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Many of us know that animals are a blessing ... but this church makes sure the blessing goes both ways. More on page 10.

The Noosa International 7s Rugby Festival’s three days of sun, sand and 7s runs from October 13-15.

This year the festival is kicking off with a welcome party at the Noosa Surf Club Beach bar, featuring former Aussie 7s star Jordan Tuapou on the decks.

Tuapou will guest DJ alongside top local DJs and Noosa Today is giving away four tickets for readers to get in on the action.

Email newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au with your name and phone number by 9am on Thursday 12 October for your chance to win a double pass.

The action will continue in the Beach Bar on Saturday 14 October, with Triple J’s Tom Tilley heading, and the festival’s Sunday Session after party on 15 October.

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What crazy weather to cause the cancellation of an event one day because of drought and a second event the next day because of heavy rain.

I don’t think anyone is unhappy to see the rain.

Dairy farmer Neil Maher had 56 mms descend on his Kin Kin farm, and while it hasn’t solved all his problems his creek is flowing again.

“Hopefully, it’s the start of things to come,” he said, and I hope he’s right.

I hope the rain made it to all tank-reliant residents in the region, especially now that the kids are back at school and their uniforms need washing.

In other news, congratulations to the Katie Rose Cottage Hospice which opened its doors this week, after it took Carol Raye and her team one very big year to bring it to fruition.

It took many generous contributions from many in the community and everyone should be proud of it. ● - Margaret Maccoll

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT… TRAIL WALK CALLED OFF FOR SAFETY Both drought and rain are to blame for cancellations to two of Noosa’s major events over the weekend.

Predictions of heavy rain led to the cancellation of Noosa Biosphere Day on Monday, with organisers hoping the event will be rescheduled for a later date.

However, an associated event, the Noosa River clean-up did go ahead.

Spokesman Tony Haslam of Noosa Integrated Catchment Association (NICA) said funds from Underwater World enabled the group to hire three pontoons to collect rubbish from Noosa river mouth, Noosa Woods bay, Noosa Sound and Tewantin reach.

The collection included a bike frame, direction signs and a plastic drum.

Heat, drought and the risk of fire caused organisers of the Great Noosa Trail Walk to cancel the annual long weekend event.

Spokeswoman Danielle Taylor said overwhelming feedback confirmed they had made “the right decision”.

Sold out months in advance to a limited group of 150 people, the threeday guided walk takes participants through the natural and cultural landscape of the Noosa hinterland in

NICA volunteers gather lots of rubbish from Noosa river. experiencing beautiful countryside and lovely country towns of Cooroy, Kin Kin, Cooran and Pomona.

However, the long dry spell has left the countryside dry, brown and bare.

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DROUGHT ENDS WITH DOWNPOUR The drought ended in spectacular fashion on Monday with a very welcome downpour.

Prior to the downpour, residents were struggling to get by particularly those who were sharing scant supplies with stock.

Danielle Taylor of Cooroy had had two loads of water in the past six weeks which her family was sharing with their seven miniature Galloway cattle and were on the waiting list for a third delivery.

They had to provide water in troughs to prevent cattle getting bogged and stuck in the mud after the downpour.

Danielle said last week their problems didn’t compare to the bigger farms with more stock and as school begins this week she wondered how families with children were going to cope.

“Some people had no water at

Danielle said with forecasts of no or little rain, temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius and a large group of people mostly with medium fitness, the safe move was to cancel it.

“Everybody’s glad they don’t have to walk in the heat,” she said.

“It’s just not good walking, and it’s not showcasing our beautiful country.

“The local rural fire service at Kin Kin was very concerned for fuel loads and fire risk in the local area, and very concerned for the heat and bushfire conditions, as walkers would have been travelling on steep terrain which has a higher fire risk, particularly in the Wahpunga Range and Woondum Plateau areas.

“In addition, an existing fire has been smouldering across extensive areas of the Woondum Plateau for the last three weeks. They are very relieved we are cancelling the walk for the safety of all.”

Danielle said all participants were notified and while some opted for a refund, others held on to their tickets for a rescheduled walk tentatively made on the May long weekend.

She said while the majority of participants were camping, some who had booked accommodation, decided to have a weekend break while others cancelled.

The Cooran acoustic night, a regular Cooran event, was still held on Sunday night. ●

all. We’re paying $250 for a load of water. We don’t pay for water through council rates, but it’s not cheap when it’s like this,” she said.

“It gets really expensive for people. If you’ve got kids, that’s a lot of water you need, flushing toilets, washing clothes. A lot of people are going to the Laundromat. You can’t get in.”

After Monday night’s deluge, Danielle is over the moon that her three dams are full or partially full once again.

“The whole property seems greener already,” Danielle said.

Although some of her cows weren’t too impressed with the downpour, it has brought the Taylors some muchneeded relief.

“It’s the sort of rain we all needed.

Hopefully, there’s more on the way,” she said. ●

A hospice wasn’t something Noosa businessman Ralph Rogers had given a second thought to until one was needed for his brother Malcolm who died a year ago from motor neurone disease.

Ralph said until that time he hadn’t had the need to be aware of the importance of a comfortable place to die with dignity.

“We were lucky Malcolm was in a good place,” he said. “I think everybody has the right to die with some dignity.”

This week as the Katie Rose Cottage Hospice opened its doors the owner of Acres Noosa said he was humbled to be involved in making it happen.

“A lot of people in the community were angry when the hospice closed,” Ralph said.

“The best way to channel that anger is to do something about it.

“Carol Raye and her team had the drive to get it to where it is.

“The least I could do was offer to furnish it.”

Ralph donated furniture for both the interior and exterior of the hospice and

enlisted the help of designer Karen McIntosh to make it perfect.

“There were some challenges I hadn’t considered,” he said.

“The hospice needed to be comfortable but not over the top.”

The hospice will cater to people from all walks of life, and it needed to accommodate not only four clients but four families and day respite clients.

“Families are encouraged to spend as much time as they want there and we needed to design interior and exterior areas,” Ralph said.

The furniture was obtained from various locations across Queensland and NSW with Noosa Van Lines donating their delivery service to collect it.

Ralph said he was amazed at what the community could get done within just one year.

“I’m very proud of the Noosa community and what’s been achieved,” he said.

“It’s for the benefit of the community.

“We never know when we will need this sort of service.” ●

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avin Park was built to impress from its self-opening iron gates, meandering concrete driveway, past thoroughbredstocked paddocks to its palatial sandstone home and 360 degree vista.

Peter Lavin’s success in business has given him the financial means to support his family, allowed him to follow his passion for racehorses and also ensured Cooroy’s biggest manufacturer remains in the area.

While their Lake MacDonald property exudes luxury, the Lavins are more down to earth, showing country hospitality.

When I knocked on their front door last week, Peter’s daughter Caitlyn Lavin fought a losing battle to hold back an exuberant welcoming party of five labrador-sized dogs, one a visitor and another a stray that stayed.

Both father and daughter share a relaxed, easy style, and despite their professional success are quite unassuming.

A roofer who came to Brisbane from New Zealand, Peter grew his business with eight people in 1995 to 80 employees before selling it in 2005.

“That was the good times. It was a land of opportunities,” he said.

He would have been better known in Brisbane by rugby league fans as a half-back who played in Brothers’ golden run of five successive premierships from 1980-’84.

Others may know Peter through his long-term interest in horse racing which continues with the family stocking about 20 thoroughbreds currently on the property.

“I’ve always bred and sold racehorses,” he said.

“We won a Magic Millions once, and we’ve had plenty of slow ones.”

Peter had no plans to move into the food and beverage business after retiring from roofing, but his wife Toni had other ideas.

“My wife came out one day and said Wimmers is going to be taken over by a big company. It might close down. She suggested I look at it,” he said.

Established in 1905 by a German family Wimmers operated from Nambour for 45 years then was run from a base in the main street of Cooroy.

Before the Lavins bought the business in 2012, it had been taken over two or three years earlier by a company that went into receivership.

“We took it out of receivership,” Peter said.

The new business owners retained Wimmers employees, invested in new machinery and moved the factory to the old PGH brickworks on a 30-acre block enabling room to expand.

“The machinery was 50 years old,” he said. “And we needed to concentrate on sales and marketing,” Peter said.

“When we started, we had no access to Woolworths, Coles or IGA. We got into IGA and had to deliver to each store independently.”

Wimmers is now distributed across Queensland through major supermarkets.

With government assistance, the factory adopted environmentally friendly designs including solar power and underground cooling.

Peter said holes were drilled 70m underground where pipes carrying oil are chilled in the natural surroundings, then travel around the factory bringing the coolness with them while producing heat as a byproduct that is used in manufacture.

They retained Wimmers traditional carbonated drinks and looked at contemporary options.

“Soft drink is a declining product,” Peter said.

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“People are going more for health options, juices.”

They started from scratch with Cooroy Mountain Water but gaining access to the source water proved an obstacle when property owners put caveats on the company accessing it.

Having won a court battle, the Lavins have open access to an unlimited supply of spring water from a natural spring on Cooroy Mountain.

“It’s quality water. We bottle it at the source. We don’t chemically add anything. It’s a natural product, just pure water,” Peter said.

The natural spring water will capitalise on the Noosa brand and be marketed as Noosa Natural.

It’s one of the projects Caitlyn has introduced after taking over the business from her father about 12 months ago.

When Peter, who has health issues became too ill to work, Caitlyn stepped away from the job she loved -training racehorses- to take over the business. Peter, however, is still involved in the day-today operations.

Caitlyn said it had been a learning curve, but she had already slipped into the role with the same aplomb she applied to horse training.

After completing a property economics degree at university, Caitlyn fell into horse training by being involved with the horses on the farm every day.

The farm is well equipped with its horse-walking equipment, treadmills, multiple paddocks and stables, and Caitlyn is quite comfortable working with other trainers.

In only 10 weeks from her debut race at Eagle Farm, she took the Queensland Racing Industry by storm with three wins out of four races.

The Lavins now outsource the training, but Caitlyn is still involved with the horses, feeding them morning and evening.

Her plans for Wimmers include introducing slightly carbonated water and natural fruit juices and flavours using local products from local farmers.

Peter takes great pride in having preserved Wimmers for the town of Cooroy, continuing a manufacturing tradition begun more than 100 years ago. ●

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LITTLE ATHS CELEBRATE MILESTONE

BY RON LANE Twenty- five years is a long time between drinks and that is exactly what it was for Noosa's Little Athletics.

On Friday evening at approximately 5.30pm some two hundred plus parents, supporters and officials gathered at Noosa's Girraween Sporting Complex to celebrate Little Athletics twenty five years of coaching, and competition for the young and very young of the Noosa community; and what a great job they have done.

Once again the quite achievers on our Noosa Community have combined to create yet another success story; stories that on so many occasions have gone unheralded.

In a warm welcome Centre Manager Kerin Hagicostis thanked Councillor Joe Jurisevic for attending. She then went on to thank all concerned for their loyalty, hard work and dedication.

"It is all these things that combined to make the club so successful,’’ she said.

Another to address the guests and parents was a former Centre Manager, Ian Smith.

Ian spoke of the club starting in a small shed over in Tewantin; then after many years of hard work moving to the present grounds. He also spoke of the journey that many athletes took, moving up through the ranks from little athletes to senior grade; also the dedicated ones, who moved out of their comfort zone into the cutthroat world of State and National competition.

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Head Coach Mick Hooper with his wife and representative on the board of directors, Val Hooper.

Life Member and Coach Mick Hooper also acknowledged the many workers.

Then, as head coach he drew attention to the success many athletes have achieved competing at State National and International level.

“Regarding this, the club members have won a total of 65 medals at National level with seven of them winning Australian titles and seven competing overseas.”

Perhaps his most poignant acknowledgment came when he spoke of

the important contribution made by the families within the club. “They are,” he said, “what it is all about.”

He also took the opportunity to bring to the crowd's attention to the recent success of two senior Noosa athletes, Summer Johnson and Zane Branco.

Summer aged 19, has this year represented Australia at the Oceania Games in Fiji where she won a silver medal in the 100 metre hurdles and gold in the 4x100 metre relay.

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As of now Summer will be competing in the Open age group and at international level.

Competing in Townsville at the North Queensland Championships, Zane caused a sensation. Running as an 18-year-old in the Open Division of the 200 metres. He equalled the Australian record of 20.9sec for the Under 18 divison.

The record which was set some 35 years back was equalled for the first time eighteen years ago and now in 2017 Zane, has equalled it; this being only the second time it has been done in the history of the event. A truly remarkable effort. Sadly the achievement of these outstanding athletes has gone virtually unnoticed.

However once again the annual Noosa Gift is about to be run at the Girraween Sporting Complex. With athletes coming from all over the country this is without a doubt one of the best events in Australia. It will be held 25 November and remember it is one of the best; definitely not to be missed. ●

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RISK STRIKES AT SPRING

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Drought, heat and fire risk have claimed another victim with the Rotary Club of Cooroy cancelling its major annual fundraiser, the Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival, planned for Sunday 15 October.

Rotary spokeswoman Linda Morrell said it wasn’t a decision made lightly and many people were consulted including rural firefighters.

She said fire and heat exhaustion and the slippery state of the mountain track were risks considered too high.

“Normally any walk up the mountain is a

risk. Right at the moment it’s in the category red to purple.

Linda said the ground was so dry tree roots had pushed up and there were more than the usual numbers of loose rocks.

“The grass is so long and we can’t get in to cut it because of the risk of sparks.”

Linda said while some rain was forecast over the next couple of weeks, there was no certainty of it bringing a change and the decision had to be made to give notice to people involved.

“We had to cancel music, bins, toilets, an online auction, send back the donated prizes

and notify our sponsors,” she said.

Linda said organisers had begun preparing for the event since September last year, and it made them feel sick to have to cancel it.

“We’re all very heavy-hearted,” she said.

Club president Bob McCrossin, president of the Rotary Club of Cooroy said it was disappointing the club would fail to generate money to donate to good causes from the festival.

“Last year we were able to assist Sunshine Butterflies, a disability support group based in Tewantin, Duke of Edinburgh students at Noosa District State High School, victims of

both the fires in New South Wales and those Queenslanders affected by Cyclone Debbie and many more,” he said.

“We will be keeping the situation under review and hope to be able to plan alternative events in the future.” ●

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The body of a 68-year-old Brisbane man was found on rocks at the base of the cliff at Boiling Pot in the Noosa Heads National Park by a walker about 7.20am on Tuesday.

Noosa police said the body had been there for some time when it was discovered and they don’t suspect the man had been in the water.

Queensland Fire and Rescue Service was called to retrieve the body and scenes of crime police were investigating. ●

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As part of a four-point Public Hospital Car Parking Action Plan, hospitals with paid parking were required to develop and publish their car parking concessions policy by 1 October.

As a result, patients and carers experiencing hardship, who require assistance, are visiting frequently, or who are in our hospitals for extended periods of time, will have increased access to free or discounted car parking.

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BY MARGARET MACCOLL The Church of the Holy Nativity at Cooroy marked the feast day of St Francis of Assisi at their Sunday service with the blessing of animals.

Reverend Dr Beverley Jayne led the service which was adapted to focus on pets, farm animals and wildlife and those who care for them.

About 30 people attended, and most had a dog or two. Kallistar and Charlotte brought along their pet hen, Fried. Sadly the chicken’s brothers, Scrambled and Poached, didn’t make it. ●

The Cooroy Anglican congregation celebrate St Francis Day blessing of the animals.

Rev Beverley Jayne blesses Rhonda Deans' Schnauzer.

Dogs waited patiently through the service for their blessing.

Kallistar and Charlotte bring their hen, Fried, for a blessing.

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WORDSMITH BILL AN ALL-ROUNDER

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Noosaville novelist Bill Sheehy is aiming to add playwright to his list of achievements after the 80-year-old novelist submitted his first play in the 2018 National One-Act Playwriting competition.

Westerns and crime novels are the preference for the USA native who moved to Noosa more than a dozen years ago after retiring from a career in journalism and publishing.

Bill has had 15 books published and has another three before publishers.

He suspects a childhood growing up in California with characters like Roy Rogers and the Lone Ranger had a bearing on his interest in westerns.

He said the largest readership for westerns in the US was older men.

A natural storyteller, Bill is attracted to writing crime for the excitement of writing a plot that progresses like a puzzle to its conclusion.

“I know how it’s going to end. I don’t know how I’m going to get there,” he said.

Publishers, he said, like a story where the reader doesn’t know who the killer is and is presented with many possibilities then at the end thinks they should have seen who it was.

And Bill should know as he once wrote an e-book titled How to write fiction that a publisher will like.

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Crime and Western novelist Bill Sheehy. quite a bit of fun writing his murder mysteries.

He has a penchant for killing people, in fiction, and some people he hasn’t liked during his real life have become villainous characters in his books.

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and had such fun doing it, and I love women.”

Having acquired a number of duplicate books of his on his bookshelves, he plans to donate several to the Noosa Library.

If you’re looking for Bill’s books you’ll find some have been written under his pseudonyms Carlton Youngblood and JD Ryder. ●

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ART AND CRAFT SHOWCASED There was a diverse range of art and craft on show at the Noosa Arts and Crafts Association’s spring exhibition held at Wallace House last week.

Spokeswoman Kerri McDonald said about 250 people attended the exhibition which is one of three held during the year.

The next event for the group will be its Christmas sale to be held in December. ●

Kaye Miller and her budgies painting.

Kerri McDonald with her painting of Jawoyn Elder Margaret Katherine.

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FUNDS ASSIST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS The Zonta Club of Noosa would like to thank the Noosa community for supporting their Invitation Golf Day fund-raising event. This fund-raising event was a resounding success, raising $8961.74 for the SHINE (Safe Homes in Noosa Everyday) Houses Project, a local community project. The SHINE Houses Project has over the past 10 years provided shelter for women and their children affected by domestic violence in the Noosa region. These homes are in desperate need of repair and the funds raised by the Golf Day are going towards the $27,000 needed to renovate these houses and will ensure they offer a welcoming, safe and secure haven for the families taking refuge. ●

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When the sewer rising main crossing Weyba Creek broke in September 2015, the best repair solution was to install a new pipe by horizontal directional drill.

Unitywater Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions executive manager Simon Taylor said the broken main was located in an environmentally sensitive area and close to holiday accommodation.

“The high-peak tourist season was approaching and although we had carried out a temporary solution by re-directing sewage to an alternative network, if we had experienced a high rainfall event it may have overloaded the system.

“The creek is a designated fish habitat area, some of the vegetation is protected and the nature refuge is protected habitat for several species of animal.

“We were also very conscious of the noise impact on local residents. We managed this by placing sound curtains around machinery and on sections of temporary fencing.

“This was an innovative project and we are thrilled to be recognised for the work we carried out in such a highly sensitive environment.”

The award was presented at the National Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT) awards, held at the No-Dig Down Under conference on the Gold Coast. ● noosatoday.com.au

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HELP NEEDED FOR WILDLIFE REHABILITATION Spring is a busy time for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre at Eumundi and with 15 to 20 animals coming in daily, the centre would be grateful of some volunteer assistance.

Noosa Today spoke with centre manager Vicky Toomey this week which marked World Animal Day on 4 October.

Operated by the RSPVA, the centre has three paid staff and a “flotilla” of volunteers - who in the past year - cared for 2400 animals that were brought in from across the Sunshine Coast region including Noosa.

At present it houses koalas, possums, amphibians, reptiles and birds as they recover and rehabilitate from injury, illness and accident, but birds are the most common visitor now.

“There is a high component coming through with injuries,” she said.

While birds are preoccupied feeding the chicks and young birds are starting to fly, they are vulnerable to dog and cat attacks.

At other times they end up on the ground where well-meaning people sometimes find them and bring them in.

“It’s always good to return them to

A number of local koala deaths has prompted the Koala Action Gympie Region (KAGR) group to urge residents to be more vigilant of koalas which are active now during their breeding season.

KAGR spokeswoman Michelle Daly said since July there have been a number of fatalities on the roads including on the Bruce Highway at Cooroy, the Mary Valley Highway and Tin Can Bay Road.

“These roads pass through key koala populations in our region,” she said.

Last week a healthy female koala was hit on the Bruce Highway south of Gympie but was a lucky survivor.

Not so fortunate last week was a Mary Valley koala which was attacked by a domestic dog and died from its injuries.

There was no house/yard fencing in place to separate the dogs from koala bushland on the property.

“Koala awareness on our roads, and in respect of domestic dogs, is a vital part of any community’s efforts to save their local koalas,” Michelle said. “Critically there is an urgent need to retain any habitat where there is a known koala presence”.

“KAGR shares community concern over recent and ongoing significant clearings of koala habitat where there are resident koalas. Often these are koalas that local residents have cared about and enjoyed for years, and whose

A Bush Stone Curlew.

Volunteers with a redneck wallaby joey. their parents,” she said.

There are also a number of lizards arriving at the centre.

“They go in search of sun to warm up and dogs and cats find them."

Anyone wanting to help can phone 5442 8057. ●

Widgee koala Honey Bear.

Picture: ANNIE LONGMORE habitat they have carefully retained and often worked hard to improve.”

KAGR is urging landholders to seek advice on the local koala presence before removing koala habitat trees, and where trees need to be removed, to ensure that at least careful on ground koala spotting is done on each tree to ensure the safety of koalas.

“Each koala has a home range it knows intimately, frequently returning to the same trees over many years. The disturbance and removal of the habitat of such an endangered species can have profound implications, both for the individual koala and for the genetic diversity and sustainability of local koala populations”.

For more information visit www. mrccc.org.au/koala-action-group, send an email to koalas@mrccc.org,au or visit the KAGR on Facebook. ●

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HELPER IN THE SKY A woman who runs the largest helicopter flight academy in the Southern Hemisphere and regularly volunteers to help Tanzanian midwives save the lives of newborn babies has claimed the title of University of Sunshine Coast’s (USC’s) Outstanding Alumnus for 2017.

Becker Helicopters Group CEO Captain Jan Becker of Yandina Creek received the award last Thursday at a special function at the University.

Captain Becker and her husband, Mike, founded the Marcoola company in 1996 and now have a fleet of 18 Bell 206 turbine helicopters and a fixed-wing Duchess aircraft that they use to provide 15,000 to 18,000 hours of pilot training a year to an annual cohort of about 120 students.

Their students are both civil and military pilots, and the training available extends right up to the most advanced night vision goggles specialisation.

Captain Becker’s innovation and business leadership with Becker Helicopters have earned her numerous honours, including the Telstra Business Women’s Queensland Business Owner Award, the Telstra Australian Medium Business Award, and the Queensland Premier’s Innovation Export Award.

As well as being a commercial helicopter pilot, the 2009 USC Nursing Science graduate works as a midwife locally and founded the non-profit organisation Midwife Vision to offer education and support to midwives in some of the most under-resourced areas of the world.

As part of this, she volunteers two to three times a year in a labour ward in Tanzania - which delivers up to 100 babies a day - where she helps train midwives in neonatal resuscitation.

“It’s such an honour to receive this award from USC,” Captain Becker said.

“This helps put the midwives of Tanzania on the map.

“Tanzania has the worst statistics for neo-natal baby and mother survival in the world. The work (in

The Public Trustee of Queensland Annual Report for 2016-’17 shows an extra $3.3 million was added to the Public Trustee’s unclaimed money fund during the year.

There are more than 1.2 million names listed in the unclaimed money database, with a total of $121 million to be claimed.

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UBER AND TAXI DRIVERS REQUIRE NEW LICENCE Changes to laws governing taxis, limousines and ride-booking operators such as Uber were introduced on 1 October, requiring them to pass the same eligibility test. All operators need to apply for a booked hire service licence and have acquired one by 15 January 2018. For more information visit personalisedtransport.tmr.qld.gov.au. ● Jan Becker in Tanzania. resuscitating babies that don’t breathe on birth) is raw and it’s real and it’s happening on the same planet that we live on here.”

Her experiences in Tanzania prompted Captain Becker to recently begin a Higher Degree by Research at USC focusing on “The silent voices of the midwives of subSaharan Africa - managing neo-natal resuscitation and very early neo-natal death”.

The talented graduate is also Chair of the Cherish Foundation, supporting gynaecological cancer research, and a board member of the Prince Charles Hospital Foundation. ●

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FIDDLER HITS RICH VEIN ON THE STAGE

BY KAREN JAMAL It held the record for the world’s longest running musical, and now Fiddler on the Roof is coming to Noosa.

The Little Seed Theatre Company will present the much-loved and much-revived musical from 13 and 14 October at The J. Set in Imperial Russia in 1905, Fiddler on the Roof tells the story of the people of Anatevka, a small town where Jews and Russians live in uneasy peace.

Milkman Tevye strives to maintain his Jewish traditions despite the challenges of raising five daughters in a time of extraordinary change.

The original Broadway production opened in 1964, with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein.

The powerhouse team behind Little Seed’s production includes producers Jo and Richard Wallace, directors David Williams and Libby Hendrie, musical director Connie Groves and choreographer Kim Abbott.

This is the sixth time David has directed Fiddler, and his 61st musical.

Each production of Fiddler is different, he says “because we adapt to suit the cast and their talents”, but the storyline remains “true to the way of life and culture of the Jewish characters and the world they inhabit”.

From Fiddler’s ground-breaking opening number, “Tradition”, audiences will be toe-tapping to hits including “If I Were a

Tevye and his family.

Clark Groves as Tevye.

Rich Man”, “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “Sunrise Sunset”.

The principal role of Tevye is being played by an adult performer, Clark Groves, while a live orchestra will accompany the cast - a first for Little Seed.

“It’s a grown-up musical with mature content. The cast may be children, but it’s not a kids’ production,” says musical director Connie Groves.

“The live orchestra is a big leap for us, but one that the cast is relishing.”

An acclaimed chorale director in the United States, Connie has spent a long career teaching musical theatre to young

people, from Carols by Candlelight at Disneyworld in Florida to chorale performances in Toowoomba.

“Musically, it’s a challenging production, because it’s in a Jewish key signature. The depth of every character is so moving, and the themes are incredibly complex,” she says.

The storylines resonate with audiences today, because themes of intergenerational discord, tradition, prejudice and the displacement of people “are things we continue to experience in our world,” Connie says.

“The young people in Fiddler are exceptionally talented, and some have the

potential to carve out careers on Broadway.

Others will make lifelong friends and gain confidence and self-esteem that comes with performing,” Connie adds.

David agrees.

“Community theatre is an important training ground for young people,” he says.

“I get the biggest thrill seeing my students become full-time actors or directors, TV hosts or radio announcers, or simply learning important skills that set them on the right path in life.”

Fiddler on the Roof is showing at The J on Friday 13 October and Saturday 14 October.

Tickets available from www.thej.com.au ●

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The first Cooroy Farmers and Artisans Market on Saturday 7 October is looking to be a success with more than 45 stalls booked, some great entertainment and a special guest appearance from popular Australian chef Matt Golinski.

The markets will run from 6am to noon and Matt Golinski, will be cooking up a storm with local produce from 9.30am to 10.30am.

“I’m passionate about supporting primary producers and food artisans and a great way to do that is to visit your local farmers’ market. I’m looking forward to the first Cooroy Farmers and Artisans Market and excited to see what local products are on offer,” Matt said.

There is more entertainment on offer with Cooroy musician, Jamison Kehl, performing from 8am. Sixteen-year-old Jamison was one of 10 young women from Queensland to take part in the inaugural Big Sky Girl Mentoring Program this year and has since been performing around the Coast, recently releasing her first single, Limerence.

“We are really appreciative of all the support we’ve been given for the markets.

We are getting really fantastic messages on Facebook and emails about how great it is that the Noosa hinterland is going to have its very own Farmers and Artisans Markets.

We are really pleased with the response from stallholders too, with a great selection of produce, food products and artists with artworks that are Made in the Biosphere,” an organiser, Danielle Taylor, said.

One thing you won’t be seeing at these markets are imported or mass-produced items. At each market, there will also be stall space donated to a community group to utilise as a fund-raiser and/or to raise awareness. At the first market, there will

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HI-TECH CAMPAIGN FOR REASON The State Election is yet to be announced, but Reason candidate Robin Bristow has already called in the big guns to kick-start his political campaign. The well-known activist, Mr Bristow has long been in the local media pushing for council to support same-sex marriage and a clothing optional beach in Noosa.

Mr Bristow will now take his fight for “reason” to the state arena, announcing he will run in the election that will see him contest the seat of Noosa. To help his fight for the job of Noosa state representative, Mr Bristow has called in a top political marketing team, Bill Roberts and Camilla Cooke from Sydney’s Catalyst MDC. Many may not recognise Ms Cooke, but most will know her work in the successful Kevin 07 digital campaign of 2007. Ms Cooke is a digital marketing expert and has worked for a range of high-end clients including Vodaphone, Nokia and Sony, plus the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation for which she won an Australian Effie Award for her work.

Mr Roberts set up one of the UK’s first digital marketing campaigns in 1995 and has since worked on a range of clients including IBM and General Motors. Ms Cooke and Mr Roberts both worked on successful campaigns for the Australian Sex Party and were in Noosa earlier this month to start filming for Mr Bristow’s digital campaign.

Ms Cooke said she was excited to be involved in the Reason campaign and looked forward to taking the “hot air” out of the political dialogue.

“The political narrative of today is painfully the same as decades ago,” she said. “We are prepared to look at things differently. It’s time for a party to disrupt the way things are.”

The Reason party is not just a rebranded Australian Sex Party. It’s a new party made up of smaller groups offering a range of updated policy principles including a focus on nonreligious education, a strong stance against the deregulation of universities, enhanced access to GPs, the right to die with dignity and sensible drug law reform.

Mr Bristow has long campaigned for equal rights throughout Noosa and said the time was right to enter the political arena and demand Noosa was “taken seriously and not for granted”.

“I saw the political arena was filled with zealots and hacks. (Former prime minister) Tony Abbott and (former state premier) Campbell Newman made up my mind,” he said.

“What I like about Reason is that is seeks creative solutions to complex problems. Solutions that have been held back for far too long by squabbling major parties.”

Mr Bristow said what attracted him most to the Reason party is the non-partisan, non-ideological ethos of the party.

“It seeks evidence-based solutions and will support a good idea wherever it comes from. Reasonable voices are not being listened to. I am supporting Reason, which intends to liberate people from the two-party stalemate and sinister right-wing alternatives so that all Australians can flourish.”

Mr Roberts said the Reason party’s success will lie in a push for protest votes from voters who are tired of or

Robin Bristow with Bill Roberts and Camilla Cooke from Sydney’s Catalyst MDC. frustrated with the two major parties.

“We want voters to commit an act of ‘reason’,” he said.

“Every vote for Reason is a protect vote against the two major parties. Reason is a party of doers. We know so many voters are tired with their inner-squabbling and lack of action.”

Mr Bristow said he is excited to have such an experienced team behind him as he launches his first political campaign.

“I know with Cam and Bill driving the digital campaign, I will be able to target the disengaged and forward-looking voters who are tired of lazy politicians taking Noosa for granted. It’s time to vote with Reason,” he said. ●

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THAT’S A BIT OF A SHAME Here we go again, another innovative venture from the Noosa Council is going down the gurgler! This time it’s the eco-friendly resurfacing and resealing program that the Noosa council have partnered with Downer, proven to be way too expensive to use.

Mr Wellington said" “That’s a bit of a shame" about wasting more ratepayers’ money again.

When will this Noosa Council ever learn?

How many of these environmental projects have already failed? (The electric buses being the previous one).

Why does this council try so hard to be the innovative one, the 'special one’? Stop believing your own propaganda ... we are not special, we are not different, we are just very lucky to live in one of the best locations on the planet.

So please Noosa Council, from now on use environmental and eco-friendly programs that have been proven and tested by councils all over the world, and stop gambling with ratepayers’ precious money.

Dom Massoni, Verrierdale.

OLD WORLD VIEWS I always find it amazing that Christians use text from the Old Testament, which was before Christ existed (i.e. not Christian), when wanting to make a point about topics like same-sex marriage. R. Dixon, in Noosa Today on 21 September, hauled out the old favourite, Leviticus 18:22. But let’s look at Leviticus 19:19; “Do not wear clothing woven of two kinds of material." I hope R. Dixon is not mixing their cottons and polyesters. Then there is this gem, Leviticus 15:19-20. Now, I won’t reveal this one here, I’ll let you look that one up yourself. But I can reveal to all, this one, being Leviticus 25:44-46. “You may purchase male or female slaves from among the foreigners who live among you. You may also purchase the children of such resident foreigners, including those who have been born in your land. You may treat them as your property, passing them on to your children as a permanent inheritance. You may treat your slaves like this, but the people of Israel, your relatives, must never be treated this way." For amoment there, I though I was reading about how the funds were sent to Cambodia to take refugees from Nauru and Manus Island. But no, this is the word of God. Here is another great text from the Old Testament, Psalm 137:9.“How blessed will be the one who seizes and dashes your little ones against the rock." Gosh!

Australia is fortunate to have a constitution that is secular based and clearly separates the church and state. The Marriage Act 1961 is a statute under the law of Australia, ergo the constitution.

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Aleksander Kucharewicz took this photo of feeding time at the boat ramp on the Noosa River in Noosaville. If you would like to send in a photo for Lenscape, please email newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au.

I would like to give Diana Husoy, whose wonderfully warm letter appeared in the same edition of Noosa Today, a virtual hug for telling us all how wonderful relationships, regardless of gender, can be when true and genuine love is the only currency needed to make this place, a better place to live in.

Brett Richards Peregian Springs.

WHY PROTECT MARRIAGE? I am grateful Noosa Today is allowing views on same-sex marriage to be aired on the letters pages. I believe there are many issues against same-sex marriage that the general public do not know about and are not being told. Tanya Plibersek said the other day on “Insiders” it’s a simple question - “Should same-sex couples be allowed to marry?” No Tanya, it’s not that simple.

Let me make a few points: 1. The biological family benefits society, by providing a stable family unit that produces children who are our future generations. Gay couples have to employ a third party to do that - either surrogacy or adoption which denies children to be raised by their natural mother and father.

2. Legalising same-sex marriage will open the floodgates. Lesbian activist Masha Gessen admitted at the 2012 Sydney Writers Festival “Fighting for gay marriage generally involved lying about what we are going to do with mar-

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riage because we lie that ... marriage is not going to change ... it is going to change and should change ... I don’t think it should exist.”

Australian polyamorist Rachelle White said on 6PR Radio Perth in 2012, “I do think we need to address same-sex marriage ... get some closure on that before we do move forward and look at polyamorous marriage and marriage for those in other relationship configurations.” Do we want to see these types of communities among us?

3. Legalising SSM will ban dissent. Examples: Bishop Julian Porteous in Tasmania was taken to the Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commission over a booklet on true marriage distributed to his own parishioners and objected to by an LGBTI activist. We all saw recently on TV a young woman who was dismissed from her job for holding a different view on SSM to her employer. This must strike fear into the hearts of all people who don’t go along with the “yes” vote and are employed. And this is before the vote.

4. Since some of your writers quote the Bible, I can too. Marriage between a man and a woman is God’s design for humanity. Jesus the Creator said He made man and woman to be “one flesh” (Matthew 19:4-6). This teaching has been followed for 2000 years right down to this time.

It has been the bedrock of society up to this time - why are we wanting to change this and what are going to be the consequences to our good society of doing so?

5. What of the costs to the taxpayer in relation to increased HIV rates among gay men, cancers of bowel or cervix, sexually transmitted diseases and damage to the rectum? Has the community considered these things? Or are they just glossed over by those like Tanya Plibersek, who of all people should know the costs to the community of LGBTI lifestyles?

Please community, know what you are getting into before changing the definition of marriage.

Syd E. (name and suburb withheld on request).

KEEPING NUCLEAR WAR NICE Looking back to World War II and the wars, skirmishes or disagreements that followed, I cannot recall any world leaders that lowered themselves to childish name calling in public of who were then classed as the enemy.

We the public and troops had derogatory

names and even a song for Hitler, Goering, Himmler and Goebbels concerning their anatomy and described in the “Colonel Bogey March" often used by troops when marching and the theme music in the movie “Bridge On The River Kwai." Mussolini never got left out either, but that's a different story.

This has been a the way of dealing with despots until now, when we have the president of the nation we all look up to using “Twitter" and the United Nations to try to belittle the leader of North Korea by describing him as “Rocket Man." Reading how this man deals with his enemies and destroys them, perhaps a different approach is necessary. Let’s not forget we are not too far away from 5 November and “Bonfire Night" and boasting who has the best and most “fireworks". Even a small spark could set the lot off and ruin the celebration for all of us.

E. Wright, Sunrise Beach.

CYCLING CRASH About six weeks ago while cycling with group of friends I had an accident as a result of hitting an object on the road in the back of Twin Waters which left me with facial abrasions and a broken pelvis. My wonderful companions realised immediately that I had a problem and swung into action, phoning the ambulance and keeping me calm until their arrival with some help from the local residents who showed great concern for my well-being.

The ambos could not have been more professional and caring and transported me to the new hospital at Kawana. It was from this moment that I recognised how lucky we are to have such wonderful facilities where we live. However, more importantly it’s the not the buildings that make the difference but rather the people who are involved with our health care.

They are caring, compassionate, professional, highly skilled and provide their service always with a friendly and warm attitude. I would like to recognise and thank all the people who were involved that day: my cycling mates, the residents around Wattlebird Drive,Twin Waters, the paramedics and all the staff at SCUH. I will be eternally grateful for your help. To use a cycling term: “Chapeau" to you all.

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COASTAL LUXURY WITH OCEAN VIEWS BOASTING breath-taking ocean views and luxurious features throughout, this stunning three-bedroom apartment is the perfect beachside hideaway.

One of just two luxury apartments in the building and within moments of the Sunshine Beach village, this is an opportunity to enjoy the enviable coastal lifestyle the Sunshine Coast is famous for.

This spacious, whole-floor apartment offers three goodsized bedrooms, including two guest bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and access to the main bathroom.

The beautiful main bedroom boasts a stunning ensuite with twin vanities, and built-in wardrobe.

High ceilings and vast expanses of glass let in light and create a great amount of space, and when you slide back the nine-metre-wide glass balcony doors the connection between outdoor and indoor living disappears and they become one.

An oversized covered balcony with glass balustrade is the perfect place to relax and take in those stunning views, and watch the whales pass by during their annual migration.

The designer kitchen features stone bench tops, a breakfast bar, plenty of storage and is appointed with Miele appliances throughout.

The beach is just a few minutes away, but the sparkling, heated pool with sunny poolside deck is also sure to be a favourite place to relax on warm sunny days.

Extra features include lift access, travertine flooring, louvre windows, ducted air-conditioning and a double garage.

The apartment offers absolute security, privacy and low maintenance living.

All of this is located in a beautifully-designed apartment in the heart of Sunshine Beach, one of Noosa’s most exclusive suburbs and one of Australia’s best kept secrets, just over 20 minutes by car from the Sunshine Coast airport.

This stunning apartment is less than a five-minute walk to shops, restaurants, the surf club and beach, and a five minute drive to Hastings Street and Noosa. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1/18 Henderson Street, Sunshine Beach Description: Unit featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two carport spaces Price: By negotiation View: By appointment Agent: David Conolly for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0438 259 956.

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• 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

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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.

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Prime Beachfront Block in ‘Blue Chip’ Location Commanding an absolute beachfront position with uninterrupted views, this unique 960m2 parcel of land is the perfect canvas to create your ideal family home. Gentle undulating dunes rise to the perfect height above the beach, offering unparalleled vistas. The exclusive pocket of luxury homes captures stunning ocean views and attracts those looking for a coastal lifestyle.

-Enviable beachside location in secure gated estate -Direct access to dog friendly beach -Excellent investment opportunity -Paul Clout architectural plans available on request Call Sam Walker or David Conolly today for a private inspection.

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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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research to determine the council’s baseline revealed landfill gas emissions accounted for 67 per cent of the council’s total emissions.

“However, thanks to improved capping and gas capture, we achieved nine per cent lower emissions from the landfill in 2016/17 than in 2015/16,” he said.

“Council’s new garden waste recycling

bin service will further reduce our carbon footprint by diverting an estimated 6000 tonnes of organic waste from landfill annually.

A move to LED lighting, as well as other efficiencies, have contributed to a six per cent drop in emissions since the 2015/2016 financial year, and the installation of more solar panels will

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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The council will also transition to more rechargeable battery plant and equipment, and has replaced old fleet vehicles with three new Prius hybrids.

Cr Wellington said the council’s move towards a more sustainable existence was what its residents and ratepayers expected from their council. ●

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WITH it’s pristine beaches, waterways and world-class national parks, it should come as no surprise that Noosa locals are environmentally conscious.

Property owners and residents have turned those green values into positive outcomes in their own homes, and through the work of the Noosa Council.

Some 9000 properties within the Noosa shire - about 34 per cent - have tapped into the power of the sun with rooftop solar panels, well above the Queensland figure of 31.6 per cent.

The investment in solar power has the added benefit of saving bill-payers on rising electricity prices in the long term.

At the Zen Community Workshop in Noosa, Our Power’s Kristin Gail said energy consumers did not want to wait around for politicians and big businesses to improve the renewable energy framework.

“Electricity costs are increasing and while there is an increase in renewable projects across the country there’s generally no framework in place or plan to have the entire energy network work together to overcome all the challenges and the risks of climate change and to actually meet the renewable energy targets,” she said.

“And that creates a risk for us as consumers financially, environmentally and also health risks.”

Solar panels were just one of the solutions available to residents wanting to save money and get access to clean energy.

Others included buying green power, joining embedded networks, investing in renewable energy projects.

The push towards green energy and more sustainable environmental solutions has not stopped with property owners.

The Noosa Council has committed to reaching zero nett emissions by 2026, has already seen positive results.

Mayor Tony Wellington said initial

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BLOCK IS LAND OF OPPORTUNITY PAINT yourself into this idyllic corner of the world with this once-in-alifetime development opportunity.

This prime site in the heart of Sunshine Beach goes to auction on Saturday, October 7, with plans approved for two luxurious, private apartments.

Situated in a quiet, elevated street and just minutes from shops, restaurants and the beautiful Sunshine Beach, the large block - which now has a house and has a 12m building height allowance.

The hard work has already been done, with development approval in place for two exclusive apartments designed with a balance of luxury and convenience in mind.

Under those plans, each of the two contemporary beachside homes will extend over a whole floor, with the penthouse apartment featuring its own private, rooftop terrace.

The designs include three ensuited bedrooms, a guest powder room, designer kitchens, spacious interiors and large outdoor terraces.

And of course a separate, private pool, has been planned for each home.

Each will feature a double garage, a separate storage and workshop area, a central lift and staircase, a lobby, an open-plan kitchen-dining area and a generous terrace.

Inside, floor-to-ceiling glass doors will open onto the balcony, while fine lines and modern glass balustrades will allow maximum light, air and view.

After having designed their dream development and taken it beyond the approvals stage, the decision to part with their project has been a difficult one for the current owners.

But plans to another development project has pushed them to commit to a sale at auction on 7 October, if not before.

Take advantage of this rare Blue Chip opportunity or plan your own exclusive house on the unbeatable Sunshine Beach site.

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on them - which will be taxed at 15 per cent - can be withdrawn after 1 July, 2018, and used to pay down a deposit on a first home.

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The government believes the First Home Super Saver Scheme could boost the savings first home buyers can put towards a deposit by at least 30 per cent because of the tax concessions.

To be eligible to use the scheme home buyers must be over 18 years and have never owned property in Australia - including an investment property, commercial property and vacant land.

Property buyers who use the scheme must live in the home they purchase for at least six months of the first year after they buy it.

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Changes to the 2017 budget promised to fight the challenge first home buyers face in saving for a deposit by allowing them access a special savings scheme linked to their superannuation.

Instead of spending up to eight years saving for a deposit to make that first step onto the property ladder, the scheme is designed to help first home buyers cut the waiting time but cutting the amount of tax they pay.

It is expected to cost the government $250 million in tax revenue over four years.

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NOOSA MEANS BUSINESS AUCTION OR AS the drafting of the new Noosa Plan continues behind the scenes, councillors say it is possible to move forward with changing values without rejecting development.

In the last financial year, the Noosa Council approved 99 per cent of all planning applications, a total of 471 of the 477 submitted.

Planning and Environment manager Kerri Coyle said that of the six planning applications the council refused, only one was a building project.

“Four were requests to remove healthy trees, one was an application to allow permanent residential at a holiday home development, and the other was for a new nursing home on land with a high bushfire risk,” she said.

Some of the approvals granted included plans for boutique breweries, a chocolatier, and two aquaculture businesses planning to operate in an industrial estate.

“This shows that the council is responsive to changing business needs,” mayor Tony Wellington said.

“Although the aquaculture businesses, for example, are an agricultural use, these are wellsuited to the industrial estate, and the council recognised that.

“They’re essentially buildings with tanks to produce fish. Thus they’re compatible with other businesses in the area.

“With the boutique breweries the council recently approved, they include significant beer-brewing areas, which meets the industrial use. But the applicants also wanted to add bars and tasting areas to complement their businesses.

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These aspects were not so readily supported by the planning scheme.”

Cr Wellington said the council recognised people were seeking different consumer experiences than they used to in the past, and it was important the council be flexible to meet changing needs without diminishing the key attributes that

defined Noosa.

Planning Scheme project manager Raul Weychardt said the council was considering how the new planning scheme, which is expected to be available for review and community feedback next year, could better support an emerging trend toward mixed use businesses. ●

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how the market values the property. When a house is sold at auction, there is no price barrier and the bids can increase as much as the buyers are willing to go.

Compare this with private treaty where the price is advertised and the buyer works to negotiate the seller down.

Defined timeframe: When you sell by private treaty, you have no idea when the buyer will come along and your home could be on the market for weeks or months.

A typical auction campaign is four weeks, and it’s not unusual in a rising market for the property to sell just prior to auction as buyers move to act decisively. A defined fourweek campaign means the period of time that you need to keep your home “showworthy” is blessedly brief.

Competitive bidding: A short campaign and a wellattended auction can help create a sense of urgency among the potential buyers and this can contribute to a sense that the buyer needs to bid strongly to beat other interested parties.

Terms are set: Typical auction conditions are 10 per cent deposit on the fall of the hammer and a 30-day settlement. ●

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IT is time to sell your home, and you need to make the decision - auction or private treaty? For many, private treaty might seem like an obvious choice. Queensland doesn’t have a large auction market, and many buyers and sellers have never experienced a house auction.

It’s natural to stick to what you know, but there are some compelling reasons to consider auction as the method of sale.

Queensland has the best auctioneers in the world literally. The success of an auction can be decided by the skill of the auctioneer and despite our smaller auction market, Queensland has some of the world’s best auctioneers. Justin Nickerson is currently the REIQ Auctioneer of the Year and the Australasian Auctioneer of the Year. He is the first Australian to win the Australasian title twice and he is the REIQ’s most-capped auctioneer, winning the state title four times.

True test of the market: You’ve heard that a house is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it? Many argue that an auction really tests what a buyer is willing to pay and offers a far more accurate reflection of

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Doonan

Peregian Springs

Saturday 7th October

Saturday 7th October

9.30am - 10.30am

74 Botanica CCT

4 2 2

31 Days Express Sale

David Berns Real Estate - 0419818418

12.30pm - 1.30pm

59 Valley Drive

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O/O$1,600,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408629438

Eumundi Saturday 7th October

10.45am - 11.45am 1335 Eumundi Noosa Road

5 2 5

0/0$1,595,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408629438

2.00pm - 3.00pm

5 2 5

0/0$1,595,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408629438

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Agent

10.00am - 10.30am 33 Brindabella Avenue

4 2 2

$675,000

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955

10.00am - 10.30am 10 Balgownie Drive

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

10.30am - 11.30am 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 712 600

11.00am - 11.45am 10 Bahran Court

4 2 2

By Negotiation

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

11.00am - 11.30am 18 Whale Drive

2 2 1

Tender

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457

12.00pm - 12.30pm 3/8 Park Crescent

3 2 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0417 624 059

4 3 4

31 Days Express Sale

Sunshine Beach 1335 Eumundi Noosa Road

Saturday 7th October

Noosa Heads Friday 6th October

2.00pm - 2.45pm

6 Bartill Court

4 4 2

$995,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

Tinbeerwah Saturday 7th October

Saturday 7th October

11.00am - 11.45am 6 Bartill Court

4 4 2

$995,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm 3 Viewland Drive

3 2 2

$1.795

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

11.00am - 12.00pm 38 Kingsgate Avenue

David Berns Real Estate - 0419818418

Auction diary

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418231955

Peregian Beach Sunshine Beach Saturday 7th October Saturday 7th October

11.00am - 11.30am 365 David Low Way

2 2 3

Contact Agent

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955 8.45am - 9.00am

61 Elanda Street

3 2 2

AUCTION

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457

11.00am - 11.45am 2 Lorikeet Drive

3 3 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697 9.00am - 9.30am

61 Elanda Street

3 2 2

AUCTION

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457

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Stunning local images help raise funds for coast care.

AMAZING COASTAL IMAGES

Remember the skate date? Its back. Mixed men and women's skating hits the Noosa Leisure Centre rink this Saturday night.

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S ROLLERSKATING IS HERE If you haven’t already heard, the Noosa Leisure Centre transforms into a roller rink on Sunday mornings, but this Saturday night, under the flickering lights of a disco ball, men and women are invited to dust off their skates and enjoy an old fashioned ‘skate date’.

All abilities and all ages over 18 can enjoy three hours of laughs, games, music and fun from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

The cafe and bar is open and the cost is just $15 entry, so grab your partner or friends, BYO roller skates (no inlines) and

do something different this weekend. It's great exercise and if you are trying it out for the first time or haven’t skated in years, be assured, you won’t be the only one.

And if you can’t make it this weekend, check out the regular Sunday morning women’s skate session from 10am to noon.

The more men that join in this special mixed skate session, the more likely it will continue.

Dress up, dress down or dress silly - it’s the most fun you can have on eight wheels. ●

Coolum and North Shore Coast Care last week launched its seventh annual photographic calendar for 2018, featuring stunning images of the region's natural beauty.

More than 884 submissions from 47 local photographers including two under 16 years of age were reviewed with 48 amazing pictures selected for next year’s stunning calendar.

Native animals, birds, butterflies and wildflowers are presented alongside our local iconic landforms.

Calendar team co-ordinator Diane Goodwillie said every year the calendar initiative helped local volunteer photographers, designers, printers and businesses co-operate in the process.

“This project encourages

everyone to further appreciate our local environment and care for our beaches, dunes and green spaces while helping raise awareness of the vulnerability of the biodiversity in our coastal environment,” she said.

“And the Coast Care Calendar raises much-needed funds for Coolum and North Shore Coast Care while highlighting the work of our award-winning group”.

The calendar is available from the Coolum Community Native Nursery or businesses including Peregian Vet, Grebe Street, Peregian Beach and Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive.

For more information, visit www. coolumcoastcare.org.au ●

FOCUS ON … Health wellness & beauty SOCIAL MEDIA HAS DOWN SIDE, TOO Another nail in the coffin for social media use - psychologists are concerned about the seriousness of low-self esteem linked to social sites.

From movies to magazines, traditional media has long been criticised for perpetuating unrealistic beauty standards - thin ideals that generate low self-esteem among women and girls.

In a new meta-analysis study from the University of South Australia, researchers have discovered a link between increased use of social networking sites and the internalisation of the thin ideal - the degree to which women strive to achieve an ideally slim female body.

“When people regularly engage with social networking sites, like Facebook, the images to which they’re exposed encourage a psychological adoption of unrealistic beauty ideals, and this can lead to poor body image and low self-esteem,” says John Mingoia, PhD student with UniSA’s School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy.

“The greater the use of social networking sites, the more likely it is for women to be dissatisfied with their body. And given the rise of social media, this has the potential to place billions of female social media users at risk.”

The study assessed 1829 female participants, aged between 10 to 46 years, across six independent studies and found that those who predominantly used social networking sites for posting or viewing noosatoday.com.au

Social media: friend or foe?

photographs, were at greater risk of body dissatisfaction, as opposed to those who used the sites more broadly.

“People using social media to post and view appearance-related items - things like photos, profiles, videos or selfies - were more likely to internalise the thin ideal,” Mingoia says.

“And despite the fact that social media lets users create, upload and control content themselves, the same unattainable body ideals we see in traditional media are also reflected in the online environment.”

Worldwide, across a day, the average person uses social media for more than 10 hours; over one billion people are exposed to Facebook; and 3.2 billion new photographs are uploaded onto social networking sites.

“The number of photos that are uploaded to social networking sites per day

is astounding. And given the relationship between photos on social networking sites and the perceptions of body image, this should raise significant red flags for the well-being and self-esteem of its users.

“As a society, we must be aware of the role social networking sites can play in women’s internalisation of poor body image and we must seek interventions to help reduce the risk of body dissatisfaction.

“Media literacy training and educating users about the way photographs can be quickly and easily enhanced to portray idealised, but distorted creations, are critical if we are to disperse the toxic beauty myth on social media.

“And given the negative impact that unrealistic body images can have on women and girls, any action we take to help reduce the risk, can only be seen as a positive.” ●

THREE … ways to boost your self esteem

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Value your differences: It can be tempting to measure your own worth against other people, but it often leads to feelings of inadequacy. Focus on your strengths and appreciate them.

Everyone is great at something, just not usually the same thing.

2

Get moving: Exercising in some form every day boosts self esteem (and reduces stress too).

And gaining strength and skills from regular workouts will boost your confidence in your abilities too.

3

Near enough is good enough: While it’s great to strive to do things being perfect all the time is not realistic. Those Instagram photos you admire have been carefully crafted to appear perfect, they are not reflections of reality.

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TRY THIS … get fit in the great outdoors

WILD TIME ON THE FITNESS TRAIL

BY TESSA MAPSTONE Have you competed in trail running events, triathlons, mountain bike or obstacle races?

Are you looking for something new, exciting and different?

If you answered yes to those questions the Wild Women Adventure Race might be just the thing for you.

The triathlon with a difference includes three legs - a run/trek, mountain bike ride and paddle through the Noosa Hinterland on Sunday 15 October.

At its heart the event is about getting out of the gym, the office, or the house, and into the wild to experience all the thrills of allwomen’s adventure racing in teams of two.

Competitors can expect between 2030km of mountain biking, 8-15km trail running/trekking and 1-3km of kayaking/ paddling (water discipline). There may be multiple legs of each discipline.

The hinterland adventure race was conceived by Kim Beckinsale and Jan Leverton and first run in 2012.

Driven by a passion for the freedom and excitement of adventure sport, the pair became focused on exposing others to the pristine places and experiences that only adventure sport can take you, and the lifestyle benefits of being active in the outdoors.

The pair escaped the hustle and bustle of modern life and simplified their lifestyles to allow themselves to fully embrace the natural environment, and discovered the

Try something different with the Wild Women's Adventure Race.

vast untouched landscape many never experience.

They began Tri Adventure - which runs the Wild Women Adventure Race - to promote a holistic approach to health and flintiness, involving clean air, the natural environment, less driving, more walking and cycle commuting and just having fun.

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THREE … ways to work out in the wild

1

Hit the trails Join the Noosa Trailblazers MTB club and experience the local forest rides with likeminded mates. The club holds regular rides in the Noosa area, catering for all levels of rider.

2

Join the surf club Build your fitness, water skills and give back to the community at the same time by joining a local Surf Lifesaving Club.

Noosa Heads SLSC offers a variety of training courses to new and existing members, including the minimum requirement for active patrol members, the SLSA Bronze Medallion.

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Become a NUTR The Noosa Ultra & Trail Runners is for runners who want company running on trails and beaches across the Sunshine Coast. They cover distances from 10 to more than 110km, and runs in Noosa National Park, Tinbeerwah, Parklands, Wooroi and beyond.

All equipment can be supplied (there may be an additional cost) so all you need is a basic level of fitness and a like-minded female partner to join you in this six-hour event of fun and fitness challenges.

For all the details and to register visit triadventure.com.au ●

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LIVE The Black Sorrows hit The Brewery at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on 20 October.

BLACK SORROWS

TO HOLD SWAY Fresh from the stage at Caloundra Music Festival, where they performed to crowds of thousands, The Black Sorrows will be returning to the Sunshine Coast for a more intimate show in Eumundi this month.

A dynamic live act led by Joe Camilleri, The Black Sorrows performs solid grooves and well-crafted songs that mix the well-worn ingredients of blues, soul, R and B, gospel and country.

Spontaneous (forget set lists) and emotionally driven, Camilleri ensures no two performances are ever the same.

His mantra is simple: “We come to play and leave the audience feeling exhilarated”.

As a singer, songwriter, saxophonist and producer, Camileri is considered

one of the most genuinely talented figures in Australian music still at the top of his game.

He launched The Black Sorrows, a loose band of like-minded musicians, in 1984, and from humble beginnings playing inner-city cafes around Melbourne and selling albums from the boot of a car, he transformed the band into one of the most sophisticated ensembles in the country.

The independently released album Dear Children represented a turning point once CBS/Sony stepped in with a worldwide deal.

When radio picked up the classic track, Mystified, The Black Sorrows really took flight releasing multi-platinum sellers Hold On To Me, Harley and Rose and The Chosen Ones.

The Black Sorrows have won the ARIA for Best Band, played sell-out shows across Europe and sold more than two million albums worldwide.

As writer of other milestone Australian songs including So Young, Hit And Run, Shape I’m In, Chained To The Wheel, and Never Let Me Go, Camilleri’s music has become part of Australian music culture.

As a member of Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons, he was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2007.

Camilleri has shown fans and critics alike that he is a performer with an undeniable energy and love of it all.

In keeping his desire to continually move forward, the latest incarnation of The Black Sorrows is Claude Carranza

(guitar/vocals), Mark Gray (bass/ vocals), John McAll (keyboards/vocals) and Angus Burchall (drums).

The Black Sorrows will take to the stage at The Brewery, The Imperial Hotel, Eumundi, on 20 October.

Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets are available ahead of time online through Oztix or at hotel for $30, or on the door for $35.

The Imperial Hotel’s free courtesy bus operates from 5pm travelling to Eumundi, Belli Park, Cooroy, Doonan, Eerwah Vale, North Arm, and Verrierdale.

For group bookings of eight or more from Coolum to Cooran and Palmwoods to Noosa, phone the hotel on 5442 8811 to book. ●

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The Imperial Hotel Eumundi Noon Renny Field.

7pm TJ Carter.

Tewantin-Noosa RSL 8pm Smooth As Silk Trio.

Saturday, October 7 Villa Noosa Hotel 8pm Dragon.

The Imperial Hotel Eumundi Noon The Brown Trouts.

7pm Elye Jay and Ryan Delaney.

Cooroy RSL 8pm Women Like Us.

Tewantin-Noosa RSL 8pm The Beatlegs.

Sunday, October 8 The Imperial Hotel Eumundi 2pm Ryan Giles.

Sunshine Beach Surf Club 3pm Sharon Brooks Duo.

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Wonderful Wonderful, by The Killers

The Killers have realeased their highly anticipated new album, Wonderful Wonderful. It’s the band’s fifth studio album, and the first in five years.

Produced by Jacknife Lee, it was recorded at the band’s own Battle Born recording studio in Las Vegas and at Jacknife’s Los Angeles studio.

Wonderful Wonderful is the band’s most sonically forward-thinking record, bursting with all of the blazing choruses and arenapleasing anthems that make them one of the world’s biggest and beloved rock bands.

After playing the AFL Grand Final with Dami Im in Melbourne just recently, The Killers will be returning to Australia in April and May next year for a string of arena shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Melbourne. ●

Battle of the Sexes (PG) Starring: Emma Stone, Steve Carell

In the wake of the sexual revolution and the rise of the women’s movement, the 1973 tennis match between women’s world champion Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and ex-men’s champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) was billed as the Battle of the Sexes.

It became one of the most-watched televised sports events of all time, reaching 90 million viewers around the world.

As the rivalry between King and Riggs kicked into high gear, off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles.

The fiercely private King was not only championing for equality, but also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, as her friendship with Marilyn Barnett (Andrea Riseborough) developed. ●

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Stand back, the one in blue (4). 9. Work until 1.50 (4). 10.

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25. Did he see the acused entering the premises? (3,7).

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WHAT’S ON OKTOBERFEST THE CASTLE COMES HOME A legend of the Australian film and CELEBRATES ALL television industry, Michael Caton, has in television, theatre and film THINGS GERMAN performed at home in Australia and abroad during BIG SCREEN FEST Showcasing more than 100 thoughtprovoking and inspiring films, the Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival opens in Gympie on Thursday, October 5.

From the hopeful to the humorous and positive short films, documentaries and a select few features, this festival has something for every taste, as well as awards, parties, seminars, masterclasses and workshops for filmmakers and those who aspire to the craft.

The festival runs through until Sunday.

For the full program and tickets visit heartofgold.com.au. &nbsp; ●

The Brew Masons have prepared their special batch of Vienna Lager for the annual Oktoberfest at the Kin Kin General Store.

There will be craft beer, German food and entertainment, and tickets include a free Kransky sausage on a roll. Plenty of other German food will be available for purchase.

Wear your Oktoberfest attire - lederhosen for the gents and German dirndls for the ladies!

Camping is available at the town oval and a limited number and rooms are available at the Country Life Hotel.

Tickets for the 18+ event, which runs from 3-10pm on Saturday, 7 October, are available online at blackantgourmet. com.au/kin-kin-general-store. ●

a career spanning more than 40 years.

Now the star of cult classic The Castle is returning to his regional Queensland roots, joining the Heart of Gold film festival as a jury member and to celebrate the Queensland Premiere of Three Summers.

Caton hails from Monto, 150km west of Bundaberg, and went to boarding school in Gympie. Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival takes screens at the

Aussie film star Michael Caton returns to Gympie.

Gympie Civic Centre, from 5-8 October.

For more information, and for tickets, head to www.heartofgold.com.au ●

ROOFTOP MOVIE

Karin Schaupp and Umberto Clerici.

SWEET MELODIES

Nathan Oldfield’s Church of the Open Sky features surfer Belinda Baggs.

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The Noosa Surf Film Festival celebrates surf culture and creative talents in the surf industry - this year’s program is packed with remarkable films, an art show, photography workshops, music and a 72-hour photography challenge.

There are 24 films including big screen premieres from local legends and films from 12 countries, screening at The J Theatre, Noosa Junction, from 5-8 October, noosasurffilmfestival.com.au. ●

Bringing together two of Australia’s finest and most expressive instrumentalists. Karin Schaupp and Umberto Clerici continue their critically acclaimed collaboration with a program exploring song throughout the ages.

From gentle Spanish lullabies to fiery contemporary works, from Schubert to De Falla, Clerici and Schaupp re-invent beautiful melodies with lush accompaniments for the unique and intoxicating combination of cello and guitar.

All Noosa Music Society concerts are held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Centre, corner of Eumundi Road and Goodchap Street, Noosaville.

The J Box Office, 60 Noosa Drive, is open Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm for ticket collection.This special performance will be on 15 October at 4.30pm at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Centre and tickets are $40 adult, $36 subscription, $10 school students up to Year 12. ●

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Starry Nights Outdoor Movies presents the ever popular A Night at the Museum on Friday, 6 October, on the rooftop of Cooroy Library.

Arrive from 6pm to set up your blankets and picnics, and be ready for movie to start at 6.30pm(ish).

Barbecue, candy bar and soft drinks will be available.

Entry to the movies is by donation. ●

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DECKED OUT FOR EXCITEMENT Spring is charging along and the allimportant Melbourne Cup day is racing up again.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our tip for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Melbourne Cup? Lunch at the River Deck Restaurant.

Join the team at the Noosa Marina to celebrate the race that stops a nation, and everyone the perfect excuse to dress up, indulge in a delicious lunch and drink champagne.

Watch the race on the River Deckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big screen TV and toss a few coins on your favourite horse with the in-house bookie.

Dust off your best fascinator and slip into your most fabulous frock and you could even take home the prize for best-dressed filly.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all frivolity and fashion though;

there is a serous menu to enjoy, with three courses and a glass of bubbles on arrival for just $65 per person.

Spots are already going quickly so gather a group of friends or colleagues, work our your excuse for having the day off and head to the River Deck on Tuesday 7 November.

The doors open at 11am and pre-paid bookings are required.

Phone the River Deck Restaurant on 5474 1100 to secure your place.

Hot on the heels of the big race will be Christmas and New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve. Why not let the team spoil you this Christmas Day, while you relax and watch the boats sail by on the sparkling Noosa River.

Enjoy a choice of four entrees, four mains

Head over to the river for Melbourne Cup lunch, Christmas or New Year's Eve at the River Deck Restaurant.

and four deserts.

Each guest will also receive a glass of bubbly on arrival.

Prices for adults are $155 and children $45, while children under three years eat for free.

If you still feel like indulging after Christmas, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve is an unforgettable night on the river.

Receive a glass of bubbles on arrival then enjoy a three-course meal, with fireworks at 9pm and midnight while you enjoy live entertainment.

Adults $145 and children $45. Children under three eat free.

For more information on any of the events listed please go to riverdecknoosa. net.au or phone 5474 1100. â&#x2014;?

Overlooking the glorious Noosa River, the River Deck Restaurant is the perfect place for functions.

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INGREDIENTS 150g ciabatta bread.

4 roma tomatoes, thickly sliced.

400g tomato medley mix, halved.

250g haloumi, thickly sliced.

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar.

1 tablespoon brown sugar.

4 garlic cloves, crushed.

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil.

400g can lentils, drained, rinsed.

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra to serve.

1 tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves, finely chopped.

1/2 cup Sicilian olives, pitted, halved.

METHOD 1. Using a food processor, pulse ciabatta until roughly chopped.

2. Place tomato, haloumi, vinegar, sugar, half the garlic and half the oil in a bowl.

Toss to coat.

3. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook tomato mixture in two batches, turning for 2-3 minutes or until the tomatoes start to soften and the haloumi is browned. Transfer to a bowl.

Add the lentils. Gently toss to combine.

4. Finely chop a tablespoon of the basil leaves. Heat remaining oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add ciabatta, chopped basil, marjoram and remaining garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until ciabatta is golden and crisp.

Remove from heat.

5. Roughly chop remaining basil. Add to tomato mixture with olives. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Spoon mixture among serving bowls. Sprinkle with bread mixture and extra basil leaves.

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BY TESSA MAPSTONE Love lobster? At Maisie’s Seafood and Steakhouse there are five mouth-watering ways to savour the seafood speciality.

Get lobster whole or opt for a half either authentically char-grilled or served up with the flavours from across the world.

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MAISIE’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE Seafood and mixed grills are the draw at this relaxed spot with streetside seats and river glimpses.

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

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PICCOLO LATTES GAINING GROUND Baristas will be pouring off more piccolo lattes in the near future, and dairy milk will more often be replaced with new and surprising alternatives.

That is the next big market change Jamaica Blue head of coffee Jeremy Regan has tipped among coffee lovers on the back of an international tip examining international trends.

Basically a tiny latte, the movement towards piccolos is already growing in Australia, Jeremy says, as consumers begin to review their milk intake, and try alternatives like soy, almond, lactose free, cashew and coconut milk, among others.

It’s just one of a number of changes sweeping through the international coffee trade.

“I have definitely witnessed more of a focus on flavours across the globe,” Jeremy says.

“From this you will start to see single origin coffees in more and more cafes with tasting notes designed for the customer to enhance their coffee experience and look for flavours they might not usually associate with coffee.”

“The other trend emerging is the quality of cafe? food is dramatically improving: it’s not enough now to serve great coffee and

Piccolo lattes are tipped to be the next big thing in coffee culture.

Picture: BEX WALTON the standard cafe? menu.

“Menus are becoming more adventurous and the plating of food in some cafes is nearly to hat restaurant standard.”

While Australians’ love of a good coffee is shaping British and European drinking habits, Jeremy says some things will never change.

“Coffee culture in the UK, especially London, is starting to take shape with an influx of new independent cafes opening in the last three-to-four years,” he says.

“Having said that I’m not sure coffee will ever overtake tea as the hot beverage of choice, but it is gaining popularity.” ●

BACON, EGG AND BABY SPINACH PASTA SALAD INGREDIENTS · 250g dried large shell pasta. · 4 eggs, at room temperature. · 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil. · 2 middle bacon rashers, trimmed, roughly chopped. · 1/4 cup whole-egg mayonnaise. · 2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard. · 125g cherry tomatoes, halved.

50g baby spinach.

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SOCIAL SCENE

SHOWING ALL THEIR TRICKS The revamped Sunshine Beach Skate Park celebrated its reopening with a local skaters party on Saturday.

Some impressive skaters joined novices trying out their tricks and styles to a mix of live and radio provided music.

The Rotary Club of Noosa put on a sausage sizzle and Noosa Council funded learn-to-skate classes, contests and skating demos. ●

CAR SHOW IS A REAL CLASSIC This year the emphasis was on Holdens to mark the closing down of Holden manufacture in the country but there were makes and models of all size and shape.

For more information visit www. noosacarclub.com.au ●

Noosa Beach Classic Car Club parade of classic cars through the streets from Tewantin to Noosa on Friday heralded the beginning of the club’s car show on Sunday.

Club organiser Graeme Block said about 300 classic cars were exhibited at the car show and each one tells a story.

Kate and Michael Ryder are proud owners of a 1949 Morgan 4-4 they acquired after it was passed down in a family that ran out of car lovers. Michael said with double spares on the back it was a car built for rallies not for comfort.

Barry Jones found his exquisite Porsche 20 years ago wrecked and rusty at a beachside suburb in Melbourne and spent 11 years and untold finances restoring it.

Classic cars parade through Noosa streets.

Barry Jones and his restored Porsche.

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COMMUNITY UPDATES TEWANTIN-NOOSA NATIONAL SENIORS. The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa National Seniors will be held on Thursday 19 October, at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL at 9.30am. Our guest speaker is Michael Beatty of RSPCA Queensland. Everyone welcome.

Phone Norm on 5474 0919.

PHOTO CLUB MEETING The next meeting of the Noosa Photo Club will be held on Monday 9 October at the Uniting Church, 6 Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach.

The program will be Barry Beckham presenting “The Holy Grail”. Doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Visitors welcome: Entry $2 for members; $4 for visitors with tea, coffee and light refreshments served. Phone 5474 9226.

MAINLY MUSIC Mainly music at Noosa Salvos will be held every Wednesday at 6 Bartlett Street, Noosaville, during the school term at 9am. It is a fun, interactive, educational half hour music and movement program for under school-aged children and their parents or carers followed by morning tea, playtime for children and social time for adults. Phone 5442 4218.

THE THURSDAY GIRLS FUNDRAISING LUNCH The Thursday Girls will be holding their next Ladies Lunch at The River Deck Restaurant, Noosa Marina on Thursday 26 October at 12.30pm. Cost $35pp. Our monthly fundraising events help in the provision of financial support to students of low income families in the nine Noosa Shire State Schools, thereby giving them access to optional, educationally desirable school programs and activities.

For further information and bookings, please contact Di Kirby 5474 1184 or email brian.dianne2@bigpond.com

PBCA MEETING Peregian Beach Community Association (PBCA) will hold its next meeting on Sunday 8 October at 10am in Victory Park, Lorikeet Drive, Peregian Beach. All are welcome to join the Association or just come to the meeting and listen to the latest update on what’s happening in Peregian Beach.

SEEDSAVERS MEETING Seedsavers meetings are an opportunity to share information and experiences on growing food in our gardens in order that we become more self-sufficient. Bring along seeds to process, cuttings of plants to share, or questions you may have on 12 October from 9.3011.30am at Noosa Namaste, 2 Memorial Avenue, Pomona. For more information email Sue Anderson at seedsavers@permaculturenoosa.com.au or phone 0413 875 769.

CONFUSED ABOUT THE NBN? The Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch, invites you to their October meeting to be held on Thursday 12 October at 9.45am for 10am at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville. Speaker is Kylie Lindsay, NBN senior corporate affairs manager, Queensland, topic is NBN - The Real Story. Cost is $5 pp includes morning tea.

Phone 5448 2985 for further information or email airnoosacommunications@gmail.

BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS - PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH STEVE PARISH It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to attend a workshop with internationally acclaimed nature photographer Steve Parish.

This one day workshop will be held on Friday 21 October from 5.30am to 2.30pm and features Steve Parish and Senior Conservation Officer Dr Ian Gynther. During the workshop noosatoday.com.au

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ing. Cost $25. Be there at 9.30am. Phone Kay on 5447 5042. All members welcome.

LOVING A GOOD READ Sunshine Coast author Toni Powell once shared the stage with the Dalai Lama at a happiness conference and is known for her seminars on happiness.

Her recent book, The Yellow Car, explains complex emotions in a simple way and has already achieved success around the country.

Toni will be speaking about her new book, What a Feeling, at a free launch at Annie’s Books, Peregian Beach Village, at 6pm on Thursday 16 October.

Toni’s new book is about love - finding love, freedom and the good life through creating great relationships. ● you will learn about photographic techniques, identifying birds on an early morning and the latest endangered species projects, such as the Coxen’s Fig Parrot. A delicious breakfast and lunch will be provided. This is an opportunity not to be missed! If you just want to attend the workshop but not camp, you can make a booking just to attend the workshop. Campers must be self contained. Dog friendly.

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LADIES PROBUS MEETING

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.

PERMACULTURE NOOSA Toni Powell. noosa.org.au

RED CROSS FASHION PARADE The Tewantin Noosa Branch of the Australian 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.

The Ladies Probus club of Noosa Heads Inc will hold its next general meeting on Thursday 12 October at the Forum Hall, Laguna Estate Noosaville at 9.30am for 10am start. The guest speaker is a representative from ‘Beyond Blue’. The outing is a bus trip on Thursday 26 October to Mary Cairncross Park followed by lunch at Montville. Bus leaves Mary Street, Noosaville at 8.45am.

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Have you ever heard that where rainforests are destroyed the rain will not come back? Bioprecipitation or biological rain has become a ‘hot topic’ in science and the subject of many recent scientific papers. At Friday Environment Forum on 6 October discover evidence spanning many disciplines indicating that bacteria living in and above rainforests can cause rainfall. Guest speaker Maximo Bottaro, of Southern Cross University will discuss recent research in this area. Mr Bottaro, who is also an Ecological Restoration Officer with Rainforest Trust Australia will explore the genetics of some of Australia’s oldest surviving rainforest remnants on the east coast. He will compare the genetics of these surviving tree populations with nursery seedlings used in revegetation projects. All are welcome to join the audience at the Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville from 10.30am, or meet for coffee at 10am. To enjoy the birds of Wallace Park, meet Valda in the car park at 8.30am. Visit www.noosaparks.org.au for more information.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MEETING The speaker at Christian Fellowship of Noosa on Sunday 8 October will be Kevin Brewer whose subject will be “The Sower” Looking forward to seeing you at the CWA Hall, next to the Tewantin Post Office at 9.30 am. Check on what motivates us on www.christianfellowshipnoosa.com or ring Tony on 5474 0620.

AUTHOR TALK Local author Ann Moorhouse has written two books based on family stories, will be Guest Speaker before the monthly meeting of Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group on Saturday 14 October at the Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald Street, Cooroy. Her topic “Turn family history into a novel” will interest many budding writers. To find out more phone 5442 5570 or visit www.genealogy-

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Friends of Noosaville Library invite you to join them for a Trivia Night in the library on Wednesday, 18 October at 6 pm. Cost $10 includes a glass of wine and supper. Book via the library website at www.libraries.noosa.qld. gov.au or phone 5329 6555.

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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Alcoholics Anonymous meeting will be held Saturdays from 5.30pm-6.30pm at Noosa Baptist Church, cnr Weyba Road and Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville (near Aldi). Phone 0405 338 231.

SPIRITUAL CHURCH Sunrise Spiritual Church and Spiritual Growth Centre has services at Tinbeerwah Hall, cnr Sunrise Road at 10am on second and fourth Sunday of the month. Guest speakers and healing meditation. All welcome. Phone Rev Laine on 0428 773 133.

TEWANTIN-NOOSA RSL WOMEN’S AUXILLIARY. The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxilliary will be held on board the Noosa Cruising boat on Friday 6 October.

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Permaculture Noosa monthly meetings are held at Cooroy State School hall, 59 Elm Street, Cooroy on the third Thursday of each month. Doors open at 5.30pm when healthy and tasty low cost meals will be available before the meeting. A market takes place where we share surplus home grown produce and plants by giving, exchanging or selling. Entry is a gold coin donation for non-members.

The meeting begins at 6.30pm and the night is complete with a “bring a plate” shared supper at 8pm.

NOOSA COMMUNITY GARDEN Located in Earl Street, Tewantin, the community garden sits alongside 100-year-old Tait Duke Cottage which has been renovated and bought back to its former beauty. We garden every Friday from 9am-11am, we would love to meet you. All welcome. Phone Erika 0409 300 007.

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.

FABULOUS 50S PLUS 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 54477369 or Helen on 0499 085 755 for more details.

THINKING OF VOLUNTEERING? Due to the tremendous support of our community, Katie Rose Cottage Hospice 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-Shops 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

NOOSA ARTS AND CRAFTS Noosa Arts and Crafts Association, a notfor-profit organisation operated mostly by volunteers, runs a variety of classes, workshops and activities. Membership is $75 per annum, renewal $70 and entitles you to join any of the many regular activities and groups held at Wallace House. Phone 54741211 or email create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au or visit https://noosaartsandcrafts.org.au.

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LOTS OF SMILES AT GREENS Noosa Smile for a Child charity golf day proved a great success again this year with about 130 players in about 30 teams teeing off to raise money for charity. ●

Aaron Boyle, Darren Lehmann and Craig Strudwick.

SOME CLOSE FINAL SCORES NOOSA GOLF TUESDAY

Mick Gardner, John Curtis, Nathan Howie and Gus Barrett from Team Little Sister.

There were 189 players in the Tuesday Club Single Stableford on 26 September. Scratch rating (M) 71.0.

Winners - A Grade: Ray Egge 42 c/b, Mark Tickle 42, Aaron Carter 41 c/b, Dallas Furner 41.

B Grade: Tom Mulcairn 43 c/b, Robbert Willink 43, Robin Versluys 42, Michael Storrer 41 c/b.

C Grade: Peter Croasdaile 46, Peter Bolitho 42 c/b, Denis Vazey 42, Warren Kay 41.

Place Getters: Kevin Krogh 41, Colin Dodd 40 c/b, Gary Powis 40, John D’Arcy, Glenn Puckeriege, Roger Chaffey, Bob Bosworth, Clive Hemingway, Michael Nassereddin 39 c/b, Jon Lawrence 39, Jim Harpley, Bobby Kennedy, Simon Tooman, Alex Officer, Greg Bee 38 c/b, Graham Wall, Arthur Naumov 38, Bob Mirams, Jimmy Douris, Brett Hunter 38 c/b.

Nearest to Pin - A Grade: Mal Condon, Neville Hazlett, Alex Officer, Shaun Taylor.

B Grade: Dean Jeffrey, Bob McConnell, Gary Powis, Paul Grant.

C Grade: Craig Baxter, Les Callaghan, Bobby Kennedy, Andrew Aitken.

SATURDAY Bruce Watt, Derek Pousette and Allan Harris.

Tony Giles, Mascot and Puk at Noosa Golf Club.

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BY DOUG MCCONNELL Two weeks to season’s end and the players just keep hoping for a cool change.

Both Noosa 1 and Noosa 2 teams were active last Monday, Noosa 1 at home against Nambour 2, while Noosa 2 travelled to Bribie Island.

At Bribie, Bribie 2, who were lying fourth on the leader board, staged a “battle royale” and came out the victors. Teams were level at the close of play at five matches all. However, on the countback of hoops, Noosa fell one short taking 52 hoops to Bribie’s 53.

The individual match scores - Noosa 2 players shown first:

In the 1-2 singles Susan Powley lost to Des Rees 3:4; Sheila Moncrieff defeated Sue Green 5:2; Susan won against Sue 5:3 while Sheila lost to Des 2:7.

In the 3-4 singles Julie Terry won against Bernadette Luck 6:4 with Ted Sayers losing to Janis Barret 5:6.

In the reverse singles Julie won against Janis 6:5 with Ted defeating Bernadette 7:6.

Bribie took both doubles - Susan and Sheila losing 7:9 to Des and Sue. In the second doubles Julie and Ted lost 6:7 to Bernadette and Janis.

Noosa 1 hosted Nambour 2 and claimed a good win with 7:3 matches, with a hoop score of 55:41.

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Individual match results: In the 1-2v singles Belinda Anstock won over Pat Mansour 7:1 while Joan Cordell won over Judy Starr 5:4.

In the reverse singles Joan lost to Pat 7:3, with Belinda defeating Judy 4:3.

In the 3-4 singles Ed Boyd defeated Val Smith 6:4 while Cher Boyd won against Maria Brinkley 5:2.

In the reverse singles Cher lost to Val 2:7 while Ed defeated Maria 6:1.

In the doubles, Margaret Lewins and Belinda defeated Pat and Judy 9:5, while Ed and Cher won against Val and Maria 8:7. ●

CLUB HOLDS MEMORIAL IN JAN’S HONOUR Not so long ago, the Noosa Croquet Club unexpectedly lost one of its beloved and long-term members to a cardiac arrest while traveling on vacation.

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TEAM WALSH ARE THE TOPS POMONA BOWLS Friday night Twilight Bowls was low in number but there were plenty of quality bowls.

Winners of the evening were Jan Calloway, Ray Hehir (visiting bowler) and skip Kerry Freeman. The jackpot was not won and carries over. The jackpot will definitely be drawn next Friday evening.

Sunday saw the last remaining championship final for the 2017 year, and what a great game to finish off the year with two very strong teams doing battle for the honour.

It was neck and neck throughout the whole game and came down to the last end for a decision.

The team of Russell Murray, Jocelyn Rabjohns and skip Trevor Walsh took out the match 24-23 against Rick Goulding, Bill Alford and Veronis O’Connor.

On the 25th end, team O’Connor were holding 23-21. The jack was moved several times however before the skips had their turn, Jocelyn was holding one shot.

Trevor played two superb bowls to give his team the three points necessary for an outright.

Congratulations to all players on an excellent game.

The annual Presentation dinner will be held on Saturday 21 October - names on the whiteboard please asap. ●

There were 201 players in the Saturday Mens Fourball. Scratch rating (M) 71.0.

Overall winners: Christopher Cumming and Christopher 54, Paddy Clarke and Stewart Shimmin 50, Steven Lane and Dean Cook 49 c/b.

Place Getters: Robert Horsley and Laurie James 49, Shane Rayner and Frank Thorne, Jerome Stuart and Peter Baynes 48 c/b, Martin Merrilees and Michael Morgan 48, Jon Lawrence and Greg Bee 47 c/b, Daniel Murr and Geoffrey Baker 47, Don Drysdale and Peter Upston 47 c/b, David Weir and Denis Doyle 47, Richard Townsend and Clark Plasier 46 c/b.

Nearest to Pin: David Mills, Aaron Brian, Wayne Mallett, Cameron Matthews, Keith Howard, Derek Pousette, Mark Ostwald, Edmond Bonnici, Frank thorne, Christopher Townson, Even Millar, Roland Dean. ●

DESSERT HELPS FUEL BOWLS TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS Tuesday 26 September - Triple Treats Ladies Day A great day was had by all fuelled by a double helping of all the fantastic desserts that were donated by our lady members. Many actually made these delicious desserts themselves. The bowls played were competitive games.

There was also a special visit from longtime hostess, Dot Abbot, who gave her support to all the ladies.

1st V Lynch, N. McAully and Y. Ambery 2nd G. Mallett, P. Cranney and D. Kuss 3rd J. Boyer, M. Ross and R. McAnelly 4th A. Nash, C. Prout and L. Wilmott 5th C Cartwright, L. Johnson and A. McGill Last round winners: J. Mantle, M. Kuenzle and J. Sullivan Wednesday 27 September: Laguna Retirement Estate Mens Pairs Winners: A. Williamson and Daryl Birt; runnerup: Alan Chappel and Garry Rogers.

Tewantin Noosa Corporate Business Bowls The Spring Night competition kicked off with a few teams not appearing and some teething problems with the first round. The winners Hang Loosa Noosa 2 won with a 21-point shot margin, just edging out Colour tech who had a 20-shot margin. This competition will run for next few weeks on Wednesday nights.

Thursday 28 September Hang Loosa Noosa Open Jackpot Pairs Winners: Gill MacDonald and Steve Chandler.

Runners-up: Sharyn Briggs and Bob Ginnaw.

Mens Veteran Singles Final Ron Evans defeated Matt Boltong in a great close game.

Friday 29 September - Noosa Domain Friday Friendly Winners: Bill Wilde and Ivan Ivanusec.

Runners-up: Tony Taylor, Irene Land and Ken Johannesen ● noosatoday.com.au

LIFE OF BRINE

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Coco at the Wedge: Noosa Boardriders Club junior standout Coco Cairns put in a great performance at last week s Hurley BL Blast-off event at Whale Beach, Sydney. With great conditions most of the week, Coco blitzed the Whaley Wedge to finish fourth in the hard-fought final of the girls 12-and under. Well done Coco!

Scene from Proximity.

MACKLEMORE

Macklemore rocks the NRL grand final.

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GRAND FINAL I’ll be honest. I’d never heard of Macklemore until I got off the plane in Brisbane and grabbed the weekend papers last Saturday for the long bus-ride home.

We’d been somewhat preoccupied with the Bali volcano alert for the previous week, but better late than never to bone up on football fever, so I scanned the papers and my phone for the news from both codes as we crept up the coast in the long weekend traffic, but what I found more than anything was the hoo-ha about the megastar rapper and whether he should be allowed to perform a simple song about love between two people of the same sex.

Oh puleez! The increasingly desperate Tony Abbott had bought in, as you would expect, for the no vote, but I was surprised by the level of support he seemed to have in the community for this ridiculous position.

So I abandoned the sports pages - happy to see Richmond get up after all these years and don’t really care, would like to see the Cowboys get up but know they can’t against the superstar Melbourne, so don’t really care - and went to the news and opinion pages to take the nation’s pulse on these matters.

Okay, it’s one thing for Australia to be duped into a stupid “survey” vote for blatantly political reasons and at a cost of more than $100 million - while Germany

has no problem in offering its elected representatives a conscience vote on the subject - but now we are taking seriously the advice of a bitter and twisted former prime minister that we shouldn’t let a man sing a hit song about love!

I would say that it’s political correctness gone mad, but in fact there is nothing politically or morally or ethically correct about this position, fortunately smashed by the sincerity and moral strength (never thought I’d be writing that!) of the NRL. Ban a song today, burn a book tomorrow.

It really is time for the Mad Monk to crawl back under his rock.

And for the record, I watched the game and I watched Micklemore, who still really isn’t my cup of tea, but I had goose bumps through the performance of That Song, and the positive reaction to it, which to me showed, yet again, that ordinary Australians are decent people of goodwill who believe, like Micklemore, in fairness and equality.

It’s film fest season I mentioned in this column a couple of weeks ago the splendid Ombak Surf Film Festival in Bali, which offered some great films screened at a beautiful outdoor cinema within the wonderfully eccentric La Laguna compound. Now it’s Noosa’s turn, with the Noosa Surf Film Festival kicking off tonight

with the opening of an art exhibition featuring the versatile Ozzie Wright and some interesting local artists, followed by the third annual Noosa International Film Festival later in the month.

The NSFF headliners include a couple of great films that I caught up with at Ombak - Taylor Steele’s powerful “Proximity” and Nathan Oldfield’s wistful “Church of the Open Sky”. The enduring Taylor Steele rarely misses the mark, and you can’t go far wrong if you focus on the incredible Dave Rastovich whose surfing on any kind of craft is mesmerizing. In Proximity, however, Rasta shares the spotlight with other personal favourites of mine, including Steph Gilmore (looking as relaxed as ever), Shane Dorian and Kelly Slater. Not to mention JJF! At the other end of the spectrum, soulful Nathan Oldfield takes a laidback approach to why we surf, what we get out of it, and what we put back. I think “Church of the Open Sky” - a line often attributed to the original Nat Young but which in fact dates back to the visionary Tom Blake in the 1930s - is Nathan’s best work to date, and will be appreciated by his many local fans.

And there’s quite a bit of Noosa and Noosa’s best in it.

Looking at the NSFF program, what really caught my eye, however, was a short

film called “Phenomenality”, which is “the story of a man who drowned ... and came back from the dead to sleep with the world’s most iconic supermodel, Twiggy. A big wave pioneer who died more times than Jesus, a man who constantly risked his life to find life ... ” Wow! Hats off to the blurb writer, but as I read on I discovered that this is a film about a bloke I know, Ric Friar, who is a legendary eccentric to be sure, but I didn’t know about him bedding Twiggy or his multiple deaths and resurrections! Originally from Cornwall, where he learnt to surf in the early 1960s, he slid a few on the northern beaches of Sydney before disappearing into the horticultural world where he focused on recycling manure (picking up the nickname “the king of poo”) and growing cannabis.

That’s all I can remember. Can’t wait to see this one!

And on the subject of upcoming film events, I’m really looking forward to the special live soundtrack screening of “Men Of Wood And Foam”, featuring the Band of Frequencies, on Saturday, 28 October as part of the Noosa International Film Festival. It’s going to be a huge night at The J. Tickets at niff.com.au ●

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RON LANE’S PEOPLE

RON LANE

The mighty Pirates.

BEHIND THE SCENES - THE AFTERMATH How did they do it? It’s the question that the whole sporting community of Noosa was asking. It was definitely the talk of the town.

In January of 2017, all indications were there would be no more than a Division 2 Rugby League side to represent our Noosa Pirates.

But some seven months later when the final siren blew at Stockyard Park on the afternoon Sunday 22 August it announced the unbelievable - the Noosa Pirates Rugby League team was the Sunshine Coast A Grade premiers for 2017.

How did this journey from the pits to the premiership of A Grade Rugby league come about?

When one talks to club captain Liam Anlezak one thing becomes quite obvious; it was indeed a long, and winding road.

To say that 2016 was a season to forget would be an understatement.

To survive and re-establish would require a lot of hard work; decision making from a group of level-headed loyal people and above all, leadership from someone that commanded respect.

Respect from not only the support group but most important of all the players and coaches.

"For us,” said Liam, “I suppose you could say it started in late 2016 when we began to look for the right people to lead the way. We had people like the Christensen family - in particular Greg a life member, Anthony Zip, long-time loyal Pirate, Russell Britton another great example of loyalty and Greg Furner another life member. One very important man was Coach Ron Greentree.

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RSL, Hangloosa and Always Cool were still there for us; and that’s just to name a few.

There were many others: and they know who they are.”

Perhaps the major factor was the Falcons Football club. There was talk of some type of agreement whereby Pirates could mould with them as a feeder club for members. In the Falcons, were fringe State League players and it was hoped an agreement could be arranged.

If this could be settled it would give the coach the players needed to consolidate his A Grade squad.

Also there was another big benefit. By achieving this, with the Pirates back in A Grade, the local competition would have six clubs and not five; a major and very important result for the future of the game on the Sunshine Coast.

Back in October, things had really started to move.

At the Annual General Meeting Greg Christensen was elected President and with his proud aggressive attitude the whole club took on a positive feeling. Other Christensens stepped up; Ben became Deputy President and Gary Treasurer. Also the coaching panel was settled.

Greg started with the basics, working on the clubhouse - giving it a paint job and a minor facelift. By doing this, visitors immediately got the feeling that despite the fact things were tough, we were on the move.

Then came a phone call from Falcons CEO James Ward to the President. Maybe they could help.

The Falcons made their first mention of the fringe state players and as a result the

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possibility existed that a support program could be arranged.

If the two clubs could settle on this, it would not only enable the Pirates to reform their A Grade team, but it would also ensure that the Sunshine Coast League would benefit; it would retain a six club competition and not a five. It was obvious to all that a five would be a disaster.

“The concept was a good, it cleared the air.” said Liam. ‘’This meant that the two priorities which Greg and his committee faced were to organise further discussion with the Falcons and also to start talking to the players that were still loyal. Our bases looked strong; clubhouse upgraded and a group of players saying they were prepared to talk.”

Now a lot would hinge on these final discussions. Pirates had become aware that Beerwah was also looking for a player pipeline: the officials entered the talks knowing that everything would hinge on their presentations.

Happy to relate the results are now part of league folklore; the meetings were successful and people around the club were growing confident. Concerning the players it was imperative that the club meet with them soon as possible; a meeting was called and the date set.

The executive knew that this could be tough. During the last two hectic seasons many had lost confidence and by the end of 2016 become very disillusioned.

“I will never forget those meetings,” said Liam. “It was February/March 2017 and with Greg our President in control and Ben our Deputy in attendance, we felt confident.

We sat in the grandstand, held our breath

and started to talk; and Greg did a great job.

"He started by saying what we could do; told them there was a possible 5/6 player per week on the books as part of Falcons contribution. They started to listen. The lads were great. About twenty showed up, they were slow to start but finally they opened up and started to talk.

"Some displayed a desire to stay in the lower grade but they were also prepared to listen and debate. Soon Greg's positive remarks started to hit home and with support from other veteran members, the players began to relax and smile. Things were definitely on the up and up.”

When the competition started they were playing A Grade, but player numbers were still erratic; so erratic in fact with a few injuries in May, Pirates forfeited in the second round against Caloundra.

Following this it was back on the phone for Secretary Lexie Mawn and others. As a result a good number of former players returned to the club and best of all the fringe players from Falcons began to arrive.

Not only did they arrive, but also fitted in well; so well that in no time they became part of the “Pirate Family.”

As a result by 30 June, last date for sign on, numbers stabilised. It was all stations go.

Unrealised by the sporting world, this was to give the proud Pirates the unthinkable; their first hand on the elusive Premiership Cup. Coach Greentree and his boys were definitely on the way back.

Once again by standing together Our People had not only survived, but also won through. ● noosatoday.com.au

SPORT TODAY

NEW GRADUATES ON PATROL The volunteer lifesaving season commenced last weekend and Sunshine Beach patrol members were back on the beach in the iconic red and yellow lifesaving uniforms patrolling the Sunshine Beach and Alexandria Bay areas.

Sunshine Beach also welcomed another 17 new patrolling members to their ranks with the successful graduation of their Under 14 Nippers who, during the first week of the school holidays, completed their training with the club’s surf club trainers and were awarded their Surf Rescue Certificates (SRC).

The SRC enables these young lifesavers to join a patrol and commence their volunteer lifesaving careers. Congratulations to all these outstanding young men and women, many of whom have been in Nippers since Under 6s and already have many years of experience in the ocean.

As a busy open beach, Sunshine is always looking for new volunteers to be trained up and join the lifesaving ranks and as such are offering a Bronze Medallion course for anyone aged 16 and older who is interested in patrolling.

This course is open to all locals who are looking for a new challenge and interested in meeting like-minded people.

For further inquiries and course details please contact the club’s lifesaving manager Michelle on 5447 5491 or lifesaving@ sunshinebeachslsc.com.au. ●

HOOK, LINE & SINKER

JACK MANGROVE

FAMILIES GATHER FOR FISHING FUN On the beaches, plenty of anglers and there families made the most of the Queen’s Birthday long weekend and headed for the sand.

There seemed to be a constant steam of 4X4 making their way up the Noosa North Shore.

Plenty of whiting, dart and bream were on offer in the close gutters, with most anglers using live beach worms and pippies, casting to the back of the gutter and rolling these baits under the white water seemed to be the best practise.

For the Tailor and Jew anglers the best reports are still coming from the northern part of the North Shore up toward Double Island.

The very early morning tide was the most productive with most fish taken on pilchards and strip baits of mullet and bonito.

The rock hopper have also made the most of the lighter wind conditions in the mornings with plenty of anglers making their way out to the Noosa National Park, squire, sweetlip and the odd tuna were on offer.

With the wind up and the offshore scene closing down a little last week so a lot of anglers focused their attention on the river.

Good numbers of mangrove jack have been taken on live baits, strip baits and paddle tail soft plastics. Peak times have been late in the evening on the hotter days.

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Mike Sultana with a nice 74cm flathead. from Gympie Terrace, the Dog Beach and the Frying Pan. If you can get the wind at your back try flicking some surface lures, smaller popper and walk the dog style lures have been getting the better whiting. Trevally, queenfish and tailor have been present in the Woods Bays again surface lures first thing in the morning or soft plastics as the sun get up. Good quality flathead have been coming from the lower reaches of the river.

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been doing most of the damage. Plastics in the prawn profiles slowly hopped off the bottom has also proved successful on bagging a big lizard.

For the anglers that did make it outside over the weekend, good numbers of coral trout were taken around the Sunshine Reef area, lightly weighted pilchard baits or livies fished hard on the bottom got the results.

Micro Jigs have been proving their worth on these fish with the oval shape really performing.

Cobia, Jew, snapper and larger pearl perch have been coming from the deeper areas of the Barwon Banks and the Hards.

Mackerel and tuna schools have been showing up on most of the closer reef, letting slugs between 10-30g sink and then pulling them through the schools has proved the best method.

There has also been good snapper coming from the southern reefs around Coolum and the Gneerings reefs, fishing a slow sinking bait through a burley trail has been the most successful method.

It’s on again - the National Gone Fishing Day will be held on 15 October. This is a day when all Australians can get out on the water for a fish and celebrate our love of fishing.

It doesn’t matter if you have never fished before, Gone Fishing Day is for everyone.

Jump on line and register at https:// gonefishingday.org/ So on behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures! ●

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