Noosa Today - 25th January 2018

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The editor’s desk Noosa abounds in a rich tapestry of breath-taking nature that draws to it a collection of extremely talented people.

I was privileged this week to sit down with arguably Australia’s greatest playwright David and author and actor Kristin Williamson and their grandson Banjo.

Having spent many years rubbing shoulders with A-listers, the couple were delightfully down to earth as they spoke of their experiences in Noosa and the establishment of one of its most successful festivals, the Long Weekend or Noosa Alive as it is now known.

Tomorrow is Australia Day and whether you celebrate it or reject it the festival organised beside the Noosa River is an event worthy of a visit in order to help young people who need some help with mental health and homelessness. That’s a slice of Australia for which we could all accept some responsibility. ●

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A Chorus Line, winner of 9 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, is one of the longest running shows on Broadway. And when 23 professional performers, supported by a 16 piece band, take to the stage in 2018, Coast's audiences will be set to experience the magic that has made this one of the most beloved musicals of all time.

We are giving one lucky reader a double pass to be dazzled at The J for a performance on Friday 16th February. Simply email us with your name and contact number and email address by Tuesday 23 January at newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au. ●

NEWS Wild things at work ... and it’s a pretty impressive body of work. Details on page 11.

SOCIAL SCENE Festivals adds a touch of spice ... and our photographer was there to catch all the responses ... page 31.

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BY MARGARET MACCOLL Finding affordable accommodation and a job is hard enough for anyone in the Noosa Shire but when you’re dealing with mental health issues as well it’s much more difficult.

United Synergies say on any night one in 200 people are homeless and almost a third of those are aged 25 years and under.

This Friday’s Australia Day festival in the Noosaville Lions Park has been organised by Rotary Noosa Heads, Tewantin Noosa Lions Club and Noosa Council, with funds going toward United Synergies Youth in Mental Health Crisis Program.

United Synergies service lead Colleen Speedy said many of their clients were struggling with mental health issues and there was a shortfall in available accommodation.

“The cost of rentals is a big issue in this area,” she said.

“Lots of young people are living in share

Celebrate at the Australia Day Festival and support mental health and homelessness. Picture: ROB MACCOLL houses, in overcrowded and unhealthy conditions.”

However with its links to other services and access to a database of accommodation available across Queensland, United Synergies were able to provide assistance.

“We just had a young person with significant mental health issues who was brought in to us recently by the police. He

was sleeping rough and had nowhere to go.

We got him a roof over his head. We found him access in Bundaberg and he was happy with that. He wanted to get out of the area, work on his mental health and support himself.”

Colleen said building self-esteem and confidence, teaching people life skills such as budgeting and building relationships and trust were their major pathways to success.

Australia Day festival organiser Peter Watson said the fund-raiser was in keeping with Rotary’s International project for 2018 which was 'Lifting the lid on mental health' and followed last year’s event fund-raiser for homelessness.

The Australia Day Festival will begin with a big breaky from 7-10am, the official opening at 9.15am and a line-up of entertainers from 10.30am to 6pm including Alexander Mills, Nickleby the Magician, Ryan Giles, Carl Lynch, Phil Emmanuel and The Cherry Ripes. ●

ALLAN AND JOSEPH SAY I DO, WITH BELLS ON Allan Collins and Joseph Tang may be Noosa’s first married same-sex couple, after celebrating their wedding last Thursday at their Noosa home officiated by local celebrant Jacqueline Gray.

The excited couple started planning their wedding as soon as the plebiscite was announced last year, but kept it a secret telling only their celebrant. It has been quite a wait after 32 years together.

They wanted the wedding to be an occasion for only the two of them but the law requires two witnesses, so they invited two friends for coffee.

“Jacquie arrived at 10.30 and we then told our friends they were here to be witnesses at our wedding. It all became very emotional,” Allan said.

“The ceremony in our beautiful Noosa backyard was perfect. After some celebratory glasses of vintage champagne - pink of course - with Jacquie and our witnesses the two of us had a lovely lunch together at one of Noosa’s great restaurants.

“We then spent the afternoon telling our families and friends what we had just done and fielding all the complaints about nobody being invited.”

“For us to be able to be married is a statement to our family and friends, and the rest of the world, of our love and our ongoing commitment,” Allan said.

“We have always been open about our

Joseph Tang and Allan Collins at their wedding with celebrant Jacqueline Gray. relationship, but even after 32 years together the legal marriage ceremony wording is something we wanted to commit to.

“Marriage, according to law in Australia, is the union of two people, to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.

“And very importantly we want our partnership to be legally recognised so that there will never be any complications should one of us become ill or pass away.

“Now we feel much more secure in the knowledge that our relationship will have full legal recognition and we will have the same rights as heterosexual married couples.”

The couple met in Hong Kong in 1986.

Joseph lived in Hong Kong and Allan was working there for the Australian Government. They moved to Athens together in 1987 when Allan was transferred there and came to live in Australia in 1988.

“In those days same-sex relationships weren’t recognised by the Australian Government and for us to stay together Allan had to resign his position overseas,” Joseph said.

They lived and worked in Sydney but regularly holidayed in Noosa and five years ago purchased a house here. ●

BIG PICTURE THINKING PAYS OFF Stopping the Pandanus tree dieback, creating an Indigenous cultural heritage learning trail and planning for World Heritage listing by 2032 are among six projects to receive $20,000 or less from the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) Big Ideas 2017 grants.

NBRF deputy chair Clare Cartwright said the response to the grants was unprecedented, with 54 applications assessed by an independent committee.

“The grants committee was delighted with the level of collaboration and research backing the start of some exciting projects for Noosa,” she said.

The other small projects to win a Big Ideas grant include creating a master plan for the hinterland trail network, planning for Noosa achieving zero carbon emissions by 2026 and a school project to create a bush tucker garden and outdoor learning classroom.

Tourism Noosa will deliver a master plan for a Noosa Trail Network - a network of eight hinterland trails passing through diverse areas within the biosphere reserve.

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Tourism Noosa and Noosa Parks Association will conduct an initial scoping study to achieve World Heritage recognition for Noosa by 2032.

Zero Emissions Noosa were also awarded to develop a roadmap to achieving 100 per cent renewable energy for the Noosa Shire by 2026.

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Sunshine Beach State School will create a bush tucker garden and outdoor learning classroom.

Larger projects over $20,000 in value are in the final stages of assessment and are expected to be announced early this year. ●

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COVER STORY John Howard plays Bruce in Sorting out Rachel with Chenoa Deemal who plays Tess.

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wo days before the premiere in Sydney's Ensemble Theatre of his latest play, Sorting out Rachel, Australia's most successful playwright David Williamson and his wife, Kristin, writer, actor and former journalist, sat down with Noosa Today.

David's plays have engaged audiences for 47 years in theatres across Australia and internationally. The awardwinning playwright has written plays in a variety of genres including his popular satirical comedies and numerous film scripts and television series.

After switching careers early in his adult life from engineering to psychology he revelled in the study of people's behavior which became an obsession in his early stage writing.

These days David said the couple's five children and 12 grandchildren keep him abreast of what was is happening socially and in touch with reality.

I caught up with David and Kristin for coffee at Fratellini's at Sunshine Beach.

It was grandparent duty day and they arrived, like any grandparent, with a bag of snacks and activities on hand to entertain grandson Banjo who sat patiently while we chatted.

David was excited about the launch of Sorting out Rachel being performed by the Sydney Theatre Company at the

Ensemble Theatre. Once it completes its season in Sydney the production will travel to Noosa for four performances as a frontrunner and fundraiser for the Noosa Alive Festival. The festival, formerly known as the Noosa Long Weekend, was founded by David and Kristin and a band of dedicated friends, including violist and composer Brett Dean, restaurateur Leonie Palmer-Fisher and Noosa Parks Association president Michael Gloster. But the couple who remain patrons of the Noosa Alive almost didn't call Noosa home.

Moving to Noosa It was a toss up between Noosa and Byron Bay when David and Kristin Williamson were looking for a beachside retreat from their Sydney home.

Noosa won out for its National Park, nice restaurants and a family history with the area.

"We used to come here with the children. It was like a fishing village. Barry's on the Beach used to have coconut prawns. It was quite wonderful," Kristin said.

The first time the couple visited Noosa was in 1975, all the caravan parks were full and there was no vacancy anywhere.

"We went to the one and only caf¨¦ in Hastings Street and asked the owner if he knew where we could stay.

"I've got an idea," he said. A surfer was away and his van was free.

"He won't be home tonight," he told us.

"About midnight there was a knock on the door and the

surfer was there. They explained what happened so he told them it was alright he'd find somewhere else.

"We thought it's so nice here. They're such lovely people."

When the couple moved to Sunshine Beach in the 1990s they thought "wouldn't it be nice if it had a festival".

"We thought we're living here, we should give back."

David said his son Rory who works in real estate regularly saw the result of people who didn't involve themselves in the community. They've got no friends and nothing to do. After a couple of years they sell and go home.

Noosa's Long Weekend Festival began with five friends who drew on their talents, the area's cultural input and their talented friends. Brett looked after the music, Leonie had the restaurants, Michael Gloster had wildlife walks, David the plays, I did books and we both did films," Kristin said.

"We have what we've still got now.

"We invited up a few mates like Bryan Brown, Tim Winton, cartoonists, artists.

"We said if you come up you'll have a lovely holiday in Noosa. They were all happy to come because they all loved Noosa. We told them if you come as a guest you have to mix with the people. They went out and rode surfboards and people got to know the artists. They were just mates.

"There was no staff. We did everything, tickets, the lot."

"The first year I went on stage with Kristin," David said.

My sons (both NIDA graduates) were in the audience as was Bryan Brown who realized what was happening and started laughing.

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David and Kristin Williamson at Sunshine Beach with grandson Banjo.

Sorting out Rachel Over the years David's plays have reflected aspects of his life and family members would see themselves in them. "(Actor) Robin Nevin used to come up to me and say I'm playing you again," Kristin said.

There is none of the family in Sorting out Rachel, David said, but the story does provide comment on family dynamics. Sorting out Rachel is about a grandfather, named Bruce played by John Howard, who gets fed up with the lax upbringing of his granddaughter and thinks he can do better than his daughter, but Rachel is a bit of a monster as some teenage girls can be, David said.

Granddad comes in to sort her out but Rachel doesn't want to be sorted out. In addition Bruce is harbouring a secret, called Tess, from the family and he is desperate to keep it.

"Bruce left a legacy, as sometimes happens, and that legacy wants to be acknowledged," David said.

Most of David's characters are not created with actors in mind but when David wrote Bruce he envisaged actor John Howard playing him. "I said if you can get John Howard that'd be perfect," he said.

Sorting out Rachel will be performed at The J Theatre from 21-23 March. Tickets $57.50 (matinee) and $62.50 (evenings). To book visit www.noosaalive.com.au , phone 5329 6560 or visit the theatre from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. ●

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"They called me Westinghouse because I froze on stage."

David said Kristin was a wonderful actor and received great comments after the show. "The only thing they said about me was 'that's a nice suit'".

"We thought we'd only do it for one year. Then people started saying, that was great - of course you'll do it again," Kristin said.

The group knew to gain acceptance the festival needed to embrace the culture and the entire shire and hold events across both Noosa and the hinterland.

"The culture was here before us," David said.

"There was flourishing music society and a regional film society. We wanted to work with them not against them."

As the event took off people wanted to be part of it and they enlisted the help of volunteers.

"They were all local and they were just wonderful," Kristin said. "They still are. They have to be looked after.

They're vital."

Kristin took charge for two years making a profit, David said. I did it for a year and made a loss.

The festival has now gained a big following.

"There's nothing like it in the country," David said.

Kristin said it had two guiding principles - to not alienate the local community who are always going to be its prime audience or price itself out of existence, and it had to be a multi-arts festival.

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WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL

BY HOLLIE HARRIS The first day of Secondary school saw Year 7 students at St Andrew's Anglican College hit the ground running this week, returning to the College a day before their fellow year levels.

Students were met by Year 11 and 12 House prefects and then enjoyed a Welcome Assembly where they were inducted into their respective Houses.

St Andrew's sees Secondary school as an important transition point for both current and new students, so we endeavour to create a welcoming and comfortable environment on the first day back where students can really familiarise themselves with the Secondary school and their peers.

This is just the beginning of what is sure to be an exciting year for both students and parents. ●

PROTEST VOTE CAUSES RIPPLES

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Mates were re-united, new friends were made and proud parents say goodbye as the Year 7's head in for their first day of high-school at St Andrews Anglican College in Peregian Springs this week.

Noosa Councillor Ingrid Jackson challenged council's democratic process at this month's General Meeting when she refused to support a majority vote to defend a Council decision she did not believe was "either fully evidence-based or fair".

Council refused an application to operate a home-based swim school at 8 McKenna Court, Noosaville in October on the basis of its noise impact on surrounding residents and the unsatisfactory provision of car parking and the applicant is appealing Council's decision in the Planning and Environment Court.

"The original decision failed to allow a request by the swim school to provide an expert report relating to proposed acoustic fencing to address the neighbours' noise concerns," Cr Jackson said.

"I believe it was unfair not to give the swim school time to take this step to better inform Council's decision."

Mayor Tony Wellington said not accepting council's democratic decision would set a difficult precedent and would be a difficult path to travel down. "I wouldn't be happy if council went down that path," he said.

Cr Brian Stockwell accepted Cr Jackson's ability to do a conscience vote but objected to the council's decision not being evidence based, saying he made his decision based on evidence.

The majority voted for council to defend the appeal. ●

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D.I.V.E. Collective flash mob at Noosaville.

Noosa foreshore is a popular place for families and events.

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Looking like lost travellers with suitcases in hand they wandered along the Noosa River foreshore handing out postcards.

The piece of street theatre was performed on Saturday by the D.I.V.E Theatre Collective and funded with a Regional Development Arts Fund, through a partnership between the Queensland Government and Noosa Council.

It was created by a group of everyday people in a one-day workshop led by facilitator Florence Teillet and based on the word displacement.

Florence said the flash mob performance explored how the word could be interpreted in different ways.

Some people felt displaced because they lived in Noosa but came from different countries, some had been displaced by Cyclone Tracey.

Florence said the group aged 15 to 80 years were not professional actors but could still engage in an artistic collaboration to share their message.

She said the group would be creating further works for Anywhere Theatre Festival in May in Cooroy. â—?

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Coffee kiosks, a dog off-leash area, a wedding chapel, markets and the uniting of the Noosa outriggers with the yacht and rowing club are some of the issues up for discussion as the future use of the Noosa River foreshore is being decided.

Council's draft Land Use Master Plan for the Gympie Terrace foreshore opened for comment on 22 January and will remain open for a month until Thursday 22 February.

The draft plan is expected to strike a balance between recreational uses, commercial activities, events and community uses and was based on community input.

Council developed the Noosaville Foreshore Land Use Master Plan following last year's community consultation which received more than 1000 submissions from residents and other stakeholders.

Council's Property Services Manager Clint Irwin said it was clear the foreshore was a favourite area for the community who want to see this popular natural asset protected for the future. Council will in the first quarter of the year also call for input on two other plans the Noosa River Plan and the Climate Change Adaptation Plan that will affect the future of the Noosa River.

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WILD THINGS A WORK OF ART The Australian Body Art Festival launched their 2018 theme of Wild Things on Saturday with a taste of the art to be showcased from body painting artists, Diana Ormston and Carleen Adorn creating two living artworks.

“It’s funny how people interpret the theme," she said.

“I immediately thought of the book (Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak) but some people think of wildlife, others of a wild thing like a hornet and others think of acting wildly."

A member of the Queensland Body Artists Society, Diana spent about four hours completing her wild things painting on model Talia Rose. The professional artist said the work was in demand for events and corporate occasions and Talia said she loved the way body art modelling had enabled her to “meet cool people and go to cool places.“ The 2018 event will take place in Cooroy on the weekend of 7 and 8 April, attracting artists and spectators from across Australia and overseas.

The free event is centred on competitions in temporary body painting in categories of brush and sponge, airbrush, special effects and face painting. The event also showcases competitions and exhibitions in photography and wearable art which is fashion made from recycled materials.

This week the home-grown festival gained a financial boost with the State Government injecting $10,000.

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

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Noosa Council will install major solar power systems at a cost of $235,000 on four of its buildings to help achieve its 2026 carbon-neutral goal.

Noosa Leisure Centre, Noosa Aquatic Centre, The J and the Noosaville depot will be equipped with new solar-power systems between now and April.

Combined, the panels will produce more than 356,000 kWh of electricity annually, saving Council an estimated $38,000 a year in electricity costs, thereby paying for itself in six to seven years.

The systems will shave around 277 tonnes of CO2 from Council's carbon footprint each year, paying for themselves in the form of energy cost savings within seven years.

"The solar power systems are also compatible with new battery technology.

However, at this stage, almost all of the electricity that the panels generate will be consumed on site," Mayor Tony Wellington said.

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“I moved to Noosa Domain in 2015. The village is a great size, has a wonderful atmosphere is beautifully presented and I am very happy here. I never feel isolated, I don’t drive and use the Village bus for social and shopping events. I adore the Village boat and celebrated a wonderful birthday at Sunset with friends from here.

Making new friends in a great community with wonderful Village Managers gave me a new exciting outlook. I love my home, enjoy the cinema, pool and great community centre and am actively involved inside and outside of the village.” VIRGINIA

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with Annie of Annie's Books

A life of good reading Name: Annie Grossman Occupation: I am the proud owner of ANNIE'S BOOKS ON PEREGIAN - a tiny treasure chamber of books in the unique and fabulous Peregian Beach Village. In August 2018 we will celebrate 10 years of business - it has been a very fast and very exciting ride so far. I bought my house in Peregian Beach 22 years ago, so the idea of having a business in the area was very appealing, and as it turns out, successful.

To live and work in the place is such a privilege.

of "Born Free" fame.

What is your most treasured possession?

I treasure my house where I have lived for longer than anywhere else in my life, a silver bracelet that my father gave me when I was 16, and my (small) art collection and (large) book collection.

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

When I was growing up I wanted to be (firstly) a show jumper, (secondly) an opera singer (and thirdly) I wanted to live with the lions in Africa like Joy Adamson

What do you do to relax?

I have my own special place in my house where I read and binge watch TV series. I am almost through six series of HOMELAND which has been very addictive. I recently enjoyed series one of

Annie of Annie's Books.

THE CROWN and am looking forward to watching series two.

What is your greatest fear?

My greatest fear for myself would be disability. To lose my independence, sight, mobility etc. would be dreadful.

What is your greatest regret?

Like many, I regret not applying myself more at school, and I wish that I had spent more time with my children before they flew the coop.

What is your next challenge?

I just keep trying to grow my business, stay happy and healthy and get back to Africa in July this year.

What is your favourite dish?

Anything someone else cooks.

What is the most important thing in your life?

The most important thing in my life is peace - at home and globally.

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In my job I talk books all day long - it's like heaven! I have been warmly embraced and supported by my local community, as well as many people from the greater Noosa area and further afield. I work in a job where, basically, I sell people happiness! To immerse yourself in a good (or great) book is one of the joys of life, and I try to match people with just the right book. After around 20 years in the business, I feel that I am quite good at that!

What is your favourite book?

Very difficult question - but I have had favourites for particular times of my life.

Chronologically....

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LETTERS

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

NOOSA'S WITTA CIRCLE ONE-WAY Having the need to visit Witta Circle on a regular basis, I am suggesting that Council make this a One-Way circle. In the holiday peaks, there are cars parked on both sides of this narrow road, with barely room for one car to squeeze through. When you meet a car coming in the opposite direction, there is a bit of a struggle to see who should back up or whether there is a driveway vacant to ease into and allow the other car to pass. It is even worse for the tradies doing renovations, with very little space to put the van with essential equipment.

The problem would be eased if it were just one way, clockwise. Cross the bridge, turn left and only go that direction. No head-on surprises or power struggles. Simples.

Rob Haylock, Peregian Springs

PICK UP YOUR RUBBISH On Saturday some local low life decided to dump their booze bottles on my front lawn.

Unfortunately this is not unusual as my wife and I walk several kms around Noosaville each morning and continue to be disgusted by take away food and drink containers, straws, cans and plastic bottle, tissues, bottle tops, empty cigarette packets etc all being thrown into gardens, public walkways and roads and there are three Woolworths trollies in the local canal with trollies regularly being found along the river, in Thomas Street and Gibson Road all left by lazy low life's that pervade our society.

I recently travelled by road through Qld, NSW and Vic then across to Tassy and return a trip of over 8000 kms and was shocked to see rubbish on both sides of the roads and highways about on average every 300mm or so this adding up to 3000 bits of rubbish for every km travelled or a total of 8,000 bits of rubbish per km totalling 24,000,000 bits of rubbished all thrown out of vehicles, dumped by locals and travellers across our wonderful land in our waterways and on our beaches. There must be hundreds of millions of bits of rubbish scattered around Australia all caused by those that lack decency and respect for each other and our environment. It will be interesting to see if we rubbish Australia day the same way!

David Wilson, Noosa Waters.

WHICH COUNCIL IS PAYING? As John Lobb is so knowledgeable about all things Noosa, could he supply his

LENSCAPE

This has to be one of the best things about living in Noosa - a picnic by water. Rose Berry captured her afternoon at First Point on Noosa's Main Beach as a storm rolled in behind her. costings for the two new bridges and two new parking stations. I think the Noosa ratepayers would like to know as I'm sure his Sunshine Coast Council will not be contributing Paul Norton Lake Macdonald

NO TO BRIDGES AND HIGH RISE CAR PARKS I totally disagree with a bridge from the Woods to Noosa parade. Whose house and houses are council going to buy at market value to make a bottleneck intersection onto Noosa Parade? A bridge to north shore?

Why? Just silly. Do we really want a high rise car park? The traffic congestion only lasts 2-3 weeks at Christmas and a week at Easter. Then there are plenty of parks if you pick your time to go to the beach.

Also whenever a stiff south east blows everyone comes to the protected beaches at Noosa. Finally if you or I don't like the congestion don't come. Go to another beach, may I suggest Peregian? And I believe council is doing a great job since deamalgamation.

Mark Kimmerly Ratepayer NSC

BIOSPHERE IS LIFE One cannot be but mesmerized by the seemingly unfathomable depths of mindless idiocy involved in the saying "overemphasis on the Biosphere"!

Need it be pointed out that the biosphere IS LIFE. There is NO LIFE without a biosphere. This is a FACT or what was commonly previously referred to as THE

TRUTH. Now given this simple above equation ONE CANNOT EMPHASIZE THE BIOSPHERE enough! Certainly it is more important than anything one human or even a bunch of humans can come up with. That is because without it, the Biosphere, those said humans would not exist! Scientists and their lifelong, rigorous, disciplined pursuit of fact and causal relationships must be pulling their hair out every night at some of the mutterings of those who would keep all humanity in the darkness of ignorance.

Dylan White, Doonan

DEMOCRACY RULES Are we ever going to see the day when Margaret Wilke and John Lobb can accept the democratic process in Australia elected the current Federal Government and the Noosa Council? The people have spoken, get over it!

Woody Dass, Noosa

MAKE IT A MORE FRIENDLY NOOSA I came to Noosa in 1995 (from Sydney) and I have seen the changes. Some good, some not so good. I am going to point out the NOT so good ones because everybody knows the good ones!

Me, my friends, the people I talk to (working in the Tourist Industry), walking the dog, at the Gym, Supermarkets etc. do agree with me that a lot has to be done so that Noosa can contain its image of a surf, sand and relaxed seaside village (eg brochures) as

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opposed to millions of visitors a year (and growing), luxury million dollar houses real estate heaven from interstate and overseas investors point of view. Numerous events are running throughout the year to justify those expectations.

I and the people who have lived here long enough, do think, that the Riverfront in Gympie Terrace is for the people to enjoy.

And we do enjoy the kiosks at the Jetties to serve coffee (and good coffee too!), can sit with our feet in the sand . We also like to see a twilight market along the river foreshore. It would be so much more fun than the one in the Junction.

I am going back now to a letter by Woody Dass , 28 March 2017, where he pointed out that we have too many (quote)"council officials or "fun Police" who are continually annoying us with parking fines, music restrictions, trading limitations; and river enjoyments:" How can we address those points? Only by listening to the majority and not to ONE Persons objections. Right?

Another point of interest is backpackers.

How many of our councillors and politicians have enjoyed backpacking through Europe in their youth?

I can tell you that no one in Europe knew anything about Australia, (I migrated in 1981, seeking adventure) until Attenborough's documentaries on TV or we met some young adventurous Australians on the Greek Islands.

Now, that Australia has become the number one travel destination for young backpackers from Europe we should never forget the hospitality you had back then in Europe and still have.

Please give it back and don't make it so miserable for them not to have a place to stay the night. LET THEM STAY! Don't have your dollar sign in your eyes. Be tolerant and always remember that you have been young once. Or have you?

Don't forget, that Australia is a very expensive country to travel in, they pour a lot of dollars into our community.

On top of top prices they get fined big fines instead of a friendly reminder. Is it so difficult?

Are we so desperate for the tourist dollar? It is a million dollar business. Why can't we be a little more friendly? If you do agree, let our council know, Ingrid Jackson will be listening to you.

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The team at Base Realtors would love to offer their services to you when it comes to buying or selling your home. At Base Realtors, we offer an experience focused on customer service and work together as a team to get you the best result every time.

Please come and visit us at our office in Tewantin Plaza, next door to Ros Simmonds Solicitors and our favourite coffee spot Potter’s Pantry.

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BIG ON SPACE FALL in love with this two-storey Queenslander-style home surrounded by tranquil forest.

Facing north, this 1000 square metre home is situated on an elevated, 9557 square metre block just 5km from all the conveniences of Tewantin and within easy reach of beautiful Noosa Heads.

Sit back and admire the lush botanic backdrop from the expansive, threequarter wrap-around balcony that opens out from the living area.

Inside, the heart of the home is a magnificent space, with high, 4.5m cathedral ceiling and feature brush box polished flooring.

The kitchen is equipped with stone bench tops, a new gas oven, hotplate, range hood and dishwasher.

The upper level includes four king-sized bedrooms and two bathrooms, one a private ensuite to the master.

Each bedroom is fully carpeted, with ceiling fans installed, while the master bedroom is fully air-conditioned.

A combustion heater located in the main living area means you will stay nice and toasty throughout the winter tucked inside your forest retreat.

There is extensive storage, with built-in wardrobes in all rooms and additional built-in cupboards in the hallway and living area.

The lower level boasts a self-contained living space with a king bedroom, en suite,

covered patio and a large living space with kitchenette.

There is also a games room with a bar and full-sized billiard table, which is included in the sale. A lockable, double-roller-door garage can house up to six vehicles.

The property has solar-powered electricity and hot water at 3.8kW, two large rain water tanks that hold up to 40,000 litres, bore water for the garden areas, a septic system, and is also connected to all town services.

There is also a 3m x 3m garden shed and a large lockable work shed that can hold up to three cars.

There is plenty of workspace for a home business or to secure your hobbies and projects. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 8 Burnett Place, Tewantin Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 10 car View: By appointment Price: $1.325 million Agent: Jacob May for Base Realtors, 0405 961 395, jacob@base-realtors.com.au

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Imagine your dream family home built on a spacious block where you can enjoy the serenity of living amongst nature while still being close to everything you could need. Wake to the sounds of birds while being just a short walk from the local state school and a short drive from the bustling Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach.

today’s standards. There is plenty of room for a large family home with all the luxury inclusions, plus a pool or a large rear yard for the kids and family pet.

Your new home will be set against natural bushlands with the Tewantin State School and the town centre just a short walk

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Tewantin is fast becoming one of the most desired locales within the Noosa Shire. With a great range of local schools, a vibrant town centre and the Noosa Marina and river foreshore all within easy reach, young families, retirees and investors are all looking for their chance to buy within this great postcode.

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Set high on Duke Road with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean from Noosa to Coolum, this home beholds iconic status within the hinterland.

Infused with Balinese and South East Asian design influences, this ‘village of pavilions’ sits high on the elevated ridgeline with magnificent views, matched by a beautiful front streetscape.

Swathed in a palette of natural materials including travertine, basalt, timber, marble and thick slabs of stone in the kitchen, the home is refined in finish but designed for casual living, epitomising our Sunshine Coast way of life.

Properties like these are rare and exclusive and offer a lifestyle far surpassing all expectation.

Features include: • Gated entry courtyard with winter garden.

• Postcard windows that capture the spectacular views.

• Sparkling lap pool • The Master bedroom has its own deck with a large walk in wardrobe and ensuite including an outdoor shower.

• Self contained guest suite, stand alone treehouse sauna, built in study, two living areas, open ireplace.

• Beautifully appointed kitchen equipped with European appliances.

• A stainless steel secondary outdoor kitchen with full barbeque, dishwasher, sink and fridge makes pool side entertaining fun and easy.

• Fully automated to make life easy the property features Cbus.

• Ducted air conditioning, water puriication plant.

• Wine cellar that is both temperature and humidity controlled.

• The gardens are beautifully landscaped with extensive lighting and stone carvings transforming it to a night time wonderland.

• Two separate garages for 4 cars and additional space for a boat or caravan ensure cover for most of life’s big toys.

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APARTMENT PRESTIGE UNPRECEDENTED demand and sales from the local market has pushed forward the release of future stages of Parkridge Noosa to keep up with buyer interest.

Developed by Peregian Beach-based Altum Property Group and Thakral Capital, Parkridge Noosa consists of two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments and villas located on the last major undeveloped block in the Noosa Springs master-planned community.

Development director Alex Rigby said he was buoyed by the take up from a range of buyers, including first home owners through to families and retirees.

“We knew this project would be popular,” he said.

“Everything from the location, to views, design and value for money has really resonated with buyers.

“The true test is always when it hits the market and it’s pleasing that we’ve had such a good mix of stock sold to a wide range of buyers.”

Mr Rigby said the vast majority of the more affordable stock based around the parklands and cafe had been sold but there had also been a good number of sales of the apartments with Lake Weyba views, which justified the developer’s decision to create premium and spacious apartments for owner occupiers.

“Due to the demand for large four-bedroom penthouse-style apartments, we have decided to reconfigure one of the buildings within the Luxury Parkridge Terraces to ensure we have enough of this stock to meet the growing number of buyers wanting a spacious residence with plenty of room to entertain guests,” Mr Rigby said.

360 Property Group sales consultant Jeremy Gilmore said Parkridge’s unique location ensured residents would enjoy maximum privacy as it was surrounded by Girraween Nature Reserve, Noosa National Park and 180-degree, panoramic water views of Lake Weyba.

“The vast majority of the buyer inquiry to date is driven by locals wanting to embrace the idyllic Noosa lifestyle,” Mr Gilmore said.

“Parkridge Noosa is blessed with easy access to the picturesque Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort, which includes one of the best golf courses on the Sunshine Coast as well as a high quality restaurant and health spa.

“Within Parkridge there is a range of quality communal facilities including a large gymnasium, 25m lap pool, restaurant and cafe, a local provedore and over 2500 square metres of lush parkland to relax, exercise or socialise.

“It’s also just minutes away from Noosa’s stunning beaches, world class restaurants, cafes and boutiques as well as local entertainment, sporting and cultural centres.”

The display suite is now open to the public from 10am to 2pm daily.

For more information, visit: parkridgenoosa.com or to arrange a personal viewing phone Jeremy on 0418 943 787. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: Resort Drive, Noosa Heads Price: From $705,000 to $2.5 million Description: 2, 3, 4 bedroom apartments and villas View: Display suite open 10am-2pm daily Contact: Jeremy Gilmore, 0418 943 787 22 NOOSA TODAY

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A SHREWD INVESTMENT SET high on the hillside above the coast, this Sunshine Beach property abounds with opportunity.

Located just 150m from the beach, 2931 Douglas Street boasts an original, solid beach house straddling two blocks of prime land, each 243 square metres in size.

Nestled among a screen of foliage, offering privacy and cooling shade from the Queensland summer sun, this home is spacious, consisting of four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living areas.

On the sea side is a huge timber deck, complete with beach shower.

Part covered and part screened, it is the ideal space for outdoor living all year round - protected from the summer elements, while offering the chance to soak up the winter sun.

Behind the home, surrounded by mature trees, the large, backyard lawn offers even more outdoor living space.

Here, in the heart of Sunshine Beach, the opportunities for the astute investor are many.

Secure this beach house and valuable land for permanent living, family holidays, holiday let, or permanent tenants.

It is just 100m to the village with its restaurants and cafes, and a further 50m to the patrolled beach and ever-popular Sunshine Beach Surf Club.

This property offers a prime investment opportunity, not to be missed. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 29-31 Douglas Street, Sunshine Beach Price: Contact agent Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car, 2 blocks Inspect: By appointment Contact: Lance Bussell for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0403 134 420

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12.00pm - 12.45pm 5 Brolga Place

Doonan

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697

Mid $900,000's

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 712 600

10.00am - 11.00am 74 Botanica CCT

4 2 2

O/O $799,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0419 818 418 Saturday 27th January

12.00pm - 1.00pm

59 Valley Drive

4 3 4

O/O$1,540,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 10.00am - 10.30am 2 Augusta Circuit

5 2 2

2.00pm - 3.00pm

355 Duke Road

5 3 4

O/O$3,450,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 10.00am - 10.45am 10 Bahran Court

4 2 2

Noosa Heads

Sunrise Beach

Saturday 27th January

Saturday 27th January

4 4 2

$995,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254 11.00am - 11.45am 60 Orient Drive

Offers over $695,000 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

3 2 2

Offers Invited

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

2 2 1

AUCTION

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697

11.00am - 11.30am 31 Parkedge Road

4 2 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

1.00pm - 1.30pm

3 3 1

$2,300,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457

2.00pm - 2.45pm

Noosa Springs

26 Resolute Street

Sunshine Beach

Saturday 27th January

11.00am - 12.00pm 216/61 Noosa Springs Driv

Agent

Peregian Springs

Saturday 27th January

11.00am - 11.45am 6 Bartill Court

Price Guide

4 4 2

By Negotiation/Infor

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 194 628

Noosaville

Saturday 27th January

1/18 Bryan Street

Saturday 27th January

Tewantin 10.00am - 10.45am 37 Creek Road

4 2 2

$1,150,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

10.30am - 11.15am 18 Attenuatta Place

5 3 5

$1,250,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0419 203 233

11.00am - 11.30am 27 Azolla Circle

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU Hypnosis @ Castaways Do you want to lose weight with an evidence based program?

Introducing,“The Virtual Intra Gastric Balloon Process” Vanessa Gregory is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming.

She’ll help you to shed those unwanted kilos with her three session hypnotherapy program.

Hypnosis taps into the autonomic nervous system, to by-pass the analytic mind and change long term patterns of behavior with the use of the hypnotic trance which is why it is so powerful.

You will also learn the dynamics of weight gain and how to reverse the fat building process.

Firstly, you’ll develop a three month plan, set goals,

and with the help of your unconscious mind overcome any emotional barriers to becoming a slimmer, healthier version of you.

Then, a week later, you’ll experience the “Virtual Intra Gastric Balloon Process“ using hypnosis, to help you to control any habitual over eating with the assistance of your unconscious mind.

Your third session will address any remaining doubts, build your self confidence and allow you to create your future slimmer self.

Discover Pilates

Vanessa Gregory For information and/or to book an appointment: Call Vanessa on 0439 116 999 or email her at: vanessagregory@bigpond.com

Physio Plus Pilates Noosa is a fully-equipped Pilates studio, operating under Physiotherapy supervision to ensure you get the right exercise

Begin your Pilates journey this week.

New mat classes starting Bookings essential Contact the Studio for more information.

programme for your needs. Pilates has become the exercise system of choice for a wide range of people, from Hollywood A- listers and supermodels, to Olympic athletes, and even 80 year-olds with osteoporosis! We cater to all levels of fitness, to help you gain core strength, flexibility and great posture. You can choose either Studio Pilates, using Pilates equipment such as Reformers, Wundachairs,etc workout in a larger group (6-8 people).

Whatever style of Pilates you choose, be warned, you may feel so good that Pilates becomes your new addiction!

Rob McPherson from Peak Personal Fitness has the life and fitness industry experience to assist you to achieve your fitness and toning goals. He knows what it is like to juggle family, career and fitness, all competing pressures on your time and motivation to exercise.

Rob offers a mobile personal training service that takes away the stress and worry of getting to sessions on time. You can train at home, work or any location at a time that suits you.

At Peak Personal Fitness it isn’t about just having a trainer; Rob’s philosophy is based on forming a partnership with a holistic approach to diet, fitness and wellbeing. He takes the time to get to know you to deliver a completely individualised training program that will help you achieve your goals.

To find out more about how Peak Personal Fitness can assist you to achieve your fitness goals call or email now to arrange a free consultation with Rob.

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The usual self-analysis around self-improvement and change come more often or not on January 1st every year.

It can often make you disappear into a void of self-doubt, expectation and gym memberships.

Much of this is obviously rubbish. As humans we change all the time – changing situations and circumstances as we learn, make mistakes, and carry on with the business of growth and setbacks and negotiating the world we live in.

A new year does allow us to bring about change.

The word January originates from the Roman god Janus. A god of beginnings and endings, he had two heads: always looking backwards and forwards.

As global events continue to influence our thoughts and actions maybe 2018 is now the time to look at where you are and if continuing in that direction will give you the results you expect.

A little like the definition of insanity, continue doing the same thing and expecting a different result The starting point is firstly to make a decision otherwise no decision is a decision not to do anything.

What are you passionate about, what do you want for your future.

Write it down, analgise each point, is it affordable, will achieving this goal give me what I desire, do I need support, how do I go about this task Whatever you decide just doing something will enhance your life, place you on a new road of discover and self improvement But most important of all, make a decision to change

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Metalcore fans, welcome Northlane to The V Room next month.

FRESH SIDE TO METAL SOUND

BY HOLLIE HARRIS Mesmer, Northlane’s beautiful new album, represents both sides of the equation. The band’s most organic yet precise album yet, it covers familiar topics but renders them in a new way, at once paying heed to the band’s heaviest roots and looking forward to an unwritten future. It is the fullest and most accurate expression yet of who Marcus Bridge (vocals), Jonathon Deiley (guitar), Josh Smith (guitar), Alex Milovic (bass) and Nic Pettersen (drums) really are.

This award-winning Australian metalcore band from Sydney are making their way to Noosa for a performance at The V Room next month not to be missed. Northlane have released four noosatoday.com.au

studio albums: Discoveries (11 November, 2011); Singularity (22 March, 2013), which reached No. 3 on the ARIA Albums Chart; Node (24 July, 2015), a number one album and Mesmer (24 March, 2017). At the ARIA Music Awards of 2015 the group won the Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album category.

Formed in 2009 as a metalcore band in Western Sydney and named after the 2007 track “North Lane“ by British metalcore band, Architects, the band have solidified their place in this genre.

In 2016, the band announced that they had been working on a collaborative release with In Hearts Wake entitled Equinox.

It was recorded in Sydney with producer Will Putney. The EP features three songs:

“Refuge“, “Equinox“ and “Hologram“.

Since early 2016, the band’s live show and costumes have evolved. Jon has worn an array of masks, including an antipollution mask, a black medical mask and a rhinestone covered mask which conceals his entire head, plus a pair of large black contact lenses. Alex wears a long wraparound jacket he acquired while in Japan.

Nic wears a black singlet and medical mask.

Josh wears a white long sleeve and Marcus wears a moth-eaten black T-shirt with bandages on his hands.

Northlane released their fourth studio album Mesmer in 2016 without any prior warning, and the album was made available for immediate purchase and streaming.

Mesmer was discovered to be an album

sampler/trailer, containing stems to all of the tracks on the album. Additional details about the album’s release were given by Northlane’s record label UNFD, revealing that clues about the album had been released as early as 2016, and the release date was hidden in the band’s Facebook cover image.

Mesmer debuted at No. 3 on the ARIA Charts, the third Northlane release in a row to debut in the top five in Australia.

Don’t miss this performance from Northlane, with special guests The Brave on Friday 2 February- Northlane go on at 9.30pm at Villa Noosa Hotel - The V Room.

Grab your tickets at www.villanoosa.com. au. This is an age 18-plus event. ●

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THIS WEEK

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GIG GUIDE Thursday 25 January Tewantin Noosa RSL 6pm Fabian The V Room, Villa Noosa Hotel 8pm Cosmic Psychos Friday 26 January The Imperial Hotel Eumundi 12pm Renny Field 9pm Annie J Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Shades of Grey Cooroy RSL 6pm Fineline Band Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club 6.30pm Sue Mathews Peregian Beach Hotel 2pm Phil Barlow 6pm Andrea Kirwin Saturday 27 January The Imperial Hotel Eumundi 12pm The Brown Trouts 7pm Malia Stirling Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Craig Martin Swing Band Peregian Beach Hotel 3pm Shannon Sol Carroll Sunday 28 January Sunshine Beach Surf Club 3pm Mo Swagger The Imperial Hotel Eumundi 2pm Alan Kelly Peregian beach Hotel 3pm Mark Maroney

READ

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The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain

Fall Out Boy - Mania

On his morning preamble, Paris bookseller Laurent Letellier finds a very elegant woman's handbag abandoned on top of a rubbish bin. After a fruitless attempt to return it at the police station, he commits what he feels is a transgression, and opens the handbag.

The owner's credit card and money have been stolen. Nothing is left to identify the owner. But what intrigues him is a red notebook in which the owner has recorded her thoughts and impressions, her likes and dislikes. Read this delightful story available at the Noosa Library - Review by Jenny Carter, Friends of the Noosa Library. ●

Fall Out Boy are one of those classic bands you never truly get over, and their seventh studio album Mania reignites the spark and takes fans through a whole new sonic universe.

Featuring those iconic vocals from the legendary Patrick Stump, Mania mixes some deep electronic influences with dirty rock'n'roll, which births some tremendously pumped-up tracks that should honestly be added to everyone's gym playlist right now. Stay Frosty Royal Milk Tea gives us the return of their quintessentially long, weird song titles, and The Last Of The Real Ones' anthemic chorus and atmospheric guitar melodies are a significant highlight.

Fall Out Boy are still emo at heart. ●

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Starring: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell

If you only see one movie this year, make it this little beauty.

Frances McDormand stars as an American mom mourning the rape and murder of her daughter, and broken by the lack of police action to find the killer, even months later.

So she rents some disused billboards on a rural road ... and uses them to taunt the local police chief (Woody Harrelson) who she blames for the inaction.

The beauty of this film lies in its nuance - the good aren’t all good, the bad aren’t all bad, good people do bad things and bad people do good things. Add a sparkling script and shocking plot twists. ●

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cerning the notice you see in the paper (4).

DOWN 1. Gave a drink to, in bed (5). 2. Regretting having called one in (5). 3. Pay for in the latter Half (3,3). 4. Sit up. Girl, with the paper (6). 5. Even without inflation (4). 6. The killer is an unidentified person, about fifty (9). 12. I’m to pass one over to get people excited (9). 13. Got rid of on Sunday (4). 15. Isn’t pouring from the containers (4). 17.

Drop off and spill ink on the linen (6). 18. Soft with money (6). 20. Fat bees buzzing round overhead (5). 21. Return it, angry and fed up (5). 23. The location? It’s out East (4).

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10. Drawn, you say, to the creature (4). 11. Taunts about one’s quarters? (4). 14. Would she not, if trained, get a break acting? (2,3,5). 16. What the diner dressed in satin is eating the contents of? (7,3). 19. Kind of classify (4).

22. Because the pits it escaped from had snakes (4). 24.

Wood that has it’s good points (4). 25. Carry empty, we’re told (4). 26. Held fish in neat packs inside (9). 27. Concerning the notice you see in the paper (4).

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WHAT’S ON E.T ON THE ROOFTOPS

BY HOLLIE HARRIS Put Friday 2 February in your diary for the next Cooroy Library Rooftop movie Steven Spielberg's '80s classic 'E.T.' Go along early to get yourself a spot and set up your blankets and picnics, in preparation for the screening to start around 6.30pm(ish).

Here's a bit about ' 'E.T. The ExtraTerrestrial' ...

An extra-terrestrial is accidentally left behind on Earth and is befriended by a 10 year old Elliot and his brother Michael and sister Gertie. As Elliot attempts to help his new friend contact his home planet, so that he might

be rescued, the children must elude scientists and government agents determined to apprehend the alien for their own purposes ... which results in an adventure greater than any of them could have imagined. Entry to the movies is by donation. Rated PG The screening is proudly supported

by Cooroy Outdoor Power, John Madill Toyota, Cooroy Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank, Cooroy Fish 'n' Chips, Chapmans Auto Repairs, Cooroy Computers, Wattle Street Dental, SPV Accounting, Tyrepower Cooroy, Sunshine Mitre 10 Cooroy, Inspired Martial Arts, and Cooroy Family Practice. ●

WELCOME BACK TO THE RATTLER A full program of events is planned for Australia Day.

AUSSIE DAY ON THE RIVER

BY HOLLIE HARRIS

offers a unique dining experience.

The heritage train journey through the Mary Valley is scheduled to commence in Autumn 2018. You can join the journey in either Gympie or Amamoor where you will hop aboard one of the meticulously restored trains and travel along the tracks that have been brought back to life.

The Historic Gympie Station is open from Wednesday to Sunday. Free Historical Tours and Heritage trains on display Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11am subject to volunteer availability.

Check the website for more information, trading hours and special events. www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au ●

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The Noosa Australia Day Festival kicks off with a Great Aussie Breakfast from 7am by Rotary Noosa Heads, followed by music and entertainment all day from 10am.

There will be great acts and a little magic, some local reptiles, horses, sailing and more - what's even better, it's free!

Join the community to celebrate with a long list of talent, Aussie food and kids entertainment all on the banks of our beautiful Noosa River.

Bring your chair, bring a rug but most of all bring your groove and don't forget hats, sunscreen and water bottles folks.

This fantastic family day out is proudly brought to you by Rotary Noosa Heads, Tewantin Noosa Lions and Noosa Council. ●

The much-loved Rattler is back and the Historic Gympie Station located on Tozer Street has been fully restored to its former glory. The traditional Queensland building now houses a gift shop, museum and a cafe-restaurant.

Take a trip down memory lane this weekend and explore the history of the Mary Valley Railway Line and its people in the museum or on one of the free guided tours. Heritage trains are also on display at the station on certain days.

Whether it be meeting friends for coffee, enjoying a leisurely lunch, Sunday brunch or a catch up with mates for a local brew and a gourmet pizza, The Station Cafe

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BY HOLLIE HARRIS SALMON, they say, always return to their birth place to spawn. Whether that's true or not, it can't be denied that salmon lovers are returning in droves to Noosa Springs' Relish restaurant to sample the salmon-inspired dishes that make up the summer lunch special.

Salmon is packed with high-quality protein, plus lots of vitamins and minerals, but it's the omega-3 fatty acids that make salmon such a healthy choice. And it's delicious.

Throughout December and January, diners can enjoy smoked salmon Nicoise salad; Miso glazed salmon with steamed bok choy, edamame beans, green tea noodles and black sesame seeds; or pink pepper spiced smoked salmon croquette with wasabi mayonnaise.

Make your choice, order a glass of white or red wine, and the total cost will be just $25.

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LET’S DO ‌ Lunch @ Peregian Beach Hotel Holiday's are over...mums, dad's and carers - it's time to enjoy for a moment, that the kids are back to school and take a little time out for yourself. Peregian Beach Hotel is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the full menu on offer at lunchtime.

Meet some friends and share a selection of tapas starting from $8 such asFresh sourdough focaccia dukkah, Meredith goats cheese Natural or Wood fired Kilpatrick southern Australian oysters Ginger & garlic wok tossed edamame Fried queen green fetta stuffed olives chipotle mayo

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Almond & tapioca crumbed jalapeĂąo & cheese popper lime mayo Polenta chips truffle cream, parmesan Fresh ricotta gnocchi olive, preserved lemon, chilli, red onion, ricotta salata, fresh parsley Salt 'n pepper Streaky Bay (SA) calamari lime mayo Fire roasted chilli coconut prawn dumplings green mango chutney Chipotle fried chicken citrus slaw time burgers or one of the mouthBbq smoked Wagyu beef balls three watering lunch specials.

LUNCH • DINNER cheese sauceOPEN 7 DAYS • BREAKFAST• Peregian beach Hotel is open for lunch House-made beer sausage whisky & from 12pm - 2.30pm every day, with an plum relish all day menu running for pizza and tapas Or go for a woodfire pizza, a lunch available between 2.30 & 5pm. �

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DINING DIRECTORY Your Guide to all things Eating Out! Cooroy

FRESH NATURAL ASIAN

NOOSAVILLE FISH MARKET

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

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

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

Noosa’s best takeaway fish and chips.

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

Have you ever tried Churrasco (pronounced Shoo-Has-Co) cuisine? Brazilian food has become more and more popular with the rise of gluten-free diets and Samba Grill at Noosaville is proud to say their menu is 100 percent gluten-free.

Noosa's first Brazilian restaurant serves traditional Brazilian cuisine 5 nights a week and is fully licensed with BYO wine also permitted.

In the tradition of the South American, Guarani indigenous people, and then later the Brazilian Gauchos (or cowboys), prime cuts of marinated beef, pork, lamb, chicken will be skewered then grilled over organic charcoal before being carved at the table and served to diners.With their mouth-watering 'Rodizio' style of service, diners pay a fixed, all-you-can-eat price and waiters bring food to to you several times throughout the evening.Vegetarian dishes are also available and plenty of delicious Brazilian side dishes such as beans, rice, salad and potatoes will be served alongside traditional condiments such as Piri Piri and Malagueta Pepper Oil.

Diners can indicate to staff that their appetite has been satisfied by displaying a red symbol on their table, or a green symbol if they would like to keep the food coming.

A selection of South American and Australian wines are available by the glass or bottle with BYO wine permitted (corkage applies).

Although Brazilian cuisine has been enjoyed for thousands of years, it is really only emerging here in the Southern Hemisphere. The succulent aromas and flavours of meat grilled over charcoal results in a delicious, slow cooked meal so you need only to follow your nose down Gympie Terrace. Once seated,  the pure theatre of our assistant Churrasquerios (barbecue chefs) circulating throughout the restaurant, brandishing the skewers and carving meat for guests at the table is a feast for the eyes, nose and belly.

Samba Grill is a favourite for group bookings, private functions as well as intimate dinners for two. Follow your nose and find them at 251 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville and call 5449 9577 to book your table. ●

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POTS & PANS KITCHEN & BAR

THE RIVER DECK RESTAURANT

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Pots & Pans Kitchen and Bar is a café and bar in the heart of Peregian Springs. We offer a relaxed, friendly environment to enjoy great food and drink with family and friends.

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 café. Healthy food with stacks of flavour and Vegan options available

3/2 Balgownie Dr Peregian Springs Open 7 Days Breakfast Lunch and Dinner Mon - Thurs 6.30am - 8pm Fri - Sat 6.30am - 11pm Sun - 8.00am - 8pm www.potsandpanskb.com.au For bookings call 5372 7736 noosatoday.com.au

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

3/28 Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Heads Open 7 days 7am to 3pm (Except Sunday close at 2pm) (07) 5324 1003 facebook.com/thestackedpantry

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90 Hilton Tce Noosaville Open 7 days from 10am-7.30 pm Phone ahead 54497127 facebook.com/Noosaville-Fish-Market

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MAISON DE PROVENCE

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SIROCCO

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

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

2/257 Gympie Terrace Noosaville OPEN Tues to Sunday B’fast 7.30am – 11am Lunch noon – 2.30pm Dinner 5.30m – late 5455 6688 sirocconoosa.com.au

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TAPAS @ IS TAPAS + COCKTAIL BAR

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.

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

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

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IZZY CHAI MODERN ASIAN CUISINE

TRIO’S AT SOUTH PACIFIC RESORT

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

Weddings, Functions & Special Occasions. Fully Licenced

Unit 1/, 205 Weyba Road, Noosaville Open 7 Days 11am to 9pm (07) 5449 7598 izzychai-asian.com.au

179 Weyba Road Noosaville Open Wed to Sat Dinner Sat & Sun Lunch Bar opens at 4pm 5473 1333

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

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

247 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville QLD 4566 Open 7 Days 11.30am to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 9pm (07) 5449 7497 maisies.com.au

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BY MARGARET MACCOLL Spectacular flowers, fabulous food and garden tips and plenty to taste and see drew thousands to the Ginger Factory at Yandina for its annual Ginger Flower and Food Festival.

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COMMUNITY UPDATES FREE SCREENING OF FINALIST DOCUMENTARY Come along to a FREE screening of Constance on the Edge, finalist of the Documentary Australian Foundation Award at the Sydney Film Festival 2016. Thursday 25 January at 5.30pm, The J, Noosa Junction. For more information and to reserve your seat go to www.noosawelcomesrefugees.org

POMONA GALLERY EXHIBITION Come along to see Life after Constancy at Pomona Railway Station Gallery, 10 Railway Street, Pomona until 8 February. This exhibition is local artist, Merryl Costin's first solo exhibition and will be held in the Carriage Exhibition Room. Life After Constancy is a collection of paintings which displays Merryl's determination to go forward after life changing circumstances. Her paintings, she feels are bright, happy and uplifting.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS Life Beyond 30 Women's business group are holding their first meeting of the year at 7.30am on 25 January at the Noosa Boat House. For more information visit www.lifebeyond30.com.au

CANCER COUNCIL MEETING Cancer Council Queensland Noosa Branch will hold its first meeting of the year on Friday 9 February at Noosa Leisure centre, opposite Noosaville library. The meeting starts at 10am. All new members welcome. Phone 0418 488 067.

ADFAS NOOSA LUNCH Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Noosa Inc is starting its 2018 lecture program with a Lunch on Saturday 17 February featuring Paul Atterbury from the BBC's Antique Road Show. Paul will share his fascinating choice of antiques he would take to his desert island at Peregian Springs Golf Club, 95 Peregian Springs Drive, Peregian from 11am-3.30pm. People are invited to bring along a treasure to catch Paul's eye, and enjoy a special Roadshow Noosa-style.

(No jewellery or small items). Cost: $70 members and $75 non-members. Book-

MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels from Monday 29 January to Friday 2 February.

Monday Drivers: Maya, Marie, Mick and Marg, Andrew, Anne and Phil, Doug and Claudia, Margaret and Michelle.

Kitchen: Lynette, Len, Stephen, Neil.

Tuesday Drivers: Bruce, Liz, Rob and Kevin, Driver needed run D, Tania and Friends, Fiona, Patrick.

Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo, George.

Wednesday Drivers: Drivers needed runs A, B, Gary, Victor, Rhoda and Heather, Ron, Joy. Kitchen: Judi, Elfie, Sandy, Glenis, Jerry, Mark.

Thursday Drivers: Drivers Needed Runs A, B, C, Victor, Kenny and Cheryl, Jan and Wendy, Nina.

Kitchen: Elfie, Lois, Christine, John.

Friday Drivers: Driver needed run A, D, Therese, Peter, Lynne and Kay, Bryan and Terry, Rosalie and Jack.

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

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ENJOY THE TASTY TALENTS Friends of Noosa Regional Gallery will be presenting a rich and diverse talent of art by local artists and emerging artists alike, during their 7th Group Exhibition, exclusively organized for members as part of the visual artistic fabric of Noosa.

This year once again, we are celebrating the Taste of Your Art, highlighting talent whether you enjoy painting, ceramics, sculpturing, mixed media or collage, with an open experimental attitude towards materials and tools.

The exhibition officially opens on Friday 9 February at 6pm at the Noosa Regional Gallery, ground floor, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin, with presentations of awards for 2D - 3D, and Emerging Artist Award and the exhibition will continue until 18 March.

People's Choice Award will be announced at the Friend's Long Lunch Gathering on Sunday 18 March.

Last year's 2017 winner of the ings essential. Phone Sharon Hyde on 5448 2395 or email slhyde53@gmail.com. Proceeds from this event will support visual and performing artists through ADFAS Noosa's Young Arts Program.

TEWANTIN NOOSA GARDEN CLUB The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club will be held on Monday 12 February in the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin. The club meets on the second Monday of each month for a 1.30 pm start. February guest speaker is horticulturist Joan Dillon and her topic is native plants for your garden. Visitors are welcome.

Phone Helen Brown on 0402 107 716.

PROBUS CLUB NOOSA 2010 The club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Bowls Club on Hilton Terrace.

Please ring Brian if you'd like to hear more about trips, meals out, theatre and garden visits with this friendly group. Phone 0403 435 978

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Overaters anonymous meets in the Noosa area. There are no dues or fees. For more information phone 0404 302 186 or 5485 1491.

TEWANTIN-NOOSA RSL WOMEN'S AUXILIARY The first meeting of the year will be our AGM held on Friday 2 February at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL. Please attend this important meeting. All members and friends welcome. Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

RED CROSS MEETING Red cross will hold a meeting for on Wednesday 14 February at 10 am at Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club, Coolum Beach. Come and join us for a coffee and find out what we do. Visitors very welcome. Phone Robyn on 0409 124 460 for more details.

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA Boomerang Bags is as strong as ever and is now sewing and selling out of Wallace House, 1 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. We need volunteers and clean fabric to sew alternative bags to single use plastic bags which are clogging our waterways and killing our wildlife. We hold our sewing bees on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9am to

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Emerging Artist Award - Domi Cohen, will be showcasing her solo exhibition with her 3D work along side Taste of Art, so this will be a special treat to see her intriguing ceramic dwellings.

We invite you also to join with Friend's at the Coffee and Conversation talks and demonstrations that showcase our local artists during the exhibition.

Friend's artists share their artistic journeys and techniques illustrated with examples and demonstrations at these five talks during the exhibition.

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12.30pm, starting this week. Come anytime between those hours for friendly conversation and morning tea while we sew. For more information phone Sandra on 0466 44 99 46 or Julia 5448 2321, email boomerangbagsnoosa@gmail.com or visit www.boomerangbags.org

LEARN TO MEDITATE WITH RONNETTE HEWITT Sit on a comfy couch or a chair and learn easy one and five minute relaxation techniques, then be guided into a longer meditation weekly on Wednesdays at 11am at 32 Tarina St, Noosa Heads. Arrive from 10.45am for 11am start. Finish by noon. Regular meditators can enquire about our Monday group.

Phone Ronnie on 0408 050 724.

TASTE OF ART Friend's Noosa Regional Gallery presents a diverse talent of art by local artists and emerging artists alike, during their 7th group exhibition, highlighting talent whether you enjoy painting, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media or collage. The exhibition officially opens on Friday 9 February at 6pm and continues until 18 March at Noosa Regional Gallery, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin. Awards will be presented for 2D, 3D, and Emerging Artist. Phone 5329 6145.

NOOSA BOTANIC GARDENS SUMMER GUIDED WALK. The Friends of the Noosa Botanic Gardens invite you to their Summer Guided Walk on Sunday 28 January, to commence at 9am. We will be looking at the lush summer growth and some stunning flowers. The walk will take approximately one hour. Follow the signs to the main picnic shelter opposite the car park by the entrance. Closed in shoes, insect repellent and water are recommended.

DANCE LESSONS RESUME Dance Lessons resume Sunday 21 January at Tewantin Masonic Hall from 1pm for beginners through til 5 pm for intermediate and advanced. Also, Woombye dance lessons resume Thursday 18 January at 9.30am. Look forward to seeing you. Andrew and crew, phont 0429 829 328.

COUNTRY OLD TIME DANCE Come One, Come All to an Australian themed Country Old Time Dance on Saturday the 27 January at the Belli Community

Hall 7.30 for an 8pm start. Great Old Time Dance music will be played by Sunshine Swing Band, great country supper, raffles, lucky door and lucky spots. Come dressed in your best Aussie clobber and you might win a prize. Entry fee $14 Adults, $5 high school students and children free. This is an "alcohol free" event. The Belli Hall is situated at 1170 Kenilworth Road, Belli Park. Find us on the Belli Community Hall Facebook page.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEET Friends of Noosaville Library invite you to join them for their Monthly Morning Tea in the library on Thursday, 1 February at 10am.

This will be followed at 10.30am by a Meeting to talk about the Friends activities for those interested in staying. Phone 5329 6555.

SEWING NEWS Do you love sewing? Why not join the Guilded Lilies Tewantin Neighbourhood Group of the Australian Sewing Guild Inc. The group meet on the last Saturday of every month at the Masonic Hall, cnr Moorindil and Toolar St, Tewantin. Entrance up side ramp. Next meeting will be on Saturday 27 January from 9 am until 3 pm. Just drop in to see what we do, or bring your sewing machine. For more information phone Iris on 5415 1448.

RETIRED OR ABOUT TO RETIRE? Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch will meet on Thursday 8 February at 9.45 am for 10am at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville. Speaker will be Leanne from our National Sponsor, Scenic Tours on 'Where will you go in 2018/19?' Cruises and Tours Australia and Worldwide. Cost $5 pp includes morning tea. Phone 5448 2985 or email airnoosacommunications@gmail.com

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MEETING The Christian Fellowship of Noosa meets each Sunday at 9.30 am in the CWA hall in Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin. The message from Keith Heale on Sunday 28 January will be The God of all Comfort. The service will be followed by morning tea. Everyone welcome. Enquiries Secretary Kevin Brewer on 5479 0460.

NOOSA ARTS AND CRAFTS Noosa Arts and Crafts at Wallace House, Wallace Drive, Noosaville, will be holding its January workshops including Pure Pastels with Carolyn Sheather for four weeks from 9am-noon from Friday 19 January and Learn to Crochet with Janelle Turley from 20 January from 9.30-11.30am for four week. Group activities include Embroidery, watercolour, spinning, knitting, weaving and scrapbooking. Phone 5474 1211, email create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au or visit https://noosaartsandcrafts.org.au

JOIN LEGENDS AT THE BOWLS Legends of League are having a bowling day on Friday 2 February at Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club. They will be raising much needed funds for the local community at the club from 1pm. Come and meet the legends between 1-2pm and 4-5pm. Watch them play bowls against a team from TNBC from 2.30 - 4.30pm. Don't miss this great opportunity to chat to a legend.

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

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WAVES AT LAST How good was it to finally get some waves on the points last week! And with just a few hundred mates!

I made the trek out to Tea Tree a few times and managed to jag a couple of wide ones from halfway out, so I was happy, but it really does get ridiculous this time of year when swell direction dictates that only the outer bays are going to work. And when the swell really pushed, Granite was pretty much out of control, so that left Tea Tree, where I am reliably informed that the head count was over a hundred on several occasions.

Oh well, school's back now and the motion in the ocean looks promising for a wave-rich February and March. Fingers crossed.

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STRILIA DAY Like many families around the country, ours will be conflicted tomorrow, with some members celebrating Australia Day and others refusing to acknowledge the anniversary of white invasion.

Although I think it's a worthy position to take, I can't agree with the "black arm-band" argument, and it was interesting to note that several indigenous leaders last week expressed the view that their communities had bigger issues to resolve and really didn't care what day Australia Day was held. The Australia Day revisionists maintain that it is an insult to the original Australians that we celebrate the anniversary of Captain Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet stepping ashore and claiming New South Wales for the British Crown, but I'm not sure what they think we should be celebrating. Perhaps the arrival of the First Australians across the land bridge from Asia many millenia before? But that's rather hard to pin a date to.

In any case, while our treatment of the First Australians over the centuries since white settlement has often been disgraceful, it didn't start with Captain Phillip, who most historians agree was a fair and just leader and a true visionary in charge of a bizarre and difficult social experiment. As governor of New South Wales Phillip not only tried to enforce social justice and a sense of community between convicts and free settlers, he tried to reach out to the Aboriginal clans and begin to understand their nomadic lifestyles. Indeed, when he was speared in the shoulder during one of these endeavours, he refused to allow any

With artistic director Kate Howat and SWIFF, Coffs Harbour.

Honolua Blomfield in action at Hainan this week. Photo ISA. violent retribution, a restraint that was not common amongst many of his successors.

So while having a beer and watching the cricket in the time-honoured tradition tomorrow, and while respecting the rights and history of all of us who call Australia home, I'll raise a glass to old Artie Phillip, who doesn't deserve to be remembered as an invader.

SOUTH FOR THE SCREENWAVE South of the border last weekend with the Band of Frequencies for another live soundtrack screening of Men of Wood and Foam, this time to a full house at the Screenwave International Film Festival in Coffs Harbour. This is a great little festival that's been running for a couple of years at venues in Coffs and beautiful Bellingen.

We played at the historic Jetty Memorial

Theatre (est 1928) which I was unreliably informed had not been sold out since Winifred Atwell played there in 1959.

Artistic director Kate Howat set me straight on this, explaining that we weren't even the first sellout this year!

Anyway, an enthusiastic audience of young and old, surfers and non, was augmented by one of the film's stars, a frail old man rugged up against the air conditioning. Surfboard pioneer Scott Dillon will be 90 this year, and his memory fails him a bit, but when I got him up on stage after the show for the question and answer session, I asked him what he missed now that he's retired from surfing. Scotty didn't miss a beat.

"I miss the girls," he said, winking at the audience. "Really miss the chicks." Standing ovation.

BOWLED OVER AT COOROY The Cooroy Sports Club in Opal Street is under new ownership and management after it was taken over by Heritage Hotel management and the Cooroy Bowls Club couldn't be happier.

Club president Russell Butler said the new owners were supportive of the bowls club and they were looking at a bright future.

With a secure site the club is now seeking new members with membership fee just $1.

"The bar will be open on a regular basis and the restaurant will be opening soon," he said.

"Bowlers and "Bare footers" are now able to enjoy the newly renovated and laser levelled green which looks magnificent.

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where you will be able to make new friends with the most social club on the coast."

First day back will be Tuesday 30 January at 3pm. To book phone Russell on 5447 7716.

Business Bowls is played on Wednesday evenings and is a great chance to network.

To book phone Wayne on 5447 6964.

High Rollers (and don't be scared of the name, they are mostly novices) commences on Thursday 1 February. This weekly fun night has teams of three with as many reserves as you like. To join in phone Yvonne on 0413 133 791.

The Hinterland Local League commences with the first game at Cooroy on Saturday 3 February at 9am for the ladies and 1pm for the men with a practice on 30 January. ●

WORLD CONTEST IN CHINA Another week, another world surfing contest on Hainan Island in China.

This time it's the International Surfing Association's world longboard championships, about the third major event on the long lefts of Riyue Bay since the beginning of December. And it seems like every event, the photos reveal still more high rise development popping up in the background.

The Chinese don't do things by halves. I just hope I can get to Hainan before it turns into Waikiki. Or maybe it already has!

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BETWEEN THE FLAGS

RON LANE

CROWDS ENJOY FESTIVITIES IN SAFETY With the school holidays and the big Christmas crowds coming to the end it is indeed gratifying to be able to look back and say that for our three local beaches Peregian, Sunshine Beach and Noosa Heads it has once again been a safe festive season with no fatalities at our beaches.

For our lifeguards who cover the week days it has also be accident free and the big crowds have been no problem. Our roving patrols conducted by the IRB and Wave Runner19 (Jet Rescue Ski) have also done a great job. Also a big thank you to the boys and girls in blue, there is nothing like a Police Patrol Vehicle to give our visitors a safe warm feeling; and as always the Paramedics were always on call.

A great holiday period with all aspects of beach safety well and truly covered.

In keeping with constant need for progressive training of our young, which is of course an investment in the future of lifesaving, last week saw the successful running of yet another annual Camp Commando. This year the action took place at the Queensland Camping and Conference Center in Mapleton.

Aimed at the 13 and 14 age group there were 129 young clubbies in attendance and for the three day camp, referred to as the Mapleton SLSC Bush Bash, the members were indeed kept very busy. In the words of Aleeshia Chick, Regional Membership and Participation Coordinator for the Sunshine Coast, working for Queensland Surf Lifesaving, ''They were kept very busy and at the end I think they were very tired.

Not only was it successful but it was also the biggest camp ever run by the Sunshine Coast Branch."

All clubs from Rainbow Beach to Bribie were represented. From Noosa / Peregian there were 15 members and 5 leaders in attendance and from Sunshine Beach 4 members. Apart from covering many essential aspects of lifesaving such as team building and first aid scenarios guest speakers for the camp also touched on such things as the importance of self-image and self-discipline.

With the aim of training the lifesavers of tomorrow the importance of learning inter club connections was also stressed.

Lifesaver''s Lifesaver Finalists and Winner Jed Hamblin.

Amongst the guest speakers was Danny Hoyle a legendary lifesaver from the Gold Coast. Danny spoke with his usual passion for the symbolic Red and Yellow, the colors that define, not only right throughout Australia but indeed many parts of the world, the Australian Life Saving movement.

This is indeed a very good point as it will be up to the lifesavers of tomorrow to ensure that our proud colors are indeed worn with pride and dignity on our patrols and beaches

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and not all around the country side.

At the completion of the camp only two awards were presented. One was the Lifesavers Lifesaver of Camp Commando; this went to Jed Hamblin and the second to the Leaders Leader, which went to Oliver Bligh. With both members being from Noosa it speaks volumes for the standard of training that is now available to the young members of this club. Well done to all concerned ●

JACK MANGROVE

BEING OUT EARLY IS THE KEY night, live baits and unweighted fresh mullet strips fished in the deeper holes and around structure has paid off.

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trolled baits and the very popular Spanish Special lure, live baits and floaters fished in a well maintained burley trail have seen some great results. Spotted mackerel have also been in great numbers and feeding on the bait schools on the closer reefs, casting metal slugs has seen some great results, make sure you let the slugs sink a little before retrieve as the bigger fish are still holding that bit deeper. Sunshine Reef is again fishing well for Cobia, coral trout, sweetlip, Spanish mackerel, spotty mackerel, pearl perch, cod trout and good size Moses perch. North Reef has been good for Cobia, Spotty mackerel, venus tusk fish, pearl perch, moses perch, snapper and hussar.

Out on the wider reefs; dolphin fish, big Spanish and good wahoo are all responding to skirted lures with lumo, blue and white, and pink being the pick of the colours.

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In the Noosa River, it has been a case of the early bird catching the fish, Trevally, queen fish and tailor have all been taken on the surface with both poppers and surface walkers doing some serious damage. Woods Bays, the back of Noosa Sound and the first Ski Run have been the pick of the spots.

Good whiting have been on the chew on the run out tide at the frying pan and the river mouth, fishing the sand banks and the drop offs as the water drains is working the best.

Live worms and yabbies have been the go to bait. Small surface lures fished on the top of the tide over the sand banks has also been very productive. Flathead are still in great numbers throughout the lower reaches and have responding well to brightly coloured soft plastics, small fish baits and strips baits of fresh mullet and bonito. Mangrove jack are also on the chew and have been taken on surface poppers around structure in low light. For those fishing for the red devils at

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SPORT TODAY NOOSA GOLF RESULTS TUESDAY There were 211 players in the Single Stableford Tuesday Club Single on 16 January. Scratch rating (M) 71.0 Winners: A Grade: Gary Wood 41, Jim Scholes 40 c/b, Stephen Thorn 40, Woody Wood 39 c/b.

B Grade: Joe Franz 40, John Hughes 39 c/b, Graee Rickard 39, Donald O'Donnell 38 c/b.

C Grade: Gary Colenso 43 c/b, Kevin Richter 43, Stephen Curry 41, Martin Peters 40.

Place Getters: Ray Egge 39, Peter Telley, Stephen Monie, Tom Healey, Steve Osmond 38 c/b, Leigh Hancock 38, Jon Lawrence, Dan Harmer, Mark Trevanion, Robert Tasker, Alan Powell, Peter Zipf, Terry Dale, Paul Neate, Anthony Jedynak, Glenn Heath, Bruce Howden, Pieter Kanters, Christian Pearch, Craig Smith 37 c/b.

Nearest to Pin - A Grade: Rodney Vaughan, Brett Clarke, Jim Scholes, Leigh Hancock.

B Grade: Dale Officer, Graeme Rickard, Philip Richardson, Tim Dolan.

C Grade: Martin Peters, Greg Peeler, Craig Baxter, Graeme Martin.

SATURDAY There were 246 players in the Saturday 2-Person Ambrose on 20 January. Scratch rating (M) 71.0 Overall winners: Jason Finn and Lee Ranger 60.25, James Hiron and Rick Beattie 60.5 c/b, David Mills and David Anderson 60.5.

Place getters: Tama Stana and George Giblett 61.25, Toby Harding and Alex Officer 62, Brett Le Moy and Bradly Graham 62.25, Michael Moodie and Lee Elvy 62.75, Ross Cunningham and Michael Nasseredin 63 c/b, Warren Brewer and John Purdue 63, Phillip Fortington and David Young 63.25, Sam Boulden and Lee Christie 63.5, Gus Torney and Tony Carabetta 64.25. ●

Jarrod Officer bats.

SECONDS CLAIM SEASON DEFINING WIN This weekend saw the return of the two day competition in the run down to the finals, with First Grade having the bye.

Second Grade Seconds ventured to Cooroy for a season defining match. Winning was a must, so the sight of a green pitch had the skipper keen to send them in after winning the toss. A slow start on a slow pitch saw Cooroy down 2-10 early. To their credit, Cooroy batted well to move to 2-51 until Jarrod Officer made the breakthrough to swing the match. Mike Thomson and Officer quickly settled into their rhythm and quick wickets and a sagging tail meant the next 8 wickets feel for just for 40 runs with the final total reaching a modest 90 runs. Thomson finished with 5-37 off 16 and Officer 5-19 off 13 cleaning up the tail.

Tewantin commenced their innings confident of sealing first innings points on day one with 31 overs still left in the day's play. Not a good start as openers Darcy Morgan and Alex Bennett fell for 4 runs a piece. Ben Gear found the going challenging scratching out 13. At 3-34 off 17 overs the plan was looking shaky, but as skipper Chris Wright (27) joined Jarrod Officer at the crease, the score progressed noosatoday.com.au

to 4-80 off 24 to have 1st innings safe in hand. A few late wickets saw Tewantin finish on 6-117 with Officer unbeaten on 48. The team need to extend the current lead of 27 next week with some quick scoring, then follow up with another strong showing in the field for a chance of an outright victory and keep a top four finish within reach.

Third Grade With 1st grade having the bye, Thirds found themselves at home on Read Park for a change. Playing against the ladder leader's Nambour, openers David Baker (24) and Harry Wilikinson (23) started very cautiously to blunt the attack. At 0/44 in the 24th, it took the competition's leading spinner to remove both openers paving the way for Steve Gallagher (54) and Sam Forrest (45) to accelerate the score to 2/142 at the end of the 41st.

Some further disciplined batting from the middle order as Cody Wright (26) played with unbelievable timing, Samadhi Baker (23) returned strongly from injury with some classy shots and Duncan Stone (16) hitting a huge 6 over the fence at the Lion's end of the ground to make sure the team

capitalised on a good foundation to finish the day on 236 after 70 overs.

With just 3 overs remaining in the day, Nambour finished on 0/21 with a lot of cricket still to play.

Fourth Grade Never an easy task at Palmwoods, Fourths lost the toss and were sent in to field. Good bowling and committed fielding contained the 2nd placed Palmwoods to be have them 5/95 at lunch and finishing all out 180 in the 55th over shortly after the second drinks break, with a determined tail putting up some strong resistance and adding valuable runs.

Wicket takers - Graham Chaplin 3/23 off 13 to add to his season total, Shane Gesell 2/20 off 6, Justin Talbot 2/31 off 9 moving the ball early, Naveen Chand 2/38 off 9 with a run out to Chaplin. They say that catches win matches with Tony Watson 2, Rupert Kain 1, Joe Jurisevic 1, caught and bowleds to Chand and Talbot and only a couple of tough chances missed.

Tewantin finished the day 2 for 35 off 11 in reply with Nev Kratzman not out 18 and the game evenly balanced. ●

MOORE TAKES STROKE WIN Noosa Par 3 Stroke event on 20 January A Grade Nett 1st : Laurie Moore - 50 A Grade Nett 2nd : John Dakin - 52 B Grade Nett 1st : Richard Poutu - 51 (3 way countback) B Grade Nett 2nd : Jean Beasley - 51 (2 way countback) A Grade Gross : Rusty Milliner - 58 B Grade Gross : Richard Poutu - 64 (2 way countback) Nearest to pin: Linda Beilby, Nik Lesic, Neil Beasley, Rusty Milliner, Rusty Milliner.

Ball Run Down: Sandy Webb - 51 Ken Chapple - 52 Steve McLean - 53 Bob Forrest - 53 Russell Miller - 53 Maurie Bloor - 53 Anne Gallen - 53 Nik Lesic - 54 David Blanton - 54 Lynne Boyle - 54 Members Draw - Richard Poutu Draw for Par - Bill Way (Unsuccessful) .25. ●

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MORE VALUE THAN YOU'D THINK OF

BY HOLLIE HARRIS

NETBALL IS ON THE RISE

BY HOLLIE HARRIS Noosa Netball Association offers competitions and programs for all ages from age five to adults. Currently we offer three competitions a year, our Saturday junior competition starting in April and our ladies indoor competition starting in February with season two commencing in July We also run various coaching clinics and umpiring courses for the benefit of our members. There is also the opportunity for players who aspire to go to the next level to try out for our representative teams.

This year we will be taking four teams to various one day carnivals and state events throughout Queensland.

We are an accredited Net Set Go centre and offer a program which is fun, safe, and social for girls and boys aged 5-10. This

program aims to give children of all abilities a positive introduction to netball.

Thanks to a grant from the Qld Dept of Sport and Recreation, our outdoor courts at Tewantin are currently undergoing a face lift. The courts are expected to be finished in time for our Saturday competition and we are very excited about the upgrade.

Netball is the biggest participating sport for women and girls in Australia and our membership base has shown a steady increase with numbers currently standing at 790 Netball is a sport for all ages and it is not uncommon to see mothers and daughters (and sometimes granddaughters) playing in the same team! Interested? Give us a call 0438 638 899 or log on to our website for more information. www.noosa.qld.netball.com.au

There is so much more value in team sports than just keeping fit and healthy. Both kids and adults can reap the benefits of getting involved in a team sport, such as touch football, no matter what your fitness level or age.

Noosa Touch is about to embark on its 40th year with competitions in Juniors and Seniors about to commence. Touch Footy is a sport that anyone and everyone can play, no matter age, gender, experience or ability. A sport which for generations has involved families at all stages in life.

The junior competition will have sign on days on the 31st of January and 7th of February from 4.00pm at our club house in the Noosa District Sport Complex with games starting the following Wednesday afternoon. Both girls and boys are welcome in divisions from Under 10 to Under 16 for fun and fitness. The senior competition has

a Mixed division on Monday nights and Mens and Ladies divisions on Wednesday nights which will commence from the 5th of February. · Team sports can also help improve: · Friendship and camaraderie · Cooperation and teamwork skills · Leadership skills · Appreciation of different abilities · Respect for team mates/ opponents/officials · A sense of belonging/team membership · Social interaction skills · Physical skills · Self-esteem and self-concept · Team goal-setting skills · Self-discipline, patience and persistence · Resilience through sharing positive and negative experience If you would like to be involved in Noosa Touch, contact them via noosatouch2012@gmail.com for Seniors, and noosatouch@gmail.com for Juniors. or head along to the sign-on and see what its all about.

NOOSA DISTRICT NETBALL ASSOC PLAYER REGISTRATIONS SIGN ON INFO 2018 COMPETITIONS Saturday Junior Winter Competition Starting Early April 2018: Players 11yrs-15yrs Junior Competition Players 9yrs-10yrs Net Set Go Modified Games Starting Early May 2018: Players 5yrs-10yrs Net Set Go Program We are registered NetSet Go Centre & Accept Get Started Vouchers Touch Football Sign-on for all Boys & Girls Competition, 7-16 years of age at the Tewantin Touch Fields

Ladies Indoor Competition Season 1 Players 14yrs to adult ladies Season 1 commences 19th Feb 2018

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