The Cooroora Connect September 2019
An Initiative of Pomona & District Community House
Cooran Acoustic Night celebrates 30th It has defined a town and its culture and contributed to the careers of several musicians and performers. On Saturday 7 September, the eclectic Cooran Acoustic Night celebrates its 30th consecutive year with a longer than usual line-up of local music talent – this one starting from 6pm (doors open 5.30pm) instead of the usual 7pm, at Cooran Hall. From humble beginnings as an ad hoc acoustic jam where locals brought instruments and sat in a circle to share their love of music, Acoustic Night has gradually migrated onto the stage. Locals credit Chris Kelly for kicking off the concept back in the day.
Cooran Acoustic Night performers enjoying the stage lights.
committee. It boasts some of the best acoustics on the coast which seem to Now anyone from first-timers to envelop the audience in a giant sonic seasoned pros of all ages can hug – adding to the welcoming showcase to a supportive local crowd, with the help of a great sound community atmosphere. and lighting crew. The evening’s Each Acoustic Night begins with the acronym, CAN, says it all. Anyone usual free range chalking-up of can find their authentic voice and performer names on the blackboard everyone is welcome. and a rush on the nourishing vegetarian fare that typically includes Over the years, performers have a delicious curry, home-made cakes included classical solo and chai on tap from Carla, Anya and instrumentalists, opera, singer songwriters, impromptu group acts, the kitchen team. interpretive dance, live dance, Avid and Peter Thatcher handle comedians, storytellers and more. lighting and sound respectively, All proceeds from the Acoustic Night working hard to ensure that events go towards the upkeep of the performers look and sound their Cooran Hall. It is Noosa Hinterland’s best. oldest memorial School of Arts and is MC Feather threads the evening cared for meticulously by the hall together with melodic
announcements that you’ll never hear anywhere else, the occasional impromptu song or dance routine and her native humour. According to Avid, in terms of importance, the Cooran Acoustics Night is a place for community – where people catch up. “For musicians in Cooran and elsewhere, it provides an opportunity to what has become, over time, a more professional stage,” he said. “It has served in a valued way by helping people practise their stagecraft.” All are invited to the Cooran Acoustic Night 30th birthday. See you there at the most affordable ($5), enduring and unfettered night of entertainment on the coast.
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Only one thought away from peace and wellbeing International Coach Federation, holding certifications in Co-Active, Clarity and Systems, Relationships and Team Coaching. If you have ever suffered from anxiety, stress or panic attacks, then come and join Sylvia Bellamy, a certified Clarity Coach and mentor for A Little Peace of Mind © anxiety program, as she introduces and explores a different understanding of mental health and wellbeing.
She enjoys helping professionals be better leaders of their own life, building fulfilling careers and relationships and navigating life’s challenges from an inside-out perspective with greater wisdom, wellbeing and resilience.
Let Sylvia gently point you to how our minds work, how we create our own reality and experience of life, and how we are always living through our thinking from the inside-out, and not from the outside Sylvia Bellamy -in as some therapies and coping development as a Human Resources strategies would have us believe. professional and coach for over 30 Gain insights into your own years. resilience and wisdom and how our psychological system is built to self- Originally from the UK, her love of travel and different cultures has seen correct, how we are only ever one her live and work in Papua New thought away from a completely Guinea, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, different experience of life. Bahrain and France, more recently Curious? Intrigued? Great… then moving to the Sunshine Coast to be please come and join us to find out with her new partner. how there is less to do than you Sylvia is a Fellow of the Chartered think to live life with more peace, Institute of Personnel & ease and joy. Development (CIPD-UK) and since Sylvia is a wife, mum, coach, house- April 2019 the Australian HR sitter, carer and animal lover, who Institute (AHRI). loves walking, netball (and She holds a Masters degree in Adult chocolate!) Guidance from Strathclyde Professionally she has worked in the University UK and is a Professional field of human performance and Certified Coach (PCC) with the
She is also working on bringing resilience education to young people and reducing workplace stress and burn-out. Join Sylvia at Pomona & District Community House community information morning on Wednesday, 9 October from 9.30am to 11am at the Lawson Shed, Pomona. COMMUNITY INFORMATON MORNING Venue:
Lawson Shed, Pomona
Date:
Wednesday, 9 October
Time:
9.30am – 11.00am
Cost:
$3.00 Donation for morning tea
Bookings: 5485 2427
ART GROUP Pomona Railway Station Gallery Banana Shed Wednesday @ 10am Cost $2
Ph: 5485 2950
FAMILY DRUG SUPPORT FDS runs regular Family Drug Support Group Meetings on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Starting at 7pm to 9pm at Gympie Community Place, 18 Excelsior Road, Gympie. For 24 hours a day support, call toll free 1300 368 186
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Welcome support for survivors of domestic violence Kath Walsh was a well regarded Gympie local who had a vision to create a safe space for survivors of domestic violence where they could recover, reconnect and begin the process of self-love and empowerment. Many people would be familiar with the MyStory Retreat at Mothar Mountain where Kath practised her mind, body, soul connection programmes. Sadly Kath passed away before her vision was realised but through her generosity and commitment to fulfilling her dream, her legacy will live on through Kath’s Gift, a community-based initiative which will be administered by the Women’s Circle Network Association Australia Inc (WCNAA).
assistance for disadvantaged women. Margaret Lamp, President of WCNAA, states, “Kath’s Gift is specifically focussed on the self-healing and nurturing of dv survivors, at no cost, through a variety of empowering holistic programmes including art therapy, gardening, non-violent communication workshops and many more. “The WCNAA is committed to providing support and connection for the long term through our Wellness Programme and honouring the vision of Kath Walsh. Healing from domestic violence is possible.”
To honour the memory and legacy of Kath Walsh, the WCNAA is hosting the launch of Kath’s Gift on September 18, 2019 at 12.30pm in the grounds of Welcome to the Big House, This local association and 40 Bazzo Road, Pinbarren. charity was established in Light refreshments will be 2017 to provide support and provided.
Kath Walsh For catering numbers, please RSVP through our web page www.kathsgift.com.au or via our FB Page “kath’s gift” and you can connect with
the WCNAA on 0477290727. The committee encourages everyone to come along and support this heartfelt community initiative.
BOOMERANG BAGS POMONA Come & Sew A Bag, Share conversation & Friendship Feel good about helping to replace plastic one-use shopping bags with reusable bags made from donated, recycled fabrics. All materials supplied.
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‘Buzz’ will explain all about ticks and pets Ticks and their consequences for pets are a perennial worry for responsible owners, but all will be explained at a workshop to be conducted later this month by popular and knowledgeable Pomona veterinarian, David (Buzz) Busby.
of animals suffering from tick paralysis and has developed a wealth of knowledge and on the ground practical experience of the ins and outs of tick treatment and preventative techniques.
He has been with Sunshine Coast Vets Pomona for the past six His evening talk will be years. Before that, he had held at the Rural Future extensive Centre, Pavillion Street, 5- experience as a vet in 7pm on Thursday 19 Australia and overseas. September. The tick workshop is
David (Busby) and his fury friends.
Landcare members and David Busby has been a being supported by Noosa Bushcarers. practising vet for 22 years. and District Landcare. Light refreshments will be Over that time, he has Cost is $10, but free for served. dealt with a large caseload
Bookings are essential and should be made py phoning Jo on 5485 2468, or info@noosalandcare.org.
More railway station works to proceed soon Queensland Rail (QR) workers took advantage of a general shutdown of the North Coast Line over the weekend of 24-25 August to re-lay the bitumen path between the tracks at the Pomona Railway Station upgrade, with more work scheduled this month to complete the crosstown path between Station and
Factory streets. Meanwhile, representatives of DontDividePomona have requested that Noosa Council work with Queensland Rail to coordinate landscaping at either end and to install signs for pedestrians and visitors, indicating the way to the Majestic Theatre and the Noosa
Museum, and also to mark out the Noosa Trail Network trails through town. While the council has yet to respond to that suggestion, Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) personnel have inspected the site of a proposed pedestrian refuge in Factory Street.
'Don’t need to wait 2 weeks for a doctors appointment'
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Noosa Shire Museum COLLECTIONS POLICY The Museum has a collection policy for donations, therefore cannot accept donations left at the door. If you wish to donate objects to the Museum please contact the Vice President in person on open days Deb Baker will be holding a Brush Pen Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Lawson Shed, Pomona Community House. Monday 16 September - 10am to 2pm Saturday 21 September - 2pm to 6pm These workshops will be an intensive 4 hour class where you will learn everything you need to get started with this wonderful skill. We will go through the basics, move on to letterforms and words and finish with a lovely hand written quote that you will take home with you. Cost is $100 for a four hour class and includes all materials and workbooks so you can continue your practice at home. Light refreshments will be provided—please advise any dietary requirements. Booking essential (10 per class) Contact Deb Baker on 0429 451 191 or admin@debbakercreative.com
29 Factory Street POMONA Tuesday to Thursday Saturday/Sunday
10am - 4pm
Ph: 5485 1080
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Local artists show their amazing talent Wow, what an amazing, rich and varied pool of talent we have among the artists of the Noosa Hinterland! The product of their hands and minds went on display last month via the fantastic Noosa Open Studios Art Trail involving 75 artists and galleries, and another successful Art In the Paddock event at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery in conjunction with the King of the Mountain Festival.
from traditional to contemporary. Metal artist David Sanders exhibited a one-metre work of art named Face It.
"After working with metal in the manufacturing It was the gallery’s biggest industry for many years, ever show, with the entire forming industrial art, I have had a desire for a building and site long time to explore metal dedicated to the group with its ability to flow and show. be formed into works of The exhibition featured beauty and creativity, artworks from 45 local allowing free form of artists using water colour, negative and positive oils, acrylic, pastels and space,� he said. mixed media, ranging
Artist David Sanders working on a one-metre metal piece of art.
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CONNECTIVITY STUDY UPDATE by Cooran Earth Rights Noosa Council is being asked to fast track planning for a proposed new bicycle path between Cooran and Pomona or risk losing an opportunity for a substantial portion of its cost being met by a state government funding program designed to increase the uptake of bicycle riding for commuting and recreation.
Call for fast-tracking of bicycle path linking Cooran and Pomona could be used to tap the $219 million Queensland Government plan to help councils build veloways, shared paths and bike trails throughout the state; this funding is spread over four years.
Hinterland and ticks all the boxes for reducing fossil fuel usage and our carbon footprint,” a CER spokesperson said.
The proposed cycle path adjacent to the railway line between Cooran and Pomona is already included on the Queensland Principal Bicycle Path Network – the network the state government says it is prepared to fund.
Members of Cooran Earth Rights have written to the Director-General of the In announcing the state’s Department of Transport new plan on 19 June, and Main Roads, Neil Transport and Main Roads Scales, about the bike path The idea is to link Railway Noosa Council already has Minister Mark Bailey said proposal and have received Parade at Pomona and an Active Transport it would support healthy the response that the Railway Street at Cooran Strategy. CER is calling on lifestyles and new jobs. department would with a shared bicycle path the Mayor, Tony welcome a funding “We want to encourage along an unmade road Wellington, to commit his more locals to ride their application from Noosa reserve and railway land if council to the Cooran– bike, and bring in cycling Council through the Cycle necessary to connect both Pomona shared bicycle Network Local tourism, which means towns, saving about five and pedestrian path and money for local businesses, Government Grants kilometres on the existing elevate the bike path restaurants and cafes,” Mr Program. road-based routes. status to a Level A Priority, Bailey said. He said across “Mr Scales made it clear Pomona is Cooran’s major which means the project Queensland, local councils that the state sees Noosa service town. could be funded within the would also receive a boost Council as managers of next five years. Currently The Cooran Earth Rights in bicycle infrastructure this project, given the fact Group (CER) is driving the the project is listed as funding thanks to $15.5 that the bike path largely Priority B, a ten- to twelve- million in crucial grant idea, but says Noosa would be off the rail year project term. Council’s decision to funding for 58 new reserve and there are include the Cooran– The state government has projects to be built over several landowners as Pomona walking and cycle identified that shared the next year. A further stakeholders,” the CER path in a $250,000 shirebicycle paths generate $5 $11.7 million will also be spokesperson said. wide active transport for every one dollar spent allocated over the next two “We need to move the strategy to be conducted on their construction. years to build off-road Council to do something in 2019–20 could delay any trails for bike riders, hikers “Our proposal will be a beyond just more studies.” decision or drafting of and horse riders. engineering drawings that wonderful asset for the
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Cooran General Store goes up for sale Husband a wife team John Agostinelli and Bev Laudani took over the Cooran General Store and Post Office 14 years ago with a plan to operate the business for four years before moving on to other things.
Disaster Group, in conjunction with Noosa Council.
The store has been on the market quietly for eight months and the pair says they will know who is the right person, or couple, to continue the tradition that lies at the heart of village life.
attend, while the other stayed behind to mind the shop.”
John, a former manager with Woolworths Supermarkets at Gympie, said he and Bev had wanted to buy the store because it represented a Lifestyle and the friendship change of pace, perhaps of customers kept them not realising that it behind the counter over involved a seven day a the years, but they know week commitment. now is the right time to They have stuck at the task tackle other things in their faithfully. “Whenever there lives and hand over the has been a family event, reins to new owners. only one of us could
“We have watched the main street develop and customers we have seen as kids have come back as adults. We know what we are supposed to know and what we’re not and everyone rings here for information, especially when it floods,” John said. He is part of the Cooran
Their family now lives as far away as the North Queensland and Melbourne. The changes John and Bev have made have mainly been at the suggestion of customers.
Bev Laudani and John Agostinelli lines. John said new owners might want to put an awning out front and provide table and chairs to add to the friendly ambience of the place.
R U OK?Day is our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone to ask, “They tell us they would “Are you OK?” and to like us to stock something While selling up, John and remember every day of the and we investigate. Usually Bev plan to continue living year to support people who at Cooran. For those it is a right fit for the may be struggling with life’s store,” John said. The shop interested in buying the ups and downs. Cooran Store, phone stocks local products as well and the offering has expanded to include gift
5485 1411 or, via email,
johnandbev.2@bigpond.com.
Thursday 12 September
All Earthworks
Shed / Houses Sites Trees / Stumps Cleared Lantana / Scrub Cleared 12 Tonne Machine 4 In 1 Bucket / Ripper On Board Laser Steep Slopes
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2019 Great Up-Cycling Challenges After the three challenges at The Noosa Country Show [6-7th Sept] The Great Up-Cycling Challenges 2019 are heading to The Pomona Railway Gallery to hold a second exhibition [2-14th Nov] for National Recycling Week. At the Noosa Show there are three challenges with their cash prizes, these are:1) Turn rags into something practical using rug-making technique; Max size 1m sq. 2) Using locally sourced materials, make a journal from handmade paper. 3) Create a vertical, kitchen garden from used materials; Low maintenance, hanging or standing; Max size 1m sq
Get ready Noosa, it’s nearly show time!. It’s only a matter of days before the Pomona Showgrounds will host the 110th annual Noosa Country Show. On September 6 and 7, animals, side show alley and entertainment will fill the grounds and a total of 18 competition sections will take place and there’s something for everyone. Noosa’s traditional country show will see a variety of competition sections that help celebrate the diversity of people and their talents in our community.
At the Railway Gallery the above three challenges can again be entered for further prizes (People’s Choice, Encouragement and Commercial Start-up). These can be new entries or ones which were entered into the Noosa Show.
Equestrian, stud beef, dairy cattle, poultry and dog sections will all be on show in 2019, and Saturday brings the must-see woodchop comp beside the Chainsaw wood carving demonstration with Shane Christensen.
There will also be a fourth challenge at the Gallery, with both its cash and other prizes.
Noosa Show Society president, Peter Travis said he’s delighted with the shape the show is taking and the efforts of so few for so many over the two days.
4) Create a decorative yet practical birdbath incorporating scrap metal; max size- to fit in back seat of a car; max weight- 15kg. 1st $150, 2nd $75, 3rd $30, 4th $15 [NB only a junior can win 4th place prize] We are introducing a new category of prize this year, open to all four 2019 challenges - the Commercial Start-up Prize. Anyone with commercial aspirations and suitable product may submit their work for a start-up package. The judging will be based on commercial values such as quality, usefulness, uniqueness and so on. It will only be awarded to products of high merit. Feedback on all commercial entries will be offered. At slight variance with the above challenges, for a Commercial Startup prize, your entries must be made using locally sourced materials, recycled or otherwise. NB Using locally produced materials could score you a few brownie points!
"We’re very happy with the way it’s all come together in 2019. I want to thank our committee, a small group of very energetic volunteers who continue to put everything they have into the show’s success allowing us to showcase the very best of Noosa Country to so many,” he said. “It’s a fantastic show program in 2019, and we have to thank our many sponsors. Noosa Council and the Queensland Government have been a great support along with the team at the Cooroy and Pomona Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank who continue to be our major sponsors,” Peter added.
We would like to publicly thank some of our generous and visionary, “early” sponsors:-
Located near the main entry gate, fun with the baby animals all day plus animal nursery shows will take place at 11.00am and 2.00pm, and interactive farm feeding of baby animals with bottles of milk will happen at 9.00am and 5.30pm. Equestrian competition continues across both days. Trade exhibitors and food vendors will be in great number.
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On Friday, two stages will be jammed packed throughout the day. Kids of all ages are welcome to try their hand at Pickle Ball or watch a Reptile Awareness Show. They can marvel at the magic act and laugh along with Kangagang and beloved dogs can enter the Loveable Mutley competition (held after the Dog Show). Continued page 11
ENTRIES TO THE POMONA RAILWAY GALLERY need to be in between 11am- 2pm Friday 1st November to “The Banana Shed” at the gallery or by prior arrangement with Pomona and District Community House ph 5485 2427.
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Jo Winters, Bendigo Bank, Peter Travis and Mia Hacker from Noosa Show Society. From page 10 There will be great prizes to win, and if your dog is a jumper entry is free to the inaugural Noosa Show Dog Jump. Andrea Kirwin takes the main stage before Fireworks light up the night sky. Bands, Robin and the Hoods and Zurich and Brown will entertain to close at 10.00pm.
Horticulture and Fruit ‘n’ Vege, Junior Art and Woodcraft. Whether it’s watching miniature horses or enjoying facepainting, filling in your people’s choice vote slips in various sections like the Art and Photography in the squash courts. There’s so much to see and do across the two days. The Noosa Country Show is also an affordable day out for families. Adults’ tickets are $15.00 per day, children are $10.00 and a family pass for one day is $35 for up to two adults and three children.
Saturday has many of Friday’s attractions plus a range of bands like Miss Sassy, Better Together and Uncle Bob’s Jug Band followed by the Honky Tonk Rodeo with bucking Broncs and Bulls. Smoke ‘n’ Eftpos is available at the main Mirrors will entertain until gate and an ATM is located at 10.00pm when the Show closes the Secretary’s Office. for another year. For more information, go to Grab a coffee and cake at www.noosashowsociety.org.au Champion Café in the Pavilion for all the details. while you check out the Creative Craft, Cookery,
POMONA PACERS WALKING GROUP Pomona Pacers is a friendly group whose members walk for around 60 minutes at a mediumbrisk pace on a variety of town routs 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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Call for life and works of author to be honoured at Pomona festival “Cruciform, the two main streets had as their pivotal point the school, both primary and secondary sections, and martyred along the town’s four limbs were a score of shops and business premises and three times as many houses. There were other roads leading out to the mountain district around Cootharabah and there was the road that curled in across the Mary Valley, but over all the deathly stillness and quiet of that first yawn of near summer shimmered above the scrub box and the tallow trees.” – Thea Astley, A Descant for Gossips, 1960 Pomona local Brian O’Connor has floated the idea that four-time Miles Franklin Award winning author Thea Astley’s memory and considerable literary achievement be commemorated at Pomona in much the same way as Maryborough celebrates its association with P.L. Travers, the creator of fictional character Mary Poppins.
life somewhat tedious, reflected in her renaming of Pomona as ‘Gungee’ in the book. I am told that well into the 1970s, people could identify in the pages of her novel characters whose personalities she ‘borrowed’ for her novel.
One of the most distinctive and influential Australian novelists of the twentieth century, Astley died in 2004. The Miles Franklin Literary Award is an annual literary prize awarded to ‘a novel which is of the highest literary merit and presents Australian life in any of its phases’.
A draft she sent to her parents in Brisbane resulted in it being sent back by her mother, a strict Catholic, with phrases and passages crossed out, supposedly because they were too scandalous.”
“Thea Astley is up there with popular notaries such as Tim Winton, Xavier Herbert and Thomas Keneally, but is little known. She is the only woman novelist of her generation to have won early success and published consistently throughout the 1960s and 1970s, when the literary world was dominated by male writers,” Mr O’Connor said. “She deserves more recognition and that could occur at Pomona, where Astley was a teacher and which she used as the setting for her second novel, A Descant for Gossips, based on her experiences while here. They were not entirely flattering, as a young teacher found small town
“The plot dealt with a salacious affair between a young female teacher and a married colleague.
A review of the time stated: “In a country town, where rumour becomes truth, gossip is the primary conversation and small-minded meanness predominates, the two teachers whilst understanding the place, do not anticipate fully the risks they are taking.” Mr O’Connor became reacquainted with the author while researching the involvement of architect Sidney W. Prior in the design of the Pomona War Memorial. “Some of Prior’s papers are kept at the Fryer Library, University of Queensland, where Thea Astley’s typewriter is kept, together with five notebooks of handwritten drafts of A Descant for Gossips, the first typed draft and a publisher’s typed copy on Angus and Robertson
Thea Astley, author stationery. “In that work and in others, Astley displayed her rich visual imagery of Queensland country life. Pomona displays those characteristics to this day.” Brian wants thought given to placement of a bust or plaque of Thea Astley in Stan Topper Park, the site of the old school where she taught. “Another possibility could be revitalisation of the Reality Bites Literary Fest that was held at Cooroy, but which could be moved up the road to Pomona.” Thea Astley was born in Brisbane on 25 August 1925 and educated at All Hallows Convent and the University of Queensland, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1947. Astley nearly became a journalist, following her father’s footsteps, but was refused a position by the Brisbane Telegraph for being too old when she applied after having finished her university degree. She was a schoolteacher in Queensland from 1944 to 1948 and in New South Wales from 1948 to 1967. In 1968 she joined the English Department at Macquarie University, Sydney. She retired as Fellow in English, Macquarie University in 1979.
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Council will accept questions from public Noosa Council will provide a public question time at its monthly Ordinary Meetings as part of an ongoing commitment to accountability and community engagement. It’s among a number of changes unanimously endorsed by councillors in new Standing Orders for Noosa Council meetings. A set of guidelines on how public question time will work goes to the October council meeting, while public question time will commence in the November round of meetings, Acting Mayor Frank Wilkie said.
The Standing Orders are Council’s guidelines to how it operates public meetings to ensure they reflect good practice and any legal requirements. Cr Wilkie said the introduction of public question time was a good move. “Some other Councils have been doing this for many years,” he said. Last year Noosa Council resolved to introduce live-streaming for its monthly General Committee and Ordinary Meeting as well as Special Meetings, and this will continue.
New on-farm service will boost rural productivity Bellbird Farm Services (BFS) was recently formed to support people who enjoy acreage and a lovely home but may not be in a position to run the farms themselves. So far BFS is working with three large farms with beef cattle. Dick Barnes who is heading up BFS has many years in this type of arrangement. The aim is to resource these activities, using parttime contracts from local experienced or aspiring farmers who can work on projects or are able to work a number of hours a day as needed to help run a farm. Experienced people resources could be the limiting factor in the future, rather than finding new clients.
Dick Barnes BFS already has projects awaiting resources on existing farms. Your experience and knowledge will be utilised in this new team. If you would like to supplement your income, there could be a BFS farm nearby that would suit. If you would like to join the resources team, contact Dick Barnes on 0409 594 079 or at farmservices@bellbird.com
Cr Wilkie said ‘bookmarking’ of The council also has segments within the live agreed to provide the -streaming video of community with more council meetings would information about the be introduced, making various ways residents the recordings more can interact with formal user-friendly. council meetings, including avenues such “Debates can be lengthy as deputation, petitions and bookmarking makes it easier to find a and presentations. particular agenda item “The revised Standing of interest. Orders provided greater clarity and reflected the This is another improvement that we council’s commitment are making to make it to good governance. easier for our We feel it’s valuable for community to stay residents to understand connected to the the decision-making council decisionprocess and to have making processes.” multiple opportunities to be heard,” he said. Pomona & District Community House - Keeping You In Touch With Your Community
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SENIORS WEEK WRAP-UP
Seniors have learned their life lesson! Over 50 Seniors attended activities at the Pomona Community House over Seniors Week. All the activities were designed to give Seniors an opportunity to jump out of their comfort zone and to try their hand at something new. Activities included languages (Indonesian and conversational French), yoga and Pilates, calligraphy and a morning with the Community House Writers Group.
Pilates instructor Amy Block with local Pomona ladies ready for their class.
The week also included a presentation on Dementia and Memory Loss with Lorrae and Vince O’Rourke. The talk included tips on how to stay fit and healthy in mind, body and spirit.
Pomona Writers Group meet Tuesday mornings at the Lawson Shed in Pomona. Left: Deb Baker was keen to show of her calligraphy artwork. See page 5 for more details on calligraphy classes starting soon.
Above: Vince and Lorrae were happy to share their experiences about caring and supporting a loved one with dementia .
The Community House would like to thank all the presenters who took time out to facilitate the groups and the groups who welcomed newcomers into their midst. All of the activities continue to be available either at the Community House or in the community. A new group for French Conversation will be starting shortly – watch out for details and Deb Baker will be presenting a course in Modern Calligraphy in September. Contact the Community House on 5485 2427 if you are interested in joining a class.
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This business owner loves the fact life is a ‘shambles’ A new business relocated to Pomona has added to the eclectic mix of retail establishments building a reputation for the town as a must-do shopping experience for locals and visitors alike. The Shambles, owned by Sara Bell, (pictured) is located in Pomona Arcade in premises that once housed the Two Old Ladies Tea Shop. Like that business, The Shambles draws in the passer-by with a mix of homeware, gifts, artwork and sculpture, which Sara admits is to her own taste. “It is hard to buy things I don’t like,” she explained. A range of relaxing and colourful clothing from Karma East, WA, will be among the latest stock on hand. Sara’s business has been at Pomona for the past three months, having relocated from Cooran. “I was looking for somewhere new and this space came up,” she said. The larger space allows her to paint mainly wildlife paintings between customers. Sara is a keen photographer also. She sells her works on line and also through the Meadery at Kin Kin. Those who find their way to Sara’s shop say she has a beautiful collection of items on display. “We didn’t know you were here,” is a frequent comment. Maybe it is time you took a look to seek her out, and the other businesses of Pomona Arcade, which is near the Orange Cafe in Factory Street.
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NEWS FROM THE SCHOOLS
Reading is my superpower The students at Pomona State School had a very busy week when they celebrated Book Week on Friday 23 August. It kicked off with a book fair that lasted all week. On Thursday, a celebrated guest author, Gregg Dreise, visited the school and shared his stories and culture with the students and gave them tips on the process of writing a story. Book Week ended with the Book Character Parade on Friday morning. The students showed off their costumes to the audience and the panel of judges had a hard task selecting the winners from each year level.
Pomona State School students with author Gregg Dreise
The kindy kids from the Early Childhood Centre visited for the special parade. After dark the book characters came out to play and had fun at the school disco.
These fabulous grade 3, 4, 5 & 6 Pomona State School students accompanied us to landfill earlier this week, as part of our education program. They are the eco leaders of their school, and showed a vast understanding of waste and waste reduction strategies, which is very promising for our global future!
Inquiring minds are active at Kin Kin State School Learning is not just the three Rs at Kin Kin State School.
Year 4 students have been finding samples of different soils, making observations of dry and Year 5 students are examining space elements this term, making wet soils. models of satellites and rockets Students are now monitoring using STEM kits. how the soil and particles are separated in a variety of layers. They also made their own bees wax wrappers to use in their lunch boxes and to help with using less plastic wrap.
The Year 3s investigated how different soils can be compacted by using a squeeze test.
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Students become ambassadors for district Cooran State School Year 6 students undertook an excursion recently that saw them travel to Sydney, Canberra and the snowfields of Perisher Valley. Memories were many, including playing in the snow and trying their hand at skiing. Their wanderings also took them to the Australian War Memorial, where they were commended on their knowledge and respectful behaviour. Memorial staff members went out of their way to say ‘thank you’ for being a well-briefed group of students, a pleasure to guide. While at the Memorial, the students performed an impromptu recital of the Redgum classic song I Was Only 19 at the Pool of Reflection. Representatives of other schools and the general public were in awe. The crowd grew, so much so that the Director of the
Cooran Year 6 students (pictured with teacher) observed Parliamentary democracy in action when they paid a visit to Federal politicians at Parliament House, Canberra. The students stood out in their colourful shirts and orange beanies. Memorial, Dr Brendan Nelson, appeared halfway through the performance. On completion, he requested a copy of the video of the performance for the War Memorial and a copy for John Schuman, the writer of the song.
The Cooran students bow their heads reverently at the Australian War Memorial Pool of Reflection, where they gave an impromptu performance of the song ‘I Was Only Nineteen’. Pomona & District Community House - Keeping You In Touch With Your Community
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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
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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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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 $5 includes supper Contact Pat & Norm Young Ph: 5485 2007
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Cooroora soccer club is a force united With finals fast approaching, the hinterland’s own football club has been enjoying some strong results on the field. Away from the game, Cooroora United Football Club (CUFC) is relishing in some good news too. Last week, president Tony McCarthy welcomed the Cooroy and Pomona Community Bank branch manager, Simone Flavelle, to training to celebrate the announcement of the purchase of a new grandstand for 2020 made possible through another sponsorship from Bendigo Bank. “To be able to realise the dream of having a grandstand where our supporters can cheer our teams on a little closer to the action is just fantastic,” Tony shared. “The Cooroy and Pomona Community Bank branches have been great supporters of CUFC for a number of years and we are delighted to have their support once again.
CUFC president Tony McCarthy and Bendigo Bank’s Simone Flavelle (right) celebrating with team members at training. minor premiership and CUFC will be hosting the finals and grand final for this division as the ladies charge toward the major premiership and the double,” he said.
“Also finals bound are our Under 16 boys (led by coach, Jacob Mander), our Under 13 boys (led by coach, Carey Blackburn), “It’s been a great season for and our Under 12 boys (led the CUFC Wombats. With by coach, Mitch Dunn). numbers strong in a Our other major improvers number of teams, the have been the Under 12 future is looking bright for girls. Most of the girls in the club and we’re on a real this team had never played high right now,” Tony football before, but to see gushed. how much they have “We really appreciate the support from Simone and her team at the branches,” he added.
“Our senior women's team has already sealed the
of coach Owen Thompson has been fantastic. They never give up, regardless of the score and they definitely make us proud,” Tony concluded.
“We see our sponsorship as a great fit and it was really special for me to be on hand to share the news we are supporting the purchase of the new For Simone, it’s great to see grandstand for next season. the club growing and “As more locals choose to making good use of the bank with us, the more bank’s financial support. sponsorships like this are possible and the more I “It’s great to see so many enjoying playing the game love my job. they love and the support so many families,” Simone said.
“Working to benefit our community is what we’re all about. Our team at the Cooroy and Pomona “It’s obvious Cooroora branches wish the teams United is made up of people who give so much of our very best as they push hard towards the finals,” themselves and always Simone said. seem to do it with a smile improved and enjoy on their face. CUFC website details playing under the guidance cufc.org.au.
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Swimming success for Dolphins Fifteen swimmers representing the Cooroy Dolphins club attended the Wide Bay Short Course Championships at Mountain Creek recently, finishing the weekend on an incredible high. The club took out two pool records, 32 personal best times, eight gold medals and four silver medals, resulting in happy faces all round.
NDIS SUPPORT DROP-IN POMONA
Nine-year-old Indiana Pawson (pictured) deserves special mention for her personal effort in gaining three first places and two seconds. She placed in all of her races. Her brother Kai walked away with six personal best times from seven races. With so many wonderful results arising from the children’s efforts, organisers can’t wait for the club season to begin. For further information on the club and its activities, email cooroydolphins@gmail.com.
Indiana Pawson
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Loss and community When this goes to print, the tragic loss of a three-year-old child at Cootharaba will be well known.
PLOD’S PAGE
We don’t take out protection orders lightly, nor do we charge people for wilfully disregarding protection orders without good reason.
I won’t touch on the tragedy itself, out of respect, and enough has been said in the press. However, I would like to mention the tremendous work done by the attending emergency services who worked tirelessly and the 100 or so community volunteers by Sgt Dan McNamara OIC and neighbours who attended from Pomona Police Station late evening onwards to help in any Ph: 5480 1733 way possible.
Many of these couples or family members are frequent flyers and we often attend the same premises weekly, until a court takes it all out of their hands.
Nothing good comes from these sort of incidents, but the community spirit was amply demonstrated and appreciated.
I’m not singling out the men, we do enough domestic violence orders protecting men from females, but blokes are still in the majority as perpetrators of domestic violence.
have less grog-fuelled parties, fights and, more often, domestics.
Folks, those days are behind us. At Pomona Station, we’re attending Warm winters two-four domestics a week, about half of which require one or both Police around here used to look parties being placed before a court forward to winter as the quieter months work-wise, mostly due to the for a Domestic Violence Protection fact that people are less mobile, tend Order application, or for breaching an existing order. to drink less alcohol and therefore
I recall recently speaking to a spouse after a domestic and she asked me what a good man is. I told her that essentially a good man should “provide and protect”.
The best take-away from this article, if you’re at risk of DV, is to recognise the cycle of violence and please do something about it early, before we get involved.
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