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Volunteers clean up the Hinterland

March 2016

Young @ ’Art The Pomona & District Community House and the Pomona Railway Station Gallery are thrilled to announce a series of Easter school holiday workshops for creative young people aged 12-18 years.

Young @ ‘Art, a collaboration of Pomona & District Community House and Pomona Railway Station Gallery, will give young people the opportunity to explore different art mediums in 5 exceptional workshops. Funded by Noosa Council and supported by the Cooroy/Pomona Lions Club, the workshops will be facilitated by experienced local artists who are passionate about their art and keen to pass on their knowledge.

Cooroora PCYC Emergency Services Cadets were among the dozens of volunteers who turned out for Clean Up Australia Day to collect rubbish from around the district and preserve Noosa’s environmental credentials.

Noosa Hinterland residents turned out in force early this month to clean up sites where rubbish has been dumped or accumulated following recent rains.

Jurisevic. While the volume of rubbish collected this year is still being tallied, in 2015, 500 Noosa volunteers collected more than 12 tonnes of rubbish.

This year there were more than 20 open sites across the Noosa Region where volunteers donated their services, including a new site at Federal staffed by the local school P&C. Other sites this year included Kin Kin, Cooran, Pomona and Boreen Point.

Councillor Jurisevic, a advocate of the annual kerbside rubbish collection, said those who dump rubbish and white goods in bush areas now had no excuse to continue the illegal practice.

Clean Up Australia Day in Noosa was supported by the Council and more than 30 Illegal dump sites once again, were a major community organisations. focus said volunteer coordinator, Joe

"Our community has so many talented artists and craftspeople. It's just great to see them willing to share their expertise to nurture the creativity of young people in the region. The Gallery is really happy to be involved," said Pomona Gallery manager, Wendy Catlin.

All workshops will be held at the Lawson Shed, Memorial Avenue, Pomona (next to the Community House) from 10.00am – 2.30pm and will cost $5.00 per session.

For all bookings, a list of materials provided and what to bring, call the Community House on 5485 2427.

Book in quickly as places are strictly limited!

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Bunnings donates kitchen to Pomona Hall The Memorial School of Arts Hall in Reserve Street Pomona has had a kitchen makeover courtesy of Bunnings Hardware Stores.

Bunnings donated the cabinetry and labour to completely remove the old kitchen and install the new cabinets and sink.

An enthusiastic team from the Noosaville and Gympie branches headed up by Bunnings’ Activity Organisers Siobhan Grey from Noosaville and Elaine King from Gympie spent two and a half days transforming the kitchen from a tired unfriendly space into a modern and functional kitchen.

Siobhan Grey (centre) and Elaine King (right) of Bunnings with the Pomona Hall Committee The hall is an integral part of the Pomona community. On any week it is in the new kitchen. home to karate, indoor bowls, ballroom the Hall Committee means that the dancing, worship, zumba and yoga as well a venue for weddings, schools and kitchen meets both of these standards.

We must also thank Brian O’Connor for the Antique and Collectibles fair. his initiatives and support in getting President of the Hall Committee, this project of the ground.” Christine Christine Harmon said that there is said. constant demand on the kitchen and Complementing the new kitchen that it is important that it meets contemporary standards of hygiene and cabinets donated by Bunnings, the hall committee has met the cost of painting convenience. the kitchen area and laying new vinyl “This new donated kitchen, together floor coverings. with updated appliances purchased by Wild Daisy for Holistic Health and Wellness Contact Lisa on 0429 963 036

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While the Noosa Country Show won’t be held until 9-10 September 2016, the Show Society is seeking volunteers to help organise this year’s event. Planning is well underway. About 100 volunteers are required in the days leading up to the annual event, much planning goes in beforehand publishing the schedule booklet, organizing the Show ball and seeking exhibitors for the various sections. Contact the show office on 5485 2331.

The changing face of Pomona The concept of new businesses operating from a laneway behind the Memorial Ave shops – first mooted in a Noosa Council precinct plan for Pomona, dated 2005 – has taken root in the form of a rustic coffee shop at the rear of the Rusty Hinge clothing store.

Design again undertake part of their coursework at Pomona, re-imagining how the town could look in 20 years time.

They will present their concepts to lecturers and tutors in July. Pomona’s ‘laneway culture’, exemplified by Chutney Lane and Pomona Lane, will receive special attention.

million permanent structure, while the push continues for more passenger shuttle trains to operate between Gympie North and Nambour. The new platform will be in place by the end of the year, on current planning.

Meanwhile, Noosa Council has begun It is one of several new changes to the exploring measures it might take at town’s retail heart, deepening its Stan Topper Park as the State Coroner bohemian appeal while broadening its In the same timeframe, Noosa Council investigates the death of Coast woman, charm and retail offering to locals and Teena Devine, who died last month will commence a pathways and visitors alike. when a runaway vehicle rolled into the connectivity study into how people park, hitting a second vehicle that then Increasingly, Pomona is a drawcard for walk and access the town. those who want to stroll its streets, stop It will roll over into the 2016-17 financial struck Ms Devine. A row of bollards in the park along the Hospital Street for a coffee and something to eat, hunt year, including a public consultation boundary is one of a number of possible up a bargain in its independent shops, phase. New and enhanced pathways actions under consideration. check out the antique dealers and buy could result, the first expected to be a pre-loved goods at the muchThe most exciting new development, $150,000 path from the Reserve Street frequented charity stores. The town is much anticipated, is the conversion of level crossing, past Pages Furniture now an active service centre for 8000 what was the ‘pink shop’ women’s Factory towards the museum on the people. fashion shop at the western end of opposite side of Factory Street.

Reserve Street into the ‘charcoal shop’ – The evolution of Pomona’s shopping In July, the Queensland Department of formally known as ‘That Place In hub will be explored further in the Transport and Main Roads is expected Pomona’. It has become an art space, coming months as architectural to begin replacing the temporary eatery and boutique brewery. students from the Queensland scaffold and plywood platform at the University of Technology School of Continued page 4 Pomona railway station with a $1

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As with the makeover of the Nameste Noosa by Surinder and Jacqui Dhawan, That Place in Pomona has the potential to be a ‘destination venue’, drawing people from across the hinterland and shire to Pomona, in much the same way The Spirit House restaurant and cooking school has cemented Yandina’s popularity with outsiders.

That Place in Pomona brings a new experience to the town. Owner Mark Douglas has restored the old shop to expose its quirky architecture, including remnants of the time when it was a bakery. The curve of an old tank is now a bar. The premises are fully licensed and will serve what Scottish chef Dave Mackintosh describes as ‘fresh and simple’ international cuisine.

“Ninety per cent of what we offer will be made on the premises,” he said.

Mark has contacted local producers through the Country Noosa Network to source local product from the hinterland and to reduce food miles. In future, he wants to introduce ‘produce swap’ days, where people can exchange their excess fruit and vegetables on site. Space will be leased cheaply to visiting artists, while a tattooist has been installed upstairs.

The craft brewery to the rear has a shearing shed feel, leading to an outdoor courtyard and garden where organic permaculture practices will be taught.

Pomona’s Pharmacy, now operating under the LiveLife banner. Jacqui Kiel, the business partner, took over the current pharmacy next door back in September. She also operates the chemist at Cooroy. Her husband, Wesley Meyer, owns two pharmacies at Coolum. The couple lives at Noosaville.

Jacqui said she was looking forward to bringing an expanded range of products to Pomona to fill the bigger space within the former cafe, which has been vacant for some time. “We are seeking community opinions about what they want us to stock.”

A suggestion box sits at the front of the store.

Coffee palaces The biggest shake-up, however, is occurring within Pomona’s cafe culture.

Deb Vassallo and husband Manny have switched the location of their business from Chutney Lane to the rear of the Rusty Hinge, with access through that store onto Memorial Avenue. The couple have been wellknown business faces in Pomona, with Manny previously running the pizza business now known as Serges. The new premises, in an enclosed courtyard, has a rustic feel. The business is called SpillDEBeans. Deb explained that the old Chutney Lane space had become too small. The new premises had a ‘community space’ feel, she said.

This is evident in the fact that the shop is used by a mother’s club, a spinning group and even emergency service workers who The repurposing of buildings undertake training at the new fire and rescue station. is occurring elsewhere too.

The old Sunshine Cafe will The departure of Gay become the new home of Warner and her partner Ken 4

New chef in town, Dave Mackintosh will introduce a varied international cuisine to the business that will be known as That Place In Pomona. from the successful A Touch of the Past coffee parlour due to health reasons has denied Pomona a popular allweekend stopover for motoring tourists exploring the hinterland.

“It leaves a big hole in the town,” said Isabella (Izzie) Feisst, who together with husband Brett, own the nearby Coffee Stop shop and outdoor cafe.

The Feisst’s, in turn, have put the ‘for sale’ sign in the front window and have begun fielding inquiries from those interested in buying the business. They have bought some expensive ‘toys’, a caravan, dinghy and a motor bike among them, in anticipation of embarking on a touring holiday of Australia. The former New Zealanders bought the business three years ago in December. That three years was the time they gave themselves to run a successful business.

“It has been an adventure and we have met many lovely people,” Izzie said.

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“We will miss not being busy. I am looking forward to semi-retirement, but we won’t be retiring,” she said.

“We won’t miss the work, but the people,” Brett added.

Glen Britten, the man marketing the three shop spaces in Reserve Street left vacant by the closure of the Touch of the Past, says strong interest is being shown by new business proprietors.

“I have rented one space already, negotiations are continuing with another and I am yet to interest anyone in the shop on the corner which is fitted out for a coffee lounge,” Mr Britten said.

“The confirmed proprietor going in there will be selling product not available already at Pomona,” he said.

“In retrospect, the biggest mistake was leasing the entire three spaces to one business. I am confident we will have three new operators there where only one existed previously.”

Across the railway tracks, in Factory Street, the Rocking Relics antiques barn operated by Jason Siciliano has relocated to the building formerly occupied by Cooroora Screen and Blinds, now located behind the Caltex service station. As well as expanding its offering, and attracting new customers from among the visitors walking between the Noosa Museum and the Majestic Theatre, Rocking Relics also plans to offer coffee and refreshments from an old Chevrolet truck on site.

looking for something where I have complete control. I can enjoy this without the stress,” she said.

Corinna said she will bring new clients to town rather than compete with existing hair salons. “I have people coming here from Tewantin, Coolum, Cooroy and Gympie.” Corinna is a professional colourist. Her daughter, Cate, will be starting as an apprentice soon.

Meanwhile, negotiations are continuing for a handover of the business at Evolutions, the hair salon in Reserve Meanwhile the coffee culture Street. shake-up continues, with To complement La Maison Dawn Gwynne indicating de Fabienne in Station Street that her Gilded Lily florist comes Concept 54, a and coffee business is open handbag and accessories for expressions of interest from potential new owners. store in Reserve Street.

Concept 54 has shops in Retail spaces for rent at Childers and Gympie, so the Pomona remain under tight opportunity to rotate stock control, with several new allows for a fresh offering to businesses noting that they be on display constantly. have had to wait to bring their new ventures to reality. Across town, the familiar Shell logo has appeared at One of these is the Corinna the Pomona Service Centre.

Hall hair styling business, which waited some time for Managers Harry and Garry premises to become available Guntake say the new look is designed to reassure in the former pain clinic customers that their fuel is space in Factory Street. sourced from a reputable “I have been looking for a supplier. The servo has not shop here for the past four been sold to the multiyears,” Corinna said. national Shell conglomerate, Corinna has been in the but remains independent. profession for 28 years, Soon, new high-capacity having worked in London, pumps will be installed on Sydney and New York. At Mt the front apron. The facade Isa, she operated a busy shop will be painted white to and has moved to Pomona complete the makeover. for lifestyle reasons. “I was

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Chloe is ecstatic and university bound It’s been a big few days for former Noosa District State High School student, Chloe Bare.

As the winner of the 2016 Cooroy Community Bank scholarship, Chloe will head to the University of the Sunshine Coast next week with the funds to realise her tertiary dream. She topped the list of several impressive applicants and Chloe now has plans to tackle a Bachelor of Criminology and Justice Studies and then take on Bachelor of Laws as her Above: Geoff Edwards, Chloe Bare and Chris Roff celebrates Chloe’s second degree in 2017. scholarship.

It’s the beginning of an exciting chapter for the community.

Noosa District State High Cooroy teen who has already School principal, Chris Roff “The idea behind the found a lot of success said he was delighted Chloe scholarship is to assist one through her hard work in regional or rural student per will be financially supported recent years. Remarkably, to achieve her very best this Chloe still found time to give year from Noosa District High School who planned to year, thanks to the generosity back through volunteer attend university for the first of the bank. work, organising a Sleep time in 2016,” Mr. Edwards “This is the fourth year this Rough Night - raising said. scholarship has been awareness of the homeless in awarded and it attracts our our surrounding “Because of the high costs finest students each year. communities and was one of associated with living away, This will be such a great start twelve 2015 winners of the we knew many applicants for Chloe and we’re proud to Order of Australia would need financial have had her as a student at Assiciation’s Secondary assistance to help their School Citizenship Award in dream come true. Chloe was Noosa District. The sky’s the limit for Chloe and she has a Queensland. the finest applicant in a real desire to put her talents strong list of finalists and Cooroy Community Bank she’s a very impressive young to use for her community, so branch manager, Geoff woman to boot. We’re proud we wish her well. We’re also Edwards said providing delighted to strengthen our to award her the 2016 support to Chloe to further relationship with the Cooroy scholarship and wish Chloe her tertiary education was Community Bank branch part of the Community Bank well in her first steps towards through this great initiative,” what looks like a really bright branch’s commitment to future,” Mr. Edwards added. Mr. Roff said. building a stronger

The Cooroy Community Bank Scholarship will support Chloe with study related costs for the next two years at $5,000 per year and she says she can’t wait to get started.

“It’s going to be a great adventure and I’m so excited.

I’m very thankful for our local Cooroy Community Bank branch for giving me this opportunity. It means so much to me and my future.

I’ve been actively involved in my community for years and hope to put my study to good use by becoming a lawyer in the criminal court one day, opening my own practise and in some small way helping to reduce poverty in our world.

It’s been my dream since I was 11 years old,” Chloe beamed.

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Council candidates line up for inspection Lifestyle and economy are agenda priorities If the past two years of Noosa Council post de-amalgamation has been a period of consolidation and agenda setting, the next four will be marked by strategic action around the themes of a sustainable economy, preservation of the Noosa lifestyle and effective landuse planning through the Noosa Plan review.

Faster rollout of the NBN is critical also if Noosa is to take advantage of a smarter digital economy.

These were the themes that peppered the presentations by the three mayoral hopefuls and 12 of 13 councillor candidates who fronted an audience of about 120 people at the Pomona Memorial Hall on 27 February ahead of the council elections to be held on 19 March.

Noosa Council candidates faced ratepayers at a packed public meeting held at the Pomona Memorial Hall. wants to draw more RV and recreational caravaners from the Bruce Highway to the rural villages.

Sandy Bolton said a diversified economy and sustainable agriculture based on the Noosa Brand would be among her priorities if elected as mayor. Consultation and ‘community unity’ would be hallmarks of her The issue of proper representation for mayoralty she said, reinforced by a the hinterland was a hot topic, with those standing for election being asked series of town precinct plans as part of the Noosa Plan review. “We need to their views on divisional introduce new and sustainable industry representation. Sitting councillors as that does not destroy what we enjoy well as a majority of the candidates already,” she said. She also wants to present were not in favour of oneboost resources within the council person divisions representing specific economic development unit. parts of the shire.

Tony Wellington reminded those Voters face the prospect of losing an present of his record fighting effective representative from the amalgamation and as a member of the council make-up. Councillors Sandy Sunshine Coast Council, standing on a Bolton and Tony Wellington are both de-amalgamation platform. He said he contesting the mayoralty, with fought hard for conditions to be placed electoral laws preventing them from on the operations of the Kin Kin also standing as a councillor. quarry, while his successful motion as a Former long-standing councillor, Ray member of the Sunshine Coast Council Kelly of Cooroy, is the third person seeking support as mayor. He told the to defer a decision on the Cooroy broiler chicken farm had led ultimately gathering that Noosa Council should involve itself in all aspects of residents’ to the new Noosa Council voting it down. He said he had supported the lives and lobby other levels of sealing of Dr Pages Road to create a government for better services. tourist drive through the hinterland Protection of rural lands for valueand had lobbied to have a hinterland adding farming, an examination of representative on the Tourism Noosa revenue streams other than just rates and re-introduction of a Junior Council marketing committee. to involve younger people in decision- Ingrid Jackson said she would push making were among his platform strongly for better and faster internet agenda items, as is better rail connections for Noosa, better quality connections to Nambour. He also roads and a more connected 8

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community. Retention of Noosa’s enviable environment and a fairer share of resources for the hinterland are among her interests also.

Michael Rodriquez said he had a unique perspective of Noosa from the seat of a taxi as he transported an estimated 72,000 passengers over 12 years. He stressed his intention to be a ‘full-time independent’ councillor listening to the wishes of ratepayers and community groups. Re-use of the empty Tewantin TAFE college as an educational institution and more recycling of waste are among his other passions.

Former journalist and now councillor, Frank Wilkie said he was a representative of the whole shire and had made a point to understand, and fight for, hinterland issues.

The pressure to exploit Noosa’s vacant rural and rural residential lands for development was never going to go away, Greens candidate Aaron White, of Kin Kin, told the meeting.

“If elected, I will protect the Noosa Plan and promote rural industry and food technology industries as part of a sustainable, renewable economy,” he said.

Elaine Williams, now of Noosaville, said she has spent 28 years living at Federal. As with other candidates, she supported a ‘sustainable future’ for Noosa.

The adequacy of the Noosa road network is a concern.

Academic Steven Boyd is the former chair of the Noosa Biosphere economic committee in its previous guise. He wants a better educated workforce locally, exploitation of the economic benefits of a digital revolution and ‘smart industry’ established locally, in keeping with the Noosa way of life. He also wants to ‘rebirth’ under-utilised community assets.

Mosaic memorial honours service of Light Horsemen

Sitting councillor, Joe Jurisevic, said he had delivered on all promises that he took to the last election, including the re-establishment of a kerbside rubbish pick-up service. Better infrastructure, including roads, would be among his priorities this time around, if elected. Joe has had an affiliation with Pomona over the years.

Brian Stockwell is the president of the Noosa Ratepayers Association and a former Noosa councillor. His background is in rural and agriculture research and regional development. He is one of the few candidates to publish a policy document, which emphasises protection of the Noosa lifestyle and development of ‘leading edge’ initiatives for sustainable agriculture. Mr Stockwell was an early supporter of Noosa Council, was on the committee that developed what has become the Noosa Trail Network and was instrumental in the planting 400,000 trees across Noosa. He is the only candidate to have published a series of policy statements dealing with the economy, lifestyle and landscapes, and landuse planning.

Jess Glasgow is one of a number of younger candidates seeking election to council. A local government engineer by profession, now the owner of an IT business, he said he would promote and support council initiatives based around three key themes of social well-being, the economy and environment. “Those three things must be in sync,” he said. Jobs and lifestyle protection are high on his list of priorities.

Ken Coleman may be a familiar face in Pomona, being a mail contractor. He has 20 years experience in that role, but also working for the Department of Main Roads and Queensland Rail. He wants Noosa Council to promote responsible progress and economic activity to support jobs locally. The council needed to be ‘less opaque’ in its decision-making processes, he said. He wants the empty Tewantin TAFE buildings leased to an established education institution.

If ever you encounter Mark Denham, chances are you are in trouble. He is a paramedic with a 26-year residency in Noosa Shire. “I help people – that is my job” he said. “We need to get the right balance in the Noosa Plan in support of economic growth and sustainability as well as influence state and federal policy in respect of local initiatives.”

He found a supporter in a familiar face on council, Cr Frank Pardon. “It is our job to lobby on your behalf with other levels of government and to deliver,” he said. Always a champion of practical outcomes for ratepayers, Cr Pardon said he would support further development of the Noosa Museum and he announced that the council had ‘locked in’ to its next budget a $150,000 pathway for Pomona and a $250,000 bus turn-around at the Pomona State School.

Patrick Lloyd was travelling overseas and was unable to attend the forum. He is standing to reduce red tape for business and acting on economic development.

Intricate tiles make up the mosaic picture at Pomona’s new memorial to 5th Light Horse Brigade.

The unveiling of a commemorative art wall celebrating the Sunshine Coast Equestrian Anzacs will be held on Saturday April 9th 10am-12 noon at the Community Enterprise Centre, 1 School Street, Pomona.

Equestrian History DVD that NISER produced in 2015.

The 5th Light Horse Anzac memorial is a mosaic, slump glass-art and hardwood installation funded by the Department of Veteran Affairs, Artslink Qld, the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal and NISER.

The Centre is the refurbished ‘Old Rangers House’ and Queensland Parks & Wildlife offices.

The art work was designed and created by local Noosa hinterland artists Jason Makeig, Lillian Shewring and Lynda Black plus a significant number of community volunteers and supporters of the project.

The Sunshine Coast hinterland has a rich equestrian and Anzac history. This unique art installation pays tribute to the light horsemen and their horses who fought in World War I. The work highlights the Anzacs winning victory at the Battle of Beersheba in Palestine and the project is an extension of the Anzac

The new Mayor of Noosa Shire Council will be invited to unveil the commemorative wall and the event also heralds the official launch of the NISER Community Enterprise Centre at Pomona.

It is now a hub of activity and offers assistance for people starting businesses, employment projects, training and art workshops, consultations and access to counselling and therapies.

Inside the Centre the walls are hung with a collection of paintings and drawings by local artists Lynda Black which will also be on show at the launch.

Members of the public are invited to attend this official launch and celebrate the 5th Light Horse Regiment and the equestrian Anzacs leading up to Anzac Day 2016.

Light refreshments will be available. Please contact NISER for more information: 07 5485 2780.

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Young @ ’Art Workshops From page 1 Creative Photography with Mia Hacker – Thursday 31 March You will be shown how to find that interesting photo subject matter that can be transformed into a creative artwork using ‘Adobe Lightroom’ computer program. If you don’t have a laptop with ‘Lightroom’ installed you can follow along on the large projection screen.

Fantastic Plastic with Dale Leach – Friday 1 April Introducing a ‘fantastic’ material that can be traced or drawn on using marker pens and pencils. You can create charms for bracelets, key-rings tags, magnets, brooches and more. The possibilities are endless.

Geometric Design in Art & Craft with Jenni Radke – Monday 4 April

Examples of artists’ work to be taught at the youth workshops.

Explore geometric designs in history as well as in contemporary pieces as part of collecting ideas for use in your own work. 6-8 practical exercises will extend design ideas, solve common geometric problems and help you create interesting patterns that you can use throughout your artworks.

Fleece to Fun Fashion with Karen Grady & Bel Arnold – Thursday 7 April A day of fun, fashion and fleece. You will start with a little bit of fleece – wool, alpaca and silk – mix it up a bit and ‘sit and spin’. You will create the yarn to felt or weave your very own

fashion statement. Take your piece home for keeps and show it off.

Graffiti Art with Leigh Hooker – Friday 8 April In this workshop you will create your own graffiti art. You will find out how to make your own stencils and discover new ways of creating street art. Express your individual creativity and also see displayed it with other people’s work to create a one-off mural.

For all bookings, a list of materials provided and what to bring, call the Community House on 5485 2427.

Book in quickly as places are strictly limited!

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YOUR LIFE – YOUR CHOICE! MAKING THE MOST OF CONSUMER DIRECTED CARE

Hop aboard free Easter holiday buses

On Wednesday 16 March, starting at 9.30am at the Lawson Shed, Pomona our first Community Connect morning tea will commence. Topic for discussion will be an important issue for all Seniors and their carers – Consumer Directed Care.

Skip the pressure of parking this Easter with Council’s free holiday buses.

Aged Care reform has changed the way that home care is delivered in Australia giving older people more choice and control over the services they receive and how they are delivered. You have the right to have your wishes for lifestyle and support respected.

Travel will be free on all local bus routes (excluding 620, 622, 630 and 631) between 25 March and 3 April with a free shuttle on the road between Peregian Beach and Noosa Heads.

“The free holiday bus initiative is ever -popular, with tens of thousands of people typically climbing aboard during the Easter and Christmas holidays,” Noosa Council Planning and Infrastructure Director Martin Drydale said.

The free holiday buses help encourage residents and visitors to give public transport a try.

“More than 60 per cent of passengers polled during the recent Christmas free holiday bus initiative said they had access to a car in Noosa, so it’s great to see people actively choosing to take the bus instead,” Mr Drydale said.

The survey also found more than 50 per cent of passengers polled were locals.

Travel on a range of regular services, and a temporary service will be free this Easter.

Regular services Route 626 - Sunrise Beach -Tewantin Route 627 - Sunshine Beach -Tewantin Route 628 - Noosa Junction- Noosa Parkland Route 629 - Noosa Junction -Tewantin Route 632 - Cooran - Noosa Junction

In this FREE interactive session presented by COTA you will find out how:  

You can take control of the type of care you receive You and your care provider can work together to give you the care you need

All aboard the No. 632 bus for free travel between Cooran and Noosa Heads, via Pomona.

Come and find out what this means for you. Find out what information and assistance is available to help you with your decisions.me: Light refreshments available with gold coin donation.

Additional temporary service

For bookings and information please call the Community House on 5485 2427.

Route 064 - between Peregian Beach and Noosa Heads. For residents living between Peregian and Noosa, instead of catching Route 620, the temporary service, Route 064 (operated by Sunbus) is for you.

JUNIOR KARATE CLASSES JKA Pomona Karate dojo is offering a separate class for the 4-6 year old age group.

The Boreen Point Flexilink service and Noosa Council Cabs services will also be free from 25 March to 3 April (normal booking procedures apply).

It will be held on Monday nights at 6pm for 45 minutes at the Pomona Hall. The class will run for school terms only. Cost for the full term is $60.

Generally, a weekend timetable will operate on most public holidays.

The kids karate class will focus on fitness, co-ordination and simple karate drills, so it will be aimed at being a more fun class but still with the karate discipline.

Timetables are available at www.translink.com.au or call 13 12 30 anytime.

For more information visit Council’s website: www.noosa.qld.gov.au or call

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Tyndle Colley, one of our black belts is taking the class. It is a great introduction to karate for little ones. Phone Kim Vines on 0422 373 198 to book.

JAYS TREE WORKS 0448 060 989 Professional & Quality Service Large Tree Removals / Pruning / Stump Grinding 4WD Tipper Truck / Land Cleaning Palm Removals / Yard Maintenance

No Job too big or small www.jaystreeworx.com.au

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Yoga as antidote to the stresses of modern life Busy is the modern life. And coping with it is the question. The demands of daily life can be overwhelming. Stress is not new.

It’s been part of the human condition since the dawn of time.

Emotional breakdowns, physical exhaustion and psychological burn-out can be the result. But, persistent high levels of stress thwarts the ability to thrive and be fulfilled.

Chronic stress undermines our capacity for deep rest and relaxation and our health.

Headaches, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, weakened immunity, heart disease, fatigue and poor sleep are common stress related disorders.

We can’t control stress in the outer life but we can prevent it controlling our

Comedy duo pokes fun at daily life situations

inner life.

Stress is dealt with in different ways but many ways fail to bring balance to the body and mind and to induce deep pervasive relaxation.

Home-grown comedy duo MISFITS are now into their fourth year. What began as penning a couple of ideas down has developed & grown so quickly, it has taken them on a journey that they could never have foreseen.

Yoga, meditation and mindfulness practises are amazing antidotes to stress.

Today there is such a wide and diverse range of comedy, and personal preference will dictate what style of humour one follows. That being said, somehow, it seems there is always room for situationcomedy.

Find out how yoga, meditation and mindfulness can help you cope and increase your sense of joyous fulfilment. Join Swami Dharmashakti at the Lawson Shed on Sunday March 20 for an informative and practical workshop “To Cope or Not to Cope: yoga and meditation skills for reducing stress”.

The MISFITS stem from this notion – that almost always, there is a funny side to any situation. This is their focus.

A delicious and wholesome lunch is included. All are welcome. Bookings essential. Contact 0490059511 or dharmayoga@bigpond.com for more details.

It all starts with the germ of an idea and in using locals and friends to aid in bringing their ideas to life the MISFITS are amased at the fantastic support they have encountered along the way.

Yoga Classes *Cooran* Monday mornings *Pomona* starting Wednesday nights, from the 13 April Private Yoga therapy, workshops and Holistic counselling Contact Swami Dharmashakti for details dharmayoga@bigpond.com / 0490 059 511 BA Science (honours) Psychology, Yoga Australia - Registered Senior Teacher

Their short term goals are to further produce their skits into short films. They will also be building a home recording studio, in order to record skits for radio, and to produce audio books.

In keeping with supporting locals, the MISFITS called upon the talents of a local artist, Noel Foley, to draw their logo (pictured above).

The MISFITS look forward to continue writing and presenting skits to the public. Meanwhile, you can check out their humorous and lighthearted videos on their Facebook page: ‘Misfitskits’ (https:// www.facebook.com/ misfitskits/?fref=ts)

SEED COLLECTION WORKSHOP Those interested in collecting seeds should attend a special two-hour workshop on 17 March, organised by Noosa Landcare. Phil Moran and Ered Fox will take participants through the etiquette and procedure for collecting seeds and taking cuttings. The venue is the Pomona Rural Futures Centre, 65 Pavilion Street, starting at 5pm sharp.

Non-members must pay $10 to attend.

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Pomona Writing Group

Lovely time of year for walking…

Pomona Writer’s Group is an active group of creative writers.

The essence of our group is to enjoy the company of likeminded people whose passion is to write. Maybe write a book, a play, a film or a collection of poetry. Maybe simply enjoy writing the weekly short stories.

Whatever the reason everyone is welcome to attend and share ideas about writing. We enjoy the writing journey with each other where friendship, encouragement, and laughter revolve around writing.

Come along and see for yourself. New members are always welcome. Be inspired for a morning, for a month, or come forever. The choice is yours.

Where:

Lawson Shed behind Community House 1 Memorial Ave Pomona When: 9.30am to 11.30am Every Tuesday Coordinator: Noel Bird Ph 5485 2321 noelbird@gmail.com.

GARDENING GROUP Our gardening group will start on Friday 8th April and the first session will be about garden planning, fertilisers and soils.

Hope to see lots of new faces at our gatherings which will improve our gardens and lifestyles.

See you at 10.00 on the second Friday of each month.

Date: Friday 8 April Time: 9.00am -11.00am

The lake was still and calm, sunlight breaking through the trees, a lone fisherman waited patiently for a bite and flowers perfumed the air. This does not do justice to the glorious morning walk the Pomona Pacers shared recently at the Noosa Botanic Gardens at Lake McDonald. Magical almost captures it.

We followed up with a lovely brunch at one of the Cooroy cafes for a long relaxed chat over coffee. What a fabulous way to start the day.

If you think it sounds good then why not join us?

We walk Monday to Friday (except public holidays) for around 45 to 60 minutes. We meet in front of the Pomona Community House at 6.30 am.

Please note that from 1st April we will change to our later meeting time of 7.00 am for the cooler months. If you’d like to join please give Karen a call on 0408 652 821 or simply Photo Leonie Treagus come along.

Local Playgroups Cooran Playgroup

Cooran State Primary School Music Room - James Street, Cooran Day: Tuesday Start Time: 9.00am End Time: 11.00am Meets only during the school term Contact: Cooran State School on 5480-8333

Federal Playgroup

Venue: Lawson Shed, Pomona

Federal State School 40 Middle Creek Road, Federal Day: Tuesday Start Time: 9.00am End Time: 11.00am Meets only during the school term Contact: Federal State School on 5480 8600

Cost: $5.00 per person per session Bookings 5485 2427

Pomona Playgroup

 Registered Physio  Post Graduate in Manual Physiotherapy

 Sports Injuries  Acupuncture

Andrew Pike

 Yoga Therapy

Mob:0415 734 180 Fax: 5485 1168

 Stretch Therapy in Kit Laughlin Method Classes available

Pomona Uniting Church 17 Factory Street, Pomona Day: Tuesday Start Time: 9.00am End Time: 11.00am Meets only during the school term Contact: Sue on 5442 5290

Kin Kin Playgroup

Kin Kin State School Day: Thursday Start Time: 9.00am End Time: 11.00am Meets only during the school term Contact: Kin Kin State School on 5485 4168

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Cooran’s good old days remembered

another 5 children to their brood. 'Ma Tierney' as she was known was remembered with great affection by those that knew her 'with a twinkle in her eye and a very Irish brogue'. Martin was a fettler on the railways and they kept the gate house for the rail crossing, later they began dairying on farm they named " Rosalie" in Coles Creek Road and another later off Brewers Road called "Canberra".

This years upcoming Back To Cooran annual reunion on Marcb 20th is number 52 if you include meeting called

by Mrs. Dot Wiffler in 1964 when many were being forced to leave Cooran to seek work, some taking their houses with them.

Timber milling and dairying decline took its toll. Mrs. Wiffler was president of the organising committee in 1975 when get together was held at Cotton Tree hosting a crowd of over 400 people.

The first gathering on the oval in Cooran in 1965 was held in conjunction with school celebrating its 75th anniversary.

"This will be the last" so says Paul Tierney, who has been organiser for the past 20 years. The Noosa Museum and attendees bring photos, memorabilia and stories to share on these occasions, with tea and coffee provided and folk bringing their lunch.

The afternoon highlight is a raffle of goodies to cover costs. From 9am

For more information, phone Paul Tierney on 5482 4762 or Vivien Staggard on 5485 1041.

Martin and Bridget Tierney with their four eldest children. Thomas, Susan, Martin and Norah in front.

Sunday March 20 all are invited to the Cooran Hall to meet and chat with old and new Cooranites with their shared regard for Cooran past, present and future.

Pictured are Paul Tierneys grand parents, both emigrating to Australia in th 1880s from Ireland amd marrying in St.Stephens Cathedral in Brisbane in 1888. They arrived in Cooran by 1900 with their four eldest chiildren, adding

Volunteers Needed Volunteers are the backbone of our community and organisations wouldn’t exist without them. If you have a morning or afternoon free we would like to chat with you about volunteering at Pomona Community House. Phone 5485 2427.

Content supplied by Vivien Staggard, Noosa Museum.

Creative Aging with Piet Teaching Piano & things with strings Wednesday mornings $10 Adults or $5 kids/concession

Booking Required PH: 5485 2427

New recycling classes will turn trash into treasure Two local women, Anya la Zanya and her friend ‘Beany’, plan to start a craft group operating from the Lawson Shed, with the first session beginning on Thursday 21 April. Starting time 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

The idea is to make beautiful (mostly functional) crafts from some of our community's cast- offs, mostly fabric.

The Options For You opshop has kindly donated excess materials. “The only rules are that it should be fun and creative,” Anya said.

1 Memorial Ave, Pomona

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“Our vision is that it be a skill share. A small weekly fee of $3.00 per session will apply which includes tea and coffee. We will be asking people to share their particular passion or interest so that we can inspire one another and keep alive the handmade skills that sadly are being lost.”

Anya said that Beany would star proceedings with denim recycling for bags, bowls and journal covers. Anya will demonstrate how to make recycled T-shirt rugs.

“So, people should keep their eyes open for recycling projects that appeal to them and we will help make them happen,” Anya said. For more details contact Anya on 0457042782.

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COMPUTER LESSONS AVAILABLE For those looking to hone their computer skills or learn how computers can help you, Pomona Community House is the venue for lessons, held every Tuesday between 9am-12pm.

A donation of $3 per visit is requested.

Booking are essential!

Phone 5485 2427

Morning Melodies Luncheon Tewantin Noosa RSL PH: 5447 1766 11.00am - 1.00pm 23rd March- “Hop to It” It’s Easter

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as the night wore on. And if one supposed it were only guitars or singing, they would be wrong! The Cooran Acoustic Night encourages those creative people who have something they wish to present to an audience and welcome new acts to the concert.

Pacific Chamber Players Featuring Robert Truman, principal cellist London Philharmonic Orchestra With Janet Brewer (piano) and Julie Anne O’Reilly (Violin)

Saturday 12 March 2:00pm St Peter’s Catholic Church, Coolum Sunday 13 March 2:00pm Caloundra Uniting Church Saturday 19 March 2:00pm Cooran Memorial Hall TICKETS AT THE DOOR Adults $27 Concessions $22 School Students $7 Afternoon Tea provided Enquiries 54468128 HAYDN Piano Trio No 1 in G, “Gypsy” BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in E flat, Opus 1, No 1 SAINT-SEANS “The Swan” SMETANA Piano Trio in G minor, Opus 15

www.pacificchamberplayers.com

The last evening brought the eclectic and the aspiring; the Get ready for the second accomplished; and the Acoustic Night this year, to inventive. Such acts as be held on 12th March, at the Drumming, Dancing, School of Arts Hall Cooran. Singing, Violin, Cello, Wow! What an incredible Country, Piano, Classical night our first February and more. Be sure not to concert was! Both miss the next one! onlookers & performers The Cooran Acoustic Night appeared to enjoy is held in the School of Arts themselves immensely. It Hall, King St., Cooran. was a great turnout, as act Doors open at 6.30pm after act brought something Show starts 7pm so get in delightfully fresh to the early to scrawl your name on stage. It truly is remarkable the board! Great food is the level of talent which is available including Tea, drawn to this event, here in Coffee & Cakes. $4 entry the little town of Cooran. and there’s a lucky door The February evening treated the audience to acts not only of a high calibre, but also wonderfully diverse

LIFE DRAWING 2016 COORAN ART SPACE 30 King Street, Cooran

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Please arrive a little early for set-up

2016 DATES

The views expressed in Cooroora Connect are not necessarily the views of the editor, publisher or Pomona District Community House. Our aim is to produce, print and distribute Cooroora Connect in a timely manner to ensure we meet all deadlines.

March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6

PLEASE BRING OWN DRAWING TOOLS Tea and Coffee Available

Pomona Hall Lower Room Next to Red Cross Op Shop Monday to Fridays Also at Pomona State School Mon/Wed/Fri Peter 5485 0259 or Bernard 5485 0888 16

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1ST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Pomona Table Tennis

prize. Kids free. This is an alcohol free event.

However due to unforeseen circumstances that are beyond our control, we take all care but no responsibility if circumstances arise.

Email: heather@pomonacommunityhouse.com.au 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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Social Indoor Bowls Pomona Memorial Hall Wednesday 9am - 11.30am (arrive 8.30am for a 9am start) Casual Dress flat sole shoes (Rubber soft compound) All Ages Welcome

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REFERRAL & INFORMATION

1 Memorial Ave, Pomona PH: 54852427 FAX: 5485 1702 Pomona Book Exchange

Pomona Creative Writing

Scrabble

Monday - Friday 9am to 3.30pm Pomona Community House

Pomona Community House 2nd Friday of the month 9.30am - 12.30pm Cost $3 per person includes coffee or tea

Donations of books welcomed

Lawson Shed Tuesday 9.30am - 12pm Cost $3 per person includes coffee or tea Contact Noel Ph: 0403 173 851

Pomona Pixel People

Music

Swap or buy a book $2.00

Office Services

Expression of Interest Phone Jan 0427 639 130

Tuesday - by appointment Donation $3 per visit Booking Essential - Phone: 5485 2427 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 Centrelink / Medicare Access Point

Self Service Access Point Computer/Printer/Fax

Venue Hire

Booking Required PH: 5485 2427

Computer Lessons

One on One Computer Lessons

PHOTOCOPYING COLOUR PRINTING SCANNING / EMAILS LAMINATING / FAXING

Creative Aging with Piet Teaching Piano and things with strings Wednesday mornings $10 Adults or $5 kids/concession

Pomona Astronomy Club 4th Wednesday of the month 7.30pm Cost $3 per person Lawson Shed Contact Jacqui 0420 518 222

ROOM HIRE WORKSHOPS/FUNCTIONS PH: 5485 2427

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Playing on Wednesday at Community House 1pm - 3.30pm Donation $3 includes tea & coffee

Membership Pomona & District Community House invites the hinterland community to become a member.

Membership helps to support the activities and programs of the Community House. Call into today and ask for a membership form.

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PLOD’S PAGE The ripple effect During the past four weeks our area, and near North of us, have been hit by three separate vehicular incidents

by Sgt Dan McNamara, involving loss of life. These tragedies Pomona Police are all under current investigation by our Forensic Crash Unit so I won’t venture any contributing circumstances witnesses and relatives who may be at at this stage. the scene and often transport them home, and who are in my experience, On 29 January, a vehicle in which a very professional and of great young female motorist was travelling and a semi-trailer collided on the Bruce assistance. The next and obviously most profoundly affected, are the next of kin Highway at Black Mountain, resulting and loved ones, who just know from the in her death. expression on the police officer’s face On 13 February, an unoccupied vehicle when they get that door knock, ask travelled through Stan Topper Park them to sit down, that they have some Pomona before colliding with another news that will change their lives parked vehicle that subsequently struck forever. and killed a 47 year old woman visiting Pomona with her mother, who survived the incident.

This is also probably a coppers worst On 16 February, on the Mary Valley job. The police who have to deliver this Highway at Amamoor, a 58 year old news, who also have to investigate female Pomona resident’s car collided while remaining professional and with a truck, causing her death. These tragedies clearly have enormous effect supportive for the ones left behind.

Worst nightmare

in the lives of the families and community.

I’ll include the neighbours and friends in this who, despite grieving the loss, very often provide wonderful support Consider that beyond the crash, there are the after effects or ‘ripples’, so take for the deceased’s families at the a moment to consider all those affected toughest of times. by fatalities.

Then there’s the investigators who stay on at the scene for hours, sometimes The initial ripples are those involved days after the incident, meticulously the initial incident, other vehicle scouring the area for evidence to drivers, pedestrians and witnesses at the crash scene, the effect on their lives present as accurate a picture as possible is profound and the trauma often never for the families and the Coroner. leaves them.

The ripples spread out to local business owners, shop keepers and work Next, the emergency service first responders, Ambos, Police, Firies, S.E.S, colleagues who can’t believe they “spoke with Mrs Smith just yesterday” Doctors and medivac staff and and how they’ll be missed. undertakers who have to attend the scene and make it safe, attempt to save, I’ll include the school teachers, who are and ultimately, remove the deceased rarely mentioned, with the inevitable from the scene. follow up support and social work they do so well with children and friends of Ambos are a special breed, they visit upon these scenes and deal with injury those lost. and loss of life so regularly that I’m surprised they stay in the job as long as they do, and we have absolute quality staff in this area of the coast.

Dealing with loss

Then there’s the counsellors, amateur and professional, who try to provide a plan B for dealing with loss and You may not consider the tow truck drivers who are regularly called upon to learning to move forward again. At the outer edge of the pond, there’s you remove destroyed vehicles, deal with reading this.

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Phone: 5485 2586 How are you affected? Because chances are you know one of the above, have already had tragedy visit you, and have a heart.

Support in any way possible, those affected in our community. Finally, your responsibility and actions, when in control of a vehicle, will largely determine how much we limit these incidents and their after effects.

Enuff said...

Contract let for next stage of Bruce Highway roadworks With work on section A of the Bruce Highway Cooroy to Curra project nearing completion and section B already operational, the state and federal governments have awarded a contract to CPB Contractors to start building section C between Traveston and Woondum, just south of Gympie.

Not only will the Noosa Hinterland be better served by a four-lane fast freeway to Brisbane, but the existing highway will become a sub-arterial road connecting towns such as Pomona and Federal to Gympie and the Mary Valley. CPB will establish a site office in the first instance.

Section C of the Cooroy to Curra project will deliver approximately 10.5km of new, 4-lane divided highway, with provision for on-off ramps and connection to Section D – the bypass of Gympie.

Key features of section C include a new alignment , with the ability to be upgraded to 6-lanes, major waterway crossings of Traveston Creek, Kybong Creek, Cobbs Gully and Jackass Creek , also overpasses at Tandur Road and Woondum Road.

Make your own cheese & yoghurt  Cheese making workshops 63 Schreibers Rd, Cooran  Make and take home delicious ricotta, mascarpone, lime cheese & yoghurt  Enjoy hands on personalised learning experience

Gift vouchers available Contact Dawn on 0429 401425

www.easycheesy.com.au

COOROORA SCREEN & BLINDS 19a Factory Street, Pomona Ph: 5485 1287 Mob: 0419 655 901 * Screens & Security Doors * * Shutters * Awnings * * Verticals * Venetians * * Roller & Roman Blinds * POMONA True Value Hardware PH: 5485 1351 10 Reserve St Pomona FOR ALL YOUR HARDWARE, TIMBER, GARDEN, PAINT, GAS, RURAL & PRODUCE NEEDS

La Mode De Fabienne  Weddings  Evening Wear  Smart Casual

Enquiries: Snr Pastor Joy & Allan Cross Ph: 0412 972744 Email: admin@livinghopechurch.com.au www.livinghopechurch.com.au

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

(ground floor of Community House)

Ph: 5485 0206 or 0412 972744

Gift Vouchers Available.

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Shoes Handbags Jewellery Hats

2/3 Station St, Pomona Ph: 5485 2128

Pomona Barber Located behind The Caltex Garage Factory Street, Pomona No Appointment Necessary

Open Tuesday to Friday

PH: 0477 043 071

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