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ABOVE: Store manager Paul Bateman in front of the new supermarket under construction INSET: A concept of the finished Wimmers Factory

BY ALEX PURCELL EXCLUSIVE: IF you’ve been wondering what’s going in on the old Wimmers Factory site in Garnet Street, this is it.

A supermarket is opening in February 2021. But, it will be a new and exciting shopping experience.

Store manager Paul Bateman told the Cooroy Rag the Wimmers Factory “Shop and Save” will focus on every-

day low pricing. “Cooroy now has a choice.

“While covering all your supermarket needs including fresh fruit and veg, meat, small goods and the grocery brands your family knows and loves, Wimmers Factory ‘Shop and Save’ acts as more of a warehouse rather than your traditional supermarket, to give you the best value for money available.

“The shelves are stacked high to keep the prices low.”

The “Shop and Save” supermarket will be open from 8am to 7pm, seven days a week.

“With ample parking on-site and a friendly smile, our friendly staff are looking forward to welcoming Cooroy and surrounding residents to the brand new Wimmers Factory ‘Shop and Save’,” Mr Bateman said.

Development of the supermarket on the historic Wimmers Factory site in Garnet Street started in November 2019. Many will remember the Wimmers soft drinks factory that operated on the site until Wimmers relocated its production facilities to the old CSR brickworks site on Lake Macdonald Drive.

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Reno uncovers history and uncanny ties

FOR three years, filming for a well-known TV show has been going on under our noses.

Born and raised Cooroy locals, Jack and Melissa Boyd with children Polly and Maria will be appearing on ABC’s Restoration Australia following the story of renovating a rundown Queenslander they bought and relocated to Melissa’s family’s farm on McPauls Road.

But, it is this Queenslander’s history and its uncanny ties to another long-time local that makes this story truly remarkable.

Let’s start at the beginning.

Melissa told the Cooroy Rag she and husband, Jack had always wanted to find an old Queenslander and bring it to the farm she grew up on, Denis and Daph Natole’s 55-acre property just outside of Cooroy.

“I was looking online and found this old Queenslander in Binjour, out past Gayndah.

“It was very run down but when we met the house removalists out at the property, straight away both Jack and I fell in love with it.”

The house was cut in half and carried nearly 225kms to Cooroy where it was restumped and reroofed in 2017 nearly 100

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TOP LEFT: The house in Binjour before it was moved INSERT LEFT: SandraLynne’s mother Irene and her brother Eddie ABOVE: New owners Jack, Melissa, Polly and Maria Boyd on the veranda of the house in its new home in McPauls Road, Cooroy hundred years, almost to the day, after it was built in 1917.

“Restoration Australia contacted us and asked if we were interested and they started filming when we first got it here three years ago.”

Since then, Restoration Australia has been following Melissa and Jack’s labour of love.

“We wanted to do the restoration ourselves. We love doing it, that’s where our enjoyment is. Having the show following us has been good, it’s encouraged us to push along and gave us a deadline to work towards.”

And that deadline was Saturday, October 11. When we spoke to Melissa, they were finishing off the last project before Restoration Australia did their final filming.

And while the series has started, Melissa said it could be a couple of months before their episode airs.

And now for the uncanny part.

When Melissa and Jack pulled up the lino in the old house they found envelopes with the name “Lindenmayer” written on them.

“People from the ABC followed it up and found some of the Lindenmayer family still out there.

“Roslyn lives in a town not far from Binjour and I went and met with her and her cousins as part of the show.

“Roslyn told me her sister works in Cooroy, at the primary school. And about six weeks ago, she called me.”

SandraLynne Underhill is a long-time teacher at Cooroy State Primary School.

She is also the granddaughter of Henry

Fredrick (known as H.F) and Bertha Lindenmayer, the couple who built, what is now Melissa and Jack’s Queenslander, in Binjour in 2017.

SandraLynne told the Cooroy Rag her brother saw the house being moved three years ago but it wasn’t until recently that they learned where it ended up.

“Roslyn got a phone call from the producers of Restoration Australia and that’s when it all came to light. It was fascinating.

“After that, I contacted Melissa and Jack and went out and met them and introduced myself.”

SandraLynne said seeing the house again in its new location was wonderful.

“To me, it is absolutely lovely that the place is loved and alive again because it was looking very sad and dejected.”

SandraLynne said her grandparents lived in the house after they built it until their five children, Esther, Eddie, Dudley, Irene and Noel, grew up, married and moved away.

“Grandfather was born in Australia but his family had come out here before that from Germany.

“He and his brother, Dave, through a church arrangement, helped groups of new migrants settle into their community.

“My grandmother’s family, the Cyrachs, came out to Australia and settled in Binjour but my grandmother, Bertha didn’t come with them. She stayed behind with an older sister and trained as a chef which is not what girls did back then. When she came to Australia she

was still quite young and she came alone.”

H.F Lindenmayer had helped settle the Cyrach family in Binjour and that is how he met Bertha.

“Because of H.F and Dave’s work in Binjour - setting up watering points, surveying the place and working out where the settler’s blocks would be and being an interpreter for these new migrants as they set up - they were given blocks of their own.

“And it was on H.F’s block that the house was built.”

SandraLynne’s grandparents went on to become pillars of the Binjour community.

“Grandpa was instrumental in getting the bowling club up and running. He was on the cotton board, the dairy board and other boards.

“They bred dairy cattle and used to show them at the shows, even the Ekka.

“H.F had a lot of energy and brains.

He was well educated and a bit of a shaker and doer while Grandma was an amazing lady as far as cooking went, she was not your average jam-maker, she really could cook.”

H.F and Bertha lived in the house until they retired and moved to Burnett Heads and then later, Point Vernon.

“After the block was sold the house just sat there. It had been lived in and then became a place where workers would squat, until it was bought, moved to Cooroy and lovingly restored by Melissa and Jack.”

“It’s just amazing how this story goes round and round,” SandraLynne said.

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Hinterland Adventure Playground to be built next year HINTERLAND Adventure Playground construction work is earmarked to start next year. Mayor Clare Stewart said staff had been working through the planning approval process, which was almost complete.

“Construction was delayed slightly while we reviewed the 2020/2021 Capital Works Program in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic,” she said.

“But residents can rest assured the project is progressing and we anticipate work starting in the New Year.

“We’re grateful to have received $2.78M from the State Government toward the cost of delivering this exciting and distinctly unique facility for our community.”

Mayor Stewart said Council was finalising the scope of works to suit the budget and requirements of the Cooroy site.

Once the process is complete, staff will prepare a report for Council seeking approval to start construction.

“We look forward to receiving the report in the coming months,” Cr Stewart said.

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“In addition to exercise, nature-based playgrounds are known to encourage kids’ social and emotional development, inspire creativity and give them an appreciation of nature,” Cr Stewart said.

“As part of the development, Cooroy will also gain new carparking spaces, plus new public toilet facilities, which the community asked for.”

Funding for Noosa Trails Network THE first section of the Noosa’s Hinterland Trails proposal has been awarded funding through a successful grant application to the Queensland Government.

Noosa Council is one of five Queensland council areas to share in more than $6 million to drive locally developed projects to create jobs and contribute to our economic and social recovery following last year’s bushfires.

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What you think about the parking changes on Maple Street?

IN last month’s edition of the Cooroy Rag, Noosa Council’s infrastructure services director Carl Billingham confirmed nose-in parking will replace the current rear-in parking configuration on Maple Street.

Rag reader Fred Wheeler sent in this letter to Mr Billingham: Attention: Mr Carl Billingham Your statement to the Rag makes no reference to driver safety only to congestion while waiting for vehicles to park.

If you had any thought of safety it would be for mothers with small children having to empty shopping trolleys and carrying their purchases to their car boot and trying to keep their children safe.

For over 20 years, I have parked in Maple Street in various vehicles with and without tow bars– tray back utes, vans, 4WDs and sedans. The gap between kerb and awning supports has provided a safety zone for mobile pedestrians. It is the café and dining areas that have impinged on the safe passage of pedestrians.

The Mayor is looking to spend money wisely. It would be cheaper to change “front in” signs to “reverse In” instead of the costs required for works underway.

The AustRoads illustration shows reverse-in parking. I have not been able to find the relevant SAANZ standard to which you refer. Would please advise reference.

Kind regards, Fred Wheeler We forwarded this letter to Noosa Council who responded to Mr Wheeler’s letter with this reply: In response to Mr Wheeler’s letter to the editor: Noosa Shire Council takes the safety of all road users very seriously and it is because of this that we are updating parking in Cooroy and bringing it into line with the latest Australian standards.

Based on a safety review, it was decided to reconfigure the current ‘rear in’ angled parking to ‘nose in’ angled parking while resurfacing work was being undertaken on Maple Street.

In addition, disabled parking facilities and motorbike parking have also been included in the project.

Further information relating to the project can be found at: h t t p s : / / w w w . n o o s a . q l d . g o v. a u / downloads/file/2511/project-news-maplestreet-cooroy-carpark-reconfiguration If residents require additional information, this can be obtained via the contact details on the Project News.

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parking, here’s what you had to say: Rod Ritchie: “Again, Council is telling the town what they want to do, not asking us what we want to do. I know there’s plenty of public opinion on this and it’s not too late to let Cooroy have its say.”

Robert Charles Andrews: “Bringing street parking into line with Austroads etc. is to me a lower priority than addressing the poor structural condition of roads in Cooroy evidenced from surface cracking prevalent in asphalt (Emerald St and Overlander Ave for example). Left unattended leads to higher maintenance costs in the longer term and the quality of pothole patching repairs leaves a lot to be desired.”

Shawn Justice: “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!”

Michelle Worthington: “CRAZY!!!”

RobnRhonda Kavanagh: “If they do finally go ahead with nose in [which is the inevitable] then hopefully this Carl Billingham will also 'hopefully' see the safest way to nose-in and reverse out would be at a 45 degree angle.”

Nick Cooke: “Sounds good.”

Rachel Millman: “Makes it so much harder when a giant 4wd parks next to you - you just have to chance it and back out hoping people will stop, guess there will be a lot more noise pollution with horns a honking.”

Lorna Gardini: “I’m crossing fingers it’s angled nose in. There is no room to reverse straight out.”

Susan Leitch: “Better put lots of signs up (stating clearly that it is nose in parking everywhere) because we have recently witnessed people reversing into nose in parks in Emerald Street, that had negative effect on other traffic in the street at that time.”

Cathy Young: “No, leave the parking alone and as it is. This is not a good use of Council funds. It is far safer to reverse in when you can see all traffic flow than to reverse out potentially blindly, not being able to see around the vehicles parked either side of you.”

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Proposed GemLife resort development a lifeline for golf club GEMLIFE is a successful operator of over 50s resorts and has lodged a development application with Noosa Council seeking approval for a retirement resort on land next to the Cooroy Golf Club with an overall area of 11.08ha. 9.25ha of the GemLife development is proposed on vacant land and 1.83 ha is on golf course land.

As part of the development proposal, GemLife has committed to deliver numerous benefits to the Cooroy Golf Club including a new golf clubhouse, pro shop, golf buggy storage for 40 carts, new sealed 100 space cark park, new entry road and course improvements. GemLife has also guaranteed 246 new golf memberships (one for every dwelling in the GemLife resort) for a period of 10 years.

Secretary of the Cooroy Golf Club Andrew Dick said, “The Cooroy Golf Club has been experiencing a decline in membership due to an ageing membership base.”

“This is a unique opportunity for Council to assist in securing a sustainable economic future for the club with benefits that will ultimately flow onto members and the broader community.”

The proposal also includes a full-size commercial kitchen and dining/function areas at the new club house which will open the opportunity to host functions such as weddings, corporate and community events.

The golf course will continue to be owned and operated by the Cooroy Golf Club.

GemLife would not have any involvement in the operation and management of the club.

However, GemLife’s contribution would enhance the long-term sustainability of the club.

The improvements to the golf course and the new club house will also allow the further

enhancement of the All Abilities golf program which supports local people with disabilities and mental health challenges.

“The club has proudly championed this program for the past eight years and they meet every week to play golf and it includes a program on environmental education, under the leadership of a dedicated group of volunteers.”

Wayne Patston has been the Cooroy Golf Club Manager for 16 years. He said, “All deliverables being committed to by GemLife have been work shopped collaboratively with the club over a period of more than 12 months. GemLife commissioned a golf course designer to re-design the course to ensure an 18-hole course is maintained.

“The Cooroy Golf Club is a not-for-profit organisation and the opportunity that this proposal provides for the club and wider community is unique, so of course we look forward to Council’s approval. It would be extremely unfortunate for the club to miss out on this unparalleled opportunity.”

Mr Dick said, “The Cooroy Golf Club Management Committee have invited the Noosa Councillors to view the proposal and the Committee look forward to them gaining an understanding of the advantages for the Club and to the community.”

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BY CELESTE FRANCES SCOTT LOOK out! It is getting mighty scary in the Mary for the month of October. In my backyard this month we are well and truly ramping up all things weird, wacky, and scary as the annual Mary Valley Scarecrow Season gets into full swing.

These life-like characters of all shapes and sizes are popping up everywhere throughout the hills as every Tom, Dick and Harriette get down and get crafty in a bid to turn a head, win a prize and hopefully attract a few unsuspecting tourists in the process.

The Mary Valley Scarecrow Season offers a great family day out by wandering our array of country roads spotting scarecrows perched high and proud on many properties and businesses throughout the Valley. We are only 20 minutes up the highway from Cooroy and always ready to welcome you. Come out to stay, or come out to play but make sure you come out to look out for yet another magical, whimsical and at times a little scary fun day in our beautiful Mary Valley Country.

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Kin Kin feeds hungry Noosa Trail walkers

and eggs on the Sunday morning to get them ready for the big day ahead, walking from Kin Kin to Cooran via the Noosa Trail Network. Participants were also provided with a lunch of sandwiches, fruit and home-baked delights packed in waste-free packaging.

KKCG President, Jann Bonsall says, “We have been big supporters of the Great Noosa Trail Country Walk since its inception and we’re grateful to provide this service and the opportunity to showcase our beautiful community, facilities and spirit. All supplies were locally sourced, supporting our neighbours in Pomona and Cooroy, with profits going back to local community initiatives”.

The walkers truly loved their experience in Kin Kin and while some were repeat "offenders" there were also “newbies” who commented how friendly everyone was and how relaxed and happy they felt. Walkers were able to enjoy the delightful Kin Kin Creations Market which operates from 8.00am12.00pm on the first Sunday of every month. The team at Black Ant Gourmet also provided an awesome buffet dinner for more than 160!

“Thanks to this year's organiser, Jim Ennis from Cooroy Future Group and Jo-Anne Bourke, KKCG Treasurer for pulling together a great band of volunteers that truly reflected the great community vibe in Kin Kin. The success of the event would not have been possible without our group of tireless volunteers dedicating their time to making lunches, cooking breakfast and making our community shine. We received great feedback and appreciation from the participants and welcome the event's return in 2021.”

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BY NARELLE SCHUH THE Kin Kin Community Group Inc. (KKCG) and local Kin Kin businesses threw their support behind the 170 walkers and guides participating in the annual Great Noosa Trail Country Walk over the October long weekend.

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BY KAREN FINZEL THE vibrant village of Pomona offers direct access to the Noosa Trail Network which is made up of eight scenic hinterland trails suitable for walking, horse riding or mountain biking.

The trail passes through the national park, state forest, private property, council parks and road reserves.

Recently, the State Government called for shires heavily impacted by last year’s bushfires to apply for project funding through the Local Economic (LER) program for Queensland under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Noosa Shire Council project under the first round of the LER program has been approved with $1,610,000 to improve and create new links within a priority section of Noosa’s Hinterland trail networks.

Council is keen to progress the Hinterland Trail Master plan with first

priority being the Pomona to Cooran corridor to include the trail head, construction of a new trail to circumvent Cooroora Mountain together with upgrades of the trail from Pomona to Cooran to include new bridges.

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What’s around you?

BY MIA HACKER BULAM bula gigum, (two white cockatoo surprised me like that quick flash of lightning).

Gentle gigum squawk, nara.

Flies and glide and land showing me to look left.

Walk toward the other side.

I look and wait and again repeat.

Two gigum (sulphur crest) flies and glides wings spread.

While breast flutters low on a clear branch and snap with a twig in its mouth goes to flutter higher.

Higher again up on to the branch up on in the tree.

Not a single chirp just the fluttering moment danced through the air.

Making a nest for the younger to grow bigger.

Whip bird echoes from me to there and over there.

Delicate yellow pops of colour subtle but bold once your eyes have took hold.

The breeze from the east, fresh and clean, feel the energy on my front.

Ddddodo chirps gently and often. Unseen but definitely heard.

Warble of magpie hiding in trees and bells ring gently and squawk and honk.

The sun is warm and calm as the trees rustle in the tops up high.

The birds come in plenty come to say hi and flit in to see you…

That me they see.

The noisy miners gather on mass and rustle together close in the hollow of the Guran/ Cooran (tall tree).

They waited quietly and then flew over my head and dispersed to their own next adventure.

It’s about being and feeling surrounded and being there right where you are.

The back and forth and others joining in loud and listen, the quiet.

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From Mayor Clare’s desk IT seems it is ‘all a go’ in Cooroy and the hinterland this month. We have started work on ‘nose-in’ parking to replace the rear configuration of the parking spaces on Maple Street from late October to early November.

This will bring the street’s parking arrangements in line with current Australian Roads and Australian standards.

Additionally and very significantly, it will enable Council to provide new disabled parking and motorcycle bays. Council staff are in contact with local businesses about these proposed changes.

October is also our ‘Get Ready’ month.

It’s a good reminder that we all need to make sure we’re ready before disaster strikes.

Now is the time to make sure that we are ready for the summer storm and bushfire season. Have a household emergency plan, prepare an emergency kit with essential items and ensure that your insurance is up to date. Check your roof and gutters for leaves and debris and please visit www.getready.qld.gov.au for more information and to help prepare your plan.

The Noosa Council’s Disaster Dashboard is your one-stop shop to stay in touch if a disaster hits. To know more please visit: http://disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au As that

age-old adage goes: ‘Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst’.

Finally, the muchtalked-about and anticipated Cooroy Adventure Playground is high on Council’s list of priorities. Council is working on finalising the scope of works that will suit the budget and site requirements. Once this process is completed a report will be submitted to Council for consideration and to seek endorsement for the start of construction.

On a recent road trip, Councillors were all able to view and attend the site where the adventure playground is proposed.

Our Councillor Coffee Chats are going from strength to strength. These informal meetings provide an opportunity for the community to connect with their councillors as well as enabling a platform for the discussion of any issues, which are pertinent to residents. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at our next round of coffees. Please keep a lookout on our Council Facebook page as to who is where next.

Until next month, stay safe, Clare.

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THE 20-21 Federal Budget has been released and it’s sent a clear message that the Morrison Government is committed to creating jobs and rebuilding our economy.

We’re continuing to back Australians with tax relief for individuals, support for small businesses and workers with the JobKeeper extension and apprentice wage and tax incentives; and build community infrastructure to create jobs.

As part of this push for infrastructure projects, four bridges in Noosa will be replaced or upgraded with almost $5 million in funding provided through the Bridges Renewal Program.

Under the $150 million Round 5 of the Liberal and National Government’s Bridges Renewal Program, Noosa Council will receive $450,000 to replace Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge; $755,437 to replace the Lawnville Road Bridge; $2,000,000 to replace Doonella Lake Bridge; and $1,750,000 to stop corrosion and strengthen Garth Prowd Bridge.

These important infrastructure works will deliver safer bridges for Noosa and generate jobs throughout the construction phase as well as creating long-term

economic benefits by ensuring improved access for local traffic, freight and tourism to keep Noosa and its hinterland areas open to all road users.

Additionally, Noosa Council will receive $1.6 million to upgrade the CooranPomona section of Noosa’s hinterland trails network to aid in the region’s economic recovery from bushfires and COVID-19.

This project will create a significant benefit for local and domestic tourism, which will boost the local hospitality and accommodation sectors.

It’s one of six supported through the $36.8 million Local Economic Recovery (LER) program for Queensland, jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

More community, sporting and service groups will also be eligible to receive funding in the Morrison Government’s 2020-21 Budget with another round of the Stronger Communities program, and the upcoming round of the Building Better Regions Fund will focus on projects to boost local tourism, support small businesses and help create local jobs.

Watch out for brown snakes LOCAL snake catcher Luke Huntley is warning residents to watch out for brown snakes.

“There are lots of brown snakes about. It’s been so busy recently. I’m getting a lot of calls in the Cooroy hinterland and I’m getting a lot of calls at night for snakes, mainly browns.”

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The bras are back in town

WHEN the bra filled washing line goes up in front of the Cooroy Memorial Hall, it can only mean one thing - the annual Cooroy Pink October Fundraiser for breast cancer.

Like most everything else this year, the format had to be changed in order to accommodate Covid-19.

Understandably, the traditional trail walk had to be cancelled but organizer Carol Christensen was delighted with the launch and the generosity of the folk who came by the stall on Saturday morning.

Ritchies Bakery provided pink iced finger buns, which sold out, as did the cupcakes from Buttercup Cupcakes in Cooroy. A raffle featuring a couple of baskets of products from local businesses was also very well supported.

Eric Read kept everyone entertained with a selection of classic songs before going walkabout around town, demonstrating his ventriloquist talents in introducing his little

mate Sparky. In his travels, he met local MLA Marty Hunt who had just made a $300.00 donation to the online fundraiser that runs for the entire month of October.

Sparky wished Marty all the best for the forthcoming election and then cheekily suggested that all other candidates should follow his fine example, and make a similar donation! You never know!

So mid-way through the month, the fundraiser is well on track to achieve its target of $3,000.00, and hopefully surpass it. The National Breast Cancer Foundation is a great cause whose ultimate goal is for zero deaths from the disease by 2030.

The Pink October Fundraiser is run by the Cooory Chamber of Commerce and donations can be made online until the end of the month. Simply go to www.cooroy.com.au and follow the link.

WHERE TO VOTE QUEENSLAND’S State general election is on Saturday, October 31, 2020. It is important for all eligible Queenslanders to have the opportunity to safely participate in the poll to elect a new State Parliament for a fixed four-year term. Voting is compulsory for adults over the age of 18 with early voting starting on October 19, 2020.

POMONA EARLY VOTING: Pomona Uniting Church at 27 Factory Street (next to Noosa Museum) will operate from Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 30 as an early voting centre for the general election being held on Saturday, October 31.

The venue will be open from 9am to 6pm

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 9am to 9pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9am to 5pm on Saturday, October 24.

ELECTION DAY POLLING BOOTHS: On Saturday, October 31 election day polling will be held at Pomona Memorial Hall at 6 Reserve Street, Pomona from 8am to 6pm.

COOROY ELECTION DAY POLLING BOOTHS: On Saturday, October 31 election day polling will be held at Noosa District State High School at 2 Tulip Street, Cooroy from 8am to 6pm.

POSTAL VOTE: Any elector can apply for a postal vote online or by calling 1300 881 665.

New Season Fashion & Homewares In-store

Christmas in Cooroy 2020 AFTER several months of speculation, the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce has recently announced that despite the restrictions of Covid-19, there will be a Christmas in Cooroy again this year, even though it will bear little resemblance to those of the past.

Hosting jointly with Cooroy Rotary, the revised format celebration has already been given the green light by Noosa Council and is now in the final stages of planning. Whilst details will not be released until the end of the month, what we can advise is that the tree in the middle of the Maple Street roundabout will again be lit up, courtesy of the guys and equipment from the local Energex depot.

The consensus of opinion was that it just wouldn’t be a Cooroy Christmas without the iconic tree so a huge vote of thanks must therefore go to Energex, who will be ably assisted by Barry Hamlet, formerly of Studio Steel, who sponsored the tree for many years.

Another piece of advance news is that this year will see the introduction of a Christmas lights competition, with attractive cash prizes to be won.

Categories will include both residential and commercial displays as well shop windows.

There will also be a competition to find the kid with the best Christmas decorated bike and a virtual Christmas float competition.

So mark it on the calendar. Friday 4 December. There will be a lots on offer for everyone, including late night shopping.

What’s more, we have it on good authority that the big fella, with the white beard and red suit will be making an appearance along with a host of favourites who will all be contributing to help celebrate Christmas in a small town with a big community spirit.

Check out the next edition of the Cooroy Rag for full details, or online at the end of the month at www.cooroy.com.au

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school news

Cooroy Kindy kids love a challenge

Between a rock and a kind place THE Kindness Club have teamed up with the Cooroy Kindness Rocks project to hide beautifully handpainted rocks around town. The designs feature bright colours, positive messages and cute puns. Each and every rock is created to spread kindness and bring joy to others.

If you are lucky enough to find one you can keep it, give it to a friend or hide it again for someone else to find. These delightful surprises can deliver timely messages of love, hope and encouragement or just bring a smile to someone's face.

We invite you to join in the fun too! Find a smooth rock, write a positive message (decorate if you wish) and hide it for others to discover. Be sure to send a photo of your designs, or any hidden rock treasures you find, to the Cooroy Kindness Rocks facebook page to share the love.

Rock on Cooroy!

We would really love to hear from you. Please email Wendy at thekindnessclub@outlook.com to share a kindness story with us.

favourite was the rope pull up climb. Going up the slippery slide, holding on tight to the rope helped when leaning back to climb up the top then a quick trip down the fireman’s pole with feet landing on the ground.

Kindy registrations for 2021 are now being taken. Pop in transition days are happening in November.

OUR young future generation of the Noosa Hinterland love being active and all rose to the challenge of completing five laps of the obstacle course.

They also started learning about what fundraising looks like and had to practise how to ask for sponsorship for each lap of the obstacle course.

Conversation skills are very important and this gives our children the opportunity to talk in a friendly but important tone with friends or family.

The bouncing trampoline with flying through the air and landing on the big spongy mat was definitely the favourite. A close second

Phasing out fast fashion

BY BIANCA O’MALLEY SOMETIMES we need to link back to the past to gain perspective, remember what we value and what’s worth valuing.

Over the past 30 years, fast fashion has become increasingly popular, which is an extreme contrast to our previous generation’s normality of making their own clothing.

Although fast fashion seems idealistic, as it is cheap and easily accessible, it comes at the cost of the environment as the fashion industry; produces 10% of all of humanity’s carbon emissions; is the second largest consumer of the world’s water supply; and pollutes the ocean with microplastics; as well as wasting resources as 15% of fabric intended for clothing ends up on the cutting room floor.

Henceforth, to prevent further damage to our planet, we must start to implement practices into our lives to abolish humanity’s dependence on the fast fashion industry.

Furthermore, simple, yet effective strategies that can be utilised by everyone include making your own clothes. There is a magic to creating the pieces that you

are going to wear, as you can choose the specific fabric you desire, tailor it to fit you perfectly, and once the item is complete you get the pride of your own seamstress skills to follow you around whilst wearing it.

Additionally, another approach to phasing out fast fashion, is to buy from local fashion businesses. This allows the people that love to sew and create the opportunity to turn their passion into their career, which feeds their families.

Also, buying from op shops is effective as you get the opportunity to prevent clothes from being thrown out, as well as support the charity the shop is donating to.

So, let’s get this groove back on track by nurturing creativity - your own or someone else’s, by supporting local businesses, as well as having a ball searching through the second-hand racks and breathe new life into someone’s forgotten treasures.

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Servicing the local community

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FOR seven years, Cooroy Automotive Services has been servicing the local community.

Owner, Tony Bancroft said they pride themselves on doing a good job for a fair price for the Cooroy community.

“We’re really about looking after the mums and dads and the family car.

“We aim to be open and transparent and make sure everyone knows what they’re up for before starting on the car.

There are never any hidden costs. It is never more than what we say and we always get approval from customers before we do anything and only do what needs to be done.

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And it works. We’re very busy.”

Tony started the business with his son in their Jarrah Street workshop in 2013 and today, Cooroy Automotive Services provides full-time employment to all local workers.

“We have three mechanics, two apprentices and one receptionist. In our seven years, we have trained three apprentices and brought them through their apprenticeships. Two still work with us.”

Cooroy Automotive Service is also a sponsor of the Cooroy Golf Club.

Contact Cooroy Automotive Service on (07) 5442 5099.

NOTICE OF 2020/2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 6th November 2020 at 5pm at Cooroy Car Club, Mary River Road, Cooroy To apply for Committee Member Nomination Forms or receive a copy of the 2019 Cooroy Rag Annual Report please contact: The Cooroy Rag editorial@cooroyrag.com.au (07) 5442 6699 The Cooroy Rag is keen to receive nominations for potential Committee Members for 2020/2021 period.

Nominations will close at 10.45am on Friday 30th October 2020 and will be accepted by email, post, or in person.

Please include a bio and headshot when lodging your nomination form.

For further information please contact editorial@cooroyrag.com.au

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Damien G. Cogill LLB

THERE is never a lull at the German Bakehouse Cafe in Cooroy.

From open to close, the new premise on Emerald Street is always buzzing with people enjoying coffee and cake or buying their famous bread or a delicious pie.

Jacinta Ward said after spending six months looking for a new premise, it is amazing to be back.

“We’ve been here for a year now and before that, we were on the corner in the fruit shop for about three years.

“We pretty much spent six months looking for a new venue in Cooroy. During that time, we kept people hanging on our Facebook.

“But since we’ve been back, the response from the community has been amazing. We have so many fantastic customers.”

The German Bakehouse recently celebrated their first birthday in their new premise in conjunction with Oktoberfest.

“It was a great weekend. We plan to make Oktoberfest an annual event.”

And they have grand plans all ready for Christmas.

“We love Christmas. It’s all about the decorations and the food of course. We’ll have gingerbread houses and German stollen (between a bread and a cake), fruit mince pies and lots of Christmas goodies and cakes.”

It’s a well-known secret that The German Bakehouse’s authentic sourdough contributes largely to their success.

“We are a bakery and we focus on sourdough bread.

“Owner Sven Noack is a third generation master baker. Essentially, a master baker is the best of the best and he is the third generation in his family to be a baker.

He's been baking for many years.”

The sourdough recipe The German Bakehouse uses is an authentic German one that has been handed down the generations to Sven.

“We don't use any preservatives and keep it authentic to the recipe. I believe the sourdough starter is very old,” Jacinta said.

All the bakery items are baked in the business’ factory in Coolum and delivered every morning to the Emerald Street shop.

“Our factory is now in Coolum where bakers work overnight making the pastries, pies and breads and two fulltime pastry chefs work during the day.”

“We also supply the IGAs and wholesale to many local restaurants.”

Today, the German Bakehouse has a team of almost 40 staff spread between the Coolum factory and the Cooroy cafe.

“We’re a team, we all work together.”

You can grab yourself an authentic loaf of sourdough and an Italian roasted Lunadini Coffee at The German Bakehouse Cafe seven days, from 5.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday, from 5.30am to 2pm Saturday and from 6am to 1.30pm on Sunday.

For more info, see The German Bakehouse Cooroy Cafe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ germanbakehouse

business

Providing a ‘whole life cycle’ service THERE’S a new business in town providing a unique, “whole life cycle” service approach to benefit clients. Sun State Air Conditioning & Refrigeration is a family-owned business that local lad Luke Matthews said he established with the goal to provide clients with high-quality services at affordable prices.

“Our team work on the core understanding that the best outcome for clients is when their air conditioning and refrigeration have been correctly designed and installed, with high quality workmanship and a maintenance program tailored to ensure the system delivers the desired outcome.

“We back this understanding with the strongest commitment to attention to detail in all we do and we guarantee that if something goes wrong with a unit that we supply, we will fix it correctly, ensuring

problems are not created for the rest of the unit’s life.

“We will do it right, and stand behind our work with a five-year guarantee on all workmanship on top of the manufacturer’s warranties.”

Luke and his team have 20 plus years' experience with residential, commercial and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration across a variety of climates from northern NSW to Far North Queensland and Thursday Island. They service the Sunshine Coast, Gympie and Northern Brisbane regions.

“We pride ourselves on delivering quality, cost-effective and reliable solutions.

“There is no job too big or too small for Sun State Services so give us a call if you need any assistance with your air conditioning and refrigeration needs.”

Contact SunState on 0411 669 744.

Working for Noosa Communities

Davies Furniture Court Gympie wins gold

DAVIES Furniture Court Gympie have won gold for business growth over the past year.

Linda and Mark Tunstall said even though it has been a tough year for small business, the local community have been fantastic in supporting them.

“We feel very fortunate to be part of such a great community,” Linda said. Both Linda and Mark wanted to thank all their customers for their support and went on to say “The support from our customers has been great and they have really been the reason for us earning the annual gold award for business growth over the past year. We could not have done it without you all.”

Davies Furniture Court Gympie is a locally owned and operated business that has been serving Gympie, Cooloola, Mary Valley and Noosa Shire for well over 30 years.

They stock the largest range of Lazboy lounges, lift chairs and recliners in the area with a broad selection of models on

display. Davies Furniture Court has a wide range of furniture in stock including office furniture, dining, outdoor, sofa beds, storage, rugs, occasional furniture and Australia Made lift chairs, recliners and lounges.

Linda said, “Supporting Australian Made is very important to us and our customers so we always have a good choice in stock and available for order.”

Davies Furniture Court Spring Catalogue is out now and is available in store, on the www.daviesfurniturecourt website to download and coming soon to your mailbox. Linda and Mark invite you to come in, have a look at the range and chat with the friendly staff about all your furniture needs. With a stunning range of products at competitive prices, Davies Furniture Court Gympie have everything you need to make your house a home.

If you need delivery and professional installation, the Davies Furniture Court team are ready to help.

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state election candidates Daniel Bryar I’M standing as your Greens representative in Ninderry to represent our community without the corrosive influence of political donations or private interests clouding transparency. For too long, politics has been another tool of corporate interests. Now is the time to end the culture of "jobs for the boys", and jam the revolving doors between parliament and the corporate world.

I'm excited about the Greens plans to

Rob Skelton AS the prospective Member for Nicklin my commitment is to see the region safe and secure in this time of pandemic.

A healthy population can rebuild anything.

The road to recovery will involve sustainable industries and stability for working families. I want our children to be able to study, work and raise families here.

In recent weeks, I have walked the streets of Cooroy and spoken with many different people. Almost with one voice these good people have told me that the railway overpass is the biggest issue in town, and I agree. It is dangerous and a relic of a different time. I cannot promise to get it fixed. That would be lying. What I can promise is that I will be a relentless loud focused voice inside the government hammering the Main roads Minister till he gives in. This intersection has been an election promise of the LNP almost

create thousands of good, secure jobs and to fully fund public health and education. By making big mining corporations, banks and developers pay their fair share in taxes and royalties, we will put people and community first.

Good government should be committed to the best solutions that address challenges to our quality of life for all of us. The Greens plan for Queensland will help us prepare for the escalating hazards of climate change but leave nobody, at all, behind.

I am so happy to be a part of a movement that is by the people, for the people.

for a generation, and they have failed to be noticed or even able to be heard. If I am elected, I will hammer this till they are sick of me!

In 2017, I was elected President of the UFUA (United Firefighters Union of Australia) Aviation Branch by the 900 national members and served till 2019.

In that role I appeared before Senate committees and inquiries, and consequently am no stranger to the workings of government.

I have been honoured with an Operational Service Medal (border operations), National Medal and Defence Medal.

I have three beautiful grown children who are my pride and joy.

Railways and transport, law and order, safety, security and community well-being are keys to the life we all want here in Nicklin.

I aim to protect, serve and give Nicklin a loud focused voice at the table of Government. Whether as a firefighter or member of Anastacia’s team managing the economic recovery from Covid-19, I will always put Nicklin and Queensland first.

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state election candidates Sandy Bolton COOROY is my second home, even though not officially in the Noosa electorate I consider everyone regardless of which side of the ‘border’ as family. People, place and passion is what I think of as we head into an election.

For my first term, I have been proud of our achievements even though one third of that time has been in fire and COVID emergencies.

To succeed in addressing decades-old issues by securing funding for Stage 1 of Beckmans Road, with Stages 2 and 3 already in the pipeline. To know that the notorious Six Mile Creek Bridge #7 near the Pomona Cemetery will have a two lane, flood resilient replacement completed within two years!

The lease and contract for public services to the Noosa Hospital provides the surety to expand our emergency and casualty department, and accommodate

Marty Hunt IT has been an absolute honour over the last three years to represent the people of Nicklin in the Q u e e n s l a n d Parliament and with your support in the upcoming Queensland State election, I’d like to continue the work I’ve started in fighting for what our community needs.

It felt like so many projects desperately needed by our community were in the too hard basket or the go slow pile.

With your help through advocacy, petitions and support we’ve been able to get some wins.

We’ve finally seen projects like the Nambour Hospital redevelopment, the Nambour Police station and the duplication of the Sunshine Coast

Geoff Williams MY objectives: 1. Increase local jobs through fast tracking infrastructure projects.

2. Increase business opportunities through higher local employment, more money in people’s pockets. I would also like to see a 10% advantage clause for local businesses, when it came to the

recommendations of the Clinical Master Plan due out before end of year. Noosa River achievements include our first permanent Maritime Safety Queensland Officer, removal of several wrecks, increased monitoring, and a Noosa Advisory Board. One close to my heart was to obtain the funds for Katie Rose Hospice to achieve their accreditation and a 3-year financial commitment to support their continued operation.

COVID brought changes to our world.

How blessed we have been to have a community that met all challenges in unity, supporting each other and our businesses. The journey alongside is one I will never forget and has connected us in ways we never imagined.

In amongst the dynamics and debate of Parliament were defining moments in how we can effect change and create outcomes in line with community expectations of their representatives.

Delivering the Valedictory Speech on behalf of the Crossbench each year, succeeding in our first ever Private Members Motion to rectify a wrong

railway commencing construction phase, all long overdue.

Other projects such as important road and intersection improvements around the electorate continue to be pushed to the back burner and it’s been difficult to get any commitment from the Government on these.

Rest assured I will keep fighting for the projects our community needs regardless of who wins Government on October 31.

Particularly fighting for policies that help in our economic recovery, encourage business investment and create local jobs. The next four years of Government are critical to the future of our community and the future prosperity of Queensland. The LNP has a plan to invest for growth, unleash industry, supercharge the regions and secure our children’s future.

For more information on our policies go to www.deb2020.com.au and thanks everyone for your continued support.

tender process for State Government projects.

3. A more robust local health care through upgrading and improving the facilities at the Gympie Hospital.

4. Increase funding for local schools and TAFE. Get TAFE’s fully funded again.

5. If possible, negotiate an increase in the “Feed in Tariff” for Solar panel installations.

6. Support and encourage any renewable projects and Green industries in the Gympie and district area.

identified over 30 years ago in the Fitzgerald Inquiry, and being a sole voice in Chamber requesting the inquiry and debate on Voluntary Assisted Dying be brought before Parliament. All demonstrating how MP’s committed to their community, and not to an ideology or party, is uniting, liberating and honourable. And that an Independent can deliver fabulous results!

With what has been achieved, there is still much to do. I will not rest until done.

To ensure our workers, youth and retirees have access to affordable housing, the decommissioned TAFE site bursting with activity, and the development of the Regen Hub in Tewantin are just some on the list! Of priority, is a resolution to the

impacts on our residents, businesses, and infrastructure from high volume heavy haulage through our beautiful country villages. Interim efforts continue, however are not enough and cannot be considered acceptable.

Please join me at www.sandybolton.com/ ourfuture , via Facebook, my office at noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au or 53193100 if you have concerns or questions.

It has been an honour and privilege to serve those who reside in the Noosa Electorate (and previously the Shire!), and I look forward to seeing you at the booths or ‘streetside’ over the coming days!

Blessings to all and warmest regards, Sandy

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ANNASTACIA PALASZCZUK Premier of Queensland MARK DENHAM Labor for Noosa Keeping Queenslanders safe from COVID-19 Leading the economic recovery Delivering jobs and supporting small business Authorised J. Campbell, 16 Peel Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101

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state election candidates Mark Denham AS a health professional, Mark Denham understands the importance of the P a l a s z c z u k Government’s strong health response to COVID-19. The tough border decisions by the Premier have kept the Noosa community safe and healthy and kept Queenslanders on the path to economic recovery.

Mark has served Noosa as a paramedic for more than 30 years and lobbied for the delivery of the Tewantin Ambulance Station for his community.

He is an active supporter of the Sunshine Coast Autism Support Group, “A Little Sparkles”, and also supports Variety Australia. Mark and his wife live in Cooroibah and raised 4 children who attended Tewantin State School and Sunshine Beach High. Mark has many interests. However on his days off he likes nothing better than spending time with his family and 8 grandchildren.

As a family man, Mark is acutely aware of the ever-increasing cost of living and he understands that every dollar counts.

That’s why it’s so important to vote for a stable Labor Government in Queensland that has a clear plan for economic recovery for the Sunshine State.

As part of the Palaszczuk Labor team, Mark is focussed on creating better local jobs, delivering better health services, and supporting small business and tourism in Noosa.

Sue Etheridge

Riccardo Bosi

Allona Lahn

I AM a small business owner and have extensive experience in banking, finance, and business management, along with management committee and finance roles in community and not-for-profit organisations.

The Sunshine Coast Hinterland has been my home for over 38 years, and where I raised my daughter and son. I currently reside on rural acreage with my extended family and a menagerie of birds and animals.

I’m tired of the stale old politics dominated by the LNP and Labor that has let us all down, and frustrated with career politicians placing the interests of big business ahead of our community.

We don’t need to choose between looking after people and the environment and a prosperous economy. With smart, evidence-based policies, we can have both.

We can take meaningful action to look after our natural environment while promoting more sustainable industries.

I’m excited about the Greens plans to create thousands of good, secure jobs and to fully fund public health and education, paid for by making big mining corporations, banks and developers pay their fair share in taxes and royalties.

The Greens are the only party to refuse corporate donations, which means we will always put people and communities first.

Let’s do politics differently and transform Nicklin for the better!

AUSTRALIA faces unprecedented challenges.

• No travel outside Australia until the end of 2021, • State governments allowing police to use force to vaccinate those who refuse, • Foreign military and police forces to operate within Australia immune from prosecution, and • A collapsing economy and debt our grandchildren will not see repaid.

Queensland can no longer trust those who made this mess to fix it.

I will provide the leadership needed to help Queenslanders rebuild Queensland as a sovereign, self-reliant Christian western democracy which is economically powerful, safe and secure, politically free, socially cohesive and culturally vibrant.

But people balk and they say ‘But I don’t have the courage to do that. I’m not a special forces colonel. What do I know?’.

I have a simple answer to that Courage is nothing but love in action.

I learned long ago that when you love someone or something enough, you will do what must be done regardless of the cost to you… and that’s why I am standing as a candidate in this election.

I love my God, my family and my country.

Riccardo Bosi Independent Candidate for NICKLIN Leader of AustraliaOne International Business Consultant Australian Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Published Author and Speaker

ALLONA Lahn is a former successful local business owner, community leader, home schooling mum and ‘Natural Health Advocate and Freedom of Choice Ambassador ’. Allona is fearless and outspoken; concerned about the poisoning of the earth, our food, water, air, people and animals.

Allona supports natural therapies and medicines including medicinal cannabis, natural birthing practices, community schooling, community hubs, organic foods and farming and sustainable energy. Her ultimate goal is to create a united, healthy, loving, sustainable, future for all.

As part of her voluntary work, Allona has travelled around Australia to host events, connecting people around Australia concerned about the erosion of human rights, the health of our children and Australia’s future. Allona coordinates a Sunshine Coast community hub, which includes a children’s learning co-op and playgroup, regularly hosting and organising coffee chats for parents, family events and both public and private talks in her local area.

Allona will be a strong voice for the people, demanding truth and transparency; Australia needs independent inquiries into the ill health epidemic, corruption in Government and corporations, media bias and bullying, censorship, vested interests and political spending.

Time to protect; cash, community banks, local business and food supplies, the people and the environment.

DISCLAIMER: Opinions expressed by the state election candidates in the Cooroy Rag are not necessarily those of the staff and committee.

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state election candidates James Blevin JAMES Blevin is a chartered accountant, charity founder, small business owner and school board member. He currently works as a senior audit manager specialising in government, large private companies and large charities.

In his own words: “I have taken three months of unpaid leave to contest the election because we have a terrible state government. Furthermore, Noosa is consistently forgotten and doesn't get its fair share of government spending. We get the crumbs from Labor's table, evidenced by: - growing traffic congestion

Rhonda Prescott MANY of your readers will know me as “that Tennis lady” as I have been a member of the Cooroy Tennis Club most of the 25 years that I have lived in this area. For many years I assisted with running the Saturday morning Junior Tennis fixtures, as well as raising funds and projectmanaging a major upgrade of the tennis courts. (I hope to be back on the court soon, after an extended absence due to injury!)

As an accountant, I have assisted several local businesses in managing their financial affairs. Studying “Business Ethics” whilst I was working towards my professional accounting qualification

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- potholes in roads - no new buildings for Noosa hospital in 20 years - a river that's more chaotic than ever - a TAFE site that's fallen into ruin - zero facilities on Noosa North Shore - a one-track economy with heavy workforce casualisation and low wages - inadequate funding for palliative care We need to change the government and, to do that, we need to change the seat of Noosa. For the first time in a generation, we can align an LNP state government with the LNP federal government.

This scenario would create synergies we haven't seen in a long time. We'll diversify the economy, create jobs and protect retirement incomes, whilst also protecting the treasured Noosa lifestyle.”

made me stop and really think about my own personal values and what was important to me. I decided that the protection of our natural environment was my paramount value. The Greens are the only political party with a focus on environmental issues, so I decided to become involved.

The Greens policy of implementing a tenyear transition to publicly owned renewable energy will not only deliver cheaper electricity prices, but will also create real, secure, long-term jobs for Queenslanders.

Although I regard myself as a Cooroy local, I live in the Lake Macdonald area which is in the Noosa electorate. Therefore I am representing the Greens in Noosa this election.

The Queensland Greens principled approach in not accepting any corporate donations is politics done differently. We work for YOU.

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events

Noosa Open Studios’ deckchair auction a major success

First Nations Art Exhibition COOROY Butter Factory Arts Centre is hosting another First Nations Art Exhibition throughout the whole gallery.

After the successful 2019 First Nations Exhibition, funded by RAF quick response grant, the artists and the audience requested a larger scale exhibition.

“Here we stand, always” is a larger exhibition for emerging and established First Nations artists residing on GubbiGubbi land culminating in a Gubbi-Gubbi celebration during NAIDOC week from November 8 to 15.

Ambassador Dr Jandamarra Cadd said the aim of the exhibition is to give these artists a place and platform to share their work while offering an opportunity to show their artworks to a greater audience and gain more exposure.

Gallery coordinator, Alicia Sharples said

there is such a diverse expression of arts and culture being shared with us, it is a valuable opportunity to connect and understand our First Nations culture coinciding with NAIDOC week.

“Thanks to Flying Arts and a Regional Arts Fund we have a real celebration of culture to share with our audience, with over 50 First Nation artists exhibiting, creating artist residencies and hosting masterclasses in our arts centre during the next eight weeks."

All First Nation artists residing on Gubbi Gubbi land were invited to enter and the result will be an exhibition with a diverse representation of the amazing talented first nations artists we have living on the coast.

This project is proudly supported by Queensland Regional Arts Fund with a community project grant.

Gardens continue to grow NOOSA Open Studios’ annual fundraiser in October was a huge success.

President Trevor Purvis said publicity around their ‘Deckchairs on the Green’ auction at the Noosa Botanical Gardens amphitheatre had people flocking from near and far to attend.

“It was our biggest ever success.

“The publicity around the installation of deckchairs caused quite a stir of anticipation and we had people come from as far as Brisbane and Gold Coast hoping to place a bid on their favourite artist-painted deckchair.”

Noosa Open Studios Vice President and “energetic and entertaining auctioneer”, Anthony Wynne- Hoelscher, rallied the crowd into “a bit of a frenzy” on the day.

Trevor said all monies raised from the auction were put back into marketing for their artists.

“Our marketing campaign this year has been very visible and extremely comprehensive from television to magazine, newspapers and online with heaps of enthusiastic editorial. We have a great story to tell: the biggest art trail in Queensland and second biggest in Australia in only its fifth year.”

Trevor said “‘Deckchairs on the Green’ has been fantastic publicity for Noosa Open Studios.”

“We hope that the public now realise what amazing artists we have in our shire and ‘take a road trip’ to visit as many artists as they can during the 10 days from October 9 to 18.”

“We thank our sponsors Noosa Council, Tourism Noosa, Hinternoosa, Ron and Lyn Scott of Moon Mountain Sanctuary and of course where Noosa Open Studios began: Wallace House.”

THE Cooroy Community Gardens are holding their last monthly club day on November 15 and they would love for you to join them!

Cooroy Community Gardens president Petrina King said the day is a great opportunity for people to come down, enjoy the gardens, meet like minded people and see what they’re all about.

“It’s lovely to have people from all walks of life enjoying the gardens, snacking on greens and sharing knowledge.

“We’ll have seed and seedling sales, harvest swap for people to share their surplus and seed savers.

“We’ll also be drawing our raffle on the day with some amazing prizes up for grabs from local businesses.”

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fundraising for a shelter to be erected in the gardens.

“It will be an all-purpose shelter open to the community. We plan on holding workshops there or people can come and sit in the gardens, enjoy a picnic or just take a breather. It will provide a means of being able to hold more things in the garden and provide a beautiful space for the community to gather.”

Petrina said they are working with permaculturalist Aaron Mears on a master plan for the community gardens.

“The master plan is essentially looking at a bigger picture for the gardens for the future. The shelter will kickstart the next phase of the community gardens by working with the community to build a space that will naturally invite beautiful energy."

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COOROY icons Gary and Carol Christensen were pictured in the Cooroy Rag in November 1980 after tying the knot.

We caught up with them to find out what’s changed in the past 40 years.

“Well, believe it or not we haven’t gone far,” said Carol.

“Within a year of our wedding we moved into our first home in Maple Street Cooroy.

In 1981 we had our first child David and in 1983 Kate came along.

“Gary was working for Qld Railways but most of his work was at Toowoomba or further west, and the possibility of a track inspector’s job on the Coast was not good so we made the decision to buy a business and a job.

“We started negotiations with the previous owner of Belvedere News in 1987 and thought that would be the year we would start as newsagents. But the owner, Mrs Fox had trouble deciding when she wanted to retire.

“Gary got a job at the Victory now known as Cooroy Hotel, and within three months he was offered the manager’s job. We moved from our first home to the hotel that had manager’s accommodation as well as rooms to let.

“There are way too many stories to tell from our time at the Victory but we made many good friends. I remember we would have a roast night on a Tuesday and we would serve up to 120 meals with just the cook and one staff. Sunday sessions would have live music and you couldn’t move in the public bar.

“Mid 1990, the newsagency sale finally happened and we moved from the west side of Cooroy to the east side.

“We both have been involved in the community with Gary being Treasurer of Junior Rugby League for 20 odd years and being involved in getting the playing field in Cooroy. I was on the P&C at primary and high schools as well as the swimming club and tennis club.

“Both of our children went away to university and we found other organisations to be involved in. Gary was on the board of Kabara Nursing Home before it joined with Carramar and I joined the Lower Mill Board and the Chamber of Commerce.

“In 2015 we were lucky enough to become grandparents to Addison Kate.

“The newsagency is long hours but we still enjoy it after all these years. The best part is our great customers and of course there are lots of stories to be told like the customer who accidently threw her false teeth in the bin in front of the shop and phoned us at 8 o’clock at night to please go and find them.

“So, as I said, we haven't gone far even though Gary will say I have been to most parts of the world. I developed a travel bug after visiting our son who was working in the UK in 2004.

“I can say I’m lucky to have seen what I have as the travel has all been put on a hold with COVID. “Gary has always said Cooroy is God’s country, the best place in the world and I like to say it’s the centre of the universe,” Carol said.

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Four generations of Coveys AFTER settling on 250 acres beneath Mount Tinbeerwah a hundred years ago, four generations of Coveys are still living on the magnificent property.

The Cooroy Rag caught up with 93-yearold Jean Covey to talk about her family history.

Jean was born in Cooroy hospital in 1927 as Mary Jean MacGilchrist and grew up on a farm on the outskirts of town.

“I came from a big family of eight children and I'm the second oldest.

“Mum was born in Cooroy Hospital in 1900 and dad was born in 1890 in Australia after his parents came out from Scotland.

“We had a property ‘Myola’ on Lamonts Road. It was an old house with a slab kitchen. We used to have cows in the summer and strawberries in the winter.

“Every day we had to walk three miles to Cooroy State School. Mum was one of the first students who went to Cooroy School.

Dad had a horse and cart but I was born in the depression, we had no money.

“I loved sewing and worked as a tailorist for Jack Daly in Cooroy. Jack was a tailor and had a shop where the LiveLife pharmacy is now but it wasn’t that big, it was two shops then and was between the chemist on the left and a hairdresser on the right.

“I wasn’t quite 18 when I met Merv at a

dance at the Cooroy Memorial Hall. I was about 20 when we married in 1947 and moved to this property in Tinbeerwah.

“Merv was one when he came here in 1919. His mum drove him and his older brother Clive up in the horse and sulky from Stoney Creek while his dad drove up the cows.

“Merv's father gave him 40 acres when he came home from the war.

“We lived off the farm growing pineapples, beans, tomatoes and zucchinis and had two sons, Alan and Jim. “In 1980 we built a house on the block neighbouring the original block.”

Today, four generations of Coveys are living in three houses spread out across the 250 acres.

Jean still lives in the home she and Merv built with her son Jim his wife Julia and grandson Andrew, while daughter-in-law Sylvia lives in the neighbouring home and grand-daughter Alyson lives in the original farmhouse with Jean’s great-grandchildren, Eden and Finlee.

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A TEAM of dedicated historians at the Heritage Centre are battling to identify two WWI soldiers pictured in photos from Cooroy RSL. Locals Bev Warner and Ron and Betty Sutton are trying to decipher clues in the hand-coloured photos.

Both soldiers are dressed differently, wearing different medals and with different backgrounds.

The only similarity is that both photos are from Murray's Studios in Gympie, earlier last century and were donated by an unknown donor to the Cooroy RSL sometime in the past 10 years.

“Ron is working on identifying the medals.

We’re fascinated by the medals.

“The one on the left is wearing the same medal twice: once forward and the other backwards. You don't wear them like that. We think it is a Bravery in the Field medal but if he won Bravery in the Field twice he would get a bar. This soldier also has a red over white unit flash on the arm,” Bev said.

“The other one is wearing a different medal.

We think he is a rank officer because it looks

like he has a pip on the shoulder of his uniform which is also smarter than the other soldier’s and an ordinary soldier wouldn’t have the Rising Sun badges he has,” Ron said.

As well as the variations in their medals and uniforms, including caps, the backgrounds in both photos are also different, adding more intrigue to the mystery of their identities.

“The soldier of ordinary rank has a gun and tents in the background while the officer has his camp.

“But what we find most interesting is this woman in the corner. Who is she? She is wearing a ring so could be his fiancé or wife. She is the key. Is this someone’s grandmother?”

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THE Majestic Theatre in Pomona is the world’s longest running silent theatre - and largely, we have Ron West to thank for that.

For over 30 years, the talented musician has been playing the cinema organ at the Majestic to accompany some of the world’s most classic silent films, creating an atmosphere unrivaled by modern cinema.

While it all started in the 70s, Ron’s musical career started long before then.

“I learned the piano when I was five and I learned the pipe organ when I was at boarding school in New Zealand.

“The music master there, unbeknown to me, had approached my father and said he thought it would be a good idea if I was to learn to play the pipe organ. My father agreed and he found it very convenient to teach me at the local church where he was the organist between weddings on a Saturday after. It was a win-win situation.

“I was 17/18 when I discovered the cinema organ and I thought these were wonderful machines and thoroughly devoted myself to it and have been playing them ever since.”

After playing at some incredible theatres, including The Civic Theatre in New Zealand suspended 37 feet above the audience with the organ on hoist, in 1973, Ron moved to Cooran from Sydney, discovering Pomona’s Majestic Theatre.

“Wife, Mandy and I bought it in 1974 and ran talkies here quite profitably until 1985 when a twin cinema was built in Noosa Junction and audiences drifted away to this flash new place.

“By 1988, things were very bleak and we weren’t making money and we were seriously considering closing it down.”

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TMR staff to meet Council over quarry

NOOSA Council is set to issue a breach notice on quarry operator Cordwell Resources for breaching traffic requirements at the Kin Kin Quarry. Mayor Clare Stewart said the latest action indicates how closely council staff monitor the quarry operator within the approved management plan requirements. Cr Stewart has vowed that council will continue to strongly advocate for the Kin Kin community to ensure the quarry is adhering to the approved plan.

“The operator has the right to conduct their business within the strict approved management plan, while police, Council and Transport and Main Roads also have specific responsibilities.

“Kin Kin Pomona Road is a state controlled road and therefore Council has limited control over any improvements or upgrades.

“There’s no doubt the quarry operations have a significant impact on other road users and residents along this route,” she said.

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the best thing they’d seen for years.

“Then the phone started ringing.

And for two days the phone ran solid. Word had got around and every man and his dog wanted to see the silent film.”

It turns out, the group had been a convention of travel agents.

“You can be lucky. Word spread.

We thought we had enough bookings to keep us running for a couple of months.

“Well, that was 1988 and I’m still here and I’m still playing for silent films. It hasn’t died. More and more people are discovering how good silent films are.”

For many years, the Son of the Sheik would run on the first Thursday night each month with dinner.

For this editor, as a young girl, I remember my mum taking me to the Majestic for this dinner and movie experience and I can still recall my delight at watching a dashing Rudolph Valentino while live music reverberated through the floor.

Since 1988, Ron has played the organ in accompaniment to the Son of the Sheik, 4128 times.

“I never knew that the rest of my life I’d be playing for Rudolph Valentino. In 2000, I visited the Hollywood Cemetery and found his grave and left a red rose.”

Then in 2009, a freak flood swept through the Majestic Theatre ruining the cinema organ.

“After the organ was written off we thought we'd be reduced to a piano, I never thought we’d get another pipe organ.

“Low and behold this organ (in the Majestic now) had been bought by a friend of mine in Brisbane. He had died some years previously and the family didn't know what to do with it. But they knew that we’d lost our in the flood and they generously donated this to us.

“Two organ builders on the Coast, very talented gentlemen, spent six and a half years installing it and restoring it back to factory condition.

“Originally it was in the Regal Cinema in Chester in England.

People don’t realise how lucky we are that the organ is here.

“When I play a film here and I set the timing and mood at the beginning and then I become part of the picture, I’m living in the picture. I'm aware the audience is there but I don’t come back into this realm until the end.”

Ron said with a silent film, what people do and they don’t realise they’re doing it, is they use their imagination.

“This is the big secret of it, modern films don’t.

“Marcus Loew in 1924 addressing an exhibitors conference said ‘we sell tickets to theatres, no movies’.

“A silent film is an experience and that’s what I’m trying to do here.”

Today, Ron plays the accompaniment to a silent film at the Majestic Theatre every Saturday at 12pm.

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More than 30 community organisations will share in $225,000 handed out in Council’s latest Community Grants round.

The funding will support a wide range of projects, events, equipment and infrastructure.

The $2239 Cooroora Football Club has received will fund lighting upgrades.

“With this funding we’ll be able to install external security lighting and upgrade our internal lighting to both boost the safety for our members and reduce our power consumption,”

club spokesperson, Donald MacLeod, said.

In the hinterland, Pomona Arts Inc has received $11,500 toward renovations at the Majestic Theatre, while Cooroora Netball Club has received $6780 to repair its courts.

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Finding his family FOR Traveston man, Francois Julien, finding his family was never going to be easy.

Born and orphaned at birth in Quebec, Francois said he always had a deep desire to find his biological parents.

“It wasn’t until the early 1990s that I started doing serious research. I began

by registering with Le Centre de Jeunesse de Quebec and this organisation did all the research for me at that time.

“The first bit of information that I received from them was that my father died in 1981 at the age of 59 and that I was born when he was in his mid to late twenties.

“Unfortunately, the organisation was unable to recover any information from my mother’s side.”

At the time, there was a law in place in Quebec which denied orphans the right to know the names of their biological parents. It was overturned in 2017, allowing Francois to know the name of his father.

“So, I resumed my research. From a French Canadian site I was able to

recover quite a lot of information from my father’s side and with the names that I received from Le Centre de Jeunesse de Quebec, I decided to join MesAieux and Ancestry.com.

“I undertook a DNA test with 23andMe and Ancestry and there were a lot of DNA matches but nothing close enough to identify close relatives.”

Then, a French-Canadian friend of Francois, Carole Bernard, who has relatives living in Quebec, posted the information he had on his behalf to her private Facebook profile. “ A m a z i n g l y, my half-sister responded. From there, we had a wonderful conversation on Skype and my half-brother joined in as well. I

learned from them that I have other siblings too.”

While Francois’ mother’s side of his family remains a mystery, he has now found four close siblings on his father’s side.

“I would like to give my sincere thanks to Julie Kinloch who first introduced me to the Cooroy Noosa Genealogical & Historical Group Inc. I would also like to give special thanks to Roger Ladbrook for helping me and others like me to research and navigate through Ancestry.com.

“Last, but not least, I give my sincere appreciation to all the kind volunteers who work at the Heritage Centre and who were willing to help in my endeavour.”

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Long-time local Deb Vassallo told the Cooroy Rag she saw an opportunity nine years ago and started what is today, SpillDEBeans, in Pomona’s main street.

“It started when I was working at the chemist in Pomona and I’d arrive at work early and there was nowhere to get a great coffee, as the local cafe we all went to had closed its doors.

“Locals started going out of town for their coffee and businesses in the main street started to notice a downturn. The street had become a ghost town.

“I was already running a mobile coffee business part time doing events around the traps and thought there was an opening here for great coffee to be had in Pomona again.

“I opened a coffee bar inside the newsagency and created a street vibe . Our tables and chairs were outside, which made for a great community feel.

“We started by serving just coffee and biscuits. We outgrew that very quickly and were on the lookout for more space.”

Eighteen months later the cabin behind the Indian restaurant became available.

“We moved in there and started doing coffee and cake, not just biscuits. But we outgrew that space too and another 18 months down the track we were on the move again.

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“We moved into the back, serving our coffee and cakes. When the front became available not too long after we put a kitchen in to take us to the next level of food options.”

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‘I was really lucky’: Local breast cancer survivor shares her story WELL-KNOWN Cooroy resident Cathy Breed has spoken about her breast cancer journey for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign held every October to increase awareness of the disease.

Cathy said she was 44-years-old when her cancer was discovered during a routine mammogram.

“The cancer was in the milk ducts. They call it in Situ.

“The doctor told me it wouldn’t have been found by self-examination. I was really lucky.

“I had surgery to remove it but they found it had spread more than they realised so I had to have a second round of surgery.

“Then I had chemo for a few months and thankfully, I’ve been all good since.”

That was nearly eight years ago and Cathy has been in remission ever since but she has twice-yearly check-ups with her surgeon and oncologist.

With no history of breast cancer in her family, Cathy said it was only because she was having routine check-ups that the cancer was detected.

“It wouldn’t have been found had I not been having regular check-ups.

“It was found early, and that comes from having the regular routine checkups and selfexaminations are part of that even though for me it wouldn’t have made any difference.

“Self-examination is good to get to know your breast in case something changes and it feels different.”

Cathy said the National Breast Cancer Foundation were a huge support throughout her journey and encourages anyone who

can, to donate towards their research.

“The National Breast Cancer Foundation are focussing on metastatic breast cancer and research into when cancer comes back from breast cancer.

“For me, that’s important because I survived the first time but if it came back it would still be called breast cancer.

“But all the money that they can raise for research is important.”

These days, life for Cathy revolves around her family, giving back to the community, dancing and work.

“I teach line-dancing three days a week and complete with my two girls, 27 and 20.

“I am the secretary of the Blue Light Disco committee. That’s my other passion.

I love seeing the kids having fun.”

Cathy is also a valued member of the Cooroy Rag Community Newspaper Committee. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce is fundraising for the National Breast Cancer Foundation for the month of October.

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Owners Vaughn and Annie have been in their sleek and stylish Noosa Junction clinic now for just over a year.

“We’re very busy with returning and new customers.”

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“It was originally created for people who are relatively in shape and want to take that to the next level. With this machine you will get a six pack or a butt lift pain-free.”

Other treatments include a non-surgical facelift using HIFU Ice, surgery-free fat freezing using Cryo Slim and chin sculpting using Cryo Slim Mini.

Contact Vaughn and Annie today to book a free complimentary consultation at A Slimmer U on 0491 613 154.

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health & lifestyle

Sunshine Coast residents living with chronic pain WITH 3.37 million Australians living with chronic pain in 2020, Eden Private Hospital is dedicating October to pain management awareness through its interdisciplinary approach to its pain management program.

Hospital CEO, Jo Munday, explained the program takes a unique collaborative approach towards pain management through comprehensive education, physical activity and psychological support.

“The involvement of a truly multidisciplinary team working in partnership with patients is what sets this program apart.

“With a pain specialist team which

includes your doctor, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, exercise physiologist, psychologist and dietician working with them, patients are seeing real and sustainable improvement in how they manage their pain.

“Having that team of experts on your side and understanding your individual needs

makes a real difference in the lives of people with chronic pain,” said Jo. Delivered as a group program of 12 days of therapy run over a six week period, the aim is to help patients reduce the severity and limitations caused by pain, decrease reliance on medication and increase their ability to perform activities of everyday living to improve quality of life and feelings of overall wellbeing. Referral to the program, commencing at Eden Private Hospital in October 2020, can be made by your general practitioner or treating specialist directly to Eden Private Hospital eden.dayprograms@healthecare.com.au or by calling to discuss Eden Private Hospital 07 5472 6472.

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THIS year, we are asking you to take the challenge to become medicine wise.

We are here to help educate and ensure you make safe decisions about medicines for you and your family.

Remember to: Ask your health professional as many questions as you need about your medicines/tests - be responsible and informed.

Know and understand what IS a medicine - remember herbs, vitamins and supplements, even if bought from a supermarket, will have effects on your body.

Know the active ingredients of your medicines - there are so many brands, types, shapes, sizes and colours out there - ensure you know what the important part is, not just your preferred brand.

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sport

Well done, Eumundi Dragons!

U11 Match Report by team manager Pamela Campbell-Jones The Dragons took on Uni this weekend at Noosa, with some help from some Maroochydore boys. The first half against Uni GOLD was made up of strong running rugby from the Dragons with some impressive team tries. The boys took the win for this half.

The second half the Dragons took on Uni GREEN. The Dragons showed grit and determination, holding up three try attempts, and took the win for this half too, with the whole team, including the Swans, lifting again and again.

The Best Team Mate was Jett Herbert, with his usual try scoring talents, as well as a strong defence and kicking game.

Well done Dragons, and thank you to Tom, Harvey, Chaise, Levi, Tai from the Swans.

U9s Round 9 V Caloundra by team manager Andrew Hillhouse The Eumundi Dragons under 9 team had a tough hard game against a well-drilled Caloundra. The boys refused to give up and eventually scored a number of tries.

They won lots of ball and made numerous tackles. Lots of good rucking and mauling work from Jasper, Josh K and Josh V and

Brooklyn. All of the team made some good breaks with an almost run away try from Tristan.

Brooklynn and Aiden both scored 2 tries and Josh V was unlucky to have disallowed 2 tries not referred to the TMO. Good to see Jasper come back after copping a very solid tackle. Our second half was again better than our first which shows some true determination.

Many thanks to our heroic U8s Jack, Tristan and Hunter who ran on and played their hearts out after their own game.

Player of the week this week goes to Aden for playing his heart out, making a huge number of tackles, often against the players twice his size, getting up and making the next tackle then getting up and scooping up the ball. Aden ran well, scored was always backing up and always ready for the next job.

U8 team manager Jero Mansell The Eumundi Dragons U8s had an awesome game against Caloundra at Saints in Peregian on Saturday. The track was hard and dry and both teams managed to run in a number of great tries with the tackling, passing and fending being standouts.

Jack led the way with great tackling and some incisive runs, Hunter brought his fire along in his last game of the season and had a dominant display. CJ, Zach, Spence, Finn and Quill all had strong contributions, with Tristan and Henry also pulling off some quality tackles. Well done Dragons!

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A decade of programs at Cooroy Gymnastics COOROY State School has an extremely successful and enduring link with the Cooroy Gymnastics Club. For the last decade, the qualified instructors at Cooroy Gymnastics have run tailored programs to hundreds of students through school programs to great success. This has certainly continued this semester, with a program specifically designed and implemented through the school support team to support gross motor development, and motor coordination as well as team and communication skills. This particular program for a selected group of students each year has been highly engaging, fun

and beneficial. The areas focussed in these sessions have included: • Education and an understanding of the body in space and movement • Building the core fitness components of; flexibility, balance, co-ordination, agility, strength and power.

• Positive and enjoyable participation in physical activity leading to health benefits.

• Social interaction and discipline • Improved mental focus and concentration The school frequently comments about the significant improvement shown by students by the end of each program and how proud the students are of their success.

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THE Cooroy-Eumundi Cricket Club have welcomed their first ever women’s cricket team into the club. At a special function held last week Club President, Mark Young, introduced each player and presented her with a Cooroy Cougars cricket cap, a wonderful gesture making the girls feel welcome and valued.

A winning start to the season.

The women’s team won their first game of the season, beating Glasshouse by seven runs in the final over of the match.

A great opening partnership of 75 by Captain, Margit Cruice and Fiona Gardiner led the way, before Fiona retired hurt and Margit retired after facing her 60 balls. The first wicket fell at one for 95, triggering a collapse only held steady by Petrina McAulay and that saw Fiona and Margit both return to the crease with the team bowled out on the second last ball of the 30 over innings. Best of the Glasshouse bowlers were A Maher 5/9 and K Howden 3/14. Top scores for the Cougars were Margit Cruice 48no, Petrina McAulay 24, Amanda Tie 15 and Fiona Gardiner 12.

It was a tight start to the Glasshouse innings with runs coming slowly and their first wicket falling on 24 with Kirsty Patten taking the first ever wicket for the women's Cooroy Cougars team. A few missed

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chances in the field didn't dampen the enthuriasm of the women. Slowly but surely Glasshouse chipped away at the required runs.

The Cougar women worked hard at the bowling and fielding to have them at 5/ 90. In the end Glasshouse required 7 runs off the final over before a direct hit runout by Margit Cruice finished the innings. Best of the bowlers were Margit Cruice 2/7, Fiona Gardiner 2/22, Carys Underwood 1/5, Kirsty 1/23. Top scorers for Glasshouse were K howden 42 and A Topfer 30no. This was a terrific start to the season as the team never gave up and played through to the final ball! A huge thank you to the men of the Cooroy-Eumundi Cricket Club for their unwavering support of this newly formed women's team.

This women’s cricket team is embracing their new home in Cooroy.

They are eager to support the Cooroy women’s annual Breast Cancer Golf Day to be held on Thursday, October 22. The Cougars have a strong group registered to play on the day but swapping cricket bats for golf sticks might be their handicap. These cricketers have challenged the golfers to a ‘longest drive’ and ‘nearest the pin’ competition.

Photography Travis Macfarlarne

2020 Grand Final Premiers Congratulations to the awesome Pomona Gympie Under 12’s 2020 Grand Final Premiers.

Awesome work, Awesome Season and Awesome Game.

Two Clubs, One Team, One Dream.

Well done guys.

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5474 3309 - 5485 2298 - CWA HALL The Church of United Spiritualism of Australia Clairvoyance - Guest Speakers - Healing Meditations COOROY - QCWA Hall Maple Street Wednesdays 7.00pm Rev Kathy McVann - 0414 972632

community notice Katie Rose Cottage needs volunteers for the following roles: DRIVERS: Required at the Warehouse, Noosaville for help with both driving and delivery/collection of donations. PLEASE NOTE: People who are fit only need apply.

RETAIL: Required at the Warehouse, Noosaville URGENTLY required for FRIDAYS Contact Lianne on 5474-4192 for more information or see www.katierosecottage.org.au

in loving memory

rumour has it . . .

There will be disruption at the Maple St /Emerald St roundabout on Tuesday 10th November with Energex to put up the Cooroy Christmas Tree Lights.

Also generously volunteering there time are the Altus Traffic controllers. Thanks guys!

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A FORTUNATE LIFE Karin Francis was born in Gladbeck, Germany on the 14th October, 1940. As a war baby and living in the Ruhr Valley, the industrial part of Germany, Karin’s first years were very traumatic!

Professionally, Karin completed her Journalist apprenticeship on Daily Newspapers. She later worked for Das Haus, Shone Wohnung and Brigitte.

Karin meets Gary in a hotel foyer 1973 in Lima, the capital of Peru. After many travels, adventures and living and working in Germany, they eventually settled in Traveston farming, and the arrival of Janos in 1984, Karin was 43 years old.

An organic farm was established at Traveston, but like many Australian stories – a bush fire in 1991 wiped out the farm.

Resettling at Pinbarren, Karin and Gary built a new home, and between carting molasses for the dairy farmers and school buses (24 years) they survived and thrived in the area.

The arrival of a grandchild to Janos and Phoebe (nee Steer) 2018 completed life’s cycle!

Karin died peacefully from lung cancer on the 9th October.

A very, very special thank you to Little Haven Palliative Care Gympie.

THIS is a rare opportunity to purchase a beautifully renovated Queenslander on prime cattle land. The highset Queenslander is over 100 years old and was fully renovated in 1999.

The owner was able to keep the original wooden floors throughout the house and the kitchen cabinetry has been beautifully constructed from the recycled ceilings.

There are 2 bedrooms both with air conditioning, an office off the living area and a modern bathroom.

The traditional wrap-around verandah is 2.7m wide and features 4 rotundas at each end offering exceptional views of the Mary Valley.

The land is exceptional! 99.9 acres of prime faming land with a lane way down the middle and paddocks either side.

The property’s back boundary is along Calico Creek, with a 5 acre water licence so there is plenty of water. A diesel pump and a solar operated bore supply water to the troughs in all paddocks.

The house has 2 x 5,000 gallon water tanks and 1 x 5000 gallon for the shed.

There are also 2 fixed solar poles with 12 panels each.

This is an extremely rare listing and will not last long!

Price: $950,000 Inspection: By appointment Agent: Trevor Grady Phone: 0428 373 777 Agent: Hayley Stephen Phone: 0475 395 688

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Country lifestyle in the Noosa Hinterland

9 Kingsgate Drive, Tinbeerwah ■ Bed: 4 ■ Bath: 2 ■ Pool ■ Acreage THIS expansive family home on a useable 5.3 acres offers a wonderful country lifestyle in the beautiful Noosa Hinterland, tucked away in a whisper-quiet dress circle acreage-belt just 12-15 minutes to private schools and major shopping, and 20 minutes to Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street.

The home itself facilitates easy-care, relaxed living across a single level with a well-designed floor plan containing two wings, separating the master from the other three bedrooms. East-facing with a light-filled elegant formal lounge with stunning open fireplace and bay windows, along with a formal dining, family/meals area and rumpus/games - this is very family-friendly in layout and functionality.

A well-appointed central kitchen with gas cooktop services all the living areas perfectly, and the rumpus opens to a private paved alfresco terrace overlooking sparking inground pool and beyond across

"The Olivines"

25 Kauri Street, Cooroy ■ 2-3 Bed Units THREE under contract, five remaining!!!!

Bringing new meaning to "Lifestyle", these brand new single level Town Houses will tick all your boxes! Central and walking distance to all Cooroy has to offer in the beautiful Noosa Hinterland, Lawn Bowls, Copperhead Brewery, Golf Course, RSL, Super Market, Gym, Restaurants and a full

the property. This is the ultimate space for all your outdoor entertaining…perfect for family BBQ's after a morning at the beach or exploring one of the nearby national park trails. What about Christmas lunch? Now this is 'the' spot, enjoy some festive bubbles, fresh seafood, and laughter whilst the kids keep cool in the pool!

The grounds are mostly flat and horsefriendly, with three fenced paddocks; there is also a picturesque dam, a variety of established fruit trees from pomegranate through to olives and bananas, and a 12,000-gallon water tank. There is plenty of water to service this property, and the soil is rich and fertile, a gardener's delight!

21-years old, the home has been meticulously cared for by long-term original owner; a place where many cherished memories have been made, with many more ahead for its next family! A truly special haven ready for its next chapter. Come inside . . .

Agent: Countryside Realty Phone: 5447 7733 High Street, all this and more only 25minutes to Noosa Main Beach!

With ease of living in mind all of these beautifully finished 2 and 3 bedroom units are single level with open plan style spaces, extra height ceilings, light filled rooms, ensuite main bedroom stone benchtops, stainless appliances, air conditioning, private courtyards with garden sheds, full garages with remote entry and to top it off a community garden space!

Key features: 2 & 3 bedroom Options, Walking distance to Cooroy Village, Single Level, High Ceilings, Air Conditioned, Private Courtyards Plus Garden Sheds, Remote access Garages, Fibre Optic NBN, Wheel Chair & Pet Friendly, Community Garden, Low B.C Fees, Possible Building Grant Eligible, 25 mins Noosa Main Beach Agent: Countryside Realty Phone: 5447 7733

Private and peaceful surprise package

18 Overlander Avenue, Cooroy ■ Bed: 3 ■ Bath: 1 ■ Car: 8 ENTER the property market in style or downsize without losing your privacy, sense of space or shed. Located in the heart of the hinterland this large 858sqm property does not give much away from the road but is a real surprise package!

The home has just been freshly repainted inside and out and boasts a brand-new kitchen featuring stone benches and a breakfast bar. The kitchen is the heart of the home and borders the open plan living and dining areas, as well as opening to the outside entertaining area the perfect place to entertain. The homes three Page 34 - Cooroy Rag, October 2020

bedrooms are well-sized, light and airy and all have built-in robes as well as new ceiling fans. A family bathroom services the property and a separate laundry and powder room complete the floorplan.

One of the biggest standouts of the property is the huge 16m x 8m powered shed. Where the options are endless! Part of the shed has been previously used as a rumpus area but could be converted in granny flat (subject to council approval) or is a great place to house all your toys.

Well established gardens give the property a tropical feel and a cubby house, veggie gardens and gazebo are some other fantastic features. The rear of the property borders the agriculture farm of the high school so has a lovely treed outlook where you can often see cows from your own kitchen window. If you are looking for a peaceful low maintenance property close to shops and schools this property is a must inspect.

Inspection: View by appointment Price: Offers Over $565,000 Agent: Hinternoosa Contact: Sheridan Hodgetts 0419 491 448 sheridan@hinternoosa.com.au

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Stunning acreage residence with panoramic views

Stylish, quality home

72 Straker Drive, Cooroy, Cooroy ■ Bed: 3 ■ Bath: 2 ■ Car: 2

186 Black Mountain Road, Black Mountain ■ Bed: 4 ■ Bath: 3 ■ Car: 2 THIS is an amazing opportunity to live an incredible lifestyle in the Noosa Hinterland!

As you enter the sealed driveway you will feel as though you have left the world behind with only the sound of nature and lush tropical gardens that surround.

The beautiful and immaculate home is perfectly positioned on just over two

acres of thoughtfully landscaped land including established fruit trees.

Upon entering the home you are greeted by a massive open plan living and dining area with soaring high ceilings, ample natural light, fire place and direct access out to a magnificent covered timber entertainment area built to capture the gorgeous outlook and perfect northerly aspect.

The home has been thoughtfully updated.

The kitchen features stone benches and soft close cabinetry. Guests will never want

2 homes plus 31 acres plus views plus 2 large sheds plus 5 dams, a bore and more

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IF you are seeking a home that has exceptional quality throughout, then this property is a must to inspect. The home presents like new and is perfectly positioned on a huge 931sqm corner allotment in the popular Greenwood Grove Estate. Built as a forever home with high ceilings, ducted air conditioning, solar, multiple living areas, tiled floor to ceiling bathrooms, amazing walk in wardrobe and a spectacular kitchen with butler’s pantry.

The fenced back yard offers plenty of room for a pool or more gardens. There is also room to develop off street parking for your boat or caravan.

There is not a cent to spend inside and out, just move in and enjoy the incredible lifestyle the Noosa hinterland provides.

Price: Offers Over $649,000 Inspection: by appointment Agent: Wythes Real Estate Contact: Alisa Wythes Phone: 0415 111 370

Character home in Cooroy CBD 110 Maple Street, Cooroy ■ Bed: 3 ■ Bath: 1 ■ Car: 1 HERE is an excellent opportunity for those looking to enter the property market.

This low maintenance home is in a great location with shops, schools, medical and transport all within walking distance. The home is set on an easy care, fully fenced 587sqm of land which has the perfect mix of established trees and plenty of lawn for the family pet or children's play.

The home features a huge living and dining area which is air-conditioned. There are three spacious bedrooms and a sunroom that would make the perfect home office. The kitchen is located on the north side of the home and features ample storage and a dishwasher.

At the front and rear of the home are large

covered entertainment areas both with lovely outlooks across the lawned yard.

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a neat home in a great location to enjoy, invest or work from home.

Cost: $469,000 Inspection: by appointment Agent: Wythes Real Estate Contact: Alisa Wythes Phone: 0415 111 370

Privately Located in the heart of Pomona Village

68 Gympie Kin Kin Road, Kin Kin ■ Bed: 5 ■ Bath: 2 ■ Car: 5 ■12.67 ha/31 acres THERE are many things to get excited about at 68 Gympie Kin Kin Road, Kin Kin. It starts with just how peaceful and scenic this 31acre property is, with rolling green hills and valley views.

Then there are two Council approved homes, suitable for the extended family, long staying guests, the permanent caretaker, work from home or to live in one and rent the other out, or farm stay possibilities. With direct access onto the Noosa Trails Network, you can ride out on your horse, mountain bike or walk the trails and explore endlessly the stunningly beautiful Noosa Hinterland.

The location offers the best of both worlds, the country lifestyle you are yearning for and the nearby conveniences of the Village of Kin Kin, with the general store, café restaurant, primary school, tennis courts and pub. It’s only 15 minutes to Pomona and 30 minutes to the World-famous Noosa Beach and restaurants, or in a northly direction 30 minutes to Gympie.

The Land; 31 acres (12.67 hectares). It is fully fenced with 4 paddocks, 5 Dams and a Southern Cross pump and a bore with pump.

There is direct gate access onto Noosa Trail. Other features include; 5 acres of clean farm forestry, cattle yards, head bale and

to leave their spacious bedroom with views and guest ensuite.

There are 4 bedrooms plus an office in total and 3 bathrooms. All of the bathrooms have been updated with stunning décor including Spanish and Italian tiles, floor to ceiling tiling and ontrend cabinetry. The main bedroom features a luxurious ensuite and an excellent walk-in-wardrobe.

Additional features to the property are a two-bay shed with power and solar.

Enjoy the best of both worlds with the convenience of Cooroy’s CBD under a 5-minute drive away and come home to absolute peace, privacy and tranquillity.

Price: Just listed Inspection: By appointment Agent: Wythes Real Estate Contact: Alisa Wythes Phone: 0415 111 370

race, 20 bearing Kensington Pride mangoes, machinery shed 9m x 7m and a 3 kw solar system.

The 3-bedroom, main house is character filled with timber floors and French doors that open onto the perfectly north facing veranda. The kitchen is hand crafted from kauri pine with a blue gum slab bench top, a gas cooktop and electric fan forced oven.

With excellent NBN and mobile service, reverse cycle air conditioning and ceiling fans makes this is a very comfortable place to call home.

There is also a 3 Bay shed behind house with a loft upstairs for guests, table tennis or as a teenager retreat.

The second house has 2 bedrooms with a large enclosed sunroom and separate open plan living room and carport.

So, if you want to live the rural dream, breathing fresh air, picking your own fresh fruit, vegetables and eggs, need room to run some cattle have a riding horse or just relax with great neighbour separation this is the house for you.

Agent: Ray White Pomona Hinterland.

Contact: Sam Hargrave - 0425 777 121

21 Memorial Avenue, Pomona ■ Bed: 4 ■ Bath: 2 ■ Car: 2 ■ 809m2 THIS modern low maintenance rendered brick home, is 3 years young with remaining Builders Warranty. Located on a quiet laneway with a gorgeous parklike outlook, it is set on a fully fenced 809m2 with double gates for side access into the backyard.

The open plan living area opens onto the covered outdoor living area for alfresco dining. In the kitchen there are stone bench tops, a dishwasher and breakfast bar. For all year round comfort there is reverse cycle air-conditioning and ceiling fans. Four good size bedrooms have built

in robes and two bathrooms. The main bathroom has a bath and stone top vanity.

An idea investment property with a quality tenant in place.

Inspection: By appointment only Agent: Ray White Pomona Hinterland.

Contacts: Sam Hargrave - 0425 777 121 Phil Hargrave - 0417 750 507

“I have been dealing with Gina for over 7 years and have found Gina to be a true professional and the best property manager I have dealt with over the last 13 years. Her attention to detail and overall knowledge in the industry is second to none and became invaluable when we experienced a tenant that stopped paying rent and abandoned his lease. The process with insurance was no doubt effortless because of her diligence and record keeping. I have recommended Gina to everyone I know because of her expertise, care and honesty. Gina is a true stand out and a total star.� Nathan

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Just you and the view E C O F R I E N D LLYY HINTERLAND HIDEAWAY

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11 Acres of Nature & Wildlife Home consists of 2 Pods Modern kitchen, wooden floors Fireplace, Guest Retreat Several raised garden beds, mature fruit trees 2 Bay 6 x 9m Colorbond shed Shed has concrete floor, insulation and power

612 TAGIGAN ROAD, GOOMBOORIAN

OFFERS OVER $580,000 L/N 7717

GRAND FFAMIL AMIL AMILYY HOME

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Country retreat positioned high on a hill Grand lowset Federation style home 3 bedrooms, with built in cupboards + office Impressive lounge room Kitchen designed for family cooking Dining area with fireplace Situated on a gorgeous 5,055m² North east outlook with spectacular views 12m x 10m Steel framed shed Sort after location close to town

57 FLEMING ROAD, TWO MILE

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Positioned on the eastern side of Gympie Three bedroom low maintenance home 695m2 property facing east Located in a quiet street 5 minutes to Gympie’s CBD Great entertainment area catching the breeze Ideal investment opportunity here

12 MCLELLAN TERRACE, GYMPIE

OFFERS OVER $265,000 L/N 7603

LISTINGS URGENTLY NEEDED

Your Local Bloke in the Pomona, Kin Kin, Cooran, Cootharaba and Wolvi area is Trevor Grady.

Call Trevor today on

0428 373 777 or email trevor@tomgrady.com.au for your Free No Obligation Appraisal.

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‘FILEMORE' is an ideal rural lifestyle property for the family or business professional with a pastoral vision, with an executive residence, not to mention the water views. Only 35 minutes to the Brisbane international airport and 45 minutes to Brisbane CBD it feels like you are hours from anywhere. Such opportunities of not only size, but location rarely come to the market with close access to a capital city, something the current owners have enjoyed for the past 17 years.

'Filemore' consists of 18.11ha (44.75ac)* 2 freehold titles and 2 longterm Seqwater grazing leases 122ha (301ac)*. The seller would be prepared to sell the freehold and long-term grazing leases separately. Assignment of the long-term leases is subject to Seqwater approval. The leases which border the still and protected waters of Lake Samsonvale provide a refreshing view from many aspects of the home and property.

Tucked away along a sweeping, treelined driveway leading to a circular garden hedged by bougainvillea, this

stunning, light-filled home cannot fail to impress. Thoughtfully and imaginatively designed with echoes of Japanese and Polynesian traditional styles, this meticulously maintained home exudes warmth and charm that your family and guests will relish.

Designed to capture the breathtaking views across Lake Samsonvale and beyond to the D'Aguilar Mountain Ranges from all areas of the home, the versatile accommodation also offers an opportunity for dual living.

The partial wrap around deck gives access to the views, captures the mountain breezes and ensures the space is light filled and airy.

Glass doors take you outside to the timbered octagonal rotunda, a place to savour those vistas whilst enjoying a glass of wine or morning tea, perhaps after a game of tennis on your very own floodlit tennis court. The perfect spot to entertain your guests.

Ensuring all year round comfort, the octagonal lounge room boasts a magnificent two-way wood burning fireplace which also serves to heat the

spacious office next door. This delightful room with its window seat and doors to the terrace outside could equally serve as a parents' retreat, being adjacent to the master bedroom.

At the other end of the home a further three bedrooms encircle the family bathroom which houses a free standing bath, large shower and vanity. There are two separate powder rooms whilst Bedroom 4 'the west wing' enjoys its own ensuite, small kitchenette, built in robe and access to twin balconies, providing an opportunity for a teen retreat or granny/ grandpa space retreat.

Also in this area of the home there is a good sized second lounge, library or media room which opens out to the terrace and rotunda.

A flight of stairs takes you down to another lounge/rumpus room or is well suited for a home office/study. This room enjoys plenty of storage cupboards, direct access to the tennis court and a door to a cool, rock cavern which houses the wine cellar.

Agent: Ray White Eumundi Phone: 5442 8080

Bendles Farm LOCATED in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and just over 1 hour to the Brisbane International Airport but even closer is the Sunshine Coast International Airport, 30 minutes to Maleny and a short 19 kilometres to Caloundra. A sensational location to appreciate the balance between the rural lifestyle, the convenience of the white sandy surf beaches. More importantly working remotely from your office has made opportunities like this that have once been a dream now a reality.

This property boasts many opportunities. While Bendles Turf Farm has been providing a constant supply of quality turf for the past 20 years and currently has advanced plantings of Winter Green Grass, Tropica Blue Grass & Carpet Grass providing a comfortable lifestyle and

reliable income should you wish to continue the property’s history into the future. Not limited to the production of grass as discussed with the current owners, the property has been laser levelled and will comfortably carry stock or even horse facilities. With abundant water from the dam, bore, seasonal creek and not to forget 331 metre frontage of the Mooloolah River at the rear of the property, irrigation and endless top soil the options presented by this property are just endless.

Directly across the road is the picnic grounds of the Ewen Maddock Dam, home to more than 9km of multi-use trails that are shared between walkers, bike riders and horse riders. The recreation area is currently under construction and due to be finished in 2021.

Adjoining this is the skate park, multiple sports club and Tavern. 5 minutes to the Bruce Highway and just 13 minutes to Corbould Park Racecourse. What a great central and convenient location.

Meticulously renovated and set in established landscaped garden

this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home expresses quality high-end features throughout. Open the barn sliding doors into the family lounge and appreciate the stone feature wall surrounding the fireplace.

Polished Blue Gum timber floors sourced from a rural property outside of Gympie, meet the percaline tiles and quality New Zealand carpets providing each room its own character and or comfort. The quality doesn't stop there with the entertainment hub inclusive of the Intec wine fridge, LED lighting and practical open plan kitchen with butler ’s pantry. With separate entrance, the office is complete with toilet and shower.

The property is connected to town water and sewage and surrounded by residential zoned properties.

Lifestyle living on so many levels is right at your doorstep. Toasted marshmallows around the fire pit or on hot summer days jump in the mineral swimming pool while you overlook the undisturbed views and wide open spaces.

Agent: Ray White Eumundi Phone: 5442 8080

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