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A dedicated creator of fashion (boots ‘n’ all) By Alan Lander
J O N N Y ‘ T H E R AT ’ TAY LO R I S A N E AS I LY R E C O G N I S E D F I G U R E A R O U N D H I S LO C A L H AU N T S , W H I C H I N C LU D E H I S B E LOV E D E U M U N D I , A LS O C O O R OY A N D K E N I LW O RT H .
Being 6’ 1” helps to stand out from the crowd, as well as being thinner than Bowie’s Thin White Duke and sporting a lengthy white head of hair resembling blues rocker Johnny Winter, but the nom de plume lends more to Jonny Taylor’s three middle initials than any rodential tendencies. At 73, he’s leading a sedate but creative life on a few hectares in Gheerulla near Kenilworth these days. But like so many who live quietly in the Noosa hinterland, it wasn’t always like that. Indeed, it’s a long way from dealing with fashion clients as diverse as Cher, Whoopi Goldberg and Leanne Edelsten. Born in England’s Surrey in 1948, it was far from the leafy stockbroker belt of today. “In those post-war days my parents were struggling,” Jonny recalls. “My father had been a Lancaster bomber pilot, one of those to bring out the last of the Jews from the concentration camps in Europe.” Jonny’s dad became a small farmer, providing him with an idyllic childhood among the ducks and other animals. A move to High Wycombe saw Jonny initially study zoology, botany and chemistry, but that soon gave way to the arts at Nottingham Art College, where the burgeoning English music scene was transforming the ambitions of so many young people. “We formed a band called the Furan Rings,” Jonny said. “I played guitar and sang. I wasn’t the studious type – which caused a few problems with my parents. “But after about six months I got a job at the college as a male model. It was an easy job and paid well. They had a girl model as well, but the union was strong in those days, so they were told to get a man as well.” Nottingham was only a train trip from London, where Jonny would spend evenings and weekends, visiting West End nightclubs like the UFO Club and the Marquee. “I was very interested in the hippie movement and the music, but I was intergenerational and too young to be really involved.”
Then he met a Swedish girl, spent a year in that country and nearly got married, but came home, broke, tail between legs, to High Wycombe. “My dad said ‘Why don’t you emigrate to Canada or Australia?’ “I said blimey, I’m so used to England and its muggy, horrible weather. But I was directionless at the time. (He chose Australia). “He managed to get me one of the last ‘£10 Pom’ tickets. It was a three-day flight. I arrived in 1971, in Melbourne, not knowing anyone. “I was shifted off to a boarding house in St Kilda. “Then one day the lady who ran the boarding house said to me ‘Tuesday morning at 8 o’clock queue outside and the bus and they’ll take you to a job somewhere’. “So I ended up at General Motors making ‘186’ engine blocks at Fishermans Bend, and stayed for about a year.” “After GM I decided I wanted to work outside and got onto building sites. “I wanted to build my strength up, feel Australian, being brown and fit, that sort of thing. It took me a long time to fit in – always the Pommie bastard – but it was nothing compared with the Italians and Greeks I met.” Jonny learned every trade on the sites, which was to prove so useful in later life, and he spent many years in the business. Then he discovered a nightclub called Bertie’s, a new industry for the city and a watershed in Jonny’s life. “I thought I’d doll myself up and visit, because there was nothing happening in the pubs – they all closed early then. “It was where I met my first Australian girlfriend, Lynn, an entrant in the Miss Victoria Quest - she was rather beautiful. “She was the one who suggested because of my London experience in fashion I should get a job in that area in Melbourne. “I worked with Just Jeans. Then I decided I wanted to do something no-one else was doing. I made a pair of boots for myself, covered an old pair, learned the business and by the 80’s it just took off.
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“I had been selling through other shops but eventually opened my own shop in Melbourne’s Chapel Street.” It was called Jonathan Taylor Designs, and Jonny was making leather shoes, boots, belts and dresses – all for women. “I did a lot of stuff for bands, musicians, film stars. I made a load of guitar straps for the US band Poison when they came to Australia – and for Bon Jovi. It was stuff no-one else was doing.” And Jonny had good contacts. “I knew Molly Meldrum because of the shop. “I used to go to the Underground VIP club, up to the top area, where Molly and his mates were playing cards most nights. “I didn’t play cards but was up there a lot. He would put certain artists on to me but after a while if a big band like Rod Stewart’s was in town, they’d come to me anyway. “They’d send an agent along to tell the girls “Cher’s coming down here at 3 o’clock’ and you had to be prepared to close down the shop to other customers and if you wanted to get your boss in. “I’d get the call to go down and meet Cher and her band. There were some funny times. Cher used to giggle like a little girl. “There were all sorts of overseas bands, like Martha and the Motels – I was doing all women’s stuff so they’d come in and bring band members in and just lounge around the shop. “Whoopi Goldberg came in one day, with two different-coloured eye lenses in. “She more or less bought half the shop. Guys would be with their girlfriends, like
Rod Stewart, who’d just say to them ‘buy what you want’.” Jonny’s products were not really expensive. “I just had to make sure they were comfortable, don’t fall to bits, and girls could go out and dance in them.” Leanne Edelsten, wife of the celebrity Sydney medico, was also a regular. “She was instrumental in making me quite famous. She was on the front page of [all the Melbourne papers] in my gear. “I outfitted her [with] leather dresses, belts, handbags and stuff like that.” Eventually Jonny sold up to change his life and bought an East Malvern property he wanted to completely renovate. “I spent the next 10 years doing up the house. I kept a few special clients so was still doing odd jobs, kept some work space, and that’s when I got involved with some musos. “I met Andy Burns at that time and started writing songs. I recorded two albums with Andy. He worked with Jenny Morris and did the Hair tour and Oh Calcutta and a season with Steve Vizard’s late night show.” In 1996, the pair came up to do a gig at the Woodford Festival. “We went for a drive from the festival site to Eumundi – and I fell in love with the town.” He went back to Melbourne, then was tipped off about a ‘must-see’ hinterland property so he jumped on a plane. “The place was near Eumundi, just over the hills, and I fell in love with it, too - so
I bought it and sold my house. “I came up in my Kombi bus with my two dogs and two cats; the removal truck had already come up. “There was just a shed on the property. I’ll never forget it: everything all piled up on one end of the shed and my little bed up the other end. Coming from the high life in Melbourne to not knowing anybody – again – and having Jonny’s self-built and de that little bed there.” signed house, wit h his dogs Belle and Jonny’s plan was Ollie to build around the shed, doing everything from scratch. He has also built bowls club, Bill and Ben’s Flowerpots, Joe’s small visitor houses around the property Waterhole. for guests – even a honeymoon suite cabin. “Then the whole thing sort of died down. “I’ve been here 21-22 years now. But I still love playing at parties, do my “The first few years I went back to work own songs, and jamming.” with Andy in the studio songwriting. Jonny’s also writing his memoirs. He’s “Then I started designing cabins for written 55,000 words and counting. places like Crystal Waters. I could have “I started the book when I broke up with worked there until I died.” He’s now designing cabins specifically for my last girlfriend, over the last four years. “Now I’m just living for life. I’m retired. women. “I get jobs occasionally if I want to do “They’re very feminine. I’m good at them. I’m always coming up with things designing feminine things.” people seem to want. He’s also been involved in developing “You’ve got to do something to be and hosting numerous open mic events. creative.” “We did Maple St Café in Cooroy, the
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IN a bid not to be ‘haunted’ by the unfortunate cancellation of so many events due to COVID the Australian Wearable Art Festival is determined to bring joy and fun to the Sunshine Coast this year through a Halloween Fundraiser event on Saturday October 30 at Terella Brewing in North Arm. Australian Wearable Art Festival curator Wendy Roe, believes the Halloween Fundraiser is the perfect event for the current landscape – encouraging people to embrace costuming (and mask wearing!) and come together to support our local
artists who have been doing it tough. “The Halloween Fundraiser will be AWAF’s first-ever event fundraiser ahead of the Gala to be held in May 2022 and provides an exciting opportunity to get a sneak peak of new work from wearable artists, raise dollars for our arts community and have a trick-or-treat party at the same time,” said Ms Roe. “It is evident with the recent lockdown, we all need to take opportunities to come together when we can and we encourage people to pull together some friends and start planning outfits.” Every ticket includes a complimentary drink on arrival, entertainment with local band Raw Audio who will bring the dance floor alive, prizes for the best-dressed, live auction and a range of fun fundraising activities. A range of up-market food trucks will be available to purchase food from and Terella Brewing’s bars will be open until 10.30pm offering a range of beers, ciders, ginger beer and a hard lemonade. This Halloween Fundraiser is an 18+ event. Early Bird tickets for the AWAF Halloween Fundraiser tickets are now on sale for $65. To find out more information or to book tickets visit www.australianwearableart.com.au
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No shortage of GP’s WITH doctor shortages a common issue for regional and rural communities, Cooroy locals are in safe hands. Cooroy Family Medical now has five female doctors and three male doctors on a permanent basis. The medical centre which has been in it’s current location since 2003, is also now open every Saturday morning. For general family medicine or specific women’s health, appointments for new patients are now available with three female doctors, specialising in all aspects of general practice - Dr Mahalia Rose, Dr Erin O’Hare and Dr Rosalyn Hunt.
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Dr Genevieve Eccles specialises in all aspects of general practice for current patients of the practice only. Dr Katie Haydock is available for Mirena Insertion bookings by appointment only, however her books are closed for general appointments. Cooroy Family Medical provides comprehensive and continuing care for individuals and families, emphasising personalised holistic care, in a supportive and friendly environment. Cooroy Family Medical, 8 Emerald Street, Cooroy. 5442 6833. (Dr Mahalia Rose was unavailable for the photo).
Cooroy Family Medical Lady Doctors. Dr Kit Haydock, Dr Genevieve Eccles, Dr Erin O’Hare and Dr Ros Hunt. Girls Galore.
THE Hinterland community showed its communal heart by gathering together for a huge fundraising evening hosted by the Cooroy RSL. With assistance from Smile for a Child Foundation, local businesses and topped up by the Cooroy RSL they raised over $15,000 for baby Zara to help her family through this tough time. Smile for A Child is a Clubs Qld Charity. The clubs involved are Sunshine Beach and Noosa Heads Surf Lifesaving Clubs, Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, Noosa Golf Club and both Tewantin & Cooroy RSL Clubs. Glenn ‘Puck’ Puckeridge is the driving force, along with offsider Little Jo Power. The Smile for a Child Golf Day and Art Union have been running for 13 years now and the events have raised in excess of $410,000. The charities they have donated to over the years are Frangipani Dreams, Sunshine Butterflies, Starlight Foundation, Kids Foundation, Sunny Kids, Leukemia Foundation, Disabled Surfing, Hear & Say Centre, Make a wish Foundation plus families in our community who require assistance. “We would like to thank our Patrons over the last five years, Rod & Angela Pampling. Rod is still a touring pro in on the circuit. Our latest Patrons are Dual Rugby International Michael O’Connor and Evonne Goolagong-Cawley and Roger Cawley. Evonne and Roger were able to come along to meet and present the cheque to the family,” Puck said.
Matt Simmons (Baby Zara’s dad), Evonne Goolagong Cawley, and Roger Cawley presenting the cheque.
“Its a wonderful to see how our Patrons Evonne, Roger and Michael engage with the families. It’s a good feeling to see how we help families in need,” he said. Huge thanks for all the hardwork that the Cooroy RSL put into their fundraising night for Baby Zara. Collecting all the donations and raffle prizes and then putting on a huge evening for the family, friends and community. Helen Hollingworth, manager of the Cooroy RSL said “the night was a tremendous show of support for a local family. We were quite blown away with the donations from local business and the support on the night. It’s a credit to our hinterland community.”
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Brett Gowley and Jodie Williams outside the Black Ant Gourmet cafe-restaurant in Kin Kin
‘Antsy’ ambitions turning dreams to realities By Alan Lander
WHEN Jodie Williams and Brett Gowley met each other in 2002, they quickly learned they had a shared vision for the future. At the time, Jodie owned and ran the restaurant Bistro Bistro in Cooroy, while Brett was already an accomplished carpenter and shopfitter. Jodie was a fifth-generation local, born in Cooroy, creative hospitality operator who, even before Cooroy, had made a name for herself with Noosa Marina’s Trio’s Restaurant in Tewantin, and many more quality eateries. “[At the time] we had a plan to do a commercial kitchen to cater for weddings, and that was going to be on a property we had in Cooroy,” Jodie said. “But things changed so we could no longer do it – and we outgrew that property anyway.” The big plan was to find a large property to farm, to supply food, to cater for weddings and functions – and eventually to provide accommodation with cabins to rent on a lake. Page 8 | Your Local Lifestyle September 2021
It took journeying through interest rate fluctuations, the global financial crisis and COVID to get there – but the dream is coming to fruition. In Kin Kin. “Someone who was living with us asked if I’d won a million dollars, where would we live,” Jodie said. “I worked out: Australia – it’s nice to visit other countries but not live there. “State? Queensland just stood out. [Then] we thought about up north: no. “We looked at Obi Obi, close to Montville. It was lovely, but a bit remote. “Then we looked here in Kin Kin – this is where my grandparents met, and my parents met and fell in love in Pomona.
“[So] I was attracted back to my home [area]. Kin Kin is so self-sustainable.” The pair bought a farm in 2009, and in 2013 invested in Kin Kin’s old, then-defunct general store building. “The general store was to be a rebuild; it needed demolishing. We thought it would be an asset to the town to have a café in town. There was the pub, and us,” Jodie said. Brett got stuck in to work his magic. He rebuilt the store, taking care to retain the street presence of it yet refurbishing it completely. And in what is almost an optical illusion, at least from the street, he has established a gallery of seating down the side of the building, leading to a huge, converted barn facing a rear garden that can cater for weddings, functions and events.
You can sit on the verandah and soak up that country atmosphere and eat locally grown and produced food.”
But Kin Kin isn’t really a pass-through town – and the population isn’t big – so how to make the business viable on a weekto-week basis? “We already had a successful catering company,” Jodie said. “We decided we would open the front of the store for locals, offering a variety of takeaways using the commercial kitchen out the back. “But we soon found out the [commercial] customers we were catering for had heard we had a café in Kin Kin and just had to come out and try our food.” “We [couldn’t] stop it, and it was bringing a different demographic to town – and not just to visit but to live. “It’s been wonderful to see.” And so Black Ant Gourmet was born – and hasn’t looked back. “[Black Ant] is everything: it’s a pantry, a takeaway, we sell pies and quiches, we do breakfast and lunch seven days a week, and dinner once a week on Fridays,” Jodie said.
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“One night a week is enough,” she laughed. “Lunches are a la carte, and always have our five or six recipes that people keep coming back for, then we add a few specials that are more restaurant-style. “We use whatever ingredients are available at the time, what’s in season.” It’s an eclectic mix of clientele as a result. “It has been a delicate blend of locals, also a small element of tourism, mainly the day-trip drive market, especially with COVID and weekenders,” Jodie said. “Visitors can stay overnight, and visit Noosa which is only a half-hour drive. “It has definitely made a big difference. You can sit on the verandah and soak up that country atmosphere and eat locally grown and produced food.” The pair used to have a big green garden but reduced it to a time-manageable size, “but we grow our own flowers, greens, herbs, all those extra things we need”. An economic return on farming requires intense practices and huge amounts of time, Jodie said. “We are into slow food, not intensive,” she said. “The perils of farming: it needs 100% committment.” So, they now buy as much supply from surrounding local farmers and growers as possible, spreading the wealth and support. “We had too many balls in the air, so we ended up sourcing from other people through the slow food movement, properly done food. “I’ll support them locally, but we still grow our own pumpkins, beef, lamb and other leafy greens, that sort of thing.” If you think it’s just a little outpost, consider that Black Ant employs four chefs and six trainees which, added to other staff numbers, totals 18. Additionally, Jodie’s daughter Tahlia is helping maintain the family tradition, and has been there from the beginning. She is now Black Ant’s second-in-charge. That’s a pretty big operation. But the pair have not stopped there. As a key part of the ‘big plan’, Brett has designed and built Mayan Luxe Villas on their Mayan Farm land, to meet a burgeoning weekend stay and play accommodation market.
The villas are built together with complete privacy for three couples and shared facilities like a plunge pool, al fresco entertaining areas and a pizza oven and firepit, with country views that go for miles. “The villas have rammed earth walls, each built individually, with [added] recycled timber,” Brett said. “There’s no heating because there’s no need: they stay warm in winter and cool in summer. “I also built the furniture, the steel works,” Brett said. Jodie said it was going to be their home which they would occasionally rent out, “but we received huge COVID demand from people who can’t travel overseas”. “It’s in the middle of the farm, and we only book groups – but we’ve already got one family now doing an annual holiday booking,” she said. “We only started in January. I thought we’d have about 40% occupancy – Brett thought maybe 60% - but it’s actually running about 90%. “We’re doing a two-night minimum. We’ve also got approval for two cabins, and we will add another two. “We wanted to build four cabins on the water, to cater for small boutique weddings and similar. “It’s back to that original plan we had in 2002.” But wait – there’s more, as the saying goes. The workaholic pair are now in the process of planning to build a range of demountable but add-on transportable homes to provide affordable long term accommodation “I did an innovation master class a few years ago,” Jodie said. “My concept was ‘servicing the needs of the community, sustainably’, which was turnkey small units like a granny flat for efficient accommodation. “They are affordable, modern and streamlined. “I was planning to do them in a couple of years but with everything happening, we need to fast-track it.” Brett said he was “building two at the moment”. “They’re compact, they open out in winter to a Queensland-friendly liveable area,” he said. “You don’t have to have a massive house to be comfortable, and we lack affordable housing for workers.
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Jodie at the Black Ant counter
Rammed earth and recycled timbers of Mayan Luxe Villas
“There are lots of reasons for it to happen. We are running out of land,” he said. Jodie added that one of their biggest issues was keeping staff in a rural area – so they will also build a couple of these units for staff to rent. “If they’re renting [elsewhere] and [owners] sell, suddenly they have to find somewhere to live. “If it ends up being, say, Nambour, they’ll get work in Nambour; [the same] in Gympie. “It can be an issue, so building for key workers, they will have more disposable income.
“And if we’re setting this up for us, we can do it for other people.” Brett said the units were transportable “but not tiny homes - they don’t have wheels and are a much larger space”. “They are modern Class A or secondary dwellings. “You can ‘clip on’ extra space.” Black Ant Gourmet is now taking bookings for Christmas functions. Visit www.blackantgourmet.com.au. For more information about Mayan Luxe Villas, visit www.mayanfarm.com.au
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Who’s who at YLL: Alan Lander
ALAN Lander is chief writer for Your Local Lifestyle. He is also the drummer with, and business manager for, popular Noosa fivepiece band The Claptomaniacs. Alan was a late starter in the world of journalism, in his forties, working for the Sunshine Coast Daily and ultimately Noosa News from 2003 to 2020. During a 2010-2015 hiatus he worked as a media advisor to Sunshine Coast Council mayors Bob Abbot then Mark Jamieson. “Prior to journalism, and a break from the commercial world, I was a director of a Sydney/London-based private recruitment company dealing with staffing
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for international banks during Australia’s financial de-regulation period,” he said. Of Scots/English origin – and Australian since 1994 – Alan has lived in Noosa Shire since 2001 with his partner, teacher and behavioural manager Carol Gollschewsky and their (temporarily unemployed) school wellbeing Labradoodle dog, Angel. They live in Pomona. “I had always wanted to be a journalist, but family circumstances had me leaving home in Edinburgh at 16 for London, instead of studying at that time,” Alan said. “Working for a major London employment agency by day and playing music by night was fun, but then I met
a girl from Glasshouse Mountains and I ended up following her back to Australia, on a working holiday visa, in 1980. “That ‘holiday romance’ fizzled pretty quick – as they usually do - but thankfully, 13 years later, I met Carol.” Alan said today’s media industry was continuing to evolve in a new era. “(Rupert) Murdoch and his company have wreaked immense damage on regional media in Queensland,” he said. “He destroyed what was a respected, informative, long-standing – indeed, very profitable – newspaper in Noosa News. “I was proud to have been a journalist there. But the silver lining is that new local media, a mix of print and online is emerging, many with owners who have a personal commitment to their region, like Your Local Lifestyle. “Noosa is full of interesting, intelligent people with fascinating if often unsung backgrounds who have, and expect, a much higher than average engagement with their community. “I am passionate about helping keep Noosa on its unique, sustainable trajectory over these last 40 years or so – there is no other Noosa, nor is there meant to be. “Nor is Noosa meant to be a facsimile of ‘anywhere else’. Too much good work by so many good people has gone into it.”
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Sustainability excellence THE Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) has launched a new annual awards program to celebrate environmental and sustainability excellence in the Noosa Shire, with entries now open. NBRF Executive Coordinator, Sharon Wright says the Noosa Biosphere Awards celebrate the individuals, businesses and organisations implementing local solutions to the global challenges of sustainable development and addressing climate change. “The Noosa Biosphere Awards are about recognising those making a difference in our community who are championing environmental and sustainability innovation and excellence,” she said. “Noosa has a strong track record of protecting our precious natural environment and progressing towards a sustainable future,” said Ms Wright. There are four award categories covering land, water, wildlife, and people and economy with two categories already securing high profile sponsors. “We’re proud to announce Tourism Noosa and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) have come on board as award sponsors this year. We would also love to connect with other local businesses interested in sponsoring
a Noosa Biosphere Award or supporting our Wild Koala Gala,” said Ms Wright. Entries are open to individuals, businesses, community and charitable groups, collaborations or partnerships within the Noosa Shire and may include a product, service or project. “Anyone can nominate an individual, business or organisation. So please come forward, get behind this great imitative, and tell us who you think is deserving of a Noosa Biosphere Award,” said Ms Wright. Nominations and entries are now open. Entries close midnight, Sunday September 26. Winners will be announced at the Noosa Biosphere Wild Koala Gala on Tuesday November 2. For more information on how to enter, visit www.noosabiosphere.org.au/awards.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE S URVIVORS T O B E N E F I T F R O M M AY O R ’ S B A L L SUNNYKIDS Cooroy Family Support Centre will be a major recipient of funds raised from the ‘Mingle with the Mayor’ Ball which was held recently. Hosted at the Sofitel Noosa Resort, proceeds from the event will directly assist those most vulnerable in our community. Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said “Domestic and family violence is a huge problem Australia-wide and unfortunately the Sunshine Coast is not immune.” “Police advised me recently that they’ve seen an increase of over 40 percent in domestic violence issues in the past 12 - 18 months in our region alone,”Ms Stewart said. SunnyKids has a team of experienced and devoted individuals offering emergency accommodation, domestic violence counselling and education programs for Sunshine Coast families in need. “I’m thrilled that an injection of funds will make it possible for them to increase services not only in Cooroy, but hopefully across the Noosa Shire,” said Ms Stewart. SunnyKids General Manager, Kathleen Hope, was delighted with the prospect of a funding boost and said frontline services were in huge demand. “Each year we provide 8000 nights emergency accommodation and since COVID-19 hit, we have seen an increase in people seeking our help. Any funds we receive from the Ball will
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GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICE LEARNING COVERS MANY MILES
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HELPING those less fortunate is the focus in the Year 11 Service-Learning unit. When a group of Good Shepherd students heard about the Mornington Island Deadly Runners Program they were determined to make a difference. After contacting staff at Mornington Island State School, located on the Gulf of Carpentaria, they learned that donations of running shoes and socks would be greatly appreciated. The Mornington Island Deadly Runners is a group that provides motivation and
support to help people reach their running goals in a safe, social and encouraging environment. They focus on achieving physical goals and addressing social and health problems through building self-worth and resilience and celebrating achievements. The Mornington Island Deadly Runners provide coaching and encouragement for all levels of running. All community members are welcome, with particular focus on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The group is led by volunteer coaches, local health, recreation
and youth services, with ongoing support from the Indigenous Marathon Foundation. Mrs Karen Lunn, Head of Senior Years at Good Shepherd said “It was amazing to see the energy that these kids brought to the project. They were quick to come up with fundraising ideas but also concepts to increase the profile of the vital work undertaken by the team on Mornington Island. Some of the students are big runners so know how important it is to have shoes that fit. They really couldn’t imagine what it would be like to run barefoot”. Determined to not only raise funds for the program, the students initiated a ‘Crazy Sock’ day encouraging students to donate not only money but also running shoes that no longer fit but still had plenty of running miles in them. Mr Mark Davies, senior teacher at Good Shepherd who worked closely with the students said ‘The response from the College community was great. Once we had the shoes, I took them home and washed them. One of the students contacted a local sports business and received a huge box of brandnew socks. Once we have all the goods together, they will be sent to Mornington Island and hopefully put some smiles on the faces of those super keen runners.’ If you would like more information about this very valuable program go to www.facebook. com/morningtonislanddeadlyrunners/
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LO CA L H A N D M A D E A N D A R T I S A N S F E S T I VA L COOROY Handmade and Artisan festival is finally here! Happening this month the aim is to bring together Noosa Hinterland Artists and Crafters and give them a space to showcase their creations. A place for a boutique shopping experience. One of the festivals artists is Anita Baills of Nature’s Forge. She is relatively new to the Sunshine Coast, moving here from Toowoomba two years ago. She began her journey of jewellery making in 2009 as a response to a difficult period of ill health. She specialises in jewellery that preserves the beauty of nature through ethically and legally sourced butterflies, insects and snake sheds as well as whimsical and fantasy jewellery. In 2014 she began branching out into costumes and wearable art pieces. Many of her designs are one off pieces making them unique treasures. Anita Baills also has over nine years of experience as a workshop tutor and artisan teacher featuring at The Woodford Folk Festival, the Planting Festival and arts weekends. Anita will be one of the artists teaching at the workshops at the Cooroy Handmade & Artisan Festival, check out its website to see her two taster workshops. Cooroy Handmade & Artisan Festival, Cooroy Memorial Hall, September 25 & 26. 9am to 3pm.
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Sid Lettman … Cooroy’s first Taxi Driver SIDNEY Stanley Lettman was just 11 days old when his mother passed away due to complications that had arisen from childbirth. He was raised by his aunt and uncle – Ellen and William Brittain along with their five children. When Sidney was about 10 years old, William Brittain moved the family from North Arm to the township of Cooroy. By 1910 Cooroy was a flourishing community that had three banks, Fenwick’s sawmill, Wimmers cordial factory, Boden’s general store, a school and a hotel. Sidney Brittain was enrolled at Cooroy State School and on September 19, 1911 he was listed as Number 120 on the Admissions Register. Growing up as a member of the Brittain Family, throughout his early years, Sidney was known as Sid Brittain. Sidney was raised in a family that was very community orientated. Sid’s uncle and aunt were well-known figures in Cooroy and surrounding district. They ran a boarding house that was also the Noosa Maternity and Nursing home in Cooroy. William was president of the local ambulance committee, a local councillor and in 1925, he purchased the Coronation Hall in Diamond Street which was used for community functions and to show silent movies accompanied by Ellen on the piano. The Brittains were also well known supporters of many charities and local sporting groups. The roll of community service became very familiar to Sidney and it was to continue throughout his life.
Sidney left Cooroy State School in 1914 around the age of 12. He helped with the running of the boarding house and then acquired his driver’s license at the age of 21 in 1923. But Sidney was known to have been driving for many years without an official license and his occupation had been listed as a “car driver”, (also known as the Cooroy Taxi service). At the age of 24, on the 14th April 1927, Sidney married Ethel McLean. They lived at 47 Cedar Street Cooroy (now a part of Elm Street) from 1936 and it was from here that Sidney ran his Taxi Service until 1972...For almost 50 years, Sid Lettman was a very important part of Cooroy’s community. He served the community through the hard and Sid Lettman ( Left) with Allan Bennet difficult years of the depression in the 1930s and saw poverty when the Oldmobiles, Plymouths and Australia’s own nation’s unemployment levels reached Holden. But it was still the same man behind a staggering 32%, the WW2 era from 1939 the wheel, same smile, same Taxi service. -45 where the troop trains passed through In 1972, Sidney retired and he and Ethel Cooroy and soldiers on leave would have moved to Kenilworth, but after Sidney became used his taxi services, the post war recovery ill, they decided to return home to Cooroy. and reconstruction years that saw economic Sadly, Sidney passed away at the age of 71, one growth in the 1950s and 60s, and the return of the trains carrying soldiers during the Vietnam month later on the 14th April 1974. Ethel Brittain’s uncles, Charles, Fred, Bill and Korean Wars. and George Fenwick owned and operated The years also saw the changing cars in the first sawmill in Cooroy township… but Sidney’s Taxi Fleet… from the Dodge that was that’s another story. the first Taxi to Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Dodges,
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BIG HAPPENINGS at Little Pantry ONE great thing about villages is they don’t change too quickly, so 10 years for a business isn’t a long time. But it’s still worth celebrating when the time comes. And that’s exactly what Kay Kelloway is doing on Thursday September 9 at her shop, Pomona’s Little Pantry on Memorial Avenue, to commemorate her 10th anniversary owning the business. Kay has had a long association with the shop, working there part-time while raising her kids before buying the business. “I’m from the Mary Valley, and moved to Pomona when I got married,” Kay said. “I’ve lived in Pomona for 28 years, but we’re now back in the Valley in order to have more land.” Kay changed the shop’s name from ‘Pomona’s Fruit and Vegetables’ about four years ago to reflect the changes she has made. Pomona’s Little Pantry still offers these but has expanded to include organic grocery lines and vegan products, dairy and health foods. “There’s a big market for organics here,” Kay said. “Since COVID more people are thinking about what and how they’re eating.” Kay also places a huge emphasis on supporting local farmers and producers and is also stocking local fresh produce, coffee, nuts, jams and chutneys, and more.
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She has been very fortunate during the COVID months, and places a lot of importance on cooperation between local businesses. “This is a pretty little town, with a great atmosphere,” Kay said. “Shops support each other; they need to. I don’t go out of town to buy my ink cartridges - I buy them from the local newsagency. “If shops start closing it continues down the line.
“Jason from Cooloola Berries will be appearing in front of the shop on September 9 preparing a strawberry dessert and talking about Slow Food Noosa.” Kay’s business is a member of Slow Food Noosa, which promotes foodbased businesses that shun modern-day techniques where quality is compromised. Live music will be provided by The Vibe on the day, so be sure to diarise this event for Thursday, September 9.
Single-use plastic items and expanded polystyrene products banned from September 1 MEMBER for Nicklin, Rob Skelton MP is reminding businesses and not-forprofit organisations on the Sunshine Coast to prepare for Queensland’s ban on single-use plastic straws, stirrers, plates, bowls, cutlery, and expanded polystyrene takeaway food containers and cups, which comes into effect on September 1. “Single-use plastic items, such as a straws, are often only used for a very short period of time before they are discarded. More than 7,300 plastic straws were
collected at the last Clean Up Australia Day, which is double the number of straws collected two years ago,” Mr Skelton said. Continuing to supply banned items after September 1, could result in a business or not-for-profit organisation being fined 50 penalty points. “I congratulate all the businesses and not-for-profit organisations in Nicklin which have moved away from providing single-use plastic items and expanded polystyrene products already.”
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4WD needs now met in Cooroy WHEN Tony Bancroft established Cooroy Automotive eight years ago, the focus was primarily on cars, but with massive growth in the 4WD market, Tony has expanded the business to cater for all your 4WD needs. “We started the four-wheel-drive business at the beginning of this year and it has just taken off,” he said. “There’s a huge after-market for fourwheel-drives – from young drivers who enjoy modifying their trucks, to families on the move and grey nomads. We supply lift kits, snorkels, dual batteries and everything you could possibly need to get your vehicle ready for towing, or serious off-roading!” Now both car and 4WD owners alike can enjoy the great service on offer at Cooroy Automotive. “We really are now a one-stop shop for all things tyre and mechanical, said Tony, offering new tyres, roadworthy certificates, mechanical repairs and servicing all at the one place. And no job is too small for Tony and his team. If you get a puncture, give us a call! It’s a family business. Tony’s son Bill is part of the team, which is comprised almost completely of locals who went to Noosa District High School. “Another son did his apprenticeship here;
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he’s gone on to start his own business doing keys and immobilisers,” Tony said. Future plans may include putting a mobile service van on the road “in a year or so”, Tony said, but he will bed down the still-new 4WD business first. The steady business growth has seen Cooroy Automotive and Cooroy Tyre and 4WD able to take on two more apprentices. Tony reckons being based in Jarrah St is a real bonus. “All the businesses here are doing well. The whole street is busy,” he said. Keep an eye out for their signs on the first and fourth tees at Cooroy Golf Club, where they are keen sponsors. “We’ve got a sign on the putting green, we sponsor the first tee, and we also have a big sign on fourth tee,” Tony said. “It’s important to us, to put money back into our local community, and it gives us a little exposure too. “It’s a great golf club – always full.” Needless to say, Tony’s a keen golfer – but what’s his handicap? “Too much,” he quipped. Pop in and see Tony and his team at Cooroy Automotive in Jarrah Street, for all your Car, 4WD and tyre needs. 1/23 Jarrah Street, Cooroy. Phone 5442 5099
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M E L I S S A’ S ‘ E L L E ’ O F A M O M E N T I N 3 0 Y E A R S WHEN Melissa Pearce started Cooroy Hair Designs in the town’s Maple Street 30 years ago, the library opposite was a fire station and the IGA was on the corner where Cooroy Harvest Fresh now is. “[And] I remember there was a horse hitching rail just up the street,” Melissa said. “The police station and the post office are probably the most original buildings [since then].” Melissa will celebrate the 30th anniversary of her business on September 17 – which is clearly still successful, as she is constantly booked out two weeks ahead. “I trained as an apprentice hairdresser when I was 15, in Tewantin,” she said. Now ‘a little more mature’, Melissa said the changes in hairdressing since are enormous. “Especially with colours: we use ammonia-free products, and everyone’s a bit greener now, everything’s recyclable,” she said. She initially started the business with a business partner who had four children, so she bought the share out. “I apprenticed my mum – it’s usually the other way round – she stayed with me parttime until about four years ago.”
“Sarah’s now working with me – she’s awesome – she’s bubbly, very motivated and she’s really good with colours. We bounce [well] off each other.” Clearly Sarah agrees, saying “She’s the best boss I’ve ever had and a delight to work with”. Many of Melissa’s clientele go back a long way – one or two back to the beginning, 30 years ago. “I’ve had families where I’ve done mum dad and the children; now their children come in,” she said. “It’s a good town, it’s grown a lot with different types of people, but it has still got a good village feel, the people are friendly. ”It’s just me and Sarah,” Melissa said. “I’m looking for a third – experienced hairdresser. “The business is still growing, we’re full all the time, and booked out two weeks in advance.”
Activities Timetable
One memorable occasion was when a young boy ran down the street and through Melissa’s door. “His mum came in to get him – and it was Elle Macpherson. “We’d had a guy come in [that day] and I was cutting his hair, and he fell asleep – some customers do – so I left him there. “When I told him he’d slept through Elle Macpherson being in, he wouldn’t believe me.”
Melissa Pearce ... 30 year s and going stron g As for the September 17 anniversary, unlike previous celebrations Melissa is going low-key. “In the past I’ve put on parties but this year going to be all about me,” she said. “I’ll get a nice bottle of Veuve, some cheese and bikkies, and kick back with Sarah.”
A two-week timetable of FREE activities for adults (18 years and over) in Noosa to come and try, stay healthy, connected and active, all in COVID safe environments. Activities are limited per person and to stay safe we ask that you liaise with each provider for availability to confirm your place.
Monday, August 30 to Sunday, 12 September 2021 Vinyasa Yoga Any class on timetable. Aloha Active Yoga Studio 07 5449 2831 emma@alohactive.com.au, alohactive.com.au Register by email hello@alohactive.com with name, email address and phone number. Downward Dog Hot Yoga Noosa Marina. 0401 641 719 info@ddhotyoga.com, www.ddhotyoga.com Register: info@ddhotyoga.com Noosa Beach Yoga Every day, 9.30am. Noosa Woods noosabeachyogaclaudia@gmail.com Register: Text Claudia 0422552569 or book online Zenko Yoga Any class on timetable. Register by emailing full name, email and phone. zen@zenkoyoga.com.au 1300 69 69 21 www.zenkoyoga.com.au Anytime Fitness high energy dance class for adults Thursday 2nd and 9th September, 5.45pm to 6.30pm 13 Kauri St, Cooroy email or phone to book: 0421864715 info@soulinmotion.com.au Yoga Saturday 11th September, 8.30am Yoga Therapy Noosa, 31 Duke St, Sunshine Beach Text name, address & email to Joh, 0422 864 805, yogatherapynoosa@gmail.com Noosa Barre Adriana Solorzano, noosabarre@gmail.com - by appointment. Incorporating gentle movement, breath work and guided meditation & barre inspired classes. Meditation Saturday 11th September, 9.35am Yoga Therapy Noosa, 31 Duke St, Sunshine Beach Text name, address & email to Joh, 0422 864 805, yogatherapynoosa@gmail.com
Group Fitness Classes Monday to Saturday, 9.15am and 10.15am. M-F & 9am Sat Fernwood Noosa, 5/8 Selkirk Drive, NOOSAVILLE QLD 4566 www.fernwoodfitness.com.au/clubs/noosa Register: 54424104. Alexa Faros-Dowling WRK-OUT Noosa Mobile fitness studio offering outdoor based private, personal training 1 on 1 or private group sessions by appointment. Tailored to suit all levels of fitness. Email Mark to book info@wrk-out.co E Fitness Pomona erin@efitnesspomona.com.au Mon & Fri 9.30am Pilates. Wed 9.30am ‘After drop off’ Combo. Wed/Fri 8.00am Move It classes all included. Book here Franks Gym One free class of choice 30 August to September 12 14 Lanyana Way Noosa Heads Ava, 07 5447 3040, info@franksgym.com.au See website for timetable Power Plate Classes Vibrational Personal Training Classes Mon, Wed and Fri, 11.00am Power Plate Studio. Kasey, 0402727948, powerplatestudionoosa@gmail.com www.powerplatestudionoosa.com.au 3/27 Gateway Drive, Noosaville Qld 4566 Register HERE FUN boot camp - Women ONLY M-W-F 9am-10am Girraween Sports Complex Register: Via Messenger, Email or Phone Leanne Coghill, 0402 010 143, lee2101@icloud.com, www.facebook.com/FUN-Boot-Camp-Sunshine-Beach-113053927080673 EFM Health Clubs Noosaville Personalised Fitness Coaching 3 free sessions available. The mezzanine level, Sports Hall (HPE) Good Shepherd Lutheran College, 115 Eumundi Road, Noosaville. efm.net.au/club/noosaville/ Contact Kate to book: 0434944987 E: noosaville@efm.net.au My Fitness Club Noosa 2/1 Gateway Drive Noosaville Mention/show this offer (on mobile or printed) & receive 3 day free trial. Includes full gym and class usage (spin classes do require a booking). DJ Hayes, 54744900, cgmnoosaville@myfitnessclub.com.au, www.myfitnessclub.com.au
Basic learn to surf class on surfboards Monday 30th, Monday 6th, 11am - 12pm Noosa Learn to Surf Beach access 14, red trailer in Noosa Woods, Google map Noosa Learn to Surf for exact pin drop location www.learntosurf.com.au Register: 0418787577 Merrick and Elissa Boxing fitness classes Noosa Box Office Summa Wood, noosaboxoffice@icloud.com 1 hour e bike guided tour on foothpaths around Noosa 5th September Sunday, 10am Ecotekk Electric Bikes Meet at the bike racks at the Noosa Junction Transit Centre www.ecotekk.com.au Register by email or phone Darren Walters, 0426 246 342, darren@ecotekk.com.au Noosa Springs Tennis Contact Glenn Irwin to find a suitable ‘Come and Try’ session 0414494645 alternatively, tennis@noosasprings.com.au Tewantin Tennis Club Daniel Carroll, 0421 328 384, sydmorg@iprimus.com.au Noosa Pickleball Club Beginner Pickleball at Noosa Leisure Centre, Sunday mornings. First timers play for free. Bookings essential. Call 5329 6550 to book. Proper footwear required. www.noosapickleballclub.com Jacqui Hollins 28 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville. 0439 224 516 noosa@fs8studio.com.au fs8.com/noosa/home Come and try sailing activity Saturday 4th of September Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club 24 Boreen Parade Point By Appointment. Call Tony Matta, 0418 737 823, tonyretired@hotmail.com Table Tennis Wednesday the 1st and 8th, 6.45pm Leisure Centre Noosa Table Tennis. Paul Newall, 0432 049 524 noosatabletennis@gmail.com
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YOUR LOCAL’S ‘Your
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A M O N T H LY LO O K AT T H E H I STO R I C H OT E L S AC R O S S N O O S A S H I R E A N D T H E H I N T E R L A N D. By Alan Lander
Your Local #3: RAILWAY HOTEL, Imbil Hotel “WHEN you come to the country you expect a country feed.” That’s the view of Steve Hooper, whose family has operated Imbil’s Railway Hotel for the last 35 years. He should know. While the pub has been leased out from time to time, it has always come back to the family – and Steve’s here to stay this time, he says, after his management stints from 1999-2004 and 2019 until now. The Railway has been there since 1916 – even if there’s no railway anymore. “There were a few shops – and the railway station was first,” Steve says, “but the train only goes to Amamoor now.” “We get mainly the drive market here – weekenders, camping – the main industry here is camping,” Steve says. “It’s cheap entertainment, good for the kids. “And we get bike runs, variety bashes. It’s a big tourist town on the weekends, with the markets across the road. “It’s usually busy all week, with people camping at the Showgrounds; it’s about $10 a night, they get a shower there then come up here for dinner.”
The Imbil Hotel 1920’s The hotel has five rooms for accommodation, too. It’s obviously a gathering place for the locals, too, “especially when there’s a local funeral”, Steve says. Steve isn’t sold on the trendy idea of an extensive a la carte menu at the Railway. “We keep our menu family-style. Some of these flash places, 90 percent of people don’t understand what the items are – and they won’t buy them.
Yummy Risotto
RISOTTO DEBREW GREAT WITH A VARIETY OR COMBINATION OF MEATS
Bacon
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Pork Fillet
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Easy Stove Top or Bake in the Oven
SHOPPING LIST: Chicken, Bacon, your choice of meat or a combination, 1 Pkt Risotto DEBrew, 1 Onion, 330g mushrooms, 1 garlic cloves, Parmesan Cheese, Natural Yoghurt 1. In large heavy pot add diced meat, chopped onion & garlic clove, 1 tbsp of oil. Cook slowly with lid on. After 5 mins add sliced mushrooms & stir for 5 mins. 2. Add entire BREW & 1 cup of white wine and 2 cups of hot water. Stir well. 3. Add more hot water as risotto absorbs it (approx 4 cups in total) Keep stiring! Risotto will be al dente after 60 minutes.
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“That’s one thing I learned from (celebrity chef ) Gordon Ramsay - don’t complicate your menu.” “We have a country feel, and it’s working.” The pub menu is extensive, with chicken parmis to steaks, pizzas, seafood, burgers and snacks – all the regulars - and that’s the way the punters like it. That said, Steve has been renovating the kitchen, even hiring a demountable one during the process, and has big plans
to demolish an old building out back and build a brand-new bistro and beer garden area – with likely the same menu. “We’ll have it built within two years,” he said. “It’s a big job – it will take up most of the rear of the property.” The Railway Hotel is at 110 Yabba Creek Rd, Imbil, on 5484 5202, also on Facebook.
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OUT & ABOUT
Helen handing Manager of Cooroy RSL, Charlotte and m, mu Jade, Zara’s 0 5,00 $1 of que che the
Glenn (Puck) Puckeridge (Smile for a Child), Helen Hollingworth (Cooroy RSL), Julie McLaws (TewantinNoosa RSL) with Matt & Charlotte Simmons, Sandra King, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Litlle Jo Power (Smile for a Child) and Roger Cawley. Glenn, Evonne & Roger presented a $5000 cheque to Matt Simmons and family at the Cooroy RSL to help baby Zara Grace Simmons in her fight with a rare form of Leukemia.
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Karen Woods spotted hanging out with some friends at the Yandina Hotel
Did you know that there are TWO international chefs on staff at Kandanga Farm Store! Seasonal menu’s that change daily are a nightmare for many cooks but these guys thrive on it - get along to Kandanga Farm Store - it’s worth it! Out and about recently Frank and Mildred bumped into Impact Boxing’s Immi and Kylie at Fika Cafe, Cooroy
Jeanette Catalano, Mario Catalano, Rebecca Ali-Mumtaz and Dannielle Preston all of Hinternoosa Real Estate seen out celebrating the Noosa Open Studio Launch Party for 2021 as proud sponsors at Imperial Hotel Eumundi. Rebecca Ali-Mumtaz won Best Covid Mask. The prize was a bottle of Gin from Eumundi Distillery.
Volunteers at Parkyn Hut Information Centre, Tewantin - What a great job they do! Your Community 4565
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10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 9TH SEPTEMBER 9.30am-12noon Meet our Local Farmers & Producers MUSIC BY THE VIBE
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Enjoying the new menu at Fenwicks’ Opening Night at the Saw & Mill, Cooroy, Dr Angela and Sirah Robb
OUT & ABOUT
C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY Colleen Brown Bell - loads of love, kisses and happiness from all your family and friends xx
Drop into Hum Drum Ca fe, Eumundi and grab the latest copy of ‘Your Lo cal Lifestyle’ ... say hi to Jordy, Kierst en & Katrina
ENGAGEMENT Congratulations to Sarah Tati and Dale Scanlan - ‘about time!!’ Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness - all your friends and family xx
WEDDING Congratulations to Carla Belbeck and Aidan Shipp
HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY to our little Princess Harleigh Shelley - love and kisses Mummy and Daddy xx
H A P PY B I R T H DAY HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY to Aluna Golinski - love and cuddles from Mummy, Daddy, Gypsy, Daisy and Royce xxxxx
HAPPY 50 YEARS YOUNG to Kess Prior HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY Mack - may you continue to dream big dreams xx
• Breakfast • Lunch • Takeaway OPEN: Tuesday - Saturday 7.30am - 2.30pm Sunday Funday 8.30am - 12pm Bookings Essential
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W H AT ’ S O N
what's on
NOOSA COUNTRY SHOW 'WHERE TOWN MEETS COUNTRY'
SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW SHOW & SHINE - COOLOOLA CLASSIC CAR CLUB INC SWAP MEET - GYMPIE HISTORIC AUTO CLUB CLUB INC
SCHOOL OF ROCK @ THE CINEMA
COLLECTORAMA
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4 NAMBOUR SHOWGROUNDS 7am - Cost: $6 - Kids Free IT’S vast and vintage. There’s food trucks, coffee, sweet treats and absolutely loads of cool stuff. Parking is free! www.facebook.com/CollectoramaFair
RAINBOW BEACH SPRING FEST FRIDAY, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 -11 POMONA SHOWGROUNDS 26 Exhibition Street Pomona 8am-10pm SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4 RAINBOW BEACH CENTRE BLOCK 32 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach - 3pm-9pm COST: $60 Per Ticket RAINBOW Beach’s first blues, folk, roots music festival. Connect with Nature, Connect with People, Connect with Music - Hat Fitz & Cara - Fred Leone - The Lyrical. Food Vendors, Stalls, Licensed Bar. Ticketed Event https://www.trybooking.com/BSGGY
JOIN us for two days of fun-filled activities. Fruit and veg exhibits. Appreciate the care that our farmers devote to raising superb cattle. Admire the devotion our equestrians give their horses, Be amazed at the strength and talent of woodchoppers, and be awed by the talent of our local craftspeople and photographers. Friday September 10- Early evening fireworks Saturday September 11- Rodeo at the end of the day.
OFF GRID LIFESTYLE EXPO
SATURDAY, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11-12 IMBIL SHOWGROUNDS 9am-4pm OFF GRID Lifestyle Expo is designed to help people find out about living off the grid. Showcasing a diverse array of sustainable living ideas & emerging technologies. Speakers, workshops and interactive activities. Tickets: events.humanitix.com/off-gridlifestyle-expo www.offgridexpo.com.au
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Monster Trucks will be at the Noosa Country Show on Friday September 10 Ticket details are at www.noosashowsociety.org.au/local-tickets
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11 GYMPIE SHOWGROUNDS Exhibition Road, Southside 6am-5pm Cost: General Entry - $5 THE combined one day event draws competitors and visitors from all corners of South East Queensland. With cars and bikes to admire, raffles and giveaways, food and entertainment and swap meet stalls to explore, there is sure to be something for everyone. Cooloola Classic Car Club www.facebook.com › groups › about www.gympiehistoricautoclub.com.au
FUSE FEST 2021 STREET ART NAMBOUR
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12 NAMBOUR SHOWGROUNDS Showgrounds Road, Namboiur 10am-8pm Cost: Adult - $10 - Youth - $5 - Family - $25 FUSE FEST is just that, a fusion of artistic talents in the one place. Featuring over 100 stalls of arts, artisans, food, craft beers, distillers and wineries. Live music from 12pm on the main stage feature a number of fantastic music artists. a smaller stage for solo artists, buskers and entertainers scattered around the festival. A kids zone with a dedicated space, encourages you to bring the whole family. A range of activities will bring out the children's creative side! Purchase tickets at the gate or pre purchase www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fuse-fest-streetart-nambour-tickets-149271241301
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17 @ 6.30PM Boutique Cinemas Eumundi Adjacent to the Imperial Hotel Cost: $15 per Ticket - RATED PG SIT back and enjoy the laughs in comfy retro lounge chairs with bar snacks and drinks available to enjoy throughout the movie. Pre-booking essential. Book tix www.bit.ly/2VduV2H
QCWA COUNTRY FAIR
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18 CWA HALL Maple Street, Cooroy - 8am STALLS including Cakes, Jams, Sewing, Pottery, Plants, Jewellery, Gem Stones, Bags and much more. Lions Club will be serving toasted sandwiches tea, coffee and cold drinks. Everyone welcome. If you require a table inside or outside of hall at $ 20 each, please contact Wendy on 5447 6140.
COOROY HANDMADE & ARTISAN FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25-26 COOROY MEMORIAL HALL 9am-3pm BRINGING together Noosa Hinterland Artists and Crafters. A place for a boutique shopping experience. cooroyhandmade@gmail.com
HERVEY BAY SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
save the date CALOUNDRA MUSIC FESTIVAL
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19 Seafront Oval by the seashore Cost: Adults-$10 - Child-$5 - Under 5-Free
10am-5pm ENJOY local seafood, regional wines, beers and fabulous music. Event by Your Mates Brewing Co. and Fraser Coast Events www.herveybayseafoodfestival.com.au
CIRCUS RIO SPECTACULAR
FRIDAY - SUNDAY OCTOBER 1-3 KINGS BEACH, CALOUNDRA THREE days of sun, surf and soul - Four epic stages. All ages and family friendly event. www.caloundramusicfestival.com
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FRED BROPHY'S BOXING TROUPE FRIDAY, SATURDAY OCTOBER 8-9 GYMPIE DEVILS RUGBY LEAGUE COST: $40 per night www.facebook.com/gympiedevils/ posts/1858823624299410
NAMBOUR GEMFEST SATURDAY OCTOBER 9 NAMBOUR SHOWGROUNDS THE Gemfest is a magnificent yearly event, where Fossickers, Miners, Jewellers, Traders and regular folk gather together to display and sell their wares. www.nambourlapidaryclub.com.au/ FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 10 GYMPIE SHOWGROUNDS Southside, Gympie 11am - Matinee - 7.00pm - Nightly Show
AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST touring Big Top is hitting Gympie in September and October 2021, featuring a world-class line up acts including extreme FMX stunts, acrobatics, incredible juggling, unbelievable magic, and hilarious comedy! Bookings are essential. premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx
OPSHOP FASHION SHOW
QUIZ NIGHT & SILENT AUCTION SATURDAY OCTOBER 9 COOROY MEMORIAL HALL COST: $100 for a table of 8 www.facebook.com/permaculturenoosa
JANIS JOPLIN THE STORY THE MUSIC THE LEGEND SATURDAY OCTOBER 9 THE MAJESTIC THEATRE, POMONA GET ready for a wild psychedelic trip back to the age of Aquarius to fall in love with Janis Joplin all over again like its 1969. Tickets: www.trybooking.com/book/sessions
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OKTOBERFEST IN COOROY
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25 KANDANGA COUNTRY CLUB 4 Bowling Club Road, KANDANGA Cost: $57 per person - 6.30pm DO you love op-shopping? If you do, this is the perfect night ut for you. Prizes for Best Dressed, Worst Dressed, Most Outrageous and Best Hair Do. www.kandangacountryclub.com.au/events
COWGIRLS GATHERING
FRIDAY - SUNDAY OCTOBER 1-3 KILKIVAN SHOWGROUNDS INTERACTIVE workshops with the worlds’ best educators, trade stalls, shopping, glamping, competitions, celebrations, music, art and entertainment all together in one action packed weekend! www.cowgirlsgathering.com.au/ @CowgirlsGathering
SATURDAY OCTOBER 9 SAW & MILL - 5 Opal Street, COOROY THE GERMAN Bakehouse + Saw & Mill come together for Oktoberfest in Cooroy. functions@sawandmill.com.au info@germanbakehouse.com.au
BUSH TO BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL SATURDAY OCTOBER 9 BAY CENTRAL TAVERN 155 Boat Harbour Drive, HERVEY BAY BUSH to Bay Music Festival bringing some of the nations finest country music to the Bay! www.bit.ly/3sk5Xt6?ref=fb
LIFESTYLE 55+ EXPO WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 13 Nambour Showgrounds 80 Coronation Avenue, NAMBOUR 9.30am-4.30pm - Cost: FREE IAgeWell is delighted to host Sunshine Coast’s 2021 Lifestyle 55 + expo. This expo showcases the very best the Sunshine Coast has to offer its over 55 community. www.iagewell.com.au
NOOSA OPEN STUDIOS OCTOBER 1 - 10 NOOSA AND HINTERLAND FIVE incredible art trails full of painters, potters, sculptors and more. www.noosaopenstudios.com.au September 2021 Your Local Lifestyle | Page 27
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COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH The Saturn was created by Californian bartender J. “Popo” Galsini. He entered it into the International Bartender Association World Cocktail Championship in 1967 and won. We love how refreshing it is on a warm hinterland winters day. Equipment: • A shaker • A strainer • High ball glass Ingredients: • 45 ml East London Dry • 7.5 ml Velvet Falernum • 15 ml Lemon Juice • 15 ml Passionfruit Puree or syrup • 7.5 ml Orgeat How to mix: • Combine all the ingredients into your cocktail shaker and shake until the shaker is frozen. • Strain and pour contents into your high ball glass full of ice. • Garnish with a lemon twist and maraschino cherry Enjoy!
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YOUR SEASONAL PRODUCE WATCH with Matt Golinski
THE humble cauliflower is a member of the brassica family of plants, which includes broccoli, cabbages, kale, choy sum and bok choy, all of which are flourishing at this time of year. Probably the most versatile member of the species - cauliflower can be eaten raw, pickled, roasted, steamed, pureed, stir fried, curried, even grated and used as a low-carb gluten free version of cous cous. It adds great texture to dishes and its relatively mild flavour mixes well with lots of other ingredients. Look for pure white, compact heads that feel heavy for their size. To get the best bang for your buck, use the leaves and the stem in your meals as well. I’m a big fan of roasted cauliflower as part of a mix of roasted vegetables, but while it’s still a bit cool at night, it’s a great time to try this cauliflower au gratin, made all the more decadent with the addition of Woombye Ash Brie melted all over the top. I keep the stale end bits of my sourdough in the freezer for this sort of application. It’s a good way to avoid wasting bread. This is a pretty satisfying meal on its own served with a leafy green salad, but would make a great accompaniment to roast chicken, beef or lamb.
Cauliflower C A U L I F L O W E R A U G R AT I N W I T H W O O M B Y E ASH BRIE AND SOURDOUGH CRUMBS INGREDIENTS: • 1 whole head of cauliflower (about 1kg), broken into florets • 750ml milk • 60g butter • 60g flour • 1tbs Dijon mustard • 50g Parmesan, grated • Salt and pepper • 125g (½ block) Woombye Ash Brie • 100g sourdough, roughly torn • 1tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
METHOD: 1. Blanch the cauliflower in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain in a colander. 2. Heat milk in a small saucepan until it is almost boiling. 3. In another saucepan, melt the butter, add the flour and stir over the heat for 1 minute. 4. Slowly stir in the milk, a bit at a time, allowing the sauce to thicken each time before adding more. 5. Once all the milk has been added, bring to the boil for a few seconds, remove from heat, stir in the mustard and half of the Parmesan, season with salt and white pepper.
6. Mix the sauce through the cauliflower and spoon into a baking tray or casserole dish, pressing down to form an even layer. 7. Tear the brie into 1 cm pieces (this is easier if you pop it in the freezer for an hour before you do it so it’s nice and firm) and mix with the torn sourdough and the remaining Parmesan. Spread in an even layer on top of the cauliflower and bake for 25-30 minutes at 180°C. 8. Sprinkle over the fresh herbs and serve hot straight from the oven.
Serves 4 as a main course or 8 as a side dish
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POLITICS
S A N D Y B O LT O N
R O B S K E LT O N
member for Noosa
WELCOME to Spring!! Longer and warmer days, as well as some potential sneezing from those amazing blooms? Where to start! This month we went into lockdown which was seriously hard for our businesses and community. staff and our community. Our advocacies on several issues to the QLD Small Business Commissioner and the Premier saw both good and not so good news. Welcomed were the COVID-19 Business Support Grants - including for sole traders - and progress on insurances. However there are still ‘gaps’ which we have gone back to Minister Farmer with CC’s to the Premier and Treasurer on businesses ineligible for current funding support. Thank you to all who that have assisted in this advocacy. As reported previously, Government has allocated funding in this year’s Budget towards community transport to address the gaps we had identified and advocated about. The new Community Transport Program supports residents who are not eligible for other subsidisation to access medical appointments, with information at www.chde.qld.gov.au/about/initiatives/ community-transport-program. Should any of the existing subsidies, extended PTSS mapping or this new program not assist, we shall continue our pilot ‘Be: Noosa Connect-SCUH Transport’ until we have ascertained that no one else remains stranded in the system. Since the last column, I haven’t had the opportunity to congratulate over 100 brave souls who tackled Mount Cooroora for Pomona’s King of the Mountain 2021,
Warm regards, Sandy
LLEW O’BRIEN
federal member for Wide Bay
member for Nicklin harmonious and inclusive Queensland. We all want to live in a friendly, harmonious community and we can all create opportunities for people to feel valued and welcome, whether it’s in our local neighbourhood, sporting club, community group, cultural event, school community or workplace. When we all connect and contribute, we all help strengthen Queensland.
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as well as the team that made everything come together, well done!! And a ‘high five’ to Cooran State School who have received funding from the 2021 Seqwater Community Grants Program for a watershed to help students understand our connection with the catchment and waterway processes through a water sensitive urban garden which I was fortunate enough to see on my last visit! There is so much to report, and not much space in this column. Regular updates are available at www.sandybolton. com/noosa360, including updates on the Cooloola Great Walk and Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee. While you are there, please subscribe to our monthly newsletter and join us on Facebook! As always, don’t hesitate to contact our office via noosa@parliament. qld.gov.au or 5319 3100 if you require assistance or have any questions.
SEPTEMBER school holidays are just a few weeks away, and I’d like to thank all the teachers in Noosa communities who have worked hard this term, particularly throughout the challenges posed by the recent local lockdown, to ensure their students continue to get the best possible education. School holidays are traditionally a busy time on our roads as more people head to Noosa, Teewah, Rainbow Beach and other coastal areas of our beautiful region. Whether you’re travelling as well, or staying close to home, I encourage all road users to be patient, to be mindful of road and weather conditions, avoid distractions, follow the speed limit and wear a
F E N C I N G B O O ST
Koala protection on the Sunshine Coast and surrounds has received a huge boost with the Palaszczuk Government committing $5 million to maintain koala fencing across the region. Safeguarding koala populations is important, particularly during the current breeding season. We want to continue creating safer habitats for koalas and have listened to the community. Koalas seeking mates tend to move around more during breeding season, so having well maintained fencing is so important to keep them off the roads and away from cars. M U LT I C U LT U R A L G R A N T S
Do you have an idea for an event to be held in 2022 to celebrate Queensland’s multicultural identity here in Nicklin? Applications are open for funding to deliver multicultural events that engage people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the wider community to build a united,
seatbelt. Driving responsibly saves lives. While the impacts of the New South Wales and Victorian lockdowns are still creating uncertainty for the tourism market, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg recently announced a new business assistance package that is available to all businesses in Queensland impacted by lockdown that employ staff and have suffered a downturn of 30 per cent or more. The 2021 COVID-19 Business Support package is now open and it builds on the economic support the Morrison Government has provided Queensland households and businesses during the pandemic. Further information, including how to apply, is
Applications close at 11:59pm, Sunday September 12. For more information about the grants and how to submit a funding application please visit www.cyjma.qld.gov.au/cmq-program Q U E E N S L A N D DAY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
The Queensland Day Sponsorship Program encourages Queenslanders to celebrate Qld Day in a way that reflects the unique culture, heritage and aspirations of their own community. Each year Queenslanders mark this annual celebration of our people, places and achievements with festivals, markets, art initiatives, parades, family fun days or an event unique to their community. Sponsorship applications of up to $15,000 are being accepted for initiatives celebrating Queensland Day (June 6), held between Saturday 4 and Sunday June 12. I encourage local community organisations to apply. Applications close August 31.
Learn more here: www.bit.ly/QLDday2022
available at this link: www.business.qld.gov. au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/ covid19-support-grants, and applications close on November 16. Finally, thank you to everyone who has completed and returned their Census form. The Census is an important planning tool for all levels of government and helps inform decisions about transport, schools, health services, and roads. If you have not already returned your Census, please do so as soon as possible – if you need assistance or to order another form, please telephone 1300 512 441 or visit www.census.abs.gov.au/
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C L A R E ST E WA R T WELL as we continue to be impacted by COVID Council has introduced a raft of relief measures to ease the community impact around the uncertainties of COVID We’ve extended the rates discount to 17 September 2021 and rates can now be deferred until the end of December 2021 on request. We’ve deferred outstanding health licence renewals and footpath dining permits until the end of December. These initial measures will allow ratepayers to pay their increased rates based on an amount that suits their individual circumstances without incurring any penalty interest. To support businesses further, our business roundtable formed here at Council has successfully lobbied the State Government for a covid-19 cleaning rebate in a win for local businesses. Sub-committee member and Interim Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Ralph Rogers flagged the idea of urgent funding for COVID deep cleans and I had the opportunity to lobby the Treasurer Cameron Dick during a Zoom meeting last Friday with other SEQ mayors about the idea. It’s fantastic that the initiative was well received by the Treasurer and other mayors. In other news, our Hinterland Playground is well under way. The creek waterplay area with timber bridge crossings and pathways that connect active play
Noosa Mayor
areas is under construction. Major play equipment is being built offsite and in September we are set to start work on 34 new car parking spaces on Maple Street, plus 22 overflow parking spaces near the Cooroy tennis courts. As well, Maple Street is set to get a new raised pedestrian crossing between Apex Park and Cooroy Library. During the construction of the pedestrian crossing, we will need to close a section of Maple Street between the library and Mary River Road Bridge with diversions in place for around three weeks. We appreciate your patience. Finally, hinterland roads feature in the list of roads we’re resealing as part of this year’s reseal program. We’ll be heading to Pomona with the reseal program soon. Streets set for resealing include Ambulance St, Belwood Pl, Pioneer Road, Pottery St, School St, and Smedley Dr. It’s all systems go in the Hinterland. Until next month, stay safe, Clare.
TED O’BRIEN
federal member for Fairfax
O LY M P I C TA S K FO R C E
A FG H A N I STA N S I T U AT I O N
These are exciting times for the areas of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa, as we look forward to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games on home soil. I convened a meeting of community leaders to discuss the formation of a local Olympic Taskforce recently, with the aim of tapping into the collective brilliance of our region. My aim is to develop ways that we can maximise the benefit to the entire Coast in the lead up to the Games, and well beyond. It is all about working together in pursuit of a shared vision for the future. Olympians, business identities, political representatives from all three tiers of government, and leaders from community and sports groups workshopped ideas at the Maroochy RSL on how we can extract the maximum benefit from the Games. With this collaborative approach, we can all be winners on the journey to 2032.
I was deeply disturbed to see the heartbreaking images from Afghanistan, and the capital Kabul, as the Taliban took control. The swiftness of the takeover and the chaos it caused stunned many observers across the world. I wish to pay tribute to the men and women of the Australian Defence Force for their service during the 20-year conflict. These are difficult times for our veterans, and many vulnerable people in Afghanistan. The members of our Defence Force put themselves in harm’s way to protect our freedoms, our way of life and people in need. No matter what your view might be on this tragic conclusion to the campaign of the West in Afghanistan, let us all unite in honouring the fine members of the ADF.
VAC C I N E U P DAT E
The vaccine uptake locally continues to gain momentum, with local hospitals, GPs and pharmacies doing a terrific job. Many thanks to those who have received the vaccine. Every dose represents a shot of hope along the path back to normality.
Olympians Barry Cheales OAM, Alana Quade, Benny Pike & Larry Sengstock at the Taskforce meeting.
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M E E T N I C K Y & ‘ D O W H AT M AT T E R S’ NICKY Mih, Sunshine Coast based author of Do What Matters has a background in psychology, teaching and coaching. But now, she’s a woman on a mission – to prevent children being trafficked into the commercial sex industry, a mission set for her by survivors themselves after she spent a month with them nine years ago. “I saw terror in the eyes of girls who had just been rescued, I met survivors who had been tortured, I met survivors who were rebuilding their lives. It changed me. It taught me that you can love in an instant. It taught me what real strength was. And it taught me to spend my time doing something that really mattered.” Nicky asked these survivors what they wanted and how we could help. They wanted to end sex slavery. They explained that when girls are rescued from brothels the traffickers don’t go without girls, they just go out into the rural villages and take a new young girl. They wanted these girls to be protected. Not one of the girls Nicky met had been in school when they were trafficked. They believed that if they were in school, they wouldn’t have been trafficked. If they were in school, they would have been safe. These survivors had identified a gap. There were organisations collaborating with the police on rescue operations,
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there were aftercare centres and there were legal teams working in the justice system to bring about prosecutions. But Nicky couldn’t find an organisation out in these rural villages specifically identifying these girls before the traffickers did. And so was born Free To Shine, a child protection organisation preventing children being trafficked. Do What Matters, is a book about courage and achieving the seemingly impossible. It is for people who are ready to step up in their life. Come and meet Nicky Mih at her book signing at Berkelouw Book Barn, Eumundi. Wednesday September 22, 9-11am.
Embellish Me Beautiful
DARWIN, in the summer of 1963, is hot and heavy with humidity. It’s still a frontier town, full of people hoping for a new start - people with things to hide. It’s also a town full of secrets, racism, violence and corruption. It’s against this backdrop that we meet Ned, an idealistic policeman, married with a young baby. While out fishing in the wetlands, Ned stumbles across two men who have just discovered a dead body lying face down in the shallow edge of the swamp. The man, Ernie has met a very violent end, beaten and shot twice. When Ned’s boss, Senior Sargent Riley takes over the case and subsequently declares Ernie’s death a suicide, it doesn’t sit well with Ned who, despite being warned off the case, starts to do a bit of investigating. It is when Ned discovers two more bodies in the swamp that the investigation, and Ned’s life, starts to spiral out of control. Ned is torn between his need to see justice, and his need to protect his family, and he faces a difficult battle between his head and his heart, finally turning to drink when it all becomes too much. In Still, writer Matt Nable paints a vivid picture of a semi-lawless society, where the life of an Aboriginal is worth little and the whites who are sympathetic are viewed with suspicion. It is difficult reading in our current times but seems particularly realistic. The language is harsh, the characters are uncompromising, and the landscape is unforgiving. Still is a fast paced and suspenseful Australian Novel.
CROSSING to the other side of the world, and a no-less inhospitable landscape Jeanine Cummins’ latest novel American Dirt tells the story of a bookstore owner, Lydia and her young son, Luca who are forced to flee from their middle-class existence in Acapulco and partake in the perilous journey north through Mexico and into the United States. The novel is shocking, but very matter of fact in its depictions of the extent of the violence and misery in Mexico and other parts of Central and South America that is forcing people to flee from their homes and try to illegally cross the border. From the descriptions of the vast goods trains that the locals call La Bestia, and the many people who attempt to climb aboard and ride the train to the border, to the satellite clusters of assistance groups established along the route to help the migrants on their journeys, to the sheer terror of trying to escape the corrupt and ruthless local immigration agents who are ostensibly there to round up the migrants and send them home, but who are often working for the drug cartels and who can be more dangerous that whatever it is that the migrants are trying to escape, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat with your fingers crossed for a safe and successful outcome. To grab your copy head to Berkelouw Books, Eumundi or order a copy from Little Shop of Soul, Cooroy.
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F L O AT I N G L A N D RETURNS FOR 2021
26 SEPTEMBER: Workshop - The Art of Landscaping with Ruth Horton K I D S WO R KS H O P S
Fabrizio Biviano, Black Swan Theory 2021. Photo by Jennifer Dean.
18 SEPTEMBER: CLAY - Raku with Mal Butterworth 19 SEPTEMBER: Workshop - Unleash Your Creative Potential with Rose Hewartson
20 + 27 SEPTEMBER: Clay Play, Intro to Wheel Throwing (8+yrs) 20 + 27 SEPTEMBER: Clay Play, Hand Building (8+yrs) 21 + 23 SEPTEMBER: Urban Abstract Painting (8+yrs) 28 + 30 SEPTEMBER: Urban Abstract Painting (8+yrs)
25 SEPTEMBER: Workshop - Plein Air Abstract Watercolour with Libby Derham
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FLOATING Land Biennale, returns to Noosa this October. This year, Australia’s premier art-inthe-environment project draws on Noosa’s international reputation as a community and destination focused on caring for, and engaging with, the natural environment. The 16-day event will feature 30 curated projects across two key sites – Boreen Point and the Park Road Boardwalk at Noosa Heads. Installed along the foreshore of Queensland’s natural saltwater lake, Lake Cootharaba, a trail of contemporary art pieces will guide visitors on a journey of quiet reflection. While the projects presented this year will bear a light touch and fleeting presence in the natural environment, says Noosa Regional Gallery Director and Biennale Curator Michael Brennan, their brief
occupation is intended to thoughtfully provoke the audience. Using art to provide an opportunity for audiences to engage in conversation about the environment, Floating Land: at the edge of ideas will include an abundance of site-responsive projects, tours, artist-led workshops, symposium, performances and unique opportunities for visitors. Featuring local, national and international artists at varying stages of their professional careers, Floating Land: at the edge of ideas will run from October 9 to 24. For full details of the artistic program and associated events, please visit floatingland.org.au Floating Land: at the edge of ideas will launch with a FREE community event at Boreen Point on Saturday October 9, from 3-6pm. All welcome.
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On a knife’s edge
NOOSA hinterland can boast its fair share of artisans, and high up on Black Mountain you will find a studio called Crocodile Creek Knives, which will feature in this year’s Noosa Open Studios Art Trail. Knife-maker Geoff Cook’s studio is filled with ‘blokey’, heavy looking machinery, and of course a forge he uses when handcrafting his unique knives. Geoff majored in Knife Making from
RMIT (Melbourne) - and feels very privileged as the course is no longer on offer. Starting out in his uncle’s jewellery store aged 12, he was hand-making wedding rings. He became fascinated by all things metal, knives in particular, growing into a passion for “one-off, no two are the same” knives. Whether a chef- or humble pocket-knife, each is painstakingly made to be functional and beautiful in design and simplicity. “Every knife not only has artistry and beauty, each one has its own soul,” Geoff said. The first blade was forged in 400BC in Belgium. It starts with the selection of two
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types of high-carbon steel. Layer upon layer, 63 in total, are fusion-welded, heat treated, forged then beaten under a power hammer. Then it’s more heat to de-stress the steel, resulting in a blade that will ultimately hold a razor-sharp edge. Geoff uses African ebony, Queensland blood gum, black bean timber, or Australian staghorn for handles, also Australian agate and opals from Lightning Ridge - all designed to last a lifetime or more. The 20-stage process can take Geoff up to 25 hours of work per knife. Once completed, he handcrafts its leather or timber sheath. If ‘Zen’ can be found in artistic endeavours, Geoff will find it in the fire of his forge, in the beating of his hammer, in the shriek of his grinder, the squeal of his belt sander and the rhythm and pace of the sharpening. Geoff has held numerous exhibitions over the years and is participating in the Noosa Open Studios Art Trail again this year. Last year he had 400 visitors to his studio. This year’s Art Trail dates are October 1, 2 and 3, and October 8, 9, and 10. Geoff can also be contacted for private appointments on 0418 156 357.
I N T R O TO S P F X : C U T S , BRUISES, BITES AND BULLET HOLES This workshop is a fun and engaging hands-on experience that allows participants to explore the introductory skills of special effects makeup with industry professionals. You will learn how to create effects such as: Cuts, Bruises, Bites and Bullet Holes. A much-loved workshop by all who participate. Cost $10. Bookings essential. September 15, 4.30 to 6.30pm Noosaville Library, Ages 13-18 Phone: 5329 6555 Email: libraryevents@noosa.qld.gov.au
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C O L O U R Y O U R W O R L D , B O L D LY IT TAKES a keen eye to witness the subtle changes in light, shadow and hue as the seasons change across the Noosa hinterland. Artist of 24 years Amanda Brooks has that eye, and much more, as evidenced in her vast body of works produced during these years. Amanda will be participating in the upcoming Noosa Open Studios Art Trail event running from October 1 – 10. Take a plain painted wall and put a vibrant Brooks painting of an Australian animal or landscape and the room transforms in a warm, welcoming way. That’s why her works can be found in homes and businesses across the nation, as well as in private collections in South-East Asia, Europe and the United States. “My observations of nature are displayed in the way I approach my contemporary landscapes, bold florals, birds, animals and portraiture,” Amanda said. “When one is in touch with nature, no season passes unnoticed.” Amanda was born into a family of artists and musicians. “I started as a graphic designer, and moved on to become a teacher of painting,” she said.
“That start has given me a discipline and lifelikeness, and attention to detail.” Amanda is always in demand by renovators, home decorators and designers who regard art as part of a home’s foundations rather than an afterthought. “It’s the warmth the paintings bring to people’s homes and lives that attract buyers,” she said. Such has been the demand, Amanda’s husband Jason has become a business partner, as well as getting involved in the raising of their children Coco, Jasper and Indigo. “He joined me when we launched our brand-new online store including prints and a homewares range seven years ago. “He takes care of all the behindthe-scenes business of running our full-time online store, doing all the limited-edition prints, packaging and accounts. “I take care of the marketing side: styling, website, customer care, photography, gift range and artworks. “In order to be as prolific and productive I needed someone to be able to help with everything, so I had time to paint.”
TINBEERWAH ART GROUP ANNUAL SHOW KEEP Calm and Paint on! That is the motto of the members of the Tinbeerwah Art group (TAG). Artists have been busy all year preparing for their annual three day art show at Tinbeerwah Hall. Owing to COVID-19 restrictions there will be no gala opening for the art show. There will be paintings to suit every taste all for sale at reasonable prices. Once again this year TAG is donating funds raised from gold coin door entry, raffle and artists donations to Katie Rose Cottage Hospice, Doonan in memory of TAG founder the late Gwen Blair. The raffle includes two beautiful paintings donated by TAG member Avril Hare. Tinbeerwah Hall, Cnr Sunrise and Noosa-Cooroy Rd, Tinbeerwah. Friday September 17 to Sunday 19 For further information contact: Jan Cooke Ph 0412 769 351 or cookeandbutler@aapt.net.au TAG artist Virginia Spencer-Bower
Amanda’s work can be previewed at her website artbybrooks.com.au
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Come & Explore
Q U E E N S L A N D’S L A R G EST A RT T R A I L O C T O B E R 1 -1 0 D I S C OV E R T R A I L 4 : C O O R OY
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MASTER PASTELLIST, PAINTER
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Anne paints in both pastel and oil from her home studio at Lake MacDonald, and teaches pastel workshops, classes and demonstrations.
Diane’s love and passion for nature is apparent in her abstract and unique body of work. Lines and a myriad of colours contort in a wrestle of shapes and textures on paper.
Jennie is a local artist who uses layering and a negative painting method to achieve her vibrant, abstract floral paintings. Her love of nature is at the heart of all her work.
Rowley Drysdale is one of Australia’s foremost ceramic artists, creating ceramics, sculpture and painting. Rowley is also the owner of Quixotica Art Space in Cooroy.
379 Lake MacDonald Drive, Lake MacDonald 4563 www.anneyang.com.au
22 Miva Street, Cooroy 4563 Instagram @bark.ink
4 Bartholomew Court, Cooroy 4563 Instagram @jennie.smith.art
151 Musa Vale Road, Cooroy 4563 www.rowleydrysdale.com.au
8 3 CA R O L WAT K I N S C E R A M I C I ST
She uses combustibles, oxides and her own glazes to produce raku, naked raku and saggar works. The unpredictable results can be breathtaking. 193 Blueberry Drive, Black Mountain 4563 www.hinterlandceramics.com
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His work is represented in many public and private collections all over Australia, the USA, UK, Italy, France and New Zealand. Dom moved from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast in 2015
C E R A M I C I ST
20 Sugargum Place, Black Mountain 4569 Email: dvioli50@gmail.com
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CERAMICIST, ILLUSTRATOR, PAINTER
Sarah Therese enjoys creating with paint and clay to make colourful paintings and ceramics. Recently, Sarah has combined her love of flowers, colour, drawing and clay to decorate wheel thrown porcelain pots. 151 Musa Vale Road, Cooroy 4563 www.sarahjanetherese.com.au
9 3 SANDR A ROBERTSON
90 MADELEINE COOK PA I N T E R
Wolf explores metal using his skills and knowledge to create unique pieces. He is also inspired-to turn paper origami into Metalgami.
Geoff crafts hand made knives, creating beautifully balanced and functional knives, incorporating ancient Damascus steel techniques including modern bronze castings.
Madi Cook works with oil paints on canvas. She is self-taught and enjoys painting subjects of strength and beauty, such as Horses, Cattle and Australiana.
Digging and processing the local clays and developing wood-ash glazes gives Sandra’s pottery designs exclusive natural effects on her domestic ware.
403 Happy Jack Creek Road, Carters Ridge 4563 www.hartfiredesigns.com
660 Black Mountain Road, Cooroy 4563 Email: info@geoffsigns.com.au
660 Black Mountain Road, Black Mountain 4563 Email: xquizart@yahoo.com.au
5 Lorikeet Lane, Cooroy 4563 www.sandrarobertson.com.au
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Kerry’s Studio is set on a tranquil property in the Noosa Hinterland where she creates her ceramics, including functional and sculptural pieces.
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Tania creates a range of functional and sculptural ceramics. She fires her work in a large Japanese Anagama wood kiln at her studio “Arcadia”. 413 Old Ceylon Road, Ridgewood, Cooroy 4563 Facebook: @syrinx.anagama.5
97 ANN WHITE
Trevor is a multi-award winning artist. His energetic, contemporary Outback paintings are now collected around the country. He paints quick studies en plein air and completes them back in his picturesque Cooroy studio. 27 Musa Vale Road, Cooroy 4563 www.trevorpurvis.me
MIXED MEDIA ARTIST, PAINTER, PRINTMAKER, SCULPTOR
Lakeland’s artworks are contemporary landscapes, inspired by the flora, fauna, and stunning landscapes of the Noosa Biosphere and the rainforest surrounding Studio Indigo. 11 Pine Tree Drive West, Lake MacDonald 4563 www.lakelandartist.com
G L A S S A R T I ST, S C U L P TO R
MIXED MEDIA , PRINTMAKER
Jenny’s passion for textures and colour is evident in her bold and vibrant use of glass. She encases her glass pieces in timber to make her unique sculptural forms.
Steven J. Hill is a visual concept artist who specialises in creating large format photographic rotoscoped impressionist style, indoor and outdoor artwork.
15 Exhibition Street, Pomona 4568 www.annwhiteart.com.au
3 Jirrima Crescent, Cooroibah 4565 Facebook: @jens.glass.art.studio
507 Cootharaba Road, Cootharaba 4565 www.bulumbeer.com.au
9 8 E R I K A M AY E R
G L A S S A R T I ST, S C U L P TO R , M I X E D M E D I A A R T I ST
Erika explores internal states of being and imagination through fluid, translucent, and solid forms and materials. 23 Sunset Way, Cooroibah 4565 www.erikamayer.com
9 6 W E N DY M C G R AT H
1 0 1 P E T E R S M I T H
1 0 3 W E N DY B R I T TO N
M E TA L S C U L P TO R
C E R A M I C I ST
Peter is a self taught welder who has developed a passion for making large feature sculptures. His skills in using steel has given Peter the opportunity to create many different types of pieces.
The sense of Wendy’s love for fun comes through in her work. Natural surroundings influence a lot of her pieces both sculptural and practical. Her studio is always filled with a diverse array of work.
7 Bushman Court, Pomona 4568 Facebook: @PKCreations1
27 Yatama Place, Cooroibah 4565 www.wendybrittonceramics.com
9 9 JENNY McELHINNEY
C E R A M I C I ST, S C U L P TO R
Through clay Jenny is given the freedom and inspiration to create different forms and finishes. Her range of garden sculptures include soft female forms, large rustic pots and coloured birds on metal rods. 52 Hawk Road, Pomona 4568 Instagram: @heartfelt.ceramics
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ART TRAIL
1-1O OCTOBER
1 0 2 ST E V E N H I L L
Ann’s work reflects the Noosa and Sunshine Coast hinterland’s mountains and birds, the pleasures of domesticity in Pomona, urban landscapes and reminiscences of adventurous travel.
9 5 T R E VO R P U R V I S PA I N T E R
M I X E D M E D I A , PA I N T E R
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SEPTEMBER GIG GUIDE 2 0 2 0 D I ST I L L E RY Sept 4
2pm
Jordan Mac
Sept 11 2pm
Black Rabbit George
Sept 18 2pm
Nathan Kaye
Sept 25 2pm
Jordan Mac
Majestic Theatre 100th birthday celebration
‘ T R A I L B L A Z E R S’ C O M E S TO C O O R OY !
C O O R OY R S L : Sep 3
6pm
David Zuric
Sep 10 6pm
Billy Guy
Sep 17
6pm
Those Folks
Sep 24 6pm
Demi Casha Arioso Chamber Ensemble
I M P E R I A L H OT E L E U M U N D I Sep 3
6.30pm Ordio
Sep 17
5.30pm Manoa
Sep 23
7pm
Sep 25
7.30pm Sunny Coast Rude Boys
HinterJam
MAJESTIC THE ATRE P OMONA Sep 16 Michael Fix and Mark Cryle Sep 19 100th Birthday party Sep 25 Emily Maguire T E WA N T I N N O O S A R S L Sep 11
7pm
Mason Rack Band
Sep 18 7pm
Those Folk
Sep 25 7pm
Sam Hay Band,
Winchester Revival & East Coast Lows
THE Majestic Theatre Pomona will hold its final birthday celebration event on September 19. A packed program of events is on offer with a closing performance by Arioso Chamber Ensemble. We’ll be featuring the 1937 Compton Organ with the Maestro Ron West playing a short silent movie. Chris Rose will be playing recitals on the grand piano and there will be champagne for toasting and birthday cake. To finish the event we will be laying two new stars on the pavement in front of the theatre. If you have a great story of your visit to the Majestic Theatre Pomona we are currently compiling a book “100 Years of Majestic Memories” and we would love to put your story or photographs
SEPTEMBER Michael Fix & Mark Cryle Featuring v 1937 Compton Organ Arioso Chamber Ensemble 2 pavement stars laid Music for the soul with Sarah King on Violin Louise King on Cello
OCTOBER
A tribute to ABBA The Story The Music The Legend Launch - Noosa Shire Women’s Collaborative Local Funk Blues & Groove @ The Majestic. Come take a Look
NOVEMBER
– Great local outfit – Mixed bag
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into our book. Email us at admin@ themajestictheatre.com.au or phone us for more information on 5485 2330. The tickets are $30 or $25 concession. Doors open 1pm. Event runs from 1.30 to 5.30pm. www.themajestictheatre.com.au
Giveaway!
We have two double passes to give away to two lucky people. Just email your best memory of the Majestic Theatre Pomona to admin@ themajestictheatre.com.au for your chance to be in the running to win tickets to this milestone event!
COAST Academy of Song & Dance will be putting on their new original production of Trailblazers at the Cooroy Memorial Hall on September 3, 4 and 5 at 6:30 pm. This fun ‘girl power’ musical is about some of the most influential women in history! According to Principal Anna Quayle, ‘This is definitely CASD’s most interesting and varied show in terms of the depth of characters, contrasting situations, and dance styles. The sheer volume of songs and dances that the cast have learned in less than three terms is astonishing” There are 22 very talented cast members in the show aged between 9 and 16. This very talented cast can’t wait to present to our Hinterland community- TRAILBLAZERS! Tickets are $25 for Adults and $15 for Children 16 and under. Tickets will be sold at the door, or can be booked by contacting Anna on Ph: 0466 508 489 or anna@songanddancenoosa.com.au
MUSIC
BOUTIQUE CINEMA SCREENINGS IN EUMUNDI TICKETS are now on sale for a series of Friday night Boutique Cinema screenings in September hosted by The Imperial Hotel Eumundi. Manager of The Imperial Hotel & Eumundi Brewery Paul Thomas says the pop-up cinema is adjacent to the hotel in the space formerly known as ‘The Store’. “We’re excited to be able to offer a seated, socially-distanced cinema space,” Paul says. “It’s boutique cinema in comfy retro lounge chairs with bar snacks on offer from the Imperial kitchen and drinks available to enjoy throughout the movie. “With strictly limited seats available, we recommend movie-lovers get in quick to secure seats,” he says. Pre-booking is essential via TryBooking – with ticketing links and event information at www.imperialhoteleumundi.com.au Seating is first come, first served. Ticket holders’ information will be collected for the purposes of Track & Tracing to comply with current COVID restrictions. Providing your info is a condition of entry to this event. The screening dates and titles are: Friday September 10 - SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN (M)
Live & Original S E P T 1 1 : M A S O N R AC K B A N D
Friday September 17 - SCHOOL OF ROCK (PG) Friday September 24 - NOMADLAND (M) Doors open 6.30pm, with the screenings commencing at 6.45pm (ish). Tickets just $15.
One of the hardest working blues and roots bands in Australia, originating from the Gold Coast in Queensland, Mason Rack Band is not afraid to break all the musical genre rules. Known for a swampy blues / rock sound the band influences include flashes of Tom Waits, Jimi Hendrix, Tex Perkins, Jeff Buckley and Muddy Waters with roots extending to Ben Harper. Throw in a slide guitar, raspy vocals, a rocking bluesy bass, massive drum percussion and the result is a spectacular kaleidoscope of musical genres. The popular three piece is renowned for their amazing live stage performances.
IMPERIAL H OT E L C O U R T E SY BUS The Imperial Hotel’s FREE courtesy bus operates Friday and Saturday from 5pm, travelling to Eumundi, Belli Park, Cooroy, Doonan, Eerwah Vale, North Arm, and Verrierdale. Phone Aaron on 0478 814 169.
nostalgia and hope. Their musical talent and compassionate view of life shines through in each and every original composition. Their genuine stage presence and joyful melodies will have you smiling right from the start and all
the way through to the encore!
S E P T 1 8 : T H O S E FO L K
SEPT 25: SAM HAY BAND, WINCHESTER
Truly authentic, naturally charismatic, and delightfully entertaining, Lawrence Menard (USA) and Clare Quinn (AUS) are the transpacific troubadours known as Those Folk. Their intimate stage show is constantly evolving with the introduction of new instruments and dynamic songwriting. Vocal harmonies are featured alongside guitar, accordion, banjo, tenor guitar, harmonicas and percussion. Their heartfelt lyrics tell tales of travels, love,
REVIVAL & EAST COAST LOWS
3 Bands one night – a variety of genres.
In 2020, The Sam Hay Band was formed and consists of Sam Hay, Paul Klapper and Kaleb Preo. The trio creates a signature sound and explores different genres and styles, while currently pushing the genre boundaries of coastal folk. Winchester Revival are bringing back the glory days of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The East Coast Lows are a Sunshine Coast based band, specialising in original blues!
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3rd David Zuric | 10th Billy Guy 17th Those Folk | 24th Demi Casha Thank you to everyone who donated to our Fundraiser for Zara Grace Simmons. $15,000 was raised!
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400g Rump with salt & pepper squid garlic cream sauce topper with a pot of Great Northern More info at : www.cooroyrsl.com.au 25 Maple Street, Cooroy 5447 6131 September 2021 Your Local Lifestyle | Page 39
SENIOR LIFESTYLE
Jolly good Scone Time
O U T A N D A B O U T Seniors FA B U LO U S 6 0 ’S P L U S
BINGO
Every Thursday, 9.30am Cooroy RSL, Maple St, Cooroy
Every Monday, 10am Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina Every Thursday, 10am Boathouse, Noosa River. Joan: 0419 517 869.
T E WA N T I N - N O O SA G A R D E N C LU B
2nd Monday, 1pm Salvation Army Hall, Bartlett St, Noosaville 0473 902 261.
PATC H E S O F C O O R OY
Every Tuesday, 9am to 2pm CWA, Maple St, Cooroy Margaret Kippen: 0409 544 713.
SCONETIME
2nd Tuesday, 10 to 11.30am Cooroy Memorial Hall, Maple St, Cooroy Martin: 0473 902 261.
COMMUNITY CHOIR
S E N I O R S ST R E N GT H C L A S S
Every Tuesday, 4 to 5.30pm CWA Hall Eumundi. All levels of ability accepted and no auditions. Joan: 0419 517 869. S O C I A L B A L L R O O M DA N C I N G
Every Tuesday, 7 to 9.30pm Pomona Memorial School of Arts Everyone welcome: 0407 456 939. C O O R OY H O O K E R S
Every Thursday, 9am CWA, Maple St, Cooroy Virginia: 0427 221 931.
Wednesdays 10.15am to 11am Fully supervised by BodyPepper Fitness suitable for all levels of fitness. Cost: $5 per class Location: Yandina School of Arts Hall Address: 11 Farrell Street, Yandina Karyn: 0449 912 639 or email karynweepers@gmail.com ITALIAN LANGUAGE CONVERSATION
Every 2nd Thursday 10.30 am - 12 noon
Join a small fortnightly group to practice everyday Italian conversation. We help each other with stress and pronunciation. Fine Espresso & Spa 239 Gympie Tce Noosaville Isabella Dusi, isabelladusi039@gmail.com https://italydreaming.com.au If you have event you would like to share email us: hello@yourlocallifestyle.com.au
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WHILST Sconetime in August had lower numbers with all of us having just come out of lock down the volunteers and Sconetime attendees still had jolly good time ... Join local seniors in the Cooroy Memorial Hall to enjoy a scrumptious morning tea of fresh baked scones! Open to all, Sconetime is designed to create meaningful community connections, the event is also a wonderful opportunity for seniors, along with their carers, companions and family to establish a regular monthly social event. The next Sconetime is on Tuesday September 14 at 10.00 to 11.30am www.trybooking.com/BTNQN
VO L U N T E E R S D E S P E R AT E LY N E E D E D Volunteers are needed for Smart Pups new Pomona Charity Shop. Even if you can only spare 2-3hrs once a week, it would be a great help to them. Our opening hours at Pomona are 9.30am-2pm Mon-Fri. They need more volunteers so that they can open longer and on Saturday mornings. Proceeds go to help train these wonderful dogs used to assist special needs children. Contact Sheri Archer, Charity Shop Manager Mobile: 0438 045 558
SEPTEMBER SUDOKU To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows, each of the nine 3 x 3 blocks. Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or 3x3 block.
NOVICE 0002
AC R O S S
EINSTEIN 0001
D OW N
1. Lovers’ squabbles
16. Burlesque actress
1. Monotony
9. Niggling worry
19. Director, Woody ...
7. Undid (skirt)
17. Exerted (oneself )
2. Become tattered
11. Documents fastener
21. Assignment
8. Fear
20. Intensifying (of war)
3. Unknown writer
13. ... sleeping dogs lie
22. Prison
10. Children
23. Relieved
4. Refreshments booth
15. NE US state
12. Rissole
24. All of space, the ...
5. Widening
16. Personal money order
14. Yemen port
25. Situate
6. Light-bulb inventor
18. Dally
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C R E AT I V E CA R D M A K I N G
COME and create hand-made cards in a relaxed friendly setting at the Cooroy RSL. Held on a regular basis, Saturdays at 10am. Enjoy a delicious morning tea. Classes $12 - create 3 projects, bring your own adhesives and papercraft toolkit. Bookings are essential gayeschrader@bigpond.com
A selection of the 65 Christmas cards sent off to Drought Angels recently. The cards will be distributed to our Aussie farmers. Thanks to my fellow crafters, Patty Jones, Robyn Barclay , Chris Stewart, Barbara Boesten for their help and Rosa Huddy and Irene Lally for donations of card stock.
S E N I O R S P O I S E D T O TA K E T O S TA G E WITH QLD BALLET WORKSHOPS TICKETS are now on sale for Sunshine Coast seniors keen to channel their inner ballerina or ballerino in a special workshop being held at Venue 114, Bokarina, during Seniors Month in October. This year’s theme is Social Connections and older adults are urged to step out of their comfort zone, get out and get active on Friday October 15. Venue 114 Manager Louise Thompson said she was delighted to welcome Queensland Ballet back to the Sunshine Coast. “Around the world adults of all ages are discovering what Queensland Ballet has known forever – that movement is a great way to improve poise, core strength, stamina and have a whole lot of fun,” Ms Thompson said. “These workshops are designed to stimulate participants both physically and mentally and, importantly, they’re suitable for all levels of experience including beginners.” There are four different styles of ballet workshops on offer with morning or afternoon tea including fresh scones with jam and cream, tea and barista coffee also available. WO R KS H O P S F R I DAY O CTO B E R 1 5
Morning session
9-10am Ballet For Seniors
L I B R A RY W H AT ’S O N D I S C OV E R I P H O N E A N D I PA D
Monday September 13, 10.30-12noon Cooroy Library Wednesday September 15, 10.30am-12noon Noosaville Library. Free, bookings required. SEWING WORKSHOP – LINED ZIP PURSE
Learn how to insert a zipper into your own stylish fully lined purse. A great gift idea for your creative loved ones! BYO fabric to suit. Monday September 6, 9.30-11.30am Noosaville Library. Thursday September 9, 9.30-11.30am Cooroy Library. Free, bookings required.
S E W I N G WO R KS H O P – TOT E B AG
Learn how to cut out a pattern to create your own handy fully lined tote bag with pocket in this hands on workshop. BYO approx. 1m of fabric.
Image courtesy of Queensland Ballet photographer David Kelly.
10-10.30am Morning Tea break 10.30-11.30am Seniors Stretch Class
Afternoon session
12.30-1.30pm Seniors Jazz Class 1.30pm-2pm Afternoon Tea Break 2–3pm Seniors Stretch Class
Tickets are $10 per workshop or $15 each workshop including a delicious morning tea or afternoon tea. To book please call Venue 114 on 5413 1400 or visit www.venue114.com.au
Monday September 13, 9.30-12noon Noosaville Library. Thursday September 16, 9.30-12noon Cooroy Libarry. Free, bookings required. INTRO TO SOCIAL MEDIA
Monday September 27, 10.30-12noon Cooroy Library. Wednesday September 29,10.30-12noon Noosaville Library. Free, bookings required. D I S C OV E R A N D R O I D
Monday September 20, 10.30am-12noon Cooroy Library. Wednesday September 22, 10.30am-12noon Noosaville Libary. Free, bookings required. For more information visit the events calendar www.libraryevents.noosa.qld.gov. au/ or contact us on 5329 6555.
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H E A LT H
Seeing your life from a spiritual perspective MEDITATION Master Don Victor Ferdinando, introduces meditations and other spiritual tools including Vedic Astrology and Nadi Astrology from his Siddha lineage to help understand life in a very broad way to solve your problems. Vedic Astrology and Nadi Astrology are two powerful tools used by the enlightened masters to navigate through life and give insight to challenges and prescribes remedies to change our life to have better outcomes. V E D I C A ST R O LO GY
This ancient Indian science that shows how the planets and star clusters effect humans and all living things and how their changes and movements influence our day to day life is a tool used by the enlightened Siddha masters to guide people. Evaluating and predicting your life circumstances in many areas including health, relationships, finances and enlightenment gives a person a clear sense of purpose, highlighting our strengths and weaknesses and gives suggestions on how to improve our life from a very non-rational perspective. Vedic Astrology provides a unique combination of information about a person’s life in 12 detailed sections. This is based on a person’s exact time and date of birth, location and takes into account 27 star clusters and 9 planetary
positions at the particular time of birth that makes up a person’s individual destiny. Your birth chart is a powerful blueprint about your life - past, present and future. It reveals your life purpose, how your mind works, your birth-star details, and which planets influence all areas of your life. N A D I A ST R O LO GY
Nadi Astrology is an ancient super science that goes even beyond Vedic Astrology. It sheds light on the journey of your soul and helps you understand your past, present, and future and why certain challenges are presented in a persons life and how to overcome them through spiritual methodologies. Also known as Nadi Jyotish, this is the Science of Thumbprints and the mystical in nature. The great sages of India have etched our destinies on palm leaves as divine predictions. Their sight into the future showed them the difficulties that would prevail in modern times. This mystical science from our ancient seers, not only gives predictions about your life but also remedies to dissolve your karma (difficulties) and course correct your life in the right direction to have more peace and prosperity. For more information please visit www.prosperitysiddhateachings.com
LiveLife Helping Our Community As part of LiveLife Pharmacies goal of giving back to the Community, we are opening submissions to local Charity, Community and Support Groups to participate in our “LiveLife Community Support Program”. Each group chosen to participate will be allocated a specific month and will receive funds donated by the local LiveLife Pharmacies. To be a part of this exciting community initiative, please visit the LiveLife website www.livelifepharmacy.com to complete an online submission form or visit your local LiveLife Pharmacy
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Get moving with Council’s free Adults Come ‘n’ Try program
COUNCIL’S Adults Come ‘n’ Try sports program is back and will be rolling out again across Noosa through September. No matter who you are, locals will have the chance to sample a range of sports for free in a program that has something for everyone. The program includes a range of sports clubs, organisations and suppliers across the region who are opening their doors, classes and fields to local adults who want to sample different activities for the first time. Building on the success of last year’s program, Adults Come ‘n’ Try offers the opportunity to reconnect with an old sport or activity with a number of local gyms and keep-fit studios right across the shire who are keen to keep Noosa moving. Ideal for those who have always wanted
to try a particular sport such as a gym class, surfing, or cricket and have never had the support or motivation to do so, the jampacked timetable features a vast range of sports with fast-growing activities such as pickleball on the schedule. Locals can also try their hand at beach yoga, high energy dance, surfing, tennis, table tennis, Pilates, meditation and much more. The program runs from August 30 to September 12. Registration is now open and bookings are essential. Activities are limited to one visit per person for each free activity. To stay COVID-safe, participants are requested to liaise with each provider for availability and confirm their place. See full timetable on p 21. For more information visit council’s website, www.noosa.qld.gov.au/connecting-noosa
SPRING TO IT! with Erin Yarwood IF you felt that your fitness regime may have slipped a little by the wayside during the cooler months, rest assured that you’ll begin to feel like ramping things up again real soon! As the days begin to lengthen and the temperature starts rising again, you’ll be getting that spring back in your step in no time. Get ready to get rid of your trackie dacks, exchanging them for denim shorts and boardies. With more activity on the agenda and lighter, refreshing, generally healthier food options hitting your plate, you will be bouncing out of your skin and feeling brand new before you know it!! Need a little of motivation to help push you in the right direction?? Here’s a few tips to help you out… PLAN AHEAD
It’s great to want to start something or get moving, but sometimes writing things down and putting a plan and timeframe in place can make all the difference in actually making something happen. L I F T YO U R M O O D
I think we’ll all agree that it’s a weird and wonderful time at the moment. And with all that is going on in the world, sometimes we can feel a bit down or rather stressed. Sometimes without even realising
it. Make sure that you try not to let things get to you too much and focus on all of the good things happening around you. And remember, a perfect mood booster is movement! And it can also help to simply take your mind off things. Plus the endorphin rush after makes it all worth it! M E D I TAT E
Another great way to de-stress, relax and motivate is meditation. And it doesn’t have to be anything fancy. Just taking some time out to quiet your mind and simply focus on
your local guide B E AUTY SAL ON
your breathing can be all it takes. Or there are many wonderful local outlets where you can book into a class or attend a gathering. Even something like doing laps or going for a jog can be a form of meditation too. B U Y YO U R S E L F A N E W O U T F I T
You don’t have to go crazy or spend a fortune. But hey, who doesn’t feel good in a new outfit? Especially as the seasons change. Gain some confidence and feel good about yourself ! You deserve it.
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Nothing helps to put a spring in your step than getting together with some good mates for a catch up. Whether it’s at the local cafe, the park, going for a walk along the beach or climbing a mountain, the laughter shared is guaranteed to put you in a good mood and help to inspire you. So as the seasons change, feel that wonderful new change within you, and embrace the positivity.
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H E A LT H
SUGAR SUGAR SUGAR IT’S the million dollar question. How can something that tastes so good be so bad for you? Sugar has been coping a bad wrap for years, so lets take a closer look. There are four sugar groups • Glucose - main sugar found in your body produced by the food you eat and the prime source of energy that fuels your body. • Fructose – sugar in fruit • Sucrose - table sugar • Lactose – sugar in milk and dairy. These are what we call natural sugars and are the least harmful. That is of course if you aren’t lactose intolerant or have a reaction to fructose. It is the processed sugars that pose the greatest danger to our health. Consuming excessive amounts of processed sugars causes a flood of insulin in our blood stream, damaging arteries. Once the walls of the arteries are damaged the heart
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struggles to pump blood through the circulatory system. It is not uncommon for the heart to become overloaded causing heart failure or heart attacks. Processed sugars are proven to be linked with obesity, heart disease, CVD’s (cardio vascular disease), and even depression. What about artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame or saccharin? Well unfortunately the jury is still out in regard to the effects that they may have, but mounting evidence suggests that they could be linked to high blood sugar, poor gut bacteria and obesity by stimulating the appetite. Granted sugar is not a health food, but it is not the insidious poison it is often made out to be. Although most of us could stand to consume less of it, it is perfectly fine to enjoy a little bit. Indulge without guilt and remember, moderation is the key. www.foodtrition.com.au
Itchy, scratchy BEDBUGS!
BEDBUGS are small, wingless insects found all over the world. They are a nocturnal parasite, which means they rest during the day and are active at night. However, bedbugs are opportunistic and will bite in the day, especially if starved for some time. They feed on the blood of humans and prefer to hide in bedding and on mattresses where they have ready access to a source of food. Although bedbugs can harbour diseases in their own bodies, transmission to humans is highly unlikely and there is no evidence for transmission of disease. They are not dangerous, unless a person is allergic to them. Please note their presence is not an indicator of poor hygiene! WHERE DO BED BUGS LIKE TO HIDE?
• Mattresses, particularly along the seams • Bedding such as sheets and blankets • Between the cracks of wooden floors • Wall cracks or crevices • Carpet • Furniture, particularly in seams and cracks • Luggage and clothing W H AT D O T H E Y LO O K L I K E ?
Bed bugs can be detected visually, especially in the later stages of their life cycle when they can be over 5mm long. Small blood stains on mattresses are also another clear visual indicator of infestation; you may sometimes even be able to observe their “exoskeletons” after moulting. H OW D O I K N OW I F I H AV E B E E N B I T T E N BY B E D B U G S ?
Bed bugs will usually bite on the arms and shoulders (or any exposed area of the
body) which may result in small areas of swelling and itching of the skin. When bed bugs bite, they inject an anaesthetic (so you do not wake up from your sleep) and an anticoagulant (to make the blood thinner and feeding easier). Most people will not even realise they have been bitten until marks appear from one to several days after the initial bite. It can be difficult to distinguish bedbug bites from other insect bites. In general, the sites of bedbug bites usually are red, sometimes with a darker red spot in the middle, itchy, arranged in a rough line or in a cluster and located on the face, neck, arms, legs and hands. T R E AT M E N T O P T I O N S
Bed bugs bites do not usually pose a serious medical threat. The best treatment for a bite is to avoid scratching the area along with the use of these over-thecounter products found in your pharmacy: • Antihistamine Tablets • Hydrocortisone Cream • Antiseptic cream • Soap-free washes • Ice Packs and repellents M A N AG E M E N T A N D P R E V E N T I O N
Avoidance of infested areas is the method for prevention of bed bug bites. Proper treatment of affected rooms is the best way to prevent bed bugs in the home. Tuck your sheets in around you at night or wear clothes to bed! Remove mattresses from bed frames to complete a thorough check of the bedroom. Infested areas including all possible hiding places should then be treated with an appropriate insecticide. Vacuum the infested area thoroughly. Mattresses should be sealed in dark plastic and left outside in the hot sun. All clothes and bedding suspected of being infested should be washed in hot water (at least 60 degrees Celsius) and/or heated ironing or drying. Delicate materials can be placed into the freezer. The best way to prevent bed bugs is regular inspection for the signs of an infestation!
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TA K E A H I K E I N T H E H I N T E R L A N D with Andrea Taylor
Noosa National Park WELL Spring is here and there’s no better time to visit Noosa National Park. This very popular spot most of you may have already visited, but there is so much more to offer than just walking to Hell’s Gate. I highly recommend the walk through to Sunshine Beach (track 4), and returning on Tanglewood Walk (track 2), to the back of the National park picnic area. Once you get to Hells Gate you continue walking along Alexandria Bay to Lion Rock. There there are a couple of beautiful little inlets that you wish you could spend the day hidden away in. The views are amazing from Sunshine Beach looking all the way to Coolum. If you are adventurous enough there are the Paradise Caves to explore at Sunshine beach and lovely little rock pools to cool off in. Please allow yourself plenty of time for this walk as you will be stopping so much along the way taking in the magnificent views. This walk is approximately 12kms, about five to six hours return from the National Park entrance. This time of year if you’re lucky you might get to see one of over 33,000 Humpback Whales on their migration to the warmer waters of the Great Barrier Reef escaping the chilly waters of the Antarctica. Also enjoy our beautiful dolphin pods, the turtles at Hells Gate, abundant bird life and beautiful flowers and wattles along the way. This walk is suitable for everyone but if you don’t want to do the 12km give track 2 (Tanglewood Walk) a go. On this part of the track you may be lucky enough to spot a Koala, I’ve see them on the ground and up in the trees. If you see any Koala’s please let the information centre know, so you can share your experience with others. There are also electric BBQ’s, toilets, drinking water, showers, but limited parking and with wheelchair access to Tea Tree Bay. Don’t forget your back pack for this one, as you may like to take a dip in the blue water’s so you’ll need a towel, sunscreen,
Along the Tanglewood Track
Sunshine Beach looking towards Coolum
hat, snacks or picnic lunch and plenty of water. Also be careful where you park due to four hour limits, I suggest at the end of Hasting Street/ Noosa Spit Recreation Park. This is going to add another 2km to your walk. There is also the public bus, stopping at Noosa Parade. TransLink and Noosa Council offer a free service in peak times so please check their web page for
timetables. An early start is advisable, FYI the sun rise is amazing. We would love to hear any feedback on my walk’s, including photos so send an email to hello@yourlocallifestyle.com.au. We would love to include them in future articles. Happy Hiking, Andrea Taylor
Abundance of beautiful
creatures :)
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Cooran leads race to zero emissions
H OW TO STAY S A F E D U R I N G M AG P I E SWO O P I N G S E A S O N MAGPIE breeding season has begun across the Sunshine Coast and residents are asked to remain tolerant of this protected and iconic native animal when walking or riding near Magpie nests. Sunshine Coast Council Natural Areas Conservation Officer Tyron de Kauwe said magpies were very clever, remembering faces in their neighbourhood. “Magpies are pretty amazing birds and in fact only 10 per cent of breeding males will actually swoop,” Mr de Kauwe said. “Magpies will often stay in one area for up to 20 years. “When they walk around with their head tilted, they are actually listening for prey and are capable of hearing earthworms and larvae moving underground. Mr de Kauwe offered the following tips on staying safe during swooping season. “Swooping begins once the eggs are hatched and ends once the chicks have left the nest, which is about six to eight weeks,” he said. “When you see male magpies defending their territory, understand they are merely defending their young. “Move quickly through the area but do not run. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses or use an umbrella. Dismount and walk your bike and where possible, walk in groups – or avoid the area altogether. “Don’t act aggressively towards them as they have a very long memory, and this will just encourage further defensive behaviour in the future. “Most importantly though, take a moment to appreciate the complex carolling of one of Australia’s most iconic birds—our humble magpie.”
ZERO Emission Noosa(ZEN) has been tracking how different postcode localities are moving towards the goal of zero community emissions for Noosa by 2026, and in this article we focus on the village of Cooran which makes up postcode 4569. The name Cooran is derived from the Gubbi Gubbi word meaning ‘tall’ or ‘high up’ and is also a name they give to the Moreton Bay Ash tree. ZEN met up with Avid Marshall who is president of the Cooran Hall Committee to find out more about the town. Avid told us the hall is the oldest in the Noosa Shire being built in 1906, with the first meeting of the Noosa Council being held there in 1910. Whilst the official name is the Cooran Memorial School of Arts, Avid likes to transform it to ‘School of Hearts’. He says that best describes the context of the hall being the vibrant hub of the eclectic, inclusive community, featuring live music and theatre events, private functions, workshops, classes, community gatherings and more. Avid’s particularly passionate about the Cooran Acoustic Nights, which are held every six weeks, and have been running continuously for 32 years apart from a COVID enforced break last year. “It’s an institution, a supportive environment where we have a range of performers from seasoned professionals all the way through to people who are getting up on stage for the first time.” Avid’s also proud of the hall’s solar system and energy efficiency improvements.
The grant-funded solar system has been running for 10 years and they’ve never paid an electricity bill since, even though they now have air conditioning. All the lighting’s been switched to LED, and Avid’s pride and joy is the recently installed state of the art LED stage lighting. We also met with the folks from Cooran Earth Rights who are dedicated to protecting the local environment. Their crowning achievement has been the extinction of the coal and gas exploration lease following their amazing door-to-door survey which found 98% of locals wanted Cooran to be free from coal and gas field exploration. Noosa Council followed up with a similar declaration for the shire and with local member Sandy Bolton’s advocacy, the State Government decided not to renew the exploration permit. The group’s still active, last meeting chatting about the proposed bike path to Pomona, quarry traffic, green thumbs, community groups, plans to grow and networking within the community. Spokesperson Ann Gardiner proudly told us, “Cooran is currently generating 46% of its electricity from renewables. 56% of homes have rooftop solar and 42% of businesses. This is reducing our CO2 emissions and making Cooran a cleaner and greener place to live. Living in one of the sunniest parts of the world it makes sense to generate as much solar power as we can. It saves the consumer money and saves the planet emissions. Well done
Avid Marshall
Cooran - if we can keep up the steady pace of solar installations we will be on track for Zero Community Emissions by 2026.” Fellow Cooran Earth Rights member and local resident, June Norman, is equally passionate telling us, “I installed solar on my home nearly two years ago. Whilst it has reduced my power bill significantly my motivation is to reduce my carbon footprint so that I lessen my great grandchildren’s adverse experience of climate change. By my calculations the solar installation will pay for itself within four years. I’m very proud that Cooran is leading the Noosa region with the uptake of renewable energy.” Use your favourite search engine to find more about Cooran Acoustic Nights, the Cooran Hall and Cooran Earth Rights. Further details can be found at zeroemissionsnoosa.com.au/4569
OFF GRID LIFEST YLE EXP O COUNTDOWN IS ON EXHIBITORS are designing their stalls, workshops are being created, speakers are booked in and all lights are GREEN to go on the first ever Off Grid Lifestyle Expo. Imbil Showground on the weekend of September 11 and 12 is the place to be between 9am and 4pm. 60 exhibitors (including at least one tiny home) have already booked in and as we get closer, that number will swell. We include solar power, composting toilets, Super Dooper Poo, bees, permaculture, fire pits, blacksmithing, knife sharpening, wildlife carers, massage, an apothecary,
singing bowls, native plants, and seeds to name a few. Live music will be playing on the stage so bring a blanket and a hat then loiter for a while and enjoy. Coffee and food vans are waiting to serve their delicious offerings including fritters, crepes, vegan, fish and chips and frozen fruit ice-creams. Our plan is to go ahead unless QLD Health implement a lockdown. In this situation, the event will be postponed to a later date but will still proceed. Tickets would be refunded or moved at the request of the purchaser. We will be doing
our utmost that this event will not be cancelled. Tickets are $10 per day or $15 for the weekend. Under 16s are free. Tickets are available online at Humanitix or on the day. Information available at www. offgridexpo. com.au or phone Di on 0419 224 628
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Be a botanic Dad WHERE’S a good place to enjoy Fathers Day on Sunday, September 5? Noosa Botanic Gardens - that’s where. There’s a host of happenings at the gardens on that day, starting with a Bird Walk from 8-9am, where noted avian photographer Karl Granzien will identify some of the birdlife that calls the gardens home. From 10am to noon, you can head down to the poinciana trees near the Shade Garden to listen to the Noosa Orchestra Wind Quintet, a blend of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn, to send a soothing sound through the gardens. The Shade Garden itself will be open Sunday morning, as it is on the first Sunday of each month. The Botanic Gardens Friends have also
organised for a coffee van to be on hand to quench the thirsts, and you can bring a picnic down and grab one of the many little hideaway spots next to the lake to enjoy some good family time. And you can bring your dog - as long as it remains on a leash. Sunday, September 5, from 9am at Noosa Botanic Gardens at Lake MacDonald, only 4km along Lake MacDonald Dr from Cooroy.
Meanwhile, the Friends of the Botanic Gardens are excited they have received $500 in a community grant, which is to be the first step towards providing an electric golf buggy for people with mobility issues, to enjoy the gardens.
For more information visit www.noosabotanicgardensfriends.com
David Brownlee and son Indie take their dog Bowie for a stroll in Noosa Botanic Gardens
P E R M A C U LT U R E P A R A D I S E O P E N G A R D E N D AY
EVERYONE is welcome to enjoy Sean Morrow’s animal habitat and frog pond Permaculture Paradise this September! The property is 6.5 acres of gently sloping north-facing land, located in the Noosa Hinterland. The land is bordered on the northern side by Six Mile Creek, which runs between Pomona and Cooran. The gardens and property have been developed since 2002. The main focus of the garden/property is habitat creation for native birds, frogs, reptiles, small marsupials and insects There are thousands of native and endemic plants to help support these animals, as well as imported rocks, logs and mulch to create the habitat which supports abundant wildlife. Sean and his family have created over 74 habitat ponds and 12 bird baths across the property, which have greatly increased the biodiversity throughout the property. Organic home food production also makes up a major element of the garden/ property They grow 100+ species of edible plants ranging from vegetables, herbs and permaculture plants, through to Australian bush foods and exotic fruit and nut trees. The garden also contains plenty of exotic plants, including clumping
bamboo, trees, shrubs, herbs and ground covers, and lots of insect attracting plants. The Open Garden is open to members of the public, so bring along your friends and family. Date:
Saturday September 11
Time:
9am – 4pm
Tours:
9.30 to 11.30 am, and 1.30 to 3.30 pm
Location: 18 Hawk Lane, Pomona Entry:
$2 per person
Food:
Amari Flavours Brazilian street food van (g f options available)
Plant sales: A variety of plants, including edibles, will be available for purchase Cash only transactions available for entry and plant purchases. Contact: Sean Morrow on 0411 312 284 for any enquiries.
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Prepare for a safer summer CA L L I N G G A R D E N E R S A N D S E E D S AV E R S ! September is the start of Spring, the perfect time to plant red dragon snake beans, chilli, coriander, cosmos, dill, lettuce, marigold, nasturtium, parsley and tomatoes. Make sure you check out the Lucky Dig collection and see what garden goodies community has donated. Did you know Noosa Seed Library is accepting donations of seeds for our seed library? The Lucky Dig Collection comprises community seed donations and is available at all branches. How can you donate? Bring your seeds to your local branch, staff will ask you to fill out a form telling us a bit about your donations. What can you donate? We prefer to accept open-pollinated or heirloom seeds, if you’re not sure, donate anyway - we would love to accept them! Seeds are accessible at all library branches.
www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/services/ seedlibrary/
WITH the weather soon to warm up, it’s a reminder that August is the official start of the upcoming bushfire and storm season. Are you ready? We’ve all experienced how quickly weather events can develop and threaten homes and lives, so Noosa Council is working closely with hinterland communities to raise awareness of the need to be prepared. In partnership with Pomona Community House, council is offering residents in the hinterland communities information sessions to assist with disaster preparedness and building resilience leading into the bushfire and storm season. Understanding local disaster risks is vital for our communities. The sessions will provide an opportunity for the hinterland residents to talk to emergency services personally. The first of these is a Bushfire Information Night, being held on Tuesday, September 7 from 5.30-8.30pm at Cooran Hall. Topics covered will range from how to prepare your property for a bushfire, making an evacuation plan and plant and animal responses to fire. There will also be practical advice available from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Biodiversity Consortium and Noosa Council. Attendees are requested to register for this information night by contacting Pomona
Noosa District State High School Presents
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Community House on 5485 2427. Mayor Clare Stewart said that disaster preparedness is a community effort which requires everyone to do their part. “We can all help protect our communities by taking responsibility for being prepared and supporting our neighbours to do the same. Inaction puts homes, neighbours and our emergency services workers at risk but if we all have a plan in place, it helps when natural disasters strike,” she shared. Additional Disaster and Hazard Preparedness Information Days will be held on: • September 10 and 11 - at the Noosa Show (Pomona Showgrounds) from 9am - 4pm. • September 18 - at IGA Pomona from 9am - 4pm. • September 24 - at The Lawson Shed, Pomona from 9am - 11:30am • October 1 - at Ridgewood Hall from 10am -1pm. All events are family-friendly and free and subject to COVID-19 and QLD Health event guidelines and activities are funded by Cat C Bushfire Recovery/Resilience funding. For more information on all activities call Pomona Community House on 5485 2427. Noosa Council’s Resilience Officer, Cheryl Pattison said community workshops were well attended last year
and our communities embraced the opportunity to engage with the emergency services volunteers and staff. “Our community spirit is strong at the best of times, but it shines brightest with extreme weather events, and we help each other out”, she said.
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SEPTEMBER PLANTING GUIDE SEPT 8-13: NEW MOON 1ST QTR
Cabbage, celery, cosmos, dill, grain crops, lettuce, mizuna, parsley, rocket, silverbeet, spring onions, NZ spinach, nasturtium, sunflower, tatsoi, sweet basil SEPT 10-20: NEW MOON 2ND QTR
Beans (bush & climbing), capsicum/ chilli, cosmos, cucumber, eggplant, grain crops, nasturtium, okra, pumpkin, rockmelon, rosella spring onions, summer squash, sunflower, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon, zucchini SEPT 22-28: FULL MOON 3RD QTR
Asparagus, avocado, banana, passionfruit, beetroot, catnip, chives, carrot, herbaceous perennials, Jerusalem artichoke, lavender, macadamia, mint, oregano, passionfruit, pawpaw, potato, radish, rosemary, sage, sweet potato, thyme, tropical & cherry guava SEPT 1-6 & 29-30 FULL MOON 4TH QTR No planting but a good time to cultivate, pull weeds and destroy pests.
foliar feed citrus with sulphate of potash, magnesium and boron. Apply seaweed tea to passionfruit, pistachio, tropical & cherry guava. Apply fertilizer tea to young rhubarb, asparagus, young passionfruit, melons, cabbage, leek, lettuce, silverbeet. Feed tomatoes with magnesium (Epsom salts) 1 tablespoon Epsom salts to 9 litres of water. Feed paw paws with 1(only) teaspoon of boron (borax) to 9 litres of water and water in well for strong cell walls and calcium uptake • Pests – watch for fruit fly on tomatoes and capsicums - cover with exclusion bags. Bronze orange citrus bug - spray with natural pyrethrum or knock off into a bucket of soapy water. Spray citrus with horticultural oil. Check garlic for rust just before harvest and spray with bicarb soda solution • Water fruit trees deeply once fruit appears. © 2021 – 2031 Susan Anderson
JOBS TO DO FOR SEPTEMBER
Permaculture Noosa Fundraising BBQ Saturday Sept 18, 7 - 11am Pomona Park
THE Cooroy Community Permaculture Garden is looking great after a couple of big club days propagating and preparing! W H AT TO D O W H E N YO U F I N D A S N A K E I N YO U R C H O O K P E N ?
Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet with local snake catcher Luke Huntley, as he delves into the secret life of snakes, and helps us overcome our fears! He’ll give us the rundown on local varieties, and answer our questions, of which there are sure to be many. Luke was born and raised in Noosa and is passionate about snakes and other wildlife. He’s been running his snake relocation business Snake Catcher Noosa for six years, and covers Noosa and the entire northern Sunshine Coast region. We are especially lucky to have Luke visit us during the busy snake season, so we need to start promptly at 9am – please make sure you get there early!
contribute, your presence is enough. There is always an abundance of produce for everyone to share. Tea and coffee are available throughout the day for a gold coin donation to Permaculture Noosa. If you’re new to permaculture, and have questions about the ethics and principles, members will be available to wander through the gardens with you and answer all your permaculture questions!
September Club Day – Sunday 19, 9am start. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you all there!
S E E D S AV E R S 1 0 A M
• Fertilize – feed established bananas, Permaculture Noosa Club Night Tuesday Sept 7, 6.30pm Cooroy Memorial Hall
Permaculture Club Day
Permaculture Noosa Club Day Sunday Sept 19, 9am Cooroy Community Permaculture Gardens 26 Emerald St Cooroy www.permaculturenoosa.com.au
P R O U D LY S P O N S O R E D BY Y O U R LO C A L L I F E ST Y L E
If you have never joined in before, this is a wonderful chance to learn how to save seeds, process and store them. An ancient practice in a modern world! H A R V E ST S WA P 1 1 . 3 0 A M
Bring along any excess home grown produce, or even some homemade or home baked goodies, to swap for something else! If you don’t feel you have anything to
Real milk tastes
better Higher Nutritional Value
C A L L TO DAY F O R YO U R N E A R E S T S TO C K I S T
Phone 07 5483 2332 www.cooloolamilk.com.au
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Mountain Biking on the Sunny Coast “WHAT’S this mountain biking thing all about?” you may well be asking. Your significant other may be talking about spending your next holiday savings on a new bike, or your kids might be hounding you for a new full suspension. These bikes are mountain beasts that could potentially cost more than a small car. It’s not a fad - it’s here to stay and it can be lots of fun for the whole family. Mountain biking clubs and trail centres are popping up all over the place and related tourism is growing fast. On the Sunshine Coast alone we have five purpose-built trail centres plus kilometres of scenic fire roads and single trails suitable for beginner to advanced riders. Most have been professionally built and maintained with public and private funding plus many volunteer hours from local club members and advocates, and they are totally free for all to use. At the northern end of the coast, we have the Victory Heights Trail Centre in Gympie, Wooroi trails in Tewantin – and further south we have Parklands near Nambour, Sugarbag Road trails in Caloundra, and The Bone Yards and Ferny Forest near Landsborough. Each of them has 15-30km or more of skill-graded mountain bike trails, colour-
By Andy Flanagan
coded to suit beginners, intermediates and experts – there’s something for everyone, and you don’t need to spend a small fortune in equipment to enjoy them. In following editions, we will take a look at each of these trail centres, equipment, riding styles, safety - and even some phone apps for trail information and navigation. Until then ride safe and have fun, Andy. Unicyclist, Mountain biker, Trail runner and senior bicycle mechanic at Spoke N Trail.
There’s something for eve ryone!
COUNTRY
FAIR Saturday 18th September
CWA Hall - Maple Street, Cooroy If you would like a table - $ 20 each
Phone Wendy 5447 6140
SUNDAY SOCIAL GOLF CLUB - COOROY
Come and join us Sunday mornings at 6am for a morning of social golf. Everyone is welcome, you do not need to be a Pro, in fact the less experience the better! We run a different event each week from Stapleford to Monthly Medal with regular bus trips to other golf courses. You could even win one of our great prizes which include vouchers from local businesses. Thank you to our great supporters and sponsors Wright Cut Meats, Cooroy IGA and Cooroy Golf Club. Jump on our website www.cooroygolf.com.au and check out our calendar of events. Last months winners were: Sunday 1st & 8th - Closed due to COVID 15-8-21 - Stroke - Mason Parker 22-8-21 - Stapleford - Daryl Ayres Congratulations Tin Can Bay Tournament - September 5 Bus leaves Club House at 6.30am
‘We genuinely give a SHED!’
Wimmers Lane, Cooroy I PH: 5391 3440 I www.theshedcompany.com.au Page 50 | Your Local Lifestyle September 2021
By Craig Jacobson
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8 Ball in Best of the West TWO teams from our Cooroy 8 Ball Club went to Gympie to play in the Best of the West competition For our A/B team we had Shaun Lorenz, Jase Cattermoul, Christopher Snare, Frank Davis, Stewart Holder and Locky Inmon… they played awesome pool all weekend but unfortunately we missed out on the gold. For our B/C team we had Bec Jones, James Buchanan, Mandy Snare, Rebecca Moran, Nathan Jones, Matt Smith ….out of the weekend this team had only one loss
C R I C K E T B OW LS I N TO ACT I O N
out of the five matches played and finished the rounds on top putting them into the grand final. Then playing against Ipswich they unfortunately came second, but be proud team it was an amazing outcome and you all played fantastic. And to finish it off we had out of the B/C grade team, James coming out on top with the highest wins percentage for B grade. Rebecca tied for the highest wins percentage for C grade overall. Well done guys! JUNIOR CRICKET - Cooroy Eumundi Cricket Club are excited to announce that all junior registrations are now open. Junior boys and junior girls will need to register via the website. If you need any assistance please call Mark on 0448 029 435 or Glen 0438 792 446. www.playcricket.com.au Cooroy Eumundi Cricket Club is a mid sized club affiliated with the Sunshine Coast Cricket Association. Senior training is Tuesday and Thursday from 4 - 6pm. We cater for both serious cricketers and those after a more social setting. For more information, drop us a line cooroyeumundicricketclub@yahoo.com.au
It ain’t ‘weak to speak’ IMPACT Boxing and Fitness Centre will again be hosting another Suicide prevention BBQ and workshop on Saturday September 11. Off the back of our recent successful Barbed Wire BBQ for men’s mental health, we will be changing things up a little for our next one. This upcoming event we will have a
Debbie Turner wit h Mark Evans
OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY
guest facilitator who will deliver a Safe Talk workshop. The word Safe stands for Suicide awareness for everyone - The word Talk means - chat to people, tell, ask, listen. The aim of this workshop is to get more people talking about suicide and to help provide us with the tools to recognise that someone may not be feeling well and how we can help keep them safe. To register for this event please follow the link on the flyer. Stay safe and remember - ‘It ain’t weak to speak’ Mark Evans Pictured with Mark Evans is Debbie Turner who donated $500 to Mark Evans for his Barbed Wire BBQ for Men’s Mental Health. Debbie crocheted rugs and sold them to friends and family and wanted to help a charity, she chose Barbed Wire BBQ. Deb said “it is really tough times for everybody at the moment and I just wanted to help in some way.”
Impact Boxing and Fitness Centre knows the importance of support and correct guidance in the gym. That’s why we have a whole team of Professional Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, a Nutritionist and a Natural Health Practitioner, to ensure that your training can be looked at as a whole and you can get the help where need be.
Unit 16-17 Taylor Court, Cooroy I 0403 264 048
• PEE WEE BOXING • GENERAL BOXING • LADIES BOXERCISE • OPEN GYM - (BY APPOINTMENT) • PERSONAL TRAINING - (BY APPOINTMENT) • COMPETITION CLASS - (FIGHTERS ONLY )
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Private Home With Development Opportunity A long driveway entry provides privacy to this home on 1441sqm with the added bonus of developing the block further either now or into the future. Zoned ‘medium density residential’, there is an opportunity to strata title at the rear and build another dwelling if so desired. The existing rendered block home features lovely open plan living and dining, air conditioner and raked ceilings making the home light and bright. This area is tiled with sliding door access to the front and rear covered patio areas. Central in the home is the large kitchen with a huge breakfast bar and outlook to the gardens. There are four good size bedrooms, the main bedroom is air conditioned with a walk in robe and ensuite. A double lock up garage is connected to the home, one door is remote controlled, plus there is a 3 bay carport at the rear of the block too. There’s
even a couple of established mango trees. Choose to either enjoy the space of the large block and easy care grounds or consider the development opportunity afforded with the zoning. The choice is yours. Inspection is at the bi-weekly open homes until the property is sold. Properties like these are rare to the market and we do not expect that it will last long. 18A Kauri Street, Cooroy B E D : 4
B AT H : 2
CAR: 5
PRICE:
Offers Over $850,000
V I E W:
By Appointment
AG E N T: Hinternoosa
Jeanette Catalano
P H O N E : 0422 923 851 AG E N T: Hinternoosa
Mario Catalano
M O B I L E : 0400 613 879
S E P T C R O S SWO R D SOLUTION October edition: October 5 Booking deadline: September 23 Your Local Lifestyle proud to be associated with and to support: Off Grid Expo Noosa Open Studios NDSH ‘Matilda’ Musical
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T H E P R I VA C Y A N D P E A C E O F ‘ H I D D E N VA L L E Y ’
THE route to ‘Hidden Valley’ is a spectacular journey for the senses which brings you to the only house on the road. In front of you, your unique 163 acre (65.96 ha) valley with views over the D’Aguilar National Park provides complete privacy and seclusion. Currently carrying approximately 65 head of cattle, the elevated ridge lines support 2 spring fed dams, whilst lower down, the spring fed Centipede Creek meanders its way over waterfalls on its route through the valley. The property is complete with cattle yards and is fenced into 4 paddocks, predominantly cleared and offering usable acreage for stock. Ideal for a weekender or AirBNB opportunity with its cozy fireplace and refreshing breezes, the charming 3-bedroom cottage is perched at the top of the valley. For those looking to build their dream home there are plenty of stunning options to consider. Whatever your plans, the absolute peace and quiet is music to the ears and yet you are only around 70 kms to either the city or the white sandy beaches of Mooloolaba. The opportunity that ‘Hidden Valley’
S E P T N OV I C E SUDOKU SOLUTION
43 Woods Road, Mount Mee B E D : 3
B AT H : 1
CAR: 1
PRICE:
Contact Agent
V I E W:
By appointment
AG E N T: Ray White Rural
Dayboro, Eumundi
Carissa Harris
P H O N E : 0418 198 465 AG E N T: Ray White Rural
Dayboro, Eumundi
Nigel Statham
P H O N E : 0413 545 246
presents is rare. If you’re looking for affordable privacy that is not hours from anyway, this is your opportunity. Features: • 2 Spring fed dams • 4 fenced paddocks • Running creek with waterfalls • Cattle yards & weight scales • Private & secluded • Overlooking National Park
S E P T E I N ST E I N SUDOKU SOLUTION
Actions speak louder than words Online auction success
COMMUNITY
Online Auction 18th June
Vicki
Billie-Jean
Rachelle
Dayna
Dell
Carissa
Nigel
Laurel
Zoe
2/77 Memorial Drive, Eumundi - 5442 8080 - raywhiteruraleumundi.com.au
Ray White Rural Eumundi | Dayboro
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R E A L E S TAT E
Views never to be built out!
Ninderry B E D : 3
B AT H : 2
P R I C E : Contact Agent AG E N T: Property Providore
THIS architecturally designed home is the perfect project for those with vision to restore and capitalise on the secure privacy and views this property has to offer. From this northeast facing locale you can delight in watching the wedge tailed eagles soar and other birdlife from the balcony in the privilege of peaceful tranquillity. Expansive ocean views wrap from Coolum to Peregian beach over the stunning hinterland landscape and the area is conveniently located close to schools, beaches and everything the coast has to offer.
THE PROPERTY
• Your chance to own a north-east facing home high on Ninderry • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with views, level entry to car parking with office • Open plan lounge & dinning with combustion fireplace extending to a wrapping veranda • Move in ready with options to renovate or build in down stairs (concept plans available) • Outstanding ocean views from Peregian to Mount Coolum over the hinterland • Road running beneath the home, further building potential
• Room for a pool, shed, decks or further extensions to the house • Steel posts, timber weatherboard, polished timber floors • Perfect for family living or property investors T H E LO C AT I O N
• Private no through road in tightly held enclave • 10 minutes to Coolum Beach and the open beaches • 10 minutes to Yandina, 15 minutes to Eumundi • Close to schools and buses • Nearby rock climbing, 5 minutes to Maroochy River and fishing
Brendan Weatherill
P H O N E : 0466 248 345
F E AT U R E S
• High set, steel posts • Weatherboard cladding • Internal laundry • Covered decks • Hardwood flooring • Septic tank • 25,000L water tank (requires new tanks) • Open plan design, views from all rooms • Concept renovation plans available This property is a must inspect.
LIST WITH CONFIDENCE . . . LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, TRUST & PROVEN SALES RESULTS
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COMMUNITY
S T U N N I N G F A M I LY H O M E A RESORT OASIS, 1 5 M I N U T ES TO N O O S A !
THIS beautiful 5-bedroom home sits majestically on 9510 sqm of stunning land in a quiet cul de sac. Located within Doonan’s Golden Triangle, this exclusive enclave is conveniently located to everything Noosa and the Hinterland has to offer. Set privately back from the street, as you drive down the curved entrance, this elegant, light and breezy home exudes sophistication, and the glimpses of the land behind gives a feeling of this being an ‘estate’. The impressive entry leads into an open plan living, dining and kitchen, and beyond, amazing views through the bi fold doors to the alfresco area, seamlessly creating an expansive entertaining area. To one side of the entry, you are led to the double garage with storage and a 5th bedroom or study with a view of the pool and gardens. The modern kitchen features an Ilve gas cooktop and electric oven, Delonghi dishwasher, rangehood and plenty of storage. A large air lift window acts a servery to the pool and deck. A hallway from the living area leads to a wing with 3 further bedrooms each with BIR’s, a separate lounge/media room, a family bathroom, and a good-sized laundry. The private Master Suite upstairs features a generous walk-in robe, study nook and ensuite with shower and spa.
27 Foxtail Rise, Doonan B E D : 4
B AT H : 3
C A R : 10
P R I C E : OFFERS OVER $2,445,000.00 AG E N T: David Berns Real Estate
David Berns
P H O N E : 0408 629 438 AG E N T: David Berns Real Estate
Alexander Payne
P H O N E : 0407 194 146
Heading outside, this really is an alfresco entertainers dream home. An undercover entertaining area leads to a beautiful large pool with a cabana deck. Both these areas have access to the kitchen servery. Relax in or beside the pool, looking over gorgeously manicured land to a dam, and the verdant bush beyond. Infrastructure includes a large shed (8 car capacity) with further accommodation for ‘the toys’, 40,000 gallons of tank water, 5kw solar, filtered uv-water to the home and a back to base alarm system. This is your opportunity to purchase a family home on magnificent land, with the amenities and beaches of Noosa so close, yet, with a feeling that you’ll never have to leave your own private resort oasis.
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R E A L E S TAT E
Contemporary Home, Acreage Living 60 Duke Road, Doonan B E D : 6
B AT H : 4
CAR: 9
PRICE:
Offers Invited
AG E N T: Wythes - Caroline Johnston P H O N E : 0409 953 311
SITUATED well back off Duke Rd with a northerly aspect, you’ll be soaking up the sunshine or stargazing poolside under the palm trees in your resort style salt chlorinated pool. eautiful tiled floors, soaring cathedral ceilings, the spacious open plan living area includes two lounge spaces with a study nook, high set ceiling fans, air-conditioning
plus a stylish wood fireplace. The lounge room opens to separate dining and kitchen with gorgeous black stone benches, breakfast bar and modern appliances all included. A chef ’s delight kitchen boast stunning 1200mm 7 burner gas stove, Sharp 4 door fridge, Vintec wine fridges and dishwasher, all overlooking 3 acres to the rear of the land.
Paul Bielby 0437 346 256
AGENT DELIVERS SPECIAL ATTENTION FOR OVER 50’S HOMEOWNERS Buying or selling your long-time family home can be a daunting experience. ‘Where to start and what needs doing’ are just some of the questions home owners ask themselves. Ideally a helping hand and some friendly advice goes a long way to put people’s minds at rest. Paul Bielby has a gentle and consultative approach that delivers very successful outcomes and outstanding results for his valued clients. “The seller is in control and I work for them to achieve the results in the time frame they require.” “My sellers don’t get left out on the streets looking for their next home. I have a proven formula which provides assuredness that their needs are being met during and after the sale of their home”.
GENUINE, PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE “Paul was spot on with every step of the process. Advised us on what to do to maximise the sale price and he had our house sold before it was advertised. As stressful as selling and moving can be, Paul was a great support for both us as sellers and our buyers.” NERIDA - SELLER
30 maple street, cooroy 07 5447 7000 www.hinternoosa.com.au
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Leading down the hallway you are led to the laundry with external access and the modern and sleek family bathroom with large walk in shower. The master bedroom is located through the furthest wing of the home providing a sanctuary to escape. Offering two walk in robes, with an attached private ensuite, spacious double shower and beautiful free standing bath to soak in. The original staircase leads to three generous bedrooms with views and reverse a/c, a second bathroom complete with free standing bath and walk in shower and toilet. With six bedrooms spread across two dwellings, this home is perfect for the entertainer or large family. The self-contained, council approved, second dwelling has an additional two bedrooms, lounge area combined kitchen, with central modern bathroom. The property boasts a huge 3 [is Ok in RE section) bay remote door garage with workshop area and additional open parking
for nine cars. Infrastructure includes Ecocycle septic, 75,000 litres of tank water with UV filter, 12.6 kw solar with two invertors and 40 panels. A true oasis in Doonan offering the horse lover small stables and yard, a fenced 1 acre paddock with dam and the remaining 6 acres provide you two more dams. Contact agent to inspect – this one won’t last.
COMMUNITY
Easy care garden sanctuary with welcoming modern home
39 Arbour Place, Doonan B E D : 4
B AT H : 2
PRICE:
Auction 3rd September On Site at 12pm
CAR: 4
V I E W:
Thu 2 Sept, 1:00pm, 1:45pm Fri 3 Sept, 11:15am, 12:00pm AG E N T: Hinternoosa Kess Prior
P H O N E : 0404 344 399 AG E N T: Hinternoosa
Graham Smith
M O B I L E : 0408 874 888
ENVELOPED by native bush and lovely landscaped grounds at the end of a quiet lane, this property’s buyers could be forgiven for thinking they’ve escaped to a faraway garden paradise. Yet this private and useable 1.5 acres – complete with a spacious, modern family home – is just 15 minutes from the heart of Noosa Heads. The inviting home exudes a relaxing ambience and has recently been updated with hybrid flooring and fresh paint in neutral contemporary colours. It is ideal for entertaining, thanks to its open plan design and multiple air-conditioned living spaces, including a large chef ’s kitchen with new appliances and granite-look benchtops. Multiple glass windows frame the garden outlook and open onto a large timber deck. This includes a covered alfresco dining and entertaining area, where you can enjoy the company of family and friends, fresh air, and the relaxing outlook across your property to the tall trees surrounding it. Parents will relish the stylish master suite, which includes a walk-in robe, ensuite with twin vanities, deep corner bath, and direct access onto the deck. The
bedrooms all have new carpets and blinds, while the guest/fourth bedroom has an entry into the main bathroom. If you love to garden or have been dreaming of a more sustainable lifestyle, you’ll appreciate the shade house, fruit trees, generous garden shed, and ample room for growing vegetables or running chooks. The easy-care gardens also boast secluded nooks for relaxing with a book and a cuppa. Plus, there’s a two-bay shed and approximately 55,000 litres of rainwater storage. This green oasis is situated in soughtafter Doonan, and just a 10-minute drive to the schools, cafes and iconic markets of Eumundi. If beaches, national park walks or high-end shopping and dining are more your style, Noosa main beach and Hastings St are only 15 minutes from your doorstep. Level and low maintenance, this property affords new owners a small acreage lifestyle with a welcoming contemporary home, and proximity to everything Noosa is known for. Be quick if you’d like to arrange an inspection. September 2021 Your Local Lifestyle | Page 57
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Style for success!
Ensure your property emphasises its greatest potential. Property styling is a proven technique to ensure you’re maximising the full aesthetic appeal of your home. Styling brings warmth and life to your property that attracts buyers to the potential of the home for them. Professional property stylists are familiar with the current market trends and demographics to which you are marketing and can assist you to bring the wow factor to your space when selling your home. The most beautiful homes are the most desirable and usually sell the fastest. Sirah recently partnered with Liane Jacobs from Showcase Property Styling to find out more about how to style a beautiful home in preparation for sale. Scan the QR code or visit our website to watch the video and learn more.
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