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It’s Show Day Country meets cartoon at this year’s two-day Noosa Country Show with the theme aimed to lighten the mood for the Noosa community while delivering on its mix of ring events, displays, competitions, entertainment and food that people have come to expect from the 115 year old show. More on page 3
Minnie Mouse, aka Crystal Magick, meets country this show time. (Rob Maccoll)
Junction battle By Abbey Cannan A petition with more than 1000 signatures has called for the community to support live music and the vibrant nightlife of Noosa Junction. The appeal is hitting back at another petition that compared the Junction to the Gold Coast, urging the council to stop the strip from ’becoming a seven-day nightlife hub’. The petition started by Peter Stuehrenberg
states Noosa Junction is not an appropriate location for a late night rowdy nightlife hub. “This is not just for us, but for the future generations who will call Noosa home,“ Peter wrote. Noosa Junction Association marketing and PR manager Judi Lalor said for more than a decade, local small businesses, musicians, entertainers and the Noosa Junction Association have been working together to activate and bring the village vibe to Noosa Junction.
“Everyone’s favourite local has something for everyone, including those looking for a night out,“ Judi said. “The precinct now offers a range of dining and entertainment choices for young families, early diners, bar hoppers, theatre goers, backpackers and night owls. “Live music is a big part of that offer - it’s our beating heart. It supports our local night time economy and local jobs. It brings people of all
ages together. “But it’s very challenging times to be in any small business right now and hospitality is no exception. On the back of Covid, we now have a cost of living crisis, for lease signs, lost jobs...“ Judi said now the nightlife choices Noosa Junction has worked so hard for are under threat. Continued page 2
Two Big Days Of Family Fun!
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