Noosa Today - 21st September 2017

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The editor’s desk Going to the Noosa Country Show over the long weekend hit home for me the contrast between the glitter strip of Hastings Street and country Noosa.

It’s only a 20-minute drive between the two, but it just goes to show the diversity of the region.

If I still lived in Brisbane, a 20-minute drive would just take me from one suburb to another.

Horse riding, farm animals and country music dominated the scene at the show and riding boots and pants were the dress of choice.

Swimwear, towels and sandals are standard attire beachside with surfing, swimming and long walks the demands of the day.

The show was great and the friendly, warm people who run it made for a fabulous day out.

In not so nice news Michael Hancock who lost his house in the fire on Noosa North Shore last month just had his dinghy stolen from Tewantin jetty.

What a low act. ● - Margaret Maccoll

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The 10th Heart of Gold Festival promises to bring more than 130 brilliant short films to the big screen at Gympie Civic Centre from October 5 to 8.

The showcase includes award-winning films and will mark the first Queensland screening for more than two thirds of the entries.

This year’s theme, Discovery, will see the festival shine a light on side-lined topics, peoples, or regions of the world.

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NEWS Noosa River soon will be awash with pink as paddlers dip in for the cause.

Get all the details on page 8.

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Whoops! Was that your houseboat drifting along with the tide last week?

The Coast Guard was able to get it secured ... picture on page 16.

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FOCUS ON ... FILM FESTIVAL Fancy catching up on some screen time ... big screen that is. Make your bookings now for the Noosa International Film Festival in October. All on page 45.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT… WHEN THE BUOYS LIGHT UP Noosa Coast Guard is calling on the State Government to provide lights on marker buoys in Noosa River to prevent them becoming navigation hazards and subjects of damage by water craft at night.

Coast Guard Commander Andrew Leak said only two months ago a boat struck one of the marker buoys at night and dragged it along the river.

The damaged buoy ended up further down the river, with the metal post half-submerged and protruding at an angle from the water.

He said with only narrow areas of deep water to navigate in some stretches, it wasn’t long before a passing boat was pierced by the post and started to take on water.

He said under Maritime regulations Noosa River did not qualify as a major port and therefore its beacons were not required to be lit.

But with increasing river traffic and boats regularly travelling the river at night without lights, the unlit

buoys were a safety hazard, he said.

The Coast Guard suggested the installation of solar lighting would address the problem.

Last Tuesday Noosa MP Glen Elmes and Deputy Leader of the LNP and Nanango MP Deb Frecklington joined the Coast Guard for an inspection tour of the Noosa River.

Mr Elmes also discussed with Ms Frecklington a proposal “trained officers” from Noosa Council share inspection and enforcement powers of Noosa River with the State Government under a memorandum of understanding.

“Presently there are six government ministers who have some degree of responsibility for the Noosa River,” he said.

“In order to prioritise this management opportunity it is suggested that one senior minister be appointed, most probably the Minister for Main Roads and Transport, to negotiate with council on behalf of the government.” ●

Noosa Coast Guard tour Noosa River with Glen Elmes and Deb Frecklington.

JOINT RIVER CLEAN-UP

DIGITAL HUB TENDER DEFERRED Noosa councillors have sent back to council officers a report on the Peregian Beach digital hub, recommending council accept a tender for management services from Digital Precinct Pty Ltd. The report states the management services tendering process marks the beginning of the operational stage for the facility which is under construction, and expected to be completed at the end of November.

At the general committee meeting on Monday, councillors decided the report did not reflect council’s strategy.

They agreed council officers should defer acceptance of tenders and look more carefully at the financial details.

Cr Ingrid Jackson said she felt as an elected representative of the community there was an apology required to the community who thought this might be council’s position. And as a member of the community, she could understand occasionally there is a mistake and this is one of them.

DEVELOPMENTS ON TRACK TO APPROVAL Council looks set to approve changes to a large development on Resort Drive, Noosa Springs, by Altum Constructions which include the reduction of the numbers of multiple

Construction continues on Peregian Beach's digital hub.

Altum development in Resort Drive, Noosa Springs. dwelling units in the resort from 151 to 145 and includes facilities such as a shop, restaurant, multi-function room and gym on a 4.262ha lot. A second Altum Constructions project also to be officially decided at council’s ordinary meeting today includes a 4x2 bedroom and 33x3 bedroom unit development in Noosa Springs.

GRILL’D LEFT TO CHILL Grill’d Pty Ltd requested the deferral

of an application for a restaurant at 5/50 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, in order to make changes to comply with council requirements. Councillors at Monday’s general meeting voted in favour of allowing the deferment

by Grill’d so they could better meet council’s requirements which councillors said was in the prime tourist location at the gateway to Hastings Street, being the shire’s high economic earner. ●

More than 20kgs of litter including 9kgs of recyclable plastic and glass bottles were collected at Peregian Beach dunes last Saturday during a cleanup conducted by Noosa Community Biosphere Association (NCBA).

NCBA's Kylie Moses said the group found more than 50 plastic bags.

“This tells us that people are taking items to the beach in plastic bags, but not bringing their litter back to the bins.”

Since March, NCBA volunteers have had a monthly clean-up of Noosa beaches, and at the Noosa Biosphere Day community event on 2 October they will join with Noosa Integrated Catchment Association’s Marine Debris Flotilla, Surfrider and Noosa Divers to clean up the Noosa River.

Kylie said the litter from the joint river clean-up would be weighed, counted and reported to the Tangaroa Blue Australian Marine Debris Initiative database.

The data is used in preventing litter at its source, and will help in assessing the impact of the Plastic Bag Ban and Container Refund Scheme to be introduced in Queensland in July 2018.

With a combined effort from NICA’s weekly river clean-ups, NCBA’s monthly beach clean-ups and Surfrider’s 6-monthly Double Island Point clean-ups, the three volunteer groups are making a big impact on keeping our waterways free of rubbish, Kylie said.

The Noosa River walk and clean-up event will take place at 7am on Monday 2 October from the Noosaville Lions Park. For more information, visit www. ourbiosphere.com.au. ●

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COVER STORY

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Lexie Mawn.

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BY RON LANE

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t was just after 8pm, Saturday 9 September 2017, and the Noosa Pirates Rugby League Dinner and Presentation of Trophies was coming to a close.

All the trophies had been awarded, but there was one special award to be made. So prestigious was this that it would not be right to refer to it as a trophy.

Stepping forward, president Greg Christensen addressed the dinner. “Tonight, ladies and gentlemen we acknowledge the hard work, dedication and loyalty of one of our people, and I am sure that you will agree with me when I announce that club secretary Lexie Mawn has been awarded life membership of the Noosa Pirates Rugby League Club.”

This immediately brought the veteran members, supporters, friends and most important of all fellow life members to their feet, and the applause was deafening.

It was back in the year 2000 that Lexie first became involved in the Pirates club; but it was in the country town of Wallumbilla that Lexie made her first appearance on the road of life; the year was 1965.

Educated in Roma at the local high school, she entered the workforce on the staff of the local Stock and Station Agency. It was during this time at the age of 17 years that she experienced her first involvement with the game of rugby league.

“There I was a teenager cooking plates of mince for $1 a plate; it was my way of helping the Roma Cities Gladiators Football Club.

And don’t you lot ever forget,’’ she added giving me the thumbs up and a million dollar smile, “Our Roma Cities Gladiators Football Club is the home of the great Darren Lockyer.’’

Then after several years of country life, she moved to Noosa where she entered the nursing profession and also married.

Regarding her career, the year 1996 was the big one, for in spite of her size (she stands 1.3m in bare feet) Lexie bit the bullet and, of all things, joined the Queensland Police Force.

“My first husband Tony was in the police force, and when I look back that would have been the big influence in later years. Oh man I loved it,” she answered with a laugh when asked.

“Being aware of my height-or lack of it - I didn’t hold back, I just had to go for it, and because of my attitude they realised I was always dead serious; so it was all good from there on. I was to spend the next 16 years and six months in the force, and as I said I loved it.’’

At the time I retired, I was a plainclothes member of Child Protection Investigation Unit based in Noosa. It was pretty daunting stuff, but very rewarding. Some experiences will stay with me forever.

If there is one thing I learnt from those years - raising kids is the most vital role; we all must take responsibility for the safety and welfare of our kids - we just can’t leave it to the police. Get them more involved in the world around them; the sporting arena is a good place to start. They must learn what it is like to be part of something of which they can take part ownership.”

For Lexie, her commitment with the Pirates Rugby League Club started when her two sons Nick and Mitch joined the juniors. They played in the juniors, then played under-18 and under-20.

“They were happy times, the parents were great people, so it was good for both the boys and I. By 2009, they were old enough, so I thought why not keep doing what I liked, so I went into the senior club.”

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a major role in the club with six actually becoming life members.

Then at the AGM, three of the life members were elected to office; Greg was elected president, Ben deputy president and Gary treasurer. Then big changes started to occur. That meeting had a good feeling as there were other life members present, and you could feel the vibes; we had our pride back.

“However, it was still hard, we had slipped so far; at one time during the year, we had to forfeit. There were some weeks when we were forever on the phone digging up players and support.

But our A grade coach Ron Greentree, along with our president met with Falcons CEO James Ward and with outstanding support from Falcons and players, we stabilised. Ron’s input as coach was outstanding; he and his support staff really created a feeling of pride and team spirit. As secretary, I could not only see it, but also feel it.

The magnificent effort of all our people came through; coaches, players, medics, administrators, bar staff and very important, our sponsors, all stood together. Then came the impossible; Pirates were in the grand finals. That was when the Pirate pride really shone through- because we won.”

For Lexie working with such people had, in her words, been a privilege.

“My first marriage didn’t work, so as good mates we happily went our separate ways. My husband of now Jamie, who works in the Oil and Gas Industry and can’t get to the games, said a premiership plus a life membership would be a great way to retire; but with a great club filled with life members and great friends-- who knows.”

A community is only as good as its people, and good people always give back. The contribution of Lexie Mawn as a police officer (protection and welfare of our children) plus her endless years in sporting administration should be both acknowledged and saluted. ●

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On moving into the seniors, Lexie started helping in whatever way she could.

“One thing that I will always remember from those days was meeting a lovely lady called Clare Robinson. Clare and I have been great friends ever since, and have worked together a lot. I am very proud that now we are both lady life members. Clare is just one of the many great ladies who are loyal to the Pirates.”

Lexie’s move into the senior club was the period known among some of the old hands as the golden years.

“Chris O’Grady was president, and his wife Sue, secretary; add to that the legendary Noel Goldthorpe was coach. As coach, Goldie took us to three premierships. However, the thing that really steadied the ship was the great work of Chris and Sue. They led us through some tough times. Both finished their careers as life members of Pirates and rightly so.”

So outstanding was their contribution to the club that some three years ago, the management committee instigated the O’Grady Medal, the award that goes to the most outstanding Pirate of the year.

“To win this you have to stand head and shoulders above all others; if there is no such person, then it is not awarded-and rightly so. That will tell you the prestige of this award,” Lexie said.

Following the O’Grady era, the Pirates went through a tough period and finding enough players to field an A grade team presented a major problem.

Efforts were made to field a team by combining with Gympie were not successful, and efforts in 2016 to stand alone left a lot to be desired. However, in preparing for the 2017 season massive changes began to occur.

“For a long time,” said Lexie, “the Christensen family had played

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PLENTY TO SEE AT THE SHOW There was plenty of community talent to showcase at the Noosa Country Show over the weekend and lots of praise heaped on the volunteers for their monumental effort.

Show spokeswoman Mia Hacker said there were record numbers of horse jumping events on Friday, quality cattle in stud and dairy categories and the dogs and miniature horses stole the show.

Mia said the shire could be proud of the capacity of volunteers. “So many people come along to help make all the cogs turn and magic happen,� she said. “There were lots of jobs of all sorts of description, from stewards organising sections to the boys clearing the woodchop section. The volunteer set-up and pack down crew showed real teamwork to get the jobs done�.

The music line-up was a hit and the local schools showed their talents in the musical arts performance Some of the winners of the show included Tony MacKenzie for his photography, Gloria Taylor for her champion preserves and Alex Findlay for woodcraft. Leigh Hooker won the people’s choice award for her artwork titled David Bowie and Jaim Caskey was the junior art champion.

Cedar Brooke Brahmans took home the senior and reserve female champion prizes and Tim and Lisa Nicholls won the supreme champion and senior champion awards for their dairy cows. â—?

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NOOSA SHOW

John News of Country Noosa.

Carolyn Winkler and Nola Goldstein of Slow Food Noosa.

Lewis O'Rourke cuddled a chicken at the animal farm.

Kilagi demonstrated weaving at her workshop.

The dodgems were a hit.

William Dixon feeds a goat.

Why the sad face? Only one ride in and a broken generator marked the end of this ride for the show.

Lily O'Rourke met some chickens at the baby animal farm.

Rochelle Buckle was at the wheel of Clancy the train.

Hanging on for the ride.

The rodeo thrills and spills were a crowd pleaser.

All the fun of the fair.

Chickens find a warm space between two lambs.

That's a guinea pig? Shane Walters with Queensland champion Walters junior.

Amarni Easey with show bags galore.

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NEWS MARRIAGE SURVEY ON TRACK

SEA OF PINK OVER RIVER Hundreds of people dressed in pink paddling along on the Noosa River to raise money for cancer can be an emotional sight for Lorraine Stevens whose husband Lachlan initiated the Paddle in Pink event three years ago.

“Lachlan had family who suffered through breast cancer. That was the impetus for the event,” Lorraine said.

The operators of Boardwalk Boats also run a free weekly paddle on a Wednesday morning for women recovering from breast cancer and medically fit to participate.

“We have about 20 ladies paddle around the Sound. It’s a good gettogether. It’s good exercise and good mentally as well,” Lorraine said.

“It’s lovely to see. They can go on a kayak or SUP (stand up paddle board).

They all do the SUP. They usually go for about an hour. Sometimes, they sit down and have a coffee.”

Lorraine and Lachlan are gearing up for this year’s Paddle in Pink on 15 October in the event that continues to grow.

About 300 people participated in last year’s event, and about 80 have already registered this year with the majority expected to sign on in the next couple of weeks.

The ride begins at Noosa Woods, Noosa Sound Parade and travels in a clockwise direction around the Sound and ends at Lions Park, Noosaville.

People paddle in outriggers, SUPs, dragon boat and anything else that can

The Noosa River becomes a picture of pink for the annual event. be paddled.

Lorraine said 100 per cent of money raised through registration went to cancer charity and a lot of businesses and organisations support the event in different ways such as providing boats on the day, donating prizes and

contributing percentages of food sales.

To participate register by 12 October at paddleinpink.gofundraise.com.au Cost is $20. Children under 15 years are free. Pink attire is optional; however, prizes may only be awarded to those in pink. ●

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed they are on track to deliver marriage equality surveys to all eligible Australians by 25 September.

ABS Deputy Australian Statistician and Taskforce leader Jonathan Palmer said people who hadn’t received their forms should wait until 25 September before requesting new survey materials.

“We’re aware that there are people who’ve moved house and haven’t updated their address on the Electoral Roll,” he said.

“To make sure they have their say, they can update their address by contacting the ABS via our website www.marriagesurvey.abs.gov.au - or by calling the information line on 1800 572 113.

“A replacement form will be sent to their current address, and the form sent to their old address will be made invalid.

“After 25 September, people who haven’t received their survey materials can also request new materials via the ABS website or the information line.

“The survey materials will contain a new survey form, a reply paid envelope and instructions on how to complete the survey,” he said.

Requests for new survey materials close on Friday 20 October at 6pm.

Results of the survey will be published on the ABS website on 15 November. ●

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NEWS JASPER MAKES THE PERFECT MATCH

By Margaret Maccoll It’s been an 18-month wait for Ziggy but the arrival of Smartpup, Jasper, three weeks ago is already improving the life of the 14-year-old and his family.

Ziggy’s father Warren said he and wife Sabine applied for a Smartpup in the hope it would help restrict Ziggy's worrying habit of jumping the fence and running off.

“He used to jump the fence with his toy car and race the car between the cars on Beckmans Road,” Warren said.

Thankfully he hasn’t done that for a while but part of Jasper’s role is to keep a check on him and restrict him from running away.

With the help of fund-raising efforts from Vietnam veterans of Noosa Tewantin RSL the family were able to raise $20,000 needed for Jasper who was specially chosen and trained for Ziggy.

Warren said as soon as he arrived at their house Jasper identified Ziggy

“Jasper follows him around everywhere. We tried to take Jasper out for a play on the river one day but he wouldn’t go without Ziggy. It’s just fascinating.”

Ziggy has severe autism and is nonverbal. He attends Nambour Special School daily and is collected by bus each morning and brought home each afternoon.

Warren said Jasper knows Ziggy is close to home before the bus even arrives.

Smartpups senior trainer and team leader Belynda Harvey trained Jasper before he was matched with Ziggy and his family.

Belynda said it was a complicated process to match a dog’s personality and temperament to the family and their needs and the dog’s trained was ongoing from an initial intensive phase involving training four to five days a week to annual checks.

She said seeing Jasper now and the effect he had on the family was “very rewarding”. ●

Billie, Luca, Warren, Sabine and Ziggy with Jasper. as his charge even though the two had not previously met.

“Ziggy was petrified of dogs - that was a challenge,” Warren said.

“After three weeks he’s better than ever expected. He pats him. We have to go for a walk every day. Ziggy holds on to the leash. To see it, it’s fantastic.

LIBRARY HELPS MAKE MAGIC Verna Hewitt from Music2Grow held a Playdate fund-raiser on Tuesday 19 September at the Cooroy Library and donated 100 per cent of the profits to Sunshine Coast Basket Brigade, which aims to reach and help those - young and old - who are often forgotten by society. The day’s result will be a great help towards raising funds to meet the brigade’s target of 300 baskets this Christmas. Some eight families attended and enjoyed beach-themed activities including hula, building sandcastles, relaxing to gentle beach sounds and experiencing the simple joy of making music together. Another musical Playdate is planned for next term. ●

NOMINATE A YOUNG ACHIEVER Do you know an amazing young Queenslander? You can shine the spotlight on a young person up to 29 years of age and nominate them for the Queensland Young Achiever Awards. Categories include: Community Volunteers, Arts and Fashion, Online Achievement, Creating Change, Regional Achievers, Aboriginal Achievement, Small Business Achievers and Leadership. Each category winner receives $2000 from Auswide Bank and the State winner gets an additional $2000. Nominations close on 15 December, so nominate online at awardsaustralia.com ●

CELEBRATE THE SUNSHINE COAST IN EUMUNDI If you love music, street parades, dancing and a beer, look no further than the free Experience Eumundi - Past, Present and Future Festival from Friday 29 September to Sunday, 1 October. There’s a full weekend of family fun, community events ranging from Indigenous talks, a grand parade, a '60s dress-up evening, music and beer celebrations, an Elvis dress-up competition for kids as well as ballroom dance lessons. The event is part of the 50th Anniversary of the Naming of the Sunshine Coast. For more information visit experienceeumundi.com.au/ events/. ●

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Noosa school boy Kyle McCartney will head to his first international gymnastics competition as a member of the Australian team in New Zealand on 2 October.

At age 18, Kyle is the youngest member of the team in the sport he loves.

His mother Kerrie said her son started gymnastics at Maroochydore at the age of four years, and hasn’t looked back.

“He did very well and just went up the ranks,” she said.

Having now attained level 10 standard- the highest level- it was difficult for him to find a coach on the Sunshine Coast.

After travelling to and fro to Brisbane to train, he was fortunate to be introduced to a coach in Cooroy.

At the recent Australian nationals in Melbourne, Kyle gained first place in the pommel horse, second for the floor and third on the parallel bars, and third overall competing against men aged in their twenties.

On his performance he was selected for the Australian team.

Kerrie said Kyle would be considered too young to compete at the next Olympics as men are generally in their mid-twenties when competing, but he would be the right age for the next Commonwealth Games.

She said it was too far in the future to contemplate, and remaining injury-free was a challenge in the sport.

“Injury is really common in gymnasts,” she said.

“Kyle has had a stress fracture in his back, stress fracture in his hands, a cracked sternum.”

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Noosa teen Christian Hansen is one of only 16 young Australians selected to represent Australia in the UN Youth Australia’s Young Diplomats Program.

The Year 12 Good Shepherd Lutheran College student will tour Europe in 2018 as part of the UN Youth Australia team.

During the tour, Christian will have an opportunity to explore diplomacy overseas, be involved in discussion and debate about international affairs, as well as broadening his own general knowledge and experience about the world.

Student co-ordinator Karen Lunn said the selection process began at the start of this year.

“Christian was required to answer rigorous questions demonstrating his knowledge and views about a variety of political and social issues,” she said.

“From here, Christian was successful in making to the interview stage, and finally gaining selection into the program.”

“We are very proud of Christian’s achievements and know that he will be an outstanding ambassador for our college and nation.” ●

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NEWS NO GOOD WITHOUT WWOOFERS Alpaca farmer Dawn Perryman has reduced her flock of alpacas to a quarter of its former size and is selling her farm because she can no longer operate it without the help of wwoofers.

Wwoofers or willing workers on organic farms were made up mainly of overseas travellers who used to volunteer to work on Dawn’s farm in exchange for food and accommodation and could gain skills while completing their 88 days' regional work required to obtain a second year working holiday 417 visa.

Dawn said when the government changed the laws last year, visa applicants needed to show payslips for their 88-day work requirement and volunteering no longer qualified as suitable work.

Dawn has farmed alpacas since 1994, has bus tours visit her property and runs workshops for people wanting to have alpacas.

She said many of her visiting volunteers were young professionals who enjoyed working and staying at her clean, kind family farm.

“You can’t put a price on goodwill - that nice warm feeling you get when you’re treated well in a foreign country,”

she said.

She said the volunteers had a knock-on effect for the community and the country, staying a second year and spending money, as well as returning home and telling others of their experience.

Dawn brought some of her alpacas and wool garments to the Noosa Country Show, but said without her volunteer helpers it was difficult to plan events.

It had also reduced her number of show appearances, which had previously been regular occasions. ●

Dawn Perryman with alpaca White Silk.

CAVALCADE FOR CHARITY The spectacle that is the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is coming to Noosa on Sunday 24 September with dapper men and women riding classic and vintage-style motorcycles for charity.

The worldwide event will bring together 70,000 riders on vintage-style motorcycles passing through more than 650 cities in a spectacular parade to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and mental health programs on behalf of official charity partner, the Movember Foundation.

The Noosa ride will start in Tewantin at 9.30am and the central parking area in Tewantin will be closed from midnight 23rd, Saturday.

Noosa ride organiser Cameron MacGowan said it was the third ride to be held in Noosa.

“There are 32 rides in Australia and Noosa Sunshine Coast is riding neck and neck with the Gold Coast with fundraising,” he said.

“Last year we raised about $38,000.

“The reason we dress in dapper is so people will ask and we are able to explain the cause."

The Noosa ride has more than 200 riders registered.

To donate to the event or be involved, register on the website at www. gentlemansride.com and click on the Sunshine Coast ride. ●

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Coast Guard Noosa were called to rescue a stricken yacht at lunchtime on Sunday that was sinking over the bar near Noosa North Shore. Coast Guard spokesman Dave Gillies said Coast Guard Noosa responded to a call from the Water Police about 1pm that an EPIRB (electronic position indicator radio beacon) had been activated.

“Coast Guard Noosa were requested to dispatch a vessel and crew to a location one nautical mile off North Shore and three nautical miles north of the river mouth,” he said.

“A 46-foot yacht was in distress, taking on water. It had no electronics, neither radio nor GPS with two people on board.’

The Coast Guard Noosa vessel John Waddams arrived at the location and took the vessel in tow.

The vessel's skipper requested a tow to Mooloolaba. Due to the windy, choppy conditions and weight of the vessel, the John Waddams could only make about four knots.

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NEWS TOPS IN MIND GAMES

Dr Colleen Stieler-Hunt.

NEW BEACONS FOR SMALL CRAFT Changes in legislation and advances in search and rescue technology mean operators of small watercraft such as jetskis and kayaks could use personal locator beacons without compromising their safety.

Current regulations require Queensland regulated ships to carry an Emergency Position Indicating Rescue Beacon (EPIRB) when operating outside of the declared smooth or partially

Girls are invited to explore the world of gaming as part of a free holiday workshop by the University of the Sunshine Coast on Thursday 28 September at USC’s Gympic campus.

USC Associate Lecturer in Serious Games Dr Colleen Stieler-Hunt will lead the day-long Girls Make Games workshop.

Girls aged 11 years and over can design and code their own game with help from Dr Stieler-Hunt and USC’s Bachelor of Serious Games staff and students.

The workshop is supported by the Tech Girls Movement, a worldwide initiative that encourages girls to consider careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

Dr Stieler-Hunt said the fun workshop would teach the basics of game-making, and highlight future job opportunities offered by the industry.

“The gaming industry is now big business. People may think games are frivolous but they can be more than purely entertaining, and can educate and change behaviours,” she said.

To register email gympie@usc.edu.au by 22 September. ● smooth waters or other waters more than two nautical miles from land.

Maritime Safety Queensland has consulted with groups including the Queensland Recreational Boating Council and the Australian Jet Ski Association. They found emerging technologies in search and rescue communications, mean the use of a personal locator beacon instead of an EPIRB would not reduce the level of safety or increase their potential rescue time.

Currently the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2016 requirement to carry an EPIRB does not allow for the substitution of the EPIRB with a personal locator beacon in any situation where an EPIRB is required.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran College is celebrating its success at the recent State finals of the Tournament of the Minds (TOM) held at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, with one of its teams winning the Engineering Mathematics secondary division putting them in the running for Nationals in Adelaide in October.

TOM co-ordinator Jo Anna Morrison said the competition, held at Griffith University Gold Coast campus, was intense as the students were competing against many other private and public schools across Queensland.

“To take out first place in a division is truly exceptional,” she said.

The college had eight teams in the state finals with four receiving places.

“We are especially pleased for the primary teams - for some participants this was their first time competing in TOM.” TOM is a non-profit organisation that has been running challenges for students with a passion for learning and problem solving for 30 years.

The aim of the TOM competition is to enhance the potential of youth by developing diverse skills, enterprise, time management, and the discipline to work collaboratively within a challenging and competitive environment. ●

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Ultimate Sports Festival.

ANOTHER MARATHON ON THE CARDS Noosa Today has been told council has been approached by Ironman the organisers of the Noosa Ultimate Sports Festival about holding a marathon event in May next year.

The proposal for 2018 is to hold a

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HOUSE JUST DRIFTS AWAY Has anyone lost a house? Noosa Coast Guard was called out last week to find a drifting houseboat. On closer inspection, they found it was not actually drifting but dragging its

Marathon event which would be four laps of the existing sports festival course and to hold this event on Saturday 26 May 2018.

Noosa business owners have been asked for their input on the event and road closures that would result from it.. ●

After losing his house in the recent Noosa Northshore fires, Michael Hancock this week had his uninsured dinghy stolen from the Tewantin public jetty. Michael said the boat was chained and cabled up, but the thieves used a cordless grinder. “It’s so upsetting," he said. ●

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With the approval of the water police, Coast Guard secured the runaway home to the Maritime Safety Queensland buoy. ●

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HOIST THE SAILS FOR FUN Have you ever dreamed of bobbing across a lake in absolute peace, or cutting through the water’s surface with the wind in your sails?

Now is your chance to try it.

For two days this Friday and Saturday, September 22-23, old hands and experienced instructors will be hoisting the sails and beating a course across Lake Cootharaba to give you a taste of sailing.

By the end of course you will be taking the helm and feeling the joy of being at one with the wind and water.

Hosted by the Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club at Boreen Point, the two-day Try Sailing workshop costs just $50, but for those keen to stay and develop more skills on the water memberships are available.

Join the club and you can take part in the Try Sailing workshop, then continue with regular Sunday morning instruction and use of club boats for the rest of the sailing year without any further payment.

Membership is $85 for adults and $45 for juniors or $135 for a family (up to two adults and two children).

The Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club is a family-oriented, friendly club that started in 1946.

Located on the shores of the salty Lake Cootharaba, sea breezes provide what club members believe are some of the best sailing conditions in the world.

Regattas are held throughout the year, including national and state championships for a number of boating classes, from the

All hands on deck for the 2017 Try Sailing workshop. Picture: Julie Hartwig/Sailing Shotz Photography llboats Regatta in August, the Cat Challenge in November, MonoMasters in December and the climax of the sailing season, the club’s own Easter Regatta.

To get started on your watery adventure with the Try Sailing course, you will need a packed lunch or cash to buy one, sunscreen,

THREE … great things to do this weekend

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Waterworld Central Get among the giant inflatable fun at Waterworld Central, at Pomona Showground. Splash around, try the giant twin slides or bounce under the palm trees in Shark World. If that’s not enough excitement try walking on water in the Waterworld Zorb Balls. Unlimited three-hour rider session wristbands $25.

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His early career spanned the ’70s and ’80s, bringing chart-topping songs, and his own ABC TV series. Catch him from 7.30pm10.15pm. Tickets $52.50.

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IT'S NO SECRET It’s no secret my son is gay. My family has lived in Noosa for six generations. I am a professional woman with my own business, married, mother of three, and grandmother to four. I always suspected my eldest son might be gay.

He had a hard time at school, not from the other children but from the teachers who picked on him for being different. In those days, pre-1990 it was a crime to be a male homosexual, so I was concerned that life for him was going to be difficult. Thank goodness things have changed - but have they changed? There is still so much fear and misinformation about rainbow families.

My son is a father to two beautiful boys with his friend, a gay woman. Their mother is a professional woman and an amazing mother to my grandchildren. My son is a wonderfully caring and doting father. Initially, it was agreed he was only going to be a sperm donor. But, after he laid eyes on his baby son, the terms of contact were renegotiated and my son became ‘Daddy’ in name and association from then on. Later, when my grandchild’s mother discussed having another child, my son was delighted, as were the rest of our family. They now have two much-loved and loving sons. Their mother is the full time parent, while my son does all the other ‘parent things’ required of him. He goes to school and sporting events, and the boys love spending lots of time on my son’s farm.

My grandchildren are growing up in a close, stable and loving family. Like many children of ‘rainbow families’ they have both a mother and a father. But, more than that, they have an extended family of grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins - all of whom provide role models and loving support for them as they grow.

We have been shocked and distressed to see families like our son’s misrepresented as depriving children of a mother or a father, and the children of such families described as part of a ‘stolen generation’. Rainbow families are not all like ours, but the very nature of these families means the children are very much wanted, planned for, and loved.

Our family is as ‘traditional’ as any other.

My grandchildren are happy and thriving.

My concerns that I wouldn’t be included as a grandparent were unfounded and my husband and I are there for our grandchildren like any other family. We often baby-sit, we go to the school for Grandparents' Day and the boys are always thrilled to see us. My friends and family don’t treat us any differently and why should they?

Diana Husoy, Noosa.

History shows there's always a winner and it's not always those involved in the battles of death and destruction.

Debts incurred in World War I and World War II were in the billions and have to be paid back. To whom?

E. Wright, Sunrise Beach.

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NO HOPE IN THE CAMPS A government policy that gives babies, children, women and men numbers not names, that denies people freedom and hope, that overlooks murder and abuse, that keeps them imprisoned indefinitely in secret, remote camps, will find it easy to act on their own poor, elderly, and unemployed citizens.

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

THE GATEWAY With what has been done over the last few years and now proposed in Cooroy I feel it would be more appropriate for Noosa to perhaps be the gateway to Cooroy. Let Cooroy go ahead without Noosa councillors, whom seem to have to act on what their masters in NPA and Biosphere say.

It strikes me the 'movers and shakers’ in Cooroy have a lot more potential for the future. The current Noosa mayor and most councillors should have NO say. They will stop anything they can, such as previous developments in Cooroy and now the aged care facility in Eenie Creek Road, where because

of their lack of knowledge, they seem unable to see how the things their planning officer objects to can all be so easily overcome. Let them personally pay for playing “biosphere.”

Ian Lawson, Tinbeerwah.

HAVE YOUR SAY Bravo, High Court. All Australians will have a say. I trust the whole population more than I trust any subset, either in or out of the parliament.

Geoff Roach, Cooroy.

GONE ROGUE North Korea has always been a rogue nation and so was Iraq. The only difference being, North Korea has what Iraqi didn’t have, weapons of mass destruction. Maybe Kim jong-un is stupidly showing what he has got as warning to leave him alone and perhaps being mislead by a another rogue country who would reap huge benefits from a war between the West and North Korea and especially the aftermath.

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As a Christian and speaking for many I am both perplexed and bitterly disappointed that so many Australians appear to support same-sex marriage, believing that this action will bring equality in their homosexual unions as with heterosexual couples.

To give sanction to same-sex marriage would give approval to the homosexual lifestyle, which the Bible clearly and consistently condemns as sinful, an abomination and an offence to God. That is why I feel a NO vote is both correct and appropriate. Christians should stand firmly against the idea of samesex marriage.

To believe that the acquiring of same sex marriage status will give equality in union to heterosexual couples who marry is airy-fairy nonsense. Let’s be honest, there is a fundamental difference between the two groups and everyone knows it.

It is clear that the Bible condemns the act of homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin - “You shall not lie with a man as with a woman, it is an abomination.” (Leviticus 18:22) Romans 1:18-27 identifies homosexual sin as an abomination, a detestable sin. In the Bible, marriage is ordained by God to be between a man and a woman. (Genesis 2:2124, Matthew 19:4-6) Since both homosexual desires and actions are condemned in the Bible, it is clear that homosexuals marrying is not God’s will, and would in fact be sinful.

As Christians we are not to condone or ignore sin. Rather we are to share the love of God and the forgiveness of sins that is available to all, including homosexuals through Jesus Christ.

We are to speak the truth in love, sharing God’s promise - “If my people who are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land: (KJV Bible 2 Chronicles 7:14).

We are what we are. This letter is not meant to offend or judge but merely to illustrate God’s will and his love for all peoples on our earth.

R. Dixon, (address withheld).

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The architecture of this property is truly outstanding and has to be seen to be appreciated.

It combines with modern, tasteful interior styling to create a home of understated elegance.

The master retreat can only be described as opulent, with oversized sliding doors that open to a large balcony and a tree top outlook to the bushland of the conservation park, home to wildlife like koalas and kangaroos.

The second bedroom is ensuited and the third and fourth share a north-facing balcony that is private and well sheltered.

Elysium Noosa has its very own dedicated fixed wireless high-speed broadband system that delivers NBN-equivalent internet speeds to the estate, ensuring business and home entertainment operates at optimum capacity.

Residents of Elysium also enjoy exclusive access to the Rec Club facility, including lap pool, gym, barbecue and lounge area, and tennis court. â&#x2014;?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 26 Cottonwood Court, Noosa Heads Price: Offers in writing considered Description: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, oversized double garage View: Saturday, at 11am Agent: Sean Cary, Elysium Real Estate Noosa, 0418 599 228.

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Come and Live the Good Life!

• Immaculately presented townhouse located minutes from vibrant river foreshore • Low-maintenance living in a relaxed coastal lifestyle • Upstairs level dedicated to sleeping quarters, master with huge walk-in robe, ensuite and private covered balcony • Spacious gourmet kitchen overlooking open plan living and dining area • Bi-fold doors create a seamless connection with the covered alfresco area • Glass balustrade offers uninterrupted views over the sparkling pool with water feature and sunny poolside deck • Fully fenced grass area and low-maintenance gardens, Double-lockup garage with internal access

SALE

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Bruce Samazan David Conolly

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

NOOSAVILLE 2/18 Edward Street

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Exquisite Family Home in the Noosa Hinterland • Set on 2 hectares of lush land in the heart of the Noosa Hinterland • Polished timber loors, stained-glass windows, stunning ornate ceiling features • Expansive loorplan offering ive bedrooms, master with large walk-in, ensuite & private deck • Gourmet kitchen with commercial-style gas cooktop and expansive storage • Large open plan living with ireplace, Bi-fold doors open to tropical gardens • Spacious outdoor area with built-in BBQ and sparkling lagoon-style pool & spa • Potential dual living opportunity on bottom loor with private entrance, Private Helipad

SALE

Tender Closes 30th Sept at 5pm

VIEW

By Appointment

AGENT

Bruce Samazan

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

DOONAN 19-21 Panorama Drive

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Exceptional Value for Top Class Duplex This is a chance to live the enviable coastal lifestyle, just meters from the beach where you can hear the waves crash to shore from the balcony or roof top terrace.

• This designer abode offers space, privacy, panoramic ocean views and is located in easy reach of the vibrant village of Peregian Beach • Living is spread over three levels with main living areas located on upper-level to make the most of the breathtaking views • Master suite equipped with ensuite and walk-in. Two guest rooms and spacious lounge room with stunning central ireplace located on mid-level • The home features a large pool, private yard and designer kitchen overlooking the open-plan living and dining space

AUCTION Sat 7th October 12.00pm

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

MARCUS BEACH 1/28 Tristania Drive

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Sat 23rd Sept 11 - 11.30am

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Sam Walker David Conolly

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‘Blue Chip’ Block in Prime Location Going To Auction This is a once in a life time ‘Blue Chip’ development or house opportunity. Prime sites in the heart of Sunshine Beach are rare these days, prime sites in the heart of Sunshine Beach with current D/A are even rarer. It’s time to take advantage and purchase 61 Elanda Street for your new development or exclusive house site with 12m building height allowance.

This is an exceptionally rare opportunity to live in one of the world’s most desirable destinations, whilst enjoying the day-to-day charm of a local lifestyle. Explore local markets, world famous Hastings Street and just a short stroll local cafés and restaurants.

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VIEW

By Appointment

AGENT

David Conolly Sam Walker

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Beachhouse Feel in a Peaceful Setting Stylish & Sustainable with freedom to enjoy all that Noosa has to offer at one of Sunshine Beach’s most exclusive addresses.

Built by renowned local builder Adam Dew this near new property offers stunning design with high quality finishes incorporating the latest sustainability features.

Brush Box floors internally give the ‘beach house feel’ and Iron Bark timber decks provide durability.

Spend your summer entertaining around and swimming in the brand-new magnesium pool built by Master pool builder Jack Boyd. 18 Whale Drive is an architectural masterpiece with oversized eaves, high ceilings and louvers providing cooling breezes, with floor to ceiling glass to enjoy the serene views over Noosa National Park.

SALE

Tender closing Thursday 12th Oct

VIEW

Sat 23rd September 12 - 12.30pm

AGENT

Sam Walker David Conolly

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

SUNSHINE BEACH 18 Whale Drive

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Build Your Dream Beachfront Home Imagine waking to the sound of the ocean, checking the surf from your private balcony and being on the pristine sands of Sunshine Beach within seconds. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the lifestyle on offer with Number 10 Arakoon Crescent.

This 607 sqm gently sloping block is one of the last remaining vacant beachfront blocks in the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most sought-after locale, Sunshine Beach. This is a chance to live the enviable coastal lifestyle that makes the Noosa Shire famous.

Number 10 Arakoon Crescent is set on one of the best streets in Sunshine Beach, surrounded by prestigious homes and only metres from the shore. The vibrant Sunshine Beach village is a mere stroll away and boasts an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafes and bars, plus local parklands and the popular surf club.

SALE

By Negotiation

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David Conolly

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SUNSHINE BEACH 10 Arakoon Cres

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A Sophisticated Clash Of Industrial & Beachside Design Welcome to one of Peregian Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most exceptional homes within footsteps of the popular Peregian Village Square and opposite the patrolled beach access.

Here, concrete, steel and raw timbers combine to create a home that is striking, bold and beautifully modern yet functional and designed with family living in mind.

The floorplan offers four bedrooms, including the master suite with walk-in robe, beautiful ensuite, study nook and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the sparkling wet edge pool. The three other bedrooms all feature built-in robes and study desks, plus easy access to the main bathroom. The home has a media room and office on the lower level plus loads of storage underneath the home.

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David Conolly 0438 259 956 Jonathan Tomasini 0401 807 697

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PEREGIAN BEACH 18 Kingfisher Dr

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Living on the Edge of Noosa National Park Originally conceived by local architect Gabriel Poole, “Beechwood” is a contemporary beach house that embodies all that coastal living is about, “breathing salt air, sand between the toes and enjoying the natural elements”. The warmth and character of solid mixed hardwood timber flooring flows throughout and varying ceiling heights define different and interesting spaces.

Large full width stacking doors opening at the front and rear create an uninterrupted, harmonious connection with the outdoor spaces. From this ideal North facing property, you can easily walk to the buzzing Sunshine Beach village. Or walk through the National Park, surfboard under arm, for a wave at “Tea Tree”, or on to Hastings Street for lunch.

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

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SUNSHINE BEACH 33 Parkedge Road

Space, Location and Luxury in a Family Home Renovated and boasting polished timber floors and high ceilings, this beautiful home offers plenty of space, beautiful views and an enviable location.

• 356m2 of living space offering four bedrooms and four bathrooms spread over two levels • Clever separation of living space and sleeping quarters • Gorgeous leafy outlook and fresh ocean breezes • Stunning master suite complete with sitting area, walk-through robe and ensuite • Open-plan dining and living space where sliding doors open out to covered poolside deck

SALE VIEW AGENT

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

NOOSA HEADS 6 Bartill Court

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Apartment 4: 3 bed ocean view $1.985M

ONLY ONE APARTMENT REMAINING IN THIS RARE SUNSHINE BEACH ADDRESS!

apartments with exemplary architecture and refined finishes.

for luxury resort-style living, resulting in the finest collection of boutique

Beach precinct. This event called for the design team to set a new blueprint

Seldom is such a superb address secured in the much-coveted Sunshine

The blueprint of Sunshine Beach luxury...

NOW SELLING EST. COMPLETION 2017

Photographs and artists’ perspectives of buildings and interiors are indicative only and are subject to change without notice.

EXCLUSIVE AGENTS: David Conolly 0438 259 956 Mike Hay 0417 624 059

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PURE NOOSA LUXURY

NOW SELLING! 3 EXCLUSIVE HOME SIZE RIVERFRONT APARTMENTS

Welcome to luxury living at 279 Gympie Terrace

I N T R O D U C I N G

A once-in-a lifetime Noosa prestige property where worldfamous natural beauty is complemented and matched by spacious award-winning design. There are only 3 apartments on ofer – each of them being the very embodiment of Noosa luxury and located in one of the last riverfront blocks on Gympie Terrace, Noosaville

• Whole loor luxury apartments designed by Stephen Kidd • Magniicent views over Noosa River to the Noosa rivermouth • State of the art inclusions & inishes • Restaurants, cafes and retail shopping at your door • 3 spacious ensuited bedrooms • Media room, home oice, gourmet kitchen • Extensive indoor & outdoor living, secure parking for 3 cars • Each apartment averaging over 250m2

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Stephen is renowned for his vast experience, talent, vision and expertise. He has over 45 years experience in design, multi-disciplined in building, interior and furniture design.

He holds a “building Services Authority” license for building design, medium rise and building design open. He studied in Australia and UK and worked in Sydney, London and the Middle East.

To ind out more about Kalani and other exclusive Noosa projects visit:

www.mbcprestige.com.au

EXCLUSIVE AGENTS: Call David Conolly 0438 259 956 or Sam Walker 0400 730 457

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PURE SUNSHINE BEACH ONLY 1 WHOLE FLOOR LUXURY HOME SIZED APARTMENT LEFT!

Beach and village living combine

I N T R O D U C I N G

This is resort style luxury at its very best, a vision created by MBC, a name that’s been synonymous with Sunshine Beach for 40 years. Behold our luxury outing, 39 Duke St, elevated high on the hill, overlooking the Paciic, the restaurant strip, and where all paths below either lead you to the beach or to the National Park.

These exclusive apartments feature: • North Eastern orientation • Sub Penthouse apartment with over 200m2 of living space • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, designer kitchen • Spacious interiors, large outdoor terraces • Spacious garaging for 2 cars • Centered at the heart of the Sunshine Beach Village • Ample storage for surboards and beach equipment

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Stephen is renowned for his vast experience, talent, vision and expertise. He has over 45 years experience in design, multi-disciplined in building, interior and furniture design.

He holds a “building Services Authority” license for building design, medium rise and building design open. He studied in Australia and UK and worked in Sydney, London and the Middle East.

To ind out more about Sails and other exclusive Noosa projects visit: www.mbcprestige.com.au

Call Mike Hay 0417 624 059 or David Conolly 0438 259 956

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26 Cottonwood Court, Noosa Heads The Finest Example of Architecture & Design Conceived to allow interaction with the surrounding natural environment and provide privacy, light and relaxation, 26 Cottonwood Court is an architectural haven that is positioned on one of Elysium’s prime positions overlooking conservation bushland through to the near by golf course. Designed by award winning architects, Cottee Parker, the property utilizes the unique features of its’ position to create a home that is truly outstanding.

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•฀Meandering reflection pond surrounds the home • Open plan kitchen & dining, media room plus separate lounge • Outdoor kitchen flows as an extension of the living area • Wet edge pool, large outdoor entertaining, sunny north facing deck • Huge master bedroom, dressing room & ensuite • Extraordinary design features including curved & hovered vaulted ceilings • Ducted air conditioning • Epoxy coating to garage floor • 4 bedrooms, 2 ensuites, oversized garage • Full security system, dynalight smart wired and cat5 data cable throughout • 618m2 lot size Price View Contact Web:

Offers in Writing Considered 11-11.30am Saturday Sean Cary 0418 599 228 sean@elysiumrealestatenoosa.com www.elysiumrealestatenoosa.com 12364008-ACM38-17

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EXPANDING BASE OF OPERATIONS

Sales agent Michael Davey and sales and marketing specialist Sacha Vogelzang join the Base Realtors team.

Noosa is such a blessing, it is one of the most amazing places to live in the world.”

Sacha, who loves to stay active with kickboxing, tennis and golf, said she has always been inspired by real estate, especially the stunning canal homes of Amsterdam.

“I have a special eye for details, in

everything that I do and I love interior design and architecture, I always went to open homes from a young age to inspect other properties, as I am very curious,” she said.

Sacha said Base is an outstanding boutique real estate agency, with the ideal combination of specialists with different

10 Smoke Bush Drive, Noosa Heads A Home of Elegant Sophistication Situated on an elevated corner allotment and capturing summer breezes, 10 Smoke Bush Drive presents the ultimate in family living.

Presenting a grand façade to the street, the stately property is all about luxury. This is a home of elegance and style and is located in a premier Noosa Heads location in beautiful Elysium Noosa. The owners have relocated for work and the time has come to reluctantly sell this stunning family home.

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“From over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry and the local knowledge to sales and negotiating skills and to the marketing and innovation knowledge. And most importantly we are all very easy to deal with,” she said. ●

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4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, double garage North facing outdoor entertaining area High ceilings with square set cornices gives a feeling of voluminous space Kitchen complete with butlers pantry, stone benchtops, 2-pac cabinetry and Bosch electric oven and gas cooktop Huge master bedroom with luxurious dressing room & ensuite Ducted, zoned air conditioning throughout Private balcony off master bedroom Beautifully maintained landscaped gardens with elevated outlook Fully fenced yard with side access for boat or caravan storage

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BASE Realtors have expanded with sales agent Michael Davey and sales and marketing specialist Sacha Vogelzang joining the team.

Son of Base Realtors principal Ron Davey, sales runs in Michael’s blood with the new sales agent saying a successful family background in the real estate industry led him to join the team.

“My family history inspired me to learn all aspects of property ownership and sales and expand the business through displaying my passion for helping people make smooth, confident and efficient transactions using collective local knowledge and the latest technology and marketing strategies,” he said.

The former competitive tennis player said he has always been passionate about real estate and property investment completing his first sales course at just 19 and soon becoming a mortgage broker on the Gold Coast.

On joining the family business, Michael said he is “thrilled to be working with such a great team selling property in one of the most beautiful places in the world”.

After moving to Australia from Amsterdam to live with her partner Michael, Sacha said she is excited to join the Base team. The marketing and IT specialist will work alongside Michael to create new and innovative marketing strategies to maximise traffic to each unique property they sell.

“I have worked in various industries and fields from profit to non-profit and from IT consultancy to marketing. When working in the IT consultancy industry in the Netherlands and working for a multinational, I knew it was time to do something different,” she said.

“After I met Ron, I knew the real estate industry suited me because of my personal interests and professional background. To be a real estate agent in

InVEST nEAr ThE BEACh $650k

Solid low set home with huge potential and a great rental return.

First time on the market in 15 years.

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200M WALk TO ThE BEACh $745k

This 2 storey original home has amazing ocean views, is in a great location with huge potential.

2 • Large open plan kitchen, living/dining areas plus 2 bedrooms, and a bathroom upstairs • Downstairs accommodates 3 cars plus an additional large room and bathroom • This 818sqm block is complimented by the undercover entertaining area and swimming pool

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COnTEMPOrAry LIVIng $675k

Many designer features and timber accents makes this a stylish and comfortable home.

4 • The heart of the home has high ceilings and bamboo looring • Spacious light illed living, dining, kitchen area • A good size media room • Covered entertaining deck, complete with outdoor TV • A garden shed, water tanks, fenced back yard, side access with gate for boat or van

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SPRING INTO SALES SEASON AS spring arrives in all its Queensland glory, real estate agents start polishing their For-Sale signs and checking their phone battery life, preparing for the busiest time of the year - or is it?

We’ve already seen lots of media reports about the “traditional selling season” being a bumper time of year to buy and sell property.

In Queensland the best time of year to be out and about enjoying the fresh air and sunshine is in the milder seasons of spring and autumn, so it stands to reason this is also the best time to visit open homes and attend on-site auctions.

But if we look at the data, in actual fact, spring as a busy sales season is only a very recent trend - since 2012. It’s definitely not a historic trend.

Looking at CoreLogic data going back

to 2011 for all transactions (houses and units combined) we can see that, with one exception (2015, when winter was the busiest season) spring has dominated as the busiest season for buying and selling houses.

Prior to 2012, autumn dominates as the busiest season. Summer gets a guernsey in one year, and, as mentioned earlier, in 2015 it was winter.

So we can see, from 2012 onwards spring is definitely a great time to buy and sell property - everyone else is doing it!

If we look at houses, which make up the bulk of the real estate market (units are a small part of the market), spring has been the busiest selling season from 2012-2016.

What happened prior to 2012? Well, in 2007, the global financial crisis unfolded and the volumes of house sales in that year was the biggest in the past 12 years.

Autumn was the most popular time to sell your house in 2007, 2009, and 2010. In 2008 it was summer.

Spring has been the best season to buy and sell houses, but only since 2012.

In 2011 something changed and suddenly spring became the best time of year to get out to those home auctions.

And we think this can be explained by consumer perception, likely driven by media reports that identified the first trend and supported by real estate agents.

In 2012, the spring season did markedly better than the other seasons, so that was reported in the media and it caught on from there. Perception becomes reality. If consumers think it’s a great time to buy and sell property, then it becomes true.

This trend seemed to peak in 2013.

Since then we’ve seen spring tapering off.

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Cooroy

Peregian Springs

Saturday 23rd September

Saturday 23rd September

12.30pm - 1.30pm

210 Nandroya Road

5 3 4

0/0$1,449,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408629438

Doonan Saturday 23rd September

11.00am - 12.00pm 74 Botanica CCT

4 2 2

31 Days Express Sale

In 2014 the spring data was marginally greater than the autumn data and in 2015 winter pipped spring at the post.

In 2016 spring got its nose ahead, but only by a hair.

From a trend-spotting point of view it will be interesting to see what happens this spring - will we see spring’s dominance continue? Or is this seasonal trend coming to an end? Only time will tell. ●

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Agent

10.00am - 10.45am 10 Balgownie Drive

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

10.00am - 10.45am 10 Bellerive Avenue

4 2 2

$699,990

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 579 789

11.00am - 11.45am 32 Pavilion Drive

3 2 2

$660,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

11.00am - 11.30am 24 Bellerive Avenue

4 2 2

Low $600,000's

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 712 600t

4 3 2

Contact Agent

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 579 789

12.00pm - 12.30pm 2 Regency Court

3 2 2

$595,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

12.00pm - 12.30pm 17 Bunya Grove

3 2 2

$650,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 579 789

3 2 2

Offers Invited

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

3 2 2

Offers Invited

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

10.00am - 10.45am 9/21 Park Crescent

3 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

11.00am - 11.45am 33 Parkedge Road

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

12.00pm - 12.30pm 48 Solway Drive

4 2 3

12.00pm - 12.30pm 18 Whale Drive

2 2 1

Tender

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457

David Berns Real Estate - 0419818418 11.00am - 11.45am 74 The Avenue

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Price Guide

Saturday 23rd September

Sunrise Beach 9.30am - 10.40am

8 Low Street

4 2 2

Offers over $399,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0419818418

2.00pm - 3.00pm

1335 Eumundi Noosa Road

5 2 5

0/0$1,595,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408629438

Saturday 23rd September

12.00pm - 12.45pm 60 Orient Drive

Marcus Beach

Wednesday 27th September

Saturday 23rd September

11.00am - 11.45am 60 Orient Drive

11.00am - 11.30am 1/28 Tristania Drive

3 3 2

AUCTION

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457

Sunshine Beach Saturday 23rd September

Noosa Heads Friday 22nd September

2.00pm - 2.45pm

6 Bartill Court

4 4 2

$995,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

Saturday 23rd September

Offers Over $950,000 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

10.00am - 10.45am 20 Coral Tree Avenue

3 2 2

$1,440,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041 1.00pm - 1.30pm

2/29 Duke Street

2 2 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

10.00am - 10.45am 6 Bartill Court

4 4 2

$995,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254 1.00pm - 1.45pm

3/94 Ben Lexen Drive

2 1 1

$299,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697

11.00am - 11.45am 26 Attunga Heights

2 1 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

12.00pm - 12.45pm U129/1 Edgar Bennett Av

2 2 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065 Saturday 23rd September 4 3 4

31 Days Express Sale

Tinbeerwah 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Wednesday 27th September

12.00pm - 12.45pm U129/1 Edgar Bennett Av

2 2 1

By Negotiation

38 Kingsgate Avenue

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

Auction diary

Noosa Springs Marcus Beach

Saturday 23rd September

1.00pm - 1.30pm

David Berns Real Estate - 0419818418z

17 Springs Crescent

5 6 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457 Saturday 7th October 12.00pm - 12.30pm 1/28 Tristania Drive

Noosaville

3 3 2

AUCTION

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457

3 3 2

AUCTION

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403646930

3 2 2

AUCTION

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457

Noosa Heads Saturday 23rd September Friday 29th September

11.00am - 11.30am 18 Attenuata Place

5 3 4

$1,275,000

Peregian Beach

4.00pm - 4.00pm

2106 'Peppers' 5 Morwong

Sunshine Beach

Saturday 23rd September

Saturday 7th October

11.00am - 11.45am 2 Lorikeet Drive

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NEWS REGAINING THE LAND Look out for the Floating Land art installations to be installed along the Noosa River foreshore and Noosa Woods area from 23 September to 2 October as part of the fiveweek arts festival.

A Noosa Council project, Floating Land brings together exhibitions, events and workshops in nature about nature, and this year the theme is Lost and Found.

The festival prides itself on leaving “no mark on the environment but only to make an impression on the people who visit”.

Floating Land commenced

in 2001, and will involve local and regional artists working in-situ with the community, to create ephemeral art installations in outdoor settings.

In the past, it has demonstrated its ability to assist the community in understanding and responding to complex environmental issues such as climate change through an innovative artistic paradigm.

This year council has commissioned 14 artists to create the sculptural artworks as the highlight of Floating Land 2017. ●

GOING WONG’S WAY Renowned wildlife biologist and USC Honorary Doctor Wong Siew Te has been recognised by global television network CNN for his tireless work to protect the endangered South-East Asian sun bear.

The founder of the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre in Sabah, Malaysia, was recently featured by CNN Heroes - a series that features everyday people improving the world.

It highlighted Mr Wong’s work in running the world’s only dedicated sun bear conservation centre to rehabilitate orphaned and

Wong Siew Te with sun bear. abused bears.

Mr Wong received his honorary doctorate at a USC graduation ceremony late last year, when he was also praised for providing invaluable internships and work-integrated

learning opportunities for dozens of USC students at his centre in Malaysia.

USC International’s Associate Director of Conservation Design Kevin Todd said being named a CNN Hero was a fitting tribute for Mr Wong, who had helped ensure the survival of the sun bear.

“He has been a pioneer in animal conservation not just in Malaysia, but all around southeast Asia,” he said.

“He’s incredibly passionate and has a power to move people and get them motivated about this issue.” ●

THE LOWDOWN FACES OF … Noosaville WITH THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IN FULL SWING WE ASKED LOCALS AND VISITORS WHAT THEY WERE GETTING UP TO DURING THE BREAK. HERE’S WHAT THEY SAID.

Harper Lumb, 5 and Kieran Lumb, 8. “I like playing in the sand by the river,” Kieran said.

“I like building sandcastles, I like getting buried and I like making tunnels under the sand.” ●

Emma Wagner, 11. “Going to the beach and just hanging out with my family. And I kind of like fishing.” ●

Nic Hallahan, 11, and Jess Hallahan, 13.

"Today we’ve been just here at the river all day,” Nic said. “We had breakfast and lunch here and we’ve been riding bikes, skating and riding the jet ski. We’ve been fishing and we saw a man catch a shark.” ●

Q&A

Samantha Sherwin

What’s your favourite thing about Noosa?

There’s so much. I’ve made a lot of lovely friends here - I’ve only been here since about 2012. Just the friends, the ocean, the restaurants, the food. It’s a hard one to say, I like everything.

What’s one thing about Noosa you would change if you could?

It’s very hard to get full-time work. A lot of people in Noosa have a couple of jobs.

And there are too many roundabouts.

They’re not good on my tyres.

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Olivia Mckenzie, 13 and mum Jodie McKenzie, from Doonan.

“We’ve been going to the beach and we went to the movies,” Jodie said. “We had a shopping day today. We’ll just be chilling at the beach and Olivia will be working at her part-time job.” ●

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How do you feel about summer coming up?

It’s a bit of a worry being that we haven’t had much rain. I’ve never seen my lawn so crisp and I suppose the snakes are a bit more active at the moment. I’m not looking forward to it if it’s going to be a scorching hot summer.

What is your number one Noosa tip for people visiting the area?

We just taken them around and show them what a beautiful place we live in. I love showing people around. We can take them

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down to main beach and down to the river, maybe the quieter beaches. We also go to the hinterland, that’s quite nice as well.

What’s your favourite restaurant?

I just had a girls’ night out recently and we ate at the Boathouse and that was quite nice. I like to try a heap of different things.

If you had to live somewhere else, where would it be? Why? I originally came from the northern beaches of Sydney. It’s quite nice there so if I had to, I’d live there by the water again. ●

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LIVE

They’re mothers, they’re middle aged and they are country girls. These women will have you stitches.

THEY HAVE

A LOT TO LIKE

Women Like Us comedians Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs are different from your usual comedians. For a start they’re women. They’re mothers. They’re middle aged and they are country girls.

With over 50 sold-out shows to their credit, the girls have performed to packed houses at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival’s Enmore Theatre, Adelaide Fringe and Perth Festival, as well as taking their comedy stylings to halls, pubs, clubs and theatres around the country. And now it’s Cooroy’s turn with Women Like Us performing at the Club Cooroy on Saturday 7 October.

Women Like Us is two hours of stand up comedy - an hour apiece.

This isn’t your regular stand up comedy show. These are untold laugh out loud women’s stories, smack bang centre stage. noosatoday.com.au

Small town showgirls, there are few sacred cows that Briggs and Nolan shy away from milking, with seven children and 35 years of stage time between them, their 'failure to parent’ is the focus of their material, along with the beauty industry, getting older, getting fatter, strange surgeries, weird TV shows, obsessions, frustrations, and at the end of the day, who unpacks the dishwasher.

Mandy Nolan is a columnist for the Byron Shire Echo, and writes regularly for Mamamia. She has appeared on ABC’s Q&A, SBS’s Mums The Word and About Women and is in demand as a corporate and club performer around the country. Ellen Briggs is a national Finalist for RAW comedy and winner of Foxtel Comedy Channel’s Be A Comedian.

Performing in the sold out Up Front showcase at Melbourne Comedy

Festival at Melbourne Town Hall, these two were clearly the comedy picks of the night. One reviewer raved ‘Two totally relatable ladies who hit the nail on the head of charismatic female comedy.

Prepare yourself to be hunched over in hysterics!’

Ellen Briggs never intended to be a comedian. She just wanted to write a book. That’s why just over a decade ago she enrolled in Mandy’s stand up comedy class.

"If the sole purpose of teaching over 1000 people was just to get someone with Ellen’s talent and ability up on the stage, it was well worth it. I’d hate to think what would have become of her if she hadn’t found her feet as a comedian. She just had too many stories to waste on her labrador. It’s a real privilege to share the stage with someone who is just getting better and better with every show. She’s a knock out."

Women Like Us is a riot. Audiences have complained of aching stomach muscles, sore jaws, and at one show a woman actually injured herself when she laughed so much she slipped from her chair onto the floor.

"We want to make you laugh, but most of all we want you to go home feeling good about yourself. Women spend too much time not liking themselves, beating themselves up for being too old, too fat, a bad parent, a terrible cook, but we just say, hey, its what makes us human. Celebrate your imperfection!"

The girls perform on Saturday 7 October, from 7pm, at the Cooroy RSL. Tickets are $32 from www.womenlikeus. com.au or call 54476131. Grab some girlfriends and don’t miss your chance to see this hilarious show. ●

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THIS WEEK

GIG GUIDE

HOLLLIE HARRIS

Friday 22 September Harbour Wine Bar 6pm PlanB Modern Jazz Quartet.

Cooroy RSL 6pm Col Meredith and Katie the clown.

The Imperial Hotel Eumundi Noon Renny Fields.

7pm Allan Kelly.

Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Platinum Parties DJ. Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club 6pm Tanya.

Saturday 23 September Harbour Wine Bar 6pm PlanB Modern Jazz Quartet.

The Imperial Hotel Eumundi Noon The Brown Trouts.

7pm Jamie-Lee Griffiths/Marz.

Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Elephant Rock.

7.30pm Rocky Horror Show.

Sunday 24 September Sunshine Beach Surf Club 3pm Backroom Vegas.

The Imperial Hotel Eumundi 2pm Chris Ramsay. ●

LISTEN

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Snow, by Angus and Julia Stone

What the Dog Knows, by Cat Warren

The first notes of Snow are instantly transporting. The guitar is a scratchy, wooden memory laid over a moment of silence. The gently driving organ beat emerges and takes you with it, beginning the next enchanting journey with the brother-sister duo.

Snow is the first moment of a new chapter for the duo, after parting to pursue solo work. The new album was produced and engineered mostly by themselves in Angus’s cottage-studio in the Byron Bay hinterland, and the pair has just announced some of their biggest shows to date in Europe and the UK. Look out for Australian tour information soon. ●

Scent, science, and the amazing ways dogs perceive the world. What the Dog Knows is a first-hand exploration of the extraordinary abilities and surprising, sometimes lifesaving talents of working dogs.

Learn about pups who can sniff out drugs, find explosives, even locate the dead through the experiences of a journalist and her intrepid canine companion, Solo.

Working dogs can find missing people, detect drugs and bombs, pinpoint unmarked graves of Civil War soldiers, or even find drowning victims more than 60m below the surface of a lake.

Their abilities might seem magical, but Cat Warren shows the science, rigorous training, and skilled handling make them possible. ●

Victoria & Abdul (PG) Staring: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal

The film tells the extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s remarkable rule.

When Abdul Karim, a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favour with the Queen herself.

As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy.

As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity. ●

PUZZLES Quick Clues

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9, B-re-ather. 10, Stews. 11, Po-st-er. 13, Wealth (anag).

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WHAT’S ON GETTING THE JOINT JUMPING get loud for three one-hour sessions at 9am,10am or 11am for a cost of $12.

There is a free for under-3s mini castle.

The cafe is open so parents can relax with a coffee while the kids play. Three sessions to choose from.

Buy tickets online at www.thej.com.au but get in quick as the spaces fill up fast. ●

SOUND FEAST POPULARITY GROWS

WISHES COME TRUE FOR ALADDIN

The Sound Feast is back next week at The J! Sound Feast is an incredible free monthly concert featuring awesome bands and performers. They have high quality sound and lighting to give both performers and the audience a whole concert experience.

Beginning in January 2016, Sound Feast has quickly become very popular with a strong community following. Lots of wonderful musicians have graced our stage and many magical musical nights have occurred. It’s family friendly, no booking required.

Delicious hot food is now available on the deck: Japanese Yums/The Dumpling Hut - steamed dumplings (pork, prawn, vegan) , fish cakes, chilled soy beans, seaweed salad - YUM! This Sound Feast will line up is as outstanding as ever with Let’s Dance Latin, Murray Kyle, The Fergies, Charlie and

More school holiday fun at The J coming with the story of Aladdin. Aladdin was sick and tired of his boring old lamp, so he traded it in for a brand-new iPod - wow!

Now he can sit around all day listening to his favourite songs while all of his wishes are being granted.

There’s just one problem - his new genie is not very good at the job ... well, he’s only learning you see and makes lots of mistakes.

Aladdin wished for a big house and got a big mouse. He was very angry! Oh dear ... one more mistake and Aladdin will be wishing for a new genie. Just be careful what you wish for Aladdin!

Suitable for children 3 to 11 years and

The Fergies take over The J next Friday night at Sound Feast. the Pines and Anna and Jordan.

There is comfortable seating, dance floor, a full bar and friendly venue staff.

Grab a group and head along and enjoy this amazing free event at your venue - The J next Friday night 29 September from 6pm. ●

JAY HOME FROM WORLD STAGE After packing out venues in Darwin and headlining huge festivals in India and Nepal last month, Jay Hoad is bringing his unique show back to Noosa.

The Fijian-born multi-instrumentalist has spent the past 10 years touring across the world, performing his unique show with more than 17 instruments on the stage.

His latest album earned him the prestigious ARBA Blues and Roots Album of the Year in 2016.

This year he wanted to tour through as many regional towns as possible, weaving around the entire coast of Australia "This year's tour features so many weird and wonderful instruments that it really gives the fans a chance and to hear and see something cool, new and unique," he said.

"My favourite instruments on this tour

are probably the Cricket Bat Guitar and the Steam Punk Guitar which are made from car parts, shovels, kitchen sinks, etc and sound incredible."

Catch him at Noosa Heads Surf Club on Saturday from 8pm and Sunday from 3pm. ●

LUNCH LAUNCH FOR LADIES What better way to launch our ‘Ladies Who Lunch’ series than with local political powerhouse and seasoned community change agent Sandy Bolton.

At this lunch, you’ll learn: •฀What฀are฀the฀levels฀of฀change-government, council, business etc •฀Where฀women฀get฀stuck •฀Why฀action฀is฀essential •฀‘How’฀to฀get฀it฀done WINDO’S Ladies Who Lunch events will take place quarterly and provide change makers and business women in our community with access to senior female leaders and their impressive know-how to build women’s political and economic empowerment in our region.

Come along, have fun, make new friends and earn valuable insider tips from women already blazing the trail.

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their families, primary schools, preschools and vacation care centres.

Running time 50 minutes. Meet and greet the cast afterwards.

Aladdin is on 28 September, at 11am only, so don’t miss this special performance for all the family to share. Tickets are available at www.thej.com.au ●

BLACK TIE GALA DINNER The 2017 Luke Batty Foundation Black Tie Gala Dinner has come around again and promises to deliver an evening to remember for an important cause.

Indulge in a night of elegance and enjoy a three-course dinner served by awardwinning chefs at Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas on Saturday 23 September, from 6.30pm, for the resort’s upcoming Black Tie Gala Dinner for The Luke Batty Foundation.

Highly regarded Australian celebrity chef and special guest Matt Golinski will join Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas head chef Andy Wilcox at View Restaurant to present a creative menu featuring the freshest local produce.

The evening begins with an entree of Mooloolaba prawns or Hoisin pulled Bendele duck leg, followed by Cone Bay barramundi or Rhodavale pork scotch as mains and a dessert buffet to finish.

Tickets are $100 per person and include champagne on arrival, a threecourse dinner with matching wines and a wide variety of accommodation raffles

Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas head chef Andy Wilcox. and auctions up for grabs.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Luke Batty Foundation, Mantra Group’s official charitable partner, to raise much-needed funds for domestic violence prevention and awareness.

It's a 6.30pm arrival for a 7pm start at Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas, 33a Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads.

To find out more or arrange bookings go through viewrestaurant.com.au ●

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Jumpin’ @ The J is back this school holidays. Treat the kiddies to a fun onehour school holiday activity suitable for children aged up to 10 years.

The J’s air-conditioned auditorium is emptied of seats and filled with jumping castles. The kids love bouncing on all the different castles and it’s great for burning off school holiday energy.

On Tuesday 26 September, The J will

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OPEN FROM 6AM DAILY… with a modern fresh breakfast menu that runs ‘all day’ Great selection of cakes, fresh juices, organic teas and gluten free options.

Join us for lunch from 11am for our Confit Duck Salad; Portobello Mushroom Arancini or Tender Calamari Salad

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Fully licensed and offering BYO wine

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Enjoy a great lunch out with the satisfaction of knowing you can recreate the delicious dish on your own at home.

That is the experience “Fresh” Natural Asian, on Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, offers through its Asian fusion cooking classes all the while overlooking the spectacular Noosa River.

The hands-on, two-hour cooking classes are offered to small groups so everyone has the chance to get personal attention from the renowned Shelley Phanich and “Fresh” Natural Asian’s brand new chef Paul Roets.

Having worked in more than 20 restaurants over 50 years, Shelley has “a wok of experience”, and Paul, with 22 years of experience of his own, has just arrived in Noosa to lap up the lifestyle after having worked in one- and two-hatted restaurants.

Together they offer what owner Rod Baker calls the Asian cooking version of Jamie Oliver’s programs.

“It’s teaching the simple Asian dishes with all the secrets that people can take home and actually cook themselves,” he said.

And for those who might not want to recreate all the hard work in the kitchen, “Fresh” Natural Asian has its own spice blends imported from Indonesia available for sale.

From Malaysian, to Indonesian cuisine, to Thai, Vietnamese and more, Shelley and Paul share their secrets for mastering Asian

fusion, rotating to focus on varied cuisines on different days.

During the class budding cooks will have the chance to prepare two dishes on the terrace with the Noosa River as a backdrop.

They can then sit down and enjoy the lunch they have created.

Most will take the rest home for later, along with two more recipes they can create using the skills and knowledge imparted over the hotplate by the experts.

Classes cost $65 per person, and require a minimum of three bookings to run.

For those who would rather enjoy a meal prepared by someone else than get their own hands dirty, sit back and enjoy a cold beer, wine or freshly-made juice, a snack or gourmet meal served in coconut shells, banana leaves or on teak custom-designed plates.

Explore a pantry of lesser-known ingredients, such as bitter lemon and salted soybeans, and traditional deserts made from coconut and palm sugar.

All entrees and mains are gluten-free and there is an assortment of authentic vegetarian dishes.

The extensive menus represent great value, with lunch from $9.50, dinner entrees and desserts under $10 and mains under $25. They also offer licenced beverages or BYO and complimentary wifi.

Get all the details at freshnaturalasian. com.au, phone 5440 5119 or visit the restaurant at 229 Gympie Teerace, Noosaville. ●

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St. Louis Style Ribs Half Rack $26 Full Rack $40

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The idea of being able to produce restaurant-quality seafood at a fraction of the price is what keeps us busy.â&#x20AC;?

Sourcing fresh local fish, sustainably caught prawns and snap-frozen fish, Noosaville Fish Market also sells fresh seafood for those who prefer to cook their own at home, as well as seafood platters filled with prawns, oysters and bugs.

Hand-made from scratch, the calamari rings are one of the Fish Marketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best sellers.

The crumbed, seasoned calamari is â&#x20AC;&#x153;always guaranteed to be tenderâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the skills from our chefs thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do,â&#x20AC;? Gary said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We smoke our own fish; we always have a fresh variety of fresh-smoked fish, and not just your usual salmon.â&#x20AC;?

Try it for yourself from 10am-7.30pm everyday (except Christmas day) at 90 Hilton Terrace, Noosaville.

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Take sustainably caught, locally sourced fish, highly-skilled chefs and put them together in a character-filled river-front takeaway shop, and you get one of the best fish and chip feeds you will find.

It comes as no surprise Noosaville Fish Market keeps locals, as well as interstate and international visitors, coming back time and time again.

Owner Gary Roser has seafood in his blood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in Noosa chefing since the end of the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our family has been in Noosa cooking since the mid â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always specialised in seafood, so when the opportunity came up (six years ago) to take over the Fish Market it seemed like a natural progression.â&#x20AC;?

Gary and fellow chef Jamie Lethborg put deep thought and care into every meal they produce in the rustic takeaway shop on Hilton Terrace.

They put their decades of experience working in excellent restaurants into creating high-quality fish and chips that has earned them a long-standing reputation for being among the best. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can put into fish and chips what chefs put into restaurants,â&#x20AC;? Gary said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Noosa - and probably in the world - every restaurant has fish and chips on their menu, and they would charge a more substantial amount than we charge just because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a restaurant,â&#x20AC;? Gary said.

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DINING DIRECTORY Your Guide to all things Eating Out! noosavillE

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To new friends and old, come along and make our Club your “home away from home”- we know you will enjoy our hospitality!

Located along the glorious Noosa River we offer a unique Asian twist for lunch and an unforgettable dining experience

Seafood dishes served in smart, 3-level glass-fronted bistro and rooftop bar floating on the river

25 Maple St, Cooroy Club Trading Hours Mon to Sun 10am-10pm Sunday 11am -10pm (closing seasonal) (07) 5447 6131 cooroyrsl.com.au

3/229 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Open daily 11am until late for lunch, dinner, take-away (07) 5440 5119 freshnaturalasian.com.auv

194 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Open Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun 6am–10pm & Fri, Sat 6am to 11pm (Closed Monday) (07) 5440 5070 noosaboathouse.com.au

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Select from the all-day breakfast menu or for lunch try a Noosa Warm Salad, Asian Pok Belly or one of their delicious Toasted Sandwiches

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Noosa’s best takeaway fish and chips.

Fresh local and imported fish cooked to perfection by our chefs. A wide range of homemade snacks plus our famous tender calamari and chunky chips. Local cooked prawns/ oysters and fish available fresh to take home

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IMPERIAL HOTEL EUMUNDI Good old fashioned table service, delicious food, cold beer and wine and live entertainment

Over 50 cocktails and 40 Tapas to choose from.

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PEPPERS NOOSA RESORT & VILLAS View Restaurant Admire the breathtaking views across Laguna Bay, dine in style and enjoy one of the best breakfast, dinner and event experiences in Noosa 33A Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads (07) 5455 2200 viewrestaurant.com.au

IVORY PALMS RESORT RESTAURANT Enjoy a hearty breakfast or an appetising dinner complimented by draught beer, cider on tap plus over 20 wines to choose from 73 Hilton Terrace, Noosaville Breakfast and Dinner (07) 54731898 facebook.com/pkspizzabar

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We offer a great selection of delicious Asian cuisine, and an excellent level of service

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PErEgian PIZZAMI GOURMET PIZZA BAR Proudly keeping to the basics of pizza making in order to serve the highest quality pizzas Cnr Kingfisher and Heron Steet, Peregian Beach Wed to Sun 12 to 8.30pm, Tues 4pm to 8.30pm Closed Monday 07 5471 2300 pizzami.com.au

TEwanTin THE RIVER DECK RESTAURANT Located in an airy setting with views of the water, offering brekkie, steak, seafood dishes and cocktails.

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Once you have tried this you will want to eat it every day of your life.

When you visit Pizzami, Jason, Janet and Sharleen welcome you to their life, their love and their future.

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Pizzami is at corner Kingfisher and Heron streets, Peregian Beach - straight across from the beach. Order takeaway or book a table on 5471 2300. ●

A menu designed for sharing. Tapas, wood fire pizza & Asian fusion dishes using fresh & local ingredients will keep you here for lunch, dinner or in between

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Pizzami Gourmet Pizza Bar is known for its fabulous, fun atmosphere, whether you wish to soak in the sea air with a mojito in one hand and a delicious slice of pizza in the other, this place is a must.

Not only do they offer amazing pizza and cocktails with a view, but they also offer gluten free, vegetarian options, (vegan on request also).

Their delicious pasta made by their chef, Bruce, is not only gluten free and vegetarian, it is absolutely tantalising to

PEREGIAN BEACH HOTEL

2/14 Thomas St, Noosaville Mon-Sun 9am–9:30pm 7 days a week (07) 5440 5228 beloportonoosa.com.au

Located on the Noosa River with park and water views, great coffee, full breakfast and lunches.

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THE STACKED PANTRY Locally owned, family run gluten free, dairy free café. Healthy food with stacks of flavour and Vegan options available 3/28 Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Heads Open 7 days 7am to 3pm (Except Sunday close at 2pm) (07) 5324 1003 facebook.com/thestackedpantry

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FOCUS ON … Noosa International Film Festival

FILM FESTIVAL HAS RANGE A world of cinema is headed for the Sunshine Coast as the Noosa International Film Festival approaches.

The full program has just been released, promising to appeal to film lovers and filmmakers alike, with industry workshops and 100 films screening over four days, from Thursday to Sunday, 26-29 October.

Short- and feature-length films from 31 countries will keep audiences glued to the screen covering a diverse range of genres.

Festival president, Campbell Corfe, said this year’s program was more diverse than the inaugural festival held last year and was sure to be a crowd pleaser.

“We have taken great care in ensuring the quality of the films and events at this year’s festival will appeal to a wide audience,” he said.

“This year’s program will be highly entertaining.”

The official Opening Night event will take place on Friday, 27 October, with the screening of new Australian thriller Jungle starring Daniel Radcliffe.

The return of Academy Award-winning cinematographer John Seale as the festival’s founding patron has also been confirmed, and he will make appearances at multiple events.

“We are honoured Mr Seale will be joining us in Noosa again, this time as founding patron,” Mr Corfe said.

“We will also be welcoming Australian sound designer James Currie to Noosa to share his insights into the magic of sound in cinema.”

James Currie worked beside Rolf de Heer on some of the nation’s iconic films including Ten Canoes and Charlie’s

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Country, and will present at the festival’s Inside Cinema Q&A event.

A combination of music and cinema will also feature at the Noosa International Film Festival with two performances by local musicians.

Band of Frequencies will play a jazzy set alongside surfing documentary, Men of Wood and Foam told by local producer Phil Jarratt.

And Eumundi band HoneyBird will perform a rock opera to the 1927 sci-fi classic, Metropolis.

Participating venues include BCC Cinemas, The J and Noosa Arts Theatres, Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas and Eumundi School of Arts Hall.

Early bird prices are available on some events until 30 September. Browse the full program at www.niff.com.au. ●

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Industry insights For a fascinating look into the magic of sound in cinema, don’t miss An Evening with James Currie. It's a 90-minute event, 8pm, Thursday, 26 October, The J Theatre Noosa. ●

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Short film sessions Set across a range of genres, catch a selection of short films selected by Noosa International Film Festival directors. There are nine sessions throughout the festival. ●

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Surfing history Men of Wood and Foam tells the story of the birth of the surf boom, a golden decade when surfing was transformed from a cultish offshoot of lifesaving into a sport and culture with its own music, movies, fashions and heroes. The documentary delves into the period - 8pm, Saturday, 28 October, The J Theatre Noosa. ●

Daniel Radcliffe stars in the new home-grown thriller Jungle.

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Cold-water species for dams, ponds and aquariums are on offer, with a focus on supplying suitable native species, and premiumquality food and gear to go with them.

“A lot of people want fish for mosquito control,” Mr Hentschel said.

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“There’s no nasty stuff, no chemicals; it’s Australian-made, human-grade essential oils; it’s totally safe,” he said.

“You could use it on yourself; it’s probably better than what you use on yourself.”

With more than 15 years' experience in the pet industry, Mr Hentschel prides himself on carefully researching each product before he offers it to his customers.

Every ingredient is checked, and every product is trialled.

He never sells something he would not give to, or use on, his own animals.

And as well as sourcing natural products, wherever possible he stocks products made close to home.

As well as ensuring the best quality, he said, it was important to him to support Australian and New Zealand businesses.

And when it comes to fish, natives are

“Instead of getting goldfish - obviously they’re introduced - there are Australian native fish options that are totally suitable, and because they’re native they’re probably hardier to use in certain situations,” he said.

Sunlight Aquarium and Holistic Products is at 13 Mary River Roadd, Cooroy. ●

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Organic, chemical-free, free-range and grain-free foods and products have become increasingly popular among conscious consumers.

We want the products we put into our mouths and onto our skin to be the safest and healthiest options.

And more and more, we want the safest and healthiest options for our furry family members too.

“Most people’s dogs and cats probably eat better than them,” Paul Hentschel said.

“A lot of people may not be eating the best diet, but their animals get premium products.”

That came as no surprise to Mr Hentschel, the owner of Sunlight Aquarium and Holistic Products, which has just opened in Cooroy.

“A dog or cat is part of the family,” he said.

“I think most people are wanting to feed their animals the best they can.

“Say 10 years ago if you asked for organic food for your dog, you might not necessarily have been able to find it.

“It's readily available now for your animals.”

That change, he said, had followed the growing awareness and demand for organic and natural human food, that had now become a regular feature even in the major supermarkets.

As well as stocking natural, organic dog and cat foods and treats, Mr Hentschel sells

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ART SHOW FOR HOSPICE NETS $1100 Tinbeerwah Art Group staged a successful annual show last weekend.

Co-ordinator Jan Cooke said the group raised $1100 for Katie Rose Cottage Hospice. The art show was dedicated to the late Gwen Blair who founded the group in 1997. â&#x2014;?

TAG artist Dave Gilbert, Jan Cooke and Peter Butler.

TAG artists Helen Colston and Naomi West flanked by TAG Guest tutor Helen Lawson.

Artist Pam Murphy won the People's Choice prize.

Clytie Glass from Katie Rose Cottage and TAG artist Margaret Connolly.

Dani Moyser, TAG artist Dorothy Jenkins and Carissa Schumacher.

Clytie Glass and Carol Raye of Katie Rose Cottage with TAG artist Jan Cooke, centre.

Guest tutor Victoria Fitzpatrick, David Bell and Caroline Edginton.

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FOCUS ON â&#x20AC;Ś Health wellness & beauty IS BACK STIFFNESS JUST A TRICK OF THE MIND? New scientific evidence from a University of South Australia researcher shows - for the first time - that feelings of back stiffness may purely be a protective mechanism to avoid further injury.

A paper published in Nature journal Scientific Reports by Dr Tasha Stanton, Senior Research Fellow in UniSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Health Sciences, provides evidence that the perception of back stiffness has no bearing on the actual state of the joints and that feelings of stiffness can be eased by certain sounds.

The clinical pain neuroscience researcher undertook a series of experiments, building on experiences of amputees who still report stiffness in joints that they no longer have.

Fifteen people with chronic lower back pain who reported feelings of back stiffness had pressure applied to the spine, paired with different sounds. Another control group of 15 healthy individuals with no back issues were also tested. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that millions of people around the world have chronic lower back conditions but the feeling of stiffness may not actually reflect how bad their back is,â&#x20AC;?

Dr Stanton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In theory, people who feel back stiffness

THREE â&#x20AC;Ś ways to keep your back healthy A strong and supple back is a healthy back, but to avoid back pain you must reduce excess stresses and strains.

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should have a stiffer spine than those who do not. We found this was not the case in reality. Instead, we found that that the amount they protected their back was a better predictor of how stiff their back felt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People with chronic back pain and stiffness overestimated how much force was being applied to their backs - they were more protective of their back. How much they overestimated this force related to how stiff their backs felt - the stiffer the back felt, the more they overestimated force. This suggests that feelings of stiffness are a protective response, likely to avoid

movement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Secondly, we found that these feelings could be modulated using different sounds. The feeling of stiffness was worse with creaky door sounds and less with gentle whooshing sounds. This raises the possibility that we can clinically target stiffness without focusing on the joint itself but using other senses,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The breakthrough provides hope for the 632 million people worldwide who suffer from low back pain (approximately 10 per cent of the global population) and cannot find any relief. â&#x2014;?

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Improve your posture: How you sit, stand and lie down can affect your back. Balance your weight evenly on both legs when standing and keep both feet on the floor, with your knees and hips straight, when sitting.

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Exercise: Movement like walking or swimming strengthens the muscles that support your back without putting strain on it. This is a great way to prevent back pain.

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Prevent injury: Learning how to lift and handle heavy objects correctly can save you a world of pain. Know your limits.

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COMMUNITY UPDATES PROBUS MEETING The next general meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Probus club will take place at the Tewantin RSL at 9.45am on 25 September. The guest speaker will be Russ Stephenson who will talk about Food Plant Solutions. All visitors are very welcome to come and join in for morning tea and entertainment.

AA MEETING Attend a free Public Information Meeting on alcoholism and recovery at Maroochydore Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Fifth Avenue, Maroochydore on 22 September hosted by Sunshine Coast members of Alcoholic Anonymous (AA). There is no cost or obligation.

Contact the AA Sunshine Coast Helpline on 5444 8616 or 0457 119 009 if you or someone you know wants help with a drinking problem.

FRIDAY FORUM Micro bats, also known as insectivorous bats, are small to medium-sized mammals, weighing from 3g to 150g. They are nocturnal creatures and each night consume huge quantities of insects including mosquitoes but they also perform an important role as plant pollinators. At Noosa Parks Association’s Friday Environment Forum on 22 September, John Parsons of Fraser Coast Microbats, will share his knowledge and love for these great little pollinators. As it is school holiday time, this is a forum especially for children, but adults who are ‘young at heart’ will enjoy it also. Mr Parsons will demonstrate how the simple act of installing bat boxes in your garden will attract these little pollinators to your fruit and flowering trees.,Join the audience for this enlightening talk at the Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. Coffee and a chat are on offer from 10am with the forum commencing at 10.30am. Children accompanied by an adult are also invited to meet Valda in the car park at 8.30am to enjoy a birding walk in Wallace Park. Bring hats and binoculars kids. Visit www.noosaparks.org.au for more information.

ART EXHIBITION Squiggle and Giggle, an exhibition by Tina Lance, Louise Shepherd and Nicky Orange will open on Sunday 24 September at 11am in the Banana Shed, Pomona Railway Station Gallery. Three friends who met over eight years ago in the same art class, are still painting together today. This exhibition offers a diversity of styles and subject matters including Louise’s semi-abstract landscapes, Tina’s coastal and bush paintings and Nicky’s bright tropical musings and childhood reflections.

MARTIAL ARTS SEMINAR Grand Master Angelo Baldissone 8th Dan from the UK will host a five-hour seminar on Saturday 23 September with Shihan Martin Day 7th Dan of Combat Self Defence. With 46 years of training in the martial arts, Grandmaster Angelo brings a wealth of experience with him. For the seminar he will be training empty hands and sticks so that participants can get the full flavour of the art of Filipino Kyusho which blends pressure points with the flow of the Filipino arts and most essentially incorporate training principles. Entries are open to all over 14 years of age. Phone Martin or Patricia on 5442 7849 or 0410 456 150 or visit www.CombatSelfDefence.com.au

TEWANTIN-NOOSA NATIONAL SENIORS The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa National Seniors will be held on Thursday 21 September at the Tewantin RSL at 9.30am for morning tea, followed by our meeting. Our guest speaker is Glen Elmes, State MP. This is not political. Everyone welcome. Phone Norm on 5474 0919.

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ARTS AND CRAFTS ON CARDS Noosa Arts and Crafts Association is hosting The Spring exhibition at Wallace House to showcase the creative work of selected members. The event will be officially opened on Saturday 23 September at 10.30am by renowned local artist, James Ainslie of Cooroibah.

James has created many award-winning paintings over the years, with exhibitions throughout Australia and overseas. He is considered a master of modern realism and his works are held in many public and private collections world-wide. The exhibition is open to all and will run from Saturday September 23 to Friday September 29 from 9.30am to 3.30pm daily. Wallace House is home to an array lian Red Cross is holding its annual Fashion Parade on Friday 6 October at the Forum, Laguna Retirement Estate, Lake Weyba Road, Noosaville commencing at 10.30am.

Clothing is from 'It’s all about Me’ which is under new management. Tickets can be obtained by contacting Jan on 5474 0636.

FAMILY AND HISTORY GROUP WORKSHOP Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group will run a workshop on Basics of Genealogy from 9am to 11.30am on Monday 25 September at the Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald Street, Cooroy. Experienced member, Win Wynn will again hold the popular session. Phone 5442 5570.

MANAGING ANXIETY WORKSHOPS Learn how to manage anxiety in your life.

Over four weeks learn about why we worry, what causes our anxiety to increase, ways to manage symptoms of anxiety, and plan for future life without overwhelming worry. This free course will be held at Noosa Community Health starting Thursday 12 October. Bookings are essential as places are limited. To book, phone 5449 5944.

TEWANTIN - NOOSA GARDEN CLUB MEETING The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club will be held on Monday 9 October. The club meets on the second Monday of each month (except December and January) for a 1.30pm start. We meet in the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin.

October guest speaker is Laurel Sommerfeld from Rose-mere Farm on the topic of “Roses.” Visitors are most welcome. Phone Helen Brown on 0402 107 716.

U3A NOOSA U3A Noosa Talks program: Friday 29 September: Phyllis Araneo Transformative Power of Archetypal Images Full details are available on U3A website www.u3anoosa.org.au or phone 5440 5500.

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of arts and crafts activity groups and regular workshops. Membership to the association is only $75 annually and is open to people of all ages interested in these creative fields. For more information, contact association vice president Sarah Therese on 0409 451 624 or email sarahjanetherese@hotmail. com ● of life, tapping into flow, cryptocurrency, blockchains and more. Phone Ailsa on 5470 2656 or Janet on 0416 442 962 or visit https:// www.facebook.com/magicnoosa

LADIES PROBUS CLUB MEETING The Ladies Probus Club of Noosa Heads will hold its next outing, a lunch at Purple Copper restaurant at the Peregian Springs Golf Club on Thursday 28 September at noon.

New members and visitors are welcome. For more information phone Kim on 5455 3860 or Pam on 5450 6017.

PERMACULTURE MEETING Permaculture Noosa monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month.

A plant and produce market begins at 6pm and the meeting starts at 6.30pm with bring a plate shared supper at 8pm. Dr Ben Stewart (electric car builder) and Narelle McCarthy of the Sunshine Coast Environment Council (Our place in Nature) will be our guest speakers on Thursday 21 September at Cooroy State Primary School Resource Centre, 59 Elm Street, Cooroy. Gold coin donation on entry. There will be also be a presentation and guide on what to be planting in the present season. All welcome.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA Every Tuesday evening from 7pm-9.30pm Pat and Norm Young organise a Social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. 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.

JOIN A CAPELLA CHOIR Spiritsong A Cappella choir are currently singing Tomas Luis de Victoria’s O Magnum Mysterium Mass and Motet as well as pieces by John Goss, Beethoven, Purcell and Tomkins. If you would like to join Spiritsong please emailandrewjemmet@gmail.com or phone 5474 1498. Spiritsong sings in Tewantin on Wednesday evenings.

Chris Lancaster will be the speaker at Christian Fellowship of Noosa on Sunday 24 September. The title of his message will be “Behold Your God”. We cordially invite both local residents and visitors to enjoy warm fellowship at the CWA Hall, next door to the Tewantin Post Office, at 9.30am each Sunday. All our information is available on www. christianfellowshipnoosa.com or by calling Tony on 5474 0620.

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We are a fun, friendly, seniors group who welcomes newcomers to join us for morning coffee every Monday from 10am at the Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina and Thursdays from 10am at the Boathouse on the Noosa River.

We also have monthly picnics, dinners, lunches, walks and other activities. Please contact Joan on 5447 7369 or Helen on 0499 085 755 for more details.

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Noosa Family Chiropractic, 220 Edwards Street, Sunshine Beach. Phone 5474 8338 to book your spot, spaces limited.

POMONA ART MARKET Pomona’s Old Railway Station Gallery will hold its next Art Market on Saturday 28 October from 9am to 1pm at the gallery, 10 Station Street, Pomona. This popular market is an opportunity to meet local artists and to buy quality work direct from the artist at an affordable price. There will be many stalls exhibiting original paintings, drawings, ceramics, woodwork and more with nothing over $100. Phone 5485 2950. Deadline for applications is 25 October.

COMMUNITY GARDENING Located in Earl Street, Tewantin, the community garden sits alongside 100-year-old Tait Duke Cottage which has been renovated and bought back to it’s former beauty. We garden every Friday morning from 9am11am, we would love to meet you. For more information phone Erika 0409 300 007.

THINKING OF VOLUNTEERING? Due to the tremendous support of our community, Katie Rose Cottage is growing and we require more volunteers to support our work. If you have been thinking of volunteering why not join our friendly team, there are many areas in the organisation where you can choose to support us. You might like to do a shift in one of our op-ohops in Tewantin and Cooroy (new sites coming soon), work at the hospice as a carer or in the gardening team or join the team in logistics, such as driving the delivery van. Positions will be available in the near future at our warehouse/ furniture and sorting facility. For more information phone 5471 1468 or visit www.katierosecottage.org.au

FIND YOUR HERITAGE Are you Indigenous? Searching for your “other“ heritage? Come to the workshop at Genealogy Sunshine Coast at Petrie Park Road, on Nambour Sunday 24 September, from 9.30am to 4pm. Cost for the day is $20.00 which includes morning and afternoon tea and BBQ lunch. To register contact GSC on 5441 4266 or Aunty Judi Wickes on 0431 057 314.

WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS Weekly roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels for the week Monday 25 to Friday 29 September.

Monday drivers: Alec, Marie, Anne and Phil, Andrew, Judy and Julie, Doug and Claudia, Margaret and Michelle Kitchen : Martina, Len, Stephen, Neil.

Tuesday drivers: Alice, Liz, Rob and Kevin, Jan and Bob, Tania and Friends, Fiona, Robin.

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Wednesday drivers: Denise, Council, Gary, Alec, Rhoda and Heather, Barbara, Evelyn and Maureen.

Kitchen: Glenis, Sandy, Jerry, Mark.

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Kitchen: Lois, Christine, John, Charlotte.

Friday drivers: John and Pet, Peter, Rosalee and Jack, drivers needed for runs B, D, E, F. Kitchen: Charlotte, Sandy, Mark, Neville, Elfie.

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AROUND THE GROUNDS GREAT TALENT IN RUGBY 7’S ACTION All eyes will be on the Noosa International 7s Rugby event on the 13-15 October.

This year the event will be packed with rugby action.

On Friday 13 October school boys and girls from all over Australia in age groups U14-U18 will kick off the tournament.

Saturday sees the introduction of the new Social 7s fixture and for great entertainment this should be a cracking addition.

Saturday also sees the heavy weights when both the men and women's elite competitors take to the main oval.

Some of the best talent from overseas and interstate will do battle in the fast and furious 7s action.

Australian 7s coach Andy Friend will be on hand looking for the best talent in the lead up to this years World 7s series.

Noosa rugby will be represented by teams at all levels in both the men and womens competitions.

Charlie Mckill will captain Noosa’s elite mens team who will also have Australia7s stars making guest appearances.

Keep up with all the teams on the Noosa 7s Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/NoosaSevens/. ●

COUNTBACK A GRADE TIE NOOSA PAR 3 STROKE AND ROUND 3 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS, HELD ON 16 SEPTEMBER

Up and coming golf star Cassie Porter.

THE WINNERS’ LIST JUST KEEPS ON GROWING FOR CASSIE The list of wins for 14-year-old golfer Cassie Porter, from Peregian Golf Course, has grown dramatically in 2017, catapulting her into the ranks of the top junior golfers in Australia.

Her most recent win was the Maroochy River Classic, a Junior (Under 18) Championship on 3 September where she shot a four under par, the best score of any boy or girl for the event.

Highlights of 2017 have included winning the Cairns Classic Open at Paradise Palms Golf Course, Ladies Amateur Division, in June.

The open tournament was played over two days and attracted professional and amateur golfers from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Cassie then finished second in Jack Newton’s Boys and Girls NSW Amateur

Championship held at Toukley and Shelly Beach Golf Clubs in July.

She was described in the Jack Newton Golf publication as ‘the find of the tournament’ after shooting four under on the first day to lead the tournament, then finishing strongly with another four under on the final day, beating the Australian Girls Junior Champion, Grace Kim, along the way.

Cassie also played in the Open Ladies Queensland Championships at Bribie Island and Pacific Harbour on 20-25 August.

She finished third overall and won the Champion of Champions Trophy - a special trophy that requires having won a major tournament in Queensland this season to qualify.

Cassie had won the Peregian Golf Course Club Ladies Championship in August.

“Peregian Golf Course is my home course and I could not have got to where I have without the support from the management there and my friends and family,” Cassie said.

“I’m growing in confidence as I learn to stay ‘in the bubble’ when the pressure is on; and I am also getting stronger and longer off the tee.”

This week Cassie will play the three day Golf Queensland tournament, the Katherine Kirk Classic at Maroochy River, followed by the IGA Junior Masters beginning 24 September and played on four courses - Twin Waters Golf Course, Pelican Golf Club, Peregian Golf Course on 26 September and Noosa Springs Golf Club.

Cassie is defending champion. ●

NEVILLE WINS THE MUG ON A COUNTBACK NOOSA GOLF TUESDAY There were 201 players in the Tuesday Club Monthly Mug on 12 September. Scratch rating (M) 72.0 Winners - A Grade: Neville Hazlett 41 c/b, David Ainscough 41, Peter Cossins 39, Tim Butterworth 38 c/b.

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Jim Booth, Shaun Taylor 38 c/b, John Back 38, Ross Cinningham, David Whiticker, Mark Ostwald, Alan Powell, Even Millar, Bruce Howden, Trevor Sumner 37 c/b, Gearge Bell 37, Alan Coey, Paul Ferguson 36 c/b.

Nearest to Pin - A Grade: Murray Mcmilllan, Greg Collins, Shaun Taylor, James Lonie; B Grade: Michael Storrer, Peter Hartley, Keith Howard, Michael Morgan; C Grade: Greg Bee, Greg Moore, David Draper, Graeme Martin.

SATURDAY There were 81 players in the Saturday Competition Only Stroke. Scratch rating (M) 72.0 Winners - A Grade: Gus Torney 68 c/b, Gary Webster 68,

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Alastair Kerrison 71 cb.

B Grade: Peter Butcher 68, Ross Smith 71 c/b, Graham Hillan 71.

C Grade: Michael Law 68, Michael Clayton 69, Peter Blyth 70.

Place Getters: Kent Officer 71, Brian Jackson, Evan Millar 72 c/b, Stephen Jackson 72, Graham Smith, Phil Grieve, Steve Paul, Peter Wright, Alan Coey, Graham Wall 73 c/b, John Searle 73, Mark Ostwald, Stewart Shimmin 74 c/b, John Sullivan 74, Peter Mcdonale, Colin Cherry, Laurie James, Mal Price 75 c/b, Bruce Blakemore 75.

Nearest to Pin - A Grade: John Searle; B Grade: Douglas Byrnes; C Grade: Barry Burdon, Steve Paul. ●

A Grade nett: David Kalbrunner 52 on a countback over Errol Grieve.

B Grade nett: Sally Prosser 50 over Ralph Garber 52.

A Grade gross: Kim Gunness 61.

B Grade gross: Sally Prosser 66.

NTP: 3rd Mary Hitchin, 5th David Kalbrunner, 12th Joan Bradley, 16th David Gerrard, 18th Kevin Williams.

Ball run down: Ella Angelides 53, Nik Lesic 53, Zane Jesberg 54, Merilyn Thomas 53, Neil Beasley 54, David Stokes 54.

Members draw: Rusty Milliner.

Draw for par: Gary Roper (successful). ●

BOWLS CLUB’S TRIPLES TREAT TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS TUESDAY Noosa Discount Drug Store 2 Bowl Triples - Winners: Dot Imber, Nat McAully and Carole Jones; Runners-up: Gloria Nunn, Joan Laney and Georgina Milligan.

WEDNESDAY Noosa Discount Drug Store Mens Bowls - Winners: Jay Dawe and Joe Dawe; Runners-up: G Burkett and Brian Ford.

THURSDAY Ivory Palms Open Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Bill Thorne and John Watt; Runners-up: Gill MacDonald and John Boyle.

FRIDAY Noosa Discount Drug Store Friday Friendly - Winners: Jack White, Arnie Ping and Ian McCallum; Runners-up: Bill Wilde, Judy Lord, John Lord and Margaret Dodd.

SATURDAY Tewantin Noosa Open Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Steve Chandler and Ron Evans; Runners-up: Dennis Burgess and Kath Burgess.

There were five mens teams playing in pennant finals on Saturday, but at the time of this column's deadline, no official results were available from the controlling body.

The ladies Division 2 team played their final on 18 September. They also were minor premiers.

The club's AGM will be held at 9am on Sunday 24 September.

As there are a few issues that need to be voted on which may affect the future of the club, it is hoped that members attend if they can.

The Deputy Chairman position will be voted on with two nominations: John Morrow and Sandra Holm. ●

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LIFE OF BRINE

PHIL JARRATT

Keely Andrew throws buckets of spray at Trestles.

Felipe Toledo takes to the sky to secure his second 2017 win. Picture: WSL

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ON THE RISE

IN WORLD SURF LEAGUE Having suffered my seasonal Mac meltdown over here in Bali, I was reduced to watching the Swatch and Hurley Pros lying in bed at some ungodly hour, holding my phone a few centimetres from my face in the darkness.

To be honest, it wasn’t really worth it.

Lower Trestles was about the size I like it - although when we lived just up the road, the aggressive crowds would usually drive me further south to San Onofre, where the crowds were even worse, but mostly made up of mellow old longboarders - but for two WSL world tour events heading towards the pointy end of the season, nah, not really.

Especially in the early heats, which came on around midnight where I am, with grey sky meeting grey, glassy surf conditions in a confusion of colour absence that was hard enough for the surfers to work out, near impossible for my grainy wi fi reception on the screen of a mobile phone!

Yes, I’m a world surf tour tragic. Some people are F1 tragics. Me, I’d rather watch a grey phone screen in the middle of the night and wait forever for the next set, than I would inhale high octane fumes from a Monte Carlo apartment terrace while simultaneously going decibel-deaf, as I once did. But each to his own pleasure and pain.

So just when I was about to give it all away in the wee hours last week, a seemingly nervous young girl from Mooloolaba, whose progression through the heats I had been watching off and on, suddenly started to

shift into a higher gear, to find something deep within herself.

This was already her best result on tour so far, and as California’s Courtney Conlogue put together a surgical semi of cut and carve, the pundits, including Australia’s silver fox Barton Lynch, had written off Keely Andrew.

Bad mistake. Two minutes to go and needing a high seven, Keely started paddling frantically up the line towards Middles, seeing something looming in the grey glass.

I sat up in bed and reached for my spectacles. Yes, it was a set wave, and Keely was positioned perfectly. Fast out of a top turn and along the face, down into the power and gouge and slash. The old onetwo. “Wowwww!” as Pottz is wont to say.

It was the right stuff at the right time, and Keely knew it, claiming it with a double fist as she straightened in front of the rocks.

The fairytale version would now have Keely claiming her maiden world tour victory in a fiercely-fought final, but Our Keels ran into some one else’s fairytale, in the form of feisty Brazilian veteran Silvana Lima, who has been on a tear since making it back into the big league following years in the wilderness. It was going to take a freight train to stop Silvana, and even though the railroad track is just adjacent to the break at Trestles, nothing came through.

None of which matters for 2016’s rookie of the year, who has now snuck into eleventh spot on the leader board, and with

a confidence boost like this, must be looking good for a top ten finish. I love the way Keely surfs, and the next time she’s up - in a week or so in Portugal - I hope I can watch on a slightly bigger screen.

Meanwhile on the men’s tour, Filipe Toledo continued the Brazilian Storm by clinching his second win of the season against rankings leader Jordy Smith in a very one-sided final, despite the judges mysteriously awarding Jordy an underserved nine to give him a chance of stealing the event.

The fiery Filipe has already missed one event this year due to suspension, so it’s doubly lucky for him that Jordy couldn’t find a backup in the dying minutes.

While his second placing cemented Jordy’s position at the top of the leader board, the deck shuffled dramatically due to the early exits of Australians Matt Wilkinson and Owen Wright, allowing Julian Wilson (who finished just outside the quarters) to leapfrog both of them into third position.

Smith and second-placed John Florence still have a commanding points break, but on adjusted points, Our Jules definitely has a show at a long-awaited world title.

There are three events left in the season and Jules has previously won two of them the Rip Curl Pro in Peniche, Portugal, and Hawaii’s Billabong Pipeline Masters.

It’s a big ask, but not beyond a rampaging Julian Wilson! ●

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My friend the ebullient surfer/actor/ writer/paramedic/voice of God, Matt George, hosted a great little surf film festival at the beautiful garden restaurant La Laguna last week. The Ombak International Surf Film Festival has been going for a few years now, but this was the first time I’d caught up with it. I admit it was the extraordinary and slightly Dali-esque setting, plus Matt’s invitation to the VIP bar that got me there, but I loved the diversity of films on offer, ranging from Aussie film-maker Nathan Oldfield’s beautiful Church Of The Open Sky to Mickey Yasmine’s gritty Gaza Surf Club, about some of the world’s keenest and most unlikely surfers.

It wet my appetite for Noosa’s two film festivals coming up next month, including the Noosa International Film Festival’s screening of our Men of Wood and Foam, with live soundtrack performance by the Band of Frequencies. Can’t wait! ●

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FINALS TIME AT THE TABLE TENNIS

BY BRUCE BLAKEMORE NOOSA TABLE TENNIS After six intensive qualifying rounds in the 2017 Singles Championships, the top four in each grade was decided and there were no real surprises except for B Grade where one or two that narrowly missed out could have been real contenders.

A Grade - Roger Gore, Kye McDonald, Jordan Brown, Steve Gardner.

This was perhaps the best line-up club members were to witness in a final! High quality and exceptional rallies were the norm but Kye was on fire producing his best, even taking out the season’s undefeated and clear favourite Roger in three straight

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From left: Paul Newall (B Grade champ), Kye McDonald (A Grade champ) and James Zhang (C Grade champ). sets. There were a few close calls in the doubles for Kye but this was his night.

B Grade - Craig Smit, Martyn Clarke, Paul Newall, Jonas Campbell.

Brave man to predict this one and even

after two rounds of singles and doubles it was far from decided. It ultimately would come down to Martyn and Paul that were conveniently opposed in the last doubles rubber of the night. With all other matches complete everyone witnessed a very jubilant Paul claim victory, especially satisfying considering that even making the finals was in doubt.

C Grade - Wendy Byrne, Harrison Potts, James Zhang, Wayne Lilley.

Harrison made his presence felt early by brushing aside wily Wayne but James also quickly made it clear he was going to contend by outlasting season’s front-runner Wendy. The face off between Harrison and James in the singles was to ultimately

HOOK, LINE & SINKER

decide the winner and in true finals style a five setter ensued with each exchanging classic forehand drives with James narrowly surviving.

Noosa Table Tennis Club’s next competition starts shortly and it is a great opportunity for any interested players to become involved.

The club is now based at the Noosa Leisure Centre at Wallace Park next to the library. Competition is on Wednesday nights from 7pm and social/senior play is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10am till noon.

Call 0432 049 524 for any further information or check out the Facebook page. ●

JACK MANGROVE

THURSDAY Mostly sunny Max. 24°C

Min. 13°C

Chance of rain 60%

FRIDAY Possible thunderstorm Max. 27°C

Min. 14°C

Chance of rain 50%

SATURDAY Mostly sunny Max. 30°C

Min. 14°C

Chance of rain 5%

SUNDAY Mostly sunny Max. 31°C

Min. 16°C

Chance of rain 5%

MONDAY Mostly sunny Max. 32°C

Min. 18°C

Chance of rain 5%

TUESDAY Mostly sunny Max. 30°C

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CLOSER REEFS PROVIDING GOOD FISHING With the typical spring weather pattern continuing with the strong breezes from the north, anglers have put most of their efforts into the closer reefs.

Sunshine Reef and Halls producing the odd bigger Spanish and smaller Spottie mackerel with slow trolled dead baits like Hervey Bay garfish and large sauris on a gang hook rig with a large pink squid skirt to attract the bigger fish.

Good sized cobia have been caught on North Reef along with snapper, sweetlip, pearl perch, mori cod and tusk fish. Fishing with live baits like yakkas has worked well.

Those that have made the trip up to Double Island Reefs have been rewarded with some great reef species including amberjack, snapper, sweetlip, cod and pearl perch cobia and jew. Tuna are also starting to come on with the odd school of Mack tuna around the reefs.

The Noosa River has again produced a great mixed bag of fish including flathead, bream, whiting and trevally, with plenty of fish taken in the lower parts of the system.

Whole fish baits like whitebait, hardy heads, and pillies floated along drop offs and edges has worked well on the run out tides when chasing flathead. Plastics fished low in the water column has also seen some great results.

Zain with a flathead almost as big as himself.

With the wind up a fair bit last week some of the better options were back of the sound and around the bridges.

There have been reports of bigger whiting being caught around Weyba Creek and the lower Gympie terrace areas. Live worm and yabbies have produced some real elbow slappers.

Surface lures are working well on the tailor as they make their way into the river chasing bait fish. Areas like the sand bags, Woods Bay and the river mouth have

produced some good fish, trevally have also been in on the action with big giant and golden trevally on offer.

Night hours and low light periods have seen some good mangrove jack being caught. Paddle tail plastics and prawn imitation soft plastics have been accounting for some good fish when fished around heavy structure like pontoon and bridges.

Crabs are starting to come on, mullet continues to be the prime bait.

With the wind up last week the beach fishing has been harder. Fishing early morning or late in the afternoon has been the best bet and teamed with the higher tides has seen some good results.

Captures of good sized whiting have been reported on lightly weighted fresh worms have worked well. Taking the first cutting when you get to Noosa North Shore and heading down towards the mouth has been where a lot of the bigger fish have been.

There has also been some good reports of tailor and smaller jew coming from north of Teewah to Double island. Pilchards, mullet fillet and bonito fillet have been great baits.

The southern beaches around Coolum and Peregian have also seen some good whiting dart and smaller tailor.

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

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SPORT TODAY LEARN HOW TO SAIL

Nippers are ready for the season.

NIPPERS READY FOR BATTLE NOOSA NIPPERS September is an exciting time for the Noosa Nippers.

Training is already in full swing and coaches, Eugene “Woogie” Marsh, Dave Tomba and Mitch Hunter are very pleased with the enthusiasm and commitment being shown by the Nippers so early in the season.

The first Nipper Sunday on 1 October will

quickly be followed by three Nipper Carnivals as well as the first round of the Fastest Man on Sand series on Sunday 29 October at Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club.

For those Nippers not interested in competition and carnivals, October is going to be a fabulous month of Sunday mornings in the sun learning valuable surf awareness skills in a safe, family-friendly and fun environment. The

ever popular ‘Twilight Nippers’ is scheduled for Friday 27 October - the same day that the Annual Noosa Nippers Duck Race will also be held.

This wonderful event is open to the public and is suitable for the whole family, so why don’t you head down to the beach and enjoy some drinks, dinner and ducks with the Noosa Nippers? ●

BETWEEN THE FLAGS

If you want to try sailing, get yourself down to the Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club at Boreen Point on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 September.

For two days there will be experienced sailors and instructors ready to take you out in the club boats.

By the end of the two days you will be taking the helm and experiencing the joy of being with the wind and the water.

The cost of these two days is $50 per person, however you are welcome to take up membership with the club so that you can do the Try Sailing and then continue the instruction and use of club boats for the rest of the sailing year without any further payment.

Membership is $85 for adults and $45 for juniors, or $135 for a family membership for up to two adults and two children.

For what to bring on the day, check out the website www.lcsc.org.au and for any other inquiries phone 5485 0727. ●

RON LANE

LIFE SAVING PATROLS AT FULL STRENGTH The first weekend of the volunteer lifesavers being once again back on the beaches, can only be described as being one of interest.

All three beaches Peregian, Sunshine and Noosa happily reported no incidents.

In the words of Sunshine President Craig Law, “It was a good start - no trouble and all patrols at full strength.”

At Peregian all was quiet with the lifeguards on duty Saturday and the clubbies on Sunday.

However, for Noosa also no incidents; but things were definitely different.

Mother Nature once again reminded us that she rules the roost, with the Northerlies bringing back our worst enemy - the seaweed - the one that brings with it the odour similar to the open end of a sewage line; and without apology, she dumped her load on Noosa's Main Beach.

As a result of this, Noosa Club Captain Roger Aspinall transferred his weekend patrol areas to West Beach, which for reasons known only to Mother Nature had remained clear of the offensive weed.

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dangerous for the public, so we moved to West Beach and all worked well. Observers manned the Noosa tower but the patrol areas were transferred west.”

“If not addressed quickly, this can develop into a major problem,” Noosa President Ross Fisher said. “However with the council's quick response and us working in with them and the full support of Tourism Noosa, Monday morning saw a good positive result. It was Noosa's people working together - at their best.”

On a happier note on Saturday night, the Noosa Club welcomed its members back for the 2017/18 season with a club barbecue.

After a welcome back from the president and the club captain, a very special ceremony took place - the presentation of an honour blazer to this year's reciperant of the Lobban Cup, Chris Grandemange.

This award goes to the member who the judges consider stands head and shoulders above all others, and if there is no one who it is considered to have performed at this high level, then it is not awarded.

Chris is a veteran of some 41 years in lifesaving having started his career in Maroubra in 1976 and after leaving in 2001, shifted to Noosa Shire and immediately on arrival joined Noosa Surf Club.

A recipient of two bravery awards, he is

the proud father of two sons - Bryce, now a police officer and Keaton a professional lifeguard. Both are members of the Noosa club and Keaton - along with his father - is a member of the club's 24-hour emergency IRB call out team. Definitely a lifesaving family - dedicated to our community.

With his role as Noosa IRB captain, his area for courtesy patrols stretches from Noosa's North Shore to Alexandria Bay. “In our line of work we are always looking for crew members and at present we are in the process of running a training course for eight members. These people have to be dedicated and not afraid of big surf; Noosa area is okay but A Bay can get big and very dangerous.

"The silly part about the bay is, despite the fact that it is isolated, unpatrolled and dangerous, people will still swim there.

Sunshine Beach club is closest so they are first call but we do patrol there and are always there to back up in emergencies.”

Good news from the medical front Sunshine’s club captain Scott Summers, who suffered a major health problem last week, is according to all reports, well on the way to recovery. We wish him and his family all the very best. ●

Lobban Cup winner Chris Grandemange and Noosa heads SLSC president Ross Fisher.

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