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The ‘Wagyu of pork’ B E L L E V I L L A FA R M I S A P E AC E F U L , B U C O L I C P L AC E .

EVEN if the 300-odd hectares of two combined farms contains cousins Dean and Mason Mayne, their partners Krystal and Kate, six kids (three each), dogs and cats, cattle, 50 sheep, 300 pigs and 2000 chickens.

Together they make up the home of the chemical-free food grower Piggy in the Middle Farms just outside Kilkivan.

“We started out in Central Queensland, where we grew up,” Mason said.

“We were part of a family partnership, parents and grandparents - we’d always be together working.

“I had a few sheep and pigs. I was processing them for ourselves and the family.”

“We decided to come down this way for the climate, and to be closer to markets, as there were far fewer people up there.

“Deano had pigs, I had sheep, now down here we’re into everything.”

Growing up in Central Queensland, Dean said “We were broadacre farmers, with lots of chemicals.

“That was one of the advantages in coming down here, to be chemical-free.

“Now there are no hormones, no antibiotics in our feed.

“There are no yolk enhancers in our laying-hens’ feed – it’s just as natural as we can get it and the animals really benefit from it as well as us and the consumers.”

The farm is totally free-range.

“I saw the way we had been farming, the land was deteriorating, and I started searching for a way that we could regenerate the land,” Mason said.

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“I came across a few different people doing a few different things.

“These were farmers operating around the world, so I started down the path of regenerative farming, by having the animals and moving them around.

“We started seeing the benefits of the land, also the animals and the quality of the meat.

“So the idea, when we moved down here, was to run pigs, sheep and chickens for meat, also eggs, and we set it up in 2016.

“All our pigs, sheep and chickens are free to forage on natural pastures every day of their lives.

“Because we practice rotational grazing, our animals are constantly moving away from their droppings and onto fresh pasture, which they love.

“The heritage breed pigs have fresh water and muddy wallows always available, and our Dorper sheep are totally free ranging and 100% grass-fed, while the chickens are on fresh open pasture scratching and aerating the topsoil as they go.”

Mason and Krystal’s passion for the land led them to explore the concept of holistic grazing methods.

Seeing the benefits to both animals and pastures led them to investigate conventional beef production; not only where food was produced, but the journey it made to the consumer.

For Dean and Kate, some food allergies meant they wanted to question the food their young family consumed.

Because of his interest in heritage breed pigs and a background in butchery, Dean began to produce healthier alternatives for the family.

His chemical-, nitrateand gluten-free meats and smallgoods were soon in demand with extended family and friends.

Regenerative agricultural practices were fundamental to their approach to farming, he said, so they employ systems that aimed to strengthen the health and vitality of the soils.

“This is because healthy soils produce healthy, mineral rich grasses - which in turn produces healthy livestock.

“As well as regenerating topsoil, these systems increase biodiversity, improve water cycles, enhance ecosystem services and support bio sequestration.

“As a result, they also increase the farms’ resilience to increasing climate fluctuations.”

Dean said he was often asked “what makes our pork taste so good”.

“It’s not only that our animals are raised on pasture - : our pork is heritage-bred.

All our pigs, sheep and chickens are free to forage on natural pastures every day of their lives.

Clu b P iggy Meatbox De li very “While these breeds take longer to raise, it’s well worth the wait.

“There’s more flavour and tenderness.

“Chefs often refer to it as the wagyu of the pork world.”

The team has also developed and built a processing facility on the farm.

“We process all our meat and products and we’ve got a smoker there as well so we do all our own nitrate-free smoked bacon and ham, and a lot of smallgoods as well,” Mason said.

“A lot of our products are preservativefree.”

It’s a big operation – and the kids don’t get a full pass when it comes to farm work either.

“From an early age they’re involved in feeding, watering and moving of livestock.

“They gather and pack eggs with remarkably few breakages. They help at birthing time and are especially good at cuddling the newborn piglets and those cute-as lambs.”

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at Tewantin and Maroochydore, as well as Gympie, and fortnightly runs to Brisbane.

They are also one of the earliest members of the Slow Food Noosa movement, with a Snail of Approval award received in 2016.

The program aims to inspire producers, chefs, restaurant owners and food outlets to use and promote good, clean and fair ingredients from our local area.

“We were in the first year, when they started, and we’ve stayed in since,” Mason said.

“People are asking where their food comes from, these days.”

Business is all one-way: up.

“We’re still growing - there’s plenty of potential to grow and we are.

“Our small goods are very popular, you will find them at many of our stocklist and in the near future IGA stores.

“Delivering directly to families from our farm has been our focus, Club Piggy allows us to connect directly to those who value quality food and want to know where it comes from. Club Piggy Meatboxes are ordered directly from our webpage.

“Our Club Piggy Mixed boxes contain either a combination of pork, chicken and eggs – in small, medium or large sizes, or pork only – in medium or large sizes.

“All you have to do is decide which box best suits the tastes of your household.”

You’ll be able to get lamb packs seasonally, too.

“When we receive the order, you’re given a link to a private Club Piggy Facebook Group, where you’ll get information about the farm, delivery changes, recipes etc.

“Depending on availability, you can also include additional chickens or small goods – which we will tell you about via the Facebook Group each month, before we pack your order.”

It’s not surprising the farms’ products are so in demand, given they are the epitome of clean food.

“We try to do the best by our animals while they’re here, in the pasture-raised system,” Mason said.

“And by doing that, it’s the best for the land, it’s the best for the animals, and we produce the best products that we can.”

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The older kids have skills their peers might envy, like driving tractors and quad bikes, and helping in the butcher house (especially making sausages) and instructing their dads on how to serve customers at the markets.

“They have a real appreciation for life and death on the farm, and a respect for the contribution our animals make to feeding themselves, and others also.”

The move south has been a big change for Mason. It’s a big change from big broad acres and cattle.

“We first started here doing farmers’ markets - Noosa and Kawana – then branched out to Brisbane, Gympie, and have grown from that.”

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Time to light up “DAD, I’m going to put the Christmas lights up”. “But Dom, it’s only October.”

This is now an annual conversation at 3 Dianella Court, Cooroy. Dominic Noonan, aged 13, has been decorating the family home for three years.

“I do it all myself except the roof. My parents aren’t really into it, but I made friends with my neighbour Wendy up the road. Her display is really good.

“Me and Wendy talk about the new

lights she likes. She tells me about the websites and shops where she gets hers.”

Wendy (of Cooroy’s Kindness Club) agrees. “Dom does an amazing job.

We definitely bonded over our love of Christmas lights. He’s a very special young man. He shines brighter than all our lights combined!”

In Dianella Court there are usually five houses that decorate for Christmas. “My house is the first you see, but I want to make it good so people keep driving up the street to look at the other lights.”

Dom’s biggest thrill was seeing his lights on the Channel 7 news last December.

He’s hoping for the same this year. “I want Cooroy to become a Christmas light capital,” he said. Keep it up Dom, you’re doing a great job!

NOOSA BIOSPHERE GALA SHINES L I G H T O N K O A L A C O N S E R VAT I O N Koala expert panel at Noosa Biosphere Wild Koala Gala

THE Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation held its Wild Koala Gala on Tuesday November 2, celebrating community action for koala conservation in the region.

Foundation Chair, Rex Halverson said the Noosa Biosphere Wild Koala Gala focused on the challenges and opportunities for sustaining our local koala populations.

“There is no more iconic species than the koala. And Noosa is one of the few places left where you can live and work amongst them, which contributes to the very special nature of living in the Noosa Biosphere Reserve,” said Mr Halverson.

“It was our intention that the Gala ignited an urgent call to action to support our local koala populations and highlighted the incredible work that is currently underway across our Shire.”

A panel of koala experts discussed the plight of the koala and what is being done in the region to protect the vulnerable species.

“Our panel of experts are leading the charge for koala conservation. Groups like Noosa & District Landcare, Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, Queensland Koala Crusaders, Detection Dogs for Conservation and researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast, are all playing a major role in protecting koalas and their habitat.

A personal video message to Noosa was also received from world renowned conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, ambassador

to the 50th Anniversary of UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere Programme who reinforced the urgent need to conserve biodiversity and for communities to live sustainably.

The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation launched its Noosa Wild Koala Initiative and Fund to develop a coordinated approach to koala conservation.

The Gala helped kickstart the initiative with $27,000 in donations raised through a silent and live auction. Event partner, Queensland Koala Crusaders matched this with an additional $25,000 added to the Noosa Wild Koala Fund.

Winners of the inaugural Noosa Biosphere Awards were also announced at the event. Noosa and District Landcare won the Land category for their Keeping it in Kin Kin project. Noosa Integrated Catchment Association took out the Water award. Rachel Lyons was awarded the Wildlife category, and Noosa Environmental Education Hub won the People and Economy award.

“We are thrilled with the results of our second Noosa Biosphere Gala and thank our sponsors, supporters, and everyone who attended. Congratulations also to the finalists and winners of the Noosa Biosphere Awards – we’re so pleased to now have a platform whereby we can recognise the efforts of those who work so hard to maintain the Noosa Biosphere’s special nature,” said Mr Halverson.

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professional and scientifically based wildlife groups in existence in Australia – both aspects that I value highly. In the time I have been with Wildcare I have met many life-long friends who share the same dark warped sense of humour you only get through sharing not-so-pleasant experiences and late nights searching for animals in the bush”.

Rachel led the team that managed Noosa’s wildlife response during the 2019 fires and later developed the Emergency Response Trailer to prepare for similar events. “The greatest challenges I see into the future for wildlife is climate change and the risk it poses for forests and water resources. We are already seeing the effects of it, probably best exemplified by the 2019 drought and subsequent fires.”

The Greater Glider which Rachel identifies as her most loved animal is now listed as endangered nationally given how much they suffered during and after that horrific 2019 summer.

“I saw my first wild Greater Glider the night I moved on to my property in Pomona over 20 years ago. I was so excited to have them living around me and to be guardian of the big habitat trees where they sleep. Apart from the fact that they are exquisite, I am drawn to animals that are obscure and unique. Most people would have no idea they have them on their property as they are quiet and reside high in the tree canopy. They are one of the hardest animals to rehabilitate, which I take as a challenge.”

As elusive as her beloved gliders, you might not see her, but Rachel Lyons’ work is all around us. How fortunate for us, and our unique wildlife.

“I am the eternal optimist. I have the bigger picture always in mind and am hopeful that the amazing gains made in the conservation and environmental sector over the last twenty five years continue.” If not now, then when?

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CATCHING up with Rachel Lyons is a bit like spotting a koala. You’ve got to be patient and lucky. The last place you would expect to find her is chained to a keyboard in a Brisbane hotel, diligently preparing for an AGM whilst simultaneously wrapping up a course on drone use.

“I like to fly below the radar and work behind the scenes as much as I can, only popping my head up when I need to. Less distraction that way. I despise talk for talks sake and just like to get on with things – not enough time in the day otherwise,” she says.

Rachel is quickly adapting to new technology, including thermal drones, which are used for wildlife search and rescue, and flora and fauna surveying, dividing herself between her day job as Noosa Landcare’s Business and Partnerships Manager and her volunteer role with Wildcare Australia.

This lady wears many hats. “The saying ‘If not you, then who? If not now, then when?’ has always resonated with me. I see volunteering as a duty, as a responsibility to give back to the world we live in. And I get bored very easily. My mind never stops so I keep busy doing things I think are important”.

That important work in land management and the natural resources industry forms a long list of achievements.

She is a behind-the-scenes change maker, known for her ability to create profitable partnerships. Most recently, she was recognised by the Noosa Biosphere Awards, winning the Wildlife Category. The awards acknowledged her commitment as an active volunteer in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, and her direct impact on co-leading the Noosa Region Koala Rescue Team (84 rescues since July, excluding health checks).

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Mr G’s fascinating Journey

C O O R OY STAT E S C H O O L T E AC H E R P H I L ‘ M R G’ G I B L E T T I S N OT O N LY N OW T E AC H I N G T H E C H I L D R E N O F S O M E O F H I S E A R LY ST U D E N T S , A F T E R N E A R LY 2 1 Y E A R S AT T H E S C H O O L , H E ’ S N OW T E AC H I N G S O M E O F T H E I R K I D S . By Alan Lander

IT’S a long way from where the now 52-year-old started life in rural Victoria, and whose first major teaching employment was in a refugee camp in Swaziland.

“I was born in East Gippsland where my parents had a dairy farm,” Phil said.

“When milk ‘went bad’ in the seventies, we bought a general store in Briagolong, selling everything [and] being newsagent, the bank, post office – then I went to Melbourne University to study environmental science and a Bachelor of Education.

“That was going to be the big thing in the late eighties and early nineties: everyone was talking greenhouse effect, CFCs, and people started putting a monetary value on [the environment] and telling us every multinational would have two or three environmental scientists employed.

“But within 18 months it was gone; it was nothing.”

Ironically, 30 years on, “we are getting to where we were then,” he added.

But it was a double whammy for Phil, as then premier Jeff Kennett was closing government schools across the state, and graduate teacher interviews were running up to two years behind schedule.

“By chance, Australian Volunteers Abroad came to the university one day, so I went and listened.

“AVA said we could work overseas with no experience on a one-year contract, where previously it had been two years. So, we were the pilot program team to go over.”

Phil was sent to Swaziland, a small country surrounded by South Africa (controversially re-named Eswatini since 2018) to teach geography at a refugee camp, most occupants of whom were victims of a 20-year civil war in neighbouring Mozambique.

“It was hard. It was all the British education system,” Phil said.

“There was no TV or video in the schools, or any other appliances like photocopiers.”

Not much else, either.

“There was no oven in the house or washing machine, or fridge. I hand-washed my own clothes for the first year, but was told to employ someone to do it, because if you’re earning money there, you should employ people.

“By my final year we didn’t have running water. UNHCR came to install taps. They left at the beginning of 1994 saying ‘we’ll give you a year to figure how to pay to run the pump’. By January 1995 nothing had happened, so they cut the power off. “[From there] water delivery would come in once a week. It was dam water – you couldn’t drink it, but we’d fill up tanks at school, we’d fill up buckets for showers.

“I’d buy two litres of Coca-Cola at the little Toyota. We stopped and the officer “Lockhart was great, but we were getting end of each day, having had nothing to asks if Rosie Lloyd is travelling with us. to the point where we wanted to go and buy drink all day - so the first bottle didn’t ‘Her mother’s been trying to stop you at a newspaper that was printed on the same touch the sides. I would leave a little to Roma and other places,’ he says. day, or be able to get fresh bread. brush my teeth with.”

“Rosie had been offered a job at “We’d been remote for eight years which Regular toilet flushing was also Mossman in far-north Queensland, and was highly valued by the department, but unavailable, so “I’d [bucket-] flush twice a her mother had described the car to Tambo it gave me the chance to be specific about week - Wednesdays and Sundays.” police, asking to wave us down.” where I wanted to work next - and that’s Phil said despite good intentions, “white The pair drove to Longreach before when I got Cooroy. people would find it difficult to understand deciding which direction to take: north “Rosie’s parents had bought a unit in culturally.” or west. They decided on Mossman, Sunshine Beach in the early nineties, we’d “Traditionally women used to collect organising someone to pack their Barunga loved it and knew this was the [region] we water at wells to get away from the men, house up for removal. wanted to live. and talk. That all broke down. Women “Rosie was teaching art in high school in “Houses were $150,000 back then in enjoy that social fabric of walking together Mossman. I ran a behaviour management Sunshine Beach, but then we thought we to get water.” program for students at risk and couldn’t handle such small spaces after our He stayed three years, and in his second, suspended, for six schools covering Port remote experiences.” he met his Chinchilla-born wife Rosie Douglas, Mareeba and other towns.

The pair bought cheaply in Doonan, Lloyd there – a fellow “It was great, but we always wanted to go followed by 13 years in Miva St, Cooroy, teacher and soon-toback into an Aboriginal community. and now live in Noosaville. Here, they be accomplished artist “We stayed there for a year and kept raised their four children, rising golf star - who was on her first applying for other jobs, finally getting George, 20, Tilly, 18, a first-year paramedic, year. positions at Lockhart River. with Grace, 17, and Gemma, 15, still In 1994, the build“We spent three years there. Rosie completing school studies. up to the South worked with the famous Art Gang and was African election of teaching at the school.

Nelson Mandela “In the NT it was the first time I created tension throughout southern taught primary students and at Africa. Threats were being made against Lockhart I also taught primary whites, including Phil and Rosie. and did a deputy principal Australian government workers in the stint. capital cities had evacuation contingencies “We stayed there for in place for leaving the country if safety was three years, then compromised, but teachers like Rosie and decided to move Phil did not – so they hitch-hiked across south to start the border to Mozambique. thinking about They left in late 1995 but, as AVA having kids had predicted, readjusting to the firstourselves – world, everything-at-hand conditions of and I was Australian life, proved hard for them both. getting a bit “Death, AIDS, dysentery, no latrines or burned out running water for months – to adapt back by then to Australian life was nearly impossible. anyway.

Comparing life and priorities here to that camp, it all seems so much more complex here than there.”

They headed for Darwin and picked up work at Barunga, a small Aboriginal community near Katherine.

“It’s a great community and very traditional,” Phil said.

But after a year or so, Rosie’s parents wanted her back in Queensland.

After a home visit, “we were driving back to Barunga, having applied for Queensland posts but not having heard anything.”

“Then, driving through the town of Roma, someone tried to flag us down.

“We just carried on, then near Tambo, a police car stopped, turned around and started pursuing us.

Rosie Lloyd and Phil Giblett at Cooroy State School “We were only driving a

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“For my midlife crisis I bought a cake shop rather than a car.”

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Meanwhile, Phil heads for a twenty-first anniversary milestone, while Rosie teaches two days a week at the school, also developing an enviable reputation in the art world.

“She was recently featured on Gardening Australia, which you can see online.”

He has predominantly taught upper primary, but is heading back to Year 6 next year – and he is bemused about now teaching some children of his first students.

“It’s the first time I’ve had the next generation in, after teaching their mum or dad.

“It does make it interesting. Also, now I’m playing cricket with one of my ex-students; he has become a teacher and is now teaching my daughter. That’s what being part of a community is about.”

When living in Cooroy, he said “I’d never leave”.

“But raising a young golfer and my daughters’ surf-based activities, getting closer to Noosa reduced travel times.”

“One thing I miss is the trip to Cooroy IGA – it always took so long to get in and out, with impromptu parent/teacher/student meetings taking place in the aisles.

“Now I live in Noosaville, no-one knows you.”

Phil said when he first arrived, the town and school population was growing.

“But the school demographic is changing with the increasing cost of housing, and no rentals available,” he said.

“A lot of schools around here are experiencing the same thing with younger families being pushed out.”

One new thing for Phil is his recent purchase of the Buttercups wholesale business off Maple Street, for which he now takes Thursdays off school to run.

“For my midlife crisis I bought a cake shop rather than a car,” he quipped.

He was friends with the previous owners Andy and Katie Thin, and they got talking.

Phil said he has since increased the wholesale side of the business – and he will be expanding the retail side to coincide with the opening of the new Cooroy Playground.

“I just think the new playground will be a big attraction,” he said.

“At the moment, we supply local businesses with muffins, chocolate brownies, carrot cakes and logs, scones, cherry and apple pies, veggie tarts, bacon thingies – a whole range.

“I have to think about a future transition away from teaching because after 30 years a change is as good as a holiday.

“It seems like a good opportunity.”

NEWS IN BRIEF The Connecting Noosa Christmas Convoy is back from December 6 to 9, involving emergency service vehicles from QFES, Police, Ambulance, SES, Rural Fires, Volunteer Marine Rescue, Council’s Local Laws team, plus Santa. Stand in your driveways and give us a wave. To find out when the convoy is coming to a street near you, scan the QR code.

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The Noosa River has maintained its A- quality score in this year’s Healthy Land and Water Report Card. Noosa’s freshwater creeks were in excellent health, with a slight improvement in aquatic insect health at Ringtail Creek.

Thumbs Up! Noosa Council is disappointed in the decision in the Planning and Environment Court where it was unable to stop quarry truck movements during school bus hours on the Pomona Kin Kin Road. Council will now progress its application to the Planning and Environment Court seeking full enforcement orders centred on alleged breaches by the Quarry operator and seek to address the intensification of use issues.

Noosa Council has announced a revised construction schedule for the Hinterland Playground which will see the unique nature-based, all-abilities playground open to the public in March 2022.

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WILD ABOUT NOOSA HINTERLAND WITH Christmas looming, I couldn’t go past an opportunity to feature our glorious King Parrot in all its festive Yuletide colouring.

These charming birds are currently raiding our garden for the cherry tomatoes that spring up everywhere. In fact, they’re not interested in the tomato flesh: rather, they happily tear away at each tomato for the tiny seeds inside the fruit.

As so often occurs in the world of birds, it is the male King Parrot that is the more highly decorated, although females are not without their own greenheaded splendour. Unfortunately, their call is not as pretty as their appearance, being a screech not unlike a squeaky door hinge.

Sadly, King Parrots across eastern Australia are currently suffering from a wasting disease that prevents them from absorbing nutrients. The affected birds become so weak that they cannot fly. Experts studying the problem believe that artificial feeding of these birds, particularly the use of feeding trays or dishes, may be exacerbating the spread of the disease. While we humans are having to change our behaviour to deal with COVID-19, we may also have to alter our habits to help King Parrots survive their own pandemic.

King Parrots need deep hollows in old tree trunks for nesting. The entrance can be many metres above the nest, with the parents - and eventually the chicks - having to scramble up to 10 metres between nest and opening. Another way to support our wildlife is to leave old, dead tree trunks standing in both paddocks and gardens.

Have a wonderful holiday season everyone.

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Mum & Dad saw the look on their kid’s stricken faces, And looked out the window, their own hearts a racing, For out in the sky soaring up hill and down dale, Came Santa and reindeer madly dodging hail, It was Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Along with Comet and Cupid plus Donner and Blitzen, The sleigh was piled high with toys and gifts, Santa got worried when he saw the tarp start to lift, So he glided down and came to rest, Alongside the Ghost Gum with the kookaburra nest, He ran up the steps and when Dad opened the door, He was all dripping wet, right there on the floor,

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With a very deep voice he said “G’day mate”, “Got a problem with me tarp, I need some duct tape”, So Mum fossicked and rummaged all through the house, And finally found the duct tape, the end chewed by a mouse, So Santa then taped that tarp down real good, Turned back to smile, tapped his head said, “touch wood’, As thankfully now the storm had passed, And the reindeer now needed to be really fast, For time had been lost with repairs to the sleigh, Santa’s schedule said they should be in Tin Can Bay, With a flick of the reins the reindeer rose high, And quick as that, they were up in the sky,

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Santa called down as he flew out of sight, “Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night”

By Lesley Maxfield

SMALL BUILDING WITH A BIG H E A R T W I N S N AT I O N A L A W A R D LOCAL Eumundi building designer, Brett Grimley of Ecolibrium Designs is celebrating after collecting an award at the Building Designers Association of Australia National Design Awards.

Ecolibrium Designs took out the category for Residential alterations/additions up to $300,000 for The Ark. The award for the writer’s studio is recognition of the eco sustainable design team’s hard work and creative ability. Future accessibility was also in mind as the client is physically impaired and sought a private, environmentally sustainable writers’ studio.

The design team and the client all watched the awards event in The Ark itself and were able to celebrate the win together.

The client commented “I love the building we call The Ark and am very excited by the win. All the credit goes to Brett and Claudia, the design team from Ecolibrium Designs and Kristiaan the builder from

Brett Grimley and Claudia Silva inside the national award winning writer’s studio

Ecohaus. They were excellent to work with and the results are outstanding.”

Ecolibrium’s Brett Grimley said, “We really wanted to create an inspiring space with a sense of warmth and calm conducive to contemplation and creative pursuit. The client has specific needs and we wanted to ensure that the studio could accommodate him well into the future. We’re thrilled to have won an award for such a beloved client.”

The firm also received a commendation for Projects up to $100,000 for Find Ur Flow Yoga Studio, Tinbeerwah and was a finalist for the Chris Reardon Memorial Award for Hempcrete Home, Eerwah Vale.

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YOUR LOCAL’S ‘Your

BUSINESS

Local’

A M O N T H LY LO O K AT T H E H I STO R I C H OT E L S AC R O S S N O O S A S H I R E A N D T H E H I N T E R L A N D. By Alan Lander

Your Local #6: KANDANGA HOTEL, Kandanga Have you tried the Kandanga KickStarter yet?

Try it sometime – but bring an appetite.

It’s the signature dish on the dinner and Sunday lunch menu at Kandanga Hotel, along with many other goodies like homemade chicken parmigiana, tapas and platters.

“And we do an awful lot of steaks, either a 300-gram or 500g T-bone,” owner Kerry Willcocks said.

Kerry and her husband Russell have operated the hotel since December 2020 – and their sons Hayden, Ben, Sam and daughter Georgia make up the staff – so it’s a true family business.

It’s Kerry and Russell’s first-ever venture into the hotel game: they were in the healthcare industry on the Sunshine Coast before coming to Kandanga.

At the beginning, Georgia was “the only one who had ever pulled a beer”, but Russell said after a steep learning curve, “nobody’s complaining.”

They’ve hugely expanded the range of beverages, too, including on-tap ginger beer from the Eumundi Brewery.

The Kandanga Hotel 19 15 “We have listened to our customers, and increased our drink range,” Kerry said.

The day trippers are mostly from Noosa and Gympie, she said.

“We have also increased our occupancy in our motel room accommodation.

“Since we’ve been here there’s a lot of new people coming in; every week there are new people.”

The original hotel, first built in 1915,

burned down in 2015 and was rebuilt in 2017.

“All that’s left is the three wooden tables and chairs out the side,” Russell said.

They are also getting a new pool table in, along with a new kids playground, and planning for growth, given the explosion in local population numbers.

As for the Kandanga Kick-Starter, Kerry lists the contents.

“Fish tacos, pulled pork sliders, barbecued chicken wings, salt and lemon calamari, sweet potato chips and (standard) chips. That feeds three-to four people.”

Kandanga Hotel is on Main Street, 5484 3162, or Facebook/kandangahotel

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COLOUR ME HAPPY @ the Original Eumundi Markets MEET an Artisan whose talents and creations have inspired many, Danielle Miles, who exhibits her skill under the profile name of Dani Em Art. Dani draws on her love of words and quotations to incorporate into her artwork.

In doing so, she takes her craft in a playful direction on wood and canvas with turquoise sea blue themes and mandala designs. Her abstract style is consistent in her larger artworks.

Dani’s current passion is the energy and inspiration she draws from working with mixed media such as transfers, stencils, feathers, flowers, sand, shells and then the paint mediums of acrylics, inks, watercolours, pens, crayons, and pastels.

Dani’s style is intuitive, and her personal story reflects her vision which comes straight from the heart.

“I’m not actually a trained artist,” says Dani. “All my work is self-taught.

My official qualification is Bachelor of Environmental Science with a minor in Marine Ecosystems.”

“I always wanted to work in conservation.

When an opportunity to volunteer at Underwater World (now SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium) came up, I took it. I now work there on a casual basis as an Education Officer / Tour Guide. My art is my passion for the marine environment.”

Her artwork emanates her passion and is

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often felt by others visiting her stall. It can bring people to tears which can be quite an emotional moment to share with a stranger.

Taking that leap of faith in March 2020, the Original Eumundi Markets have been a wonderful avenue for Dani to focus basking in the creative talent around her.

Her Saturday ‘Live Art’ canvas pieces are proving to be a popular drawcard to showcase that journey.

“In these hard times, it’s so important to focus on the positives and happiness.” www.eumundimarkets.com.au

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Shop local this Christmas • Books • Toys for all ages • Puzzles • Crafts • Homewares

COOROY POST OFFICE - Maple St, Cooroy UNIQUE GIFTS plus all your Christmas cards and wrapping paper

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BERKELOUW BOOKS 87 Memorial Drive, Eumundi PH: 5442 8366

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C h ris t ma s g if t s for t h e C of fee lover! Coffee bags from $13.00.

Chocolate coffee beans $15.00. Locally made Davidson Plum Jams.

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A free festive community event operating under a Covid-Safe checklist. Register onsite on the day via event QR code.

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Gifts for Mum

10 years of Possum Trails IN 2009 when the Cooroy State Primary School held its centenary – the organising committee, of which Tracy Vecchio was a member, purchased a number of possums to sell as merchandise at the Centenary Festival. To encourage people to purchase the possums she created five dressed up possums to have on display – Harry Potter, Bridegroom, Bride and two Princess possums.

Danielle Taylor, a member of Cooroy Chamber at the time, loved the idea of the dressed up possums so much that in 2011 the idea of a Christmas in Cooroy Possum trail was born. The Cooroy Chamber purchased a number of possums and Tracy set about creating outfits for them all. There are some great ideas - Gardener, Swagman, Magpie, Snowman and Angel Possums.

Over the years Tracy has had to redecorate a number of possums with suggestions from local shop owners and most noticeably Tom Wegener’s personalised mini Surfer possum and

surfboard. The most sought after, Harry Potter Possum, is kept with SPV Accounting under the Harry Potter Christmas tree complete with sorting hat tree topper.

Over the years Tracy has been approached to make personalised possums, people love them so much. Tracy says “I love seeing them out and about each year and watching the kids do the trail.”

This year Your Local Lifestyle is proudly supporting the Possum Trail with it kicking off in 29 Chamber businesses around the town of Cooroy. You can pick up an entry form from the participating shops for a chance to win the $300 prize. Good luck!

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NEW

TEWANTIN CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL

CHRISTMAS IN COOROY

ARRIVALS Summer Cotton Nighties

FRIDAY DECEMBER 10 COOROY - Maple Street - 5-9pm LIGHTING of the Christmas Tree, Bentley's Santa Race, Late night trading, Roving entertainment, Decorate a Bike Competition, Ham wheels, Activities for the kids and the return of The Possum Trail.

Plus Artisan markets, food and music at the Butter Factory Arts Centre. www.cooroy.com.au

Great for Christmas

SATURDAY DECEMBER 11 TEWANTIN - Tewantin RSL Memorial Park 3-8pm - FREE Event Join Tewantin Noosa RSL and celebrate our annual Christmas Carnival!

Fireworks, Free Rides, Live Music, Food, Cobb & Co Rides, Wood Chopping, Carols and more! A fun packed afternoon for the whole family. www.tewantin.town

EUMUNDI CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

AMAMOOR - END OF YEAR EVENT

A huge range of styles & colours available now

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 10 AMAMOOR - From 5pm It's going to be a ripper so don't miss it!

Food Trucks, Markets, Live music, Roving entertainment, Facepainting, Kids Zone, Light show & digital fireworks plus a visit from Santa and the Rattler. @ Friends of Amamoor

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SUNDAY DECEMBER 12 EUMUNDI - Napier Road - 2.30-7.30pm THE Eumundi Christmas Extravaganza will be a five hour festival incorporating wonderful Christmas themed entertainment on stage for the whole family, free rides, fireworks, face painting, food and market stalls. With a massive marquee this event will be an all weather event. www.eumundichristmas.com

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AUSSIE WORLD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

Tis the Season to Shine

KENILWORTH CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

SATURDAY DECEMBER 18 KENILWORTH - Showgrounds - 4-8pm THERE will be rides, food, fireworks and even a visit from Santa! @kenilworth Christmas Celebrations

GINGER FACTORY SANTA'S WORKSHOP

DECEMBER YANDINA - The Ginger Factory BRING the kids along for some festiveseason fun at The Ginger Factory to meet Santa in his Workshop. BYO camera for photos. Santa’s Workshop - December 8, 12, 15, 19, 22 and 24.

TIME: 9:30am – 1:30pm No Bookings required - Free Event ginger factory.com.au

SATURDAY DECEMBER 18 AUSSIE WORLD - Palmview MEET Santa and Mrs Claus, come face to face with Christmas characters, enjoy the roving entertainment and dancers.

Christmas lights, SNOW, market stalls & live entertainment headlined by our very special act, the Katie Noonan Quartet! www.aussieworld.com.au/events/ christmas-spectacular

‘SILVER BELLS’ NOOSA CHORALE’S CHRISTMAS

FRIDAY DECEMBER 17, 7PM SATURDAY DECEMBER 18, 2PM THE J THEATRE, Noosa Junction THE J will be transformed into a Christmas winter wonderland. Along with “Carol of the Bells,” the Chorale will present 16 carols and songs. Proceeds from the raffle will go to the not-for-profit charity Katie Rose Cottage Hospice Tickets $39, student/child concession $30 www,the j,com.au or call 5329 6560.

OPEN Monday - Tuesday: 9am-4pm Wednesday - Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday: 9am-1pm Sunday: Closed

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OUT AND ABOUT

On their final school day, the class of 2021 Year 12 students were honoured and celebrated by the entire student body during the Good Shepherd Lutheran College’s emotion charged ‘Walk of Honour’. College Captains start their final journey right where it began, the Prep classrooms.

Happy 14th Rosie Kluck! You’re a rock star. Love you!

Happy Birthday Robyn - lots of love from all your friends and family xx

P L AYS H E D E U M U N D I D E C E M B E R WO R KS H O P S T H U R S DAY D E C 9 & 1 6 : PA I N T & S I P – P O P I C O N S 5.30 – 8pm

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Happy Birthday Mark! Lots of love from family, friends and the Impact team xx

Happy 50th Danielle.

YOUR SEASONAL PRODUCE WATCH with Matt Golinski L I L LY P I L L I E S SYZIGIUM Leuhmannii is a native coastal rainforest tree which prolifically produces bright pink, teardrop shaped fruit commonly known as riberries.

The trees are widely planted through the region mostly as an ornamental or windbreak plant, and the fruit is often left to fall to the ground and be wasted.

In their raw form, the berries are quite astringent, but balanced with sugar and acidity, they have a lovely texture and a unique flavour with hints of cinnamon and clove.

Because their fruiting coincides with the Christmas season, it makes sense to me to turn them into a condiment that’s a truly

Australian version of cranberry sauce to have with turkey, roast chicken or ham.

This sauce very simple and quick, and would make a great Christmas present to give to friends and family if you have a big harvest.

Lillypillies freeze well so if you don’t feel like making anything while they’re in season, you can save them up until you have time to do something with them.

You don’t generally see them for sale anywhere, but chances are if you don’t have your own tree you’ll know someone who doesn’t mind sharing their crop with you.

Merry Christmas!

CHRISTMAS LILLYPILLY SAUCE

Ingredients: 200gm lillypillies 200gm jellied cranberry 2tbs castor sugar ¼ cup water 1tbs apple cider vinegar 6 fresh lemon myrtle leaves

Method: Remove all stems from the lillypillies and wash well.

Place in a small saucepan with all other ingredients, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes until the lillypillies have softened.

Spoon into a sterilised jar and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Serve with meats, cheeses or use as a dessert ingredient.

Serves 8

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Y O U R L O C A L E AT S & D R I N K S

YOUR LOCAL Eats

BASKING IN EUMUNDI SERENITY

BY THE time you read this, Eumundi’s new, prestige Bask Restaurant will be full swing into its Christmas season.

The restaurant, which only started 12 weeks ago, is beautifully located in Eumundi’s ornate Old Bakery building, and run by highly experienced partners Jess Coolican and Jack Madden.

The pair have made names for themselves since they first met at Hastings Street’s Bistro C 14 years ago. They have since worked at Noosa’s Sails along with a range of Melbourne eateries and in Europe – even Edinburgh Castle, in Jack’s case.

Jack is the kitchen wonder while Jess, qualified herself in interior design with projects having featured in the likes of Vogue and Belle magazines, is your host.

Originally from the Coast, they now live in Eumundi - their two children attending local schools.

“We came across this space at the end of July and spent a couple of months working on it,” Jess said in November.

“Then we opened the doors to do long lunches – and we have been quite overwhelmed [by the positive response] really.”

It was a tentative move to gauge the market.

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“It worked well, we found our routine quietly in the background, then evolved over the past few weeks.

“We actually moved into the hinterland first, drawn by the lifestyle. We were looking for a while, and just loved this town.

“It is really reminiscent of our childhoods up here, with a really beautiful community and a good vibe.”

The Saturday-only long lunches are now being supplemented by Friday wine nights and Thursday seafood menu nights.

“Jack’s seafood is his specialty,” Jess said.

“We will change the menu weekly and it will feature home-made fish and chips, seafood platters and more.”

Importantly, Jess said they wanted to get the menu balanced to appeal to a wide audience, yet bring some of the best foods found on the coastal strip to be available at the right prices in the hinterland, particularly on ‘locals-night’ - Thursday.

“One of the best items on the menu is our octopus,” Jess said.

And vegetarians will not miss out.

“We have a lot of plant-based eaters, so we have delicious options on the menu.

& Drinks Jess Coolican and Jack Madden in Bask Eumundi’s foyer with one of their signature dishes: Chargrilled octopus, limoncello, pepper

That’s been pretty well received.

“We are designing the menu around what we really enjoy.”

That’s got to be a plus.

Visit www.baskeumundi.com.au to check out

the menus, make reservations at info@baskeumundi.com.au, or ring the restaurant on 0431 728 190.

Bask Restaurant, 4/101 Memoria Drive, Eumundi.

Y O U R L O C A L E AT S & D R I N K S

K E E P I N G T H E V I L L AG E W E L L F E D At Pomona Village Kitchen keeping the village well fed means delicious tasty meals, great coffee, and being licensed, a brew or two with session ales from Eumundi and Terella breweries.

To help parents steal a little extra time for themselves in this busy world, next year on Thursdays we will be doing a community school walk for kids at Pomona State School. For those who pre order a home made packed sushi lunch for their kids, this will allow time for mum or dad to get a coffee for themselves before work and let the kids walk to school.

Out the back is the ‘Secret Garden Courtyard’ where you can enjoy private events for birthdays and other occasions.

Make sure you keep your eyes open for rotating menu items, exciting new

cocktails and events such as, Slow Food Noosa in February, and ticketed events like South African BBQ night, (date to be set).

With a positive village outlook, where all produce is sourced locally, Zenita remarks “we’ve had a really amazing year, and I would like to thank the whole community for supporting us all the way through, and say that I’m so proud of my team”.

A l f r e Pomona s c oVillage Kitchen, 2 Memorial Ave, Pomona. Phone 5403 8592 for takeaways and function bookings.

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IN THESE COVID-19 influenced times, there has been an even greater community move towards buying local product, and the fewer kilometres the product has travelled to be sold, the better.

Cooroy’s Bus Stop Espresso is taking that sentiment literally, with a range of locally made food and beverages on hand.

The café, which is located in a 1948 single-decker bus relocated from Victoria, started out just offering coffee and tea, with free range eggs and honey made on the owners’ Mary River Road premises.

“We’ve come from being a little coffee bus, to now supplying local fruit and vegetables, as well as our own honey and eggs,” co-owner Rob Noy said.

“We now also supply Ritchie’s and Pomona Bakeries’ salad rolls, Cooroy Pies which is now Noosa Pies made in Coolum, and cold drinks from Wimmers’ factory.

“We have liquid chai from a business in Cudgerie Estate.

“We also supply sourdough bread, crumpets and pizza bases, all made at Jeremiah’s Crust in Carters Ridge – and even our coffee is roasted only 300 metres away at Cooroy Coffee.

“You can’t get fresher than that.”

Rob said the café gets avocados, lemons and limes seasonally from just up the road, and mushrooms from just around the corner.

“And we use Cooloola Milk.”

The business only started last March, Rob said.

“It’s a great thing as it’s what people want.

Locals come for local fresh product.

“Since Covid we’re all looking for more local produce from farms; everybody wants that.”

He said his business can’t keep growing, but similar businesses could take it up, too.

“You can only grow to a certain size so it would be nice to see more of these communitybased farming stalls around the region.”

This is something Noosa councillor Tom Wegener has been advocating for in the hinterland.

“Noosa residents seek out locally grown food, knowing it’s organic, healthy and their purchase supports the local community,” Cr Wegener said.

“As the new president of Permaculture Noosa, I hope to strengthen community ties through the growing and sharing of food.”

Bus Stop Espresso 201 Mary River Rd, Cooroy.

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Is it Happy hour?

By Hayley Saunders

HAPPY Hour is Australian author Jacquie Byron’s first novel, and it takes us on an amusing, heart-warming journey across some deep themes of grief, loneliness, friendship and love.

Since the tragic death of her husband and soulmate Frank three years ago, Franny Calderwood has deliberately chosen to turn her back on her friends, family, and acquaintances. Franny can’t cope with conversations about Frank, or the pitying looks she receives whenever his name comes up. Instead, she now fills her days with art, cooking, walking her dogs Whisky and Soda, and watching the clock until cocktail hour starts.

Unfortunately for Franny, when the Salerno family move in next door, they also start to move into Franny’s life. Single mum Sallyanne is trying to protect her children from their abusive father, and sullen teenager Dee, and slightly eccentric eight-year-old Josh are not coping very well. Fabulously flamboyant Franny offers a fun escape for the kids, introducing them to a world of art, costume design, and fine food and in Dee’s case, fine liquor.

However, Franny’s tough veneer is close to cracking and underneath is a volcano of sorrow and pain waiting to erupt. As the anniversary of Frank’s death approaches, Franny’s fondness for Happy Hour starts to have serious repercussions for her health and Franny is forced to let friends, old and new, help her process her grief and find a new way forward.

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A Golden Age at the Majestic in 2022 DECEMBER will be a slightly quieter month for the multi-entertainment powerhouse that Pomona’s Majestic Theatre, home of the silent movie and many other activities, has become.

That’s only because Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on a Saturday this year so the traditional Saturday silent movies won’t be on show these two days.

The Majestic does however have a Christmas special movie offering on Friday December 17 – the two Oscar-winning Holiday Inn (1942), featuring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire and Marjorie Reynolds (pictured), and featuring the musical score from Irving Berlin.

The plot, as movie reviewer IMBd describes it, is set “at an inn which is only open on holidays, [where] a crooner (Crosby) and a hoofer (Astaire) vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer (Reynolds).” It begins at 7.30pm.

“The movie is free for kids and $15 for adults,” Alison said.

The film is a scene-setter for a new addition to the Majestic line-up for 2022, she said.

Tewantin’s ‘Mr Movies’ Aubrey Cannon will be your host for December’s Holiday Inn, along with his hosting a ‘Golden Age of Hollywood’ feature on the evening

of every second Friday of the month throughout the year.

Aubrey, who is known for his encyclopedic knowledge of that movie era, will give a short talk prior to each movie, giving the audience an insight into some of the intriguing background into ‘who-didwhat’ regarding the making of each movie, with some surprises in store.

Kicking off the 2022 season, on February 11, the Majestic will feature Witness for the Prosecution (1957), starring Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester.

On March 11, you can see In a Lonely Place (1950) starring the inimitable Humphrey Bogart, while on April 8, Rex Harrison and Gene Tierney star in The Ghost and Mrs Muir (1947).

Other Aubrey-chosen classics to follow are: Age of Consent (1969), Mildred Pierce (1945), Double Indemnity (1944), Picnic (1955), The Family Way (1966), I Confess (1953), Butterfield 8 (1960), and finally We’re No Angels (1955).

The live gig program continues from January 2022. Check out the Summer Season on page 39.

The Majestic Theatre, 3 Factory St, Pomona.

Ph 5485 2330. www.themajestictheatre.com.au

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H I G H E N E R GY V I B ES FO R N E W YEAR’S EVE IN EUMUNDI in a lifetime sound that has seen the group tour across Europe, Asia and Oceania.

The line-up is two Spanish guitars (Jason Janus and Tomi Gray) and a box drum (Señor Bang Bang) - but don’t let the lightweight set-up fool you.

Kallidad’s sound is big. It’s flamenco and mariachi fusing with metal and hard rock!

The trio’s notorious white face paint (inspired by Dias de los Muertos or ‘Day of the Dead’) masks their identities, shifting the focus to a musical style that is alive, intense, emotional, and powerful.

THE Imperial Hotel Eumundi will be buzzing with good vibes and killer music this New Year’s Eve, with tickets for the double act performance in The Brewery now on sale – showcasing flamenco-fusion heavyweights KALLIDAD (pictured) and electro wizard CHRISTIAN PATEY. If you like to dance, you won’t be able to stand still to these two incredible acts. And what better way to say farewell 2021 and hello 2022 than to dance the night away with epic tunes, guitar riffs and cold brews.

C H R I ST I A N PAT E Y

Producer and electro alt pop artist Christian Patey brings dreamily euphoric sights and sounds to his high energy and 100% fun performances.

Christian brings electric guitar, synths, samples and drums together to illuminate the room and take listeners on an uplifting feel-good journey, backed by Dorah Jacson (Triple J’s Big Pineapple Festival winner) on bass/keys and vocals.

TICKETS: Pre-sale only $35 (+ booking fee) through Oztix. 18+ event. Doors open 8pm.

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C O O R OY C O M M U N I T Y CHRISTMAS MARKET CHRISTMAS in Cooroy will be bigger than ever this year with Cooroy Future Group hosting a community Christmas Market at Butter Factory Arts Centre (BFAC)!

At 4pm on December 10 BFAC will transform into a Christmas wonderland, hosting 50 market stalls! There will be free, live music with two local bands; Soul Tree Union and Nizami, from 4 – 9pm. As a special act for the kids, we are featuring ‘Larrikin Puppets’ who will give a wildly funny free show at 5pm on the lawn out the front of the Butter Factory.

Shop local and support our creative community by finding a unique, handmade gift for a loved one this Christmas.

We will have food trucks plus a popup bar and the annual Australian Pottery Throwdown will also be on show at the Christmas Market, happening in the BFAC Pottery Studio, located to the left of the Butter Factory building. There will be eight experienced potters demonstrating wheel throwing and creating masterpieces in front of a live audience, starting at 5pm.

Get your creative fill all before dusk when the annual Christmas tree lighting occurs at 7pm in the town centre thanks to the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce.

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Lilliana, Olivia and Emma our youngest stampers had a wonderful day.

opportunity to see our vibrant creative artisans and support them by taking home one-of-a-kind Christmas gift.

December 10 from 4pm.

Butterfactory Arts Centre, 11A Maple Street, Cooroy. www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au

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This collaborative exhibition and innovative opportunity provides valuable professional development and community engagement.

[SQUEEZE] is held on a biennial basis and 2021 will be the ninth exhibition in the series. Exhibition dates are December 3 to January 16. It will present approx 40 diverse artworks from over 30 artist/educators, from close to 20 different public and private schools from the Sunshine Coast and Noosa regions.

Butter Factory Arts Centre 11A Maple Street, Cooroy www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au

ANOTHER Annual Christmas Card Charity Workshop is done and dusted. We are so grateful to our local cardmakers and paper crafters for their participation in our 5th annual event.

Many thanks to Cooroy RSL for hosting our event raising funds for the ’Footprint Card Program’. Also to Live Life Pharmacy, Richies Bakery and Serene Thai for their donations.

We welcomed Brisbane Stampin’ Up! demonstrators Liz Collett and Zena Kennedy on the day, along with Gaye Schrader, Barbara Boesten and Jill Potts.

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‘Adorned with Magnolia, Brenda meets the Lyrebird.’

This new exhibition by local artist Julie St Aubyn is a visual diary of her views from hotel quarantine and beyond.

“When I found myself spending two weeks in hotel quarantine, I was luckily equipped with drawing equipment and a view of a wetland and the abundant bird life that lived there. Each day I listened to the radio and recorded my thoughts and observations in drawings.

“I explored my feelings of isolation and separation. In the past year I have used these sketches as the basis for a series of paintings that form the framework of my exhibition,” Julie says.

For the month of December our lovely Banana Shed gallery will be transformed into a delightful ‘Artisan Store’. This showcase exhibition will be celebrating over 30 works from our creative and talented local members.

There’ll be a variety of unique handmade pieces, including ceramics, jewellery, hand painted silk, eco-dyed works, sculpture, paintings, prints and more.

Nothing priced above $100 and you’ll even get a chance to meet some of our talented artisans.

We invite you to come down, enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Gallery and support our local artistic community.

On display from December 4 to 30, Carriage Room, Pomona Railway Gallery

Open until December 24.

Pomona Railway Gallery, 10 Station St, Pomona www.pomonartgallery.com

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K I N K I N A R T FA I R REVIVES THE VIBE

THE tiny village of Kin Kin with one shop, a cafe and a hotel (currently closed for renovation) recently proved that it can still punch above its weight especially when it comes to ART. An astonishing 620 visitors and locals descended on the town’s School of the Arts hall on Sunday November 7 to enjoy the inaugural Kin Kin Art Fair.

So successful was the day - with 17 artists’ work on display, lots of sales and ‘a great vibe’ - that the Art Fair is going to be on again next month.

The Kin Kin Community Group, which staged the FREE art fair to give

artists a chance to exhibit and sell their work without having to pay a fee or commission, is putting on the Kin Kin Christmas Art Fair at the School of the Arts on Sunday December 5 starting at 8am.

“I’ll be there with bells on,” promised Cooroy ceramicist Tania Edwards who along with painters, jewellers and mosaic artists from Kin Kin, Cooran, Pomona, Mothar Mountain and Wolvi attended the first Fair and was thrilled with the public attendance and positive sales.

So too was Gympie great Peter Hughes, who painted four new canvases during the day and sold some of his larger works. Peter will again be showing off his extraordinary skills with brush, palette knife - and even fingers - at the Christmas Art Fair where he will be joined by several new artists as well as those who previously participated.

As well as attending the Art Fair, visitors to Kin Kin can enjoy a morning stroll around the village’s re-energised market on the Showground.

Admission to both the market and Art Fair is free so here’s a shout out to everyone: come along and enjoy the artistic vibe of Kin Kin and buy art for Christmas!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Safe 2022

The Emperor’s new clothes Susan and Margaret sorting out the costumes

NOOSA Arts Theatre is delighted to announce their traditional favourite pantomime show is back with a blast in 2022 after last year’s enforced COVID-19 hiatus. This will be director Susan Dearnley’s ninth pantomime.

The show is Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy-tale, The Emperor’s New Clothes with a brilliant panto twist.

When the egotistical and clothes-obsessed, Emperor Fancypants engages con-artists Nip and Tuck, to make him the most fabulous outfit, they fool him into purchasing a suit of clothes so finely made, that only the most intelligent of people can actually see it.

Unfortunately the costs keep escalating, until the kingdom is virtually bankrupt. After much comedy business, the Emperor’s eyes are finally opened by an innocent child, and Nip and Tuck’s trickery is finally exposed.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions the cast numbers are slightly lower but out of the wonderful cast of 21, 11 are returnees to the pantomime stage which just confirms how much actors both young and old love this genre. As we know it’s a huge amount of fun for not only the kids who can get involved but the adults can revert into their childhood days and enjoy the ride too.

The show is on for three weekends opening on Saturday January 8 and closing Sunday January 23. There are two shows both on the Saturday, 11am and 2pm and on Sunday, 1pm and 4pm. So don’t miss out on this fun adventure. Book now to avoid disappointment.

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W E L L- G R O O M E D A R T W I L L TO U C H YO U R I N N E R A N I M A L ART generates the animal in Fiona Groom, this months YLL cover girl!

The well-known hinterland artist excels in bringing nature’s creatures to life on canvas, often in quite quirky style – and her latest exhibition will be on show outside the Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy, on December 10, from 4-7pm, as part of the Christmas in Cooroy celebrations.

“As an artist I like to create emotion, response and narrative in my work,” Fiona said.

“The natural world, but mainly animal life is what inspires and enlightens me on the directions I need to take, and as a new composition slowly comes to life, the painting establishes itself with its own story, its own response to evoke and a sentiment that lingers on.”

Fiona’s work is enjoyed far and wide, including being on display in Florence, Italy, Scotland, and the US. She also donated various works for the Explorers Against Extinction presentation in London.

She was also featured in a TV episode of Put Some Colour in Your Life.

Here at home, Fiona has exhibited in numerous state and national arts festivals, and locally she has participated as a volunteer in the local artistic

community as well as working in several galleries across the Coast.

Fiona’s local volunteering has involved her in an assortment of local community events, including Noosa Open Studios, group exhibitions, exhibition installation and facilitate art projects, children’s art workshops, painting workshops, plus art group tutoring and community-based artisan markets.

She has also had the chance to make her animal art large-scale with the creation of a variety of murals that can be found across the Coast and surrounds.

Fiona’s creative journey started early, taking

her through a series of art diplomas, culminating in an arts double degree majoring in fine arts and visual culture.

Christmas in Cooroy is expected to attract thousands of locals and visitors, and Fiona’s art will share a platform with a variety of fellow artisans and potters in a market-style setting.

The Butter Factory Arts Centre is on Maple Street in the town centre.

For more details on Fiona Groom, visit www.fmg fionagroomvisualartist.com.

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POLITICS

R O B S K E LT O N Q L D P OW E R P R I C E S

Since 2017-18 power prices in SEQ have decreased by around 20% and in Regional Queensland prices have decreased by 17%.

Public ownership of our state’s power assets and our commitment to renewable energy production have helped drive down power bills, keep jobs and support Queenslanders through the COVID-19 pandemic.

A report from the Australian Energy Market Commission has forecast electricity prices in South-East Qld will continue to decrease by 10% over the next three years, which is the largest reduction across the nation.

FA M I LY A N D C H I L D C O N N E CT

The Palaszczuk Government is launching a new campaign to encourage Queensland families to reach out to Family and Child Connect to help them navigate family and parenting challenges and get the support they need to bounce back in tough times.

Launching in the lead up to Christmas,

TED O’BRIEN

LLEW O’BRIEN

Member for Nicklin often a stressful time for families, the campaign aims to raise awareness of Family and Child Connect so Queensland families know that help is available to get life moving in the right direction again.

The state-wide campaign will run through to the end of June 2022 and recognises that families all love their children and want the best for them, but when times get tough, they may need an extra hand.

Families needing support can visit the Family and Child Connect website or call 13 FAMILY (13 32 64) for free, unlimited, and confidential advice and support.

NICKLIN COMMUNITY SURVEY

We’re lucky to live in one of the best places in Australia, and I’m keen to hear your feedback on how we can make our community even better.

Head to www.robertskeltonmp.com.au/ community-survey to have your say.

By filling this survey out online, you can have your voice heard and represented.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Member for Fairfax

Merry Christmas

If living with COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that we must cherish the time we have with our friends and family.

There is nothing more important after all.

So, as 2021 draws to a close, the economy is recovering, families are being reunited and life is slowly returning to ‘normal’.

It’s with great optimism that we look

towards 2022 and as your Federal MP, I pledge to continue my focus on delivering for our local community. While there’s always much to celebrate at Christmas time, let’s not forget that many people are also doing it tough. If each of us can reach out to someone who may be alone – an old friend, a neighbour, a distant relative – it would make the world of difference. Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

Christmas is a time of peace and goodwill, and this year, those values take on even more importance as we face the prospect of COVID-19 restrictions continuing to affect our community.

Vaccination is the most important protection measure we have against the health, social and economic implications of further COVID-19 outbreaks. But we also must respect every person’s choice.

Looking back, it was two years ago when the devastating bushfires hit Noosa and the recovery effort is still ongoing.

The Australian Government is continuing to support the environmental recovery by committing $165,768 to Noosa & District Landcare Group for a range of projects throughout Noosa to assist with the revegetation of natural habitats and eradication of weeds to protect and conserve local flora and fauna.

Federal Member for Wide Bay Businesses in Noosa were only starting to rebound from the fires when COVID-19 hit and the best way we can support local businesses now is by shopping locally this festive season.

Whether it’s loading up your Christmas table with locally-grown produce and fresh seafood caught just off the Coast, a lastminute present from the boutique down the street, or picking up a gift voucher for dinner at a nearby restaurant, buying locally is a great way of giving back to your community.

When you support local small businesses and Aussie producers, it makes a big difference to our local economy, and it is the number one way you can back local jobs. Buying local goods and services is the best prescription for a healthy Wide Bay economy.

Best wishes for a happy Christmas and safe and prosperous New Year.

C L A R E ST E WA R T It’s all a go as our ‘Go Noosa Transport initiatives return for the upcoming Christmas holiday period. Enjoy the ease of getting around Noosa on the Free Holiday Buses which run from December 11 to January 23. The holiday buses are such a hit that only last week Council passed a resolution to trial free buses every weekend for 18 months beginning January 24, 2022, making travel free for 150 days a year (including holiday buses) for our community. Noosa Council is the first in Qld to trial free weekend buses and it’s a huge win for our community. We are looking to finalise plans with Translink shortly so everything is ready to go on January 24 with the 18-month trial of free weekend buses.

Thanks to all those who responded to our liveability survey. We received more than 1000 responses which will drive our decision making going forward and help shape our future budget deliberations. Your voices will be heard.

Coming into Christmas it is my privilege to once again launch the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. We initiated this last year to help the most vulnerable in our

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community and it was met with great success. We are asking for your help once again this year. You can help make Christmas a little brighter for those doing it tough this year by donating gift cards, vouchers and presents. Charities supported include St Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army, Youturn Youth Support, Santa’s Classy Helpers and Sunnykids. Drop off donations at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Club and Noosa Council’s Tewantin offices by December 18.

Let’s bring Christmas cheer to those who need it most.

Finally, a reminder to take the online quiz and profile tool to help you better prepare for the bushfire season. Council has partnered with Victorian-based startup FireThrive and Qld tech-hub Firetech Connect to develop a behaviour change pilot program. For more information and to take the quiz please visit www.quiz. firethrive.com As we head towards the festive season, on behalf of all Councillors and Council staff, I wish you and your families a safe, happy and peaceful Christmas period. May 2022 be a year that is filled with hope, optimism and joy for all.

Stay safe, Clare.

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YOUR LOCAL EUMUNDI

AMAMOOR

EVERY SATURDAY - 7am - 11.30am EVERY WEDNESDAY - 9am - 12noon Amamoor Train Station

C E DA R P O C K E T

CEDAR POCKET HALL 1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 8am - 12noon PLANTS, crafts, home made goods, baked goods. Jams, chutneys, bric-a-brac and all kinds of other random things. Sausage sizzle, bacon & egg burgers, Tea & coffee. cedarpockethall.com

C O O LO O L A C OV E

FLEA MARKET 1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 8am -12noon at Santa Maria Court Cooloola Cove

DAG U N

GROWERS MARKET EVERY SATURDAY 3pm - 5pm Dagun Railway Station PROVIDES fresh-picked, seasonal fruit and vegetables all from within a 70km radius.

Features chemical-free & 'CareFarmed' produce. maryvalleycountryharvest.com grown, organic CareFarmed is a unique trademark meaning it is locally soil coming healthy in grown plants healthy from produce which comes directly from the grower who has grown it sustainably.

C H R I ST M A S M A R K E T S COORAN

THE SANGHA NIGHT MARKET THURSDAY DEC 16, 5-10pm The Sangha room Tea house and community wellness centre

THE ORIGINAL EUMUNDI MARKETS Make it, Bake it, Sew it, Grow it!

EVERY WEDNESDAY 8am - 2pm EVERY SATURDAY 7am - 2pm MOONLIGHT FOODIE MARKETS DECEMBER 17 - 5pm-8.30pm Memorial Drive, Eumundi THE Original Eumundi Markets is the biggest artisan market in Australia. www.eumundimarkets.com.au

GOOMBOORIAN

MEMORIAL HALL MARKETS EVERY 2ND SATURDAY 8am - 12noon Goomboorian Memorial Hall Come along, support local businesses.

G U N A L DA

Gunalda Hall Markets EVERY 2ND SATURDAY 8am - 12noon Gunalda Hall

GY M P I E

GYMPIE SHOWGROUNDS FARMERS MARKET EVERY 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY 7am - 12noon 77 Exhibition Road, Southside www.gympieshow.com.au/gympieshowgrounds-farmers-market/

GY M P I E

GYMPIE DUCK POND MARKETS 1ST, 3RD & 5TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 7am - 12noon Local products and produce. @gympieduckpondmarkets

C H R I ST M A S M A R K E T S BOREEN POINT

APOLLONIAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS FRIDAY NIGHTS, 5-9pm The Apollonian Hotel

MARKETS

IMBIL

IMBIL SUNDAY MARKET FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET EVERY SUNDAY 8am - 1pm Yabba Creek Road

www.maryvalleychamberofcommerce.com.au @ImbilMarkets

K E N I LWO R T H

KENILWORTH MARKET EVERY SATURDAY 8am - 1.30pm GORGEOUS Art, Crafts, handmade Jewellery, Crystals, Gemstones, Homewares, Food, Fresh Coffee/Tea, Health & Wellness, Music, Stickers, Clothing & Fashion. kenilworthmarketssecretary@gmail.com

K I L K I VA N

NOOSA

MARINA MARKETS EVERY SUNDAY 8am - 1.30pm 2 Parkyn Court Noosa www.noosamarina.com.au

PEREGIAN

BEACH MARKETS 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY 7am - 12.30pm ARTISAN markets promoting homemade products and services including homewares, clothing, food, drinks, craft, massage and other health therapies www.peregianmarkets.com.au/ markets@noosasurfclub.com.au

POMONA

KIN KIN

POMONA COUNTRY MARKETS EVERY SATURDAY 7am - 11.30am LOTS of great stalls, food and music. pomonamarketsqld@gmail.com.

NOOSA

YANDINA COUNTRY MARKETS EVERY SATURDAY 6am - 12 noon THE market specialises in plants, local produce, secondhand items and deli produce. @YandinaMarkets· Flea market

EVERY SUNDAY Kilkivan Community Garden & Railway Markets Project Inc KIN KIN MARKET - NOOSA HINTERLAND 1ST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH 8am - 12noon KIN KIN Creations Market is a market for all people who have made their own products, or grown their own produce.

New and second hand stalls. www.inkinkin.net/Markets

YA N D I N A

FARMERS MARKET EVERY SUNDAY 6am - 12noon Weyba Road Noosa Heads AUSTRALIA'S premier farmers and producers market. www.noosafarmersmarket.com.au

C H R I ST M A S M A R K E T S C O O R OY

ARTISAN & POTTERY CHRISTMAS MARKETS FRIDAY DEC 10, 4-7pm Butter Factory Arts Centre

5:00PM TO 8:30PM Food Stalls & Free Entertainment

15+ stalls displaying local artists hand made gifts, clothes and toys. Music, glow poi and juggling workshops, craft table for the kids, food and our teahouse will be open for chai, coffee and cake. www.thesangharoom.com.au

AUGUST 27TH

Over 30 Stalls. Live music, dinner under the stars & great festive atmosphere, plus have your photo with Santa! admin@apollonianhotel.com.au @apollonianhotel1988

FRIDAY DECEMBER 17 OCTOBER 29TH

SEPTEMBER 24TH

Hosting 50 Stalls. Live music, kids puppet show at 5pm, food trucks and pop-up bar. Plus the annual Pottery throw down. www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au

NOVEMBER 26TH WWW.EUMUNDIMARKETS.COM.AU

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SENIOR LIFESTYLE

SIGN UP FOR FREE FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES DID you know that 30-40% of people over the age of 65 fall each year? The majority of falls happen in people’s own home doing daily tasks. Falls can affect a person’s quality of life, some people become afraid of doing enjoyable activities because they are concerned about falling and so give up doing them.

Engage to prevent Falls is a program of weekly classes delivering exercises that focus on building stronger leg muscles and improving balance by working on unstable surfaces, helping the client to become more confident in their balance and their stride. Ongoing exercises are provided for homework in between classes so that clients can help take back control of their health helping them to live more independently.

If you are over 65, sign up for free classes in Noosaville, Cooroy and Pomona in January. Phone 0449 047 746.

Katie Rose Cottage - no ordinary hospice NOOSA’S only hospice has been built on generosity and kindness from within our community. It stems from not only an initial generous donation to buy the house but also the many local volunteers who give their time and energy to keep every aspect of the hospice functioning.

This hospice works hard for its existence and although there is a small amount of Government funding, the relies heavily on donations, Op Shop revenue and fundraising events. The accredited, professional end-of-life nursing care the hospice provides is free for those in our community facing a terminal illness.

The one thing all visitors and guests remark upon when entering the hospice is its bright and beautiful ambience. The guest rooms are spacious with garden views and the lounge is light and airy. The many outdoor seating areas provide shade and peace. The gardens are magnificent and provide guests with space to indulge in quiet reflection or enjoy the company of friends and family.

We have a large team of volunteers who give their time and share their skills and expertise in myriad ways. Our gardening team, for example, have a shade house, a potting shed and a nursery where they propagate, grow and pot plants for use not only in the hospice garden but also for sale in our Op Shops and warehouse. Many of the gardeners are also pretty handy with

woodwork, building and landscape design, which has resulted in stunning features - a Japanese teahouse and garden being two of the many.

Inside the hospice, the teams there work tirelessly too. The management and nursing staff welcome the support of volunteers who assist with many roles within the hospice and ensure our guests have every comfort they could wish for. Many of the local restaurants deliver free gourmet meals for guests and their families and local businesses maintain our pool, lawnmowers and so much more.

Volunteers are the life blood of the hospice and we are always in need of willing volunteers to help out.

If you have time to spare and would like

to become a volunteer in the hospice, we would love to hear from you.

If you have any questions, please contact the hospice on 07 5471 1466 or email admin@katierosecottage.org.au.

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COMMUNITY CHOIR

Every Tuesday, 4 to 5.30pm CWA Hall Eumundi. All levels of ability accepted and no auditions.

Joan: 0419 517 869.

Singing is good for you THE best thing about singing is the joy it brings. I have been singing with this choir for over five years and it has made an amazing difference to my life. This might be due to the feeling of euphoria that singing in a choir delivers, together with a sense of connection, accomplishment and social wellbeing. Singing is also said to increase dopamine and oxytocin levels, improves lung function delivering more blood to the brain, and regulating heart function as well as boosting our immune systems.

We meet at the CWA hall in Eumundi on Tuesdays 4 to 5.30pm under the skillful direction of Jo Deguara (0403 841 856) who has been running community choirs for over 12 years.

We start with some fun exercises for the body and voice then we sing from a wide range of beautiful, easy to learn songs from around the

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world in four part harmonies. There are no auditions and you don’t need to have an amazing voice to join our choir. We have choir members from a wide range of backgrounds, who travel from as far away as Boreen Point, Pomona, Cooroy and Doonan, as well as Eumundi. The joy of music and singing brings us all together.

Before COVID-19 hit, we did regular performances at community events and also

donated money to worthy causes, including a donation to the youth afterschool program in Pomona. We’re looking forward to a bright and musical future.

Joan Alexander: COMMUNITY CHOIR MOVE (Magic Of Voice in Eumundi).

Every Tuesday, 4 to 5.30pm.

CWA Hall Eumundi. All levels of ability accepted and no auditions.

Contact Joan on 0419 517 869.

COOROY FAMILY MEDICAL COOROY DOCTORS

• Dr Gerald Bush • Dr Kit Haydock • Dr Ros Hunt • Dr Daniel O’Dea • Dr Sara Genevieve Eccles • Dr Mason Stevenson • Dr Erin O’Hare STARTING JANUARY 2022 • Dr Kathryn Dalmer and Dr Danielle Williams

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S A N D Y B O LT O N RECENT announcements for December 17 have as I said in my speech in Parliament, brought much joy in our communities, as well great angst.

Mandates around vaccinations have seen our inboxes overflow in a way my office has never experienced. From our businesses, residents and patients of the chiropractors, psychologists and other allied health care workers who are affected, the ramifications of a decrease of available health providers when we are needing them the most will impact all in our community. As we wait for responses from Government to the many concerns and questions surrounding - including why telehealth cannot be used where possible - I thank everyone for their unity and support for each other, regardless of vaccination status.

There has been greater awareness to our ‘invisible injuries’ including PTSD via local events, and we thank all who work and volunteer in this space. During the coming months, it is really important to ensure mental fitness is part of our daily regime, including not sending any symptoms to the ‘do later’ box! There are many organisations to assist, as well some fabulous exercises for our mind at Noosa 360.

Remembrance Day 2021 was again one of deep honouring and appreciation for those who gave their lives for us.

Member for Noosa The releasing of the doves is the greatest of reminders to always strive for peace, whether in our homes, workplaces or internationally, and in our thought processes.

With the very broad range of state issues that come across our desk, to keep updated just visit Noosa 360 at https:// www.sandybolton.com/noosa360/, subscribe to our monthly newsletter and join us on Facebook. As always, do not hesitate to contact our office via noosa@ parliament.qld.gov.au or 53193100 if you require assistance or have any questions.

A reminder our office will be closed from Christmas Day until January 9.

And before Christmas, please if you are vaccinating do so now to avoid long waits or potential supply issues once COVID-19 visits our community. That includes being vigilant with our hygiene measures, mask up when required and hunkering down when outbreaks occur.

From my staff and myself, we send huge hugs and many wonderful wishes to you and your loved ones for a fabulous holiday season, and a reminder to be fire, flood, storm and COVID-19 ready!

See you out and about in my Santa hat!

Sandy

H E A LT H

HEAD INJURIES AND CONCUSSION CHANCES are you have bumped your head before. Usually the injury is only minor because our skull is so hard and protects our brain. But some head injuries can be more severe, such as skull fracture, concussion or traumatic brain injury. Some of the most common causes of head injury include accidents at home, work, outdoors or while playing sports, falls, physical assault and traffic accidents.

Head injuries can present in many different ways, but are categorised broadly into two categories: • Open/penetrating head injury – when a high velocity object breaks through the skull and enters the brain.

• Closed – when the head sustains a blunt force by striking against an object that does not break the skull.

Some examples of common head injuries:

• Concussion – occurs when there is no structural damage that can be seen on standard imaging tests like CT scan, but there ARE functional changes that occur in how the brain works.

• Brain contusion – this is when the brain becomes bruised leading to some bleeding in the brain, resulting in swelling.

• Skull fracture – this is when the actual skull cracks.

• Haematoma – this is bleeding in the brain that collects and clots to form a bump. Note that a haematoma may not be apparent for a day or even weeks!

Signs and symptoms:

Symptoms vary according to the type and severity of the injury. Some of the more common ones are: • Headaches.

• Dizziness.

• Fatigue.

• Being a little slower than usual to think.

• Difficulty performing complex tasks.

• Mood changes.

• Difficulties with concentration.

• Difficulties with memory.

When to seek urgent medical care:

• If there is severe head or face bleeding.

• If the person is confused, drowsy, or unconscious.

• If the person stops breathing.

• If you suspect a serious head or neck injury.

• If the person behaves abnormally.

• If they develop a severe headache or stiff neck.

• If they vomit more than once.

• If there is any bleeding or watery discharge from the ears or nose.

• If the person suffers from any fits.

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What not to do in a head injury:

• Do not wash a head wound that looks deep or is bleeding profusely.

• Do not remove any objects stuck in the wound.

• Do not move the person unless necessary.

• Do not shake the person.

• Do not remove a helmet from a person who may have serious head injury.

• Do not pick up a fallen child with any sign of head injury.

• Do not stay in bed until you are better. You do need sleep for recovery - however, your brain also needs activity to help it recover.

• Do not drive your car/motorbike until you are sure your concentration and reaction times are back to normal.

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H E A LT H

NUTRITION with Sarah Gray E AT D R I N K AND BE MERRY

CHRISTMAS is only weeks away and for most of us healthy eating goes out the window and weight gain seems inevitable.

Gorging on Christmas goodies and treats seems to have become the norm and although there is no magic wand that prevents weight gain here are a few tips that may help: 1. Decide before you get to a Christmas party on what foods you will try and avoid or limit. Make a conscious decision.

2. Keep Christmas day (one day) as your, ‘eat whatever you want day’.

3. Eat slowly, there is plenty of food to go around.

4. Remember it is only ‘food’.

5. You always have a choice, don’t bend to peer pressure.

6. Think about that hangover the next morning before you drink to excess.

Especially Christmas eve.

7. Rehydrate – drink water between drinks of alcohol.

Ultimately your health is in your hands.

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K U N DA L I N I YO G A A N D S O U N D I M M E R S I O N S & R E T R E AT S – T H E S O U N D O F T H E S O U L SUNSHINE Coast locals Nirvair Devi and Kavalya bring a mixture of potent modalities to their workshops including Kundalini Yoga, Breathwork, Meditation and Sound Immersions. These modalities, when combined open your energy centres, raise consciousness and allow you to feel a deep sense of peace and relaxation.

Kundalini Yoga is an ancient technology which allows you to channel your creative energy, shift any blockages which you may hold, and create an inner stillness and calmness which helps you to hold yourself in times of stress.

Sound Immersions expose you to sacred instruments such as Medicine Drum, Gongs, Crystal Bowls, Tibetan Bowls and myriad other instruments which guide you into a deeply regenerative brain state.

Sound Healing has been shown to lower stress and anxiety and speed up recovery from injury and illness.

Join Nirvair and Kavalya at one of their restorative workshops or their Retreat in the Sunshine Coast.

The Sanctuary Retreat in Verrierdale, Feb 4, 2022. Gift yourself time to rest, to receive, to dive deep into yogic practices, refilling your cup through daily Yoga workshops, Qi Gong & Sound Healings. Align with your intuition, open into an energetic state of receptiveness of creativity, awakening to your soul purpose.

The Sanctuary at Amara features a

spectacular natural water hole, a magnesium salt swimming pool, large wooden floor yoga hall, sauna and relaxation spaces including 44 acres of lush gardens, nature trails and mountain views.

All accommodation options are lavish boutique twin share rooms, either in the main house which - features large verandah’s and spectacular 180-degree views across to Noosa and Mount Cooroy or your own private fully self-contained cabin. There are also gorgeous glamping style options. All meals catered on site, nourishing vegetarian meals prepared lovingly by local Sunshine Coast cafe New Earth Cafe.

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TA K E A H I K E I N T H E H I N T E R L A N D with Andrea Taylor

Foote Sanctuary Buderim I feel so blessed to have found this hidden sanctuary at Buderim. Funnily enough as I arrived I ran into a couple of Cooroy locals.

E J Foote Sanctuary is 23 acres on the Eastern slopes of Buderim. The land was given to the Community Association in 1948 by the Foote Family who farmed a variety of crops. The land was dedicated to their son Eric who was sadly killed in World War One. The Park was taken over in 1963 by a Voluntary committee (now known as BWMCA). A lot of work has gone into this park, so thank you to the volunteers. Please pop a gold coin in the donation box at the end.

My favourite thing about this park is you can take your dog (on leash). Bella and I spent two hours exploring the different tracks and the abundant flora and fauna.

Over 80 varieties of birds have been recorded from King Parrots to fan tails. There is a 600m sealed part of the track that has very informative plaques about all the trees and bird life that lives in them. It is suitable for wheelchairs and prams with plenty of spots to sit and rest or just take it all in.

The Cascade Trail has quite steep rocky stairs. Unfortunately the cascade was only a trickle the day we were visiting, so we will

be back. From here you can do a Boundary Walk. We came across a bush Turkey protecting its nest who chased us away. You also might be lucky enough to see a swamp wallaby. So please by mindful of the wild life with your puppies. Also keep in mind the residents who are lucky enough to have this as their back yards. We explored every track, one of which pops you out onto a road that has an amazing view of Mt Coolum. There were also a couple of spots for Bella to cool off. A good level of fitness is required for these two trails.

Bella cooling off on her hik e Once you have had your fun exploring this family friendly place, you end up at the most wonderful picnic and BBQ area. Public toilets are also on site. The sanctuary is located at Park Ln, Buderim.

It’s quite shady but as always, remember your sunscreen, hat and plenty of water.

Happy Hiking.

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W H E E L S & W AV E S

Australian owned Australian designed THERE are many aluminium boats on the market, but Australian owned Formosa is certainly one you need to follow for their offshore capabilities and TRUE plate boat construction.

With six generations of hull design and over 20 years of experience plate boat building, Formosa SRT Plate Aluminium Boats have significant structural and engineering benefits incorporated into every model. All boats are a minimum 4 to 5mm high tensile 5083 grade aluminium.

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structure of reinforcement running throughout the hull and transom. This is then fully foam filled with high density foam to meet Australian Boat Building standards. Offering you safety with a hull that is incredibly quiet and comfortable with high sides, wide beam and a true self draining deck option. Other self-draining decks have a floor height that is below the waterline, meaning any deck water must go into the bilge and be pumped out!

Formosa self-draining decks are above the waterline, meaning water moves

straight out the back of the boat quickly and safely without the need of pumps and potential problems. All Formosa boats are fully seam welded using the highest quality Fronius pulse MIG welders by a team of skilled local Queensland boat builders.

Laguna Boating Centre in Noosaville are proud to be associated with Formosa Marine.

Final fit out of the Formosa is completed at Laguna Boating Centre with a choice of Suzuki Outboards, Redco Trailers and a host of other well known brands including Garmin Marine, GME, Minn Kota, Savwinch, and Fusion to name a few.

So if it is advice, knowledge and practical boating solutions or to view the range of Formosa SRT boats, don’t hesitate to contact the team at Laguna Boating Centre Noosaville.

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I will need to be the only dog in the home however to set me up for total success. Gradual supervised play dates and walks with other social dogs could be great for me. I love to play with toys and chase balls. I’ll love daily walks, runs, one on one play time with toys and lots of love and affection. I’ll need secure 5ft fencing to keep me safe. - Adoption Price: $350

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OUTDOORS

LO CA L B U S H S H AC K G I F T S AT T H E H I N T E R H U B

PTSD charity at home in the hinterland LOCAL charity PTSD DOGS AUSTRALIA are settling into their new home in the hinterland and their Assistance Dogs in-training are loving country life!

Now located on the outskirts of Cooroy, the not-for-profit organisation, established in 2018, rescues dogs from shelters and pounds, trains them to become highly skilled Assistance Dogs, then places them, at no cost, to Veterans and First Responders suffering with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

The dogs are trained to meet the specific requirements and complex needs of their handlers. They bring much comfort and joy to many, using their unique skills, such as Deep Pressure Therapy, Retrieval, Notification and much more. Receiving an Assistance Dog

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is utterly life-changing, and can mean the difference between life and death.

The organisation is almost entirely run on a volunteer basis, and relies solely on grants, sponsorships and donations.

The organisation is looking for volunteers and dog lovers to help with various tasks for them including assisting with manning fundraising stalls and helping at fundraising events. If you have some spare time on your hands and would like to help, please give them a call. The organisation is also calling for new Foster Carers for early 2022. Visit www.ptsddogs. org.au/foster/ and fill out an Expression of Interest form.

For more information call 0488 101 026 or visit www.ptsddogs.org.au

HAVE you been searching for that perfect gift for a special little person in your life? Having trouble finding a gift which resonates with your core values of locally made with natural materials?

Well look no further. The HinterHub proudly stock the beautiful wares of Bush Shack. Bush Shack is the work of clever Cootharaba local, Cheryl Trotter. Makers of all things fun for kids, they are made locally and with locally sourced materials.

Remember those plastic Bug Catchers we grew up with? Now you can have your own timber version ‘Bug Shack’ for your little ones to get up close with the little creatures!

Bush Shack also developed their own ‘Bush Painting kit’. The paints are made from clay powder and natural vegetable colours. Brushes are made from local timber and horse hair and all painted on local Melaleuca quinquinervia ‘paperbark’ paper!

Another Bush Shack product is the ‘Bush Magic Kit’. Complete with local plants seeds and flowers, natural ‘fairy dust’ and your own mini dish and stirring wand, to brew up your own special magic blend.

And there is so much more… alphabet wood chips, flower press, nature search kit, bush blocks, a memory game...

Be sure to check out their website at www.bushshack.com.au and pop into the HinterHub for your next special gift!

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Wildlife holiday message

T H E AG R I - H U B V I S I O N : A R E N A I S S A N C E O F T H E N O O S A FA R M I N G C O M M U N I T Y

By Donna Brennan

By Tom Wegener

OUR WILVOS 5441 6200 Hotline usually starts slowing down at this time of year. It doesn’t seem to be the case this year.

There has been a constant call for orphaned baby birds over past months.

Often they are fledglings that are best left with their parents, as we don’t want to ‘kidnap’ them. Sometimes a dangerous situation means these chicks have to be taken into care, but in most cases the chicks are best left alone to sharpen their flying skill.. There are other cases where we can take the young birds into care for a week and once they can fly enough to stay out of trouble, we return them to their very happy parents.

The fig bird ‘baby season’ has begun and many of these are taken to wildlife hospitals and wildlife centres. The adults do a wonderful job of rearing their young, along with young that may not even be theirs. It always seems like their whole neighbourhood welcomes them home.

There are so many native fruiting trees at the moment and figbirds thrive on these fruits. Wildlife carers always have a variety of native plants growing in their yard – from seeding grasses through to fruiting and flowering shrubs. Fortunately native plants thrive with regular pruning!

As the holiday season approaches, it is a good time to remind everyone to dispose of plastic bags responsibly as it is a time when plastic bait packets and such are blown into

the waterways where they can be lethal to platypus in the creeks and to turtles in the ocean. Fishing line needs to be cut into small pieces when disposed of, to prevent entanglement by our wildlife.

Don’t forget to buy wildlife friendly Christmas presents – nest boxes for birds and possums, and make up dreys out of hanging baskets for ringtail possums.

Hollow logs on the ground give our little reptiles a safe haven. Your local native animals will be very grateful.

Drive carefully, stay safe and healthy, and have a wonderful Christmas, New Year and holiday time with family and friends.

Wildlife Volunteers Assoc Inc (WILVOS) PH 5441 6200 www.wilvos.org.au

S U M M E R FAVO U R I T E S I N T H E G A R D E N S THERE is much to see in Noosa Botanic Gardens at this time of year.

Flamboyant favourites, the Poincianas, are adding flashes of brilliant red and the Flame Tree is a standout against the green, but there are some lesser known beauties in flower that are worth looking out for.

The Cape Chestnut is one. It has delicate mauveto-light pink clusters of flowers that need to be Cape Chestnut admired at close range. Natives of the east coast of southern Africa, the flowers are followed by oil producing seeds. The oil has a variety of uses including the manufacture of soap and skin care products. It has also been used as a lubricant and as fuel in diesel engines.

There are many more so come along with your camera. You won’t be disappointed.

WE are facing a changing world. Things are comfortable now, but just. Or maybe not at all if you are a business owner negotiating the minefield of COVID-19 regulations. I have read that lunging from crisis to crisis is the new normal. My business was cut by 80% with the financial crisis and then the 2011-12 rains set me back again. The road is getting bumpier.

We are facing not only climate change - harsher storms and droughts, but the SEQ Plan for 1.9 million people to move to South East Queensland by 2035. Add to this the many hundreds of thousands that will come for the 2032 Olympics (this will be a regional Olympics and Noosa is in the mix). However, we have the same amount of rain to fill our catchments and we are all connected through the SEQ water grid. So many issues arise from this like water for farming and food resilience. We should be taking control of what we can. We can work toward food security.

A plan is evolving called the Agri-hub.

A key part of this plan is to support local farming. How do we do this? A start is to change the paradigm or playing field of local farming to encourage new enterprise.

• First - instead of emerging farmers buying land, we can approach landholders and ask if they would like a portion of their land to be farmed. There are many properties underutilised or idle in Noosa.

• Second - we invite emerging farmers to join the Agri-Hub program as a path forward. New practices in regenerative farming are proving effective, but there is a long learning curve and complexities in starting. The Noosa Biosphere is the place to add to the emerging paradigm.

• Third - we develop a steering committee which will give direction to the farmers and the landholders. This body will advise on a plan forward for the landowner and the farmer. The steering committee will be supported

by Country Noosa and Permaculture Noosa, which are already advancing new water conserving farming practices and expanding this space.

• Fourth - the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) will facilitate this

process with legal advice, contractual agreements, and the administration of the Agri-hub. The NBRF was designed to facilitate the ‘Big Ideas’ of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve, and the Agri-hub is a really big idea. Also, the NBRF will pursue funding for the project. It has a not-for-profit status and has lines into funding streams.

• Fifth - Numerous satellite groups have committed support for the Agri-hub project including Tourism Noosa and Landcare. Tourism Noosa is watching this program for foodie tourism and farm visits. Landcare is supporting carbon sequestration through new farming methods.

The Agri-hub is an evolving vision for Noosa’s future. It is about building community interconnections and food supply sustainability. This is good for the short term, but it also fits into bigger plans for feeding the inevitable tsunami of tourists and athletes with the healthiest food in the world.

We need to act now to make this happen.

The Agri-hub is an important piece in this vision. It takes ten years for a regenerative farm to hit its potential. There is an urgency to accelerate the change.

Tom Wegener is a Noosa Councillor, director of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation and president of Permaculture Noosa.

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SPORT

C O U G A R S C L AW LO G G E R S B A R K W I T H T I G H T W I N COOROY-Eumundi Cougars Division 7 cricket team have taken out their divisional one-day final for 2021.

The team held on to beat Landsborough Loggers by 23 runs in a tight match, played at Cooroy’s Sel Bonnel Oval on November 14.

Winning the toss, Cooroy elected to bat first. An excellent opening partnership of 106 between Shayne Payne and skipper Rob Plant built a solid foundation for a big score. Shayne was eventually caught on 84. Andrew Beveridge continued the flow with a solid 30 runs.

Cooroy ended their 40 overs on 189/6.

Landsborough came out swinging and at drinks after 20 overs they were ahead of the run rate at 102/2.

But Cooroy regrouped, and their bowling attack took back control. A superb fast spell from youngster Marcus Morley saw only 13 runs from his six-over spell. Josh Plant, 13, kept up the pressure, with keeper Mitch Kneale holding a key catch as the settled batsmen began to fall.

Ben Christensen (3/24 off 8) and Brett Evans (2/23 off 8) ensured the pressure switched to the batting side.

The run rate became insurmountable with Landsborough finishing on 166/8.

It was a great game of cricket that could have gone either way, played in fantastic spirit. The game was a true Grand Final and much credit goes to the Landsborough lads for their contribution to a great day.

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All credit goes to the Cooroy Div 7 lads who have played some great cricket all season with the best attitudes on the park.

Result: Cooroy/Eumundi Cougars v Landsborough Loggers Cougars 189/6, (Payne 84, Beveridge 30, Christensen 3/24, Evans 2/23) Loggers 166/8

Come and join us Sunday mornings at 6am for a morning of social golf.

Everyone is welcome, you do not need to be a Pro, in fact the less experience the better! We run a different event each week from Stapleford to Monthly Medal with regular bus trips to other golf courses. You could even win one of our great prizes which include vouchers from local businesses. Thank you to our great supporters and sponsors Wright Cut Meats, Cooroy IGA, Cooroy RSL, Cooroy Butchery and Cooroy Golf Club. Jump on our website www.cooroygolf.com.au and check out our calendar of events.

Last months winners were: 7th - Monthly Medal - Lester Bonnell 14th - Stapleford - Murray Johns 21st - Ambrose - Dave & Yvonne Troman 28th - Stroke - Tim Mansell

M O U N TA I N B I K E S U N S H I N E C OAST with Andy Flanagan N E G O T I AT I N G T H E N O O S A T R A I L N E T W O R K

THIS is scenic cross country mountain biking at its best. At the moment the Noosa trail network is mostly a collection of quiet country lanes and fire management trails that meander through national parks, forestry and farmland linking Noosa, Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran and Kin Kin. It’s a multi use trail system so you will likely meet and need to give way to hikers and horse riders along the way.

There are eight official trails so it can be a wee bit complicated to navigate and the signage is lacking to say the least.

There is word on the street that money has been allocated to rectify this and, (fingers crossed) upgrade some trails - but for now lets untangle it a little. Trail 1 is a fairly flat scenic 14 kilometre countryside loop starting and finishing in Kin Kin. Trail 2 is Kin Kin to Cooran. This is 26 kilometres one way with lots of sustained climbs and exciting descents on country roads and fire trail. It has four magnificent lookouts including Cootharaba Views and Twin Hill Views. Trail 3 is my favourite - Cooran to Kin Kin via Woondum National Park - 22 kilometres one way. Some big hills, the first being one aptly called ‘The Mother’ that will be walked by all but the most skilled on E-mountain bikes. Stop and catch your breath at Tablelands Lookout then onto the ‘Stairway To Heaven’. This is a series of climbs taking you up into the eucalypts

of the Woondum National Park. Now comes the reward for all this climbing, the ‘Pinbarren Downhill’ descends a tree lined spur off the Woondum ridge, down to Upper Pinbarren Creek Rd. Its yeehah factor is high but be careful as it is steep and has lots of roots, ruts and rocks. Enjoy lunch at the Black Ant in Kin Kin then ride Trail 2 back to Cooran, making a nice 50km loop. Trail 4 is Lake Macdonald to Kin Kin and is 26 kilometres one-way.

It has long climbs to scenic lookouts and fast long descents - with some gates that need to be opened and closed - so beware. It takes in some of Trail 2. Trail 5 is Pomona to Cooran - 10 kilometres through the Tuchekoi National Park. It has great views of Mt Cooran and Mt Cooroora which both have nice walking trails to their summits. Trail 6 is the Cudgerie Countryside Loop - a nice five kilometre fairly flat circuit sprinkled with single trail. Trail 7 is the Mac’n’Back trail linking Pomona and Lake Macdonald.

At the moment it may be impassable due to logging in Yurol Forest. Trail 8 is the Cooroy Wanderer, a fairy flat 11km trail linking Pomona and Cooroy. Trail 6 can be linked via a tunnel / drain under the Bruce Hwy. NOTE: some of these trails have gates in unlikely places that will need to be opened and closed.

Some of these trails will feel quite

remote in places so for safety always ride with a group or at least one other, be able to fix a flat tyre and minor mechanicals, have a first aid kit and phone and carry plenty of water and snacks. For full details of these trails the Noosa Council have a free map of the network that can be found at most bike shops. Most of these trails are suitable for nearly all types of off-road bicycles. My preference would be a Cross Country or even better an E-mountain bike to help with some of the big hills.

Till next time, stay safe and enjoy the ride.

Andy Flanagan. Unicyclist, mountain biker, trail runner and senior bicycle mechanic at Spoke N Trail.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran College topped the Sunshine Coast Secondary Schools Basketball Association Competition’s Intermediate A Division with a 63 – 47 Grand Final win over Mountain Creek State High School. The squad posted a 6th place overall at the Queensland Basketball Schools Junior Secondary Competition.

The Sunshine Coast Intermediate A Boys champions – back row from left to right: Ethan Ember, Liam Switzer, Cooper Delaney; middle row, Devan Pringle, Sam Barnes, Tiernan O’Rourke, Noah Gipters, Spencer Dye, Sean Stafford-Johns; front row, Coach Mooney, Jack Leary.

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SPORT

Super impressive professional debut

AS the Boxing season comes to a close for Team Impact, two of the club’s professional boxers are having one last hit out..

Keiran Whitehead was super impressive when he made his professional debut last weekend at the Banana Bender Hotel (formerly the Ettamogah Pub) Keiran stopped his opponent Cody Parker from the Gold Coast at the 1:45 mark of the first round. “We have been working on body punching quite a bit lately.”

“Keiran is one of the hardest punchers to the body that I have trained. As soon as he landed the shot I knew it was a fight over for Cody,” Mark Evans said.

Fellow stablemate and professional boxer Luke Martin will step into the ring on Saturday night in his toughest bout to date. Luke will face former IBO World Title

holder Jason ‘Nugget’ Cooper at the Eatons Hill Hotel in Brisbane. “Luke is as tough as they come and always turns up to fight.

“This is a fight that no one else wanted to take. When I offered it to Luke he jumped at the chance. We are really excited about the challenge and are confident about getting the job done,” Evans said.

“It has been a great year for the Impact crew.

We have managed to stay active in the most uncertain times with the threat of COVID-19 restrictions looming over everyones head.

“We’ve made the successful move into our new premises and the boxers have all performed well with each outing they have had. I would like to thank everyone for their continued support and we are excited about an even bigger year next year.”

Mark Evans

T I M E TO J U M P O N B OA R D T H E P I R AT E S H I P

Keiran Whitehead’s impressive start to his professional boxing career

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Jump online now at MySideline scan the QR code below.

Club registration fees include coaching by qualified coaches, playing uniforms (shorts/socks), club training and polo shirts, insurance/affiliation fees, presentation day, club BBQ, junior development coaching program and more.

Junior teams training will start in mid/late February (TBA) with a late March competition kick off planned for the U/14 to U/17 teams. U/6 to U/13 teams are scheduled for a mid/late April late competition start, commencing straight after the school holidays.

The season will run through until early/late August. More updates to follow on exact times / dates as they are locked in and confirmed. Senior teams pre-season training is already underway running on Tuesday/Thursdays at 6pm until December 16, and will recommence after the Xmas/New Year break on Tuesday January 11. The first hit-out for Senior teams will be at the Sunshine Coast 9’s on February 19 at Sunshine Coast Stadium, followed by 13 a-side club trial games ahead of a planned March 26 kickoff. There are also a few Junior team coaching positions still available, so drop

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A great night for our last comp of the year. 1st was Joe, 2nd Jase, 3rd Clayton, 4th Marcus, well played everybody, looking forward to a bigger and better comp next year. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for start up dates.

Merry Christmas everybody.

us an email at admin@noosapirates.com. au for further information on how you can become part of the great Pirates team.

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‘Booloumba Downs’, 321* Acres of Booloumba Creek Country Under 1hr* Noosa

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R E A L E S TAT E

PREMIER POSITION IN THE NOOSA HINTERLAND

Prime Location, Stunning Views

CAPTIVATING views at this stunning Noosa hinterland location on the Eumundi Range are just the start.

Set well back from the road on a peaceful 5273 sqm block, the single level home has been tightly held for the past 19 years. Built in circa 1989 it’s fine to live in as is however fit now for a makeover. There are three good size bedrooms, the main features air conditioning and ensuite. Open plan lounge/dining room through to the kitchen and another living space that connects to a large covered outdoor entertaining area.

The aspect is due north over the sparkling in ground pool and land. Direct views to glorious Mt Cooroy are everywhere at this property. A fourth room makes for an ideal home office/study with NBN connected and a door to the outside.

Delightful lush grounds feature some mature trees providing dappled shade, landscaped gardens, mango, banana and citrus trees, plus there is a vast selection of rose bushes. Plenty of room to stroll and enjoy or to build a shed.

Situated between Eumundi and Cooroy, just imagine how you

could transform this property into your very own hinterland lifestyle. Going to auction on site on Wednesday December 8 at 2pm. Inspections are at the bi weekly open homes.

12-14 Capricorn Court, Eumundi B E D : 3

B AT H : 2

PRICE:

Auction on site Dec 8, 2pm

CAR: 4

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LOCATED in a prime position within the Cooroy Mountain dress circle, this extraordinary property has a long list of attractive features to offer.

Set well back from the road with access through electronic gates, this elegant family home is positioned on an elevated ridge of level useable land with spectacular views in all directions.

Stepping inside, light filled living space unfolds to breathtaking vistas of Mt Cooroy and valleys of rolling hills.

The overall layout is a family friendly, functional one, positioning the master suite upstairs with a private balcony overlooking the pool area and boasting spectacular mountain views. Three other bedrooms are

situated in the western wing with the study and media room or possible 5th bedroom for guests off to the eastern side.

A permanent creek at the southern end of the property, sitting areas by the dam and numerous garden rooms are some of the beautiful extras.

132 Solar Road, Cooroy Mountain B E D : 5

B AT H : 3

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CAR: 8

AG E N T: David Berns Real Estate

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Elegant and modern dual living in desirable location POSITIONED on a quiet court in a highly sought-after Eumundi estate, this stunning property perfectly embodies relaxing and elegant hinterland living. Set on an elevated block with impressive valley and range views, the brand new GJ Gardner home has been custom-built to allow dual living under a single roofline.

The versatile floor plan is ideal for large families, accommodating guests, or potential to live in one wing and rent out the other.

The main wing features a generous open plan living zone, modern kitchen with gas cooktop, large walk-in pantry, and island bench. The master suite, boasts a walk-in robe, ensuite with double vanities. Three

more generous bedrooms feature built in robes. Also included are a separate media room, home office and double lock-up garage.

The second wing includes an open plan living space, full kitchen, walk-in pantry and breakfast bar. The master suite includes a dressing room and full-size ensuite. This wing has a single lock-up garage.

Both living spaces flow onto the spacious covered outdoor entertaining area. There’s plenty of room to add a swimming pool, shed or tennis court should you so desire.

With its genuine dual living capability, premium inclusions and desirable location, this 1.5 acre captivating property will appeal to a wide range of buyers.

21 Shields Court, Eumundi B E D : 6

B AT H : 4

CAR: 2

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Auction December 11, 11am

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R E A L E S TAT E

First time to market - luxury lifestyle in Lake Macdonald PAUL Rily and Deb Drake from Clever Property are excited to bring to market for the first time this unique home tucked away in a prestige acreage belt in beautiful Lake Macdonald in the Noosa Hinterland.

A custom-designed lifestyle masterpiece on 27 glorious, fully fenced, livestockfriendly acres with a prized northerly aspect from its expansive alfresco entertaining area, offering all the benefits of country style living without sacrificing luxury or convenient access to essential amenities.

The home itself built in late 2014 to the very highest of construction standards

with steel frame and steel joist under flooring and covers approximately 565 square metres under roof, comprising six bedrooms, five bathrooms plus powder room, multiple living areas including cinema, sleek elegant kitchen, extensive covered decking with outdoor kitchen overlooking in-ground pool and spa, separate laundry and storeroom.

Soaring ceilings, timber flooring in living areas and plush carpets in bedrooms and media, 25kW ducted and zoned airconditioning, ceiling fans, LED lighting, stone benches in kitchen, soft close

cabinetry, premium appliances, walk-in pantry, dual vanities and dual shower in master ensuite, wood burning fireplace - a striking centrepiece - fully insulated ceilings and walls, and 6.2kW 3-phase solar system are just some of the home’s impressive suite of features.

A well-designed floor plan facilitates excellent separation of living, with the master retreat exclusively occupying the upper level complete with its own balcony to soak up the glorious vista across the property and beyond. Three of the six bedrooms have walk-in robes and three of them are ensuited - providing perfect guest accommodation when you have overnight visitors and in this gorgeous home, you will have plenty of those!

Infrastructure on the property is significant and includes a 16x12m (5-metre

height) powered and air-conditioned shed with awning, kitchenette, bathroom, gym/ office area and sauna, livestock fencing, water tanks with total capacity of 89,000 litres, and the dam services both sides of the home and shed for irrigation.

Inside and out, this is a first-class acreage property in every sense, offering the ultimate lifestyle in a stunning verdant pocket of the Noosa Hinterland, walking distance to Noosa Botanic Gardens and majestic Lake Macdonald, five minutes’ drive to Cooroy, and 25 minutes to Noosa Main Beach.

52-56 Racehorse Lane Lake Macdonald B E D : 6

B AT H : 5

CAR: 6

PRICE:

Auction Saturday Dec 1

AG E N T: Clever Property - Paul Rily P H O N E : 0414 583 072

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PH: 5442 8866

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Specialising in

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OPEN: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm Saturday: 7am-12noon

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PH: 0408 004 658

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www.suttonscleaning.com.au

PH: 0423 046 319

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PH: 0492 841 152

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w.francis.landmanagement@gmail.com

ABN 84526721192

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TYRES FOR ALL MAKES & MODELS

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

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