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Graduation class of 2014 - students final farewell
Above: Noosa District State High School students. Left: Jacob O’Brien & Bridgette Collette Above right: Emily McClune and Thomas Willoughby Right: Savannah Shaw, Emerald McCarthy, Akala Rau and Molly Scott Local year 12 students glammed up for their graduation nights last month at various locations on the coast. Noosa District State High School students celebrated the evening at the RACV Noosa Resort and St Teresa Catholic College attended their graduation festivities at Novotel Twin Water Resort. We wish them all the best.
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Men’s Shed Pomona has a new Home
After 2 years of trying to find a site to start a Men’s Shed we have finally been given a permit to occupy the old Qld Parks and Wildlife Service storage/ workshop building just off School Street in Pomona. While the building is a very basic 10x8.5 metre structure that has not been used for about 5 years it represents a great starter building for the 160 men who have registered their interest in becoming members of the Shed.
with a permanent shed. Unfortunately, because there is no electrical connection to the Shed, we are stuck with a cost of around $10,000 to provide power which takes a huge chunk out of our bank balance. If you would like to contribute to this great concept please contact us at the Community House.
We became aware that there was a site and a building operated by the QLD Department of Parks and Wildlife Service that was no longer being used and we applied for a Permit to Occupy and were granted occupation from the 1st of November 2014. Currently we have a Steering Committee of 8 men who are responsible for gaining this building for men in our area to use in the future.
"Men’s Sheds" hold an important place in the Australian culture with 1000 Sheds around Australia and the idea has In order to get the Shed up and running The building is mostly clad in timber been adopted in Ireland, the UK, New we would like to ask if anyone has an slats that we will be replacing with Zealand, Greece and Finland. Electrical Contractors Licence who Colorbond after being granted a prize of Men will be able to come and share a would be willing to oversee installation $15,000 in the “Help a Mate” compwide variety of tools, pursue their inter- by electricians who are members to etition. ests in pastimes and hobbies, spend contact Brian Lawson on 040 045 6849. We have also been able to have Unity time with other blokes of similar interOver the past 2 years we have been Water waive their sewerage connection ests, learn new skills and use tools for given a number of tools to be used in fee of $3,500 and Noosa Council waive the first time - or keep old skills honed the Shed but we do not have a welder, not only connection fees but providing and productive. sliding compound saw or bandsaw as plumbing design documentation which Here men can also feel viable and vigor- yet. If you would like to donate these would represent around $3,500 saving to ous by contributing to community needs items you can contact Brian Lawson on our plans. and create projects of personal interest. the above number. The building is without sewerage or electrical connection but we are submitting a Grant application to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund to extend the Shed from 10 metres to 18 metres long which will provide us
At the same time, men find it easier to discuss personal and health issues and pass on their experiences to others and compare symptoms so early detection of major or minor conditions can be undertaken in some cases, saving of live.
2015 looks like being a big year for the men of Pomona and surrounding towns so if you wish to join contact us on brian@pomonacommunityhouse.com.au.
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Call for state government to coordinate planning Pomona has become the focus of a call by public transport advocacy group Rail Back On Track for the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Rail to better coordinate their planning around the upgrade of the Reserve Street level crossing and the proposed closure of the cross-track pedestrian pathway linking Station and Factory streets via the Pomona Railway Station. Qld Rail wants pedestrian and cyclists to use a new pathway to be built on the northern side of the level crossing, between the IGA supermarket and Pages furniture factory. Work will start early next year. Pathway connections from the surrounding streets, as well as on-road bicycle paths are planned, but won’t be built at the same time as the new level crossing boom gates and controlling mechanism are installed. Noosa Council is objecting to the closure of the mid-town crossing connecting the Majestic Theatre with the Pomona Hotel. Spokesman for Rail Back On Track, Robert Dow, said the situation at Pomona reflected planning inadequacies at other railway towns on the North Coast Line where the needs of pedestrians and cyclists had not been considered adequately, resulting in the railway becoming a barrier to connectivity and walking movements.
are required, but TMR refuses to pay for them. QR also refuses to consult the local community after written under-taking that it would do so.”Mr Dow said managing a modern railway was not confined simply to steel tracks, sleepers and signals, but to a gamut of issues about how people lived, connected, worked and shopped. Rail Back on Track Sunshine Coast spokesperson, Jeff Addison, said now was the time for TMR to act and establish a railway towns revitalisation taskforce in conjunction with the Sunshine Coast and Noosa councils.
Mr Addison quoted from the Sunshine Coast Council’s Sustainable Transport Discussion Paper, which states: “The planning and delivery of sustainable “At Pomona, QR is contemplating transport for the Sunshine Coast closing a popular mid-town pedestrian requires an integrated partnership pathway, forcing pedestrians and approach between all levels of cyclists to go the long way around to an government, key stakeholders and the alternative crossing point at a community at large. Clear direction dangerous intersection in town. New and a platform for future transport paths along roads controlled by TMR funding and delivery is required in
entering into partnerships with transport service providers at the early stages of planning in order to assist in meeting the challenge of addressing transport needs for a growing population with changing demographics.” “Clearly, TMR and QR need to be at the table, negotiating with councils the integrated, place-based planning solutions envisaged. As we see at Pomona, currently, these agencies remain disengaged,” Mr Addison said. Happy, Healthy Lunchboxes Local author, food blogger and mum Bek Mugridge presents a relaxed, fun and tasty event taking the stress out of lunchboxes. Simple and achievable recipes and clever ideas that are healthy and the kids will love to eat! Bookings required 5329 6555 Noosa Library Friday,16 January 10am - 11.30am Cooroy Library Tuesday, 20 January 10am - 11.30am Hinterland Christian Centre Assemblies of God Church 113 Marara Street , Cooroy
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POMONA STATE SCHOOL POOL UPDATE
MISFITS - “Is there a skit in that?” At a Community Connect morning tea earlier this year, local duo Jim & Helen (aka MISFITS), showcased their comedic skits in front of an appreciative audience. Active on the Sunshine Coast and seeking to share with the wider community that they have started a Facebook page - MISFITSKITS.
2014 marks the 30th anniversary of the Pomona Pool, located on the grounds of Pomona State School. This pool has been an asset not only for the school but also for the whole local community, with many having enjoyed recreational swimming, squad, learn to swim classes and other activities over the years. Much excitement therefore met the announcement in May this year that, after years of hard work and grant applications by a group of determined parents, over $26000 funding had finally been obtained through the Community Gambling Benefit Fund to heat the pool, allowing for comfortable swimming for 9 months of the year. This heating system has now been installed and Pomona State School students have been reaping the benefits of water up to 28 degrees on cool mornings. The children swim in terms 1 and 4, with swimming being recognised as an important part of the school’s curriculum in addition to its benefits for students’ health and social wellbeing. Whilst the school’s students are currently enjoying the 6
pool, it is with great regret that a licencee has been unable to be secured to operate the pool outside school hours for this summer season. There is a huge demand for community use of the pool, not just by school families looking for extra swim coaching for their children but also by local residents who are looking to keep active.
Their latest venture is a Youtube clip, which can be found on their Facebook page, or go to Youtube 'misfits student teacher'. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Masf5JKxBX4
The location is on the Kin Kin Oval, behind the Country Life Hotel. Great local art and craft, food and coffee, face painting for the kids, music and much more. Visit the markets in the morning and enjoy a delicious cafe style lunch at Black Ant Gourmet or relax and listen to local music talent, lunch and a drink at the Country Life Hotel.
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Contact Helen on 5485 0943 if you’re interested in acting and performing their skits.
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Ongoing efforts are being made to secure a new licencee as soon as possible. Should someone you know be interested in the licence for the Pomona Pool, please contact the school office on 54808222 or Stephen James at Noosa Aquatic Centre on 5448 0288 for more information.
Above: Helen and Jim from Misfits.
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Hinterland Theatre Coming Alive Hinterland residents turned out in force for Talking Up Hinterland Theatre at the Majestic Theatre on 25 November 2014. The community conversation was part of a research and development project being undertaken by the Farmhouse Theatre Company in Cooran.
Participants were asked to share their views on what makes a great night out at the theatre. By reflecting on past experiences and dreaming up future hinterland shows, all sorts of ideas and themes were raised including: the fun of dressing up, seeing local actors on stage, being transported from everyday life, enjoying a meal and theatre, the power of story telling and conserving local Community conversation, networking and connecting people was the purpose at the Hinterland history. Theatre meeting at the Majestic Theatre. Farmhouse Theatre Company and other theatre makers who attended the event will be able to take these ideas into account when planning performances in the coming years.
By bringing people together at the conversation, new networks and connections were made. With people taking charge of their respective creative projects and dreams, new ventures seem Many participants at the community conversation had prior experience in the likely to arise and local residents will have an opportunity to either be performing arts or were keen to write, act or work on productions. Sensing this involved with or attend theatrical projects. creative spark, the organisers invited participants to share their ideas and The first of such collaborations is being projects. People were getting excited organised by the Misfits, a hinterland about rock operas, Cooran Acoustic skit writing duo. The Misfits are looking Nights, “traveling theatre” through local for local actors to perform their material parks, dinner caberets, theatre sports, at the Cooran Acoustic Nights and other play readings, theatre festivals, talents venues in 2015. So if you’ve ever wanted quests and more. to give acting a go, here’s a welcoming
opportunity. Please contact the Misfits via email: misfitskits@outlook.com or call Helen Moffitt: 54850943 and join with other locals in some mischief making. The Farmhouse Theatre Company will finish its research project in January and is aiming to stage its first full production in Spring 2015 at a hinterland venue near you! So keep an eye on your local notice boards, newspapers and facebook circles next year and support local theatre and performance. Special thanks to the Majestic Theatre and Pomona and District Community House for their great support.
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Noosa biosphere structure other world biosphere an international example reserves," Cr Wellington said. Noosa Councillor, Tony Wellington says Noosa Biosphere Reserve's new management structure could become a model for other biospheres worldwide. It follows a meeting of representatives of the World Network of Island and Coastal Biosphere Reserves, hosted by Noosa Council and Noosa Biosphere Limited.
Council this week adopted the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust and the Constitution of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd - an important step toward implementing the new model Council adopted earlier this year following extensive community consultation. Cr Wellington said Noosa was fortunate that its biosphere reserve was wholly contained within one local government area.
Representatives from biosphere reserves across Australia were among those to "It was also evident at the attend. conference that biosphere "What became very obvious reserves, particularly in from the conference was that Australia, that had to deal Noosa Biosphere Reserve was with multiple local better resourced, better governments and authorities understood and had greater had much more difficulty with community engagement than both resourcing and decisionother biosphere reserves making," he said. represented. We really should count our blessings," Cr Christmas spirit in the Wellington said. "During the conference, Mayor Noel Playford gave an address in which he detailed the change of management structure for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve. This was very well received by attendees. "Indeed UNESCO's representative, Dr Miguel Clüsener-Godt, was extremely effusive about the new model, asking Mayor Playford if he could use it as an example for
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Council has approved funding of $1200 and $1500 for Kin Kin Community Group and the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club, respectively, to deliver Christmas events this year. Mayor Noel Playford said Council assessed the club's applications early to ensure the funds were delivered ahead of the festive season. "These funds will help deliver Christmas spirit to the hinterland."
Noosa Community Care’s farm fun day a hit Noosa Community Care clients were entertained by a host of cuddly creatures today at the centre’s Animal Farm Fun Day. Ducks, lambs, chickens and goats were among the pint-sized special guests who were well-received by clients of all ages. Deputy Mayor Bob Abbot, who attended the farm day, said: “This service has been doing a fine job for many years and today’s event is all about giving our clients an enjoyable day and letting the community know about the services available”. Noosa Community Care’s Coordinator Greg Tucker said more than 100 clients used the centre’s services from week to week. “People know that we are a respite centre for frail and elderly people and younger people with disabilities, but often they don’t realise that we have clients for a range of allied health services,” he said. These include speech, physiotherapy, pathology, podiatry, as well as social support which assists clients with tasks such as shopping and transport.
Above: Vic meets ‘Pirate’ the goat at Noosa Community Care’s Animal Farm Fun Day. 21 years, we provide many services and we always welcome the opportunity to inform the community about the many services we provide,” Mr Tucker said. For more information about Noosa Community Care, visit www.noosa.qld.gov.au/ noosa-community-care. The Noosa Community Care Centre assists frail and elderly people and younger people with disabilities with their dayto-day living. Enquiries Contact: Greg Tucker Noosa Community Care Phone: 07 5329 6175
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Noosa residents and visitors are reminded that they can climb aboard Council's free holiday buses this festive season.
* Route 064 - Peregian Beach to Noosa Heads (Temporary Shuttle)
Passengers can travel for free around Noosa from Boxing Day to January 4.
* Noosa Council Cabs Service
* Boreen Point to Tewantin Flexilink A recent survey found passengers enjoyed the convenience of the service.
"At Easter more than 32,000 people boarded the Free Holiday Buses - the highest passenger numbers on record for the Easter free services - which highlights its popularity," said Noosa Council's Director, Planning and Infrastructure, Martin Drydale. The Free Holiday Buses initiative aims to reduce congestion during peak holiday periods, promote public transport and provide stress-free access to Noosa's popular tourist precincts. The local bus services that will operate free to the public between December 26 and January 4 include: * Route 626 - Sunrise Beach to Tewantin via Noosa Heads
The Free Holiday Bus program is delivered in partnership with TransLink and Sunshine Coast bus operator, Sunbus.
* Route 627 - Sunshine Beach to Tewantin via Noosa Heads * Route 628 - Noosa Junction to Noosa Parklands via Noosa Civic * Route 629 - Noosa Junction to Tewantin via Noosa Civic
For bus routes, timetable information and to plan your journey, visit the TransLink website at www.translink.com.au or call 13 12 30, anytime. For Flexilink and Council Cabs timetables visit www.noosa.qld.gov.au or call Noosa Council on 5329 6500. Win a $100 visa gift card by completing a survey on the Noosa Council website and enter the draw.
* Route 632 - Cooran to Noosa via Cooroy and Pomona
Pomona Community House will be closing from 4pm on 19 December and re-opening on 19 January 2015.
Pomona Community House Team wishes all our clients, friends and associates a very happy festive season, safe traveling, happy times spent with family and loved ones and best wishes for 2015
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Pomona Pixel People - tied in 5th place
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Congratulations to Ellen for reaching 1000 walks !! Ellen Leape has recently completed 1,000 walks with the Pomona Pacers. What a fantastic achievement. The Group has been walking for just over 4 years and Ellen has been there since the beginning. She walks regularly and her enthusiasm for walking motivates all our members. Assunta Easton and Ellen Leape Rain or shine Ellen arrives in the early morning with a leadership and friendship to warm smile to greet walkers everyone associated with the new and old and she always Pomona Pacers over the takes time to share a problem years. Ellen is pictured here or provide advice on the with Assunta Easton (left) hidden secrets of the who achieved another great beautiful Sunshine Coast area milestone with 500 walks, that has been her home for well done Assunta. many years. The Pomona Pacers walk Ellen plays a critical role in Monday to Friday and meet supporting the Group by at the front of Pomona recording walkers for the Community House at 6.30am. Heart Foundation’s Walker If you would like to join Recognition Scheme. please contact Karen on Congratulations Ellen and 0408652821. many thanks for your
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Above: Ben Stoffl - Landscapes - score 13/15
Above: Jan Wise - Zebras - score 13/15 The Pomona Pixel People took out 5th place at the 2014 Tewantin Shield held at the CWA Hall in Nambour on the 15 November. Ten clubs entered the competition and taking out first place was Peninsula Camera Club at Redcliffe. 2nd place - Caboolture Photography Club 3rd place - Hervey Bay Photography Club 4th place - Nambour Photography Club 5th place - Pomona Pixel People 5th place Caloundra Camera Club
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Winners take their chance in New Zealand
Above: Leslie Saunders, Bryce Hegarty, New Zealand runner Devina, Kim Beckinsale and Jan Leverton. Every year winners of Pomona’s Bendigo Bank Mountain Challenge receive a scholarship to compete in New Zealand’s own King of the Mountain Race, the Kawerau King of the Mountain.
Saunders represented Australia at the event and produced some outstanding results. Running the race for the first time in 10 years, Kim Beckinsale came 2nd overall in the women’s division and 1st in the super vets.
The race is one of New Zealand’s most iconic and longest standing mountain races. Not for the fainthearted, it is a gruelling 8km to the summit of Mt Putauaki in the Bay of Plenty – 852 metres above sea level – nearly twice the distance of Pomona’s King of Mountain race.
Leslie Saunders, who competed in this gruelling competition for the first time in 2012 was placed 3rd overall in the women’s division and 1st in the vet women’s division.
Last month Kim Beckinsale, Bryce Hegarty and Leslie
Bryce Hegarty ran a personal best and placed 17th in the overall race. Congratulations to our Aussie competitors!
Above: Robin Salmon (President), Anne Coombes and Coral Salmon (sponsor). Cooroy Pomona Lions Club celebrated their Christmas party at the Cooroy Bowls Club on 26 November and inducted a new member Anne Coombes to the club. To join the Lions Club please contact Membership Chairman David on 5447 6973.
COMMUNITY NOTICE Noosa A H & I Society Inc (aka Noosa Show Society) wishes to advise that their AGM will be held on 7th January 2015, after the General Meeting which starts at 7pm in the Pavilion Hall in the Pomona showgrounds. Parking will be available either in Pavilion Street or on the showgrounds itself. New members, volunteers and stewards are welcome. Tea and Coffee Provided.
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Make informed choices about the services and supports they need on their recovery journey Access the services and supports they need Support the services/organisations involved to cut through the red tape and barriers that prevent people having their needs met Identify any barriers to accessing services and work with the community to address these Work with the community to identify practical solutions where a need cannot be met
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Anzacs equestrians remembered Local film maker James Muller will be filming interviews for the Anzac Equestrian History Project at the Cooroy RSL Community Hall Saturday 13th December 2014 and we encourage all who have stories, photos and memorabilia to get in touch with Charles Shewring, event organiser on 0417 792 944. The project is part of the Noosa Institute for SocioEconomic & Environmental Research (NISER) ‘Greater Sunshine Coast Anzac Equestrian History Project. NISER successfully secured Queensland and Federal government funding of $30,000 to undertake the project culminating with a launch and screening at Cooroy RSL for Anzac Day celebrations 2015. The project is centered on recounting and recording on film the local Sunshine Coast ANZAC Equestrian History
based on those who served in WW1. It will outline the strong contribution of manpower and horses made by the Light Horsemen who enlisted from the Greater Sunshine Coast region. Many of the light horsemen and their horses came from the region especially the hinterland areas and we are researching, interviewing and filming local people with a connection including descendants.. In addition, the equestrian history is being recounted via additional filmed interviews and footage of local equestrian and re-enactment troops Gympie & Maleny as well as from local remembrance events. The project has strong support from the Sunshine Coast film industry, local equestrian groups and organisations and reenactment troops. We also
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have approval and in-kind support from local RSL clubs such as the Cooroy RSL who will launch the DVD in 2015 as well as RSL Queensland who are providing support and links to RSL clubs and the local Anzac history. We believe that the Anzac Equestrian history is a substantially untold story and we intend to tell the story and to presence the great Anzac spirit and their influence which is alive
today. A commemorative DVD will also enhance local historical education, community understanding and celebrations to mark the Centenary of ANZAC. Once again, if you have a connection or material relating to the Light Horse Anzac’s please call Charles 0417 792 944 to arrange filming on 13th December at the Cooroy Community Hall.
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Bendigo Bank to open in Pomona
Above: Rick Cooper, Pam Hoens and Geoff Edwards from Bendigo Bank and Pomona community committee, Amy Colley, Tony Van Boxmeer, Wayne Colley and Stephen Hilditch celebrating the great news. The Cooroy Community Bank branch has returned more than $500,000 to its In news that will delight Pomona and hinterland community since 2008 and Noosa Hinterland residents, Bendigo continues to be involved in the Bank will be opening an Agency Branch sponsorship of many community in Station Street, Pomona in early 2015. events, schools and clubs. The formal announcement was made at ”More than 300 Community Bank the AGM of Sunshine Coast Community branches across the country have now Financial Services Ltd (SCCFSL) last returned more than $125 million and week. The company owns and operates changed the Australian banking the Cooroy, Marcoola and Tewantin landscape for the better. The bank has a Community Bank branches of Bendigo great history of improving the banking Bank and company chairman Rick experience because we focus on people, Cooper said the Pomona community and we look forward to bringing that to spoke clearly about wanting to have a Pomona,” Rick added. real say in its own future. Anticipated to open in late January or “By sponsoring the Pomona King of the early February, the agency will be Mountain Festival for a number of years located at 3 Station Street, beside we’ve been aware of Pomona’s desire to Lozza’s Rock’n Roll cafe. It will have its have Bendigo Bank in town. It’s always own ATM and will start opening three been a great idea, but now the timing is days a week on Monday, Wednesday right,” Rick said. and Friday, open 10.00am - 3.00pm to start with. The agency will have full “The initial community meeting happened in June and since then we’ve banking and lending services, able to seen a steady progression over the past process home loans, personal loans, business lending and credit cards. There few months to where we are now. It’s will also be opportunity to book in very exciting for everyone, not just for financial planning and business banking what this means for Pomona, but also appointments. because of the track record Bendigo Bank has developed throughout Noosa. Mr. Cooper said that while the news is
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exciting, the success of the agency will depend on the Pomona community getting behind the venture. “Our message is simple - the more support the Pomona agency receives, the more support we can give back to the community. Every savings or investment account, every home or personal loan, every insurance policy, and every product or service we offer, money goes back into the community. As one of the new agency’s customers, you not only make a decision that benefits you, you make one that benefits the whole community,” Rick concluded. Agencies represent about 20 percent of Bendigo Bank’s retail outlets and the new Pomona agency will be fully supported by the Cooroy Community Bank branch. Manager Geoff Edwards and his Customer Relationship Officer, Pam Hoens will oversee proceedings at both Cooroy branch and the new Pomona agency. If you have any questions regarding the new agency, call Geoff and his team on 5447 7131 for further information.
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Highlights from Pomona In The Park Another spectacular evening of talent and entertainment at this years Pomona in the Park! Pomona State School would like to thank and congratulate all the students for their wonderful performances! Well done to all the teachers, parents and all the helpers who worked hard behind the scene to put this night together! Special thank you to our major sponsors Page Furnishers, Pomona Iga and the Cooroy/ Pomona Lions Club. Pomona In The Park Dvd's are available to order by contacting the Pomona State School, cost $10.
Cooran Acoustic Night
Showcasing local and visiting talent for 26 years this is an event not to be missed! On Saturday, 22 November from 7pm in the beautiful Cooran Hall this intimate night is an opportunity for casual, emerging and established artists and musicians to share their songs and skills with an audience that really listens. As musically diverse as it gets, the evening boasts a delicious cafe and serves up a spontaneous line up of performers for an affordable $4. It's very family friendly and we hope to see you there.
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FOODcents makes a lot of sense to participants!
New exhibition in Pomona “Synchronicity” Pomona Railway Station Galley will be presenting "SYNCHRONICITY" an exhibition by Gabi Dick and Tricia Bradford. The official opening will be Saturday, 6 December at 2pm and will run until 8 January.
Participants in the Red Cross FOODcents program work together to prepare a delicious meal. Over the last five weeks participants in the free Red Cross FOODcents program held at the Lawson Shed have been enjoying learning about basic nutrition and ways to shop on a limited budget. The class begins with an hour’s talk and is followed by preparing a tasty and healthy meal. Debbie Schouten, one of the participants, says that the classes have been wonderful. “I’ve made and tasted food that I never would have before. The paella we made was delicious, really healthy and I’m definitely going to
make it at home.” After making the meal, participants sit down to eat together and enjoy the accomplishment of making something new and nutritious. Some of the meals cooked include, San Choy Bow, Rice paper wraps and Vegetarian Lasagne.
to incorporate many features of the amazing Bradshaw rock art which she encountered while sailing in the Kimberley with her husband.
Tricia Bradford has presented large colourful abstract watercolour works that will Popular local artists, Gabi Dick and Tricia Bradford have surprise the viewers as they discover that each painting is joined forces to present an exhibition of their innovative not purely abstract. With fish and fowl the inspiration, each and imaginative works on piece has subject matter that paper and canvas. is not always visible at first Both known for their often sight. unusual and dramatic The brightly coloured works techniques, in this case each are in watercolour inks and has produced works that contrast and yet compliment acrylic media and will hang separately or as a collection. the other, a synergy of their friendship and artistic talents. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm; The elements of Gabi Dick’s Saturday 10am-2pm; art is diverse from exploring Sunday Closed the botanical world around 10 Station St, Pomona her by depicting the shape, Ph 5485-2950 form and development at any stage of the growth of plants, to contemporary depiction of coastal waters, and her desire
www.pomonartgallery.com The Gallery will be closed 23 December and reopen 2 January.
FOODcents finishes this week, but look out for more fabulous cooking classes next year. This initiative was a partnership between Red Cross and Pomona Community House.
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University scholarship up for grabs thanks to Community Bank One Year 12 student from Noosa District State High School will soon be adding to their graduation celebrations. Well known for its support of the annual Australian Business Week (ABW) activities, the Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank has now pledged its support to one local student when their new scholarship program application period opens in early December. Branch manager, Geoff Edwards said providing support to a local student to further their tertiary education was part of the Community Bank branch’s commitment to the school and building a stronger community. “The high cost associated with tertiary study can have a significant impact on a young person’s ability to further their education. Because of this, some may not get the chance to achieve their academic dreams without some help. The scholarship is designed to assist regional and rural students planning to attend university for the first time in 2015,” Geoff said.
Above: The NDSHS senior cohort surround (l-r) Year 12 co-ordinator, Bernard Weekes, Bendigo Bank's Geoff Edwards and NDSHS Principal, Chris Roff.
scholarship was awarded to local, Carlee Darben. She will soon enter her second year and is doing very well in her chosen field, as we all knew she ‘’Our Cooroy Community Bank branch would! This years’ winner will be a very is proud to support local youth by lucky recipient – they will have an furthering their education and easing enviable opportunity to really make the some of the financial pressure on the most of their time at university. We’re recipient and their family. Maybe one extremely happy to strengthen our day our community will benefit directly relationship with Geoff and his team at from the skills and knowledge they the Cooroy Community Bank branch – bring,’’ he added. this scholarship program is yet another The scholarship will support a local great initiative of the Bendigo Bank in student with tertiary and study related strengthening community partnerships costs. The successful applicant will with such entities as the local High receive funding of $5,000 for one year school,” Mr. Roff said. and depending on academic Applications are invited from eligible performance, the scholarship will be students from Monday, 1 December renewed to assist the second year of 2014 on line at their study. www.bendigoadelaide.com.au/ Noosa District State High School principal, Chris Roff said he was delighted with the news that another NDSHS student will attend university next year, thanks to the generosity of the bank.
scholarships and will be assessed in January 2015 after the application period expires on January 23. The lucky recipient will be announced in time to put the funds towards set up costs for university study.
“This is the third year this scholarship will be awarded and we’re delighted to be chosen as the school who will give a student this support to take their dreams to the next level. Last year, the
In the meantime, brochures are available from NDSHS reception or by visiting the Cooroy Community Bank branch at 36 Maple Street or by calling 5447 7131. The Cooroy Community Bank
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Scholarship is part of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship Program, with more than 120 Community Bank branches and other partners taking part across Australia. Cooroy Library Workshops www.noosa.qld.gov.au Computers for Beginners, Cooroy Library - 11/12/2014, 9:00am-10:30am. These small group sessions cover the following basic computer skills: basic computer terminology; using the mouse; files and folders; printing and saving documents. Talk to staff about booking into these sessions. Changes to these sessions may be made depending on resources. Free. Bookings required. Internet for Beginners, Cooroy Library - 18/12/2014, 9:00am-10:30am These small group sessions introduce the concepts of what the Internet is, and the basics of surfing and searching the Internet. Talk to staff about booking into these sessions. Changes to these sessions may be made depending on resources. Free. Bookings required.
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PLOD’S PAGE Heat: Policing is one of those “front row seat on life” occupations and we do see a lot of life in the course of a year!
by Dan McNamara, Pomona Police
There’s also no doubt the hotter months generally get busier for Police for a number of reasons. The warmer months and summer school holidays substantially increase activity on our roads, licensed venues get busier and people drink more grog at home and at BBQ’s and parties.
small glass of wine, 1 x 375ml can of light beer, 1 x 60ml glass of Port.
Tempers can understandably become frayed on breezeless 40 degrees plus days and normally close partners may find previously cute and quirky traits become intolerable! What follows this increased activity and alcohol consumption is often crime such as assaults, Domestic Violence and traffic crashes. So how to limit the carnage?
When we process drink drivers one of our questions is type and time of last meal before being stopped by police.
Responsible service and consumption of alcohol: *Planning: If travelling, designate a driver who will stay below the limit or even better, not drink at all, and offer to do the same for them next time.
Phone: 5485 2586
*Food: Watching your waist by just drinking and skipping the food wouldn’t impress Nigella and won’t help your chances of keeping your license.
A standard response is “yesterday”, “can’t remember” or “is a cocktail food?” Eating something substantial prior and during your drinking will considerably slow down the absorption of alcohol and providing food makes you a good and responsible party host.
Be a mate: Means what is says, look out for your friends and family if they Honestly, we get this a lot at RBT sites overdo it. Don’t give them the chance where drivers are clearly sober and the to drive, support them and provide a rest of the howling pack in the car ain’t! place to stay and protect them from harm and violent individuals. But that’s all good for us and you. A lot of hotels will provide booze buses, Licenses: Any heavy truck driver, L or so use them and have a great night out. P plater will tell you that their blood alcohol limit is Zero. What you may not *Limits: A lot of people think they know is that if you are using junior on know when they’ve had enough, but his Learners Permit to transport you, just because you’ve got a nice beer buzz that you as the supervising Open and can still function normally doesn’t license holder must be under .05% and mean you will be under .05. we can and will breath test you for it. Males-The average sized adult male can safely consume 2 standard drinks in the The bottom line is to get you and your 1st hour and 1 standard drink each hour besties home, safe and happy and avoid us taking you on a tour of a police thereafter to stay under the .05 blood station, hospital or mortuary. It really is alcohol limit. all in your hands. Females-Ladies can generally have one Happenings: standard drink per hour to stay legal. Standard Drink=1 x 285ml Pot of heavy The fire bug recently struck again, deliberately igniting an area at the rear beer, 1 x 30ml Nip of spirits, 1 x 100ml POMONA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE INC
of Mount Cooroora, seriously endangering users of the National Park and potentially the town with its fallout. We are currently following up lines of enquiry in relation to this. The actions of this individual may one day take a life if not stopped and we urge anyone in the community with information to contact us or crime stoppers on 1800 333 000. Some, we believe juvenile, offenders damaged the new QFRS construction site shed in Reserve street and the Factory street Church on the evening of Saturday the 15th of November with graffiti. We’re following up video surveillance in the area and hope to have it solved shortly. Any information gratefully accepted. Hope: One of the few downsides to the festive season is the increase in depression and isolation of vulnerable members of our community. Life isn’t the Brady bunch, but most of us at least enjoy the company and support of family and friends over the Xmas break. There is a noticeable increase in depression and suicides over XMAS and especially in the new year, as a tough 12 months ends and there appears to be no hope for better times. Can we ask you think about the downtrodden, marginalised, vulnerable ones and see what you can do to help. Often just listening and giving them your time will let them know they’re not alone, someone cares and provide hope for better times. We sincerely wish you all a very happy and safe festive season.
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