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Rare kind of courage

By Jolene Ogle School is back and there isn’t a child more excited to start the school year than one of Noosa’s bravest young men, Lewis 'King Lewis' Sipp.

Tewantin State School student Lewis Sipp became well-known throughout Noosa after he started receiving postcards and messages of support from around the world when he was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia.

Lewis was diagnosed on 5 August, 2015, started intense chemotherapy the next day and will be on daily chemotherapy treatment until 9 October, 2018.

Lewis’s mum and dad, Jennifer and John, who own and operate the Cooroy Hot Bread Kitchen, said their boy is inspiring and the whole Noosa community should be proud of him.

Since his diagnosis, Lewis’s aunty Anneka started a Facebook page asking for anyone in the world to send messages of hope and support to Lewis as he battles the disease. “I originally started his Facebook page so he could get support from everyone as a postcard is only a small amount of money,� she said. “I thought kids could send him one as I know not everyone can afford to donate money. But it is always the simple sweet thought that counts.

I could not believe the amount of support he has received worldwide from complete strangers with big hearts and entire classrooms making him cute colourful creations.�

Anneka said she was grateful for the love and support the family had received from around the world and said the postcards received were stuck all over Lewis’s bedroom and hospital room to fill empty spaces with love. “It has helped all of us as a family through some real dark periods of his chemo treatment,� she said.

Anneka said all she had ever wanted for Lewis was to see his smile and laugh. “It is simply a little escape from reality and I am glad I can be that crazy Aunty,� she said. “I am so su-

per proud of Lewis. He is my biggest hero and such an inspiration that I tattooed his handwritten name on my wrist.�

John said it took a good year for the family to get their head around Lewis’s diagnosis and he wasn’t able to say the word leukaemia for a long time. “As a parent, this is one of the worst things that could happen,� he said. “But Lewis made it so much easier. He’s so resilient, so brave and never complains.

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Businesses brim with confidence

By Jolene Ogle Some of the many letters and postcards Lewis has received from around the world with messages of support as he battles leukaemia.

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Business confidence is high in Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, according to the latest survey data.

Council would continue to focus its attention on broadening the local economy.

“We have increased resourcing for our Economic Development branch, concluded our inaugural round of economic development grants, and are busy setting up our business and professional advisory groups to help inform the drafting of the new planning scheme,” he said.

“And, of course, there’s the Peregian Digital Hub which will soon rise from the ground, in part thanks to a $1 million grant from the State Govern-

ment. This project will provide fantastic business incubator opportunities in the IT field."

CCIQ Noosa president Steven Boyd is currently out of the country but said the elevation of broadband and IT was a major constraint on business growth in Noosa.

“We are aware of this and CCIQ Noosa will continue to work with the business community to advocate for the appropriate infrastructure (especially connectivity) to effectively conduct business in our emerging economy,” he said.

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He’s touched a lot of people. We’re so proud to say he is our son.” Lewis currently takes oral chemotherapy treatment every day, plus more intense chemo treatments once every month and three months. John said they worried about sending Lewis back to school as the common cold could have severe implications for the 7-year-old, but they couldn’t keep him away from his first day of Year 2.

“He just loves school,” John said. “And his AFL. He plays for the Noosa Tigers and he didn’t miss a single game last season.

He’s a little trooper. He’s just getting through it and doing it his way.” Since putting out the call for postcards, Lewis has received letters and cards from all over the

world including places such as Sri Lanka, Alaska and many more.

“Receiving the cards really helped us, especially in the beginning,” John said. “It’s great to know everyone is behind him and that we can share his story.

The whole community should be proud of him.”

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The future is looking bright for Noosa businesses, with the latest business confidence survey indicating a growth in capital investment, profits and staffing levels.

According to the November 2016 Sunshine Coast Business Confidence Survey, 88 per cent of businesses are expecting the same or higher profits over the next six months, while 90 per cent expect to maintain or increase their capital investment.

The survey featured responses from businesses through the Sunshine Coast and Noosa councils and also found 92 per cent of businesses expect to maintain or increase staffing levels over the next six months.

Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington responded positively to the Sunshine Coast wide business survey saying he was pleased Noosa-based businesses maintained great confidence for the immediate future.

“This positive business sentiment comes on the back of our record low unemployment rate of 4.5 per cent for Noosa as at the September 2016 quarter. This figure comes from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, and compares with a state-wide unemployment rate of 6.1 per cent,” he said.

“For regional areas, both Noosa and the Sunshine Coast are really performing well at present."

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Pathway rapist still at large

By Jolene Ogle Detectives are still searching for an alleged rapist one month after an 18-year-old woman was sexually assaulted while walking home from a party.

According to a statement from police, the woman was walking home on Sunday 8 January about 2am when she was approached from behind by a man. The woman was allegedly raped and threatened before a passer-by disturbed the offender who ran away.

The man, described as European with possibly a French accent, is believed to have followed the woman for some distance before the incident took place on a pathway that connects David Low Way and Bicentennial Way in Sunrise Beach.

Police have confirmed security cameras in a walkway could have filmed the offender, but said the footage was of such a poor qual-

ity they were unable to identify the people in the footage.

Through a Federal Government grant, council installed eight cameras and better lighting at the underpass and bike racks near the Noosa Junction transit station, as well as the eastern side of the underpass.

A council spokesperson said they had not received any advice from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to suggest a fault with the cameras.

The spokesperson said council staff would follow-up with police to ensure the cameras were working effectively and take appropriate action, if required.

“The cameras were installed less than a year ago, and they are still under warranty. Council has arrangements in place to allow QPS direct access to the footage,” the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson said council commissioned an independent con-

sultant to conduct a security risk assessment - including a lighting audit - of the area, and make recommendations including advice on the camera locations.

“Council also had an independent expert consultant develop the CCTV specifications for the tender to ensure the cameras installed were of a high standard,” the spokesperson said.

The offender is described as 180cm tall with a European accent, possibly French. He was wearing long dark pants and a red T-shirt.

Noosa Detectives would like to speak with anyone that was in the area around the time of the assault who may have witnessed or heard any suspicious activity.

Anyone with information which could assist with this inquiry should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24 hours a day.

The walkway at Noosa Junction where CCTV cameras are believed to have filmed the alleged rapist.

Labor dragging feet on ’tougher bail’ need

The Mary Street and Edward Street intersection in Noosaville where a 15-year-old pizza delivery rider was involved in a collision at the weekend.

Hit and run: delivery boy unconscious

By Jolene Ogle A 15-year-old pizza delivery rider has been left with facial injuries after colliding with a car while returning from a delivery on Saturday night.

According to police, the young rider was exiting Edward Street in Noosaville and turning onto Mary Street when he collided with a car about 8pm on Saturday 4 February.

The rider’s mother, Erin Davis, posted on Facebook to express her anger at the accident. She said she was angry the driver didn’t stop and was calling on the public to help find the motorist.

“My 15-year-old son, who is a bike

pizza delivery boy, was hit by a car tonight on Mary Street,” the post said.

“The driver left my son unconscious and bleeding on the road. Didn’t stop to help or call the police. It would have caused some damage to the car as the bike is now completely unusable.”

Ms Davis said she wanted to share her son’s story in the hope of making motorists aware of bike riders and scooter riders on the road.

“I would love to share this story not only to try and find the person, but to try and make people more aware of these kids that are just trying to earn some money the best way they can,” she said.

Ms Davis said her son’s memory of

the incident was “spotty”.

“He mainly remembers a flash and then getting up off the ground,” she said.

“He ended up with road rash to his face, a concussion, sprained knee, chipped front tooth and a dental fracture.”

Ms Davis said they wouldn’t know the full extent of the injuries until a visit to the dentist.

Noosa Heads officer in charge Senior Sergeant Steve McReight said it was possible the driver wasn’t aware a collision had happened, but anyone with information can phone the Noosa station on 5440 8111.

Member for Noosa Glen Elmes said the Labor Government needed to act now to prevent any more Queensland women dying from domestic violence.

In a letter to the editor, Mr Elmes said he and the LNP “believe in tougher bail principles which rebalance the scales of justice in favour of victims, not criminals”.

“We believe that for violent offenders, bail should be considered a privilege and not a right. We also believe that the system needs to protect victims and the community,” he said.

Mr Elmes’ comments came after the death of Teresa Bradford in a murder suicide at the hands of her husband who was on bail for a previous domestic violence incident.

Ms Bradford, 40, was stabbed to death in front of her children at her home on the Gold Coast on Tuesday 31 January.

“All Queenslanders would have been disgusted to learn the man who brutally murdered his former partner on the Gold Coast had been released on bail despite strong protests from police,” Mr Elmes said.

“This mother-of-four was just the latest victim to die at the hands of their partner or former partner.

Enough is enough.”

Mr Elmes said the LNP would introduce urgent legislation into State Parliament to amend bail laws and reverse the onus of proof for domestic violence matters.

“Annastacia Palaszczuk says she will review bail laws, which is, quite frankly, the kind of lacklustre leadership we have become used to from her. We know what happens when Labor reviews.

They hold reports back, let them gather dust in George Street and, worst of all, they never act,” he said.

“We don’t need another review to tell us the system has failed yet another victim. The time for talking is over - Queenslanders are demanding action. If Annastacia Palaszczuk doesn’t deliver these important reforms and do her job, the LNP will.”

Currently, Noosa police attend at least one domestic violence incident a day, with the number of calls for help spiking drastically during peak holiday periods. Noosa Heads officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Steve McReight said in the last week of the school summer holidays police attended 16 domestic violence matters within the Noosa Shire.

Labor spokesperson for Noosa Mark Denham was contacted for comment but no comment was received.

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Sunshine Butterflies founder Leanne Walsh took donors and supporters on a tour of the Our Backyard site.

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By Jolene Ogle Sunshine Butterflies opened their doors on Tuesday 7 February to welcome sponsors and supporters for a tour of the $1.4 million property.

Charity founder Leanne Walsh conducted the tour and highlighted the vast amount of work and effort that had gone into creating the property that will be used for animal therapy, social enterprise and day respite for special needs children and their families.

Thirty Skilling Queensland workers have played a major role in developing the site by building a number

of structures that will be used for a wide range of activities.

The Cooroibah site now includes some furry and feathered friends including one donkey, some happy hens, geese, two goats, two sheep (with one on the way), and an aviary of budgies.

Every generous sponsor or supporter of the charity has been acknowledged with a purple sign posted at each new building or structure throughout the Our Backyard property.

All visitors were treated to a morning tea and a performance by the Rockability group.

A new playgroud was part sponsored by Variety Queensland.

Visitors were treated to a tour of the Our Backyard farm yard animals including the two resident goats.

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New uni hospital soon Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) is on track to see its first patients in March as part of the multistaged opening of the new $1.8 billion facility.

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Cameron Dick announced the opening and said the hospital’s first outpatient appointments were planned to start on 21 March.

Inpatient services, the emergency department, operating theatres and maternity services are set to commence progressively from 27 March, with elective surgery planned to start on 4 April.

Pathology, radiology and pharmacy services are expected to start the week beginning 6 March.

Mr Dick said the SCUH is the first new, not replacement, tertiary level hospital to be built in Australia in 20 years, giving Sunshine Coast residents access to the very best healthcare services.

“The new services the hospital brings will make an enormous difference to the lives of patients and their families who will no longer have to travel away from home to access some types of treatment,” he said.

“The hospital will also be an important employment and training hub for the region for many years to come, attracting and training the best clinicians.”

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) chief executive Kevin Hegarty said the commencement of services at SCUH was a huge milestone for the local community.

“After many years of planning and construction, we are now ready

A concept sketch of the new university hospital due to open in March. to witness the biggest transformation of health services on the Sunshine Coast ever,” Mr Hegarty said.

“Direct clinician input is a very important part of our assessment process that is not always a formal part of hospital commissioning.

The commissioning of SCUH will benefit greatly from this as it absolutely supports our patient safety first commitment.”

A final confirmation of the ser-

vice commencement schedule by the board is expected on 28 February, following a final recommendation by the Clinical Readiness Advisory Group.

The exact date for the opening of the emergency department and other inpatient services in the nominated week of 27 March will also be made at that time. While the opening of the new hospital has been touted as great news for the Sunshine Coast region,

some have criticised the movement of many services from Nambour to the SCUH. Services such as maternity will soon be based at SCUH, meaning Noosa residents will have to travel from Noosa to Kawana for prenatal appointments and to give birth.

The issue has already become a hot topic for State Election candidates such as Greens candidate Joe Shlegeris, who has slammed the current gov-

ernment for not delivering maternity services within the Noosa Shire.

Speaking at his campaign launch, Mr Shlegeris said it was unacceptable to expect heavily pregnant women to travel to Kawana.

“I don’t begrudge the residents of the Sunshine Coast their fancy new hospital, but decent quality health care is reasonably accessible, and Birtinya is simply too far away,” he said.

Works go through the mill The Queensland Government transferred the site to the Noosa Council in 2002 after the mill closed in 2000 as a result of the Regional Forestry Agreement.

The boiler house, kiln and associated buildings were added to the State’s heritage register in 2008.

Cr Glasgow said the mill was an important part of Cooroy’s history, with the timber industry being one of Noosa’s earliest industries.

“The kiln was the first drying kiln to be built in the region and it’s the only known remaining example of a timber drying kiln in the Sunshine Coast region,” he said.

Built in 1956, the kiln paved the way for the sale of timber to markets that demanded lower moisture con-

tent than could be achieved by airdrying.

The council has appointed Cooran-based Marbelle Pty Ltd as primary contractor and work is expected to take three months. Once the boiler house has been refurbished parts of it will again re-open to the public so they can learn about the former mill operation.

“The site will be fenced off and we’ll need to reclaim some car parking spaces adjacent to the Cooroy Woodworkers Club and Cooroy Camphor Laurel buildings to house machinery. Council appreciates the community’s patience while the work is completed,” Cr Glasgow said.

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Works have started on the Lower Mill site in Cooroy.

Work to repair part of Cooroy’s heritage-listed Lower Mill site have begun with works to concentrate on the old boiler house and kiln.

The Noosa Council is overseeing the repairs in co-operation with the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.

Contractors will remove asbestos, repair termite-damaged timber and replace weathered chamfer boards, plus remediate the chimney and reinforce the roof and walls.

Heritage Levy Advisory Committee chair Cr Jess Glasgow said the work would make the building safe so the council could re-open it to the public.

“It will also ensure its long-term preservation,” he said.

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Bus call to make the connection

By Jolene Ogle Councillor Ingrid Jackson has stepped up her campaign to convince TransLink to establish a direct bus service between Noosa shire and the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital at Birtinya.

Cr Jackson said she was deeply disappointed when TransLink refused to provide a direct bus service from the shire to the new hospital and is calling on the service to conduct a trial.

“I believe TransLink should at least instigate a six-month trial so it can objectively assess whether there would be adequate demand for such a service,” she said.

The new university hospital will be progressively opened to patients in March and April this year after which Nambour General Hospital will offer only subacute care, outpatient and rehabilitation services.

Cr Jackson said the travel times from Noosa to the new hospital in Kawana are simply unacceptable.

“At present, for hinterland residents, the Route 631 bus trip from Cooroy to Nambour hospital now takes a scheduled 42 minutes,” she said.

“By contrast, the trip from Cooroy to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital - requiring Route 631 plus two or three bus transfers - will take two to two-and-a-half hours.

The journey from Noosa Junction will take nearly two hours on routes 620 and 611.

“This is an unacceptable situation. TransLink at least owes the people of this shire a decent trial of a direct route to establish whether user

numbers stack up.”

Cr Jackson said she is continuing to advocate for a Noosa-friendly solution through State Government representatives and Noosa Council.

Cr Jackson said her research into alternative travel options show they are expensive and not always available with a one way trip by taxi to the new hospital to cost around $120 and $65 for Uber.

“For people over 65 registered with My Aged Care, a return weekday trip for outpatients will cost $55, but not all types of illness are covered and no subsidy is available for hospital admission or discharge,” she said.

“Meanwhile Noosa Community Support has told me their driver service is fully subscribed and that they cannot take on any more people.”

Cr Jackson said there are many members in the community - “especially the elderly, the infirm and those who don’t have much money left at the end of each week” - whose needs for access to the new hospital must be met.

“TransLink has resisted our advocacy so far but this is an issue worth persevering with and that’s exactly what I intend to do,” she said.

“I’ll continue to seek solutions for faster, cheaper and more direct public transport access to the new university hospital.”

Noosa MP Glen Elmes said he agrees a six month trial would be great and would mean Noosa residents would have to “use it or lose it” to keep the service.

But Mr Elmes said the problem is much deeper than the lack of a direct bus service due to a lack of infra-

Councillor Ingrid Jackson is stepping up her bus campaign. structure around the hospital.

“If TransLink and the Minister for Transport, whoever that is now, can’t run a rail system or a bus service then what hope do we have?” he said.

“Someone has to be responsible and fix this issue. Noosa needs at

least a direct bus service to and from the hospital and residents need to be able to easily access the hospital.

“If TransLink and the Government won’t do it then Queensland Health needs to because this will affect their patients.

“It’s any wonder the Labor party run third in Queensland because they gave up a long time ago doing anything for the people of Noosa.”

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Research is youth driven A USC academic is conducting research to better understand how driving behaviours change when young motorists progress from having L-plates to P-plates.

Senior Research Fellow, Dr Bridie Scott-Parker, said while learner drivers were involved in relatively few incidents on the road, young people on provisional licences faced a much higher risk of crashing. “We know that young drivers change their driving behaviour when they pass their driving tests and gain red Provisional 1 driver licences,� she said. “What we don’t know is in what ways they change their behaviour.�

Dr Scott-Parker, who is the leader of the Adolescent Risk Research Unit at the Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience - Thompson Institute, is seeking learner drivers aged 16-20 who have recorded about 80 hours of driving in their logbooks.

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Hunt is on for best grom Senior Research Fellow Dr Bridie Scott-Parker is conducting research to better understand how driving behaviours change when young motorists progress from having L-plates to P-plates. when, can be recorded for at least one month.

The same information will then be recorded for the first six months of driving as Pplaters.

Dr Scott-Parker said young drivers and their parents would also be asked to complete some online surveys and app-based surveys throughout the study. “We know that when

young drivers first start driving by themselves - as Pplaters - they are at increased risk of being involved in a car crash,� she said. “This study will give us essential information that can help improve the safety of all young drivers in Queensland and beyond.�

To participate in the study, contact Dr Scott-Parker at bscottpa@usc.edu.au.

The hunt is on for the best surfer on the Sunshine Coast with talent spotters set to visit local breaks over the next few weeks.

Underground Surf has launched their inaugural hunt for a grom.

The surf business will visit boardrider events and speak with schools and coaches on their hunt for a standout performer to sponsor for 2017.

On offer is a 12-month contract for one young surfer under 15, as well as a huge kit of gear valued at over $3500.

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teamed with Vissla clothing, Creatures of Leisure and Futures Fin to help support the hand-picked grom throughout 2017 to help them achieve their potential.

Underground Surf owner Andre Marsaus said the brand will also be on hand throughout the year to help the winner achieve their surfing goals.

Grom Hunt manager Maree O’Connor said the selected grom will be judged on their surfing ability, their competitive attitude, resilience and their ability to inspire other young surfers. “It won’t matter if they’re

the best surfer on the coast if they don’t have a positive attitude,� she said. “Underground has always been active in the surfing community and we are really excited to get involved with local families in a new way.

We want to work with more great kids and their families are a huge part of that.�

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By Hollie Harris Parents looking for an option to public and private schooling will be thrilled to see Noosa’s very first Montessori school is officially open and taking enrolments.

After a gruelling, four-year long process to become a recognised school, founder and principal Richard Wallace of Montessori Noosa Primary School can look ahead to bringing his vision into reality.

With extensive teaching experience in Sydney, Hong Kong and Nambour Christian College, Richard Wallace felt passionate about creating a learning environment which offered children a more productive and enjoyable way to learn.

He stepped away from his muchloved career as senior geography teacher to focus on bringing a Montessori school to Noosa with his vision of education for generations.

“Rather than educate for a result, I really want to educate kids for their life and take the long-term approach to education. Teaching kids to be free thinkers, to decide to use their gifts to make a difference in the world, that’s how I see education,” he said.

The school currently has only 12 students from 6 to 9 years of age who are taught by Montessori trained teacher Natasha Salerno. The school is looking to extend the enrolment age and become a full service primary education facility.

“Montessori children are able to get an idea of what they would like to do. It is then up to them to gather the materials and find a space to work and to ask for help when they need it.

They are fully responsible for what

At Noosa’s newest school, Montessori Noosa, children enjoy learning at their own pace. they have done and they get to take the credit for their work,” Richard said.

Montessori is an approach to supporting the full development of the human being. The Montessori approach offers a broad vision of education as an ‘aid to life’. As an educational system, it is used in over 22,000 schools worldwide, and has a longer track record of success than any other educational approach in the world.

The Montessori approach to education, inspires children towards a

lifelong love of learning, by following their natural developmental trajectory. Children become confident, responsible, independent learners, who trust in their own abilities. The inclusivity and positive social development facilitated by the Montessori program forms the basis for a persistent attachment to learning and knowledge.

Classrooms provide a specially crafted learning environment where children are able to respond to their natural tendency to work. Children have an innate passion for learn-

ing, and the Montessori classroom encourages this by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous, purposeful activities with the guidance of a trained adult. Through their work, the children develop concentration and joyful self-discipline.

Unlike the current schooling system, Montessori students are free to progress at their own pace and rhythm, according to their individual capabilities.

Dr Maria Montessori, a physician, anthropologist and pedagogue, developed her unique method of

educating children over a professional career that spanned over 50 years. The approach was developed through intense scientific observation of children from many ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, from birth to maturity. It is based upon a deep understanding of child development.

Richard believes in the three-hour work cycle where students are able to fully immerse in their work, rather than be distracted from short classes.

“We have an established classroom environment which is running well. The teacher is not there to manage the behaviour in the classroom, the students manage their own behaviour. However, they need to learn to manage it really well. The classroom needs to be a peaceful environment so that everyone can work well,” Richard said.

Montessori Noosa is located at the Bicentennial hall in Sunshine Beach, also known as the home of Little Seed Theatre Company.

They are surrounded by facilities which rival any private school within just a couple of minutes’ walk from the main building. A short walk along the pathway through the lush natural bushland is the Noosa Aquatic Centre, tennis centre and school also backs onto the football fields and Noosa Gymnastics.

With plans to expand slowly and steadily, Richard is excited to be finally able to move forward.

If you are interested in a Montessori education for your child, jump online and learn more about this very special little school at www.montessori.org.au.

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Pride goes on parade

Drag Queens Melony Brests and Sal Monella will host the festival.

Hail King of the Mountain The popular King of the Mountain race has been named the top sporting event in the 2017 Sunshine Coast Sports Awards.

Event organisers, the Cooroy-Pomona Lions Club, said the win wouldn’t have been possible without the integral role volunteers, community groups, sponsors and the support of the whole town plays in the success of the event.

Now in its 25th year, the sports awards recognise and reward the outstanding achievements and contributions individuals and teams have made to sport on the Sunshine Coast.

The ‘Mountain Lions’ celebrated their win at the awards ceremony held this year at the Twin Waters resort.

In accepting the award, Lions club member and KoM chairperson Heather Manders said longevity and a wellorganised event held over 38 years had cemented the King of the Mountain in the hearts and minds of the public and the people of Pomona.

Heather thanked Noosa Council, Tourism Noosa and the Bendigo Bank, the major

What a win! Geoff Edwards, Vicki Dessaix, Heather Manders and Barry Stewart join Cr Joe Juresevic with the award received last Friday night.

The race up Mt Cooroora sponsors of the event, held every July. attracts elite athletes, but novHowever, Heather said it ices who can compete in unwas Lions club members and der an hour are also welcome volunteers who gave tire- in the 4.2 km race from the lessly of their time and effort centre of town. to make the race work for the Heather said the King of 100 runners and up to 15,000 the Mountain’s reputation also people who attend every year. has been enhanced through “Our Lions club members a 31-year association and are ordinary people doing friendly trans-Tasman rivalry extraordinary things like supporting and fund-raising for with New Zealand’s premier charities and people in need mountain race up Mt Edgeand supporting the local com- combe.

Plans are already well unmunity. The race works because of its spectacle and wide derway for the 2017 event on 23 July. appeal,” she said.

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The event is now in its 10th year and will be held on Saturday 25 February at the Eumundi Amphitheatre.

Everyone is welcome to head along and take part in the all-inclusive, family fun day celebrating the Sunshine Coast’s diversity by bringing together members of the LGBTIQ community, and their friends and family, in a fun and supportive environment.

The underlying 2017 festival theme is Under The Rainbow - acknowledging that everyone is born under the same sky and is equal.

The festivities will be held across two stages - the Eumundi Amphitheatre Stage, which will be hosted by renowned Sunshine Coast drag queen Melony Brests, and the Rainbow Stage, which will be hosted by the ever fabulous drag queen diva Sal Monalla.

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It was thumbs up for yet another great interview on Bob Wraith’s show last week, when Doc Span called into the studios of Noosa’s community radio.

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Community radio visitor It was thumbs up for yet another great interview on Bob Wraith’s show last week, when Doc Span called into the studios of Noosa’s community radio to tell Bob about his latest album, Burning Memory.

Doc said that the tracks were inspired by his life; the ‘road’ he travelled after leaving Hoboken, including his experiences as a Vietnam vet, all of which have been woven into a rich tapestry of lyrics and great vibes.

There’s more talent lined up which can be caught on Bob’s Undercover Blues, Saturdays 4-6pm where there is also the chance to explore blues music and its influence on the contemporary, featuring The Rock Files.

Access to accurate and up-to-date Queensland law is now free and just a click of the mouse away.

Noosa MP Glen Elmes said he welcomes the game changing initiative by the Caxton Legal Centre to publish its Queensland Law Book online, helping mums and dads, business owners and victims of crimes navigate their way through emotional and confusing times.

“Caxton Legal has produced this comprehensive and user friendly legal resource for some time in hard copy but now it is available for everyone, anytime and at no cost,” he said.

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Taking Noosa to the world The community is invited to have a say on what should be included in council’s new Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan on Thursday 16 February at The J.

Breakfast laced with art Council is calling on the community to share their thoughts on the new Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan, and will host a breakfast to get the creative juices flowing.

Council has teamed up with Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance (SCCA) to host a creative breakfast with a number of special guests.

The breakfast, titled Art, Bed and Breakfast, will feature well-known Melbourne comedian Justin Heazlewood.

Cathy Hunt of Positive Solutions and Peter Browning from the Hornery Institute will also be inspiring thoughtprovoking conversation about how to develop our local arts scene.

Immediately following the breakfast, there will be

the chance for members of the community to have a say on what should be included in council’s new Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan in a workshop facilitated by Peter Browning.

Deputy mayor Frank Wilkie said this was a great chance to find out what the community really wanted to see happen with local arts and culture.

“We already have a thriving arts scene, and we really want to see it grow and prosper,” he said.

“Creative Industries are a priority sector identified in our Local Economic Plan.

People come from far and wide to visit our galleries, theatres, markets, and cultural events, not to mention the studios that are dotted through-

out the shire.

Councillor Wilkie said he hoped to hear from many practitioners as well as arts consumers.

The two events are to be held on Thursday 16 February at The J in Noosa Junction.

Art, Bed and Breakfast will begin at 7.30am and run until 9.30am. Tickets to the SCCA breakfast are $35 each or $30 for Creative Alliance Members. Discounts apply for local artists and community arts workers. RSVP to www. creativealliance.org.au.

Council’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan Workshop will begin at 10am and finish at 3.30pm. This is a free workshop with lunch included.

RSVP to commdev@noosa. qld.gov.au.

Five Noosa operators have been selected to participate in Tourism Noosa’s Global Ready Industry Program (GRIP) mentoring program set to kick off this month.

Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham said on the back of the latest international visitor stats for Noosa highlighting both growth in visitor numbers and spend at unprecedented highs, it is great to have more operators entering the international market.

The Global Ready Industry Program has been designed to ensure availability and diversity of international-ready product and aims to provide operators with the tools, knowledge and expertise to develop and market their business internationally.

“It is great to see a range of businesses keen to work in the international market, from tour operators, to accommodation providers and a tailored wellness experience. These businesses also work in various markets from the luxury market to having an eco-focus, which is great to have that diversity in our product offerings,” Mr Massingham said.

“The program will be delivered by industry specialists

Global ready trainees: Steve Grainger (Tropical Treks), Nora and Dan Gleeson (The Retreat Beach Houses), Simone Schulter (Noosa Residences), Vynka Hutton (Tourism Noosa), Kelly Carthy (Luxe Escapes), Kym McGregor (Kanu Kapers Australia), Winnie Shiroma (Tropical Treks). and features five key sessions from understanding your business, discovering why to work with the travel trade, reviewing and positioning price structure, being trade ready and finally, the sales pitch and getting ready with sales tools for contacting potential trade partners.”

Mr Massingham said Tourism Noosa’s focus on the international market has been guided by the current Global Market Strategy which sets a vision to build a sustainable global market for Noosa

focusing on value over volume through brand profile, beneficial partnerships, trade engagement, product development and consumer marketing.

“International markets are important to Noosa as typically international visitors stay longer than the domestic market and on average, spend more than the domestic traveller. International guests also tend to travel at different times of the year which can help even out seasonality in business,” he said.

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LETTERS

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

Call that support?

I am not quite sure why some people think that the local papers support the views of John Lobb, simply because they publish his letters.

I am more offended by the climate change deniers like Phillip Rutherford, and yet their views are printed all the time. Unfortunately they are not alone, as Barnaby Joyce is currently pushing for the construction of more coalfired power stations. While the rest of the world is marching inevitably towards more renewable energy sources, the Nationals want to go in the other direction.

Bruce Hallett, Tewantin.

scheduled kick-off, the room suddenly filled.

In fact, sitting down the rear of the room I watched as one of the people who worked at The J scrambled to bring in extra chairs. Reporter Jolene Ogle of this paper, stated the number of people attending at, “more than 50 ... ”. While that reporting was not untrue, neither was it accurate. Counting the number of chairs per row and then multiplying that by the number of rows, I came up with 100 plus, and that wasn’t counting the people standing or sitting at the rear in the ‘family friendly’ section.

If Noosa Today is going to report on political events and then cite the number attending as the opening sentence in their report, I think it would be fairer to the candidate if there was more accuracy in the reporting.

Stephen Carruth, Peregian Springs.

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Lobbing one back Defence. Why do some writers, such as Pam Swan and Tony Marsh, try to shoot the messenger John Lobb? Does it make any difference where a person lives if they have a valid local comment? He is the only one who gives us a balanced view.

When is the goat track between the golf course and Griffith Avenue going to be repaired, as one of the main roads into Noosa Shire?

I also see the mayor is blaming long-ago councillors for current traffic problems. How long have some of the present councillors been around and still done nothing? I suggest get rid of current councillors and get some with foresight who do not spend ratepayer money on continual “further investigations”. You need a good-sized shopping centre and infrastructure BEFORE you encourage tourists.

Glen Elms and others want the river and TAFE to be taken over by council. What would they do with them and whom would pay?

Ian Lawson, Tinbeerwah.

Woman with a plan With record high temperatures across Australia, wouldn’t you think that the huge, free, infinite, solar reactor in the sky could be put to better use than just frying the population, land, animals, crops, oceans, etc? An exciting, innovative investment opportunity for Jobson Grothe, or has he invested elsewhere?

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

Just depressing

David Stinson welcomed a visitor, a tawny frogmouth (not an owl but closely related to the nightjar family), on his pool fence recently. If you have a wildlife, landscape or lifestyle photo you would like to submit for Lenscape please email it to newsdesk@ noosatoday.com.au 164453

For the birds In response to John Horn’s letter about bird feeding in Noosa (Noosa Today, 26 Janaury).

John claims Mayor (Tony) Wellington’s comments about the negative impact of feeding birds are well researched. This statement is incorrect. In fact, little research has been done to indicate whether or not feeding birds is bad for birds.

In the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in winter, it is encouraged. Deakin University and Griffith University researchers are currently conducting a citizens study on people's interactions with birds in their own backyards and impacts on bird diversity, ecology and abundance in Australia. The verdict simply is not out on bird feeding. Instead of Mayor Wellington spending time on bird feeding maybe he can better focus his time on helping residents or maybe John Horn, a Noosa Biosphere adviser, can see to it that the biosphere group takes this on as a sustainability project and blow a little less hot air.

Emma MacDonald, Cooroy.

Get snapping for prize The Noosa Camera House is excited to announce a fantastic competition for all the budding photographers in our community.

Each month, a winner will be selected to receive their winning photograph blown up onto an 18x12 canvas to keep.

Each winner will be up for the grand prize in July, where the best image will

be selected and awarded a full camera kit worth over $600! So head outdoors and get clicking! Email your very best photo at high resolution to The Camera House Comp at newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au This month’s winner will be announced and printed in Noosa Today’s 2 March issue.

Only amateur snappers please.

Free speech Really disappointing to see in your latest edition some of the comments made against Mr Lobb (Noosa Today, 2 February). The fact that Mr Lobb does not live in the Noosa Shire, and therefore shouldn’t be allowed to criticise its council, is completely irrelevant. I’m aware that Mr Lobb used to live in Noosa, and to this

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day, still spends a lot of time and money within its shire. He is also known to have attended most Noosa Council meetings over the last few years, giving him a very deep knowledge of all local issues.

I cannot help noticing that the majority of Mr Lobb’s detractors have yet to prove him wrong with his facts and numbers and therefore are reduced to disappointing slander tactics. Please gentlemen, play the ball, not the man.

Also, a writer mentioned that by printing Mr Lobb’s letters the Noosa Today newspaper was supporting him, which is highly unfair and wrong. It is the duty of any decent editor to print all opinions, irrespective of their own views.

Dom Massoni, Verrierdale.

It's un-Australian The evacuation of the remaining refugees on Manus Island and Nauru, to the USA is now not going to happen for the foreseeable future.

Trump’s delay has determined what was expected since the original announcement. May I respectfully point out that, in Macquarie Dictionary, (the Australian dictionary), refugee is defined as: “one who flees for refuge or safety, especially to a foreign country, as in time of political upheaval, war, etc.

The boats have stopped. Why not finish this appalling episode in Australian history, by bringing the remaining (assessed) refugees

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here. Historically, refugees repay their country of refuge in spades for their second chance.

The people who have been classified as refugees are in prison for fleeing as per the above definition. It is un-Australian that this practice continues. Please speak up in the party room and appeal to everyone that they will enhance their chances of re-election by being Australian.

And tell Mr Turnbull he is ruining his own chances, by doing an about-face from his QandA days. He believes in the republic, He believes in same-sex marriage, he knows that there are two sides to a budget and that the revenue of government is taxation. Get the companies to pay it here, not ship it overseas to a haven. The extremists on the back bench are not going to throw out another Prime Minister.

So what’s the point of kowtowing to them? Get on with governing!

John Spehr, Doonan.

The Green crowd I recently attended the campaign launch of Greens candidate Joe Shlegeris for the seat of Noosa. A very informative and reasoned set of campaign pledges were offered by the candidate. The forthcoming event had received very minor coverage in the local papers, so I was interested to see how many people would attend.

I was there early and initially it looked like not many ... and then in the few minutes before the

I am in agreement with Woody Dass and Pam Swan regarding the repetitive printing (consistently for what seems like a very long time) of negative and depressing letters from John Lobb, who is not even a resident of the Noosa Shire. If anyone else wrote in with such consistency, so many complaints, and over so many years, I find it hard to believe that they would be given as much attention. So, I am perplexed as to why.

It must also give some of our visitors the impression that we have a major problem with our council, and its ability to manage its capital works program and budget. Can we please have a (long) break?

Personally, and I don’t feel that I am alone here, I am a happy resident of the Noosa Shire.

I think our council does a great job.

Our mayor and councillors are dedicated, engaged, very hard-working, and they listen to their electorate. Whenever I am out and about, there are council workers labouring to keep the roads clean, the vegetation pruned and everything looks tidy and well-maintained. My rates have barely changed in three years, so what’s not to like?

Yes, there may be issues here and there, but I trust the council to resolve them as and when they are able. I also appreciate that they involve the community in a consultative process regarding matters of importance for our shire.

This is what we fought for all those long years, trying to get our council back. I have gratitude, and it’s not a platitude!

Carolyn Graham, Noosa Heads.

Not safe anymore It doesn’t seem all that long ago when we had letterboxes with a sign to show it was a “safe house."

A safe house was for children of all ages (and adults) who were in fear of a stranger or a bully who wished them harm.

Those in fear of persecution were taken in and made to feel safe and would never have been pushed out into the garage or garden shed, they would never have been sent to another house to get help as these owners had decided it was becoming too regular and maybe it was encouraging others.

So down came the signs, doors were locked and bolted because now home owners were becoming victims too. No-one feels safe and it’s not because of refugees looking for a safe haven, it’s the world of drugs and greed and the perpetrator could be someone in your own family as shown by our everyday incidents of domestic violence.

I was thinking about those early days when we all looked out for each other while I was watching the news and reading the papers as how we were palming off those refugees on Manus and Nauru to a country that also doesn’t want them either. What must it feel like to be not wanted? I hope I will never know, but in today’s world we can’t be certain. (Can we dear?

Just a joke).

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

Noosa’s Weekly Real Estate Guide

9 February 2017

You can see forever

On The Cover page 16

Thursday, 9 February, 2017 | NOOSA TODAY 15

on the cover

Views and privacy This designer country retreat is set on an elevated 12-acre block with stunning views and exceptional privacy.

Designed by Stephen Kidd, this custom home is both elegant and spacious and has been created to make the most of the outstanding location, views and natural light.

Living is spread over one level and the functional floorplan has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and multiple living areas inside and out.

The contemporary gourmet kitchen will impress the home chef.

Custom cabinets, beautiful finishes and fixtures, a breakfast bar and views over the sparkling pool to the surrounding mountains makes this space the heart of the home.

Large bi-fold doors also open to create a seamless indoor/outdoor space, connecting the kitchen space with the covered alfresco area.

Here, you can take in the views north to North Shore and out towards Rainbow Beach while entertaining friends, watch the kids play in the pool or just sit back and enjoy the sounds of nature.

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Outside, there is plenty of room for the kids and family pet to play and lots of room

home essentials

for horses.

For the DIY enthusiast and car lover there is a large shed, while the avid gardener will

ADDRESS: 260 Gumboil Road, Tinbeerwah

enjoy the expansive grounds, landscaped

PRICE: $1.395 million

gardens and fruit trees.

DESCRIPTION: 3 bed, 2 bath, 4 car

All of this is located just a short drive from the country township of Cooroy, 20 minutes from Noosa Heads and just under two hours north of the Brisbane CBD

VIEW: Saturday, 10am-11am AGENT: David Perez for Villa Prestige Properties, 0427 378 600

Grants fail to deliver on homes More than $46.8 million has helped 2340 people buy a new house since the $20,000 first home owner grant was launched seven months ago, but those living in regional Queensland will have to dream on with no financial assistance for existing homes.

it is getting Queensland tradies back on the

The first home owner grant (FHOG) was boosted from $15,000 to $20,000 by the State Government seven months ago and has been used by first home owners to buy a new house, apartment or unit.

rely on the building industry.

Treasurer Curtis Pitt said the grant will return back to $15,000 after 30 June this year and encouraged buyers to get in quick.

regions at this challenging time.”

tools,” he said.

“The program is strategically designed to incentivise the construction of new housing which in turn is creating work for the many local contractors, subbies and suppliers who “The building and construction sector creates jobs, stimulates the wider economy and keeps locals employed in the construction sector which is critical in some HIA Queensland executive director Warwick Temby described calls to make

“Anyone who is holding off on buying in the hope that this offer will be extended to include established homes risks missing out on the $20,000 boost altogether,” he said.

established homes eligible for the Queensland First Home Owners’ Grant as misplaced.

“HIA welcomes the Treasurer’s rejection

Despite the success of the grant boost, industry bodies have criticised the FHOG saying the grant does not benefit those living in regional towns because it is available only for brand new homes.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella called on the government to extend the grant to include existing homes, but Mr Pitt said that wasn’t going to happen.

Ms Mercorella said she was disappointed in Mr Pitt’s announcement that the government would not broaden the first home buyer grant to include established homes saying the government is not listening to the needs of regional Queenslanders.

“We always welcome measures that help first home buyers get into the market,” she said.

“However, our concern is for the long-term impact and the bigger picture in regional Queensland, where new construction is exacerbating the oversupply issues that these markets are facing.”

Ms Mercorella said house values are falling, with some markets as much as 30 per cent below levels five years ago.

of the calls to expand the Queensland First Home Owners Grant to established home buyers: it would be an expensive and poorly targeted government spend,” Mr Temby said.

“Providing the grant to buyers of

Dream on: There's no financial relief in sight for regional first home buyers with the government refusing to extend the FHOG to include existing homes.

established homes would have the effect of making new home building less attractive

“Continuously adding supply of housing to oversupplied markets is irresponsible and will slow down any future recovery,” she said.

are flat or are going backwards, the cost of living is higher and it’s harder to save for a deposit,” she said.

“The Treasurer wants us to believe the only way to economic stability is through residential housing construction, but that’s simply not true. Real estate is one of the State’s largest employers, with some 50,000 people working in real estate, and the sector provides the State with the single largest source of revenue through stamp duty and associated taxes.”

“First home buyers in regional Queensland need more help than their south-east Queensland counterparts and letting them use the grant to buy an established home would be a good start.

And it would help the real estate sector in regional Queensland stabilise. It would help slow or stop the fall of median values and it would help first home buyers get a foot on the ladder.”

Ms Mercorella said regional Queensland is facing unique challenges and the government must tailor its response to those challenges.

“A recent CoreLogic report into affordability identified that regional Queensland’s housing affordability was nearing similar levels to Melbourne. Wages

for first home buyers, so the net effect would be to reduce employment and activity in the new home building industry.

“It is new home building that generates activity in the residential building industry and all the other related industries like furniture, appliances and floor coverings: the $20,000 that is currently available to first home buyers building their first home is an effective way of stimulating activity.”

Mr Tembly said there would be little impact on jobs and economic activity in

But, Mr Pitt has said there is no chance the grant will be extended to include homes already built saying no state in Australia offers the grant for existing homes.

regional areas from extending the first home

“The strategic purpose of our $20,000 initiative is as much about getting Queenslanders into the property market as

mainland states, with other states offering

buyer grants to established homes.

Mr Pitt said Queensland’s FHOG at $20,000 was the most generous of Australian between $10,000 and $15,000 for new builds.

Where to buy for first home owners The first home owners grant means those buying their first home can access a $20,000 boost from the State Government until 30 June this year.

median sale price for Noosa

Many banks also recognise this grant as part of a deposit, making it easier for young couples to save for their first home.

$1 million. Meaning if land was

The REIQ raised concerns about the grant restricting buyers living in regional areas where there may not be land available on which to build a new home. But, first home buyers in the Noosa Shire may also struggle to take advantage of the FHOG with the grant only available for new builds valued up to $750,000.

required $750,000 to be eligible

According to Corelogic RP Data’s Property Value data, the

moment, but the blocks are selling

Heads over the past 12 months was $783,000. Noosaville reached a median sale price of $830,000 and Sunshine Beach reached available for a new build in these areas, it’s unlikely the land and build would come under the for the grant.

The best option seems to be the much more affordable Tewantin or Cooroy, both with a median sales price of just $470,000 over the past 12 months.

And the good news is there are a couple of land releases in Tewantin and Cooroy at the fast.

Tewantin or Cooroy may be the best option for those who want to make the most of the government's $20,000 first home owner grant.

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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 18 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 9 February, 2017

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.

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

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

CASTAWAYS BEACH 31/512 David Low Way

CENTURY21.COM.AU

Friday 24th Feb, 2017

VIEW

Saturday 1 - 1:45pm

AGENT

Mike Hay Rachel Sellman

4a

4 b

2 c

0417 624 059 0422 719 041

1d

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RELAXED LAKESIDE LIVING

TEWANTIN 49 DOONELLA STREET

6

Unique & Special

View Saturday 12-12.30pm Price Contact Agent

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.

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

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa

UNSURPASSED VIEWS

LAKE MCDONALD 176 DATH HENDERSON RD

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Peace & Perfection

View Saturday 9.30-10.00am Price $1.85Million Jill Goode 0418 714 653 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 14.2 acres close to Tewantin Cam Goode 0400 904 678 and Cooroy is very special. The home overlooks the acreage and the winding creek, with Mt Cooroy 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au completing a superb rural view including sunsets from the terrace, available daily.

Richardson & Wrench ɒ 20m lap pool with cabana.

Noosa 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. 12339045-KC6-17

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PEREGIAN BEACH $949k

18 Gweneth Road VIEW SAT. 1-1.30PM 4 In a rural setting on a 5214sqm block this home gives you plenty of land and space to enjoy the great outdoors

A 2

• Large outdoor living area with a sparkling resort style in ground pool and landscaped surroundings • Generous living spaces and a brand new kitchen and bathrooms • 9x7m shed for use as an oice or studio plus separate 2 car shed • Repainted, new loors, excellent presentation

B 4

C 1

D

PEREGIAn BEACh ACREAGE Vicki Cooper M: 0418 231 955

Peregian Beach $800k

11 Pavonia Street VIEW SAT. 11-11.30AM 3 Beautifully positioned on a 1,200sqm block and just a short stroll to the beach, this recently renovated home has style and space.

A 2

• Large covered deck at the rear, fantastic space to sit and relax • Timber loors, new stylish kitchen, direct internal access from the large double garage • Recently renovated, water tanks and solar panels for energy eicient living • Just a short stroll from the beach you feel miles from anywhere

B 2

C 1

D

PEREGIAN PARADISE Vicki Cooper M: 0418 231 955

Peregian Springs $590k

25 Parkview Parade VIEW SAT. 10-10.30AM 3 Excellent home on a corner block in a quiet street with a leafy park outlook. Designer features throughout the home create stylish and easy living in the Springs.

• Delightful indoor, outdoor low with covered outdoor entertaining poolside • The inground pool and landscaped gardens make for a very private and enjoyable back yard • Light and bright, this home is perfect for a couple or small family • This is stylish and easy living in the Springs

A 2

B 2

C 1

D

PARK VIEW Vicki Cooper M: 0418 231 955

FOR STAR SERVICE & STAR RESULTS CALL : 07 5471 3688 starnoosa.com

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1300 885 095 Architectural Oasis in Noosa Hinterland

David A. Perez 0427 378 600 david@villarealestate.com.au

VIEW Sat 11 Feb TIME 10am - 11am PRICE $1,395,000

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260 Gumboil Road, Tinbeerwah On over 12 acres of gently sloping pasture and natural bush, sits a contemporary, eco-friendly residence, elegantly designed by Kidd + Co Designers. The successful design brief positioned a single-level, intelligent home amongst the calming ambiance of the Noosa hinterland, with forest, pasture, lawns and endless vistas. Judge for yourself this Saturday during our Open House from 10 to 11am. See you there!!! r Architectural Design r Bespoke Finishes

r Entertainer’s Kitchen r 12 Picturesque Acres

r Wet Edged Pool r North East Aspect

r Beautiful Hardwood Floors r Just Minutes to Noosa

For more information, visit villarealestate.com.au/properties/gumboil

Private Retreat in Noosa Hinterland

VIEW On Appointment PRICE $1,075,000

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Linda Shore-Perez 0427 378 687 linda@villarealestate.com.au

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Drawn by Cooroy's country charms Gavin Atkins and Warren Sonin are bringing some star power to Noosa after swapping the bright lights of Sydney for the charming country town of Cooroy.

Australia first met Gavin and Warren when they were muchloved contestants on the first season of The Block back in 2003.

Since then, the couple have lived in Byron Bay and then Sydney where they launched their wholesale art business, The Designer Boys.

Gavin said they were at a trade show only six months after buying their Sydney apartment when three people within two hours mentioned a home in the Noosa Hinterland they thought would be perfect for Gavin and Warren.

The home offers complete luxury while surrounded by nature.

Later that night they saw a Facebook post from local activist and designer Robin Bristow showcasing a home he had designed, which turned out to be the same property everyone had been talking about.

to the country so they decided to view the house and made a special trip to Noosa to see the property marketed by HinterNoosa.

“We realised it must be the universe giving us a message,” Gavin said.

“But, it threw our world into chaos. We had just bought an apartment in Sydney and we were about to start a major renovation.

We had the plans drawn up.

Gavin said he had never heard of Cooroy before, but the couple had a strong yearning to return

The stunning Hinterland home that stole the hearts of Gavin Atkins and Warren Sonin. The home was designed by Noosa activist Robin Bristow and was sold for $2.7 million.

“The moment we opened the door we knew we were home,” he said.

“But we realised, the only place

we would consider to move to in all the places we’ve been would be Noosa.”

community feel of a smaller town and were enjoying getting to know the Cooroy locals.

Gavin said they made the decision to move their lives and business to Noosa, bringing with them their office manager and Jack Russell Charlie.

“Since moving here were have only met good people and our neighbours are so friendly,” he said.

“This is a great are. We love

“We didn’t have a choice in the move,” Gavin said. “The house wanted us.”

living surrounded by nature where

Gavin said while living in Sydney they had missed the

Mountain and we are surrounded

we have solitude. We live right by the majesty of the Cooroy the natural bushland.”

The Designer Boys: Gavin Atkins and Warren Sonin with their dog, Charlie, are Noosa's newest residents.

behind the Gavel

By Auctioneer and Founder Of The Auction Group Gordon Macdonald At first glance, the prospect of bidding at auction can seem daunting.

For many buyers, it immediately brings to mind the prospect of a fast-paced, highpressure scenario where the auctioneer quickly pushes the price sky-high.

The reality is quite different. Far from being an uncontrolled environment where you may end up paying in excess of your original budget, auction is a fair and transparent forum of exchange for both buyer and seller.

While the atmosphere can sometimes be charged with excitement, there is no obligation for a prospective buyer to make a bid at any time unless they choose to do so.

The benefits for both parties are derived from the contract of sale being immediately unconditional at the successful completion of the auction.

The purchaser accepts they have waived the cooling off provision and the purchase is not subject to further terms, i.e. finance approval or buyer inspection clauses.

It effectively makes any bid on the property an unconditional offer.

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.

Just like the old adage of preferring Far from being a bird in the hand an uncontrolled environment where you rather than one in the bush, many may end up paying in sellers would prefer excess of your original budget, auction is a to accept a fair fair and transparent price on auction day than delay the forum of exchange for both buyer and seller. sale waiting for a conditional offer later that may or may not be more.

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 challenging - if multiple offers are presented after the event you can’t see your competition's offer and you may miss the opportunity to negotiate based on your price and the terms of your offer.

DAVID BERNS REAL ESTATE IS THE PREMIER AGENCY REPRESENTING MANY OF NOOSA AND THE HINTERLAND’S SPECTACULAR PROPERTIES. PREMIUM RESULTS START WITH PLANNING AND A POWERFUL SELLING STRATEGY. WE CURRENTLY HAVE A LOT OF CLIENTS LOOKING FOR PROPERTIES TO BUY.

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OPEN HOMES Time

Address

A B C

Price Guide

Agent Time 12-12.45pm

Castaways Beach

1-1.30pm

Address 6 Coucal Crescent

A B C

18 Gweneth Road

4 2 4

$949,000

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955

19 Balgownie Drive

4 2 2

$735,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

25 Parkview Parade

3 2 2

$590,000

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955

4 3 2

Price Guide $1,380,000

Agent Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697

Saturday 11th February 1-1.45pm

31/512 David Low Way

4 4 2

Informal Tender

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group -0422 719 041

Coolum Beach

Saturday 11th February 10-10.30am

Saturday 11th February 12-12.30pm

2/23 Beach Road

2 2 1

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0435 405 656 10-10.30am

$365,000

10-10.45am

13 Terraces Court

3 3 2

$550,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697

10.45-11.15am

5 Balgownie Drive

5 3 2

$695,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

11-11.30am

68 The Avenue

4 2 2

$685,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

Villa Prestige Properties - 0427 378 687 11-11.45am

25 Bunya Grove

3 2 1

$519,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697

3 2 2

Contact Agent

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438194628

3 2 2

Contact Agent

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438194628

19 Captains Court

4 2 2

Informal Tender

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

2-2.45pm

5 Mylar Court

5 3 4

$950,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

2-2.30pm

20 Dame Patti Drive

4 2 6

$780,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

Cooroy Saturday 11th February 11am-12pm

18 Ponderosa Drive

Peregian Springs

3 2 4

$899,000

Doonan

Pomona

Saturday 11th February

Friday 10th February

9.30-10.30am

13 Templeton Way

4 2 2

Offers Over $1,249,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438

10.45-11.45am

13 Templeton Way

4 2 2

Offers Over $1,249,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0419 818 418 11am-12pm

10.45-11.45am

118 Duke Road

5 3 5

Offers Over $1,700,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438

12-1pm

369 Duke Road

5 3 2

Offers Over $1,349,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438

1.30-2.30pm

105 Panorama Drive

4 3 2

Offers Over $1,700,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438

Saturday 11th February 176 Dath Henderson Road

Saturday 11th February 11am-12pm

12 Whistler Way

Sunrise Beach

Lake Macdonald 9.30-10am

12 Whistler Way

Friday 10th February 4 4 2

$1,850,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418 714 653 12-12.45pm

Mount Coolum Saturday 11th February 12-12.30pm

24/ 23-29 Lumeah Drive

3 2 2

$535,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911 Saturday 11th February

Noosaville Friday 10th February 12-12.45pm

152-158 Noosa Parade

2 2 1

$495,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

Saturday 11th February 10-10.30am

15 Jacksonia Place

5 2.5 2

$890,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

12-12.45pm

152-158 Noosa Parade

2 2 1

$495,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

Noosa Heads 6 Moonare Crescent

5 Mylar Court

5 3 4

$950,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

11-11.30am

20 Dame Patti Drive

4 2 6

$780,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

12-12.45pm

19 Captains Court

4 2 2

Informal Tender

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group -0422 719 041

Sunshine Beach Saturday 11th February 10-10.30am

2/21 Nebula Street

2 1 1

$539,000

11-11.30am

16 Ross Crescent

3 2.5 2

Offers Over $1,795,000 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0423 465 464

Unit 3, 6 Webb Road

3 2 1

$850,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345 11-11.30am

11-11.30am

9 Swan Avenue

5 3 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group -0422 719 041

11-11.45am

2/16 Hill Street

2 2 2

Offers Invited

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

Apt 1 ‘Golden Keys’ 19 Solway Drive

3 3 2

$785,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

Thursday 9th February 11-11.30am

11-11.45am

4 2 2

$1,100,000 Range

Friday 10th February

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345 12-12.30pm

11-11.30am

6 Moonare Crescent

4 2 2

$1,100,000 Range

12-12.30pm

Apt 117 ‘Laguna On Hastings’ 32 Hastings Street

2 2 1

Offers Over $900,000 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 528 148 12-12.30pm

16 Ross Crescent

3 2.5 2

$1,795,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

3-3.30pm

Apt 26 ‘Rise Apartments’ 37 Noosa Drive

3 2.5 2

$1,008,000

2/25 Elanda Street

5 4 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group -0422 719 041

4-4.30pm

Apt 3 ‘Benwerrin’ 31 Picture Point Crescent

4 3 1

$1,850,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 12-12.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 1-1.45pm

2/1 Park Crescent

2 2 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

Saturday 11th February

Wednesday 15th February

10-10.30am

Apt 2, 21 Viewland Drive

2 1 1

$455,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930

11-11.30am

6 Moonare Crescent

4 2 2

$1,100,000 Range

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345 11-11.30am

Unit 3, 6 Webb Road

3 2 1

$850,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

11-11.30am

Apt 3 ‘Kalimna’ 35 Picture Point Crescent

2 1 1

Contact Agent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930 12-12.30pm

16 Ross Crescent

3 2.5 2

$1,795,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

1-1.30pm

Apt 14, 19 Katharina Street

2 1 1

$485,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

2-2.30pm

6 Nairana Rest

4 2 2

Contact Agent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

2 2 1

Offers Over $800,000 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 528 148

6 4 3

Contact Agent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930

3 2 4

$1,395,000

Tuesday 14th February 1-1.30pm

Apt 308/309 Hotel Laguna, 6 Hastings Street

Tewantin Saturday 11th February 12-12.30pm

49 Doonella Street

Wednesday 15th February 1-1.30pm

149/1 Edgar Bennett Avenue

2 2 1

$430,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

2-2.30pm

26 Attunga Heights

2 2 1

$430,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

Tinbeerwah Saturday 11th February

Noosa Springs

10-11am

260 Gumboil Road

Villa Prestige Properties - 0427 378 600

Saturday 11th February 10-10.30am

544 ‘The Ridge’ 61 Noosa Springs Drive

4 4 2

$1,595,000

11-11.30am

508 ‘The Ridge’ 61 Noosa Springs Drive

4 3 2

Offers Over $2,795,000 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412 806 252

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412 806 252

11-11.30am

750 ‘The Palms’ 61 Noosa Springs Drive

4 4 2

$3,300,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418 714 653

12-12.30pm

754 ‘The Palms’ 61 Noosa Springs Drive

4 4 2

$2,100,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412 806 252

auction diary Saturday, 25th February

Peregian Beach

Onsite 11am

Apt 4 ‘Noosa Crest’ 2 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads

3 2 1

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

4 2 2

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930

Saturday 11th February 11-11.30am

11 Pavonia Street

3 2 2

Offers Over $800,000

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COMMUNITYUPDATES NPA WORKING BEE On Sunday 12 February everybody is most welcome to join us in a working bee at the Noosa Parks Association Park on Noosa Spit, weeding and generally tidying up, from 8am.

At 10.30am join us for billy tea, coffee and homemade cake.

TEWANTIN NOOSA SENIORS The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa National Seniors will be held on Thursday 16 February at the Tewantin RSL, at 9.30am, for morning tea followed by our meeting. Guest entertainers are Col and Celin Noble. Everyone welcome. Phone Norm on 5474 0919.

MEALS ON WHEELS 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.

MEMBERS WANTED The Noosa Concert Band is looking for new members and scholarship recipients. The Noosa Concert Band is a local community band that get together to practice once a week at the Cooroy State School on Tuesday nights at 7pm.

We play a wide variety of music including popular, classical and jazz which we perform at a variety of events. If you play a musical instrument and have always wanted to join a band, now is your chance. We seek interested people of all ages to come along and have some fun.

The band is also currently looking for promising young students to benefit from our scholarship program. Opportunities include free loan of an instrument, regular practice and performances, mentoring from experienced players and paid professional lessons. Please phone Paul Ritchie on 0412 737 147 or Pamela Wright on 0438 739 844 for details.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NOOSA “Let God be God” is the theme on Sunday 12 February selected by Kevin Brewer, one of the ministry team at Christian Fellowship of Noosa. Our website will tell you all about the fellowship, which has been in existence since 1999, including our meeting place which is the CWA Hall, next door to the Tewantin Post Office, and the time 9.30am. If you don’t have a computer, or prefer a personal chat, just call Tony on 5474 0620.

NPA FRIDAY FORUM Myall Park Botanic Gardens is situated in the Western Darling Downs Region of Queensland, some 400 kilometres west of Brisbane. Noted as the place where the Gordon grevilleas, ‘Robyn’, ‘Merinda’, ‘Sandra’ and now ‘Dorothy Gordon’ were first cultivated, it is a drawcard for Australian plant and bird enthusiasts.

Over the years this former sheep property was developed into a botanic gardens for the conservation of arid and semi-arid plants thanks to the efforts of founder David Gordon, his family and friends. It is now run by a ‘not for profit’ company.

Guest speaker at Noosa Parks Association’s Friday Environment Forum this week will be Dr Nita Lester, who is a Botanist, Graphic Designer, Artist and Publisher as well as Chair of the Board of Directors for Myall Park Botanic Gardens. Dr Lester will discuss the historical development of the gardens and directions for the future.

Join the audience at the Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville, from 10am for cof-

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fee with the forum commencing at 10.30am.

To enjoy interpretive birding in Wallace Park, meet Valda in the car park at 8.30am. All welcome. Visit www.noosaparks.org.au for more information.

FREE COMMUNITY YOGA

COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERT

Free weekly 90-minute gentle classical Hatha Yoga, Thursdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 8.30am, at Tewantin CWA Hall (next to Post Office), suitable for all ages and levels (including the very beginners, young or older people), including wonderful relaxation (yoga nidra); followed Saturday 10.15am by Easy Deep Peace Meditation (relaxation, healing breathing and music meditation), non-sectarian, all welcome; those who might be unable to do physical yoga can still benefit from meditation (more than 58 studies show it’s many health benefits), by senior experienced yoga teacher and health practitioner, for more information call Dagmar on 5448 3113, not public and school holidays, please note no classes from 16 February to 4 March.

Country Music Concert at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina, on Saturday 11 February at 1pm. Toe tapping music with a good band, local artists and a guest artist. Walk-ups welcome. Canteen open, free afternoon tea, raffle and door prizes. Entry $8. Concession $6. Inquiries to 5446 7545 or 0437 191 004.

Tewantin Noosa Garden Club The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club will be on Monday 13 February. The club meets on the second 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 welcome. Contact Susan Lancaster 0403 958 806 or tewantinnoosagardenclub.com

SANTA’S CLASSY HELPERS The Terrace (next to the Burger Bar) Thomas Street, Noosaville, on Friday 10 February, at 2.30pm. Cost is $15 per person. Please bring along deodorants (both male and female) plus body wash. Looking forward to seeing you there. We haven’t been to The Terrace before but it is a popular spot for breakfast, coffee and cake or lunch. We do have limited seating so please RSVP by Wednesday 8 February. Phone Classy Lady on 5449 7599 or pop into the store at Noosa Classy Lady, 199 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.

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SOCIAL DANCING POMONA Every Tuesday evening, from 7pm to 9.30pm, Pat and Norm Young organise a social ballroom dancing evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. The cost is $4, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time dancing. Come and be a spectator and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 5485 2007 for more information or come and visit.

OVER 55S SOLO TRAVEL

FOOD AND WINE CLUB

The first meeting for 2017 of the Noosa over 55s solo travel group will be held at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club on Gympie Terrace on Thursday 23 February at 10.30-noon. If you are a solo traveller interested in sharing travel ideas, seeking a travel buddy to save single supplements, needing some tips on best travel come along to meet our friendly travellers.

Meeting donation $4. Some of our group have lunch after the meeting (optional). More information contact Jeanne 0412 748 525.

Want to know how to identify good wines and food? Want to know how to match wine and food and enjoy good company in the process?

Then come along to a dining experience conducted by the Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy Club. We invite you to join us at one of our monthly dinners at a local Noosa restaurant.

The club meets on the third Wednesday of the month. If you would like to attend, phone secretary Max Bourne on 0412 728 911.

Weekly roster wheels meals Weekly Roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels for the week Monday 13 to Friday 17 February.

Monday drivers: Rotary Daybreak, Chris and Ken, Keetha, Brian and Marion, Anne and Phil, Anne and Colin, Patricia.

Kitchen: Martina, Stephen, Len and Neil.

Tuesday drivers: Graham, John Mc, Tania and friends, Gail and Sharon, Hazel and Liz, Fiona, driver needed for run G. Kitchen: Christine, Jo, Mark and George.

Wednesday drivers: Des and Ian, drivers needed for runs B, C, Victor, Carolyn and Sue, Barbara, Warren.

Kitchen: Judi, Jill, Jerry and Elfie.

Thursday drivers: Stewart, Graham, Brian E., Victor, driver needed for run E, Jan and Wendy, Nina.

Kitchen: Christine, Lois, Robyn and John.

Friday drivers: drivers needed for runs A, D, F, Jan and Bob, Brian G., David G., Rosalie and Jack.

Kitchen: Mark, Sandy, Elfie and Neville.

Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels is currently looking for kitchen volunteers.

An 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 Co- Drivers also required for Monthly Roster, 11am to 1pm.

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

AGLOW INTERNATIONAL COOROY The Aglow International Australia-Cooroy Branch invites you to attend our meeting on Friday 17 February, 9.30am, for a time of worship, word and blessing at the Anglican Church Hall, corner of Tewantin Road and Miva Street, Cooroy. Meeting commences with morning tea and concludes around 11.30am. Entrance fee $6. Every nation touched and every heart changed.

U3A NOOSA FRIDAY TALKS PROGRAM Friday 17 February: Geoff Bailue: Uberlingen - An Entirely Preventable Tragedy: An Insight into Air Traffic Control.

Friday 24 February: Joe Shlegeris: The Evolution of the Motor Vehicle - it’s happening way faster than you think.

Friday 3 March: Dr Ken Lynn: A short history of climate change.

Friday 10 March: Alan Roberts: Armchair Travel - Spain.

Full details available on U3A website www. u3anoosa.org.au or contact reception on 5440 5500.

LEARN TO MEDITATE Learn to meditate with Miss Ronnie Porter weekly on Thursdays at 11am. Sit on a comfy couch or a chair and learn easy one-minute and five-minute relaxation techniques, then be

Students have a winning way Rotary Noosa Daybreak is calling all young writers to take part in their new Noosa Schools Writing Competition that will be held in conjunction with the group’s annual book fair.

Different themes will be set for the respective years, and along with the help of the schools and a panel of judges, the winning entries will be awarded with great prizes.

Make sure your child lodges an entry.

Entries are now open and

guided into a longer meditation. Arrive from 10.45am for 11am start. Finish by noon. 32 Tarina Street, Noosa Heads. Experienced meditators can inquire about our Monday group.

Phone Ronnie on 0408 050 724.

will close on 17 March at the schools, with the final prizes to be awarded on 4 May at the Bookfest Noosa that will be held in the Noosa Leisure Centre. The prize will be awarded prior to the bookfest opening for sale on 5 May. All finalists’ entries, together with the winners, will be on display along with poster by the schools, at the Noosa Leisure Centre throughout the Bookfest Noosa event from 5 to 7 May. The program is designed

to help Rotary support young people in the Noosa community by rewarding our young students for their creative writing and artwork, while providing thousands of children’s books for sale at the Bookfest Noosa.

Funds raised at the Bookfest Noosa go directly to local charities such as the Hear and Say Centre and Sunshine Butterflies.

Anyone with inquiries please call 1300 791 226.

The Ripple Effect Women’s Summit On International Women’s Day – Wednesday 8th March @ Welcome to The Big House, 40-50 Bazzo Rd, Pinbarren Join WINDO Women Initiating New Directions Organisation this International Womens Day, share your views and help shape collaborative responses for a thriving and vibrant community for women in the Noosa Shire.

DREAM IT, YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT 9am-1pm Join keynote speaker, Julia

CREATING A THRIVING & VIBRANT COMMUNITY 1.30-3.30PM

Baker, aka Discovery Channel’s Snake Sheila, for a fun inspiring morning and luncheon.

Tickets $35 + booking fee.

Book now, places limited. www.register.canbook.me/windos-event

Share your views on the needs of women in our community and help shape collaborative responses for a thriving and vibrant community for women in the Noosa Shire.

Afternoon tea provided.

Tickets $10 + booking fee.

Book now, places limited. www.register.canbook.me/windos-event-2017

Please contact WINDO Founder, Jeanette Dal Santo

0447 012 887 Email: Jeanette.dalsanto@gmail.com www.talltreesart.com/windo.php

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From ‘prank call’ to day of pride Ron Lane’s

people It was one of those days that every life saver who works at surf carnivals, be it Nippers or seniors dreads - heavy winds and pouring rain.

On one such Saturday morning in March 2011, at a Redcliff Nipper carnival, lifesaver/Nipper parent Rob Frey was standing in the pouring rain, trying to get his mobile phone out of his rain coat pocket.

Finally getting it to his ear and answering back came the response: “Mr Frey, this is the Prime Minister’s office.”

“Yeah sure,” he replied.

The conditions of the day had left him rather short.

“Who the hell is this and what do you want - make it short.”

The answer was the same.

“Mr Frey this IS, the Prime Minister’s office.”

Again receiving a negative answer, the caller referred the problem to the Queensland Premier's Office and after receiving the same - Frey was sure one of his clubmates was stirring - this department took the last step available, they contacted the Office of the Commissioner, the man in charge of Fire and Rescue in Queensland.

Identifying himself Rob suddenly realised it was for real.

“Rob, what are you doing? We have got to have all your personal details in order for you to fly to the United States of America by Tuesday. There is a big government meeting and our people want you there.”

Totally stunned, Rob informed his wife and the wheels began to turn.

What led to this day of turmoil started way back in the USA in 1998.

A contingent of Australian Army personal, attached to the Anti-Terrorism Unit Special Forces, whose job it would be to respond to any security threats during the 2000 Sydney Olympics, was sent to New York.

Here they spent two months training with such agencies as the “US Secret Service, EMS, NYPD and the busiest rescue company in the world FDNY (Fire Department New York) Rescue 1”.

At the completion of their training, as was customary, there was an exchange of gifts. The Aussies presented FDNY Rescue 1 with a Digger's slouch hat as a mark of respect and their Officer in Charge Kevin C. Dowdell, responded with a “battle scarred fireman's helmet signed by members of Rescue 1 and dated December 1998.”

Among the Diggers was Captain Warwick Penrose.

When the Diggers returned home the helmet went with them and stayed in the care of Penrose.

After a time the Digger passed it on to his mother who lived in Gympie; and there it would remained until she read, in late May 2009 the story of the coming Tour of Duty Run in America.

Following this, she dropped the helmet off at the Gympie Fire and Rescue base where Rob - who, along with an Australian delegation, was in the States helping to organise the run - happened to be stationed. It was Mrs Penrose's feeling that the helmet could be some significance to the run.

Some time ago Noosa Today told the story of the run, The Tour of Duty across America.

Starting in Los Angeles on 12 August and finishing in New York at the World Trade Centre site on 11

Noosa Fire and Rescue Fire Officer Rob Frey with former Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the shield of appreciation.

September, 2010, the major purpose was in remembrance and respect of the fallen - 343 fireman and 73 police who died on September 11, 2001 (9/11).

It would be a combined run of Australian and American firemen (36 in all) and among the runners would be Noosa's Rob Frey. The run, over a distance of 7462 kilometres would take 26 days to complete.

In May 2009 while assisting with the organisation, Rob met and became good mates with a New York fireman who was also taking part in the run. His name was James Dowdell; the son of a fireman who died on 9/11.

On his return from the States, the helmet was passed to Rob. Close examination revealed several signatures of the team of Rescue 1 - and one of these left Rob totally stunned.

Unbelievable. There before his eyes was the signature, Kevin C. Dowdell, the father of his new American friend, just one of the hundreds who died on 9/11.

Realising the significance of the helmet, Rob contacted event director Leading Firefighter Paul Ritchie.

After discussions it was decided that the helmet would be with them when they returned to the USA for the run.

Then in August 2010 just prior to the run, during a highly emotional ceremony in the residence of the Australian Consul-General's in Los Angeles, the helmet was passed back to the Dowdell family, by Paul Ritchie, Rob and members of their team. The helmet, “bound in duty and a poignant reminder of the dedication of those who gave all,” was finally home.

Like many of those who perished, the body of Fire Chief Kevin C. Dowdell was never found.

Then later in 2011, following the Redcliff phone call incidents, the final chapter of this incredible story was written.

The mad scramble of fittings for new uniforms and the updating of the necessary documentation completed, and Rob was on his way.

On the flight across the Pacific he

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A standing ovation for Noosa local Rob Frey. was somewhat apprehensive. It was not every day that a fire officer from Noosa was about to be treated as a guest of honor and officially introduced to a Joint Sitting of Congress in Washington, by the Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard.

In her address to congress, the Prime Minister told the story of the helmet - its journey to Australia and its return to the family of the deceased.

But Rob was not the only guest of honor in attendance that day, for standing by his side was his American mate, James Dowdell.

Recognising this, the Prime Minister took the opportunity to draw attention to the mateship that now existed between these two men - men from different sides of the world.

It was the exemplifying of the International Brotherhood of Fire-

man and the presence of both men that resulted in the ultimate compliment; a standing ovation from the esteemed members of the Congress of the United States of America.

Apart from the honor bestowed upon them, both were overjoyed to know that seated behind were several Australian Vietnam Veterans, bedecked in service ribbons and medals.

“Having those men supporting both Kevin and I on that day gave us both a real buzz. I couldn’t help but think of the slouch hat that our training team had presented back in 1998.”

Three days later, the long trip from the USA back to No. 8 Comet Drive, Sunrise Beach, Noosa Heads, was over. He was home.

Dropping his bags on the lounge room floor it suddenly hit him - no-

one was home. His wife Donna was still at work and the kids at school.

Ah well, he thought, nothing doing so I may as well mow the grass.

Having made his decision, he changed his clothes, grabbed the mower and walked on to the lawn.

Then, Rob Frey, Fire Officer of the Noosa Fire and Rescue, who just a three days prior had been the recipient of a standing ovation at a Joint Sitting of the American Congress, began to mow.

As he pushed the mower he started to laugh.

“I thought to myself this really brings a man back to earth - being introduced to the American Congress to mowing the back yard in Noosa in a matter of days - man this really is living.”

Regardless of everything - it was great to be home. noosatoday.com.au

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The wonders of our underwater world will be showcased at a very special Noosa event next month at The J; The Ocean Film Festival Australia.

Our eyes under the sea

By Hollie Harris The Ocean Film Festival Australia is set to make a splash as it tours the country in March.

Australian audiences will be able to immerse themselves in the wonders of the ocean without getting their feet wet this March, as the Ocean Film Festival Australia hits cinemas across the country. The festival, which features seven of the world’s most captivating oceanthemed short films, (six Australian Cinematic Premiers) will light up

silver screens in 20 towns and cities.

Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival Australia showcases more than two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface.

The films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, sailors, rowers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue.

The films feature captivating cinematography, complete with aweinspiring underwater scenes and fast-paced wave sequences that have been captured from unbelievable vantage points. Mesmerising images of schooling fish, colourful coral gardens and jellyfish blooms are complemented with up-close footage of curious marine creatures such as seals, dolphins, turtles and whales.

Join us on a journey from New Zealand to Patagonia via Antarctica with a ragtag crew of sailors, probe a foreign world where man is no

longer the dominant force, track the survival of humpback whales in New Zealand with some salty old seadogs and battle the temperamental North Atlantic winds to surf the frigid shores of Iceland.

Together we will take a deep breath and explore the hidden world of Europe’s largest wreck and take on one of the toughest ocean endurance challenges on the planet with four unexpected world record holders.

Inspiring and thought-provoking, the Ocean Film Festival Australia is

filled with moving footage, touching interviews and insightful narrations.

Each of the festival’s films conveys a deep respect and appreciation for the world’s oceans and the creatures that call them home.

The Ocean Film Festival Australia will be held at The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction on Friday 10 March 7pm-10pm with an intermission.

Tickets cost from $26-$32 and bookings can be made online at www.thej.com.au or at The J Box Office or phone 5329 6560.

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Mossy set to play at Noosa

By Hollie Harris Respected as one of Australia’s iconic musicians, Ian Moss delivers an unforgettable sound.

While primarily recognised as an axeman of unusual tenacity and sweet melodic sensibility, Moss’s distinctive vocal is the essential signature of his soulful, bluesy muse.

Mossy began by playing guitar in local teenage bands. Fate intervened when he answered an advertisement for a guitarist in a shop window in 1973, joining the band that was to become a legend in Australia - Cold Chisel.

After Moss joined organist and principal songwriter Don Walker and drummer Steve Prestwich, the group took shape with singer Jimmy Barnes and eventually bass player Phil Small, starting the hard grind of playing gigs on the back of flatbed trucks and in suburban hotels.

They hit the road and paid their dues, playing countless one-night stands across the country.

The reputation and status of Cold Chisel steadily grew, mainly on the strength of blistering live shows, and in time their well-crafted recordings became staples of radio airplay.

By 1980, with the release of the seminal East album, Cold Chisel was the biggest band in the country.

Moss’s voice began to shine through such seminal Cold Chisel songs as Never Before, Bow River (written by Moss) and a gorgeous rendition of Ray Charles’s Georgia.

However, efforts to translate overwhelming Australian success to Europe and the United States failed to gain traction, serving to demoralise, frustrate and eventually dissolve the band at the height of its creative powers.

While the band’s Last Stand tour in December 1983 closed an important chapter in Ian Moss’s musical career, Cold Chisel remains one of Australia’s favourite bands long after its demise.

Enjoying the status of Australia’s best guitarist, Moss carefully evolved into a solo artist of the same calibre and commanding the same respect as Cold Chisel. After five years of patient nurturing, Moss released his debut single Tucker’s Daughter in January 1989, and caused an immediate sensation.

The anthemic song - which Moss wrote in collaboration with Don Walker - sat in the Top 10 for 11 weeks and hit No 1 for two weeks, achieving gold sales status after 15 weeks and selling more than 73,000 copies.

Moss’s second solo single, Telephone Booth, was released in June that year, hit the Top 10 and remained in the Top 20 for 10 weeks.

The setting had been established for Moss to emerge as an important solo artist.

His debut album Matchbook, released in August 1989, entered the charts at No 1 and remained there for three consecutive weeks. It stayed in the Top 10 for 14 weeks and has sold more than 185,000 copies.

Ian Moss has been icon of Australian music for over four decades. He plays the V Room this Saturday night.

Moss closed off a triumphant year by winning five Australian Record Industry Association Awards in 1989: Best Australian Debut Single for Tucker’s Daughter and Best Australian Debut Album for Matchbook, Australian Song of the Year for Tucker’s Daughter, Best Australian Album for Matchbook and Best Australian Male Artist.

In recent years, Moss has been busy with new projects.

He was on the Australian television series It Takes Two, singing duets with celebrities and showing a

side of his musical character that surprised many listeners.

“When I put aside the guitar and sang a few soul ballads on that show, people were suddenly listening to me differently. They’d say ‘Yeah, we knew you sang, but we didn’t know you could really sing’. It was both flattering and frustrating. I kept wondering what they thought I’d been doing for past 30 years. It showed that there was a different side of my music that hadn’t really been heard by enough people before,” Moss said.

Mossy is currently letting his guitar work to take a back seat while he concentrates on singing - which is the focus of his new album Soul on West 53rd, which features fresh takes on classic soul songs from the likes of Sam Cooke, Al Green, Otis Redding and Levi Stubbs.

Now in the midst of his Australian tour, Ian Moss heads to the V Room at Villa Noosa for an incredible must-see performance this Saturday night, 11 February.

Jump online for tickets at www. moshtix.com.au

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Said the left had infiltrated the plant (8). 13. The appeal, doubtless, will give satisfaction (8). 14. Inexplicably, home is different when there’s an animal about (7). 17. Proclaim to the country (5). 19. Paper buttons (4). 21. Blow the sartorial frippery! (4).

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Music laced with comedy

By Hollie Harris Outtawak is the latest show to come to Tewantin Noosa RSL, and it not only provides great music but laugh out loud comedy as well.

This hilarious show includes send ups and songs of artists like Willie and Ulio, Tom Jones, Kermit the Frog, Elvis Presley, The Platters, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Tina Turner and Roy Orbison plus many more.

As members of the popular band Wickety Wak, Rob Rosenlund and Tony Jeffrey have been performing music and entertaining audiences for more than 40 years. For as many years, Davo has also been a very successful entertainer performing his own shows. Together they have formed Queensland’s Premier Variety

Show Act, Outtawak.

This trio bring to their audience a show full of entertainment.

There is no doubt these guys are great performers when it comes to singing the main vocals of a song, but what is equally enthralling with their performances is that there’s never a dull moment when it comes to comedy.

Davo is extremely funny with his own unique style of comedy, and the guys can all be very witty with a one liner. So with their funny antics on stage, you’re sure to be laughing out loud along the way with Outtawak.

Catch Outtawak at Tewantin Noosa RSL on Saturday 11 February from 8pm in the South Bar. It’s a free show and you can also book a free courtesy bus on 5447 1766.

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Catch Outtawak at Tewantin Noosa RSL on Saturday 11 February.

This isn’t a comeback, it’s a heist Forefathers of Australian nu-metal band Superheist have returned with a vengeance and are visiting regional areas in February on the back of their highly successful Don’t Call This a Comeback national tour.

Fans can head in to the V Room this Friday night, 10 February, to catch this massive late-’90s act which blew minds at Big Day Out appearances.

Superheist will perform on the Sunshine Coast and in Toowoomba in a move that is sure to excite a hardened fanbase in this the

band’s first regional push in more than a decade.

The band, now fronted by wellknown Aussie heavy icon Ezekiel Ox, isn’t coming out underdone either with pundits calling its new album, Ghosts of the Social Dead, the band’s greatest work to date.

This is not a reunion, people, this is a retaking of the throne!

Tickets are from $18 and the show kicks off at 8pm at the V Room, Villa Noosa Hotel. Jump online at www.villanoosa.com.au or on www.moshtix.com.au to secure tickets.

Australian nu-metal Superhiest hits the V Room this Friday night.

Traditional classic jazz swinging in

What’s On?

By Hollie Harris Take a step back in time with John Braben’s King Oliver/ Jelly Roll Morton Band in Jazz at The J this Saturday night.

Get your feet tapping at a performance from this sensational two trumpet band formed in the same manner as "King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band.”

The musicians are John Braben and Ian Smith on trumpet, Andy Jenner on reeds, Mike Hawthorne on trombone, Jo Bloomfield on piano, Greg Garrett plays banjo, and Richard Stevens on the sousaphone.

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Jazz at the J kicks off this Saturday night. stomping, classic jazz in the traditional way will have members and guests up and dancing with echoes of the fabled Oliver Band. They will play many of the popular songs of the day including “Dippermouth Blues," “Sweet Like This," “Canal Street Blues," and “Doctor Jazz."

Capacity audiences enjoyed the last few shows at the J so

don’t miss out.

This Saturday 11 February from 7.30pm at The J. Early ticket purchase secures your preferred table with members $20 and guests $25. There will be a bar for drinks to purchase on the night.

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The day to spoil your Valentine Many people in countries such as Australia celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving flowers, chocolates, jewellery or other presents of all shapes and sizes to their loved ones or those they admire and of course, the romantic dinner.

This event falls on 14 February each year for those of us who need the reminder.

Also called Saint Valentine’s Day, 14 February is celebrated in many countries worldwide.

The origins of Valentine’s Day are not clear but many sources believe that it stems from the story of St Valentine, a Roman priest who was martyred on or around 14 February in the year 270 AD. Many of us love the opportunity to celebrate our romance with a picnic in the park or by sharing a romantic meal at a restaurant.

For those in the hinterland, Cooroy RSL will have a selection of special menu items available on Valentine’s Day with the added treat of a free creme brulee when the romantic couple order from this list, so head in to your friendly local for the same great service and value.

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The Sunshine Beach Surf Club is offering Valentines the Seafood Tower for two for $85 including a free bottle of wine to enjoy with a backdrop to rival anywhere else in the world.

For a classic Noosa backdrop perfect for romance, Bistro C on Noosa main beach sets the scene for a romantic dinner while ever-jubilant gentle waves roll in.

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2. Add the chocolate mixture to the shell, and let it set for one hour (freezer).

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Make lunch special again

It's time to grow your food business.

Some food for thought

By Hollie Harris Applications are now open for a new Food Accelerator Program, a game changer for our food and agribusiness industry.

FAN is excited to be partnering with the Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast (IC) to support the delivery of the Grow Coastal Program which has been made possible by a two-year funding agreement from the Queensland Government’s Advance Queensland initiative.

Featuring a bootcamp and three-month food accelerator program, Grow Coastal will find, fund and accelerate 12 ambitious food-related businesses in the region (includes Sunshine Coast, Noosa, More-

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Whether you’ve got a great idea that needs to get off the ground or you’re already trading and looking to scale up, this program can help steer your venture in the right direction with tried and tested, industry-specific tools, resources and international connections.

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The Sirocco Lunch Special returned on 1 February. Enjoy two courses for just $28 per person, available from noon to 2.30pm Tuesday to Saturday, including a glass of white, red or sparkling wine, soft drink or juice and a choice of three entrees and three mains.

The February menu offers Entrees Spinach and goats cheese filo, beetroot relish, caramelised walnuts and dukkah.

Smoked salmon on corn and chive fritter with chili jam and tahini yoghurt.

Cardamon spiced duck rillettes, fig jam, croutons, orange and rocket.

Mains Roasted vegetable and crunchy spiced chickpea salad with Persian fetta.

Thin and crispy Turkish sausage pizza with basil and pinenut pesto, cherry tomatoes and haloumi.

Whiting nicoise salad with green beans, Kalamata olives, Spanish onion and soft boiled egg.

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Valentine's Day pampering is only a click away.

No stress for Valentine’s massage rated as five stars for ‘skill’ and five stars for ‘value’,” Amanda said.

Now the site is offering gift vouchers for Valentine’s Day, so purchasing an in-home couples massage or just a relaxing spa day for a loved one is easier than ever.

Vouchers can be gift-wrapped and delivered anywhere in Noosa or sent by email, so it’s easy to send a unique gift of relaxation to that special someone.

At the time of appointment, a highly experienced and qualified massage therapist will arrive with a massage table and everything needed

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Come in and enjoy the beautiful energy instore, whilst browsing our large range of inspirational and thought provoking books, music, cds and dvds, tarot, angel and oracle cards; exquisite crystals, tumbled stones, jewellery, essential oils, Australian Bush Flower Essences, incense, feng shui products, dreamcatchers, sun catchers, affirmation banners, Himalayan salt lamps, Tibetan singing bowls and a huge selection of meaningful gifts and cards. We also offer psychic readings in store Monday – Friday. For all enquiries and bookings, please call Susie on 5448 0166.

We regularly post updates of new stock and happenings on Instagram and Facebook, so you’re most welcome to follow us to keep up to date with our latest offerings.

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With all of this in mind, www. massageandwellbeing.com was created, allowing clients to book in minutes for a massage at a clinic, or in their own homes or vacation spots.

Amanda said the mobile option, which sends therapists to homes, resorts or hotel rooms has been very popular, “We survey every customer post treatment via a customer survey and all of our mobile therapists have been

dent therapists with live scheduling.

Because she has been a therapist herself, she knows how vital a massage can be to well-being.

During her time as a therapist she worked tirelessly to help her clients feel relaxed and rejuvenated.

She realised during this journey that some booking procedures needed to be more streamlined for clients, as therapists couldn’t answer the phone while in treatment and many therapists didn’t have online booking systems.

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Action-packed swim festival This weekend the annual Noosa Summer Swim celebrates its fourth birthday with an actionpacked program of ocean swims and beach activities on Noosa Main Beach.

This summer the event expands to a two-day program of events, and the longer distances are expected to attract some of Australia’s fastest open water swimmers as well an international athletes.

Saturday 11 February offers a similar program of events as past years with 1km, 2km and 3km courses as well as the Junior Giants events, designed for kids aged 8-16 years.

Kids also get to swim alongside special guests including Event Ambassador Michael Klim and former Olympian Libby Trickett.

On Sunday 12 February, a new marathon distance event has been introduced - the 5.0km Noosa Grand Prix.

The elite field features Australia’s Rio Olympians Jarrod Poort and Gubecka Gibecka as well as five-time Japanese open water champion, Yasunari Hirai, who finished 8th in the 10km event at Rio De Janiero.

The new marathon distance swim is a multilap course around the sheltered waters of Noosa Main Beach.

This is the perfect opportunity for seasoned swimmers to go beyond the typical open water distances.

The new festival format is set to attract over 1500 swimmers across the weekend’s events

The Noosa Summer Swim is on this weekend and brings with it a new two-day program. along with more than 4000 supporters in-tow to soak up all that Noosa has to offer.

This summer, the Noosa Summer Swim is also lending its support to the fight against kids’ cancer through a new national partnership that will see thousands of swimmers get behind The Kids Cancer Project.

Swimmers who fundraise over $250 through he Noosa Summer Swim will have their entry fee refunded.

Online entries for all Noosa Summer Swim events are available until 4pm on Friday 10 February at http://worldseriesswims.com.au/.

Team Rafter take honours St Andrew’s Anglican College has kicked off term one with their annual Secondary Swim Carnival with over 600 students from the college’s four houses taking part in 320 races.

The four houses, Rafter, Burkett, Williamson and Hocknull, gathered their troops last Tuesday at the Noosa Aquatic Centre for the big day.

St Andrew’s Director of Sport, Steve Robson, said the day was hot, but full of fun, quality swimming and most importantly, amazing house spirit.

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Grace Kaihau and Riley Dixon from Noosa Heads Surf Club who placed first and second in the Under 17 Ironwoman race at Round 6 of Summer of Surf at Surfers Paradise on Saturday 4 February.

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With the continuation of our summer heat, the crowds are still flocking to our beaches and with the exception of an incident at Sunshine Beach, another safe weekend was recorded.

On Sunday afternoon at Sunshine Beach, a member of a boardriders club need attention, when following a dump he displayed the signs of possible spinal injuries.

Prompt action by the Sunshine Beach patrol, enabled the patient to be quickly stabilised.

Paramedics were called and the surfer was conveyed to the local hospital where a full examination happily revealed no spinal injuries.

After a short stay the patient was allowed to leave.

Unfortunately spinals are becoming all too frequent right along the Queensland coast.

If it happens that a family member or friend receives a severe blow to the head, don’t walk them around looking for lifesavers or lifeguards; keep them still, get someone to support their head and get help to bring the surf patrol to you.

Tonight, Thursday, our Wave Runner teams, with helicopter back-up, will hopefully take part in training exercises off Little Cove just adjacent to Noosa’s Main Beach.

This exercise which was previously planned for an eve-

ning prior to Christmas, will commence with twilight training at 5.30pm followed by a second exercise at 7pm.

The seven drivers involved, will attend a briefing prior to commencement.

The previous exercise was unfortunately cancelled at the last minute due to a sudden change in the weather, which deemed it too dangerous for helicopter participation.

Wave Runner coordinator Scott Summer said “This time we are hoping that the weather holds good. We find that the role of the Wave Runner is now ever-increasing. With our visitations to places like the National Park, which has several unpatrolled beaches (including the very dangerous Alexandria Bay,) on the increase, to keep the Wave Runner drivers at their peak is essential.”

It has been another big weekend for competitors.

At Alexandra Headlands the Noosa boat crews took part in the Round 2 of the Queensland Cup ASRL (Australia Surf Rowers League) and again performed well.

Taking three crews, all finished in the top three of their division; the reserves finished first ladies Under 19 and the masters both finishing in second place.

“Our next big one will be at Coolum on 25 February, Round 3 of the Cup,” said boat sweep/coach David Toomba.

At Surfers Paradise in Round 6 Summer of Surf, Noosa’s young guns again performed well.

In the Under 17 Female Ironwoman, Grace Kaihau finished first and Riley Dixon second.

Riley and Grace then doubled up with Courtney Bryant to finish second in the Taplin Relay.

Then the two girls stepped up to join Kat Davis in the Open Ladies Taplin and performed well to finish in fifth place.

In the Open Mens Board Race, Rhys Burrows took first with brother Conor in sixth place.

This was a top carnival with clubs from Wanda, Manly, Redhead, Newport and West Beach in Western Australia competing.

Add the Queensland clubs and you had a carnival of the best.

Also, congratulations to the Pirates Rugby League Club on the success of the Legends of League carnival held Saturday at Pirate Park.

Noosa Surf Club was only too happy to support.

A big ‘well done’ to our Sunshine Butterflies people and their children. Those in attendance will never forget Butterflies’ young man Alex Weatherall’s crashing run through the Australian Legends to score under the posts.

It was this incredible sporting gesture that made the evening such a hit for the 3000plus who were in attendance.

Thank you Legends and all workers for an unforgettable day.

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Big week for juniors

Bowlers hit the greens

By Brian Stockwell

POMONA BOWLS Wednesday ladies social day - winners were Elizabeth Dewhirst, Phyllis Roebuck and skip Tina Camp.

Thursday mixed social - with an excellent roll up on the green, the team of Maree Hodder and Jim (from Palm Lakes Resort) came home as winners while runners-up were Ann Carruthers and Bill Alford.

Friday Twilight - winners were Ian Hawkins and Rick Goulding with Peter Read and Denise Debus taking out the runners-up prize.

Saturday Hinterland Local League - Pomona players travelled to Woombye. The Men’s team won two rinks and lost two rinks with the final outcome down by three points. Unfortunately the Ladies also went down by two points - winning the pairs and losing the triples. All were close games and good sportsmanship on the green.

Men’s Championship Pairs - Daryl and Patrick Gray-Spence def Ian Alderton and Mark Keogh; Rick Goulding and Bill Alford def Mark Edwards and John Davies; Don Mallett and Greg Hodder def Charlie Dewhirst and Keith Muir; Greg Maher and Mel Hobbins def Curly Greig and Trevor Walsh.

- Kitty and Jack TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS Madills Challenge: Tewantin Noosa v Coolum Beach A new event to replace the Titanic Shield which used to be between Tewantin Noosa and Noosa Heads, has taken place. The old challenge ceased when Noosa Heads Bowls club closed for good a few years ago.

The new annual challenge took a lot of work between both Tewantin Noosa and Coolum clubs to eventuate.

The event was played on Sunday 29 January at Coolum Beach Bowls Club. A great number of club bowlers took interest and selectors had a hard time putting teams together, and a big thanks needs to go to them for the hard work they did for this event.

Tewantin Noosa 26 wins +97 def Coolum Beach 15 wins +12.

Tewantin Noosa winners: 1st: Gill Macdonald, Maree McCall, Kerrie Wilson and Jennie Smith; 2nd: Dave Clark, Dennis Burgess, Peter Gale and Dennis Coulter; 3rd: Don Gull, Arthur Lewis, Paul Rick and Ralphe Rickman; 4th: Bob Ginnaw, Kerry Donoghue, Matt Boltong and Gary Moss.

Second round winners: Trish Parker, Van Vignon, Pam Styles and Mary Ross.

Congratulations must also go to the event sponsors John Madill Toyota Noosaville.

Saturday - Tewantin Noosa Jackpot Pairs.

Winners: Peter Horton and Wayne Pendergast; Runners-up: Steve Chandler and Ron Evans.

Sunday - Premier 7s Division 1 Section 5 vs Banyo Bandits The match was played and again extreme heat made playing conditions harder. Tewantin Noosa won 2 rinks to 1. The only team to not win was the pairs whose opposition seem to have the luck of the Irish and seemed to escape plenty of times from being down in shots.

Monday - RSL Bowls Winners: Team Dibble: Runners-up: Team Rieck.

Tuesday - See Well Law Ladies Nominated Pairs Winners: S Gale and B Dickinson 2W +8; 2nd Winners: J Emery and J Ingram 2W +2.

Runners-up: D Imber and C Jones 1W +12; 2nd Runners-up: P Styles and M Ross 1W +7.

Wednesday - John Madill Toyota Men’s pairs Winners: Alan Shaw and Bob Schofield 2W +8; Runners Up: Keith Musgrave and Rudy Boyer 1W +16.

Thursday - Tewantin Noosa Jackpot Pairs Winners: Van Vignon and Peter Vignon 2W +10; Runners-up: Maree McCall and Mary Williams.

Thursday - Tewantin Noosa Twilight Pairs Winners: Robyn McAnelly and Lindsay Barker 2W +13; Runners-up: Jan Beckett and Bob Ginnaw 1W +7.

Super 8s commenced on Saturday 4 February.

Flash Jack Night Barefoot bowls is commencing 5.45pm Friday 10 February, and is open to all.

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NOOSA LIONS SOCCER A big week for junior first division players at the Noosa Lions - back to school on Monday and first preseason game against the Moreton Jets on Saturday.

The more highly credentialed NPL sides were not the only challenge the young Lions had to grapple with, as the temperature soared above 30C in the shade throughout the day.

The Moreton Region’s National Premier League sides had the better of the Noosa sides, but not by much.

Growing confidence in the Noosa Under 17s saw them lead for the majority of their match.

It wasn’t until some late game substitutions that the visitors slotted home two late goals to go one up.

Similarly, the Reserve Grade men led until the last minute of their game when the Jets managed to find an equaliser.

The Noosa Premier Men came out clearly the better side in the first quarter of their match, but a momentary lapse, just before the end of the first quarter, saw the visitors go one up.

After the drinks break the visitors stepped up, but certainly

Lions Under 15s in attack. didn’t dominate. Moreton’s persistent pressure saw them go two up in the last minute of the half.

Missing some of their normal strike weapons on the bench, Noo-

sa couldn’t find the back of the net despite numerous promising raids.

While the final scoreline of 3-0 wasn’t flattering, coach Kevin Aherne-Evans, saw enough in his

boys’ performance, against a team from the next competition level up, to be quietly confident going into the season opener in a couple of weeks’ time.

Partners share a good win COOROY GOLF THURSDAY Women's Aggregate Stableford Drawn Partners.

Winners: Carmel Clark and Sue Piggott (75); Runners-up: Assunta Easton and Shay Zulpo (72).

Rundown: Fay Wiggins and Patsy Fayne (71), Leith Barr and Barbara Kerr (71), Anne Kenzler and Eve Hunt (71), Jocelyn Rabjohns and Tina Thomas (70), Joyce McKay and Sue Sendall (70), Lynne Dawson and Doone Flanagan (69).

Approaches: Shay Zulpo, Eve Hunt.

Longest Putt: Sue Sendall.

SATURDAY Monthly Medal - Stroke and Putts.

Monthly Medal Winners: Wendy O’Hare (67), Sarah Brogden (68). Nett Event Winner: Wendy O’Hare (67); Runner-up: Sarah Brogden (68 c/b).

Rundown: Carole Clancy (68), Maria Taurer (69), Lynne Dawson (70), Lyn Blackmore (71), Louise Taylor (71).

Approaches: Louise Taylor, Leith Barr.

Birdie Box: Wendy O’Hare.

NOOSA PAR 3 SATURDAY February Monthly Mug. A Grade Nett Winner: Ed Tann 51; Runner-up: Michael Gooding 52 (2 way countback). B Grade Nett Winner: Steve McLean 49; Runner-up: Russell Miller 50 (2 way countback).

A Grade Gross: Michael Gooding 59 (2 way countback); B Grade Gross: Russell Miller 64.

Greens Hit (Donated by Keith and Denise Hill) A Grade: Duncan Chesney 9; B Grade: Peter Hall, Kim Poulsen 6.

Nearest to Pin: 1st Michael Gooding; 3rd Kim Poulsen; 5th

Jean Beasley; 12th Sandy Webb; 16th Phil Townsend.

Ball Run Down: Mary Hitchin 50; John Dakin 51; Sally Prosser 52; Duncan Chesney 52; Jill Jones 52; Ron Grady 52; Bill Nock 53; Phil Townsend 53; Neil Webb 53; Albert Cobb 53; Ella Angelides 53; Jan Pattle 54; Joan Bradley 54.

Members Draw: Michael Gooding.

Draw for Par: Merilyn Thomas (Unsuccessful).

NOOSA GOLF TUESDAY There were 205 entrants in the single stableford. Scratch Rating (M): 70.0.

Winners - A Grade: Wayne Mallett 12, 42; Leigh Hancock 7, 41; Michael Nassereddin 10, 39; Andrew Watson 9, 39.

B Grade: Ross Smith 16, 44; Paul Neate 13, 42; Dwight Bandman 14, 41; Clive Hart 15, 40.

C Grade: Denis Daebritz 22, 42; Scott Pritchard 20, 42; Dirk Derek 21, 41; Glenn Heath 21, 40.

Place Getters - John Mill 14, 40; Peter Croasdaile 23, 40; Neil Cole 13, 39; Alan Powell 22, 39; Warren Kay 24, 39; Dave Tebbutt 15, 39; Leon Jordan 16, 39; Glenn Puckeridge 16, 39; Terry Farrell 20, 39; Mervyn Neilson 18, 39; Douglas Brynes 15, 38; Ken Robinson 8, 38; Garry Foley 13, 38; Dylan Stone 17, 38; Aldo Zuzza 25, 38; John Welch 25, 38; Arthur Naumov 17, 38; Dorcen Walters 16, 37; Doug Rogers 11, 37; Andrew Broad 24, 37.

Nearest to Pin - A Grade: 5th R Beatie, 10th George Bell, 12th Brett Le Moy. B Grade: 5th J Jedynak, 7th P Griffiths, 12th Keith Howard. C Grade: 5th P Denis, 7th D Daebritz, 10th Peter Blyth, 12th John Stenson.

Adam’s a new Coolum life member

By Emily Burns COOLUM TENNIS CLUB The Coolum Tennis Club's Open Day was a great success, and the committee would like to thank all those involved in preparations for the event and also the lovely people who came and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.

The free Gamefit sessions, Junior Coaching and Speed Serve were among the most popular activities on the day.

Members look forward to seeing you around the club in this coming year and hopefully many more thereafter.

If you missed out make sure to book in and give tennis a try at Coolum.

During the club's Annual General Meeting, it was voted and confirmed that Adam Spence will be Coolum Tennis Club's newest Life Member.

Members would like to thank him for his ten plus years of dedication to the club.

Coolum Tennis Club has benefitted greatly from his hard work and friendly values which have helped establish the club as one of the most welcoming and community-orientated on the Coast.

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A reminder to all that weekly Social Tennis will continue this year.

Last year saw potentially the largest number of participation in the history of Coolum Tennis and the club looks forward to seeing you all again for some friendly competition.

Also this year the club is looking to form a veterans team who will compete one Sunday each month at various locations around Coast. If you are interested in participating, please contact the club.

And finally make sure to “Like“ Ash Tennis on Facebook for further news and updates.

Coolum Tennis Club's newest life member Adam Spence.

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Above: Greg Huglin behind the Red Epic.

Photo Albe Falzon.

Left: Tim Bonython aims his lens at Mark Mathews on a beast at The Right, WA. Photo Ord. Bluff, The Right, Teahupoo and Nazare.

Tim Bonython started filming big waves on his first trip to Hawaii in 1978, honing his craft to such a degree over the next 20 years that his 1998 film, Biggest Wednesday, which microscopically presents a next-level day at Jaws, is still regarded as a true classic of big wave film, and has sold more than 130,000 units in VHS and DVD. Following the success of Biggest Wednesday, Tim and his wife Sandrine set up the touring Australian Surf Film Festival, annually reviving the tradition of summer surf movies in small towns up and down the coast.

Now in his fifties, Tim has remained active behind the lens, winning many awards for his commercial work, continually chasing swells around the world and shooting landmark work at new locations such as Nazare, Portugal. Frequently putting himself in harm’s way to capture the shot, Tim was almost killed last year when a huge wave flipped his boat in Victoria.

Californian Greg Huglin, who made his first surf film as a college student in 1971, shared an Academy Award for cinematography for his work on the 2010 eco-documentary The Cove.

Between his start in San Francisco and his recent work while resident in Noosa, Greg has worked with the giants of the film business, mentored young wannabe film-makers like Jack Johnson (who did better with music) and has shot more than 200 feature films, shorts and commercials, mostly ocean-related.

Despite his stellar commercial career, Greg’s lifelong passion has been shooting monsters, and, like Tim, he has continued to chase huge swells around the world, filming extraordinary footage in California, Mexico and Hawaii.

Tim and Greg will present snippets of their life’s work in big waves, and tell the inside stories of how they got the shot, whether they got pitched over the falls, and how the hell today’s big wave chargers can pull into those black pits of death.

It’s going to be an exciting, enjoyable afternoon on Monday 6 March, and I can’t wait.

Tickets are available at www.noosafestivalofsurfing.com/shooting-monsters, but there are limited numbers, so hurry while stocks last.

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I’M a bit too young (no laughing please) to have caught the fabulous tent show surf movies of the late 1950s and early '60s, when often the film-maker himself - Bud Browne, John Severson, Val Valentine, and later Bob Evans - would sit next to the screen with a tinny mic in his hand and narrate his own movie.

By the time I saw my first surf movie - Slippery When Wet, as I recall - they had graduated to actual cinemas, where vast hordes of us gremmies would gather to hoot and holler, stamp our feet and roll Jaffas down the aisles.

The climactic scene, where we would collectively lose it, screaming, kicking the chair in front and smashing our fists on the arm rests, was always the big wave wipeout sequence, where Greg Noll, Jose Angel, Peter Cole and friends would freefall down the face at Waimea and surely die ... you would think.

It’s more than half a century since those halcyon days, and surfing and surf movies have changed so much a time traveller would not recognise them. Except for one thing. The most exciting sequence is still the massive waves and wipeouts finale. The names and locations have changed, of course, and modern cinematography takes you inside the experience in a way that an old Bolex on top of a hill never could, but the thrill is just the same. Oh my god, he’s paddling, he’s up, he’s never going to make it and look at this monster jacking up in front of him! Goose bumps, or chicken skin, as our friends over there in Trumpland say.

Since the advent of tow-in, flotation equipment and high-tech speed guns, the act of riding huge waves has become far more technical - enabling today’s chargers to ride waves more than twice as large as those ridden in the '60s. And so too has the technology of big wave cinematography, the art of shooting monsters.

Sophisticated cameras like the Red Epic and fast-moving inflatables have enabled today’s big wave filmers to get closer to the action than ever before, to slow it down so that we can understand the forces of nature in play, and to present it from a variety of angles so that the surfer’s engagement (not to mention proximity to death) can be comprehended.

Big wave cinematography is a thrilling and often dangerous pursuit, and I am delighted to be hosting a luncheon at the Laguna Real Estate Noosa Festival of Surfing featuring two of the biggest names in the genre. Appropriately titled Shooting Monsters, and interspersed with several courses of great food at El Capitano on Hastings Street, this video and talk show will highlight the work of Australia’s Tim Bonython and America’s Greg Huglin. Both veterans in the genre, they have very different and very entertaining perspectives on the big wave experience, having shot on the biggest days ever ridden at places like Peahi (Jaws), Shark Park, Mavericks, Todos Santos, Shipstern’s

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League of their own sport today NOOSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEST SPORTS COVERAGE

Legends of League carnival kicked off with barefoot bowls at Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club then on to the Legends of League Dinner at the Noosa Leisure Centre. The big game day on Saturday at Pirate Park in Tewantin was a huge success with over 3000 in attendance, cheering on our teams.

The highlight of the event was watching the evening match where our Australian legends of league battled it out with the local blokes who are legends in their own right.

Pirates Junior president Paul Dwyer with Senior president Greg Christensen.

Anthony Zipf, Russell Britten and Gus Stewart.

Shenanigans at the legends barefoot bowls at Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club.

Legends Scott Hill, Brad Meyers and Peter Civoniceva.

Brenden Williams, Wayne Syrch, Gary Rodgers, Sandra Holm, Noel Goldthorpe, Gary Organ and Scott Hill getting ready to enjoy a barefoot bowls comp to kick off the Legends of League weekend.

Andrew and Linda Squires with Legend of League representative Craig Wilson.

Corey Stitt, Angela and Robert Soens and Matt Gould.

Noosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s off shore scene is really firing

By Jack Mangrove There were a few opportunities to get off shore last weekend with Sunday being the pick.

A lot of boats headed out with most boat-ramp carparks full to overflowing. Laguna Bay has been producing good numbers of spotted mackerel as well as the odd tuna during the day, small metal slugs around that 15 to 25g mark have working well.

A high speed retrieve is needed as they like fast moving objects.

Halls Reef and Jew Shoal has seen anglers landing a nice bag of reef fish including cod, sweetlip, snapper and tusk fish. Pilchards and live yakkas were the best baits to be using.

Sunshine Reef has been firing with trout lately, live baits are the prime bait rigged on snelled hooks and fish hard to the bottom.

Sunshine Reef has also been producing quality numbers of spanish mackerel on deeper run pilchards and slimy mackerel, this method has seen some outstanding results. Trolling hardbodies like the Samaki Pacemakers and trolling squid skirts has also seen success.

The outer reefs like Barwon Banks and the Hards are also turning it on with some great reef fish including snapper, pearl perch, mauri cod, trout, spangled emperor, and schools of cobia.

North Reef has been firing with a good mix of reef species as well

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as pelagics that have all been feeding hard. In the Noosa River, bream and whiting have been on the chew in big numbers around the river mouth, Dog Beach and Frying Pan areas.

Live baits like worms and yabbies have been the outstanding baits of choice. Using a basic running sinker rig with a size four bloodworm longshank hook, size two ball sinker and six pound fluorocarbon leader has been the way to go.

Fishing live baits at night saw anglers land some nice mangrove jack around the back of the sound fishing the run out tide.

The Tewantin marina has also been a prime spot. Flathead are in great numbers with the deeper drop offs holding fish as the tide runs out.

Mud crabs are also in good numbers and seem to be in better numbers upriver from the Tewantin boat ramp, fresh mullet has been the prime bait, make sure you soak those pots for at least one tide cycle.

Bream, whiting, dart and flathead have been caught along Noosa north shore and Teewah Beach. Fishing the deep clean gutters using fresh pippies, live worms and frozen peeled prawns has seen some great results.

Fishing up toward Double Island has seen small jew, tarwhine and tailor caught during the low light hours of the morning and afternoon using pilchards on ganged hooks.

Rock anglers have also been getting some nice fish with Noosa National Park and Coolum Rocks fish-

John Naughton with a couple of nice sweetlip. ing well for sweetlip and squire.

So on behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures! noosatoday.com.au

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