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William and Jessie Cambage WILLIAM and Jessie Cambage are historic figures in Cooroy, having been one of the first residents to settle into what was an almost non-existent country town and create a life. Their descendant, Kennedy McGrath honours them by Sponsoring a Star on the Ri-Con Cooroy Christmas Tree to share their story.

William and Jessie (nee Kennedy) Cambage arrived in Cooroy from Milton NSW on 6 October 1911, at first taking up land at ‘Happy Jack’ on the Mary River with their children - Eva Mary, John Fisher, Melba Jessie, Emma Ann, William Donald, Isobel McPherson, Marjorie Daisy Fisher, Sarah Fisher, Flora Elizabeth, Edna Jane,

James and Sophie McGrath and Amy Violet. Of their children the elder 7 were born in Milton NSW and the younger 4 were born in Cooroy, where they had originally moved for the sake of their children’s education. William owned many farms in Cooroy from 1911 to 1949, he was a great family man who was well respected in the community.

For a number of years, he was a director of the ‘Wide Bay Dairy Association’. This Association operated butter factories in Cooroy, Gympie, Maryborough, and Wondai. He also served as a Councillor on the Noosa Shire Council from 1933 to 1949.

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Celebration of excellence

NOOSA District State High School publicly acknowledged success of the students across both the junior and senior campuses last week at the school’s annual awards night, The Celebration of Excellence.

The school captains for 2017 were officially recognised, with Sena Pugh and Lily Collier announced as school captains and

Mitchell Thomas and Billie Griffin receiving acknowledgement as vice captains.

The guest speaker for the evening was recently retired longest-serving teacher Elizabeth Garbacz, who shared her thoughts, memories and advice from her unique perspective as a past NDSHS student, parent of three graduated stu-

dents and a teacher.

Academic, cultural and sporting awards were presented to students in Years 7 to 12 as well as to students from NDSHS feeder schools who have excelled in the school’s junior summit program.

2016 platinum and excellence awards were presented to students excelling in academic, cultural,

sporting and citizenship and students who received top placings in Year 12 subjects were the recipients of a variety of incredible prizes.

Year 11 student Mitchell Thomas received the Eumundi QCWA Mary Ball Memorial Outstanding Academic Excellence Award; Year 12 student Ben Mander was awarded the Senior Sportsman of the

20 SHE OAK CLOSE, BLACK MOUNTAIN Year; Year 12 student Finley Wegener received the Noosa Federation of the Arts Inc Senior Outstanding Cultural Achievement Award; and Year 12 student Reagan Greentree received the Parents’ and Citizens’ Association and CALTEX Best All Rounder Award.

Year 12 student Matthew Craigie received the Cooroy and Eumundi Freemasons Senior Dux of the School; the Australian Defence Force Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award for Year 12; and the CQ University Student of the Year.

Matthew also received awards for citizenship; the RSL mathematics prize; the spirit of aviation; public speaking; gold academic; gold leadership; and for top placings in mathematics A, B and C, chemistry, physics and aerospace.

Sporting team of the year was awarded to the open girls touch team and the winning house of the year was named as Cooroora.

The students, parents and teachers in attendance found the evening to be meaningful and a momentous occasion most fitting for the breadth of talent and level of expertise showcased within the current student body.

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At the beginning of this year, Noosa Council passed the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre back to the community under the management of the Cooroy Future Group Inc on a trial period of 12 months.

CFG Chairman, Tex Pipke, has now confirmed that Council has authorised its CEO to enter into an

agreement with the Cooroy Future Group Inc to operate the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre for a three year period, with a three year option, commencing on 1 January 2017.

Kerri Contini, Manager Libraries and Galleries at Council, has thanked the Cooroy Future Group and Butter Factory staff for

their genuine efforts in establishing the Butter Factory under the new community management model and congratulated all on the success of operations to date.

“We are delighted to have this news”, said Tex. “Our Board and Management Committee are all volunteers, and we have

put in many hours, with our staff, to ensure the Butter Factory is full with exhibitions, workshops and other activities. We have noticed increased visitations and have received very positive feedback throughout the year”.

“We have exciting proposals for new ventures in hand, and on 1 December

we will be opening a retail shop to support, promote and nurture handmade arts and crafts of local, predominantly Sunshine Coast, artists.”

The Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre has four part time paid staff as well as a wonderful army of volunteers who meet and greet visitors to the BFAC and who will also be assisting in the running of the shop. As with any community organisations, the BFAC is always looking for more volunteers, so anyone looking to assist in this vibrant, growing arts centre, drop in, talk to the volunteer on duty and pick up some volunteer paperwork. “We’d love to see you” said Tex.

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William was a foundation member of the Cooroy Bowls Club and a keen and well respected bowler until his death on 15 August 1951. Jessie predeceased William having died on 28 September 1941 and both are buried in the Cooroy Cemetery.

Marjorie Cambage’s ashes are also with William and Jessie.

Their daughter, Eva Mary, married William Mark McGrath at West Cooroy on 26 July 1922; they later operated the farm there until the early 1940’s. Together Mark and Eva raised a large family - Billie (deceased 1925), Marie Gladys, Elsie May (deceased 2014), Alan Mark, Eva Jean, Dorothy Merle, Walter Kennedy, and Errol John (deceased 1974).

Both Mark and Eva died in 1979; their ashes are now interned in Cooroy Cemetery with their son Billie. Kennedy McGrath currently lives in Cooroy, Alan in Pomona, Marie in Sydney, Jean in Brisbane, and Dorothy in Warwick. Ruth Kerr, a grand-daughter of William and Jessie Cambage frequently visits Cooroy where she owns property. Ruth’s mother Sarah Fraser (nee Cambage), and father, Roy, are also buried in Cooroy Cemetery.

If you’d like to honour someone – past or present you too can “Sponsor a Star” which costs $200.

Contact admin@cooroy.com.au or to find out more about Christmas in Cooroy visit www.christmasincooroy.com.au.

The second star on the Ri-con Christmas tree is for a local Cooroy family James and Sophie McGrath and is sponsored by their descendent and well know local, Kennedy McGrath.

“The Sponsor a Star on the Ricon Christmas Tree is such a great way to honour someone special in your life. Our family felt that as we descended from two pioneering families in Cooroy it was a great way to recognise them,” said Kennedy McGrath.

James McGrath grew up in New South Wales and from his early boyhood, was closely connected with the breeding and improving of cattle, particularly AIS cattle and Ayrshire dairy cattle. James won in all the leading shows in New South Wales including Sydney with his biggest success gained with the Ayrshire bull, Loftus.

James also went on to become a noted judge at Sydney and other main shows in NSW at different periods. He was also appointed Judge of the AIS and Ayrshire breeds at many Queensland shows. His advice, which was always freely given, was sought by many of the leading dairymen of the North Coast.

At age 35 he married Sophie Mary Badans, of Jamberoo NSW, with whom he went on to have a beautiful family. James and Sophie moved from Nowra NSW, to Bundaberg in 1906 as manager of the dairy cattle for ‘Buss Estate’ at Bundaberg with their children Myra, Rita Jane, James Clyde, William Mark, Percy Mervyn. In Bundaberg they had another child, Herbert Wesley.

The family moved to Cooroy in 1907, camping in the railway yards behind where the post office now stands. In 1908 the final addition to the family, Charles Phillip Crawford, arrived. The family then settled in the Happy Jack Creek area where they developed a dairy farm.

Of their seven children two sons, James Clyde and William Mark, served in World War I. Sadly, James Clyde did not make it home. The Gympie Times reported that J. C. McGrath had been killed in action on Tuesday 22 October 1918 and the news was broken to his parents by Reverend J Gaunders. James had been on the front for three years and was just shy of twentyone when he died. In 1919 William Mark returned home to his family, hailed by the Gympie Times as a Returned Hero.

The grief Sophie endured at the loss of her child never left her and she passed away four years later in Cooroy on Saturday 29 July 1922 and is buried in the Cooroy Cemetery. At almost 80 years of age, on Friday 10 June 1938 James passed away in the Cooroy Private Hospital. The funeral took place at the Cooroy Cemetery and the Methodist Reverend W. Lawton officiated at the graveside.

The McGrath family is today remembered as a pioneer family of Cooroy and the incredible lives they lived are truly valued by those who live here.

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Where is Australia going?

Do we know? Do we care?

We live in a world of talk, of political inactivity, Our politicians can tell us the problems, but solving them is beyond their capacity.

We are losing our creativity, our proud sense of the adventurous, Our readiness to ‘have a go’ our precious national cleverness, But while we think we’re clever, and our world is ‘apple pie’, That other world is very busy, and tends to pass us by.

We have a standard of living, the envy of other nations, But we find it impossible, to understand the overpopulated Asians.

The list of problems seems endless, one could almost think it’s grave.

The Government won’t confront it, they’re not willing, and not brave.

People want a solid economy, a quick and fair solution, Highly paid economists, just add to the general confusion.

Once more the Government is fiddling with education, they just can’t leave it alone, This time they’ve picked on funding, the reason is quite unknown.

No wonder the teachers get confused, frustrated, and quite stressed, Just let them teach, ban politics, it’s obvious that they know best.

The young people are taught for years, study, matriculate, Then can’t find a job, while the politicians just cogitate.

It’s sad this wonderful country, is threatened with decline, All because our legislators are reluctant to toe the line.

A politician is someone who can sit on the fence, and still be able to keep two ears to the ground.

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A PETITION calling on Main Roads to implement changes to assist with an easier traffic flow through Cooroy is available for public signing at Issa Creations, Belvedere Newsagency and Cooroy RSL until January 31, 2017.

The petition states: After many years of pleading, our community asks for action now, before another fatality – in constructing an easier traffic flow throughout Cooroy – lessening grid locks, dangerous school conditions and freeing up emergency services. Safety ahead of bureaucracy – emergency service ahead of fatality.

The petition is being organised by concerned Cooroy resident M. Prior who has sent detailed plans detailing problems and possible solutions to Noosa Council, Main Roads and Queensland Rail.

“Gridlocks are dangerous, especially when life is endangered when police are unable to access Myall Street and ambulances are held up on the overpass,” says Mr Prior.

“It’s a disgrace. Cooroy has to use every means possible to influence Main Roads to take action.

“At the very least, the overhead walkway has to be relocated. A roundabout at the Elm and Diamond St and Elm and Myall St intersections. There is no excuse after all these years of pleading for necessary changes. We pay increasingly higher annual registration where Main Roads should be working in the interests of the general public, not sitting on their hands doing nothing. No delaying works at the behest of our Transport Minister until another fatality occurs,” said Mr Prior.

Family businesses Geoff Edwards, Branch Manager, Bendigo Community Bank, Cooroy Loosely defined, a family business is that in which two or more family members work, and in which at least 50% of the ownership rests in family hands.

Family-owned business is by far the largest sector in the Australian economy.

If you operate a family business you will face some unique challenges. In addition to the typical concerns of a business of your size, in your industry, you will need to consider the following: • How can you balance the different needs, interests and priorities of family members and non-family members in your business?

• How can you raise capital without sacrificing equity?

• What criteria have you developed for family members joining the business?

• Do you have a family council or other mechanism to ensure all family members have a say in the running of the business?

• To whom will you pass control and/or ownership of your business? How can you ensure that this process is planned and orderly?

Family businesses often

lack the right outlook and professional management practices to maximise the long-term growth and value in their businesses. They have the strong desire to accumulate wealth, but few family businesses seem willing to accept outside investment or use modern business practices to maintain or increase their value.

Key missing elements are a business plan with written job descriptions for management and a formal strategic plan.

All businesses should also have a documented ownership succession plan.

Other areas where family businesses could improve are having non-family board members, hold regular board meetings, have a plan to address technological opportunities, make use

of business-to-business ecommerce practices and benchmark their business against world best practice.

It is clear that a lot of effort and heartache goes into building a business so don’t fail to extract the maximum value when you exit.

Whether or not you are planning on selling your business in the near or distant future, there are some fundamental strategies that can protect and build the value of a family business.

If you have any questions on your business would like to discuss any other banking matter, Please feel free to drop into the branch or call me on 5447 7131 (Cooroy), 5485 1786 (Pomona) or you can also email me at geoff.edwards@bendigo adelaide.com.au.

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Ways to be a super woman with your super Chad Monroe Certified Financial Planner® of Provision Wealth Management* With women having less super money for retirement than men, there are some ways to play catch up.

You may know the intimate details of your household finances, but what about your super balance?

Along with the family home, super is often one of your most valuable assets. Yet many women are lagging behind men when it comes to the amount they’ll have saved in super for their retirement.

Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that men between ages 55 and 64 have a higher average superannuation balance than women the same age: $321,993 compared with $180,0131. In fact, across all age groups, men have more super, and a quarter of women have no super savings at all2.

Why do women have less super?

The reasons vary, but commonly link back to women’s roles as caregivers. Women often take time out of the workforce to have

children, or to look after ageing parents, and when they return to work, many may do so in lower-paid roles or on a part-time basis. Statistics show 44% of employed women work part-time, compared with 15% of employed men3.

On average, women also earn less than men, with the gender pay gap sitting at 17.9% as of November 20154.

Coupled with a longer life expectancy – 84 years for women compared with 80 for men5 – this equates to a financial triple whammy.

What could it mean for women and retirement?

To retire comfortably now, it’s forecast that a single female would need $43,062 per year6. Even a modest standard of living in retirement – which allows for the basics – will cost $23,767 a year7, assuming you are in relatively good health and own your own home.

With this in mind, the reality is that some women will be unable to lead the lifestyle they desire in retirement, some may need to delay retirement and work for longer, and some may

need to supplement their retirement income with the Age Pension.

How to be a super woman with your super While the statistics show the challenges women face, there are a number of things you can do today to understand your super and make it work harder for you.

• Consider consolidating. You can do a lost super search to help you track down any super you may have left behind when changing jobs and consolidate it into one super fund. But make sure you look out for any exit or withdrawal fees, or if there are implications to your insurance.

• Salary sacrifice into super. Did you know you can ask your employer to put some of your pre-tax salary into your super?

You’ll only be taxed 15%* on this amount.

Bear in mind there are annual individual tax limits that apply to your employer super contributions. Find out more about how salary sacrificing could work for you by using our calculator. *30% if you earn over

$300,000 pa • After-tax contributions. As well as getting your employer to contribute more money into super, you can also contribute more yourself after you’ve been paid.

There’s currently a limit of $180,000 per year for these super contributions.

• Low income super contribution. If you earn $37,000 or less a year and put some pre-tax money into your super, you may get an automatic payment into your super account of up to $500 from the Australian Taxation Office. Learn more about the low income super contribution.

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If you’re a low income earner or don’t earn an income at all, your spouse (or de facto partner) can put after-tax money into your super to top it up. If you earn $10,800 or less and your spouse contributes at least $3,000, this can get them an 18% tax offset— saving them up to $540 per year in tax. If your annual income exceeds $13,800 you can still

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Ailing symbol of sacrifice OR priceless heritage on death row EVER since the Cooroy Memorial Hall was closed for public use as a result of an unfortunate but necessary action by the Cooroy and District RSL management, its structural integrity and hopes of remedial refurbishment have been the subject of considerable efforts by good and dedicated people agonising over, just what could be done to restore, save and reopen the grand old building thus continuing its glorious journey through time from its origins in 1926.

The Hall was built by the extraordinary generosity of local residents who agreed, as a caring and grateful community to dedicate a part of their meagre income to create a memorial to the Serviceman and Nurses from the region who gave so much for their country in World War One. These are the ‘Ordinary People’ Prime Minister Paul Keating referred to in his beautifully

crafted speech delivered in 1993 at the interment of the ‘Unknown Soldier’ in Canberra. Mr Keating made the very valid point that the “lesson was, that they were not ordinary.” Of course he was referring to the ‘Unknown Soldier’ but the sentiment applies equally to the Cooroy community in agreeing to fund the hall construction so long ago.

The Cooroy and District RSL has been the recipient of baseless, grossly unfair and bitter criticism over its prudent decision to divest itself of responsibility as trustee and guardian of the old hall.

And to the ‘nay-sayers’ who persist in targeting the RSL, please understand that the club must function, pay its bills, retain its staff and continue as a viable ex-service organisation whilst addressing its own core functions.

Maintaining the old hall in an appropriate manner was simply beyond the clubs modest

resources. However, pointing the finger of blame in Australia has become a national pastime and to many - the truth be damned!

The latest development in this issue sees the Noosa Shire Council making efforts to secure ownership of part of the land within the hall curtilage from the very silent, responsible state government department, both parties seemingly pursuing their own interests.

Many local people are also questioning the apparent lack of significant involvement by our local member and speaker of the house, Mr Wellington who has had input in the past but seems conspicuous by his recent absence. The Council at its recent meeting in Cooroy made the profound claim ‘that the hall problem was ‘not of its making’ and felt obliged to offer up a series of options; Will the Cooroy and district community find the

cash to refurbish the hall ? Should we demolish the structure and convert it to a park and perhaps move the existing war memorial to the site?

To the bureaucrats and councillors who would contemplate a demolition of this fine old building, I suggest you will answer to a very hostile community if such a plan comes to fruition.

Councillor Ingrid Jackson put voice to what I believe is the only sensible and sustainable resolution to this issue.

Council secures the necessary funds, just the way it does with any high profile and expensive civic project like the Hastings Street upgrade and other tourist industry related developments. The funds then committed to refurbish, up grade, modernise and convert the hall into a multi-use complex.

The front six metres in depth (taken from the street boundary) of the

hall site being the subject of new construction of a number of commercial shop fronts for leasehold usage thus providing a continuing revenue stream to pay down money borrowed with any surplus being set aside for hall maintenance.

And finally, the adjoining old car yard site that has been on the market for an extended period being acquired to accommodate the old war memorial currently occupying the small park on the Cooroy-Noosa Road with a tastefully designed small park facility.

If an attractive design was adopted such a project would add significant appeal to the Cooroy CBD, enhance the streetscape, benefit the community at large and establish a fitting rebirth of a much loved historical building.

Do not sully the legacy left us by our forebears. They deserve no less.

Chris Simpson

Have a say on hall’s future DIARISE the date and come armed with ideas. That’s Council’s message to the Cooroy community ahead of a November 26 public workshop to discuss Cooroy Memorial Hall’s future.

Council’s Acting Community Services Director Kerri Contini today urged all residents with an interest in the hall to come along and have a say.

“Council is keen to hear from a wide range of community members. If you’d like to see the hall restored and reused in some way, let us know. If you’d like Council to consider other options for the site, such as establishing a park or playground on it, then come and share your ideas” she says.

Ms Contini said a community consultation process had helped decide Cooroy Butter Factory’s future, and Council was hoping for a similar success this time.

“We are also interested in hearing from people who might like to play a role in the future of the facility,” Ms Contini said.

“This is about Council working with residents to achieve a positive outcome for the Cooroy community.”

Last month Council took over as trustee of the memorial hall, which has been closed due to safety concerns since November last year.

A recent building inspection showed that the hall needs at least $400,000 worth of work to fix various safety issues. To restore it properly will cost between $800,000 and $1million.

Councillors and Council staff will be on hand at the workshop to discuss residents’ ideas.

The public workshop on Saturday, November 26, will start at 9.30 am. It will be held in the Cooroy State School hall, 59 Elm Street, Cooroy.

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NOOSA Council has started work on a new Noosa Plan to shape Noosa’s look and feel for the next decade and beyond.

Residents can have a say on a discussion paper, either online, or at one of 11 upcoming consultation sessions.

“The Noosa Plan is a critical document that controls land use and development throughout the Shire. Over the next three years Council will work with the community to develop the new Noosa Plan. This will be the blueprint to shape Noosa for the next decade,” Mayor Tony Wellington says.

The current Noosa Plan, developed in 2006, is 10 years old and due for review.

“At this early stage in the planning process, we really want to hear residents’ ‘big picture’ ideas and how they feel about Noosa. What is it you cherish most about Noosa, or what would you like to see change?”

Council has released a discussion paper to get

the conversation started. It outlines broad subject areas the Noosa Plan will cover.

The discussion paper is now live on Council’s YourSay Noosa website at yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au.

It calls for input on topics such as community, economy, housing, transport, environment and natural hazards. There is also focus on our distinct towns and local communities.

The initial consultation phase will run until 12 December 2016.

Council is urging the community to have a say on what Noosa should look like into the future.

Consultation stands/sessions: Cooran General Store - Tuesday, 15 November, 9am-12pm.

Boreen Point (opposite general store) Wednesday, 16 November, 2pm-6pm.

Cooroy (near CWA Hall) - Tuesday, 22 November, 2pm-6pm.

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Slow bus to hospital NOOSA Shire residents who depend on public transport are looking at a two hour trip to get to the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital after TransLink announced the finalised changes to the bus network.

Councillor Ingrid Jackson said this is not a satisfactory outcome for Noosa Shire residents.

“I am continuing to pursue this matter further along with Glen Elmes MP,” said Cr Jackson. “For those Noosa Shire residents who depend on public transport, this will mean a one hour trip on the 620 from Noosa Junction to Maroochydore, a 12 minute wait, and then transfer to the 611 for another 34 minute ride. About 1 ¾ hours.”

(SCUH) in Birtinya, south of Kawana, is expected to open in April 2017. This will be a top teaching hospital, offering all the specialist medical services which previously required Noosa Shire

residents to attend Brisbane hospitals.

“Over the last few months TransLink held consultation forums with Sunshine Coast residents in places like Caloundra, Buderim, Nambour and Maroochydore about proposed changes to bus services to serve the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

“There were no consultation venues in Noosa Shire,” said Cr Jackson.

On the basis of the consultation, TransLink announced the finalised changes to the bus network on the Sunshine Coast. This includes a new bus route 611 running from Maroochydore to the new hospital. TransLink has reduced the originally proposed transfer wait times at Maroochydore bus station between the 620 and the new 611 to 12 minute wait instead of 25 minutes as originally proposed.

Visiting Noosa Council at 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin, Mon–Fri between 8.30am – 5pm; Providing comment online yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au; Visiting Libraries - Noosaville and Cooroy Library during library opening times or by mail - PO Box 141, Tewantin, 4565 Council will consider the community’s input to the discussion paper, and start drafting the new Noosa Plan in 2017.

Council anticipates a draft version of the new planning scheme will be available for community review and feedback in 2018.

For more information please visit https:/ /yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au/the-new-noosaplan-discussion-paper or contact strategicplanning@noosa.qld.gov.au

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COOROY Community Kindergarten director, Diana Markovits said the children were very excited last week when Aboriginal artist Lyndon Davies delivered a special art piece that the kindy had commissioned to acknowledge the fact that the Cooroy Community kindergarten is built on the site of a traditional gathering/camping place for the local Gubbi Gubbi people.

“This has been an important project for me that I was determined to see come to fruition ever since I discovered this fact a couple of years ago and I was very excited when the Workforce Council provided a grant to make the purchase of Lyndon’s art piece possible,” said Diana.

“Lyndon is the current leader of the Gubbi Gubbi people, who better to paint it.

“The piece shows in symbolic form the camping site and many paths leading to it. It also depicts

examples of bush tucker which would have been the reason why the Gubbi people chose this site.

You can see the huge bunya tree across the road from us and a mountain possum and his tracks.

Did you know that Cooroy means ‘Mountain Possum’ in the Gubbi Gubbi language? Also depicted are digging sticks and coolamons for carrying the bush tucker.”

The three panels will be displayed outside by the kindy bush tucker garden. A fourth panel depicting a nearby river and the bush tucker it provided is displayed in the kindy playroom.

“Acknowledging the historical and cultural significance of this site is important for the Aboriginal people, the kindy family and the whole Cooroy Community, after all, we are all Australians and their history is our history as well,” says Diana.

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The Gregson family have Tim Goessling and Mark Shelton to run their new Funeral Home in Noosaville. With the Gregson family they continue to assist families in Cooroy, Pomona, Tewantin, Noosa, Eumundi and all the surrounding areas.

Being local Funeral Directors for over 15 years, Mark and Tim are well known by many families, and have an extensive knowledge of the Shire: Churches, Cemeteries, Crematoriums, local venues and various clubs. Their experience and knowledge will make sure that any arrangements are carried out to your wishes.

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Curtains and Covers has the hinterland covered

The friendly team at Curtains and Covers CURTAINS and Covers have been established for more than 26 years supplying the Sunshine Coast with expert advice and quality products and are now looking to extend their services to the wider northern regions of the coast.

“We realise these areas have struggled to receive quality service and quotes for their window and awning solutions,” said owner Greg Redfern.

“Being based in Nambour we employ all local staff and have our very own workroom with skilled machinists to make everything from basic to intricate design curtains and light upholstery.

Correctly installed drapes not only add beautiful aesthetics, they also increase the value of your home and will save you money on energy bills.

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“Curtains and Covers are now happy to provide a complimentary measure and quote service to these areas.

“We stock an extensive range and have the ability to cater for any budget. Whether this is your first time or you have decorated before it can be a daunting challenge with so many options, so many things to consider, where do you start?

“For the right advice on Custom Made Curtains, Roller Blinds, Outdoor Awnings, Shutters, Verticals, Venetians, Roman Blinds even Wallpaper - we can help you transform your house into a home.”

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University scholarship up for grabs thanks to Bendigo Bank

Geoff Edwards and Bridge Muir surrounded by the Year 12 cohort at Noosa District State High School FOR one Year 12 student from Noosa District State High, it’s going to be a fabulous start to 2017. Well known for its support of the annual Australian Business Week (ABW) activities, the Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank has once again pledged its support to

one local student when their annual university scholarship program application period opens in December. Branch manager, Geoff Edwards said providing support to a local student to further their tertiary education was part of the Community Bank branch’s commitment to the

school and building a stronger community.

“The high cost associated with tertiary study can have a significant impact on a young person’s ability to further their education. Because of this, some may not get the chance to achieve their academic dreams with-

out some help. The scholarship is designed to assist regional and rural students planning to attend university for the first time in 2017,” Mr. Edwards said. ‘’Our Cooroy Community Bank branch is proud to support local youth by furthering their education and easing

some of the financial pressure on the recipient and their family,’’ he added. The scholarship will support a local student with tertiary and study related costs. The successful applicant will receive funding of $5,000 for one year and depending on academic performance, the scholarship will be renewed for a second $5,000 instalment to assist the second year of their study. Noosa District State High School Year 12 co-ordinator, Bridge Muir said she was delighted with the news that another NDSHS student will attend university next year, thanks to the generosity of the bank.

“This will be the fifth year this scholarship will be awarded and we’re delighted to be chosen as the school who will give a student the opportunity to take their dreams to the next level.

Last year, the winner was Chloe Bare and she’s doing very well in her chosen field, which is great news. This year’s winner will be a very lucky and worthy recipi-

Cooroy Toastmasters COOROY Toastmasters hosted the Annual Toastmasters Area Conference at the Cooroy State School Hall on Saturday 22nd October 2016.

This conference showcases the best speakers from all of the Toastmasters Clubs in the Sunshine Coast area.

Cooroy was represented by Rhonda Prescott and Maren in the speech contests. Margit Cruice from Noosa Toastmasters was the overall winner of the International Speech Contest with her touching speech about her grandparents escape in war torn Europe during World War II. Major-General (Retired) John Cantwell OA, DSC delivered the keynote speech and gave a very memorable presentation on leadership in action. John drew on his wartime experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan to illustrate the importance of leadership qualities such as loyalty, accountability and consistency.

Caterers Black Ant Gourmet did Cooroy proud with the quality and freshness of the food they provided.

Cooroy Toastmasters meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6.30pm at the Cooroy Library. Guests and new members are always welcome. For more information see: https://www.facebook.com/ CooroyToastmasters/

ent. We’re also very happy to further strengthen our relationship with the Cooroy Community Bank branch - it’s a wonderful initiative,” Ms. Muir said. Eligible students are invited to apply at w w w. b e n d i g o adelaide.com.au/scholarships from 1 December until 27 January and will then be assessed. The lucky recipient will be announced in time to put

the funds towards set up costs for university study in early February.

In the meantime, brochures are available from NDSHS reception, visiting the Cooroy Community Bank branch at 36 Maple Street or by calling 1300 304 541. The Cooroy Community Bank Scholarship is part of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship Program, which now has more than 200 recipients across Australia.

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COOROY RAG Church Notices

What’s On

Public Notice

We Need Your Support Cooroy – Pomona Sub Branch

Sunday Church for Everyone!

POMONA FAMILY SERVICE 9am cnr Memorial Avenue and Rectory Street

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

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

An invitation to all presently serving and e-service men and women to join your local Sub-Branch To be eligible you mut have served at least 6 months in the Australian or Allied Defence Forces You need not have left your country in your service All administrating workers are volunteers All are treated equally- there is NO rank We help to look after all service and ex-service people including widows and their families We take special pride and involvement in our community Annual membership $5.50 Which includes Club Membership

Greg Holmes – Membership Officer – 5447 6131

What’s On Inside/Outside Feeling Great Invites you to a workshop event to inspire happiness on Saturday 26 November, 10am-1.30pm at the CWA Hall Cooroy. Deb, a Louise Hay Heal Your Life Coach will give insights into how to feel happy on a daily basis. Morning tea will follow and then Cat, a Personal Stylist will give lots of tips on how to look and feel great in what you wear. All takes place in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

For bookings phone 0439708142.

Email insideoutsidegreat@gmail.com

Monday Meditation & Healing 9.30-10am - Meditation I 10am-1.30pm - Healing • Psychic Readings • Tarot Readings • Massage • Energy Healings plus much more Cooroy CWA Hall (next to RSL every Monday) More info phone Jenny - 5442 8246 Lotus Inner Light Healing Group DECEMBER 5TH - GUEST SPEAKER Sylivia Martin - Author of ‘One Woman’s Miracle’ - my amazing journey from death back to life Phone Sylvia for more information 5443 4949

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

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

Cooroy Community BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Services - 10am All Welcome 5474 3309 - 5485 2298 CWA HALL Page 14 - Cooroy Rag, November 16, 2016

Local photographer, Sylvia Wallis has captured the Sunshine Coast and presented this stunning Calendar for 2017

GHOSTBUSTERS AT EUMUNDI DRIVE-IN

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

Sessions are followed by morning tea.

ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL Cnr Tewantin Road & Miva Street Cooroy Wednesdays from 9.30am - $5 per family includes Morning Tea More Information: Contact Robyn or Roger on 5471 0989

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OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 9am-12 Noon For Purchases & Donations of Timber Contact John Kennedy

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Wedding ring was found locally in a jeweller’s bag and has an engraving if anyone has lost such a ring in the past few months.

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MANTRA’S, MUSIC & MEDITATION PRESENTS A Chant afternoon with live music Come along for a healing, peaceful, uplifting experience Saturday 19th November 3pm – 6pm At – Yoga Health & Healing Studio 33 Podargus Parade, Peregian Beach QLD 4573.

Refreshments, Children welcome Free event, gold coin donations appreciated

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Classic double feature GHOSTBUSTERS I and II at the Eumundi Drive-in at the Eumundi Showgrounds Cars limited to 150-ish. To guarantee a spot on the night, pre-book your tickets at www.ticketebo.com.au/starrynights.

Cost: $25 per car and $10 per person for walk-ins.

Gates open: 5pm Screening: 6.30pm Candy bar open with freshly cooked pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, lollies and cool drinks.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA Every Tuesday evening from 7 pm to 9.30 pm with Pat and Norm Young at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall Cost - $4, which includes supper.

New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing.

Everyone welcome.

Phone 5485 2007 for more information, or come and visit.

What’s On Cooroy Aglow YOU are invited to Cooroy Aglow’s Christmas Meeting on Friday 18th November at 7.00pm at the Anglican Church Hall, corner of Tewantin Rd and Miva St Cooroy.

Admission $7.50.

Come and have a great night of fellowship, worship and God’s Word. Surprises for all.

Supper will be served after the meeting.

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news Sunshine ahead for Brisbane band

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The Brisbane Pop-Folk group making waves, head to the Sunshine Coast. A pop-folk fanfare of toe-tapping melodies, soaring harmonies and happy high hopes; that’s the joy evoking sound that The Counterfeit Umbrellas bring to the stages and ears they grace. Off the back of their stellar performance at Peregian Originals in July, a headline show at Black Bunny Kitchen in August and a set at this year’s Caloundra Music Festival, the Brisbane group are set to hit the Coast again, appearing at the Cooroy Originals on the 27th November.

The show is close to the heart of singer of the band, Jess Irvine, who grew up on the Sunshine Coast before moving to Brisbane to pursue music studies.

“It’s good to be heading back home,” she says, adding she believes that the Coast will love the energetic, upbeat vibe they have to offer.

With huge accolades such as opening for some of the nation’s finest acts including Ash Grunwald, Busby Marou, and Mental as Anything along with performances alongside Guy Sebastian and The Cat Empire; the upcoming band have recently

dropped their self-titled debut EP which they launched to a huge and welcoming crowd at the New Globe Theatre last month. The record features their smash-hit single, ‘Hold Back the Sun’, described by Music is My Muse as, “a sweet and uplifting tune that will melt even the most pessimistic of hearts”.

Congratulations to local lad Jez Underwood (15) who performed in the 6 performances of the musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar) at the Caloundra Events Centre.

Jez was the youngest member of the predominantly adult cast.

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COOROY RAG Cooran acoustic night BE ready for anything as the final Acoustic Night for 2016 opens the doors for the very last show, on 19th November, at the Cooran Memorial School of Arts. This beautiful old hall is the home to what began as a simple idea; a get-together of musicians, and is now the very organic, very unique, Cooran Acoustic Night.

Here is where you can find the novice, the talented, the bizarre, the unprocessed; and the act that truly catches your senses. It is a place where you can come and witness such astonishingly different performances, so well indicative of the diverse talent, and creative among us.

All that happens on an Acoustic Night is managed and implemented by a team of volunteers. These few people do everything, from promoting to presenting, and enjoy working together doing what they can to contribute towards the making of a fun Acoustic Night. As this year draws to a close, they will be looking for new members, a team with fresh new ideas.

A great opportunity for those people who want to have a go at learning the necessary skills and what is required in the production process: what it takes to bring a show to life. A real hands-on approach means everyone works together as a team, and no one is ever exempt from learning new things! All new people are given instruction and supported with mentoring.

Required: A Stage manager/Coordinator; A Sound Engineer - no experience is necessary.

The Cooran Acoustic Night looks forward to seeing you at the final Acoustic Night of 2016. Doors open at 6.30pm - Show starts 7pm so get in early to scrawl your name on the board! Great food is available including Tea, Coffee & Cakes. $4 entry - & there’s a lucky door prize.

Kids are free. This is an alcohol free event. Phone 0427 869 646.

Cooran Memorial School of Arts AGM THE Cooran Memorial School of Arts will have an AGM on Sun. 27th November, 2 pm at the Hall, King St. Cooran. Please come if you are interested in joining the CAN team.

For further details please contact Avid 0427 869 646.

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news Clean ‘Street Food’ in Cooroy

URBAN Woodfired Pizzas are a local family who has recently built and created their own mobile pizza trailer “Urban Woodfired Pizzas”.

Taryn and Dean Jenkins’ mobile van will be in Cooroy every Friday night from 5pm - 7.30pm at the greenkeepers entry at the Cooroy Golf Club offering organic sourdough Pizzas that are handcrafted.

“Now that we are fully operational and licensed we hope to make it around the coast to markets, festivals, events and local take away nights. We are also available for private parties and functions,” said Dean.

“Our ethos is simple ... good food is important to our family. We have a passion for real food. We love homegrown, local, handmade and chemical free. We believe that take-away food should not only taste delicious but also be healthy and nourishing, that is the real meaning behind Clean Street Food.

“Our pizzas are handcrafted with care.

Our Organic Sourdough bases are handmade in Noosaville. All our fresh produce is either Organic, Local, FreeRange, Home-Grown, Spray-Free or Australian. Our meats are all Chemical free, Free- range, Naturally Farmed and Naturally Wood Smoked from Eumundi Smokehouse.

“Along with that we think life is all about the good stuff ... Food, Family, Friends, Fun, Community, Sharing and Caring!

“We hope to see you around on the Coast.”

Check them out on facebook and I n s t a g r a m : urban.woodfired.pizza.noosa Mobile: 04914-87226

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Out & About in Cooroy for Melbourne Cup Day

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PARTIES Cooroy Sports Hub Covers the Lot! MONDAY 5TH DECEMBER

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Enquire about our BAREFOOT SPORTS Under Lights • Modified Bowls • Kids Bowls • Bocchi • Quoits

NOOSA CATERING SERVICE provides us with Gourmet Cuissine in a number of optional packages • Full Dining • Set Christmas Fare • Canapes & Platters • Gourmet BBQs

Just ask - We can tailor an event to satisfy your needs

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Does your sporty child have sore feet?

With the school year winding up, it is a busy time for kids with sport carnivals, end of year productions and club competitions. Often this means increased training sessions which can lead to children and adolescence complaining of different aches and pains. If the pain that they complain of is at the back of the heel which is affecting them from walking, running and playing sport they could be describing Sever’s disease.

Sever’s disease is a common cause of heel pain for physically active and sporty children which usually occurs during a growth spurt of the adolescence.

It most commonly caused due to excessive force and loading of the Achilles tendon onto the heel growth end plate (a cartilage point in immature bone). Other causes can be due to poor footwear, lower limb muscle weakness and poorly rehabilitated ankle sprains.

Signs that your child may have Sever’s is if they complain of a gradual increase in pain at the at the back of the heel on one or both sides, an increase in heel pain when they raise onto their tip toes, limping when they walk or pain with running or during sport.

Other symptoms may be tightness of the calf muscles and stiffness and heel pain in the morning with waking. If you suspect your child may have or could be developing this condition it is contact your GP or physiotherapist to assess and provide the best management.

A physiotherapist at Hinteractive Physio will assist with evidence based treatment and management for the recovery of your child today.

Potential treatment can include massage, joint mobilisation, providing heel supports or orthotics, electrotherapy, strengthening exercise programs and education.

The aim of therapy is to return to a normal level of function and assist with return to physical ac-

tivity and sport. If you have any queries regarding Sever’s disease, do not hesitate to call the Hinteractive Physio team on 5442 5556 or visit our website: www.hinteractivephysio.com.au

Congratulations to SOPHIE GROSS of Pomona who won Cooroy Optometry’s annual ‘Guess the Number of Lollies in the Jar competition’ in aid of Optometry Giving Sight Month. 1625 was the number everyone was looking for!

Sophie’s guess was just 50 away from the correct answer. Wonder if she shared the Smarties with her siblings?

COOROY DOCTORS SURGERY Welcomes

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Interests Include: Musculoskeletal and Skin Medicine

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OPENING HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8am to 5pm SATURDAY 8am to 12 noon

DR MELANIE FARR JOINS OUR MEDICAL TEAM OF: • Dr Andrew Macnaught • Dr Rebecca Lock • Dr Kit Haydock • Dr Dan O’Dea • Dr Kate Krimmer • Dr Danica Guy • Dr Mary Piepers • Dr Asma Hafeez

Our Services include: General Health Care, Chronic Disease Nurses, Medicals and Health Assessments, Immunisations and Skin checks.

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Noosacare would like to extend thanks to the Rotary Club of Noosa for the generous donation of Parallel walking bars to our physiotherapy departments at both Carramar and Kabara. These assets will be very valuable for many of the Noosacare Residents that have impaired mobility and will help them to regain function and potentially independence. The walking rails will be a wonderful addition to the small physio gyms at Carramar and Kabara for many years to come.

Thanks again to the Rotary Club of Noosa for their continued support.

A special thank you also to long serving volunteer, Carmel Bracker who has retired from the Carramar OP Shop after an amazing 23 years of volunteer work. Noosacare is very grateful for all of the time and generosity Carmel has donated over her many working years. She will be greatly missed at the Carramar Op Shop and we wish Carmel all the best in her retirement.

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Servicing Cooroy & Surrounds for over 10 years We Specialise in: • General Foot Care • Foot/Ankle Leg Pain • Diabetic Foot Assessment • Biomechanics/Orthotics • Ingrown Toenail Treatment • Home Visits Please call

5474 4070

to make an appointment today!

LOCATED at 7 DIAMOND STREET, COOROY

Body complaining loudly?

Been ignoring it for ages?

Keen to create a change?

A range of modalities available depending on your individual needs, including soft tissue work Dr Janelle Van Kalken (B.Sc., B.Chiro.Sc., Grad.Dip.Mid.,B.Nurs.)

9 Factory Street, POMONA ‘The convenience of a clinic close to home’ To make an appointment today call

0473 239 355 www.vitality.place

SOUTHSIDE Little Smiles, kids dental clinic located in Gympie first opened its doors in January 2014.

From the moment you step inside the dental clinic you’ll see that Southside Little Smiles is no ordinary practice.

As a dedicated kids’ dental clinic, the bright and happy team will put a smile on the faces of children of any age. The clinic offers a fun and re-

laxed atmosphere for young patients and their parents. The professionalism of the team is matched by a passion for providing the most fun and comfortable dental experience possible.

The practice won The Gympie Chamber of Commerce New Business of the Year 2014.

Southside Little Smiles kid’s dental clinic will keep the little ones smiling!

Phone 5482 2221.

One Woman’s Miracle SYLVIA Martin, author of ‘One Woman’s Miracle’, will be the guest speaker at the Lotus Healing Centre at the CWA Hall on December 5th from 10am.

Sylvia is an inspiring public speaker and she will relate her experiences and conquest of her many emotional ups and downs, heartbreak and near-death experience which changed her life and how she perceived it.

One Woman’s Miracle: Everyone’s Journey will change the way you live and lok at your life, and lead you to inner peace and love.

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COOROY RAG

Lions donate new hoist to Eden

EDEN Rehabilitation Centre has received a generous donation of an extra hoist from the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club.

Lions Club President, Vicki Dessaix, chose Eden for the Club’s ‘President’s Project’ and The Australian Lions Foundation approved the grant donating 50% of the costs which was matched by the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club.

“Being a nurse I thought Eden would be a perfect candidate for the President’s Project (large project),” said Vicki.

“A past patient of Eden’s had written to the Lions Club explaining that the hospital required another hoist,” says Vicki.

For Eden the timing was perfect.

“With 48 beds at any given time there may be multiple patients in the building who require a hoist,” said Eden’s General Manager, Warren Street.

“I would sincerely like to thank Lions for their generous donation. Local patients rely on medical equipment such as hoists and Eden is very grateful for this kind gift.

The club also donated a recliner chair which is used for pressure prevention.

The goal of Lions Club is to ‘serve the public’. Eden was therefore a great fit as it’s local and healthcare + community etc. Eden ticked a lot of boxes.

Living Yoga

health Finish ticking off this Chiropractic care for pregnancy year’s health checks COOROY women, here is your opportunity to tick off this year’s health check and get a breast screen: it’s quick, simple, convenient and free!

The BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast mobile service will be in front of Eden Rehabilitation Hospital, 50 Maple Street Cooroy from 21 November to 9 December 2016.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service is urging Cooroy women aged 40 years and over to take advantage of this free service and take a positive step towards monitoring their breast health as part of their 2016 final health checks.

Health promotion officer Kelly Hart said the service had appointments available now; including some early morning and late afternoon appointments.

To make an appointment call 13 20 50.

Happy Birthday Ken Anderson (Produce Manager at Cooroy IGA). 55 plus GST! From all your staff and friends at IGA

SINCE childhood, Janelle Van Kalken knew that helping people was what she was destined to do: after completing her registered nurse training, midwifery was her chosen path because she had always loved working with pregnant women.

Years of midwifery experience later with the privilege of assisting over 200 births, Janelle was inspired to seek out other ways to further help women during this significant stage in their life.

“Midwifery taught me that pregnancy and birth are normal physiological processes. A woman’s body is designed to give birth and when you consider the complexities and intricacies of this entire experience; it truly is a miracle.”

Over the course of Janelle’s midwifery career, it became very apparent to her that the expectant mother’s preparation for pregnancy and even her birth was easier with a wellfunctioning body.

“Chiropractic was the obvious choice to enable me to help people achieve optimal body function.”

A pregnant body needs gentle care and attention, Janelle understands this

concept. Chiropractic requires nothing to be added to your body or taken out. Provided there is no interference to your nervous system, your body knows what to do.

When interference does occur, it prevents nerve signals travelling between the brain and the body, as they should. The chiropractic adjustment specifically removes the interference so that your body can restore function and work the way it was designed to.

Janelle is inspired by

getting to the cause of pain and dysfunction, discovering how lifestyle factors influence a unique individual and helping others to be active participants in their own health to ensure they are living their best life.

If your body has been complaining, you have been putting up with it for ages, and you are now ready to create a change, call Janelle at Vitality Place 0473 23 9355.

Janelle is available Wednesdays in Pomona, 9 Factory Street.

ESTABLISHED 1991

TUESDAY mornings 7.45am Cooroy Library THURSDAY mornings 9.30am Cooroy CWA Hall All Levels of Fitness Welcome

Contact Sandy

0408 426 084 sandymklein@hotmail.com

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John and Jennifer Munday were married on the third of November 1956 in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria. Sixty years later they have celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary in their adopted home town of Cooroy. Staff from the Cooroy Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank and the Club Cooroy RSL wished them well with a lovely card and a voucher for “Dinner for Two.

Happy 50th birthday to Eric Pernoud from Francoise, family and fans

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COOROY RAG Modern country living

Bed 4; Bath 3; Car 2; Size 1117sqm Price: $630.000 f you’re looking for an AS NEW family home that has all the charm of modern country living with the convenience of cafes, shops and the famous Eumundi markets at your fingertips, look no further than 3 Arundell Street.

This rendered and fully renovated four-bedroom home is value-packed with quality features: three chic bathrooms, modern kitchen appliances, a new roof, new plumbing, wiring, gyprock walls, new tiles throughout, new robes, a white combustion heater and much, much more. Newly painted in a sophisticated shade of grey on the outside with white interiors throughout, this two-storey home is set in a private, elevated part of town and offers open plan living, dual occupancy, wraparound verandas, cooling breezes and a view of Mount Cooroy from its superb entertaining deck. The lush, professionally planted tropical garden provides privacy and a green canopy through which to view the in ground pool and vegie garden. Inspection is a MUST. Phone Kess Prior 0404 344 399 - Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000.

Four bedrooms in Cudgerie Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 4; Size 2623 sqm Price: $535,000 Situated a short 5 minute drive to Cooroy, 130 Cudgerie Dr, Black Mountain is all about quality living with space between neighbours. The 4 bedroom rendered brick home sits proudly on a level 2623m2 block complete with a pool and a shed. The home’s spacious floor plan allows for separation between the living areas and choices for entertaining spaces. The central kitchen has plenty of cupboards and bench space and is handy to the covered outdoor area. Both the ensuite and bathroom have been refurbished and are now totally modern, showcasing stone bench tops! Outside is easy care with a mixture of lawn and some low maintenance gardens leaving plenty of time to enjoy the sparkling in ground pool. Plus there’s a large 2 bay shed with its own access to the street, with room as a workshop or storage for a boat, caravan or whatever your needs are plus there’s a separate garden shed. Abundant rainwater storage here in the 2 tanks totalling approximately 15,000 gallons and there’s a waste water treatment plant. The back yard is fully fenced as well. Motivated sellers have already moved and want this sold!

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

Spectacular Home on Spectacular Land

THIS is a property where every inch of it has been carefully thought out and designed to ensure it has created the very best in acreage living.

With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this home has such a great design and will certainly impress all whom inspect.

As soon as you enter the home you will love the feeling of space that surrounds. The high ceilings, extra wide hallways & huge open plan living makes this home incredibly light & bright and very easy living. There are two separate living areas with one been fully sound proofed making it ideal as a media room. The spacious kitchen is perfectly located overlooking the dining room and out to the stunning park like grounds that surround. The very best of chefs will approve the 5 burner gas stove & there are ample cupboards & drawers.

Entertain until your heart is content under the massive outdoor entertainment area that overlooks the private land. The entertainment area is made complete with a built in kitchen & surround

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sound.

Even the 9m x 9m shed has been carefully thought out with extra high 3.5m clearance for the highest of caravans and a side roller door making easy access for the mower to come in and out. There is side access on both sides of the home to the fully dog fenced 1.5 acres.

Now the land is without doubt one of the best small acreage blocks I have seen, it is seriously like a football field bordered by 10ft high lilly pillys making it absolutely private. Any parent will think this property is paradise as you can be cooking or entertaining while watching the kids play about on this perfect useable land, there is even a cubby house for them to have some fun. The retiree will also appreciate the useable, level land as it is very easy care. All of the gardens around the home are low maintenance and are boarded by concrete edging making them very easy to care for.

Contact Alisa Wythes on 0415 111 370 to arrange your viewing.

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COOROY RAG Land bordering the North Maroochy River

Price: Offers over $349,000.

5607m2 of cleared land bordering the North Maroochy River • Elevated level building pad overlooking a level grassed area • Town water available • 5 minute stroll to the historic Eumundi Village and world famous markets • 15 minutes to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach • Easy access to the Bruce Hwy • Perfect opportunity to become part of this charming hinterland town. Please call or email for further information on this property.

Contact Graham Smith 0408 874 888 - Hinternoosa.com.au.

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Escape to the Hinterland

MAGNIFICENT views overlooking Pinbarren’s farming properties, this beautiful 5 acre property will tick most boxes when it comes to your next home. Featuring over 40 fruit trees and room to grow your own vegetables, this home can be self-sufficient for you and your family.

• 3 large bedrooms incl robes and views • Master located across a breezeway with large WIR and ensuite • Open plan living, dining and kitchen with ceaser stone bench tops • Walls and ceiling are double insulated • Covered timber deck to enjoy the afternoon sunsets • Fully fenced property and full privacy from all neighbours • Over 80000 Litres of rain water • 2 x sheds for plenty of storage • Stand-alone solar – 12 panels and recently replaced batteries If you like entertaining and watching the sunsets after a busy day this property will have you sold as soon as you step on to this property.

Come and experience for yourself the beauty of the sunsets from this property.

Priced at $635,000. Please call Selena Pryde on 0421 208 404 from Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland for further details, or drop in to see one of our friendly staff at 16a Maple Street, Cooroy or 8 Reserve Street, Pomona.

real estate Palm Lake Resort come see for yourself PALM Lake Resorts are not just about luxury living they’re about lifestyle. There’s a sense of community and camaraderie within each property that makes Palm Lake Resorts the coveted retirement choice for active residents.

With so many state-of-the-art facilities and opulent features on offer at each resort, combined with a host of daily organised activities, the hardest decision for residents is always where to start. And Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa will be no different.

Positioning Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa as the stand-out market leader in luxury health and wellness lifestyle resorts, residents here will be among the first in the Southern Hemisphere to experience the health benefits of the Milon Fitness Studio - one of the most technologically advanced electronic fitness training systems in the world. Palm Lake Resort’s significant investment in this unique and advanced wellness technology is in line with the company’s ongoing commitment to care and ensuring that all Palm Lake Resort residents have the ability to live life to the fullest. But if you’re more inclined to kick back and enjoy a relaxing and restorative lifestyle of peace and quiet in your secure luxury abode, you can do that too.

The beauty of Palm Lake Resort is that the choice is always yours.

Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa is also ideally located a stone’s throw from the 2016 Best Australian Seachange Town of Noosa, as voted by The New Daily’s panel of industry experts. It offers the unique and coveted combination of seachange and treechange destinations all in one.

It features a Piano lounge; Dance and yoga classes; Indoor/outdoor pool, spa and sauna; Games room; Cinema; Tennis court; Golf simulator; Bowling greens; Art and craft rooms; Ten pin bowling alley; Milon fitness studio; Recreational Vehicle (RV) homes; Outdoor BBQ/ entertainment area; Library and much ore.

Come see for yourself. The Clubhouse Grand Open Day will be on Saturday, November 26 from 10am to 3pm with entertainment, lunch and prizes. Call 1800 885 851to RSVP. Located at 19 Trading Post Road, Cooroy

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COOROY RAG AN EXTRA SPECIAL IMMACULATE HOME

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Two Queenslander homes on 9.9 acres with views to Noosa and the ocean

NORTH FACING + POMONA MOUNTAIN VIEWS + A DAM

65 Pomona Kin Kin Road POMONA

4

47 Pavilion Street POMONA

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1128m2

2

1.5

UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES - 7.98 ACRES NURSERY WITH SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL

45a Pavilion Street POMONA

7.98 acres

6 • • • • • •

OFFERS OVER $549,000

Option 1 - continue the nursery business Option 2 - build with views of Mt Cooroora Large Machinery shed 15m x 12m + 3 phase power Hundreds of mature subtropical fruit trees 2 reliable dams plus excellent bore & pump house Walking distance to Pomona’s shops and cafes

35 PRIVATE ACRES + 100 YEAR OLD COTTAGE

6 Bed, 2 Bath, 6 Car, 4.01 Ha Offers over $795,000 Elevated and private and sitting high on Verrierdale Ridgeline, discover two houses, ideal for dual living or live in one and rent the other.

Both houses overlook a fertile open acreage with a SPRING FED DAM, perfect for an ORCHARD or vegetable growing.

Both houses are 1A classified Main House is a grand 4 bedroom Queenslander circa 1890’s, relocated from southern Brisbane and lovingly restored with many original features including 10 foot ceilings, decorative fretwork and beautiful leadlight French doors and windows.

Access is via a wheelchair friendly, level front entrance or by a choice of sweeping timber staircases which lead to wide wraparound verandahs, perfect for enjoying the stunning coastal views and cool ocean breezes or entertaining family and friends around the 16 foot heated spa pool.

A huge area underneath is accessed from a separate driveway, where there is room to park numerous vehicles and enough height for a caravan or horse float. There is an amazing amount of storage available with approximately 200 square meters undercover and potential to build in under-

neath. The property has 3 phase power for future development, a large 9m x 2.2m lockup tool shed plus 2 large garden sheds, air conditioning and a 10,000 gallon concrete water tank.

A lot on offer and a rare find. This is a unique house looking for someone who appreciates it’s special qualities and can add their own personal touch.

The cottage has it’s own separate driveway and is another beautiful timber Queenslander. Originally from Sunshine Beach and built around 1950, featuring stunning timber floors and two sizable bedrooms. This cottage style Queenslander has a lovely feel, is fully self contained and separate from the main house. A sunny balcony accessed via a ramp from the carport leads you into the house which has original timber windows and 9 foot ceilings.

Air conditioned and fully screened, with a colourbond roof feeding two 5,000 gallon concrete water tanks.

A great property in an enviable location, near the end of a quiet no through road, 15 minutes to Noosa, 10 minutes to Peregian, with Eumundi even closer.

Call George Andrews at Hargraves Real Estate 0477 703 429 today for your private inspection.

6.3 acres

OFFERS OVER $475,000

• • • •

OFFERS OVER $449,000

Beautiful and private garden setting Walking distance from village shops and schools Fully fenced dog-proof yard High ceilings, ceiling fans, air conditioning & 3kw solar Light, bright spacious open plan living area Kitchen with a dishwasher & breakfast bar Stacker doors out to huge, undercover entertaining area

2

2

Privately & peacefully hidden away up a long driveway Currently set up for dual living Elevated house site for the ultimate rural dream Council approved shed offering 3 bedrooms, spacious open plan living area, ceiling fans & air conditioning • Separate fully self-contained Studio • Spring fed dam with pump and reticulation • School bus at the gate – less than 5 mins to Pomona Village

IMPECCABLY PRESENTED HOME + GARAGE + 2-BAY SHED & WORKSHOP

9 Ann Street COORAN

3

3

1

809m2

OFFERS OVER $359,000

• Lowset 3-bedroom plus study home with loads of parking & storage • Level entry brick-and-tile construction • Spacious open plan living and dining • Galley-style kitchen, informal dining + direct access patio • Air-conditioned master with ensuite / 2-way bathroom • Fully fenced dog-proof yard

THE WOW FACTOR ON SPACIOUSNESS

A rural way of life with town conveniences and views

15 Charles Street COORAN

4

2

2

2032m2

OFFERS OVER $355,000

• Low maintenance, low set brick home with level entry • Neutral colour scheme & tiled floors throughout the living areas • Large windows, 9 foot ceilings and ceiling fans • Peaceful, leafy backdrop and gardens • Huge open plan living & dining area, with sliding doors to back patio • Concrete driveway, leading to double Colorbond shed with power

430 Gap Road KIN KIN

3 • • • • • •

7

2

35.8 acres

OFFERS OVER $499,000

Beautiful, quiet renovated Queenslander Large insulated shed plus triple carport Perfect mix of forest and open, useable land Raised vegie gardens, fruit trees and room to expand Rocky rainforest gullies and 2 dams In Kin Kins high country, very private

DUAL LIVING OFFERING PEACE & PRIVACY

20 Hawk Road POMONA

4

2

2

2.8 acres

OFFERS OVER $499,000 • • • • • •

Spacious, north-facing home on 2.8 acres Self-contained Council approved granny flat 3 separate living areas Immaculate main kitchen with dishwasher, gas cooking Fully fenced house yard and 2 separate paddocks 3 dams + pump

5485 2200

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4 ACRES IN TOWN + POOL + STABLES + VIEW

3 bed 1 bath 3 car 4 acres Offers Over $535,000 Location, Location, Location! You will love living at the end of this peaceful culde-sac surrounded by quality homes and only a minute’s drive or a healthy walk or a pushbike ride to the Village shops and schools of Pomona. There is so much on offer here for the whole family.

Immaculately presented throughout, this home has fabulous features, including polished hardwood floors and high raked ceilings.

As in most well-loved country abodes, the kitchen in the hub of the home, with ample bench and storage space, a new induction cooktop, dishwasher and a servery to the outside entertaining deck.

Occupying a four-acre allotment, this property not only offers a home, but three paddocks, two stables, lockable tack room, hay storage area, sand arena and access to the Noosa Tracks and trails network. Horse owners will love the ability to keep a close eye on their horses (and/

or their children) from the house.

While town water supplies the house and horse paddocks; this property has a beautiful billabong, which comes complete with a resident turtle.

For those seeking a place to work from home, the options here include an expansive air-conditioned workshop/storeroom and office, which is quite a diverse space and has uses for almost anything.

In addition to a 1.4kw solar power system, living at this address is quite sustainable, with various fruit trees including, lemon, limes, Kaffa limes, oranges, bananas, chocolate pudding trees and raised vegetable garden.

Well presented inside and out and not a cent to spend, just move in and put your feet up and enjoy the view of Pomona Mountain or swim in the in-ground pool.

If you are seeking the convenience of living in town and yearn for the country life then call Phil or Sam Hargrave, Hargrave Real Estate on 0417 750 507 or 0425 777 121, to inspect today.

7 Ransome Street POMONA

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3

1

4 acres

OFFERS OVER $535,000

Charming home in peaceful cul-de-sac Timber floors, ceilng fans, airconditioning & wood fire Kitchen – server to the deck & BBQ area 3 paddocks, stables + creek 1.4kw solar power + town water Work from home options; workshop + office

5485 2200 Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 George Andrews 0477 703 429 Paul Hassmann 0477 557 770 Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121

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Just round the Corner

JARRAH STREET

Noosa Pirates Naming of the Top 20 Players of all time!

Cooroy ladies golf club - Tee off for Breast Cancer Day

LEGENDS OF LEAGUE GALA DINNER 3RD FEBRUARY 2017

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Winners Maria Taurer and Barbara Taylor with Kym Logan from Noosa River and Canal Cruises.

PINK was the IN colour at the Cooroy Golf Club on Thursday with the ladies supporting the “Tee Off for Breast Cancer Research”

campaign.

Players, carts and golf buggies, all draped in pink, made a colourful sight as they spread across the course to compete in a dodgy stableford event.

‘Get out of trouble’ tickets were available for purchase, giving a clear advantage to those anxious to be separated from their money.

Over $1,000 was raised by this small but enthusiast club, for breast cancer research.

They were well supported by generous donations from the Cooroy community and from the ongoing support from Noosa River and Canal Cruises who have provided not only their boat for a sunset cruise but also vouchers for the winners.

The golfers could not have wished for two more deserving winners. Both ladies have recently had some medical issues and as you can see from the photo, Barbara Taylor came straight from her sick bed to support this truly worthwhile event !

Well done Cooroy Golf ladies.

Anita Highland, Carole Clancy and Anne Kenzler dressed ready for action

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Just round the Corner Regional SES Awards

AT the Regional SES Week Awards held in Gympie on Saturday 22 October, Stan Ryan received his 5th bar to his Meritorious Service Medal denoting 35 years’ continuous service to the SES and Carol Watkins received her Meritorious Service Medal denoting 10 years’ continuous service to the SES. A number of members of the Noosa Unit attended the ceremony and are shown with the two award recipients.

Queensland Fire & Emergency Services’ Executive Manager, Merrick Ilett, also commissioned the Region’s new chainsaw trailer, a brainchild of Stan Ryan. This trailer was born from a list of essential equipment such as chainsaws, polesaws, generators and fuels together with a rough plan of the trailer, ensuring an efficient way to take all necessary equipment away on chainsaw training courses held around the region. This new trailer is to be used for training and operations and in this format can be deployed as required around the North Coast Region and elsewhere in Queensland.

JARRAH STREET

Cricket: U12 Cougars

The U/12 Cooroy-Eumundi Cougars took on Flinders this weekend in what can only be described as an epic game of cricket.

Flinders came out swinging with impressive knocks from their top order batsman. A super effort from Cougar’s Jacob toppled the lower order and all were out for an impressive 148.

With a substantial total to chase, Cougars sent out their two big hitters, Louis and Lachlan with a hope they could hold their wickets and build a total the team could support. Louis came out swinging and notched up eight fours in his first knock of 39. Both boys retired on healthy scores and their teammates followed it up with some great support batting from Kynon and Jimmy. With great stamina and determination Liam, Flynn P, Flynn S, Max R, Max W and Jacob stuck it out and built a healthy total. Louis and Lachlan returned and required some thirty runs off thirty balls. It was a nail biting finish and both boy’s healthy half centuries secured a Cougar win.

Golf: Cooroy Vets FOR the past two weeks the Cooroy Vets have been playing for the coveted Cooroy Vets Champion. The weather was terrific for both days and we had a pretty good field.

After all the figures were calculated the Grade Winners are as follows; Bob Noble took out both the gross and nett in A grade with 146 gross. Kerry Martin ( a new member ) took out B Grade with 178 gross and likeable Irishman Jimmy Henderson took out C Grade with a fine score of 184. Well done to all the players who participated in the event.

Respected LOCALS servicing the Cooroy Community Phone Tom & Debbie

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COOROY AUTO WRECKERS & ENGINE CENTRE

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COOROY RAG Cooroy Dolphins are in the swim

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Cooroy Dolphins coach, Andrew Cowan, treasurer Ev Druce and Cooroy Community Bank's Geoff Edwards at Cooroy Pool with the swimmers from the regional meet IN the immortal words of Dory in both Finding enjoyed recently.

Nemo and Finding Dory, just keep swimming.

“We’re delighted to have been involved with the Last week, the Cooroy Dolphins had their an- Dolphins for many years, and this is just the latest nual swimming carnival the largest fundraiser for opportunity to support the community who supthe swimming club. More than 20 clubs from the ports us,” Geoff said.

Wide Bay region attended, spanning from Back in 2012, the Cooroy Community Bank Bundaberg to Redcliffe. branch of Bendigo Bank partnered with SunHeld in picture perfect Spring conditions, the day shine Coast Council to install a heat pump in gave 45 Cooroy Dolphin participants at the car- the pool for all to use during the cooler months. nival and even placed with a few medals and Age In recent years, the chance to train through Champion giving it our best against the bigger clubs winter has meant strong growth in the club’s on the coast. numbers and great results in regional compeCooroy Dolphins committee member, Everlyn titions.

Druce said the carnival gave the Cooroy Swim It’s also been great for grass-roots involveClub a great chance to showcase the swimmers ment at the club with the pool holding learnand the club. to-swim sessions for all ages and providing “I was overwhelmed by the support from some swimming, fitness and health opportunities to of our local businesses, sponsors and our parents the wider community. of the club who gave so much time to make this For more information about the Cooroy Dolcarnival a success,” Everlyn said. phins Swimming Club or the Cooroy Pool, call One of those was the Cooroy Community Bank the president of Cooroy Dolphins 0437 512 branch and manager, Geoff Edwards was invited 271, look them up on Facebook or go to by the club to see the kids and the success they cooroydolphinsswimclub.teamapp.com.

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Wendy O’Hare congratulating the Ladies golf November Monthly Medal winners Barbara Taylor, Fay Wiggins and Maria Taurer.

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Clinton rises to the challenge CLINTON Stanley recently competed at the Police and Emergency Services Games held on the Sunshine Coast 8-15th October.

It just happened to be Down Syndrome Awareness Month and Clinton wanted to show everyone out there that he could step up and be counted, so he nominated to swim seven events.

He qualified as a current member of Queensland Lifesaving being a beach patrol member of Sunshine Beach for the past ten years. Clinton loves being on patrol and of course everyone knows he loves swimming.

First held in 1984, the inaugural Australian National Police Games were founded with the intention of bringing Police Service personnel together under a common banner of sport.

The spirit of friendly competition has been extended to embrace competitors from New Zealand and other Pacific nations. From 1999, all Emergency Services personnel were also invited to compete. There were 50 sports overall contested.

Clinton competed in 50m 100m 200m 400m and

800m freestyle also 50m and 100m butterfly. He trained hard under the watchful eye of coach Jan Croft at the Noosa Aquatic Centre and Georgina Madison his personnel trainer at the gym. Clinton was made very welcome and came home with seven gold medals awarded in the Multi-Class Division. He opened the eyes of many

service people and their families showcasing his courage to swim against the land of the giants. He also raised awareness that although he was born with Down syndrome given the opportunity you can achieve anything.

Everyone agreed Clinton did Step Up For Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

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