Cooroora Connect October 2019

Cooroora Connect An Initiative of Pomona & District Community House

October 2019

Remember, you are not alone

by Bill Brown Director- Maple Street Surgery One in five Australians aged 16 - 85 experience a mental illness in any year with the most common mental illnesses being depression, anxiety and substance use disorder.

More than half of these people do not seek any treatment options, which is vital in dealing with mental illness.

There are now many affordable options available to sufferers. It’s important to know them and not delay treatment.  Every day at least eight Australians

die from suicide and a further 30 people will attempt to take their own life. That’s 65,000 attempts and 3000 deaths every year.  Males account for 75 per cent of all

suicides and are unfortunately the least likely to seek help.

There is always support available for someone with mental health issues. disorders and gender differences, also suicide and self-harm, posttraumatic stress disorder and wellness – inclusive of family and friends.

Black Dog Institute staff, Eden mental health nurses, for young people aged 25 - 44, more psychologists, and our dedicated registered nurse, Lilly, and other so than car accidents. staff from Maple Street Surgery Maple Street Surgery will be holding an will be there to discuss causes, afternoon tea on Thursday 10 October signs and symptoms of mental at the Cooroy RSL 2pm — 4.30pm illness. (gold coin donation) to not only help Attendees will be informed about raise awareness about mental health when and where to seek help and and wellness, but also to help reduce be offered support and guidance. the stigma and promote help-seeking for the people of our community.

This will assist our community to  Suicide is the leading cause of death

This event is for people who feel they are, or could be, affected by mental illness, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, pre-natal depression, mood

develop practical strategies for helping a friend or family member suffering from depression or anxiety.

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Nestlé supports young women’s and men’s groups Thanks to generous grant funding of $16,783.68 from Nestlé Gympie in March of this year, both our Young Women’s Group (12 – 18 years) and our Young Men’s Group (10 – 14 years) have been able to maintain the excellent standard of quality staffing and great age- appropriate activities for our local youth.

As well as promoting friendship and confidence, it is a safe space for young people to engage in conversations on a range of topics that concern them.

The two groups meet on alternate Tuesday afternoons during the school term, from 3.30 – 6.30pm.

For more information please call 5485 2427 Left to Right: Group leaders Chloe Lhotka and Nigel Brent with President of Pomona Community House, Lesley Matthews acknowledging Nestlé Gympie generous grant.

Bushfire threat causes cancellation of the Great Noosa Trail Walk The Great Noosa Trail Walk has been a victim of the recent fires on the Sunshine Coast.

The organiser, Mr Jim Ennis, said the decision to postpone the walk to May next year was made in conjunction with the SES and the National Trust Australia (Qld).

“Although walkers will be disappointed, we had to put safety first,” Mr Ennis said.

“The fires on the Sunshine Coast, together with the forecast weather conditions for October, forced us to postpone the walk, which was to be held from 5 October.”

Mr Ennis said the walk would be re-scheduled for the long weekend 2 - 4 May next year.

For walkers wishing to defer their walk until May, bookings would be held and they would be guaranteed a place.

If walkers needed to cancel, Mr Ennis said they should contact him as soon as possible on gntw@cooroyfuturegroup.com.au.

“We will refund the cost of tickets, but please be aware that it may take approximately four (4) weeks for us to process refunds,” Mr Ennis said.

Walkers who do not cancel but choose to walk in May will save money. Mr Ennis said he anticipated the cost of entry next year would rise from $249 to $299 to cover increasing costs.

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Community orchestra forms new partnership Members of the former Sunshine Hinterland Orchestra for Community have welcomed a new joint partnership with the local community-focused organisation, Pomona Community House. The orchestra has been renamed Pomona Community House Orchestra.

The partnership offers mutual benefit in terms of providing the region with a suitably run orchestral group for local musicians to play instruments socially Pomona Community House Orchestra performing at the Cooran Acoustic Night. and perform together at and the band recently All ages welcome. popular community events. opportunities for local musicians to rehearse and performed at the Cooran For further information Pomona and District play together, local Acoustic Night which was about how to join the Community House musician and music great fun!’, said Brad. group, please contact band Coordinator Heather teacher Brad Smith is keen Rehearsals are held every secretary Jackie Bazzo at Manders welcomed the to see the orchestra Monday during the school jackiebazzo@bigpond.com. band’s proposal to ensure continue to grow and term from 5:30pm to 7pm. the group are adequately attract new members. supported with ‘I encourage all musicians administrative resources and improved community from Gympie to the engagement opportunities. Sunshine Coast wishing to have fun, hone their skills, ‘It is wonderful to have a and perform music as a local orchestra choose to collective to join our base themselves in Pomona orchestra’, said Brad. at the Majestic Theatre and we look forward to working ‘We thank the Pomona and with them and seeing them District Community House for their ongoing support perform at future and welcome our new band community events’, she name of Pomona said.

Community House ‘The orchestra is a very Orchestra to ensure the welcome addition to the sustainability of our growing arts and culture musical group’, he said. scene in our lovely town’, ‘We have secured an said Heather. amazing rehearsal venue at After seeing a gap in the iconic Majestic Theatre

REPLACEMENT FOOTPATH WORK Noosa Council has begun replacing the concrete footpath along Station Street, Pomona, between the Art Gallery and Subway Avenue. The original path became uneven when the roots of street trees broke up the concrete.

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Don something pink and march for cancer cure Cooroy’s Pink Precinct Fun Trail is one of those typically unique Cooroy events. On Saturday 19 October, Cooroy’s streets will be awash with walkers decked out in weird and wacky pink outfits, all participating in a pink treasure hunt.

While this event is an outright fun fest, it also has an important cause — raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and encouraging awareness about the most commonly diagnosed disease in Australia.

Getting involved is simple and sure to be fun. Dress in pink, turn up at the Cooroy Memorial Hall at 8.30am on Saturday 19 October, purchase a passport for a gold coin donation and

Cooroy will be awash with pink on 19 October in support of breast cancer research. then embark on a fun trail around Cooroy.

Fitbits from Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and Cooroy Future Group There are loads of prizes up for grabs Inc and a Child’s Bike from Hinternoosa Real Estate are the for best costumes, raffles and lucky major prizes. door prizes.

All ages and fitness levels can participate with previous years seeing everything from prams to canines joining in.

If you can’t participate but would like to donate, there is a fundraising page too: https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/ fundraiser/carolchrisensen.

CALLING ALL TRIVIA BUFFS Cooroy-Pomona Lions will be holding their next Trivia night on Saturday 12 October 2019.

Doors open at 6pm so get your drinks and settle in for the first question at 6.30pm.

Tickets will be $20 per person and that will include nibbles on each table, a hot supper, tea and coffee and a lucky door/seat prize. Tables will be up to six players.

Trivia master Russell tells me the questions will be easy. Haha!

Drinks will be available for purchase and all profits will go to community projects.

For more information and to book a table please phone 0401 597 080.

Come and support your local Lions Club so we can support our community.

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Fiona O’Loughlin set to get Cooroy laughing The Queen of Australian comedy, Fiona O’Loughlin, is set to get Cooroy laughing for one night only at the Cooroy RSL on Wednesday 9 October from 8pm.

Fiona O’Loughlin is a veteran of the Australian entertainment industry. With a string of awards to her name she has taken her unique story-based comedy around the world and has appeared on numerous television shows.

O’Loughlin will be supported by one of

Australia’s hardest working comedians, Anthony Lamond. Over the past eight years, Anthony has successfully produced more than 170 comedy shows. He regularly tours with Australia’s best comedians and entertainers.

Book now at Cooroy RSL or online at www.trybooking.com/547862 as it’s sure to be a sell-out!

Tickets are $39 per person but don’t delay as a show of this calibre is going to be popular.

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NOOSA MINI DIGGER HIRE The Pomona Community Choir has generously donated nearly $1,000 in accumulated funds to Pomona Community House which supports the Youth Enrichment Program for young women and young men from the local area in an after-school program each Tuesday at the Lawson Shed.

The choir had been looking to donate to several local worthwhile causes, with Pomona Primary School Music Department also to benefit. Our President, Leslie Matthews receiving the cheque from Cheryl Shelley one of the Choir members.

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Iconic Pomona buildings to feature in Sunshine Coast architecture event

by Jackie Bazzo

October The Pomona Railway Station Gallery, weekend. the Majestic Theatre and the Originally the Pomona Fire Station will again join Pomona Railway The Majestic Theatre, Pomona 30 other Sunshine Coast venues as Station platform part of the third Sunshine Coast Opened in 2015, the Pomona Fire buildings, they were donated by Open House event to be held over Queensland Rail and moved to their Station boasts state-of-the-art the Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 facilities which include a 2-bay drivecurrent site.

October weekend. through Engine Shed, training room Since opening in March 2001, the and office, outdoor training platform Celebrating buildings of architectural gallery now houses a tourist and RCR training pad (Road Crash significance, the free community information centre and has grown Rescue). Its external finishes and event aims to encourage people to from two buildings to five, creating design embrace the heritage explore, re-examine and engage with unique exhibition spaces for local character of the town and adjacent buildings identified as having artists. local heritage building. Visitors can significant architectural, cultural or The world’s longest running meet fire officers for a guided tour social value through their unique authentic silent film theatre and through the facility between 10am – design. local landmark, the Majestic Theatre, 2pm Sunday 20 October.

Current occupiers of participating will open from 10am –3pm Sunday 20 The Butter Factory Arts Centre in sites are encouraged to share all October.

Cooroy and private residences will areas of the building, including areas Visitors will have back stage access to also feature among the diverse normally restricted to the public, to its retro-inspired green room and be architectural buildings across the help visitors learn more about the able to hear and get up close to its region that will open their doors to building’s history including their rare Compton theatre organ which welcome visitors. purpose for being built and their was launched in July after a six-year current use.

For more information about this restoration. The organ is one of only year’s venues visit The Pomona Railway Gallery will three in Queensland and the only sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au. open from 10am – 2pm over the 19-20 one owned by a private theatre.

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COUNCIL NEWS BRIEFS Mobile Library: Noosa Council has held a series of councillor workshops to determine future options for delivering library services to towns and communities currently served by the Mobile Library, which will be phased out.

Councillors were informed recently that the new ‘outreach service model’ would be implemented next year. The council will continue to maintain a Heritage Library at Noosaville that collects and maintains documents of heritage value and makes them available for perusal by members of the public.

closures to allow ‘communitybuilding’ activities. The council has adopted a desired standard of service policy for public parks and land for community facilities to meet future needs.

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Trails network: Noosa Council is awaiting the release of a Noosa Trail Network Master Plan before announcing support initiatives through its Community Grants Program, and other funding sources, that promote the use and maintenance of the 100km trail network. The council also wants to ***** step up its partnership with the Social services: The council is Queensland Department of assessing the adequacy and delivery National Parks Sport and Racing, quality of social services to the Tourism Noosa and the private community, especially our youth. sector to encourage greater use of An investigation is underway into the trails. Release of the Noosa Noosa-based organisations Trails Network Master Plan for providing support services to shire public comment is imminent. residents. It will help identify gaps ***** and opportunities. The council wants to prioritise funding through Community grants: In 2018-19, Noosa Council staff assisted its Community Grants Program community organisation access to aimed at projects specifically $1.7 million from non-council targeting young people. revenue sources for various projects ***** and activities across the shire.

Playgrounds: All playground and Among the successful projects were play facilities throughout Noosa drainage improvements and a Shire are being examined to facility upgrade at Pomona determine the risk assessment Community House. associated with children using the ***** equipment. Meanwhile, the council Regional Arts Gallery: Reports to says it wants to develop the Noosa Council also reveal that a partnerships and programs that review of the Noosa Regional activate community use of underutilised public spaces through Gallery is underway, with special focus on its service delivery and its such initiatives as edible gardens, future location. makeovers and temporary street

RAIL PATH WORK DELAYED Further work on the cross-town path over the North Coast Railway Line has been delayed and won’t be finished until early next year, a Queensland Rail (QR) spokesperson advises.

The crew that will complete the job is deployed elsewhere on other projects. QR says some preparatory work will occur during the next few weeks, with work on the walkway extension set to recommence in December.

Bag wasters in the poo with Noosa Council Use free dog poo bags sparingly and only for their intended purpose is the message from Noosa Council after an unprecedented number of bags has been dispensed this year.

Since February, more than half a million dog-waste bags have been taken from dispensers across Noosa.

The council says compostable dogwaste bags have become a hot commodity for wrong-doers who swipe them for other purposes.

Local Laws Manager Phil Amson said the number of bags distributed during the past seven months had been in excess of 610,000.

“Unfortunately, these compostable bags have become a lucrative item to some who obviously want them for their own commercial or residential purposes,” Mr Amson said.

“We noticed a very severe spike in the demand for our bags since the singleuse bag ban was implemented across major retailers. In some cases people are emptying our dispensers within 24 hours of us filling them up.

“It’s completely out of control and, once again, a minority is ruining it for our local dog owners.”

The compostable bags are made from 100 per cent corn-starch components, which means they cannot be stockpiled by Noosa Council or the manufacturer for weeks on end.

“As you can imagine, these bags break down very quickly so we cannot get them from the manufacturer overnight nor can we store them without them decomposing,” Mr Amson said.

There are more than 80 dog waste bag distribution points across the shire.

Noosa Council expects to distribute its next round of compostable dog-waste bags about now. Don’t forget that October marks the need to renew dog registration with Noosa Council.

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PROPOSED CHANGES

New Noosa Plan changes go to community for comment Several changes in response to community feedback to the New Noosa Plan have been sent back to the community for further consultation before Noosa Council finalises the proposed scheme.

their community, whereas our planners were almost run off their feet during the previous consultation process,” he said.

“We consulted extensively with our community prior to the draft scheme being The majority of the changes drafted and going out for relate to short-term public consultation. During accommodation, where the the consultation process tourist accommodation earlier in the year, we also zone applies, and also spent a considerable changes in response to amount of time liaising individual submissions on with industry and resident zones and overlays. representative groups.

Some of the proposed changes are also intended to better accommodate start-up and enterprising business models in industrial areas and to encourage so-called ‘creatives’ and makers to locate their business in these areas.

Mayor Tony Wellington said councillors had gained a better understanding of the community’s view on a range of planning scheme issues and were grateful for the input.

“Many local governments struggle to get input from

“We now encourage residents to consider the new changes and provide their feedback via the Your Say Noosa website,” he said.

Cr Wellington said the council was not consulting about the whole scheme, but rather on the significant changes being made in response to the feedback received. He said all submissions received previously remained active and will continue to inform the final plan.

This new consultation period runs for 40 days, ending November 11, 2019.

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Under the mooted changes, it is proposed to change the zoning for 12 School St Pomona from the Community Facilities zone to the Medium Density Residential zone. As the site will not contribute to the operation of the bowls club or be used for any other community purpose, it could add to housing choice close to the centre of town, the council says.

It wants to apply a split zoning arrangement over a number of properties at Reserve St, Pottery St and Mountain St Pomona so they are partly Low Density Residential zone and partly Environmental Management and Conservation zone.

Rather than going from Detached Housing in the current scheme to Rural Residential in the draft scheme, the split zoning will be applied to show the developable portions of the sites in the Low Density Residential zone and clearly delineate the portions constrained by flooding, riparian values, biodiversity values or higher risk of bushfire hazard.

The proposal is to change the following properties at Pomona to be zoned Low Density Residential rather than Rural Residential -41 Reserve St, 43 Reserve St, 51 Reserve St and 38 Mountain St (Lot 11). These blocks are either already used for low density housing or suitable for that use. They are between 1000m2 and 2800m2.

There have been several zoning changes at Cooran and Boreen Point also. Full details are on the Noosa Council Your Say website.

BOREEN POINT CHANGES PROPOSED Proposed changes to the Noosa Plan zonings for Boreen Point would sustain its tourist economy.

Noosa Council has agreed to change the zoning of 27 Mango Lane, from a Low Density Residential designation to the Accommodation Zone, which better reflects the long-term history of the site as Lake Cootharaba Motel.

Likewise, it’s proposed that 25-27 Urunga Parade, Boreen Point, move from Low Density Residential to the Tourist Accommodation zone. This is the site of the Le Bateau Ivre Guesthouse.

The site of the water tank used for community water supply for public facilities and firefighting purposes at 10 Urangan Street would move from the proposed Open Space zone to the Community Facilities zone.

POMONA PACERS WALKING GROUP Pomona Pacers is a friendly group whose members walk for around 60 minutes at a medium-brisk pace on a variety of town routes and bush tracks, interspersed with regular coffee mornings and excursions.

To join, simply meet outside Pomona Community House at 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona every weekday (except public holidays), currently at 7am. Enquiries to Leonie on 0409 628 646

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KNOW WHAT TO DO IN A FIRE EMERGENCY

Prepare your bushfire survival plan The recent bushfire emergency at Peregian has highlighted the need for all of us to be prepared in the event of a fire emergency. You may have as little as 15 seconds to flee an advancing bushfire. Queensland Fire and Emergency Service advises that your family should plan what to do and to make sure that everyone in the household knows the plan.

decision. You could be at serious risk day. If you do not have friends or of uncontrollable fires on severe or relatives in low-risk areas who you extreme weather days. can visit, consider community facilities such as libraries, shopping How to plan centres, swimming pools or cinemas, Every fire plan will be different. Here or evacuation centres established by are some things to consider: the local council.  Which Fire Danger Rating is your If you rely on others for care and trigger to leave? support, your only safe option on  Will you leave early that morning serious fire risk days is to leave early or the night before?

You don’t have to live among trees to – never wait to receive a warning.  Where will you go? be at risk of bushfire. If you live near  What route will you take – and Why write down a plan? areas that have significant bush, what is your alternative in the Would you remember a plan that’s forest, long grass or coastal scrub, event that a fire is already in the just in your head if you’re then you need to plan ahead for the area? surrounded by smoke, heat and fire season.  What will you take with you? flames?

Not everyone thinks clearly in an  What do you need to organise for A written plan will take the pressure emergency. Taking steps to get your pets or livestock? off you, and avoid arguments and prepared before the fire season  Who do you need to keep delays. A written plan will help means you know what to do when informed of your movements? reduce uncertainty and anxiety. you’re at risk of fire. A written, and  Is there anyone outside your Once you have prepared your plan, it preferably well-practised, plan will household who you need to help is a good idea to share the details help you remember what needs to be or check up on? done during a crisis.  How will you stay informed about with family, friends and neighbours.

Doing so will save them a lot of warnings and updates?

Why should I leave early? distress when there is a bushfire, as  What will you do if there is a fire Leaving early is the safest option to in the area and you cannot leave? they will know that you are prepared protect yourself and your and where to find you.  Remember to decide who will do family. Leaving early means leaving what as part of your plan.

The Queensland Fire and the area before there are any signs of Emergency Service has an a fire – not when you can see flames Your destination excellent Get Ready Guide on its or smell smoke. Leaving early means Talk to your family and friends about website to help assist with your avoiding panic, being trapped, how you’ll know when to leave and planning and preparation in the making the wrong choices and where to go to stay safe. It’s up to event of a bushfire emergency. risking serious injury or death. you to decide on a suitable place to Planning to stay and defend is a big go when you leave early on a fire risk www.qfes.qld.gov.au

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Museum donation revives memory of Kin Kin tornado

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Appointments Available Now Dr Anthony Kirk Dr Raja Sengupta Dr Robin Gregory Memories of what is believed to be Australia’s deadliest tornado were revived recently when the Noosa Shire Museum took possession of a record of the disaster written in 1971 by a then police officer at Pomona, Const. Lou Olsen.

museum for safekeeping.

“I am sure it will be a wellsought-after read when the museum staff release it for display,” Brian said.

The policeman’s daughter, Kathy Beerens, passed a copy of her father’s official papers concerning the tornado to Brian Playford, who thought the document would be of wider community interest and offered it to the

The rare tornado struck Kin Kin on 14 August 1971, killing three (one a baby), destroying eight farmhouses and causing considerable damage to the town. It was accompanied by a massive hail storm.

He is pictured handing over the records to Glenise Buckley, secretary of the Cooroora Historical Society.

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Vale Alison Napier, community stalwart and volunteer About 80 family members and friends gathered at Tewantin on 27 August for the funeral of Alison May Napier of Cooran, a long-time volunteer for the Noosa Shire Museum and the Majestic Theatre, and founder of the Wellness Support Group auspiced by the Pomona Community House, who died in Gympie on Monday 19 August.

Alison was an avid researcher of local history and regularly conducted history walks of Pomona. She also contributed items of historic interest to the Cooroora Connect.

Born in South London in March 1946, she was an only child and daughter of a trapeze artist.

Her life was celebrated at a moving ceremony held at Drysdale Funerals, Tewantin with many reminiscing afterwards about her optimism and influence on their lives.

Alison’s sister-in-law Judy Mills said it was a very sad time for the extended family, especially after Alison's valiant battle with cancer. Alison is survived by second husband Peter, sons Neil and Craig, their respective wives and four beloved grandchildren.

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Memorial service for Jeanette Alfredson Celebrating a Life In loving memory of

JEANETTE ALFREDSON 28 June 1938 - 11 September 2019 Please join us as we share stories and honour Jeanette's life.

Saturday, 12 October 2019 @ 10am Ceremony to be held at Memorial Hall Pomona Followed by a Morning Tea For more information please contact Trish Kearton Ph: 54851080 VOLUNTEERS RECEPTIONIST @ Pomona Community House Contact Heather or Kathryn Ph: 5485 2427

The late Jeanette Alfredson, former president of the Cooroora Historical Society - operators of the Noosa Shire Museum, died recently.

She will be remembered well for her commitment to preserving and celebrating the Shires’ rich history. For all of her life she lived at Cooran.

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Tree planting ceremony honours eco-activist On Sunday 1 September, members of Cooran Earth Rights and Great Sandy Strait Saviours were joined by Sandy Bolton MP to plant 20 trees in memory of Julie Devine of Lock the Gate Alliance.

Julie was instrumental in working with Cooran Earth Rights in extinguishing the coal exploration permit EPC2556 which covered part of Cooran, Kin Kin and Cootharaba.

Julie’s knowledge and personality guided and inspired Cooran Earth Rights to carry out the survey of the 4569 postcode in early 2018, where residents of Cooran were asked if they wanted their road and their land to be coalmine- and gasfield-free?

The overwhelming answer was Yes and this resulted in EPC2556 being extinguished when it came up for renewal later in 2018.

Julie’s death in May of this year shocked and saddened all who knew her and at her burial service it was made very clear that Julie wanted everyone who knew her to plant a

Members of Cooran Earth Rights and Great Sandy Strait Saviours at the tree planting ceremony in honour of Julie Devine. tree. Her wish was carried out on 1 September in Straker Park Cooran, with trees kindly donated by Noosa Landcare.

A plaque with the words Devine Grove will be erected in the near

Marine Turtle Awareness Coolum and North Shore Coast Care have long been involved in marine turtle care of the populations on the Sunshine Coast.

From November through to March, turtles will come up onto our local beaches to nest and this dedicated team is involved in protecting the nests against predation and damage.

They also attend sea turtle strandings and coordinate monthly beach rubbish surveys. Come and listen to Susan Richards, a

future to commemorate Julie’s extraordinary life, spent protecting Paradise also known as Australia, and her gift of a coal- and gas-free area to the people of Cooran.

volunteer with Coolum and North Shore Coast Care for over 10 years, as she gives us information on Green and Loggerhead turtles and how you can help in their protection.

Thursday 17th October 2019 5 – 7pm Rural Futures Centre 65 Pavilion Street, Pomona 4568 Free to Noosa Landcare Members and Bushcare Members $10 for all other attendees.

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Private land impedes bike path planning Cr Brian Stockwell has told Cooran Earth Rights’ Ann Gardiner that the best route for a dedicated bicycle link between Pomona and Cooran is via an off-road path along the main road between both towns due to the most direct route having to cross private property.

of the private road issue, the best route is via the main road, which would require construction of an off-road path (and) in some locations would require A route following the railway line, between Railway Pde (Pomona) and significant earthworks to Railway St (Cooran), is shown on Brian Stockwell make useable.” the State Government’s Principal Bicycle Network and is favoured by In any event, Cr Stockwell said locals.

Noosa Council was unlikely to go in “The fundamental problem with the to bat for any particular bike current State Government plan as I connection until completion of a shire-wide project to identify see it, while showing the most priority pedestrian and bicycle logical route from a tenure blind perspective, what they have shown linkages. is through private property,” Cr Stockwell said.

“I will ask staff about scheduling of the project and will let you know if anything arises from the “I have ridden all the tracks and conversation,” he said in an email roads around Cooran and Pomona and to my mind, without resolution message.

No. 632 bus passenger numbers drop off sharply Contrary to a desire confirmed in community surveys that there should be more buses serving the Noosa Hinterland, our bus usage is dropping to be the lowest in six years.

There are 4608 fewer people catching the No.632 bus serving Pomona and Cooran than were using the service in 2012-13.

That year 25,016 customers used the bus service between Noosa Heads and Cooran via Cooroy and Pomona, but it was just 20,408 in 2018-19, according to figures published by the public transport advocacy group Rail Back On Track.

The figures are up slightly on 2017-18, when 20,126 people travelled by the No.632 bus.

The route is very popular during the free travel period over Christmas and Easter.

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Volunteers sought Show volunteer’s work recognised Named in honour of a to ensure future former Noosa Country Show stalwart, now of Noosa Show deceased, the Les Andreassen Memorial Award was presented to one of the show’s long-term dedicated community members, Christine Clarke.

We have less than four months to devise a plan to save the Noosa Country Show, which has been held at the Pomona Showgrounds for the past 110 years. A lack of volunteers has been identified for the parlous state of the oldest continuous institution in Noosa Shire.

“People need to understand (that) without volunteers this show wouldn’t happen,” said Noosa Show Society President, Peter Travis, who stepped into that role this year after all management committee positions were declared vacant in January. None was filled. Show society membership had dwindled to just 16, Mr Travis revealed.

He is adamant that he will retire, but not without making a fervent effort to get more volunteers on board. “The society still needs a lot of people.

That’s my goal – to sort that out before I finish. I am very positive there will be someone to take over,” Mr Travis said.

The lack of volunteers is not a new phenomenon. Peter Travis blames a self-centred attitude for dwindling ranks among Noosa Shire’s 300 not-for -profit organisations. In addition to a functioning management committee, the Noosa Country Show requires more than 100 people in the lead-up to the annual event, held every year in September.

While many people with a variety of skills are required, Mr Travis laid down a challenge to a younger cohort capable of steering the show to a brighter future.

“If you want to live in a nice society, you have to get in a support society,” he said.

To nominate for a position on the show management committee or to offer support, contact the Noosa Show Society on 5485 2331.

In presenting the award, Show Society president, Peter Travis, said Christine was a volunteer who returned year after year to ‘bring everyone together’.

All aboard Railway Station Gallery bus to Brisbane The Pomona Railway Station Gallery is organising an art gallery bus trip to New Farm and Fortitude Valley on Wednesday 16 October.

Those participating will visit Phillip Bacon Gallery, Jan Murphy Gallery, Mitchell Fine Art Gallery and the Brisbane Powerhouse (inaugural show called Faces – paintings, Brisbane Portrait Prize). tapestries and sculptures by 10 local artists using people as their subject.

The bus departs Pomona Art Gallery 8am and returns at approximately 6pm. The cost is $35 and bookings are essential. Seats are limited. Contact: Pomona Railway Station Art Gallery – pomonagallery@gmail.com – 5485 2950.

The gallery has two spaces full of a great selection of artwork and sculpture from local artists and crafts people represented.

In the Carriage Room is a showing of work by Cooran local painter Kurt Olsen. He prefers stunning abstract paintings full of striking mark making and colour combinations.

The Banana Shed features a group

Coming up in October Carriage Room: 12 October – 13 November, Wendy Springfield, silversmith.

Banana Shed: 12 October 30 October, Astrid Stevenson.

Banana Shed: 2 –13 November Recycling Week exhibition.

POMONA COMMUNITY CHOIR TUESDAY 6.30PM—8.30PM THE MAJESTIC THEATRE 3 Factory Street, POMONA

Cost $10 (1st Night Free) Contact Jo 0403 841 856

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Pomona Pacers clock up walking milestone

by Leonie Pomona Pacers continue to clock up the kilometres with walks in town and local forests, nearby out-of-town, and excursions a little further afield.

Recently, 11 walkers traversed farmlands and country lanes from Kin Kin to Gradys Lane, part of Trail 1 of the Noosa Trail Network, with numbers swelling to 19 for brunch at the renowned Black Ant Gourmet CafĂŠ.

Another recent walk involved a brisk Pomona Pacers Leonie celebrates her 1000-walk milestone with other group members. walk uphill along Black Pinch Road to Twin Hill Views Lookout and National Park, from Pomona to Lake Cootharaba and back, winding return. It was a good exercise for a Cooran on Trail 5, saw 11 walkers up with a coffee overlooking the lake small turnout of five on a chilly taking part. Along the way we had on a sparkling morning. morning. two stops to regroup and refresh, the On a personal note, walk organiser The Pomona Pacers celebrated a second being at William Martin Park Leonie became the third Pomona Christmas In July lunch for the first on the edge of a serene tree-lined Pacer to reach the 1000-Walks time, with several members and dam. milestone, after four years and four partners enjoying the Lake Baroon months walking with the group. views and wonderful wood artworks On yet another beautiful winter’s day, 14 walkers made their way to at Secrets On The Lake near Pomona Pacers is a friendly group Mount Ninderry, between Yandina Montville. who come together to walk in and the coast. After the relatively company. We walk for around 60 Meanwhile, conditions for walking easy and short climb, we visited the minutes at a medium-brisk pace on a could not have been more perfect eastern (coastal) and western variety of town routes and bush when we made the short trip to (inland) viewing spots. tracks, with regular coffee mornings Federal Hall, the start and the end of More recently, the group convened and excursions. a walk along Skyring Creek Road.

Sandwiched between the old and the at the Sailing Club at Boreen Point.

We meet outside Pomona Community Seven walkers trekked through parts House at 1 Memorial Avenue every new Bruce Highways, it is pretty, of the village, the Apollonian Hotel rural countryside. weekday (except public holidays), at grounds, down the track to the 6:30 am from October to March.

A quickly-organised request for a campground, along the sandy edge of Inquiries to Leonie on 0409 628 646.

10km walk through Tuchekoi

Riot of colour at Federal School They were a colourful bunch at the Federal State School last month.

When it came time to organise a fun run at the school, it was decided to step up the excitement by having students doused from head to toe in different colour powder whilst taking on various challenges from running, climbing, riding bikes and the

infamous obstacle course.

The students were put through their paces and enjoyed a very colourful day.

Have sympathy for the mums who had to wash all those colourful clothes!

The young student (right) gives a thumbs up to the colourful event.

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

Making Music at A432

Wednesday - by appointment Donation $3 per visit Booking Essential

Wednesday Mornings $5 per 1/2hour

Pomona Astronomy Club 4th Wednesday of the month 7.00pm Cost $3 per person Lawson Shed

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

 PHOTOCOPYING  COLOUR PRINTING  SCANNING / EMAILS  LAMINATING / FAXING  TYPING

Venue Hire & Room Hire Workshops Functions Meetings

Cliff 0474 025 215

Phone 5485 2427 Pomona Creative Writing

Office Services 9am to 4pm

Teaching Piano & Things With Strings

PH: 5485 2427

One on One Computer Lessons

REFERRAL & INFORMATION

PH: 5485 2427 Centrelink / Medicare Access Point

Trash to Treasure Craft Group Workshop To Be Advised Ph: 5485 2427

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

RUMMIKUB Wednesday Pomona Community House 1pm - 3.30pm Donation $3 includes tea & coffee

Ph: 5443 7827 Free Legal Advice & Referral Family & General Law Pomona Community House 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona Tuesday Fortnightly

Stan Topper Park Pomona Friday 8am to 9am Cost $2.00 per Class

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

Cooroy Pomona Lions Club

Containers For Change Feeling generous? Want to give back to the community? You can by donating your excess bottles, cans, etc to the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club.

Simply bag them up in a white plastic bin bag, go to the Cooroy Bloomhill Op Shop and just inside the door is a machine which prints out labels.

The Cooroy Pomona Lions Club number is C10041804.

Stick the label on the bag and place in the industrial bin located at the side of the Op shop. Bloomhill Op Shop is located between the Cooroy RSL and the Kindy – parking available right outside.

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

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

The program cleans, grades and re-labels 450,000 pairs annually of used spectacles and sunglasses at our three centres in Queensland. The re-labelled end product is packed into boxes of 200 pairs, half of one prescription and 100 of the next higher prescription, under strict quality control rules.

Social Indoor Bowls

Pomona Tennis Club

Pomona Table Tennis

Harmony Dance Club

Pomona Memorial Hall

Pomona Showground

Social Ball Room Dancing

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

Tues Social Tennis 9am - 12pm - $2.50

Pomona Hall Lower Room

Fri Social Tennis 7pm $4.50

Casual Dress & Flat sole shoes

Thurs Juniors /Beginners 3.15pm - 4.15pm

Contact Alan Ph: 544 76223

Contact Roger Ph: 0419 886 101

Next to Red Cross Op shop

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

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

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Improve your core fitness for balanced good health Regular exercise is an important part of a well-rounded fitness program, especially core exercise that focusses on the pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen. This leads to better balance and stability, whether on the playing field or in daily activities. In Exercising regularly improves your health. fact, most sports and other physical TIMETABLE OF CLASSES activities depend on stable core muscles.

The Anglican Church Hall, Cnr Miva Street and Tewantin Rd, Engage Your Core Fitness is a new Cooroy. business venture established by a registered and qualified fitness Mondays- 7.30am General Fitness, instructor, Micheala Schulze.

8.45am Intermediate Pilates.

Micheala has more than 16 years Wednesdays 8.00am Stretch, 9.15am experience working in the fitness industry and is extremely passionate Light Weights Exercises. about helping others improve the Fridays- 7.30am Beginners Pilates, quality of their lives through 8.30 Stretch. exercise.

The Memorial School of Arts, “Not only do I want to help people King Street, Cooran. get back to having better health and Tuesdays- 8am Stretch, 9.15am fitness in their lives, but I want General Fitness. people to learn how to maintain Thursday 8am Light Weights better health and fitness in their Exercise, 9.15am Pilates. lives,” Micheala said. $10 per class or 5 classes for $45.

She said many people now had a sedentary lifestyle, whether due to can help keep the body and mind relying on the car to comute or healthier.” working long hours at a computer.

“More and more people are suffering Engage Your Core Fitness offers from anxiety and depression also. different exercise classes for all Because of this, putting time aside to different levels of fitness. Although focus specifically on looking after Micheala aims her classes at the over yourself is becoming more and more 50’s, anyone is welcome. Classes are important”, she said. designed so that everyone can receive benefits from them.

“You have to exercise until the day you die, it’s not a quick fix! Exercise General fitness – This consists of a

ART GROUP Pomona Railway Station Gallery Banana Shed Wednesday @ 10am Cost $2

Ph: 5485 2950

mixture of cardiovascular (heart and lungs) training and strength (muscle) training. All can be done with low or high impact.

Pilates– This is a slow controlled class strengthening the core muscles and stabilising muscles of the core, which can help to improve balance, posture and toning.

Stretch– This is a relaxation class comprising gentle basic stretches that help you get into contact with your body, mind and improve flexibility.

Light weights exercise– this is a muscle-conditioning class working with weights, building muscle strength and toning. This class works on strengthening the whole body.

The first class is free so come and try.

Micheala charges $10 per class, or $45 for five classes. The venue for general fitness, stretch, light weight exercise and beginners pilates is the Anglican Church Hall, corner Miva Street and Tewantin Rd, Cooroy.

The Cooran School of Arts Memorial Hall, Cooran is the alternative venue on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Contact Micheala Schulze on 0449 047 746 for more information.

BOOMERANG BAGS POMONA

Come & Sew A Reusable Bag / Share Conversation & Friendship All Items Supplied Monday - 9.30am to 3.30pm @ Lawson Shed, Pomona Anya 0457 042 782

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Noosa Rural Enterprise Plan moves ahead Country Noosa reports that a series of ‘concept papers’ identified through a round of community consultation and stakeholder workshops will be used to identify actions and next steps for boosting rural enterprise on farms and properties across the  four initial workshops held at hinterland.

Cooroy, Kin Kin, Tewantin and Pomona, which yielded input from Together with partners, Noosa 33 participants.

Landcare and the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Country Noosa is delivering the rural enterprise plan, funded by a grant from the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation. The aim is to foster a range of environmentally and economically sustainable farming and other rural enterprise opportunities that will complement a positive Noosa hinterland environment.

ecotourism, with representatives from Tourism Noosa, Country Noosa, USC and a local business owner,” Mr Duncan said.

“Outcomes from the second round of workshops, along with information gained from the community and experts during discussions, [will become] a valuable resource for existing hinterland residents/ landowners, as well as new people moving into the area.”

Mr Duncan said a number of topics of interest had been identified for further research and a concept paper The most highly prioritised actions template was developed for and next steps identified will be consistency. followed up as part of the The concept papers would cover the recommendations of the Rural themes of sustainable grazing, small Enterprise Plan to ‘get the ball crop and niche product farming, rolling’ on some of the opportunities permaculture, carbon farming, that have been identified. ecotourism, collaboration and networks, holistic farm planning and Country Noosa’s Martin Duncan said management, pest and weed control it was hoped to address the and the agricultural history of the hinterland ‘data gap’ by better region. understanding current land use, “A second round of workshops was NDIS capacity, and landholder interests. undertaken, with three events SUPPORT The program would explore gathering a total attendance of 89 innovative scenarios that enable both community members, land and DROP-IN environmental protection and business owners and other interested POMONA economic prosperity, while enabling parties. landowners to develop and These workshops covered topics implement effective property and identified as important areas of business plans. interest or opportunities arising from Actions to date include: the initial round of workshops. They  a land-use survey and mapping covered sustainable agriculture, with project, undertaken by USC topic areas of ‘new products and  a ‘food miles’ report, through markets’, and ‘collaboration and which a number of students resource sharing’ respectively. engaged in collecting data to gain “The third workshop was held at the insights into local food consumer Kin Kin School of Arts Hall and behaviour and attitude towards featured a panel discussion on buying locally produced foods

Calling all artists The Pomona Railway Gallery is once again having our fabulous pre-Christmas Art in the Paddock event. The Art Gallery are now calling on artists and crafts people to register their interest in having a stall.

When: Saturday 23 November Time: 9am – 1pm Where: Pomona Railway Station Gallery Download application form www.pomonartgallery.com/art-markets or email: pomonagallery@gmail.com, or call: Market Coordinator Alan Falls 0407 119 858.

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Vale Jeanette It was very sad to hear of the passing of a local legend and much respected community volunteer, Jeanette Alfredson.

PLOD’S PAGE

I first met Jeanette in early 2003 when Cooran was a bit of a wild west town. Street disturbances, domestics and underage drinking were rife and we did about 80 per cent of our police work there.

by Sgt Dan McNamara OIC Pomona Police Station Jeanette willingly volunteered, with Ph: 5480 1733 other community-minded locals, to form the Cooran Community Consultative Committee to spread the word and bring some ownership and responsibility back to the town.

It was pretty successful. With peer influence and police presence encouraging a few locals not to supply their kids with alcohol and generally behave, the committee lasted about a year. After that time, the ducks began to settle on the pond.

To you Jeanette I say vale, well done and many thanks to a true local legend.

Plod’s tips Fire ban:

I know it’s harder since rego labels stopped, but it can save you a fine and, importantly, you may not be covered for third party insurance in the event of a crash.

Firearm compliance: We encourage weapons licence holders who possess firearms to read the Queensland Weapons Regulation 2016 (Google it) and brush up on your responsibilities in relation to storage of weapons.

This will help make sure you’re covered and your weapons remain in good hands. It will also assist police as we have to do many weapons audits each year.

Funny that A local policeman had just finished his shift one cold July evening and was at home with his wife.

The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service has placed a ban on all open "You just won't believe what happened this evening. In all my fires until midnight 4 October, for years on the force I've never seen obvious reasons. anything like it."

With a perfect storm of factors which Being raised by teachers, I could Wife: "Oh yes dear, what quickly tell if she was displeased with make this one of the worst fire happened ?" seasons ever and the Peregian and something, as she could fix you with Northshore fires still fresh, there is a headmistress laser stare that could Policeman: "I came across two guys no excuse to be irresponsible and fell Julie Bishop! down by the canal, one of them was potentially endanger life and drinking battery acid and the other Equally, she would give you a warm property. was eating fireworks." hug and had an abiding love for history and the locals. I believe she Check your licence and rego: Wife: "Drinking battery acid and committed a lot of local history to eating fireworks!! What did you do We often come across drivers, with paper and she will be keenly missed otherwise good records, with expired with them ?" in the community, particularly at the licences and driving recently Policeman: "Oh that was easy, I Noosa Shire Museum. unregistered motor vehicles. charged one and let the other off."

I last saw her at the 2019 Pomona To avoid this oversight, please check Anzac Day service and she seemed your driver licence expiry and go Until next time, be good to each very pleased with events. online at the Queensland Transport other. “check rego status” page.

Noosa Shire Museum 29 Factory Street, POMONA Ph: 5485 1080 Email: info@noosamuseum.org.au Tuesday to Thursday / Saturday to Sunday 10am - 4pm

Volunteers Wanted

As a not-for profit organisation, we welcome the valuable contribution of volunteers to our organisation. All skills are welcomed and a wide range of jobs available. Please contact Noosa Museum on 5485 1080.

Cooran Acoustic Night Saturday 12 October Cooran Memorial Hall King Street, Cooran

Doors open 5.30pm Show starts at 6pm Entry $4 / Kids free / Alcohol-Free Event

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