Noosa Today - 26th March 2015

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Give harmony a hand STUDENTS from Noosa District State High School dedicated two masterpieces to the celebration of Harmony Day, on 21 March.

Dannielle O’Brien, Charlee Taylor, Enya Jasinski, Georgia Edwards, Rebecca Williams, Gabbie Hill and Eloise Turner didn’t mind getting their hands dirty to help create the lasting artworks that will serve as a continued celebration of the school’s diversity.

Read the full story on page 10.

Selfless soup

By JOLENE OGLE THERE’S a new restaurant in Tewantin – but this one has no menu, no wait staff and operates solely on donations.

Introducing the Tribal Communities soup kitchen that will open on 1 April, with local unsung hero and business owner Peter Holliday the driving force behind the community service.

Founded by Peter, Tribal Communities is a not-for-profit organisation that will raise funds for and operate the soup kitchen in Tewantin at the CWA Hall, thanks to the support of the Tewantin Noosa RSL. The soup kitchen will open on April Fool’s Day, Wednesday 1 April at 5.30pm, but Peter says homelessness in the region is no laughing matter.

“People often think everyone in

Noosa is rich, when it’s just not true.

We should all know a soup kitchen is needed here,” he said.

“Social problems like this are hidden in Noosa.”

Everyone is welcome to drop in to the soup kitchen and enjoy a hot meal, which Peter is currently funding himself until donors can be found.

It’s hard to imagine such a selfless act can be described as selfish,

but that is exactly how Peter sees it.

“I enjoy having people around me,” he said.

“I was in the tourism industry for over 30 years and I’ve always had groups of new people around me and since I left the industry, I’ve missed that.

“This is me being selfish and wanting to share with people. And if I can help too, that’s great.”

Peter said his dream is to open a seven-day drop-in centre for people in the community who are homeless or doing it tough.

“Everyone needs somewhere to go,” he said.

The Tribal Communities soup kitchen will open on Wednesday 1 April with meals available from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

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By JOLENE OGLE JAYMEE Haack can’t really remember her first dance performance but what is clear in her mind is how much she loved being on stage.

“I have vague memories of my first performance,” she said.

“I remember my mum getting me ready and the adrenalin rush of being on stage,” she said.

“Afterwards, I was thinking ‘man, I like this!’”

Since strapping on her dance shoes at age five, Jaymee has dedicated her life to dance, describing it as a lifestyle, not a hobby.

And now, at the age of 19, dance has also become Jaymee’s business.

After joining Dance Form Professional Studio, Jaymee taught alongside the studio’s founder and past principal Jemma Zipf since the age of 12.

So, when the opportunity came to buy the business, Jaymee knew it was the right decision.

“I love to dance, but I love to teach even more,” she said.

“This is what I want to do and I love sharing dance with others.”

Jaymee bought Dance Form Professional Studio, Cooroy, in December last year but owning her own business, and one that she has such a passion for, is still surreal for her.

“When you buy a business there is so much preparation and then

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Jaymee Haack owns her own dance studio at just 19 years old.

I have vague memories of my first performance … afterwards, I was thinking ‘man, I like this!’…

when the day comes it is like, oh it happened,” she said.

“I don’t remember the exact moment I realised (I was a young business woman), but I have always been thinking about the future, the bigger picture, for as long as I can remember and it has always been something I have aspired to be.

“Knowing I am now a businesswoman is a little hard to grasp but at the same time it is a title I wear proudly.”

Remaining focussed can sometimes be hard and Jaymee admits it was difficult to see her friends living the “high life” while she worked.

“But it’s all part of it,” she said.

“My advice to other young peo-

Jaymee Haack ple who want to get ahead is to work hard. You have to work hard to get where you want to be.”

And hard work is something Jaymee and her partner, Jake Sudrajat, 22, are well experienced in.

Last week Noosa Today featured Jake as its Youth Positive for his appointment at the prestigious Richardson and Wrench Noosa real estate agency and for already having two homes in his property portfolio.

In good news for Jake, he has just secured the sale of his first home since joining the R&W Noosa team.

Youth Positive is a chance to showcase and celebrate the talented youth in the community.

Noosa Today would love to hear from anyone who knows someone who has a zest for life, is achieving their dreams, or is busy shaping the community.

Email newsdesk@noosatoday. net.au and help Noosa Today to celebrate Youth Positive.

Santa’s Classy Helper founder and owner of Classy Lady boutique Lorraine Kenway.

Jaymee at six years old, just one year after she first started dancing.

Add to the line of gold

By JOLENE OGLE BUSINESS owner Lorraine Kenway and her group of classy ladies spend their entire year fund-raising for local families who are doing it tough and this year they need help and $2 coins.

In a unique fund-raising event, Lorraine and Santa’s Classy Helpers will attempt to raise $10,000 by collecting $2 coins. On Saturday 4 April at 7am the Golden Line event will see the coins laid out in a row on Gympie Terrace and everyone is encouraged to add their $2 coin to the effort.

A sausage sizzle will be held in the Lions Park and is the

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Last year, Santa’s Classy Helpers helped more than 300 local families enjoy a brighter Christmas thanks to their fundraising efforts throughout the year.

Classy Lady Boutique owner Lorraine began Santa’s Classy

Helpers more than three years ago with a dream to help local families make the most of Christmas.

If you would like to help grow the Golden Line, you can drop your $2 coins off on the day or to Classy Lady Boutique, 199 Gympie Terrace, prior to Saturday 4 April.

Interstate visitors are flocking to experience all Noosa has to offer. Picture: DARRYN SMITH

It’s official - we’re the best

By JOELENE OGLE NOOSA has topped the Sunshine Coast and Queensland as the most desired travel destination, according to the latest National Visitor Survey figures for the December 2014 quarter. Released last week, the statistics show an increase in interstate visitor numbers and spend in Noosa which Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham said was fantastic news and reflected Tourism Noosa’s strategy to boost visitors and spend from these markets.

“The latest interstate visitor numbers for Noosa are up 26.6 per cent to 285,000, compared to the overall Sunshine Coast region up 15.7 per cent,� he said. “The balance of the Sunshine Coast other than Noosa, recorded only 9.48 per cent meaning Noosa’s significant growth has boosted the overall Sunshine Coast results.�

Mr Massingham said it was “even more pleasing� that Noosa’s 26.6 per cent growth in interstate visitation was against a growth of only 2.3 per cent for the whole of Queensland.

Mr Massingham said a recent marketing campaign targeted to Sydney had seen significant growth from the Sydney market. “Our winter campaign expanded into Sydney this year and it is evident this has delivered results with Sydney numbers, nights and spend significantly up on the previous year,� he said. “Sydney overnight visitor numbers are up 4.8 per cent to 86,000 visitors, which is the strongest result since 2010, and visitor nights are up 20.7 per cent to 565,000 with spend surging 14.9 per cent to $135.3 million.

“Spend is important to track because while it is great to have increased visitor numbers to the destination, it is important that they are spending while in the region.�

Mr Massingham said Tourism Noosa’s strategy had been to focus on high value visitors who were more likely to spend in Noosa restaurants, with tour operators and in retail.

Noosa Councillor Frank Wilkie said the data verified the strategy of targeting high-yield interstate and overseas markets was “bearing fruit�.

“The interstate visitor to Noosa is traditionally a higher value market and Tourism Noosa’s recent campaigns and activity into these markets are obviously producing dividends for the Noosa tourism industry and community as these latest figures show,� Cr Wilkie said. “Our marketing campaign activity across digital, print and social media provides a constant presence in the interstate markets to ensure Noosa remains top of mind at all times.�

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Pomona’s banking on these guys IT’S time. After months of preparation, Pomona’s very own Bendigo Bank Agency is set to open tomorrow.

Located at 3 Station Street, the agency will initially service Pomona and the Noosa hinterland three days a week every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am-3pm.

Chairman of Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services Limited Rick Cooper said the agency would provide residents, traders and community groups with an alternative, locally-owned banking option. “The Cooroy community has already seen the benefits a local banking service can bring, both in terms of easy access to banking, and the reinvestment of profits back into the local community,� Mr Cooper said.

The agency will offer transaction and lending services, be able to process home loans, personal loans, business lending and credit cards.

There will also be opportunity to

book in financial planning and business banking appointments. In the next few weeks, an ATM will also be installed as an added convenience to locals. “We’re delighted to be able to deliver what the Pomona community asked for last year, and all indications are this agency will grow from strength to strength,� Mr Cooper said. “I’m sure the local word of mouth will mean we’ll have lots of inquiries in the coming weeks. “We know there’s great excitement about Pomona having a real say in its own future, and the new agency will be a chance to exercise that. Pam Hoens and the team are excited and ready to assist with locals with their banking needs.�

Mr Cooper said the more support the Pomona agency received, the more support the bank could offer the community.

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From page 1 Peter asks that, if it is possible, to phone ahead to let him and his team know how many people to cater for. “We don’t know how our first few nights will go, we don’t know how many people will come,� he said. “So if you can phone ahead that will help us cater for everyone.�

But it’s also OK to just drop in to the kitchen located at the CWA Hall, Tewantin, next to the post office.

The next soup kitchens will be on 5, 7, 12, 19, 21, 26, and 29 April from 5.30pm to 7.30pm each night.

For May the kitchen will be open on 2, 5, 10, 17, 19, 24, 27, and 31 May from 5.30pm to 7.30pm each night.

If you would like to help sponsor Tribal Communities or to donate, please phone Peter on 0456 077 794 or email tribalcommunities999@ gmail.com.

Back, from left, Laurie Taylor, Rob Chittick, Rick Cooper, Geoff Edwards, front from left, Heather Manders, Stephen Hilditch and Pam Hoens celebrate the opening. cent of Bendigo Bank’s retail outlets and the new Pomona agency will be fully supported by Cooroy Community Bank branch staff.

If you have any questions regarding the new agency, call Geoff, Pam

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Why everybody needs good neighbours ...

National Neighbour Day is this Sunday and is an annual celebration of community, bringing together the people next door, across the street or on the next farm for a cuppa and a chat.

NEIGHBOUR Day on 29 March is the perfect day to say thankyou to those great neighbours who help make the community such a great place to live.

Here’s to all the amazing neighbours who do so much more than bring in the bin and share a cup of sugar over the fence. We thank you for helping make Noosa such a wonderful community.

Neighbours who are there for one another: Rod and Tracy Fitzgerald with their neighbours Joc and Rob Boardman of Doonan.

I AM fortunate to live in a good street where many of us have known each other for several years. My neighbours Hazel and Peter have become dear friends during the last dozen years or so. Without their looking out for me in so many ways, it would have been difficult for me, approaching 80, to have maintained my independent lifestyle.

Not only do Hazel and Peter help me with mundane tasks like the wheelie bins (I’m so lucky my opposite neighbour, Allan, looks after this task also), newspaper collection, and mail when I’m away, but they have also driven me to hospital and specialist appointments numerous times and collected me, no matter whether rain or shine.

When I had two ginger moggies, Hazel and Peter would cheerfully

Picture: DARRYN SMITH step in to feed and pat them while I was away, at the same time making sure everything was in order in the house. They are people with an unselfish and very caring view of life and I’m not the only beneficiary of their kindness. I’m just lucky to live so close to them.

Anna Palthe, Marcus Beach.

EIGHTEEN months ago we bought our touch of paradise. Being new to Queensland and even newer to Doonan, the previous owners introduced us to “them next door”, Rod and Tracy. An instant rapport was felt by all parties which has only strengthened over the past year and a half.

The list is long; from mowing our lawns while away, taking in/out our bins, blowing leaves from our driveway, loaning not only garden tools but manual labour to boot, having us over for dinner regularly, sorting out issues (irrigation, tanks, and water treatment systems – we from the southern states have little knowledge of), introducing me to the best hairdresser is Noosaville.

But, the most endearing generosity came when we were selected by two kittens from the RSPCA. Having to travel to Melbourne for a 70th, Rod and Tracy immediately offered to look after our new treasures. And not at our place, but theirs.

As the fur babies were so young we kept them indoors, and that

proved no impediment to Rod and Tracy. They built a cat run for the kittens. Yes. A cat run. Complete with toys, pillows and an armchair.

Oh and dinner time included prawns, no less. Cat heaven! If that doesn’t make them the best aunty and uncle any self-respecting moggie has, then I don’t know what does.

I could wax lyrical about just how lucky we are to have them in our lives, which heightens our love of this wonderful part of the world and makes us feel so happy to be here.

Thankyou Rod and Tracy, you’re the best there is.

Rob and Joc, Doonan.

OUR neighbour is in her eighties and every day she plays the piano for only a few minutes. I mentioned to her one day that the sound of the classical piano was so soothing and relaxing. Now, when she knows I am home, she plays for at least an hour.

I often take a seat in the backyard near the fence so I can hear the music well. She said she was worried the music would be annoying so she didn’t want to play too much. I’m glad she now plays for as long as she likes. Creating music can be amazing for the soul. Thank you, Betty, for your beautiful music.

Andy and Kim, Peregian Beach.

Neighbours need to keep it nice

By JOLENE OGLE COUNCILLOR Sandy Bolton is leading the movement towards happy, healthy communities and said the best place to start was with the people next door.

“When it comes to neighbour conflict, about 30 per cent of complaints to council result in a ‘tit for tat’ situation,” Cr Bolton said.

“If one neighbour complains the other will find something to complain about too. There are no winners in this situation.

“When a complaint goes straight to council, the offending person is usually the last to know there is even an issue.”

Cr Bolton said conflict resolution was all about communication.

“Go over to your neighbour and have a chat. Talk about what’s bothering you and work out a solution,” she said.

“I understand some people can find it hard to approach others about issues, but your neighbour will be much happier having the conversation with you than with a council officer.”

Cr Bolton said the most common issues between neighbours included constant noise, pet behaviour, overflow of water from other properties, fences, and overhanging trees.

“Sometimes your neighbour is unaware these things are causing issues,” she said.

“You need to have a conversation with your neighbour, and take an approach of tolerance and flexibility.

“Good, happy neighbours means a good happy street and a good happy community.”

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Councillor Sandy Bolton is leading the movement towards a happy, healthy community in Noosa.

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Brianna Harding is one of the lead guides for the SUP sessions.

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Boardwalk Boats owner Lachlan Stevens with Sandra Harding.

Therapy through recreation

By JOLENE OGLE MOTIVATED by his own personal loss, local businessman Lachlan Stevens is determined to help cancer survivors regain their confidence and get back out into the world.

Owner of Boardwalk Boats, Lachlan has experienced the devastation of cancer in his family and said he wanted to give back to the community by offering free therapeutic recreation for breast cancer survivors.

“We’ve already done about 10

to 15 sessions and it’s going really well,” he said.

“There are the initial jitters when the women come along, but once they are out there on the (stand-up paddle) boards, they have a great time laughing and enjoying the social interaction.”

Along with National Breast Cancer Foundation Sunshine Coast chair and breast cancer survivor Sandra Harding and her daughter Brianna, Lachlan offers kayaking and stand-up paddle (SUP) board sessions for breast cancer survivors.

Sandra said the sessions were a great form of therapy, bringing women out of their comfort zone and welcoming women through all stages of breast cancer.

“Some of the women who come along are receiving treatment and this gives them something to focus on rather than focus from one appointment to the next,” she said.

“Instead, you can focus on the beautiful surrounds of Noosa.”

Sandra said SUP boarding is much easier than it looked and

once you get the hang of it, it was just great fun.

“And you don’t feel sore the next day,” she said.

The therapeutic recreation sessions for breast cancer survivors are held at Boardwalk Boats, Sheraton Jetty, Noosa Parade every Wednesday morning from 7.30am, except for school and public holidays.

The sessions are free for breast cancer survivors and all are welcome to come along and enjoy.

POLICE have been blitzing the local roads as part of a state-wide effort to reduce road trauma this coming Easter holiday.

Operation North Key is a month-long traffic operation that will run until 31 March.

As part of the operation, local police patrolled Noosa and surrounds for a 24hour period on St Patrick’s Day, 17 March.

Throughout the day, 236 random breath tests were carried out with two people charged with drink driving, one person charged with drug driving, 36 speeding tickets were issued and two vehicles were deemed defective.

Other changes included two public nuisance offences, one resist arrest and two move on notices, plus driving without a seatbelt and using a mobile phone while driving.

Noosa Heads officer in charge Senior Sergeant Steve McReight said motorists were warned there would be more traffic operations.

“Our aim is to reduce drink driving and road trauma on our roads,” he said.

“We will be using mobile radar units, increased patrols, random breath testing and high visibility breath testing sites,” he said.

Police in holiday safety push LOCAL police are urging people to be smart and secure their homes before heading off on holidays this Easter.

Senior Sergeant Steve McReight said people needed to remember to do the small, but important things, when preparing to go on holidays.

“Cancel the paper delivery and have the neighbour bring in your mail,” he said.

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ON 16 March Ellie’s family posted to her Facebook page a sad goodbye to their baby girl.

“We want to thank you all for your love, support and prayers. Ellie fought so hard the past three weeks,” the post read.

“Early this morning, Ellie got her wings and is now free of this disease.”

Ellie Topliff captured everyone’s heart with her gorgeous smile and her courage as she fought her diagnosis of the extremely rare Tay-Sachs disease.

With no treatment and no cure, Ellie’s life expectancy was between two and five years.

The brave little girl, who found a place in anyone’s heart who was ever lucky enough to meet her, will remain forever in our thoughts.

Our thoughts are with Ellie’s family who have lost a beautiful young lady.

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Sun rises on beach service “We wanted to ensure the day was special for those who have served and their families while also sharing the stories with the broader community.”

Playwright and Noosa councillor Frank Wilkie, who wrote the script for the performance, said the aim was to highlight the popular myths and personal sacrifices of the Gallipoli campaign.

“It’s difficult to research this topic and not be deeply moved, like many of their allies were at the time, that these men would volunteer for such a hellish task,” Cr Wilkie said.

“It’s important we honour them, not by glorifying war, but by what is hoped to be an honest testament to their courage and dedication to their mates.”

The Anzac Day Parade is another tradition that stirs the heart and the Tewantin parade will start at 9am with a route from Sidoni Street to the cenotaph in Memorial Avenue.

The parade this year will include the New Zealand Veterans Band to underscore the meaning of the “NZ” in Anzac as well as the Tewantin State School Band and the Noosa District Pipe Band.

As an additional highlight this year there will be riders from the Australian Light Horse Brigade included in the parade. The parade

is followed by a morning service at the cenotaph with the traditional service and a warbird flyover.

The day wouldn’t be complete without a game of Two Up which was played extensively by Australians soldiers during World War I. Two Up will be held at the Tewantin Noosa RSL from 10am to 2pm.

There are several other aspects of the day being hosted for subbranch members and their families including a cemetery service at Tewantin Cemetery with courtesy buses leaving Noosa Main Beach at the conclusion of the Dawn Service; a breakfast in The Bistro at Tewantin Noosa RSL; and a ticketed luncheon at Tewantin Noosa RSL for current and past servicemen and women and their families.

Inquiries and ticket bookings for these aspects of the day can be made with the Tewantin Noosa RSL sub-branch office on 5447 1981 or armnavair@westnet.com. au.

While organised by the Tewantin Noosa RSL sub-branch, the 2015 Noosa Anzac Day is proudly supported by the Queensland Government, Tewantin Noosa RSL and Citizen’s Memorial Club, Noosa Coast Guard, Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club, Kennards Hire, Noosa Sea Scouts, SES and Noosa Council.

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ANZAC Day is a day the nation remembers Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

This year, to mark the centenary of the landing of Gallipoli, Tewantin Noosa RSL has organised a once-in-a-lifetime Gallipoli landing tribute on Noosa Main Beach.

Anzac Day traditionally begins with the Dawn Service, a reminder of the dawn landing on Gallipoli in 1915.

This year the Noosa Dawn Service commences at 4.30am on Noosa Main Beach in front of the Noosa Surf Club.

A few additions have been included into the Dawn Service this year to mark the significance of the centenary.

There will be a slide show on the big screen; a theatrical performance underscoring the spirit of Anzac and performances from the Noosa Chorale and Mic Travers and an appearance by the New Zealand Veterans Band. Tewantin Noosa RSL president Steve Drake OAM said it was important to mark such a significant occasion with something special for Noosa.

“We know this year’s Dawn Service will be both touching and memorable and are humbled by the support and involvement from throughout the community,” Mr Drake said.

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By KATIE DE VERTEUIL THIS Sunday, Noosa residents will join the world’s biggest blackout, when lights are turned off in support of Earth Hour.

A worldwide grassroots movement uniting people to protect the planet, Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007 and is organised by WWF with the purpose of engaging a massive mainstream community on a broad range of environmental issues.

With the ever increasing impacts of climate change, businesses, individuals and community groups locally are looking at new ways to decrease their carbon footprint and increase environmental sustainability.

The University of the Sunshine Coast is the perfect example of environmental innovation.

Late last year, the institution received national recognition for its innovative waste management system, which has led to a 75 per cent reduction in throwaway waste.

The USC program, which was launched in mid-2013, included the introduction of smaller desk bins for staff and communal recycling stations.

It also involved the installation of a large, on-site composter, which can process up to a tonne of biodegradable waste each week.

In February this year, USC furthered its environmental friendliness by becoming a water refill campus. In partnership with Do Something! and Pro Acqua, the university is showing commitment and leadership to sustainability through providing a true alternative to bottled water with the installation of three water refill vending machines. These machines dispense

Forum on world heritage site LORD Howe Island lies in the South Pacific Ocean, about 600km directly east of Port Macquarie, so it is part of New South Wales.

The island is a volcanic remnant, and in 1982 gained World Heritage status due to its outstanding natural values. These include the great number of plant and animal species unique to the area.

Lord Howe Island’s fringing coral reef is the southernmost reef ecosystem in the world.

At Noosa Parks Association’s Friday Environment Forum on 27 March, you can learn about the

protection of Lord Howe Island’s environment from invasive weed species and view a DVD of the climb to the summit of its tallest peak, Mt Gower.

Come along to Noosa Parks Association’s Environment Centre, Wallace Drive, Noosaville, from 10am for coffee, with the forum commencing at 10.30am. Meet Valda in the car park at 8.30am for an interpretive birding stroll in Wallace Park. All are welcome.

Visit www.noosaparks.org.au for information and you can ‘Like’ NPA on Facebook.

Green way to go Paul Camilleri demonstrating USC’s recycling bins. chilled, micron-filtered still or sparkling water for a substantially low cost to users. USC also provides 18 free aqua bubblers (bottle refilling stations) and over 50 water fountains across the campus.

“This initiative aligns with the university’s goal to reduce waste going to landfill and empowers the USC community to be environmentally responsible through providing a variety of alternative choices,” USC sustainability officer Hailey Bolland said.

“By choosing to refill your water, you can save money and help us to prevent approximately 40,000 plastic

water bottles per year going to landfill.

So far the environmental savings since the trial period began in July last year to December have been ten-fold.

Two-hundred and forty-nine kilograms of plastic bottles were saved, this the equivalent to the weight of a male African lion.

This totalled to 289kg carbon emissions being saved, the equivalent of driving about 1200km in a large car (road trip from Brisbane to Canberra).

Impressed with students and staff reaction to the two initiatives, Ms Bolland wished to thank everyone for their support.

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Break bad habits: We’re all guilty of leaving lights on when we’re not in the room or boiling a full jug for just one coffee, but all these things can add up to serious energy consumption. Try to break these habits and watch the electricity bill decrease.

Invest in green: There is an environmentally friendly option for most household items these days, from recycled toilet paper, to grey water friendly washing liquids. Have a look for the products that are best for the environment next time you’re doing the family shop. You’ll be surprised to find most are the same price or even cheaper than the chemical alternative.

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Recycle and reuse: Did you know you can recycle aerosol cans? There is a list of recyclable items that many people throw away to eventually become landfill. Take a moment to see what can be recycled by visiting www.planetark.org. If the items can’t be recycled, such as clothing, maybe they can be reused as rags or donated to a charity to help raise funds for local causes.

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Hands up for harmony

By DARRYN SMITH DOZENS of students from Noosa District State High School plunged their hands into brightly coloured paint on Friday to celebrate cultural diversity for Harmony Day. The students were creating one of two multi-coloured hand painting masterpieces with the help of school chaplain Shane Briggs.

Shane said the students decided to celebrate Harmony Day by creating two eye-catching art pieces including a cobweb-like installation of coloured wool and a mural painted with handprints on a door.

“The cobweb was made by the students to represent the students’ different cultures and belief systems all working together,” he said.

Year 12 students Danielle O’Brien and Rebecca Williams spent

more than six hours creating a large part of the web-like installation.

“We have been organising this for Harmony Week to represent our school and how people should come together,” Danielle said.

Shane said the handprint mural was to represent people coming together, celebrating the diversity of colour representing the student’s cultural backgrounds and belief systems.

Jasmine Tedge working on the Unity Web as part of Harmony Day at Noosa District State High School.

Pictures: DARRYN SMITH

United in many colours NOOSAVILLE State School students went orange to do their part to support Harmony Day on Tuesday last week.

The newly inducted leadership group for 2015 spearheaded hundreds of students and teachers by wearing bright orange shirts.

Noosaville State School principal Mary McMahon said she was excited that the school was getting behind the message that differences should not separate people.

“We’re all raising awareness for Harmony Day as it fits in perfectly with our school motto - Be the best you can be,” Ms McMahon said.

A glass section of the door has been left blank to feature posters of humanitarian projects, the first of which will be in aid of the crisis in Vanuatu.

Harmony Day is celebrated on 21 March and is also known as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and has been celebrated since 1996.

Shane said there is a lot of dishar-

mony is the world today and that is why it’s important to practise tolerance.

“In our world today there is obviously a lot of disharmony because of people’s belief systems, but I think if we aim at understanding and having dialogue about working together, we would go a long way toward peace in our communities and appreciating each other’s diversity,” he said.

Year 12 student Keala Huisman celebrates Harmony Day.

Jed having his head shaved.

“Like so many other schools, at Noosaville we celebrate our cultural diversity as being one of our greatest strengths.

“This example starts with our school leaders and I know this is a combined project they’re all excited about being involved in."

Harmony Day is celebrated every year on 21 March to coincide with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

The message of Harmony Day is everyone belongs and is a day to celebrate Australia’s diversity - a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home.

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overseas or have at least one parent who was.

85 per cent of Australians agree that multiculturalism has been good for Australia.

After English the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, Cantonese, Greek, Vietnamese, Tagalog/Filipino, Spanish and Hindi.

More than 60 Indigenous languages are spoken in Australia.

92 per cent of Australians feel a great sense of belonging to their country.

Details taken from ABS 2011 Census data.

Local lawyer’s locks off by law LOCAL lawyer Jed McNamara has raised more than $1600 for the Leukaemia Foundation Shave for a Cure by losing his locks on Tuesday.

Jed is a partner at local law firm SPM Law and said he was more than happy to shave his head and raise funds for a worthy cause.

“My hair will grow back and I’ve raised some much-needed funds along the way,” he said.

This is the first time Jed has taken part in the Shave for a Cure and said he is only nervous about regrowing grey hair in the weeks to follow.

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Arts theatre facelift nears completion

By KATIE DE VERTEUIL NOOSA Arts Theatre’s longawaited renovations are almost finished, with the final touches being put in place for the opening of David Williamson’s Queensland’s premier of “Cruise Control” next month.

This is the third stage of the work which began in 2012 as part of the theatre’s ongoing commitment to providing the best venue, productions and variety in Noosa.

The funding of the refurbishment has all come through fundraising initiatives along with the loyal support of Noosa locals Andrew Mckellar (architect), Damien Davidson (builder), Gull Brothers, Reece Plumbing, DDB Construction and Ben Robson Plumbing, who all swung into action with a tight timeline for the facelift.

On your next visit to Noosa Arts Theatre, expect to enjoy a new bar, and an extended box office and courtyard.

Backstage renovations include expanded costume wardrobes and enhanced storage facilities.

“The first two stages of the renovations, which started back in 2012, were about increasing the comfort for patrons and performers, this stage was really all about the volunteers,” office manager of the theatre Stephen Moore said.

“We now have a much more

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Photo Noosa Arts Theatre's Jodie Brezzi, Stephen Moore and Carole Dacey enjoying the fantastic new box office. logical set up for the bar and box office areas, which not only make the theatre more presentable overall but allows the volunteers to offer an easier and more efficient service.

“This ensures that the overall theatre experience is more enjoyable for all.”

The first two stages have significantly increased attendance to productions at the local theatre

and with 70 per cent of tickets already sold for the first play of the year, the group is sure that 2015 will prove another great season.

“Noosa is certainly a theatre going community and we are excited for what the year has to offer.”

Full details and bookings are available at www.noosaartstheatre.org.au or by contacting the theatre directly on 5449 9343.

Season 2015 at Noosa Arts Theatre Cruise Control – April One-Act Play Festival – July Quartet – September Mel’s Angels – October Side by Side Sondheim – November/December

Noosa’s Erin McLaren with the other lucky recipients of the inaugural Thompson Excellence Scholarships each to the value of $32,000.

School keeps bright kids on Coast

By KATIE DE VERTEUIL NOOSA’S Erin McLaren is one of four high school students starting at the University of the Sunshine Coast this semester to have received USC’s inaugural Thompson Excellence Scholarships, each to the value of $32,000. These prestigious scholarships, funded through a generous $5 million gift to the university by Roy and Nola Thompson last year, were presented at USC’s 2015 Semester One Scholarships Presentation Ceremony recently.

The 17-year-old graduated from Sunshine Beach State High School last year with an OP1 and has commenced a combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business.

Anzac twist to save life

With a five-year degree ahead of her, Erin said she was extremely grateful for the scholarship which would ensure that she was able to concentrate fully on her studies without the worry of earning enough money to maintain herself.

“It really takes the stress out of uni life as I won’t have to be worrying if I have enough money to fill up my car with petrol or buy the weekly groceries, those small yet significant dilemmas that so many uni students face,” Erin said.

“It is so generous of the Thompsons and it really helps to put USC, which is often an underrated university, on the map.”

The Thompsons’ $5 million dollar gift was matched dollar-fordollar by USC to fund construction of the university’s first multi-

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level carpark, which is almost complete.

As well as keeping USC ahead of demand for parking bays as it continues to grow, revenues raised from the carpark’s operation in the university’s regulated parking zone will fund the Thompson Excellence Scholarships scheme for decades to come.

Mr Thompson said his donation to USC was aimed at establishing something that would support Sunshine Coast students over many years into the future.

“Scholarships to keep bright kids on the Coast and to help those struggling to afford to go to university, funded by a new carpark, seemed like a good way to do this,” Mr Thomson said.

USC’s Vice-Chancellor Profes-

sor Hill said USC and its students were fortunate to have the support of Roy and Nola Thompson.

“Hundreds of students will benefit from these scholarships over the years ahead, giving them the opportunity to get degrees and pursue the careers they want,” he said. The other recipients of the scholarship are Brendan Boyd of James Nash State High School who achieved an OP1 and is starting a Bachelor of Biomedical Science; Tayla Dokonal of Unity College who scored an OP2 and is enrolled in a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and Naomi Joyce of Suncoast Christian College who achieved an OP1 and is studying a combined Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and Bachelor of Arts.

IT IS such an honour to devote today’s column to the great men and women who gave their lives for fellow Australians to live in harmony and freedom.

Along with Australia Day, Anzac Day is a monumental celebration of what is good about being alive in the 21st century.

The plight of helping others has been made a bit clearer to me over the past few months.

I have been heavily involved helping set up a sister city relationships with local Coast Surf clubs and the fledgling Vietnam Lifesaving Association.

A long time mate of mine and former Coolum lifesaver Duncan McLean has been living in Vietnam for the past 10 years, married with children.

During this time, Duncan has seen first-hand the terrible increase of deaths from drowning in the Asian country. A total of 15,000 drownings every year, with a breakdown of a person dying every four minutes and plenty of them kids under four.

Duncan has worked closely with the government and, of course, national lifesaving in Australia, to secure support.

Lifesaving Australia has supported financially several hit-and-run missions into the country to help train the locals.

Cudgen veteran David Field is the leader of that group that has achieved some major milestones, over the past two years.

Sadly, the funding like most things, is coming to an end and David needs help.

Fellow Noosa Today columnist and Noosa rep Ron Lane along with representatives from Coolum and Mooloolaba are united in their push to help.

Mr Field has organised a group of 20 who are there right now, celebrating Anzac Day and then helping train locals in the fundamentals of lifesaving.

The passionate lifesaving instructor is calling for all coast clubs to help in at least donating old equipment.

Rescue boards, skis, goggles, tubes, basically anything that can be used in saving lives.

It is hoped to store the items and then after some fund-raising ship the much-needed equipment overseas.

There is also the opportunity to align with a sister city agreement to secure a lasting relationship.

I am aware that Maroochydore has a similar agreement with a club in Japan.

I also noticed that surf clubs aren’t the only locals helping Vietnam, a group dubbed Project Vietnam has been helping in a humanitarian service for the past 25 years.

Based out of Coolum, 15 of its members are currently in Cambodia helping supply and install water tanks in high schools, and once completed water will be supplied to over 1000 children.

Next week the group will trek across to Vietnam where they will help rebuild six existing rooms into treatment and diagnostic venues for disabled children.

I remember my trip to Guam in 2002 for the Pacific Games to commentate on boxing and triathlons.

On my day off, I took a drive around the island and went to the historical war site where you could envisage the morning attack of the US Navy fleet on the Japanese-held island.

Reading the soldier names on the site's wall of heroes, really made me proud and happy to help where I can.

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Fitness makes a supple difference

By KATIE DE VERTEUIL FIT, focused and feeling fantastic, a group of local Noosa mums are taking on the national bodybuilding stage.

Earlier this month Jane Muir, Andrea Patterson and Tarnya Adams competed in the 2015 International Natural Bodybuilding Association’s (INBA) Novice Rising Star and Rookie of the Year Championships in Victoria.

This was the first of many competitions on the INBA schedule this year and for the little local crew it was a massive success.

Bikini Entrant Andrea Patterson, aged 34 and mum of two, received a first in the Bikini Mumma Division, second in Bikini 30-plus and fourth in Bikini Open.

On top of a fantastic result, due to Andrea coming first, coach Jane Muir received the champion trainer award for the same division.

Fitness Model Entrant Tarnya Adams, aged 46 and mum of two, went in as a first time novice and looked stunning on stage showing off an impressive transformation and received top seven in the Fitness 30-plus in what was a highly competitive lineup.

Jane Muir, aged 41 and mum of one, received a second in Figure 40plus, fourth in Figure International and a second in the Figure Open Division.

Jane, who has worked 20 years in the industry, only became involved in body sculpture 12 months ago.

“There is this old-fashioned stigma that body building is surrounded with drugs and but the introduction of INDA is changing this,” Jane said.

“There is now a huge following in every state.

“In Queensland it is massive there are close to 800 to 900 competitors each time.”

With women aged 20 through to 50 competing, the popularity of the

Left: Jane Muir.

Below: Tarnya Adams.

sport is continuing to grow.

Jane said this was due to the health benefits and self-satisfaction surrounding the sport.

“At the end of the day the results speak for themselves and whether the judges like you or not, no score can take away the self-satisfaction of what you have achieved,” Jane said.

“No matter what happens, you walk off that stage in the best condition that you have ever been in.”

The mums go through 15 weeks of serious prep into competitions which are spread out across the year.

Jane said that while achieving a level of fitness to reach the stage was achievable for anyone, it is not an easy task and takes true dedication.

“It really helps if your whole family is on board, because it is a really disciplined lifestyle,” Jane said.

“It’s about clean eating and keeping a strong exercise routine and when you have the support of those around you it makes it that much more achievable.”

Stretching the hand of friendship for fund-raising LOCAL Pilates trainer Kelly Carthy is turning her body toning classes into fundraising classes to raise money for those affected by Cyclone Pam. Kelly said she was “deeply affected” when she heard of the devastation caused

by Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu and wanted to do her bit to help.

“In Australia we have the infrastructure in place to deal with a disaster such as Cyclone Pam, but people in Vanuatu don’t,” she said.

“I think they are really going to need our help so I wanted to do something. As I am a trainer, I thought why not help people in the community as well as people in Vanuatu.”

Throughout the month of March, Kelly has dedicated her Friday morning classes to raising funds for the Australian Red Cross.

Kelly said she has wanted to give back to the community for some time and turning her Friday classes into donation classes is a great way to support local and international causes.

Funds raised at the next two Pilates by the Sea classes on 27 March and 3 April will be donated to the Australian Red Cross, with the 10 April class funds going to the Black Dog Institute.

Kelly’s classes are held on Friday mornings from 7am to 8am on Noosa Main Beach in front of Sails restaurant.

Participants will need to bring a mat and water, plus a donation.

Andrea Patterson.

Biosphere group means business

By JOLENE OGLE

Kelly Carthy is turning her classes into fund-raising opportunities to help those in need.

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MORE than 50 people gathered at the Noosa Council chambers on Thursday night to select the new steering committee for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve (NBR) Association.

It took more than an hour for the gathered group to decide on the people who will be responsible for creating the association’s constitution, but in the end eight locals were accepted.

Some community members were concerned about a small group of people being responsible for the constitution, but Noosa mayor Noel Playford assured the group the steering committee would be driven by the community members who wanted to take part.

“The constitution will have to be OK’d by the community members who want to take part in the process,” he said.

Mayor Playford said the steering committee would work to create the draft constitution of the group before welcoming feedback from the community. Once agreed upon, the constitution would be sent to the Office of Fair Trading

for approval.

The steering committee includes former Noosa Biosphere social sector board member Lorraine Bird, Noosa Chamber of Commerce mentor John Wood, local business owner Jeff Nuske, former banker John Horn, Noosa Biosphere secretary Jo Ball, Kin Kin State School principal Trent Shaw, sustainable farmer Dick Barnes and former Noosa councillor and local business owner Bob Jarvis.

The NBR Association steering committee is the first step in establishing the NBR Association that will form the working sector of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF).

NBRF board member Raul Weychardt said the association would represent the active arm of the new Biosphere management model.

“We need a group of doers,” he said.

“The current community groups who focus on specific areas will continue and they may or may not take part in the association, but the association is about the broader view.”

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LETTERS

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Keep it clean

THUMBS up to all the people who are letting people in along the detour route for Walter Hay Drive.

I WANT to say thankyou to the really nice lady who helped me load my groceries into the car at Noosa Civic. Thankyou. I could see you were in a rush but you stopped to help me anyway. I hope you have a lovely deed done for yourself.

IN RESPONSE to M. Hill’s letter in last week’s Noosa Today, I would firstly like to say thankyou for being supportive of Clean Up Australia Day and the efforts of those who volunteer their time to make Noosa a little cleaner each year. It could not take place or be the success it is without the willingness of site supervisors and many people who volunteer to roll up their sleeves and willingly get their hands dirty picking up after others, as well as generous local businesses.

As far as bringing back the ‘hard rubbish’ collection, you may remember that one of the first items on the agenda for the reinstated Noosa Council was to reintroduce a kerbside collection for ‘hard rubbish’ early in 2014.

Council is planning to have the next kerbside collection around September this year, and will be discussing the costs in upcoming budget discussions.

Council may even consider how this service may be improved in the future. I am confident that the reintroduction of the annual Kerbside Clean Up has already made an improvement in the volume of unwanted items being dumped in our environment.

Joe Jurisevic, Noosa councillor.

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A BIG write off to the woman behind me in the traffic who was using the time to apply her make-up and do her hair. Stop! You are going to cause an accident.

To the man who threw his cigarette butt out of his car window while driving along Noosa Parade, shame on you. That kind of behaviour is disgusting and disrespectful to the environment.

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BATS are back or rather, they never left, but have again increased to a level that totally disrupts our lifestyle and is quite distressing.

Council say they are monitoring them – why?

When they told us they had no intention of doing anything about them and (Councillor) Tony Wellington said nobody is complaining.

However, after a long and concerted effort last year that got us nowhere, people are at a loss to know where to go to be given a fair hearing – certainly not the council. It is interesting too that the council is wielding the axe on people walking their dogs off-leash in offleash areas, from which they gain great pleasure, whereas those of us being inundated by bats (which certainly does not bring us any pleasure) are shown no respect or consideration at all.

I don’t know if people realise the noise is constant, day and night, which I cannot understand as surely they must sleep sometimes.

However, it appears not, so that at night it is hard to sleep, even with earplugs, and it is no longer possible to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner in the garden. As well, there is the smell and the mess that we have to deal with.

Why are few people worrying about the sad loss of koalas in Noosa, which is a much more concerning problem than bats.

Koalas are loved, they don’t annoy people with their constant squawking, mess and nasty smells, and we hear very little about their preservation.

There is also the safety issue of the helicopter trying to land at Noosa Hospital, which would be impossible with half a million bats flying around. It seems the authorities have lost the plot on what is good for the people who live and pay taxes here.

As I have commented previously, if the bats were to move to Noosa Woods at the end of “posh” Hastings Street there would be an uproar. Help would be appreciated.

N. Lilley, Tewantin.

Price of freedom FREEDOM of speech is a wonderful thing.

Your right to express your opinion, without defaming, is part of our democracy. But, sometimes I wonder at the motives of some people and their reasons for expressing their views outside of their area.

One such person is John Lobb, Peregian Springs, part of the Sunshine Coast Council.

Mr Lobb serves on a body corporate committee and Neighbourhood Watch at Peregian Springs, where there is a considerable amount of dissent among residents. Some to-do with the Sunshine Coast Council, who charge us full council rates and yet we pay body corporate fees and there is a doubling up of services. There is an amount of problems with the developer who made promises when we purchased here and most of those promises have gone out the window.

I do wonder as to why Mr Lobb does not use his time to write about matters closer to home.

I too am on a body corporate committee and most of us are sick of banging our heads on the brick wall that we are talking to.

Tom Allsop, Peregian Springs.

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Not so professional I’VE SPOKEN with numerous of my fellow Noosa surfers who, along with myself, were all appalled and amazed at the blatant arrogance of the so-called professional surfers post-Noosa Festival of Surfing. During a two-hour session at Nationals, I personally experienced and observed each and every other fellow board rider be dropped in on or snaked by these surfers who are supposed to be the pinnacle of the sport. What I don’t understand is, how they can drop in on another surfer’s wave and think that’s OK due to their status as a professional or sponsored longboarder. If anything, they should be setting an example of surf etiquette, not destroying it.

I got out of the water after two hours, feeling let down. I, as an older surfer, look to these young talented riders as the upcoming leaders and standard bearers of the sport of surfing. To see this behaviour from these young men and women was most disappointing.

Maybe Phil Jarratt and the festival organisers need to remind these guys and girls to show respect to other surfers – if I see someone on a wave, I will not drop in. That is the correct etiquette.

Therefore, why can’t these guys and girls follow this time honoured code? Just because they are professionals photographed for magazines or have been in surf movies, does not exempt them from surfing etiquette.

I hope Phil Jarratt and the festival organisers take note of this and remind their competitors that they need to do the right thing in the water like everyone else is expected to. I’m sure if I dropped in on one of these pros they would yell, swear and squeal like a cut pig!

I had the owner of a surfboard company drop in on me twice during my two-hour surf.

I had always wanted to buy one of his greatlooking logs, but after that display of arrogance and contempt for his fellow surfer, I will never spend my money on one of his boards. Think about your actions in the surf, guys, it can cost you more than your reputation.

James Geitz, Noosa.

Left on hold DESPITE indications to the contrary, it seems Coles (Westfarmers) are not in negotiations with Noosa Council about their proposed expansion of Noosa Fair at Noosa Junction.

After being told their proposal was not good enough, they appear to be in no rush to resubmit a more amenable proposal. Considering the bowls club will cease operations by June, it looks like the revitalisation of Noosa Junction will again be on hold.

John Lobb, Peregian Springs.

Lighten up REGARDING Tony Abbott’s recent “gaffe” (19 March) during Question Time, I wouldn’t normally defend any politician using any of the Nazi regime to make a point in parliament. But watching it and his reference to Bill Shorten and Goebbels I immediately thought of the Colonel Bogey song. To the uninitiated, the

army version goes like this: “Hitler has only got one ball, Goering has one but very small?

Himmler, has something similar, But poor old Goebbels has no balls at all”. Now maybe that’s what Tony was suggesting in his attack on Bill not, as suggested, aimed at the Jewish atrocities. We can find any reason to be upset by what is just a bit of banter. Let’s lighten up if it was said in a comedy show there would be no recriminations.

E. Wright, Sunrise Beach.

Broad need NOOSA small business and locals need access to fast, affordable and reliable broadband. I’m a keen user of the internet and was devastated when the change of government meant we would no longer be getting fibre to the premises, but a much more inferior fibre to the node technology. I was disappointed this week to find out that Malcolm Turnbull has released details of NBN Co’s technology program that make fibre to the premises much more expensive than originally forecast. Under Labor everyone in a fibre area would be connected to fibre to the home rather than the inferior fibre to the node.

For those of you who are not aware, fibre to the node means for the last 500 metres or so data must travel through the ageing copper network, effectively causing a bottleneck and downgrading speeds significantly.

It would appear now that if people want fibre to the premises they have to pay for the privilege under what’s known as fibre on demand. Before the election Mr Turnbull referred to ‘fibre on demand’ charges costing “about $2250.”

Now Turnbull’s ‘Technology Choice’ policy reveals that it could cost households “from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars" to get fibre from the node to your house. Apparently if you live in a fibre to the node area (like most of Noosa) you will have to pay through the nose to get a super-fast, reliable fibre connection. Home owners will have to pay $600 just o get a quote. Sadly this broadband policy is one that will see a technology divide where we have fibre for the rich and copper for the poor.

Isobell McConnell, Noosa.

Pens down I’M TIRED of reading the same letters in both Noosa papers. The second letter is hogging space someone else could have had. I think frequent letter writers should show more respect to the local papers by individualising their comments if they feel the need to be seen in both papers. I also feel Margaret Wilkie’s weekly contributions are becoming as tiresome as John Lobb’s. Two letters from Marge in Noosa Today (19 March), one already published in Noosa News on 17 March is exactly what I am moaning about.

Woody Dass, Noosaville.

Noosa's Weekly Real Estate Guide

26 March, 2015

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on the cover

No disappointments here

NOOSA is well-known for its beautiful homes that offer a relaxing lifestyle amid stunning landscapes – and number 47 The Peninsula does not disappoint.

Located on the edge of the river, and spread over a large block with more than 40 metres of waterfrontage, this Stephen Kidd designed home is nestled in the heart of Noosa, surrounded by the stunning river and only moments from the National Park.

This large family home is both luxurious and functional, offering ample space for a family plus the opulent touches one would expect in a true Noosa home.

This home will suit a range of buyers, with four large bedrooms offering plenty of space for a family, while singlelevel living and low-maintenance gardens makes this an ideal buy for those wishing to retire in style.

A study is perfect for those who want to work from home, while enjoying the stunning river views.

Functionally, the floor plan of number 47 has been well considered with a gourmet kitchen overlooking the living and dining zones, both of which open out to a covered patio, to provide a central space for relaxing with friends and family.

The new owners of this home will live in comfort year round with louvres, high ceilings and ceiling fans throughout the home for keeping cool in summer, while the built-in fireplace in the dining area will help warm the home in the cooler months.

A north-facing aspect and a private jetty completes the picture of a truly luxurious, yet relaxing home, for the whole family to enjoy.

This property also features room for two cars, side access for a trailer and a built-in vacuum system.

home essentials ADDRESS: 48 The Peninsula, Noosa Waters PRICE: $2,190,000 VIEW: By appointment DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, pool AGENT: Rosemary Callaghan for Rose Callaghan Realty, 0419 236 133 18 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 26 March, 2015

WE SELL 30% OF OUR SALES TO OUR HOLIDAY GUESTS...

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RIGHT ON THE RIVER

NOOSA SOUND 61 WYUNA DRIVE

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Serenity & Space

View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Auction On-site 12noon Wednesday 8 April

This modern home, right on the Noosa River, has been designed beautifully with a flowing floor plan, exquisite finishes and fine attention to detail. There’s plenty of room with beautifully sized bedrooms, office, two living areas plus a superb gourmet kitchen. It is a home filled with light. ɒ The sunny pool is the place for a dip with the children, after playing on the sandy beach. ɒ There is also a jetty to throw in a line and a gated side entrance for a small boat. ɒ Positioned on a wide part of the River overlooking the foliage on the bank opposite. ɒ Within walking distance to some of Noosa’s best restaurants. ɒ Properties on the Sound that don’t look at other houses are rare. This is a beauty.

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Jennifer Carr 0412 158 433 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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ACROSS FROM THE BEACH

LITTLE COVE 1‘THE COVE’ 24 LITTLE COVE ROAD

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Spacious & Private

View Fri & Sat 12.00-12.45pm Price $3,200,000

Unit 1 ‘The Cove’ is positioned perfectly to enjoy this highly sought after location, right across the road from Little Cove beach and a mere short stroll down the boardwalk to Hastings Street in one direction and the National Park in the other. ɒ One of the largest single level floorplans in Little Cove. ɒ Apartment features private entry for ease of access. ɒ Spacious open plan living and entertainers kitchen. ɒ Delightfully furnished with new furniture throughout. ɒ Generous outdoor living areas and private pool.

Hamish Bolderston 0478 099 058 Jill Goode 0418 714 653 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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ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT

NOOSA HEADS 408 ‘NETANYA’ 71 HASTINGS STREET

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Penthouse & Position

View Tuesday 1.00-1.30pm Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Wednesday 8 April from 5pm

This Penthouse apartment with exclusive roof terrace is just perefct. A stylish and sophisticated suite offering excellent rental returns and healthy tax benefits for the owner. Since Netanya was strata titled around 18 years ago, this unit has seen excellent appreciation. ɒ The views from this top level penthouse are absolutely stunning. ɒ Professional on-site management and excellent occupancy. ɒ What better way but to relax in the spa, sipping a glass of your favourite champagne. ɒ Best of all, very realistic sellers.

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

FULLY RENOVATED

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

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Holidays & Value

View Friday 12.00-12.30pm Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Wednesday 8 April from 5pm

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

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LOCATION, LOCATION

NOOSA SOUND 4 ‘PISCES’ 7 PEZA COURT Waterfront & Wonderful ‘Pisces’ is situated along Noosa Sound, and rests directly on the waterfront with stunning views across the Noosa River, apartment 4 is strategically positioned for the best river view and simply wonderful for holiday makers or for living the waterfront lifestyle. ɒ Direct access to the Jetty and Noosa River. ɒ Spacious living areas and master bedroom with river views. ɒ Small complex with no on-site mangers and low Strata fees. ɒ Car park on title with lock up storage. Close to restaurants, cafes and shops.

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View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Wednesday 8 April from 5pm Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

NORTH FACING

NOOSA WATERS 59 THE PENINSULA

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Sunsets & Sunrises

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

When it comes to property, everyone agrees that it’s all about location, and it doesn’t get much grander than the well regarded The Peninsula, Noosa Waters. There is absolutely no doubt that this home embraces the ideals of a classic Noosa lifestyle. ɒ Fabulous North facing water frontage. ɒ Huge outdoor entertaining with built in BBQ and rangehood. ɒ Large open plan living areas with high ceilings. ɒ Spacious home office.

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

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GREAT HOLIDAY HOUSE

NOOSA HEADS 26 NAIRANA REST

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Coast & Cottage

View Sat & Wed 10.00-10.30am Price $895,000

Nestled amongst the trees on Noosa Hill, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by this hidden treasure.

From the cottage exterior this property presents itself as a modest little abode but wait until you go inside..... A beautifully furnished Noosa holiday retreat awaits! ɒ Currently holiday let so you can continue to receive income and still use yourself regularly. ɒ Master bedroom with views of Noosa’s Hinterland, ensuite and split system air-conditioning. ɒ Fully equipped rumpus / games room for the big and little kids alike. ɒ Lagoon style swimming pool.

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

ICONIC BEACHFRONT

SUNSHINE BEACH 34 ARAKOON CRESCENT

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High & Mighty

View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Price $3,800,000

You will be forgiven for thinking you’re in the Hamptons, instead of Sunshine Beach, at this heart stopping home that will make you pause and sigh at every angle. Although this is a fully functional family home, it is an ideal investment for holiday letting, given its superb views and prime location. ɒ Be in awe of its unique design by Ian Mitchell and its daring use of timber. ɒ This trophy position is situated in one of the most desirable streets in Sunshine Beach. ɒ Restaurants, coffee shops and the Surf Club are a short stroll away. Leave the car at home. ɒ The private, heated infinity pool synchronises and disappears into the blue horizon.

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

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OCEAN VIEWS

SUNRISE BEACH 1 ‘AQUA SUNRISE’ 38 VENTURA STREET 3 Lock up & Leave This charming duplex captures the idyllic beachside lifestyle. Offering house sized proportions, this pet friendly townhouse is just perfect for young families or those looking to downsize. With small ocean views from the balcony, this is a must to inspect. ɒ Light filled open plan lounge to undercover balcony. ɒ Spa in downstairs ensuite. ɒ Double Garage with tiled Floor. ɒ Low maintenance gardens, exterior recently repainted.

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View Thursday 4.00-4.30pm & Saturday 10.00-10.30am Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Wednesday 8 April from 5pm Stephen Williams 0439 990 399 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

ENTRY LEVEL NOOSAVILLE

NOOSAVILLE 2 ‘CORAL BEACH’ 12 ROBERT STREET

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View Friday 12.00-12.30pm & Saturday 11.00-11.30am Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Wednesday 8 April from 5pm

This plantation-style townhouse is loaded with extras and just steps from the Noosa River.

With renovated kitchen and bathrooms, air conditioning, new blinds and security doors, this open-plan, furnished unit is ready for your immediate enjoyment. ɒ 150 Metres to Noosa River. ɒ French doors opening onto outdoor areas. ɒ Covered entertaining areas and low maintenance gardens. ɒ Well managed complex featuring pool and tennis court.

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Hamish Bolderston 0478 099 058 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa 1178307-EG13-15

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ENTRY LEVEL VILLA

NOOSA SPRINGS 159 ‘THE CASCADES’

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Opportunity & Location

View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Price $595,000

Located directly adjacent to the resort pool and facilities, this well designed, private two story villa is ready for your own personal touches. Lovely open plan design, with multiple indoor / outdoor living areas, with a north facing terrace and garden. ɒ Secure, Lock up and Leave with 24 Hour gated security. ɒ Separate Golf Buggy Garage . ɒ Air Conditioning & Ceiling Fans. ɒ Fantastic Resort Facilities including two pools and BBQ areas.

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

RENOVATOR’S DREAM

NOOSA HEADS 9 SUNSET DRIVE

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Paint & Profit

View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Wednesday 8 April from 5pm

Situated just 200 metres from the river, and an easy walk to the Sunday farmer’s market, this cute renovator is a project just waiting to be taken up! On a huge 845m2 block, the home has 3 bedrooms and one renovated bathroom, it’s surrounded on 3 sides by mature palms and trees. ɒ There is a space crying out for a lovely pool, still leaving plenty of room to extend the house. ɒ Located within minutes of schools, shopping and transport. ɒ This property is quite possibly Noosa’s best renovation option. ɒ This is a ‘red hot’ area, with its over-sized land this could be a great home in a great position!

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Cam Goode 0400 904 678 Jill Goode 0418 714 653 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa 1178310-KK12-15

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INVEST AND PROGRESS

NOOSA SOUND 3 ‘OCEAN PALMS’ 17 NOOSA PARADE Close & Convenient This is a unique opportunity to purchase a townhouse apartment in a small and very tightly held complex. Located on Noosa Parade and only a short stroll to Hastings Street and Noosa’s Main Beach. Freshly renovated, low body corporate fees and no on site managers. ɒ Modern kitchen and polished timber floors. ɒ Townhouse with private sunny courtyard. ɒ Small complex of only seven. ɒ Great for living in or lock up for weekend getaways.

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View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Wednesday 8 April from 5pm Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

PRICE REDUCTION

SUNSHINE BEACH 2/2 WEBB ROAD

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Sunshine & Style

View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Price $760,000

This property sits in the heart of everything Sunshine Beach has to offer. Located just metres from the patrolled Sunshine Beach and famous surf club, in a small complex of just 5 apartments.

Stylishly renovated and fully furnished, ready for immediate income. ɒ Large modern open plan single level design with lovely neutral colour pallet. ɒ Designer kitchen, modern appliances with built-in breakfast bench. ɒ Large undercover balcony overlooking the sparkling inground pool. ɒ Solar heated pool and outdoor shower, perfect to use after your daily beach visit.

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

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Sometimes buying a home can be complicated, especially when you are not the only person who has fallen in love with it.

When there are offers aplenty your finances and have found your dream

onthehome

front WITH EMILY BLACK LITTLE FISH MEDIA

home, you go ahead and buy it - don’t you?

Well, this might not be so simple if there are multiple offers on the table.

Sometimes buying a home can be a little more complicated, especially when you are

AS THE property market continues to strengthen, an increase in multiple offer situations is likely, where vendors may experience two or more buyers making offers at once.

Generally occurring in a seller’s market, multiple offers give potential buyers a single chance to submit their best proposal in a contract. It takes away much of the negotiation process for the buyer and seller and gives each prospective purchaser an equal shot.

If you are in the market to buy a house, have researched the market, considered

not the only person who has fallen in love with it.

So, what happens when you want to go to contract on your dream residence, only to find it is someone else’s ideal property too?

A good agency will have a multiple offer policy in place, and should provide a Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) form for the buyer to sign and submit with the contract.

A multiple offer situation allows an equal playing field for both parties - and it is up to us, the agent, to make each buyer aware of

the situation and advise them to make their best offer and ensure their contract terms and conditions are the most attractive.

Be prepared, you may not have another opportunity to negotiate if the other offer is accepted.

According to the REIQ, some buyers have alleged agents say another offer is on the table to secure a higher price, when in fact, there is no competing offer. However, rest assured there are heavy penalties for agents who mislead or deceive buyers by telling them there are competing offers when there are not. Real estate agents have an obligation under the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act to submit all offers complying with the seller’s instructions to the agent. Exceptions occur when, for example, the seller instructs their agent not to submit offers under a certain dollar

If you’re thinking of selling or renting, contact the experienced team who achieve results.

figure. Agents have a statutory obligation to attempt to achieve the highest possible price for the seller, while lawfully requiring fairness to buyers.

Purchasers should be aware vendors will examine all the terms and conditions of each offer before deciding to accept or reject any particular offer. The conditions can make certain offers more attractive for reasons other than the proposed price alone.

Some sellers may be prepared to accept a lower price if the offer is unconditional rather than take the risk that a higher offer may not proceed to settlement, because of the special conditions required by a buyer.

My advice is to always put your best foot forward in a multiple offers situation. What is this home really worth to you, and how can you make this contract the most appealing to the vendors?

SOLD IN ONLY 2 WEEKS!

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home focus

Sunrise by the sea ON OFFER is the chance to secure idyllic beachside living in the heart of Sunrise Beach.

Living is spread over two levels with a bedroom and the main suite, including an ensuite with spa, walk-in robe and access to the

This large duplex apartment is spread over 206 square metres and offers ample space for a family to enjoy both the location and views offered by the home.

backyard, located on the lower level.

Apartment 1 will suit a range of buyers including a young family, those looking to downsize, or for anyone looking for a spacious holiday home that can be locked and left.

bathroom, plus the kitchen and open-plan, light-filled living and

Pet-friendly and with no body corporate fees, this duplex apartment also offers a rare chance for investors to secure an affordable home close to the beach and only moments from Sunshine Beach Village.

ocean breezes on a warm day.

Upstairs, there is another bedroom serviced by the main dining spaces where large sliding doors open out to a covered balcony; the perfect place to relax with a good book and enjoy the

This property also features a double garage, a recently painted exterior, low-maintenance gardens and a grassed rear yard.

home essentials ADDRESS: Apartment 1 ‘Aqua Sunrise’ 38 Ventura Street, Sunrise Beach AUCTION: In-room, Sheraton Noosa Resort on 8 April, 5pm VIEW: By appointment DESCRIPTION: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car AGENT: Steve Williams for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0439 990 399

Testimonial For many years, Mike has acted as our Real Estate Agent for several properties, including our own homes.

Whether we are buying or selling we find him to be energetic, positive and cheerful. Mike communicates well, explaining options clearly, listening to our suggestions & concerns, and keeping us informed of progress. Mike always makes himself readily available and we will continue to request him to represent us in our property transactions, as we have the highest confidence in his ability to provide great results.

Mike Hay - Principal M: 0417 624 059 E: Mike@c21noosa.com

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP NOOSA HEADS SUNSHINE BEACH PEREGIAN BEACH 30 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 26 March, 2015

CENTURY 21 AGENTS. SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER. CENTURY21.COM.AU/NOOSA CENTURY21.COM.AU/PEREGIAN

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Regards Paul & Libby Winter, Sunshine Beach

Waterfront lands in Noosa Waters and Noosa Sound areas have been attracting increased buyer interest since 2013.

Picture: DARRYN SMITH

Property owners sitting pretty MOST of Noosa’s property values have increased since last year, according to the annual land valuations released by the State Government last week.

“Commercial, industrial and multi-unit values have generally remained unchanged and primary production values are static.”

Queensland’s Valuer-General released the land valuations for 21,595 properties in Noosa Shire and said land values had generally increased throughout the region.

According to the data, coastal localities such as Noosa Heads and Sunshine Beach have reflected small increases in median values due to emerging demand for good quality properties.

“Residential values have risen in most localities as have rural residential values in locations closer to the coast,” he said.

The median value of residential land in Sunshine Beach increased from $415,000 to $430,000, a 3.6 per cent increase

on the 2013 figures, and is in line with an average increase of five per cent along the coastal strip.

The report also found median values in Noosa Heads, Noosaville and Tewantin have increased by 6.6 to 9.5 per cent with waterfront lands in Noosa Waters and Noosa Sound areas attracting increased buyer interest since 2013.

The railway towns of Cooran and Cooroy have also increased by up to 10 per cent, and an overall increase of 8.6 per cent was recorded for the Noosa Shire.

e m o h y a d i l o h d e h s i n r u f y l l u f n r u t e r T E N $40,000

Eastern beaches, overlooked bargain, minutes to beach and bordering national park.

The large in ground pool is in a lovely tropical setting and has the added bonus of an attractive turfed area to kick a ball as well as covered patios for entertaining. The home comprises of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, security screens, foyer, large lounge dining area, kitchen and a further 2 covered patios above. The double gate access at the side boundary is perfect for a trailer or boat. The subtle bonuses associated with this property provide for easy living and great value. Currently a great returning holiday home. No Body Corp or Management Fees.

BEST VALUE IN AREA $710,000

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29 Moonbeam Crescent, Castaways Beach Inspect: Sunday 1pm to 2pm Petrea Pradella 0412 626 536

E: petrea@base-realtors.com.au

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Learn from the property master QUEENSLAND property analyst and author Michael Matusik will lead a Master Class for anyone wanting to understand the residential market.

The first class will run on 2

THE Master Classes explain in-depth how to measure the Australian residential market and how it works. The four-hour group sessions are followed by question and answer time.

May, 8.30am to 1pm at 65-69 MacGregor Terrace, Bardon, and the second will run on 13 June, also from 8.30am to 1pm at Bardon.

There are currently two Master Classes planned in Brisbane.

Visit www.matusik.com.au for Learn about the Australian residential market at a Michael Matusik Master Class.

more information or to register.

OPEN HOMES Castaway Beach 47 Driftwood Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

29 Moonbeam Crescent

Base Realtors - Petrea Pradella

Peregian Beach Sat 12-12.30am Sun 1-2pm

Doonan

42/388 David Low Way

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jonathan Tomasini

Sat 11-11.45am

Unit 2/7 Peregian Esplanade

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jonathan Tomasini

Sat 12-12.45pm

Peregian Springs

337 Sunrise Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 9.30 - 10.15am

8 Tea Tree Grove

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Leon Butt

Sat 11-11.45am

56 Duke Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 10.30-11.30am

36 Honeyeater Court

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Leon Butt

Sat 12-12.45pm

369 Duke Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 11.45 am-12.45pm

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 1-2pm

Eumundi 54 Jocelyn Drive

Little Cove

Apt 6, 14 Sobraon Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox & Jake Sudrajat

Apt 1‘Aqua Sunrise’38 Ventura Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Steve Williams

Sat 12-12.30pm Thur 4-4.30pm, Sat 10-10.30am

Sunshine Beach

Apt 2‘Villa Nette’56 Park Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Peter Butt & Hamish Bolderston

Apt 1‘The Cove’24 Little Cove Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode & Hamish Bolderston Fri 1-1.30pm, Sat 12-12.30pm

Apt 9‘Little Cove Court’2 Pandanus Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Sat 1-1.30pm

Tues & Wed 12-12.30pm

Noosaville Apt 2, 17 Laburnum Crescent

Sunrise Beach

Richardson &Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston & Jake Sudrajat

Fri &Wed 11-11.30am, Sat 10-10.30am

34 Arakoon Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox & Peter Butt

Sat 11-11.30am

Apt 18‘Sunseeker Lodge’2 Pilchers Gap

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

Sat 10-10.30am

Apt 2, 2-6 Webb Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

Sat 11-11.30am

24 Seaview Terrace

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 11-11.30am

25 Paciic Avenue

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & David Conolly

Sat 2-2.30pm

1/8 Hill Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & David Conolly

Sat 12-12.30pm Sat 11-11.30am

Apt 1, 19 Laburnum Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston & Jake Sudrajat

Sat 10-10.30am

1/25 Duke Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

4/10 Robert Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston & Jake Sudrajat

Sat 11-11.30am

13 Duke Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 2-2.30pm

2/12 Robert Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Fri 12-12.30pm, Sat 11-11.30am

48 Elanda Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 12-12.30pm

Apt 37/ 272 Weyba Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Sat 12-12.30pm

Noosa Heads 93 Cooyar Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox & Jake Sudrajat

2/20 Weyba Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 1-1.30pm

2/63 Elanda Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 12-12.30pm

‘Nereus’, 7/5 Henderson Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 11-11.30am

Sat 1-1.30pm

Apt 5‘La Mer’, 37 Hastings Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa- Jennifer Carr

Apt 408‘Netanya’71 Hastings Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat & Shane McCauley

Tues & Wed 11-11.30am Tues 1-1.30pm

Apt 102/103‘Hotel Laguna’6 Hastings Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat & Shane McCauley

Fri 12-12.30pm

Apt 4‘Pisces’7 Peza Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat & Shane McCauley

26 Nairana Rest

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

32 Weyba Park Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode & Jill Goode

Sat 12-12.30pm

9 Sunset Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode & Jill Goode

Sat 11-11.30am

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61 Wyuna Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Apt 3‘Ocean Palms’17 Noosa Parade

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat & Shane McCauley

Sat 11-11.30am Sat 1-1.30pm

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Apt 4‘Pisces’7 Peza Court, Noosa Heads

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5pm Sheraton Noosa

9 Sunset Drive, Noosa Heads

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Apt 408‘Netanya’71 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads

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5pm Sheraton Noosa

Apt 102/103‘Hotel Laguna’6 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads

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Apt 3‘Ocean Palms’17 Noosa Parade, Noosa Sound

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5pm Sheraton Noosa

Villa 159‘The Cascades’61 Noosa Springs Drive

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Sat 10-10.30am

Apt 2, 12 Robert Street, Noosaville

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

5pm Sheraton Noosa

Villa 328‘The Woods’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk

Sat 11-11.30am

Apt 1, 38 Ventura Street, Sunrise Beach

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

5pm Sheraton Noosa

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Sat 11-11.30am

2/20 Weyba Street, Sunshine Beach

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group

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COMMUNITYUPDATES RAFFLE TICKETS ROTARY Noosa Daybreak is raising funds for the Bookfest Noosa raffle. Tickets are only $2 each and all monies raised will go to Smart Pups Australia, Noosa community projects and to help supply sanitisation and water to schools and hospitals in the Solomon Islands. Tickets are available by phoning 1300 791 226 or drop into the Noosa Today office, 36 Mary Street, Noosaville.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NOOSA WITH the commencement of Passion Week on Sunday 29 March, the message at Christian Fellowship of Noosa to be given by Tony Lake is titled Promise, Prophecy and Passion. Please feel free to join with us as this special time of Easter approaches. We meet in the CWA Hall next to the Tewantin Post Office at 9.30am.

Tony is always ready for a chat on 5474 0620, if you have any questions.

SEEKING NEW LIONS THE Cooroy-Pomona Lions Club is seeking new members. If you are a community-minded person wanting to serve your community, then Lions is for you. For further information, phone David on 0414 833 509.

SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE OUR Sunday Social Dance classes are still going strong. This is a great way to meet happy people, get some exercise both physical and mental, have a laugh and some lovely afternoon tea. We have the class every Sunday in the Masonic Hall in Moorindil Street, Tewantin, starting with easy steps at 1pm and moving into intermediate/advanced before finishing at 5pm. Come and join us. All are welcome with or without partners. Looking forward to seeing you. Andrew and crew. Phone 5485 1306 or 0429 829 328 for more information.

FRIENDS OF NOOSAVILLE LIBRARY THE Friends of the Noosaville Library invite book lovers to join them at the library at 10am on Thursday 2 April for a complementary cup of tea or coffee and cake followed by a business meeting. The friends support the library in a wide range of volunteer activities including adult literacy, the home library service, reader groups and regular book sales, and social events including author evenings. Computer tutor volunteers provide group and one-on-one technology assistance and training. For more information, phone Joan on 5473 5558 or 0400 558 988.

COOLUM ART GROUP COOLUM Art Group is holding its annual Easter Show from Friday 3 April through to Sunday 5 April at the Coolum Civic Centre, Park Street, Coolum (next to the library). The show opens at 9am until 5pm every day. There will be hundreds of paintings by 20 different artists and lots of good quality homemade crafts.

There will be painting demonstrations happening every day as well as a Meet the Artist afternoon tea on Saturday at 4pm, where you can have nibbles, a glass of wine and a chat with our artists. Entry is free. This exhibition is kindly sponsored by Coolum Copy and Print, Gone Bonkers and Cool Art.

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topic is Authentic Forgiveness. We will also discuss the topic for our next meeting on Sunday 3 May, 2pm to 4pm. This non-profit group welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds, to explore and share ideas in a spirit of friendship. Contribution is $5 to cover costs and refreshments. For more information please email noosadiscussiongroup@gmail.com

START UP SEMINAR ARE you a start-up needing seed funding?

Perhaps a small business needing support in getting to the next level? Come along to Open Your Eyes To Cash and be introduced to the industry leaders in the area. Sunshine Coast Innovation Centre, Wednesday 1 April, 5pm. For info about speakers, more details, and to book visit www.capitalexchangeaustralia.com.au

APPEAL FOR HELPERS THE annual Rotary Club of Noosa Daybreak Bookfest is back for another year and we need helpers. The set-up day is Thursday 30 April, with sales from Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May, and pack-up day on Monday 4 May at the new venue of Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Drive, Noosaville.

If you are able to help on any day, we would be very grateful. Please advise your preferred times and days and we will be happy to add your name to the roster.

The major beneficiaries this year are Smart Pups Australia, Rotary projects throughout the community and to help supply sanitation and water to schools in the Solomon Islands.

Please phone Roslyn Simmonds on 5471 0507 or 0432 327 349 or email Roslyn@rsimmonds.com.au to register.

LADIES PROBUS CLUB OF NOOSA HEADS THE Ladies Probus Club of Noosa Heads will hold its next meeting on Thursday 9 April at the Forum Hall at Laguna Estate, Noosaville, at 9.30am for a 10am start. The guest speaker is David Poulton of Promotioninmotion. The outing for 23 April is lunch at High Tea Licious, Cooroy, at 11.30am for a noon start. New members and visitors are most welcome. For more information phone Kim on 5455 3860 or Lilian on 5499 1043.

THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY THE Theosophical Society Sunshine Coast Lodge Noosa public meeting is on Friday 3 April at 7pm (it’s Good Friday, Happy Easter).

The topic is Search for the Inner Self, with Barry Bowden. All are welcome. Gold coin donation. The meeting will be held at the CWA Hall, 123 Poinciana Drive, Tewantin. Phone Ailsa on 5470 2656 or Janet on 0416 442 962 for more information.

Hands-on for pet care

By KELLIE MOODY MOST children love animals and have or would like a pet.

Recently the representatives from Wilvos and Sunshine Coast Dog Obedience Club visited the Prep students from Sunshine Beach State School to teach them that pets need more than cuddles to be happy.

The Dog Obedience Club demonstrated kind training techniques and ways to communicate with and handle their dog.

The students were amazed to learn that some of the volunteers took their pet to places like nursing homes, hospitals, child care centres and schools to support the learning, life and rehabilitation of people.

Prep students enjoyed time with the dogs.

The Wilvos who rescue, rear, rehabilitate and release sick, injured and orphaned wildlife taught the students what they should do if they found an injured animal. The students were astounded by

how many animals the Wilvos care for.

The AVA PetPEP School Visit Program is a pets and people education program supported by the Australian Vet Association.

Meals on Wheels roster for the week

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NOOSA DISCUSSION GROUP NOOSA Discussion Group meets this Sunday 29 March, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at the CWA Hall, Tewantin (next to the post office). This month’s

AFTER 13 years of running Music at Noosa, founder Pip Lee has decided to move on and hand the reins over to son Timothy.

Timothy has been involved with Music at Noosa since the first day it opened its door to the Noosa community, helping his dad create a musical treasure for the region.

Timothy has enjoyed managing the store for the past seven years and Pip said it is a delight to have Timothy invest in and take over the music business.

“It’s been a real delight and satisfaction helping create a serious outlet here in Noosa for young up and coming musicians to be taught and improve their skills in music, as well as supply the latest in quality instruments and accessories,” Pip said.

“I see Timothy with the enthusiasm, passion and commitment needed to take Music at Noosa on to greater depths of expertise and directions.

“He is the best person to be at the wheel now and we feel he will be very successful at it.”

THE Suncoast Jewellery and Art Expo is back for another year and, thanks to the popularity of the event, has a new, bigger venue.

The Expo will now be held at the Coolum Civic Centre on 28 and 29 March, but will still showcase the works of local jewellery makers and help connect them directly with buyers.

The new venue will be the home of the bi-annual event and offers the chance for the community to meet with the artists who create beautiful jewellery pieces. On offer are paintings, wrought iron art, felting, jewellery in copper and silver, plus fine jewellery designs with precious gemstones and diamonds.

The Suncoast Jewellery and Art Expo will be held on Saturday 28 March, from 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 29 March, from 10am to 5pm. The expo will be held at the Coolum Civic Centre, Park Street, Coolum, and entry is only $5 per person.

THE next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa National Seniors will be held on Thursday 26 March at 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start at the Noosa Catholic Church Hall, Moorindil Street, Tewantin. Our guest speaker is Noosa councillor Frank Wilkie. Everyone is welcome. Phone Norm on 5474 0919.

Kate Moulds, Ruby McIlroy, Aidan Keith and Zach Hughes are gearing up for the school's fun run on 27 March.

School gets moving on fund-raising TEWANTIN State School is holding its inaugural fun run on 27 March on the school’s main oval. This event involves all students from Prep to Year 6 and is part of fundraising ef-

Music handover is harmonious

Skills that shine

TEWANTIN NOOSA NATIONAL SENIORS

FREE - come and try a great mallet sport. Can’t run as fast as you once did? Still have good eye-hand co-ordination? Relish friendly competition? Enjoy good conversation? Croquet may well be the answer.

The Noosa Croquet Club offers free instruction on the first Sunday of each month at 10am at the club facilities at 9 Seashell Place, Noosaville. Wearing sun protection is highly advisable. Tennis or bowls footwear is desired.

Qualified friendly instruction. Come and try.

For details call the clubhouse on 5474 2077.

Timothy, pictured with Music at Noosa founder and dad Pip Lee, will now take the helm of Music at Noosa.

forts managed by the school’s hardworking P&C Committee and the very supportive school community at large.

The event kicks off at 9am.

More information can be found on the school’s website, www.tewantinss.eq.edu.au and/or download the free app ‘QSchools’, listing Tewantin State School as a favourite.

WEEKLY roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels for week of Monday 30 March to Friday 3 April.

Monday drivers: Drivers needed on runs A, D, F, G, Lieke, Margaret and Mick, Anne and Phil.

Kitchen: Verena, Steven, Len and Neil.

Tuesday drivers: Bruce, Astrid, Kevin and Rob, Tania and Friends, Libby and Jan, drivers needed for runs D, E. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo and George.

Wednesday drivers: Des and Ian, Sandra and Bob, Molly and Annie, Carolanne and Allison, Lee and Stuart, drivers needed for runs C, G. Kitchen: Carol, Jill, 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: Good Friday, no deliveries, no volunteers required.

Kitchen: Kitchen closed, no volunteers required.

Happy Easter to all.

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

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Twang will perform at the Tewantin Noosa RSL on Saturday 28 March at 8pm.

live today NOOSA’S LIFESTYLE GUIDE

They have a certain… ‘Twang’ LOCAL band, ‘Twang’ burst on to the rockabilly scene with exuberance, excitement and ability that literally swept people off their feet.

Though relatively fresh and new, Twang has a rich rockabilly pedigree with their line-up.

Tim Collett on slap bass and vocals is the founding and ongoing member of iconic Australian rockabilly act, The Convertibles. Tim’s

long association with the Rockabilly genre has forged a rhythmic, percussive, solid, titillating slap bass style which has been inspiring to many upcoming enthusiasts.

Dean Kendal on drums and vocals was also a founding member of another iconic Queensland Rockabilly act, The Shakin’ Quavers, as well as performing a long stint with the Convertibles. Dean is a wild

man on the skins and with his lineage, the rockabilly feel is as natural to him as breathing.

On vocals and acoustics is multiaward winning country music performer, Maree Gwynne who at one time in her early career shared honours with the likes of Keith Urban.

To hear Maree’s big voice and witness her upbeat boppy and sassy onstage persona, channels memo-

ries of rockabilly queens like Wanda Jackson and Janice Martin.

Last but not least on lead guitar and vocals is Dan Fargo who has been playing the traps and paying his dues for a good while. Dan in his own right is an in-demand performer and his vocal and picking skills are much acclaimed.

Twang have the ability to impress both long-time rockabilly en-

thusiasts and rockabilly first timers.

Collectively they exude an infectious sense of fun and excitement from their collective love of rockabilly music and lifestyle.

You can catch Twang at the Tewantin Noosa RSL f on Saturday 28 March from 8pm in the South Bar and it’s free. Book a table for dinner and guarantee a prime position to catch all the action.

New angle on faction fight

By JOLENE OGLE Movie: Insurgent Rating: M Stars: 3.5 out of 5 Release date: Now showing at Noosa 5 Cinemas INSURGENT is the sequel to the 2014 film, Divergent, and is where the tale of Tris (Shailene Woodley) comes to a blazing climax.

Like most films in a series, its best to catch up on the first film to get a better understanding of the story.

Insurgent follows Tris and her lover Four (Theo James) as they are on the run from the power hungry Jeanine (Kate Winslet), searching for allies in the ruins of Chicago.

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faction of people who pursue bravery above all else. However, Tris is actually a Divergent which means she will never fit into just one faction.

The opening scene of Insurgent plunges the viewer straight into the aftermath of an attack and sets the mood for an epic chase of cat and mouse. But not all is as it seems and people sometimes possess more than their faction demands.

Twists and turns, dream-like scenes and questionable characters give this movie much-needed gumption to prevent it from slipping in to the realm of corny. While outstanding graphics and a range of interesting camera angles add to the cinema experience so you sometimes feel

you are in the middle of a game.

Insurgent is a must-see for anyone who saw Divergent and who plans on watching the entire series. It wraps up the battle to beat Jeanine in a neat little parcel with a lead into the third movie planned for the series, Allegiant (due out 18 March next year).

Insurgent offers a good dose of action, mixed with a little romance and topped with the pure sense of escapism. Enjoy.

WIN A DOUBLE PASS: Here’s your chance to win a double pass to see Insurgent at BCC Noosa Cinemas.

Simply email your name and phone number to competitions@ noosatoday.net.au. Good luck!

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Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen’s first production is The Duchess of Malfi. Showing at BCC Cinemas Noosa on March 28 and 29.

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Thursday 26 March 6pm: Cooroy RSL: Perry O. 6.15pm: Cafe Le Monde: Landerzi, Jesse Baylor, Lara Tatiana and Shannon Sol. 7pm: Villa Noosa Hotel: Open Mic Night.

8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Don Costa.

Friday 27 March 8.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: Wintex and Jasti.

8pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: Benny.

8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Red Belly Black Snakes.

10.30pm: SODA: James Sinclair and LMNOP.

★★★★ ‘A dish of delicious horrors, served up in style.’

Saturday 28 March 6pm: Cooroy RSL: Birthday Party with Ronnie J. 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Twang and DJ Dave Daly.

8.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: Nixd and Jasti.

9pm: SODA: Notbrothers, Glover and Jasti.

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Sunday 29 March 3pm: Sunshine Beach Surf Club: Late for Woodstock.

3.15pm: Cafe Le Monde: DJ Cache Vinyl, Nato and Benny.

7pm: Koala Bar: Alan Kelly.

Globe by candlelight lights up the screen theatrical production to be filmed entirely in candlelight - a unique and not to be missed opening for the 2015 cinema season.

Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen will continue throughout the year with: The Duchess of Malfi – Saturday 28 March at 3pm and Sunday 29 March at 12 pm.

Titus Andronicus – Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May at 3pm.

Julius Caesar – Saturday 20 June at 3pm and Sunday 21 June at 12pm.

Antony and Cleopatra – Satur-

The series will be of eight thrilling productions, starting with the critically-acclaimed The Duchess of Malfi. Screening on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March, The Duchess of Malfi stars Gemma Arterton as the widowed Duchess who is sought after by her evil brothers. The brothers’ plan to exact revenge when they find out the duchess is secretly married to the man of her dreams and carrying his child.

A thrilling combination of brilliant ‘coup de théâtre’ and vivid characters make this Globe on Screen production the first ever

day 25 and Sunday 26 July at 3pm.

The Comedy of Errors – Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August at 3pm.

The Tempest – Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September at 3pm.

MacBeth – Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October at 3pm.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November at 3pm.

Tickets are adults $23, student and concession $21 and children $15 – additional booking fees apply for online ticket purchases.

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THE incredible works of Shakespeare are set to light up the big screen at BCC Noosa Cinemas with Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen showing from 28 March through to 18 October.

Featuring a season of sell-out performances and captivating theatre from the London home of Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen offers audiences a ticket to the best seat in the house and the chance to experience the unique magic of the world-famous Globe Theatre, all captured in high definition and full surround sound for the big screen.

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Gallery art resurfaces Owen Thomas, Tricia Bradford and Giuliana De Witts.

Each of the studios will be open from 9am to 4pm daily on Saturday, 4 April, Sunday, 5 April and Monday 6 April.

“Harbourside Gallery may not be at the Marina any more but the versatile and sought after Harbourside artists are still here and are still producing great art and craft and their work is still available with an ever increasing stock on hand,” local artist Tricia Bradford said.

“No longer with a venue to display the art, ten of us have decided to open our home studios in Noosa to the public over the Easter weekend to showcase our latest works of art and to display other work at discounted prices – as they will have no commission to pay.”

Information and addresses in the form of leaflets and cards may be found at the Noosa Library, Noosa Regional Gallery and at other venues. Telephone 0411 244 304 547 5007 or contact trish@castaways.ws.

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Ten of the local gallery’s most popular artists are opening their home studios for three days over the Easter Weekend, welcoming the public to browse among their works while they demonstrate, discuss techniques, and share a few secrets.

Each with their unique style, the artists will be showing a diverse and comprehensive range of artworks.

From Dave Gilbert’s wonderful 3D clowns and seascapes, to the beautifully classical oil and watercolour paintings of Alexandria Hogan, Jose Palmer Gabe’s traditional oil paintings and Jean Parker’s colourful watercolours, which just delight, there is sure to be something to please the eyes and inspire the imagination.

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The New Zealand Veterans Band is coming to Cooroy on Thursday 23 April.

Veterans on band tour THE New Zealand Veterans Band (NZV Band) is coming to Cooroy on 23 April as part of their Sunshine Coast tour.

The NZV Band was formed in response to an official invitation from the Royal Passchendaele Society to support their 2012 Anzac Day services.The band was based at Ypres (Belgium) and performed at the dawn service at Polygon Wood, morning service at Messines and the official parade and service at the Menin Gate.

In addition to these Anzac Day commitments, the band also performed public concerts at Le Quesnoy (Northern France) and the famous Zonnebeke Church.

The band subsequently undertook a highly successful tour of the Sunshine Coast and hinterland in 2013, and look forward to renewing the strong community bonds forged during that trip.

The 2015 New Zealand Veterans Band is a 27-strong brass band, comprising for-

mer New Zealand Army regular and territorial force musicians. Although most of them no longer play professionally, they are all still actively involved in music and brass banding, and between them boast years of experience plying their craft.

The band is driven by a desire to spend some time together with old friends and share their love of music with an appreciative audience.

You can catch the NZV Band at the Cooroy RSL on Thursday 23 April for free.

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VALE Mark ‘Macca’ MacNamara I mentioned in this space last week the sudden and tragic passing of Macca, one of the true characters of Australian surfing.

He was farewelled this week by an army of friends and fellow surfers, who spoke of his incredible all-round talent as a surfer and his irrepressible sense of fun.

These photos by Mark Sutton capture the man perfectly, perched on the nose and with a big smile on his dial.

He will be greatly missed.

A Cup of Tea with God, available in book stores now.

Small hit on our hands brine PHIL JARRATT

WHAT a pleasant afternoon we had at the library last Sunday! As the thunder cracked and the rain tumbled down outside, it felt good to be able to present our Noosa National Surfing Reserve (NNSR) book and video, A Cup of Tea with God, to a large and appreciative audience in such a serene setting.

Since I’m in the business of creating, buying and selling books, you’d think I’d have a better appreciation of our local library, but the truth is that I’ve overlooked the leafy Wallace Estate precinct for far too long, while spending hundreds of productive hours in the Queensland and NSW State Libraries, and in the wonderfully musty bowels of Sydney’s Mitchell Collections. In the latter stages of producing the NNSR book, I was helped out in my photo archive search by the library’s historian, Jane Harding, but I never paid much attention to what the place was like for the punter until we were setting up for the show last Sunday.

Outside it was sticky and still ahead of the deluge. Inside the library it was cool and quiet, with pockets of people intent at their work on laptops, or else sprawled on lounges or bean bags flipping through books and magazines.

All around this pleasant place there was a sense of peace and productivity. My grandsons go there all the time with their dad and love it. I think I might start joining them.

As far as the book and video presentation was concerned, both seemed to be a hit with an audience that was certainly not primarily surf or beach oriented. If tourists are as interested in it as the locals seem to be, we might have a little hit on our hands, raising money for our tilt at becoming a World Surfing Reserve.

A Cup of Tea with God will be available in stores locally from next week, and there are loan copies at the library, of course.

THE PLAQUE MYSTERY SOLVED SPEAKING of the Noosa National Surfing Reserve, following the dedication of the Reserve in a ceremony at the National Park on Friday, March 6, I had such a busy surf festival week ahead that I didn’t get a chance to go back to the commemorative stone. If I had, I might have had my memory jogged that someone should inform the general public that the beautiful plaque that adorns it had been removed, not by thieves but by our committee members.

The simple explanation for this is that because of the closeness of results in the

Queensland election, it was not possible to have the name of the new Minister for Parks and Wildlife, Dr Steve Miles, engraved in time for the ceremony. Like having your teeth crowned, we had to make do with a temporary fix. To local media who were onto this perceived heinous crime, apologies for the lack of communication and thanks for your vigilance.

The permanent plaque will soon be in place.

The episode reminded me of a plaque we placed on a park bench overlooking the beautiful waves of Guéthary, France, in January 2002, following the passing of the legendary surfer Miki Dora.

We were neighbours in the pretty little village, and although in the 27 years I had known him, Miki had been a controversial figure, often regarded as a rogue by many, in his final years in Guéthary he had become much-loved, a quirky, distinguished man who sometimes

spoke in riddles and at other times floored you with his eloquence.

Born in Budapest in 1934, Miki had grown up in Hollywood and Malibu, where his father, Miklos, had been a vintner to the stars. Stung by the surf bug early, Miki never had a real job other than being an extra in a hundred beach movies (we discovered dozens of unclaimed royalty cheques from the Screen Actors Guild when we boxed up his memorabilia after his death) and spent much of his life on the run from the FBI and the DEA. Miklos (then into his 90s) and his most recent wife flew from LA to join us for the cliff top tribute to his son, which attracted a large crowd of friends and freaks. After listening to tributes from everyone from the mayor on down, I read a moving eulogy from his big wave pal Greg Noll, and we unveiled the plaque before sauntering up the road for many toasts at the Hotel Madrid.

The next morning the plaque had gone. We had

two more made and they suffered the same fate.

The last time I was in Guéthary, two years ago, the bench was still there, plaqueless. In a way it is the perfect tribute, because under different circumstances, Miki would have probably stolen it himself.

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Long lunch goes old school THE Slow Food Noosa long table lunch is back with a delicious menu prepared by Ricky’s and Wood Fire Grill executive chef Braden White.

The foodies will be hitting the road and heading to the hills to graze on a three-course long table lunch in the beautiful surrounds of Old Witta School.

The venue is home to one of the region’s first schools and a historic cemetery that contains an interesting insight into the previous lives of this small community.

Local historian Donald Green-

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Slow Food Noosa president Erika Hackett said the long lunch will make a nice change to visit an area that is so rich in local history.

“While the long lunch will feature local food prepared by one of Noosa’s best chefs, it will also be a chance to immerse ourselves in the rich history of another time,” she said.

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Pirates on board for big tribute match

By DAMIEN MULHOLLAND A HOME trial and the annual Sam Richter Memorial Tribute Game brought The Noosa Pirates supporters out by the shipload.

Pirate Park was alive again and pumping. Old faces came from all over the country to form the Tribute Team.

Kevvy Richter handed out the jerseys and you could just feel something special was in the air.

With a great effort by the boys and backed by a very vocal crowd, the Pirates kept their name on the Sam Richter Shield - beating Cooran 24-4. The legacy lives on!

Hosting the reggies game with half a dozen Pirates helping out Gympie - they beat Maroochydore very well 36-4.

Then the big one, our Northern Outlaws matched Maroochydore (last year’s grand finalist) to just go down 28-20 in a very physical game.

It was great to see our huge forward pack making good metres and showing very solid defence.

We are definitely not just making up the numbers this season, with loads of potential.

The boys have another trial this Saturday against Wondai up in Gympie, so get on board.

Coaches Zippy and Scotty Christo will be at Pirate Park this Tuesday for A and reserve grade training from 6pm. All reserve grade players will have no registration fees. Special thanks to Clare and Sue for their efforts in making this day happen as well as

The 2015 Tribute team. to all the helpers on the day.

A massive 'Pirates cheer' to all the supporters for getting behind our club and players. We hope to see you all again throughout this season.

A date to remember is 12 April for our Rugby League golf day at Noosa Tewantin Golf Club.

Contact the club or coach Zippy for more details and bookings.

Young Pirates keep on running hot

By TRACI HOZIER Under 7 White THE mighty Noosa Pirates under-7 Whites took on the Swans in humid conditions in round three.

The day was all about the offloads with both sides throwing it around. Lukas Byers, Sam Proctor, Cooper and Bailey Drinnen all offloaded at various stages. Rhy North, Will Macrae, Jai Bruggy and Cooper Ward ran the ball hard all day. All the boys tackled their hearts out and everybody looked like they were having fun. The Swans held the brave Pirates without crossing the try line, but there could have easily been many tries with some great attacking play by all the boys. Lukas Byers was man-of-the-match with an excellent display in both attack and defence.

Under 7 Yellow Determination was on the agenda as the under-7 Yellow Pirates faced off against Maroochydore in a home game. Try scoring machines, Beau, Cooper, Brandon, Lachie and Hayden kept on running over the line along with Riley O’Neill who was awarded our player-of-the-match - well done! Jaxon, Jacko and the boys had some inspirational tackles as they prevented Maroochy from entering their own try line. With the support and encouragement within the team, the boys show us why it is great to be part of Rugby League. We never tire of watching these little legends run around.

Under 8 Blue Noosa under-8 Blue had a tough defensive game against Maroochydore. Both teams were equally matched which resulted in a low-scoring game. Asher Andersen had a spectacular game, his tackling, good hard runs and great organising from first receiver earned him player-of-the-match. Taj Brumley showed fancy foot work to score a great try and Jessica Cross and Caleb Byers made plenty of metres up the middle. The coach was especially proud to see the entire side implementing everything they have been taught at training.

Under 8 Yellow Under-8 Yellow lined up against a welldrilled Kawana Dolphins. Plenty of practise in defence with offloads aplenty to contend with.

Once again Joe Tolano chased down everything and was rewarded with a well earned try. The speed of the game had the boys on the back foot but Pierce, Bailey and Lincoln were working hard in attack through the middle consistently. The smaller speedsters Ty and Ky were testing the Dolphins with looping runs close to the sidelines. In his first game for the Pirates, Zeke was not afraid to run straight up the middle on every run and tested the strong defence of the Dolphins. The boys are improving every week and enjoying the team atmosphere. Well

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An under-7 Yellow Pirate makes a break. done boys. This week’s player-of-the-match was Joe Tolano for tenacious defence and great sportsmanship.

Under 9 Blues The under-9 Blues played an awesome game of football on Saturday against Maroochydore. Both teams put on a fantastic display of defence and both teams should be very proud of their effort. The Pirates really controlled the ball well also, with Maroochydore showing us what could be achieved by running onto the ball straight and hard. All players were at their best but I was so impressed with Benjamin Graf’s defence and Roy Crozier’s organising. Taj and Jhemi were very busy while Durikai, Stoan and Dylan continue to improve rapidly. Cohyn and Lachlan are busy little players while Jett and Cody were enthusiastic in everything they did.

Under 9 Yellow Words cannot express how proud we are of these little champions. They played like true champions. The communication and team work is amazing. We have quite a few new kids that have never played football and they have just slid straight into it, with the oldies that have played since under-7s right there beside them, helping them with every step. Nathanial took out player-of-the-match today with his consistent tackling and backing up his team mates.

Under 10 Blue Under-10 Blue played Maroochydore at home. It was a tough game with the Maroochydore team playing some good football. Credit to the Noosa team, at no stage did they give up, and defended reasonably well despite a couple of soft tries let in from dummy half. Hopefully some lessons learnt. There was strong tackling from Harry, Kalieb and Jack. We welcomed Ivan back from injury at halfback. With more training as a team we will turn our good defence into attack. Daniel and Danyal had some good runs and worked hard in defence on the edges. Jake was strong running the ball. Manof-the-match was Kalieb for outstanding tackling. With some more training and game time together, the under-10 Blues are developing into a good team.

Under 10 Yellow This week, under-10 Yellow played Ma-

roochydore at home. Once again this week, Charlie Cook tackled with great enthusiasm and also had some big runs, scoring twice. He was well backed up by Caleb Hart who also ran hard and strong. Our number 7, Jed Bullman kept himself busy, scoring four times. Rylie Coster was running strong and scored a great tear-away try. Joel played at hooker this week and put in plenty of hard work always being there. Both Ryans ran fast and Kai tackled a Maroochydore player out of play to save a try. Good to watch Charlie Bond having some strong runs, Jarra using his strength and Jordan running straight and hard. It’s good to see the new boys getting involved and learning and improving with each game during their first season. In hot and hard conditions the team played great even with a few guys backing up and playing two games. No single man-of-thematch this week, coach Issac gave it to all the boys for team-of-the-match.

Under 11 Blue Under-11 Blue played Caloundra Gold at Caloundra. The boys were made to work very hard for their win today and credit to them for staying calm and working together until the final whistle. Harry was brilliant in attack and took out the player-of-the-match award for his efforts. Edge-of-your-seat stuff for the mums and dads today.

Under 11 Gold The under-11 Gold boys turned up at home on a hot, muggy Cooroy Saturday, ready to take on a determined Palmwoods side. It was an energetic start from both sides with both teams posting points. By half time Palmwoods had almost managed to level the scores. Noosa managed to skip away to an early lead in the second half which seemed to flick their defence switch on into overdrive. DB did everything that was asked of him and then a little more. Zac put an excellent short ball on to DB, that he was very unlucky to score off. Happy kept opening them up wide, making room at the line for his team-mates. Romper barged up the middle during the second half gaining more metres than he did going side ways. The two B’day Whites managed to shake off their illnesses and put in a solid performance. Kanga was bouncing everywhere, making heads roll with every step he took. It was another solid mistake-free game from Ollie at dummy half.

Ashton, Cooper and Cade were ever reliable to their team-mates throughout the game. Ashton and Cade held on tight towards the end of the game when they both came off stung with injuries. Off the bench Callen, Roy and Dominic all played a part in a comprehensive win. Well done boys on a great win, you’re looking great!

Thanks mums and dads, too. Our player of the match without a doubt went to DB, well done champion.

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Nippers put in champion effort

By DAMIEN COGILL WHAT an amazing weekend it was for Noosa Nippers at the State Youth Championships at Maroochydore Beach on the weekend.

Noosa brought home eight gold medals - that’s right - state champions in eight events; plus three silver medals, five bronze medals, numerous finalists, PBs, some best placings topped off with some good old fashion grit and determination by our team competing with the top competitors in the State.

Congratulations to state under-15 champion Cooper Williams, who took out the Matthew Barclay Memorial under-15 State Ironman Championship. In a golden hour on Sunday he also picked up gold in the board race, and in the surf race as a warm up. On Friday, Cooper outsprinted and outswam his fellow competitors to win gold in the rescue tube race.

Our under-11 girls had a stellar weekend, picking up gold in the beach relay as well as a bronze in the Cameron relay - well done Letitia Fox, Sara Maxwell, Bella Smith, Francesca McKinlay and Fran Cogill.

Our under-12 girls were also on fire, winning an exciting final in the board relay - a great effort by Maggie Harmer, Charlotte Lethbridge and Georgia Lorentson. Maggie and Charlotte also took home bronze in the under-12 girls board rescue.

Jarvis Pattinson produced one of the runs of the carnival to bring home gold in the under-12 1km beach run.

Showing he is an all-round competitor, Jarvis joined with Zale Outram, Luca Reeve and Carl Vaughn to make the final of the under-12 surf teams, where the boys placed 8th.

Electra Outram topped off a great state titles, bringing home gold in an amazing under-14 female board final - Electra was fantastic.

Special mention to Emily Lethbridge and Riley Dixon who also paddled out of their skins to see Emily bring home bronze - and giving Noosa three board competitors in the top six in the state.

While these were the top results, in every age group there were outstanding efforts and achievements.

Every competitor representing Noosa should be proud of themselves.

OTHER RESULTS SILVER Under 14 Iron woman: Electra Outram.

Under 14 Girls Board Rescue: Riley Dixon and Electra Outram.

Under 15 Boys 2km Beach Run: Angus Luhrs.

BRONZE Under 11 Girls Cameron Relay: Fran Cogill, Letitia Fox, Francesca McKinlay and Bella Smith.

Under 12 Girls Board Rescue: Maggie Harmer and Charlotte Lethbridge.

Under 14 Girls Board Relay: Riley Dixon, Emily Lethbridge and Electra Outram.

Under 14 Girls Board: Emily Lethbridge.

Under 14 Boys Board Relay: Kane Hart, Hayden Lumsden and Jayden Morrow.

STATE FINALISTS Under 11 Female Beach Sprint: Letitia Fox - 5th.

Under 11 Female Surf Team: Bella Smith, Josephine Webb, Francesca McLinlay, Belle Anderssen - 5th.

Under 12 Female 1km Beach

Charley, Maggie and Georgia won gold in the under-12 board team event.

Run: Mia Woodburn - 6th.

Under 12 Female Surfboard: Maggie Harmer - 6th.

Under 13 Surf Race: Jayden Morrow - 4th.

Under 13 Male Surf Team: Jack Fray, Tim Moody, William Moore and Jayden Morrow - 6th.

Under 14 Female 2km Beach Run: Emily Lethbridge - 5th.

Under 14 Female Iron woman: Riley Dickson - 4th.

Under 14 Female Surf Board: Riley Dickson - 6th.

Under 15 Female Surf Race: Mia Smallman - 6th.

Cooper Williams competing.

Nippers’ early test of skills

By NATASHA FABULIC

Manny Blanch, Kye Evans and Jonathan Blanch.

IMAGE: Rick Pryce from AdrenalineBoardSport

Teens at the top of their game

By ROS BLANCH LOCAL teens Manny Blanch, Kye Evans and Jonathan Blanch represented the Sunshine Coast in outstanding fashion at the recent Australian Freestyle Kiteboarding Competition, at Doll’s Point, Sydney. They finished first, third and fourth in a nail-biting conclusion to the under-16s division. Kye Evans fought back in six consecutive heats to take out third on the podium. Manny Blanch took out the under-16 Australian championship in a super final against Aaron Kenny from Victoria, beating him

twice. Jonathan Blanch finished fourth in his first time at Nationals, showing great control with his tricks. The judges were surprised and impressed by the technical level of tricks in the under-16s.

Sydney produced diverse weather in the four days, challenging the athletes on all levels, including choice of kite size. Manny and Aaron received encouragement awards from the judges for “showing great promise in the future”.

Manny also finished fifth in the men’s open division. Keep an eye out and you might just see them practising on Noosa River.

IT was pre-dawn when a small contingency of highly motivated and dedicated Sunshine Beach under-8 and under-10 Nippers boarded the bus bound for Redcliff to compete at the Junior Surf Lifesaving Branch Carnival last Saturday.

This carnival marks the end of the season for these young Nippers and the last opportunity to put the skills learnt throughout the season into practice in competition.

From the very first event of the day, the All Age Relay, right through to the sprints, flags, surf swims and board events, the Sunshine Nippers’ confidence and proficiency shone through, gaining them many top three and many more top eight placings on the day.

It was a pleasure to see the camaraderie and allaround good sportsmanship displayed by all club members. They are truly a remarkable bunch and they should be all very proud of their achievements.

The day ended with a team dinner at Sizzler - the highlight of the day.

Formidable under-8s Alex Otto and Joe Howard.

The under-10 girls team, from left: Piper Wood, Cheyenne Dau Paull, Eden Patterson, Lani Harrison, Scarlett Oliver.

Under-10 Nipper Cheyenne Dau Paull determined in her board race.

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High seas test canoe skills

By JO SEARLE AT the recent open ocean race event at Coffs Harbour, a newly established Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club team decided to launch their racing career, in conditions that would prove challenging to say the least.

The Senior Master Men’s team of six 55 to 60 year olds – most of whom had never raced in the ocean before - set out to tackle the Coffs Harbour adventure.

Roger Chaffey, Maurice Farrell, Bob Hobart, Rainer Hopf, Glen Knoblauch and Ian Skyring steering, may have had the misguided assumption that they could do this, but confidence in their fitness and mental preparedness meant they were up to the challenge.

Arriving in Coffs Harbour on the Thursday to a beautiful evening, and then waking on Friday to virtually cyclonic rains, thunder storms and 180mm (seven inches) of rain, roads cut, and flooding in the streets, the men could see that interesting conditions were being set for their race.

Saturday dawned with seas of two-metre waves with 20-25km/h plus winds, and race organisers toying with the possibility of calling off the ocean component of the event.

Among the waves.

Pictures: LESLEY DOWNIE PHOTOGRAPHY However, they decided to proceed.

The women, youth and novice teams raced first with the Noosa Master Women’s team relishing the conditions – after winning their event, one team member described conditions as “great fun!”

In next race of 11 boats, the Senior Master Men’s team hit the water to tackle the elements, and soon realised that race conditions had deteriorated. As the team powered towards the heads to begin the 12km race, they were met by a set of 4-5 metre waves in wild seas.

“I thought this would be the beginning of the end,” recalled Glen Knoblauch, who paddled in seat 1.

“We saw one boat beside us flip, and the rescue boat bounce over waves at full flight,” said Glen said.

“In the conditions we lost sight of other crews, and then coming out the other side of the massive waves we saw that we had passed three other crews, which had become bogged down in the troughs as they were trying to exit the harbour.

“The seas were enormous, something I had never experienced before.

If you were in a power boat, you would not go out in these conditions.

In hindsight, even while racing, I thought maybe we shouldn’t have been there.

“The elements were throwing everything at us. We were get-

ting pounded constantly and being smashed in the face every 10 seconds by waves determined to wash us off our seats, and swallow us up.

“With the seas so horrendous you could not see more than three or four metres in front of the boat, it was a welcome sight to see the half way buoy – it had felt like an eternity to arrive,” Glen said.

“After the turn we were all hoping for a less strenuous return run, but with the wind behind us this wasn’t to be. We were sliding across waves, and down the other side, with the swell and wind trying to drag us toward the shore.

“At around the 9km mark, with only 3kms to the finish line and

at least 1km in the lead in our age group, and in fourth position overall, the unexpected happened – we were rolled. We went down the side of a steep wave, and the tip of the wave caught the edge of the armour (the float), tipping us upside down.

“We all struggled to surface, as we were zipped in, making our escape interesting. One by one, we popped up, with our steerer Ian finding the sunshine last. Thank God we were all safe,” Glen said.

The final 3kms were challenging to say the least, as the weary team battled the waves to the entrance to the harbour. But it wasn’t over, and the challenge went to another level.

“The washing machine changed to a spa tub of turbulence as we entered the harbour,” Glen said.

“We all thought this would bring us unstuck again, with the looming rock wall on the right and the swirling water all around. Luckily the ‘Wave God’ was on our side, and we caught a sweet ride to the finish."

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Good to the last In the

ditch NOOSA HEADS BOTH Noosa Heads ladies’ sides entered in the Super Challenge series have won their way through to the finals.

We have players in both sections 5 and 8, with successes in the playoffs at Pacific Paradise and Solander Lakes on Saturday, earning appearances at the Tweed Heads finals series next weekend. We say congratulations to our talented bowlers - and good luck at The Tweed.

The final of the club ladies pairs championship was played last week with a convincing win recorded by Cath Haddock and Sophie Gale over opponents Jenny Bowie and Sharyn Briggs.

The draw for the men’s pairs will be made this week.

Tuesday men’s pairs last week was won by Ralphe Rickman and Rudy Boyer. Bob King and David Deane had the next highest margin.

Cath Haddock and Valerie Bush were Wednesday winners with Et Kellett and Wendy Jarrett taking second prize. Scoring in Friday’s open jackpot pairs were Ian Sanday and Mal Lloyd, making a welcome return. David Deane and Ron Wallish topped the first-round losers section.

Saturday pairs winners were Ralphe Rickman and Keith Musgrave.

The triples went to Roy Cornish, Eileen McDonald and David Nimmo.

A group of “golden oldies” were invited to afternoon tea at the club last Friday. These ex-members had a great time reminiscing and checking out a bundle of memorabilia that has

been collected to mark the forthcoming closure of the club. Among the group were former chairpersons Bert Wansley and Lynn Collins, several ex-presidents and board members, and some champion bowlers - and people.

- The Chalker POMONA WEDNESDAY - and on such a very hot day - we were very thankful for our retractable shade cover with our ladies section having hosted a trophy day. A big thank you to the eight division clubs that attended, making a total of 48 players on the green. Winners of the day were the visitors from QRI Gympie J. McAuliffe, L. Greig, C. Greig and skip Rose Davies. Runners-up were the Pomona team of Jan Mallett, Ruth Kelliher, Jocelyn Rabjohns and skip Nancy Homer.

Welcome home Ruth and glad to have you back on the green.

Friday twilight bowls had a good number of eager players and some very close games were played with the final winners being Ruth Kelliher and Rick Goulding with runnersup David Hands and Daryl Millar.

The progressive jackpot was won

by Sheena Millar and visitor Jeff White so the Millars had plenty to celebrate. Saturday morning, the last of the second round A Championships were played with Lorry Axiak defeating Charlie Dewhirst.

Saturday afternoon the semi-finals were played with an on-fire Bill Alford defeating Mel Hobbins by a very conclusive margin. The game between Lorry Axiak and Keith Muir was very closely contended with Lorry leading in the first half. However, Keith (tenacious as an old Mallee bull) lifted his game and on end 22 they were even at 21-all. Lorry was determined not to lose and won the next two ends, winning by five points.

The final between Bill Alford and Lorry Axiak will be played on Saturday 28 March, from 1pm.

- Kitty and Jack COOROY COOROY Community Bowls Club held its annual meeting on Saturday with a new committee appointed.

Games continue as usual with some new ideas for the winter months.

Tuesday jackpot pairs winners were Roy Wall and Col Nalder with +7. Lester Krosch and Glen Jones were runners-up.

The business bowls winners for round five were Belvedere’s who had a very close win (+1) over Getting Plastered, as well as Ball Breakers, Pages, Mutineers, Treble Clefs, Bonnells, Odd Balls and Jacobson’s.

New team INCAS were narrowly beaten by Royal Flush on Thursday night in the High Rollers challenge.

The other close game was between High Rollers (who had two subs) and Galahs. Other winners were JeLS, Tag Team, Eumundi Boys, 101’s and Bush Rangers. Honey Pots had their first loss since they commenced playing.

The ladies had a substantial loss to equal third place teams from Nambour Heights in the Hinterland Challenge. The final round is this Saturday against leaders, Mapleton.

- Julie Ainscough TEWANTIN NOOSA OUR Silver ladies did us proud by making the Super Challenge playoffs.

Ladies championship pairs final: Winners were Nat McAully and Pam Styles over Kerry Wilson and Jennie Smith.

Sunday AM pairs, Wanga’s day: Winners were Greg Stewart and Adrian Whitton (+29). Runners-up

Noosa Heads’ Sophie Gale and Cath Haddock, winners of the ladies pairs championship 2015. were Tony Howard and Bob Mulvogue (+28). Third were Greg Maher and Bob Schofield (+27).

Tuesday ladies nominated twobowl triples: Winners were Mary Forbes, Marlene Trembath and Sue Mould. Runners-up were Gloria Nunn, Val Bush and Val Reinicke.

Wednesday men’s pairs: Winners were Terry Nash and Steve Chandler.

Runners-up were Trevor Crosby and Greg Halloway.

Thursday night’s twilight (6-9) open pairs: Winners were Kerry Wilson and Robyn McAnelly. Runnersup were Kath and Bryan Simmons.

Friendly Friday open triples: Winners were Alan Newman, John Oppy and Ray Sengstock. Runners-

up were Gary Bond and Kath and Bryan Simmons. Jackpot was not won and carries over.

Super Challenge: This week our men’s Silver won against Moorooka 3/2 and although they performed well overall they unfortunately missed out on the play-off.

Our ladies won on both rinks, playing at a standard worthy of the finals - and qualifying for the playoffs against Kawana - but went down fighting, with Kawana winning the triples and fours, and falling short by 12 shots aggregate. Encouragingly, the fours were 19-all on the 20th end, but went down two shots on the last end.

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Scores line up for stableford at Tuesday event NOOSA GOLF THE Tuesday club event was a single stableford, with 200 entrants. Scratch rating (M): 71.0.

A Grade: Karl Shaw (11) 41, Gary Wood (9) 41, Brett Clarke (4) 41.

B Grade: Lyndon Bruggy (18) 41, Bruno Zigliotto (15) 40, Peter Wright (16) 39.

C Grade: Brian Heuston (27) 46, Grant Birkett (22) 42, Michael Meltzer (23) 40.

Placegetters: Logan Idiens (7) 40, Gus Barrett (9) 40, Wesley Hodgens (27) 40, Peter Cossins (12) 39, Lester Friend (26) 39, Doug Rogers (11) 39, George Bell (6) 39, John Purdue (16) 39, Garry Foley (13) 38, Gary Winram (35) 38, Andrew Aitken (25) 38, Peter Smales (19) 38.

NTP: A Grade - 5th Derek Connolly, 7th Dallas

Furner, 10th Allan Harris, 12th Michael Gardner. B Grade - Garry Foley, Michael Evans, John Maree, John Osmaston. C Grade - Lester Friend, Graham Wall, Adrian Ward, John Stenson.

Sweepstakes: 1 Grant Birkett, 2 Karl Shaw, 3 Gary Wood.

COOROY GOLF RESULTS from 21 March, stroke-flag for trophy from the club: Kay Jenkinson 65 over Assunta Easton 67.

Rundown: Louise Taylor 68, Carmel Clark 69, Lauris Mitchell 73, Maria Taurer 74, Karen Hall 75.

Approaches: Bronwyn Woolbanm, Heather Johanson.

Longest putt: Jocelyn Rabjohns.

Women’s results from 19 March: Entrants played eclectic stableford for a trophy donated by Jim and Ilene Penman, with the winner Wendy Morse 45.

The daily event was round two eclectic stableford for trophy by Kaye Gilmour. The event was won by Bronwyn Woolbank 40 over Wendy Morse 38.

Rundown: Muriel Willett 36, Colleen Sykes 36, Assunta Easton 35, Fay Wiggins 35, Jocelyn Rabjohns 34, Carmel Clark 34, Fiona Buchanan 33, Eve Hunt 32, Freda Bull 32, Margie Lucas 32.

Approaches: Carmel Clark, Juanita Langford, Colleen Sykes.

Longest putt: Julie Gibson.

Round one eclectic stableford was played on 12 March. Trophy by Carmel Clark. Doone Flanagan 40 just edged out Muriel Willett 39.

Rundown: Carmel Clark 37, Margie Lucas 37, Desley Walker 36, Freda Bull 36, Bronwyn Woolbank 35, Fay Wiggins 35, Carole Clancy 34, Shay Zulpo 33, Juanita Langford 33, Anita Highland 33, Assunta Easton 33.

Approaches: Louise Taylor, Maz Gray, Judy Kitcher.

Longest putt: Colleen Sykes.

Birdie box: Assunta Easton.

NYRC SOCIAL RESULTS of Irish stableford, 14 March: Winners with 90, David Croucher, Garth Pineaar, Phil Ryan. Runnersup with 86, Nola Mountain, Jenny Steer, Ralph Garber, Roy Crombie.

NTP: 1st Anne Gallen, 3rd Roy Crombie, 11th Neville Joy, 15th Viola Crombie, 17th Anne Gallen.

Longest putt: 9 Viola Crombie.

Rundown: Evelyn Garber, Lyall Carlow, Ian Steer, John MacWherter - 86; Mary Sawyer, Petra Collins, Neville Joy, March Hitchen, Laurie Moore, Lea Bell, Jacque Cooper, Chrissie Pober - 85; Maureen Moore, Anne Gallen, Ken Clapham, Viola Crombie - 82; Paula

Jeffrey, Rod McCloud, Rob Lazdins, Joan Bradley - 77.

Next game, 28 March: stroke and putt.

NOOSA PAR 3 THERE were 60 starters for the single stableford on 21 March.

A Grade: Mark Prosser 41 over Darren Simmonds 38.

B Grade: Errol Grieve 40 over David Blanton 38.

NTP: 11th Garth Pienaar, 16th Michael Gooding, 20th Wally Miller, 25th Wally Miller. Ladies: 12th Pam Walker.

Drawn for par: 9th Sandy Webb.

Ball rundown: Joan Bradley 37, Jill Jones 36, Sally Prosser 36, Kim Poulsen 36, Garth Pienaar 36, Michael Gooding 36.

Member draw: Wayne Price.

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SPORTTODAY

Golden age for Masters

Mixed bag for wings of Eagles

By TONY FROST

By PETA HOLMES

FOND memories and fun for the seven Noosa swimmers who travelled to Townsville for the 2015 Qeensland Masters long course championships held at the Long Tan Aquatic Centre, from 13 to 15 March.

Accumulating a total of 45 medals from three days of competition is surely satisfying and rewarding for the efforts of all Noosa competitors in the pool.

None greater than that of Stephanie Jones, contesting the 60-64 years age group.

Stephanie totalled eight gold and one silver in individual events, and a further two gold from relays.

In the 200m and 400m freestyle races, she broke state records, the previous being held by Brisbane Southside swimmer Jen Thomasen, a current world masters champion and former Commonwealth Games representative from Perth, 1962.

Stephanie’s times of 2:42.61 and 5:45.31 in the respective 200m and 400m metres was quite outstanding for the fact that she only had two weeks of light preparation, having being out of the water for a couple of months, treating a medical condition.

Jan Croft’s visit to Townsville was somewhat nostalgic, having grown up just 50 kilometres north in the sugar town of Ayr. As a 15 year old, Jan was invited to join a squad of Australian swimmers preparing for the upcoming Empire Games in Cardiff, Wales.

The Australian coach, Forbes Carlile, had identified Jan’s potential from her success at the Queensland state championships.

“Training with gold medal swimmers from Melbourne’s 1956 Olympic Games was a real

THE second home game for the season left Noosa Eagles with mixed results.

Noosa under-6 White played The Buddina Mussels and lost 2-7. Micah Elvy goes from strength to strength, doing a great job on the field and in goal. He was our trophy winner this week. In spite of a great effort from Charlotte Owen, the Buddina Mussels proved to be a better team on the day.

Noosa under-7 gold won 3-0 playing Nambour lynx. Their most exciting game to date, Harrison ‘the bulldozer’ Howard did exactly that to the opposition and was unstoppable in attack. A well-deserved player of the match.

Noosa under-7 Black lost 11-0 to Buddina Sealions. Player of the Match – Marley Browne. Pizza Voucher – Cody Thompson.

Both boys never stop trying.

Noosa Black under-8 played against: Buddina Sea Eagles Result ie 5 - 2 to Noosa. After a very hot start and a close first half, the under8s Black took home the win 5 - 2 to Buddina Sea Eagles. Isaac Benjamin played his first half as goalie, in the second half “Isaac-attack” was out on the field and kicked two goals. Jaimen Slavin played a great game in defence and also had a chance in the forward line, kicking his first goal for the season, as well as taking home the Encouragement Award for the week. Ethan Messenger, a new recruit is showing some great talent with his tackling and setting up some great plays. Other goal kickers - Alaska Rosenkranz (2).

Noosa Gold under-10 played against Palmwoods Samurais; the score was 2-1 to Noosa.

Goals were scored by Innocent Sibanda and Oscar Morgan. Player of the week was Bailey Atley. It was a very close game with Noosa Gold holding on. Overall, it was a great game.

Noosa under-12s suffered a devastating loss to a very skilled and well-honed machine that was the Currimundi Mantarays. The final score was 18 -0. But, remember it was a grading match where the side can often play a team that is literally “out of our league”. Two of the players arrived late due to car trouble and one player was absent, so it was with a heavy heart that our team ran on-field, knowing numbers were down. The team showed excellent team spirit and once again, when the players worked together “had nothing to lose” and some were really shining examples of courage resulting in great play. The after-match vibe did not reflect the score as the players congratulated each other and offered positive words of encouragement.

Despite the huge loss, the game was played at both ends of the field and did not merely stay in the opposition’s half.

“Player of the Week” went to Lauren Roche who illustrated a gigantic leap in confidence, taking on one of Currimundi’s star players, interrupting his momentum and in the second half taking the ball from him and sending it up to the mid-fielders – not bad for her third game of soccer. I really cannot over emphasise her improvement and efforts today.

Stephanie Jones won eight individual events at the State Masters Swim championships in Townsville. buzz,” Jan said. “Dawn Fraser, Lorraine Crapp and Murray Rose were all role models for me.”

Her success at the 2015 Queensland Masters Championships was limited by her old nemesis, Jen Thomasen, a friend for over 50 years, yet she managed to finish with three gold and five silver medals, plus two gold in Noosa relay teams.

The other Noosa swimmers swam creditably, all coming home with a medal.

Results from individual events: Stephanie Jones (eight gold, one silver), Dyanna Benny (one gold, five silver, one bronze), Helen Malar (one gold, three silver, one bronze), Robyn

Selby (one bronze), Jan Croft (three gold, five silver), Lois Hill (two silver, one bronze), Adrian Wilson (one gold, three silver).

Stephanie, Dyanna, Helen and Jan combined to win gold in the two 240-279 years relays, freestyle and medley.

At the completion of the competition, the Noosa Masters Swimming Club were presented with the trophy for the 2014 Aerobic Program. Accepting the trophy the Noosa cocaptains Helen Malar and Adrian Wilson paid tribute to Mary Lester, the driving force behind achieving this result.

Junior aces shine

By DES ADSETT THE Noosa District Tennis Association (NDTA) Australian Open Junior Tournament was held at the Coolum Tennis Club recently.

There was an impressive turn out, with 44 participants.

Of the Coolum players, Emma Willis was runner-up in Orange Division, Beau McWaters won Green Division, Mitch Willis was runnerup in C Grade and Kristy Drain won B Grade.

Congratulations to all players.

Fixture teams are being formulated for winter fixture season, so if any players are keen let Andrew Ash know as soon as possible by phoning 0421 391 505.

In other news, Coolum Travellers have had a great season to date being second on the top three teams with only one point difference. On Friday, they played the third team and were defeated by 46-30. The team would like to also congratulate the new Nambour team. They are improving with every match and are a great asset to the competition.

Social tennis has proved popular in the last couple of weeks with good attendance.

The new upgrades at Noosa Tennis Club.

Facelift proves a hit on the court IT’S exciting times at Noosa Tennis Club with the unveiling of the latest facility upgrades.

The club has been fortunate enough to obtain a grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund to replace the fencing for all the courts, and the result is just great.

The club very much appreciates this and

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The hard courts have also been repainted in the Australian Open blue colour so we now have a class facility where the best tennis players in the world – and the public – can come and have a hit.

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NOOSA’S BEST SPORTS COVERAGE

Walsh back in the driver's seat

By LUCY GOOD NOOSA local, Ben Walsh, owner of Miss Moneypenny’s on Hastings Street, Noosa, has returned to competitive motor sport this year, competing in the Aussie Racing Cars’ championship, after a long hiatus on the side-lines.

Ben previously competed in the mid 1990’s to 2000’s as a professional driver at an international level, with great success. This included being crowned Australian International Driver of the Year, and the only Australian ever to win the F.I.A. International Asian Drivers Championship.

This weekend (27-29 March) he will be competing at Symmons Plains in Tasmania in Round 2 of the Aussie Racing Cars’ championship.

The Aussie Racing Car Championship is an official support category to the V8 Supercar Championship and will see Ben competing at some of Australia’s biggest sporting events this year, including Bathurst.

Coming into the second round, Ben is currently second in points for the Rookie of the Year crown and second in points for the Masters Cup Championship.

“I’m really happy to be back in the drivers’ seat after being out of the sport that I love so much for so long,” Ben said.

“It’s exciting heading to Symmons Plains… as part of the V8 Supercar round where we’ll be racing in front of capacity crowds.

“It will be extra challenging for me… considering I’ve never been to the Symmons Plains’ circuit before, but I am quite confident now that I have spent some time in the car, and am pleased with my overall speed.”

Ben’s races will be televised live on FOX on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March, or you can follow his progress with regular updates via the Ben Walsh Racing Facebook page: www.facebook.com/benwalshracing

Love’s tight grip THEY say the couple that works out together, stays together ... and it couldn’t be truer for local couple Simon and Jo Golland.

Simon and Jo study and teach an array of martial arts including Kenpo Jujutso and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Simon has even taught members of the British military, police force and security personnel.

The pair started their training under the same association when they were children, but didn’t actually meet until Simon came to

Australia on a training trip.

After meeting and living in the UK for five years, the couple is now back in Australia and living in the beautiful Noosa, where they share their passion for self-defence and martial arts with locals.

Jo and Simon say it’s the results of their training that motivates them.

“Simon has accumulated some truly inspiring success stories over the years, from developing young children who lack confidence, to a student who successfully defend-

ed himself during a serious knife attack,” Jo said.

“He also taught someone the skills to save their own life. It doesn’t get much better than that.”

Together, Jo and Simon run classes to teach locals the art of self-defence, based on a sense of community.

“Simon’s classes are developed on a sense of community, regardless of gender, religion and background, which isn’t always easy in some parts of England,” Jo said.

“People from all over the world all train together as one family.

And the beauty of what we study is that we can all speak the same Okinawan/Japanese dojo terminology. Our classes give students the opportunity to travel the world and train with other Goju Ryu practitioners regardless of their native languages.”

Simon and Jo hold their classes in the Noosa District Catholic Parish Hall. Visit www.conceptsgym.com for more information on class times.

Drop a line over Easter

By JACK MANGROVE THE Noosa area has been an anglers' paradise over the last week, with some great catches reported.

At the mouth of the river, whiting have been plentiful with some cracker sized fish to 40cm coming from the frying pan and the dog beach, peeled prawns, yabbies and live worms have all been the favoured bait.

Bream have also been feeding on the same with Woods Bay also worth a try.

Trevally have been around the sound and Munna Point with the morning biter the best time. Surface poppers have been the go as the fish are feeding on small bait fish forced to the surface.

Upriver, mangrove jack have also been on the chew with live herring and diving hard body lures doing the trick.

Crabs have been plentiful throughout the river with Lake Weyba a stand out. Fresh mullet has been the bait of choice.

Offshore,things have been at fever pitch, with some outstanding captures being reported.

The weekend provided great weather as anglers made their way out of the river to be meet by large schools of mack and long tail tuna

in the bay. Down on Sunshine Reef, there was a nice range of fish hitting the decks with all the usual suspects feeding hard with the morning tide.

Sweetlip, coral trout tuskies and mackerel were all on the menu.

Up on North Reef, the charter boys where having a field day. Anglers were treated to a spectacular morning hauling in a great feed of spanish mackerel. Another boat was also on the fish and bagged out within 30 minutes on spanish mackerel.

This is the time of the year when we see some sensational pelagic fishing with big Spanish mackerel, wahoo and some big blue fin tuna.

A couple of boats made the run out to the Banks earlier in the week and manage a good feed of snapper and pearlies even with a strong current running.

Off the Beach, it has been a great time to get the family fishing with dart in plague proportions. It seems as soon as the bait hits the water they are onto it. There are quite a few good ones among them that will give the kids a good run for their money. Small pilchard cubes, prawns and squid have all been enjoyed by these hungry fish.

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

Nigel Kirk from Tinbeerwah caught and released this quality flathead while fishing from his kayak along the Gympie Terrace stretch.

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