Welcome to The Cooroy Rag
For more than 60 years, the Cooroy Rag has been a staple in the community and continues today to reflect its views, champion its causes, celebrate its people and sustain its way of life.
The Cooroy Rag is published every three weeks and 8000 copies are distributed free to the community in Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin, Imbil, Amamoor, Gympie, Yandina, Doonan, Tewantin, Eumundi, Boreen Point and Noosaville.
Recent Articles
- Tewantin’s Parkyn’s Hut claims state honour again
Tewantin Visitor Information Centre, affectionately known as Parkyn’s Hut, has once again been recognised as Queensland’s best volunteer-run centre, taking out the 2025 Queensland Information Centres Association (QICA) award. This is the third time the Tewantin Visitor Information Centre (VIC) has received the prestigious accolade, a testament to the dedication of its volunteer team who… - Community concerns prompt review of Noosa River plan
Concerns raised by residents over the next stage of the Noosa River Waterway Management Plan have prompted Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) to review aspects of the program before Stage 6 commences in October. The plan, which has been in development for several years following extensive community consultation, is being rolled out in stages across the… - Heart of the Hinterland: the Cooroy Rag gives $10,000 in grants
The Cooroy Rag celebrated another community grants program at a relaxed evening at Crackerjack on 10 September. The gathering honoured recipients of the 2025 Community Grants, which distributed $10,000 to local organisations making a difference in their communities. The grants program represents the Cooroy Rag Community Newspaper’s commitment to reinvesting profits back into the community.… - Horses help heal trauma at Yandina Hoofbeats Sanctuary
In a quiet paddock in Yandina, rescued horses and traumatised humans are helpingeach other heal. Backed by a powerful new independent report from the University ofthe Sunshine Coast (USC), the trauma-informed equine-assisted programs atHoofbeats Sanctuary are being recognised as life-changing for participantsstruggling with complex mental health issues.“These horses save lives,” said Marie Rene, Program Director… - A Containers for Change recycling pod has been installed at the Noosa NorthShore Waste Transfer Station.
A Queensland first: National park recycling pod to protect Noosa’s natural heartA small but significant change is making a big difference on the Noosa North Shore.In a first for Queensland’s national parks, a Containers for Change recycling pod hasbeen installed at the Noosa North Shore Waste Transfer Station, giving campers andvisitors a simple way to… - McDermott Aviation flying high with national recognition
Aerial disaster response leader McDermott Aviation has been named a finalist in twomajor categories at the 2025 Australian Aviation Awards. The announcement cameas the company deployed 15 helicopters to Greece to assist in battling widespreadwildfires.Recognised in both the Aerial Services Business of the Year and Training andMentorship Program of the Year categories, McDermott Aviation continues…
