QPWS Ranger Andy White inspects the graffiti at Noosa National Park’s Fairy Pools. Picture: Queensland Government
Fairy pools vandalised THE Fairy Pools at Noosa National Park have been defaced again, and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) rangers and Queensland Police Service are calling on the community to help catch the culprits. QPWS Senior Ranger Omar
Bakhach said the site’s natural beauty was tarnished and rangers were now trying to remove the bright pink paint using environmentally friendly products. “It’s the second time in six weeks that rocks at Fairy Pools have been defaced,” Mr Bakhach said.
Senior Constable Jason Pinnell, left, and QPWS Ranger Andy White inspect the graffiti at Noosa National Park’s Fairy Pools. Pictures: Queensland Government “The latest damage was done around 7 December. This type of activity is not acceptable to the local community, nor most visitors who come for the area’s natural beauty.” Mr Bakhach said some may see spraying paint around as a bit of fun, but it was vandalism, and a serious of-
fence in a national park. Perpetrators can face an on-the-spot fine of $487 or a maximum court-imposed penalty of $365,700 or two years’ jail. “Don’t destroy what you’ve come to enjoy. The rule with national parks is ‘Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photographs’,” he said.
“QPWS encourages anyone who witnesses vandalism on a park to report it to police.” Anyone who can help with information about the vandalism at Fairy Pools is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to https:// www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Legends in league of their own Noosa Pirates All Stars players such as Greg Christensen, Noel Goldthorpe, Darren Knowles, Anthony Zipf, Dean Jeffery, Matt Black, Nick Webster, Russell Britten and many more. The team will be coached by firstever Premiership captain coach in 1977, Mick Plant. This event will see the Noosa Pirates Junior and Senior Rugby League teams join at the one event that will be the club’s major fundraiser for the year. The format for the day will start with the School Boys’ game at noon and finish with the All Stars game at 7.30pm.
Mayor Tony Wellington, Councillor Frank Pardon, as well as Chris Allen from Hangloosa Noosa, Ron Edwards of Aaction Traffic, Greg Christensen Seniors president and Paul Dwyer Juniors president were all on hand to launch the event. Troy said the day wouldn’t be possible without the support of the Noosa Council, Aaction Traffic, Hangloosa Noosa and Roys Excavation and Plant Hire, who are all major sponsors. Tickets are on sale now at Bendigo Bank Branches at Cooroy and Tewantin.
Back row coach Mick Plant, Paul Dwyer Noosa Junior Rugby League president, Ron Edwards (Aaction Traffic CEO and Presenting Sponsor), Anthony Zipf Noosa All Stars, Andrew Cameron (Aaction Traffic) Front row: Troy Byers, event organiser, Lexi (Noosa Senior RL secretary), mayor Tony Wellington, Councillor Frank Pardon, Chris Allen (Hangloosa principal and Major Sponsor Noosa Allstars) , Claire Reyne (Hangloosa) and former NRL player and Noosa All Stars player Noel Goldthorpe.
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