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We’re making history

BY ALEX PURCELL WOW. Just wow!

When we first had the idea to get as many businesses and people, who have been instrumental in shaping the Cooroy Rag over the past 60 years, together for a photo, we had

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no idea just how incredible the response would be.

Last Friday, more than 100 past and present advertisers, locals, councillors and state and federal members joined us outside the Cooroy RSL for a photo (above) that literally closed the main street.

Cooroy Rag’s Judy Painter said it was a historical moment for Cooroy.

“This photo reflects the unwavering support by our local business community for 60 years, including the rebirth of the paper.

“Our advertisers took ownership of their pa-

per by coming together and we can’t thank each one of them enough.

“The attendance of Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart, State MP Sandy Bolton, Federal MP Llew O’Brien along with former mayor Bob Abbot, long-time locals and past business

owners also goes to show how important this paper is.

“It is such a privilege to be a part of this wonderful community that comes together and supports their own local newspaper,” Judy said.

A huge thank you to Cooroy Police Sargent Mal Scott, who closed Maple

Street to allow us to take this photo and to everyone in the area for their patience while we did.

And thank you, to the Cooroy community for your support. The Cooroy Rag wouldn’t be The Cooroy Rag without you.

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Cooroy Rag celebrates its 60th year of service to the community FOR 60 years, the Cooroy Rag has been a staple in our community: a noticeboard for events, issues and announcements, a voice for our people and a place for advertisers to be seen.

Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group Inc. member and former owner of the Cooroy Rag, Edna Smith said the first Cooroy Rag hit our streets on April 28, 1961.

“When the Connolly family, who owned the real estate agency at 18 Maple Street, found a need for more efficient advertising, they published the first edition of the Cooroy Rag. “It was then issued ever Wednesday and was a simple reneoed format of six or eight foolscap pages with advertising for business houses, forthcoming events, social activities and items of interest which had happened in the town or district.”

When Mr Connolly Snr became ill, the real estate business was sold to Mr and Mrs Colin Duke and Edna said the Connollys continued to produce the Cooroy Rag from their home with the assistance of the Dukes.

“The Dukes became the collection agency for items and this continued until December 18, 1968 when the paper was offered for sale and publication ceased.”

On February 19, 1969, Edna – even though she said she was a naïve farmer’s wife living out of town, with no publishing experience, had never seen a

duplicator or stencil before, but could type – decided the buy the Cooroy Rag. “I had a wonderful husband who agreed to the proposal that owning a newspaper might be okay. Little did he know how much future aid he would be giving me.

“The telephone had a two party line connection with the Banner family, from the manual exchange at Eumundi. This was also a complication when the Morse code signals often were incorrectly heard and the wrong subscriber answered the phone.”

With the help of Mrs Connolly and the Dukes, Edna resumed the publication of Cooroy’s newspaper.

“I had no idea how busy my life would become. Every Monday was spent collecting ads and news. Tuesday was workday and often stretched into Wednesday.

“There are many things to learn about a newspaper and I found mistakes or the non-delivery of someone’s paper could be a disaster of Titanic proportions.”

At the time, subscribers paid 40c for a yearly subscription to the Cooroy Rag and Edna said this was not a profit-making part of the venture.

The paper was available in the real estate agency and delivered by boys riding bikes or the cream carriers who went from farm to farm collecting cream to take back to the Cooroy Butter Factory.

On August 1, 1970 Edna

Former Cooroy Rag owner Edna Smith

sold the paper to Mrs Donna Lomas but sadly, Mrs Lomas had an accident and was not able to continue.

“Again, there was a pause in the ‘Rag’s’ life until I was approached by Mrs Florence Duke to be a partner and with the aid of Mrs Jenny Duke and Mrs Connolly, we began again in March 1971. We continued in this way till the end of the year when Mrs Jenny Duke brought the business and became the publisher.”

After Edna and the Dukes, other owners of the Cooroy Rag include Tom and Harriet Perryn, Joy Laurie and Margaret Chinn.

When Margaret Chinn sadly passed away, the Cooroy Rag sat dormant until mid-2000, when Judy Painter and Deb Boyle were given the opportunity to start the Cooroy Rag back up with a government grant.

Judy said the first thing they did was to go and visit businesses in Cooroy.

“The first business to commit on-going advertising was Peter Zipf at Cooroy IGA. “Twenty years later and they’re still advertising.

Their financial commitment to the community through the Rag has been massive, along with a lot

COOROY, BE PROUD! THERE are few papers with a history as long and rich as the Cooroy Rag. There are also few papers that have been the voice for one community for so long that it has become part of the fabric of the very community itself.

And then, there are no other newspapers that are solely owned by a community.

From the local businesses whose advertising support fund it, to the locals whose stories and photos feature in it, to the locals who sell, write and pub-

lish it, to the committee of locals who decide which local groups and charities should receive the funds.

As far as we know, the Cooroy Rag is the only paper in Australia that gives all of its profits (after costs) back to the community.

Since 2006, the Cooroy Rag has given back over half a million dollars.

That’s half a million dollars from our community back into our community.

And that makes the Cooroy Rag truly one of a kind. And Cooroy, it is your one of a kind.

MORE THAN HALF A MILLION DOLLARS HAS BEEN DONATED BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THANKS TO YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT! of others who have been with the paper since day dot. It just goes to show what good community support the paper receives.”

It was then managed by the Cooroy Sports Club but in 2002, the Cooroy Rag

was turned into an incorporated association and handed over to Cooroy as a community owned newspaper, which it remains today.

While the Cooroy Rag has undergone many changes in its 60 years

it still does what it has always done best, proving our community with a voice that can be heard loud and clear throughout the entire hinterland.

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Street closed as supporters turn out The traffic came to a standstill on Maple Street in Cooroy on Friday, March 12 as supporters of The Cooroy Rag came out in force to be part of a last minute photographic tribute to the paper’s 60th anniversary.

The first recorded copy of The Cooroy Rag hit the streets on 28 April 1961.

The paper was started for the community and has remained steadfast in its determination to shine a light on the people, the places and the stories of Cooroy and its hinterland neighbours ever since.

About 100 people turned out for the last minute call for the photograph, proudly holding up past editions of the paper and reliving some history in the process. Thanks Cooroy!

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Random act of kindness brightens residents’ day

COOROY BUTTER FACTORY 1911-1915

BY LINDA SIVYER FEBRUARY 18, 1911 and a group of men from Cooroy district met at the Cooroy Hall to discuss the formation of a Butter Factory in Cooroy. At this stage all milk for processing was either sent to Caboolture Butter Factory or Gympie Butter Factory by train.

Great discussion took place between Caboolture Butter Factory, Gympie Butter Factory and the men of the Cooroy District as both Caboolture and Gympie were vying for the milk from Cooroy.

In 1913, people were not

very happy as nothing had progressed and discussion was held to make a cheese factory in Cooroy and not a butter factory.

This did not go ahead.

The time was now June 1914, three years on from the original meeting to form the Butter Factory.

A group of 70 farmers from Cooroy met at the Coronation Hall and formed a co-op.

These men eventually became shareholders and following subsequent meetings with the directors of Gympie Butter Factory, a resolution was passed by the Wide Bay Cooperative that a branch

be opened in Cooroy.

Tenders were called for the building of the Butter Factory in February 1915 and awarded to Fenwick Bros. The building was completed by the end of March 1915.

The Noosa Shire Council was asked to proclaim a public holiday for the event of the opening of the Butter Factory for Division 3. This was done and the opening took place on 7 April 1915 with the Premier of Queensland, the Hon Mr Denham together with other officials.

The opening of the Factory included a banquet and a gala ball.

BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS BOUQUET to Kmart opening a store in Noosa Junction. The new K Hub means we will no longer have to drive to Maroochydore to visit Kmart. Great news indeed.

BOUQUETS to the children who delivered handmade cards and tealights to residents in Wattle Street. You indeed, brightened our days. *See story inset.

BOUQUET to the Cooroy Rag team.

You all need to be congratulated on your revival of the Cooroy Rag. What a great job you are doing - an absolute pleasure to read again. You have created a “community paper” again. Thank you.

BRICKBATS the people digging the plants out of the planters in Reserve Street and taking them home. Volunteers care and tend to these flowers to beautify our town. You have been observed.

One of the handmade cards

SIX residents in an apartment complex in Cooroy have been the recipients of a random act of kindness.

Dawn Philips told the Cooroy Rag she went to her Wattle Street apartment mailbox and found a tealight candle and a card with her address written on the front among her mail.

“I opened the card and it read: ‘We hope this brightens your day. From Ella, Mahlia, Conor’ with hand-

drawn hearts, flowers and trees and even a stick figure holding a rainbow.

“I thought it was so gorgeous so I showed it to one of the other women in our complex and she said she got one too. Then we went around and everyone in the complex got one.

“It’s a bit of a mystery as no one here knows these children but one of the ladies from our complex walks quite a bit and knows

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a couple of ladies over near the Golf Club who also got them but theirs had their names written on the front.”

These residents would like to say thank you to the children who left these cards and tealights in their letterboxes. They really did brighten their day!

Do you know who these children are? Let us know at editorial@cooroyrag.com.au or call our office on 54426699.

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Brody is a proud and very important member of the Cooroy Rag team.

He does an amazing job delivering thousands of newspapers each month from Eu-

mundi, through Tewantin and out to Boreen Point.

Hand delivering papers to businesses in these areas, Brody has become so popular on his paper route that businesses have asked for Brody to deliver more newspapers to them.

Brody loves delivering the newspapers each month with his carer Salesi.

The 33-year-old lives independently with support in Tewantin and enjoys all sports, especially water sports..

If you see Brody on his paper route, be sure to stop and say hello.

Thanks Brody!

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Nearly 90 seniors from all over the Coast attended Sconetime’s first event back (after COVID) on March 9.

Organiser and Sunshine Coast Foodie Martin Duncan said it was a wonderful morning.

“Majority of seniors were from Cooroy and surrounds, but we had some come as far as Buderim and a bus from Noosa Care Kabara.

“It was wonderful to see everyone chatting, enjoying tea, Noosa black coffee and a good scone together again.

“And this time, we had the wonderful sounds of Adam Bishop from Swing Easy Band on the piano.”

Martin, also a chef, handmade all 320 scones that were topped with strawberry jam made by Peter Wolfe from Cedar Creek Bushfoods, made especially for Sconetime, and fresh cream and served with tea in china cups and saucers by 10 volunteers.

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The next Sconetime is on April 13 and Martin is asking locals to donate vintage cups for the event to him at the Memorial Hall.

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THE Noosa, Cooroy and Pomona areas have recently been targeted by gangs of thieves travelling from areas south of the Sunshine Coast intent on targeting the more affluent areas where the more expensive homes and vehicles can be found.

The majority of cases involve what is termed ‘sneak’ offences where offenders enter homes late at night though unlocked doors and windows stealing smart keys to vehicles and other valuables left next to the doors or on benches.

The keys are then used to steal the car parked in the garage or driveway.

In one such case a large dog was even inside and near where the offenders have entered so don’t be lulled into a false sense of security if you have pets.

THREE CAUGHT ON HWY In the early hours of February 21 offenders were

disturbed within premises in Noosaville with a quick police response resulting in the early identification of three stolen vehicles headed outbound towards Cooroy and the Bruce Hwy. Cooroy CCTV Street Safe Cameras verified direction of travel and speed leading to a coordinated effort made with multiple police units deployed along the Bruce Hwy southbound with three juvenile offenders located and arrested using tyre spikes on two of the stolen vehicles.

FOURSOME ON THE RUN Several days later another gang of thieves travelled in another stolen car from South of Brisbane before once again stealing another car from Tewantin and committing break and enter offences at Cooroy and Pomona Liquor outlets before heading up to Gympie and Woolooga to commit further offences.

Good CCTV images have been obtained with the only description available being that the offenders were four young males with dark complexions

wearing gloves and masks.

These four offenders are yet to be caught.

LOCK IT OR LOSE IT Police are once again appealing to home and car owners to lock their houses at all times as offenders are targeting the northern end of the Sunshine Coast.

Police are increasing late night patrols so please play your part in not being an easy target by locking up and hiding your keys at night time.

POLICE BOOST FOR RBT Police have also commenced a Random Breath Testing operation targeting Drink and Drug drivers - so be warned that if you value your driver’s licence then don’t be tempted to drink and drive.

The Sunshine Coast Road Policing Command will also be used to target various areas around Cooroy, Pomona and Eumundi.

Do not use drugs or drink and drive as the odds of being caught have now dramatically increased due to police being released from COVID-related duties.

Man killed in suspected gas explosion at Cooroy home A 49-YEAR-OLD Cooroy man has died following a reported gas explosion at a local home in the early hours of March 11.

A member of the Queensland Ambulance Service media team confirmed a man was treated by paramedics at the scene for burns prior to being airlifted to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

Sadly, he later passed away as a result of his injuries.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services told the Cooroy Rag multiple

crews responded to the call at 1.15am.

“There were six crews on the scene.

“The house was well involved in fire and the damage is pretty extensive.

“They were still dampening down hotspots at 2.15am.

“Because it was reportedly a gas explosion, a gas examiner has been on site also to make sure all the levels (atmospheric) are fine,” a QFES media spokesperson said.

A nearby resident told the Cooroy Rag the explosion blew parts off the house.

“I live just over from the house and the explosion blew the garage panel door off completely. One half was on the footpath and the other was on the road and bricks on the walls around the house were blown off.”

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

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James puts a smile on everyone’s face

Christensen reunion a family affair MORE than 120 Christensen relations have come together for a family reunion like no other.

On March 7, Christensens from all over Queensland descended on Cooroy for a reunion organised by siblings Brian, Ken, Merle, Gary, Col, Ray and their partners, children and grandchildren.

Merle Bell told the Cooroy Rag it was a fantastic day for all of the families to catch up.

“We had people come from Tambo, Mungindi,

Cairns, Dalby, Townsville, Brisbane, Yeppoon, Hervey Bay and from all over the Coast.

“There were people we’d never even met before. It was wonderful.”

Narelle Wimmer said it was a fantastic day.

“It was great to catch up with all my cousins, some of whom I hadn’t seen for many years.”

The reunion was for the descendants of Jack Christensen and his four children; Cecil, Muriel, Eric and Graham.

“All of Eric’s children were there and Cecil’s and their descendants.

We had four generations there with great-greatgreat-grandchildren attending,” Merle said.

The reunion kicked off at 10am and went until 6pm, only finishing because it got too late. “We had perfect weather. People arrived in limousines and classic cars. We had a tents set up and lots of food.

“We even had a screen set up under the trees with 200 photos being shown

on it. But people brought photo albums and one of the grandchildren scanned them all and at the end we had over 400 photos.

“The great and greatgreat grandkids all played together all day.

“People only went home at 6pm because it got too dark.”

The reunion was such a success, the siblings have been asked if it will be a recurring event.

Not giving a definite answer, all we can say is watch this space.

EVERY Friday, James Biffin arrives to work at Cooroy’s German Bakehouse Cafe with a smile.

His is a contagious smile that is returned by everyone he meets and works with during his shift.

German Bakehouse’s Jacinta Ward said customers just love James, pictured right, and he is a valued member of their team.

“We are so lucky to have him as part of our team.

“He does everything from washing dishes to serving food to customers, taking dishes in and making us laugh.

For sure, he has the best sense of humour.”

Proud dad, Frank Biffin said James loves working at the German Bakehouse Cafe each week.

“He is very industrious.

He has a full calendar, all week, everyday with a group and his carer.

“On Wednesdays they have their own stand at Eumundi Markets selling bunting and flags that they make.”

What many might not know about 38-year-old

James is that he has travelled all over the world.

“James’ brother was a pilot with Emirates and we got first class tickets everywhere.

“James has been to Dubai, Oman, England and Singapore. He has travelled so much he was on a first name basis with the air hostesses.”

Frank said James is a wonderful boy and always has been.

“I like to say every house should have a James.”

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Australian Body Art Festival makes a comeback AFTER last year’s event was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic, the Australian Body Art Festival is back this year and taking place in Cooroy from April 9 to 11.

For members of the public, it’s an event like nothing ever seen before, as human canvases take shape during the competitions and come to life on stage at the end of each day.

This year’s theme is ‘Time Travel’ and Australian Body Art Festival event manager Danielle Taylor said it will provide a rich tapestry of art through the ages that will delight the senses.

“This event offers something really different. Spectators always say what a wonderful experience it is to see living works of art come to life. This year, with a theme of Time Travel, spectators can expect to be transported from the distant past to the

mysteries of the future.”

The award-winning event is centred on competitions in temporary body painting in the categories of ultraviolet, brush and sponge, airbrush, special effects and face painting.

All types of artists from around Australia participate, applying their artistic flair to an unusual canvas - the human body.

More than just body painting, the festival is a colourful and creative experience for all ages and offers a unique free weekend of activities. There is a Wearable Art Competition with parades featuring funky fashions made from recycled treasures. New to the festival this year, is a Surfboard Art Competition with the boards being auctioned on the Sunday afternoon There are also art installations, interactive community art, live music, street performers, a selection of

market stalls and food. Plus, to finish each competition, there is an amazing parade of the completed artworks.

This year’s festival is operating under a COVID Safe Checklist with the event split into sessions for each competition. It is still free to attend but there are limited numbers for social distancing, so spectators are urged to secure their spot by booking at www. australianbodyart.com.au.

The Australian Body Art Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Destination Events Program. It is also made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.

It is a not-for -profit Cooroy Chamber of Commerce event and also funded through the generous support of local businesses.

The theme of this year’s Australian Body Art Festival, from April 9 to 11, is Time Travel

Council talk stormwater with Pomona business community FOLLOWING stormwater draining issues behind Station Street, businesses in Pomona, Noosa Council staff recently met with several Station Street business and property owners to discuss the concerns they’d raised with Coun-

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Council’s Acting Asset Planning Manager Alex Neville said the issues relate to private property but staff have provided the property and business

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Line dancers win big at Queensland competition Local line dancing group, Steppin’ in Line have received medals in every section entered in the recent Queensland Line Dance Association’s third annual Line Dance Competition.

Cathy Breed said every February the QLDA hold their Line Dance Competition over two days at the Cooroy State School in conjunction with Steppin’ in Line’s annual training workshop.

“The competition attracts competitors from South East Queensland and this year 57 competitors from the Gold Coast, Childers, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Caliope and Biggenden attended,” Cathy said.

“The standard of competition was very high with all 21 sections attracting record entries.”

Cathy and her group from Steppin’ in Line medaled in every section entered including Open Country Team, Solos, Duos, Trios and Mixed Age and Instructor Student Team.

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Cordwells ignore plea to stop trucks rolling through town during school peak periods

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KIN Kin Quarry operator Cordwell Resources has been called on to rethink its decision to send trucks through Cooran during school peak periods.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said Council approached Cordwells requesting that they avoid truck movements near the school during school drop off and pick-up times after a significant increase in trucks driving through Cooran of late.

“The reply was an emphatic no which is disappointing.

“As a good corporate citizen, we had hoped that they would put people ahead of profits, but sadly that doesn’t appear to be the case,” Cr Stewart said.

The request comes as Council issue another round of $27,000 fines for alleged breaches of the Quarry Management Plan, relating to truck movements, taking the total in fines to $133,450 over a six-month period.

Cordwell Resources are appealing.

Cr. Stewart said the alleged breaches over truck movements are

WE are being asked to show how we would determine Council’s budget spending priorities and “balance the budget” during a month-long community consultation process.

Noosa Council is among a handful of councils in Australia to use the “balancing act” budget online simulation tool as part of its engagement process.

The easy-to-use online portal gives residents the opportunity to submit their views on spending priorities and initiatives while ensuring the budget is balanced by either increasing revenue or cutting costs in other areas.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said the feedback would be pivotal in shaping such a challenging 21-22 budget.

“The ‘balancing act’ participatory tool will hopefully educate our community on the Council budget process.

“It’s really a chance for ratepayers to sit in a councillor’s shoes during the process, determine their spending priorities, as well as juggle competing demands to ensure the budget is balanced.”

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strengthening the resolve of all concerned.

“We remain united in doing what we can to address this issue.

“Cordwells will continue to challenge the fines, but we will continue to

issue them for alleged breaches because they have a corporate obligation to do the right thing under the QMP,” she said.

“Residents are continuing to gather evidence for the proposed legal ac-

tion against the operator, and their efforts remain pivotal to the success of any legal challenge.

“It’s an ongoing example of a community-council partnership working to deliver a pos-

itive outcome for all concerned,” Cr Stewart said.

The latest roundtable meeting was held at council on Wednesday (March 3) and as the truck activity increases on hinterland roads, so too does the concern and frustration in the hinterland community.

The roundtable includes members from hinterland community groups, Queensland Police, Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, Council staff and officers from Transport and Main Roads.

Member for Noosa, Sandy Bolton has written to the Premier and relevant state government departments demanding further action for the safety of residents.

Cr Stewart said the ongoing impact of more than 200 truck movements daily at times means this issue remains a priority for all.

“There has been considerable progress since our first roundtable meeting last August and the united approach is the most effective route to find workable solutions.”, Cr Stewart said.

For info on Council’s rountable meetings go to: https:// www.noosa.qld.gov.au/

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Wimmers Factory Shop & Save now offically open COOROY’S newest supermarket has officially opened.

Wimmers Factory Shop & Save began trading on March 10, nearly 17 months after construction first began.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart and Geoff Wimmer attended the opening ceremony to cut the ribbon before a large group of locals, eager to be among the first to shop at our new no-frills supermarket, streamed through the doors.

Store manager Paul Bateman said it was a good first day.

“Trading was as we expected. It went positively.

POMONA business owner and artist Tia Carrigan has launched her first solo exhibition.

Tia said she was chuffed with all the people who came along to the opening at the Pomona Railway Gallery.

“To share their support and love of my work helped make this process such an enjoyable and fulfilling one.” `Making My Marks’ is a celebration of the diverse creative paths that have led Tia here today: from fashion and textiles, to graphic design, to floristry and to painting.

Tia’s work is contemporary, with an emphasis on abstract patterns, painted with an embodiment of movement and freedom.

Tia said there is lots of colour, heaps of patterns and loads of bold, vibrant art.

The artworks are a

merging and expression of the bird life and flowers that feature in Tia’s florist and art studio gallery in Pomona, This Bird.

The paintings are encased in the screen printing frames that she used to design textile prints in her previous business in fashion. They feature adornment stemming

from her ‘maker’ origins.

This exhibition is all about celebrating both Tia’s past and her present.

Making My Marks is on display in the Carriage at the Pomona Railway Gallery until 31 March.

For more details on Tia’s exhibition visit: https://www.pom o n a r t g a l l e r y. c o m /

TOP: Paul Bateman, Geoff Wimmer and Cr Clare Stewart ABOVE: Sally and shopper Brian Luck

We had a lot of people have positive things to say about the store.” Brian Luck was the first person to go through the checkout, served by local staff

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Hearing aid receives prestigious Consumer Electronics Association Award

World first technology: Jonathan Constantine holding new hearing aid.

A WORLD first hearing aid, supporting how the brain naturally works, has been launched in Australia.

Thanks to groundbreaking artificial

intelligence (AI), rather than focus only on speech, the Oticon More aid allows the wearer to hear more, while helping the brain interpret and focus on what it needs to hear.

The device was developed after research revealed people with hearing loss need access to all sounds for their brains to make sense of their environment.

The hearing aid was recently awarded a prestigious Consumer Electronics Association Award.

The international

awards program annually selects the best of the best in consumer electronics.

Oticon More uses one of the most advanced technologies, a Deep Neural Network platform which has been trained using 12 million everydaylife sound scenes, collected in nature using a special 360-degree spherical microphone.

Oticon Australia National Audiology Manager, Jonathan Constantine, said: “Most people think we hear with our ears, but our brains are our main tool for hearing”.

“In background noise, traditional hearing aids block out surrounding sound, but Oticon More scans and analyses a sound scene at 500 times per second allowing the brain to process key sounds”.

“When you limit what you can hear to just a single person speaking, which traditional hearing aids do, your brain is forced to work harder in an unnatural way, and you can be cut off from other conversations around you”.

“It is the world’s first hearing aid to support the brain to work in the

most natural and effective way taking in a full sound scene”.

“We understand that it is essential to give the brain as much sound information as possible in order to hear properly, which our recent research revealed was the best way for the brain to handle sound”.

“Hearing loss often forces people to avoid situations with too much noise, but Oticon’s progress in the use of AI is a quantum leap in processing sounds with clear contrast and

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This technology is available through Acoustic Hearing Clinics.

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Noosa Hinterland Property Expo coming to Cooroy THE first Noosa Hinterland Property Expo is being held in Cooroy on March 20 and 21.

The event will showcase everything about living in the Noosa Hinterland including over 20 local businesses.

Noosa Hinterland Property Expo founder Sirah Robb said the expo is a must for anyone living or looking to live in the area.

“This event is a must attend for homeowners looking for fresh ideas, people new to the area and wanting to learn about the region, anyone wanting more information on acreage living or how to be self-sufficient and sustainable, or if you are in the market to buy, sell or invest.”

Highlights of the expo include celebrity guest speaker Shelley Craft, pictured right, from Channel 9’s program The Block, an onsite broadcast by and Sea FM’s BarRat & Heidi.

There will be also be two full days of presentations from experts, on the GemLife stage on a variety of topics from decorating

tips to living sustainably.

The Living off the Land Exhibit sponsored by Mower & ATV and Cub Cadet will provide plenty of ideas. There will also be charity auctions to raise funds for Drought Angels sponsored by Bentleys Sunshine Coast.

A host of other free activities for the whole family will be on offer, including succulent planting sponsored

by Hemisphere Solar, macramé keyring making sponsored by Jim’s Building Inspections, a photo booth thanks to SMS Finance and

Andrew Morris Legal have sponsored face painting!.

All attendees also go in the draw to win the lucky door prize of two nights at Kingfisher Bay Resort, sponsored by Prestige Home Transformations.

The event is run under a COVID Safe checklist with three different sessions each day.

It is free to attend but registrations must be received for each session by booking online at: w w w. n o o s a h i n t e r l a n d propertyexpo.com.au.

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NOOSA Council is installing a book kiosk in Pomona.

The kiosk will provide 24/7 access to over 300 items via a simple self-service loan and return system using a Noosa Council library card.

Located in a custom built structure, the kiosk will be all-weather with speaker, touchscreen computer, card reader, receipt dispenser and item dispensing draw.

Borrowers will be able to browse the items available and borrow and return books at any time.

The Pomona book kiosk is one of

only two kiosks being installed on the Coast at Council’s mobile library’s busiest stops. The second one is being constructed at Peregian Springs.

Council plans to have the kiosk installed, somewhere within the vicinity of the Pomona Community House and operational by the end of October.

The kiosk’s exact location and type will be confirmed during the procurement process.

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Hotel be-gins new venture in Eumundi THE Imperial Hotel Eumundi has opened the doors of its newest venture, Eumundi Distillers.

The boutique distillery has launched their new Folktale Gin label, based on small batch gins crafted onsite in a custom-built copper to combine the finest traditional and local botanicals with a large dash of Eumundi quirk.

Head distiller Mick Reid said it is the aromatic combination of ingredients in the label’s signature Folktale Eumundi Gin, which has a 43% ABV, that makes it “truly unique”.

“It features the finest traditional ingredients including English juniper, English angelica root, coriander seed, lavender flower, cassia bark, cardamom and fresh citrus; combined with Australian native lemon and anise myrtles and pepperberry and local Cooroy Mountain spring water.”

The second signature gin is the Folktale Navy Strength Eumundi Gin, bottled at 57.1% ABV. “Combining fresh local ginger, limes and lemon myrtle, our Navy Strength Gin gives a real taste of

Eumundi and the Sunshine Coast,” Mick said.

Mick describes the drop as a reminder of days when being paid in spirits meant you had to prove your worth.

“In the days when sailors’ pay included a daily ration of alcohol, high strength spirits were the drink of choice, and if sailors were suspicious that the captain was watering down the drink, they’d call for ‘proof’.”

“A drop of spirit was added to a small amount of gunpowder and lit with a match, and if the powder flared, the spirit was proved.

“If the captain had been adding water to the barrel, the powder would not burn.”

In addition to the signature gins, the distilling team will also be releasing a range of seasonal varieties, each with its own personality and delicate flavour profile. These will only be available at the Tasting Bar at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi.

“With concepts ranging from strawberry gin using fresh Eumundi fruit to a spicy Tom Yum gin made with local galangal, lemongrass and kaffir

lime, we’ll be constantly searching for new ways to create bespoke, small batch gin,” Mick said.

Eumundi Distillers seek to support local farmers and growers wherever possible to enable them to produce truly unique Australian spirits.

An environmental scientist with more than 20 years in conservation and land management, Mick has a keen interest in local botany, which will no doubt feature in upcoming batches as well.

He lives and breathes the science of distilling, so much so the Imperial team refer to him as the resident ‘gin-tellectual’.

The name Folktale Gin is a nod to folk - with a tale to tell and stories to share.

“There truly are so many stories, or tales, told in Eumundi. Stories of timber town times and the legendary Dick Caplick, stories of hotel ghosts, stories of colourful artists and their adventures at Eumundi Markets and lots of stories about brewing and now distilling too.”

The Folktale Eumundi Gin bottle features the mystical

Head distiller Mick Reid

Folktale with the distilling team sharing fabulous tales of “cats” selling gin in London back in the 18th century to avoid fines for selling less than two gallons of gin under the Gin Act. The Eumundi Distillery is adjacent to the Eumundi Brewery and traditionally, breweries always had cats to keep mice from the grain.

And then there’s the Folktale Fox, another mythical mystical character, staring out from the bottle of Folktale Navy Strength Eumundi Gin. He too has stories to tell.

Mick and the distilling team are genuinely excited by the results of their first batches of Folktale Gin. And it looks like their bo-

tanical artistry and alchemy are destined to be a great fit with the wonderful mix of creatives that make up the community of Eumundi and complement to the well-established Eumundi Brewery.

Visit: https://www.imperialhoteleumundi.com.au/

King of the Mountain race is back for 2021 without its usual festival

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THE annual King of the Mountain event is back this year - but it will be different from years before.

After being postponed in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year there will not be a KOM festival.

Organisers said the main King of the Mountain race and the prince and princess races will take place on Sunday 25 July but the accompanying festival with entertainers, displays stalls and other activities sadly won’t be happening.

“This is likely to be unfortunate news for many of our past loyal stall holders, performers, ride operators, food vans and guests. It is not a decision the organising committee reached

lightly,” Cooroy-Pomona Lions Club spokesperson Heather Manders said.

“A decision was made that managing the race participants, guests, contractors and volunteers during government-enforced COVID restrictions would be made far more practical by focusing solely on the two races.”

Registrations for both races open in March.

“The passion that runners have to race up and down Mt Cooroora is matched by the organising committee’s passion to once again provide a safe, enjoyable and rewarding adventure while maintaining social distancing protocols,” Heather said.

While details are still being finalised, it is an-

ticipated that the prince and princess race will be run from the Lions Den and will conclude before the main race starts at its traditional 2.30pm time.

For more information or to register for the races, visit https://kingofthemountain.com.au/

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Students cycle with confidence GOOD Shepherd Lutheran College recently took the initiative to engage a local business to educate their Year 4 students on some important cycling skills as well as the importance of maintaining their bikes.

The students geared up and tested themselves on the obstacle course, which put into practice important road safety tips and introduced situations through various traffic signs incorporated in the course.

Good Shepherd Year 4 teacher Mrs Kirsten Lee said the children just loved

the opportunity to improve their skills and learn how to have greater control on their bikes when out on the road.

“I think all children walked away as more confident riders with a greater understanding of road rules and safety. Many had new bikes too and were keen to know how to look after them properly.”

This activity was delivered by the Go Noosa Schools program, is a Noosa Council Transport Strategy initiative, supported by funding from Queensland Government’s Community Road Safety Grants scheme.

Meet the Kindness Club INTRODUCING a kindhearted club member.

Along with our articles and projects, we will share member profiles.

The children will share their feelings about kindness and a little about themselves.

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Antarctic inspiration for scribes CHEF, food author and Noosa District State High School 2001 graduate, Zane Hacker, returned to his former high school this month to run a writing workshop.

Mr Hacker conducted a workshop on writing for a Year 9 English class, assisting the students with their short story assignment.

Working a number of stints

over the past decade in Antarctica, feeding the scientists and researchers based in Australian camps on the frozen continent, Mr Hacker provided the class with an informative and educational lesson on his experience and the writing process he undertook to write his memoir.

“In Antarctica, I would keep a diary and write down everything, be it a page or simply a

few sentences,” Mr Hacker said.

The students enjoyed a slideshow. Mr Hacker shared the impressive photographs he took while based in the Antarctic. Most of these also feature in his book, `Antarctic Sundays’..

The students were provided with much insight into the writing process by Mr Hacker’s educative lesson and his visit to the school on the day.

What does kindness mean to you? Kindness gives you and other people a warm feeling in your heart.

What was the last kind deed you did for someone? When my brother was having a bad day, I got him his favourite chocolat from IGA..

A kindness shown to you? I’d saved up for a toy that I wanted but a lady gave it to me for free.

What makes you happy? Spending time with my dogs, when my dad takes me out to look at stars at night, and when I’m ice skating super fast and I can feel a breeze!

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Trio of university scholarships for Noosa Christian College Dux

Primary leaders meet the Mayor at Pomona IN February, Pomona State School were pleased to welcome Clare Stewart Noosa Mayor to our school to present our student leaders with their official badges.

The Mayor congratulated the students on their success in being chosen for leadership roles.

Congratulations from the school to

all of our student leaders for 2021!

For the parents and drivers out there, please note that parking officers from Noosa Council have been monitoring parking outside of the school due to an overwhelming number of complaints.

Recently, officers were observed on

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Please be aware that these spaces are not car parks and park legally outside the school at all times.

NOOSA Christian College, Cooroy would like to announce the College Dux for 2020. Congratulations to our 2020 College Captain, Tristan MacRae Tristan received three academic scholarships from University of Queensland in Brisbane, and a choice of degrees.

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Family daycare seeks educators EUPHORIA Family Day Care was established by local resident Penny Hare 10 years ago this year.

Penny said it was to fulfill two needs.

“One, to provide high standard nurturing family-based child care to families and two, to create business opportunities for locals, in particular parents returning to the workforce after starting their own families.”

Many parents are torn about whether to return to work or to stay home with their own children. The beauty of Euphoria Family Day Care, is that they offer the best of both worlds, stay at home and work.

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Chamber team enjoys night out at Wimmers Factory Shop & Save

BY CHRIS BELL CCC President IT was all smiles at Wimmers Factory Shop & Save recently, not just with the very impressive preview of Cooroy’s newest grocery store, but with the equally impressive finger food

on offer, courtesy of the team from the Saw & Mill.

The occasion was the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce’s networking night, a week before the store opened for business.

Some 65 of the Chamber’s members and guests got a sneak peak at what

is on offer. All agreed that no expense had been spared in everything from the underground car park to the retention of the trees out in front of the store, and the landscaping.

Continuing the 105 year tradition of the Wimmers name has not gone unno-

ticed, and is applauded.

Store manager Paul Bateman was on hand, along with some of the key members of staff who will be making sure this latest addition to Cooroy simplifies the shopping experience for whilst keeping prices as low as possible.

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BY CELESTE SCOTT ‘TOOT TOOT’ – The Mary Valley Rattler has brought home the bronze trophy for our region.

At the highly regarded Grey Nomad Awards, the heritage rail service claimed accolades as being one of THE BEST grey nomad experiences in the country. Five Queensland attractions and seven Queensland stay options from across the state were named finalists in the National Grey Nomad Awards including the Mary Valley Rattler who joined this list for the second consecutive year further cementing our regions reputation as a bucket list destination for mature aged tourists.

These awards, judged by mature aged tourism professionals, announced the winners at the “Celebrating Legends’ gala event held in March at the iconic Imperial Hotel Eumundi where tourists and locals have been welcomed since 1911.

The Historical Gympie Station, home of the Mary Valley Rattler, is a multi-faceted attraction including a museum dedicated to sharing stories of the centu-

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ry-old Mary Valley Railway line and its people, a retail outlet featuring local produce, and the ever-popular Rusty Rails Café. To compliment these offerings, the Mary Valley Rattler recently introduced numerous new experiences impressing judges. These included the Footplate Friends Experience where passengers travel with the driver in the fully restored heritage locomotive, packaged with dine and ride options; an ‘All Access Carriage’ so people with a disability re-

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Thanks to Elyce and Brad from the Cooran Community Store we all appreciate your commitment to making it easier for us all to shop locally.

The community notice board has been cleaned up and there are lots of spots to host information to keep our community informed of the wonderful things that are happening every week.

The soft opening of The Hinterland Brewing Co has been a hit with locals and the word has certainly got out now to the other guests too.

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business. Get in touch with Gabe to find out more. The Brow Barn is on the move up the hill. Say hey to Ashley while you check out the awesome view from the Verandah. Hinterland Massage is also joining this space too.

Life Drawing is every Monday and currently happening in the Sangria Room on the first Sunday of the month. It is working to enhance its offering to attract visitors from outside the local community.

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The Noosa Shire wrap up with Mayor Clare WITH the unanimous decision from all councillors to secure an 88-hectare land parcel at Boreen Point for conservation, purchased with funds from our Environmental levy, Council continues to support and protect the environment we all hold so dear The Lake Flat Road property contains koala habitat and is home to at least two vulnerable plant species- Southern Penda and Bacon Wood. It is close to existing nature refuge land and the Great Sandy Cooloola National Park, offering important wildlife corridor potential.

Securing large tracts of vegetation such as this helps with maintaining Noosa River water quality and provides habitat for native species such as koalas and Glossy-black cockatoos.

To change track, our ‘new look’ mobile library service will hit the road in December 2021.

It’s set to replace the current vehicle that has been on the road since 2006. The ‘new look’ mobile library will offer more than 2500 items for borrowing, an airconditioned

browsing section and an awning-covered alfresco area. As it’s a smaller and more versatile vehicle, the new Mobile Library will be able to visit places the current vehicle can’t, such as day-care centres, retirement villages and Men’s Sheds as well as other parts of the Shire that have been inaccessible to the current service In addition to the new Mobile Library, Council will also roll out two new library ‘book-vending’ kiosks stocked with more than 300 items each. The kiosks will be installed at Pomona and Peregian – the two most popular mobile library stops.

These kiosks will enable residents to borrow books 24 hours a day.

The kiosks will be available mid-year ahead of the new Mobile Library’s arrival in December and to make access to library services even easier, Council will be developing a new schedule of library learning workshops which will be hosted at community locations across the Shire.

Council’s ‘Go Noosa’ program including the free holiday buses will

be back from 2 April 2021-18 April 2021 for Easter. For more information on ‘Go Noosa’ please visit: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/ go-noosa-holidays Council wants to hear from you! We want your views on our budget spending. How would you balance the budget and prioritise spending? Coming into budget discussions it is vital that we get our residents’ feedback.

Noosa Council is one of only a handful of councils in Australia to use the ‘balancing act’ budget online simulation tools as part of its engagement process.

This tool is an easyto-use online portal- for more information and to take part in this process during March 2021 please see yoursay. noosa.qld.gov.au.

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If budgets aren’t your cup of tea, please keep in mind that community consultation for our Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan has been extended until 8 March 2021. Again, we’d love to hear your views on this very important issue.

Similarly, our Bushland Reserve strategies are now open for comment.

To view and or make a comment on our Bushfire Reserve Strategic Management Plan and our Bushland Reserve Strategic Fire Management Plan please visit yoursay. noosa.qld.gov.au The consultation period is open until 22 March 2021. Your thoughts and priorities will drive our decisions going forward.

Until next month, stay safe, Clare.

Noosa councillor heads to Canberra for Muster leadership program NOOSA councillor Karen Finzel has attended a four-day leadership and capacity buildingprograminCanberra.

Cr Finzel was picked from a competitive pool of candidates by the National Rural Women’s Coalition (NRWC) for the Women’s Canberra Muster which was held from March 14 to 18.

Cr Finzel said she was delighted to have been among a select group of decision-makers from around Australia, chosen to travel to Canberra this month for an intensive leadership and community development program.

“Continual improvement of leadership skills and knowledge is key to being a good community representative.

“I’m looking forward to putting this training into practice and continuing to work for all of Noosa Shire in a way that is transparent, equitable and inclusive.”

The Women’s Canberra Muster was developed by the National Rural Women’s Coalition over the last five years and

is supported by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

The 12 women who attended spent a day at Parliament House to meet with federal members – including foreign minister Marise Payne and gained insights on resilience, leadership and advocacy.

Each year women from rural, regional or remote areas are brought together in the nation’s capital by the NRWC to learn, network and grow their leadership skills.

Cr Finzel, who was elected in 2020, has lived in Noosa Shire for more than 30 years.

To find out more about the National Rural Women’s Coalition and the work that they do, go to their website at www.nrwc.com. au or phone 0455844401.

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State News with Sandy Bolton (Member for Noosa) Between Parliament, Minister visits, roundtable meetings, advocacies from our youngsters, awards and a return to the famous ‘Q&A’ sessions at our schools, it has been a fabulous month!

TMR advised that the development phase of the Six Mile Bridge Project commenced with preliminary flood modelling investigations in preparation for a design start.

In addition, design procurement activities are currently underway, including the tender process for the design contract. It is expected that this contract will be awarded in the coming weeks to commence detailed design.

The ongoing issue of heavy haulage in our hinterland is a priority, and I met last week with the Minister Scanlon regarding the issues surrounding the review process of environmental authorities.

TMR continues to work in the interim on vegetation management, patching and pavement testing in order to deal with the impacts to infrastructure and make safer roads, whilst efforts from the Roundtable progress.

Updates are available at www. sandybolton.com/noosa360/ It was good to check out the new ECTS system being installed with Minister Bailey and Nicklin MP Rob Skelton as part

of creating greater safety and capacity for extra services. It was an ideal opportunity to put in an extra ‘plug’ for that rail duplication to Nambour and train shuttle from Gympie North to connect with, especially with the rollover of stock projected for 2022.

Further changes have been made to campsite bookings at Teewah Beach as part of improved safety and management, in addition to number plate recognition cameras as part of addressing the poor behaviours of a few.

I continue to work with the

Department, Ministers and the Cooloola Teewah Working Group, on addressing the impacts of dangerous behaviours, volume of visitors and littering.

Our current housing crisis is not abating, and I thank our community who have assisted enormously.

The Housing Action Group is working rapidly on both shortand longer-term solutions, and after a meeting with State Planners about the constraints by definition of ‘household’ for secondary dwelling, infrastructure charges and other contributors. I am awaiting further advice on potential pilots.

With the commencement of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, more information on eligibility and expected timeframes is available at www.qld.gov.au.

There has been concerns on Facebook regarding tree clearing, and I ask again that residents call Council, Councillors or me to obtain information so that posts and comments online can be productive versus divisive.

If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me on 53193100 or noosa@ parliament.qld.gov.au.

Warmest regards, and welcome to Autumn 2021!

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Federal News with Llew O’Brien (Member for Wide Bay) Recently I had the pleasure of showing Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud around beautiful Cooroy and Amamoor as he visited to announce a new pilot program to support farmers.

The Australian Farm Biodiversity Stewardship Pilot gives farmers the chance to diversify their income and drought-proof their businesses by paying them for increasing biodiversity in combination with planting trees for carbon gains.

The Burnett Mary region was one of six areas selected across the country to take part in the trial, in recognition of our region’s unique and pristine natural environment and the value of our local agricultural sector.

Minister Littleproud is a regular visitor to our region, and he knows Wide Bay farmers are passionate about their land, so it was a natural fit to launch the Carbon+Biodiversity program at Bunya Grove Produce in Amamoor.

The program will deliver rewards for farmers that are achieving measurable biodiversity gains that are practical and beneficial to the land.

For example, planting blocks of vegetation 20 metres or wider using the lists of native plant species created for this pilot

would see farmers paid for both biodiversity and carbon gains, as well as potentially creating shade for cattle, or preventing erosion.

I’m looking forward to seeing how this pilot program benefits our farmers and our environment, in the immediate future and for generations to come.

After a quick (and delicious) lunch at the Cooroy Hotel, we met with bushfire-fighting technology pioneers McDermott Aviation and Helitak, as a part of Minister Littleproud’s emergency management role.

Cooroy-based McDermott Aviation and Noosa-based Helitak are part of a group of innovative companies in the region who are making critical strides in technology that will change the way bushfires are detected and extinguished.

This meeting was an opportunity to highlight their work to Minister Littleproud and help build a more bushfire-resilient future for all Australians.

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2021 is here our AGM is done and dusted with all the vacant poisons being retained by the same committee members as last year. The members are very grateful as Peter Arch, president , Michelle Geary, sectary and club captain, Russell Manning, treasurer, are such a dedicated hard working team.

We move into our 31 year as a club and help manage the welfare and the stocking of our Lake Macdonald. We have a few new members this year and always looking for more.

Juniors are very welcome as are ladies whom are shown to be just as keen as the blokes, it really is a great family outing.

We had 11 turn up to fish on March 7 from 5:30am and weighed in at 11am with 27 bass, three Saratoga and three catfish. Most were released and a mixture of lures and bait used.

Results for the day.

1st Paul Fleming with five bass, his best was 43cm; 2nd

Michelle Geary with 5 bass best 39cm; third was a tie so it went on the time first fish was landed, so 3rd to Peter Arch with five bass in a comp; 4th Danny Manning with five bass; 5th Gary Kenzler with two bass and two catfish; 6th our new member Ben Cook with three bass with his biggest bass to date 43cm.

Well done everyone and to Jodie and Jason with their three Saratoga, better luck next comp. If you like a sleep in you can start any time but the comp does finish at 11am and you must be a club member to fish.

Things to know you do need a fishing permit which you can obtain from the post office ( seniors discount applies ) or online.

Bag limits are in place and if you’d like to know more about our club contact Peter on 0421511813 or Michael 0408400735 after hours or a text requesting them to contact you.

Happy Fishing be safe on the water, Gary Kenzler.

RSL free membership invitation THE local Returned & Service League Cooroy-Pomona Sub Branch extends free membership to all current serving members of the Australian Defence Force during the entirety of their service.

Membership covers both Sub Branch and the RSL Club, also offering great membership

benefits. Membership cards assure entry into any RSL or other Service Club in Australia.

The opportunity is there to call in to the local Cooroy Club any time and especially any Friday afternoon from 4.30pm to 6.30pm to meet and talk casually with other fellow members.

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Heritage Centre highlighting Irish heritage INTERESTED in your Irish roots? You can research them at the Heritage Centre in Cooroy.

Members and visitors enjoy access to the large collection of resources, with experienced researchers on hand to share knowledge and pave the way for a novice to gain confidence and continue searching independently.

The Heritage Centre hosts an Irish Interest Group meeting the first Wednesday of the month.

They have been especially busy in March, fielding Irish family history enquiries as well as preparing for their St Patrick’s Day morning tea on March 17.

If you are interested in family and local history, phone the Centre on 07 3129 0356 or drop in at 17 Emerald Street,

Irish Interest Group member Veronica Sanders is a native of Northern Ireland

Cooroy on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9.30am to 1pm.

Fundraiser for Dr Dan

COOROY Family Medical hosted a fundraising morning tea recently for Dr Dan O’Dea who will be participating in the Queensland Variety Club Bash this year. Dr Dan will head off in August as part of the Black Mountain Beekeepers team, along with his father-in-law Michael Haydock. The trip is from Winton to Yeppoon via the

Birdsville Races. Cr Tom Wegener and Vicki Jaques kicked off the fundraising with a morning tea for patients and visitors last week. If you would like to donate to the team, drop into Cooroy Family Medical reception. Vicki recently celebrated 16 years of service at the front desk serving the Cooroy community.

Congratulations Vickie!

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HARMONY Week is an opportunity to celebrate Australian multiculturalism and the successful integration of migrants into our community. It is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values such as respect, appreciation, gratitude and empathy.

Officially celebrated on March 21 every year to coincide with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Har-

mony Day promotes the principle that ‘everyone belongs’ and reinforces the importance of inclusiveness to all Australians.

Orange is the colour used to symbolise Harmony Day, chosen to signify social communication and meaningful conversations.

It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect.

Supported by Noosa Council, the Community House is celebrating with two events: A Talking Circle at the Lawson Shed on Friday 26 March from 10am -

12.00pm. This will be an opportunity to share stories and knowledge about our cultural heritage, through an object of significance.

We also ask that each person brings along their favourite sweet or savoury snack to share for morning tea. (Covid-19 protocols will be followed by ensuring individual serving utensils and plates.) Coffee and tea will be provided by Pomona Community House.

Harmony Week Celebrations will be held at the Pomona Country Markets on Saturday 27 March from 8.30-12.30pm. While the Pomona Markets are in full swing, short segments of entertainment have been organised to showcase our cultural diversity. Local band and hosts, ‘4Good’ will kick off the event, followed by an official Didgeridoo opening, welcome to country, and performances from around the world.

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So, the Photo Fair is up and running again this year with entries being accepted from 1 June, closing on 14 June and results announced on 18 June.

The competition is run in two categories; Junior (17 and under, to suit school students) and Open.

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IT’S not very often that Wildlife Art have a chance to shine, but at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre Animal Art is about to become the main event.

Artists from the Sunshine Coast and surrounds have come together to share their passion and create an exhibition that focuses on our local SE Queensland Wildlife. This exhibition is made up of Artists whose work is known nationally and internationally with experience in a variety of genre and media. There are Painters, potters and sculptors participating in this Group Show, which is proving to be an event not to be missed. The Art exhibition is titled DID U KNOW and will feature a variety of animal life artwork common to this region. Also featured will be a wall devoted to paintings highlighting a selection of endangered, critically endangered & even extinct animals of the district.

Accompanying the artwork will be an interesting fact written about each animal for all to read, an exciting chance to learn something new as the audiences move through the presentation. It is anticipated that not only will this display engage the public, it will also bring awareness to the fragility of

our local animal neighbours Alicia Sharples Cooroy Butter Factory Gallery Coordinator feels: “That the Curator Fiona Groom has done an amazing job at gathering a group of incredible Artists. Not only is this display breathtaking it will also help bring conservation awareness to the wider community.”

Furthermore, a raffle has been organised and will run the duration of the Exhibition, there will be 3 prizes made up of donations from the exhibiting Artists.

Tickets will be available at the Artisan Store in the Gallery. All proceeds will be going to Wildlife SEQ a wildlife rescue group who provide care, rehabilitation and release services of local native species. This organisation is run solely by volunteers who work closely with the community, vets and other wildlife groups.

Yandina Country Music THE first Yandina country music concert for 2021 was an outstanding success! At the next concert on Sunday, 21 March we welcome Sandy Ann and Ian with backing from ‘Boots and his Pedal Steel’ as guest artists.

They have been playing together for three years and their upbeat country style will delight the audience.

See you at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road

at 12pm to be entertained with traditional country and including more upbeat and diverse, crowd-pleasing favourites with a great band and local artists.

Walk-ups are welcome.

Raffle and door prizes, BYO lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry $8. Enquiries: 0437191004. We operate a COVID safe system.

We are a not-for-profit organisation and the proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the hall.

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 $ 4-00. 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.

QCWA fair MARK your calendar for the next QCWA Cooroy “Fair”. Saturday 29th May, CWA Hall Maple Street Cooroy 8am-12noon. Book your table by phoning Wendy 54476140. Cost of a table is $20 each.

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Tickets are $30 with concession, child and group booking options available. This is a Covid Safe event with limited capacity. Book early to avoid disappointment.

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This project was made possible through funding from Sunshine Coast Council and The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between

present site to become a location for artists to show and display their work and craft. After a year of putting it all together, the gallery opened on 24 March 2001.

Over the years, countless volunteers and artists have

the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

contributed their time and energy to making the gallery a very special place in the Pomona community and the Noosa region.

A 20th anniversary celebration is being held on Saturday, March 20 at 2pm in the Federation Garden, 10 Station Street, Pomona.

All are welcome to attend.

For more information visit https://www. p o m o n a r t g a l l e r y. c o m /

Kandanga Old Time Country Dance WITH the Silver Comets Band at Kandanga Public Hall. Saturday, March 20. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Covid style supper provided. Lucky door, lucy spot, monte carlo, multidraw raffle. Cost: adults $12, high school students $6. Enquiries: K. Worth 0409 843 492/ 5484 3493.

DON’T miss the power and passion of flamenco up close and personal in this exciting new show coming to the School of Arts Hall in Eumundi on Sunday 21 March at 4pm, as Arte Flamenco presents their latest production called “Una Noche de Flamenco”.

Be captivated by the raw emotion in this traditional flamenco show as they take you on an incredible journey to the south of Spain.

This show features the superb talents of world percussionist Jalberto Maldonado and flamenco guitarist Antonio Miguel, alongside special guest artists Katia Ruiz and Rafael Sekzenian.

This show will also feature the dancers from Arte Flamenco Dance School and they will bring their joyful performances full of musical energy and gypsy flair to the stage.

This show, Una Noche de Flamenco, is a unique chance to immerse yourself in this rich and culturally diverse experience right here in the Sunshine Coast.

Show time is 4pm6pm (with a short in-

Open Garden in Pomona LOCATION: 18 Hawk Lane, Pomona, QLD The property is 6.5 acres of gently sloping north-facing land, located in the Noosa Hinterland.

The land is bordered on the northern side by Six Mile Creek, which runs between Pomona and Cooran.

The gardens and property have been developed since 2002.

The main focus of the garden/property is habitat creation for native birds, frogs, reptiles, small marsupials and insects We have planted thouety of plants, including edibles, will be available for purchase on both days, starting at $3 Entry Fee: $2 per person Cash only payments available for entry and plant purchases. Amari Flavours will accept both cash and card transactions for food purchases.

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THE shared exhibition, artist residency, and masterclass “Let’s Play Wild” at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre is a collaborative art project between two emerging, Maleny based artists, Ketakii Jewson - Brown and Laura Vecmane. The two artists are exploring the theme of playfulness and wildness in its many facets; the diverse roles of the feminine, the surrounding environment, and the many sensual experiences of daily life. They are keen to present an inspiring selection of artworks in multiple media and kindle the creative spark in others.

While exploring the bountiful beauty of plants around, sharing, and celebrating connection to the natural world, the co-led “Let’s Play Wild” Masterclass on the 17th of April 2021 will offer an opportunity to participate in the process of creating sculptural body adornments from organic material. The participants then will have an opportunity to have a portrait taken with their created artwork. 2 portraits of each individual will be e-mailed to participants after the workshop (at no extra charge) For more information, please visit: www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au.

Pomona Railway Gallery celebrates 20th anniversary MARCH is the 20th anniversary month for the Pomona Railway Station Gallery.

In 2001 Robyn Jones, Jan Hubner and other volunteers made a dream a reality. With the help of Hon. Alex Somlyay MP , now retired, funds were acquired to move the Pomona Rail Buildings to their

Two exhibitions THIS March and April at Cooroy Butter Factory are two exhibitions, Tia Carrigan’s much anticipated solo show; ‘The Stories We Tell Ourselves’ and ‘Did U Know’ group exhibition.The two shows bring together

artists whose work is known nationally and internationally with experience in a variety of genre and media.

Tia Carrigan’s exhibition ‘The Stories We Tell Ourselves’ will be on display in the Butterbox. Large artworks with vibrant birdlife and vivid colours will explore the theme of ‘the stories we tell ourselves’. Tia elaborates on the concept around inner dialogues as exploring the ‘…tales we convince ourselves that we belong to and myths that we embrace to stop us from being the best version of ourselves.’ Her gorgeously bright imagery evokes a sense of passion and requires an emotional response, as the artworks beg the viewer to assess their own stories.

The two exhibitions open on Saturday 27 March, tickets are free but booking is essential via the website.

Group exhibition artists: Fiona Groom, Dale Leach, Jo Hawkins, Annelise Howes, Kristy Ann Duffy, Cass Hanley, Jo Bingham, Dr Lindsay Gutteridge, Gail Higgins, Sara Bell, Wendy Britton, Bronwyn Innes, Lindy Holmes, Pam Walsh, Ruth Horton, Rob yn Norris, Nick Halligan, Richard Eggleston, Kevin Dick, Judith Rosenberg, Valarie Willy, Phil Willy, V’s Wild, Jan Dungan, James Strickland, Tony Wellington, and Anne Yang.

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NOOSA Community Support has started the year with a range of new activities for our local seniors.

The Centre, located at 11 Wallace Drive Noosaville, offers a wide range of wellness and social activities that are fun, healthy and entertaining.

Centre Coordinator Linda Wylie said that last year was a tough one for their clients.

“Due to COVID, our clients couldn’t resume their normal Centre based socialisation.

“This year we are all excited to get back together and offer some engaging activities that will suit any local senior, still taking into consideration Covid -19 precautions.”

Morning or afternoon tea is included when participating in art therapy, gardening, the handyman’s tool shed, music and movement sessions as well as social outings and local trips. All materials are provided for the art and gardening sessions and are run by local experts in their field along with the supportive Centre staff to make it a very enjoyable outing.

Come and join the fun at Wallace Drive, Noosaville.

The Centre’s Community Care Officer Jan Gorman said Noosa Community Support is thrilled to be able to offer these fun and social activities again.

“The staff and volunteers are ready and eager to offer support to our valued senior community.” and of course it will be great to see the centre busy again with friendly smiling faces,” she said.

Noosa Community Support can also provide ad-

vice and assistance to local seniors over the age of 65 with navigating My Aged Care and work closely with Carers Gateway.

Other services available are home maintenance, in-home care, shopping, transport and centre based respite for your loved ones For more information please view the timetable of activities on their website www.noosacommunitysupport.com.au or give them a call on 5329 6175.

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Cutting-edge robotic technology continues to advance rehabilitation at Eden Private Hospital COOROY’S 110-yearold Eden Private Hospital is pioneering integrated robotics rehabilitation on the Sunshine Coast, after installing four state-ofthe-art Tyrotherapy machines a few months ago.

The highly anticipated, evidenced-based robotic therapy puts patients at the heart of rehabilitation. Improving patient outcomes and enhancing patient experience, Tyrotherapy makes rehabilitation more motivating and engaging.

As the only hospital in South East Queensland to offer an extensive robotics rehabilitation program, Eden Private Hospital is expecting to become a destination for patients to undertake the intensive therapy.

Hospital CEO, Jo Munday said the main focus is remaining at the forefront of new and innovative technologies that can improve outcomes for patients.

“There is a significant evidence-base on the benefits of introducing robotics into our rehabilitation program (an approach widely used internationally, particular-

ly in Europe),” she said.

“Eden Private has a long established reputation of pioneering rehabilitation on the Sunshine Coast and with robotic technology at the forefront of healthcare, we look forward to continuing that proud track-record with the introduction of Tyrotherapy.”

Developed in Austria, the innovative technology challenges a patient’s physical and cognitive ability in a virtual world.

Benefitting a wide range of adult and adolescent rehabilitation patients, Tyrotherapy helps to improve functional deficits associated with stroke and other neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and Parkinson’s, as well as musculoskeletal and spinal conditions.

Patients either sit at a large touch-controlled screen, stand on a sensor pad for lower-limb activities or use hand-held controls to manoeuvre through games to improve upper-limb movement.

Doctors and patients say the comprehensive

“robotics rehab” program is having positive results in patients who have not progressed with traditional therapy in years.

Paraplegic Sydney MacRae, from Kia Ora is one of them. Mr MacRae is using the technology in his recovery from shoulder reconstruction surgery.

He said it was different from any other type of rehabilitation he had done in the past.

“They work in with one another to get the benefit out of it. I find it quite amazing actually.

“I’ve got to learn to use my muscles in my shoulder totally differently to what I did before and this is where this equipment will make a big difference,” said Mr MacRae. The robotics equipment gives immediate data to therapists, who can then decide when to

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LAST year the Cooroy Pomona Lions club kindly sponsored Nathan Glarvey, a Cooroy resident in him attending the Global Games in Brisbane, and we recently received an update of Nathans recent achievements that the club helped him to accomplish.

Beginning February, Nathan went to Ballarat in Victoria for the Australian National Road Race Series, This race sees all of the best riders in Australia competing together for a Title. Nathan was in the Para category AW11, he was in two races the 12 k Time Trial racing against a clock with other riders racing one minute apart, he won the Gold Medal and an Australian Shirt what he can now wear for 12 months in any TT race, on the Saturday he was in the 42km road race and again won the gold and another shirt, Nathan was again the only competitor from Qld all others ( about 16) were from Victoria.

In January he also won the Para National titles in the Velodrome for the Gold 3000metres , Silver in the 1000m, and God in a race for points call Omnium.

Because of your help with the sponsorship it stared Nathan on this journey and we would like to thankyou once again for supporting him and your generosity.

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Cooroy Pony Club is seeking community help COOROY Horse & Pony Club has been running for over 50 years and their wonderful grounds in Cooroy are due for a face lift. The Club is seeking help from the community to donate goods, services or financial help so they can repair and improve the grounds, fences and structures as required.

They also invite local businesses to come on board to sponsor their

2021 Gymkhana being held in September. This is always a fantastic event!

Are you good at fencing? Are you a builder/ handyman?

Can you donate goods or financial support?

Do you just want to help in some way? Any help will be welcomed with open arms and the club will help promote any businesses that come on board.

The club is currently applying

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The year has started off very well with thirty-one 2021 memberships and plenty of things planned for the year ahead.

If you would like to help in any way, shape or form please contact Club President Siona Howard at cooroypc@outlook. com The kids and horses will be very grateful!

Update from Noosa Pirates

THANK you Falcons!

Thank you Noosa! Thank you ball boys. What a great night of footy.

Well it promised plenty, and it certainly delivered.

Two big State League games with plenty of Pirate flavour involved too.

For the SC Falcons, the hit out was the perfect

preparation for their upcoming season kick off in two weeks time. We wish them all the very best for the upcoming season.

To the local fans and those who travelled up to Pirate Park, we say a huge thank you, and we hope that you enjoyed some great Noosa hospitality.

To our football committees, volunteers and sponsors who worked so hard in delivering a great event, we also offer a big, heartfelt thanks.

So from here, it is all about the third leg of the Pirates Triple Treat, as we kick off Round 1 of the SCGRL competition.

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IT was a valiant effort by the Cooroy-Eumundi women’s team on Valentine’s Day, who were outclassed by Yandina.

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Kerryn Matthews, scored a terrific 50 forcing her retirement.

A slight rain delay saw the game shortened to 27 overs each. When the second wicket finally fell they were 2 for 105 at the sixteenth over. However, the Cougars rallied well and never gave up, tightening up fielding and bowling.

Young Carys Underwood(1/22 off 4) bowled the final over and Cooroy managed to hold them to 6/151 off their 27.

As Cooroy-Eumundi walked out to bat, the rain started to fall with just enough to wet the field and slow it down. The Yandina opener, Joytti Besford,

bowled some of the best bowling we have faced this season and quickly knocked over Fiona Gardiner, Amanda Tie and Petrina McAulay. The Cougars found themselves at 3/16 in the fifth over, and in a bit of shock.

Carys Underwood (8) came to the crease with orders to help settle the innings. At only 13 years of age playing women’s Tier 1 cricket, she did just that, facing 53 balls before going out with the score on 4/74.

When captain Margit Cruice retired (50no), Kat Anderson (19no) played her best innings this season, trying to push the score along. Unfortunately Co-

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ing with a great group of like-minded women.

Interested? Contact Zoe from the Eumundi Dragons for all the details on 0417 745 144.

Season to start in April 2021.

oroy couldn’t catch up, running out of overs and finishing 8/101.

Even though some of the team had played together before, this was a team that had new players, young players, and even women who had never played ball sports before.

They have done an outstanding job just to reach the semi-finals. Every woman on that field put her heart into cricket and gave this season her best. They are a wonderful representation of women’s cricket on the Sunshine Coast.

Congratulations to Yandina on their well deserved win to reach the Grand Final.

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Amazing water views Swimming, sailing, windsurfing, paddling, boating, fishing, bushwalking, beachcombing.

Or perhaps you’ll just settle on your designer deck, drinking in spectacular views over Lake Cootharaba and the Noosa Everglades to the Cooloola National Park and North Shore Sand Blow.

Rath Cuan is Gaelic for “harbour stronghold”.

Whether you are looking for a lakeside retreat or planning to make your home on Noosa’s northern waters, 61 Woongar St is a stunning property offering an incredible lifestyle.

Designed by highly awarded Noosa architect, Stephen Kidd, the home has been crafted for the views and the abundance of natural light and sea breezes.

It has been built to last a lifetime with impeccable attention to detail and no expense spared throughout.

In a position second to none,

it has perfect northerly aspect, elevation, and 630sqm of land overlooking the water and the wilderness reserve beyond.

The main house features beautiful timber floors, high ceilings, seamless indoor outdoor spaces, separate living areas, and fireplace.

There are two spacious bedrooms and designer bathroom.

The Scandi-styled kitchen has a stainless Smeg pizza oven ideal for easy entertaining on the huge covered deck.

Guests may never leave their very own pavilion with separate entry, spacious

bedroom/sitting, ensuite and covered deck. With plenty of room for a kitchenette, it could easily be made fully self-contained.

Renowned as a family holiday destination and water sports playground, Boreen Point has road and river access to Noosa Heads.

It’s just 25 minutes by car to the hustle of Hasting Street, or launch your boat and take the scenic route to the cafes and boutiques.

If you want to own in the same neighbourhood as Australia’s premier resort destination and enjoy the serenity of village life in a designer home, 61 Woongar Street, Boreen Point offers the best of all worlds.

Ideally a helping hand and some friendly advice goes a long way to put people’s minds at rest.

Paul Bielby has a gentle and consultative approach that delivers very successful outcomes and outstanding results for his valued clients.

“The seller is in control and I work for them to achieve the results in the time frame they require.”

“My sellers don’t get left out on the streets looking for their next home. I have a proven formula which provides assuredness that their needs are being met during and after the sale of their home”.

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Mountain views, modern home and usable land This property is sure to tick the boxes for so many purchasers with spectacular mountain views, modern 4 bed, 2 bath home and a usable 1596sqm of land!

The low set brick home is perfectly positioned on a huge corner allotment taking in the very best of mountain views.

There are stone benches throughout the house.

The main bedroom includes a walk-inwardrobe and ensuite.

There’s a media room, a stylish kitchen with gas cooking and a covered entertainment area.

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Buying or selling your long-time family home can be a daunting experience. ‘Where to start and what needs doing’ are just some of the questions home owners ask themselves.

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Stonebridge Sanctuary for sale

Tucked away in the lush verdant countryside of Traveston is ‘Stonebridge Sanctuary’ - a gracious north-facing residence showcasing a stunning outlook across its resplendent dam and beyond to Woondum National Park.

Set on a magnificent 10-acre parcel of land, the property is truly breathtaking inside and out.

The residence is rendered block with a steel frame covering 400 square metre.

It includes an elegant formal entry, three bedrooms, two luxury bathrooms, a formal lounge with wood burning fireplace, a huge central kitchen with adjacent meals area, a dining room, office, massive laundry/utility room, and an expansive fully-

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screened ‘Florida Room’ with a picturesque outlook across the dam, adjacent gazebo, and a double lockup garage.

Other infrastructure on the property includes boundary fencing, aggregate driveway, 6mx4m single bay shed, 2x3m garden shed, chook run, 20,000-gallon concrete tank plus 15,000-gallon tank (for shed), 3 x bio cycle systems with new pumps, 25 x garden taps, pavilion with built-in stone BBQ, and 18mx8x3m high colour bond 3-bay shed with 6x18m open cover extension - fully insulated with 3 phase power, water, septic, and bathroom.

Five of the acres at the rear of the property are flat and suitable for horse and livestock, or other purposes.

The property also has an abundance of fruit and nut trees including figs, guava, mango, mulberries, pecan, macadamia, citrus, and native berries.

Privacy is absolute - and the property borders a side gazetted road and has three side entrances.

All this acreage splendour, yet you can access the amenities of local townships such as Pomona and Cooroy within 12-20 minutes and be dining at Hastings Street or swimming at Main Beach Noosa within approximately 40 minutes.

Address: 4 Flindersia Drive, Traveston Price: Contact Agent Agents: Eliot Krause & Kimberley Thwaites on 0409 920 861.

Rural living with convenience When it comes to the best of both worlds this modern Queenslander at Carters Ridge has plenty to offer.

Built 24 years ago by an owner builder for their own family, the house features six bedrooms and 2.99ha of land.

Situated on an elevated ridge, the home showcases stunning views and gentle breezes. Nestled behind a pretty white picket fence and beneath a high gabled new corrugated iron roof, it oozes ambience and tranquility.

Upstairs the home opens to a veranda. There is also an extra-large main bedroom, with an up-dated ensuite featuring Italian floor tiles There is a walk-in wardrobe and a parents’ retreat or study, with bi-folding doors to complete the secluded east wing.

The central part of the home has a large open plan lounge and dining room opening onto the back veranda. It features polished wood floors, beautiful high ceilings, a bay window seat, flanked by white shuttered windows looking out onto a cottage garden, and a wood fire for winter coziness.

The kitchen looks out across the back veranda

to the misty hills of Eerwah Vale and the Mapleton forest. It features stone benches, Italian appliances, transferrable shelving, and a wooden floor.

The west wing comprises three more bedrooms (one opening onto the back veranda) off a wide hallway.

The main heritage-style bathroom features a spa bath. At the end of the hallway is a laundry/utility room with doors to both verandas.

Downstairs provides the opportunity for dual living with two more bedrooms (one of which could be used as a large working-from-home office), a bathroom with shower, a functional kitchen, and a dining-living area. There are three sliding glass doors opening onto a

private veranda with a board-walk to a gazebo ideal for yoga, Pilates or just taking in the tranquility of the valley below and the mountain views.

The cool salt-water pool, which has its own waterfall feature, is surrounded by a tropical garden A large 64,000 litre tank supplies ample fresh water to the house while a second tank, fed by water pumped up from the beautiful dam, refreshes the gardens surrounding the house, pool, and the vegetable gardens through an irrigation system.

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Old world charm in Eumundi This unique property offers a touch of Eumundi history, with the added bonus of modern facilities.

Built in the early 20th century ‘The Old Bank’ holds significant historical association with the commercial development of Eumundi.

It was built in 1909 by Backen of Yandina for Edgar Jefferies for the purpose of the Bank of New South Wales.

As the story goes the bank shifted in 1910 to 102 Memorial Drive.

Following this, Edger Jefferies leased the building to other enterprises.

Do you love the idea of a classic bank building full of character with nothing left to do but move in and commence your business? This charming commercial space in the heart of Eumundi could be just perfect.

This 76sqm (approx) space is currently used as an Art Gallery and is located in a central position in Eumundi town centre.

Directly opposite Queensland’s biggest Artisan & Craft market with an annual visitation of around 1.2 million people (according to visitsunshinecoast.com) the old Westpac Bank is steeped in history.

The original vault is still there, now being used for storage.

With high ceilings, a stylish entry and traditional front windows, complete with classic iron bars from the bygone bank era, the property provides a timeless appeal as well as a functional secure entry.

The elevated ceilings give a voluminous feeling of space. It contains a well-appointed separate kitchen area with secure rear access to the car park.

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Features include: · Traditional Façade · Air-conditioning & fans · Contemporary lighting · Seperate kitchen facilities · Security System · Rear Door Access · Toilet Facilities · Car Parking at rear · Strong pedestrian traffic flow Agent: Ray White Rural Eumundi, Phone: 5442 8080 Agent: Jen Galinska - 0499 011 971

With 2 titles and a 1012sqm block this property offers a wide array of opportunities for the right buyers.

Ideally located within walking distance to town, this home is situated on an elevated block of land overlooking the Dayboro township to the mountains beyond.

With its north-facing aspect, the home is awaiting an ambitious renovator.

Agency: Ray White Rural Eumundi 5442 8080 Agents: Vicki Pain - 0427 655 209 Dell Pain – 0499 989 025

188 acres of views, pasture and wetland close to Noosa

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This property offers 76.15 ha (188 acres) of fertile land on the edge of the Noosa Hinterland with views to die for.

It is a lifestyle block in nature’s playground, including endless possibilities for nature lovers and/or small hold grazing or crop farming with its fertile black basalt soil.

The block includes 70 acres of improved pastures, Bloodwood, Eucalypts, Casuarinas, and five spring-fed dams. It is 25 minutes north of Tewantin, 30 minutes east of Gympie, 45 minutes south of Rainbow Beach and only 60 minutes to Sunshine Coast airport. It is located on the Cooloola Way intersection - from where there is a direct 4WD route to Rainbow Beach and Harry’s Hut on the Noosa River.

It also has access to Mt Coondoo which is surrounded by state forest and national park. Standing 280m high, Mt Coondoo has more than 270 degree views to the east and it is accessible from your backyard.

The block also has views of Cooloola Sandpatch on entering the McRae Rd driveway and rapidly expanding views of Lake Cootharaba and Noosa as you ascend the mountain. Coondoo Creek begins on this property and there are magnificent mossy weirs, oases and grottos to discover throughout the property with around 17% being heritage protected.

Your daily swimming options are Harry’s Hut, Boreen Point, Elanda Point Everglades, Noosa Main and North Shore beaches, Teewah and Double Island or Rainbow Beach.

At Harry’s Hut, have a cool swim on hot

days, peaceful kayaking down the river or fishing in the tin-ny.

Boreen Point is on Lake Cootharaba about 15 minutes’ drive, which is ideal for shallow water play or wind-based sports and always provides a breeze on hot days.

Stop on the way at the Apollonian Ho-tel, a beautiful and historic place to have a meal or quench your thirst.

Elanda Point glamping spot also has a beautiful bar and restaurant near the Noosa Everglades.

Pub and brunch needs are fulfilled at your local Country Life Hotel and famous Black Ant General Store and cafe at Kin Kin village 10 minutes south.

Cooloola Berries is a pick-your-own strawberry farm and slow-food café, with Sunday paella and homemade berry ciders, only 10 min away towards Goomboorian.

Life on this mountain promises endless possibilities getting back to nature with amazing rainforest and a variety of stunning natural water sources.

Features include: “ 188 acres “ 70 acres improved pasture “ 5 spring-fed dams “ black basalt soil “ privacy, yet convenient “ spectacular views “ abundant wildlife\\ Price: Offers over $1,250,000 Agent: Ray White Pomona Hinterland Contact: Peggy Roberts, 0490 254 135

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Old stud goes under the hammer online Up high on the hill on Ocean View Rd, the Old Ocean View Stud offers two homes and a total of more than 20.69ha of land, just 7 minutes’ drive from Dayboro.

The property, which will be offered up at auction online on March 19 as a “whole package”, and if not sold, potentially be auctioned in pieces, features fertile soil, wide ranging views, and a long history in the world of horses and horse racing.

On one part of the property a grand and elegant Queenslander dominates the escarpment with the farm below it plateauing out to gently undulating pastures which were once a horse stud breeding facility.

The property is familiar to many as ‘Ocean View Stud’, which in 1977, was home to champion American halter ‘Hunch Bid’, hailed as America’s greatest 2yo Halter stallion before being imported into Australia in 1973.

The property history still remains with the large breeding stable.

The extra-large shed provides the new owners with numerous opportunities.Being barn-style it has upstairs

ONLINE AUCTION Friday 19th March, 2021 at 10.30am ‘Old Ocean View Stud’, Ocean View * 20.69ha - 51.13 acres * 7 minutes to Dayboro * Permanent water with 2 dams and a sub-artesian well * Views to Moreton Bay and D’Aguilar mountain ranges. * A country cottage Queensland style. * Great grazing and finishing country.

workers accommodation (2 separate entry, self-contained, flats) over stables and workshop areas.

The true character of this facility still remains but restoring it to its former glory would provide you with some of the most amazing ocean and rural views.

And views are what the main house on the property at Ocean View Road, Ocean View is all about.* It is a truly unique, architecturally designed, home that has been crafted to capture the views, and make it easy to enjoy the

fresh air and the clear sounds of silence while making the most of the natural filtered light throughout the home.

A grand and central timber staircase leads to the top level providing the true definition of living on top-ofthe-world - even providing views to the city.

The large timber deck embraces the outdoors living area to complete this 4

bedroom, 2 bathroom home that is set on a 4129sqm (1.02 acres) block and is currently tenanted with long term tenants happy to stay on as they have made this their home for a number of years.

Completing this area of the property is the two bay shed and rainwater tanks. *This property forms part of ‘Old Ocean View Stud’

that will go to auction as a whole. Should the property not sell each lot will be auctioned off individually.

Agent: Ray White Rural Eumundi - 5442 8080 Agency: Vicki Pain – 0427 655 209

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Sublime 91 acres and top views Dreaming of finding that very special acreage worthy of your dream home?

Rarely does the opportunity arise to secure prime 91 acres only 54km to Noosa river.

Pristine ex-dairy grazing land with abundant water and spectacular rural views is the stuff of dreams.

Ideal for both horses and cattle with boundary fencing and lovely fertile flats (ap 35 acres flat) With lush improved pastures and a variety of interesting topography including water holes and gently undulating hills, this

private rural land presents as a postcard of the Australian countryside.

There are plenty of options to build your dream home, including the highest point which offers 360 views.

Located on Shadbolt Rd, Mothar Mountain arguably one of the most picturesque country roads of the area it is very close to the Cedar Pocket dam and the Mothar Mountain rock pools.

This long held family acreage is part of a larger farm which was subdivided some years ago and is the last remaining block.

Price: Offers over $1.2million Agent: Paul Bielby Agency: Hinternoosa Inspection: By appointment only and meeting with agent Phone: 0437 346 256

Elegant home, stunning outlook

Breathtaking views on a stunning five acre block close to Cooroy First time offered for sale in 21 years, this ranch style homestead, set perfectly on 2.01Ha (5 acres), is beautifully presented and lovingly maintained.

The panoramic views over surrounding farmland of rolling green hills are like a living landscape of natural beauty with the odd cow or two in the distance.

The spacious four bedroom, three bathroom home boasts ducted air conditioning, separate lounging and living areas, plus a large fully glassed covered outdoor entertaining area big enough to hold gatherings of any size.

Positioned to embrace the distracting views, the roomy kitchen has electric appliances and plenty of storage and bench space.

In fact, storage is a real feature throughout this lovely home.

All bedrooms are a good size however the main bedroom is very generous with a walk-in robe and its own ensuite.

There is so much to talk about with this home including an attached double lock up garage housing the third bathroom, ideal for cleaning up before coming inside or perhaps if you are looking for space to easily convert to Page 42 - Cooroy Rag, March 2021

Address: 1453 Cooroy Belli Creek Road, Ridgewood Price: Offers Over $949,000 Details: 4 Bed 3 Bath 4 Car Inspect: By appointment Agents: Jeanette Catalano jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au or 0422 923 851 Mario Catalano mario@hinternoosa.com.au or 0400 613 879 a granny flat?

The single level home has loads of windows to let in the lovely natural light and gentle breezes, and shady verandahs that wrap almost all the way around, that really add to the home’s easy liveability.

The fertile land is gently sloping and boasts cleared grassy paddocks that would suit any rural pursuit.

Already established are rows of various fruit trees that are irrigated from the large dam.

There is a separate 3 bay shed, 7m x 10.5m, with 3 phase power to boot.

Other features of this superb property are plenty of solar panels, solar hot water, 4 rainwater tanks all interconnected and circulated, raised garden beds, boundary fencing, and a large chicken coop.

All of this is just approximately a 15 minute scenic drive into Cooroy.

Inspection is by appointment, so arrange yours by contacting me directly.

Features: • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms on 5 acres • Ducted air conditioning, solar panels • Large all weather entertaining area • 7m x 10.5m separate shed, 3 phase power • Established fruit trees, chook pen • Dam irrigates the trees and gardens • Breathtaking rolling hill views • Suit horses or any rural pursuit • Peace and quiet, approx. 15 minutes to Cooroy

Have you been looking for a property that combines the comfort of a stylish home with peace, privacy and space in the Noosa hinterland? Stop looking!

This elegant, contemporary residence with stunning Mount Cooroora views is set on 22 acres of beautiful, useable land ideal for horses or livestock.

The 10-year-old home has been meticulously maintained and boasts lifestyle features including high ceilings, ducted air-conditioning, and a surround sound system. Designed for entertaining, the modern kitchen is complete with double ovens, gas cooking, integrated dishwasher, stone benchtops and a generous walk-in pantry.

The living space includes dining and lounge areas with a fireplace for warming up on winter evenings.This area opens through massive glass bifold doors onto a covered outdoor entertaining patio with views across the property to the mountain.

A separate covered outdoor games and entertaining area is perfect for lazy days with friends and family and enjoys an outlook over the sparkling pool, where you can soak up the Mount Cooroora vista while you float.

The enormous master suite includes a walk-in robe and ensuite with double shower, the other two large bedrooms have built-ins, and there’s a separate home office/study that’s large enough to accommodate a single bed, desk and filing cabinet.

For horse lovers, there’s a tack room, stables and two fenced paddocks. With power and a split system air-conditioning, the tack room could easily be converted into a home office.

Water is plentiful with town water, two dams, two 22,500L

Address: 21 Victoria Street, Cooran Price: Offers Over $1,250,000 Details: 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car 1 Pool Inspect: By appointment Agents: Kess Prior kess@hinternoosa.com.au 0404 344 399 Graham Smith grahams@hinternoosa.com.au 0408 874 888 water tanks for the house, plus a 22,500L water tank for the paddocks.

Further features include a 6-bay shed, four bays of which are lockable and two are designed for storing large equipment such as your tractor and horse float. Plus, there’s a fruit orchard, large vegetable garden, chook pen and gorgeous gardens.

This stunning property sits alongside Six Mile Creek and is just two minutes from Cooran and 15 minutes to Cooroy.

Other features: • Home office, resort-style pool with mountain views, fire pit 2 fenced paddocks, stables, tack room, 6-bay shed, 2 carports Town and plentiful tank water, 2 dams, fruit orchard, chook pen • Adjacent to Six Mile Creek, absolute privacy, lovely gardens • 15 minutes to Cooroy, 35 minutes to Noosa, 43 minutes to Sunshine Coast airport.

$1,100,000

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