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Congrats class of 2021! NOOSA District State High School Year 12 students celebrated their final year with a glitzy formal at Sunshine Beach

Surf Club, last month. Plenty of fun was had! See the official photos supplied to the Cooroy Rag on page 22.

Events bring Cooroy to life BY ALEX PURCELL AFTER a tumultuous year, Cooroy has come alive again. This month, three major events have brought people to our town and our community together. On October 9, thousands of people attended the German Bakehouse Cafe and Saw & Mill’s first annual Oktoberfest (see photos page 16 and 17). Saw & Mill Manager, Kimberly Bateman, told the Cooroy Rag that it was bigger than they expected. “We had over 2000 people come through on the day and because it was a community-focused event, there were lots of families.

“We had coffee and cars on the lot next door, and an old fire truck came along that was cool for everyone to see. The giant hotdog and pretzel eating competitions were hilarious to watch, and kids went home with lots of prizes from the pretzel toss. “It was a big day. Everyone enjoyed themselves.” On the Bowling Green, event-goers sampled traditional German food from the German Bakehouse together with beer, while being entertained by the LifeLine fashion parade, best-dressed competition and later, live music. Inside, the Saw & Mill restaurant was pumping out their famous pork knuckles. “We didn’t expect it to get

so busy so quickly and we sold over 300 pork knuckles on the day. We know the German Bakehouse had a really successful day as well, and we are looking forward to next year.” Already the two businesses have picked the date for next year’s Oktoberfest. “It’s October 1, 2022, and it will be bigger and better again.” On October 12, 65 local businesses and community members joined Noosa Council Mayor, Clare Stewart, for the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce’s Dinner with the Mayor (see photos page 18). Cooroy Chamber of Commerce President, Chris Bell, told the Cooroy Rag that the

annual event is always well attended. “There is always a good vibe at this dinner. When Clare was walking around, she wasn’t greeting constituents, she was greeting friends. The Hinterland is kicking goals at the moment and Cooroy is the heart of the Hinterland.” And on October 3, over 100 frocked up and fabulous guests came together for the annual Noosa Polo Cup on the fields of the Noosa Country Polo Club, beneath Cooroy Mountain (see photos page 15 and story page 30). These recent events are on the back of other successful ones in August and September such as the

Cooroy Rag’s Community Celebration, the Mingle with the Mayor Ball, the Noosa Country Show and the Majestic Theatre’s 100-year birthday celebrations. After a number of other events were cancelled last minute due to Covid, such as Cooroy Fusion Festival and Cooroy Mountain Spring Water Festival, it is heartwarming to see events going ahead and people supporting them. And we’re not finished yet. Following the Pink October fundraiser breakfast at Saw & Mill on October 29, the major celebration for the Cooroy community is yet to come. Christmas in Cooroy is happening on December 10 and this year, the free

and family-friendly community event, put on by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, will feature late-night trading, the lighting of the tree, food and entertainment and the oldie but a goodie, Santa Race (see page 19). Meanwhile, many Cooroy businesses are exclaiming it has been “busier than ever” since the September school holidays. Statistics from the managers of Cooroy Chamber of Commerce’s RV Stop Over, show vans staying at the park have increased 57 per cent this year. And let’s do our bit and support all our wonderful businesses with our regular trade and Christmas shopping.

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From your editor’s desk Cooroy Rag editor, Alex Purcell

EVERY edition we think ‘This edition is our best edition yet’. But if the response to our last edition is anything to go by, it really was ‘our best edition yet’. We have been inundated with calls and messages of support following our front-page story, earlier this month, from people all over Australia requesting a print edition, to locals, family and friends, all thanking us for re-telling the tragedy at Cooroy Creek in 1981 and remembering Derek, June, Shayne and Ricky. It has been humbling and heartwarming. Many said they hadn’t forgotten. Many said they would never forget. How could they? That is our point exactly. I was born in Cooroy in 1983, and sadly, I first learned of the tragic deaths of Derek, June, Shayne and Ricky only recently. That’s not right. They deserve more - as do the unknown victims of this tragedy, who were emotionally affected and whose stories may never be known. This tragic event is a part of Cooroy. Just like Derek, June, Shayne and Ricky. And their legacies need to be remembered. That is why we are advocating for a memorial to be erected at the site. So everyone will know their stories. And their memories can live on for generations to come. Your editor,

Alex

Bouquets & Brickbats BOUQUET to Andrew at Andrew’s A Grade Mechanical in Pomona for dropping everything to immediately attend to the slow puncture in my tyre. What a soldier. BOUQUET to Noosa Country Polo for putting on an event that brought

together businesses and the community for a fun and entertaining day. Can’t wait for next year. BRICKBATS to whoever stole the orchid from the footpath of a house on Maple Street. It had been there for 12 years!

BRICKBATS to the teenagers seen using the picnic table in the park opposite Pomona IGA car park and leaving it in a terrible state. Pick up your rubbish. What a mess.

INSIDE THIS EDITION Events bring Cooroy to life....................... 1 Memorial for tragedy embraced by community..... 3 This Bird mural defaced...... 4 Cooroy jailhouse future a topic of discussion............... 5 'Tis the season to get...married................... 6 Sconetime organiser recognised with award......... 7 Remembering former Cooroy Rag owner, Margaret Chinn..... 8 What's hot this Melbourne Cup.............. 10-11 Local mum's champion jams and chutneys........... 12 Agent nominated as rising star for extra service......... 13 Events..........................14-21 Schools........................ 22-23 Community.................. 24-25

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Memorial for tragedy embraced by community THE call for a memorial at the site of a tragedy that claimed four local lives is being welcomed by the Cooroy community. Derek Lange, 11, his mother June, 30, Shayne Parker, 9, and Ricky von Blanckensee, 18, were all killed in a tragic accident at Cooroy Creek on Saturday 5 December 1981. Now, 40 years later, the Cooroy Rag is advocating for a memorial to be erected at the site to remember them. This is an initiative that the Cooroy community has embraced. Iris Tomlinson said that she remembers the tragedy. “A memorial could be put alongside the memorial to the Fenwick Family in the park.” Sharen Widderick-Bell said it

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What a fantastic event! Very grateful to have had the opportunity to have a stall - we raised over $1000 for our trauma programs! Thank you Saw & Mill and German Bakehouse Cafe - Cooroy for all your hard work putting together such a wonderful community event. And a big thank you to everyone that had a go at our Lob-a-Choc table - so much fun! (Apologies to all the parents that are dealing with the post-sugar-highs today). Can't wait for next year! Hoofbeats Sanctuary Sunshine Coast

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was a very sad day for Cooroy that devastated the community. “A memorial would be a lovely tribute to those lost to their families.” Maureen Bowden said a “memorial would be great” and Leanne Coles said that she hopes it will be allowed. “Hopefully a memorial will be allowed as it was a dark day when this happened.” With the support of the families of Derek, June, Shayne and Ricky, the Cooroy Rag has submitted an application to Noosa Council requesting approval for a memorial at the site of the tragedy.

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The Cooroy Rag has received receipt of the application and told it will be reviewed by Council officers in accordance with the policy and policy guidelines, after which Council will advise in due course. Cooroy Rag,

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A great event...so well organized. Congratulations all involved. Julie Ainscough Wonderful day congratulation to all involved in organising such a wonderfu event. Sandra French

It was busy. Parked my 20-year-old Mitsubishi Xi Verada amongst the classic car display and didn't look out of place. Got three likes, four tyre kicks and two "can we look inside". Robert Charles Andrews Great to see everyone enjoying themselves together! Congratulations to all concerned. Brian McInnarney What a great afternoon… herzlichen gluckwunsch an die veranstalter. Lakeridge Health & Beauty Cooroy It was such a brilliant event. Well organized, great location, fabulous MC and awesome food and drink. Hope it’s on again next year! Bessie Carr See all the photos from Oktoberfest on page 16-17.

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the knot on our property that we own in Carters Ridge and we had the best day.” From the engagement ring to the wedding flowers, the happy couple always used local businesses. “Eliot designed my engagement ring and had it made by Paul at ‘Bold as Love Jewellery’ in Cooroy and we then had him make our beautiful wedding bands. “Our flowers were done by none other than the beautiful Vanessa at ‘Rambling Rose’ in Cooroy. “And our photographs were done by the absolutely exceptional Ben Sowry, who is actually a Cooroy local together with his beautiful wife. He is divine and anyone who has the chance to meet him, would be a better person for it.” Kimberlea said that they feel so proud to be a part of such a beautiful community “with beautiful businesses and business owners

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Sconetime organiser recognised with award SUNSHINE Coast Foodie, Martin Duncan, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the community. The master scone baker and monthly Sconetime organiser has received an award at the Annual Sunshine Coast Senior Leadership Awards sponsored by Home Care Assistance Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay. Martin said that he is very grateful to be the recipient of this award. “These awards acknowledge businesses whose work and dedicated service help improve the quality of life for our senior community.

“I am very grateful for receiving recognition and an award for my work in tackling loneliness and bringing joy to the senior community through Sconetime.” Every second Tuesday of the month, Martin, along with his bevvy of wonderful volunteers, hosts Sconetime at Cooroy Memorial Hall. “Sconetime creates meaningful community connections, where seniors in our community come together with family, friends and local business owners, for hot, fresh scones loaded with homemade jam and freshly whipped cream.” A very worthy winner, congratulations Martin!

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Remembering former Cooroy Rag owner, Margaret Chinn OVER its 60 years of publishing, the Cooroy Rag has had other names and many owners. But one of the most memorable is Margaret Chinn. A formidable character, Margaret was well-known for going above and beyond for the community she loved, right up until the day she sadly passed away after battling cancer. The Cooroy Rag spoke to Margaret’s daughter Marianne White, about Margaret and her time as owner of The Review / Cooroy Rag from 1984-1996. “Mum was great at shorthand and she used this skill to find work as she was a single mum with four young children in Sydney. "Later, she married again to Michael Chinn, a Master Mariner from Yorkshire, and after they moved to Cooroy, Mum did a stint at The Review - and bought it not long after.” During her ownership, Margaret renamed The Review as the Cooroy Rag during the early 90s. “Mum was a force of nature. "She would work so hard and never rest enough. "There were not enough hours in the day. "She wanted to be involved in the community she loved so much. “She would prepare the paper with all her gathered stories, cut and paste and then drive to Gympie to the printers - then gather all the paper bundles and drive literally, all around the area, delivering them out. “I worked with Mum on the Review / Rag when I lived with her for nine months with my 18-month-old after returning from Devon in the UK. It wore me out.” Marianne said after returning from the UK, bizarrely she didn’t exist in the Australian Government’s

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system. “Mum helped me prove who I was as my Australian passport had just run out and I wanted my husband to follow me out from England. “Apparently, I didn’t exist, which was so bizarre. "After nine months of drama, Mum wrote to Bob Hawke (former Prime Minister of Australia), who sorted it straight away. She was funny and fearless really.” As well as the Rag, Margaret grew strawberries in Eumundi and was involved in several volunteer organisations. “I remember she organised an SES training session once, and it was a mock fire rescue from a train carriage with pretend dead and wounded. "My son and I were rescued from the roof of the carriage and one man (missing his hand in real life) was dressed with makeup as though he had lost it. My son found it so exciting. “She loved the Volunteer Coast Guard. Her Coast Guard pals called her “teabag” because they rescued

her once from a line from a helicopter. That was crazy but lucky. “Mum was always a super strong swimmer. She and her twin sister, Barbara, who still lives in Sydney, were both born with issues. Mum had diphtheria and Barbara had polio, so Grandma used to take them swimming as therapy. They both recovered to become very strong, healthy women. “Mum also joined in Clean Up Australia only two weeks before she passed away.” Margaret battled cancer on and off during her time as owner of the Rag, even having chemo from the local doctor at home and then going in to work on the paper. She sadly passed away in 2000, the same year Judy Painter and Deb Boyle restarted the Cooroy Rag as the community-owned newspaper that it is today. Margaret donated all of her Cooroy Rag photographs from 1984-1996 to the Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group Inc. in Emerald Street where they can be viewed.

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What's hot this Melbourne Cup WHETHER you’re attending an event or meeting friends for lunch, Melbourne Cup is an excuse to get frocked up and feel fabulous. And to help you do just that, the Cooroy Rag spoke to several local businesses to get their expert advice on this year's fashions. From dresses to shoes to fascinators to accessories, here’s what’s hot this year and where you can score a winning look for race day.

Closet Confidential Closet Confidential owner, Karen, said fashion is all about what makes you feel fabulous. “It doesn’t matter what size, colour or shape it is, dresses have magical powers. Just putting on a pretty dress can make you feel amazing.” For event dresses and styling services, visit Closet Confidential at Shop 2/1 Maple Lane Cnr Emerald Lane, Cooroy.

Cooroy Shoes Cooroy Shoes owner, Maree, said low heels, fascinators and bling jewellery are the fashion for this Melbourne Cup. “Block heels and wedges in metallics and black and white, any fashion shoe that isn’t too high. “And fascinators, not hats with bling fashion jewellery.” For shoes and accessories, visit Cooroy Shoes at 24A Maple St, Cooroy. Continued on page 11

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Blue Brown Bag Blue Brown Bag owner, Clara, said it's all about making a statement while being super comfortable. “Melbourne Cup racing season… immediately we think, what do I wear? Make a statement while being super comfortable in today’s on-trend styles. “Look to linens and silk, which are always elegant, stylish and comfortable. “Link rainbow bright and soft pastels, and pair a gorgeous, patterned silk top with plain linen or silk pants. “Linen dresses, short or maxi, plain or prints - the choice is amazing and available to suit all shapes. “Accessorise with big, bold statement pieces or just fabulous earrings. Be comfortable and enjoy.” For fashion and accessories, visit Blue Brown Bag at 28 Maple St, Cooroy.

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Bold as Love owner, Susan, said the jewellery inspiration for Melbourne Cup and summer 2021 is following in the footsteps of the European fashion trends. “We are seeing a lot of floral and natureinspired jewellery making a feature this season, which is perfect for events such as the Melbourne Cup. “From intricate leaf-inspired earrings and necklaces, to bold floral rings and pendants, it is all about making a statement and adding the final touches to your outfit. “Bohemian style with a little vintage inspiration is adding feminine touches to the current trends, where mixing your golds and silver is making a comeback. “If you are aiming for that perfectly polished look, then a little sparkle never goes astray with current trends leaning towards longer drop-style diamond/cz set earrings or classic pearl studs and single pearl necklets. “Allow your jewellery to make the finishing touch to your Melbourne Cup outfit.” For all this season’s jewellery, visit Bold as Love at 24 Maple St, Cooroy.

Urban Coyote owner, Leela, said from bright block colours to bold prints, colour is definitely on the to do list this Melbourne Cup. “Gingham and floral are also huge at the moment and we predict we will be seeing them a lot on the field. “But if wearing loud colour isn't your thing, why not add a bag or shoes for a pop of colour. “As we all know an outfit isn't complete without the right jewellery and we think gold and pearl statements are the perfect addition to dress up any look.” For dresses, accessories and jewellery visit Urban Coyote at Shop 4, 2 Emerald Street Cooroy.

Galah Home Galah Home owner, Bekki, said springtime offers an opportunity to shed the layers and textures of winter fashion and embrace the playful changes that the season brings. “We’ll be seeing a resurgence of bright and bold prints, tight tailoring, new nudes and accessories galore. “In the brights, it will be blue and greens; in the soft colours, soft pink hues, sorbet pastel tones such as lilac and mint green; and in neutrals, all-white and wheat. “Trends are colour blocking, graphic prints and black and white as well as 70s trends such as crochet, broderie anglaise and floral prints. Shapes are tight tailoring. “On-trend accessories are sunglasses, pearls, block heels that are chic and comfortable, bright green or yellow bags, crown-like fascinators, natural fedoras and head scarves.” For fabulous clothes and accessories, visit Galah Home at Shop 2/1 Emerald St, Cooroy.

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WHAT started as a hobby has boiled into a business. Pomona Mum, Carly Mullins, first started making homemade jams and chutneys four years ago.  Carly told the Cooroy Rag that she was making preserves for friends and family when she learned she could enter them in the Ekka. “My husband is a FIFO worker, so I’m a stay-athome mum with our two boys. “I got into jam making while staying at home and got wind that anyone can enter the Ekka and local show competitions, so I thought I’d give it a go and I was really successful.” Over the past four years, Carly’s preserves have taken out numerous first prizes in different

categories. “This year I became Grand Champion with my lime butter in the Preserves Category at the Ekka. “I also won at the Noosa Show with my lime and lemon butter, orange marmalade and chutneys. For the first time this year I also entered the cooking class and won as Champion Cookery Exhibitor and Champion Baking Exhibitor as well as Champion Preserve Exhibitor.  “I received First Prize for my citrus marmalade, orange marmalade, fig jam, cumquat marmalade, apricot jam, melting moments, jam drops and pumpkin scones.” Carly’s award-winning jams and chutney are her own recipes, using locally sourced ingredients. “All the recipes I’ve

created over the years were through trial and error. I’d give them to people to sample and get good feedback so I kept going with them. “This year at the Ekka I entered combinations like mango, cranberry, pear and apple and rhubarb chutneys.” Carly is currently in the process of installing a commercial kitchen that will allow her to sell her preserves for the first time. “We have just under two acres here in Pomona where we have all the citrus growing, and what I don’t grow, I buy locally for my preserves. “I’ve just registered the company name, Laduka Preserves, which is a mix of my boys’ names”.

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“I know what buyers are looking for, I know the shots the photographer will take and having a design background to know how to present a property to its full potential, is an ability I have and I didn’t realise until working as an agent that this is something some people do struggle with. “I understand that many people do not know how to present their homes to sell and there is an absolute difference between how it looks when you sell and when you live in it.” Carlene said it is often hard for homeowners to see beyond how their home has always been. “That is where it is good to have fresh eyes come in and give ideas. As a people person, I am very sensitive with my clients. This is their biggest asset, which they love, so I am very aware of making sure the outcome is something they are comfortable with.” With a whole styling studio full of soft furnishings and small furniture pieces, Carlene transforms a

property, to “work with what the property is wanting to be”. “When I go to a property, I am not making it look like the latest trends from the magazines. I maintain its homey feel yet make sure it appeals to numerous types of buyers and of course all the other things which are important, such as making it feel fresh, clean, bright, and spacious.” Carlene said that she understands selling is a stressful time for vendors and loves how her styling can provide them with an extra level of service. “It is important to me that vendors are not faced with a hefty bill for some staging or styling services and I am extremely pleased I can style and present a home as a free service for my clients. “I have seen how this extra service I give to my clients has such a great outcome.” To see a video of what Carlene does as an agent visit: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=C_hqqK0HJs0

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Pacific Chamber Players will be performing at Cooroy Memorial Hall on Sunday, November 14.

Orchestra promises a taste of baroque brilliance THE Pacific Chamber Players’ annual Baroque Brilliance concert is coming to the Cooroy Memorial Hall on Sunday 14 November at 2.30pm. The programme will feature the Sunshine Coast’s talented players, Donna McMahon, Cathy Roberts, Anna Moores, Andrew Paszkowski, Sharelle Guest, Warren Brewer, Nick Davey, Anne Bowyer with the multi-instrumentalist, Janet Brewer, accompanying on her beautiful locally made harpsichord. As always, Nancy Tow will be presenting a very infor-

World Mediation Event WORLD Meditation Event is to be held at Tinbeerwah Hall (863 Sunrise Road Tinbeerwah) on Sunday 24 October. Doors open 2pm for 2.30pm start. Please bring water, yoga mat, blanket/pillow. Due to limited spaces please contact 0457061107 to book and for more information. Tea/ coffee and cake will be available afterwards.

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mative talk at 2pm, preceding the concert, which starts at 2.30pm. The strings will be performing Albinoni’s gorgeous Sinfonia in Bb and then sharing the stage with Sharelle Guest for Telemann’s well known Flute Suite in A minor; with Neil Heymink for Vivaldi’s Bassoon Concerto RV498 and Warren Brewer for Torelli’s Trumpet Sinfonia in D. Finally, the players will join together for Bach’s powerhouse Brandenburg Concerto No 5 and Handel’s ‘Atlanta’ Overture. For an afternoon of beauti-

Jamtastic Sale ON Saturday 30 October from 8.30am, the Cooroy Noosa Genealogy Group will be conducting a Jamtastic Sale. The Group’s signature preserves will be on sale outside the Heritage Centre at 17 Emerald St Cooroy. Information is available at 07 3129 0356.

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WHAT: Pacific Chamber Players annual Baroque Brilliance Concert WHEN: Sunday 14 November at 2.30pm WHERE: Cooroy Memorial Hall BOOKINGS: www.pacificchamberplayers.com The James Nash SHS Stage Band and The Andrew Sisters Tribute Show featuring the Miller Horns for a gala 1940’s dance evening on Saturday 6 November at 6.30pm. Cost includes cocktails, canapes and light supper, raffles and prizes. Bookings are essential. Call 5483 7707 or email the secretary@ gympiersl.com.au

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Tablelands Road Bridge B replacement, Cooran Construction starting October 2021 Construction of the new Tablelands Road Bridge B in Cooran is starting this month and will be finished by the end of the year, weather permitting. For the duration of construction the bridge will be active work site, so access to the area needs to be restricted for the safety of all roads users and workers. The following closures will apply: • James M McKane Memorial Lookout. • Trail 3 - James M McKane lookout , Cooran to Kin Kin via Woondum Forest Reserve. The project is a joint initiative of Noosa Council and the Australian Government. Visit ‘Bridge Program’ at www.noosa.qld.gov.au or call 5329 6500 for more information.

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October is Get Ready Month Now is the time to make sure you’re ready for the upcoming severe weather season. Protect what’s important to you. • Have a Household Emergency Plan • Pack an Emergency Kit • Check your insurance is up to date For more information visit: disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au, where you can: • Download a copy of the Noosa Emergency Action Guide • Subscribe to our Noosa Alert Service, to ensure you stay informed

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Racing into Christmas in Cooroy CHRISTMAS In Cooroy is a much-loved, free and family-friendly community event put on by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and this year it will be held on Friday 10 December. Maple and Emerald Streets will be the hub of festivities and entertainment, kicking off at 5pm and going through until 9pm, with the lighting of the Christmas Tree at dusk. The late-night trading format that was successfully adopted last year in response to Covid restrictions, will continue this year. Many shops will be staying open and providing offers, so you can show support for our local businesses by starting your Christmas shopping

on this night. If you have a business and would like to be involved in the evening, please email secretary@ cooroy.com.au The big news is that the Santa race is back. Sponsor, Bentleys Sunshine Coast, is putting up $1000 in prizes for the race. So be sure to get your racing shoes on and enter online at www.cooroy.com.au or via entry forms that can be collected from the businesses that are members of Cooroy Chamber of Commerce. Bentleys’ Partner, Brendon Murray, said, “In previous years this race has seen some 75 Santas running up Maple Street, so we are excited to see this return in 2021.” A $10 entry fee

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Shop and Sip at Galah Home COOROY homewares, gifts, fashion and furniture store, Galah Home, is hosting a Shop ‘n’ Sip event on October 28. Bring a friend or two for a night of shopping, nibbles, bubbles and lucky door prizes as Galah Home celebrates this season’s spring/ summer fashions. Enjoy exclusive discounts on the night, bubbles on arrival, lucky door prizes and a raffle to support the local charity, Riding for the Disabled. Raffle prizes include a

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Buy art for Christmas IF you’re looking for a great Sunday drive, a chance to watch artists in action and maybe even buy a Chrissie present or two, this is a shout out to you. From 8am to 4pm on Sunday November 7, Kin Kin’s School of the Arts will throw open its doors to the public for the inaugural Kin Kin Art Fair. Admission is free. Local artists and artisans, including painters, potters, jewellers and even spoon-whittlers, will be exhibiting their work - and offering it for sale. The work of Kin Kin schoolchildren will

also be on display. During the day, some exhibiting artists will be painting and sharing their techniques with visitors. Artists include Peter Hughes, an undisputed maestro of Australian bush painting; wonderful bird painter Erica Evans and water colourist Annette Tyson, whose husband John will demonstrate the art of spoon carving. WHAT: Kin Kin Art Fair WHEN: Sunday November 7 from 8am - 4pm WHERE: Kin Kin School of Arts

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Giddy up for the 2021 Melbourne Cup fun

COOROY RSL COOROY RSL is jazzing it up this year for the Melbourne Cup. The theme is ‘Jazz in the Bird Cage’ and this year’s entertainment is the classy jazz band, AQAA. Guests can enjoy a decadent two-course lunch for just $30 per person with main course choices of Atlantic Salmon, 250gm Black Angus Sirloin or Chicken Oscar, and the dessert selection of pavlova, sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce, or New York baked cheesecake. The normal menu will also be available. Cooroy RSL is well known for its great Melbourne Cup functions and this year is

no different as there will be all the fun of the Melbourne Cup with the race on the big screen, sweeps and raffles. Call Cooroy RSL to book on 5447 6131.

SAW & MILL SAW & Mill and Fenwicks Bar present their Melbourne Cup Garden Party. Doors will open at 11am with roving canapes and a fashion parade. Fashions on the Field, phantom races, sweeps, together with drinks packages including Oyster Bay Wines, will be available from 12 -3pm. Bookings are essential. The cost is $98 per person and tickets must be paid for when booked.

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KANDANGA HOTEL MELBOURNE Cup Luncheon at the Kandanga Hotel will be from 12-2pm. The event will feature fashions on the field, best hat/fascinator, best dress, Melbourne Cup sweeps, lucky door prize and raffles. Fashions start at 1pm. Including the complimentary glass of wine on arrival, the cost is $40 per person for the two-course lunch Call Kandanga Hotel on 5484 3162 to book.

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Meet the Kindness Club INTRODUCING another kind-hearted club member! Along with our articles and projects, we will share member profiles. The children will share their feelings about kindness and a little about themselves. Kenzi, Grade 3 What does kindness mean to you? Kindness makes me feel happy because it makes other people feel happy too. The last kind deed you did for someone? I helped my sister after she fell off her bike. I gave her hugs. A kindness shown to you? Our neighbour gave me a lollipop. What makes you happy? Watching a sunrise at the beach, riding my bike, and watching my little brother, Lochy chase birds in the backyard! The Kindness Club would love to hear from you! If you have a kindness story to share please email Wendy at thekindnessclub@ outlook.com or post it to The Kindness Club, c/- P.O Box 816, Cooroy. “Little hearts make a big difference”

Open Day at Pomona Kindy

POMONA and District Community Kindergarten was excited to participate in this year’s Noosa Country Show. The theme ‘where town meets country’ was explored with the children and we engaged in a variety of art practices and discussions. We had fun making Australian animals from clay and natural resources. Some of the animals that we observed in our local environment included echidnas, koalas, and blue-banded native bees. The children enjoyed making townhouses using recycled collage materials, as well as some collage artworks. Community links are an important part of our kindergarten program, and we have a strong focus on caring for and respecting our environment. We are inviting prospective families to visit our kindergarten on Friday 22 October, between 9:30am and 11:00am. We are currently taking enrolments for 2022. If you would like any information about our wonderful community kindergarten, please contact Co-Directors Peta Collis and Renae Hudson on 5485 1381.

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Forum on ageing well IN collaboration with aged care specialists, Home Instead, Relationships Australia QLD and local medical professionals, Pomona & District Community House is proudly hosting a community forum focused on maintaining independence, staying connected and ageing well. The event features guest speakers from diverse backgrounds including a clinical gerontologist, financial protection advisor and senior representatives from local support specialists, all of whom have an unwavering dedication to the aged care sector. With an interest in creating an open dialogue with our community to understand the challenges of ageing while highlighting the importance of staying connected, particularly now as we experience an unprecedented time of social isolation, this event will be accompanied by a complimentary morning tea and an opportunity to engage with an expert Q&A Panel to delve deeper into some of the fundamental issues, but perhaps, more importantly, explore the opportunities for care and support services currently available. Relationships Australia QLD (RAQ) was founded over 60 years ago and now has a broad scope of foci, including

COMMUNITY DIARY Ever wanted to know more about your past? Win Wynn of the CooroyNoosa Genealogy Group, will be presenting an “Introduction to Family History” on Monday 8 November at 9am. The workshop is designed for people interested in their own family histories or genealogy in general. Participants will learn how to research family history accurately and efficiently, using the growing range of online family history resources. You may be surprised at what you discover and what you can share with family and friends. The workshop will be conducted in the Group’s Heritage Centre at 17 Emerald St, Cooroy. To register a place in the workshop, contact 07 3129 0356.

Lions Den Book Shop opens THE Cooroy Pomona Lions Club’s Book Shop is now open at the Lions Den, 2 Mountain Street, Pomona on each Friday and Saturday from 8am until 12 noon. All books, fiction and non-fiction, are $2 a book or 10 books for $15. Children’s books are 50 cents. All proceeds support local community projects. There are thousands of books for sale with new stock arriving each week.

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abuse of the elderly, connecting seniors, mediation for the elderly, victims of crime, and support for people who have experienced institutional abuse. RAQ offers specialist support, advocacy, information, and referrals for seniors on the Sunshine Coast and in regional areas through its Senior Relationship Services. For service, please call 1300 063232 or email eapss@raq.org.au. Home Instead has earned a reputation for coordinating much-needed education and more holistic health initiatives in the community, and for implementing a whole range of innovative programs and workshops for local organisations and their members.Home Instead is now offering free in-

home consultations to anyone living in the Noosa Shire who would like more clarity about the process of accessing aged care support. For more information about accessing in-home care, carer support or to book a private consultation with one of Home Instead’s dedicated Care Consultants, please call 07 5443 3562 or send an enquiry via https://homeinstead.com.au/locations/sunshine-coast-gympie/ There are no costs to attend this event on November 17 at 9.30am, so if you are interested, please RSVP by emailing james.rickards@homeinstead. com.au or by calling James on 0436 440 250. Tickets are limited to 26.

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trimmings stamp sets, all materials, demonstrations by our team and afternoon tea are all included. Cost is $75 with the optional add-on of coordinating Christmas trimmings dies for $40. Please BYO a basic kit of adhesives, a bone folder, scissors, paper primer and cash to buy tickets in one of the fabulous raffles. Bookings are essential and payment is required by 13 October. Please contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrators: Gaye Schrader 0400 384 562; Barbara Boesten 0418 476 950 or Jill Potts 0437 339 961 to book.

PAPER Angels’ annual event raises funds for the Footprint Card Program at SCUH’s Paediatric Bereavement Unit. We supply all materials to create Keepsake Cards for families of stillborn babies. Our cards are also used to measure the progress of premature babies. This year we hope to be able to support the unit for premature babies as well. Our Christmas Charity Day on Saturday 6 November at Cooroy RSL, from 10am to 4pm, involves lots of fun, crafting and raffles. Tidings and

CALLING all quilters. The Mary Valley Quilt Exhibition is your opportunity to showcase your favourite quilts, old or new, big or small, traditional or modern. Exhibits can be a bed quilt, wall hanging, cushion, table runner or even a Christmas decoration. You may exhibit anything that is quilted and as many or as few quilts as you wish. This is not a competition. However, there will be prizes for the most popular quilts as voted by the public. There will be raffles to be won with door tickets qualifying as raffle tickets. Moreover, there will be more to purchase. Devonshire Tea will also be available so that you can relax and enjoy the displays. WHERE: Imbil Public Hall, 14 Edward St, Imbil WHEN: 23 and 24 October 2021 COSTS: Entry is $5 per person, children under 12 free. Exhibition entries are $5 per item or if more than two items, $2 for subsequent items. PRIZES: Traditional Quilt (public choice): $200.00; Modern Quilt (public choice): $100.00; Any Other Quilted Item (public choice): $50.00.

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BY ILANA KELLY THE Hinterland Bush Links Noosa Chapter began July last year through the partnership of Noosa Landcare, Hinterland Bush Links and Noosa Council. This partnership saw the formation of the Noosa Roving Restorers, a volunteer regeneration group run by Noosa Landcare Project Officer, Tamara Kubica. This program seeks to help protect and enhance native bush land health and biodiversity in our region. Over the past year this Membership of the Club and Sub-Branch only costs $5.50. For further information call in to or phone (07) 5447 6131.

Would you like to sing? COME and join us. We are a community choir that sings beautiful, joyful songs from around the world in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We meet Tuesdays from 4pm till 5.30pm at our new venue, the CWA hall in Eumundi. All levels of ability are accepted without auditions. For more information call Joan on 0419 517 869.

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enthusiastic and hardworking team has helped many local landholders with weeding and planting projects on their properties. One of the most valuable aspects of this program has been the connection with the community. It has been very rewarding to see the friendships made and the transfer of knowledge amongst the group. Members are very proud to announce that the Roving Restorers will be running again for another year, with Noosa Council committing support to the program in the recent

release of their Environmental Projects and Alliance Grant. A special thanks goes to all our hardworking volunteers and Project Officer, Tamara, for making the first year such a success. The members look forward to sharing all the wonderful projects and bush land areas with you over the coming year. Like Roving Restorers on Facebook to find out when their next day is on - https://www. facebook.com/noosalandcare For more information please email Tamara tamara.kubica@ noosalandcare.org

WE are a fun, friendly, seniors social group, who welcomes couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Monday from 10am at the Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina and Thursdays from 10am at the Boathouse on the Noosa River. We also have a monthly program of dinners, lunches, walks, picnics and other activities. Please contact Joan on 0419 517 869.

and cake. No experience is necessary. For more info contact Virginia on 0427 221 931.

Cooroy Hookers COOROY Hookers are a group of girls who get together every week to crochet, knit and chat. We meet every Thursday at 9am in the CWA Hall. The $6 admission includes coffee

Free Italian language conversation JOIN a small group and practice everyday Italian conversation at 10.30 am every fortnight, at Fine Espresso & Spa, 239 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville. We help each other with stress and pronunciation. Beginners are welcome and there is no fee.. Order a coffee and join Isabella at our reserved table. More info at www.italydreaming.com.au or email Isabella@italydreaming. com.au.

THE Cooroy RSL and Citizens Club Inc. Board has announced a new bi-annual community grant program with a $10,000 pool in October and March. The club has a long history of supporting community organisations and this new grant program puts in place a formal process for organisations from the local area to apply forsupport up to $2000. Some of the organisations that have received funding in the past 12 months include Smart Pups, Cooroy Pony Club, Eumundi Christmas Carnival, Australian Body Art Festival, Cooroora United Football Club and Cooroy Chamber of Commerce. In addition to providing funding, the Cooroy RSL has also provided support to many community organisations through fundraising events, vouchers and in-kind support. More information and applications are available at www. cooroyrsl.com.au/community with applications for the October round closing on 31 October 2021.

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Meditation in Cooroy Lotus Wellbeing Centre (a not-for-profit organisation) is to be found at the CWA Hall, Maple Street, Cooroy each Monday, with doors opening at 9.00am except for public holidays. Meditation is at 9.30am-10am and costs $5.Treatments, available from 10.30am, include psychic/clairvoyant readings, reiki, massage, reflexology, pellowah and much more for $25 per treatment. Everyone is welcome with tea/coffee and biscuits available. For more please contact Jenny on 0405 363 604.

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your say Clare Stewart Noosa Mayor

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BIG news includes a resolution by Noosa Council to apply to join the Southeast Queensland (SEQ) Council of Mayors. The Council of Mayors has done a tremendous job on a number of matters in recent years, including playing a pivotal role in securing the Olympic Games. These games have the potential to accelerate investment in transport, infrastructure, tourism and so much more across the Southeast and it’s time Noosa supported the work of the Council of Mayors. Previous Noosa Councils decided not to be part of the SEQ Council of Mayors and that was their choice, but we consider collaboration and robust dialogue with other councils as vital. We need to work as one SEQ region to deliver better outcomes for the business sector and the wider community.

Playground progress

It’s full steam ahead at the Hinterland Adventure Playground site, Cooroy. Construction of the arbour is now underway. Footings for the major features have been installed and the water play area is complete. Work to install the Bio Basin continues and we are looking good for our end of year completion date. While it is ‘all go’ with the playground, work on new car parking spaces to support the playground is continuing, with the crossing now finished. Thank you for your patience while crews continue working on: • 12 new car park spaces on Maple St, adjacent to Apex Park. • 22 new car park spaces at the Lower Mill site. • 22 ‘overflow’ car park spaces along Maple St, next to the Cooroy Tennis Club. • 2 new disabled car park spaces in Marara St, next to the playground.

Road re-seals

Speaking of continued infrastructure, you may have noticed road resealing underway in the Hinterland. The full of list of roads either already resealed, or about to be, includes: • Ambulance St, Pomona. • Belwood Pl, Pomona. • Pioneer Rd, Pomona. • Pottery St, Pomona. • School St, Pomona. • Smedley Dve, Pomona. • Camphor Rd, Pinbarren. • Weemilah Crt, Cooran. • Pender Creek Rd, Kin Kin. This resealing program is part of the $4.36 million funding Council received under the Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program and is grassroots spending at its best.

Free holiday buses

Good news abounds with the ‘Go Noosa Free Holiday Buses,’ which will be back for Christmas 2021 and Easter 2022. Subject to TransLink approvals, travel will be free on TransLink buses servicing Cooroy, Cooran and Pomona, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Peregian Beach, Noosa Parklands, Tewantin and Noosa Civic.

Council has filed proceedings in the Planning and Environment Court in the case against Kin Kin Quarry operator, Cordwell Resources. An initial hearing whereby Council will seek interim enforcement orders for all quarry truck movements to cease during school bus hours, will also be sought. Further proceedings will focus on alleged breaches by the Quarry operator, with Council seeking to address the intensification of use issues, which is at the centre of community concern. Final enforcement orders will be sought requiring the operators to limit the number of quarry trucks per day, avoid convoying and ensure that movements are within the operating hours, with all truckloads covered. A thank-you to community members for their commitment over several months to gather evidence. More than 20 residents have provided statements that will form a critical part of the legal case and for which we are very grateful. A copy of the court document is available on the e-courts website https:// bit.ly/3kqPIcH

Tiny homes win

To end on a high, Council has given a green light for two new ‘tiny homes’ on Council land at Tewantin to help support young people transitioning from crisis accommodation to independent living. Council is pleased to assist the Youturn project with land for the tiny homes at Earl Street, between Youturn’s premises and Tait Duke Cottage. If successful, the three-year pilot program could become a model for other councils that are facing similar housing issues. It’s a tangible solution to homelessness and an incredibly important initiative of which all councillors are fully supportive.

Storm season

As we head into storm and bushfire season, it is essential we are as prepared as possible. Get Ready Week is October 10-17. Take the time to check your insurance and clean up your yard. Develop your household emergency plan. Prepare an emergency kit. Register now for the Noosa Alert system via Council’s Disaster Dashboard www.noosa.qld.gov. au/noosa-alert, To stay informed during disasters, check Council’s Disaster Dashboard and subscribe to the Noosa Alert system. Find out more and access support resources at www. getready.qld.gov.au

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Hinterland towns back those in need THROUGH good times and bad, Noosa’s hinterland communities have always held strong and united to help those who need it. This strength is demonstrated by the sheer number of volunteer organisations that provide support for local people and families. As well as being civic-minded, the Hinterland is also known as a haven of creativity, and both of these characteristics are on display at Cooroy’s Uniforms 4 Kids – a world-first program whose volunteers turn donated police, emergency services and Australia Zoo uniforms into bright and cheerful clothes for disadvantaged kids. This remarkable organisation, founded by Yvonne Pattinson OAM in Cooroy, not only helps families in need but also reduces waste by preventing the

uniforms from ending up as landfill. The organisation now has branches throughout Australia that turn out 24,000 items of clothing a year. Cooroy’s 20 volunteers create about 3,000 dresses, shirts and shorts, and I am delighted to support their work with $5,000 through Round 6 of the Stronger Communities Programme to purchase four sewing machines and an overlocker. Pomona and District Community House is another example of the region’s strong ties, and I was pleased to provide a $13,650 Stronger Communities Programme Grant to give this venue a fresh coat of paint. The Community House plays an important role in Pomona, helping people of all ages stay connected and socialise through events like the popular Cuppa and

Convo morning teas, activity groups and expos. The Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Programme Round 6 provided up to $150,000 for each of the federal electorates in Australia – more than $22.6 million in total – to help improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities like those in Noosa. We can all look forward to the benefits that this funding brings to Cooroy and Pomona by ensuring that these groups and their many volunteers can continue to help others.

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your say Rob Skelton Member for Nicklin

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Queensland has been impacted by close to 90 disasters in the past decade and the Sunshine Coast is not immune. Households that are well prepared before a natural disaster are more resilient and are able to recover faster. The best way to minimise the disruption to you and your family’s lives is to first understand your risk exposure to natural disasters, look at the big picture, identify the scenarios that you need to consider, and make a plan. Head to https://www. getready.qld.gov.au/ for resources to help get your household prepared.

Largest Police Intake in a Decade The single largest intake of police recruits in a decade will enter the Oxley Police Academy this week, as the Palaszczuk Government continues the biggest investment in policing for Queensland in thirty years. 142 recruits will enter the Oxley Police Academy this week, with a further intake of 72 recruits planned for November.

This is in addition to the 44 recruits currently undergoing training in Townsville, with a new intake of 48 recruits commencing at the Townsville Police Academy in November. These huge intakes progress the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to deliver 2,025 police personnel by 2025 together with a $300 million 5-year capital works program that is delivering new and upgraded police facilities across the state

Fairplay Vouchers Extended

Round 5 of FairPlay Vouchers has been extended until October 13 as they have been affected by the cancellation or postponement of community sport due to COVID-19 and recent lockdowns. The program supports eligible Queensland parents and carers with a $150 voucher towards the cost of sports registration for children aged between 5-17 years. Contact my office on 5406 4100 or at nicklin@ parliament.qld.gov.au to find out more.

your say Sandy Bolton Noosa State Member for Noosa

Time to stand up against social trolls WHILE social media can have the enormous benefits of connecting, sharing, and informing, events during recent years have seen an increase in the ‘dark side’. This is so much so that its tentacles are entering every realm, affecting all that we love. Parliament’s Legal Affairs and Safety Committee, of which I am a member, saw a commonality in submissions from witnesses during the vilification and hate crimes inquiry. Social media has become a platform for those who want to hurt, victimise, and brutalise fellow Australians in an unprecedented way, with images and posts that have been truly shocking. An initiative put forward recently by a Year 6 student to entice children off social media highlighted the enormity of this issue. The harm it was doing to, and between friends, and the volume of misinformation and bullying being broadcast, highlight how we are failing our children. We are already seeing impacts on our young, mentally, and otherwise. These include physical ailments from being hunched over phones and screens, to fear, anxiety and a level of unhealthy competitiveness in achieving those ‘likes’, through to devastatingly suicidal thoughts and tendencies. We adults are supposed to be their protectors, and yet here is a youngster trying to fix our failings, regardless of our efforts including programs, initiatives and apps designed to get us offline and living our best lives.

One only needs to take a stroll through online community noticeboards, to see comments that range from brutal to bizarre, which would never be verbalized or accepted in person. The era of the ‘keyboard warrior’ has brought out the very worst in communicating, and is leading those who are already suffering to sink further into depression and fear, and respectful contributors to abandon these pages. This leaves only what has been termed by many as a ‘cesspit’. As someone who has seen the enormous benefit of the connecting and sharing, I find it incredibly sad that ‘freedom of speech’ can become ‘freedom to humiliate or bully’. What is the answer? The High Courts have now determined that those hosting websites or social media pages, are responsible for comments by others (third parties) and may be liable for any defamation that arises as a result. More information is available on my website at www. sandybolton.com/noosa360 This leaves us with the choice to either monitor our posts 24/7 and delete harmful comments from others, or to turn comments off as so many have been doing in response to the misinformation and vitriol being promoted, including about COVID and vaccinations. Over the years I have requested and encouraged respectful conversations in all realms, often privately contacting those who have not realised that their comments may have been inappropriate.

Now with these legal ramifications, findings in inquiries, and requests from residents of all ages impacted by this negativity, it is time for real change. Yes, it is regrettable that it has come to where we must hide or delete comments as part of this process. However we all have a responsibility to ensure that nothing on our pages could be seen as perpetrating hurt or fear for another. Turning comments off altogether is not my preference. However, should we find that monitoring and deleting is insufficient, we may find it necessary to do so in some cases. I offer gratitude to the many page moderators in our community, who are already doing this as an effort to retain freedom of speech by promoting freedom from humiliation. We all play a vital role, and we need to use these mediums for positive outcomes, including connecting with each other, and sharing credible information and those beautiful happy snaps and messages that have been a life line during these long hard COVID months of separation. Persecution, humiliation, and degradation are not what we as Australians, Queenslanders, or especially Noosans aspire to. Until next month, ‘unfollow’ those pages or people who are perpetrating harm, rethink your own comments, and get out and about in our glorious spring sunshine and homes, thereby living our best lives. Sandy

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Colliers win at Noosa Polo Cup THE Noosa Polo Cup 2021 on October 3 was about more than just the sport. The event brought together local businesses, members of the community and worldclass polo players for an exciting and elegant day at the foot of Cooroy Mountain. Noosa Country Polo Club President, Niall Coburn, told the Cooroy Rag that it was a magnificent community day. “The day displayed the sport of polo with amazing horses, stomping of the divots, men and women’s dash and fashions on the field. “We had the privilege of having Glen Gilmore, one of the best Australian national polo players and former manager of Guards Polo Club, compete in the event with Jack Mantova. This made it an exciting match for everyone.” After three high-quality polo games, it all came down to a very close match between the Countryside Realty Noosa and Colliers teams in the final. “Before the final game,

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there was a blessing of the field by my wife, Illy Coburn, and then bagpipes by Pete the piper, who played the beautiful tunes of ‘Scotland the Brave’ and ‘Amazing Grace’. “During the game, we had the stomping of the field, the men’s and women’s races and the final fashions on the field before the final exciting chukka, where the Colliers team won by two goals.” Niall said that polo is a game of grit, where the players work as a team to outmatch their opponents, “ride off” and score goals. “It is a game that can be played by people of all age groups and sexes but requires determination and confidence in the player. “Everyone is always learning something new, especially about their horse, polo strategies and themselves. “It has been called a game of kings, but now is a game of the people as everyone can watch, play and enjoy the game with no end to enthusiasm.”

In the final hour of the day, there was an auction of a painting “Portrait of a Polo Player” donated by a local artist, Christopher Wren. It was purchased by the successful final bidder, Kate Cox from Reed & Co, with the proceeds going to Katie Rose Hospice. The event was supported by many local businesses including Cooroy’s Countryside Realty Noosa, Galah Homewares and Run-

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CLASSES FREE Yoga Stretch and Mobility Classes with an Experienced, Registered Trainer. Cooran Hall, some Saturdays 23 Oct, 20 Nov and 18 Dec. From December to mid-January, classes on Thursdays at 6 pm. Bookings Essential. Something for All Ages and Stages. Phone Miranda Mitchell Kickstart Martial Arts and Yoga 0488 609 966 or Email miranda. mitchell@live.com.au. 2 Choirs: Cooran and Kandanga Love Singing? Why not join a Choir? Everybody welcome, with emphasis on fun and inclusion! During school terms, you can join the COORAN CHOIR, Cooran Hall on Tuesdays 10.30 am - 12.30 pm or the KANDANGA CHOIR, Kandanga Hall on Fridays 10 am 12.00 pm. $10 per session. Phone or Text Message Gen Douw 0456 597 252. Gliding Seeking New Members for 10 Flight Short Courses or Solo Quest Courses. Foundation Skills for a Career in Aviation. 14 years and over. Gift vouchers available. Contact 0400 348 711 or sunshinecoastgliding.org.au Falls Prevention Classes Engage to Prevent Falls program. Classes that provide exercises on unstable surfaces to improve balance, strengthen legs and improve reaction time. Uniting Church Hall, Cooroy on Mondays 12.15 pm. Bookings Essential. Contact Michaela Engage Your Core Fitness 0449 047 746. The Essentials of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Workshop A 1-Day Workshop with Robert Kendall B Ac. Dip Med Herb. Sponsored by Pomona Community House. Lawson Shed Sunday 31 October or Sunday 28 November 9.15 am - 3.30 pm. Workshop addresses Fears, Trauma, Anger and Phobias.

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FOR SALE Fisher and Paykel 512 Litre Fridge. Good Working Condition. $200 Daryl 0448 547 414. Fish for Farm Dams Silver Perch Fingerlings. $1 each. Collect from Cooroibah. Phone Gwen 0427 626 552. Bosch Platinium Fridge / freezer 456 litre. Good fair Condition. Peter 0449 887 096. Security System 4 cameras. Still in box, cost $600 Sell $250 Phone 0497 155 235 Samsung Galaxy S4 Phone $140 ono 15” screen model GT-19505. Phone 0403 219 606 Surveillance Alarm Plug and Play $50 Phone 0403 219 606. Alloy rims Excellent condition. Suit Chrysler/ Ford 5 x 114.3. 5 stud pattern. 70mm from centre of stud to centre of next stud. Width 180mm. Overall 205mm. $150 for 4. Contact 0447 168 882 Australian All-Purpose Saddle New Australian all-purpose brown saddle 16 inch. Great kids saddle. Other old shop stock items available. 2 x Cottage Craft girths $50 each. 2 x brown stirrup leathers New. $30 the pair. Snaffle bit cob size. Brand new. $50 ono. Phone Zoey 0412 260 290 Carters Ridge. Saddle New Australian all purpose brown saddle 16 inch. Great kids saddle. Other old shop stock items available. 2 x Cottage Craft girths $50 each. 2 x brown stirrup leathers New. $30 the pair. Snaffle bit cob size. Brand new. $50 ono. Phone Zoey 0412 260 290 Carters Ridge. EH Inner Door Trims two-tone. Very Good Condition $200. Phone Alan 5447 6223. Cream Leather 2 seater settee Solid Beech Frame. Excellent Condition. $250 o.n.o. DeLonghi Humidifier $30. Dorothy Nelson 0456 752 187.

MARRIAGE Congratulations to Karen Elliott and Josh Roberts who were married in an idyllic setting

in their rural property on Saturday 2nd October surrounded by family and friends. Kimberlea Thwaites and Eliot Krause were married on 25th September at their beautiful property. Congratulations!

MARKETS Giant Book Sale Lions Club. Lions Den, Mountain St, Pomona. Every Friday and Saturday 8 am - 12 pm. Thousands of great novels, reference books, travel books and many others. $2 for adult books, 50c for children’s books. Phone 0434 612 149 for further information or to make donations.

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WANTED Land rental wanted for Tiny House Kyle, aged 33, has a solar-powered Tiny House and is seeking an ambient sunny location in the area. Must have good private access. Phone Kyle on 0427 773 695 Cottage/House Rental Wanted Quiet Employed residents seeking a 2 Bedroom Cottage or House, long-term rental, in Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin, Amamoor or Kandanga. Excellent References available, Weekly rent to be negotiated. Needed before January 2022. Phone 0401 182 213. JPs Regular Meeting Invite Here is a chance for all Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations living in the wider Noosa region to meet their colleagues. Sponsored by The JPs in the Community Program to allow local JPs to participate in branch forums, workshops and social activities. Noosa Leisure Centre, every 2 months, on the 1st Thursday of the month. To register your interest, email marg.lewins@ internode.on.net

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FOR the second consecutive year, Hinternoosa has been named amongst the finalists in The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Awards For Excellence in the Medium Residential Agency of the Year category. Principal, Kess Prior said that the entire team is very excited to be named amongst the finalists. “This is testament to how committed we all are to providing exceptional service and achieving the best results for our clients across sales and property management. It really does take a team to do what we do, so every

single staff member across admin, sales, property management and our leadership team deserves to be recognised as contributing towards this.” REIQ Awards For Excellence are recognition at the highest level in Queensland. To be named as a finalist is a significant achievement and the REIQ have reported that this year’s awards are the most competitive to date. Operating since 1989, Hinternoosa are high end and large acreage specialists, with a proven record for setting new benchmarks in the region. They demonstrated agility in

adapting their agency and processes quickly to cater for Covid impacts, a foresight that ensured clients’ success, maintained a high level of customer service when enquiry volume for this region sky-rocketed, and kept the team mentally strong and connected. A big congratulations to the team at Hinternoosa for being named finalists. Winners will be announced at an awards gala on 23 October. For enquiries or to book an appraisal, contact Hinternoosa via /www.hinternoosa.com.au/ or phone 07 5447 7000.

Monthly Market Wrap Up with Sirah Robb Director and Principal of Wythes Real Estate AS we begin the final quarter of the year, demand for Sunshine Coast property continues to grow and, as a result, prices continue to rise. Whilst sellers are enjoying this market, the question everyone is asking is “How long is this property boom going to last?” According to Simon Pressley, Head of Research from Propertyology, it’s highly likely we will continue to see this growth at least well into 2022. Anecdotally, we are still experiencing a high absorption rate and observing trends that also support this, with new Spring listings continuing to sell in a short time on market. We are still adding 200 buyers to our database every month, which has been consistent all year. It will be interesting to monitor if APRA’s recent request for banks to increase their serviceability buffers will slow any types of the record number of buyers coming to our area. Although the volume of rental property applicants has slightly softened, the rental supply remains tight. We encourage tenants seeking rentals to have all their application details ready for

submission and any investors with a property suitable for the rental market to contact us. Finalists for the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Awards for Excellence have been announced with some of our local agencies being recognised among the best in the state. At Wythes, we are proud to be leading the industry, having won the 2019 REIQ Innovation Award and 2020 Contribution to Community Award. In 2021 we are finalists again for the Contribution to Community Award together with Alisa Wythes and Caroline Johnston both being individual finalists for their respective categories, Residential Salesperson of the Year and Residential Rising Star of the Year. Congratulations to all agencies and agents who have been named as finalists. This is a huge achievement in itself and a testament to all you are doing to raise the bar in our industry. We look forward to representing the Noosa Hinterland at an awards gala later this month with the best in our industry attending to see winners announced.

storage space (including ample room for your big toys), 5kw of solar power, solar hot water, and a sealed driveway with electric gate. Cattle and horses are also catered for here, with fenced paddocks, water troughs and cattle run. Water is in abundance with a flowing creek, 5 dams, and approximately 10 x 5,000 gallons of rainwater storage. All this is conveniently located

an easy 10-minute drive from Cooroy, with its schools, shops, cafes, and public transport. Or spend relaxing days exploring the beaches, national park, shopping, and dining on offer at Noosa Heads and be back at your tranquil rural retreat in just 30 minutes. Properties offering so many options for extended family living are rare to the market, so be sure to arrange your inspection quickly.

Room for the extended family, even your horses and cattle LOOKING for a lovely, peaceful property with plenty of room for your large family, with enough space for multi-generational living? Look no further! Perched high in the hinterland, this pristine and private 48 acres comes with a spacious family home, a separate self-contained one-bedroom apartment, potential for additional accommodation, plus plentiful more infrastructure. The dog-fenced, highset main home boasts air-conditioning, captivating long range valley views, a spacious home office, and an ideal design for entertaining. Multiple living areas allow you to enjoy quiet time with friends

Address: 501 Black Mountain Rd, Black Mountain Auction: On-site, 22 October, 3pm Details: 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 6 Car, 48 acres Agent: Drew Fenton, 0487 401 776 Agency: Hinternoosa and family while the kids play in their own space. You can cook up a storm in the large kitchen, which features

Caesarstone benchtops, an LG dishwasher, and Westinghouse oven with 5-burner gas cooktop. Or take in the fresh air, sounds of nature on the massive covered entertaining deck, which also boasts a solar-heated pool, perhaps over a BBQ or cool drink. Positioned close enough to keep an ear out but far enough away for privacy, the self-contained and air-conditioned apartment includes a kitchenette and bedroom with built-in robe and ensuited bathroom. Further infrastructure includes two generous sheds (approved as sheds, however currently utilized as overflow options for family or friends), plentiful workshop and

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THIS single level home is set in a great location within walking distance to Cooroy Township. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a double garage, this home is complete with a swimming and spa pool on this level, 600sqm block. Being perfectly located in the Noosa Hinterland of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, you’ll be able to walk to everything. The property offers informal and formal living areas with air-conditioning, plus a media room. The well-appointed kitchen features electric cooking appliances and dishwasher, and easy access from the

Address: 19 Oak St, Cooroy Price: Offers considered Details: 4 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Inspect: By Appointment Agent: Warren Berry, 0407 730 987 garage to the kitchen after the shopping. There are three well-sized bedrooms and a study nook, in addition to the main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. The outdoor entertainment area that flows out from the

family room, boasts a spa pool from the side of the home. There is a beautiful in-ground swimming pool placed in the front yard, set amid landscape gardens. This fully fenced 600m2 block of land is walking distance to schools, parks

Agency: Wythes Real Estate and sporting grounds and all shops and amenities. This home is currently tenanted and inspections are welcome by appointment.

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Quaint home in prime location SITUATED on the crest of one of the most sought after streets in the vibrant Noosa hinterland town of Pomona is this recently renovated house nestled on a 1000m leafy block. Built in 1950’s this 3 bedroom property has new wiring, plumbing, kitchen, air-conditioning, stunning bathroom and polished hardwood timber floors throughout. The kitchen is modern with ceramic sink and concealed dishwasher and there is good separation between dining room and the main lounge room. The kitchen and master bedroom both offer timber double doors that open up the rooms to the outdoors and provide access to the undercover veranda that spans the back of the home. A nice yard, storage shed and carport are out the back and can also be accessed by the side driveway and provide ample room to erect a shed or put in a pool down the track.

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Address: 23 Church St, Pomona Price: Online Auction It is within walking distance to the town that boasts an I.G.A, cafes, village pub, markets, post office, Artisan distillery/eatery, doctors, shops and so much more. Schools, parks, train station and bus service are all nearby. This property is being offered by Online Auction and could sell at any time. Contact either Kate Mayne on 0408 604 802 or Sandy Roulston on 0438 506 970 for details on how to register to bid online.

Details: 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car, 1000sqm Block Inspect: By Appointment Agents: Kate Mayne 0408 604 802 Sandy Roulston 0438 506 971 Agency: Noosa Hinterland Real Estate

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Quality and style at Pomona Demand remains high for Ray White Pomona hinterland homes RAY White Pomona continues to sell local properties for more, their sellers are more than delighted with the results. The dedicated team works with their buyers and sellers

to achieve life changing results for so many local families whether it be via auction or private treaty. Buyer demand remains strong, which is great news for anyone considering

selling. Contact Phil, Sam, Ryan or Heidi today to find out how they can achieve these results for you too. Call 07 5485 2200 or email sold.pomona@raywhite. com.

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44 Pavilion Street, Pomona 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, 1,333sqm

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Price: Offers considered Details: 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 4 Car Agents: Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370 WHEN nothing but the best will do, stop here! This impeccable home is going to impress the most fastidious of purchasers, as it is absolutely immaculate inside and out. Quality and style are combined to create a turnkey property with nothing to do but relax and enjoy an incredible lifestyle in the Noosa Hinterland. This Hampton-inspired home features stunning bamboo flooring complimented by 2.7m high ceilings. The kitchen is incredible with stone benches, a chef’s gas stove and an abundance of storage. The seamless indoor/ outdoor living will make entertaining a delight. You can overlook the massive covered entertainment area, out to the stunning in-ground pool. Space

for everyone will never be an issue with a separate formal living area which also overlooks the pool and entertainment area. All of the bedrooms are generous in size with excellent BIR, while the master bedroom features a WIR and designer ensuite. The perfect northerly aspect can be enjoyed all year round from the covered entertainment area and is made perfect with ample space for a lounge and dining area complete with a TV point and amazing outlook across the pool and grassed lawn. Entertainers will adore the fire pit area with a covered pavilion and built-in bbq. For all shed lovers, you can spend endless hours tinkering, with the added convenience of a shower, toilet and sink included.

Agency: Wythes Real Estate Extra features to name a few are insulation, air-conditioning, 6kw solar system, water tanks connected to the washing machine and toilets, and stainless steel fans throughout - the list goes on. With 1128sqm of land in a prime location within walking distance to Pomona’s CBD, 25 minutes to Noosa’s Main Beach and 1.5 hours to Brisbane, this is a home you would see featured in a magazine. All it awaits is its new owner. Just an eight-minute drive to Cooroy, 12-minutes to Eumundi, and 30-minutes to Noosa’s famous Hastings Street dining and Main Beach - this is a lifestyle and location to cherish, and all who visit will fall in love.

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Views, lifestyle, and acreage tranquillity PERFECTLY positioned on a flat hilltop position on this glorious 10-acre parcel of land is an elegant contemporary home. Built in 2016, this home is in pristine condition. It offers spacious family living with a resplendent outlook across the rolling hills to Cooroy Mountain and beyond. The home is designed for effortless, relaxed, living that is both functional and stylish. There are four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a powder room. The expansive open plan living area flows to a covered east-facing deck showcasing the sweeping vista. The gourmet kitchen has a walk-in pantry, and the home has a separate laundry, and a double lock up garage. Other highlights include 2.7m high square-set ceilings, floating timber floors, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, ceiling fans, stone benches, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, cosy fireplace, and private deck access from the master bedroom. The main bathroom also has a separate bath and shower. There is gas hot water,

Address: 70 Booyong Drive, Black Mountain Price: Contact agent Details: 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 10 acres and an NBN connection too. Infrastructure on the property includes boundary fencing, 2-bay shed, 5,000 gallon poly tank next to shed, and 10,000 gallon inground tank. There are also two dams, one supplying irrigation for the grounds. Established gardens frame the home, and there is abundant space

to put in a pool, if desired. All the acreage is fully useable, and is generally low-maintenance, with just a regular mow with a ride-on mower the main task to keep it neat and tidy. Black Mountain is a whisper-quiet picturesque acreage belt in the Noosa hinterland on the outskirts of the vibrant township of

Cooroy where you can access amenities including schools, shopping, banking, sporting/leisure, rail to Brisbane, dining, medical, and more. Eumundi’s famous bi-weekly markets are just a 15-minute drive, and you can be on Noosa’s Main Beach with the sand between you toes in 30

minutes. First time to market since built - this is a wonderful lifestyle home in superb condition, offering privacy, views, and serenity, along with fresh country air and a gentler pace of life. If this resonates with you, contact the the agent today to arrange an inspection.

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TUCKED away at the end of an ultra-quiet country lane in the glorious Noosa Hinterland, is this thoroughly charming residence on a park-like 4513sqm block. A recent extension has created a four bedroom, two bathroom home with a modern kitchen with a butler’s pantry, two living areas, and a wraparound east-facing veranda overlooking the concrete pool and beyond. There is also a double lock up garage and abundant onsite parking. High ceilings, timber floors, split system air-conditioning, ceiling fans, a fireplace in the lounge room, stone benches in the kitchen and a camphor laurel island bench, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, and soft close cabinetry add a touch of class. French doors to the deck, gas hot water, a luxury ensuite with stand-alone

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