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Who else feels a slight affinity with our front cover feathered friend, Frankie?! Slightly startled, a little dishevelled and pretty plucked but still holding our head high and ready to go at a moment’s notice!
As we head to the end of the year (yes, really), there is no end of adventures in sight - there is just too much fun still to be had.
Winter was the coldest and also the hottest with events galore that certainly filled our calendars, our cups and tummies with amazing food and showstopping performances.
Spring promises to be just as spectacular with the Sunshine Coast Comedy Festival cracking jokes across the Coast; Polo & Provedores bringing a touch of class; events galore at The Village Peregian Beach; a special In Conversation breakfast with OzHarvest founder Ronni Kahn; and Sunshine Coast Open House, Noosa Open Studios and Sculpture on the Edge to explore!
Of course, we’re cooking up our own bespoke events, including an exclusive private tour to the bejewelled Margot McKinney exhibition in Brisbane; a VIP night at Revival; Abalone + Urchin dinner at Alba by Kuruvita - and there’s all the fun of the Cup!
Spring is here so shake off those winter blues and prepare to blossom!
DEB CARUSO
PUBLISHER + EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Deb has more than 30 years’ experience providing strategic communications and brand reputation advice to clients in the government, business and not-for-profit sectors. She started IN Publishing to connect the community through storytelling and is passionate about working with local businesses and hanging out with her boys John and Maximus.
DESIGN + OPERATIONS MANAGER
Ali is our go-to girl when it comes to design, deadlines and digital. An experienced graphic designer with nearly 20 years’ experience in advertising, magazines and publishing, she brings creativity and efficiency to the team. When she’s not at her computer, you can find her on the water with her husband and three kids. She recently coached her beloved Mooloolaba Reds Royals to the Netball Grand Final!
Freelance designer Chole is a proud member of the “everyone spells my name wrong club” but she is well experienced in marketing, business and publishing having worked in print for years before moving into the online space of website design. She also has a legitimate reason for working from home in her PJs after launching her own sleepwear line.
PAUL BIRD PUBLISHER
Paul is the Publisher and co-Director of IN Publishing He has enjoyed a successful career spanning almost 40 years working in media and corporate communications industries and more recently in the profit-forpurpose charity and business sector as an Independent Director and Corporate Advisor
CARLIE WACKER ASSISTANT EDITOR
Carlie Wacker has spent the last 30 years in the media and entertainment industry. She is our Editor and Fashion Editor for Hello Sunshine Magazine and Assistant Editor and Fashion Editor for IN Noosa Magazine and keeps busy managing our social media pages, not to mention churning out stories and emcee-ing regularly. She is just about to launch a menswear label under Wacker Clothing Company and is obsessed with dogs.
GEORGIA BEARD WRITER + CONTENT CREATOR
Georgia is a feature writer and storyteller exploring the triumphs and concerns of everyday people. With a Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing and a Minor in Journalism under her belt, she’s passionate about giving a voice to local communities. When she’s not out in the real world, she’s lost in a novel or writing one of her own.
JOHN CARUSO WRITER/PODCASTER/MC
After 30 years in radio, John now runs the Everyone Has a Story: Conversations from the Sunshine Coast and Noosa podcast and in between being our writer, sanity checker and event MC; he spends time with his first love, recording a daily Drive program for regional radio while also raising his son Maximus.
With 30 years’ experience in Marketing, Advertising, Sales and Promotions and an MBA, Jakki loves to develop local businesses which can be seen through her position on the Executive of the Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce as well as other local networks. She recently completed the four-day Dunga Derby raising money for Rally for a Cause – and survived her first deadlines with us! Welcome!
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Noosa’s sophisticated charm, vibrant food culture and the magnetism of a subtropical paradise surrounded by national parks, inveigled Helen’s manic world and flipped it on its side. She pursues the good life with gusto, instinctively understanding the joys of travel, the art of story-telling, a candid review and surviving another reno whilst thriving on the motto: Live Laugh Love!
A born storyteller and connector of people, Jennifer works with a number of SMEs looking after their branding, marketing strategy, communications, PR and events. As Chair of the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, Vice President of the Sunshine Coast Chamber Alliance and a Non-Executive Director of Visit Sunshine Coast, Jennifer proactively engages with local businesses on a daily basis.
After 25 years of sniffing, swirling, spitting and slurping various vinous temptations our drinks writer has decided that his future lies firmly planted on the consumption and storytelling side. Tony not only still enjoys consulting about wine and other beverages but is now part of the successful Kate Cox Real Estate Team at Reed & Co Noosa.
With qualifications and years of experience in health, wellness, beauty, management and business, culminating in the creation of the award-winning ikatan Spa, Katrina has a passion for everything relating to the wellness world and loves to share her knowledge, experience and research. She is an active member of our community with involvement in tourism and charity work.
Artist, landscape designer and man about town, Pete brings his love of gardens, design and all things green to IN Noosa. Having worked with design greats Rick Eckersley and Jamie Durie and having been featured in all the top mags, Pete finally realised his lifelong dream of moving to Noosa with Dave and Oscar Wilde (man’s best friend).
Acclaimed Sunshine Coast Interior Designer, Danni Morrison specialises in mid-to-high end projects both in residential and commercial design. With a passion for designing spaces from the ground up, her clients will tell you she delivers much more than your typical Interior Designer. Danni’s holistic approach to the creative process, quirky personality and “start to finish” ethos has attracted numerous and varying clients all over the coast.
A highly regarded chef with a passion for simple, producedriven cuisine based on seasonal, fresh local ingredients. Matt is an active member of the Slow Food movement, a champion of artisan producers and a generous mentor to keen young chefs. When he’s not cooking up stories for IN Noosa you’ll find him at food festivals and giving back to the many charities he supports.
The Director of Noosa Regional Gallery has been described as an ‘accidental curator’ as a prize-winning painter and sculptor who has moved from creating works to curating them. It all began when he opened The Trocadero Art Space in Footscray to build an arts community in the area. Sixteen years later it is still standing and we are lucky to now have him taking the arts to a whole new level in our region.
Writing as The Australian Poet, Nekita’s observations of nature, the ocean, and the beauty of the Coast have captured the hearts and minds of her readers and thousands of Instagram followers. Nekita’s love of the printed word has seen the release of her beautiful hardcover poetry book The Native Heart featuring stunning illustrations by her sister Jaclyn. Discover Nekita and her work at www.theaustralianpoet.com
Born with an innate desire to understand everything and anything, Penny’s mother nicknamed her ‘Miss Questionnaire’. Growing up in Toowoomba, Penny pledged to live here after a holiday in Mooloolaba warmed her soul. Fresh from university, she landed a job at the Sunshine Coast Daily and while she has travelled the world and worked in newspapers, magazines and online, this is where she always comes back to.
Jackie holds Mindfulness Workshops, teaches Mindful Photography and is a Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapist & Holistic Counsellor. Her passion is working with children and teens to help them reduce stress and anxiety and increase self-love. She loves to create art and learn about the mind and brain from her Tewantin studio. For workshops visit www.pheatherine.com
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Discover how local businesses are supporting the stars of tomorrow.
ON THE COVER Frankie
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IN FORM
We grill the new Head Chef at Gusto Noosa.
We would like to acknowledge and pay respects to the traditional owners, the Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi people, whose country we create on and we would like to extend our respect to their elders, both past, present and emerging.
Suit up for spring with our sensational fashion shoot.
Get ready for the biggest Noosa Open Studios yet!
Journey inside the hottest homes as part of Sunshine Coast Open House.
Download the Everyone Has a Story: Conversations from the Sunshine Coast and Noosa podcast with 100+ interviews and fresh content regularly!
Harri Jones, Josh
Event: Swagger – Sustainable Fashion Fundraiser for Zonta Noosa
Venue: Sunshine Beach Surf Club
The Zonta Club of Noosa raised funds to purchase swags for the homeless with a sustainable fashion extravaganza curated by our Fashion Editor Carlie Wacker. Sunshine Beach State High School Fashion students; garments from ethical design house ella & sunday; preloved designer finds from Ma Petite Boutique; a crochet doily dress designed by Georgie Alannah; and a grand finale of the latest collection from Teddy Ritchie Design who has just debuted at Brisbane Fashion Festival were all part of the action!
Event: Michael Robotham Literary Lunch
Venue: Frenchies Brasserie Noosa
There was lots of suspense at the sell-out River Read Literary Lunch with bestselling author and crime writer Michael Robotham.
Frenchies Brasserie Noosa were found guilty of dishing up a delicious French menu with matching wine while MC Carlie Wacker and Michael Robotham chatted about his career and characters from his latest book Lying Beside You
Event: A Dogs Life Pet Expo
Venue: Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
The Lions Park was roaring with fur kids and families in a festival for all things canine. This pet expo with more than 55 stallholders from as far as the Gold Coast and Hervey Bay was pawsome and raised much-needed funds for PTSD Dogs Australia.
The highlights of the day were unquestionably the Best Trick Competition and the Canine Fashion Show, with our Fashion Editor Carlie Wacker having a ruff time judging the most fashionable dog model. We can’t wait fur the next one.
Hello Sunshine Mag Winter launch
Venue: The Wonky Loaf
Friends and supporters celebrated the Savvy, Surprising & Spirited Sunshine Coast with stunning performances from Zara ahead of her Sunshine Sounds Festival debut; and local rapper Jye Napier’s original and uplifting Sunshine State of Mind. Heartwarming organic sourdough creations and sweets showed why we love The Wonky Loaf and the Sunshine & Sons crew kept the crowd hydrated with its award-winning gin!
PHOTOS: KATJA ANTON
Event: Noosa Alive Long Lunch
Venue: Hastings Street
Hastings Street came alive for a long lunch with matching wines served up by Locale Noosa, Rococo, Bistro C, Season Restaurant, Aromas Noosa and Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar!
Colourful street performers and the Ingrid James Quartet kept the energy high for the sold-out event that celebrated the Festival’s 20th anniversary in style! Cheers to that!
PICS:KATJA ANTON
A toddler drawing all over your wall could be a sign that they’re destined for greatness in the artistic world. John Caruso meets our Cooran-based cover artist who first took to the walls of her parent’s house with a black crayon when she was only three!
Sara Bell’s parents weren’t always supportive of her career in the arts. Maybe they couldn’t see the potential in her bursts of creativity across the walls of the family home when she was young, or they knew that pursuits in creative fields like music, literature, acting, and art were risky.
“I grew up in Sydney and my earliest memories of drawing were copying the cartoons from the Sunday newspapers,” Sara explains. “My aunt was an artist trying to make a living from her work, however she really struggled financially, and my parents could see that, although now mum and dad are very encouraging.”
Travel was at the top of our cover artist’s list after leaving school early.
“I backpacked for about ten years and when I returned to Australia I went to Julian Ashton Art School, one of the oldest schools at The Rocks, Sydney, with a reputation for being a traditional art school,” she said.
Another travelling adventure followed once her studies were complete and when she returned to Australia, Sara married and moved to Cooran in the Noosa Hinterland.
“We simply felt that the cost of living was too high in Sydney, and I wanted to be a stay-at-home mum, raise the
children in a small community environment, concentrate on my artwork, and complete a fine arts diploma at Noosa TAFE. That was about twenty years ago,” she says.
Sara admits that sticking to one style is difficult.
“Like a musician who dabbles in different genres, it can be hard to
develop a following if your style and subjects change, however, I’ve always found it hard to concentrate on just one style with my work.
“I love painting birds and the human form. Figurative painting, dealing with the human figure is really challenging so that’s what drives me to do that,” Sara explains.
The guineafowl featured on the cover of this issue, Frankie, was inspired by a trip to a wildlife rehabilitation centre with one of her sons.
“I have two sons, Louis who is terrified of birds; and my other son Henry who is a wildlife nut. Henry was volunteering at
Like a musician who dabbles in different genres, it can be hard to develop a following if your style and subjects change
a rehabilitation centre, and I’d drive him there for his shifts and on one occasion while he was working, I wandered about
this 40-acre property taking all these photos and there were guineafowls on the property and the painting featured on the front of this issue is from one of those photographs,” Sara said.
The Holmes Prize for Excellence in Australian Bird Art started in 2015 and Sara’s passion and interest in our feathered friends has led to two nominations in the last seven years; she has also been a finalist in both the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, 2017 and Lyn McCrea Memorial Prize in 2016.
You can see more of Sara’s work and purchase her art at www.bluethumb.com.au/sara-bell
www.poloandprovedores.com.au
Your first experience at the polo is never your last. Carlie Wacker explores the region’s most chic sporting experience that brings fashion, fillies, friends and families together and is a chance for the nation’s serious fashionistas to win the world’s most beautiful diamond pendant.
The pomp and ceremony of a traditional day at the polo is magical. It’s the oldest game in history and brings with it a worldliness and grandeur that cannot be found in any other sport.
In 2022 we welcome the Noosa Hinterland’s most chic sporting experience in what is set to become the diamond on the Sunshine Coast social and sporting calendar – introducing Polo & Provedores Noosa
Aaron Flanagan is the co-founder of this exciting event debuting at Noosa Showgrounds in Pomona on Saturday 5 November. With extensive credentials in delivering first-class events and a passion for food and sport, he said pairing Polo with Provedores made sense.
“Polo is a sport that brings people together and offers an experience that caters for families, sport enthusiasts, socialites and fashionistas. Pair that with stunning local food and drinks and it’s a winning match!” he says.
Polo & Provedores will take the concept of a day at the polo to a whole new level offering a fully immersive sporting day featuring on-field polo action with an off-field food and fashion extravaganza.
While the premium hospitality experience offers a completely catered culinary sensation in private marquees, the general admission guests also get to indulge in the finest food offerings from local producers and makers.
“We are so thrilled to offer an opportunity to connect provedores with the sport of polo in an event that will be just as memorable for our premium hospitality guests as it is for our families catching all the action, car boot style,”
adds Aaron. “Polo & Provedores offers the perfect experience for every punter.”
Polo & Provedores general admission will cost from $49 for an adult to $145 for a whole family of five. This includes access to all the food, fashion, fillies and fun of the show.
Picnic lovers can drive the car in and secure an arena spot close to all the action in the comfort of your car boot, picnic rug or BYO seats.
For those that want to chill with friends, good food and beverages with DJs turning up the tunes – the Colts and Fillies bar is for you.
The Players Lounge and Premium Private Pavilions offer the high-end luxe experience with all the bells and whistles.
Regardless of the experience, everyone will enjoy the sportsmanship of one of the world’s oldest known team sports; the food, the fashion, the passion – and the fun – including the traditional Stomping of the Divots and The Dash.
The serious sport of polo fashion has been supersized at Polo & Provedores!
Hello Sunshine Magazine are proud polo partners and IN Noosa Magazine is proud to host Fashions on The Field with a mind blowing prize – a $5000 diamond from Diamonds Of Distinction!
The winner will receive a custommade 18ct white gold, pink and white diamond pendant valued at over $5000 designed and made by Master Jeweller Adrian Schulz. See page 116 for my Fashion Tips!
This is one fashion competition that will attract national attention!
Whether you are seeking to get the crew together for a fashionable day out or are looking for a premium hospitality experience for valued clients, Polo & Provedores Noosa has the perfect event experience.
Noosa Showgrounds, Pomona
Saturday 5 November, 12noon – 6pm
• Competitive arena style polo culminating in the Polo & Provedores Grand Final
• Polo institutions including the Divot Stomp and Kid’s, Ladies and Gentlemen’s dash.
• IN Noosa Magazine Fashions on the Field
• Pony Club showcase
Live entertainment
• Regional provedores stalls
Premium hospitality experiences
Bollinger Bar and craft beer bars
• Traditional car boot picnic reserved spaces
This event is all ages. It is a licensed event and no BYO alcohol is permitted.
Premium Private Pavilions
The Luxe Hospitality Experience
$395pp – minimum booking of 10 people
The Players Lounge
A premium event experience for individuals and smaller groups
From $295pp
Colts & Fillies Bar
The place to be seen for a more relaxed casual polo experience
From $95pp
Car Boot Reserved Picnic Space
The classic relaxed casual traditional polo experience.
From $150pp plus general admission
Early bird pricing ends 5 October!
www.poloandprovedores.com.au
Lookin’ to laughin’ so much your sides hurt? Helen Flanagan suggests you’ll need a regimental diary to fit in all the internationally-renowned, weird, wacky wonderful and infamous comedians coming to a venue near you.
The mecca of side-splitting comedy where you’re assured of being aroused, entertained and exhausted, extends from Caloundra to Noosa Heads, Nambour to Pomona, and more top venues in between such as bars, theatres and event centres to a luxury vessel, buses, breweries and an eco-tour boat.
In its third year, the Sunshine Coast Comedy Festival will run from Thursday 10 to Saturday 13 November, for three days and four nights of riveting raucousness with forty diverse shows featuring non-stop out-of-the-box hilarity, including two massive extravaganza events on opening night, at both NightQuarter and The J Noosa. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Tommy Little flying around the land gathering huge laughs and confirmed as a shoo-in for the Festival. Nothing is off limits as he brings his outrageous real-life antics and foolish setbacks to life, and it’s definitely not his fault. He is proud to call himself Australia’s biggest dickhead and his show, Pretty Fly for a Dickhead displays his irreverent humour to a tee. Catch big Little at the Events Centre Caloundra and The J Noosa. There’s no doubting the popularity of Cal Wilson, the queen of grand gestures aka screw-ups, who was asked to buy a dish brush so she bought 50 as a joke; or asking a friend to stay, not realising she
would be in another city. In her frenetic, furious, crammed-with-laughs I’ve Gone to a Lot of Trouble, the children’s author, podcaster and regular on Spicks and Specks, and Have You Been Paying Attention?, explores better times, and worse. See Cal dish it out at Venue 114, Kawana; The J Noosa; and the Majestic Theatre; Pomona.
Australia’s favourite Venezuelan Ivan Aristeguieta of ‘don’t worry, be happy, papi!’ fame is like an obsessed cook. He throws together the ingredients of sharp humour, personal anecdotes, Australian impersonations and clever observations to produce a perfect comedic dish. With his vibrant, energetic brand of comedy, plus trademark cheerful and naïve rejoicing in the troubles and joys of living in the lucky country, he has gathered a mass of fans. No worries, see happy Ivan at The J Noosa and Venue 114.
As Chopper, Australia’s funniest comedy character, Heath Franklin is a legend. With his own TV show, four live comedy specials,two-time ARIA nominated, a Logie nomination and over 500,000 tickets sold worldwide, Chopper has nearly done it all. The actor, performer, improviser and writer behind the tatts and ‘stache is currently working on new TV and stage projects, is a highly sought-after corporate event speaker, whilst keeping his audiences in stitches
with his standout show The Silencer Chop-chop to Brouhaha, Solbar, Your Mates Brewhouse, Land & Sea and Eumundi’s Imperial Hotel for howls with Heath. Why not jump on a Craft Comedy Beer Tour for a few hours of craft beer, food and laughs ending with Chopper? It’s all on offer. Seriously.
Look out for familiar names on the bill of Strong Female Characters which showcases some of the country’s favourite comedic heavy weights. These not-to-be taken lightly bad girls with a sweet smile and a sucker punch will deliver an hour of rapid-fire, genius comedy. Like a Quentin Tarantino movie, you’ll leave feeling like you want to kick ass and smash ceilings with a 6-pack (just joking), from laughing so hard, you
might gain some sexy new laughterlines to boot. The not-to be missed all-star show girl line-up will whoop it up at the Imperial Hotel, Eumundi; Black Box Theatre, Nambour; and Venue 114, Kawana.
From the land of Peaky Blinders comes the return the Best o’ British. Nominated as Best Comedy Show at Perth’s Fringe World and widely touted as the most popular international showcase on the festival circuit, it will feature the most hilarious bits from the most hilarious Poms - award-winners Georgie Carroll, Rory Lowe and Dan Willis. Havin’ a laugh? No doubt the Best o’ British stand-up will be a festival favourite at The Caloundra Powerboat Club, The Majestic Theatre, Pomona and Land & Sea Brewery in Noosa.
After sell-out seasons and 5-star reviews in the UK, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and an award-winning run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the cheeky and loud, black and proud, Aboriginal Comedy All Stars are home to bring huge belly laughs from the heart of their wide brown land. Starring Sean Choolburra (who you can also catch aboard the Spray of the Coral Coast for an Saltwater Indigenous Comedy Cruise), Kevin Kropinyeri, Andy Saunders and Steph Tisdell, their show draws on over 60,000 years of storytelling. It is unique, highly informative and a wildlyentertaining showcase of indigenous talent and culture, awash with dance, traditional music and of course is mega
funny. Shrieks and snickers like no other at The Events Centre Caloundra, The J Noosa and Solbar, Maroochydore.
Did you know Jim Carrey landed his first stand-up gig at 15, Pete Davidson was 16, Woody Allen started stand-up while still a high schooler, and English -born Russell Brand known for his flamboyant, loquacious style and manner, made his stand-up debut at 19?
Well, all you Mums and Dads with wannabe comedy stars aged eight to twelve, wishing to slay ‘em in the aisles one day, here’s their chance. The Jenny Wynters’ Fully Made Up: The Completely Totally Utterly Made-Up Comedy Cabaret Spectacular Extravaganza has been created for kids - mostly. Designed as a brilliant kids comedy and cabaret show/ workshop, it will be held on Saturday and Sunday during the festival. Stay tuned for the locations.
Let your imaginations go wild and your laughing gear around the Festival’s version of RAW, The Laughable Competition. Designed to give local open-mic comedians a chance to show-off and impress an audience. There will be four heats with finalists looking for big laughs at Solbar. The winner will take home $500, plus along with the two runners-up will be invited to star in their own show The Laughable Comeback Tour, at the 2023 Sunshine Coast Comedy Festival.
Last laughs after a jam-packed, jaw-aching, bigger and better-than-ever comedy bender will be at the Closing Night Party at Solbar, the Festival Hub, on Sunday after the Laughable Competition Finale. There will be a spinning wheel of good times with all comedians in attendance on it. No schedule. No scripts. Good times amplified!
There are a few more surprise announcements to come and tickets are already selling quick so don’t delay. You’ll be in tears if you do, and tears if you don’t.
10 -13 November 2022
40+ Hilarious Shows across 12+ Venues! It’s back and all juiced up with festival fever and side-splitting stand-up for four huge days in a coast-wide celebration of audacious live comedy.
Keep ahead of the game when more acts and excitement are announced: www.sunshinecoastcomedyfestival.com
Plastic Free Noosa is reducing the waste in our community one single-use item at a time. Georgia Beard reveals how their Choose to Reuse campaign transforms our lifestyles from plastic-bound to plastic-free.
When Plastic Free July breezed into Peregian Beach Village this year, small wooden crates stacked with multicoloured mugs began to appear on café counters as part of Noosa’s first Mug Library initiative.
Beachgoers, morning joggers and families still picked up their daily coffee orders, but the idea was to swap takeaway cups with handcrafted takeaway mugs, borrowed from a café and brought back the same day or the next.
Peregian Beach Hotel, Outer Square, Skål Coffee, Raw Energy, Hand of Fatima and Peregian Pantry introduced these Mug Libraries after a visit from Plastic Free Noosa and as part of a Pilot Program for Plastic Free July.
Campaigning for a Plastic Free community, the group helps Noosa’s businesses, locals and visitors eliminate single-use plastics from everyday life.
Over the counters in Peregian Beach, the Plastic Free Noosa team sparked conversations with café owners about the not-so-sustainable realities of takeaway coffee cups.
According to Program Manager Peita Otterbach, compostable cups seem like a promising replacement for plastic-lined cups, but there’s no composting plant in the Noosa Shire to receive them.
“The closest commercial compost
facility is in Palmwoods, which is quite a distance,” she said. “We also don’t have any bins dedicated to compost or organics of any kind. At the moment, it’s all just going to landfill.”
After this rude awakening, cafés embraced the Mug Library concept with enthusiasm and joined Plastic Free Noosa and Pottery For The Planet’s #ChoosetoReuse campaign.
“We approached Pottery For The Planet, a local ceramic manufacturer who is also equally passionate about reusables and creating the mentality of zero waste,” Peita said.
“They supplied close to 2000 samples, which have the slightest imperfections.
“The idea is, if someone comes into a café and forgets their reusable cup, instead of getting a takeaway coffee cup they can borrow one of the Pottery For The Planet mugs and bring it back.”
With a cluster of Mug Libraries in one location, customers are able to return
their Pottery For The Planet mugs to any café, creating a closed loop – and believe it or not, customers do return them!
Outer Square owner Mitch Dunn said his team has always been conscious and passionate about their waste management, even making single-use lids optional for coffee orders. When he brought in the Mug Library, Mitch saw customer habits transform.
“It’s actually woken people up a little bit,” he said. “It’s even turned a few of the hardcore traditionalists who like to have their coffee in a takeaway cup, even when they dine in.”
With such a positive response, Peita said most café owners wanted to continue the Mug Library program well beyond Plastic Free July!
Takeaway coffee cups aren’t the only single-use products piling up in our environments and overcrowding landfill.
To launch #ChoosetoReuse, Plastic Free Noosa hosted a Beach Clean-Up on
The idea is, if someone comes into a café and forgets their reusable, instead of getting a takeaway coffee cup they can borrow one of the Pottery For The Planet mugs and bring it back.
Peregian Beach with more than 45 volunteers of all ages collecting more than 130kgs of waste.
“Even little kids were willing to get their hands dirty,” Peita said. “They’re really interested, and they ask questions, because we try to educate when we sort the waste.”
As the community organised rubbish into piles, everyday consumables surfaced. Plastic water bottles were the most common offenders, often partially decomposed and missing lids, rings and labels. Next came the takeaway coffee cups and lids, cans, food packaging, Styrofoam, clothing and footwear, fishing gear; even a slow cooker.
The conversation continued with Ocean Vibes, a Pop-Up Sustainable Market and Village Flicks screening Polution Solution
We’ve grown dismissive of our waste, allowing microplastics and toxic chemicals into our waterways, our soil and our own stomachs. Tackling this global, manmade crisis feels understandably intimidating, but local community clean-ups such as these are vital starting points.
Another solution? Avoiding single-use products all together. If environmental damage isn’t enough impetus, the Queensland Government is preparing to ban disposable coffee cups and lids in the next five years, among other plastics.
Peita knows lifestyle changes can be overwhelming, so she urges us to limit plastic waste one product at a time.
Swap plastic bin liners for compostable bags or newspaper. Rather than buying plastic water bottles, fill a reusable before you leave home.
On the shopping run, drop off your soft plastics in the collection bins at Coles and Woolworths. Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore has also started collecting takeaway coffee cups with Closed Loop’s Simply Cups recycling program.
Peita encourages hospitality businesses to reduce and repurpose their materials too. Becoming members of Plastic Free Noosa is free and the team works with you to focus on the elimination of six major plastic items – takeaway containers, coffee cups, foodware, water bottles, straws and bags.
Alba By Kuruvita, Embassy XO and VanillaFood have all removed plastics and other waste from their operations. Others are getting inventive with their strategies such as Jungle & Co who transform their milk cartons into takeaway trays, fertilise gardens with their coffee grounds and give their leftover juice pulp to a local farm.
Meanwhile, Steamed Bun Co. recently replaced single-use containers with ceramic plates and bottled sauces, while inviting customers to bring their own reusable takeaway packaging.
Outstanding Businesses become Plastic Free Noosa Champions, examining their energy and water consumption and carbon footprint. Heads of Noosa Taproom installed 300 solar panels on their brewery roof to cover 60% of their power with renewable energy.
These changes to single-use consumption have a profound flow-on effect – and it only starts with a mug.
Next time you stop for takeaway coffee, borrow and bring it back. Better still, leave home with your ceramic Travel Cup from Pottery For The Planet or Takeaway Cup from Kim Wallace Ceramics. Soon enough, the only cups in our hands will be the ones we keep!
Plastic Free Noosa hosts regular Clean Ups and initiatives. To get involved visit www.plasticfreenoosa.org
local Plastic Free Noosa Members and Champion businesses who are all working towards eliminating single-use plastics from the
Penny Brand meets the local plastererturned-inventor who will revolutionise construction waste to save the environment as well as return money to savvy businesses.
It’s like an episode of Shark Tank, where aspiring entrepreneurs from around the world pitch their ideas to a panel of investors, only for Cooloola Cove inventor Ray Kearney it seems he will have absolutely no trouble when it comes to opportunity knocking at his door.
In fact, Ray is on the brink of turning his ground-breaking green waste innovation, which has been 15 years in the making, into a billion-dollar industry.
Ray has designed and developed an eco-friendly portable machine that can break down construction waste enabling it to be recycled and sold.
“Not only will this initiative give companies the chance to embrace a greener philosophy, but also make money from the recycled materials they collect,” Ray says. “It’s a win-win situation all round.”
In 2019 it was estimated that Australia produced over 76 million tonnes of waste for the year, that equates to 1.4 kilograms per person per day.
And the manufacturing and construction sectors account for more than a quarter of that waste.
“Almost 100 per cent of construction site waste is dumped into valuable landfill,” Ray said. “I’ve had five manufacturing companies and in each one I have always recycled part of it
because I’ve always been so passionate about recycling.”
Now Ray wants the entire construction industry to embrace his passion for being kinder to our planet.
The unique portable and mobile recycling machines give builders the ability to recycle 90 per cent of construction waste, and Ray believes the machines have unlimited opportunities globally.
“It will hold immense appeal to many organisations such as national environmental groups, city councils and government departments; plasterboard manufactures, timber and furniture workshops, cabinet makers; and waste transfer stations, just to name a few.”
Ray’s concept is simple.
He has designed three waste machines: The Mini, Standard and Mega.
He says the portable Mini is the perfect application for high-rise construction and shopping centres as it can fit through a normal sized doorway.
“The mobile Standard machines will work for most construction sites and the Mega unit is perfect for manufactures and rural councils,” he says.
The mobile RayCycle machines can granulate and repurpose bricks, blocks, pavers, ceramic tiles, timber studs, cement sheets and plasterboard.
“The list is endless,” Ray says.
Once granulated the materials are bagged and sealed on the machine, and contained and packed on site.
The recycled materials can be sold at a retail level or transported to a bulk storage area to become certified road base, organic garden mulch, garden aggregate or, in the case of plasterboard, recycled into gypsum for bulk agricultural use.
“The enormity of this market is mind boggling,” Ray says.
“The simplicity of the concept is second to none, and it is an incredible way of saving valuable land space while
saving our planet, and not to mention, company money.
“There’s just nothing in the market like it. Most recycling machines can only recycle one product. This machine recycles everything, with the small exception of general waste. It can do all construction materials with one machine.”
At this stage, Ray is looking for investors to get the first machines to factory floors, and he has already secured a manufacturer in Gympie who is ready to start building the first of what promises to be an expected 72,000 machines sold in Australia and the US alone - and thousands more worldwide.
Ray will display his mobile recycling machine at the New Orleans Waste Expo in May 2023, and already has interest from US buyers. He believes this global expo is his gateway to the worldwide success of RayCycle.
Ray, who is 75-years-old, began his career as a Gyprock plasterer straight out of school, and has since gained a wealth of knowledge from building sites. But Ray always knew there was more for him in this world.
“I’ve had five manufacturing companies and four of them have been my designs,” he said. “I was 37 before I realised I had a brain. I got sick of what I was doing, and quickly realised I could fix just about everything.”
While he continued working as a plasterer by day to support his wife and two daughters, Ray also studied at night to build the skills required to turn his dreams into a reality.
“I went to TAFE at night and studied small business, accountancy, computer skills, and communication,” he says. “I was always earning three times more than other plasterers because I was so good at it.”
Ray built three prototypes for his latest invention and has had the prototype tested and proven.
He is now finally ready to share it with the world.
The RayCycle machines will retail from around $180,000-$340,000, with a healthy turnaround for buyers.
“To put that into perspective, a smaller machine costs $180,000, which can be turned into $100,000 a year,” he said.
“A high-rise contractor currently has to get rid of their rubbish which comes as a cost. Exchanging that cost from one thing to another means you’re saving money and saving the environment.”
And better still, turning waste into wealth.
If you are interested in learning more or would like to invest in a better world contact Ray on 0423 461447 or email ray@raycycle.com
Participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help save the environment and leave a legacy for yourself, your family and future generations.
RayCycle™ is forming a syndicate to raise capital to build an exciting new mobile recycling machine to display at the 2023 Waste Expo in New Orleans.
Return on investment - up to $5 million
For every dollar you put into the investment, your return will multiply 10-fold
Invest from as little as $5,000, and up to $500,000. If you invest $5,000 you're looking at ROI of $50,000, invest $500,000, and the ROI is $5 million.
The mobile recycling machine is being built to service the building/construction waste industry, granulating and bagging recycled material.
This machine can recycle up to 90% of construction waste and on-sell all the granulated recycled material for retail use. Currently, almost 100% of construction waste is dumped into precious land fill.
We are looking to raise a loan of $500,000 dollars to build and display this turnkey working mobile recycling machine at the Waste Expo in New Orleans 2023 for the sole purpose of attracting a corporate buyer and selling the displayed machine and the patented concept.
For more information, and to register your interest please contact: ray@raycycle.com
Do you have what it takes to be a PAW Patrol Trainee? Join Ryder, Chase and Marshall as they answer Mayor Goodway’s call for help to save the “Adventure Bay Talent Show”.
Meet Rubble and Skye Dates: 19th - 23rd September Times: 9.30am-10am, 10.30am-11am, 11.30am-12pm
Noosa Civic Shopping Centre is celebrating community, connection and all things Noosa this Christmas! Before the holiday season descends on us like Santa down the chimney, Georgia Beard discovers all the festive activities coming to the social hub this year.
Sizzling barbecues and eskies bursting with refreshing drinks and icy poles; sand between your toes instead of snow under your boots; peeling off layers of clothing instead of rugging up before you walk out the door - these are experiences sacred to Christmas in Noosa, when families hit the waterways in search of a cool-down or crowd into backyards for cricket and conversation. Carols rise from Noosa River and festive markets spread out in Peregian, Coolum and Eumundi.
This fusion of traditions old and new isn’t what makes a Noosa Christmas such a warm and lively holiday – it’s our families and friends. We wouldn’t have Christmas as we know it without someone to share it with.
Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, the epicentre of overenthusiastic Christmas shopping, keeps community at the heart of holidays and we’ve got the rundown of what’s on offer this festive season!
Santa Photography returns with a new set-up reflecting a more relaxed and Noosa kind of Christmas – there will be no queues! Families can register for photos on the day and enjoy Christmas shopping while they wait for a text to let them know it’s their turn!
Kids are welcome to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him all their Christmas wishes, with or without a photo taken, before being offered a Christmas-themed headband. Kids can also write a letter to Santa, pop it into the post-box and receive a special reply!
Before the centre rush with the lights and music turned down, kids with sensory needs can meet Sensitive Santa. Even our furry friends can jump in on the action and onto Santa’s lap with Santa Paws photography. Book these activities from early November.
If you opt for an official 2022 Santa
photo, the kids will receive a drawstring Santa Sack decorated by watercolour artist and pattern designer Cass Deller!
Cass’s vibrant artwork has been featured on our IN Noosa Magazine front covers twice, and she has partnered with Noosa Civic to capture the essence of Christmas in Noosa in stunning watercolour motifs that will also appear as Noosa Civic’s own Fabric Gift Wrap! Made from 100% cotton, it’s a great option for families wanting to go waste-free and get creative with reusable
corners at the top to create a bow-like decoration! Showstoppingly-sustainable!
The wrapping technique keeps singleuse paper out of landfill and Cass Deller’s fabric wrap can become part of your holiday traditions, emerging from the Christmas cupboard every year to embrace your gifts. And, if you want to try furoshiki yourself, the Fabric Gift Wrap is free when you spend $100 at any Noosa Civic Specialty Store but be quick as it is only available while stocks last. Before you jump into gift-gathering,
fabric! Traditional paper wrap sourced from sustainable forests will also be available at Noosa Civic’s Charity Gift Wrapping Booth which will be open from Friday 25 November until Saturday 24 December for a gold coin donation.
Noosa Civic gives 100% of these donations to their charity partners Red Cross, KNGO, Rotary Noosa Daybreak, Cancer Council and Katie Rose Cottage.
Of course, the Fabric Gift Wrap can’t be folded and stuck down with tape so the Centre’s expert gift wrappers are learning a new technique: furoshiki.
The traditional Japanese art involves swathing and tucking a large cloth around the gift, before knotting the
keep an eye out on Noosa Civic’s online platforms for your chance to win a $2,000 Christmas Shopping Spree!
And the gifts just keep on coming.
On 25 November, the Centre will celebrate Black Friday with music, entertainment and $20 Gift Card giveaways for the first 50 customers to spend $100 in Centre on the day. The kids are also in for a treat with the first 50 kids to get a photo with Santa receiving a free gift bag!
Write down your wish list for Santa, open up your stockings and ready your wrapping skills, Christmas is coming to Noosa in a sustainable shopping style. Bravo! www.noosacivicshopping.com.au
The Village Peregian Beach is a community of caring, committed and community-minded business owners and individuals and as Deb Caruso discovers, it’s always up for a celebration!
The Village Peregian Beach is a very special place. Not just because it is the only place with an actual Village Square, but because of the efforts and energy of the amazing people within the community.
You can rely on the volunteer-run Peregian Beach Business Association to fill the holiday periods with fun for everyone, including four-legged friends. With a reputation for being one of the most dog-friendly destinations in the region, the spring school holidays will see the return of Doggy Vibes - a whole day dedicated to the furriest family members.
On Sunday 25 September, the Peregian Village Square will be filled with our fluffy best friends and stalls catering to every canine requirement. From dog fashion, accessories, grooming, toys, health and wellness to demonstrations, talks and competitions and activities to keep us all on our toes (and paws).
A canine crowd favourite is The Peticular Muttini Bar shaking up Pawtinis, Pawroni, Paw Blonde and more to keep our furry friends hydrated and happy. Stations will be set up around the Village to snap some Instagram-worthy moments with your besties and a gold coin donation will raise funds for charity partners, RSPCA Noosa and Smart Pups
Assistance Dogs, with some amazing prize packs to be raffled.
Book lunch at one of the gorgeous restaurants, bars and cafes to secure the best position to soak up all the fun of this dog’s day out and enjoy live music and free face painting in the Village Square before the action moves to Peregian Park for the Village Flicks screening of Clifford the Big Red Dog!
Don’t miss your chance to feast, forage and dance under the stars in a stunning beach side location for Enchanted on 12 November! This fabulous event held in Peregian Park is all about ‘Lighting up The Village’ and fundraising to bring lights to the Village Square and surrounds. This enchanting evening promises to be a party to remember with delicious food from Neshama food truck, live music, roving performers and spell binding face painting! Epic tunes from the fabulous DÉ SAINT will keep you on the dancefloor all night while the Sunshine & Sons Bar will be serving enchanting (and delicious) cocktails along with local beers and quality wine. Dress enchantingly in gold, ethereal or fairytale and help raise money to light up the village and keep the magical vibes going!
It’s all happening in The Village Peregian Beach this spring!
DOGGY VIBES
Sunday 25 September, 8am to 1pm Market Stalls and fun for all your doggy desires. Gold coin donation fundraising for RSPCA Noosa and Smart Pups Assistance Dogs.
VILLAGE FLICKS OUTDOOR CINEMA
Sunday 25 September from 3pm Fairy Floss, Face Painting and Clifford the Big Red Dog Sunday 2 October - Back to the Future
SHOP & SIP - VIP Shopping Experience
Thursday 29 September, 3pm-7pm. Shop & Sip at your favourite Peregian Beach boutiques.
ENCHANTED - LET’S LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE! Saturday 12 November, 5pm-9.30pm Dress enchantingly for a party under the stars with roving performers, live music and DJ DÉ SAINT. Enjoy the flavours of Neshama food truck with enchanting cocktails, local beers and quality wine from the Sunshine & Sons bar. Incredible raffle & prizes to be won! Tickets: $90 +BF Scan the QR code to book.
CHRISTMAS VIBES
Wednesday 21 December, from 3pm Santa and his helpers will sprinkle the festive fun for the 58th Peregian Beach Christmas Carols with Raw Ordio getting everyone grooving and singing along!
For more information and tickets visit www.thevillageperegianbeach.com.au
Ten days of sheer delight mixed with a cacophony of laughter and a riot of colour, contributed to the resounding success of Noosa Alive, enthuses Helen Flanagan.
The stars aligned for the 20th year of Noosa Alive, originally called Noosa Long Weekend. A multiplicity of stages in restaurants, theatres, Hastings Street, the Junction precinct, and on Noosa Main Beach, played host to a plethora of genres, celebrities, literati and hot topics from opera, comedy, movies, food, books, plays, music, song, dance, and even a lighting spectacle.
Opening night was an absolute blast when genius James Morrison, who works with the cream of the world’s best performers, nearly blew the roof off The J Theatre with an evening of swinging jazz standards, sublime ballads, haunting Latin numbers, and inspiring stories along the way.
To call Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky Australian music royalty is no exaggeration when they bring that voice and that piano (and the occasional harmonica) to the stage. Performing works from their ARIA-award-winning album Please Leave Your Light On, pairing Kelly’s songs with Grabowsky’s talent to reimagine them, was astonishing albeit emotional.
Noosa Arts Theatre presented the very funny Money & Friends, a classic David Williamson comedy set in the beach resort town of Crystal Inlet, about four highly-strung couples who regularly meet to escape, dissect their big city lives and the true cost of priceless friendships. New faces and old favourites made up the outstanding cast.
The Multicultural Comedy Gala with the star-studded line-up of Akmal, Georgie Caroll, Ting Lim and Steph Tisdell had the audience spinning with giggles and mirth whilst celebrating cultural
diversity.
It was a spectacular French-style cirque, cabaret, magic and burlesque performance by the extraordinary showgirl ‘Porcelain Alice’ in Paris Underground.
The Grigoryan Brothers’ music is based on Australian historic objects/stories from the National Museum of Australia, such as a box of trial lenses and frames Fred Hollows carried from town to town in 1970, and a Song For The Road about the first prototype of the Holden Sedan 1946.
At breakfast, local Lisa Millar presented Daring to Fly, about conquering her fear of flying, also finding joy in her successful journalist career at the ABC, while author Geraldine Brooks told of her late-in-life horse riding passion which lead to her latest novel, Horse.
It was double dipping with deliciousness at Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort when Slow Food Noosa presented a favourite event, Film With
Hastings Street, bathed in warm winter sunshine and looking its sartorial best with tables dressed to the nines, and appetites satiated at the notoriously fun-filled Long Lunch
Food. Delicious, set in the 18th century just prior to the Revolution, is a French comedy/drama – aka an airy trifle about rich meals and serving up one’s passion - provided it is not a form of servitude. Inspired by the film, three chefs led by the celebrated Matt Golinski, created three indulgent courses.
Thanks for the Memories, a sell-out lunch at Noosa Waterfront, starred the effervescent Al Rossi who was joined on stage by son Damien Anthony Rossi aka Hollywood in Oz for a nostalgic walk down memory lane peppered with hilarity, wit and charm. And just a few tears.
Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street formed a stunning event space for First Light, a contemporary video art and photography installation presented by Natures Mortes and Nguthuru-Nur in conjunction with the Noosa Regional Gallery.
Hastings Street, bathed in warm winter sunshine and looking its sartorial best
with tables from Rococo, Locale, Aromas, Bistro C, Sails and Season dressed to the nines, and appetites satiated at the notoriously fun-filled Long Lunch.
Once again opera aficionados declared Moonlight Serenade under the stars in the EVIE marquee on Noosa Main Beach, one of the best events on the program delighting audiences with fabulous, food and glorious performances. Also on Noosa Main Beach, Seaside Vibes a 2-day mini music festival, had everyone dancing in the sand at sunset. Sunday’s Jazz n’ Blues was a fitting finale to the festival with a big very appreciative crowd enjoying the best jazz and blues vocalists, and musicians from around Australia. Buoyed by liquid refreshments
from The Ohana Group, Ryan Fitzpatrick also pumped out delectable well-priced dishes before flicking across to late afternoon grazing plates. A well-drilled band of volunteers kept tables cleared and the area spotless.
Twelve finalists were selected for the inaugural Noosa Stars Alive, the brainchild of Festival Director Ian MacKellar, designed to showcase local rising stars aged 8-18 years. Host was the effusive Damien Anthony Rossi, who introduced bands Ampersand and Staple, four dance performances from soloists to ensemble ballet works, a contortionist, violinist and exceptional vocalists and duets. Singer/songwriter Sari Abbott won over the judges with
her original song Too Much Space
The 20th anniversary of Noosa Alive! 2022 crossed the finishing line triumphantly, with an overwhelming thumbs up from capacity audiences everywhere for a mighty colourful, diverse and entertaining program, much to the delight of the Festival Director Ian MacKellar, Festival President Andrew Stafford and the board.
Noosa Alive! returns in 2023 from Friday 21 July to Sunday 30 July, with another inspirational program, new relationships, sponsors and clever collaborations such as curating events with Michael Brennan and the Noosa Regional Gallery.
They were interesting times in Queensland in the 1970s. Neighbouring states, viewed its political landscape, culture and climate as somewhat of a ‘backwater’ scene. John Caruso catches up with a local author whose new book tells a few of those yarns through the eyes of its main character, Max Wanderer.
Alan ‘Fox’ Rogers is a fascinating character. Our paths first crossed when he was head of the disaster management committee for the newlyamalgamated Sunshine Coast Regional and I was managing the local ABC radio station. The origin of his nickname was the source of much speculation and eventually when I recorded an episode of our podcast, Everyone Has a Story I discovered that this much respected local government public servant earned his nickname while entertaining kids at a children’s play area he helped construct, part of a rock music festival in New Zealand a whole lifetime earlier.
The title of Fox’s episode is A Life Well Lived, and from that ‘well lived life’ comes a new book, Wanderer!
“I told people when I was retiring that I was going to write a novel and I’ve had the idea of doing so since I was seven or eight years of age,” he said. “When I left school, I wrote poetry and a couple of short stories during my hippy travelling years and then my writing really revolved around council credit reports.”
A sense of purpose, a reason to get out of bed each day is something that many who are newly retired realise very quickly is key, however for Fox a cancer diagnosis meant he simply couldn’t do a lot of the things he’d planned to do.
“I had a lot of time on my hands between operations, chemo and radiation. I couldn’t swim, walk or garden so I started writing,” he said. “I’d had a few ideas over the years of what the book might be about, and I started examining my family history.
“My grandfather was born in England, my father was born in India, I was born in Columbia in South America, my son
was born in New Zealand and my grandson was born back in London about ten miles from where my grandfather was born. I thought that could be an interesting story examining those five generations.”
Delving back in time required much research and it wasn’t something Alan wanted to do. A memoir on his own life however presented as an easier option.
“In about six months I had about one hundred thousand words which I gave to a writer/publisher friend of mine and his feedback was that it read like an extended council report - however he told me it had potential,” Fox laughs.
“It took me about two months to come to terms with that piece of criticism and I realised I had to inject some emotion into the story. I completed another draft and then thought, this isn’t working as a memoir because a lot of it was a haze, and I couldn’t really remember everything that happened to me back in the 1970s.
“Another friend suggested I turn the book into a novel, that way if I couldn’t remember certain details, I could just make the story up.”
The story developed organically with little planning.
“Max Wanderer is the main character and he’s an outsider who arrives in Brisbane in the early 70s. It’s a tumultuous time with Joh BjelkePetersen as state premier, Gough is Prime Minister, the Vietnam War is happening, and at that time Brisbane was very much a big country town.
“One of the devices I came up with to help record events along the way was for Max to have an interest in photography,”
says Fox.
A motorhome road trip with wife Ellen to far North Queensland at the start of Alan’s retirement in 2019 helped jog his memory.
“We didn’t re-visit all the places I had been to 50 years earlier however the trip allowed me to touch base with a few important places where I absorbed the light and general feel of certain locations and that helped because I wasn’t relying on my memory so much,” he said.
Irrespective of how many books Fox sells, Wanderer is more about leaving a legacy behind for his children, grandchildren and family.
“I have three brothers and a sister who were a lot younger at the time when I set off on my travels, so they’ve never known much about those adventures, and their perspective on certain events were different to mine,” he says.
“This alone has created a lot of interesting family conversations and none of these conversations have been damaging to relationships, they’ve all been positive. Plus, a copy of Wanderer goes to the Parliamentary Library, the National Gallery and the State Library of Queensland, and that fills me with a lot of pride.”
Copies can be bought at Annies Books, Peregian, The Noosa Regional Gallery and at www.alanfoxrogers.wordpress.com
WANT MORE? Listen to our podcast with Fox Rogers now.
By Christine Robinson
Growing up, Christine had been captivated by her mother’s exquisite collection of shells and natural specimens inside a carefully-curated and stored treasure chest she had inherited from her late father.
Each of the five draws revealed a most spellbinding collection of shells, gems and artefacts arranged in painstaking order. Her grandfather had recognised the importance of protecting each specimen and they were all laid out in cotton wool, stored in the draws of the rosewood cabinet to keep away from heat, sun, light and dust.
His care and love for these creations of nature has resulted in the retention of their original colours and structural integrity – these items are historic artefacts and truly breathtaking. Each item telling a story and on special occasions the kids were allowed to look but not touch.
The extent of this curious cabinet unfolds as you read Christine’s attempt to rebuild the family heirloom after a transportation mishap from Tasmania to Noosa uncovered pages of letters and newspaper clippings hidden beneath the
collection that date back to colonial era.
This story will take you on a charming journey that begins with an English Baptist missionary living in Jamaica in 1822, moves to a young family that braves the vast oceans to settle in Van Diemen’s Land and ends up in our very own backyard - Noosa.
This book is nostalgic and truly fascinating with images and descriptions of every element of this beautiful time capsule so generously shared with the reader. You’ll see artefacts you may be familiar with and others that remain unidentified. It’s a story and snapshot of world history that I highly recommend - Carlie Wacker.
Karla, the Koala with a heart, is off on her third adventure thanks to the vivid imagination of Fizzi (Elizabeth Reynolds) and illustrator Lili (Linda Wills) who have been best friends since they were 10.
Since exploding onto the scene after Karla leaves the safety of her tree to experience Hastings Street, Karla has sold more than 5000 books, attracted the attention of the likes of HRH Prince Charles and donated more than $4,500 to Koala Conservation.
In her second adventure, Karla to the Rescue, the Noosa Koala and her friend Chloe help out during the bushfires. in between, Karla found some time to launch a soft cover series It’s Ripper to be a Nipper as well as support Noosa Biosphere’s Wild Koala Gala. Karla’s third hilarious and heartwarming book sees her explore the underwater wonders on Lady Elliott Island making lots of beautifullyillustrated friends along the way. www.karlathekoala.com.au
This inaugural Sunshine Coast Dunga Derby kicked into gear to drive rust-bucket cars from coast to country to raise funds for families in need. Georgia Beard discovers how this crazy convoy of cars rallied for some very worthwhile causes.
One early morning this July, a muster of rusted, dented and gloriously dilapidated sedans and station wagons waited outside Aussie World. Their sides were slapped with sponsor stickers and roof racks stacked with swags, flags and mascots –anything from cow skulls to Barbies.
Driving teams secured their gear one last time before piling into their hunks of junk. On the steps of the Banana Bender Pub, two boys gave their fiercest cries: “Start your engines!”
Soon after, these decades-old dungas rolled out onto the highway, heading off on their first leg of the four-day Dunga Derby. Traversing the Western Downs, dungas and their drivers journeyed from Killarney to Thallon to Chinchilla, stopping at camp sites in rural towns overnight.
They faced waterlogged roads, breakdowns and bitter sleep on cold, hard ground – all to raise funds for Rally for a Cause. The community charity kicked off Dunga Derby in 2015, marshalling teams from the Fraser Coast to support families and individuals affected by life-limiting medical conditions, or lives disrupted by detrimental circumstances.
In 2020, Rally for a Cause expanded their reach to people in need on the Sunshine Coast. After gaining enough
support in the region, this year’s inaugural Sunshine Coast Dunga Derby came into its own.
Five new driving teams jumped on board, totalling 24 teams and 14 support vehicles, including a mobile coffee van!
Our own Business Development Manager Jakki Goodall took on the backroads in a two-person team, raising funds above the minimum amount with several businesses behind her.
Dungas or the Dunga Derby itself can receive sponsorships from businesses
and individuals, whether in the form of funds, locations or other resources. Often, dunga drivers are business owners themselves, gathering their network around them to give back to the community.
This is the reason Tammy Lee from Loan Wize joined Rally for a Cause.
After years of supporting charities and getting involved in other derbies, she shifted to a local focus and joined the development team for this year’s Sunshine Coast Dunga Derby.
“I just leapt into it,” she said. “I tried hard to push the brand, the name and the wonderful cause for the families.
“I’m a cancer survivor and I’ve been very fortunate so I just like to give back. I want to help make the Dunga Derby a success on the Sunshine Coast.”
Before the Dunga Derby hit the road, teams based on the Sunshine Coast raised a total of $128,080.29. Together with Fraser Coast teams, the funds equalled a staggering $583,926.18.
These funds go straight to families in need. Recipients are nominated yearround and assessed by the selection committee, who decide what level of support the nominees may need. Others are encountered on-route – the recipients of spontaneous fundraising - with loads of fun.
“We like to acknowledge the communities that we go into, and by doing that, we find a cause we can help while we’re there,” said Event Officer Fiona Martin.
“En route from the Sunshine Coast, we raised close to $20,000 to give directly to the communities we visited, including a donation to a Rural Fire Brigade and helping a town build a playground.
“We helped a little boy who was touched with a family member dying from pancreatic cancer, and he just wanted to raise money. Together, we raised $2600.”
Another family with connections to the Fraser Coast received support after their young son developed a brain tumour. Funds poured in from a bra auction at Westmar Pub (where the bras still hang), and the Dungarians didn’t stop there.
“Two teams donated a remote-control car, and we decked it out with Dunga Derby stickers,” Tammy Lee said. “Then another team, the Logan Bogans, got together about $2000 worth of food
vouchers, presents and things for the kids. In the end, it became about a $7500 donation in total to this family.”
On night three, the Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast teams came together for an auction night in Chinchilla.
“There were two families in Chinchilla who had been touched with suicide and car accidents all around the same time,” Fiona said. “All the money raised from the auctions were split between them.”
The impact these funds have on the lives of recipients is profound and transformational. Young Archer, one of the boys who gave the starting cry at Aussie World, received funds to buy a backpack-sized ventilator for his sleep-related breathing disorder. Now he can move about freely and experience childhood to its fullest extent.
“We really appreciate the hard work a lot of teams put in,” Fiona said. “There’s so many opportunities for fundraising. Team just have to come up with the plan and the ideas, and we can help.”
The Dunga Derby has a focus on fun with special events and camradery and friendships made on the road.
“You grow as a person, and you grow an even bigger heart than what you started with,” Tammy said. “I’d love to see more women jump on board because it’s a lot of fun and a great personal challenge. It’s totally lifechanging.”
Drag your dusty dunga out from the shed, round up a team and secure your sponsorships!
Registrations for the 2023 Dunga Derby open in January. For guidelines and expressions of interest, visit www.sunshinecoast.dungaderby.com.au 0r call 0439 045 002.
Money raised is distributed throughout the year to people in need, as they need it. Applications for assistance can be made via www.rallyforacause.org.au
she’s just an old girl destined for the scrap pile torn inside and rusted rims too much time on the clock faded paint, a million miles and her soul’s worn thin but she’s not done yet crack the old garage door watch the light flood in there are folks out there just dreaming of a second chance kids so tough just fighting to be here so we’ll fill her up again chase the sun into the west cover her in colours on this dunga derby rally with the red dirt lovers we’ll crack open our hearts have a real good laugh rolling with our mates from the coast to the bush and back always in and outta strife memories forever and making a real difference in this crazy messy beautiful life
Nekita Roberts
@theaustralianpoet www.theaustralianpoet.com
Noosa Chances has sponsored the aspirations of local high school students since November 2019. Georgia Beard explores how the charity’s Australia-wide evolution allows students to reach new heights.
Across the Sunshine Coast, a generation of young people are quietly achieving their potential thanks to a dedicated group of locals and the businesses that support them.
Emerging local musician Zara is already chasing her dreams. This July, she performed solo and alongside Eumundi School of Rock at the Sunshine Sounds Festival, where the likes of Katie Noonan, Clare Bowditch and Andrea Kirwin rocked the stage.
After being invited to perform at one of our magazine launch parties to promote Noosa Chances, Zara’s rich vocals and piano playing entranced all and grabbed the attention of Katrina Thorpe, owner of ikatan Spa, who saw beyond the performance to Zara’s potential.
Katrina reached out to Noosa Chances, the local charity investing in the aspirations of young people who lack the resources to achieve them. CEO Tara Bell connected her with Zara, and this partnership sent the young musician’s career soaring.
Initially, the charity relied on donations and fundraising events like the Noosa Cup Race Day to support high school students but this year, Tara and her team shifted their approach, inviting
local businesses to sponsor the students with a scholarship for the duration of their education.
Tourism Noosa, Travis Schultz & Partners, Century 21 Australia, Chef Matt Golinski and Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart are just a handful of many locals fostering the future of our youth. We’re proud to say that we offer two student scholarships - one from Hello Sunshine Magazine and another from IN Noosa Magazine.
This new direction for Noosa Chances signals a greater transformation on the horizon. Expanding from the Noosa Shire to the Sunshine Coast and beyond, the charity will soon be known as Altitude Scholarships.
After refining their Noosa-based business model on a small scale, Tara and her team are eager to take their scholarships Australia-wide with an external team from BDO Australia ensuring the effective management of the scholarship program as it grows.
She said the expansion responds to interstate friends and colleagues, who have asked to sponsor students from Melbourne, Sydney and even New Zealand since the charity began.
Altitude Scholarships matches high-
performing students with businesses, who sponsor their development through high school and university. Annual scholarships of $1500 are tax deductible and subject to annual reviews, giving students the option of a gap year with suspended payments.
Businesses can approach Altitude in search of a student and Tara and her team partner with Board Advisor Andrew Pierpoint, head of the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association, to discover students nominated by school principals who show great potential and need a hand up, not a hand out.
“We like the fact that it’s not us selecting the students; it’s the principals who are best placed to know who is most worthy of these scholarships,” she said.
Students can only spend their scholarship funds on essential items relating to their education or special skill - school uniforms, textbooks, laptops, musical instruments, extracurricular lessons, desks – the list goes on!
Soon, Altitude will equip students with specialised debit cards for spending to make it easier for them to access what they need, when they need it.
While financial support is the first step in the scholarship, it’s not the only one.
We like the fact that it’s not us selecting the students; it’s the principals who are best placed to know who is most worthy of these scholarships.
Katrina and her husband Nicholas Pilditch are sponsoring Zara’s musical ambitions while offering her work at their award-winning Balinese spa.
“People gave our children opportunities to help them towards success, and we felt we wanted to give back,” Katrina said. “We could relate on so many levels, and as it turns out, we needed a junior employee to assist our reception staff.
“It’s as much help for us as it is for the students to be gaining workplace experience. But also, being around other women in the generations before them – this is where I find they build a great sisterhood.
“From these relationships, they gain confidence and self-worth and have amazing support without judgement.”
These levels of support will carry Zara through her graduation and her future study in contemporary music at the Queensland Conservatorium, where she’s currently taking vocal lessons.
“I’m getting coached by one of the best jazz vocalists in Australia,” she said.
“She’s teaching me how to keep my voice pure for its longevity, and I’m learning challenging material, which is good because it will build my abilities and my repertoire.
“Without Noosa Chances and the support of Katrina and Nick, I wouldn’t be able to have lessons there.”
The Noosa Chances 2021 Tell Them From Me® (TTFM) survey of scholarship recipients highlighted that:
97% of recipients reported that receiving a Noosa Chances scholarship increased their hope for the future, and 94% indicated that it increased their motivation to work hard.
70% of recipients indicated they intend to pursue a University education (compared to the TTFM norm of 47%).
For IN Publishing owner and Editorin-Chief Deb Caruso, the opportunity to give back was a crucial one.
“I was fortunate to have received support early in my career and know the difference that can make to your confidence and ability to succeed,” she said. “We have supported Noosa Chances since its inception and are extremely proud to be able to support two students - one from Noosa and one from the Sunshine Coast - to reach their dreams.
“We can’t wait to follow these talented and driven young people on their journey and hope to offer them extra opportunities and support on top of
the financial commitment.”
Tara said the scholarships have a common influence in the lives of the students: fostering their self-belief.
“They increase their aspirations for what they want to do post-school,” she said. “There’s increased participation in extracurricular activities, and their sense of self-esteem is boosted.
“We often hear these students are the quieter ones that fly under the radar, so they’re quite surprised and proud to be chosen.”
Zara is already writing original music and searching for more performance opportunities.
After singing at several charity events, she’s set to perform at the launch of Altitude Scholarships in November.
The event will also welcome Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup and Altitude’s new ambassador!
“We don’t plan to stop in Australia,” Tara said. “Depending on the support we receive, there’s no reason we can’t go to New Zealand, the UK and elsewhere.”
Together, Altitude Scholarships and their students are reaching for the stars.
With local businesses and communities beneath them, these passionate, talentdriven young people can finally take flight.
To find out more or to get involved, visit www.noosachances.org.au and get ready for Altitude Scholarships to take off!
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When you bank with us, profits pour into the community. $1,985,182 so far.
When you bank with us, profits pour into the community. $1,985,182 so far.
When you bank with us, profits pour into the community. $1,985,182 so far.
Across Australia, Community Bank branches have invested $272 Million to help their communities thrive.
Across Australia, Community Bank branches have invested $272 Million to help their communities thrive.
Across Australia, Community Bank branches have invested $272 Million to help their communities thrive.
A bank giving back sounds unusual. For us, it’s business as usual.
A bank giving back sounds unusual. For us, it’s business as usual.
Find out more. Call us on 5440 5289 or search Bendigo Bank Tewantin.
Find out more. Call us on 5440 5289 or search Bendigo Bank Tewantin.
A bank giving back sounds unusual. For us, it’s business as usual. Find out more. Call us on 5440 5289 or search Bendigo Bank Tewantin.
It’s not often that an organisation puts ‘community’ at its heart, particularly in the Banking and Finance Sector but, as Deb Caruso discovers, there are good reasons why Bendigo Bank has retained the title of the most trusted bank in Australia.
The Roy Morgan list of Australia’s most trusted brands for the quarter to June 2022 listed Bendigo Bank as the most trusted bank in the country, and one of the most trusted brands in Australia with a Net Promoter Score of 24.5; that’s 26.3 points higher than the average of the Australian banking sector.
It’s easy to see why with a business model that sees Community Bank branches give up to 80% of profits back to the community.
In fact, more than $21 million in funding was distributed to local community projects and initiatives across Australia in the 2020-21 financial year, with Queensland contributing more than $1.9 million to this milestone.
Bendigo’s Community Bank branches entered Australia’s banking scene in the late 1990s to introduce a new type of banking model – one focused on giving back to the communities that it serves. Today, there are 324 Community Bank branches across Australia, partnering with the fifth biggest Australian bank, Bendigo Adelaide Bank Ltd.
The Board of Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services Limited (SCCFSL) run Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank at Cooroy, Tewantin and Marcoola and over the past 15 years, they have given back almost $2 million into the communities they serve.
The full-service banks offer home loans and savings as well as business banking, and with $630 million currently on its books, is well on the way to being a billion-dollar bank.
The recently-appointed Senior Branch Manager Melanie Jackson will be ably supported by incoming Chair Trish Radge, who takes over the reins from Rick Cooper. Rick will continue to serve on the Board and work with Trish and
fellow Directors Elizabeth Reynolds, David Green, Guy Hamilton, Toby Bicknell and Louise McNeich.
In addition to being the Deputy Chair, Elizabeth is also Chair of the SCCFSL Sponsorship and Marketing Committee which is responsible for receiving and reviewing requests for funds and making recommendations to the Board. Branch Managers also distribute funds to worthy causes or individuals in their community.
“We allocate some of the Banks’ profit directly to the Branch Managers to support their immediate communities, while requests for larger donations are considered by the Sponsorship and Marketing Committee and allocated by the Board on its recommendation,” Elizabeth said.
“We like to look for hero projects and organisations to support.”
It’s a win-win situation – customers choose to bank with Bendigo Bank and the profits are returned to the community; the bigger the customer base, the bigger the opportunity for community contribution.
In the 2022 financial year, Branch Managers at Tewantin-Noosa and Cooroy gave back over $40,000 to the community including $4,000 to Cooloola-Noosa Life Education Program and $5000 to both Noosa Arts Theatre and Noosa Coast Guard; $4,000 to Noosa Community Garden and $3,000 to Tall Trees Art exhibition.
Other projects SCCFSL has supported includes the Men’s Prostate Lunch at Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club; the Inaugural Noosa Surf Club Swim Classic; providing new furniture to the resurrected Peregian Surf Club; Pomona’s King of the Mountain; and hero projects including partnering with Madills Noosa to supply the Red Frogs Sunshine Coast
with a “Beaut Ute” to help youth workers create a safe environment during Schoolies Week and other events; and effectively saving Cooroy Community Hall with $50,000 for renovations and improvements.
SCCFSL Chair Trish Radge said people may not think that it mattered who they banked with, but it does.
“The more you bank with us, the more we can give back,” she said.
With a proven track record of making a difference, that’s something you can bank on.
Here’s some of the other ways Bendigo Community Bank supports the community:
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Local businesses and community groups are welcome to meet and host small events in the Tewantin-Noosa Branch Boardroom between 9am and 5pm. The flexible space includes Wi-Fi, a projector, access to a kitchenette and tables and chairs. Stand up functions for up to 75 people can be hosted in the main branch.
ART SPACE
Dedicated art spaces in both the TewantinNoosa and Cooroy branches is a place for people to enjoy, relax and feel inspired by the works of local artists. Artist applications are accepted year-round, with gallery bookings between one and three months in duration.
Applications for funding, art space, retail pop-up, contact Colleen on bendigosunshinecoast@gmail.com
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Sport brings a community together and creates a sense of belonging and self-worth. One Sunshine Coast local has created Australia’s first allabilities Rugby League program that has the backing of the QRL and NRL and some big-name players signing up to champion the project, as Carlie Wacker discovers.
Connect Rugby League is a passion project for local mum and businesswoman Danielle Trask - a fully inclusive sport to connect and support players with neurological, physical, sensory or social diagnoses.
“This is a game of rugby league like no other,” Danielle says. “We want to bring together individuals from all walks of life and create an inclusive community united by the game of Rugby League.
“With sport generally offering limited programs for adults and young people in their late teens with special needs, I approached the QRL to support a new initiative to do just that, starting on the Sunshine Coast and hopefully, ultimately spreading throughout the state.
“Sport can be such a great companion for those who have extra needs as it can support overall health in the correct environment. We are creating a sense of belonging for those in our community who may feel isolated.
“Our players both receive and offer support from each other, as well as our volunteers, staff and our organisation.”
Danielle’s tireless work to bring this project to life has paid off with the QRL and NRL partnering with Connect Rugby
League to support the areas of socialisation, self-confidence and belonging through positive mental and physical health strategies using the platform the team sport of Rugby League.
James Hill and Kristy Bignell will work with Danielle to develop the program with the support of local disability and industry professionals, including James who was the winner of the Australian of the Year awards in the Queensland Local Hero Category for services to community and workplace mental health.
He is also an ambassador to both the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association and Beyond Blue.
We want to
bring together individuals from all walks of life and create an inclusive community united by the game of Rugby League.
Superstars of the game have also signed up as ambassadors including legendary hooker Kerrod Walters who played for Brisbane Broncos, Queensland and Australia; plus local League legend Billy Moore will be doing a training session with the team.
This Australian-first competition will kick off in 2023 when teams from around the state will come together. The pilot program is supported by disability and industry professionals to encourage and assist with a successful transition into adulthood and independence. Social sessions will get the ball rolling.
“We will also offer team building
skills, promoting communication, game education, a sense of community and support staff where available,” Danielle said. “The premise behind is bringing together individuals from all walks of life, to build a community as such, who unite our participants to play an adapted game of Rugby League.”
Connect Rugby League offers a chance for those aged 16-plus to build a sense of community, pride and independence.
Lachlan Debnam is ready for the action and won’t let his autism stop him.
“Even though I was only introduced to rugby league at 11 years old, the degree of intensity had me intrigued,” he says.
“I started with Falcons Footy All Abilities back in 2015, and now that I’m too old for that, I decided that since this opportunity arose, I’d take the chance to become another disabled Australian icon.
“Personally, I’m really looking forward to starting in the Connect Rugby League to prove that anyone and everyone can do great things, despite our challenges.”
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will include safety on the field, defensive and offensive skills, ball skills, physical fitness, kicking skills and supports based around physical, emotional, and mental health needs.
“Our idea was to gather a small group for our pilot program so we can support each individual to our best capacity and they don’t feel overstimulated or overwhelmed,” Danielle said. “We have 20 places available overall and there are still positions available.”
Stay tuned for the goals this program will kick!
All-abilities inclusive rugby league is for men, women and teens 16 + and promotes socialisation, life skills and acceptance.
Social Session Dates: 2 October, 11.00am – 12.00pm Kawana Sports Fields (Field 7) 16 October, 11.00am-12.00pm Kawana Sports Fields (Field 7) Register: www.connectrugbyleague.com.au or email connectrugbyleague@gmail.com
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The 2032 Olympic Games offers a chance for the Sunshine Coast to truly shine and make the most of every opportunity. Jennifer Swaine reveals the leadership team behind who will be taking us in the right direction.
In July 2021, many Australians waited nervously to hear if six years of hard work would result in Brisbane being name as host city for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Closer to home at Kings Beach, Caloundra the atmosphere was also tense as locals gathered at the amphitheatre eagerly awaiting the announcement which was being live streamed from Tokyo on the eve of Tokyo 2020.
When the announcement was made that Brisbane had been successful, the crowd erupted in cheers - Brisbane had secured the Olympics easily with 72 of the 77 valid votes going their way.
Brisbane 2032 will be the third time Australia will host the Olympics, having previously been held in Sydney in 2000 and Melbourne in 1956.
The Sunshine Coast will have an important role to play during Brisbane 2032 with four key venues and several sporting events to be held here during the Olympic Games, including football, basketball, marathon, mountain biking,
cycling and kiteboarding. The region will also host multiple days of road-based events (marathon and road cycling) during the 2032 Paralympic Games.
And while it is still ten years away, there is much to do to prepare the region so that we can deliver the games at a world-class standard.
However, it is important to remember that the Olympic and Paralympic Games are held for just a moment in time. We must not lose sight of the opportunity for these games to create a legacy that will shape this region in both the lead up to the games, and long after the medals have been awarded and the competitors have returned home.
This is our opportunity to get housing and major infrastructure projects delivered, it’s a time to ensure the Sunshine Coast is truly connected to Brisbane via heavy rail and it’s a time for the community to come together as a show of force to help influence what the future will look like.
Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien was
The Sunshine Coast will have an important role to play during Brisbane 2032 with four key venues and several sporting events to be held here during the Olympic Games, including football, basketball, marathon, mountain biking, cycling and kiteboarding.
former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s personal representative for Brisbane’s candidature and, following the announcement, was appointed as Special Envoy for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Following the announcement, Mr O’Brien invited more than 100 Sunshine Coast community and business leaders to start discussions on how we might shape a ‘2032 Taskforce’ for the Sunshine Coast, with the sole purpose of
identifying and leveraging opportunities.
Participating in this meeting was Dawn Fraser who said at the time, “It’s not for us - it’s for future generations and to open up the Sunshine Coast to the world.
“I think the taskforce will help the Sunshine Coast and is going to skyrocket the future for the kids and that’s what we’re looking for,” Ms Fraser said.
Following the initial meeting of business and community leaders, expressions of interest were sought from individuals from both Noosa and the Sunshine Coast wishing to participate in the taskforce. Members of Sunshine Coast 2032, which are voluntary and unpaid, were selected through an independent process managed by Regional Development Sunshine Coast together with a local recruitment firm.
The purpose of Sunshine Coast 2032, formerly known as the 2032 Taskforce, is to ensure the Sunshine Coast and Noosa regions maximise opportunities in the lead up to, during and after, the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
One of the aims of Sunshine Coast 2032 is to engage with, and give voice to, the local community on a broad range of issues, that may affect them as a result of the Brisbane 2032 Games – from sport, community and infrastructure to social and economic issues.
Sunshine Coast 2032 also aims to engage with all three tiers of government, the Brisbane Operating Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG) and other organisations, to identify opportunities - from business procurement to sport training and camps – with a view to becoming a conduit for sharing information with, and providing support to, local businesses, community and sporting organisations in the lead up to the Games.
In July 2022 Mr O’Brien officially handed the baton of Sunshine Coast 2032 to well-known business and community leader Roz White who was appointed chair. Standing alongside Ms White as her Deputy leads are two-time Olympic swimmer, Duncan Armstrong OAM and four-time Paralympic swimmer, Brendan Burkett OAM.
The Sunshine Coast 2032 board and committee have recently been announced with Ms White noting that they are made up of a high-powered group of athletes, businesspeople and community leaders, each committed to ensuring the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Regions make the most of the social, environmental and economic gains on offer.
“The road to Brisbane 2032 is paved with opportunities, from infrastructure and community, to showcasing our beautiful home to the world. It’s up to us to leverage that potential,” Ms White said.
The various committees will be the voices of the Sunshine Coast community, identifying partnership opportunities for business, industry and sporting groups and bringing the benefits of the Olympic and Paralympic games to life.
It’s time to dream big.
Now, more than ever, it is important that we share a common vision as we dream of the potential and the possibilities the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games might bring.
We have the chance to create a legacy that will last well beyond this generation, and it is our chance to secure infrastructure that may have otherwise avoided our grasp. We must work together to get this right because opportunities like this may not be seen again for quite some time.
Sunshine Coast 2032 Board Members:
• Roz White
Danielle Smith
Duncan Armstrong OAM
• Kerry Neill
Brendan Burkett OAM
• Dawn-Lorraine Fraser
• Simone Pearce
Leigh McCready
The Sunshine Coast 2032 leadership group, heading various committees, includes:
Kaitlyn Akers (Community & Volunteers)
• Melanie Anderson (Business & Tourism)
• Megyn Carpenter (Environment & Sustainability)
• Blake Cochrane (Sport & Recreation / Ambassador)
• Dane Cross (Infrastructure)
• Ferre de Deyne (Arts & Culture)
Kylie Ezzy (Communications)
• Alana Quade (Sport & Recreation / Ambassador)
Andrew Ryan (Infrastructure)
• Jennifer Swaine (Business & Tourism)
Dianne Swan (Arts & Culture)
• Min Swan (Community & Volunteers)
• John Williams (Communications)
As the world starts to get back to a new normal, holiday makers and business travellers are once again returning to the skies with what seems to be an insatiable desire to travel. Jennifer Swaine discovers this is great news for Sunshine Coast Airport, as it redefines itself and braces for a promising future.
While many of us thought it would take some time before people started travelling again, this hasn’t been the case. Demand for travel to and from the Sunshine Coast continues to climb and in April 2022, the airport experienced their busiest month on record, welcoming 155,970 passengers through the terminal.
And with Bonza set to commence operations* in late-September, opening up more routes than ever before, it is likely that more records will be broken before the year is done (*subject to regulatory approval).
According to Sunshine Coast Airport CEO, Andrew Brodie, all the signs for a healthy future are positive.
“We are spearheading the region’s recovery with 17 destinations connected directly to the Sunshine Coast when Bonza takes flight,” Mr Brodie said. “This is up from three destinations, pre-COVID, boosting us from 10th to the second most domestically connected airport in Queensland.”
It’s an exciting new era Sunshine Coast Airport is embarking on, led by the opening of the new $334 million runway in June 2020. The new 13/31 runway is longer and wider than the previous runway and is helping to open the region to more destinations and greater export
opportunities for local producers, especially now that Brisbane is set to host the 2032 Olympics.
In fact, the announcement that Brisbane had secured the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games could not have come at a better time for Sunshine Coast Airport. While plans were already well underway for the expansion of the current terminal, ensuring they are ready for the increase in passengers in the lead up, during and post the Olympics is now at the forefront of their minds.
“We are working on bringing the Airport Master Plan 2040 to life and we have plans to invest up to $500 million in infrastructure to boost the regional economy, jobs growth, and support the 2032 Olympics, creating a legacy for generations to come,” Mr Brodie said.
“Over the coming years you will see our terminal double in size, an expansion of the Aerospace Precinct and our Southern Gateway will start to take shape.”
The expansion plans will see the floor plate of the terminal double to what is already in use, providing additional infrastructure to cater for greater volumes of planes and travellers, and additional opportunities for an expanded retail and food footprint.
Behind the scenes the team have been
working hard and this year saw Sunshine Coast Airport awarded carbon neutral status (Level 3+) for the fifth consecutive year. Impressively, Sunshine Coast Airport is the only carbon neutral airport in Australia and maintaining this status is a high priority for Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Brodie.
“Our commitment to leading the way in sustainability initiatives is high on our list of priorities and not only are we committed to maintaining our carbon neutral status, but we are now working on raising the bar to Level 4+,” Mr Brodie said. “As we prepare Sunshine Coast Airport in readiness for the 2032 Olympics, we aim to become the natural choice for both business and leisure travellers who are increasingly choosing to support businesses and organisations that demonstrate their commitment to protecting the environment.”
With so much happening at the airport and with opportunities at every turn, it was time for the team to evaluate the existing brand to ensure it aligned with goals of the business.
The exercise was invaluable as it was clear that a fresh, new brand that would reflect the role Sunshine Coast Airport has as an economic enabler, relishing their place at the heart of a thriving region, was needed.
After months of work, in early August the team unveiled the new brand which they say “embodies the exciting journey we are about to embark on. We’ve chosen to redefine what it means to connect people and places, to expand our impact beyond aviation. The natural choice.”
For those of us who live here, or those who choose to visit, the Sunshine Coast is indeed the natural choice - and for many it is the only choice.
Personally, for me it’s a combination of the breathtaking beauty that surrounds us on a daily basis, combined with this connected, caring, collaborative
community that call this region home.
And while Sunshine Coast Airport may be a large organisation that is delivering outcomes in this region, at the end of the day it’s the people they employ and their genuine commitment to business, the community and the region that is winning our support – and our hearts.
We are blessed that Sunshine Coast Airport is large enough to compete with the big end of town – but small enough that they can make a difference where it counts – and leading the way and making a difference is what this team is all about.
• Sunshine Coast Airport was the first, and still is the only carbon neutral airport in Australia.
• Sunshine Airport will become the 2nd most domestically connected airport in Queensland when Bonza takes flight.
• Sunshine Coast is directly connected between Auckland with seasonal services operated by Air New Zealand.
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If you think you’re familiar with every natural wonder on the Sunshine Coast, think again. Georgia Beard explores the idyllic landscapes, immersive experiences and paddockto-plate delights that await at Palm Creek Estate.
Take a country drive through the green pastures and scrublands of Yandina Creek, and you might emerge into a pocket of paradise.
Planted in a ridge-protected valley, paddocks sprawl and vineyards stretch over the hills. Trails wander up into the tallowwood forests towering above, and creeks lined with piccabeen palms murmur around the glade.
This blissful hideaway is Palm Creek Estate, once a plantation and now home to a multi-purpose venue and nature escape.
Owners Anna and Austin Smith and their three children settled on the 85-acre property in 2008, searching for a secluded country lifestyle close to the beach.
When they first visited, the couple found nothing but a bush track and the overgrown remnants of a dairy and vegetable farm. Clearing the land was a daunting task, but these two were born and bred on farms – Anna with thoroughbreds and livestock in Victoria and Austin from a Station on the One Tree Plain in Western New South Wales. They knew the meaning of hard yakka.
After demolishing the collapsed cow shed and removing five truckloads worth of debris, the family planted passionfruit vines, lime and lychee orchards to sell at local farmers’ markets.
Their work echoed Palm Creek Estate’s history from the 1950s, when the original owners transported milk and veggies to
Tewantin in horse and cart.
Once the couple began using their land to host private parties, including a paddock-to-plate event with Noosa Eat & Drink Festival – Anna and Austin realised the property’s potential.
From the lofty barn to the open bar, even the bathrooms, the couple built the venue from the ground up. With help from their now-adult children and a neighbourhood of dedicated tradies, the venue is now open and taking bookings.
While Palm Creek Estate is only taking bookings for private functions right now, Anna and Austin dream of opening the property to the public on weekends with on-site staff.
“There’s high demand across the board, from weddings to private functions and lunches; to wellness retreats and nature-based tourism,” Anna said.
“I think with the way the world is and what we’ve all had to go through in the last couple of years, people’s minds have changed. They want to get out, have more time with their families and friends and enjoy spaces like this.”
Our Hello Sunshine Sunday Soirée was one of the first events hosted in the newly-finished venue and we took Anna and Austin’s blank canvas and transformed the space into a yellowdraped celebration of local produce, chefs, bakers and makers!
“We have a diverse cross-section of people,” Austin said. “We’ve got the
opportunity to bring them all here and let them celebrate. The Sunday Soirée was the perfect example of that. They came, they saw, they ate, and all the boxes were ticked.”
Anna and Austin’s versatile and immersive vision for Palm Creek Estate has been set in motion, encouraging guests to enjoy the property with a myriad of experiences.
Homegrown food is at the core of the venue, allowing local chefs to showcase their craft with a dedicated kitchen and outdoor BBQ for long lunches, wedding feasts and other dining experiences.
The couple plan to recultivate their vineyards and convert a paddock into an indigenous veggie and herb garden, where chefs can harvest tucker for on-site food events. Can you get any more paddock-to-plate than that?
“Our nature-based activities will be educational, interactive and allow people access around the property,” Austin also
said. “It may be as simple as walking to various picnic sites on trails with a hamper backpack.”
The plans include experiences where a chef and barman might take a small group to spend half an hour gathering passionfruit, limes or lychees and come back to learn how to make a dessert or cocktail.”
Anna and Austin are set to build four cabins in the creek valleys, where visitors can stay and enjoy the full extent of the estate’s activities. They’ve even received interest from film crews to shoot on location and musicians to record and perform music in the barn.
The Estate’s ability to flourish as a venue depends on environmental sustainability, so Austin’s agribusiness group, Horizon 5, is regenerating areas on the farm.
“We’re taking out all the exotics and weeds, rehabilitating the flora and fauna in the area and replanting natives,”
Our nature-based activities will be educational, interactive and allow people access around the property.
Austin said. “We’ve also put in ten bird boxes of different sizes and shapes, even though we’re overrun with biodiversity.”
Anna added that the property was now a safe location for rehabilitated animals, having recently released koalas from Australia Zoo into their eucalypt corridor.
“We want to have ecologist associates and an indigenous botanist on board to identify and explain the different flora and fauna we have,” Austin said, mentioning ochre painting as another part of their First Nations immersion.
“We aim to have a range of safe walks adjacent to the creek beds to look at some of the magnificent root structures, waterfalls and rainforests here on the property. Guests could be able to identify plants with or without a guide and mark off what they’ve seen.”
Forest walks may take guests all the way up to the ridge outlook, where views sweep unbroken from the coastal sunrise to the in-land sunset.
In every orchard row, beside every creek and under every tree canopy, you’ll discover a natural haven you never knew existed. Palm Creek Estate is open for immersion, and there are copious experiences to come.
“We’re growing organically,” Anna said. “The vision is endless and forever evolving.”
We can’t wait to see what unfolds!
Explore Palm Creek Estate and meet suppliers for luxe weddings, lunches and events! Sunday 18 September, 10am – 4pm Venue Hire starts from $6,500 midweek, off-season.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Book online at www.palmcreekestate.com.au or enquire at events@palmcreekestate.com.au
Mexican sensation Bandita has taken over Lazy River Bar & Bistro site on Gympie Terrace and filled it woodfired botanas, tostadas and BBQ! This foodie hotspot has never been hotter.
VIETNAMESE PLEASE!
Family-owned Nguyen Brothers have brought their authentic Vietnamese menu to Tewantin! Dine in, takeaway or catering - savour their signature pho and bahn mi or try the clay-pot caramelised barramundi or Vietnamese pancake with pork and prawn! Meanwhile at Sunshine Beach, Monty’s at Sunshine has taken up the old
Mooshka space offering contemporary, authentic Vietnamese overlooking the parklands.
From the borough of Brooklyn in 1967 to the food court of Noosa Civic in 2022! Pearl brings her famous recipes for burgers with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options, fries, shakes and scoops to Pearl’s Burgers! BACKYARD
Noosa Personal Chef’s Brazilian BBQ Experience will wow any crowd! Inspired by authentic Brazilian flavours with an Aussie twist, Chef
Raphael cooks up, plates up and cleans up for small or large groups!
Heads of Noosa have just rolled out their Amber Lager, inspired by the sunsets of Noosa and designed for after dark. Savour a combination of six malt varieties, dry hopped and full flavoured with tropical fruit hops, toffee and caramel.
Fancy a cup of coffee, a sandwich or a slice of cake?
Visit Dusty’s Kitchen on Noosa Marina and settle in for afternoon tea – or take it home with Dusty’s Grazing Boxes!
Willkommen to the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest in Cooroy! On Saturday 1 October, German Bakehouse Group and Saw & Mill will host an all-day celebration of German culture! Enjoy authentic food, beer and sweets, take part in competitions including hot dog eating competitions, Hammerschlagen, Stein Races and Strongman!
FUSION FEVER
Taking over
Thomas Corner Eatery, Spicers on the River (no, not ‘that’ Spicers)–promises to bring delicious PanAsian cuisine to Noosaville!
Amrita Park
Meadery’s Traditional Mead, brewed with local raw honey and in season fruits, has won Champion Mead of Show for the third time in three years at The Royal Brisbane Show! Andy and Nicola are currently in Turin representing Slow Food Noosa at Terra Madre -the world’s largest fair food fair! They will be joined by Scott from Tagigan Road Mushrooms and Di Seels who runs the School Kitchen Garden Program
ALL GREEK
Miss Effie’s Kitchen serves up Greek-inspired goodness in the old Goodchaps Café building. Enjoy homemade meals, dessert and takeaway orders.
This October, Vanteen Catering are cracking open the Vault Espresso Café and Snack Bar. Get your caffeine and
In Conversation – Life Repurposed will feature Founder & CEO, OzHarvest; Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year and Australia’s Local Hero, Australia of the Year Awards Ronni Kahn as the guest speaker!! Ronni established OzHarvest in 2004 and was instrumental in changing food waste legislation across Australia, allowing the organisation to deliver more than 60 million meals to women, children and men in need – while also rescuing over 20,000 tonnes of food from ending up as landfill and waste.
Enjoy a local, seasonal, ethical and zero-waste breakfast and join Ronni and an inspiring panel of change agents who are creating greater good through doing things differently. People, place and planet will combine at this signature In Conversation event with our own Deb Caruso as MC. Friday 7 October, 6.30-8.30am.
$59.90 per person, including breakfast. Venue 114, Kawana. Book now!
cuisine fix on Project Avenue, Noosaville.
Climb aboard The Barrel Runner, Tasty Tours’ new hop-on hop-off service exploring local breweries, wineries and distilleries. On the Noosa Coast route, travel from Heads of Noosa Brewing Co. to Boiling Pot Brewing Co. to the home of Land & Sea Brewery and ‘Fortune’ Distillery. On the Noosa Hinterland route, visit Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co., Pomona Distillery and Dingo Creek Vineyard. Head of Noosa
Matt Golinski shows appreciation for the metaphorical asparagus and all it has been through.
Imagine for a moment that your destiny was to be born as an asparagus spear.
Waiting patiently under the soil all year until the right conditions arrive, you’ll burst forth and stun the world with your vibrant, shining crown and your smooth, slender body.
You’ll be carefully snipped from the earth and bundled up with your brothers and sisters and you’ll travel to a luxurious destination and be adorned with buttery sauces.
You’ll die knowing what it is to be loved.
But what if all the elements you need to reach your full potential don’t eventuate?
What if too much rain turns that beautiful physique you imagined you’d grow up to have into a spotty, floppy stalk.
Or not enough sunlight means you just end up skinny with a hairdo you can’t control.
Or heaven forbid, that the snippers and bundlers just don’t show up when you need them to, and you’re left standing there in the field getting
woody and bitter.
Whether you’ve entered the world as asparagus, a blueberry, a tomato or a green bean in 2022, chances are you’ve struggled to live your best life.
From a produce perspective, this year will be remembered as the one when lettuces were practically hard currency, strawberry season never hit its usual glut stage, and eggs became the new toilet paper.
And it’s simply come about through a couple of big floods early in the year followed by months of overcast days and intermittent rain which has held newly planted crops back.
If anything good comes from this supply crisis, it’ll be that we won’t take for granted how lucky we are to have access to good quality ingredients at very reasonable prices most of the time.
As if it isn’t hard enough to make a buck in the hospitality industry, a substantial increase in the cost of not just fruit and vegetables, but meat and seafood, dry goods, electricity, gas and wages has made it an even tougher gig.
That hasn’t stopped food businesses
forging on, jumping in and getting involved in all the festivals and events that come to life at this time of year.
The recent Sunshine Coast food festival, The Curated (side) Plate, saw dozens of sold-out functions stretching from the Glasshouse Mountains to Eumundi, and Mooloolaba to Maleny, with culinary experiences to appeal to all budgets and age groups.
The emergence of new festivals like the mostly sold-out Italian Food & Vino
Festival in Noosa shows there is an appetite for food-themed events and the popularity of outdoor events like the Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival and Baconfest in Kingaroy is evidence that the public are desperate to get out and bask in the sun while there is some around, enjoy good food, drinks and music, and catch up on a lot of the social interaction that we’ve all gone without for the past couple of years.
Despite the cost-of-living pressures
...this year will be remembered as the one when lettuces were practically hard currency...
a lot of people are going through, it seems as though a vast majority are seeing eating well as an important priority in their lives and continuing to support their favourite cafes, restaurants and producers.
All the evidence is pointing towards another few wet months ahead, but resilience and adaptation are traits that most on the growing side and the serving side have come to call on whenever they’re needed.
Let’s hope we get to meet some happy, proud asparagus this Spring.
Bringing together some of the region's best chefs to showcase local ingredients was a key part of our Hello Sunshine Sunday Soirée as part of The Curated (side) Plate. The food (and let's face it, the cocktails!) were such a hit we thought we'd share some of our faves for you to give a try for your next soirée!
BY JOSH SMALLWOOD
Ingredients:
• Good quality butter savoury tart shells (4cm)
• 50g baby rocket
• 10g freeze-dried Little White Goats' Cheese Feta
• 350g Eastwell Farms oyster mushrooms sliced
• 3 shallots thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• 1 lemon zest
• 3 stick thyme
• ½ bunch chives
• 2 tsp sea Salt flakes
• ½ tsp cracked Pepper
• 25g butter
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 40g toasted pine nuts slightly crushed
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Method:
• Add oil to saucepan and heat slowly with shallots, garlic and picked thyme leaves. Cook, stirring frequently until completely softened approximately 5-10mins. Increase heat to high and add sliced mushrooms, butter, salt, and pepper. Cook until mushrooms have softened. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature, add chopped chives, pine nuts, lemon zest and rice wine vinegar. Adjust seasoning. Mix will store in airtight container for up to 5 days refrigerated.
• Prebake your tart shells in a 170c oven for 5 mins to freshen them up. Place mushroom mix somewhere warm for 10mins before serving. Add 1 to 2 tbsp of mushroom mix to each tart, tear some rocket leaves and place on top of the tart, sprinkle with freeze-dried feta.
Ingredients:
BY THE BARTENDERS
Method:
• 45ml Sunshine & Sons Dry Gin
• 15ml Elderflower Liqueur
• 20ml Seedless Passionfruit Pulp
• 20ml Simple Syrup
• 20ml Aquafaba
• 15ml Lime Juice
• Shake Cocktail in shaker and double strain into martini coupe.
• Garnish with dehydrated lime wheel
These organic sourdough desserts from The Wonky Loaf were so freakin' amazing, we're not even going to try to cook them at home - ever! Nothing could replicate the magic of The Wonky Loaf's 36-hour fermented sourdough pastry shells. Our recipe for dessert success is to call The Wonky Loaf or drop into the Kuluin café and enjoy a Flying West coffee while we sample the range! Now that's Savvy! Phone 5343 7627.
Method:
BY MATT GOLINSKI
• Simmer the freekeh in chicken stock until tender. Cool.
• Brush the pumpkin wedges with vegetable oil, spread out on a baking tray lined with baking paper and sprinkle with dukkah. Roast at 200°C for 20 – 25 minutes or until soft and lightly coloured.
• Whisk together the yoghurt and tahini until smooth, season with salt and pepper.
• Season and sear the lamb rumps and roast until medium.
• Mix together the freekeh, kale, almonds and mint and dress with the lemon juice and olive oil.
Ingredients:
• 4 x 180gm lamb rumps
• 4 wedges Kent pumpkin
• 4 tbs dukkah
• 2tbs vegetable oil
• 1 bunch kale, stripped from its stalks and roughly chopped
• ½ cup freekeh
• 2 cups chicken stock
• ¼ cup almond flakes, toasted
• ¼ cup mint leaves
• 50ml lemon juice
• 50ml olive oil
• ½ cup Greek yoghurt
• ¼ cup tahini
• 8 cloves black garlic, sliced
• Spread a generous spoonful of yoghurt and tahini sauce on four plates and top with a wedge of pumpkin.
• Add a handful of kale salad, slice each rump into three slices and fan over the salad.
• Garnish with slices of black garlic and serve hot.
On Sunday 31 July, a crowd of yellow-clad guests were whisked away to the secluded Palm Creek Estate, where we celebrated our Hello Sunshine Sunday Soirée! Georgia Beard says Hello Yellow! to a sensational event.
New Sunshine Coast venue, Palm Creek Estate, became our pocket of paradise as guests indulged in a sensational four-course menu dished up for The Curated (side) Plate!
A host of local chefs, bakers and makers came together to create sensational sips and servings, including Chefs Matt Golinski and Josh Smallwood of Noosa Cartel; the bakers and pastry chefs of The Wonky Loaf; The Bartenders and venue stylist and event manager Carly Wade at CL Weddings and Events.
While our team brought the soirée, our guests brought the sunshine! Best Dressed awards went to the brightest yellows, the craftiest ensembles and the best colour-coordinated couple.
Soothed by the soulful voice of Andrea Kirwin, we indulged in the best cocktails, local beers and wines and savoured the most sumptuous cuisine the region has to offer! Let’s do it again!
Bryant and Susie Ussher of Eastwell Farms are leaders in regenerative farming practices having transformed their 162-hectare property in Kin Kin to become a shining example of how farmers can tread lightly.
Since 2018, they started running Eastwell Farms full-time to produce grass-fed cattle as well as gourmet mushrooms grown by Susie and her son Alex - a rainbow-spectrum of Oyster mushrooms in yellow, white, pink and shimeji blue oyster mushrooms as well as the curious but delicious Lion’s Mane.
Bryant has recently taken over as President of Country Noosa and their commitment to regenerative and responsible farming has seen them receive Slow Food Noosa’s Snail of Approval, recognition that they adhere and uphold the global philosophy of producing good, clean and fair food and actively engage and educate consumers and the industry on the benefits of local and seasonal produce.
The best collaborations are built on respect, strong communication and adding value to each other’s businesses. Deb Caruso meets the farmers and chef making magic together, and literally sharing a slice of the pie of business success.
The meat and mushroom magnificence is available to the public at Noosa Farmer’s Market and online through home-delivered boxes that offer the goodness of their grass fed beef as well as the fancy fungi.
Bryant said they also supplied beef and mushrooms to key restaurants with the right ethos such as XO, Noosa Boathouse, Noosa Beach House, Bask Eumundi and View by Matt Golinski at Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas, amongst others.
They sell direct to select chefs including fellow Snail of Approval recipient, Josh Smallwood of Noosa Cartel.
The former Head Chef of the iconic Ricky’s Riverfront Bar and Restaurant, Josh brings the Eastwell Farms produce to life in products that are cooked with the same love and attention that Bryant and Susie put into running their farm.
Stepping out of a commercial kitchen has allowed Josh to seek out smaller
producers to showcase in his range of Noosa Cartel’s restaurant-quality fresh-frozen meals.
Josh features Eastwell Farms products in his Beef Bourguignon, Bolognaise Sauce and in seasonal specials, such as Beef Goulash and the Eastwell Farms Mushroom Tartlet with Little White Goats’ Cheese Feta for our Hello Sunshine Sunday Soirée (see page 48 for recipe).
Susie said they loved working with Josh because they shared the same ethos and for his appreciation of good produce.
“Josh is so passionate about using local products and really engages with us,” she said. “He talks to us and seeks our feedback on the meals he makes. He’s got an open mind and is just so good to work with.”
The feeling is mutual.
“Susie and Bryant are great people and very easy to work with,” Josh said. “They have a passion for their product and their input is really important to me.
“For a long time, I have wanted to work with small-scale producers, which I couldn’t do when working in restaurants due to the volume required.
“Now it’s good because working directly with them I can communicate what I want; find out what they can provide and we work together to get the best out of their product and make my product taste good as well.”
While starting small, the aim is to grow both businesses in a sustainable way and another way this dynamic duo is achieving this is through Josh cooking a range of pies for Eastwell Farms.
“When we started working with Josh, he was looking to expand his offer and he already knew our product and was using it in his ready-made meals, so it made sense to work with him to create our pies,” Bryant said.
It’s exciting to know that we’re helping each other.
“They’ve been really well received and some of Josh’s clientele have now discovered us and are ordering our products.
“He’s helping to build our profile with the right customers.”
The pies are available to order online through Eastwell Farms and via Sunshine Beach General Store and Tewantin Market Garden and include Grass-fed Beef and Oyster Mushroom; and Grass-fed Beef, Bacon and Cheese.
Bryant said the response had been fantastic and there were plans to increase the range of flavours.
“The pie thing is getting exciting and could really move both businesses along,” he said.
“It’s exciting to think how we can help each other, support each other and grow in a more sustainable way.”
Josh said supporting a great local product to produce another great local product was what it’s all about.
“It’s good to know that we’re helping each other,” Josh says. “Being in small business you can feel alone but working with the people who are on the same journey is so rewarding.
“We both win.”
The respect, appreciation and admiration between farmer and chef is evident and adds an extra special flavour to local business success that we can all savour.
Name Heath Disher
Position
Head
Chef
Restaurant Gusto Noosa
Why did you become a chef?
My father was a really good cook. He had a corporate career but loved to cook on the weekends as a form of relaxation. So to spend time with him, I learnt to cook. On weekends, he and mum would invite a dozen or so people over and he’s cook up a full Chinese banquet. It’s just one of the things he would do. His mum, my grandma, worked in catering so cooking just seemed like the most logical thing for me.
Tell us about your journey
I wasn’t great at school so as soon as I finished school I started cooking. I worked in Sydney from the age of 17 until I turned 34. As soon as I started it was easy and came naturally.
It can be a hard business but I manage stress levels really well so that helped. I did a four-year apprenticeship in French cooking and worked in two lovely French chef-owner restaurants where I learnt about stocks, sauces, butchery, pastry, everything. Then I went into being Head Chef at a few brasseries and into the CBD of Sydney into Hatted restaurants such as Bel Mondo as part of the Manfredi Group. I was offered lots of opportunities to have my own restaurants, produce a
cookbook and things like that but I just wanted to cook.
I spent two years in Byron Bay and then moved to Margaret River, Western Australia and worked in the wineries such as Leeuwin Estate, Xanadu, pretty much all of them. For almost four years I was a casual Executive Chef and Chef de Partie supporting Head Chefs and Sous Chefs. .
Covid was tough and I really missed my adult kids in Sydney, including grandkids I hadn’t met. They are moving to Queensland so I thought I would too.
I’m a minimalist so I got in my car and drove here. It was a big thing - but it also wasn’t. I had money in the bank, fuel in the car and 6,500kms later, Tim (Gusto owner) offered me a job. I had spoken to a lot of people before I landed here but Tim said the right things and I’m glad to be here.
What do you love about Gusto?
I see lots of potential here. The first shift I did here was as a casual, I hadn’t even seen the food and they put me on the grill where I did 130 covers in two hours. It’s ridiculously busy but Gusto has a level of consistency you can deal with - and there is a great local
following which is important for job security. The staff are great and young with a lots of energy and Tim is here for the long haul.
He’s a family person and is really conscious of people burning out; I don’t think you’ll find that in other places. The expansion plans and prospect of rebuilding the kitchen excites me.
What have been career highlights?
The end of my apprenticeship and the first Head Chef role I got where I was finally able to just do it all myself and was given licence to create my own dishes. I had heaps of youthful enthusiasm and vitality and felt unstoppable and unbreakable.
My time in Margaret River was also a real step up for me as I started to use different techniques with modern equipment – sous vide, foams, gels.
I was working in the top three or four restaurants in the state and I had the freedom and budget to be creative.
I developed a reputation for being a great set of hands and could walk into these amazing kitchens and run a few sections without the overarching responsibility.
That worked for me at the time.
If you weren’t a chef, what would you be?
I thought about doing interior design or being a draftsperson. I like the idea of things that flow. I had the chance to design a kitchen and I like drawing and straight lines so I enjoyed the processit’s structured and purposeful. Good design can make someone’s day easier.
What is your approach to food?
It’s important to strike a balance between being artistic and commerciallyminded. I think that the paddock-toplate philosophy is important. I’ve only been here a few weeks and am looking forward to discovering what’s on offer and finding producers that I can develop strong relationships with.
Who is your culinary inspiration?
People like Tetsuya Wakuda and those sorts of guys who are international restaurateurs. That always blows my mind how they got to the position that they are in – it probably blows theirs too. I had opportunities in Sydney with investors wanting to back me but I’m not the person who chases fame or money.
Do you cook at home?
I love to cook and it’s nice to cook outside a commercial environment. If
I’ve had a big day and have been tasting and picking in the kitchen all day, I like to eat cleanly so I might go home and whip up a salad or something basic. Otherwise I’ll cook something that mum used to make like a nice porchetta, roast or something slow. Not too fancy or fine.
What is your favourite dish to cook?
Slow-cooked Italian. Anything I can prep well, put in the oven, do something else and forget about it for a few hours and then come back; take it out, let it rest and then feed lots of people!
Any advice for young chefs?
Drink lots of water!
Don’t take the first job that’s offered to you. Start slow and steady and don’t try to be a superstar too early. Be a good listener. Be open to new ideas and pick the job that you want, not the job you have to take. Instagram is a great tool to help you find what restaurants are doing the type of food you want to do and what suits you. We are creative people and we are artists so you want to find a nice environment that suits you. Think about it and ask lots of questions so that you can make a good decision that will set you up for the rest of your life. It’s difficult to come out of the school
environment at a time when you’re trying to become an adult and trying to become a chef and suddenly you’re in a commercial environment where you have 30-second timeframes and everything you touch is hot, sharp and heavy; it’s hard. Make good decisions for yourself so that you cook the food you want to cook. What is your favourite kitchen tool?
My Unox timber-handled Fish Slice/ Spatula – it’s like having a third hand. This one is 14 years old and I use it every day. When I first started working, every chef had one so I got one and when I started using it I realised why. They don’t make them like this anymore. I have another one at home that I retired from the everyday use along with the first six knives I ever bought when I was 17. They’re indestructible.
What is your favourite ingredient?
Any Sashimi-grade seafood. My favourite cuisine is Japanese and apart from the fact that I like to eat really good Japanese, I’ve never worked in a Japanese restaurant. I’ve made Japaneseinfluenced dishes but I’m not a sushi chef which requires a 20-30-year apprenticeship. I’m envious of the end product and product they create.
Georgia Beard discovers the recipe for mouthwatering Seafood Paella from Noosa Personal Chef!
When Chef Raphael Andreucci Miragaia Ribeiro steps into your kitchen, he plates up restaurant-quality cuisine with all the personality of a homemade meal.
This is the promise of Noosa Personal Chef, the healthy catering service feeding the homes of countless busy families across the region.
After a consultation with Raphael’s wife and gut health nutritionist Melissa, you can place an order from their pre-set menu or personalise your own meal plan.
Whether you’re hosting a celebration or an everyday dinner, Raphael will prepare a feast to outdo cheap takeaway and avoid groceries going to waste.
Raphael loves to use local produce with Noosa Reds being one of his favourites ingredients to add colour and flavour.
We asked Raphael to share the recipe for his mouthwatering Seafood Paella – prawns and squid nestled in a bed of rice and infused with a sofrito of saffron, paprika and rich, spray-free tomatoes
from Noosa Reds.
If you’re lacking some culinary creation, get in touch with Noosa Personal Chef and enjoy the cuisine without the stress of cooking!
Ingredients:
• 2 white onions, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 lemon
• 100ml tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced or finely chopped
• 250g of Noosa Reds tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• A few strands of saffron
• 4 squid, cleaned
• 2 cups of paella rice
• 6 cups of fish broth or chicken broth (or more if needed)
• 250ml of white wine
• 10 King Prawns, cleaned
• 300g of Mooloolaba Prawns, raw and cleaned
• 300g of octopus legs
• A paella pan (or frying pan) 40cm in diameter
1. Start with cooking the octopus legs in one medium pan. Bring water to the boil and cook for 40 min with half lemon and half onion. Save the water after finish to use as your broth.
2. Then begin cooking the sofrito. Fry the finely chopped onion in the hot oil. Remove the onion with a wooden spoon frequently, so that it does not burn. Stir fry until the onion starts to brown.
3. Add the finely chopped garlic. Before it starts to take colour, add the Noosa Reds tomatoes.
4. Add the sugar to neutralise the acidity of the tomato, salt to taste, paprika and a few strands of saffron.
5. Stir all the ingredients and let them fry until the tomatoes are reduced and begin to sizzle.
6. After the sofrito is done, cut the squid into rings and leave the legs whole.
7. Add the squid and Mooloolaba Prawns and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
8. Add the paella rice and distribute
throughout the paella pan so the grains adhere to the ingredients.
9. In a separate saucepan, heat the broth together with the wine, and when it is hot, pour it into the paella pan.
10. Increase the temperature and add more salt. Stir everything again so the paella rice is well covered by the broth.
11. When it comes to the boil, lower the temperature and let everything simmer for 18 to 20 minutes.
12. After 10 minutes of cooking, add the King Prawns on top until they turn pink, then turn them over so they cook on the other side.
13. Add the octopus legs on top.
14. Pour a little more broth towards the end of cooking if the paella is too dry.
15. After 20 minutes, taste the paella rice. If it is well done, turn off the heat and cover the paella pan with a cloth or aluminium foil to rest. Serve the paella after 5 minutes of rest.
Enjoy!
Fans of Slow Food and fabulous film came together for a fundraising evening that was delicious in so many ways! Deb Caruso captured all the mouthwatering moments.
Noosa Springs again hosted Slow Food Noosa’s Film with Food as part of Noosa Alive!
The sell-out event has been part of the program for two decades and screens a food-themed film paired with a threecourse dinner inspired by the film. This year, the film was Delicious, a French arthouse film set on the Eve of the French Revolution in 1789, when gastronomy was strictly the domain of aristocrats. It chronicles the journey of a chef who went from Royal service to open France’s first (ever!) restaurant.
The food lived up to the movie with divine dishes created by Slow Food Noosa ambassador and past-President Matt Golinski, Noosa Springs’ Graham Waddell and Alex Moore of Savour Project.
Congratulations to Erika Hackett, Ann Marshall and the Slow Food Noosa team for raising funds to support programs such as the School Kitchen Gardens.
Since opening almost two years ago, Herbert has redefined the plantbased food experience with a venue that is fresh, fun and not afraid to challenge perceptions. Deb Caruso catches up with Herbert’s founder Leon Johnston.
Leon Johnston moved to Noosa five years ago for a change of lifestyle, to have a baby and live by the ocean with the intention of opening a hospitality business - someday.
After starting an engineering degree and then studying physics, Leon horrifyingly realised that whilst he was good at it and loved it, he was destined to be a high school science teacher, at best.
“I was already spending a fair amount of time at the Uni Bar so decided I would run a bar in Sydney and kept on doing that around Australia and around the world,” he said.
After stints in London and the USA, he ended up in Noosa where, as fortune would have it, the owners of Light Years Byron Bay were looking to expand.
“We knew each other so they engaged me to open Light Years Noosa Junction,” he said. “I was upfront about wanting to open my own place in future.
“Noosa is a wonderful place and I love it here so I took the opportunity to get to know the market, become a part of the community and get a feel for what it’s like to run a business for the people who live here.”
The vision for Herbert evolved slowly.
“When Light Years started, dining options in the Junction were limited. The area appealed to me because there were lots of opportunities; new things were happening, there was diversity coming in and I wanted to be part of that,” he said.
“To be on the edge of something that is evolving is really cool. So I started
wondering what I could do that would be different. How could I tone down refined dining and ease back on the formality to create something that was all occasion, rather than just special occasion.
“Like coming to my house for dinner - but with better décor and where I didn’t have to do the dishes. Although, I actually still do wash the dishes here at Herbert,” he laughs.
The seed for Herbert was planted.
“I was looking at where the gaps were, what was emerging as the way people would eat in the future. I didn’t start with a vision for plant-based restaurant but it quickly got there,” Leon says.
As a father to then-two-year-old daughter Adeline, it was important for Leon to have something that he and his daughter could be proud of in ten years.
This led him to sustainability and resource use in food production and the growing case for a plant-based diet.
After two years of being in the Junction, understanding the customers and what else was on offer he decided on a concept that was forward-looking and complementary to the area.
“We identified the opportunity to challenge people’s perceptions of what it meant to eat a plant-based diet and how amazing it could be to create a venue
that allowed people to experiment with that, with the safety net of a few nonvegetarian dishes - alongside great cocktails and really nice wine!”
Alex McKechnie was working with Leon and it quickly became apparent that their skill sets were very different but also complementary.
“We weren’t friends first, we were acquaintances and then business partners and now we’re great friends. I think that worked out better,” Leon said. “Alex and I keep each other in check. We argue well and in saying that, I mean we have different perspectives but we manage that process well. We have enough respect and trust for each that we won’t hold each other back.”
Alex played a big role in the final design and brought skills and experience as a flavour consultant and bartender.
“Alex’s eye and fastidious nature about things like lighting and tactility of fabrics and surfaces allowed us to produce something sophisticated but without the fuss,” Leon said.
The duo would build Herbert from 6am, work at Light Years until midnight and then repeat.
“It was both terrible and fun,” Leon said. “You just do what you have to do.
“We’re plan on being here for 15 years
so it’s nice to be part of the catalyst that reinvigorates the area.
“We want to be a destination where you can have a great night out, drink fantastic cocktails and feel good about the food you ate, which just happens to be plant-based.”
Leon said they loved to surprise people, particularly around the food to share the story around each dish and the overall philosophy of Herbert.
“Sustainability is important and we manage the things we can such as avoiding single use plastic; Alex makes our soft drinks and liqueurs; and we use small-scale suppliers such as Zeke from Sunshine Butterflies who provides us with herbs,” he said. “Similar to the nose-to-tail philosophy, it’s root-to-tip: vegetable waste is used for pickles, chutneys and jams; or fed to my worm farm that fertilises the flowers we use for garnishes; there’s very little that is leftover that we can’t repurpose.”
When we think of great venues we often think about the food, the chef and the bartender with the front-of-house team barely worth a thought, unless the service has been particularly good or bad.
“The truth is, the front-of-house team
can make or break the whole thing,” Leon says. “If the food is excellent and the service isn’t, it detracts from the whole experience; if the food is average and you have amazing service, it can heighten the overall experience.
“At Herbert, we work together on all of it so the whole team appreciate every aspect of the experience and can share the same stories with customers.
“I’m passionate creating venues that are in front of the game where people can experience something unique, relax and have fun.
“Opening a new business is tough. You have to make your best guess as to what’s going to work and be as fluid as possible to add things, change things, ditch things as quickly as you can to make you stay ahead of the game.
“We’re always looking to what other things we can do such as showcasing local artists; putting on live music to create space for people to enjoy and have fun in addition to beautiful healthy meals and cocktails.”
Herbert is open for dinner seven nights; Friday and Saturday for lunch; with cocktails and bar snacks from 9pm-midnight for Friday Funk or
With Herbert growing as a destination, Leon and Alex are looking to the future – maybe some more Herberts, maybe something altogether new.
As Herbert approaches two, Leon’s daughter approaches five.
“She’s an important reason of what we do and why we do it so well,” he says.
“She’s going to grow up in this community and I’m going to run businesses here. I want them to be well respected and ethical and I want her to be proud of as she grows up.
“Kids change you in unexpected ways.” Indeed they do.
Conscious plant-centric food utilising local and foraged ingredients.
Next-level cocktails and an eclectic wine list served in a stylish casual bistro setting. We are vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarianmost of all we are Herbert!
1 Arcadia Street, Noosa Heads
Phone 0460 858 060
Book Online herbertrestaurant.com
Dinner Mon-Sat + Lunch Fri-Sat
When Chrissie and Peter Degotardi left the fashion industry to open an authentic, free-range charcoal chicken shop, it was the beginning of a new chapter and allowed them to spread their wings further. Deb Caruso meets the family behind two of Noosa Junction’s tastiest venues.
Belgian-born Chrissie moved to Sydney in 1989 and worked in hospitality for a few years including running a restaurant in Manly before returning to her first love of fashionand meeting her love, Peter.
Together they operated up to ten stores in Sydney including D-PO, Fragile and Poepke (meaning ‘cute little bum’), which is still going after Chrissie and Peter sold it to their staff.
“We started bringing in brands that weren’t here, such as G-Star and W<,” she said. “We started to license European Brands into Australia with Acne Studios and Orlebar Brown transitioning the stores back to International Office after a period of time.
“Our daughter Jani opened London brand Orlebar Brown in Bondi and we opened on Hastings Street which allowed us to move to Noosa.”
That was 2015 and Orlebar Brown has since been transitioned back offering Chrissie and Peter the chance to spread their wings
Chrissie identified a gap in the market for good quality, free-range charcoal chicken.
“When you go on holidays or after a hard day at work, you don’t want to cook but you don’t want bad food either,” she said. “It can be hard to find a good quality charcoal chicken
that’s free-range so that’s where the idea of Bird came in.
“My dream was to have chickens, baguettes, salads, roast potatoes – keep it simple, wholesome and nutritious.”
‘Oven Boy’ Peter designed the look and feel for Bird as well as curating a wine list to rival the best venues with hand selected wines from the affordable end of the scale to special drops.
When Chrissie and Peter heard neighbouring Eddie Cheebas was for sale, they seized the opportunity and offered daughter Mikahlia (Mikki), who was teaching in Gympie, and her partner Kyran Holt the opportunity to run it.
“We’re a very close family and working together in the business made sense,” Chrisie says.
Mikki had experience as the Bar Manager at Peats Bite, Hawkesbury River while completing her teaching degree and Kyran also worked the bar while finishing his apprenticeship as a fitter and turner, specialising in hydraulics and pneumatics (you should see the keg system he has rigged up in the Muse mezzanine!).
The opportunity was accepted and the refurbishment began.
The concept for Muse was inspired by the all-day European Bars, Chrissie says.
“You can go to any city in Europe and
sit in a brasserie for hours. It’s about the atmosphere, what you serve and the company you’re with,” she said.
Since opening at the end of 2021, Muse has certainly struck a chordthe atmosphere is relaxed; the food is simple, delicious; the cocktail list mouthwateringly-uncomplicated; and the beer and wines are sophisticated.
Once again, Peter has used his deft palate to curate a sophisticated wine list with a great selection by the glass or bottle (ask for the ‘Deb Chardonnay’ and you’ll understand what I mean!).
The menu offers great choices from Nibbles to Plates for solo satisfaction or sharing.
There is a connection to Bird throughout with dishes including Pan Fried Bird potatoes with Sriracha Mayonnaise; Potato Croquettes with Homemade Mayonnaise; the Bird Jalapeno Dip with Sourdough Crostini (divine!); and the Arancini features Leek, Bird Chicken, Bocconcini, Pesto and Cauliflower – and that’s just some of the Nibbles to tweak your beak!
More substantial Plates range from a hearty soup to Sliced Wagyu Steak with Crispy Potatoes and Herb Butter; Prawn & Leek Pasta or a Taste of Europe plate made for sharing.
Chrissie says they have added to their menu since first opening.
“People would come to Muse for a glass of wine and a nibble and then go elsewhere for a meal,” she says.
“With our expanded menu, people can now come for a meal, order a bottle of wine and stay longer.
“That’s very European – some people come for a quick drink, some stay for hours, it doesn’t matter.”
Mikki said the feedback has been great.
“The vision was quite simple - friendly service, great drinks, good food,” she said. “We want everyone who comes here to feel relaxed and comfortable.
“We love finding out people’s stories, sharing our story. We have regular customers, love seeing new faces and have hosted celebrations from birthdays to engagements and weddings.”
The table at the front is perfect for get-togethers with a centre well begging to be filled with ice and bottles of wine.
“Everyone has been really kind, so supportive and just happy to have somewhere to enjoy a drink, some tapas and have a good time,” Mikki said.
“It’s great to be part of how the Junction is evolving, particularly in Arcadia Street. We’re like family.”
A muse can be defined as a person or
The vision was quite simple - friendly service, great drinks, good food...
personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist.
For Chrissie “Muse is all about women that inspire us.”
“To us it’s about strong women who are an inspiration,” she said. “We have a lot of women that come here on their own and we’re proud that we’ve created a safe and comfortable space.”
Mikki said her mum was her muse and the hardest working women she knew.
“I’m often the most disorganised, all over the place person and mum just inspires me to be better,” Mikki says with tears that are matched by Chrissie.
“This one,” Chrissie says pointing to her daughter. “This one has a golden heart – she’s beautiful. I wish my kids could live with me my whole life.”
“Especially me,” adds Mikki with a cheeky grin. “I’m the cute one.”
What’s next for the dynamic Degotardis?
Expect some little touches to make Muse more intimate and plans to open all day with a European-style breakfast, such as coffee and croissant to start the day; and chardonnay and charcuterie to end it – with loads of options in between.
There will be a first birthday celebration and if you’ve spotted the baby photo of Mikki on the walls, expect it to be joined by other images of inspiring women, all muses in some way.
A little birdie told me that Bird might be looking to spread its wings further, perhaps closer to the original nesting site for Chrissie and Peter. Watch this space.
This Sunshine Coast dining institution just keeps giving and winning! Bella Venezia served up a sensational five-course Pol Roger and local seafood degustation lunch as part of The Curated (side) Plate 2022 and continue to add awards to their collection for excellence in their industry - and its not hard to see why.
It was a truly luxurious wining and dining experience at the Pol Roger Lunch with a carefully-curated plate to match every exquisite Pol Roger pouring over five memorable courses.
This is the norm for this iconic Mooloolaba restaurant; 39 years in the industry, outstanding menus, multi-awardwinning wine lists, outstanding events and the power of the most professional service is the key to the continued success and popularity of our much-loved Bella Venezia Restaurant. Bravo!
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1ST COURSE
Mooloolaba Yellow fin tuna crudo Cherry tomato consommé, roasted tomato oil, fried caper
NV Pol Roger Brut Épernay, France
2ND COURSE
Mooloolaba King prawn ravioli Cherry tomato burro fonduta, leek and prawn oil
2015 Pol Roger Rosé Brut Épernay, France
3RD COURSE
Pan roasted Mooloolaba Kingfish Cauliflower purée, green olive, roasted pistachio and preserved lemon salsa, puffed caper crisp NV Pol Roger Pure Extra Brut Épernay, France
4TH COURSE
Butter poached Moreton Bay Bug tail Butter braised leek, bug bisque, fresh black truffle 2015 Pol Roger Brut Épernay, France
5TH COURSE
Orange and vanilla semolina cake Whipped mascarpone, burnt honey, passion fruit, meringue 2012 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Épernay, France
An evening of seafood decadence, featuring wild-caught sustainable Australian seafood, matched with premium wines and industry knowledge is set to descend on Alba by Kuruvita at Noosa Heads. Penny Brand dives in to find out more.
ong considered a delicacy for its extremely rich, flavourful and highlyprized meat, abalone is a superfood unto its own. It is considered amongst the world’s most expensive seafood and is illegal to harvest without a licence. Thanks to a new initiative from Abalone Association of New South Wales, (AANSW) wild-caught abalone, carefully harvested by experienced divers from the cool clean waters of southern Australia, is set to be more accessible than ever.
The Australian Wild Abalone Program will literally be putting these delicacies on the plates of Noosa locals when they will be the star attraction for a very special event cooked up by selfconfessed abalone lover Peter Kuruvita.
The internationally-renowned chef, restaurateur, television presenter and author has created a mouthwatering menu featuring abalone, sea urchins and Mooloolaba prawns as part of a fourcourse feast with matching wines.
To add extra flavour to the evening, Twin Waters’ own second generation abalone diver and Executive Officer of AANSW, Greg Rzyz will be joined by fellow diver and sea urchin specialist Greg Finn for what promises to be an indulgent, entertaining and informative evening to remember.
Both are expert divers braving the cold, pristine waters to hand select the finest abalone using age-old techniques that ensure the future viability of the species and the marine ecosystem.
According to Greg Rzyz, a lot of dedication and hard work goes into catching one large abalone and the Abalone Association has worked hard to
ensure the sustainability of the species.
“Our expert divers catch with care to ensure the future viability of the abalone,” he said. “Thanks to years of sustainable practices, there are now abundant supplies of this highly-prized delicacy and our goal is to keep it on our shores and make it more accessible to Australian diners.
“Sea urchins on the other hand, are a destructive pest that wipe out kelp beds, destroying our precious marine ecosystems. We are committed to clearing the waters of sea urchins, of which the roe is considered a delicacy.”
Abalone is extremely rich, flavourful, and a highly prized meat that is considered a culinary delicacy. It is also considered a superfood with low fat content, almost no cholesterol, and is high in protein and has a combination of essential vitamins and minerals including calcium, iron, potassium, zinc and beta carotene.
Sea urchin roe is high in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants; rich in protein, dietary fibre, minerals, such as zinc; and Beta Carotene, which it gets from its kelp diet. It is also has few calories and is high in Vitamins C and A, which are usually found in dark leafy greens.
The only thing we love more than seafood is sustainable seafood - and a seafood feast created by a team that knows how to bring world-class
Peter Kuruvita said he was excited to have the opportunity to use and showcase these ingredients and has been featuring abalone and urchin specials at his Alba by Kuruvita restaurant the past few weeks with rave reviews.
“We’re pleased to present these beautiful creatures and encourage people to try them so that they will become more readily available at reasonable prices,” he said. “It’s a really exciting way to introduce people to new ingredients.”
Peter has created a bespoke Wild Catch Coming Home seafood experience, which will feature the delicacies perfectly paired with premium wines, for a sumptuous and informative evening.
For the event, abalone will be sliced paper thin and served with a lemonpepper butter and snow pea tendrils.
“Abalone has a beautiful white flesh that is very delicate and needs to be handled very well,” Peter said.
“The flavour profile is very light and mild, not as strong as a scallop and as sweet as a prawn. The butter will complement the flavour and enable the true flavour to come through.”
Diners will enjoy the equivalent of a whole abalone, which would normally cost around $300; and will be beautifully prepared and presented in the abalone shell, which guests are encouraged to take home as a memento.
As for the sea urchin roe, Peter will be making chawanmushi, a Japanesestyle savoury egg custard packed with umami and flavour.
“Sea urchin is creamy like scallop roe but milder in flavour,” he said.
“It’s rich and beautiful so you can make a custard without having to use eggs. It’s slightly salty, full of flavour and so deliciously good for you.”
Mooloolaba Prawns served grilled and devilled with mouthwatering Masala sauce will add a local flavour.
Fresh local strawberries and cream with a muscat jelly and baked meringue will end the evening on a sweet note.
Alba Noosa’s Wild Catch Coming Home seafood experience is the perfect opportunity to try Australia’s exquisite seafood and find out more about these fascinating creatures and how they are harvested using age-old techniques by professional divers. Don’t miss this sensational event.
This superb seafood experience will feature a cocktail on arrival, special guest speakers and a four-course set menu, paired with premium wines.
MENU:
Chilled sea urchin chawanmushi, poached prawns, roasted nori
Alois Lageder Alto Adige Pinot Grigio 2020
Stir fried black lip abalone, snow pea tendrils, lemon, parsley and black pepper butter
La Crema Monterey Chardonnay 2020
Grilled and devilled Mooloolaba prawns, masala sauce
AIX Provence Rose 2020
Noosa Strawberries and cream, Muscat jelly, baked meringue
Frogmore Creek Vintage Tasmania Sparkling 2019
*all dishes are gluten-free
WHERE: Alba by Kuruvita, 3 Alba Cl, Noosa Heads
WHEN: Thursday 13 October, 6pm-10pm
COST: $159 per person
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!
PHONE: 5211 1555
WEB: albanoosa.com.au
Presented by IN Noosa Magazine and Abalone Association NSW www.aansw.com.au
“Wild
Join Peter Kuruvita and abalone and sea urchin divers and specialists for an exquisite evening of indulgence and information.
Caught with care, hand-harvested by skilled divers in pristine waters; delivered fresh to Alba by Kuruvita.
THURSDAY, 13 OCTOBER, 6-10PM
The inaugural Italian Food & Vino Festival was a sell-out success with three days of celebrating all things Italian. The brainchild of Noosa Waterfront’s chef-owner Andrea Ravezzani, the fun began with an Opening Party at Andrea’s place on Friday before a full day of celebrations at Noosa Woods, Hastings Street on Saturday and ending with a Closing Party at Lucio’s Marina on the Sunday.
Guests were transported to Italy for The Ferrari Long Lunch with Noosa’s best Italian chefs, including Andrea, Chef Luca Ciano, Lucio’s Marina and Adriano Zumbo dishing up a four-course feast with Italian wines, cocktails and of course, Limoncello! Bellissimo!
Festival-goers indulged in an Italian food and drink market with pizza, pasta, panini, gelato, espresso, cannoli and more; Chef demonstrations in Nonna’s Kitchen; a game of Bocce; Ferrari’s exclusively from Italy; and live music, including a Pavarotti tribute.
The smart guests took advantage of Go Noosa’s free buses and discounted tickets on Noosa Ferry to arrive in style.
The Closing Party at Lucio’s Marina saw Matteo Galletto and his team open the doors for a waterfront fiesta - there was food, drink, dancing and fun! Bravo!
The inaugural Italian Food & Vino Festival was a celebration of all things Italian -food, wine and fun!
The Closing Party for the inaugural Italian Food & Vino Festival celebrated all things Italian - great food, drinking and dancing in a room full of fabulousness at Lucio’s Marina! Bellissimo!
Punters place their bets, fashion takes to the field and jockeys mount their stallions and mares. While all the action breaks free from the starting gates on Flemington Racecourse, Noosa’s top restaurants are rallying locals for Melbourne Cup celebrations! Discover the extravagant feasts, free-flowing drinks and luxury prizes that have us chomping at the bit!
NOOSA BOATHOUSE, NOOSAVILLE
Two events across two levels with big screen action; sweeps, a Calcutta auction and best dressed prizes! Choose the Premium Melbourne Cup - a four-course feast-style lunch with three hours of bubbles, beer and wine; or a two-hour drinks package and three-course lunch or seafood experience for Boathouse Melbourne Cup
WHEN: from 11am
COST: $219 per person for Premium Melbourne Cup and $179 per person for Boathouse Melbourne Cup
BOOK: www.noosaboathouse.com.au/events
GUSTO, NOOSAVILLE
Get it at Gusto - Palmer & Co champagne on arrival, favourite entreés to share; the best mains and divine desserts to choose from; prizes, sweeps, live coverage of the action and live music until 6pm!
WHEN: from 11am
COST: $135 per person
BOOK: 5449 7144
NOOSA SPRINGS, NOOSA HEADS
Spring to a glass of sparkling on arrival; canapés, alternate drop mains and alternate drop dessert; the race on the big screens, sweepstakes and prizes for lucky door and best dressed!
WHEN: from 11.30am
COST: $85 per person, $80 for members
BOOK: 5440 3333
SUNSHINE BEACH SURF CLUB
Fashion, food and frivolity will flow in the Melbourne Cup Birdcage with a three-hour drinks package, canapés and a grazing station; big screen action, sweepstakes, raffles, live music.
WHEN: 11.30am – 4.30pm
COST: $149 per person
BOOK: 5447 5491
SOMETHING DIFFERENT?
PEREGIAN BEACH HOTEL
Head to Peregian Beach Hotel for a relaxed Melbourne Cup Day. Choose from the à la carte lunch or all-day bar menu and watch the race on the big screens.
Or grab takeaway and stock up on the essentials from the Drive Thru Bottleshop.
WHEN: Bar open from 11am; food from 12 noon; bottleshop from 11.30am
WHERE: 229 David Low Way, Peregian Beach
STAYING IN?
BIRD AND BUBBLES
Getting a group together or staying in the office?
Talk to Bird for the perfect combination of free-range charcoal chicken fresh off the rotisserie; and home-made salads featuring the best local ingredients, including Noosa Reds. Go the whole bird or choose from finger sandwiches, Tanglewood sourdough baguettes, paninis or wraps with Bird’s mouthwatering homemade mayonnaise. Don’t forget the homemade gravy and oven-roasted potatoes!
Choose from a selection of wines that have been hand-picked by owner Peter. Bird and Bubbles for breakfast to start Cup Day – or create your own Boardroom Bubbles and Bird pack. Gluten free options available.
WHEN: Pre-order for collection
WHERE: 1 Arcadia Street, Noosa Junction COST: Choose your own adventure! CALL: 0498 019 734
STAYING ON?
NUDGE NUDGE WINK WINK, SAY ‘YES, MORE!’
NNWW are the official unofficial after-party venue for the Melbourne Cup. Any gentleman or gentlewoman in a hat will receive a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival, a DJ set and tons of fun well past midnight! You bet and won? Spend. You bet and lost? Commiserate. Know what we mean? Say ‘Yes More’!
WHEN: 4pm – 1am
WHERE: Rear, 26 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Junction (look for the yellow door)
SAYING NUP TO THE CUP?...
Noosa Biosphere’s Grow for Noosa offers a three-hour drinks package, lunch, silent and live auctions, eco fashion parade, agribusiness panel discussion and Noosa Biosphere Awards presentation.
WHEN: 4pm – 1am
WHERE: View by Matt Golinski, Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas
COST: from $157.50
BOOK: www.noosabiosphere.org.au/gala
...a glass of Taittinger champagne and canapés on arrival followed by a bespoke three-course menu...
FIND US AT...
ALBA BY KURUVITA
Join us and dress to impress for an elegant Melbourne Cup experience at Alba, starting with a glass of Taittinger champagne and canapés on arrival, followed by a bespoke three-course menu by Peter Kuruvita.
Enjoy the sultry sounds of the talented Andrea Kirwin while indulging on long linen-set tables in the beautiful surrounds of Alba, with the race televised on big screens at 3pm.
Partnering with Lexus, expect to see their latest luxury models on display. IN Noosa Magazine Fashion Editor Carlie Wacker will be MC and judging Best Dressed with incredible lucky door and best dressed prizes on offer, including:
• Crystalbrook Vincent accommodation (1x night) + Dinner at Stanley Restaurant
• Luxury Lexus Gift Basket
• Cooking Masterclass with Peter Kuruvita for two
• Crystal Waterfall flute glasses
• Limited edition 700ml
IN Noosa Magazine Parfait Gin
Want to kick on? Book the shuttle bus to Noosa Junction or Hastings Street!
Includes a glass of Taittinger + four course menu by Peter Kuruvita
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT by Andrea Kirwin
Bookings essential: ALBANOOSA.COM.AU
Shuttle Bus to Hastings St available at conclusion – $10
ALSO AT ALBA THIS SPRING! WILD CATCH COMING HOME
Thursday 13 October, 6pm-10pm
An evening of seafood decadence, featuring wild-caught sustainable Australian abalone and sea urchins alongside Mooloolaba Prawns and matched with premium wines. Guest speakers will share their knowledge, passion and skill.
Tickets: $159, welcome cocktail + 4 courses with matching wines. See page 66 for more details.
SRI LANKAN BREAKFAST SPECIAL
1st Saturday of every month, 7.30am-10.30am. Enjoy a traditional, handmade Sri Lankan shared breakfast. $49 per person.
ALBA LUNCH SPECIAL
Thursdays & Fridays (not during school holidays). Enjoy a chilled Alba Lager or glass of wine with a casual lunch from a menu of simple classics. $49 | 2-course or $59 | 3-course.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
25 December, 11.30am cocktail & canapes. Indulge in a celebration of local produce.
Welcome cockail, 4-courses, petit fours - $220. Children (u12) - arrival drink, 3-courses - $89.
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER
Saturday 31 December, 5.30-9.30pm
Dress to impress! Taittinger on arrival and bespoke 5-course degustation - $239 per person; Children (under 12) - $89.
COOKING CLASSES WITH PETER KURUVITA
Check the website for classes this spring! www.albanoosa.com.au
The 2022 Reed & Co. Charity Gala raised more than $210,000 for lifesaving children’s hospital equipment in a night of glamour, sporting greats and most importantly, generosity.
Since opening in 2018, Reed & Co. Estate Agents in collaboration with the LOYAL Foundation, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and the Noosa community have now raised more than $647,000 to donate over 60 pieces of life-saving paediatric equipment for regional hospitals. Bravo to the 150 generous guests at the invitation-only
The Winter Wine Lunch at Alba Noosa with Brockenchack Wines was simply sensational. Brockenchack General Manager, Darren Naylor shared some family vineyard secrets and Peter Kuruvita served up a mesmerising menu to match the vino.
RESTAURANT - BAR - CAFE - PIZZERIA - PROVIDORE WEDDINGS - EVENT SPACE COOKING SCHOOL WITH PETER KURUVITA
3 Alba Close, Parkridge, Noosa Heads 52 111 555 | hello@albanoosa.com.au albanoosa.com.au
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Sourdough bread
Coconut butter, Australian olive oil
Butter Poached Noosa Spanner Crab Sugar snap peas, egg curry, dill, wasabi peas
Western Australian Crayfish Vanilla sauce crème, asparagus
Brockenchack On Point Pinot Grigio 2021, Eden Valley, SA
Corn-fed Chicken Breast Jaggary cream, pomegranate, black rice, taro floss
Goldband Snapper Pie Red onion Soubise, black truffle, chives
Brockenchack Charli Jaye Chardonnay 2021, Eden Valley, SA
Winter Berries Coconut yoghurt, roasted white chocolate
Brockenchack Zip Line Shiraz 2018, Eden Valley, SA
A contemporary tropical fruit salad gin packed with flavour that tastes like a holiday. Pineapple, passionfruit, strawberry, mango, vanilla and coconut combine to make a surprising, delightful and evocative gin.
Open every day 10am ‘til sunset. 104 Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye gday@sunshineandsons.com.au | sunshineandsons.com.au We’d love to see you at our Distillery Door!
Never one to rest on their juniper, the Sunshine & Sons crew have been taking on the world and creating a world of fun this winter. Deb Caruso tries to keep up!
While Chief Imagineer Matt Hobson was on a global research tour and taking Sunshine & Sons to the world, the team have been keeping busy supporting local events and hosting a few of their own.
From creating their own characters, including the Flamingo Flamingo Sunshine Sisters, The Volcanic Vodka Goddess and Mr Zany for the Rangebow Festival; to launching a range of “Australia’s Funniest...” spirits for the That’s Not My Dog comedy festival, the team has been spreading the sunshine far and wide.
Back at the Distillery Door, they’ve been creating small-batch gins such as the Pomelo & Kumquat or Red Dragon Gin and inviting Señor Paella over for a laidback Saturday session.
The Sweetest Thing masterclass saw them team up with local Silver Tongue Fine Foods for a Curated (side) Plate event unlike any other! Mr Barista Coffee Liqueur paired with Silver Tongue’s handmade Sourdough Donuts to deliver three cocktails and three hot donuts over two of the sweetest masterclasses in town! What a sensation!
Stay tuned to see what Matt has been distilling since his global research trip! Whatever comes next, we know it will add more sunshine to our lives - and that can only be a good thing.
It was all smiles and sunshine to celebrate the winter edition, toast to client’s success and farewell a beloved team member.
We celebrated our 32nd edition with clients, supporters and friends watching the whales frolic and the sun set over the ocean from Sunshine Beach Surf Club’s stunning Sunset Bar; with Sunshine & Sons gin in hand!
Guests toasted Katrina and Nick from ikatan Spa who celebrated 20 years in business; enjoyed a heartwarming performance by up-and-coming songstress Zara as part of Noosa Chances; and said a fond farewell to Shona Smith who has moved on to sell real estate.
In a great outcome, ikatan Spa were so moved by Zara’s performance, they have come on board to sponsor her studies!
The change of government has created a change in narrative and the constant doom and gloom in the media has put Tony Cox in the mood to come up with some great value bubbles. If we aren’t splurging it is still important to reward oneself and what better than those effervescent little bubbles doing internally what a visit to the day spa does externally!
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For those of you who love Champagne, there are several smart options from various regions in France. Look for crémant from a designated region made using the Methode Traditionelle. The most readily available and good quality are Cremant d’Alsace, Cremant d’Loire and Cremant de Bourgogne.
A great little bargain can be found with the Cremant d’Alsace Cuvee Julien from Dopff au Moulin being eminently drinkable. Made from Pinot Blanc grapes it is fresh and neutral in flavour. Perfect for spring with some fresh prawns, a little seafood sauce, sourdough bread and slabs of butter.
Louis Bouillot, based in Nuits St Georges in Burgundy, produces a range of Cremant de Bourgogne.
The Perle d’Ivoire Blanc de Blancs features white flowers and citrus notes giving way to integrated yeasty nuances. More generous and rounded than its more northerly Champagne counterparts this is a cracking little drink – fantastic with Spring Carnival fare such as chicken finger sandwiches (The Bird at Noosa Junction make delicious ones) or smoked salmon and cream cheese mini bagels.
The Perle d’Aurora Rose de Presse is a blend of pinot noir, chardonnay and gamay. It features red fruits with mid palate weight with tapering acidity to close. Perfect with duck spring rolls or chunky beef party pies.
Marc Bredif Brut Vouvray, from the Loire Valley, is made from Chenin Blanc grapes and takes advantage of that varietal’s high natural acidity which creates wonderful freshness.
When combined with the green apple flavour profile of the grape it makes for great spring drinking – pulled pork and brioche buns are just the treat to wash down with this.
Coming into footy finals, Spring Racing Carnival or just any old get-together these delicious bubbly delights don’t break the bank. Don’t forget to bulk up the food and starch it up a little so you
don’t peak too soon, and bread does the job brilliantly. If looking for a gluten free number pan fried toasties using good quality gluten free bread are delicious with gooey, cheesy goodness (if you’re reading this and wanting a trim waistline, I recommend reading a different column).
Just a couple of examples which provide the feeling of Champagne without the price tag and we can all use a bit of that in our lives. Your local liquor store experts can also offer expert guidance.
Cheers and good drinking!
Katrina Thorpe explores the benefits of nurturing ourselves above all else - and how smart employers are supporting their staff on the journey.
It is said that ‘guilt is a wasted emotion’ and I must agree, when it comes to spending time on the things that give us pleasure.
Why do we feel so guilty when we spend time on ourselves, doing what we enjoy, especially when we know it’s essential to our mental health and wellbeing?
Surely taking time to improve or maintain our wellbeing should be a matter of course. Something to be proud of, boast about, rather than it being an overwhelming feeling of guilt.
Even the word ‘guilty’ stirs something inside me and others I have asked. It’s a word that resonates within, yet we find it so hard to shift from our mind when spending time on ourselves.
We decide what makes us feel guilty. Yes, others may instigate the feeling but ultimately, we accept the emotion and often manifest it. Guilty for taking time for simple pleasures that we all know restore our body, mind and soul.
So why do we feel guilty?
According to Ashley Eder, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor “we are surrounded by overt and covert messages that encourage us to minimise our own needs and feel guilty when we engage in self-care.”
It’s also considered that taking time for yourself, leaves less time for others. However, regular selfcare is a necessity if you are going to have the energy to care for others, along with work commitments and all the other duties we have to fulfil in life.
One theory from Ashley is to “think of care as a finite resource, like money in
the bank,” she says. “You can’t give more than you have without bankrupting yourself.”
This basically means, if we don’t spend time on restoring ourselves, we risk burnout - and we can all relate to this. Coming back from burnout is harder and more detrimental on our mind and body than maintaining our health in the first place.
Basically, if you change your mindset by telling yourself and others ‘I do this for me, so that I can do better for myself and others.’
Be committed to self-care as essential and non-negotiable because it’s not the same as being spoilt, pampered or
self-indulgent - it’s a necessity to restore our energy bank account.
Another way to flip the guilt feelings, is to realise that you deserve the time for selfcare. You earn it and it’s essential for your wellbeing.
Rewarding staff with wellness activities is fast becoming the most popular way of providing recognition to employees for doing a great job, reaching targets or goals. The flipside to this is research showing that employees who spend time on selfcare are more productive than those who don’t practice selfcare activities.
Companies are now rewarding their staff with gym, yoga and pilates
memberships, gift vouchers for Day Spas and activities such as surf or kayak lessons.
It’s an investment in their employee’s mental, physical and emotional health, offering better outcomes for the employees and business whilst supporting the growth of local businesses to deliver the services.
Workplace wellness also projects a positive message that ‘wellness time’ is a priority and not indulgent pampering and an accepted way of managing work life balance and therefore a mind-set shift that will soon become the new norm, rather than a guilty pleasure.
It’s an investment in their employee’s mental, physical and emotional health, offering better outcomes for the employees and business.
We have a diverse range of Wellness Therapies, a great team ready to hold your hand every step of the way and some great strategies to boost your personal wellness journey. Our monthly Alchemy Programs offer fabulous value and an opportunity to get your cells dancing. We have no contract, no lock in anything, we just want to nurture you through the good days and not so good days. Revival Wellness Studio 63 Rene Street, Noosaville BOOK YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CONSULT ON 0456 532 645
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If you’re in need of a healthy transformation, Revival Wellness Studio reaches deeper than superficial beauty solutions. Georgia Beard reveals the team’s range of long-term wellness treatments and an invitation to experience them for yourself.
No matter what stage of life you are at, longevity and wellness are are important factors to consider for a happy and healthy mental and physical state.
From their intimate, ladies-only space in Noosaville, Revival Wellness Studio provide rejuvenation on a cellular level. All-natural and non-invasive treatments detoxify your body, eliminate those stubborn sections of fat and get your cells dancing with collagen. Their comprehensive, state-of-the-art equipment responds to all the health and beauty needs of your body. They go beyond the quick fix to invest in your wellness for the long-term, with a healthy dose of self-indulgence and supportive sisterhood from Team Nurture; Revival Wellness’ team of regenerative therapists are there to guide and support you on each step on your wellness journey.
From the initial consultation over a pot of tea, your therapist will get to know
you, your body, your health and your needs so they can recommend a program best suited to your needs, budget and time availability and incorporating the state-of-the-art equipment on offer at Revival Wellness.
Let’s see what’s on offer:
An infusion of life-giving energy, AirPod Hydroxy combines oxygen therapy and hydrogen therapy for a complete wellness treatment. As you sink into the non-claustrophobic chamber and sleep, meditate, read or use your devices, oxygen supports cell metabolism while hydrogen reduces oxidative stress and improves bodily organs and systems. Infrared therapy also imbues the body with renewal. While you relax in the Infrared Sauna, far-infrared light penetrates up to three inches into the skin to aid detoxification though sweat and deep tissue healing.
Meanwhile, LED Red Light Therapy reacts with the mitochondria of your cells to activate enzymes and
intracellular signalling pathways and increase cell growth and regeneration. Infrared Light Therapy re-energises your cells through similar reactions.
Focusing on the face, High Intensity Focused Ultrasound or HIFU stimulates cellular repair and regrowth with a heat-induced micro injury. The nonsurgical treatment tightens your skin and reduces the appearance of lines, wrinkles and sagging areas, with results lasting 12-24 months!
If you’re after something a little more traditional, the Deluxe Dermalogica Facial immerses you in bliss with a deep cleanse, exfoliation, facial massage, power peel, eye treatment and healing light therapy to boost your natural collagen and get you glowing.
One of the most irritating consistencies in your body? When superficial patches
of fat refuse to respond to diet and exercise, lingering around the stomach, back hips, thighs and arms. Revival Wellness Studio offers a variety of treatments to reduce weight naturally with minimal workouts.
Cool Body Fat Freezing uses cryolipolysis to freeze fat cells, which the body then eliminates and replaces with slimmer contours. Integrating exercise, negative pressure and infrared light, the Papilio Fat Burning System also targets fat, burns calories and detoxifies the body in an accelerated cardio chamber.
Underneath the motorised rollers of Endermologie Body, your fat cells will experience stimulation to smooth cellulite, tone and firm the skin. The treatment also improves collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in the skin along with lymphatics and circulation.
Endermologie Face encourages similar results, along with a brighter complexion, plumper skin and smoothed-out wrinkles after stimulating
connective tissue and activating the antiageing process.
Finally, Emsculpt uses magnetic energy to cause muscle contractions, which build and strengthen the muscles, burn fat and define the body.
Revival Wellness’ Alchemy365 Programs incorporate a range of treatments to target year-round wellness, regenerating your cells, making you glow with renewed collagen, improving circulation, increasing your relaxing and naturally improving your wellbeing!
Programs such as AlchemyBlast and AlchemyTripleNurture offer terrific value for reshaping and restoring your wellness with a tailored combination of Treatments at a time and price that works for you.
Team Nurture also offer programs for one-off treatments, ongoing monthly maintenance and concentrated nurturing for detoxification, skincare or sculpting.
Connect with a nurturing team of therapists to experience a bespoke wellness program, and you’ll emerge restored on the inside and out.
Intrigued by the possibilities? Revival Wellness Studio’s Spring Revival is your opportunity to meet Team Nurture, learn about and experience these transformative treatments for free.
Simply by attending, you’ll go in the draw to win fantastic lucky door prizes, including a HIFU Non-Surgical Face Lift valued at $1200!
Sign up for an Alchemy365 wellness program before the end of October and receive a second complimentary treatment plan! Rather than pay for two separate monthly programs, you and a friend can share the same experience in the studio for half the price!
It’s time for a Spring Revival!
Wednesday 26 October, 5-7pm
Meet Team Nurture’s regenerative therapists at Noosa’s ladies-only wellness studio! Find out more about Revival Wellness’ transformative programs and equipment over Italian prosecco and canapés. Go in the draw to win lucky door prizes and take advantage of special offers, including two-for-one programs.
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Jackie Hillegers opens our eyes to the power contained in our ocular openings.
They say you can be fooled by a smile, but the eyes do not lie. Only 1/6th of our entire eyeball is visible, yet our eyes are still capable of transmitting such a powerful energy! From an icy glare (which can be felt), to a flirty stare or an eyeroll to show our annoyance; the eyes have a language free from words.
You can also gain an emotional insight into how someone is feeling - we see pain and sadness in one’s eyes, through their facial expressions and behavior.
When people try to mask their emotion’s they can alter their body language or try to fake a smile (to hide how they really feel), yet they often forget the eyes can tell a different story. In short – the eyes reveal what the body hides.
We only have to look into our dog’s eyes when we leave the house without them to see the sadness they portray (worthy of an Emmy). We feel so guilty leaving them alone, yet when we return, their eyes light up with a sparkle and they are full of excitement to see us….
and all is forgiven.
The old proverb or saying ‘the eyes are the windows to the soul’ refers to the idea that we can see or understand how a person feels emotionally by looking into her or his eyes.
Eye contact can save a life by seeing or recognising a silent cry for help; you can tell a story of a life well lived through the eyes in a photograph or portaits; and you can pick up when someone is lying as pupil dilation or enlarged pupils can indicate deception.
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This is because lying is more cognitively demanding than telling the truth as our brain works harder by searching through our mind and our thoughts for a believable story.
Audrey Hepburn once said “The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.”
The eyes can also have a cheeky, more romantic side to them – they are capable of scanning an entire room and locking eyes on a handsome stranger.
You can feel when someone is staring at you, so when two sets of eyes meet –they can choose to look away or if there is a mutual attraction you lock eyes and feel everyone else in the room fade away.
Your body releases a rush of oxytocin (the love hormone) and you know straight away if this connection is worth pursuing, even without a word spoken. This may sound like a fairytale but it does happen, hence the term ‘love at first sight’. It may feel like you are staring deep down into their soul and connecting with them on a more spiritual level.
Many a love song has also been written about eyes. Who can forget songs such as Bette Davis Eyes, Eye of the Tiger, Brown-
Eyed Girl or the song that brings tears to my eyes, Bright Eyes.
Our eyes shine, glow or smile when we feel happy; we make assumptions about people within a few seconds of meeting them and decide if we will become friends with them; and we perceive people who make eye contact to be more trustworthy, intelligent and sincere, as we tend to believe what they are saying.
When not telling the truth a person’s eyes can often dart around or look at anything but you. According to experts a liar tends to look up to the top right of their vision and if someone is telling the truth they are more likely to look up to the top left side with their eyes.
According to the World Atlas the population by eye colour is:
• Brown - 70% to 79%
• Blue - 8% to 10%
• Hazel - 5%
• Amber - 5%
• Grey - 3%
• Green - 2%
• Red/Violet – less than 1%.
We have so much to be grateful for each and every day! Eyes help to capture beautiful photographic memories that can be stored in our minds for replaying
later, or saving them for years to come. Memories can be bought back to the forefront of our mind through a familiar smell or a random flashback. When we close our eyes we see the memories exactly as it was, in intricate detail - in our mind’s eyes.
So… gaze deeply into intense moments of beauty and surround yourself with what takes your breath away.
Our eyes really are our silent guides for our future, and if we stop, look and listen to the whispers of the near and far we can meditate our way through life more expressively.
After all… the eyes are the windows to the soul.
• Stay hydrated
• Get a restful sleep
• Eat dark green leafy veges and yellow/orange fruit and veges
• Put cucumber slices on puffy eyes
• Wear sunglasses
• Avoid screen overuse
• Minimise air conditioning
• Place warm teabags on eyes
• Use hydrating drops for dry eyes
• Laugh more, stress less
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A new skincare range created by naturopath and nutritionist Kerri Abbott, has been formulated with the men in mind, as Georgia Beard discovers.
Step into a cosmetics store, watch the ad breaks on TV or simply search social media – women are almost always the target of skincare products.
Now, we’ve heard enough debates to know what that says about society’s perception of women, but what does it say about men?
Why don’t men get to run face rollers over their jawline or smooth exfoliating masks onto their cheeks? Where are their soothing videos of ten-step skincare routines?
Do men lack those constant onslaughts of dryness, oiliness, puffiness and acne? Well, no. Skin imperfections don’t discriminate, and men have always been subject to premature ageing from the elements.
Could skincare be an unnecessary part of their daily routines? No! Skin is an organ worthy of protection and upkeep just like the rest of our bodies.
When compared to women, dermatological studies have found men produce more oil, develop deeper
wrinkles and lose more moisture.
Shaving facial hair regularly can also irritate the skin.
When naturopath and nutritionist Kerri Abbott recognised this need for male skincare, she developed her own line under her Sunshine Coast-based company Pure Face Co.
“I think men traditionally have found skincare to be confusing when they look at how many products are available,” she said.
“They’re not sure what to use, so they just use body wash on the face. Body wash foams up the oil on your skin and rinses it away, raising the pH and causing dry skin which can clog pores. Not the best solution.”
Her alterative? Naturally-derived ingredients backed by science to clean, nourish, protect and improve the skin.
“Pure Face Co was created after a conversation with a group of guys discussing their skin concerns from acne to wrinkles,” she said.
Above all else, the guys wanted an easyto-use skincare routine that improved the look and texture of their skin.
reduces inflammation with herbs and antioxidants like Cat’s Claw, Astragalus and Baical Skullcap. These plump the skin and prevent visible aging such as dullness, age spots and loss of elasticity.
Kerri also had acne-prone, oilyskinned teens in mind, following her original two-step routine with a more comprehensive range for boys.
“Above all else, the guys wanted an easy-to-use skincare routine that improved the look and texture of their skin.”
Equipped with her knowledge of botany and naturopathy, Kerri formulated a simple two-step routine for adult men – facial wash and moisturiser.
“I enlisted the help of a skincare formulator to put it all together to ensure efficacy and safety standards,” she said.
“Good quality natural ingredients are more expensive than chemically produced ones, which entices some to buy supermarket skincare. However, they come with a lot of chemical toxicity which puts extra burden on your detox pathways and can lead to inflammation in your body.”
Her Pure Face Co. AHA Facial Wash uses alpha hydroxy fruit acids to exfoliate dead skin cells, which unclogs pores, prevents blemishes and blackheads and refreshes the complexion.
Afterwards, Pure Face Co. Moisturiser improves skin hydration and texture and
Her Facial Cleansing Gel and Perfecting Toning Mist incorporate organic oils and extracts to hydrate the skin, clean out bacteria, reduce redness and offer antioxidant protection. The Balancing Moisturiser then replaces any lost moisture and strengthens the skin’s protective barrier
Finally, her Eye Gel moisturises the delicate areas around the eyes and reduces signs of ageing with natural yet powerful antioxidants.
Kerri plans to expand the men’s range for those going beyond the basics, introducing eye gel, brightening Vitamin C serum, body wash and shaving scream.
As meeting men’s needs, she’ll develop a skincare range for women with the same business philosophy – simple routines with successful results.
The reliable washcloth or dollop of shower gel might have been the standard of men’s skincare in the past but now, Pure Face Co. offers a better option with all the health and beauty benefits the blokes have been missing out on.
Freshen up, boys! It’s time to give your skin the care it deserves.
As seasonal changes refresh the natural world, our worn-out lifestyles should follow. By introducing Pilates into our daily routines, Georgia Beard reveals how we can transform physically and psychologically.
Every time Noosa flourishes into spring, I find myself shying away like flower drawing its petals closed. While natural environments and people around me embrace change, I cling to all the cold weather comforts.
My winter-induced habits are hard to break - hiding at home in a warm cocoon of blankets and convincing myself I’ll get up early tomorrow; choosing takeaway and TV over cooking and eating healthy; swapping exercise for long, hot showers. When I give in to these guilty pleasures, I love myself for it. My body, however, is desperate for healthy transformation.
As spring encourages renewal and regrowth for wildlife, our bodies should respond in the same way. Because maintaining our physical and mental health is not a chore – it’s an act of love.
Rather than sifting through a mass of exercise regimes, mindfulness techniques and health advice columns, we can transform both our minds and bodies with a simple wellness-oriented approach to fitness.
Pilates is grounded in modern physical anatomy, drawing our focus to various areas of the body through low-impact movement, core strength training and breathwork.
Unlike exercise targeted to one muscle group, it provides an allencompassing workout and a deeper understanding of our bodily connections.
The result is a newfound unity between mind and body.
Studio Pilates Noosa fosters this unity from their fitness studio in Noosa Junction, with fast-paced classes and total body sculpting workouts to challenge you mentally and physically.
As you strengthen connections between all aspects of the self, you’ll forge new ones with the community around you.
Studio Pilates is the hub of who’s who in Noosa. Training alongside participants of all ages and abilities, you’ll bump into someone you know in every class.
The studio also supports local businesses and charities with collaborative deals and promotions during their sessions.
When Studio Pilates hosted a recent open day with free trial classes, funds raised through raffle prizes went directly to supporting kids in need in Noosa.
As you get to know your community on the Reformers beside you, experience innovative video technology and world class instructors who focus on perfecting your technique.
Their high-intensity, ever-changing workouts sweat out the mental muck and leave behind muscle tone, mobility,
flexibility and balance.
This is an addictive kind of exercise.
When stepping into Studio Pilates for the first time, I recommend you take on an Orientation Workout to familiarise yourself with the fitness format, train on the Reformer and learn breathing and postural techniques.
With a new sense of confidence, you can take part in Reformer Classes – 40 intense minutes of body sculpting with inspiring beats, digital instructions and technique modifications from expert trainers.
But Studio Pilates isn’t only for the fighting fit, able-bodied gym junkies. Those recovering from back injuries, broken bones and joint issues can find their fitness again, as the workouts don’t rely on body weight to produce
results. And when the results show up, they show up fast.
Every exercise shapes your physical and psychological wellbeing, developing enough mental clarity to re-examine your lifestyle.
Before you know it, old habits fade, and guilty pleasures lose their appeal.
As you make room for Pilates in your daily routine, the next step is filling the gaps with more compatible behaviour.
Sleep-ins become neighbourhood runs in the early daylight hours; indulgent snacks make way for healthy, homemade meals; a distracted, restless mind finds stable ground, connecting with the lives and landscapes around it.
As you long as you stay consistent, this is a bodily transformation the seasons could never reverse.
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Our faces show the stress we hold within creating lines and a tired looking face which can be softened with a good massage using pure oils and serum during a facial. Massage relaxes the facial muscles, slows your breath while gently stimulating circulation helping to rejuvenate and soften the expression. Try a Signature Facial from ikatan Spa, it’s a sensory journey offering Noosa local skincare, SAYA with organic, vegan, plant-based botanicals for deep cleansing, exfoliation, mask, serums and moisturiser. While subtle organic and aromatic products treat your skin, drift away with extensive massage to your face, scalp, neck, décolletage, shoulders, arms and hands.
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Keeping up appearances as a massive beach bum and a super socialite, has its ups and down-boy, as Helen Flanagan found out.
Let’s not beat around the bush. Harry will be fur-ever known as half human and officially a Golden Doodle which is the combo of half Golden Retriever and half Standard Poodle. Yes, it is totally ‘pawsible’ and he has the certificate to prove it according to his Dog Mum Dui (Kate) Cameron, designer and driving force behind colourful local fashion label Boom Shankar, who abides by the mantra of ‘Big Love Big Life’.
Eight years ago, it was bittersweet times for Dui and son Charlie, when Jack a multi-breed, crossed over the mythical Rainbow Bridge. Later, the nanny of a special-needs boy in Sydney explained the dilemma of his pet requiring adoption. Interviews followed and excruciatingly sad times were replaced by big hugs at the airport when Harry finally arrived, although he was bigger than they expected.
In no time at all, Harry settled into his paw-star home and being close… very close to Dui. He does have a teddy bear crush and likes his bed but prefers to be a shaggy sprawler sleeping on the edge of her bed. He loves to touch during a yoga session adding a perhaps a meditative vibe, also less room on the mat, and when it comes to dancing, funk
… a shaggy sprawler sleeping on the edge of her bed.
is the genre and Nigerian Fela Kuti is the fave, however with a collection of 120 vinyls, there are grooves for all moods. Harry loves sticking his head out the car window as he heads to favourite places such as Stradbroke Island to visit his Aunty and say hello to a few kangaroos. “Best of all he likes being a beach bum and surfing,” says Dui who
admits he has a few dreadlocks and gets very sandy.
“Despite that, every morning after the beach is ‘puppaccino’ time, otherwise he refuses to hop out of the car at say Peregian Beach’s Skal Coffee or Outer Square and Coolum’s Alley Cat, where he is treated to a bacon bone.
“He is incredibly social, has a fun bunch of greyhounds, mixed breeds, Labrador and other doodle mixes, all beach bum buddies such as Dixie, Mikey, Zara, Piper and Fudge who was found to be related to Harry. Small world.”
On the menu most nights is freshly cooked brown rice, mince and vegetables with turmeric and coconut oil. “After dinner he expects treats from Peticular, he then turns into a couch potato, watching television by my side, and expecting a massage,” Dui says.
“If only I could be a dog, however being a Dog Mum means the world because the love is pure and unconditional. It is fun to just hang out with Harry, he knows when I am feeling down, and feeling great. He really is the dream dog. I tell everyone I have two boys Charlie and Harry - one with two legs and one with four.”
When Dui heads to India each year armed with new season designs, Harry continues his mission to make every post a winner, thanks to aunts, grandparents, admirers and ‘pawsome’ fans.
Whether you’re a cat-lover or dog-daydreamer, we’ve hunted down the most fabulous finds for your furry friends!
Astatement suit is always in style and suitable for any occasion. Matching sets are nostalgic and so 2022 – it’s a nod to the 90s and I loved exploring our local boutiques and labels to take us all on a little journey into the suits and sets of Noosa this spring.
Creative Director
Carlie Wacker @worldofwacker
Assistant
Ally Chuck @ally_chuck
Models
Ryan Hunt @rangaryanhunt
Olivia Hunt @oliviagrace_hunt
Photographer
Giselle Peters @giselleimages
Hair & Make Up Artist Craig and Lara Argent @pony_beauty_bar_noosa
The oversized jacket oozes understated style and extra long pants that pool at the feet (we call them puddle pants) may be a tailor’s nightmare but we are embracing those big vibes and feeling all levels of comfort that other trends have starved us from (think corsets and cutouts).
There is something empowering about a suit – the boss vibes kick in and you feel ready to take on the world.
So set your sights on a suit or set for maximum fashion kapow this Spring.
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OLIVIA WEARS Dressed By Berlin preloved designer outfit, Ma Petite Boutique, 0412 565 382; earrings Uncle George, 5474 5871; and scrunchie bag, Sportsgirl, Noosa Civic, 5449 8953 Hush Hush floor lamp, Hermon Hermon Lighting, 0466 787 277
WEARS Elk Tilko linen short dress, necklace and earrings, Galah Home, 5302 4044; EOS Febe olive boot, Watermelon Red, 5448 1452
RYAN WEARS Scarborough slim suit jacket and pant, Ryder slim shirt and leather belt, Connor at Noosa Civic, 3478 9443
OLIVIA WEARS Searching wrap dress, Cassandra Pennisi, www.cassandrapennisi.com.au; basic platfrom slide in ecru, St Agni (02) 6680 8747; Frank Herval necklace and earrings, Uncle George, 5474 5871
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A spring wardrobe sings out for a pop of colour and a splash of floral
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Carlie Wacker explores the stunning handcrafted jewels of Noosa.
Tis the season to frock up and the inaugural Polo & Provedores brings a very big reward for best dressed – a $5000 diamond from Diamonds Of Distinction!
Fashion Editor Carlie Wacker shares her guide to snaring the shiny prize.
With an eye on the diamond many serious Fashions On The Field players will be amping up their polo pomp for Polo & Provedores on 5 November. For those that need a little nudge in the right directions here are a few handy hints when planning your outfit from the top down:
HEADWEAR
There is a stylish practicality to polo fashion. The wide brimmed straw hat, fedora or fancy bucket hat are high on the list of good head gear – even a visor or crown can wow. Or make your mane the main game with a stylish hair style! Fascinators are out; hats and hair are IN!
THE OUTFIT
Ladies: Maxi or midi dresses replace anything skin-tight and glitzy and mini dresses and skirts should be flowy, not fitted. Florals and feminine block colours are key. Flowing and comfortable dresses are the perfect match for a wide brimmed hat; while a suit needs a smaller brimmed hat, visor or fabulous hairstyle.
The vibe is classy, not clingy.
Gents: Pants (please), button up shirts and blazers are perfect. Avoid denim jeans unless white. Be sun smart and stylish. Add pops of colour with pocket squares but it’s bye-bye to the tie. Open shirts work and for hats, be Fedora-able or a Panama-maniac Stay casual but cool.
FANCY FEET
Stilettos are a no; wedges are a go for the ladies; and for gents, brogues or suede kicks rule over sneakers or slides.
Make sure you can Stomp the Divots.
Idar-Oberstein ∙ 1933
FOR THE FILLIES
- Wide brim hats not fascinators
- Wedges or low block heels
- Maxi’s, midis or flowing minis FOR THE COLTS
- Linens and luxe cottons
- Open shirt, no tie required
- Blazers with pocket squares
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Carlie Wacker escapes into a world of luxury where every turn reveals the most spectacular jewellery pieces and takes a sneak peek into the history of a family considered Brisbane retail royalty.
Museum of Brisbane (MoB) is one huge celebration of the city’s art, culture and history. The light that MoB shines on the river city and its creatives quite literally sparkles with the latest (and fourth) exhibition in this museum’s Identity Series.
World Of Wonder is escapism at its fashionable finest – a transportation into a luxurious world where the most glorious jewels have been handcrafted into magnificent works of art. For a moment in time, we have the great honour of entering into the life and work of Australian Jewellery Designer Margot McKinney whose extraordinary pieces are a celebration of the rarest gems from around the globe.
A long family history in luxury retail and the rarest gems and treasures make for a magical story as you wander through the Margot’s world. The family business dates back to 1884 and the exhibition shares with us some poignant and progressive moments where every piece shares a story – each story reflecting a facet of Brisbane’s history.
Margot elevated the McKinney family name through her own jewellery brand and flagship store with one-of-a-kind pieces coveted by international clients and stocked by the prestigious Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores in the USA.
As you absorb one breathtaking design to the next, Margot shares the intimate tales and inspiration behind the work (some of her work has been known to take up to 10 years to create); we get a glimpse at how she creates masterpieces from opals, pearls and rare gems so delicately and perfectly selected from sources all over the world. There is something so earthly and grounded in this mesmerising and opulent jewellery.
It really gives one a greater appreciation of the beauty this planet gifts us.
Margot’s vision from a single stone into a glorious showpiece must be seen to be fully appreciated with some pieces taking up to ten years to complete.
Discover Margot’s magnificent World Of Wonder until 6 November at Museum of Brisbane, daily from 10am–5pm.
World Of Wonder: Margot McKinney
Want more? Choose one of these special tours to add extra sparkle to your experience:
World Of Wonder High Tea and Tour
11am and 2pm 13, 14, 15, 20, 22 October
Enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition before returning to the jewel-toned Dome Lounge for a luxurious high tea experience.
World Of Wonder: Highlights Tour
Every Wednesday 11–11.30am until 2 Nov
MoB’s guided tour offers a deeper understanding into the exhibition.
Little Gems Tours (7–12 years old) 11am and 12.30pm until Monday 3 October.
Teen Explorers Tour (13–17 years old)
2pm Wednesday 21 + Friday 30 September
Kids and teens can explore the magic of opals, pearls and other amazing miracles of nature with an exhibition tour and hands-on activities, including designing a jewellery creation and take-home activity.
Book at www.museumofbrisbane.com.au
WoW Tour with Margot McKinney! An out-of-Noosa expedition!
Join Fashion Editor Carlie Wacker on a very special immersion into the spectacular world of Margot McKinney.
Start with coffee and croissant and meet your tour hosts before heading to Brisbane via private transfer for an exclusive tour of the exhibition WITH Margot McKinney!
Enjoy a World of Wonder High Tea
Experience in the jewel-toned Dome Lounge at the historic Museum of Brisbane before returning home for a bespoke cocktail to end the day with a sparkle! Only 15 tickets available!
Date: Thursday 13 October 2022
Time: 10am-6pm Tickets: $250
Includes: Coffee and croissant, World Of Wonder High Tea and Tour with Margot McKinney; celebratory cocktail; return transfers from two locations (Noosa and Maroochydore). IN Noosa Magazine or Hello Sunshine Magazine Jute Bag and 700ml bottle of signature gin. Only 15 tickets available!
Scan the QR code to secure your seat or visit:
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View and collect the Art of Australian Artist Colin Passmore from his Studio/Gallery, just a 25 minute drive from Noosa. With a forty year practice in the Arts, Colin's work has been included in Private, Corporate and University collections throughout Australia, a must see, while in Noosa!
OPEN DAILY
Please phone or text ahead to confirm gallery open times on the day! Phone 0428 877 154 colinpassmore colinpassmore.com
Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air, share a house, dabble in art and air-brushed clothing - all these experiences are synonymous of young Colin Passmore’s life in the 70s at Margaret River, before he upped stumps for a beach house east-side.
Surrounded by unique Australian landscapes, coastal imagery, and of course surf breaks, there was no turning back once he landed in Noosa.
Colin uses acrylic paint on large canvases often washing and rubbing back like a water colour to ‘extract’ light, so it is engrossingly expressive, richly coloured and executed with graphic sensibility, somewhat reminiscent of the impressionists.
Artists of the period abandoned the traditional landscape palette of muted greens, browns, and greys, using instead quick loose brushstrokes, in a lighter, sunnier, more brilliant key while also building up objects out of discrete flecks and dabs by pure harmonising or contrasting colour, evoking broken-hued brilliance.
The Gold Coast’s Art Gallery Schubert hosted Colin’s first exhibition in 1983, with the sell-out Australian Outback Desert series. The acclaimed Paperbark series followed as did 25 solo exhibitions and an innumerable series including the simply titled Pond, Tree, Grass and Two Green Birds
His first commission in 1986, of 50 paintings for the owners of the Seahaven Resort in Hastings Street, Noosa Heads cemented his fame.
Corporate, university and private collections including Terry Morris, the founder of Sirromet Wines, as well as galleries in Japan and Australia are proud custodiams and owners of Colin’s work.
Michael Brennan, Artist and Gallery Director of the Noosa Regional Gallery described Colin’s work as canvases which “capture a fantastic tension between abstraction and the environment. At scale, they have an ability to transform a space, immersing the viewer in a field of colour and texture that might equally represent and expansive landscape or the microscopic detail of the ground beneath our feet. This quality of often just evading our grasp is what compels people to keep looking.”
Michele Knox, an art consultant with the prestigious Wentworth Gallery in Sydney’s Martin Place and Phillip Street, where Colin has been represented for several years, said “he is one of our most sought-after artists. Clients love the simplicity and natural beauty of his compositions - the way that they reflect the flora and fauna of his surroundings.
“They are large format which affords real impact, sometimes quite ‘representational’ however also painted in quite an abstract form, with splashes of colour and movement, also the fine detail of birds he loves to include, are pure delight.”
Art consultants at Nissarana Galleries, established in 2008 in the Victorian bayside town of Mornington and also on Hastings Street agree most clients are attracted to Colin’s work immediately.
“I think it is the way he manages the many aspects from the composition, colour combinations, subject matter and brushwork,” explains Noosa Heads’ Deb Hutton, also an artist, and friend of Colin’s for 18 years. “His work appeals to a broad spectrum, the feel-good psyche, when you’re in front of his artworks. Much like music - hard to put a finger on it, but you enjoy the experience!”
Understandably Colin’s Peregian Beach abode since 1982, where his two daughters grew up, has been stretched to the limits, doubling/tripling as a studio where he paints ten hours each day, as well as being a gallery. Time to relocate to Cootharaba near Boreen Point, where his home, studio and gallery will be surrounded by the landscapes, flora and fauna that have inspired his distinctive artworks.
In itself a work of art, the labour of love for more brushes with brilliance, Colin’s Sunshine Coast Art Gallery will be unveiled in time for the 2022 Noosa Open Studios Art Trail. Don’t miss it!
Colin will be part of Noosa Open Studios, Queensland’s Largest Open Studios Art Event with over 100 artists on 1-9 October 2022.
Visit Colin’s new studio and gallery at 1460 Louis Bazzo Drive, Cootharaba on 1 & 2 October and 6-9 October from 10am to 4pm, where he will be exhibiting beside friend and renowned artist Debra Hutton. At other times for enquiries, text or call about Colin’s open hours: 0428 775 154
If you’ve ever wondered about the creative process and wanted to find out more about what inspires the region’s artists, Pete Goodlet discovers an event that has art at its heart.
When people think of Noosa, the mind might spin thinking of the roundabouts; the mouth might water at the restaurants and bars; or the wallet may ache with a shopping trip to Hastings Street. But did you know the region has one of the largest collection of artists and is home to Queensland’s largest and premier open studio event?
Noosa Open Studios is back and bigger than ever! Last year saw 103 artists open their studios to welcome in art lovers from across the country and the globe, making it the biggest open studios event in Queensland – and this year that number has grown to see 117 artists in 100 studio spaces!
The seventh annual Noosa Open Studios will run from 1-9 October with five dedicated self-drive trails offering the opportunity to meet a host of very talented local artists and artisans and to explore their creative spaces and get just a great insight into the creative process.
The historic Wallace House Noosaville will once again shine as the base of the event showcasing a piece of work from each artist. Perusing the gallery here is a great place to start. You never know what might catch your eye and take you off on an artistic adventure. On weekends the volunteers of Wallace House will be hosting a pop-up café with a delicious array of homemade tasty treats.
Once you are all fuelled up, grab your guide and away you go. Don’t forget to mark your must-see artists on the map as with this much artistic bounty on offer you don’t want to be kicking yourself for
You have the chance to explore their creative process and take home an artwork, with the added meaning of knowing the artist that created your special piece.
missed opportunities.
Art comes in all shapes and forms and Noosa Open Studios (NOS) is a chance to explore the use of many mediums.
From sculpture to glass work, dramatic works in oils and acrylics to serene watercolour scenes, NOS opens the doors to studios of all persuasions.
The studio may be situated in a beautiful, landscaped garden or down an industrial laneway. It’s raw, it’s gritty, its beautiful and it is yours to discover.
Open studios give you the chance to meet an artist you have admired or lead you onto new artistic directions. You have the chance to explore their creative process and take home an artwork, with the added meaning of knowing the artist that created your special piece.
Consider taking one of the many workshops running in conjunction with the event or book one in for a future date. Pop in to our excellent local and regional galleries or make that a special
day all on its own at a later date.
There are five trails to follow covering Noosa; the coastal Beaches; Tinbeerwah to Eumundi; Cooroy; and Pomona. You can mix them up or pick a trail a day to really make the most of the occasion, an artistic indulgence indeed. Each trail has a plethora of artists and a fascinating community to discover.
Many of our artists have chosen to take part in an exciting 2D3D collaboration. Working together to create vibrant and unique pieces to be auctioned at the event launch in Cooroy on Thursday 22 September. Getting artists to collaborate is a feat in itself! So come along and be rewarded with a visual feast and be in with a chance to take home a fabulous creation.
Speaking of collaboration, events as fabulous as Noosa Open Studios are only made possible by the tireless work of the committee members, volunteers, and the generous support of their sponsors. Check them out and show them a little love. It is events like this that make our region and its surrounds a very special place to live and visit.
Even artists must admit that an excellent day out is not just about a feast of visual delights. While you are touring
around, make the most of the excellent produce the area has to offer. Around about midday a little sample of a local boutique gin may be just the ticket. Always sample art responsibly though!
There are a multitude of fabulous dining options and enough brews of all sorts to accompany your artistic exploration. Stretch your legs with a wander through the Noosa Botanical gardens on the banks of Lake MacDonald
or even better, pack a picnic.
Ultimately, an open studio event is a brilliant opportunity to explore the inner sanctum of creativity. There is nothing quite like visiting an artist in a space that enhances and fuels their own creative endeavours. It’s a chance to step into the wonderful world of art - and to purchase a piece direct from the artist. This is what makes Noosa Open Studios an event like no other.
1-9 October
100 studios
117 artists
Ten workshops
Five trails
For more information, artist profiles and to download the 2022 Guide visit: www.noosaopenstudios.com.au
Noosa is home to many and varied artists - here are some of our favourites - from ceramicists to painters and glass artists.
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A mixed media artist, boundary-pushing water-colourist and creator of original unique cyanotypes. Inspiration comes from the colours, textures, lines and shapes of Noosa’s natural environment. 31 Rose Ash Crescent, Noosaville Phone 0457 574 071 margwattartwork.com.au
Specialising in Statement Pieces, Jenny is a painter, photographer, printmaker and mixed media artist who creates bold and colourful abstract works in oil and acrylics, often from memory. 16 Headland Drive, Noosaville Phone 0439 375 980 jennyhinesartist.com
Internationally-acclaimed artist Julia Carter paints with passion, happiness and joy, layering her works with texture, symbols and vibrant colour.
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6/33 Gateway Dr, Noosaville Phone 0414 638 096 juliacarterartist.com
An ecologically sustainable studio and home to award winning ceramicist Fiona Cuthbert O’Meara. Unique handmade functional ceramics, Sculptural Collectors pieces and inspiring artist led workshops. By appointment. 76a Grays Road, Doonan Phone 0439 654 471 naturemuse.com.au
With a 40 year practice in the arts, Colin’s work has been included in many corporate and university collections. 5 Hastings St, Noosa Heads 2259 David Low Way, Peregian Beach 1460 Louis Bazzo Drive, Cootharaba Phone 0428 775 154 colinpassmore.com
Helen’s portraiture reveals a talent for reflecting the life in her subjects’ eyes; her paintings bring to life a world rich with colour and radiant light.
31 Shorehaven Dr, Noosa Waters Phone 0411 511 533 helenpeelartist.com
Kim Wallace and her small, vibrant team of potters, glazers, designers and creative thinkers source clays from the Australian landscape, handcrafting classic, contemporary ceramics for your home.
10 Leo Alley Road, Noosaville Phone 0488 588 477 kwceramics.com.au
Jackie has recently moved into her new studio space, where she creates one-ofa-kind stained glass art pieces. Commissions welcome. Workshops and classes are available. Unit 41/64 Gateway Drive, Noosaville Phone 0497 275 735 sunshinemosaicart@gmail.com
Working with acrylic, graphite and prisma pen, our cover artist Sara Bell captures the human figure and Australian wildlife with vibrancy and vulnerability. Her works are available as originals or prints. saraellenbell@gmail.com Phone 0409 273 070 bluethumb.com.au/sara-bell
Linda’s ability to paint is in the family blood that emerged when she moved from Singapore to Australia. Painting in any medium, the subjects mostly based on her travel all over the world.
10 Forest Ridge Dr, Doonan Phone 0408 482 411 lindanijssenevans.art
Abstract and watercolour artist Eileen Thompson renders natural landscapes in alcohol ink and mixed media, inspired by images from NASA’s satellites. Witness her vibrant works during Noosa Open Studios! 66 Sea Eagle Drive, Noosaville Phone 0405 764 594 eileennoosa@hotmail.com
Michael Brennan explores the interesting world of anatomy-focused art.
The closest I ever came to anatomy lessons was three years of life drawing classes at art school. Friday afternoons were spent with a group of other late-teens to early-twenties standing at easels that encircled a naked person, trying to make their foreshortened torso look in proportion to their extended limbs, or not pay too much undue attention to bits of the body that are typically less openly on display.
Starting this degree as a seventeenyear-old, the first few awkward weeks became even more strange when students from our class started taking up the role of life model in order to make some cash.
But that was before mobile phones and
MMS, let alone OnlyFans
Jordyn Burnett’s Instagram account and website invite people to share their nudes for her creative fodder. Credited or anonymous, Burnett proposes to repurpose these personal pics, fashioning them into digital illustrations and prints as part of a folio of work that uses a feminist lens to champion body positivity, elevate nuanced and fluid identities, celebrate diversity of gender and sexuality, and normalise emotional and mental vulnerability.
She pushes back against the social and political structures that try to tell us how things should be and does so with equal parts humour and brutal candour wrapped up in a palette of yellow, pink
and green (and the rest of the colours in that song too). Her pictures of people’s bits – filter free – reveal physical foibles and bodily kinks, and by extension, the inner frailties that reside within us all.
Burnett is exhibiting a (safe for work-ish) selection of these digital prints at Noosa Regional Gallery alongside another expansive survey of work that similarly dissects (and reassembles) the body in a way that exposes ideas of identity, mortality and mental health.
Outwardly more macabre than Burnett’s work, One + One = Three: Natalie Ryan, Pip Ryan and The Ryan Sisters plays with death, horror, the unhinged, the gruesome and even the occult. But ‘play’ is the operative word here. While a river of darkness streams through the works of the Ryan Sisters – both individually and when working in collaboration –it’s floated down with the fun of an inflatable pink flamingo. Whether it’s a contorted and stretched bodily amalgam of Natalie’s torso and Pip’s legs; a gold-horned goat named Phillip that stares at you with eyes that tell you he’s about to say something you’re going to want to hear; or a delicate watercolour depiction of a
The Ryan Sisters, Gruesome Twosome, 2017, resin, fibreglass, lumper. Leggings and socks, 235 x 120 x 144cm
...it’s floated down with the fun of an inflatable pink flamingo.
Natalie Ryan, Phillip, 2020, ceramic, glaze, 22kt gold leaf, 35.5 x 56 x 28cm
floating, horned, fleshy mass with 30 breasts (yes, I counted them), the morose and the funny wrap around one another in Natalie and Pip’s work and disarm some very deep subjects with whimsy and wit.
The thing about these exhibitions is that they approach the body with levity and jest while preserving a respect for the human, animal and hybrid beings that they turn their attention to. In maintaining this reverential regard, a safe space for sharing usually veiled quirks and fragilities is opened and offered.
One + One = Three: Natalie Ryan, Pip Ryan and The Ryan Sisters Jordyn Burnett: a glow from below 10 September to 30 October, Noosa Regional Gallery Riverside, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Michael Brennan explores the world of the Runner-Up in The Bentleys 40 Under 40 Art Exhibition.
You need to think about your audience when you write these kinds of things. I wonder if anyone reading this even knows The Lovecats by The Cure, let alone Lullaby?
I reckon it takes some considerable commitment to engage with the gothic in Queensland. And I’m not going for some easy laughs about melting mascara here. I mean, I’m from Melbourne originally, where a long black coat, leather boots and a pale face are just an extension of the weather and the architecture it envelopes. But in this climate, the embrace of a darker aesthetic brings your attention to the ideas it draws out as opposed to a predilection for a wardrobe that seems to simply extend qualities of the city.
René Danika dances with these ideas, creating objects and installations that are disconcertingly beautiful and grotesque all at once, exploiting this friction to tease out extremes of both the political and moral persuasions. In this way, perhaps her work is more akin to a Sisters of Mercy meets Children
Revolt Opening
of the Corn vibe (Stephen King, not the remakes or sequels) where religion and politics trip into a cultic space, as opposed to the wistful love songs of The Cure.
Danika, who was awarded the runnerup prize earlier this year in The Bentley's 40 Under 40 Exhibition at the Butter Factory Arts Centre, works with a range of materials that evoke a visceral response to symbols and motifs often used to tell us how we should live.
Ornate frames and faux fur are brought together with crosses, reclaimed taxidermy, bullets, hair, bones and teeth. These are smeared with bitumen and sprayed with black enamel – the toxicity of the mediums impregnating the ornate or revered objects beneath.
Her surfaces blister and peel, variously recalling scorched earth or charred skin, their interchangeability suggesting a oneness with nature that supersedes false distinctions imposed by church and state.
That got dark quickly.
But that’s kind of inevitable when such
...creating
objects and installations that are disconcertingly beautiful and grotesque all at once, exploiting this friction to tease out extremes of both the political and moral persuasions.
big ideas are being explored. It’s something more than a morose wardrobe and some artfully applied makeup.
So, while Robert Smith and the rest of the band cram themselves into their own colonial-era closet before tumbling off a cliff, the fear and faith and heads on doors that they sing about with a kind of pop melancholy are more assertively grasped and offered as symbols to push back against in Danika’s immersive installations. She asks us to sit with the darkness – to accept it and use it to shape ourselves rather than be subsumed by the ocean of authority and morality imposed upon us.
@ renedanika_artist
Georgia Beard discovers the inspiring and eclectic vision for this year’s Sculpture on the Edge, an exhibition where art and reality combine on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
When sculptural art occupies a space, it invites a sense of intimacy no other artform can achieve. Unlike a painting on the wall, it doesn’t have to reach out to the audience to connect. It already dwells on the same plane of existence as us.
As we stand before a sculpture, move around it, touch it, the abstract world bleeds into our own in a moment of true, tantalising contact.
This year, we’re connecting with this world again on the breathtaking escarpment of Flaxton Gardens. The wedding venue’s sweeping lawns and enchanting halls will become home for Sculpture on the Edge, an exhibition of diverse sculptural works by Australian and international artists.
Not-for-profit organisation Arts Connect Inc. has spearheaded Sculpture on the Edge since 2010, when it began as a collaboration with Maleny Garden Club.
The following year, founders Pam Maegdefrau, Janna Pameijer and Jim Cox launched the exhibition as a stand-alone event.
As a sculptor herself, Pam believes there were so few opportunities for emerging sculptural artists to showcase their work, especially in the Hinterland. To her, Sculpture on the Edge offered 3D artforms the same recognition as 2D.
Since then, the showcase has enriched our arts community alongside Arts Connect’s Open Studios Sunshine Coast and other social events and workshops.
President of Arts Connect Inc. Gretchen
Keelty knows artists aren’t the only group who benefit from events like this.
“It’s an opportunity for the public to engage with sculpture,” she said. “It’s such a fascinating medium and it requires a different set of skills. People can interact with the artists, gain a greater understanding of what goes into making the sculptures, and hopefully feel inspired.”
In previous years, the sculptural works sprawled out across Spicers Tamarind Retreat. Last year’s exhibition drew crowds of 7,000 people over 16 days with 40% of the artwork on display sold.
After relocating to Flaxton Gardens, artists and audiences alike can enjoy a more accommodating carpark and bus stop, accessible spaces and inspirational experiences.
While Sculpture on the Edge used to offer outdoor works only, the new venue makes room for smaller, more fragile works indoors.
Sheltered in Flaxton Gardens’ Winery and Barrel Room, small sculptures and statuettes fashioned from delicate materials will stand on plinths in the soft light. Emerging onto the escarpment, installations will interact with the garden while durable monoliths rise against the panoramic coastal views.
“We’ve got some interesting intrigues rolling in,” Gretchen said. “Marble, bronze, brass, stainless steel, aluminium, found objects.
“There’s such a wide variety, from the abstract and ephemeral down to beautiful figurative pieces.”
Last year, Chris McKenzie claimed First Place after he embedded railway spikes into blue gum timber, carved and polished into his Rusty Red Echidna; Highly Commended went to Stephen Newton’s humanistic charred forest timber, Alone; while the Emerging Artist Award went to Parthenopi for Emblem,
her recreation of the Cook Town Orchid using spades, water squirters and other plastic elements.
Other works saw steel wire ballerinas dangling from a canopy of trees; a swarm of paper cranes wavering in the wind, and visitors meandering through a maze of fallen branches, all decorated with declarations of love.
One of the more divisive pieces in the exhibition – Cat Men by Jason Sank saw vaguely disturbing, humanoid cats made from domestic cat fur prowl the natural landscape and earn the People’s Choice.
Now we get to explore the depths of artistic originality once again, discovering all the beauty, personality and intriguing social commentary that draws us to sculpture.
This new era for Sculpture on the Edge brings changes to the competition
categories and a generous donation from Flaxton Gardens, where First Place recipient will be awarded a prize of $10,000. The De Deyne Family Trust has provided a $5,000 prize for Highly Commended, and both the Emerging Artist and People’s Choice recipients will receive $1,000.
For the first time, Sculpture on the Edge will also offer a Local Artist prize of $2,000 for artists living on the Sunshine Coast and a Reclaimed & Recycled prize of $1,000 for works repurposing waste and other resources.
“We’re going to have workshops and artist talks, so it’ll become a much richer experience for the audience and the artists,” Gretchen said, mentioning lifelike sculpture and portrait sculpture as just a sample of the subjects to explore.
As Arts Connect Inc. remoulds, enriches and refines Sculpture on the Edge, we’re invited into a world where we might reshape ourselves.
Sculptural artists are calling us to interact with their intrusive artforms, to confront ourselves and the world around us, and finally, to respond.
See you on the edge!
Flaxton Gardens, 313 Flaxton Drive. 20 November - 4 December, 9am-3pm. FREE and open to the public. Flaxton Gardens will offer a set menu and takeaway options for hinterland picnics. Visit the website for more details including the Opening and Closing events! www.sculptureontheedge.com.au
A new season brings exciting new exhibitions and Noosa's galleries, studios and arts centres have something for everyone!
UNTIL 30 OCTOBER
ONE + ONE = THREE: NATALIE RYAN, PIP RYAN AND THE RYAN SISTERS
While Natalie and Pip Ryan maintain celebrated solo art practices that span drawing, watercolour, sculpture and installation, together they collaborate on projects that delve into the surreal, the kooky and the macabre.
UNTIL 30 OCTOBER
JORDYN BURNETT: A GLOW FROM BELOW
Jordyn Burnett peers through a feminist lens, using solid colours and illustrative characters to explore socio-political themes, her own experiences with mental health and the mundane.
Her work expresses a vulnerability shown through a vomit of colour. Riverside, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin Ph: 5329 6145 www.noosaregionalgallery.com.au
UNTIL 23 OCTOBER
CREATIVE GENERATION 2022 EXCELLENCE AWARDS IN VISUAL ARTS
The Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art promote and recognise excellence in senior visual art education and student achievement in visual art throughout Queensland’s state and non-state schools.
The awards offer the only collective exhibition of senior student artwork from each region of Queensland, recognising the talent and diversity of work in Queensland secondary schools.
FROM 28 OCTOBER UNTIL 4 DECEMBER
ALT.KNOWLEDGE
This exhibition showcases the excellence and diversity of student art from Noosa District High School.
These artworks are assessment pieces, and are a powerful insight into what is going on for Generation Z.
FROM 28 OCTOBER UNTIL 4 DECEMBER
DARREN WHITE: LET’S GO SOMEWHERE, ANYWHERE
Abstract Landscapes based around a spontaneous exploration of our surroundings, not limited to routine but of finding new things, that you didn’t necessarily know were there.
FROM 28 OCTOBER UNTIL 4 DECEMBER
SHARKA BOSAKOVA: UNMASKED
This large-scale interactive installation explores the body as a shifting landscape and has developed in response to place.
11A Maple Street, Cooroy Ph: 5442 6665 www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au
WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS
LEARN TO CROCHET WORKSHOPS
Learn to crochet with Janelle Turley every Saturday from 9.30am to 11.30am. Discover traditional hook and yarn techniques and stitching to create a Granny Square.
25 SEPTEMBER, 12.30PM – 4PM
HIGH TEA & ART
Put the last Sunday of each month in your calendar for High Tea and Art. You will be treated to a sumptuous High Tea. The materials are all supplied, and artist Pam Taylor will tutor you through a creative afternoon of fun with your own masterpiece to take home.
FROM 4 TO 25 OCTOBER
MARINE ART
Spend four weeks learning the techniques for painting seascapes with artist Lizzie Connor. Investigate the way wind, water, tide and light play a big part in making a natural-looking waterscape. Classes run on Tuesdays 4, 11, 18 and 25 October from 9am to 12pm.
FROM 29 TO 30 OCTOBER
ABSTRACT BOTANICA WORKSHOP
A weekend workshop learning the techniques of using botanica in abstract artworks with artist Bronwyn Barton. From 10am to 4pm, use botanical references to explore the idea of painting negatively to build composition, before composing a larger painting.
FROM 1 TO 22 NOVEMBER
CHARCOAL DRAWING
Learn how to create dynamic black and white images using the beautiful and flexible medium of charcoal during this four-week workshop with Lizzie Connor. Classes run on Tuesdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 November from 9am to 12pm.
19 NOVEMBER
CREATE A JOURNAL COVER
Jo Cook shares the rituals and tips to create a journal cover that reflects freedom and joy. From 9am to 4pm, she will demonstrate techniques such as rust transfers, acrylic skins, image transfers, sewn ‘vestments’, embellishing ideas and examples of journals including her published creative and writing journal.
Bookings required for members and non-members for all workshops. Wallace House, 1 Wallace Drive, Noosaville Ph: 5474 1211 www.noosaartsandcrafts.org.au
POMONA RAILWAY STATION GALLERY
24 SEPTEMBER
ART MARKET IN THE PADDOCK
Meet local artists, buy original art and discover local handmade products from artisans located around Noosa hinterland and coast.
UNTIL 28 SEPTEMBER
CLARE RIDDINGTON JONES: LOOK OUTSIDE
Carriage Room
This solo exhibition is a celebration of nature, its scenery, birds and animals. Clare’s colourful, textured and harmonious paintings capture nature at its best. Her images range from realism to abstraction and are all inspired by her own photographs.
FROM 24 SEPTEMBER UNTIL 26 OCTOBER
LEE BIRCH
Banana Shed
Lee Birch is an intuitive artist and the creator of joy-filled art workshops in Cooroy. Her art journey is one of a love of vibrant colour and the healing that this can bring to both the artist and the
viewer. She uses art to express emotion and to tap into her own intuition and body sensations, allowing them freedom through choice of and the stimulation of colour.
FROM 1 OCTOBER UNTIL 2 NOVEMBER
DIANE MCINERNEY
Carriage Room
Dianne McInerney has a passion for colour, country, sea and sky. She has an expansive array of subject matter expressed in kiln formed slumped glass, glass painting and glass sculpture. She also captures her joy of life in portraiture, animals, landscapes and abstracts in charcoal, acrylic and oil.
FROM 29 OCTOBER UNTIL 13 NOVEMBER
THE GREAT UPCYCLE CHALLENGE
Banana Shed
The Great Upcycling Challenge is an annual event in Noosa Shire that focuses on creative ideas on how to upcycle and diminish local waste. Festivities include talks, workshops, competitions, markets and more, taking place during National Recycling Week. Competition entries are displayed in the Banana Shed.
FROM 5 NOVEMBER UNTIL 30 NOVEMBER
BEATRICE POST: ALUMINIUMS
Carriage Room
This show is Beatrice’s first retrospective of her works on aluminium. Beatrice has worked with aluminium since 2017. Working in series, she has created more than 70 one-of-a-kind original wall pieces. Many have been selected for curated exhibitions, bought by private collectors and some have won prizes over the years.
10 Station Street, Pomona Ph: 5485 2950 www.pomonartgallery.com
CITY GALLERY + STUDIO
9 DECEMBER, 5PM – 7PM
DRIVEN TO ABSTRACTION
In the new exhibition space at the Sun City Gallery and Studio (formerly Arcadia Street Gallery), emerging yet highprofile female artists Ash Holmes, Ondine Seabrook, Amalia Keefer and Sara
Maria Darling present dreamy, abstract and nature-based artwork. For one night only, peruse the gallery walls while enjoying live music and natural wines. Kids are welcome, and their bikes too!
22 Project Avenue, Noosaville Ph: 0422 268 089 https://www.arcadiastreetgallery.com.au/
26 SEPTEMBER TO 21 OCTOBER
JAMES DOBSON
Connect with James’ highly individualised depictions of people’s names, all hand-drawn on pre-stamped envelopes.
24 OCTOBER TO 18 NOVEMBER
WENDY CAITLIN
Witness Wendy’s abstract explorations of the natural environment.
21 NOVEMBER TO 16 DECEMBER
JACKIE HILLEGERS
Encounter wildlife through Jackie’s nature-based photography.
36a Maple Street, Cooroy Ph: 5447 7131
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UNTIL 7 OCTOBER
JENNIE SMITH
Experience Jennie’s love of nature shining through in her vibrant, abstract, floral paintings..
10 OCTOBER TO 4 NOVEMBER
TIM NOLES
Explore Tim’s abstract and impressionist depictions of Australia’s diverse landscapes, people and emotions.
7 NOVEMBER TO 9 DECEMBER
PETER ‘MURAAY’ MULCAHY
Discover how Peter’s contemporary Aboriginal art reflects ancient cultures and dreaming stories in the now.
114 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin Ph: 5440 5289
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19th & 20th November - 10am - 4pm 'Woods Gallery' 16 BabbIing Brook PIace Rafter Country Estate, Eumundi www.madgebright.com | www.art-gallery.studio 0468 880 767
Welcome spring with a green scene. After all, it is the colour of life, renewal, nature and energy!
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DANNI MORRISON HOMEWARES EDITOR
Dust off those summer dresses and pull your Havaianas out of the cupboard, it’s time to shed the winter layers and enjoy the first snippets of warmer weather. It’s Spring baby! Since Covid, redecorating and zhuzhing our homes has become de rigueur, but now it’s time to cleanse, declutter and inject some fabulous Spring flavour into our most loved spaces. Textiles and linens of course, are one of the first seasonal swap outs made in the home. Consider teaming crisp white linens with light shades of textured fabrics like Boucle and canvas for a fresh look and feel that’s also interesting. All shades of green are on trend right now, I recommend sticking to one hue, be it yellow or blue-based and use it as freely as you will. In fact, this goes for all bright and bold colours this season as they ignite our individuality and showcase our personal flair. Go to town with colour! Have the best time, and remember this is your space, no one else’s - so love, enjoy, and thrive in it.
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PS: It’s time for your indoor plants to receive a little TLC
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Name Nikki Rowe
Business Weaver Green
How and when was your business born?
Pure serendipity! After a combined 23 years working on superyachts, Rupert and I were looking for a new business, and our shared love of antiques led us to sourcing rustic antiques from France and the UK and bringing them to Noosa.
We saw the brand Weaver Green in the What’s Hot section in an antiques magazine in the UK and knew instantly it would be perfect for the Australian lifestyle.
What do you love most about the business?
Apart from my love of textiles, colours and everything interiors, I can’t go past the fact that we have helped to save over 200 million plastic bottles from going into landfill and our oceans.
What sets Weaver Green apart?
The sustainability of our product. Giving something that is used once and then discarded a long and useful life – as well as the ethical elements of the business – really set us apart from many homewares companies.
From an everyday living perspective, our rugs are washable and mould and stain resistant, so great for yet another El Niño summer!
They’re also completely dust mite free, so great for allergy sufferers. All our hard-wearing flat weave rugs and cushions are great outdoors – and claw-proof too!
How is Weaver Green sustainable?
From the collecting of the plastic bottles that are used to make our
products through to shipping our products out to our customers, we try to make sure each process is as environmentally sustainable and ethical as possible.
We work with women’s groups in India to collect the bottles for a fair wage, and then use factories with a closed loop system (reusing the same water over and over), as well as burning unwanted rice husks to heat the vats and using nontoxic dyes to dye the yarn.
Overall, making the rugs from recycled plastic uses 90% less water and 70% less energy than making new yarn!
How would you describe your interior style and how it translates to your business?
My personal interior style combines a love of old and interesting pieces, blended with organic textures such as wood, stone and white render, all thrown together in a relaxed Mediterranean vibe – fairly natural with eclectic pops of colour. But to be honest, I love so many different design styles and I’m passionate about helping people create the perfect space for them.
We offer styling advice and love when our clients bring us images and measurements and ask us to help them
...making the rugs from recycled plastic uses 90% less water and 70% less energy...
choose the perfect textiles for the space!
What trends are you currently seeing?
I am very passionate about reducing our impact on the earth, and like fast fashion, fast homewares play a huge role in the waste problem.
Fundamentally I feel that your home should be filled with timeless things that you love, and that make you feel relaxed and calm.
In saying that, a renovation or home makeover is the perfect time to choose things that last and won’t need to be replaced every year! In 2023 I think we will see the trend for calm, natural colours and textures continue to
dominate when designing our interiors, and I can definitely see why!
What can we expect to see in future?
We have an incredible new canvas fabric, made of course from recycled bottles, which we will be making into a range of fabulous outdoor products such as hammocks!
What makes a room come alive?
Variation of textures and shapes are important, as well as a colour thread throughout the room, such as a piece of art that has the same colour as a cushion.
Plants also give any room a lift, as well as purifying the air in the room!
What are your top tips when it comes to finding the perfect style for your home?
Research, research, research. Make sure you know exactly what you want and be prepared to search and sometimes wait for the right pieces to be available. Make lots of mood boards, and you might be surprised at how your final vision turns out.
What do you love about being IN Noosa?
The nature mostly. I just love being surrounded by green spaces and of course the beautiful ocean and beaches. I also love that it still really feels like a small town despite how busy it has become.
Fave Hobby: I have just started Outrigging and it’s so much fun!
Fave Drink: Margarita
Fave Food: Mexican
Fave Colour: Green (of course)
Fave City: Definitely Rome! Incredible food, wine and the architecture and history is just mind-blowing.
The perfect combination of an interior designer, electrician and avant-garde design is illuminating homes with warmth, ambience and aesthetic beauty. Georgia Beard switches on to good lighting.
From custom-built architecture to cookie-cutter suburbia, downlights have become the default for Australian homes. They’re practical and inexpensive, but they can also be cold, jarring and unflattering and leave us with an undercurrent of agitation, a sense of wrongness.
Once the right lighting complements the furniture and draws the eyes to focal points in the room, we realise we’ve been missing something.
Hermon Hermon was established in Richmond, Melbourne by design luminaries Barbara and John Hermon as a go-to for Melbourne designers, architects and renovators looking for individual pieces to complete their projects, including a stunning range of lighting.
After a few decades in the realms of interior design, Susanne Anthony and electrician David Hulstone were offered the opportunity to continue importing and distributing the iconic lighting brands when Barbara and John retired - Hermon Hermon Lighting was born. Susanne and David added to their experience with a ten-week course in lighting at RMIT where lighting designer David Bird led them on a night tour of Melbourne, revealing the beam angles, colours and brightness illuminating the city’s architecture. Since then, lighting has become the first feature they notice when they walk into a room.
Early in 2022, the couple opened their showroom in Noosa to supply artisanal floor lamps, pendant lights and lighting consultancy for architects, interior
designers and homeowners.
Partnering with lighting designers Hive, Schema, Vulcan and Industria, they source nature-based, hand-crafted and specially-designed products from rural Filipino communities.
Artisans peel bark from Salago shrubs, shred the material into fibres and mush those fibres into paper mâché. This material forms the unique, hand-built shapes of Little People and C U C Me pendant lights.
Meanwhile, hand-laid spines of palm leaves create the linear patterns encasing the Kai Arc Floor Lamp. Other lights are framed in sustainably-sourced metal, hand-woven and welded into intricate designs to create stunning statements. These fixtures are less like appliances
and more like art, transforming our living spaces with warmth and ambience.
As an electrician, David explains we’re attracted to the comfort and tranquillity of warm lighting. The stark, clinical effect of cool light should be reserved for task areas, such as kitchens, offices, garages and laundries. When styled in bedrooms, living rooms and dining areas, warm, diffused light creates a relaxing ambience.
“Ambient lighting is good when reflected off the ceiling with uplights, pendants on a dimmer, wall sconces, picture lights and recessed lighting,” he says.
He prefers not to see the light source, hiding a blinding bulb behind panels or shades while allowing light to wash over different surfaces.
Just like the source, the level of brightness can be modified. With added light dimmers, an intense beam for homework at the dining table becomes a soft glow for after-dinner drinks and conversation.
With years of experience in interior design, Susanne recommends choosing light sources based on the layout of the furniture it’s meant to illuminate.
“You don’t want to highlight
everything in the room,” she says. “You need some negative space, but if you position your lights properly, you can highlight the best features of the room.”
She also emphasises the importance of balancing light fixtures with the size and materials of furniture pieces.
“We specialise in oversized lights, which are perfect for voids,” she says.
“When it comes to pendant lights, they’ve got to look right even when they’re turned off, because they are a piece of art,” David adds.
This is where height and positioning come into play. When pendants hang at one height, they make a home look like a
When it comes to pendant lights, they’ve got to look right even when they’re turned off, because they’re a piece of art.
lighting store. Instead, David suggests lowering pendants over dining tables and elevating pendants over walking spaces, creating a visually interesting dynamic.
To absorb these harmonious, atmospheric experiences from your light fixtures, they must be considered from the start. Consult Hermon Hermon during the planning stages of home builds, so you can explore a variety of options and order custom designs.
As Susanne and David illuminate our spaces, lighting is no longer an afterthought – it’s a fundamental part of the interior design process to harness the power of light, properly.
Architecture has been a marker of our local culture from colonial life to current day. This year’s Sunshine Coast Open House opens the doors to our historic and contemporary designs, as Georgia Beard explores.
We live in a region where tradition and modernity work in synergy with one another. To understand our culture, we look to the past; to shape our culture, we look to the future. The architecture of the Sunshine Coast offers a firm foundation for that connection.
Weatherboard chapels, town halls topped with gables and veranda-wrapped colonial homes remind us of our history.
Scattered along coastlines and in rural towns, they’ve survived a century or two of wild weather and urban development. Now we’re making sure they stand strong for generations to come.
Just as historic architecture deserves space on the Coast, so too do modern and innovative designs.
Local architects draw inspiration from natural surrounds and experiment with archaic and cutting-edge techniques. Their homes often harmonise with the environment, built from sustainable materials to welcome fresh air, sunlight and organic sounds.
Together, these places where we work and rest cultivate a living, everexpanding heritage.
Opening doors to some of our best homes and workspaces, the fifth annual Sunshine Coast Open House allows us to experience that heritage for ourselves.
On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October, we can tour a remarkable range of contemporary, heritage and sustainable buildings across the region, including some first-timers.
Sunshine Coast Open House Committee Chair Lindy Atkin said 27 buildings were opening and offering guided and selfguided tours with the aim of encouraging the general public to explore and experience.
“Open House provides a rare chance to meet the inspirational people, architects, designers, planners, engineers, and historians who create, build or preserve these buildings and whose contributions make the Sunshine Coast a unique and special place,” said Ms Atkin.
“Sunshine Coast Open House prides itself on showcasing the rich architectural diversity and history of the region and opening the doors to many interesting and beautiful spaces not often shared with the wider populace.”
Discover the history of our hinterland towns, from the Eumundi School of Arts Hall and newly renovated Eumundi Museum to Yandina’s 19th century house, Koongalba or grab a sneak peek at the Nambour Tram Terminus
Explore the heritage-listed Landsborough Museum, home to more than 14,000 historical objects which tells
the story of the region and its people.
Step inside the Geddes House, a renovated mid-century beach house, or Family Tree House, a renovated timberframed cottage embracing its landscape.
Moving into the modern, Eumundi House opens a treasure chest of contemporary design and Headland House offers sweeping views of the Sunshine Coast from its clean balcony and open-plan floors. The Wishlist Centre, now in development, provides hospital accommodation to support
patients and their families in a state-ofthe-art multilevel space.
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the 2022 Sunshine Coast Open House program showcased design through the ages.
“This year’s program celebrates innovative architectural design and sustainable development alongside early settler designs that responded so well to environmental conditions,” Mayor Jamieson said.
“Tours offer a rare opportunity to hear from experts, gather inspiration, ask questions and just enjoy our region’s unique and diverse architecture.
“Sunshine Coast Council is proud to once again sponsor Open House, a must for architectural enthusiasts, budding designers or young families.”
Sunshine Coast Open House will also feature its popular photography competition, several guided walking tours, the Future Design Forum, Ask an Architect mini-consultations, an engaging workshop for high-school students interested in architecture, Australia’s Big Things Talk, the inaugural SCOH Children’s Program, and an Urban Sketchfest for those who love drawing.
The complete building list will be launched on Wednesday 21 September. Learn more about Sunshine Coast Open House or register for a tour or event at www.sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au
Big Things get even Bigger
Thursday 6 October from 6pm
Australia’s ‘BIG Things’ Talk with Dr Amy Clarke at Banana Bender Pub, Palmview.
Architect for a Day
Saturday 15 October from 9.30am
High school students interested in studying architecture and design have an opportunity to learn more about the profession at a special workshop.
Ask an Architect at ACE.
Saturday 15 October from 3.30pm
Thinking about building a new home or renovating an existing one? Book your free mini consultation with an architect.
Walking Tours
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October
Discover special places and learn more about the Sunshine Coast during several small group walking tours.
Sketchfest
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October
Celebrate the Sunshine Coast’s urban environment through Urban Sketching. This is a great opportunity for local artists and the public to participate with local and visiting urban sketchers.
Children’s Program
A fun activity book for children, full of amazing sketches and puzzles by some of the Sunshine Coast’s most creative architects, designers and organisations.
Photo Competition
Enter the Sunshine Coast Open House Photography Competition for your chance to win $1,000. All entries must be uploaded to www.sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au before 5pm on Wednesday 26 October.
The best buying opportunities and options can be found with the right help, as Jennifer Swaine discovers.
Alot can happen in three months – especially when it comes to the property market.
Since I last chatted with Noosa Buyers Agent, Kirstie Klein Hunter, we have seen a new federal government sworn in, interest rates have increased sharper and faster than was predicted earlier in the year, the inflation rate is expected to peak at 7.75 per cent by the December quarter of 2022 and the electricity market has all but imploded, sending rates through the roof and leaving consumers tightening their belts for fear of further increases.
But it’s not all bad news according to
Kirstie who has a background in financial markets before she ventured into real estate aquisitions four years ago.
“While the market is definitely subdued, with not a lot of movement happening at the moment, now is the perfect time to buy, especially if you are a cash buyer or you are approved for finance,” Kirstie said.
“The interest rate rises have pushed some buyers out of the market, or into a lower segment of the market, meaning that there are less buyers chasing after the same prestige properties than there was 6-12 months ago and this has taken some of the heat out of the market.”
As a specialist in the Noosa region who works with real estate agents to secure properties for interstate and overseas clients, here’s what she thinks we can expect to see over the coming months: Prestige market remains strong
Kirstie said the high end of town was faring well but there continues to be limited stock in sought-after locations for high-net-worth clients. Kirstie said many of the prime locations in and around Noosa are still very tightly held with property owners not willing to sell. Apartments lure cashed-up buyers
Kirstie notes an interesting trend of investors finding apartments more
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attractive for a number of reasons:
1. LOCAL LETTING LAWS – the new letting laws that came into effect in February 2022 are now starting to bite. Enquiry for apartments that are close to the water with long term and short-term letting history are more attractive to investors.
2. NEW QLD LAND TAX LAWS - From 30 June 2023, when the Queensland Government calculates land tax, they will use the total value of your Australian land. The current tax-free thresholds are $600,000 for individuals (other than absentees) and $350,000 for companies, trustees and absentees.
This includes your taxable land in Queensland and ‘Relevant interstate land’ including land located in another state or territory that is valued under interstate valuation legislation. It is important to note however, that you will only pay tax on the land you own in Queensland.
3. LOCATION – Purchasing an apartment increases your chances of water views and being closer to the beach, restaurants, cafes and bars - thus increasing the appeal to holiday makers and allowing for higher rental returns.
On the Ex-pat radar
Perhaps it is because of the location
and perhaps it is because of its reputation in international markets but Kirstie says she is seeing a sharp increase in enquiry from buyers living and working overseas.
“In the last week alone, I have had two enquiries from ex-pats who have never set foot in Noosa however, they see it as a good investment option as it is a highly sought-after location with limited stock. And I would agree,” Kirstie said.
Although many of Kirstie’s clients are cash buyers, she says people are missing out on really good buys because they are waiting to see if there will be a drop in real estate prices.
“People are waiting to ‘time’ the market with many buyers sitting on the fence,” she said. “What many people do not realise about this strategy is, your borrowing capacity also reduces every time there is an RBA cash rate increase.
“A basic rule of thumb is if the cash rate increases by 50 basis points your capacity to borrow decreases by 5 per cent. As a result, your borrowing capacity may be significantly impacted, and you may not be able to purchase in your preferred area.
Klein Hunter Property Buyers specialise in sourcing and negotiating residential property purchases for local, interstate, and international clients.
“If you are borrowing, it is important to ensure you have current pre-approval.
“While this doesn’t affect cash buyers it does affect those relying on a loan to secure the property of their dreams.”
Interest rates would have to be the most talked about factor in the property market at the moment.
With inflation expected to peak in Australia in late 2022 three of the big four lenders have recently decreased their four-year owner-occupied fixed interest rates.
Kirstie said this was a good indication that the banks are not expecting interest rates to rise as high as first expected –which is good news for borrowers.
While there are many variable factors in the property market at the moment there are some certainties that will not change and that includes the fact that Noosa has a finite amount of stock and that much of the prestige stock continues to be tightly held.
Kirstie’s advice is that on that basis alone, when you find the right property in and around Noosa, and it is priced for the current market conditions, you need to move quickly or you may miss out.
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Whether you’re moving in or renting out, Property Strategist and Buyer’s Agent Christine Mount goes to the heart of real estate – authentically embracing a new community and a new way of living. Georgia Beard discovers her strategy for helping homebuyers live their luxe life.
Familiar with all the practical and emotional aspects of moving to a new country, state or postcode, Luxe Coastal Property Buyers is firmly embedded in the region – and they want to help you do the same.
Principal and Founder Christine Mount brings to the buying process thirty years of industry expertise in residential, commercial and investment sales and property management.
Earning a Business Degree in Property Valuations, her real estate career began in Melbourne’s historic warehouse homes before expanding to strategic property investments in Singapore.
Mount
Now she’s living her luxe life in Noosa, guiding expat, interstate and locals from property consultation to settlement with an all-female team.
“I spend a lot of time upfront developing a purchase strategy for my clients,” she says. “What I call their purchase strategy is stepping into their ‘luxe’ – what brings joy to their life.
“I’ve discovered that everyone’s luxe is uniquely theirs – what their motivation is to move and what is front of mind. We create their strategy to reflect this.”
Her wealth of knowledge is invaluable when searching, negotiating and buying one the biggest assets you’ll own.
In Queensland, it’s ‘Buyer Beware’ where the onus is on the buyer to do its own investigations on the property as the seller has limited obligations to disclose information about existing dwellings; this is very different to New South Wales and Victoria, where a seller must provide a legal “disclosure document” (section 32) before selling a property.
With experience behind her, Christine knows exactly what to look for so once the transaction closes, you’ll know you can trust the home you’re moving into.
Luxe Coastal’s buying process extends far beyond the transaction, with a full suite of concierge services ensuring seamless integration into your new life.
“We can recommend property professionals like conveyancers and mortgage brokers; even interior designers - but we go the next step further,” Christine says.
“We can connect you to the local community, whether you’re looking for the best seafood, the most brilliant beautician or luxurious day spas; we take the time to understand what you need.
Christine also supports investors with an investment strategy driven by numbers rather than personal needs.
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“We determine what income or capital appreciation clients are seeking and what price point they’re looking at,” she says.
“If it’s a holiday home, the strategy must reflect that of the family who’s buying the home, because they’re spending a lot of time in it too. We also look at how they can maximise rental returns in that property.”
Luxe Coastal’s Living Your Luxe Life Podcast creates conversations with residential and commercial real estate agents as well as people who have found their forever home.
Tune in to conversations ranging from the macroeconomic influences on property to the local nuances of submarkets.
Whether you’re seeking a place to put down roots or pick up returns on investment, Luxe Coastal’s industry expertise and connections will help you experience your luxe life, both in the home and in your community.
From high-end waterfront escapes in Noosa to the flourishing suburbs around Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Christine is passionate about settling buyers into their properties with support from industry partners.
PROPERTY WORKSHOP
THE ART OF LUXE: BUYING PROPERTY IN NOOSA AND THE SUNSHINE COAST
If you are a property investor or looking to become one, join Christine and an expert panel to learn how to create your ‘luxe life’.
Presenting Speaker: Christine Mount will present a Property Outlook for the region and share the top 3 mistakes to avoid when buying property.
Guest Speaker: Sue Willis, MD Niche Luxury Accommodation will share the top 3 mistakes to avoid when leasing out your luxe holiday abode
Panel Discussion:
Christine and Sue will be joined by:
Louise Blennerhassett, Director CBRE: Macro Market overview – where we see opportunity Jess Peisley, interior designer Coote & Co: Tips on styling to maximise return on your luxe home or holiday rental
Drinks, canapés and artful conversation!
Wednesday 5 October, 5.30pm
Where: The Gallery Eumundi
6/32 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
FREE EVENT - RSVP ESSENTIAL (see below) Lucky Door Prizes: Noosa Gift Co Hamper IN Noosa limited edition Parfait Gin Buyers consultation and bespoke candle.
Join Christine Mount and a panel of expert speakers for a market update, advice and insight if you're looking at buying property and maximising your investment options.
Enjoy Italian Prosecco, canapes and artful conversation in a creative space. Chat with Art Gallery owner Karen Beardsley on the value of investing in art.
WHEN: Wednesday 5 October, 5.30pm
WHERE: 6/32 The Gallery, Hastings St, Noosa Heads Scan the QR Code to book
Drinks, canapés and artful conversation!
Lucky door prize IN Noosa Limited Edition Gin, Noosa Gift Co Hamper, Buyers Consultation
Now more than ever we are seeking homes with gardens that add not just street appeal and value to our houses, but also provide a space to unwind and escape, as Alison Smith discovers.
With a shift towards hybrid and work from home arrangements has come the desire to bring more greenery into our homes. Spending more time indoors meant we’ve jooshed our nests and it’s common knowledge that plants in our work and living spaces create a sense of calm, colour and clean air.
If you are new to indoor plants a good place to start is with a Spathiphyllm or Peace Lily as they are more commonly known. A great air purifier and even as the plant label suggests, simply ‘water when dry’. A bonus hint for beginners with this one is to dump the plant and pot in a bucket of water when the leaves look a little droopy and let the plant do its magic. An hour or so later it will be as good as new - we can attest to this as we have resuscitated these hardy plants in our office many times!
and vegetables relegated to the back corner of the garden. Instead many varieties can be grown in pots and vertical gardens in our patio areas.
The Zanzibar Gem is also a fave when it comes to low maintenance indoor plants. The catch phrase on these beauties are ‘thrives on neglect’ - now that’s my kind of plant! Perfectly suited to any busy home, and unlike kids or animals they will continue to flourish with nearly no attention.
Simon Van Roy of Manawee Garden Centre agrees saying there has been lots of new people coming into the nursery looking to green their workspace and these are two plants you just can’t go wrong with.
This low maintenance trend is flowing onto our outdoor garden areas. Formal
Zanzibar Gem
hedges and high maintenance are on the way out. Instead gardeners are embracing the low maintenance and natural shapes of plants. Sweeping soft grasses, native varieties and delicate flowers are being embraced to create an almost wild look.
According to Simon, creating layers with foliage shapes and textures will help achieve this look.
“When refreshing a garden, think about the plants natural growth shape,” he said. “Take your cues from what is already available and look at giving back to nature to ‘rewild’ our backyards.
“This will also create a haven for the insects, bees and birds and allow our backyards to have a more authentic look and feel.”
Even our edible gardens are following this style. Alfresco kitchens are pretty standard and a common occurrence with our coastal lifestyles into our outdoor living spaces. No longer are the herbs
Think vertical wall planters brimming with fresh herbs right near the BBQ ready to be freshly picked and added to marinades; strawberries, tomatoes and snow peas threaded over a trellis near the kitchen door waiting to be picked for a fresh snack barely even making it to the kitchen. Surround your seating area with lemons and limes for the convenience to add your fresh produce into your zesty spring cocktails.
One trend that is on the rise across all aspects of our lives is sustainability. While many don’t realise the level of plastic used within the garden industry, it’s been something that has been on the minds of Manawee. As one of the largest garden centres on the Coast servicing domestic and commercial operators they see a lot of single use plastics, and when offered the chance to help close the loop, they jumped at the chance. You can now drop off all your PP5 plastic pots and plant labels at Manawee. From here they are collected, chipped and sent back into the loop to be reused as new garden pots.
I’m hoping these gardening influences are here to stay. Finally my style of extreme low-maintenance / survive or die gardening that I’ve been perfecting over the years is finally catching on.
Pete Goodlet shares his tips to ensure you are giving your garden some love this spring.
What a joy it is to feel the warm rays of spring sunshine on our shoulders. After what can only be described as a soggy summer we have been treated to the joys of a chilly winter. Cosying by the wood fire can have a certain charm, but the novelty has well and truly worn off!
It is time for the joy spring to come shining into our lives. Let’s throw off the last of the winter glooms and open our senses to sunshine, flowers, and sweet scents upon a warm spring breeze.
Let the blue skies of Noosa make us smile. In our gardens the sunshine warms the soil and with a clever bit of photosynthesis our gardens burst forth with abundant, subtropical splendour.
There is certainly an abundance of water in our garden beds, but all that rain will have well and truly depleted the essential nutrients and minerals needed to promote good strong growth.
A well-balanced organic fertiliser will get things on their way but remember a little, often, is the better way to fertilise. This way you avoid rapid soft growth that is prone to insect attack and having excess fertiliser wash away and contaminate our waterways.
Liquid foliage feeds are a great way to boost plants without overloading the soil. Build up your soil microbes and organic material with a good layer of compost and mulch. Strong healthy soil will lead to strong healthy plants.
Let that sunshine hit our windows and garden beds too. Spring is a great time to assess the growth of your trees and large
shrubs. Get pruning, keep your privacy and structure, but allow light and views through. Dappled light tantalises us and stimulates our minds... to wander down the dappled glade to the babbling brook… or the babbling garden writer. Spring brings out the poet in us all.
Speaking of babbling brooks, get some water in your garden. Even a large bowl with a burbler and a couple of goldfish can add another dimension. Complement this with exotic water plants and you can create another universe to explore - as well as protection for your finned friends from feathered foes. Feeding your fish as they pop to the surface, greeting you with their big round smiles brings a smile to your face and smiling is so good for you. I’m smiling as I write this.
Colour! Splash it round with gay abandon. Just like popping on a bright Hawaiian shirt can put you in the mood for a tikki bar and a cocktail – well to be honest pretty much anything can – so too colour in the garden lifts your mood and heightens your spirits and I’m not talking tequila here. For foliage colour it is hard to go past the glorious pinks and burgundies of cordylines.
Sunlight through the architecturally beautiful Dracaena Marginata Tricolor is magic to behold and provides some equally striking shadows. ‘Flamboyant’ best describes the flowers of the subtropical garden. The dancing hibiscus with its twirling skirts and outrageous glimpses of inner beauties. Heliconia’s with their pendulous flowers flaunting an almost scandalous array of hot reds, oranges, and pinks.
Colour is not all that flowers can bring to the garden as scented plants can work a magic of their own. The sweet scent of a daphne will always remind me of my mum. For as much as she loved gardenias her absolute favourite was the daphne by our front door.
I’m reminded of a family ritual of an early evening walk around the block, with mother leading, several kids in tow and Gretel the duck waddling behind. Mum with her keen sense of smell adored the waft of a neighbours daphne. As the last of the days heat drew out the delightful scent and cast it our way, mum would take a deep sniff, smile, and wander on. Scents add a touch of wonder to your garden. Seek out your favourites and plant them where you can most appreciate them.
Art in the garden inspires us. It can spark both thought and conversation. Don’t play it too safe. Choose something original that appeals to you or if inspiration strikes, whip up something yourself. It’s amazing what you can achieve with some sticks, copper wire and found objects. Surely our imagination is a sense we can nurture.
Stuart and his team at Earth Creation Landscapes are bursting with imagination and create beautiful gardens to light up all your senses. They are also experts at whipping your garden into shape.
Bring on the joy of spring. Heighten your senses and raise your spirits… this time I may well mean tequila… get out there; get some sun on your face and give your garden some love.
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Paul Bird explores the modern Divisions of Labour and suggests a Spring Clean to provide new energy and freshness.
Division of labour, the separation of a work process into a number of tasks, with each task performed by a separate person or group of persons. It is most often applied to systems of mass production and is one of the basic organizing principles of the assembly line.” –Encyclopedia Britannica.
One of the fathers of modern economics, Adam Smith, famously illustrated the concept of The Division in his 18th century treatise The Wealth of Nations by outlining the 18 separate processes required to manufacture the humble pin.
He pointed to the potential for manifold productivity increases (number of pins produced per day) by adopting such a system.
It makes perfect sense to us now that assigning tasks based on experience, skill and natural tendencies - at work or in the home - will get the best outcomes.
Prior to the creation of the assembly line what makes perfect sense to us now was obviously not a widespread practice of early civilisation.
Our modern interpretation on this theory is impeccable isn’t it? The best people for the best job producing the best outcomes etc.
As an observer of my own and others’ behaviour however, I see this beautiful theory come unstuck in daily life when human frailties and emotions intervene.
Economic theories often ignore the human dimension and so it is with The Division; it can also produce souldestroying repetition which can undermine creativity and the joy of life.
Have you ever found yourself performing a task, at work or home, and find yourself wondering: “however did I end up here doing this”?
I have felt like Alice in Wonderland several times over the years tumbling down, down a rabbit hole of tasks and choices and ending up in a place which is both unfamiliar and unpleasant.
The performance of tasks and how well we do them, impacts upon our quality of life at all levels – physically, mentally
and emotionally, as well as spiritually. Our willingness and ability to perform these tasks also impacts on our selfefficacy which is a key feeder into self-confidence and mental health.
Life sometimes seems to be one endless (production?) line of tasks, a ceaseless birth-to-death manifestation of our natural restlessness as humans.
I am not saying that the experience of performing tasks is always negative. They are of course absolutely required in order to take care of the basics – shelter, food and water – and also for the higher pursuits of self-actualisation; the fun and revelatory stuff.
The Division has offered us much in return for its downsides.
Our civilisation, and all that it offers us here in this lucky country, is founded upon - and functions because of - our unrelenting task identification and completion. It is in our DNA.
Some of the tasks we end up doing are purely accidental in nature; they have been assigned to us by others seemingly randomly; or we somehow seemed to show a propensity for that particular type of task – or perhaps nobody else put their hand up and if we do not do them they won’t get done at all.
I am not talking about delegation as this involves power structures and we have all been on the end of that process where we are told to do something, sometimes against our better judgement.
I am talking about The Divisions that may build up over time between ‘equal’ partners, career or personal.
Some tasks are assigned following discussion and analysis about who is best placed, by experience or time availability, to do a particular job. How grown-up.
Assigning tasks like this is always best, in my opinion. The goal is to play to each person’s strengths and minimise weaknesses (the risk of failure) by spreading the tasks for the best outcome.
My experience is that this happens –every now and then.
More frequent however is the “power of random” where the wrong people end
up doing the wrong jobs. Familiar?
Undertaking tasks which are outside our experience or comfort zone can have poor or even disastrous consequences. Conversely it can be the ‘making’ of you. This “power of random” is at its most intrusive and destructive when the jobs that no-one wants to do, the ones that are important but will fall between the cracks if left alone, end up being done by someone who is rubbish at them.
Sometime that someone is you. Yes, I know it is hard to believe. It takes a fair level of self-awareness to admit that you are not the best person for the job.
Our old travelling companions Pride, Control and Resentment play a part here. It seems to me that a Spring Clean of your Divisions of Labour can provide new energy and freshness. Are there tasks which you are performing at work or in the home that you will never be good at, or from which you recoil? Is there someone better suited to do these, or at least have a go? Can you swap tasks?
Some Divisions analytics might help. Write down all your jobs and how well you are doing them, whether you like them and whether they should go elsewhere. Are there jobs being done by others that you would enjoy doing and for which you feel better suited?
Sometimes we end up doing things purely as Labours of Love, because we know they will ease the burden of someone else who we care about. We may need to grit our teeth and shoulder our way through these jobs as they bring their own, different rewards. There is a perverse nature where the higher the irksome factor, the greater the satisfaction. This is where we also learn about our capacity for compassion. Time to look at your task lists with a view to a Divisions Spring Clean.
The Great Sandy Biosphere is home to the tallest and most complete rainforests growing on sand. It also provides the world’s best observable example of ancient sand dunes.
The Noosa region was declared a Biosphere Reverve by UNESCO in 2007. Adjacent is the Great Sandy Biosphere - the world’s only two adjoining biospheres.
The Noosa Biosphere Reserve is home to 2346 species of plants and over 700 species of native animalsat least 49 of these are internationally significant.
61 different regional ecosystems have been identified within the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
44% of all Australia’s birdlife diversity resides within the Noosa Biosphere.
Explore the Noosa Everglades and Upper Noosa River by canoe, boat, kayak or on foot.
Noosa River is the only river system in Australia that has its entire upper catchment protected in National Park.
The Mary Valley rewards with a landscape patch-worked with grazing cattle, macadamia farms, rainforests, endless rolling hills and quaint heritage towns.
The Noosa Trail Network is a series of world-class, multi-use trails for walking, mountain biking and horse-riding.
66% of the Noosa Shire has high value biodiversity significance.
There are more than 450km of public bikeways and walking paths through the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
Noosa is one of 10 World Surfing Reserves around the globe.
Tallow Residences is both the embodiment and culmination of what has become one of Noosa’s most celebrated development precincts – Settler’s Cove. These stunning elevated apartments, set amongst natural bushland with views to Noosa Hill, showcase design excellence. Superb craftsmanship and exceptional finishes live up to Settler’s Cove benchmark in every aspect.
Tallow Residences is your last opportunity to call this very special part of Noosa home.
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