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LOCAL LEGEND WINS GOLD IN NATIONAL GIN AWARDS

SUNSHINE Coast distillery, 20 20 Distillery, has impressed judges at the 2021 Australian Gin Awards with its East London Dry and George gins taking home a gold and silver medal respectively.

Hosted by the Australian Gin Distillers Association Inc., this year’s Australian Gin Awards saw 370 gins submitted for judging by 109 Australian and 11 New Zealand companies. 20 20 Distillery’s East London Dry, distilled using the finest botanicals including Macedonian juniper, coriander, cassia bark, angelica, orris root, citrus and cardamom, won a gold medal in the Classic Dry Gin class.

A silver medal was awarded to 20 20 Distillery’s newest gin release, a navy strength gin in the Over-Proof category. It is affectionately named George after founder and distiller Brian Bedding’s grandad who was a stoker in the Royal Navy during the Second World War.

Brian, a Cooroy local, is absolutely ecstatic with the awards.

“We’re absolutely thrilled that our gins have been so well received by the judges and that we’ve come home with a gold and silver,” said Brian.

“Our East London Dry is our signature gin, and my personal favourite, so it’s just amazing that it’s been recognised within the industry as one of the best Australian gins right now.”

“Similarly, George has a special place on the 20 20 Distillery shelf given its back story, so for it to win a silver is very meaningful too.” 20 20 Distillery has been impressing locals, tourists and gin aficionados alike with its premium spirits since opening its doors to thirsty customers in December 2020. It is set to launch a new gin next month. 20 20 Distillery, located in the picturesque Noosa Hinterland in Cooroy, produces high end gins, whisky and liqueurs made from high quality ingredients. The Tasting Bar is open 3pm-8pm Friday, 12pm-8pm Saturday and 12pm-8pm Sunday. The award-winning gins are available to purchase online at www.2020distillery.com.au or from the Tasting Bar located at 5 Taylor Court, Cooroy.

AWARD WINNING MEAD!

Amrita Park Meadery stood out at the 2021 Ekka exhibitor awards taking out 1st place in the Australian Mead Semi Sweet, 1st 2nd & 3rd in the Australian Mead Melomel as well as Champion Mead of Show. Congratulations!

In addition the Meadery have a new line on tap with Sunshine Brewery down near Maroochydore. So pop in and give the Amrita Park Meadery Ginger and Lime Session Mead a try. Free tastings available at the cellar door. Open Saturday from 11am to 5pm, and during the week by appointment. 417 Pomona Kin Kin Road, Pinbarren Phone: 0420 284 289 www.amritaparkmeadery.com.au

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KARAOKE NIGHTS AT THE TEWANTIN NOOSA RSL CLUB

Join in for a fun night of Karaoke at the Diggers Bar every Friday night. Come and join in the fun from 7-11pm. Tewantin Noosa RSL 1 Memorial Avenue, Tewantin

IT HAS BEEN A GREAT START FOR FIKA

Eva and Guy have been busy, with a new menu that has recently dropped, new products added to there menus and some fun little events/functions on the way, they welcome any celebrations at the venue and offer custom menus to suit the occasion.

Recently Fika has hosted a book launch for Phil Jarrott and an information night for Countryside Realty.

They are also hosting a new artist every month so be sure to pop in and take a look at the amazing art. Watch this space, more to come.

COOROY RSL Meal of the Month

Pop into Cooroy RSL and enjoy their

Meal of the Month for November. Chicken Kiev with coleslaw, Bad Boy fries & pesto aioli - $21.90 Members Cooroy RSL, 25 Maple Street, Cooroy www.cooroyrsl.com.au

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STUDENTS FIRED UP

With storm season here, council has teamed up with schools to deliver a new disaster preparedness program for Year 5s. “The new Get Ready Schools Program adds to the current curriculum to engage young people and educate them on the types of events we experience in Noosa,” Disaster Management Officer James Ulyate said. The Year 5 students participated in a collaborative presentation that included representatives from Noosa Council, Queensland Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service and explored the four main risks in the region, being floods, storms, fires and heatwaves. “The students learn much quicker when they hear from the agencies first-hand about what they’re covering in class,” Tewantin Primary School’s Jason Jenkinson said. “The aim of the program is to understand the risks and how to prepare and respond to these events when the time comes.” Students were encouraged to chat with their families about their disaster management plans and being prepared this summer.

Year 5 Students Harva, Ava, Ruby, Ella and Harrison met with QFES team members Alfie and Andrew.

PERSON-CENTRED EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Emergency planning means vulnerable residents and those with disabilities are better looked after in the face of disaster.

Council is keen to hear from our local disability, aged care and in-home care support network to make sure their voices are heard in disaster risk management preparations. Utilising the new Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) approach that puts people with disabilities and their support needs at the centre of emergency planning, council is working to better prepare our vulnerable residents. The first P-CEP workshop was held at Sunshine Butterflies in September with up to four more planned in November. For more information on these upcoming workshops contact council on 5329 6500 to register your interest. A P-CEP toolkit and workbook are used as conversation guides to tailor emergency preparedness plans to individual support needs. Lucy Mills from Sunshine Butterflies said, “Our entire facility was evacuated during the 2019 bush fires, so we know the importance of an evacuation plan for our visitors, their carers and families first-hand. “At Sunshine Butterflies we support people with all abilities and ages with life skills and being prepared in an emergency is another important life skill. Having the P-CEP toolkit will be a wonderful personalised resource tailored to an individual’s needs in an evacuation and could save lives,” she added.

RESILIENCE ON JAMES’S RADAR BE READY

DISASTER-READY: James Ulyate and Shaun Harris (inset, front, centre with LDMG members).

Cyclones, bushfires and storms are on Disaster Management Officer James Ulyate’s radar, and as we head into summer, so is tackling complacency. “As our population changes significantly every five to 10 years, new residents don’t always realise some of the risks we face from disasters in Noosa,” he says. “In 1988 alone, four separate severe weather events impacted the Sunshine Coast region. Knowing your risk and being prepared are key to keeping your family safe.” With above average rainfall forecast this summer, Noosa’s Local Disaster Management Group is on severe weather watch. “We’re closely watching the forecasts, ensuring systems are in place, and we’re working with our LDMG emergency service agencies to ensure we are ready.” Council is also bolstering fire mitigation across its 178 council bushland reserves with Shaun Harris on board as council’s first Fire Management Officer. This November marks the second anniversary of the Lake Cooroibah and Noosa North Shore bushfires. “I’ll be facilitating council staff to achieve nationally recognised fire management accreditations, allowing us to undertake prescribed bums internally, making us less reliant on contractors,” Shaun said. “The prescribed burns help to protect the community through fuel hazard reduction, but they also increase biodiversity with the majority portion of Noosa Council reserve vegetation being adapted to fire with a number being dependant on it for regeneration. It’s exciting to be able to help make a difference.” Prepare a household emergency plan, pack an emergency kit and check insurance. To stay informed visit disaster. noosa.qld.gov.au.

PASSION DRIVES NOOSA’S SES UNIT

Award-winning volunteers primed for summer storm season

The highly skilled men and women in orange are the epitome of community spirit. In times of trouble, Noosa’s 90 SES volunteers are ready to roll up their sleeves and help out. Warren Kuskoph, Noosa’s proud local SES controller, leads “a cracker of a unit.” “We have got some really good, experienced members in the four groups of Tewantin, Boreen Point, Cooroy and Pomona,” he said. “Without these volunteers, we have no one to open the shed door and the community is left stranded,” Kuskoph said. Three members recently received SES Regional Awards for their tireless work. A task can come at any time and volunteers are always needed. “The SES has changed its focus a little and you can now be trained in more specific roles, rather than needing to attain all the accreditation. “This allows a new member the flexibility to be trained in land search, incident management or people welfare,” he said. The summer storm season always has members on edge. “As a volunteer service we have our own unique challenges, but the crew is ready to give their time and energy to help this community,” he said. During a disaster it’s vital to keepup-to-date with the latest and most accurate information. Disaster Dashboard is your one-stop spot to stay in touch when disaster strikes. The Dashboard includes the very latest emergency news, road conditions and closures, power outages and weather warnings. It also has emergency contact information and a handy link to emergency services social media feeds. Through the Dashboard, you can also register with Noosa ALERT - and get the latest news including weather warnings, emergency news and road closures sent to you directly by email or text message. Don’t wait for a disaster, sign up today - disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au.

NEW GROUP TO GUIDE CLIMATE RESPONSE

A group of 12 locals will help guide Noosa’s response to Climate Change. Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie and Councillor Karen Finzel will also join the new Climate Change Response Plan Community Reference Group. The group will guide the roll-out of Council’s Climate Change Response Plan. In September, council called for expressions of interest from those interested in being a part of the reference group. Council endorsed the group’s membership on October 21. Members represent a variety of sectors across the Noosa Community, including the youth sector, with a mix of experience and knowledge. Reference Group members are: Carina Anderson, Niki Brand, Sharon Campbell, Madeleine Cleland, Natalie Frost, Ann Gardiner, Brian Hoepper, Matt Harold, Nick Hluszko, Aaron Jenkins, Anne Kennedy and Pat Rogers.