Noosa Today - 04th May 2017

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I have the great pleasure of reporting for Noosa Today, having taken over the role from Jolene who is embarking on a new journey.

I’m not new to the job of reporting as I come from a background with News Corp having edited several of their community newspapers and been a journalist for many years prior to this. I am, however, new to reporting in the Noosa area though not a newcomer, having lived at Peregian Beach for the past few years and holidayed here for decades.

I’m married to a wonderful photographer, Rob, and between us we have four children.

I am looking forward to further exploring this slice of heaven, meeting as many of you as possible and sampling more of the local delights.

As a journalist I love finding out what makes a community tick and I look forward to hearing your stories and your views.

As a resident I love the relaxed way of life in Noosa, the warmth of its people and the welcoming of dogs at cafes.

If you have something you think Noosa Today should know, please call the office or send me an email at margaret.maccoll@ noosatoday.com.au Margie Maccoll

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FOOD AND WINE AT ITS BEST Noosa Food and Wine Festival is almost here! Showcasing the very best food, wine and produce of our region, there are over 70 events across the weekend to choose from. Our readers have a chance to win one of five day passes for two to The Woods Wine and Produce Village to use on the Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Simply email newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au with your name, phone number and answer to this question - Which chef inspires you? Entries close Thursday 11 May, at noon. There are five double passes up for grabs and we will phone you if you have won. Tickets can be collected from our headquarters on Mary Street in Noosaville between 8.30-5pm up until the event. Five random entries will be selected.

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NEWS Fed up with holiday accommodation that leaves her literally outside in the cold, Tanya Barton is on a mission to build a wheelchair-friendly holiday option on the Sunshine Coast financed through crowdfunding.

FOCUS ON TEWANTIN Historic Tewantin is home to interesting shops, funky cafes, thriving businesses and the popular Noosa Marina. We focus on this regional gem this week.

LIFESTYLE David Berns Real Estate is offering a slice of Hinterland paradise - a beautiful home set on 2.7 acres within easy reach of Noosa Heads, Cooroy township, the airport and numerous beaches.

BETWEEN THE FLAGS The name John Thorpe may not be known to many on the coast. However it is this type of lifesaver whose dedication to our core business of beach patrolling, as Ron Lane reports.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT… Life savers brave rough seas to lay a wreath.

More extreme weather events such as flooding are predicted to result from climate change impacts.

NOOSA BRACES FOR CLIMATE STORMS

LIFE SAVERS WAVE OFF THE SEASON In surf deemed too dangerous to swim, life savers at Sunshine Beach took to the waves on Sunday for their last patrol of the season to honour those who have died.

The windy conditions did not deter the SLSQ helicopter or life saver 36, as they call it, from joining colleagues to lay a wreath to remember those who have drowned and SLSQ members who have died.

The memorial service held at alternate beaches across the Sunshine Coast each year brings together Surf Lifesaving Queensland (SLSQ) members across the region.

SLSQ chaplain Don Johnson thanked the volunteers without whom the service “would be nothing”.

The “red and gold heroes on the beach” this year performed 317 rescues, more than 11,300

first aid treatments, many for bluebottle stings, and more than 22,000 preventative actions, he said.

“That’s 317 families who have someone they would not otherwise have,” he said.

SLSQ Sunshine Coast regional manager Aaron Purchase said a combination of prolonged hot weather and northerly winds had resulted in greater numbers of bluebottle in the area and more stings.

He said across the season the waves had been milder with only one extreme weather event brought on by Cyclone Debbie during which life savers preformed two separate rescues.

Tragically a 70-year-old woman lost her life at Alexandra Hills Beach. ●

Residents have until this Friday to have their say on Noosa Shire Council’s Coastal Hazard Adaptation Plan (CHAP) to help shape the Noosa plan for long-term climate change impacts.

The CHAP will detail how Noosa Council and the community will adapt to potential impacts such as rising sea levels, coastal erosion, increased frequency and intensity of severe storm events and flooding.

Council’s project officer Grant Hinner said the CHAP was a critical part of Noosa’s long-term planning as it would inform of climate-related risks prior to their occurrence.

“It may be some time before we see any climate change-related impacts but it’s important we begin taking pro-active steps to better understand and plan for climate-related changes,” he said.

Council received $490,000 to develop the CHAP over the next two years through the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection’s QCoast2100 program.

Residents can share their thoughts at yoursay.noosa. qld.gov.au, by email at mail@noosa.qld.gov.au or post them to PO Box 141, Tewantin, Qld, 4565. ●

NEW LIFE AT PEREGIAN GOLF COURSE of the Queensland Junior Girls team, and who shot a ladies’ course record of four under par in a recent competition at the course, said that the course is nearly back to its best.

“The fairways have come up very well after the renovations, the greens are running true and I am really enjoying playing one of the best courses on the Sunshine Coast again,” Mr Denny said.

“Getting the course back into shape has been a journey. Although we don’t have members, we do have Lifestyle Player Passes. These are proving popular because they include half price green fees, 30 per cent off range balls and discounts off golf carts.

“More people are coming along to the Par Bar for a drink, to watch sport on Foxtel and enjoy the venue.

“Overall, we are on an upward trajectory and we have a few exciting things in the pipeline.

“We invite the local community to come and have look, a drink at the bar, a round of golf, have a lesson or a swing on the range. It’s a whole new experience,” he said. ●

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New life has been breathed into Peregian Golf Course

by Melbourne-based Golf Management Services (GSM) after the club was closed in mid-2016.

The company, with an optional 10-year lease on the course, has begun transforming operations at the course since it reopened in December.

“We are working hard to create a progressive, completely inclusive golfing venue in keeping with the relaxed Sunshine Coast atmosphere," Ian Denny, Managing Director of GSM, said.

“No fussy dress standards and much greater access for public play, for example. We are now providing a great golf course, lovely bar and a relaxed atmosphere for everyone.”

Despite the heat of a long summer, extensive roadworks near the entrance to the course on Peregian Springs Drive and then the post-cyclone clean-up closing part of the course, the number of golfers wanting to play in the regular weekly competitions has grown, along with social players just keen to have a hit.

Fourteeen-year-old Cassie Porter, who is a member

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IN FOOD Son Ethan tucks into Julie Jansen’s handiwork.

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cookbook, being a stay-home mum to son, Ethan, 8, volunteering at his school tuckshop and working with husband Marinus in their business Padre Coffee.

Julie had a dream beginning to her career when, straight out of university, she landed a job at the Nine Network writing recipes for the popular What’s Cooking with Geoff Jansz daytime television show.

“We had some amazing talent come on the show international guests like Harry Connick Jnr doing guest appearances,” she said.

“The producer would come up with a theme working with the seasons. I’d be writing recipes. We had a test kitchen at Channel 9. One day we shopped, the next day we tested everything and perfected it, then we’d have a recording day once a week,” she said.

The experience taught Julie to work under pressure, to always get the recipe right and led to writing and food styling for magazines and cookbook authors.

“People always blame themselves if something they do from a cookbook doesn’t work. Some recipes, even

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elebrity and luxury has oft surrounded Julie Jansen but it is food born from a childhood on her family orchard that set her career path from which she has never faltered.

A cook, author and businesswoman, Julie’s journey with food was reinforced at RMIT where she studied consumer science.

It was the knowledge of food combinations and the importance of precise measurements Julie learnt during her studies that have contributed to her success.

Her love of food came from a home life where both her parents as well as her grandmother were “always baking”.

“We had one of those kitchens where the table is in the middle. It’s where everything happened. And growing up on an orchard we were always cooking and eating. It seemed obvious to me what direction to go,” she said.

It has most recently transported her in Sunshine Beach where she is busy juggling the roles of writing her second

in big name books, just don’t work,” she said.

“When you’ve done a lot of cooking and when you know the basics, creating a new recipe is just a variation of an idea. You can twist it to become new and interesting, but you have to get the quantities right.”

Julie left television to embark on a working holiday. In London she found both her husband, New Zealand-born Marinus, and a job that would inspire her future.

Julie landed on her feet when she gained a position at Notting Hill’s famous Books for Cooks, run by Rosie Kindersley and Eric Treuille.

The shop is crammed with cookbooks, has a kitchen out the back where recipes are tested, a cafe upstairs for cooking classes and was frequented by top chefs including Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay.

“It was the most beautiful job,” she said.

Each year Rosie and Eric produced their own cookbook and again it was the attention to measurements and testing that drew Julie’s attention.

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“WE’VE SEEN A WHOLE OTHER SIDE OF FOOD UP HERE. IT’S A DIFFERENT SCENE. IT’S PRODUCEDRIVEN, FRESH, YOU FEEL THE SEASONALITY”

“It’s a small A3 book with a mixture of recipes, all really well-tested, from celebrity cooks and well-known authors,” she said.

“I thought wow, what a cool little book.”

The bookshop had other spin-offs. Julie found herself assisting celebrity chefs Nigella and Donna Hay at food and wine expos and catering for boardroom meetings.

It led her to catering to the wealthy on holiday in the Mediterranean, opening her eyes to another world.

“They had these villas where people would come and go and garages full of luxury cars. They’d be at drinks by the pool at 5 and we’d prepare something tasty to accompany it.

They might drive to Monaco to go dancing and we’d have supper ready on their return.”

When Julie’s visa ran out she and Marinus moved to Melbourne full of fresh ideas and opened The Cookbook Kitchen in Surrey Hills, inspired by Books for Cooks.

“We had menus which referenced page numbers in cookbooks. People loved the concept and it was a hit,” Julie said.

“It was out of the way and a real find when people stumbled across it.”

They set up catering business Appetite Cooking where Marinus, an IT professional and fellow foodie, used his skills to give them the edge by establishing a website and online ordering.

When the couple’s son Ethan was born, Julie felt strongly about wanting to be an at-home mum and it gave her the opportunity to finally write a cookbook she’d been planning for a decade.

“Super tested” recipes collected over that time went into the creation of Julie’s book, Apricots and Apron Strings, the name dedicated to the orchard where it all began.

The book is beautifully presented with exciting and simple ideas and even includes recipes for the renowned sweet and savoury muffins served at their Padre cafes.

Marinus researched coffee beans and roasting with the efficiency you would expect from an IT expert.

The cafe showcases the variety of coffees it roasts, prides itself on knowledge sharing and uses only the finest

Slayer machines to create its coffee.

Padre coffee opened in Melbourne as a coffee roastery and expanded to three cafes before the family looked for inspiration elsewhere.

Frequent visitors to Peregian Beach for holidays, the couple two years ago decided to make their beachside retreat a home they could enjoy all the time.

The Jansens opened their fourth Padre Coffee in Noosaville and Julie has been inspired by Noosa’s food scene to begin a second book.

“We’ve seen a whole other side of food up here. It’s a different scene. It’s produce-driven, fresh, you feel the seasonality,” she said.

“It’s a smaller place, you feel more connected and you are meeting people who are food producers. It’s more real here.”

She also volunteers at the tuckshop, where she is on a committee looking at healthy choices.

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NEWS Tanya Barton wants to make holiday accommodation more accessible.

GET WALKING FOR HEART WEEK Noosa Council is celebrating Heart Week by promoting Walking Groups in Tewantin and Pomona and providing first aid training for 60 hardworking local volunteers.

Community Development manager Alison Hamblin said council invited community groups to nominate two volunteers each to complete a day’s First Aid Training during Heart Week, which runs from 30 April to 6 May. “The response was overwhelming,” Ms Hamblin said. “We’re thrilled about how excited the community groups have been to get the chance to take part in this training.”

Council is also encouraging people to join a local walking group to keep their hearts healthy with two groups available - the Pomona Pacers and the Tewantin Tickers.

The Pomona Pacers walk Monday to Friday at 7pm from Pomona Community House, with a social coffee after Wednesday’s walk.

The Tewantin Tickers meet at 6.30am Monday to Thursday at the Noosa Marina for a 5km walk along the Noosa River.

To find out more about Pomona Pacers call Leonie on 0409 628 646 or for the Tewantin Tickers call Janet on 1300 362 787. ●

CANCER TRIALS Sunshine Coast residents will have access to breakthrough clinical trials for new cancer treatments following a partnership between USC and one of the Coast’s largest private clinics for cancer patients.

The USC Clinical Trials Centre at Sippy Downs will partner with leading clinicians from the Sunshine Coast Haematology and Oncology Clinic for the innovative and regionally relevant research.

Oncologists and haematologists at the Buderim clinic will join with a USC team led by USC Clinical Trials centre director Lucas Litewka to investigate treatment options such as new drugs or combination therapies.

Mr Litewka said people seeking cancer treatment options should first consult their current doctors.

Doctors seeking to refer patients to a USC clinical trial can go to www.usc.edu.au/ctc. ●

TANYA’S ON A MISSION Fed up with holiday accommodation that leaves her literally outside in the cold, Tanya Barton is on a mission to build a wheelchair-friendly holiday option on the Sunshine Coast financed through crowd-funding.

Tanya lives with cerebral palsy and loves to travel but past experiences have left her staying at home rather than risking her chances on places promising to be wheelchair accessible.

“A lot of holiday accommodation outlets tell you they are wheelchair friendly, but they are not,” she said.

In the past Tanya has been prevented from even entering a unit because the path was blocked by a raised ledge. Another time she couldn’t access the shower with her wheelchair.

“I couldn’t get my wheelchair in the cubicle, let alone my chair and carer. So I had to shower outside at the pool shower every day which was freezing cold,” she said. “It was either that or go home.”

She says her experiences are not uncommon, but

she knows how good a holiday can be.

Tanya has fond memories of staying at units on the Gold Coast as a child in “truly wheelchair-accessible units” but they no longer exist.

In an ambitious project Tanya aims to raise $900,000 through a crowdfunding campaign to build or purchase and adapt holiday accommodation to be what she calls “choose ability accommodation”.

This would give people with disabilities and mobility issues the ability to enjoy a holiday at comparable costs to people without a disability.

She has been discussing her design ideas with disability access consultants, who she will be working with to comply with building codes.

Tanya has set up a GoFundMe site called Ramp to Paradise and raised about $4000 in the past two months.

Donations can be made at www.gofundme.com/ ramp-to-paradise. ●

HELP PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Not-for-profit organisation United Synergies wants residents to help cut the region’s domestic violence rate and attend their Take a Stand #Together for Safer Families event.

The Sunshine Coast Vulnerable Persons Unit report the region has a high domestic violence rate with 56 incidents across the Easter weekend alone.

Held to recognise Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in May, the event will bring together support services and fun family activities. There will be talks and opportunities for safe conversations about domestic violence.

Keynote speaker will be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement and Cultural Advisor from Relationships Australia, Deborah Bennet.

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NEWS Koala numbers are under threat from loss of habitat and disease.

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WALK FOR THE KOALA Wild Koala Day was celebrated at Noosa on 3 May, with an awareness-raising walk through Noosa Heads National Park.

Queensland Koala Crusaders president Meghan Halverston and wildlife photographer Bernard Jean led the walk to tell participants about the local koalas and what they could do to help them.

The group was formed from existing groups in 2012 following the Sunshine Coast Koala Summit to be “a voice for the koala” and works together with conservation groups and koala experts.

Meghan said there were ways people could help koalas in the region, which were struggling to survive under threats from habitat loss, disease, car hits and dogs.

She said members of the community could assist researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast by letting them know where the koalas were and the group was always looking for active members.

“We all want to see wild koalas in the future,” she said.

She said the group was looking for a site to expand its work, particularly in education and had earmarked the vacant TAFE site which lies in koala habitat as an ideal location. ●

Tourism Noosa has launched its Tourism Strategy Noosa 2017-2022, setting a strategic vision for the future of tourism in the region.

Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham said the tourism strategy outlined Tourism Noosa’s future directions for the leadership and management of the tourism industry.

“The strategy recognises the importance of tourism as the Noosa region’s largest single economic driver, with flow-on benefits to the wider community, and aims to secure and build on Noosa’s position as one of Australia’s leading visitor destinations by identifying opportunities for growth,” he said.

“Importantly it sets as its number one key performance indicator, the target of achieving tourism expenditure of over $1 billion a year, every year by 2022. This is vital to be able to retain and build on the 22,000 local jobs that currently exist due to the tourism industry.”

Mr Massingham said Tourism Noosa had identified four key goals in the priority areas of marketing, events, product development and sustainability.

The goals include developing a focus on value over volume by targeting high-yielding visitors, particularly from interstate and international markets, as well as identifying, attracting and nurturing new world-class visitor experiences, events and accommodation options in the region.

The plan also outlines Tourism Noosa’s goal to spread the benefits and reduce the impacts of seasonality with greater dispersal of visitor expenditure across the destination and through increased off-peak and mid-week visitation, as well as lift customer satisfaction by assisting tourism

Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham with the five-year Tourism Strategy document. operators to deliver exceptional customer service.

Mr Massingham said the key goals will be achieved by a range of specific actions in each year of the five-year strategy.

“Noosa is one of Australia’s leading holiday destinations, attracting approximately 2.36 million visitors in 2016, generating over $900 million annually and the tourism strategy aims to ensure we continue to grow the value of tourism across the Noosa region,” he said.

“This new tourism strategy builds upon the previous plan we developed for 2013-2016 and clearly identifies key opportunities for the destination to further grow the benefits of tourism, simultaneously promoting the economic, social and ecological sustainability of the region.”

Mr Massingham said Tourism Noosa would continue to take a destination management approach. ●

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NEWS OUR BRAND AMBASSADORS The search is on for a Noosa family who want to share their favourite family-friendly destinations with national and international travellers.

The ambassador search is a joint initiative of family travel platform Bound Round and Virgin Australia who are teaming up with state and regional tourism boards to promote domestic tourism within the family segment through the “Families of Australia” campaign.

One family will be selected from 21 regions around Australia, including the Sunshine Coast region, to experience the best local attractions and destinations.

The family will receive a camera to record their experiences and will be supported by a Bound Round video producer to capture footage of their experience.

The videos will be showcased on Virgin Australia’s in-flight entertainment system and on boundround.com, providing valuable exposure for the featured regions and attractions.

Each selected family will also win a two-night stay at any BIG4 Holiday Park.

Bound Round founder and CEO Janeece Keller said Australian families were seven times more likely to travel domestically than internationally.

“With so many families travelling around the country, we know how important it is they have access to great content that helps them decide how to spend their precious family time,” she said.

“These video stories will provide a great way to connect directly with travelling families, and show them the great depth and breadth of experiences available around the country.”

Families are invited to apply to become the ‘face’ of their region through www.offers. boundround.com/families-of-australia. ●

USC students and staff collected more than a tonne of rubbish from a well-used stretch of Fraser Island beach.

HATCHLINGS GET A HELPING HAND Green sea turtle hatchlings getting caught in rubbish were among the worrying discoveries by USC students conducting a major clean-up of Fraser Island’s beach front.

About 120 USC students and 10 staff members recently collected more than a tonne of rubbish from a 30km stretch between the southern tip of the island and Eurong.

USC Professor of Marine Science Thomas Schlacher said the students were surprised to discover that the stunning and treasured open eastern beaches

of the World Heritage site were so heavily and widely contaminated by plastic litter.

“Once you start looking carefully it becomes obvious that dozens to hundreds of small plastic fragments cover virtually every square metre of the upper beach and the foredunes,” Professor Schlacher said.

“Almost half of all litter was deposited in the low dunes and hidden from view by spinifex grass which ‘masks’ the litter.”

The clean-up was inspired by concerns about the beach rubbish from second-year Animal Ecology students visiting the island for field studies as part of the degree’s Marine and Coastal Ecology course.

Professor Schlacher said it would now become a regular course activity.

“USC has a research and learning centre at Dilli Village, and as ‘users’ of the island, we wanted to make a positive contribution to the island’s environmental condition.

“It also seemed somewhat incongruous to us that thousands of people drive past rubbish items every day and nobody bothers to stop to pick up the obvious items.”

He said among the most unusual finds was a complete bed head, half a fibreglass tinny and a highheel thong created by somebody nailing a wooden wedge to a standard thong.

Other items included plastic bags and drums, fishing and camping gear, ropes, seedling containers, plastic and glass bottles and computer parts.

It is estimated that most of the material had been washed ashore, including debris swept into rivers from recent heavy rain.

“It is possible to make sure that our treasured coastlines remain attractive and harm to marine life is reduced by being careful to discard all rubbish properly.” ●

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BUTTERFLIES NEED A SHED TO FLOURISH Sunshine Butterflies is calling on the community to help the charity erect a 25-metre steel shed at their Cooroibah property.

The shed was originally destined for Vietnam but has now been donated by the Australian Defence Force.

Project manager Rob Purves now needs help to put the shed together, as well as mentor 15 young men who are working towards their certificate I in construction.

Charity founder and CEO Leanne Walsh said it was always difficult to kick start each stage of the “Our Backyard” McKinnon Drive project without funding.

“Before we can break open the crates and put our trainees to work to gain construction skills, the urgency is to lay the concrete slab which is quoted at about $30,000 due to the size, slope and contour of the land,” she said.

To kickstart the fund-raising appeal, Noosa Rotary Daybreak has made Sunshine Butterflies one of their beneficiaries of the annual May Book Fest which will give the group seed funds to get start some construction.

“We are now seeking further assistance in the form of donations, materials and expertise to get this shed up, which will provide an undercover space for skills development for jobs, learning and living,” Leanne said.

Any businesses or community organisation that would like to assist can phone Sandy Bolton on 0405 483 579. ●

Former councillor Russell Green with Sunshine Butterflies founder Leanne Walsh, with the donated shed from the Australian Defence Force when they first arrived in 2015.

CWA MARKS 90 YEARS Tewantin-Noosa branch of the CWA recently celebrated their 90th anniversary. Members joined together to tell tales of yesteryear, then celebrated with the cutting of a cake. The CWA is the largest women’s organisation in Australia.

The Tewantin-Noosa CWA branch has offered a diverse range of opportunities for members for the past 90 years and welcomes new members. ●

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SMIDDY FUND-RAISING Fun, fitness and fund-raising were high priorities when Noosa’s Smiling For Smiddy team held a charity dinner at Esco on Gympie Terrace. The event, hosted by Anna Ocysek, Selina Hayes and Kerrie Reynolds, raised more than $6000 for the Mater Hospital’s cancer research program.

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ASTHMA TRIALS The University of the Sunshine Coast Trials Centre is looking for volunteer participants in a trial to test the effectiveness and safety of a new triple therapy medicine to better manage and treat asthma. Centre director Lucas Litewka said volunteers were needed to test the medicine which combined corticosteroids that helped reduce inflammation and bronchodilators that helped open up and relax the muscles in the airways of the lungs.

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NEWS Residents can join a national effort to help the threatened Glossy BlackCockatoo, next month, by joining the Glossy BlackCockatoo Birding Day. Volunteers from across the shire will come together on Sunday 14 May to keep a watchful eye on local Glossy BlackCockatoos.

“The volunteers collect valuable information on the birds for the Glossy Black Noosa Council is asking Cockatoo Conservancy, an residents to help look organisation committed out for the threatened to conservation of this ‘glossy’ on 14 May. species,” says Tyron de Kauwe, of the Noosa Council’s Environment Services team.

“Keeping accurate records of the glossies helps our understanding of how these birds live and move around the Noosa area.”

The ‘glossies’, as they are known, are magnificent birds, with large powerful beaks and red tail feathers.

The council will host a post-survey get-together for volunteers at a known Glossy Black-Cockatoo watering hole from 4.30pm on the day.

The get-together will be held at the small clearing next to the Sunshine Beach State High School gate 2, Grasstree Court, near the Sunshine Beach shops.

Those taking part are invited to attend training sessions at Noosa Council from 4pm to 5pm on Wednesday 10 May. Register to take part in Glossy Black-Cockatoo Birding Day by contacting Tyron de Kauwe at on 5329 6244, or by email: tyron.dekauwe@noosa.qld.gov.au ●

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Julie Annabel has armfuls of warm knits for winter.

A close call with death inspired professional knitter to Sydney’s entertainment set, Julie Annabel, to use her needles to help the homeless and traumatised.

The Tewantin resident said while in Nambour Hospital a few years ago she had a “brain seizure and died”.

It took hospital staff 15 minutes to revive her and after recovering the 61-year-old decided to use her knitting for those in need.

Julie’s beanies and scarves are a far cry from the flamboyant costumes she made to grace the stages of Sydney, but she couldn’t be happier.

“I know I could (knit) for other people but I do it for the homeless. I do it because I want to. It gives me a lot of pleasure and satisfaction,” she said.

Julie knits beanies and scarves over summer, then turns her hand to trauma teddies in the winter months.

With new wool she purchases herself, Julie has this summer completed 45 beanies and 30 scarves which she will give to homeless people to warm them during the coming cooler months.

A speedy knitter, Julie completes a scarf in two days and a beanie in just three hours.

“I’ve been knitting for a long time,” she said. “My grandmother taught me when I was a little girl."

Julie’s grandmother knitted until she was 100 years old, passing away a year later.

“She was the Red Cross’s number one trauma teddy knitter,” Julie said.

In what has become a family tradition Julie, who is a member of the Tewantin Noosa Red Cross, has taken over her grandmother’s position knitting trauma teddies.

Meanwhile, her mother co-ordinates their distribution in hospitals and disaster centres across the nation and overseas. ●

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NEW FACES GET A WARM WELCOME Noosa Life Chiropractic in Tewantin and PRDnationwide Peregian Beach celebrated opening their doors this week with ‘meet and greet’ events, introducing themselves to their new community.

Robert Craig and his wife, Rebecca enjoyed catching up with Noosa Life Chiropractic arrival, Dr Matt O'Keeffe.

Noosa MP Glen Elmes and his wife Lesleigh with the Noosa Life Chiropractic team.

Donna Hinshaw, owner and principal PRDnationwide Peregian Beach Gail Lefebvre and Rob Hollis.

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PRDnationwide held their own “open house” to celebrate their new home in Peregian Beach last Thursday evening.

Marcella and Mark Barton were there.

Nicola Jones, Todd Redman and Fiona Reid at the PRDnationwide opening.

New chiropractic assistant, Nancy McKenzie shared some time with Noel Page and Leoni Bouquey last Friday at Noosa Life Chiropractic.

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NEWS GRANTS BOOST FOR CLUBS When your country footy club is as small as the Pomona/ Cooroy and District Australian Football Club, every member needs to lend a hand and every donation is much appreciated.

The Pomona Demons gained a boost this week along with several community groups to receive financial assistance from the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program.

Club secretary Paul Bruce said the club had less than 100 players with this year’s season only in its second game.

While AFL doesn’t draw the same numbers in Queensland as rugby or league, the club has a strong team of volunteers and business supporters in the community.

“It was set up by a couple of Victorians about 40 years ago and games were played in the showgrounds in Pomona,” Paul said.

“Over the years volunteers have put more and more work into it.”

Through fund-raising efforts and grants the Demons have managed to acquire their own clubhouse.

There's a canteen run on game days and maintaining the grounds is a constant challenge.

The Demons Club received a grant of $4500 toward running costs. Other regional recipients included Noosa Touch Association which gained $2500 for outdoor furniture and equipment and Peter Maher Noosaville which received $2300 for heating, cooling and cleaning.

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said the grants of between $1000 and $5000 enabled local organisations to better support their volunteers.

“Our communities wouldn’t be the same without the efforts of local volunteers, doing the extraordinary, improving the lives of others,” he said.

“This funding recognises the work and contributions of volunteers, who give their time and energy to help build stronger, more cohesive communities.”

Next week from 8 May is National Volunteer Week, held annually to recognise the important work of our volunteers and their organisations. ●

Alfie Shacklock with his cup for winning the Junior Alana Haines Australasian Award and fellow dancers from The Dance Centre Peregian Springs, April Stephens (13 years, left) and Milana Goud (12 years, and a semi-finalist) who also competed in Wellington.

YOU LITTLE CHAMPION! On Easter Monday, 12-year-old Alfie Shacklock from The Dance Centre Peregian Springs, won the Junior Alana Haines Australasian Award in Wellington, New Zealand.

After four days of intense classical ballet competition, an international panel of judges from

Australia and New Zealand judged Alfie as the best junior dancer from a field of 150 junior dancers.

Alfie’s prize includes a scholarship to the Australian Ballet School and a prize of $3000 towards further ballet training.

Alfie was one of four dancers from The Dance Centre, and hundreds of talented dancers from some of the best ballet schools in Australia and Asia, who travelled to Wellington to compete in the Alana Haines Awards for cash prizes and scholarships.

Alfie said: “I am still in shock. This will take a little while to sink in but I am very happy, very excited and so very grateful to all the amazing support I have received from my family, my teachers and my friends at The Dance Centre.

“The competition was amazing and the other dancers inspired me so much to keep working hard towards my dream of being a professional dancer.”

Dance Centre director Deborah PreeceBrocksom said: “We were completely overwhelmed by the success of our students.

“Three made it through to the quarter-finals, Milana Gould, Alfie Shacklock and Scarlett O’Rielley. Milana and Alfie won through to the semi-finals and then Alfie won the grand final.

“Just making the quarter-finals in the AHA is an enormous achievement. This is one of the top three ballet competitions in the world.

“Both Milana and Alfie have now won scholarships to the Australian Ballet School which is absolutely fantastic and a credit to all their hard work and dedication.”

To follow the progress of Alfie and all the vocational students at The Dance Centre Peregian Springs please visit Facebook, www. dancecentreperegiansprings.com or call 5442 8128. ●

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REAGAN’S CRACK AT RADIO What was the connection between actors, radio and chiropractors that attracted Member for Noosa Glen Elmes to the opening of the Noosa Life Chiropractic (NLC)?

The ‘father’ of chiropractic B.J.Palmer, President of the Palmer School of Chiropractic in USA and also owner of a broadcasting empire, ran one of America’s first radio stations in Davenport known as WOC, which stood for Wonders of Chiropractic.

It turns out that the station employed Ronald Reagan straight out of college.

Reagan later worked at another Palmer station in Des Moines known as WHO for three years.

Before coming to Noosa in 1992, NLC owners Deb and Richard Singer practiced in West End in London as the Chiropractors for the West End Theatre Company, Cameron Macintosh, owner of the Andrew Lloyd shows, the Covent Garden Opera Company and the Royal Ballet.

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politics, Reagan, the history of the chiropractic profession and radio proved all too much for Glen and to have it all in one place on one night. ●

BARBECUE CAUCUS As most Noosa residents hit the beaches, riverside and countryside for the Labor Day long weekend holiday in beautiful autumn weather, ALP members got together for a barbecue to discuss local issues and enjoy the day just prior to the party's preselection confirmation, scheduled for this week.

Noosa Labor spokesman Mark Denham said the day was an opportunity to commemorate the gains unions and the Labor Party had made for workers and the community generally and to engender solidarity for the challenges ahead.

Mr Denham said he expected the next State Government election would be held before the end of the year and issues would focus on transport, hospitals, roads and the future of the vacant TAFE college. ●

NOOSA ON A PLATE Noosa Today got a sneak peek behind the scenes of Visit Noosa ambassador and Masterchef runner-up Matt Sinclair’s day of filming on Thursday 27 April. He was busy getting out and about showing off what he loves about Noosa.

Matt and the film crew went driving up Noosa North Shore, fishing, cooking and running through Wooroi National Park. I think we need to keep an eye out on social media to see the finished product. ●

Matt was out on the water to show off the best bits of Noosa.

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BY HOLLIE HARRIS Twenty-five years ago, my local ’Roller Rink’ was a Saturday morning ritual. Lacing up those white boots and getting dropped off at the Albany Creek Skate Scene was my adolescence for a good few years. All my friends were there. We would spend the morning roller skating to R.E.M. Def Leppard and Roxette, laughing, chewing bubble-gum and hoovering Coke Slushies.

Like most of us die-hard skaters, the older I became, the less I would strap those boots on until it eventually became a thing of the past and the boots went to Vinnies.

Fast forward from 1989 to 2017 and imagine my excitement to learn of a women’s skating group starting up in the Noosa Leisure Centre. Group organiser and all round multi-tasking genius, Tanya Stevens is a hairdresser, singer and guitarist and now dedicated skatergirl. Her love for rockabilly and skating merged into the beginning of the Tewantin/Noosa Rollers.

I recently decided it was time to dust off my skates and put my fear and pride (yes

pride, when you think you’re going to nail it and you find yourself in a pretzel shape on the floor instead) aside and head along to one of their sessions to see what it’s all about. Don’t worry, not everyone ends up in a heap on the floor - my sense of limits is a little skewed. There are plenty of learners, including me for now, and the pace is whatever works for you.

Firstly, this over 18’s all women skate team is on Sunday mornings from 10amnoon in the Noosa Leisure Centre where there is loads of room to glide around the shiny floors. It’s an open door skate session - anyone can go along and join in, as long as they have roller skates and not inline skates/ blades. You can pop by to have a look if you’re on the fence, but I guarantee you will be itching to have a go.

Secondly, if you’ve never skated before, you will fit right in and if you used to be rad, you’ll be like many of us in the room trying to get rad once again. This group of women are chasing fun, laughs and a little bit of ‘me’ time in their week. Two hours,

just for them. There are all ages, all shapes and sizes, all fitness and skill levels and all sorts of shenanigans!

I was rusty for a couple of sessions, but am starting to feel the wind in my hair a little now. We all help each other progress, learn new tricks or just learn from scratch, listen to great tunes and pretty much laugh for two hours straight. You can play dress ups, treat it like a work out, socialise with a great group of women and get fitter and firmer jiggly bits too!

If skating was your thing or you have always wanted to try it, then pop on by on Sunday morning and have a go or take a seat. I am so thrilled I walk in those doors and brought a big chunk of happy into my week!

Its $12 a session and more info can be found on the Tewantin/Noosa Rollers Facebook page.

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Check out Moxi skates and online skating stores to find a pair you will use long term and buy online.

Wrist guards and knee pads are worn by most skaters and super useful for those inevitable little tumbles.

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WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS

On Sunday 7 May the Christian Fellowship of Noosa will be holding a special World Mission Sunday in which we will see brief video shots of the work of a series of missions that we support both in prayer and financially. We invite anyone with an interest in the world wide work of missions. Our service commences at 9.30am in the CWA Hall, next door to the Tewantin Post Office. Visit www. christianfellowshipnoosa.com or give Tony a call on 5474 0620.

Weekly roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels for the week Monday 8 to Friday 12 May. Monday drivers: Rotary Daybreak, Chris and Ken, driver needed for run C, Andrew, Anne and Phil, Kevin and Sam, Patrica.

Kitchen: Martina, Len, Stephen, Neil, Teresa.

Tuesday drivers: Graham, John Mc, Tania and friends, Cheryl, Judy, Fiona, Kevin and Rob. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels is looking for kitchen volunteers. One extra person each day is required for Monday through to Friday for general kitchen duties from 7.30am to 11.30am. Food safety training will be given as part of volunteer training.

Drivers and co-drivers are also required for monthly roster from 11am to 1pm.

Visit Pomona on Saturday 27 May for the annual Winter Art Market in the Paddock - held in the grounds of the Old Railway Station Gallery from 9am to 1pm.

There will be many stalls exhibiting original paintings, drawings, ceramics, woodwork, handcrafts, jewellery and more, making this the perfect opportunity to buy art and craft at affordable prices.

Nothing will be priced over $100 and all proceeds go directly to the artist.

The market is all about promoting local artisans and giving the public an opportunity to meet our creative community.

There will be live entertainment, homemade goodies and refreshments will be available for purchase.

An exhibition of paintings by mayor Tony Wellington will feature in the Carriage Exhibition Room, and botanical artwork by Noosa Botanical Artists will

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.

FOOD AND WINE CLUB 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.

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UKULELE LESSONS Enjoy ukulele lessons for raw beginners. No musical background needed. Join in the fun.

Adult class starting soon. For details contact Cherry The Ukulele Lady on 0410 573 629.

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Thursday drivers: Stewart, Heidi, Lesley, Victor, Ingrid and Bob, Jan and Wendy, driver needed for run G. Kitchen: Lois, Elfie, John.

Friday drivers: Driver needed for run A, Margaret and Mick, Peter, Bob, Theresa and Allan, Brien, Paul.

Kitchen: Mark, Sandy, Elfie, Neville.

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SOCIAL DANCING

Open the door to your inner-self by reclaiming stillness of an unhurried life. Meet likeminded people sharing spiritual possibilities in directed conversation and meditation by exploring the spiritual wisdom of modernday teachers and ancient traditions. Weekly meetings in Noosaville on Thursdays from 1pm-2.30pm. For more information email consciouspotential6@gmail.com or leave your details on 0400 642 865 and we will return your call.

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ion parade fund-raiser will be held for the Red Cross at the Blue Illusion Shop GD206 Sunshine Plaza on Saturday 6 May, from 11am-2pm. Join us for light refreshments and a fashion parade. 15 per cent of all proceeds will be donated to Red Cross. RSVP by 3 May to sunshineplaza@blueillusion.com or phone 5451 1803.

BIGGEST MORNING TEA The Cancer Council Queensland Noosa Branch will hold a Biggest Morning Tea fund-raiser on Thursday 25 May at 9.30am for a 10am start at the Boathouse Restaurant, Gympie Terrace. There will be raffles and lucky door prizes. Entertainment - The Doo Wop Dolls. $15 entry - prepaid on booking - includes morning tea. Bookings before 19 May. Phone Annie on 0409 385 566.

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Explore Pomona and spot some great art pieces with nothing over $100. be on display in our Banana Shed.

While in the area, take the time to visit the Country Markets in Stan Topper Park and explore the lovely village of Pomona.

For more information visit www. pomonartgallery.com, phone 5485 2950 or visit the gallery at 10 Station Street, Pomona.

There will be regular guest speakers, plant sales and prizes. May speaker Peter Heaton will speak on ferns and anthuriums. Visitors welcome. Phone Helen Brown on 0402 107 716 or email tewantinnoosagardenclub.com

U3A NOOSA TALKS Friday 12 May: Dale Jacobsen: Why Antarctica?

Friday 26 May: USC Monthly Talk: Ms Kylie Readman - Massive Open Online courses (MOOCS).

Friday 2 June: Tom Hewitt: The making of an Australian Icon: The story of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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

CROQUET DAY

Do you love books? Do you love a bargain?

Friends of the Noosa Library will have a popup book sale on Thursday morning on 11 May from 10am to noon at the main entrance to the library. Hardbacks are $2, paperbacks $1 and all childrens books are 50 cents.

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The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club will be on Monday 8 May. The club meets on the second Monday of each month (except December and January) at 1pm for a 1.30pm start in the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin.

An Evening with Australian Native Bees, Friday 19 May. Renowned entomologist and author of The Australian Native Bee Book (2016 Whitley Awards), Tim Heard, along with ecologist and native bee expert, Tobias Smith, will explain the situation in global

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BIG MORNING TEA Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Monday 15 May at 9.30am in the Tewantin Uniting Church Hall (Poinciana Avenue and Werin Street). Enjoy a delicious spread of foods together with a musical program and a speaker, with all funds raised going to cancer research. Come with your friends and support the fight against cancer.

NATIONAL SENIORS The next meeting will be held on Thursday 18 May at the Tewantin RSL at 9.30am for morning tea followed by our meeting.

Our guest speaker is local historian, George Pearce, he will do a Powerpoint presentation on the history of Tewantin. Please join us to hear George. Everyone welcome. Phone Norm on 5474 0919.

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The Noosa Croquet Club holds free come and try instruction for all interested in trying this game of strategy, skill and gentle exercise. You need to be able to walk, have good eye/hand co-ordination, enjoy nice people in a social setting and wear a smile. We lend you a mallet sized to your height. Come to the Croquet Club on 7 May at 9.45am for a 10am start on the first Sunday of the month at 9 Sea Shell Place, Noosaville. Punctuality is really appreciated. Tennis or bowls footwear desirable but not essential. Morning tea is included. Either turn up or give Nevin Gugich a call at 5473 5801 beforehand.

The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 5 May at the Tewantin RSL at 10am.

Members and friends welcome. Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

crop pollination and the role these fascinating insects can play in addressing it. Local beekeeper and crop consultant Chris Fuller will discuss his use of native bees for pollination. A panel discussion and intro to a working hive will also feature.

If you’ve ever wondered where migratory birds come from and where they go, why they travel so far or what path they take University of Queensland PhD candidate Robert Clemens has the answers. Robert represents both Birdlife Southern Queensland and the Queensland Wader Study Group. He will be sharing his knowledge on migratory sea birds as part of the Noosa and District Landcare 2017 Workshop Series. His talk will be held from 5pm on Thursday 18 May at Rural Futures Centre, Pavilion Street, Pomona.

RSVP by Monday 15 May to info@noosalandcare.org or phone 5485 2468.

CELEBRATE CROQUET Coolum Croquet Club is inviting residents to a come and try day and dress up for the occasion with a hat, T-shirt, colours or something you have to represent a country. The event will be held on Sunday 7 May from 2pm to 4pm at the club behind Seacove resort and the RSL, off David Low Way. Cost $5. Phone 0424 954 964.

DISCUSSION GROUP The discussion topic for this month, Exploring Archetypes, will be held Sunday 7 May from 2pm-4pm at the CWA Hall, Tewantin.

It will look at what archetypes are and how they influence our journey. The group welcomes casual visitors. Cost $5 includes refreshments. Email noosadiscussiongroup@ gmail.com

QCWA STREET STALL The Tewantin Noosa QCWA Branch is holding a Street Stall on Friday 12 May in front of their hall in Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin from 8am. All proceeds from the stall will support the Tewantin State School Chaplain.

LADIES PROBUS MEETING The Ladies Probus club of Noosa Heads will hold its next General meeting on Thursday 11 May in the Forum Hall, Laguna Estate Noosaville at 9.30am for 10am start. The guest speaker is Laurie Jones who will speak on “The Great Endeavour Car Rally to Uluru". The club’s monthly outing is a bus trip to Kin Kin on Thursday 18 May. Bus leaves Mary Street, Noosaville at 9am. New members and visitors welcome. Phone Kim on 5455 3860 or Pam on 5450 6017.

NOOSA PHOTO CLUB The next meeting of the Noosa Photo Club will be held on Monday 8 May at the Uniting Church, 6 Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach. The program for the night will feature Dave Gleeson of Surfshots Noosa who will be talking about taking surf sports and beach photographs. Doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Visitors welcome. Entry $2 for members, $4 vistors, including refreshments.

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LETTERS COSY LITTLE CLUB Whether the relationship between the boards of the Noosa Parks Association and the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation is a case of board stacking or simply a cosy, exclusive “club” is arguably subjective.

However, the facts as outlined (Noosa Today, 27 April), explaining actual links, suggests the former.

What was more disappointing, though, was the dismissive approach taken by the two chairs. It tended to prove the point.

NPA president Michael Gloster declared (it) “chooses not to comment on conspiracy theories”. That’s too cute by half. And NBRF chair Campbell Corfe declared he wasn’t convinced “the foundation should forward (conflict of interest) policies to a newspaper”.

This is not about a newspaper; it is about public interest and disclosure. Their attitudes simply feeds the negatives, create suspicions and leads to, yes, conspiracy theories. No doubt these are well-intentioned, dedicated people. However, the community deserves to have confidence that their focus and energy is properly directed: broad not narrow, selfless, not self, open not closed.

Richard Morgan, Noosa Heads.

IMPORTANT ROLE In response to ’Too close? Leaked email hits at NPA’ (Noosa Today, 27 April): I am not a member of the Noosa Parks Association (NPA). However, I recognise the important role that this community organisation has played in shaping the Noosa environment, economy and lifestyle. Allow me to summarise.

Local GP and botany enthusiast, Dr Arthur Harrold, founded the Noosa Parks Association in 1962. Its initial aim was to prevent development of the Noosa headland. At the time, the national park was significantly smaller, and nowhere did it meet the oceanfront. The council of the day planned to put a road right around the foreshore to facilitate development. NPA managed to thwart these aims by having the Noosa National Park extended to the sea.

They also prevented development of Alexandria Bay, while lobbying for the national park to be expanded piece by piece. Today the headland section of the national park is the most visited national park in Queensland, the jewel in Noosa’s crown and a significant economic driver. With its sister organisation, The Cooloola Committee, NPA also waged a two decade battle to stop mining and logging of Cooloola, and again to have it secured as national park.

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The Cooloola sandmass is a geological marvel, the largest vegetated dune system on the planet. With Noosa headland, these two protected areas now frame the vista from Noosa’s much loved Main Beach. NPA also prevented inappropriate urban development along the coastline between Noosa Heads and Coolum by fighting off developers and successfully lobbying for extensions to the national park. They also lobbied to see hinterland state forests converted to protected national parks.

During Mayor Playford’s three terms as mayor in the ’80s and ’90s, controls were placed on building heights, public signage and other big city symbols. A radical planning scheme ensured that the environment was respected and the human footprint was minimised. Noel Playford OAM is a life member of NPA. This brief summary only scratches the surface of the efforts of one of Australia’s largest and longest standing community environment groups. The elements that underpin the Noosa brand, the local economy, and the very attractions that set Noosa apart, are in large part thanks to the efforts of over half a century of volunteer effort by NPA members. For that it should be congratulated, not castigated - unless you think Noosa would be better off just like so many other overdeveloped coastal locales.

Regardless of what people may think of particular NPA characters, there can be no doubting the positive influence that the organisation has played in the modern history of this now iconic place.

Tony Wellington, Noosa Mayor.

TIME FOR REVIEW The Noosa Biosphere - in one form or another - has been part of our community for 10 years. Recently, Noosa Today (27 April) has disclosed worrying examples of feuding, bullying, cronyism and poor governance in the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF). This peak community body was established in 2014 by Noosa Council, which funds it with a significant amount of ratepayers’ money to manage the Biosphere and to administer grants.

In 2013, the newly de-amalgamated Noosa Council under mayor Noel Playford expunged from existence the previous Noosa Biosphere Ltd. In its place, ratepayers got an eccentrically-structured, non-transparent NBRF with a restrictive constitution and a board of directors hand-picked by the council on a basis that was opaque.

This board spent its first couple of years processing some grants and feuding. There

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was much acrimony and directors went and came. The conflict and coercion included the bullying of a female employee by a director.

There has been an entrenched reluctance to reveal information to Noosa Shire residents.

Just last week, for example, Noosa Today reported an NBRF spokesman saying he was “not convinced” it should publicly release the organisation’s policy on conflict of interest.

Nor is information on the council’s NBRF funding disclosed publicly in any meaningful way. By my estimation, grants have amounted to between $1.5 and $2 million over three years, a significant apportionment of ratepayers’ money.

Against this background, in the interests of the people of Noosa Shire, I believe the NBRF board should, without delay: * Commission an independent external review of its performance effectiveness, constitution, policies and processes, including the appointment of directors, the results of which will be made public. * Initiate action to reconcile hurt and grievances caused by past conflict and misbehaviour. * Obtain an independent legal opinion on possible conflicts of interest on the board, actual or perceived. * Commit publicly to a new era of transparency and disclosure to the Noosa community, including opening up membership in NBRF and conducting its affairs democratically.

If NBRF cannot establish an effective organisation which is understood, accepted and admired as an important community asset, and which is able to unify people and environment in the interests of building a better shire, then it would seem to have no valid reason to exist.

The Biosphere should exemplify the best of who and what we are in Noosa, and what we aspire to. It is past time that NBRF, and the council with which it is so closely associated, demonstrated to the community that it is an effective, ethical and transparent organisation.

This can be achieved by accepting the foregoing recommendations, getting on with fixing NBRF and keeping the community informed each step of the way.

This letter offers my own views and not those of my wife, Councillor Ingrid Jackson.

Keith Jackson AM, Noosaville

BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND Good news! Since being appointed in 2015, the Wind Force Commissioner has only heard 90 complaints about ‘awful’, yet-to-bebuilt wind turbines. Each complaint, calculated on the commissioner’s salary only cost about $6660 - a windfall in any windbag’s language?

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

ANTI-GREEN RANTS I totally agree with both Steve Hall and Bruce Hallett regarding their constructive and positive letters in the Noosa Today (20 April).

Furthermore, I would like to add that myself and no doubt many other readers are utterly fed up with the incessant, self-serving, deliberately misguiding, ill-informed and spiteful anti-green rantings from Case Smit, John Smeed, Phillip Rutherford and a few other lost souls that seem to regularly find their letters in print in your publication.

These letters are not only misinforming but are also quite destructive in the progression of understanding of future energy alternatives for readers of this topic.

If the anti-Green “Galileo Movement“ created by Smit and Smeed is to ever aquire any form of credence, then it will have to evolve out of the prehistoric closet that it dwells within and cease to push misinformation as some pathetic form of self-interest platform to artificially prop up their own fossil-fuelled investment portfolios.

I keep all their letters to show to my children who just shake their heads in disbelief that there are still, unfortunately, people out there who think like them. The only consolation is that they will soon die out like the dinosaurs that they are.

James Vale, Cooroy.

QUESTIONS REMAIN Some 15 months ago (28 January, 2015) I was on the front page of the Noosa Today “Biosphere backlash - Noosa’s much touted biosphere has come under fire by former Councillor Bob Jarvis who has called into question of the benefits ratepayers have gain from the thousands of dollars being spent on the Noosa Biosphere Foundation since the shire was granted the rare UNESCO biosphere status.“ The dollar figure has since increased by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Councillor Joe Jurisvic once quoted a figure of $1.8 million. In many letters to the editor and emails I have asked time and time again “can someone please tell me a single benefit - can anyone in this shire brag about one single solitary benefit they can describe or will receive from all this money being allotted to the NBRF?” As a resident, ratepayer and businessman I have a right to know. No-one has come forward with a fair dinkum answer.

I have had a couple of NPA supporters come up with green and fuzzy answers and some political mumbo-jumbo answers, but no real answer.

Months ago Brian Stockwell threatened me that he was going to answer my question - but still nothing. If anyone is inclined to have a crack at answering, also tell me “what did the waste of money on the stupid jury system achieve?”

I notice Ian Lawson has joined me in questioning the NBRF (actually I’ve changed the name to the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Fairytale).

Ian wants to be told what he can feel and touch from all the thousands of dollars spends on the NBRF? I notice the council’s CEO has replied by email, quoting a whole lot of council webpages you can go to get your answer.

Mr CEO, you have got to be kidding these webpages may have cost lots of money - heaps more wasted money - but sorry NO fair dinkum answer.

I believe council has to forget about “bring back the fish, keep it in Kin Kin” next thing you have a “bring back the tourist” or “keep tourists in Noosa” council needs to wake up to itself, forget about all the fairytale stuff and get on with the business of being a council. Let the river look after the fish and tourism look after tourist. I demand council on behalf of the community recoup as much money as you can from the NBRF and dismantle its structure completely. Hang on to our biosphere status but put it under the business portfolio. I believe council is a long way behind on its infrastructure budget; the money could go towards that and possibly council may have a couple of by-elections in the wind.

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LENSCAPE Poppies for Anzac Day. Lest we forget.

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newable energy projects receive out of the taxpayer’s purse, the actual cost of solar generation is closer to five times the cost of coalfired power generation.

Even Steve Hall, when faced with the facts, cannot deny that solar and wind generation are intermittent power sources and as such will never be a baseload power source unless power storage facilities can be of sufficient capacity to provide an alternative to fossil fuel generation.

Phillip Rutherford, Cooroibah.

WHOLE NEW LEVEL In response to Steve Hall’s ‘The Whole Coal’ (Noosa Today 27 April) - wow - Steve has reached his new best level of confusion and disinformation to date in his history of regular contribution of incorrect and confused statements on matters linked to the UNFCCC anthropogenic global warming hypothesis.

He wants us to accept that: Queensland should adopt an energy policy like South Australia, such a guaranteed ‘blackout’ en-

ergy policy would win the next Queensland State election, renewable energy is cheaper and more reliable than fossil-fuelled power generation, China and India are supposedly putting new coal-fired plants on hold because renewables are cheaper, China’s power station development has produced double their requirement and China and India will not want any more coal from Australia.

In response, if this was true, one can reasonably ask: Why are taxpayers providing about $4000 million per annum in renewable subsidies? Where are all our increasing coal exports going, if not to China and India?

Is China incapable of estimating its power generation requirements? Why are the European major renewable energy promoters building new coal-fired power stations?

Is the acknowledgement of the existence of an energy crisis in Australia resulting from reduced coal-fired power generation a valid assessment? Steve, I don’t think sensible Queenslanders want to follow your GreenLeft recommended path back to the 18th century lifestyle, but you did get one thing right in your observation of the clarity of

thought of both major parties regarding energy planning and security.

John Smeed, Noosaville.

MUCK-RAKING Your story “Too Close? Leaked Email Hits at NPA” (Noosa Today, 27 April) is a poor excuse for journalism.

How dare Noosa Today regurgitate someone’s rantings that are plainly designed to do little more than smear reputations, and then conveniently fail to identify the source of the muck-raking.

Regurgitating opinion and gossip is not news, most particularly when the source is protected by anonymity.

Noosa Today has been sinking ever deeper into gossip mongering. Clearly journalistic integrity has no currency at your paper.

It is no wonder that, amongst my friends and associates, Noosa Today is held in such low regard.

Martin George, Tewantin.

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Steve Hall (Noosa Today, 20 April) is only looking at one side of world events and continues to play fast and loose with the truth.

There is no economically viable battery storage that will service any of our major cities and associated industries.

The proposed solar and battery storage project in SA’s Riverland is purported to be the largest in the world, but will only have an effective generating and storage capacity of 100 megawatts at a cost of over $1 billion.

Hazelwood had a capacity of 1600 megawatts which is now lost to the grid with no replacement generation as a direct result of the machinations of the loony left and climate alarmists.

To replace Hazelwood with solar and battery storage would literally cost multibillions of dollars. Batteries also require recharging and if the sun doesn’t shine, dead batteries do not put out any power.

Taking into account the 30 per cent efficiency and limited life of solar panels, together with the massive subsidies that re-

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AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE THIS stunning modern family home has been architecturally-designed to offer luxurious living in the heart of the Noosa hinterland.

Presented as near-new, this beautiful home is set on 2.7 acres of useable land and offers a peaceful, secluded hideaway from the bustle of everyday life.

The floorplan is both expansive and functional and as one would expect, all rooms have been orientated towards the stunning hinterland views.

There is plenty of room for a large family with four bedrooms, four bathroom and room for another, if needed.

When it’s time to relax, there are multiple living areas including an open-plan living space, theatre room, and a choice of outdoor decks where you can take in the stunning surrounds of the Noosa Hinterland.

The home chef will love the designer kitchen with luxury features such as a large butler’s pantry, breakfast bar, dual pyrolitic ovens and dual dishwashers. The kitchen overlooks the open-plan living and dining zones, both with access to large decks.

Outside, there is a stunning pool with poolside terrace, plus plenty of useable land for future developments such as an artist’s studio or yoga studio. For the green thumb, there are established vegetable gardens, citrus trees and a dam for irrigation, plus plenty of wildlife such as kangaroos and wallabies enjoying the land, too.

Additional features include a four-car garage, ducted vacuum system, reverse-cycle ducted airconditioning, LED Lighting and back-to-base alarm system.

All of this is set on a private block in a quiet cul-de-sac located within easy reach of Noosa Heads, the Cooroy township, Sunshine Coast Airport and a range of local beaches.

Numerous school bus pickup locations are also close-by. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 26 Mindi Road, Doonan Price: Offers over $2.1 million Description: 4 bed, 4 bath, 4 car, pool View: Saturday 2pm-3pm Agent: David Berns for David Berns Real Estate, 0408 629 438 24 NOOSA TODAY

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Award-Winning Luxury Beachside Home This award-winning beachside home is one of a kind. Located in a quiet cul-desac just metres from the beach, this luxurious home has been designed to offer comfortable oceanside living in one of the region’s most enviable locations.

• Panoramic ocean views • • Sustainable design by Sparks Architects, built by Altum Construction • 5 Bed, 3 bath, Bath, 3 car, Car,pool, Pool,multiple multipleliving livingareas areas • Gourmet kitchen, ducted A/C, ireplace, solar power • Luxurious & breathtaking • Beach & Peregian Village only minutes away

FOR SALE Informal tender Tender closing closing 12th 12th May May

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Expansive Breathtaking Views from Exclusive Penthouse • • • • • • •

This Penthouse offers amazing views over Noosa and Laguna Bay A spiral staircase leads to a very private rooftop terrace Features three bedrooms, ensuite, a large living and dining area Hostess kitchen with ample space and tiled loors throughout Offering full resort features with a pool and spa and onsite management Security parking with the beach, shops and restaurants just an easy stroll away This property shows a great return and is as exciting as it looks, call now for more information and an inspection

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STRIKING MODERN DESIGN, AND A POOL THESE brand-new, ultra-modern apartments are in the heart of Noosa Heads. The finishing touches are being applied to these remarkable residences where just two grand apartments are available.

Both available apartments enjoy an entire floor each.

And while they are equally stylish and contemporary, they have been specifically designed to suit different preferences.

Each one has its own particular benefits. The ground level apartment features a large natural lawn and garden area. The one on the second level has an extensive outdoor balcony which makes full use of the location and the delightful view.

This stylish luxury development has been imaginatively designed and lovingly overseen during all stages of construction by the architect and builder - and it shows.

The result is a striking modern building of just three exclusive, spacious apartments all of which offer great views and the convenience of a location which is ideally positioned close to both the Junction business centre and the famous Hastings Street.

It is immediately apparent that no expense has been spared in the creation of these luxury residences with high end finishes and top quality appliances evident throughout. Nothing has been overlooked in meeting the goal of providing a comfortable, relaxing lifestyle in a very special environment.

Additional features include private lift access, expansive outdoor terraces and separate side-by-side parking garages. All of this is located within easy reach of boutique shops, award winning restaurants and the full range of Noosa services and amenities. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 3 Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads Price: $1,950,000 Description: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool View: By appointment Agent: Vicki Cooper for Star Noosa, 0418 231 955

Modern Beach House in an Enviable Location • • • • •

Keep as an oceanside weekender or enjoy as your permanent family home Follow the sandy track at the end of the cul-de-sac to the pristine sands of Sunshine Beach Open-plan living and dining space, spread over three levels Kitchen complete with a breakfast bar for casual dining and plenty of storage space Large master retreat on the upper level with a leafy outlook, private balcony and en suite

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Located in the exclusive Noosa Waters estate, 33 Masthead Quay exudes class and sophistication of the highest proportions. Set at the closing of a quiet cul-de-sac, the home sits proudly amongst other prestigious properties. Opportunities to secure waterfront homes of this caliber are very scarce so I urge you not to miss the boat and arrange an inspection today.

• North facing with a wide water frontage.

• Spacious Paul Clout design masterpiece.

• Both main bedrooms look north over the canal.

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view By Appointment Price $975,000

Sitting on over 1 quarter of an acre backing onto reserve with only one neighbour, 11 Helm is a private oasis and the only thing you can hear is the birds. Now it is time for a new family to enjoy all the beneits of living in this exceptionally well located home in a friendly cul de sac location.

• North Facing with 1029m2 on Title.

• Large open plan living with 12 foot ceilings.

• Ofice with separate/direct access.

• Ducted air conditioning with a 2 Pac kitchen.

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SENSATIONAL CUTTING EDGE DESIGN FAMILY HOME WITH AMAZING VIEWS

WOW FACTOR

Modern architectural design and the sensational layout of this quality is a rarity in the Noosa Hinterland and will be in high demand.

Nearly new, luxury build offering very peaceful, useable acreage for relaxing lifestyle in the most exclusive part of Doonan in the Noosa Hinterland.

This home ticks all the boxes: • 4 bedrooms, 4 ensuites, room for another if needed

• 2.7 useable acres, vegetable gardens, citrus trees and dam

• Large butlers kitchen, dual pyrolitic ovens, dual dishwashers, so many options

• Elevated, level acreage for the family to play

• Beautiful natural looring enhancing the modern style throughout the home • Incredible amount of storage options and a 4 car garage • Ducted vacuuming, 2 r/c ducted air conditioning, LED Lighting and Back To Base Alarm • Dual living areas, stunning pool on the northern aspect • Peace of mind watching the kids swim from all living areas • Striking views and outdoor entertaining to the North and South • Views from all rooms overlooking a quality acreage

• Exclusive location on private cul-de-sac • This home is built for Queensland lifestyle, winter and summer • Open ire and Northern setting for basking in the sun in the winter months • Designed for summer breezes with wide corridors and louvres in every room • Beautiful wildlife, kangaroos, wallabies, a true lifestyle change • Numerous School bus pickup options very close • 10 minutes into Noosa, 20 minutes to Sunshine Coast Airport • Business option, room for a 90m2 studio with separate access

OFFERS OVER $2.1 MILLION prime property. premier service. noosatoday.com.au

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JUST ENJOYING THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE IMMACULATELY-PRESENTED and impeccably-maintained, this luxury family home is ready for its new owners.

This home would suit a range of buyers from those seeking a family home with room to move to those wanting to downsize but still enjoy the finer things in life.

The flexible floorplan has three bedrooms, plus a media room that could easily be used as a guest suite, if needed.

There are three modern bathrooms, beautifully-appointed, plus a purpose-built study with custom cabinetry and desk with its own private sunny courtyard.

The bedrooms are all generously-sized, including the master suite that also has a huge walk-through wardrobe and ensuite with bath, and have been designed to ensure plenty of natural light filters throughout the spaces.

The home chef will love the gourmet kitchen with an impressive list of features such as stone bench tops, quality appliances including a Miele dishwasher and 900mm Ilve oven and rangehood, servery window, a butler’s pantry with plenty of storage space, plus a large island bench.

The kitchen overlooks the open-plan living and dining space where soaring ceilings create a grand sense of space and allow plenty of natural light and fresh breezes to fill the room. Here, sliding doors open out to the covered alfresco where you can entertain family and friends year-round, relax and enjoy the local climate or take in the sweet smell of the frangipani trees.

Additional features include a double garage with storage, plus storage for a large caravan, boat or trailer, ceiling fans throughout and ducted air-conditioning. The builder has also integrated a full entertainment system including five sets of speakers throughout the home and smart technology control for the TV, music and movies to replace remote controls. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 110 Ridgeview Drive, Peregian Springs Price: By negotiation Description: 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car View: By appointment Agent: Jonathan Tomasini for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0401 807 697

BEHIND THE GAVEL

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A MATTER OF TRUST

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“real estate suited to todays market”

TRUST is a word we use a lot in life, but what does it actually mean? According to the dictionary definition, trust is a firm belief in the reliability, truth or ability of someone or something.

In order to make good decisions, a vendor absolutely needs to be able to trust their agent. Many vendors make the fatal mistake of not doing so and end up playing a fatal game, where a lack of truth and transparency means the agent is left disempowered and unable to secure a sale at all.

But that’s not to say every vendor should trust any agent. As in every relationship, trust has to be earned.

So how can vendors safely bring trust to the property equation?

Property is unlike almost any other commodity. In Australia particularly, there’s no formula that can be applied to effectively price any property.

While we’re a country that’s quite obsessed with property, there’s no telling at the start of a marketing campaign exactly what buyers will be prepared to pay.

But precisely because of the difficulty in pricing a property, the initial decision about who to appoint should always be made based on who the vendor feels they can trust, well ahead of who might be promising the highest price or sharpest fee.

That difficulty in pricing is also why auction is such a brilliant marketing

technique - it’s transparent and gives every buyer a fair opportunity. A great process to trust in.

There’s one great pointer as to whether or not the vendor has made the right choice about their agent.

A good agent will present the vendor with an overwhelming level of buyer feedback throughout the campaign.

That should be one of their key objectives, to have as many people come through the property as possible and gain their opinion. The agent earns trust by providing that information.

What should the vendor do with the information? If they’re serious about selling, they should use it as the basis for a selling decision.

Hoping that someone will come along who’s willing to pay a significantly higher price is not a strategy. Setting a reserve price that’s in line with market value is.

That’s when competition on auction day may well deliver an above-market result. And that’s something you can definitely trust in. ● noosatoday.com.au

TOWNHOUSE LIVING AT IT’S BEST Noosaville townhouse buyers have been waiting for these.

Already the talk of the town, both three bedroom townhouses are beautifully finished with spectacular tiling in both living areas and bathrooms, standout spacious kitchens with room for central

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work station bench as well as servery by fold windows to outside decking and pool entertaining area, massive cupboard areas, stone bench tops compliment the beautiful tiled floor areas. High ceilings and fully ducted 8 zoned air-conditioning throughout, powder room, big laundry and the massive super size double garage has direct entry to the townhouse. Sliding doors from the living areas gets you out to a lovely pool and superb entertaining deck. Walk to all your favourite restaurants and the famous Noosa River Esplanade in just 5 minutes.

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2/24 Ann Street, Noosaville Ron Davey 0412 206 563

E: ron@base-realtors.com.au

ONE OF BLUEFIN COURT’S BEST You will be very comfortable here.......3 bedrooms plus media room/ 4th bedroom, 2 lovely bathrooms, massive storage cupboard, large tiled ( 600 X 600 porcelain tiles ) open plan living featuring soaring void with feature glass balustrade, low maintenance efficient design, security zone control, ducted zoned control air-conditioning, spacious and sunny north facing court yard, 100% wool carpets, Caesar stone bench tops throughout, Grohe tapware, Villeray & Boch sanitary fixtures, complete Miele kitchen with electric oven, gashob hotplates, cooker hood, dishwasher and plenty of cupboard space, excellent laundry and storage space, covered tiled patio, 5000 litre colour bond tank, 3m X 1.5m lockable and insulated garden shed. Solar panels.....

Low energy electricity cost. Garage: two and a half car size 6200 wide X 6830 long / sealed epoxy floor treatment. Quality IQ aluminium shutters on balcony to bedroom one. Several walkways to both Noosa waters canal system / ramp and Noosaville restaurant’s, all shopping, doctors, Dan Murphy’s, Woolworths and great fishing. Bring the pooches, they will love here with a beautiful big park opposite to enjoy.

$820,000

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1/5 Bluefin Court, NOOSAVILLE Inspect: Thursday & Friday 11am to 12noon Ron Davey 0412 206 563

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Prestige Property Collection

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All other sellers who list their property before the 30th of June 2017 will receive a refund of up to $2,000 once their property has sold and settled.

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OPEN HOMES Time

Address

A B C

Price Guide

Agent Time

Address

Castaways Beach

Noosaville

Saturday 6th May

Friday 5th May

10.00am - 10.45am 1/512 David Low Way

3 3 2

$1,350,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420 10.00am - 10.30am 15 Jacksonia Place 4.00pm - 4.30pm

Cooroibah

41 Dolphin Cres

A B C

Price Guide

Agent

5 2.5 2

$890,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

4 2 3

Contact Agent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930

5 3 3

Informal Tender Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 259 956

Peregian Beach

Friday 5th May

12.00pm - 12.30pm 14 Yatama Place

4 3 4

O/o $1.25m

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345

4 3 4

O/o $1.25m

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345

Saturday 6th May

Friday 5th May

11.00am - 11.45am 8 Egret Street

12.00pm - 12.30pm 14 Yatama Place

Saturday 6th May

Doonan

10.00am - 10.45am 2 Ibis Street

4 2 4

O/Over $825,000 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 579 789

Saturday 6th May

11.00am - 11.45am 242 David Low Way

4 2 2

By Negotiation Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697

1,395,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345 11.00am - 11.30am 1/22 Avocet Parade

3 3 2

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 11.00am - 11.45am 8 Egret Street

5 3 3

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 12.00pm - 12.30pm 24-26 Parakeet Crescent

5 4 4

10.00am - 10.30am 343-347 Sunrise Rd

4 3 4

10.45am - 11.45am 32 Trafalgar Court

4 2 5

Offer Over $870,000

2.00pm - 3.00pm

4 4 4

Offers Over $2,100,000

26 Mindi Road

Eumundi

$1.25m

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955

Informal Tender Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 259 956 $1.15m

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955

Wednesday 10th May

11.00am - 11.45am 8 Egret Street

Saturday 6th May

10.00am - 10.30am 2 Monomeet Close

4 2 3

$1,350,000

12.30pm - 1.30pm

5 2 4

31 Days Express Sale

1335 Eumundi Noosa Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418 714 653

5 3 3

Informal Tender Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 259 956

Peregian Springs

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 Saturday 6th May

Marcus Beach

10.00am - 10.30am 11 Goldfinch Close

3 2 2

$755,000

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955

Saturday 6th May

10.00am - 10.30am 22 Augusta Cct

4 2 2

$785,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 712 600

4 2 2

$785,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

11.00am - 11.30am 1/28 Tristania Drive

3 2 2

12.00pm - 12.30pm 1/20 Tristania Drive

4 2 2

By Negotiation Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457 11.00am - 11.30am 12 Balgownie Drive $1,300,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457 11.00am - 11.30am 69/11-15 Dunes Court

Noosa Heads

3 2 2

$449,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0433 118 575

12.00pm - 12.45pm 25 Bunya Grove

3 2 1

$499,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697

1.00pm - 3.00pm

3 2.5 1

$485,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

20 Curlew Way

Thursday 4th May

1.00pm - 1.30pm

211 Sebel, 32 Hastings St

2 2 2

$975,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 528 148

1.00pm - 1.30pm

302 Netanya, 71 Hastings

1 1 -

O/o $700,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 528 148

2.00pm - 2.45pm

10 Mirabrook Court

3 2 2

$945,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

3.00pm - 3.30pm

4/34 Edgar Bennett Ave

3 2 2

Contact Agent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

3.30pm - 4.00pm

3/31 Picture Point Cres

4 3 1

$1,850,000

4.00pm - 4.30pm

48 Nairana Rest

4 3 2

Contact Agent

Friday 5th May

Pomona Saturday 6th May

11.00am - 12.00pm 12 Whistler Way

Contact Agent Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 194 628

Sunrise Beach

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 Friday 5th May Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 11.00am - 11.30am 20 Dame Patti Dr

Saturday 6th May

3 2 2

4 2 6

$780,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

Saturday 6th May

10.00am - 10.30am 6 Moonare Cres

4 2 2

$1.1m offers invited Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345

10.00am - 10.30am 15 Jacksonia Place

5 2.5 2

$890,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

11.00am - 11.45am 10 Mirabrook Court

3 2 2

$945,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

11.00am - 11.30am 144/61 Noosa Springs Dr

3 2.5 2

$760,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

12.00pm - 12.30pm 26 The Rise, 37 Noosa Dr

3 2.5 2

$988,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

12.00pm - 12.30pm 4/34 Edgar Bennett Ave

3 2 2

$1,195,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

12.30pm - 1.00pm

3/31 Picture Point Cres

4 3 1

$1,850,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

1.00pm - 1.30pm

10/20 Edgar Bennett Avenu

3 2 1

Auction

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

1.30pm - 2.00pm

48 Nairana Rest

4 3 2

Contact Agent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

2.00pm - 2.30pm

6 Nairana Rest

4 2 2

$1,650,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

11.00am - 11.45am 19 Captains Court

4 2 2

3.00pm - 3.30pm

4 2 6

20 Dame Patti Dr

Offers Over $1.6m Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420 $780,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

Sunshine Beach Saturday 6th May

12.00pm - 12.45pm 15 Depper Street

3 2 1

Over $1,300,000 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

4 2 2

By Negotiation Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457

6 4 3

Contact Agent

Tewantin Saturday 6th May

10.00am - 10.30am 7 Livingstone Street

Noosa Springs Weyba Downs

Saturday 6th May

10.00am - 10.30am 120 Cascades Noosa Spring 3 3 2 11.00am - 11.30am 508/61 Noosa Springs Dr`

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Thursday, 4 May, 2017

$1,195,000 O/o $2.79million

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412 806 252 Saturday 6th May Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412 806 252 11.00am - 11.30am 83 Lake Weyba Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345

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LIVE

IT’S A FUSION

OF FUN The Cooroy Fusion Festival attracts over 10,000 people each year and the key to their winning formula is that it taps into what is great about the Noosa Hinterland while also constantly reinventing itself.

This year’s festival on Saturday 13 May will be no different, with a very exciting addition to the program!

The festival is set to bust at the seams with good vibes and great music hitting the Bendigo Bank Stage from 9.30am until 3.30pm. Entertainers include Sambazzy, Cherry Ripes, Claptomaniacs and Annie J & Fusion. These performers have made a name for themselves playing throughout the Sunshine Coast and further afield and with a mix of their various talents.

Gracing the Bendigo Bank Main Stage will be a Welcome to Country by Brent Miller, performances by the Noosa District High School Concert Band, Sunshine Hinterland Orchestra for Children, St Theresa’s Concert and Stage Bands and the Greenwood Grove Geckoes Wildlife Experience, followed by a walkabout meet and greet with some of the critters.

The festival is a celebration of local artists, entertainers, artisans, food, community groups and so much more. Held in the Mill Place precinct in front of Cooroy Library, the Cooroy Fusion Festival really does have something for everyone, so make sure you save the date for a great family day out.

Thanks to the sponsorship of Raine and Horne Noosa Hinterland, dart ball will be

“a masterclass in chamber music technique and ensemble.”

Seraphim Piano Trio Sunday 7 May 4.30pm Anna Goldsworthy (piano) Tim Nankervis (cello), Andrew Haveron (guest violinist) noosatoday.com.au

coming to the Sunshine Coast for the first time at the festival.

A brand-new hybrid sport game, dart ball is the newest and most creative festival fun to hit Australia.

It is a combination of darts and soccer, rugby or tennis, and is played on an oversized portable dartboard where players use a velcro ball to kick, throw or hit onto the dartboard to score points.

Cooroy Fusion Festival event organiser, Chris Bell said it would be a great free day out for everyone, so jump online and have a look what’s on offer at www. cooroyfusionfestival.com.au or find them on Facebook @CooroyFusionFestival.

See you at the festival on Saturday, 13 May from 9.30am-3pm.

Dart ball is coming to Cooroy Fusion this year.

Program JOSEPH HAYDN - PIANO TRIO IN G MAJOR “GYPSY RONDO” MAURICE RAVEL - PIANO TRIO IN A MINOR FRANZ SCHUBERT - PIANO TRIO NO. 2 IN E FLAT

www.seraphimtrio.com

Venue: Good Shepherd Lutheran Centre Cnr Eumundi Rd & Goodchap St Noosaville

Tickets: $40 ea Students $10 ea Bookings www.theJ.com.au or The J Box Office Noosa Junction ph 5329 6560 (a small surcharge applies to phone bookings ) “...absolute sonic cohesion and uniform musical maturity..”. www.noosamusic.org Thursday, 4 May, 2017

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GIG GUIDE

HOLLIE HARRIS

Thursday 4 May Tewantin Noosa RSL 6pm Fabian.

Cafe Le Monde 6pm Frank Sultana.

Friday 5 May Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club 6pm M Grant.

Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Late for Woodstock.

The V Room 8pm May Grenadiers.

Saturday 6 May Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm The Lions Den. Cafe Le Monde 8pm Nixd/ Jasti.

Sunday 7 May Sunshine Beach Surf Club 3pm Late for Woodstock.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Centre 4.30 Seraphim Piano Trio.

The J 4.30 Seraphim Piano Trio.

Cafe Le Monde 4pm Jesse Morris Band.

LISTEN

READ

WATCH

My Woman, by Angel Olsen

Truly, Madly Guilty, by Liane Moriarty

By all accounts, Angel Olsen didn’t set out to make a pop record with My Woman, and while it remains funny to call any album with a nearly eight-minute centerpiece a “pop record”, her fourth LP is concentrated and undeniable - more confident and less dissonant than her previous work.

Olsen, whose voice is resolute but still soft in places, sounds like a person who has figured out much of what she needs and what she’s willing to endure to get it.

“I want to follow my heart down that wild road,” she sings on “Sister,” the album’s long, anchoring jam. Her vocals have taken on a wizened texture, the warmth of knowing, of having lived and discovered. ●

Six responsible adults. Three cute kids.

One small dog. It’s just a normal weekend. What could possibly go wrong?

Sam and Clementine have a wonderful, albeit, busy life: they have two little girls, Sam has just started a new dream job, and Clementine, a cellist, is busy preparing for the audition of a lifetime.

But theirs is a complicated relationship, so when Erika mentions a last-minute invitation to a barbecue with her neighbors, Tiffany and Vid, Clementine and Sam don’t hesitate. Having Tiffany and Vid’s larger than life personalities there will be a welcome respite.

Two months later, it won’t stop raining, and Clementine and Sam can’t stop asking themselves the question: What if we hadn’t gone? ●

Grantchester, ABC TV, Sunday, 8.30pm

It’s a genre that the Brits do best Sunday crime shows with a mismatched pair solving the murder of the week. But there’s something that sets Grantchester just a little apart and above your Midsomer Murders, Lewis and co.

Based on a collection of short stories

by James Runcie (son of former Archbishop of Canterbury Robert Runcie), Grantchester teams Anglican priest and former Scots Guards officer Sidney Chambers (James Norton) with overworked Detective Inspector Geordie Keating (Robson Green).

In a market overcrowded with mismatched crimefighters, Grantchester seems to something just a little bit out of the ordinary. ●

PUZZLES Quick Clues

SUDOKU How to solve Sudoku!

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DOWN YPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7471 ACROSS Strainer. (8)

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view to the Indian. (6). 22. Going on for four score. (7,5).

DOWN 1. Shut up a lady-bird. (8). 2. Yearn to take the G-man over it. (4). 3. A cantankerous dog fish! (7). 4. Attack when not up in points.(5). 5. Penalised for his crookedness in and it’s all over. (8). 6. Obviously fancy, go back and start leering at. (4). 11. As one does the music that disgusts one? (5,3). 13. What’s inside? Not change in coins. (8).

14. Ponders, about to answer. (7). 17. Advance slowly towards the Indian on the page after. (5). 19. A fifty-one foot moving platform. (4). 21. Do wrongly, or well. (4).

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ACROSS 7. To travel as a stowaway would be of no avail (2,3,7) .8.

Why you won’t talk to the psychiatrist on the phone? (42). 9. One’s fingers are caught. (6). 10. He fools about while they’ve got you covered (7). 12. Result of a short, or very bad, haircut! (5). 15. A party the Navy has on deck.

(5). 16. Is embarrassed by the ruddy send-off. (7). 18. Not so far away, he concludes. (6). 20. Mean to grant an interview to the Indian. (6). 22. Going on for four score. (7,5).

DOWN 1. Shut up a lady-bird. (8). 2. Yearn to take the G-man

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7471 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Go for nothing. 8, Hang-up. 9, Nailed. 10, Clot-he-s. 12, Shock. 15, A-do-rn. 16, Red-dens. 18, Closer. 20, Par-see. 22, Fifteen Forty.

Down - 1, Cor-alled (rev). 2, Lon-g. 3, Snapper. 4, S-tone. 5, Fin-ish-ed. 6, Og-le (ering). 11, Turns off. 13, C-ontents. 14, Respond (anag). 17, Cree-p.19, Li-ft. 21, Ro-ok.

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7471 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Commencement. 8, Rattle. 9, Trendy. 10, Idolise. 12, Obese. 15, Bribe. 16, Herring. 18, Panama. 20, Finite. 22, Proclamation.

Down - 1, Colander. 2, Smut. 3, Unleash. 4, Heath. 5, December. 6, Stud. 11, Labrador. 13, Sanction. 14, Perfume. 17, Vault. 19, Alps. 21, Note.

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WHAT’S ON A BIT OF U2 IN NOOSA Put this one on your calender - fans of U2 can get the very next best thing as The U2 Show Achtung Baby comes to Noosa! From Australia to Singapore, Macao, New Zealand and the South Pacific, The U2 Show- Achtung Baby is regarded as one of the best U2 tribute acts in the Southern Hemisphere.

The four-piece band - who not only talk the talk and walk the walk, but also sing the songs - bring their high

Australian National Chamber Music Competition winners, Seraphim Trio will perform this Sunday.

intensity celebration of Ireland’s greatest rock stars to all events, whether it be festivals, corporate functions or clubs.

Catch all your classic favourite U2 hits at the Noosa Surf Club on Saturday 20 May, with doors open from 9pm.

Tickets are $15 pre-sale or $20 on the night. This show may not be 'Even Better Than The Real Thing,’ but it will be pretty close!

NEVER FAILS TO DELIGHT Since winning the piano trio prize and the Audience Choice Award at the Australian National Chamber Music Competition in 2001, Seraphim Trio has never failed to delight audiences.

Widely celebrated for the vitality and intelligence of its music-making, the trio, comprising Anna Goldsworthy (piano), Helen Ayres (violin) and Timothy Nankervis (cello) is well-known to Musica Viva audiences.

Anna Goldsworthy delighted Noosa with her piano lessons recital and book talk at the 2014 Noosa Long Weekend.

Seraphim is thrilled to announce that it will perform Haydn’s beloved piano trio, “Gypsy Rondo”, Ravel’s piano trio in a

AND ALL THAT JAZZ! For a great night out with foot-tapping, hot jazz and dancing, then Saturday night Jazz at The J is just the ticket!

After six tours of Norfolk Island, Brett Iggulden and The Jazz Factory will play Jazz from the ’20s through to the ’50s with a few surprises to be seen.

This band has a great line-up of some familiar faces with Brett Iggulden, trumpet/saxophones/ vocals, Greg Garrett guitar/ banjo, Richard Stevens, sousaphone and Jo Bloomfield, piano.

The not so familiar band members are Geoff Speed, reeds and Rod Andrew on drums.

Saturday, 6 May from 7.30pm at The J with tickets for members $20, guests $25 and a budget bar, no BYO alcohol.

For tickets and more info, just call 5447 2229.

Sunday 14 May

BACK TO BIG HAIR DAYS Big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair - Good Shepherd Lutheran College’s production of the Rock of Ages will transport you back in time to the decade of ‘hairy’ metal music with four energetic performances at The J from 11-13 May 2017.

The five-time Tony award nominated Broadway musical, which was also made into a Hollywood feature film, will be brought to life by Good Shepherd students from Years 8 to 12.

With enough hairspray to burn a hole

minor and Schubert’s glorious piano trio number two with guest violinist Andrew Haveron. Concertmaster of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Andrew has worked with all the major symphony orchestras in the UK and has established himself as one of the most sought after violinists of his generation.

Tickets are $40 for adults and $10 for students and available now from www. thej.com.au.

The performance will be held at The Good Shepherd Lutheran Centre, corner Eumundi Road and Goodchap Street Noosaville, on Sunday 7 May commencing at 4.30pm. Tickets are available at the door from 3.30pm.

in the ozone layer, Rock of Ages is a feelgood rock ‘n’ roll love story of a small town girl with stars in her eyes whose life collides with an aspiring young rocker on the Sunset Strip in LA. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is full of head-banging, hairraising twists and turns that will leave the audience on the edge of their seats.

Performances are on Thursday 11 May Saturday 13 May at The J, 6.30pm daily and 1pm Saturday. Tickets are $25 adult / $18 child or student only and are on sale now from www.thej.com.au

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A PIECE OF MELBOURNE, HERE

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WINTER MENU HITS THE SPOT

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A little bit of Melbourne comes to Noosa Junction with 32 East. while and the local community has really embraced what we want to achieve,� Pete said. “There is a real hunger for contemporary

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The Hinterland’s favourite night out at Cooroy RSL is about to get even cosier and tastier.

From 1 June, the RSL is changing their menu up to include all those warm winter favourites that make the cooler weather so much more enjoyable.

Diners can tuck into lambs fry and mash, bangers and mash, warming casseroles and the lamb shanks we all love so much as well as the usual menu.

The daily specials change up each day offering plenty of variety to regulars at the usual great prices of $16.50 for members or $18.50 for non-members.

Enjoy the selection of deserts and the tender, great value steaks and salads.

Don’t forget there is live entertainment on Friday nights and for your chance to win big bucks on Thursday night with the members draw which has a whopping $1800 in the kitty so far.

More chances to win for members on Sunday with a big $2000 cash draw between 7pm and 7.30pm, just swipe your members card. If you’re not a member, there’s a couple of thousand good reasons to be one.

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Opening quietly back in February, 32 East is a small contemporary cafe in Noosa Junction which prides itself on excellent coffee, quality food offerings and a stylish and modern interior.

As the brainchild of Melbourne chef, Nathan Miller and his partner Pete Dillon, 32 East is bringing a little piece of Melbourne to the east end of Sunshine Beach Road. “Our philosophy is based on three simple ideas - to offer the best coffee we can, to use and support local producers, and to source the very best ingredients we can as part of our offer,� Nathan said. “We wanted to create a space based on a Melbourne experience, but really showcase some of the amazing produce available around Noosa and the hinterland. We use Maleny Milk, Noosa Red Tomatoes, Sunny Coast Eggs and Eumundi meats,� he said. “We have been drinking Niccolo coffee locally in Melbourne for a few years and really love the style of roast and consistency of the brew. “We decided to bring it with us when we came to open in Noosa, to take a step away from the usual coffee suppliers,� he said.

A display fridge is loaded with desserts made locally by Sweetness Contained, as well as sandwiches and salads changing daily and some local boutique beverages.

Nathan and Pete are amazed by the generous support of locals. “We have been open now for a short

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SWEET TREATS WITH MAGIC TOUCH ’Twas the night before the Candy Addictions opening, not a creature was stirring, except at 4pm the shopfitters moving out. Staff orientation began at 5pm, and so it was go, go, go.

Any nervousness proud new owners Don and Georgina Hammond had was overridden with excitement as the shop began to fill.

“It was wonderful to have the opportunity to talk to so many locals who commented on how wonderful it was we had moved - and how creative and innovative the shop design and concept is.

“The Bay Village shops have been incredibly supportive, and so it was a wonderful feeling to have so much love. The shop has taken shape over the last few weeks and people have been excited to see the final result,“ Georgina said.

This exciting candy store in The Bay Village on Hastings Street is a feast to the senses and unlike anything you have seen before.

The idea is to give customers a magic and wonderful experience and take them into a candy wonderland where the only limitation is your imagination!

The hand-made rock candy is made in front of your eyes seven days a week, and watching this always brings in large crowds as they are amazed how it is intricately made and created.

The store gives you many options to fulfil that sweet tooth - they make gelato,

fudge and candy and offer fine hand-made chocolates as well as other chocolate and sweet products.

Even the milkshakes are served with a touch of magic sprinkled with fine candy.

The theme of the store has touches of “Alice in Wonderland” - with a wall of flowing chocolate and a magnetic table of sweet treats moving around in front of your eyes.

The large oversized lolli-pop tree even has the Cheshire Cat sitting proudly.

Choose from chocolates in all varieties including coconut rough, chocolate coated ginger, rocky road and a fine selection of handmade truffles.

Their signature creation called “The Crazy Alice” offers those that are game many scoops of home-made gelato served in a waffle basket overloaded with rocky road, fudge, cream and chocolate sauce! Needless to say it is enough to share for those who dare!!

Made on site is also fudge, gelato and so many beautiful sweet treats.

Candy Addictions is open seven days a week - 9am - 5pm with plans to begin late nights at some stage and hands on candy making evenings.

This idea would involve up to eight guests taking part in making hand stretched candy and learning the art of this artisan candy making. Pop in and give your tastebuds a treat in Candy Addictions. ●

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MODERN SERVICE IS TAILOR-MADE

Roslyn Simmonds and Teryl Robinson.

HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES Roslyn Simmonds commenced practice in Tewantin in 2006 after having worked in legal firms in the Noosa area since 1997.

Together with solicitor Teryl Robinson, R. Simmonds & Assoc. Pty Ltd, based in Queensland, act for clients worldwide assisting them with all their legal issues.

They aim to provide clients with highquality legal services and cost-effective solutions.

Their clients turn to them time and time again for advice and management of their major life decisions - buying and selling real estate or business, leasing, appointing an attorney, making a will and succession planning for the next generation. This follows their reputation as a trusted provider of legal advice in Queensland.

They have the skills and experience to understand your legal problem and explain the options available to you. All advice is

provided by solicitors not paralegals and is given to you in easy to understand terms.

Placing your interests first, they will strive to get the best outcome for you in a friendly, flexible, approachable way.

Specialising in deceased estates, the solicitors at R. Simmonds and Associates Pty Ltd pride themselves on acting honestly, ethically and fairly, providing prompt and courteous service and giving all clients the best of their legal advice and judgement.

Providing quality legal services at reasonable rates, their aim is to develop relationships with their clients based on trust, professionalism, knowledge and foresight.

R. Simmonds & Assoc Pty Ltd is a progressive law firm based at Shop 12A Tewantin Plaza, 113 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin, Queensland. ●

Modern pharmacy compounding is the art of preparing individualised medication with technology involvement to tailor each patient's needs.

At Priceline Pharmacy in Tewantin, it is all part of the service.

Their compounded medications are made based on prescriptions from medical prescribers that allow patients to have individual dosage and formula.

Why do many patients need compounded medications? The reason is those medications are not available from drug manufacturers, which include specific dose based on the body weight; combination of a couple of ingredients in one dosage form to improve compliances; liquid dosage form with palatability and allergies concerns especially for some medications prescribed for children or the elderly who have certain conditions such as allergies and swallowing difficulties.

Compounding pharmacists at Priceline partner with a professional compounding company for training, consultation, calibration and quality control of the product to ensure customers are receiving the most accurate medications.

Customers have the right to question, discuss and express concern about the treatment to achieve the best positive outcome. That’s why the pharmacists at

Basil Macreadie, compounding pharmacist at Priceline Pharmacy, Tewantin, measures liquid for a geometric dilution.

Priceline believe there is nothing more rewarding than knowing that their customers are getting exactly what they need - no more, no less.

The tailor-made medication can be made in so many ways and modifications, ranging from versatile dosage forms, wide ranging ingredients or simplified formula by combining a few ingredients in one.

Head in and see the team at Priceline Pharmacy Tewantin to discuss your compounding needs, or give them a call on 5449 7899 - they are always happy to chat with about your needs. ●

Noosa Life Chiropractic & Massage

WELCOME TO A NEW KIND OF PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY

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Don’t put up with pain or restricted movement any longer. At Noosa Life Chiropractic and Remedial Massage we have over 40 years’ experience and we offer gentle and expert care to the people of the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Hinterland.

With our holistic approach we can achieve your optimum oral health, reinforced through preventive care and minimally invasive dentistry, leaving your teeth intact, as close to nature intended.

Book an appointment today and find out how our experienced chiropractors and Remedial Massage Therapist can help you get back to living life to the fullest.

If low back or neck pain, headaches or sciatica is stopping you from doing the things you love, like playing with the kids, swinging a golf club or even walking on the beach, it’s time you had your spinal health checked. We can help you feel better today.

Our services include: • Preventive Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry • Cosmetic Orthodontics

Call for a free on phone opinion to day: Do you need remedial massage or Chiropractic spinal adjustments? Call and discuss with either of our Chiropractors or massage therapist free.

Come in or contact us to make your appointment for a check up.

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Don’t just treat the pain, remove the cause.

Our chiropractors and massage therapist are musculoskeletal experts who understand the relationship between your spine, muscles, and your nervous system.

In short your total health and wellness. We’ll help stop your pain, regain your freedom of movement and improve your overall health and wellbeing.

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Dental disease is almost entirely preventable, and your oral health is directly related to the health of the rest of your body.

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FOCUS ON … Tewantin

CLINIC’S INDEPTH SKIN CARE As a GP with a strong interest in skin cancer, Dr James Bricknell began formal studies with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia (SCCA) in 2006. He has gained several certificates and diplomas in skin cancer medicine and surgery.

In 2016, James received the inaugural award from the (SCCA) College for receiving the highest Australasian result in the 2015 Fellowship exam. Out of all of the GPs in Australia (almost 30,000), only 70 Australian GPs have become Fellows of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia (SCCA) with only three of them residing on the Sunshine Coast This well-trained focus on skin cancer is the passion of Skin Medical Clinic. Now four years in practice in the Tewantin business centre, the clinic provides ongoing services to people of all ages from the North of the Sunny Coast to the South.

In their onsite surgery, the clinic has removed thousands of skin cancers including over 300 melanomas.

To keep a regular check on patients, James utilises photographic imaging loaded into specific computer software and combines this with his extensive training in dermoscopy.

Dermoscopy involves the analysis of specific structures beneath the skin surface - unique to each type of skin cancer. The extensive post-graduate training undertaken by GPs at Skin Cancer College of Australasia takes the visual acuity of the human eye beyond an imaging system.

Graduates of the SCCA also pride themselves on their

Dr James Bricknell. advanced surgical skills learnt at the college. At Skin Medical Clinic, James performs advanced procedures that most GPs refer to hospitals or specialists.

The clinic prides itself on being able to offer a costeffective alternative to the private healthcare sector.

For patients and other GPs, Skin Medical Clinic offers affordable medical and surgical procedures through training acquired at Australia’s leading skin cancer college the SCCA. Through their dedication to further post-graduate study, college Fellows ensure their patients receive the most up-todate professional care.

But it is not all about skin cancer, patients go to the clinic to have non-cancerous moles removed for cosmetic purposes. Removing cosmetic moles are generally considered non-Medicare related services unless the mole is a type of skin cancer.

Skin Medical Clinic also provides anti-wrinkle injections to people worried about their frown lines and wrinkly eye-lines. In the entire month of May, the clinic is offering its Mother’s Day special to both men and women wanting the most cost effective treatment to the frown with a 10 per cent reduction on its already discounted prices.

Just call 5455 6693 and ask “what about me” to make an appointment. ●

STRICTLY NORTH ITALIAN CUISINE Get the best advice and legal support Lynchlaw, established at Tewantin on the Sunshine Coast in 1988 is a dynamic practice with a diverse clientele providing quality legal services in Queensland.

Each practitioner at Lynchlaw has extensive knowledge and focus on a particular field of expertise whether it be commercial, family, estates, compensation law (personal injuries), buying and selling of a business or conveyancing Our firm prides itself on achieving solutions in a cost effective and down to earth manner and is particularly focused on achieving results prior to the cost and expense involved in court proceedings.

COMMERCIAL * CONVEYANCING FAMILY * INJURY * WILLS & ESTATES ESTATES: It is very important to have a succession plans for your family.

Estate planning goes beyond drafting a will – it includes: • The assessment of assets • The assessment of likely taxation • Advice regarding the possibility of claims against the estate by third parties • The protection of assets

FAMILY: We can provide assistance for a range of matters relating to family law and de facto relationships, including: • Marriage, De Facto & Divorce Law • Binding Financial Agreements (prenups) • Divorce and Legal separation issues in Australia • Family Mediation Legal aid for family law matters • Annulment of marriages • Spousal maintenance • Property settlements

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FOCUS ON … Tewantin STEP INTO LITTLE ITALY AT NOOSA MARINA Did you know that the perfect pizza is cooked in just 90 seconds at 450 degrees, in a real wood-fired pizza oven made by a third-generation family in Italy from handcrafted brick and shipped to Noosa?

Your mouth will be watering even before you take the first bite, so make sure you start with the Italian negroni cocktail in your hands.

The restaurant’s colour scheme alone reflects a Tuscan palette, with splashes of olive green, warm wood and crisp blue.

But the delicious aromas will whisk you away to Italy before you can say ciao!

Italian Marina is the brainchild of new Noosa resident, Michelangelo.

Born and raised in Florence, Michelangelo promises only the very best, authentic Italian cuisine.

With 17 years of experience in the industry, Italian Marina is his third successful venue.

And what could be better than the Noosa Shire? Italian head chef Davide Benati will be using Noosa’s best local produce to create astonishing dishes, hand-made pasta, following traditional Tuscan recipes.

“We are creating a great atmosphere, which will become unique when added to the uninterrupted view over the Noosa River.”

Chef Davide was born and raised in Modena, and began his career at age of 13, working in his father’s restaurant.

Over the years he has worked in some of the top restaurants in Italy and Australia, including the three-star Michelinrated Florentine Enoteca Pinchiorri, Biota, Ormeggio.

You’ll also discover a great selection of good value red, white and sparkling wines from various regions of Italy,

Chef Davide Benati snipping fresh herbs for his masterpiece.

Australia and NZ, plus a range of beers.

With plenty of available parking, you don’t need to worry about the car.

Don’t feel like driving? Why not catch the ferry and enjoy a cruise along Noosa River, stopping at Noosa Marina and

walking to the restaurant?

Italian Marina Pizza and Restaurant is open six days a week for lunch and dinner, Tuesday to Sunday. Enjoy the beautiful marina over breakfast on Sundays. Call 0434 190 573 for bookings. ●

If you’re over 30, you should have your skin checked once a year. Ask Dr James Bricknell about our professional services • Skin Cancer Clinic & Onsite Surgery • Comprehensive Mole & Skin Checks • Testing for Melanoma and other lesions • Imaging and mole tracking • Cautery, Curettage and other treatments • Simple and Advanced Excisions • Surgical Skin Slaps, Wedge Resections • Skin Grafts including lower limbs Cosmetic Treatments including: • Anti Wrinkle Injections (Botulinum type A) • Hyaluronic Dermal Fillers

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WILLS TAILOR-MADE FOR INDIVIDUALS Lynchlaw is your local firm, for your local community. Their solicitors take the time to talk to you about what it is you wish to achieve with your estate, and then advise on the most appropriate type of will that meets your individual needs.

You want to do right by your family. You want to be fair.

You make decisions every week, every month and every year which hopefully serve to promote not only your family’s safety and their happiness but also their financial wellbeing. It shouldn’t be any different when it comes to making your will.

After all, a will determines how your estate will be distributed to those you care about most.

The truth is, a lot of us simply don’t get around to making a will. Have you ever asked yourself: Whatever happens in those situations? Who gets what? Does the absence of a will cause confusion, even conflict among family members? The answer is usually, Yes. Lynchlaw specialises in a tailored service. The will explains the benefits of appointing a trusted friend or family member as your attorney.

Nobody likes to think about it too much, but inevitably one day you will have to leave your business or farm, whether by selling up, retiring or leaving for health reasons.

It is very important to have a succession plan in place that makes the transition easy not only for yourself but also for your family or employees and minimises the chances of the business or farm having to be sold up when you leave and Lynchlaw can create a plan involving all family members.

The firm is focused on achieving solutions in a cost effective and down-to- earth manner, and is particularly concerned on achieving results prior to the cost and expense involved in court proceedings. We offer fixed fees for some of our services such as conveyancing, standard wills, and powers of attorney.

For more information, call Lynchlaw today on 5474 4822. ●

Greta Wilson - Solicitor, Robert Douglas - Solicitor and Joanne Scarfe - Conveyancer at Lynchlaw in Tewantin.

Did you know you have a local Compounding Pharmacy in Tewantin?

Priceline Pharmacy Tewantin has been compounding customised medications to meet the individual needs of patients for over 14 years.

Our experienced compounding pharmacists and technicians have undergone extensive and ongoing training through PCCA. PCCA controls quality accreditation and provides all of our pharmaceutical grade ingredients, technical support and tested formulations.

Examples of our compounded medicines: • Bio-identical Hormones in Troche or Transdermal Format • Natural and combined Thyroid Preparations • Transdermal Pain Management • Naltroxone Therapy Compounding service available weekdays • Veterinary Solutions • Dental Preparations Opening Hours • Wound and Scar treatments Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm • Paediatric Omeprazole solutions Sat-Sun 8am - 5pm Member of PCCA Professional Compounding Chemist of Australia

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Our Pharmacist and Technicians are available to discuss your individual compounding requirements.

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FOCUS ON … Tewantin Dr Matt O’Keefe, Angela Davis and Dr. Richard Singer.

QUALITY CHIROPRACTIC CARE class remedial massage therapist.

Massage clients of Angela Davis speak highly of her ability in addressing their muscular aches and pains allowing them to enjoy life easier than before. Appointments for massage can be made by calling 0409 570 246.

Their aim is to give a better service which immediately addresses your pain issues, rehabilitation and a health management approach.

Both Angela and Matt are registered Medicare providers allowing Health Fund rebates for services provided to be processed in the office.

For all your remedial massage and chiropractic needs, call today for your appointment for either chiropractic or massage on 0409 570 246. ●

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Noosa Life Chiropractic is thrilled to open its doors in Tewantin and offer the community professional, quality care with a friendly and effective touch.

Dr Richard Singer is happy to announce the return of one of the most respected chiropractors on the Sunshine Coast, Dr Matt O’Keeffe, who is well known to the area as the founder and principal of Tewantin Chiropractic.

“I have asked Matt to join Deb and myself in taking care of patients at our new Noosa Life Chiropractic and Massage offices located in The Atrium at Tewantin,” Dr Singer said.

They are also excited in introducing remedial massage to their services. Noosa Life Chiropractic and Massage will now offer a six-day-a-week health care service which includes two chiropractors and a first

Kim Barnicoat RDH, Paul Barnicoat BDS and Kelsi Hurley.

SMILES ALL ROUND After their first year as the new dentistry in Poinciana Avenue inTewantin, the journey so far has been an amazing experience for the team at BKP Dental.

They have been overwhelmed at the response of the patients that have visited them in the practice.

Kim and Paul would like to extend their gratitude.

“It’s been fantastic to meet you all.

We would like to say a Big Thank You to all of you, especially those who have recommended us to your friends and families, we are truly grateful as referrals are our favourite customers, and this now accounts for 80 per cent of our new business, that is why we opened the practice, to integrate into the Tewantin community, so we once again thank you.”

Taking the gamble to open a new business, especially in today’s changeable economic climate, BKP Dental are thrilled

to recieve affirmation that their patients have been so happy with their services.

The premises have lived up to their expectations, creating a calm contemporary space, to deliver exceptional patient care with great accessibility via the lift enabling access for all.

Patients are very much part of their treatment planning and care, as education forms the basis of their minimally invasive dental clinic.

They welcome children, and hope to welcome more to their special children’s days which make dentistry fun for the children instead of the historical fear that has been a part of dental visits.

If you would like further information or to make an appointment, call them on 5455 5224 or visit www.bkpdental.com.au or Facebook page.

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We pride ourselves on our continued success and

Phone: 5474 1371 - 0432 327 349 Contact our Solicitors direct Roslyn Simmonds - Solicitor - Roslyn@RSimmonds.com.au Teryl Robinson - Solicitor - Teryl@RSimmonds.com.au

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SPECIAL Gourmet bacon, free range egg sandwich with house made chutney & rocket on toasted Turkish with a coffee $12.

At Potter’s Pantry we are passionate about excellent coffee and food.

We offer a range of fresh breakfast and lunch options that are dine-in or takeaway.

Locally roasted KAI coffee, everything is made fresh in house, daytime catering, in-house book exchange (with all proceeds going to Katie Rose Cottage.)

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FOCUS ON … Health, Wellness & Beauty MEDIA FOCUSES IN ON BENEFITS OF LASER LIGHT

BY HOLLIE HARRIS Mary Street Wellness Clinic has been attracting plenty of media attention lately.

Dr Vaughn Thatenhurst has been featured on Today and Channel 7 this week with his ground-breaking use of laser therapy.

“For many years, treating soft tissue and joint pain has been treated with class three lasers and now we have class four lasers and the results have been astounding,” Dr Thatenhurst said.

He graduated Life Chiropractic College West in 1996.

Throughout his over 20 years of experience he has worked all over the world, from Tasmania to Asia, finally settling in Noosa.

He uses a broad range of therapies including spinal decompression and deep tissue laser therapy - both effective for chronic conditions such as low back pain and neck pain.

The relief is almost instant. Many patients are going in for this treatment before they resort to more invasive treatments such as cortisone injections or surgery and leaving relatively pain-free.

“People come in crawling, walk out dancing,” Dr Thatenhurst said.

This painless treatment has been so effective that clients are seeing great improvements even after their first session. Laser therapy is especially effective for sporting injuries such as tennis elbow and other ligament or tendon injuries.

If you need an effective pain treatment, here are some fast facts about the ground-breaking treatments now available right here in Noosaville. · These are class four lasers (they are warm on the skin); · They are new to Australia in the last year; · Dr Vaughn Thatenhurst is doing treatments using this laser. He is also the distributor for selling the lasers in Australia; and · The lasers can help with soft tissue conditions, back pain, hip pain, piriformis syndrome, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, elbow pain, wrist pain and much more. ●

SUN DANGER DOESN’T TAKE BREAKS New data shows skin cancer and sunburn are one of the top 10 reasons Australians visit their GP every year, prompting an urgent sun safety warning from the Cancer Council.

The data shows consultations for skin cancer and sunburn were the ninth largest cause of GP consultations in Australia, with sunburn alone among the top 30 reasons for an appointment annually.

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the figures reinforced the need for Queenslanders to get more serious about sun safety.

“It’s concerning to see skin cancer and sunburn among the top 10 reasons that Australians are visiting their GPs every year,” Ms Clift said.

“Sunburn and the majority of skin cancers are preventable through taking care in the sun - it is vital for all Queenslanders to take sun safety more seriously.

“Many Queenslanders don’t realise their risk of skin damage and sunburn is still high as we head into cooler months - it’s imperative we don’t become complacent about being SunSmart.

“Sunburn is a serious sign of skin damage, which increases the risk of skin cancer. Queenslanders should avoid sunburn at all costs.

“Your lifetime tally of UV radiation exposure, together with the number of severe sunburns, increases your risk of skin cancer.

“Once skin damage occurs, it is impossible to reverse, which means sun protection is key to a cancer-free future.”

The Cancer Council further warned that the symptoms of sunburn could be so severe that medical attention should be sought.

“First degree sunburn is known as mild sunburn that reddens and inflames the skin - second degree sunburn is a more serious reddening of the skin and water blisters,” Ms Clift said.

“Third degree sunburn requires medical attention.

You should see your doctor if you experience blistering, headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness or severe pain.”

It’s not just summertime our skin takes a beating.

The Cancer Council has warned of the increased risks of sunburn and skin damage over holiday periods, with more Queenslanders spending time outdoors on public holidays.

“Queenslanders should make the most of the public holidays and enjoy the sunshine state - while staying SunSmart and protecting themselves from the sun,” Ms Clift said.

“Follow all five recommended sun protective behaviours - Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide - when the UV Index is three or above - which it is all year round in Queensland.

More than 3600 Queenslanders are diagnosed with melanoma each year, and it is estimated that over 350,000 non-melanoma skin cancers are treated.

Queensland locals can download the SunSmart app for free at sunsmart.com.au.

More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at cancerqld.org.au or 13 11 20. ●

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AROUND THE GROUNDS

PIRATE JACOB BEST ON FIELD JUNIOR PIRATES RUGBY LEAGUE UNDER 7 BLUE Mother Nature turned on a cracking day for rugby league at Palmwoods and the Pirates boys turned up ready to play. The Devils’ bigger boys were brought down by some great cover defence by Jacob and Connor who also hit the ball up hard with try scoring machine Lachy D and captain Seth. Ollie threw himself into every tackle he could and Spence and Axel did a great job from dummy half, but for his all round game Jacob took home player of the match honours.

UNDER 9 BLUE We see your tackle and raise you two more as the Noosa Blue Under 9 boys took on Nambour which saw a solid game of defence from both sides. The sun was shining and both sides brought their A games. Break away tries from Tait, Bailey and Rhy and the

coach couldn’t name names for best tackles, as all the boys were in there around the legs for the whole game. Luka had some great break away runs along with Clancy, Super Sam, Lucas and Cooper who were tackling machines getting right in there with the big Nambour side. Cooper unfortunately on the last tackle came out second best and was carried from the field but his team-mates got in there and sang the Noosa team song with pride. Matt is proud of how well his team dug deep and played an outstanding game.

UNDER 10 YELLOW Under Ten Yellow ventured into the depths of the Mooloolah valley to size up the Palmwoods Devils team on their home turf.

With the boys’ first full game, fitness was tested on the larger field and they are finding out that the ref is not so forgiving with knock-ons, off sides etc.

The three newcomers to the team really stepped up with Hunter Burgess hurting the Devils through the middle with exceptional skill in breaking tackles. Oscar Paladino was committed in defence and ran straight and hard. Crunching tackles by Tyler Beattie could be heard from the sidelines.

Hopefully his technique will rub off on the other boys. If it keeps up he will be nicknamed the Axe. In an evenly matched game, the second half favoured the Pirates, with each of the boys settling into the speed of the game.

Taj Brumley celebrated his birthday with a jinking run and try towards the end of the game.

Thanks to a few of the Under Ten Blue players for backing up to give the boys a hand. A true team effort with all boys contributing got them off to a great start for the year. ●

NOOSA DOLPHINS IN WINNING STREAK

BY LUCY WHITEHILL It was a great weekend for the Noosa Dolphins when the U10 defeated the Eumundi Dragons 41-5, the U12 team romped in against Brothers 26-19 and the U13 topped off play with a 38-0 win against Eumundi.

The U10s surprised Eumundi from the first kick-off, retrieving possession and setting up Max for a darting run to score under the post in the first two minutes.

The game then settled into a forwards tussle. Oliver and Mackie fearlessly dove in to move the whole ruck with their strength, before Mali snatched a loose ball and bolted 30 metres for a try. Eumundi applied pressure but Tom showed speed and strength in a 70m bolt, brilliantly completed by Clancy. A 40m rampage by Finnbar needed the whole Eumundi pack to

Max scores an epic try.

stop, but the offload finished the movement with Mali’s second try. Atticus continued to dazzle the opposition with two dodging, weaving tries and Cooper followed with a stunning half-field flourish. Not bad for his second game of rugby. Oliver won the Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match and the Junior President’s Award went to Max. Dowling and Neylan Noosa Dolphins U12s showed great improvement in their

game this week. The attack was evenly spread across the field with the forwards working hard in the rucks to give space for the backs to run the ball wide. Domino’s Pizza Man of the Match was Angus Low. Noosa had to work hard for their tries against a disciplined and well- organised Eumundi defence, but the talent of the Noosa back line was able to create enough openings and make it two wins out of two for the season. The Noosa defence, epitomised by tireless work from Ethan, matched anything thrown at them to keep a clean sheet. Up front, Tane, Harry and Ashton worked well and made a strong impact, as did Flynn and Lochie L in the backs, showing that Noosa has a wealth of great players to go forward with this season.

Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match was Jarrah. ●

DRAGONS HIT THEIR PEAK, BREATHING FIRE Great teamwork, supportive parents, fabulous weather … it’s feeling a lot like the season’s second quarter for the Eumundi Dragons Under 7s and Under 8s, who played at Caloundra this weekend.

UNDER 7s The mighty Under 7 Dragons came to Caloundra full of energy and excitement and played two great games against Noosa Dolphins.

Noosa was challenging and gave plenty of opportunity for the Dragons to showcase their defensive skills.

Already there are signs of some future Dragon superstars emerging, with some fantastic try-saving chases by Max, Tristan and Eli, who used their speed and determination to help get the ball across the line, while Ted showed his fancy footwork is no match for the Noosa Dolphins.

Charlie and Zach each scored a try and new recruit Josh proved to be a valuable asset to the team with his speed and great passing skills.

It was a big effort by the youngest player Zac in scoring his first try of the season and a noteworthy effort by the newest team member Josh who, once figuring out which way to run, made sure the opposition were kept busy in this his match debut.

Well done to Max too, who scored U7s Player of the Week - Max always shows up with a smile on his face, ready to play and puts in 100 per cent during training and games. noosatoday.com.au

Action from the Eumundi Dragons Under 8s clash with Maleny. Pictures: LEO WILES PHOTOGRAPHY The Under 7s are beginning to form some fantastic friendships while they are learning lots of new skills and having a blast at the same time!

- Zoe Eaton and Luke Youd UNDER 8s The Eumundi Dragons Rugby Union’s Under 8s had two cracking games on Saturday.

The first was against the Maleny Bush Rangers.

The Dragons started strongly, scoring three tries in the first five minutes. This set the pace for the game with the Dragons clocking up a very convincing 17-3 win.

Jack, Will, Cody and Tom scored tries and there was excellent defence from all, in particular Louie, who saved a try and set up another with a crunching tackle five metres out from our line. Alex was consistent with

A young Dragons Under 8s player crashes through a Noosa tackle. tackling and Toby performed a textbook tackle on a player twice his size.

The second game against the Noosa Dolphins was just as exciting, although a lot more demanding. It was a very physical game with strong tackles and running rugby from both sides.

There was also a lot of mauling where the Dragons played out their lessons learnt at training and stole the ball many times.

Support play was also excellent with some beautiful offload passes from tackles and cleaning up of loose ball.

Although the Dolphins went down by a few tries, the boys gave it everything and put on an entertaining game of rugby, with tries to Cody, Will, Tom and Jack.

A highlight was some very strong runs from Cody. Alex’s consistent and wellexecuted tackling gained him the Player of the Week trophy.

- Dan Sparks

BOWL ALONG Tewantin Men’s Championship Pairs on Saturday 22 April: Joe and Jay Dawe defeated Troy Rowley and Glen Whyte.

Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club Jackpot Pairs: Winner John Morrow and John Paul, runner-up John Boyle and Paul Baker.

Tuesday 25 April - Madills Anzac Day Fours a great day was had by all. The afternoon kicked off with a bit of fun, thanks to Danny Crameri, then president Gary Moss read The Ode, followed by the playing of the Last Post.

Two games of 12 ends were played. Afternoon tea was Aussie themed. After game snacks were pies and sausage rolls after the game in true Aussie style. There was a spontaneous performance of the Australian National Anthem by all, and a rousing rendition of the New Zealand National Anthem by the Kiwi contingent.

Winners: Paul Baker, Gill Macdonald, Jennie Smith and John Boyle.

Runners-up: Sophie Gale, Craig Lambert, Robyn McAnelly and Tony McAnelly.

Wednesday 26 April - Laguna Retirement Resort Mens Pairs - winners Trevor Crosby and Greg Halloway (2 wins +21), runners-up on countback Bryan Simmons and Don Gull ( 1win + 13).

Thursday 27 April - Ivory Palms Jackpot Pairs winners Gill MacDonald and John Boyle, runner-up Ralphe Rickman and Dennis Coulter.

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Winners of the Anzac Day fours, from left, John Boyle, Gill MacDonald, Paul Baker, games director Van Vignon, Jennie Smith and Paul Baker. Picture courtesy VAN VIGNON Pomona After attending Anzac Day dawn services and local marches, Pomona bowlers gathered at the club for an afternoon of very enjoyable and social bowls.

Anzac biscuits were all the go with a cuppa or refreshing ale. Lucky winners on the day were the triples team of Janos Francis (a newcomer to bowls), Peter Read and Charlie Dewhirst. Runners-up were the pairs team of Bronwyn Read and Sharon Foale.

A big thankyou went to the ladies who made the delicious Anzac biscuits.

Wednesday ladies social bowls - winners were Denise Debus, Nancy Homer and Jocelyn Rabjohns.

Friday twilight bowlers had a pleasant afternoon finishing the game under the floodlights. Lucky winners were David Hands and Frank Long with +14 and runners-up Denise Debus and Peter Read +12.

The jackpot was not won and carries over.

The final of the Men’s A Grade singles championship will be held on Saturday 6 May commencing at 1pm. Come along and watch Jim O’Donnell (the club’s oldest men’s bowler) play Daryl Millar (a young 70) for the title.

- Kitty and Jack

GOLF STROKES Noosa Par 3 April Ambrose, sponsored by the Royal Mail Hotel.

1st: Duncan Chesney and Darren Simmonds 48.25, 2nd Leo Sorrenson and Ross Baldwin 49.

NTP: 3rd Ken Clapham, 6th Duncan Chesney, 9th nil, 11th Gordon Lund, 16th David Francis.

Eagles nest - hole 9 Kim Gunness.

Ball rundown: Albert Cobb and Robin Goodridge 49.5, Sally and Mark Prosser 49.5, Wanee and Ed Tann 49.5, Norm Barnes and Merilyn Thomas 50.25, Kim Poulsen and Nik Lesic 50.5, Lynne and Mike Boyle 50.75, Rayce Dunlop and Ken Clapham 50.75, Errol Grieve and Gordon Lund 50.75, Rusty Milliner and Russell Miller 51.25, Tony Ho and Richard Poutu 51.5, Zane Jesberg and Michael Gooding 51.5, Wally Hulbert and John Gray 51.5.

Members draw - Gordon Lund.

Draw for par - Lynne Boyle (unsuccessful).

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MANGROVE JACK

GOOD-SIZED SNAPPER OF SOUTHERN With the wind still not quite playing the game, most offshore anglers have been heading out early and heading in before the winds get up.

Quality snapper are starting to show with an 82cm model coming from the southern reefs last week.

Sunshine Reef has been fishing well with squire, sweetlip, cod and jew all claimed last week.

For those with a bigger boat that can handle the conditions. the Reefs out from Double Island have been fishing very well

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for quality snapper, pearlies, jew, big reds and cod.

Some local anglers headed to the Barwon Banks last week and bagged some good snapper, cod and pearl perch.

The tuna have been nuts with large schools just off shore, the schools consist of mainly Mack tuna, but there are some good longtails amongst them. Fishing slugs and fast moving soft plastics on lighter gear has been a test for anglers.

In the Noosa River, trevally have been in big numbers and seem to be travelling in small schools with dawn and sunset the prime attack times.

In Woods Bays surface presentations have been the most exciting and effective ways to target these fish. Quality tailor have also been feeding amongst these trevally.

As night falls there are still plenty of fish on offer so switch to soft plastics with larger paddle tails or grub tails.

Queenfish have also been in the mix with the early morning and around the turn of the tide the best times, working the lower stretches of the river seems to be the most productive. Again larger surface lures have been the drawcard.

Good numbers of bream are starting to show throughout the lower estuary, they provide great fun for the kids on light line with lightly weighted fresh mullet pieces or prawns as bait.

The ski run has been holding good amounts of bait. Plastics like the 2.5”- 3” grubs have been the go to lure for catching the tailor, giant trevally and diamond trevally.

Larger presentations like soft vibes and

bigger plastics have been accounting for jew and large flathead in the same area.

Quality flathead have been taken from the lower reaches of the river on the run out tide, smaller fish baits like frog mouthed pilchards, hardy heads and whitebait have claimed some great fish.

On the beach, good numbers of dart, bream and whiting have all come from the gutters on Noosa’s Northshore. Live beachworms have been one of the best baits, good quality jew have also come from the deeper gutters with the night high tide getting the best results.

More and more tailor are showing up on most Sunshine Coast beaches.

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

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Queensland’s Jamie Mitchell was named Overall Performer of the Year at last weekend’s WSL Big Wave Awards in California.

Seen here taming a monster at Nazare, Portugal, last December.

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Hamie’s first surfboard.

HAMIE’S FIRST SURFBOARD So you’re turning six, right? What would be on a six-year-old’s wish list?

Harry Potter themed party in the park.

Check. The biggest Harry Potter chocolate cake imaginable. Check. Sausage sizzle.

Check. All the mates from kindy and now school, and mum and dad and family, and even the grandies, as long as they can tone down the kissing and hugging. Check. A skateboard. Check. A surfboard. Whoa!

Hold the phone. Tug, tug. “Ma, you and Poppy haven’t given me a present yet.”

So I’m circling the Noosa Lions Park looking for a park, a six-foot soft-top dressed in ribbons and a bow in the car with me. It’s a beautiful autumn Sunday on a holiday weekend in Noosa. There are no parks. I give up and find something down near Quamby Place. I take the ribboned soft-top from the car, tuck it under my arm and begin the long walk up Noosa Parade, my surf cred draining from me with every step.

Hamie “Potter”, our youngest grandson so far, has no idea of my humiliation as I sneak up behind him in the park. Surprise!

We’re all there, two sets of grandparents responsible for this surfing rite of passage, Mum, Dad, aunty, everyone. Birthday boy looks bemused. He sucks on a lollypop and poses politely for all the pictures, then he puts the board down on the grass and moves on to the next thing.

“Tomorrow we surf!” the granddads yell in unison at his retreating little figure.

I was more than twice Hamie’s age when I was given my first surfboard, which was just as well since it was three metres long and weighed about three times as much as me. Within 18 months its boxy, triple-

glassed rail had claimed my two front teeth, but I never forgot that moment, recalled here from a recently-completed memoir *: The birthday board was a dog of a thing, a purple polyurethane foam Barry Bennett pig shape, one of the earliest foam surfboards produced in Australia. It had been pigment-coated by one of its previous owners to cover up the waterlogged sections and the general yellowing of the inferior foam.

Having heard that a neighbour had a full-sized foam surfboard for sale at a price my parents might consider affordable, I didn’t think to inspect it, I just dropped a few hints as my birthday approached. My father purchased it for nine pounds, having haggled it down from the ten quid asking price, as was Dad’s way.

Dad knew nothing about surfboards, but nor did I, so we were both pretty chuffed when he led me down to the garage, where the waterlogged Bennett had been artfully displayed on a couple of sawhorses, the family’s Wolseley sedan and the workhorse Commer van having been backed up a few metres to heighten the dramatic impact.

‘Well, what do you think?’ he asked.

I paraded around the hideous thing, pretending to admire its contours, running my fingers across the rough and waxy surface. As I recall it, the Bennett was about nine feet three inches long, with a slightly tilted wooden D-shaped fin that extended just beyond the rounded tail. It seemed to have been dropped on its tail during delivery, and through the smashed fibreglass I could see the splintered ends of a thick balsa centre stringer bordered by thinner redwood ones.

I really didn’t know what to look for in

a surfboard, but I knew it was none of the above. My dream board did not feature a purple pigment disguising a waterlogged and rotting core. My dream board was brightly coloured like a rainbow, and it shone and glistened in the sun. But this was a surfboard nonetheless, and it was mine.

I said to Dad, ‘It’s beautiful. It’s grouse.

It’s a gas. I love it!’

THE BELL Speaking of rites of passage, Jordy Smith’s pretend ringing of the bell halfway through the final of the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach two weeks ago has now entered surfing folklore, and not without some wringing of hands.

I thought it was just funny and cheeky, like Jordy himself, but the coveted, handcrafted trophy that’s been a part of the world’s longest-running surfing event almost since it began has attained iconic status. Ringing the bell is an honour, a landmark event in a surfing career, not to be taken lightly, just ask anyone who has one.

All of which is a bit odd, considering the haphazard early days of the Bells Classic, and The Bell. The whole deal would probably never have got started if a champion swimmer, Olympic wrestler, teacher, woodworker and surfer named Joe Sweeney, had not got jack of the long paddle down the coast or the tortuous muddy track into Bells Beach, hired a bulldozer and made his own track in through the bush. An enterprising fellow, Joe parked at the top of the track every swell and charged his mates a toll until he got his hire fee back.

One of the blokes who coughed up reluctantly was Peter Troy, who organised

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the first Bells Beach Surf Rally on Australia Day 1963. The rest is history.

Someone came up with the bright idea of making a handcrafted bell for the contest trophy, and after it had passed through a few hands, the task fell to Joe Sweeney, who turned them into pieces of art.

Joe died in 2016, but not before passing on the mission to son Jeff Sweeney, a surfer, boatbuilder, and great bloke. Sweens told me last week: “It’s been a ritual I’ve watched from arm’s length for the last 30 years, and I’m proud to continue the legacy. I just wish they’d stop trying to shake it until it breaks!” * Phil Jarratt’s memoir, Life Of Brine (yep, same as this column) will be published

by Hardie Grant Books in August. ●

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Like most “surf junkies”, the pursuit for the idealistic surf lifestyle continued for Reid Johnson, who settled in Noosa in 1997 after years of travelling from Byron Bay to Cairns.

Although trained as a chef and owner of Froth and Fodder café in Noosa Junction, this self-confessed obsessed surfer has a passion for boards which has led him to embark on one more dream; to bring the work of some of the world’s best board shapers back into circulation.

After feeling the call in 2011 to hit the road to SW Western Australia (Margaret River/Yallingup Region) Reid made himself a promise upon his return to Noosa.

“I promised myself that I would start this project.

My vision was to create Little Cove Surfboards and represent the very best craftsmanship in foam and fibreglass that I could find,” Reid said.

After a chat with world-renowned shaper/surf writer Mike Davis, the pair began to bring Little Cove Surfboards to life and all roads led to Phil Myers.

Shaper to the stars, Phil was also eager to get into the shaping bay and start producing some of the World Class Shapes he is renowned for.

“There was one more to add to the list; it just made sense to ask Wayne Dean,” Reid said.

Growing up on the Board shaping hallowed beaches of Master, Coolangatta Wayne Phil Meyers.

brings to Little Cove Surfboards the heavy metal of modern performance surfing. Powerful and progressive, Wayne's style of full tilt rail surfing has translated into Aussie and World Tittles.

Well-travelled and educated, Mike Davis’s career around the Surfboard industry, spans five decades.

Master at the planer, Mike produces longboards with tradition, shaped into every inch of foam.

Mike is one of the driving forces behind Little Cove Surfboards and still surfs his local surf break Little Cover here in Noosa every chance he can. Mike's model “The Promethium,” a 9'6" Modern Logger is fast and works incredibly well on our points. There are some limited editions he is making using Red "Clarke Foam" tail block.

Growing up and Living in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, Phil Meyers has had the best of the east coast at his fingertips. He has shaped boards for Barton Lynch and Danny Wills and is now shaping “The Australian” under Little Cove Surfboards. This finely tuned Log with 50/50 rails and rolled through the rocker has flexibility for the best nose rides of your life.

Reid pinches himself that these Master Shapers who are behind some of the most innovative and game changing surfboards in the industry are collaborating with him. With the knowledge of these three legends, Little Cove Surfboards are now producing a base range of models and the end product is a board which encapsulates decades of master craftsmanship.

Learn the whole story on www. littlecovesurfboards.com.au where you can see the rest of the stellar boards these guys are turning out. Better yet, pop in and say hi to Reid in his cafe Froth and Fodder, Arcadia Street in Noosa Junction where you can indulge in some of his house-made fare, a chinwag and a look at the cafes collection of Little Cove Surfboards.

If you’re down Hastings Street way, drop in to Underground Surf where owner Andre 'Ondi' Marsaus (often referred to as ‘the surfing Wiki’, and known for his passion for retro boards) can share his extensive knowledge of the Little Cove

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“We just want to make boards that last a lifetime,” Reid said.

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Mike Davis’ model ”The Promethium” EXTRA ** “For those who love a good surf comp, Reid will be defending his over 50’s title with the Noosa Malibu Club this weekend in a two day log riding competition held on 6 and 7 May at First Point.

The Noosa Logger event will also showcase the best of the Sunshine Coast’s board makers, with a spectacle on the beach and in the water so get on down and watch some epic surfing this weekend.”

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BETWEEN THE FLAGS

RON LANE

PRESIDENT JOHN MARKS DECADE The end of this season marks 10 years in office for evergreen Sunshine Coast President John Thorpe.

Over the years the ever-changing face of lifesaving makes the presidency one that is indeed demanding of his time; but when the years are mentioned his remark was classic: “If I didn’t like it I wouldn’t be doing it.”

When questioned about goals John said: “The big one for me would to create career pathways in Surf Life Saving that will enable our youth to stay on as Lifeguards or in administration. My years may have been many but I have the support of a staff that is second to none; I thank them most sincerely.”

The name John Thorpe may not be known to many on the coast. However it is this type of lifesaver whose dedication to our core business of beach patrolling, which gives us the safest beaches around the Australian coast.

The best news of all is that he is standing again for office; I know that all of you in the Noosa community will join with me in saying well done to this quite achiever.

From our three beaches Peregian, Sunshine Beach and Noosa Heads we are proud to announce no lives lost in our patrolled areas this season.

There have been many achievements during the season but perhaps one of the most outstanding has been the increase in IRB driver and crew membership.

With all three clubs being adjacent to unpatrolled beaches, the demands for courtesy patrols plus the ever increasing number of tourists, the number of incidents requiring IRB response will undoubtedly be on the increase.

However the most pleasing aspect of the crew increase is the fact that once experienced some drivers and crewies will undoubtedly turn their attention to the 24 hour call out emergency response team.

As stated before this is not a job for the faint-hearted as many emergencies occur middle of the night and in weather and sea conditions that will make many of our volunteer wish they had stuck to the playing fields of cricket and athletics.

On Sunday at 10am Sunshine Beach played host to Queensland Surf Life Savings Memorial Service remembering those lost in Queensland waters and also in remembrance of the surf life saving members who are no longer with us.

From a personal point I could not help but reflect of the outstanding contribution made by the late Noosa Club Captain Dave O’Donnell, whose experimenting with the extended bathing reserve on Noosas Main Beach drew applause from state center officials; Alan Coates for his work in the area of physical fitness and Dave Glassock for his new approach to the basic structure of the Nipper Movement.

John Thorpe - 10 years as President of Sunshine Coast Surf Lifesaving with Craig Law, President of Sunshine Beach Surf Club.

When veteran members of all Queensland clubs stop to reflect they too will remember many of their clubmates now departed, whose contribution should never be forgotten.

Many thanks to State and Branch for the gesture and above all a big pat on the back to our host club Sunshine Beach. Well done.

On Friday evening at 5.30 some twenty five parents and surf club Workers (volunteers who work with Seahorse Nippers) gathered in the training room of the Noosa club. The reason was to hear an address from guest speaker Erika Gleeson, founder and director of Autism Swim and a holder of a B.A. in Behavioural Science.

During her address, one of many factors that were brought to our attention was that 90 per cent of deaths amongst Autistic children were caused by drowning. For all

lifesavers in attendance this really hit home.

What would be needed to reduce these statistics?

As Erika continued her talk it became apparent, with her extensive national and international experience in Autism, behaviour support and skill development, that here was a dedicated and knowledgeable lady.

Another lady making her mark as a Seahorse coordinator is Lorna Gardner.

With Lorna, Steve and Nicki Mawby feasting on the vast knowledge from Erika it is a sure bet that the future of the Noosa Seahorse Nippers is in good hands.

For Lorna, who, after living in Noosa for some fifteen years, still travels from Byron to Noosa to fulfil her duties with the Seahorse team.

Despite her shift, this lady is still a

patrolling member and has also in the past, served as a Patrol Captain. Her main objective with the Seahorses is to run the steering committee. Known as SNIPS, it is this committee that enables her to keep in touch with other clubs around Australia.

At present they are working to establish an on-line resource for any club seeking information regarding Special Needs Programs.

Be assured that what you see on Seahorse Saturdays at Noosa’s Main Beach is just the tip of the iceberg; an iceberg that happy to say is now moving around Australia.

Last Saturday saw the end of another Noosa Seahorse season. The ongoing success of this organisation speaks volumes for the support team. ●

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BY TYRONE SAUL OF YOU FIRST PERSONAL TRAINING It’s one thing to get motivated at the start of a new year but an entirely different thing to stay motivated, according to a US study on retention rates in gyms.

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The answer could be found in not only setting a goal, but what you attach your overall goal to.

The research found that enduring goals of “being fit and healthy” are directly activated by situational features and automatic links to already developed social situations in a person’s life.

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order to keep up with the demands of work, business and your family is connecting the goal of “being fit and healthy” to a socially important situation to you.

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If an enduring goal for exercise reflects a valuable and true choice to the individual, exercise becomes self-determined and intrinsically motivating.

In otherwords, attach a goal to something that’s already important to you, this will have a motivational impact that improves retention rates to exercise and sees you powering toward your goals throughout the year in 2017. ●

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RESULTS ROUND 4 Noosa 73 d Coorparoo 56 Maroochydore 139 d Burleigh 70 Mayne 119 d Uni of QLD 100 Springwood 172 d Bond Uni 29 Yeronga 122 d Caloundra 97

LADDER POS TEAM 1 Mayne 2 Springwood 3 Maroochydore 4 Noosa 5 Yeronga 6 Coorparoo 7 Burleigh 8 University of Queensland 9 Caloundra 10 Bond University

P 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

W 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 0 0 0

L 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3

D PTS 0 12 1 10 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 4 1 2 0 0 0 0

GOAL KICKERS: S. Faure 2, J. Westell 2, C. McDonald 2, K. Delbridge 1, J. Lebler 1, R. Jefery 1, N. Sutton 1 LEADING GOAL KICKERS: K. Delbridge 5, R. Jefery 5, S. Faure 4, T. Templeton 3

NEXT PRESIDENTS LUNCH Noosa Tiger Tom McKittrick chases after the ball in game against Coorparoo.

Photo: Craig Slaney

TIGERS GO BACK TO BACK WINS! The Rococo Bar and Bistro persistence to fight back which work and continuity of ruck- roochydore win the week before Noosa Tigers have moved into showed why they have won 3 of man Coleman and McDonald .This Saturday it’s Caloundra 4th place on the AFLQ division the last 4 premierships in their who seem to be getting better at Caloundra in yet another 1 ladder with a comfortable 23 respective division.

Weyba Road last Saturday. It’s the second win a row for the tigers who set up the victory with a dominating second and third quarters. Whilst it appears the tiger faithful were slightly disappointed with the final stanza with Coorparoo clearly out pointing the home side; an extremely physical encounter with Maroochydore the week

each week. The tiger defence mouth-watering contest not to There were plenty of good again was outstanding lead by be taken lightly. A big thank you players for the victorious tigers the impressive Aaron Laskey to guest speaker Pat Welsh who but none better than gun recruit who again produced a master was absolutely fantastic at the Tommy Templeton who once class. Veterans Tommy McKit- President’s Luncheon. He also again took the game on with trick and Gary Wallace cleaned had the enthusiasm to stay and sheer strength, pace and a lethal up everything as they have done watch the Noosa victory and left foot. His explosions out of for years whilst debutant footy join in some after match festivithe middle very noticeable the manager Mitch Woods showed ties. Once again another great entire day. Jai Fitzpatrick again he has played some good footy. day had by all with a big thanks was in everything particularly Skipper Harry Opie was also a to all those involved. See you at early racking up close to 30 solid contributor on the day for Caloundra this week and go titouches whilst the cool head of the Tigers.

before looked to have played a recruit Barry Smeeton was again

All in all a very satisfying gers!

part. All credit to Coorparoo’s on display. I loved the team- tiger victory to back up the Ma-

Cheers Pittsy

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It was a cracker of a game against Coorparoo in beautiful sunny conditions at Weyba Road. The first two quarters were very hard fought with both teams vying to win the contested ball. Neither side gave an inch however after half time our fitness really came into its own. We had a 10 minute patch were we added scoreboard pressure and dominated the play. We ran with the

momentum and our confidence was sky high as we knew it would be a huge win to knock off last year’s premiers. We held on comfortably for the win and I was a very happy coach at the end of the game. All players worked really hard on our ball transition and stuck to the structures we have been implementing throughout the pre-season and in the early rounds of the year. The

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players are now reaping the rewards with two hard fought back-to-back wins. It’s a great position to be in when you struggle to pick your top 5 players as it was a wonderful combined team effort. It’s a great feeling

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PRESIDENTS LUNCH GUESTS Round 6 - 13th May – Sponsors Day Round 8 - 27th May – Rita Panahi – Iranian Australian & Herald Sun columnist.

Controversial views on society and religion Round 11 - 24th June – Gary Wilkie – Part Owner of Black Caviar – the best sprinter of all time.

Round 14 – 15th July – Ladies Day – Sophie Cachia – Social media star and Founder of theyoungmummy.com.au

NOOSA TODAY & STAY NOOSA PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD ROUND 4 BEST PLAYERS: B. Smeeton 5, J. Lambourn 4, T. Templeton 3, C. McDonald 2, T. McKittrick 1 PROGRESSIVE TOTAL: A. Laskey 9, T. Templeton 8, J. Fitzpatrick 6, B. Smeeton 5

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Iranian Australian & Herald Sun Columnist with controversial views on society and religion.

RITA PANAHI

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DOUBLE GOLD GLORY FOR GOLDING Noosa Everglades kayaking expert Vivienne Golding competed alongside former Olympians at the World Masters Games 2017 in Auckland this week, winning gold in both the over 50s C1 (single canoe) Slalom and C1 Team Event.

Over 27,000 participants come together from all over the globe to compete across 28 sports at The World Masters Games, the largest multi-sport event in the world.

The Slalom events were hosted at Vector Wero Park, the first purpose built white-water park in New Zealand.

It’s a challenging 400 metre grade 3/4 course, but

Vivienne was well prepared for the tough competition.

Despite not competing at national level since 2009, Vivienne’s work as owner/guide of Noosa Everglades sustainable tour operator Kanu Kapers has enabled her to keep her strokes up and maintain a high level of fitness.

“Even though the calm waters of the Everglades river system can’t really compare to the challenge of the grade 3/4 rapids in New Zealand, it means that I get to paddle every day,” she said.

“I came to Auckland to do the best I could and catch up with old team mates and friends again. I’m absolutely

thrilled at getting not just one but two gold medals. I’m having a blast as they say here in New Zealand!’

Vivienne’s passion for kayaking and canoeing developed from her love of nature and experiencing it in tranquillity.

So when she ceased competing for Australia in the late 1980s, instead of choosing to coach, Vivienne decided to become an instructor and guide.

She now guides tours in to the Noosa Everglades wilderness and is a passionate advocate for preserving its pristine ancient waterways. ●

SURF STARS PRESENT HOUSE BADGES

BY EMILY BATES Sunshine Beach State School welcomed back past students Jonty Redwood and Electra Outram to present the 2017 Student House Leaders with their badges and certificates at the recent Student Leadership Induction ceremony.

Jonty is the winner of 20 medals at Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships including ironman and championship lifesaver competitions, and Electra is the winner of last two Australian ironwoman titles in her age division. Both are senior students at Sunshine Beach State High School and past students of Sunshine Beach State School.

Both past students were excited to be invited back to their primary school and be part of the ceremony.

"It was great to see two past students being so successful in their sporting fields and to have them present the 2017 student house leaders was an excellent way to acknowledge their accomplishments and commitment to their chosen sports and showcase them as outstanding role models to the younger students and to the wider school community. The house leaders were certainly impressed with the amazing accomplishments these two have made and were honoured to meet such talented, dedicated athletes," Health and Physical Education teacher, Cameron Porter, said.

Sunshine Beach State School Staff were also very pleased to see past students achieving so well.

"Jonty is an amazing young man who has represented himself, his school and his family with dignity. He and Electra always have a smile on their faces and are as gracious in their winning moments as they are in those times when they don’t.

They really are both excellent role models, genuine, polite, and outstanding young sports people," Amanda Brown, who was Jonty’s Year 7 teacher, said.

Congratulations to the following students who were successful 2017 Student House Leaders - Bella Goddard, Ockert Visser and Scarlett Olver leaders of the Seagulls team.

Representing the Kookaburras team are Luke Davies and Pia Walpole. Leading the Eagles team are Zahra McNamee and Chelsea Smythe and finally - but certainly not last in any way - are the Magpies team leaders Sandon Hull and Ruby Lee Kenny. ●

Sunshine Beach State School principal Jenny Easey, with past students Jonty Redwood and Electra Outram, presenting 2017 House Leaders with their badges. noosatoday.com.au

Running for a cause: Rainer and Laura Stoll with Donna and Saxon O'Neill who ran in the 2015 event.

SUPER MUMS TO RUN ALL DAY The Sunshine Coast Super Mums are at it again, running 65 kilometres in relay on a treadmill at Jetts Peregian, proudly supporting Cystic Fibrosis Queensland.

In 2011, four Sunshine Coast mums who all have children with cystic fibrosis decided they would raise funds for those living with CF by running 65 kilometres in a non-stop relay.

Six years later, the Sunshine Coast Super Mums are now joined at the annual event by over 100 people running and walking the non-stop relay of 65kms, with a team from Queensland Cricket joining the fund-raiser this year.

More teams throughout various locations in Queensland, including hospital staff at the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital in Brisbane are also joining the relay.

Cystic fibrosis mum and event organiser Donna Eaton said those with cystic fibrosis had an average life expectancy of only 37 years and often needed organ

transplants in hope to live longer.

“There is no cure and this insidious genetic condition requires relentless daily treatment as well as frequent hospital admissions,” she said.

“Those living with CF, including over 800 families in Queensland with more than 50 families living here on the Sunshine Coast, need all the help they can get.

“The funds we raise go towards supporting these families and research to improve outcomes for those living with CF. At our event we form teams and, in a non-stop relay, we run or walk 65kms. To date it is estimated that over $100,000 has been raised. It’s just amazing!”

This year the 65kms for Cystic Fibrosis and Organ Donation event will be held on Saturday 6 May from 8am at Jett’s Gym Peregian Springs. Many teams will also be participating by holding their own run or walk at various locations in Queensland. If you would like to join the event or learn more contact Donna on 0414 942 408 or go to 65kms.com to donate. ● Thursday, 4 May, 2017

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