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Runners return for King of the Mountain 2021 See stories page 5, 22 & 23

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Woolworths buys land in Cooroy

By ALEX PURCELL WOOLWORTHS has purchased land in Cooroy.

The Cooroy Rag can confirm Fabcot Pty Ltd, Woolworths’ own in-house retail property development division, is the new owner of the 6.6ha block at 125 Myall Street, Cooroy.

Colliers International Sunshine Coast Managing Director Nick Dowling told the Cooroy Rag the company purchased the large parcel of land on the corner of Myall Street and Ferrells Road, opposite the Cooroy Golf Club, from a Brisbane based developer.

“The land was contracted to

a Brisbane based developer who had a long-period put and call agreement.”

Under the Noosa Plan 2020, the land is zoned part Community Facilities for a Residential Care Facility and part Environmental Management and Conservation.

“It is understood the

developer was planning to build an aged care development but couldn’t get an aged care provider to come on board.

“So sometime during that put and call period, an offer to buy the option has been put to them - and they’ve agreed. We had no knowledge of the deal.”

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The mill is the double hipped roof in the centre foreground of the photo above.

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By Linda Sivyer

THESE photos show the Clugston and Ireland Sawmill built in 1910 on the site of the present day Saw & Mill restaurant, Cooroy. The sawmill was burnt down in 1914 and the second photo shows this. A side was rebuilt in 1916 but sadly it burnt down again in February 1918. This information was taken from John Kerr’s ‘History of Sawmills in Queensland ‘and the Brisbane Courier of 26 February 1918.

Announcement from the Cooroy Rag Word on the street...

WORD on the street is staff in local shops are being abused over masks.

Rumour has it, staff are copping it from shoppers wearing masks because other shoppers aren’t.

State MP Sandy Bolton said in a statement on Facebook, that she was disturbed to hear this.

“It is disturbing to hear that shopkeepers are being abused, residents are being bullied and divisions are

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being created over the ‘to vaccinate or not’ conversations.

“Respect for each other and personal choice is really important as we travel these last legs to getting free from lockdowns.

“Guys, please help, not hinder our businesses as they are just following directives. They and their staff have gone through so much.

Let’s not add to their load.”

Well said.

THE Cooroy Rag has some exciting news!

Exactly one year after the paper was restarted, we have $15,000 to give back to the community.

This money is all thanks to the local businesses that support the paper every month through advertising.

So, let’s make sure we support them by shopping locally.

Submissions are now open for local community groups to apply for grants of $500 to $2500 cash.

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Applicants must first be an organisation that supports our community and is based in the Cooroy Rag distribution area. The grants program is not open to individuals.

To apply, send a onepage letter to Cooroy Rag Community Grants admin@ cooroyrag.com.au, with a brief background of your organisation, how it helps the community, and what the funds will be used for. Applications must be received by 30 July 2021.

The chosen applicants will be advised and invited

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to attend our “Community Celebration” on August 17 2021 at Saw & Mill in Cooroy.

This event will bring together businesses that advertise in the Cooroy Rag, dignitaries, chosen community groups and their volunteers.

The Cooroy Rag is believed to be the only paper in Australia to give all of its profits back to the community. To be able to give $15,000 back so quickly after falling victim to COVID, makes us extremely proud.

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BOUQUETS to whoever the person was at BP Cooroy that was nice enough to pay for our two items as our card declined.

We pushed it aside and said hang on just need to transfer money around in accounts. But by that time, someone has been extremely humble enough to pay for our two items. We don't know who you are but my sister and I would love to express how grateful and nice it was of you.

In these tough times, good people like this make us cry, so, A BIG HUGE THANK YOU. BOUQUETS to the Cooroy Rag, it is a big part of Cooroy, so glad it made a comeback - Carol Christensen.

BRICKBATS to burning off.

It should be illegal to burn off while it is so wet. The smoke in Cooroy is choking.

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Funding call for small businesses affected by lockdowns LEADER of the Opposition, David Crisafulli was in Cooroy late last month to discuss a support package for small Queensland businesses in the event of a lockdown.

Later that day, that’s exactly what happened.

Mr Crisafulli told the Cooroy Rag the proposed COVID Business Lockdown Support Package would provide certainty in uncertain times.

“We want a package from the Government that says to small businesses, ‘we’ve got your back’.

“There are three elements to the package we are suggesting. One is a payment to cover loss of income or if they have to throw out perishables due to a lockdown the Government will pay a portion.

“If a small business is identified as an affected COVID site the Government

will fund a deep clean immediately so the business can get back up and running as soon as possible.

“Three, is an events package for people to be reimbursed if an event is cancelled due to COVID. This will help bring back events to Queensland.”

Fika Cafe Cooroy owner Guy Skinner-Hutchinson told the Cooroy Rag a package like that would be a “massive” help.

“It would be amazing. We have no rental relief. Most cafe businesses don’t. Help with that would be massive.

“A lump-sum payment could also help us transition into take-away only. We have to change our style and with 90 per cent of our business coming from seated guests our business would be drastically reduced.”

Since Mr Crisafulli met with CCIQ CEO Stephen

Jarrod Bleiji, David Crisafulli, Guy Skinner-Hutchinson and Stephen Tait at Fika Cafe Cooroy.

Tait and Member for Kawana, Jarrod Bleiji at Fika Cafe Cooroy, many parts of Queensland, including the Noosa Shire were in lockdown for three days, forcing non-essential businesses to close, local events to be cancelled or postponed and cafes such as Fika to provide takeaway only.

“Many small and family businesses across Queensland have been forced to close their doors, roster off staff and throw away thousands of dollars worth of perishable produce,” Mr Crisafulli said.

“That’s why we’ve been urging the government to adopt a COVID Business Lockdown Support Package.

“Sadly, our calls so far, have fallen upon deaf ears.

We will not give up the fight.

“Businesses are prepared to accept the health advice for the greater good but

when a decision is taken beyond their control, they need to know they don’t have to carry the full burden all on their own.

“Together we can give certainty to small and family business and get through this lockdown.”

The call for a COVID Business Lockdown Support Package came

after Mr Crisafulli and his team travelled Queensland visiting and talking with 200 small and family-owned businesses and 2000 staff in 18 industry groups in 27 towns and regions.

“It was deep and engaging and bloody worthwhile,” Mr Crisafulli told the Cooroy Rag.

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Rate rise is coming A GENERAL rate rise for 75 per cent of Noosa Shire ratepayers is coming.

According to Noosa Council, those ratepayers will see a general rate increase of no more than CPI of 1.5 per cent, which is equivalent to $44 or about 85 cents a week for the average residential property owner.

Council said an extensive review of rating categories had been conducted to produce a more equitable system across the shire for all ratepayers.

“We have introduced a category for transitionary accommodation or short-stay properties which addresses the impact guests of these properties have on the demand for council services and infrastructure,” Mayor Clare Stewart said.

“We are making the tough decision to meet the growing needs of our community.”

Council is maintaining the current five per cent discount period on general rates.

“We have maintained our discount for eligible pensioners and scrapped the three-year wait for new property owners to qualify for the pensioner discount,” Mayor Clare Stewart said.

According to council, a general rate rise is one of the cornerstones of the 21/22 budget, handed down last month.

Cr Stewart said the past twelve months had been challenging, but council had continued to respond in an appropriate and financially responsible way.

“Considering the challenges we have faced, I am incredibly proud to be delivering a budget of this calibre.”

Council is forecasting a surplus of $309,000 – a year earlier than predicted as part of its fouryear COVID-19 Recovery Plan.

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The hinterland is a clear winner in Noosa Council’s draft $153 million 2021/22 budget.

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MAYOR CLARE STEWART said they will be spending $4.8 million to finish the Cooroy Hinterland Playground and just over $1.4 million to upgrade the Pomona section of the Noosa Trail Network.

The draft budget includes $7.5 million for seven bridge upgrades with $1.47 million for the Lawnville Road Bridge at Black Mountain and $1.35 million for Kin Kin’s Wahpunga Lane Bridge renewal and a $5 million Road Reseal Program.

“Pomona’s the big winner in this year’s reseal program with School Street, Pottery Street and part of Pioneer Road all set for resurfacing,” Cr Stewart said.

“We’ll be resealing 500 metres of Pender Creek Road at Kin Kin and Camphor Road at Pinbarren...works will begin this year.”

“We’ve allocated almost a mil-

lion dollars to fill the missing links in our footpath network across the shire including Tewantin...

Pomona and Cooroy.

“These links were all identified as part of the Walking and Cycling Strategy that we developed with community input over the past year. This is grass-roots spending at its best.”

Pathways connecting Maple Street, Overlander Avenue and the Bruce Highway overpass at Cooroy, as well as Moorindil Street, Poinciana Avenue and Toolar Street at Tewantin are among those to be built.

“Importantly, we’re investing in forward planning to ensure we have designs and planning for future years’ capital projects ready to go to ensure a smoother and more streamlined roll out of new and replacement infrastructure in years to come,” Cr Stewart said.

NO RESPONSE from Cordwells to Mayor’s open letter LAST month in the Cooroy Rag, Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart published an open letter to Cordwell Resources asking the owner of Kin Kin Quarry to “show some compassion for the community” and take steps to reduce the number of trucks entering and leaving the quarry and stop trucks using the Pomona-Kin Kin road during school bus times.

Noosa Council told the Cooroy Rag they are yet to receive a formal response from Cordwell Resources following the publishing of the open letter to the community.

Mayor Clare Stewart said it’s regrettable the company

had opted not to respond.

“We sent the letter to Cordwell Resources and have always been willing to talk directly to company officials.

“I had hoped by publishing the letter, it would elicit some willingness for the company’s directors to discuss the matter,” she said.

“Our primary goal is to ensure the safety of our children and those residents living in the Hinterland.”

Council has engaged a barrister to assess its legal options and expects to hear back in coming weeks.

Council says there are enough car parks in Pomona FOLLOWING Cooroy Rag’s story last month on parking in Pomona and the suggestion additional parking could be created on unused land near Pomona Railway Station, Noosa Council said based on results from their traffic study 2017 to 2032, it’s considered there is sufficient parking in Pomona.

Manager for Planning Design and Delivery, Craig Eldridge told the Cooroy Rag while there are busy

periods, utilisation of available parking is considered at the lower end.

“We acknowledge that parking availability can fluctuate, but from the information we have there is no need for additional off street parking in the area,” he said.

At this stage, Council has no plans to approach the Department of Transport and Main Roads in regard to their site.

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Coe out to break the record for consecutive runs

POMONA local Coe Vines is out to break the record for consecutive runs in the King of the Mountain Challenge on July 25.

The 59-year-old is running the race for the 26th time this year, although technically, this is officially his 25th.

“When last year’s King of the Mountain Festival was cancelled due to COVID, a group of us held our own unofficial KOM race,” Coe told the Cooroy Rag. “Last year would have been my 25th consecutive run, which is the current record, and this year I would

have beaten that record with 26 runs.

“But because of COVID, this year is officially my 25th run but at least I haven’t missed a race,” Coe said.

Coe said he will be running next year “for sure” and officially breaking the record for consecutive runs.

“I’ve got to keep going now. I’ve got to make it harder for the next person.”

Coe is aiming for 30 consecutive runs all up.

“I’d like to do 30, maybe 31 consecutive runs. I’m just going to keep going until I can.”

The health conscious Coe

said he hasn’t been training “a lot” in the lead up to this year’s event.

“I live a good lifestyle so I don’t have to train too hard these days. But I’m still competitive and I’ll do a respectable time for myself.

“The race is always challenging but I’m all good, I know I get up there and back no worries.”

And cheering Coe on from the sidelines will be his partner Deb, his adult children and other spectators.

“All the runners have family and friends who come so there will be people in town to spectate for sure.”

the Mountain Challenge and to support those who have made the jump from the junior to adult race.”

Zac won the Prince and Princess Race in 2018.

And this year, his younger sister and two younger brothers are all competing in the annual junior event.

Zac said he is looking forward to supporting them in their race and having them there to cheer him on in his.

Looking ahead, this year will be the first of many King of the Mountain Challenges for Zac. “I feel like I’ll continue to support the event for further years.”

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A vet on the wild side FOR those who know Pomona veterinarian David ‘Buzz’ Busby, know that for him, being a vet is not a profession but a passion.

Buzz is known for going above and beyond to help any animal, including all sorts of wildlife from owls to possums, goannas to - frogs.

When the Cooroy Rag heard an amazing story about Buzz, an injured frog and a train, we just had to know more...

“So people often ask me ‘what’s the strangest thing you’ve seen as a vet?’”

Buzz told the Cooroy Rag. “Well, perhaps not the strangest but certainly one of my most rewarding cases was not what you might think.

“They say good things come in small packages and it was several years ago when we were still trading from what is now SpilldeBeans coffee shop when we were called for a ‘toilet door emergency’.

“A lady in Gympie, who had heard we treated all sorts of wildlife, called after opening her toilet door only to have a frog drop from the door and realise that the door had torn the skin off the frog’s leg.

“We advised her to bring the frog in straight away but this was impossible as she didn’t have a car and we were busy with a complicated surgery and not able to immediately do a house call.

She told Buzz she would see what she could organise and after a few minutes phoned back with a plan.

“The frog was to be delivered by a kind friend of hers to the train station, where it would be placed in a box in Carriage Four, under the watchful eye of a member of the public.

“Annette, one of our great nurses was then to meet the train at Pomona and in the

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brief time the doors opened, the box was to be passed out and our frog delivered.

“Of course, it was a usually busy day in the surgery but obviously the timing had to be perfect otherwise our frog would end up at the end of the line in Ipswich.

After nearly missing the deadline after a holdup at the clinic, Annette ran down to the station.

“Like a military operation, the door opened and a box was passed from the doorway of Carriage Four.

When Annette returned to the clinic, she was very stressed because the door on the train doesn’t stay open for long.”

At the clinic, the frog, almost instantly named Fergus, was assessed.

“He had sustained a full-thickness skin tear that went from his hip to his foot.

With some careful handling (gloves and moistening with distilled water), we decided he was to be anaesthetised and sutured, using the finest absorbable suture material.

“Now, this might seem like a walk in the park but is risky business when dealing with an animal so small with

such a big surgery.”

Fergus was anaesthetised and prepared for his surgery. He was even given some methadone to ensure he was pain-free when he woke up.

“His surgery was a roaring success, although at times quite tricky due to his size.

“Then began the process of rehabilitation as we couldn’t release Fergus back into his favourite toilet until we were sure he had healed well.

“All in all we had Fergus in care for over a month and he made a fantastic and full recovery. He loved mealworms and crickets and could probably have done with going on a diet by the time he left.”

After his month recovering at Sunshine Coast Vets, the people whose home he came from were contacted and advised of his successful recovery.

“And it began again.

There had to be precision timing to meet carriage four; a hand reached out and Fergus was safely delivered in the shoebox he came in and delivered back to his toilet in Gympie.”

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COOROY businesses are digging deep and donating goods and services to help raise funds for local charity, Sunny Kids. The donations will be actioned off at the Mingle with the Mayor ball at the end of this month.

Ball event organiser Josanne Falla told the Cooroy Rag they are overwhelmed by the response.

“One of our crew (Liz Bear) has been approaching small businesses in Cooroy and the response has been overwhelmingly fantastic!

“So many jumping in and

offering support. You know as well as I that times are tough and yet still they give!”

Liz Bear said these fabulous Cooroy businesses are not only supporting families in crisis but our community.

“Not only are they showing a commitment to the wellbeing of our community but they are also encouraging more people to come and discover the joys of our town.”

Funds raised will be given to Sunny Kids to provide much-needed counselling

and support services to families impacted by domestic family violence.

“We are raising funds for Sunny Kids to employ a fulltime counsellor for families of DFV,” Josanne said.

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Remembering

Mr and Mrs Cooroy IN 1930 during the Great Depression, a strait-laced Welsh man and a strong Scots woman moved to Cooroy.

Little did Len and Jean Davis know, over the next 60 years they would help shape Cooroy into the wonderful place it is today, rightfully earning themselves the title of Mr and Mrs Cooroy.

Len and Jean’s grandson, Greg Davis told the Cooroy Rag they were forever giving to the community they loved.

“My grandparents worked tirelessly voluntarily. They were associated with basically every organisation ever established for the good of Cooroy.

“Dar (Len) was an executive member of the Cooroy State School Committee for 27 years and he was one of three members who persuaded the Government to start the high school in the town.

“He was a member of the tennis committee that helped provide night tennis courts; a member of the Cooroora Association for 18 years, holding an executive position all the time and a foundation member of the Cooroy Golf Club, Cooroy Bowls Club and Indoor Bowls Club.

“He was also a trustee of the show and recreation reserve; a Cooroy Memorial Hall trust member for 28 years, a foundation member of the Myall Street children’s playground. He helped form

the committee that took over dinner held at the RSL with the town’s private hospital, townspeople turning out in making it a friendly society full to say thank you to Len hospital. and Jean Davis for a lifetime “He served eight terms of service.” as treasurer of the Cooroy On top of all their volunteer Bowls Club, Indoor Bowls work, Len ran Cooroy’s Club. He was also the barber/salon in the shop treasurer of the Cooroy with Toby Bryant. In part, for Ratpayers Association and over 50 years he operated Cooroy Tennis Club. He a barber come sports shop was a member of the Order on Maple Street (where of the Eastern Star and LiveLife Pharmacy is now) Masonic Lodge. He was while Jean helped pick part of the committe that beans in the hills of Cooroy fought for the pedestrian for friends or worked in and traffic bridge in the town auxiliary positions and in the and the list goes on for 27 op shop. times of community work,” “Dar, the town’s barber Greg said. with a story, always had In 1976, Radio 4NA a yarn and a bet or two recognised Len’s work for the punter, I hear. A and presented him with a tomato farmer come cafe Community Service Award. owner come sports shop The following year, Jean come barber, he was by was awarded the same all accounts the first lady’s award for her work in the hairdresser in the district.” community.

Len and Jean lived at 64 “Nan (Jean) was on the Maple Street where they raised their six children high school and primary school’s ladies auxiliary, she and later, looked after their grandchildren. was a member of the Indoor “They were loving, kind Bowls Committee, Memorial and forever giving to family Hall Committee, Order of and community. There was the Eastern Star Chapter, always a cuppa and of >> QCWA, RSL Ladies Aux, Show Society and Endeavour Foundation.

She was also a member of the choir, singing at the occasional event.

“In 1982, Cooroy said thank you with Grandson Greg Davis at Davis Oval Cooroy a testimonial with his children

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Len and Jean Davis

course, a hot scone in the kitchen for all that came into their house.

“I’m very proud of my grandparents as they also looked after me for a time in the 70s,” Greg said.

Today, the oval at Cooroy State School is named Davis Oval in honour of Len and Jean.

Greg said every time he comes home to Cooroy, he visits the oval and checks on the sign, which he and his family have recently received,

carved by Cooroora Woodworkers Club.

“I’m grateful for the school’s management help and Billy assisting me to ready the sign to be installed.

“I hope everyone appreciates the great people who helped make Cooroy the wonderful place they live in.

“If you walk past the Primary School look for the Davis Oval sign which has recently been reinstalled.”

LEN DAVIS, COOROY INVOLVEMENT Cooroora/Cooroy Tennis Association (life member), Bowls Association-Indoor Bowls (Life member), Chamber of Commerce, Cricket Association, Golf Association (foundation member), High School, Primary School, Masonic Lodge, Memorial Hall Committee, Order of the Eastern Star, Recreation Reserve Trust, RSL Association, Show Grounds Trust, Show Society, Overhead Committee JEAN DAVIS, COOROY INVOLVEMENT High School and Primary School’s Ladies Auxiliary, member of the Indoor Bowls Committee, Memorial Hall Committee, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter, QCWA, RSL Ladies Aux, Show Society and Endeavour Foundation.”

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House of Mr and Mrs Cooroy a pride and joy FOR the past three years, David and Helen Duncan have been the proud owners of a piece of Cooroy history.

The couple purchased Len and Jean Davis, aka Mr and Mrs Cooroy’s family home, at 64 Maple Street from a previous owner.

David told the Cooroy Rag he has enjoyed learning the history of the house and helping to restore it to its former glory.

“There were four owners of the house before us.

The most recent, a builder, did the majority of the renovations.

“He bought the house at an auction in 2012 because he was looking for something to renovate.”

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David said when the house was purchased in 2012 it had a brick facade made from bricks from Cooroy Brickworks. These which were stripped off.

“The bricks were repurposed in the gardens and inside. The house was changed back to three bedrooms from four.”

While a lot of work was done on the property before they bought it, David and Helen have also done a

lot to it to turn it into their forever home.

Ironically, the former Noosa residents learned about 64 Maple Street through a chance meeting.

“I was in Cooroy at the hospital when I bumped into the former owner. I knew him because he had done some work on our bathroom in Noosa.

“He told me he was going to sell the house and we put a price up and he grabbed it.”

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A business cemented in Cooroy Local company, Natecon Concrete Construction provides quality residential and industrial concreting.

OWNER Nathan Tessmann told the Cooroy Rag, for more than eight years they’ve been building everything from driveways to bridges.

“Our skill set is pretty diverse.”

For local residents, Natecon specialises in residential decorative concrete.

“We do driveways, house slabs and even concrete retaining walls.”

Nathan said what sets Natecon apart is the quality of their work.

“We offer a quality, friendly, reliable service. We are professional, punctual and neat and tidy.”

For the past two months, Natecon has advertised in the Rag and has received a number of calls.

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Goodbye Gary and Carol, hello Mehul A ONE chapter ends and another begins.

After 30 years, Belvedere Newsagency owners, wellknown Cooroy couple, Gary and Carol Christensen are handing over the reins to the new owner, Mehul Patel.

Carol told the Cooroy Rag it has been a roller coaster ride this last couple of months but the sale has settled and they are saying goodbye.

“I would really like to thank the Cooroy community for all their support over the last 30 years.

“I worked at Belvedere for a wonderful lady called Mrs Fox from when I finished school to after my marriage and having my children, David and Kate and stayed working part-time until Mrs Fox was ready to sell.

“We have made some wonderful friends through the shop and the community groups we have been involved with. Cooroy is a wonderful place to work and play and we have been so

Gary and Carol Christensen and Mehul Patel.

fortunate to be able to do so for a long time.”

Carol said they have seen a lot of changes over the years with the newsagency world and Cooroy.

“We live by the old saying ‘you get out of a community what you put in’ and we have enjoyed every minute of it.

“We count ourselves lucky to have been able to stay in the town we love to raise our kids and run a business and a big part of that is talking to people.”

While Carol said they are going to miss all the wonderful conversations with customers and community members alike, it’s time for a rest.

“We hope to have a complete rest for three months while Gary gets some health issues hopefully under control. Then Gary will do some part-time delivery work and I will be looking for a job to keep me busy.”

And while they rest, new owner Mehul will be busy making his mark on his new business.

The former NSW resident told the Cooroy Rag, he always wanted to work in a retail newsagency and already has plans to provide more convenience items.

“I’m going to introduce more small retail items, snacks and a coffee machine so people can get convenience items from Belvedere without having to go over town.”

And helping Mehul through this transition is long-time newsagency employee and Carol’s sister, Glenda.

Speaking of Mehul, Carol said he is a “nice young man with a great work ethic and a wonderful smile”.

So make sure you drop in and say hi to Mehul next time you pass Belvedere Newsagency on Diamond Street.

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Local auction house’s record prices THERE’S an auction house in Cooroy selling items for more than their Sydney counterparts.

Hinter Auctions at The Shed in Cooroy has had two items sell at record prices at recent auctions.

Hinter Auctions’ Richard Hansen told the Cooroy Rag a 10 piece Royal Worcester coffee set and an antique ship bell sold for nearly double their estimates.

“Carters Price Guide revealed a Royal Worcester tea set sold at a Sydney auction house for $2700 with buyers premium.

“Our coffee set sold for $5000 plus buyers premium.

“We think it’s pretty cool this little old auction house in Cooroy is smashing it on prices when compared to Sydney auction houses.”

At a Hinter Auction simulcast auction last month, a bidding war between a telephone bidder in NSW and an in-room bidder for an antique bell from the SS. Coomonderry sold for $3600.

The Shed’s Andy Flitter told the Cooroy Rag the price passed the reserve and their best estimate within minutes.

“On discussions with the vendor, we set what I felt was a modest reserve price, but one that nevertheless they would be happy with of $800.

“Within a couple of minutes,

the price passed even our best estimate of $2500 and back and forth the bidding went until at $3600, our phone bidder had to concede defeat leaving our in-room bidder to carry away the (very heavy) spoils of his victory.”

Andy said the bell had a very interesting past, which he enjoyed investigating and revealing.

“It was a real joy to find out where this bell, at a Cooroy farmhouse, came from.

“The fact that it was engraved with what appeared to me to be a ship’s name was a great clue and it didn’t take long to uncover the ship it belonged to.”

Andy said the bell came from the Coomonderry, a ship built at Rutherglen on the River Clyde in Scotland in 1886 for the Ber-

ry/Coolangatta Estate in NSW. “It was first registered on 28 August 1886 in Sydney and on 26 October 1886, the steel screw steamer cargo/passenger vessel S.S. Coomonderry entered Crookhaven Heads and navigated the Shoalhaven River on the final leg of her long journey from Scotland before tying up at Bomaderry Wharf.

“The Coomonderry was originally intended for weekly travel between Bomaderry and Sydney, but her travels under different owners extended from Cairns to Tasmania in later years.”

Andy said the ship was refitted numerous times to work as a timber carrier, grain carrier and even a trawler during her career which spanned 83 years before she was wrecked on a North Minerva Reef, south of Suva in October 1969.

“How her bell survived and ended up on a farmhouse deck in Black Mountain is still a bit of a mystery but I felt sure its presence in our monthly auction would provoke a lot of interest as the market for nautical memorabilia is remarkably buoyant.”

Richard said they are planning ahead for their next live/ simulcast antiques, vintage and collectible auction on July 18.

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THE new owners of Cooroy Car Parts are throwing a grand opening to celebrate and everyone’s invited.

Adam and Mouette took over the long-standing local auto parts retailer in September last year and to celebrate, they are holding a grand opening on Saturday 17 July at Cooroy Car Parts.

Adam told the Cooroy Rag, this will be a family-friendly event with a free sausage sizzle and an “awesome” prize giveaway.

“To enter the prize draw, participants will need to like, follow and share our Facebook

and Instagram pages. We will record the names of those who complete these and draw three names from a hat on the day at 11am.

To win, the person whose name is called must be present or another name will be drawn from the hat.”

Adam and Mouette are also inviting car enthusiasts to bring down their pride and joy.

“Whether it be an old classic or a tricked out 4x4, it would be great to see what everyone is driving and it’s a good chance to blow the dust off and bring them out for a drive.

“We will also have a couple of

our suppliers there to showcase some of their new and exciting products.”

Join Adam and Mouette for their grand opening event at Cooroy Car Parts, Shop 6, 10 Maple Street, Cooroy (opposite the skate park) from 9am to 12pm on Saturday 17 July 2021.

Local businesses benefit from trainees ONE of the biggest challenges facing local businesses is finding and retaining the right staff.

Regional Training Services Queensland managing director David Asher told the Cooroy Rag one possible solution to this problem can be the traineeship system.

“The ability to match training to the employer’s needs is one of the big benefits of a modern traineeship. This flexibility means that the most urgently needed skills can be prioritized enabling the trainee to be a productive team member sooner.

“Both new employees and existing employees can be put through traineeships.

Full and part-time staff may be eligible along with school-based trainees.

“Traineeships are a real win/win for all involved.

From the business owner’s point of view trainees can provide very real benefits.”

David said they have a number of trainees in Cooroy with employees such as IGA, Wimmers Factory Shop & Save, Saw & Mill and Cooroy Harvest Fresh.

The Queensland State Government contributes the majority of the cost of the training for the eligible person of a business’ choice.

“Upon completion of the traineeship the Australian Government pays employers an incentive payment.

“Currently additional support is available from the Australian Government.

Eligible employers are able to claim 50 per cent of an Australian Apprentice’s gross wage up to $7,000 per quarter, per eligible apprentice or trainee.

“If you’d like to find out more about the benefits of having trainees in your business contact the Regional Training team on 5481 2486 or email admin@ regionaltrainingqld.com.au.”

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See the difference at Cooroy’s optometrist THE vision of optometry@ cooroy is more than simply eye-sight.

The longstanding Cooroy business opened in 2008 after principal optometrist Jenny Currie and Heather McLeod began discussing a new practice.

Optometry@cooroy Practice Manager, Ray Smith told the Cooroy Rag that Heather and Jenny were united in their philosophy on what they think optometry could and should offer people.

“Our motto is guidance to enhance, transform and preserve vision, which captures the essence of what we offer.

“And the dragonfly logo we have chosen also symbolises that. In some cultures, the dragonfly is considered to be a totem or spiritual guide. It can symbolise wisdom, change, personal transformation and adaptation in life and it is connected with light and change making it a perfect symbol for what we are trying to achieve in our mode of practice.”

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specialises in behavioural optometry, which can be much more than an eye test.

“In behavioural optometry, we believe that vision is learned and as such can be trained. We provide guidance and the conditions in which the individual can make changes (or transform) themselves. We can’t do it for them and we don’t do it to them.”

Ray said even in the dispensing of spectacles, optometry@cooroy provides professional guidance regarding the best and most suitable lenses and frames in order to transform their vision and appearance.

“We aim to provide holistic care and help our patients to preserve their vision be it with myopia control techniques and technology for younger patients or advanced technology and products for eye disease or even understanding the uses of supplements and diet for eye health.”

Over the years the optometry@cooroy team has grown with Ray joining the team in 2013.

“I came from an

engineering background so the study to become an optical dispenser and practice manager was quite a change.”

Ray said the exciting part of his day is being challenged with an interesting repair or to source an unusual optical product.

Principal Optometrist, Jenny Currie has served the Sunshine Coast region for more than 27 years and with Heather retiring last year, Optometrist Kate Weller came on board bringing with her fresh enthusiasm and insights as an early career optometrist.

Ray said optometry@ cooroy also tries to provide as many Australian products as possible to support the Australian optical companies.

“We make sure we offer patients the best products and service that we can.

Any time our staff deal with a patient, we know we can put our hands on our heart and say we have done our best for them.”

SAUERS Produce & Garden Centre is celebrating 20 years since the iconic Cooroy business was reopened.

Sauers Manager Dave Padmore told the Cooroy Rag the Cooroy and Gympie produce stores were sold back to owners David and Annette.

On 25 July 2001, the Cooroy store was reopened under the family name, focusing again on what Sauers does best: providing a country feel and good old fashioned customer service.

“We’ve kept everything the way it has always been from the country feel instore to the customer service and

that’s why the business has been so successful.”

Dave said Sauers prides themselves on being a onestop-old-school-rural-shop.

“We bring people what they need such as stock feed,animal health, pet foods, standard produce lines, home garden, fencing and farm needs. It is a onestop-rural shop with one of the best little nurseries on the Sunny Coast.”

Dave said on behalf of the owners David and Annette, they would like to thank everyone for their support over the past 20 years.

Drop-in and wish Sauers a happy 20th anniversary at 13 Diamond Street, Cooroy.

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Phones away so youth play NOOSA District State High School has introduced a no phones during school hours policy at their junior campus.NDSHS Principal Brett Burgess told the Cooroy Rag the new mobile phone policy, which came into effect at the start of this semester, aims to get younger students to communicate and engage with each other in the playground.

“The new policy is not a lot different to the old policy other than mobile phones aren’t to be used at lunchtime.

“For younger students, the ability to build positive relationships and activity when a phone is around is less than for older students and we want them to communicate and engage with each other.”

Mr Burgess said students can leave their phones out of sight in their bags, drop them into the office

or put them in the pockets provided in classrooms.

“At both campuses, it has never been okay to use a phone in the classroom unless the teacher requests it for the purposes of learning.”

Mr Burgess said so far the response has been positive.

“We took our time making sure everyone was aware of the new policy, speaking to the students and warming them to the change and outlining the expectations.

“So far there has been no negativity.

“The only question from parents was because we are a school with a lot of bus travel, mums and dads want to know how they can keep in contact with their child before

and after school.

“During school hours, the process is to call or make calls from the front office using the school phones if necessary.

“We request that parents only contact students via the school office. We will always get messages to students as needed.”

Little hearts can make a big difference.

Pin Badges for brave local kids HAVING procedures done at the pathology department can be daunting, particularly for children.

Kind local ladies knit toy mice and teddies to help comfort young patients for this reason. The Kindness Club also hopes to help, by providing pin badges for children having procedures at the Cooroy QML Pathology Department.

Kindness Club member, Amelia, is concerned

children will feel scared going for a procedure and said the badges might make the kids feel really happy.

“We can give them to the nurses to give to them.”

The Kindness Club children made the badges with a variety of printed images using a badge press. The images include dogs, dinosaurs, horses, butterflies, unicorns and kittens.

Good hygiene practices were a priority when making and packaging the badges.

The Kindness Club hopes this little gesture will bring big smiles!

We love hearing about kind deeds in the community!

Please contact Wendy at thekindnessclub@outlook. com if you have kindness stories to share with the children.

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is growing and it's essential we get our Community Centre back in action.”

In other Kin Kin news, the historic pub, The Country Life Hotel, may have found a new owner months after being listed for sale.

The pub is currently under contract with the word around town that it will operate as usual in the short-term, before closing for much-needed renovations and a facelift.

Kin Creations Market, on the first Sunday of every month.

The next market will be held on 8 August 2021.

Noosa Mayor, Clare Stewart, has stated that funding has been allocated for the repairs and a new water supply system with works to commence this year.

KKCG President, Jann Bonsall says, “We look forward to this work finally being completed. The demand for local community spaces

Coorantics

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AN intimate night of debut songs

by Mark Steer. The stage he had built, the room was full of friends, the lighting was on, the tech was set up, things were ready to roll.

We were entertained by humour and songs that sounded soulful and deep.

The night flowed with joy and pleasure but also sadness, as Mark opened his life journey up for the audience to experience and empathize with. Tears of joy with laughter but a small tear of sorrow as well. Mark’s guitar

solos have been showcased in Tall Trees Art exhibition for many years.

He was also included in the world first online gallery 360 view platform, which featured his skilful Spanish guitar strumming to help set the scene in the gallery.

Let the gigs roll on in. Mark Steer is ready for the world to hear.

The Big Pink aka Dunedin was the host of this wonderful night.

Big thanks to Steve and Ainsley Apirana for their warm welcome with literally, a snuggly fire burning in the heart of their home.

Our community is very grateful for all they share.

HEAD out to the Mary Valley township of Imbil on any given Sunday and the head spins with the buzz of excitement and activity. Like bees to honey, the main street of Imbil is wheel central and we’re not talking just men in lycra bike shorts. Ask any local, and you will quickly be assured, wheels of all shapes and sizes keep coming and keep turning in the Mary.

The Mary Valley is a plethora of activity destinations for those seeking an outdoor, hit the ground and go experience. The ever-popular 8km rail trail round trip from Imbil to Brooloo has been a huge tourism boost for the Valley. Focus groups are already in brainstorming conversations to see this entire region become one that will ultimately boast one trail of four villages. There is certainly no shortage of driven people in this region eager to see the Mary

Valley become a tourist destination hot spot.

Be it biking, cycling, fourwheel driving, or hitting those kilometres of forestry trails to explore and conquer; the Mary Valley is pivotal to delivering a full-day experience where you can get down and dirty with beads of sweat as your trophy of achievement.

Why not plan your own ‘wheel’ adventure with a great starting point being the thriving village of Imbil.

It is from here you can put the spin on your favourite set of wheels to begin your own Mary Valley hit the ground and go adventure.

columns Come and say hello at our coffee chats this month TOURISM PARTNERSHIP

Council has renewed its commitment to collaborate with Tourism Noosa to shape the future of Noosa’s tourism industry.

Tourism is a key economic driver and councillors are fully supportive of the industry.

The commitment came out of a Council Special Meeting where councillors reviewed community and industry feedback to the draft 21/22 Council Budget.

While the way Council supports and funds Tourism Noosa may have evolved into daily Council business, what Council provides to the industry body is governed and protected by the funding agreement which hasn’t changed.

CHAP PLAN UPDATE

Council facilitated its firstround table discussion regarding the Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (CHAP) a few weeks ago.

This new roundtable discussion instigated

by Council with key stakeholders has been formulated to find a set of

suitable solutions for the CHAP. The aim is to collaborate with the community to achieve a workable and agreeable solution for all and it’s an opportunity to work through the community’s concerns about the plan.

A further four roundtable meetings are planned which will provide a pathway to find common ground between all stakeholders and progress and review the plan.

Delegates from seven groups invited include Hastings Street Association, Eastern Beaches Protection Alliance, Eastern Beaches Bushcare Collaborative, Noosa North Shore Residents Association, Noosaville Business Association, Peregian Family and Friends Association and Peregian Beach Community Association.

Council lobbied the State Government and have been given an extension until the end of November 2021 to provide a finalised CHAP to the State.

FOCUS ON FIRE RISK This year’s budget is

Clare Stewart Noosa Mayor

taking aim at the bushfire risk facing our bushland reserves with a new fire management plan endorsed

by Council on 17 June 2021.

It paves the way for up to seven planned burns a year, two kilometres of brand few fire trails and widening of almost 2 kilometres of existing trail.

We’ll appoint a dedicated fire management officer to train up our own staff so we can carry out our own controlled burns without relying on private contractors.

It’s all about being as pro-active as possible when it comes to protecting the Shire from bushfires and acting on what was learned from the 2019 fires which burnt more than 2060 hectares of land.

I am especially proud of these initiatives as increased fire management was a key election platform which I advocated for.

CONNECTING NOOSA

The July 2021 Connecting Noosa program is out now.

Some of the free activities include Community

yoga, Tai Chi, sewing, gardening and smartphone workshops.

It’s a Council initiative to support residents to connect with friends and make new ones by participating in free or lowcost community events.

Please see our website for further information.

COFFEE CHATS

Finally, our Councillor Coffee Chats are back on again in July 2021.

The date is Friday 16 July 2021 from 9am-10:30am.

Locations include: The Apollonian Hotel at 19 Laguna Street Boreen Point Qld; Ridgewood Hall, 2 Donnellys Road, Ridgewood Qld Relish Restaurant at Noosa Springs, Links Drive, Noosa Heads.

We’d love to see as many of you as possible as these coffee chats are a great way to get some face-time with councillors and discuss any issues or concerns you may have.

Until next month, stay safe, Clare

Frank Wilkie Deputy Mayor of Noosa

Pedestrians prioritised OVER 450 cycling and walking path projects including links in and around Pomona, Cooroy, Kin Kin and Cooran are to be prioritised after the Noosa Shire Cycling and Walking Strategy is approved at this month’s Ordinary Meeting on July 15.

The sheer volume of projects means they will need to be completed over a 10-year period, with priority going to those closest to townships and schools.

This includes pathways connecting Maple Street, Overlander Avenue and the Bruce Highway overpass at Cooroy to be done this financial year.

Some of the grants also recommended for approval on July 15 include $30,000 for an all-weather shelter at Cooroy’s Community Permaculture Garden, $30,000 for Cooroora United Football Club’s field lights, $4500 for the Noosa Strade Bianche hinterland cycling event, $8000 for a court booking system at Cooroy Tennis Club, $10,000 for Katie Rose Hospice’s Japanese garden and $23,620 for the Hinterland Bush Links group’s Roving Restorers program to help property owners to

remove weeds and restore wildlife corridors.

Council will also formally vote on July 15 to defend the appeal by Gemlife against the refusal of a 246 dwelling unit development application for land zoned Rural and Open Space Recreation and outside the Urban Growth Boundary at Myall Street, Cooroy The bridges at Cooroy Belli Creek Road, Kin Kin Wahpunga Lane, Cooran Tablelands Road and Black Mountain Lawnville Road will be renewed for an estimated $4.37million under this year’s Budget and the Cooroy Gumtree Drive footbridge, closed after being damaged by extreme flood and removed, will be re-instated using material from the former Mary River Bridge.

There will also be $4.8 million to finish the Cooroy Hinterland Playground and $1.4 million to upgrade the Pomona section of the Noosa Trail Network.”

Thanks to all the residents and stakeholders whose feedback helped shape the Cycling and Walking Strategy project list and the Budget.

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columns Sandy Bolton Noosa State Member for Noosa

Nuggets of gold in Budget for Noosa AS always, Budget Week at Parliament is full of expectations, ruminations, and deliberations amongst some frustrations and bleary eyes!

From the first ‘trawl through’, there was much good, with literally something for everyone.

However, as I have said before, the devil is in the detail, including how, and where funds from those new allocations such as the $1 billion Housing Fund, will be dispersed.

Questions surrounding the level of debt, and the ability to reduce it, of course have been raised as no doubt in other jurisdictions and across the world.

Given we knew that the journey

through and out of COVID would be costly, entities such as Deloitte have analysed and suggest that the QLD Government’s Economic Recovery Plan has set the foundations for a strong budget with a transition from short-term support and stimulus to longer term productivity and competitiveness to drive private sector growth and jobs.

Due to record low interest rates, it is cheaper to service debt and borrow to rebuild – thus stimulating the economy even further.

Whilst we did not have specific announcements for Noosa regarding community housing, detailed design for Stage 2 of the

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to call for support – and this advocacy has helped 57 travel agent businesses in Wide Bay to access direct support totalling $1,432,500 from the $258 million COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program.

It’s clear that more needs to be done. As strong as the travel industry is, it cannot recover alone, and the Government needs to continue to work with all travel agents and businesses affected by border closures to help them through the crisis.

An important way that the

of the process of estimates. I did say before the devil is in the detail!

A summary of Noosa specific highlights is available at www. sandybolton.com/noosa360. Just type ‘budget’ into the search bar and scroll down.

My Budget Reply speech is also available there, or via Facebook.

Enjoy this beautiful winter and see you after Estimates!

And always, if any questions or concerns, please email noosa@ parliament.qld.gov.au or call us on 53193100.

Warmest regards, Sandy

Llew O’Brien Federal Member for Wide Bay

Standing strong in the face of adversity THE Noosa community has shown its strength and resilience time and again in recent years, through the bushfires, pandemic lockdowns, and now as our tourism industry rebuilds.

But local travel agents and businesses focussed on international travel continue to be hit hard by the pandemic, and having met with them I know they have been working harder than ever to remain viable.

I’ve written to the Treasurer and the Minister for Tourism, and spoken in Parliament House

Tewantin Bypass, rectifying the damage to our hinterland roads from heavy haulage, or scoping for expansion of our Emergency Department at Noosa Hospital, we do have the funding pools announced including the $2 Billion Hospital Fund which to access the funds required. Meetings in the weeks after Budget will concentrate on these, and during Estimates.

Increased funding state-wide in several realms is diverse, including for domestic violence, our businesses and trainees, frontline services and more.

However, funding allocations alone are not a panacea.

How it is used is vital, and part

Government can help strengthen our communities is through funding programs to support volunteer, service and sporting groups. I was pleased to visit Noosa Dolphins Rugby League recently to present a $9,552 Stronger Communities Programme grant.

For the 500 players associated with Noosa Dolphins Rugby Club, this funding will help purchase tackling pads, junior and senior rugby balls, and scrum practising equipment.

It’s not about just new training

gear, but about helping players to achieve their best, whether they’re a junior six-year-old player or a seasoned senior.

I have been in Canberra this last fortnight, and I’d like to acknowledge and welcome the return of Barnaby Joyce as Leader of The Nationals and Deputy Prime Minister.

Barnaby is a good friend to me, to Wide Bay and to Queensland, and his return will be a constructive and positive move for our region because Barnaby understands the challenges we

face in regional areas.

Whatever happens in Canberra, as a member of the Coalition Government, our communities are at the very heart of what I do, and I will keep working hard to ensure Noosa organisations, individuals and businesses can access the support and services they need.

If you would like to learn more about the 2021-22 Budget, my Budget newsletter will be arriving in letterboxes at the end of June, or you can contact my office on (07) 4121 2936.

columns Naidoc Week 2021 NAIDOC Week 2021 is being celebrated with the theme ‘Heal Country’ with a rich depth of celebrations being held at community, state and national levels.

The Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre sitting on Kabbi Kabbi country proudly supported by the Noosa Shire Council is participating in the celebration by showcasing works and sharing stories rich in culture with a collective of 18 indigenous artists coming together for this special exhibition.

NAIDOC invites us to embrace First Nations’ cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australiana national heritage.

Event Ambassador Jandamarra Cadd says ‘Hear my Voice’ is an opportunity to connect these artists to a broader audience.

It is an opportunity to come together to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the oldest continuing cultures on the planet.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join in the celebration and see the exhibition which is running until 18th July.

Karen Finzel Noosa Councillor

Dowload your free Naidoc Week Resources at www.naidoc.org.au

The project has been proudly sponsored by Queensland Regional Arts Fund with a quick response grant through Flying Arts along with the ACCOR hotel group.

Keep a lookout for the ‘Arts Going Digital’ industry forum to see how artists and cultural organisations are engaging audiences through digital channels and platforms. mapping digital cultural engagement in the first decades of the 21st century.

Amid the disruption caused by the global pandemic, artists and organisations have increasingly turned to

digital ways of making and presenting art more than ever before.

Digital technology provides greater potential for a wider range of people to participate in a broader variety of creative activities.

The digital version of the Kabbi Kabbi welcome to country is a great example and application of digital technology in the Noosa Shire which can be seen by visitors and residents alike at the Hastings Street Tourism Centre where it is projected onto the large screen.

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King of the Mountain

Call them... King of the Mountain

RUNNERS will return to Mount Cooroora later this month to race in the inaugural King of the Mountain Challenge.

The 42nd annual King of the Mountain Festival is being held on Sunday 25 July to watch competitors compete in the Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge and the Zinc 96.1 Prince and Princess Race.

Runners on the day will stand on the shoulders of all those who have run before them and both races will be recorded as not only a form of art but as a time capsule of the rich history of this gruelling endeavour.

This year is all about the runners tackling the mountain, witnessed by those who understand the purity of that challenge.

Unlike other years, there will be no market stalls, no additional entertainment and no school relays but the mountain will captivate attendees like never before.

The essence of running up and down a mountain is pure and raw. There is nowhere to hide from the inevitable burn in the legs, the gasping for air and the struggle of finding some

sort of running form to carry yourself back to the finish line immediately after the frantic descent.

And those who visit Pomona on the day will experience the rawness of what started out as a pub bet long before there was even a designated track to the summit of Mount Cooroora.

The day’s events will begin with a Pomona True Value Hardware Bike Ride in the surrounding Pomona bushland. Registration starts at 8am at the corner of Hospital and School streets in Pomona. This non-competitive ride caters to all skills and is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the trails on a Sunday morning.

Next is the Prince and Princess Race for 9 to 13 year-olds. Held prior to the main race, this event gives runners the opportunity to return to the finish line and cheer on the main race runners.

Long-time Pomona school teacher, Leslie Saunders has been training local runners in preparation for the race. Runners will begin at the Cooroy Pomona Lions Den, 2 Mountain St,

Pomona, through the forest, up the mountain to the tourist track intersection, looping back around to the base of the mountain, and back along the forest track, finishing at the Lions Den. The 3.4km race has been run in as fast as 16 minutes and 15 seconds and there is truly something moving about watching youngsters giving it their all.

The winners of the Prince and Princess Race will receive a trophy and $50 prize money. The presentation will be after the main race at about 3:45pm (approximately) on the main stage in Stan Topper park.

The Prince and Princess Race is not accepting registrations on the day. All runners must have registered online by 23 July. The race begins at 1pm at the Lions Den opposite the top corner of Stan Topper Park.

The warm-up and introduction of the Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge runners begin at 2pm at the roundabout near the lower corner of Stan Topper Park.

The starting gun fires at 2:30pm and spectators can watch the runners surge

towards the mountain.

Those who run mountains will remember each and every mountain race they participate in.

Even many years later, the emotion-filled moments of victory, despair, struggle and sacrifice will rise above the usual challenges of day-to-day life. With origins dating back over four decades, this mountain challenge has a deep history filled with stories of those who have been part of the journey.

Come down, support the brave runners, and experience the race like never before. Even without the rides, stalls and additional entertainments, you’ll still be guaranteed to feel the event’s buzz.

For more information, visit www.kingofthemountain. com.au Pomona King Of The Mountain is a project of the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club.

Cooroy Pomona Lions Club would like to thank our funding partners: Noosa Council, Bendigo Bank Pomona, Pomona True Value Hardware, Zinc 96.1, Cooroy Rag and local businesses.

Pomona antiques and collectibles fair

Coinciding with the running race, the Pomona Antiques and Collectibles Fair

THE Pomona Antiques and Collectibles Fair operates over the King of the Mountain weekend from Saturday 24 July from 8am to 4pm and Sunday 25 July from 8am to 3pm.

Held in the Pomona Memorial Hall, there is a variety of antiques and collectables on sale from toys, tools, fine furniture, paintings, china, jewellery,

books, linen, art deco, coins and military memorabilia.

Entry fee is $6 for adults and children accompanying an adult will be admitted free of charge.

The fair will go ahead if COVID restrictions at the time allow. For more information, please contact Clive or Jane Ford on 5485 2028.

Hundreds of runners are expected to turn out on July 25 to tackle Mt Cooroora, pictured top of page, the youngsters competing the Prince and Princesses Race.

ROAD CLOSURES FOR KOM ON SUNDAY 25 JULY ● Reserve Street between School Street and the eastern side of the railway crossing from 12pm to 5pm ● Memorial Ave from between Rectory Street and Station Street from 7am to 5pm ● Mountain Street from Hospital Street to Church Lane 7am to 5pm ● Mountain Street between School Street and Church Street from 7am to 5pm Alternative routes around the festival area are via School Street and Factory Street. Detour signs around the affected areas will be posted.

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7.00 - 11.00 Pomona Markets - Stan Topper Park 8.00 - 4.00 Antique & Collectibles Fair - Pomona Memorial Hall 9.00 - 1.00 Art In The Paddock - Pomona Railway Station Gallery 9.00 - 2.00 Art Exhibition - Pomona Railway Station Gallery 12.00 - 2.00 Silent Movie - “College” Starring Buster Keating - Majestic Theatre

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8.00 - 3.00 Antique & Collectibles Fair - Pomona Memorial Hall 8.00 True Value Mountain Bike Ride - Registration Stan Topper Pk 9.00 True Value Mountain Bike Ride - Trail 5 11.00 - 4.00 Car Display / Vintage Engine Display 10.00 - 2.00 Art Exhibition - Pomona Railway Station Gallery 1.00 Zinc Prince & Princess Race - Lions Club Den 2.00 Bendigo Bank Mountain Challenge Intro of 100 Competitors 2.30 Bendigo Bank Mountain Challenge Race Begins 3.45 Approx. Trophy Presentation Main Stage - P&P Race / Main Race Food / Drinks - Cooroy Pomona Lions Club - Stan Topper Park Cooroy Rag, July 2021 - Page

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what’s on Mary River Festival at Kandanga THE annual Mary River Festival is happening on 17 July 9am-4pm, at Kandanga.

This non-profit-event is run for the community, by the community.

Festival Coordinator, Glenda Pickersgill said the decision to go ahead this year with the festival was not an easy one given the uncertainty around changing Covid-19 restrictions.

The theme this year will be around 3 R’s – Responsible River Recreation – Leave no trace.

“We would like to build on the awareness, appreciation and respect for our natural and cultural heritage around the Mary River.

“This river is very special to our communities and it is important that we all, young and old, share and learn how to care for such an important asset in our environment.

For more information contact: Glenda Pickersgill, President Save the Mary River Coordinating Group Inc. mb 0411443589 www.maryriverfestival.org.au

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IN the Carriage Room, Glen Buckley, presents his exhibition Draw The Line.

His new exhibition stems from his love of graphic art and artists such as M C Escher,Gustav Klimt and Aubrey Beardsley.

Glen said, “I am fascinated by the flow and curve of line where movement is seemingly random yet designed. The work is finished yet ever evolving.”

In this art selection, imaginary and abstract elements are combined to create distinct graphic groupings.

Draw the Line exhibition is in the Carriage Room 3 July to 5 Aug 2021.

The artist will be in attendance at the gallery every Wednesday between 1:00 and 4:00 pm or by appointment.

In the Banana Shed, Josi Gabe will present her exhibition The Eclectic

Works of Jo Gabe, a mix of contemporary and realism paintings inspired by her world travels. The official opening is on Saturday 10:00 on 10 July. This exhibition will run through 29 July.

Art Market in the Paddock will be held on Saturday 24 July from 9:00-10:00 at the gallery paddock. This colourful and popular event allows visitors to directly interact with artists to discuss and purchase works at reasonable prices.

The Pomona Railway Station Gallery is located at 10 Station St. Pomona.

It is open everyday serving artists for over 20 years.

Wild Basket Weaving Workshop THE Friends of the Noosa Botanical Gardnes will be hosting a Wild Basket Weaving Workshop with Judith and Richard Wolski on Saturday, 17th July 2021 from 9am-Noon at 436 Eumundi Range Road, Eumundi.

Cost is $90.00 for members and $100 for nonmembers. Learn how to use invasive weeds and plant materials to create a Wild Random Weave Basket This is a contemporary style of weaving, incorporating some traditional techniques with freeform methods and lots of play.

A Random Weave Basket can be a functional work of art and a sculptural piece.

Suitable for beginners and intermediate weavers.

What you’ll get: materials supplied to make a large basket, tips on how to collect, prepare and store organic weaving materials, the skills you will learn will allow you to make and create many styles of baskets using endless types of readily available resources and morning tea will be supplied.

What to bring: wear old clothes or an apron as it can get a little grubby, your favourite pair of secateurs and any vines or plant material from your garden that you may like to incorporate into your creation (optional).

Bookings are limited, reserve your spot now at https://noosabotanicgardens

friends.com/event Please be aware no refunds will be given if you cancel on or after 10th July 2021.

Social ballroom dancing at Pomona EVERY Tuesday evening from 7 pm to 9.30 pm Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall - the cost is $4.

It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing.

Come and be a spectator, and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome.

Phone 0407 456 939 for more information, or come and visit.

Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival 2021

WALK, stroll, climb, or just relax, eat drink and be merry, there is something for everyone at the Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival to be held from 6.30am to 3pm on Sunday, 22 August 2021. Adults $10, children under 12 free. For more information visit: http://www. cooroyrotary.org.au

Yandina Country Music YANDINA welcomes the very popular Hart 2 Hart as guest artists at the country music concert on Sunday 18 July.

Award-winning duo Linda and Clarrie have an energetic style, so sing and clap along or just sit back and listen. See you at the ACMA Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road at 12 noon.

Doors open 10.30am.

You’ll be entertained with traditional country, and including more upbeat, and diverse crowd-pleasing favourites with a great band and local artists.

Walk-ups welcome. Raffle and door prizes, byo lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry $8.Enquiries 0437 191 004.

We operate a Covid-safe system. We are a not-forprofit organisation and the proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the hall.

what’s on

Art festival prize pool of $8000 THE Mary Valley Art Festival is on July 22-25 with over $8000 in prizes up for grabs.

This year, Mary Valley Artslink has secured inspirational local artist Jandamarra as one of the judges.

He will assess entries in the Mary Valley Art Festival alongside, Don Milner, a self-described visual communicator who gets his inspiration from Australia as a country.

Jandamarra has been a finalist in every major portrait art prize in Australia and is in high demand as an inspirational speaker and ambassador.

Jandamarra Cadd – a Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Warung descendent – also has many stories to tell.

His vibrant and expressive portraitures are widely recognised and the art

is a powerful medium to bridge the storytelling divide between Aboriginal and mainstream Australia.

Jandamarra said painting has been a way of life enabling him to express his creativity and storytelling and in many of his paintings of the human condition, he seeks to be a peaceful voice for unity.

He uses a variety of styles and mediums with his unique blend of traditional aboriginal art techniques along with his own signature contemporary portraiture.

Don also uses images to tell stories in his own way through mediums such as acrylics, oils, pastels and charcoal. Unique characters and scenery inspire, colour and enrich his world as an artist.

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Artist Jandamarra will be among the judges at this year’s Mary Valley Art Festival (July 22-25).

pool of over $8000 which draws quality entries from South-East Queensland.

The Bendigo Bank Open Award gives the winning artist $2500. There are nine categories for adults and a youth award for 12-17-yearolds.

Entry forms can be found in local galleries and shops or online at http://www. maryvalleyartslink.com.au Inquiries to Heinke Butt

on 0419 024291 or email info@maryvalleyartfestival. com.au Festival viewing starts on 22 July at the Imbil Public Hall, Edward Street, Imbil near Gympie, with the opening night and award presentations on Friday 23 July.

The event this year includes the Mary Valley Alive exhibition, which celebrates the festival’s 20th anni-

versary, telling the story of the Mary Valley through its flora, fauna and people.

Twenty guest artists will paint plinths that will reflect the themes, and they will be displayed with artworks from the original Mary Valley Alive exhibit, which comprises art from the place, time and events of the Traveston Crossing Dam campaign.

THE first Queensland Off Grid Lifestyle Expo is coming to the Imbil Showgrounds.

The weekend-long event on 11-12 September 2021 will provide an opportunity to showcase and celebrate so many different aspects of offgrid and lifestyle options.

Event-goers can learn about recycling, repurposing, fermenting, solar battery storage systems, sustainable living, crystals and herbs, pottery, plants, bees, good soil, good health and so much more.

There will be speakers, workshops, a wide variety of displays, people to talk to and listen to.

Tickets are $10 per day or $15 for the weekend.

Under 16’s are free.

Bookings at www.offgridexpo.com. au.

Fun, fabulous and free community event returns THE fun, fabulous and free community event, the Cooroy Fusion Festival, is back this year.

For the past decade, the annual event celebrates all there is to be proud of in Cooroy and the Noosa Hinterland.

After falling victim to Covid last year, 2021 Fusion Festival Chairperson Barbara Luff said she and her volunteers were proud to be resurrecting the event.

“2020 was a year which threw everyone’s plans into disarray. We are hoping that bringing the Fusion Festival back to town – albeit a bit later in the year - will return some familiar routine back to our community.”

The popular community celebration, usually held on Mother’s Day, will be held on Father’s Day, Saturday 4 September this year kicking off a new decade of celebrations.

There will be plenty of local entertainment along with food, community and market stalls to suit all tastes and interests.

The Australian Pottery Throwdown will be on at the Cooroy Butter Factory Art Centre once again and spectators can watch the live challenge as potters turn a 3kg lump of clay into their winning creation.

“This year the Noosa Pengari Steiner School, Wythes Real Estate and The Cooroy Rag return to support the festival as much valued Platinum sponsors. They will be joined by new sponsors Land & Sea Brewery, Countryside Realty Noosa and Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre.”

Barbara said the enthusiasm of so many local businesses to support the Fusion Festival was heart-warming.

“Many regular supporters,

Great news for locals with the return of the Cooroy Fusion Festival - on Father’s Day, September 4

as well as new businesses, have stepped forward to take part.”

Other sponsors include Tourism Noosa, Cooroy Library, Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, Suttons Cleaning Service, SPV Accounting, Cartwright Lawyers,

Cooroy Supa IGA, Sunshine Mitre 10 Cooroy, Gelignite Jack’s, Madill Used Cars, SPM Law, Cooroy Hotel, Club Cooroy RSL, Bendigo Bank Cooroy, The Clay Shed, McDermott Aviation, TAFE North Region, Cooroy Country Menswear, Carol

Watkins Ceramics, Jim Ennis @Realty, AAA Accounting, Cooroy Service Centre, Noosa Landcare, Unitywater, Permaculture Noosa and Cooroy Landscapes.”

For further information contact: Libby Hoskin, Media and Marketing, 0405

669 622 or Barbara Luff, Festival Chairperson 0412 986 334.

The Cooroy Future Festival will be delivered by the Cooroy Future Group and is proudly supported by Noosa Shire Council.

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community History group celebrates its 25th year

Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival 2021 THIS is that once a year chance to come and enjoy a family fun day packed with events and activities at Cooroy Mountain.

The Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival to be held from 6.30 am to 3.00 pm on Sunday 22 August 2021. Adults $10, children under 12 free.

Billy tea and damper and a hearty BBQ breakfast to start the day, stroll through the rainforest walkway before setting off to climb the mountain or just sit and enjoy entertainment from the Pineapple Crush Uke Band. There will other food outlets and a range of exhibits and activities for the young and not so young.

Rotary Club of Cooroy President Carol Johnston said it will be a great day out.

“We will be raising money to

support local charities including local disability group Sunshine Butterflies that is helping babies, kids, tweens, teens and adults with a disability and their families.

“We are very grateful to our two main sponsors, Cooroy Mountain Spring Water for providing access to the mountain and McDermott Helicopters who will provide short flights over the mountain and Cooroy.”

One hour will be ample time to walk to the top up a rocky track. Closed footwear is mandatory for walking up the mountain and we recommend you bring a hat, some water and sunscreen. Pink marker tapes every 50 meters or so makes it quite easy to follow all the way to the summit. Sorry, no dogs allowed. There will be

Sunshine Butterflies to spread their wings with new digs LOCAL disability support charity Sunshine Butterflies are spreading their wings and expanding their existing fiveacre ‘Our Backyard’ property in Cooroibah onto the 10-acre property next door.

Sunshine Butterflies founder and CEO Leanne Walsh said purchasing the 10-acre property next door is going to help them expand all their services and support including their recreational and educational programs and activities.

“One of the key things we will be providing is smallscale, residential supported homes for those living with a disability on the Sunshine Coast,” Leanne said.

Sunshine Butterflies will create 13 forever homes for people living with a disability.

These small scale, residential supported homes will ensure the most vulnerable members of the community find their forever homes.

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SES and first aid officers along the track.

Carol said mountain climbing is an exciting, exhilarating and rewarding experience.

“Cooroy Mountain is suitable for all ages taking approximately two hours return when done at a leisurely pace with rest stops.”

For more information visit: http://www.cooroyrotary.org.au Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries. Our work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in our own communities to working toward a polio-free world.

THE Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group is celebrating 25 years in July.

The group, often called “Genies” for short, began in 1996 when 10 friends with a common interest in family history held their first official meeting on the veranda of one member’s home.

The group has grown to a membership of over 150 and has had several homes over the years and now resides at its own dedicated building, the Heritage Centre, in Cooroy.

Over their 25 years, the group has served at least 700 members of the community, who have used the resources to research their family histories, find materials about community history, and attended a variety of workshops or talks about local history.

Members have compiled and published books, photo galleries and indexes of significant local history.

If you are looking into your family history, you may come to the Genies to look up historical “Births, Deaths and Marriages”, or to find your grandfather’s war record.

There is a photographic record of every gravestone in the local cemeteries.

You might access land records or attend a workshop to learn about DNA testing and how it is interpreted.

Local school children have been encouraged to learn about local and family history by participating in the Laraine Mahoney Writing Competition, an annual award for the Year 6 students in Cooroy.

To find out more about this great group, visit the Genies at the Heritage Centre at 17 Emerald Street, Cooroy.

“There is actually no true affordable housing available for people with disability, so for Sunshine Butterflies to be able to provide this to our families is really quite life-changing,” Leanne said.

Sunshine Butterflies recently released a heart-warming fundraising video campaign featuring Leanne, Sunshine Coast Butterflies have bought the 10-acre property next door. ambassadors Jimmy and Tam (winners of The much in touch with nature and Sunshine Butterflies ‘Our Block 2020) and their team of the beautiful surroundings of Backyard’ is a 5-acre commubuilders, town planners and the Noosa countryside” said nity facility set in the Noosa architects, who have been by building designer Peter Taylor Countryside that provides the their side since very humble from Taylor’d Distinction. space to deliver a range of beginnings.

“They’ll be nothing else like programs, support services This campaign calls for the it on the Sunshine Coast, if and activities for people of all community to help them raise in Queensland, and so as ages and abilities. $500,000 to make this dream always Sunshine Butterflies To donate to help Suna reality. are going to be at the forefront shine Butterflies expand ‘Our The development of the of delivering to the commuBackyard’ go to: https://www. next 10-acres of Sunshine nity”, said RG Strategic town sunshinebutterflies.com.au/ Butterflies ‘Our Backyard’ “will be on a small scale and very blog/help-us-grow/ planner, Rusell Green.

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THE Cooroy-Pomona RSL Sub Branch presented cheques to community organisations after their monthly meeting on 10 June. As well as supporting past veterans, those still serving and veterans’ families, the vision of the Returned Services League is to engage with the community.

In line with this vision, the Cooroy-Pomona RSL Sub Branch has for many years been financially supporting local services. Yearly

donations have been given to services such as the Tinbeerwah Fire Brigade, Federal Fire Brigade, Cooroy SES, Noosa SES, Cooroy Memorial Hall, Pomona Meals on Wheels, Smart Pups, Light Horse and the Veterans’ Anzac Golf Day. Another way the Cooroy-Pomona RSL Sub Branch engages with the community is by ensuring that commemoration services are held on Anzac Day, Vietnam Veterans’ Day and Remembrance Day.

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The attendances at these commemoration events by community members has rewarded Sub Branch members for the effort required to conduct them.

The Sub Branch would like to thank the community for the support they have given to the Thursday night raffles in the RSL Club. The money raised is used for veteran support as well as donations to the community. It is a two-way street when all those involved benefits from the interaction.

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Ghosts of Africa

Working for Noosa Communities

DURING the 1960’s Central Africa was in unbelievable turmoil, as indeed it still is today. The beautiful fully self-sufficient country that was Rhodesia was subject to tribal disunity as the numerically stronger Mashona tribe (supported

by China) engaged in a war against the European Rhodesians and against the other major Matebele tribe (supported by Russia).

Robert Gabriel Mugabe, who eventually became the President of Zimbabwe operated as the Mashona leader from a base in Mozambique and Joshua Nkomo as the leader of the Matebele sought refuge in Zambia at a place called Kapiri Mposhi, from where he organised terrorist incursions into Rhodesia.

Thus, lan Smith the Prime Minister of Rhodesia was fighting a terrorist war on two fronts with opposing forces backed by the enormous powers of China and Russia as well as the world’s aggression against UDI. As you can imagine, in this environment, many unique experiences emerged, usually accompanied by hair-raising terror, utter remorseless exhaustion and an ability to appreciate human nature with all its variances, plus the mystical appeals to God when the going got really rough.

Some will remember the quirky D-Pole Aerials that often had to be festooned in the upper branches of trees in order to get in radio contact with HQ. Often to no avail. They had to be directionally correct in order to get contact recognition with Sunray Major. Sometimes this necessitated repeated climbing of trees to reset the aerials.

So it was one day, from the top of a Mopani tree near Lake Tanganyika I noticed in the distance a group of tall Fir trees which were in contrast with the normal African bush. As

J.B Mac Ritchie, Special Forces, 1956

we were on a sensitive patrol such a phenomenon required investigation.

We adopted a wellrehearsed traditional mutual-cover patrol. Many will remember scattered support advance with LMG’s (multiple taped magazines), Stirling SMG’s, SLR’s Lee Enfield configured as a Sniper Rifle plus rocket launcher. Add to this a number of Mill’s grenades, plus some PE 808 with detonators and you have the bare essentials to existence.

Approaching our objective with intermittent scouting took half the day when we eventually emerged from the bush into what was a vast citrus orchard.

The trees were vast and had not been attended to for perhaps 50 years. We then moved into a coffee plantation with similar neglect. We were then astonished to discover an enormous stone-built house with Slasto roofing laid out on enormous lignum vitae beams. Strangely, most of the windows were intact with opaque bubble glass.

In the house, the heavy

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furniture appeared to be intact, until you touched it and then it collapsed in a heap of Termite dust.

In an outhouse all the farm tools were turn-of-thecentury and an old car had a large fig tree growing up through its chassis.

Subsequent investigation indicated that the house had been built in about 1908 by a German with the name of Bamm who had engineered the transfer of a woodburning steamship called the Láemba from Germany to Lake Tanganyika. He had gone off to East Africa to join General Von Lettow-Vorbeck during the first World War and never returned.

Incredibly, the house and estate remained untouched all those years. It appears that the Africans residing in the vicinity felt the conflicting effects of both bad spirits (Tokolosh) and good spirits (AbaMoyol) and therefore did not ransack the estate.

The Leemba still sails Lake Tanganyika, all-be-it with diesel engines. One does wonder if the Bamm house is still there?

community

Lake MacDonald Fresh Water Fishing Club IT was another chilly start on the morning of our June fishing day comp.

We had seven seniors and one junior member who braved the cold. Fishing was very slow with most members only catching a few bass for the morning.

Zac won the juniors with great determination. Fifth was Paul with one bass, fourth was Tim with one bass, third was Peter with one bass, second was Sue with three bass and first was Mick with 5 bass.

There are lots of schools of fish around, but getting them to bite was the hard thing. The lures were the tackle of the day pushing everyone’s fishing skills to

the limit. In summer, the fresh water fish come on the bite at sunrise and late afternoon. Winter’s a different story. The fish seem to like the water to warm before they come on the bite. From around 9 am for a couple of hours is good. They slow down after their early feed, then from around 2pm until it starts to cool down again around 4pm they are active, and normally off the bite by 5pm.

Surface feeders like Toga still like the early morning and late afternoon, same as in summer.

Seniors need a fishing permit to fish in our impoundments. You can get them online or from the local Post

Office. Pensioners are entitled to a discount. Juniors do not need a permit.

A big welcome to John Armstrong our newest member. New members always welcome.

For information on joining our club or some fishing tips on Lake MacDonald phone A/H Peter Arch on 0421 511 813 or Michael Geary on 0408 400 735.

Community notices list JULY DO YOU LIKE TO SING? IF so, come and join us.

We are a community choir singing beautiful, joyful songs from around the world in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We meet Tuesdays at 4pm till 6pm in Pomona. All levels of ability accepted and no auditions. Singing is good for you.

For more information call Joan on 0419517869.

FABULOUS 50S PLUS WE are a fun, friendly, seniors social group, we welcome couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Monday from 10am at the Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina and Thursdays from 10am at the Boathouse on the Noosa River. We also have a monthly program of dinners, lunches, walks, picnics and other activities.

Please contact Joan on 0419517869 for more details.

COOROY HOOKERS COOROY Hookers are a group of girls that get together every week to crochet, knit and chat. We meet every Thursday at 9am in the CWA Hall. $6 including coffee and cake.

No experience necessary.

Come for a chat and to learn how to crochet and knit.

For more info contact Virginia on 0427 221 931.

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LiveLife Pharmacy’s new uniforms for NAIDOC Week LIVELIFE Pharmacy is swapping their traditional uniforms for colourful Aboriginal-designed artwork in support of National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week.

The initiative was a joint venture between LiveLife Pharmacy Indigenous team member Holly Adams and her sister Kathleen Tanele, in the hope of building stronger relationships between team members and the Indigenous community.

Holly said she and Kathleen created the design to represent the role of LiveLife Pharmacy team members in caring for the health of the people in our community.

“As the focus of our pharmacies is healthcare, I decided to add a traditional bush medicine that many Indigenous people have used over a long period of time. It is known as GumbiGumbi and it works as a traditional healing plant.

“As our main topic in pharmacy is health I decided to add the symbols around the plant as that creates a yarning circle that represents the people, our workers. Pink for the ladies and men in the LiveLife team and the white representing our pharmacists.”

NAIDOC Week (4-11 July) is to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

LiveLife Pharmacy Cooroy owner/manager Jacqueline Meyer told the Cooroy Rag, “We are very happy to be celebrating the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our local community. By wearing these shirts, we hope to encourage conversations about NAIDOC week celebrations.”

Drop into Cooroy’s LiveLife Pharmacy to see the shirts on our local team members and pick up a colouring-in competition that will allow children in the community to be part of the NAIDOC Week celebrations.

Entries will be displayed in-store and the winners will be chosen by LiveLife Pharmacy.

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Dentures answered Q: Dentures last a lifetime – don’t they? So, why do I need to replace them?

Dentures do not last forever and should be replaced between 5 – 8 years. Often people wear them significantly longer than this, adversely affecting their enjoyment of favourite foods, natural appearance, and overall health.

The conditions of your mouth are continually changing – the shape and size of your gums do not remain the same as the day your dentures were first made.

Denture teeth wear over time, causing difficulties in chewing your food properly. This can lead to digestive problems. You may find it becomes embarrassing to speak and socialise.

Excessive denture tooth wear may upset the jaw mechanism, causing clicking, popping and pain in the jaw joint.

The acrylic base (pink material) deteriorates over time, becomes brittle, picks up stains and harbours bacteria, leading to bad breath.

Worn dentures exaggerate wrinkles around the mouth and cheeks causing you to look prematurely older and un-natural.

Q: The only way my denture feels comfortable and tight is if I use an adhesive powder or paste.

Dentures should not require adhesive to fit snugly and comfortably. If you find you use adhesion regularly you should to book an appointment as soon as possible. Perhaps you need an adjustment or a reline.

Your oral health is a vital part of your overall well-being. Your dentures are vitally important as they are directly related to your quality of life. To get proper nutrition from the foods you eat you need to be able to chew effectively. What is comfort, being able to eat your favourite foods and a healthy-looking appearance worth to you?

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COVID UPDATES

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SUNNY Street Respiratory Clinic is a part of the Australian Government’s response to COVID-19.

The purpose of the respiratory clinic is to assess, test and treat people with mild-tomoderate respiratory conditions, including COVID-19, influenza and pneumonia.

Assessment appointments

are ONLY for patients who have symptoms of fever or acute respiratory illness.

The respiratory clinic also administers COVID-19 vaccinations for people who are currently eligible for Phase 1b of the vaccination rollout.

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Council and Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

You must wear a face mask at all times when you are outside your home, unless: • you are alone in your car or with the members of your household • you are eating or drinking • you are at your usual workplace and can physically distance from others (except if you work in a hospitality venue or are a passenger transport operator) • you are alone outdoors or with members of your household • it is unsafe.

There are some other exceptions to wearing face

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Address 10 Pelican Street, Tewantin. Phone: (07) 5313 7778.

WEARING a face mask is mandatory in particular settings in Queensland, including at airports and on domestic commercial flights.

If you remove your face mask for an appropriate reason, you must put it back on as soon as practicable.

You can be issued a $206 fine if you refuse to wear a face mask without a lawful reason or excuse.

If you have been in the following areas, you must carry a face mask with you at all times, unless 14 days have passed since you were last in the area: South East Queensland since 1am 29 June 2021, which includes Noosa Shire

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masks, including for children under 12 and people with particular medical conditions or disabilities. If in doubt, wear a face mask. $206 on the spot fines apply. *Source: Queensland Health (Information correct at the time of printing)

NOOSA SHIRE VENUES COVID EXPOSURE SITES A NUMBER of venues in Noosa and Eumundi have been added as exposure sites after being visited by someone who later tested positive for coronavirus.

The venues include: Blended Health Bar, Noosa Heads on Thursday

July 1 from 10.47am10.57am Eumundi Village Pharmacy, Eumundi, on Thursday July 1 from 5.13pm-5.16pm Humdrum Espresso, Eumundi on Friday July 2 from 9.14am-9.21am Noosaville’s Harvey Norman store has also been put on alert. Anyone who attended the electrical appliance section and the cashier in that section on Thursday July 1 from 10.25am-10.40am is now urged to get tested and quarantine until a negative result is received. * Source: Noosa Council (Information correct at the time of printing)

WELCOME to our latest version of The Rag Review.

This month we selected Cravin’ Pizza in Cedar Street, Cooroy.

This is by far the best pizza shop in the whole Hinterland. The large selection of pizzas, bases and toppings means there is something to please everyone. They have great value deals to make a family night excellent value.

All pizza selections have loads of toppings, made fresh, with just the right amount of delicious sauce.

My personal favourite is the Works with a pan base. It has every topping you can imagine on a rich Italian base, and lashings of decadent hollandaise sauce. It is so delicious!

My son loves the Supreme, which is a crowd favourite.

Mrs Fork is delighted with the excellent gluten-

free bases on offer and pairs them with a selection called “From the garden”.

This light option is a tasty blend of spinach, onion, mushroom, olives, capsicum, tomato topped with fresh herbs and ranch drizzle.

Don’t forget to pair your selection with steaming garlic bread, a soft drink and a dessert selection.

I have again been absolutely thrilled with the young staff running the shop and especially the delivery drivers. These young kids are seriously a credit to their family and our little town.

Get home delivery and stay home in your PJ’s while these guys do the hard work!

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Polo in Noosa Shire, a day to remember with family and friends

By Niall Coburn

NOOSA Country Polo is located at the foot of the Cooroy Mountain in Noosa Shire and hosted the Dowling Cup, which has been continuously in competition for over 70 years on the Sunshine Coast. It was a wonderful community event. We were extremely fortunate to avoid the rain and spectators enjoyed the day with picnics from their car boots watching the polo, sharing the moment with friends, family and work colleagues.

There were eight polo teams, including two teams from Victoria, Venture Polo, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. The event was sponsored by Countryside Realty Noosa, GMG Steel, Colliers and Eighty20 Partners, for which we are very grateful.

Niall and Illy Coburn, who are the owners and hosts of the event, were assisted

by Lauchie Leishman, the organiser, who also played in the final for Countryside Realty Noosa. Aaron Flanagan and his team (Matt and Ben) of Eighty20 Partners, also assisted advertising the event and are well known on the Noosa event circuit.

The standard of Polo was high with professional players in each team and the final coming down to a game between Colliers and Countryside Realty Noosa teams, that battled it out for an hour with eventually Colliers winning by only one and a half goals taking the Dowling Cup to Brisbane.

There was also an award for the most improved polo player that went to Billy Taylor, who played with

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Jeremy Brown and Inge Burke in the Noosa Country Polo team. Playing on the Day was Robbie Ballard, who was in the team that won the Australian Open last year and Simon Hill a professional who played for Kerry Packer and now coaches and teaches lessons at Noosa Country Polo.

The Noosa Country Polo was founded three years ago by Niall and Eileen (Illy) Coburn, and is located at Tunba Court, off Cooroy Mountain Road in Cooroy. The Club is a member of the Queensland Polo Association and the Australian Polo Federation.

The property forms part of the original Dath Henderson dairy farm that has some historic significance in the region having one of the original dairy milking sheds dating back to the 1930s. The Club offers polo lessons, polo clinics and chukkas on most Saturday afternoons at 2pm during the season - March to October - subject to weather conditions or matches away in tournaments.

The next polo event coming up is on Sunday 3 October 2021, which is known as the Noosa Cup and is expected to be a fantastic event where people can look their finest and bring their friends and family to a spectacular Polo Open. Tickets will be on sale soon, with premium corporate hospitality marquees, Peggy square exclusive lawn enclosure and live entertainment.

For more information, visit noosacountrypolo.com

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Cooroy Golf Club’s Women’s Open Day attracted 95 players.

Women’s Open Day a smash hit

COOROY Golf Club Women’s Open Day was able to go ahead this year after Covid caused it to be cancelled last year.

Our small club was able to accommodate 95 women from all over the Sunshine Coast for this event.

Many thanks to the Women’s Golf Committee for their hard work in organising and running this so successfully.

The major sponsors for the day were Cooroy LiveLife Pharmacy and Adina Watches, who have

supported the women for many years. Cooroy Country Wear and Jeanery also contributed to the prize pool. We highly value the ongoing support from these businesses and also that of Wildflower Fashions in Cooroy, who sponsor our Thursday Monthly Medals during the year.

Our club is noted for the support it receives from its members and this was again evident on the day.

Many thanks to our 9-Hole members who ran the continuous raffle and ensured

that lunches were prepared and served, and to those retired members of the club who helped out.

Thanks, too, to all our current members for their donations and support of the club.

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Straight from the horse’s mouth...

HAY there!

So, this month I thought I should talk about feet!

“Whoooa-there!” I hear you say. But our hooves are such an important part of our body. So many things can go wrong with our hooves, so it pays to take extra time to look after them. A common saying is “No hoof, no horse!” To avoid problems, organise a farrier for frequent visits generally every six weeks is perfect. Your farrier will end up being your best friend (second to me of course)!

Daily care is also required, and the good old hoof pick can make a big difference for the long term health of our hooves. Keeping us out of the wet soggy areas is also a good idea as our feet can get diseases from being in those places for too long. We can get problems such as thrush, bruising and abscesses. If we are turned out on large rocks or hard uneven ground, we could experience more serious problems such as coffin bone fracture. So, it does

not hurt to stop and have a look around at our turn-out environment.

Another important tip is please don’t try to attempt to do our feet yourself! Proper hoof trimming requires a lot of skill and experience. And when it comes to putting a shoe on our feet forget it! A qualified and experienced farrier is the most important member of our care. Your farrier may cost a bit more but in the long run will be cheaper than having to call the vet in. Take your time and ask around for a competent and reliable farrier.

One thing to keep in mind is that your farrier is not mine, or your horse’s trainer. It is your job to have us stand quietly to pick our feet up when asked. Your farrier needs us horses to stand with manners while he is working on us as it’s a physically demanding job and if we misbehave it makes his job even harder.

Keep up with our regular trimming and hoof maintenance, and happy riding.

Until next month!

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CLASSIFIEDS AVAILABLE Housesitters experienced. References available. Available mid-July. Contact Michael 0490 083 268 Volunteers Needed at new Smart Pups Charity Shop Pomona. Preferably available for shifts between the hours of 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Contact Sheri on 0438 045 558. We’d love to hear from you!

BIRTHS Baby Aaron arrived 20th April. Brother to Alex & Bill. Son to Luke & Susie.

BIRTHDAYS Richard Heaton celebrated his 50th birthday along with family and friends. Happy Birthday Richard!

Happy Birthday to our dear girl Darcy who turned 6 on 4th July!

CLASSES Choir Come and enjoy and fun and free choir session with the Pomona Community Choir Tuesdays 4-6pm in the Lion’s Club Hall, 2 Mountain St, Pomona. All welcome, no auditions.

Line Dancing Find your dancing mojo.

Welcome beginners, no experience or partners needed. Mon pm – Gympie, Thurs pm – Tinbeerwah, Fri am – Cooroy. Phone Cathy 0414 951 207.

Mindful Meditation Course, Hypnobirthing, Meditation Pre-booking required. Call Zoe on 0420 504 421 to find out next available dates Ritual Sonics Aquarius Full Moon Yoga & Sound Ceremony Aug 22. Bookings essential.

Contact Jade on 0450 582 586 or on FB. Yoga Chi-Gung Wed Nights Class for Women, 6.30 to 7.30@ Human Movement Therapies Cooran, $15 casual or $120 for 10-week course, Booking Essential text Kath 0448 663 303.

ENGAGEMENTS

Gary and Julie Kenzler, Cooroy, are happy to announce the engagement of their only son Luke, to Anastasia Sergun, only daughter of Eduard Sergun and Kira Vänskä, Finland.

FOR SALE Checkerplate storage box 1200 x 900 x 460.

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Wine barrel, full size, 1000 high by 650 diameter. Great accessory for the backyard BBQ. $200 Contact Dave 0407 470 082 150 bistro chairs, plywood with chrome legs, in fair condition. $5 each. Take one or all! All in different condition as they have been used in our bistro. Contact Cooroy Hotel 5472 1900 Palsonic TV - LCD 32 inch in perfect condition with no problems. $60. Contact Bruce @ Cooroy 0409 766 410.

Golf Clubs - Mixed bag of Woods and Irons comes with bag and trolley $100 o.n.o.

Contact Bruce @ Cooroy 0409 766 410 Commercial Refrigerator 4 door $3500 neg Excellent condition. Dimensions: 1470 x 2000x 840. Brand: F.E.D Australia New Zealand.

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Chair White cane occasional chair. $40 ono.

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Portaloo brand new for sale camping toilet. $50 contact 0407 470 082

Boat trailer, good condition, LED lights , spare wheel, winch , suit 1/2 cabin. P.O.A. 0428 444 377

Step ladder 2400 high. $50 Phone 0418 1527 92 Kitchen table – extension type (6-8 seater) Table top has wear and tear. Priced to sell $25 Phone 0418 152 792 Single beds – 1 x stained timber bed with slat base with innerspring mattress. Light grey timber with slat base and mattress Both in good condition $40 each including mattress.

Phone 0418 152 792 Holden Commodore SV6 – VE Series 2 Sportswagon. Blue, black mag wheels. Dec 2012 model 60,000kms immaculate condition.

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Extras Calais steering wheel, gear stick and door handles. Tinted windows, 6 months rego. $22,000 ono. Phone 0418 152 792 Honda 4 stroke 2.3outboard motor /aircooled/new spare prop worth over $100/still under warranty with books/suit tender or small boat V.G.C $750 contact Brad on 0459 116 458 can text photo if needed south Gympie

Rhino heavy duty roof bars and fitting. Suit rooftop boat. Good Condition $120. Contact John 0428 091 927 Caravan Power Lead , 20 mtre ,15 amp plug and 10amp plug $35, Bullet Car race, Mirrors x 2 90 ml diameter $40 for the pair. Tubeless tyre puncture heavy duty repair kit $25, Flexible gas lead for caravan 3 mtres long $39. Phone Ken 0497 075 775 Mini Harley motorised, complete, extended forks, sissy bar, fat wheels, chrome and grey, raised handlebars, lights $500 Cooroibah 0428 444 377

Scroll saw , still in box , brand new $400.

Ph 0428 444 377 Brice small goods electric slicer, good condition $100. On the wall electric water heater, stainless steel continuous flow $50. Mig welder Brand new $500. 6.5 kva generator Brand New $250.

Cooroibah 0428 444 377 Open face helmets $50 each newish.

Ray motorcycle bike jacket $300 excellent condition. Cooroibah 0428 444 377

MARKETS Kids and Baby Market July 8th August Tewantin Primary School. Stalls available contact Heidi on 0410 639 973

POSITION VACANT Labourer We need a Labourer to join the team. Must Have; white card, car license, and transport,. Experience preferred but not essential, training will be provided phone Matt 0400 092 538

Want to work in childcare? Local trusted family day care scheme requires new educators start asap! This is a work from home opportunity with the full support of our experienced and supportive team. You are required to hold or be studying toward Diploma or cert 3 or be willing to enrol. All training provided. Contact 5485 1891.

Barista minimum 2 years’ experience necessary. Must be available weekends.

Great working environment. Cooroy and Coolum stores. Please send resume to: bakehousenoack@yahoo.com or call Sven 0401 176 332 between 10am to 4pm.

Nannies do you love working with children? Do you have childcare qualifications or are a mother? Do you love working with children? Do you have a blue card? Do you have first aid certificate? If you’ve answered yes to all of the above, we want to hear from you. Nannies of Noosa & South East QLD specialise in casual care on the Sunshine Coast for local and visiting families. Please email resume to: roxanne@nanniesofnoosa.com Casual Floor Staff 20 to 25 hrs per week, must be experienced, must have own transport email. functions@sawandmill.com. au or phone 5472 0907 Cook/Chef 5 days per week. Weekdays 5.30am to 2pm, Weekends 6am to 2.30pm.

Duties include day to day running of kitchen ordering and stock control. Please send resume to: bakehousenoack@yahoo.com or call Sven 0401 176 332 between 10am to 4pm.

Various Positions available at Sofitel Noosa.

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Professional of the year

Stand out home offers life’s luxuries ‘MUNDI Views’, is an architecturally designed home perfectly capturing the connection between soul and place.

Renovated to exacting standards with premium finishes the home maintains the original appeal intended by its architect.

The versatile floor plan is ideal for extended families or multi-generational living and invites you into the airconditioned open plan living zone at its heart.

Here you’ll find spaces for dining and relaxing, with a feature gas fireplace for cozy winter evenings.

Entertainers will appreciate the elegant kitchen, incorporating premium finishes and appliances, a huge island bench with

Lavinia Haverfield from Wythes Real Estate has been named as a finalist in the REB Women in Real Estate Awards 2021 for Supporting Professional of the Year.

The Women in Real Estate Awards is the benchmark for excellence, recognising the outstanding women influencing the Australian real estate profession.

Founded to celebrate the female leaders, role models and future champions of the industry, this esteemed accolade provides a platform for women leading in their field to be acknowledged and celebrated for their achievements and contributions to the industry.

The finalist list, which was announced on 26 May 2021, features over 170 high-achieving professionals within the real estate industry, across 22 submission-based categories.

Commenting on the announcement, REB news editor Grace Ormsby said there’s a lot of anticipation building as the REB Women in Real Estate Awards 2021 returns to an in-person event.

“All those named as finalists ahead of this year’s awards have well and truly proved their acumen in

Address: 11 Rangeview St, Eumundi Auction: On site, July 17, at noon.

Details: 4 Bed 3 Bath 5 Car Inspect: By Appointment Agent: Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370 Agency: Wythes Caesarstone top, plus a butler’s pantry with twin wine fridges.

At one end of the living zone, the master suite includes a walk-in robe (with built-in make up desk, shoe racks and storage), a bedroom large enough to accommodate a super-king bed, and a luxurious ensuite with floor to ceiling tiles, twin vanities, and a cast iron clawfoot bath.

This would be ideal as a guest wing or parent’s retreat, with its own private deck and patio.

This exquisite property is ideally positioned midway between Cooroy and Eumundi where you can enjoy a day’s shopping, dining, or relaxing on the beach at Noosa and be home to your tranquil, private haven in under 25 minutes.

Monthly Market Wrap Up

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WHILE the temperatures in the Noosa Hinterland are falling, the interest in our property market certainly isn’t!

As we start a new financial year and reflect on the last 12 months that were, we can see there has been a dramatic increase in the trend to find a piece of paradise in our region. In fact, our figures show there have been 2089 more buyers looking for property in the Noosa Hinterland since July 2020.

Listings have been at an all-time low, which has seen multiple offers at an all-time high and a dramatic increase in prices being negotiated for properties with a shortened time on market.

Nationally, we have seen a median price rise of 4.30%

since July 2020. Our Noosa Hinterland region has seen a median price rise of 10.71% for the same period. The vast majority of our Noosa Hinterland suburbs enjoyed double digit capital growth this financial year, the biggest surge being the second half of 2020. In fact, the entire Sunshine Coast is a standout performer in Australia for capital growth over this time.

The newfound ability of many to work from home and lifestyle reassessments brought about by Covid-19 have driven the movement to regional locations like ours.

The desire being for space, outdoors, large gardens and proximity to a vast array of recreational pursuits.

The large majority of buyers

the real estate industry, especially given the trials and tribulations that have faced all Australians over the past 12 months,” Ms Ormsby said.

“These awards represent a wonderful opportunity to recognise the people who are going above and beyond in their pursuit of real estate excellence — and smashing barriers for equality along the way.

“On behalf of REB, I’d like to offer my congratulations to all those named as finalists, and wish everyone the best of luck on the night!

Lavinia Haverfield from Wythes Real Estate, said that she was humbled to be recognised and proud to be named as a finalist in the REB Women in Real Estate Awards 2021. “It’s an extraordinary honor to be recognised for doing a job I love and supporting a team that appreciates me as much as I appreciate them.”

“Wythes Real Estate’s recognition for our outstanding contribution to the Real Estate industry reinforces the strength of our service and dedication to provide a quality and positive experience,” she added.

The winners of the awards will be announced at a black-tie dinner on Thursday, 15 July, in Sydney.

with Sirah Robb Director and Principal of Wythes Real Estate

in our area over the last 12 months have been owneroccupiers. 40% were local Noosa Hinterland residents, 20% from beachside, 15% from southern states, 11% from Brisbane, 8% from Regional Queensland and the remainder from the wider Australian region and overseas.

Traditionally we see listings dwindle over the winter months as people wait for the warmer conditions of spring to market their home. This doesn’t need to be the case this winter. With plenty of eager buyers disappointed from missing out on properties over the past months, we encourage sellers to think about going on the market now. A Queensland winter is a welcome relief for southerners

who are ready to buy now and sellers will benefit from the lack of competition with other properties that are likely to come on the market in spring.

The rental space is also still very competitive with extremely low vacancy rates.

Rental prices have been increasing over the last 12 months and we are now starting to see that stabilise.

Although the number of applicants per property is still high, the frenzy has subdued from 6 months ago when we were seeing 30 or more applicants per property.

The forecast until the end of the year and beyond looks very positive as buyer confidence and interest in our beautiful region is expected to remain strong.

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Online bids for dreamy family home

PRESTIGE, Privacy and Position are just a few words to characterise this dreamy family home.

All the elements that make a great family home are right here for your enjoyment. Located in a sought-after cul-desac on a fully fenced all usable 5000sqm / 1.2 acre block, the home offers great separation from the neighbours and is set well back from the road offering privacy and freedom of space.

A circular bitumen driveway is behind the sliding gate that leads to lock up and under cover parking which has room enough for 12 vehicles, think cars, jet skis, motor bikes, a boat, a caravan and more, it is also perfect for the man cave, art studio and workshop area.

The wow factor is the heart of the home

The open plan gourmet kitchen is centred between the seamless indoor and outdoor living areas through full length bi fold doors.

There is so much to get excited about. To start with, it faces north, and is spacious with high ceilings letting in natural light and an on-trend low maintenance timber look floor.

Other features include: • Two separate living areas and alfresco dining, is the entertainers dream • Gourmet kitchen with Caesarstone bench tops, soft close drawers, breakfast bar and servery • 4 bedrooms all with built in robes • Master suite with walk in robe, luxurious ensuite bathroom • Two renovated

bathrooms with ceiling to floor tiles and freestanding bath • Lush level lawns perfect for a fun game of cricket or football • Inground pool and outdoor bar • Established fruit trees and vegetable garden For anyone seeking a Noosa hinterland lifestyle with all the comforts in a casual sophisticated style then this home is for you.

Just a healthy walk to Cooroy CBD, shops, restaurants, cafes, and schools, 15 minutes to

Address: 11 Curry Court, Cooroy Auction: Online - Friday, 30 July at 10.30am Details: 4 Bed 2 Bath 12 Car Inspect: By appointment

Eumundi with its famous markets, 20 minutes to Noosa River and 25 minutes to the worldfamous Noosa Main

Beach offers the best of both worlds.

Call Sam Hargrave on 0425 777 121 to book your private viewing time.

Agent: Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121 Agency: Ray White Pomona

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TUCKED away at the end of a boutique residential enclave of nine standalone homes, is this solid, Federation-style single level brick home offering versatile living options that could suit the extended family or work-from-home employee/business operator, within a short walk to town, rail, and local primary school.

The main part of the home comprises elegant formal entry, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two separate living areas, large central kitchen, study/office, rear deck, and laundry; then in addition there is guest quarters with a bedroom, bathroom and its own external access that could be used to house extended family members, rent out to generate income, or use as a business/salon.

But wait…there’s more there is also a delightful

separate studio - a former Telecom building which also provides multipurpose options, including games room, art/yoga/ pilates studio, home office, personal training gym, storage, and so on.

All in all, it is quite the surprise package, and features include security screens, extra height ceilings, decorative ceiling roses and cornices in main home, air-conditioning in guest quarters and living, ceiling fans, good storage, private inground pool and BBQ area, plus low maintenance established gardens with minimal grass to mow on a 760sqm block.

It is located just 850m to Cooroy State School, 800m to the train station, and just footsteps away from Anytime Fitness, childcare, and the brewery. It’s also only a 10-minute walk to the his-

Address: 7/12 Kauri Street, Cooroy Price: Contact Agent Details: 4 Bed 3 Bath 3 Car Inspect:

By Appointment Agents: Brian George 0423 475 914 Carlene George 0402 733 906 Agency: Countryside Realty toric township of Cooroy with its extensive suite of amenities. this is centrally positioned to access community facilities on foot, yet nestled away in a quiet, private position.

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Inviting family living in Noosa Heads DESIGNED for relaxed and comfortable living, this tasteful, modern, lowmaintenance property is centrally situated in an elevated position (Cooloola Hill) in Noosa Heads.

The solid brick and timber split-level home was built in 1994 and has been updated with contemporary neutral tones and lifestyle features.

Situated in a quiet culde-sac in an elevated position, this home offers generous open plan living with high raked ceilings, catching the ocean breezes in summer, including a large sky window for natural light.

There are three generous sized bedrooms with ceiling fans, all with build in robes serviced by the main bathroom, featuring a large bath and shower plus a separate toilet.

Central to the house is a new modern kitchen with breakfast bar, featuring stone bench tops, laminate floor tiles, a pull-out pantry, Asko appliances and a large induction cooktop.

Address: 3 Yallara Court, Noosa Heads Auction: On-site, July 16 at Noon Details: 4 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Inspect: By appointment Agent: Graham Smith 0408 874 888 grahams@hinternoosa.com.au

Kess Prior 0404 344 399 kess@hinternoosa.com.au

Agency: Hinternoosa

The master retreat upstairs, has an elevated separation from the three other bedrooms with a ceiling fan, walk in robe and ensuite.

Outside, you can choose between the elevated,

covered veranda (with a Café blind) overlooking the front garden, with coastal views, or the covered patio area with sandstone pavers with an outlook over the landscaped, fully-fenced

Easy care small acreage LOOKING for an easycare small acreage with space for the family and your toys?

This level, lowmaintenance 2623m2 property has room for the kids to run around – and plenty of storage for your boat, jet ski, vehicles and bikes – without all the hard work.

The rendered brick home has a spacious, versatile floor plan with multiple areas for entertaining.

Centrally positioned, the modern kitchen features ample bench and storage space, a Bosch dishwasher, plus large windows overlooking the tidy grounds. The area opens onto the dining room, which leads onto a covered outdoor entertaining area that can also be accessed from the living room. There’s also a separate family room and a study.

Situated at one end of the home, the airconditioned main bedroom includes a walk-in robe and ensuite bathroom.

Both this and the family bathroom have been tastefully updated in clean contemporary colours and finishes, including quality stone benchtops.

Three more bedrooms with built-in robes are thoughtfully placed at the opposite end of the home.

The fully fenced block

back garden.

If desired there is plenty of room for a Pool.

3 Yallara Court, is a 10 minute walk to Noosa Junction’s vibrant cafés, wine bars and boutique shopping, or a 5 minute

drive to Noosa Main Beach, popular Hastings St. and Noosa National Park.

Superbly located on Cooloola Hill, you can be in the heart of the action in minutes or relaxing in your

own private sanctuary.

If you’re looking for a stylish, inviting home in the centre of Noosa with nothing to do but move in and enjoy, be sure to arrange your inspection of this one.

FOR SALE

Eclectic Coffee Shop Nestled in a highly sought after and thriving Noosa Hinterland community town

Great Profits of up to $150k+ to Owner per year

Price On Application is bordered by trees and features an inground pool surrounded by landscaped gardens, plus stretches of grassy lawn ideal for kids and pets.

Water should be plentiful with two tanks totalling approximately 15,000 gallons of storage.

Further features include a garden shed, double lock-up garage, and a separate 8 x 8m shed with street access for your workshop, boat, van or extra vehicles.

This property sits opposite parkland, is close to the Noosa Trail Network, and Cooroy village is an easy 7-minute drive.

If you prefer the beach and high-end shopping, you can be at Noosa Heads or Hastings Street in under half an hour.

Address: 130 Cudgerie Drive, Black Mountain Price: Offers over $699,000 Details: 4 Bed 2 Bath 4 Car Inspect: By appointment Agents: Kess Prior 0404 344 399 Graham Smith 0408 874 888

• 119 seating places

• Assets over $150,000

• Open only 3.5 days a week

• Appropriately zoned for Alcohol licence

• Floor space of 253m2

• Over 1100 followers on facebook

• Recently renovated inside out • The heart of the community • The best coffee in town

• Used to be opened 5 days a week with a similar daily average turnover

This business is suitable for an owner-operator who would like to expand opening hours to offer diners and perhaps alcohol.

Agency: Hinternoosa If you’re after privacy and space minus too much maintenance, then get in quick to inspect this one before it’s gone.

For more information call Xcllusive on

1800 825 831 Business ID: BS145514

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Private oasis on 1.94ha block AFTER 32 years the current owners have decided it’s time to sell and move closer to the coast.

Located only 35 minutes from Sunshine Beach and 20 minutes from Eumundi, this property is truly one of a kind.

The current owners had searched for a parcel of land that was totally private yet convenient as they had a young family and were looking to raise them in the country.

It has been interesting listening to them talk of the fun times that they have had on the property over the years as a family.

Set in the established landscaped gardens the home is modelled in a colonial, rustic style.

It comes complete with wrap-around verandah, well suited to the natural environment with its mountain view shrouded by the leafy green trees capturing the natural breezes and fresh country air.

Address: 197 to 205 Newspaper Hill Rd, Belli Park Price: Auction Details: 4 Bed 2 Bath 6 Car Inspect: By appointment Agents: Billie-Jean Kerr 0499 011 971 Rachelle Develder 0499 024 588 Agency: Ray White Rural Eumundi A large outdoor entertaining deck connects the pool area to the home and is visible from the generous kitchen.

Winter is a fantastic time of the year to appreciate the warmth as you relax in front of the large open fireplace, a feature to the

family dining and living area. The home has 4 generous bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk in robe while the main bathroom infuses the rustic charm with its unique stone shower.

The open grassed areas are surrounded by private walking trails throughout the property that provide access to the mature and well-established fruit trees.

Water points have been plumbed throughout the garden to provide easy access if required.

There is plenty of room for a game of cricket on the main lawn or if you prefer a game of badminton, why not step down to the badminton court which even has lights.

A potting shed or outdoor pottery shed is just behind the open plan studio.

There is just so much to see.

Come and check it out, we would love to show you around.

Introducing a trio of new sales staff Team members: Billie-Jean Kerr, Laurel Johnston and Rachelle Develder

IT’S been a busy month at Ray White Rural Dayboro | Eumundi.

There was a very successful auction and more auctions to come, and there are now more sales staff to introduce to the local community including Billie-Jean Kerr, Laurel Johnston and Rachelle Develder (pictured above right).

The staff profiles for each of the team read as follows: “Billie-Jean is enthusiastic about the real estate industry and how she can better serve families on the Sunshine coast.

“She is exceptionally driven and organised “Coupled with her patience and empathetic nature; she understands customers wants and needs and always keeps your best interests at the forefront of everything she does.

“Billie-Jean’s background is in sales and customer service, so she is committed in helping achieve your success whilst providing outstanding value.

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of the Ray White family Billie-Jean carries the values of hard work, integrity and outstanding client service into everything she does.

“Rachelle (pronounced ‘Rachel’) has a long-held passion for lifestyle properties on the Sunshine Coast.

“Rachelle was able to realise her dream of living and working on the Sunshine Coast after relocating from Brisbane in 2018.

“She initially joined the real estate industry as a business development manager in property management before starting work with the Ray White Eumundi sales team.

“A qualified interior decorator and property stylist, Rachelle has expertise in presenting properties for sale.

“Rachelle would welcome the opportunity to discuss your property needs and assist you through the important process of selling your property.

The business has a new business development manager Laurel

Johnston, who is also Senior Property Manager.

Her profile states that Laurel began her real estate career at a young age as a receptionist at Ray White Rural Dayboro and is now in her eighth year.

“She has spent the past three years managing large rental portfolios from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast and as far west as Toowoomba.

“Her passion for property management has grown and her experience and knowledge will provide our landlords comfort in knowing you are in good hands.

“Laurel brings an enthusiastic approach to her work, and always strives to achieve exemplary results for her clients.

“Laurel is always willing to go the extra mile, enjoying facing the difficult challenges every day brings, and resolving them to everyone’s satisfaction.

“She is very passionate, dedicated and is continually working on expanding her knowledge within the industry.”

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Old world charm with room to move THIS elegant, highset Queenslander, circa 1914, on an expansive 1340sqm corner block within walking distance to town, offers all the charm and character of its vintage, whilst seamlessly incorporating contemporary comforts, to create an amazing home.

It also features a self-contained studio onsite to suit the extended family (more details on certification with agent).

The home itself comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms, country-style kitchens with Hamptons influences, a study, formal lounge with fireplace, a living area, dining, and an expansive timber deck overlooking a heated inground saltwater pool.

There is also a separate laundry.

High ceilings, VJ walls, original windows with stained glass insets, timber floors, fretwork, and French doors, are some of the features that infuse warmth into the house and are indicative of its era.

Air-conditioning, ceiling

Address: 38 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy Price: Contact agent Details: 4 Bed 3 Bath 3 Car Inspect: By appointment Agents: Kimberlea Thwaites 0409 920 861 Eliot Krause 0409 920 861 Agency: Countryside Realty

fans, a servery window from the kitchen, stone benches, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, plantation privacy shutters to the deck, a Juliet balcony off third bedroom and deck access from other two bedrooms add to its appeal.

A 6.5kW solar power system helps cut power costs, and there’s a 3.3x6m

single bay shed perfect for the mancave/lady lair or workshop.

The self-contained studio has a similar look and ambience to the home, very much in symmetry with its style and ‘feel’; and comprises one bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen, and living area.

This could be perfect to use as guest accommo-

dation, teenagers’ retreat, house extended family members or a work-fromhome business/salon or art studio Cottage-style gardens frame the home with lush flowering plants including bougainvillea creating a striking backdrop by the pool, a poinciana tree, and masses of grassy space for children and pets to

play…there’s even a cute cubby house for the little ones to explore.

The home has been well cared for by long-term owners. It’s the type and style of home so timelessly loved by so many that is sought-after by buyers looking for that old-world class and grace that you cannot replicate in modern homes.

This truly offers the best of both worlds; and just a short walk to town, Cooroy State School, gym, brewery, and rail.

The convenient location is just another reason that this property will attract high volumes of interest.

If this is your dream home, you truly will need to act immediately.

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COOROY

ANTIPERSPIRANT OR DEODORANT BODY SPRAY 165g selected varieties

2.00

$

each

POMONA

3 Emerald St, Cooroy 4563 Ph: (07) 5447 6061

3-5 Reserve St, Pomona 4568 Ph: (07) 5485 1297

Mon-Sat 7.00am-8.00pm | Sunday 9.00am-6.00pm

7.00am-8.00pm Every Day

OPEN 7 DAYS

OPEN 7 DAYS

Specials available from Wednesday 14/07/2021 until Tuesday 20/07/2021 unless sold out. No rainchecks will be given.

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