PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Editor: Michele Muir

Phone: 4129 8872

Email:

poonaposteditor@gmail.com

Also our community page:

www.

poonacommunity.com.au

Poona Community Progress Association

AUGUST 2020

Poona Post

GENERAL MEETING

8TH

AUGUST

@ 2PM

TO THE TEAM AT

BRUCE SAUNDER’S

OFFICE

WHO KINDLY DO THE PHOTOCOPYING,

STAPLING & FOLDING OF THE

POONA POSTS

EVERY MONTH

FOR OUR

COMMUNITY

Hello again,

I want to start by thanking the volunteers who gave the hall a thorough clean before it reopened for activities and Andrew Elder and his team for running our first post COVID Friday night. The new processes for contact tracing and temperature checking, in accordance with our Industry COVID Safe Plan, worked well. Other than these changes the night was much the same as always, very enjoyable with good food, drink and companionship. Again Andrew, thank you and thank you to everyone who supported him.

I have visited each of the activity groups during the week and although there are fewer people attending, all seem happy with the new contact tracing and cleaning requirements. It is the committee’s intention to keep going as we are while we all come to terms with the risk that COVID poses for us personally and how each of us intend to manage that risk in the future. Once we know better what services and activities members would prefer and importantly the volunteers available to provide those services, we will review the hall’s operations, especially the Friday night meal. We hope to start this conversation at the August general meeting, so come along and have your say.

In regard to the new boating facility for Poona, on Wednesday 22 July 2020 the Fraser Coast Council meeting unanimously voted to: “Advise the Department of Transport and Main Roads of Fraser Coast Regional Council’s “in principle” support for the project and request that the feasibility report and preferred conceptual design layouts be used as the basis of a joint pre-lodgement meeting with relevant State Agencies”. The feasibility report included changes recommended at our community consultation sessions and public submissions made via the FCRC. They include a floating 2.5-metre-wide floating walkway on the upstream side of the ramp, toilet block, lighting and contingency funding for CCTV if required. These changes increased the project cost estimate to $4.1M including a 40% contingency. Further detail will be provided in the next Planning update and there is also a press release at:

https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/news/article/897/poona-boat-ramp

The Poona Community Infrastructure Plan has been completed and we are working with FCRC and their consultant to have it presented to us in a forum that allows a thorough explanation of the report as well as a chance for us to ask questions. With more than 100 attendees expected, this is proving difficult with the COVID restrictions in place. Please stay tuned for updates.

Thank you to every one who covered for me over the past 6 weeks and I hope to see you all at the General Meeting at 2pm on 08 August 2020. Please think about how you would like the Association to operate in a future with COVID. Until then, stay safe and all the best.

Jon

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Page 2 New Residents in Poona

Michele Muir Poona Post Editor Ph: 4129 8872 **********************

POONA: JP’S &

COMMISSIONER OF

DECLARATIONS

JP’S: JAN PALMER PH:4129 8431 KEN MAAS PH:4129 8265

COMMISSIONER

OF DECLARATION:

LINDA HOBBS PH:0435 583 717

Poona Merchandise For Sale We have some great polo shirts, kids T shirts and caps (in 2 colour combinations) that will be for sale on Friday nights. The shirts are available in a range of sizes and are embroidered with a special Poona logo. You will be able to have a look at these at the hall on Friday nights and you can purchase using cash or cards.

If you have moved to Poona as a full time resident, we would like to give you one of our “New Residents Packs”. We have not done this for some time due to the Covid19 restrictions. You will receive some handy ‘Poona specific’ information, fishing and boating info, garden info, brochures on social and cultural activities on the Fraser Coast, fire safety info and a host of other useful information. As well, you will get a hand made reusable fabric shopping bag and a Poona stubbie holder. We even give you a voucher for a free main meal and dessert for two at the hall so you can come down on a Friday night and meet some of our friendly locals. If you have a neighbour who is a new resident, please let us know and we will make arrangements to make contact as well. Phone Jenny 0412.928123 or email at jenny@poonacommunity.com.au

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poona.html

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Page 3 YOUNG AT HEART UPDATE!!!

Young At Heart

Morning Tea

PLEASE CHECK INFO>>>>>>>

STILL SOME

DELAYS DUE TO THE COVID

RESCRICTIONS

All welcome!

THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO

MEET & MIX WITH OTHERS

IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Did you know you can view the Poona Post online in colour? Use the links below.

EXERCISE GROUP

PLEASE NOTE ON PAGE 5

THE WINTER START TIME

FOR THE EXERCISE GROUP.

WINTER IS:::: 7AM START

SPRING CHANGES BACK TO 6.30AM

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE JUST COME ALONG AND JOIN IN TO THIS FUN ACTIVITY.

Solicitor from Seniors Legal Service to visit Poona – August 11

Current Covid-19 restrictions are making our Young at Heart get-togethers very difficult. We have therefore taken the difficult decision to postpone until Tuesday the 11

th of August when

activities should be easier.

We have secured a wonderful guest speaker, Alison Chappell, from Taylor Street Community Legal Service and Seniors Legal and Support Services. She will update us on the changes to the new Enduring Powers of Attorney legislation which comes into effect on the 1

st of August. Alison is also happy to answer

questions you may have around Wills or Advanced Health Directives. She will bring pamphlets and new forms, if they are available by then. So it would be helpful if she knew how many to bring.

The hall is restricted to 40 people inside to comply with the 4m2

per person Covid-19 requirements. Knowing numbers in advance will also help with catering. We take pride in providing a lovely hot and cold morning tea for $2 and we don’t want anyone to miss out. Please ring Lyn Corser on 0447 488 081 or 4129 8691 to book a seat.

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UPDATE!!!

THANK YOU TO

FREEDOM FISHING

95 Bazaar Street

Maryborough Phone:

4121 4621

FISHING REPORTS WILL BE UNDERWAY AGAIN SOON!!!

IN THE MEAN TIME HERE IS AN UPDATE ON THE PROPOSED FISHING RAMP>>>>>>

Poona gets a Green Light from Council for a New Boating Facility on Poona Creek

It's now 3 years on since the Community Workshop of April 2017 set the Planning sub-committee the task to get an improved boating facility for Poona. During those years there has been considerable lobbying of Government agencies and preparation of many submissions and supporting documents leading to the joint Feasibility Study undertaken by Transport and Council. We just reached a big milestone with Council, at their meeting on 22 July, adopting unanimously 'in principle' support for the recommendations of a joint Department of Transport and Fraser Coast Regional Council Feasibility Study. In the final Feasibility Study many recommendations from the community workshop of 29 February were adopted and have now been incorporated in the concept designs taking the total project cost in the vicinity of $4.13 million. More work is still to be done by Transport and Council, particularly in relation to land tenure. More details and document links are available on the Planning Webpage The steps from this point involve a number of State Government agencies and our State Member Bruce Saunders has indicated that with the weight of community support for a new facility and Council's in principle support he will assist in every way possible in progressing approvals through the relevant State Agencies.

If you have any questions you can contact the Planning sub-committee by Email

Planning Sub-Committee 24 July 2020

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POONA HALL ACTIVITIES

POONA HALL: PHONE: 4129 8800 MONDAY:

7.00AM EXERCISE CLASS (PAM: PHONE: 0407 013 675)

8.30AM TAI CHI (AILEEN: PHONE: 4129 8770)

1.00 PM UKULELE GROUP (JENNY: 4129.8462)

TUESDAY:

8.00AM LADIES TENNIS (BEV: PHONE: 0408 747 756)

(ELLEN: PHONE: 4129 8245)

8.30AM YOGA (DESLEY: PHONE: 4187 1650)

(PHONE: 0400 082 881)

3.00PM COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP (MIKE & SUE: PHONE: 4129 8983)

6.30PM GAMES NIGHT (MAGGIE: PHONE: 0409 278 687)

WEDNESDAY: 7.00AM EXERCISE CLASS (PAM : PHONE:0407 013 675 )

9.00AM LINE DANCING (GILLIAN: PHONE: 0481 205 497) THURSDAY: 8.30AM YOGA NEW TIME (DESLEY: PHONE:4187 1650)

(PHONE: 0400 082 881)

3.00PM MIXED TENNIS: (BEV: PHONE: 0408 747 756)

(ELLEN: PHONE: 4129 8245)

1.00PM CARD GAMES AFTERNOON: (MAGGIE: PHONE: 0409 278 687)

FRIDAY:

7.00AM EXERCISE CLASS (PAM: PHONE: 0407 013 675)

9.00AM CRAFT (TONI: PHONE: 0438 350 702)

5.00PM MEALS & BAR OPEN (HALL: PHONE: 4129 8800)

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POONA FIRST AID CONTACTS

In an Emergency First Call 000

The following people are volunteers and are first aid trained.

They can use the defibrillator and can

aid you until the ambulance arrives

Andrew Elder:

0421 764 670

Dion Jansen:

0415 203 265

Mick Oran:

0416 896 968

Paul Thwaites:

0405 135 954

Errors and Omissions Excepted. Opinions expressed do not reflect those of the editors

Hairdresser Ladies & Men Wednesday from 9am ‘When in Residence’ 171 Boronia Drive

Poona. JENNY: PHONE: 0407 635 785

Sandy Straits Mowing & Garden Maintenance.

Ph: Mark

0457 131161 Accredited in Home Care Service Providor.

Minor handyman work.

Friendly Reliable Service with Competitive Rates.

Fully Insured. ABN:39 153 009 167

ADVERTISING

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Advertisements carried in this newsletter reflect the wording and intention of the advertisers only and not the editors of this newsletter or the Poona Community Progress Association.

CLASSIQUE BLINDS, SCREENS& AWNINGS

DOORS & GRILLES, SCREENS,

ROLLER, PANEL & ROMAN

BLINDS. SHUTTERS & AWNINGS.

SHOWER SCREENS.

WARDROBE DOORS & INTERNALS AND

SO MUCH MORE.

16 Reef Street (Next to IGA), Gympie Ph: (07) 54812846

Email:

info@screensandblindsgympie.com.au

COMBERS WATER

DELIVERIES

FOR YOUR WATER TANKS

PHONE: LEITH COMBER

PH: 0401 456 863

PH: 4129 8351

EXCELLENT RATES

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R & A DRAFTING SERV. P/L

QBCC LICENSE 0066313

House plans, Extensions, Garages & general drafting

Phone Richard or Anne Grant

4129 8229 or 0418 728 688 Email: anne.grant6@bigpond.com

POONA MOWING SERVICE

MOWING & SLASHING

Poona, Boonooroo, Tuan & Maroom

Scheduled Mowing is also available.

Takes the worry away!!!

We also Trim Hedges & Trees & Clean Gutters

NOW DOING SOLAR PANEL &

ROOF CLEANING!!!

PHONE: 07 4129 8227

MOBILE: 0477 015 324

FOR ALL YOUR MECHANICAL

WORK,

VERY RELIABLE!!!

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Page 9 GIRLS NIGHT IN PLANNING!!!!

PCPA Committee

EMAIL: pcpa@

poonacommunity. com.au

PRESIDENT: Mr Jon Colclough PH: 0421 089 552 VICE PRESIDENT: Mr Andrew Elder Ph: 0421 764 670 SECRETARY: Mr John Hand Ph: 0490 120 367 TREASURER: Mrs Leonie Meggitt Ph: 4129 8812 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Mrs Jenny Mason PH: 0412 928 123 Mrs Pam Keanes PH: 0407 013 675 Mr Merv Milful PH: 0457 373 990 Kitchen Convenor: Mr Andrew Elder PH: 0421 764 670 Bar Convenor: Mr Phil Meggitt PH: 4129 8812 Michele Muir Poona Post Editor Ph: 4129 8872 ************************

Want to have a groovy hippie night in aid of

A Girls Night in?

Join us at pad (179 Boronia Dv, Poona)

where you can hang loose and jam the night away

Saturday 31st October at 630pm.

Can you dig it???

Come and make Peace, not War

Bring some bread as there will be a

mini tombola

The raffles will be outta sight!!

All money raised goes toward Breast Cancer and

Women’s Cancer

A REMINDER OF HOW A GOOD COMMUNITY WORKS BETTER!

$405,000 - 23 Snapper dr 1200m²4bedr, 2 bathr, master with ensuite walk in robes , builtins, solar hot water, fenced,60,000L water capacity3 bay shed 9m x 7.5m.6 star energy rating

$379,000 - 2 Emperor ct 1000m² 4bedr with built ins,2bathr, master with ensuite, walk in robe. LARGE 4 bayshed 9mx12mSolar hot water2 x 5000gal water tanks

$369,000 - 10 Teragin Tce 1200m² 3bedr all built in,main has WIR and Ensuite, 2bathr3 bay shed with toilet and shower, can fit caravan!3 large tanks

TRADING HOURSMON - SAT= 9:30 –3:30

SUN = PRE-ARRANGED APPOINTMENTS

$349,000 - 14 Snapper dr 1000m² 4bedr,2builtins, mainwith ensuite,WIR, ducted aircon, fenced, 3 car accomm,85,000L water capacityLaminated tinted windowsSolar + solar hot waterGenerator ready

$310,000 - 246 Boronia dr 896m²3bedr, 1 master bedr w/bathr +Walk in wardrobe. 2bathr4 car accommodationMost furniture to stayStroll to the beach

$399,000 - 25 Westringia dr. 1200m² , 4 large bedr allbuilt ins, 2 bathr, ensuite, airconed, open planSolar panels + solar hot waterBore 3000gal per hour6m x 6m shed22400gal water cap.

$369,000 - 17 Cottonwood ct 1000m² 3.bed, fans, airconmaster with ensuite. Walk-in robe, 1.car garage, 2.bayshed+ bathroom.And more!!!!Fully fenced

$360,000 - Address on request 1000m²3bedr,2bathr, main with ensuite, open plan livingWith tiling throughout2 x 5000gal water tanks2 bay shed + carport

SUBMIT OFFERS - 138 Cockatoo Cres - 1200m² 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms, 2 car garageLARGE

HOME

$399,000 - Address on request 1492m² Creek front WITH GREAT VIEWS! 2 bedr. 1 bath. 3 carNO FOR SALE SIGNS

$335,000 - Themeda Way - 1000m² 3 bedr, 2bathr. 3 bay shed with high doors. Fenced

$390,000 offers - 11 Cupania ct - 1000m²3bedr, 1bathr, separate toilet, built-ins, en-suite masterbedroom. Double lock up garageplus carportSolar, fully fenced, pool & sauna

$610,000 ONO- Address on request 797m² WATER-FRONT LARGE HOME3 bedr. 2 bathr.5 car.

$495,000 - 161 Boronia dr WATERFRONT 797m²2 bedr. upstairs + 1 downstairs 2.Bathrooms,large veranda,sandy beach

$650,000 - 119 Boronia dr WATERFRONT 840m²3.bed,1.bath,2.car,plus + 1.Bedroomself contained granny flat(NO SALE SIGN)

$650,000 - 17 Outridge ave 797m² as NEW!WATERFRONT 3 bed, 2 bath,1 car.(Please Note:NO FOR SALESIGN)

$275,000 - Address on request 1000m² 3 bed, 1 bath, 3car. + Shed with Shower and toilet(NO FOR SALE SIGN)

$420,000 - 154 Boronia Dr. 764m² 3 bedr. 2 bathr. 2 car. Fenced(NO FOR SALE

SIGNS)

$475,000 - Livistonia dr, 4000m² 4 bedr. 2 bathr. Sheds4 car + boat, toilet & shower IN SHED

$135,000 NEG - 2 Corella st 1000m²6mx 13.5m + carport 6m x 6m,insulated, newly built!5000gal water tankon concrete slab

$159,000 NEG - 26 Outridge ave 797m²Kitchenette, closed toilet, slower,aircon, separate storage,outdoor entertainmentw/ light + fan, garden shed5000gal tank, fenced behind

$195,000 - Boronia dr 1000m² CREEKFRONT VIEWSIdeal Weekender! Kitchen, shower and toilet. Enclosedseparate room.Own access to creek.Flyscreened

$175,000 NEG - 12 Red Ash tce 1005m²Kitchenette, enclosed toilet, shower and basin, electrichot water, powerpoints,Tv antenna,AES Septic5000gal tank

$255,000 - 206 Boronia dr 764m²WATER VIEWS Shed, power, shower, toilet,3 rooms, 5000gal water, fenced. Opposite foreshore accessNO FOR SALESIGN

$170,000 - 82 Cockatoo cres 4214m²Acre of land plus 9mX6m Shedno power in the shed

$165,000 OFFERS - 28 Snapper dr 1016m²9mX9m, 3m high doors, bathroom, fenced at the back.mezzanine floor. Perfect Weekender

Fraser Coast Real Estate, 116 Boronia Drive, Poona Qld 4650,0423779943 or 0421189150; email: sales@frasercoast.net (www.frasercoast.net)

POONA DEVELOPMENT96 PRE-APPROVED BLOCKS

$1,250,000+GST

SUBMITTING ALL OFFERS

1000m² = From$85,000

Acre + = From$99,000