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Issue 116 | Thursday, 24 July, 2014

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Hoax call probe

By JONATHON HOWARD A HOAX caller who phoned Noosa Coast Guard QF5 with a fake emergency last week has been described as an “idiot”, as local police launch an investigation into the matter.

Noosa Heads police are working with the Noosa Coast Guard to track down the prankster who dialled in the fake distress call from Noosa River on Monday 14 July.

The caller contacted Noosa Coast Guard about 3am and said their vessel was stricken in the Noosa River and required towing.

And according to Noosa Coast Guard section and media officer Ian Hall, it’s not the first time Noosa Coast Guard has received a prank call.

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By JONATHON HOWARD

The future of the Council Cabs service is uncertain as Noosa Council meets to consider whether to continue the Sunshine Coast Council-led scheme.

Cab service in the balance

By JONATHON HOWARD NOOSA Council is considering whether to scrap or retain the council cab service.

Council Cabs is a transport service which assists people aged 60 and over from their home to specified shops or medical precincts.

The service is available one day per week at a cost of $2 one way.

Service figures from Noosa Council reveal usage of the Council Cabs has ranged from 54 people in December last year, to as many as 93 people in a council cab in April this year.

However, a lack of actively promoting the service which has not taken place since mid2013 has resulted in static passenger numbers.

The service was implemented in May 2010 by the former Sunshine Coast Council and is funded by the Public Transport Levy.

Noosa councillors were provided five different potential options to deal with the council cab service during the council’s Infrastructure and Services Committee meeting on Tuesday 22 July.

The five options are given below: Continue Council Cabs without any promotion.

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· Continue Council Cabs and actively promote

the services. With promotion, the annual cost to council will increase.

Continue Council Cabs with a fare increase without promotion. Increasing the fare to $3 each way would result in a reduced annual cost from $10,460 to about $8,820.

Continue Council Cabs with a $3 fare increase and actively promote the services.

The increase in fare would partly offset the increased costs due to promotion.

Discontinue Council Cabs and advise existing users of the alternative transport options.

Councillors were asked to consider the document’s recommendation which was in favour of option five: “discontinue the service and advise of alternative transport options”.

Among those other transport options available are the State Government Taxi Subsidy Scheme, Qld Ambulance Service, Home and Community Care, ComLink, Department of Veterans Affairs, Noosa Day Respite Centre and public transport options using Translink.

Councillors were expected to make a final decision on the matter in the coming days.

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TOURISM Noosa has stepped up efforts to attract more visitors to Noosa by using the tagline “You Could Be Here”.

Tourists flock from far and wide to visit Noosa, but none more than those wanting to escape the southern chill from Melbourne, Sydney and New Zealand.

The marketing campaign features a Noosa tram in Melbourne, Noosa buses in Sydney and 80,000 promotional postcards to be delivered.

Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham said Melbourne and Sydney were Noosa’s largest interstate markets, with a combined 315,000 visitors per year.

“They are also our highest yielding markets spending $311 million annually,” he said.

“The campaign is all about showcasing Noosa’s beautiful winter weather to those in cooler regions, who may be thinking about taking a mid-year holiday.”

Mr Massingham said the “You Could Be Here” campaign was officially launched this month by Australia’s number one breakfast show, Sunrise, in a tactical move to showcase Noosa to the nation.

The half-hourly Sunrise weather segments featured 17 crosses in several Noosa locations including Noosa Main Beach, Noosaville and Pomona.

“The Sunrise weather team coming to Noosa for three days resulted in over $10 million of dollars worth of publicity”, said Mr Massingham.

Tourism Noosa’s signature Noosa Melbourne tram is rolling through the streets each and every day in key areas including Toorak,

“You Could Be Here”: Soaking up the sun rays were from left Kelly Harrison, Charlotte Naylor and Kimberly Naylor all enjoying a visit to Noosa.

South Yarra, St Kilda and along Swanston Street and the iconic intersection of Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Young and Jackson Hotel and St Paul’s Cathedral.

A host of 10 buses in Sydney are also encouraging busy city-workers to take time out in the Noosa sunshine, with full-back creative travelling across the inner city and surrounding networks, from Bondi to Manly and Balmain to Rose Bay. Across each city over 80,000 Avant Card postcards are being distributed in targeted cafes, galleries, restaurants and cinemas, and to support these strong brands campaign activities are a host of co-operative opportunities for tourism businesses across targeted print and digital avenues in Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand.

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Drink driving an epidemic SHOCKING statistics from local police have highlighted Noosa’s growing problem with drink driving as Noosa Magistrates’ Court was once again packed with drink driving defendants.

Police Prosecutor Sergeant Shane Raison said it was becoming all too common for more than 40 per cent of defendants at the court to be appearing on drink driving charges.

Within the last few weeks, Sgt Raison reported, of all the defendants appearing on the day, 39 per cent were charged with drink driving or drug offences, and 41.9 per cent of defendants faced similar charges the following week.

On Tuesday, another eight people faced court charged with drink driving. Blood alcohol readings ranged from 0.29 per cent to 0.180 per cent, and a staggering 0.387 per cent reading, which police will allege was returned by a 45-year-old Tewantin woman.

Sgt Raison said the increasing number of offenders

was frustrating, with another 17 people due to appear in court next week to face drink driving charges.

“But, we’re taking a proactive approach to this issue,” he said.

“We’re looking at programs so we can help educate people on the risks of drink driving and the courts are helping with this,” he said.

Sgt Raison said most of the people due to appear in court on drink driving charges next week, would have attended the Road Trauma Services Safe Driving Awareness program held at Drysdale Funerals last Tuesday night.

The two-and-a-half-hour lecture focused on the impacts of drink driving on both the wider community and families affected by road trauma, with guest speakers including retired forensic officer Garry Church and people who have been directly impacted by road trauma.

Road Trauma Services QLD secretary Janet Rogers said the night was often emotional and powerful, delivering the road safety message in

the most direct way possible.

“There is never a dry eye and there is a lot of emotion as people see what impact road trauma can have,” she said.

Ms Rogers said the lecture was often delivered to a packed room, but the popularity of the program is “bittersweet”, with many of the people who attend ordered by the court.

“It’s good for us because we can ram the message home, but it’s such a shame to see so many people sent to us by the courts,” she said.

Ms Rogers said she had noticed an increase in drink driving offenders attending the lectures.

“What’s going on? We’re just hoping that we can help educate drivers and make a difference in at least one person’s life,” she said.

The safe driver awareness programs are run every six weeks. Anyone can attend the lecture which is only $2 per person. The next lecture is at Caloundra Christian College on 16 September, from 6.30pm.

Police Prosecutor Sergeant Shane Raison said it was common for more than 40 per cent of defendants to be charged with drink driving.

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Fiery clash marks tribute

By JOLENE OGLE THE Coolum Dolphins may have been beaten by the Noosa Lions on Saturday, but the tribute game was a fiery clash that would make any soccer fan proud.

The clash between Coolum and Noosa has always been an intense rivalry, but this game, as a tribute to former club president George Gerbic, was supercharged with an overwhelming sense of sadness as the players wore black arm bands and observed a minute’s silence.

George Gerbic’s charred remains were discovered in bushland at Cedar Creek last September and only identified last week. His partner Lindy Williams, 56, has since been charged with his murder.

George Gerbic’s sons, Simon and Justin, have been involved with the Coolum club for many years and Simon played in the tribute game, last Saturday.

Simon described the

Above: Mr Gerbic’s sons, Simon and Justin (centre), shed tears before the start of the Saturday night game. Inset: Simon and dad, George Gerbic, shared a passion for soccer.

game as a fiery clash between the two teams, with lots of big clashes and tackles in the first 20 minutes.

Simon said the passing of his father was felt immensely by everyone at the game, through both the players’ passion and the

team supporters.

Respects from the Lions players and heartfelt words from Coolum manager, John Hatfield, after the game in the clubrooms, was a fitting speech to end the night, Simon said.

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Hoax call probe From page 1 Mr Hall said Coast Guard QF5 officers took every call extremely seriously.

“We have to take every call seriously, and not knowing if someone is in need can be difficult to determine,” he said.

“Coast Guard officers responded to the call and travelled down to Noosa River only to realise it was a hoax when they did not find the vessel or caller.”

Mr Hall described the hoax caller as an “idiot”.

He said Noosa police had previously apprehended a Coast Guard hoax caller earlier this year, but the message was not getting through.

Noosa Heads police Senior Sergeant Stephen McReight, said the matter was being taken very seriously and hoax callers could face severe penalties.

Snr Sgt McReight said the courts would take a “dim view of those responsible”.

“Because this is a volunteer organisation, any false alarm costs time, resources and money to the organisation and that could also mean serious repercussions

for those responsible,” he said.

“We’re working with Noosa Coast Guard to investigate this matter, but any assistance from the public would be greatly appreciated.”

Meanwhile, the Noosa Coast Guard has been busy with legitimate rescues after a six-metre fishing boat lost power at sea on Friday 18 July.

Mr Hall said a flare was fired into the air about three kilometres off Noosa’s sandbar at 10.30pm.

“There was no mobile phone on board and the vessel had lost power, so the captain fired a flare into the air, which was a good idea,” he said.

The flare was noticed by a member of the public who contacted Noosa Coast Guard.

“We towed the vessel back to the Tewantin Boat Ramp,” Mr Hall said.

Fortunately the captain was a member of the Noosa Coast Guard, which entitled him to one free tow per year.

Anyone with information that may assist police can contact Noosa police on: (07) 5440 8111.

Or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The view from a proposed memorial wall, which is awaiting council approval.

Noosa Coastguard QF5 Commander John Milland is awaiting a response from Noosa Council over a memorial wall.

Memorial wall mooted

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portive of the Noosa Coast Guard, particularly since de-amalgamation,” he said.

“But it’s really too early to say whether the memorial wall will be approved.”

Mr Milland said many people have scattered the ashes of loved ones in the sea and the idea of a plaque wall was a significant gesture for families to hold onto.

The motion was expected to be voted on in the coming days.

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NOOSA Coast Guard wants to construct a memorial wall at the Noosa River mouth to honour the memory of lost loved ones.

Noosa Council raised the motion during its Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting on Tuesday 22 July.

If approved, Noosa Coast Guard would be required to foot the bill for construction and maintenance of the memorial wall with no cost to Noosa Council.

According to council reports, the memorial wall would contain plaques in memory of loved ones who have been cremated and whose ashes have been scattered at sea.

The wall would look similar to a memorial wall in Caloundra, where plaques can be purchased at an estimated cost of about $1200.

Noosa Coast Guard commander John Milland said he hoped Noosa Council approved the memorial wall.

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By JONATHON HOWARD HUMANITARIAN organisation Free to Shine Ltd has announced the date and location of the 2014 Masquerade Ball to benefit girls in Cambodia at risk of being targeted by traffickers.

The event will be held on Saturday 16 August at the stunning South Pacific Resort and Spa Noosa, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville.

Event organiser Jan Carey said the decadent evening of masks and mystery would begin at 7.30pm with a glass of champagne and canapes while enjoying the live sounds of PlanB Jazz.

“Guests will then receive a light meal, before dancing the night away with DJ Warren Read (All Stars DJ),” she said.

“During the night, guests can take part in the raffle and silent auction, purchase a mystery mask and win a prize, or have some fun with the photobooth.”

Ms Carey said Free to Shine was founded in Australia by Kylie Anderson who worked in collaboration with communities and local governments in Cambodia so that

Get your masks ready! The Noosa Masquerade Ball is coming next month. girls can reach their full potential and contribute to their community and the world.

“The girls enrolled in our program receive a uniform and a bike, a bag filled with books and pens, and regular visits by our Education Outreach officers who keep her in school and keep her safe. We empower with an education to prevent sex trafficking,” Ms Anderson said.

“The mask symbolises those girls who remain enslaved, whose faces we don’t see.”

Guests were asked to select a colourful mask to symbolise

the girls’ strong character and bright personalities.

“We believe girls should be in schools, not brothels, so all proceeds go to enrol more girls onto our scholarship program thus receiving the opportunity and her human right to be free to shine,” Ms Anderson said.

Cost is $60 per person.

For more information regarding the masquerade ball or to purchase tickets, visit www. freetoshine.org/get-involved/ masquerade or drop into Kobomo at Noosa Village Shopping Centre, where tickets are available for purchase.

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In the sands of time

By JONATHON HOWARD ONE of Noosa’s original sandcastle sculptors, Dennis Massoud aka ‘Sandman’, has voiced his support for the sandcastle man Arron McCormick.

Peregian Beach resident Pat Isaacs wrote to Noosa Today and said the debate raging around Mr McCormick was reminiscent of events a few years ago regarding the original ‘Sandman’ Mr Massoud.

“Noosa local, Dennis Massoud, endured similar bureaucracy when he used to work on Main Beach,” Mr Isaacs wrote.

Noosa Today contacted Mr Massoud who is today a professional sand sculptor and long-time environmental activist for the Noosa region.

Mr Massoud, 62, has revealed past conflicts with Noosa Council, prior to amalgamation and subsequent deamalgamation.

Mr Massoud started out sculpting sandcastles as a street performer in the late ’70s and early ’80s, before he teamed up with Steve Machell, who was also an original sandcastle sculptor on the Sunshine Coast.

The pair created a range of amazing sand sculptures for visitors to admire with monetary contributions made to keep the artists afloat.

Mindful of insurance requirements, Mr Massoud always ensured he had public liability insurance in place.

“Steve and I were working on the beach for many years, before Noosa Council introduced anti-busking legislation,” Mr Massoud said.

“It was getting too hard to work on Noosa Main Beach, because the local law officer at the time would often shut us down.”

Fed up with battling Noosa Council Mr Massoud said he was approached

One of Arron McCormick’s many sand creations.

The future for Arron McCormick and his wife remains in limbo pending a Noosa Council permit application process.

It’s in council sands

Sand creations from around the world

by Dennis Massoud, Noosa’s original ’Sandman’.

The original ‘Sandman’ Dennis Massoud has thrown his support behind Arron McCormick. by the Gold Coast Council to create sand sculptures near Cavill Avenue at Surfers Paradise.

After a brief time at the Gold Coast, Mr Massoud saw the introductions of council permits, which he said changed the landscape of street performing forever.

He returned to Noosa only to face a new and lengthy process towards permit approval and constant engagement from Noosa Council.

Mr Massoud has since made a successful career out of sand sculpting and has travelled around the world nine times undertaking different art commissions.

“The most important thing is to keep the tradition of sand sculptures going in Noosa,” he said.

“It’s what tourists look out for and enjoy.”

Mr Massoud said he understood the need to create an even playing field for local businesses, as well as the council’s tough stance on beach vendors.

“I understand Noosa Council’s need for street performing permits, but the council are our servants not our masters,” he said.

“We should be promoted to the world and encouraged not stamped out and cast aside.”

Mr Massoud said Noosa was lacking street performance elements for tourists.

“Hastings Street is a beautiful part of the world, but it lacks entertainment, colour and life,” he said.

“What Aaron brings is a vibrant and positive aspect of Noosa’s commitment to creativity and the response from visitors is extremely positive.”

By JONATHON HOWARD THE future of Noosa Main Beach sandcastle man, Arron McCormick, remains in limbo.

Mr McCormick is awaiting a response from Noosa Council regarding his application to sculpt sandcastles for donations on Noosa Main Beach.

His sandcastle creations were shut down by Noosa Council’s local law officer on Monday, 7 July, after almost 13 years of operation.

The local law officer revealed that Mr McCormick was selling postcards and photos of his work which constituted unlawful street vendor status.

The move prompted widespread debate from the public with calls to have him reinstated as a street performer only.

Mr McCormick has since

applied for a street performer’s permit which requires a ruling from Noosa Council, but his application was incomplete and further information was needed.

Mr McCormick has now updated the application and was awaiting a council response.

The British national is also expecting a child with his wife in the coming months and pressure is mounting over whether he should stay in Noosa or leave.

Noosa Today asked Noosa Council for an update regarding Mr McCormick’s permit application, but council would not comment in relation to individual applicants.

Noosa Today remains in contact with Mr McCormick and he was expecting a response in the coming days.

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Junction at the crossroads

By JONATHON HOWARD ANOTHER Noosa Junction business is set to close its doors, citing dwindling sales and a lack of convenient parking.

It’s hard times for Junction business owners and operators who remain divided over how best to promote and boost the Junction, with renewed calls for angle parking to be considered.

Several business owners previously backed a call for a parallel parking with a petition of more than 400 signatures submitted to Noosa Council last month.

Meanwhile, businesses are facing the harsh realities with the announcement that the Noosa Bag Shop and Tobacco Station will close, and Thursday 31 July is its last day of trade.

The store has been located at shop 1, 19 Sunshine Beach Road for almost 26 years, but a lack of convenient parking, as well as loading bay issues, has dealt the business a savage blow.

Noosa Bag Shop and Tobacco Station manager Fiona O’Donnell said the stores fate was

sealed when the bus station was installed out the front.

“The moment the bus station was put in and the loading bays were taken away, we lost about $20,000 worth of revenue a week,” she said.

Ms O’Donnell said customers liked being able to stop-and-go out the front, but a lack of street parking and the bus stop had prevented this.

“There’s just no convenience for our customers who could buy their products at the service station,” she said.

Noosa Junction Association has been attempting to promote the Junction with the “Come Back Again” radio campaign and other promotional-based activities.

Vice-president of the Noosa Junction Association, Susan Pollard, who has also been a Junction business owner for the past 10 years, said that parallel parking was not the answer.

“We need to look at other more feasible options that can help boost business in the Junction,” she said.

“I do not see parallel parking as the answer and it’s extremely unlikely to occur.”

Ms Pollard acknowledged it was tough to see the Tobacco Station close, but she said a decline in cigarette sales could have been another factor.

“We can’t deny that the number of smokers has declined since plain packaging and this could be one of the contributing factors in the store’s closure,” she said.

Ms Pollard said statistics had shown around a 15 per cent decline in the number of smokers Australia-wide.

She also played down nasty rumours that Town Councillor John Waterhouse was fired from the Junction Association.

Ms Pollard said Mr Waterhouse was not fired but instead did not have his contract renewed.

“Because we are becoming a more independent committee, we felt John’s contract was no longer required - however this contract was not terminated, instead it was simply not renewed,” she said.

Ms Pollard said her business was also suffering, but she did not blame the parking.

“During this year’s Federal Government budget, there’s a lot of uncertainty and fear of spending,” she said.

“We’re all feeling the pinch and the effects could be worse than the global financial crisis.”

In the meantime, Ms Pollard was calling on Noosa locals to support the Junction.

“We can all do our bit by keeping the Junction in mind when we do our shopping,” she said.

The Noosa Junction Association held its monthly committee meeting on Tuesday 22 July.

Factory tyre exploded in man’s face

By JONATHON HOWARD A MAN in his twenties suffered severe facial injuries after a tyre exploded in his face at a Sunshine Coast factory on Tuesday 22 July.

The RACQ CareFlight Rescue helicopter was called to the Yandina Industrial Estate about midday.

The man suffered suspected facial fractures and lacerations.

He was airlifted to the Royal Brisbane Hospital in a stable condition.

Closing: Noosa Bag Shop and Tobacco Station manager Fiona O’Donnell will be jobless by 1 August.

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Let’s keep track Don’t forget to map the location of the koala on www.koalatracker.com.au in addition to calling for rescue.

Contacts Sunshine Coast Koala Rescue on 0423 618 740, or Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital Emergency on 1300 369 652.

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NOOSA Today is proud to present the first instalment of the monthly Koala Tracker column. The column is supplied by Koala Tracker creator and Noosa local Alex Harris.

WE NEED YOUR HELP THERE are currently three very sick koalas in the Noosa Heads area we are keen to locate.

One has a serious case of dirty tail,

Tracking our koalas: If you have seen this koala around Bayview Road, contact KoalaTracker. and has been sighted between Viridian stairs, The lookout, Bayview Road and the Noosa National Park. The sick koala was first sighted by formula one racing driver Mark Webber at the top of Bayview a year ago. It has been sighted multiple times since but the reports made to KoalaTracker are always a week or more after sighting, which makes it near impossible for rescuers to find, as koalas are often only in one spot for a day before they have to move on to find more food.

The second is a small koala who lives between Settlers Cove, Pinaroo Park and the trees behind the Coles loading bay at the back of unit blocks on Wyandra Street, Noosa Junction who has not been reported since being seen crossing Cooyar Street a couple of months ago.

And there appears to be a third koala with dirty tail, sighted several times around Tea Tree Bay and the car park in the Noosa National Park.

It is extremely important that if you see a koala with any of these symptoms, you call one of the emergency wildlife numbers.

WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK OUT FOR VISIBLE symptoms of which the public needs to be aware are signs of conjunctivitis, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia. If the koala has pneumonia, clinical symptoms include sore chest or difficulty breathing.

Urinary tract infections cause incontinence, which leads to the condition called ‘dirty tail’ or ‘wet bottom’.

THE GOOD NEWS THE research team at the University of the Sunshine Coast is developing a vaccine for koala chlamydiosis. Professor of microbiology, Peter Timms, says field trials have gone extremely well.

Professor Peter Timms, wildlife vet at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital Dr Amber Gillett, and Koala Tracker creator and Ray White Noosa River agent Alex Harris, will share the stage at USC’s Imaginarium Day, Sunday, 10 August.

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LOCAL police have been left shocked after numerous drivers were fined for using a mobile phone in a police blitz outside a school last week.

Over one morning, seven people were caught using a phone while driving within the designated school zone and have now been slogged with a $341 fine and three demerit points.

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A SLATE of drug charges were heard in Noosa Magistrates Court on Tuesday, with many defendants facing possible jail time.

Of the cases, a 34-year-old Kenilworth man was charged with possessing 16.3 grams of methamphetamines, but had his case adjourned until 8 August so that the methamphetamines’ purity could be tested.

A Cooroy man also faced court on four drug charges including two charges of possession of a dangerous drug, and one charge of supplying a dangerous drug.

The man, 23, pleaded guilty to possessing 21 grams of cannabis, destined for delivery to customers, and seven LSD tabs.

Before sentencing, Magistrate Simon Young said he hoped the offender had learnt drug possession and supply is unacceptable and warned the offender that he could face between three and 15 years jail. The man, who works in his family business, was sentenced to nine months’ probation and ordered to complete 150 hours of community service.

No conviction was recorded.

Shortly after, a 44-year-old Cooran man was sentenced to three months jail, wholly suspended, after pleading guilty to drug possession.

The court heard police found six grams of cannabis in a lolly tin when they executed a search warrant on the man’s home.

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THIS month Koala Tracker creator Alex Harris writes to inform Noosa Today readers of the local koala issues along with a desperate plea to help locate three very sick koalas living in Noosa Heads.

Noosa is blessed with a koala population, but not all are as healthy as they need to be in order to sustain their numbers.

While some diseases are visible, others are more subtle. While some, such as renal disease or leukaemia, can be completely hidden.

The Noosa National Park (the headland between Little Cove and Sunshine Beach) has proved to be a significant disease hotspot. Specifically we have had a high number of koala deaths from chlamydiosis, cystitis, leukaemia, reproductive and other tumours from this area alone.

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Only a small number of flying foxes remain at Wallace Park, which makes it an ideal time to prepare for next year.

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Gap widens on bat issue

By JONATHON HOWARD NOOSA Council is moving ahead with plans to widen the natural buffer between Wallace Park residents and a dwindling flying fox colony.

Concerns were raised last month from residents living near Wallace Park.

The residents felt the flying fox colony was encroaching on their lifestyle as well as damaging property after the colony exploded in numbers.

However, the colony has since dwindled and Noosa Council aims to address future concerns by increasing a natural buffer between the residents and the bush.

Jeff and Norah Lilley have been living near Wallace Park for five years and said when the colony was at its largest - around 400,000 - the smell, sound and droppings were “unbearable”.

The Lilleys said they understood the delicate balance between the flying fox and seed dispersal for forests, but they had reached their limit.

Norah and Jeff Lilley want the Wallace Park flying fox colony dispersed.

“For about eight months it was completely unbearable,” Mrs Lilley said.

“We could be woken up at 4am to the horrendous screeching sounds and the smell was overpowering.”

The Lilley’s were among several residents who called on the Noosa Council to intervene and disperse the flying foxes.

“We had to replace a pergola and we’re constantly cleaning the gutters and keeping the droppings off the shade cover,” she said.

Mrs Lilley said it was fine for

residents who did not live near the colony to defend the flying fox.

“But if the shoe were on the other foot, they might view the flying foxes differently,” she said.

Noosa councillor Tony Wellington said he understood the sensitive nature of the flying fox debate.

“I appreciate that this is a vexed issue, with different interest groups joining the debate. However moving a colony is not simple, and the ideal scenario will always be that the animals choose to disperse of their own accord,” he said.

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“That is what we are hoping will occur at Wallace Park with the remaining flying foxes. In the meantime, while the numbers are very low, the council will undertake some mitigation works to improve the buffer zone.

“It is worth noting that flying fox colonies do not represent a threat to the health of nearby humans. However residents should not handle flying foxes, or even smaller micro-bats, as they may carry viruses that can be transmitted by direct contact.

“Flying-foxes are essential for the pollination of many native plants. However they are certainly reducing in numbers due to the actions of humans. I thank the many residents in the Wallace Park area for their forbearance over the past few months. I know that the smell and noise from large numbers of flying foxes can be unpleasant to some.”

The planned works were expected to be carried out in the coming weeks.

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CONCERNS over the proposed removal of development restrictions on hinterland properties has sent shock waves through the ranks of the Noosa Biosphere Association Inc, with calls for Noosa Council to explain changes to the planning scheme.

Noosa Biosphere Association vice-president Aaron White has been writing to local newspapers and media outlets flagging the issue and expressing his concerns for what is described as changes to the “rural visitor accommodation type 3”.

“Potential changes outlined in the council’s ‘Potential Planning Scheme Amendments for Rural Areas’ suggest that on any property of 10 acres or over, tourism development proposals with up to six accommodation buildings are only assessed by council staff and would be automatically rubber stamped, without any impact assessment or community input,” Mr White said.

“Should these changes to the existing Noosa Plan proceed, unspecified ‘tourism’ activities with accommodation such as biker’s retreats, wedding venues or quad bike parks etc, could be approved without neighbours even being notified, or provided an opportunity to submit an objection to the council.”

Noosa Today sent Noosa Council a series of questions to gain greater understanding of the proposed changes and address Mr White’s concerns.

A spokesman for the council said the proposed planning scheme amendments would not go ahead without State approval and following three months of community consultation.

“The council is currently reviewing the Noosa Planning Scheme, in an attempt to improve the document and reduce any unnecessary regulation through an amendment process,” the spokesman said.

“Preliminary consultation on potential amendments occurred in April-May this year when the council released eight different consultation papers for initial feedback.

“The Consultation Paper on Rural Areas posed the scenario that guesthouses, lodges, cabins and cottages (all of which fall under Visitor Accommodation Type 3 Rural) could be made code assessable up to a certain scale providing the property was large enough.

“Various written submissions were received on this matter, some in support and some opposing the idea.

“Since then the council, through workshops with staff, has been giving close consideration to all the issues in the consultation papers and to submissions received and proposed amendments have been drafted.

“While no formal decision has been made, councillors are of the view that Visitor Accommodation Type 3 Rural should remain a consistent use subject to impact assessment in the Rural Settlement and Rural Zones, so that neighbours retain the right to make submissions on applications.

“The exception to this being B&Bs wholly contained within the operator’s home with no more than three guest bedrooms for up to six guests.”

The council defined Visitor Accommodation Type 3 Rural as allowing for short-term accommodation where accommodation has direct connection with the rural production, environmental or scenic values of the premises.

It includes a small-scale cabin park, guesthouse or retreat located in a rural setting and host farm offering rural experiences. The use, however, does not allow for weddings, functions or other events.

All the proposed planning scheme amendments will formally be reported to the council in August.

Should the council decide to proceed with amendments they will be forwarded to the Minister State Development, Infrastructure and Planning for State Interest Review.

Following approval by the minister, three months of further community consultation on the amendments would commence and all comments would be welcomed.

Approved planning scheme amendments would come into effect by mid-2015.

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Whitehead fronts up for Games I KNOW my old mate Dan Whitehead who now resides at Noosa Springs will be front and centre this afternoon glued to the TV, for the opening ceremony of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Dan was general manager of the very successful Brisbane Games 32 years ago. When 1583 athletes bravely walked into the QEII stadium out of the strong cold wind that had forced skydivers to cancel their scheduled jump into the historymaking event.

Forty-six Commonwealth nations took part in the Games participating in 10 sports, where Australian athletes ended up claiming 107 medals leading with 39 gold.

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The hosts kickstarted its gold rush when Flyweight weight-lifter Nick Voukelatos raised the bar on Day 1, to lead the Aussie charge. Believe it or not, there was road cycling events conducted on the Bruce highway, thankfully not on Sunday afternoons.

Despite the wonderful memories of Matilda the Kangaroo winking at the Queen and Prince Phillip, the ’82 Games weren’t without its problems,

as Mr Whitehead will remember. In the months leading up to the event, many Aboriginal protests concerning lack of land rights were raging around Brisbane.

Probably not as violent as the South African rugby tour years earlier, but significant enough to lead the way in the history of the Australian Aboriginal movement.

Glasgow’s event will see 71 countries battle for 261 medals with events in 17 different sports.

Swimming leads the way for Noosa’s Brittany Elmslie and Buderims Melanie Schlanger who are expected to add another Gold Medal to their London Relay tally.

Belli Park’s Shara Gillow will be

in the saddle for the cycling Road racing. And Coolum’s Kelsey Cottrell will be on the mat for both the singles and triples Lawn Bowls campaign. Our reigning Gold Medal Pole vaulter Alana Boyd doesn’t begin her journey until 27 July, but her recent European good form indicates she’s ready to go.

Of course the last event on the program is the marathon, which Australia Zoo vet Melenie Panayiotou has the Noosa Half Marathon to thank, as it was her victory this year that sealed her place in the team.

I’m not sure, if Glasgow’s mascot will leave the lasting memory as Matilda has. Its called Clyde, a thistle named after the river that runs to Glasgow.

Doesn’t inspire me, but the Scots will be hoping for the big results, on and off the track. This is the third time the multi-event festival has been held in Scotland, Edinburgh 1970 and 1986. I know the Gold Coast Games is four years away, but I can confidently predict, the event will create a similar legacy to Brisbane.

Dan Whitehead, led the way with an event that not only changed Australia’s Gold tally, it gave all Aussie’s a wonderful sense of pride and passion that has seen Aussie’s lead the world in sport, education, tourism, events, theater, arts, music. It really is great to be an Aussie.

Until next time.

Jewell of a talk set as ‘Flea’ weighs in with Tigers RICHMOND great Dale ‘Flea’ Weightman was the guest of honour at the Noosa Tigers’ President’s Lunch, last Saturday.

Don’t miss the last President’s Lunch on 9 August where former Richmond hard man and premiership coach Tony Jewell will speak.

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Butterflies seek a new home

By JOLENE OGLE THE sun is shining for Sunshine Butterflies as the local charity comes one step closer to realising its dream.

Founded by Leanne Walsh, whose son was born 13 weeks premature with cerebral palsy, Sunshine Butterflies is designed to create awareness, education and support for families and people with disabilities.

The not-for-profit charity holds weekly classes and support programs, as well as respite for people of all ages with disabilities in their families, but the organisation is desperately seeking a new home.

Leanna dreams of expanding their services to include outdoor programs,

and has her eye on a hobby farm in the area.

To make their dream a reality, Sunshine Butterflies needs to raise $100,000 to purchase the property which goes to auction in just a few weeks.

The charity has already received over $35,000 in donations from the local community.

“It is one step closer to reaching the Sunshine Butterflies vision which has been in place for a long time,” Leanne said.

“The benefits of this will be huge, not only for Sunshine Butterflies but the community.”

The hobby farm will combine cutting-edge activities including animal

therapy, horticulture, organic growing and environmental conservation that will encourage the continual care of something reliant on the members, such as animals, and develop important life skills such as self-sufficiency.

“The benefits of providing animalcare and horticulture activities will be hugely beneficial to our members,” Leanne said.

“Being in the outdoors and learning about our environment, animals and conservation will not only benefit our members but will assist with the conservation of the Noosa Biosphere.”

Donations can be made by contacting Sunshine Butterflies on 5470 2830 or visit their website www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au.

The Kiss My Art class at Sunshine Butterflies.

Raising awareness for kids in care Best posters go up

By JONATHON HOWARD STAFF from Cooroy Commonwealth Bank opted to wear their favourite bedtime attire for a good cause on Friday, 18 July.

The pyjama clad staff were raising money for the Pyjama Foundation which supports children in foster care.

Pyjama Day is an initiative designed to highlight the importance of education for kids in foster care and help stop the cycle of disadvantage experienced by children in foster care.

There are approximately 39,000 Australian children living in foster care and that number continues to increase year on year.

Studies show that children in foster care are often subject to a background of trauma and neglect and are also being left behind by their peers academically.

The Pyjama Foundation’s literacy and numeracy programmes are designed to try and reverse this trend.

Cooroy Commonwealth Bank Branch Manager Sandra Hiscock said the CommBank Cooroy team were looking forward to supporting the Pyjama Foundation.

“We still have some pens for sale and we’re continuing our fundraising efforts and would appreciate any support,” Ms Hiscock said.

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By JONATHON HOWARD THE Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank has awarded two lucky Cooroy State School students the prize for best posters as part of the upcoming Showcase Week.

The two lucky prize winners were year 6 student Paige and year 5 student Bailey.

The girls’ posters will be displayed in the Cooroy Community Bank branch window on Maple Street.

The poster competition forms part of the Cooroy Showcase Week, which has the Cooroy State School students excited.

Showcase Week will run from 11-15 August and will feature a range of activities taking place at Cooroy State School, including demonstrations of the robotic’s program which Cooroy Bendigo Bank has sponsored for the past five years.

Bendigo Bank Cooroy branch manager Geoff Edwards presented the two awards for the poster competition.

“It’s an honour and a privilege to award these students for their efforts in creating these posters,” he said.

“We’re also really excited about the up-coming Showcase Week, which will take place in August.”

Commbank Cooroy staff from back left; Meryl Clarke, Mel Wadley, Julie Schade and branch manager Sandra Hiscock. Seated at front is Jacqui Watson in her favourite onesie. the Pyjama Foundation in 2004 to contribute to the lives of kids in care.

“I wanted to do something that would be positive and that would have the benefit of changing the direction of their precious lives,” she said.

“We’d like to thank the Cooroy

Commonwealth Bank branch staff for supporting Pyjama Day and helping us to raise much needed funds so we can continue to support kids in care,” Ms Sheehan said.

To find out more about Pyjama Foundation visit: www.thepyjamafoundation.com/

Bendigo Bank Cooroy staff with winning students Paige (Year 6, right) and Bailey (Year 5), with Bendigo Bank Cooroy manager Geoff Edwards, principal Des Deighton, volunteer award recipient Carole Reilly and staff from Cooroy State School.

Hudsons Circus has quadrupeds, bipeds and... stri-peds THE famed Hudsons Circus will present its brand new multi-milliondollar circus production next month with two special guests.

The full cast of award winning artists includes performers from Canada, Chile, USA, Brazil and Australia who have played in many European and North American circuses.

The two hour show includes camels, water buffalo, horses, llamas, Brazilian macaws, and clever canines. But the special surprise is two baby zebras.

Zulu (one-year-old) and Zambezi (10 months-old) arrived in Australia from America in January this year and after a period in quarantine they are now part of Hudsons Circus.

They are the only two zebras in Australia that are conditioned to walk around on a lead, accompanied by their trainers Robert and Belinda who flew over to America and started their training when the zebras were young foals.

Robert and Belinda have a combined total of 35-years-experience in the animal industry, having worked previously in supervisory roles in some of Australia’s largest zoos.

Special guests to this year’s Hudsons Circus is a pair of zebras.

Circus director and ringmaster Shane Lennon is a fifth generation circus performer and with his wife Nancy and five children own and manage the show.

“Circus is 22 hours of hard work for every two hours of glamour,” Mr Lennon said.

Hudsons Circus have a comfy seating plan in its brand new 34-me-

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Hudsons Circus believes in education as well as entertainment and offers a free Animal Education Session.

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The next session is on Saturday 2 August at 11am - 11.30am.

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COMMUNITYUPDATES DYING WITH DIGNITY MONTHLY MEETING OUR next meeting will be held at the CWA Room, Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore, on Wednesday 20 August, at 2pm. Afternoon tea will be served and parking is available at the door. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Our society lobbies politicians “to have the law in Queensland changed so that, subject to appropriate safeguards, residents suffering intolerably can receive assistance to die peacefully and painlessly. This help must be in accordance with that person’s expressed direction”.

We believe that all adult Australians should have control over their end of life decisions.

If you are one of the 82 per cent of adult Australians who want choice and control of their end of life decisions, if this control is important to you, help us achieve our aim and join us in our endeavour to make this happen. We need people power to make our politicians vote with the conscience of their electorate.

Any inquiries please phone Joan on 5443 5576 or email vesscoast@iinet.net.au.

NATIVE BEES AUSTRALIA boasts over 1500 different types of native bees, some social but many solitary bees. Valley Bees is a group of enthusiastic beekeepers based in the Mary Valley. The group aims to bring together native bee keepers, honey bee keepers and anyone with a passion for understanding bees. Through regular meetings, field days, demonstrations and guest speaker talks the group supports and educates

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members and interested amateur beekeepers.

Chris Fuller, Valley Bees vice-president, will be guest speaker at Noosa Parks Association’s Friday Environment Forum on 25 July.

Chris, who has been a native bee keeper for 18 years, will share his passion and knowledge with the audience. Come along to the Environment Centre at Wallace Park, Noosaville, from 10am for coffee. The forum begins at 10.30am, or meet Valda in the car park at 8.30am to join the bird watching group. All welcome. Visit www.noosaparks.org.au for more information.

MEET THE LEADERS MEET Annastacia Palaszczuk MP and Senator Chris Ketter at a barbecue lunch at Peregian Beach, Sunday 27 July. Entry $20. RSVP to alpnoosa@gmail.com or ph 5448 3578.

SELF CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP EVERYONE is unique, with immeasurable qualities to offer. However, what if your confidence has been lost and you simply don’t feel as capable any more. You may be in need of a boost.

The Inside/Outside Feeling Great Workshop will have you feeling your confident best again.

You will be shown how to embrace your true self worth, how to transcend limiting negative thoughts and given self-care advice, including styling techniques and tips that will have you looking as fabulous as you feel.

All this will happen in a supportive and non-judgmental environment, in the company of other like-minded participants who are also

keen to move forward in positive ways. Deb, an accredited Louise Hay Heal Your Life Teacher, and Cat, a personal stylist, will be your workshop leaders for the day.

The workshop will be held on Saturday 16 August, 8.45am to 4.15pm at the CWA Hall, 23 Maple Street, Cooroy. For bookings and further information call 0439 708 142 or 0431 105 879. Email: insideoutsidegreat@gmail.com

SEWING NEWS THE Guilded Lilies Sewing Circle will meet Saturday 26 July, 9am to 3pm at the Masonic Hall, Moorindil Street, Tewantin. The theme will be “How to make an Infinity Scarf” bring along your stash of scarves. Visitors and new members always welcome. Morning tea is provided. For more information please phone Aileen (07) 5455 6959 or Annemarie 0413 014 283.

MEDITATION PLEASE be aware that meditation with Ruth Eedy resumes this Wednesday evening 7pm and new daytime meditation commences Fridays at 10 am, at Tewantin. All welcome. Cost is by donation. Phone or text Ruth 0427 169 301.

LIBRARY NEWS BOOK Sale - bag a bargain on Saturday 2 August, 9.30am to noon. Held at Noosaville Library, Wallace Drive, Noosaville.

On call this week Meals on Wheels Beginning Mon 28 July to Fri 1 August.

Monday drivers: Helen and John, Lieke, Anne and Phil, Jenny, Carolyn and Sue. Drivers needed on runs F, G. Kitchen: Verena, Ron, Steven, Len. Tuesday drivers: Bruce, Astrid, Kevin and Rob, Tania and friends, Libby and Jan. Drivers needed on runs D, E. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo, George.

Wednesday drivers: Eileen and Helen, Lin and Dot, H.W.N. Steps, Rhoda and Heather, Denise, Kerry. Driver needed for run D. Kitchen: Carol, Jill, Ron, Robyn.

Thursday drivers: Jenny and John, Robyn, Ingrid and Bob, Jan, Linda and Nabil, Drivers needed runs C, D. Kitchen: Christine, Lois, John, Robyn, Ron. Friday drivers: Brian C., Dot and Lin, Brian G., Brian E., Lynne and Kay, Margaret and Ray, Rosalie and Jack.

Kitchen: Sandy, John, Cliff, George, Trevor.

If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.

Grin and bear it IF you went down to the woods on Sunday, you would have been in for a big surprise.

More than 400 children and teddy bears were busy having a picnic at Lions Park, Gympie Terrace, as part of the Noosa Long Weekend Festival.

The picnic was topped off with stunning winter weather and a large turnout for the free community event.

Throughout the day, children were treated to storytelling, face painting, art classes and balloon animals.

Major event sponsor Acres Noosa spokesperson said the event was a huge success and it was great to see smiles on so many faces.

The Noosa Long Weekend Festival runs until 27 July. For the full list of events, visit www.noosalongweekend.com

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ten with the recently elected Rotary Club of Noosa president Paul Porter.

Right on to those cyclists who get off their bikes and walk across zebra crossings.

Write off to those residents of Cassia Wildlife Corridor attempting to disperse flying foxes on their own.

Right on to Cooroy State School students for their polite manners and friendly nature.

Write off to people who continue to drop their litter around Noosa.

There’s plenty of bins around, or do what locals do and take your rubbish home, please.

Festival Ambassador Catherine Alcorn with Poppy Coward and Teddy Bear at the annual Teddy Bear Picnic.

How are you settling into the role as the newly elected Rotary Club of Noosa president?

I’ve been a previous president in Tasmania so I’m familiar with the role, but I’ve been taking the values of Noosa on board and I’m coming up with some new ideas. We’re working on a strategy to engage with the Noosa community and promote the Rotary Club of Noosa.

communities of Australia and in particular Tasmania. As community members, farmers suffer the stress of income and are at the mercy of the environment.

Their financial situation can often take many years to improve and takes a toll on family life.

Noosa Heads Rotary and Rotary Club of Noosa have supported famers in the past and continue to do so.

What’s the best thing about being a member of Rotary?

There are many altruistic values of being a member in a Rotary Club.

But the fellowship and networking are the principals of Rotary, which was established in the USA. Those are the aspects that I enjoy and something we are promoting and wish to strengthen locally.

What brought you to Noosa?

A professional engagement in which I took leave for a period of time and I had interest in the water industry here. I finished a contract in Tasmania and visited Noosa during my holidays and never went back. I also have family connections in Noosa.

What do you love about Noosa?

It’s certainly a nice environment for a fellow like me from Tasmania.

It’s a very accommodating community and it’s why Rotary has three clubs in Noosa, as well as the establishment of a Probus Club.

Tell us something not many people know about you?

I show an interest in the fight of Queensland farmers and I have an interest in the farming

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If you could improve something about Noosa overnight, what would it be?

As an example, the Rotary Club of Noosa wishes to improve the lives and reach out to disadvantaged children. We’ve recently completed our Circus Quirkus events which was a program designed to give back to disadvantaged children.

What’s your favourite film or performance?

I enjoy comedy. And I think the performances associated with the

Noosa Long Weekend would be enjoyable.

When is the next Rotary Club of Noosa meeting?

We have meetings every Monday. And we have a variety of off-site meetings to share vocational experiences within our organisation or from those businesses within the community.

How is Rotary engaging with the local community?

We’re currently undertaking

opportunities to invite business owners and residents to experience Rotary and share their vocation, of which further information will be released in due course.

Final message for the people of Noosa?

We welcome with open arms the community to experience Rotary. And we will be providing opportunities for people to experience Rotary throughout the years.

Service has its reward

By JONATHON HOWARD WHEN retired arts teacher Carole Reilly received her volunteers badge at Cooroy State School 13 years ago, it was one of the best days of her life.

Since then she has embraced every chance to pass her art skills on to willing students - and there’s more than a few candidates at Cooroy State School.

Mrs Reilly was recently recognised for her efforts with a Community Service Award for outstanding and lengthy volunteer service.

The award was presented by Nicklin MP Peter Wellington, who made a special trip to Cooroy State School to present the award during assembly.

Mrs Reilly volunteers several

times a week and helps students with art lessons and their reading.

She speaks highly of Cooroy State School students and the local Cooroy community.

“Cooroy is such an accepting community, it really is an amazing place,” she said.

“I worked with Catholic education for 21 years and when I retired I got bored, so I decided this was the next thing for me.”

Mrs Reilly is also a fierce campaigner for arts in schools.

“I think there should be more recognition for art and art can play such a crucial role in a student’s development,” she said.

“I still occasionally hear from students who have graduated, they call me up and tell me they’re still using their art skills, which is nice.”

By JONATHON HOWARD

From left: Cooroy State School principal Des Deighton, outstanding school arts volunteer teacher and award recipient Carole Reilly with Nicklin MP Peter Wellington.

Mrs Reilly plans to continue volunteering at Cooroy State School for years to come.

“I never really expected an award, it’s something I love doing and will continue to do,” she said.

Lifeguards caught in ‘act’ of bravery

By JOLENE OGLE IT looked like a dramatic scene from a movie as lifeguards dashed into the water to rescue a swimmer at Sunshine Beach last week, but it was all in the name of acting as cameraman Chris Peckham recorded the action on a GoPro. Already the producer and cameraman for Source Media, Chris can now add GoPro artist to the list after the international company asked him to film Sunshine Beach Surf Club trainee lifeguards in action using only GoPro cameras.

Chris said he was approached by the company after filming a promotional video and TV ad for Sunshine Beach Surf Club using action shots from a GoPro. “The shots came up beautifully, so I sent them on to GoPro to view.

I thought it would be a great way to help the club share their story,” he said.

“GoPro loved the shots and engaged me as a GoPro artist and asked me to send more shots of the trainee lifeguards in action from the perspective of the trainees.”

So with the latest GoPro harnesses strapped to their bodies, the trainees acted out a dramatic rescue simulation.

The action was also captured from the air thanks to Roger Woods and his phantom drone, which was fitted with a GoPro, and surf photographer Dave Gleeson was also on hand to help.

The team filmed for two hours on Wednesday afternoon. The footage will now be sent to GoPro in the US for editing, before being uploaded to the internet.

Chris said using high-quality, compact cameras such as a GoPro, has allowed him to think creatively and produce footage never before possible.

“When GoPro asked me to film for them, I was excited and honoured to be a part of what has become a revolution in the world of cameras and production,” he said.

Sunshine Beach Surf Club events and marketing co-ordinator Nichola Laycock said the film was a great way for the club to showcase their young lifesavers to Australia as well as encourage others to become involved.

“Sunshine Beach is an extremely rough surf beach with strong rips, so the more hands we have on board to help achieve our mission of ‘no lives lost on Sunshine Beach’, the better,” she said.

GoPro cameras were used to capture the action as trainee lifeguards acted out a rescue.

Council counts cost of cat fees NOOSA Councillors will cast their votes over whether to abolish cat registration from 1 October this year.

The matter was raised during council’s Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting on Tuesday 22 July, with a decision expected to be made next week.

According to council reports, Noosa Council has about 1500 registered cats which make up less than 20 per cent of domestic cats in the shire.

In 2009, the State Government introduced the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, which required mandatory cat registration. However, the cat registration powers were handed back to councils on 10 September 2013, when the State Government passed the Agricultural and Forestry Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 that repealed state-wide mandatory cat registration.

The bill allows councils the option to either amend their local law to include a provision for cat registration, or elect not to continue with cat registration.

The cat registrations generates about $18,000 per year for Noosa Council, but the cost of managing the cat register, responding to cat complaints, generating accounts and following up on unregistered animals was “in excess of the income generated by cat registration”, according to council’s report.

Council documents said research found that micro-chipping rather than registration improves the percentage of cats re-united with their owners if they are lost or misplaced.

Cat registration has also been viewed negatively by some cat owners as revenue-raising.

“Registration of cats is seen by some residents as just another excuse for local governments to collect a fee; and a number of surrounding local councils are opting out of cat registration because of the minimal benefit to the community, little perceived benefit to cat owners and the fact that registration does not address most environmental concerns about the impact of feral cats,” the report read.

Noosa Council could follow in the footsteps of several other councils which have abolished cat registration including Brisbane Council, Gympie Council and Moreton Bay Councils.

“Recognising the negative impact feral cats have on the environment, Noosa Council will continue with its feral cat control program, even though cats will no longer be required to be registered,” the council report read.

Dog registration remains in place and residents are advised to contact Noosa Council with any concerns or questions on (07) 5329 6500.

Source Media’s Chris Peckham with trainee lifeguard Niamh Johnstone, who is wearing the chest strap and GoPro.

Duck and cover warning

By JONATHON HOWARD A DISGRUNTLED magpie is swooping residents near the Noosa Caravan Park in Tewantin, and visitors are being asked to be mindful of the birds’ breeding cycle.

The magpie was first spotted

by Noosa visitor John Daley, who described the bird as a “aggressive little bugger”.

“It was directly outside the caravan park at Tewantin (143 Moorindil Street, Tewantin),” he said.

“We were swooped for some

distance up the street every time we left the caravan park and sometimes entering the park.”

Mr Daley said he didn’t mind the magpie defending its nest and he adopted some cunning techniques to avoid a peck.

“Basically when we leave in the morning the sun is at our back so we look for the shadow of the bird as it swoops and then we ride one handed and wave our other arm above our heads,” he said.

“This will continue for 100 metres or so. Magpies seem to always swoop from the rear.”

Noosa Caravan Park receptionist Jackie Waugh said the park was familiar with the magpie and treated the bird with respect.

“They have just as much right as us to be here,” she said.

“In the past we have put a sign out the front warning visitors of the magpie.”

Have you been swooped?

Send us your magpie hotspot and techniques to avoid the peck to: newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au

Cats and kittens are waiting for a decision from Noosa Council over whether to abolish cat registrations from 1 October.

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Number’s up for super coupe

By ALISTAIR KENNEDY in Auckland LAST week we reviewed the latest BMW M3 sedan that we tested on both road and track in New Zealand.

This time it’s the turn of its twodoor hardtop sibling, the M4 coupe, launched alongside the sedan and replacing the previous M3 coupe.

As the ‘M’ prefix suggests the M4 is the high-performance version of the new 4 Series which arrived in Australia in late 2013 and which extended BMW’s even-number naming format where the sportier two-door variants of the 1, 3 and 5 Series cars were renamed as the 2, 4 and 6 Series.

Name changes can be risky but performance car buyers know their stuff and will be well aware that the M4 is the latest evolution of the M3 coupe with its reputation as one of the world’s great driving cars and are unlikely to be put off by the new badge.

Our American cousins got the first look at the M4 coupe, initially in concept form at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with the production model being unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.

Apart from the obvious difference of the doors the M4 coupe is all-but identical to the M3 sedan.

The two cars share the same length and wheelbase measurements with the coupe being fractionally narrower and 41mm lower to provide a lower-slung look than the sedan.

The coupe’s doors are longer to

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The characteristic BMW long, nicely sculpted, bonnet is broken by the usual power dome in the rearcentre.

At the rear of the bonnet are twin heat exhausts.

As with the previous M3 coupe the standard roof on the M4 is made from lightweight carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) and comes in black providing an eye-catching con-

trast to the various body colours.

A glass sunroof is available as a no-cost option but negates some of the CFRP weight saving.

Access to the M4’s rear seats through the front doors is reasonably easy although those looking for a weekday family commuter / weekend fun car are far more likely to choose the M3 with its extra doors and larger rear seat.

Rear legroom with the front seats fully extended is negligible while headroom, although 40mm less than in the sedan, will be acceptable for passengers under about 1.9 metres.

The sports seats are firm but comfortable and adjustable side bolsters that can make a major difference to the driving enjoyment of the amplebuttocked.

The M4 loses 35 litres of boot space compared to the M3 although, at 445 litres, there’s enough space for a decent amount of holiday luggage.

After experimenting with V8 power in the previous (fourth) generation M3, BMW has reverted to a straight-six engine for the new M3 and M4.

This time, however, it comes with

a pair of turbochargers that help it generate 317kW of power and 550Nm of torque from the 3.0-litre engine.

That’s well above the output from both the 3.2-litre six of the third generation M3 coupe as well as the 4.0-litre V8 of the just superseded model (309kW and 400Nm).

Through the wonders of turbocharging these higher outputs are reached with less fuel – the new M4 uses just 8.3 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined cycle compared to the 10.5 L/100km of the previous six and the 11.9 of the V8.

Transmission options are sevenspeed M double-clutch automatic or an upgraded six-speed manual, the latter available only on special order and at the same price as the automatic.

As expected from a car of this quality, the BMW M4 comes with the latest standard safety equipment including six airbags, enhanced braking systems and dynamic stability control.

However with an rrp of $166,900 there are still many features within a longish option list including lane change and blind spot warning ($1000), head-up display ($1700), tyre pressure warning ($550) and parking assistant ($675).

The BMW Connected Drive includes Intelligent Emergency Call, which transmits vehicle crash information to a BMW Call Centre from where emergency service are alerted if required, and TeleServices which transmit breakdown information.

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Hill climb a drawcard DON’T miss the thrills and spills on the hill this weekend when the annual Autobarn Noosa Hill Climb kicks off on Saturday.

Held on Gyndier Drive, Tewantin, Jaguars, Minis, and Fiats alike will compete to master the 14 corner race track that winds through State forest.

The Autobarn Noosa Hill Climb is classed as one of the premier hill climb events in Australia drawing in big names such as Vern Schuppan, Kevin Bartlett and Dick

and Steve Johnson.

As a special feature, this year’s event will also host Porsche Club QLD (PCQ) to celebrate their 40th year anniversary. There will be stacks of PCQ members competing in the climb as part of their club championship calendar.

You can also see the Porsche in all its glory when the club displays the cars along Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, on Saturday night.

Spectators are welcome to attend the hill climb, simply enter via the lower end

of Gyndier Drive.

Food and drink is available at the Pit area and spectators are welcome to walk through the Pits and talk with the drivers or have a closer look at the cars mastering the hill.

The Noosa Hill Climb runs on Saturday and Sunday, from 8am to 4pm. A weekend pass is $10 with accompanied children under 14 free.

For more information visit www.noosacarclub.com.au.

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Ram gears up for climb MATT Katterns and the team at Ram Automotive have always enjoyed sponsoring local community events. That’s why Ram Automotive has once again thrown their support behind the Noosa Hill Climb.

Ram Automotive has been operating in the local community for more than 10 years and, if you know Matt, you know he will always dig deep to support local sporting and community groups.

“We see it as a way to thank the local community

for supporting us,” Matt said.

“We value the loyalty and trust of our customers.”

As a long-time Coolum local, Matt said he took pride in offering a service that often went above and beyond.

“We never let anyone down and stand by our motto of quality and safety first,” he said.

Matt has a diploma in automotive technology and over 20 years’ experience as a mechanic, but said he

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LETTERS Flying-foxes defended I READ with interest the article (Noosa Today, 17 July) regarding the failed attempts around Australia to move the flying fox colonies from other areas. The article did not give any mention of one success story of permanently moving a colony of flying foxes. Strangely enough it happened in Noosa Shire, not far from the council offices.

The bats in Wallace Park have only lived there for a few years. They used to live on North Shore and the islands in Noosa River. Coincidentally around the same time that Makepeace Island was being developed for Richard Branson the bats moved to Wallace Park. I am not saying that the move was all down to this development but with a lot of extra helicopter noise from there plus helicopter training flights from Cooroibah and mosquito spraying along North Shore it’s hardly surprising they found living there untenable.

We live very close to Wallace Park and were immediately aware that the bats had relocated here. Initially they did not cause a problem for locals because of their relatively low numbers and that they roosted in the centre of the wood.

As time went by and without any attempt to discourage them, more colonies arrived. The woods used to be a wonderland of birds of all colours together with the most beautiful birdsongs, but not now. Over a couple of years what was a reserve for all animals has now become a smelly cesspit with only the sound of screeching bats. All animals are able to communicate and bats are no exception. In bat language they have been able to tell other colonies that Noosa Council is bat friendly and will put their needs above those of their electorate.

It is very easy to understand why people who are not affected can defend the bats staying in this area. But the truth is we were here first and we used to have, like all the bat defenders still have, the idyllic Noosa lifestyle.

We used to wake up in the morning to clean air and the sound of every kind of birdsong welcoming the start of a new glorious day in Noosa - not any more. We don’t hear birds anymore, only the screeches of bats, a pungent smell so bad we have to keep the windows closed, hundreds of almost impossible to remove tar-like droppings all over our pavers, lawn and pool.

The mess is so bad we can no longer keep up with cleaning it. We lost the use of our pool months ago because the surround gets too dirty with droppings, which also block the filter every few days and the regular effort of manually cleaning it has now got too much for me.

The council has been totally unsympathetic to the plight of residents living close to the colony. They hide from taking any action, saying that the bats will go when the food is exhausted. This is a nonsense as they don’t eat in Wallace Park, they fly in the direction of North Shore in search of food every evening at dusk and return every morning before dawn. The council does not want to do anything except hope that the bats go away without intervention. The bat numbers do fluctuate throughout the year but never do they all leave the park.

Now is a typical time in the cycle where the numbers have dropped significantly. The numbers will start to increase dramatically over the next few months, making now an ideal time to make the park unwelcoming for the bats.

Some people say that we are after moving our problem into someone else’s backyard.

This is not the case, the bats do not look to roost in a food area, and they fly in search of food.

The enormous bush area surrounding Noosa is more than capable of handling any number of protected bats without causing any problem to the unprotected population of humans living in Noosa.

John Dawson, Tewantin.

The sky is falling THE sky fell last month, but almost nobody noticed.

The sky fell on Hawaii last month, all because carbon dioxide levels peeped above the much-hyped 400 ppm hurdle. Chicken Littles all over the world squawked into their friendly media megaphones about numerous imminent global warming disasters. One warned: “the fate of the world hangs in the balance.” (Similar alarms were rung when the 350 ppm level was passed).

But nobody else noticed anything scary.

Four pieces of well-established evidence say that 400 ppm of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is not a concern.

Firstly, there has been no increase in global temperatures since 1998, despite 16 years of 20 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 24 July, 2014

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rising carbon dioxide levels and heavy usage of carbon fuels. Clearly, CO2 is not the main driver of global temperatures.

Secondly, the ice core records show clearly, with no exceptions, that all recent ice ages have commenced when the atmosphere contained relatively high levels of carbon dioxide. The temperature fell first, and then carbon dioxide levels fell. This proves that high carbon dioxide levels do not guarantee a warm globe, but could suggest that they may be a harbinger of a coming ice age. Ice will cause far more damage to the biosphere than even the worst warming forecast.

Thirdly, current levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide are not extreme or unusual. Carbon dioxide reached 2000 ppm in the luxuriant era of the dinosaurs, and 10 times current levels (4000 ppm) when the great Devonian coral reefs were flourishing. There is no tipping point into runaway global warming, or we would have tipped eons ago.

Finally, current carbon dioxide levels are just above starvation levels for plants. All vegetation would grow stronger, faster, and be more drought resistant and heat resistant if carbon dioxide levels trebled to 1200 ppm. Such levels are no threat to humans - US submarines operate at up to 8000 ppm for cruises of 90 days.

Topping 400 ppm should be a cause for celebration - it shows that Earth is emerging from the cold, hungry years of the ice ages.

Climate Cassandras have blown false trumpets once again.

Viv Forbes, Lake MacDonald.

Change is constant THANKYOU to Jonathon Howard for the refreshing story. There are many reasons to make the move to Noosa Shire “Council”. The only thing constant in life is change!

Ross Collyer, Doonan.

Keep it single CYCLISTS should ride single file, as other road users do who pay for the privilege through licensing, registration, compulsory third party and in most cases additional insurance. Cyclists should be more considerate (most are) and ride single file.

Cyclists already have along some routes dedicated cycle-only lanes as well as the onemetre clearance trial in place for their safety.

Riding two or more abreast just means that road users have to cross further out into the oncoming lane to give way to them.

I’d like to see tested in a court of law if a registered road user was involved in a head-on collision with oncoming traffic because they had to dodge a cyclist! Yeah, right. We all know how that would turn out. I’m all for safety but I think it’s about time to stop pandering to this minority group of lycra-clad yobbos.

M. Nattrass, Ex-road racing cyclist, Peregian.

History repeating THE debate raging around Arron McCormick and his sand art is reminiscent of events a few years ago. Noosa local, Dennis Massoud, aka “Sandman”, endured similar bureaucracy when he used to work on Main Beach. His talents are now mostly lost to Noosa, as he travels extensively, bringing pleasure to folk all over the world. We don’t often see his work here any more. It was a pity that such a Noosa drawcard was not encouraged to stay and make a living here, where he could have done so much to promote our region.

I do agree that if a “street performer” is offering services or goods for sale, they should be treated as anyone who sets up a commercial enterprise. However, if the offering is a creation, which will never be permanent, and money is not solicited from the public, surely the council has no jurisdiction to command that person acquire a permit. As I remember, Dennis didn’t actively seek donations, but many people would throw money in his bucket as they passed in recognition of his talent. If council insists on a permit for sandsculpture creation, what will happen to the many sandcastles built by children and their families? Surely they would not be subject to this ruling?

Hopefully, a compromise can be reached, and sanity will prevail. I hope this art form will be encouraged to remain in Noosa.

Pat Isaacs, Peregian Beach.

Bright sparks WITH the end of the carbon tax we’ll suddenly see prices for electricity, gas, petrol, and manufactured goods fall sharply, right?

After all, the companies which sell those things have blamed the carbon tax for every price increase in the past few years.

On your next electricity bill you’ll start to see the impact of the giant price rise which took effect on 1 July. The annual charge for an average user (25 kilowatt-hours per day) rises by $262 per year.

Most of that increase is in the daily fee you pay whether you use any electricity or not. This is a tax to help Queensland’s mismanaged and failing electricity industry carry on living in the past for a little longer.

You’ll never notice the disappearance of the carbon tax, because it’s been overwhelmed by the mismanagement tax, the fastest growing tax in Queensland.

Joe Shlegeris, Noosaville.

Have money, will travel

positions advertised last week by the Sunshine Coast Council.) Noosa residents had to bear the whole cost of de-amalgamation, so just how can the mayor claim the perfect storm with Noosa’s de-amalgamation at the middle of it? They lost their cash cow. Just another fantasy from mayor Jamieson. How do you turn a projected $8.5 million deficit into a $13 million surplus? Raise rates and blame something/someone else. As for the EVD debate, when will all politicians realise they are there to serve the people? If a community wants to move to another shire and it is the will of that community then the government (local, state or federal) should enact the will of the people and not see what’s in it for council. Get real councillors, the people are your employer. I might not live in the Sunshine Coast Council area any more but if the likes of Mr Nuske and Mr Lobb can comment on Noosa happenings, then I feel the right of reply.

M. Hutts, Tewantin.

Don’t do it I WAS born in the The Sunny Brae Hospital, Eumundi, Queensland.

As a resident of Doonan since 30 June 1973, I strongly oppose the suggestion of the Eumundi Doonan Veridale Residents Group to move boundary lines to become part of the Noosa Shire Council.

I do not support this proposal as I am very happy in the Sunshine Coast Council. Well served by councillors, business, and recreation.

There are lots of Noosa Shire residents who work and shop outside of their shire. Not to mention when medical attention is required, where do they go to? Nambour General Hospital, or Sunshine Coast University Hospital Birtinya.

I see no reason for such a move.

Teresa Burton, Doonan.

I’VE decided I will now travel to Cooroy or Peregian when in need of good quality products.

No matter what I’ve bought from there it’s held its time, warranty and service.

For the last two years I’ve noted everything I buy from a major retailer on their ‘special’ items either never works or has a life span of 2-5 attempts. Because of the price I initially choose not to return the item. However after two years of these $2 or $5 cheap items purchased, I began to total what my own personal loss was. I then considered how many other customers fell to the same faulty item. Marginalise that by total customers, outlets, states etc.

Suddenly it occurred to me this one retailer is making a fortune from faulty items and those who would never consider returning a $2 faulty item for fear of being a scrooge.

Chinese junk was once the name of their habitat. Luckily where I live I have an option.

I totalled it up and the profit was alarming.

Get real locals, have a pleasant drive and go elsewhere for quality at least while we still have that choice.

In that long beautiful drive ... it will pay.

Jenna Oakley, Noosa.

I MUST have a different understanding of the words “wildlife corridor”. I thought they were for the benefit of wildlife, especially threatened species! How naive of me. Perhaps someone can enlighten me of their real purpose.

Kay Thornton, Cootharaba.

Careful what you wish for

Survey says ...

TO THE residents of Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale and Weyba Downs I would say be very careful in your quest to join up with Noosa Council at this present time. If you think your current regime is undemocratic then think again if you believe that the current Noosa Council is, and you would be better off within its precincts.

The current Noosa Council was born on a platform, amid great fanfare, that we will listen to our residents. Well they have not so far. There are many examples where residents have been totally ignored in spite of petitions, letters, and protests. Just totally and rudely ignored. According to the current mayor, the use of capital letters in correspondence means abuse and offence ... how ridiculous.

Yes, the current Noosa Council has not increased rates, but a lot of roads are not being repaired in the area, and lots of services have been reduced to a bare minimum. So appearances may be deceptive and the grass on the other side may look greener, but reality is the real test. Think again and try to join up when we have a new council. As the residents of the Wallace Park area would say, the Sunshine Coast Council is looking awfully good at the moment.

K.L. Fielden, Tewantin.

REGARDING ‘Facts vs opinions’ (Noosa Today, page 20, 17 July) there are a few points to be raised. A survey about EDV boundary changes, taken in 2006, is not relevant to 2014.

In eight years a significant number of people may move on, move in, change their minds or die. As I lived in the district at that time I can verify that I neither heard nor saw such a survey and there is a serious question of how many residents did.

I am not sure what a ‘sample survey’ is or how these 348 respondents came to answer the survey. And herein lies the serious doubts that might surround the integrity of the survey.

It is disingenuous to expect everyone to accept the results of surveys that have not been properly structured. I could structure a survey and get a 90 per cent negative response to the question ‘Do you wish to join the Noosa Council?’ Firstly, all I have to do is frame the questions in such a way that my respondents are likely to reject the proposition, and secondly make sure I target my survey to the appropriate people, ie those I know are sympathetic to my cause. This is known as bias.

From my experience of answering the latest EDV survey on the internet I found the main focus of the questions was whether I shopped etc in Noosa. The answer is ‘yes’. That does not translate into a desire to become part of Noosa. Other considerations pertain.

Flinging around the figure of 80 per cent of residents of EDV support a move to Noosa is not particularly honest. It smacks of s/he who shouts loudest, wins.

I agree that to find out the actual figures for support or otherwise for a boundary change, a properly conducted survey should be used. It has to be a random sampling survey, it has to ask a wide variety of pertinent questions, it has to be free of bias. Such a survey is complex and of necessity very expensive to implement.

For integrity’s sake, are we willing to put our money on the line?

Judy Hardy-Holden, Doonan.

Blamed again I NOTICE that once again, Noosa is being blamed for the Sunshine Coast Council rate rise. Well, that shouldn’t surprise. Mayor Mark Jamieson was voted in mostly by Noosa residents as he said he would not stand in the way of de-amalgamation. Now that has occurred (regardless of the opposition mayor Jamieson put in the way) I believe the Sunshine Coast council should be voting for mayor again as I don’t think Mayor Jamieson would have won without his pledge to the Noosa residents.

Mayor Jamieson claims a $12 million reduction in staff costs. Of course, with Noosa taking 40-odd staff the Sunshine Coast Council didn’t want. (I notice there were three or so

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Senior Constable Pierre Senekal and officer Blair Doran with the R&W team.

From left, Cam Goode, Shannon Orr, Kym de Warren, Kate Cox, Frank Milat, principal Shane McCauley and Hamish Bolderston.

Kings of the wishes ONE of Noosa’s leading real estate agencies, Richardson and Wrench Noosa, has thrown its support behind local police as they prepare to tackle the Wimmers’ King of the Mountain challenge this Sunday.

Noosa Police Beat officer-in-charge Senior Constable Pierre Senekal and officer Blair Doran will take on the gruelling mountain race to help raise funds for the Make-A-Wish foundation, a charity that is close to Mr Senekal’s heart.

In June last year, Mr Senekal’s son Peter,

now 13, was granted his wish for a family trip to Florida while in the midst of treatment for liver cancer.

Since then, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has announced they will no longer be able to fund overseas trips due to a lack of funding.

Mr Senekal said he was running not only to raise funds, but also awareness of the good work the Make-A-Wish foundation did.

“This is our second year of raising funds for the foundation,” he said.

“It’s so important for people to be aware of Make-A-Wish and what they do apart from holidays. The foundation helps sick kids keep up with schooling and make life a little easier for families.”

Mr Senekal’s son is now in remission, but he said the foundation needed ongoing support from the community.

Mr Senekal said it was with thanks to local businesses such as R&W Noosa, who help raise much-needed funds.

Richardson and Wrench Noosa principal

Shane McCauley said it felt great to be able to help local charities and children through sponsorship.

“At R&W we believe in helping the community and we enjoy sponsoring local organisations,” he said.

“We are proud to support Mr Senekal and Mr Doran in their fund-raising.”

The Wimmers’ King of the Mountain race is this Sunday at Pomona, with a full day of entertainment, markets and music, from 7am.

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One of the very best IT would be hard to try and find a penthouse apartment as exquisite as this Noosa Heads home.

BUILT to take advantage of the stunning views and a perfectly northern aspect, the Elandra penthouse apartment offers luxurious living with only the best features.

A large ensuite and walk-in robe complete the master retreat.

A gourmet kitchen lies in the centre of the floor plan and features everything you would expect from a luxury apartment; European appliances, built-in espresso machine, stone benchtops and butler’s pantry.

Travertine flooring, top-quality fittings and a floor plan

The kitchen overlooks an open-plan living and dining zone,

designed to capture holiday living, all add up to make one

which opens out to a large covered deck; the perfect space for

impressive penthouse apartment.

entertaining friends and family on warm summer nights or for

The residence is separated into two wings. Two generous bedrooms, each featuring a walk-in robe and ensuite, a study and laundry make up one half of the home.

The master suite is located at the front of the apartment,

simply relaxing and enjoying the finer things in life.

A private, rooftop terrace is the perfect place to relax in the sun with a good book.

The complex features the essential facilities including a

where you can make the most of views from the river mouth

pool, gym and beautifully landscaped gardens. A private lift

all the way up Forty Mile Beach and the sparkling sea with the

will take you right to your front door, while three car spaces

suite’s private spa and balcony.

and lock-up storage provides plenty of room for your toys.

home essentials ADDRESS: 13 / 6 ’Elandra’ Serenity Close, Noosa Heads PRICE:$3,350,000 VIEW: By appointment DESCRIPTION:3 bed, 3 bath, 3 car AGENT: Jennifer Carr for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0412 158 433 24 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 24 July, 2014

ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT

NOOSA SOUND 31 COORAN COURT

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Lifestyle & Luxury

View By Appointment Price $4,950,000

Spanning 34 metres of water frontage and sitting right on the shoreline of the Noosa River, this intoxicating absolute waterfront residence radiates an understated elegance across two floors of luxuriously detailed bedrooms, bespoke bathrooms and full width waterfront terraces. ɒ Paul Clout design, 645 square metre allotment, absolute waterfront location ɒ Fixed timber jetty, sandy beach (app32metres), sandstone and Blackbutt timber doors. ɒ Fireplace, gas strut shutters, tropical paradise pool and lanai in walled courtyard. ɒ Clerestory louvres and windows, floating roofs, outstanding kitchen, media centre. ɒ Ducted air-conditioning, level walk to Quamby Places restaurants and Noosa Main Beach.

Peter Butt 0412 714 406 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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ONE OF THE VERY BEST

NOOSA HEADS 13 ‘ELANDRA’ 6 SERENITY CLOSE

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Elegance & Vista

View By Appointment Price $3,350,000

‘Elandra’ enjoys the most wonderful advantage of the perfect northern aspect and the penthouse has extensive, beautiful views across the river to the river mouth and all the way up Forty Mile Beach and the sparkling sea. This is the way life is meant to be lived. ɒ Take the lift right to your front door, the views from the moment you enter are breathtaking. ɒ The kitchen has everything you’d expect, European appliances, stone tops and butler’s pantry. ɒ The master suite eclipses six star living, ample wardrobe space and beautiful bathroom. ɒ The flooring is travertine, there are stunning quality bathrooms, a study, plus 3 large terraces. ɒ Elandra enjoys pool, gym and glorious gardens.

Jennifer Carr 0412 158 433 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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PICTURE PERFECT NOOSA WATERS 10 MIZZEN COURT

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Position & Perfection

View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Price $835,000

This meticulously maintained home radiates a warm lovely charm, and it is now time for a new family to enjoy all of the benefits of living, in this exceptionally well located home in a friendly neighbourhood. This is a striking, easy living family home. ɒ Provides relaxed luxury across a flowing single level layout. ɒ Stone kitchen bench tops with stainless steel appliances and ample storage. ɒ Covered alfresco area for relaxed entertaining and dining. ɒ Perfect for growing families or those looking to downsize.

Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Frank MIlat 0438 528 148 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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DRESS CIRCLE LOCATION

SUNSHINE BEACH 28 ENTERPRISE STREET

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Beach & Views

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price Offers above $2.6Million

A sensational ridge top location bordering the Noosa National Park with extensive ocean and breaking wave views up and down the coast are wonderful companions for this meticulously presented sea view residence. Welcome home to privacy and a soundtrack of the sea. ɒ 511m2 allotment in dress circle location, pathway connection to dog friendly beach. ɒ Ducted air-conditioning/vacuum system, c-bus technology, study, full width timber deck. ɒ 2 refreshment bars, poolside guest suite with separate entry, beach shower, security gate. ɒ Wine cellar and storage room, upper level parents retreat with spectacular ocean views.

Kym de Warren 0412 325 421 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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Noosa Springs - 540 Noosa Springs Drive

4 bed | 4 bath | 3 car

Golf Front Luxury - Sellers Ready to Go..

For Sale $2,800,000 View Inspect by Appointment Web ID www.onenoosa.com/property/

• Designed for Owners to Live Conveniently on Garden Level • Upper Storey Two Bedroom Guest Accommodation Plus Poolside Studio • Lavish Fit-out Includes Hand Crafted Custom Features in Stone and Wood

Contact

• Private and Peaceful 1050m Lot Above Seventh Fairway • Timeless Elegance with Every Conceivable Comfort Included

details/700 Craig Brumby 0417 789 765 craig@onenoosa.com

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Noosa Springs - 342 The Woods

3 bed | 2.5 bath | 2.5 car

Sparkling Renovation Just Completed

For Sale $695,000 View Sat 11-11.45am Web ID www.onenoosa.com/property/

• Lovingly Refurbished Top to Bottom - Just Move in • Light and Bright North-facing Living Spaces With Central Void • New Kitchen, Paint, Carpets, Lights, Air-conditioning etc • Generous Sunny Yard - Professionally Landscaped • Attractive and Practical Floor-plan - See Details On-line • Priced to Sell Without Delay - Be Quick!

onenoosa.com 07 5448 3993 info@onenoosa.com 28 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 24 July, 2014

Contact

details/704 Craig Brumby 0417 789 765 craig@onenoosa.com

www.rosecallaghanrealty.com.au

Great Floor Plan, Private and Spacious4 A

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• Large well-presented and maintained family home • Generous dining, living areas, open plan kitchen • Terrific outdoor entertainment area and sparkling pool • Separate media room plus an office • Main bedroom, parents retreat, modern ensuite • Ducted Air, Solar HWS and pool, double garage plus storage

TEWANTIN 3 Murdock Court

Price:

P.O.A

Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am Agent:

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

Spectacular Wide Ocean Views • North East aspect overlooks Sunshine Beach • Balcony with panoramic ocean views • Private, well maintained apartment in block of 9 • Lift access, secure parking and sparkling pool • Great home or investment property • Perfect location close to surf club, cafes and restaurants

SUNSHINE BEACH

Price:

U6 “Vista Pacific” 12 Bryan Street

Inspect: By Appointment Agent:

3A 2B 1C

P.O.A

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

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Space and Style • Exceptional family home dual living • Clever and practical floor plan over two light filled levels • Multiple living spaces, wide sunlit timber decks with LED lighting • Sparkling solar heated 10 metre pool • Outdoor servery kitchen perfect for entertaining • Minutes to Sunshine Beach, surf club, village shops and restaurants

SUNSHINE BEACH

Price:

17 Pacific Avenue

Inspect: Saturday 12-12.30pm Agent:

5A 4B 2C

E: rose@rosecallaghanrealty.com.au

Offers over $1,300,000

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

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special feature

The great debate: to rent or buy

BY JOLENE OGLE IT’S an age-old question; is it better to rent or buy? The Reserve Bank of Australia recently reignited the debate when it released its research discussion paper entitled “Is Housing Overvalued”.

The paper examined whether it was cheaper to own a home or rent when factoring in all cost associated with both options.

The paper found that it all depends on inflation. According to the paper, real house prices have increased at an average annual rate of slightly less than 2.5 per cent since

1995. If that rate of appreciation was to continue, then the report estimates housing is fairly valued. But, if growth is below that level in the future, the paper suggests the average household is probably financially better renting than buying.

But Richardson and Wrench Noosa principal Jennifer Carr said she shared the views of The Australian’s James Kirby, who said there were many more benefits to owning a home.

“Also, in the last 60 years the costs of owning a property and the cost of renting a property are about the same for the first

AUCTION SAT 9TH AUG

4A 2 B 1 C

SUNSHINE BEACH 4 Ross Crescent

AUCTION Saturday 9 August 2014 2pm On Site VIEW Fri, Sat, Mon, Wed 2-2.30pm AGENT Jill Goode 0418 714 653 jill@c21noosa.com

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP PO BOX 1646, NOOSA HEADS QLD 4567 CENTURY21.COM.AU/NOOSA 07 5447 2451 30 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 24 July, 2014

eight years, after which owning becomes a more profitable option,” she said.

“Buyers win on the capital gains, renters don’t get a look-in, and when buying for investment, there are many tax advantages too.”

Jennifer said renting could be “precarious” with most resident properties not leasing for more than 12 months and the choice of rental properties limited.

“The RBA says house prices just now are fair value and with interest rates at 50-year lows (and looking very steady), it is difficult to see why anyone would consider renting.

“Right now in our market, there is a definite tightening of stock. It may be that property owners are waiting for spring or simply that demand gobbles up the supply quickly.

“There’s nothing like the joy of your own home - improving it for both self-satisfaction and financial reasons,” she said.

“When this happens, there’s only one way for prices to go - and that’s up.”

AUCTION SAT 9TH AUG

PERFECT RENOVATOR OR REBUILD Just 100 metres from steps down to beautiful Sunshine Beach, number 4 Ross Crescent is a solid double brick home built by the current owner’s father. On a 519 sq mt block, it’s an easy walk from the home to the shops and restaurants of the charming Duke St village. The ground floor has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, plus a spacious living room with a timber lined atrium ceiling. Upstairs are two more bedrooms, another bathroom and the kitchen/ living/dining area.

Buyers can be the real winners, according to R&W principal Jennifer Carr.

VERY PRIVATE, TOP FLOOR FRENCH QUARTER UNIT NOOSA HEADS 314/1 Halse Lane Furnished and freshly repainted 2 bedroom 2 bathroom French Quarter unit is going to the market and will be sold. Large balcony overlooking a leafy garden and with no overhead noise, this one would look very good in your portfolio! Enjoy the beautiful tropical pools – walk to a myriad of restaurants and boutiques, Noosa National Park and famous Main Beach.

2A 2 B 1 C 1D AUCTION Saturday 9 August 2014 11.00am On Site VIEW Fri 11-11.30am, Sat 1-1.30pm Mon & Wed 11-11.30am AGENT Jill Goode 0418 714 653 jill@c21noosa.com

CONOLLY HAY GROUP

AUCTION 23RD AUG

Luxurious Hinterland Retreat DOONAN 244 Mirbelia Place Only a personal viewing of this state-of-the-art hinterland home will show you just how exceptional this property is. Revamp your entire life with this superb residence, which comes fully furnished in the most stylish and carefully selected pieces. This awe-inspiring property comes with all of the hearts desires including: • Expansive living zones: open kitchen/living/dining; alfresco & covered terraces & two media rooms • Resort-style pool & spa, immaculate landscaping • First class kitchen: stone benchtops, superb appliances & butler’s pantry • Separate child/teen zone with bathroom • Fully equipped home ofice • Less than a 15 min drive to Noosa & Hastings Street

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP PO BOX 1646, NOOSA HEADS QLD 4567 CENTURY21.COM.AU/NOOSA 07 5447 2451

4 A 3 B 2+C 1 D AUCTION VIEW AGENT

Sat 23rd Aug 2014 Sat 26th July 2014 1 - 2pm David Conolly 0438 259 956 david@c21noosa.com David Berns 0408 629 438 david.berns@c21noosa.com

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Reserve Bank leaves rates on hold THE Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep official interest rates on hold for the 11th consecutive month, bringing a sigh of relief from mortgage holders. in dwelling investment in coming

Relating to the housing market

IN the meeting minutes, Governor

quarters.

for Monetary Policy Decision Glenn

the minutes noted that dwelling

Stevens even indicated that interest

investment increased noticeably in the

rates were likely to remain on hold at

March quarter and, over the six months

signs of a tempering in conditions

2.5 per cent for even longer.

to March, was running at close to the

in the established housing market.

fastest pace seen in around a decade.

Members observed that, looking

“Accordingly, with the significant

At the same time, there had been

through the monthly volatility, housing

degree of monetary stimulus already

Residential building approvals had

in place to support economic activity,

declined somewhat in recent months,

price inflation had slowed over recent

the board judged that, on present

but they remained at relatively high

months, auction clearance rates had

indications, the most prudent course

levels and both work yet to be done

fallen from the high levels seen late last

was likely to be a period of stability in

and loan approvals for new dwellings

year, and loan approvals had been little

interest rates,” he said.

pointed to further strong growth

changed over the past six months.’

OPEN HOMES Castaways Beach

Peregian Beach

12 Tropicana Rise

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Sat 11-11.30am

21 Wavecrest Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Sat 10-10.30am

Doonan 181 Valley Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 11-12 noon

61 Youngs Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 10-10.45am

44 Panorama Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 11-12 noon

244 Mirbelia Place

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly & David Berns

Sat 1-2pm

Noosa Heads 20 Mitti Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode

11/2 Banksia Ave

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jason Wedge

Sat 2-2.30pm

38 Angler Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 2-2.30pm

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 1-1.30pm

The Rise 4 & 11, 37 Noosa Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 12-12.30pm

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 10-10.30am

28 Corsair Cres.

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jason Wedge

Sat 11-12 noon

65A Orient Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren and Shannon Orr

Sat 10-10.30am

42 Newield St

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

Sat 12-12.30pm

Sunrise Beach

Sunshine Beach 4 Ross Crescent

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jill Goode & Mike Hay

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 2-2.30pm

21 Dolphin Bay Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 11-11.30am

8 Kiamba Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Sat 11-11.30am

Costa Nova 8/1 Belmore Terrace

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Sat 10-10.30am

28 Enterprise Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Sat 12-12.30pm

Sunseeker Lodge 21/2 Pilchers Gap Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Thurs 3-3.30pm

Sunseeker Lodge 2/2 Pilchers Gap Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Sat 11-11.30am

1/22 Stevens St

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

Sat 11-11.30am

13 Duke St

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

Sat 1-1.30pm

17 Paciic Avenue

Rose Callaghan Realty - Rosemary Callaghan

Sat 12-12.30pm

18 Outlook Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Sat 12-12.30pm

3 Murdock Court

Rose Callaghan Realty - Rosemary Callaghan

Sat 11-11.30am

Sat 11-11.30am

Laguna on Hastings 515/32 Hastings St Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley and Frank Milat The French Quarter 314/1 Halse Lane Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jill Goode and Jason Wedge

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 12-12.30pm

6 Belfa Place

Noosa Blue 313, 16 Noosa Drive

1/26 Peregian Esplanade

Sat 1-1.30pm

Mon,Wed, Fri 11-11.30am, Sat 1-1.30pm

Tewantin Noosa Springs 342 The Woods

ONEnoosa - Craig Brumby

Sat 11-11.45am

Noosa Waters

Tinbeerwah

10 Mizzen Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley and Frank Milat

Sat 11-11.30am

90 Patterson Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 10-10.30am

10 Sternlight Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley and Frank Milat

Sat 12-12.30pm

5 Kingsgate Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 12.30-1pm

Noosaville

Twin Waters

Munna Beach 35/291 Gympie Tce Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Sat 2-2.30pm

10/26 Anchorage Cct

ONEnoosa - Lydia Kirn

Sat 10-10.45am

St James Square 6, 40 James Street Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Sat 1-1.30pm

50 Anchorage Cct

ONEnoosa - Lydia Kirn

Sat 11-11.45am 1145969-DJ30-14

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highlight home

Golf front luxury TIMELESSLY elegant and constructed to the highest standard, this spectacular home offers over 500 square metres of luxury living.

PERFECTLY positioned on a quiet and generous 1050 square metre lot overlooking the seventh fairway and lakes, this residence has been cleverly designed to allow the owners to live comfortably on garden level.

menu, with features such as gas cooking, wall oven, modern conveniences and butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry with access to a courtyard.

The master suite, which features a spacious ensuite, walk-in robe and a stunning outlook onto the manicured gardens, is located on the lower-level of the home along with a private guest studio apartment.

Upstairs, you will find two more large bedrooms, each featuring a spacious ensuite and walk-in robe.

The main living and dining zones are also located on the ground level of the home, with large bi-fold doors creating a seamless indoor/outdoor space, so the new owners can make the most of beautiful sunny days.

The gourmet kitchen features everything you will need to create simple family meals or an impressive dinner party

A media room, home office and laundry complete the lower-level of the home.

This home is not only functional, but it also boasts highquality and fascinating features including the hand-forged stair and entry ironwork, which was constructed by an artisan over five months.

The entry gate and custom doors are built from 150-yearold hardwood timber, while a remote-controlled fireplace and surround sound adds a little modernity to the opulent residence.

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BY DI HENSHALL WHAT is interior design? Interior design is another term for interior environment, or what we surround ourselves with when we are at home, at work - or anywhere inside a building for that matter.

Interior design is something that we live and breathe everyday of our lives - huge stores like Myer, David Jones, Saks, Marks and Spencer, all spend a lot of money working out how to make people feel comfortable (and of course feeling happy enough to shop in their stores!)

Retailers like Ikea and Pillow Talk make it a mission in their advertising campaigns to help people feel at ease so they relate to their merchandise and therefore want to buy their products to enhance their own homes.

But we don’t live in stores. We don’t have neat lives that look like vignettes in stores like Myer and Ikea. We want to feel at ease and comfortable in our own homes.

So it comes down to this question: What makes you feel comfortable and happy at home?

The answer usually stems from three basic principles:

· Scale and proportion; · Practicality and comfort; and · Lighting and ventilation.

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This is where you need help, hopefully from a qualified, experienced and empathetic interior designer, who can relate to your lifestyle, your family set-up and your daily habits. Sounds frightening, but what you eat, what you wear, how you live, all tell a story so the best outcome for your perfect interior environment can be achieved.

almost butting up to the television. Make yourself at home - you immediately might start to feel fat! It is the Gulliver’s syndrome or Alice in Wonderland feeling - you don’t belong and you certainly don’t feel comfortable. Scale and proportion of furnishings have an immediate impact on our well-being.

Why is this important?

If you are not completely comfortable in your own home, be it in your kitchen, bathroom or bedroom (usually the main areas of concern), then you will not be living your life to its optimum level and you will not realise the joy and ease that can be achieved by having a relaxed living environment.

This exact statement can be reiterated when discussing your work environment. So let’s go back to the three usual factors affecting our response to our interior environment:

Practicality and comfort There is a myriad of furnishing styles out there, but they must feel good for YOU, not just look good. An example of practicality versus looks could be the bench seat up against an outdoor table - looks great in the brochure or on the showroom floor, but try getting off that bench seat if you are stuck between two other people - not a pretty sight.

Scale and proportion Picture walking into a huge auditorium and there is a small chair in the middle of the room. The host asks you to make yourself at home. What do you do with a tiny chair in such a huge space? You feel uncomfortable even though you have been welcomed by the hosts.

Another scenario - welcomed by the same hosts into a tiny room with a massive television on the wall, large, overstuffed three-piece lounge suite and coffee table,

Lighting and ventilation A room can literally be transformed into another atmosphere immediately with clever lighting. Don’t ignore this vital part of comfort and style in your own home - and for that matter in your work environment. Without adequate air-flow, with natural ventilation, any room will suffer and will be uncomfortable.

These three elements are all major considerations and in future articles each will be discussed in greater detail - they make a big difference in making sure you are comfortable in your home or office.

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A treat for your health PEREGIAN Beach local Laura Di Mambro is counting down the days until thousands of guests start to arrive on her doorstep for Queensland’s “life-changing” festival.

Final preparations are underway for The Conscious Life Festival, a jam-packed, two-day program of events fast becoming one of the most comprehensive health and wellbeing carnivals on Queensland’s calendar year.

Five months after Mother Nature forced a last-minute reschedule, event organiser Laura Di Mambro said she was excited to bring more than 120 exhibitors to Peregian Beach, including health and wellbeing practitioners, performers and educators.

“The Sunshine Coast is such a health conscious paradise. Where better to bring all the wonderful modalities and specialists under one roof to showcase what unique and diverse products and services many business and individuals have to offer,” Ms Di Mambro said.

“The health and wellbeing industry is one of the fastest growing in the world. The Sunshine Coast is proof of this growing phenomena with so

New take on Hercules

By JONATHON HOWARD THE legend of Hercules is well known. But in the latest blockbuster, the story begins after the legend.

Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary.

Along with five faithful companions, he travels ancient Greece selling his services for gold and using his legendary reputation to intimidate enemies.

But when the benevolent ruler of

Thrace and his daughter seek Hercules’ help to defeat a savage and terrifying warlord, Hercules finds that in order for good to triumph and justice to prevail, he must again become the hero he once was. He must embrace his own myth. He must be Hercules.

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son and directed by Brett Ratner, the first instalment of this icon tale takes views on an action-packed journey through ancient Greece with spectacular cinematography.

Watch it in 3D or traditional 2D in comfort with state-of-the-art sound and picture quality at Noosa 5 Cinemas.

For your chance to win a double pass to see Hercules email your full name and mobile phone number to competitions@noosatoday.net.au

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many individuals devoting their time and energy to improving their health and that of others,” she said.

Now in its fourth year, The Conscious Life Festival brings together those who want to improve their health and wellbeing in ways both “imaginable and uninmaginable”.

Even those especially “spirited” little ones aren’t forgotten, with the exclusive The Conscious Life Festival sanctum Kids Culture - a fun and magical haven for kids to create, explore and learn: from quiet sacred sanctuaries to vibrant and energetic interactive workshops, all promoting conscious and nurturing development.

The Conscious Life Festival offers a fun and friendly environment for people of all ages to explore alternative methods and all aspects of health, happiness, well-being and self-development.

The festival is held over two days, 2 and 3 August, at the Peregian Beach College, 41 Old Emu Mountain Road, from 9.30am to 4pm daily.

Email info@consciouslifefestival. com.au or visit www.consciouslifefestival.com.au for more information.

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Thursday July 24 6.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: Zac Gunthorpe, Shannon Sol Carrol and Michelle Clifford for Noosa Songwriters’ Guild.

7pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Don Costa.

9pm: Villa Noosa: DJ. Friday July 25 6.30pm: Club Cooroy: Fabian.

8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Contraband.

8.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: Shannon Carrol, Solafreq and DJ Massroom.

Saturday July 26 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Dave Daly.

8.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: Mia Wray and DJ Massroom.

9pm: Villa Noosa: DJ. Sunday July 27 3pm: Cafe Le Monde: Allan Kelly Band.

3pm: Sunshine Beach Surf Club: Humidors.

4pm: Zachary’s Peregian Beach: Mark Moroney.

4pm: Villa Noosa: Live soloist for Sunday Sesh.

Monday July 28 7.30pm: Noosa Surf Club: Spotlight Karaoke.

Tuesday, July 29 7.30pm: Noosa Surf Club: Spotlight Karaoke.

Wednesday, July 30 7.30pm: Noosa Heads Surf Club: Get Your Groove On. 9pm: Villa Noosa: WTF Hospitality night.

Kat’s plan to raise spirits THE girls are coming to town and they’re taking over the Sunshine Beach Surf Club comedy night on 15 August.

Kat Davidson will headline the one-night event, and is sure to have you laughing with her observations on relationships and random events, while her unique story telling ability takes her audience on a wild ride.

Since starting her standup career in 1997, Kat has hosted Gala events, coached blue chip companies in communication, and worked a crown from the back of a cattle truck.

She can be heard regularly across Queensland ABC radio and has headlined the best clubs in Australia and Canada, is the co-producer of

the highly successful Ladies Comedy Nights in Brisbane, can regularly be found at sea performing for huge crowds on P & O Cruise ships and enjoyed a sell-out season of her original show Untidy at the 2012 Brisbane Comedy Festival - is there anything this woman can’t do?

Kat will be joined by Ellen Briggs, Soulla Pants, Ting Lim and Jennifer Burke in what promises to be one funny night.

Tickets for the 15 August show at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club are $18.50 for members and $20 for nonmembers. The show starts at 8pm, but dinner is available from 6pm. Phone 5447 5491 to book your ticket before they sell out.

Australian Himalayan Foundation Presents

The Summit Ball Saturday, 20 September at the Sheraton, Noosa Champagne Reception, Dinner and Dancing to RUSH BAND 6pm til Late $175 per person For Tickets and Information Contact Heather 0448 739 946 or Krista 0499 552 202 or online at http://www.australianhimalayanfoundation.org.au/index.php/events/upcoming-events

Purchase your ticket to attend The Summit Ball for an enjoyable evening of dining and dancing.

All funds raised will support an education program in Bhutan, run by the Australian Himalayan Foundation, that funds girls from remote villages to attend school.

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Invitation to success from a new playwright WESTERN Australia’s newest playwright Michelle McCormick has won “Best Play” in the 2014 National One-Act Playwriting competition with her maiden script, The Invitation.

Michelle flew in from London, where she was holidaying with her family, just in time to attend the presentations at Noosa Arts Theatre on Saturday.

Michelle said she was thrilled with her win as she had always considered herself an actor.

“This has actually given me a lot of confidence to write something else,” Michelle said.

“I’ve never written anything in my life before. This is one of the best things that has ever happened to me,” she said.

Tewantin’s Bendigo Bank branch sponsored the event and board member Rick Cooper was on hand to present Michelle with $3000.

In second place, was local playwright Frank Wilkie with his dark piece, The Devil’s Dance, and third place was Michiko Parnell, with her comedy Instructions for Two or More Players, which took out the Nancy Cato Audience Choice Award.

Donovan Gasper, Kate Cullen, director, Julia Verburgt, Paul Barrs, Michiko Parnell, playwright, and Caitlin Wilson.

Adjudicator Andrea Moore also found much to like about the cast of midlife crisis comedy Instructions for Two or More Players, awarding Best Male and Female Actor tributes to Paul Barrs and Julia Verburgt, respectively. Kate Cullen won Best Director for the same play.

Special acknowledgments were made by Moore with Adjudicator Awards to Liza Park for her direction of The Invitation, and to her female lead Karina Seale.

The competition attracted over 70 entries from across Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. For the first time,

the top three finalists were chosen by a panel of Brisbane-based industry experts.

Noosa Arts Theatre president Liza Park said entries for next year’s competition, the 38th year it will be held, have already started arriving, and that it was a testament to the affection the public hold for the festival, that it has grown from an initial three performances per year, to 11 performances now, to accommodate the demand for tickets.

Entries are open for the 2015 One Act Playwriting competition. Details available at www.noosaartstheatre.org.

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FINISHED last weekend in pumping doubleoverhead surf, the (unsponsored) J-Bay Pro in South Africa was undoubtedly the most exciting event of the 2014 world pro tour so far, made even more sweet when the final four were all Aussies.

I was transfixed all of Saturday night, and only realised it was well after midnight when Mick Fanning finally emerged victorious over his best mate, Joel Parkinson.

The fact that I had a 4am Sunday conference call was merely punishment for having too much fun riding armchair shotgun with the Coolie Kids.

But the one blemish on this otherwise stellar event was the altercation between volatile French surfer Jeremy Flores and the ASP judges that resulted in Flores copping a $6000 fine and a six-week suspension that could very likely see him fail to qualify for the 2015 world tour.

When news of the suspension for unsportsmanlike behaviour broke last weekend, surf blogs all over the world predictably lit up with shock and horror that the governing body should treat surfers like sportsmen, rather than like, well, free-spirited, high octane, dummyspitting surfers.

Personally, I think Flores got off lightly with a chump change fine and missing only one world tour event and one six-star qualifying series event, even though it means he will sit out the Billabong Pro Tahiti, where he has previously recorded the perfect heat score of 20 and is one of the most fearless performers in the perilous waves of Teahupo’o.

I say that from the perspective of some one who is not always a fan of the ASP and has been a fan of Jeremy Flores since he was just out of nappies, and I would much rather be arguing the opposite case, but the facts are that at J-Bay, Flores was way out of line, and perhaps more importantly, he is a serial offender.

I met Jeremy and his father, Patrick, back in the late ’90s in France when the little grom from Reunion Island was just starting to make waves, literally and figuratively.

His precocious talent in the water was already apparent, but what impressed me was the graciousness and impeccable manners of the son and the flamboyant bonhomie of the dad.

I was by no means close to Jeremy in those early years, but I saw him frequently in different parts of the world and I remember waving to him one morning when he was about to hit the surf at Noosa. The 10-year-old returned my wave, put his board down on the sand and ran across the beach to kiss me on both cheeks in the French tradition, before going back to his surfing mission.

How many Aussie 10-year-olds do you know who’d do that! As he grew up, Jeremy became a ferocious competitor and Patrick an aggressively enthusiastic manager and coach (searching for parallels in othersports, Ber-

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Jeremy Flores in action. nard Tomic’s dad springs to mind), but at the Quiksilver Pro France in 2003, contest director Rod Brooks and I (as event director) were both stunned when, following Jeremy’s elimination in the trials event, Patrick stood in front of the judging tower and made the throat-slitting gesture of a Mafioso to the judges.

I expected Jeremy to be mortified, but he was equally disgruntled and seemed to think that this was an appropriate response to a fair, simple and completely standard judging decision. It was the first indication we’d had that winning had become everything.

The following year, when Quiksilver Europe team manager Stephen Bell and I tried to put together a television pilot for a reality show called Surf Stars, using Quiksilver’s emerging European team riders, everyone was co-operative and supportive, except for Jeremy, citing his need to focus on his Pro Junior performances.

Perhaps that was a fair enough call, but the Flores pere et fils were already beginning to distance themselves from the rest of the team,

Photo ASP. to the detriment of Jeremy’s popularity.

When you play that card, you’d better have the talent to back it up, and Jeremy certainly seemed to, winning the qualifying tour and becoming rookie of the year on the world championship tour in 2007 while still a teenager.

As a surfer, he was the complete package - smooth but radical and totally committed on everything from two feet to 20 plus. And when he became a Pipe Master in 2010, it seemed his time for greatness had come.

But since then his career trajectory has been patches of brilliance punctuated by attitude and agro. Residing at equal 28th on the tour ratings, Jeremy needed to be focused on winning heats at J-Bay if he wanted to stay on tour.

Instead, in Heat 10 of Round 2, he started gesticulating about the result while the heat was still his to win, then blew the wave he was given in the closing seconds. Hawaii’s Sebastian Zietz surfed pretty well, but Jeremy’s performance was what dictated the result.

He had every right to be angry with himself, but no one else.

Flores has apologised in person and in print for his post-heat tirade against the judges, and at 26 he still has the time and talent to turn it all around, and maybe even claim that world title he was groomed for. I hope so. No one, not even this sentimental old bugger, expects Jeremy to start kissing cheeks again, but just a hint of that youthful grace and charm might help his cause and win back some friends, even in the judging tower.

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Marc Bright in action at a joyful morning tea.

Brace for a bit of joy GET ready for an injection of joy when “joyologist” Marc Bright comes to Pomona on 13 August.

Marc presents “joyshops” interactive performances, art, drama and dance that helps participants find more joy and fun in their lives.

“We all benefit from sharing happy, creative, playful times with each other,” Marc said.

As a performer with 20 years’ experience, Marc said he loved doing whatever it took to put a smile on someone’s dial.

“Joy is essential, otherwise you don’t do your best in life,” he said.

“It’s about helping people find their own answers to things that may not be so joyful. We work to make it joyful. People learn how to make things joyful.

“How much joy you experience and how much joy you bring to others is the measure of a good life.”

Presented by Community Connect, Marc will host a “joyful” morning tea at Lawson Shed, Pomona, on 13 August from 9.30am to 11am.

Everyone is welcome and the cost is only a gold coin donation, with a light morning tea included. Phone 5485 2427 to book your place.

Carnivale kicks off THE Noosa Long Weekend Festival is well and truly underway, with a street carnivale marking the start of the annual culture festival on Friday night.

Hastings Street came to life as a troupe of musicians and performers made their way down the famous street, much to the delight

of adults and children alike.

The festival will run until 27 July, with a plethora of arts, drama, literature, forums and many more forms of entertainment on offer throughout the Noosa region.

For the full program and tickets to events, visit www.noosalongweekend.com.

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Noosa Cleanse has two arms which provide different healing options for you: Antioxidant dense, nutrient rich and enzyme laden certified organic Coldpress juices from Noosa Coldpress Restorative broths from Heal My Gut that work on restoring and heal-

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Everything supplied in a Noosa Cleanse has been chosen to rebuild and restore the body. Normalising the digestion improves the body’s ability to absorb vitamins and nutrients from the food you feed it.

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Bar raised in pub food THE cold weather has set in for the season, so why not heat things up with a sizzling new menu from Villa Noosa.

Villa Noosa’s new menu takes pub food to a whole new level with signature dishes that are sure to impress even the fussiest of eaters as well as the classics.

Seared sea scallops are the perfect way to start a meal with the scallops lightly seasoned and served with a Pernod cream, great for sharing or paired with a light wine from the Villa’s extensive list.

For mains, there is a selection of delicious meals to choose from in the Signature range including the Portuguese char-grilled chicken, $24.90.

Really kick things off with the tender, boned-out chicken infused with coriander, chilli and lime, char-grilled and served with Tiger rice and a garden salad.

The Grazier’s Villa fillet mignon, $28, will also heat things up with the 180gm fillet dusted

in Villa Noosa’s own spice rub before being cooked to your liking.

Served with a sweet potato rosti, prosciutto wrapped asparagus and bernaise sauce, it’s no wonder Villa Noosa’s steaks are well-known.

All meals are prepared under the watchful eye of head chef, Troy Bryett, who has created the ideal new menu to help you stay warm this winter.

Signature meals and entrees start from $9.90, but there are also plenty of budget meal options available throughout the week such as the $8 off steaks on Thursday night and Sunday pork roast for $15.90.

Kids are also catered for with a children’s menu and special kid’s club to help keep the little ones entertained.

Discover a new style of pub food at Villa Noosa, Mary Street, Noosaville.

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Held this Sunday, the fun starts at 7am with heritage market stalls, rides, sideshow alley, food stalls, buskers and plenty of entertainment for the whole family.

An antiques and collectibles fair will be held in the Pomona Memorial Hall from 9am to 4pm, while the Whiskey Mountain Boys and other local acts will set the groove from 9.30am to 3pm.

7am: Bush Poet’s Breakfast, Majestic Theatre 9am: Nestle 3km Family Fun Run starts, with registration at 8am 9.10am: E Fitness Pram Push starts, with registration at 8am 10am: Canesaid primary school relay for girls

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By JOE JURISEVIC THE Junior Dolphins took back to the field following the school holiday break. Some very pleasing results showed that there were very few ill effects from the three-week hiatus with all players very keen to get back on the paddock.

U6 Reds drew St Andrew’s 50 A finely tuned St Andrew’s outfit proved worthy opponents for the Reds.

An early try from St Andrew’s shook the Noosa boys into action. Straight running and quick turn and pass soon had the Noosa lads making the advantage line with every phase. Angus crossed the chalk for his first try of the season and Jaxon found open space with his fast footwork. Darcy continues to impress as does Manu, Noah and Jax. Zac was devastating on defence while Stirling and Harry brushed off defenders with ease. Conor smiled his way to four tries. Player of the match was Conor Thomas.

U6 Brothers 35 d Fins 30 MYLES took the kickoff and was rewarded with a try. Jackson and Phoenix again proved their dedication with several runs apiece and consistently provided great support for their teammates. Brendan showed his grit and did his bit darting up the sideline, while Rory proved yet again he’s just too fast for the opposition, scoring three tries. With his usual ducking and weaving style, Gus scored twice. Well done team. Player of the match went to Gus Anderssen.

A jubilant under-13 Noosa Dolphins defeated Brothers. scored two and one to Jack. Tom organised well at the breakdown and strong running from Joey, Max, Leif and Oli paved a platform for attack but it was the tremendous defence of Hunter that really proved the difference. Player of the match was Max.

U7 Reds 50 d Caloundra 40 THE focus and disciplined training regime is starting to pay dividends in the game with the boys realising it’s easier to run forward 10 paces than sideways across the field three times with no net gain. All credit to coach Mark. Max was on fire with four tries, closely followed

by Daniel (3) and one try each for Jack, Joe and Eli. Player of the match went to team captain Eli Maclean for his great defence and leadership.

U9 Noosa Reds drew with St Andrew’s 30 THE boys were unlucky not to come away with a win however they certainly showed they did not deserve to lose. Troubling the scorer with three tries was Kye and one each to Andrew, Jackson and Bayley. The defence was the main spectacle though and kudos to Bayley, Jackson, Kye, Kian and Sam for their efforts. Strong running and support play was provided by Tane, Harry, Reggie and Fletcher. Player of the match was Kian.

U9 Noosa Fins 30 d Grammar 20 IN a very close match, the Noosa boys were not be denied with their gritty defence and excellent finishing. Fynn crossed for a hat-trick while Flynn

U10 Fins 34 d Brothers 12 REFRESHED from the holiday break, the Fins raced to a three-try lead with tries from Joe, Josh and Lochie before Brothers fought back well with two

tries of their own just before half time.

The second half produced a try for James and two more for Lochie to complete his hat-trick. Conversions from Lochie and Jarrah. Strong tackling, running and intelligent passing from Lachie Cole earned him the player of the match.

U11 Caloundra 29 d Noosa ALTHOUGH the Noosa boys couldn’t pull off a win against the top-of-theladder Lighthouse, they put in a massive effort and can be very proud of their performance. They fought back from conceding three early tries in the first few minutes to compete strongly for the rest of the game. Kai’s try was the best team try of the season with strong running through seven or eight phases and the whole team doing their jobs to allow the speedy winger to cross in the corner. The other Noosa try came from some quick thinking from Hamish to cut back against the covering defence and touch down from a penalty inside the 22. Fergus Fraser deservedly won player of the match.

U13 Noosa 33 d Brothers 5 NOOSA under-13s met a determined Brothers team. With both teams brimming with representative players from Queensland Country and Sunshine Coast Stingrays, the game lived up to all its hype. Led by Queensland Country rep captain Tom Payne who contributed 11 points to the scoreboard with a try and three conversions. All players from the team contributed to the impressive victory over the competition leaders with tries from vice-captain Harry, Joel, Hayden and Jordan. Yvahn added an extra two points with the conversion. Jordan’s player of the match performance will have the Stingrays and Queensland Country Selectors on notice in 2015.

U14 Noosa 51 d Maleny 7 A good win for the boys, accounting for a gallant Maleny. Forwards laid the platform for a good win and the backs enjoyed the freedom out wide. Tries were scored by Sameet (3), Josh (2), Kai, James R., Jeese and Tom. Conversions by Josh (2) and Jesse. Player of the match was Zac Norman.

TEWANTIN NOOSA GOLF THE Tuesday Club played a single stableford on 15 July.

A Grade: A. Graham 40, K. Robinson 38, M. Holland 36 countback. B Grade: R. Tasker 41, G. Cohen 40, T. Farrell 39. C Grade: J. Priestley 40, J. Osmaston 39 on a countback from A. Zuzza.

Sweepstakes: M. Meltzer 37, C. Strudwick 36 on a countback from M. O’Connor. Ball comp rundown to 36. NTP: A grade - 5th A. Watson, 7th G. Collins, 10th K. Robinson, 12th W. Mallett. B Grade - B. Davidson, G. Fowler, G. Misios, G. Cohen. C Grade - G. Colenso, J. Graham, J. Priestly, W. Kay. Single stableford played on 19 July, with 60 starters. A Grade: Wayne Price 46 points, Laurie Moore 37. B Grade: Bill Buzer 37 countback over Garth Peinaar.

NTP: 11th Studley Martin; 12th Ladies: Paula Jeffrey; 16th Duncan Chesney; 25th Mark Prosser; 26th John Last.

The first round of men’s club championships, nett, GA course was played on Saturday 19 July with a total of 239 entrants. A Grade: Alan Meredith with a score of 68, daily handicap 12; Damon Rankin 70, 7. B Grade: Ronald Read, 66, 14; Chris Collinge 69 countback, 15. C Grade: Peter Crooks 62, 28; Wim Janssen 63, 29.

DTL: George Grant 69, 22; Daniel Townsend 69, 17; Terry Fitzgerald 71, 13; Warren Smith 71, 8; Michael Norman 71, 18; John Welch 71, 26; Peter Cossins 72, 15; Aldo Zuzza 72, 23; John Purdue 72, 16; Shane Rayner 72, 16; Matt Holland 72, 3; Brian Mitchell 72, 35; Alastair Kerrison 73, 13; Michael Meltzer 73, 25; John Dean 73, 15; Alan Coey 73, 11; Pieter Kanters 73, 14; Paul Sanderson 73, 10.

NTP: A Grade - 5th John Hillis; 7th Karl Shaw; 10th Brian Jackson; 12th Murray Green. B Grade: Mark Ostwald, Chris Collinge, Tom Mulcairn, Brian Roper. C Grade: Gary Colenso, John Eldridge, Gary Elliot, Robert Horsley. Pro’s approach: A Grade - Richard Van Den Heuvel (seven balls); B Grade - Shane Rayner (nine balls). Birdie Box: B Grade - Bruce Davidson (nine balls). Med-First: Rodney Vaughan (two balls).

COOROY GOLF WOMEN RESULTS from 17 July with a par event for the Mary Miller Trophy: Sue Sendall (+2), runner-up Weang Brown (-1 countback).

Rundown: Margie Lucas (-1), Carole Clancy (-2), Shay Zulpo (-2), Muriel Willett (-2), Mary Miller (-3), Kaye Gilmour (-3), Barbara Taylor (-4), Carmel Clark (-4).

Approaches: Carole Clancy, Anne Kenzler and Sue Piggott. Longest putt: Lyn Blackmore.

Match play final: Shay Zulpo v Assunta Easton.

On 19 July, a stableford was played with the club trophy.

Winner: Carolyn Foster (35), runner-up Karen Hall (33).

Rundown: Maria Taurer 31, Lauris Mitchell 30, Patsy Fayne 29, Assunta Easton 29, Maz Gray 26.

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MORE than 80 golfers from 12 clubs converged on Peregian Springs Golf Club last week, to help raise much needed funds for the Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Foundation.

The Sunshine Coast-based charity was founded in 2007 in honour of local Cindy Mackenzie who wanted to help other women as they battled breast cancer.

An impressive morning tea of cakes and slices presented on tables decorated in pink, greeted players upon arrival.

After a very social team golf event, the ladies enjoyed a luncheon in the clubhouse dining room, also decorated in pink.

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Ladies who golf: Eva Merlino, Meryl Mackenzie, Susan Lowrie and Pam Hartwell helping to raise funds for the Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Foundation at the Peregian Springs Ladies Golf Invitational. tional presentation from Cindy Mackenzie ambassador Katrina Thorpe, who also represented Ikatan Spa, one of the event’s sponsors.

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Masters of memory

By TONY FROST BRISBANE Southside Masters Swim Club held its annual meet on Saturday 12 July, at the home pool, Chandler Aquatic complex, where Australia dominated the swim events at the 1982 Commonwealth Games.

Yeronga Park masters swimmer Mark Stockwell remembers Chandler well as this was where his swimming career started, culminating in Olympic gold.

Noosa Masters swim club was represented by 12 members, for several of whom this was their final competition hit out before flying out next week for

the World Masters swim championships, being held in Montreal, Canada, 3-10 August.

Preparing for Montreal were Ian Tucker, Robyn Selby, Bob Morse, Jacky Shields and Jan Croft.

Ian achieved personal best times in all contested five events, Robyn bettered her 50 metre freestyle time by more than two seconds, while Bob smashed two Queensland state records in 100 and 200 metre backstroke for 65-69 years age group, the 200 metres by over seven seconds with a time of 3:05.00.

“Hopefully peaking at the right time,” chuffed Bob.

“With 8500 swimmers nominated from most countries of the world, our Noosa seven will need to be on their metal,” Noosa swim coach Jan Croft said.

Noosa Masters swim club swimmers who competed at Chandler were: Jan Croft, Robyn Selby, Jacky Shields, Wendy Ivanusec, Rod Alfreston, Ian Mitchell, Bob Morse, Ian Robinson, Clinton Stanley, Ian Tucker, Bruce Warren and Adrian Wilson.

Good luck to our swimmers who are Montreal bound: Jan Croft, Bardie Gruber, Bob Morse, Robyn Selby, Jacky Shields, Adele Tucker and Ian Tucker.

Above: The Noosa team heads to Brisbane to compete.

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NOOSA TIGERS RESULTS ROUND 15 KEDRON 201 d Aspley 66 CALOUNDRA 92 d MAroochydore 84 MAYNE 297 d cAboolture 2 NOOSA 211 d NAMbour & hiNterlANd 10

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W L D PTS 15 0 0 60 12 3 0 48 11 4 0 44 9 6 0 36 7 8 0 28 3 12 0 12 3 12 0 12 0 15 0 0

GOAL KICKERS. J. Gellie 12, b. duke 5, N. Winter 2, J. reichman 2, J. tickner 2, t. McKittrick 1, d. Murray 1, c. isles 1, s. rogers 1, d. Welch 1, t. Keehan 1, J. Mullen 1, G. Wallace 1, J. Malthouse 1 LEADING GOAL KICKERS. J. Gellie 49, b. duke 35, A. corrigan 16, J. reichman 15, s. rogers 13, d. Welch 12

Presidents Lunch guest speakers 9th August – Tony Jewell – former richmond hard man and premiership coach.

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An emphatic 195 point victory against cross town rivals Nambour at the Tigers’ home ground, last weekend, has the Fiona Winter/PJ Burns Noosa Tigers in top shape and ready to tackle the highly regarded Kedron in Brisbane on Saturday the 2nd of August.

Only four points separate the second and third positioned teams with the third placed Kedron taking the honours by two points, last time they met.

There is a lot on the line as both clubs strive for a double chance and in particular a home qualifying final come September.

It is a game that will certainly be well worth venturing down the Bruce Highway with so much riding on it.

The Tigers will take with them some very convincing form with two massive victories over the past fortnight. At times this season, the Noosa side has been unable to really apply scoreboard pressure while completely controlling the game and at half time on Saturday most Tiger punters looking on felt frustrated that once again the Tigers would be held to an ugly slog.

However, after half time the Noosa boys were just unrelenting, not over using the footy but banging the ball in long and quickly so as to aid their influential forwards in Angel Duke and Coach James Gellie.

Between them, they bagged 17 goals for the game with Gellie kicking 12 and Duke 5; their form as imposing as any forward partnership in the competition.

Of course, there were plenty of Tiger helpers none better than centre half back Ryley Buntain, who continues to show just how valuable his dash and general confidence to allude opposition is to the Noosa side.

Captain Peter Trompf again was outstanding in the ruck and was ably supported by Dan Pertot when it was his time to go in.

Assistant coach Tommy McKittrick and champion rover Cubby Isles seemed to have the ball in their hands at

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will while 2010 premiership players Nathan Winter and Garry Wallace also impressed. All in all a very comprehensive victory and well finished off.

Another successful President’s Lunch was had by all who attended as Richmond great Dale Weightman gave a funny and insightful run down of his footballing life at the top level and the characters that made it so memorable.

A big thank you to Dale and to all those who continue to make such functions such a roaring success.

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RICHARD MURRIHY

Well the comp kicked in after the holiday and we saw some pretty good footy.

U16: The 16s had a strong win. Goal Kickers: C. Boardman 6, Z. Jenkins 3, R. Tarling 3, B. Hams 2, N. Brown 2, S. Whitworth 2, T. Strleow 2, J. Higgins , J. Payne , L. Braund , T. Collins Best Players: C. Boardman, T. Collins, R. Tarling, R. Collins, N. Brown, B. Bowering U14 Blue: The U14 Blues lost a close one with Caloundra. Goal Kickers: L. Haines 3, W. O’Dwyer , B. Woodburn , A. Johnstone , T. Maher , R. Murrihy Best Players: L. Kennedy, A. Johnstone, W. O’Dwyer, W. McKenzie, J. Shaw, L. Haines U14 Gold: While the U14 Golds had a

win at Northshore. Goal Kickers: P. Broman 2, R. Murrihy, J. Wolfenden, N. Evans, W. O’Dwyer.

U12 Blue: The U12 Blues lost another close one by a goal. Goal Kickers: M. Langan 2, F. Ross , C. Bowes Best Players: J. Gull, M. Gagetti, D. Bice, K. Haddow, J. Meyer, C. MacMartin.

U11: The Under 11s had a win against Bribie. Goal Kickers: T. Buntain 6, J. Aitken 2, H. Lamarca 2, J. Hallam 2, M. Enright , J. Newton-Brown , C. Clarke , O. McKenzie Best Players: T. Buntain, S. Findlay, O. Stewart, L. Maxwell, J. Newton-Brown, J. Aitken.

U10 Blues: In the U10 Blues Noosa was up against a strong Maroochydore side in a physical encounter. Leroy Brown was hard at it all day with some big marks, backed up by some strong tackling by Jai Sargent.

Blake Maxwell’s running was again outstanding and some great goals by Jayden Watts, Zahlia Terlick and James Douglas.

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own last Thursday when club life member Jan McCafferty lost her battle with illness. Jan devoted over 25 years of voluntary service to our footy club and along with long time husband (time keeping legend and fellow life member) Tommy and sons, Peter and Steve, hold one of the most familiar surnames in our clubs history. Jan will be sadly missed by all that knew her at Tigerland.

As mentioned earlier, it’s a competition bye for the Senior Tigers but good luck to all Junior teams representing Noosa this weekend.

GO TIGERS! Cheers, Pittsy.

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U10 Red: Noosa Reds, captained by Taz Carroll, played with great determination against an experienced Coolum side. In cool conditions Noosa Red set up the play well, Harry Kennedy was praised by the coach at half time for setting up one of the Noosa goals, kicked by Alex Maxwell. Jago Roberts and Fletcher Reynolds worked hard in defence. Jordi Moore was a strong presence in the centre making a real impact.

U8 Red: After a two week break Noosa had a home game against Coolum Beach Red, All the boys worked the ball around the field to help set up our goals. There were plenty of great marks from both sides which made it a closely contested game. Goal Scorers included Zane Rinaldi, Jack Lafferty, Jason Jordan, Luis Brouwer & Sam Topovsek. Domino’s Pizza Hot Shot award went to Hudson Going and the Team Spirit award to Jason Jordon, well done for a great game.

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(C. Galea, L. Gore, J. Mikkelson) 6/6.

Top div 2 team the Torpedoes were shaken by an increasing resilient Pirates outfit with their young guns Lucas and Jed rapidly improving.

Serpents (J. Murphy, W. Byrne, M. Duncan) defeated Stingrays (J. Campbell, D. Brown, R. Yao) 7/5.

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2014 Winter 3 person challenge: Division 1 Trojans (B. Brown, T. Latimer, J. Brown) defeated Avengers (R. Gore, B. Trauer , O. Estraviz) 8/4.

An inspiring display by our oldest club member Tony, claiming all three singles on the night. Most of us can only hope we are still playing, let alone competing at this level in our mid-70s.

Chargers (K. McDonald, S. Ciercan, M. Clarke) defeated Fireballs (B. Blakemore, A. Munro, C. Barry) 9/3.

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Congratulations too for Zac Templeton. Zac has been invited to swim on the Wide Bay team. Their motto for this year is 10 days, two meets, two countries, one team! Zac will compete at Queensland Short Course and then travel to New Zealand to train and compete in early September.

Congratulations also goes to Troy Carlson who recently broke a Queensland record at Chandler. Troy set a new record of 14.01 in the 11 years boys 25m butterfly. He missed out on the 50m ‘fly record by 0.46 of a second. This is the first Queensland record for a Eumundi Swim Club member. Troy is in Melbourne this week, competing at the Nationals for School Swimming and has the support of all the Super Squad and the Eumundi club. Troy is beginning to reap the rewards of his devotion to the sport and is looking forward to a lie in next week.

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GOING for a swim before the sun comes up in the middle of winter may not appeal to many, but it is indicative of the dedication and commitment shown by a number of youngsters that this is the norm at Eumundi at 5.30am, Monday to Friday.

The ‘Super Squad’ started their competitive swims at Matthew Flinders last weekend. Representing Eumundi and selected for the Wide Bay ‘Super’ Camp were Lily Harvey, Zac Templeton, Evan McLean, Lachlan Constable, Tenaya Carmont, Pierce Ludvigsen, Christopher Wnuczynski and Kaitlyn Walker.

Congratulations to Richard McLean, who has been chosen as the coach to travel with the Wide Bay team to New Zealand at the end of August. One of the factors in Richard’s selection for this role was the wonderful display of team spirit shown at swim meets by the club.

Congratulations Eumundi!

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By ALASDAIR SCOTT

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A GREAT crowd turned out at Pirate Park for the last home game of the season on a beautiful winter’s afternoon. Round 14 was Women in League day at the Pirates, and it was fantastic to see all the ladies enjoying the day’s activities. The bubbly was flowing, the nibbles were out and pink was the flavour of the day. This last home game was also sponsors’ day. The club has fantastic support from local businesses and it was an honour to pay tribute to them.

Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs and Member for Noosa Glen Elmes treated the crowd with the announcement that a grant from State Government for $100,000 to assist the Pirates in their light project was successful. The ageing light poles at Pirate Park didn’t fare well in strong winds earlier in the year with one blown over and another to be removed. With the successful funding from local and State Government, the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund and the tireless fund-raising from the Pirates committee, Pirate Park will be home to state-of-the-art semi professional lights by December 2014. This will make for a great start to 2015.

In other celebrations, local real estate business Hang Loosa presented our first Regional Rugby League Girls player Gabbie Hill with a Pink Noosa Pirates jersey in honour of her magnificent achievement. Gabbie played second row for the Wide Bay Bulls who finished the state carnival in Cairns in Second Place.

On the park, our boys treated the local and vocal crowd to some exciting, entertaining footy. Our three grades couldn’t get over the line against the Sharkies this week but proved that they will be a force to be reckoned with, come semi-finals time.

From all the players, coaches, volunteers, committee members, we would like to finish off with a big thank you to those wonderful women who are the backbone of the club. Lexi, Deb, Sue, Claire and Lindy, thank you for the countless hours you spend giving back to us and the community, cheers!

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Training second to none Between the

flags RON LANE

IT IS now some four years since the Noosa Heads S.L.S. embarked on its Surf Education and Awareness Training Programs for schools.

To say it has been an outstanding success would have to be the understatement of the year.

Under the control and supervision of Education/Training manager Greg McLaughlin, it is estimated that some one thousand students have passed through this system. For senior students, this system enables them to undertake and complete the bronze medallion course.

With regard to the primary students, these programs will enable them to complete a modified version of the Nipper SLSQ Junior Award.

Director of Junior Activities for the Noosa Club David Glassock said, “These courses are designed to give the students the knowledge and training that will keep them safe while en-

joying their time at the beach.

Another aspect of these programs, which are available to schools north of Coolum, is that it enables the smaller schools in the hinterlands, which don’t have ready access to the beaches, the opportunity to organise visits, thus enabling them to take part in the programs.”

On several occasions this column has mentioned and supported the great work of McLaughlin and his team of trainers. It will continue to do so for not only does it teach the importance of beach safety to our youth, but it will also open the doors for a possible career in the nippers or a senior lifesaving club.

With surfing now in the school curriculums the steps taken by the Noosa club are to be applauded for the structure set in place by McLaughlin is definitely second to none. The continuation and success of these programs is definitely beneficial to the youth of our community.

In preparation for the competitive season ahead, the surf boat section of the Noosa club on Sunday held its

first meeting of the season. Chaired by surf boat captain Phil Bowden, it was attended by some 15 members.

For the Noosa club, surf boat racing has become something of a tradition as it was started back in 1949 with the purchase of the club’s maiden boat. The boat which was termed a double ender, was built by Norm Wright at Bulimba for the staggering cost of, in today’s terms $520.

Made of timber, the boat which was named the “Noosa”was so heavy that it took the five-man crew plus all other members of the club to lift it off the sand and into the boat shed.

Despite this the boat performed well and earned the club many branch championships.

Top of the meeting agenda was the announcement of the appointment of Dave Tomba as rowing co-ordinator for the season ahead. Tomba was a member of the Noosa club several years ago and has returned to the fold having achieved success at National level as a boat sweep in both the 23s division and the masters. In replying to his welcome home Tomba said, “It is good to be back. Regarding the rowing, two things that I really look

Education manager Greg McLaughlin. for is harmony and team work and remember if we sometimes have a different idea, don’t hesitate to speak up.”

As we go to press, two of Noosa’s finest Lachie Lansdown and Jordan Mercer are in Hawaii to contest the World Paddleboard Marathon Championship, Molokai to Oahu; a gruel-

ling 52km.Good luck to both.

On Saturday afternoon, the Noosa club was stunned to hear the news that the active club manager Byron Mills was seriously injured in a board riding accident while surfing at Peregian beach. Sustaining severe head injuries, he was rushed to hospital.

We wish him a speedy recovery.

Tribute to Coolum stalwart THE Noosa Lions defeated the Coolum Dolphins 4-1 in the passionate tribute game in honour of the last Coolum FC club president George Gerbic.

Noosa scored first through a well-placed shot from Alex Barlow, before Coolum equalised with an amazing side volley off a free kick, by Jason Quinn.

The second half brought more intensity and attack from both sides, and early into the half Noosa popped in two more after some miscommunication and momentary lapses in Coolum’s defence.

Adding a penalty to the mix, the score board came to 4 -1 to Noosa.

The game continued with feisty moments and Coolum went all out on the attack to find any ways of climbing back, but to no avail.

Sincerest condolences to the Gerbic family all the best to Coolum.

The Coolum Dolphins do their best to keep out the Noosa Lions.

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Bid to break Guinness bowls record, to be Frank In the

ditch NOOSA HEADS NOOSA Heads this week plays host to Frank Peniguel, who is attempting to create a Guinness world record for the most number of bowls clubs played at in one year. At 1.30pm on Friday, he’ll take on club chairman Bob King in a singles match over 10 ends. The rules of his quest state that two club members be present as witnesses, but that should be no problem as there will be at least 60 bowlers taking part in our regular

Friday Jackpot Pairs. Frank says he has already clocked up 300 club visits this year.

Wednesday ladies bowls this week will be followed, at 3pm, by a special send-off to club secretary Ann, who leaves us after 19 years of looking after Noosa Heads members in her friendly, obliging and unflappable style. Thank you Ann for a long and loyal service.

Terry O’Neill and Niven Gugich were winners of Tuesday pairs last week over Garyth Williams and David Deane. The ladies triples on Wednesday went to Et Kellett, Val Valentine and Carol Coole. Deb Austin and Andrew McCall took the main prize on Friday, with South

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Australian visitors Chris and Doc Johnson runners-up in Jackpot Pairs.

Saturday social triples went to Richard Foulds, Clive Mudgeway and Richard Charlton. And the men’s pennant trials also had a competition, with the biggest winning margin scored by the four of Terry Finnegan, Ralphe Rickman, Tony Whelan and Richard Hillhorst.

A Rapid Fire Men’s event has been scheduled for Thursday 14 August carrying good prizemoney.

Entry forms are available at Noosa Heads Bowls Club. Or phone 5447 3433 for more details.

- The Chalker TEWANTIN NOOSA Monday 14 July: Drysdales

Sponsered Veterans. Winners: K. Muir, W. Horn and Curly Greg.

Runners-up: D. Birt, B. Dodd and K. Coghlan.

Tuesday 15 July: Divine Dental 2 bowl triples. Winners: Pam Leatherey, Noel Ruff and Jenny Lonie. Runners-up: Gloria Nunn, Joan Pyers and Marlene Trembath.

Wednesday 16 July: John Madill Men’s Bowls: Pairs winners: Mike Lowe and Gary Moss (2 Wins +37), Runners-up: Russ Digby and Eric Negri (2nd Game win +7) Triples winners: A. Ping, A. Joyce and J. Gray. Jackpot not claimed carried over.

Friday 18July: Noosa Landscape Supplies Open triples. Winners: Jean

Saunderson, Sue Mould and Ray Larke. Runners-up: Bert de Koster, Rick Dickson and Gary Moss.

2014/15 Ladies Bowls Committee: president: Lyndal Hughes, senior vice-president: Bev Dickinson, junior vice-president; Joan Pyers, secretary: Pauline Mohr, games director: Van Vignon, games committee: Judy Ingram, Natalie McAully, Margaret Dodd, Mary Ross, Yvonne Ambrey, Mary Williams and Carol McAskill. Welfare Officer: Connie Johnston, special events co-ordinator: Marlene Trembath, SCDLBA delegate: Pam Taylor, hostess: Dot Abbot.

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Body of work pays off

By JOLENE OGLE HE HAS just taken out his maiden Australian Body Boarding Association Championship title and already local Jake Stone has his sights set on the World Championships.

For Jake, 24, taking out the ABA title on 5 July, was an emotional win having come runnerup for the three previous years and having just recovered from a back injury, which saw him out of action for two years.

“Winning the title felt like every little effort had paid off,” he said.

Jake broke into the water sport scene when he started surfing at 13, but was soon inspired to trade in his long board for a body board.

“A lot of my friends got into body boarding, as well as a few guys who I looked up to, including my brother. Then I got more and more into it. I found it to be a better feeling, being so close to the wave,” he said.

“I started body boarding and I got the opportunity straightway to go surf big, heavy waves in WA and Hawaii. So, once I did that, I was hooked.”

It wasn’t long before a sponsor snapped up the grommet, taking Jake to Hawaii to compete at the age of 16.

“It was scary and confronting, not just the waves, but the people. It really opened my eyes up to everything,” he said.

At 19, Jake was picked up by a major sponsor to compete in his first championships. Having

walked away with third place, Jake now body boards for a living, travelling and touring the world for up to five months a year.

Jake credits his most recent win to C.H.E.K. (Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology) a wellbeing program with a strong focus on personal development, organic diet, meditation and a training regime, which Jake said played a vital role in the recovery from his back injury.

“You know, it takes an injury or an illness to kick yourself in the butt and realise you need to change something in your life.

“That’s what happened with the slipped disc in my back,” he said.

“I now eat a lot of organic and whole foods and I mediate, too.”

Jake is now 18 months into his C.H.E.K. studies and plans to help other athletes look after their bodies and make the most of their time in competition with the help of kinesiology.

“I want to help athletes enjoy their time and not get caught up in the mind games of competitive sport.

“Mentality is the biggest battle… especially if you don’t believe 100 per cent that you can do it, you won’t achieve it,” he said.

Despite his successes and studies, Jake said he still finds time to return to his surfing roots and catch some waves in Noosa.

“I surf a lot, too… I love surfing in Noosa,” he said.

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Jake Stone is not sitting still after winning his first Australian Body Board Association championship.

Sport in grip of homophobia

By JOLENE OGLE SHOCKING survey results have highlighted wide-spread homophobia in Australian sport with 85 per cent of gay athletes having experienced or witnessed homophobic abuse.

The survey, Out on the Fields, reports more than half of gay and lesbian respondents as saying they have been the target of homophobic abuse, including verbal threats, ongoing bullying, deliberate exclusion from social groups, and verbal slurs, which are the most common forms of abuse.

Noosa Tigers’ captain Peter Trompf said it was unfortunate homophobic words and abuse were still prevalent in sport.

“In sport, someone’s sexuality should not even come into play,” he said.

“Unfortunately, words and terms that are no longer socially acceptable are still used in the sporting arena. Words that I’m sure would make a wide variety of people feel very belittled and un-welcome,” he said.

Trompf has called for a change in culture to remove the homopho-

bic stigma associated with sports.

“As athletes, we need to change this culture and accept people based on their character - nothing else,” he said.

But it isn’t just gay athletes who face discrimination, the survey found one in four heterosexual men said they had been the personal target of homophobia.

Senior lecturer and researcher for Victoria University Dr Caroline Symons is studying homophobia in Australian sport and said it was common for heterosexual people to also experience abuse.

“Casual homophobic language such as jokes and humour is commonly accepted in Australian sports while gay slurs are often seen as a very demeaning way to insult someone, regardless of their sexuality,” she said.

The Out on the Fields survey is part of wider initiatives to tackle homophobia in sport including the historic commitment earlier this year by every major Australian sport to introduce policies to eliminate homophobia, and the coming Bingham Cup that will see 1000 gay players compete in the world cup of gay rugby in Sydney, next month.

River’s teeming with fish

By JACK MANGROVE

Noosa Tigers’ captain Peter Trompf says no to homophobia in sport.

THE fishing action in the Noosa River has been red hot lately, with whiting, bream and flathead all in good numbers throughout the shallows of the Frying Pan Area.

When it comes to choosing the right tide for this area, the mid to low tide is perfect as all the fish are concentrated in the deeper sections of the river. The bream and flathead have been best enticed with prawn imitation soft plastics lately, and the latest creation from Live Target is being a real hit. Whiting are also in good numbers and are moving over the sand flats in the hunt for small morsels such as yabbies and worms.

Tailor are still in Woods Bay early morning and late afternoon and are taking surface lures like the Atomic Walker or Atomic Bulldog. There is also mixed schools of trevally in the same area with the odd larger fish destroying lures.

Along the beaches, there have been some great reports of whiting, bream, tarwhine, dart, chopper tailor and larger tailor up towards Teewah as well as

some nice jewfish at night. Fast moving spinners like the Halco twisters are a good way to go when chasing tailor, cast as far as you can, and with a quick retrieve they look like a fleeing bait fish.

Offshore, things are really hotting up with the bottom bite really starting to come on as the water temperature drops. Chardon’s Reef, Sunshine Reef and Halls Reef have been a little slower, but the anglers that put in the time and burley up are seeing results with coral trout, sweetlip and pan-sized snapper all on the chew. The deeper reefs like the Barwon Banks and The Hards is the place to be at the moment, as there has been some large snapper as well some monster pearlies. Up towards Double Island point, the fishing has also been strong with large snapper up to 5kg getting anglers excited.

For all the latest fishing reports, jump online and visit www.fishingnoosa.com.au! On behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures.

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