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The Cooroora Connect An Initiative of Pomona & District Community House

JULY 2017

Who will be King of the Mountain?

by Jackie Bazzo Mount Cooroora in Pomona is the scene of one of the most gruelling and challenging athletic events Australia has to offer and continues to attract competitors from around the world. As part of the King of the Mountain festival, Sunday 23 July marks the 39th anniversary of the notoriously steep 4.2 kilometre Bendigo Bank ‘King of the Mountain Challenge’ race.

Proving that age is no barrier if you are fit and healthy, this year’s race will see a record set for the oldest competitor, 77 year old Frank Falappi from West Woombye who continues to compete in athletic competitions and has won many endurance events.

A project of The Cooroy & Pomona Lions Club, the King of the Mountain Festival brings together a host of attractions and event experiences and competitors and spectators alike can look forward to another fun-filled event.

Above: Jay Clark leads the field of runners in last year’s Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge and (below) Terry from All Star Fish buskers.

Stan Topper Park Sunday 23 July The festival offers something for everyone and includes other familyfriendly races, heritage markets, amusement rides, a skate park competition, local cuisine and live music all within the beautiful hinterland setting of Pomona and in view of the majestic Mount Cooroora.

The second Zinc 96.1FM Prince and Princess Race has already attracted many junior athletes and will be held on Saturday 22 July with the winners awarded their trophies on the main stage after Sunday’s races.

Registrations are still open until 14 July.

Further attractions include an Evidence of the diversity of the festival’s attractions can be found in animal farm and side show alley. its jam-packed program.

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NOOSA COUNCIL GRANTS EVENING

Festival preparations underway

Noosa Council has sent an invitation to all community and sporting groups to be better informed about grants available for not-for-profit groups.

Festivities will begin early on the Sunday with the arrival of many different car clubs showing off their classic vehicles in the lead-up to the big race at 2.30pm.

The ‘Network and Nibbles Night’ will be held from 5.30-7.30pm, Thursday 13 July at The J, Noosa Junction.

The session will focus on how groups can become ‘Grant Ready’.

Celebrations will continue afterwards and into the evening with live music and free entertainment.

There will be helpful presentations on strategy, preparation, researching and writing grants applications. Some great local organisations will give quick-fire presentations on what they can offer your community group for free. Bookings are required. Reply

by Monday, 10 July to Noosa Council. Ph: 5329 6501

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Continued funding from the Noosa Council and Tourism Noosa is testament to its enduring popularity as a hallmark community event with many local businesses also keen to offer their support through their sponsorships for the communityfocused event aimed at supporting local Lions’ charities and promoting the Pomona and Noosa region.

Last year the hard work of Lions volunteers over many years was

recognised, and the event was awarded the 2016 Sunshine Coast Sports Federation Event of the Year.

So come and enjoy the friendly vibes, great atmosphere, lovely people and the beautiful location.

Put the King of the Mountain Festival in your diary and get ready to enjoy some country hospitality and the best of what communityfocused events are all about.

For more information on the festival and its inclusions, or to register to compete in events, go to the event website at www.kingofthemountain.com.au.

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Bright new beginning for Majestic Theatre Pomona Arts Inc. welcomes new management committee

Experienced entertainer and local businesswoman The re-scheduled Annual Cherry Bright’s inspiring General Meeting of pitch attracted 58 votes Pomona Arts Inc. on and saw her and her Saturday 24 June proved industry colleague Melissa that current members Isles declared as the new overwhelmingly support an visionaries of Pomona Arts emphasis by the previous Inc. committee to prioritise a revitalisation of the iconic Efforts by outgoing Acting Secretary Jackie Bazzo Majestic Theatre. focused on increasing While a sole focus on the memberships of the not-for Majestic was not the -profit organisation and priority of all nominated ongoing communication candidates, its relevance to about the welcome era of enhancing and supporting new management to the Arts in Pomona was members of the recognised by community to encourage representatives of the participation in the affiliated gallery and the election process. markets, and many present at the AGM wanting to see During Jackie’s successful five-week campaign its potential realised. memberships of the The AGM set a record for community arts and attendance by members of culture-focused the not-for-profit group organisation increased resulting in 95 votes cast, from 27 to 136, with including 24 proxy votes members of the which were evenly community still scrambling distributed between the to join on the morning of two vastly different the AGM. presidential candidates.

“Following today’s

New President of Pomona Arts Inc. Cherry Bright and past owner of the Majestic Theatre, Ron West.

Noosa Councillor, Frank Wilkie, (centre) chaired the Annual General Meeting at the Majestic Theatre, pictured here with new committee members. enthusiasm and attendance, I am confident that the objectives of Pomona Arts Inc. to nurture and support the Arts within our diverse and talented community will be realised.

It has launched local musicians, played host to charity events and enjoyed many sold-out shows by iconic artists including some who will return to perform in the months ahead.

Further, revitalisation of the Majestic Theatre should put Pomona on the map through initiatives to capitalise on tourism opportunities and provide increased prosperity to its residents and local businesses”, said Ms Bazzo.

Recent efforts have seen it put forward to Tourism Noosa as a must see destination for their Country Drive campaign to capitalise on Noosa’s growing tourism market.

The Majestic Theatre is one of the longest-running silent film theatres worldwide and continues to attract international tourist group audiences.

For further enquiries or to become a member please contact new Pomona Arts Inc. Secretary Amanda Bennetts admin@themajestictheatre.

The new committee continue to welcome new “While its potential from members and encourage all an economic and tourism those in the community to perspective is an important get in touch if they would consideration going like to join or become an forward, it is worthwhile active volunteer at this remembering that the real exciting time for the value and return on organisation. investment has always Finishing touches to the come from its ability to new Majestic website are support and enhance arts expected to be finalised and culture within our shortly. community”, she said.

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Iconic silent film ‘Metropolis’ to star during King of the Mountain festivities Come to the Majestic Theatre under new management and view an epic and iconic silent film accompanied by the very talented Chris Rose on live piano.

Made in Germany during the Weimar Period, Metropolis is set in a futuristic urban dystopia and follows the attempts of Freder, the wealthy son of the city's ruler, and Maria, a poor worker, to overcome the vast gulf separating the classes of their city. Filming took place in 1925 at enormous cost.

Directed by German expressionist Fritz Lang, this influential 1927 science-fiction film presents a highly-stylised futuristic city where a beautiful and cultured utopia exists above a bleak underworld populated by mistreated workers.

When privileged youth Freder

(Gustav Fröhlich) discovers the grim scene under the city, he becomes intent on helping the workers.

He befriends the rebellious teacher Maria (Brigitte Helm), but this puts him at odds with his authoritative father, leading to greater conflict.

Set in a dystopian 2026, the film features some of the most creative special effects and sets of its time.

Its budget was equivalent to modern blockbusters and the film employed over 37,000 actors and extras behind the scenes.

It took the release of legendary film Ben-Hur more than thirty years later, to eclipse its budget and onset records.

The film will screen at the Majestic Theatre, Sunday 23 July 6pm. Doors open 5:30pm. Tickets cost $20, available at the door. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine on arrival.

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Landcare and students work to save koala A koala rescue initiated by students at Pomona State School and involving Noosa Landcare staff has resulted in the rescue of this little fellow from trees at the back of the school.

As the occasion coincided with International Star Wars Day and given his appearance, he was named ‘Ewok Pomona’. Our local Wildcare wildlife rehabber and Noosa Landcare staffer, Rachel Lyons (pictured right) was notified and a health check was conducted. From the ground, the tell-tale signs of Chlamydia were noticeable and he looked quite skinny.

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Road closures for King of the Mountain The following road closures will apply for the King Of The Mountain Festival on Sunday 23 July.

Reserve Street between School Street and the eastern side of the railway crossing from 6am to 5.30pm Memorial Avenue between Church Street and Station Street from 6am to 5.30pm / Hospital Street between Mountain Street and Memorial Avenue from 6am to 5.30pm / School Street between Mountain Street and Reserve Street from 8.30am to noon /Mountain Street between School Street and Church Street from 12.30pm to 5pm.

Alternative routes around the festival area are via School Street, Factory Street, Railway Parade, Red Street and Rectory/Church Streets. Detour signs around the affected areas will be posted.

Sponsors: Bendigo Bank, Jim Bisset Electrical, Cooroora Screens & Blinds, Cooroora Tax, Cooroy Rag, Cooroy Outdoor Power & Leisure, Cooroy Landscape Supplies, Design Divaz, EFM, Glen Elmes MP, Gitsham Prime Foods, IGA Pomona, Leslie Saunders, Livelife Pharmacy, Medicworx Pomona/Cooroy, Nestle, Noosa Council, Noosa Trophy & Engraving Centre, North Coast Law, Noosa Namaste, Noosa Landcare, Page Furnishers, Pomona Bowls, Pomona Fruit & Veg, Pomona Hotel(Shermans), Pomona Community House, Pomona Post Office, Pomona Newsagents, Pomona Tilt & Crane Hire, Caltex Pomona, Shell Pomona, Royalton Constructions, Raine and Horne, Studio 24 On Reserve. Sunshine Unicycles, State Emergency Service, The Bird Florist & Creative Studio, Tourism Noosa, Pomona True Value Hardware, Zinc.

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New landscaping For those lamenting the inconvenience of not having a locally-based landscaping supplies business for the northern Noosa Hinterland, Grow Landscape has established on a familiar and prominent site on the outskirts of Pomona. Grow Landscape and Store Yard, Pomona, is opening on Monday 3 July.

Schmidt, will employ four workers on site, full-time and part-time, and bring with them 15 years experience gained in conducting an awardwinning design and construction business in Brisbane.

It will sell a range of landscape products that until now has been available only outside of Pomona.

The family’s love for this area, and its people, has inspired their now permanent move to their beloved home.

Nine years ago, they bought a cattle property at Kin Kin, commuting from Brisbane every weekend.

Not only products, but the advice of an experienced team will be available for customers.

Adam said he could see the immediate potential for his business when he purchased the vacant 2ha Owners, Adam and Sharon site at the junction of

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supply business brings the dollars home Reserve St and Pioneer Road about one year ago.

landscaping needs,” he said.

The business will sell premium landscape and architectural products, including: garden features, plants, pebbles, soils and mulches.

Sharon Schmidt will be looking after the administrative side, while Adam will be operating the landscape yard with supervisor Josh Houston, who has 15 years of landscape construction experience.

“Prices will be very competitive. Although we don’t want to do the physical work ourselves, we will be offering friendly design and landscape construction ideas from the yard for people doing up their properties. Plus, we have extensive contracts with nurseries and other suppliers from our days in Brisbane, so we can be a one-stop-shop for people and their

Grow has two delivery trucks – three tonne and six tonne, with a 10-tonne unit on order.

Sharon and daughter Zara are familiar faces in local equestrian circles.

To contact the Grow Landscape Yard, phone 5485 0805 or go to www.growlandscapes.com.

Grow Landscapes yard manager, Josh Houston (left), with owners Adam Schmidt and Sharon Schmidt at the new premises, corner Reserve Street and Pioneer Road.

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The art of communication presented at workshop The Women Initiating New Directions Org. (WINDO) Inc. is hosting a workshop later this month that combines the learning of effective through the medium of communication skills with Art. the making of artwork.

A professional team will This is a ‘Taster’ and fore- guide participants over runner of an expanded a day of building your program later in the year. communication skills in a fun-filled, inspired This workshop is in environment. response to the needs identified by the women who attended the Community Consultation on International Women’s Day 2017 at Welcome to the Big House—Pomona.

The practical component will be lead by facilitator Liana Allison, who will give a broad overview of the art of communication that will assist you to understand the following questions:

Women Initiating New Directions Org is providing the opportunity - Do you get the results to ask questions, to you need with your practice your skills and to communication from explore aspects of yourself

family, friends or work colleagues?

- Do you want to understand the different ways men and women communicate?

Get hands-on experience in the art program component with artists Heather Lee Murphy and Trudi Flynn.

Through the process of art they will introduce those attending to an increased awareness of the family dynamic and explore the opportunities for growth in this area of our lives.

Bookings are essential and may be made at: https:// register.canbook.me/ windos-event-2.

Or through our website: Website http:// www.windowomen.org Concessions are available but you must bring your concession card to the registration on the day.

The venue is the Lawson Shed, 1 Memorial Ave Pomona, 18 July - 10am to 2.30pm.

If you wish to speak to one of the team members, please call Jeanette on 0447 012887.

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Cooroy Pomona Lions donates to charities

Cooroy Pomona Lions Club and the newly formed Cooloola Gold Branch Club held their 45th changeover and installation of officers on 25 June at the Lions Den Pomona.

Vicki Dessaix was reappointed as Cooroy Pomona Lions Club President and is now serving her 2nd year.

Vicki congratulated all club members for their continued support and achievements and was happy to report over $30,000 dollars was donated to local charities, and Lions International and Australian Projects.

Donations included support for the Pomona State School Breakfast

Program, Local Schools initiatives, Chaplaincy Programs, PCYC Emergency Cadets, Life Flight, Braveheart, Sunshine Coast Riding For Disabled, Eden Rehabilitation Hospital, Aussie Helpers, Lions Medical Research, Lions Club International Disaster Relief, Steps Charity and many more.

Above: Newly elected officers from Cooroy Pomona Lions Club and Cooloola Gold Branch Club.

Above Right: Con Bleyerveld with his Melvin Jones Fellowship Award.

Right: President Vicki Dessaix presented Sue Bennet with a plaque for Lion Of The Year.

Sue Bennett was awarded Lion of the year and Con Bleyerveld was presented with Melvin Jones Fellowship which is the highest award presented by Lions.

To become a member of the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club please contact Robin Salmon on 5485 3236.

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DON’T DIVIDE POMONA RALLY

Call to ‘own the process’ around rail path closure

Gail Chapple and husband Peter protest the QR plans.

The youngest protestor on the day was Myles Corcoran.

The people of Pomona have been urged to ‘own the process’ that Queensland Rail will put in place later this month means to consult the community about the ramifications for closing the cross-town pathway over the North Coast Line, between the Majestic Theatre and the town retail precinct.

feedback session QR had planned for late July was the formal consultation process.

“We have signed petitions and letters, but we can’t afford to let QR say ‘we had a formal consultation and only two people turned up’.

We should use the means on offer to convey our genuine feelings of Brian O’Connor, one of the concern, take those organisers of the rally held staffing the display by the to protest the closure plan, hand and walk the said people should attend alternatives, pointing out the consultation sessions, the deficiencies of what’s demand to know why the being proposed. path closure has been “This is also an mooted and explain to opportunity to have QR those staffing the display how Pomona will be made consider the potential of what could happen on the poorer and the lives of children and people forced wasteland in the centre of town,” he said. to use the Reserve Street level crossing will be A motion passed placed in greater danger unanimously at the 17 June than is the case now. public meeting called on “This is the problem – we QR to cooperate with the Department of Transport can’t seem to make QR and Main Roads and think just beyond what Noosa Council to ‘develop happens on the railway a pathway and contracks,” he said. nectivity study for the The protest meeting held central town area that on 17 June attracted 130 identifies non-car people. Leading up to the solutions for accessing rally, more than 1400 shops, schools, people signed a petition recreational areas and opposing the path closure nearby streets in and a further 80 put their accordance with the Noosa name to letters of protest, Transport Strategy and to be sent directly to Mr Queensland Cycling Nick Easy, the CEO of QR. Strategy’.

Mr O’Connor said the

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MOTION PASSED AT PROTEST RALLY This gathering of Pomona residents believes the walkability and character of our town will be diminished by the plans Queensland Rail has advanced for the closure of the cross-town pathway via the Pomona Railway Station.

We call upon Queensland Rail to:  Abandon the planned closure of the cross-town pathway and make the existing crossing safe, consistent with national standards, for those who would use it – pedestrians, cyclists, people with a disability and those using motor scooters, as well as those on horseback and hikers using the Noosa Trail Network.  Furthermore, we demand that QR and TMR cooperate with Noosa Council on development of a pathway and connectivity study for the central town area that identifies non-car solutions for accessing shops, schools, recreational areas and nearby streets in accordance with the Noosa Transport Strategy and Queensland Cycling Strategy.  Our expectation is that all three will agree on the timing and funding of the resulting solutions, commensurate with their administrative and jurisdictional responsibilities for the town transport network – QR for the railway line and reserve, TMR for Reserve, Factory and Hill streets and the council for parks and roads under its direct control.  We request that QR actively consider better utilisation of vacant land it controls, bounded by Factory and Reserve streets, including subdivision, to fund the necessary works and make available sites for new businesses in town.  We expect silo thinking and cost-shifting to end, and tripartite co-operation to prevail so that our Pomona Town Centre can be revitalised, its economy strengthened and its cultural and heritage characteristics enhanced.

Momentum building to re-establish treed memorial for district’s war dead A recent story in the Cooroora Connect confirming Pomona as the first community in Queensland that planted a row of street trees in honour of the district’s war dead – an act that gave rise to naming ‘Memorial Avenue’ through town – sparked a lot of reader interest.

Unfortunately, no evidence of the memorial avenue of honour exists today, not even the plaques that were placed at the base of each tree.

The concept of reestablishing this unique treed memorial has the backing of the National Trust Queensland and work has begun towards

seeking a grant from the Queensland Government Centenary of Anzac Fund for this purpose.

Shortly after the story appeared, two former service personnel contacted Pomona Community House (PCH), offering to help with this venture. Unfortunately we have lost your contact details, gentlemen.

If you would care to contact PCH again, we will put you in touch with those exploring options for re-instating the Pomona Memorial Avenue of Honour along the boundary of Stan Topper Park and elsewhere in town.

ALTERNATIVES INVESTIGATED Queensland Rail is resisting calls to keep the Pomona’s cross-town path open, preferring to explore options for new paths connecting the railway station with alternative crossing locations at Reserve Street and Subway Avenue.

The CEO of Queensland Rail, Nick Easy, is reported in the Noosa Today newspaper as saying that the safety of Pomona residents was the ‘number one priority’. “The current pedestrian crossing would require an upgrade to ensure its compliance with national safety standards,” Mr Easy told the paper.

“In consultation with Noosa Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads, we are investigating possible footpath and road crossing options to ensure pedestrians have a safe passage to the two other nearby formal crossings at Reserve Street and Subway Avenue.”

He said a decision to close the crossing would not be made until a community consultation process had been completed in late July.

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Bendigo Bank commits; Pomona celebrates While other banks continue to close down their branches in regional Australia, Pomona has celebrated Bendigo Bank’s long term commitment to the town.

More than 80 community group representatives celebrated the expansion of Pomona agency of Bendigo Bank last Wednesday night, and they were joined by Mayor Tony Wellington, Glen Elmes MP and State Community Manager, Kate Wakeling.

Pomona now has a Community Bank branch in its own right, joining more than 315 others in the Bendigo Bank network, Australia-wide.

Above: Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services, chairman, Rick Cooper (Centre) is joined by staff and fellow board members.

Senior Branch manager, Geoff Edwards said the Pomona Community Bank branch will continue to fill a great local need as the town’s only banking service, but it’s also bringing a sense of unity to Pomona.

services - transaction and lending facilities, home loans, personal loans, business lending and credit cards. There’s also opportunity to book in financial planning and business banking appointments, and having its own ATM is also a real plus for locals,” he said.

Right: (L-R) Manager, Geoff Edwards is joined by customer relations manager, Hannah Dennis and new staff members Meredith and Abby.

Pomona community asked for and want this purposebuilt expansion to grow from strength to strength.

It’s already been a great addition to the town and we want to continue our positive effect in the Noosa hinterland by putting our profits straight back into our community,” Mr. Edwards added.

our community.

“Every savings or investment account, every home or personal loan, every insurance policy, and “I think any town able to every product or service provide residents, traders Local word of mouth has we offer, means money can and community groups with an alternative, locally led to strong support of Located at 3 Station Street, go back into the community. As one of -owned banking option is the branch, already the branch services enjoying more than $16 Pomona branch’s a great thing in today’s Pomona and the million in footings. There hinterland three days a customers, you not only financial climate,” Mr. also seems to be a lot of make a decision that Edwards said. week every Monday, excitement about Pomona Wednesday and Friday benefits you, you make “Bendigo Bank’s having a real say in its own from 10.00am - 3.00pm. As one that benefits the commitment to Noosa financial future. Our whole community,” he the branch continues to through its Cooroy and Customer Relationship concluded. grow, so too will its Tewantin Community Manager, Hannah Dennis opening hours.

For further information Bank® branches has and her team of Meredith please contact Pomona already seen more than Mr. Edwards added the and Abby are ready to Community Bank branch, $1.5 million given back to message is simple - the assist locals with all their our community and we’re banking needs. more support the Pomona on 5485 1786 or the Cooroy just getting started. Our branch receives, the more Community Bank® branch “We’re delighted to be able on 5447 7131.

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Acclaimed indigenous artist to perform As part of Pomona State School’s NAIDOC celebrations, acclaimed Indigenous artist, Sean Choolburra will perform on Thursday 13 July.

Appointments Required

Sean trained and toured internationally with the Bangarra Dance Company and was the creator and leader of the Naroo Dancers. His performances are hugely entertaining and filled with humour.

Sean fuses his engaging energy and humour with historical facts, spiritual wisdom, depth of ancestral understanding and knowledge; he is one very exciting and talented cultural ambassador.

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Six-Mile Ck flood monitoring system ALS Hydrographics, a contractor appointed by Noosa Council, will begin installing five new flood warning stations along waterways across the Noosa Hinterland from July. The new stations will provide real-time creek height and rainfall data from sites at Cooroy, Lake Macdonald, Pomona and Kin Kin. The stations are solar-powered and built to withstand high winds, heavy rain, floodwater and earthquakes.

They use radio signals to transmit creek height and rainfall information.

Noosa Council’s Disaster Management Coordinator, Alan ‘Fox’ Rogers, said the new stations would be invaluable disaster management tools.

“The council hydrologist will be able to translate the data that the flood gauges provide into useful information to help us predict when flooding will close roads, and for how long,” he said.

“Having real-time flood information in a disaster event, particularly at places like Pomona and Kin Kin where we have had no previous information, will be invaluable for both emergency services and local residents who will be able to read the information from the Bureau of Meteorology website,” Mr Rogers said.

The council anticipates the monitoring stations will be operational in about 11 weeks.

The monitoring stations aren’t the first of their kind in use in Noosa Shire, but the majority of existing stations measure only rainfall.

The $200,00 Six Mile Creek Flood Monitoring System is a joint initiative of Council and the Queensland Government, which is providing $165,600 towards the project.

Public transport less viable in Noosa Hinterland towns While congestion and car parking may be an issue for coastal areas of Noosa Shire, a general lack of public transport services and long distances between town centres is a concern for some hinterland residents, the new Noosa Transport Strategy reveals.

Noosa Council adopted the strategy at its meeting last month and will now begin implementing 10 priority areas, most focussed at the coast where population and car pressures are greatest. The strategy reveals that hinterland residents, in particular, are car dependent.

Dispersed populations often make public transport unviable.

In future, community buses serving hinterland towns may be a possibility, with railway stations at Cooran, Pomona and Cooroy to be investigated for coordinated bus-rail services.

The adoption of the strategy follows significant community consultation, including stakeholder gatherings, pop-ups and more than a thousand submissions.

The Mayor, Tony Wellington, thanked residents for contributing ideas, many of which are incorporated in the strategy.

“There was strong support for a high -frequency shuttle service to move people between key destinations,” the Mayor said. “We also hope to trial park-and-ride services, particularly to and from the Main Beach precinct.

“In the short term, we’ll begin working with local schools to roll out a walk-and-ride to school program which has proven successful in the past. As well as reducing school traffic, the program has added health benefits for kids,” the Mayor said.

“Priority transport lanes are also under scrutiny. They could ensure buses are not stuck in traffic, as well as encourage greater use of more sustainable transport solutions such as bicycles, scooters and perhaps electric vehicles. This approach would require considerable changes to infrastructure and so it needs a lot more work to support a business case,” Cr Wellington said.

COMMUNITY HALLS GET UPGRADE Noosa Council’s 2017-18 budget includes more than $150,000 to spruce up the shire’s community halls.

Mayor Tony Wellington said the cash would cover painting and other repairs to at least six hall facilities.

“This funding is on top of our usual annual allocation that keeps these facilities up and running,” he said.

“Repainting will occur at the Cooran and Federal halls, plus the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. We’ll also be providing protective termite

barriers for the Tinbeerwah and Kin Kin halls.

“The Tinbeerwah and Federal halls will get specific repairs identified in a recent audit. We’ll be carrying out further fire and electrical safety checks to make sure the halls are as safe as possible for the many community groups that use them each week.”

The Kin Kin Sport and Recreation building will also get a fresh coat of paint.

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Gallery launches youth art competition with quirky recycling focus

This imaginative sculpture shows what happens when creative mind meets a pile a junk Calling budding young artists! Enter Noosa Council’s Youth ArtCycle competition for a chance to win an iPad or cash prize.

The Youth ArtCycle competition challenges local young people to get creative with reused and recycled materials.

Original works of art, sculpture, assemblage and jewellery or functional fashion accessories are eligible.

The Youth ArtCycle competition, inspired by Council’s Towards Zero Waste initiative, is open to school-aged students living in Noosa Shire. Part of the 2017 Floating Land Festival program, the competition includes three age categories – 6-9 years; 10-13 years and 14-17 years.

First prize in each category is an iPad Mini, with second prize of $200 cash, and a $50 cash third prize.

“While a fun and challenging competition, Youth ArtCycle carries a serious message about the importance of reducing, reusing, recycling, and even repurposing items to conserve resources for future generations,” says Noosa Council Project Officer Emma Menzies.

Noosa Regional Gallery Exhibitions Officer Nicole Maggs said a judging panel would select up to 30 finalists, with the winner to be announced on September 16. The finalists’ pieces will be included in an exhibition at the Gallery from September 8 to October 15. There will also be a people’s choice competition. Entries are now open, and will close 5pm, August 6, 2017. Entries must be made from reused and or recycled materials.

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Invitation to attend Community Corner sessions Over the next few weeks I will be writing to all residents in Pomona, Cooran and Kin Kin inviting them to meet with me to raise any issues or concerns at one of my upcoming local Community Corners. I will visit each of the three communities on a regular basis and will advise with plenty of notice, when and where.

tradies to buy their tools whether they’re a hairdresser, a carpenter or a pastry chef.

In other good news, the LNP made a number of other policy announcements last month that provide extra resources and support for our veterans and emergency service volunteers if elected to Government at the next state election.

Since participating in the Don’t Divide Pomona rally, I have held a number of in depth discussions with the community and with Queensland Rail, who have advised their intent to work with the local community to arrive at a safe and agreeable solution to the pedestrian railway crossing. Both Member for Gympie Tony Perrett and I have made it abundantly clear the community will not accept a proposal that moves the current crossing and that there are indeed a number of more acceptable alternatives to be considered.

Queensland is home to around 50,000 veterans (more than any other state) and they deserve a state-based policy that provides better services and more opportunities for them. Apart from being the first State to appoint a Minister for Veteran Affairs, the LNP will create a $2 million Veterans Transition Grants Program to help veterans adapt to civilian life after leaving the Defence Force.

Glen Elmes MP

Another issue affecting our community is Member for Noosa the rise in youth unemployment. Figures Ph: 5319 3100 released last month show that Sunshine Coast youth unemployment has hit 10.2 per noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au cent, with 3200 local jobs lost last year under Labor. Unfortunately Queensland leads the nation in youth job losses with Working will create up to 20,000 jobs for one in ten young people on the Sunshine young Queenslanders through financial Coast who want to work but can’t. incentives for businesses which take on young apprentices and vouchers for young The LNP’s $100 million Get Queensland

The efforts of our emergency services volunteers will also receive a boost by the LNP with the establishment of a $10 million Emergency Volunteer Fund, to support organisations such as the State Emergency Service, Rural Fire Service Queensland, Surf Life Saving Queensland, Australian Volunteer Coast Guard and St John Ambulance.

If you would like more information about these or any other LNP policies or issues please call my office on 5319 3100.

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Wombats put on a show to thank their sponsors Cooroora United Football Club took the opportunity to host a thank you celebration for their sponsors on June 23.

President, Tony McCarthy was on hand with a number of other proud and hard-working committee members to thank some of the sponsors who have got behind the club in 2017 - many of them for a number of years.

Geoff Edwards from Cooroy and Pomona Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank as well as Stewart and Heather Manders from Noosa Trophy and Engraving Centre, Nathan Harris from JNJ Mech Services, Rob and Leila Chapman from Chapman’s Auto Repairs and Satish Lal from Gelignite Jacks Cooroy, were all photographed being thanked for their support.

They all stayed on and took in a few games, enjoying the great club atmosphere.

Other sponsors to be thanked

Cooroora United Football Club thank all the sponsor who contribute to the sport of Football in the Noosa Hinterland. included: Wright Cut Meats, Kinetic Builders, Our Town Apps, Cooltrans, Cooroy Harvest Fresh, Caledonian Colour and Hinteractive Physio.

like they will make an impact.

Anyone looking to become involved with Cooroora United can do so by contacting the club through any of the numbers on its It’s been a great season so far for the website: cufc.org.au.

Cooroy-based club and everyone is Go the Wombats! looking forward to the push towards the finals with several teams looking

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Lake Cootharaba walk inspires Pomona Pacers

by Leonie Treagus It was one of those bright and cloudless beautiful mornings when eight of the Pomona Pacers made the short drive to Boreen Point for a truly enjoyable excursion walk.

we enjoyed the great food, country vibe, and warmth!

In a showery week we were lucky to sneak in an excursion walk to Cooloolabin Dam, west of Yandina. Eight walkers set off, hoping to stay dry, on Lake Cootharaba sparkled the track around a as we absorbed the sights peninsula of land with along the foreshore before pretty water views and across the dam wall; the taking a route through one shower too short and residential streets to the light to spoil the morning.

Apollonian Hotel.

Returning to Yandina we Although the doors were stopped in for brunch at closed, the grounds looked The Ginger Factory. inviting and dense purple bougainvillaea caught the Pomona Pacers is a eye as we passed through, friendly group who come together to walk in on our way to the track Pomona Pacers enjoying Lake Cootharaba. down to the public day use company. area and camp ground on We walk for around 60 the lake’s edge. We took minutes at a brisk pace on to the sand, walking until a variety of town routes the beach petered out into and bush tracks, with scrub, and returned for regular coffee mornings, coffee and breakfast at excursions, and “moon Coffee Tribe. walks”. Would you like to The June Moon Walk, with join us? wintery conditions of short daylight and cool evenings, saw the Pomona Pacers opt out of the monthly evening walk but still keen for a dinner gathering. Clooney’s Restaurant at Cooran was the venue chosen, where

We meet outside the Pomona Community House at 1 Memorial Avenue every weekday (except public holidays) at 7:00 am.

Inquiries to Leonie on 0409 628 646.

Out and about with the Pomona Pacers at Cooloolabin Dam.

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Meeting the deadline Since outsourcing its production to a commercial newspaper printer, the Cooroora Connect has a quick turnaround from when the paper is fully prepared at Community House and is returned to Pomona for distribution across the district.

This service has enabled us to introduce full colour on every page, something advertisers and readers appreciate.

The paper hits the streets, usually, during the first three or four days of the month. A deadline applies in order to meet

Seniors Week 2017:

TECH TALK FOR SENIORS

the production schedule and staffing arrangements at Community House. Recently, there has been an upsurge in the incidence of people wanting to place stories and advertisements in the paper at the last minute – sometimes on the day the paper is about to be sent electronically to the printers. This causes disruption, as fully prepared pages must be re-designed.

The Cooroora Connect will always try to accommodate a late advertisement or story, but it should be the exception rather than the rule.

On Tuesday 22 August the Pomona Community House will host a presentation on using your mobile phone and on scams. An interactive session will give participants take-home tools and skills on how to avoid scams, including practice at saying, ‘No’ to crank callers.

Light entertainment by local comedy duo, the Misfits, will provide a humorous look at technology. Students from the Home School Association will perform.

Thanks to our funding body, Dept.

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Community vs criminals

PLOD’S PAGE

You will often hear the QPS bosses and media section banging on that Police can only be effective if they engage with and are in turn supported by the community to solve crime.

Actually, this has always been the case, as evidenced recently when a number of motor vehicles was stolen by Sgt Dan McNamara OIC from the Pomona division.

Pomona Police Station With the assistance of social media 54852586 and local newspapers, and subsequently, excellent work by concerned local members of the Breaking the cycle public, all of these were recovered, with one offender arrested and more See if you recognise yourself in this story, because we as Police are to come. seeing this pattern repeated Please ensure you maintain vehicle continuously in this area. security by locking cars and keeping A relationship that began well starts keys secured away from vehicles to become rocky. At some point, and, in particular, lock secure your perhaps spurred on by the stresses motorcycles out of sight of these of financial pressure, mental health grubs. and substance abuse (primarily I don’t take selfies, (probably as I alcohol), patterns of violence have a great face for radio) and emerge. generally don’t use it but, it can’t be denied that nowadays social media Verbal abuse, controlling behaviour, reaches out to more people far more intimidation, property damage and, finally, physical violence have by effectively than we ever could walking around the shops, whistling now become part of the landscape in your household. You may notice and swinging a truncheon Plod your kids becoming nervous around style. Well done to the concerned locals; we really couldn’t have done your spouse and develop protective behaviours when they sense the it without you. Crooks 0, storm coming, affecting every facet Community 4! of their young lives.

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You put up with this because deep down you are willing your spouse to return to their former great self; for your kids to have both parents together whatever the cost, because the spouse pays a lot of the bills that keep it all together and finally, because you can tough it out because you think they will change.

One night though, it all goes too far.

The screaming, breaking furniture or assaults are heard by neighbours one too many times and Police are called. The respondent spouse is detained and taken by Police and

issued a DV protection notice that draws a legal line in the sand and removes the respondent from the premises until the court finalises the matter.

Of course, after constant text messages, a piece of paper won’t stop you from allowing, even encouraging, the spouse to return against the court order. Despite your efforts, the next incident is worse.

This time it ends up with more damage, terrified family members or children being fearful, often injuries.

Police attend again and this time arrest your spouse and impose bail conditions to protect you and your family.

Despite this, yet again, you allow the spouse to return because you’re the ‘glue’ that holds it all together. Does this ring any bells?

Despite massive media and government support to try to address domestic violence, this stuff is still our bread and butter as Police and is actually getting worse.

Honestly, one of our biggest hurdles is that after putting in many hours of hard work to protect you and your family from further violence, you are simply enabling the violence to continue.

Most often, the result will be the exact opposite of what you hoped for, with more violence and Police taking matters out of your hands.

With the new DV legislation, courts are taking a hard line and jailing respondents for repeat breaches of DV orders. Statistically, the majority of you are women and by now you will have recognised yourself in this story and realise what you need to do to keep safe.

For your safety’s sake, listen to the Police, courts and support services and give the system a chance to work to protect you and, hopefully, break the cycle of domestic violence.

Until next time, stay safe and be good to each other.

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Cooroora Connect Cooroora Connect is an initiative of the Pomona & District Community House. The material published in Cooroora Connect may be reproduced only with appropriate authorisation and acknowledgment.

The views expressed in Cooroora Connect are not necessarily the views of the editor, publisher or Pomona District Community House.

Claims in advertisements are those of the advertisers and not the publisher.

Our aim is to produce and distribute Cooroora Connect in a timely manner to ensure we meet all deadlines. However due to unforeseen circumstances that are beyond our control, we take all care but no responsibility if circumstances arise.

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Lions Recycling Project Pomona Community House is now officially a collection centre for used spectacles without cases.

Lions Recycle for Sight Australia is part of the Lions Clubs International Worldwide Eyeglass Recycling Program which collects used spectacles, sunglasses and new frames.

COMPUTER LESSON one-on-one tutoring TUESDAY MORNINGS

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Pomona Community Houses

PH: 5485 2427

The program cleans, grades and re-labels 450,000 pairs annually of used spectacles and sunglasses at our three centres in Queensland.

The re-labelled end product is packed into boxes of 200 pairs, half of one prescription and 100 of the next higher prescription, under strict quality control rules.

Social Indoor Bowls

Pomona Tennis Club

Pomona Table Tennis

Harmony Dance Club

Pomona Memorial Hall

Pomona Showground

Social Ball Room Dancing

Wednesday 9am - 11.30am Arrive 8.30am for a 9am start

Tues Social Tennis 9am - 12pm - $2.50

Pomona Hall Lower Room

Fri Social Tennis 7pm $4.50

Casual Dress & Flat sole shoes

Thurs Juniors /Beginners 3.15pm-4.15pm

Contact Peter Ph: 54851472

Contact Roger Ph: 5485 1749

Next to Red Cross Op shop

Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-11am Contact Peter 5485 0259 Pomona State School Mon/Wed - 5pm Contact Bernard Ph: 5485 0888

New Vogue & Old Time Dancing Federal Hall Tuesday 7pm - 9.30pm Cost $4 includes supper Contact Pat & Norm Young Ph: 5485 2007

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Pomona Community House Groups & Services 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona PH: 5485 2427 FAX: 5485 1702 Pomona & District Community House acknowledges funding from Qld Government Department of Communities and Noosa Council.

Making Music at A432

Tuesday - by appointment Donation $3 per visit Booking Essential Phone: 5485 2427

Pomona Creative Writing Lawson Shed

Office Services 9am to 4pm

Teaching Piano & Things With Strings

Wednesday Mornings $5 per 1/2hour PH: 5485 2427

One on One Computer Lessons

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Pomona Astronomy Club 4th Wednesday of the month

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Venue Hire & Room Hire Workshops

7.00pm Cost $3 per person Lawson Shed Contact Jacqui 0420 518 222

Functions Meetings

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Trash to Treasure Craft Group

Centrelink / Medicare Access Point

Tuesday 9.30am - 12pm Cost $3 per person includes tea & coffee

Thursday 12.30 - 3.30pm Lawson Shed

Contact: Noel Bird Ph: 0403 173 851

Cost $3 per session

MAHJONG & RUMMYIKUB WEDNESDAY Pomona Community House 1pm - 3.30pm Donation $3 includes tea & coffee

Ph: 5485 2427

9am to 4pm Self Service Access Point  Computer/Printer/Fax  

Free Legal Advice & Referral Family & General Law Pomona Community House 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona Tuesday evenings Fortnightly 6.pm – 7.30pm BOOKINGS REQUIRED - Ph: 5443 7827 A donation of $5 is appreciated to help this service to continue

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