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Midnight blaze burns boards

By JOLENE OGLE A POLICE investigation is underway to determine the cause of a devastating fire that gutted two iconic Noosa businesses on Tuesday night.

Police believe the fire started at midnight, with the flames tearing through Classic Malibu Surfboards and neighbouring Coastal Dry Cleaning

on Eumundi-Noosa Road, Noosaville.

Emergency services were alerted to the fire just after 12.30am when fire alarms activated.

Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire and stop it from spreading to the neighbouring home.

Classic Malibu Surfboards, who have been a sponsor of Cricks Noosa Festival of Surfing since the carnival

began, have been described as a cornerstone of the region’s community for over 20 years with more than 10,000 surfboards hand-crafted inside the factory.

Police investigations are continuing, but arson is not believed to be the cause of the fire.

Main: Classic Malibu Surfboards has been a cornerstone of the local surfing community for over 20 years. On Tuesday night, fire tore through the building.

Inset: Emergency services attended a fire on Tuesday at 12.30am that left two local businesses gutted.

Gymnast Oz honour

By TANIA PHILLIPS FORMER Olympic gymnast turned motivational speaker Brennon Dowrick spent his Australia Day like he always does – having a barbecue with his friends and family and toasting the country he represented.

However this year’s Australia Day was a little bit more special for the Sunshine Beach resident.

Happily married to Kym, the twotime Olympian and father of four has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for services to gymnastics.

“I might have to drink a toast or two to that,” he said before his Australia Day celebrations.

But while he achieved so much, including helping to raise the profile of the sport in this country, Brennon believes it is as much for what he has done after his retirement as for what he did during his illustrious career.

He is now a keynote motivational speaker and presents to companies and associations around the world – just returning from the Philippines late last week.

He is also the founder of Cham-

pion Edge, an Australia-wide motivation program with a focus on health and fitness for Australian teenagers.

“I just feel like the sport helped me the person I am today,” he says, explaining why he is so determined to help other young Australians achieve their dreams whether it be in gymnastics, or other sports or the arts.

He said he wasn’t anyone special or different – he just worked hard to achieve what he did. And achieve he did.

Brennon was the first Austral-

ian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in gymnastics and is still very much involved in “giving back” to the sport that has given him so much over the years - being elected in 2013 to the Gymnastics Australia Board in 2013 and is Chair of the High Performance Committee.

He is one of Australia’s most successful gymnasts, representing his country at two Olympic Games, three Commonwealth Games and seven World Championships.

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Brennon Dowrick in action at a speaking engagement.

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Hairs to Jo, in style

By MeGAN wIlSoN CHRISSY Amphlett, Dawn Fraser and Dawn French are just a few of the famous clients Noosa hairstylist, Jo Gabe, has had in her chair.

Jo, originally from London, has had a successful career spanning more than two decades, two countries and a whole lot of hair products. She began her career on cruise ships at the age of 21, servicing clients such as the Women’s Weekly tour where she could indulge in the extravagance of a life at sea.

“I was doing all these ladies' hair for special occasions, such as Captain’s cocktail parties, special events, and many occasions that go with ship life,” Jo said.

“I remained on the ships for three years. It was a lot of fun, but you feel like you need reality again.”

Jo moved back to London and worked with Vidal Sassoon for two years, learning many techniques to add to her already impressive list of services.

“It was a wonderful experience... but winter came and I couldn’t handle the cold,” she said.

Jo’s colourful career saw her immigrate

to Sydney where she worked as a technical adviser for Wella, helping to correct perms and colours gone wrong, an all too common problem in the fabulous ’80s.

“Every day was different and bubbling with great colours, extravagant and outrageous hair do’s and good fun,” she said.

After an eventful career, filled with famous clients and life on the sea, Jo now calls Noosa home and runs her own hairdressing business from her Sunshine Beach home.

“I love living on the coast. It is undoubtedly a beautiful place,” she said.

“I swim nearly every day of the year. The climate is also great.

“We have lovely food, and as I love cooking, I appreciate it when I have a great meal when I go out.”

Jo’s latest client is local musician and Chrissy Amphlett impersonator, Tracey Combes, who of course, asks for the chopped, brown style of the former Divinyls front woman.

There is no one better suited to recreate the signature style of her former client, Chrissy Amphlett, than Jo Gabe.

INBRIEF Mobile phone charges A 14-yeAr-old Tewantin teenager will face Noosa Heads Childrens’ Court after being charged with stealing a phone from a local shopping centre.

Police will allege on 5 december last year, the teenager was caught on CCTV footage stealing a mobile phone from a kiosk at Noosa Civic Shopping Centre.

Police said it was through the work of the shopping centre and local police that the teen was caught within a few hours of the offence.

The teen will face Noosa Heads Childrens’ Court in February.

Something fishy loCAl police joined forces with Fisheries Management in an on-water blitz on Australia day.

Twenty-six vessels were inspected with one driver charged with drink driving after returning a BAC of 0.07 per cent and one boat owner was given a notice for safety defects. local police said the general feedback was that most people were happy to see them out patrolling the waterways and working together with the fisheries department to ensure the waters were safe for everyone.

Traffic blitz Two people were caught drink driving out the front of the Noosa Heads Police Station in a long weekend traffic blitz operation.

Throughout the 25 January operation, 942 random breath tests were carried out with 12 people charged with drink driving; the highest blood alcohol reading being 0.227 per cent.

Two people were charged with dangerous drugs offences including possession, and one person was charged in relation to other offences including fraud.

Jo Gabe is ready to relax in Noosa and take it easy.

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Market review, not shut-down

By JOLENE OGLE A LOCAL business owner has slammed media reports about the closure of Tastes of Noosaville night markets, saying there have been several inaccuracies.

Local businessman Ralph Rogers said the Tastes of Noosaville market was not cancelled by the council due to a single complaint, as it has been previously reported.

Rather, Mr Rogers said the market was only approved for the October to December period with a review to be carried out after the third market, which a Noosa Council spokesperson confirmed in a statement to Noosa Today this week.

“To suggest council would cancel an event because of one ‘complaint’ does council staff a disservice as it is untrue,” Mr Rogers said.

Mr Rogers said the council always proposed to review the markets after the end of the threemonth period, where local businesses would be asked to provide feedback to the council.

The report sent to the council by the Homemaker Body Corporate, pointing to parking and traffic congestion as one of the major issues needing to be addressed, was part of the request for feedback and not a single complaint, Mr Rogers said.

“The operators need to provide

an effective traffic management plan just like everyone else,” he said.

Mr Rogers, along with another party, owns Lot 1 in the Homemaker Centre and is also a member of the body corporate.

He said the body corporate acted to protect the best interests of the centre’s tenants.

“There is no effective (traffic management) plan as to where everyone is going to park, hence the cars pile into the Homemaker Centre starting at 2.30-3pm,” Mr Rogers said.

“No parking plan was provided by anyone advising where to park.

“Some of the businesses at the Homemaker Centre depend on

easy access - medical, video, Xray - all have a parking lot entitlement as part of their lease.

“These businesses were badly affected and demanded the body corporate do something.”

Mr Rogers said his other development, Acres, has also been named as an opponent to the night markets, with some people suggesting there is a commercial agenda.

“Nothing could be further from the truth,” Mr Rogers said.

“Acres is a $5 million investment trying to redefine what a garden and lifestyle centre is.

“You do not spend that sort of money for the purpose of running a night market,” he said.

Local business owner Ralph Rogers said the lack of traffic management at the Tastes of Noosaville markets is effecting local business.

New set of wheels A GENEROUS donation of almost $6500 has helped change the life of a local family who can now afford a wheelchair accessible car.

Petra Geitl and her son Jack, who suffers from cerebral palsy, began fund-raising for a new car 10 months ago and can now afford to buy the much-needed vehicle to transport Jack and his electric wheelchair to school and around the community.

Petra, who currently drives a small Mazda 121, said the new car meant so much more to them than just a set of wheels.

“Jack said to me, when we get the new car, there is no need for you to take me to class because I can ride in like any other kid can,” Petra said.

Cerebral palsy is a disorder that is greatly improved through increased movement and the addition of the electric wheelchair was a breakthrough for Petra and Jack, with Jack’s speech and movement drastically improving.

“When in the electric wheelchair Jack makes his own decisions, it’s a whole new world for him as he can use it in public.

“It improves his space and distance skills and allows him to play with other kids,” Petra said.

Unfortunately, while Jack is making great progress in his electric wheelchair and other devices, they can only be used around the home because Petra had no means of transporting them to school or throughout the community.

Her Mazda, nicknamed The Shoebox, has only enough room

for Jack’s manual wheelchair, which she needs to push for him, but thanks to the generosity of the community, anonymous donations, the Noosa Heads Surf Club and the Floral Shirt organisations, Petra will now be able to afford a specially designed Toyota Noah wheelchair access car.

“I’d like to thank the community for helping me raise the funds, it’s been a long journey but I have had a lot of people on board and now it is possible to get Jack into the community and do what he needs to do,” Petra said.

Co-ordinator of the Floral Shirts Michael Walsh and president of the Noosa Heads SLSC Greg Cowie were on hand to pass the $6350 cheque over to Petra. They both said they were more than happy to help Jack and Petra raise the funds needed to buy the vehicle.

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Jack Geitl is more than excited about having the money for his mum to buy the new vehicle.

President of the Noosa SLSC Greg Cowie (left) and co-ordinator of the Floral Shirts Michael Walsh were more than happy to give Petra Geitl and her son Jack $6350 to go toward a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

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Mac’s kicking global goals

By JOLENE OGLE MAC Millar has already raised $20,000, sent 2000 soccer balls to 15 countries, written a book, spoken to 10,000 students in India and met with more diplomats than the average politician, and he’s only just turned 11.

When Mac was nine he decided he wanted to share his love of soccer with as many children around the world as possible, so he started with the Australian Army which delivered 100 balls to children in an Afghanistan village.

Since then, Mac’s Play it Forward campaign has taken off with numerous TV and radio appearances helping fund his dream of sending soccer balls to all children in need.

Last week, Mac visited Noosa to speak at the Noosa Daybreak Rotary weekly meeting where he thanked the organisation for its continued support.

The bright and witty young man said it was Rotary’s support that enabled him to send so many soccer balls across

the world and help make soccer a universal sport.

“Kick a soccer ball at someone’s feet and what happens? They kick it right back,” Mac said.

“Soccer is a language of its own.”

Mac, whose mum and grandfather were both involved with Rotary, said it’s the look on kid’s faces and the joy children get from playing soccer that inspires him to keep going.

However, he still “unfortunately” has time for school work.

While speaking at Noosa Daybreak Rotary’s meeting, Mac was presented with a $200 donation from the Noosa Heads Rotary, $500 from the Daybreak Rotary and two boxes of uniforms from Brazilian Soccer School’s representative Carl Harrison.

The donations will be used to buy soccer balls for children and the uniforms will be donated to communities along with the balls.

Noosa Daybreak Rotary president Gill Timpany said

Mac was inspirational and his desire to help others restores faith in humanity.

Mac’s next project is to send soccer balls to children in North Korea before heading to Shanghai to give a Ted X talk that will be viewed by thousands of people on the internet.

A true inspiration. Mac Millar has set the bar high donating more than$20,000 worth of soccer balls to children in need throughout the world.

Brazillian Soccer School Noosa representative Carl Harrison donated uniforms to Mac Millar to help with his fund-raising efforts.

Major development cited

The planned expansion at Noosa Civic.

NOOSA Civic Shopping Centre has lodged a major development application with Noosa Council to expand the current retail space to over 40,000 square metres.

Managing director of QIC Global Real Estate Steven Leigh confirmed the group had submitted the development application for the Noosa Civic site, which he said had been earmarked for development since the mid-1990s.

“Given the site’s strategic importance as a major business, retail, employment and community hub for the northern section of the Sunshine Coast region, the proposed development is the next logical step in the ongoing evolution of the Shire Business Centre, incorporating the Noosa Civic Shopping Centre,” he said.

The proposed development will increase the size of the shopping centre’s gross lettable area by ap-

proximately 22,000 square metres, and will include an additional supermarket, discount department store, mini-major retailers, and about 60 new specialty and service retailers.

A dining precinct has also been planned, along with community infrastructure such as a community room, open public spaces, a children’s playground and a community garden.

Mr Leigh said the proposed development will blend modern, subtle architecture with innovative design and cohesive landscaping to enhance the shopping centre’s surroundings.

“It is proposed to incorporate a layout that allows structures to be separated by informal spaces, integrated landscaping and open space,” he said.

The project is expected to create 430 jobs during construction

and about 940 local retail jobs upon completion.

The community can review the details of the development application by visiting Council’s online planning portal at www.noosa.qld. gov.au/planning-online and searching for MCU14/0106.

Noosa Council Planning and Environment manager Kerri Coyle said council officers were currently reviewing the application and would likely make a further information request to the application, to which the applicant has six months to respond.

“Once the applicant responds to Council’s request for further information, the application will be publicly notified, so the community can provide comment,” Ms Coyle said.

“The application will then go before Council for a decision, which is likely to be later in the year.”

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THE FORM GUIDE

Ian Woods

Joe Shlegeris

Ian Woods is the Palmer United Party candidate for Noosa.

Joe Shlegeris is the Greens candidate for Noosa.

1. What do you believe are the major issues facing Noosa?

School holidays finish and everyone has no work. We need to build local industry and the local economy so that people can live and work here. We already do a great job at protecting our environment but if we don’t have a sustainable economy then business struggles and we don’t have enough jobs. So jobs for our mums, dads and training for our kids so they stay here and we can all enjoy what Noosa has to offer.

2. What is your position on major development in Noosa?

Local government should be ultimately responsible. Our platform is to strengthen the powers of local government so they have the final say. We don’t want State Government and developers forcing onerous development on local communities.

3. Explain in one sentence why people should vote for you.

I will do my best to provide honest and open representation for all the people of Noosa irrespective of status, wealth or ethnicity without undue influence from big business and interest groups.

4. If elected, what issues would you fight for in Noosa?

Jobs and training. Infrastructure including an international airport at Maroochydore.

Improved rail access. Governments keep promising but it isn’t happening.

Development and improvements to infrastructure around our natural resources. No good attracting more tourists if they are going to destroy what they came to see.

Sorting out the changing boundary issue, commercial fishing etc that are not happening now.

While previous representation has done a great job, some new enthusiasm will provide a lot more action. I will do my best to get a fair and equitable outcome for all the State issues confronting Noosa.

5. Tell us something about you that most people wouldn’t know.

I really don’t want to be a politician but something has to be done to give proper balance. Too much power has been given to political interest groups and big business without concern for voters.

1. What do you believe are the major issues facing Noosa?

The electorate of Noosa deserves effective, independent representation.

We have been abused by both of the obsolescent old parties, with one forcing us into an unwanted amalgamation and the other then working to derail the deamalgamation movement.

Our sitting LNP member has ignored a flotilla of rotting, abandoned boats polluting the Noosa River for the whole eight years he has been in office. Now he makes an unfunded promise to do something.

That’s an insult to voters.

Noosa deserves a local member to represent our electorate, not one who just makes up the numbers for a party that doesn’t care.

2. What is your position on major development in Noosa?

Many people in Noosa fought hard for years to get our local council back.

That council has a clear development plan that responds to the desires of Noosa residents. The Noosa Council should be sup-

ported in its role.

The LNP State Government seeks to gut the ability of local councils to manage development.

Residents and visitors to Noosa both choose Noosa because it’s not the Gold Coast. We must not let the State Government undo all of the hard work that has kept Noosa special.

Big parts of the electorate of Noosa are outside the Noosa Council. Residents of EDV and Peregian Springs should be doubly wary of the LNP’s grab for development control.

3. Explain in one sentence why people should vote for you.

I offer to use the skills gained in a lifetime of successful business experience, supported by exceptional education and qualifications plus current expertise in finance, energy, and environmental matters, to act as a strong and independent representative for the residents of the electorate of Noosa.

4. If elected, what issues would you fight for in Noosa?

First, to protect and enhance the public hos-

pital services in Noosa.

The LNP now hands out a flyer purporting to tell the “truth about the hospital” or something similar. They said nothing until I raised the issue; the LNP was happy to stay quiet about letting our hospital close.

Keeping it will be a fight as big as de-amalgamation; it starts now.

Second, we must restore real education and training facilities here in the Noosa electorate. As a volunteer mentor with Business Mentors Noosa, I know businesses are starved for skilled staff while many, many people seek further training. The LNP response? It guts and shuts the TAFE. We must re-open and expand the TAFE.

5. Tell us something about you that most people wouldn’t know.

I know more about pregnancy and childbirth than I need. My wife Karen has been a childbirth educator for many years.

Our two sons and I served as the practice audience for every new course she developed.

I can tell you the right way and the wrong way to do your pelvic floor exercises. Our kids grew up guessing which of the women in adjacent cars at the traffic lights were doing their exercises at that very moment (hint: we shouldn’t be able to tell by looking at your face).

When I’m ready for a dinner party to end, I offer to give a quick lecture on the useful role of normal pain in childbirth. That usually does the trick.

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Glen Elmes

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Glen Elmes is the Liberal National Party candidate for Noosa and the current serving Noosa MP.

1. What do you believe are the major issues facing Noosa?

Maintenance and improvement of the Noosa Hospital and its capacity to cope for the future.

As a local paramedic for 25 years, I know what improvements the medical specialists want and I am best placed to represent community needs. Since the LNP took power we have seen continual reduction in services and threats the hospital will close. I have seen first-hand public elective surgery at Noosa Hospital stopped by the LNP government. First it was the orthopaedic surgeries. What will be next, dialysis?

Jobs and the security of jobs in the Noosa area, including the 15 to 25 age group. With unemployment for this group at almost 20 per cent, Labor has put forward clear strategies to reduce this level.

2. What is your position on major development in Noosa?

Labor rejects and will repeal the LNP legislation that has reduced the capacity of local councils and

Delivering on the Health Minister’s commitment to continue public hospital services through to 2030 at Noosa hospital, working with Noosa Council to rid the Noosa River of derelict boats as fast as possible, delivering on the second stage of the EumundiNoosa Road upgrade from Grays Road to Justin Road and working to ensure services an ageing population needs are delivered locally.

5. Tell us something about you that most people wouldn’t know.

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communities to oppose unwelcome development.

Labor will restore the right for the Noosa Council and community to plan and ensure an appropriate mix of the natural and built environments.

3. Explain in one sentence why people should vote for you.

My family has lived in Noosa for 25 years and I have demonstrated that I have the dedication, integrity and experience to stand up for what is right and ensure better processes for locals to have input to improve our wonderful community.

4. If elected, what issues would you fight for in Noosa?

As a local paramedic, I am passionate about improving our community and helping others. I will advocate for improving services in the Noosa area and the Sunshine Coast. I will campaign hard with the local community and interest groups, to improved allied health services to bring important infrastructure into Noosa.

I believe in job creation, not job cuts, to stimulate

the local economy and reduce unemployment. I strongly support Labor’s “Ready for Work” policy to give young locals, direction and assistance in entering the work environment.

Labor has pledged to rescue the local TAFE that was closed by the LNP. Labor will repeal the LNP legislation that has reduced the capacity of local councils and communities to oppose unwelcome development.

5. Tell us something

about you that most people wouldn’t know.

I have lived in the Noosa area for 25 years and in my Cooroibah home for 15 years, along with my wife, raised four children who attended local schools. I have many interests but on my days off I love spending time with my family and six, almost seven, grandchildren.

I have a third-degree black belt in martial arts and played football (league) in my younger days.

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1. What do you believe are the major issues facing Noosa?

The major issues for the Noosa community are the maintaining of public services at the Noosa hospital, ridding the Noosa River progressively of the rotting hulks, completing the rehabilitation of Eumundi-Noosa Road from Emu Mountain Road to Justin Road, and the services needed to support an ageing population.

2. What is your position on major development in Noosa?

The only development which is appropriate is development that complies with the Noosa plan which has been informed by prolonged consultation with the Noosa community.

Accordingly, any high-rise development north of the Maroochy River is not what the community wants or will tolerate.

3. Explain in one sentence why people should vote for you.

My very strong record of achievement starting with the Noosa Council being re-instated without my advocacy, it would not have happened.

4. If elected, what issues would you fight for in Noosa?

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A strong record

By JOLENE OGLE NOOSA MP Glen Elmes said he wants to “set the record straight” on the promised removal of hulks from Noosa River, saying it was a chance the announcement coincided with the election campaign.

Last week, Mr Elmes announced $2 million would be used to fund the removal of rotting and unsightly house boats from the Noosa River, if he was re-elected.

Mr Elmes said, despite comments he had received since the announcement, he had been working on removing the boats from Noosa River since being elected to the seat of Noosa in 2006.

“Long-term residents will remember the previous Noosa Council put together the Noosa River Plan. As a result of successive Labor Governments, this plan was not supported and then virtually abandoned,” he said.

“One of the first things I did following my election in 2006 was try and resurrect it.”

Mr Elmes said that had been a “massive task” as no-one seemed to know who was responsible for the care of Noosa River.

“Marine Safety Queensland (MSQ) through the Department of Transport has responsibility for the safety aspect.

The Departments of Environment and Heritage Protection, Natural Resources and Mines and Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry all have some level of jurisdiction over the river creating a cross-over of legislation for the various uses of the river but then, albeit in

Last week, Member for Noosa Glen Elmes announced, if re-elected, $2 million would be spent to rid the Noosa River of the rotting boats.

Photo: DARRYN SMITH conjunction with these departments, the local council is the lead authority,” he said.

Following amalgamation, Mr Elmes said it was the community action plan, Clean Up Our River, organised

by Mr Elmes, the editor of the now defunct Noosa Journal and Zinc 96.1 that saw a revitalisation of the push to rid the river of the vessels.

“Up to this point, Sunshine Coast Council was reluctant to accept that the hulks on the Noosa River were a problem but thanks to complaints from concerned constituents and the continuing groundswell of community action, I was able to get the issue back on the table,” he said.

“Then, despite further protraction, the Sunshine Coast Waterways Management Committee (SCWMC) was formed and actively went about addressing the many issues facing the Noosa River.

“The reverse then happened when Noosa de-amalgamated and the SCWMC was terminated.”

Mr Elmes said he and Noosa mayor Noel Playford have long planned to finally rid the river of the debris, but said they first needed to prove the boats

were a risk to safety or were blocking a channel before action could be taken.

The cost of the removal was also raised as an issue.

“Depending on the size and condition of the vessel, the cost to remove it can range from approximately $20,000 to in excess of $100,000. As you would appreciate, this is a cost to the Queensland taxpayer. If you look at the number of boats on the Noosa River that fit the category of derelict or abandoned, you will realise the financial impact of such an exercise,” he said.

Mr Elmes said infrastructure damaged caused by a number of weather events throughout Queensland and “unprecedented debt” have been the main focus of spending until now.

“Fortunately, through sound financial management, funds began to build and my earlier requests for money to tackle the problems on the Noosa River were granted,” he said.

“The fact I was able to announce it through the election campaign is because it had been a major project on my ‘wish list’ for Noosa. The Noosa River Fund will be my project, funded by an LNP government.”

Denham to halt the decline LABOR candidate for Noosa Mark Denham has pledged to “rescue” the Tewantin TAFE and the vocational education and training sector from decline, if elected in this weekend’s State Election.

Mr Denham said TAFE facilities and training has suffered under the Campbell Newman government and LNP leadership.

“If the LNP retains government, more TAFE assets will be sold, and Noosa TAFE will remain closed, all vocational training will be privatised and many students will be unable to afford courses,” he said.

Mr Denham said Labor will inject $39 million into the TAFE sector, including $34 million to

reinvigorate education and training, as well as a further $5 million to increase the number of courses available through VET in schools and to make education easier to access and more affordable for Noosa residents.

Labor has also promised to establish a fully independent Training Ombudsman to restore accountability to the sector and restore foundation courses for people with disabilities and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Mr Denham said a Labor Government will also provide up to $3 million over three years to help TAFE campuses provide courses in foundation skills such as literacy and numeracy.

Where to cast your vote POLLING booths can be found at the following locations for Saturday’s election: Boreen Point Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club, 24 Boreen Parade.

Coolum Beach Coolum Beach State School, School Road.

Uniting Church, 22-26 Elizabeth Street.

Cooroy Noosa District High School, 2 Tulip Street.

Eumundi State School, 22 Caplick Way. Sunshine Beach Sunshine Beach State School, Bicentennial Drive.

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By DARRYN SMITH AFTER years of coaxing, Dave Glarvey from Pomona was happy his wife Carol finally decided to become an Aussie.

Originally both from Yorkshire, England, Dave and Carol celebrated Carol’s new citizenship at the 2015 Australia Day official party held at Lions Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, on Australia Day. “We were married in 1970,” Dave said.

“I was 20 and Carol was 18 years old.

“We came to Australia a week after we were married.

“Because we were under 21, they only charged us 10 pounds for the two of us on entry.

“The best 10 quid I ever spent!”

Dave took his citizenship in the early ‘80s when he joined the police force, before serving in the Australian Army.

Dave and Carol have lived in Queensland for 14 years now and are currently enjoying their retirement in Pomona.

Carol said she was excited to have finally taken the plunge and become an Aussie.

“It’s very exciting and I am very proud to be an Australian with a Yorkshire accent,” she said.

“I thought it was about time … I am never going back … this is home for me.

“We wake up in the morning, walk out in the garden and we are with the kangaroos.”

Carol was among 85 people from 16 countries celebrating their citizenship at the ceremony.

Executive officer for the Noosa Council Colleen O’Shea-Porter said council really wanted to embrace the new citizens into the community and celebrate multi-culturalism in Noosa.

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Noosa tops in tourism NOOSA was one of the nation’s top beach destinations over the Australia Day long weekend, according to new statistics from Wotif.com.

Wotif.com product director Donna Rodios said travellers typically made the most of the coast on Australia Day and accommodation bookings for the long weekend revealed Noosa as the second most popular coastal destination for the third year in a row.

Surfers Paradise took out the top spot, but Noosa remains a close second, drawing people to its white beaches, relaxed atmosphere and beautiful natural surrounds.

Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham said Wotif.com’s report reinforced Noosa’s position as an iconic Australian holiday destination.

“Recent international and domestic visitor statistics for the September 2014 quarter also highlighted Noosa’s continued record growth in visitation with key visitor markets from Sydney and Brisbane staying longer and spending more in Noosa,” he said.

Mr Massingham said Noosa had also experienced a 13.5 per cent increase in international visitor spend, which he described as a “strong result”

given international spend for the rest of the coast grew just 3.44 per cent, and only 2.7 per cent for Queensland.

“Over 52 per cent of all international visitors to the Sunshine Coast chose to stay in Noosa,” Mr Massingham said.

Also, Noosa’s market share of Sunshine Coast inbound expenditure was dominant with 81.5 per cent of all international visitor expenditure in the region occurring in Noosa, compared to 18.5 per cent share for the rest of the Sunshine Coast.

“This is all great news for Noosa and reflects our strategic focus on maintaining a balance between volume and value visitors, ensuring all sectors of the industry are busy but also benefitting from a yield perspective,” Mr Massingham said.

“Numbers are important but the results we are seeing in visitor spend are critical to keeping Noosa’s local economy buoyant.”

Mr Massingham said many tourism operators had reported these school holidays were the best summer holidays in many years.

“This is very encouraging as tourism is our largest employer and contributor to the local economy,” he said.

Splish Splash: kids keeping cool in Noosa River on Australia Day.

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By DARRYN SMITH LOCALS and visitors were treated to a hot summer’s day for this year’s Australia Day celebrations, with temperatures reaching 31 degrees.

Hundreds of locals and visitors headed to Noosa Main Beach and Noosa River to keep cool, where Australian flags, Tshirts and temporary tattoos were out in force.

The Noosa Masters Swim Club hit the ocean for their annual Australia Day swim at 6am, followed by a hearty breakfast and thong throwing competition in the Noosa Woods.

The official Noosa citizenship ceremony was held in the Noosaville Lions Park with entertainment, food and festivities enjoyed by hundreds of families.

Kids made the most of the last day of summer holidays, splashing in the river or enjoying along dip in the ocean.

Great day, great place, and a great country! The Rotary Club of Noosa Heads cooked 562 sausages, 1098 rashers of bacon, 39 dozen eggs and 391 pancakes, according to chef Rob van Wegen (pictured with chief pancake taster, Craig Jenkins).

Welcome to Australia: Lauren Parks and her sister Caroline receive their citizenship certificates.

Noosa Masters Swim Club members Adele Tucker and Bruce Warren raised the flag on Australia Day.

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Brennon was the first Australian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in gymnastics and is still very much involved in ‘giving back’ to the sport that has given him so much over the years.

Brennon not only won Australia’s first ever Gymnastics Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist in 1990, he then won a second gold in 1994 and was Australia’s first Olympic Games finalist at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games.

Inducted into the Gymnastics Australia Hall of Fame in 2012, he is also a member of the Athlete Roll of Honour and was awarded the Athlete Award of Distinction. Not bad for a young kid who took up gymnastics at the age of seven.

“I loved being outside and climbing trees,” he said of how his illustrious career began.

“My mum had a friend who saw me and suggested gymnastics. I fell in love with it straight away.”

“At the age of 13, I went to the Australian Institute of Sport and spent 18 years of my life there – longer than any other athlete from any other sport.”

He eventually did a degree in journalism but it was the public speaking side of things that drew him in. And now he travels the world and around Australia talking to people.

After living so long in Canberra, Brennon and Kym moved their family to Queensland five years ago – and say they love the relaxed, happy atmosphere.

It is also a good place to base himself as he spreads the word about a healthy active lifestyle to teenages through Champion Edge – in his own style (often including a display of his skills on the pommel horse.

“I let kids know that I am not anyone special – I just put my head down and worked hard,” Brennon said.

“We live in a great country and sport is a big part of our culture – I love teaching kids what I learned from sport.”

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Gabriel Conor Runge would have celebrated his 17th birthday this Australia Day.

We’ll miss his sparkle

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“GRIEF is the price we pay for love,” Queen Elizabeth II said, in September 2011.

And so, for Gabriel Runge, our price is enormous. Gabriel has left a void that will never be filled.

Every day he brought laughter, joy and humour to our lives. He was kind, compassionate, funny and full of heart. He went out of his way to make everyone feel at ease; his trademark warmth and openness meant that girls and guys, children and adults loved being in his company.

Gabriel was so easy to love. His eyes were always sparkling with interest, wit and laughter. His laughter was so infectious that when he found his own jokes funny, he could even make us as teachers laugh with him. He shared his heart with everyone and radiated the purest love.

Once, Olivia and I, his maths and English teachers, were walking along the walkway to the classrooms and he pointed at us and called out “I love those two”. What kind of a teenager can do that? One with a huge soul that included everyone in its warmth.

Gabbie was gifted with a contagious joy.

He was usually smiling or laughing and his laughter came easily and often. He was also mature beyond his years. On a daily basis, Gabriel made everyone feel appreciated and understood.

Gabriel loved home and family more than anything. He said to Jules on camp recently that he had a love/hate relationship with camps. He loved the experience of going on camp, but he also hated it because he always missed home so much.

You could feel, with Gabbie, how very much he loved his mum, his dad and his older brother. It was constantly evident in conversations with him that home was where this very special 16-year-old’s heart was.

He also had a huge imaginative world.

He loved The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones. Like a true science fiction

writer, he spent hundreds of hours creating an authentic parallel world.

Gabbie mapped out a grand otherworldly vision, which he planned to one day write about. His detailed drawings of this place spanning four pieces of A3 cardboard. Countries, mountain ranges, provinces – all written in an invented language. The story of this world and its people was to follow one day.

Gabbie held in his imagination, another limitless universe.

Gabbie loved trains. He loved geography. He loved New York City and dreamt of visiting there one day. He was a deep thinker, moved by the plight of people less fortunate than he was and touched by books like To Kill a Mockingbird and I am J. The stories he wrote were growing more and more sophisticated. They were frequently set in foreign places and carefully researched, down to the real street names and apartment numbers, and linked to historical events.

Gabriel was a great actor, a talented artist, a gifted writer, a creative thinker and a gentle, gentle friend. He was a treasure to us.

He showed us how to live a life of unbridled joy and connectedness.

His humour, his unbelievable stock of innovative ideas and information, his insights on so many things that passed others by, were part of his wise, wide and beautiful soul which we were so privileged to experience for too-short a time. We will miss him terribly and will treasure him always.

Stormy Beach by Gabriel Runge, 14 September 2014, aged 16.

“The pail frail white-capped sea smashed against the grey granite rocks.

“The charcoal-coloured clouds rumbled and tumbled over a beach made of a billion Citrine stones.

“The black-trunked Norfolk pines, holding homes for superb seabirds, shadow the green grasses by the stormy beach.”

We will be tall, black-trunked Norfolk pines, holding home for you, our superb seabird Gabbie, even as waves shatter themselves against us, and the storms of life blow against us.

Parents in touching tribute ...

Gabriel, just gone too soon life whenever she was troubled and the sense of ensuing peace she felt – her everlasting memory will always be of the many, many tender hugs that he blessed her with.

Dad Derrick remembers with fondness the many family movies, camping trips and music and is saddened by the realisation that they will never be the same without their beloved Gabriel.

For his older brother Godwin the bond of brotherhood and sharing the world of all things Tolkien will be truly missed.

Gabriel was inspired by trains, ships and travel and knew more about world geography than even his teacher.

He could tell you the names of the world’s capital and regional cities, the rivers and bays they were located on and even the names and details of the most significant buildings that distinguished them.

It was his dream to travel the world, visiting and exploring big cities and even remote locations to learn their language and culture. He was excited and motivated by every place on earth.

Rarely does one see creativity manifested in so many different media however Gabriel loved dancing and acting and he most aspired to be a world-famous singer.

He was a wonderful cook, known among family and friends for his divine chocolate macaroon cake.

Most of all though, Gabriel was inspired and excelled at writing and cartography and had for the last few years been working on a beautifully illustrated fantasy story.

It is his family’s desire that from his notes this will one day be completed as a tribute to him.

Pamela, Derrick and Godwin would like to express their heartfelt wishes for healing to all his wonderful young friends involved in the tragedy, who themselves have suffered so much.

They also wish to extend their gratitude for the love, compassion and support from family, friends and the Noosa Pengari Steiner School Community and acknowledge the privacy and respect accorded to them in this most sad and difficult of times.

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GABRIEL Conor Runge was a very proud Australian who was to have celebrated his 17th birthday on Australia Day. This particular national day will be sadder than all others for Gabriel’s family and friends, for on 28 November last year Gabriel’s family received the news of his tragic death in a road accident while participating in a school camp on New Zealand’s North Island.

Gabriel’s parents Pamela and Derrick and brother Godwin have been devastated by his early, untimely death just at the time when he was coming into his own, as a beautiful, gentle young man with a lifetime full of adventure and discovery ahead of him.

It was no co-incidence that he was named after the angel “Gabriel” for that is who he was in real life – an angel that shone his light for all whom he touched. He had big brown sparkling eyes and an eversmiling face full of joy that he shared with everyone in his world.

He was helpful, supportive and always kind and considerate to all he knew. Mum Pamela recalls the ease and grace that he bought to her

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Botanist becomes top friend LOCAL botanist Dr Seonaid Melville will lead the Friends of the Noosa Botanic Gardens organisation into 2015, after being elected as the new chairwoman at the recent AGM. Dr Melville will replace former chairwoman Joan Cordell who stepped down after serving three years on the board.

Dr Melville, who grew up in a number of countries including Africa, Scotland and Australia, has an extensive background in botany, biology and land management and has previously served as the chair of the Noosa Biosphere Environment board.

Prior to moving to the Sunshine Coast 10 years ago, Dr Melville ran a successful environmental consulting business in Brisbane and taught botany, biology and land management at the University of Queensland and the Queensland University of Technology.

Since joining the Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens group, Dr Melville has taken part in many roles and activities including facilitating botanical workshops,

Last year's Santa's Classy Helpers event at The J supported over 300 local families in need.

Class act on mission to help Botanist Dr Seonaid Melville will lead the Friends of the Noosa Botanic Gardens organisation into 2015. developing a plants database and implementing activities for school children in the gardens.

Everyone is invited to join Dr Melville for a walk through the Noosa Botanic Gardens on Sunday 1 February, from 9am, to explore some of the summer delights on offer.

THE collective sigh of relief now Christmas has passed is the starting gun for local charity Santa’s Classy Helpers who work year-round to help those in need.

Santa’s Classy Helpers hold regular events throughout the year, inviting attendees to bring a specific donation for the end-of-year, pop-up shop held at the J, Noosaville.

Classy Lady owner Lorraine and her fabulous team of helpers collect donations throughout the year and

stock the pop-up shop with a variety of products from toiletries to children’s toys.

At Christmas time, families who are doing it tough are able to attend the special market night and receive goodies to put some joy into their festive season.

If you would like to be involved, you can become a Classy Helper and attend the first meeting of the year at Cafe Doonan, 777 Eumundi Noosa Road, 30 January at 2.30pm.

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The theme for this event is personal products, so add an extra toothpaste, toothbrush, spray deodorant or body wash to your next shop and bring them along to the afternoon tea.

If you can’t make the event you are more than welcome to drop your donations off at Noosa’s Classy Lady, 199 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.

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07 5447 4499

www.rwnoosa.com.au

www.rwnoosa.com.au 23 Hastings Street,4499 Noosa 07 5447 23 Hastings Street, Noosa 1170970-EG05-15

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PURE ELEGANCE

NOOSA HEADS 12 ‘ILUKA’ 10 SERENITY CLOSE

3

Sophisticated & Secure

View By Appointment Price $1,895,000

Apartment 12 has an enviable position in the very high quality building of Iluka. Situated on the northern corner, it has the advantage of extra windows and light. The appeal of this apartment centres on serenity, security and quality. This is a place you’ll love to call ‘home’. ɒ There are two terraces – one overlooking the beautiful gardens with 25m (heated) pool. ɒ The other where you can see koalas in the trees and the sparkle of water beyond. ɒ It’s a superb and practical floor plan with separate office and media room. ɒ The kitchen and scullery offer Miele appliances and there’s an airing room off the laundry. ɒ The separation of accommodation works beautifully for families or guests.

Jennifer Carr 0412 158 433 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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GRAND MASTERPIECE

SUNSHINE BEACH 3 KIAMBA COURT

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Prized & Enviable

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price $2,450,000

It’s no wonder this modern architecturally designed property by Frank Macchia, featured as Australian Home of the Year. Built by Gary Emanuel, this home provides unparalled style and is visually appealing. The design is ultra modern but timeless, leaving every aspect fascinating. ɒ Roof deck for whale watching with National Park and stunning ocean views. ɒ Very private and secluded. ɒ Floor to ceiling glass with high vaulted ceilings. ɒ Lap pool with mosaic tile water feature. ɒ Separate lower level guest retreat.

Jon Blonk 0412 806 252 Kym de Warren 0412 325 421 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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STYLISH, LUXURY VILLAS

NOOSA HEADS ‘THE ENCLAVE’ 94 NOOSA DRIVE

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Exclusive & Elegant

View By Appointment Price contact agent

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 distance to Noosa Junction and Noosa Farmer’s Markets, which are held each Sunday. ɒ Your opportunity is now, call us for an inspection.

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

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PENTHOUSE

NOOSA HEADS 23 ‘ON THE BEACH’ 49 HASTINGS STREET 1

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On the Beach & Loving it......

View By Appointment Price $1,795,000

Sipping champagne in the roof top spa, reading a good book on the terrace or just relaxing in the beachfront pool - stop dreaming! Penthouse apartment twenty three has just become available for purchase and will sell at an affordable price. ɒ Magnificent views over Laguna Bay. ɒ Guest lounge with TV and Internet. ɒ Internal access to private roof terrace with spa. ɒ Superbly renovated by well known interior designer.

Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

BEACH, JETTY & POOL

NOOSA HEADS 59 ‘NOOSA HARBOUR RESORT’

2

River Views & Relaxation

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Auction On-site 11am Saturday 14 February

This beautifully furnished apartment is right on the Noosa River and has remarkable, river vistas. Facing due north it enjoys ample winter sunshine as well as summer breezes. The complex is very popular with holiday makers. ɒ This apartment has been recently given a make-over and is truly beautifully furnished. ɒ The floor plan is practical and takes advantage of the panoramic views. ɒ Imagine balmy summer evenings here – an afternoon BBQ, golden sand and blue skies. ɒ This is really a gorgeous riverside beauty!

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Jennifer Carr 0412 158 433 Frank Milat 0438 528 148 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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PRESENT ALL OFFERS

NOOSA HEADS 2 ‘PICTURE POINT APARTMENTS’

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Views & Value

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price $429,000

This ground level apartment MUST BE SOLD! The owners have reduced the price for a quick sale.

Fully furnished, boasting panoramic views with breathtaking hinterland sunsets. Dont miss this opportunity, apartments on Edgar Bennet are rarely on the market at this low price. ɒ An affordable Investment property in a great location. ɒ Small resort complex of only 12 apartments. ɒ Short 5 minute walk to Hastings Street, and the junction. ɒ Heated lagoon style pool, sauna and spa.

Kate Cox 0438 695 505 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

SINGLE LEVEL, FLAT LAND

NOOSA HEADS 35 THE QUARTERDECK

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House & Yard

View Saturday 2.00-2.30pm Price $750,000

Completely private, secure, single level home on a level allotment adjacent to the Noosa National Park. Level blocks are rarely seen on Noosa Hill so this property is unique. The home has plenty of space and ample potential, perfect for a family, or a renovator’s little gem. ɒ Master bedroom has extensive walk-in robe and is adjacent to the bathroom. ɒ Two separate living areas plus an office – space for all the family. ɒ Backs onto the National Park with your very own private access from back gate. ɒ Fully fenced with an electronic gate creating security and privacy.

Kate Cox 0438 695 505 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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ULTIMATE POSITION

LITTLE COVE 7 ALLAMBI RISE

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Build & Prosper

View By Appointment Price Offers over $4,500,000

Panoramic vistas of Noosa’s Main Beach, Laguna Bay, Noosa River and Mt Cooroy and the promise and delivery of a gorgeous sunset stretch in front of you from the pool deck of this home in the dress circle of Noosa. A unique site to build your superb new home. ɒ Perfect weekend getaway with low maintenance gardens, lock-up garage and storage space. ɒ Walk to Hastings Street or the National Park in just 5 minutes. ɒ 885m2 allotment, inground pool, AAA+ position! ɒ This is what Noosa is all about – leave the car in the garage for the entirety of your holiday.

Cam Goode 0400 904 678 Jill Goode 0418 714 653 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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BLUE CHIP POSITION

LITTLE COVE 2 ‘VILLA NETTE’ 56 PARK ROAD

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Privacy & Position

View Fri & Sat 11.00-11.30am Price $3.6Million

From the moment you arrive at the beautiful hand carved doors to the entry foyer of Villa Nette you realize that this is a lifestyle like no other. In designing and detailing this luxurious villa style apartment, no expense has been spared. ɒ Private courtyards, balconies with plantation timber shutters designed to bring the outside in. ɒ Reverse cycle air, jet master fireplace, travatine floors, under floor heating in the bathrooms. ɒ Gaggenau appliances, granite top benches and Grohe tapware. ɒ A level of finish defining understated quality and less than 100m to the sea and the park.

Hamish Bolderston 0478 099 058 Peter Butt 0412 714 406 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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home focus

Heaven on a big block ON offer is a rare opportunity to secure a north-facing waterfront block in the prestigious Noosa Waters estate.

At 967 square metres, this block is almost 20 per cent larger than the average site in Noosa Waters meaning there is ample room to build that opulent, luxury waterfront home you have always dreamed of.

The block features a five-metre buffer zone on the western side that provides privacy and shade for your potential yard.

balcony taking in the stunning sunsets, or a family pool where the kids can spend their summer days.

The choice is endless when you start with a blank canvas, such as this block, in one of the most sought-after locations in Noosa.

Shorehaven Drive is located only minutes from local schools, shops, Noosa Main Beach and The Junction business centre.

home essentials

Lydia Kirn from ONE Noosa can meet you on-site to show you the benefits of buying a

ADDRESS: 129 Shorehaven Drive,

block and building a home to truly suit you

Noosa Waters

and your family and make your dreams come

PRICE: $1,295,000

true.

VIEW: Friday and Saturday 5-5.30pm.

Picture a large rear deck where you can enjoy the long water views up and down the canal, a grand master suite with a private

DESCRIPTION: Land AGENT: Lydia Kirn for ONE Noosa, 0412 542 644

1171246-5-15

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www.rosecallaghanrealty.com.au Waterfront Location & Luxury • Extremely spacious property • Kitchen is a Chef’s delight, luxury appliances • Two living areas, separate dining area, study • Rear large deck overlooks the waterways • Swimming pool has northerly aspect • Stroll to Hastings Street & Quamby Place

NOOSA HEADS

Price:

10 Ravenwood Drive

P.O.A

Inspect: By Appointment Agent:

4A 4B 2C 1D 2I

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

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Ocean Views • Metres to pristine sands of Sunshine Beach • Good natural light fabulous position, immaculate condition • Open plan living/dining area flows to an east facing balcony • Features include modern kitchen, powder room, fans, air-conditioning • Offers inground pool, undercover secure car space • Stroll to village relax in restaurants, cafes, surf club

SUNSHINE BEACH

Price:

Unit 3 “Andari” 19-21 Belmore Terrace

Inspect: Thursday 1.00pm-1.30pm Friday 10.00am-10.30am Agent:

2 A 2.5 B 1 C

$580,000

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

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Stunning Views Perfect Aspect • Practical floor plan and great natural light • Ocean panoramas from kitchen, living, dining, all terraces • Private & spacious main suite with it’s own balcony • Huge garage and storage • Large swimming pool and alfresco area • Close to Sunshine Beach precinct and all it offers

SUNSHINE BEACH 7 Kiamba Court

Price:

Inspect: By Appointment Agent:

3 A 2.5 B 2 C

$2,550,000

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

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Sound Investment in Sunshine Beach • Charming light filled well presented Duplex • Easy walk to Sunshine Beach Village and North Sunshine Dog Beach • North facing private deck and a courtyard perfect for entertaining • Recently painted, new carpets and curtains plus security screens thru-out • Kitchen with modern appliances opens to fully fenced low maintenance back yard • Powder room and internal entry to garage with remote access

SUNSHINE BEACH 2/17 Solway Drive

Price:

P.O.A

Inspect: By Appointment Agent:

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

2A 2B 1C

E: rose@rosecallaghanrealty.com.au

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Rentalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best of the best in units CORE Logic, previously known as RP Data, has released the top 10 list of the highest yielding suburbs for units in Australia.

a population of 9,381 as of 2011, came in at the top of the list with a rental yield of 12.9 per cent for units.

While no local suburbs made the list, the countdown wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dominated by Sydney suburbs as has been previously seen in past top 10 lists.

Next on the list was the Victorian suburb of Bairnsdale, where households are primarily couples with children, with an average rental yield of 9.6 per cent.

Instead, the Western Australian suburb of South Hedland, located in Port Hedland, with

Iluka, in the mid-north coast of NSW, came in third with an average rental yield

Cairns suburbs Manunda and Edge Hill

of 9 per cent and Whyalla Stuart, SA, where almost half the homes are owner-occupied (47.7 per cent) came in a close fourth with a rental yield of 8.8 per cent.

are separated by the slightest of margins, with Manunda returning an average rental yield of 8.5 per cent and Edge Hill, an inner

Woree in Cairns returned an average rental yield of 8.7 per cent to be placed fifth, while Grafton on the mid-north coast of NSW and Chinchilla, Queensland, both share an average rental yield of 8.6 per cent and sixth place.

suburb of Cairns, came in slightly lower at 8.4 per cent.

Last but not least was Newstead in Launceston, Tasmania, with an average rental yield of 8.4 per cent.

AUCTION

Architecturally Designed By the Beach SUNSHINE BEACH 2 Bowman Terrace Award winning architect Geoffrey Pie designed this diverse home to take advantage of the inspiring sea vista and natural light and air flow. With an official street address of No. 2 Bowman Terrace, the property actually has driveway access from Stevens Street, meaning two exclusive addresses in a sought-after Sunshine Beach location.Set over three levels with a massive breezeway providing ample light and space. Master retreat positioned perfectly for panorama views with dressing room and ensuite. Self contained area downstairs with separate entrance and kitchenette.Privacy sustained with vacant council land adjacent.

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP PO BOX 1646, NOOSA HEADS QLD 4567 CENTURY21.COM.AU/NOOSA 07 5447 2451 32 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 29 January, 2015

4A 2 B 2 C 1D AUCTION

VIEW AGENT

Saturday 21st February 3:00pm Onsite Saturday 12pm-12:30pm Rachel Sellman 0422 719 041 rachel@c21noosa.com

CONOLLY HAY GROUP

AUCTION

Exclusive Noosa Hinterland location with sensational views and business options DOONAN 273 Duke Road Features: 2.5 acres; north facing; exclusive premier location; extensive ocean views; quality luxury fit out; landscaped gardens; organic orchards & vegetable patch with entrepreneur options.

5A 3 B 4 C 1D AUCTION

Saturday 14 February 2pm On Site

VIEW AGENT

Saturday 1 - 2pm David Berns 0408 629 438 david.berns@c21noosa.com

• Architectural design, privacy, strong views through valley to the Coral Sea • Choice of options for the avid entrepreneur, living in pure luxury • Council pre-approved for 6 cabins to be built • Fully equipped cinema, separate ofice and large games room • B&B license and commercial kitchen, creating income stream

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

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Stronger regulated realty call THE Real Estate Institute of Queensland is calling for stronger measures to protect consumers, including compulsory professional development (CPD) for real estate practitioners.

In a statement to media, Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) CEO Antonia Mercorella says she wants CPD linked to the renewal of real estate registration certificates and licences, saying it will deliver real benefits to consumers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We support the introduction of a statutory CPD requirement for licence and registration renewal as part of an effort to enhance consumer protection,â&#x20AC;? she said.

important reform a reality.â&#x20AC;?

Ms Mercorella said the REIQ had long been an advocate for mandatory CPD. â&#x20AC;&#x153;REIQ-accredited agencies have to undertake CPD to maintain their membership and we believe the time has come for this requirement to be extended more widely in the profession,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complex legislative landscape and highly litigious society, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s naive to assume that initial training to obtain a licence or registration will suffice without further ongoing training.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will ensure consumers are only dealing with real estate practitioners who have up to date knowledge of legislative and industry changes.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ongoing CPD is more important than ever in the current environment, as the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real estate professionals adapt to the new Property Occupations Act which came into force in December 2014.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now up to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political leaders to legislate on behalf of consumers to make this

Ms Mercorella said the Queensland real estate profession handled transactions worth billions

The REIQ is calling for compulsory professional development for real estate agents, plus higher standards when entering the industry. each year, making it crucial to the success of the overall state economy.

She said keeping up to date with rapidly changing laws and requirements was critical from a consumer protection and risk management perspective. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the value of Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residential real estate climbing towards $1 trillion, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vital that industry professionals maintain their knowledge to minimise the risk of errors, claims and litigation,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political leaders rightly stress the importance of training, education and professional development but CPD

is yet to be mandated in the real estate profession.

of the transactions carried out by

â&#x20AC;&#x153;With a State Election looming, the time has come for our political leaders to tackle this important issue and mandate CPD, bringing huge benefits to the profession and consumers.â&#x20AC;?

consumers,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Ms Mercorella said the REIQ was also keen to work with the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lawmakers to develop more appropriate educational standards and requirements to gain entry to the profession.

are an individual or familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The current entry levels are too low and the bar needs to be set higher,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Educational requirements need to reflect the significance

agents and their importance to

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Real estate agents are responsible for selling and managing highly valuable properties which in many cases important asset. Given the value of the assets involved, entry standards must be appropriately set. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now that a national licensing regime is no longer on the agenda, there needs to be a greater focus from Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lawmakers on this important issue.â&#x20AC;?

Noosa Waters - 129 Shorehaven Drive Rare Opportunity - North Facing Water Front â&#x20AC;˘

967 sqm of prime waterfront land with ideal Northern aspect

â&#x20AC;˘ Almost 20 per cent larger than the average site in Noosa Waters

For Sale $1,295,000 View Agent on-site Fri & Sat: 5.00 Web ID

â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Metre bufer zone on Western side provides privacy and shade â&#x20AC;˘ Exceptional long water views up and down the canal â&#x20AC;˘ Realistic owners have just reduced price to sell â&#x20AC;˘ Meet Agent on-site this weekend each day at 5.00pm

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Contact

5.30pm www.onenoosa.com/property/ details/696 Lydia Kirn 0412 542 644 lydia@onenoosa.com

Selling a home is about more than a great looking advertisement, it's about creating an emotional connection between property and buyer.

Connected to the power AN ANALYSIS of 850,000 homes has found properties advertised in print media sell faster and for more money.

and they will look at the open for inspection timetables and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go along and have a look.â&#x20AC;?

Core Logic studied the sales history of the homes and found the average sales price increased, the time spent on market decreased and the home was more likely to sell when the marketing campaign included print media advertising.

Shane McCauley agreed the internet could add confusion to the buyer when property hunting.

Richardson and Wrench Noosa principal Peter Butt said it was a combination of marketing media that helped secure a sale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a home owner, you need everything,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You need to have a sign out the front of your property. You need to be on the internet and you need to be in newsprint. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a combination of all mediums.â&#x20AC;?

According to Mr Butt, advertising only on the internet doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t engage emotionally with a buyer, a key factor when selling a home or selling for the price your home deserves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get more exposure on the internet, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably right, but these buyers may not be the ones that will pay the right price,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have access to so much information that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confusing and very often, it's price driven with no emotional connection. You need a buyer to come and inspect the property. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Print media is about the person sitting at a coffee shop somewhere after theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a morning swim or walk and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having a coffee and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re flicking through the newspaper. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re passive buyers. They may not be actively looking. But they may be concerned more with the lifestyle aspect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, they see a property visually, nicely presented and they imagine themselves in it

VIEW: Saturday, from 11am to noon

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes they see information about â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;median priceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which can worry them,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We might know that Sunrise is different to Sunshine which is different to Noosaville - but when buyers look at the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;median priceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; it covers many markets within markets - not just one that is generically â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Noosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and it can lead to misconceptions on price.â&#x20AC;?

Mr McCauley said many buyers then became unsure about the value of a home or based their price expectations on the median home value of the suburb as a whole. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For example there are parts of Noosa where one side of the street will have water frontage and be worth more, while a dry, non-waterfront block is worth less, but the median price wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reflect that,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The Core Logic research is the first from a non-newspaper publisher that provides statistical evidence of the value of print.

The data has been collated to create an industry service called Media Maximiser to help agents better structure a media campaign to maximise the price of their clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home.

The research also found when newspaper underpinned a campaign, the home could spend up to seven days less on the market, and the average price for a home increased, with Sydney reporting a 5.1 per cent increase or $41,147.

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Contact: John Black 0448 100 630 or Emily Black 0421 369 414 View Online: www.owner.com.au/listing/nothing-to-do-except-move-in/ 1171182-KC5-15

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Cricket in the pink THE Tewantin cricket oval will turn pink on 21 February when locals get together for the Betty Blockbuster in support of breast cancer research.

Local real estate principal Rosemary Callaghan is the driving force behind the Pink Stumps Day cricket match that aims to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation.

Local businesses are jumping on board to help raise muchneeded funds with prizes such as a Gibson’s catering voucher,

jewellery from Pandanus Culture and two nights accommodation at Andari Apartments all up for grabs on the day.

Plus a Michael Clarke signed bat, kindly donated by Sportspower, will also be raffled off on the day.

Local businesses are welcome to donate prizes or offer sponsorship for the community event, with all funds raised going to the McGrath Foundation.

Rosemary said the Pink Stumps

Day Betty Blockbuster cricket match is a tribute to her late mother.

“I have always watched cricket and the McGrath Foundation is close to my heart because my mother was a big cricket fan and I lost my mother to breast cancer,” she said.

Any local businesses wanting to come on board can phone Rosemary on 0419 236 133 or email rose@rosecallaghanrealty. com.au.

Real estate principal Rosemary Callaghan is the driving force behind the Pink Stumps Day.

OPEN HOMES Castaways Beach 47 Driftwood Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

29 Moonbeam Crescent

Base Realtors - Petrea Pradella

Sat 11-11.30am Sat 1-2pm

Doonan 41 Livistonia Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 11-11.30am

337 Sunrise Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

273 Duke Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 1-2pm

369 Duke Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 10.30-11.30am

Thur 1-2pm, Sat 11.45am -12.45pm

Eumundi 54 Jocelyn Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 1-1.30pm

719 Noosa Springs Drive

One Noosa - Craig Brumby

Sat 11-11.45am

59 The Peninsula

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

Sat 11-11.30am

129 Shorehaven Drive

One Noosa - Lydia Kirn

Noosa Waters Fri & Sat 5-5.30pm

Sunrise Beach Apt 7‘Aqua Nirvana’1 Margit Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

Sat 10-10.30am

15 Captains Court

Base Realtors - Ron Davey

Sat 11am-12pm

34 Arakoon Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sun 11-11.30am

3 Kiamba Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

Sat 12-12.30pm

Unit 3“Andari”19-21 Belmore Terrace

Rose Callaghan Realty - Rosemary Callaghan

Thur 1-1.30pm, Fri 10-10.30am

11/20 Douglas Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 11-11.30am

8/39 Elanda Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 12-12.30pm

20 Dwyer Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly & Rachel Sellman

13 Duke Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 11-11.30am

54 Ferguson Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 11-11.30am

4 Surfside Court

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 12-12.30pm

1/25 Duke Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 1-1.30pm

25 Paciic Avenue

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 2-2.30pm

2 Bowman Terrace

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 12-12.30pm

Sunshine Beach Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 10-10.45am

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

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode

Fri & Sat 2-3pm

Apt 2‘Villa Nette’56 Park Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Peter Butt

Fri & Sat 11-11.30am

25 Bayview Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 1-1.30pm

Noosaville 1/19 Laburnum Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Sat 12-12.30pm

2/17 Laburnum Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Fri 12-12.30pm

Apt 37‘Noosa Place’272 Weyba Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Sat 10-10.30am

26 Bluebell Court

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 12-1pm

Noosa Heads

Sat 2-2.30pm

Tewantin

38 Angler Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Fri 3-3.30pm

Apt 163‘Noosa International’1 Edgar Bennett Ave

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 10-10.30am

Apt 2‘Picture Point’30 Edgar Bennett Ave

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 12-12.30pm

Apt 517‘Laguna on Hastings’32 Hastings Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

14 Mainsails Square

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Fri 2-2.30pm

Apt 11‘Noosa Crest II’2 Noosa Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 12-12.30pm

Apt 313‘Noosa Blue’16 Noosa Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 10-10.30am

Apt 4‘The Rise’37 Noosa Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 11-11.30am

Apt 18‘The Rise’37 Noosa Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 11-11.30am

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

Sat 12-12.30pm

35 The Quarterdeck

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

32 Weyba Park Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode

9-11 Ravenwood Drive

Rose Callaghan Realty - Rosemary Callaghan

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 3-3.30pm

9 Linksland Street

Private Vendor

Sat 11am-12pm

9 Daintree Way

Base Realtors - Paula Welsh

Sat 10-10.45am

Tinbeerwah 90 Patterson Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 9.30-10am

auction diary

Sat 2-2.30pm Sat 12-12.30pm Sat 10-11am

Noosa Springs Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode

Apt 15‘Noosa River Quays’2 Blakesley Street

Sat 1-1.30pm

Apt 59‘Noosa Harbour Resort’6 Quamby Place

128‘The Cascades’61 Noosa Springs Drive

342‘The Woods’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Fri & Sat 11-11.30am

Sat, February 14 Apt 59‘Noosa Harbour Resort’6 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

11am

8/4 Portside Court, Noosa Waters

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

12noon

273 Duke Road, Doonan

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group

2pm

COMMUNITYUPDATES ChristiaN FeLLowship THE speaker at Christian Fellowship of Noosa on Sunday 1 February will be Chris Lancaster whose message is titled “Heaven, our eternal home”. You will always find a warm welcome in the CWA Hall, next to the Tewantin Post Office, at 9.30am.

Tony is always available to chat with you on 5474 0620.

retired or about to retire?

THE Association of Independent Retirees (A.I.R.) Limited Noosa Branch will hold its first meeting for the year on Thursday 12 February, at 9.45am for a 10am start.

The meeting will be held at the South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville, with speakers Tracey King (Noosa Library) and Georgina Madison (Noosa Leisure Centre).

The topic will be in two parts - Keeping Physically and Mentally Fit in Retirement. What Noosa Council Offers.

Entry is $5 per person, including morning tea.

Visitors very welcome.

A.I.R. is a not for profit organisation working for the interests of self-funded and partially self-funded retirees or those about to retire.

Please call 0407 590 262 for details or email airnoosacommunications@gmail.com

Email your community news to: newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au

on Friday 20 February, 10am-1.15pm at Cooroy Library (Community Access Room).

For bookings and inquires email insideoutsidegreat@gmail.com. Phone 0439 708 142 or 0431 105 879.

probus CLub THE Ladies Probus Club of Noosa Heads Inc. will hold its next meeting on Thursday, February 12, at the Forum Hall at Laguna estate Noosaville. 9.30 am for 10am start.

Guest speaker will be Danielle Milkerin, a former employee of QANTAS. The outing for 26 February is breakfast at Cafe Le Monde at 8.30am. New members and visitors are most welcome.

For further information contact Kim on 5455 3860 or Lilian on 5499 1043.

ridiNg deveLops abiLities DO you have a few spare hours each week and would like to make a difference to someone’s life?

Sunshine Coast RDA is offering volunteer training from 17 to 20 February, from 9am to noon, at 2 Monak Road, North Arm. Call 5472 7280.

Come and join our dedicated team and see for yourself how Riding Develops Abilities.

tewaNtiN-Noosa MusiC CLub

Noosa disCussioN group

TEWANTIN-Noosa Music Club wish to advise that due to unforeseen circumstances, there will not be a music club afternoon on Wednesday 4 February.

For details call Carol 5442 4564 or Gloria 5442 4810.

NOOSA Discussion Group meets this Sunday 1 February, 2pm to 4pm, at the CWA Hall Tewantin (next to the post office). This month’s topic is “Philosophy and Everyday Life”. We will also discuss future topics for the year. The aim of this non-profit group is to attract lively minds who enjoy engaging in interesting discussion on a variety of topics such as philosophy, literature, film, technology, psychology adn the like. Come along in a spirit of friendship to explore and share ideas. Contribution is $5 to cover costs and refreshments. For more information email noosadiscussiongroup@ gmail.com

tewaNtiN-Noosa rsL woMeN’s auxiLiary THE AGM of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 6 February, at the Tewantin RSL, at 10am. Members and friends welcome. Call Kay on 5447 5042.

iNside/outside FeeLiNg great workshop

Noosa doLphiNs rugby CLub

riding develops abilities.

vice will be provided. There will also be food available and plenty of raffle prizes.

Players will receive a free starter stack of 10,000 chips. You can pay $5 to re-enter onto a table with another 10,000 chips if your money runs out, up to a set limit.

The total prize pool is $350 with the winner taking home $200.

So if you fancy yourself as a poker player or are just keen to have a go, come along and enjoy a fun night.

ARE you an older woman feeling that some of life’s joys are slipping away? Come along to the Inside/Outside Feeling Great Workshop and learn how to let go of past grievances, transcend limiting beliefs on ageing, as well as learn the tricks of personal styling to reflect beauty and confidence at any age. This workshop will allow you to enjoy life to the fullest.

Workshop leaders are Deb, an accredited Louise Hay Heal Your Life Teacher and Cat, a trained personal stylist. The event is being held

NOOSA Dolphins Rugby Club is hosting a poker night on 31 January at the Noosa Rugby Club, Bicentennial Drive, Sunshine Beach. Entry is free. Avoid the election telecast and come and enjoy a fun night out.

The event is a fund-raiser for this year’s Noosa Dolphins under-15s tour to NZ. The team has been fund-raising since July last year, but is still working towards the goal to be able to take the rugby trip of a lifetime in June this year.

The poker night will start at 5pm, with registration at 4pm. The bar will be open and table ser-

Book it in, right?

Janus an instant classic

FRIENDS of the Noosaville Library are seeking donations of books for their first major book sale of 2015 on 31 January - election day - from 9.30am to noon.

The books on sale will be an eclectic mix of donations and discarded library books across all genres.

For keen readers the sale is a very Lyn Mogg of the Friends of e c o n o m i c a l the Noosaville Library. way to access a wide range of interesting books - hardbacks sell for $2, paperbacks for $1 and magazines for only 20 cents. Literary treasures are waiting to be discovered at the book sale.

Lyn Mogg of the Friends of the Noosaville Library said the funds raised by the book sale are used to support many of the vital community programs and projects run by Noosa Library Service.

Donations of books are always gratefully accepted by Noosa Library Service and any donated books not added to the service’s lending collections are added to the book sale stock.

IT appears appropriate in this month of January - suggested by some scholars to be named after the ancient Roman mythical god Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions - that the renowned local artist and Noosa Botanic Gardens amphitheatre original designer Bill McKay was the guest speaker at the Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens AGM on Tuesday 20 January.

The Roman god Janus is usually depicted as having two faces - one looking to the past and the other to the future. As a god of transitions, Janus had functions pertaining to birth and to journeys.

Bill McKay, who was very much integral to the birth of the Noosa Botanic Gardens amphitheatre, enlightened attendees on not only the history of the gardens and the amphitheatre construction but, Janus-like, also explored some options for the future journey.

Bill said: “The amphitheatre was inspired by local resident Ida Duncan and the ancient Greek amphitheatres and was actualised by many, many local businesses and individuals who gave generously of

Cooroy-euMuNdi gardeN CLub THE next meeting of the club is the AGM to be held on Monday 9 February, from 9.30am, at the Anglican Church Hall, Miva Street, Cooroy. The speaker will be Cecily Fearnley who will give a talk on ‘Birds in the Garden’.

For details call secretary John on 5415 1213 or mobile 0410 485 285.

THE next meeting of the Noosa Breast Cancer Support group is being held on Tuesday 10 February at the Leisure Centre, Wallace Drive, Eumundi Road, Noosaville at 9.30 am. We offer face-to-face support for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. Call Dawn on 5441 7820.

Lost A BLACK plastic case that looks similar to a tablet case has been lost on the road between Noosaville and The Junction. The case contains several window washing squeegies that are of particular value to the owner. The case was lost either last Tuesday or Wednesday. If anyone has seen it, please drop it into the Noosa Heads Police Station or phone Noosa Today on 5455 6946.

On call this week’s Meals

bill Mckay at the presentation. their time, skills, labour and products”.

Bill produced draft drawings and concepts of how this beautiful Noosa asset could enhance its functionality and enjoyment by Noosa residents and visitors. Linking the achievements of the supporters of the Noosa Botanic Gardens of two decades ago to

Noosa breast CaNCer support group

today’s Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens, Bill said “all of this was achieved by individuals such as yourselves - everyday local community members - who realise what an outstanding asset the botanic gardens and the amphitheatre are and want it to be experienced and enjoyed by all residing or visiting our region”.

WEEKLY roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels, for week beginning Monday 2 February to Friday 6 February.

Monday drivers: Rotary Daybreak, Marg and Mick, Jenny, Helen and John, Anne and Phil, Kerry and Jeff, Patricia.

Kitchen: Verena, Len, Steven and Neil.

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

Wednesday drivers: Des and Ian, Sandra and Bob, David, Molly and Annie, Carolanne and Allison, Lee and Stuart, Tony.

Kitchen: Carol, Jill, Jerry, Elfie and Neil.

Thursday drivers: Stewart, Geoff and Margaret, Anne Sylvia and David, Bev and Tony, Jan and Wendy, Linda and Nabil.

Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Robyn, John and Ron. Friday drivers: Brian C., Dot and Lin, Brian G., Brian E., Lynne and Kay, Margaret and Ray, Rosalie and Jack.

Kitchen: Sandy, Martina, Elfie and George.

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

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LETTERS

Post your letters to: 36 Mary St, Noosaville, 4566 or email: newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au

Sleepers, wake!

Thumbs down to the Noosa Junction employer who called a taxi for his injured worker who collapsed at work to go to the hospital. Thumbs up to the customer who offered to take her to the hospital herself.

Loving the big, shady trees on Hastings Street lately, this heat is scorching!

Thumbs up to the fun family day at the Gympie Terrace Lion Park. We had a ball!

WAKE up Noosa! The clear intention of the Queensland LNP to disembowel Local Government in respect of local planning decisionmaking is becoming increasingly obvious. One of the first ‘alarm-bells’ was the SPOLA Act which changed the well-established laws regarding the awarding of costs in development appeals, clearly designed to favour developers by scaring off opponents, including councils. Then we see the Premier’s high-handed disregard for the planning code at Yaroomba (Sekisui House), describing the designated height limit of four storeys as ridiculous. Next, most significantly, we now know of the LNP’s draft planning bill designed to emasculate community input, abolish various notification requirements and reduce assessment timeframes.

Local LNP member, Glen Elmes, whose hands are tied by the all-powerful SC LNP bloc and who, therefore will have no effective voice, tries unconvincingly to wipe away these real fears simply by stating that this Bill lapsed when parliament was dissolved. So? It could easily be revived. Importantly, the mere fact that the Bill existed in the first place says everything about the mindset of the LNP to pave the way for its developer cronies.

The result for Noosa would mean that the de-amalgamation victory will count for nothing. Every Noosa resident who values the Noosa of today should hear the alarm bells ringing as the LNP writing is clearly on the wall.

Paul Prentice, Eumundi.

Single-minded wowsers Thumbs down to the overgrown roundabouts and sidewalks of late.

They’re looking messy.

Big thumbs down to the impatient drivers in Noosa - take it easy, enjoy the beautiful scenery you are driving through.

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I AM becoming very disillusioned by the number of single-minded wowsers who think that we should all dance to their tune (providing it’s not to music, and no loud laughter or noises of enjoyment are involved). Why should an event that was enjoyed by so many have to stop while one only objection is investigated?

Noosa is becoming a sad place to live if we can’t have live music, markets, and general fun gatherings for young and old to enjoy, without permits and red tape that can so easily be manipulated by individuals with a selfish outlook and a personal axe to grind.

Come on Noosa, vote 1 for fun and kick the wowsers out of town (or at least back in their box)!

S. Smith, Tewantin.

Poor planning SO FAR in this election campaign, Noosa’s representative Glen Elmes has failed to adequately address a crucial planning issue that will determine the type of community Noosa will be into the future and in particular our ability to control state sanctioned development.

Late in December last year, Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) lodged a development application to massively expand the Noosa Civics’ retail and commercial precincts.

The proposal is similar to that which previous owner Mark Stockwell controversially abandoned when it was opposed by council in the Planning and Environment Court.

Aside from the obvious query many will have which is, why does the Civic need to expand when they can’t fill their existing shops, as QIC is a State Government owned entity their application raises some other very interesting questions?

Should the Noosa community oppose the QIC proposal will Campbell Newman and Tim Nicholls, who are listed as the company’s two (Minister) shareholders, use their influence to have Planning Minister Jeff Seeney call in and approve the development, regardless of environmental impacts, planning conflicts and community opinion?

When the LNP chose to amend state planning legislation in order to make it almost impossible for councils, communities and residents to risk opposing large scale development, was Glen Elmes involved in these decisions which effectively undermine the Noosa Planning Scheme and was the State Government’s planned Civic expansion a trade-off for us to get our council back?

I understand during the election Glen Elmes only wants to talk about the hard work he apparently put in for de-amalgamation, however I think he needs to come clean with the Noosa community on this issue, because what was the point of having our council back if our future

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planning decisions are all made in the backrooms of LNP State headquarters?

Aaron White, Kin Kin.

Follow the rules REGARDING the Shorehaven House. We think the regulations should be followed, especially if the neighbors find it offensive. If someone gets away with it once, others will follow, doesn’t sound like it was accidental, that’s why you have surveyors.

Barry and Wendy Meek, Weyba Downs.

No free rides CHEAP Cabs - In reference to your article 18 December 2014.

One could have bet their house that Cr Abbot would be totally opposed to Mayor Playford’s commonsense economic attitude, that something needs to be done to rein in the exorbitant cost of cheap cabs used by the few, mainly from Boring Pt. And paid for by the many, in their rates, even though they do not have any means of public transport themselves very often.

Originally it was a good idea that was put on for a limited trial, supposedly: by the then Mayor Abbot, but somehow became a permanent operation, possibly due to the amalgamation debacle.

Sure, those that are genuinely disadvantaged should be helped where possible, but need to prove without doubt their required needs, and any service would need to be run on a user can pay system. Especially as all ratepayers are forced to pay towards this service no matter where they live in the shire or their economic circumstances.

We the general public often become aware of information and misinformation via the local print media, (God bless their cotton socks) but not much has appeared in regard to the cheap cabs.

Lately a letter from the Lake McDonald expensive homes area bemoaning the fact they may lose their $2 cab for a 20km trip, that would cost all other ratepayers $40. Then a letter of praise for the service, and of late a most intriguing letter comparing our transport system to that of Scotland where apparently the writer had been touring.

Does anyone fit enough to travel overseas really need the use of a discount cab system?

One would think that a couple of minibuses doing regular calls to outer areas where there is no public transport would solve a lot of the transport problems. And there is no reason why volunteer drivers could not be used, thereby saving council big wage costs. It is becoming the norm in many parts of the UK and what a boon for members of one-car families where the breadwinner has to use the car to get to work (we are not all rich retirees with our hands out).

If Tewantin RSL can run several minibuses as far out to Eumundi which is not even in the shire, surely council can come up with a better deal than $2 cabs for the few.

One would have thought that the $50k paid out to a private individual and the ongoing costs of running another level of council governance could have been far better utilised in transport for the genuine needy.

B. Whelen, Kin Kin.

They’re plankers LIBERAL National Party. The main plank of their agenda is the sale/lease of public assets.

Initially it was sale; such an outcry followed that they changed it to lease: to 50 years with an option of 40, so take it to mean forever.

In public ownership these assets have revenue less costs equals surplus. In private ownership we have another factor to be built in: profit.

That will be added before the ink on the contracts dries up.

Electricity has gone up 100 per cent in the last few years. That profit to be built in will be supplied by our increased power bills.

Selling public assets is an admission that you cannot manage the state as it has been managed for the previous 100 or so years.

The other favourite slogan is “Jobs”: (coal) mining jobs. Another furphy! Mining is a capital intensive industry. Driverless trucks are in

use NOW. Trains are next. I worked in the industry for 20 years: they went from eight to 12 hour shifts and shed a third of their workforce.

They changed from building and maintaining mining towns to fly in, fly out: another third disappeared. And now we have: “We couldn’t find anyone suitable; can we issue more 457 visas please?” So, not Noosa jobs. Might as well shut down the TAFE. Already gone! Also, enormous subsidies to finance a project that none of the international banks will touch!

What else? Oh yeah, putting the Great Barrier Reef at risk from both dredging pollution and high-risk shipping traffic. Financially gouging Noosa Council in the de-amalgamation asset distribution. Withdrawal of Noosa Hospital funding. Increased unemployment rate. But the worst is possibly yet to come.

They plan to alter the Planning Act, so that the public, remember them, they own all the assets in the firing line for “lease”, will have greatly reduced knowledge and input into development applications.

And to add insult to injury, the incumbent member said concern about this is unnecessary because “it lapsed when the parliament was dissolved with the calling of the state election”.

Yeah, right Glen! Thanks for the re-assurance ... not!

Greens, a very good candidate without an axe to grind. Good education in business, successful career, independent of the two major parties. Would not have to dance to Greens ideology as he would be the only possible member in the House. Has run an effective professional campaign, citing the issues that Noosa people are worried about.

Wants to concentrate on assisting small businesses to be the providers of local employment. Google him. He walks the walk. Beholden to no-one! This time I’m voting Green!

John Spehr, Doonan.

Fuel finder I WOULD just like to remind people that the best place to get cheap petrol is at the servo in Hilton Terrace. I recently filled up for the incredible price of 113.9 per litre.

This servo is never mentioned in local papers in spite of being the same or even cheaper than its other competitors. At the time of buying the petrol I could not find another servo that could match these prices in spite of “discounts“ etc. The owner is a local person who just does his best to help other community locals by selling their honey and mangoes. He also has the honesty to pass on any reduction in prices that he gets from the supplier onto his customers.

In my opinion this kind of behaviour deserves supporting!

June Spehr, Noosa.

Matter of trust IF ELECTIONS are about trust, then I can’t understand why anyone would vote for the LNP given their current record. They have emasculated the Crime and Misconduct Commission and removed bipartisan approval for appointments to it. They have also undermined the judiciary.

The LNP has scrapped political donation caps and increased the disclosure trigger from $1,000 to $12,400, plainly to avoid scrutiny.

And as has been recently revealed, the LNP want to change state planning laws to make it harder for residents to have a say and for councils to control their own destiny.

The LNP is campaigning on a platform of jobs and the economy, yet unemployment has risen considerably under their reign, and political analysts note that the Queensland economy is worse off now than it was three years ago.

On the environment they have shown themselves to be absolute dinosaurs, opening up national parks to cattle grazing, and offering blind support for brown coal mining at a time when both the price and the global market are shrinking.

It has been noted that the election was likely called early to beat the World Heritage Organisation’s pending declaration that the Great Barrier Reef is critically endangered.

Trust them? As far as I could kick them!

J. Rose, Tewantin.

LETTERS

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LENSCAPE

Peek-a-boo: this watchful duck was captured along Noosa River by Jo Davis.

Turning back the boats

At long last

I WAS incredulous, but not entirely surprised, to read the article on the front page of Noosa Today about how the (literally) sitting Member for Noosa, Glen Elmes has suddenly decided that the derelict boats on Noosa River need to be cleared up.

Conveniently before the election, he now promises that, if an LNP government is returned to office, they will provide $2 million of state taxpayers money to “rid the river of this problem”. I note that it is not conditional on his own re-election.

I ask myself why, as sitting member, he has not deemed it necessary to deal with the problem during his previous eight years of office.

Suddenly promising to hand out taxpayers’ money appears to be a desperate attempt to be re-elected.

On page 3 of the same edition of Noosa Today we read how Noosa Council fears the planning reforms that the LNP State Government is undertaking - including removal of public notification requirements and reductions to assessment timeframes among many other changes which favour developers running roughshod over local communities. Sadly, this is the reality of LNP representation in our State Government.

Three years after the LNP ‘can-do’ manifesto action of ‘Empowering Local Communities’ promised to delegate more state powers to councils, we actually see that the exact opposite is happening.

I have been very impressed by the newspaper articles that Joe Shlegeris has written over the last few weeks. I have heard many other voters say the same.

We have seen nothing comparable from the other candidates - just the usual pre-election promises. Noosa deserves better than a career politician who has to toe the party line.

We have a unique opportunity to elect a talented local representative who will put Noosa’s and the state’s best interests first.

I want the best for Noosa and Queensland.

That’s why I’ll be voting for Joe Shlegeris. I hope, for Noosa’s sake, that you’ll do the same.

Mark Waite, Marcus Beach.

EIGHT years in office and up ’til now, this issue has been ignored by Glen Elmes. There is a state election on! Dross and boring. Why don’t you guys expect more of politicians when reporting? It’s blindingly obvious the NLP will do nothing on this matter and how many other issues are they going to pretend to act upon in our region? This is what needs to be reported in a democracy. Please, bring back journalism with integrity.

Philip Brown, Noosa.

You go, Joe! PERSONAL reference on Joe Shlegeris: I have known Joe and his wife Karen and their two highly intelligent and extremely talented and very polite boys, for nearly three years, when they moved into my street three doors down.

When his house was being built, my husband and I keenly watched the progress. It was an amazing design and had a roof specifically angled for solar panels to capture the sunlight, and the architect’s sign out the front of the construction showed it was designed by an award winning “eco architect“. We knew he and his family were the type of people we wanted to meet and couldn’t wait for them to move in, and we haven’t been disappointed.Their house is specially designed to be environmentally friendly with solar power, high ceilings to let the heat out, a vegie garden, chook pen, water tanks, no fuel-wasting lawn to mow, waste recycled floorboards, special insulation to reduce the need for cooling or heating and their Prius car uses about $12 in petrol every few months.

Now he has upgraded to a Tesla so there is no fuel needed. I see him riding his bike past my house every day and rarely in the car at all.

Every year on ‘Sustainable Living Day’ his home is open to the public and Joe gives lectures about the house to show people how to minimise their use of electricity, the benefits of solar power, the benefits of having water tanks, the free range organic happy chickens being fed coffee scraps from the local coffee shop, the composting, the LED lights etc and basically shows a fantastic environmentally conscious lifestyle.

Whenever I walk past Joe’s house, I often stop a while to listen to Joe playing classical

piano ever so beautifully. He also plays guitar and ukulele and has written some very clever satirical ballads.

Before my husband died, when he was very sick with lung cancer, Joe would pop in every day to visit him and to see if we needed any help. He came up and mowed our lawn, rang the doctor when I needed some assistance, didn’t hesitate to lend me his car when mine wasn’t working when I had to make a visit to the hospital, looked after my garden and watered my plants, rang a plumber when I had trouble with my hot water system, changed lightbulbs, and always offered to help in any way possible. He was like an angel dropping in whenever I needed help. When my husband died, he was the first person to give me a muchneeded hug.

Joe hasn’t asked me to write this letter and will no doubt be surprised when he reads it. I am doing it to show people Joe is a wonderful, compassionate, intelligent, kind, caring, thoughtful, human being committed to helping people and will make a wonderful leader and politician.

He is not doing it for himself or for the huge retirement politician pay-out, he’s doing it for all the citizens in the electorate to improve their lives and the future of Noosa. He really cares.

He has more intelligence and integrity than all the other politicians put together. Joe Shlegeris is one of the nicest people I have ever met, and the best politician I have ever met and will represent Noosa with integrity as the state member and down the track I could see him as an amazing Prime Minister. I will be voting for him and I hope you will too. (As the saying goes - I’m voting Green this time).

Cherry Llewellyn, Noosaville.

Wood for the trees I HAVE recently been in contact with Noosa Council regarding the position of four very large paperbark trees along a total distance of 10 metres on a potentially dangerous corner of Daintree Way Tewantin. I’ve had two responses from people of authority; the first, recognising the obvious hazard, and subsequently recommending the removal of one of the trees.

The second, and deciding opinion, was to override the original appraisal and as such, no trees

are to be removed. My primary concern is for children walking to catch the school bus and for the safety of mothers with strollers being forced to travel along the road to avoid the highly exposed tree roots stretching completely across the nature strip.

The reason given for the final decision was because council policy stipulates the trees “are a significant asset to the streetscape and assist drivers’ perception of the nature of Daintree Way and influence their behaviour in terms of speed.”

In fact, the behaviour of drivers approaching this corner is in total contrast to what is expected in this statement. Throw another element into the equation of pedestrians who cannot be seen by drivers because the trees impair their vision and then it becomes serious.

I am not suggesting all of the trees be removed, as I believe one and possibly another, would solve the problem. As per email to me, the first council officer, who obviously had the authority to make a decision, decided: “One of the trees be removed so as the line of vision be improved.”

So, which of these gentlemen has the correct interpretation of “council policy” and where do I go from here? My concerns are genuine and all I am asking is for people’s safety to be taken into consideration. But I have a feeling that I haven’t been taken seriously by those in authority. I sincerely hope this is not the case particularly when people’s lives, and children’s in particular, are potentially at risk.

Terry Hayes, Tewantin.

What do you want?

IF YOU want no say in local planning, with all development decisions made in Brisbane ...

If you want Airbus A380s flying 24 hours a day within metres of your Noosa and Noosa Hinterland roof ...

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One night of laughter THE fabulous Adam Richard, popular comedian and radio personality, is appearing at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club for one night only.

Adam started his successful stand-up career in 1997 and has made guest appearances on popular TV shows; Hey Hey itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saturday, Rove, the Footy Show and Celebrity Splash.

Since then, Adam has been crowned the queen of gossip as Triple Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mister Bitch and has taken up a regular gig as the Fabulous Adam Richard on Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fox FM. For the past three years, Adam has made up one third of the hilarious weekly podcast â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Talking Poofyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and has recently joined ABC1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular quiz show, Spicks and Specks as team captain alongside Adam Hills and Myf Warhurst.

Adam has taken time out of his busy schedule to perform at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club in a one night only, laugh-a-minute performance.

Bookings are essential for the Laughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On Us At Sunshine show, on 20 February, from 8pm. Phone the Sunshine Beach Surf Club on 5447 5491 to book your seat.

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Comedian Adam Richard is coming to Sunshine Beach Surf Club for one night only on 20 February.

The Theory of Everything ONE of the most awarded and anticipated movies of 2015 is The Theory of Everything, opening at BCC Noosa Cinemas this week.

The Theory of Everything is the extraordinary and uplifting story of the renowned astrophysicist, Stephen Hawking (played by Eddie Redmayne), and his devoted wife, Jane Hawking (played by Felicity Jones).

The movie is based on Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memoir Travelling to Infinity:

My Life with Stephen, and is directed by Academy Award winner, James Marsh.

This love story is one of devotion, heartbreak and defying impossible odds, get the tissues ready!

WIN A DOUBLE PASS: This is your chance to win a double pass to see The Theory of Everything at BCC Noosa Cinema. Simply email your full name and mobile phone number to competitions@noosatoday.net.au - first in wins.

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Thursday 29 January 6.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: Noosa Songwriters Guild.

7pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Fiddle Me Please.

7pm: Villa Noosa: Open mic night.

Friday 30 January 6.30pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: Andy Mackay.

8pm: Cafe Le Monde: DJ Jasti.

8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Romeo's Apprentice.

9:30pm: SODA: Benny.

ANY bride who has dreamed of celebrating her wedding in one of Noosa’s most prestigious locations, now has a chance to take a sneak peek at what’s on offer at Noosa Springs.

The Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort will hold a wedding open day on Sunday 15 February, perfectly timed for any lovebirds getting engaged on Valentine’s Day. The open day will showcase two themed reception rooms overlooking the resort’s golf course, allowing visitors to compare a more formal and traditional reception to a more relaxed cocktail affair.

Brides can practice their walk down the aisle at the stunning ceremony set-up on the grassed plateau overlooking the manicured grounds, while their husbands to be can get an up-close look at the golf course.

There will also be experts on hand to help with styling ideas, photographers, celebrants and music for the big day, plus the resort’s own spa therapists can help plan the ultimate in relaxing hen’s parties.

Guided tours of the world-class day spa, championship golf course and onsite luxury apartments will run every half an hour, and there are more than $1000 in prizes to be won on the day including a Noosa Springs holiday for two or a ceremony styling package by First Class Functions.

The Noosa Springs Golf and Spa resort wedding open day will be held on Sunday 15 February, from 10am3pm.

Noosa Springs is located at Links Drive, Noosa Heads. Phone 5440 3333 for more information.

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8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Beetles.

8.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: DJ Wintex.

9.30pm: SODA: Cera.

9.30pm: Villa Noosa: DJ. Sunday 1 February 2pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: DJ Mimi Macpherson.

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

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Some sizzling celebrations THE Noosa Reef Hotel was transformed into the Little Aussie Reef for Australia Day, 26 January, celebrating all things Aussie.

Aussie tunes and games were on offer, followed by a free sau-

sage sizzle and live streaming of the Triple J Hottest 100 countdown.

DJs saw locals take to the dance floor from 6pm, with many dancing the night away.

Rob James and Debbie Mills celebrate Australia Day at Noosa Reef Hotel.

Rita Malone and Spencer Reynolds kicked back to listen to the Aussie tunes.

Barbara Briggs celebrated Australia Day with daughters Debbie Harland and Michelle McCall.

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It was a family affair for Katherine, Chloe, Cooper and Cassady Rose of Caboolture.

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Natalie Barlow and Jeff Fraser present Australia and Abroad at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery until 10 February.

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BLONDIE’S Call Me and the Eagles’ Hotel California in the one show and on the fiddle no less?

That’s all in a night for popular duo Fiddle Me This, who are playing a free show at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL on Thursday.

The duo, David Lee and Kylie Barrington, bring a memorable blend of music, fun, antics and red shoes to their performances and are becoming firm favourites at the RSL. The pair have been touring

nationally and internationally over the past 10 years bringing their unique style to places as diverse as Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Spain, Finland and the US in venues from festivals to beer gardens and everywhere in between.

The duo - David on fiddle and guitar and Kylie providing the percussion and vocals - love all styles of music bringing current hits to treasured favourites, country and good old rock and roll to the stage.

If David looks a little fa-

miliar you might have seen him as fiddle player for Keith Urban, Lee Kernaghan, Troy Cassar-Daley, Rusty and the Ayres Rockettes and even fiddle supremo Pixie Jenkins.

Kylie has also had a long career fronting the duo ‘Fretish’ until 2001. She has also appeared on various television programs, performed at the Gympie Muster and has sung on countless television and radio jingles.

Together they’re Fiddle Me This, catch them at the South Bar, from 7pm, tonight.

wildlife and inspirations from her travels to Africa and India.

Natalie moved to the Sunshine Coast four years ago from the hectic life of a graphic designer in Sydney.

While the landscape paintings she is exhibiting are mainly from other parts of Australia, Natalie finds living in Noosa inspiring and peaceful, which motivates her to

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Jeff Fraser, who belongs to the Cooroora Woodworker’s Club with his wife Lorraine, is a wood turner and spoon maker. His bowls and spoons are an example of recycling a piece of old wood into something of great use and a pleasure to look at.

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Faithfully recreating some of the best songs ever written, Late for Woodstock forms a connection with audiences that now spans three generations and will take you on a journey to rediscover the music of the Nostalgic Woodstock era.

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How to keep it healthy HEALTHY living and organic eating is the epitome of the true Noosa lifestyle, and through Organika, local brothers Kris and Josh are offering all you need to live well and be well.

Organika is a one-stop shop for all your organic needs, stocking everything from Paleo specific foods to eco-friendly batteries - there’s no excuse to not eat green and clean.

From growing their own beef on their family’s acreage to sourcing fresh produce for the family business, the passion for local and organic food has always been strong with Kris and Josh.

Organika sprouted from the brothers’ shared passion for organic foods and has grown to be one of the Coast’s most comprehensive

certified organic suppliers.

Located in Noosaville, Organika is the perfect place to take time out and enjoy a fair trade coffee or do the weekly shopping as the store boasts a warm and rustic feel that is reflected in the friendly, helpful staff.

The brothers’ dedication to organic, healthy food is obvious in their commitment to only stock certified

organic produce and eco-friendly products, plus locally grown and produced foods.

Organika’s website conveniently lists seasonal fruit and vegetables to help you plan your weekly menu to make the most of fresh, organic produce.

There is also a handy Organika App, available on Organika’s web-

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site, which allows you to utilise coupons and loyalty cards to help you save money, as well as the planet.

Organika is located at 2/3 Gibson Road, Noosaville, and is open Monday to Friday, 7am-6pm, Saturday, 7am-5pm, and Sunday, 7am-4pm.

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Site offers the pick of the crop FOOD lovers looking for a unique Noosa experience are in for a treat with the official launch of the new Noosa Food eTrail website.

The website is the work of Noosa Farmer’s Market owner Shane Stanley who said the website will help farmers, locals, and visitors, while boosting the economy.

The website will allow first-hand discover of Noosa’s dynamic food offerings, including opportunities to go fruit picking, book farm tours, visit producer retail outlets, as well as find cooking schools, markets and events.

The site contains direct contacts for local farmers and producers, including those

not usually open to the public.

Shane said it is vital to build local networks where famers can connect directly with customers and retailers.

“This is as it delivers over 50 per cent of total revenue back to the local farmers and their community, when compared with centralised food systems like larger supermarket chains, where farmers receive just 10-20 per cent of the total value,” he said.

“Considering that the Sunshine Coast agricultural sector is projected to be worth $3 billion in five years, capturing a larger piece of this pie for our farmers means we’ll be building a stronger local economy.”

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Residents and visitors are invited to unearth Noosa’s freshest and finest produce this summer at www.noosafoodtrail.com. au

Cr Sandy Bolton and website creator, Shane Stanley, with Shambhala Farm’s Jemma Edwards, whose farm features on the eTrail website.

Beating back the lunch box blues BACK to school for many mums means back to the daily drama of finding something fast, nutritious and kid-approved to put in lunch boxes.

It’s not easy and it’s downright disheartening when the lunch box comes back untouched and it’s even harder when you have kids with allergies and intolerances.

It’s a problem that Noosa local Tara Bruin knows a lot about and is working to eradicate.

Tara is a mum, an early years school teacher and former nanny and now the author of a brand new book ‘Forget the Sandwich! – Fast, easy, whole-food, kid-approved recipes and ideas from a Teacher, School-Mum and Food Blogger’.

Noosa local Tara Bruin is putting the ‘yum’ back into healthy, kid-approved lunches.

Currently available as an eBook, her book is an extension of her successful food blog www.onefinegrainfreeday.com The blog was started following her own digestive health problems and self-

healing through a grain-free lifestyle.

And through the blog and spurred on by becoming a “school mum” to two children with food intolerances, she decided to embark on writing a school lunch box handbook.

Tara’s book can be downloaded from her website onto your computer, iPad or Kindle.

“The price is less than two canteen lunches a year!” she joked about the book which is more than just recipes but also shows the how and why of lunch box-making and speaks from the perspective of a teacher.

It is also mindful of the nut-free policy that many schools now employ.

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Supercharging your food Aden and Hamish Jenkins chow down on some of The Ginger Factory's delicious icecream.

BEST-SELLING cookbook author Lee Holmes is coming to Noosa next weekend to host a special Green Brunch.

The brunch will be held at The River Read on Sunday 8 February, from 11am, where Lee will also launch her new cook book, Supercharged Food: Eat Clean, Green and Vegetarian.

To celebrate the launch of her new book, Lee has shared her Muchos Nachos recipe with Noosa Today readers.

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To veganise: Substitute the egg with 3 tablespoons ground or whole chia or flaxseeds soaked in 125 ml of water for 15 minutes.

Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, diced 1 cucumber, diced Cashew sour cream Creamy avocado dressing Coriander sprigs, to serve Nachos Chips 100 g (31/2 oz/1 cup) almond meal 1 large organic egg 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt Method: To make the chips, preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Place all the chip ingredients in a large bowl and mix with a wooden spoon to form a dough.

Place the dough on a clean work surface between two pieces of baking paper. Roll the dough out until it is 2mm thick.

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THOUSANDS of locals and visitors flooded the gates of the Ginger Factory for the 2015 Ginger Flower and Food Festival on 23 January.

The festival ran over three days showcasing Australia’s largest collection of ornamental ginger, helicionias and a host of local and celebrity chefs and foodies.

Ginger Factory GM Corinne Mikkelsen said this year’s festival had a larger focus on food.

“Initially the Ginger Festival was just flowers. As time progressed people have become really interested in the ‘paddock to plate’ experience,” she said.

“They want to know where the food is coming from, so we have added the food aspect to the festival.”

This year’s festival has attracted chefs such as Matt Golinski, Spirit House head chef Kelly Lord, Outrigger Resort head chef Michael Jenkins, plus horticultural therapist Cath Manuel.

Mr Golinski said it was wonderful to see a lot of great chefs at this year’s festival.

“It’s great to see how many people are turning up to the festival who are really keen to learn about cooking,” he said.

For the green thumbs, one of the Ginger Factory’s main suppliers of ornamental gingers and one of the festival presenters, Maureen Simons of Towen Mount Tropicals said she was impressed by the number of local presenters at the festival.

“A lot of the presenters are local, therefore we are talking about local growing conditions for our plants,” she said.

“People also know the plants we sell here will grow in our sub-tropical conditions.”

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I DON’T know about you but, gee, I am proud to be an Australian and each year I admire all the volunteers and organisers who help us celebrate.

Sure, every area in the country has its own way of enjoying everything good about being an Aussie but the end result is the same, pride.

I was delighted to see the wide diversity of local recipients of the Australia Day honours.

Multiple title-holding lifesaver Kristy Ellis, charity and indigenous champion lawyer Glenn Ferguson, Captain James Armstrong long time aged welfare advocacy supporter, state RSL leader Terry Meehan, long time veterans advocate Ray Rouhan, service to sport and healthy living exponent Olympic gymnast Brennon Dowrick, Meals on Wheels leader Philip Worthy and former Tewantin policeman now Superintendent Dale Pointon were all named after years of service.

These eight people were selected for the work they have and are doing on the Sunshine Coast.

Every one of them has done something or helped someone across the Coast and not just in where they live.

Take Philip Worthy, for example, based primarily out of the Coolum Meals on Wheels where he sits on the management committee.

He is also a volunteer and service adviser for the Maroochydore, Gympie and Pomona MOW Branches.

Before settling in Coolum, Mr Worthy was cook and administration officer for the Gympie branch and in his spare time is a volunteer with the Veteran Rural Fire Brigade.

Most of the people named, like most of us, would have spent the day celebrating knowing what they have achieved, hasn’t gone un-noticed.

I had the pleasure of presenting the Sport and Recreation Medal at the Sunshine Coast Council Awards ceremony.

It was no surprise that long time Coast Riding for the Disabled core member Julie Templeton took the honour.

The Yandina-based organisation is structured to ensure all achieve a safe, fun and encouraging lesson - to provide opportunities for those with a disability to engage in horse-related activities.

Julie also spends time mentoring other volunteers who wish to get their coaching accreditations.

It sure is a terrific list of people who just want to help others and don’t care what street or suburb they live in.

They just want to help the population of the Sunshine Coast to enjoy life.

I and my family have been National Party, now LNP supporters for life. But our national and state leaders are really making it hard for people other than true blue Liberals to support them.

Tony Abbott’s decision to give Prince Philip a knighthood is simply stupid, and especially for not consulting with at least his senior colleagues.

The Queen’s husband has more than enough titles, and at 91 I don’t think he would even care.

Premier Newman faces the acid test in Saturday’s election.

I am pretty confident the LNP will win with reduced seats in the House.

But Can Do may become a one term wonder losing his seat of Ashgrove to Kate Jones.

And, sadly, the main reason for his capitulation is he won’t consult. Should be an interesting day.

Until next time.

An OP1 calls for a celebration, Erin with her Nan, Lorraine.

Night’s all right to celebrate WHEN Erin McLaren, 17, got up in the middle of the night for a glass of water on 20 December last year and noticed four missed calls from a friend, she was prompted to check her OP score online.

The Sunshine Beach State High School dux from Mount Coolum hadn’t realised the scores were released at midnight and was astounded to discover she had received an OP1.

“It was really unexpected because I did lots of humanities subjects and maths A, so I really didn’t expect to get an OP1,” she said.

“I actually cried when I read it.”

Erin, who lives with

her 80-year-old grandmother Lorraine, wasn’t sure whether to wake her to break the good news.

“I was so excited I did wake Nan and she got up straight away and we sat and had a cup of tea at 1 o’clock in the morning to celebrate,” she said.

Erin will study a combined bachelor of laws/ bachelor of business degree at the University of the Sunshine Coast and is looking forward to exploring all the subject areas before deciding on a specialisation.

“Strangely, I sort of knew from Grade 5 that I wanted to do law,” she said.

“I’ve always really liked the idea of being able

to help people when they need it.”

“I also like a challenge and think a career in the legal profession will be very stimulating.

“I’m doing business as well because I think that will provide me with greater flexibility for a career path.”

An accomplished pianist, Erin was an active member of her school’s choir and percussion ensemble and enjoyed performing at eisteddfods and other concerts.

An estimated 3900 new students will begin studying at USC this semester, with Orientation Week to be held from 23-27 February before classes begin on 2 March.

School zone… slow down for the kids AS SCHOOL resumes, local road users are being urged to slow down and be extra vigilant when travelling in school zones.

Local police have warned they will be out in force to monitor pick-up and drop-off zones, with a traffic blitz planned for the coming days.

Noosa Heads’ officer in charge Senior Sergeant Steve McReight said parents and carers need to be patient when dropping off and collecting children.

“You never know, it could be your child you run over,” he said.

“Be patient and pay attention

to the parking zones.”

Acting Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating of the road policing command said everyone in the community needs to do their part to ensure the safety of children as they return to school.

“We want to remind road users to be aware of road rules and obey the speed limit in school zones during the signed hours,” he said. “Children can be unpredictable but by following the road rules and staying alert, you may help prevent a tragedy.”

In 2014, police issued more than 25,090 traffic infringe-

ments across Queensland for speeding in school zones.

Of that, 5,115 traffic infringements were issued during the last quarter of 2014 demonstrating motorists are still ignoring warning signs and continuing to speed in school zones.

“Police will be out in force around schools and intercept those that are caught not complying with all road rules, paying particular attention to speed, fatigue, impaired driving, failure to wear seatbelts and distracted and inattentive drivers,” Acting Sssistant Commissioner Keating said.

Unit owners tap in to water savings Heading back to school can be a stressful time for the whole family.

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By MEGAN WILSON FOR the many Noosa children returning to school this week, it can be a daunting experience.

To help with the stress of back-toschool time, local not-for-profit organisation, United Synergies, have launched a free mental health service on the Sunshine Coast for children.

The ZedTwelve program is free and available to all children aged up to 12 years.

This family friendly service is aimed at families who are experiencing, or atrisk of developing social, emotional and behavioural concerns in regards to school issues or any other issues the family may be experiencing.

The service is available all year round,

however Narelle Raeburn from ZedTwelve said the beginning of the school year can be particularly stressful for children.

“Beginning Prep and Year 7 are major transition times for children which can lead to stress and anxiety, and bring up attachment issues,” she said.

“ZedTwelve looks at all of the factors that can impact on a child’s wellbeing, and our team of practitioners work in partnership with the family and child to build social skills, strengthen resilience and coping skills, manage emotions and build healthy relationships.”

No formal referral is required to access the ZedTwelve service; however children must be eligible for a mental health care plan from a GP. For more information on this free service contact ZedTwelve on 5409 4950.

IT WILL be a Happy New Year for nearly 29,000 unit owners across Noosa and the Sunshine Coast who are set to benefit from changes to Unitywater’s pricing structure.

Most residential units, apartments, townhouses and duplexes in the region will receive an estimated average reduction of $49 in their annual bills, at current water consumption levels.

Unitywater acting CEO Glen Babington said more than 65,500 customers in the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa council areas were affected by the new pricing structure being introduced from this month, including 64,500 residential customers.

“The changes reflect our efforts to drive prices down and we will continue to work hard to identify further savings that can be passed on to our customers,” Mr Babington said.

“Our customers have said they want lower fixed charges so they

can control a larger proportion of their bill and we’ve listened.”

The changes include a standard two tiers for water usage, an increase in the tier one water usage threshold, lower fixed access charges for water and sewerage and a sewerage usage charge, capped at 740 litres per day for residential customers.

“There is more emphasis on user pays and that’s good news for unit owners who are low water users,’’ Mr Babington said.

Mr Babington said Unitywater was writing to all affected customers to explain the changes before bills under the new structure were issued from this month.

“These changes are occurring as part of a reform program we commenced more than 18 months ago,” he said.

“We inherited a complex set of fees and charges from six former council areas and when these changes are implemented, we will have a more consistent approach

to charges for water and sewerage services for our residential customers.”

Mr Babington said those who would not receive a reduction in their bills were generally higher water users and customers who were previously paying one water and sewerage access fee for multiple units on their property.

Mr Babington said the changes for residential unit owners will cost Unitywater just over $1 million in revenue each year and follow a substantial reduction in water and sewerage charges for most retirement villages in late 2014.

The 1000 non-residential customers affected by these changes are owners of non-residential vacant land and non-residential properties in mixed use complexes.

He said a new pricing structure for the remaining non-residential customers would be rolled out later this year.

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By TANIA PHILLIPS BACK to school this week doesn’t just mean a new school year and new teachers and classmates – it also means starting to think of the new sporting season.

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SPORTTODAY

Who will be king?

By JOLENE OGLE THE ever-popular Wimmers’ King of the Mountain Festival is back for another year with the race set to take place on 26 July.

Festival chairwoman Heather Manders said the planning committee was excited about this year’s event and have already started planning to make this year’s festival another success.

“The Wimmers’ King of the Mountain Festival is going strong and celebrating 37 years this year,” she said.

The Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge is back again as the main event, drawing thousands of spectators and local and international competitors.

The festival program will also include the popular school relays, tug-o-war, pram push, mountain dash, plus rides and free family activities all day.

This year’s festival also marks the 30th anniversary of the Trans-Tasman competition, a long tradition of a friendly rivalry that began in 1985 when New Zealand’s Rosalie Hyland won the local women’s category.

Asher Forbes caught this golden trevally.

Rain perfect for crabbing Will last year’s winner Ben Duffus make it three wins out of three starts at this year’s King of the Mountain race?

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Masters sweeping the pool

By TONY FROST

The Masters Swim team.

Those Noosa swimmers who attended Riverside included: Dyanna Benny, Julia Dunstall, Joe Gilbert, Anne Gripper, Bardie Gruber, Wendy Ivanusec, Rob Jolly, Geoff Lander,

Mary Lester, Helen Malar, Olga McCausland, Bob McCausland, Terry Mortimer, Ian Robinson, Robyn Selby, Adele Tucker, Ian Tucker and Bruce Warren.

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Along with the tailor the trevally has also been on the prowl, the Noosa sound has been going off with the sound of these ravenous feeders hitting bait fish on the surface.

Upriver, the jack are also out to play. The fresh water in the system tends to upset the bait fish and the jacks can’t help themselves. Surface and suspending lures along the edges first thing in the morning and diving lures, paddle vibs and soft plastic in the deeper water as the sun rises is the way to target the red devils.

Offshore, things have been a little quiet with the weather and the swell earlier in the week, but the weekend saw some nice fish boated. Coral trout were a nice prize for anglers who headed out to the Reefs, with sweet lip and cod also in the mix.

The mackerel have been a little quiet with the northerly winds we have been having, but will soon be back on the chew as the wind swings around to the south-east.

On behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures.

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YES the rain will get them walking ... it’s amassing the amount of ground the good old muddy will cover when the fresh water starts to infiltrate the normal saline water that the crabs like.

As the fresh water makes its way down the system, the crabs will also head downstream looking for a little more salt.

This is the time to get the pots out – they are out of the holes and on the move.

There is nothing more attractive to a muddy than a bit of rotting fish on the bottom of a crab pot, it’s like a drivethrough without an exit.

Remember your size and bag limit of 10 per person, you can only take the bucks and they must make size 15cm across the carapace. Elsewhere in the river, the mouth has again been the place to be with some nice tailor reported as they chase the bait on the incoming tide. Slugs, and pilchards have been responsible for a lot of the captures.

Tailor have also been taken in Woods Bay on surface lures, again first thing in the morning.

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TWENTY-TWO Noosa Masters Swim Club members kicked off 2015 in style on Sunday 18 January, travelling to the Sommerville House school pool on Brisbane’s Southbank, where Riverside City Masters’ Swim Club hosted their annual swim meet.

Noosa repeated their success of 2013, coming away from the meeting as the club to achieve the highest aggregate points from all their swimmers.

Newcomer, Trish Hughes, a graduate from the 2014 ‘Come and Try’ program, snared a medal in her first inter-club competition. State records also went to Ian Robinson in the 100 metres breast stroke (50-54 years) and Jan Croft in the 25 metres butterfly (70-74 years). “(It was) a great start to 2015, with several of our members preparing for state championships in Townsville this March and the Australian championships being hosted by Hobart in April,” club president Ian Tucker commented.

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SPORTTODAY Olympic legend and Queensland series ambassador Michael Klim, centre, pictured with swimming friend Geoff Huegill, right, will take to the ocean at Noosa Heads this Saturday.

In the swim THE ocean swimming season kicks off this Saturday at Noosa Heads with the start of Queensland’s largest swim series.

The second annual Noosa Swim Series will mark the start of the season and Olympic legend and Queensland series ambassador Michael Klim is back for more.

The former world champion is excited about the rising trend of ocean swimming and expects to see plenty

of visitors making their way to Noosa Heads to catch all the action this Saturday.

In 2015, a new long course is offered, the Noosa 3.0 is a 3km swim that gives competitors a chance to test themselves beyond the traditional 1km and 2km distances.

Other events on the day include the 2km and 1km ocean swim, a free 300-metre Kids Surf Dash, and the Teams Charity Relay where teams of

three take on celebrities and multisport athletes from around Australia.

Trophies and prizes will be up for grabs in all events, while elite swimmers will also have the opportunity to compete for a $500 cash prize in the Noosa 2.0 event.

Competitor check-in is from 8.30am-10.30am at Noosa Heads Surf Club, with a safety briefing at 10.30am.

The 300-metre Kids Dash is the

first event kicking off at 11am at the Noosa Main Beach start area, followed by the Noosa 3.0 start at 11.15am, Noosa 2.0 start at noon and the Noosa 1.0 at 1pm.

There will be a Summer Swim after-party at Miss Moneypennys’, 6 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads.

For all the details and for more information visit the event website www.iconevents.com.au/noosa-summer-swim.

Trying conditions test the bowls crowd

Noosa Heads Bowls TUESDAY men’s pairs winners were John Stratsma and Dennis Coulter.

Next best winning margin was recorded by Matt Pearson and Graeme Yeoman.

Wednesday ladies had a paddlepop event (well may you ask). Prize winners were Wendy Jarrett, Valerie Bush, Judith Boakes and Jan Burkitt.

Friday’s jackpot pairs was washed out.

Saturday pairs winners were Frank Turton and Beryl Nelson, with the triples section taken by Kerry Roberts, Eileen McDonald and Trish Parker. There was also a round of the men’s club fours played on Saturday

with David Lavery’s team scoring over Paul Rieck’s. They now progress to a semi-final match against Shane Burke’s four next Sunday, with Garyth Williams playing Bob King in the other clash.

The first of this year’s Noosa 1500 open pairs will be played next Monday and, again, a capacity field has entered. The two-game format, and attractive prize-money, has proven a real winner since the event was introduced two years ago. The last of these days will be held on the first Monday in April as we will be winding up when Coles assumes full control of our Noosa Junction site in May. Super Challenge play resumes this Saturday with Section 5 men at home to Pomona and Section 8 off to Nambour Heights. The ladies 5s are at home to Kawana with the 8s away at Scarborough.

- The Chalker Pomona Bowls THE rain last week was very welcome - however it did nothing for our bowling events.

New venue is a smash hit THE Noosa Table Tennis Club has moved to the Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Park, Noosaville after 21 years at the Bicentennial hall.

With new equipment and the potential for growth due to the larger facility, the club is looking forward to the new season starting soon. All competition players are graded and fixtures are fully organised and played in tournament standard conditions.

The club will be holding a free try out night on Wednesday 4 February from 7pm for any interested players. Apart from competition, the club has a senior social group that meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to noon, and an open social and practice session on Sundays from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

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Wednesday ladies day saw play of fours and triples. Winners of the day were Oliver MacKellar, Linda McDougall, Elizabeth Dewhirst and Tina Camp.

Thursday selected pairs - what a wash out. With only two ends played the game was called off due to the heavy rains.

Friday Twilight Bowls - well with the green looking like a swimming pool - and the players needing their umbrellas and swim suits - it was cancelled. Things were looking really grim at Pomona.

Thank heavens for Monday - Australia Day - and with 16 very happy players on the field playing two games of 12 ends - even though it was extremely hot - a great afternoon of bowls was enjoyed. Big thanks to Tina and Veronis for the wonderful Aussie barbecue and nibbles after the final game. With final winners being Garry Proctor (visitor from New Zealand) and John Davies with a 2W +17; runners-up Russell Murray and Charlie Dewhirst 2W +15.

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Food for thought: ‘The person that you take the time to acknowledge today, could end up being your friend tomorrow’ - Gary Moss, My Poetry from the Heart.

- The Green Master

NOOSA GOLF CLUB ON Saturday 24 January, 226 entrants competed in the Sir Dallas Brooks nett competition on the GA course. Scratch rating(M): 72.0.

A Grade: 1, Gus Torney, daily handicap 8, score 68; 2, Paul Neate, 12, 70.

B Grade: 1, Stephen Thorn, 14, 67; 2, Darryl Dent, 16, 70.

C Grade: 1, Brian Priebe, 22, 63; 2, Tony Cawley, 21, 67.

Placegetters: Phillip Oyston, 26, 68; Christopher Townson, 24, 69; Lester Friend, 28, 70; Trent Morgan, 15, 70 c/b; Ian Brooks, 24, 70; Stewart Shimmin, 25, 70; Mal Price, 11, 71; Michael Clayton, 17, 71; Daniel Staples, 22, 71; Gary Wood, 11, 71; Graham Hillan, 15, 71; Michael Law, 20, 71; Mark Cronin, 13, 71; Bruce Hallett, 18, 71; Michael Gardner, 12, 71; John Brodie, 18, 71; Paddy Clarke, 18, 71; Thomas Loveridge, 7, 71.

NTP: A Grade - 5th Peter Telley, 7th Jared Maunder, 10th Adam Grant, 12th, Stephen McCaul.

B Grade: Peter Cossins, Mike Quincey, Brendon Strid, David O’Connor.

C Grade: Ian Brooks, Andrew Aitken, Tony Cawley, Michael Law. Pro’s approach: A Grade - Jared Maunder. B Grade - Kevin Krogh.

B Grade, Birdie Box: Kevin Krogh, Graham Hillan, Geoffrey Smith.

Single stableford results on 24 January had 57 starters. A Grade: 1, Duncan Chesney, 41; 2, Nik Lesic, 41.

B Grade: 1, Gary Roper, 38; 2, Gordon Lund, 38.

NTP: 16th Rod Cameron, 24th Duncan Chesney, 25th Maurie Bloor.

Drawn for par: 9th Leon Turner.

Ball Rundown: Rusty Milliner 39, Russell Miller 38, Ed Tann 38, Neil Webb 37, Garth Pineaar 37, Ron Grady 37, Hans Van Heck 36, John Nickel 36.

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Tewantin Noosa Bowls WE are settling back into our bowls, although the weather has been either hot or wet!

The semi-final match-ups in the men’s championship A singles are Bob Mulvogue versus Ian Ramsden and Ken Jaekel versus David Buckley, to be played on Sunday 1 February.

Men’s Sunday AM pairs are not played this week due to A singles.

Tuesday ladies winners were Gloria Nunn, Dossie Buckley and Pat Becker (+25). Runners-up were Noel Ruff (the token male), Judy Lord and Jenny Lonie (+4).

Wednesday men’s pairs winners were Terry O’Neil and Len Saunderson (2+31). Runners-up were Bill O’Sullivan and Don Gull (1+15). The jackpot of $28 was won and ‘shared’ by teams Muir and McDonald.

Thursday night’s twilight (6-9) open pairs. Apologies, bowls were cancelled due to closure of greens.

The jackpot of $271 was not won and carries over.

Superchallenge: Silver defeated

Good nett result

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SPORTTODAY

Noosa's Matt Cuddihy showing some classic noseriding action at last year's Cricks Noosa Festival of Surfing.

Pictures: BORLAND/NFOS.

Joe Davies from the UK’s Channel Islands hangs on.

Big Three return

By PHIL JARRATT

8 DAYS OF PURE STOKE March 7-14 2015 www.noosafestivalofsurfing.com

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THE 24th annual Cricks Noosa Festival of Surfing will see the welcome and much anticipated return of the Big Three banner longboard events – the Golden Breed Noserider, the World Surfaris Old Mal and the Logger Pro divisions.

Attracting an international field of some of the world’s finest proponents of traditional longboarding, and with more than 100 surfers filling the three disciplines to capacity, each heat will surely be something not to miss.

Eight countries, including France, New Zealand, Japan and the USA, will be represented, many of the competitors entering at least two of the Big Three.

Most popular is the most recently created division, the Logger Pro. Over recent years, longboarding internationally has swayed away from its more high performance alter ego, favouring heavier, more traditional, single fin craft.

This shift has dictated the development of new judging criteria, recognising classic manoeuvres, such as noseriding and drop-knee turns, over fast cutbacks and big, off-thelip tricks.

As one of the few international log-riding events, the Cricks Noosa Festival of Surfing has gained global renown and with it, a swathe of some of longboarding’s biggest names have flooded to the event.

This year is no exception, defending champion Harrison Roach challenged by, among others, Australians Matt Cuddihy, Matt Chojnacki and former and current world champions respectively, Taylor Jensen and Harley Ingleby.

From the USA, Devon Howard, Mikey De Temple, Jesse Hinkle and Matthew Dalton, France’s impressive Delpero brothers, Edouard and Antoine, festival regular Joe Davies from the UK and Japan’s Shohei Akimoto and Masahito Kobayashi are just a scattering of names from a stellar global line-up, which will see some intense competition.

Jensen and Ingleby will back up for the Golden Breed Noserider, the pair of world champs claiming first and third respectively in the 2014 finals held in big, fast and very challenging conditions.

Competitors are required to spend as much time with five toes over the nose as possible, time being doubled for both feet on the nose in what is very often a gravity-defying spectacle.

California’s CJ Nelson, will be making the journey to Noosa for the first time in several years and has com-

missioned a 10-foot noserider board specifically for the occasion.

Revered as one of the most supreme and dynamic noseriders, he is sure to throw down the gauntlet in a highly challenging event.

The Old Mal is evocative of surfing’s longboard heyday, the early and mid-1960s period, prior to the shortboard revolution of the ’70s.

Criteria for this division differ both in the surfing and the equipment. Surfboards must pre-date 1968, invariably out-aging their pilots by at least a decade! Progressive moves are left behind in favour of the purest old school style.

Noosa’s Harrison Biden and Thomas Bexon will be defending their first and second places of 2014, and Sydney’s Matt Chojnacki, a surfer who has very much immersed himself in the surfing and culture of the era, will once again return, trying to improve on last year’s fourth place.

Join the Cricks Noosa Festival of Surfing on social media at www.facebook.com/ NoosaFestSurf and on Instagram @noosa_festival_of_ surfing.

Break for columnist Our best wishes to Noosa Today columnist, Phil Jarratt, who is currently recovering at home from a minor health scare. We hope you’re resting, relaxing and feeling better very soon. Phil’s much-loved column, Life of Brine, will be back next week.

sport today NOOSA’S BEST SPORTS COVERAGE

RACV Noosa Resort manager Darren McClenaghan and Sunshine Beach SLSC deputy president Peter Brewer with the life savers of the future. The RACV Noosa Resort sponsorship will help keep vital lifesaving equipment up to date.

Resort΄s life saving thanks

By JOLENE OGLE RACV Noosa Resort has said “thanks” to the life savers of Sunshine Beach in the form of a gold membership for the 2015 season.

Resort manager Darren McClenaghan said the sponsorship was their way of thanking the life savers for keeping locals and their guests safe.

“It’s really important for RACV to be active

in the community and support local groups,” he said.

“There is no better cause to support. After all, it’s our way to repay our thanks to the club for keeping our guests safe.”

Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) deputy president Peter Brewer said the support of local businesses enabled the club to provide their essential services.

“Thanks to such support, we can keep our

life saving facilities up to speed,” he said.

“Every year, expectations rise and we need to have the facilities to keep up.”

RACV Noosa Resort’s sponsorship will be used to purchase vital lifesaving equipment as well as help train the life savers of the future through the Youth and Cadets Training Program.

The Gold sponsorship for 2015 isn’t RACV Noosa Resort’s first sponsorship for Sunshine

Beach Surf Club, with a previous $3000 donation helping purchase safety vests for the club’s Nipper program.

The cadets and Nippers are the life savers of the future, so it is important for them to be taught the importance of water safety, have the necessary skills to execute a rescue and have adequate equipment to save a life, said a Sunshine Beach SLSC spokesperson.

Crowds enjoy the safer surf Between the

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THE reputation that Noosa’s Main Beach has for being a one of the safest family beaches in Australia was certainly endorsed on the Australia Day Weekend.

Families turned up in droves to enjoy the sunshine and safe surfing.

Despite the crowds stretching from the First Point to West Wall, life savers reported no major incidents.

A big plus towards the safe atmosphere at Main Beach has been not only the patrol work of local life guards and life savers, but also our local police. The sight of their one-man Segway patrol vehicle moving slowly along the beach area is, to say the least, re-assuring. The occasional stop to chat with beachgoers or a child getting a tour guide of this small, one-man vehicle is good to see. A big well done to all concerned.

The amalgamation of Noosa and Peregian members has been a matter of interest to many of our locals.

After a chat to life savers patrolling Peregian Beach, indications are that all is going well.

Dave Williams, captain of Patrol 4, said: “Patrol rosters have been settled and the help from Noosa has made things so much easier. The past few seasons have been pretty hard. Also Noosa has helped to upgrade our rescue equipment, in particular our vehicles. Now the feeling is really good.”

As we spoke, the ATV (allterrain vehicle) on a roving patrol, could be seen some 200 metres south of the flagged area.

Parking the patrol vehicle on the water's edge, a patrolman had entered the water to escort a family, mum, dad and two children, off a sand bank through a gutter and back on to the beach. As we watched it was obvious from his arm actions, what he was explaining - the flagged area back to their left, was

the safest place to swim. Life saving at its best.

On the weekend, the Sunshine Beach club conducted their second day of competition in the three-day series for the Nipper club championships.

The first in the series was held in December and the third will be on 8 February.

“The reason for the three days is that it can give the competitors experience in different conditions,” said Dave Gleeson the junior activities chairman.

“The other thing that we now do is to run the carnival exactly like a major branch championship. By doing this the novice kids who are a bit nervous about going to major carnivals, will then be happy to give it a go. The age limit is under-8 to under-14. It is a great learning curve without the pressure of a major title,” he said.

Last season, Sunshine Beach won gold at the branch, state and national titles in the patrol championships.

The Sunshine Beach SLSC under-9 Nippers at the start line.

Picture: SURF SHOTS This year they have backed up for more. At the recent branch titles held at Alexandra Headlands they finished second overall in the patrol and champion life saver events. As with last year, Jo Redwood is leading the coaching squad, and with her back-up team in full support a repetition of last year’s record-breaking results is definitely on the cards.

For Noosa, it was also a successful carnival. Charlotte Webber and Emily Letheridge won gold in the under-19 and under-14 divisions of

the champion female life saver.

In first-aid, Sally Wytenburg and Sarah James finished second in under-15; under-19 Elvie Wytenburg and Olivia Blight finished second.

And in the open division, Elisa Thomas and Julie Stanton finished third.

Despite the fact that these championships get little recognition the dedicated patrol people know that patrolling and first-aid is what our job is all about. Therefore, these events are the real deal.

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