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March 2015
Pomona agency to open its doors in March It won’t be long now. We may not have an exact date, but the doors of Pomona’s very own Bendigo Bank Agency will swing open this month. The new premises at 3 Station Street will be ready for business in the coming weeks, with the agency planned to service Pomona and the Noosa hinterland three days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10.00am 3.00pm. The agency will offer transaction and lending services, be able to process home loans, personal loans, business lending and credit cards. There will also be opportunity to book in financial planning and business banking appointments. In the weeks following the opening an ATM will be installed as an added convenience to locals.
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. agency will be a chance to exercise that,” he added.
Pomona agency Branch will be fully supported by our Cooroy Community Bank branch staff. Manager Geoff Sunshine Coast Community Financial Locals have made it clear for many Services Ltd (SCCFSL) owns and operates months they wanted a bank of their own. Edwards will continue to be based in the Cooroy, Marcoola and Tewantin To that end, the opening of the Pomona Cooroy, and Cooroy Customer Community Bank branches of Bendigo agency of Bendigo Bank has been months Relationship Officer, Pam Hoens will occupy her office in the new Pomona Bank and company chairman Rick in the planning. agency branch when it opens. Cooper thanked locals for their patience “As we’ve shared with the community in as the construction process entered its If you have any questions regarding the past few months, our message is final phase this week. the new agency, call Geoff, Pam and simple - the more support the Pomona “The feedback from the Pomona agency receives, the more support we can the team on 5447 7131 or Pam on her mobile: 0435 537 187 for more community remains really positive. We give the community. Every savings or information. know it’s been hard for our new and investment account, every home or existing customers to be patient, but we personal loan, every insurance policy, have to get this right for all the obvious Special acknowledgement to and every product or service we offer, reasons,” Rick said. means money can go back into the our wonderful volunteer community. As one of the new agency’s “An exact date in March is difficult to photographer Jan Wise for her customers, you not only make a decision pinpoint, but I’m sure the local word of wonderful photo shot of that benefits you, you make one that mouth will mean we’ll have lots of Cooroora Mountain, which enquiry as soon as we open sometime in benefits the whole community,” Rick concluded. the next few weeks. We know there’s will now be used as our new great excitement about Pomona having a Agencies represent about 20 percent of Cooroora Connect banner. real say in its own future, and the new Bendigo Bank’s retail outlets and the new
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Youth Week 10th - 19th April Two workshops on two consecutive days 9.00am to 11.30am and 1.00pm to 3.30pm making a total of 4 workshops. Tuesday 14th April 2015 Youth Theatre Sports Theatre sports encourages young performers to challenge themselves in a range of situations in a fun, safe environment. Facilitators are there to support and encourage participants to express themselves and to problem solve different situations. Participants will work as individuals and in a team environment Pavement Art/Calico mural/Mandela murals Participants will be given instructions on how to best work with materials and will create both individual and group murals on the Youth Week theme of ‘It Starts With Us!’ Wednesday 15th April 2015 Recycled Musical Instruments Participants will create ‘Rainbow rhythm sticks’ from 50mls PVC pipe in various lengths which will achieve different musical notes. Participants will work together to create a musical piece/song/rap based on the theme ‘It Starts With Us!’ Face painting and body art (arms and legs only) Participants will explore the techniques and creativity of face painting and body art under the guidance of the facilitator. Thursday 16th April 2015 Evening Showcasing Workshop Highlights 5.00pm – 6.30pm
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Sarah over the moon with her university scholarship Former Noosa District State High School student, Sarah Bailey just can’t wipe the smile off her face. The Cooroy local is about to head off to the University of Queensland with a scholarship in one hand and a suitcase in the other. Sarah was one of several impressive applicants of the annual Cooroy Community Bank branch scholarship program and will now use the funds towards realising her dream of tertiary study. Sarah plans to tackle a Bachelor of Arts degree this year and then transition to a dual degree of Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours). It’s the beginning of 2015 university scholarship winner Sarah Bailey is congratulated by Stacey Wilmore and an exciting chapter for the Cooroy teen Rick Cooper at Cooroy Bendigo Bank. who has already found a lot of success through her hard work in recent years. Remarkably, Sarah has still found time year, thanks to the generosity of the to give back through volunteer work bank. with Meal on Wheels, Lifeline’s Bookfest This is the third year this scholarship and Noosa’s Ultimate Sports Festival. has been awarded and it attracts our Sunshine Coast Community Financial finest students each year. This will be Services Limited (SCCFSL) manages the such a great start for Sarah and we’re Cooroy Community Bank branch, and proud to have had her as a student at its chairman, Rick Cooper said providing Noosa District. The sky’s the limit for support to Sarah to further her tertiary Sarah and we wish her well. We’re also education was part of the Community delighted to strengthen our relationship Bank branch’s commitment to building with the Cooroy Community Bank a stronger community. branch through this great initiative,” Ms. Wilmore said. “The idea behind the scholarship is to assist one regional or rural student per The Cooroy Community Bank year from Noosa District High School Scholarship will support Sarah with and who planned attending university study related costs for the next two for the first time in 2015,” Mr. Cooper years at $5,000 per year and she says she said. can’t wait to get started. “Because of the high costs associated “It’s going to a great adventure and I’m with living away, we knew many so excited. I’m very thankful for our applicants would need financial local Cooroy Community Bank branch assistance to help their dreams come and for giving me this opportunity. It true. Sarah was the finest applicant in a means so much to me, my family and strong list of finalists and she’s a very my future. impressive young woman to boot. I’ve been actively involved in my We’re proud to award her the 2015 community for years and hope to put scholarship and wish Sarah well in her my study to good use by helping reduce first steps towards what looks like a poverty in our world. I feel impassioned really bright future,” Mr. Cooper added. to make a change and after a lot of hard Noosa District State High School deputy work, look forward to seeing where all this will take me,” Sarah beamed. principal, Stacy Wilmore said she was delighted Sarah will be financially supported to achieve her very best this
Students here to ‘re-imagine’ Pomona Students from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) School of Design once again will be on the streets of Pomona during March and April as they undertake in an academic assignment towards their architecture degree. Pomona is one of two towns chosen this year as an outdoor classroom for students to study the architectural style and scale of buildings and imagine how they might design extensions and new structures that fit within the town streetscapes and historic buildings. The Majestic Theatre and Noosa Museum will be among buildings the students will study. They have also been asked to imagine an ‘All Ages Centre’ complex on vacant land in Station Street, adjacent to the Pomona Bowls Club. The task is an academic exercise, designed to provide the Year 3 architectural students with a ‘real life’ design task beyond the theory and lecture rooms of the QUT Brisbane Gardens Point campus, said lecturer Yasu Santo. He said the All Ages Centre was a challenge for the students, designed around the concept of an activities hub for generations from children to the elderly. Pomona residents should get ready to be stopped in the street by groups of students asking questions about what town characteristics they like and what lifestyle advantages they cherish. The students have until the end of the first semester to submit their assignments in the form of architectural concept drawings. There is no expectation that the students’ concepts will be built, however. Related to the students’ design exercise, Cameron Barrie, a QUT town planning student, will be re-imagining Pomona as his final assignment before graduation. ‘Real word’ experience in support of academic training within the university walls forms part of the QUT learning philosophy.
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Permaculture Noosa plans busy year for 2015 Permaculture Noosa has begun a busy schedule of regular meetings designed to put the recent good rain to use, teaching people about nurturing the soil and growing lots of fruits and vegetables to supplement the weekly grocery shop.
Imagine sitting under spreading Poinciana trees enjoying fresh scones, strawberry jam and cream while a renowned photographer, artist and author generously shares his knowledge and insights.
If you are not sure about how to go about it, join up for a workshop, or simply go along, have a cuppa and ask someone who was in the same situation last community where we want to year, or several months ago. live,” Elizabeth said. The group is supporting a Entry will be through a gold coin community get-together at the donation and food will be Cooroy Memorial Hall, for four available. hours from 2pm on Saturday 7 Meanwhile, Permaculture Noosa’s March. The theme, It Will Be seed saver’s group will meet again Alright, looks at ways to connect on Thursday 12 March at the with each other and to create n Touch of the Past Cafe, Pomona, environmentally responsible 9.30am to 11.30am. Members of future for our children. the group process, pack and label According to Permaculture Noosa seeds saved by local gardeners. president, Elizabeth Fekonia, this will be an opportunity for people The aim is to distribute the seeds by various means to gardeners on to become familiar with local the Sunshine Coast so that crops organisations working towards creating a connected and kinder, that have proven successful in the equal and more sustainable world. region can be kept in circulation from one year to the next. “Groups such as the Eumundi For those living west of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre highway, a new rural supplies and Lock The Gate will be there, store has opened at Kandanga, in as well as many more. A singthe Mary Valley. BOS Rural along will be inspired by musicians calling themselves The Supplies is located at 93-94 Main Street, phone 5484 3771. Strangest Dreamers. The day is about empowering our More information about Permaculture Noosa visit the community to make a difference website: and creating the sort of www.permaculturenoosa.com.au.
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INVITATION:AFTERNOON TEA IN THE NOOSA BOTANIC GARDENS
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Imagine no more! The Noosa Botanic Garden’s Friends are bringing this to reality for members, locals and visitors at their autumn social gathering on Tuesday 10 March at 2pm. Go to the Noosa Botanic Gardens, follow the path towards the Fern Shade House, enjoy a complimentary Devonshire afternoon tea under the adjacent Poinciana trees, listen to author, artist, photographer, film-maker and politician Tony Wellington on the topic of “Expressions: Canvas, Film, Paper” and view some of his works. All with an interest in the Noosa Botanic Gardens, photography, painting or writing, are welcome to attend. For catering purposes, kindly rsvp your attendance to 0412 053281 or email: jill@creativedialogue.com
Above: Tony Wellington
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Local real estate office recognised for results Against the backdrop of recovering real estate prices, the Pomona-based Raine and Horne agency has had its efforts rewarded for obtaining good sales results for houses and rural properties listed on the books. Rain and Horne Noosa Hinterland was awarded 10th place in the number of sales achieved, against stiff competition from other Queensland franchises in the ever-growing Raine and Horne brand.
and better 2015 sales performance,” he said. Early signs are that property buyers are showing renewed interest in the Pomona and district real estate market. The on-line site realestate.com.au rates Pomona as a ‘high demand’ market, recording 144 visits to each listed property, compared with the 188 visits average for the whole of Queensland.
If you would like to discuss any real estate need, including selling or buying, Raine and Horne Noosa Hinterland or if you need someone to manage an owners, Michael and Kristin Robinson, investment property, give the Raine and were on hand to receive their honour at Horne Noosa Hinterland team a call on Above: Kristin and Michael Robinson the recent 2014 annual company awards 07 5485 1788 or call at 8 Reserve Street, celebrating the success of 2014 and looking night, held in Brisbane. forward to a bigger 2015. Pomona. The awards recognise outstanding achievement in property management, residential, commercial and rural property sales. More than 300 people attended, with new Pomona salesperson, Selena Pryde and husband Warren accompanying the Robinsons. Michael Robinson described the success of the local office as ‘a great result from a hard-working team.’ “After another relatively tough year for real estate here in the hinterland, Kristin and I are again thrilled with the achievements of our office. The team is looking forward to a fun-filled, bigger
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NOOSA COUNCIL NEWS Free holiday bus program hailed a hit
Easter Free Holiday Buses New plan to reduce bushland fire risk From Good Friday 3rd April – 12th
Noosa Council's Free Holiday Bus program has been hailed a hit, with more than 43,000 passengers climbing aboard at Christmas.
April 2015, Noosa Council, in partnership with TransLink, are once again providing FREE public transport for everyone in the Noosa Shire.
Noosa Mayor Noel Playford said a passenger survey showed strong support, with 63 per cent of respondents indicating that they'd consider reducing their household's number of cars if bus transport was free all year.
Free Services include: Route 626 Tewantin to Sunrise Beach via Noosa Heads
If the buses had not been free, 57 per cent of the respondents said they would have driven their cars, and 20 per cent would have caught the bus anyway.
Route 629 Tewantin to Noosa Junction via Noosa Civic
"This feedback is encouraging. It suggests that people who perhaps wouldn't normally use public transport, will give it a go if it's free," Cr Playford said.
Route 064 (temporary shuttle) Peregian Beach to Noosa Heads
"When we have more people who would usually drive, opting to take the bus, it means fewer vehicles on our roads. "The Free Holiday Bus initiative helps ease traffic congestion and reduces pressure on parking at our busy holiday precincts at peak periods."
Route 627 Tewantin to Sunshine Beach via Noosa Heads Route 628 Noosa Parklands to Noosa Junction via Noosa Civic
Route 632 Noosa to Cooran via Cooroy and Pomona
Boreen Point-Tewantin Flexilink and Council Cabs The free holiday buses are funded by Noosa Council’s public transport levy and aims to: Reduce congestion during peak holiday period. Promote public transport in and around Noosa. Provides stress-free access to Noosa’s best locations free of charge. Complete a feedback survey online at www.noosa.qld.gov.au and go in the draw to win a $100 visa gift card. (Survey live from the 3 April and conditions apply.)
Noosa Shire bush reserves are in the spotlight with Council developing a new fire management plan. Council yesterday authorised staff to begin bushfire risk-assessing Councilcontrolled bush reserves. Planning and Environment Manager Kerri Coyle said bushland close to private properties was high on the priority list. "New state government fire hazard mapping classifies 122 of the 159 Noosa Shire bushland reserves as medium, high or very high fire danger," Ms Coyle said. "Council developed a management plan in 2006 but with the addition of new bushland reserves and changes to fire hazard mapping under new State Planning Policy (SPP) , it now needs updating." Council will work with stakeholders such as the rural fire brigade to develop the new Noosa Bushland Reserve Network Fire Management Plan. "Council has established new fire trails and carried out prescribed burns as well as other activities outlined in the 2006 management plan, but more work needs to be done," Ms Coyle said. Staff will report back to Council with recommendations once the plan is developed.
Hinterland Christian Centre Assemblies of God Church 113 Marara Street , Cooroy
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9.30am Sunday Family Service 5.30pm Interactive Course Contemporary worship & teaching Incredible Children's Program toddlers to primary school age
Refreshments after the service People of all ages welcome
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TALL TREES LIFE
Starting again for 2015! Tuesday April 7th Cooran Hall 7.00pm - 9.00pm $15.00 Tea and Coffee available We meet the first Tuesday of the 7th April 5th May 2nd June 7th July
4th August 1st September 6th October 3rd November
A Touch of the Past Antiques Coffee Shop
1 Memorial Ave, Pomona
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Open 7 Days - 7am to 5pm
Bric-a-brac, kitchenware, clothes etc for The Community Op Shop
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Music with Piet Pomona Community House **Piano/Guitar/Cello** Beginners or intermediate Wednesday mornings Cost $15 per hour/$10 per 1/2hour Bookings Essential Ph: 5485 2427 Morning Melodies Luncheon Tewantin Noosa RSL
PH: 5447 1766 11am - 1pm 25 March “Easter Parade”
Lozza’s Rock and Roll Café WE COOK FROM THE TIME WE OPEN ‘TIL THE TIME WE CLOSE All food cooked fresh Great variety of burgers 11 flavours of milkshakes &
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thickshakes Takeaway Lollies NEW OPENING HOURS
Ice creams
Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
Cold Drinks
4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 12am - 8pm 12pm - 8pm 12pm - 8pm
Cigarettes
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Hula Hoop Workshop for Women
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Creative Connections Free Workshops Art Journaling Workshops A series of FREE vibrant two hour workshops for hinterland women and mothers. Through playful group conversations, shared experiences, art and art journaling, Aimee Stanyer and Kathryn Shewring from ‘Playing with Possibilities’ will facilitate an enquiry into your personal story of being a mother and a woman. No art experience needed!
Things that join us, our shared experiences Friday, 27 March 9.30am - Midday
Parenting out of the box Friday, 24 April 9.30am - Midday
It's time to get your hoop on! 4 week workshop is an enjoyable bodylearning experience that begins with basic hula hoop techniques, moving on to developing skills with the hoop, and combining rhythmical awareness and movement. We will also learn some simple movements to enhance health and digestion. 4 weeks, beginning on Wednesday 11 March 9am to10.15am Phoenix Room 30 King Street, Cooran Cost $80 for 4 weeks includes your own hoop to take home.
Celebrating your connections Friday, 22 May 9.30am - Midday Please book by phoning Kathryn on 0458 629 104.
Health & Nutrition Workshops Local dietitian Kate Moroney will be presenting:
Food Play Friday 27 February 9.30am - 11.30am Expand your child’s food range through play Nutritional eating and practical strategies for babies, toddlers, children and beyond Interactive food play and games
The Lunchbox Challenge
strengthen pelvic floor muscles
create openness in the hips
discover your unique power of sensual movement
stretch, move, breathe and have fun
Bookings essential Ph: Danielle 0407439947 email suckedmangos@yahoo.com
Friday 26 June 9.30am - 11.30am More details to come. Please book by phoning Charles on 0417 792 944.
Venue: Cooran Hall, 14 King Street, Cooran Support with childcare is available Bookings (with number of children) is essential Cooran Connect Workshops are FREE due to the generous support by NISER, Sisters of Charity Foundation, Playing with Possibilities, Spadeflower and Inger Rice Foundation.
Conventional & Organic Produce
Phone: 5485 1922 Is a Rainbow of Flavours that soothes the Mind, Body & Spirit
Massage Ka Huna & Remedial (health fund rebate) Counselling Astrology Readings Art Therapy Workshops
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Pomona Pacers Going strong in 2015 everyone thoroughly enjoyed the walk and the lovely forest trail. Such an adventure, especially one involving umbrellas, wouldn’t be complete without a well earned morning tea afterwards. Our regular program is based around energetic The Pomona Pacers walking walks of 50-60 minutes group is going strong in around Pomona and the 2015 with a full program of immediate area Monday to walks and social outings Friday (except public over the last couple of holidays). months. The Pomona Pacers The group has been currently meet at 6.30am in enjoying a lot of the lovely front of Pomona bush tracks around Pomona Community House. to catch a bit of shade Please note that in April we during the hotter weather will meet at 7.00am and if as well as occasionally you would like to join us venturing further afield. please contact Karen on The group recently had an 0408652821. outing to the Noosa National Park and apart from a bit of rain as we got closer to Hell’s Gates
Pomona Community House Tarn Rugs Come and meet Anya who is volunteering her time to teach a weekly rug making activity at the Lawson shed, starting on Thursday 19th March from 1.00pm to 2.30pm. The rugs will be crocheted from 'tarn' which is t-shirt yarn made from the cut up t-shirts that were unsuitable to sell from the local op shop ‘Options for U'. Anya likes to recycle and reduce landfill and what better way than to have fun by being creative and making something beautiful and functional. The cost is $3 per week which includes a coffee or tea. Large 15 mm crochet hooks are available to use and for you to buy. All tarn is free. Please bring your favourite sharp scissors for cutting up the t-shirts if you have some. Bookings Essential 0457 0427 82.
2015 DATE CLAIMERS March Pomona Community House Community Connect Morning Tea Wed 18th 9.30am - 11.00am Topic - Demetria & Brain Training Cooran Acoustic Night Sat 21st 7pm Cooran Hall
April School Holidays Fri 3rd - Fri 17th Good Friday Fri 3rd Public Holiday
School term starts Mon 20th First day back ANZAC DAY Sat 25th Public Holiday
Pomona Community House Community Connect Morning Tea Wed 20th 9.30am - 11.00am Topic - Beyond Blue
May
July
Cooran Acoustic Night Sat 2nd 7pm Cooran Hall
Cooran Acoustic Night Sat 25th 7pm Cooran Hall
Pomona Community House Community Connect Morning Tea Wed 20th 9.30am - 11.00am Topic - Gail Forrer Noosa News
Wimmers King Of The Mountain Festival Sun 26 All Day
August
June
Seniors Week Sat 15th - Sun 23rd
Easter Monday Mon 6th Public Holiday
Queens Birthday 8th Public Holiday
Cooran Acoustic Night Sat 29th 7pm Cooran Hall
Youth Week Activities Fri 10th - Sun 19th
Cooran Acoustic Night Sat 13th 7pm Cooran Hall
Sept
Pomona Table Tennis Pomona Hall - Lower Room Next to Red Cross Op Shop Monday to Fridays Paul 5485 4485 Bernard 5485 0888 12
Pomona Tennis Club Pomona Showground Tuesday Social Tennis 9am - 12pm - $2.50 Friday Social Tennis 7pm - $4.50 Thursday Juniors & Beginners 3.15pm-4.15pm Contact Roger 5485 1749
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Noosa Country Show Frid10th & Sat 11th Social Indoor Bowls Pomona Memorial Hall Wednesday 9am - 11.30am Casual Dress - flat sole shoes (Rubber soft compound) All Ages Welcome
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1 Memorial Ave, Pomona PH: 54852427 FAX: 5485 1702 PHOTOCOPYING COLOUR PRINTING SCANNING / EMAILS LAMINATING FAXING VENUE HIRE WORKSHOPS/FUNCTIONS PH: 5485 2427 CENTRELINK MEDICARE SELF SERVE ACCESS POINT
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 continue
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Pomona Book Exchange
Lawson ShedWriting Pomona Creative
Monday - Friday 9am to 3.30pm Pomona Community House
Tuesday 9.30am - 12pm Cost $3 per person includes coffee/tea Contact Noel Ph: 0403 173 851
Swap or buy a book $2.00
Pomona Astronomy Club 4th Wednesday of the month 7.30pm Cost $3 per person Lawson Shed Contact Jacqui 0420 518 222
Donations of books welcomed Cards - Starting 10 March Pomona Pixel People Lawson Shed 1st/2nd/4th Monday 7pm-9pm Cost $4 per person
Pomona Community House Tuesday 9am - 12pm Cost $3 per person includes coffee/tea
Tarn Rugs - Starting 19 March Pomona Community House - Lawson Shed Thursday 1pm - 2.30pm Cost $3 per person includes coffee/tea Bookings Essential 0457 042782
** Camera Enthusiasts Welcome **
Music with Piet
Scrabble - 13 March
Computer Lessons
Pomona Community House Wednesday from 9am Cost $15 per hour or $10 per 1/2 hour Booking Required PH: 5485 2427
Pomona Community House 2nd Friday of the month 9.30am - 12.30pm Cost $3 per person includes coffee/tea
Tuesday 9am-12pm Donation $3 per visit Booking Essential Phone: 5485 2427
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PLOD’S PAGE Floody Idiots: Well we dodged it last year but Marcia gave it to Yeppoon and Rocky and a related system left us with moderate flooding…. historically moderate for our locals anyway! Rather than just wait and see, emergency services consulted with residents and local disaster management groups to kick into gear early and prepare communities as far as possible. Then the rain came and whilst the services were doing their best to ensure the safety of people and property, a number of sightseeing try hards decided to drive around road closed and flooded signs in their lift kit prepped 4wd’s and, even a few small sedans. These clearly weren’t locals trying to get home, we assisted those as far as possible. We get genuinely busy in these type of events and don’t have time for individuals disregarding good advice and seeing how deep the water on Louis Bazzo Drive really is. What then happens is that they can often lose the road or hit submerged obstacles and then have to climb onto the roof of their drowned car, taking selfies naturally.
by Dan McNamara, Pomona Police
Phone: 5485 2586
new one, some are clearly just having a go. Even slow speed falls onto bitumen or concrete have resulted in compressed skull fractures and broken limbs, ask the ambos. Parents, we know you love your kids.
Crime:
A basic bike helmet starts at around 30 dollars = lunch. Preventable brain damage, cranial-facial injuries = lifetime of regret. You leading by example, wearing one when riding with them and ensuring they’re kitted up when they leave home = priceless.
Great work by locals in intercepting and identifying the offender resulted in a large clear up of offences some of which extended to the Brisbane area.
When we pull kids on about this and give them some guidance, I feel it’s often the parents we should be lecturing. Along with basic guidance in road rules and ensuring littlies ride with parents or older siblings, a helmet is a very effective and cheap piece of insurance. We’ll be conducting some primary school lectures on this topic in the near future.
Tragedies:
People report this to us and it then becomes a priority job and ties us up, along with, potentially, the highly valued Fire Service swift water rescue teams who are better off deployed to genuine emergencies.
We recently experienced a crime spike in the Kin Kin and Cooran areas with several break and enters of dwellings and motor vehicle thefts.
We also conducted drug search operations in January in conjunction with specialist police units which resulted in the detection of dangerous drugs and utensils at several premises in Pomona and Cooran. We run drug search operations at least every 2 months in our patch as aside from drug related offences, amphetamine addiction in particular is clearly linked to property crime and offences of violence, fruit from the poisoned tree, so to speak. Anyway folks, a pretty good start to the year from Plod’s desk, stay well and be good to each other.
Despite a run of almost 2 years without a fatal traffic crash in the Pomona Police Division, the end of 2014 saw 2 Sgt Dan McNAMARA OIC tragic deaths in the Federal area in the Pomona Police 548 52586 space of about one month. When Police examine road fatalities we look at causal factors such as driver condition, Just FYI next time guys, we have a POMONA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE behaviour, mechanical defects and traffic ticket now worth $683.00 for environment. Whenever possible, we disregarding road closed signs, about the cost of 2 Mickey Thompsons in your try to work with agencies such as the Transport department and Councils to language. change speed limits, increase signage or As usual, the vast majority of locals did modify road conditions. For a quiet the right thing and we came out of it country road, Middle Creek road OK. Thanks also to the Cooran and Kin Federal punches above it’s weight in Manager - Brian Lawson Kin local Disaster management groups tragedies and has seen too many fatals Coordinator - Heather Manders who did some sterling work in their Coordinator - Kathryn Shewring in the past 10 years. communities. We’ve been giving it increased Cooroora Connect is an initiative of Cheap Insurance: attention with regular traffic safety Pomona & District Community House. patrols and are working to have the We’ve had increasing reports of The material published in Cooroora Connect speed limit reduced from 80 to 60km/h, may be reproduced only with appropriate primary school kids as young as 5, riding pushbikes to school and around as in my opinion, this is not an 80 km/h authorisation and acknowledgment. road at the best of times. Please use Pomona without helmets. When The views expressed in Cooroora Connect are not extra caution when travelling in this speaking to these kids, some reckon necessarily the views of the editor, publisher or they don’t own a helmet or they need a area. Pomona District Community House. 14
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SUNDAY SERVICES Pomona Community Hall Reserve Street, Pomona 9.30 - 11am Family Service * Contemporary Music * * Teaching * * Kids Church * Refreshment after the service
Options 4 U Op Shop 1 Memorial Av Pomona
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Ph: 5485 0206 or 0412 972744
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