Your Local: March 2023

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Y LL respectfully acknowledge the Gubbi Gubbi Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work, and to their Elders past and present.

the Noosa hinterland. We are the only commercial coffee grower in Noosa Shire. We first planted our 6,000 coffee trees in 2005, nurturing them until we produced the award-winning coffee that we proudly offer today.

Bus Stop expanding

THERE’S a lot going on at Cooroy’s Bus Stop Espresso, as it approaches its second birthday. Owners Rob and Beth Noy started the business, serving Cooroy Roasters coffee and snacks to the hinterland community which became a haven for many locals isolated by COVID to be able to socialise in a safe environment, and it has remained an ever-popular meeting place since.

A roadside stall was also planned to be located next to the bus – and building is currently underway for opening later this month. A local resident and qualified builder volunteered to build the stall “simply to be part of it”, while Rob and Beth bought the materials.

We’re going to remove all the food and coffee operations from the bus and relocate them into the stall,” Rob said.

“The groundwork is all done, and the roof is going on soon,” he said in mid-February.

The bus interior will be renovated to become a showcase for a variety of products, including Bus Stop’s own honey and eggs, and coffee bags, and will provide shelter for customers during any inclement weather. Local fruit and vegetables, along with flowers will also become a bigger component of the business’s range of products, Rob said.

“A lot of customers have been asking for this,” he said.

“We are also installing a cool room in the stall so local fresh produce will be better protected.”

And by the time you read this, the Cooroy Coffee roasting business will also have been relocated from a few doors away to Rob and Beth’s property.

“The owner, Barry Gibbons, wants to change to a part-time role, so we are taking it over, with Barry remaining involved,” Rob said.

The home-use of coffee beans has

exploded in recent years, and it’s no different for Cooroy Roasters as an increasing number of private and business customers seek out the brand.

ROTARY CLUB OF COOROY PRIDE OF WORKMANSHIP AWARD 2023

THE Rotary Club of Cooroy is pleased to honour local people who consistently give that special extra in their job. The Pride of Workmanship and Service Award is designed to acknowledge employees or business operators, irrespective of age or vocation, who in the eyes of their employer or their customers displays outstanding qualities in terms of approach, attitude, dedication and commitment to his or her job. Also, it recognises their contribution to our community.

Andrew Aves, President of the Rotary Club of Cooroy said, “This is one of the highlights of our Rotary year when we take the opportunity to recognise individuals who instinctively provide good service to their customers and contribute to the quality of life we enjoy in this community.”

The award is intended to cover all aspects of work performance and ethics, inclusive of quality and quantity of output, customer service, safety, initiative and sense of responsibility.

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Andrew added, “The Pride of Workmanship and Service Award is not a competition and there are no winners or losers. It is recognition by Rotary, based on a recommendation by an employer or customer, of an individual’s achievement, commitment and ability to inspire his/her fellow employees or customers.”

“The award’s objective is to encourage pride in all jobs and vocations; it provides employers and customers with the opportunity to recognise employees who

display the qualities worthy of an award and to encourage a sense of community pride in individual achievement.”

To nominate someone for the award please contact Chris Durie (0409 875 507) or visit our web site: http://bit.ly/3loSVwm to access the nomination form. Nominations close on March 28, with awards to be presented at a Rotary Club of Cooroy hosted dinner at The RSL, Cooroy on April 17.

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Embracing our diversity

HARMONY Week – Everyone Belongs kicks off this March 20-26. A celebration about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Recognising our diversity and bringing together Australians from all different backgrounds.

On Friday March 24, Pomona & District Community House will be hosting a range of free Harmony Day activities in The Lawson Shed. The day starts with a Cultural Awareness Workshop (9am-12pm) run by local Albertina Banks.

Albertina, a teacher of 30 years, migrated to Queensland in 1962 with her family as refugees from West Papua, Indonesia. She has first-hand knowledge of the enormous challenges faced by immigrants in their resettlement and adjustment phase. She is in her twenty-eighth year of LOTE teaching (Indonesian) and recently completed a Bachelor of Social Science Degree. She is also multi-lingual and a fluent speaker of Dutch, Indonesian and English.

Delivered in a fun, interactive style Albertina’s cultural awareness workshop will include topics on exploring cultural differences, and communication and language barriers. Topics are integrated with sharing personal stories, as well as short funny video clips that not only demonstrate misunderstandings but also deepen cultural awareness. The workshop is appropriate for ages 10 years and up, and morning tea will

be provided. Please let Community House know if you will be coming.

The afternoon activities kick off at 3pm, with Papua New Guinean master weaver Kilagi Nielson. Many may know Kilagi who enjoys sharing her culture and weaving techniques. This activity is open to all ages. What a great way to end the week. Come down after school with the kids and sit and share time. Lascca Acapella Group will then lead us into the Community Harmony Day dinner with a performance from 5pm to 5:30pm. It’s then time to share food together, catch up and/or make new connections with those in your community.

If you would like to attend dinner, please let Community House know for catering purposes. If you’d like to volunteer to help with dinner, they’d love to hear from you and are open to recipes too that celebrate community members’ backgrounds.

To volunteer or for more info contact admin@pomonacommunityhouse. com.au or 07 5485 2427. 1 Memorial Avenue, Pomona.

If you can’t make the Community House activities, you can still participate in Harmony Week by wearing orange to show your support.

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

HEALTH HEROES JOIN THE TEAM

Graduate nurses are starting their careers in Queensland this month with 97 bound for the Sunshine Coast.

The latest intake of new nurses includes 18 midwives.

Member for Caloundra, Jason Hunt welcomed the new graduates.

“These new nurse graduates are a welcome addition to our community and will get to make a real difference in our community while using their new skills.”

CLINTON’S

SWIM UPDATE

With the challenge to swim as far as he can over the 28 days in February, swimming at least 60 kilometres - Clinton so far has swum 46.6 kilometres and raised over $5027! A fantastic achievement and it’s not over yet! If you would like to contribute head to www.superswim. org.au/clinton-stanley

NOOSA COUNCIL VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers help build strong, healthy and inclusive communities by supporting community organisations, events and activities. If volunteering is something you would like to do, view the many opportunities available at www.noosa.qld.gov.au/servicesfacilities/get-involved/volunteering

Kilagi Nielson will share her culture and weaving techniques

Albertina Banks will run the Cultural Awareness Workshop

Fabulous First Nations and organic fashion soiree

collaborative pieces with Sinerji garments embellished with Julie’s hand-painted designs.

MEET THE CHEESE MONGER @ THE ORIGINAL EUMUNDI MARKETS

A range of First Nations and slow fashion garments will be on show at a beautiful twilight event at Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens on Saturday March 18.

Indigenous designer Julie Appo will join forces with local Sunshine Coast designer Louise Visser of Sinerji organic clothing, and fashion guru Linda Jackson AO to showcase a range of ethical fashion and accessories. They’ve been brought together by Sunshine Coast ‘wild/flower woman’ Sue Davis, who has connected with both designers through her wildflower walks, workshops, and art exhibitions.

The creative collaboration between the designers will feature local models showcasing a mix of Julie’s hand-painted and plain garments, selected fashion from Sinerji’s range, and a new collection of

Julie is a Gooreng Gooreng elder who has multiple degrees in fashion and visual arts and a passion for slow fashion over fast fashion. Louise is the owner and designer behind Sinerji - an eco-label designed on the Sunshine Coast and made using organic natural fibres, non-toxic dyes, and fair-trade partnerships. Linda Jackson has been a pioneering figure in fashion design since the early 1970s. Her successful label, Bush Couture, has seen her working closely with a range of Indigenous communities on textile designs, in particular Utopia Station in the Northern Territory and Daintree Rainforest Queensland.

All the women involved have a longstanding love of nature which is often reflected in their designs, and so it seemed the obvious choice to hold the event at Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens, Yandina The soiree will include some of Catbird’s locally sourced, healthy Australian cuisine as well as a glass of bubbles on arrival.

Tickets for ‘Gnarla Sinerjies’ are $45 and $35 Concession (plus booking fee) and can be purchased on Eventbrite. The show will begin at 5.30 pm at Fairhill on Saturday 18 March.

THE Swiss are famous for their incredible cheeses. The most popular cheese in Switzerland is Gruyère, although the Appenzeller, Tilsit and D’Alpage also enjoy a delicious reputation.

Meet Marc Luethy, the Original Eumundi Markets’ very own Cheese Monger. As a proud man of Swiss heritage, Marc is also the face behind the popular market stallBest Cheese Ever. As Marc says, “Cheese is love and everyone should eat more cheese!”

Every Wednesday, Marc has been providing locals, visitors, and tourists from all over the world an array of beautiful organic unpasteurised Swiss cheeses at these markets. Engaging customers for a chat and offering a taste test, is the essence of what ‘Best Cheese Ever’ is all about.

“Most cheeses these days are processed to make them a modern day inclusion on our dinner plates. However, processing

the cheese creates a use by date” says Marc. “Unpasteurised/ fermented hard cheese can be aged for two years or more. It is essentially old school cheese - real cheeseand can never go off.”

At ‘Best Cheese Ever’ you will be tempted by Swiss cheese croquettes, European style charcuterie board, Festive Cheese Platters; and the perfect cheese to make a morish Cheese Fondue to impress your guests. A speciality cheese as a unique gift on any occasion and is also a popular customer request. Ensuring his hardcore cheese loving customers find their fix from his selection of cheeses is a challenge Marc embraces.

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Sue Davis, Linda Jackson & Julie Appo

Local future’s in our hands

IN COOROY, AS IN MOST OTHER TOWNS, THERE ARE MYRIAD COMMUNITY GROUPS IN OPERATION, SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE AN INTEREST OR PASSION IN EACH GROUP’S SUBJECT. THERE IS ONE GROUP, HOWEVER, WHICH WALKS A DIFFERENT PATH, AND ITS INTERESTS AND DIRECTIONS ARE NOT SINGULAR LIKE THEIR COUNTERPARTS.

By Alan Lander

MANY of its paths are not yet known –but they will emerge in time.

Cooroy Future Group (CFG) grew out of the old Cooroy Lower Mill Board, which was set up after the demise of the town’s sawmilling industry. That led to refurbishment of the heritage boiler and kilns in 2008, followed by the sale of remaining commercial land, regeneration of the riparian zone – then the biggest step: design and construction of Cooroy Library in 2010.

In 2015, the Board changed its name to Cooroy Future Group, which would then utilise the Butter Factory precinct to generate revenue and be a crucible for a range of community endeavours.

At present the group’s primary activities are the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre (BFAC) which, since 2016 has operated a retail outlet within the building called the Artisan Store, and which is a first stop for anyone looking to buy a totally unique gift for a friend or family member at a reasonable price.

Meanwhile the gallery spaces for art showcasing and classes are booked out more than a year ahead - and have been since 2017. And if you think that’s business-asusual in the regional arts world, think again.

But CFG doesn’t stop there, and its reach is not confined to activities within the BFAC precinct.

Apart from its contribution to the annual Christmas in Cooroy event, it also operates the rather exclusive Great Noosa Trail Walk, an annual three-day, limitednumbers trek through Noosa’s hinterland.

“Unique to Australia, this walk ends each night in a different small country town in the hinterland,” CFG president Kym Neaylon said.

“It’s 56km over three days, through some private property. There is an end of walk meal together at the Pomona Distillery.

“As an extra, participants can climb Mt Cooroora afterward,” he joked.

He said people from as far as Melbourne and Hobart come up for the walk.

“It brings a lot of people to the hinterland; we want to cap numbers, to keep it fresh and special. But we do get people coming back every year for it.”

As with practically everywhere in Australia if not the world, many activities, present and future, were hit hard by the COVID-19 years of 2020 to 2022, but CFG, as with so many others, is emerging intact.

“It’s three half-days [long] if you’re fit.

“We transport all sleeping bags, tents, where they will be waiting for you when you arrive.

“When you get to the end of the day, we’ll supply dinner and breakfast via the Kin Kin Progress Association and the Cooran Cutters football club.

“People love the camaraderie, the whole experience.

“There’s always limited spaces, a maximum number of people, so everyone enjoys it.

Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre

management experience in engineering, with a PhD thrown in.

In roles requiring many moves, his wife following in support, Kym said she would be deciding his post-career location.

“She said ‘when we retire, I’d like to do the choosing’ – and here we are,” Kym said.

Not that he’s got a problem with it.

“Everyone is so friendly here; it’s so opposite to living in the big cities. I thought I’ll get involved in the community – I’ve never been able to before due to work.

True some things have gone by the wayside, such as CFG’s popular Cooroy Fusion Festival – but now the group takes the view that “regular, small community events” - plus the end of year community party in conjunction with Christmas in Cooroy event - are a better use of its resources.

And unlike other community groups, there are really no limits as to what CFG can consider.

The make-up of CFG’s board is diverse: Kym is a relative newcomer to the town, who brings national and international

“CFG seemed like it would suit me. It’s a fantastic group of people.”

John Hartley is the treasurer, who has lived in Cooroy since 1999 and has a lengthy career with ABC Radio and Television. A former Cooroy - Noosa Genealogy & Local History Group president, he knows the town well, with Kym calling him “the ideas man”.

“I’ve seen lots of changes here; the population has expanded quite dramatically,” John said.

“We’re putting our heads together [in this group], to experience what-ifs, what we can do.”

While the butter factory is the physical epicentre of the group, it’s not all about art.

Photo: Alan Lander

One of John’s most recent ideas was to offer two bursaries to young people for further studies, which he organized in tandem with fellow board member Angela Lisle, who just happens to be Director for Creative and Digital at TAFE Queensland. Other members include long-time locals Stan Ryan, Barbara Luff, Carol Watkins and recent addition Daniel Washusen.

CFG is also in a financial position to hire staff, and one key appointment is Tash Ballantyne, who brings solid marketing experience to the table.

While the butter factory is the physical epicentre of the group, it’s not all about art. Ideas being considered in one form or another include a curated biosphere trail walk, which could include speakers and advisers on a range of relevant issues such as koala protection and beekeeping, with the walk “finishing at Black Ant Café/

Restaurant”, Kym said.

Another idea being workshopped is the development of a regular jazz weekend, encouraging quality jazz performances either in a permanent venue or pop-up alternatives.

Regular artisan markets are ticking another potential box, as something that once existed locally - and can do so again.

There is to be later talk of providing some services to young people who are experiencing mental difficulties that are all too familiar in life for so many at present, but ideas are in their infancy and it will be some time before plans come to fruition.

John is also keen to create a means of bringing many separate and disparate groups together to pool ideas if not resources together.

“There could be networking between clubs and groups,” he said.

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“Otherwise we’ve got diverse people, but you don’t know [you have] until you talk to them.”

CFG has recently met with the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce along such lines.

One topic was the CFG’s contribution to last December’s Christmas in Cooroy event, which overall was hugely successful.

“We reckon there was about 8000 people in town at Christmas in Cooroy,” John said.

He said visitors to the butter factory were big, many of whom didn’t know what was there.

“People are not aware CFG runs the butter factory.

That CFG has a wide range of potential activities acts as a beacon to people interested in making a difference by joining the community group.

“We even had a barrister from down

south with senior corporate experience express an interest in joining – he approached us,” John said.

If you want to know more about Cooroy Future Group, visit www.cooroyfuturegroup.com.au, or drop into the Cooroy Butter Factory.

Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre - Install Day

Great Noosa Trail Walk Event

Photo: Kaya Cleary

Christmas markets at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre

WILD ABOUT NOOSA HINTERLAND

THE Pheasant Coucal is a feast of anomalies. For a start, it isn’t really a pheasant, but rather a type of cuckoo. However, it’s the black sheep of the cuckoo clan - because it doesn’t lay eggs in the nests of other birds, preferring instead to build its own nest.

These medieval-looking birds form life-long pairs. It’s the male that builds the nest and spends the most time sitting on the eggs as well as caring for the hatchlings. Such male-dominant paternity occurs in less than five percent of bird species. Although Pheasant Coucals form life-long pairs, like Fairy Wrens, the females appear to be a tad promiscuous. In half of all broods examined by scientists, at least one offspring was found to be sired by a male other than the paired partner.

These shy birds like to remain hidden in dense bush, particularly in gullies. If disturbed, they either run or fly low to the ground. But they are clumsy fliers, frequently crashing into undergrowth as they land.

The Pheasant Coucal’s deep, resonant song carries for large distances. It’s a very haunting sound, particularly the summer call of ‘whoop whoop whoop’. In some places they are referred to as the Water Bottle Bird, because that call supposedly sounds like water being poured from a giant bottle. Female calls are deeper in frequency than male calls.

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SPECIAL COLLECTION DISPLAY

If you are curious to see what has been stored away, this is the one for you. Bring the whole family and be amazed at all the diverse and wonderful collections held at the Nambour Museum and some you rarely see. March 25, 10am-3pm Nambour Museum. https:// nambourmuseum.org.au/whats-on-news/

CYBER-CRIME NATIONAL BODY

NEW SUNSHINE COAST HOME

The Sunshine Coast has been selected as the location for a new national organisation aimed at protecting the nation against cyber criminals. The Critical Infrastructure – Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (CI-ISAC), featuring some of the nation’s best and brightest when it comes to “threat intelligence’’, has started operations from Maroochydore this February.

Pheasant Coucal

Under the guidance of CI-ISAC’s Chief Executive Officer David Sandell, the not-for-profit industry-based organisation provides comprehensive information and analysis advice to assist its membership base protect Australia’s most critical infrastructure. For more information navigate to https://ci-isac.com.au/

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Cultural emancipator celebrates 90!

By Alan Lander

FOUR score and ten years ago, a man was brought forth on this continent, dedicated to the proposition that all good movies – even foreign ones - should be able to be seen in Queensland.

His name’s Ron West, who turned 90 on February 3 and celebrated with many friends at Pomona’s Majestic Theatre on February 6, and his determination to challenge the stultifying monoculture of the BjelkePetersen years saw the Sunshine Coast –as it was in 1973 – become a film festival destination for what turned out to be an eager multicultural audience.

Ron, as many will know, still plays the huge Compton organ at the Majestic to accompany the silent movies which still run regularly at the theatre.

“I found this place (the theatre) in 1973,” he said of what was at the time a fairly moribund property.

“I was looking for a venue for a film festival out of Sydney.”

Ron had moved with his wife Mandy to the Coast from that city in 1971.

“I’d been with the Sydney Film Festival and while we shifted here, I still went back down there.

“They were just setting up a travelling film festival to take the six best movies from the previous year’s festival on a tour through Australia, giving more people a chance to see them.

“I was at the inaugural meeting and was asked where they should take them, and I said ‘the Sunshine Coast’.

“They wouldn’t wear it, because of the Bjelke-Petersen government – so the

second year I put [us] up again - and got the same answer.

“That was in January – then in March I got a call about 6am, from (then fellow board member and renowned film critic) David Stratton who said ‘do you still want that festival on the Sunshine Coast?’

“I said yes – but then he told me it would have to be in 10 days’ time, as one of the booked venues (in Orange, NSW) had burned down.”

Ron searched the Coast for a venue and things weren’t looking good – until he heard about the Majestic.

“I drove up one Saturday afternoon in a clapped out Mini – and got the same response as everyone else: ‘no-one comes to see these [films]’.

“I bought him a cask of muscatel and he changed his mind – he had no idea about films and was scared someone would come along and convince him to run foreign films – and he’d be left holding the bills.

“I told him he would be paid anyway,” Ron said - and that sealed the deal.

“So we ran the first film festival in 1973. David Stratton and other board members came up to help divert any flak that might result.

“We averaged 180 people per session over the entire week – and it retained its position in the top three venues in Australia for the travelling film festival, and it ran for 20 years.”

Ron and Mandy bought the Majestic and continued its revival as well as developing its reputation as a mainstream film destination in the process, maintaining its position in the market until 1985 when the twin-screen cinema in Noosa Junction opened.

“By 1988, we were seriously considering closing down,” Ron said.

“Then I got a call from a woman in Coolum who was looking for something nostalgic for a convention and asked if we could run a silent film.

“She brought a coachload of people up. We showed [1926 romance/ adventure silent movie] The Son of the Sheik starring Rudolph Valentino.

“[After that] the phones started ringing as word got around. We took enough bookings for two months.

“We thought the novelty would have worn off after that – but it didn’t happen – it just kept going.”

With Mandy passing on in 2002, Ron sold the Majestic in 2006, which is now held in trust by the not-for-profit Pomona Arts and run by volunteers –including Ron.

He may be a little less nimble on his pins these days, but his mind is as razor-sharp as ever. And he’s planning on sticking around a while.

“It doesn’t surprise me – I’ve traced my family back to 1223. My paternal grandmother lived to age 100.

“They were all very long-lived ... excepting the ones that were executed.”

He’s a classically trained pianist, learning from age five, and still plays the silent movie soundtracks on the Majestic’s complex Compton organ to a continuing flow of audiences on weekends and special tours during the week.

“The first silent movie I played to at the theatre was The Son of The Sheik,” he said.

“I’ve now played that film 4129 times.”

The Majestic’s ‘Mt Rushmore’ - current president Alison Hadfield with former presidents Vince Scheenhouwer and Cherry Bright

Ron’s three generations of family members: Colin, Brendon, Ron, Keith, Megan and Ewan.

Jane, Irene, Kathy and Rose help celebrate Ron West’s 90th birthday

Noosa Jazz Band members provide the soundtrack for Ron West’s 90th birthday

Ron at his famous Compton organ

Photos: Alan Lander

Spotlight on Tewantin

THERE ARE THOSE WHO CALL TEWANTIN ‘NOOSA’S POORER COUSIN’. BUT THERE ARE MANY MORE WHO LIKE ‘WANNO’ JUST AS IT IS - IN FACT IT’S RICHER FOR IT.

TEWANTIN reflects the laid-back semicountry town that the whole river and beachside community once used to be: it’s a little bit slower, less frenetic, and less pretentious.

Whether it stays that way, or is ultimately consumed by the always-demanding, expanding tourism industry remains to be

seen, but people like Gail McBurney hope it stays as it is.

“Tewantin is the capital of Noosa,” Gail says of the 152-year-old town of about 11,000 residents, the first to be established in the region near the Noosa rivermouth.

“We have a laugh about that, but that’s what we think.”

Gail is president of the Tewantin Heritage and Historical Society which runs the Parkyn’s Hut tourism office on the ‘knee’ of the ‘dogleg’ that makes up Tewantin’s commercial heart, made from Memorial and Poinciana avenues. Cont’d on next page

She adds there’s no animosity between Tewantin and coastal Noosa – they work together well and while they are different in many ways, they are both part of the overall Noosa tourism experience.

At times Tewantin can be just as busy traffic-wise as its coastal neighbour, but there’s certainly plenty of parking around the centre.

Gail reckons the place to start when visiting Tewantin is at its edge, to get an overview.

“Mount Tinbeerwah overlooks the town –it’s a great view,” she said.

“Then roll down the hill towards town, which is the gateway to the beaches, but which is also a destination in itself.”

In Tewantin, you’ll find a mix of longstanding retail businesses, cafes and

Acai bowl from Tewantin Market Garden

restaurants sitting alongside brand-new enterprises, and it lends itself well to a walking experience of street shopping rather than a shopping centre full of generic brand names.

You’ll find independent fashion stores like DBA Boutique on Poinciana Avenue, a haven for those seeking casual women’s clothing, among other quality offerings.

Mere doors away, there’s a quality homewares store called River Shack in which you will almost certainly discover an item for your home to remind you of your visit to this vibrant riverside town.

And if you are thinking of taking something home for the evening meal, don’t go past Tewantin Market Garden, where the word ‘local’ takes on new meaning, as it has one of the largest collections of locally made or grown products you will find anywhere.

Tewantin Market Garden is motherand-daughter owned and operated and has a substantial online presence to order fruit and veg, and all the other items on its astonishingly long list of more than 90 local producers, to pick up or have delivered to your door.

The store is full of fresh produce, breads, pasta, condiments, eggs, milk and is a seasonally driven store which means you will only ever find produce that is in season and grown in Australia.

And a brand-new enterprise called Flannery’s – the Natural Grocery Company has recently got locals talking, having only recently opened opposite Parkyn’s Hut.

Right next to Parkyn’s Hut is the entrance to the RSL Memorial Park, which takes you

Parkyn’s Hut tourism information centre’s Gail McBurney, Bruce Cuttle and Keetha McInnerney

New business Flannerys - The Natural Grocer company

down to the riverbank, for a tranquil time with only the softly lapping riverbank and occasional watercraft to break the serenity, despite being so close to town.

Continue walking south and safely connect with other parks, passing the Noosa Regional Gallery – drop in and see an abundance of local works or - especially if you have kids with you - continue south pas Noosa Council’s offices to Tewantin’s Water Park, Splash Park and Skate Park, all next to each other, down at the boat ramp.

At that point, you are at the front door to one of Tewantin’s real gems – Noosa Marina.

The Marina is a collection of eclectic retail, classy restaurants, a seafood shop, a popular waterside breakfast spot in Café Vincinoand a wine bar which, for much of the week, is also one of Tewantin’s three main live music venues.

On Sundays, the Marina also becomes the town’s hotspot with its weekly markets offering a huge variety of clothing, food and much more.

During the week, the Marina is also the starting point for various river cruises, including the Noosa Queen, which operates lunch and sunset cruises up Noosa River, also wedding and party cruises. The Noosa Cruiser offers a similar range of cruises, but also operates a corporate cruise option.

There’s a good range of options for accommodation in Tewantin, starting with two caravan parks not far from town – one on Cooroy Noosa Rd opposite Noosa Golf Club (itself a great spot if you want to watch kangaroos while enjoying a quiet drink and

meal), or on Moorindil St, which is also the main road for accessing the ferry across to Noosa North Shore.

There are also at least three resorts on Hilton Terrace along Noosa River to choose from: Noosa Lakes Resort, Cayman Quays and Ivory Palms, according to Gail, as well as plenty of B&Bs around the area.

And if you really want to spend up big, you can always try Makepeace Island, just upstream on Noosa River, made famous when established as a resort by UK entrepreneur, Virgin’s Richard Branson – but you’ll be looking at around $22,000 a night …

The town has recently attracted a branch of the state’s first not-for-profit real estate agency, Purpose Real Estate, so if you are interested in a longer-term romance with Tewantin, it’s a good place to start.

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Evenings in and around Tewantin are enjoyed by visitors in many ways; restaurants abound, including Asian cuisine options such as Thai, Indian and Vietnamese.

Or you can go a little more traditional with well-portioned meals at Tewantin Noosa RSL, or the Royal Mail pub – both of which join Noosa Marina’s Wine Bar as live entertainment venues.

The RSL features numerous bars along with its bistro and a high-tech kids playground area, while the Royal Mail – the last of five Tewantin pubs that once stood – also features historical photos illustrating the Tewantin of old.

Tewantin is the town where a visitor might want to access the glitz and glamour of the coastal strip and its beaches, but where they also want to get away from all that later on in the evenings; to slow down, hang with perhaps a more down-toearth crowd, yet still have all the conveniences nearby.

It’s a best-of-both-worlds option for enjoying a good time in the metropolitan heart of Noosa Shire.

After all, it is the capital of Noosa!

Tewantin-Noosa Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank has donated $30,000 over three years to help Noosa’s volunteer Coast Guard to continue with its considerable ongoing maintenance, fuel costs and general operations.

That’s a big deal for what is a not-for-profit, 24/7 lifesaving operation.

The 112-strong volunteer organisation which began in 1974 covers waters from Double Island Point to Pt Arkwright south of Coolum, out to 30 nautical miles offshore, as well as the Noosa river and lake system.

‘Bendigo Rescue’ is the new call-sign for a group that is there to handle the fallout from those not maintaining their craft properly and heading out without a thorough check, or jet skis breaking down on the Noosa Bar, or even houseboats untethering and damaging other craft; these are the primary tasks it deals with.

And the Coast Guard is currently looking for volunteer radio operators, so if you’re a bit of a ‘ham’, give it some thought. You could save a life.

Image: Jennifer Dean

Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina

Tewantin Noosa RSL Cenotaph at the top of Memorial Avenue

Surfing world unites at Noosa

By Margie Wegener

THE world’s best surfers return to Noosa this month and everyone is praying for surf. Noosa’s world famous waves, First Point’s natural amphitheatre and the popular beach bar pull local, interstate and overseas visitors to town for the annual Noosa Festival of Surfing. Recently crowned 2022 WSL Longboard Champion, Noosa’s Harrison Roach, will lead a field of talented local competitors.

Following last year’s coveted Old Mal Final (surfing 1960s surfboards) which was snatched by the smooth surfing Sierra Lerback, women’s longboarding has been on the front foot and the women’s finals are some of the most popular events for the beachfront festival crowd.

Professional longboarder, surf coach and fitness trainer, Kirra Molner, as President of the Noosa World Surfing Reserve, has an intimate knowledge of the Noosa breaks and will be looking to push that advantage. “I’m hoping to get some great waves with only four to six people in the water. This is one of

the best things about competing at the festival. I also hope to win a division”, she says.

Since 2015 women competitors now make up half the competitive field, ranging in age from 8 to 82 years. This year’s festival has attracted a strong contingent of surfers from South East Asia, including a competent female team from Taiwan, where long boarding is surging in popularity.

There is plenty of inspiration out of the water with events centred around International Women’s Day on Wednesday March 8. On the beach there is a full agenda for female sliders with surfing workshops, panel discussions, film screenings and original art. The She to Sea Art Exhibition run by photographer Tracy Naughton is now in its sixth year and is an annual celebration of local female artists, with a strong sea and surf-inspired focus. The art show opens on the beach from 2pm - 7pm Wednesday, March 8. For all the details visit www. noosafestivalofsurfing.com

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She to Sea Art Exhibition celebrating local female surf artists and makers

NOOSA FESTIVAL OF SURFING 2023

THE 32nd Noosa Festival of Surfing (NFOS) will be held from March 3-12. From humble beginnings, NFOS has grown to become the largest longboard surf gathering in the world.

Presented by GemLife Resorts again in 2023, the organisers of the Festival -The Noosa Malibu Club and World Surfaris Events – have also attracted a major three year funding agreement with Tourism & Events Queensland (TEQ). The Queensland Minister for Tourism, the Honourable Stirling Hinchcliffe, will officially open the Festival at 4pm on Saturday March 4. Festival Chairman John Finlay noted that there has been significant interest to participate in such a terrific community event that celebrates the joy of surfing, environmental awareness and surf culture.

Some of the major highlights that will be on again in 2023 include the enormously popular Vetshop Australia Dog Surfing Championships, which will be held at 3pm on opening day Saturday March 4. International Women’s Day (Wednesday March 8) is being celebrated with a full day of events in various locations in Noosa. And the Board Meeting Surf Charity will hold their annual Noosa charity dinner

on Friday March 10 at the Sunshine Beach SLSC to raise much needed funds for local kids with disabilities.

After a two year COVID-induced absence, the World Surf League (WSL) returns to the Festival with the Noosa Longboard Pro. Run over two days of surfing competition, the window for the WSL is during the second half of the Festival, to ensure the best surf for the world’s best longboarders.

New shows for 2023 include a Carpark Cinema at the Noosa Surf Museum on Sunday March 5. Surfers for Climate will present the part documentary, part road trippin’ surf film Great Ocean Love featuring Belinda Baggs. The big screen and stage at the J Theatre will be the venue for the Surf Film Archive night (Saturday March 11), featuring live music by Headland. Films will include remastered lost Paul Witzig reels, Dick Hoole footage from the earliest days of surf exploration in Indonesia, classic moments from the Bob Evans archive and excerpts from many more rarely seen classic surf films. For more information on the 2023 NFOS, including competitor entries and ticketed event ticket purchases, please see www. noosafestivalofsurfing.com

Photo: Fenna de King

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

CLEAN

MUSIC IN THE GARDENS

JOHNNY

SUNDAY MARCH 5

NOOSA BOTANIC GARDENS

FRIDAY MARCH 10

SUNDAY MARCH 5

FRIDAY MARCH 3

SUNSHINE Coast residents are invited to be part of the 33rd annual Clean Up Australia Day. To register, simply visit the Clean Up Australia Day website, select ‘join a clean-up’ and search for an event nearby by entering your postcode or suburb. www.cleanup.org.au/cleanupaustraliaday

FREE - Starting from 10am EXPLORE the Shade Garden, musicians Jay Bishoff, Andrew Higgins and friends, coffee & snacks. Bring a chair, rug and picnic. www.noosabotanicgardensfriends.com

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

FEDERAL MEMORIAL HALL

3 Skyring Creek Road, FEDERAL

Free Entry - Doors open 5.30pm FREE event - all proceeds from food and drinks go towards our Federal Hall. @Federal Memorial Hall and Community Centre Inc.

COOROY SUNDAY CRUIZE

THURSDAY MARCH 9

31 Williams Street, IMBIL - 4PM HOSTED by the Mary Valley Girl Guides. Inviting all women, ladies and girls. Arts & Crafts, Games, Friendships, Activities. Drinks and Nibbles provided. Teshian 0407 933 533

SUNDAY MARCH 19

Maple Street , COOROY

HOSTED by the Roadrunner Car Club and open to all car clubs and car enthusiasts to attend. Held in the Car park the library side of RSL on the 3rd Sunday of the month. @COOROY Sunday - Cruize In roadrunnercarclub.com.au

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MUSIC FESTIVAL

THE NAMBOUR EXPO

BALLROOM DANCING POMONA

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SATURDAY MARCH 25

IMPERIAL HOTEL, EUMUNDI, 7am. $95. BOUTIQUE Festival with a killer line up. offbeatmusicfestivaleumundi

NOOSA ULTRA-TRAIL

MARCH 31 - APRIL 2

NAMBOUR SHOWGROUNDS

THE Nambour Expo is one of the largest outdoor adventure events in the region. Browse and compare the latest caravans, camper trailers, motorhomes, accessories, fishing gear and more, plus discover new holiday and touring destinations, all in one convenient location. Theres plenty to see across the weekend, including great entertainment for the whole family. nambourexpo.com.au

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

MARCH 23 - 26, COORAN

NOOSA Ultra-Trail tackles diverse and challenging trails through the Noosa hinterland. noosaultratrail.com.au/

BINGO - EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY THURSDAY @ 9.00am COOROY RSL - www.cooroyrsl.com.au

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT

YOUR MATES BOWLSPUB COOROY

FREE - Starting from 4pm BOWLS under lights, live tunes, lawn games, meat boards and of course cracking craft beer and food. Explore a range of special cocktails and there’s also free pool.

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EVERY TUESDAY EVENING

POMONA MEMORIAL SCHOOL

OF ARTS HALL - $4 - 7 to 9.30pm

ENJOY an evening of New Vogue and Old Time Dancing with Pat and Norm. Everyone welcome. Phone 0407 456 939 for more info

MUSOS’ JAM SESSIONS

SATURDAY APRIL 29, FROM 2.45PM

IMBIL - MARY VALLEY STATE COLLEGE RODEO, 5.30pm. FIREWORKS, 8.30pm. BAND, 8.30pm till 11.45pm. KIDS ZONE, 3pm till late - All rides are free. Bar, market & food stalls & heaps of fun.

@Imbil Bull Bronc & Barrels General Enquiries 5484 5178

GOURMAY MARY VALLEY FOOD FESTIVAL 2023

EVERY FORTNIGHT: WEDNESDAY 12-4PM & FRIDAY 6-10PM

APOLLONIAN HOTEL, BOREEN POINT

DRAG your old instruments out of the wardrobe and come and play with us. A drum kit, P.A., and bass amp will be provided, and old style blackboard system. B.Y.O. instruments. https://apollonianhotel.com.au

SATURDAY MAY 26

MARY VALLEY - VARIOUS LOCATIONS CELEBRATING our farmers, producers and creators. Guest presenters, cooking demonstrations and food competitions. www.maryvalleycountry.au

CONGRATULATIONS

After 10 years creating SpillDEBeans Pomona, Deb is saying goodbye.

Welcome to the new owners Jason & Leila who will continue to provide patrons with great coffee and nibbles along with outstanding service.

Call in to say hello , grab a great brew, sit back and surround yourself with serenity in the café courtyard. Open early to mid afternoons at 12 Memorial Avenue Pomona.

YOUR SEASONAL PRODUCE WATCH with Matt Golinski

DRAGON FRUIT

DRAGON Fruit or ‘Pitaya’ is the fruit of a species of cactus native to the Americas, but is now cultivated successfully in most tropical and subtropical parts of the world.

Their striking flowers begin to erupt in late Summer and the fruiting season continues through autumn and winter and often into early spring.

Their bright, leathery ‘dragon like’ skin peels back

easily to reveal a sweet, juicy flesh, dotted with small black seeds. I often describe it to people as being like the love child of a kiwifruit and a watermelon. Try not to visualise that night of passion in too much detail.

They come in a variety of colours, most commonly white and red inside, but there are also yellow, purple and blue fleshed varieties. Its ability to reproduce easily from a single piece and require very little water make it an ideal plant to have in the home garden, but in some countries those characteristics have helped it take over areas and it is considered a noxious weed.

Dragon fruit is good in smoothies and fruit salads, served for breakfast with yoghurt, used on pavlova and other desserts, or even used in savoury dishes as the sweet part of a sweet and sour combination. This month’s recipe would work equally well as a brunch dish or as a dessert after lunch or dinner.

COCONUT YOGHURT PANNA COTTA WITH DRAGON FRUIT AND HONEY MACADAMIAS

INGREDIENTS:

Panna Cotta

200ml coconut water

75gm castor sugar

200gm coconut yoghurt

½tsp vanilla bean paste

½tbs gelatine powder

Honey Roasted Macadamias

½ cup chopped macadamias, roughly chopped pinch of salt

pinch of cinnamon

pinch of ground ginger

10gm (2 space tsp) coconut oil

METHOD:

In a small saucepan, warm the coconut water, sugar and vanilla over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved.

Dissolve the gelatine in a couple of tablespoons of cold water then stir into the hot coconut water mixture until dissolved.

Stir in the coconut yoghurt and divide the mixture between four serving glasses. Refrigerate until set.

Mix together the macadamias, salt and spices. Whisk together the coconut oil and honey and stir through the macadamias.

Spread out evenly on a tray lined with baking paper and bake for 10 minutes at 160°C.

Divide the diced dragon fruit between the four glasses and sprinkle a generous spoonful of macadamias on each. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

30gm (2 tbs) honey

1 large dragon fruit, peeled and diced

¼ cup mint leaves to garnish

Serves 4

BOOKS with Hayley Saunders

THE WAKES – DIANNE YARWOOD

Every so often a book comes along that, once finished, leaves you with an unexplainable sense of joy and hope. For me, The Wakes by first time Australian author Dianne Yarwood did exactly that.

The Wakes is a story about Clare, who “established adult like, lovingly built and carefully maintained over two decades (is) cracked wide open on a Monday night in winter” when her husband announces that he no longer loves her and will be leaving the family home.

It is also a story about Louisa, Clare’s neighbour, who had her own life cracked wide open in her childhood, and who, despite barely knowing Clare, steps in to help. Louisa and Clare start a funeral catering business, offering “food that is outrageously good and comforting to sad people.”

It is also a story about Chris. Recently separated from his wife after too many failed rounds of IVF, Chris remembers an unfinished love story from his early 20s while living in London when he fell madly in love with Beth.

The book takes place around four funerals, and the lives of Clare, Louisa and Chris become more entwined.

You might think this would be a book about death, but, at its heart, it is a book about life. About the importance of living so fully and so joyfully. It is a book that makes you understand that the most important thing about death is the legacy you leave behind.

And it is a book about hope, “the thing with feathers/that perches in the soul/and signs the time without the words/and never stops at all”.

BERKELOUW BOOKS EUMUNDI ARE GIVING AWAY A COPY OF THE WAKES BY DIANNE YARWOOD

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THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF THE CONVICT, JOHN RANDALL

INTRIGUED by her African ancestry, Noosa resident, Jo Braithwaite, has spent years burrowing down the rabbit holes of history, searching for her great (x6) grandfather, John ‘Black’ Randall.

The journey took her through slavery in pre-revolutionary Connecticut, The American War of Independence, industrial Manchester, the rotting prison hulks of the Thames, and finally, a ship on the First Fleet to a penal colony in would become known as Australia.

Although highly fictionalised, the resultant novel ‘Black Randall’ is highly evocative of the historical period and has kept faithfully to the known facts of his life.

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Preheat oven to 100C.

Heat a large frypan over a medium-high heat. Score the fat on the rump cap. Season rump cap with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and rub over 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Place the meat fat-side down in the hot pan to brown, about 4-6 minutes. Turn meat over and brown the other side lightly, 3 minutes.

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“There’s no doubt he was a flawed and broken man, but his efforts helped that tiny starving settlement to survive,” autor Jo Braithwaite says. “And yet, not only do few people know his name, hardly anyone realises that there were 11 African convicts on that fleet. It puts a lie to the notion that Australia was ‘settled’ only by white people.

“There is a lot of information recorded about him, but I wanted to understand him; stick a toe in the muck of his experiences; explore the roots of his resilience, the costs of his survival.” The book is available to buy from the author’s website www.jobraithwaite.com. au; or from most major online distributors.

As the American colonies whisper of liberty and revolution a young slave boy, John Randall, listens. And when the country hurtles into war, he seizes his chance, escaping to fight for the English and his freedom. John’s flight leads him across oceans: poverty and petty crime in the grey slums of Manchester; the rotting prison hulks on the Thames, and finally as a convict in a new penal colony on the other side of the world –a vast, unknown land later to be called Australia. John yearns for freedom, but can a man so brutalised by war, grief, trauma and racism ever really be free?

Wickedly funny, world-class cabaret

FROM the company that brought Babushka Book Club to audiences last year, Babushka are back this March touring the Sunshine Coast with their latest production Happily Ever After

In this new production, three unlikely princesses tell a very grown-up bedtime story, turning best loved children’s stories inside-out for audiences in Maleny, Pomona, Coolum and Eudlo. Featuring comedy and cabaret with the music of Kurt Weill, Rihanna, the Violent Femmes and Tom Waits, Babushka is ready to give Rapunzel a sharp new haircut, put Goldilocks in charge of the three bears and give a whole new meaning to Puss in Boots.

Artist and founder Alicia Cush explains “we are thrilled to bring our wickedly funny cabaret to Sunshine

Coast audiences. It’s a perfect excuse to get your friends together for a ladies night out, or bring a date, to have a good laugh and experience some world-class music.”

Brisbane-based Babushka are a Matilda Award-winning cabaret group. With slick vocals, quirky comedy and unapologetic sass, they take on everything from Mozart to Guns’n’Roses with unique arrangements, musical sketches and mashups. Babushka artists

Judy Hainsworth, Laura Coutts and Alicia Cush, have toured extensively throughout Queensland with previous shows, Babushka Book Club, Doll and I Can Keep A Secret, to sell-out houses and critical acclaim.

Babushka’s work has been described

SUBLIME GIG HIGHLIGHTS FOR MARCH

Thursday 2 – Jam Night

Sunday 5 – Junction Road

Friday 10 – Sublime Full Moon Harvest featuring the Whiskey Mountain Boys

Sunday 12 – Barry Charles

Sunday 19 – Steve Graham

Sunday 26 – Vix Bluesinger

Sunday 2 – Cool Lula

Sunday 6 – Sublime Jam Night Sublime Farm & Brewery, 33 Priddy Rd, Kia Ora. www.sublimefarm.com.au.

as “...lambasted the audience with raunchy wit, sly humour, sexy asides, and fabulous vocals…” - Absolute Theatre and “Complete with captivating harmonies and group synchronicity, the cabaret collective was tight, professional and extremely enthralling.” – Scenestr.

Happily Ever After is strictly for adults with course-language and adult themes.

Sunshine Coast Dates:

March 16, Maleny Community Centre

March 17, The Majestic Theatre (Pomona)

March 18, Coolum Civic Centre

March 19, Eudlo Hall

Full Event Details: redchair.com.au/ what-s-on/event/569-babushka-inhappily-ever-after

DISCOVER THE ARTS AND NEW FRIENDS

ADFAS ( Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society ) is a non-profit organization promoting the enjoyment of the arts in the local community. It is an extensive network of 38 societies, where levels of interest are covered in topics such as architecture, fine arts and famous personalities. Talks are given by visiting UK and Australian lecturers.

ADFAS Noosa meets monthly on a Saturday at St.

Mary’s Church, 17 William St, Tewantin at 3.45 for a 4pm start. Drinks and canapes are provided after each talk. There is a raffle, the profits of which help to sponsor young artists. Visitors pay $25 to attend while a year’s membership is $150 (single) and $260 (couple).

More detailed information can be viewed on our website www.adfas.org.au/societies/noosa monthly meetings.

Photo: Joel Devereux

SUNDAY MARCH 26

EUMUNDI - Dick Caplick Park, FREE

11am - Free kids workshops & face painting

1pm - Gubbi Gubbi dancers

1.30pm - Local live music until 5pm. BYO picnic blanket. Family friendly. No need to register for workshops - just show up!

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DATES REVEALED FOR UNIQUE FESTIVAL

GET your calendars out and highlight these dates if you want to immerse yourself in a Sunshine Coast event like no other.

Organisers have confirmed that the 2023 Horizon Festival, a 10-day showcase of culture, music, visual art, theatre, dance, comedy and creative workshops, will return in 2023 from August 25 to September 3.

Sunshine Coast Council’s Horizon Festival Director Hannah Clissold said audiences and participants could expect more of everything at this year’s festival.

“We are excited to have a strong arts and cultural line up, showcasing an impressive array of local artists alongside some nationally recognised and, for the first time since the 2019 Festival, one internationally recognised act,” Ms Clissold said.

“First Nations art and artists will be at the forefront of our programming

with incredible cultural experiences woven through the festival.

“And excitingly, last year’s well received festival hub at Cotton Tree with the spectacular Wonderland Spiegeltent, is returning this year.

“We’ve taken on board all the feedback and learnings from 2022 and in this year’s program we want to bring the community together, offer more free art experiences, more food and family entertainment – just more excitement, made accessible for everyone across the region to enjoy.”

Sunshine Coast Council Arts Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said “During

PACIFIC CHAMBER PLAYERS PRESENT HIDDEN GEMS

PACIFIC Chamber Players have been presenting quality chamber music on the Sunshine Coast for the last 21 years. Their first programme for 2023 presents stunning Hidden Gems of the chamber music repertoire. Louis Spohr’s Grand Nonetto op 31 is an emerald work for strings and wind, making use of each instrument’s particular idiosyncrasies to create a work of musical colour and

originality. Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor KV 478 is a diamond; just delightful. The work takes the listener on a journey from Sturm und Drang through a lyrical Andante finishing with a happy Rondo. Thuille’s Sextet for Piano and Winds is the ruby; truly engaging. Consisting of four movements, the first one opens with horn creating a sense of nobility, the second is sombre and

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the 10-day festival in 2022, the attendees injected more than $1.7 million into the Sunshine Coast economy.”

Subscribe to the enewsletter to get Horizon Festival news as it breaks and find out when you can book at www.horizonfestival.com.au or follow @horizonartfest

dignified, the third a charming Gavotte, the fourth full of high spirits and lovely melodies.

The concert will be presented at Cooroy Memorial Hall 2.30pm Sunday March 26. Retired ABC Producer Nancy Tow will precede it at 2pm with a talk about the music. Tickets are available online or cash at the door: $33 adults / $30 concessions / $10 students. For further information www.pacificchamberplayers.com

2022 Dawn Awakening Horizon Festival Photo: Nic Morley

PARK SOUNDS EUMUNDI

Sue Hunkin, Christy Dykes, Neil Heymink, Sharelle Guest and Janet Brewer

Tim Rogers & the twin set heading to Eumundi

Tines of Stars Unfurled is a bookend to Tim Rogers’ classic solo debut of ‘99 What Rhymes With Cars and Girls, marking the welcome return of his fiddle-and-squeezebox country-blues compadres The Twin Set, and the (slightly more temperate) barstool yarnspinner’s perspective that made the You Am I frontman ARIA’s Best Male Artist 23 years ago.

That’s long enough to bring new poetry, wit, and wisdom to the rock’n’roll philosopher’s kitbag as 11 new songs hold hands with their precursors across the chasm of innocence and experience.

Like the first single Been So Good, Been So Far says, “Guess I’m doing OK. How about you?”

Kids grow up, adults split up, parents pass on, some nights look better in than out and somehow, the songs keep getting better.

NOOSA JAZZ CLUB THIS MARCH

THE Noosa Heads Jazz Club proudly presents the Session Band, a group of highly skilled musicians, who are individually recognised as being amongst the best performers in their field; Russell Bayne (guitar), Jo Bloomfield (piano), Pat Robbins, (drums /vocals) and Peter Uppman (trumpet/vocals)

The Session Band is one of those rare groups, who are equally skilled performing Dixie, Swing, Modern Jazz, Latin, Rock, Pop and Country; highly versatile and always fun.

TIM Rogers, one of Australia’s most respected and loved artists, brings his band The Twin Set and their rich country-blues rhythms to The Brewery at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Thursday March 30.

With a career spanning 30 years and a catalogue of fan favs and critically acclaimed songs, Tim’s long awaited return is here with support of his soon to be released record Tines of Stars Unfurled (to be released February 24).

The Twin Set line-up sees Jen Anderson on violin and strings, Jeff Consi on drums, Davey Lane on guitar and Richard Bradbeer on bass.

Thursday March 30 at the Imperial Hotel Eumundi. This is an 18+ show. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets $45 (+ booking fee) available through Oztix.

Thursday March 23 at the Majestic Theatre, Pomona. For more information and tickets go to www.noosajazzclub. com/event/peter-uppman-session-band/ or email infro@noosajazzclub.com, phone 0478 256 245.

DRAWING LINES: GLEN BUCKLEY

AS a life long amateur cartoonist, Glen has been inspired to try larger more intricate pieces influenced by famous artists such as Gustav Klimt, Aubrey Beardsley and M.C. Escher. In this selection, imaginary and abstract elements are combined to create distinctive and themed graphic groupings. You can find Glen at the gallery every Thursday. Drawing Lines is on show in the Banana Shed, Pomona Railway Station Gallery until March 22.

Journey into the natural world

NOOSA Regional Gallery is excited to kick off the new year with two new exhibitions that focus on local artists of the Sunshine Coast and their relationship with the natural environment.

In an ambitiously scaled installation across the main gallery space, Curator and Noosa Regional Gallery Director Michael Brennan explores a unique perspective of ‘natural’ Noosa in More than the sum of its parts.

“Like the people who inhabit it, Noosa’s natural environment is richly diverse. From lush subtropical national parks, idyllic beaches, and soaring powder blue skies through to a sweeping river that connects the Hinterland with the Eastern Beaches; these places are often the inspiration for many of the region’s artists,” says Brennan.

Featuring the work of multiple Sunshine Coast and Gympie artists, the immersive experience that is More than the sum of its parts, results from the ambitiously scaled ensemble of individual artist’s works grouped thematically and chromatically.

Spanning floor to ceiling and across the Gallery’s walls, the expansive salon-style hang results in a grand presentation of a larger local landscape.

Adding to this immersive experience of the natural landscape, is a new solo exhibition by celebrated Sunshine Coast artist Trevor Purvis.

Australian sienna like More than the sum of its parts, takes visitors on a journey into the natural world. However, Purvis pushes us deeper. Ushering the visitor into the landscape’s depths, Purvis identifies the viewer as participant in the exchange rather than simply as onlooker.

Explains Brennan, “A common approach to the long tradition of landscape painting has been to stand back and take it all in.

“Trevor Purvis, by contrast, takes us much closer in. We are part of the landscape he asks us to experience. Its colour, texture and drama encircle us. And even on occasions that his physical stance assumes distance- his

Exciting mural project in Pomona

CREATED by local artist and business owner of This Bird Florist and Creative Studio, Tia Carrigan, it will incorporate local flora and fauna and be utilised as a tool of wellbeing in the local school while being created alongside an educational resource for school children and the broader community.

This project is supported and funded by a RADF Grant from Noosa Council and Arts Queensland and enlists the Pomona and District Community House and Susan Schiotz as Project Coordinator; Madeleine Cleland, emerging

artist and passionate environmentalist; and Cortney Smyth, Creative and Adaptable Marketer, to bring it to life.

Painting will finish up on Friday March 3 which will coincide with World Wildlife Day. Celebrations will continue with Pomona and District Community House hosting events such as a ‘What Animal Is That? Get To Know Your Local Wildlife’ on Saturday March 4 from 9:30am-12:30pm. Plus an upcycle, ‘Make Your Own Animal’, free workshop and Wilvos will do a talk at 10am, plus lots more!

See the finished project in our April edition!

gaze interrogates surfaces in detail, wrapping around their forms.”

Australian sienna embraces a striking, expressive palette. Conveying the life that courses through the natural environment, Purvis asks us to experience the landscape rather than simply celebrate it.

Both exhibitions run until to April 5. For more information about the exhibitions please visit www.noosaregionalgallery.com.au

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN’T DRAW?

COME and be surprised! Join local artist Halina Paterson to develop your observational skills through a variety of fun exercises while learning how to depict shapes using tonal qualities

You will take home a beautiful study of a flower or other simple subject of your choice while learning solid foundational drawing techniques. It is a learnt skill and in one workshop you will have a strong base from which to launch an exciting art journey. No previous experience is necessary. Halina’s workshops are carefully crafted to teach you step by fun step, subtly but thoroughly so you won’t even know your learning till the end. Sunday March 5, 10am - 4pm. Cost $160pp limited spaces. Frame Tree Custom Framing, 2/20 Maple Street Cooroy. Ph 5400 8735 to book.

Positive Behaviour for Learning:

NDSHS students are focused on displaying the following behaviours by being active citizens in our community.

Trevor Purvis, Flood Gum on Darling Photo: Christine Hall

Celebrating female artists

MARCH is a celebration of female artists at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre (CBFAC). The galleries are brimming with a diverse range of works and a special exhibition that challenges local artists to explore what they see in a mirror on a mirror.

Carte Blanche, an alliance of female artists with a passion around environmental and social issues present an exhibition titled Arboreal Connections that explores the theme of trees in challenging new ways with a range of mediums from porcelain, textiles, encaustic wax through to lightworks and installations. In another

gallery we move from the trees to the earth.

Three well known local artists Carol Watkins, Charlotte Wensley and Bronwyn Barton, explore, in their exhibition Earthly Nuances, themes of resonance, impression and impermanence conveyed through abstract visual language, imbued with colour, texture and form, with beautiful raku and saggar fired ceramics, and deeply distilled reflections on canvas and paper.

Mirror Mirror, curated by local art star Fiona Groom, is a very different kind of exhibition in which invited artists are asked to make a work on a mirror and another work that includes a mirror or a

representation of a mirror in it. Watch out for some amazing takes on this challenge. This exhibition also includes a special morning tea on March 8 at 10.30am to celebrate International Women’s Day.

And if you missed our last fundraising exhibition New Homes for Old Art we have a recharged version of that show in our upstairs gallery.

All exhibitions run till March 26. Artist talks take place at 11am March 4 for Arboreal Connections and March 7 at 10.30am for Earthly Nuances.

Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, 11A Maple Street Cooroy.

KENILWORTH’S SILVER LINING IN MAY

KENILWORTH is known for its dairy and cheese factory, its always-innovative bakery, its pub with micro-brewery and its range of eateries, not to mention its village beauty and amenity.

It’s also well-known, perhaps best-known, for its arts festival – and this year that event is going silver.

The Kenilworth ArtsFest turns 25 this year, and to celebrate the Silver Jubilee milestone the town is coming alive with a Family Fun Day out, to happen in the middle of the festival.

From May 26-28 the “little town with the big art” will be showcasing many talented artists entering the ArtsFest competition, with its major prize of $5000 for the Kenilworth Art Award and $1000 for general 2D works.

And creative 3D artists won’t miss out, with prizes for this category and a special prize for an outdoor 3D work made from recycled materials. All exhibits will be displayed at the Kenilworth Hall. However, it’s not all visual arts. On Saturday May 27, the Family Fun Day kicks

off with ‘Poetry at the Pub’ at Kenilworth Hotel from 2.30pm where budding bards can present their original poetic works.

At 4.30pm, the music jam session starts with lively songs from The Kenilworth Singers.

There will be lots of activities for children held in conjunction with the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce at the Showgrounds that day, and a range of fun art activities –also art and poetry competitions for children. It’s a great time to be in Kenilworth. For more details, visit www.kenilwortharts.org.au

Arboreal

DAN PURDIE State Member for Ninderry

AS this is my first column for the year, I hope it finds you well. The year is off to a flying start, which kicked off with some local heroes being recognized in Sunshine Coast Council’s annual Australia Day Awards.

Congratulations to Janet Millington for her nomination. There would be few who aren’t aware of the many hats Janet wears, she’s a tireless community worker and always one of the first to put up her hand to help. Well done on being recognized for your outstanding efforts, Janet.

Motorists who regularly travel on the Sunshine Motorway are being encouraged to have input on the current consultation on the plans to duplicate a key section, and other important upgrades around the Coolum interchange.

Busting congestion and improving road safety has been one of my top priorities, so I am pleased the funding we’ve secured produced some initial results, in the form of preferred options.

The consultation is in its final days (closing February 26), and it’s vital that motorists who use these roads have input, so please, jump online at https://www.tmr. qld.gov.au/projects/sunshine-motorwaymooloolaba-peregian-pacific-paradise-to-

coolum-planning and have your say.

Current Grant Opportunities:

• Gambling Community Benefit Fund $100K Super Round – closes February 28, 2023

• Minor Infrastructure Program (Sport and Rec) – closes March 2, 2023

• Fair Play vouchers –parents and guardians can apply for a voucher of up to $150 towards sport and active recreation membership – applications close March 29, 2023 unless fully allocated earlier

For more information on any of the above, including how to apply, give me a call on 5406 7900 or email ninderry@ parliament.qld.gov.au.

It’s going to be a big year for our community, and I look forward to work getting underway on the new pedestrian access over North Maroochy River (Seib Road bridge).

In the meantime, as I head back to Parliament, my key focus will be on youth crime, the escalating cost of living, homelessness and the poor state of our hospital and health services.

As always, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have a state issue you would like help with.

LLEW O’BRIEN Federal Member for Wide Bay

THE closure of general practice medical clinics at Pomona and Imbil by a Brisbane based corporation worryingly leaves these communities without local access to general practitioners.

The Wide Bay electorate has an ageing demographic, many of whom are pensioners and suffer from chronic health conditions which require regular visits to their GP.

In December last year, I wrote to the Minister for Health and Aged Care, alerting him to the pressures faced by general practices and seeking additional support for them. I also raised these closures in a

speech to Parliament in February.

In particular, changes the Federal Government has recently made to Distribution Priority Area classification have made it easier to recruit doctors to metropolitan areas. As the pool of doctors is limited, this change makes it much harder to attract them to regional communities like Wide Bay.

Disappointingly, the reply I received from the Minister’s chief of staff indicated no intention to change this policy.

I continue working with the Central Queensland, Wide Bay, and Sunshine Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) to facilitate ongoing access to primary health care for the Pomona and Imbil

2023 PRIORITIES

THERE are good reasons why people flocked to the Sunshine Coast – we are a lifestyle capital and we locals enjoy the world’s most enviable way of life.

As we enter 2023, I reaffirm a pledge I made in my maiden speech in 2016: “to be Sunshine Coast’s man in Canberra and not Canberra’s man on the Sunshine Coast”my loyalty lies at home and I’ll continue fighting for our region.

This year, I want to see tangible outcomes where I have secured funding, including: completion of the Maroochydore Rd / Mons Rd interchanges of the Bruce Highway (over $300M); ramping up of Phase One of the North Coast Rail Line (over $500M); and starting work on the Mooloolah River Interchange on the Sunshine Motorway (over $300M).

I’ll also be continuing my campaign for better rail services to the Coast, including full duplication of the North Coast Rail Line to Nambour (the $5 million I secured for design work is yet to be matched by the Qld Labor Government); and a new line along the CAMCOS corridor to Maroochydore (the $1.6 billion we secured is yet to be matched by the Qld Labor Government and funding has

been postponed by the Federal Labor Government).

These aren’t my only priorities of course, but they’re the big ticket ones.

STRONGER COMMUNITIES

PROGRAMME GRANTS NOW OPEN

Does your community group need some help?

I am inviting local not-for-profit community groups in Fairfax to submit their Expressions of interest (EOI) for grants to help with small capital projects such as upgrades, fit-outs and equipment purchases.

The Stronger Communities Programme provides grants of $2500 to $20,000 for projects that deliver social benefits and boost local community participation.

Grant recipients under the previous funding round included:

• Eumundi and District Community Association ($6000 towards raised garden beds for the community garden); and

• Hoofbeats Sanctuary Doonan ($5000 towards tool and trailer repairs).

EOI’s must be submitted HERE no later than March 10 for projects located in the Fairfax electorate. Up to 20 local projects will share in $150,000.

For more info, ring my office on 5479 2800 or email ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au

communities. The PHN is an independent organisation funded by the Federal Government which works to streamline health services, increase access, and address gaps in primary care.

Initially, the PHN has advised that it will engage with the community to develop long-term solutions to meet local needs.

The PHN is currently investigating the options available to facilitate ongoing access to primary health care for affected residents, including commissioning a short-term primary care hotline for the residents of Imbil and Pomona, to enable the availability of GP telehealth consults for residents without leaving their community.

The aim is to provide a multidisciplinary

model of care that works with other healthcare businesses in the area, such as pharmacies and pathology providers and may include other healthcare professionals, such as nursing, pharmacy, and allied health, to support residents to access care alone, and those who need assistance with accessing a technology solution.

However, these measures aren’t a substitute for having local access to general practitioner services, where and when people need them, and I will continue to work with the PHN and encourage the Government to implement solutions for our communities in Wide Bay that have been left without local primary health care providers.

TED O’BRIEN Federal Member for Fairfax

KIN KIN COMMUNITY HOUSE

KIN Kin’s morning tea was held on Monday February 20, a milestone launching monthly community morning teas, a social worker and community services to Kin Kin.

This was held at Kin Kin’s recently restored Community House and marks a new collaboration between Kin Kin Community Group and Pomona & District Community House. These community initiatives and upcoming programs are funded by the Noosa Council, PHN (Wide Bay & Sunshine Coast) and Queensland Government.

Miatta will be at Kin Kin Community House on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month starting in March (drop in 9.30am to 1pm or appointments call PCH ).

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

aren’t getting the gist of how they are meant to be performed.

I am a firm believer in ‘core, core, core’ to help keep everything strong while you are exercising. But even knowing how to engage your core correctly is a must too! When exercising, always try to think of the muscles you are meant to be working, and really tune into them and make sure you are feeling them.

RANGE OF MOVEMENT

ONE of the main things I tend to drill into everyone during each class (like a broken record) is always “listen to your body!!”. And even though it may sound a little silly when you’re trying to push and motivate a large group of people, it is oh so important.

Having good body awareness helps you to perform exercises correctly and efficiently with proper form, achieve better range out of each movement and help you to avoid injury.

Win Win!

Knowing when you can push your body that bit harder, but then also knowing when to cruise things down a bit can be vital in keeping your body in tip-top condition.

EXERCISE EXECUTION

It’s all well and good to be hitting the gym or joining in on fitness classes. But are you performing each exercise correctly? There is no use doing the likes of squats, lunges, bench press or lat pulldown for example, if we’re not doing them properly. And you especially don’t want to be adding excessive load to these exercises if you

To really benefit from certain exercises, range of movement is a big one too. You don’t want to waste your energy by not getting the absolute most out of an exercise. So always try to ensure you are taking each movement to the full range that your body is capable of. This will not only make you get more out of the exercise, but again work harder and gain better results.

AVOIDING INJURY

The most important reason to listen to your body! Making sure you don’t injure yourself and be out of action. The whole reason we exercise is to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle, right? You don’t want to have constant niggles and pain when doing everyday things. So, to help avoid injury, try to incorporate all the above suggestions. And of course, most importantly, listen to your body.

www.efitnesscooroy.com.au

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart and Councillor Karen Finzel attended to mark this milestone

NUTRITION with Sarah Gray

YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH!!

MANY of us have been led to believe that as long as we exercise every day, we can eat whatever the fluff we want. For a small majority of us that is true. In fact, there is an even smaller minority that never exercise and eat lots of bad fats and highly processed sugary foods and never, never, never, put on weight. I know what you’re thinking… how good it would be to have a metabolism like that. Well think again!

Whatever you look like externally has nothing to do with your internal health. What does have an impact on your internal health is what you feed your bodies.

Throughout the generations body shapes and sizes, what’s hot and what’s not, has varied greatly. But we need to move the focus from what we look like to how we feel. Learn to love the skin we are in. Teach our children to care for their bodies because they are beautiful just the way

Zines hit the Hinterland

they are. Teaching them, means leading by our example. Nourishing our bodies is a form of self-respect. Sadly, most of us, obviously don’t have much self-respect. Most of us will carry on doing what feels good in regards to our health until something drastic happens or we are diagnosed with…. You fill in the blank. You do not need a degree to live a healthy life.

The three most effective strategies to feeling well physically and mentally is good nutrition, adequate exercise, and adequate sleep.

As a nutritionist I have witnessed this in many of my clients. Education is the key. If you are struggling in any of these areas, Nutrition, Exercise or Sleep, than ask a professional.

Don’t wait for the warning signals, your health is your wealth.

You are what you eat!

www.foodtrition.com.au, @foodtrition1

JEREMY Staples, Cultural Seed Planter and self-publisher is heading to the Noosa Hinterland to facilitate a series of zine workshops for young people (12-25yrs) at Pomona & District Community House.

What’s a zine, I hear you ask? Zines, (pronounced zeen) are independently or self-published print publications that are created for love and not profit. Generally photocopied and created using materials and resources that are on hand. Content can range from poetry, comics to college.

Jeremy found his love of zines via his love of music and supporting the creative community. Having worked for over twenty years in community arts, Mr Staples is all about creating spaces for community engagement that provide platforms for people to be heard and opportunities for skill share. Thanks to a Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Noosa Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland, Community House is offering Youth Zinesters Unit – TELL US! a two-day zine workshop series delivered by Jeremy for young people.

Youth Zinesters Unit – TELL US!

Project provides an outlet for young people to come together and express themselves with a wide range of creative tools in a safe and supportive environment. The end goal of the project is the development of a youth created zine that showcases unique and often unheard voices.

Community House Coordinator, Susan Schiotz hopes the zine becomes an ongoing publication.

Along with delivering the Youth Zinesters Unit – TELL US! project, Jeremy is delivering the Brisbane Writers Festival Zine Market. The Zine Market will allow another avenue for the creators of the zine to showcase their creation, connect with other zine creators and sell the final zine. The Pomona & District Community House are organising a bus to take the creators along for this very special opportunity. The free zine workshops for young people (12-25yr) will be held April 14-15. If you want to find out more contact Susan on 0429 402 287 (Wed-Fri) or admin@ pomonacommunityhouse.com.au.

From hundreds of nominations across Australia, LIVELIFE PHARMACY COOROY is one of Six Finalists in the 2023 Pharmacy of the Year Awards.

The Awards identify Community Pharmacies that are innovative and provide exceptional health care to patients.

WINNER ANNOUNCED END OF MARCH

TAKE A HIKE IN THE HINTERLAND with Andrea Taylor

THIS hidden gem is a part of the Sunshine coast Hinterland Great Walk. This subtropical rain forest has some of the prettiest waterfalls hidden in a secluded area of the Blackall Range.

The great walk is a 58.8km four day hike with well-maintained camping areas along the way. Day trips are very popular and Baxter Falls is definitely one you should put on your bucket list.

The drive to Baxter falls is lovely as it only an 8 minute drive from the cute little town of Mapleton. As you drive along Flaxton Drive you will need to turn onto Flaxton Mill Rd and follow this for 1.5km where you will see a car park opposite Old Mill Lane. This is referred to as the Southern side. You can also enter from the northern side along Suses Rd and enter at the Great walk sign - although there is only street parking this side. The southern side is the better choice.

As you venture in it’s about 2kms and you’ll come across Flaxton camping ground, this is your last opportunity for a pit stop. From there it’s clearly signed and is 7km return. I did this one solo and I absolute love the atmosphere as you slowly follow the winding trail down to the falls. It’s a relatively easy walk but what goes down must come up. There’s no better sound than hearing the sound of the falls as you get closer and the rainforest thickens. At the falls you can enjoy a dip or sit and relax in the many waterholes enjoying the serenity. The suspension bridge will take you through to the northern side which I did, due to being curious, but keep in mind this is going to add another 4km to your walk. No matter what side you enter the whole trail is wonderful. Give yourself a good three hours as you will want to sit and enjoy the falls once you are there.

If you didn’t pack a picnic lunch or morning tea to have at the falls, there are plenty of spots in this beautiful part of the word to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. On my last visit with a friend we enjoyed lunch at the Mapleton Pub with stunning views.

BAXTER FALLS

As always take plenty of water a hat, sunscreen and appropriate foot wear. Remember to Stop, Look and Listen. Enjoy your hiking.

Down on the ground

don’t want to go to the bottom of a bucket to feed the youngsters. Figbirds are very social birds and will even adopt other chicks. WILVO carers group these chicks together, but let’s face it, even when we access all the native fruits and insects around, their parents are the best carers.

Hello I’m Lulu

Breed: American Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Mixed)

Gender: Female

Age: 2 years and 2 months

IT is figbird nesting time again and the WILVOS hotline is running hot!

Figbirds often find themselves down on the ground. Their nests aren’t the sturdiest! Ideally, the chicks are reinstalled in the original tree, or tree nearby, in a manmade nest. We usually use a hanging basket or icecream container with holes in the bottom. If the chick is older it can be placed in a bucket, filled ¾ full of leaf matter so the parents can access the chick comfortably, again with holes in the bottom. A solid branch can be placed in the bucket so it extends out the top of the bucket. Birds

Calls roll in with ‘Lorikeet paralysis syndrome’ again. LPS progresses until these birds present as unable to fly, walk, feed or even blink. Unless rescued these birds eventually die from starvation or predation. If you find any birds on the ground, unable to fly, try to capture and contain them in a carton with holes in it. Not in a cage. Usually a thick towel can be thrown over them and then they can be placed in the carton, avoiding beak and sharp claws! Transport immediately to the RSPCA Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Otherwise call WILVOS. These birds can be saved with the correct care. Dr Tim Portas, wildlife veterinarian with the RSPCA, said RSPCA treats hundreds of lorikeets with LPS each summer. Research is ongoing on this seasonal disaster for our birds.

with Donna Brennan Wilvos Hotline 5441 6200 www.wilvos.org.au

I came to the RSPCA as a stray and now am looking for my new furever home.

My carers say I have sooooo many beautiful qualities. I am sweet, lovable, friendly, active, social and have basic good manners ... so I am basically the whole package.

I am always happy and such a fun loving girl. I just want to be part of everything and would thrive in any loving, active environment, where I can go for long daily walks and be part of family life indoors and out.

I will need a fenced yard to keep me safe, but no cats or small pets sorry. In order to ensure a good match, we

SLOW FOOD NOOSA SUPPORTING LOCAL PRODUCERS

THE Slow Food movement originated in Italy in 1989 as a response to the growth of fast food and other changes in the food system worldwide.

Today Slow Food groups and supporters can be found across 150 countries around the world, including the Noosa region, linking the pleasure of good food with a commitment to their community and the environment.

In 2021, Slow Food Noosa partnered with a Noosa based philanthropic foundation, Noosa and District Landcare, and Tarwyn Park Training to start the Regenerative Farming and Native Vegetation Enhancement Funding Program to support local Slow Food Snail of Approval Recipient

producers and help towards a more resilient and thriving local food system for the future.

Inspired by the recent COP26 Glasgow summit on climate change and the inspiring speech given by naturalist David Attenborough, the Slow Food Noosa team saw opportunity in the Noosa and surrounding regions to help local producers in their endeavour to regenerate their land and strengthen their farm businesses.

The Regenerative Farming and Native Vegetation Enhancement Funding Program seeks to assist local producers in undertaking specific projects that support farm natural assets e.g. waterways and native vegetation, and farm productivity and sustainability. Last year was the first

year of the program and saw four local Slow Food Snail of Approval Recipient producers receive $5000 each to go towards projects on their land. These producers were Eastwell Farms, Kin Kin; K2 Beef, Kandanga; CC’s Kitchen, Woolooga; and Bunya Grove Farm, Amamoor. The funds supported revegetation works, targeted weed control, the purchase of farm equipment to apply soil preparations and farm planning consultation.

The 2023 round of funds is now available to Slow Food Noosa Snail of Approval producers. Local producers can access up to $7500 to go towards a project. To learn more about the program visit www.slowfoodnoosa.com

recommend you bring your existing dog for a meet and greet to ensure a good match. My adoption fee includes me, my desexing, microchip and health check and makes sure I’m up to date with vaccinations, worming and flea treatments. Hope to meet you soon!

AUTUMN PLANT SALE COMING UP

THE Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens are busy filling pots with all types of indoor and outdoor plants they’ve been nurturing at Noosa Botanic Gardens propagation shed these last few months.

Saturday, March 25, from 7am - 12pm. Noosa Botanic Gardens is located on Lake Macdonald Drive, about 4km from Cooroy town centre. For more information, visit facebook/noosa botanic gardens friends or www. noosabotanicgardensfriends.com

YOUR LOCAL WILDLIFE

Figbird chicks enroute to carer

Connecting people restoring landscapes

LATE last year Noosa launched its monthly Saturday Roving Restorers working bee at Yurol State Forest, supporting the transition of Yurol and Ringtail State Forests into National Park. This working bee is in addition to our regular fortnightly Friday working bee. This monthly working bee is supported by the Queensland Government’s Community Sustainability Action: community engagement on Queensland’s National Parks and State Forests grant program and is in partnership with the team from Queensland Parks and Wildlife. These working bees have been focusing on weed control within the existing high biodiversity remnant vegetation and revegetation areas within the State Forest to help improve its resiliency and safeguard its valuable biodiversity into the future.

The Roving Restorers program has been operating in the Sunshine Coast for over 10 years. Initiated on the Blackall Range by Hinterland Bush Links in 2012, roving working bees powered by passionate volunteers have occurred across most of the Sunshine Coast region supporting both private and public landholders with environmental weed control and

revegetation on their properties.

In 2021, Noosa Landcare, Noosa Council and Hinterland Bush Links partnered together to start the Noosa Chapter of the program.

We have been blown away by the support this program has received from our community and the impact it has made to people we visit and the many wonderful volunteers that join us each fortnight. We strongly believe that we cannot achieve a healthy environment without a strong and healthy community behind it. Programs like this give space for people to connect with one another, forge friendships and transfer knowledge and skills. When we are immersed in nature, hands-on in helping restore its health, we are given this sense of stewardship and when shared with a group it is hard not to feel the bonds made between one another, a mutual connection and shared love of our natural world.

Thank you to all the committed and passionate volunteers that have been part of the Roving Restorers so far. And a huge thank you to Project Officer, Tamara Kubica, for her care and passion in running the Noosa Chapter. Together we are transforming landscapes and connecting

community for a more resilient future.

As part of the same Community Sustainability Action grant funding project, Noosa Landcare will also be undertaking Glider surveys within the Yurol and Ringtail State Forests and Tewantin National Park. We will be hosting an information session about Noosa’s Gliders and this project for our March Landcare Linkup.

More information out soon. Check our website for updates www.noosalandcare.org.

JUNIOR BADMINTON

WALKING NETBALL NOOSA

SOCIAL TENNIS COOROY KARATE COMMUNITY

COOROY Badminton Club - Fridays @ 4pm. Junior badminton coaching with ex-Olympic Badminton Player Andi Dako!! 90 minutes of fun to improve your childs' badminton skills. For beginner to intermediate. $15 Please SMS Andi each week to book your child's place 0431 909 712.

NOOSA'S Walking Netball starts on Wednesday February 9 6-7.30pm - Courts located McKinnon Drive , Tewantin.

What is Walking Netball? It's simply a slower version of the game; netball but a walking pace to minimise any injury. Having said that the players certainly don't dawdle, they keep on the go. The game has been designed so anyone can play, regardless of age, ability or fitness level. It's great for those that don’t want to play competitively anymore but still want to stay active and enjoy their netball in a social way. There's no uniforms, no teams, no scoring, wear your comfy gear, pick a different position each quarter and off you go.

WE welcome all members and visitors to join us for social tennis at the Cooroy Tennis Club Tuesday & Thursday mornings 7.30-9.30 and Sunday evening 6-8. Members $4, Nonmembers $7, balls provided. For information Ian Garvey 0409 581 870, Dorelle Goldsworthy 0403 737 183 or Lyn Barker 0439 648 407. Coaching lessons available from the Club’s professional coach. Contact James Webber 0473 569 501 or admin@allplaytennis.com.au

YOU get more than just your average martial arts class with Karate Community. The new year started off with a healthy dose of vitamin SEA, with local karate students attending a special beach karate training session: the theme of the daythrows! The beauty of training at the beach is that the water acts as a natural safety buffer for our throws, acting as an aquatic mat for participants to land on. At Karate Community, we love training outdoors. Nature energises and invigorates us, it grounds and connects us.

If you want to find out more about programs offered by Karate Community, you can contact us at hello@karatecommunity.com.

POMONA AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL CLUB

CONGRATULATIONS

Carys Underwood - Cooroy-Eumundi Cricket Club who has been selected in the Queensland Indigenous Women’s Cricket Team which is participating in the national championship held in Alice Springs

Games are $5 per week payable on the night but you'll need to register first - $35 covers you for the full year. www.noosanetballassociation.com/ register-here.

All enquiries 0407 480 125 noosanetball@gmail.com

CONGRATULATIONS

, Lake Cootharaba Sailing ClubSeisia competed in the Waszp Inspire Racing Series at the Australian GP Sailing event in Sydney and has been selected to represent Australia at the Grand Final in San Francisco later this year!

WE are putting a call out to all seniors (and in reserves) players (Men’s and Women’s) in the area who want to play AFL in the 2023/24 season. We are driven to get the seniors back at the club. All interested people please email the club on pomonademons@hotmail.com

Seisia Mair

MOUNTAIN BIKING with Andy Flanagan

KEY SKILLS FOR MOUNTAIN BIKING

LAST edition we touched on jumping which is a fairly advanced skill, so lets drop back a couple of gears and have a chat about some basics, because lets face it, just getting down some trails can be extremely challenging when you are starting out.

Scan and Plan - Look where you want to go. This sounds pretty obvious but sometimes our eyes aren’t focused far enough down the trail or get fixated on an obstacle. Its really important to scan the trail ahead. Looking far enough ahead gives our brains enough time to make a plan. Focusing on the trail too close will never end well. When going into a corner look well to the exit and beyond. If there is an obstacle on the trail plan your line past or through it well in advance and then look beyond. Elbows up, bend your knees and push your heels down – In the same vain that snow ski instructors say “bend zee knees in down hill skiing.” Doing these three things while downhill mountain biking will really help you stay in control. Also open zee knees a little and get your bum off the saddle so you can move around on the bike. A good coach will give you many drills that will use these and many variations

Cover your brakes – Braking is a skill that sounds simple but will take a lot to master. Mountain bikes can pick up a lot of speed quickly so its highly recommended to always have a finger or two over both brake levers when headed down hill. Always use both and become friends with your front brake as under a lot of circumstances it can have the most power. These are just a few of the basics that, with lots of practice and conscious effort, will eventually become second nature and allow your mountain biking journey to progress to levels of awesomeness and radness.

Enjoy the trails. Andy Flanagan. MTBer, Hiker, Lover of our beautiful bush and senior mechanic & coach at Spoke n Trail

A busy start to the year for the Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club

By Russell Witt

THE first couple of months of the year have been busy ones for the club, hosting a major national regatta on top of the resumption of its regular weekly club racing and learn to sail sessions.

January saw windsurfers from all over the country descend on Lake Cootharaba with their friends and family, for the 45th Windsurfer Class Australian Championships.

Many arrived early to train for the event, which was held from January 26-29. It was the largest regatta of its type ever held in the Southern Hemisphere, with 145 entries, including a strong Queensland contingent. Great racing ensued over the four days, with a wash of colour flooding Lake Cootharaba. The lake provided the perfect

location for a full schedule of all categories of windsurfer racing (course, slalom, marathon, and freestyle), all held in warm 5-15 knot summer sea breezes.

In addition to the ‘open’ categories of racing, a special ‘Cruiser’ division was included - a shortened course format to cater for newcomers and returning racers. In that division, Boreen Point resident John Olds, himself a returning racer, did the local sailors proud by taking out Bronze in the marathon race.

The regatta was hailed as a great success by the competitors and organisers alike, and the windsurfers have vowed to return to the lake. As can be seen by some of the photos, ‘having fun’ is just as much a part of windsurfer racing as the serious competition!

WHEELCHAIR ATHLETE TAKES PART IN THE NOOSA ULTRA-TRAIL®

BRYCE ‘THE HURRICANE’ HEGARTY CONTINUES ON HIS WINNING STREAK!

NATASHA Price, elite adaptive athlete, Queensland State Champion, international marathon winner and Gold Coast Women of the Year 2020 finalist will make history when she completes the Noosa Ultra-Trail® on March 25.

In what is believed to be a world first for adaptive athletes, Natasha will complete a modified version of the 15km trail through the Tewantin National Park with her coach, Adam Sheppard.

Despite only being in its second year, the Noosa Ultra-Trail® is on track to be the largest event of its kind in Queensland with over 1,500 participants expected to tackle the six distances this March.

“I’m always looking for ways to challenge myself physically and mentally, so this ticks that box big time. And the fact we get to race in such a beautiful part of the world – who could say no to that?” Natasha said.

HEGARTY, who trains under the guidance of Mark Evans from the Impact Boxing and Fitness Centre, notched up his third victory in as many fights on Saturday February 18.

Hegarty took on the tough as nails Connor Napier at the Croatian Club on the Gold Coast. In front of a full house Hegarty dropped Napier in the third round with a massive right hand. Napier was unable to continue and the referee called a holt to the contest awarding Hegarty with his second KO victory in a row.

“Very happy with Bryce’s performance tonight. We didn’t have the greatest preparation leading into this bout with a few niggly injuries and some sparring partners pulling out, but to Bryce’s credit he put all of that behind him and went out there and got straight down to business. This win will now set us up for our next step which is a crack at the Qld Super Middleweight title.

“Bryce will now rest for a week and then we will be back in the gym grinding away towards our next fight,” Coach Evans said.

The Retreat - 39.90 acre prime land

THIS tightly held corner block situated on 39.90 acres / 16.15 ha of land has been owned by the one family for over 50 years. Affectionately known by the family as “The Retreat”.

A rare and exceptional opportunity to own this wonderful property surrounded by natural Australian bushland and abundant wildlife. There are two dams which are adorned by beautiful water lilies, stocked with Mary River Cod Fingerlings and are connected to

various creeks and watercourses.

Build your dream home* / cabins* (STCA) immersed in its beauty with multiple possible clearings sites. Access is off Sunrise Rd leading you on the cleared track through the property past the dams, enjoying gorgeous natural vegetation which varies between open sclerophyll forest (typically, eucalypt, wattles and banksias) either grassed, or with fern cover underneath, to small patches of piccabeen palms with a rainforest feel.

About 2.5 km in total trails, are ideal for

dog walking, nature watching or just enjoy the retreat’s isolation. Situated in the golden triangle of Doonan, don’t let this once in a lifetime opportunity pass you by.

320-380 Sunrise Road, Doonan

LAND: 39.90 acres

PRICE: By Negotiation

AGENT: Wythes Real Estate

Shane Stanbury

PHONE: 0414 667 740

Caroline Johnstone

PHONE: 0409 953 311

Captivating hinterland haven

DISCERNING buyers seeking a premium property in the heart of Noosa’s stunning hinterland need look no further. Set high on the range, the 1.5 acres boast stunning views across the treetops to Cooroy Mountain, plus a versatile, air-conditioned residence designed for comfortable and elegant modern living.

One pavilion contains the expansive open plan living zone. Built for a seamless year-round indoor/outdoor living experience, this area features plenty of glass to capture the cooling cross breezes. The wraparound timber deck provides an idyllic spot for enjoying the spectacular mountain views. Entertainers will also appreciate the immaculate north-facing kitchen, with its breakfast bar, gas cooking, dishwasher and frameless glass windows.

Pavilion two houses three generous bedrooms, including a master suite complete with walk-through-robe. This connects to a two-way bathroom which looks out over the forest. Downstairs, the separate studio features external access, a large bedroom with ensuite and private patio, laundry, plus covered accommodation

for four vehicles. This area could easily be built in to add a kitchenette, bedrooms or extra living space, with ample room for another garage at the base of the driveway. Properties in this location are very tightly held, so be quick if you’d like to secure this piece of paradise.

BED: 4 BATH: 2 CAR: 4

PRICE: Offers Over $1,700,000

AGENT: Hinternoosa

Kess Prior

PHONE: 0404 344 399

Dannielle Preston

PHONE: 0435 405 656

FAMILY HOME WITH DUAL LIVING

SET well back from the road via a stone pillared entrance and rainforest driveway, this solid brick and western red cedar home exudes warmth and character in Queenslander style.

For the first time on the market, having been lovingly tended to for 37 years by a master carpenter, this is a home born of care and quality craftsmanship.

The family friendly layout provides dual living with a fully self-contained 2 bed, 1 bath wing with roomy lounge, kitchen and pantry. Several living zones offer space for everyone to retreat or mingle at leisure. The main lounge comes complete with raked ceilings, open fireplace, verandahs and adjoining wine cellar, while the undercover alfresco entertaining area with built in pizza oven, provides for perfect summer entertaining.

The open plan kitchen and dining is complemented by yet another seating

area by the warmth of a wood burning convection fireplace; a great space for winter entertaining.

A separate rotunda style room, with easy access via the front verandah, provides an ideal spot for a home office, gym, library or meditation room.

Beautiful, low maintenance tropical gardens and grassed areas frame the home and pool, offering room for kids and pets to run, lazy garden walks, sunbathing on the pool deck or toasty drinks by the fire pit.

Just 10 mins to Noosa with quick easy access to arterial roads, this home is a must see. Features include:

• Privately situated on 2.47 acres of gentle, easy care land

• Traditional wine cellar, 400 bottle capacity

• 1.5m to 2.4m deep in-ground pool

• Quality bore and approx. 15,000 gallon rainwater tank capacity

• Solar hot water system and 3.5kw solar

power system

• 6 x split system air-conditioners

• 2 bay shed plus workshop

BED: 5 BATH: 3 CAR: 5

PRICE: Offers Over $1,590,000

AGENT: David Berns Real Estate Heidi Woodman

PHONE: 0419 818 418

299 Gumboil Rd, Lake Macdonald

3 Lilly Pilly Rise, Eumundi

david berns REAL ESTATE

YOUR NOOSA HINTERLAND PROPERTY SPECIALIST HEIDI WOODMAN

OPPORTUNITY AWAITS - Short drive to the beach, schools, and shopping precincts

Great position in charming Eumundi

THIS property is ready to be built on, located just 8 minutes to Peregian Beach, 10 minutes to Eumundi, and 15 minutes to Noosa, and in a great area to enjoy the rural lifestyle. There are many benefits of having a large shed with mezzanine office built on site, but most of all whoever builds the home will appreciate the undercover space for storing building materials. This is a blank canvas awaiting a buyer with vision to create a masterpiece.

The property has a 24mx13m shed that has been newly painted, with an air-conditioned split level mezzanine office space, kitchenette, shower and

composting toilet. This 9820sqm parcel of level usable land has a dammed creek, existing irrigation, excellent drainage, hard stand, and concrete roads with a tree lined boundary on two sides.

This block presents endless opportunities with the ability to design a home with a lap pool, tennis court, horse arena and more. The neighbouring property, which features an astounding house and picturesque landscaping, can be purchased if you just want to use the space for a home-based business.

Call Brendan Weatherill on 0466 248 345 for more details.

HERE is a great opportunity in a perfect location, in the historic town of Eumundi.

This well-built four-bedroom, two bathroom home features a double lock up garage, and is low set on a large 700sqm block of land with side access.

This contemporary style home offers informal and formal living areas, is light and bright with polished tiled floors and air-conditioning. The well-appointed and stylish kitchen boasts stone bench tops, and gas and electric cooking appliances.

The main bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite and there are three additional good size bedrooms with builtin wardrobes.

2 Brushbox Place, Eumundi

BED: 4 BATH: 2 CAR: 2

PRICE REDUCTION: $880,000

AGENT: Wythes Real Estate

Warren Berry

PHONE: 0407 730 987

This house has been built to capture the natural breezes on this 700m2 corner block of land, fully fenced, looks over parklands and is set in a quiet cut-de-sac. It is within walking distance to schools, shops and the famous markets and only 20 minutes to Noosa.

This property is currently tenanted with a lease in place until August at $650 per week, however with a new appraisal this property could achieve approximately between $750-$800 per week.

Sensational vacant land in Noosa’s hinterland

WITH vacant land being rare in the Noosa region, here is a unique opportunity to purchase 10.94 pristine acres with spectacular Cooroy Mountain views. The privately positioned, mostly treed block would make the perfect base for nature lovers, with walking trails, fresh air and abundant wildlife.

A level house site with easy access is in place in an elevated position with 862sqm of building envelope. That detail not only affords new owners the ability to build their preferred dream home but also enjoy the stunning views through the rainforest directly to glorious Mt Cooroy. The approximately 2000sqm cleared area that accommodates the building envelope is the only area to maintain, as the remaining 4 hectares comprises self-sustaining rainforest with various walking and vehicle trails too. This is one of the last remaining patches of pure rainforest in the area and attracts amazing wildlife and stunning flora.

96 Black Mountain Range Road, Black Mountain

10.94 ACRES - DA APPROVED

PRICE: $795,000

VIEW: By Appointment

AGENT: Hinternoosa

Sheridan Hodgetts

PHONE: 0419 491 448

Jeanette Catalano

PHONE: 0422 923 851

The rear of the block has direct access to Tallowwood Drive so there’s even the possibility of perhaps a further subdivision (STCA) in the future. However the current lot on offer already has its Development Approval from the local Noosa Shire Council.

A seasonal creek runs through the gully section which also boasts a pretty lily-covered dam. With its great location, tranquility, breathtaking views, natural delights and versatility, this property will capture the attention of a wide range of buyers seeking the ideal blank canvas to build on.

HINTERLAND SANCTUARY: GLORIOUS GARDENS

TUCKED away at the end of a long treelined driveway, is this gracious residence overlooking magnificent gardens, on a 10acre parcel of pristine land in a dress circle pocket of the Noosa Hinterland, framed by forest reserve and national park. This is truly the most resplendent of natural settings. The home itself has a well designed floor plan with a covered walkway to an ensuited guest pavilion with fourth bedroom and kitchenette. Altogether across a single level it comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms, open plan living, quality kitchen, full length rear verandah, two front decks, and separate laundry.

Stunning hardwood spotted gum floors throughout, gas fireplace, split system airconditioning, ceiling fans, stone benches, gas cooktop, luxury deep standalone bathtub in master ensuite, sun-drenched tropical inground pool, and 4.5kW solar power - are all features of the home, and it is impeccably presented.

shrubs, established native gardens, raised vegetable beds, and rainforest - there is a creek running through, and the main gardens around the home on are on a timed irrigation system keeping them looking lush and verdant all year around. In and around the property there is an amazing array of birdlife and wildlife also attracted to this leafy sanctuary…all things bright and beautiful, you will find them here in abundance! It is truly special, weaving its magic on all whom visit.

399 Gumboil Road, Lake MacDonald

BED: 4 BATH: 3 CAR: 4

PRICE: $2m plus offers considered

AGENT: Countryside Realty Noosa Stacey Hitch

PHONE: 0411 429 499

Infrastructure on the property includes a separate fully self-contained studioperfect for guests/extended family, and multiple other purposes, like short-term accommodation on Airbnb, a 20x8m shed (5car capacity), greenhouse, and water tanks with 80,000-litre capacity. The property is a mixture of usable land, colourful flowering

13 acres: Quality family home + more!

TUCKED away from the hustle and bustle of suburbia in beautiful Bollier amongst the rolling hills of the Mary Valley, is this pristine acreage property with a quality built family-friendly home on 5.42 hectares with horse-friendly paddocks, a picturesque dam, and walking paths to immerse yourself in nature.

The home itself is privately positioned away from the road, and is a steel framed

solid brick construction, comprising four bedrooms, two fully tiled bathrooms, modern kitchen, open plan living, north facing side verandah, covered rear deck, and double lock up garage with laundry facilities. Meticulously cared for and maintained by current owners - presentation is pristine, and features include easy-care tiled flooring throughout, reverse cycle air-conditioner in living, ceiling fans, slow combustion heater, LED lights, security

Located just a few minutes’ drive to the Lake Macdonald boat ramp, 10 minutes to Cooroy and Tewantin, 20 minutes to Noosa Heads, and with quick easy access to the Noosa Trail Network - there is so much lifestyle to embrace, from bushwalking, horse riding, boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, dining out at boutique eateries, and of course a swim in the sea at Noosa Main Beach; you will never be bored. Simply outstanding.

600 Lowe Road, Bollier

BED: 4 BATH: 2 CAR: 4

PRICE: $999,000

AGENT: Countryside Realty Noosa Stacey Hitch

PHONE: 0411 429 499

screens, stone benches in kitchen, gas cooktop, 2-pac cabinetry, thermalite glazing, block-out blinds, gas hot water, and 6.6kW solar power.

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