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Congradulations

December 2, 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

Class of 2015

Diana delebrates 30 years at Kindy Page 7

Cooroy turns 130 Page 14

Pomona ............. 14-15 Classifieds ............

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a Night Under the Stars Formal pictures Pages 20-21 NOOSA District SHS students celebrated their graduation last month, transforming themselves from scruffy school students to red carpet fashionistas.

Dresses sparkling, hair coiffed, shoes polished and looking quite the adults, these young men and women were filled with enthusiasm for their

futures as they celebrated the end of their high school days. After the official ceremony where students received their final certificates, it was off to the RACV Resort for the formal dinner and to mingle, reminisce and celebrate with their classmates.

Congratulations Class of 2015, we wish you every success!

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Meeting to decide future for our hall?

A PUBLIC community meeting was held in the Cooroy Memorial Hall on the 9th of November 2015 to inform the community of the current state of the hall, and seek community input.

29 members of the community attended this public meeting along with 5 Noosa Shire councilors.

It was the intention of the Board to firstly give a brief history of the hall and how the Trusteeship came to the hands of the Cooroy RSL & Citizens Club back in 1979, to explain the Deed of Grant of Land and the ownership of the hall building belong to the community.

Phil Hutchinson chaired the meeting and gave a detailed explanation of the Hall stakeholders and their roles regarding the Hall. An overview of the visible and underlying structural issues such as functionality of the kitchen and toilets facilities, plumbing, termite damage and electrical report issues was provided.

A financial report was tabled that was relevant to the Cooroy RSL as Trustees along with the RSL’s input of labour and funds.

It was explained to the community that the Cooroy RSL does not have sufficient available funds, is not in a position to raise adequate funds and does not achieve sufficient income from the Hall to make continued upkeep or required refurbishment feasible.

It was also made very clear to the community that Bendigo Banks potential past funding was no longer available at this stage and it was re-enforced to the public that the Hall is ‘community owned’ but by no specific entity and that it is located on a combination of titles and that the Cooroy RSL merely act as trustees.

It was hoped that by informing the community of these current issues, members of the community would understand the needs of the hall and come

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together with possible solutions, such as a steering committee.

It was expressed by the community that it if no incorporated local entity is prepared to take responsibility for the hall and the present trustees relinquish the trusteeship of the hall, an option would be to pass the ownership of the Hall to state government or local council. The local councilors present at the meeting suggested this as an option and requested that Board of Trustees on behalf of the community, write to Council before relinquishing trusteeship of the Hall.

It was noted that at a meeting held with Peter Wellington MP on the 21st of October 2015 that he confirmed by letter his original advice. Mr Wellington suggested that the best way forward would be for the RSL as trustee of the Cooroy Memorial Hall, to transfer its trusteeship of the hall to new trustees, who have no connection with the RSL, and while the trustees may change, there is no intention to change the trust document. He had been informed that this is not a difficult process to have trustees of a trust replaced.

It was decided that another community hall meeting be held 4 weeks’ time and if no steering committee or other Incorporated entity come forward, we the Board of Trustees will have no other choice but to relinquish their trusteeship as outlined in the paragraph above. In the interim, on the 10th November 2015, the Board of Trustees held a special meeting to deter-

mine that the Hall should be temporarily closed to protect the safety of the community.

When the hall is deemed safe, it will be reopened.

Note that this does not mean the Hall will be compliant, but will no longer disallow some community usage.

Next meeting will be held on Wed 9th December at the RSL at 6pm There will

be an update from a community group that may be able to assist in the future of the hall. Although electrical works have been done there is the need for another safety audit which is why the hall remains closed at present. Cr Sandy Bolton has been researching funding opportunities, and will update everyone on the night with those.

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Council updates Noosa’s planning scheme NOOSA Council has made changes to the planning scheme to ensure it’s up to date.

Noosa Mayor Noel Playford said the amendments would update elements of the nine-year-old planning scheme until Council starts work on a new scheme in 2016.

The amendments deal mainly with bushfire and flood hazard mapping, rear setback distances for new homes, and cuts to red tape to support business in the hinterland.

Council updated the flood mapping to include the latest modelling, historical information and new flood mitigation work in Tewantin and Pomona, which alleviates major flood threats for some previously flood-prone properties.

Cr Playford said information from the community had helped shape the amendments, particularly with flood mapping, where photographs and historical informa-

tion provided were assessed by Council’s consultant.

Setting up some hinterland business enterprises, such as small boutique farms, wellness centres, classes, and bed and breakfast accommodation, will be easier as a result of the changes.

“For example, the amendments will mean a property owner in a rural zone could use up to three of their bedrooms to create a bed and breakfast operation without need for a development approval,” Cr Playford said.

The Sustainable Planning Act requires councils to review their planning schemes at least every 10 years. These amendments will prolong the life of the Noosa Plan until work begins on the new scheme.

The Noosa Plan, which commenced in February 2006, has been amended several times. The new amendments will now go to the state government for review.

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AFTER three years of deliberations, proposal revisions, and conflicting scientific reports, Noosa councillors meeting as the General Committee this morning voted to reject the Cooroy broiler farm application. The motion, ratified at the 19 November Ordinary Meeting, was carried six votes to one.

Proposing the motion, Cr Wellington said planners had this time chosen to ignore some of their previous recommendations including visual amenity, roads and aspects of the dust and odour pollution.

He also questioned whether some of the effects on health had been taken into account. Mayor Playford noted that approval

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to win $2,500 in prize money. It’s $10 to enter and you get a free santa suit but as a fundraiser for the the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland, your entry fee also goes to a good cause.

Also on offer is the Cooroy Fish and Chips Santa Sack Races for the kids and the Hinterland Dental East Versus West Tug of War for the big kids! Plus there are lots of other activities to keep you busy including free rides, free face painting, free Santa visit, fireworks, the Guardian Pharmacy Photo Exhibition and free entertainment for the entire family.

You might get the idea by now, that just about everything at this event is free and that is part of the beauty of Christmas in Cooroy but you also can’t beat the community spirit that happens at this event.

There is a great selection of food stalls with very affordable and delectable food on offer meaning you can treat the whole family to a dinner out while enjoying all the fun of the festival.

Hosted by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Cooroy this event is a

showcase of Christmas spirit for the region.

The lighting of the Cooroy Christmas Tree is on Saturday 5 December from 4pm. You can get the full program and all the information at www.christmasincooroy.com.au.

Christmas in Cooroy could not be run as a free event without the fantastic support from all its volunteers and funding partners: Cooroy Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank, Ricon Contractors, Noosa Council, Cooroy Rag, Cooroy Central Guardian Pharmacy, Noosa to Hinterland Plumbing Group, Cooroy SUPA IGA, Club Cooroy RSL, Masterhire Cooroy, Hinterland Dental, Mower & ATV Solutions, Cooroy Hotel, Queensland Media Print, John Madill Toyota, Zinc 96.1 FM, Hinternoosa Real Estate, CJ Taxation Services, Cooroy Pest Control, Cooroy Fish & Chips, Gelignite Jacks, Sunshine Mitre 10, Cooroy Family Practice and Sutton’s Cleaning Service.

Star for a caring heart ONE of the Cooroy Ri-con Christmas Tree stars will shine extra bright this year for a man who had a caring heart and a deep love for his family and community, Ron Scott.

A retired pharmacist, Ron passed away in October this year and his wife Irene said, “A star on the tree is a fitting tribute for Ron as he was my shining star and I deeply miss him.”

Ron re-established the pharmacy in Eumundi after a previous closure and was involved in the building of the shopping complex where the pharmacy is still located today under new ownership. He was a hardworking, dedicated man who was passionate about his profession and the health of his community and customers and always loved helping people.

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network was inadequate for the heavy vehicle traffic proposed. They claimed that as well as having such a minor economic benefit to the community, and a negative impact on the town of Cooroy, the proposal had the potential to pollute local waterways.

There have been mixed feelings from the community with residents in the area who would be directly impacted obviously pleased with the decision whilst others believe our farmers should be supported in their efforts to diversify and this is a missed opportunity that would have created more local jobs.

The applicants have the option of appealing the decision.

Celebate Christmas in Cooroy WHEN it comes to Christmas Celebrations, Cooroy has the competition beat with their annual Christmas in Cooroy event. Attracting over 10,000 people, this event has the biggest program of FREE activities on offer and you can be assured you’ll see things you won’t see anywhere else! If you could only go to one event this festive season, this is the one you won’t want to miss so put Saturday 5th December in your diary now.

One of the highlights of the afternoon is the Bendigo Bank Street Parade and the theme this year is “Fairy Tales & Legends” with floats decorated in all sorts of imaginative ways making their way up Maple Street with lots of giveaways and lollies handed out into the crowds.

Over 30 community groups and businesses are all eagerly preparing their floats and costumes for this wonderful display of community spirit.

Another madcap favourite at Christmas in Cooroy is the Noosa to Hinterland Plumbing Group Great Santa Race where Santa suit clad runners dash up Maple Street for the chance

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would diminish residents’ quality of life and Cr Jurisevic was particularly concerned by the chance of ammonia pollution in the local waterways. Cr Wilkie was not satisfied that the conditions placed by the planners could be enforced, while Cr Bolton was concerned about the haulage route and the enforcement of chicken pick-up times, and Cr Pardon indicated his opposition to intensive agriculture in rural residential areas. Only Cr Abbot voted to accept the planners’ report.

No Broiler Farm Cooroy (NBFC), the local group opposing the application, claimed that this proposal would be a huge source of dust and odour pollution, and that the local road

to be found in the Pharmacy enjoying the air conditioning and a treat from the cookie jar.

Ron had been a member of the Queen Alexander Masonic Lodge at Cooroy and also the Cooroy Probus Club. He enjoyed travelling and gardening in his spare time.

Ron was a father, grand-father and greatgrandfather to 20 children! He was a caring, loving family man who was always happy with a wacky sense of humour and full of jokes.

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When the PM comes back to reality, He’s got a big job ahead, really grim, He has to reform the Taxation System, in totality, Or the system will be reforming him!

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Recession is when you have to tighten your belt, Depression is when there is no belt to be tightened, The last stage is when you haven’t any trousers left to tighten, That’s when you’re feeling a bit politically frightened.

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Most of the trouble occurs when they try to explain things, Quite a few of the members cannot do that, I think they get mixed up with people on boats, refugees, Or they are just simply no good at the chit-chat.

Before they begin talking, they don’t know what they’ll say, When they’re talking they tend to become slightly bemused, And when they finish, they don’t know what they said, Is it any wonder, they get everyone confused!!!

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Leters to the editor ARE any people in Pomona and/or the surrounding areas who have contact in Pomona, California (part of Metropolitan Los Angeles)?

My reason for making this enquiry is that your Pomona has a sister city relationship with Pomona, California. If you could advise your Pomona, California contacts of my suggested promotional slogan in support of Los Angeles’ bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. My suggested slogan being: Look Ahead to the greatest Olympics ever.

Ted Davis, Tugun THE Rotary Club of Cooroy would like to thank everyone who supported the Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival held on 18 October this year. We have received some wonderful feedback from many people who enjoyed the day and the spectacular views from the top of Mount Cooroy.

This was a fund raising event and at the Cooroy Sports Hub on Saturday 07 November. I was delighted to be able to present a cheque for $8,000 on behalf of the community to Leanne Walsh of Sunshine Butterflies for their ‘Our Backyard’ project. This worthy local charity that helps disabled people to have a better life.

The Festival would not have happened without the very substantial backing of Cooroy Mountain Spring Water and McDermott Aviation and the generosity of our sponsors, Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, Cooroy Rag, John Madill Motors, Cooroy Family Practice, Noosa Lifestyle, ATV Mowers Cooroy and the donation of raffle prizes by Mitre 10 and many Cooroy businesses.

Linda Morrell, President of the Rotary Club of Cooroy

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 at 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 morning tea for you and four friends at Club Cooroy.

Last edition’s winner is J. Shephard of Cooroy who found the Rolled Up Rag in the Cooroora Screens & Blinds ad on Page 20. Entries close December 17.

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BOUQUETS & B R I C K B AT S BOUQUETS to the members of local Queensland Ambulance Service. Their professionalism, empathy and devotion to their work deserves more notice from the general public. A truly great bunch of people!

BRICKBATS to drivers of ‘631’ buses who leave Tewantin CBD with a “Special” sign on their screen, on Eumundi Market days, and drive past bus stops without stopping.

BRICKBATS to the person who dumped a dead cat (in a red bag) in the Lifeline bin in Maple Street.

Some people are just disgusting.

BOUQUETS to the Cooroy Chamber and their band of hard working volunteers who have made our town sparkle with Christmas decorations. A big job on a hot day!

Meanwhile overseas, the PM will be spreading his charm, Advising everyone how to run their states, Assuring them Australia is a big mine and a big farm, And cuddling up to the United States.

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NOOSA’S Disaster Coordination Centre Chair Bob Abbot is urging residents to develop bushfire, storm and flood survival plans for their households ahead of summer.

It comes as Noosa’s Local Disaster Management Group took part in Operation Firestorm, a scenariobased emergency response exercise involving Noosa, Gympie and Sunshine Coast local disaster management groups and emergency services.

This year’s scenario involved major bushfires burning simultaneously across the three local government areas, including three fires within Noosa Shire.

“These annual exercises test our readiness for disaster and our disaster plan, as well as ensure coordination across all emergency services and agencies in responding to a disaster event,” Cr Abbot said.

“However, being well-prepared to weather a disaster is everyone’s responsibility, and it starts at home.

“With summer approaching it’s important that we are all prepared for potential fire events, and it’s timely for residents to talk to their families about developing not only a plan for fire events, but storms and floods, which occur all too often in Queensland,” Cr Abbot said.

A bushfire survival plan details how residents will prepare and what action they will take if threatened by a bushfire.

For information about developing a bushfire survival plan, visit the Rural Fire Service Queensland website at www. ruralfire.qld.gov.au<http:// www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au> Cr Abbot said Operation Firestorm helped councils and state agencies fine tune their disaster response.

“There are always learnings, and communications are the key. These sorts of exercises help build trust and foster strong working relationships between all of the agencies involved,” he said.

CHRISTMAS means different things to different people in our community depending on your beliefs, but one beautiful part of Christmas is spending time with family and friends and giving gifts to others. Our beaches are usually packed with families enjoying the day swimming and playing games on the beach or in a local park. Our homes are generally bursting at the seams with food, family and friends.

But Christmas can also be a stressful time for families. Especially given the current economic climate, a rise in mortgage interest rate or loss of employment can all mean that families may be unable to find those extra dollars to participate in the celebration of Christmas.

One way to perhaps plan ahead for Christmas and the extra financial requirements it brings is to open up a Christmas Club account with your local bank. A Christmas

Club account is typically an interest bearing passbook account with no or low fees, that you are able to deposit into during the year but can’t withdraw from until a set period. This set withdrawal period is usually November 1 to January 31, so you catch those post Christmas sales.

You can arrange a transfer from your savings account or even from your pay office into the Christmas Club account and that way it is like a forced savings. Set down a budget of how much you think you can put aside each pay day, it does not have to be large, but it does have to be a

realistic amount, because if you need to withdraw the funds usually a penalty fee will be applied to the account.

Why not ask you bank for a Christmas Club account and start early for next year’s celebrations?

Now I’m off to access my Christmas Club account to do my present shopping.

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30 years and still in Kindy

Diana Markovits with some of her 2015 kindy kids A BIG congratulations to Diana Markovits who celebrated her 30 year milestone as Kindergarten Director at Cooroy Community Kindergarten this year.

The Cooroy Community Kindergarten has the highest rating in the State and I’m sure this is in no small part due to Diana’s commitment.

After such a long career in the one place you would have to wonder if teaching thousands of four year olds had lost some of its shine for her but Diana’s passion for the job, or what she considers ‘a calling’, is obvious. Her enthusiasm is genuine and as she says, “If I wasn’t extremely happy doing what I do, I wouldn’t still be doing it”.

“Every year … in fact, every day and every child, presents its own challenges, interests and rewards,” says Diana, who has seen many

changes at the kindy during her 30 years including three major curriculum changes, revamping and extensions to the building and the increasing involvement of fathers in the kindergarten community.

“Once upon a time if a male walked through the gates everyone would stare like some alien had entered our space, but now it’s common place for fathers to be the volunteer parent, which is great,” she says.

But she says, while some things change, some stay the same.

“The children’s interest in dinosaurs, fairies and pirates is a constant. As are the cubby houses which go up and down below the big mango tree every year. Favourite colours remain pink and purple, and there’s not much I don’t know about four year olds and what they

can create in a sandpit,” she laughs.

“It’s a privilege and a joy to be here and I couldn’t do it without the support I get from parents and the community,” says Diana.

“I’ve met some wonderful people, had amazing assistants and committees. I’ve had children I’ve taught bring their own children here and worked on the committee which is quite surreal,” she says.

When asked if there’s anything she’d change she laments the small amount of time the department allocates to complete non-contact responsibilities which means that 10 hour work days are common.

“I’d say that is unsustainable, but here I am,” she laughs.

Here’s hoping you’ll be here to nurture our next generation Diana.

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PETER Glover is a father of 2, a loving husband of Donna Glover and a new Poppy with his beautiful Grandaughter Madison who is just 15 months old and my daughter.

Peter is used to living a very active life, working full time, is a fishing fanatic and spending one on one quality time with his beautiful daughter Alisha.

Only a month ago Peter felt tingling and some strange sensations in his face and finger tips down one side. So he went to the doctor.

After many tests and an MRI they discovered an unusual and suspect shadow on the scans.

After a risky biopsy Peter was told he had terminal cancer in his brain stem.

Next stage was to start radiation and chemotherapy straight away.

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However, the surgery is going to cost the family $85,000.

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Cooroy wins in Christmas Spirit stakes IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas, thanks to a wonderful group of Christmas elves who have been hard at work for months to put together the magical community celebration that is Christmas in Cooroy. In terms of Christmas spirit nobody does it quite like Cooroy does!

The decorations are up around town and look fantastic with a record number of elves volunteering to tinsel up town this year.

The official turning on of the lights celebration kicks off on Friday 4 December at 6pm with free nibbles at the opening of the Guardian Photo Competition & Exhibition in the Butter Factory Arts Centre with a beautiful array of local photos on display.

The Ri-con Cooroy Christmas Tree which is the centre point to the decorations will be officially turned on at 7pm outside the Cooroy RSL. This year the ceremony will be even more special with eight stars dedicated in memory of Audrey Cooper, Andrew

Christmas volunteers team up to decorate Maple Street, Cooroy Spence, Reg & Una Bryant, Bill Savory, Ron Scott, Marg & Toby Brown, Dawn Kelly and Ken Bosboom.

There will also be a few carols at the tree this year by the Hope Central Choir and song sheets will be provided so everyone can sing along.

There is a forecast for snow flurries again this year and Santa’s

letterbox will also be on hand for children to post a letter to Santa.

A collection point for donations of nonperishable items for distribution to those finding it a little tough this festive season will also be a new addition at the tree.

If you can spare something small to donate this Christmas, collectively it can make a

big difference.

To top off the evening there will be a Christmas movie, “Home Alone” on the library rooftop from 7.30pm!

But the fun doesn’t stop there, on Saturday from 4pm there is a full FREE program of fun at our annual Christmas in Cooroy event!

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Cooroy debaters win local state school THE ‘affirmative’ took on those in the ‘negative’ in the fourth annual Noosa District Debating Cup held at Noosaville State School held on Monday.

Students representing Cooroy, Tewantin and Noosaville State Schools from eight teams participated in a competition where round robin debates occurred on various subjects, such as “homework is worthwhile”, “animal testing should be banned” and the final debate “reward is better than punishment.” The skills and the passion were on display for all to see, and for the record, Cooroy’s junior and senior teams were crowned champions for 2015.

Since 2012, the tournament has proved to be a real hit with students from Grades 4, 5 and 6 finding a fun way to inspire debating with a little competitiveness between the schools.

Tournament co-ordinator, Barb Allen said the Noosa District Debating Cup was a great success and is now a sought after title between the schools and sees the tournament growing from strength to strength.

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“They even provided the funds for the kids to have a lovely celebratory after-

noon tea. I think all of us have been blown away by the standard of competition again in 2015 and most importantly, had a lot of fun,” Ms. Allen said.

“The students have worked really hard under the guidance of their coaches and debating is a great skill for the kids to have as they get older. We certainly have a few budding experts on our hands, but at the end of the day

the tournament’s success is in the enjoyment the students had in taking part,” she added. Cooroy Community Bank branch manager, Geoff Edwards said the bank is delighted about its continued involvement in sponsoring tournaments that develop students’ learning and sportsmanship. ‘‘We’re really proud to sponsor this competition and I was so impressed with the poise and delivery

of so many young debaters in the finals. I must say though, it was great to see the kids from Cooroy doing so well and taking out both titles,” Geoff said.

“This is just an extension of the great relationship between our Community Banks and all the schools represented and we look forward to offering our support for the Noosa District Debating Cup in 2016,” he added.

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CHRISTMAS is a happy time of year full of holiday festivities. And if you plan ahead, you can avoid a New Year budget hangover when the bills arrive.

Here are seven tips to help you scale back on the festive season expenses.

1. Plan well ahead: This may seem obvious but once you have a plan and a budget, you have to stick to it to make it work. Divide your spending into the major categories of gifts, catering, entertainment and travel–list the necessary items in each.

Work out how much you will have to spend overall then you can put a spending cap on each category.

2. Save: Set up a special Christmas bank account and put money into it each week or use a regular auto payment option from your pay so you are not tempted to spend it.

Start saving as early as possible. It could be worthwhile starting a savings plan as an option to help you reach your savings goals sooner.

3. Decide who is naughty and nice: First draw up a gift list so you can edit it if you need to, then work out the cost per item.

Consider giving thoughtful gifts such as a voucher for a home-cooked meal, lawn, garden or home handyman work to save money.

Talk to friends and family about having a spending cap per gift. A ‘Secret Santa’ is perfect for work teams or bigger families as you buy only one bigger gift for someone in the group

rather than buying for everyone.

4. Shop smart: Have a shopping list, as it’s easy to spend too much if you don’t have clear goals.

When you find something you like, be smart, compare prices and be prepared to bargain or at least ask if the shop will match cheaper prices elsewhere. Pick up bargains in the sales during the year and put them aside. Reasonable alternatives for cheaper shopping are outlet stores if you can get to them. Avoid last-minute shopping as it can result in rushed and expensive decisions.

Above all, make sure your head rules your heart and you stick to buying what you can afford.

5. Plan your meals: Christmas can be a time of overindulgence. Plan ahead so you don’t waste food or money.

Work out what events you will be catering and estimate a budget for each. Can you ask others to contribute by bringing a dish or drinks?

Yuletide treats such as Christmas cakes and puddings can actually improve with age, so you can make them ahead of time.

If you’re stuck for ideas, try some online meal planners. For alcohol, compare bottle prices using the website boozle.

6. Easy money savers: Look for savings around the home. Re-use decorations from previous years or consider making your own

rather than buying them. School holiday prices can be expensive so this is a good time to use any discounted tickets or special deals to popular attractions such as theme parks, movies and zoos. And don’t forget a packed lunch will save you money too. Try breaking up the school holiday boredom with free activities such as a treasure hunt around the house, a crafts day or a family cooking session.

7. Get away and travel smarter: The holiday season is one of the most expensive times to travel as higher demand for transport and accommodation push prices up, so it may be worth considering house swapping or a staycation. There are plenty of ways to take a break without breaking the bank.

But most of all, it’s important to remember the reason for the season and that above all, it’s a special time of year to enjoy with your nearest and dearest. *Chad Monroe of Provision Wealth Management Pty Ltd ABN 52 149 014 are authorised representative and credit representative of AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited AFS Licence No. 232706 What you need to know: Any advice in this editorial is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. Therefore, before making any decision, you should consider the appropriateness of the advice with regard to those matters.

Vietnam Vet presented with Quilt of Valour FORMER soldier and Vietnam veteran, John Waddell, was surprised recently by the presentation of a Quilt by the government recognised group, Quilts of Valour Australia.

The group was formed after a Victorian lady became aware of The Quilts of Valor Foundation, begun by an American woman in 2003.

Quilts of Valour Australia Inc was formed in 2012 and so far have presented some 500 quilts to returned veterans. The magnanimous thought behind Q.O.V.A. is, as its American counterpart, “to wrap the wounded in love, care and healing” Mr Waddell, though not physically wounded in Vietnam, still bears the emotional scars of that fateful time in Australia’s history.

Barbara Kenny presenting a Quilt of Valour to John Waddell.

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Congratulations to Janelle Askin for winning this final round of the Christmas in Cooroy photo competition.

Janelle has won a $50 printing voucher from Cooroy Guardian Photo Finishing.

ALL entries into the competition will be on display at the Christmas in Cooroy Photo Exhibition on Friday 4th of December, at the Butter Factory from 6pm and the WINNER of the YEAR will be announced.

We look forward to seeing you there and Good Luck to everyone who has placed their entries for 2015.

Top to bottom: Winner: Janelle Askin has named this tree, ARTHUR, in Cooran.

Runner Up: A beautiful sunset over Lke MacDonald captured by Sylvia Wallis.

Runner Up: A native bee collecting pollen from a lily, taken by Kylie Sadler, in Pomona.

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Pop Up Art at the Butter Factory

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POP Up Art is delighted to have as guest artists for our final month the two brilliant artists who decorated the J for us earlier this year. Well known and popular artist, Pam Walpole and the equally innovative Yanni Van Zijl are bringing to us displays of their very clever chandeliers and fascinator hats, laboriously cut from recycled plastic bottles.

All part of a statement about plastic in our environment.

Yanni says â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fascinators are a fun use of this material and I am amazed at the way I can manipulate it to pass for attractive head wearâ&#x20AC;?.

Yanni is a free lance photographer who is currently exploring environmental and ephemeral installation work as well as ceramics. She enjoys working in a collaborative way with Pam and Jan Dunlop where ideas are pooled and large scale works are created.

Pam is recognised as a contemporary landscape artist whose popular works are constantly in demand.

She is lesser known as an accomplished sculptor and she and Yanni have frequently graced our suburbia with temporary sculptures which are often statements about the environment. The rolling exhibitions will also display the

Yannis chandelier works of 60 other artists and will open on Friday, 4th December at 6pm in conjunction with the Christmas in Cooroy event at the Butter Factory, Maple St Cooroy.

(Next to the Cooroy Library).

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Planting the future for Noosa Botanic Gardens

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CCTV Camera systems have become an extremely valuable tool by which police are able to detect criminals and solve crime thus stopping further offences from occurring.

I can think of many times where minor and major incidents have been solved by a simple image captured on a CCTV camera system.

One that comes to mind in the recent past is the case of 29 year old Melbourne woman Jill Meagher when she was attacked, raped and murdered on the streets of Melbourne in 2012. Initially her case was treated as a missing person inquiry however upon investigation a full blown murder investigation was launched by Victorian police.

All available CCTV footage in the area where she went missing was obtained and painstakingly examined and a breakthrough in the case came when Jill was seen walking past a shop window front with a male following close behind. History will tell that 6 days later, Jill’s body was found dumped on the side of a

road 50 km’s away. Police initially had no leads however the vital footage captured on a small $500 CCTV camera installed by a shop owner was the vital piece of evidence that allowed police to quickly identify the offender and prevent further offences from occurring. In my time as Officer in Charge of the Cooroy Police station I have utilised CCTV footage from a number of the larger businesses of Cooroy to solve such crimes as Armed Robbery, Assault Occasioning Grievous Bodily Harm, Burglary and break and enter offences. In the past CCTV systems where seen as expensive with only the larger businesses being able to afford them however as with most technology the costs have now dramatically decreased to the point where good quality standalone systems can be purchased and installed at minimal cost to es to better protect them from being victims of crime. In another proactive approach at keeping Cooroy safe, The Cooroy Chamber of Commerce has initiated discus-

sions with a CCTV Specialist who has provided advice and costings on what can be provided to small business owners and at what cost. The Chamber are also involved in discussions in regards applying to have a system installed at several points around town to monitor public space however at this stage Government grants etc are not available so these discussions have been placed on hold pending further advice.

Believe it or not, Cooroy has just under 200 businesses and shops within a compact Central Business District and Industrial Area. If we could get 5 to 10 percent of these shops to install their own CCTV Systems, which in many cases would be tax deductable, Cooroy would go a long way to better protecting itself from crime and going one step further once criminals became aware of this, deter those criminals from committing offences in Cooroy and simply go someplace else.

The Chamber of Commerce with the help of the Cooroy Police Volunteer in

policing, Anne Winnings are asking for expressions of interest from member of the business community who would like further information in regards costings and types of systems available. It is envisioned that if we received enough expressions of interest an information night will be organised. Of course this would all be obligation free and completely reliant upon the individual business needs.

We are seeking expressions of interest in this Cooroy CCTV initiative.

Please contact the local Volunteer in Police, Anne Winning on Winning.Anne@police. qld.gov.au to register your interest. Expressions of interest can be forwarded to Anne up until 18 December 2015.

Please think carefully about this initiative as I am often asked by members of the community on how best to protect themselves from crime and how to best help police solve crime and I am in no doubt that this initiative will go a long way in further reducing crime in Cooroy.

IT’S that time of the year when organizations are having their AGMs and electing their new office bearers for 2016.

One local Noosa group has certainly found an appropriate match between their activities and the name of their new President.

Horticulturalist and regional ABC radio gardening presenter, Paul Plant, has been elected as the 2016 President of the Friends of the Noosa Botanic Gardens. Paul is also the Editor and owner of the gardening magazine, Sub Tropical Gardening, on the Steering Committee for the recently established Friends of Brisbane Botanic Gardens and an active member of the Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens.

“I plan to proceed into 2016 with all the gusto and energy created over the past year by the Friends Committee, Garden Maintenance and Guides teams and all the volunteers” said Paul on accepting the nomination.

“My aim is to complete current projects; repeat flagship events such as the Father’s Day Plant Fair and develop new projects in conjunction with Noosa Council and its Noosa Botanic Gardens team.”

Paul made particular reference to implementing a ‘Living Collection Policy’; a plant database and planning tool existing in other Botanic Gardens in Australia. “This document will provide guidelines on what and how to incorporate new plantings and how to protect and enhance

Paul Plant identified ‘significant’ collection species”.

“2016 shall be a year of both consolidation and growth – particularly in encouraging new members with fresh ideas to assist both in the gardens maintenance and as guides as well as for our varied musical and other events.” For further information: email FNBGsecretary@gmail.com

ON Tuesday, November 24, the Junior Secondary Campus at Pomona was contacted by emergency services advising they had received a bomb threat to the campus from an unknown person. In accordance with our school emergency and evacuation procedures all students and staff were safely evacuated at second break.

The school liaised with Emergency Services Personnel and after being advised that the risk of the threat was deemed to be low, a coordinated search of the campus was conducted by the QPS and QFRS. The emergency services team deemed the area to be safe just as students were departing for the day.

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Happy Birthday Cooroy

Cooroy turned 130 this year.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a few pics of yesteryear how times have changed

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DID you know that the power plant for the Cooroy Butter Factory was run by steam, the operator being Harry Walter. Fuel for the boiler was timber, and for an unknown reason was called foot wood. It was obtained from outlying areas and split into post like slabs and stored in stacks ready for use.

Water for the boiler was obtained from a well across the street (Mary River Road) from where the library now stands.

From the factory a pipeline existed underground along Mary River Road to Carpenters Road, where there was a piggery. Through this pipe flowed buttermilk from butter production for pig consumption.

At 1PM a steam powered horn signified the buttermilk was on its way. I am told the pigs got to know this and stirred ready for its arrival. I have checked to see if the well cover is still there but I think the clothing bins may be over it.

Alex Lowe, Cooroy

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John Williams, pictured, is the man on the ground, or more aptly the grass, he and Branch Manager Andrew Ross are ready to help you choose the right John Deere product for your needs, including offering service and parts.

Vanderfield is known for their focus on customer service and support and for being one of the largest and most respected agricultural machinery and truck dealerships in regional Australia.

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LOCAL author and illustrator Gregg Dreise’ children’s picture book Silly Birds, has now received awards nationally and internationally. The last illustration in Silly Birds was shortlisted to represent Australia at the Bologna International Book Fair.

It is a huge honour. I was very excited to be invited to Bologna Italy. I played the didgeridoo and handed over to Jackie French to open the Australia Party during the biggest book fair of the world. It was a great experience, one I will never forget.

The exposure to the international market was a fantastic eye opener.

Gregg was also excited to win the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year 2015. He is very excited to be recognised by such a great organisation. One in four

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children in Australia are diagnosed with some kind of support required for their speech.

To know that speech pathologists promote the value of reading to children as the best way to mimic sounds and improve speech is great. To know that they highly recommend my book to help young children is extremely exciting.

Gregg is also the author and illustrator of Kookoo Kookaburra and Mad Magpie.

All of these stories are about teaching morals. Silly Birds is based on the saying, “It’s hard to soar like an eagle when you are surrounded by turkeys”. Kookoo Kookaburra is based on the saying, “Kindness is like a boomerang - if you throw it often, it comes back often. If you never take the chance to throw it, it never comes back”. Mad Magpie is based on the words, “Stay calm like the surface of the water, yet strong like its current. And know that there is a song out there for everyone.” Gregg is a gifted storyteller and musician, and he features the didgeridoo and guitar in his performances at schools and festivals.

He will be doing a free performance at A Little Shop of Soul in Cooroy on the school holidays on Tuesday the 15th of December at 10am. Come along and have some fun, and don’t miss your opportunity to get a signed copy of one of his books.

THE 2016 Noosa Art Award is open for entries.

Now in its second year, the Noosa Art Award celebrates contemporary works which reflect the unique character of modern Australia’s coastal or hinterland environments - urban or natural.

The winner of the Noosa Art Award will receive a $10,000 prize and the winner of the People’s Choice will receive a $1000 prize sponsored by the Friends, Noosa Regional Gallery.

The award is open to Australian artists and designers and entries can either be in a 2D or 3D medium.

Nina Shadforth, Director of Noosa Regional Gallery said: “The 2015 inaugural Noosa Art Award received over 170 high quality entries, a very good result for a new award.

“This year we are very excited at the prospect of an increase in the number and calibre of entries and we look forward to unveiling the exhibition of shortlisted works in May 2016.”

Louise Martin-Chew, former Editorial Manager of Art and Australia Journal, arts writer, editor and contributor to The Australian newspaper for over 20 years, will be judging the award.

Entries close January 31, 2016 with the winner announced on 7 May, 2016. The winning entry will be acquired into the Noosa Council corporate art collection.

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Splash park re-opens TEWANTIN’S new-look splash park has reopened in time for summer. The upgrade provides improved drainage with non-slip grates, chlorine resistant polysoft surfacing and a stainless steel double arched water spray in the centre of the park.

Council closed the facility, adjacent to the boat ramp at the end of Doonella Street, several months ago to address emerging safety concerns and maintenance issues.

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LOOKING for Christmas gifts? Then you need to visit the Blue Brown Bag on Maple Street, next to the newsagency. With its unique product mix to suit every age group from babies and beyond, you’ll be sure to find that something special for everyone.

Blue Brown Bag is choc-a-bloc with fashion, homewares, lifestyle products, quirky gift ideas and stocking fillers to suit all budgets. You’ll be amazed what owner, Clara Goodwin has managed to cram into the store.

Sterling silver jewellery, freshwater pearls, Elk and Eva Cassis brands to wear with beautiful linens and cotton dresses and tops, summer shorts, caftans cool and comfortable from $39.95 and scarves that make wonderful practical Christmas gifts.

Kitchen accessories and gadgets that are great gifts for the men, salad bowls and servers, cheese boards and knives, placemats, tablecloths, on trend marble boards, mugs and canisters and quirky gifts. There’s Angry Mumma to clean

your microwave, onion glasses for the difficult to buy for, bar accessories including breath tester key rings, quirky bottle stoppers for just $4.95, drink markers and Go Vino glasses for outdoor entertaining.

Handbags, wallets, clutches, beautiful boxes toiletries, Australian made and all organic candles, diffusers, the latest trend for home fragrance and very blokey men’s toiletries.

Novelty gifts, super grandchildren novelties, wind up swimmers and boats for bathtime fun.

Blue Brown Bag carries lots of big store ranges and suppliers, so why shop out of Cooroy. Plus you get good old fashioned service when you shop locally with complimentary gift wrapping, car service and local delivery if required.

For your convenience, Blue Brown Bag is extending trading hours from December 1st. In addition to normal trading hours, it will be open Thursday and Fridays until 7pm, Saturdays until 5pm and Sundays from 9am to 2pm.

COOROY Queen Alexandra Masonic Lodge held a Remembrance Day Service Thursday night 5th November.

This has become a regular event. We had about 20 visitors and the same number of Freemasons. The Ceremony started a bit before 8.00pm and was completed by 9.00pm. We had an excellent bugle player from Gympie Lodge along with our excellent organist, all made for a very moving ceremony.

The ceremony was followed by a light supper.

Cooroy-Eumundi Garden Club THE final meeting for 2015 will be a special end-of-year lunch at the Sala Thai Restaurant, 102 Memorial Drive, Eumundi on Monday, 14 December, starting at the later time of 11.30am. Members planning to attend must book and pay in advance.

Contact Secretary Carol on 5449 1472 or 0419 756 819 by 8 December.

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BETTIE Wormald will also be remembered as Sister Brittain by long term residents.

Bettie was born in Busselton WA. She graduated as a registered nurse and midwife then later studied maternal and child welfare.

Bettie moved to Brisbane and worked for 12 years doing maternal and child welfare services.

In the early 70s she moved to Sunshine Beach

where they built their beach home.

That’s when Bettie started working at the Noosa District Community Hospital. Bettie was a gifted knitter and encouraged staff to knit tiny baby clothes for the hospital nursery. In that time she delivered a lot of children.

Bettie sold her Sunshine Beach house to Les Girls entertainer Ken “Handy” Johnson. She then moved out to Black Pinch Road, Pomona. Bettie worked at the hospital until it closed in 2000. In 2000 Bettie started volunteering at Cooroy Lifeline, working every Monday (never had a sick day).

Bettie was passionate about our fashion parades. She loved to dress up.

She had done so many, even planning her holidays round them. Trish and I was were fortunate to go around in October with a beautiful bunch of flours to give to her for her 15 years Golden Wattle award which Lifeline acknowledges.

Bettie was well known around the community with her connections to Cooroy Tappers, Noosa VIEW Club, and International Folk dancing, amongst others.

Bettie was not only generous with her volunteering to Lifeline, she bequeathed her home contents to Lifeline Sunshine Coast in aid of our suicide prevention counselling service. Her lofe of life, dancing, holidaying and sharing laughter has shown us all how to live.

Thanks Bettie. It was Bettie’s wish that a memorial service in her honour was not to be held.

Deb Daybell, Lifeline

CYRIL was born in Murgon Qld on March 30, 1922, the seventh child of 11 born to Carl and Martha Bichel. Cyril passed away on Sunday, November 1, aged 93.

After finishing his school years, Cyril helped out on the family farm, until 1938, when he joined his brother Wally working on his dairy farm in the Gympie area.

With the second World War breakout, he rejoined the family, which by now were residing at Kauri Street, Cooroy. He then worked with his father in the timber business, mainly cutting cord wood for the boilers at the Cooroy Dairy Factory.

After a period of some years, Cyril commenced working as an off-sider to a local carrier by the name of Jim Bell. This was his main job for many years, which he thoroughly enjoyed, because Jim often called in at the local for a few beers after work!

After his retirement with Jim, Cyril kept a very quiet life often helping his mother in the garden, cooking and chopping and keeping the wood pile stacked to perfection to use for the stove3 and copper.

After the death of his mother in 1982 and his brother Cameron in 1992, Cyril lived with his sister Sylvia and brother-in-law Johnny Kenzler for approximately 15 years. After suffering some ill health, he was admitted to Kabara Nursing Home here in Cooroy until his passing. Cyril was always a very quiet person who loved his creek and river fishing, along with his love of the local Saturday night pictures at The Memorial Hall in Cooroy. I can’t recall him ever missing this picture night. He was a common sight walking around town hoping for a chat

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with someone. Before the overpass opened in 1950, Cyril used to open the railway gates after the trains had gone through, spending time watching for them to come. He used to love when family members visited the family home, wanting to make everyone cups of tea, and eager to show you anything new or of interest to him. He thoroughly enjoyed life at Kabara.

He was always looking forward to their numerous outings and lunches at the Cooroy RSL Club. Staff at the home have said he was a lovely, kind man and was happily signing Waltzing Matilda with them the day before he passed.

He was well looked after at Kabara, and we thank them for their kindness.

Ronald BIchel

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THANKS to those who turned out on such a sweltering afternoon to celebrate our Christmas party at the Hub. Many thanks to Ron and his staff for looking after us and The Renditions who entertained us.

Congratulations to lucky door prize winners Chris Cumming and Karoline Weinand from Piece of Mind Properties. It was a lovely afternoon of catching up with old friends and new friends and a great time was had by all.

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Join us from 5 til 9pm for retail therapy under the stars, with art and craft stalls + a gift wrapping service on site. There’s nowhere more relaxed for Christmas shopping.

Your tastebuds will LOVE the Eumundi Night Markets too - with delicious fare from all from all corners of the globe. Yum yum yum!

The village of Eumundi will certainly be sparkling - with shops in the village and the trees within the market precinct lit up with Christmas lights + spectacular lights theatrics.

Santa will be coming to the Eumundi Night Markets at 6.30pm each event – and he’ll be arriving on the Eumundi Fire Truck!

Young market visitors can then have their photos taken with him in the special Santa chair, with on-the-spot printed 5 x 7 shots only $10 in a keepsake sleeve. Surely the best value Santa photos on the Coast!

There’ll be kids Christmas craft activities with the amazing crew from Noosa Pengari Steiner School; colourful street performers and fire twirlers; and a great line-up of live music each week, including Christmas carols performed by The Doo Wop Dolls.

And that’s not all. There’ll be children’s book readings hosted by Berkelouw Books + free family outdoor movies screening each week at 7pm.

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Get Ready Friday NOOSA Council will present ‘Get Ready Fridays’, a series of free outdoor family movies on the first three Fridays in December.

Visit the Cooroy Library rooftop on Friday 4 December with the family to watch ‘Home Alone’, Stan Topper Park in Pomona on Friday 11 December to laugh at ‘Elf’, or Peregian Park on Friday 18 December for another dose of ‘Home Alone’.

The ‘Get Ready Friday’ campaign is designed to promote a serious message about getting ready for storm season at the same time as providing free family entertainment in the run up to Christmas. The Get Ready Friday campaign focuses on the key steps that families need to take to prepare themselves, their home and their pets

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before and during a disaster.

Martin Drydale, Noosa’s Local Disaster Coordinator, said the Get Ready Friday initiative is all about people being aware of the risks around their home and neighbourhood and developing an emergency plan.

“We all need to talk with our families and friends about what we will do in a flood or a bushfire, if mum or dad or both can’t get home for one reason or another, and how we prepare for a cyclone or a bush fire.” he said.

As well as the movies Get Ready Friday will also feature a four-minute video about how you can get ready for the storm season. It’s been made by kids attending Noosa Flexible Learning Centre.

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Clayton & Amy were married on 20 September at Annabella Chapel & reception at Flaxton Gardens.

Clayton is an auto electrician at Chapmans Auto Repairs in Cooroy and Amy is a preschool teacher currently teaching at Kilcoy. Her parents are Alben & Helen Perrett from Landcruiser Mountain Park, Jimna.

Both Clayton & Amy compete in the Australian Offroad Racing Championship.

Clayton is 2nd in Extreme 4WD class & Amy is 2nd in Production 4WD class for 2015. They are both intending to compete in the 2016 Australian Championship which is 3 events including the Finke Desert Race.

The weather was picture perfect when Lanze Magin and Jasmine Sternberg said ‘I Do’ on November 7 with a beautiful celebration of their love. Their family and friends would like to wish them a lifetime of love, luck and laughter.

Happy 70th Birthday to Ray Lally from all your family and friends

New Date Hotshots was due to perform at the RSL last month but unfortunately had to cancel due to injury but have rescheduled for Saturday, January 23.

To The Editor.

I wish to advise that the Christmas lights at 1 PineTree Drive Cooroy, Lake McDonald are on. There will be something missing My wife Dawn’s big smile and greeting people, young and not so young, with a basket full of treats.

The treats will still be given. All will be welcome to enjoy the lights and other Christmas displays.

Regards Ray Kelly.

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Lisa and Carly can advise you on the best complete treatment for your individual skin. See the before, during and after photos. See also the advertisement in this edition with and introductory special.

Plus the salon is on countdown to Christmas therefore Lisa has stocked up on the perfect range and variety of gifts. Gifts for everyone from luxurious body wash, butter and salt packs to muscle soothing magnesium and zen spray, books on natural stress relief and as always the expected high quality skin care Christmas specials.

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Kabara site expansion EXCAVATION has commenced on the construction of a new two storey, 32 bed building at Kabara in Topaz Street, Cooroy.

The $5 Million construction will provide additional accommodation for the local ageing population and will include high care and palliative care accommodation. with single ensuited rooms, private patio or balcony.

The design incorporates elements to include natural light to all residents’ living and communal spaces, therefore enhancing their experience and stimulation of the external and internal environments.

The interior will have a contemporary modern look, while still feeling like “home”. The colour palette will reflect the rainforest and creek that the building looks out onto and the use of glass will capture the natural light.

A new staff car park will be included on site to alleviate the congestion on street parking and will improve access for neighbours and visitors on site.

Onsite car parking will increase staff security at night with the use of CCTV (also installed in the new building).

The top floor will connect the new building via a “Link Walkway” to the existing upstairs building. A lift for residents’ and relatives’ use will be included in the internal design of the building, linking the new building and centralising the site into a new reception entry on Cooroy Mountain Road.

Construction by Hutchinson Builders of the new 32 room structure is due to commence in November 2015 and will be completed mid 2016.

Kabara is accredited by the Commonwealth to a full range of care services across the spectrum of care needs offering a special standard of care.

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Mr Peter Wellington, MP, Member for Nicklin, will attend the “turning of the sod” on Monday 23rd November at 11am.

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FEELING stressed or tired? Want to reduce cellulite? Suffer muscular aches and pains? Then call Jaime Brown.

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“The Body Boost Bed is a multi-frequency system utilising over 264,000 frequencies, which in turn resonates in our cells creating blood flow. The treatment can assist with multiple ailments including pain management of back, sciatica, tendonitis, sports injuries, arthritis and much more,” says Jaimie.

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Your hormones and weight loss: how to find balance SCIENTISTS are discovering there’s a hidden key to shedding pounds, and it’s got a little more to do with calories and willpower. Meet your hormones and the surprising effect they have on weight.

Say you eat a doughnut. The doughnut you deserve because it’s a hellish day, and carbs are what will make this week.

Oh, the bliss when that powdered sugar hits your system! Until, inevitably, you crash, which leaves you exhausted and depressed... and sniffing around for another doughnut.

Because a doughnut is never just a doughnut. It’s a Molotov cocktail that you’re lobbing into your hormonal ecosystem.

Hormones are the chief executives of the body, governing everything: our sex lives, our stress lives, our immune response. Research has implicated hormonal imbalance in everything from breast cancer to short-term memory loss — as well as what we eat, why we eat it, and what happens to the body once the food is down our throats. Which means that when you picked up that doughnut, you weren’t just having a weak-willed moment. You were obeying your team of internal managers.

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hormones circulates in the bloodstream at any given time, each can signal different things to different parts of the body. The most influential for weight loss are the thyroid hormone, which helps regulate metabolism, and insulin, which allocates sugar in the bloodstream. (The doughnut prompted insulin to flood your system, directing glucose to your muscles and liver and converting excess sugar into fat. The resulting plunge in glucose led to the sugar crash.)

If this sounds like you and you have had difficulty in shedding and keeping off excess weight in the past, the good news is that there is help right here in Cooroy. Make A Difference Health & Fitness are offering the only practitioner delivered weight loss program in the local area that is claimable with your private health fund. Called ‘Shake It’ you will experience comprehensive testing and information gathering to formulate an individual treatment plan for you. Don’t wait until the new year, give us a call today to discover an easy to follow weight loss program which is based around eating normal food!

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Crowded teeth and developing jaws DID you know, three out of four children have crowded teeth and incorrect developing jaws? These problems can be seen from as early as five years of age.

“Modern research has shown that crowded teeth, incorrect jaw development and other orthodontic problems are not caused by big teeth in small jaws or hereditary factors. Mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, reverse swallowing and thumb sucking (known as incorrect myofunctional habits) are the real causes,” says Dr Wei Shen of Wattle Street Dental.

“Allergies, asthma and an open mouth posture also contribute to incorrect jaw development. Growing up, most of us have had one or more of these myofunctional problems, which may have been the cause of incorrect dental and facial development.

“Just getting braces, with or without extractions, does not address the underlying causes of crooked teeth. This is why once the braces are removed, the teeth usually crowd up again, unless poor oral habits are corrected. This is why treatment with braces alone commonly results in the need for life-long retainers.

This is done through the use of a series of removable dental appliances that are worn for just 1-2 hours each day and overnight while sleeping.

“Daily use of myobrace combined with regular activities (to improve breathing, muscle function and tongue posture) results in straight teeth and improved function, leading to optimal facial development and healthier smile.”

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Healthy Harold still changing young lives AFTER years of planning, Cooroy State School has just welcomed a new version of an old friend.

As many of our local primary school aged students know, Healthy Harold the Giraffe is synonymous with the Life Education program.

Well, this year Healthy Harold has a brand new home. The old Life Education van provided our kids with health and drug education in Noosa for many years. Now a brand new van is continuing that good work.

Life Education was established 36 years ago and has helped more than 5 million young Australians to make healthy and safe choices.

The program teaches children ways to keep

their bodies healthy and to equip them with the skills to make appropriate choices and a way of learning to stay secure in potentially unsafe situations.

It remains a not-for-profit organisation, which operates in close partnership with our local schools and communities and relies on student fees and local community funding to meet costs and that’s where Bendigo Bank has helped to subsidize the program.

Through its sponsorship, the Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank, via its parent company Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services Limited (SCCFSL) offsets the program costs that’s professionally

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designed and based on extensive research. Niki Andrinopoulos, Life Education Cooloola-Noosa educator, said she’s so enjoying welcoming our local school kids to the new high-tech mobile classroom.

“A lot of hard work went into raising the funds to buy the new van and we can’t thank our sponsors enough for their support,” Niki said.

“Bendigo Bank were quick to realise the importance of the Life Ed program and Geoff Edwards and his team got behind the project. In fact, Life Ed Van visit to Cooroy State School annual funding plus the majority of the grades we aim to teach children about their purchase price of the new van has come from body and how it works. The aim of our senior the Cooroy, Marcoola and Tewantin Commuclasses is to help students develop a sound nity Bank branches of Bendigo Bank. Without understanding of their body and well-being so their support the program could not be subsidised and we wouldn’t be able to educate they understand how special and truly unique they are,” Niki added. so many children in the region,” she said.

Last week, Niki was joined by Geoff As a primary school teacher of 26 years, Edwards, Cooroy State School Deputy Niki travelled to more than 22 schools from Principal, Karina Ramsay, Trish Radge from Gympie to Yandina in 2014 and around 8,000 children accessed the program. Each session is the Cooloola-Noosa Life Education committee and Tania Skiller with her Prep T class for a presented by educators who receive specialphoto with the new van. Next week, the ised training in the areas of health and drug wheels will move again with the van set to education. On a local level, Life Education continue its great work but later next year Cooloola-Noosa was formed in 1995 and Healthy Harold and Niki will be back to do it from humble beginnings with very little backing all again. Life Education classes also provide a the program is now seen as an essential free parent information session for each component of every child’s education. school. If you would like to know more “Having the van means the children in our information about the program, visit region now have access to the Life Education www.lifeeducation.org.au. program for years to come. In the younger

Pilates for Pregnancy PHYSIOTHERAPIST Rebecca Steele from Hinteractive Physio has recently completed training in antenatal and postnatal pilates.

Many women attend physiotherapy during their pregnancy for assistance with low back pain, pelvic pain or abdominal muscle separation.

Pilates is a safe and effective form of exercise for most women during pregnancy as well as postnatally. It is essential when performing pilates exercises during pregnancy that the instructor has suitable knowledge and experience to modify the exercises for pregnancy.

The benefits of undertaking modified pilates in pregnancy are numerous and include: Preventing

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low back and pelvic pain; Improving spinal and pelvic stability; Improving upper back and shoulder posture; Improving postural awareness; Maintenance of flexibility; Maintenance of circulation; Relaxation; Preparation for labour; Greater efficiency of movement; Improve pelvic floor muscle awareness and strength (with specific exercise) and help prevent incontinence.

If you would like to register your interest for pregnancy pilates, please contact Hinteractive Physio on 5442 5556 or email: hinteractivephysio@gmail.com. You can also “Like” us on Facebook to keep up to date with classes, and other services offered.

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COOROY RAG Remembrance Day

NOOSA District State High School 2016 school captains from both the Cooroy and Pomona campuses partook in the Remembrance Day commemorations at the Cooroy cenotaph this morning.

School Captains Ruby Tucker and Matthew Craigie laid a wreath at the base of the war memorial, accompanied by the vice captains and student leaders from the junior school campus.

The school observed a minute silence at 11am and red poppies were worn a sign of respect and remembrance by staff and students.

Pomona Night of Lights POMONA Night of Lights will be held on Thursday 17th Decemberm 6.00pm – 8.00pm at Stan Topper Park, Pomona.

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THE Pomona King of the Mountain race is rightly considered a tough event, drawing super-fit endurance athletes from around Australia and abroad. It’s a dangerous course, where injury is just one wrong step away. Finishing is an accomplishment, winning is nothing more than a dream for most.

So what do the fittest competitors from the Pomona King of the Mountain race do when they need an extra challenge? They think big.

And Mt Edgecombe in Kawerau, New Zealand, more than fits the bill.

In late October, an AllStar team from the Pomona event made the trip to New Zealand to compete in its sister race.

Together, these races are known as the TransTasman Challenge.

The Pomona race is 4km long, including the climb up 438m Mt Cooroora. By contrast, the Mt Edgecombe course is 7.5km long and the climb is 820m. The record finishing time stands at 45 minutes, 54 seconds. So the Australians had a task ahead of them. Lachlan Challis, Ben Duffus , Neil Labinsky, Amos Saraber and Leslie Saunders shaped up against the best mountain racers New Zealand had to offer.

Leslie Saunders, the 2015 Women’s Winner of the Pomona King of the Mountain race, offered an insight into her training regime for the much tougher Mt Edgecombe event. “I run up and down Mt Cooroora two or three times each run”, she said.

“I focus on strong, continuous climbing and also run 10 – 16km per session to build endurance. Finally, I compete in local trail runs and do lots of strength work.”

“It is a highlight in my life

and I love the race and people”, said Leslie. “The climb is amazing, it seems to go on and on, and the downhill is so different to Pomona. Volcanic scree makes for a speedy, sliding, almost skiing descent.”

Ben Duffus agrees. “The course is very different to anything else I’ve run on”, he said. “Running down the thick volcanic soil feels a bit like running down a ski field, except there are a few obstacles along the way.”

Runners have been known to dodge wild pigs while competing in the Mt Edgecombe race, but this time Ben’s obstacle was a little more solid. “About a quarter of the way back down the mountain I clipped a branch while jumping off a ledge, which left a rather impressive gash on my torso. But other than that things went nice and smoothly.”

Ben is a veteran of several international endurance events, including the Skyrunning World Championships held in the French Alps. This is an 86km ultra-marathon, and in the 2015 event he finished 3rd overall. He’s also competed in the World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships, this year held on Pikes Peak in Colorado, USA. Pikes Peak takes the competitors to 4302m – for perspective consider that Mt Kosciuszko is 2228m – and at the end of that race Ben literally needed an oxygen tank to recover.

Despite their experience in a range of endurance events, Ben and Leslie both consider the Mt Edgecombe race to be special. “Just like at Pomona, the local community really gets behind the race, which creates an amazing vibe on race day and in the lead up to it”, said Ben. “It really is an amazing race”, Leslie agreed.

“The community is so friendly and the Australian runners are treated so well.

Ben Duffus We stay with local families and participate in all the Festival’s pre-dinners and meet and greets. We visit the local school and the kids perform the Haka.

We were also very lucky to have with us our team manager and organiser of the Pomona King of the Mountain, Barry Stewart. He held the Aussie flag proudly at race finish for Ben and me, as well as our other team members.”

So how did the Australian competitors fare? They did us proud.

From the 200 starters, Ben Duffus won the race

outright in a great time of 46:27. His win was only the 3rd time an Australian has won this race in 30 years of competition.

Leslie Saunders was the second woman past the line in 1:8:55. She came first in the Veteran Women’s Division, retaining the title she won last year.

Neil Labinsky was 8th overall, with a time of 57:40. Lachlan Challis was 5th in the Junior Men’s Division, finishing in 58:24.

And Amos Saraber came 3rd in the Veteran Men’s Division, in a time of 1:4:35.

Team manager Barry Stewart noted that finishing the race in under an hour is an excellent achievement that all top runners try for in this race.

“They all competed at the highest level and were great ambassadors for our town and race”, he said.

The Pomona King of the Mountain race is organized by the Cooroy/Pomona Lions Club, and the next event scheduled for July 2016.

With competitors like these five in the mix, it might be best if the rest of us start training right now.

Unicycle Skills Session every Sunday

EACH

COOROORA SCREENS & BLINDS

SUPREME POOL CHLORINE

Established 1996 Lic 704038 • Blinds • Rollers • Romans • Venetians • Verticals • Panel Glides • Awnings

40

$

Professional Service & Advice Mon-Fri Sat-Sun

Trading Hours 7.00am 7.30am -

5.00pm 2.30pm

5485 1351 10 Reserve St Pomona

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Manufacturers of INVISIGARD • Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel Security Doors & Screens

17 Factory St, Pomona 5485 1287 www.cooroorascreensandblinds.com.au

LEARN to ride one of these amazing machines or improve you skill set with a fun bunch of people.

If you can ride a bicycle you can learn to ride a unicycle. We have taught 100s of kids and adults to unicycle and have found that with a little knowledge and a little daily practice most can unicycle in less than a week. andy@SunshineUnicycles.com or https:/

/www.facebook.com/SunshineUnicycles/ • When – every Sunday afternoon 3:30 – 5:30 • What to bring– Helmet, Enclosed Shoes, Drink, Unicycle if you have one and if not you can borrow one of ours • Where – Noosa, Cooroy, Pomona, Eumundi, Bli Bli or Nambour.

• Check our Sunshine Unicycles Face Book Page for the next session location.

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Classifieds Church Notices

COOROY RAG Church Notices

Mass Times

Sacred Heart Cooroy

POMONA FAMILY SERVICE 9am cnr Memorial Avenue and Rectory Street

COOROY TRADITIONAL SERVICE 9:30am cnr Miva Street and Tewantin Road

KIN KIN TRADITIONAL SERVICE 10:30am Main Street – 1st Sunday of the Month

Anglicans in the Noosa Hinterland Ph: 5485 1218 - Email: coorooraanglican@gmail.com

Uniting Church in Australia Cooroy/Pomona

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

PH: 5447 6152

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Annual General Meeting

HOUSE FOR RENT Spacious Home, Lush Gardens, Tranquil Setting,

by Noosa Trail Network • 4 Bedrooms • Study • 2 Bathrooms • AirCon • Wood Stove • Fans • Double Garage & Workshop.

Master Bedroom is in a new private wing

Available from December 16th $520 per week

PH: 0484 331 315

Members and interested persons are invited to attend.

63 Maple St Sat evening 5.30pm Tuesday 8.30am

Public Notice

St Patrick’s Pomona 1 Church St Sunday 8am Wednesday 5.30pm Parish Office 54471188 Parish Priest - Fr Mark Franklin Email: admin@noosacatholic.com

What’s On Mantra’s, Music & Meditation

This Saturday 3pm – 5.30pm.

Live kirtan, chanting with musical instruments.

Refreshments provided, children are welcome - No charge.

At United Synergies, 12-14 Ernest St. / Goodchap St, Tewantin.

Please note - From 27th June - (school hols) held at 25 Lister Lane, Cootharaba 4565. Back at United Synergies from Sat 18th July

What’s On Explore Redcliffe or head to the Redcliffe Leagues Club on Tuesday 15th December and enjoy the music provided by Michael.

You won’t be disappointed. Tickets $30 with tea and coffee on arrival. Bus leaves Gympie 7.45am.

Please call Betty on 5482 4453 for bookings and more information.

All proceeds are donated to Little Haven Palliative Care Inc.

Cooroy Community BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Services - 10am All Welcome 5474 3309 - 5485 2298 CWA HALL

A PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

For Rent

will be hel on Tuesday 8th December at the CWA Hall, Memorial Drive Eumundi commencing at 6.00pm.

Catholic Church

Sunday Church for Everyone!

AGM

SUNRISE SPIRITUALIST CHURCH & Spiritual Growth Centre Tinbeerwah Hall - cnr Sunrise & Noosa /Cooroy rds.

2nd &4th Sundays 10am.

Reverend Laine Harry. - meet like minded people.

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

Street Closure & Fireworks Advice for Christmas in Cooroy Friday 4 Dec from 6pm to 8pm, roundabout at Maple & Emerald St CLOSED Saturday 5 Dec from 4pm to 8pm, Maple St CLOSED from Lower Mill Rd to Garnet St Saturday 5 Dec 7.15pm Fireworks, please ensure pets are secure More info: www.christmasincooroy.com.au

Volunteers Wanted VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS REQUIRED NOOSA CARE (CARRAMAR & KABARA) Do you want to serve your community?

We are seeking community minded professionals to become Board Members. There are a number of vacancies available and we are looking for a fresh and progressive generation of professionals to join our experienced Board Members. You need to have skills and experience in Hospitality Services, Business or Accounting.

NoosaCare Inc is a community based, non-profit organisation. Carramar in Tewantin and Kabara in Cooroy have provided high quality residential aged care to the Sunshine Coast districts for over 30 years.

If you would like to be part of this well established organisation, please contact Megan D’Elton on 54498799 or email megan@noosacare.com.au

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Published every 3 weeks by Cooroy Community Newspaper Incorporated trading as Cooroy Rag 7000 copies distributed Opinions expressed by contributors to Cooroy Rag are not necessarily those of the editor or the publisher and publication of advertisements implies no endorsement by the publisher

The Cooroy Rag’s Final edition for 2015 is December 21 Deadline for copy is December 11

In 2016 The Cooroy Rag will be published each fortnight

2016 Publication Dates: July 6 Jan 20 July 20 Feb 3 Aug 3 Feb 17 Aug 17 Mar 2 Aug 31 Mar 16 Sept 7 Mar 30 Sept 21 Apr 13 Oct 5 Apr 27 Oct 19 May 11 Nov 2 May 25 Nov 16 June 8 Nov 30 June 22 Dec 14

What’s On A 30-minute fun session for families with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers with Interactive music and movement using instruments, rhymes, and puppets.

Sessions are followed by morning tea.

ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL Cnr Tewantin Road & Miva Street Cooroy Wednesdays from 9.30am $5 per family includes Morning Tea More Information: Contact Fr. Bob or Heather on 0477 428 732.

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COOROY RAG

real estate

Magnificent Lake Macdonald home

STUNNING HOME STUNNING VIEWS

5 ACRES OF PARADISE GORGEOUS QUEENSLANDER

3 Gerrygone Place POMONA

4

1140m2

3

3

103 Pioneer Road POMONA

OFFERS OVER $619,000

• Grand split-level masterpiece – 3 separate living areas.

• Ducted and zoned reverse cycle air-conditioning.

• Two ensuited bedrooms –views of the pool & Mountain.

• Fully fenced dog and child proof yard, room for a shed.

• Triple remote controlled garage.

• Walking distance to the village cafes & schools.

5

3

10 acres

8

2

OFFERS OVER $745,000 • Stunning Colonial Home.

• Huge barn 9m x 18m x 7m with granny flat.

• Air conditioning & Pool to keep you cool.

• Horse paddock & dam with pump.

IMMACULATE HOME & ROOM FOR A CARAVAN

4 Bed 2 Bath 3 Car pool This magnificent Lake Macdonald home ticks all the boxes when it comes to size, location and features, but this is no ordinary house! It really is a dream property.

Just for starters there are the amazing lake views and cooling breezes, thanks to the home’s proximity to beautiful Lake Macdonald and the famous Noosa Botanic Gardens.

As you gaze out over the expanse of water, or beyond to Mt Tinbeerwah, you feel as if you’re a million miles away - yet you’re just 15 minutes from Noosa beaches, with shops and services just a few minutes down the road in Cooroy.

Boasting a 1.19-acre block - including a dam and a magnificent orchard - this is country living - yet you’re on town water.

Spacious and light-filled, this home offers many options for those seeking to feel

‘out of town’ - including tiles throughout for easy maintenance, huge modern kitchen opening directly to rear verandah, spacious open plan family room or lounge, plus another huge room, currently used as a master retreat, with bedroom, ensuite and separate entrance.

Upstairs is another spacious living room with timber floors and vaulted ceilings and with views out over Lake Macdonald and Mt Tinbeerwah, plus 3 bedrooms and a modern bathroom.

Outside there’s a beautiful inground saltwater pool with tropical garden, a small dam, vegetable garden, chicken coop, irrigated orchard plus a 4-bay shed, workshop and more parking and the school bus stops out the front.

Price: Offers over $575,000.

Contact Sam or Phil Hargrave on 0425 777 121 or 0417 750 507.

Majestic family home 2

2

• Butterfly stairs, wrap around verandahs.

• 5th bedroom/home office downstairs.

• French doors, high ceilings, ornamental cornice + ceiling roses, timber picture rails, timber VJs, hardwood timber floors.

• Resort style pool with Bali Hut, water feature & coloured lights.

• Room for horse, ride bikes, play football or cricket.

• 5kw solar + water tanks & 2 dams.

• 12m x 9m shed with separate lock-up workshop/studio.

HOMESTEAD WITH VIEWS ON 64.5 ACRES

164 Arthys Road COORAN

7

5

3

26.14ha

$1,295,000

• Main house 5 bedroom + 2 bathrooms.

• Separate self contained 2 bedroom + 1 bathroom studio.

• Separate office/ gym/ guest bedroom.

• Tennis court, cabana, Cricket pitch & pool.

• 7 paddocks, 4 dams, cattle yards, crush & loading ramp

LAKE VIEWS + MAGIC HOUSE + SECRET GARDENS

57 Pavilion Street POMONA

3

5 acres

OFFERS OVER $665,000

COLONIAL QUALITY + VIEWS + POOL + SHEDS

51 Pomona Kin Kin Road POMONA

5

2

1000m2

OFFERS OVER $449,000

• Two separate living areas + 2 air-cons.

• Under cover out door lounge+ dining + bar.

• Fully fenced with side access for a caravan.

• Kitchen with dishwasher & pantry.

• Huge main bedroom; walk-in robe + ensuite.

HERITAGE CHARM MEETS LUXURY RESORT

415 Lake Macdonald Drive LAKE MACDONALD

4

39 Miva Street COOROY

4

3

2

1012m2

OFFERS OVER $625,000

• On-trend country style kitchen with butlers pantry.

• Polished timber floors, French doors & VJ walls.

• Two separate lounge rooms.

• Huge covered out door entertaining area.

• Cottage gardens, raised vege gardens, chicken coop & fruit trees.

• 4.1kw solar power + town water.

5485 2200

HargraveRealEstate.com.au www.cooroyrag.com.au

4 Bed 3 Bath 3 Car Pool This majestic family home in a highly sought-after location is one of the best on the market today and just perfect for the discerning buyer.

A real jewel in Pomona’s crown, with every inclusion you could possibly desire, this property should be at the top of your viewing list.

From the welcoming grand entrance to the views of Mount Cooroora and beautiful in-ground saltwater swimming pool, this is an impressive residence featuring 3 levels of quality living.

Of rendered brick construction, the home is kept comfortable all year round with ducted and zoned reverse cycle airconditioning.

The grand double door entry opens to a three level design. With 4 bedrooms, 3

bathrooms, Multiple living areas and verandahs, a formal lounge/ media room, a rumpus/billiard room/home office and kitchen/family dining room, with mountain and pool views.

But there’s still more to impress here, including the triple remote control garage, concrete driveway and children’s area with sand pit and swing set.

Fully-fenced and child and dog-proof on a 1140m2 corner block, there’s side access to the rear yard for a boat or caravan, and plenty of room for a shed.

Attention to detail is everything here, from the gorgeous, well established garden, to the travertine tiles and wet seats in the pool.

Walking distance from village and school.

Price: Offers over $619,000.

Contact Sam or Phil Hargrave on 0425 777 121 or 0417 750 507.

2

3

4833m2

OFFERS OVER $575,000

• Ultra modern kitchen, stone benchtops, dishwasher, gas cooking.

• 3 separate living areas, vaulted ceilings • 4 bay shed with workshop & parking for caravan & boat.

• Over 1 acre of lawns, Orchard, Vegetable garden, chook house + dam.

5485 2200 Sam Hargrave

0425 777 121

sam@hgre.com.au

Phil Hargrave

0417 750 507

phil@hgre.com.au

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COOROY RAG

KANDANGA’S BEST

Epic Horse property with dual living

VACANT LAND • Close to the township of Kandanga • 2.83ha (6.98 acres) • Level house pad ready to build on • Access to good water supply • One of Kandanga’s nicest blocks LOT 11 MARY VALLEY ROAD, KANDANGA

$2 49,000 $249,000

L/N 6463

KANDANGA’S RETREAT OR INVESTMENT

4

4

2

• 170.88ha (approx 422 acres) of Mary Valley country • 3 bedroom, two storey home • 15 - 20 acres of flats and undulating country • Suitable for horses and cattle • Serviced with water from Kandanga Creek • 15 minutes’ drive away from Kandanga township • Pads levelled for cabins, for the astute investor • Bushwalking tracks, hill climbs and horse trails • Ideal family or lifestyle block

34 COLBURN ROAD, KANDANGA

$690,000

L/N 6650

AT HOME IN THE MARY VALLEY

4

1

3

• 12.01ha (approx. 30acres) of Kandanga country • Four bedroom + three car accommodation • Front patio and back entertainment area • In-ground pool and fire place • Large dam services the property with water • Plenty of sheds

716 KANDANGA CREEK RD, KANDANGA

$595,000

L/N 6551

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

Call Trevor today on

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

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TINBEERWAH: 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, It really is time to get excited! Starting with a useable and working 10 acre horse facility, complete with 35m stable and tack/feed complex, multiple fenced and watered paddocks with connecting laneways, dual access for floats and goosenecks, a wash-down bay, lunging pen and prepared arena site and only a short ride to access the extensive Noosa Horse Trail network. All on a small creek, you could be forgiven for thinking this acreage is just another great hinterland horse property.

If you are not a horse enthusiast and your ideas are focussed on enjoying the peaceful hinterland lifestyle on a private parklike acreage you will be astounded by the 664m2 (ext.) luxury rendered, dual living contemporary styled home which enables so many enviable living options.

The main bedroom has a luxurious ensuite and large walk-in robe plus three more large bedrooms each have an ensuite and large walk-in robe plus a separate powder room near the living areas on the upper level.

Spacious kitchen plus formal and informal dining rooms, large laundry next to the walk-in larder pantry, 4.4m x 3.0m office, 4.2m x 4.8m games room perfect for media theatre, large covered alfresco outdoor entertaining area.

The lower level is a comfortable fully equipped 2 bedroom apartment with large kitchen/living area. It has its own large covered alfresco deck with a large landscaped vegetable garden close by plus a 1 car lock up garage with workshop area.

Extras include large salt water pool with poolside Gazebo, Over 100,000 litres of rainwater, storage, 12 x 195w solar panels plus solar heat pump hot water,12m x 9m shed with 3 phase power.

This abundant home has many features that demonstrate it was built for a purpose and not for a price. Extensive glazing in the lounge room draws your eye immediately to the vibrant green acreage, divided only by a full sandstone faced feature wall and built-in fireplace - watching over the horses and acreage is so easy from here.

High end finishes are evident throughout the home, high ceilings, exquisite travertine tiles and natural earthy tones are utilized in all of the ensuites. The opulent internals are complemented with a multitude of outdoor living scenes with verandas and decks to approx. 75% of the home.

Offering a wide sundeck out from the bedrooms, a very private fenced courtyard and of course the pool house/gazebo your family has some great outdoor alternatives along with the large alfresco entertaining area. Driving past this property you will be none the wiser to what lays behind the natural bushland buffer from the no through road. Incredible privacy is ensured and created by plant screenings and inter-

nal fences.The 1st entry point sports bitumen off street parking and circular driveway access to the arrival enclave and courtyard. The 2nd entry point accesses the 12m x 9m shed with 3 phase power, stables and feed rooms. A handy concrete hardstand beside the shed is ideal for parking a caravan or boat.

Representing outstanding value at the asking price, we can only begin to imagine the replacement coast of this entire package. The location is about as good as it gets for Hinterland acreages, being so close to pristine Lake Macdonald for fishing, canoeing and bird watching and approx. 15 minutes to Noosa. The owners have commissioned a videographer for your benefit and pre-inspection viewing.

Just google “Selati Park” on youtube.

Asking $1,450,000. Call Paul Bielby on 0437 346 256.

real estate It’s all done ... enjoy

SET in a quiet, small acreage estate on the fringe of the Noosa hinterland township of Cooran is this beautifully presented property. Its elevation and positioning allows for glorious views to the local mountains, one acre privacy and invites the relaxing cool breezes.

• Three generous size bedrooms with built-ins and ceiling fans • Light filled, open plan living areas with cross breeze design • Functional kitchen with gas range and family friendly design • A private and inviting, covered and tiled entertainment area leads from the kitchen • Wood fire heater for those cosy winter nights • Well-designed, landscaped gardens provide privacy and a pleasant outlook • A mindful design to bring the outside in, has created a very relaxed feel to the home.

• Concrete driveway to single garage and double carport Only minutes to the hinterland township of Cooran, 15 minutes to Lake Cootharaba & an easy 25 minute drive into Noosa.

Priced at $445,000, this property is great value!, call Geoff Sugden on 0419 207 208 from Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland for further details, or drop in to see one of our friendly staff at 16a Maple Street, Cooroy.

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Picturesque 96 acres Hidden from the road, this picturesque 38.86 ha (96 acres) is located between Cooroy and Eumundi on queensland’s sunshine coast.

There are many house sites to choose from with 3 phase power and phone already connected to a large level grassed area. Create a lovely entry over the tree lined rocky creek and enjoy the absolute privacy that only this size acreage can provide. Approximately 1/3 of the land is cleared with some gently undulating slopes and plenty of different level areas to enjoy. Water is also available via the spring fed dams and the bore. There’s an old set of cattle yards that will stay with the property too. So whether your rural pursuit is to grow or own fruit and veggies, graze some cows, own a couple of horses or perhaps mix it up with motorbikes, this property has endless possibilities. We invite your inspection by prior appointment.

Price: 675,000.

Contact Mario Catalono, 0400 613 879, Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000.

Peace of Mind

PROPERTY

RENTALS

Boutique Property Management

For Rent: Cooroy; Unite Air-condition 2 bed-rooms, 1 bath, 2WC, Lounge/Dining/kitchen. Single garage with storage + Courtyard. Short walk to all amenities. $350.00per week For Rent: Cooran; 3 bedroom, main with en-suite, lounge/ dining combined separate kitchen area. Fenced for horses and dogs. $380.00per week. Short walk to the Noosa Trails.

For Rent: Amamoor; lowset new 3 Bedroom home with bathroom and ensuite. Lounge/dinning and kitchen combined.

Double garage large block. Pets on application. $310.00per week.

For Rent: Traveston; Great views, 3 Bedroom cottage airconditioned and single carport. $300.00 per week.

Karoline Weinand - Principal/Property Manager

07 5484 5986 0419 796 945

karoline@peaceofmindpropertyrentals.com Facebook Page: Peace of Mind Property Rentals

House ticks all the boxes Bed 4, Bath 2, Car 2 Here’s a house that ticks all the boxes for comfort, affordability and a happy, balanced life for the whole family. Immaculately maintained, number 45 Patterson Drive, Tinbeerwah, is a single level cream brick bungalow with verandahs at the front and back and well-proportioned rooms with 9ft ceilings. A wide entrance hall with timber fretwork leads into a large square formal lounge on the left and a formal dining room on the right. Beyond is an informal sitting room with combustion wood heater that adjoins a spacious brushbox timber kitchen with stone benchtops and pantry. One wing of the house accommodates three beds, a family bathroom, laundry and all weather access double garage (easily converted to granny flat), while the other gives privacy to the master bedroom with walk-through robe and ensuite. The whole of the back of the house opens on to the sunny entertaining area and park like garden complete with fruit trees, veggie patch, chook house, two bay shed for storing the boat or caravan and abundant wildlife. Growing families, retirees with grandkids or elderly parents, time-poor parents will love this happy home. Let the good times roll. Please call or email for more information on this property. Price: Offers over $699,000.

Contact Kess Prior, 0404 344 399, Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000.

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Kellys Earth Works We Specialise in: • Clearing • Stick Raking • House Sites • Dam Building • General Earthmoving

Steve Kelly

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY AIR CONDITIONING

CAR PARTS

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

EXCAVATORS

Cooroy Eumundi

MINI EXCAVATOR HIRE

Electrical Services 5440 5431 0419 555 366

Richard Oxborough

• Free Design & Quote • Split & Ducted System Installs • Breakdown & Service Specialists • 18 Years’ Experience • All Work Guaranteed • All Rubbish Removed

Elona Bosboom

AUTO ELECTRICIAN

CLEANING

STEPHEN COOK AUTO ELECTRICS • Auto Airconditioning Service • EFI Diagnostics & Repairs • Breakdown Service • Batteries, Starters, Alternators • Automotive, Industrial & Agricultural

15B Factory Street, POMONA

PH: 5485 2524

BACKHOE & BOBCATS

Mobile: 0412 909 112 ALL AREAS

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

0419 653 132

MACHINE DRY/WET HIRE

FULLY INSURED – NO TICKET REQD

Ph 5447 7251 Fax 5447 6134 Ceiling Fans • Safety Switches

FOR ALL YOUR

WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

Ideal for plumbers, electricians, landscapers or weekend yard work. Suitable of digging water/ sewer repairs, posthole, excavating, retainer wall construction Lic No.60015

Bruce Forsyth

Silver Fox

CN 70343

0409 554 138 or 131 546 COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

0408 713 261 Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

RIDGEWOOD ELECTRICAL 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

CONCRETING

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

E: scovellearthmoving@bigpond.com

FIREWOOD

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

Call local Operator GEOFF for Free Quote on:

P: 0455 169 966

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

We also do Mould Removal, Gutter Cleans & More

1, 2 & 3 TON MINI EXCAVATORS

Electrical Contractor • Commercial • Industrial • Domestic

0408 639 076

PO Box 360 Cooroy 4563

Lic No: 68688

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

FIREWOOD Premium Seasoned Hardwood Split to your size $120 Ute Load - Free Local Delivery

PHONE: 0458 595 052 (leave a message)

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

Tristan Rankine Licensed Carpenter & Joiner QBSA 744858

0427 764 038 cooroyhs@gmail.com LANDSCAPING

PORTERS

CONCRETING SERVICES

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

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

Phone

Andrew

5447 0345 0409 212 142

Mobile: 0416 241 261

QBCC 605970

BUILDERS

BUILDER

Graham Williams

0418 710 222 • Maintenance • Reno’s

grahamjwilliams@hotmail.com

CURTAINS & BLINDS

COOROY CURTAINS & Soft Furnishings Suppliers & Makers of • TRACKING • BLINDS • CURTAINS • FABRICS • CUSHIONS • RECOVERS • PELMETS • Free measure & quote

Kathy Leitch ABN 48 339 006 608

ABN 96376765433

5442 5723 - 0407 131 649

CARPET CLEANING

EARTHMOVING

Stevens

CARPET

CLEANING Cooroy

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

Rod Stevens

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EXCAVATORS

Residential & Commercial Earthmoving & Contracting A Range of Excavators & Attachments to Meet Every Need

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

Vincent McGarrell

0422 379 628 • 1300 611 196 Vincent@mcgarrellpe.com

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

LANDSCAPING

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 QBCC Lic no. 1119365

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

ODD JOBB

Mowing & Maintenance Services • Mowing • Brush Cutting • Pruning • Yard Clearing • General Maintenance FULLY INSURED We live in and specialise in the Hinterland area, and take the time for that professional finish

Call Mark on 0418755311

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY MOWING & MAINTENANCE

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

Phone Owen Meekins

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

Call 5442 6788 After hours & weekends 0418 711 438 QBSA No: 50098

PLUMBING

PAINTING

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

Clayton J Francis QBSA LIC NO 531482

MEMBER MASTER PAINTERS AUSTRALIA PO Box 17, Cooroy Qld 4563

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

0427 471 954 •Maintenance • New Homes • Renovations • Roofing

Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Oil Arrestors, Liquid Waste

PH: 5447 6477

0418 713 244

www.suttonscleaning.com.au

Steve Pont

Slashing

• Large & Small acreages • Experienced Owner/Operator

For your next Slashing job call Slasher Steve

SERVICING ALL AREAS

PUMPS

SLASHING

Bruce Forsyth

SLASHING & MOWING

SALES & SERVICE

No job too big or small Free Quotes QBSA 1129706

ALL PUMP REPAIRS AGENTS FOR • DAB • ONGA Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy Call Bruce

email: br.paintingservice@live.com.au

0408 713 261

PEST CONTROL

REMOVALS

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

SLASHING

0408 915 124

COOROY PUMPS

PH: 5485 1972

PH: 0409 278 659

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THE best cricketing environment on the Sunshine Coast just became even better. Under the leadership of President John Hope, the Cooroy-Eumundi Cougars Cricket Club has renewed and increased their commitment to developing junior cricketers in the area. Recently the Cooroy Eumundi Cricket Club was awarded a 2 year CommBank Club Sponsorship after being one of 65 clubs selected from over 1800. Thanks to tremendous support from the Commonwealth Bank, the club has been able to purchase an extensive range of much needed cricket gear and training aides. The club has also appointed a Junior Coordinator to develop a strong and structured environment where young cricketers can learn at a pace that suits their development while extracting the most amount of fun possible from Australia’s favourite game.

The Cougars are the reigning Sunshine Coast under 12’s premiers and are well placed to perform again this season, while the under 14’s and under 16’s look set to make their mark. The under 10’s play under lights in a festive atmosphere each Friday night.

The Cougars welcome all boys and girls aged from 6 years old and up to join in the fun. Trainings take place on Monday and Wednesday 3:30 - 5:30 and the Cooroy sports ground. For further information please contact Junior Co- Dale, Shane and Jake Scanlan have combined for the Cooroy Eumundi Cricket Club to make it a family affair ordinator Darrel Forrest on 0416335106.

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Congratulations to Wayne Brogden who was voted in as a Life Member of the Cooroy Golf Club at their recent AGM. It was 25 years ago that his father, Loftus (pictured congratulating Wayne), became a Life Member of the Club.

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sport Award-winning Martial Arts programme offered at Cooroy

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Primary School Hall on Wednesday afternoons. Mighty Matts 3.45 – 4.30pm; Juniors 4.45 – 6pm; Adults 67.30pm.

The first four weeks are free, so get along and join in the fun. Once you sign up you get a free uniform.

For more information on this excellent fitness program, call 1800 840 403. Also check out the facebook page to see how much fun there is to be had at Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Cooroy.

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MATT Fiddes award winning ‘Mighty Matts’ program is specifically designed to help teach 3-6 year olds the important qualities of Respect, Discipline, Self Control and Confidence They also learn great character and self-defence skills … all done through play. It’s lots of fun and great to hear them all laughing as they learn.

Instructor, Mr Habershon is a 2nd Degree Black Belt and has been teaching for Matt Fiddes Australia for the past five years. He believes very strongly in the program.

Coming through the ranks himself, he knows the program works. He has a great rapport with the youngsters and gets the very best out of them in a fun and nurtur-

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ing environment. As the children work their way through up through the ranks they are rewarded with certificates and trophies.

The junior program (7-12) works hand in hand with a child’s school work, providing many benefits. Through dedicated intense work, students are taught that all worthwhile goals in life are possible. They are taught many skills including Respect for themselves and others, Self Control, Discipline and Confidence. Fitness also plays a great part in the teaching.

The adults program is for 12 years and above and is about fitness and Self Defence.

Classes are held at the Cooroy State

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