Sunny Coast Times September 2021

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FROM CALOUNDRA TO NOOSA ISSUE #14 September 15 – October 19, 2021

Master strokes Some of the Coast’s top artists are set to open their studios to the public Page 22

Feeling the pain

Brush with greatness

Saviour in the skies

Jett Kenny on pushing his limits on SAS Australia

Sunshine Coast Art Prize shows cultural scene has come of age

Pilot Greg King looks back on his long career with the RFDS

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t’s that wonderful time of year when the weather starts warming, many of our plants are in bloom and our footy codes reach their climax.

Yes, spring is undoubtedly my favourite season here on the Coast. Unfortunately that also means more and more time spent pushing the lawnmower around the yard, but it’s a small price to pay to live in paradise.

This time of year also brings into focus more serious matters. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and here at the Sunny Coast Times we’re helping to raise awareness by featuring some of the businesses and services that work to prevent this all too common disease. See pages 26 and 27 for more.

Spring also means our native animals are more active, which can spell danger for them. This month Chris Taylor talked with the wonderful team at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital about what we can do to keep our wildlife friends safe. Read the story on page 10.

Elsewhere in this month’s Sunny Coast Times we feature stories on the Sunshine Coast Art Prize, a local service offering home domestic support, and a local former Royal Flying Doctor Service pilot who is starting a new travel venture, plus all our usual columnists and features.

So as spring arrives, we hope you find the time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy some cold beverages as you appreciate everything we have to be grateful for.

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Pushing his limits

Ironman Jett Kenny is appearing on SAS Australia

Jett Kenny puts his body, mind and palate to the test on SAS Australia

by SEANNA CRONIN

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arly morning beach sprints and ocean swims are serving Jett Kenny well on SAS Australia.

The Coast ironman is one of 18 Aussie celebrities facing a series of physical and psychological tests from the real SAS selection process in the reality show’s second season.

“I remember watching the actual SAS recruitment process on the Discovery Channel when I was 14 or 15, so I’ve always had a slight interest in it,” he says.

Despite his famous surname, the 27-year-old baulks at the term celebrity and has limited his TV appearances to athletic events and charitable endeavours like Dancing with the Stars and The Real Full Monty.

“I don’t consider myself a celebrity. When people ask what I do I say I’m a lifeguard,” he says. “I’m very fortunate I get to do all these things.”

In punishing conditions, the SAS recruits will be subjected to extreme physical endurance, sleep deprivation, interrogation and psychological testing, with no allowances or exceptions made for their celebrity status or gender.

“Training every morning and afternoon in my day-today life, I’m used to waking up sore and fatigued and trying to find motivation mentally to keep going,” he says.

“The physical and mental side of things weren't as hard as I thought they were going to be. To be honest, the food was the worst part of it for me. I’m a very fussy, picky eater.

There were a few things put in front of me that it was my first time eating them.”

Jett lost 8kg he “didn’t know” he had to lose, but he’s more concerned with what he gained from his SAS experience.

“I wanted to see if the wall I’d set up for myself for when things got hard in training and life in general was my actual limit or if I’d just set that where I thought it needed to be,” he says.

“I went in with a mindset of pushing myself to my absolute limit and seeing if I could move the wall forward and then taking that and applying it to my training and my life and my relationships.

“If I have the opportunity to do it again, I definitely will.

You repel down the side of cliffs and what not … I got to do a lot of cool things I never would have done otherwise.”

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Tapping into animal instincts

by CHRIS GILMORE

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rom working with at-risk youths to lecturing at school principals conferences, Michael White has faced his share of daunting audiences. But now the Coast-based personality profiler is seeing a new challenge emerge: one stemming from the Covid pandemic.

Michael runs AusIDentities, which uses profiling to help people recognise their inner strengths and to promote teamwork and understanding. He has helped thousands of people in workplaces, schools and community organisations since it began in 2005.

“As a result of Covid, the focus of my work has fundamentally changed in nature, moving from an emphasis on team dynamics, learning styles and leadership to much more about mental and emotional well-being, supporting people that are not coping or not receiving the support they require,” he says.

“Education is a great example of this, as the focus of schools remains on the curriculum even while the vast majority of teachers and students tell me it needs to be more about managing mindsets, coping with stress and the prevention of depression and despair. It’s not just our young people who are most at risk, but also the adults that are expected to continue teaching algebra and the conjunction of verbs at a time when we are told the world is in crisis. It just doesn’t make sense to me.”

Michael’s work is based around classifying people as one of four different animals – dolphin, kangaroo, eagle or wombat – based on their innate personalities.

“I discovered ‘personality types’ while I was at uni, which changed my life,” he says. “I ultimately switched careers and became a youth worker and got trained as a suicide prevention counsellor back in 2001. The kids I worked with back then – all teenagers – loved what I did, but found it hard to remember the theories surrounding personality.

“I had heard about the ancient use of animal totems to highlight differences between people and set about developing my own model predicated on the four elements of fire (red kangaroo), earth (wombat), air (eagle) and water (dolphin). I have since found out that the local Gubbi Gubbi people have been doing the same thing for thousands of years.”

Michael – who identifies as all four animals but predominantly a dolphin – stresses that the animal types are broad generalisations and everyone will have some qualities from each of them.

“When I deliver our flagship program Who’s Who in the Zoo, whether for students or adults, I always highlight that we are the whole zoo and that each of us will have elements of all four animals within our psyche,” he says. “One animal type does tend to dominate our thoughts and actions but the qualities of the other types are also there, waiting to be developed.”

What does Michael say to those who doubt the effectiveness of personality profiling?

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WHAT THE FOUR ANIMAL TYPES REPRESENT Dolphins They are sensitive and dislike unpleasantness of any kind, often going out of their way to avoid conflict.

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Eagles Naturally curious, Eagles love to learn and master new skills in pursuit of their goals. They take a broader view of the world and by nature are the most academic of the types.

Kangaroos Playful, friendly and active, kangaroos can have a tendency to ‘leap before they look’, which can get them into trouble but also make them fun. They frequently become bored or disinterested, however, they can also be very creative.

Wombats They are the most practical and grounded of the types, and are happiest when their knowledge and experience can be put to use. They love to be a part of something bigger than themselves, like a team or organisation, where they can exercise their innate sense of duty.

hard to refute what we do,” he says. “In the USA some leading psychologists developed their own system for working with the different personalities of children as young as seven years old – the age of reason – so I tend to point to their research as a way of ‘deflecting’ criticism. Personally I try not to defend what we do, and ask people instead to consider the possible consequences of not understanding the innate and often differing needs of our children.”

Born and bred in the UK, Michael travelled the world for many years working in hospitality before returning to uni in his 30s to study sociology and psychology. It was then

he says he became obsessed with the power of personality profiling.

“From a young person’s perspective, it helps them discover what they are good at, what careers they might be best suited to and how they best learn,” he says. “From an adult’s perspective, it helps to discover your strengths and your blind spots, and how to best engage with your significant others like work colleagues, life partners and your children.”

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“Most of all though it is receiving letters from kids whose lives have been changed for the better since learning about type differences, just like how my life was changed,” he says.

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All eyes are on the prize

by SEANNA CRONIN

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f you were asked to reflect on the past year and then put brush to canvas, what would you create?

More than 400 artists have done just that in their submissions to this year’s Sunshine Coast Art Prize.

Now in its 16th year, this significant art award is not only the flagship event for the Caloundra Regional Gallery but a sign that the Coast’s culture and arts scene has come of age.

“In general, art prizes are developed when a community gets to a point where it gets some confidence that it can compete on the arts scene,” Arts Portfolio councillor Rick Baberowski tells the Sunny Coast Times.

“You have to essentially formulate an offer to artists outside your region to submit their works. About 16 years ago, the Sunshine Coast region got to that point where they were curating exhibitions regularly in the gallery and we really needed to say, ‘OK, how do we inspire our local artists by putting on exhibitions that already represent what we hope will be the cutting edge of contemporary art at that time?’”

Beyond serving as a showcase for 2D artists across Australia, the art prize is also an important source of new pieces for the Sunshine Coast Art Collection.

“Acquisition is great way to build your collection and a lovely way to secure an artist you wouldn't be able to afford,” says gallery director Jo Duke.

“We don't have a budget for the collection, so we build it through donations and this award. For a lot of regional centres, this is big part of finding ways to secure works that will be significant and important down the track.

“Raquel Ormella’s FIFO work from the 2017 prize, which was a really controversial textile piece, has been out on loan several times since we acquired it.”

This is Ms Duke’s second year at the gallery after serving

Inside the 2021 Sunshine Coast Art Prize exhibition

as curator and manager of the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum.

“When I moved to the Coast the first exhibition that I came to was the Sunshine Coast Art Prize announcement in 2019, which was a wonderful way to come into my job,” she says.

The Ipswich native, who has nearly 30 years of experience in leading institutions including the Queensland Art Gallery and the National Museum of Australia, was no stranger to the Coast.

“My grandmother lived in Caloundra from the ’70s and we used to come here every Christmas for about 15 years until she passed,” she says. “You always think ‘I'm going to retire to the beach’. I’m getting to do something I love and be near the beach.”

Six local artists are among this year’s 40 finalists vying for the major prize of $25,000.

“Prizes, particularly at this point in time, are a really important way for artists to get exposure,” Ms Duke says. “A lot of galleries have been closed down south (due to Covid)

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and this is a way of building a profile and perhaps winning a prize.

“With the borders closed at the moment, it’s our local and Queensland-based audiences we want to get on to the floor to see the show.”

The prize also includes Highly Commended and People’s Choice awards, and an artist residency.

“The residency is important not only to give the artists a bit of room to work in a new space and area, but we also get them to do a workshop for us, which gives our

local art lovers a chance to work alongside that artist,” Ms Duke says. “Since Covid, we’ve also starting doing an In Conversation series through our Facebook page.”

She describes this year’s art prize exhibition, now on display both at the gallery and online, as a surprisingly harmonious mix of styles and mediums.

“Considering these are works from 40 different voices, it's a really coherent show,” she says.

“The works are really colourful, which is nice. In 2019 it was a bit darker, and last year was dark as well, whereas this year it's full of vibrant colours. It’s also a really interesting mix of genres including abstract, landscapes, really refined photography, a couple of textile pieces, one beautiful toilet paper work and a really exuberant piece of finger knitting.”

There are also plans to tour a retrospective of the prize’s 16-year history.

“The gallery's collection curator and I have been chatting about trying to raise funds to tour the previous winners,” Ms Duke says.

“Last year was the 20th year of our gallery and we showed the 15 major prize winners for the first time together.

They work beautifully as a collection.”

The Sunshine Coast Art Prize exhibition is showing until October 10 at Caloundra Regional Gallery.

Voting for the People’s Choice Prize closes on Sunday, September 19. Winners will be announced on September 23.

Peter Hudson from Maleny is one of six local finalists for the 2021 Sunshine Coast Art Prize

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Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2021 judge Renai Grace and Councillor Rick Baberowski. Image by Cooper Brady Photographer

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Trio of Angels to the rescue

by MICHELE STERNBERG

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he Sunny Coast has three real-life “angels” who have special superpowers.

While they don’t leap tall buildings in a single bound, they certainly make short work of piles of washing and happily entertain children and babies while their exhausted parents take a breather.

The Coast Life Angels – better known as Emily Cornish, Lucy Haslam and Kit Edwards – spend their days flying into busy households to spread love and organisation for a few hours before moving on to the next family in need “because sometimes we all need a helping hand from an angel”.

Emily, 20, started with the Angels last year and the thirdyear nursing student at the University of Sunshine Coast has quickly settled into her new role with ease.

“I absolutely love it,” she says. “Two of my friends saw a post on Facebook and tagged me in it, because they said I’d be perfect for the job.”

Emily agreed it was the perfect job for her.

“I read the job description and thought ‘this is so me’,” she says. “Everything about it … I love cleaning – yeah, I’m a weirdo – I don’t mind ironing plus I don’t mind changing a dirty nappy and I love looking after kids. It’s great too because it changes from week to week.”

She says the worst part of her job is when families only book a short amount of time “because I don’t get to spend as much time with the kids”.

The trio don’t have wings but they do wear monogrammed aprons. The service, which is a branch of Coast Life Midwifery at Maroochydore, is not exclusively for pregnant women or families with new babies.

“Because we are attached to the clinic, a lot of people think they can’t use the service. That’s not the case at all,” Emily says. “We have a lot of families with school-aged children who need the help because of a variety of reasons.

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Having an Angel around gives mums the chance to have a rest while their babies and children are being well looked after

“Sometimes dad works away and they have three children and they are trying to do school runs and it gets a bit hectic, or mum just needs a few hours to herself.

“We do light cleaning, like tidying the kitchen, and vacuuming and mopping the floors, washing, we change the sheets, do ironing and folding, and cooking – anything really.

“For new mums, we look after the babies if mum wants to have a shower or take a nap because usually in those early weeks they’re not going out and doing much, but they might want to go get groceries, or take the dog to the beach so they have some time to themselves. I’ll get the baby to sleep and do some chores around the house while they rest.”

The Angels all undergo a rigorous selection process and have first aid and special paediatric first aid training, as well as being up to date with all their vaccinations.

Emily says hiring an Angel for a few hours is also beneficial for mums before they have their babies.

“In that pre-end-of-pregnancy stage, they might need

some help,” she says. “Just say they’re in that nesting stage but they are confined to bed rest, we can help by setting up the nursery or washing baby clothes and having us there is someone to talk to, too.

“New mums talk to a baby all day so they like to have some company.”

Emily says seeing a change in the mum always makes her day.

“For new clients, especially, when you get there, they are reluctant to go at first because they feel like they’re a bad mother leaving their baby in the hands of someone they don’t know,” she says. “But they acknowledge that they need time for themselves and it’s going to help them be a better mum.

“So when I see a change in them, I know my job has helped someone. One client said she really looked forward to my visits because she knows she just gets to have that time away for herself, especially because her husband works 12hour days and he leaves early in the morning and doesn’t get home until late at night.

“Even if you’ve had a miscarriage and you have other kids, it’s hard to do the things you need to do when you are grieving and going through the pain you’re in and a lot of people don’t think of that.

“Having an Angel around is just about making a difference in people’s lives.”

Emily says Covid restrictions mean many playgroups and other social networking groups have been cancelled, meaning many new mothers are feeling more isolated than ever.

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Emily says some people don’t use their voucher until their kids are one or two.

“Some mums are reluctant to even book an appointment because they don’t want to ask for help,” she says. “But afterwards they are so appreciative and understand that it’s not a weakness to ask for help.”

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ustralia Zoo Wildlife Hospital staff are urging the public to do their bit to help animals on the Sunshine Coast as the facility experiences a busy start to its trauma season.

During the spring and summer months, native animals of all shapes and sizes are on the move, looking for food, water, shelter or a mating partner.

“This often leads animals to cross busy roads, placing them in grave threat of being injured,” says Dhwani Chandra from Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors. “As a result, hospital admissions triple during this time and our specialised team of veterinarians work around the clock to provide expert treatment to every single patient, giving them a second chance in the wild.”

Some of the most frequently admitted animals to the 24/7 hospital are birds, possums, sea turtles, koalas and bats, suffering as a result of car accidents, domestic pet attacks, being orphaned and disease.

But Dhwani says we can all do our bit to help local wildlife.

“At this time of year it is important to keep a close eye on the roads and look out for sick or injured wildlife,” she says. “People can also call their local rescue group for assistance or for transporting the animal to the nearest wildlife hospital, so that the animal can be treated and cared for by expert veterinarians before being released back into the wild.”

The state-of-the-art Australia Zoo facility treats native wildlife from around the country, although most of its admissions come from south-east Queensland. Last year the zoo transported a woma python and echidna puggle 450km to the hospital from St George in Outback Queensland, and

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in the past it has had good Samaritans drive animals all the way from Victoria seeking treatment.

It has also sent teams to bushfire-affected areas such as Kangaroo Island.

Since 2004, the Wildlife Hospital has treated more than 104,000 animals, including more than 10,000 koalas.

Being on the frontline at the facility, wildlife veterinarian and supervisor Dr Ludovica Valenza says there’s nothing more rewarding in her job than to help an animal that is suffering by treating it, rehabilitating it and then releasing it back into the wild where it belongs.

Dhwani says: “As Steve (Irwin) believed, by saving one life we could ultimately save the entire species. No matter how big or small a patient, a life is worth all the time and effort we can give.” Dhwani Chandra from Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Dr Ludovica Valenza examining a bat

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Sky’s the limit for Greg

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s a child, Greg King would make model aircraft and watch the sky as planes flew over. But his dreams of becoming a pilot hit a problem.

“I always wanted to fly … however, knowing that I was classed as being colourblind, I would not be able to fly at night,” he says.

But Greg, 68, never gave up on his dreams and he became Queensland’s longest-serving remote pilot in the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Across nearly 20 years, he helped thousands of people in remote parts of Queensland, flying more than 1.63 million nautical miles and refuelling

countless planes at the RFDS base in Mount Isa. Now, after returning to the Coast in 2019, Greg is combining his flying skills with his love for the Outback, partnering with two other pilots to launch Aviation Tours, providing small-group plane touring holidays around the country.

Originally from Victoria, Greg moved to the Coast in 1979 and ran the successful Caloundra Bait Supplies until 1987. But he says “all I wanted to do was fly an aircraft” and in March 1987 he had his first lesson at Sunshine Coast Air Charter at Caloundra Airport.

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“I spent the next two years working studying and training then in 1989 I was given the wonderful opportunity to work for Lester Neideck at Sunshine Coast Air Charter as a flying instructor,” he says.

“The rules (about being colourblind) changed and by mid-1990 I had a night rating. I have now amassed a total of 14,800 hours with 2400 hours of night flying in some of the worst conditions a pilot could wish for.

“CASA told me I would never be able to fly a glass cockpit. I have been doing so, single pilot, for the last 19 years day and night.”

It was 2000 when Greg started working for the RFDS at Mount Isa. He says he only intended to be there two years, but ended up staying for 19.

“I loved the RFDS,” he says. “The work was 110 per cent rewarding. At first I was helping strangers, then after a while helping friends. It was not uncommon to arrive at a property, clinic or small rural hospital and know the person you were picking up.

“One night I picked up an old lady, she said that it was her second time in an aircraft – the other was 50 years earlier and that was RFDS too.

“The work ranged from inter-hospital transfers from outlying hospitals back to Mount Isa, or from Mount Isa through to Townsville; to primary retrievals, landing on a property or small town strip to be first responders for all types accidents – car, aircraft, motorbike, horse, industry, rural, snake bite – through to many and varied medical cases.”

Upon returning to Caloundra, Greg was contacted by one of his past students who was working as an instructor at one of the local schools and asked if he was interested in returning to instructing.

“Was I interested? You bet – playing far too much solitaire!” Greg says.

But when Covid travel restrictions saw thousands of commercial pilots grounded, including Greg, they began planning the new aviation tours venture.

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I was asked to be the chief pilot,” Greg says. “So hear we are, about to do our first tour.”

The tours will inject much-needed tourist dollars into remote parts of Australia, which have been hit hard by travel restrictions. Inland stops include Charleville, Longreach, Winton, Roma, Coober Pedy, Broken Hill and Carnarvon Gorge, as well as coastal destinations including the Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef and Thursday Island.

“Bringing air tours to the Outback will help bridge the gap between the city and the country,” Greg says. “Our guests will help rebuild local economies and increase the

understanding of how different life is in remote areas.”

Aviation Tours’ private aircraft accommodates up to eight guests. Tours range from 5-16 days and include all flights, tours and accommodation.

After so many years flying around the Outback, what’s Greg’s favourite spot?

“I really haven’t got a favourite spot, l love it all: the people, the towns, the country – it’s all not to be missed,” he says.

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t’s revered as the world’s most famous and longest running beer festival, with origins dating back to the German city of Munich in 1810. It also definitely holds the record for the most beer consumed at a festival – 7.7 million litres over 16 days!

The origins of Oktoberfest revolve around the wedding of Prince Ludwig and Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen, which was a massive celebration of Bavarian culture including parades, an epic horse race and, of course, eating and drinking! Important beer note: The prince later became the king and raised taxes on beer, which ultimately caused riots and forced him to abdicate. I hope our politicians are taking note!

One of the key traditions to remain over the years is that only beer conforming to the German purity law (reinheitsgebot) and brewed within the city limits of Munich can be served at the Munich Oktoberfest. Now that’s what we call celebrating and supporting local beer!

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I for one will be dusting off the lederhosen and getting down to some of our local breweries who will be hosting their very own Oktoberfest events this year. Be sure to check out festivals being held at Your Mates Brewing, Heads of Noosa, Terella Brewing and Stalwart Alehouse for a full day of clinking steins and loud cheers of “prost!”. Along with some special festival beers, you should also expect hearty food made to accompany the beers like German sausage, pork knuckle and, of course, pretzels.

Plenty of our other local breweries are planning a special Oktoberfest brew to take your taste buds on a Bavarian adventure. Keep your eyes peeled for some special German brews from 10 Toes Brewery, Sunshine Brewery and Morts Brewing, with TAPS Mooloolaba also hosting its yearly Oktoberfest event featuring Aussie takes on German styles of beers.

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love this time of year. The gradually lengthening days have encouraged so many of our local birds to turn their thoughts to activities that will ensure survival of their species. Now is the time I start to look around my property for early signs of nesting behaviour, so I may appreciate the incredible skills that birds bring to nest building.

Wow! An incident occurred recently that left me astounded by the behavior of a tiny bird which is, by almost any birdwatcher’s assessment, a very special sighting.

The bird I am referring to is the white-eared monarch (Carterornis leucotis), which is endemic and restricted to a narrow coastal band from the tip of Cape York down the eastern coast of Queensland and just into northern New South Wales, where it is regarded as vulnerable.

Although officially classed as uncommon, and the overall population size is unknown, the status of this bird, due to its significant range, is reassuringly of ‘least concern’.

Nevertheless, for most Australians a sighting would result in a welcome ‘tick’ on their bird list. I have been in Australia for approaching 20 years and have gained fleeting glimpses of these delightful birds on, perhaps, a dozen occasions, with just a few opportunities to grab some second-rate photographs.

A visit last month by a pair of these delightful birds

revealed information that left me aghast. I have, over the years, been able to coax wild birds to venture close to me by offering food treats, but such close encounters demanded patience and a gradual building of their confidence. With this pair of white-eared monarchs, however, my attempt to photograph them was practically thwarted by the brazen approaches of one of the birds,

without any food bribery, often to within a foot or so and therefore too near for the camera to focus. The little bird calmly repeated these close visits for at least 15 minutes and seemed to be totally without fear of contact with me. Is this normal? I really have no idea but I have never encountered any other truly wild bird that seemed so utterly oblivious to the potential threat from humans.

While white-eared monarchs migrate from north to south and vice versa to avoid the coldest months, a study has further concluded that, here in Queensland’s southeast, they are also altitudinal migrants, moving from higher ground, such as the Blackall Range, down to the warmer lowland areas of the Sunshine Coast during the colder winter weather, resulting in birds potentially being seen here at any time of the year. Although male and female are superficially similar, these insect-eating birds can be distinguished by the more prominent white head markings of the male, and the slightly greyer back plumage of the female, although certain identification of the sexes in the field can be difficult.

This smallest of the monarch flycatchers builds a small, deep cup nest high in the upper canopy of a rainforest tree using grass, small bark strips and leaves, bound together with spider webs, then disguised with green moss and white spider egg cases. Due to its tiny size and location, the nests are extremely hard to see. Indeed, it is reported that it took 70 years from when the bird was first reported to the discovery, in 1923, of the first nest. Two small pale fawn eggs, blotched with brown, are laid, with both parents active in nest-building, incubation and feeding of the young.

I reflect on my most memorable close encounter with this delightful little bird and wonder ‘was it unique?’ or have others also experienced the unusual ‘friendliness’ of a white-eared monarch?

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A nursery for future leaders

by CAROLYN SLADE Genealogy Sunshine Coast

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n 1879, genial 34-year-old William Mahon, Irish by birth and well-liked by parents and pupils, became the first teacher appointed to Nambour’s first school on the hill known as the Bull’s Forehead at Parklands. Mr Mahon had a love of music and played the concertina. He taught the children to sing and by introducing music to the classroom created a precedent for the years to come.

Other teachers, men and young women, followed but by 1890 that first school building had deteriorated and become too small. The children were moved first into the ballroom in Mathew Carroll’s hotel, then to the School of Arts building in Currie St. Some years after the move to the permanent school building in Mitchell St, a headmaster’s cane was found in the School of Arts piano where it had been hidden by the boys after a day of harsh discipline.

With the new school came a new teacher, Henry Miller, transferred from Rosemount School. As a keen amateur astronomer, he encouraged the children to explore the possibilities of weather and space – to look to the stars. But despite his ability and experience, the school committee considered his “great age” (of about 60 years) a drawback.

They sent a request to the Department of Public Instruction for a younger teacher.

At 19 years old, Robert Greathead was certainly a younger man. Not even old enough to vote, he was deemed old enough to control an entire school full of children, some not much younger than himself. He was a popular choice. As a strong member of the Yandina cricket team, he encouraged an interest in all sporting activities, leading to Nambour State Rural School and Nambour State High

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Children in the Nambour Rural School grounds at Mitchell St, circa 1917

School later becoming prominent in various fields of sport.

By 1905, curriculum changes were on the way.

Agricultural and domestic science subjects were to be added to the standard academic subjects. With the agricultural nature of its local industries, Nambour was chosen to become Queensland’s first rural school.

Thomas Grenier Fisher was appointed in 1913 to take the school through the transition. It took much considered organisation and by 1917 helped set the pattern for future rural schools throughout Queensland.

It would have been beyond the imagination of pupils at the new Nambour Rural School in 1917 that, 90 years later,

the school would produce a prime minister (Kevin Rudd) and federal treasurer (Wayne Swan).

Taken from Distinction By Merit – A History of Nambour Rural School, published by Genealogy Sunshine Coast. It documents the development of the school and contains thousands of names of committee members, teachers and children involved with the school, as well as some previously unpublished photos.

The Genealogy Sunshine Coast Resource Centre in Petrie Park Rd, Nambour (just opposite the swimming pool), is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am-4.30pm. Visit sites. google.com/site/genealogysunshinecoastinc or facebook.com/ gscnambour, phone 5329 2315 or email genealogysc@gmail.com.

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Celebrating inclusivity

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A Fair Day Out will take place on Saturday, October 9, at the Eumundi Markets.

This is the ninth year of the event, which is a celebration and contribution to building inclusive communities. Since 2013 Equity Works has been the lead agency and collaborates with many other local disability support organisations and individuals in bringing the event to life each year.

Visitors to the event will have the opportunity to enjoy free creative performances on the stage throughout the day as well as browse through more than 30 stalls of creative wares produced by people with disability.

“Like many other events, A Fair Day Out was cancelled in 2020 and everyone we have spoken to is very excited that we are proceeding this year,” Equity Works lead organiser Kylie Moore said.

A Fair Day Out runs from 9am-2pm at the amphitheatre end of the Eumundi Markets. Entry is free.

Keep up to date by following A Fair Day Out on Facebook Pictured are Jan and Amy modelling A Fair Day Out tees.

Tewantin Noosa Probus Club is a not-for-profit group providing friendship, fellowship and fun for retirees and semi-retirees. Meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding December, at Tewantin RSL at 10am for a 10.30am start. Phone Chris on 0419 447 266.

End the violence

Sunshine Coast-based DV Safe Phone is calling on individuals, businesses and community groups to donate phones and funds to help support victims of domestic, family and sexual violence in need. The One Phone, One Life campaign kicks off on October 1, to coincide with Queensland’s Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Visit dvsafephone.org/fundraise.

Inaugural Oktoberfest

A taste of Germany is coming to Cooroy, with its first annual Oktoberfest celebration. The event is in support of Katie Rose Cottage Hospice and Lifeline. It is on October 9 from 11am-9pm at 5 Opal St, Cooroy.

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The Arthur Street Country Markets is celebrating a year at its current location on September 26.

The market is country to its core, with farmers now bringing produce direct from their farms, plus there are still other stalls to add to the variety including bric-a-brac, plants, reflexology, massage, natural soaps, clothes, vintage records, incense and oils. Breakfast and coffee is available.

The proceeds from the market support Dicky Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.

The market is held in the car park of the Caloundra Rugby Union Club every Sunday from 7am-noon.

Buderim Garden Club has celebrated its 75th anniversary with a lunch attended by 90 guests at Buderim Tavern.

The guest speaker was BGC patron and life member Marjorie Van Roy (pictured), while Queensland Council of Garden Clubs president Phil Adam presented the club with a certificate of congratulations.

The BGC’s annual garden festival runs from October 1517. It will centre around the Buderim War Memorial Hall and feature the competitive Spring Flower Show. There will also be a plant market and open gardens.

For times and tickets visit buderimgardenclub.com.

The Buderim VIEW Club chose the Mooloolaba Bowls Club for its latest social outing, with 13 ladies enjoying the conversation and delicious food.

The club holds its monthly lunch and meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at Buderim Tavern. A social event is also held on the third Wednesday of the month.

This is the club's 28th year. It raises money for The Smith Family’s Learning for Life students, and is a wonderful way to enjoy friendship and take part in the local community.

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Anniversary get-together

Members of Caloundra Evening VIEW Club recently enjoyed lunch at the Parklands Tavern in Little Mountain to say thanks to a long-standing and valued member Jill Ryan.

Jill (pictured right with treasurer Beryl Moye) has been a member of VIEW since the early 1980s when she joined in Tamworth and is currently a member at both Caloundra and Kawana.

Caloundra Evening VIEW Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6.15pm at the Caloundra Power Boat Club. For more information phone Enid on 5491 5502.

A new pen pal club at Matthew Flinders Anglican College is connecting students from Years 1-6 with elderly people to combat loneliness caused by the pandemic.

“Our students have discovered they can help to make a positive impact in the community by softening the sense of loneliness that people might be experiencing,” college chaplain Reverend Kathrin Koning said.

Year 3 student Hannah (pictured) joined in Term 1 and has connected with Joan.

“I love all the special cards and pictures Joan sends me.,” Hannah said.

Visit MyFlinders or email kkoning@mfac.edu.au.

The Maroochydore VIEW Club has celebrated its 20th birthday with a Black and Bling theme.

More than 100 women attended, with visitors from other local VIEW clubs also enjoying the day.

The club had five past presidents and 10 foundation members there to help cut the cake, and Judy Hamblett received her 20-year badge.

The club welcomes new members, guests and visitors.

For more information phone Maggie on 0418 793 906.

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Incredible milestone

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A remarkable lady has celebrated the remarkable achievement of turning 101.

Dawn Crosbie celebrated her birthday with about 20 friends at the Waterfront Hotel at Diddillibah.

Dawn’s daughter Betty Wakefield, from Palmwoods, says her mother is from Newcastle but has been forced to stay with her due to the ongoing border closures – a situation that has caused some unseen problems.

“She didn’t have anything to wear for her birthday!”

Betty says.

Born in September 1920, Dawn lived in Sydney until her father lost his job in the Great Depression. He bought a ute and travelled to the Darling Downs, where Dawn grew up. She then moved to Newcastle when she was about 15.

She later married and had four kids: three daughters and a son. She still lives independently in Newcastle.

“Mum’s had a fairly active life – she’s worked all her life and raised a family,” Betty (pictured left with Dawn) says.

Dawn’s tip for a long life is to have a can-do attitude.

“Never say no,” she says.

Noosa

A workshop exploring ways over-50s can take control of their brain health through better eating will be held on October 1 at North Shore Community Centre in Mudjimba. The cost is $10, bookings are essential, visit events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Fraud talk

The Caloundra Family History Research group’s next general meeting is on September 16 with guest speaker Rod Shelton, a retired police officer, on the topic ‘Personal Protection and Fraud’. Visit caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au or phone 0409 932 229.

Activities aplenty

Currimundi Probus Club has a busy program coming up. As well as the monthly meeting, there’s a coffee and chat morning, picnic dinner at Moffat Beach and a bus trip to a camel farm. Monthly meetings are held at the Caloundra Indoor Bowls Club hall on the second Wednesday of each month. Visit probuscurrimundi.org.

Buderim/Landsborough/Nambour

Caloundra

Overwhelming support

Museum mystery

New committee

The inaugural Mingle with the Mayor Ball to raise funds for a domestic and family violence counselling and support service in Noosa raised about $300,000 thanks to guests at the Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort.

The event was run by WomenKind Inc, a not-forprofit association established to support women through connection, education, empowerment and fundraising.

“The community support and business support for the ball was overwhelming to say the least,” event patron and mayor Clare Stewart said.

Pictured are emcee Kay McGrath and Vanessa Nock from Uniqueness Jeweller. Image by Empire Art Photography.

Sunshine Coast Council has teamed up with local museums to offer a month of mystery madness via a fun-filled quiz.

Your observation skills will be put to the test as you search to fill in missing gaps. It could be the name of a train, what was used to fuel stoves or finding phones that have no numbers – each museum’s quiz is different.

The quiz is available until the end of the school holidays on October 3 at Buderim Pioneer Cottage, Landsborough Museum and Nambour Museum. A $100 Caloundra Regional Gallery Shop gift voucher is up for grabs.

Pictured are Skye Mulley and daughter Ariella.

Quota Club Caloundra members have elected a new committee for the club’s 10th year. They are (pictured from left) vice-president Dianne Bennett, secretary Tracie Mason, treasurer Jan Woodhouse and president Karen Zeier.

Quota is an inclusive, friendly club that provides social interaction and community fundraising activities such as barbecues, cocktail evenings and morning teas.

New members are welcome to the social coffee mornings, held on the first Friday of every month at 10.15am, and business meetings held the second Thursday at 7pm at the Caloundra Power Boat Club.

For more details phone Karen on 0451 075 677.

Palmview

Kawana

Caloundra

Awards night

Grab a bargain

Special visitor

Some of the Coast’s outstanding individuals, businesses and organisations have been recognised at the inaugural Sunshine Coast Community and Gala Awards, held at The Shed at Aussie World in Palmview.

Among the winners were Alexandra Headland Rotary Club (best small charity or group), Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge (volunteer of the year), STEPS Group Australia (best community service or organisation), The Board Meeting Charity (best children’s service, charity or program) and Mark Skinner (lifetime achievement and individual of the year).

Pictured are Mark and Bev Skinner. Image by Nicola Anne Photography.

The annual Vinnies three-day fundraising book and plant sale will be held from October 8-10.

There will be books galore as well as DVDs, CDs, jigsaws and more, plus many beautiful outdoor and indoor plants ready to brighten up your home.

It will be held at the Kawana Catholic Community Centre, Nanyima St, Buddina (opposite the Kawana Library), from 8am-3pm on October 8-9 and 9am-1pm on October 10.

All proceeds go to assisting the St Vincent de Paul Society in supporting those suffering because of homelessness, domestic violence, unemployment and Covid.

For more information call Maria on 5478 2954.

The Caloundra Woodworking Club recently hosted State Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt (pictured) at a morning tea. He was impressed with the vibrancy of the club and especially amazed at some of the talents on display.

The club’s headquarters are in Ulm St South, Caloundra, and open Monday to Saturday from 8am-noon.

The club caters for all abilities and has a strong contingent of women. Wednesday afternoons are devoted to women, with special help from a few willing men.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

All in vain

Efforts appreciated

The tragedy in Afghanistan is unfolding as I write this on the day before Vietnam Veterans Day. I was dismayed to read what Prime Minister Scott Morrison said about the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban: "No Australian who has ever fallen in our uniform has ever died in vain – ever. Freedom’s always worth it, fighting for it, whatever the outcome.”

The families of our 41 service personnel who died over there, and at home since, and those who have suffered for their service over the past 20 years, may disagree – as may those, such as my Vietnam veteran husband, who are still carrying the scars from that fight for freedom, only to see Vietnam fall to the enemy.

The outcome is that their sacrifice is now in vain as the Taliban will wipe out all gains of the past 20 years. Freedom is lost. Lives lost. Women’s rights lost.

So, I beg to differ with Mr Morrison. History shows that going to war without proper planning and an exit strategy is the worst folly our politicians can foist upon our defence forces, as well as the resultant terror and dispossession visited upon the people of those nations.

History is littered with examples where our defence personnel were sacrificed by politicians, of whom very few saw active service.

The power to send our defence forces into battle rests with the Prime Minister. It should be debated in Parliament, so we all know why our brave men and women are being asked yet again to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Robyn Deane, Bli Bli

Trivia questions

On behalf of the Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels Management Committee, please accept our thanks for promoting our search for locals to join the committee and help our service with their expertise and skills, in an article in the Sunny Coast Times.

We really appreciate the support from your newspaper and look forward to continuing our association in the future.

It is the continued support of businesses on the Sunshine Coast that enables our service, along with other not-for-profits, to help the aged and disabled in our community.

Susan Green President, Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels Management Committee

Glory of the Games The recent Olympic and Paralympic Games were a huge success not only for Tokyo but the world itself. What Tokyo was able to achieve in the middle of a pandemic is incredible.

It was wonderful to give us all hope and happiness as we sat glued to our television sets, being drawn into these Olympics like never before. The competition was amazing and there were so many incredible moments for not only the athletes but spectators worldwide.

On reflection, one cannot only say ‘thank you’ to Tokyo

for hosting these Games, but also to the athletes worldwide who gave us incredible moments to treasure and somehow brought a peaceful unity to us all through the glory of sport.

Jan Hopkins, Reesville

Concerns for nature Does anyone know what environmental impact studies, if any, were done on the parcel of land that is bordered by Beech and Myla roads in Landsborough?

We have seen many species of wildlife in this small area – feathertail gliders, possums, snakes, owls, microbats, all sorts of birds, frogs and wallabies.

So I was surprised and saddened to see developers move in, which happened so quickly I wondered if any environmental studies had been done?

I was hopping that being so close to Australia Zoo and the fact it’s home to so many native species, the Iwin family could purchase it as land for wildlife.

Emma Richard

We would love you to share your thoughts and experiences with us and our readers.

Email editor@sunnycoastmedia.com.au.

Please include your name, location and contact details (for verification, not to be published). Letters may be edited. As we are a monthly publication, we are unable to print time-sensitive letters.

Crossword

with Allan Blackburn

1. False, 2. Thou shalt have no other God before me, 3.

Ventricles, 4. Melania Trump, 5. Fibonacci, 6. Secretary General of the United Nations, 7. Mazda, 8. One thousand, 9. Skin, 10. Roy Orbison, 11. Winter solstice, 12. Mississippi, 13. No, 14. Melbourne, 15. Anthony, 16. Formula 1 motor racing, 17. Newell, 18. Canada, 19. Plant, 20. Nick Cummins.

Across: 4 Equip, 9 Unclasp, 10 Lhasa, 11 Sieve, 12 Bambino, 13 Awash, 14 Mists, 17 Either, 18 Aerial, 19 Opal, 20 Parted, 22 Cosmic, 25 Awes, 26 Outwit, 29 Fencer, 31 Satyr, 34 Hippo, 35 Interns, 36 Byway, 37 Cocoa, 38 Arrange, 39 Renal.

Trivia answers:

Crossword answers:

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Fit out (5) Release (7) Capital of Tibet (5) Sift (5) Italian little one (7) Covered with water (5) Thin fogs (5) One or the other (6) Receiving device (6) Gemstone (4) Separated (6) Vast (6) Inspires dread (4) Best (6) Swordsman (6) Forest god (5) River horse (Abbr.) (5) Doctors (7) Obscure road (5) Chocolate ingredient (5) Place in order (7) Pertaining to the kidneys (5)

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Down: 1 Bubble, 2 Scimitar, 3 Balinese, 4 Epsom, 5 Users, 6 Please, 7 Safari, 8 Catholic, 15 Impiety, 16 Talc, 20 Prophecy, 21 Data, 23 Overturn, 24 Macaroni, 27 Topics, 28 Isobar, 30 Risked, 32 Tywyn, 33 Riyal.

1. True or false: J.K. Rowling is a pen name.

2. What proclamation is made in the First Commandment in the Bible?

3. What is the name of the lower chambers of the human heart?

4. Who was the First Lady of the USA in 2019?

5. What is the name of the numerical sequence: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 ...

6. What high office did this trio hold: Antonio Guterres, Ban Ki-moon and Kofi Annan?

7. What car brand has a stylised ‘M’ as its badge?

8. How many million make a billion?

9. “Cutaneous” refers to: beauty, underground, skin?

10. Which singer was referred to as ‘The Big O’?

11. What scientific name refers to the day with the shortest time between sunrise and sunset?

12. What US river is known as ‘Ol’ Man River’?

13. What does the German word ‘nein’ mean?

14. What city was the first in the Southern Hemisphere to host the Summer Olympics?

15. For what man’s name is ‘Tony’ an abbreviation” 16. In what fast sport is Daniel Ricciardo a top performer?

17. What NSW highway links Parkes, Dubbo, Moree and Goondiwindi?

18. What country is closest to the wreck of the Titanic?

19. What kind of living thing is a bulrush?

20. What reality TV star is known as the ‘Honey Badger’?

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Unsustainable boom (6) Curved sword (8) Long-haired cat breed (8) Derby venue (5) Consumers (5) Make happy (6) Adventurous expedition (6) Universal in extent (8) Irreverence (7) Baby powder (4) Prediction (8) Individual facts (4) Capsize (8) Tubular pasta (8) Themes (6) Line on a weather map (6) Dared (6) West Welsh seaside resort (5) Saudi Arabian currency (5)

POETS' CORNER

MY LITTLE WATTLEBIRD

THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER How literal was that saying!

Pearls were there for the taking.

QUIET REFLECTIONS Let me hear the song of infinite stars see the fragrance of a bursting flower how all of us are woven by the unseen long before our first breath and far beyond our final hour.

I know a little wattlebird, That loves to visit me, It's nest is in my flower pot, Instead of in the tree.

We greedily grabbed them in our stride; every experience we could try.

London, Paris, Rome and everywhere in between; from the highest mountains of Switzerland to the driest deserts of the Middle East with their amazing contrasting scenes.

From the exotic climes of the subcontinent to the Pacific isles and the wilds of darkest Africa we thrilled to adventure, determined to chase our dreams.

We savoured heady delights and gazed upon ancient sights.

She sings her songs so sweetly, To let us know she's here, She doesn't ask for anything, Just keep the dangers clear.

To taste the forest steeped in its scented air touch the skies stretched across a setting sun as other senses beckon from somewhere within upon quiet reflections the boundless awaiting everyone.

Her parents visited us last year, And they enjoyed the stay, They had a lovely family, And then they flew away.

But our beautiful world that had become our pearl of translucent blue easily accessible overnight was now transformed by a single word – Covid – obliterating our dreams, taking them out of sight.

It had retreated, become confined by a hideous, dark swirl of unending traumas with unreachable skies.

Gone were the images of beauty and grandeur.

Gone were the carefree days of pure delight, replaced by fear, frustration, and grief from which there seemed to be no relief.

They must have told the young ones, Of the time they had when here, So they have now decided, To be with us this year.

© Gerard Traub

They built their nest with love and care, And only one egg laid, Looks like they are settled, And happy that they stayed.

Now we long for the day that we can reclaim our beautiful pearl, and our oyster again becomes our world.

AUGUST 27 This month is yours it's only right 74 candles we will light We'll celebrate you, then think of the days You brightened our lives with your fun-loving ways

The egg has now been broken, The chick is now set free, To adorn itself with feathers, And fly from tree to tree.

© Mary Johnson

Send us your poems – we love receiving your creative work!

To submit your work for possible publication email editor@sunnycoastmedia.com.au.

Word limit per poem (due to space) is 300 words.

As we blow out your candles and sing your good cheer In silence we'll wish for you to be here Eight months have passed since you went away But your birthday month is here to stay

I marvel at creation, The moon the stars the sun, They fill my heart with wonder, The things that God has done.

We'll think of you on your special day And every day

My wattlebird is just a touch, Of things that God can do, He made the world and everything.

Including me and you.

You're missed, so loved but always here The memory of you is strong and clear

© H.R. Buckpitt

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Exciting showcase

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his year’s Eclectica Art Awards from the Butter Factory Friends is set to bring a diverse range of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, weavings and jewellery to the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre’s gallery spaces.

The BFFs were formed in January 2016 and since then their showcase has evolved from a small-group exhibition into an arts award aptly called Eclectica.

With 72 members entering in this 2021 show and 110 artworks on display, the awards are sure to provide viewers with a fantastic range of artwork to view and purchase.

“The award is growing from strength to strength with no other creative space on the Coast offering an all-inclusive community exhibition for members with prizes awarded,” says BFAC coordinator Alicia Sharples. “We are very lucky to have the continued Pam Taylor's Still Life With Lemon support from local arts businesses such as Create Art, The Clay Shed, Yandina Art and Framing and Cool Art Framing Gallery.”

Cooroy Community Bendigo Bank is offering $1000 to the best portrait as well as the opportunity to have a solo art show at Cooroy branch of the bank.

This year's the prize categories are portrait, 2D, 3D, ceramic and people’s choice, which includes a $500 prize.

Eclectica opens on September 17, with an opening event on September 18 from 4pm. Tickets are free but booking is essential. It runs until October 17.

Visit butterfactoryartscentre.com.au/upcoming-exhibition.

Insights into the artistic process

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oosa Open Studios is returning for its sixth year in October, with more than 100 artists welcoming the public into their personal creative space.

The free event is an opportunity to be creatively inspired by painters, ceramicists, mixed media artists and other artisans while driving around the Noosa region.

Noosa Open Studios president Anthony Wynne-Hoelscher says the event is an opportunity to see inside the creative process of some of the region’s most talented minds.

“Get up close and personal with the artists whose work you love, learn about their creative techniques and processes, and

Rosie Lloyd-Giblett working her artistic magic.

BELOW: Mitch English and Sandra Robertson are also taking part in the Noosa Open Studios art trail

most importantly take home something wonderful for your ongoing pleasure, or perhaps a gift that surprises and delights someone special,” he says.

One of the participating artists is Noosaville’s Rosie Lloyd-Giblett. She says the open studios initiative allows artists to connect with the community.

“Artists tend to work in isolation and the Noosa Open Studios provides a platform to share art and creativity with all ages,” she says. “I always have some of my students pop in, which is great for them to see that I am a practising artist as well as an art teacher.”

Rosie says her art is a reflection of her environment and she aims to stimulate her audience’s senses.

“My abstract paintings and drawings express a subtropical climate,” she says. “I work primarily en plein air using calligraphic marks, depth of shadow and varied surfaces to evoke felt energy within subtle seasonal variations of the local landscape on the Sunshine Coast. My ambition is to entice viewers to smell the foliage, view the colour pathway and understand the tune of the natural world.”

Noosa Open Studios, which is Queensland's largest event of its type, will be held from October 1-10. This year the studios and galleries are grouped into five trails, each centred around a different part of the shire. All of the artists' studios will be open on October 1-3 and 8-10, and some will also be open mid-week or by appointment. It is recommended to start at Noosaville’s Wallace House, where volunteers can assist to select the most suitable trail. It is a self-drive event.

The event will also include a series of art workshops for visitors. Twelve artists will share their tips for tapping into your creativity and expressing it through various media. Workshops are usually held in the artists' own studio spaces.

Meanwhile, 40 of the artists taking part in the art trail also have their work on show at the Gold Coast's Swell Sculpture Festival as part of the Deckchairs on the Green installation, appearing at Currumbin Beach until September 19.

Deckchairs on the Green will also be exhibited at the Gympie Terrace Parklands in Noosaville on September 25, followed by a Deckchairs Picnic and Auction event at the Noosa Botanic Gardens on September 26.

For more details on Noosa Open Studios and to download the 2021 Artist Guide visit noosaopenstudios.com.au.

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Enchanting classic coming to stage

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sually when a story starts with “a dark and stormy night”, there’s horror coming. But that’s not the case with Noosa Arts Theatre’s Pygmalion, as the gloomy night ushers in linguistic hijinks and class commentary, along with the empowering story of a determined young woman.

Set to be performed from October 14, the story concerns Professor Higgins, a scientist of phonetics, who meets Colonel Pickering, a linguist of Indian dialects, in the rain one night at Covent Garden. The first bets the other that he can, in a matter of months, convince London high society that cockney-speaking flower girl Eliza Doolittle can be transformed into a woman as poised and well-spoken as a duchess.

And thus begins George Bernard Shaw’s enchanting story that has charmed audiences for more than 100 years, especially with a superb cast, great set and fabulous costumes.

Pygmalion at Noosa Arts Theatre boasts a strong cast with Rachel Fentiman playing Eliza opposite her real-life husband Howard Tampling as Professor Higgins. Revered Sunshine Coast actress and playwright Rainee Skinner charms as Mrs Higgins, while Jackson O’Sullivan plays the gentlemanly Colonel Pickering with aplomb. Deputy mayor and ardent thespian Frank Wilkie is the irascible Alfred Doolittle.

Director Liza Park has updated the setting to 50’s London, instead of the Victorian era, while the theatre’s resident genius wardrobe expert, Margaret Courtney, channels her inner Dior to create fabulous costumes.

SHORT CUTS Literary classics

BATS Theatre Company is bringing All The Great Books (Abridged) to the Buderim War Memorial Hall in September and October. The show condenses literature’s greatest hits into a 90-minute roller-coaster ride of hilarity, covering Dickens, Shakespeare and many others. Book at batstheatre.com.

Artistic take-over

Tall Trees Arts is preparing for its 11th annual arts weekend at Cooran. The work of more than 100 local artists will take over the town from October 29-31.

There will also be music, food and drinks. Find ‘Tall Trees Art Exhibition’ on Facebook.

Fractured fairytales

Three local authors – including an eight-year-old girl – have contributed to a children's book that raises funds for charity. The book, called Once Upon a Whoops, will help support Life's Little Treasures Foundation, which assists families of premature or sick babies. The local authors are Jenny Catalano, who wrote rhyming poem La Befana Lost in Down Under about an Italian Christmas witch; Jenny's eight-year-old daughter Regina who wrote Bad Pigs and a Good Wolf; and Marg Gibbs who wrote Not All Ducklings Dress Ugly.

Visit anthologyangels.com.

Tickets on sale

For tickets visit noosaartstheatre.org.au or phone 5449 9343.

Sunshine Butterflies has been selected as the beneficiary for the theatre’s charity night on October 15. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the charity to support those living with disability and their families. There will be a raffle on the night with prizes donated from Gibsons Noosa.

A scene from Noosa Arts Theatre’s Pygmalion.

Image by Travis Macfarlane

Holy Holy, Angie McMahon, Tia Gostelow and Dallas Frasca are among the acts appearing at the Offbeat Music Festival in Eumundi on November 27. Tickets are on sale now for $75 plus booking fee via Oztix.

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NOOSA OPEN STUDIOS

ART TRAIL

VISIT THE HOME STUDIOS OF OVER 100 REMARKABLE ARTISTS Noosa Open Studios Art Trail, Queensland’s largest open studios event, invites you to meet the artists behind the art. Visit painters and potters, ceramicists, sculptors, metalworkers and more on art trails from coast to countryside. Take home your favourite pieces and be creatively inspired with art workshops and gallery visits.

noosaopenstudios.com.au @noosaopenstudios

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Coolum Art Collective’s Spring Art Exhibition is on from October 1-3 at Coolum Civic Centre. Entry is free, with the opportunity to purchase quality artwork and artisan items.

Jazz favourites

Buderim

Hot Hot Hot, a well-known group from Mackay, will appear for the Sunshine Coast Jazz Club on Sunday, September 19, at the Caloundra Power Boat Club, with two shows commencing at noon and 4pm. The band’s repertoire includes jazz and swing standards, and easy listening. Tickets are $20 for members, $22.50 for seniors and $25 for non-members by phoning Richard on 0427 782 960.

Caloundra

Publishing tips

Amazing art

Soaring voices

The Mixed Media Group from the Buderim Craft Cottage is turning the Atrium Gallery and Studio North into an incredible arts hub from September 25-27.

Art Off The Shelf will feature more than 25 local artists with works in media including 3D, landscapes, abstracts, portraits and still life.

This unique group is continually working on a wide range of ever-changing styles and themes, and members are offering original artworks straight off the shelf at great prices.

All work is for sale for under $200 and a commission from each piece sold will go to the cottage to fund improvements and support local artists. There will also be artists on hand to talk about the works.

Buderim Craft Cottage is at 5 Main St. The exhibition will be open from 10am-2pm each day. Entry is free.

Visit buderimcraftcottage.com.au or phone 54501714.

The Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific has rescheduled its Opera in the Hangar event for October 30.

The unique event was planned for August 28 but was postponed. It will take place at the Queensland Air Museum in Caloundra from 6pm and feature the Brisbane-based Underground Opera Company.

The company is a regular visitor to the Coast and formerly presented Opera in the Castle at Bli Bli’s Sunshine Castle.

It will be a fun-filled “after five” event with bubbles and paella on arrival, and a licensed bar available (with EFTPOS).

Other sweet delights will be served in the interval.

Funds raised will go to local community organisations supported by the Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific.

Tickets are $100 and limited to just over 200 people.

Book at trybooking.com.au/BRHAA.

The author, artist and producer behind the popular Karla the Noosa Koala series are presenting a course to help budding writers publish their work. Fizzi and Lili, plus their production maestro Sean, will give tips on how to turn your story from a twinkle in your eye to seeing it flying off the bookshelves. Sessions are on September 23 and 26 at the Sofitel in Hastings St, Noosa. Visit karlathekoala.com.au or phone Fizzi on 0418 750 643.

Craft classes

The not-for-profit Noosa Shire Arts and Crafts Association has a range of workshops coming up at Wallace House in Noosaville. For four weeks from October 5, tutor Lizzie Connor will present marine art classes from 9am-noon. Cost is $95 for members or $115 for non-members (bookings required). For other workshops visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au.

THE JAZZ SESSIONS $54 + bf, 2-course dinner and show

Quality jazz, ne wines, craft beers and a gourmet meal Sun 12th Sept Toby Wren Quar tet “The News” Sun 31st Oct Robyn Brown Album Launch “Bound for Glory”

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The social dilemma IMAGE

by KERRIE FRIEND

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t’s all too easy these days to go down the rabbit hole of social media. It’s important we put the brakes on or we could go head first over a cliff. I’m not sure but if you’re like me you’ve had to put some serious boundaries on your social media intake, especially during this unprecedented pandemic.

We need to be aware that highlight reels of others’ lives are mostly just that, not the real life that happens to all of us from day to day. Consider this fact when you’re scrolling around or you could get very envious, frustrated or disappointed about your one of a kind precious image and life. Instead, use mindfully as the wonderful platform it is where you can connect with loved ones, friends, blasts from the past and new people if you choose.

No one’s life is as perfect as some would have you believe so staying aware of the tendency to compare will help your mental health, anxiety and positivity. Don’t allow scrolling to send you down a plummeting hole of unhappiness and discontent. It’s not about comparing our lives to others, it’s far more useful to appreciate and be inspired

by others’ posts, even gaining some fun ideas on how to express your life more fully. Use social media to encourage or inspire, or to be encouraged or inspired, rather than a feed of intimidation, jealousy or envy. This is more beneficial to you and you can then use social media platforms as motivation not opposition.

I love social media but I’m also well aware of its negatives. I encourage you to find the balance of what works for you with it and use it for all of the good things it can be. Stay in touch with old friends, keep those you want to informed about your life, grow your business, be involved in your community, be inspired, encourage others, and use it for all of the other enjoyable things it can be. But don’t compare as it is the thief all of joy.

And finally, the average person spends about two hours every day on social media. Over a year that’s 728 hours (more than 30 days)! Imagine limiting your time on it and retrieving at least half of that time back. I went a step further and have a time block of no more than 30 minutes a day and it has literally been a life-changer for me. I hope I’ve persuaded you to evaluate your social media use and allow it to be a pleasurable addition not a cause of tension and comparison.

God bless, Kerrie

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Single dad's 'life of pain' fixed

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fter suffering a crippling back injury followed by surgery in 2020,Tewantin single dad Colin, was taking a dangerous cocktail of painkillers to enable him to look after his three young kids and keep food on the table.

As the sole carer for his children after losing his wife to Lupus ten years ago, Colin has lived in excruciating pain for the past eight years. Unable to work in full capacity or even bend down to tie his shoelaces, Colin felt he was living a half-life, stuck deep in the shadows of pain, unable to play with his kids.

Colin’s pain specialist was helping to manage the pain through a raft of different prescription medication, and he was looking down the barrel of another surgery in order to get some sort of painfree life back.

Colin was at his lowest ebb when a friend of his father suggested he try Amino Neuro Frequency (ANF) Therapy– a therapy widely used in Europe for the past ten years, which has been in Australia for four years.

"When my Dad’s friend told me to try ANF therapy because she thought it would help with my pain, I was at the stage where I was prepared to try anything … anything that could make the pain stop.

Having exhausted all my other options and with the pain still raging in my back, I took a punt and went to Cluzie Clinic as a last resort.

After the first treatment, I was gob-smacked as I could almost reach my toes! Something I hadn’t been able to do in eight years. After three treatments, I couldn’t believe the difference. The pain was so heavily reduced, I was able to start weaning myself off the prescription drugs and had almost full mobility back.

Now six months later, I am pain-free, able to work and enjoy all the activities with the kids!” explains a now pain-free Colin.

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2021: ADVERTISING FEATURE

Campaign bids to raise awareness

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reast Cancer Awareness Month, which runs throughout October, provides an opportunity for us all to focus on the disease and its impact on those affected by it in our community.

On the Sunshine Coast several events are being organised to help raise awareness.

On October 17 is the fifth annual Fabulous Funky Fashions event (pictured) at the Buderim Tavern, organised by Sandra de Jersey from Professionals On The Coast Realty. Don your best pink outfit (with hats and fascinators encouraged) and enjoy the showcase of fashion from The Bowerbird Collective.

Tickets are $40 and all proceeds go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Visit ticketebo.com.au/fabulousfunkyfashions.

Then on October 23, the Thrive breast cancer event will be held at Venue 114 in Bokarina. It will serve as a one-stop-shop for inspiration, education, advice, products and more for breast cancer survivors, carers and supporters. Tickets are $20 via trybooking.com/BRQWM. And Wishlist will host its third annual fun run at Lake Kawana on October 17, with breast cancer survivor Rene Neitz the event ambassador.

Take the time this month to find out about breast awareness and share this important information with your family, friends and colleagues.

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By merging advanced technology, uncompromising professional standards and a patient-focused approach, the team of specialised radiologists and imaging specialists is committed to providing patients with the highest standards in clinical care. The women’s imaging department has been architecturally designed for patient comfort and privacy. With state-of-the-art technology and highly skilled breast imaging technicians, it is the first choice for women’s imaging services in the Noosa area.

“Our practice aims to relieve the discomfort many women experience when undergoing breast screening,” says breast imaging specialist Lisa Parsons. “We understand this can be a stressful time and the patient is always our first consideration."

With a full range of women’s imaging services including breast MRI, tomosynthesis with 3D mammography, ultrasound and interventional procedures including biopsies and FNAs, Noosa Radiology provides a complete breast imaging service in one location Ask your GP for a referral for your next breast check.

October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in Australia and will affect around one in eight women in their lifetime.

Medical oncologist Dr Brenton Seidl (pictured) says the majority of breast cancers, if detected at an early stage, have an excellent prognosis. Robust screening programs have been developed, with mammogram and ultrasound screening advised for all women aged 50 to 74.

In the past 18 months, Covid has significantly impacted screening programs, with intermittent pausing of BreastScreen Australia services in several states. Screening programs are continuing in Queensland so it's important if you are feeling well that you keep up-to-date with your screening.

Self-examination also has an important part to play.

If you have any concerning symptoms – new breast lump, pain, swelling or redness, changes to the nipple or nipple discharge - contact your GP and book an examination.

For more information and to book a scan visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au or cancerqld.org.au.

Noosa Radiology Targets Breast Cancer Noosa Radiology utilises the latest in imaging technology for your peace of mind.

Our dedicated Women’s Imaging Department has been architecturally designed for your comfort and privacy. We provide a complete service in one location.

We offer the latest Breast Imaging Technology with Breast MRI and the new Digital Tomosynthesis System with 3D Mammography. These technologies allow our on-site Radiologist to detect any abnormalities, earlier than ever before.

Private consultations are also available with our breast imaging specialists to ensure your imaging needs are tailored to the highest quality of clinical care.

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Building approvals reach new heights S unshine Coast building approvals reached a record level of $1.9 billion for the 2020-21 financial year, according to council’s Development Indicators Annual Highlights report.

Service Delivery Portfolio councillor Christian Dickson said the report reflected activity in the development and building sector.

“Considering the events of the past year, this report shows that confidence in our local building and construction industry remained high throughout the pandemic,” he said.

“Locals have jumped at the chance to renovate their homes, with around 18,500 development applications lodged, ranging from renovations to extensions, plumbing and drainage works, subdividing and much more.

“The report reflects record high plumbing and drainage work approvals and inspections, plus 2463 new lots created.

“Work is steadily continuing on the development of our new CBD at Maroochydore and the surrounding areas are experiencing rapid growth, with

building activity higher than previous years.”

“As outlined in the report, suburbs like Buderim, Bokarina and Palmview experienced significant building activity as well as the Caloundra South suburbs of Baringa and Nirimba.”

In response to economic impacts caused by the pandemic, council has been streamlined approvals to stimulate the local economy.

Fellow Service Delivery Portfolio councillor Winston Johnston said council would continue supporting the local building and construction industry through its Economic Resurgence Plan.

“Our council has made it a priority to support our local businesses and building industry as they get back on their feet and build back better than before the pandemic,” Cr Johnston said.

“More investment in our region means construction jobs and opportunities for locals.

“Now, more than ever, our region needs these economic stimulus projects and council is continuing to the lead the way.”

Point Arkwright home scores top holiday gong

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reimagined 1970s beach shack at Point Arkwright has topped Stayz’s annual list of Australia’s top 10 holiday homes.

Barra Luxe Beach House was once a shack but is now an immaculately styled fivebedroom, four-bathroom holiday property with a swimming pool, covered deck, galley kitchen and all the mod cons of a luxury beach home. Guests loved the home’s relaxed vibe and its proximity to Yaroomba Beach, where they often spot loggerhead turtles, sea hawks, black cockatoos, dolphins and whales.

The Sunshine Coast home beat holiday homes at Lennox Head in NSW and the

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Mornington Peninsula in Victoria to the gold medal, with the wins set to boost regional tourism as the industry works towards a postpandemic recovery.

“The winning homes reflect today’s travel trends where we’re increasingly seeing holidaymakers take frequent and sometimes last-minute road trips to private holiday houses in coastal locations,” Stayz travel expert Simone Scoppa says.

The judging criteria for the awards, now in their 10th year, included bookings over past year, traveller reviews and star ratings, and relevance of amenities and the home catering to Aussie families.

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When community is more than just a catchphrase T ADVERTORIAL

he word ‘community’ is freely bandied about in real estate marketing, without much thought to what it actually means. However, the unique over-50s development of Greenwood, Forest Glen, is proving what community is truly about in practice.

The Christmas in July celebrations were the most recent example of the unique community focus that has been at the core of the Greenwood philosophy since the first seeds of the development concept were planted.

Taking place on July 30, 52 current and future residents made the most of it with a full Christmas spread and secret Santa gifts shared.

This was followed up by a stroll around one of Greenwood’s most popular community facilities, the vegetable gardens and orchard, where Greenwood’s green thumbs were keen to show off their latest plantings and fruit trees bursting with early spring growth.

Community manager John Warner, design specialist Ebony Dunstan and sales manager Tom Midgley joined in

the festivities, conducting tours of the latest progress at Greenwood.

Chief among the keenly anticipated new additions were the commencement of earthworks on Greenwoods centrepiece, Club Eden, which is the development’s private recreation club and community hub, exclusively for residents and their guests.

Construction has also commenced on the forest walk through Greenwood’s fivehectare private conservation reserve.

Across the road from Greenwood’s main entrance, construction of the Forest Glen Village Shopping Centre also continues apace.

With all 54 homes that comprised Greenwood stages one and two now completely sold out, the recent stage three release of 21 homes is proving popular with over-50s keen to be a part of the Greenwood lifestyle.

Visit greewoodforestglen.com.au. Greenwood's Christmas in July celebrations

DA lodged for $153m Lake Kawana project

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risbane-based Habitat Development Group has lodged a development application with Sunshine Coast Council for a 200-unit apartment complex on the last two eastfacing Lake Kawana waterfront lots on Birtinya Island.

Habitat Development Group managing director Cleighton Clark said the proposed $153m St Clair development on lot 930 (4573 sq m) and lot 931 (4403 sq m) would comprise 200 two-, three- and fourbedroom dwellings over eight levels, as well as a rooftop terrace on level nine.

“We are really excited about this project and look forward to Habitat playing its part in the growth and evolution of the Birtinya lakeside precinct,” Mr Clark said.

“St Clair has a really elegant design and will capitalise on its prime waterfront location.”

Mr Clark said the application comes at an important time as the region continues to recover from the fallout of the pandemic.

“We expect between 350-400 workers will be on site during the construction phase,” he said.

St Clair is due to commence construction in mid- to late2022 and is due for completion in March 2024.

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IN BRIEF New race date

The third edition of the Noosa Classic cycling event will now take place on October 10, after being postponed from August due to Covid. “We understand this date change can prove challenging for our riders and partners, however we are doing our very best to make the 2021 Noosa Classic a reality,” series founder James Yaffa said. Riders who had registered for the event in August will automatically be transferred to the new date, or offered a deferral to 2022 or refund.

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he sounds of baseball are set to echo around the Coast again from September, as the Maroochydore-based Mackerels prepare to christen their new diamond in competitive games.

The Mackerels were formed last year and combined with the Narangba Demons to field junior and senior teams in the Greater Brisbane League. And now the club has its own diamond, with work on a facility at Maroochydore Cricket Club completed over the off-season in winter.

Mackerels general manager baseball Scott Bremner says the club was formed to give local players a chance to play at a higher level.

“While baseball is played in a social developmental form on the Sunshine Coast, there is no true competitive play for kids between 10 and 18,” he says. “This means that kids with talent for the game are essentially uncatered for and never exposed to the joy of competitive spirit, facilities and the proper game in general. A series of fathers took the initiative to create our own club and enter players into the Greater Brisbane League so they could really learn fast and show off their talents.”

Scott says the club is hoping this year to put in its first junior and senior teams made up solely of Coast players, but may again have to join with Narangba to get the numbers.

“Coincidentally we won the Division 2 seniors league last year in our first year supporting Narangba so we hope to be able to help defend that this season,” he says.

“I would like to believe we can get around 20-30 kids playing travel ball this year, and will very soon be able to offer a T-ball little league structure too.

“The new diamond is a godsend. We are the only club between Cairns and Narangba that has a true diamond with a permanent dirt surface and pitching mound. We worked really hard with council and Maroochydore Cricket Club to get the field up and running.”

Scott says the club has plans to continue to grow in the future and hopefully even help some locals realise their Olympic dreams.

“In 11 years the Olympics in Brisbane will feature baseball again and somebody on the Coast will be in that team – we want to help them get there," he says.

Anyone interested in being involved can visit macksbaseball. com.au, phone club secretary Jesse Serrell on 0438 133 777 or email secretary@macksbaseball.com.au.

Time to give your boat a spring clean

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oast Guard Caloundra is urging boaties to be well prepared before hitting the water this spring.

Commander Roger Pearce says boaties should take time out to ensure they are well equipped to deal with any safety risks that may arise.

“There are many marine licence holders in Queensland and every licence carries a responsibility for safety,” he says.

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Priority registration for Sunshine Coast Rugby Union clubs closes on September 24, email competitions@ scru.com.au.

NBL deal for Rip City star

USC Rip City guard Kyle Zunic has signed a two-year deal with 10-time NBL champions the Perth Wildcats.

Zunic, 22, will make his NBL debut as one of two development players for the 2021 NBL runner-up club, which has won five of the last seven NBL titles. The 188cm guard came to the Sunshine Coast in June to make his mark on the inaugural NBL1 North season, with a goal to make an NBL club. He averaged 12.91 points, 5.08 assists and 6.33 rebounds for the season, before Rip City went out in the semis.

USC’s Paralympians excel at Tokyo Games

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he 10 University of the Sunshine Coast-affiliated athletes selected to represent Australia at the Tokyo Paralympics have done their nation proud with some spectacular performances and sportsmanship.

USC athletes competed in 28 events and won 12 of Australia’s 80 medals: one gold, three silver and eight bronze.

Most of these medals went to members of the USC Spartans swimming club that had six athletes competing at the Games.

Leading the charge was Ben Hance (pictured), who won gold in the S14 100m backstroke, setting a new Paralympic record of 57.73 seconds in the process. He also won silver in the S14 mixed 4x100m freestyle and bronze in the S14 100m butterfly.

USC’s other medallists were Ruby Storm, Ellie Cole, Katja Dedekind, Keira Stephens, Blake Cochrane (all swimming) and Alistair Donohoe (cycling).

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The good news is that Stage 3 is now selling. It’s your opportunity to be part of this very special active-lifestyle community. Just some of the features praised by previous Greenwood buyers include: • Club Eden. Residents’ exclusive $6 million community fitness and social hub, including a 25m pool, gym, tennis court, bowling green, library, events centre and bar, arts and crafts centre, movie theatre and more.

• Private forest reserve. Five-hectares of protected natural rainforest and walking trails.

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