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THE opening of Kidsworld Central, a playmaze and café, in the Hope Central Church in Marara Street, Cooroy, has been welcomed with enthusiasm by both parents and children all across the hinterland.

The one stop indoor playground for all children aged 1-11 years has already seen hundreds of kids through the doors over the school holidays.

The air conditioned indoor, safe, clean environment includes a multi-level playground, slides, small obstacles and flying fox, ball pool, designated area for 1-3 year olds and birthday party rooms.

During the April School Holidays, for only $5 per session, children can enjoy a full 3.5 hours playtime whilst the adults can relax and enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat.

Café Central is attached to the playmaze and can accommodate up to 80 people. With great beverages and a variety of food items it is the perfect place to sit and relax whilst the children play.

Kidsworld Central is an initiative of Hope Central

Church in Cooroy.

Designed as a safe, community fun place for families and children.

Pastors Graham and Michelle Young stated that their desire was to provide the local community with a much needed children’s centre where for a small price, hours of fun can be achieved on any weekday or weekend.

Hope Central Church has invested and will continue to invest in producing a centre that appeals to all children aged from 1-14 years.

Over the next 3-6 months additional facilities will be added for weekends, parties and school holidays including a 6 metre rock climbing wall designed in the US with 3 climbing areas of

various difficulties.

Up to 20 children can play Laser Tag on 3 themed fields using the latest computerised taggers, which register hits and misses and a variety of jumping castles and slides complimenting the full fun day our for all kids.

Session Times over the school holidays are Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 1pm and

Sunday 1pm to 5pm.

To book a session which is essential due to high demand, call 0490 779 198 or visit the website at www.kids worldcentral.com.au So why not put on your socks, pay when you arrive and stay and play as long as you like.

Kidsworld Central is open 7 days a week including most public holidays.

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Pickled Possum popular with patrons

THE annual Cooroy Fusion Festival on 14 May is a showcase of everything wonderful about the Noosa Hinterland. Pickled Possum is

one of firm favourites with festival goers but it isn’t a local delicacy, it’s the name of the festival bar!

“The Pickled Possum

Bar is situated in an ideal location with a great view of the entertainment on the Bendigo Bank stage and all the surrounding

crowds throughout the markets.

This year thanks again to the sponsorship of Cooroy RSL we’ll also be hosting a special sponsor’s and volunteer’s hospitality event in the Pickled Possum Bar so it really will be the place to be and be seen!” explained Chris Bell, Chairperson of Cooroy Fusion committee.

“We couldn’t resist sponsoring something as iconic as the Pickled Possum Bar at a fantastic community event like Cooroy Fusion Festival. This event is all about the community and what the wonderful Noosa hinterland has to offer which is something we feel passionate about at Club Cooroy RSL. The volunteers that run this event should be applauded, as it’s a great free day out and we hope to see you there!” said

Cooroy RSL manager, Tina Mayfield.

Cooroy Fusion Festival is run by the Cooroy Future Group Inc and couldn’t be produced without the support from festival partners Noosa Council and Cooroy Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank and sponsors Greenwood Grove, Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, Cooroy Supa IGA, Club Cooroy RSL, Suttons Cleaning Service, Raine & Horne, Wimmers, John Maddill Toyota, Gelignite Jacks, Cooroy Service Centre, Mower & ATV Solutions, Cartwrights Lawyers, Fiona Winter Realty, Palm Lake Resort, Chapmans Auto Repairs, McDermott Aviation, Max Watterson & Associates, Firefly Solutions and Sunsign Coast.

For more information, visit w w w. c o o r o y f u s i o n festival.com.au or find them of Facebook!

This Easter, hop aboard Noosa’s free holiday buses

Meeting the Easter Bunny are (L-R) Acting Mayor Frank Wilkie, Cr Ingrid Jackson, Cr Joe Jurisevic and Cr Jess Glasgow.

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

Travel will be free on five local TransLink bus routes until April 17, with a free shuttle on the road

between Peregian Beach and Noosa Heads.

“The free holiday bus initiative is ever-popular,” Acting Mayor Frank Wilkie said.

“Tens of thousands of people typically board

the buses during the Easter and Christmas holidays. Once again we’re pleased to deliver this initiative in cooperation with Sunbus and TransLink.”

The free holiday buses

are a great, free opportunity, for residents and visitors to try public transport.

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

More than 55 per cent of passengers polled were locals.

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

Regular services: Route 626 – Tewantin to Sunrise Beach via Noosa Heads; Route 627 – Tewantin to Sunshine Beach via Noosa Heads; Route 628 – Noosa Parklands to Noosa Junction, via Noosa Civic; Route 629 – Tewantin to Noosa Junction via Noosa

Civic; Route 632 – Noosa to Cooran via Cooroy and Pomona.

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

The Boreen Point Flexilink service and Noosa Council Cabs services will also be free from April 8 to 17 (normal booking procedures apply).

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

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

Most of the free services terminate by 7pm.

For more information visit Council’s website: www.noosa.qld.gov.au or call (07) 5329 6500.

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news The joy of learning is alive and well at Pomona School

COOROY RAG OUR local educators and students are now on their well-earned Easter break. But before they headed off, some preppies at Pomona State School took some time to say thank you to a valued sponsor.

Funding from the Pomona agency of Bendigo Bank has helped support the purchase of a number of books for the school reading resource room. The young students are now learning to read these books through a specific method of teaching.

Synthetic phonics involves words being broken up into the smallest units of sound, called phonemes. Children learn to make connections between the letters of written texts and the sounds of spoken language.

Pomona State School principal, Alyson Covey said synthetic phonics also teaches children how to identify all the phonemes in a word and match them to a letter in order to be able to spell correctly.

“Learning to read is like

learning to solve a code,” Alyson said.

“Children must learn how the written symbols called letters and words can be translated into language.

The synthetic phonics approach teaches children to read words by saying the sounds the letter represents and blending those sounds together fast, from left to right throughout the word to read the word,” she added.

As children gain phonic knowledge and practise the skill of blending sounds together, along with a developing bank of sight words they will become more confident readers and read increasingly more complex texts.

The funding for the books the children work with is part of a sponsorship package from the Pomona Agency of Bendigo Bank which has helped support the school’s Breakfast Club program. Since the launch of the agency is April 2015, the cross section of sponsorships has also included the Mini Lit program for the younger grades (abbreviated from

Preppies Pippa, Tyson, Claire and Joshua in Pomona State School Library with Principal, Alyson Covey and Bendigo Bank’s Geoff Edwards Meeting Initial Needs in Literacy). It’s another teaching program designed to help improve children’s reading and writing skills.

It builds on each student’s progress and, in turn builds confidence and selfbelief in each students’ own literacy learning ability.

Geoff Edwards is manager of the Pomona agency

and Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank. He said his most recent visit to Pomona State School was another opportunity to see the great work that’s being carried out through the sponsorships of the Pomona agency.

“We’re loving the relationship we’re developing with Pomona State School,”

Geoff said.

“Our financial support comes from working with the school to find ways to complement what their needs are from a community perspective. We’re here because the people of Pomona wanted their own bank and this is one way our profits can benefit the students of the area,” Geoff added.

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JOYCE Cunningham has received an award from the Endeavour Foundation in recognition of her 32 years of volunteer service at the Cooroy Endeavour Foundation Op Shop.

Before retiring to Cooroy and beginning her long stint as an Endeavour Foundation volunteer, Joyce, who had been a member of the Australian Women’s Land Army during World War II, had only worked on farms.

She began volunteering day a week with Endeavour on January 16, 1985.

At that time it was the only Op shop in Cooroy.

“Most things then were priced at 5 and 10 cents an item, and a frock could be bought for under $1,” says Joyce.

“There wasn’t a warehouse available for new stock for the shop. The only stock available was donated from the public. At the end of the day if we had

made $30 we would say ‘that was a good day’. Any stock that wasn’t suitable for sale in the shop was cut up for rags to sell. A bag of rags, weighing ten pounds was sold for $5 and we couldn’t keep up with supply at times as they were very popular.

“I have enjoyed the work and the fact that the money raised goes to help the disabled lead a better life,” says Joyce.

“I haven’t expected any rewards or recognition for what I do, as that is how my mother taught me to help others.”

Endeavour Foundation Op Shop is still in Maple Street Cooroy, and volunteers are always welcome.

Joyce with her certificate of appreciation from the Endeavour Foundation for 32 years of dedicated service.

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Questionable question time In our Federal Parliament we have a Daily Question Time, Quite devoid of interest or any reason or rhyme.

A Government member asks a question of the relevant Minister, (Who makes sure the question does not contain anything politically sinister).

The Minister knows the answer, of course, he probably wrote the question, It’s jocularly called a Dorothy Dixer, more an invitation.

The Minister spends a minute or so in self praise and self-congratulation, The balance of time is spent abusing the Opposition.

The Opposition in turn will ask a question, perhaps with a bit of sting, But often gets abuse, and rarely gets told anything.

The Speaker, when questioned on a point of relevance, If unsure can usually dig up an ancient reference.

I think he does a great but difficult job, Controlling that unruly noisy mob.

Why can’t they have positive questions, and positive answers too, And limit the Dorothy Dixers to only one or two?

It’s such a farcical waste of time in its present form, Make it a circus or a theatre, so that they really could perform!

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Where’s the rolled up Rag? IN each edition of the Cooroy Rag we are placing the photo of the Rolled up Rag (smaller version) in one of the advertisements for you to try and find. All you have to do is email us: editorial @cooroyrag. com.au or post your entry to: ‘Where’s the rolled up rag competition’, PO Box 898, Cooroy, 4563, and let us know which ad you found it in and the page number along with your name, address and phone number so we cantact you.

Win a $25 fruit tray from Cooroy Supa IGA. Last issue’s winner is Karen Leonard from Black Mountain who found the Rolled up Rag in the Cooroy Doctors Surgery ad on Page 13.

Entries close April 20, 2017.

BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS BRICKBAT to the person who ran away after their dog attacked my elderly friends retreiver, which then caused my friend to fall and hurt himself badly. Putting the wellbeing of their animal before a human being is despicable.

BOUQUET to Noosa District SHS Year 12 students Alana Van Der Linden and Chandler Kamradt who spent three days volunteering with the SES filling sandbags and attending to call outs in the lead up and aftermath of ex-tropical cycle Debbie’s destructive path across the Sunshine Coast. Over 2000 sandbags were filled by the pair each day. Alana and Chandler also volunteer with the rural fire service and have completed their training through the school’s certificate course.

BOUQUET to the Cooroy RSL and Cooroy Hotel for offering Cooroy Harvest Fresh the use of their cold rooms during the recent power outage ~ Cheers, Joe the Fruiterer BOUQUET to everyone who ventured out over the wet weekend to go to Cooroy’s Great Denim Sale. $23,873 was made, $1500 up from last year. Great effort by Deb and her team from Lifeline who had to manage with no phone service, blackouts, floods etc. Great effort!

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WHAT a wonderful time of year Easter is. I hope you have plans to celebrate and relax with family and friends.

Now that Easter is upon us again, how many of us are thinking about a different type of egg - the nest egg? We all strive to save our hard earned money, which is getting more and more difficult with life’s ever increasing expenses.

There will be many key times in our lives that will make us think about our budget. Like starting a new job, getting married, buying a home, saving for a holiday and many more. Any time is a great time to think about your budget and planning to grow that little nest egg.

Many of us struggle with budgets; they’re too hard, too complicated and too restrictive. A budget is a great tool to use to help start a savings plan and take more control of your money.

Most banks will offer help with budgets, whether it’s an online calculator that you key in your information, or a budget planner you record your own details. These need to be used to help track your income and expenses. For your income, take into account all of your wages, pensions, family payments, interest, dividends etc. That is usually the easy part, knowing what we earn.

The expenses can be harder to work out. Put these into sections such as necessary expenses for your usual bills and non essential for other items such as entertainment, holidays, treats etc.

To accurately work out your expenses, use your bank account statements, credit card statements

or your bills to find out what you spend your money on. Remember those other bills that may come in less frequently, such as rates or car registrations.

Once you have these completed, you can then work out your disposable income, this is the amount left over once you have allowed for all of your expenses to be paid. Your bank can help you choose an account that’s right for you to save your extra money. Depending upon your situation, this may be in an offset account if you have a home loan or in a special savings account that will pay more interest.

Remember to allow yourself some flexibility within your budget and be realistic. It’s no use having a great budget on paper if in reality it can’t work. If you would like to discuss your budget or a savings account, please contact me on 5447 7131 (Cooroy), 5485 1786 (Pomona). You can also email me at geoff.edwards@bendigoadelaide.com.au.

Before I die wall The ‘Before I Die’ Wall at the Cooroy RSL is always a good read and inspirational as well. Have you got a goal, then let’s read it!

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Think you know life insurance? Think again Chad Monroe Certified Financial Planner® of Provision Wealth Management* THESE five facts – some little known and others commonly misunderstood, will shed a whole new light on life insurance.

Whatever your goals in life, everyone wants to ensure their loved ones are looked after should the worst happen.

Most people think they understand life insurance – you pay the premiums and your insurer pays out a lump sum in the event of your death.

But it’s a subject that’s commonly misunderstood.

Here are five facts about life insurance that might surprise you: You could get life insurance even if you have a pre-existing medical condition.

There is a myth that having a pre-existing medical condition automatically excludes you from buying life insurance altogether.

This is not true. You can take out life insurance, however your pre-existing condition may be excluded, or you may be required to pay a higher premium for your insurance cover. Different

companies define preexisting medical conditions in different ways, so it’s important to read any disclosures thoroughly and shop around if necessary, and remember that you have a legal obligation to disclose any pre-existing conditions to your insurer – otherwise you run the risk of your claim not being paid.

The life insurance cover that comes with your superannuation may not be adequate.

Did you know that more than 70% of Australian life insurance policies are held inside super1? This can be a tax-effective way to pay for life insurance as the cover can be paid for out of your pre-tax contributions rather than your take-home pay.

But the life cover bought by super funds is often based on averages and may not be tailored to your individual circumstances. Statistics also show that 95% of Australians have inadequate life cover2, so it’s important to review the life insurance provided through your

super fund to ensure it’s sufficient.

If not, you could consider buying additional cover – either inside or outside your super fund.

Life insurance can be tailored to suit your needs.

Just as with other types of insurance, life insurance is not one-sizefits-all. You can adjust your cover to reflect your changing circumstances – such as having children, buying a home or retirement – to ensure your cover remains suitable to your needs.

Doing this will also mean that you are never paying more in premiums than you need to.

You can alter your life insurance premiums.

Some people think that insurance premiums only go one way: up. But there are a number of ways to alter your premiums should you need to.

Firstly, your policy may have a feature that automatically increases your cover each year to keep up with the rising costs of living. This means, however, that you may pay higher premiums

for the increased cover. If you don’t need this additional cover you can cancel your next automatic increase and your cover remains the same.

Your policy may also allow you to fix your premiums at their current level. If you choose this option you will retain your cover, but the amount of cover you have will decrease each year on your policy anniversary.

And if you make positive lifestyle changes that improve your health, you can request an insurance reassessment to see if you can decrease the cost of your cover.

You can also control your premiums by opting for longer waiting and benefit periods.

Renewals are guaranteed even if your circumstances change.

Once you’ve taken out life cover, it will automatically renew each year regardless of changes to your health until you either choose to cancel it or reach the maximum age under your policy.

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ELLIE Graham, a year 11 student at Noosa District State High School, has been dancing and cheerleading with Ausfunk in Coolum for many years now. In 2016 she was part of Ausfunk teams who competed in cheer competitions in Palm Springs, California, and in Hip Hop Dance competitions in Hawaii.

“Element” is an all girl hip hop crew aged 1421 who have been performing together for two years.

In November 2016 the girls competed in the AASCF National Championship, and came first in their category, and runner-up hip hop grand champion.

This achievement gained them an invitation to compete in Florida in the USA in April 2017 at the United States All Star Federation Dance and Cheerleading World Championship, competing against hip hop teams from over 40 countries around the world, which is the highest level these girls can compete at.

The Element girls have worked hard training and preparing for their trip and are really looking forward to dancing in a very competitive environment and doing the best they can. They have been raising funds for the trip, and started a Go Fund Me page https://www.gofundme.com/helpausfunk-dancers-compete-in-usa to help pay for

the competition costs such as music copyright and entry fees, dance costumes, shoes, team travel clothing (team jackets etc.). The girls continue to train and rehearse during the school holidays, with increased sessions as their departure date gets closer.

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SUNSHINE 60 and Better Group Inc. - Cooroy now meets at the Cooroy RSL 23 Maple Street, Cooroy on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 10.00am to 12.00.

Sunshine 60 and Better Group Inc. is a healthy ageing programme providing a variety of fun activities to keep the mind and body active for older people and is funded by the Department of Communities.

Men and women are invited to come and join us. Fun is the main focus. Discover new skills and build new friendships as you learn. Cost is $3.00 and includes morning tea. Social activities include: 12th April - Easter Activities; 26th April - Board Games.

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NOOSA Shire residents are already some of the best recyclers in Australia with nearly 5000 residents voluntarily recycling their garden waste.

Council is calling on all residents to ramp up their recycling efforts in readiness for the roll-out of the new three-bin system in September, as part of the Towards Zero Waste initiative.

More than 9000 homes and duplexes in urban areas of the shire will receive a new garden waste bin, in addition to their usual recycling and general waste bins.

Council’s Waste and Environmental Health Manager, Wayne Schafer, said: “If 14,000 households are all using their garden waste bin correctly, we will be diverting thousands of tonnes of organic waste from landfill per year.

“This means that we will be reducing the amount of global warming methane gas we produce and at the same time extending the life of our landfill.

It is a classic win-win.

“Council recycles garden waste by turning it into garden mulch and making it available back to resi-

dents for free,” Mr Schafer said.

“We ask residents not to contaminate the garden waste bin, or the recycling bin, with plastic bags or other non-recyclables. These items seriously reduce the quality of mulch and our ability to process recyclables at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).

“Plastic bags can only go into the general waste bin because they also contaminate the recycling bin.

“As a Council we are very keen to recycle as much as possible, so we are also making larger 360L bins available from September 1 for both recycling and garden waste, upon request,” Mr Schafer said.

Property owners who would like a 360L bin are urged to contact Council before 30 April if they want to order a larger bin for the start of the new three-bin system in September. Phone (07) 5329 6500. For more information about the new garden waste bin service please visit www.noosa.qld.gov.au/garden-green-wasteservices

April start for kerbside rubbish collection NOOSA’S kerbside rubbish collection begins in April.

This year it will take place over seven weeks, starting in Tewantin from Monday, April 24.

Noosa Council Waste Manager Wayne Schafer says residents will receive an information flyer in the mail in early April.

Unlike previous years, the collection will take place during the week, instead of on the weekend.

Rubbish will need to be at the kerb before the Monday of the collection week,” Mr Schafer said.

Residents must sort their rubbish into three separate piles: Useful household items that can be easily repaired; Metal items for recycling; Other rubbish. Each pile will be collected by a different

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truck. Contractors will not accept garden waste, nor items such as batteries, tyres, gas bottles and large items that can’t be lifted by two people.

Residents should check the flyer for a full list of items that won’t be accepted.

Council will again provide a paid mattress collection service, in conjunction with the kerbside bulk rubbish collection. Cost is $20. Payment must be made prior to collection day. To book the mattress collection service, residents need to phone Cleanaway on 131 339 before 4.30pm on the Wednesday prior to their collection week.

Contractors will collect a maximum of three cubic metres of rubbish per house, and six cubic metres per unit complex.

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Patience appreciated as storm clean-up calls flood in

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THE clean-up in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie continues with 24 Council crews still on the ground.

Parks and Natural Areas Coordinator Sara Cooke said staff were working through more than 600 requests from residents about fallen or damaged trees and storm debris.

“We really appreciate residents’ patience as we work through a very long list of requests,” Ms Cooke says.

“We will get to all of the requests as soon as possible, but it may take a little longer than usual given the number and nature of the requests we’re dealing with because of the storm.

“But the community can rest assured we have all hands on deck to assist us with the clean-up,” Ms Cooke says.

“We have seven tree crews and nine Council Parks and Natural Areas crews clearing up vegetation, making areas safe and assisting residents with debris.”

Ms Cooke said the initial priority had been making sure the busy public areas within the shire were safe.

It’s a similar story for Council road crews, says Council’s Works Coordinator Edwin Hamill, with eight crews out and about the coastal area where most of the wind damage occurred. Council’s hinterland crews are busy dealing with damage caused by flooding.

“Again, we appreciate residents’ patience as we work through the clean-up, and we will get to each job as quickly as possible,” Ms Cooke added.

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THE residents of west Cooroy would like to congratulate Mr Milligan on withdrawing his appeal against Noosa Council’s decision to reject his intensive chicken meat complex at Ridgewood, west of Cooroy.

We would like to reiterate that we are not against sustainable farming practices and support Mr Milligan’s horticultural pursuits, but this operation had the potential to affect local air quality, be a noise nuisance, and the heavy vehicles servicing the farm would have taxed already inadequate local roads.

Finally, thanks to everybody who supported our cause, and particularly the community corespondents who ensured that locals had a legal voice in the appeal and could join with Noosa Council’s legal team to protect the Shire’s hinterland, Rod Ritchie Co-convenor No Broiler Farm Cooroy

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PH: 5447 6018 The Shop on the other side of Town THE Dawn Service will be held at the Cooroy War Memorial in Tewantin Road commences at 4.55am and the Memorial Service at 10.30 am, also at the Cooroy War Memorial Anzac Day 2015 was a special day when we remembered the first landing at Gallipoli on 25th April 1915. However Anzac Day 2017 is no less important as we remember important and tragic anniversaries that took place 100 and 75 years ago.

1917 was the worst year in Australia’s history for war casualties with 76,836 Australians becoming casualties in battles such as Bullecourt, Messines, and the four-month campaign around Ypres known as the battle of Passchendaele.

For New Zealand, it was equally bad. In two days of fighting at Messines in June, and two one-day battles in October, at Passchendaele, the New Zealand division had 9,700 casualties, 30 per cent more than their casualties in eight months fighting at Gallipoli.

The memorial services on Anzac Day will give us all an opportunity to remember the “black days” of 1942, 75 years ago, when in a series of disasters for Australia, in Malaya, Singapore, and the islands to the north of Australia, 22,000 Australians were captured by the Japanese and more than 3000 became casualties in land, sea, and air battles in early 1942 The Royal Australian

Navy lost 7 ships during the year, 670 sailors killed in enemy action, and over 1000 Australian aircrew became casualties flying in Bomber Command in Europe in 1942.

Darwin and other northern towns were attacked on 100 occasions in 1942/43 and Sydney was attacked

by Japanese submarines as well as merchant ships being sunk off the eastern coast of Australia.

1942 was a bad year for the people of Cooroy and district when many young men from this area became prisoners of war. The Cooroy war memorial has the names of ten local men who died in World War Two; seven of whom had been captured by the Japanese in February 1942, and became prisoners of war.

Frank Berg, Arthur Brockhurst and Albert Finney died building the notorious Burma to Thailand railway, and Robert Young died as a prisoner working in Malaya. Basil Honor and Domenic Picone of Cooroy, died during the Sandakan “death march” in North Borneo, which remains the greatest single atrocity committed against Australians in war.

Colin Olsen, from Tuchekoi, was a commando captured at Rabaul.

He died as a prisoner when the Montevideo Maru, the ship carrying him and more than a thousand Australian prisoners, was sunk off the Philippines in June 1942.

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For the Dawn Service in Cooroy, Tewantin Road will be closed to through traffic from 4.30 am and the Queensland Police Service and SES will have traffic diversions in place so that the area around the Cooroy war memorial will be safe for those attending the service. Those attending are requested to bring a small torch so that they can read the order of service.

The annual Anzac Day march will take place on the eastern side of the railway line and will proceed to the war memorial for the mid-morning service.

Assembly for the march will be at 9.45 am in Pearl

Lane behind the Cooroy Village Shopping Centre and the march, which will be led by the Noosa Pipes and Drums band, will commence at 10 am.

The march will proceed up Pearl Lane and into Diamond Street where spectators will be able to follow the march to the Cooroy War Memorial. Ex-service men and women are invited to join the parade as are the children and grandchildren of war veterans. Students of the district schools are marching, as well as the Cooroy Scout Group, and other community organisations.

The Memorial service will commence after the march at about 10.30 am

Fields of Poppies THE poppies to create our special tribute to our fallen Diggers are flowing in thick and fast. Our local community have now amassed 1200 poppies so far with more to come.

Thank you to our local craft groups, Tewantin CWA ladies, and other wonderful and dedicated ladies in the community who have put in so much time and effort, (especially those suffering from arthritis in the hands) to help make this wonderful field of poppies as a tribute to our local heroes that sacrificed their life for us.

All the poppies are different and very special, just like our local servicemen were.

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news Timber Milling exhibition & big slabs

THE Cooroora Woodworkers Club milling team recycles unwanted logs into useful timber. The team’s equipment level is basic and consists of a trailer with an electric powered winch plus a few steel cables. Using this gear augmented by two lever bars, a chain saw and manpower the milling team has been collecting logs from various properties around Cooroy for many years.

After cutting to a length of around 2.5M, the logs, some exceeding 1000Kg, are taken by trailer to the milling site at Ringtail Creek. A Lucas Mill fitted with a horizontal chain saw is used to cut the logs into slabs.

Alex Findlay who is the timber milling convenor has been using the machine for over 14 years, says that milling team has cut many thousands of slabs.

Each year the Lucas Mill is brought to Cooroy

for the Cooroora Wood & Craft Show and visitors can see the milling team in action. The mill is set up on the concrete slab adjacent to the Log Maze in the Lowermill Precinct. The cut slabs are offered for sale off the saw but seasoned slabs will also be available. Some slabs have been surfaced making them ready for use as bar and table tops. The show takes place on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th May. Entry is $2 pp (under 16 years Free). The Cooroora Wood & Craft Show is an independent show in co-operation with the Cooroy Fusion Festival.

The milling exhibition always draws a large interested crowd and a lot of the timber is eagerly purchased. The timbers being milled varies from year to year but Camphor Laurel and Silky Oak are usually available as well as some rarer species.

Cooroy Toastmasters COOROY Toastmasters recently held a very successful “Pitch” Night where a diverse variety of speakers took advantage of the opportunity to hone their speaking skills and practice delivering a sales pitch for their organisation or product.

An enthusiastic audience was encouraged to play lawn bowls at Cooroy and join the Rotary club; learned about the superior qualities of soy wax candles and the health benefits derived from a particular nutritional supplement and received a very informative address from an aspiring politician.

Cooroy Toastmasters is a club with a mission to help people gain confidence, become better speakers and communicators and gain valuable leadership skills in a fun and friendly environment. For more information see: https:// www.facebook.com/cooroytoastmasters Meetings are held at 6.30pm on the 1st and 3rd Mon-

Mark Anderson, Rhonda Prescott, Russell Butler, Ian Davies and Peta O’Neill at the Cooroy Toastmasters Pitch Night. day of each month (excluding Public Holidays) at the Cooroy Library. Guests and prospective members are always welcome.

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Easter fun at Eumundi Markets

HOP along to the Original Eumundi Markets in the Easter school holidays!

A highlight for kids visiting the markets is our FREE annual Easter Treasure Hunt, taking place on Easter Saturday 15 April.

It’s open to the first 300 children to register at the market office (the pink building in the centre of the markets) from 8am.

Treasure hunters are given clues and must find the answers as they make their way through our colourful markets. They can take their time and enjoy the market fun as they go along, and when they complete their journey, each young treasure hunter will receive a delicious chocolate Easter treat.

Children visiting the market can also come along to our Kids Craft Workshops.

The team from ’Bush Critters’ will help young market visitors to show their creativity in making their own artworks; foraging through baskets of natural materials such as seed pods and vines, using clay and paint to perfect their individual ‘critter’ which they can take home on the day!

This unique activity is FREE for the first 50 children who visit on Saturday 15 April and only $5 per child thereafter on Saturdays 1, 8 and 15 April between 7am and 2pm.

We’re also very excited to have ‘Make Your Own Candles’ here with us on Saturdays 1 and 15 April from 7am to 2pm.

This inexpensive, creative concept allows visitors of all ages to make their own candle right here at the market in less than 5 minutes!

Let your creativity flow as you select the colours and scents of your choice, layering in your glass jar (just like you would with coloured sand) to create your own candle. A must-do activity this Easter school holidays!

Eumundi Markets is renowned as the best art and craft market in Australia – where you can meet the artists and the makers face-to-face. Discover something different, something special, something handmade at our magical outdoor gallery under the trees.

EASTER Saturday’s Kenilworth Cheese, Wine & Food Fest will show case produce and producers from the Mary Valley and surrounding districts, with a great variety of food stalls. Graeme White, co coordinator for the Food Fest suggests that folk check the web site for participating stalls this year.

Featuring on the day there will be gourmet cooking demonstrations from Peter Wolfe Cedar Creek Farm Bush Foods with natural foods. All day cheese and wine tastings are again on offer, as well as the spread of award winning local produce.

Don’t miss the the Great Cheese Rolling Competition, the Cheester Egg Hunt for kids ages 4-7 only, followed by the Easter Hat Parade for all ages. Other fun attractions are Camel Rides, Macdonald’s Baby Animal Farm, live music by Rubatuba and much more to keep everyone well fed and entertained.

Rediscover the simple pleasure of a day in the country that the whole family will enjoy. Come and celebrate Easter Saturday in Kenilworth, the Heart of the Mary Valley.

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First-time exhibition in the eye of the beholder THE works of artist Ann White are on public display for the first time at the Pomona Railway.

Ann has been painting, drawing and sketching for 10 years. She has mostly honed her considerable skills either in her home studio in Pomona or while travelling in various exotic locations of the world.

Her very first public exhibition features a range of figurative works in acrylic, oil, pen and ink and mixed media. The subjects are often still life, with the occasional surprise.

The exhibition is called “The Common Thread of Beauty”, a reference to the one element these works have common. Ann has been inspired by the patterns and shapes of subjects as diverse as vintage china, the colours in an Indian scarf, the symmetry of a building, fruit and flowers picked from a hinter-

land garden or the unexpected discoveries made during adventures in India, Africa and Cuba.

“Some of my favourite things are travel, the garden, and finding vintage and antique treasures,” Ann said. “I very often use these as inspiration for my work. They are such rich sources of beauty and painting or drawing them allows me to enjoy them even more.

“I am thrilled, if a little nervous, about my first ever exhibition and I am grateful to the Pomona Railway Station Gallery for the opportunity to share some of my work.”

The exhibition is at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery. It opens at 11am on Saturday 22 April and runs until 24 May. Find out more at pomonartgallery.com or facebook.com/ Pomonarailwaygallery.

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SUNSHINE Coast Ukulele Festival will be bringing the beautiful Mary Valley town of Kenilworth to life again this year with the 4th annual ukulele festival from 20th to 23rd April at the Kenilworth Showgrounds.

With the name of TROPULELE, all things tropical music will be celebrated with wonderful concerts featuring Kalei Gamiao, Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel from Hawaii, Peter Moss from the UK, local ukulele band Pineapple Crush, Tropical Lounge from Melbourne and many more artists from around Australia.

There will be lots of great workshops to suit all standards of ukulele playing and workshops on singing, hula dancing and drumming. There’ll be

plenty of merchandise to buy including music books, CD’s and new ukuleles, because we can never have enough ukuleles, our annual songwriting competition with great prizes, our own special UkeWiz and jamming around the campfire with friends.

The joy of playing the little ukulele and singing along in a big group of likeminded people of all ages, race & gender is incomparable. It brings everyone together for the love of making music and singing like nothing else does.

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A community conversation to counter suicide IT’S a natural response to the tragedy and crisis of suicide to want to get people moving, to get the community moving and to want to address the effect of what’s happened by ‘doing something’.

It’s important that people and communities affected this way have a sense of control and that they believe the safety of the community can be restored. They also need to feel that the possibility of more suicides can be reduced.

Pomona Community House, in conjunction with the StandBy Response Service at United Synergies, is providing an important community workshop to be held at the House on Wednesday 19 April, led by Lynda Neville. The workshop will deal with the sensitive issues of suicide and the bereavement suffered by individuals and the community when it occurs.

The all-day event will be split into two parts.

The morning session, ‘Responding to the River’, addresses the often challenging subject of “talking about suicide.” It aims to equip participants with basic suicide prevention and bereavement care approaches and will identify self-care needs for anyone exposed to suicide crisis. The afternoon session, ‘Crossing the River’, will address post-suicide concerns such as, “What do I say?

What do I do?” It will equip service providers

and community caregivers with basic suicide bereavement intervention skills.

The aim is to inform interested community members of the complex and sensitive issues surrounding suicide, according to Kathryn Shewring, Community Coordinator at Pomona Community House, “The sessions will be able to equip participants with basic suicide and bereavement care approaches. Ultimately, the day is about enhancing and further developing our community’s capacity to respond to suicide, trauma and related issues.”

Kathryn explained, “It is a complex matter and one we should be aware of. The better we are taught how to talk about suicide, how to deal with the effects of traumatic loss and the complications of grief and crisis intervention, the better able we are to use appropriate techniques to assist those involved.

The morning session starts at 9.15am and the day finishes at 3pm, with lunch between noon and 12.45pm. While registration is free, a charge of $3 applies to cover the cost of the lunch. Late registrations will be received on the day. Register

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Some lifestyle hints that we may recommend include: • Avoid excessively hot water when showering and bathing • When towelling dry, pat rather than rub your skin • Apply cool, wet compresses – the affected area may even be covered with bandages and dressings to help protect the skin and prevent • Avoid dry conditions (e.g. air conditioners and heaters) • Avoid soap based products - Use a soap-free cleanser or bath oil. Also try to avoid colours and fragrances in these cleansers.

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diately after a shower/bath to retain the moisture in the skin). Consider increasing this frequency of application if living/working in a dry/air-conditions/heated environment.

• Wear clothes made of natural fibres where possible, so the skin may breathe • Avoid any known triggers and irritants • Wear protective gloves when using any type of chemical or detergent • Avoid chlorinated pools if possible. Otherwise, ensure you shower then moisturise your skin well when you get out.

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Not your average medium PSYCHIC medium, Ruth Perry, will be holding a psychic development workshop for beginners on Saturday, April 29 from 9.30am to 4pm at the Cooroy CWA Hall.

The workshop will help you discover and develop psychic awareness and different ways to communicate with spirit.

Ruth says she saw her first ghost when she was ten years old.

“She just appeared at the end of my bed one night, wearing a white dress. I was already being abused by then so was used to keeping secrets, but she really scared me and I wanted to tell someone about her,” says Ruth.

“So I told one of my friends at school. With what I would hope were the best of intentions she then told everyone else. The playground became fraught with ‘woooooo-oooo’ noises after that, and taunts like ‘liar’ and ‘weirdo’ whenever I appeared, so that didn’t help much.

“But in the weirdest way, and completely unexpectedly, the lady did, over time, become my friend.

“Spirits just kept popping in with information for whoever I was with at the time, and it was an insult to keep ignoring them. I have been as scared and confronted as anyone would be over the years, but have learned how to protect myself from spirits who have less than good intent. Anyone can.

For the very large part spirits come with good, communicative intentions, though sometimes they’re cheeky too, and I have had a lot of laughs over the years with them and my clients.

With regard to my ability, and with no ego whatsoever, I am blessed to say it seems to be growing (especially since I got back to Australia in 2011 after two very confronting years in The Middle East), and am discovering other aspects of Mediumship which I hadn’t really given much thought to previously. Remote Locating and telekinesis to name a couple.”

Besides a Sociology degree (which Ruth says is fascinating when you apply it to how Western society approaches all things spiritual) she also has a Cert 4 in TESOL. The workshop cost is $80. Morning and afternoon tea is provided.

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A BIG hello and thank you so much for all the help received in getting me towards my neuro physics therapy. The treatment has really helped.

I would like to thank those who donated and for all your kind words of encouragement. My sincere thanks go to the Cooroy Rag for running my story, the QCWA for helping me with accommodation and the Bake House in Cooroy for having a donation container on their front counter for three weeks. I have lived in Cooroy for 30 years, love this town and the people.

I have agreed to volunteer in the research area of MND. I will also continue my therapy.

Plus, Living Yoga classes have returned Tuesdays (7.45am at the Cooroy Library) and Thursday (9.30am at the Cooroy CWA Hall).

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Raising funds and awareness for life’s little miracles DID you know that more than 10,000 new babies are born at the Mater Hospital every year?

Sadly, not all of these babies are born healthy and a few even come from right here in the Noosa hinterland.

Some are born premature, are seriously ill, or are simply too small to go straight home with their parents.

That’s why the Mater team is dedicated to providing the best possible start to life for the seriously ill and premature babies cared for by raising vital funds through Mater Little Miracles.

That’s where Bendigo Bank comes in. Each year, all the branches in Queensland proudly support the Mater Little Miracles Appeal. At the Cooroy Community Bank branch, you can make a cash donation toward the appeal or purchase a $2.00 token which the team will personalise and proudly display in the branch.

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Are you seeking change?

ANYTIME Fitness Cooroy are commencing an 8 week challenge. The challenge is for Individuals or business groups (members or non-members) seeking change both physically. Participants who have already made attempts at improvement of themselves, will be provided encouragement through nutritional, exercise and emotional support.

Costs Non Members $300; Non-Member Team $275; Members $150. Prices include 24hr access tag and 8 weeks membership for non-members. Each participant, upon commitment, is offered 2 x half hour PT sessions/week for the duration of the challenge for the low price of $50/week.

Non members, upon completion of the challenge are also offered discounted membership (over $100 off). For further information, please attend the information night, on Wednesday 19 April at 6pm at Anytime Fitness Cooroy, 13 Kauri Street, Cooroy. Or contact the office during office hours (Monday – Thursday 10am – 6pm and Friday 10am – 2pm) on 5447 6488 or talk to one of the friendly staff for more information.

Rebecca Steele

Craig Steele

Jo Buffin

• SPOR TS PHYSIO THERAPY • WOMEN’S HEALTH • MANIPULA TION SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY MANIPULATION • MASSAGE / NEEDLING • PILA TES • YOGALA PILATES OGALATES TES • YOGA

The first step to injury prevention WHETHER it’s keeping up with your New Years resolutions of staying fit and active or commencing pre-season training for winter sports it is important to look after your body and stay injury free this year. Although many people are aware that warming up and stretching are important aspects prior to sport and exercise they can often be executed poorly or even in some cases missed, resulting in tight muscles and stiff joints. Poor flexibility and reduced joint range of movement have been shown to be factors contributing to the development of numerous injuries.

A warm up should always take place prior to exercise as it allows your body and muscles time to produce heat and increase oxygen and nutrient supply to the muscles preparing the body for the specific demands required ahead. Recommendation is performing between 10-15 minutes of light cardiovascular exercise such as jogging, cycling or sports specific drills to gradually increase your heart rate and circulation.

This produces an increase in blood flow where the muscles contract and relax through their full range of movement, improving your muscle elasticity. This will result in an increase in muscle and joint flexibility, reducing the risk of muscle strains

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or tears. Stretching should be performed as part of your warm up but often people are unsure of what type of stretching they should be doing. There are two types of stretches used, dynamic and static stretching. Dynamic stretching involves controlled, gentle movement which takes the muscles and joints continuously through their available range. Static stretching involves lengthening a muscle to its end of available range and holding it for a period of time, progressively increasing muscle length.

Prior to exercise and to assist with your warm up, dynamic stretching has been shown to be more effective in preparing your muscles and body for the functional demands of sport or exercise. It actively improves your muscle flexibility and joint range of movement, reducing the risk of injury.

Static stretches on the other hand, cause a cooling effect to the body and muscles and should be performed following sport to reduce the likelihood of muscle tightening, maintaining flexibility and assist with recovery.

If you have any questions or concerned about your warm up routine feel free to give us a call at Hinteractive Physio on 54425556 and we can give you some advice to minimise risk of injury.

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY BACKHOE & BOBCATS

COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

HANDYMAN

Bruce Forsyth

Mobile: 0412 909 112 ALL AREAS

• TRACK BOBCAT • 4T EXCAVATOR • 10m TIPPER • 3T VIBRATING ROLLER

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS CUSTOM BUILT PC’S FOR HOME, OFFICE & GAMING Maintenance – Virus Removal Parts - Upgrades – Networks – Installations

98 Maple Street, Cooroy Qld 4563

• Rockbreaker • Rockgrab • Post-hole Augers • Trencher • Rippers • Levelling Bar

Ph 5329 0059 • Mobile 0438 196 113

BUILDERS

COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

ELLIS

ADVANCED PC & NETWORK SUPPORT

Rendering Services

Servicing all Local Areas • All Render Finishes • All Render Repairs • Exterior Painting • Domestic & Commercial

www.craine.com.au email : russell@craine.com.au

CN 70343

kellisrender@westnet.com.au I QBCC Lic 1138124

5447 7001 / 0439787326

BUILDERS

CONCRETING

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

No Job Too Small

JOBS TO $3300

PH: 0467 617 550 ianschummer68@gmail.com www.gildtonhomemaintenance.com.au

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

HANDYMAN

Cooroy Handyman Service Servicing Noosa Hinterland • Carpentry • Concreting • Tiling • Termite Repairs • Plastering • Cubbyhouses • Patch & Paint Walls • Roofing & Guttering • Patios & Decks • Fencing & Retaining Walls • Mobile Welding • Doors & Locks QBSA Licensed • 20 years experience • No job too small • We love Referrals

SERVICES

20 Years Experience Servicing all Local Areas • Driveways • Shed Slabs • Tennis Courts • Exposed Aggregate Specialists

Andrew

Tristan Rankine

5447 0345 0409 212 142

Licensed Carpenter & Joiner QBSA 744858

0427 764 038 cooroyhs@gmail.com

QBCC 605970

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

EARTHMOVING

HANDYMAN

Your Local HANDYMAN on the Sunshine Coast

CONCRETING

BUILDERS

QBSA Lic 1138124

Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy

PORTERS

Phone

Kevin 0498 534 262

0408 713 261

• Sales - computers, laptops & components • Maintenance, service, repairs, virus removal, upgrades & security • Network & data recovery specialist Established locally since 2002

For quality service & efficient on-going support that you can depend on, call KARI ON:

Residential & Commercial

• Overhead & Underground Power • Pump Repairs • Phone Installations • Domestic & Commercial

SUPPLYING THE HIGHEST QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL & RELIABLE I.T SUPPORT

0498 534 262

All General Repairs & Maintenance

LANDSCAPING

BUILDER

Graham Williams

plumbing & earthmoving

0418 710 222

for prompt reliable service mini excavator & bob cat 3 tonne excavator & bob cat plus all plumbing repairs & blockages

grahamjwilliams@hotmail.com

Phone Richard Stansfield

• Maintenance • Reno’s

ABN 96376765433

JOBS TO $3300

CAR PARTS

• Landscape Design & Construction • Retaining Walls • Drainage Solutions • Original Ideas & Professional Service • Structural Landscaper’s Licence 893465

Mobile: 0416 241 261

0455 306 666 ELECTRICAL SERVICES

EXCAVATORS

LANDSCAPING

Cooroy Eumundi

Electrical Services Richard Oxborough

A Range of Excavators & Attachments to Meet Every Need

0419 653 132 1A Jarrah Street, Cooroy PHONE: 5442 6890 automatespares@hotmail.com I www.automatespares.com.au

CARPET CLEANING

Stevens

CARPET

CLEANING Cooroy

• Domestic • Commercial • Industrial • Car Interiors • Upholstery • Fabric Protection

Rod Stevens

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Professional, Quality, Experienced Operators • Dam Cleanouts • Block Clearing • House Sites

Ph 5447 7251 Fax 5447 6134

Vincent McGarrell

Ceiling Fans • Safety Switches

Lic No.60015

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

RIDGEWOOD ELECTRICAL Electrical Contractor • Commercial • Industrial • Domestic

0408 639 076

PO Box 360 Cooroy 4563

Residential & Commercial Earthmoving & Contracting

Lic No: 68688

0422 379 628 • 1300 611 196

All aspects of landscaping & gardening with a CREATIVE, ORGANIC approach

Over 22 Years Experience

Sean Morrow

0411 312 284 - 5485 0525 www.oneearthlandscaping.com.au

Vincent@mcgarrellpe.com

QBCC Lic no. 1119365

EXCAVATORS

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

• S185 BOBCAT • 1.5 Tonne EXCAVATOR with 1m Wide Access • AUGER & PALLET FORK

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY PHONE & COMPUTER CONNECTIONS

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

Servicing the Sunshine Coast

ALL Property Maintenance with Your Local Bloke ALL Equipment - Excavation, Mowing & Slashing ALL Landscape Supplies ALL Pretty Bloody Good Call, Text or Email Paul Mobile: 0409 470 399 - Office: 5442 8122 Email: pbgmaintenance@tpg.com.au

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

ALL TYPES OF PHONE POINTS

• Bedroom • Garage • Computer Points • Fax • Repairs

RUBBISH REMOVAL

TELEVISION / ANTENNA

SWIFT SKIPS

1 Jarrah St. Cooroy

• 2 mtr • 4 mtr • 6 mtr Locally owned and operated

PHONE PAUL 0403 219 606

Phone: 5442 5844 Mobile: 0417 786 776

PLUMBING

SEPTIC TANK

TREE SURGEON

Cooroy Plumbing Services

SUTTON’S CLEANING SERVICE

Acer Tree Services

Locally Owned & Operated - 30 years Experience

Certified Arb, since 1992

RELIABILITY is our TRADEMARK All Plumbing, Drainage & Gas Fitting For a fast, friendly & efficient service

Call 5442 6788

Steep Slopes NO Problem - if we can’t Zero Turn it we can Remote Control it!

After hours & weekends 0418 711 438 QBSA No: 50098

PAINTING

PLUMBING

Phone Owen Meekins dip ARB/HORT,LLB

PH: 0409 278 659 Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Oil Arrestors, Liquid Waste

PH: 5447 6477

0418 713 244

www.suttonscleaning.com.au

Slashing

• Large & Small acreages • Experienced Owner/Operator

QBSA LIC NO 531482

MEMBER MASTER PAINTERS AUSTRALIA PO Box 17, Cooroy Qld 4563

For your next Slashing job call Slasher Steve

PH: 5447 7383 - Mobile: 0418 715 114 Email:francps@bigpond.net.au

Brad Pentelow PLUMBING, DRAINING & GAS FITTING QBSA LIC NO: 044 507 CONTRACTOR

Specialising in Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, New Work & Repairs

SERVICING ALL AREAS

0408 915 124 PLUMBING

PAINTING

TREE SURGEON

SLASHING

Steve Pont Clayton J Francis

Carrying out all aspects of Tree Surgery & Arboriculture: * Crown Reductions * Thinning * Lifting * Shaping * General Pruning * Felling & Removal * Tree Selection * Consultation & General Advice

Tenzing Tree Climbing Services • • • •

Felling Crown Reductions Detailing/Trimming Removals

0403 264 048

•Maintenance • New Homes • Renovations • Roofing

BSA 727850

Domestic • Commercial • Industrial

PAINTING

PUMPS

evanspainting@live.com.au

Mulching Firewood Full Insurance Qualified Advice

Brett Gowen

0422 868 911 - 5441 5997 Helping trees live with people

FREE QUOTES

SLASHING

TREE SURGEON

SLASHING & MOWING

Steve Jackson

TREE SERVICES • • • •

0427 471 954

For a Quality Finish Call Mark

• • • •

DAVE RAYMONT

Tree Pruning & Felling Large Trees in confined areas Palm Cleaning or Removal Storm Damage

Prompt & Reliable

0419 192 943 • FULLY INSURED • 30YRS EXPERIENCE

SMASH REPAIR

TROPHIES & ENGRAVING

Bruce Forsyth

COOROY PUMPS SALES & SERVICE

• Domestic & Commercial • New & Repaints • Specialising in • Queenslander’s - decks & all timber coatings • Roof painting & restoration • High pressure cleaning

0409 064 871

QBSA 1129706

No job too big or small Free Quotes

ALL PUMP REPAIRS AGENTS FOR • DAB • ONGA

• Engraving & Laser Engraving • Embroidery • Sports Awards/Trophies • Customised Stamps • Name Badges/ID Cards • Promotional Items

Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy Call Bruce

email: br.paintingservice@live.com.au

0408 713 261 Electrical Lic: 70343

Cnr Johnson Court & Jarrah Street Cooroy Q 4563 Fax: 5442 5982 csr@spiderweb.com.au

PEST CONTROL

PUMPS & SOLAR

TELEVISION / ANTENNA

- 5485 1972

COOROY PUMPS & SOLAR • Pressure Pumps • Solar Pumps • Bore Pumps • Pool Pumps • Windmills & Tanks • Irrigation Contact Scott on

5447 6832 - 0499 019 887 7A Diamond Street Cooroy

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Paul Best Digital

Antenna

PHONE: 5449 8887 4/10 Venture Drive, Noosaville sales@noosatrophycentre.com www.noosatrophycentre.com

TRUCK HIRE

POMONA TILT & CRANE TRUCK HIRE Cars Machinery Containers

Installations

• TV Antennas • Tuning and Set up • TV • Recorders • HiFi

Prompt Service PH: 0413 699 572

Stan Kidd

5485 1613 0419 780 747

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classifieds

COOROY RAG Church Notices

Wanted to Buy

Church Notices

WANTED TO BUY Licenced dealer looking to purchase Old China, Coloured glass, Vintage linen & lace.

Silver vesta boxes, Silver pocket & fob watches, any silver items. Old windup watches.

Military items - including medals, badges, photo’s, postcards, uniforms, (not firearms).

Early pre-1940 Australian postcards.

Coins – all pre-decimal coins, florins, shillings, sixpences, threepences, pennies, 1966 round fifty cent coins, world coins, proof & uncirculated sets. Banknotes and Stamps. Old jewellery including damaged.

Old enamel & tin Advertising signs and items, old glass and stoneware bottles, Tobacco Tins, etc.

Happy to look through sheds for old tools or other interesting old items . Buying single items or collections.

Free Valuation Offered.

EASTER SEVICES POMONA – Cnr Memorial Av and Rectory St 9am Good Friday 9am Easter Sunday COOROY- cnr Miva St & Tewantin Rd 7pm Maundy Thursday 9.30am Good Friday 9.30am Easter Sunday KIN KIN – Main St Easter Saturday 5pm Anglicans in the Noosa Hinterland Ph: 5485 1218 - Email: coorooraanglican@gmail.com

Phone Brian 54917560 or 0475191614

Public Notice We Need Your Support

FREE TWIN TUB WASHING MACHINE Good Condition Works Well Free to someone that needs a Washing Machine Phone 5447 6464

Wanting to Rent

RETIRED COUPLE are looking for an unfurnished 3 br house in rural area (not in town), preferably with a shed. We are looking for something long term, do not have pets and are used to the country life. We enjoy growing vegies and have a few chooks. We would ideally love Carters Ridge, Kenilworth and surrounding areas but are open to offers.

Good references available Max Rent $280p/w

PLEASE PHONE 4666 1532

Volunteers Wanted

Cooroy – Pomona Sub Branch An invitation to all presently serving and ex-service men and women to join your local Sub-Branch.

To be eligible you mut have served at least 6 months in the Australian or Allied Defence Forces. You need not have left your country in your service. All administrating workers are volunteers. All are treated equally- there is NO rank We help to look after all service and ex-service people including widows and their families We take special pride and involvement in our community Annual membership $5.50 Which includes Club Membership Greg Holmes – Membership Officer – 5447 6131

9.30am SUNDAYS A PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

0490 033 892 hopecentralchurch@hotmail.com

What’s On

Uniting Church in Australia

The Rotary Club of Noosa holds a Car Boot Sale at the Tewantin State School on the second Saturday of each month from 7am to 11am

Cooroy/Pomona

SUNDAY SERVICES 8.00am - Cooroy - 51 Maple St 9.30am - Pomona - 27 Factory St

Sellers are invited to the next Car Boot Sale - the cost per car bay is $10 which goes to community projects.

Sellers’ vehicle entry from 6.30am to 7.00am.

PH: 5447 6152

Book your bay in advance by phoning 0422 862 810

The Church of United Spiritualism of Australia Clairvoyance - Guest Speakers - Healing Meditations COOROY - QCWA Hall Maple Street Wednesdays 7.00pm Rev Kathy McVann - 0414 972632

Cooroy Community BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Services - 10am All Welcome 5474 3309 - 5485 2298 CWA HALL

COOROY RAG

COOROORA CLUB

Visit our shop and buy beautifully crafted items

OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 9am-12 Noon

Saturday: 9.30 am Group Bible Study

For Purchases & Donations of Timber Contact John Kennedy

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Event organisation and management – just one of the leadership skills you may enhance as a member of Cooroy Rotary while at the same time as raising funds to help good causes locally and globally.

Timber Slabs for sale Memberships now available Sawdust & Shavings available Donations of timber logs - 2.5mt lengths desirable - gratefully accepted

Cooroy Seventh-day Adventist Church 11.00 am Worship 0414 230 311 - 20 Cooroy-Belli Ck Rd Our family welcomes your family

Community NEWSPAPER

WOODWORKERS 8 Lower Mill Road, Cooroy

0408 992 139

NoosaCare Inc Kabara in Cooroy, is looking for volunteers to share some fun and friendship with the elderly residents of our community.

Your time will contribute to a range of lifestyle activities from the creative to simply a tea and a chat.

If you are interested in lending a hand, please contact our Diversional Therapist Michelle 5447 7355

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COOROY RAG

Writing from the body

A WEEKEND of creativity and play with award winning writer, Natalie Sprite is being held at the Cooroy Library Community Access Room on Sat-

urday, April 22 from 10am to 3pm and Sunday April 23 from 10am to 2pm.

“The body doesn’t lie.

When we write from our bodies, we reach a deeper, more authentic place in our work,” says award winning writer, Natalie Sprite.

Recently returned to Australia after a three month Asialink residency in Indonesia, Natalie will be visiting the Sunshine Coast later this month to teach a weekend workshop in writing from the body. “I’m interesting in authenticity,” says Natalie.

“Powerful work comes when we stop trying to be who we think we should be, and begin to write from a deeper, quieter, wilder place.”

Having spent more than 20 years writing, meditating and practicing yoga, Natalie has only recently brought the three disciplines together. “Writing from the body allows us to access the stories only we can tell. When we write from our core - the dangerous places, the wilder parts of ourselves - when we let that loose on the page, our writing really starts to sing.”

Spread over two days, the workshop will cover: • Creating work that has authenticity and power • Mindfulness, presence and the creative act • Writing from your senses to create immediacy and sensuality in your prose • Character and plot and how they intersect • Writing dialogue that reveals the core of your characters and moves the story along • Point of view and tense – what’s best for your story • Structure and plot – how tell your story for the

greatest impact • The art of seeing. Finding wonder in everyday moments and using this to make your writing sing.

• Writing as ritual, how to build a writing practice.

Writers will leave with a strong body of work, some new tools and a lightness with their own writing practice. Suitable for all levels of writing experience.

Cost: $135 / $115. For bookings and more information phone 0434 967 367 or go to: https:// nataliesprite.com/workshops/

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Tall Trees Exhibition seeks submissions from local Artists

Holy crap!

WELL known for its diverse creative offerings, the 2017 Tall Trees Art Festival is again inviting local artists to be a part of the community led event in the Noosa Hinterland.

Held in the picturesque township of Cooran, the event aims to promote and bring together local artistic talent and provide a unique opportunity for artists to share their work in a public space and offer them for sale over the busy weekend to patrons from near and afar.

Event organiser Mia Hacker says the high quality of work produced by local artists in the hinterland is exciting and a wide variety of artistic mediums is again expected to attract the attention of an artistically supportive community and event patrons.

‘It is a real pleasure for us to share in the enthusiasm for creative pursuits in this community and to offer local artists the opportunity to exhibit their work and we really enjoy curating the pieces through a subjective and sensitive process of deliberation as we seek to identify the artist’s in-

spiration’, she said.

For the first time, this year’s event will take place at multiple venues in Cooran and be a real collaboration between local businesses and the community.

The event’s opening night will occur on Friday night the 30th June at a ‘meet and greet’ with artists and continue until 5pm on Sunday 2nd July.

Residents of Cooran and surrounding hinterland areas are encouraged to contribute and to share their creative pursuits as experiential, emerging, part-time or experienced artists.

The closing date for Expressions of Interest is May 1st 2017 and artists of all creative mediums are encouraged to apply. Please register your interest via email to talltreesart@internode.on.net with your contact info and if possible, a sample photo of your artwork. Alternatively, you can contact Mia Hacker on 0437 721 966. Visit Tall Trees Art Exhibition on Facebook for more details.

By Jacqueline Bazzo

• LAND CLEARING • FIRE ACCESS TRACKS • FENCE LINES • LANTANA INFESTATIONS • TREES & RE-GROWTH • STUMP GRINDING

Social ballroom dancing Jeff White snapped this pic on the Thursday we got all the rain from Cyclone Debbie. The open pit at the pump station at the bottom of Pearsons Road was spewing out raw sewage and toilet paper. He said he reported it to Unity Water but was told this was always going to happen when we got big floods. Ewww!

KAROLINE WEINAND

SOCIAL Ballroom dancing is held at Pomona every Tuesday evening from 7 pm to 9.30 pm Pat and Norm Young organise a Social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall - cost is $ 4-00, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing.

Come and be a Spectator, and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 5485 2007 for more information, or come and visit.

N.B. The Pomona Hall has been closed by Council to do some necessary repairs, so until further notice, the Tuesday night dance will be held at the Federal Hall.

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The range of services I offer are not only comprehensive but cost effective, convenient and efficient.

If you’re tired of a lack of communication, requests going unanswered and costly mistakes, contact me today to change that.

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LISTINGS URGENTLY NEEDED

Your Local Bloke in the Pomona, Kin Kin, Cooran, Cootharaba and Wolvi area is Trevor Grady.

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Immaculately presented four bedroom home Bed 4; Bath 1; Car 2; 712sqm Price: $479,000 Immaculately presented this comfortable 4 bedroom home is freshly painted inside and out and shines with a modern glow. Inside the open plan living boasts polished timber floors, air conditioning and a slow combustion stove for those cooler months.

The bedrooms are all a good size with the main bedroom also having direct access to the spacious bathroom.

The fourth bedroom would also make an ideal home office as it connects directly to the wrap around verandahs.

Very privately positioned to the rear is the concrete pool, ideal for cooling off or entertain there with friends and family. Other benefits of this property include the lockup garage with extra room for a handyman’s work bench, a separate large carport, and solar panels. All this situated on a near level, yet elevated town allotment with easy walking distance to school, transport, library and the hustle and bustle of the township of Cooroy.

Contact Jeanette Catalano, 0422 923 851 Hinternoosa.com.au 5447 7000.

3.58 acres gently sloping land Bed 4; Bath 3; Car 3; 1.45ha Price: $779,000 Boasting superb covered outdoor entertaining decks this generous single level home provides a relaxing small acreage family haven.

The property is set at the end of a quiet country lane, is surrounded by larger rural holdings and yet is only 10 minutes to Eumundi.

• 3.58 acres of gently undulating land, fully fenced • Open plan living, dining and kitchen areas with stylish interiors • Impressive all weather entertaining areas overlooking the lawns and the pool • Recently renovated kitchen with stone benchtops, double dishwasher and slide-

away pantry • Main bedroom suite with expansive ensuite and WIR • Guest bedroom wing with ensuite and WIR • Split system air-conditioning throughout • Plenty of room for the family pets, chooks, veggie gardens and yes, there’s even room for a pony • 70,000 litres approx.. water storage plus a bore and dam • Separate 3 car shed with workshop • Remote controlled entry gates. • Solar hot water system, 2kw solar power and hard wired generator • Leisurely 25 minute drive to Noosa Heads.

Contact Graham Smith 0408 874 888 Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000.

LAKE MACDONALD FAMILY HOME ON ACREAGE

Beautiful low maintenance home New 9m x 6m Colorbond shed Home is only 18 months old Fully fenced with partition fencing 4 bedrooms, all with built-ins + ensuite 10,000 gallon capacity rainwater tanks Double lock-up garage One of the nicest outlooks available

$420,000

Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 2; 4787sqm Price: $899,000 Situated on 4787m2 of lush beautiful land in prestigious Doonan is this 12yr old, master built, family home.

This lovely home is set back from Valley Drive to ensure privacy.

Views of the tropical gardens and lush grounds are captured from every window.

Accommodation consists of 4 bedrooms. The bedrooms are at opposite wings of the home, creating the perfect space between the master suite, (which has a generous walk in robe and ensuite) and the other bedrooms.

The deluxe galley style kitchen has Caesar stone bench tops and opens to spacious informal living areas which in turn flow to the outdoor entertaining area and pool. The formal living area has double sliding doors, taking in the breeze and views over the garden and pool.

This home has been beautifully kept and ticks all the boxes for a low maintenance lifestyle, yet incorporates idealic ‘hinterland’ living, stop for a moment and listen to the birds!!!!!

Close to Noosa , Noosaville and the charming towns of Cooroy and Eumundi, this is hinterland living at its best.

Contact Lisa Jones, 0438 357 051 or Kess Prior 0404 344 399 Hinternoosa.com.au 5447 7000.

• 3 Bedroom + Office/Nursery • Timber kitchen • Timber floating floors & tiled throughout • 1 acre easy care • Drinkable bore • Combustion heater and reversecycle split system air conditioner • Walk to Lake Macdonald • School bus route OFFERS $475,000

0428 373 777 or email trevor@tomgrady.biz for your Free No Obligation Appraisal.

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COOROY RAG Hinterland Hideaway

SITUATED in a quiet cul-de-sac and tucked away on 3473m2 is this large modern brick home. Elevated to take in the views of Mt Cooroy and only 5 minutes drive into Cooroy, this home is ready and waiting for its new owners.

Enter through the wide timber door where you will be greeted with the beautiful polished timber floors which open out into the lounge / dining rooms.

Sliding glass doors lead you out onto the wide timbered verandah, where you can sit back and relax in private whilst overlooking the land. There are three generous sized bedrooms, carpeted throughout with the Master being ensuited and air conditioned for comfort all year round.

The fourth bedroom is located downstairs via the internal timber staircase. The area downstairs has its

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own living area supported by the third bathroom for convenience. A great place for your guests to stay or the possibility of being self-contained for family members. Step outside onto the paved outdoor area and meander through to the established fruit trees and gardens. Or just kick back and unwind by the cool fresh water swimming pool.

Perfect for those hot summers days.

Two rain water tanks and under covered garage parking for 2 vehicles. Call today to arrange an inspection. Auction on site Sunday 23rd April at 11.30 am Please call Sandy Roulston on 0438 506 970 or Glenn Millard on 0437 221 723 from Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland for further details, or drop in to see one of our friendly staff at 16a Maple Street, Cooroy or 8 Reserve Street, Pomona.

Classic home ocean views in cul-de-sac location Bed 5; Bath 3; Car 3 Offers over $895,000 Built in the classic Queensland style, this solid property offers wide decks with ocean views, many timber features and a private, peaceful, hinterland location.

At the end of a cul-desac with east facing views to the ocean and coastal breezes this exquisite property has a front lawn for the kids and plenty of space for the grown-ups too.

The five-bedroom, threebathroom home covers two levels with a separate living area for guests downstairs. The property includes two bedrooms, bathroom, a kitchenette, separate laundry as well as timber hardwood floors, decks and timber decorative features creating the colonial style. A wood burning stove in the spacious lounge adds to the character of the home and keeps the winter chills at bay.

The kitchen has quality timber benchtops and cabinetry, new quality SMEG appliances including gas cooktop, with casement windows allowing easy serving access to the deck.

The main bedroom is spa-

cious with an ensuite, ceiling fans, air conditioner and large French doors opening to the deck and private spa area. The well-sized bathroom has a claw foot bath with overhead shower, plus a separate shower recess.

Additional features include parking for 3 cars, several large storage areas and well developed workshop space for the woodworker or handy person to enjoy!

Located on 8476m2 of prime hinterland real estate, this property offers a

quality build, plenty of lifestyle options and just minutes to the township of Eumundi with its world famous markets and also the popular tourist strip of Noosa.

Beaches and rural service towns are nearby, as is access to the Bruce Highway providing direct connection to Brisbane’s domestic and international airports.

• private cul-de-sac location; ocean views; coastal breezes • five-bedroom, threebathroom solid timber

home • separate downstairs living area – 2 bedrooms, bathroom and kitchenette • hardwood timber floors; wide, wrap-around verandah • Quality kitchen cabinetry and appliances • Built-ins and fans in all bedrooms • Claw foot bath and wood burning stove • Level front yard for kids Contact Jim Ennis, Fiona Winter Realty, 0402 587 298, 5449 1186, jim@fionawinterrealty. com.au

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COOROY RAG Cooroy’s surprise package

“SURPRISE Package” best describes this fabulous, well-presented highset rendered block and timber framed home on 4335m2, only a 4 minute drive to the wonderful township of Cooroy .

The home has 5 bedrooms, (3 upstairs and 2 downstairs), 4 of which have builtin robes. The modern kitchen overlooks the beautifully landscaped gardens and has views to the east that highlight the location and elevation this property possesses.

Under the house is a self-contained granny flat with a kitchenette, another bathroom, toilet, laundry and 2 bedrooms which may be utilised as another form of income if need be.

The man of the house is not forgotten

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with a large 4 bay shed for car accommodation with plenty of workshop area.

Adding to all this is a generous sized Gazebo style entertainment area being 12m x 5m all with exposed rafters which adds to the ambiance of nature.

Located only 4 minutes to Cooroy and 20 minutes to Noosa, in a highly sought after area, I would be surprised if this property will last long on today’s market.

Put this one on your shortlist of inspections and give me a call to book your appointment today.

Priced at Offers over $649,000 L/N 7023.

Phone Trevor at Tom Grady Real Estate on 0428373777 or email trevor@tomgrady.biz

Family home at Forest Acres

Bed 3+office; Bath 2; Car 4; 1 acre Price: Offers $475,000 Only seven minutes to Cooroy, this three bedroom plus office family home is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of town whilst still being close enough to enjoy all

our beautiful hinterland township has to offer.

The home has everything a growing family needs.

Polished timber floating floors and tiles throughout the open plan design makes for easy living.

The large lounge room has a brick feature wall and combustion fireplace and reverse-cycle split system air conditioner. The air conditioned master bedroom is large with a nursery (or office) attached plus walk in robe and ensuite.

The other two bedrooms are also a good size with built in robes. The large family room is great for entertaining with sliding glass doors opening onto an entertaining area.

The timber kitchen with plenty of storage gives the home a real country feel.

There’s also a 6x9 metre lock up garage with a double carport attached so there’s plenty of room for cars and workshop.

The property has a drinkable bore allowing water to be pumped into the 5000 gallon tank so you’ll never have to buy water. There’s also a large garden shed to store the ride-on and garden equipment for the easy care block.

For inspections phone Michael Robinson at Raine and Horne Cooroy on 0431 865 616 or 5485 1788.

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Large quality home in elevated position ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT IN PRESTIGIOUS PRIVATE ESTATE

SPACIOUS & STYLISH EXECUTIVE HOME

5 Gerrygone Place POMONA

4

82 Orana Avenue POMONA

4 • • • • • • •

6043m2

3

2

OFFERS OVER $649,000

Single level, low maintenance executive home on over 6000sqm 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + 2 separate living areas Extensive all-weather outdoor entertaining areas All year round comfort with zoned ducted air conditioning Sparkling in-ground pool + undercover entertainment area Triple car garage + hard stand for boat or caravan North-facing views over parkland and the lake

THE OPTIONS MAYBE ENDLESS 11.5 ACRES OF SECLUSION IN TOWN

67 Summit Road POMONA

3

5

1

4.68ha

OFFERS OVER $950,000

• Previous DA approval for 15 caravans, 5 cabins + managers house (approval has lapsed) • Ecco tourism, RV’s or over Fifties Village are a few ideas • Subdivision Possibilities – subject to council approval • Private peaceful predominately cleared set back down a long driveway backing onto 157 acre council reserve with access to Yurol State Forest • Renovator Queensland cottage built approximately 1892 • Town water and mains sewerage available at the street front • Creek and two billabongs provided water • Walking distance to schools, village shops, cafes & restaurant

ACREAGE LIFESTYLE WALKING DISTANCE TO TOWN

Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 4; 2.05 acres Price: Offers over $680,000 This immaculate split level home is built on the highest point of Settlers Rise, one of Pomona’s best positions and offers expansive rural views with famous Mt Cooroora as the centrepiece. Beautifully landscaped gardens lead to the front entrance via a large undercover tiled entertaining area which wraps around the northern side of the house, an ideal spot to relax and enjoy life while soaking in the amazing views.

A high quality build offering open plan living with soaring gabled timber ceilings and a large central fireplace for the cooler months. Polished timber floors flow seamlessly into a large kitchen with gas cooktop, breakfast bar and loads of storage. This is a very functional and comfortable home with air conditioning, invisiguard security screens and internal access via stairs from the remote control double lock up garage.

The spacious master bedroom retreat features built ins plus a large walk in robe, resort style ensuite with spa bath, large walk in shower and separate toilet, while being completely separate from the 3 other bedrooms at the far end of the house.

As well as the master suite, two of

the 3 additional bedrooms have air conditioning and new carpets and all have a peaceful natural outlook through the windows.

Wireless NBN and excellent mobile reception compliment a 3Kw grid connect solar system and gas hot water to create energy efficiency and easy living. A sizable 3 bay shed gives lock up storage for all the toys and there is still space to park a caravan or trailers.

The back yard is impressive with various semi mature fruit trees including healthy citrus, tropical mangoes and bananas, all in an organised and well maintained orchard area with attached chook yard. Pebbled pathways then lead you to beautiful garden areas where you can discover colourful plantings and a private fire circle area before continuing down to a deep and reliable dam which allows all the gardens to thrive via extensive irrigation.

All this only minutes to vibrant Pomona Village with all amenities and friendly, community minded people plus great access to the highway and Noosa’s world class beaches and restaurants. This property will create a lot of interest, be quick to inspect. Call George Andrews, Hargrave Real Estate, 0477 703 429 today for your private inspection.

1199m2

2

2

OFFERS OVER $559,000

• • • • • •

Peaceful cul-de-sac location with bush back drop setting Two separate spacious living areas + outdoor entertainment Level entry – security screens (all doors & windows) Air conditioning + 3kw solar Double lock up garage with remote entry Dog proof yard & landscaped gardens

POMONA MOUNTAIN VIEW WORK FROM HOME OPTIONS

7 Ransome Street POMONA

3

4 acres

1

2

OFFERS OVER $499,000

• Peaceful cul-de-sac close to town • Timber floors, raked ceilings, air conditioning, ceiling fans & wood fire heater • 2 stables, tack room, arena and creek • 1.4kw solar power + town water

DUAL LIVING HOME PLUS 4 BLOCK SUBDIVIDION POTENTIAL

Want a spacious home without the maintenance & walk to town?

22 Lake Macdonald Drive COOROY

6 59 Summit Road POMONA

3

2

1

• • • •

2.4 acres

OFFERS OVER $495,000

• Spacious L-shaped living room with Large galley style modern kitchen with dishwasher • Verandas front and back + 2 bay colourbond shed • Enclosed sunroom with gorgeous view over the property • Town water plus two small rain water tanks for the garden • Immaculate beautiful land – suitable for more fruit trees, or a pony or two

5 STAR DUAL LIVING PEACEFUL BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE SETTING

8 Dandaloo Lane COOTHARABA

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3

6

10.28 acres

OFFERS OVER $769,000

Bring the whole family together in style Thoughtfully designed character filled home Versatile floor plan connected by glass hallway Fully self contained 2 bedroom granny flat Work from home with amazing office space Private usable 10 acres with dam & pump Large shed with a 4th bathroom

5485 2200

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Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 2; 600sqm Price: Offers over $499,000 Love the space but don’t want the maintenance? Read on! This well designed 4bedroom home in Cooroy is a must-see for those seeking an impressive family home, or high return investment property.

Located within walking distance of this vibrant country town - yet just 20 minutes from Noosa beaches - this spacious property has lifestyle written all over it.

Sitting on a fully fenced, low maintenance 600sqm block, this gorgeous air-conditioned home offers 4 good-sized bedrooms and 2 modern bathrooms - the main with both shower and bath.

All 4 carpeted bedrooms have ceiling fans, and the master includes a walk-in robe and ensuite. The other 3 bedrooms have built-in robes.

That’s a great start, but it’s the huge, lightfilled, air conditioned open plan living area that will really impress. Especially as there is also a separate lounge/media room.

Fully tiled for easy care - and opening out to the perfect north-facing entertainment area - this amazing living / dining area could fit the biggest get-together.

What’s more, entertaining will be a breeze in the centrally-located kitchen, with

its lovely stone bench tops, breakfast bar, dishwasher and pantry.

Want to add a pool? No problem!

There’s heaps of space plus easy access, with 2 sets of double gates plus a handy side access into the rear yard for the boat or caravan.

To make your new life even easier, there’s town water and mains sewerage; solar hot water; 5,000 litre water tank; 7 TV points throughout, and security screens on all doors and windows.

There’s also a separate laundry plus a large linen cupboard, plus a remote double garage with internal access.

All this located in a peaceful cul-de-sac, just 5 minutes’ walk from shops, schools, cafes, restaurants and services.

Perfect for commuters, it’s a short walk to the train station, too, so you can leave the car at home. If this sounds like your dream home but you’re not quite ready to move, no problem! Rent it out with an excellent rent appraisal of $490 per week.

Buy now, move in and start living the good life in the Noosa Hinterland, or take advantage of this great investment property.

Contact Phil Hargrave 0417 750507 or Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121, Hargrave Real Estate.

2

4047m2 1 acre

3

OFFERS OVER $750,000

Great ‘Starter’ development with all the services at the street 1 x block 1000 m2 with house and 3 x vacant 1000m2 blocks Dual Accommodation Potential with 2 Storey 6 bedroom home Walking distance to Cooroy shops, schools, bus and train

ALL USEABLE, FLAT ACREAGE PERMANENT CREEK, MOUNTAIN VIEWS

221 Pomona Kin Kin Road PINBARREN

3 • • • • •

1

1

7.98 acres

OFFERS OVER $399,000

9 year old rendered block home Low maintenance and level entry Nearly 8 acres of flat pastures, room for an arena Pinbarren Creek on the boundary, wide deep pools Stunning view of Pinbarren Mountain, cannot be built out

5485 2200 Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 George Andrews 0477 703 429 Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121

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COOROY AUTO WRECKERS & ENGINE CENTRE

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Women’s Invitation Day

• NEW & USED PARTS • ENGINE RECOND • ALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS • CYLINDER HEAD REPAIRS • FULL FITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE • FREE WRECK REMOVAL

PHONE 5447 6033 COOROY MOUNTAIN RD, COOROY

MOTOR TRADERS ASSN OF QLD

IT was great to be out and about for the Women’s Invitation Day at Cooroy Golf Club on Tuesday 4 April after the cabin fever caused by Cyclone Debbie. Although numbers were disappointing, those who participated had a great time with very good weather.

The day was generously sponsored by Cooroy Supa IGA. Many thanks to them and to all those who supported the club in organising the day, setting up, supplying morning tea, donating prizes for the raffle, selling tickets, etc.

The winners of vouchers from Cooroy Supa IGA were Helen Coogan from Cooroy and Yoey Coogan from Gympie, a formidable mother and daughter team. Runners-up were Lee Boyle from Caloundra and Eve Hunt from Cooroy who also received Cooroy Supa IGA vouchers.

Above: Winners L to R: Women’s Golf Director, Shay Zulpo, Helen Coogan, Yoey Coogan

Respected LOCALS servicing the Cooroy Community

Left: Runners-up L to R – Lee Boyle, Eve Hunt, Shay Zulpo

Cnr Johnson Court & Jarrah St, Cooroy

Phone Tom & Debbie 5442 5088

Sauers Produce & Garden Centre NARRABRI

$899

The Narrabri is a perfect fit for smaller rooms. With a steel firebox and quality firebrick lining, this heater will provide your with warmth for years to come.

BACKPACK SPRAYER

125

$

425LC GLYPHOSATE 450 20 LITRES

149

$

(ONLY $7.45/ltr)

RENMARK FAN $1,999 AND FLUE PACKAGE* Its contemporary design and large viewing area sets the Renmark apart from traditional freestanding wood fires. This convection heater is designed for medium sized living areas. * Standard 3.6m kit

from

225

$

NORTHSTAR SPRAYERS

GARDEN SPRAYERS

Locally Owned & Operated

FROM

29.90

$

Offers end 31st May, 2017

13 Diamond Street, Cooroy • Ph: 5442 5933 • Fax 5442 5911 Trading Hours Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.00pm Sat 8.30am-12.30pm

cooroy@sauersproduce.com.au

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Cooroy-Eumundi Cricket Club presentation

SOCIAL PLAY 7 DAYS after 3pm only $15

Contact Club for MEMBERSHIP DEALS

Myall St, Cooroy 5447 6258

Dylan Evans Players Player being congratulated by his dad, Brett - Well done Dylan!

COOROY-Eumundi Cricket Club, The Cougars, held their presentation night recently, with a record number of awards, special mention to Dylan Evans who won Players Player and Joel Kennedy won Senior Club Champion. The club had a successful season and are looking forward to next season.

Cooroy 8-Ball Comp Last Wednesday’s 8-Ball Comp Winner was Frank 2nd Chris 3rd Jase 4th Lester 5th Szonam 6th Derek.

Another good turnout at the Cooroy Hotel of 21 players.

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SAVINGS AVINGS S Cadbury Favourites or Mini Blocks 320gm

3

$ .75 Packet

Local

Red Tulip Carnival Rabbit 180gm

6

$

Red Tulip Egg Hunting Egg Crate 170gm

Cadbury Dairy Milk Easter Eggs Carry Pack 306gm

from your

2

$ .89

Packet Doritos Corn Chips 150-170gm Selected Varieties

Maltesers Easter Bunny 29gm

1

10

$

$

1

$ .64

Each

Packet

Each

Packet

fr o m the Deli

1

$

29

$

Each

.99

Kg

Fantastic Cup or Bowl Noodles 70-85gm Selected Varieties

Cooked Australian Tiger Prawns

14

$

Carton Pepsi, Schweppes or Solo 30x375ml Selected Varieties

fr o m the Deli

10

15

$

$

.99

.99

Kg

Kg

Shortcut Bacon

Australian Beef Rump Steak

COOROY 3 Emerald St, Cooroy 4563 - Ph: 5447 6061 OPEN 7 DAYS Monday-Saturday 7am-8pm - Sunday 9am-6pm

11

$ .99 Kg

Australian BBQ Blade Steak

POMONA 3-5 Reserve St, Pomona 4568 - Ph: 5485 1297 OPEN 7 DAYS 7am-8pm Everyday

Pomona Trading hours, Closed Good Friday, all other days as Normal 7.00am to 8.00pm Cooroy trading Hours, Closed Good Friday, Easter Saturday 8.00am to 6.00pm, Easter Sunday 9.00am to 6.00pm, Easter Monday 9.00am to 6.00pm.

Specials available from Wednesday 12/04/2017 to 16/04/2017, or unless sold out.

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