Noosa Today - 10th September 2015

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Issue 175 | Thursday, 10 September, 2015

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All go for show!

THE Noosa Country Show is here, with gates opening tomorrow morning for two days and nights of fun, live music and heart-stopping rides.

Now in its 106th year, the Noosa Country Show is bigger than ever with the Pomona Showgrounds hosting great competitions and entertainment from 9am tomorrow (11 September) to Saturday 12 September.

There is fun to be had by the whole family with a range of kid-friendly activities and family entertainment on offer throughout the weekend.

Turn to page 6 for the full details.

Call for life-savers Luke spent his 21st birthday in the food court of RBH, but Paul said Luke was able to overcome the direst of prognoses to walk out of the rehabilitation centre 14 months later.

“Seven people left the rehab centre the same day as Luke, but only one of them went home while the others went to care facilities,” he said. “That was our Luke. He’s meant for something big. He’s inspirational.”

Luke has begun to walk and can speak, and while his family are helping him re-learn skills such as maths,

Luke was looking to be making great progress.

But another health scare has surfaced, with concerns a filter that was placed in Luke’s artery to prevent blood clots has moved.

Luke needs specialised surgery in the US - to remove the filter that has corroded the wall of his artery - at a cost of more than $130,000, but Paul said they would try anything to help their son live pain-free.

“We have to have a go,” he said.

“I don’t care if the surgery is twice the price, it’s worth it to help Luke. If

one of the prongs of the filter breaks off then that is like a metal toothpick in his heart. And that’s not good.”

Luke’s family along with local charity Smiles of Strength are working hard to raise the funds needed to get Luke the surgery he needs.

If you would like to donate visit www.gofundme.com/pv35btkk or you can donate directly to Smiles of Strength with the following bank details, BSB: 014 311 and account number 2886 9953 4.

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A COOROY family are calling on the local community to help save their son’s life.

Luke Reinbott was just 20 when his life changed forever. A brain injury from a fall in 2011 left him paralysed and unable to speak, with doctors holding little hope the Cooroy local would survive his injuries.

Luke’s dad, Paul Reinbott, said the days spent in intensive care at the Royal Brisbane Hospital (RBH)

were some of the family’s darkest days.

“It’s been rough,” he said. “We’ve been through a lot. All we could do was spend every day next to his bed, talking to him.”

Luke spent 14 months in hospital and rehabilitation, where he and his family faced constant challenges, but Paul said the family never gave up on their inspirational son and brother.

“It was 12 days before his pupils responded to light,” Paul said. “It was like we were a rubber band constantly being stretched and stretched.”

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By JOLENE OGLE

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THE Noosa Project is in full swing as we take the time to celebrate the local heroes who are doing great things in our community.

So far we have shared the stories of a palliative care nurse, hard-working single mother, library volunteers making a big difference in people’s lives and a group of women who will help make Christmas just a little brighter for locals doing it hard.

But we know it takes a community of people to make Noosa Shire the wonderful place it is to live, work and play.

So we want to celebrate and showcase as many of the wonderful locals as possible.

On Friday 11 September from 9am, Noosa Today will have a stall at the Noosa Country Show where we will be armed with a camera ready to snap your photo.

Kids, parents, grandparents, long-time locals, new arrivals - everyone is welcome to come along to our stall and have their photo taken to be part of a special 24 September edition of Noosa Today.

If you want to take part, simply pop along to the tent. For more information phone 5455 6946 or email newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au.

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Look out for the Noosa Today tent at the Noosa Country Show on Friday from 9am. We want to take your picture!

Jazz under the sun

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THE sun shone, the music flowed and hundreds of jazz fans made their way to Noosa Heads Lions Park for the 2015 Noosa Jazz Festival.

Held from Thursday 3 September to Sunday 6 September, the Noosa Jazz Festival hosted a list of some of Australia’s best jazz singers and performers.

Headline acts included Darren Percival, Emma Pask, Colleen Hewett and Wendy Matthews, plus a great range of local acts.

The highlight for many Jazz Festival goers was the Tastings on

Hastings lunch and street parade that took over Hastings Street on Friday afternoon (4 September).

Restaurants such as Noosa Heads Surf Club bistro brought their menu to the street, serving up delicious three-course meals to guests, while the street parade made its way through Hastings Street.

Noosa Today photographer Karina May was at the Jazz Festival Village to catch some of the action as event-goers made the most of relaxing in the sun to the cool sounds of jazz.

Elizabeth Braggins, Stephen Johnston and Olivia Wilson enjoy an afternoon in the sun.

Robyn Collins and Merran Sanger soak up the sun as they enjoy the jazz music.

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sport today The 2015 Jazz Festival drew to a close on Sunday 6 September after hundreds of locals and visitors made the most of of live music, big acts and beautiful weather.

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Chris Beats, Ann Beats, Merv Hill and Marg Hill listen to the live music.

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Party - but within limits

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JIM Berardo has confirmed the Noosa Food and Wine Festival will return next year and he believes local restaurants will be back thanks to new payment arrangements.

Mr Berardo beat six other companies who bid to buy the premier food festival’s intellectual property, only three months after the company went into voluntary receivership on 29 May. The restaurateur still owes outstanding creditors about $300,000, but Mr Berardo said he would repay creditors privately “over time”.

“I’ve contacted most of the creditors, but we’re still chasing some invoices,” he said.

“I know the creditors are small businesses and this would have affected them.”

For the 2016 festival, which is expected to run from 19 to 22 May, Mr Berardo said businesses would be paid directly from The J and steps were being taken to prevent rain impacting the event.

“A combination of things resulted in the company going into receivership,” he said. “Berardo’s Restaurant and Bar was running at a loss so I had to close it.”

Mr Berardo said rain also affected the festival for the second year in a row, impacting day ticket sales and expenditure at the event.

Jim Berardo is back at the helm of the Noosa Food and Wine Festival.

While the past three months have been a stressful time for Mr Berardo, he said he believed the 2016 Noosa Food and Wine Festival would pick up where it left off last year, with major sponsors

tipped to stay on board for the coming years.

“I want to keep the momentum going,” he said. “I know this event means a lot to the local culinary industry.”

Mr Berardo said, given the new payment arrangements, he didn’t see any reason why local restaurants wouldn’t return to the festival.

“There’s no reason not to come back,” he said.

POLICE are urging local residents to be considerate when it comes to partying this season, with several rowdy house parties already shut down over the past two weeks.

Noosa Heads Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant Steve McReight says while everyone loves a good party, people need to remember to be considerate of their neighbours.

“Remember your noise can impact others and it’s not just your immediate neighbours,” he said.

“Consider how the noise may echo, especially for homes on the canals and within a unit complex.

“Let you neighbours know in advance that you’re having a party and stop the music by a reasonable hour; people just want a good night’s sleep.”

Snr Sgt McReight said police had been called to a number of parties over the past fortnight and residents have complied with directions to turn off their music.

“We’ve already attended a few local homes and we’ve actually received letters of thanks from the neighbours for a prompt response to the noise complaints,” he said.

Snr Sgt McReight said police could attend a home and give a direction for the noise to stop, plus issue a 96-hour warning to the people responsible for the noise.

Any violation of the warning within the 96hour time frame can result in legal action, such as the stereo being seized.

“Parties become more common as the weather warms up,” Snr Sgt McReight said.

“We’re just asking people to be considerate of those around them.”

Music plays in Molly’s memory MUSIC is said to be a wonderful treatment for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, so what better way to help raise funds to find a cure than through Sir Ronald Harwood’s latest offering, Quartet.

The generous team at Noosa Arts Theatre have joined forces with Molly’s Song to help raise funds and awareness for dementia research with a special performance on Wednesday 16 September, from 7.30pm.

Molly’s Song is a local charity in honour of Libby Day’s mum, Molly Day, who died from the terrible disease.

“Molly’s Song is the name I chose to use for events to raise funds for dementia research,” Libby said. “It is a tribute to my beautiful mum Molly who lost her long battle with Alzheimer’s. It recognizes the importance of music in her life.”

Libby said before Molly’s diagnosis she enjoyed singing in choirs, mu-

sicals, playing the piano and dancing, but was soon unable to participate in her favourite activities, left only with the ability to listen to music with the rare vocalization.

“I think the time when someone realises there is a problem, feeling mixed up and all at sea, and knows that there is nothing that can be done must be one of the worst feelings,” Libby said.

But Libby said Molly’s Song also acknowledged the benefits of music and music activities for people suffering from Alzheimer’s.

“Music, song and dance can help bring a bit of the past into the present,” she said.

“Hopefully bringing a greater sense of belonging in what is otherwise a very mixed up place. I have worked as a community nurse for many years and then as a music therapist and have seen first-hand the joy music brings as well as how happy

the carers are to see their loved ones participating.”

Libby said she was grateful to the Noosa Arts Theatre for offering to stage a special performance of Quartet to help raise funds for Molly’s Song and dementia research.

“Molly’s Song is focused on helping the Dementia Research Foundation find a cure or at the very least find a treatment so that all of those thousands of families don’t have to experience the long good-bye,” Libby said.

“So that all the mums and dads can keep singing, going to choir, enjoying to dance, talk and tell us how they feel.”

Tickets are $37 per person and includes a light supper at interval. Tickets are available now by phoning 5449 9343 or online via www.noosaartstheatre.com.au or visit the box office at 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville, open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 2pm.

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Libby Day, pictured with her two nieces and great nephew, said she fund-raises so they can live a life free of dementia.

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Friendship built on books Neville Graham, centre, with Jan and Tony Coyle.

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“THERE is no friend as loyal as a book,” said Ernest Hemingway, and there is no doubt that a book can bring friends together - and make new ones.

When Jan and Tony Coyle moved to Noosaville from Tamworth three years ago, the first thing they did was join Noosa Library, having left their own personal collection behind.

More recently, they extended their love of books, and the Noosa Library, by volunteering for the Home Library Service.

And with that, they came to meet Neville Graham.

Neville is one of 44 individual clients who is unable, for varying reasons, to visit the library. In his case, Neville requires all-round care, which means his wife Hazel is now unable to leave him alone.

Enter the Coyles! Their job is to select books, and DVDs, and deliver them to Neville’s Peregian Beach home every few weeks.

While they work from a brief profile as to likes and dislikes, it really is about a burgeoning friendship. It’s about getting to know.

Says Tony: “The real pleasure in this is catching up with Neville and talking about bowls”, a shared interest, as well as discovering the rich vein of Neville’s farming life within the building industry.

Indeed, while Neville loves to read, he is a book waiting to happen, such is his abundance of anecdotes about life on their Murgon farm, together with his many years as a builder there and in the Noosa region, where they have lived for the last 25 years.

Jan’s father was also a farmer, giving them all many reflections in common.

When the photo shoot was arranged, the Coyles arrived with morning tea cakes and it was clear that they were settling in for a fine old yak. And, “we’re going to have a game of bowls when Nev gets a bit better,” says Tony.

Among the many volunteers with the Noosa Home Library Service, some select, some deliver, but in this case Jan and Tony Coyle do both. And according to Neville, “the people at the library are terrific; they could not be more helpful”.

The Noosa Library’s service, generally every three weeks, is clearly designed for the elderly and infirm,

and also includes bulk loans to such operations as nursing homes.

Tony and Jan are retired teachers, but it is books that are the common denominator.

Neville always has been an avid reader, particularly in recent years and, while he likes variety, has a hankering for Wilbur Smith. Says Jan: “I

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Neville Graham is facing a pretty tough challenge right now. Jan and Tony Coyle, in their own quiet way, are doing just that little bit to help him rise to it.

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MEMBER for Noosa Glen Elmes has presented the Tewantin Noosa National Seniors with a new computer that is expected to help the group grow throughout the shire.

The computer will be delivered to the group next week, but Mr Elmes presented Norm and Laurel Peden of Tewantin Noosa National Seniors with the final receipt for the computer on Thursday 3 September.

Mrs Peden, who has been president of the Tewantin Noosa National Seniors for over 12 years, said the group was very grateful for the new PC as the current computer is on its “last legs”.

“When I turn it on, it whirs and clicks,” she said. “It takes such a long time to start up.”

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Zonta pops up to help THE Zonta Group pop-up shop is back again with a range of pre-loved designer clothes on offer at the Noosa Junction store that has become a favourite with locals.

Zeconda, which will stock goodquality, pre-loved clothing and accessories at affordable prices, will help raise much-needed funds for the Zonta Club of Noosa to continue their work in domestic violence support and local activities.

Zeconda offers a great chance to buy pre-loved international designerwear such as Giorgio Armani and Australian icon fashion designers such as Perri Cutten at a fraction of the price.

Fabulous shoes, handbags, scarves and costume jewellery are also on offer so customers can accessorise that new outfit all in the one shop, plus there is smart corporate wear on offer too.

This is a great chance to buy a new outfit for spring or summer or find a fabulous hat for that Melbourne Cup function, while supporting Zonta’s ongoing local projects which include the supply of breast cushions for breast cancer patients, bursaries and awards for young women studying at both secondary and tertiary institutions and the supply of care packs to women in crisis accommodation as a result of domestic violence.

Zonta also supplies birthing kits to disadvantaged women throughout the world who are forced to give birth in facilities without even the basic necessities.

Zeconda will offer a range of topquality, pre-loved clothes for sale to help raise funds for the Zonta Club of Noosa.

Restock your wardrobe, take on a new image and at the same time assist in the raising of money to save lives and enrich those of others less advantaged.

The shop number is yet to be confirmed, but Zeconda will be opened from Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October from 8.30am to 4.30pm in the Noosa Junction.

Noosa Show salutes our Anzacs THIS year’s Noosa Country Show, which runs from Friday 11 September to Saturday 12 September, will commemorate 100 years of Anzac with special displays from the Pomona and Gympie Museums, plus the 2nd and 5th Light Horse Regiment will be performing on the main arena and army, naval the Ode of Remembrance each afternoon.

Simpson the donkey will be there too with a ‘Waler’ horse, the same breed that was used in WWI. As a salute to their services, past servicemen and women of Noosa Shire are invited to attend the Show free of charge when wearing their medals.

Featuring on stage this year is ’80s legend John Swan - also known as ‘Swanee’ -who’ll take to the stage before an impressive fireworks display.

International touring band Dallas Frasca will perform from 5pm.

Steve Hart and the Allstar Band with Kevin Barker and the Beagle Babes will be on fire for the Friday night rock and roll party and on Saturday afternoon, X Factor’s Caitlyn Shadbolt will be live on-stage plus local favourites Shane Crang and Uncle Bob’s Jug Band before the Honky Tonk Rodeo and open barrel racing in the rodeo arena.

After all the thrills and spills, Smokin’ Mirrors and t he Burlesque Dancers will be performing on stage.

For those who come for the competitions, there are new poultry and cavy (guinea pigs) sections for the family pets including a best-dressed chook class.

Don’t forget the lovable mutley competition on Friday afternoon for your backyard hound or pooch with great prizes up for grabs, plus the dog and puppy show is held next to

Don't miss two full days of horse classes and the show jumping is a crowd pleaser with top class riders and horses. the tennis courts on Friday.

The horse section has a class for every horse and or rider combination including harness, hacks, hunters, riding mount, pony club, western, all the breeds and miniatures.

Two full days of horse classes and show jumping is a crowd pleaser with top class riders and horses.

If you have a sweet tooth, the pavilion will be packed with tasty home cooking and crafts of all sorts with the beautiful horticulture and fabulous fruit and vegetables downstairs.

And what is a show without the rides, showbags, sideshow alley, fairy floss and obligatory dagwood dog!

The same great discounted entry prices are on offer as last year with a two day family pass only $45 and exhibitors’ pass only $10 for the duration of the Show.

For more details go to www. noosashowsociety.org.au , phone 5485 2331 or email secretary@ noosashowsociety.org.au. For more information on entry for veterans, phone 5485 2331.

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By ANDREW BELL WHAT has the local Doonan Rural Fire Brigade crew been up to? Well, over the last month we have had a few call outs to scrub fires, but in the main we have conducted and assisted at a number of Mitigation Burns.

What is a Mitigation Burn you may ask? Simply put, it is a planned burn which is used across Australia to reduce the risk of wildfire/ bushfire and is conducted as a means to reduce fuel loads (in particular, grasses and dense undergrowth vegetation) prior to the peak vegetation growth period of spring and summer.

The burns can also be of ‘stacks’ of brush that have been felled and left to dry.

These burns protect farm, grazing land and property from potential indirect adverse impacts as a result of any bushfires. Burns are well planned, controlled, and are only conducted by trained personnel. They are co-ordinated with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland Police and local councils to share resources and ensure adequate risk mitigation. Additionally, by highlighting conservation and protection zones during planned burns, we can help improve biodiversity and the ecology for native flora and fauna.

Through the whole Natural History of Australia, ‘Fire’ has helped shape and form this place we call home.

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Doonan Rural Fire crews assist in a 'stack' Mitigation Burn at Noosa Reds tomato farm.

Community safety is a primary concern when carrying out burns. Mitigation burning is a simple concept but it depends on complex number of factors that are not always predictable (such as wind changes, both in direction and speed); therefore there is always an element of risk associated when burning.

Each prescribed burn is heavily scrutinised and has to pass a rigorous approvals process before any burning can begin. These burns do not mean that there will never be large damaging bushfires, however, it does help to make them less likely and damaging.

During any planned burn, smoke may drift into residential areas or roads. It is up to the land owner, whether this be the local council, Parks Department or resident on the property to inform neighbours of the burn. Usually, for big local authority burns, this is in the form of announcements in the press, local radio or a letter drop to residents. If you are in the downwind area of

a burn there are some simple rules to reduce the effects of smoke; avoid hanging washing out to dry during the burn period, stay indoors and close the windows and doors. If you have a health condition such as asthma, follow your doctor’s advice and always carry your medication with you, and maybe take the opportunity to visit a friend or relative close by.

All landholders have a responsibility to address fire management across their property. If you have hectares of dry grass, large timber stacks, areas of bush with a high fuel load (leaf litter, dead branches, and dry undergrowth) you should look to mitigating the risk of potential wild fires.

Simply put, if you own the fuel, you own the risk. If you are concerned about fire risks on your property, contact your local Fire Warden or the QLD Fire and Emergency Services direct to discuss the fire management plans on your property.

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THE Sunshine Coast is really becoming an ant nest for all types of events, and the past few weeks is testament to that. The variety and class of events is a credit to all involved, and magnificently supported by locals. I remember many years ago, in my early days in local tourism, Tewantin’s Rick Cooper was always on the front foot promoting the facts about hosting events. His logic was simple, rain hail or shine, people will come to events, while with holidays quite a few will cancel at the first sight of rain.

Let’s kick start the recent event downpour, music and art lovers from far and wide gathered on the old Horton Park Golf Course for the inaugural Music and Visual Arts Festival.

And despite the dark clouds and early rain, thousands gathered on the new amphitheatre venue that attracted the exact demographic the organisers hoped for. About a driver and 4 iron away, hundreds participated in the 10th annual Wishlist Row for Cancer regatta at Cotton-tree.

Terrific result with organisers banking $20,000, taking the 10-year total to just over $200,000 for the Coast cancer sufferers. The pace continued the following weekend, with a major amateur boxing tournament at Mooloolaba, followed up with over 6000 competing in this year's marathon. Having the pleasure of a long history with Coast sporting events, it has been a pleasure to witness the growth

and participation of this Olympics standard race. The fund-raising total isn’t clear as yet, but the major charity is Ronald McDonald House and many subsidiary local groups.

The race organisers will have to make up their minds shortly, as to which direction the event heads, quality or quantity. My suggestion, is quality, with the 2018 Games around the corner. A golden opportunity to lure big name athletes, which, of course, can help the event grow like Sydney’s City to Surf, or even become Australia’s number 1 race. Same weekend and just up the road, Coolum hosted its annual National Motocross Championships. Competitors from Australia and New Zealand did battle over the arduous Quanda Road circuit. Don’t forget all the local winter sports finals wrapping up their season, with Noosa teams figuring prominently - all codes. During this time, I had the pleasure of joining dual international Michael O'Connor in meeting delegates at this month's Commonwealth Games Assembly in Auckland. The majority of Commonwealth countries were present, and our group had the chance to mix and mingle promoting the Coast and its first-class sporting venues.

The mission funded by the Sunshine Coast council, with Michael and I representing the Sports Federation. Our role wasn’t too hard as the majority of delegates are former athletes/officials, and it didn’t take long to get to the point we wanted to make. I am aware Noosa Council has finally joined the local Embracing 2018 Committee, but I suggest it would be a good move to invest and become more active in the 2018’s future actions. Adding to the facility register list would be a great start. Until next time.

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Plant fair grows ON Opening the inaugural Noosa Botanic Gardens Plant Fair on Sunday 6 September, Councillor Tony Wellington suggested the world might be a better place if every politician had to spend a day per week gardening.

“Simply watching things grow, observing nature at work, examining the cycles of seasons and the tenacity of living organisms is surely one of the more humbling experiences available to us,” he said.

Over 2000 people attended the Plant Fair on Father’s Day and enjoyed not only the diversity of plants for sale and the information sessions conducted by some of Noosa’s gardening experts but also the music, food and classic cars on display.

Noosa Orchid Society President and Australian Orchid judge

John Green enthralled attendees with his exceptional knowledge, encouraging everyone to have a go at growing local orchids.

Horticulturist and local radio gardening presenter Paul Plant gave interesting sessions on bees and butterflies and herbs and vegies; and Dr Seonaid Melville explained how to select the best plants for your garden ecology.

Event organiser Jill Brownlee said the inaugural Plant Fair was a huge success and will provide much needed funds for the Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens to support the gardens with plants and infrastructure.

To become a member of Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens go to their website: www. noosabotanicgardens-friends.org. au or Facebook.

Brand new village look

By JOLENE OGLE

Mike Brownlee, Lee Marsden and Judy Ashwin enjoying the Plant Fair.

Glenbo Craig from Valley Bees.

THE much-loved Bay Village complex on Hastings Street is getting ready for a makeover with new branding and a funky new-look to be revealed before the school holidays.

Centre manager Paul Matthews said Bay Village on Hastings was overdue for a refurbish, with works expected to be completed by 18 September, just in time for the school holidays.

As well as a new logo, new bench seat installations will be placed at the two entrances to the complex from Hastings Street and will feature light boxes illuminating the new branding.

The current blue seats and tables will be replaced with ontrend high communal tables, fixed bench seating and new chairs and tables in colours such as orange, purple and grey.

The new-look eatery is designed to be an inviting, modern space for locals and visitors to enjoy the food options on offer as well as the retail stores located in the complex.

“We want to encourage peo-

ple to come into Bay Village and enjoy the space,” Mr Matthews said.

“This is a makeover of the Village’s image. We’ll be changing all the signs and replacing them with a more modern logo.”

Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham said local businesses that choose to renovate or refurbish their properties are helping drive tourists to Noosa.

“The recent increased tourism numbers and spend have been heartening and this is a result of a number of factors including local businesses renovating their product to ensure visitors have a great experience in Noosa,” he said.“We encourage all business owners to have a regular re-investment program in their businesses to ensure their product is up to a good standard which will help enhance the visitor experience.”

Mr Massingham said the Tourism Noosa team congratulate the latest operator to take this step, being Bay Village.

“Refreshing their food court, which is a popular eatery with tourists ahead of the summer season, is a great initiative,” he said.

The Bay Village on Hastings complex will have a whole new look in just a few days.

More than 2000 people attended the inaugural Noosa Botanic Gardens Plant Fair on Sunday 6 September.

There was a wide range of plants for sale, plus informative talks from local experts.

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School hits top gear Council has named Cooroy's Straker Drive park Fenwick Park, in a tribute to the Fenwick family which has a long history with the local area.

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Park is a tribute COUNCIL has named a Cooroy park Fenwick Park in a tribute to a well-known local family.

The Fenwick family has a long connection with Cooroy having started the town’s first sawmill. Fred Fenwick also built many of the Cooroy buildings that are still standing, including the Memorial Hall.

Fifty family members and long-time friends gathered in the Straker Drive park for the dedication.

Senior family member Betty Sivyer cut the ribbon and her daughter Linda spoke of the family’s history with the area.

Cr Tony Wellington, who officiated the dedication, said the naming of Fenwick Park provided an ongoing reminder that “we owe our gratitude to those who came before us”.

“It is right and proper that the Fenwick family’s important contribution be recog-

Fenwick Bros. & Morrish Sawmill employees, Cooroy, ca 1909. Back row: Bill Fenwick, left, and Charles Fenwick, third from left. Front row: George Fenwick, left, Fred Fenwick, second from right.

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The four Fenwick brothers, George, William (Bill), Fred and Charles (Walter) moved to Cooroy in the early 1900s from New South Wales. Their parents, Robert and Helen Fenwick and one of their sisters, Elizabeth McLean, arrived soon after.

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land and, in partnership with Robert Morrish, commenced the first sawmill in Cooroy on land now known as Mill Place.

A Fenwick family representative contacted council in the hope of seeing the family’s contribution to Cooroy, and its long history with the area, recognised with a place-naming.

WHAT has become very clear is the staff and students at Cooroy State School are going to need a holiday very soon.

They’re all going to need it to recover from Showcase Week 2015. It has now come and gone, but the schedule of exciting activities was not for the faint hearted.

A Maths Fiesta, remote control car derby, showcase displays, Book Week DressUp parade, poetry displays, picnics, Cooroy’s Got Talent finals, a Prep Father’s Day breakfast and many other activities all made for a week to remember the school.

Each year group had the chance to celebrate their talents and many parents, relatives and friends were able to see the week unfold in awe of all that had been planned.

Last Wednesday, the Book Week Dress-Up Parade saw a number of visitors pack into the school hall to see hundreds of literary heroes come to life.

It gave Geoff Edwards from the Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank the chance to present the awards to the winners of the colouring in competition held over the past few weeks.

The energy and excitement in the school hall saw cameras snapping as characters from hundreds of books, many of them with their

Bookweek Dress Up Parade during Cooroy State School Showcase Week. books in hand, took their seats for the assembly. It was a marvellous sight and one that would have made the authors proud.

Two of the other highlights of the week included Under 8s Day where a sausage sizzle, parachute activities, a fire truck visit, weaving, skipping, obstacle courses and face painting all got packed into a few hours of crazy fun.

The other highpoint was Cooroy State School Goes to Town, where a wide cross section of group activities were showcased in the Memorial Hall during the weekly Thursday Community Markets.

It was a great chance for the students to show a little of what they could do on the other side of the tracks.

Needless to say, a showcase of this size requires a huge amount of effort from so many teachers, parents and volunteers. Sponsors such as Noosa Party Hire and Bendigo Bank were very generous in their support, and congratulations to all who gave so much joy to Cooroy through the talent of so many children.

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It incorporates elements best-practice-garden-centres in Australia and around the world have embraced so they can compete against “Big Box” retailers.

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ARCHITECT and designer Andrew McKellar has worked with developer and businessman Ralph Rogers - but Acres was something a little different for the pair.

Andrew has practiced for more than 25 years in the Noosa Shire, and in that time has gained an enviable reputation for imaginative yet practical designs for all types of buildings.

He has worked on commissions as diverse as professional offices, medical centres, childcare centres, multi-storey unit developments and large numbers

of residential projects have been completed.

“I’ve worked for Ralph for the past five or six years but this is probably the biggest project to date,” he said.

And while he usually works on apartments and houses, Andrew said he enjoyed the challenge of designing Acres, which features outdoor furniture, nursery gardens, retail fashion, interior design, coffee shop and garden bar, and an educational space for workshops and conferences.

“And usually developers

want it done quickly and cheaply but Ralph was more focussed on getting a good result,” he said.

Andrew said Ralph had a lot of ideas and over the years the project had changed eight to 10 times.

The end result is a space that, is both commercial but still something for the whole community.

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Whether you’re landscaping your yard or just looking for a special gift, a stroll through Autumn Leaves Garden Centre is a must-do when at Acres.

ORIGINALLY a machinery shed, the Acres complex has been given a new lease on life, thanks to the innovative thinking of Ralph Rogers.

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A PHONE call almost three years ago started builders Calty Constructions on an adventure that became “a fun project to work on” according to managing director building Gordon Clements.

One of Queensland’s premier project builders and developers Calty has been at the forefront of building, construction and development throughout Queensland since 1991.

With the support of loyal staff and contractors, Calty has experienced continued

growth throughout the last decade.

“Designer Andrew McKellar gave me a phone call saying there was a project going where the old bus shelter was, and I sure I’d take a look at it,” Gordon explained.

That project was Acres and for the next two and a half years, Calty ended up working on the different stages helping bring Ralph Rogers’ vision to life.

“I really enjoyed the journey,” Gordon said.

He said Ralph was a “visionary” and an “ideas man” and Acres had a “nice feeling about it”.

“He said I want to make this special, and he did,” Gordon said.

Calty was involved from early in the project - starting with the renovations to the existing building right through to the third stage.

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NEACH worked on Acres for two and a half years in bits and pieces including the upgrade of the building and the new building on the front of plot.

NEACH market for steel needs ACRES is a celebration of fresh food, gardens and environmentally friendly facilities - it’s also a celebration of the efforts of local people, according to Ryza Garbacz from one of the local companies heavily involved in the project.

The three-stage development has been almost three years in the making and one of the companies which has been on that adventure is Noosa Engineering and Crane Hire (NEACH).

Employing 25 local people, Noosa Engineering and Crane Hire (NEACH) is privately owned and operated and was established in 1975 trading continuously since opening. They offer a full range of structural steel services to clients with the aim of providing maximum flexibility in execution and a one-stop shop for steel needs.

Ryza said his company was involved for two and half years on Acres, not continuously, but working

on each stage as they were needed and he “took his hat off to Ralph” for a project that used so many local companies and so recycled both the site and the money sunk into - which stayed in the community.

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OUT in the centre of the Girraween Sports Complex on Saturday 21 November, two people will be seen walking around with worried looks on their faces.

For Ian Smith and Val Hooper, members of the Noosa Little Athletics, the occasion and the reason for their expression will be the successful running of the sixth Annual Noosa Gift, the major event of the year for their club.

Now in its sixth year, the Gift has gone from strength to strength and with club members finally being named in both state and national teams, the future is indeed looking very bright.

“It has been a lot of hard work with all sorts of ups and downs,” Ian said.

“But we have a great committee and support group and from now on will go from strength to strength.”

With this Val Hooper, centre manager (club president) totally agrees.

“Everything is now progressing nicely. The fact that we now have our young ones making the major teams gives everyone a lot of heart.”

For Ian the road that was to end at Girraween Sport Complex and Noosa Little Athletics, started at the Brisbane Boys College when he became a part of the track and field team.

“My disciplines were the sprints and jumps and after a couple of seasons I was named team captain. It was my ability as a sprinter that was to get me into the beach teams when I later joined the life-saving movement.”

After leaving high school Ian enrolled at QUT where he studied land surveying and also took the time to join the Southport SLSC where he became a member of the beach team. On graduating from QUT Ian travelled to Cairns for work and while there he continued to compete in track and field events.

Returning south he obtained work in Nambour and reactivated his membership of the Southport Surf Club, travelling from Nambour to Southport and back to via Skinner Bus Service, to fulfill his patrols and training obligations.

“Settled in Nambour, I used to occasionally visit Noosa and became friends with Henry Young and Ian Hadley of the local surf club beach team.

“After competing at Maroochydore in the big East West Airline Carnival for Southport, I was persuaded to join the Noosa club; glad to say I did for this was where I met a clubmate Michelle, who in 1996 became my wife.”

Now happily married with three children, Ian still works in Nambour as a partner in Murray and Associates, Land Surveyors and Town

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Val, who works as a teacher’s aide at Sunshine Beach State School, became involved in 2003. Finding she enjoyed the club life and hospitality, she took the next step and joined the committee.

Now 12 years on she is not only the centre manager, but also the longest serving member of the committee.

Before coming to Noosa she spent several years in Darwin where her husband Michael, a Defence Force member was stationed.

During his service to his country he did two tours of duty in Timor. Now along with his wife he is heavily involved in the club, working as head coach.

Speaking on the club’s recent successes, Val said: “I feel I can safely say, and I know that Ian agrees, our major achievement has been the Athletic Development Program (ADP). What this has done for us has been outstanding. It has covered many aspects but above all, with the structure we have in place the kids now realise that they can have a good career in athletics.”

Val is definitely right about the ADP. Before all this was in place, once the kids reached a certain age they felt there was very little to offer. Now it’s different, because it creates a pathway from little athletics through to the ultimate goal the Australian team. Also it was a great tool in strengthening the club as a whole.

“Another point is that in 2013 we had one boy and one girl at state level,” Ian said.

“But by 2015 we had 23 qualify for the state team. Just this week we had one of our athletes Luke Giacca, representing Australia in Soma in the Youth Commonwealth Games, where he won the bronze medal throwing the javelin; also Samantha Johnson has represented Australia at the Oceanic Games in Cains.”

The Gift first started at Reid Park. “We wanted to expand so I contacted Grant Cremer, CEO of Queensland Athletics and they agreed and gave us their approval and full support,” Ian said. “Because the race is a handicap event we had to have a handicapper who knew what he was doing, so the club contacted Bobbie Cook.”

Cook, who has 35 years in the business was also Ian’s beach coach back in 1983; so Ian

2012 Noosa Gift Winner Vincent Jason.

The Noosa Gift. made the approach and he said yes. One thing that has amazed many onlookers who have witnessed finals over the years has been the blanket finishes. There can be no doubt that this is due to the great work of Cook.

The entrance of schools from throughout the state, plus surf lifesaving clubs has greatly boosted the number of runners attending. From the life-saving clubs several state and national champions have competed.

Val’s hard work has not gone unnoticed. In 2014 she was awarded the Queensland Little Athletics Volunteer of the Year and was also the

runner-up in the Queensland Volunteer of the Year; both well deserved.

With Ian’s workload, a major factor has been the hard work and support of his wife Michelle, always there always helping; again when the tracks have to be marked and lanes organised it’s up to Ian and his supporters.

With our climate, our facilities and a workforce like the people of the Noosa Little Athletics, there is nothing to stop the Noosa Gift becoming a major event on the Australian athletic calendar. Good luck to Val and Ian; just two more of Our People.

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The first level of the home features two bedrooms, one that could easily double as a guest suite with a private ensuite and balcony, plus another bedroom with built-in wardrobe and access to the main bathroom.

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A master suite is located on the top level of this home, where sliding doors open on to a large terrace with a sublime sea vista.

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DESIGNER DUPLEX

LITTLE COVE 1 ‘CUVEE NOOSA’ 29 ALLAMBI RISE Serenity & Seclusion This duplex apartment is discreetly tucked away at the end of a private driveway and overlooks the natural foliage to Laguna Bay and beyond. It sits in an elevated position enjoying lovely views and cooling summer breezes. It is just a few minutes’ walk to Little Cove Beach. ɒ Private location with pretty views. ɒ Built over three levels, there is excellent separation of accommodation. ɒ Secure parking for 2 cars. ɒ Mid floor entry. Cellar. Private pool. ɒ Option for third bedroom on lower level.

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LUXURY INVESTMENT

NOOSA HILL 34 ‘NOOSA CREST’ 2 NOOSA DRIVE

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Immerse yourself in pure luxury at this gorgeously renovated Penthouse. This refurbishment is stylish and timeless. Penthouse 34 is state-of-the-art holiday accommodation offering breathtaking views across the headland, Laguna Bay, Noosa River and beyond. ɒ Large north-facing deck & rooftop terrace with barbecue & private swimming pool. ɒ Dining zone surrounds the galley-style kitchen, with stone benchtops, Miele appliances. ɒ New plush carpet in the bedrooms, plantation shutters, and polished hardwood floors. ɒ Covered parking with two car parks on title and storage; onsite management.

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

HIGH ON THE HILL

NOOSA HEADS 12 ‘PICTURE POINT APARTMENTS’

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Foundations are in place to create something really special in the heart of Noosa Heads, while investing in the future with potential to maximise on great holiday-letting returns. Penthouse 12 offers a premier position and a beautiful outlook with many of Noosa’s best assets close by. ɒ Views from Noosa hinterland to Laguna Bay. ɒ Rooftop terrace with spa. ɒ Fully furnished; plus owner’s lockable storage. ɒ Complex facilities include heated pool & spa; sauna; bbq & onsite management.

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

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BOUTIQUE COMPLEX

TEWANTIN 15 ‘NOOSA RIVER QUAYS’ 2 BLAKESLEY ST Riverfront & Relaxation If you want to secure an absolute water front property you need to act now. Apartment 15 is a house sized property with a lift in a boutique complex. It offers high ceilings, a large north facing balcony, three bedrooms also with balconies, the master having a walkin robe and ensuite. ɒ Gated secure complex in peaceful street with lift access. ɒ Close to all amenities, Woolworths, boutique shops, cafes. ɒ Lagoon style share pool and fully maintained gardens and lawns. ɒ Fully maintained gardens and lawns kept immaculate at all times.

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

IDEAL FAMILY HOME

TEWANTIN 5 BURGESS DRIVE

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View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Price $649,000

This home has it all! The ultra large kitchen, dining and family rooms open onto a covered alfresco area, perfect for twilight entertaining. The formal dining and lounge is ideal as an adult retreat overlooking the sparkling pool & spa. Ultimate privacy backing onto a nature reserve. ɒ Separate rooms for all the family including a gym and office. ɒ Low maintenance gardens so you can truly enjoy the tranquillity of this home. ɒ Fully fenced, with remote security gate. ɒ Close to shops, schools, public transport & walking tracks.

Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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ICONIC NETANYA

NOOSA HEADS 414 ‘NETANYA’ 71 HASTINGS STREET Buckets & Spades The views from this top level absolute beachfront penthouse are absolutely stunning, being surpassed only by the vista from the exclusive roof terrace. There’s no better way to relax, in the spa, sipping a glass of your favourite champagne and enjoying life! ɒ North facing beachfront penthouse. ɒ Netanya is Noosa’s ’Jewel in the Crown’. ɒ Extensive beach & ocean views. ɒ High income & tax depreciation benefits.

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BEACHFRONT PENTHOUSE

NOOSA HEADS 23 ‘ON THE BEACH’ 49 HASTINGS STREET 1 On the Beach & Loving it....

Penthouse apartment twenty three has just become available for purchase and will sell at a very affordable price. The owners chose this apartment over others because of the privacy, views and convenience that it offered. Plus it has magnificent views over Laguna Bay. ɒ Superbly renovated by well known interior designer. ɒ Internal access to private roof terrace with spa. ɒ Heated pool, spa, steam room and gym. Guest lounge with TV and Internet. ɒ Undercover security car parking.

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CHARACTER HOME

SUNRISE BEACH 4 COMMODORE COURT Relax & Replenish Sitting in the heart of Sunrise Beach, this beautiful character home is well suited to families, holiday makers and investors. Just a short stroll to the beach, schools and local shops, with a park at the end of the street, this house is sure to impress, so come through and fall in love today. ɒ Sparkling heated Pool. ɒ Side access for caravan or boat. ɒ Open plan living and outdoor area, perfect for family entertainment. ɒ Easily maintained.

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View Saturday & Wednesday 11.00-11.30am Auction On-site 3pm Friday 2 October Jake Sudrajat 0466 436 811 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

RELAX BY THE RIVER

NOOSAVILLE 25 ‘PELICAN BEACH’ 13 JAMES STREET

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View Saturday & Wednesday 10.00-10.30am Auction In-rooms from 5pm, Fri 2 Oct Sheraton Noosa Resort

Providing two bedrooms and a loft, this air conditioned unit offers plenty of room for the family.

With the convenience of being so close to the river and many restaurants of Gympie Terrace, you can’t go wrong in this well maintained complex. ɒ Sunny Pool with Spa. ɒ Half sized Tennis Court. ɒ Sauna & Games room. ɒ 150m from Noosa River.

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OCEAN VISTAS

CASTAWAYS BEACH 6 CARIBBEAN COURT Ocean & Breeze The owners of this beautiful beachside home are ready to move on and will listen to the market and consider all offers. An overseas posting means the property will be sold on or before auction.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own in this very unique part of the Sunshine Coast. ɒ Bordering national park and only a 5 minute walk to dog friendly beach. ɒ Unique North East facing allotment with spectacular ocean views. ɒ Large open floor plan, with two living areas. ɒ Separate study/office and lower level guest retreat.

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View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm & Wednesday 4.00-4.30pm Auction In-rooms from 5pm, Fri 2 Oct Sheraton Noosa Resort Jon Blonk 0412 806 252 Kym de Warren 0412 325 421 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

DISTRESSED SALE

MARCUS BEACH 40 MAHOGANY DRIVE

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View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Price $725,000

Offering a generous open floor plan with seamless indoor/outdoor living off all bedrooms and living areas, it creates an ambience that you can enjoy all year round. High vaulted ceilings with exposed timber beams add to the character of this home. ɒ Cool down in the sparkling pool on hot summer days. ɒ Sense of outdoor living with mature trees surrounding the property. ɒ Ideal home/permanent or holiday let property. ɒ Fully fenced yard, perfect for children and pets.

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

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‘NOO-JEE’- LITTLE COVE

One of Little Cove’s Finest Properties NOOSA HEADS 5 Allambi Rise With some of the best views available in Little Cove, encompassing Laguna Bay, Noosa Main Beach, Noosa North Shore and the hinterland beyond, ‘Noo-Jee’ offers a unique and luxurious space in the heart of this prestigious neighbourhood.

• ‘Noo-Jee’ offers a Little Cove lifestyle like no other and occupies a trophy position rarely available for purchase • ‘Noo-Jee’ was designed by acclaimed architect Noel Robinson and built by Ken Morrow • ‘Noo-Jee’ is an exceptional luxury holiday rental property with outstanding returns • ‘Noo-Jee’ captures the true essence of Noosa • Tender Closes Friday 5pm 16th of October 2015

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Time to tip in the bid to own your palace BUYING at auction can be an exciting time for new home owners, but the experience can also be daunting for first time auction bidders.

Patrick Nolan, head of home loans for industry super fund-owned bank ME, shares tips to master the mind games to enjoy success at auction sales this spring season.

“Auctions are highly emotive, pressurecooker environments - and with good reason,” he said.

The stakes are high with plenty of money on the line. Bidders may already have cash invested in the deal through pre-purchase inspections and legal fees; and there can be a real sense of competition between bidders, who all want to be ‘the winner’ of the auction contest.

“Buckling under pressure could see you bidding beyond your budget. So the trick is to understand the psychology of auctions and develop your own strategy to maintain a cool head.”

Draw a line in the sand THE golden rule at auction sales is not to bid beyond your purchase budget - it’s

something you could regret for some time.

Having a conditional loan approval in place is a great way to know exactly how high you can afford to bid, and that makes conditional approval a vital tool in guiding your bidding decisions in the pressure cooker environment of an auction. Talk to your bank manager to organise conditional loan approval before you attend the auction.

Do your research It can be difficult to know exactly what a property will sell for at auction so check out what similar properties have sold for in the area to get a reasonable idea of fair market value.

Forget FOMO BE aware of the FOMO factor - the ‘fear of missing out’. Sure, the property may seem perfect for you, but if you miss out on this one, it’s a sure bet that another home will come onto the market that sees you fall in love all over again.

Be assertive YOUR body language is important at auction. Use a firm clear voice when you make bids - and bear in mind, you can

Get ready to raise your paddle this spring auction season. dictate the size of your bid. If the auctioneer

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The Perfect Blend of Stylish Design, Privacy and Position Occasionally you just know when you have found something special the moment you step foot in side. With soaring ceilings and spacious living areas, this home has a feel that is as unique as its position and gives it that special something.

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home essentials ADDRESS: 221/61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Springs AUCTION: Friday 2 October, at 5pm VIEW: Saturday, 10am-10.30am

On the waterfront waterfront location looking northeast over the lake and golf course of the stunning Noosa Springs.

VILLA 221 ’The Point’ highlights a relaxed yet opulent Noosa lifestyle.

Presented as new, this luxurious openplan residence with high ceilings is ready for the new owners to move straight in, with modern clean finishes and soft earthy tones.

Ideal for the buyer wanting to downsize without forgoing quality, the professional couple, those where security is paramount, or simply the keen golfer who would love to take advantage of the lifestyle that Noosa Springs offers every day, while just five minutes from Hastings Street.

AGENT: Agents: Frank Milat and Jon Blonk for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0438 528 148 or 0412 806 252

Other features in this gorgeous home include quality porcelain tiled living areas, a generous European-style gourmet kitchen with granite bench tops and a spacious master room with ensuite and dressing room.

The villa is pet-friendly and airconditioned throughout, while a sunny pool with manicured gardens offer an ideal place

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There is the added peace of mind with 24hour security and a gated entrance, plus easy access to the world-class 18-hole golf course, clubhouse, restaurant and health retreat.

Don’t miss your chance to inspect this beautiful home. Phone the agent to set up a private inspection.

MORE PROPERTIES SOLD BY DAVID BERNS 55 Valley Drive, DOONAN SOLD 27 Arbour Place , DOONAN SOLD 17 Persoonia Lane, Doonan is UNDER CONTRACT WE HAVE PLENTY OF BUYERS IN THE RANGE FROM $500 -$900K MARK WITH THE LAST THREE PROPERTIES UNDER $900K SOLD ON FIRST INSPECTION

240 Beddington Road 10 Arbour Place 27 Arbour Place Premium Results start with planning and a powerful selling strategy.

If you are thinking of selling please call David today!

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Surge in interest pushes house median higher THE median house price in metropolitan Brisbane has jumped to $610,000, according to fresh data from the REIQ. In its Queensland Market Monitor for the June 2015 quarter, the REIQ reported that the median - which has been hovering around $600,000 for several quarters - has increased, largely due to strong activity in the premium million-dollar-plus market.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the increased activity occurring in the premium bracket was a good sign that confidence was returning to the market and this price point was typically the first to respond.

“We know that historically the premium end of the market tends to lead the market

into a recovery,” she said.

“But we are also seeing sharp increases in activity across the $500,000 to sub-$1 million bracket, which is great news for the majority of the market.”

In the June quarter, the majority of transactions occurred in the $500,000 - sub$1 million market, representing about 60 per cent of the market.

“Agents are reporting that listings in this bracket are difficult to come by and this bracket is likely to be the first that will see real price increases,” Ms Mercorella said.

Since March 2013 (the most recent dip), activity in the $500,000 - sub-$1 million bracket has grown around 120 per cent.

In comparison, the prestige end of the market - the million-dollar-plus end - has trebled the number of transactions since the March quarter of 2013.

Over the June quarter 2015, prestige sales numbers reached in excess of 300 transactions.

One of Queensland’s leading auctioneers, Phil Parker, has reported consistent, significantly higher clearance rates at auction, up around 90-95 per cent.

Even with the rise in median house price, Brisbane still remains relatively affordable compared with the southern capital cities.

Depending on whose data you follow, Sydney’s median house price has now hit the

The median house price in metropolitan Brisbane has jumped to $610,000, according to fresh data from the REIQ. million dollar mark. This makes metropolitan Brisbane $400,000 cheaper than Sydney the equivalent of another house in Greater Brisbane.

The REIQ Market Monitor report will be released on 11 September.

OPEN HOMES Castaways Beach

Peregian Springs 16 Bunya Court

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 10-10.45am

Sat 1-1.30pm

87 Ridgeview Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 10-10.30am

Sat 1-2pm

13 Longwood Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 10.45 - 11.15am

6 Caribbean Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

Sat 12-12.30pm, Wed 4-4.30pm

7‘Noosa Dunes’512 David Low Way

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

7 Flagship Court

Villa Prestige Properties - Linda Shore-Perez

Sunrise Beach

Doonan 87 Viewland Drive

Villa Prestige Properties - David Perez

Sat 11am-12pm

82 Valley Drive

David Berns Real Estate - David Berns

Sat 10.45-11.45am

97 Panorama Drive

David Berns Real Estate - David Berns

Sat 12-1pm

Eumundi 351 Eumundi Range Road

35 Newield Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly & Rachel Sellman

4 Commodore Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jake Sudrajat

Sunshine Beach 14 Belmore Terrace

David Berns Real Estate - David Berns

Sat 1.15-2.15pm

Little Cove

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

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

2/18 Douglas Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

2/20 Henderson Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Lance Bussell & Sharon McLure

Sat 12-12.30pm Fri & Sat 1-1.45pm Sat 1-1.45pm

Tewantin

Apt 1‘Cuvee’29 Allambi Rise

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Peter Butt

Sat 12-12.30pm

Apt 1‘The Cove’24 Little Cove Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode & Cam Goode

Sat 12-12.30pm

25 Bayview Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 12-12.30pm

Marcus Beach 40 Mahaogany Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

Sat 10-10.30am

3 Royena Place

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Rachel Sellman

Sat 11-11.30am

Noosaville

6 Hall Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode & Jill Goode

Villa 15‘Noosa River Quays’2 Blakesley Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Fri 3-3.30pm, Sat 11-11.30am

9 Poinciana Avenue

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 12-12.30pm

64 Hilton Terrace

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 1-1.30pm

5 Burgess Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley

55a Furness Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Lance Bussell & Sharon McLure

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode & Cam Goode

Apt 25‘Pelican Beach Resort’13 James Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jake Sudrajat & Hamish Bolderston

Sat 1-1.30pm Sat 11-11.45am

Tinbeerwah 90 Patterson Drive

17 Lake Entrance Boulevard

Sat 10-10.30am

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 12-1pm

Sat 11-11.30am

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Sat &Wed 10-10.30am

Noosa Heads Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode & Cam Goode

Apt 18‘The Rise’37-49 Noosa Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Apt 325‘French Quarter’1 Halse Lane

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

Sat 11-11.30am

33Wyuna Drive, Noosa Sound

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

In-rooms Sheraton Noosa 5pm

29 Bumpy Ash Lane

Elysium Real Estate - Sean Cary

Sat 11-11.30am

Apt 1‘Cuvee’29 Allambi Rise, Little Cove

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

In-rooms Sheraton Noosa 5pm

Apt 414‘Netanya’71 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

In-rooms Sheraton Noosa 5pm

6 Caribbean Court, Castaways Beach

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

In-rooms Sheraton Noosa 5pm

Apt 325‘French Quarter’1 Halse Lane, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

In-rooms Sheraton Noosa 5pm

27 Bumpy Ash Lane

Elysium Real Estate - Sean Cary

Sat 10-10.30am

Fri, Oct 2nd

24 Leslie Drive

Fri 2-2.30pm, Sat 10-10.30am

Sat 10-10.30am

Noosa Springs

Apt 25‘Pelican Beach’13-17 James Street, Noosaville

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

In-rooms Sheraton Noosa 5pm

221‘The Point’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk & Frank Milat

Sat 10-10.30am

Apt 23‘On the Beach’49 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

In-rooms Sheraton Noosa 5pm

544‘The Ridge’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode & Jill Goode

Sat 11-11.30am

221‘The Point’61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Springs

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

In-rooms Sheraton Noosa 5pm

314‘The Woods’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk & Kym de Warren

Sat 11-11.30am

Villa 15‘Noosa River Quays’2 Blakesley Street,Tewantin

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

In-rooms Sheraton Noosa 5pm

4 Commodore Court, Sunrise Beach

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Onsite 3pm

2/18 Douglas Street, Sunshine Beach

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group

Onsite 1pm

35 Newield Street, Sunrise Beach

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group

Onsite 3pm

Peregian Beach 24 Podgarus Parade

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 11-11.30am

Unit 1/2199 David Low Way

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jonathan Tomasini

Sat 11-11.45am

9 Plover Street

Villa Prestige Properties - David Perez & Linda Shore-Perez

Fri 5-6pm

Sat, Oct 10th

COMMUNITYNOTICES GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RESEARCH GROUP AGM The AGM of Noosa-Cooroy Genealogical and Historical Research Group will be at 2pm on Saturday 12 September at Cooroy Library, Maple Street, Cooroy. Phil Jarrett will give a talk at 1pm before the meeting. Phil is well known on the Sunshine Coast as an author, journalist and very keen surfer, he will be telling us about surfing history and his part as founder of Noosa Festival of Surfing. To find out more phone 5442 5570 or visit www.genealogy-noosa.org. au

COOLUM ART GROUP SHOW Coolum Art Group is holding its popular Spring Art Show again, sponsored by Coolum Copy and Print, Gone Bonkers Coolum and Deck the Walls. There will be paintings by 20 different artists, and lots of good quality handmade crafts. Opening on Saturday at 2pm by LNP candidate for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien. Painting demonstrations happen all weekend. Visit the show at Coolum Civic Centre, Park Street, from 25 to 27 September. The show opens at 9am till 5pm each day. Entry is free.

NOOSA PHOTO CLUB MEETING The next meeting of the Noosa Photo Club will be held on Monday 14 September at the Uniting Church, 6 Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach.

Doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Guest speaker for the evening will be Rick Sherwin on portrait lighting techniques. Visitors welcome. Entry is $5 or $2 for members with tea, coffee and light refreshments served. Phone 5474 8857 for more information.

MANTRAS, MUSIC AND MEDITATION Enjoy 2.5 hours of peace and harmony every Saturday from 3pm to 5.30pm at United Synergies, 12-14 Ernest Street, Tewantin. Live kirtan and chanting with musical instruments.

Refreshments are provided and children are welcome. There is no charge.

ALL WELCOME Chris Lancaster will be the speaker at Christian Fellowship of Noosa on Sunday 13 September, and his message title is “The problems with Sin and Satan”. Residents and visitors to this beautiful part of the world are equally welcome to come to the CWA Hall, next to the Tewantin Post Office, at 9.30am. There are two sources of information about the Fellowship - www. christianfellowshipnoosa.com or a personal chat with Tony on 5474 0620.

NOOSA DISTRICT CONCERT BAND The Noosa District Concert Band is a community band consisting of local people getting together to enjoy playing music. On Sunday 6 September, our band joined with the Buderim band to perform at the Noosa Jazz Festival, at the Noosa Heads Lions Park, Noosa Heads.

The combined bands put on an excellent performance and played to a large appreciative crowd. A big thankyou goes to Paul Ritchie for making it all happen, to Bruce Barnett and Fiona Glen for conducting the bands and of course to all the performers for putting on such a good show and making the event such a success.

The Noosa District Concert Band plays a wide variety of music including rock, jazz and popular as well as Christmas Carols. If you would like to join the band or if you would like the band to perform at your event, contact Paul Ritchie on 0412 737 247 or email mgb079@ gmail.com

TEWANTIN NOOSA WAR WIDOWS The next Tewantin Noosa War Widows meeting will be held on Monday 14 September at the Tewantin Noosa RSL. Guest speaker will be community services officer Ann Orchard.

Please come early for 10am start. Phone Joy 5449 7626 if further information is needed.

TEWANTIN NOOSA AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS The Tewantin Noosa Branch of the Australian Red Cross will hold its monthly meeting on Friday 18 September, at 9.30am at the Forum, Laguna Retirement Estate, Noosaville. Please note the change of day from third Monday to third Friday of the month. The annual Spring Fashion Parade will be held on 16 October at the Forum, Laguna Retirement Estate, Noosavnoosa.starcommunity.com.au

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Fine dining for chamber THE annual Dinner with the Mayor event hosted by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce is back.

The event has become a highlight of the Cooroy calendar, and is informative as well as a great social night.

The tradition continues this year with Mayor Noel Playford on Tuesday 6 October at the Cooroy Hotel in the private dining room, at 5.45pm for a 6pm start.

Cooroy Chamber of Commerce president Danielle Taylor said the Dinner with the Mayor was a great tradition that started a decade ago and had continued since.

“It is quite a social night, and everyone always enjoys themselves, plus it is an enjoyable way to hear the latest news about the region,” she said.

Guests will enjoy a threecourse-meal with alternate drops for each course. Entrees are half shell Hervey Bay scallops with avocado, parmesan and mornay or chicken tenderloin skewers with Indonesian satay sauce and lime.

Main meals are either a 250 gram beef rump cooked medium with a side of Caesar salad, crispy fries and Diane sauce or chicken mignon with steamed chat potatoes, green beans and hollandaise sauce.

The decadent desserts are honeycomb and caramel cheesecake with vanilla ice-cream and fresh strawberries and choc cherry crispy fried wontons with a cherry coulis and vanilla ice-cream.

Dinner with the Mayor is always popular, so make sure you book early to secure your spot.

Tickets include a delicious three-course-meal and a lucky door prize ticket and at only $40 for members of the Cooroy Chamber and $45 for non-members.

Bookings and payments can be made in person with Tania Stewart at Cooroy Central Guardian Pharmacy (phone 5447 6028); or book securely online with credit card at www.trybooking.com/IWWS or via email at bookings@cooroy. com.au. But be quick as there are only limited spaces available.

Noosa Mayor Noel Playford.

Planned protest THERE will be a march at Eumundi Pavilion Markets on Saturday 3 October, from 9.30am, as part of a global march against the horror of the deaths of elephants and rhinos.

Join a world-wide protest to support the demand to stop the slaughter of these amazing animals, such as the devastating death of Cecil.

Every year, tens of thousands of elephants and rhinos are brutally killed for their ivory and horns.

Between 2008 and 2013, the estimated death toll ranged between 30,000 and 50,000 elephants per year. Africa loses four elephants to poachers every hour, every day of the year, plus three rhinos are lost to poachers each day.

The problem is a global issue we are all affected by this. ille, at 10am for 10.30am start. For further information contact Judy on 0413 417 616.

Register your interest

CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP

THE Noosa Community Biosphere Association is a recently incorporated association and the only community asssociation concerned about improving social and cultural prosperity through a smart and sensible economy, thereby creating the ability to continuosly protect our natural environment.

The association believes the community needs an inclusive closed cycle approach to maintaining our lifestyle.

Noosa has many challenges facing it - one of the highest unemployment rates in South East Queensland, an ageing population, scarcity of affordable housing and weed infestation in many public and private areas to name of few.

Challenges create opportunities for solutions, and the association also looks to collaborate with other community associations to achieve positive outcomes. Their motto is ’living in our Biosphere’ and is about ’Our People, Our Places, Our Future’.

The association is scheduling its first general meeting in early October. So if you are new to Noosa, a long-standing local or just love Noosa and would like to make a difference, become an association member. It’s free - go to www.NoosaCBA.org Find them on Facebook at www.facebook. com/NoosaCommunityBiosphereAssociation

We meet in a private home at Noosa Waters every Thursday, at 9.30am to 11.30am, to listen to classical music either on CDs or DVDs. The presenter often gives a little information on the music. There is no charge for attendance but I do ask for a $2 donation for the tea or coffee and biscuits as we have a short break for morning tea. Please ring Lyn on 5449 0537 for more details.

NOOSA TOASTMASTERS Come and join Noosa Toastmasters for an inspiring evening of competition speeches on Monday 14 September at United Synergies, Ernest Street, Tewantin. Toastmasters provides a safe environment to learn the public speaking and leadership skills whether you want to become a professional or for personal development. On Monday, you will gain insight into evaluation techniques taught through the program as well as listen to the annual International Speech competition. Visitors are welcome to attend. Arrive 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. Phone Alice on 0402 050 888 for further details.

Meals on Wheels roster WEEKLY roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels for the week Monday 14 to Friday 18 September.

Monday drivers: Rotary Daybreak, Chris and Ken, driver needed for runs C, G, Brian and Marion, Anne and Phil, Anne and Colin.

Kitchen: Martina, Steven and Neil.

Tuesday drivers: Bruce, Astrid, Anne, Gail and Sharon, Tania and friends, Noosa Council, driver needed for run G. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo and George.

Wednesday drivers: Des and Ian, Victor, Gary, Von and Bart, Carolyn and Sue, Barbara, Michael.

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

Thursday drivers: Stewart, Graham, Brian E., Sylvia and David, Bev, Jan and Wendy, Linda and Nabil.

Kitchen: Lois, Christine, John and Ron. Friday drivers: Brian C., Jan and Bob, Brian G., Les and Vicki, David, Margaret and Ray, Rosalie and Jack.

Kitchen: Sandy, Elfie and George.

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

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

Eyes have it SEVERAL weeks ago I suffered an eye injury.

I’d like to thank Maple Street Surgery’s Dr Bevan, the paramedics Kate and Dan who transported me to Caloundra hospital, and the staff there together with ophthalmologist Dr de Wet and others whose names are unknown. I’m not a good patient in or out of hospital, but appreciated their kind, professional treatment.

Geoff Roach, Cooroy.

Advance Australia where?

DO YOU want to live in an Australia where people have a job that earns a living wage so they are able to provide for their families? Do you expect that governments would work toward that aim?

When people have a job and earn enough to buy the things they need, the economy grows and life ticks along splendidly.

It’s really pretty simple and everyone is a winner, from big through small business. What doesn’t work is when wealth is concentrated at the top and corporate greed becomes more important than a fair society.

That is why I am confounded that the Abbott/Truss government would fix a problem they say exists in the coastal shipping industry by taking away jobs from Australian seafarers.

The first port of call for the Abbott/Truss government is to allow foreign workers in at a fraction of the cost of an Australian worker. How does this fix anything?

The senate committee heard this week that Australian bureaucrats advised Bill Milby, a representative of North Star Cruises Australia, to sack his Australian staff and hire a foreign crew in order to capitalise on cheaper wages.

How outrageous is that? Thankfully, Mr Milby does not want to sack his staff, hence his submission to the senate committee.

“I’m trying to protect our crew, our Australian workers who are brilliant,” Mr Milby said.

“If you ask any shipowners, they will tell you Aussie crews are great. We sell an Australian product to overseas and Australian tourists and

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we go to iconic places, through north-west waters and we developed a lot of this trade. We just want to be able to compete.”

Mr Truss, who is the author of the proposed shipping changes that will allow foreign workers on Australian flagged ships, will blame someone else. Let’s end the blame game Mr Truss and find a better solution, one that keeps young Australians employed. The coastal shipping industry wants a solution that keeps Australians employed. We need a seafaring workforce - after all, we are a nation surrounded by sea. I ask you all, surely a better solution can be found?

Lucy Stanton, Labor Candidate for Wide Bay.

Pretty obvious AFTER many months of deliberation on organic waste management, the jury came up with a solution that Blind Freddie could have predicted at the outset, namely mandatory green bins. However, I have not seen any of the detail as to how this would be implemented.

Many people do not garden and therefore generate no waste, while others have contract gardeners who take away all the rubbish. A lot of us have compost bins. Green bins are too small for people with large garden prunings.

There is also the matter of finding space for a third, ugly bin. Perhaps the green waste facility should be made free so that people would be more likely to do the right thing and take their garden cuttings directly there.

I do not like the idea of this jury system at all and would much prefer to leave decisions on big issues to the experts in their fields. The jury seems to be a council cop-out.

Jeanette Scott, Noosa Heads.

Guns from where?

THE question that should be on lips of every country leader or politician is: where is IS or ISIS getting their arms and ammunition from?

Some of their weapons are up to date and you could say in some aspects sophisticated. They are not the old .303s used by tribesmen that were first used in the Afghanistan war. As far as we know they don’t have factories turning out the amount they are using at the moment.

And luckily as yet don’t have the capabilities of air strikes. The excuse that they are captured from defeated opposition troops is only grasping at straws.

Some country is supplying and making a motza out of these religious fanatics without lifting a finger to try and stop this slaughter in the name of Allah. I suppose you could say it's history repeating itself if you read what happened during the Crusades, which from all accounts was instigated because the Moslems attacked the Holy Land and captured Jerusalem? If so, then I’m sad to say we haven’t advanced much as educated humans since medieval times, especially as we are led to believe it is where the birth of Christianity began. Of course weapons were different then and they supplied their own.

E. Wright, Sunrise Beach.

Short-sighted I FIND the whole debate on the expansion of Noosa Civic to be very short-sighted. We will never get a Myer or DJ store here. We just do not have the population to warrant that type of store. We will end up with all those same small and cheap stores. Go for a walk in the Junction or for a walk along the river. There are some wonderful shops with an excellent array of goods. How many times are you going to need a Freedom, Joyce Mayne, Domayne etc. It is a short drive to Maroochydore where you can do your big shopping.

We come to the Sunshine Coast for a simpler lifestyle. If you need all your big stores, stay in a big city and then you will really appreciate the short drive to Maroochydore.

G. Bensted, Sunrise Beach.

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LETTER writer Jeff Nuske (Noosa Today, 3 September) claims that I have “no support“ for the AEC Economic Profile commissioned by Council. During the public meeting at which the report was tabled, I noted that research across the world has demonstrated that individ-

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Thank you to Julie Hemsley who captured this battle of the birds while walking along Marcus Beach one afternoon. Julie said she stopped to take a photo of a bird she didn’t recognise when one of the local Brahminy kites swooped down and chased the bird away. “I looked it up when I got home and am fairly certain it is a Common Noddy,” she said. “I know they are found further north and on Norfolk and Lord Howe Island but I haven’t seen one here before.” If you have a photo of Noosa’s landscape or native wildlife then please send it to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au for possible inclusion in the Noosa Today Lenscape section.

ual well-being has a tendency to improve with age, as long as chronic illness is not at play.

I also made reference to studies from Deakin University comparing well-being across federal electorates.

From reporting of this Mr Nuske has managed to construe that I reject the entire report.

It’s hard to fathom how such a leap in logic could be made. The AEC Profile gives a snapshot of Noosa’s current economic position. In doing so it provides some very useful data. End of story.

Cr Tony Wellington, Noosa Council.

Don't expand I HOPE that Noosa Council does not approve the expansion of the Noosa Civic Mall. The rise and fall of an individual small business usually has little impact on a town.

To triple the size of Noosa Civic in one fell swoop however will have an enormous influence on our town. The result will be the inevitable shifting of “downtown” from the Junction to the mall.

Look at any town in Australia where malls have grown up away from the town centre and you will find a dying town centre. Retail is very important but town centres are more than just retail outlets.

Some of our institutions such as the police station, courthouse and library have unfortunately been located away from the town centre.

Let’s not fragment our downtown any further by removing retail as well.

Stu Edwards, Noosaville.

In conflict WITH regards to the sealing of Dr Pages Road, could someone please tell why there is not a conflict of interest between the mayor and his relative's business at Kin Kin and also why there is not a conflict of interest between Cr Tony Wellington and (his register of interests) via Gary Martin “Living Valley Springs Health Retreat” and the sealing of this road.

The council seem to be in a big rush to get this $4.7 million piece of road sealed (no-one doubts it needs fixing) but could someone please tell me why Playford and Wellington had a say in the matter while it’s very obvious they had a conflict of interest?

Tony Wellington also needs to detail what type of vested interest (if any) did he have with the Tunba CRT roadworks.

Bob Jarvis, Noosa.

And all that jazz NOOSA Heads Jazz Club has excelled itself again this year! The 2015 Noosa Jazz Party was bigger and better than ever with an amaz-

ing line-up of the cream of Australia’s jazz musicians.

To top it all off on Sunday afternoon the Noosa Heads Jazz Club treated us all to a free concert showcasing these wonderful jazz players.

With the support of Noosa Council it was held in the Lions Park next to the Yacht Club on Gympie Terrace (not the Jazz Festival site that was run by a separate organisation).

What a great idea - who would like to see the return of the Sunday Free Concert in the Park?

Congratulations to the Noosa Heads Jazz Club for organising another wonderful Noosa Jazz Party.

J. Cooke,

Noosaville.

Of interest WHY does John Lobb, who lives at Peregian Springs, so is a resident of Sunshine Coast Regional Council, continue to pontificate about issues that are the province of residents of Noosa Council?

The amalgamation of Noosa Shire into the Sunshine Coast Regional Council was a travesty of justice, forced on us by the Peter Beattie Government, over the expressed wishes of 84 per cent of the residents according to the votes recorded.

What did de-amalgamation cost? It cost eight years of dedicated commitment of local residents led by Bob Ansett and Jim Berardo!

With the greatest respect, John Lobb should direct his invectives to his own council - Sunshine Coast Regional Council, or does he consider it is so well-run and that it has no “retrograde policies” or does not have a “lack of vision for the economy.”

Charles Wilson, Noosa Heads.

Land of confusion RECENT comments in the media suggest some confusion regarding unspent capital works funds at the end of the 2014-'15 financial year (i.e. 30 June 2015). Council has carried forward budgets for those projects not completed as at 30 June, to allow the completion of those projects in the 2015-'16 financial year.

The carryover of budgets for any incomplete projects is normal practice in Queensland local government. Council carried forward approximately $8 million of carryover works budget at its council meeting on 27 August 2015, increasing the total capital works program to $31 million for 2015-'16.

Michael Shave, Director Corporate Services, Noosa Council. noosa.starcommunity.com.au

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It’s totally different to anything I’ve done before – it’s a very cool tour …

Richard Clapton

The iconic Richard Clapton.

Veteran can’t stop rockin’

By TANIA PHILLIPS HE’S one of the great survivors of the Australian music scene – and with more than 40 years in the industry you’d think Richard Clapton had been there and done that.

But now, in his sixties, life is more exciting than ever.

Inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 1999, Clapton will be bringing a show with a difference to The J on Friday, 18 September.

“It’s totally different to anything

I’ve done before – it’s a very cool tour,” he said.

With the amazing response to Richard’s recent memoirs, “The Best Years of Our Lives” and after an appearance at the Byron Bay Writers Festival earlier this year – guitar in hand – it occurred to him that audiences might just appreciate a hybrid show featuring not just the music, but all the crazy and often emotional stories behind the music.

The shows on the forthcoming tour will be in intimate mode – just

Richard and country Victorian Danny Spencer, who has been touring with him for more than a decade. Danny, on guitar, has become a well-established part of Richard’s musical DNA. The tour memoirs are something he’d talked about for a long time and finally achieved. Rather than bow to the pressure of getting a ghost writer to help him to put the tome together, he wrote it himself. Something different for a man known for his songwriting, not as an author.

The result, he says is a book cov-

ering his career from the halcyon years of the late ’60s in London to the ’70s and ’80s in the Australian music scene – all written in Richard's own style and voice.

“It came out last September and was received amazingly well,” he said.

“I did a tour to promote the book – talking for an hour on stage. And then at the Byron Bay Writers Festival I was asked to bring a guitar.”

The germ of the tour was formed and after two impressive shows in

Newcastle and Sydney he knew it was something he, and it seemed audiences, enjoyed.

And while this tour is something new and exciting for Richard, it’s just the start.

He is currently crowd-funding a trip to Nashville to record a new album with well-known Australian producer Mark Moffatt now based in the US, and president of the President of the Americana Music Association. The pair worked on several albums together in the ’80s.

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Unknowns are making it LOCAL band The Unknowns have won the Battle of the Rising Stars talent search, beating 35 other performers with their '60s-style rock and roll.

The Unknowns rocked the surf club and the judges, who awarded the three-piece band with the top prize.

The Unknowns were among 35 talented youngsters who competed in the Battle of the Rising Stars talent search at Noosa Heads Surf Club over the past eight weeks.

Organised by Paul and Susanna Becker of Susanna Music School and Talent Agency, plus the Noosa Heads Surf Club, the talent search

saw a range of performers take to the stage to compete for their chance to win a professional radio-ready recording for commercial release through Heliport Studios, a $500 voucher from Music at Noosa and a management contract with Susanna Talent Agency.

Four judges including representatives from Heliport Studios, Susanna Music, Music at Noosa and 101.3 Community Radio Noosa, helped make the final decision, which was based on 50 per cent from the judges scores and 50 per cent from public vote.

Runner-up was Daniel Khoury, a solo artist playing a jazz style of covers and originals,

The Unknowns will not be so for much longer, with the young band winning the Battle of the Rising Stars at Noosa Heads Surf Club. who won a $1000 voucher from Susanna Music to record at Heliport Studios, plus an opportunity to join the Susanna Music Talent Agency for promotion and management.

The Noosa Surf Club donated a further $1000 to go towards a recording at Heliport studios for individual recordings to be released on an album which will be launched at the Noosa Surf club in the near future.

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Thursday 10 September 6.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: Alan Kelly 7pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Annie Jeffs Friday 11 September 7pm: Noosa Show: Steve Hart and the Allstars, Kevin Barker and the Beagle Babes 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Little Steely Brothers 8.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: DJ Nato Saturday 12 September 7pm: Noosa Show: Smokin’ Mirrors and Burlesque Dancers 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: ABBA Live 8.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: DJ Varcity and DJ Jasti Sunday 13 September 1pm: Peregian Originals: Dubarray, Carl Lynch Band, Kallidad and Gian 4pm: Cafe Le Monde: Indica Casha, Matt Stillert and DJ NuCache Don’t Miss: Saturday 12 September at 11am: Junction Flava Food and Wine Street Fest Get together with family and friends at the Junction Flava festival this Saturday from 11am to 5pm at Arcadia Street and Lanyana Way, Noosa Junction. Enjoy food, drinks and live entertainment.

INTEREST in the works of our local creative artists continues with over 100 people attending the official opening of the latest offering at the Noosa Regional Gallery, titled Interpretations of Place.

Each artist is a local creative and has found inspiration through their own unique reflections in the locations featured - Lake Cootharaba, Noosa National Park, Noosa Botanic Gardens, Cranks Creek and Noosa River - visually responding with paint on canvas, the camera lens, or prose and poetry.

Councillor Frank Wilkie, on officially opening the exhibition on Friday 28 August said, “the works not only reveal the beauty found in our surroundings, but the complexity and variety of this biologically and geologically diverse area”.

Cr Wilkie made reference to how fortunate Noosa region residents were to live in a place where the value of connection and balance between people and place was internationally recognised in 2007 by the region being declared a Biosphere Reserve.

Robyn Grady and artist Rose Barry at the opening of the Noosa Regional Gallery's latest exhibiton titled Interpretations of Place.

Cr Frank Wilkie and Gallery Director Nina Shadforth with exhibiting artists Celia Esplin, Sheila Mason, Jan Bentley, Wendy Epp, Rose Barry and Rick Sherwin.

“I’m always grateful to the artist for sharing a view of the familiar and not so familiar as seen through fresh eyes, and especially to these artists for reminding us of the essentially inexplicable wonders, the processes that science struggles or fails to replicate, the incredible sophistication that underpins the simplicity of nature,” he said.

Referring to how Noosa residents live in such close proximity to the lakes, the river, everglades,

beaches, forests, parks and mountains, Cr Wilkie concluded: “This is the connection that is being showcased in this exceptional and unique exhibition.”

“Interpretations of Place’ features the works of artists Rose Barry and Wendy Epp, photographer Rick Sherwin and writers Jan Bentley, Grayham Bickley, Celia Esplin and Sheila Mason.

The exhibition continues through to Sunday 18 October.

John Garnet, Glen Orames and Jenny Orames enjoying the opening of the art exhibition.

There will be a free Photoshop demonstration on Tuesday 8 September, and a breakfast celebration of prose and poems on Saturday 19 September.

For more information phone 5329 6145 or visit www.noosaregionalgallery.com.

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Boys and their toys

Baby Dave’s wave

The secret wetlands.

Grandsons THE old gag, about how wonderful grandchildren are because you can give them back to their parents when they misbehave, is not entirely without substance. But what a joy they are most of the time!

We had a family gathering on Father’s Day that coincided with grandson number three’s ninth birthday, so the three fathers in attendance had to take a back seat to the young master, who was feted with all kinds of cool gifts and huge quantities of cake. When I see our four handsome and spirited grandsons interacting on occasions like this, I feel so grateful that their arrival brought us back to Noosa.

Empty-nesters at last, we were more than happy with a life abroad, with Noosa a place to drop back into a couple of times a year to check on the progress of our grown daughters.

Then Jack came along a bit more than a decade ago, and suddenly there was a need, shared but at first unspoken, to get back home again. By the time Beau came along, two years later, I had forsaken the corporate life for something much richer. We were home, and soon the tribe was increased (and enhanced) by the arrival of Hunter and then Hamish.

I remember promising myself that I would be a much more attentive granddad than I had been a dad, perpetually distracted by a career on the rise, and now, as the first-born approaches his teens, I realise I’ve done noth-

Rockabilly, and all that jazz AFTER going to the country music muster and hearing nothing but the blues, we dropped into the Noosa Jazz Festival last weekend and heard nothing but country. Oh, there was plenty of jazz going down in the Lions Park and other places – you could tell by the number of double basses being wheeled along the footpaths – but we found some seats at Cafe Le Monde right in front of Pete Cullen and the Yeehaws and never moved.

After years of living in Noosa, Pete is Brisbane-based these days, playing gigs four or five nights a week, and what an accomplished musician he’s become. His rockabilly band, the Saltwater Cowboys has played at the surf festival the last couple of years to a great, foottappin’ reception, but last week’s set was with a combo called the Yeehaws, with a couple of jazz players sitting in. And they were amazing! From old time country to rockabilly to Texas swing and rhythm and blues, Pete and the boys had the punters up and dancing all afternoon.

housed in deepest Tewantin, I have been getting my daily sanity fix – an hour or so away from the desk – by walking and cycling the backblocks of the ’hood. And who knew what a wonderland of trails and cycle paths we have around the rim of Lake Doonella!

Is it just me, or is this Noosa’s best-kept secret? I haven’t found too many signs directing people to the Doonella Wetlands, and I just kind of stumbled into them at the bottom of the street. Maybe it’s a conspiracy of silence from the residents who don’t want to share this little piece of paradise, in which case I apologise, and promise not to tell anyone else.

For the past couple of weeks I’ve been exploring this vast network, making a wrong turn occasionally and emerging into an anonymous suburban cul de sac, before hurriedly scurrying back like a frightened bandicoot into the dense ground cover. And just between you and me, it’s beautiful in there!

The secret wetlands WITH swell events being a little scarce in recent weeks, and finding myself temporarily

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Last week I wrote about bodysurf guru Mark Cunningham, who informs me via email that Hawaii Five-O have borrowed his coral-crusted fin collection because they are filming an episode in which a white-haired, eccentric fin collector and bodysurfer is mysteriously murdered. Not sure if Mark gets to play his own corpse.

This week allow me to introduce a more recent but no less eccentric O’ahu friend, Baby Dave Rochlen, whose uncle (also Dave Rochlen) founded Surfline Hawaii and the Jams line of loud aloha shirts and boardies. When young Dave went to work for his uncle (eventually becoming president of the company) it was a bit confusing, so he became Baby Dave, a name he still answers to at 72. Baby Dave got me access to the archives of the exclusive Outrigger Canoe Club a few years ago and we’ve stayed in touch ever since. He sends me regular emails addressed to “Aunty”, which is kind of weird, but they usually have great surf shots attached, like this one of a bodyboarder going for it at Makapu’u during a recent hurricane swell. Baby Dave wrote: “God, I wish I’d been on that wave!”

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She said she believed coconut oil contained a unique combination of fatty acids with powerful medicinal properties.

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Great season for young Dragons

By TANIA PHILLIPS ANOTHER successful season has come to an end for Eumundi Dragons Junior Rugby Club.

President, Doug Toms, took time to thank the club faithful and sponsors at their presentation day last weekend.

“Like most clubs, our season began with our sign on day in February and our wonderful committee has really put in the hard yards for us in 2015,” Doug said.

“I’m really proud of the improvement of so many of our players - that’s the greatest reward of all.

“The enthusiasm of our coaches, managers and volunteers has provided so much

benefit to our players and we’re very grateful for all they’ve done,” he added.

Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank’s Geoff Edwards was warmly welcomed and thanked for his support.

Geoff announced the bank would support the club again in 2016, ensuring junior rugby will continue to be played in the Noosa Hinterland community.

“We really appreciate the support of the Cooroy Community Bank this season and it’s great to know they’ll be on board with us again next season,” Doug said.

“Geoff and his team are so great to work with and their sponsorship allows us to offer support for all lovers of the

game they play in heaven.”

Those sentiments were echoed by Geoff.

“We’re delighted to give the kids an opportunity to stay fit, learn more about this great game and have lots of fun at the same time,” he said.

“Let’s hope even more local businesses sign on and get involved in supporting the Dragons in 2016.”

With that in mind, Doug called on any boys and girls of all age groups who would be interested in joining the club next year to get in touch with the club.

They can do this through the Eumundi Dragons Junior Rugby Club website www.eumundidragons.rugbynet.com or by calling Doug on 0410 507 927.

Grand plans for Dolphins

By JOE JURISEVIC

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SEMI- final football on the weekend saw three Noosa Dolphins Junior teams progress through to next weekend’s grand finals which will be played on Sunday at Sunshine Coast Stadium.

A second half comeback from the Under 13s, saw them fight hard after a half-time 14 to 5 deficit against Brothers, only to fall four points short at the final whistle. Final score 14 to 10.

The Under 15s showed why they have been at the top of the table all year with a well-deserved win over Maroochydore scoring four tries to nil.

They led 15 to 3 at halftime.

Tries to Jesse Russell, Jock Hansson, Tom Siemon and Leo Enkelmann saw the Dolphins run out comfortable winners 20 to 8.

The Under 16s have dominated all season and showed little mercy to Gympie running out 41 to 5 victors. Tries to Josh McKinlay 3, Jordan Chilver 2, Alex Cairns and William Christie. Conversions Linchn Parsons 2 and Jesse Birkett 1.

The Under 18s have also been the team to beat this year and progressed through to the grand final defeating Gympie 51 to 0 after leading 29 to 0 at half time.

Next week’s grand finals

will see the following clashes at the stadium with games getting underway from 8.30am.

Finals to be decided will see Brothers v SCGS in the Under 13s and Brothers v Flinders in Under 14s. Under 15s kick off at 12.15 with Noosa playing SCGS. The Under 16s will see Noosa play Brothers at 1.30 with the final match for the year being the Under 18s Grand Final with the Noosa boys running out at 2.55pm.

Good luck to all the teams playing in the Grand Finals.

The club hopes to see all junior players, parents and supporters at the Dolphins Clubhouse for presentation day this Saturday. noosa.starcommunity.com.au

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Great hauls for bigger boats Through

By JACK MANGROVE OFFSHORE things have been a bit tough weather-wise for the smaller boats â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for the larger craft that did manage to get out they were well rewarded with a great haul of fish.

The charters headed up to Double Island last week and were rewarded with venus tusk fish, amberjack, snapper, coral bream, hussar, squire and pearl perch.

Another of the charters made their way to the Barwon Banks with some outstanding results - gold band snapper, hussar, venus tusk fish, moses perch and snapper all hit the decks.

For the smaller craft, a trip to Sunshine reef, Halls reef and Jew Shoal also were rewarding with pan-sized snapper, sweetlip and cod.

For the fisherman who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get offshore, the Noosa River has started to fire up as we start moving into the warmer months with the warmer humidity.

Spring means one thing: â&#x20AC;&#x153;mangrove jackâ&#x20AC;?.

Anglers get very excited at this time of the year with a lot of anglers heading up between the lakes casting lures at the structures that line the Noosa River.

Pat Holden with a nice jack.

Jacks are an ambush predator hiding under ledges and in mangrove roots waiting for a passing morsel of food. Suspending lures are a favourite as well as soft plastics and live bait.

Quality trevally seem to be everywhere in the river with quality golden trevally taken off Gympie terrace as well as in Woods Bays and around the back of the sound.

Good sized bream are still in good numbers with quality fish from the sand bags, Gympie Terrace and the river mouth. Tailor are also in the mix coming in on the high tide.

Quality whiting have been taken around the frying pan and this may mean the start of the summer run â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fish will starting moving in from offshore and concentrating in the deeper channels on low tide and the shallow sand flats on the high tide.

A great way to fish for summer whiting is to use surface walkers and poppers while using an ultralight finesse rod and reel. Floating leader is a must because fluorocarbon line sinks which can interrupt the action of the surface lure you are using.

For the anglers that love the sand between their toes, the beach scene has also been firing. Tailor are still on the move with the stretch between Teewah and Double Island producing some quality greenbacks. Flathead bream and the ever-present dart are also inhabiting the same gutters.

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

the hoops

By DOUG MCCONNELL THE Noosa Croquet Club participates in both the Bray Shield and Lockwood Shield competitions in the association form of the game.

The Bray Shield is for division 1 and 2 players; the Lockwood for division 3 and 4 players. The final round was played recently and Caloundra defeated Noosa 2-1 in the Bray Shield. In singles play Sharon Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole lost to David Reid 7-22 while Brenda Bradley lost to Shirley Boland 12-24. However, Sharon and Brenda combined to win the doubles, defeating David and Shirley 20-7.

In the Lakewood Shield pennant competition, Caloundra lost badly to Noosa, who won all three matches. John Olsen defeated Susan Bertram 26-11 and Brian Rudd also won handily against Eric Cree 26-5. In the doubles John and Brian combined to squeak a one-point win, final score being 19-18.

With only four clubs playing for each shield there are no finals play-offs.

Noosa missed out on holding either shield this year.

Jocelyn too good for hot favourite In the

ditch POMONA BOWLS WEDNESDAY Ladies Social Bowls - winners Julanne Brown, Jeannie Price and Elizabeth Dewhirst who won the â&#x20AC;&#x153;pick of the boxâ&#x20AC;? prizes.

In the consistency singles championship round Jocelyn Rabjohns beat the hot favourite Tina Camp. Well done Jocelyn for your next round.

Unfortunately our Thursday Handicap Singles was not an event as a majority of our players were away at the QRI Annual Games Event.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to write your name on the board for next week. This is a great competition and a great way to improve your game.

Friday Twilight Social Bowls saw seven rinks of bowlers on the green all striving to perform excellently to win the evening. Winners were Norm Walmsley and Charlie Dewhirst with runners-up John Davies (JD) and Shane Luppi - well done Shane you will soon be taking on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;big gunsâ&#x20AC;?. The jackpot was won by Doug Allison and Sheena Miller.

Saturday Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pennants against The Albert Team saw Pomona gain a win 2-1 with an average of about 7 shots overall. Unfortunately not enough match points to put our Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Section into the play-offs.

Sunday final of the Mixed Pairs between Gaye Bible and Mel Hobbins versus Veronis Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor and Bill Alford. Multiple touchers on the first end set the tone of the Mixed Pairs Championship event. A very high standard of play throughout the game however Gaye and Mel were not about to relinquish their hold against Veronis and Bill and the high standard of the game continued right to the finish with Veronis and Bill coming to within two shots of the lead by the end of round 10.

After that it was one way forward with Gaye and Mel who were determined to hold their lead and winning 25-12. One of the best games Gaye and Mel have played together as a team. Congratulations to both finalists on this exciting game.

See you on the green.

- Kitty and Jack

TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS WE had a big week of bowls at Tewantin-Noosa hosting the Queensland Rail Institutes State Carnival. Over 150 bowlers from around the State took part in the event which was run over three days. The winners out of seven games of three bowl triples were Team Garner from Townsville (7 from 7) Team Smith from Jilalan (6 &frac12; from 7) and Team Carey from Brisbane (6 games from 7).

It was a huge success and another opportunity

to showcase our club following on from the State Championships just three months ago.

A big thank you to the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Section, Greens and grounds staff, umpires, 246 Ate Bistro, the bar staff and the Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Section for assisting with the catering side and acknowledge anyone who assisted in any capacity.

The event did however impact on social bowls, so I will take this opportunity to thank the members for their co-operation, also remind you that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;allâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bowls are now back to normal.

Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Openâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pairs and Triples were postponed due to three greens being taken up with Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pennant.

Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tuesday were not on last week due to Q.R.I. Laguna Real Estate ... â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wednesdays Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pairs and the winners were Gary Moss and Ron Evans (2+ 27)The runners-up were Bert de Koster and Tony Weldon (1+15). The jackpot of $300 was not won and carries over.

T.N.B.C - Thursday â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Open Pairsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; were not on last week due to Q.R.I. The jackpot is unknown at the time of publication.

Noosa Radiology - â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Friendlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Friday Triples winners were Jill Ackhurst, Bob Appleby and Lloyd Cairns. The runners-up were Ed Sayers, Dossie Buckley and Dennis Coulter. The Jackpot of $250 was not won and carries over.

Pennant results - Well done to the Ladies Division Three for winning the final (and

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pennant flag) over Kawana. The Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Divisions Six and Eight have most likely made the finals as well. Congratulations all-round.

- Green Master

COOROY COMMUNITY BOWLS THIS weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results are as follows: Tuesday Jackpot Pairs - Winners Eric/John Landsdale, Runners-up Noel Gilvarry/Casey.

Wednesday night Business Bowls - Jacobsens 17 def Mutineers 4, Bandidos 8 lost to Treble Clefs 15, Belvedere News 19 def Band Aides 4, Bonnells drew with Thunderbirds, Sez 19 def Bowled and Beautiful 8, Chalk Dead 10 def Renderers 5, Pages 18 def Elbow Benders 5, Oddballs def Gettin Plastered 13-7.

Thursday night Highrollers round 1 - 1 Royal Flush 4; 2 Underwaters 4; 3 BAS 4; 4 Galahs 4; 5 RAG 4; 6 Potukis 4; 7 Bushrangers 2; 8 Eumundi Boys 2; 9 X-Factor 2; 10 Cormorants 2; 11 Beesting 2.

Mens Pennants - Won 7-1 against Maroochy.

Well done guys.

Ladies Pennants also had a good day against Paradise Waters.

Thanks to the Pennants co-ordinators for your hard work.

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Lachie paddles to victory NOOSA athlete Lachie Lansdown, 19, has claimed a hard-fought victory in this year’s Catalina Classic paddle board race in the stock category on his first attempt last week.

Lansdown, the current ISA Marathon paddle board world champion, came back from a disappointing Molokai 2 Oahu race where he finished sixth, to battle for more than 52km with rival – and good mate – American Jack Bark, to take the win with a 200m finishing sprint.

He completed the race in just over six hours and three minutes. Bark and Lansdown raced side-by-side rubbing boards for six hours of the race, in one of the closest races many observers had seen.

Bark, a veteran of this race, offered navigation advice and even drinking water when Lansdown’s support boat couldn’t resupply Lachie’s drink bottle.

This has been a common sight over the marathon paddle board season, held over the northern summer months, with these two paddlers battling it out for line honours on the east and west coast of the USA, Hawaii and Mexico.

While the Molokai 2 Oahu paddle board race is widely known in Australia, within the paddle board community the Catalina Classic is more prestigious, with a long and rich history dating back to 1955, it is one of the last traditional paddle board races that does not include a Stand up Division.

The Classic is the event the Molokai 2 Oahu was modelled on. The race, held over 53km, starts on Catalina Island located just off Los Angeles, and finishes at Manhattan Beach, about 30 kilometres from downtown Los Angeles.

This year saw a record entry of more than 100 paddlers, with many more missing the cut off.

The finish also saw a huge crowd waiting to welcome the racers.

Lansdown funds his racing by working part-time as a Lifeguard on Noosa Beach, and with some support from US based company Surftech and Bark Boards, ironically shaped by the father of his rival Jack, who provide him with boards to race.

He currently has no local sponsors, and had to take out a loan to get to the start line of the Catalina Classic.

Jack Bark on the left, and Lachie Lansdown battling it out mid-race.

Right: Lachie crossing the finish line of the Catalina classic.

Mixed results for Lions

By BRIAN STOCKWELL NOOSA’S Lions Fourth Division men were the first to feel the heat of a preliminary final soccer clash on Friday night coming through to win one-nil.

Playing with his Under 12 coach Mark Harrison from twenty years ago, Nick Bloxsome received a ball in the penalty box, and with a turn any player would be proud of, slotted the ball into the back of the net for the only goal of the game against Caboolture.

Caboolture was also the first team to fall to Noosa the following morning in the 14/1 girls.

The skills of sisters Jessica and Jackie Doyle gave the team the go forward, but everyone contributed to an impressive three-nil win.

The Under 13/2 boys had a much tougher battle to make their way through to the grand final, winning their match against North Shore 1-0.

It was looking like the Under 17/2s would go unrewarded for their dominance in the first-half of their game against Maroochydore but came back with a late goal to secure a twoone victory.

Maroochydore came out strongly in the second and held a one goal advantage until Stephen Pryce found a way through the crowded penalty box to level the match.

Goal keeper Tristan Jones of Noosa’s Under 17/2s pulled off the save of the season to keep Noosa in the hunt for the championship and the game went to extra time.

With only two minutes to go Michael Martin chased down a through ball to score the winning goal and a place in the grand final.

The Madill Motor Group Premier Men were hampered by injuries and illness but still came out the better side in the first half of their clash with Woombye, but it wasn’t to be with the side going down two-one.

Despite a nagging hamstring injury Matt Needham slotted a ball into the back of the net to give Noosa a half-time lead.

Woombye scored first in the second half but were by no means dominant. Noosa had a great chance to take the lead again when Chris Jancevski and James Verdin combined down the left-hand side and sent a ball across an open goal mouth only to see Craig Hawkin’s volley skew off to the right.

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Woombye, on the other hand, made the most of their only other chance after a scrappy, some would say questionable, play in the goal box.

Going up 2-1 with about five minutes left Noosa could not find the leveller.

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Nippers thank volunteers Between the

flags RON LANE

FOR the kitchen in a well-run restaurant, it’s the preparation that counts. Only in this instance the kitchen is the carpark next to the Noosa Heads Surf Club and the preparation is the parking.

The customers in this case are the families of the Seahorse Nippers.

To park is bad enough but to then get a wheelchair and Nipper down to the beach makes it all the more difficult. However, on Saturday morning - the first Saturday for the Seahorse Nippers season, all went well.

The work of the parking attendants, all surf club volunteers, was a massive help to the parents and to stand and watch the parents stop their vehicles on the way out just to thank the lifesavers said it all. So to Big Pete Williams, Gary Trim, Greg O‘Keefe, Jerome Stuart and others, you made their day.

And what a day it was with forty little Nippers, including ten new members, all under the care and protection of some fifty highly trained lifesavers. With members supervising water safety and beach games all avenues were fully covered. In the words of a father whose son has been a member right from the very start, "Great conditions, just perfect for the new kids - really builds their

self-confidence.” Good luck to organiser Steve Mawby and his team.

On Saturday 12 September the Noosa Old Boys and Birds (the Nobbs) will hold their annual reunion, golf day, meeting and barbecue. Things will get underway with the Nobbs registering at noon for a 12.30pm hit off at the Par 3 golf course. The meeting will commence at 4pm at the Surf Club; followed by the barbecue and storytelling; don’t forget to ring Ross Fisher and give your name.

While thinking of old boys, sad to relate former secretary/treasurer Col Johns, who held office in the mid-'60s, passed away recently at Rainbow Beach. It was Col who first raised the alarm following the shark attack at Main Beach at 6am on 18 December, 1961.

Being 6am on a Monday morning it was a non-patrol day for the lifesavers, so some were still asleep. When Col, a country boy noted as an early riser, ran into the dormitory yelling 'shark attack!' the boys thought he was just trying to get the lazy city slickers out of bed. However Col's voice giving instructions to the local ambulance made them realise it was for real. The rest is now club history.

Another of our past members, Deb O’Donnell, wife of the late Dave O’Donnell, club captain who took us to the Buhks-Wilks Trophy and the open beach patrolling system, has recently returned

from a massive fund-raising event called the Variety Bash Car Rally; the drive being conducted over rough roads in North Queensland.

“Last year, these people were responsible for raising $1.1m for needy children so it was good to be able to get in and help,” Deb said. A great 'Old Bird' and a worthy cause; clubbies helping children. Dave, who was taken from us at a young age because of cancer, was a highly respected club captain because of his achievements and unrepentant attitude to beach patrol standards. Col and Dave, gone but not forgotten.

Last weekend lifeguards and lifesavers from New Zealand, USA, Japan and Australia met at Maroochydore to contest the International Surf Rescue Challenge, a three Test Surf Series conducted over three days. At the completion of the program which was contested by competitors from both Open and Youth Divisions, the results were as follows; Australia 236 points, New Zealand 228, USA 118 and Japan 106. Our two Noosa clubbies went well. Grace Kaihau, (competing for New Zealand) in the Youth category, finished in the lead group in all her events and Jordan Mercer continued her international success on Sunday by winning the final of the Iron Women's Open event. This follows her win in the Molakai Longboard International; a great start for the season ahead.

Jordan Mercer in action at the Iron Women's Open event.

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Congratulations to

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Congratulations to J'adore McMahon who swims in Crayfish level who won a mountain bike. noosa.starcommunity.com.au

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WINNER! Well done from the team at Noosa Today

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THE weather could not have been better for the Noosa Aquatic Centre Learn to Swim carnival held on Saturday 5 September.

With an emphasis on participation, 110 happy and fast swimmers took part in the special day - including children from the age of three to 12 years - who put their Learn to Swim skills to the test with some of them competing in their first carnival.

Every participant received a goodie bag packed full of fun and one lucky participant won a brand new mountain bike.

Noosa Aquatic Centre marketing officer Donna Frey said the carnival was a huge success and lots of fun for all, due to the great teamwork from the fabulous swim instructors.

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COMPETITION RESULTS DEFEATED BRONCOS RABBITOHS KNIGHTS TIGERS TITANS EELS SHARKS WARRIORS

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They’re our top Tigers THE Noosa Tigers can stand proud this week after three of their own took out top awards at the AFL Queensland awards ceremony held in Brisbane on Monday night.

Adding to an already impressive year for the reserves team as they head into the grand finals this weekend, player Nathan Winter won the QFA (north) Reserves best-and-fairest award with 22 votes.

Nathan said it was great to win the award but he’s really looking forward to this weekend’s game.

“I’m feeling excited. Opportunities like this don’t come along often,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to getting down there and getting the job done.”

For the seniors, player Nick Hill took out fifth place for the QFA (north) Seniors best-andfairest award.

The major win of the night went to dedicated clubman and supporter of the Noosa Tigers, Rob Purves, who walked away with the prestigious AFLQ Volunteer of the Year award.

“It’s great to win the award,” he said. “But you don’t do it for the award, you do it for the love.”

Rob was nominated for the award for carrying out multiple roles within the club including

football manager, senior assistant coach, junior coaching coordinator, special needs coach and Auskick co-ordinator, for which Rob helped grow the participant numbers from 15 to 65.

Rob was also recognised for his innovative programs and support deals throughout the season including reaching out to a struggling club nearby to organise a player interchange between the two clubs to ensure the club still fielded a senior team and the competition had four competing clubs.

Rob said the highlight for this year was teaming up with local charity Sunshine Butterflies to develop and co-ordinate a program that allowed children

and adults with high-level intellectual disabilities to play AFL. The program ran for eight weeks and was modelled on the Auskick program, proving a great success for all who took part with the program, culminating in a half-time match during the seniors’ round 18 game.

Rob has won a trip of a lifetime as a thank you for his hard work and effort throughout the year.

Rob will fly to Melbourne for the 2015 Toyota AFL Grand Final where he will not only watch the game but will take part in the grand final parade and attend a volunteer thank you function at Government House.

sport today NOOSA’S BEST SPORTS COVERAGE Above: Rob Purves accepting this award at the AFL Queensland Awards.

Picture: AFL QUEENSLAND Left: Noosa Tiger Nathan Winter who won the QFA (north) Reserves best-and-fairest award at the AFL Queensland ceremony in Brisbane on Monday 7 September.

Tigers’ effort showed IT'S been a thrilling season for the Noosa Tigers senior and reserve teams with both teams putting in an impressive effort throughout the season.

The Noosa Tigers senior team could taste victory heading into the semi-final with a thumping 15 goal win over Caloundra, but the team came unstuck when they faced arch rivals Maroochydore in the preliminary finals last Saturday.

The team worked hard all year, despite being injury prone, and many of the debut players pulled out all the stops to show why they deserve to play with the best.

The seniors finish the season in a respectable third place on the ladder.

The Noosa Tigers reserves had a win in the preliminary finals meaning they will now take on Mayne in what is sure to be one heck of a game this Saturday. The chance to play for the premiership caps off a stellar year for the reserves team who have come out fighting at every game.

Noosa Tigers senior team skipper Tom McKittrick led the team through an impressive year of footy.

Noosa Tigers reserve player Harry Opie shows the opposition how its done.

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NOOSA TIGERS RESULTS PRELIMINARY FINAL MAROOCHYDORE 120 D NOOSA 77 GOAL KICKERS: C. Tickner 3, S. Davis 2, J. Brain 2, S. Dwyer 1, N. Hill 1, C. Boardman 1, L. Cameron 1 LEADING GOAL KICKERS: C. Tickner 27, C. Boardman 25, J. Brain 24, J. Gellie 21, N. Hill 18, S. Davis 16, S. Rogers 15

Noosa Today & Sandcastles Noosa Player of the Year Award PRELIMINARY BEST PLAYERS: Lachie Cameron, Tom McKittrick, Cain Tickner, Gary Wallace, Shane Davis, Robert Copeland PROGRESSIVE TOTAL: All will be revealed at this Sunday’s vote count at the Tiger’s Clubhouse from midday

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talk JULIAN PITTS The Fiona Winter Noosa Tigers 2015 premiership dream has ended at the hands of arch rival Maroochydore at Morayfield last Saturday.

The Tigers were well in the game for two and half quarters before the Roos younger and fresher legs, as well as accurate scoreboard pressure, eventually took its toll on the Tigers to run out 43 point victors.

It was a disappointing way to bow out of the 2015 season; a year that can only be described as one with constant interruption due to injuries.

Never can this writer remember a season where the weekly changes to the side seemed to average five or six.

In fact I think it was noted that Noosa have gone through some 46 players in the seniors this year which is just staggering.

Young Lachy Cameron was outstanding in his first senior final for the Tigers and, as mentioned a few times during the year in this column, his presence and competitiveness is making him a favourite among the Tiger faithful.

On a positive note, the senior side have given us many highlights as always and from all the Tiger faithful we thank Senior Coach James Gellie and his assistants for the tough assignment they were handed in 2015.

Skipper Tommy McKittrick led from the front the entire day gathering plenty of the footy in what was an injury plagued season for the dual premiership player.

Speaking of positives, how Maroochydore on Saturday. about the ressies whose hard fought five goal win over Mabest. roochydore earned them a spot in this The main game between defendSaturdays AFL North grand final with ing champions Mayne and MaroochyMayne. dore will no doubt be a heart stopper It should be a ripper with the Sam- and has a Noosa flavour to it as Brett my Krushka coached ressies a mas- Maloney (ex-Tiger club champion sive chance to bring home Noosa’s and captain coach) and Steve Moody first reserve grade cup since 1998. (ex-Tiger player/assistant coach) at The game starts at 11.45am and the helm of the Maroochy roos flag I’m sure a supporter’s bus will be quest being coach and assistant coach heading down so keep an eye on the respectively and I know many of the Noosa faithful wish them all the best.

Tigers website for ongoing details.

Onballer Nick Hill again competed wonderfully to finish what has been a great first year with the Tigers.

Back men Wilson, Wallace and the ever reliable Copeland were under enormous pressure particularly after half time but handled it well while big game player Dogga Davis stepped up with Cain Tickner (three goals) and Jed Brain who was lively at times for

Ressies

talk SAM KRUSHKA Last week the Noosa Tigers reserves squad travelled to Burpengary for the preliminary final against Maroochydore.

It was all or nothing for the team this week - if we lost it was season over. A victory meant a chance for the Premiership next week.

We started well, leading by two goals at quarter time, but the windy conditions did not help our accuracy in front of goal.

We maintained our intensity through the next two quarters to hold a two goal lead heading into the last quarter.

Things did not look good early in the last quarter as Maroochydore kicked the first two goals to reduce the margin to one point.

The Tigers looked dead on our feet and we needed someone to spark us up.

Noosa Tiger Brent Moloney in Preliminary final against

To Sammy and the boys, all the

Its Grand final time guys and the

Photo: Michael Jedynak ressies are a big show, definitely not to be missed. With experienced senior names like Winter, Duke, Fary, Gray, Bidios, Tickner and of course dual senior premiership player Zac Smith, bringing home the silver ware is certainly well within reach.

And to finish on a high, Nathan Winter and Nick Hill have been invited to the league medal night just to further enhance their top performances in season 2015.

Go Tigers! Cheers, Pittsy

Enter club legend Troy “Evil” Duke who made his presence felt with a few big marks and kicked two steadying goals.

From here we kicked another four goals as the floodgates opened and we were home by a final margin of six goals.

Best players were led by young gun Jamen Warren, finals specialist Jack Tickner and the unstoppable Nathan Winter with great support from Jake Fulton, Mitch Danahay and Lou Fary.

The way we finished the match and the character shown by the whole squad to remain positive under extreme pressure was fantastic.

The morale in the group is high and this match was a perfect lead in for the next weeks GF. Our focus has now moved to this week’s Grand Final at 11.15am against Mayne at Burpengary - Hope to see you all there!

Sam Krushka

Noosa Tiger Harry Opie in Saturday’s Preliminary Final against Maroochydore.

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