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The editor’s desk 'School’s out for summer' really resounded in the community last week when students followed a traditional splash in the ocean as they symbolically cleansed themselves of their years of school.

It was an exciting sight as those happy smiling teens raced down to the sea - and as they begin their new lives this week and into the future.

This week we announce the launch of a new publication, Sunshine Coast Kids Today, which is set to hit the streets.

Look out for the new gloss magazine focused on children of all ages across the Sunshine Coast.

The election, of course, is a hot topic and we expect will all be over at the weekend, though some are tipping it will be a close contest. We will watch and see. ●

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A LITTLE ON THE SIDE This week we are giving away a double pass to a show to stop all shows - Sex on Toast at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on 1 December.

This irrepressibly charming 10-man organisation which specialise in raw early ’80s funk, hard-edged new jack swing are taking the opportunity to perform a rare sideshow at The Imperial Hotel while they are on the Sunny Coast for Jungle Love.

This summer they’re havin’ a party ... and they only wanna party with you! To find out more about the band turn to our Live section.

Send in your name and phone number to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au for your chance to win two tickets to see this cracker of a show.

NEWS Year 12 students were in the race of their lives ... to the surf to ’wash off’ at the very end of school. Our photographer was there for the ritual cleansing - see page 8.

FOCUS ON ... YOUR SKIN As summer heats up, bear in mind Queensland's record on skin cancer ... and follow our sun safety guide on page 47.

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- Margaret Maccoll

A property at Sunshine Beach, listed by Century 21 Conolly Hay, could be your slice of paradise ... check the details in our property View section.

SPORT Years of campaigning paid of this week when Noosa was announced as the 10th World Surfing Reserve ... get the inside story on page 54.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT… NOOSA OUTRIGGER CLUB IS NUMBER ONE

Part of the local team, Hollie Harris and Tracey Combes.

SUN SHINES FOR THE KIDS Look out for a new kid on the block, with the launch soon of a brand-new family magazine for our Sunshine Coast.

Noosa Today is thrilled to be associated with Sunshine Coast Kids Today magazine, which is sure to be the go-to resource for families of all ages.

Sunshine Coast Kids Today will connect families living on the Sunshine Coast with people, businesses and organisations related to raising children.

With in-depth stories and inspirational personal accounts from families right here on the Coast along with plenty of

news, fashion, advice, things to do and places to go.

It’s all about celebrating childhood, and parenting, having fun, creating memories and getting out there in the amazing community of our Sunshine Coast. The magazine aims to provide accurate, quality and inspiring child and community-focused information to help local and visiting families get the most out of what’s on offer on the Coast.

The guide features upcoming events, exciting activities and fun things to do and best of all, it's free!

Check out SunshineCoastKidsToday on Facebook and find the magazine at your local childcare centre or medical facility every two months, from Pomona down to Caboolture. Be prepared to grab the very first summer edition, before they run out the door.

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LUCKY UPGRADE FOR WEYBA ROAD Noosa Council has reallocated more than $1million in grant money destined to resealing Donnelly and Black Mountain roads in Noosa’s hinterland to enhancements on Weyba Road, Noosaville, because of staff shortages.

At council’s Ordinary Meeting on Thursday 16 November, councillor Ingrid Jackson queried the reallocation of almost $800,000 from the resealing of Donnelly’s and Black Mountain Roads projects and more than $300,000 from Black Mountain Road resealing to Weyba Road corridor improvements.

Cr Jackson said she had no knowledge of the reallocation before seeing it in the meeting’s agenda and

Weyba Road, Noosaville. residents in the hinterland had been asking when their dirt roads would be sealed.

Council’s acting CEO Michael Shave said staff did not have the capacity to design and deliver the proposed Black Mountain and Donnelly roads projects

within the required time.

“If we don’t reallocate these funds to other projects, we will lose the funding,” he said.

“We are a bit short on resources, and we’re trying to address that.”

Council will increase staffing in both asset inventory within the Asset Management Branch and design services for the Capital Works program.

New officers were recommended after council revealed resources were not providing the capacity to undertake the asset inventory function which could lead to poor decisions nor allow council to keep pace and deliver designs for the Capital Works program. ●

After running second to Mooloolaba for a number of years, the Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club now have the numbers to call itself the number one Outrigger Club in Australia.

The Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association (AOCRA) announced their place last week.

Despite their understated facilities operating from two shipping containers from a corner of Chaplin Park at Noosaville the club has attracted about 160 members ranging in ages with the oldest member world champion outrigger Huey Bingham, 85.

Club president Graham “Woodsie“ Woods said they aimed to back up their size with performance during the race season from January to June.

The club has been running for 28 years and has three groups for the serious competitors, the intermediates who like to compete and enjoy themselves and the recreational outriggers. The club has 11 six-man canoes, a three-man canoe, a couple of two-man and a few singles.

Graham said paddlers train on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting from 5am-7am and there were always events coming up.

The national sprints will be held at Kawana in February as well as a 24 km marathon at Mooloolaba and there are plenty of events around the world in places including Hawaii, New Zealand and Samoa.

Anyone wanting to join the club should look out for the come and try days.

For more information visit http:// www.noosaoutriggers.com.au/ ●

Noosa powers on to be number one club in Australia.

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COVER STORY On the Everest trail in 2011.

ADVENTURE

IS IN GEOFF'S BLOOD

BY RON LANE

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t all started some years ago through our mutual love of boxing.

On two occasions we, quite by accident, had met while sitting on opposite sides of a high table in the Noosa Surf Club.

On the first meet we introduced ourselves, shook hands and sat back to watch a world title fight on telly while sipping on a cold beer.

A casual friendship had started and as Aussies often do first names only were exchanged; Ron and Geoff.

More fights, more beers but then as sometimes happens in casual friendship we lost contact.

Fast forward to present time and my good friend and club mate, Big Pete Williams asked, “Mate you want someone to write about? I got a good lead for you; ex-army, Vietnam Vet, SAS and mad hiker - walked the Appalachian Trail in America and can you believe, it took six months.’’

As more information was forthcoming the penny dropped and I realised he was talking about my fight mate now identified as Geoff Ellis.

A quick phone call and our friendship rekindled.

Born in the British India and being the son of a British diplomat, Geoff was to spend the first nine years of his life travelling, with destinations such as New York, China and Saudi Arabia being on the agenda.

Being on the move his education was obtained at various schools of international character until at 16 years he finished his education in Perth, West Australia.

On entering the workforce, Geoff worked at various jobs - farming, deck hand on fishing trawlers and then selling suits to young studs who wandered in to the big stores of David Jones.

Then finally in 1967 after reading various books on military history, he took the big step and joined the Australian Army.

After completing basic training he was posted to the 2nd Battalion Infantry and this

resulted in his Vietnam tour of duty 1970/71.

Stationed at Nui Dat he experienced 12 months of combat duty.

On returning to Australia, Geoff decided to continue his service by volunteering for the famous SAS Regiment.

“By this time as a result of my Vietnam experience I had developed a very strong positive state of mind and this enabled me to handle the selection without too much trouble. I found that I had developed an attitude that on encountering negativity in any shape or form I immediately moved away or gave it total rejection.”

It was this totally positive attitude that, while a member of the SAS, enabled Geoff to successfully undertake the advanced parachute training called Free Fall.

This involves the parachutist jumping out at a height of 10,000 feet and free falling to a designated height before opening their chutes. “You have to really want to do it the desire has to be there,’’ Geoff said. “Be positive in your approach.’’

After leaving the military in 1974,

Geoff spent some time working in the Mt Newman mines located 1890km north of Perth, and it was here that he met the lady who was to become his wife.

On leaving the mines Geoff applied for a position in the Fisheries and Wild Life Department in West Australia and his acceptance in 1976 was to become something of a career.

He began working on sea-going patrol boats covering various aspects of fisheries inspections and other areas of responsibilities, after a time he was appointed to the position of skipper.

His next appointment was skipper of a hydrography boat, a vessel which is used for the purpose of charting seas, lakes and rivers; followed this he took a shore job as a port officer overseeing fishing boats and yachting harbours.

Taking an early retirement, Geoff and family visited the Sunshine Coast looking for a place to settle.

"Our first thoughts were Maroochydore but one look at Noosa and that was everything.”

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On the top of Mount Katahdin in Maine, USA. The end of the Appalachian Trail in 2016 took Geoff six months to reach. “It gets into your blood,” he said.

It was some time after this that their marriage ended and they went their separate ways.

“Our marriage had lasted for some time but eventually it ended. However I now have two beautiful daughters as well as two grand-daughters and we get together constantly.”

It was while working in West Australia that Geoff got his first taste of hiking; and he found that his army training had given him the perfect background.

As his interest in hiking grew, he slowly became aware of a major challenge in America known as the Appalachian Trail.

"As my knowledge of this trail grew so too did my desire to not only attempt the trek but also conquer it. Unfortunately at the time it was not possible as I was raising kids and looking after a family.’’

But it was in Western Australia that the hiker in him really became aroused.

During this time he completed one of Australia’s best hikes, the 1000km Bibbulmum Track, a hike that he has now, over several years completed three times.

The time expected to cover this track is 40 days; the hiking bug had definitely

taken hold.

Then in early 2010, Geoff received a magazine from the British SAS Regiment in which he learned of a planned Long March starting in Lukla Nepal and trekking into the Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Ri and Cho La. The estimated time for this trek was 17 days. Geoff and two other ex-Aussie SAS men posted their necessary information and were accepted.

“It was a great experience,” Geoff said.

“We trekked through some of the most incredible country and scenery in the world. At the end we were invited to visit the Gurkha Army Regiment as guests of honour. An unforgettable gesture.”

But then after 26 years of controlling this burning desire to walk the Appalachian (years which unfortunately, through good living, added unwanted kilos) in 2016 the dream to conquer this 3500km trek became a reality.

This hike, which was first brought to public attention by the Robert Redford/ Nick Nolte movie, A Walk in the Woods, has the average time of completion as six months. The course which is on the east

coast of America covers 14 states and stretches from Georgia to Maine.

As one can well imagine there are many hazards to be considered.

First of all outfitting yourself correctly is of the utmost importance. Then blisters and sore knees which are minors; it’s the changing weather that can bring on hypothermia (dangerous changes in body temperature), the ever-present dangers of bears and their cubs and the risk of contracting Lyme disease (which he did) that leaves one very weak until treatment can be found.

“My worst experience was caused by a tree that fell across my small tent and crashed onto the pillow where my head had been. I couldn’t sleep, so I had rolled over and sat up to reach for a bottle of whiskey a lady had given me, thinking a swig would make me sleep. I am probably the first hiker in the world whose life has been saved by a bottle of whiskey.

“But achieving one's goals always outweighs the negatives. The people you meet along the track (like the ex-army men using these walks as rehabilitation) are definitely one of life’s pleasures. It’s

the personal satisfaction, renewing old friendships and creating new that will last a lifetime. To quote from the Hiker Year Book - We trusted our lives to strangers and called them family. But above all it’s knowing that you have achieved something out of the ordinary.”

This achievement is considered so outstanding that a hard-covered book entitled the Hiker Family Album for 2016 was printed and a copy is now among Geoff ’s prized possessions.

For now, Geoff would enjoy the chance to speak to and pass on his experiences to those who are looking at hiking; or visiting schools interested in adventurous projects.

“There are many walks in Australia; for example, Larapinta Northern Territory, Hinchinbrook Nth Qld, the Overland Track in Tasmania and of course the famous Kokoda Track.”

For Geoff to give back in particular to the young, what he has experienced would indeed be a fitting end to an adventurous life; a life that has been different - a life of hiking. ●

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SPIKE EXPECTED IN NOOSA WEDDINGS

BY MARGARET MACCOLL The introduction of the same-sex marriage bill, when it eventuates, is expected to lead to a spike in weddings followed by an overall increase in wedding business of about 10 per cent in Noosa.

Noosa Wedding Organisation spokeswoman Patricia Quinn said the organisation had long been in favour of marriage equality and were delighted with the outcome of the survey announced last week.

As Noosa is already a popular wedding destination and venues booked ahead, business may flow on to the normally quieter winter months.

Considering legal requirements, same sex marriages were not expected locally until mid-February or March, she said.

Sarah-Lee Arnold and Michelle Duggan have been engaged for four years, but have no plans to rush down the aisle after last week’s marriage equality survey returned a yes vote.

Having had their first date on 20 October 2013, they’ve set down the wedding date for 20 October 2020.

For Sarah it was the public acknowledgement and acceptance resulting from the survey response that

The property boasts a private sandy beach, two jetties and a boat ramp.

Michelle Duggan and Sarah-Lee Arnold celebrate the yes vote.

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meant so much.

“It was brilliant. It was a huge relief for a lot of people. It was lovely that everyone got the support that they deserve after having so many horrible things being bandied about,” she said.

“You know you have the backing of 60 per cent of people.

“It recognises your commitment is the same as other married couples.”

Sarah said having grown up not knowing another gay person she felt “completely not normal”.

“I lived with the fear I’d never be accepted. I wondered, will I ever be happy,” she said. ●

A real estate record was set with a Noosa waterfront home selling at an undisclosed price set to over $10 million.

Tom Offermann Real Estate agent John Dover had an $11.9 million guide on the Wyuna Drive property.

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CHEERS OF JOY COMING IN WAVES

BY MARGARET MACCOLL A splash in the ocean marked the end of school for many Year 12 students across Noosa last week.

Cheers of joy could be heard across the beach on Friday as 170 Sunshine Beach State High School students bolted on to Noosa Main Beach.

As parents and grandparents rallied around them, the students gathered as a group and then en masse hurtled into the waves.

A young British tourist watched on.

“That’s quite cool,” she said.

“There’s nothing like that at home.

We just throw our hats in the air and have a celebration.”

Parents spoke of the day filling them with mixed emotions of the sadness at the end of an era and excitement for the future.

Many of the students had plans to spend schoolies this week with the Gold Coast and Bali popular destinations. ●

Passersby watch the celebration.

Here we go.

Race to the finish line.

Jumping for joy.

Buoyed with success.

Best friends forever.

Parents gathered to capture the traditional event.

We made it.

The class gathered on the sand before dashing into the surf.

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SYMBOLIC JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE

BY MARGARET MACCOLL The Pengari Steiner School celebrated the graduation of their Year 12 students in their own way.

On Friday the class of 10 students performed a symbolic journey through their school years as they visited each classroom from preschool to Year 11 with their form teacher or guardian Francis Glasspool.

Along the way, each class presented them with gifts and well wishes for their future.

One student said he was “ecstatic” to be leaving while others were “a bit sad” or felt “it hadn’t set in yet”.

The whole class have rented a house at the Gold Coast next week to have a holiday before taking on a mixture of future endeavours after a gap year.

Callum Matthews plans to study at the University of the Sunshine Coast and Sophie Miller aims to move to Melbourne to do an acting course while Sheila Caskey hopes to study stage management after a four-month stint working at Camp America.

Tom Stewart wants to sail superyachts, Jasper Long is “not sure” what he’ll do and Marcus Locke is set to start up an online business called techyboi.com after a sixmonth trip to China to source suppliers. ●

Pengari Steiner School graduating class.

PUPS APPEALING FOR CARE

BY MARGARET MACCOLL It’s hard to resist the cute appeal of a golden retriever puppy and Smart Pups Assistance Dogs charity store at Noosaville had a few on hand on Saturday to lure in potential foster carers.

With nine puppies born six months ago and another nine born on Saturday, the organisation is keen to find some more foster carers.

The not-for-profit organisation trains service dogs to improve the quality of life for children with autism and seizurerelated syndromes.

Since launching in 2011, the organisation has placed about 34 dogs with families and had a profound effect on their day-to-day lives.

Foster manager Kate Taylor said foster carers were always needed for full and part-time roles to look after puppies until they were 12 to 14 months.

“You have to teach the dog good

manners in the house and socialise the dog by taking them to a variety of places,” she said.

“We give you some training initially and then you can take them out and about with you. We provide everything in the way of food and medicine.”

The dogs are specially trained and matched with a child.

Giving up the puppy may be the most difficult part for some foster carers, but they can be satisfied knowing how much it is helping a child.

Kate said fostering dogs suited people who liked to have a dog for a year, but then wanted to travel.

She said part-time carers were always available to look after puppies if someone wanted to go away.

To find out more about becoming a puppy foster carer, call 5485 0031 or email enquiries@smartpups.org.au ●

Kylie with five-month-old puppy Utah.

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CYCLONES UNIMPACTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE: EXPERT

BY MARGARET MACCOLL There is no strong evidence of significant change in tropical activity due to climate change, cyclone expert Dr George Walker told attendees at the Tewantin U3A talk last Friday.

He said the warming of both sea water and the air above it at the same time is possibly the reason climate change has not affected cyclones.

The Adjunct Professor from James Cook University has studied cyclones since 1968 and led the investigation into Cyclone Tracy that devastated Darwin in Christmas 1974.

Dr Walker’s research has led to changes in building legislation that saw the introduction of increased measures to resist cyclonic winds.

He said when he visited Darwin following Cyclone Tracy, he expected media reports to have exaggerated the damage, but they hadn’t.

“The damage was incredible,” he said.

“Big buildings like schools that had been engineered survived reasonably well. The major damage was to houses.

The failures were due to houses not being designed for internal pressures.”

Dr Walker said his major recommendation following the investigation was for houses to be engineered to the same criteria as larger buildings.

“It was radical at the time, but now it’s standard and it didn’t add a lot to costs.”

He said the changes required a major revision of the building code and with strong opposition from the building industry it took 20 years to implement.

Australia is now zoned to meet cyclonic wind speeds of varying intensity and requiring varying building requirements. Noosa is rated zone 2.

Dr George Walker says the country has been lucky so far with cyclones.

Dr Walker said houses built before 1980s if they haven’t been strengthened would not survive the winds of Cyclone Tracy.

Dr Walker said no cyclones in recent years had matched the destructive capabilities of the Mackay and Innisfail cyclones in 1918 or Cyclone Mahina in 1899 which claimed the lives of 300 Europeans and an unknown number of Aboriginals at Bathurst Bay, Cape York.

“We’ve been lucky,” he said. Part of that luck has been the timing in relation to the tides.

Both Cylcone Tracy and Cyclone Yasi, that hit Tully and Cardwell in 2011, made land at low tide which lessened the effects of their storm surges. The cyclone season in Queensland runs from November to April. ●

GAMERS HELP RECOVERY USC research on the use of video games, smart phones and wearable technology as tools to assist recovery from stroke and sports injuries has been presented to more than 2000 physiotherapists, researchers and students from more than 20 countries.

Led by Senior Research Fellow Ross Clark, the team of two Research Fellows and five PhD students from USC’s School of Health and Sport Sciences delivered 13 lead author presentations at the recent Australian Physiotherapy Association’s national conference in Sydney.

USC Research Fellow Dr Kelly Bower said they focused research in the fields of health and sport sciences that can make a real difference to community health outcomes.

Dr Bower examined the use of low-cost gaming sensor technologies such as Wii Balance Boards and Microsoft Kinect to assess a patient’s stability and movement following stroke. ●

SPANNER CRAB SEASON Queensland’s annual spanner crab closed season for recreational and commercial fishers commences midnight 20 November and runs until midnight 20 December inclusive.

Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Russell Overton said the annual closure protected spanner crabs during breeding season.

“Spanner crabs caught during the closed season should be carefully removed from the fishing apparatus before quickly being returned to the water.”

On-the-spot fines of $504 and a maximum penalty of $126,150 can apply to anyone caught with spanner crabs during the closed season.

For more information, visit www.fisheries.qld.gov.au, call 13 25 23 ●

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SMART PUP TO PUT GEORGIA ON HER FEET A former policewoman and science graduate has battled against the odds to enable her daughter to live the best life she can, and now aims to obtain a Smart Pup to further aid her.

When Paula Phillips of Noosa Heads gave birth to Georgia on 14 December 2011, her baby was not breathing and had no muscle tone.

Georgia had profound hypotonia, more commonly known as floppy baby syndrome, and doctors suggested she would most likely spend her limited life as a “beanbag baby”.

She also suffered from severe gastrooesophageal reflux disease and reflux aspiration causing her to vomit about 20 times a day with a high risk that she would aspirate on the vomit. Doctors recommended Georgia be isolated from the public for the first 12 months of her life to ensure she didn’t contract any infection to threaten her life.

Naturally, this put an enormous strain on Paula’s marriage and it broke down.

Three years ago, Paula and Georgia

moved to Noosa to be closer to her parents June and John.

To be independent in the future, Paula knew Georgia needed to be weaned off her NG tube, but only a specialist in Germany could be found to take on the complex case.

Through fund-raising they brought over the German clinical development psychologist who helped Georgia learn to chew and swallow, and 18 months ago she became tube free.

Earlier this year through genetic analysis, Georgia was diagnosed with congenital myasthenic syndrome, a chronic muscle weakness so rare that it affects as few as 1 in 500,000 people.

While Georgia now goes to school on a part-time basis, she has a very long road ahead of her, and will require constant care for the foreseeable future. Her poor muscle tone can cause her to stop breathing if she becomes overexcited, exhausted or has a fever.

If she falls, she goes down “like a tree” as she has no muscle tone to break her

fall. And due to the concave nature of Georgia’s sternum, when her heart beats too vigorously, it literally bounces against her sternum which can be both painfully debilitating and quite frightening, so it’s hardly surprisingly that she can be prone to extreme anxiety outside the home.

Paula has just been approved for a Smart Pup. She believes the calming nature of a therapy dog will have countless benefits for her daughter, and may even hopefully be trained to recognize the onset of Georgia’s life threatening symptoms. Smart Pups can also provide tailored mobility assistance which would be invaluable for Georgia to gain some independence, in helping her to get up and down off the ground, help her to dress herself and to pick things up for her.

But to receive a Smart Pup, Paula needs to fund-raise $25,000.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Georgia gain a Smart Pup. To donate visit https://www.gofundme. com/smart-pup-for-georgia ●

MUSICIANS SING ANTIMINING TUNE Some of Sunshine Coast’s finest musicians will gather at Noosa on Sunday 26 November to help raise awareness of the proposed New Hope Colton Coal mine.

Organised by anti-mining groups Lock the Gate and the Great Sandy Strait Saviours, the event is a protest against the mine located nine kilometres from Maryborough which, they say, threatens the pristine waters of the Great Sandy Strait and its surrounds.

Artists on the day include international surf music legends Band of Frequencies, our very own Celtic powerhouse the Barleyshakes, Sydney-based Jodi Martin, Annie J and Fusion, Dan Horne, the Moonsets and the Strangest Dreamers.

On the day, members of Lock the Gate and the Great Sandy Strait Saviours will provide information about the impact of the mine on surrounding towns and the natural environment.

Local environment groups will outline the possible negative effects on the nearby Ramsar Wetlands, Cooloola Coast and World Heritage Fraser Island.

Bring a blanket and a picnic to enjoy the afternoon from noon at Lions Park River Stage on Gympie Terrace, Noosaville. ●

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Few stallholders made the effort.

DONUTS BEAT THE RAIN The wet weather cut the numbers of stallholders and visitors to markets across Noosa on the weekend.

Numbers were down at Yandina market and the usual bustling market at Peregian Beach Village was reduced to just a handful of people.

Jason Gibb of The Jam Factory wasn’t complaining, with the cool conditions drawing customers to his delicious donuts.

With his purpose-made caravan keeping him dry, he’s not put off by the wet.

“I’m happy to support this market because I love it,” he said. “I love this community.” ●

Few stallholders made the effort.

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ADVICE WAS NICE

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Home Beautiful magazine general manager and interior design expert Wendy Moore dropped into Noosa over the weekend to pass on design tips to Noosa Screens and Curtains customers.

The special event resulted from a

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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER For what was intended to be a night to remember, the setting could have not been better. The place was the Boathouse Floating Restaurant and the occasion was an evening of fellowship celebrating the end of a three-day golf tournament. After playing the final hole, the victors would receive an international trophy - the Clive Pearce Cup. The contestants for this most coveted of trophies were two teams, one from England named Battle Back and their opponents from Australia, Soldiering On. Both teams are made up of returned servicemen, who in service of their country, have received what can only be described as crippling injuries, and for some it resulted in double amputation; for others it has been the problems of PTSD. On entering this beautifully decorated restaurant, one could not help but feel the incredible atmosphere of joy and good fellowship that was obvious as VIPs, team members, sponsors and invited guests mingled.

The dinner was called to order by Master of Ceremonies, Tony Durkin, and after a welcome that was done with an abundance of humour, the main guest of honour Sir John Keys former Prime Minister of New Zealand was introduced.

Having worked for some time during his political life as an Ambassador for New Zealand, he spoke of the friendship that existed between our three countries.

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British Rep Bernie Broard with the organisers. laugh, "I got it. It was a great experience from soldier to movie star.”

The second of note was the golf historian Greg Ramsey who took guests through the life of Clive Pearce the great Tasmanian golfer. In 1908 he was to become the first Australian born winner of the Australian Open; a man destined to become a golfer of international renown. As a WWI Digger, he later survived Gallipoli only to be killed

was "deploying our troops to Iraq and Afghanistan, knowing only too well that I would be sending them to war.’’

Among the many guest speakers were two of particular note. One was exdigger Damien Thomlinson who had the distinction of playing a big part in the Mel Gibson movie Hacksaw Ridge. "Gibson wanted a genuine double amputee to play a scene and guess what?” he asked with a

at Messines. With golf being a major part of the rehabilitation programs, the choice of name for this coveted trophy is most appropriate.

Unfortunately for us the trophy which was held by the British, remains in their hands-- after a one-hole victory. Speaking on their behalf, spokesman Bernie Broard congratulated both teams and then went on to express their gratitude to the Aussie team and the people of Noosa for their hospitality.

“Also a big vote of thanks to ISPS HANDA, major sponsor whose slogan, Inspire Through the Power of Sport is indeed most fitting; the support of Noosa Springs Golf Club, the Surf Club, Noosa Tourism and in particular the man who bought it all together Donald McKill-our sincere thanks.”

Another guest Col. Graham Stewart representing the Invictus Games (games created by Prince Harry for the benefit of disabled servicemen) said he was honoured and privileged to be in attendance; and added, “The mateship, courage and determination, the understanding and depth of what is involved in organisations such as ours is truly outstanding.”

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ENGLISH FOR KHMER TEACHERS Two Noosa residents Peter McDonald and Judy Malzard are helping to educate 450 Cambodia children through a charity they set up in Australia with friend Alexandra Ly after visiting the country.

The trio first visited Bospo Village in rural Cambodia in 2013 as volunteers to assist Khmer teachers with English pronunciation.

At that time, English lessons were held on the verandah of the school founder’s house which he shared with his wife and three children. It comprised one room with a dirt floor.

A shelter, second classroom and brick room used for IT has since been built by volunteers.

The registered charity Khmer New Generation Organisation Australia (KNGOA), which has ACNC approval and tax deductibility status, now provides free education and vocational skills training.

Lessons include English, supplementary Khmer literacy and mathematics, personal development and social education, primary health education, community environmental education and vocational computer skills training.

“We believe that education has the potential to lift a family out of poverty and helps children build the skills and confidence to become leaders in their

A class room in Bospo Village, Cambodia. attend school.”

The project has been supported

by Rotary Noosa Daybreak, Project Vietnam, Cooper Investors and individuals.

Their latest project is Teacher in a Box which Peter will introduce to Cambodia in January 2018.

Teacher in a Box is a learning tool developed by Rotary Planetarium in Brisbane using tablets or laptops.

Anyone wanting to contribute laptops, tablets or wanting to volunteer can call Peter on 0459 429 991 or Judy on 0430 845 693 or email: kngoaus@gmail.com For more information, visit www. kngocambodia.org ●

community,” they said.

“KNGO is committed to empowering underprivileged children through education.

“Healthcare and dental support are beyond the means of most Bospo residents and medical issues often go untreated. KNGO has implemented health, dental, vision care and personal hygiene programs to support its students and the broader community.

“Simple dwellings have been provided for families and the elderly who are without adequate shelter.

“A number of children are sponsored by generous individuals and this enables these children to

SHOW DEALING WITH CHANGE A highly physical contemporary new work, Dusk ’til Dawn, will be presented by advanced performing arts students from the University of the Sunshine Coast at The J Theatre, Noosa, on 8-9 December.

Seventeen students of USC’s Master of Professional Practice (Performing Arts) will perform in the dynamic, cutting-edge show directed by Zen Zen Zo’s co-founder and artistic director Simon Woods.

Mr Woods said the rigorous, practical and industry-focused study program at the university had piqued the students’ eagerness to present a professional theatrical experience.

“The production will not be a conventional staging of a known play,” he said. “Instead, we have devised a

Peregian Springs residents are invited to provide feedback on a draft concept plan for a multi-purpose active play space developed by Sunshine Coast Council.

The plan was developed following previous consultation that determined the Coolum Ridges Sports Complex at Ridgeview Drive as the community’s preferred location and gathered ideas on preferred recreation activities for the space.

The active play space will be delivered in two stages, subject to future budget deliberations.

Have your say on the concept design by 5pm 8 December by emailing ParksCapital Works@sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au or by mail to: Sunshine Coast Council, Locked Bag 72, Sunshine Coast Mail Centre, QLD 4560 ●

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Harvey Norman's Rod Ayache, Carlo di Clemente and Michael Hines are giving away a holiday.

WORLD OF WONDER TO WIN Would you like a 28-day trip of a lifetime for two - and all for just $50?

This is what someone will be enjoying after they enter Harvey Norman Noosaville’s Christmas promotion.

All you have to do to be in the running for the Seven Wonders of the World Tour is spend $50 or more at Harvey Norman Noosaville between now and 24 December and you go in to the draw.

The winner will be given Qantas

flights, accommodation and activity costs worth $28,659.10. They will get to see the Great Barrier Reef, Hong Kong and Beijing including the Forbidden City and Great Wall of China, Cairo and the Great Pyramids. They will take a cruise down the Nile River in Egypt, have a private tour in Jordan and visit Rome and the Vatican.

Then they will fly off to London, Miami, Mexico, Las Vegas and finally, the Grand Canyon.

All this will be included in a total of 28 nights in four-star accommodation plus all your costs of flights, transfers and tours.

The winner of the Seven Wonders of the World Tour will be drawn at 2.15pm on Christmas Eve - the perfect Christmas present. Harvey Norman spokesman Rod Ayache said this was the fourth year the store had run their Christmas promotion.

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Tourism Noosa in partnership with Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas hosted 25 of Australia’s leading corporate event managers and professional conference organisers for a Noosa Showcase famil last week.

Tourism Noosa CEO, Damien Massingham said the famil was a great opportunity to showcase the region to some of Australia’s top corporate decision-makers.

“The itinerary showcased a diverse range of experiences including learning to surf, jet-skiing around the Noosa National Park, jet boating, 4WD experience to Rainbow Beach and spa treatments.

Suncorp event advisor Claire Ryan said “the Noosa lunch showcase on the beach really showed me what we can do in Noosa with our corporate clients. This famil has been fantastic and has definitely motivated me to bring conferences into Noosa”. ●

ARTS GRANTS Noosa Council has announced more than $30,000 for the arts in the latest round of Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants. Six local arts projects are set to receive funding, including Florence Teillet’s theatre project Stories of Displacement.

The series of short plays focus on Noosa as a place of movement - both arrivals and departures - and a place of a refuge, peace and new beginnings.

The RADF, backed by Noosa Council and the State, to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. ●

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CANDIDATES SPEAK OUT Noosa Today contacted candidates from Ninderry and Nicklin electorates which take in some areas of Noosa Shire to name the three issues they thought were most important to the people of their electorate and say how they would address them. Here are their responses: NINDERRY RICHARD BRUINSMA (INDEPENDENT)

BILL GISSANE (LABOR)

Suburb: Palmwoods, office in Coolum, meeting daily with Ninderry residents.

Occupation/business: Journalist, editor of Coolum Advertiser, former political adviser.

Name three issues you think are most important to the people of Ninderry and say how you will address them: The top issue is the lack of leadership in Queensland - there’s confusion over what the major parties stand for, the economy is stagnant, and there’s fear of the future. I will be a “traditional voice” for Ninderry, who actually listens and takes on local issues, and works with government to get solutions.

The second issue is debilitating cost of living increases. People are fearful of future bills, so they’re hoarding their money, which causes a flat economy.

I will be a sensible influence, working for Ninderry, not a self-focused party, to help government reduce debt and fees, and create much-needed economic confidence again.

Richard Bruinsma Third is complacency. Henry Ford once said, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” If locals again vote LNP or ALP, they can expect three more years of stagnation.

I am experienced, approachable, dedicated, sensible, not tied to any political party, so I can truly represent Ninderry issues. ●

Suburb: Coolum Beach.

Occupation: Small business proprietor.

Number one priority is to end the neglect of years of LNP representation.

We don’t need another representative who will be soundly ignored in George Street. We need a fresh start. Ninderry will possibly determine the next government - either a Palaszczuk majority or an LNP/PHON mish-mash (with disastrous prospects). With the bargaining power of being a marginal seat, I can get government attention for the pressing issues in Ninderry like - fixing one lane bridges, decent public transport (including fixing the access issues in Doonan and Peregian Springs), review of local government boundaries, protection of floodplains and waterways and extending rates concessions to retirement village residents.

I can also use the new solar farm in Valdora to extend the generation of sustainable energy throughout Ninderry and therefore lower power prices.

I will also fight for the arrival of the submarine data cable to ensure

Bill Gissane the future jobs for our children and grandchildren. I have the experience in managing businesses for profit as well as a lifetime of service to sporting and professional groups. Ninderry is just too important to be left behind as an LNP default. This is your first and only opportunity to set the direction - new seat, fresh start. ● Candidates continued next page

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QUEENSLAND ELECTION DAN PURDIE (LNP) Detective - Sunshine Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit.

Key issues for Ninderry: rising cost of living, lack of efficient public transport, and over-development of our region.

The LNP has a great set of policies that are aimed at helping families with the cost of living, including the plan to freeze car registration price rises. We also have a well-researched energy policy which will see increased competition between the big power companies and result in energy bills decreasing by $780 over the next four years.

I believe that public transport is the

BARRY WARD (ONE NATION)

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JAMILA RILEY (INDEPENDENT) I am an Independent running with the policies, goals and support of the Animal Justice Party. I aim to create positive change for animals, people and the environment.

Qualified in conservation and land management, I grew up in a small country town surrounded by nature and animals, which I’ve respected, loved and cared about since before I can remember. While we killed and ate the animals on the farm I grew up on, not out of necessity, but because it was the “way of life”, today I aim to challenge that inherited thinking and encourage cruelty-free, ethical and sustainable business in our community. My priority issues are stopping Sekisui, Adani and imposing stronger laws against animal cruelty. I’m not interested in popularity politics, I am here to bring real change to improve Queensland. I have faith in this community and that you will choose kindness and honesty this election. ●

Suburb: Doonan Occupation/business: Financial Strategist Name three issues you think are most important to the people of Ninderry and say how you will address them.

1. The Ninderry residents have raised many local issues that are concerning, however as the election campaigning progressed, the conversations increasingly highlighted the key concerns are at state level.

2. High on the list is the runaway debt that has been incurred, and the lack of confidence this can be turned around without more pain locally. The lack of confidence in the major party leadership in recent years is worrying, and knowing the great many promises we hear, simply increase our debt.

SUE ETHERIDGE (GREENS) Suburb: Forest Glen Occupation/business: Small Business Owner/Accounts Manager Name three issues you think are most important to the people of Ninderry and say how you will address them. Electricity Prices: Cost of living and electricity prices are a concern for everyone. The Greens have a plan to put retail, generation, and distribution back into public hands which would reduce the average Queensland household electricity bill by 40 per cent - $526 per year. This amount is the combined profit and the cost of doing business for these privately-owned energy retailers.

Roads/Traffic Issues: Interconnectivity and access issues are consistently being raised by residents.

The duplication of the Sunshine Coast

most efficient way of getting cars off the road, reducing congestion and pollution in our area. I held a public transport policy forum recently, where the key issue was the lack of direct public transport between areas. We need more direct routes and more stops.

However, of most importance is managing development on the Sunshine Coast. I have heard time and time again, we don’t want our area to become like the Gold Coast.

The best way to manage this is to work with council and the community to properly plan out new developments and infrastructure. I don’t want long-time residents crowded out of their homes. ●

Dan Purdie

Particularly galling is the “if elected” vote winning promises that generally never see the light of day.

3. On matters directly affecting Ninderry residents, the key issues are the spiralling cost of living through continued ramping up of essential service prices for power, water and registration, no jobs growth through small business development, and the perennial roads and rail promises, that historically are shelved post-election.

The two major parties historically ignore the Coast in regards to an equitable share of the state wallet for growing the region.

My only promise is to keep listening to the Ninderry residents, and work hard within One Nation to ensure the Sunshine Coast as the third highest population region rises up from 10th position on government spending. ●

Barry Ward

Motorway, and the duplication of the heavy rail line from Beerburrum to Nambour would address some of these issues. A cheaper and more effective public transport system would reduce the volume of cars using our roads. The Greens have a fully-costed plan for $2 flat fares for the Sunshine Coast and free public transport for under 18s.

Dodgy Development Deals: Property developers, gambling corporations and mining corporations get billions of dollars’ worth of favourable decisions from the Queensland Government.

If elected, a Greens MP will move to overhaul our broken system in the first 100 days of the new Parliament. We’ll move to break up the cosy relationship between Labor and the LNP, and big corporations. ●

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CANDIDATES MEET THE PEOPLE Business, affordable housing for workers, traffic and employment prospects were among the topics raised when Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIQ) hosted a meet the candidates event last Friday evening.

When asked in what ways candidates would increase employment prospects for people under 45 years, Sandy Bolton drew on her experiences from an employment roundtable held two years ago which raised innovative workforce solutions.

Aaron White suggested tourism and green technologies would be the best future employers. Mark Denham said the solution was Labor's Back to Work program. Glen Elmes raised apprenticeship incentives and opportunities that would come with an expanded hospital. Phillip Jenkins said small business was the source of innovation and should be the focus of encouragement. Eve Whiteside said there was great potential at

Mark and Tracy Denham and Pam Ashby.

TAFE and suggested there be tax incentives to employ young people and Robin Bristow said Noosa should be made more attractive to younger people and their own initiatives encouraged.

The full forum is available for viewing on CCIQ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ NoosaChamberOfCommerce ●

Tracey-Ann Reynolds, Stephen Bird and Glen Elmes.

Judy Carne, Peg Burgin and Lesleigh Elmes.

Robin Bristow with Tracey-Ann Reynolds and Stephen Bird.

Keith Jackson, Bob Abbot and Sandy Bolton.

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ABOUT THE CANDIDATES: NICKLIN NAME: TONY MOORE (INDEPENDENT)

NAME: MICK TYRRELL (GREENS)

Suburb: Nicklin Resident Occupation: Primarily a cabinetmaker, but also work as a Strategic Advisor and Entrepreneur.

The Nicklin issues are: 1. The rail line duplication - which would be delivered as a condition of support to form Government.

2. To retain our people, business and employment, and attract opportunity and sustainability - reinvent Nambour to be the creative industry precinct of the Sunshine Coast, attracting university investment, housing opportunity; film, music and arts production businesses and communities.

Seconder new government departments to the district, to provide inbound travellers;

Suburb: Yandina Occupation/business: Local Builder/ Business Owner - Michael Tyrrell Builder/Sunshine Coast Sheds Name issues you think are most important to the people of Nicklin and say how you will address them.

1. Myall Street Railway Bridge and the Diamond/Myall Street Intersection. This bridge is a compound issue because of the problem it creates at the intersection when cars queue up to turn right, eventually closing off access to the left slip lane.

2. Duplication of the Rail Line from Beerburrum to Cooroy. The Greens are proposing to implement a $10B Queensland Public Infrastructure Bank to fund projects

Tony Moore. and identify or best attractions to raise our tourism profile and a public transport destination. ●

Mick Tyrrell. like the duplication of the railway from Beerburrum to the northern reaches of the Sunshine Coast, and the widening of the bridge over the railway line in Cooroy. ●

NAME: JEFFREY HODGES Suburb: Flaxton (Blackall Range) Occupation/business: Lecturer/ Consultant for Elite Athletes (Mental Training) Name issues you think are most important to the people of Nicklin and say how you will address them.

Honesty, Integrity, Lifestyle.

Others talk about infrastructure, jobs, environment - they’re all important but none of those things can happen without people of honesty and integrity

in government.

We are over-governed, over-regulated, and over-taxed, while wealthy corporations get away with environmental vandalism, take our resources for a pittance, and pay little or no tax.

Why does this happen? One reason - political ‘donations’. Bribes if we are brutally honest.

Our party doesn’t accept political donations and will maintain our honesty and independence.

I will be a peacemaker and a bridge builder - because on the left you have Greens and ALP, and on the right LNP and One Nation - but they don’t work with each other! What is needed is someone in the sensible centre who can talk to both sides. The Civil Liberties and Consumer Rights Party stands in the sensible centre and we will negotiate the best outcomes for everyone.

Please vote 1 Jeffrey Hodges in the sensible, honest centre! ●

Jeffrey Hodges.

NAME: RACHEL ANA RADIC (INDEPENDENT)

NAME: JUSTIN RAETHEL (LABOR)

Suburb: Nambour Occupation/business: Special Needs Teacher Name issues you think are most important to the people of Nicklin and say how you will address them.

1. Kindness. This may seem broad, but I think everyone struggles these days living in a world where people feel too stressed and not worthy enough to be kind to one another. Focusing on how we can help our most vulnerable in society (our elderly, special needs children and animals) will help to achieve a sense of purpose in our community again. It’s amazing how powerful the act of helping others can be for our own morale.

Suburb: Nambour Occupation: State College IT Manager 1. Job opportunities are a key challenge in Nicklin, people want to earn a living and while employment is up over the last three years we can generate more jobs in the Food and Agribusiness sector. Labor has already delivered grants to train staff in new skills, build new equipment and develop more products. I believe we have an untapped potential with Industrial (non-THCcontaining) Hemp, to help build some of the new houses that the Coast will need.

2. House/Cost of Living pressures: Local housing advocacy groups have suggested Community-funded housing projects, instead of Government-funded ones, like what is

Rachel Radic.

2. The threat to our environment and native animals from development. If elected I would properly protect our native bush land and animals. ●

Justin Raethel. happening in the UK, and what we already do with Defense Housing in Australia. Some charity groups are already working with these plans, and we could expand them. ●

Note: By the time of going to print Noosa Today had not received responses from candidates Marty Hunt (LNP) or Steven Ford (One Nation).

ALL THE DETAILS FOR ELECTION DAY: NOOSA Where to vote

Here are the polling booths for Noosa with the Tewantin TAFE campus the only drive through polling booth in the region: · Boreen Point (Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club), 24 Boreen Parade, BOREEN POINT · Cooran (Cooran State School), 31 James Street, COORAN · Cooroy (Noosa District High School), 2 Tulip Street, COOROY · Kin Kin (Kin Kin State School), 26 - 32 Main Street, KIN KIN · Noosa Junction (Sunshine Beach State School) Bicentennial Drive, SUNSHINE BEACH · Noosaville (Noosa Tigers AFL Club), 149 Weyba Road, NOOSAVILLE · Noosaville East (Noosa Christian Outreach Centre Hall), 202 Beckman’s Road, NOOSAVILLE · Peregian (Peregian Beach Community Kindergarten) Rufous Street, noosatoday.com.au

PEREGIAN BEACH · Pomona (Memorial School of Arts Hall), 6 Reserve Street, POMONA · Rainbow Beach (Rainbow Beach State School), 1 Warooga Road, RAINBOW BEACH · Tinbeerwah (Hall), 1 Sunrise Road, TINBEERWAH · Noosa All-Districts Centre (Tewantin Campus), 24 Cooroy Noosa Road, TEWANTIN

said one of his priorities if elected would be to support the transfer of the overall management of our Noosa River from State Government to Noosa Council so we can ensure our river is pristine in all ways.

Phillip Jenkins calls for electricity retailers to be eliminated

Greens candidate for Noosa, Phillip Jenkins, says we pay way too much for electricity because of foolish privatisation of the industry by Labor and LNP governments.

Glen Elmes promises river management

State member for Noosa, Glen Elmes, describes the Noosa River as iconic, pristine and extremely busy and has committed an LNP Government will take urgent, reformative measures to ensure the river is better protected.

Mark Denham wants Council to take on river management

Labor candidate for Noosa, Mark Denham,

Sandy Bolton calls for a new style of politics

Independent candidate, Sandy Bolton, says Noosa needs a new style of politics which she is ready to deliver after Saturday’s election.

“I’m running to ensure Noosa gets its fair share of government spending and also to provide a different model of how we are represented in Parliament,” she said.

Robin Bristow calls for fewer children to reduce emissions

Independent Candidate for Noosa, Robin Bristow, said according to analysis, the top four things that will make the highest impact on your personal emissions are ditching your car, avoiding airplane travel, switching to a plant-based diet and, most radically, having fewer offspring.

Aaron White wants the waste levy back

Independent Candidate for Noosa, Aaron White, has raised the issue of the “Waste Levy” and election rubbish in his campaign by recycling old corflutes and providing an enlarged how to vote card for voters to photograph as they enter the polling booth.

A key election platform of the ex-Greens candidate is reintroduction of the Waste Levy, which after being removed by the LNP in 2013, led to one million tons of NSW waste being land-filled in Queensland, as reported earlier in the year by the ABC.

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THE GOOD BINS Good on council for supplying the new green bins and doing the right thing for the environment.

I only wish the tourists were as considerate. Living among holiday-let homes, we are subjected to the noisy early morning garbage truck coming 'twice’ weekly (Monday and Thursday) to remove four waste bins and four recycle bins per week per house! What a load of garbage one holiday-let home is allowed to produce!

To make matters worse, they illegally use council bins for their extra Monday service.

I have been informed by Cleanaway that council bins get damaged, and therefore these homes must use specific Cleanaway bins for this extra service.

I note that holiday-let properties where I live in Noosa Sound are NOT using these specific Cleanaway bins. Considering there are over 400 holiday homes around Noosa Cleanaway should clean up their act and not

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REPUTATIONAL RISK No sniping. “A government loan to assist Adani is likely to have serious negative impacts on Australia’s reputation,” says the United Nations climate chief. Please explain.

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

HISTORY REPEATS You recently published a letter from former mayor Bob Abbot who is supporting an Independent candidate for the seat of Noosa.

While I understand that fellow former councillors will stick together and I acknowledge that Bob Abbot and Frank Pardon can endorse whomever they choose, I will not stand by and watch the re-writing of history, especially as it relates to the Beckmans Road upgrade.

Mr Abbott conveniently omitted from his letter that he represented the community as a Noosa councillor and as mayor between 1997 and 2008. He continued to serve Noosa residents as mayor of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council before de-amalgamation, which I fought hard to achieve.

Many of your readers may not be aware that Beckmans Road was handed over by the State Government to Noosa Council in April 2000. Bob Abbot held the power and the purse strings to do something about Beckmans Road for 12 years and did nothing.

Noosa has lived under a Labor State Government for the past 20 years (with the exception of two years and eight months), and Labor along with Bob Abbot turned a blind eye to the dangers and congestion of Beckmans Road.

In October 2006 the then Labor Government Main Roads Minister Paul Lucas answered a question I asked of him in par-

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liament about when the work would commence on Beckmans Road, and he said and I quote: “Main Roads has no obligation to fund a Tewantin Bypass nor a specific timeframe to construct it.’ (Answer to Question on Notice 1297, October 2006).

Labor made it clear in 2006 that they are not interested in funding the $37 million three phase upgrade and they have not budged to this day. Only the LNP has committed $19 million to fund the first two stages of the much-needed upgrade. These are the facts about Beckmans Road.

Glen Elmes MP, Member for Noosa.

BEST OF CARE Rather belatedly I would like to thank those good and kind people who cared for my lady wife Barbara back in August when she tripped and fell at Noosa Junction. She had to have eight stitches in her forehead and had a nasty gash on her elbow. Unfortunately I became incapacitated by getting the dreaded flu that has knocked off many other elderly folk, a heart attack together with a stomach ulcer which hospitalised me for nearly six weeks in the Noosa, the huge new University and Nambour hospitals - time which gave me ample opportunity to observe the workings of the state’s health services. Also not to forget the after-care people and facilities.

I couldn’t praise highly enough the doctors and staff for their expertise, care, patience, and personal kindness. My hope is that with the coming election no-one is elected who will start tinkering with economies and cut services that make this country one of the world’s most civilised countries.

Len Chiles, Noosa.

PUSH SURVEY Noosa Surf Club is conducting a ‘push survey’ to support its blinkered mindset on the preferred size and seaward location of a new

club building proposed for Peregian Beach.

Misinformation presented by club representatives is disappointing and to suggest such things as underlying coffee rock will hold back sea level rises is embarrassing.

Climate change is scientifically well documented, as is the influence of the ‘18.6 year nodal tide cycle’ in which through one cycle the tides elevate, thus removing sand, then in the next cycle tides decline, allowing sand to again build. This was made very apparent by the Beach Protection Authority when in the late ’70s it placed poles at points along the base of frontal sand dunes. These poles with their metered markings stood exposed some four metres or so above beach level. The timing was at the peak phase of the ‘18.6 year nodal tide cycle’. As the phase declined, sand quickly built up to completely cover the poles and before long they were lost from both sight and memory. In time, with departmental changes, any knowledge that they ever existed also vanished from the record.

In 2013, 37 years on (after two cycles), the poles were again exposed, creating much debate and bewilderment for beachgoers. By this time the dunes had retreated further west, taking hundreds of metres of old BPA fence and leaving the pole at Peregian Beach standing in its position like a lone sentinel, some 20 metres eastward. The current phase of the cycle is beach building. But, with the ever-increasing rate of sea level rise no amount of underlying coffee rock will hold back this westward procession of the dunes.

NSC would be far better served should they conduct real ‘community consultation’.

The latest Census revealed Peregian Beach residents as among the highest educated in Queensland. Also known to be passionate in protecting their village lifestyle, many of these concerned and involved citizens would no doubt offer much for a suitable, sustainable outcome that would meet both community needs and the financial expectations of Noosa Surf Club.

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Sunny, spacious and secure This is a townhouse you simply must own!

Rarely does a townhouse this close to the Noosa River and all that it has to offer come on the market. With only four Townhouses in the complex, with security gated driveway access and it’s own private pool.

Location is everything with Noosaville’s best restaurants and cafe’s and Noosa Village shopping precinct only 1 minute stroll away. Enjoy relaxed afternoon’s along the beautiful Noosa River or catch up with friends for a early morning coffee from one of the many restaurants and waterfront cafe’s along the Esplanade.

Ready for it’s new owners this two storey Townhouse has been freshly painted throughout, along with new carpets and curtains, built in-house vac-maid, air-conditioning on the main level to allow ease of entertaining.

The four spacious bedrooms will allow you to enjoy family holidays with ease and with the privacy of your own pool, summers relaxing in your new home can soon be a reality.

The very spacious Master bedroom is located on the first floor with private balcony to catch the cool river breezes and comes complete with generous WIR, huge bathroom with bath and separate shower area as well as being fully air-conditioned.

There are two additional guest bedrooms and a main bathroom that complete the top floor.

There is also a multi purpose fourth guest master bedroom or entertainment room on the ground floor complete with an additional bathroom with separate toilet and direct access to the sunny side courtyard.

The air-conditioning downstairs main living area and kitchen are designed for todays entertaining needs where you can talk and cook too, with granite bench tops, new Westinghouse dishwasher, electric oven and hotplates, range hood, and plenty of cupboards space.

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TOWNHOUSE CLOSE TO COOLING RIVER RARELY does a townhouse this close to the Noosa River and all that it has to offer come on the market.

There are only four townhouses in the complex with security gated driveway access and residents’ own private pool.

The location is perfect with Noosaville’s best restaurants and cafes and Noosa Village shopping precinct only a one minute stroll away.

The new owners will be able to enjoy relaxed afternoons along the beautiful Noosa River or catch up with friends for an early morning coffee at one of the many restaurants and waterfront cafes along the Esplanade.

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The four spacious bedrooms can easily accommodate family holidays and with a private pool, relaxing summers can soon be a reality.

The spacious master bedroom is located on the first floor with private balcony to catch the cool river breezes and comes complete with a generous walk-in wardrobe, huge bathroom with bath and separate shower area and is fully air-conditioned.

Two additional guest bedrooms and a main bathroom complete the top floor.

There is also a multi-purpose fourth guest master bedroom or entertainment room on the ground floor complete with an additional bathroom with separate toilet and direct access to the sunny side courtyard.

The air-conditioned main living area and kitchen are designed for to make entertaining a breeze.

The sleek kitchen has granite benchtops, a new Westinghouse dishwasher, electric oven and hotplates, range hood, and plenty of cupboard space.

The living spaces are flooded with natural light and offer direct access to the outdoor entertaining space, private pool and courtyard garden space. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: Unit 1, 12 Albert Street, Noosaville Price: Auction Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car, pool View: Friday 24 November 11am-noon, Saturday 25 November 11am-noon. Contact: Ronald Davey for Base Realtors, 0412 206 563

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Preparing your property for storm season can protect your assets and save emergency services resources.

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Reluctance by the building industry to take risks on new products could be hurting productivity gains.

GET READY FOR SUMMER STORMS

DON'T BE AFRAID OF FUTURE SHOCK

IS your property storm-ready?

The summer storm season is already well underway, and more than 400mm of rain fell in the Noosa region in October.

While storm damage accounts for almost half of all home insurance claims, new research from NRMA Insurance shows fewer than one in five people realise storms are the biggest threat to their homes (52 per cent rank theft and crime as their biggest concern), and close to one in three have taken steps to prepare their property for storm season.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services SES assistant commissioner Peter Jeffrey urged home owners and residents to prepare their homes now.

“Last storm season SES volunteers responded to storm-related calls for assistance across the state,” he said.

“We could reduce the number of

NEW systems, products and technologies have the capacity to improve living experiences and drive down ongoing costs, as well as construction costs, but a fear of product failure is stifling change.

Master Builders’ latest survey of industry conditions found only 22 per cent of respondents regularly used new products from new suppliers.

Master Builders’ deputy chief executive officer Paul Bidwell said the reluctance to take a chance and try something different was limiting the opportunity for efficiency gains.

“Builders are worried that if they go with something new or different that it’s going to fail later down the track,” he said.

“Under the QBCC’s Rectification of Building Work Policy, builders can be held liable for structural defects for up to six years and three months after the fact; this

requests for assistance if residents were better prepared and had an emergency plan in place.

“Taking safety precautions like preparing our home as well as having an emergency kit and evacuation plan are very simple, but incredibly effective.

“Getting ready for storm season now will help reduce possible damage and will limit the risk of being injured during storms.”

Storm season runs from October to March and preparing your home for extreme weather events is simple.

Trim overhanging trees and branches, clean out gutters and downpipes, secure or put away loose items in yards or on balconies, check the roof is in good repair and make sure your home and contents insurance is up to date.●

is a long time to have something hanging over your head.

“Because of this, they’re often opting to stick with what they know and purchase through suppliers they have long and enduring relationships with.”

Master Builders believed there was an imperative for the building and construction industry to identify new and improved products, processes and systems that would help drive down the cost of building.

“Innovation is essential to business growth, competitiveness and productivity in our industry,” Mr Bidwell said.

“Competition continues to increase and the cost of building continues to rise, so we need to start looking at new ways of doing things, if we’re going to continue to thrive in the future.”●

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SUBURB PROFILE Population: 4484 Average age: 52 years Average household: 2.2 people Median household weekly income: $1375 Main occupations: Professionals, managers, community and personal service workers.

HOUSES Median price: $900,000 Weekly median advertised rent: $615 12 month capital growth: 13.21%

UNITS Median price: $647,500 Weekly median advertised rent: $520 12 month capital growth: -1.15%

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BEST known for its north-facing bay protected from southerly winds and swell by a series of picturesque points, Noosa Heads’ natural landscape has long been a strong draw for visitors from across the country and around the world.

Since the 1920s tourist have been visiting Noosa Heads but it was in the wake of World War II that the industry began to boom.

Noosa’s green spaces, its world-class national park, absolute beachfront low-rise hotels and the cosmopolitan Hastings Street with its boutique shopping and fine dining, attract tourists again and again, and it’s no surprise that many visitors decide to buy property as an investment or to move to the area.

With skyrocketing property prices in capital cities like Sydney and Melbourne, and the unbeatable lifestyle opportunities Queensland coastal living offers, more city dwellers have been attracted to the suburb.

Elysium Real Estate Noosa principal Sean Cary said Noosa Heads’ location central to Hastings Street, Noosa Junction the Eastern Beaches and the River were part of what made the suburb so popular with residents.

“There is a range of property types that suit most buyers and the undulating terrain gives it interest and great views form some areas,” he said.

“Growth in the area has been very good in the past four years, and values specifically in Elysium have given fantastic returns to owners in that time.

“Two years ago most properties in Elysium were selling in a price range of $650,000 to $850,000, however now it is difficult to find a property priced under $800,000 and we have been achieving prices in excess of $1,500,000 for new homes, which is really exciting to see.”

With the beach on one side, national park on another, and surrounded by canals, there is almost no vacant land remaining in Noosa Heads.

“With very few vacant blocks of land in Noosa Heads, we are seeing more and more older home being renovations renovated, either to sell or simply owners

making improvements with a view to staying for the long term,” Mr Cary said.

“Why would you move from such a great position!

“Rental demand is strong and while we see good demand and low supply in the market we will continue to see growth in prices.” ●

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ELECTION WISH-LIST FOR REAL ESTATE AS the Queensland election looms, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland is urging candidates to consider the needs of the industry that employs about 50,000 Queenslanders, and improve the health of the sector.

The peak body is calling for three things: 1. Expand the first-home buyers grant.

Currently only first-home buyers who are building their first home or buying off the plan are eligible for the grant.

The REIQ argues this locks out thousands of equally-deserving young Queenslanders from the property market.

They are calling for the grant to be broadened to include established homes as well as new builds, arguing it is cheaper to buy an established home than to build, and saying it would bring thousands of young Queenslanders to the property market, especially in regional areas.

2. Abolish stamp duty. The peak

body said the tax was inefficient and disproportionate, that it stalled housing mobility and delivered uneven revenue to the government - bringing revenue up when house prices were up, and lowering revenue when prices dropped.

The REIQ said the 2011 Henry Tax Review suggesting stamp duty should be replaced with a more efficient system was well-founded.

3. Introduce mandatory continuing professional development. The REIQ has said protecting consumers was the reason the body was pushing for mandatory continuing professional development for all real estate practitioners.

Their goal was to ensure real estate agents were as qualified, educated and professional as other professions that handle peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wealth - like accountants and solicitors.

With the Queensland election looming, the state's peak body for the real estate industry has a few requests.

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Time Address 11.00am - 11.45am 91 Ridgeview Drive

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Sunday 10th December

10.00am - 11.00am 1/12 Albert Street

Saturday 25th November

10.00am - 10.45am 10 Bahran Court

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PASSION Put Friday 1 December in your diaries for Sex on Toast - a gig that is sure to be the perfect start to fun-filled summer!

Sex on Toast are an irrepressibly charming 10-man organisation which specialises in raw early ’80s funk, hard-edged new jack swing, blazing improvisation and heartfelt blue-eyed soul.

Hailing from Melbourne, their choreographed stage act, complex arrangements, performative larrikinism and danceability have won the hearts of casual punters and hardcore fans alike, all across Australia. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2014, featuring the lead noosatoday.com.au

singles ‘Takin’ Over’ and ‘Hold My Love’, accompanied by stunning music videos from Peter Savieri (Queen of the Damned, He Died With A Felafel In His Hand, The Muppets) and launching them into sell-out gigs, rave reviews and ecstatic crowds.

‘Oh Loretta’, the first single from their EP ‘Ready’ was released in 2015 as a continuation of Sex On Toast’s sublime studio musicianship and songwriting.

2016 was another stellar year for the band, with the EP ‘Ready’ released - harking back to the days of slick LA studio bands and sophisticated pop bravado, coupled with the energy and tenacity that make Sex

on Toast undeniable.

This summer they’re havin’ a party ... and they only wanna party with you! After the release of their simmering winter slow jam ’4U’, Sex on Toast return once again to introduce the beginnings of their latest phase in the Rough/Ready EP series ’Tonay’.

The second single from the long awaited ‘Rough’ EP is the new jack swing infused ’Party’, taking inspiration from Bobby Brown, NPG-era Prince and Michael Jackson’s Dangerous, all thrown in a blender with heavy metal guitars and Zappa-esque chaos.

Sex on Toast are taking the opportunity

to perform a rare sideshow at The Imperial Hotel while they are on the Sunny Coast for Jungle Love.

Tickets: Pre-sale $10 at The Imperial Hotel, call on 5442 8811, until 4pm on the day. $15 at the door Doors open 7.30pm Don’t forget the courtesy bus ... the Imperial Hotel’s free courtesy bus operates Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm Sundays from 2pm travelling to Eumundi, Belli Park, Cooroy, Doonan, Eerwah Vale, North Arm, and Verrierdale. Phone Gary on 0467 414 171 to book. ●

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THIS WEEK

GIG GUIDE

HOLLIE HARRIS

Thursday 23 November Tewantin Noosa RSL 6pm The Vibe Duo. Flanagan’s Noosa Reef Hotel 7pm Noosa Irish Night.

Friday 24 November Tewantin Bowls Club 6pm Custard Apples.

The Imperial Hotel Eumundi Noon Renny Field.

7pm Annie J. Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Shades of Grey.

Saturday 25 November The Imperial Hotel Eumundi Noon The Brown Trouts.

7pm Milly Krpan.

Villa Noosa 8pm King Social.

Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Soulmen.

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JUSTICE LEAGUE (M) Cast: Gal Gadot, Jason Mamoa, Ray Fisher, Ezra Miller

The thirst, by Jo Nesbo

Every Day Is Christmas, by Sia

There are bodies. There is blood. There are a series of bizarre vampiric murders taking place in Oslo. Harry Hole is reluctantly persuaded to take time off from his new job lecturing at the Police Academy and head a small think-tank aimed at solving the crimes, and of course to catch the murderer. Harry is not happy to return to the Crime Squad, a place which almost destroyed his life and those of the people he holds most dear. But as he looks more closely at the case he begins to suspect a connection between these murders and his one failed case.

The story is tense, with good character building, chilling moments, and intriguing twists right through to the final page. A gripping read from the Noosa library.

- Review from Jenny Carter of Friends of the Noosa Library.

Nearly a decade after becoming widely known as pop music’s quirky vocal powerhouse, Sia finally released a Christmas album.

Everyday is Christmas, which is a refreshing take on festive music you didn’t know you needed, dropped 17 November - just in time for the beginning of the holiday season.

There must be something uniquely challenging about writing original Christmas music that’s both organic and appealing, but leave it to Sia, a seasoned songwriter, to succeed. Everyday is Christmas is a lovely blend of sugary sweet jingles and lovesick ballads that somehow capture both the adult emotional investment of the holidays and the childlike joy you can’t help but feel at Christmas time.

In a year when the big two (Marvel and DC) seemed to be really nailing the superhero genre comes Justice League - the last of the big super hero movies for the year.

This one is DC’s answer to Marvel’s Avengers - bringing all the super heroes together to form one really powerful boy band (plus Wonder Woman) to defeat the evil big bad and save the world from total destruction.

The good news is, while it comes a very obvious fourth out of the four super hero movies this year, it’s still a lot of fun with good chemistry between most of the main cast and only a fake-looking bog-standard outer space baddie dragging it down.

Sunday 26 November Sunshine Beach Surf Club 3pm Late for Woodstock.

The Imperial Hotel Eumundi 2pm Ryan Giles.

PUZZLES Quick Clues

How to solve Sudoku!

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Leaving unoccupied for the holiday (8). 13. “Man On Mars” in some way frightens one (6). 14. Throws something and runs (6). 15. Through the years, running fifty races (6). 16. A number reel drunkenly about in the wood (5). 18. Put out when forced to accommodate us (4).

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The noise from the ramp (6). 17. Song about America revellers enjoy (8). 19. Bother! It’s awaiting attention! (2-2).

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WHAT’S ON KEV'S AUSTRALIAN ROOTS

BETTER THAN THE BLUES

BY HOLLIE HARRIS

The Soul Men Brothers Tribute Band was formed in mid-2009 in response to a call for a Soul Rhythm and Blues review in South East Queensland. The resulting band has been named the The Soul Men and they have presented their tribute to the Blues Brothers at several venues from Tweed Heads to Ipswich, and north to the Sunshine Coast.

This 12-piece band comprises some of the finest musicians in Queensland, with members coming from the Gold Coast, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. The band performs faithful reproductions of Blue Brothers numbers in a high octane scintillating musical entertainment experience and is versatile enough to provide music in a variety of

four million mark. Without traditional media support, all of Kevin Bloody Wilson’s albums and DVDs have achieved gold sales status globally, with many reaching Platinum, and one, ‘Kev’s Back’, awarded an amazing quadruple platinum. Kev’s recordings can be found in such diverse locations as Outback Australia to Antarctica. From Big-Rig road trains to the console of Prince Charles’ Aston Martin.

It seems ironic that 25 years ago, Kevin Bloody Wilson was being arrested for performing his songs in public, yet on Australia Day in January 2010, he was officially nominated for Australian Of The Year for doing exactly the same thing.

Now, Kev tours often in Australia and internationally, always to large audiences of adoring fans. He maintains his stringent tour schedule because of his love of live shows, and the incredible interaction he has with the multitude of fanatical Kev fans worldwide.

Grab your tickets at www.villanoosa. com.au quickly, as this one is sure to sell out. ●

THE WARMTH OF OLD IRELAND

BY HOLLIE HARRIS According to Irish singer-harpist Hilary O’Neill, Christmas is not Christmas without the blarney. Sharing stories has always been part of Irish culture, and combining them with songs and music is a tradition reaching back to the ancient bards.

In her new show titled A Celtic Christmas, Hilary promises a joyful concert of carols, harp and blarney.

“While the audience will know most of the songs, I do include some lesserknown carols from other cultures,” Hilary said. “The stories I tell are drawn from both history and myth, and take the form of rhyming and rhythmic poems.”

In verse, she slices open a Christmas pudding full of stories to make you

laugh and cry. Situations we can all relate to - from patchwork extendedfamily gatherings, to the plight of trying to choose the right presents. She tells of ancient Celtic customs that have now become Yuletide standards, and anecdotes of crafty little people sheltering from wind, rain and snow.

Hilary is a recent resident on the Sunshine Coast. Having grown up in Ireland surrounded by music and folklore, she studied singing in London, Hamburg, Berlin and Adelaide, and has worked internationally as a concert artist.

Thursday 7 December, 7pm Eumundi School of Arts Hall.

Sunday 10 December, 3pm Cooran Hall.

Thursday 14 December, 7pm Maleny Community Centre.

Bookings on 0415 323 899, and tickets are $30 at the door (groups $25). ●

NIGHT OFFERS KILLER TRIBUTE In the competitive world of tribute shows and corporate entertainment, one act stands alone. An act that showcases the music of the greatest rock band of the 20th century and pays homage to the most charismatic and flamboyant front man of all, Freddie Mercury. This show is “The Killer Queen Show”.

Imagine a show that feature the musical legacy, energy and iconic performances of this great rock band.

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The Kevin Bloody Wilson Show is not just a concert performance, it’s a full-on event and an opportunity to tick from your bucket-list a chance to see Australia’s most unique international comedy legend. Kevin has become a national institution - a must-see for any person wanting to see absolute original Australian comedy.

Hitting Villa Noosa’s V Room next Thursday night from 8pm, this is one show not to miss.

His recently released biography ‘DILLIGAF, The Life And Rhymes Of Kevin Bloody Wilson’ is a raucous, earthy, in-depth look at perhaps one of the only Australian comedians who has not bowed to the pressures of political correctness.

Kevin Bloody Wilson’s story is remarkable. He has become a part of Australian culture, a part of who we are and how we define ourselves. His DILLIGAF attitude is a quality to be envied.

He’s been listed in Who’s Who, his entire body of work has been preserved for future generations with the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra and his fan base stretches from Broken Hill to Buckingham Palace.

Kevin Bloody Wilson is also the only international artist who can shift seamlessly between an outback pub to the hallowed halls of the London Palladium.

His record sales are now nudging the

other styles.

The front line includes Jake Blues, who has previously performed this role at Universal Studios Japan, a role he won in a worldwide audition. Elwood provides the perfect foil singing his share of songs and Queen Mousette excels singing the songs of Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner.

She is so good the band had to add more classic R 'n' B numbers to the show to allow her to respond to the calls of encore.

Come along to the Tewantin Noosa RSL club Saturday 25 November to witness a truly professional, well put together, foot tapping, shoe shuffling, fun night out. ●

Killer Queen. Already an experienced and versatile performer, Johnny Blunt decided to pay homage to the greatest rock act of all time. Add a hot band of Queensland’s best session musicians, a wardrobe of detailed and exactly replicated costumes, a stage presence second to none and you have The Killer Queen Show..

Friday 1 December they come to the Tewantin Noosa RSL club in the Diggers Bar. Tickets are on sale now through reception with members only costing $10 and non-members paying $20. Book early. ●

UPCOMING EvENTS LUNCH SPECIAL 2 courses : $28.00pp includes a complimentary glass of house wine, beer, juice or soft drink.

SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER Seafood Platter for two : $59.90 Includes a glass of champagne each

DECEMBER 1ST Beer, Beef and Bugs is a 3 course lunch including a beer with each course : $55.00pp

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BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - 5455 6688 Open 6 Days - Tuesday to Sunday – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Christmas Market and Repair Fair Saturday 2 December, 11am - 4pm • • • •

Over 30 Market stalls • Special appearance by Santa Clause Bring your broken teddy’s to the Elves toy repair workshop Bring your broken items to the Noosa Men’s Shed repair shop Children’s workshops And much more!

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BY HOLLIE HARRIS Catch the sea breezes and take in the views of Laguna Bay and beyond from The Noosa Reef Hotel for the ultimate Noosa dining experience.

The Noosa Reef Hotel is thrilled to unveil its refurbishment capturing true Noosa style and its beautiful surrounds as well as a brand new summer menu.

There are plenty of tasty options for the whole family to enjoy on the summer menu at affordable prices.

The newly appointed head chef Michael O’Rouke who has many years of experience working on the coast has added his personally touch to the menu.

A must try is the Reef Rotisserie with tender flavoursome cuts of roasted meat, tenderised with rubs and marinades and perfectly matched with fresh sides dishes. It is truly sensational.

The Noosa Reef Hotel has your weekends covered with the well-known value of Seafood Sundays and kids will be entertained with face painting every Friday and Saturday nights from 5.30pm.

The kids have never seen a kids room quite like this - decked out with a minicinema, retro video games and a must-see climbing wall, they will be entertained all night long.

Dine at the Noosa Reef Hotel seven days a week from 11.30am lunch and dinner from 5.30pm. ●

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CRUMBED PORK STEAKS WITH APPLE MASH

GREAT VALUE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY

BY HOLLIE HARRIS

INGREDIENTS · 1 tablespoon basil pesto. · 50g butter, softened. · 700g sebago potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped. · 300g Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, roughly chopped. · 1/3 cup milk. · 1/3 cup plain flour. · 1 egg. · 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs. · 8 (500g total) pork sizzle steaks. · 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil. · 300g green beans, trimmed. · Zest of 1 lemon.

METHOD 1. Combine pesto and butter in a small bowl.

Set aside until required.

2. Place potato and apple in a large saucepan.

Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high.

Boil for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain well.

Return to pan. Mash until smooth.Add milk.

Season with salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Cover to keep warm.

3. Place the flour on a plate.Whisk egg with a tablespoon water in a shallow bowl. Place breadcrumbs on a plate.Working with one steak at a time, coat in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then coat in breadcrumbs, pressing to secure. Place on a plate.

4. Heat oil in a large frying pan over mediumhigh heat. Cook steaks for two minutes each side or until golden and just cooked through.

Transfer to paper towel to drain.

5. Meanwhile, cook beans in a saucepan of boiling water for one minute or until bright green and just tender. Drain well.Toss with lemon zest. Season. Serve steak with mash, beans and pesto butter.

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Maisie’s Seafood and Steakhouse is a great value, family-friendly restaurant which has become a bit of a Noosa icon.

The friendly team is always willing to go the extra mile for diners, offering topquality dishes made using local produce.

Located along the iconic waterfront on the Noosa River on Gympie Terrace, you can enjoy a drink from their wine list and watch the boats cruise along the river.

Good old-fashioned table service in an idyllic setting outdoors or the warm and welcoming indoor seating, make this family owned and locally operated restaurant a local favourite.

The friendly, relaxed atmosphere, alongside a rich Australian history, adds to the ambience of Maisie’s Seafood and Steakhouse.

Dishes are freshly prepared and delivered quickly to your table, ensuring that you enjoy the finest quality cuisine each time you visit.

With a menu offering a large range of dishes, there is something delicious to satisfy the whole family.

Find Maisie’s Seafood and Steakhouse at 247 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville or phone 5449 7497 to make your reservation. ●

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To new friends and old, come along and make our Club your â&#x20AC;&#x153;home away from homeâ&#x20AC;?- we know you will enjoy our hospitality!

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

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

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

Noosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best takeaway fish and chips.

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

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Enjoy amazing buttery pastries, sourdough batards and gorgeous French provincial style cooking

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

Rich blend of Mediterranean cuisine and warm flavours of North Africa & Southern Spain

9/13 Garnet St, Cooroy Tuesday to Saturday 8am to 4pm (07) 5472 0077 facebook.com/ maisondeprovencesunshinecoast

255 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Open 7 days 6am to 2.30pm (07) 5449 8833 facebook.com/grindnoosa

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IMPERIAL HOTEL EUMUNDI Good old fashioned table service, delicious food, cold beer and wine and live entertainment 1 Etheridge St, Eumundi 7 days a week from 10am till late (07) 5442 8811 imperialhoteleumundi.com.au

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

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Enjoy a hearty breakfast or an appetising dinner complimented by draught beer, cider on tap plus over 20 wines to choose from

Over 50 cocktails and 40 Tapas to choose from.

Taste tempting hamburgers made from the freshest produce handpicked from local producers and our chicken is naturally hormone free

249 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Open from 12 noon till late (07)5447 1818 facebook.com/iStapas

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

Weddings, Functions & Special Occasions. Fully Licenced

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IVORY PALMS RESORT RESTAURANT

73 Hilton Terrace, Noosaville Breakfast and Dinner (07) 54731898 facebook.com/pkspizzabar

MAISIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:30pm 7 days a week (07) 5440 5228 beloportonoosa.com.au

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BY HOLLIE HARRIS Did you know Samba offers a 100 per cent gluten-free menu? Since opening its doors in 2010, Samba on Gympie Terrace in Noosaville has become so much more than a steakhouse, more than a tasty meal by the sparkling Noosa River. Samba has become a state of mind.

Whether dining solo, with friends, or family, the experienced and attentive staff will see to all your needs, while you sit back and relax.

Samba serves all you can eat feasts, as well as a-la-carte options.

The chefs are passionate about carefully selecting the freshest produce from local suppliers. Serving up generous portions

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They are fully licensed and known for their delicious Brazilian cocktail, Caipirinha, so you can take in a fiery sunset over the Noosa River while enjoying a drink.

Continuing the best possible service and quality meals at a reasonable price is Sambaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key mission.

Try their latest taste sensation option called Taste of Samba with three meats of your choice and three delicious sides for only $28.50. With more house made desserts and even better side dishes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time you re-visited Samba.

Nowhere else has the upbeat vibe quite like Samba - located at 251 Gympie Terrace.

Phone 5449 9577 for your booking. â&#x2014;?

Homemade Burgers Healthy Salads Awesome Sauces â&#x20AC;&#x153;A quality taste sensation that satisies gastronomically and economicallyâ&#x20AC;?

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NOOSA BOATHOUSE

PIZZAMI GOURMET PIZZA BAR

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

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

Proudly keeping to the basics of pizza making in order to serve the highest quality pizzas

6am to 2pm (most days) 185 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville (07) 5474 1770 facebook.com/escocaferestaurant

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Cnr Kingfisher and Heron Steet, Peregian Beach Wed to Sun 12 to 8.30pm, Tues 4pm to 8.30pm Closed Monday 07 5471 2300 pizzami.com.au

A combination of passion, fresh produce and special sauces makes a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bloody Beautifulâ&#x20AC;? experience every time.

Shop 2/14 Thomas Street, Noosaville

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

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Located in an airy setting with views of the water, offering brekkie, steak, seafood dishes and cocktails.

Locally owned, family run gluten free, dairy free cafĂŠ. Healthy food with stacks of flavour and Vegan options available

Noosa Marina, 2 Parkyn Ct, Tewantin Open Lunch 7 days 11.30 am to 3.00 pm Tues to Sun 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm Breakfast: Sat 9 am to 11.00 am (07) 5474 1100 riverdecknoosa.net.au

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2. Sophia Dress - Monochrome. Handloomed, printed and stitched in cottonsilk, $179.95, from ella & sunday Noosaville.

3. Goondiwindi Cotton from Distinctions Boutique, Tewantin. 4. Reefe Solar Pump and Fountain Kit with solar panel, $485, from Cooroy Pump and Solar, Cooroy.

5. Flamingo Cushion, $45, from Daydream Leisure Noosaville. 6. Tropix Cushion, $45, from Daydream Leisure Noosaville.

7. Black White Monsteria Doorstop, $19.95, from Daydream Leisure Noosaville.

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FARM ANIMALS A TREAT

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Noosa Community Support aged care client Joyce was “over the moon” to be in close contact with farm animals again.

Having had a hobby farm in Hervey Bay with a menagerie of goats, pigs and chickens, she felt back at home surrounded by baby animals brought to the centre from Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farm.

Joyce joined other clients and local children from Noosa Leisure Centre activity program and Busy Bee Childcare Centre to enjoy the animals on Monday.

Fellow-client Rennie said it was lovely

to see the young children playing with the animals.

It was obvious the children enjoyed handling the animals, feeding the goats and watching the duck splash in the pool and the piglets digging in the ground.

Noosa Community Support Centrebased Care supervisor Geoff Brittain said Noosa Leisure Centre, Noosa Community Support and Noosa Library Service were working together to bring both ends of the age spectrum together.

“Research shows that when young children and older adults spend time together, both generations benefit,” he said. ●

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Is this the handle.

Cut piggy.

Joyce holds a chicken for one of the children.

Stop for a picture.

Noosa councillors Jess Glasgow and Ingrid Jackson meet some of the locals.

Rennie helps out the children.

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BY HOLLIE HARRIS We all need sleep but many of us don’t get enough or get poor quality sleep which can have a huge effect on your health.

Numerous studies in people like shift workers have linked poor sleep to health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and mental illness. That’s because your body needs sleep to recover from everyday stresses and prepare for the next day. Why not spend a little time trying to prepare yourself to enjoy a solid, nourishing sleep. After all, we spend a quarter of our lives doing it.

1. Create a comfy bedroom Your bedroom should be quiet, comfortable and relaxing. Aim to get the temperature just right (most people sleep best at about 16 degrees Celsius) and wear earplugs if you

need to. Make sure your bed is inviting and has a comfy mattress. According to a recent study by Loughborough University’s Clinical Sleep Research Unit, 46 per cent of people are kept awake by an uncomfortable bed.

2. Sleep and wake up at the same time every day How much sleep we each need varies and may depend on how old or active you are.

But one thing that’s clear is that sleeping and waking up at the same time every day helps our internal body clock function properly. This helps your body to know when it is time to prepare for the next day by triggering physiological changes to make you more alert.

3. Control your exposure to light Your body clock relies on light to work out what time it is, which is why habits like watching television and using electronic

devices late at night can keep you awake.

Aim to get enough light in the day, preferably from the sunlight, since indoor light isn’t always bright enough to keep us alert. Before you go to bed, dim the lights as you start to unwind.

4. Eat your last meal two to three hours before bed Eating just before bedtime is likely to make you uncomfortable and disrupt your sleep.

It also sends the wrong signals to your body which uses food to give you energy to be active.

Caffeine, alcohol and big meals are particularly disruptive to sleep, so steer clear of these. If you are hungry, have a light snack instead. Milk and oats are good options.

5. Relax beforehand Having a routine to help you unwind before

bed will make it easier for you to drift off.

This may involve meditating, having a hot bath, or listening to some relaxing music whatever works for you.

Switching off when you’re worried can be particularly difficult. If worrying keeps you awake, try writing down a list of your concerns to deal with the next day. If your worries persist and lack of sleep begins to affect your daily activities, then it’s best to speak to a doctor for help.

6. Be active in the day Exercise helps tire your body, so you are more likely to sleep well. Try to fit in some kind of physical activity for at least 30 minutes five days a week, just be sure to finish this at least two hours before your bedtime. ●

DEMENTIA CARE BACKED BY EDUCATION

BY MARGARET MACCOLL While Noosa Care aims to expand its dementia unit by 48 beds to meet a growing waiting list, it is also thinking laterally with an aim to educate the community to become more dementia friendly.

Noosa Care spokeswoman Danah Wood said they hoped to educate local businesses across Noosa and Cooroy over the next 12 months to enable the region to become a dementia friendly community.

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education to local council, business, schools and service providers, so that people living with dementia can continue to have a life worth living as part of the Cooroy-Noosa community,” she said.

There are more than 413,106 Australians living with dementia, and this is expected to increase to over 540,000 by 2025.

Noosa Care is offering one-hour education sessions in December covering what dementia is and what it isn’t and some simple skills to communicate with and assist people living with dementia.

Noosa Care has changed the life for the better for John Simpson and his family after his wife Lyn moved to the dementia unit about eight months ago.

Last week John and Lyn went out to dinner with family to celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary. It was the first time he’d felt comfortable to take her out since she moved to the unit.

John said Lyn had been diagnosed with Alzheimers about two years ago, with the illness affecting her personality.

“I didn’t know what to do,” he said. After

finding a place for Lyn at Noosa Care, he feels like he’s fallen on his feet.

“They’ve settled her down. I’ve got my wife back again,” he said. “She’s started on these drugs and they’ve been able to stabilise her. She’s happy with the staff. When you go there you feel like you’re at home.”

While Noosa Care is in the planning stage of its expansions, its Dementia Friendly Business classes will be held on 5 and 6 December at Cooroy Library.

For more information, phone Noosa Care’s Sandra Gilbert on 5335 8403. ●

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DOING THE WASHING DOES COUNT Do you have to break a sweat to reap the health benefits of physical activity? In a study of women age 65 and older, just 30 minutes a day of light exercise like running errands and cleaning the house was linked to a lower risk of death.

Moderate-intensity exercise, like leisurely bike riding or brisk walking, was associated with an even greater reduction in risk. The authors say that improving doing more light and moderate physical activity could be almost as effective as rigorous exercise at preventing disease and prolonging life.

“The paradigm needs to shift when we think about being active,” says senior author Andrea LaCroix, professor of family medicine and public health at the University of California San Diego.

For the study, LaCroix and her colleagues asked 6000 women, aged 65 to 99, to wear activity-tracking accelerometers for seven days as they went about their daily activities. The women were then followed for an average of three years.

Based on the data from the women’s activity trackers, the researchers found that those who got at least 30 minutes of light physical activity a day were 12 per cent less likely to die, compared to those who got less. Those who got an additional 30 minutes of moderate activity were 39 per cent less likely to die.

Light physical activity includes just about any type of behaviour that isn’t sitting down: walking to the mailbox,

Every bit of activity helps, according to a recent study. benefits are substantial and independent of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.”

But national guidelines still recommend that adults over age 65 follow the same guidelines as younger people: to get at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week. And recent analyses, compiled from studies in which adults self-reported their levels of physical activity, have suggested that older adults have to log moderate-to-vigorous exercise in order to reduce their risk of early death.

LaCroix says her new study refutes that

strolling around the neighbourhood and doing laundry. Activities like these account for more than 55 per cent of older adults’ daily activity, says LaCroix, so the fact that they were protective in this study is very good news.

“We’ve always been told that this type of activity isn’t enough to do you good,” says LaCroix.

“But what we have here is solid evidence that light physical activity reduces a woman’s risk of dying over the next three to four years, and we see the

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“What makes our study stronger than those others is that we used a device that was able to measure all of the movements we do in our daily lives,” she says. ●

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The Cancer Council Queensland study[1], published in the International Journal of Cancer, examined melanoma incidence and mortality rates from the past 20 years, with incidence rates now plateauing in those aged 40-59, and declining in those aged under 40.

Cancer Council Queensland’s Head of Research Professor Joanne Aitken said the turnaround in melanoma rates was the result of more than 30 years of skin cancer prevention and early detection campaigns.

“Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, with around 3700 people diagnosed with melanoma each year,” Professor Aitken said.

“The findings are extremely promising and give good evidence that long-running melanoma prevention and early detection campaigns have resulted in a fall in the burden of melanoma across successive generations.

“Cancer Council’s signature Slip, Slop, Slap campaign, which launched in the early 1980s and expanded to include Seek and Slide more recently, started a shift in sun protective behaviours which is now showing results.

“Melanomas that result from sun exposure can present many years after the damage is done.

“Queenslanders aged 60 and over who did not grow up with prevention campaigns, continue to experience higher rates of melanoma. However, we are now seeing rates decline in younger generations who have been influenced by prevention campaigns from an early age.

“Melanoma remains one of the most preventable cancers, and if detected early, most cases can be treated successfully.”

For the study, Cancer Council Queensland researchers in collaboration with researchers at the University of Queensland, the QIMR-Berghofer Medical Research Institute and the Princess Alexandra Hospital, examined incidence and mortality rates of invasive melanomas over a 20-year period, from 1995 to 2014 (the latest data available).

Mortality rates have also started to decline by two per cent annually in males aged 40-59, and by three per cent annually in both male and females under 40.

Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said prevention and early detection remained key to combatting this disease.

“Sun safety continues to play a major role in preventing skin cancer through the use of protective measures when the UV Index is three or above,” Ms McMillan said.

“The findings of this study make a compelling case for the continuation and strengthening of public health efforts to reduce the incidence and mortality of melanoma not only in Queensland but around the world.“

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GETTING THERE IN ONE PIECE Before heading off on your holiday, take the time to make sure you all get there in one piece.

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way passenger side airbags deploy. · Positioning your sat-nav; If fitted to the windscreen, it should be low down to minimise the intrusion into the driver’s field of view. Consider placing it in the lower right corner of the windscreen to minimise obstruction to the driver’s vision. · Check your headlights; Incorrect headlight alignment is a prime cause of dazzle for drivers and is a common source of complaint. If the beams

are wildly out of alignment it may be necessary to temporarily cover each light in turn to determine in which direction they need to be adjusted. · Sharing the road; It’s important for drivers to be aware of other road users like cyclists, trucks, emergency vehicles and animals. · eep a safe distance from other vehicles on the road to maintain safe break distance should you need it. · Take your time. Get there in one piece

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COMMUNITY UPDATES PROBUS CLUB MEETING The next general meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Probus Club will take place at the Tewantin RSL at 9.45am on 27 November. Our speakers this month are President Paul and wife Rhonda who will entertain us with their travels overseas. Visitors welcome. For more information phone Geoff Bailue on 0418 145 034.

CHRISTMAS SEWING NEWS The Guilded Lilies Tewantin Neighbourhood Group of the Australian Sewing Guild Inc will meet on Saturday 25 November for our Christmas Luncheon from 10am-2pm at the Masonic Hall, cnr Moorindil and Toolar streets, Tewantin. Bring a gift for a 2-12 year old, the gifts will then be wrapped for charity. Also bring the Kimono and best item you have made this year and a plate of finger food. For more information phone Iris on 5415 1448.

SLOW FOOD NOOSA MEETING The 2018 Annual General Meeting for Slow Food Noosa Inc will take place on Tuesday 28 November at 4pm at Tait Duke Cottage, Earl Street, Tewantin. Registration commences at 3.45pm and attendees are invited to join the committee after the meeting for refreshments. Please RSVP by Friday 24 November to Erika Hackett on 0409 300 007 or Nola Goldstein, secretary, on 0412 303 122.

FRIDAY FORUM The final Friday Environment Forum for 2017 is on 24 November. Noosa Parks Association members and friends will enjoy an eco-cruise on a Noosa Ferry on Friday morning instead of the usual forum at the Environment Centre. Those people with a booking should be ready to board the ferry at the Noosa Marina at 9.30am. The cruise is sold-out. Everyone is sure to have an enjoyable time while learning about birds of the Noosa River. Drawing upon her experience Valda McLean will help others identify birds seen during the trip.

Friday Environment Forums will return to the Noosa Parks Association Environment

WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS Weekly roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels from Monday 27 November to Friday 1 December.

Monday drivers: Maya, Marie, Anne and Phil, Andrew, Judy and Julie, Doug and Claudia, Margaret and Michelle.

Kitchen: Martina, Stephen, Len, Neil.

Tuesday drivers: Alice, John Mc, Rob and Kevin, Jan and Bob, Tania and friends, Fiona, Robin.

Kitchen: Jo, George, Ashleigh, Christine.

Wednesday drivers: Des and Ian, Cheryl and Lil, Ray, Victor, Rhoda and Heather, Ron, Joy. Kitchen: Judi, Sandy, Elfie, Glenis, Jerry.

Thursday drivers: Denise, Joan and Margaret, Lesley, Victor, Ingrid and Bob, Jan and Wendy, Nina.

Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Elfie, John, Vicki.

Friday drivers: Peter B., Therese, Peter, Cheryl and Lil, Lynne and Kay, Bryan and Terry, Rosalie and Jack.

Kitchen: Charlotte, Sandy, Elfie, Mark, Neville.

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

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

GROUPS TAKE POLL POSITION Noosa Botanic Garden Friends and the Noosa Men's Shed are happy the State Government election has co-incided with their November plant sale on 25 November at the Noosa District State High School which is also a major polling booth venue.

“Now with Saturday 25th also being election day, voters attending this booth will be able to also purchase plants to refresh their gardens for summer or perhaps as Christmas gifts’” organiser Jill Brownlee said.

Local bromeliad grower John Phillips will be assisting the Noosa Men's Shed by contributing some of his fabulous plants to the fund-raiser.

Over the past two years the Noosa Botanic Garden Friends have had a supportive relationship with the Noosa District State High School agricultural unit, which has provided their Centre on 2 February 2018 with a wide range of topics and interesting guest speakers planned for the year ahead. Visit www.noosaparks.au for more information.

COUNTRY NOOSA AGM Members of Country Noosa Inc are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held Saturday 9 December from 8.30am1.30pm at Rural Futures Centre Noosa Landcare, Pavilion Street, Pomona.

CHRISTMAS SALE AT WALLACE HOUSE The popular annual Christmas sale is on again and the clever creative members of Noosa Arts and Crafts have provided a wide selection and diverse range of beautifully handcrafted jewellery, art, ceramics, toys, dolls clothes, household decor, cushions, needlework, beautifully smocked children’s clothing for girls and boys are not forgotten, quilting, handmade books, cards, Christmas decorations and much more. The Christmas Sale at Wallace House, Wallace Park, Noosaville is from 1-8 December from 9am to 3.30pm. Further inquiries to 0411 244 304.

MAJESTIC THEATRE DOCUMENTARY Brilliant, emotion charged documentary, Black Hole, showing a behind the scenes look at the mining industry in Australia, is being screened on Friday 24 November at 7pm and Sunday 26 November at 2pm at the Majestic Theatre, Pomona. Tickets $10pp on line on our website or $12 at the door. For more information visit www.themajestictheatre.com.au.

SINGERS WANTED Singers if you enjoy music and think you would like to join a fun loving, vibrant, friendly group who sing beautiful, joyful, easy to learn songs from around the world, we would love to hear from you. We are a community choir, so no auditions. We are based in central Pomona and meet Tuesdays at 6.30-8.30pm. Call Joan on 5447 7369 for more details.

GUEST MEDIUM Sunrise Spiritual Church and Spiritual Growth Centre, Tinbeerwah Hall, Sunrise Road, hosts special guest, international psychic medium Jason McDonald - The Spirit Whisperer - to their service at 10am on 26

Masonic Hall, Moorindal Street, Tewantin at 1pm for beginners for first half hour then intermediate and advanced after 3pm. All are welcome with or without partners. Intermediate to advanced dance class at Woombye Hall, Thursdays 9.30am. Phone Andrew and crew on 0429 829 328.

UKULELE CLASSES The last term for the year for ukulele for raw beginners will be starting soon. No music experience needed. Come and learn to play some Christmas Carols and impress your family. For information phone 0410 573 629.

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Students with Botanical Garden friends. shadehouse and seed-raising facilities, while the Botanic Garden volunteers raised sufficient funds to build their own propagation shed at the Noosa Botanic Garden in 2018.

The plant sale is from 9am to noon at the school farm in Tulip Street, Cooroy. ● November. For more information phone Rev Laine Harry on 0428 773 133.

COOLUM AND DISTRICT RED CROSS MEETING Our next meeting will be Christmas lunch held on Wednesday 13 December at 11.45am for 12 at Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club, Coolum Beach. We will be at Bunnings Maroochydore on 16 and 17 December with our Christmas raffle and wrapping presents. Ring Robyn on 0409 124 460 for more details.

CHOIR CONCERT Winter Wonderland A Cappella Choir Concert, directed by Andrew Emmet and featuring popular Good Vibrations and classical Spiritsong will be held at the Uniting Church Hall, Werin Street, Tewantin on Friday 8 December at 7.30pm. Admission $12, concessions $10. Phone 5474 1498 or email andrewjemmet@gmail.com

WETLAND RESTORATION Noosa and District Landcare is looking for volunteers to help restore Peregian wetland on Sunday 26 November from 7.45-11am.

Meet at the North Peregian Skate Park, Kingfisher Drive. RSVP by Thursday 23 November to info@noosalandcare.org or call 5485 2468. Morning tea will be provided.

U3A NOOSA TALKS PROGRAMME USC talks are at 2pm at U3A, Tewantin Friday 24 November: Dr Ken Lynn: The women scientists who made a difference.

Friday 1 December: Jan Brown: Armchair Travel - Diving off Indonesia 2017 Full details available on U3A website www. u3anoosa.org.au or phone reception on 5440 5500.

FABULOUS 50S PLUS GROUP We are a fun, friendly, seniors group who welcomes newcomers to join us for morning coffee every Monday from 10am at the Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina and Thursdays from 10am at the Boathouse on the Noosa River.

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

SOCIAL DANCE Social Dance Classes are held on Sundays at

Casual Bridge is on offer the first and third Sunday of every month from 1.30pm to 4pm at Noosa Bridge Club, 3 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. $2 per person and please come as a pair. Phone 5447 1341 for further information.

BALLROOM DANCING Every Tuesday evening from 7pm to 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, or come and visit.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Alcoholics Anonymous meeting will be held Saturdays from 5.30-6.30pm 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 Rd at 10am on second and fourth Sunday of the month. Guest speakers and healing meditation. All welcome. Phone Rev Laine on 0428 773 133.

PERMACULTURE NOOSA 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. We garden every Friday morning from 9-11am. 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 email andrewjemmet@gmail.com or phone 5474 1498. Spiritsong sings in Tewantin on Wednesday evenings.

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AROUND THE GROUNDS

The Fighter Of The Night award went to Dolphins Conrad Trotman.

FOOTBALL PLAYERS PACK A PUNCH

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SLAMMERS TAKE ON THE DODGERS WITH A WILL NOOSA SOFTBALL Action from Saturday’s Under 15s Noosa softball matches with Slammers taking on Dodgers and a second Dodgers team against Redsox.

The Under 15s and Little Leaguers braved the rain early Saturday morning before the rest of the day’s games were

U15 Dodgers vs Redsox

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Softball is played at the Noosa Softball grounds in Tewantin every Saturday with boys and girls from four years of age in Little League skills training, through to competition in Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s and social matches for men and women. ●

U15 Slammers vs Dodgers.

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Last Saturday evening at the Noosa Leisure Centre, football players and fans from around the coast gathered for the eighth annual Contender of the Codes charity boxing tournament.

With players from Dolphins Rugby Union, Tigers AFL, Pirates Rugby League and the Lions Soccer Club stepping forward to box for their clubs, an entertaining evening was assured.

With the program under control of promoter Butch Smith and the fights refereed by local boxing celebrity Israel Kani, the evening went well.

What the contestants lacked in style they made up with plenty of enthusiasm.

Perhaps what was one of the best bouts of the evening was an exhibition bout between two ten-year-olds, Jackson Smith and Jackson Thomas.

Both boys - who after months of training at Isreal's NBO club - are about to embark on a career as amateur boxers; despite their youth they showed plenty of promise. We wish them and Israel all the best in their careers.

Points for wins were allocated to each club and at the end of the fight card it was announced that the Dolphins Rugby Union club had come out on top, thus making them the recipients of the winner’s trophy, the Mick Hamilton Sporting Community Shield.

Jackson Smith and Jackson Thomas.

The Brad McLean Medal for the fighter of the night went to Dolphins Conrad Trotman. With a good left jab followed by plenty of good scoring short right hands his win was well deserved.

Presenting the awards, Mick Hamilton thanked all involved for their efforts in making it a successful evening; and in particular thanked the fans for their support.

Once again Butch and Israel gave us an entertaining fundraising evening. ●

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LIFE OF BRINE

PHIL JARRATT

WAVE POOLS, RULES It came as no surprise when the World Surf League announced last week that Kelly Slater’s prototype wave pool in Lemoore, Central California, will host a world tour event in September 2018, book-ended against the Hurley Pro at Trestles, which is held in real waves.

In making the announcement about what is now known as “the WSL Surf Ranch Facility”, new WSL boss Sophie Goldschmidt said: “We’re only scratching the surface of how this technology can be applied and it is completely game-changing for the sport.”

No question about that, although whether the changes are for better or for worse is a matter for conjecture. What is undeniable though, is that the Slaterdriven technology has created the best quality man-made wave we’ve ever seen. It’s not quite two years since we saw the first footage of Slater shivering in the cool of a December morning as the first perfect wave rolled off the production line, then shaking with excitement as he rubbered up and got out there to tame a few.

Awesome stuff, except it looked like, well, this endless and perfect little wave, a bit like Johnno’s on a good day. Super fun, but it’s not going to bite you. Since then, the Kelly Slater Wave Company r and d team have been back to the drawing board, tweaking and experimenting, and developing a different-looking left down the other side of the pool. The honour of christening that baby was given to Pipe legend Gerry Lopez, now 68, and in the footage we saw, he looked as calm and self-assured as he always did at Pipe. What we didn’t see was the 20 or so of his failed attempts to paddle into the fast-moving machine, or getting in and getting pitched.

I’ve now spoken to about half a dozen people who have ridden the wave at different stages of its development, and they all agree on one thing: it is a serious wave, steep, fast and pitching out over a few inches of water above a rock-hard base. If you fall, you hurt.

Following a trial event in September, the WSL opened up the pool to a bunch of the legends of pro surfing. Our first world pro champion Peter Townend took one look at it and decided to watch proceedings from the back of Terry Ahue’s jet ski. Rabbit Bartholomew never got to his feet and got

Your humble columnist somewhat dwarfed by ambassadors Jordan Mercer and Josh Constable.

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Artist’s impression of the Surf Lakes facility. pitched so badly on one wave that he was visibly shaken. Ian Cairns jagged a few shoulders, but he was on a SUP so it doesn’t count.

The point is that Surf Ranch, unlike every other wave pool in development, is not a playground, and for now the WSL doesn’t want it to be one. They possibly don’t want the tour event to be for spectators either, which is sensible, given that Lemoore is an unremarkable rural town of about 25,000 people in California’s Central Valley, about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and at an elevation of 70 metres, nippy in the mornings and stinking hot in the afternoon. If you’re looking for entertainment, there’s an 18-hole golf course (of course there is, we’re talking Kelly Slater) and the Sarah A. Mooney Memorial Museum set in a Victorian-era house. That’s about it.

Interestingly, just as the Surf Ranch event was being announced, so too was the location of the much-hyped Surf Lakes wave pool project, set to be Australia’s first.

In a case of parallel universes, Surf Lakes

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is also to be situated somewhere where hardly anything ever happens - halfway between Rockhampton and Yeppoon.

Six hours north of Noosa is a long way to drive to surf in a pool, and despite having a few natural waves - I’ve surfed Emu Park at shoulder height and even had good waves at Great Keppel off a cyclone swell - there’s not really a big enough local surf community to justify it. But Surf Lakes CEO Aaron Trevis told Rockhampton’s Morning Bulletin that the site was ideal for their needs.

“We needed a site that was flat and had ample water available so we could get underway quickly,” Mr Trevis said. “The added benefit of the site we chose was the weather is perfect for an all-year round community attraction.”

Well, good luck with that. But Surf Lakes has former Tracks editor Wayne Dart as its main booster, and Darty has already recruited Mark Occhilupo and Barton Lynch to talk it up. And unlike Surf Ranch, the multiple wave model is designed for harm-free family fun. And no doubt you’ll be able to get a decent steak sandwich

when you’re done.

Meet our World Surfing Reserve Ambassadors But in Noosa we don’t need a wave pool because we’ve got five perfect point breaks and some pretty handy beachies as well, which is why last Friday we were announced as the 10th World Surfing Reserve.

And who better to be our official ambassadors than World champion ironwoman and paddler Jordan Mercer and former world longboard champion Josh Constable. Mercer, 23, is six-times winner of the Molakai to Oahu Paddle Race, and the reigning world paddleboard champion following her victory at the International Surfing Association World Paddle Championships in Denmark earlier this year. Constable, a multiple Australian longboard champion, was world professional longboard champion in 2006.

As I noted on social media last week, I can’t think of two surfers more worthy of representing Noosa World Surfing Reserve, both humble and eloquent, which is a great package! ●

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WORLD SURFING RESERVE IS A LOCK Noosa will become the tenth World Surfing Reserve, following a vote last week by World Surfing Reserves, a division of the US-based Save The Waves Coalition.

Following a two-year campaign by local surfers since the dedication of the Noosa National Surfing Reserve in March, 2015, the WSR’s 19-member Vision Council voted overwhelmingly for the Noosa submission, which was accompanied by a book and video documenting Noosa’s 60-year battle to protect its coastline from pollution and over-development, and its evolution as a world-class surfing destination.

Announcing the result, Nik StrongCvetich, Executive Director of Save The Waves Coalition, said: “Noosa more than deserves this honour of becoming the tenth World Surfing Reserve. The combination of diverse point breaks within a protected natural area, and the importance of surfing in the cultural fabric of the town made it an outstanding candidate as a WSR.” When the Noosa World Surfing Reserve is dedicated next March, it will become the third Australian WSR, following in the footsteps of Sydney’s Manly Beach (2012) and the southern Gold Coast (2015).

But unlike many of its predecessors, Noosa has been selected for the decades of best practice in coastal management and protection that have resulted in its international reputation as one of surfing’s natural wonders. On the same day of this announcement of the Noosa World Surfing

Reserve, Punta de Lobos in Chile, an iconic surf break approved in 2013, was finally dedicated following a four-year campaign by World Surfing Reserves and its partners to buy back the coast from developers.

Noosa National Surfing Reserve chairperson Phil Jarratt said while the main idea behind a World Surfing Reserve was to identify and help preserve iconic surf breaks around the world, many of the places in this small, select club have been chosen to draw attention to the underlying environmental and development threats that surround them.

“Our submission put forward the argument of best practice in these regards over generations of responsible management. For that we have to thank people like Dr Arthur Harrold and friends who put the first protective layers in place almost 60 years ago. Now the Noosa World Surfing Reserve has the responsibility of helping to continue that protection into future generations,” he said Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington, a founding member of the Noosa National Surfing Reserve committee, said the accreditation represents another feather in Noosa’s considerable cap.

“It is both a tribute to Noosa’s iconic status as a surfing mecca and also an acknowledgement of our modern history of pioneering environmental activism. Being a World Surfing Reserve will help maintain focus on protection of our coastline as

Mayor Tony Wellington at Noosa Heads National Park. well as care for marine biodiversity,“ Cr Wellington said.

Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham said that it was a wonderful accolade for Noosa to be recognised as a

World Surfing Reserve.

“We are thrilled that Noosa has become the newest World Surfing Reserve and credit must be given to the Noosa National Surfing Reserve committee for their commitment to achieving this status,” he said. ●

ETHAN GETS SIGNED UP

One-day matches begin on Saturday after a washout on the weekend.

TNT GAMES WASHED OUT FOR A THIRD TIME

BY RANDALL WOODLEY For the third time in the first seven weeks of the season’s fixtures all the matches were washed out at the weekend. This has been disappointing for the Tewantin-Noosa Thunder after some good results by the teams in the early rounds.

Next Saturday begins the season’s series of ‘One-day’ matches and the game against Caloundra at Read Park will feature the First Grade team outfitted in their new maroon uniforms with numbers on their back. The game will be played with a white ball and black sight screens. This will be an exciting 50 over-a-side match and supporters are urged to come along during the day with the first ball to be bowled at 10.30am. The other three grades will also be playing ‘Onedayers’, each side having 40 overs to bat.

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Teams will be playing the Burpengary Club down at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast while the Third Grade team will be playing Maroochydore Swans at Dale Officer Oval.

Representative Matches On the weekend of 11-12 November, the South Queensland Schaeffer Shield competition was played in Toowoomba.

Four players from the Tewantin-Noosa Club were selected in the Sunshine Coast Team and Jarrod Officer captained the side. The team played two 50/50 over matches over the weekend.

Day 1, Sunny Coast played South East Queensland (Ipswich) and bowling first had them all out for 90. TNT’s Codey Rzeszkowski took 4/13 and Stephen Shaw 1/18. In reply the Coast compiled 267 in their 50 overs with TNT’s Ben Gear 20, Shaw 36, and Officer 18. The Coast had

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another 20 overs to bowl and at stumps SEQ were 3/54 with Codey picking up another wicket.

On the Sunday the Sunny Coast played Darling Downs Country and batted first making 264. Ben Gear batted beautifully for 78 before getting out doing the right thing by the team going for quick runs. Shaw went for 13 doing the same and Jarrod Officer ended on 28 not out. Then the Sunshine Coast bowled the Downs out for 96 with none of the TNT bowlers needed.

At the end of the weekend competition, the Sunshine Coast Team won the shield for the first time in 17 years. This was as a result of the accrued bonus points, one ahead of the Gold Coast Team.

Congratulations to the two TNT players, Stephen Shaw and Cody Rzeszkowski who were selected in the South Queensland team to play in the state championships. ●

Noosa Lions FC are proud to announce the signing of Ethan Galbraith for the 2018 Sunshine Coast McDonald’s Premier Men competition. Ethan joins Noosa Lions FC after relocating to the Sunshine Coast.

He has previously played for Team Wellington, APIA Leichhardt, Sutherland Sharks and Birkenhead UTD and represented his country playing for the Junior All Whites where he scored three goals in six games for the U20s and two goals in five games for the U23s.

Technical Director Kevin A’Herne-Evans said he was delighted to have Ethan joining them in 2018.

“I was instantly impressed when we discussed his goals and aspirations in becoming a key member for us with a clear hunger to win trophies. Having another striker is crucial for us to complement other proven goal scorers Matt Needham, Corey Dodson and Dan Upton,” he said.

“Everyone knows how deadly we are going forward and when you add Ethan being 195cm a traditional 9, proven goal scorer at a high level, teams know they are going to have to defend well to stop our attacking power.

“Ethan has played under some very good coaches and alongside top players both here in Australia and in New Zealand, the experience he brings will be a great learning opportunity for our younger players that are coming through our system.“ Ethan said having the chance to play in a place as beautiful as Noosa with a team that shares the same goals and ambitions as he does was a dream come true.

“I am here to help this team win that league again. I promise that I’ll do the Lions proud,” he said. ● noosatoday.com.au

BETWEEN THE FLAGS

RON LANE

SCHOOLIES HIT THE STREETS RUNNING It is that time of the year again when we give a big welcome to those wonderful young people the Schoolies.

Both lifesavers and lifeguards have noted an increase in groups that have arrived on our beaches and both have reported good conduct.

To our young people, remember if you have a question or problem talk to the red and yellow army.

One of the most pleasing sights on Noosa's Main beach during midweek is the large number of primary school children who come to partake in the Surf Awareness Training.

This week it was a team from Pomona and for many it was their first visit to a beach.

Some parents unfortunately pay little heed to programs such as these but they are of the utmost importance. Proud to say that these Surf Education programs on Noosa's Main beach, run by the Noosa Surf Club, have now been in operation for some ten years. I wonder how many mums and dads have teenagers walking around alive and well because of what they learned during their younger years.

Unfortunately there is no way of knowing.

With Christmas fast approaching both Sunshine and Noosa Surf Clubs are busy continuing their IRB courses. Noosa has a course well under way and Sunshine is working on a new crew of ten. It is good to note that three at Sunshine are from Noosa; the fact that the clubs are working together on these most important programs is good to see. With their ever-increasing workload and responsibility mixed group training can only strengthen our teams; and with unpatrolled beaches and the ever dangerous Alexandria Bay in our National Park this is a massive step forward.

To both our training teams Noosa and Sunshine - keep up the good work.

Last weekend our competitors faced big surf at Coolum Beach for Round 2 of the Navy Surf Boat Series and the second round of the Nutri Grain Iron Man Series.

Lana Rogers.

For the Noosa boat crews it was again a very good carnival.

In the Masters age groups, the Condors (20 years plus) won and Emus (Under 20) took third. In the ladies Under 19 representing Noosa were two crews, the Scrub Turkeys and the Spangle Dragons and these crews tied for first place overall.

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Peacocks (who have only been together for eight weeks) performed well to finish second overall. “We are very happy with the performance of all crews and our young girls in particular are starting to be noticed. Our next big carnival will be at Kurrawa for Round 3 Navy Series," spokesman and boat sweep David Tomba said.

In the Iron Woman Nutri Grain Series

Noosa's Lana Rogers performed well in tough conditions to finish in fourth place and the ladies Taplin was won by Noosa.

Jordan Mercer took second in both the ski and board and Sunshine’s 15-year-old Ruby Nolan put in a great effort to finish third in the women’s open surf.

Great effort from this young lady, and well done to all our girls. ●

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RIVER COMES TO LIFE WITH THE TEMPERATURES River: With the temperatures slowly increasing and the numerous amount of storms lingering around our coast, we are beginning to see the Noosa River come to life, anglers are producing great numbers of quality flathead, whiting, bream, trevally and of course the Mangrove Jacks.

To see success, focus your time around Tewantin and the upper reaches of the Noosa River as the prawns have been flushed out of the lakes and fish will chase the bait in the deeper holes. Fishing the deeper holes will be the best option on either side of the change in the tide with the best time being the last hour of the run out tide.

Early mornings at the the ski run and outside the council chambers have been producing some nice numbers of trevally and flathead on surface lures, and both slowly drifted soft plastics (curly tails) and live baits.

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Jason Milne's son with a 55cm flathead.

Gympie Terrace, quality whiting up to 40cm have been getting landed over the last few weeks at these spots.

If you have children fishing and want to keep them entertained, the best method will be to use live saltwater yabbies or beach worms, as the whiting have been in excellent numbers lately. The late afternoon/night fishing has been producing trevally, great numbers of flathead, and better numbers of Mangrove Jacks, anglers casting prawn style soft plastics and using live baits have had the most success.

Offshore: With weather conditions becoming near perfect during the middle

of the week we saw some anglers getting out there and getting right amongst some quality fish. The in close reefs such as Sunshine Reef, Jew Shoals and Halls Reef have been performing well, with reports of sweetlip, snapper, Maori cod and coral trout. The wider reefs like North Reef, Chardons have been fishing really consistent for snapper, Red Emperor, Moses perch, Venus tusk fish, cobia, Gold Spot Cod and Pearl Perch. There has also been reports of Dolphin Fish lurking around these areas.

Out wide at the Barwon Banks and DI the fishing has been a little tough at times due to the weather and strong currents, but there is still quality snapper, Maori cod, pearl perch, tusk fish, legal size Red emperor and long tail tuna being landed by anglers.

Beaches: Whiting were in good numbers on the open beaches this week with some quality fish on the bite in close at Peregian and Castaways beaches and flathead at the northern end of Sunshine Beach. Hitting the beach on the low tide and collecting some beach worms or pipis, and then fish the runin tide has seen anglers getting their bag limits of whiting in the last few weeks, along with some dart, bream and flathead.

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

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