Noosa Today - 26th January 2017

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Member for Noosa, Glen Elmes and councillor Ingrid Jackson are continuing to seek solutions for Translink not providing a direct bus service to the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Troubled times Translink has announced over 400 extra bus services to help transport patients and visitors to the new University Hospital, but calls for a direct bus from Noosa have gone unanswered.

Councillor Ingrid Jackson has been a vocal supporter of a Noosa service and said she was deeply disappointed by the outcome of the public consultation.

Member for Noosa Glen Elmes has slammed Translink’s new timetable as a slap in the face for passengers who live north of Maroochydore.

“In what should have been the region’s most significant and comprehensive review of public transport services, namely those that access public healthcare, the Minister for Transport has once again failed to perform,” he said.

“Despite many attempts to bring

the needs of residents who live in my electorate to Translink’s attention, including several appeals in writing and in person to both the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Health, my requests have fallen on deaf ears.”

Translink has already begun to roll out the 401 bus services over three new routes in the lead up to the opening of the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) in April when services such as maternity will

be transferred from Nambour Hospital to the Kawana site.

To cope with the influx of patients and visitors, Translink has announced three new bus routes that will service the Maroochydore, Palmwoods and Nambour locales; route 611, route 637 and route 638.

Minister for Transport Stirling Hinchcliffe said the new bus services would connect staff, students and patients with the new hospital.

“New bus routes, additional ser-

vices and later operating hours mean better public transport connections from key locations across the Sunshine Coast to the region’s soon-to-be opened University Hospital,” he said.

Translink said the new routes and additional services were created following public consultation through surveys and public meetings, but calls from Noosa residents and politicians for a direct service from Noosa have been ignored.

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Crime proceeds to stop the criminals Proceeds from crime have been used to help stop crime in Cooroy with the installation of over $200,000 worth of CCTV cameras.

The CCTV cameras have been in the pipeline for more than 12 months as the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and local police worked together on the project funded by the government’s Safer Streets program.

Cooroy Chamber of Commerce president Danielle Taylor said it was important to note “not one cent of tax payers' hardearned money had been used to buy and install this system” as it is fully funded by the Australian Federal Government through the Proceeds of Crime Act where money confiscated from criminals is used to fund projects that make streets and communities safer.

Mr Taylor said the community was outraged after the recent break and enter at Mitre 10 that left much-loved local Sergeant Mal Scott with leg injuries and were excited to have all the CCTV cameras installed and ready to catch criminals.

Ms Taylor said the project had been in the planning stages for 12 months and the local business are excited to have all the cameras operating.

“It’s been an extensive process

Sergeant Mal Scott, Volunteer in Police Anne Winning, Cooroy Chamber of Commerce president Danielle Taylor, Tony Abbott MP and CCTV specialist Doug Grant at a press call last year. with a lot of work from volunteers, but it is worth it as it will ensure Cooroy sends a firm message to criminals that Cooroy is not an easy target,” she said.

Ms Taylor said the installation of the cameras was a wonderful example of what could be achieved when the community and local business work together with community organisations, businesses, volunteers and the local police all involved in the project.

Under the terms of the funding, the CCTV system is owned and maintained by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce with local businesses funding related electricity

costs and the CCTV camera feeds are transmitted straight to the police station.

Sgt Scott, who was hit by a getaway car when he interrupted a break and enter at Cooroy Mitre 10 on 1 January, said more CCTV cameras in Cooroy would help deter crime.

“When the crimes at Mitre 10 were committed, we only had a few cameras online but even that small amount of footage was useful in our investigations that ultimately resulted in the apprehension of the criminals,” he said.

“When fully installed, there will be over 20 cameras located at

strategic points throughout the Cooroy CBD, and they will send live feeds back to the police station.

This system will definitely be a deterrent to criminals and will also assist greatly in the capture and conviction of criminals in Cooroy.”

Sgt Scott is now back to work on light duties and said he had been overwhelmed by support from the community.

“The support from the community was overwhelming with hundreds of messages for a quick recovery. We have such a wonderful community and I very much appreciate everyone’s kind words and thoughts,” he said.

Troubled times From front page A report by Translink about the outcomes of the public consultation period acknowledged they had received feedback from the public that it was “important for Noosa residents to have a direct bus service to and from SCUH”.

The report said Translink recognised the need for Noosa residents to access the hospital and have provided better connection times between route 620 and the new route 611.

“This will make connections for customers travelling from Noosa to SCUH as seamless as possible,” the report said.

Cr Jackson said the reduced waiting time from 20 minutes to 10 minutes was a “miniscule concession” and daytime out-patients and visitors would still face a three-and-a-half hour round trip.

“This is totally unsatisfactory for patients and carers who cannot drive, including the ill, the elderly and mothers about to give birth,” she said.

Mr Elmes said a survey on his website designed to gauge community support and demand for a direct service from Noosa to the hospital received overwhelming support.

“It is well known that public transport on the Sunshine Coast runs at a multi-million dollar loss. If commuters south of the Maroochy River can be afforded improvements then surely Noosa residents should have access to at least one direct return service in the morning and again in the afternoon. To isolate 50 per cent of the region from these state-of-theart medical facilities is verging on negligence,” he said.

“As I have said before, if Translink cannot find the funds in their coffers, then the responsibility is ultimately left to Queensland Health to provide access for patients and their visitors to the $1.8 billion masterpiece.”

Cr Jackson said she would continue to seek solutions for more public transport access to the new hospital.

In the meantime, patients over 65 are eligible for discounted transport services by inquiring and registering with My Aged Care 1800 200 422.

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Black walk for our wildlife There was no human life lost but volunteers are now counting the cost to wildlife after fires tore through more than 900 hectares of national park in Coolum last week.

An army of volunteers from Wildlife Rescue Sunshine Coast (WRSC) is currently conducting ‘black walks’ through the burnt land to look for dead and dying animals.

The group started the walks on Monday at 8am and in an interview with ABC Radio WRSC co-founder Claire Smith said black walks are important after a fire.

“We want to find dead or dying animals for two reasons. We want to see what impact the fire had and we also want to find any suffering animals,” she said.

“Then our job is to get them out of there and get them to the Australian Wildlife Hospital at Australia Zoo and have them humanely euthanized so that the suffering ends.”

Ms Smith said the group had found mainly dead reptiles such as snakes, lizards and bearded dragons.

But the good news was they had

spotted four adult male kangaroos, a wallaby and plenty of animals tracks that showed the quick escape of mass animals, plus small green shoots already showing through the blackened bushlands.

Ms Smith said the walk was called a black walk because the land became an “alien-like” environment.

“It’s been bush one minute and vibrant and in the space of a few hours it becomes desolate, dark, black, smelly and without life,” she said.

The fires are now out and while the emergency and volunteer services have a well-deserved rest, police and fire investigators are still investigating the cause of the fires that tore through more than 900 hectares of national park and threatened almost 60 homes last Thursday.

The WRSC is a volunteer-based animal rescue group that operates 24-hours a day seven days a week.

Anyone who would like to volunteer, donate or report an animal rescue emergency can visit www.wrsc. org.au, or phone 0432 310 556 or 0415 839 554.

Volunteers are now walking through the burnt bushlands looking for dead or dying animals.

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RSL defends club expansion for the community

By Jolene Ogle The Tewantin Noosa RSL has defended their plans to extend the club, saying the development will benefit staff, members and the wider community.

Speaking with Noosa Today, Tewantin Noosa RSL CEO Phil Stephenson said the club’s plan to expand the building to include a children’s lounge, an extra 125-car parks, a waiting lounge, a smoker’s terrace and a larger gaming room was a great initiative for the community.

Mr Stephenson said the club already employed over 90 staff, enjoyed over 200,000 visitors and contributed more than $400,000 to local community groups, all of which he expected to increase as the club expanded.

“Over the past seven years, the club has given over $2.5 million in cash and in kind to the local community,” he said.

“That’s an average of $375,000 per year. Last financial year was $421,000, and the current spend this year will see the club again exceed the $400,000 for this financial year.”

Last week, Noosa Today reported councillors voted to defer a decision on the RSL’s planning application, so an independent architect could review the plans.

In the general committee meeting

on Monday 16 January, councillors raised a number of concerns about the development application such as headlight glare from cars leaving the site and the removal of the former Noosa Community Radio building due to historical reasons.

Mr Stephenson said he had already spoken to council planning staff in regards to possible solutions of headlight glare and said the removal of the old buildings was necessary.

Noosa Today was given a tour of the former radio station building, and the impact from a termite infestation before the club bought the building was clear. Mr Stephenson said asbestos was also present in the walls and ceiling.

“The building was of substandard quality when it was built and the ad hoc shop front was also of poor quality,” Mr Stephenson said.

The building was formerly used by the Men’s Shed to build photo frames, but the RSL has since built the group a new shed on the site and the Men’s Shed now operates out of their new location.

The expansion plans also include an extension of the gaming lounge.

Mr Stephenson said the club had operated 180 poker machines for more than seven years and he was disappointed with Noosa Today’s article on 19 January, which said the plans

The Tewantin Noosa RSL is hoping to expand their Memorial Avenue building as well as their reach into the local community. included “an extension of the gaming lounge to allow for up to 180 poker machines”. “(This) gives the impression the club is increasing the number of machines. This is not the case,” he said.

Mr Stephenson said it was also

important readers knew the expansion plans included a new lounge area where patrons of the club could sit while they waited for a table in the bistro.

“The main message is there are many establishments that provide

food, liquor, entertainment and poker machines in the Noosa Shire,” he said.

“But, I believe it is the community work that we do that sets us apart from the other establishments,” he said.

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Above: MP Ted O'Brien checking the community's pulse at Tickle Park in Coolum.

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The historic Coolum Community Centre, development in Yaroomba and the Sunshine Coast Airport expansion were among the tough questions faced by Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien while on his summer road trip.

The MP said he wanted to start the year with his “ear to the ground” and toured the Sunshine Coast to hear the fears and concerns of Fairfax constituents.

Many Fairfax residents feel they have been ignored

by Mr O’Brien’s predecessor Clive Palmer, and took the opportunity to be heard on such wide-ranging issues as the upcoming entitlement reform, shifting of the historic Coolum Community Centre,

development concerns in Yaroomba and queries about the Sunshine Coast Airport expansion.

At the final listening post in Coolum, a vocal group of more than 20 people gathered under the shade of a pandanus in Tickle Park.

Mr O’Brien said a number of problems raised were outside his responsibility as a federal member, but he would still advocate to the relevant authorities on behalf of residents.

“It doesn’t matter if an issue fits with another tier of government, the community wants their elected representative to listen and to act,” Mr O’Brien said.

“The good news is that my colleagues from this area of the Coast - Fiona Simpson, Jason O’Pray and Steve Robinson - are so easy to work with and also have the community’s best interests at heart.”

Mr O’Brien said his summer road trip was the first of the year and he was looking forward to continuing meeting face-to-face with constituents and doing his best to assist.

“There is no substitute for meeting people face to face and hearing their views and concerns in person,” Mr. O’Brien said.

“I might be a relatively new politician, but I’m a big believer in the old style of grassroots politics.”

INBRIEF Naughty nudists Local activist Robin Bristow has again accused the police of hiding in the bush before jumping out to fine named bathers at A-Bay. In a letter to the media, Mr Bristow said he had been told police were once again hiding in the bushes at A-Bay and fining nudists, but Noosa Heads officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Steve McReight said it’s not true.

“As it’s the holiday period, my officers were down there to conduct routine motorcycle patrols,” he said.

Mr Bristow said he was now offering a $500 reward for anyone who can provide him with photographic evidence of his claims.

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Noosa River Plan revisited Noosa Council will update the Noosa River Plan and broaden its scope to include the whole catchment.

A key aim of an updated river plan will be protection of water quality, including consideration of both land-based and on-river activities. That will include rehabilitation and conservation of tributary habitats, plus a focus on wetlands and marine plants.

Environment Officer Jan Maddin said

council would be reaching out to the community for their input between March and June.

Councillor Stockwell said the revamped Noosa River Plan would also support council’s case for taking over some of the state’s management responsibilities on the river, including anchoring permits and removal of hulks.

“Those discussions with the state are ongoing," he said.

$42,000 boost for business Noosa Council has approved $42,000 in grant funding to five successful applicants in the first round of its new Economic Development Grants Program.

Council’s new Economic Development manager Anthony Dow said, “The successful applications all have the potential to have broad, long-term positive impact. They range from stimuli for micro-businesses to a feasibility study into agricultural pursuits.

There is even a project to generate new business opportunities utilising discarded hard waste that would otherwise end up in landfill.”

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Streaming killed the video store

By Jolene Ogle Noosa’s last video hire store will close its doors next month, after the announcement Network Video Noosa will open for the last time on 12 February.

The owners announced the closure on their Facebook page, saying it was then end of an era and they were sad to say farewell.

The Network Video Noosa store had been a staple in the community since it opened in 1990, employing many locals and filling living rooms around the region with laughter, tears and joy through their great range of movies on offer.

In their Facebook post, Network Video Noosa owners said many video stores had closed throughout Australia due to the change of technology and downloading and said it was no longer viable to remain open.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the local community and tourists for their support over the last 26 years of trading, especially our many weekly regulars. We apologise that we could not continue trading,” the post read.

“This is a sad time for staff. Please come and say goodbye.”

The owners said everything must go including the fixtures and all video and game stock.

Locals have already flocked to the store with long lines on Monday morning at 10.15am, just 15 minutes after the store opened.

Some customers say they don’t know what they will do now the store is closing as they don’t have a computer or the internet at home to download or stream movies, others filled their arms with a great supply of movies to tide them over.

The store will close for Australia Day but will open from 10am to 7pm from today until Sunday 12 February.

Network Video Noosa was buzzing on Monday morning after the announcement of the store's closure.

The iconic "last man standing" Network Video Noosa movie store will close its doors on 12 February.

Movie-lovers made the most of the bargains on offer.

Butterflies left up in the air

By Jolene Ogle

advice was that the development approval for this site, which would need wider road shoulders to allow motorists to pass turning vehicles safely, would be required whether the speed limit was 100km/h or 80km/h.

“A recent review of the speed limit along McKinnon Drive recommended the 100km/h speed limit remain in place,” the spokesperson said.

“However, TMR representatives are happy to meet with Sunshine Butterflies and Mr Elmes to work through these issues.“ Both Mr Elmes and Ms Walsh said they were yet to hear from the Department of Transport and Main Road to begin discussions on a solution.

Sunshine Butterflies founder and CEO Leanne Walsh outside the hobby farm bought by the charity in 2014.

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The Department of Main Roads has agreed to talk, but local charity Sunshine Butterflies is no closer to knowing who will foot the $30,000 infrastructure bill to allow safe access into their hobby farm.

Sunshine Butterflies founder and CEO Leanne Walsh recently received approval from council to develop their current site into a hobby farm where they can offer animal therapy to special needs residents in Noosa and the Sunshine Coast.

But the property is located on a 100km/h section of McKinnon Drive in Cooroibah, which means the char-

ity has to shoulder the burden of costly roadworks to create a safe entrance into the site.

Speaking to Noosa Today outside council last month, Ms Walsh said she would ask the Department of Main Roads to pay for the expensive roadworks bill, because the services her charity provided already saved the government millions of dollars.

Member for Noosa Glen Elmes has also joined the discussion, calling on the department to reduce the speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h in the hope of negating the need for a turning lane into the Sunshine Butterflies’ site.

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Presentations plus good food The night will bring community groups together with organisations such as Noosa Council, Bendigo Bank, June Canavan Foundation, Unitywater, Noosa Today, My Sunshine Coast, Sport and Rec (Qld Govt), SUEZ and Tourism Noosa to talk funding, infrastructure and support.

Community Development Manager Alison Hamblin said Council was excited to be holding the evening again after the popularity of the last event.

“More than 120 local community group representatives came along last time and we received great feedback from many of them about the format of the night,” she said.

“Each of the presenters

have five minutes to speak about what they can offer, so it’s a very fast-paced and informative night.”

The evening will also include time for community groups to get together and have a chat and a bite to eat.

“We received a lot of feedback, from the community group volunteers who came along, about how they really enjoyed getting together to talk about common resources and issues, plus it gives them a chance to collaborate,” Ms Hamblin said.

For more information about the evening or to RSVP attendance emailcommdev@ noosa.qld.gov.au or phone 5329 6366.

Noosa Today will join eight other organisations to talk about what we can offer local community groups at Council's Grants, Network and Nibbles night.

Noosa’s new Lutheran Pastor and family cut the welcoming cake. From left: Emma, Jonah, Pastor Mark, Anne and Christian.

Pastor Mark welcomed by his flock Along with his wife Anne and teenage children Jonah, Christian and Emma, he is already enjoying the natural delights of living in Noosa, despite being unused to the humidity!

This week Christian and Emma are starting school at Good Shepherd Lutheran College.

Greetings were received from State Member of Parliament Glen Elmes, as well as the Mayor of Noosa, Tony Wellington.

Councillor Ingrid Jackson attended the service and afterwards there was a time of celebration and fellowship which included the cutting of a large cake and a com-

The Lutheran community in Noosa welcomed a new pastor on Sunday.

A capacity congregation at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Noosaville witnessed Pastor Mark Hansen installed by the Lutheran Bishop of Queensland, Pastor Paul Smith, in a moving ceremony as part of the Sunday morning service.

Pastor Paul was assisted by retired Lutheran clergy based in Noosa, Pastor Chris Bartholomaeus and Dr Ulf Metzner.

Pastor Mark and his family have moved to Noosa from Loxton in South Australia where he also served as the Lutheran pastor.

munity luncheon.

It is an exciting time for the Lutheran community in Noosa, having just installed a new pastor, and they are also in the process of building a new church complex.

They are also looking forward to being involved in a new palliative and dementia care facility projected for the Noosa Shire by Lutheran Community Care in Queensland.

Pastor Mark is thrilled to be arriving in Noosa at a time of so much opportunity for serving the local people, as well as his flock at Good Shepherd.

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Council hosts the evening of presentations, good food and catching up for community groups to find out what free grants, services and infrastructure is out there for them.

It follows the success of the first Grants, Network and Nibbles Night last July.

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Bird’s eye view of Noosa’s beauty Ever wanted to compare the Noosa Heads of 1967 with the Noosa Heads of the 2000s?

Such comparisons are now just a click away thanks to the Queensland Government releasing over 800,000 aerial images online showcasing a bird’s eye view of Noosa from as far back as the 1930s.

The 800,000 images of the whole state have gone digital and are now available online so Noosa residents can search and find an aerial photo of their street, favourite beach or surfing spot.

Acting Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Bill Byrne announced the new QImagery online collection - one of Australia’s most thorough collections of aerial photographs with images dating back to the 1930s.

“Local history buffs will be able to take a walk down memory lane and see how their street has changed over the decades, as well as tracking changes to their school, workplace or major infrastructure development over time,” he said.

“QImagery takes these photos out of the darkroom archives, and sorts them in a way that makes it meaningful and accessible to all Queenslanders.”

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) and its predecessors have collected the aerial photographs as part of the coordinated State Aerial Photography Program that started in 1949.

The collection is a reference for topographic mapping and for infrastructure planning such as roads and railway, monitoring coastal landscapes, and for flood management.

Noosa's Laguna Bay in 2001.

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DNRM has created digital versions of the photographs and overlaid them on an online map, making them available to anyone to search, and access, for free.

QImagery is one of a wave of new investments in spatial technologies helping Queenslanders - such as the soon to be released updated Queensland Globe, which provides

Noosa Heads in 1989.

public access to the latest high-quality and detailed topographic information of the state.

Mr Byrne said the digital images

could now be preserved for future generations, unlike the old film versions. To access QImagery, visit https://qimagery.information.qld.gov. au.

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The friendly folk who volunteer to keep us safe on our Noosa waters often go unnoticed as they are tucked away in the Coast Guard tower keeping watch.

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Inc is a voluntary civilian organisation of men and women formed to provide safety on our waterways, train boat users in all aspects of safe small boat handling and contribute effectively to the search and rescue operations.

Coast Guard is a registered charity and a volunteer non-profit organisation and all members are dedicated professional volunteers who freely give up their spare time to provide this service.

Across the silly season, the Noosa Coast Guard saw many boaters get themselves into trouble on the Noosa river bar and say it can be avoided by taking a few practical steps, but it isn’t just through summer that people need brushing up on their boating safety.

Noosa Coast Guard are asking boaters to brush up on their bar crossing safety and help keep each other safe out on the water.

Before you cross any bar, use your marine radio to log on and off (once you have safely crossed) with the Coast Guard.

You also need to check: The tides and weather updates (for both trips); The steering, bilge, hatches and drains; Life-saving equipment is ready for an emergency; All crew/passengers are wearing life jackets; The decks and secure all lines and movable items; Your boat is in trim and test the engines and controls; and For a position marker or leads so you can find the entrance on your return trip.

Noosa Coast Guard David Gillies says stopping and planning your route is a simple step which may help avoid getting into trouble.

“Every Saturday we map out the safest route across the bar. Pausing to plan your path doesn’t take long and can make all the difference,” David said.

“50 per cent of people don’t call Coast Guard. It’s

Rain, hail or shine, the river will come alive this Australia Day. Noosa is going to party like never before.

It’s going to be like New Year, Christmas and all your birthdays at once, no presents but a fantastic musical day with good food and great friends down on the river side at Noosaville Lions Park.

The Australia Day Festival kicks off with a Great Aussie Breakfast

by Rotary accompanied by A.Z.UR and the Electric Didge followed by music all day from 10am.

There will be great acts and a Little magic, some interesting local reptiles and fun and what’s even better it’s free.

Join the community to celebrate with a long list of talent, Aussie food, kids entertainment - all water side on our beautiful Noosa River.

Bring your chair, bring a rug but most of all bring your groove and your brekkie appetite from 7am.

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Slow and steady, advises Coast Guard volunteer David Gillies. free and only takes a few seconds,” he said.

David asks boaters to remember to radio in to the Coast Guard with the following information: Say “Coast Guard Noosa this is (boat name or number) making an outward crossing of the bar. We have two people on board.”

Once you are out, radio in and say “We are safely across the bar. Heading to Jew Shoal and returning approximately 4pm.”

Repeat the same process on the way back in. David said it was often coming back in that boaters ran into trouble.

“On the way out, hit the wave straight on, nice and easy. On the way back in, many people don’t realise that you need to sit behind the breaking wave and roll steadily in with it,” he said.

If the Coast Guard is aware of your location and expected return, they can expect you back through and try to make contact after half an hour has passed by your estimate.

These practices ensure the safety of yourself and

your passengers.

Noosa Coast Guard have been watching over our waterways for many years and two years ago, they created a memorial service where they can help us once again when the times comes to say farewell.

This coming May marks the second anniversary of the Memorial Wall at Noosa Coast Guard headquarters. Send off your loved ones out at sea and scatter ashes around Granite Bay, or at a location which has a special meaning to your family.

This is a unique and treasured moment to bring your loved ones affinity with the sea or our waters here in Noosa together one last time.

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First day of school smiles Monday saw hundreds of Noosa kids pack their bags and head back to school or off to their first day.

Noosa Today readers shared photos of their little one’s first day back to school, including those heading off to Prep, those starting their last first day as they head into Grade 7 and lots of photos of brothers and sisters helping each other through their first day.

Artis, Paris and Brock all ready for the first day back at school on Monday 23 January.

Miss Kiarnah is all stocked up with school supplies ready for a year of learning.

Kobey with his mum as he makes his way to his very first day of school.

All four of these siblings were off to school, finally giving mum some peace and quiet.

Mum Emma sent in this photo of her two schoolies, who are not that keen for their first day back at school.

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Noosa’s week of wildlife Noosa media photographer Tito spotted five koalas while walking along the Noosa National Park coastal track throughout the week.

Tito said this was his new record and was glad to spot regulars Jimmy, Billy and Bella lounging in their usual spots, along with two new koala residents.

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On Monday (23 Janaury), Tito also spotted two koalas in Sunshine Beach - one at the traffic light corner on David Low Way and another at Ferris Park.

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ted at Sunrise Beach near David Low Way. “It’s the first time I’ve seen one on the coast,” Tito said.

With so much wildlife about, motorists are urged to drive with care after a dingo was struck by a car on the Sunshine Motorway near Peregian Springs just as the fires broke out last week.

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Loving the long lunch The Eumundi Rotary Long Lunch is back for another year and all food-lovers are invited to enjoy a delicious meal while raising funds for charity.

Diners will enjoy scrumptious food while sitting beneath the gorgeous fig trees in the Original Eumundi Markets.

This year’s theme will be Carnivale, with the venue to be brightly decorated and a threecourse share menu to match the fun theme will be created by international chefs Andy Dundas of The Figtree and Ned Nolan of The Bohemian Bungalow.

Celebrity chef Matt Golinski will also be giving a cooking demonstration while the Doo Wop Dolls will return to provide the live entertainment.

The Rotary Club of Eumundi president Greg Molyneux said the club was excited to once again be a part of the community event that raises funds for charity.

Monies raised this year will be donated to the Katie Rose Cottage, Cittamani Hospice and the Hummingbird House.

“Previous Long Lunches have been a great success raising well over $30,000 to support this valuable work,” he said.

“The event this year promises interest and fun in the wonderful Eumundi Markets venue under the trees.

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Celebrity chef Matt Golinski will conduct cooking demonstrations at the Eumundi Rotary Long Lunch.

one, new lunchers and old munchers, to make this year’s event even more successful.

“Based on previous success, supporters should make their bookings quickly as we have to limit numbers to 300.”

The Eumundi Rotary Long Lunch will be held on Sunday 12 March from 11.30am under the fig trees in the recently rainproofed venue of the Original Eumundi Markets.

The event is BYO soft drinks and alcohol and there will be a bar of wine, beer, soft drinks and waters Wine glasses will be present on tables.

There will be door and raffle prizes, auctions and a best Carnivale mask prize will keep everybody hopping and further support this fundraising event.

Tickets are $60 per person of which $30 is tax deductible and will be supported by a tax receipt.

The funds raised will help continue the outstanding work of providing nursing care and support to the terminally ill.

Tables may be booked for six or more people but singles and couples are very welcome and will be seated with new friends.

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Keisha was one of six students who were chosen to travel to Tonga to assist a USC academic in a major research project on the Pacific island’s swim with whales industry.

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Noosa Council has its sights set on the Eumundi-Noosa Road landfill in its quest to achieve zero emissions.

An audit of facilities and operations showed that the landfill accounted for almost half of the council’s annual greenhouse gas emissions but the council believes recent improvements to the facility will significantly reduce its environmental impact.

Waste manager Wayne Schafer said waste contractor Cleanaway has recapped a section of completed landfill to prevent any methane gas escaping from the closed cell.

Contractor LMS Energy is installing extra gas capture wells in the capped landfill cell to increase the amount of gas being captured for flaring.

Flaring methane gas - a combustion process - greatly reduces its impact on the environment.

“The new wells will be up and running by the first week of February,” Mr Schafer said.

“Unfortunately the amount of gas being captured is not yet sufficient to allow for viable electricity generation.

“But council and LMS are keeping a watching brief to determine when we might be able to use the methane to create electricity.”

The improvements to the landfill are part of the council’s Zero Emissions Strategy.

A methane capture and flaring system beside a capped Noosa landfill cell.

An expanded garden waste bin service will also help reduce the council’s emissions when it is rolled out later this year.

“From September most households in urban areas will receive a garden waste bin as part of a standard three-bin service provided under the council’s new waste contract,” Mr Schafer said.

“This will divert an estimated additional 1150 tonnes of organic matter from landfill.

“This is a key initiative of the council’s Towards Zero Waste strategy which also responds to the recommendations of the recent community jury.

“Organic matter, such as garden waste, produces methane gas as it decomposes in landfill, contributing significantly to the council’s carbon

footprint.”

Garden waste collected from green bins will be recycled to produce useful garden mulch.

This is already the case for the green waste from the 4500 households who are currently enjoying the green bin service.

Mayor Tony Wellington said with Noosa landfill accounting for 43 per cent of the council’s total greenhouse gas emissions, these are very important steps.

“Already we are making significant strides towards our target of zero emissions by 2026,” he said.

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LETTERS They are what they eat Bob Thompson in his letter (Noosa Today, 19 January) criticised the Noosa Mayor regarding his Stop The Wild Feed article stressing that humans should not feed wildlife, including wild birds.

For many years, scientific evidence has clearly shown that inappropriate food, when provided, can cause serious and sometimes fatal diseases to a wide range of fauna.

Such food can include processed oily seeds, often salt, lean meat, dairy products and chemicals which no native fauna has evolved to eat.

Also, regular such feeding by humans can change the natural diet, lifestyles and behaviour of species and particularly that is so of wild birds.

Rather than being criticised, the mayor should be commended for allocating time within his constant and substantial workload to address the problem in an informative and very well researched article.

John Horn, Tewantin.

Not my mayor It is no secret Mayor (Tony) Wellington has been a big Noosa Parks Association (NPA) supporter; NPA and its members helped fund his election campaigns.

The NPA-backed Mayor Wellington is starting to look like a lame duck and not a mayor for the wider community.

Losing over the Cooroy service station development, fun police stopping a worthy river festival, denying pensioners adequate off-leash dog areas, heaps of discussion about diversifying the economy largely going nowhere, banging on about trivial things like bird feeding, costly smoke and mirrors of the current biosphere model and the list goes on.

I say the elections can’t come too soon.

Tony Wellington - not my mayor.

Ryan Merrick, Tewantin.

Lobbing one in John Lobb would probably be held in high esteem by the current batch of Democrat sore losers with his vowing to never accept the outcome of the Noosa de-amalgamation vote (which he didn’t even participate in).

His letters are an insult to the people of Noosa, even our mayor is sick of seeing Lobb’s rants.

Lobb is not a resident of the Noosa Shire so why on earth do the Noosa newspapers feel so obligated to allow him to state the exact same gripe week after week.

I swear if I see another letter to the editor from John Lobb about the Noosa capital works program in this paper I will start throwing the Noosa News straight in the bin the day it arrives.

Woody Dass, Noosaville.

Day trippers The call for day trip restrictions to Noosa by the NPA could only be enforced by aggressive policing, which would be at odds with Noosa’s appeal.

A hostile means to a peaceful end.

A self-regulating strategy for traffic flow management into the Hastings Street precinct

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would be far more desirable.

The only punitive measures that the human cattle stampede into Hastings Street would respond to have to be financially crafted.

A long-term solution to the traffic management crisis could lie in the shape of Go Via overhead camera installations, similar to the facility billing vehicles as they traverse the Gateway Bridge in Brisbane.

Camera banks could be installed near the Reef Hotel on the descent into the Hastings Street precinct, with another installation near Quamby Place on the eastbound approach.

Vehicles charged accordingly by their mass and the emissions they emit.

In this way the vehicles encouraged to enter the precinct could be tailored to match desired environmental outcomes for a cleaner, greener tourist hub.

For example a 10-tonne truck emitting ‘X’ volume of diesel emissions = $10 into the precinct and $5 exiting the precinct; diesel aspirated 4WD = $7 in and $4 out; petrol aspirated sedan = $3 in and $2 out; hybrid vehicles = $2 in and $1 out; scooters = $1 in and $0.50 out.

An app could be available to determine the charge based on the registration details.

To develop, implement, manage, and enforce a complex, innovative solution such as Go Via Noosa would require the co-operation of the State Government as a financial partner to assist with logistics, infrastructure and technological expertise.

The existing system is seamless and streamlines progress over the Gateway Bridge. So much of the technology is proven.

If revenue was shared with Noosa Shire from such technological infrastructure, tremendous resources could be harnessed to enhance Noosa’s environment.

It is a simple process to cross the Gateway return - when you fill up at a local service station you purchase a return trip for the Gateway, dedicated to your car registration, and the system does the rest.

You can also purchase the passes after the trip, or online, so the system is quite flexible.

After a grace period, any unpaid fees are referred to the courts and SPER. A Go Via system could be fine-tuned to increase fees during mid-morning, early evening, weekend and public holiday peaks the further reduce pressure on finite parking options, until the system truly became self-regulating.

An added bonus is that all vehicles entering the Hastings Street precinct are on digital record with authorities, thereby deterring the movement of felons, unregistered vehicles and suspended drivers.

A progressive local and state government eventually will develop and deliver such a system as it is a win-win solution for the coffers and the community. User pays or get on your bike.

The idle TAFE site would be ideal to serve as a command centre, housing the technological infrastructure; and surrounding structures could be dedicated as a digital hub for the development process.

If an effective system could be successfully trialled in Noosa, and prove to mitigate traffic flow gridlock, the technology could be licensed for export to other problematic tourist hotspots.

Ringo Kincaide, Sunshine Beach.

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It is so comforting to know that our guvmint members have more knowledge than Australia’s Chief Scientist or any of the climate scientists at CSIRO. These scientists/ politicians should be able to explain why “climate change is crap”, why severe weather events keep happening and what they intend to do about it - a King Lear event perhaps?

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

Voting down development Well, everything has turned out the way that the average people knew that it would with our anti-development council and the selfish snobbish people who do not want to see their little standstill dying Noosa go ahead and we definitely do not want any more people living here on our patch, so we must vote against any development that may create jobs and bring more people into our own little garden which is dying anyway.

The Noosa Civic expansion is a fine exam-

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Leo the Labrador certainly knows how to keep cool through a heatwave.

Leo’s owner Martina Gaynor said Leo wasn’t able to enjoy his regular swim at the beach due to a swarm of bluebottle jellyfish so he was making the most of the cool sprinkler.

“My clever boy knows how to keep cool in a heatwave,” she said.

“He even uses it to floss his lovely white teeth.”

If you have a photo you would like to share with Noosa Today readers, send it to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au. ple of how the anti-development council and a few self-serving whinging people can help to destroy what could be a great asset to a lot of people.

We desperately need bigger and a better range of shopping in Noosa.

As the situation is now the elderly or people without cars have to catch a bus down to Maroochydore to find any decent shops and one must ask how much can you carry back on a bus, especially if you are handicapped or elderly?

Not everybody has nice big cars and can drive themselves down to a go-ahead place like Maroochydore like the anti-developers and the chardonnay group who get up in arms every time anybody wishes to do a development that would lift dreary Noosa out of the doldrums and bring on more jobs.

Speaking of jobs, the mayor’s statement that the unemployment rate has dropped in Noosa has brought much laughter and created many jokes.

He needs to get out and talk to all of the families who have had to move away and count the numbers of tradies who have left Noosa because of the lack of work, so maybe that is why the unemployment rate has dropped and all, so he needs to look at the number of people who are still living here but travel to Maroochydore every day to work.

George Hunt, Cooroy.

Ruff on the paws I have been very concerned to see the number of dogs that are being walked either on the pavements or on the beach at the hottest times of the day in the Noosa area.

I am sure that pet owners are not being intentionally cruel but vets have been reporting a large increase in the number of dogs that they are seeing with burnt paws.

In this intense heat it is very easy for paws to get burnt on both sand and bitumen and our poor pooches can’t tell us that they are suffering, especially as most are incredibly stoic.

A quick test will remedy this situation. If you cannot keep the back of your hand on either surface for five seconds or longer without moving it away then don’t expect your dog to!

June Spehr, Doonan.

He’s in a Mudal In response to Mervyn Mudal’s letter (Noosa

Today, 19 January) I only have this to say to you - if walking the national park is causing you so much emotional, physical trauma and PTSD my suggestion is - don’t go there!

Why subject yourself to something causing you such pain?

Your comments about runners plunging down cliffs is really quite sad and if you feel that much anger and bitterness towards runners perhaps see a psychiatrist to help with this.

Having anger like that is not healthy, Merv.

Sorry to bust your PTSD bubble, Merv, but Metropolist published on 24 November 2016 that Noosa National Park was one of six awesome running tracks on the Sunshine Coast.

Runners are going to keep running that track. Get yourself some help, Merv.

Judy Senn, Sunshine Beach.

If the burqa fits First of all I am neither for nor against banning the burqa, but it appears to be a policy of Pauline Hanson which is fine if it’s for security reasons on entering banks etc, then remove them before entering as with helmets.

If it’s to differentiate between male or female I can take you down the street and guarantee you would have difficulty in this day and age choosing the gender of some I see with the fashion, earrings and tattoos and also a full beard covers a lot of sins and can easily be falsified.

How many are still confused over the gender of Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst.

The bearded lady was an attraction at sideshow alley many years ago and Thomas Neuwirth has used it to become a star and put doubt in the minds of millions of people.

I guarantee most people after a visit to the shops in the cities of Australia couldn’t recall how many ladies wearing burqas they had seen.

Unless having a conversation I have no intention of looking into the eyes of either sex to decide their gender. No way Jose.

Oh, and by the way the voice is no guarantee either.

Maybe a rendition of Helen Reddy’s I Am Woman by those we are wary of would suffice.

And even then terrorists come in all fashions and guises, as I recall with Patty Hearst who, after being kidnapped, joined the group and became one herself.

E. Wright, Sunrise Beach. noosatoday.com.au

Noosa’s Weekly Real Estate Guide

26 January 2017

Appealing apartments

On The Cover page 18

Thursday, 26 January, 2017 | NOOSA TODAY 17

on the cover

Sandcastles in the air The floorplan also features a bathroom,

SITUATED in the Sandcastles Resort on the Noosa beachfront, this apartment doesn’t

kitchen with dishwasher and an open-plan

only boast an exceptional location, but it is

living and dining space.

also a smaller complex with lower overheads making it very appealing to investors.

The top floor apartment features a main bedroom plus a loft-style second bedroom

Here, sliding doors open out to a covered balcony where holiday guests can enjoy the beautiful views and north-facing ocean front location.

and can sleep up to four people.

The complex offers a sparkling pool, but

luscious parklands and the pristine shores of Noosa Beach are only moments away. The world-famous Hastings Street is right out the front, and guests can choose from a great range of cafes, bars and high-end restaurants or visit some of the region’s natural attractions such as the Noosa National Park and Noosa Main Beach.

Strong holiday income, proven capital

gain and well-established management of the complex offers peace of mind for those ready to buy a great investment apartment.

Demand for quality holiday rentals are at an all-time high as millions of visitors flock to Noosa each year. Apartments such as this with an exceptional location and so wellmaintained are a rare offering and won’t last long on the market.

home essentials ADDRESS: 16/1 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads PRICE: Offers over $1.3 million DESCRIPTION: 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car VIEW: By Appointment AGENT: Shane McCauley and Frank Milat for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0403 646 930 or 0438 528 148 18 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 26 January, 2017

RELAXED LAKESIDE LIVING

TEWANTIN 49 DOONELLA STREET

6

Unique & Special

View Saturday 12-12.30pm Price Auction On-site 4th February at 11am

Situated just metres from the heart of Tewantin, overlooking the shores of Lake Doonella, this property sits in an enviable position. There are two residences built on this waterfront land. There is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house at the front of the property and the second home is on the waterfront, with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a double lock up garage. ɒ Short stroll to Noosa Marina, restaurants and Markets. ɒ Timber floors, high ceilings and room for a pool. ɒ Dual income opportunity. ɒ Only metres from Tewantin shopping precinct.

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Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT

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NOOSA HEADS 16 ‘SANDCASTLES’ 1 HASTINGS STREET

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Rare & Exclusive

View Monday 12-12.30pm Wednesday 12-12.30pm A rare opportunity exists to purchase in the sought after Sandcastles Resort on Noosa beachfront. Price Offers over $1.3Million This top floor apartment with a loft style second bedroom for the kids, boasts the perfect location Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 with strong holiday income and proven capital gain. This is a property that will be in demand, both Frank Milat 0438 528 148 now and in the future.

5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au ɒ North facing ocean front location.

Richardson & Wrench ɒ Sleeps 4 with loft style second bedroom.

Noosa ɒ Smaller comlpex with lower overheads. ɒ Excellent income and caring, well established management.

LAGUNA BAY VIEWS

NOOSA HEADS 3 ‘KALIMNA’ 35 PICTURE POINT CRES

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Location & Views

View Saturday 11-11.30am Wednesday 11-11.30am Price Auction On-site 4 February at 10am

’Kalimna’ is an older complex of just 4 apartments. This is a larger top floor apartment with access to Noosa’s Hastings Street and main beach via a tree lined walkway bordering Noosa’s National Park. This is the ultimate position with a minimal outlay boasting a shared terrace, two bedrooms and all the peace and quiet Noosa is famous for. ɒ Extensive Laguna Bay views. ɒ Close to main beach and Hastings Street. ɒ Small complex with low body corporate fees. ɒ Seperate laundry and secure lock up.

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Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Frank Milat 0438 528 148 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa 12337637-KC4-17

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GREAT VALUE ON THE HILL

NOOSA HEADS 2/21 VIEWLAND DR

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Lifestyle & Location

View Saturday 12-12.30pm Price $455,000

Stroll to Noosa’s main beach and cafes from your own private hideaway and enjoy the benefits of Noosa living at a fraction of the cost. This is a small complex of only 3 and boasts a private sunny courtyard for BBQ’s or just lying around in the sun. Perfect for rental or for enjoying your own special weekend getaways! ɒ Single level free standing apartment. ɒ Private sunny courtyard and lock up garage. ɒ Air-conditioned with modern kitchen and bathroom. ɒ Very low body corporate fees and low ongoing maintenance costs.

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

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa

BEACHSIDE LIVING

SUNSHINE BEACH 1/19 SOLWAY DR

3

3

2

Hidden & Private

View Saturday 12-12.30pm Price $785,000

Embrace the relaxed ambience of Sunshine Beach living in this flawlessly presented and impeccably designed townhouse and only a short walk to Sunshine Beach and cafes. ɒ Spacious open plan living and modern kitchen. ɒ Three large bedrooms with balconies. ɒ Two private and fully fenced courtyards. ɒ No body corporate and pet friendly.

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

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FAMILY HOME WITH IT ALL

NOOSAVILLE 15 JACKSONIA PLACE

4

Space & Style

View Friday 11-11.30am Saturday 11-11.30am Price $890,000

Look no further .... we present your dream family home complete with all the creature comforts plus the hidden extras you have always desired. ɒ Inground saltwater pool with tropical landscaped gardens. ɒ Multiple family living areas and covered alfresco area. ɒ Deluxe master suite with luxury ensuite and walk-in robe. ɒ Positioned walking distance to schools, parks and cycle trails. ɒ 12 minutes’ drive to Hastings Street Noosa as well as Tewantin and Peregian.

2.5

2

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SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

Y A D I R F S I H T 3pm site at On-

NOOSA HEADS 6 NAIRANA REST Home & Heart Terraced into the hillside on Noosa Hill this exceptional home offers the full package; quality space and position. Home on Noosa Hill are few and far between so act now to see for yourself this great combination of location and substance with this appealing family home. ɒ Secluded and quiet family residence or holiday home. ɒ Spacious open plan living extending to tropical outdoor area. ɒ Extensive top floor light and airy master suite with ensuite. ɒ Low maintenance gardens, plunge pool and cabana.

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2

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View Wednesday 4-4.30pm Friday 2.30-3.00pm Price Auction On-site this Friday at 3pm Kate Cox 0438 695 505 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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home focus

Elegant design, coastal living THE Coves is a unique development in Marcus Beach where elegant design meets natural beachside living, and anyone who wants to enjoy this enviable coastal lifestyle will need to be quick with just one apartment left.

Living is spread over two levels; the lower-level is home to two spacious bedrooms with built-in robes and access to the side yard, plus a third room also with yard access that could easily be used as a home office or media room.

Designed by local award-winning architect Tim Ditchfield, The Coves is a small complex of four luxury residences with each home inspired by the natural contours of the pristine white sands of Marcus Beach.

The main living space is located upstairs where a contemporary kitchen overlooks the spacious, open-plan living and dining zone with seamless glass stacker doors opening to a large covered deck with views of the beachside bushland and pockets of blue ocean.

ADDRESS: Apartment 1, The Coves, 20-22 Tristania Drive, Marcus Beach

Apartment 1 has been designed and built with the utmost attention paid to quality craftsmanship, durability and easy-care living resulting in a classic and timeless home presented in a clean, neutral palette that will suit most buyers.

The master suite is also located on this level and features a built-in robe plus a private and spacious ensuite. Apartment 1 also features low-maintenance landscaping plus a private, deep saltwater pool with a surrounding entertainment area.

DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool

home essentials PRICE: $1.3 million VIEW: Saturday 11-11.30am AGENT: David Conolly and Sam Walker for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0438 259 956 or 0400 730 457

UNSURPASSED VIEWS

LAKE MCDONALD 176 DATH HENDERSON RD

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Peace & Perfection

View Saturday 10-10.30am Price $1.9 Million

Self contained top and bottom, “Alhambra” is a property presenting infinite possibilities.

With permission from council for a second home on the land, this valuable 14.2acres close to Tewantin and Cooroy is very special. The home overlooks the acreage and the winding creek, with Mt Cooroy completing a superb rural view including daily sunsets from the terrace. ɒ 20m lap pool with cabana. ɒ 3 dams, bore full of Cooroy Mountain water, creek frontage & stable. ɒ 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, gymnasium, office, master bedroom suite with dressing room. ɒ Perfect for elderly parents or extended family living, or Air BnB.

Jill Goode 0418 714 653 Cam Goode 0400 904 678 0413 582 670 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa 12337643-KC4-17

Luxury Awaits at Noosa Dunes Nestled in the natural bushlands of Castaways Beach and just moments from the sparkling ocean, this stunning home offers the ultimate in beachside living.

• Meticulously presented luxury home with two living areas, is both modern and functional with a spacious floorplan, making entertaining guests a pleasure.

• Living is spread over two levels offering three private guest retreats which access the courtyard and balcony to enjoy Noosa’s glorious weather.

• The gourmet kitchen overlooks the covered deck where bi-fold doors retract to create a truly seamless indoor/outdoor space.

• Sparkling plunge pool will surely be a favourite place for summer days, or enjoy a walk along the beach thanks to the home’s direct beach access.

FOR SALE Informal tender closes Friday 24th

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

CASTAWAYS BEACH 31/512 David Low Way

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Feb, 2017

VIEW

Sat 28th 1 - 1:45pm

AGENT

Mike Hay Rachel Sellman

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4 b

2 c

0417 624 059 0422 719 041

1d

SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.

Luxurious Riverfront Living in the Heart of Noosa • •

• • •

Luxurious, opulent and simply breathtaking, this designer home will impress anyone seeking a private hideaway in the heart of Noosa Grand entrance foyer leads to generous open plan living with superb river views. Living is spread over 2 levels,with the main bedroom, ensuite and ofice located on ground loor Multiple living spaces showcase the functionality and clever design of this luxurious residence with bose sound and c bus lighting Gourmet kitchen with Miele appliances, butler’s pantry, 3 fridge freezers, plentiful bench and storage spaces North aspect, heated pool, air conditioning and parking for 3 cars

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451 CENTURY21.COM.AU

FOR SALE Informal tender- closes 1st March VIEW

By Appointment

AGENT

David Conolly

5a

4 b

3 c

0438 259 956

1d

24 MOSSMAN CT NOOSA SOUND SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER. Thursday, 26 January, 2017 | NOOSA TODAY 25

74 Forest Acres Drive, LAKE MACDONALD Inspect Sat 10-10.45am

• Superior full timber home nestled in the neighbourly community • 5 bed 2 bath home + tuckaway oice & 3 bed 1 bath granny lat • Fully equipped kitchen: dishwasher, gas cooktop, electric oven • Polished timber loors, high ceilings, square set, neutral tones • The home boasts ducted air conditioning & fans throughout

• Timber entertaining deck with large sliding French doors • Ocean views through loor to ceiling bi-fold doors • Downstairs 3 bed, 1 bath fully self-contained granny lat • Granny lat has its own outdoor entertaining area • Perfect home for those needing extra room close to town

$925,000 Robyn Kildey

0414 425 350

1 Emerald Street, Cooroy www.countrysidenoosa.com.au

5447 7733

WELL - DESIGNED WITH LOTS OF SPACE Located on major high school bus routes, including St Andrews Anglican College and Noosa District State High School’s Pomona Campus, making this home ideal for the growing family.

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157 Outlook Drive, TEWANTIN Inspect: Saturday 11 - 11.45am Tony Watson 0403 180 828

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Prestige Property Collection

5474 2442

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behind the Gavel

Top end auctions galore INTRODUCING Gordon Macdonald, founder of The Auction Group and long-time auctioneer throughout Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. Gordon will provide valuable insight into local auctions, the national auction market and all the latest news and tips for Real Estate Lifestyle readers through his weekly column.

In Noosa alone, we conducted more than 15 auctions where we saw an average crowd size of 29 and 3.5 registered bidders per auction, meaning last week’s auctions were a hive of activity.

Auction clearance was down on previous week, but I see this as due to the majority of our reserves being in excess of $1 million.

But sellers need not despair as many of the properties sold in the days following the auction following negotiations between buyer and vendor.

What we’re finding now is the supply of quality real estate is not satisfying the demand, hence the higher volume of auctions this January. Why is there such a big demand for auctions and how do they benefit the buyer and seller? Well,

the benefits for both parties include the auction contract of sale being immediately unconditional at the successful conclusion of the auction.

are presented post auction, you can’t see your competition's offer and may miss the opportunity to negotiate based on your price and the terms of your offer.

The successful purchaser accepts they have waived the cooling-off provision and the purchase is not subject to further terms.

It effectively makes any bid on the property an unconditional offer and that is great news for both buyers and sellers.

The key benefit for the seller in this arrangement is that there is virtually no chance of the contract not proceeding - it’s a guaranteed sale.

But what happens if a buyer isn’t able to make an unconditional offer and doesn’t bid at the auction? Well, while there may be less competition on auction day however the danger of failing to bid at the auction is that the playing field is no longer level after the auction.

Post-auction negotiations can become a challenge - if multiple offers

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Renovation market to thrive THE cost of renovating in Queensland is up 4.7 per cent on last quarter, and a massive 12.1 per cent year on year, indicating the sunshine state’s home renovations market is set for a strong 2017.

The quarterly Tradie Price Index released this week by job site ServiceSeeking.com.au reveals tradie prices in QLD sit 5.7 per cent above the national average, with positive yearly growth across all trades except carpentry and electricians.

ServiceSeeking.com.au CEO Jeremy Levitt said Queensland, particularly around the Gold Coast and fringe suburbs of Brisbane, was experiencing a lot of buyer activity at the moment.

“For property owners and investors, now is the time to renovate and sell up,” he said.

“Unfortunately, that means Queenslanders will have to pay the price if they want a skilled tradesperson.”

So, which tradies are the priciest? Plumbing is still the king of all trades in QLD, charging an average hourly price of $85.05, up 13.8 per cent year on year.

Landscapers also remain one of

Landscapers are among the highest paid tradies raking in an impressive $77.77 per hour. the most expensive tradies in QLD, recording a 10.2 per cent hike in hourly price over the past year to $77.77 per hour.

While electricians once held a steady third place, this quarter the building and construction trade has knocked them out of the water.

“The hourly wage of a builder has risen by 25.7 per cent, around $15 more per hour since last year.

It’s a great time to be a builder in Queensland,” Mr Levitt said.

Hourly rates are “gross" rates and aside from including the cost of labour, also cover the cost of

running the business including insurance, tools, work vehicles, insurance and superannuation.

The prices were derived by comparing a sample of 52,000 quotes submitted during the FY17 Q2 through ServiceSeeking.com. au, the website for getting any job

done from tradies to professional services.

To view price changes across eight popular renovation services around the country, including major capital cities, see www.serviceseeking.com.au/ renovations.

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Approvals on the rise REGIONAL building approvals on the Sunshine Coast are leading the state, with the latest November figures up by 105 per cent.

In Greater Brisbane, the falling

There was also good news for

approvals for units is skewing figures,

Central Queensland, which has finally

with a 22 per cent drop in unit

recorded an increase of 2.7 per cent in

approvals over the year. Approvals for

the 12-month total.

Master Builders deputy CEO Paul Bidwell said approvals on the Sunshine Coast were still moving forward, but it was not all good news, with unit approvals sliding into negative territory for the year.

detached houses were up seven per

This buoyancy is due to the Gold Coast

continue to struggle. And the Darling

“This see-saw effect can be found throughout the state as dwindling demand starts to affect approvals,” Mr Bidwell said.

having solid economic fundamentals

Downs and Far North Queensland may

in place - with jobs growth, major

be down in approvals for residential

infrastructure investment and the

dwellings, but there is enough work in

Commonwealth games.

the pipeline to remain confident.

Wide Bay Burnett has continued

cent.

to quietly tick along - up 6.2 per cent

On the Gold Coast, unit approvals were up more than 17 per cent for the

over the year.

Mackay and North Queensland

year, and 170 per cent for November.

Regional building approvals on the Sunshine Coast are leading the state, with the latest November figures up by 105 per cent.

OPEN HOMES Castaways Beach 5 Antipodes Close 31/512 David Low way 12 Seafarer Court

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Rachel Sellman Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Rachel Sellman & Mike Hay Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

Sat 11-11.30am Sat 1-1.45pm Sat 12-12.30pm

Coolum Beach 4 Barra Crescent 2204/1808 David Low Way 2/23 Beach Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Brendan Weatherill Star Noosa - Vicki Cooper Star Noosa - Vicki Cooper

Fri & Sat 10-10.30am, Sun 11-11.30am Sat 12-12.30pm Sat 12-12.30pm

Doonan 13 Templeton Way 118 Duke Road 369 Duke Road 105 Panorama Drive

David Berns Real Estate - David Berns & HeidiWoodman David Berns Real Estate - David Berns David Berns Real Estate - David Berns David Berns Real Estate - David Berns

Sat 9.30-10.30am & Sat 10.45-11.45am Sat 10.45-11.45am Sat 12-1pm Sat 1.30-2.30pm

Eumundi 38 Jocelyn Drive

Countryside Realty - Kimberlea Thwaites

Sat 11-11.45am

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode & Cam Goode Countryside Realty - Robyn Kildey

Sat 10-10.30am Sat 10-10.45am

Mount Coolum 24 -23/29 Lumeah Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 12.30-1pm

Noosaville 15 Jacksonia Place

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Fri & Sat 11-11.30am

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox Wed 11-11.30am Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox Sat 2-2.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat Mon & Wed 12-12.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox Sat 1-1.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Brendan Weatherill Fri & Sat 1-1.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox Fri 2.30-3pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox Mon 11-11.30am, Wed 3-3.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox Fri & Mon 12-12.30pm, Sat & Wed 4-4.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox Sat 3-3.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat Sat & Wed 11-11.30am Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat Sat 12-12.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox Mon 10-10.30am Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Diana Pound Sat 1-1.45pm Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Diana Pound Sat & Wed 2-2.45pm Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Lance Bussell Sat 11-11.45am

508‘The Ridge’61 Noosa Springs Drive 544‘The Ridge’61 Noosa Springs Drive 750‘The Palms’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk & Kym de Warren Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk & Kym de Warren Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode & Cam Goode

Sat 11-11.30am Sat 10-10.30am Sat 11-11.30am

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jonathan Tomasini

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Brendan Weatherill Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Rachel Sellman

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

Sat 10-10.30am Sat 10.45-11.15am Sat 11.30am-12pm Sat 11-11.45am

Pomona 37 Pavilion Street 4 Tree Street 13 Clay Street 32 Reserve Street

Countryside Realty - Kimberlea Thwaites Countryside Realty - Brian George Countryside Realty - Stacey Hitch Countryside Realty - Brian George

Sat 9-9.45am Sat 10-10.45am Sat 11-11.45am Sat 12.15-1pm

Sunrise Beach Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Trevor Mangels Fri 2-2.45pm, Sat 11-11.45am Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly & Lance Bussell Fri & Sat 12-12.45pm

Sunshine Beach Apt 1‘Golden Keys’19 Solway Drive 16 Ross Crescent 9 Swan Avenue 2/25 Elanda Street 16 Ross Crescent 3/2-6 Webb Road 2/16 Hill Street 1/3 Parkedge Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Rachel Sellman Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Rachel Sellman Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Diana Pound Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Diana Pound Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Lance Bussell Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

Sat 12-12.30pm Sat 10-10.30am Sat 12-12.30pm Sat 2-2.30pm Sat & Wed 12-12.45pm Wed 11-11.45am Sat 1-1.45pm Sat 11-11.30am

Tewantin Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Gillian McCauley Base Realtors - Tony Watson

Sat 12-12.30pm Sat 11-11.45am

auction diary Fri, 27th January 6 Nairana Rest, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Onsite 3pm

Fri, 3rd February Apt 3‘Lazy River’271 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Onsite 3pm

Sat, 4th February Richardson & Wrench Noosa Richardson & Wrench Noosa Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Onsite 9am Onsite 10am Onsite 11am

Sat, 25th February 4‘Noosa Crest’2 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads

Peregian Beach 2/20 Kingisher Drive 8/2219 David Low Way

19 Balgownie Drive 68 The Avenue 5 Balgownie Drive 25 Bunya Grove

4 Barra Crescent, Coolum Beach Apt 3‘Kalimna’35 Picture Point Crescent, Noosa Heads 49 Doonella Street, Tewantin

Noosa Springs

Sat 12-12.45pm Sat 11-11.30am Sat 11-11.30am

Peregian Springs

49 Doonella Street 157 Outlook Drive

Noosa Heads Apt 27 Macquarie Lodge, 53 Banksia Ave North 11 Grosvenor Terrace Apt 16‘Sandcastles’1 Hastings Street Apt 14, 19 Katharina Street 6 Moonare Crescent 6 Nairana Rest 26 Nairana Rest 48 Nairana Rest Apt 26‘Rise Apartments’37 Noosa Drive Apt 3‘Kalimna’35 Picture Pt Crescent 2/21 Viewland Drive 2/27 Viewland Drive Unit 149 Noosa International Resort, 1 Edgar Bennett Ave 26 Attunga Heights 100/1 Edgar Bennett Avenue

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jonathan Tomasini Star Noosa - Vicki Cooper Star Noosa - Vicki Cooper

5 Mylar Court 19 Captains Court

Lake MacDonald 176 Dath Henderson Road 74 Forest Acres Drive

6 Coucal Crescent 11 Pavonia Street 11 Paldao Rise

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Onsite 11am

Thur, 13th April 5 Burgess Drive, Tewantin

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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COMMUNITYUPDATES SEEKING RESIDENT John and Margaret Smith are hoping to find friends Pat and Nuccio Navarra. If you would like to make contact, phone Noosa Today on 5455 6946.

TEWANTIN NOOSA GARDEN CLUB The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club will be on Monday 13 February. The club meets on 2 Monday of each month (except December and January) at 12.30pm for a 1pm start in the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin. Regular guest speakers, plant sales and prizes. February speaker is Phil Ryan on his organic products. Visitors are welcome.

Contact Susan Lancaster 0403 958 806 or visit tewantinnoosagardenclub.com.

TEWANTIN NOOSA RSL WOMEN’S AUXILLARY The first meeting of the year for the TewantinNoosa Women’s RSL Auxillary is our AGM on Friday 3 February at the Tewantin RSL at 10am. Pay for the Caloundra Women’s Aux Annual Lunch - $38. All members and friends are welcome. Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

NOOSA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP You are always very welcome to come and join in singing the grand old hymns, and listen to what our various speakers at Christian Fellowship of Noosa say each Sunday morning, This week, the 29 January, Norm Flett has chosen the title of “Seeking God’s Heart for The World �. You’ll find us in the CWA Hall, next to the Tewantin post office, at 9.30am. Who we are and what we believe.is on our website www. christianfellowshipnoosa.com or you can simply call Tony on 5464 0620 for a personal chat.

New member for school farm

Help at home

Calf Maloo was born over the holidays, and is the newest addition to the Noosa District State High School farm.

Indigenous Business Australia preparation they needed to unThis new lending enabled (IBA) will hold free informa- dertake to become eligible to almost 1200 Indigenous Austion sessions in Maroochydore apply for a home loan. tralians to enjoy the social and to let the local Aboriginal and "IBA helped us all the way economic benefits of home Torres Strait Islander commu- through, and even now if we ownership. nity members know how IBA went to them and said we had Indigenous Australians might be able to assist them to an issue, they would still be who would like to find out buy their own home. there to help," Kacey said. more about home ownership IBA’s affordable comSince its inception in 1975, and how IBA can assist are enmencing interest rates, low IBA’s Indigenous Home Own- couraged to register their place deposit requirements and sup- ership Program has provided for an information session or portive application process, more than 17,000 home loans complete an Expression of Incan make this important deci- to Indigenous families. terest today at iba.gov.au. sion seem less overwhelming.

North Coast Aboriginal In 2015-'16, IBA financed Having a conversation 489 new home loans with a Corporation for Community with IBA enabled Richard total value of $162 million of Health, Suite 15, 27 Evans and Kacey to explore what which 77 per cent were in re- Street, Maroochydore - Thursfinancial homework and other gional or remote Australia. day 2 February

New member for school farm Calf Maloo was born over the holidays, and is the newest addition to the Noosa District State High School farm.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

COOLUM AND DISTRICT RED CROSS BRANCH NEWS

Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels is currently looking for kitchen volunteers. One extra person each day is required for Monday through to Friday. General kitchen duties from 7.30am to 11.30am. Food safety training will be given as part of volunteer training. Drivers and codrivers also required for monthly roster, 11am to 1pm.

The next meeting of the Coolum and district Red Cross branch will be held on Wednesday 8 February from 10am at the Coolum Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, Coolum Beach. Nambour Well-Being Centre manager Chris Ashton and volunteer Krystal will speak about reaching out to young people. Come and join us for a coffee and find out what we do. Visitors are very

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

welcome. Can you help us with a fund-raising barbecue to be held at Bunnings Maroochydore on 9 February? Ring Robyn on 0409 124 460 for more details. The Power of Humanity.

COOROY EUMUNDI GARDEN CLUB The first meeting of 2017 will be held on Monday 13 February from 9.30am in the Anglican Church Hall, Miva Street, Cooroy. This is the annual general meeting, so a new committee will be elected. Bring along a plant for the

Weekly roster for Meals of Wheels Weekly roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels from Monday 30 January to Friday 3 February, 2017.

Monday drivers: Helen and John, Marie, Margaret and Mick, Cheryl, Anne and Phil, Doug and Claudia, Margaret and Michelle.

Kitchen: Martina, Stephen, Len and Neil.

Tuesday drivers: Bruce, Liz, Rob and Kevin, Driver needed for runs D, G, Tania and Friends, Fiona.

Kitchen: Jo and Christine.

Wednesday drivers: Des and Ian, Bob and Sandra, driver needed run C, G, Victor, Jan and Bryan, Lee and Stuart.

Kitchen: Judi, Jill, Jerry, Elfie and John.

Thursday drivers: Driver needed run A, G, Geoff and Margaret, Anne, Victor, Bev and Tony, Jan and Wendy.

Kitchen: Christine, Lois and Robyn.

Friday drivers: Driver needed run A, F, Therese, Brian G, Brian E, Kay, Rosalie and Jack.

Kitchen: Sandy, Mark, Elfie and Neville.

If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, phone the kitchen on 5449 7659. raffle and enjoy morning tea with fellow gardeners. New members are welcome. Contact secretary Carol on 5414 9614 or mobile 0419 756 819.

SUMMER GUIDED WALK There will be a Summer Guided Walk in Noosa Botanical Gardens on Sunday 29 January from 9 - 10am. Come and enjoy the shady areas of the garden. Meet at large shelter shed near the entrance. Look for the signs. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a hat. Sunscreen and insect repellent is advisable, as well as a water bottle. For more information phone 0414 704 683.

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Step back in time for a night filled with 80s hits, leg-warmers, spandex and bandannas at the Noosa Surf Club this Saturday night.

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Feel the ’80s vibe on stage

By Hollie Harris After a fabulous sell out night last year, it’s back again!

This Saturday night, the Noosa Surf Club hosts a very special salute to one of the craziest and arguably the best era for music of the last century; The Electric 80s.

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80s Show plays all the biggest and best songs from 1980 to 1989.

This show is fully costumed, and with the entire stage themed for that big 80s vibe, you will feel like you are a part of the real thing.

It will be a night for you and your guests to remember as everyone is taken back in time with meticulously reproduced sounds and light shows that were such a trademark of the 80s music era.

So many of us grew up in the 80s when dancing was mandatory, men loved lipstick as much as women, pants were super skinny (wait, that one came back!) and there were only a handful of top hits that graced the music charts.

We recorded our own mixes on cassettes and tried to fit the song titles in the tiniest font inside the cover. We danced at parties and music

was everything back then. For those who didn’t experience the colourful era of new wave, new rock and new romantics, this is your chance to feel what 80s were all about.

Dig out your lycra, leather pants and sweatbands. Find fluro, stripes and make-up all shades of the rainbow. Style your hair big or find the perfect mullet wig to go with your skinny tie or marble washed denim.

Embrace all things synonymous with the 1980s and grab your friends to celebrate the era unlike any other.

Tickets are only $15 pre-sale online www.noosasurfclub.com.au or $20 on the night for a whole evening of fun.

Don’t miss the time warp back to an era of epic tunes on Saturday 28 January. Doors open 9pm and the venue is licensed until 1am.

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Thursday 26 January Cafe Le Monde 6pm Fieu Duo Tewantin Noosa RSL 6pm Custard Apples Friday 27 January Cafe Le Monde 8pm Benny The J 6pm Soundfeast Cooroy RSL 6pm Stu Unplugged Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Let there be ACDC Saturday 28 January Cafe Le Monde 8pm Jasti/Nixd The J 7pm Jimeoin Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Neil Diamond Sunday 29 January Sunshine Beach Surf Club 3pm Late for Woodstock Cafe Le Monde 3pm Andrea Kirwin

One of the many exhibits on display at the Noosa Regional Gallery.

Diverse art is on display

By Hollie Harris Friends of Noosa Regional Gallery presents its 6th group exhibition exclusively organised for creative local artists.

Friend’s Taste of Art 2017 presents our rich and diverse local talent from artists and emerg-

ing artists alike as part of the visual artistic fabric of Noosa.

This year, the gallery is celebrating the ‘Taste of Your Art’, highlighting your talent whether you enjoy painting, ceramics, sculpturing, photography, mixed media or collage, with an open experimental attitude towards materials and tools.

The exhibition is to be officially opened by Noosa Council Mayor Tony Wellington at 6pm on Friday 27 January, followed by the presentation of awards.

The exhibition will continue until 26 February at Noosa Regional Gallery, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin.

Elephantine load on men makes for a heavy tale

By Jenny Carter I so much enjoyed Ian Denys Peek's One Fourteenth of an Elephant. Peek was 20, living and working in Singapore in 1942 when the country fell to the Japanese. Months later he was among the thousands of POWs packed into steel goods wagons and transported to the site of the infamous Burma-Thai railway.

These men spent the next three and a half brutal years working or dying on the railway as the Japanese coolly calculated that 14 men could do the work of one elephant.

With ominous foretaste of

what was ahead of them they were greeted at their first camp by the sight of vultures perched on the roof of the guardhouse, and the sullen hostile stares of their guards.

Sleeping platforms of corrugated bamboo allowed each man just 22 inches of space, and were home to blood sucking bugs.

The dirty starvation rations ensured that diarrhoea and dysentery were constant.

Malaria, beriberi, tropical ulcers, pellagra and outbreaks of cholera contributed to the misery and deaths.

Clothing became just a hat and a minimal ragged fundoshi - no footwear, not even a hanky.

What comes out so remarkably in this memoir is the spirit of the men as they accept their isolation and uncertainty, and mentally detach themselves as far as possible from their appalling conditions, while at the same time determinedly struggling to hold on to their pride and dignity, and their compassion for their fellow sufferers.

With the noted exception of the wonderful medical officer, the attitude of many of the regular army officers in regard to care of their

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men does not come out well.

God does not come out well either! Although this memoir was not published until the early part of this century, it is a credit to the author that in describing the events just as he remembered them, he is able to rise above the horror and tell his story without bitterness, and in a most readable style laced with humour and a wonderful eye for detail.

This book is tribute to all those men who showed such indomitable spirit, bravery and ingenuity in the face of brutality and depravity.

Available at the Noosa Library

Five-piece Noosa-based band The Claptomaniacs are making a return performance at Cooroy RSL on Saturday 11 February, from 7pm.

The band played at the club in November, and it was a huge night, so now it’s time to do it all again.

The Claptomaniacs offer a great mix of ballads and dance music to get concert-goers moving, while anyone who likes the sounds of Joe Cocker, Steely Dan, Eric Clapton, the Doobie Brothers, Stones, Boz Scaggs, Atlanta Rhythm Section and more will love their sound.

The Claptomaniacs will play at Cooroy RSL on Saturday 11 February from 7pm. For more information or to book the club’s courtesy bus visit 5447 6131.

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Lovers of art reap benefits Noosa Arts and Craft Association (NACA) has taken advantage of the holiday visitors and held its annual Artastic Sale over the weekend.

The event ran from 21 to 22 January and artlovers visited Wallace House to admire and buy local art works from the many artists living in Noosa. The Artastic Art Sale was a great oppor-

tunity for art lovers to grab a bargain as artists clear their studios in preparation for a creative 2017. NACA artists are well known for all art forms and there were watercolour, acrylics, mixed media, oil and pastels to mention just a few of the media on display throughout the two-day sale.

Jann and Peter Whittington at the Noosa Arts and Craft Association's Artastic Sale over the weekend.

Judy Chipperfield with visitors to the Noosa Arts and Craft Assosiation's art sale at Wallace House.

Artist Dianne with Patricia and Claudia.

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Barry’s back for blues boppin'

By Hollie Harris

Music is a natural addition ianship of its grand eucalypts and welcoming swallows,” they said.

“Taking beginning steps on their journey toward the release of their third album later this year, Kooii shall make use of their congregation, coming from home bases between Brisbane and Melbourne, to tend to new grooves and share with all who come along.”

Sunspace will also be celebrating its third anniversary with homebrew Kombucha, organic pizzas, and sushi from Blue Plum.

The Kooii Garden Concert will be held on Saturday 28 January at Sunspace Cafe, corner Eumundi Noosa Road and Beddington Road, Doonan, with music starting at 4pm. Entry to the event is $25 per adult, $10 for teenagers, $5 for children between 8 and 12, and free for children under 7.

Tickets can be purchased at www.gofundme.com/garden-stage Visit www.facebook.com/ doonansunspace for more information.

The Kooii Garden Concert is coming to Sunspace Cafe in Doonan, offering a collaboration of local music and community spirit.

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Well known celebrated musician and pioneer of Noosa Community Radio, Barry Charles, was a welcome visitor on Wayne Carlson’s Boppin’ the Blues on Noosa 101.3fm radio.

Barry is a founding member of the radio station and one of those behind its inception way back in 1995.

The blues emerged from a black cultural melting pot in the American South of the 1890s, drawing on a rich mix of African-American spirituals, traditional songs, European hymns, folk ballads, work songs and hollers, and contemporary dance music.

Wayne’s blues session is on Tuesdays at noon - only on Noosa 101.3fm. So if you love a bit of slide guitar and harmonica, tune in and let Wayne Carlson take you on the blues train.

Kooii will headline the Sunspace Cafe's Garden Concert this weekend.

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Local home hunt hits airwaves The Sunshine Coast will be the new set for the House Hunters International TV series when the film crew and producers arrive on Friday 27 January.

Anita Poteri of Kin Kin is one of the show’s producers and directors and has only recently returned from the UK where she filmed 19 episodes in Yorkshire.

“I have been producing/directing on House Hunters International for eight years now and have done over 170 episodes,” she said.

Anita said filming on the Sunshine Coast was great news for local tourism.

“Filming is great for international and domestic tourism as in America alone the show gets over 10 million viewers per episode and it’s popular in Canada, sold-off to the Lifestyle Channel in 100 countries and is on the 9Life channel here in Australia,” she said.

Anita will now be joined by her crew as they help a married couple from Brisbane find their dream home on the Sunshine Coast.

The HGTV House Hunter series follows prospective buyers and their real estate agent through a choice of three homes, before finally choosing a home.

There is usually a conflict between the couple featured in the show and when it comes to this husband and wife team they have to overcome their differences in the style of home they want.

The wife is looking for a move-in ready home with land where they can have animals, but her husband, who is originally from America, wants a block of land where he can build his dream home; a dome home.

Filming is expected to start on Friday 27 January in Caloundra and Landsborough and then move to Kin Kin and Pomona throughout the weekend, finishing in Pomona on Monday 30 January.

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This Pomona property will be featured in the international show. enham has worked with House Hunters International before and will be the featured agent in the Sunshine Coast episode.

Anita said she is always looking for international people keen to help showcase the Sunshine Coast and anyone who would like to audition can email anita@itchyfeetmedia.tv Check out next week’s Noosa Today for a behind the scenes look at filming for House Hunters International.

House Hunters International is making its way to the Noosa hinterland with filming expected to take place in Pomona and Kin Kin from this weekend.

Early skirmish shows teams mean business

By Jolene Ogle The much-loved Pink Stumps Day is back for another year with Kin Kin locals set to battle Noosa Council staff for the win.

The 12-man teams are yet to be announced but rumours suggest the council staff who live in Kin Kin are highly sought-after and are currently caught in a tug of war between council team captain Cr Joe Jurisevic and Kin Kin captain Anita Poteri.

Anita said the Kin Kin team was looking strong with the council even asking for the locals to have kids on their team to make for a more even playing field.

Cr Jurisevic said he wouldn’t be drawn into speculation and refused to comment on the rumours.

“Rumours are just that, rumours,” he said.

An umpire has been chosen for the day but Anita said the identity of the cricketer noosatoday.com.au

The Pink Stumps Day is back next month with Noosa Council staff and councillors pitched against Kin Kin locals in the fund-raising game. was top secret until closer to the day, but she could confirm the person was a current active player.

The event will be held at the Kin Kin Oval on Sunday 19 February, from 2pm, and all funds raised on the day will be donated to the McGrath Foundation.

There will be a great cricket game on offer, plus raffles and catering by Black Ant Gourmet.

Last year more than 280 people helped raise over $3000 at the event.

Event organisers hope to have a big turnout on the day.

Beth’s brush with the land she loves

By Hollie Harris Local artist Beth Diprose will be exhibiting her exquisite landscape paintings at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery in the new exhibition room The Banana Shed.

“Through the Eyes of an Artist" will run from 28 January to 22 February, with an official opening on Saturday 28 January, at 11am.

Beth says the beauty in the hinterland where she lives inspires her to encourage people to not just “go from point A to point B” but to look around them and appreciate the beautiful area and to “stop and smell the roses”.

“After I returned from 18 years living in Darwin, which had it’s unique colourful beauty, I found the softer landscapes here breathtakingly different, changing each day and in each season.

“I see my surroundings 'Through the Eyes of an Artist' and want others to come on that journey with me, being drawn into the wonder and beauty that I depict in my work,” Beth said.

Beth has been painting for many years and creates land-

Dame Dulcie's Roadside Stall by Beth Diprose. scapes which reflect the beauty of living in the countryside of the Mary Valley and Noosa regions. Her paintings put the viewer in a familiar place. She has an experienced hand at using colour, light, shade, composition for a very painterly landscape style.

Having exhibited in Brisbane, Darwin and Katherine

in the Northern Territory, she has also participated in local shows on the coast and the hinterland achieving several awards.

The gallery is at 10 Station Street, Pomona, and is open seven days a week, Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday/Sunday 10am to 2pm.

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NOOSADINING

Power-packed snacks back Did you eat all your lunch today?

That is the question on many parents’ lips as kids start back at school. This year, make their answer a resounding ‘Yes!’ with a little bit of advice and lunchbox inspiration from The Dairy Kitchen.

Packing a healthy lunch that’ll be all gobbled up is a daily challenge but the benefits of packing a healthy school lunchbox are enormous. A good diet is essential for growth and development in children, but also for simply giving them the energy to be kids.

A key change for kids at the start of the school year is the transition from holiday play to sitting and concentrating back at school. Fuelling them with the right balance of nutrients will play a part in keeping them energised and focused throughout the day.

If you’re after some inspiration for healthy lunchbox combinations, Noosa Today will feature three recipes in this week’s edition and another three next week to help you stay inspired.

Cheese and Egg Muffins Makes 6 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

· 6 small (50g) eggs. · 1 cup self-raising flour. · 1 spring onion, finely sliced. · 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese. · Half a cup of milk.

of a cup (50g) of melted · Quarter butter. large (59g) egg, lightly beaten, · 1extra. · 1 teaspoon English-style mustard. · A good pinch of salt cup grated cheddar cheese, · 1/3 extra.

Method 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius (180 degrees Celsius fan forced). Line the bases of 6 x 1/3 cup muffin pans with muffin paper cases or baking paper that overhang at the top at least 2cm.

2. Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to the boil and then simmer for three minutes. Run under cold water until almost cold. Peel, discard shells and reserve boiled eggs.

3. Combine flour, spring onion and cheese in a medium mixing bowl and make a well in the centre. Combine milk, butter, extra egg, mustard and salt in a separate jug and pour into the well. Gently stir mixture with a large metal spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. Place a tablespoon of muffin mixture into the base of each muffin case. Top with a boiled egg.

Top with remaining mixture to cover. Sprinkle with extra cheddar cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and cheese is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack and serve warm or cool. These muffins are best eaten on the day they’re made.

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Keep them coming back for more More back-to-school lunchbox ideas for keeping your kids interested in lunchtime.

Cheesy Broccoli Gems Makes 30 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients

¡ 1 medium head broccoli, cut into florets. ¡ 2 spring onions, finely chopped. ¡ 1 cup grated cheddar cheese. ¡ 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs. ¡ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley. ¡ Salt and pepper, to taste. ¡ 1 egg lightly beaten.

Steps 1. Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for a minute then refresh in iced water. Drain well. Place all the ingredients except for the egg in a food processor and ‘pulse’ until finely chopped and combined. Add the egg and pulse to combine.

2. Shape approximately 2-3 teaspoons of the mixture, into nugget shapes and place on a baking paper lined tray.

3. Spray the gems with oil and bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with sour cream or thick yoghurt.

Cauliflower and Cheddar Fritters with Kiwi Salsa Serves 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Fritters:

¡ 1 cup tri-colour quinoa.

Cauliflower and cheese fritters and super tasty.

Broccoli and Cheddar Gems.

¡ 1/2 medium cauliflower, cut into florets. ¡ 1/2 cup rolled oats. ¡ 4 eggs, lightly beaten. ¡ 6 spring onions, sliced. ¡ 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese. ¡ Finely grated rind of one lemon. ¡ Oil, for shallow frying.

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Kiwi Salsa: punnet red and yellow cherry tomatoes, ¡ 250g quartered. ¡ 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and diced. ¡ 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Steps 1. Rinse the quinoa and place in a medium saucepan with two cups of water. Bring to a boil then immediately reduce heat to a sim-

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mer, add a pinch of salt and cover and cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat, fluff with a fork and set the lid ajar to rest.

In a food processor, pulse the raw cauliflower until it resembles cous cous. You will need two cups cauliflower crumbs. Remove from the processor.

Process rolled oats in the food processor until fine. Add quinoa, cauliflower crumbs, eggs, onions, cheese and lemon to the food processor and pulse until just combined.

Season to taste and set mixture aside.

Make salsa by tossing together all ingredients. Set aside.

Thinly cover the base of a large frying pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat.

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Don’t be the Odd Man Out

Rachel Gordon and Justin Stewart Cotta in rehearsals for Odd Man Out.

Lisa Gormley and Justin Stewart Cotta in rehearsals for Odd Man Out Picture: Clare Hawley sphere," said Ian Mackellar, Noosa Long Weekend Festival Director.

Noosa Long Weekend honours David Williamson OA and our loyal supporters and audiences by offering a strictly limited number of exclusive premium tickets, to include A Reserve seating, together with an after performance supper (including all food and beverage) with special guests, playwright David Williamson OA and the Sydney cast of Odd Man Out. This is

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David Williamson plays historically sell out quickly and this is a limited season of four performances only.

There are three easy ways for you to secure your festival event tickets: online at www.noosalongweekend. com, phone The J Noosa on 5329 6560 or at The J Theatre, Noosa on Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

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Visitor takes her shot at it Surf’s up HOLLIE HARRIS

It’s been a fairly average week for waves overall across the coast with a few good moments along the opens.

Many surfers are wandering the beaches waiting and watching for a nice little peak to pop up with a few fun ones at Sunshine being the pick of the week.

UK surfer Bonita Whitelock, who is in town for a month with her family, was spotted by Dave Gleeson’s keen eye for talent on Sunshine Beach on Tuesday.

Bontita has been surfing since she was seven years old and has been competing since the

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age of 10.

Since then she has competed in many national competitions and is currently the U14 English champion.

She enjoyed some fun in the Aussie sun while being shot for an article in a UK surf magazine about up-and-coming groms.

While Bonita lucked out finding some nice rides on Tuesday, unfortunately that was the pick of the days this week.

With northerlies here for a couple more days yet, the swell just isn’t going to increase over the Aussie Day long weekend.

It will be best for surfers to hold off until next week when there will be a steady increase in easterly swell starting on Monday and reaching a peak of about three to four foot by Wednesday or Thursday.

Tuesday morning at Sunshine Beach saw an overall messy ocean with a few good moments for those at the right peak at the right time.

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Some California dreaming Life of

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My friend Shaun Tomson, the 1977 world surfing champion, was known throughout his long and storied competitive career as one of the fiercest competitors to ever slip on a coloured singlet. He did not take coming second lightly, and fortunately he had more than enough ability to back it up.

I remember watching him in his semi-final against Mark Richards at the first Stubbies Pro at Burleigh Heads in 1977, Shaun’s championship year.

The big, handsome young South African was having trouble keeping his tackle in place in the ridiculous but mandatory Stubbies competitor shorts, so he was not in a particularly good mood as he paddled out into perfect Burleigh barrels for his place in the final. When he came in, having been paddled up the point and back, and out-swooped on the face and outbarrelled in the tube by his Aussie rival, his ears were steaming.

Shaun never liked to be beaten, but he was always quick to recover, and would be all smiles and eloquent on the podium. In his post-surfing career as a businessman, author, motivational speaker and leadership guru he is much the same, which is why I was delighted when he asked to see our film, Men of Wood and Foam, loved it and advised me to submit it, along with his personal recommendation, to the prestigious Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

I knew that with Shaun on our team, we at least had a fighting chance.

Even so, I was surprised and delighted when our film was invited into the main slate of the festival as well as the “Above and Beyond” surf film section. Since the announcement, Shaun, who with wife Carla has lived in the pretty city of Santa Barbara for more than 30 years, has spent as much time working on our behalf as he has been chasing coverups in Rincon’s never-ending winter swells.

Within a week of Wood and Foam’s acceptance, we had a sponsor, a press agent, a pre-screening party for 50 opinion-makers organised at a downtown bar, and a buzz about the film up and down the California coast. All this for an unpretentious little documentary about a bunch of proud old men who changed the face of surfing!

All you really need – a deck chair, a pool bar, transport at the ready and a wave out front.

Shaun Tomson: “There will be a pre-screening party and you will sponsor it!”

And finally, on the subject of Wood and Foam, if you happen to be in Bali this Saturday (28 January) don’t miss the world premiere of the live soundtrack special screening at the Deus Temple of Enthusiasm in Canggu.

The Band of Frequencies will be kicking off their Bali tour with this integrated performance, one that will only play at a select few venues. The next one will be on the Zinc Stage at First Point on 7 March at the Laguna Real Estate Noosa Festival of Surfing.

Somewhere in Indonesia I carried a ferocious wet season head cold around for much of last week, but it’s funny how when the sun finally comes out and you find yourself in a little piece of paradise, all those troubles just seem to drift away.

There’s a little chain of islands off the Lombok coast that I’ve been meaning to visit for years, so last week we paid a king’s ransom to a robber with a speedboat and snuck out there for a look-see. To my amazement, this is one part of the ar-

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Given its position halfway up the narrow Bali Sea, I was also pleasantly surprised to find quite good quality surf, which I attacked on a rented and decidedly beaten up Classic Malibu nine-three, having left my board at home in Bali. (It still went

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With crystal-clear water and inshore reef drop-offs, there was also plenty of good snorkelling to be had, but I have to admit, I put in quite a bit of hammock time with a cold beer and a good book.

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and Ralphe Back-to-back titles Paul win the jackpot as Cyclones roar in TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS SATURDAY Premier 7 - Division 1 Section 6 played Caloundra at Caloundra.

Results: Singles lost 30-31, pairs won 24-15 and fours won 15-14 (extra end).

Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Paul Rieck and Ralphe Rickman; Runners-up: R Ward and S Burke.

TUESDAY LADIES Bowls - Winners: Sandy Callaghan, Pat Boltong and Marlene Trembath.

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Last Friday Alexandra Headlands Surf Club had the privilege of hosting the Annual Interstate Challenge Surf Carnival and happy to relate that the Queensland team, known as the Cyclones, successfully defended the title which they won last year.

The final result saw Queensland first, NSW second and Western Australia third.

Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of all was that both Noosa and Sunshine each had two of their members in the state team.

For Noosa, they were represented

by Lana Rogers and Cooper Williams and Sunshine by Nick Sloman and Ruby Nolan.

Add to this Noosa head coach Darren Mercer was appointed state coach.

For Sunshine Beach and Noosa their overall carnival results, plus Branch and State team selections, over the last few seasons, have shown that they now have the athletes that can hold their own against the best in the nation.

In the words of Noosa Life Member Ian Young, “It (these results) has been a long time coming. I never thought I would see the day that our club would not only have two in the state team but also have our coach picked as the state coach. Sunshine is also going great guns, so well done to both clubs; keep it up everyone - keep it up.”

Then on the weekend, Maroochydore played host to the Murphy Builders Maroochy Classic Surf Carnival.

Over the years, Maroochy hosted an annual carnival which was at various times, sponsored by such as Peter Shearer, Just Jeans and East West Airlines.

In time, this event was to become one of the major carnivals on the national calendar, with teams coming from all over the country. , As if touched by the hands of God, on the majority of times these carnivals were blessed with big surf.

With a major sponsor now on the scene, it would be great to once again see this annual Maroochy carnival back as one that is not to be missed; great not only the Maroochy club and Queensland Lifesaving, but also for the Sunshine Coast in general.

At the fifth round of the Summer of Surf Ironman competition held in early

Jones (2w +12); Runners-up: Greg Halloway and Steve Chandler (1w +16).

THURSDAY JACKPOT Pairs - Winner: Bruno Zigliotto and Ralphe Rickman.

Twilight Pairs - Winners: Kerry Donoghue and Simon Wood; Runners-up: Dennis Burgess and Nev Jones.

FRIDAY FRIENDLY Friday - Winners: Judy Lord, John Lord and John Watt; Runners-up: Paul Gray, Rod Gunderson, Peter Bennett and Sue Mould.

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Tuesday proves good for Greg

Cooper Williams and the legendary Shannon Eckstein.

January, Noosa’s Under 17 ironman Cooper Williams caused a sensation by not only winning the Under 17 division but also finishing in the top ten in the Open Division.

Following this on the weekend, this 17-year-old not only helped Queensland (as a member of the state ream) win the Interstate Competition, but also made the critics sit up and take notice by finishing an incredible second in the Open Ironman.

The event, which was won by the legendary Shannon Eckstein, has really made the lifesaving fraternity mark down the name Cooper Williams as a definite star of the future.

Another great performance for Noosa was Lana Rogers winning the Open Women’s Surf Race - always a good one to win.

In other categories Noosa’s Under 17 girls performed well, winning medals in the ironwoman, board, board relay, taplin and surf race.

The Under 19 males also did well to win medals in the taplin, ski relay

and surf teams.

Not to be outdone, the Under 19 ladies boat crew and the reserve grade men’s both finished in second place overall and the 60+ age group finished first.

For Sunshine Beach the results were similar with Nick Sloman and Ruby Nolan competing for the state team on Friday, then backing up to represent their club on Saturday.

“Winning the Interstate Carnival was great, but what made it really good was beating NSW; we always enjoy that,” said Sloman with a grin.

Club president Craig Law said, “Our overall performance is what we always look at. Two of our people helped Queensland win on Friday and for the Murphy Builders Classic we were very happy with several of our team qualifying for the major state events. This plus the Patrol competition results shows plenty of depth in our competition calendar.”

Good luck to both clubs at the State and National Titles.

NOOSA GOLF There were 215 entrants in the single stableford played on Tuesday 17 January. Scratch Rating (M): 70.0.

Winners - A Grade: Greg Collins 5, 43; Gary Wood 11, 42; Shaun Taylor 5, 41; Doug Rogers 11, 40.

B Grade: Paul Neate 15, 43; Dwight Bandman 15, 40; Wayne Mallett 14, 40; Simon Oxenham 16, 38.

C Grade: David Bell 33, 43; Terry Farrell 21, 40; Alan Powell 22, 39; George Grant 22, 39.

Place Getters: Nathan Howie 3, 40; George Bell 9, 39; Barry Robinson 12, 39; Mervyn Neilson 19, 39; John Back 20, 38; Robert Beencke 13, 38; Jorma Rusanen 11, 38; John Welch 26, 38; Colin Redley 15, 38; Warren Kay 25, 38; John Sullivan 9, 38; Malcolm Shand 21, 38; Bradly Graham 12, 38; Ken Robinson 8, 38; Martin Peters 17, 38; Simon Nash 22, 38; Dylan Castle 12, 38; Brian Holmes 17, 38; Rodney Vaughan 10, 37; Eugene Barry 13, 37.

Nearest to Pin - A Grade: 5th Neville Hazlett; 7th Joachim Edling; 10th Jim Scholes; 12th Bruce Blakemore.

B Grade: 5th Bruno Zigliotto; 7th Brian Hansen; 10th Peter Baynes; 12th John Mill.

C Grade: 5th Robbert Willink; 7th Greg Moore; 10th John Maree; 12th Christopher Rowlinson.

Sweepstakes: 1 Greg Collins; 2 Gary Wood; 3 Dwight Bandman.

There were 226 entrants in the two-person Ambrose played on Saturday 21 January. Scratch Rating(M): 70.0.

Winners - A Grade: Kenny Lindsay and Glenn Bolton 58; Timothy Storrer and James Peter 59.5; Nathan Andrews and Nicholas McLaren 60.5; Stephen Thorn and Cameron Matthews 61.

Place Getters: Michael Nassereddin and Adam Grant 61; Brendon Strid and Michael Gafa 61.25; Alex Officer and Paul Neate 61.25; David O’Connor and James Lonie 61.75; Damon Rankin and Alec O’Brien 62; Bruce Blakemore and Ronald Read 62.5; Mark Cronin and Greg Steele 62.75; David Whiticker and Ernest Rushton 63; Bruce Osborne and Bradly Graham 63.25.

Great Score: Aaron Carter; Michael Meltzer; Cameron Matthews; Stewart Shimmin; Alec O’Brien; David Ainscough; Adam Grant; Ernest Rushton.

Nearest to Pin - A Grade: 5th Stephen Thorn; 7th Harry Roberts; 10th Rob martin; 12th Ross Cunningham.

B Grade: 5th Glenn Puckeridge; 7th Mark Ostwald; 10th Brian Hansen; 12th Robert Upham.

C Grade: 5th Jim Schofield; 7th Denis Doyle; 12th Dean McAndrew.

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The Saints come marching in.

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Saints ready to hit straps The Sunshine Coast will have a dynamic new rugby union club in 2017, led by a team of coaches dedicated to lifting rugby to new heights on the Sunshine Coast.

Saints Rugby Club has been born out of St Andrews Rugby Club and will operate out of Peregian Springs.

The club has already had a great deal of interest with players signing up from several, different, local schools.

The emergence of Saints Rugby has been driven by Jim Scott, Head of Rugby at St Andrews Anglican College.

With an extensive coaching CV in both Sydney and in his native UK, Scott is keen to help build a local rugby culture which provides genuine representative pathways for talented, local players.

“At Saints Rugby our philosophy is simple: to create a safe, respectful and enjoyable environment where

young players are given every opportunity to be the best player that they can be.

“The ability to understand the importance of teamwork, show fairness and empathy, be resilient and respect others will benefit our players way beyond the rugby pitch," Scott said.

Saints Rugby Club will operate teams from Under 6 through to Under 14 in the 2017 season, and hopes to develop this through to Under 18s over the next couple of years.

Despite the obvious excitement and enthusiasm surrounding Saints Rugby Club, Scott was quick to recognise the importance of other clubs in the region.

“We are very mindful that rugby on the coast needs all clubs to grow if it is going to be successful. We need other clubs to be able to field junior rugby teams we are supporting this in many ways. Many local clubs field a number of teams within the same age group, but we have decided that

from Under 12s and above, we will only field one team per age group, in the hope that other clubs will benefit," he said.

Saints will kick off their season on Saturday 28 January when they will be holding a ’come and try Rugby’ open day.

The event will take place from 2-5pm at the Peregian Recreation Fields, Peregian Springs, and all children between the age of 5 and 14 are welcome.

Noosa proving a great destination for flathead

By Jack Mangrove There have been some nice flathead in the river with good numbers throughout Woods Bays, Weyba Creek and Munna Point.

Brightly coloured soft plastics in shads, and curly tails on 1/6 size jig head has been proving there worth with a super slow roll along the bottom and over the drop offs smacking some big girls. During the low light hour’s trevally, queenfish and tailor have been on the chew around the back of the Noosa Sound, Woods Bays and river mouth car park.

Surface lures and fast retrieved slugs have claimed some nice fish, for the bait anglers; fresh mullet rigged using a snelled rig with two 3/0 hooks has been the popular rig.

The Tewantin stretch of the river has also been producing trevally, tarpon and jacks during the night.

Live bait like poddy mullet and herring have been responsible for some great fish.

The bream and whiting population are still

in good numbers around the river mouth areas, they have been responding well to bait like beach and blood worms and yabbies.

Surface lures like Bassday Chrystal pops have been the proving a success on the whiting along with small soft plastics like Keitech Easy Shiner in the 2-inch size perfect for the bream.

Heading offshore, Laguna Bay has been popular during the day with sightings of tuna breaking the surface feeding on small bait fish, slugs in the 15-40g range have been the go to lures on the tuna and mackerel.

Try to avoid using wire as these fish will shy away, using a 40-60lb fluorocarbon leader will give you the advantage.

Sunshine Reef, North Reef and Chardons have been the go-to spots for Spanish mackerel trolling deep diving lures and trolling dead baits deep and slow has been the most popular and has seen some quality fish coming over the side.

Sunshine Reef and North Reef has been producing some nice fish from the bottom,

coral trout, snapper, sweetlip and tusk fish, all have been responding well to squid, pillies and live baits. North Reef has also been the destination for nice sized cobia. The wider reefs like Double Island and the Barwon Banks have seen the odd red emperor, dolphin fish, snapper, big sweetlip and larger pearl perch.

Fishing the bottom with live baits have both seen some outstanding results.

On the beaches, fishing the close gutters has seen plenty of swallow tailed dart in great numbers, this is giving the kids a great deal of fun on light outfits.

Whiting are also in good numbers with fish around 30cm mark not uncommon, freshly pulled sandworms or pippies have been the prime baits.

Tailor and small jew are still being taken this will only improve as we move into the new moon, fishing large strip baits like mullet and bonito has worked well.

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

Michael Campbell with a nice spotted mackeral - one of five he snared.

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Cooroy Gymnastics members, from left: Kyle McCartney, Jeff Ferrer, Finlay Jones, Asha Chalmers, Kaitlyn Houser, and new coach Rico Ramerez.

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The Cooroy Gymnastics Club is already off to a flying start in 2017 with a new coach, two new grants and three gymnasts preparing for Senior State Championships.

The club welcomes new coach Rico Ramerez and his family to Cooroy for the start of the 2017 season.

Rico was a member of the Philippines National Team for many years, competing internationally for his country.

Since his retirement from competition he has coached in the Philippines, Singapore,

China and Australia.

He brings a wealth of gymnastics' experience to the club and will specialise on the boys' program.

This year the Cooroy Gymnastics Club will have three gymnasts competing at the Queensland Senior State Championships including its first level 10 competitor, Kyle McCartney.

The gymnasts, Kyle McCartney, Finlay Jones and Kaitlyn Howser have already started training and will first compete in

March at South East Queensland Regional Championships and then in April's State Championships.

After receiving two grants in 2016 which saw upgrades to landing areas and bars, the Cooroy Gymnastics Club has received two grants to be completed early in 2017.

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Whatever your sport, sign up

By Hollie Harris It’s sign-on time! With that first week of school behind us, it’s time to decide which club to go with or to stay on with your last team and shoot for the stars.

As in all team sports, kids learn that you can’t win alone and because of the intensity and duration of the practices, it teaches timemanagement skills.

Soccer is the perfect sport to hone balance.

Foot dexterity is a must to juggle the ball while finding team-mates to pass to or a goal to shoot at.

And the constant running is a big boon to their endurance levels and cardiovascular health.

For soccer fans, it’s time to dust off the soccer boots and get ready for the 2017 soccer season with the Noosa Eagles. Sign-on is Saturday 4 February at Good Shepherd from 8am -12 noon.

Be sure to mark it in your calendars and and spread the word to welcome new families to the club as well.

Girls, it is almost back to school time, so that means time to think about Saturday netball as well. Everyone knows that playing sport is good for you physically.

It gets you out of the house and away from the screen-based activities - TVs, computers and video games.

But the immediate health benefits, while significant, might almost be outweighed by the long-term benefits playing a team sport like netball can have. Netball teaches people so much more than the sport itself.

Being a member of a netball team teaches skills that the people take with them into their wider worlds of school and work.

The first game for this season for Noosa Netball will be on Saturday 4 March. All the important information is now available on the Noosa Netball website including details about the new online registration process at www. noosa.qld.netball.com.au.

Football is one sport that teaches players how to work hard.

The rewards are well worth the effort. Camaraderie, teamwork and fitness come quickly when out on the footy field.

Pomona Demon Juniors Mums and Dads and Aussie Rules lovers out there, jump into the sign’on for the for Demons 2017 season.

Junior sign-up day is at the clubhouse for junior registrations on 4 and 5 February. The Demons cater for footy ages between 4-16.

The Noosa Tigers Junior committee is committed to providing positive, safe and fun opportunities for children to play AFL in the Noosa and surrounding area, so if Noosa is closer to home and AFL is your passion these guys are your team.

Those who prefer watersports can try water polo. Increased endurance is a sure thing with this sport - water polo players can swim up-

Big congratulations to the Noosa Eagles Under 11s for winning the Grand Final 2-0.

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A wonderful time was had by all at Noosa Netball’s annual rep olympics.

Picture: Facebook

wards of five kilometres in a game.

You can head along to training or club night for the Noosa Water Polo team and see these athletes in action. It will give you an opportunity to see if you like it before signing up.

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Contact Rob Purves 0433 240 005 rob-purves@live.com.au or noosaafc@bigpond.com

weren’t clear yet, team sport is really is good for you.

So what are you waiting for? Get out there and join in - your body and mind will thank you for it later.

COME PLAY AFL IN 2017 AT POMONA DEMONS FOOTBALL CLUB

Positions Required Junior Coaches – all ages Youth Boys - Under 6, 8, 12, 14 & 16 Youth Girls - Under 13, 15 & 17 Sign on Day – All Junior Sides & Auskick February 4-5 (Sat/Sun) 10.00am till 2.00pm

Alternativley, jump on their Facebook page and check out more about the Noosa Water Polo teams at the Noosa Aquatic Centre.

We have so many fantastic clubs here in our region to choose from, so, just in case you

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Active kids are happy kids

By Hollie Harris According to betterhealth.vic.gov. au, only six out of 10 children aged between five and 14 years participate in sport outside of school, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The Australian Health Survey conducted in April 2012 found that 25 per cent of Australian children and teenagers, aged five to 17 years, are overweight or obese, indicating that we need to foster a more sportsminded culture that encourages children to be physically active.

People who are active dramatically reduce their risk of many diseases, including heart disease and osteoporosis.

Regular exercise is also known to reduce the risk of emotional problems such as anxiety and depression.

Habits are established early in life and evidence suggests that physically active children are more likely to mature into physically active adults.

Allowing your children to participate in youth sports is a fantastic way for children to explore and develop lifelong skills.

Youth sports not only play an important role in exercise, but promote mental and psychological advances as well.

It is well-known that children who participate in sports are less likely to drop out of school, and become involved in drugs and alcohol activity, while they also excel in academic performances and sociability.

Some of the many benefits of sport participation for children

Many of our local clubs sign on 4 and 5 February. Give your child a kick into good health with team sports. include: Reduced risk of obesity; Increased cardiovascular fitness; Healthy growth of bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons; Improved co-ordination and balance;

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ability to physically relax · Improved personal skills, includ· Aand,greater therefore, avoid the complicaing cooperation and leadership; tions of chronic muscular tension · Less interest in screens. (such as headache or back ache); Reducing inactivity may be more · Improved sleep; effective in achieving overall inhealth benefits, such as creases in energy levels in young · Mental greater confidence; children than putting the emphasis on increasing involvement in sport· Improved social skills;

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Noosa Eagles Soccer Club

Competitions 2017

Invites past and future players to join us to play the world game in

SATURDAY JUNIOR WINTER COMP Players 11yrs – 15yrs Junior Competition Players 9yrs – 10yrs Net Set Go Modified Games Players 5yrs – 10yrs Net Set Go Program

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Competition Starts Early March 2017 Registrations now online. Please contact Noosa Netball for online registration details

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ing activities. Taking steps to reduce children’s sedentary time is important and as we head into our local sports clubs sign on period, it’s worth chatting to your child about their interests and checking online for what clubs in your area are signing up on 4 and 5 February.

Rooball for Under 5’s to Under 10’s Girls and Boys play together Competitive Fixtures for Under 11’s to Under 16’s 

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New Players please bring a birth Certificate/Passport for proof of age

Players wishing to try out for Noosa’s Representative teams for 2017 are invited to attend training on Thursday nights from 6.30-8.00pm commencing on Thursday January 19th 2017 *12 yrs (born 2005) *13 yrs (born 2004) *14 yrs (born 2003) *15 yrs (born 2002)

Sign on at Good Shepard Back Field - Walter Hay Drive, Noosaville

www.sccsa.org.au or noosaeaglesregistrar@gmail.com or 0417 554 053 (If you can’t attend)

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