Your Local Lifestyle: June 2024

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FREE RESILIENCE FORUM

YOU can’t control when a disaster will strike, but you can prepare your business for when it does.

Whether you’re a small business or a tourism operator, getting back to business in the hinterland sooner following a disaster will be the focus of this disaster resilience forum.

In conjunction with Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and Pomona and District Chamber of Commerce, Noosa Council is hosting a free Small Business and Tourism Disaster Resilience Forum.

To be held at Cooroy Hotel on Thursday, June 13, from 5.30pm for refreshments and 6 - 7.30pm, the forum will run through key steps to help hinterland businesses get back operating sooner following a crisis and how to become more resilient for future events.

Designed for local tourism operators, small businesses, chambers of commerce and other agencies that assist in these areas, the forum will provide an overview of the State Government’s small business disaster hub website and app.

“The forum will give our hinterland business owners practical advice to help them bounce back following a disaster, as well as expert tips for applying for business recovery grants. I’m looking forward to attending and welcoming the attendees,” Mayor Frank Wilkie said.

The evening event will feature speakers from facilitators Articulus - a Brisbanebased company specialising in community

engagement and crisis communication.

“They’ll provide insights on disaster risks and resources and the best ways to communicate with customers and suppliers following a disaster, plus advice in being prepared for future disasters,” Noosa Council’s Disaster Resilience Officer, Ian Williams added.

The forum will also focus on:

• where to go for disaster information and resources,

• how to communicate with customers and suppliers following a disaster, and

• how to apply for small business disaster recovery grants

To register please follow the link: https:// bit.ly/44rCjXq or contact Maxine Kiel from Cooroy Chamber of Commerce on 0429 682 465. The RSVP date is Monday June 11.

Ian Williams (Noosa Council), Maxine Kiel (Cooroy Chamber) & Phil Moran (Pomona & District Chamber).

Noosa Winterland Dark Beer Mini-Fest

NOOSA Hinterland Brewing’s annual Noosa Winterland Dark Beer Mini-Fest returns to Cooran on Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7. This event invites adventurers and beer enthusiasts to indulge in a world of unique brews and festive fun as the brewery showcases dark, wintery versions of their best beers.

Explore a diverse lineup of dark beer styles on tap for the event, including: Tmave Pivo (a Czech dark lager), Russian Imperial Stout, Dark Fruited Sour with Cherry and Davison Plum, Black IPA, New World Porter, Dark Mild, Tropical Stout, Mocha Milk Stout, ChocCoconut Milk Stout and Coffee Milk Stout

This year’s headline brew is the bold and complex Belgian Dark Strong and its sophisticated counterpart - the barrel-aged version. These exceptional beers promise to ignite your taste buds with their rich, intricate profiles. Adding to the weekend will be dark beers from a few fellow breweries on the Sunny Coast, offering

BUY LOCAL DAY THIS JUNE 22

IT’S time to celebrate the wonderful impact that local independent businesses make in our community.

Jacinta Ward, General Manager from German Bakehouse, is one of the many businesses getting behind Buy Local Day. They are the face and beating heart of the Sunshine Coast, helping our region grow and prosper, and now it’s time to celebrate our businesses – as part of the region’s first ever Buy Local Day.

It will be held on Saturday June 22, and Sunshine Coast Council, in collaboration with Buy Local Sunshine Coast, is calling on all local businesses and consumers to take part.

The region-wide event aims to draw special attention to local independent shops and our community is asked to look out for a range of special incentives.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said Buy Local Day would be a win-win for consumers and local businesses.

their own distinct twist on winter brews. Local musicians will provide the perfect soundtrack for your winter adventure, performing both days from 3 to 6pm.

For a deeper dive into the world of dark beers, join the Dark Beer Explorer Sessions. These educational experiences, held on Saturday and Sunday from 1.30 to 2.30pm, offer a guided tasting, Q&A, and the rich history behind these beloved brews. Tickets are $20 and include a beer paddle. Don’t miss out on this epic winter adventure at Noosa Hinterland Brewing! Whether you’re a seasoned beer explorer or simply seeking a new and exciting experience, the Noosa Winterland Dark Beer Mini-Fest promises a journey filled with discovery, camaraderie, and unforgettable flavours. Saturday July 6, Noon to 10pm and Sunday July 7, Noon to 8pm. Noosa Hinterland Brewing, 28 King Street, Cooran. For more information visit www.noosahinterlandbrewing.com.au or follow on the socials. Set your course for Cooran, and see you there!

“Our first ever Buy Local Day shines a spotlight on our businesses and the benefits generated through spending money locally,” Mayor Natoli said.

“Leading up to Buy Local Day businesses will be showcased and given tips and resources on how to be more visible to consumers.”

For more information on how to get involved visit www.buylocalsunshinecoast.com.au/buylocal-day.

BIG SHOUT OUT!

THANK YOU to Bendigo Bank TewantinNoosa for generously funding a new vehicle for local Palliative Care Hospice Katie Rose Cottage to use for their new Outreach program, allowing them to offer the same level of compassionate and professional palliative care in the comfort of your own home. Katie Rose Cottage Hospice has a dedicated team of very experienced and highly qualified medical professionals who believe that end-of-life should be just as beautiful as the beginning and who pride themselves on providing the very best care at NO COST to the client.

CONGRATULATIONS to Noosa

District SHS’s teacher Ron Greentree for his dedication and commitment to the Queensland Representative School Sport Rugby League, earning him ‘Life Membership’ of QRSS 10-18yrs Rugby League. With a legacy spanning over two decades, Ron has left an indelible mark on the sport through his tireless service and leadership.

BIG SHOUT OUT to Kandanga Hotelfor being selected as a State Finalist in the Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Best Regional Bistro - Good luck! #KandangaHotel #countrypub #QHAawards

TOURING on the Sunshine Coast for the Red Hot Summer Tour Pete Murray visited the Doonan and gave his own SHOUT OUT! “I went to one of the best pubs I’ve ever been to last night @thedoonan so cheers to the weekend. Thanks for the beautiful food and atmosphere.” - Pete Murray

CONGRATULATIONS Ikatan Spa Noosa voted ‘Best of Queensland Experience’ Consistent delivery of an exceptional experience - Tourism & Events Queensland.

THE renowned Yandina Street Fair is back for its 44th year on Sunday, August 18. Central Yandina will come alive with 5000 visitors enjoying food, beverages, art, craft, amusements, rides, and stage entertainment. The event, celebrating community and local talent, is supported by local groups and businesses, and the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. Stay updated on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news about the Yandina Street Fair 2024.

Serves: Cook/Preparation: 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1kg gravy beef

2 tbsp olive oil

2 medium carrots, peeled, sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

2 tbsp plain flour

salt reduced

can chickpeas, drained, rinsed

baby spinach leaves

Method: With the days getting colder, it’s time to warm up with this great recipe!

1.

mix well.

2. Heat a large ovenproof casserole dish over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in 2 or 3 batches, setting beef aside on a plate.

3. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining oil. Add onion, carrot, celery and Tuscan seasoning. Cook, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Sprinkle in flour, stir until vegetables are coated. Gradually pour in stock stirring well. Return beef to the pan with any juices and add tomatoes, stirring until the mixture boils.

5. Cover casserole dish, place in oven and cook until beef is very tender (2 to 2.5 hours), stirring occasionally, adding extra stock or water if necessary. Remove from oven, stir in chickpeas and baby spinach leaves and set aside, covered, for 10 minutes.

6. Serve with mashed potato, green beans and flat leaf parsley.

Woolworth’s proposal for Cooroy

IN response to community input, a Development Application (DA) has been prepared by Woolworths for a new supermarket and complementary services in Cooroy. The proposal features ‘timber and tin’ materials and heritage-style architectural elements, aiming to integrate seamlessly into Cooroy’s hinterland village design with a strong emphasis on sustainability.

The community is invited to review and provide feedback on the plans to ensure they meet local needs. The Development Application will be available on the Noosa Council’s planning website.

The proposed supermarket is designed to meet local requirements, retaining vegetation and incorporating new community services. The project is expected to create new local jobs, including opportunities for young people, and reduce the need for residents to travel outside Cooroy for their shopping needs. Featureing shaded onsite parking and a dedicated Direct to Boot service for online grocery orders.

Last year, community engagement was conducted with Cooroy residents regarding the plans for the site at 125 Myall Street. The feedback and ideas provided were crucial in shaping the proposal, Wooworths said. Ongoing community input is essential to ensure the development complements

Cooroy’s existing services and character. In response to local feedback, village heritage architectural designs have been incorporated into the Development Application. Community members can review design renders within the application and continue to provide feedback through an online survey or via email.

Following the initial community

engagement, a Development Application was submitted to Noosa Council in May 2024. This application includes plans for a neighbourhood shopping centre and a residential aged care (RAC) home. Woolworths is seeking a suitable partner for the RAC home, which will be separated from the shopping centre to ensure resident privacy and safety.

The design includes:

• A new full-line Woolworths supermarket

• 8 Direct-to-Boot pickup bays

• An alfresco dining area

• Specialty retail and services tenancies

• A home delivery facility

• Two access points: primary access from Myall Street and secondary access from Ferrells Road

• Over 250 shaded car spaces

• A targeted 4-star Green Star design and as-built rating, including rooftop solar and rainwater harvesting

• A third of the site dedicated to environmental rehabilitation and protection

• A 126-place residential aged care home

The developers look forward to continuing to work with the community throughout the planning and approval phases to deliver a development that supports the Cooroy lifestyle. For more information, please visit cooroywoolworths.com.

NOOSA’S Urban Wildlife Gardens program and fabric artist Stephanie Haslam have joined forces to catch your eye when you visit Cooroy Library in June.

Twenty embroidered panels tell a story of Noosa’s most valuable asset, the natural environment, the plants and animals that have evolved here.

The Urban Wildlife Gardens programme is a very affordable program which provides Noosa residents with help to create wonderful gardens for our local wildlife. You receive a visit to your garden, expert advice, an information pack, a voucher for free plants and each month there are workshops and garden visits! This month’s workshop is ‘Spiders in the Garden with Dr Jan Green’ on June 22. Drop in to the Cooroy Library and see the talented works of Stephanie and find out a little more about the animals that might be in your backyard - and how to make your garden more welcoming for them!

The Peach Society a collaborative space in the town of Cooroy situated in the beautiful Noosa Hinterland.

We have brought together Creatives to provide a

KITTY O’BRIEN HAS SPENT MORE THAN 25 YEARS ‘MATCHMAKING’ PETS TO THEIR NEW OWNERS

AND she is very, very, good at it.

KITTY KNOWS DOGS and people

Born in Melbourne, Kitty’s own canine experiences began early: for her first birthday, she was given a golden retriever named Cherie, who “went everywhere with us”, before Kitty could even properly walk.

“It started right there, my passion and love for animals,” she said.

“Cherie would come with us everywhere, me and my three siblings, looking after us.”

Kitty quickly developed a healthy relationship with animals.

“It was just in my heart. I was always a very quiet person, and felt related to animals. I loved that quiet calm side of them where you don’t always have to talk.

“I think I could just read them; it’s something innate.”

She attended a Catholic girls’ convent school in Melbourne where, while quite quiet and studious, she excelled at sports, including high jump and hurdles.

“I’ve always been athletic, kept fit over the years, and still run.”

Unfortunately Cherie had a stroke at age 14, but Kitty then got a border collie, “a high-energy dog, who also lived for 14 years”.

Kitty’s dad’s work as a printer and small business entrepreneur meant a number of house moves, not to mention Kitty helping out in his various businesses in her early working life, despite her desire to be a veterinary nurse.

“[After leaving school at 16] I had started veterinary nursing, but I had to leave to be

his secretary for a while,” she said.

The short veterinary experience was beneficial, and sharpened Kitty’s desire to learn more. When she was again able, she started applying for vet nurse training roles.

“But I couldn’t get in, so instead I volunteered at the RSPCA in Burwood.”

She remained there for some 18 months, picking up huge experience.

“I was a vet nurse there for a time and had a lot of hands-on experience.

“I found surgery fascinating; until this day I love that.

“That was my goal: to be in medical veterinary work.”

When Kitty was 21, she travelled overseas, following the ‘Kangaroo Route’ using London as a working base to visit Europe, including her ancestral Holland and returned home two and a half years later.

The couple bought a house in Sunrise Beach and Kitty worked a stint for car rental company Avis and became a successful Hastings Street property manager for a number of years – after trying all the veterinary clinics first, of course.

But she still visited Melbourne frequently as her parents aged.

“My dad had passed away after falling into a coma – he was only 65 - and Mum was now in aged care.”

But take a bow, Noosa people: the good news here is that you are the greatest when it comes to pet adoption, making the centre a first choice to adopt an animal here

Not long after, another life change arose when an English friend came to visit, and the pair spent time on a K’gari (Fraser Island) tour.

“That’s where I met my husband – he was driving the tour bus,” she said.

That quickly led to her relocation to Queensland.

“I’m not usually that impulsive,” she laughed.

Meanwhile – and needless to say - Kitty’s own home remained a ‘dog’ place, where she took some rescue dogs as her own permanent pets, matching them up to the ones she already had – a skill which has since proven enviable.

Golden retrievers, a Scotch collie/cattle dog, even a 12-year-old Maremma, were all to be part of the O’Brien family home over the years, all living long, full lives and helping each other socialise and develop on the way.

The family lives in Eumundi now, and but for the local wildlife “we would have cats – I’ve learned so much about cats [at RSPCA], too”.

“But [to me] you can’t have a house without dogs, with some fur floating around.”

It was around the turn of the century when Kitty started work at the Noosa RSPCA volunteering, then part time, progressing to full time.

“Nic (Nicola Cleary) was the manager and still is 30 years later, and I have worked by her side for 25years, as an attendant and a 2-I-C.

“In the early days the place was running full every day - we would get 200 surrenders each month; we didn’t stop.

“We are now lucky to have 70 amazing volunteers; we couldn’t do our jobs without them.

“The dynamics have changed over the years and now luckily more people are considering adopting rescues animals, they have become more aware of puppy farming and there are no pet shops anymore with animals.

“It’s so hands on here with the animals: we do everything from taking care of animals care and needs, behaviour testing, matching up animals with new owners and helping them cope in our environment through enrichment, exercise and basic training.

“Routine is very important for dogs, while cats are more independent.

“Noosa doesn’t get as many surrenders as they used too, so now many of the animals are brought up from the RSPCA’s state head office in Wacol, Brisbane.

“There are varying reasons why our animals come to us: they are either surrendered, strays, abandoned or cruelty cases.

Kittty with rescue pup Eddie

“Sadly, the rental crisis means fewer people are able to adopt pets and have to surrender them.”

But take a bow, Noosa people: the good news here is that you are the greatest when it comes to pet adoption, making the centre a first choice to adopt an animal here - and combined with the matching expertise of Kitty, Nic and others, there are very few returns to Noosa RSPCA.

Surrenders still happen, but “whatever reason people can no longer have an animal, it’s not our place to judge – and most have a good reason”, Kitty said.

“It’s our job to look after the animals from there.”

The longest stay any animal has remained at the Noosa centre is about a year.

“We had a cat who was here that long –but he still got adopted,” she said.

“Because over the years, while we see some animals stay a long time, we keep them healthy of mind, in a good state and we help them along the way – we know they’re going to have that time of adoption.

“Still to this day we get excited about such an adoption, and we ring each other up and say ‘Guess who’s been adopted today!’, even though they’ve been here so long. So that still makes it all worthwhile for us.

“We were also essential workers during COVID and that was also helpful in a way, as it gave pets a longer time to settle into their new home environment,” Kitty said.

“Many people were working from home, and as they went back to work,

we helped in managing any potential separation anxiety.”

“We also help out with Pets in Crisis, supported by Petbarn Foundation. We take in animals in our shelters – the state government has given us a small grant to help these people out.

“We always hope these people find somewhere soon enough so they can get their pets back – most do.”

Kitty said the only state of mind to do what she does is a positive one.

“I’ve always been optimistic, and like to see the good in everything and everyone.”

by ALAN LANDER

HI, I’M APOLLO

Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer/ Bull Arab (Mixed). Gender: Male. Age: 3 months Meet Apollo, with his striking white and black coat, Apollo is a handsome little man who is sure to capture your heart. Apollo is sweet-natured, playful, and full of curiosity about the world around him. Whether he’s romping around in the yard or cuddled up next to you on the couch, As he embarks on his journey through puppyhood, Apollo is seeking a loving forever home where he can grow and thrive. He’s looking for a family who will shower him with love, provide him with plenty of playtime and commit to being his loyal companion for life. With his endearing personality and beautiful markings, he’s sure to become a beloved member of your family in no time.

RSPCA NOOSA

Cnr Hollett & Eumundi Rd, Noosaville - Phone: 5449 1371

Kitty and her first dog, Cherie

Bonding with a Bull Arab at the RSPCA as he touches grass for the very first time

Kitty's current rescue girls Misty and Bella

Exciting future for emerging events

FANS of music, food, fashion, art and culture can look forward to a series of inspirational events that will showcase the Sunshine Coast’s creativity well into the future.

This follows funding from Sunshine Coast Council through its Major Events Sponsorship Program, which now has an ‘Emerging Events’ category to promote fresh and exciting new drawcards.

The first events to be funded include the Australian Wearable Art Festival, where high-end fashion and art collide, The Rangebow Festival to celebrate the creative life and spirit of everyone in The Range communities, Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival that hosts concerts amid the unique backdrop of our natural wonders and SHOWFEST, celebrating our growing film

and TV industry through a series of events.

Sunshine Coast Council’s Head of Economic Development Chris Le Serve said the new funding initiative was ultimately required to keep up with the ever-changing events landscape.

“Major events supported through the Major Events Sponsorship Program have traditionally been mass-participation sporting events that provide considerable economic benefit to the Sunshine Coast, drawing large numbers of visitors from outside the region,” Mr Le Serve said.

“The new Emerging Events category has enabled us to better support the arts and cultural sector.

“We know these types of events have less economic return in their formative years

and they need time to grow their reputation and attraction power for visitors.

One event that has received support is The Australian Wearable Art Festival. It has captured both national and international attention. Wendy Roe, co-director of Australian Wearable Art Festival, applauded Council’s foresight and commitment in supporting locally grown arts events.

“Australian Wearable Art Festival strongly believes that the continued support received from Council has given our event the momentum and credibility we need to secure corporate partners and build a sustainable arts event,” Ms Roe said.

SHOWFEST Co-organiser Jon Coghill said the event was pumped to be the recipient of a grant from Sunshine Coast Council’s

NEW PLAYGROUND AT MILESTONES

ON Saturday the May 11 Milestones Early Childhood Centre and Kindergarten in Cooroy celebrated the grand opening of their brand new playground with an amazing open day celebration! The centre invited the community to come in and enjoy the new playground, face painting, amazing balloon creations, a sausage sizzle and the fun activities. The day was a huge success!

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“The Sunny Coast Showdown presented by Bendigo Bank Community Bank is a not-for-profit event aiming to boost the film and TV industry on the Coast.

SHOWFEST will be an evolution of the Sunny Coast Showdown and will showcase the work of young aspiring TV and film producers,” Mr Coghill said.

Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival –June 6-9, www.sccmf.com.au/ SHOWFEST - June 21-22, www.sunnycoastshowdown.com.au/ The Rangebow Festival – August 1-4, www.therangebowfestival.org/ Australian Wearable Art Festival – August 9-10, https://australianwearableart.com.au/

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with Tony Wellington WILD ABOUT NOOSA

Royal Spoonbill

THE rather comical looking Royal Spoonbill has a unique way of finding its tucker, thanks to that peculiar gadget attached to its head.

The long, paddle-like bill is designed for tactile sweeping, not for probing into mud and sediment like other wading birds. Spoonbills sweep from side-toside with their slightly open bill, feeling for food in the water. The paddle contains thousands of vibration detectors. What looks like a hard, bony appendage is in fact a super-sensitive movement detector.

The birds are after small fish, shrimps, frogs and aquatic insects. While an egret or heron requires clear water to see and catch its prey, the spoonbill doesn’t use its eyes to feed, so it can hunt in the murkiest of water. It can also feed at night should it desire a midnight feast. Once the bird has located prey, it will lift its bill up and allow gravity to slip the titbit into its throat. Due to this method of hunting, spoonbills are limited to water that is less than 40cm deep, so they are usually seen on the edges of dams and rivers.

There has been a good deal of debate over how Spoonbills use their peculiar bills. Research in Israel using aerospace engineers (no kidding) theorised that the bill’s shape acts like an airplane wing to create lift and thus draw food off the bottom. But this has been challenged by other scientists who argue that spoonbills don’t take food from the benthic layer at the base of lakes or streams, but instead hunt for swimming food above the bottom. Nevertheless, it seems that the bill may generate a sort of swirling gyre to help pull swimming creatures into its reach. Plainly, there’s a lot more to learn about the evolutionary peculiarities of the spoonbill.

Drive Thru Takeaway Meals

For those of you who may not be aware Cooroy Hotel’s WHOLE delicious dine in menu is also available for takeaway from our Drive Thru! Yes you heard right! You can place your order online or phone up, and collect it from the comfort of your own car at our Cellarbrations Drive Thru Bottleshop - this also includes all our daily specials! Phone: 5472 1900 Online ordering: www.cooroyhotel.com.au

Cooroy Hotel’s New Click & Collect Service is in full swing. Don’t miss out on specials. Fast shopping in the comfort of your home.

• In store specials available

• Cellarbrations catalogue specials

• Access exclusive online only offers

• Pickup from 1.5hrs, 7 days per week

• Available from both the Drive Thru and Diamond Street Cellarbrations www.cellarbrations.com.au

Noosa Council trials Hinterland customer service desk

COUNCIL’S customer service team has branched out into the hinterland with the launch of a new satellite help desk at Cooroy Library.

Mayor Frank Wilkie said residents have been asking for more services to be located in the hinterland communities. He said the new customer service desk at Cooroy Library is part of Council’s plan to make Council more accessible to residents and ratepayers in the hinterland.

“We offer numerous ways to reach Council including a call centre, web chat, online services and the Snap Send Solve app, but we know that for many people face-to-face remains the preferred way of connecting. For those who can’t make it to the Tewantin offices, a hinterland option may be easier to access,” he said.

that are relevant to individual needs.

“Customer service staff based at the library can help with general Council enquiries, provide advice about Council’s services and facilities as well as receive requests and forms.”

Community Services Director Kerri Contini said the hinterland trial builds on efforts to make Council and its services more convenient to the community in ways

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“The Library BookShelf Kiosks we launched at Pomona and Peregian Beach last year to provide residents in those areas easier access to library services have proven a success, and this trial is another way we hope to extend our reach,” Ms Contini said.

“This trial will tell us if face-to-face customer service should have a permanent presence in the hinterland and what that service should include.

“We will be gathering data on what suburbs people are coming from and the types of enquiries they have.

“In the beginning we will accept credit card, eftpos and cheque payments at Cooroy Library, however during the trial period we won’t have secure storage so we can’t accept cash initially. However, if the trial is successful we will install the necessary infrastructure to be able to safely take cash at the Cooroy Library customer service counter.

“With 3% of payments to Council made in cash, our main Tewantin Customer Service counter can of course accept cash,” Ms Contini said.

The new customer service desk is located just inside the Cooroy Library near the library’s help desk. It will operate from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Mayor Wilkie said Council planned to periodically hold its Ordinary Meetings at halls and other facilities across the shire so more residents could come along and watch Council’s decision-making process in person.

“Our shire covers an 872 square kilometre area so it’s important we do what we can to bring the functions and services of Council out to the people in the further reaches of our shire,” he said.

SNUGGLE UPfor Winter

The new Noosa Council customer service desk in Cooroy is located just inside the Cooroy Library near the library’s help desk

HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW BUILDING IN POMONA? SITTING RIGHT NEXT TO THE TOWN’S FAMOUS MAJESTIC THEATRE IS THE LATEST ADDITION TO THE CHANGING FACE OF THE TOWN CENTRE ON THE ‘OTHER’ SIDE OF THE RAILWAY STATION, IN FACTORY STREET

FOLLOWING hot on the heels of the stylish Vibe building up the street comes MINI Studios, on the renovated site of a former medical centre – and many of its tenants are focused on allied health and wellbeing.

And the timing is great, as Noosa Council sits down to consider the proposed streetscaping plan for Pomona, which is sure to benefit the east side of the town centre.

For example, one new tenant in MINI Studios is Embody Physio 4 Women, run by local physiotherapist Rebecca Steele, who has relocated from Cooroy.

“Embody Physio 4 Women provides a complete physiotherapy service for women of the Noosa hinterland,” Rebecca said.

“Whether it be women’s health issues such as incontinence or musculoskeletal issues like back and neck pain, I have you covered.”

Rebecca will be welcoming new clients from the town and surrounds, also connecting with previous clients from Cooroy – and while the services are predominantly aimed at women, men are also welcome.

“I am more than happy to treat anyone who needs a physiotherapist,” she said.

Bookings can be made via www.embody

physio4women.com.au or call 0420 939 738.

Another tenant is naturopath Amina Eastham-Hillier. The former owner of Noosa Holistic Health, she has now relocated to Pomona.

“I specialize in patients with chronic fatigue, pain, immune imbalances, viral, bacterial and parasitic infections, gut dysbiosis and digestive problems. I also support patients depression, anxiety, stress illnesses, insomnia, and brain fog,” she said.

“I can advise you on new functional medicine testing, which helps find answers to missing pieces of the jigsaw.”

“Program solutions include testing of gut microbiome, genetics, comprehensive hormones and we can investigate any underlying toxins, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances.”

Amina can analyse and interpret previous medical results and get to the root cause of ongoing issues you may have.

Clinical psychologist Angela Sheather is also a new arrival to Pomona and now resident at MINI Studios with her business PsychSpace.

Angela takes a comprehensive approach to mental health care, blending clinical

expertise with evidence-based practices.

“This allows me to offer tailored, effective interventions for individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges including trauma, PTSD and personality disorders,” she said.

A specialist in working with veterans through extensive experience working at the Keith Payne Unit at Greenslopes Private Hospital, Angela also works with clients suffering anxiety and panic attacks, as well as pre-surgical stress, and workplace stress and burnout. Contact Angela via psychspace.com.au or call 0447 191 252.

Law firm Noosa & Hinterland Family Lawyers has also taken up space at MINI Studios.

An amalgamation in July 2023 between Cooroy Legal Centre and McCarthy Family Law has created this new firm.

Jane McCarthy, principal lawyer, said the new name reflects its wide experience in all types of family law matters.

“We continue to offer sensible advice in all parenting, property, domestic violence and child protection disputes,” Ms McCarthy said.

“Collectively our lawyers have more than

70 years’ experience between them.” The firm now offers assistance with the drafting and preparation of wills, power of attorney, probate and conveyancing. For a free initial consultation for your family law matter please contact the firm on 5408 4399 or book online at www.noosahinterlandfamilylawyers.com.au.

We often talk about balancing our natural environment with our built environment, not destroying what we came to enjoy. Yet since COVID our attention has turned to our social environment. We all recognise that the world has changed and our communities feel fractured. Talk to most people and they will have something to say about this.

COMMUNITY IN ACTION

Kin Kin coming together

IN Kin Kin, there is a strong, fierce hearted group at work, intent on mending the social fabric of their much loved town. As President of the Kin Kin Community Group (KKCG), Rilka Stone is their energetic and charismatic spokesperson.

“That is the hardest thing that we work on everyday here. That is what we are all about. They were all friends, it’s all happened before, it’s all been done before but for all the different reasons, with so much change in the world people have withdrawn.”

Rilka was the powerhouse behind this year’s Long Lunch in the Park. Wet weather moved the lunch to the School of Arts Hall but it did not dampen the spirits of the sell-out crowd who feasted on a Matt Golinski created menu and enjoyed a bunch of talented local musicians and community art.

“That’s a concept that I have been talking about for years. We need more long lunches to feed and connect people. The feedback was great. The locals said to me, we need more of this so everyone can learn to communicate face to face again.”

It’s the locals that the KKCG want to engage. Much like the well established Pomona Community House, they hope to identify sectors which aren’t connected and improve connection overall. Rilka stresses that she does not work alone and it’s her aim to carry on the work of previous committee members like Kin Kin local Jann Bonsall.

“She has been like a mentor. It’s that intellectual property, that local knowledge that is really hard to hang on to these days. She has also been a big advocate for events in town like the Great Noosa Trail Walk which has grown to full capacity.” Other supporters include chef Matt Golinksi and partner Erin Yarwood. Rilka says, “What a duo! They just slotted straight into Kin Kin and bring people together of all age groups.

We are so lucky. We’ve got some really great people around.”

The KKCG has identified a list of working groups, or ‘hats to wear’, as Rilka likes to call them. Locals are encouraged to put their hand up for something that interests them and bring their friends or family along. The 12 month calendar in the community house is running out of space and the group is already planning ahead.

The Community House, which sits overlooking the oval, is lovingly refurbished. Freshly painted in warm heritage colours, it’s light-filled, functional and spacious for a small cottage. It forms just one part of the group’s current asset list. They have a lease on the School of Arts Hall as well as the Community House and adjoining amenities.

“We want to turn the amenities into assets, to upgrade the facilities. For example, we’d like filtered drinking water for the townsfolk and visitors, a water bottle filling station. These facilities are essential to the community here,” Rilka points out. They also manage the camping on the oval and they hold the permit for the monthly Kin Kin Markets.

“The monthly market is our main regular event that is really successful in connecting everyone. These days with Anita Poteri and a small group of locals driving it, the markets work really well. In part its success is because we have gone to the effort to set budgets and spend a bit more on it over the last couple of years, in the way of entertainment and themes. Every month there is a new seasonal or cultural theme.”

In line with national statistics for regional growth, post-COVID Kin Kin has grown by almost 30 per cent (based on KKCG figures). Young parents with school-aged children make up a good slice of the growth. The local school has a wonderful new principal, backed by an inspiring and

talented P & C culture and student enrolment is strong.

“With the work that we have done over the last two years, a lot of the programs have been specifically targeted at families because you get the parents, the grandparents and the siblings. As we know it takes a community to raise a child and it’s the child we are wanting to nurture. In essence, to foster them and bring them along,” she explains.

The group sponsors the school’s bursary grants for year six students to assist them with expenses going into high school.

“I have used the opportunity to interview the students and ask them what’s happening in Kin Kin, what’s working for them, what is it that you love to do? And they all love to go to the market every month and it’s because their whole family goes along.”

a postal clerk, with cattle and beef farms. Later he worked on protecting environmental wetlands and river restoration projects.”

Rilka grew up as part of a large family, in a small town in the Mid-North Coast

Locals are encouraged to put their hand up for something that interests them and bring their friends or family along

district of New South Wales, on the Manning River, where she witnessed firsthand the power of community engagement.

“I am a Manning Valley girl. I’m from Wingham, up river where the water is clean. The water falls from the mountains a lot like Kin Kin. My family were very community orientated. My father was

“My mum’s family were dairy farmers and boat racers. So we were on the water a lot and my family would organise the Wingham Regatta every year. We would spend all year getting ready for the big event. It is engrained in me to ‘get the town ready’. There is something big on. Always!” she exclaims, laughing.

“That’s how I sort of fell into my role I guess. It was just seeing how much work needed to be done around town and knowing that it had been done before and someone just had to pick up the reigns and keep going.”

Rilka and her partner originally moved to Cootharaba from the Gold Coast, before settling in Kin Kin. She left a career in fashion, design, marketing and sales, to become a small crop and flower farmer.

“My partner is a beach wormer and we were looking for a change. We came up here beach worming on Fraser, that’s how

Rilka with Community group members and supporters - Anita Poteri and Daisy McLennan

Rilka at Kin Kin Community House

we ended up in Cootharaba, it was on the way to Fraser. It was like a holiday. A sea change. We were doing the markets on weekends and up on the beach during the week.”

It sounds idyllic, but Rilka is not afraid of hard work.

“We’ve still got the farm at Cootharaba. It was a market garden for a long time and then in 2009 with the floods we lost seven crops in a row. We did herbs, veggies, everything we could. I looked for a crop that could handle the rain to a degree and we put roses in everywhere and just kept putting in more. That turned into a real flower mill. I had 14,000 field grown fragrant roses, that worked us seven days and nights a week. We would do night picking, hothouse flowers like snap dragons, lisianthus, ranunculus, freesias.”

The past few years Rilka has cared for elderly family members; earlier

her Grandmother and now her father. The experience opened her eyes to the challenges faced by older folk and has informed the direction of the group.

“We have ongoing classes in health and fitness for the elderly in the School of Arts Hall on Thursday mornings. We’ve now got a separate computer set up (in the Community House) to help people sign up to MyGov and My Aged Care and that is something we are chasing more funding for. We also do a morning tea once a month and that’s about finding your neighbour and bringing them along to a tea party, puzzles and conversation. Then we get some facilitators to come in, representatives from the different aged care sectors to speak to us about services.”

Last year the group distributed over $150,000 in grants into the local community. They have just received $16,500 for youth programs.

“We are running courses to up-skill the youth with food handling and barista training, so they can get into town and get a job or try for a local job here. We’ve got so many young people and not a lot going on for them. We’ve started putting them into the canteen downstairs to help at our events, with a Kin Kin youth group meeting now to help shape the program’s future.”

Rilka’s enthusiasm is infectious.

“We’ve got a full calendar. We’re working with the new (school) P & C to share the calendar for some really good fundraising opportunities. They are part of the reason we do a lot of this anyway because we always like to be giving to the children. But we’ve got to check on the elders to,” she says with a twinkle in her eye.

The KKCG put on a great display of community in action at the Long Lunch, aware that good food is often the way to someone’s heart. When a community comes together, anything can be achieved. Rilka is excited for the town’s future. “It’s such a joy when you get to work out what the humane issues are and to enable that, to give it light, let it go and see what happens.”

by MARGIE WEGENER

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DURING May’s Parliamentary Sittings the Albanese Government’s Bill on Australian Government Digital ID Systems was steamrolled through Parliament.

When the Bills were first introduced in the Senate, the Government voted down efforts by the Opposition to extend the Economic Committee’s inquiry into the Bill by around a month. The truncated inquiry has been criticised by stakeholders.

On March 27 the Government’s digital identity legislation passed the Senate. The Coalition voted to oppose this legislation. The Bills were then presented to the House of Representatives and were voted on May 16.

The Coalition voted against the Bills, but they passed with the support of Labor, The Greens, and the Teal Independents.

It is deeply concerning that these Bills went to the House without the benefit of a second reading debate due to the Government’s guillotine in the Senate.

The Opposition and other Senators were unable to scrutinise the Bills clause by clause and were denied the opportunity to speak on proposed amendments.

Unfortunately, Labor’s new Digital ID legislation risks Government overreach

and locking people out of systems who don’t have the technology required. The legislation also fails to interface with the Privacy Act which will now need to be reformed, along with other legislation that has regimes for identity verification and digital transactions.

It is not good enough for Bills which are fundamental to our most basic of human rights to be steamrolled through the Parliament in this fashion.

Another piece of legislation that was rammed through Parliament with stifled debate and without proper scrutiny is the poorly designed new Vehicle Efficiency Standard, referred to as the Family Car and Ute Tax.

This Bill will add thousands of dollars to the cost of buying popular family SUV’s and 4WD’s and make it even harder for tradies and small businesses by significantly increasing the price of a new work ute or van.

The new Vehicle Efficiency Standard will have an impact on millions of Australians – and it deserved to be properly debated and fully considered before we voted on it. But the Government trashed parliamentary scrutiny to ram through this controversial tax.

FRANK WILKIE Noosa Mayor

WE’RE COMING TO YOU LOOKING forward to meeting you at the first ‘council in community’ meeting of this term to be held at the Pomona School of Arts Hall on Thursday, June 20.

This is part of our commitment to regularly host the council’s monthly Ordinary Meetings in different parts of the shire, rather than always at the chambers in Tewantin.

be available from 2pm before the 5pm formal meeting to hear your views on any council-related topic and especially on the findings of the Pomona Placemaking trial

and a raft of amendments for the Noosa Planning Scheme.

There will also be time to informally meet with councillors at a series of ‘Coffee Chats’ planned. These involve turning up to coffee shops at various locations around the shire on dates to be set, to again talk to your councillors on any topic close to your heart.

Also, Noosa Council is trialling a new customer service desk at the Cooroy

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

THE May 20-26 is National Volunteer Week.

A big shout out to everyone who volunteers on the Sunshine Coast, especially in the Nicklin community. Whether they’re helping us get back on our feet after a natural disaster or helping to make everyday local events run smoothly, volunteers help communities to stay strong and well-connected.

I’ve been lucky to spend a lot of time with our local volunteers this past fortnight, attending the recent medal ceremony at North Arm RFS, and dropping by to visit Kenilworth SES during the Kenilworth ArtsFest. I also had the privilege of delivering the keys to a new 7000 litre twowheel drive water tanker to the Conondale RFS on behalf of the Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery.

To all our volunteers - thank you. Our community is richer for your service.

SUNSHINE COAST HEALTH SERVICE STATISTICS

Queensland Health quarterly statistics are out!

As part of our government’s commitment to transparency, we’re releasing data for the first time on lost time per ambulance, elective surgeries, specialist outpatient appointments, and more. Here’s what you need to know:

• From January to March, nearly 60,000 patients attended Sunshine Coast EDs –6,500 more than this time last year.

• There was an 11% increase in category 1 and 2 ED presentations (the most critical).

• 100% of category 1 patients were seen within recommended times.

• Queensland’s elective surgery wait times have dropped by nearly 40%, leading the nation.

• Elective surgery wait times at Nambour hospital have dropped by a further 22% from this time last year. You can see more data, including by hospital, by visiting the Queensland Health website at www.performance.health.qld. gov.au.

HAPPY TRAILS

An upgrade of the 14km Trail 7-Yurol Trail linking Lake Macdonald to Pomona via Yurol State Forest and Tewantin National Park is underway.

The upgrade will improve the experience for trail riders, runners, walkers and horse riders.

GOING TO THE CHAPEL Work has now finished on renewal of the wedding chapel in the Botanic Gardens,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy 90th Birthday to Ron Sutton as family and friends converge to celebrate this fabulous, feisty character!

Cheers and Beers to these two - Tania Stewart and son Drew Stewart for their ‘Happy Birthdays in May’

Happy Birthday’s to Jacquie Meyer and Wes Meyer celebrating their birthdays together in May - Cheers xx

Happy 1st Birthday Robbie Taylor love Grandma and Grandfather xxx

Happy 9th Birthday Darby Hayes Love Mum & Dad xxx

Troy Cassar-Daley at The Majestic Theatre, Pomona were Belinda, Erin and Soni, a lovely local lady who is playing bass

Happy 1st Birthday to our beautiful princess Haidyn Schwartzstein, lots of love Nanny xxx

Happy Birthday Sharon Brown Collins, love and Cheers from all your family and friends xx

What's ON!

SUNSHINE COAST AGRICULTURAL SHOW

FRIDAY JUNE 14 - SUNDAY JUNE 16 NAMBOUR SHOWGROUNDS

THE family event showcases local produce, livestock and other competitions such as wood chop and horse jumping. Wander through Side Show Alley and bump about in dodgem cars or ride the ferris wheel. Grab a show bag or two, feast on dagwood dogs, fairy floss and donuts. Visit the Show Saloon, sit back, enjoy live music and tuck into some amazing food or spread a picnic rug on the family friendly "Green" to watch the night's entertainment. Finishing with the big BANG of fireworks and laser light show. sunshinecoastshow.com.au

YANDINA COUNTRY MUSIC

CONCERT CELEBRATING ACMA’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY

SUNDAY JUNE 16

ACMA 'HALL OF FAME' - 11am-4pm 24 Steggalls Road, YANDINA - Entry $10

SPECIAL guest artists including highly acclaimed Lindsay Waddington! Sausage sizzle and raffle prizes. Enjoy a great afternoon of quality entertainment! Ring 0449 181638 for bookings. @FB Yandina Country Music Hall of fame

CAR BOOT SALE

SUNDAY JUNE 16

7.30am-12noon

FRIDAY JUNE 28 - SUNDAY JUNE 30

GYMPIE - MARY STREET

GYMPIE SHOWGROUNDS

WHEELS on Mary is a free, family focused event for community, motorsport enthusiasts featuring 60+ rally cars, 20+ market and community stalls, live performers and moreright in the heart of Gympie's CBD on Mary Street. Rally Village at the Gympie Showgrounds is the place to be for car enthusiasts and is held across two days. With tradeshows and exclusive access to rally teams and their crew! www.wheelsonmary

KENILWORTH STREET FEAST

FRIDAY JUNE 14 - 4PM TILL LATE

KENILWORTH SHOWGROUNDS

COOROY STREET FEAST

SATURDAY JUNE 29 - 4PM TILL LATE YOUR MATES BREWING - COOROY

JOIN us for a night of Food trucks, Dessert stalls, Boutique retail stalls & music. $2 Entry Per Person (Card only) @Street Feast Kenilworth @Street Feast Cooroy

SAVE the Date!

QLD GARDEN EXPO

JULY 4-7

NAMBOUR SHOWGROUNDS qldgardenexpo.com.au

NOOSA ALIVE 12-28 JULY NOOSA HEADS www.noosaalive.com.au/event-calendar

MARY VALLEY ARTS FESTIVAL

JULY 25-28

IMBIL PUBLIC HALL @ Mary Valley Art Festival

OFF GRID LIFESTYLE EXPO

SATURDAY-SUNDAY AUGUST 3-4

GYMPIE SHOWGROUNDS www.offgridexpo.com.au

SCONETIME

This FREE forum will give small business and tourism operators tips and advice about how to apply for business recovery grants .

WHEN: Thursday June 13

WHERE: Cooroy Hotel, 38 Maple Street, Cooroy.

TIME: 5.30pm for 6pm start

Held in conjunction with Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and Pomona and District Chamber of Commerce.

You can’t control when a disaster will strike, but you can make sure your business is ready.

The 90-minute forum is designed for small business and tourism operators. Refreshments and light supper will be served from 5.30pm Register at https://bit.ly/44rCjXq noosa qld gov au

SATURDAY 8 TH JUNE

BUSKING CHAMPIONSHIP

SUNDAY 9 TH JUNE

MUSIC FESTIVAL

GALERU Gateway to a new life

SEVGEN, IS A THRIVING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT AT ITS HEART SUPPORTS VULNERABLE PEOPLE TO GET ON WITH LIFE. THE NAME IS A SHORT TAKE ON ‘SEVEN GENERATIONS’, SO CALLED TO PROMOTE THE IDEA THAT WE ARE ALL CONNECTED BY LONG LINES, SEVEN GENERATIONS OR MORE

LESSONS can be drawn from seven generations into the past and our actions today will still have repercussions seven generations into the future.

It takes a visionary of extraordinary skill, tenacity and patience to deliver that message and that woman is Terri Waller. As managing director of SevGen she has been described as an incredibly remarkable woman who gives life to people and ideas. And because of that long view, given enough time, nothing seems impossible to her.

I arrive at Galeru, a bush tucker farm and homestead in the Noosa hinterland, home base for the multi-faceted organisation, with an invitation to lunch. SevGen is not unlike an eco-system, made up of multiple organisms, in this case social and economic businesses, reliant on the other to thrive and survive. Galeru creates income and trade opportunities as a primary producer and also as a location for running training and support programs.

Lunch is planned, prepared and served by a very focused team. They are all participants of the current Skilling Queenslanders for Work program, run by the state Department of Employment, Small Business & Training. SevGen have been engaged to deliver the program which will lead to a Certificate 1 in Hospitality for the current cohort of 12.

Eleven weeks in to the 20-week course I meet several of the participants in the kitchen, and as they make final preparations to the lunch dishes, they explain the menu. SevGen’s program is called Paddock to Plate and the group is encouraged to think big about where our food comes from and what it can teach us. One of the course mottos is ‘Healthy planet, healthy people’. The participants are

also encouraged to think big about their employment pathway and SevGen exposes them to their dream job possibilities.

We are served local pork, raised on grass paddocks in Cooran, skilfully cooked up by one participant who would like to eventually work in regenerative farming. He has made a pulled pork sandwich with Davidson plum barbecue sauce. Sandwiches are followed by individual quiches of bacon, egg, cheese and garlic. The bacon is sweet and tender. We wash all of this down with a freshly made, zesty juice of Davidson plums, bush lemons, local limes and honey. The creator of the juice proudly explains it is an antioxidant, potent in Vitamin C and we all ask for refills. Each week a different participant leads the Paddock to Plate lunch event.

Another participant has delivered the

Davidson plums today. She has been working in the wholesale distribution sector. First they collect the plums from the orchard nets, then they are taken to the packing shed for washing, sorting and grading. They are then weighed, recorded, boxed for storage and put into the fridges. From there they head out to the restaurants and wholesale buyers.

SevGen offers an innovative and unique approach to the government work program. The inclusive style allows time and space for the participants to fully immerse themselves in all that Galeru has to offer. High on a ridge, with an established bush tucker orchard, a homestead, infrastructure and a supportive team of supervisors, it’s a hands-on experience. Each participant is given opportunities to build trust and self

esteem, to be seen and feel valued as a part of a team.

Terri tells me that by the end of the course she hopes that the gift of Galeru, the SevGen approach and the experience of completing the Certificate 1 in Hospitality will have them “knowing their intelligence, sensing their potential, being motivated and feeling unstoppable”.

by MARGIE WEGENER

SevGen supporters lunch

SevGen Davidson plum juice

YOUR SEASONAL PRODUCE WATCH with Matt Golinski

LIMES

THERE are lots of different types of limes, the majority of which are hybrids of a combination of the citron, the mandarin orange and the pomelo.

The most common variety grown commercially in the region is the Tahitian Lime, a cross between the

Key Lime and a lemon hybrid. My two trees are currently covered in fruit and are still flowering, and I’m juicing them and freezing the juice constantly so it doesn’t go to waste.

As much as we love the bright green skin of these limes, they are actually ripe and at their juicy best when they have started to turn yellow.

The Tahitian lime is perfect for cocktails, desserts, Thai curries and dressings, and is a good all-round variety with fragrant zest and plenty of juice.

Other types of limes we find in our area are the native finger lime, a finger shaped summer/early autumn fruit which contains tiny ‘caviar’ like juice vesicles which have many different colours of pulp from green, red, yellow and orange.

The Kaffir lime is mostly used for its fragrant leaves to flavour Thai and Vietnamese dishes, with the zest of its bumpy skinned, pithy fruit often used in curry paste.

Other types you’re likely to come across are the desert lime, key lime, blood lime, mandarin lime and limequat.

This tart has been a favourite dessert of mine since I was an apprentice.

It’s the perfect morning or afternoon tea served with a big dollop of double cream, or a simple but stunning way to finish a meal.

BAKED TAHITIAN LIME CURD TART

Ingredients:

250gm plain flour

125gm unsalted butter, diced

50ml cold water

Juice and zest of 6 limes

250gm castor sugar

200ml cream

6 eggs

2tbs icing sugar

300gm double cream

Serves 8

Method:

Put the flour and butter into the bowl of a food processor and blend until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. With the motor running add the cold water and mix until the dough just comes together.

Wrap in plastic wrap and rest for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 180oC.

Roll the pastry 5mm thick and line the base of a 22cm flan tin. Prick with a fork and chill.

Line the pastry with baking paper and fill with uncooked rice or dried beans. Blind bake until cooked through.

Mix together the lime zest, juice and sugar, cover and infuse for 30 minutes.

Whisk together the eggs and cream and add to the lime mixture.

Strain through a fine strainer.

Remove rice or dried beans and while the pastry case is still hot (put it back in the oven for 5 minutes to heat it back up if necessary), pour in the lime mixture.

Reduce oven temperature to 160°C and bake for 30 minutes or until just set. Allow to cool to room temperature before dusting with icing sugar and cutting into portions.

Serve with lightly whipped double cream.

BOOKS with Hayley Saunders

FINDING HOME AGAIN

Together We Fall Apart by debut Australian author Sophie Matthiesson, begins with Clare’s return to Melbourne to visit her dying father. She quickly finds herself thrust back into the unbalanced and difficult family dynamics that led to her moving to London seven years earlier.

Told via dual timelines, we learn that the younger Clare feels forgotten and frustrated as she watches her parents unsuccessfully deal with her brother Max’s long term drug addiction. She tries to do everything right, but Max’s behaviour continues to dominate her parents’ attention.

University offers an escape, and Clare finally finds a group of people she can connect with. Through a tenuous link, Clare become infatuated with Miriam, who lives in London, and they begin a long conversation over My Space, to the point where Clare becomes almost consumed by the need to connect. With lack of any better options, at the end of her studies, and now armed with a law degree, Clare moves to London to pursue a relationship with Miriam.

However, as her father’s illness progresses and he faces the end of his life, and as Max bounces between rehab and relapse, Clare begins to realise that her new life isn’t what she hoped for, or needs. Where does she belong? This novel beautifully explores family dynamics, and how the family we came from influences and impacts the family we make.

Together We Fall Apart is a novel about running away and coming home.

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SUNSHINE COAST WRITER PENS COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES

SUNSHINE Coast fiction writer Ian Laver has just published a compelling collection of short stories titled Deadly Sins.

This anthology presents a series of fast-paced tales featuring diverse characters embroiled in various sins. The stories range from depicting the nasty and criminal to the innocent and brave, with characters spanning all layers of society.

Laver is currently working on Comeback, the follow-up to Uneasy. This new novel will trace the journey of Detective Sergeant FitzMichael as he strives to reinstate his credibility in the Queensland Police Service.

Books are available as eBooks and from all online bookstores or locally at Berkelouw Books, and the gift shop at Wallace House, Noosaville. www.ianlaver.net

NEW BOOK CHRONICLES EUMUNDI’S EARLY HISTORY

EUMUNDI Museum is set to publish a new book titled A History of Eumundi Volume I: 1873-1919.

Featuring over 100 photographs from the museum’s collection, the book explores the first five decades of the town’s European settlement. It brings to life characters from the timber industry era, the arrival of the railway, the immigration of dairy farmers from NSW, commercial

expansion, and the First World War. Written by museum director Joe Hextall, the volume combines fifty years of museum research with contemporary newspaper accounts.

Priced at $30, the book will be available at Eumundi Museum and shops in Eumundi and across the Coast.

Music by Lyrics by Book by Alan Menken Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater Doug Wright

Connections to First Nations

CONNECTIONS to First Nations culture and peoples has been a key focus of the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre (CBFAC) over the last five years featuring many talented First Nations artists, performances, and associated workshops.

This year CBFAC will celebrate NAIDOC week in its four galleries, by featuring local surrounding First Nations country Traditional Custodians and their ongoing connections with people, country, spirit, and language. These include our deadly talented Gubbi Gubbi, Wakka Wakka, Butchulla and Jinibara Traditional Custodians. The exhibition is titled Connections.

CBFAC’s NAIDOC celebrations this year also showcase First Nations artist and curator Aunty Jude Hammond, a proud Gunggari and Kamilaroi Elder, who has designed and led the construction and collaboration of CBFAC’s new Dhakkan/Mundagudda (Rainbow Serpent) Yarning Circle (Gubbi Gubbi/Gunggari Language), over the past year. This Yarning Circle is located next to the pottery studios. This monumental public artwork and sacred natural cultural connections space also showcases the great craftmanship of Mark Hewson (builder and tiler) and mural painting by proud Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Warung man, Dr Jandamarra Cadd. Also, legendary Gubbi Gubbi artist and Traditional Custodian Lyndon Davis has provided his deadly Maiwah (Platypus) drawing for the Yarning Circle sculptures,

which Aunty Jude has also codesigned and Mark will be etching in harmony with repurposed very old ironbark railway sleepers. Another feature of the Yarning Circle was the participation of 340 Cooroy State Primary School (CSPS) staff and young people who feature on the Reconciliation wall, with their tile painting of the Dhakkan/Mundagudda story. Aunty Jude facilitated the tile-painting and tile-making workshops with talented artist and project cultural arts trainee Jaiva Davis, who although young is rich in cultural knowledge as a proud Traditional Custodian woman and Gubbi Gubbi Dancer. The Yarning Circle and the Mundagudda song and dance represent a family reunification space for Aunty Jude’s family and is dedicated to Daisy, her grandmother, born in Qld in 1899.

The Connections exhibition opens with the Dhakkan/Mundagudda Yarning Circle launch at 4.30pm Saturday June 22 and runs until Sunday July 20. Mayor Frank Wilkie will officially open the Yarning Circle. This special launch and opening will include a smoking ceremony, traditional cultural song/ dance with Uncle Lyndon and Gubbi Gubbi dancers as well as contemporary cultural song/dancers featuring local high school students in the Bangarra Rekindling Youth Program. Also, there will be a Mundagudda song performance, featuring talented musos and solo dance by Araya Hammond.

Aunty Jude Hammond is grateful for everyone who has supported, sponsored,

and participated in the project especially the Cooroy School students who have contributed and shared who they are through creativity and cultural connections. She is a recipient of a Qld Government First Nations Grow Arts Grant and Cooroy Bendigo Bank Community Grant. She also works with the Bangarra Rekindling Program, Dhakkan/ Mundaguuda and Maroochy Projects, including Project Auspice - North Coast Aboriginal Corp Community Health (NCACCH), artists and other stakeholders, as well as CBFAC, IFYS, schools, and Noosa and Sunshine Coast Councils.

Aunty Jude Hammond and Dr Jandamarra Cadd

Dhakkan/Mundagudda (Rainbow Serpent) Yarning Circle at CBFAC

One Act Plays

NOW in it’s 47th year, Noosa Arts Theatre is proud to present their One Act Play

Every year this competition attracts entries from all over the country and overseas. From nearly a hundred entries this year, a panel of readers select ten, out of which three are judged the finalists. These are then performed for the first time and a professional judge chooses the best play with second and third prizes. There is also an Audience Choice award plus awards for best actor, director and ensemble.

This year we have three excellent new works to perform.

THE TINIEST OF THINGS – written by Rob Selzer and directed by Liza Park Bill Markus is a popular professor in line for the Nobel Prize. But his trip to Stockholm is put in jeopardy when he is called to account for an off-the-cuff offensive remark. He sees no harm in it but Jess Green, law student and staunch protector of human rights thinks otherwise!

PARTY CONVERSATIONS – written by Sheree Anne Veysey and directed by Sue Clapham

At a friend’s engagement party

Abbie meets a young woman crying in the bathroom. The conversation that results proves to be more than either of them anticipated.

MAGPIES – written by Michael Olsen and directed by Maria Karambelas

After Uncle Gio’s funeral, his nieces, Rosa and Carmela descend on his house in search of his secret ‘sacco’, his hidden stash of cash. Neither of them are in Uncle Gio’s will. Rosa and Carmela drag along their husbands Colin and Derek to help them with their search. Will the two sisters find anything?

The season kicks off July 4 and runs for 8 performances until July 14. Book your tickets at www.noosaartstheatre.org.au or call the theatre on (07) 5449 9343 Tuesday to Friday between 10am and 2pm.

LITTLE SEED PRESENTS WIZARD OF OZ JNR

FRESH from the success of their recent run of Hamlet the Little Seed creative team are hard at work on The Wizard of Oz Jnr.

Playing in the upcoming school holidays The Wizard of Oz Jnr brings together young, primary aged performers from eight schools across the Sunshine Coast.

Little Seed Theatre Company is well known for their high production value musicals and they stage two a year. One featuring primary aged performers and one with secondary performers. Previous primary performances include Peter Pan

Jnr, The Little Mermaid Jnr and The Lion King Jnr.

Audiences have been captivated by the vocal talent on display, costumes and set which are always a Little Seed creative strength. The timeless tale of Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Lion and the Wizard is a generational favourite and sure to delight young and old alike. We encourage early bookings to avoid missing out. Playing July 5 at 11am and 3.30pm, and July 6 at 2.30pm and 6.30pm at the J Noosa. Tickets are available via www.little-seed.com.au .

Rob Selzer

Sheree Veysey

Michael Olsen

Previous productions of The Little Mermaid Jnr

Photo: Travis MacFarlane

Parisian alleyways TO NEW YORK JAZZ BARS

AFTER a string of successful Queensland and international tours, French-born, award-winning singer Pauline Maudy returns to the Sunshine Coast this June with her intimate show about growing up in two places.

Touring to Pomona, Eudlo, Maleny and Coolum, Take Me to Paris is a show about belonging, identity, and our search for an idealised version of heaven on earth. This entertaining, funny and moving show skillfully weaves compelling storytelling, breathtaking music and a thoughtprovoking exploration of whether the grass really is greener on the other side.

Pauline brings to life her story of migration from Paris to the Sunshine Coast as a 13-year-old through a captivating repertoire of songs in French and English including some original compositions. One of the truly rare voices on the international scene, she effortlessly channels the greats, transporting audiences from Parisian alleyways to New York jazz bars in a heartbeat.

Audiences may be familiar with Pauline’s work from her songwriting and performances as the frontwoman of ensemble MZAZA with whom she has received three Queensland Music Awards and was nominated for Best Contemporary Album of the Year in the Australian Folk

Music Awards. For fans, Take me to Paris presents a special opportunity to get to know her in an intimate format, and for new audiences it is a chance to meet one of Queensland’s favourite and most versatile singers who was recently named Artist

of the Year (2023) in the Australian Folk Music Awards

Pauline has a keen focus on spreading the beauty and intricacies of music while leveraging its power to connect us to one another. She says, “I can’t wait to bring this show to the Sunshine Coast, seeing as it was the first place we landed when leaving Paris. This area holds a special place in my heart, and I’m thrilled to share the rich, diverse sounds that have inspired me throughout my journey.”

‘Take me to Paris’ tours to the Majestic Theatre, Pomona, Friday June 14, 7pm as well as Eudlo Hall, Maleny Community Centre and Coolum Civic Centre this June 14 -22. Book now at redchair.com.au

The ‘Take me to Paris’ tour is presented by local performing arts company Red Chair with the support of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. This initiative was supported through the Creative Industries Investment Program and is jointly funded by ArtsCoast through Sunshine Coast Council’s Art and Heritage Levy and the Regional Arts Development Fund in partnership with Queensland Government.

UNSTOPPABLE RANGEBOW SPIRIT

THE diverse and vibrant Rangebow Festival is set to light up the Sunshine Coast hinterland from August 1-4. With generous support from the Sunshine Coast Council, Visit Sunshine Coast, and an array of business sponsors, the festival promises an unforgettable experience for all.

Festival Director Wayne Parcell stated, “Delivering on our promise following last year’s festival, some of the best things at Rangebow 2024 are FREE – the Enchanted Garden, from Friday to Sunday, offers a full day of live music, entertainment, quirky performances and so much more.” Buy a ticket to play Plop Lotto, where a farm animal and 40 squares promise plenty of laughs. There’s GLOWTOPIA disco, Forage Fire Feast, After-dinner Mintz Burlesque night, the Opera Symphony Premiere and so much more.

Use discount code 15FRIENDS to get 15% off online tickets until May 31. Visit www.therangebowfestival.org for the full program.

AUSTRALIAN WEARABLE ART FEST

THIS year’s Australian Wearable Art Festival, held from August 9-10 will showcase 39 innovative wearable art pieces on a 27-metre-long catwalk. The event promises to be a creative haven for art enthusiasts, fashion innovators, and creative minds.

The festival will feature international talent, including last year’s Supreme Winner Isabelle Cameron, with new works across four categories: ‘Trashion’, ‘Sustainable Nature’, ‘Floriana’, and ‘Avant-Garde’. Festival curator Wendy Roe highlighted the event’s growth and national enthusiasm for arts and cultural festivals.

“We launched ticket sales in February and have already sold 25% of the tickets,” Roe said. “Last year’s attendees raved about the catwalk’s excitement, likening it to the Met Gala or Paris Fashion Week.”

Brisbane artist Isabelle Cameron returns with her piece ‘Stardust’ aiming to challenge public perceptions of crochet. For tickets and more information, visit www.australianwearableart.com.au.

CLAPTOMANIACS RETURN TO THE RSL

IT DOESN’T seem like a whole year since Noosa Shire band The Claptomaniacs last played Cooroy RSL, but time seems to be accelerating somehow!

The good news of course is that they are bringing their classy act back to Cooroy RSL on Saturday, June 8, from 7 to 10pm. If your music tastes run to classic transatlantic songs from the late 60s to late 80s - think Doobie Brothers, Joe Cocker, Beatles, Steve Miller Band, Steely Dan, Huey Lewis & the News, Hollies, Travelling Wlburys, Eric Clapton and many more - then this show is for you!

The guys have added a few new songs since last time, but all the core favourites are still in the mix and as always, lead singer and local resident Ken Gamble will amaze with his ability to croon Roy Orbison one minute, then dig deep into the grit with Joe Cocker the next.

It’s always a busy night so the advice is to book a table quickly and save disappointment. Call 5447 6131 for bookings. Entry is free. www.facebook/claptomaniacs

by Sheree Anne Veysey

by Rob Selzer

by Michael Olsen

AN AFTERNOON OF MUSICAL MAGIC

THE livin’ is easy but the singin’ ain’t. Luckily for us, Queensland’s most delightful diva Judit Molnar is in town for an afternoon concert with her friends Sacha Gibbs-McPhee on clarinet and Janet Brewer on piano. Joyful and profound works by Mozart, Schubert, and Weber are paired with light classics from Puccini, Bizet, and Gershwin by your local musical sommeliers at Coastal Cadenzas. The performance is 3pm Sunday June 23 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Hall, Noosaville. Tickets are online at https://www.sachagibbsmcphee. com/performances or cash at the door. Adults $40 / Concessions $35.

Mary Valley Art Festival Entries open

KINGAROY artist and former academic

Suzi Wells was the first to get her entry form lodged for the 2024 Mary Valley Art Festival.

She was keen to make up for the fact that she missed the deadlines for last year’s exhibition.

It is the third time she has entered the popular competition which offers $11,500 in prizes, including the RJR Property Best in Show award for $3000, and $1500 for the Open winner from Gympie’s Bendigo Bank.

But it’s not about winning prizes for Suzi; she has sold artworks at every festival and she loves the chance to visit the Mary Valley, her favourite spot in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

“If I wasn’t settled in Kingaroy, I think I would live there,” Suzi said.

Her acreage block at Kingaroy sits on the edge of an environmental park and the abundant wildlife provides her endless inspiration for her painting.

“It doesn’t bother me if I win or not, I enter to challenge myself.

“When I came to the first festival I was really impressed by the professionalism of the event, particularly the lovely catalogue which itemises all the entries. It’s great for

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a small village and group of volunteers to produce something like that.”

She loves everything about watercolour as a medium – the transparency, the way it flows, its unpredictability. As a member of the Watercolour Society of Queensland she enters a few major competitions each year. Her work is displayed at the Bunya Mountains and the new 55 Million Years Ago Fossil Museum and Fine Art Gallery at Murgon.

The 2024 Mary Valley Art Festival opens for viewing on July 25 from 10am-4pm each day until July 28, with the gala awards presentation on Friday July 26 from 6pm. Celebrate the arts with music, licensed bar and finger food as the adult and youth award winners are announced.

The weekend includes a poets’ breakfast on Saturday July 27 from 8am, followed by the Masondale People’s Choice Awards at 3pm. You can also continue on to the Gympie Region Studio Trails, which celebrates artists, artisans and creatives and invites you into their private studios, ateliers, and creative spaces. More information at https://www.gympie.qld.gov. au/studio-trails

There are 10 sections in the show being held at the Imbil Public Hall, Imbil from July 2528 and entry forms are due by July 8. You can find them and terms and conditions online at www.maryvalleyartfestival.com.au

2023 Open winner Jean Bennett’s ‘Inner-child’

Sacha Gibbs-McPhee

CHALLENGING THE “I CAN’T” VOICE

“I CAN’T DRAW.” I have believed this. I have lived this. This has been true all my life. The past few months have been tougher than I could ever have imagined. My head was above water, but my feet were paddling like crazy under water.

My partner was learning to draw, and he challenged me to give it a try – maybe it would quieten my busy mind. But I can’t draw. I watched him practice and improve quickly. A few weeks ago, I quietly borrowed a pencil and a piece of paper. I watched a tutorial on how to draw a bird and followed the directions. To my amazement, the finished product looked like a bird – it wasn’t perfect, but it was okay.

I’ve watched a few more tutorials, borrowed a great book from the Noosa

library and practised. With each drawing I am improving; maybe even getting quite good. I wonder what my drawings will look like in a year from now.

Why do I share this? Over the course of a few weeks, I’ve challenged a lifelong belief that was simply not true. More importantly, drawing has become a form of mindfulness for me. I become fully immersed in what I’m doing.

As I reflect, I see that my drawing journey mirrors all goalsetting journeys. I made a decision, set a goal, put pencil to paper, made mistakes, rubbed them out, and drew new lines until the finished drawing looked how I wanted it to…or I decided it was good enough.

Whether you’d like to learn a new hobby, or have big dreams you want to fulfil, challenge your limiting beliefs by taking small steps. Allow yourself to learn and make mistakes, and you might just find you actually can.

Margit Cruice is an experienced Life Coach based in Tewantin.

KICKING GOALS with Margit Cruice www.margitcruice.com

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Palliative care funding for under 65s

FOR those under the age of 65 finding palliative care and end-of-life services comes with an extra challenge due to very limited funding for this age group.

Mingary Care is a charity with a unique model of care that can deliver free care and support quickly, filling a vital gap for the Sunshine Coast community.

“We support all age groups, however 43% of our referrals are for people under the age of 65,” said Mingary Care Managing Director, Sue Mason-Baker. “Our model of care allows those in need to access shortterm crisis care, without having to jump through the hoops.

“And for those who are eligible for government funding, assessments (ACATs) don’t happen overnight, and families are often left to fill the care gap while they wait for them to come through. There is a lot of pressure on carers. People tell us it is a huge relief knowing stopgap help is available through a team of people who understand the system,” Sue said.

Mingary Care works on a referral basis and engages local community care providers to deliver in-home care on their behalf. They also provide compassionate support to the individual as well as their carers and loved ones.

Funding is provided for in-home care such as personal care, domestic assistance, and

respite, as well as bereavement counselling. Items such as equipment, medications, wound dressings, hospital parking and fuel vouchers are also covered by Mingary Care. Mingary Care does not receive government funding. Its success depends entirely on the generous support of the community. Funding comes from op shops, grants, donations (tax deductible over $2) and fundraising. All shops are staffed by dedicated volunteers, with profits supporting palliative care on the Sunshine Coast.

If you are an individual seeking support, a healthcare provider who may be able to help, or healthcare professional seeking to refer someone please call Mingary Care on 5479 0881. Mingary Care is always looking for volunteers in their op shops. If you are interested, please call us or email admin@ mingarycare.org.au

Mingary Care’s Managing Director, Sue Mason-Baker

WORKING OUT AT HOME

YOU may be struggling a little to head to the gym before work now that the days are getting shorter. And by the time you finish work, you just want to head straight home to get comfy and cosy. That enthusiasm and drive may have left the building for a little while, but please don’t lose hope all together. If you’re finding it tricky to stay motivated and active now that there’s a definite change in season, then I suggest you simply work out at home in the meantime.

Let’s be real… home workouts are never the same as going somewhere and being told what to do by someone else, and in the company of others doing the same. BUT instead of losing your groove completely as you may temporarily lose your mojo, I am suggesting some super simple, achievable and still beneficial exercises that you can do at home, behind closed doors, even in your PJ’s if you want to. And to make it even more appealing, you can get it done in just 15-20 minutes!! So you can hit that snooze button a few extra times.

All you’re going to need is a sturdy wall, a step/stairs, a chair, a mat or folded towel and some good tunes to get you going. Like I say, this is super DUPER simple… but you’re more likely to get it done and stick to it that way. So here it is…

WARM UP [5 mins]

• Torso twists x 10

• Slow alternating high knees, turning knee out to side x 10 each side

• Heel lifts/ calf raises x 20 (can stand behind chair for balance)

• Squats x 20

• Air punches – front and high x 1 minute

• Jog in and wide feet x 1 minute

REPEAT x 2

WORKOUT

• Alternating lunges (or walking lunges down hallway) x 20

• Pushups (toes, knees or against wall) x 10

• Plank on elbows (toes or knees) x 1 minute

• ‘W’ Squats (down, half up, down, all the way up) x 10

• 30 second Sprint (or fast feet) x 3 – 15 sec rest between each

• Chair dips x 10

• Wall sit x 1 minute

• Plank glides (toes or knees) x 45 sec

• Single leg tap backs off step x 20 each leg

• Skater jumps x 20

• Mountain climbers x 45 sec

REPEAT x 2 or 3

COOL DOWN

A simple walk around the house followed by a nice stretch out will do you wonders and have you ready to rock your day!

SOME SIMPLE TIPS

• When doing squats and lunges, always be mindful of how your knees are feeling. Bend the knees and hinge forward from the hips, keeping the weight in the heels. When lunging, it’s all about the front leg working –you drop your back knee down towards the floor.

No excuses

• Make sure your wrists feel ok with pushups. Try to think of keeping your elbows roughly at 45 degrees from the body.

• When holding a plank, place elbows under shoulder, tuck your hips under slightly to protect lower back and bring your bodyweight forwards. You want to have your shoulders in front of your elbows. Keep your focus on your core.

• When sprinting, keep your chest up and look ahead. Keep the weight light on your feet and try to really get the arms pumping beside the body. This will help to get the knees up nice and high. Try to maintain your pace. If you slow down, it’s better to stop briefly, and then get back into it, always giving 100%.

• Make sure you have a sturdy chair for your dips. Keep elbows close to body as you lower down and don’t go too low. You don’t want your shoulders to take the brunt of it. Tune in and feel triceps working. Keep chest up and core locked.

• With your wall sit, keep your spine pressed against wall and hips tucked under slightly to activate core. Have a right angle at hips and behind knees and keep weight in heels.

• With skater jumps, you start in a narrow squat and focus weight in the outside foot. Then do a big jump to the side, landing in a narrow squat, weight now focused in the other foot. Soft landing. Power with the jump. Pace yourself through.

• When doing mountain climbers, set yourself up in a strong plank on your hands, bodyweight forwards. Sprint knees in, trying to get them through your arms. Keep your focus on your core the whole time. There you go! Simple, but warming and fun. If you do it, and like it, let me know! I’d love to know how you go. Keep on moving and grooving! E x

Local celebrity chef Matt Golinski electrifies Noosa

YOU could be forgiven for assuming ZEN’s annual EV Expo will simply be a showcase for motoring enthusiasts to view the exciting developments unfolding within the space of Electric, Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

However, this year, the Expo has expanded due to popular demand to incorporate a large component of electrification for the household and business as part of a wider movement of ‘Rewiring Noosa’.

This year we are pleased to announce the 2024 Noosa EV & Electrify Everything Expo will showcase the very best the motor vehicle industry has to offer in EV’s and hybrids, plus this year attendees can also learn more about how to introduce simple and hugely effective cost saving measures to their homes and businesses.

From sustainability advice and

assessments to energy saving heat pumps, solar, battery advice and everything in between, as well as innovative solar powered & fully electric marine craft. Even solar powered standalone carports will be displayed on the day.

And for the cooking enthusiast, the team at Zero Emissions Noosa, Inc. are delighted to announce the involvement of our local Celebrity Chef, Matt Golinski who will be there to demonstrate one of Hastings Street’s most renowned, simple and elegant seafood dishes using induction cooktops. During the demonstration you will learn all about the pros and cons of cooking with induction including the cost benefits of combining induction with solar to maximise the return on your investment.

Matt Golinski - a recent inductee into the list of Noosa Shire residents choosing to take control of their own resources -

states plainly, “throughout my 34 years of professional cooking I have been resistant to cooking using induction. Now, having installed an 8.7kW Solar System and battery at my home twelve months ago and being able to produce my own power, I have finally decided to rip out my old gas kitchen and replace it entirely with induction and electric appliances and I am so excited! It just didn’t make any sense to use anything else at home any more now that I am in control of my own power supply.”

There will be three sessions on offer at Noosa Culinary Academy with Matt Golinski on the day, each limited to 20 attendees so be sure to pre-register.

If you, like Matt, would like to learn more, come to our EV & Electrify Everything Expo on June 16, 9am-1pm, Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Junction. Go to https://www. noosaevexpo.com.au for more details.

communityengagement@zeroemissionsnoosa.com

www.zeroemissionsnoosa.com.au

NEW SUSPENSION BRIDGE ADDS ADVENTURE

LOOKING for a new adventure on the Sunshine Coast and something challenging you haven’t tried yet?

Check out the new suspension bridge over Horseman Creek at Lake Weyba! Sunshine Coast Council has made existing trails at Lake Weyba more accessible by installing four footbridges, fire trails and a 24-metre-long suspension bridge. The suspension bridge across Horseman Creek finalises the foreshore nature trail linking Lake Weyba to Peregian.

The three legs of the trail are located at trail heads with sign

posted directions: Charlotte Drive to Lake Weyba, Lakewood Drive to Barbara Road and Annie Drive to Barbara Road. Dogs must be on a leash and all infrastructure is designed for pedestrians only. Lake Weyba is recognised as a nationally important wetland and the community enjoys the foreshore for picnics, hiking and for launching watercraft. If you’re an experienced walker, keen to walk the Lake Weyba Foreshore Trail you can find out more on the Adventure Sunshine Coast website.

CREATE YOUR OWN Journey

WITH the upcoming Bloody Long Walk the girls and I have been clocking up the kilometres along our beautiful coastline. We have been creating our own journeys, enjoying each other’s company and the scenery along the way. The walk is on June 2 and is 35km from Coolum to Mooloolaba.

Our first adventure started at Tewantin Noosa Lions Park and we set off to Sunshine Beach. The weather was perfect as we travelled along the coastline and enjoyed a hearty breakfast when we reached Sunshine Beach Surf Club. We didn’t return along the coast - we walked the back streets on our way back to the river enjoying the urban aspect. This circuit is 22km/4.25hrs. With all our stops for photos and lunch it was a total of 5.5hrs - we were in no hurry.

Our next adventure took us from Fisherman’s Rd Maroochydore to the Spit at Mooloolaba. We started a little earlier at 6am, watching the sun rise as we walked along the calm morning waters of the Maroochydore River. The weather once again was spot on with the sun shining down on us, taking in the beautiful views. The new boardwalk – Alex Heads to Mooloolaba - is fantastic with a great new playground for the kids. We were on a mission this time. We challenged ourselves to keep up a good pace smashing this 22km in four hours, leaving us with a deep sense of accomplishment. Yep! We were a little sore at the end.

And finally Coolum to Marcoola. I have written about part of this walk in a past article, but we were keen to do it as it’s a part of The Bloody Long Walk. Starting at Tickle Park and following the coastal walk signs to Marcoola the return walk is about 13km and takes three hours. So many places to stop and enjoy the ocean views that take your breath away, especially on those clear days with a clear sky blue backdrop and the sun brightly shining. One part of the walk I really enjoy is Marcoola Yaroomba Foreshore Bushland and Conservation Reserve. It’s

a nice flat shaded walk so detour up on to the boardwalk as you get a fantastic view of Mt Coolum. On our return we walked along the beach to Point Arkwright before jumping back on the trail back to Coolum.

Remember you don’t have to do these as long walks. All can be shortened or made longer to suit your own level of fitness. Just do what’s comfortable for you. These three walks also have many places to stop for

breakfast, lunch or a coffee. Visiting these places is such a good way to catch up with friends and family.

As always remember your sunscreen, hat and water. Happy Hiking

LORIKEET PARALYSIS SYNDROME

OUR beautiful rainbow lorikeets are falling from the sky. Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome (LPS) is a disease occurring in wild rainbow lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus) that causes the birds to become paralysed and unable to fly. If you see a lorikeet on the ground that is not moving, could be hopping or wobbly, unable to fly, it’s likely it has this disease. If you can contain it in a well ventilated box and either take it to your nearest animal rescue centre (the Greencross Animal Emergency Centre at Noosa Civic is best) or you can call Wildlife Noosa to collect Ph 0419 046 999.

EXPLORE YOUR PASSION: CALL FOR NATURE LOVERS

NATURE enthusiasts and environmental professionals are in for a treat as the Sunshine Coast Open Data Expo returns to Doonan Creek Environment Reserve on June 19. This year’s theme, ‘Citizen Science’ highlights collaborations between researchers and citizen scientists to enhance scientific knowledge and data collection.

Hear from keynote speakers the acclaimed First Nations author of ‘Sand Talk’ and ‘Right Story, Wrong Story’, Tyson Yunkaporta on how story is at the heart of everything and Earthwatch CEO Fiona Sutton Wilson on how global challenges are being tackled at a local level.

Dr. Leah Barclay from the University of the Sunshine Coast will explore ecosystem soundscapes over the last decade, while Dr.

Vikki Schaffer will present on designing inclusive citizen science experiences. Steve Milner from Sunshine Coast Council will share insights from the Native Fauna Nest Box Monitoring project, using innovative data loggers to study local wildlife.

Workshops will include mangrove monitoring, a ClimateWatch walk, and a

new citizen science nestbox monitoring project. Participants can also enjoy engaging displays, stalls, and discussions.

Sunshine Coast Division 9 Councillor Maria Suarez emphasizes the collaborative efforts to protect our environment, encouraging attendees to connect with nature through citizen science.

“Come along to the Sunshine Coast Open Data Expo to discover how listening, observing and recording nature can help you to connect, conserve and care for country,” Cr Suarez said.

Sunshine Coast Open Data Expo on Wednesday June 19, 9am-2pm at Doonan Creek Environment Reserve, 219 Doonan Bridge Rd, Verrierdale. Book your free ticket at events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Queensland Garden Expo launches biggest speaker line-up

THE Queensland Garden Expo marks its 40th anniversary with an expanded four-day event, featuring over 150 free lectures and demonstrations across six live speaker stages. This year’s program boasts the largest gardening speaker line-up in Australia.

Attendees can look forward to crowd favorites such as Jerry Coleby-Williams, Costa Georgiadis, Sophie Thomson, Phil Dudman, Millie Ross, and Claire Bickle. These experts will headline the

50-strong speaker program, providing hands-on gardening advice and practical inspiration. Additionally, visitors will enjoy over 360 exhibitors and displays, including 55 nurseries across the sevenhectare Nambour Showgrounds.

Jerry Coleby-Williams, a seasoned educator and popular presenter on ABC’s Gardening Australia, will share his experiences from 20 years of sustainable gardening in Brisbane. Coleby-Williams said, “As our cities grow, creating

sustainable and productive green spaces has never been more important.”

The Expo will also feature workshops, interactive activities, the popular Poultry Spectacular, and the Kitchen Garden with cooking demonstrations by chef Matt Golinski and Sunshine Coast Foodie Martin Duncan.

The Queensland Garden Expo, July 4-7 at the Nambour Showgrounds. For the full speaker program and tickets, visit www.qldgardenexpo.com.au.

MAGNIFICENT WILD PLACES with Andy Flanagan

DAY HIKES ON THE SUNSHINE COAST – PART 1

HAVING turned the clock on another decade recently I thought it best I start ticking off some long standing items from ‘The List’.

Many decades ago Mt Everest found its way onto this list but has since been moved to the trash and replaced by something more achievable, Mt Kilimanjaro. At nearly 20,000ft it’s not one that Wendy and I are taking lightly, so now that the deposit is paid the training must begin. Our plan is to toughen ourselves up by doing a 5-6 hour walk with loaded backpacks once a week. So far we have done five and all have been very enjoyable 15 to 25km walks. This was our first, it was a challenging six hours on our feet with weight on our backs and new hikers on our feet. It will get easier!

Week one: The Gheerulla Falls Loop – Approx 24km with 800m of elevation. Parking at the end of Sam Kelly Rd (off the Kenilworth Rd) at the National Park entrance. The walk starts with a creek crossing, but if you look to your right, down stream a little way you will see a big tree spanning the creek. It was too slippery to walk so we shimmied across it and kept out feet dry. Head left down the fire trail until you come to a Great Walk trail sign pointing right, this will take you on an anti-clockwise loop, the best option as you will get most of the elevation done early. The trail is well formed single trail and nice and windy for then next 13km or so. Some short detours to lookouts are worth the effort, having expansive views across the valley towards Mt Cooroora. Eventually you will exit onto Delicia road, the trail continues on the opposite side of the road, it seemed to be overgrown so we opted to walk the 1km down the road to where it crosses back again and into a fire trail. Gheerulla falls is short must do detour about 1.5km down this fire trail on the right. This is a little over half way so if you have the time it is a magnificent place for a swim and a leisurely lunch. The next nine or so km follows a nice undulating and windy trail in the valley floor next to Gheerulla Creek - very pretty with lots of bird life.

Join us next edition for a spectacular hike in the Glass House Mountains. Till then happy hiking from Andy Flanagan. PS: Please join us at www.SaveOurSummits. org to help us campaign for continued access to these magnificent wild places.

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS

WELL DONE TO NOOSA PIRATE U13

Claire Diggins & U15 Merata Watene on being selected for the NRLW Broncos Academy. The girls will be a part of the Sunshine Coast talent ID and will be taking part in 5 sessions, finishing up with a session at Red Hill against other Broncos Academy’s across SEQ. Well done!

SPONSOR NEEDED for Babe and Blossom

These two adorable ponies, reside at the Verrierdale property and participate in the Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) program, where new clients often begin their journey alongside these charming team members. Both ponies joined SCRDA in 2015. Babe is over 20 years old, while Blossom is 12. These ponies are seeking a Sponsor, with a unique ‘2 for 1’ special offer. Interested individuals can contact admin@scrda.org.au to sponsor them!

Pomona Cooran Cutters Rugby League Under 8’s recently played a half time match at Suncorp stadium - What an experience - What a side!

This year marks 35 years of the Cutters, and to honour this milestone, we’re excited to announce the ‘CUTTERS 35TH ANNIVERSARY MEGA RAFFLE.’

The proceeds from our Mega Raffle will be used to help us grow our club and expand age ranges, allowing more local kids to participate. Purchase your tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1206704 - Only $3 per ticket for a chance in so many prizes - Thankyou to all our local businesses for the raffle prizes.

RAILWAY HOTEL

Meals - 7 DAYS A WEEK

- 11.30-2pm - Dinner - 5.30-8pm

The Kin Kin Invitational Cricket Team recently played against the Kingaroy Mullet Breath’s on the Kin Kin Sports Oval. The Kingaroy Mullets couldn’t handle the intensity of the Kin Kin Spirit who won by 3 wickets and 144 runs!

CHAMPION CATTLE FOR NDHS

To the Noosa Malibu Club crew who made the trek down to Crescent Head. Once again some great results: Josh Constable 1st Open Logger, Bob Smith 1st O/75, Dave McNamee 1st O/45, Lennix Currie 2nd Mixed Jnr, Jive Constable 3rd Mixed Jnr , Romona Haddrell 4th Mixed Jnr , Mia Waite 4th Open Women, Heather de Labertauche 4th O/35 Women. CONGRATULATIONS

IMPACT ACHIEVING OUTSTANDING RESULTS

TEAM Impact travelled to South Australia for the South Australian Club Championships, a prestigious tournament attracting competitors from all across Australia representing their respective clubs.

Impact sent six fighters, achieving outstanding results with five gold medals and two silver medals. Impact was part of a larger contingent of 32 athletes from Queensland. The tournament, known for its high level of competition, ran for three days with two rings in operation from 11am to 9pm each day. The team’s performance was exceptional as they prepare for the upcoming Australian titles in Perth next month.

The fighters are looking fit and ready, demonstrating their potential.

Skye Wienert - Silver Medal

Slade Gray - Gold Medal

Theo Rivera - Gold Medal

Cohen Robinson - Silver Medal

Ataaria-Mai Taha - Gold Medal

Tiana Rew - Gold Medal

NOOSA District State High School’s Cattle Show Team started their season off with a bang at the Gympie Show. The team did the school proud - our senior cow Rosellinos Sunflower received Grand Champion Female and our heifer Noosa High Unique received Reserve Champion Junior Female. Two steers placed in the top five in their respective weight classes also. Well done team.

YANDINA STREET FAIR

Sunday August 18th 2024

11.00am – 7.30pm

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A busy, bustling family fun filled day with thousands of visitors filling our main streets to enjoy the annual Yandina Street Fair There is something for everyone at this years Fair including Bucking Bull & Competitions Entertainment, Great food, Community and Artisan/Homemade stalls and of course Amusements and our Finale

HINTERNOOSA CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

HINTERNOOSA , the leading real estate agency in the Noosa Hinterland, proudly marks its 35th anniversary this year.

Under the stewardship of Sirah and John Robb, Hinternoosa has evolved from its humble beginnings to become the most awarded and longest-standing agency in the hinterland. A special soiree commemorated this milestone, bringing together clients, professional services, and the Hinternoosa team.

Director and Principal Sirah Robb reflected on the agency’s journey. “Thirtyfive years ago, in 1989, Murray and Lyndal Brown started Hinternoosa in Cooroy. It soon became the go-to hinterland agency,” she said.

The Robbs have continued the legacy

of growth and innovation, maintaining core values of client service, results, and community contribution. Sirah highlighted key milestones, including the careers of Alisa and Trisha Wythes, Jeanette Catalano, Heather Fleming, and Kess Prior. Significant acquisitions, such as Wythes Real Estate and Noosa Lifestyle Real Estate, have shaped the current team. Despite challenges like the COVID pandemic, Hinternoosa has thrived, adapting to changing market conditions and maintaining exceptional client service. Looking ahead, Hinternoosa remains committed to raising the bar in the real estate industry with a focus on clients, culture, community, and innovation.

NO 1 AGENTS FOR NOOSA HINTERLAND

David Berns Real Estate is a premier Agency representing many of the Noosa Hinterland’s spectacular properties. Offering our clients exceptional and professional service, we strive to not only meet your expectations but to exceed them and ensure that your experience is both profitable and totally satisfying.

DAVID BERNS HEIDI WOODMAN GEORGE ANDREWS

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WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE

THIS beautiful character home is perfectly positioned on 5 lush green acres of wide-open paddocks in the thriving country township of Cooran within the picturesque Noosa hinterland. Timber-crafted ceilings, solid timber floors and high ceilings create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The openplan living area is spacious featuring a fireplace and air-conditioning.

The kitchen boasts spectacular views and a servery to the expansive outdoor verandah. The master suite offers direct access to the covered verandah and a luxurious ensuite with a clawfoot bath. The guest bedroom ensures visitors feel right at home, while upstairs, a guest retreat awaits with a lounge room, two additional bedrooms, and a bathroom,

providing ample space. The expansive covered verandah serves as the perfect outdoor dining room, adjoined by timber decking that features a cabana and a 8 x 4 m saltwater pool.

Price: Auction Friday, June 21, 10 am 4 2 2

Address: 99 Tablelands Road, Cooran

Agent: Alisa Wythes Hinternoosa

Phone: 0415 111 370

SERENE PARADISE AWAITS

NESTLED in the tranquil embrace of Noosa hinterland this expansive 20acre property offers a rare blend of natural beauty, agricultural opportunity, and convenient proximity to urban amenities. Boasting breathtaking dam views and a sprawling landscape, this parcel of land presents an exceptional canvas for those seeking to craft their dream lifestyle. A standout feature of this property is the extensive avocado orchard, encompassing approximately 1000 trees. Whether you’re an avid gardener, a seasoned farmer, or simply someone who appreciates the bounty of nature, this orchard holds boundless potential. Ready to accommodate your vision of a perfect homestead, the property offers a spacious home site, primed for the construction of your dream

residence. Set against the backdrop of rolling hills and lush greenery, this idyllic setting invites you to design and build a sanctuary that reflects your unique tastes and aspirations.

For those yearning for the quintessential Noosa lifestyle, the allure of sun-kissed beaches, world-class dining, and vibrant cultural scene awaits, all within a leisurely 30-minute drive.

Price: Auction Friday, June 21, 10 am

Address: Lot 1/136 Top Forestry Road, Ridgewood

Agent: Warren Berry Hinternoosa

Phone: 0407 730 987

EXPANSIVE FAMILY HOME ON 10.25 PRIVATE ACRES

WELCOME to Allambee, 4 Brush Box Lane, Federal! This stunning 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom house is now available for sale. With a land area of 10.25 acres, this property offers plenty of space and privacy for you and your family and is well suited for dual living with room for a granny flat or tiny home. Great views looking back at the Mary Valley from the top of the block with a great site for a tiny home or another shed if you need more than two!

Across an expansive single level with a floor plan that could lend itself to the possibility of dual living, the home comprises formal entry, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, formal lounge, dining off central kitchen with bay window, second lounge/family room, wraparound verandah overlooking the property, separate laundry, and double lock up garage.

Features include raked timber lined ceilings and beams, reverse cycle air-conditioning, fireplace, ceiling fans, French doors from formal lounge and master bedroom to verandah, claw foot bath in main bathroom, bath in ensuite,

gas cooktop, Bosch wall oven, his-andhers-robe in master, and the option of creating a guest wing on the southern side.

Infrastructure on the property includes

dog fencing around the house, 6x6m double bay shed, 10x7.5m American barn with 3.4m high clearance in middle bay, 3 x water tanks (44,000-litre capacity), and septic system. The

owners have also done work on the property to ensure driveable access throughout.

Built circa 1993 and tightly held since 2003, this is a quality home on a glorious acreage parcel nestled away in the rolling hills of the Noosa hinterland; you won’t know it’s there, and that’s part of its appeal. Surrounded by picturesque countryside and lush vegetation, this property offers a serene and peaceful environment. Enjoy the beauty of nature from the comfort of your own verandah. The expansive grassland provides ample space for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Price: $1,250,000

5 3 7

Address: 4 Brush Box Lane, Federal

Agent: Damon and Connie Gore Countryside Realty Noosa

Phone: 0401 115 816