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By JONATHON HOWARD THE Bachelor TV series has become the talk of Noosa this week, as local bachelorette Lisa Hyde edges closer to love with 31-year-old bachelor Blake Garvey.

But (as of Tuesday) two other bachelorettes, Louise and Sam, stand in the way of Lisa’s dream and all will be revealed in tonight’s final episode (Thursday, 2 October).

The final of Channel 10s hit series was also expecting a proposal from Blake.

A visit to Noosa occurred in last week’s “meet the parents” episode, in which Blake met with Lisa’s parents John and Anne Hyde.

The couple met at a luxury waterfront Noosaville man-

sion, which was later revealed as a holiday rental that may or may not belong to the Hyde family.

The rental is listed on the R&W Noosa Holidays website and includes a 25-metre swimming pool, two port jetty access, home theatre and “perhaps the largest walk-in-robe in Noosa” according to the website’s description.

The property is priced between $540 to $1050 per night.

Meanwhile, Lisa has been described as one of the most honest and caring of all the contestants on the show and her pursuit of Blake has charmed thousands of viewers with messages of support.

But there’s a lot of competition in the lovable larrikin Sam and the wifey appeal of Louise - but only time will tell.

Numbers add up

By JONATHON HOWARD NOOSA Council mayor Noel Playford has attempted to address financial criticism towards the council, stating that his critics were entitled to their opinions, but in this case “they’re completely wrong”.

Several long-time Noosa resi-

dents have been closely monitoring the council’s financial records and have raised concerns about the longterm viability of Noosa Council.

The concerns stem from the Queensland Treasury Corporations (QTC) line of credit for the cost of de-amalgamation, as well as capital works and IT infrastructure costs.

Jeff Nuske said he wrote to Minister for Local Government David Crisafulli expressing his concerns and asked the minister to investigate the matter.

“The minister has been told Noosa Council’s financial plan for 2014/15 appears to be achievable, but make no mention as to the council’s ongoing financial viability and if council

will be able to maintain the three sustainability ratios required by QTC in the long term,” Mr Nuske said.

“I believe Noosa Council’s financial position 2015/16 will be weak since cash reserves, investments will need to be drawn down, along with perhaps increased borrowings.

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ready include a 3.1 per cent increase in rates, this may also have to be increased.”

Mr Nuske, who is not alone in his concerns, claimed Noosa Council was facing a large de-amalgamation cost of up to $12 million required to be paid back in full by 31 December.

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By JONATHON HOWARD A PEREGIAN Springs dance student will realise one of her wildest dreams after she was invited to study at the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne next year.

Dayna Booth, 15, attends school at St Andrew’s Anglican College and currently dances with the Dance Centre Peregian Springs.

Dayna will move to Melbourne and dance at the Australian Ballet School’s Southbank campus, while completing her school studies at the Victorian College of the Arts secondary school nearby.

The offer is only extended to the most elite young dancers in Australia and many graduate students have received contracts to dance in prestigious ballet companies.

An excited Dayna said her dream was to someday take the stage by storm.

“It is a step closer to achieving my goal of becoming a professional ballet dancer.

“It makes it feel a little more real,” she said.

Despite the golden ticket, Dayna said she would remain focused.

“I know it is a long, challenging road, but I can’t think of anything else that would make me happier,” she said.

“I love the Melbourne lifestyle and the Sunshine Coast

is only a two-hour flight away.”

Dayna’s dance teachers recommended the youngster attend an audition for the exclusive school’s interstate program in 2012.

She was successful and offered a place on the interstate program.

Dayna then flew to Melbourne twice a year for training in addition to attending interstate classes in Brisbane.

Although her dance career has only spanned two years, the Dance Centre’s motto “combining technical excellence with a passion to dance” resonated with her.

Jacqui Booth, Dayna’s mother said her daughter’s passion and talent for ballet was unexpected.

“She has taken our whole family on a beautiful learning journey with her,” she said.

“She never ceases to amaze me with her dedication and devotion and how she thrives on the intense training schedule.

“As a parent, it is wonderful to watch your child paving their own path to their future so whole-heartedly.”

For more information about classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, neo classical or musical theatre at The Dance Centre Peregian Springs, phone 0417 938 238.

Peregian Springs dancer Dayna Booth has been given a golden ticket to the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne.

Council's numbers still stack up From Page 1 This, Mr Nuske said, was added to the rising cost of Noosa Council’s IT systems and the $22.7 capital works bill, which combined to make a debt of $34.7 million.

Mayor Playford said the bill to QTC was not $12 million, rather it currently stands at $2.2 million, which he said had been budgeted for.

“The people you are talking to understand little about local government finances,” he wrote to Noosa Today following a line of questions.

“For example, the notion that we have to find the $22 million (approx) for the approved capital

works program in the budget is nonsense.

“The funds are already provided in the budget from this year’s revenue (rates etc), and the capital works program has been approved in the budget, so it’s not discretionary.

“And every local government with an approved capital works program in its budget must have provided for the cost within the budget. Unless they are budgeting for an equivalent deficit, which would be unheard of.”

Mayor Playford said he was not attempting to put people down, but thought his financial critics had been silenced long ago.

“They’ve been proven wrong

so many times, you’d think they would have retired injured well before now,” he said.

In response to questions about the QTC line of credit, mayor Playford said the debt currently stands at $2.2 million not $12 million.

“The QTC line of credit stands at $2.2 million,” he said.

“The line of credit is to be repaid by 31 December, and the repayment is provided for in the current budget.

“Both the QTC repayment and the cost of the capital works program are provided for in the current budget.”

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duce a general rate rise in this year’s budget and upon taking over from Sunshine Coast Council, the Noosa Council made job cuts and streamlined council processors in order to achieve a leaner council.

In response to Mr Nuske’s letter, Minister Crisafulli wrote he would, in consultation with the Queensland Auditor-General, “continue to monitor Council’s financial position and future financial sustainability”.

“In addition, council’s financial statements will be reviewed by the Auditor-General, in accordance with the process established for every local government in Queensland,” he said.

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By JONATHON HOWARD A STEERING gear failure was believed to be the cause of a trawler which went off course and became beached near Teewah on Friday, 26 September.

The Caledon Pearl trawler is a 200-tonne vessel that became a tourist attraction over the busy holiday weekend.

An estimated 250 onlookers set up camping chairs and parked their vehicles near the stricken vessel to watch the drama unfold.

The captain of the Pearl had allegedly dropped several anchors in an attempt to prevent the grounding.

Fortunately, a specially designed tug boat was sent up by Maritime Safety Queensland to re-float the trawler before it was claimed, like so many ships, by the soft sands.

Fears were compounded for the vessel after several at-

tempts to drag it back out to sea failed.

A Department of Main Roads spokesperson said the Caledon Pearl was successfully re-floated safely on Monday morning, after a high tide of 1.7 metres at 10.50am proved beneficial.

“The vessel was being towed to the port of Brisbane to undergo repairs,” the spokesperson said.

“Maritime Safety Queensland oversaw the salvage operation and re-float of the trawler.

“There has been no pollution or environmental damage.”

The spokesperson said the vessel ran aground on Friday evening, supposedly due to steering gear failure.

“Maritime Safety Queensland is conducting an investigation into the incident,” he said.

"I'm beached az bro," - a busy weekend on Noosa beaches.

The Caledon Pearl fishing trawler beaching proved a highlight for holiday makers near Teewah at the weekend. Photo: ROCK REPORT RAINBOW BEACH

Dramatic scenes at Teewah as a Brisbane tugboat attempts to tow the trawler seaward - fortunately a 1.7 metre high tide on Monday morning was the clincher.

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A tug boat from Brisbane was used to rescue the beached trawler at Teewah on Monday.

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Leopard seal put down Hammer time at Heads IT WAS a sad ending for a leopard seal that was found beached on Fraser Island by a Noosa tour group last Wednesday.

The tour company, Fraser Island Adventure Tours, had found the leopard seal alive but carrying a nasty tail injury.

Sadly the leopard seal was considered unable to recover and was subsequently put down (euthanised via injection) on the beach.

News that the leopard seal had been euthanised prompted inquiries from several tourists as well as the tour operator.

Sea World veterinarian David Blyde spoke with Noosa Today and said the Sea World team arrived on Wednesday morning to find the leopard seal in a “very poor condition”.

“The animal had multiple shark bite wounds with one causing a severe spinal injury, he said.

“Due to the severity of the injuries and the poor condition of the seal, a decision was made by Queensland Parks and Wildlife and Sea World that the most humane action was to euthanise the animal.

Injuries sustained to the leopard seal were believed to be from a shark attack, which broke the seal's spine.

Leopard what? It was a sad ending for an unusual visitor to the Queensland coast last Wednesday.

“The animal was sedated and humanely euthanised.

Sea World is saddened by this outcome and is appreciative of the efforts of all agencies involved.”

Dr Blyde said the northern east coast was an unusual migratory path for a leopard seal, which are normally found in the cooler waters of the Antarctic.

“There have been similar sightings of these animals travelling north, but at this stage it is not clear as to why

they are venturing outside their normal migratory paths,” he said.

Dr Blyde said leopard seals were strong and capable predators that were not accustomed to coming across humans in their daily interactions.

“We would encourage anyone who comes across any stranded animal, for their own safety as well as the safety of the animal, to keep their distance and to alert the appropriate authorities,” he said.

By JONATHON HOWARD TWO juvenile hammerhead sharks which raised alarm bells at Noosa Main Beach on Sunday, posed zero risk to beach goers according to officials from Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club.

The shark alarm was pulled by Noosa Heads’ Senior Sergeant Steve McReight at about 10am and prompted anyone in the water to exit as the presence of the two sharks became known.

Snr Sgt McReight said he was "very pleased" with the fast actions of beach goers exiting the water.

Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club captain Joe Cirillo, said people’s safety was the number-one priority.

“The shark alarm was pulled in order to clear the water until the sharks had left the area,” he said.

Mr Cirillo said life savers used jet skis to monitor and divert the two small hammerheads out to sea.

“The sharks were only babies, but we felt it was best to clear the water as they passed and all up it took about 20 minutes,” he said.

Shark alarm: The hammerhead may look formidable, but hammerhead attacks are considered rare.

Life savers carried out several sweeps of the area and soon after declared it safe for people to return to the water.

Most hammerhead species are fairly small and are considered harmless to humans, according to National Geographic records.

However, the great hammerhead’s enormous size - up to 20 feet (six metres) in length - and fierceness make it potentially dangerous, though few attacks have been recorded.

The last recorded hammerhead attack on a human was on 29 December, 2002 at the Great Barrier Reef (near Upolu Bay).

Diver Lienne Schellekens was snorkelling off the reef when she received non-life-threatening left arm lacerations from what was described as a hammerhead shark.

There have been five reported hammerhead attacks in Australia since recording started and zero deaths due to hammerheads.

The squat-headed hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) and the scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini) are listed as endangered and the small eye hammerhead (Sphyrna tudes) and the smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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Growers fight import zinger

By JONATHON HOWARD A EUMUNDI ginger farmer is hoping Noosa shoppers will think local and buy local ginger, following a Federal Government decision to allow Fijian-grown ginger into Australia.

Templeton Ginger has been operating in Eumundi since the early 1940s and was established by Allan Templeton.

Mr Templeton was one of the founding members of the Buderim Ginger Growers’ Co-operative, which has nurtured local ginger farmers and helped them produce some of the world’s finest ginger for decades.

The business is today run by third generation ginger farmer Shane Templeton, who carries on the family tradition with both passion and determination.

Shane said the government’s decision to allow imported ginger was a “kick in the guts” to local producers and also risks the introduction of burrowing nematodes (round worm) which could infect local ginger crops and other crops.

Shane said the government’s decision was also putting pressure on his family farm which is spread across 155 acres and which during harvesting employs around 110 staff.

Speculation has also surfaced that the agreement was rushed through in order to strengthen free trade deals with Fiji, as a show of support to the developing nation which recently held elections and struggles to democratise.

“I could not believe how fast this process went through,” Shane said

Third generation ginger farmer Shane Templeton hopes Noosa residents and visitors will choose local product when shopping. after Fijian ginger hit the supermarket shelves on Friday 19 September.

Shane said the risk of nematodes was now very real and the microscopic worm could also threaten banana and citrus crops.

Shane was now asking Noosa residents to make the right choice for the future of local farming.

Ginger harvesting has begun in Eumundi - but where are you getting your ginger from?

“The local product is larger and of a greater quality,” he said.

“I would ask that Noosa residents and visitors make the right choice for local farmers and please buy local ginger.”

The controversial government decision to allow the imports was announced in mid-August and came

despite a Senate committee recommendation to ban Fijian ginger on the grounds that it was a biosecurity risk.

The Sunshine Coast has long been considered both a national and international ginger producer of the highest standard, based around the Buderim Ginger Factory, and in recent times has extended to include

more than 10 operations in Gympie and the Mary Valley and further north to Bundaberg.

HAVE YOUR SAY: Will you be buying the cheaper Fijian-grown ginger? Or would you stick with the local product? Email your thoughts to newsdesk@ noosatoday.net.au

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By JONATHON HOWARD A SPECIAL fund-raising event to assist the devastated local Maynard family will take place this month.

Peter Maynard went missing at Nusa Lembongans in Bali on 27 August.

The family has since travelled to Bali to work with authorities in the search efforts, but they have now returned.

The news has rocked the local Noosa community, who are now rallying behind the Maynards with the fund-raising appeal.

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By JOLENE OGLE A LOCAL artist is calling on the community to support her bid to turn the deserted TAFE campus into a thriving art gallery space.

Tricia Bradford said she thought of the idea after the Harbourside Gallery at Noosa Marina closed earlier this year.

“When the gallery closed, there was nowhere for local artists to go.

“So, I thought that with the TAFE being empty, why not put it to use,” she said.

Ms Bradford has started a petition to help demonstrate to the government the community’s passionate for local art.

“We’ve got hundreds, if not thousands, of artists throughout the Sunshine Coast and we need as many signatures as we can get,” she said.

Ms Bradford’s vision would see the TAFE campus turned into a large exhibition centre where between 40 and 60 artists could display their work at any time.

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charge of their own display and work on-site, give lectures, run workshops and look after the galleries of absent artists.

Volunteers would be recruited to help run the administration of the gallery and greet visitors, while an external company could run a café.

Ms Bradford said the art collective offers many benefits for the community including an outlet for local artists to display and enhance their work, a space for the community to watch artists in action and the financial benefit to the local community through the sales of art works.

Member for Noosa Glen Elmes said there is already a lot of interest in the TAFE site from a variety of people and organisations, but the government remains open to any proposal put forward so long as “it pays”.

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By JOLENE OGLE THE president of a local women’s empowerment organisation says she wasn’t surprised by a recent survey that found many Australians believing violence against women can be justified.

Patricia Cussens, the president of Zonta Noosa, which is part of a global organisation that works to promote the status of women throughout the world, blamed long-held misogynistic views and a lack of community education for the concerning survey results.

“I guess there aren’t enough people out there doing what Zonta does and trying to raise awareness about violence against women,” she said.

“I guess misogyny still reigns in some communities.”

The survey by Vic Health interviewed 17,500 people and found “sizeable proportions” of people in Australia believe there are circumstances in which violence against women can be excused.

The survey also found an increase in the justification of violence against women. When comparing the survey results from 2009 to 2013, there are more people who believe men rape women because they can’t control their need for sex, up from 35 per cent of respondents in 2009 to 43 per cent in 2013, a man is less responsible for rape

or violence if he is drunk or drug affected at the time, up from 20 per cent in 2009 to 23 per cent in 2013, and violence can be excused if the person gets so angry they lose control, up from eight per cent in 2009 to nine per cent in 2013.

Ms Cussens said one of the possible reasons for the increase in the justification of violence against women was that communities often ignored the rampant issue of domestic violence.

Zonta Noosa was one of the leading forces behind the Shine project - a community-based project to build three safe houses for women and children fleeing abusive relationships - but, Ms Cussens said there was a recurring insistence the refuges weren’t needed in Noosa.

“When they built the Shine

houses, there was a view we didn’t need refuges in Noosa because that sort of thing didn’t happen here, but it does and it did,” she said.

“There was a view it wasn’t needed. But, I’ll tell you what, the refuges have never been empty.”

Ms Cussens said she hoped talking about domestic violence could help bring the issue out from behind closed doors.

“It has to make a difference.

Talking about it has to make some difference to at least educate people it is still going on,” she said.

“They say violence against women is not a women’s issue, it is a societal issue. It’s rooted in misinterpretations of history, culture and religion. And it is all based on social structures and

traditional arguments of feminine and masculinity. It’s most frequently about power and control.”

Maroochydore-based Centacare SCOPE operations manager Brigitte McLennan said women were never to blame for violence and the co-operation of the entire social system was to blame for the continued domestic violence epidemic.

Ms McLennan said attitudes and beliefs held by the community - such as those seen in the survey including blaming the victim, denying the violence had occurred, believing certain behaviours weren’t violence and excusing or justifying violence supported a culture of violence against women.

According to Ms McLennan, violence is a learned behaviour and men’s violence is a result of how many men learn to express what it means to be a man.

“Domestic violence is inexcusable and women and men are still being socialised in gender roles that perpetuate violence against women,” she said.

“These gender roles promote men as needing to be tough, in control, and supportive of proviolent attitudes towards women.”

Ms McLennan said it was up to the community to change what was considered acceptable behaviour.

LOCAL police have slammed drink drivers as selfish and arrogant as the courts continue to overflow with high blood alcohol readings.

Noosa Heads officer in charge Senior Sergeant Steve McReight said it was disappointing to see so many people still driving while drunk.

“It’s sad to see in this day and age, when there is so much education, people are still getting behind the wheel after drinking,” he said.

“It shows arrogance and selfishness towards other community members, who are put at risk by this behaviour.”

On Tuesday 19 people faced court charged with drink driving, including one man who pleaded guilty to driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.191 per cent.

The court heard the man was seen by police to be driving on the wrong side of the road on Hastings Street on 16 August this year. Another man, 46, pleaded guilty to driving with a BAC of 0.186 per cent in Noosaville.

Sen Sgt McReight said it was up to the older members of the community to set an example for the younger people when it came to responsible drinking.

It is especially important to remain vigilant and responsible as the school holidays progress, Sen Sgt McReight said.

“To that end, and with the coming long weekend, we will be out in force on the roads to monitor the community’s safety,” he said.

Beach blitz DESPITE numerous traffic blitzes on Noosa’s northern beaches, police are still fining people for an array of traffic offences.

Senior Sergeant Steve McReight said it was surprising people were still doing the wrong thing when driving on the beach despite the high police presence.

Last weekend, 14 fines were handed out to beach goers from Noosa North Shore to Teewah Beach for a list of offences including drink driving and driving without a licence. The weekend before, 24 fines were issued for offences including six unregistered vehicles, four unlicensed drivers who will face court, and 18 speeding tickets were also issued.

Police said hooning at dusk was still an issue on the beach. Sen Sgt McReight said the police would continue to blitz the beach throughout the school holidays and coming long weekend.

Driver faces court The 63-year-old Noosa woman charged with crashing into two tourists on Noosa Parade earlier this year faced court on Tuesday.

Nola Barbara Burgess faced two charges; drink driving and dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Police will allege the crash on 26 May at the Noosa Parade roundabout seriously injured two backpackers. Police report one of the injured men was a German national who had one of his legs amputated as a result of his injuries.

The other tourist received minor injuries.

Ms Burgess appeared before Noosa Magistrates' Court on Tuesday in a wheelchair. It was not clear if Ms Burgess was in a wheelchair as a result of her injuries from the crash.

The case was adjourned to 21 October.

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Pop-up shop for Zonta funds

By JOLENE OGLE THE Zonta Club of Noosa will launch their pop-up shop at the Noosa Junction on 7 October to help raise funds for their organisation.

The second-hand store will be called Zeconda and will run until 18 October, offering pre-loved designer clothing as well as accessories such as leather belts, handbags, shoes, scarves and costume jewellery.

Zonta Noosa president Patricia Cussens said the group hoped to raise much-needed funds to support various Zonta projects and provide assistance to victims of domestic violence.

“The quality of the stock will be very high and the prices very reasonable so come along and grab yourself a bargain while helping to support Zonta and its work,” she said.

Zonta Noosa member Gwenn Davidson said the pop-up shop is a great way to help clean out the closet or restock with new pieces.

“Instead of leaving your unworn clothes in the wardrobe, we thought this was a great way to help clear them out while helping raise funds to save lives,” she said.

Zonta Noosa projects also include providing breast cushions for women who undergo mastectomies, birthing kits to aid women in the developing world, and care packs for women and their children in crisis centres.

The shop will be located at 34 Lanyana Way, Noosa Junction (opposite Coles) and will be open from 7 October to 18 October, from 9.30am to 4.30am daily.

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Gwenn Davidson of Zonta Noosa is busy sorting the clothes, shoes and bric a brac that will be on sale at the pop-up shop.

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A FIERY debate has erupted around an application for a proposed chicken farm at Ridgewood, following a Noosa Council deferral of the matter.

Noosa Today has received a flurry of letters from residents angered by Noosa Council’s decision, which came despite a recommendation from council’s senior directors to “deny” the applicant.

Councillors raised a number of concerns over the application including the hauling route, noise and dust, odour issues and the need to seal Top Forestry Road, where the proposed intensive chicken farm would be located.

Top Forestry Road resident John McWilliams said he opposed the poultry operation.

“I have asked the question many times, ‘would you like to live near or next door to a chicken farm?’,” he said.

“I have yet to find any takers, so why should this chicken farm be forced onto the people of Top Forestry Road.

“It is said Mr Milligan (the applicant) is spending (an estimated) $12 million, to establish this

chicken farm.

“It is also said, it takes (an estimated) $3 million to establish one of these chicken farms.”

Mr McWilliams posed the question: why is he spending so much money?

“Could this be the first of many chicken farms for the Noosa Hinterland,” he said.

“I am aware of two other chicken farms in the planning stage.

“If council does not stop this application, how will it stop any future applications?

“Mr Milligan seems to have ample funds, why can’t he build his farm in a less populated area.”

On the flip side, Cooroy residents Bill (OAM) and Corale Edwards wrote to Noosa Today to voice their support for the proposal.

“This farm will bring in money and jobs to the community that are very badly needed,” Mr Edwards said.

Read more in today’s letters, page 22.

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By JONATHON HOWARD HARVEY Norman Noosaville was bustling with members of the Noosaville Business Association’s (NBA) business after 5pm networking meeting recently.

NBA president and Sorroco Noosa business owner Andy Slavin said the current message was local businesses supporting local business.

"It’s really about a social and support network for local businesses to pool ideas and find ways to work together to improve local business now and into the future," he said.

Mr Slavin said Noosaville has the largest concentration of businesses in the Noosa region and the northern Sunshine Coast, with only Maroochydore rivalling it.

“A good example of local businesses assisting Noosaville is the announcement for the first River Race held by Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club,” he said.

“We’ve also got a lot more coming up with the markets along Thomas Street (expected to start in October) and free Starry Nights Outdoor Movies down on the river from 11 October at Lions Park.”

The Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club will present the first River Race in Noosa on Sunday 12 October, with the first marathon regatta of the 2014-’15 season.

The safe waters of Noosa River and canals will challenge the experienced and provide novice paddlers and steerers an opportunity to improve their skills.

Races start from near Chaplin Park, next to Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, and head downstream towards the river mouth. There will be women’s, men’s and mixed 8km short course races; junior and minnows short course races; 12km long course races and a V12 fun race.

Outrigger teams will join a friendly morning paddle through the Noosa Bar (conditions permitting) and around Laguna Bay from 7am to 9am.

Meanwhile, Harvey Norman head office has expressed a keen interest in becoming more involved with the NBA’s future - with a focus on the local businesses.

For more information, or to become an NBA member, phone Mr Slavin at Sorroco Noosa on (07) 5455 6688.

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Punters jump on Bande wagon

By JONATHON HOWARD PUNTERS are backing Japanese stayer Bande as a possible front runner for the 2014 Emirates Melbourne Cup in November, as the 18-carat gold Melbourne Cup visits Noosa for a full day of activities tomorrow, Friday 3 October.

Other hot favourites include The Offer and Admire Rakti, which are set to pay around $12 or as high as $14 for a win.

But before the nation stops for one of the world’s greatest horseraces, Noosa residents will have the chance to experience first-hand the magic and history of the cup when it stops by the Sunshine Beach Surf Club at 5.15pm.

Cindy LeBrun from the host organisation, Integrated Animal Health, said Noosa was proud and excited to be one of the 34 official destinations selected by the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) to host the 2014 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour.

“We are delighted the cup is coming to Noosa because it gives our community a unique opportunity to view arguably the most famous trophy in Australian sport and discover the remarkable moments of ‘the race that stops a nation’,” Ms LeBrun said.

VRC acting chief executive Julian Sullivan said the VRC encouraged Australian and New Zealand communities to share in the heartwarming stories from the race’s 153-year history.

“Each year it is a pleasure to see the trophy uplift communities and re-ignite the love for our great race,” he said.

The cup will return to Melbourne on Monday 27 October for a week of Melbourne Cup Carnival celebrations ahead of the 154th Emirates Melbourne Cup on the first Tuesday in November.

Bande posted his most dominant win with a five-length win in the Sapporo Nikkei Open (2600m) last month.

Punters are excited about Japanese stayer Bande - but the 2014 Melbourne Cup is full of talent.

Emirates Melbourne Cup 2014 tour ambassador Wendy Green will visit Noosa with the cup tomorrow.

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Surf’s up for 21 kids

By JOLENE OGLE TWENTY-ONE primary school students from Cherbourg State School enjoyed a fun day of surfing lessons at Noosa Main Beach last Friday as part of the Bouyed-Up Program.

The five-day program is run by the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club and offers the chance for Indigenous and vulnerable primary school students to

build their confidence as they learn to sail and surf.

The program also aims to help the students build their self-esteem, develop motor skills, enhance their resilience, learn about the environment and culture and to value team work.

The students travelled down from Cherbourg last Sunday and have been camped at the Noosa Sea Scouts bunkhouse facility throughout the program.

They have also visited many of Noosa’s top tourism spots.

Learn to Surf’s Merrick Davis said it was great to have the students for a fun lesson on the beach last week and said he was sure they took home some great skills.

“It was perfect weather for it,” he said.

Dameka Jacobs of Cherbourg having fun at one of the Learn To Surf lessons as part of Noosa Buoyed Up Program sponsored by Australian Surfing Foundation.

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Caring kids they can do STUDENTS from Noosa Pengari Steiner School have collected hundreds of kilograms of food to help those in need.

Learning about saints and saintly deeds in the classroom was enough for Class 2 students to extend a helping hand to those less fortunate than themselves by hosting a school canned food drive for REAP Sunshine Coast.

Almost 200 cans of food were collected through the can drive and food ranged from fruit and vegetables to soups and canned fish.

The cans have since filled the pantries of United Synergies in Tewantin, Salvation Army in Noosa and Salvation Army in Coolum - for onward distribution to those less fortunate.

REAP is a regional food rescue program under the umbrella program OzHarvest, which began operations on the Sunshine Coast in mid August.

In one month alone, almost 400kg of food has been rescued from local businesses by the Lions Club of Peregian and distributed to charitable organisations in Tewantin, Noosa and Coolum.

Chapter co-ordinator Michele Lipner noted that there

"We can all make a difference," says Noosa Pengari Steiner School Class 2 students and proud teacher Tim Nixon. was expectation to expand the program to include additional charities in the Sunshine Coast in early 2015.

“We are currently looking to identify additional food donors as well as cold storage facilities so that in time, we can expand our catchment area and in turn, increase the number of people who will be able to source rescued food,” she said.

Michele added that of particular value to charities were pantry items, specifically canned and packaged goods.

The best source of these

items for charitable purposes was through can drives.

Teacher Tim Nixon said even the smallest difference helped.

“Don’t think I can’t make a difference because I’m not a saint ... well, as Class 2 and I would say, yes you can,” he said.

A second can drive is scheduled for the first quarter of the new school year.

To learn more about REAP Sunshine Coast phone 0406 085 747 or email reapsunshinecoast@westnet.com.au

The Sunshine Coast's iconic circus school has been thrown a lifeline to continue operating.

Stunts stalled by red tape

By JONATHON HOWARD AN ICONIC Sunshine Coast circus school was at risk of closing this month due to red tape and a failure from Sunshine Coast Council to assist the business.

But not all is lost after a big-hearted Eumundi local gave the circus school a lifeline.

Cirque Espace was set up in July 2005 by Spaced-Out Productions, to make circus activities such as juggling and tightrope walking accessible to the general public.

The school also offers the only high flying trapeze lessons and trapeze practice.

Since then thousands of

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tourists and locals have enjoyed trying their hands as cirus performers, with courses receiving wide ranging praise.

Owners and married couple Nikki and Luc Gheysen said the business had been located at Novotel Twin Waters Resort for the past 10 years.

But when the business was required to move on, it had approached the Sunshine Coast Council to assist with locating a suitable new site.

“The flying trapeze needs a lot of space and we had a few sites in mind, but the Sunshine Coast Council were simply progressing too slow, and we feared the business could fold,” Mrs Gheysen said.

The couple sought advice from members of the Eumundi community that suggested

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The driving range owner has since offered the circus school a temporary site, as they progress with permanent options.

“We have lost some momentum over the past months grappling with bureaucratic red-tape,” Mrs Gheysen said.

“We are artists and performers who just want to share the thrills of the flyingtrapeze with everybody, we’re not that great at politics.”

Noosa Today attempted to contact Sunshine Coast Councillor Steve Robinson for comment in relation to the circus school, but he was unable to respond before the print deadline.

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Best and brightest are set for forum

Cooroy has wide appeal

Lyn Bunney.

By JONATHON HOWARD NOOSA Today hit the streets of Cooroy this week to find out about what makes one of Queensland’s friendliest towns so special.

Lyn Bunney has lived at Lake McDonald near Cooroy for the past 15 years and said the town has everything you need. “Schools, health services, a great selection of shops and basically everything you could need,� she said.

Ms Bunney also gave visitors a few tips during their visit. “The Noosa Botanic Gardens is an amazing visit and well worth it,� she said.

Rollin Monroe moved to west Cooroy 14 years ago from Wisconsin, USA. “I love Cooroy’s rural atmosphere, country lifestyle and friendly locals,� he said. “I’d say the Botanical Gardens is worth a visit - the cafes and friendly locals are also good.�

Elenanor Gilmor has lived in Cooroy for the past 15 years and said Cooroy is a “lovely town�. “I love everything about Cooroy - it’s one of the best parts of the world - the cafes, restaurants and people make for a great community spirit,� she said.

Pam Goldie travelled up from the Gold Coast to visit Cooroy. “The town has grown up a lot since my last visit,� she said. “I love visiting the Butter Factory and just walking through the town itself is very nice.�

Rollin Monroe.

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By JOLENE OGLE A LUCKY Noosaville student has been selected to attend a week-long science forum in Canberra in January.

Molly Orr, 15, is one of five students in her Matthew Flinders’ science class to be chosen to attend the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) and said she hopes to learn more about careers in science. “The reason I want to go is to open my eyes to science careers I don’t even know exist, yet,� she said.

The forum will be held in Canberra and will give students the chance to meet with and talk to leaders from the scientific world, as well as visit university laboratories and industrial research facilities.

More than 1200 entries to attend the forum were received, with 500 students selected by local Rotary Clubs, who have also offered to partially fund the trip for students such as Molly.

Attending the forum is a dream come true for a girl who has loved science since Year 6. “This will be a whole new experience for me and a chance to find out more about science,� she said.

Molly said she loved physics and a recent course at

Molly Orr said she can't wait to learn more about science careers. school focussing on thermal physics had captured her interest.

National Youth Science Forum director Damien Pearce said the forum provided a professional and supportive environment for students to learn more about their study and career options. “There are so many study

and career options out there now - the field of scientific endeavour has grown exponentially in the last 30 years,� he said. “One of our key aims is to show students the nature of knowledge exchange, and where and how collaboration occurs both at uni and in the workplace.�

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By JONATHON HOWARD CAMPAIGNING for the 2015 State Government seat of Noosa is about to get underway, as recent poll results show a slight swing back towards incumbents after an early moderate swing towards Independents - and predictions are for a close battle between LNP and Labor.

Noosa Today can reveal the Palmer United Party will be announcing its candidate to run for the seat of Noosa soon and Katter’s Australia Party was also expected to announce its candidate in coming days.

Meanwhile, the Family First Party could not confirm or deny whether it would stand a candidate for Noosa early next year.

Incumbent and LNP member Glen Elmes, won the seat of Noosa with a majority of 60.9 per cent of the vote in 2012, however the political landscape has shifted since then and the unpopularity of Premier Campbell Newman could have damaging carryon effects.

Political analysts are predicting a close battle with heavy emphasis on campaign-

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ing as each vote will be worth fighting for.

To find out more about Noosa’s local candidates, Noosa Today asked LNP incumbent Glen Elmes, ALP candidate Mark Denham and Greens candidate Joe Shlegeris to give readers an insight into their campaign initiatives and battle plans.

Mr Shlegeris is a passionate Greens member and relative newcomer to the seat of Noosa.

He brings a wealth of

knowledge in the business and finance sectors and has received much support from local business owners.

And let’s not forget ALP candidate Mark Denham who works tirelessly everyday as a paramedic on the front line of Noosa’s health system.

Mr Denham has been a passionate member of the Noosa community for many years and has taken a tilt at politics in order to strengthen some of the core community values which he believes have been weakened by LNP.

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Fiery start to state polls

By JONATHON HOWARD THE political sledging for the State seat of Noosa has got off to a screaming start this week, as both Labor candidate Mark Denham and Greens candidate Joe Shlegeris take aim at Premier Campbell Newman and LNP MP Glen Elmes, in the race towards the 2015 State Election.

Several questions were emailed to both Mr Denham and Mr Shlegeris asking for their key focuses in the leadup to the election and their campaign initiatives.

Mr Elmes was also asked to field several questions and his responses will be provided in next week’s edition.

Mr Denham said job creation was the key focus for Labor and one that he views as the most important for Noosa.

“Skilling Queenslanders for Work to help young Queenslanders get the skills they need, Jobs Queensland to match skills demand with worker skills sets and more will come prior to the election,” Mr Denham said.

Mr Shlegeris said his focus was to create a robust private sector to drive better environmental outcomes.

“The best economic policies and the best environmental policies are exactly the same,” he said.

“Queensland can have far better environmental outcomes by spending far less money.

“For example, the private sector is busting to provide cheap, clean power, plus all the jobs that go with it, with no subsidy required.”

In response to campaign initiatives, Mr Denham said Labor was focused on maintaining essential health services and local job creation.

“Maintaining essential health and emergency services, local jobs and job creation initiatives in the local area for both new and experienced workers and a commitment to bio-diversity and balancing the environment with job creation,” he said.

Mr Shlegeris said the Noosa Green party campaign initiatives would focus on “grotesquely excessive pay packets for MPs” and “gigantic subsidies to mining companies”.

“These have left the state with the highest debt in Australia, and the state’s continuing effort to prevent Queenslanders from using the cheap, abundant, and clean energy which is there for the taking, with no subsidy required,” he said.

When asked whether each candidate thinks next year’s election will see a swing towards Labor or the Greens, both candidates took aim at the ailing popularity of Campbell Newman.

“Voters will comment on this awful LNP government,” Mr Shlegeris said.

“On the huge increases in electricity charges, water charges, and state debt.

Labor candidate for the State seat of Noosa Mark Denham says Labor is the underdog going into next year's election.

Greens candidate for the state seat of Noosa Joe Shlegeris urged voters not to view Noosa as a safe seat.

“On the destruction of the reef. On the failure to commit permanent funding to the Noosa Hospital.

“People must realise that if they elect an LNP member here, they’re voting for Campbell Newman and his spiteful cronies.”

Mr Denham said Labor was the underdog going into next year’s election.

“We have to overcome a massive majority in the parliament and the full force of the LNP machine,” he said.

“There is no doubt people are unhappy with how the Newman Government has been performing and I’ll be fighting every day to make sure the people of Noosa know there is an alternative to arrogance and aggression.

“A Labor team won’t sell your assets and won’t thumb its nose at accountability.”

In closing, both Mr Denham and Mr Shlegeris were asked how they plan to capi-

talise on any election swing.

Mr Denham said he would create a clear choice.

“By providing a clear choice between an arrogant out-of-touch Premier, who won’t listen, or a Labor team that will put the community first,” Mr Denham said.

Mr Shlegeris said the best results were close results.

“For Noosa, it’s important that our electorate not be regarded as a safe seat,” Mr Shlegeris said.

“Otherwise we’ll see hospital services diminish until the public hospital shuts down.

“For Queensland as a whole the best result would be a 50/50 split between the tired old parties, with Greens and independents holding the balance of power.”

Check out next week’s edition for Mr Elmes responses and campaign initiatives.

Big guns all line up to race Benny’s

beat BENNY PIKE

LOOKS like Nick Croft’s opinion of why the big guns in the triathlon world come to Noosa to live and train is shared by locals.

In particular public relations guru Nicola Warman-Flood who has started up her own company to help everyday people enjoy the fitness bug.

No, she isn’t trying to lure the next Olympic champion, more so the tourist who wants to explore what the area has to offer.

The tourist is taken into the stunning and secluded middle of the National Park.

Her company, Noosa Running

Tours welcomes the tourist who while travelling enjoys putting on the Nikes and having a run.

Never any more than six in a group are taken on a tailor-made walk or run, depending on the level of fitness assessed before their journey starts.

Being a local, I am aware of the wonders of the national park, but for visitors it's a chance to follow the trek from Hastings Street along the Tanglewood Track right over to Sunshine Beach.

Breathtaking scenery, wildlife, and rainforest but always in the company of an experienced fitness expert and guide.

The runners at their choice can face a 45-minute bushwalk or a tougher 90-minute trail run.

But really, who would complain - I am sure most of the group would have their phones out taking photos along the way.

Well done Nicola, great idea, to join the action see noosarunningtours.com.au.

Triathlon ALSO, don’t forget the Noosa Triathlon Multi-Sport festival is only five weeks away.

I know the word Legend gets used fairly regularly for all sorts of reasons, and not just for sport.

The Sunshine Coast Sports Hall of Fame is calling for nominations for this year’s presentations.

This year’s legends will join a who’s who of Australian sport - Pat Rafter, Mal Meninga, Grant Kenny,

Emma Sheers, Kristy Munroe and Kira Llewellyn are just a few of the big names highlighted.

Cooroy’s multiple swimming world record holder Clinton Stanley and Yandina motorbike whiz Chris Vermeulen were last year’s deserved inductees.

Certificates of Merit are also on offer for outstanding administrators.

Long-time Noosa Surf Club volunteer Lenore Grice received her deserved 2013 honor.

Nominations close on 30 September and all inductees must be retired from their sport and achieved at the highest level in the chosen sport.

Good luck.

Dead and buried IT APPEARS the EDV boundary

push is now dead and buried after State Government Minister David Chrisifulli’s announcement.

His logic was simple: “both councils had to agree to the changes’’.

That was never going to happen so I can’t understand why this decision was only just released.

Both Mayors Playford and Jamieson don’t want to be in the same room together, let alone shake hands and settle the dispute.

It’s a shame this mess wasn’t sorted out ages ago, as the angst and public brawling has done nothing for the goodwill and great harmony the Sunshine Coast is known and respected for across the country and around the world.

The umpire has made a decision so let’s play the game.

Until next time.

Greyhounds like the slow lane, and lying doggo

By JOLENE OGLE MORE than 45 greyhounds are killed every day as a result of the Australian racing industry, according to Animal Liberation Queensland.

Friends of the Hound (FotH) vice-president Katrina Koutsellis said she was “horrified” when she learned of the statistics and has made it her mission to help re-home as many ex-racing greyhounds as possible.

“I discovered Friends of the Hound, a not-for-profit and volunteer greyhound rescue group, and jumped straight onto the bandwagon,” she said.

Katrina has helped to re-home “hundreds” of greyhounds since joining the group, dogs that would have otherwise been euthanised, and is urging anyone looking to adopt, to consider a greyhound as their next family pet.

“Greyhounds are gentle, affectionate dogs that thrive on human companionship and their friendly, loyal nature and wonderful temperament make them an ideal pet,” she said.

“They are a patient and tolerant dog and usually very good with children. Due to their calm, sensitive and friendly nature, greyhounds are suitable pets for people of all ages.”

Despite the fact greyhounds are often bred to race, Katrina said it’s a myth the dog needs lots of space to run as most greyhounds prefer to sleep on the couch for most of the day.

“Greyhounds are very lazy, lowenergy dogs and they sleep approximately 20 hours a day,” she said.

Generally, a greyhound will need only a 20-minute walk per day, rarely bark, don’t have a “doggy” smell and don’t shed much hair, making them an ideal apartment dog.

“I truly think it’s in their genes to find the softest and comfiest bed in the house,” Katrina said.

Greyhounds that enter the FotH adoption program have often spent most of their short life living in a concrete cage for up to 23 hours per day, but the transition from kennel to couch is made easy with the help of Friends of the Hound.

Noosa Today’s sales agent Shaz Latham recently adopted a greyhound from FotH after she and her partner, Craig, decided to rescue a dog.

“My partner Craig and I were tossing around ideas about what

Noosa Today's Shaz Latham with the newest addition to her family, Dante. sort of dogs we preferred and Craig said ex-racing dogs got put down so the decision was made,” she said.

Shaz and Craig are now the proud owners of Dante, a two-yearold ex-racing greyhound, who Shaz said is the most beautiful, loving boy.

Katrina said while it can take some time to welcome a new dog into your home, especially when your new furry friend has come from what can often be an abusive

or neglectful life, FotH offer continued support throughout the transition.

“Once someone has applied, one of our volunteers will then be in touch with the family to arrange to come out and conduct a home visit, where we will check the fencing, have a good chat about adopting a greyhound and help match the right dog to the right family,” she said.

“Rescuing these amazing dogs is an honour, seeing them blossom

into happy, grateful and adored pets is the most rewarding and humbling experience.”

Dante is settling in slowly to his new home, but Shaz reports he is getting used to the sights and sounds of his new life.

“He is getting used to the simple things, like the wind blowing through the trees or our blow-up thong that floats in the pool. It’s all new to him,” she said.

“The biggest challenge in adopting an animal was not knowing

whether Dante would like his new home.

“It definitely has to be a twoway street when adopting an animal. But I think we are all going to be fine. I can’t imagine not having him around now.”

If you would like to learn more about welcoming a greyhound into your home, visit www.friendsofthehound.org.au. You can find all the information you need on adopting one of these lovable companions.

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LETTERS Free media FOR many years our local media have not been prepared to present alternative views, arguments or criticism of Noosa Council’s plans or decisions. Thankyou for giving equal coverage to the unnecessary situation we find ourselves in presently.

Our lifestyle is jeopardised by this continual nonsense presented by this group EDV, who are unable to give any organic reasons for such disruptions to our heritage, lifestyle, culture, and economy.

Our communities of interest - Eumundi Doonan, Verrierdale, Weyba Downs - have residents with generational history, making our areas what they are today.

The vice-president of EDV admits on ABC radio he ‘has not been in Queensland long enough to know about boundary re-alignment history’. What does this tell us? Noosa and its lifestyle have no commonality with our regions.

If you will not accept the umpire’s decision, if you are so insecure and want the Noosa brand, whatever that is, move there. At what point in time will EDV realise that others in the areas of contention may have an alternative point of view and do not support a move to join the Noosa Council?

We want our divisional councillors who answer directly to the community needs, not this new so-called democracy, known as the jury system.

We commend Minister Crisafulli, Mayor Jamieson, and Councillors G. Rogerson and S. Robinson, in their decision to ensure we remain part of the Sunshine Coast Council.

Vonnie Burton, Eumundi.

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trolled environmental and low-rise development, as developers push their claims to the Sunshine Coast Council for a 12-storey plus foreshore resort at Yaroomba, just a little south of Noosa and Coolum.

Already Caloundra, Mooloolabah, Alexandra Headland, Maroochydore and Coolum are clones of the Gold Coast thanks to unsatisfactory control of zealous developers.

We moved to Doonan from the Gold Coast 18 months ago after residing and working there for some 50 years and can well remember the joyous small town memories of Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta which did not become an overdeveloped and traffic "grid ridden" metropolis overnight.

It all happened "very gently" in the earlier years, as is the case on the Sunshine Coast now, but over time council and councillors on the Gold Coast lost control to government and developers, who had other agendas.

To its extreme credit, my observation is that Noosa Shire Council, since its re-instatement, has not taken the "pedal off" the appropriate control of development.

I can already visualise the growth patterns looming from Caloundra through to Coolum/ Yaroomba. The Noosa Council philosophies are unchanged and given good management, this will keep the shire pristine and beautiful in the future.

The residents of Eumundi, Doonan and Verrierdale should be grateful to the EDV Group for their continued tenacity to include these three areas in the Noosa Shire - we certainly are!

I make these observations as a former President of the Surfers Paradise Chamber of Commence and former Deputy Chair and Board Member of Gold Coast Tourism.

Robert W. Hutchinson, Doonan.

Chicken is ready

ARE Noosa ratepayers aware that the developer of the proposed poultry operation at Ridgewood expects them to fund the major road upgrades required for its heavy truck traffic?

How would this transformation of Cooroy’s urban and rural residential roads into a heavy transport route benefit the community and the shire?

Would this be the beginning of the industrialisation of the Noosa hinterland?

C. Jones, West Cooroy.

AS A Cooroy resident for 33 years I would like to say "yes" to the chicken farm at Ridgewood.

If you can’t have a farm and produce food on farming land, where do you produce it?

Anyone anywhere can sign a petition or online poll. This farm will bring in money and jobs to the community that are very badly needed.

Two yes votes from us.

Bill and Corale Edwards, Cooroy.

Concerns justified

Heat and light

NOOSA Mayor Playford is well justified in his concern for the future of Noosa’s well con-

THERE appears to be a lot of heat being generated over the issue of a possible boundary change which would switch Doonan, Eumundi, Verrierdale and Weyba Downs to Noosa Shire from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

The EDV residents’ group says it’s consulting the local community with an eye on making a submission on the issue. It’s armed with a survey which indicates strong local support for such a change. Commonsense suggests that all residents be asked what they wish to do.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson inexplicably chose to ram through a council vote against such a move which he presumably thought would pre-empt a submission.

Mayor Jamieson regrettably is labouring under a misapprehension. He’s an elected servant of the people, not a dictator. He is required to listen to voters. History demonstrates that those in positions of power who ignore the will of the people come to regret it.

I don’t propose to canvass again here the compelling arguments which favour the change and which are publicly known. But I would add that Doonan, where I live and in which my life is focused on the Noosa region, is cut in two by an arbitrary, zigzag municipal boundary. This anomaly needs to be resolved. Mayor Jamieson quite simply has no right to tell us it doesn’t.

Incidentally, as a Doonan resident, I do not support the Sunshine Coast Alliance Inc, which is opposing a realignment. It does not speak for me.

Bryan Coxall, Doonan.

Noosa Today for getting off your backsides and getting out into the community.

To Samba Grill for great service last week. We’ll be back for dinner tonight!

To Noosa Council for deferring the application for the chicken farm.

To not sharing the bike and pedestrain footpath along Gympie Terrace. It can be dangerous to not make way for each other.

To the lack of people indicating at roundabouts. Please remember to indicate. It can be so, so dangerous.

Tweedledum LIKE Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the diatribes from Jeff Nuske and Steve Bennett were almost identical in your letters page last week.

Both of these two Noosa-knockers used the same comical misreading and misunderstanding of Noosa Council finances.

We all know the Nuske/Lobb propaganda sheet by now. Everything Noosa Council does

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LENSCAPE

A SLY serpent gave Noosaville resident Bob Carr a surprise recently, but he still found the time to take this cracking snap for Noosa Today. Bob's photo is this week's Lenscape contribution, which also comes with a timely reminder that snakes are on the move.

The encounter with a carpet python occurred while Bob was clearing some overgrown lilly pilly. " We looked at one another and it was decided that I was the ugliest, so I went to get the camera", he said. Bob used a Panasonic DMC-TZ20 Lumix camera. The State Department (DEHP) advises that snakes usually prefer to retreat when encountered but can become defensive if threatened. Council does not provide a snake catching service nor are council staff trained or authorised under Queensland legislation to handle snakes. The phone number for a 24-hour snake catcher is 0409 536 000 (fees may apply).

SEND US YOUR SNAPS: Have you got a cracking photo of Noosa wildlife or maybe a surfing snap? Send your favourite photo to newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au is dodgy, suspicious and bound to end in ruin.

In Mr Bennett’s case, this is part of his little campaign to support Mayor Jamieson and councillor Steve Robinson as they stomp on the Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale folk who dare to dream of breaking away from the bureaucratic Sunshine Coast Council.

While the bloated regional council has suffered massive staff cost blow-outs and is accused by residents’ groups of being the most secretive council in south east Queensland, Noosa Council has set itself on the opposite path. It is transparent, and passes all of the Queensland Treasury benchmarks for longterm financial sustainability.

As for Jeff’s "True Blue Noosa" or Steve’s "Sunshine Coast Alliance Inc." Both of these "groups" are about as fair dinkum as the figures they quote.

M. Baker, President, A Little bit tired of Noosa Knockers Inc, Noosa.

Brace for chickens NOOSA Hinterland residents are worried about the huge chicken meat farm proposed for their area. The EDV group would like to join our shire, but be prepared to pay a price if the councillors decide to go against the recommendation of their planners. You could find a chicken farm planned for your area as well!

Fifteen years ago, we bought in the Noosa Shire hinterland because of the ‘green’ credentials, to have a small plot to grow fruit and vegetables organically. Now we have a neighbour that wants to commandeer the area to establish a chicken meat factory.

He says he will follow the RSPCA guides, however 16.7 birds per square metre may look like they have a lot of room when they are small, but when they are big enough to be removed for the first cull, they are pretty crowded.

The truck trip to the processing factory by the broilers is known as the first pluck - this is where the loose feathers are dislodged and spread far and wide over the roadsides. In our case this trip starts through the reasonably quiet suburban streets of Cooroy and continues on to the Bruce highway for the trip south. CooroyBelli Creek Road is presently just wide enough to allow cars, utes and small trucks to navigate the narrow winding road through steep undulating properties - the same sort of terrain the applicant proposes to build on.

My neighbours take their lives in their hands now, to drive on Cooroy Belli Creek Road, with near misses becoming more frequent. If massive prime movers are allowed to use the road to service the chicken farm, bicyclists could be forced off the road and the soft shoulders will be a hazard for motorcyclists that have to deal with oncoming heavy vehicles.

I hope the people of the EDV area can choose which shire suits them best. If you’d like to be in the Noosa Shire, contact the Noosa Shire councillors and let them know that you are against this intensive chicken meat farm, otherwise you might find, once the precedent has been set, there is one planned for your neighbourhood.

I also hope that the Noosa Council ultimate-

ly votes for the protection of our beautiful area.

Have a look at the CooroyBroilerFarm.com website, where you’ll find the email addresses of all the councillors. Have your say right now!

Reid Dryden, Ridgewood.

Minority group I THINK the tiny minority EDV group should be very grateful to Local Government Minister David Crisafulli for ignoring their plea, and avoid them some further embarrassment down the track, as we have all found out by now that their group has still not come up with a sensible reason for splitting up from the Sunshine Coast Council.

Now those rather vain and very superficial people who are so desperate for the Noosa brand and etiquette, can always settle for second-best, and maybe move to “Noosa summit” in Doonan or “Noosa ridge” on Dean Road, shop at “Fruits of Noosa” in Doonan (try not to be seen enjoying yourself at “Cafe Doonan” next door!), and above all, try to avoid Verrierdale, as there are no coffee shops, no hairdressers and no Noosa newspapers! What a dreadful place to live!

Dom Massoni, a very proud Verrierdale resident.

Chickening out I WOULD like to remind the Noosa councillors that if they vote against the advice of their planners, to approve the mega Cooroy chicken meat farm, with its life-threatening traffic situation and many detrimental effects on the health and well-being of hundreds of people in the surrounding area, their reputations as responsible and ethical elected representatives will be tarnished for all time.

Many thanks for giving me the chance to have my say.

Julia Walkden, Cooroy.

Not a good model THANKS for giving us a chance to have our say.

This development application is certainly no model for rural regeneration in the Noosa Shire, since it does not comply with the Noosa Plan, would have unacceptable impacts on the local roads and traffic safety, would be a great cost burden for council, is too close to surrounding residences, will have significant adverse impacts on the amenity of residents, and will be a district eyesore.

The few jobs created will be offset by the huge social and economic repercussions for Cooroy if it becomes a chook transport thoroughfare, and local rural tourism routes become no-go zones.

I’m hoping councillors will view this application from the perspective of the hundreds of local residents who will be affected and seriously consider accepting the recommendation of the council planning staff that the application be refused.

Rod Ritchie, Cooroy.

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A rare opportunity ON offer is a private, luxurious apartment of top-shelf quality in the charming location of Little Cove.

overlooks the open-plan living and dining zones, where large

Orientated north to the sun-drenched beach, the apartment makes the most of sunny days and cooling ocean breezes.

A guest bedroom with a built-in robe is located to the rear

The impressive views can be enjoyed from your private terrace, which offers plenty of room for dining alfresco with friends and family or relaxing in the large spa.

Delightfully furnished, this apartment is across the road from Little Cove Beach and just a few hundred metres from Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach. It’s also just a boardwalk away from the Noosa National Park in the other direction.

Living is split over two levels with the living, dining and kitchen located on the upper-level of the residence.

A gourmet kitchen featuring all the modern conveniences

bi-fold doors open out to the sunny terrace.

of this level and is serviced by the main bathroom.

The master suite is located on the lower-level of the home and features access to a private balcony where you can enjoy the stunning views of Little Cove.

A walk-through robe and luxurious ensuite, featuring a double shower, double vanity and gorgeous spa bath, complete this level of the residence.

Fully and beautifully furnished, this modern, classic property offers a lot for the money: glorious position by the sea, remarkable views of the beach, sea and Forty Mile Beach.

This property will be a prized investment in your portfolio.

home essentials ADDRESS: Apartment 9, ‘Little Cove Court’, 2 Pandanus Street, Noosa Heads PRICE: $2,300,000 VIEW: Saturday 10am-10.30am DESCRIPTION: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, pool AGENT: Jennifer Carr and Jon Blonk for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0412 158 433 or 0412 806 252 Thursday, 2 October, 2014 | NOOSA TODAY 25

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View Friday 11.00am-12.00pm Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October 5pm

Presented to the market for the first time, this limited release of two opulent residences will entice a variety of buyers. Suited to permanent living and finished to an impeccable standard, with suspended concrete and hardwood floors. ɒ Seamless indoor / outdoor living areas that flow onto terraces. ɒ Marble and caesarstone benches and state of the art kitchen appliances. ɒ Luxurious lifestyle enclave with security and privacy in an exclusive gated estate ɒ Walking distane to Noosa Junction and Noosa Farmers Markets, which are held each Sunday. ɒ Your opportunity is now, call us for an inspection.

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NOOSA’S ICONIC NETANYA

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NOOSA HEADS 305 ‘NETANYA’ 71 HASTINGS STREET

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Position & Perfection

View By Appointment Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October 5pm

Every major town and city has its landmark building, in Noosa it’s Netanya! The “Diplomat Suite” has been designed for those looking for the very best in luxury, size and location. The views are simply stunning, and just seem to go on forever from the double length terrace. ɒ Strong income returns and tax benefits. ɒ Located on Hastings Street beachfront. ɒ Wake to the sound of the waves gently rolling in. ɒ Short stroll to the Noosa National Park. ɒ Twice the size of a standard apartment.

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BEACHFRONT PENTHOUSE

NOOSA HEADS 5 ‘SANDPIPER’ 33 HASTINGS STREET

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View By Appointment Price $7,250,000

Capture the essence of Noosa Heads; access to the incomparable Main Beach and beauty of Laguna Bay, state of the art appointments and a once only opportunity to secure the complete top floor with exclusive access to the roof top terrace. Development of just three. ɒ Irreplaceable beachfront position with audio visual security and direct boardwalk access. ɒ C-bus technology, elevator, exclusive roof top terrace (app 80 square metres). ɒ Solar 410 litre hot water, ducted air, Meile equipped kitchen and laundry. ɒ Security basement parking, poolside terrace, secure and in the heart of Hastings Street. ɒ Prime investment, strong income stream, plus substantial tax depreciations.

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ONE OF THE VERY BEST

NOOSA HEADS 13 ‘ELANDRA’ 6 SERENITY CLOSE

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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.

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Close & Convenient

View By Appointment Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October 5pm

Soft sunlight filters through tall trees and lush tropical flora that is Little Cove. ‘Tenalga’ feels a million miles from anywhere but sits so close to Noosa main beach and National Park. Recently renovated, Apartment 3 sits on the headland of First Point. ɒ Large north facing terrace. ɒ Tastefully furnished with polished timber floors. ɒ So close to Main beach and national park. ɒ Small block with low body corporate fees..

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NOOSA HEADS 206 ‘FRENCH QUARTER’ 1 HALSE LANE

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View By Appointment Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October 5pm

The ultimate lifestyle and income proposition right in the heart of Hastings Street and right opposite Noosa’s main beach. Apartment 206 is a recently refurbished French Quarter apartment facing true north and looking over Hastings Street from a high position. ɒ 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, tastefully renovated. ɒ Right on Noosa’s cafe and shopping precinct. ɒ Excellent yield and depreciation benefits. ɒ Air conditioned and fully self contained.

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NOOSA WATERS 59 THE PENINSULA

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View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Price $2,200,000

When it comes to property, everyone agrees that it’s all about location, it doesn’t get much grander than this. There is absolutely no doubt that this home embraces the ideals of a classic Noosa lifestyle, entertaining, relaxing by the water and the Noosa river all nearby. ɒ This home provides a versatile floor plan, generous outdoor living areas and natural light. ɒ The living areas and spacious well equipped kitchen offer superb entertainment options. ɒ The water front swimming pool is delightful, and couldn’t be in a more peaceful setting. ɒ Looking for a permanent sea change or waterfront weekender?

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NOOSA HEADS 102/103 ‘HOTEL LAGUNA’ 6 HASTINGS ST

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View Monday 1.00-1.30pm Price $549,000

A great buy in Hastings street with direct access to the pool. Just a short stroll to all Hastings Street has to offer - cafes, shops and retail therapy! Newly renovated this dual key apartment offers great income and tax benefits to make even your accountant smile. ɒ Large north facing terrace. ɒ Tastefully furnished with polished timber floors. ɒ So close to Main beach and Noosa National Park. ɒ Small block with low body corporate fees.

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TOP FLOOR APARTMENT

NOOSA HEADS 635 ‘LAGUNA ON HASTINGS’

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View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Price $485,000

The Sebel Noosa is located on Hastings Street with access to everything including great coffee! The bonus of this apartment is that it is on the top floor in a very quiet location within the resort, so you can be amongst it when you want to or get away from it all and relax. ɒ Large private balcony, perfect for sun bathing. ɒ Air conditioned, fully furnished with a quality fit out. ɒ Right in the middle of Noosa’s boutique cafe strip and directly opposite Main Beach. ɒ Excellent Income and depreciation benefits.

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NOOSA HEADS 13 ‘BELLA CASA’ 40 HASTINGS STREET

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Bella Casa Noosa is a quiet boutique complex just a stones throw from Noosa’s famous Main Beach. Situated right on the cafe strip, apartment 13 faces true north so you can enjoy the sun after a hard day’s shopping, beaching and dining. ɒ One of the quieter complex’s on the cafe strip. ɒ New air-conditioning system and white goods. ɒ Large balcony to soak up the sun. ɒ Strong holiday income and tax benefits.

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RIVERSIDE POSITION

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NOOSAVILLE 7 ‘SONOMA’ 161 GYMPIE TERRACE Style & Sophistication Imagine living or holidaying just metres from Noosa River. This well-appointed townhouse in the tightly held “Sonoma” development, boasts a prime river side location in a small and exclusive security gated complex. ɒ Quality finishes throughout. ɒ Spacious living areas and private courtyard. ɒ Expansive master suite including outdoor spa. ɒ Views over pool and river glimpses.

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View Wed & Fri 12.00-12.30pm Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October 5pm

Situated only steps away from the water, this is a property that will be in high demand with investors and those looking to secure a property in a great location. Split over two levels, the main living and dining rooms flow onto the private rear terrace with views to the River. ɒ Private townhouse in small security gated enclave. ɒ Generous sized bedrooms with water views. ɒ Low maintenance gardens, large terrace and private pool. ɒ Low body corporates ideal for owner occupied or lock up and leave.

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LIVE LIFE ON THE EDGE

NORTH MALENY 305 NORTH MALENY ROAD

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View By Appointment Auction Forthcoming

Extraordinary quality, extensive infrastructure, linear form and a grandstand position capturing scene stealing northern views across the waters of Baroon Pocket reservoir and its forested shoreline; this amazing mountain top will quickly steal your heart. ɒ Inspirational architect design, landscaped grounds on 9.7 hectares set on 24 acres. ɒ Zinc interlocking cladding, honed concrete floors, aggregate block, bluestone fireplace. ɒ Solar hot water, 7x 25k litre rainwater tanks and only 3.5k’s to Maleny village. ɒ Brushed stainless/aluminium German Poggen Pol kitchen, scullery.

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BLACK MOUNTAIN 532 BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD

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Architect Designed Colonial style home nestled on a natural plateau amidst 96 acres of privacy and seclusion. This north facing property is blessed with panoramic views across the famed Noosa Hinterland with the main house positioned to take full advantage of this vista. ɒ Open plan living with views from all rooms. ɒ 3 Villas away from main home. ɒ Must see private botanic gardens and scenic walking tracks. ɒ Outstanding views of Mountains and Noosa Hinterland.

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RIVER LIFESTYLE

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NOOSAVILLE 2/1 NOLA STREET

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View By Appointment Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October 5pm

Just a moments’ walk to the shores of Noosa River this spacious town home is ideal for those looking to secure a quiet corner close to all that is on offer in his highly sort after area. Relax and enjoy the river lifestyle of parks, restaurants and cafes. ɒ Well maintained, superbly presented town home one of just two in this security gated block. ɒ Spacious master bedroom with elegant ensuite bathroom and large walk in robe. ɒ Large kitchen with breakfast bar, granite bench tops and new appliances. ɒ Low Body Corp fees make this property ideal for owner occupied, lock up & leave or rental.

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NOOSA SOUND 6 RAVENWOOD DRIVE

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View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price $1,275,000

Some places simply have more style. This modernised home, just a stone’s throw from Hastings Street and the beach, has colossal charm. Splashes of individuality reflect the touches of a family who have enjoyed this as their weekender for years. ɒ Delightfully remodelled and well appointed kitchen and bathrooms. ɒ Cathedral ceiling, lovely modern flooring, fireplace. ɒ Very spacious bedrooms. Covered, large and alluring outdoor terrace. ɒ Beautifully private behind a feature fence with loads of sunny, pretty gardens.

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CLASSIC WATERFRONT

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NOOSA SOUND 11 KEY COURT

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View By Appointment Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October 5pm

This family waterfront home is absolutely charming. For almost 20 years these owners have enjoyed the easy life – a flat walk to the beach and Hastings Street, launching their little boat right out in front, enjoying fabulous entertaining on their huge timber terrace on the waterfront. ɒ Lovely sandy beach, sunny pool, pretty garden. ɒ Fabulous holiday rental, weekender or home. ɒ Large kitchen, family room and large living area. ɒ Choice of master suites – upstairs or down.

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NOOSA SOUND 30 WITTA CIRCLE

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View By Appointment Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October 5pm

Invest in Noosa’s closest street to the beach. You have lots of choices with this home – it is perfect for holiday renting, currently used for permanent renting but it will also work as a weekender or to live in permanently. ɒ It is a wonderful neighbourhood and you can walk to the beach within minutes. ɒ There’s a sparkling pool and the house is positioned to enjoy lots of that winter sunshine. ɒ A make-over would enhance the property but it is very liveable right now. ɒ Opportunities to buy in Witta Circle are rare! Call me now.

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ICONIC BEACHFRONT

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View By Appointment Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October 5pm

This is your last opportunity to secure this iconic beachfront property. Striking design, East Hampton touches and prime positioning have created a home where the living is easy and the good life is tangible, savoured and celebrated. You won’t want to leave! ɒ Be in awe of its unique design by Ian Mitchell and its daring use of timber. ɒ This trophy position is situated in one of the most desirable streets in Sunshine Beach. ɒ Restaurants, coffee shops and the Surf Club are a short stroll away. Leave the car at home. ɒ The private infinity pool synchronises and disappears into the blue horizon.

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SUNRISE BEACH 1/29 VENTURA STREET

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View Sat & Wed 11.00-11.30am Auction On-site Saturday 25 October @ 11am

Masterfully crafted, this stunning, chic duplex offers low maintenance and modern living. The large contemporary open plan kitchen / living area flows onto a large alfresco entertaining terrace and landscaped courtyard. All of the ‘mod cons’ you can think of. ɒ Gourmet kitchen – 6 gas burners, full wall splashback. ɒ Roof top private terrace with ocean vista and entertaining area. ɒ Excellent opportunity to downsize or add to investment portfolio. ɒ Beach access on a short 3 min stroll away and public transport being close by.

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NOOSA HEADS APARTMENT 316 ‘NOOSA BLUE RESORT’

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View By Appointment Price $320,000

Positioned on the mid level of the newly renovated ‘Noosa Blue Resort’. Morning sun filters through the apartment with gentle breezes. The price and positioning are inviting. Book your inspection with Kate today! ɒ Fully renovated investment apartment with good income returns. ɒ The living areas and spacious well equipped kitchen offer superb entertainment options. ɒ Hastings Street, restaurants, cafes, boutiques and pristine beaches only 5 mins stroll away. ɒ Resort renovated externally with well equipped gymnasium, spa & lagoon style pool.

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View By Appointment Price Offers over $825,000

Beautifully appointed beachside duplex, originally designed by and for Noosa building designer Annette Warner. Kick back and relax, all the work is done, this already immaculately presented home has just received a new internal paint job and carpets throughout. ɒ High cathedral style ceilings and atrium window, allowing an abundance of natural light. ɒ Beautiful hardwood floors feature in the living areas, which open to a large deck. ɒ The kitchen has a modern fit out, in neutral tones and features stainless steel appliances. ɒ All of this is just a five-minute walk from Sunrise Beach’s seasonally patrolled beach and the Beach Chalet café.

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BREATHTAKING

SUNSHINE BEACH 28 ENTERPRISE STREET

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Sun & Seclusion

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

A sensational ridge top location bordering the Noosa National Park with extensive ocean breaking wave views up and down the coast are wonderful companions for this meticulously presented sea view residence. ɒ Sunshine Beach dress circle location. ɒ Wine cellar, C-bus technology, vacuum-maid system. ɒ 15 metre pool with paved landscaped surrounds. ɒ Refreshment bars, poolside guest suite, beach shower and security gate.

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View By Appointment Price Offers over $1,285,000

Costa Nova apartments boast a proud history hosting holidaymaker’s right on the shoreline of Sunshine Beach for some two decades. Apartment eight has front row seats to ocean and breaking wave views with a two minute stroll to the village and Surf Club. ɒ Ocean view mid level apartment, staircase to beachfront terrace and direct elevator access. ɒ Beautifully presented with quality furnishings, stainless and stone kitchen. ɒ Twin bedrooms facing tropical rear gardens, air-conditioned, ceiling fans, full laundry. ɒ Single parking bay and lock up storeroom, pool/spa, superb location on the beachfront.

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Perched on Sunshine Beach’s pristine ocean frontage, Sunseeker Lodge is a beautiful holiday destination with apartment 21 showcasing panoramic ocean views. From the moment you enter, the vista will simply take your breath away, watch the dolphins and whales play. ɒ Stone benchtops, quality appliances, plus ample bench and storage space in the kitchen. ɒ Both bedrooms are queen-sized, with access to the contemporary bathroom. ɒ Professional onsite management will ensure your investment is well cared for. ɒ Complex facilities are fabulous, two BBQ areas, pool, spa and direct beach access.

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Whether you’re strolling through your own private nature walk or sitting in the remote controlled pool/spa, this pristine home is truly amongst the most visually pleasing you will encounter. ɒ Set on 7,155m2 of stuningly landscaped gardens. ɒ 12 minute drive will see you sitting in the restaurants of Noosa’s Hastings Street. ɒ 8 minute drive to historic Eumundi and its’ twice weekly world famous markets. ɒ This four bedroom home must be seen to be believed.

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A well-designed kitchen will suit you, your family and your lifestyle.

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Food is not just something to sustain life, it is the biggest single social influence in our society - if we’re not talking about food, we’re planning our next meal with friends, shopping for ingredients, reading recipes, watching cooking shows on television and sometimes even working out how not to eat so much of it, or learning new ways with it.

The funny (and sad) fact is that we eat less and less home-prepared food, with the advent (and soaring success) of fast food

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Cooking isn’t complicated, but designing a brilliant kitchen can be a challenge particularly if you’re not starting with a clean slate.

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Award-winning home

CENTURY 21 Conolly Hay Group Noosa has been selected as the exclusive agent to list an awardwinning home along Noosa North Shore’s '40 Mile Beach’.

CENTURY 21 Conolly Hay Group agent Jason Wedge said the home received a prestigious Master Builders award in 2007.

“This property was recognised for its state-of-the-art kitchen design, and the building materials that were used, which complement the home’s beautiful natural surroundings,” Jason said.

At the home’s hub you will find the

indulgent kitchen, with abundant pantry

can rest assured, leaving the city behind

spared in the creation of this abode, with a

and storage space, and state-of-the-art

to enjoy the solitude of this architecturally

long list of features, including a media room,

stainless steel appliances, including a gas

designed residence, which presents as new,

separate office/gym (or fifth bedroom),

cooktop and suspended exhaust system,

with no work to be done.

three-car accommodation and a jet ski

stone benchtops and two-pack cabinets.

Cooloola National Park envelops this

Keeping in theme with its natural

exclusive beach house, which has stunning

joinery complement a neutral palette

ocean views and is at the gateway to the

throughout.

World Heritage Teewah Coloured Sands and Double Island Point.

Four-wheel-drive enthusiasts can escape the crowds via the Tewantin car ferry, and drive from the North Shore Tourist Park

Ample glass, including louvres, windows and sliding doors open to create an indoor/

home essentials ADDRESS: 14 The Esplanade, Noosa North Shore

outdoor atmosphere, with loads of natural DESCRIPTION: Bedrooms: 4 bed, 3 bath,

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Built over two levels, plus a rooftop deck,

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ThisCloudsley is certainlyStreet. for those whoheld wantunique Lifestyle, location and security and a townhouse for 21 Tightly location Well maintained cottage in central Noosaville only minutes Noosa Lions fussy buyers then this is it. This is a unit you must simply ownfrom whether youRiver, want to live Park, Yacht Club. with Shops, restaurants only a short walk away. The appealing cottage comprises of oficeeither on entry, 2 bedrooms, renovated bathroom,presentation and sunny in it or have for investment, way it’s a real money maker! Immaculate north facing covered rear deck, carport,lock up shed and lawned grounds. The home townhouse with two large bedrooms, 2bathrooms, powder room, spacious lounge area has a perfect tenant in place who would love to remain.

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Sales are up all over QLD SALES activity across

Queensland over the June quarter was up across all property types, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).

The REIQ Queensland Market Monitor for the June Quarter 2014 revealed increases in preliminary sales for houses, units and townhouses, plus vacant land sales were up 37 per cent.

REIQ Acting CEO Antonia Mercorella said while the state’s total house sales were up across all price points, the upper end of the market continued to perform strongest.

“Sales in the million dollar plus price point were up 28 per cent across Queensland, with an increase of 20 per cent in the $500,000-plus range,” she said.

“Million dollar sales in the unit market also strengthened, with preliminary sales numbers across Queensland up around 10 per cent.”

Ms Mercorella said the increase in sales activity was predominantly recorded in the south-eastern corner of the state.

“The Brisbane Local Government Area led the charge with an increase of 19 per

Noosa has recorded very strong growth according to REIQ's recent QLD market monitor report.

cent, closely followed by Logan, which was up 18 per cent,” she said.

According to the report, sales activity on the Sunshine and Gold Coasts remains stable amid rebounding confidence in both markets.

The report found the Gold Coast median house price rose three per cent to $515,000 over the June quarter, with median prices on the Sunshine Coast up 0.2 per cent to $468,000.

“The Gold Coast’s prestige acreage market also had a strong June quarter, while the new smaller council area of Noosa recorded very strong growth, with house sales up 22 per cent,” Ms Mercorella said.

“The Sunshine Coast unit and townhouse market is also on an upward spiral, with sales up 39 per cent in the last 12 months. Noosa posted strong growth, with unit and townhouse sales up 31 per cent.”

In both Noosa and Cairns, vacancy rates are at two per cent, while the Fraser Coast continues to enjoy healthy market conditions with the vacancy rate remaining unchanged since March at 2.5 per cent.

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80 Templeton Way Saturday 10.30-11.30am or by appointment Love it ... Live it!

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Doonan is a popular choice for tree changers looking for privacy, and lifestyle. 80 Templeton Way offers grace and space and is only around 15km from Noosa’s famous Hasting St. and is within easy access to shops, restaurants and beaches. Immaculately maintained north facing home with grand 10-foot ceilings. The established grounds and aesthetically placed pond beyond the pool set the scene for an idyllic family home and provide friends and family the comfort and convenience with the separate, selfcontained guest house, joined by a covered breeze-way to the main house. Wide timber decks butt onto the day long, sun drenched pool, the large windows and glass doors bring the outside in, and the quality appliances in this generous kitchen add to the long

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list of appeal this home provides. Buyers look no further this low maintenance, designer garden spans approx. 2 acres, with fully automated pop-up watering system feeds the house and the pool.

• 4 bay lock up garage • bore (800 Gal p/hr) • 100,000 litre concrete water tank • ceiling fans throughout • two combustion heaters and is air-conditioned.

Make an appointment to see for yourself all this property has to offer.

$1,300,000

Agent: Gail Law 0400 079 787

Current Investment Properties with Good Tenants in Place Coming Soon: Sunrise Beach home 3 Bed, will suit the mid to high $400,000 buyer Noosa Heads 2/5 Katharina Street

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Inspect by Appointment Excellent SMSF Investment Located centrally in Noosa, simply head south to Noosa Junction shopping precinct, or north to Noosa Main beach and Hastings Street. Both are easy walking within minutes from the picturesque and tranquil Katharina St. This freshly renovated townhouse is new throughout, is situated on two levels, has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and offers privacy and plenty of space and storage. It boasts a modern, natural décor, with a stylish new kitchen and bathrooms, new carpet and lighting, new fans and a fresh coat of paint. The private, fully fenced garden, and covered deck downstairs and balcony off the living room, secure garage and separate storage room under the garage large enough for multiple purposes complete this package. With only four in the complex, this property is worth a look!

Agent: Gail Law 0400 079 787

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$550,000

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Elders Real Estate and Ripe Property are excited to announce that we have joined forces, and re-located to 1a/27 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Heads

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“Gail Law listened to what I wished to achieve which resulted in her providing me with well thought out and sound advice on how I could best maximum my goal in selling my property.

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Ripe for new venture LOCAL sales agents and real estate industry professionals helped Ripe Property celebrate their new venture with the Elders group at the official launch party on Friday night.

by Karen Seskis

Hello Karen, I have been very

unhappy with my property manager

and would like to change to another agent, but my current agent has advised that I cannot change agents

Ripe Property began to operate under the name of Elders last Friday and principal Karen Seskis said the change was perfectly timed.

without giving 90 days’ notice. Is this correct? Yolanda, Noosaville.

Yolanda, thank you for your question,

“The vision for Ripe had progressed,” she said. “It is now established as a trusted brand and I wanted to be able to carry the same ethos through to a sales division.”

when you signed the PAMD20A with your current agent under ‘Type of Appointment’ you will notice a section stating ‘End of Continuing

Karen said she envisioned a sales team to enhance the property management services already offered by Ripe.

Lateesha Ottesen and Tim Field.

Appointment’ which states you may revoke the appointment by giving 90

“To encourage a sales team, Ripe would need the backing of a company with 175 years of real estate experience,” she said.

days’ notice in writing to the agent, unless you and the agent agree to a

“Elders can offer the team so much more.

The goal is for a team that can have access to training, a network of 150 offices around Australia, and a name synonymous with ethics, standards, results and structure.”

shorter notice period, (but it cannot be less than 30 days).

Yolanda, before you change agents you should speak to the principal and voice your concerns as they may be unaware of your dissatisfaction, if the issue is not resolved only then consider moving across to another

Mark Whittaker, Pip Whittaker of Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, Brad McDonald of Century 21 Conolly Hay Group and Shane Wickson of Fiona Winter Realty.

agency.

Karen, Our landlord has advised that he doesn’t want to sign a new lease.

“We have such extensive knowledge of the properties that it just made sense to buyers and us. We can be upfront and run through the history of the property they wish to purchase,” she said.

Along with Ripe Property director, Gail Law, Karen said it was important to maintain relationships with clients despite the change in name.

We feel very insecure at the property as he can tell us to leave whenever he likes…what can we do about this?

Neil, Tinbeerwah.

“We both strive for maintaining relationships and, as realistic as it may seem, we want every experience to be a good one whether it is a tenant, landlord, buyer or seller,” she said.

Hi Neil, Yes it can be a little unsettling if your landlord doesn’t want to offer you a lease, but he may have a very good reason for

Karen said current and future clients could still expect a high standard of service, with Karen remaining in charge of property management.

“Our reputation is the most important aspect of our business.”

John Ammitzboll, Ian Martin and Gary Boyd.

this, under a periodic tenancy the landlord must now give you 60 days’ notice in writing to leave, so this is a reasonable time for you to ind a new home, but on the other hand you only have to give 14 days’ notice should you ind another property.

Perhaps if you mention your concern to your property manager they can pass this onto the landlord.

Allan Orton, Lorraine Jones, Paul Weeks and Linda Hart.

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The new look for Elders Noosa.

Anny Sudrajat and Jenny Wilson.

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Back to the earth

The stunning Tinbeerwah home was built using rammed earth walls.

ONCE an ancient building method, rammed earth walls are making a dramatic comeback as people search for more sustainable and durable construction materials.

control, durability, sound proofing and low maintenance thanks to a water repellent additive that is added at the construction stage.

was great.

Rammed earth walls are built using a mixture of earth, sand and aggregate, which is then compacted into layers between frames.

The ancient building method is now used by local companies such as Rammed Earth Constructions, Maleny, who have used rammed earth walls to build the hall at Doonan’s Steiner School, the animal hospital at Australia Zoo and luxury homes throughout the region, since 1989.

“We are all aware of how storms, fire and wind can cause havoc. In our rammed earth home, the storms come and go.

Our friends comment on them the next day - that’s how we know how bad they were. We certainly haven’t been able to tell from inside the snug shelter that we live in.”

Owner John Oliver said when he built his first home he wanted it to be low-maintenance, environmentally friendly and offer comfort all year round.

A luxury, three-bedroom home on Patterson Drive, Tinbeerwah, built by Rammed Earth Constructions, is a prime example of how rammed earth walls have been used in modern homes.

Each layer is about 15 centimetres deep and the frames continue to be layered until the desired wall height is reached.

Rammed earth walls have been used throughout the world, including the Great Wall of China, and are associated with a list of benefits, helping the building method gain popularity.

Because the walls are made of earth, they offer excellent fire protection, making rammed earth walls a great solution for homes in high-fire danger zones and leafy suburbs.

Home owners don’t need to worry about termites either, as there are no hidden wall cavities for them to live in and no framing timber for them to attack.

The 300mm thick rammed walls also offer temperature

There has been no compromise when it comes to comfort.

“As a carpenter, I was well aware of the high maintenance timber requires in Queensland’s sub-tropical environment rammed earth needs none,” he said.

“Rammed earth is also very low in embodied energy, using sub-soil, often quarry overburden, and a very small amount of cement. Rammed earth is rock solid, impervious to storms, pests, noise, wind and fire.”

John said he couldn’t name the best benefit of using rammed earth walls, but said the shelter offered by the walls

“Perhaps for me the ‘best thing’ is not the most practical,” he said.

The residence offers style and sustainability with solar panels, high ceilings for ventilation and the thick rammed earth walls, while losing no sense of luxury and grandeur.

Currently offered for sale by Richardson and Wrench Noosa, the home features all the modern conveniences including a lagoon-style pool, four-car garage, an impressive master suite and gourmet kitchen, all encased in thick, environmentally friendly rammed earth walls.

Stylish and sustainable.

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Property guru is speaking out STRAIGHT-TALKING property analyst Michael Matusik is well-

property market.

See below for coming events:

known for his insightful analysis

· The State of the Strata Market,

of the local and national property market, as well as his criticisms of other property

· The State of the Strata Market,

commentators.

Anyone looking to buy, sell, invest or simply understand the market can find his thoughts on his blogsite, Matusik Missive, where he “tells it like it is”.

Michael also offers lectures on different aspects of the

14 October, Caloundra;

16 October, Gold Coast; and

· Matusik Master Class, 18 October, 29 November, Brisbane.

For more information on coming events, visit www. matusik.com.au.

OPEN HOMES Doonan 181 Valley Drive

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244 Duke Road

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode

Sat 12-30-1.30pm

80 Templeton Way

Elders Noosa - Gail Law

Sat 10.30-11.30am

Little Cove Apt 9 ‘Little Cove Court’ 2 Pandanus Street

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

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Apt 13 ‘Bella Casa’ 40 Hastings St

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Fri 1-1.30pm

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Noosa Waters Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley and Frank Milat

Sat 11-11.30am

Noosaville U1 Koel Gardens 18 Lake Weyba Drive

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Sat 11am-12pm

7 Dolphin Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

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7 ‘Sonoma’ 161 Gympie Terrace

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Apt 305 Diplomat Ste ‘Netanya’ 71 Hastings St, Noosa Heads

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Apt 4 ‘The Rise’ 37 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads

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Dead reckoning Koala

tracker ALEX HARRIS

This week, koala columnist Alex Harris puts the hard questions to Noosa Today readers about the fate of our furry friends.

MOST people will say they care for the fate of the koala. Few would wish them to extinction.

But with breeding season now under way and more unnecessary koala deaths anticipated, the question has to be asked, do you care enough?

Enough to make your voice heard in a call for governments to take the risk mitigation measures necessary to save the koalas we have left? Enough to make sure every level of government knows you want them to enforce the laws enacted to protect koalas? Enough to change your own dangerous habits?

It’s funny how many people I meet who claim to care for koalas, walking their dogs off-lead on the Viridian and Attunga Heights staircases, where koalas are regularly seen.

Funnier still the number of those who care, that speed through known koala hotspots at full pelt in the dead of night, not stopping to check what it was they struck in the darkness of Walter Hay or Leslie Drive.

What will it take for us to care enough to do something differently? Because doing the same old stuff will surely get the same old results.

Only faster. Already in some parts we see more dead than live koalas.

KOALA ROAD CARNAGE Passing koala road kill on the Motorway just north of Peregian Springs a couple of weeks ago, I was reminded of the disconnect so often evident between what people say, and what they do.

It is a disconnect of which they are not even aware.

But a disconnect that became evident via a complaint about the sad image of a disfigured and bloody carcass of a koala on the KoalaTracker Facebook page.

I’d like to say I’m sorry for the tragic and gruesome images we sometimes post to our KoalaTracker Facebook page, but I won’t.

In all honesty these postings are minimal; a bare snippet of the reality faced by rescuers scraping our wildlife off roads and picking up the pieces from the parks and backyards of

Motorists need to watch out for koalas crossing the road.

PHOTO: Natalie Richardson, Koala Care Fraser Coast unrestrained dogs, every single night. One of the most heartbreaking comments to me from a rescuer last year was, “Alex, my freezer is full”.

Full of body bags.

Full of the little fragile bodies of koalas ripped apart by our cars and dogs because we simply don’t care enough.

Our sensibilities are offended by the truth.

Because we can’t handle the truth!

We want only pretty pictures, happy pictures for the children perhaps. And what will this achieve if we were to show only pretty pictures? Raise another generation ignorant of the impact and consequences of our decisions, actions and inactions.

We are the reason our koalas are right now on the brink. But I shouldn’t worry, because this next generation won’t see such images ... there won’t be any koalas left.

So, do the images shock you? I hope so.

I hope they make you cry as we cry, because until you feel the loss, you will continue to let your dog run without a lead; you will continue to drive at full speed through known habitat from dusk through dawn, ignoring the koala and wildlife signs imploring you to slow down ... until you feel the loss.

Grief changes everything. So please, take the time to view some of the sadder images, share them with your kids, talk to them about the loss, grieve with them, and make a commitment to stand up for the koalas that are left, that you will change your habits, and you will demand change of our lacklustre leaders to truly do what it takes to stop the carnage.

Because we can, if we just care enough.

Noosa Yacht and Rowing youth sail member Lucia Neely enjoys a day on the water.

Sailing into success THE Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club’s ‘Buoyed Up’ program has invited 21 primary students from Cherbourg State School, near Kingaroy, to attend an exciting sailing camp for the first week of school holidays.

Buoyed Up is a fully funded project offered by the youth sailing program to Indigenous and vulnerable kids from seven to 12 years of age.

The program was designed to improve self-esteem, value team work, learn about the environment and culture, develop motor skills and enhance a child’s resilience.

The acclaimed program was recently evaluated by the University of Canberra National Institute of Sports Studies - and found that this new positive approach may be the key to re-engaging children at school and reducing the risk of social exclusion for disadvantaged kids.

NYRC sailing manager Paul Blundell said the program was designed to benefit Indigenous and vulnerable kids in a fun and structured camp environment to a group that

would normally not have the opportunity to attend.

“The Yachting Australia Tackers’ sailing course was the perfect fit that not only took kids out of their comfort zone but provided a team work based program where the kids soon realised that to solve the problem of competently sailing a two-up boat you had to work as a team or be left behind,” he said.

The students from Cherbourg were selected as a reward for their school attendance and behaviour and this camp has been earmarked as an annual event where each September the school staff will select students that have really tried hard at primary school.

The program offered by the NYRC costs around $60,000 per year to facilitate and could not continue without the help of sponsorship and donations.

If you would like to make a donation to Buoyed Up please visit the NYRC website at www.nyrc.com.au and follow the link to the ASF.

Second language a boon

Teacher Nicole Yaguchi works with prep students Mia Godber and Solomon Tucker to create the Kanji character.

WHEN Prep students Mia and Solomon explore the lines of traditional Japanese Kanji with ink and fude in their Japanese class, they are beginning a journey that will benefit them for a lifetime.

Language expert Roly Sussex says that knowing more than one language offers valuable skills for life, including increased job opportunities and confidence.

“If you learn a foreign language you will be better in your own first language,” he said.

Recently the Queensland Government announced plans for all state school students to learn a second language from prep by 2015, in a move to ensure children are “globally aware, skilled in communication and well educated”.

Recognising the tremendous value of learning a second language Noosa Christian College, Cooroy, has had an established LOTE program from prep since 2005.

Teacher Nicole Yaguchi said knowing a second language

Jillian Pallett creates her Kanji using ink and a Japanese brush fude. opens up opportunities to be more culturally aware in the multi-cultural society.

“Being empathetic and learning that there are many ways to say things and communicate with each other,” she said.

She enjoys teaching young children because they are keen to learn and with less ‘ego’ they try new things without being afraid to make mistakes.

“I love listening to them talking amongst themselves and

putting new sentences together in Japanese.” she said.

Her Prep students work through the basic language of Japanese learning greetings, classroom items, colours and food words through the mediums of song, games, stories and craft.

“I like it when Sensei (older person Nicole) tells us a Japanese word and we try to tell her the English word.” said Prep student Solomon Tucker.

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COMMUNITYUPDATES GOLF, CROQUET BOWLS CHARITY DAY

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SUNDAY 12 October PLAY golf at Noosa Par 3, or croquet at Coolum Croquet Club followed by bowls at the Coolum Beach Bowls Club and a scrumptious barbecue lunch at the bowls club. After lunch there’s a monster raffle plus a charity auction. We have some really great prizes this year donated by local businesses. Full bar facilities available at the bowls club.

Golf tees off at 6.30am or croquet at 7am followed by bowls at 10am and lunch at noon.

Returning to support local charities is Air Fraser Island with a flight for two to Fraser Island as one of the items to be auctioned on the day. Proceeds from the day will go to the Coolum Meals on Wheels, the Coolum Salvation Army and Coolum Conference of St Vincent de Paul. All three charities have served the local community for many years.

Donate a prize for the raffle or auction or donate a package or product from your business. Put a team or two together - sledging encouraged!

Teams of three - supply a team or just go into a draw.

Golf, croquet and bowls with lunch, $25 per player; bowls and lunch, $15 per player.

Can’t play? Come and spectate. Join us for lunch for only $10. Vegetarian and gluten-free food available.

Stay for the raffles and auction.

This is a fun day - no experience necessary - free introduction to croquet on 5 October, at 2pm.

For further details and nomination forms contact Roscoe 0409 592 491 email rossbaldwin@live.com.au, or Margaret 5448 2985.

GET READY FOR A FUN DAY ON THE GREENS ON Sunday 5 October at Christian Fellowship of Noosa, Pastor David

NET SET GO: FOLLOWING on from a successful winter season, Noosa Netball is running a second Net Set Go program in 2014 for five to eight year olds. The program will be held at the Tewantin outdoor courts from 9am - 10am and run for eight weeks starting on Saturday 11 October and concluding on Saturday 29 November. The cost per participant is $80 which includes a Net Set Go pack. If your child participated in the first program and would like to maintain the skills learnt then they are welcome to attend this second season.

COACHING COURSE: NOOSA Netball will be holding a four-week program for all coaches. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, find out what is expected of you as a team or club coach and how you can develop your players into a successful team. Netball Queensland holds Foundation Coaching courses though out the year and learning these basics will be a good stepping stone to that more structured course.

These sessions will be held over four weeks on a Saturday morning in conjunction with the Net Set Go program and is expected to commence on Saturday 25 October. more information will be provided on our website in the coming weeks.

For more information and to register for either Net Set Go or the coaching course please email noosanet@bigpond.net.au

NOOSA TIGERS AGm MEETING from 6pm on 6 November. Nominations forms are available at the clubhouse on Weyba Road, Noosaville, on Thursday evenings between 5pm and 6pm. Nominations close 23 October.

mEET THE SHADOW mINISTER SHADOW Minister for the Ageing and Indigenous Affairs Shayne Neumann will be addressing a lunch meeting of the Noosa District Branch of the ALP on Sunday 12 October, at Villa Noosa Hotel, Mary Street, Noosaville, from 11.30am. All are welcome. Cost $20. Please RSVP by 8 October to alpnoosa@gmail.com

HINTERLAND CHRISTIAN CENTRE

Hobbins will be continuing the series of messages on the life of Abraham.

We cordially invite both local residents and visitors alike to join with us in warm fellowship at 9.30am in the CWA Hall, next to the Tewantin Post Office. Learn about this nondenominational Church on www. christianfellowshipnoosa.com or by chatting with Tony on 5474 0620.

5473 5801 for more information.

NOOSA CROQUET CLUB

COOROY-EUmUNDI GARDEN CLUB

REGULAR monthly Come and Try Day, Sunday 5 October, 10am to noon, at Seashell Place, Noosa Waters. Equipment and tuition provided, with morning tea - all free. Join us for a fun-filled morning. Phone Niven on

TEWANTIN-NOOSA RSL WOmEN’S AUxILIARY THE next meeting of the TewantinNoosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 3 October, at the Tewantin RSL, Tewantin. All members and friends welcome. Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

THE next meeting will be on Monday 13 October, at the home of Lilian Allen, 306 Duke Road, Doonan.

The topics will be a travel talk by the secretary followed by the sharing of

It’s sporty horsey time TEWANTIN Noosa Pony Club has embraced all sports to create the Horsey Sporty Car Boot sale, with all proceeds to aid the purchase of Pony Club equipment.

Everyone is encouraged to bring along second hand horse and sporting gear to this mixed-sports car boot sale on 18 October at the Tewantin Noosa Pony Club grounds, Butler Street, Tewantin.

Following on from the success of their horse gear car boot sale last year, the pony club chose to expand the event in order to keep all members of the family happy.

Pony Club member Anne Lawrence said the inclusive sale came about after her son wanted to get involved.

“My son isn’t involved in pony club, but wanted to earn extra money by selling his soccer gear last year, so this time around we have catered for all sports,” she said.

“The pony club community from the entire Sunshine Coast will be out in force and we have a great canteen lined

The forum starts at 10.30am so come early for coffee and chat at 10am.

Early-birds can join interpretive birding with Valda McLean by meeting in the Environment Centre car park at 8.30am. For more information visit: www.noosaparks.org.au

ON THE BALL

The Tewantin Noosa pony Club are holding a car boot sale for all things horsey and sporty on 18 October. up for those wanting to grab a sellers and at 8am for buyers. feed.”

The fee for sellers is $25 per Clean out your garage or car and buyers will be asked pick up some bargains with for a gold coin donation. your unwanted horse and For further inquiries visit, sport gear. www.tewantinnoosaponyclub.

Gates will open at 7am for com.au.

garden ideas and problem solving.

Members should meet on site by 9.30 am.

For further information please contact secretary John on 5415 1213 or mobile 0410 485 285.

FRIDAY ENvIRONmENT FORUm EVERYONE is welcome at Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, at Wallace Drive, Noosaville, on Friday 3 October to share guest speaker Joan Heavey’s passion for the plant family Asteraceae. Originally known as Compositae the family is also referred to as the Aster, Daisy or Sunflower family and is the largest family of vascular plants.

MOVIE event, Sunday 12 October, from 5.30pm. Free screening “God’s Not Dead” plus “Rio 2” for the kids.

We are providing free pizza, popcorn and drinks. Bonus free exhibits and telescope viewings from 10.30am by Wappa Falls Astronomical Observatory. Limited seating so register at www.hinterland.org.au.

Visit at 113 Marara Street, Cooroy (turn into Cooroy Library on 9 Maple Street and continue on for 800m).

NOOSA BREAST CANCER SUppORT GROUp THE next meeting of the Noosa Breast Cancer Support group is on Tuesday 14 October, at St Mary’s Hall, 17 William Street, Tewantin, at 9.30am. We offer face-to-face support for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. For details call Dawn on 5441 7820.

INBRIEF Cockatoo count taken WOULD you like to be part of the Glossy Black Cockatoo Birding Day on Sunday 19 October?

One day per year, from the hinterland to the coast, volunteers identify and survey local glossy black cockatoos, a species that is listed as “vulnerable”. A training session will be conducted on Friday 10 October from 1-2pm at the Noosa Council Chambers.

To get involved, phone Peter Milne on (07) 5329 6328 or Email peter.milne@noosa. qld.gov.au ************** march for majestic beasts A MARCH for elephants and rhinos will take place in Eumundi at the Pavillion market this Saturday 4 October from 9.30am.

The march is a global initiative to highlight the savage plight of both elephants and rhinos that are killed every 15 minutes.

“Elephants are being poached faster than they produce baby elephants," said or-

ganiser Chris Sarjeant.

“The Western black rhino is already extinct..there is no reverse button to extinction.”

To find out more, or to get involved, phone Mr Sarjeant on 0412 525 106.*************** Stunning Chinese exhibits THE influence of Chinese culture and motifs shine through two new stunning exhibitions at Noosa Regional Gallery from 9 October through to 23 November 2014.

Traces of China, by Yeats and Rick Gruin is a rich and engaging joint exhibition of unique, masterful ceramics

by Chinese-Australian artist, Yeats Gruin alongside large expressionist paintings by artist and partner Rick Gruin.

Members of the community are welcome to attend the official launches of the Traces of China and the Thousand Rolls of Batik exhibitions at the Noosa Regional Gallery, on Friday 10 October at 6pm.

Special guest speaker Rowley Drysdale, artist/lecturer will officially open Traces of Chi-

na and the Thousand Rolls of Batik exhibitions.

All are welcome, cash bar available. RSVP 8 October to: gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au or phone: (07) 5329 6145. *************** Interactive giant tablet COOROY Library has opened its doors for anyone to try the new and exciting smart table.

This great piece of technological brilliance is an interactive tabletop that can download apps and works as a giant tablet.

The table has a 32 multitouch capability and is ready with downloaded jigsaws, games, drum sets and other amazing apps for the public to have a play.

The smart table was funded by the Queensland Government through State Library of Queensland’s Technology Trendsetters program.

For more information, visit www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov. au or phone (07) 5329 6555.

Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels weekly roster Weekly Roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels, From Monday 6 to Friday to 10 October.

Monday drivers: Labour Day Holiday no deliveries, no volunteers required.

Kitchen: Closed, no volunteers required.

Tuesday drivers: Helen and Helen, Astrid, Tania and Friends, Margaret and Jill, Tony and Kim, Maidie and Terry, Libby and Jan. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo, George.

Wednesday drivers: Melissa and Karsten, Denise, H.W.N.Steps, drivers needed for runs

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D, F, G, Rhoda and Heather.

Kitchen: Jill, Carol, Gerry, Ron. Thursday drivers: Stewart, Heidi, Brian and Marion, Sylvia and David, Ingrid and Bob, Jan and Wendy, Linda and Nabil.

Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Roby, John, Ron.

Friday drivers: Drivers needed for runs A, D, E, Robyn, Brian G., Brian E. Kitchen: Sandy, Cliff, George, Trev.

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

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Sarah Collyer is bringing her jazz tunes to Noosa Blue Resort on 3 October, with all proceeds of ticket sales going to the Katie Rose Hospice.

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Richness in jazz SHE’S been described as the songstress with the luxurious voice, now Sarah Collyer is bringing her jazz tunes to Noosa Blue Resort.

Sarah said she has been influenced by jazz greats like Nina Simone and Miles Davis, though finds inspiration in contemporary artists like Melody Gardot, Diana Krall, and even Tom Waits.

Born in Brisbane, Australia, Sarah studied classical and jazz voice at James Cook University and the Queensland Conservatorium, discovering early that jazz was the genre for her.

“My voice just seemed to feel more at home singing jazz than anything else. It just feels natural and really resonates with me.

I don’t think I had much control over that,” she said.

After a three years performing in Melbourne, Sarah returned to Brisbane to release her debut album in 2009.

The title track was shortlisted for a QSong Award, the song I Wait was selected for a national Sounds Like Cafe compilation; and the full EP has been receiving radio airplay around the country.

Sarah’s career quickly took flight with a tour of Japan in 2010, followed by performances at Brisbane’s Powerhouse, Noosa Jazz Festival and the Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Sarah will be performing poolside at Noosa Blue Resort on 3 October, from 7pm. Tickets are $10 per person, with all proceeds going to the Katie Rose Hospice.

Phone 5447 5699 or email tickets@noosablue.com.au to book your ticket.

All things being equal, bad Denzel is pretty good

By JONATHON HOWARD IF SOMEONE has a problem, if the odds are stacked against them, if they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help - he is The Equalizer.

Action blockbuster The Equalizer has hit the big screen at BCC Noosa 5 Cinemas this week, starring Denzel Washington as Robert McCall.

McCall believes he has put his mysterious and dangerous past behind him as he enters a new, quieter life.

But when McCall meets Teri (Chloe Grace Moretz), a young girl under the control of ultraviolent Russian gangsters, he can’t stand idly by - he has to help her.

Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalise the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice re-awakened.

The Equalizer (2014) film release is based on the classic television series of the same name that starred Edward Woodward.

The Equalizer (M15+) has been rated on IMDB scoring 7.7 out of 10 from almost 8000 votes.

This is your chance to win a double pass to see The Equalizer - simply email your full name and mobile phone number to competitions@noosatoday.net. au - first to enter wins!

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Stars on night screen THE Starry Night outdoor movies are back with more screenings throughout the Noosa shire.

Eumundi drive-in, 3 October Enjoy a special double feature of the classics, Princess Bride and The Never Ending Story. The drive-in theatre is fast becoming a popular event with locals who love to bring a rug and watch the movies under the stars, or bring the car and return to the retro-style of catching an outdoor flick.

Starry Night drive-ins are held at the Eumundi Showgrounds, Black Stump Road, Eumundi.

Gates open at 5pm and the movies start at 6.30pm.

The event is so popular, you now need to book a spot, so visit www.ticketebo.com.au/starrynights and book so you don’t miss out.

Tickets are $25 per car at the gate, $22 on line for pre-purchased tickets or $10 per person for walk-ins.

Cooroy outdoor movie, 3 October Despicable Me 2 will screen on top of the Cooroy Library in 3 October, from 6.30pm.

Bring a blanket, picnic and gold coin for entry.

Peregian outdoor movie, 4 October Settle in to watch Life of Pi on

the grass in front of the Peregian Beach Surf Club. The event will be a fund-raiser for the Peregian Beach Surf Club nippers, with a barbecue and refreshments on offer. The movie starts at 6.30pm.

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THE Jazz Club members’ picnic is back again, with an afternoon full of live music and fun on 12 October.

Proudly presented by the Noosa Jazz Club, the picnic began as a way to thank members for their loyalty and participation throughout the year. Now, the picnic is a community event for anyone who loves listening to live jazz music, while relaxing in the sun.

There is a great line-up this year, including Brisbane trumpet player, Peter Uppman, who is back from a number of years playing with top Melbourne bands.

Peter will join Jo Bloomfield, Mike Hawthorne, Derek Capewell, and Peter McCormick.

Jazz Factory stalwarts Ian De-

Last year's picnic was a great success. novan, Paul Williams, Greg Garrett and Richard Stevens will also treat the audience to their smooth jazz sound.

Bring along some snacks, a chair and hat. There will be a

budget bar, so BYO is not permitted.

Noosa Jazz Club member tickets are free, non-member tickets are $15 per person. You can get your ticket at the gate or phone

Patsy on 5447 2229.

The Jazz Club picnic will be held at the Tewantin Tree Farm, Jirrima Crescent, Tewantin, on 12 October, from 12.30pm to 4.30pm.

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Thursday, 2 October 7pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Lease Vasey.

Friday, 3 October 6.30pm: Sunshine Beach Surf Club: Pete Cullen.

8pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: Brett Hitchcock.

8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: The Eagels Band.

Saturday, 4 October Sunday, 5 October 2pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: Mimi MacPherson.

This is happening all over Bali at the moment. The book is a smash hit!

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3pm: Sunshine Beach Surf Club: Late For Woodstock.

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4pm: Zachary’s Peregian Beach: Alan Kelly.

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

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OFF into the hills of Ubud twice last week for performances of an entirely different nature.

The first was my own, talking about my book at a preview night for the upcoming Ubud Writers and Readers Festival. The second was the most outrageously funny night of cabaret I have seen in a long, long time.

To be honest, I had serious doubts about “Bali High: a Night of Tropical Madness”. I’ve been to a couple of expat productions in Bali over the years and they’ve been monumentally cringe-worthy.

But I should have known better. From the moment they appeared in skimpy air hostie uniforms and marched around the tiny Bar Luna dispensing sick bags, veteran comediennes Julie Haseler and Helen O’Connor were nothing short of hilarious.

Both these women have a string of TV and screen credits, including hit shows like Rake and Packed To The Rafters, and Julie is married to producer Gary Reilly, who kept Australia laughing for decades, from Kingswood Country and Hey Dad to The Naked Vicar Show, so the pedigree for humour was impeccable, and the packed house was in stitches for the entire show.

The girls took aim at every ludicrous aspect of the Bali expat life, but they saved their most savage wit for Ubud’s own colonically-irrigated Eat Pray Love crowd, causing a few women of a certain age in the audience to splutter into their Plaga wine.

By the time you read this, the Writers Festival will be in full swing, and although the event took a bit of a king hit when the legendary VS Naipaul pulled out after making an eleventh hour pitch for an obscenely large appearance fee, there’s no shortage of star power on the card.

Tonight (Thursday) I’m on a panel called People of Letters, alongside playwright Hannie Rayson, film-maker Rolf De Heer (Charlie’s Country, Ten Canoes) and eco guru Tim Flannery.

On Saturday morning Rusty Miller and I talk surf in a show called Breaking The Surface, and on Saturday night the doyenne of Bali’s literati, Diana Darling will launch my book at The Elephant, a charming restaurant overlooking a deep ravine.

That night we will also premiere Panga Productions’ short documentary on my book, Bali Heaven And Hell. As I write I’m doing a final set of edits on the video by long distance. It’s a little beauty. Don’t forget it will get its first Noosa run on Wednesday, October 15, when Annie’s Books hosts a book launch at Zachary’s Pizza, Peregian. Tickets available from Annie on 5448 2053.

Wednesday, 8 October 7.30pm: Noosa Heads Surf Club: Get Your Groove On. 9pm: Villa Noosa: WTF Hospitality night.

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LIVETODAY

Tribute night is The Boss IF you missed The Boss on his Australian tour earlier this year, don’t worry, Villa Noosa has the next best thing with the Australian Springsteen Show, this Saturday.

Hailed as one of the most impressive tribute shows in the country, the Australian Springsteen Show will have you thinking it’s the real thing.

Singer/songwriter James Brennan may not have been born in the USA, but he takes on the challenge of Bruce Springsteen with absolute dedication, flair and accuracy.

James said the tribute show has enjoyed a great touring season so far, which is even more impressive considering the show came about by accident.

“Someone saw me doing our Neil Diamond Tribute in April last year, then rang one of our agents the next morning and suggested I would do a great Bruce Springsteen,” he said.

“We rehearsed tirelessly for seven months up until November, and the response has been phenomenal.”

With seven talented musicians, the Springsteen show offers two and a half hours of The Boss’s greatest hits all wrapped up into one tight show.

This free show is on Saturday night at Villa Noosa, from 8pm.

Take It Easy with The Eagles Band, who will perform at Tewantin Noosa RSL on Friday night.

Sounds of The Eagles still soaring IF ANY band deserves a tribute act to celebrate their success it is The Eagles.

The band enjoyed massive success with seven numberone singles, six Grammy awards, five American Music Awards, six number one albums, two albums ranked among the 20 best-selling albums in the US, and over 150 million records sold.

The Eagels Band is a stunningly accurate tribute to the famous 1970s group from Southern California and take on all of the Eagles greatest hits such as Take It Easy, Desperado, Hotel California and New Kid In Town as well as deep album tracks like Wasted Time and even Don Henley and Joe Walsh solo material

like Heart of the Matter and Rocky Mountain Way. Presenting a performance that is a raucous, rock and roll show one minute and an intimate acoustic show the next, The Eagels Band performance is a hit with music lovers of all ages.

With six talented musicians, each bringing their own style and flair to the group, The Eagels Band is intent on delivering a near replica of a live Eagles’ performance that is astonishingly close to the originals themselves.

Greg Berriman on guitar and vocals performs the soul songs of Eagles’ key songwriter Don Henley and many of the guitar licks of Felder

and Walsh. Glen Moffatt is the Glenn Frey of the group, playing guitar and also lead and backing vocals. Tamihana Johnston on guitar and vocals contributes his musical versatility and brilliant harmony vocals. Jim Cowling on drums and vocals has been playing professionally since he was 16-years-old and lays down the back beats for the band.

While Doug De Jong on bass and Lance Larsen on keyboard and guitar round out the mix.

You can catch The Eagels Band at Tewantin Noosa RSL Friday night, from 8pm in the Diggers Bar. Tickets are $10 for members and $20 for non-members and can be purchased from reception or dial ‘n’charge on 5447 1766.

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All things organic In celebration of National Organic Week, Belmondos’ Organic Market head chef Dmitri Simons shares his recipe for gluten free banana, medjool date and walnut loaf.

Ingredients - all organic: 250ml coconut oil 375gm rice malt syrup 8 eggs 200ml yoghurt 950gm bananas (peeled weight) 25gm baking powder 375gm gluten-free flour

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6. Fold in the chopped dates and toasted walnuts.

7. Fill a mould to half full and then add the remainder of the bananas, whole peeled and uncut.

8. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon and then add the remainder of the mixture over the top.

9. Cook in the oven for between 1-1.5 hours, depending on your oven. To test if it is ready, insert a metal skewer. If the skewer comes out clean, the loaf is ready.

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Seafood at its best SUSTAINABLE seafood will feature at the Thomas Corner Eatery when chef and restaurateur, David Rayner, presents a one-off seafood dinner on 10 October.

David said the growing world population and food sustainability had been on his mind for some time, as he searched for and used sustainable seafood products at Thomas Corner Eatery.

Now, David will present some of Australia’s best sustainable products over a five-course meal.

“The search for healthy sustainable food supplies, over half of the global fish supply comes from aquaculture, and is now the fastest growing food sector in the world,” he said.

“The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) indicates that 70 per cent of the world’s fisheries are now either fished to the maximum sustainable yield or are being overfished.

“The future rising demand for fish as food will have to be met

by increasing aquaculture production.”

David is passionate about food sustainability and has always promoted regional and local produce, while stressing the importance of environmental friendly, sustainable products and the importance of considering what is on your plate.

“We must consider the long term vitality and importance of picking the right catch. We are so blessed on the Sunshine Coast to be able to buy such a vast range of sustainable products,” he said.

“Noosa Fish Providores in Noosaville stock some of Australia’s best sustainable seafood including the Petagonian toothfish, which I have used as one of the courses at the dinner.

“It is a beautiful eating white fleshy fish with a high oil content and a unique buttery texture. I am so excited to be using this fish at the sustainable dinner. It is going to be a true taste sensation.”

Each course is balanced and takes advantage of local produce as well as seafood sustainability.

Have a sneak peak at the menu below.

MENU Hervey Bay scallops, green mango, shallot and mandarin.

Patagonian toothfish, dutch carrots, soy, lime and coconut.

Chargrilled banana prawns, baby kale, avocado puree, preserved lemon dressing.

Cone Bay barramundi, braised fennel, blood orange, red chilli and coriander dressing.

Passionfruit brulee, almond sponge, pineapple and lime sauce.

Event details: When: 10 October 2014, from 6.30pm Where: Thomas Corner Eatery, Noosaville Cost: $95 per person To book: phone 5470 2224

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Deputy vice chancellor of USC, Professor Brigit Lohmann, Rebecca Hines of Good Guys Kawana Waters, Cr Jenny McKay, Renee Truscott of Jamie's Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen Queensland, and Professor John Lowe, head of school of health and sports sciences at USC are shown through the Jamie's Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen Queensland.

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Kitchen starts from scratch JAMIE Oliver’s Ministry of Food has officially set up kitchen at the University of the Sunshine Coast, with local dignitaries enjoying the first lesson.

The Ministry of Food mobile kitchen rolled into USC last

Thursday and will stay until November, offering students and locals the chance to learn to cook.

The Ministry of Food is based on Jamie’s belief that knowing how to cook healthy food from scratch is one of the best things you can

do for your health, happiness and finances.

Participants will learn to cook via hands-on classes led by Jamie’s Ministry of Food food trainers, assisted by local volunteers.

At the official launch, food trainer

Renee Truscott showed USC deputy vice-chancellor Professor Brigit Lohmann, Good Guys Rebecca Hines, Sunshine Coast councillor Jenny McKay and USC head of health and sports science Professor John Lowe how to get

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RETIRETODAY

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Spend a little time on savings RETIREMENT can mean different things to different people.

Some people can’t wait to kick back, relax on the beach and enjoy the golden years.

But for some, a lack of planning or events out of their control, have left them staring down the barrel of what could be rather bleak years.

Noosa Today has compiled some of the top retirement planning tips from experts, to help you better prepare for retirement and make the most of the coming years.

Speak with a financial planner/ accountant It’s important to prepare financially for your retirement. It is common for many people to not work at all in retirement, and you will need to prepare in advance to make sure you have enough funds to live comfortably through the years.

Speaking with a financial planner now can help get your finances in order, find ways to make your money work for you and ensure you can afford to retire.

An accountant or financial planner can also help you better understand your superannuation, learn how to manage your fund and provide information on how you can use your super.

Take stock of your assets You know how much you earn each week, how much you have in the bank, and how much you have in your retirement account. But take a moment to assess the nontraditional assets that could help fund your retirement.

Many skills or hobbies can actually help create an income once you stop working full time. Do you love to write? Collect an-

Turn your hobbies into cash-making endeavours to help fund your retirement.

tiques or restore classic cars? Perhaps you play an instrument or are a whiz at gardening? All of these skills can be moulded into money-making endeavours.

Evaluate your health To get the most out of retirement, it is best to be as healthy as possible. Preventative medical attention can go a long way, such as a trip to the dentist to a general health check with a doctor. Being aware of your body and how it is functioning will help you maintain good health throughout your retirement. Puzzles, books and games can also help you stay mentally sharp and help fight off any blues that may arise postretirement.

Create a budget To make sure the retirement fund doesn’t dry up, create a budget and include information such as how much money will be coming in, how much debt do you have, and how much would you need to spend throughout your retirement on travel and so on.

Cut Costs Creating a budget can sometimes be a little depressing when you realise there isn’t quite as much cash as first thought. It’s time to find ways to cut costs and start saving more.

Your retirement may be right around the corner, a few years away or you may be in the swing of it now. Regardless, the more you save now, the better prepared you will be. Start by listing your bills and then figure out ways to trim them. Maybe you don’t need to eat out four times a week, for example, or you could grow your own vegetables.

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Skills for the ages at U3A NOOSA’S U3A has a list of coming events and projects on offer for members.

U3A offers courses, classes and social events for anyone in the community, with a focus on retired people who want to continue to learn.

U3A is at 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin, and is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 2pm.

Anyone can join U3A. To become a member, phone 5440 5500 or email noosau3a@bigpond.com.

Christmas Cards LAST year, three art students’ designs were chosen in a competition for the best to be made into Christmas cards and then made available for members to buy. These lovely cards are now again on sale at the U3A reception desk in time for sending overseas to family and friends.

Cards are available in packets of nine for $7.50.

Coach trip: Margaret Olley’s Art Centre JOIN U3A when they travel by coach to the Tweed River Gallery, Murwillumbah, to see the Margaret Olley Art Centre. The gallery has recreated Olley’s home studio, principally the hat factory and yellow room. The rooms feature original architectural elements and the interiors are filled with over 20,000 items Olley collected over many years as subject matter

for her paintings.

DATE: 14 November Cost: $27 per person Phone U3A for more information.

New Drawing Course TRISH Lyons will be leading a new drawing course from 18 September, from 1pm to 3.30pm.

For more information, phone Trish on 5442 5387.

History Lovers FOR those who love history, the new series, “Plantagenets in Peril”, starts in October and recounts the story of the King deposed by his Queen and her lover, the young heir rendered powerless, a regicide and the dynastic split lines.

The series will be tutored by Michele Mycock and will run on Mondays, from 11.30am, and starts 13 October and runs until 1 December.

Photoshop Class HAVE you ever wanted to learn how to use Photoshop? Then this is an opportunity not to miss. The course will consist of seven three hour lessons on Fridays at 9.30am, starting 14 October.

Members wishing to attend or make further inquiries, can contact John Dumble on 5446 1906 or email vk4jtd@exemail.com.au.

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BEAUTYTODAY

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Internal cleansing of toxic overload IF YOU are feeling sluggish, fatigued, suffer from depression, or have weight problems, you might be suffering from a toxic overload in your digestive system.

A toxic overload can also cause skin problems, poor concentration, poor digestion, constipation, diarrhoea, and irritable bowel syndrome. A detox cleanse could be the answer to such discomforts.

Leslie O’Halloran of Foxtail Retreat was first introduced to the concept of colon hydrotherapy more than 15 years ago when she found she suffered from constipation and digestive issues, which were

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After training as a beauty therapist, Leslie found she was drawn to the aspect of internal rather than external cleansing and began training to be a colon hydrotherapist.

Leslie said she found the work extremely rewarding, and since moving to Noosa, had decided to combine her knowledge of both modalities to create a centre of wellness specialising in Detox therapies, Foxtail Retreat.

Foxtail Retreat, Doonan, offer colon hydrotherapy - also known as colonics or colon irrigation - Far Infrared Sauna,

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Kath recently completed a specialised postgraduate program in cancer rehabilitation, making her one of the only qualified cancer rehabilitation specialists in Noosa and the hinterland.

The program is called PINC, standing for Physiotherapists providing Individualised sessions to Nurture quality of life during Cancer rehabilitation, and is designed to improve the strength, quality of life and sense of well-being

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Facelift for ageing skin DISCOVER the benefits of treatment-oriented facials.

Sharon Cassidy from Riverside Beauty discusses the benefits of Cosmedix Peels.

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4. Socks Change your socks often to avoid stinky feet.

5. Grubs and grime Avoid common bugs and infections by wearing sandals or shoes in common wet areas such as change rooms, gyms and showers.

Foot facts Each foot contains 26 bones and more than 100 ligaments.

Your feet contain more than a quarter of all the bones in your body.

The skin on your feet has more than 7000 nerve endings.

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Timmy's record round stands out

By JONATHON HOWARD TEWANTIN Noosa Golf Club’s rising star Timmy Butterworth, 22, won his first professional tournament at Carbrook, Loganholme, recently with nine birdies.

Timmy is a second year trainee at the Tewantin Noosa Golf Club and this was his first professional win.

The youngster also smashed the previous course record of six under par.

Speaking with Noosa Today, Timmy said he was pleased with the result and hopes to continue producing wins into the future.

“Throughout the day I made nine birdies and everything just fell into place for me,” he said.

“The putter was running hot that day.”

The prize pool for the event was $7500 for winning the tournament.

Timmy has been playing for about 11 years and has developed a passion for golf, which he hopes to convert into a successful golfing career.

“I’m hoping to keep on improving my golf game with the view to making a living out of it,” he said.

His next tournament is the Australian Trainee Championships in Ballarat in late October.

Timmy works full-time at Tewantin Noosa Golf Club which has supported his ambition through support, mentorship and training.

To find out more or to book a round with the Tewantin Noosa Golf Club pro shop phone (07) 5447 1910.

Noosa's rising golf star Timmy Butterworth.

FOUR! Noosa's rising golf star Timmy Butterworth is driving his way towards a successful career playing golf.

Ladies’ Fiesta is drawing them in COOROY BOWLS WHAT a great week at Cooroy Community Bowls Club. The Ladies’ Fiesta was a wonderful success with teams attending from far and wide. The Tewantin team were the overall winners with Albert coming in as runners-up, while the Cooroy 1 team took the mystery prize.

The McGrath Family Day which was an annual event for many years, and was resurrected, has been a great success with 10 teams playing. Much fun and frivolity was had by all and the winners went home with good prizes.

Thanks needs to go to the McGrath Family and their loved ones for putting on a fabulous afternoon of bowls and fun. Many teams vowed to return next year!

The mixed fours championships saw neck-and-neck ends down to the last bowl. Eric Kenzler once again skilfully played the winning bowl by taking the jack and giving his team of; himself, wife Helen and old buddies Sandra and Ben French the winning points. Commiserations need to go to the McGrath family team but it was a wonderful match by all accounts.

101’s remain the only team which is undefeated so they sit on the top of the ladder in the High Roller’s Challenge. JeLS, BAM and Kybong Kids sit on equal second place. High Rollers had a win this week.

The Tuesday afternoon challenge was won by Russell Butler, Ken Smith and Noel Gilvarrey.

- Julie Ainscough NOOSA HEADS BOWLS UPCOMING all-day events at Noosa Heads include the monthly open pairs 1500, scheduled for this Monday (6 October), and the Laguna Mixed Medley to be played on Thursday 30 October. Teams for that will be of two men and two women who will play pairs games and mixed fours. There is good prize money on offer, and entry forms are out now. The nomination fee is $80 per team, which includes lunch.

The finalists have been decided

for the club championship fours with team Deane due to do battle against team Lloyd this Saturday.

The draw is out for the ladies’ consistency championship with the first matches to be played this week.

In regular games, Tuesday pairs went to Roy Cornish and John Scruton, who had the highest winning margin, with Paul Rieck and Neville Craig runners-up.

Gill MacDonald and Carol Studley were Wednesday ladies’ winners over Carol Coole and Valerie Bush. The Wednesday jackpot has not gone off for many weeks and has built up to a handy sum.

Friday open pairs winners were Et Kellett and Bruno Zigliotto.

The consolation prize went to Ian and Thelma Sanday.

Lists have been posted for bowlers interested in the district night pennant series and next summer’s super challenge competition.

- The Chalker TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS ON SUNDAY 21 September the club hosted Bribie Island bowlers with 64 players taking part in triples and other team numbers to ensure all played and had a great day. Rain failed to dampen the enjoyable day. A great lunch and after-game nibbles were provided by the bistro. Thanks to all who arranged and helped to make this event a success, fun days like this ensure great friendships between bowling clubs.

RESULTS Tuesday (23 September): John Madill 4s: 1st M. Morris/M. Heir/N. Ruff/G. Milligan. 2nd M. Jane/B. Tolley/N. McAully/V. Reinicke.

Wednesday (24 September): Men’s Bowls: 1st B. Schofield/K. Johanesen. 2nd D. Birt/M. Townsend.

Triples: 1st S. Chandler/S. Chandler/S. Keksz.

Friday (26 September): Open Triples: 1st R. McKenzie/F. Kelly/A. Campbell (Rink 19).

Mixed Pairs: J. Lonie/R. Somerville.

- Heath Costello

A night to remember

By BRUCE BLAKEMORE

Club president Scott Thompson and Bendigo Bank Cooroy branch manager Geoff Edwards with the Eumundi Junior rugby team.

Dragons bank on Bendigo again ANOTHER successful season has come to an end for Eumundi Dragons Junior Rugby Club, but the announcement of a return sponsor has the club excited for the next season.

Club president Scott Thompson said the 2014 season had been a great success and the greatest reward was watching the improvement of so many players.

“The enthusiasm of our coaches,

managers and volunteers has provided so much benefit to our players and we’re very grateful for all they have done,” he said.

Bendigo Bank Cooroy branch manager Geoff Edwards announced the bank would again sponsor the club in the coming 2015 season.

“We’re delighted to be on board again, giving kids an opportunity to stay fit, learn more about this great

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game and have lots of fun at the same time. Let’s hope even more local businesses sign on and get involved in supporting the Dragons in 2015,” Geoff said. Scott said it was great to have Bendigo Bank on board for another year.

“Geoff and his team are so great to work with and their sponsorship allows us to offer support for all lovers of the game,” Scott said.

THE Spring four-person challenge produced one of the most memorable semi-final nights the club has ever witnessed. Not only for the high standard of play, with incredible come backs in both matches and the upset individual defeats, but mainly for the nail-biting final rubber five setters in each match to break 7/7 deadlocks.

RESULTS Semi 1: Raptors (K. McDonald, C. Barry, C. Galea, M. Duncan) 8 d Gators (R. Gore, J. Murphy, B. Muller, R. Yao) 7.

At 5/2 up the Raptors looked comfortable but a five rubber run by the Gators including two enthralling five set come backs had them poised needing only one more rubber. However it ultimately went to a 14/12 in the fifth set of the deciding doubles for the Raptors to snatch back a final-second victory.

Semi 2: Barracudas (R. Wheller, J. Brown, J. Campbell, S. Lidden) 8 d Piranhas (A. Munro, M. Clarke, S. Campbell, R. Byrne) 7.

Early season favourites the Barracudas were on shaky ground to say the least at 3/7 down, largely via Division 1 individual winner Jordan’s shock double defeat by Allan and Martyn. But it was heart break for one and sheer disbelief for the other as an incredible scenario unfolded. Barracudas took the final five rubbers, including the last doubles in five sets, to seal a finals’ berth and cap off an amazing night.

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Big bucks at golf day GOLFERS flocked to support the annual John Piercy Memorial golf day at Tewantin Noosa golf club last week, with Mother Nature turning on the perfect weather for a round of golf.

All in the name of charity, the golf day has been marked a huge success once again with over $25,000 raised for local kids in need.

The memorial golf day on 19 September saw almost 40 teams take to the green in support of local kids and a number of local businesses chipped in with raffle prizes and donations.

Thank you to sponsors THE organisers of the 2014 John Piercy Memorial golf day event would like to thank all those wonderful sponsors and volunteers who helped to make the event possible and raise what is expected to be near $28,000.

Noosa Jazz Festival, Tony Haack Sharp Sunshine Coast, the Piercy family, ZRG Golf Pty Ltd, Lion, Sheraton Noosa Resort and Spa, Pacific Ford Group, Zachary’s Pizza Restaurant, My Noosa Today, Hotel Laguna, Tewantin Noosa Golf Club, Tewantin Noosa Tuesday Club, Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, Cooroy RSL, Tewantin Noosa RSL Club, Sunshine Beach SLSC, The Surf Club Noosa Heads, Noosa District Rugby Union, Diagio, Boathouse Restaurant, Bally Technology, North Coast Benches, Gaston Restaurant, Maisies Seafood and Steakhouse, Berardos on the Beach, Jetts Gym, Little Humid Restaurant, Carlton United Breweries, ALM Club Partners, John Madill Toyota, Midson Constructions, Yalumba Wines, John Bruff Painting, Ocean Breeze,

Event organiser Glenn “Puck” Puckeridge said the day was perfect, with great weather only helping to make the day a success.

The event, now in its eighth year, has raised more than $240,000 for local charities and children in need which is donated to organisations and charities through Smile For A Child.

This year, five lots of $5000 will be donated to local organisations who have asked for help in providing services to sick children and the community.

Smile For A Child is the initiative of

Cooroy Golf Club, Concrete Connections, QLD Bookkeeping, Club Super, Tourism Noosa, the Cawley family, Options Eye Care, Wasabi Restaurant, Bistro C, Dolphin Plastics, National Australia Bank, Red Emperor, Les Spratt Builder, Marble Bar Bistro, Storm Dry, Schweppes, Legends Restaurant, Dryzone, Konami Gaming, Noosa Wholesalers, Great Eastern Motor Inn, Embassy XO, Brick N Pave, Bar Sushi, Rickys Restaurant, Ainsworth Gaming Technology, Brown Foreman, INT Gaming Technology, Hang Loosa Property Noosa.

The club also thanked Tamara, Aimee and staff of all the clubs involved that sold tickets in the raffles. Thanks are due also to the Members of the Tewantin Noosa Golf Club that donated the use of their motorised carts to help us curb costs of the golf day.

The committee and staff of the Tewantin Noosa Golf Club are also thanked for the passion they showed toward this event administration, Greens Course, Golf Professionals, bar and restaurant.

six clubs in the Noosa area; Sunshine Beach SLSC, Noosa Heads Surf Club, Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, Tewantin Noosa RSL, Tewantin Noosa Golf Club and Cooroy RSL in partnership with Clubs QLD. The winners of the Smile for a Child John Piercy Memorial Golf Day Art Union: 1st Jonno Reynolds, Noosa QLD 2nd Vic Huzyliak, NSW 3rd Melanie Hart, VIC 4th Tom Hodge, Brisbane QLD

Event organiser Glenn Puckeridge and Tony Giles with Smile For A Child mascot, Smiley.

The sons of the late John Piercy, Steve and Gregg Piercy, with the Smile For A Child mascot, Smiley.

Mallett musters a win, of course TEWANTIN NOOSA GOLF CLUB ON Tuesday 23 September, the competition was Tuesday Club - Single, played on GA Course, a stableford, with 175 entrants. Scratch Rating (M): 71.0.

A grade winners: 1. Wayne Mallett, score 39 (countback), daily handicap 12; 2. Derek Connolly, 39, 8; 3. Paul Sanderson, 37 (countback), 10.

B grade winners: 1. Bob McConnell 40 (countback), 15; 2. Jared Maunder 40, 13; 3. Andrew Amos 38 (countback), 16.

C grade winners: 1. Grant Evans, 40, 20; 2. Brendon Strid, 39, 19; 3. Ray Graetz, 38, 27.

Down the line (winning one ball): Robert Paech, 38, 18; Derek Pousette, 38, 16; Robert Tasker, 38, 15; Mark Ostwald, 38, 14; Doug McGuffog, 38, 18; George Pantazopoulo, 37, 26; Peter Cossins, 37, 13; John Deem, 37, 17; Clive Hart, 37, 21; Trevor Sumner, 37/ 3; Peter McDonald, 37, 17; Warren Kay, 36, 24.

NTP (winning four balls): A grade: 5th Alan Burton; 7th Paul Sanderson; 10th Damon Rankin; 12th Ian Vardy.

B grade: Colin Williams, Joe Franz, Aaron Jaques, Robert Tasker. C grade: George Pantazopoulos, Brian Roper, John

Junior golf open takes its course

By JOLENE OGLE

Noosa heads Surf Club GM Anton Mogg, Australian cricket team coach Darren Lehmann, Tewantin Noosa Golf Club's Allan Harris and major sponsor Lion's Brett Quarry.

Cooroy RSL team: Club manager Tina Bernard, Brian McMillan, Greg Wilson and Tony Kershaw.

Welch, Clive Hart.

Sweepstakes - 1st Jared Maunder; 2nd Wayne Mallett; 3rd Derek Connolly.

PAR THREE GOLF Sponsored by Royal Mail Hotel, an Ambrose on 27 September had 71 starters.

First Kim Gunness - Johno Gray 46 ½; 2nd Lynne Hancock - Leon Turner 47 ¼.

NTP: 1st Ladies (winning six balls) Wanee Tann.

Winning six packs - 3rd Rob Moore; 5th Garth Pienaar; 11th Bill Buzer, 16th Jill Jones.

Drawn for Par: Ninth (winning six balls) Wally Miller NO. Ball Run Down: Lyne Boyle - Neil Webb 47 ¾; Studley Martin - Di Godsen 48 ¼; Wally Hulbert - Paul Leonard 49; Mike Boyle - Sandy Webb 49; Nik Lesic - Achim Edling 49 ¼; Jill Jones - Bob Forrest 49 ¾; Keith Blackmoore - Kev Williams 50 ¼; Ken Chapple - Gwen Whitehead 50 ½; Ed and Wanee Tann 50 ½; Mark and Sally Prosser 50 ¾; Jean Beasley - Nev Joy 51; Tony Ho - Richard Poutu 51 ¼; Joan Bradley - Rob Moore 51 ¼.

Member Draw (six pack) Bob Grover YES.

JUNIOR golf enthusiasts from all over south-east Queensland converged on the Peregian Springs golf course to compete in the Junior Open.

It was tough competition for the juniors, with many locals turning out some great performances.

Local Hunter Eccelston, who plays at Peregian Springs Golf Club, shot a nett 74, which earned him runner-up in the under 17 division.

Peregian Springs Golf Club CEO Declan McCollam said the club was proud to host the Junior Open.

“We are doing everything we can to foster junior golf and to encourage children to learn to play and compete in golf,” he said.

“It is a sport for life. We are also encouraging more adults to take up the sport too. Our new Sunday Social Club is aimed at golfers of ages, gender and ability levels.”

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By RON LANE LAST weekend; school holidays, big crowds, great weather and most important of all safe surfing conditions were a magnet for beach goers.

For our Noosa Seahorse Nippers it was the final Saturday of their September program with, once again, a great roll up. This was their last session and the mornings activities were followed by a presentation of certificates trophies and T-shirts.

A major plus for the organisers was the attendance of a group of helpers from the Peregian Beach Nippers Club.

“I bought the cadets up to give them a good look at what is happening as well as lending a helping hand… it has been a great learning curve for our young members,” Group leader and Youth Development Officer Rod Witham said.

Along with Seahorse Patron Jordan Mercer, I was invited to assist in the presentation of awards to the children and to see their response said it all.

Following the presentation many of the Seahorse Nippers assembled in front of the Noosa Club where they were treated to a look at a fire and rescue vehicle. But that was not all, for under the supervision of fire officer Phil Bowden and his team, they were

then allowed to assist in turning on water hoses and give anyone who was in need of a bath a good spray.

“We are only too happy to be a part of their day,” said Bowden, “… and judging by their antics we can see the kids are having a ball.”

Once again the Noosa Shire Council assisted with the parking. So with the Fire and Rescue team plus the council support, it has indeed become a community effort. There can be no doubting this project has ‘success’ written all over it.

In October - on a weekend date yet to be finalised - the organisers Steve and Nicole Mawby will visit the North

Burleigh Club on the Gold Coast to assist them in running their pilot program for a similar group.

“On the Friday night we are hoping to address the Burleigh people, and then on the Saturday morning we will assist them in running the program. To do this we will supply our trailer and equipment for the project,” Mawby said.

Following the Seahorse activities, Noosa and Peregian Nippers management, met to discuss their season ahead.

“Our aim is to develop an awareness of good surf skills and knowledge through an engaging Nipper program,

with the emphases being on the kids having fun.”

For the Peregian Beach Nippers Club their opening day of the season will be Sunday 5 October and Craig Upston of Peregian will be heading the club, supported by Noosa.

All indications are they have a good parent support group awith a starting figure of some 70 Nippers. With 75 per cent of their membership being between the ages of six-10 years, this is a good indication for the times ahead.

To give their club a good start for the season Peregian held a ‘Back to the Beach’ dinner for their cadets. It was a successful evening with a total of 19

The Noosa Heads fire truck and firefighters visiting the Nippers. cadets in attendance with another 10 apologies received by the club because of school holidays.

“To keep our cadet numbers up we will be conducting a membership drive in our local schools such as St. Andrew’s,” Rod Whitham said.

“One thing we are very proud of is that four of our cadets have gone on to become school captains at St Andrew’s College and this speaks volumes for the training cadets receive in our club.”

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ONE Noosa solicitor has swapped the court room for a basketball court as she takes part in the Australian junior girls’ basketball championships in Brisbane.

Fiona Allen of SPM Law Noosa has always had a love for basketball and is excited to take leave from the law firm and give back to the sport she loves.

Fiona will take up the role of referee commissioner, managing the team of referees, for the nationwide championship that will see 24 teams fight for the top spot through a round-robin series from 29 September to 4 October.

Fiona said she was a huge supporter of basketball and delighted to be part of such a great competition.

“Australian Junior Championships provide young basketballers with the opportunity to play in an elite tournament representing their club, school or state on the national stage,” she said.

“These championships are an important stepping stone in the career of Australian basketballers.”

Fiona will be joined by another Noosa local, Michael D’Arcy who is also a huge part of the referee team acting as assistant commissioner.

Michael has recently finished a degree in political economy and economics

Solicitor Fiona Allen, at home in the law courts and on the basketball courts, is this week overseeing the rulings of referees at the Australian junior girls' basketball championships. and is now completing his honours degree in Political

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By JONATHON HOWARD THE world’s elite rugby union players are converging on Noosa this week to take part in the town’s biggest ever international sporting tournament.

The Noosa International Sevens Festival will span three days and will officially kick off at 8am tomorrow (Friday 3 October) until 5pm on Sunday (5 October).

In a surprise twist, the Australian team will be led into the tournament by its former head coach, Michael O’Connor, who was asked to take on the job by his successor, Geraint John.

O’Connor stepped down from the senior coaching role earlier this year but accepted the invitation to look after the squad in Noosa with John maintaining a “watching brief” throughout the weekend.

The HSBC World Sevens Series kicks off just one week after Noosa and John told media sources he would be looking to involve all of the squad.

“Make no mistake, the event in Noosa is a real chance for the players to impress me,” John said.

Meanwhile, entire resorts have been booked out to accommodate players, support crews, officials, families and fans arriving from all over the world to take part in the Noosa

International Sevens Festival.

Many players from the 55 teams taking part have been in town since the start of the week, training and preparing for the weekend’s showdown.

The Oceania Sevens have been incorporated into the Noosa Festival this year and the men’s tournament has been given a massive lift with World Series and World Cup holders New Zealand taking part for the first time.

Without doubt, the men’s and women’s teams from New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa and Australia will grab most of the attention, but with a total of 19 full national teams taking part in the Oceania Sevens tournaments, there is bound to be plenty of on-field action.

International Rugby Board officials have described the Noosa-hosted Oceania competition as “the strongest ever” and no-one will be taking it easy with the best placed teams securing places in the World Sevens Series tournaments.

Australia and New Zealand have been kept apart in the initial pool games on Friday, but could face each other as the Oceania event moves into its final knockout stages on Saturday.

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