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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk You need look no further than the current discussions surrounding the operations of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation and the Noosa Foreshore Master Plan to realise there is no pleasing all the people all the time.

There is a body of research however that suggests the greater the possibility for people to have direct participation in political decisions the happier the society.

It stands to reason if people feel their opinion matters over what happens in their community they should feel more in control. But in what is coined ‘direct democracy’ having a say doesn’t always equate to getting your own way.

So does that still make people happier? Researchers say it does.

Today is the last day to have your say on Council’s Noosa River Foreshore Master Plan. You could have a say and test the theory. ● - Margaret Maccoll

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LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE GIRLS This International Women's Day, celebrate with a fabulously entertaining evening of inspiring and thought-provoking speakers, music, singing, dance and laughter as we celebrate the incredible diversity, contribution and changing landscape of women in our community. We are excited to offer a double pass to Let's Hear It For The Girls - an all-inclusive community event for women, men and teens on Thursday 8 March, 7pm - 9.30pm at The J. Laugh, learn and feel inspired from speakers such as Husna Pasha (The Project) Sarah Gale (Project Runway) Andrea Kirwin (pictured) with her stunning performance of folk, roots, reggae, funk and soul with an island style as well as many other speakers. To find out more about this brilliant event, turn to our Live section this week for everything you need to know. To enter this week's competition simply email in your name and phone number to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au by Tuesday 27 February. ●

NEWS Preparations are well in hand for one of Noosa’s more colourful festivals, set for 16-18 March ... all the details are on page 12.

FOCUS ON... HEALTH, WELLNESS AND BEAUTY Assumptions can set us up for decisions we regret, conflict, frustration, disappointment and hurt. Good guidance can help us through this relational minefield ... see page 26 for more.

PROPERTY VIEW A wall of sliding doors opens out to a large covered deck with full outdoor kitchen and access to the sparkling pool at this remarkable riverside property listed with Century 21 Conolly Hay Group.

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SPORT Lifeguards pushed to their limits as wild weather leaves swimmers in deep water ... Ron Lane details some of the rescues from the weekend in his regular column Between The Flags, on page 39.

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BY MARGARET MACCOLL Emotions ran high when residents staged a meeting last Thursday to protest an off leash dog area and bike path proposed for foreshore land adjacent Chaplin Park as part of the Noosaville Foreshore Land Use Master Plan.

Residents say the land was bequeathed to the Shire on condition it would not be developed, property owners were assured

by Noosa Council the park would not be developed and developing the flood prone land would create a dam effect and pollute the river with canine waste.

In addition residents say the site is the "last remaining passive recreational area with direct frontage to the Noosa River in the Noosaville area" and car parking was already at capacity.

"The development of a fenced off leash area would change this land to active recreation, " resident Andrea Fox "We believe essentially that it is not in keeping with the Noosa Biosphere program and Tourism Noosa's slogan of "Noosa Naturally".

The foreshore plan has drawn

Noosa Yacht Club and carpark (left) and Waterfront Restaurant (right of pedestrian bridge).

Cr Brian Stockwell's suggestion the land be used to store paddle boats raised emotions.

Foreshore protest meetiing attended by residents and councillors.

considerable response from residents and organisations. Noosa Parks Association created a petition calling for public access to foreshore parkland. The Waterfront Restaurant also created a petition calling for support to serve drinks and canapes to guests on a 16mx6m patch of grassland on the foreshore in front of the restaurant.

"We look after this grassed area and pay the Council for permits to use it for an average of three to eight hours a week

when we have weddings," restaurant owners Andrea and Kerri Ravezzani said. "Now the Council opposes us offering a canape and a glass of champagne to guests following the ceremony and before they go to the restaurant for a reception."

On Saturday a wedding ceremony was held on the foreshore about 100m from the restaurant. After the ceremony the guests and wedding party were seen sharing a toast with the BYO drinks.

Several issues have been raised in council meetings in relation to the plan including the use of commercial land by foreshore businesses such as coffee kiosks and boat hire and the use of public land by not for profit organisation Noosa Yacht Club as a car and boat parking area with exclusive use and boom gate control.

Today is the final day for residents to have their say on the foreshore plan. To have your say visit yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au ●

BIG WAVES, CLOSURES AS GITA EFFECT BATTERS EAST COAST

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Surfers wait for a wave at Boiling Pot, Noosa National Park.

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Game on for a wave.

Close to the rocks at Boiling Pot.

Malibu Club surfer Rod Smith cruises in at First Point Noosa Heads.

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Noosa's surf turned it on as a result of Cyclone Gita, which battered Tonga and other Pacific Islands last week, reminding everyone what a drawcard Noosa surf can be.

The big swells led to the closure of some beaches to swimmers but drew in hundreds of surfers.

At Noosa Heads 19 swimmers were rescued on Sunday and beaches closed, and a further nine on Monday (for more on these see Between the Flags, page 39).

Car parks were few and far between at Noosa National Park and around Hastings Street even before dawn on Sunday as surfers and onlookers jostled for space. The Noosa Malibu Club set up on Main Beach with surfers at First Point delighted their monthly competition co-incided with the big swells.

"It's the gap between the waves and the waves coming through consistently that makes it so good," club spokesman Glenn Martin (Mardo) said.

Mardo said the club's identifying orange rashie was a benefit in the heavily congested area with other surfers giving them a bit of space. For more on the surf see Phil Jarratt's Life of Brine on page 36. ●

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BY RON LANE

W

orking in an Australian Tax Office in Melbourne by day and studying accountancy by night was not exactly what Paul Desmond Asbury had in mind for a lifelong career.

Born in Albury N.S.W. on 17 April 1947 he was educated at the Christian Brothers College Albury before moving on to the Christian Brothers College St. Kilda. It was during his time as a student in St. Kilda that he made a decision that was to be, unintentionally, the start of life long career; he joined the Australian Army School Cadet Unit serving until 1963.

For young Paul Asbury the first big step on life's journey was in December 1956.when his father, working as a timber yard foreman in Albury, realised that opportunities for his five children (four boys one girl) were indeed very limited. So to rectify this mum dad and the five kids packed up and headed for Melbourne.

It was on completion of his education

at St. Kilda that Paul had commenced his career in accountancy while holding down a position in the Australian Taxation Department. However while doing so he continued his army training as an Officer Cadet in 3 Division Officer Cadet Training Unit. With a background of Public Service plus Officer Cadet Training his enlistment in the Australian Regular Army in 1967 came as no surprise.

Now fifty one years later with twenty eight years' service to the Australian Army and several years dedicated work with the local organisation known as the Mens Shed, Lieutenant Colonel Paul Asbury (Ret.) can definitely look back on a life of service to both country and community.

Having enlisted in early 67, by December of that year Paul graduated from the Officer Cadet School Portsea as a 2nd Lieutenant and what was to be a successful military career was under way. Then in October 1969 while honeymooning with his bride Anne in South Australia he was suddenly posted as 2IC to 85 Transport PL Nui Dat South Vietnam, where he was to serve exactly ''one

year and one day." In December 1970 on his return to Australia he was promoted to the rank of Captain.

Then in 1974 following postings to various bases in Australia he was on his way to the U.K.as an exchange instructor at the Army School of Transport at Longmoor.

"This was quite a move as it was for the family not just me that was going to the U.K. When I started on the job it came as one hell of a shock. I was not aware there was such a different attitude between the British officers and men as compared to us. The way the officers spoke to their men was simply unbelievable to an Australian; if we did that back home you would probably get a smack in the mouth. For the first three months I just wanted to get out of there. But then I settled down and realised that it was the accepted way and it worked for them.

But to our way it was totally unacceptable.

My job was to train young officers who had just graduated from Sandhurst. This was still the cold war period so everything had to be spot on. The relationship between the British staff and me was very good

indeed. For example when they found out that I was a tennis player (coached as a young bloke by the famous Margaret Court) I ended up playing for the Royal Corp of Transport on every Wednesday; and it was all over the U.K. Believe it or not if I had to travel to a tournament I was paid travel expenses; this on top of my salary.

Amazing."

Next posting for the Asbury family saw Paul in Germany where he worked as a Staff Officer of 1 British Corps. "We were serving as a part of the whole Nato Defense for Germany and Europe. It was thought that if the cold war exploded the Russians would come down through the top of Europe; but of course it didn't happen. Then 1977 we were back in Australia."

Until his retirement from the army in 1993 with the rank of Lt.Col (which he achieved in 1985) Paul held many and varied postings; two notable of which were Commanding Officer of the Ground Liaison Group, Air H.Q. Blue Mountains and Commanding Officer of the Air Transport Support Regiment.

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"With these facilities now available it enables us to sometimes help others in our community and also on occasion be involved in a project overseas," Paul says of the Mens Shed.

Following his retirement Paul spent two years working in the Corp of Commissioners. "Our job was virtually as an employment agency to help ex- soldiers find work. This involved many Vietnam vets.

Many of that age group now in management, had been involved in massive protest marches and there was still some resentment shown toward the Vietnam Vets.

So for some it became difficult to obtain work; sad state of affairs- but true."

Then in 1999 the family settled in Noosa.

"The idea to live in Noosa first came way back in 68 when the army sent me to the Sunshine Coast for three months of DUKW Training; god knows why- but they did. We would spend our weekends at Noosa and liked the place so much that while stationed in Brisbane in 1980 the family decided that Noosa was the place to live when we retired."

Settling into the world of retirement Pauls hobbies were family, fishing, boating and computing; keeping in touch with old digger mates.

However after settling down at Noosa Paul had a few health problems. "One of these was Ross River Fever. This can result in fits of depression but I soon started to come good. Sometime later a friend at Sunshine Beach suggested that I joined the Mens Shed. This I did in 2015 and then in 2016/17 someone thought I had the right background and I was nominated for the position of Vice President; and the following year2017/18 for President One of the great things about joining came as an absolute shock when shaking

hands with me was a member named Tom Gittings. Tom and I had gone to school together in Albury and I had not seen him since our young school days in 1958 " Learning what the business is all about has been a real pleasure for Paul. As we sat and talked the pride and dedication that Paul has for the Mens Shed and its members definitely came through.

"In some ways there is a similarity to army life; a group of blokes working together as a team and above all being there to help one another if the need arises. Since joining I have seen many improvements; five new buildings now on our premises.

Sometimes it is just like watching a child growing up; it goes from strength to strength."

Nestled amongst the trees on a 2.5 acer block of land (situated on Wallum Lane just off Noosa Springs) which was once the Water Treatment Plant, is where you will find the Mens Shed. This accidentally best kept secret in our community is "dedicated to advance the health well-being and social inclusion based on the individual interests of the members."

"Each of the buildings has its own character," said Paul. "A wood work shed, hobby shed, art studio, art and music, metal workers shed, cobbers shed, recycling woodwork and inventors group. With these facilities now available it enables us to sometimes help others in our community and also on occasion be involved in a project overseas."

Situated behind the original Mens Shed is the ex-army building that is for the

purpose of dining, recreation and meetings; perhaps the meeting place and center of social activities. Small office, kitchen, library snooker table and dining hall with a lounge area near the front entrance.

It is not just the buildings but also the lawn and gardens you notice when walking around. Now to the left of the Mens Shed a new building is under construction; here again is the Mens Shed team working together.

"In keeping with the concern for the good health of members we will be holding a meeting in the main hall for a talk and discussion on the all aspects of prostate cancer. This is in keeping with our mission statement which in part states, aims to advance health and wellbeing of our members. Also as president and on behalf

of all, I acknowledge the great support of the Noosa Council, Unity Water and in particular Councilor Joe Jurisevic who is an honoree member. There are also a lot of others who give us their time and knowledge by teaching and talk on various matters. For this we are eternally grateful" With the ever increasing number of people that are now approaching their twilight years it is indeed gratifying to know that moving amongst us are men who in that good old Aussie fashion will take the time to stop and ask. ''Hey mate, need a hand?''

To Paul Desmond Asbury who has willingly accepted the responsibilities as President of the Mens Shed, plus the members, we say, to one and all good health and well done gentleman, you do us proud. â—?

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RECORD PRICE IS SMASHED AGAIN

BY HOLLIE HARRIS The recent record sale by Noosa's Tom Offermann Real Estate of former tennis champion Pat Rafter and his wife Lara's Sunshine Beach mansion, which was listed for $18m, has been eclipsed by the unconditional sale of an absolute beachfront private estate at 21-23 Webb Road, Sunshine Beach. It was listed for $22m.

Tom Offermann Real Estate principal Tom Offermann and listing agent Nic Hunter were tight lipped about the price citing confidentiality as paramount for their often well-known, high-end clients. "We respect their privacy," says Tom, "and would never divulge any details especially price prior to settlement. Naturally everyone is

THREE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CRASH Police have charged an 18-year old Noosaville man following a traffic crash at Noosa Heads early Saturday morning that left three men in a serious condition in the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Police said about 4.45am, a Holden utility travelling west along Noosa Parade mounted the footpath colliding with a brick wall, a parked vehicle and finally hit a palm tree.

Three male passengers from the vehicle received serious injuries as a

curious. After-all property sales such as this, are not every day transactions."

The grand seven bedroom residence with interiors by multi-award winning international designer David Hicks, and an exterior reminiscent of a lavish resort, sits on a 3,595m2 site with nothing but Sunshine Beach and the Coral Sea in front.

It has smashed all records for Sunshine Coast property, and arguably Queensland.

Noosa and environs is anything but a locally driven real estate market. Many think of it as a northern suburb of Brisbane and Sydney even 'Toorak in shorts' for Melburnians based on the large number of investors and sea-changers. "Add expats from London, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore who have been very active result of the crash with one of the men being thrown from the rear tray of the vehicle in which he was travelling onto the road.

Police have charged the teenager with one count each of mid-range drink driving, peer passengers (carrying more than one person under the age of 21 in contravention of licence type), driving with a passenger in part of vehicle not designed for carriage, being a P type licence holder driving without P plates fitted and contravening direction.

The man will appear in the Noosa Magistrates Court on 27 March. The

This absolute beachfront oasis has smashed the real estate records. in the past year," says Tom who now has a Brisbane-based agent. "Running an agency with myriad clients from all over the world creates different challenges compared to forensic crash unit is investigating. ●

CHANGE IN RECYCLING Noosa Councillors voted in favour of issuing a licence to NSW-based Resource Recovery Australia (RRA) to take over the operations of the Reusable Goods Recycling and Sales Facility at the Eumundi Landfill Noosa Community Training Centre (NCTC) spokeswoman Glenda Lane said her staff were "bitterly saddened and depressed" at the decision that replaces her organisation which has operated the facility, trading as Brite

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"My staff work extremely hard in hot conditions," she said.

"They're unbelieveably committed to recycling."

Glenda said NCTC would continue training people but would have a reduced income stream without Brite Side, but was hoping for council assistance.

"Council are saying they intend to assist us," she said.

Glenda said Brite Side would need to sell its onsite assets including heavy equipment and sheds it had built on the land. ●

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What is your name?

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I like knowing that I might be able to contribute towards helping to build a strong rural based economy in the Hinterlands where I grew up. Sustainable agriculture is will have long term benefits for both the Hinterland and its community.

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

A vet What was your first job?

Cadet nurse What is your most treasured possession?

My little tractor.

What's your favourite book?

Cardas What do you do to relax?

Sleep What music/movie/TV show have you been listening to/watching lately?

Leona Lewis/Jane Got a Gun/Handmaid's tale

What is your greatest fear?

Heights What is your greatest regret?

Not taking competition darts seriously enough What is your next challenge?

Learning to fly a helicopter What is your favourite dish at the moment?

Thai salad What do you like most about living in Noosa?

I like its proximity to a range of different scenery and landscapes from ocean to mountain What is the most important thing in your life?

My farm animals, especially my Maremma dogs.

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Artist Ben Mulheran entered his native American design (red board) in Big Dreams.

EYES OF THE TIGER White Tiger Tattoo and Village Bicycle teamed up on Sunday to showcase the talents of skateboard artists and auction the artworks to raise funds for a local teenager with muscular dystrophy.

White Tiger Tattoo co-owner Meredyth Saunders said 30 artists from across the country had entered the Dream Big charity skateboard art show and auction.

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toward helping her partner's younger brother Jake Steifler to gain a driver license and a car that can be modified to accommodate his disability.

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Santa's Classy Helpers are embarking on a challenging year to raise about $80,000$100,000 to make Christmas a happy occasion for about 300 Noosa families who are struggling financially.

"We need people to come up with big ideas to make money," organiser Lorraine Kenway last week told the group of supporters who met for afternoon tea at Padstows Noosa. Each month they meet to discuss fundraising and bring along suggested items to add toward their Christmas hampers.

Last Christmas Santa's Classy Helpers donated their left over items to United Synergies who distributed them to 50 extra families in need on the Sunshine Coast.

Natalie Clarke from United Synergies told the group how much their Christmas gifts meant to them.

She said the kindness of receiving the items caused one women aged in her 50s with mental and physical health issues who had previously struggled with suicidal thoughts at Christmas to not have them last Christmas.

"She could not believe someone who doesn't know could provide that for her," she said.

Another man with twin sons living in a caravan park just wanted a gift for his children but were "absolutely amazed to be presented with twin bicycles and a hamper". "It was priceless to see their

GRANTS UP FOR GRABS Applications can be submitted until 12 April for the next round of Community Project Grants and the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

Community Project Grants help fund community-based not-for-profit organisations with a range of projects and programs including cultural, sporting and community events.

Initiatives to benefit over the past four years include the Veggie Village Community Gardens at Peregian Beach, the Strade Bianche cycling event, plus Zero Emissions Noosa, which is arranging the first-of-its-kind Noosa Electric Car Expo on May 22.

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Noosa Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

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If you would like to help Santa's Classy Helpers call Lorraine on 5449 7599. ● For more information visit www. noosa.qld.gov.au/council-grants or phone 5329 6437. ●

CALL TO END LIVES LOST ON ROADS Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien highlighting the need for federal funding for the Bruce Highway from Cooroy to Curra, Section D project in his recent parliamentary speech.

“Too many lives are being lost on the section of Bruce Highway which passes through my electorate. It has consistently been rated as one of the deadliest sections along the national highway, and as a former policeman and traffic accident investigator I have dealt with the tragedy wreaked on my community by this road,” he said.

“Section D is common sense. If we delay, more people will die. Every day we wait risks more lives.” ●

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RAINBOW OVER THE RIVER Plans are on track for the 2018 Noosa Rainbow River Festival to be held from 16-18 March with the theme this year, Rainbow Love.

The festival will kick off Friday evening at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club with an official opening by Noosa MP Sandy Bolton before MC Melony Brests hosts a free classic Aussie Pub Crawl along Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, from 6.30-10pm.

The Saturday Night Spectacular will be held at Villa Noosa with a lineup of performers including the Powderpuff Girls.

The main event will take place Sunday with an informal morning picnic and performers gathering near the Big Pelican on the Noosa River foreshore before the lunch time River Parade travelling to Noosa Woods for a free show with Melony Brests.

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Melony Brests will take centre stage at the Rainbow River Festival.

Seabirds are declining in numbers off the Sunshine Coast, bird enthusiast Greg Roberts told guests at Noosa Parks Association's Friday environment forum but there is still much to see.

For about six years Greg has been hosting pelagic trips, taking guests by boat about 35 nautical miles or 50km east of Mooloolaba to see seabirds that rarely venture to shore but visit the edge of the Continental shelf where depths drop to 300 fathoms and sea life is plentiful.

"Most people on board are not seabird experts. They just want to come along and see some birds and there are enough of us to point things out," he said.

The group has recorded several species of birds not previously sighted in Queensland waters and even a Stejneger's Petrel which marked its first recorded sighting in Australia.

"Many bird lovers do not appreciate the abundance and variety of seabirds to be found in offshore waters off the Sunshine Coast. Some are surprised when they learn just what is out there," he said.

The trips also encounter some impressive sea life including bronze whalers, tiger sharks, various whales including Minke whales, dolphins and Manta rays.

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WHIMSICAL ART ON SHOW Artist Pete Goodlet finally moved to Peregian Beach two years ago after dreaming of living in Noosa since a month long holiday here with his sister when he was 18 and has brought his whimsical art with him.

This Friday evening from 5pm he will launch a solo exhibition at The Gallery Peregian Beach at 12 Grebe Street.

Titled The Whimsical Sea, the exhibition features images that include artist Frida Kahlo and local seascapes.

When he's not painting Pete, who lives with his partner David and their dog Thelma Louise, runs a bnb called Boheme, designs gardens and enjoys life in Noosa.

"I've never lived anywhere that I've loved more," he said.

"In my wonderful studio space in subtropical Peregian Beach I design beautiful liveable gardens, paint and create. Otherwise you will find me renovating, gardening or swimming in the ocean," he said.

"Thelma Louise (the "woofer") keeps me company whilst the delightful Dave works away in the background. My paintings are whimsical fun, and full of beauty. However, I still love to design gorgeous outdoor spaces. My gardens focus on making the most of life and the space you have. I focus on beauty and practicality.. they are truly gardens to live in, enjoy and share with others." ●

SCIENCE WEEK VISITS NOOSA Noosa Library Service will bring the excitement and discovery of National Science Week to Wide Bay, after receiving $6,078 from the Australian Government for their project, Showcasing Science.

The Showcasing Science program will encourage people to engage in science through a variety of fun, practical and interactive events and experiences, including robotics and 3D printing, during National Science Week from 12-20 August. The program also aims to spark community-wide interest in the sciences through scientific storytelling sessions and sensory-science activities.

For more details on National Science Week visit http://www.scienceweek.net. au/2018-national-grant-recipients/ ●

HAVE YOUR SAY ON LAKE WEYBA PLAN Locals are being asked for their ideas on the use and access of Lake Weyba as part of the Sunshine Coast Councils landscape plan for Lake Weyba Foreshore Park.

Lake Weyba is a large shallow lake mostly fringed by natural landscapes.

Its foreshore currently provides the community with access to the lake for a variety of recreational purposes.

Council officers will use the information to develop a draft landscape plan, which will be provided to the community for further consultation.

Community members can share their views by visiting council’s website and filling out the online survey. Submissions close on Friday 23 March. ●

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CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY 2018 Come On Noosa – Sunday 4th March When the rubbish is gone, nature can carry on Volunteers needed to help Clean up Noosa, you can help by registering at one of these sites from 8am to 11am on Sunday 4th March. This year we will be focussing on the Noosa River, if you would like to bring your own boat or kayak meet at Thomas Street boat ramp at 8am.

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WE ALL OWN IT Many have busy lives, so achieving full community understanding of what our council does, let alone what a biosphere reserve is, will always be an aspirational goal.

Basically, the Noosa Shire is the biosphere reserve. The biosphere reserve is Noosa Shire.

It's Queensland's first and one of 14 in Australia recognised under the United Nation's "Man in the Biosphere" Program for its balance between human activity and environmental protection.

The individuals, groups and government agencies that have made Noosa a great place to live, didn't do it because Noosa is a biosphere reserve.

Noosa is a biosphere reserve because of the efforts of individuals, groups and agencies over many decades. No one owns it. We all do.

The beach walker collecting litter every morning, the business owner reducing waste, the community groups restoring natural areas and waterways, the multi government agencies working to minimise harm done by human activity all contribute to maintaining and improving this balance.

Noosa Council also has a major role in supporting the not-for-profit organisations that help make our shire, this biosphere reserve, what it is.

Of the $3.7million in special levies and rates council distributes to groups annually, around $2.5 million fosters economic prosperity via Tourism Noosa which promotes Noosa as a destination and through an economic development grants program.

Some $870,000 goes to community, cultural and sporting organisations.

Around 10 percent, up to $390,000, is set aside for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) to undertake activities including a dedicated environmental grants program.

NBRF is one half of a two-part volunteer structure consisting also of the Noosa Community Biosphere Association (NCBA) who run activities supporting conservation and sustainable living. Membership is open to all.

NBRF's board also has public reporting obligations to Noosa council and the UN and is currently doing so via a periodic review of the community's collective efforts at maintaining the global recognition. New board positions to help balance a required skill set will be publicly advertised in the coming weeks.

Both groups have websites with more information and reports about their complementary aims, projects and events.

Frank Wilkie Noosa Deputy Mayor

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PLAY FAIR WITH FORESHORE Apparently there is a petition afoot to counter the application made by the Waterfront Restaurant to be able to access the grassy patch outside their restaurant only when they are hosting a wedding.

Having read this new petition I am at a loss as to whether any of the people involved are aware of what the Waterfront Restaurant is really asking for. The Restaurant owners neither want nor do they need an extension of their lease, just permission to access the grassy area during weddings, and despite all efforts to date only one Councillor seems to get what they are asking for. I recently spoke with the consultation team for The Noosa River Foreshore Plan and they were adamant that the Waterfront Restaurant was only asking to expand their lease. This is simply not true and needs to be corrected publicly.

However, as a previous owner of a waterfront business on Gympie Terrace I am quite concerned about what the effect of the new petition will mean for the current owners of all the businesses along the river front. In essence, all the boat hire places utilise the park areas around them to launch and retrieve some of their craft and store bits and pieces and only one of them stays within their lease footprint. If this petition is upheld then all boat hire businesses (including the one attached to the Boathouse Restaurant) will be required to only and solely launch and retrieve from the jetty accompanying their lease. Is this what (the petition) is intending to do to preserve the waterfront for us all? No standup paddle business would be able to access the water without penalty, and no hired watercraft of any type could be launched from the beach. If it is not acceptable for one business then it's not acceptable for any of them. Council can access their records, check out the leases and demand any structures which overstep the boundaries have to be removed.

Lets be fair and reasonable. After all, what is good for one is good for all.

Heather Payne Noosa

WHERE IS THE DEVELOPMENT? In the last few days I have seen reference to a Kerri Coyle as "Development Assessment Manager".

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nificant help to Ratepayers has gone ahead?

Who was responsible for advice on others that have been refused?

I read in the local media the need for aged care accommodation. So why are Council holding up at least two retirement villages that have applications to proceed. Plus the request for extensions at Carramar for dementia care?

I feel Council should publish their reasons for hold-ups rather than just say something does not comply with the Noosa Plan.

Perhaps these people are waiting until they need to apply and hope to get a placement.

There have been so many refusals from the present Council of developments that would be a great advantage to current Ratepayers, that one starts to wonder if there are vested interests from some advisers? Then there does seem over the top gloating by above named that someone is being hounded for cutting a few trees. Not very professional.

I ask that this situation be thoroughly investigated and results published.

I am still awaiting a response to questions put to the Mayor. Here it seems I am not the only one! Where is the transparency originally spouted?

Ian Lawson Tinbeerwah

FINE TOO HIGH So now let me get that right, the Noosa Council has just fined a propriety owner and a local contractor more than $20 000 for removing 5 trees from their propriety, plus cost to replace the trees, which will come to approximately another $5000, which make it $5000 per tree.

Now, I am all for protecting our precious environment, but I cannot help but think that this fine is exorbitant and does not reflect well on this Council. In my view, the cost and inconveniences of replacing the trees is punishment enough with a standard fine to top it off (the standard fine could be from $50 to $1000 according to size of tree).

Also, even though most residents are aware to ring the council before removing established trees, it would be a good idea to have a warning about it on the ratepayer notices.

It strikes me that in a world where drunken vandals can go on a rampage and destroy council's gardens and landscaping and get away with a slap on the wrist, while a propriety owner is getting fined approximately $25000 for removing 5 trees on his own

I am writing in response to a story you recently published in regards to the new birthing facility being too far away from Noosa. This is something which is very concerning for me.

I am currently 30 weeks pregnant with baby number 4. We live in Noosa and the drive to the hospital when in labour is the only thing that is concerning me and giving me anxiety. My last baby was born within 30 minutes of arriving at Nambour and this drive was from Peregian Springs. My only saving grace is that I have a private midwife who can follow me to the hospital should things move quickly. Personally when in labour the three previous times being in the car is one of the worst parts as you cannot freely move around to try and ease the pain. ( imagine being in severe pain and being strapped down so you can't move, its torture) So the thought of being tortured for an hour or more is terrifying. Whilst it is too late for me I do hope that this will be looked into to stop others having to be so concerned with something that is supposed to be so special.

Hannah, Peregian Springs

FINE LAUGHABLE The treed hill backdrop to Main Beach has been substantially scarred and damaged by the recent illegal clearing of many significant trees on a block in Little Cove overlooking the beach (as pictured). Council's consequences are laughable and serve to encourage others to improve their views.

Noosa Today reported on 15 February that the Allambi Rise property owner and their contractor were fined $20,000 and ordered to do some replanting by Noosa Council.

Such minor penalties do nothing to stop the problem as the creation of such views frequently enhances property values by literally millions. The fine is well worth paying, and insignificant particularly on such allotments worth over $5 million.

If Noosa Council is to get really serious about preserving Noosa's green and World Heritage credentials, it needs to urgently implement the following or similar provisions:1. Contractors must be required to display their Council permits to remove trees on site when undertaking works- and preferable 7 days before and after, so that anyone concerned can check the legality.

2. Fines must be a real deterrent- relevant to the enhanced value of the land, which might be a million dollars, and applied to the costs of annual consultants reports and photography to properly ensure for years that re-vegetation is really achieved.

3. The Council should impose a planning restriction to stop development on the site for a specified period eg. 2 years until appropriate tree revegetation is fully established. (In the above case Council is concerned about slippage on the Little Cove hill.)

4. Council should consider creating legal conviction for illegal allotment clearingthe prospects of a legal conviction for a developer, in addition to fines commensurate with the benefit taken, plus curtailing development of sites for possible years until trees are re-established, would be a proper deterrent to all.

Noosa Council needs to move on this urgently, before it is too late for Noosa " Pat Canfield Noosa Heads noosatoday.com.au

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The royal commission is soon to commence public hearings and will report back by February of next year. home ownership for the average Australian was likely the most substantial “and perhaps the most stressful financial transaction of their life”.

“The need for honesty and fairness in this context is paramount,” Ms Orr said.

“The Commission will hear evidence of events involving certain financial services entities in the context of home lending that suggest that consumers have not always enjoyed the right to be treated honestly and fairly when it comes to home loans.

“Some of these events may have involved breaches of the law, while others may have involved departures from community standards and expectations.

“Each of these events give rise to important questions for consideration by the Commission, not least of which are how and why were such events permitted to occur, and what steps, if any, were taken at the time or have since been taken in response to those events, including steps to ensure that they do not recur.” ●

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All Australians had the right to be treated honestly and fairly in their dealings with banks, commissioner Kenneth Hayne QC said when he opened the Royal Commission into misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services in Melbourne last week.

Whether or not consumers have been enjoying those rights when it comes to lending will be the subject of the first round of hearings.

Senior counsel assisting the commissioner, Rowena Orr SC, said products like home loans, car loans and credit cards would likely be examined, including unsuitable or inappropriate lending.

“The data published in the Commission’s first research paper ... indicates that home loans are the largest asset on the books of authorised deposittaking institutions, comprising around 42 per cent of the assets of such institutions as at the September 2017 quarter,” Ms Orr said.

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HAMPTONS GIVE A HINT TO STYLE Style my home is an Australian retailer offering a vast range of stunning coastal furniture, homewares and art inspired by the Hamptons.

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And it seems that they have opened two showrooms in Queensland with good reason, as co-director Caroline May explains, "The Hamptons style is loved by renovators and decorators all over the world but it seemed to be a natural fit with Queenslanders. Sharing a similar climate, coastal backdrop and lifestyle we were constantly receiving phone calls and emails from this region."

Style My Home was born from the desire to source high-quality products and provide exceptional styling options for those wishing to emulate the luxurious, coastal feel of the Hamptons, but without the price tag.

Caroline says that the brand was founded almost by accident whilst undertaking a renovation and on maternity leave, the lack of affordable furniture and homeware options in this style for the average family was clear.

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BY DI HENSHALL Clean shades and clever styling at Style My Home. a significant portion of our customer base being families," she says.

We visited their showroom this week and were impressed by the range of choice in styles and finishes that will suit a wide variety of modern and classic homes.

So whether you are looking to entirely redesign your home, or simply want to add new life to a space, contact their friendly Noosa team today.

Style My Home Noosaville (07) 3666 0324 | 4B Gibson Road, Noosaville (behind Hanks optometrists) or contact them today at noosa@stylemyhome.com.au or www.stylemyhome.com.au. ●

Designers with an eye on the future often take their cue from the past. With technological advances enabling materials to be used in ways not previously possible, architects and interior designers are putting a modern twist on old favourites - and introducing concepts that push the boundaries of the most fertile imaginations.

In the design industry we have a growing demand for sustainable and durable materials. Especially living in Australia where we compete against the extreme elements and harsh UV rays. As a designer I have the responsibility and knowledge to specify designs that will last, and luckily with our ever-growing knowledge and product development there are many new and innovative products on the market to help with just that.

These new technologies include everything from benchtops to flooring and everything in between. A product we have used in some projects is Dekton, a new technology for durable benchtops. Dekton is a sophisticated blend of the raw materials used to produce the very latest in glass and porcelain as well as the highest quality quartz work surfaces. Resistant to UV rays, heat resistant, scratch and stain resistant, child and adult resistant. We love a product that will stand the test of time and style.

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Annabelle and Paul at The Light House are happy to help with all of your lighting needs.

THE LIGHT TOUCH

Let Russell and Natasha create the perfect framing solution for you.

Annabelle and Paul Riley established The Light House Noosa in December 2017, providing our Noosa community with a unique range of light fittings, lamps, ceiling fans, down lights and designer lighting solutions.

Paul is a qualified electrician with with over 17 years experience and has been established in Noosa for the past 3 years as Paul Riley Electrics. Enhancing your lighting experience Paul and Annabelle have studied lighting design and are able to assist you with your new build, renovation or refresh or if you just need a new idea for the house or even a lamp or globe.

Design on Display are a family run and owned business established on the coast for 15 years. In September 2017 they moved to a band new location in Gateway Drive Noosaville, just down the road from Bunnings.

Specialising in high quality custom picture framing, the team at Design on Display can frame anything from certificates, sports memorabilia through to canvas artwork and mirrors. Take your article in and they will create a visual experience that you will be proud to hang on your wall.

Pop into the store and have a look at

With the right lighting you can add value to your home and create the ambience you wish to achieve while minimising your energy consumption. Lighting is the forgotten hero of home design - when done well it makes us feel good, and our homes safe and easy to navigate, but it can also be energy hungry. The right advice can uncover ways to make clever lighting choices that look great and have less impact.

Call in and chat to Annabelle and Paul about what you can do to with lighting in your home, inside and out. Find them at 1/50 Gateway Drive Noosaville or give them a call on 5449 9991. ●

GREAT DESIGN ON DISPLAY their huge selection of picture framing options with hundreds of frame samples to choose from. They also offer a large range of framed prints with thousands of designs to choose from and then they will custom design your frame to suit every room in your home.

Design on Display carefully frame oneoff pieces as well as high volume wholesale framing, so call in for a quote and speak with Russell or Natasha and find out about their installation service to the Sunshine Coast Region. Find them on Gateway Drive, Noosaville, just down the road from Bunnings or phone them on 5474 1127. ●

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FOCUS ON … Your Home

KEEPING HOMES IN A COOL ZONE

BY HOLLIE HARRIS Finding a solution to keep the home cool is one of the biggest concerns we have here on the Sunshine Coast. But its not easy to find an effective solution which also considers the aesthetic and design elements of the home. Do you need light control? Is privacy a concern? Or do you simply want a beautiful and stylish treatment to finish off a bedroom, bathroom or living area? These are all vital questions that the team at Serene Blinds & Awnings can answer.

Being a Luxaflex® Window Fashions Gallery, they offer Australia's largest range of window coverings for inside and outside your home. Their suite of products includes blinds, shutters, sunscreens and awnings - all with a focus on beauty, innovation and durability.

Their Luxaflex® Duette® Shades are unrivalled when it comes to elegant window coverings that significantly reduce heat transfer, reducing the need for air conditioning. Or create your own outdoor space with an Evo Awning - the ultimate in design and function, providing UV protection, air flow and ease of operation.

Luxaflex® PolySatin™ Shutters can greatly reduce heat exchange, are made here in Queensland, and are UV-stabilised to withstand many years of performance even in our hot Australian sunny climate.

Serene Blinds & Awnings Noosa can help you to find a home cooling solution.

The possibilities are endless, and Serene Blinds & Awnings consultants work closely with you to help you find the right product for your needs, providing a seemless experience from first contact through to the installation and after service. Pop into our state of the art showroom at 3/1 Rene Street Noosaville or call us now on 5473 0356. ●

WALLPAPER IS IN

BY HOLLIE HARRIS Last year was defined by millennial pinks, terrazzo tiling and resort-style living.

Those who followed 2017 home trends will be happy to hear that marble, jewel tones and understated luxury are here to stay. Here are a few hit predictions for the coming year in interior decorating: The Pantone Colour Institute named ultra violet as 2018's hue of choice. The whimsical purple, gives a prolific nod to the feminist movement.

Pastel pink will make way for more natural, peachy, and earthy tones. Think terracotta, watermelon red and sienna.

Expect to see luxurious velvets take centre stage in 2018, particularly in feature jewel tones.

Look to emerald (great to complement natural surroundings), ruby (a rich accent colour to showcase in entryways), and sapphire (more suited to bedrooms for its relaxing and calming effect).

While geometric patterns and bone inlay had a moment in 2017, these will phase out, making way for marble to reign in the coming months. Terrazzo marble and particularly those with a honed, matte finish will continue to be a hit.

In 2018, a room won't just be defined by its four walls; rather the ceiling will be used as a fifth.

Patterns or wallpaper can make for a

Pantone''s 2018 Colour Of The Year, Ultra Violet brings a decadent feeling to a room. statement ceiling, while a more solid hue can lift your ceiling to new heights. Timber beams offer a more natural alternative and add character to any modern space. ●

With the largest product range of blinds, shutters and awnings in Australia, Luxaflex® Window Fashions Galleries have your home’s shading needs covered, inside and out. Now is the time to buy with 20% off# a great selection from the Luxaflex range. For a tailor made solution to suit your lifestyle, visit our Luxaflex Gallery Showroom and discover a new standard in personalised style and service.

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UNBEATABLE POSITION BY THE RIVERSIDE WAKE up to a serene life in this stunning Hamptons-inspired home, poised on the water’s edge in the very heart of beautiful Noosa.

Meticulously designed and expertly crafted by local builder Tony Fitzpatrick, this outstanding home boasts waterway frontage and tranquil bushland views across the glistening water while being only moments from Hastings Street and the National Park.

Almost every aspect of this unrivalled home is designed to melt into the spectacular natural surroundings and draw in an abundance of natural light.

Whether entertaining alfresco, lounging by the shimmering lap pool, relaxing in the open-plan living space or retreating to the master suite’s expansive private balcony, you will be soaking in the waterfront vista.

The floorplan is set around a central courtyard, drawing light into every corner of the home, and adding yet another tranquil outdoor retreat to the mix.

Louvre windows and vast walls of sliding doors allow excellent ventilation, while a sophisticated colour palette, soaring ceilings and timber floors add a cool coastal vibe.

Downstairs is home to the main living spaces.

The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream with Sub Zero refrigerators, a 900mm gas cooktop, integrated dishwasher, softclose drawers and butler’s pantry.

For the avid entertainer, a large marble topped island bench is the perfect place to gather, or relax in the open-plan living and dining space.

A wall of sliding doors opens out to a large covered deck with full outdoor kitchen and access to the sparkling pool.

Wander down to your private jetty and throw in a line, go for a relaxing paddle or just enjoy the serenity of this exceptional location.

A second living space with views over the front and centre courtyards, plus a powder room with external access, a double garage and laundry with Miele appliances and built-in storage complete this level.

The sleeping accommodation is housed upstairs and includes three oversized guest bedrooms, each with a built-in robe and ensuite and one with a private balcony that overlooks the front manicured gardens.

A true retreat, the master suite is complete with pitched ceilings, a stunning ensuite with soaking tub, dual robes and a large balcony with plantation shutters for privacy and views over the water.

Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine while you take in the peaceful surroundings, and enjoy one of Noosa’s most beautiful homes.●

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FINDING ’THE RIGHT’ AGENT JACOB MAY, BASE REALTORS WHEN the time comes to sell your property one of the biggest challenges you will face will be finding the right agent.

You want an agent you can trust with the task of attracting the best price for your home, but also someone you feel comfortable working with.

It is worth taking the time to find the right fit for you. Here are some tips to help you do that.

their current open inspections; this will give you a clear insight into how they will perform when it comes to selling your home.

Getting to know you Once you have found the agent or agents that you think you would like to work with, invite them around to provide you with a property appraisal.

During the appraisal meeting you will have ample opportunity to gain a feeling of whether or not this particular agent is for you.

Spend the time to get to know a bit about them and whether or not they are interested in finding out a bit about you.

BEST FIT: It's worth taking the time to find the right agent for you.

Remember this is the person who will be helping you through one of the biggest transactions of your life.

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Shop around In today’s market, it is not uncommon for vendors to shop around and interview multiple

agents before they choose the right fit.

What are some things you should be looking into when seeking the right agent for you?

Don’t be afraid to enter the office of the agent you wish to work with, you can find out a lot about an agent by seeing how they operate on a professional level in the workplace.

Is the office presented well? Does the agent present well? Do other properties on their sales list stand out to you? Does the agent know your area and values well?

Most importantly, are you dealing with a team that has proven experience?

Put some time aside to visit the agent at

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Doonan

Peregian Springs

Saturday 24th February

Saturday 24th February

9.30am - 10.30am

74 Botanica CCT

4 2 2

O/O $799,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0419 818 418

10.30am - 11.30am 35 Whyandra Close

5 2 4

$1,695,000

Villa Prestige Properties - 0438 111 438

12.00pm - 1.00pm

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Agent

10.00am - 10.45am 69 Pavilion Drive

3 2 1

$519,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

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3 3 2

$749,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697

4 1 2

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Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

10.00am - 10.30am 31 Parkedge Road

4 2 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

11.00am - 11.45am 19 Ross Crescent

6 4 3

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Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

11.00am - 11.45am 1/19 Henderson Street

2 2 1

$630,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

3 1 2

O/O $799,000

Sunrise Beach 59 Valley Drive

Saturday 24th February

Noosa Heads

11.00am - 11.30am 9 Orcades Street

Sunshine Beach

Friday 23rd February

2.00pm - 2.45pm

6 Bartill Court

4 4 2

$995,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254 Saturday 24th February

Saturday 24th February

10.00am - 10.45am 30 Honey Myrtle Road

4 2.5 2

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Weyba Downs Noosaville Saturday 24th February Saturday 24th February

11.00am - 12.00pm 224 Eumarella Drive

10.00am - 10.30am 37 Creek Road

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

Auction Diary

Peregian Beach Saturday 24th February

Noosa Heads

11.00am - 11.45am 2/38-40 Lorikeet Drive

3 3 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697 Saturday 10th March

1.00pm - 1.45pm

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697 11.00am - 11.45am 30 Honey Myrtle Road

5 Brolga Place

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FOCUS ON … Health, Wellness & Beauty

MARGI MATTERS

ASSUMPTIONS CAN COME AT A COST We all make assumptions yet at what cost? The impact can range from mild disappointment to disastrous, far reaching chains of cause and effect. Assumptions often lead to misunderstandings, faulty interpretations and faulty conclusions about a person or situation. Assumptions can set us up for decisions we regret, conflict, frustration, disappointment and hurt.

We dismiss or minimize information, assuming it won’t come into play. We assume someone “will change when ... “ The partner who doesn’t want children will change when the baby comes.

It is common for people with low self esteem to assume ‘it must be my fault’ or ‘I’ve done something wrong’.

We assume people are honest with themselves and with us. This is often not the case for a multitude of reasons ranging from ignorance and fears to deliberate manipulation.

It makes a compelling case to consciously remove assumptions from your communications and thinking. This takes awareness and practice.

The simple solution is to assume nothing! · Always check the facts. Being a wise consumer of information has become an essential life skill. Make sure the source is credible, reliable and current. What might they have missed or assumed? Seeking a second opinion is wise advice with health

Having assumptions can affect our relationships.

and real estate! · Be mindful of bias or vested interest.

Whether it is relationship advice or clothing purchases, don’t assume you will get the objective truth if you ask for it. Well meaning people may feel uncomfortable about upsetting you or may simply be pursuing their own agenda or values. · Ask questions to cover and clarify everything that might be important.

Don’t assume the other person will or can tell you everything. People may have information gaps or only give you

❖ HEALTH ❖ WELLNESS ❖ FITNESS ❖ BEAUTY ❖ SPIRITUALITY

Noosa international English school Lexis has expanded into beauty with the acquisition of The Beauty House Academy in Sugar Rd Maroochydore.

The Beauty House Academy boasts more than 30 years of experience providing Australian students with nationally recognized training in beauty.

Lexis Education trains more than 10,000 international students each year in a range of courses including English, Japanese, Korean and vocational programs with the addition of business, hospitality and now beauty.

“This diversification will provide Lexis English students with an alternative pathway into some very exciting growth industries, both locally and overseas.” Lexus vocational programs manager Lindsay Planck said.

Call Noosa Today on 5455 6946 to book your advertising space

SYMBOLIC JOURNEY INSPIRATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES TO LIFT YOUR SPIRIT Symbolic Journey is celebrating 23 years of business this year and would like to thank all of our valued customers for their ongoing custom and friendship. We’ve been at the same location all of these years (Shop 3, 36 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Junction), making it easier for holidaymakers and locals alike to find us upon their return.

Come in and enjoy the beautiful energy instore, whilst browsing our large range of inspirational and thought provoking books, music, cds and dvds, tarot, angel and oracle cards; exquisite crystals, tumbled stones, jewellery, essential oils, Australian Bush Flower Essences, incense, feng shui products, dream catchers, sun catchers, affirmation banners, Himalayan salt lamps, Tibetan singing bowls and a huge selection of meaningful gifts and cards. We also offer psychic readings in store Monday – Friday. For all enquiries and bookings, please call Susie on 5448 0166.

We regularly post updates of new stock and happenings on Instagram and Facebook, so you’re most welcome to follow us to keep up to date with our latest offerings.

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the person or situation. Is each item true and accurate? How do you know? What is the evidence? What needs to be checked out? Pay attention to details. And read the fine print!

Avoiding assumptions is such a valuable and easy habit to develop.

Margi Matters is a highly experienced and caring Psychologist and Coach. All enquiries are welcome. Call 0438337798 or email margimatters@gmail.com ● Margi Matters is a Noosa Psychologist and Coach

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certain information if you ask directly.

Many people are fearful of conflict and confrontation. · Don’t assume someone is on the same page. Have they accurately understood what you have said, expressed or requested? Frequently people have different ideas about what was agreed or said. Sound familiar? Clarify what you think has been said or agreed and ask “Have I got that right?” · Do an assumption audit for important decisions or situations. Write down any assumptions you may be making about

Managing director Ian Pratt said there was a growing awareness of the Sunshine Coast as a study destination, and an ever-increasing interest in the region as a centre for natural and organic cosmetics is something we will look to build on.

“I hope our courses will provide local producers with the opportunity to showcase their products on an international stage,” he said.

The Academy’s popular student clinic will recommence in August, providing high quality but affordable beauty treatments to Sunshine Coast locals.

Lexis has schools in Noosa, Maroochydore, Brisbane, Byron Bay and Perth, with an overseas presence in both Kobe, Japan and Seoul / Busan, Korea. ●

SWITCH GEARS: BIKES BEAT COST OF LIVING PRESSURES With petrol prices on the verge of hitting a three-year high, Bicycle Queensland is urging Queenslanders to switch from driving to riding in a bid to beat cost of living pressures.

Petrol prices are forecast to spike at about 150c per litre in coming days - obliterating the average 130c per litre by 20 cents and threatening to rob $10-15 from the average household’s weekly budget.

Bicycle Queensland CEO Anne Savage said drivers were being short-changed.

“Drivers are being short-changed on costs and also travel times, with recent data demonstrating that for many Queenslanders, riding now offers the fastest route to work,” Ms Savage said.

“Many families will find it hard to make ends meet if fuel prices keep rising and should seriously consider active transport as a viable option.

“Riding is fast becoming our best lifestyle choice - allowing Queenslanders to get fit, save money, save time, and save the planet.

“The evidence is clear — congestion on our roads is changing the way we commute,” Ms Savage said.

“For anyone who is fed up with paying high prices for petrol and car parking, but has a little further to travel, electric bikes are on the rise, and help new riders easily overcome distance and hill climbs.

“There has never been a better time to make the switch to cycling.” ● noosatoday.com.au

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WOMEN RISING

Husna Pasha (The Project) shares her unique story, inimitable style and comic relief at Lets Hear It For The Girls.

BY HOLLIE HARRIS To coincide with Queensland Women's Week and International Women's Day, Women Initiating New Directions Organisation (WINDO Inc.) will host the Sunshine Coast's official International Women's Week Festival from 5 to 11 March, which will celebrate, explore and advance the diversity, contribution and changing landscape of women in our community.

The WINDO International Women's Week festival aims to contribute to positive social and cultural change for the empowerment of women in the Noosa and Sunshine Coast region, which is home to around 300,000 women and girls.

In 2018, Australian women are still far from socially equal to Australian men.

Australia ranks only 35th for women's equality according to The World Economic Forum's most recent Global Gender Gap Report, lagging significantly in women's economic and political empowerment. In addition, Australian women experience a high incidence of violence, with one in three Australian women reporting having experienced physical violence and one in five Australian women having experienced sexual violence.

Head along to one or all of these fantastic events at this years International Women's Week Festival: *Window To A Woman's Soul Photographic Exhibition, 6 to 30 March, 9am - 5pm at The J, Noosa. Free admission.

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women of Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, as nominated by our community, this exhibition features 24 stunning portraits by renowned local photographer, Susan Hudson, to the audio-visual backdrop of highlights from each woman's story, as interviewed by Noosa FM's Women's Conversations presenter, Josanne Falla.

Gain a rare glimpse inside the inner worlds of local identities including Sandy Bolton, Meg Lawrence, Toni Powell, Leanne Walsh, Andrea Kirwin, Aimee Sherriff and Dahlas and Lana Rogers.Local sponsors of this exhibition include Noosa4Sale Real Estate, Noosa Today, Laguna Signs and Elantis Premium Funding. *Just Don't Shimmer, Shine - Seminar and Morning Tea, Tuesday 6 March, 10am 12noon at The Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, Tickets $15.

What does it take for women and girls to feel strong, safe, powerful and heard in our community? Five inspiring female speakers share their incredible stories and real life learnings. This great event will also include morning tea and a chance to mingle with like-minded women in the community.

Special guest speakers include: Rachel Clancy - Hit The High Notes When Rachel was told she had advanced Stage 3 cancer of a rare genetic strain, she walked away from running an organic farm to pursue her passion for singing. Fifteen years later, the professional performer and artist shares with us how pursuing her dream helped to save her life.

Karen Marsh - Creating Safe Relationships After escaping domestic violence with her young son, Karen became a psychologist and counsellor passionate about understanding the causes of domestic violence. Her pioneering work teaches women, men, girls and boys how to move beyond family dysfunction, create safe relationships and heal.

Emma Hicks - Live Life On More Than Baked Beans Life experience taught Emma that it is vital for women to be financially educated to stand in their power. Her mission is to teach women how to better manage their finances to build the life they truly desire and protect themselves and their families.

Dr Nycole Prowse and Dr Lisa Raith of Peripheral Arts - The Wild Women's Project What is true Empowerment? Through the power of storytelling from Women Who Run With The Wolves Nycole and Lisa explore their experience that the revival of intuition is an integral part of the initiation into womanhood.

Local sponsors of this event include Noosa Council, Noosa Today, Commonwealth Bank Tewantin and Elantis Premium Funding. *Let's Hear It For The Girls An evening of entertainment, Thursday 8 March, 7pm - 9.30pm at The J, Tickets are Members $35, non-members $42 and teens 13-18 $32.

An evening of inspiring and thoughtprovoking speakers, music, singing, dance

and laughter as we celebrate the incredible diversity, contribution and changing landscape of women in our community, this will be a great all-inclusive community event for women, men and teens.

Guest speakers include: HUSNA PASHA (The Project) - Being a [muslim] woman in the 21st century, interwoven with her own unique story, inimitable style and comic relief, media personality Husna dispells the myths and shares her views about how we move towards greater unity.

SARAH GALE (Project Runway Australia) - After decades of leadership in the competitive fashion industry, Sarah shares her views about the aesthetics of the soul through her pioneering work and revolutionary self-discovery program, Wearing Your Worth™.

PAUL TRIBE - Highly engaging, Paul is an experienced international leadership trainer passionate about men's health and actively involved in community workshops with not-for-profit group, Men's Wellbeing.

Plus special performances from Andrea Kirwin - Rachel Clancy - St Teresa's Catholic College Choir & Rock Band 'Soul Collective' - Noosa House of Dance - Musica Choir - Tio Kurun Waran with artwork from Peter Mulcahy.

This event is proudly powered by Noosa New Age Plumbing & Gas and supported

by Queensland Government, YWCA Queensland, Noosa Today and Stay Noosa.

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SINGING WITH ONE VOICE AT THE RSL

Thursday 22 February Tewantin Noosa RSL 6pm One Voice Friday 23 February The Imperial Hotel Eumundi 12pm Renny Field 6.30pm Ryan Giles Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Spirit Coasters Cooroy RSL 6pm Shayne Crump Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club 6.30 Impulse Peregian Beach Hotel 7pm Brett & Kate The J 6pm Sound Feast Saturday 24 February The Imperial Hotel Eumundi 12pm The Brown Trouts 7pm Elye Westacott 8pm Limerick Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Don't Lock Up Your Grannies Peregian Beach Hotel 3pm Alan Kelly The J Flickerfest Sunday 25 February Sunshine Beach Surf Club 3pm Living In The 70's The Imperial Hotel Eumundi 2pm Alan Kelly Peregian Beach Hotel 5pm The Famos

Shane Kells is One Voice! He is one of a kind and is performing at Tewantin Noosa RSL tonight from 6pm.

His motto is 'Be Adaptable' and as such each of his shows is unique and it might sound like a cliche but in his case, there's something for everyone in each of his shows.

At the touch of a slide control, the atmosphere that Shane produces changes from the likes of Nat King Cole, Neil Diamond, Frank Sinatra and Roy Orbison to the other end of the scale with hits from bands like AC/DC, Sceaming Jets, and Black Crows.

This one-man show will entertain you, without a shadow of a doubt you'll be toetapping and head-bobbing from start to finish. ●

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DOWN 1.The case of the poet who refused to go on strike? (8). 2.

Makes and mum copies (6). 3. Due to the wine, there’s a real disturbance in court (6). 4. Wants to know when Kit’s lost it (4). 5. Starting off as fun, at one point becomes dangerous (6). 6. Knock up again with dad (5). 11. For Ena and myself, a means of identification (8). 13. Plunder got from ruins (6). 14. A very funny reaction to fear 6).

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15. Charges to fellows, one a deserter, on return (6). 17.

Caught cold and real trouble set in (8). 19. Catch you hang on to (4). 20. In the end, go (4,7).

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7512 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Mountaineer. 7, Dull. 8, Lollipop. 9, Behind.

10, Putter. 12, Bangle. 15, Gyrate. 17, Stubborn. 19, Dune.

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WHAT’S ON AWESOME FREE FEAST AT THE J

FLICKERFEST SEEN ON THE SCREEN

Sound Feast is an incredible FREE concert at The J Theatre featuring awesome bands and performers.

February 23 promises to deliver one of the Coast's best nights out including Niq Reefman, The Dennis Sisters, Mapstone, Captain Dreamboat and Alisha Todd Fans describe Niq Reefman as "Tim Minchin flying a trumpet through a thunderstorm" or a "One-man-cat-empireband". Niq stands out not only with his minimalist fusion of Jazz with narrativelike lyrics, but with melody that draws on emotion and culture.

The Dennis Sisters are a talented Sunshine Coast duo who made their TV debut on the X Factor Australia in 2016.

Both sisters are passionate about performing, changing up covers and writing their own original material.

With Tiana Dennis aged 16 years, on acoustic guitar and Briannah Dennis aged 18 years, grooving it out on the bass, these talented sisters switch between singing lead and beautiful sibling harmonies while their different tones blend together to form their own unique sound.

Mapstone define a new genre - 'Heart/ Roots' music. Having just returned from touring Canada, they are ready for a full summer festival season in Australia.

Theses musicians are committed to their path and dedicated to living a life of purpose and meaning.

"Mapstone's conscious Heart root's

BY HOLLIE HARRIS Celebrating 27 years, Flickerfest is Australia's leading Academy Award accredited and BAFTA-recognised Short Film Festival, the country's largest Australian and international short film competition, screening the best of shorts from Australia and around the world, hand-picked from 2,500 entries.

Flickerfest screens for 10 days under the summer stars at Bondi Beach in January 2018, with selected highlights touring Australia on a 50+ venue national tour from Jan - May 2018.

Flickerfest remains a platform for

celebrating the most entertaining and innovative short filmmaking from Australia and around the world.

Flickerfest returns to The J, Noosa with the Best Of Australian Shorts, curated from the Flickerfest Australian programmes in competition at Bondi.

This is a one-off chance to see these amazing short films before they continue their journey around the world.

Expect to experience the best in short filmmaking Australia has on offer.

Saturday 24 Februaryat 7.30pm.

Tickets are $19 Adult / $16 Concession via www.thej.com.au ●

LAUGH ALONG WITH LIMERICK

BY HOLLIE HARRIS The Dennis Sisters. music is infectious to the soul, uplifting and leaves you calling for more. Full of joy, depth, inspiration and spirit, this is a band with a mission with enough heart to see it through. Do yourself a favour and experience this musical medicine."

There is delicious hot food now available on the deck: Japanese Yums/ The Dumpling Hut - steamed dumplings (pork, prawn, vegan) , fish cakes, chilled soy beans, seaweed salad - YUM. It's family friendly, no booking required with plenty of comfortable seating, dance floor, a full bar and friendly venue staff. Your Friday night is sorted, from 6pm. ●

You'll be hard pressed to stop yourself stomping your feet, up dancing and singing along when Limerick perform at The Bunker at The Imperial Hotel on Saturday 24 February.

Formed in 2016, Limerick is a four piece Brisbane-based Celtic Band featuring vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, fiddle and drums.

Between them, these fine musicians have over 100 years individual performing experience. They are seriously good!

Broadly representing the Celtic folk, trad and Celtic rock genres, Limerick's slogan of 'Modern Celtic Band' reflects the incorporation of modern crowd pleasers into their shows to ensure that every-

Limerick take to the stage at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi this Saturday night. body young and old and in-between has a cracking good time.

TICKETS: $10 (+ booking fee) through Oztix or at the Imperial Hotel (Ph: 5442 8811). Doors open 8pm ●

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DINING DIRECTORY Your Guide to all things Eating Out! COOROY RSL CLUB To new friends and old, come along and make our Club your “home away from home”- we know you will enjoy our hospitality!

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

TRIO’S AT SOUTH PACIFIC RESORT

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

Weddings, Functions & Special Occasions. Fully Licenced

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Cooroy MAISON DE PROVENCE Enjoy amazing buttery pastries, sourdough batards and gorgeous French provincial style cooking 9/13 Garnet St, Cooroy Tuesday to Saturday 8am to 4pm (07) 5472 0077 facebook.com/ maisondeprovencesunshinecoast

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IZZY CHAI MODERN ASIAN CUISINE We offer a great selection of delicious Asian cuisine, and an excellent level of service Unit 1/, 205 Weyba Road, Noosaville Open 7 Days 11am to 9pm (07) 5449 7598 izzychai-asian.com.au

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MAISIE’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE

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

Seafood and mixed grills are the draw at this relaxed spot with streetside seats and river glimpses.

1 Etheridge St, Eumundi 7 days a week from 10am till late (07) 5442 8811 imperialhoteleumundi.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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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

Absolute waterfront, 3 level Bistro, Bar & Events destination on the Noosa River including Coffee Bar, Lunch & Dinner Restaurant, Takeaway Fish & Chips, Sunset Bar, Weddings & Events 194 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Open 7 Days from 6am till late (07) 5440 5070 noosaboathouse.com.au

33A Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads (07) 5455 2200 viewrestaurant.com.au

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NOOSAVILLE FISH MARKET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

221 – 229 David Low Way, Peregian Beach Open 7 days 10am – 10pm Sunday to Thursday 10am – Late Friday & Saturday 07 5448 3111 peregianbeachhotel.com.au

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

PErEGiAn POTS & PANS KITCHEN & BAR 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.

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 (07) 5372 7736

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

Tewantin Noosa RSL's delicious crispy salmon.

TRY A CRISPY ASIAN SALAD TASTE TREAT The menu in The Bistro Restaurant at the Dwayne Purdie choosing salmon to feature Tewantin Noosa RSL is extensive. There is a this month. Salmon is well known for its lunch and a dinner menu which are changed health benefits and flavour making it a very seasonally plus a specials menu. popular choice with diners.

The current dinner menu has an The March Bistro special offers crispy extensive selection including affordable club salmon served with basmati rice on an meals that are firm favourites including Asian salad. The fresh salad of carrot, Roast of the Day for $11.90, a 200gm CAB beans, onion, tomato and bean sprouts Grain-fed rump for $12.90 and Pacific Dory combines delightfully with the tastes of Asia crumbed, battered or grilled for $11.90. that flavour the dressing. A serving of this There is also a great selection of fine dining delightful dish is only $17.90 for members meals on the menu such as duck and OPEN 7 DAYS • BREAKFAST• LUNCH • DINNER and $19.90 for non-members. barramundi spring rolls, salmon tarragon The Bistro also offers an extensive lunch pasta and pan-fried barramundi topped menu and a lighter meal menu is also with creamy garlic prawns. available in the Coffee Shop so Tewantin The monthly specials always add Noosa RSL is sure to offer something to suit something interesting to the menu and March is no different with head-chef all tastes and budgets. ●

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

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

OPEN 7 DAYS Pizzas from 3pm Wed-Sun Mon-Tues: 6.30am - 3.00pm | Wed-Thurs: 6.30am - 8.00pm Fri-Sat: 6.30am - 10.00pm | Sun: 8am - 8pm Live music on weekends - check website for details FOR BOOKINGS CALL 5372 7736 3/2 Balgownie Dr, Peregian Springs www.potsandpanskb.com.au

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SUNSHINE SURFY STILL A FAMILY FAVOURITE

BY HOLLIE HARRIS The Sunshine Beach Surf Club is always been a family favourite and with views forever combined with a world-class menu, why wouldn't it be?

The kids can entertain themselves in the games room or chase each other on the grassy knoll while mum and dad take in the magnificent surroundings with a cold beverage.

Sunday sessions start from 3pm with live music that will get you up and dancing or head in for one of their great specials

¡ Mondays: STEAK YOUR CLAIM 1 of 3 chef 's select cuts of the day for $20 ¡ Tuesdays: 1 of 3 chef 's choice gourmet pizzas for only $10.00 ¡ Wednesdays: STEAK NIGHT our famous 250 gram rump steak for $15 ¡ Thursdays: KIDS EAT FREE featuring a magician * with every paying adult ¡ Saturday and Sunday: Eggs on toasted ciabatta and unlimited freshly brewed coffee for only $12 Open from 11 am till late Monday Friday and breakfast only on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am. �

Healthy options can always be found at The Stacked Pantry whether you need vegan, vegetarian, gluten free or traditional burgers.

You can enjoy fresh 100% juices, great coffee and an abundance of selections from their cabinet, menu or Daily Specials board.

The choices of salads change daily and can be taken home for the whole family to enjoy.

The Stacked Pantry also cater for office functions with delicious sandwich trays.

The serving sizes are generous - seriously.

A breakfast burger will sort out even the hungriest belly.

Open 7 days and a great place to relax and enjoy tasty food and beverages with friends, family or workmates.

Find The Stacked Pantry downstairs in the Sunshine Centre at 3/28 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Heads.

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THEY’RE ALL PART OF ONE BILLION RISING

BY MARGARET MACCOLL About 200 women and men including councillors Ingrid Jackson and Frank Wilke danced their way toward ending violence against women and girls as part of the worldwide One Billion Rising event.

For the first time in its six year history Noosa police were represented with senior sergeant Ben Carroll joining the gathering, before springing into action to assist a man who had collapsed after being helped from the water.

It is estimated one in three women across the globe will be beaten or raped during their lifetime, adding up to one billion.

Snr Sgt Carroll said in just three days last week in Noosa there were three serious domestic violence incidents. In one incident a women, a holiday maker, escaped a violent incident by fleeing an apartment with only a towel wrapped around her. A member of the public drove the woman to the police station. In another incident a man was charged with a strangulation offence after a woman was strangled and survived.

Event organiser Peppie Simpson said combining dance, music and community was a powerful way of dealing with a serious issue while enjoying the moment. â—?

Frank Wilke with Little Jo Power.

Noosa Surf Club president Ross Fisher dances to a different rhythm.

Cool moves.

Girls and women danced together.

Some women represented their culture at the event.

Jo Searle with Maria and Chelsea Smythe.

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COMMUNITY UPDATES PETE GOODLET ART EXHIBITION The Gallery Peregian Beach presents a solo exhibition by artist Pete Goodlet titled The Whimsical Sea with a launch at the gallery at 12 Grebe St, Peregian Beach, at 5pm on Friday 23 February. The exhibition runs until 15 March.

TEWANTIN NOOSA GARDEN CLUB The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club will be held on Monday 12 March at the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil St, Tewantin. The club meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 1.30pm.

March guest speaker is retired landscape architect Lawrence Smith. Topic is "Great Gardens of the World". Visitors are most welcome. Contact Helen Brown 0402 107 716.

TEAL RIBBON DAY AFTERNOON TEAL As part of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Teal Ribbon Day join Helloworld Travel Noosa for their annual Afternoon Teal on Wednesday 28 February from 2-4pm at 2/16 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads. A range of freshly baked savoury & sweet treats will be on offer for a gold coin donation with all proceeds donated to Ovarian Cancer Australia to help support women living with ovarian cancer, raise awareness and facilitate research. Phone 5447 4077.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MEETING The Christian Fellowship of Noosa meets every Sunday morning at the CWA Hall in Poinciana Avenue Tewantin at 9.30 am. On Sunday 25 February the message is entitled "Wisdom to see the Big Picture" and the Speaker is Pastor Norm Flett. The service is followed by morning tea. Everyone is welcome. Phone Kevin Brewer on 5479 0460.

U3A NOOSA TALKS PROGRAM U3A Friday talks are held at 1.45pm at U3A, 4 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin.

Friday 23 February - Jan Brown: Armchair Travel - Petra the Rose City (Jordan) Friday 16 March - Arnold Kopff: Armchair Travel - The Outback Friday 23 March - Dr Amy Clark - Australia's Big Things Full details available on U3A website www.u3anoosa.org.au or phone reception on 5440 5500.

WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS Weekly roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels from Monday 26 February to Friday 3 March.

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

Kitchen: Martina, Lyn, Stephen, Len, Geoff.

Tuesday drivers: Alice, John, Rob and Kevin, Jan and Bob, Tania & Friends, Fiona, Robyn.

Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo, George.

Wednesday drivers: Hugh and Randal, Council, Gary, Ron, Barbara and Gerard, drivers needed for runs D, E. Kitchen: Judi, Sandy, Elfie, Glenis, Jerry, Mark.

Thursday drivers: Driver needed for run A, Brian and Kath, Anne, Victor, Kenny and Cheryl, Jan and Wendy, Nina.

Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Elfie, John.

Friday drivers: Drivers needed for runs A, B, D, F, E, Peter, Rosalie and Jack.

Kitchen: Sandy, Elfie, Mark, Neville.

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

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TIME TO GET ON YOUR BIKE Bike On will be offering the first of three free Cycling Workshops on Saturday 24 March thanks to grant funding obtained from Noosa Council by Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN).

The 1.5hr workshops will be held at Girraween Sports Complex, Eenie Creek Rd, Noosa Heads, utilising existing cycling infrastructure. The workshops will be structured sessions run by accredited cycle skills Instructors from Bike On. They will be a relatively short format (1.5hrs) aimed at local residents who need that final bit of motivation to ride their bikes more frequently & with improved confidence.

The Basic Cycle Skills for Women Workshop on Saturday 24March from 3-4.30pm will be free for participants and aims to build confidence and improve cycling safety for females aged 18 years and over who haven't ridden in a while and need a refresher. Bikes are also available to hire on request.

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3-4.30pm coinciding with the start of National Bike Week from 28 April - 7 May. The aim of the ride will be to encourage friends & families to ride together & for the Community to explore on the network of local cycle paths.

The final session will be a Bike Maintenance Workshop on Saturday 26 May from 3-4.30pm to give participants the skills and confidence to undertake the basic bike maintenance required to be a regular rider. Phone Bike On for further details or to book on 5474 3322 or email info@bikeon.com.au â—?

CANCER COUNCIL MEETING

BUDDIES REFUGEE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

Cancer Council Qld Noosa Branch will hold its next meeting on 9 March at Noosa Leisure Centre opposite library Noosaville at 10am.

All welcome, we need more volunteers to help with fundraising.

Phone 0418 488 067 for enquiries

Buddies Refugee Support Group will host its monthly meeting with guest speaker on Sunday 25 February at 11am at St Mary's Church, 24 King St Buderim. More information at www.refugeebuddies.org

BUDGIE SHOW

Dance Classes Social Ballroom dance classes are held on Sundays at 1pm at the Masonic Hall, Moorindal St, Tewantin. The first half hour is dedicated to beginners at a slow easy pace then we move to our intermediate level and after tea break at 3pm we have advanced.

All welcome with or without partners. Phone Andrew on 0429 829 328.

The Sunshine Coast Budgerigar Association will be holding their Annual Show on Sunday 11 March in the 'Hungerford Hall' at Nambour State College, Carroll Street, Nambour. Judging commences 9am and public viewing about 11am. Budgies of all colours & varieties, will be available for sale from 9am (please bring your own cage if purchasing birds). Enquiries to Neale on 0421 471 781 or Troy 0419 786 478.

FRIDAY ENVIRONMENT FORUM Science is a way of investigating reality so it's no wonder that science has many different disciplines, each with its own specialised, often daunting terminology. So what does 'proven by science' really mean, and why do 'the latest findings' keep changing?

Rod Jamieson is the guest speaker at Friday Environment Forum on 23 February.

He will take you through these questions and examine the relationship between CO2 and global temperature to illustrate how science can resolve mysteries. Join the audience at the Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville for a 10.30am start but coffee and a friendly chat will be on offer from 10am.

To learn more about the birds of Wallace Park, join Valda and the Interpretive Birding Group in the car park at 8.30am. All welcome. Visit www.noosaparks.org.au for more information.

CENT SALE Come along to a Cent Sale at the Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald Street, Cooroy on Saturday 3 March a 1pm start. Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group are raising funds for a storage shed and all are welcome.

Tickets $1 per sheet, includes afternoon tea. Great prizes donated by local business, Offshore fishing, Stand-Up Paddle board, Hairdressing vouchers and much more to be won. Enquiries 5442 5570 or www.genealogy-noosa.org.au

the Masonic Hall, cnr Moorindil and Toolar St, Tewantin. Next meeting will be on Saturday 24 February. Bring your sewing machine and any sewing project your working on.

Morning Tea will be served. Phone Annemarie 0413 014 283 or call in.

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JP SERVICE MOVES Due to the closure of the Noosa library, the Justice of the Peace signing centre will be relocating on 6 March to the Breakout Room at the Leisure Centre (opposite the library in Wallace Park) until refurbishment at the library is complete and will operate from Tuesday to Saturday from 9am-noon. There will be no service on Saturday 3 March.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER Waves of Kindness Ltd is a not-for-profit charity. It currently runs the Alpha and Omega Recycling shop at 25 Production Street, off Rene St, Noosaville which provides crisis intervention, clothing, furniture and household goods to relieve the misfortune of severely disadvantaged people, low income earners or recipients of government benefits in the Noosa region. We have about 40-45 volunteers. If you would like to join, phone 5455 5082. We are happy to welcome Work for the Dole and Newstart volunteers.

FOLK DANCING Learn traditional dances from around the world with the Noosa Folk Dancers on Fridays 9.30am at the Uniting Church Hall, Werin St, Tewantin. First class free. Beginners welcome, dances to suit all ages, partners not needed for these line and circle dances. Phone Danni 5471 0409 or email dannilyn@hotmail.com.

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

Free Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga and Meditation will be held in Tewantin at the CWA Hall (next to Post Office), on Thursdays from 5.30-7pm and on Tuesdays from 9.30 -11 am followed by Easy Deep Peace Meditation and Relaxation at 11.15 am. No experience necessary. All conducted by qualified and experienced yoga teacher. Just turn up or phone Dagmar on 5448 3113 (not school holidays). Donations appreciated.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Sunshine Hospice is looking for fun loving volunteers for our Tewantin charity Op shop.

The Sunshine Coast needs more hospice beds, please help us support those in need.

Phone Carol on 0407 471 583.

WOMENS BUSINESS GROUP Perfect for women who work solo or from home. First catch up free. Next meeting is 22 February at 7.30 am at Noosa Boathouse.

THURSDAY GIRLS LUNCH The Thursday Girls will be holding their first Ladies lunch for 2018 at Rococo, 42 Hastings Street on Thursday 22 February at 12.30pm.

Cost $35 pp. Our monthly fundraising events for an Educational Support Programme in our nine Noosa Shire State Schools help to financially assist students of low income families with all aspects of approved educational needs. For more information and bookings phone Neridah Rooseboom 0408 882 512 or email nrooseboom@bigpond.com

SOCIAL CLUB The Sunshine Social Club meets at Cinque Terre Restaurant, Sunshine Beach at 10am on Saturdays for coffee, conversation, dinners, wine and fun. Just come along or phone Noeline on 5474 5231.

BUSH PLAYGROUP Sunshine Beach State School is now offering a free 'bush playgroup' every Tuesday at 9-11am. As an Affiliated Member of Playgroup Qld Ltd an accredited teacher will be exploring many curriculum areas throughout the sessions. There will be fun nature activities in the permaculture garden, story time with our wonderful volunteer Bob in the bush and don't forget to bring along a piece of fruit to munch on under the fruit trees. Phone 5473 6333.

CASUAL BRIDGE Casual Bridge is on offer the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month from 1.30pm to 4.00pm at Noosa Bridge Club, 3 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. Cost $2 per person and please come as a pair. Phone 5447 1341 for further information.

AIR MEETING Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch will meet on Thursday 8 March at 9.45am for 10:00am at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville.

Guest speaker will be Christine Thomas, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Aged Care Assessment Team, Nambour Hospital on the topic, The A to Z of ACAT. Cost $5 pp includes morning tea. Phone 5455 6790, email airnoosacommunications@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/AIRNoosa

TEWANTIN-NOOSA RSL WOMEN'S AUXILLARY The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women's Auxillary will be held on Friday 2 March at the Tewantin RSL at 10am.

All members and friends welcome. Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

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BY RANDALL WOODLEY Two of the Tewantin-Noosa (TN Thunder) cricket teams are in good positions heading into next week's last fixture matches of the season. The seconds, captained by veteran Chris Wright and last year's 5th Grade team- now playing fourths, need to win their last matches to confirm their places.

The best performance at the weekend was Jye Baker's 6 wickets playing Landsborough in Third Grade.

FIRSTS A depleted TNT team without eight of last year's semi-final team, travelled to Gympie at the weekend to take on Gympie Gold. Losing the toss, they were asked to bat first on an unpredictable pitch and very slow outfield. Openers Jacob Dennien and Michael Perry did their best to blunt a very aggressive attack and played patiently for 19 overs when Perry was out for 20. The team worked their way to 48 after 29 overs but then one of the most dismal batting displays experienced by a TNT side took place. Wicket after wicket fell and eventually the team were all out for 65.

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Thomson 1-19 off 9. At stumps Gympie were 7 -154. The match finished on Sunday in a defeat. It has not been a good season for the top team after losing so many players to retirement, promotion to Scorchers and injuries. However, plans are well under way for next season with recruitment and coaching the main aims.

SECONDS Playing Palmwoods at Read Park in a two-day match, TNT won the toss and batted in good conditions. Chris Wright opened the innings and scored an impressive captain's knock of 84. Veteran Robert Payton chimed in with a valuable 36. The innings finished at 173. In reply Palmwoods were 5-78 at stumps on Saturday.

On Sunday the "Twos" completed the job and bowled Palmwoods out for 134. Best of the bowlers were Robbie Payton 3-44, Will Gear 2-30, Jason Toohey 2-24 and Cody Wright 2-26.

With an outright win the goal, the TNT boys batted again and registered a second innings score of 181 with Steve Gallagher scoring 81 and Chris Wright 38. Palmwoods were then put in with 23 overs to be bowled.

When the match finished they were 4-95.

Best of the bowlers in the second innings were Sam Baker 2-14 and Gallagher 1-0.

Next week the match is against Yandina and is a must "win" to ensure a place in the semi-finals.

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THIRDS The team were at home at Dale Officer Oval in their match against Landsborough. Although the team lost the match the highlight was Jye Baker taking 6 wickets- a great result for the young bowler.

Batting first the home side made 154 with top scorers Michael Sobey (54) and Brendan Wright (28). There was a solid last wicket stand between Alex Morgan and debutant Hayden Carey.

In reply, Landsborough were 2-59 at stumps on day 1 with their top batsman out.

Late in the day, Jye Baker bowled a great spell and continued again on Sunday picking up his 6 wickets. However, despite this good bowling the Landsborough team chased down the TNT score with some big hitting.

FOURTHS Playing Yandina at their home ground, the TNT boys dismissed them for 151. Rupert Kain took 3 catches.

The best bowlers for the Thunder were Graham Chaplain 4-36, Justin Talbot 3-22 and Luke Anstey 2-18. At stumps on Saturday TNT were 1 for 15. Chasing the Yandina score on Sunday, there were some solid efforts but no one could post a big score. Eventually the TNT team fell 12 runs short of the target. Top scorers were Justin Talbot 37, Tony Watson 30, Shane Gesell 11 and Graham Chaplain 10. Next week the team will play last placed Burpengary at home. The team will need to win this game to ensure their place in the semi-finals. ●

Cooroy Golf Club Women's results from 15 February Stableford event.

Trophy Donor: Wendy Morse. Winner: Aileen Morton (35). Runner-up: Doone Flanagan (34). Rundown: Rose Simmons (33), Fiona Buchanan (32), Muriel Willett (31), Chris Michael (31), Sue Sendall (31), Shay Zulpo (30), Tina Thompson (30), Fay Wiggins (30), Jocelyn Rabjohns (29), Assunta Easton (29), Lyn Blackmore (29 c/b). Approaches: Colleen Sykes, Sue Sendall. Longest Putt: Jocelyn Rabjohns.

The extreme heat on the day depleted our numbers (and our scores). One member measured the temperature at 40 degrees out on the course. Congratulations to the 30 stoic women who played, especially those who walked. There were some very red and overheated faces entering the club house looking for some well-earned refreshments at the end of the game. ●

WANGERS DAY COMING UP Tuesday 13 February - Noosa Discount Drug Store Nominated 2 Bowl Triples Winners: Gill MacDonald, Mary Ross, Robyn McAnelly.

Runners up: Evelyn Coghlan, Heather Birt, Van Vignon Wednesday 14 February - Noosa Discount Drug Store Mens Pairs Winners: Trevor Crosby, Danny Crameri. Runners up: Greg Halloway, Wayne Langham Thursday 15 February - Ivory Palms Open Jackpot Pairs Winners: Kevin Luscombe, Greg Halloway. Runners up: Jan Burkitt, Bill Burkitt.

Friday 16 February - Noosa Discount Drug Store Friendly Bowls Winners: Ellen Elliott, Trish Allsop, Neal Elliott.

Saturday 10 February Premier 7 - Division 1 Section 6 played two games, In the morning was a match against Tarragindi (which was washed out two weeks ago. Result was 2-1 rink win to Tewantin. In the afternoon it was a match against Windsor with a result again of 2-1 Rink win. This team will be taking on the 2 top sides in the next two weeks as Away games.

Premier 7 - Division 3 Section 7 played Kallangur, with a very competitive opposition it was a hard slog before a 2-1 rink win to Tewantin/Noosa.

Mens Grade 8 - Division 3 Blue played Club Kawana and was a win in aggregate score but Club Kawana won on rinks 1/59 - 2/53.

Mens Grade 8 - Division 5 Black played in the morning against Caloundra. 2/581/62 result to Tewantin.

Mens Grade 8 - Division 5 Blue played Club Kawana in a late starting afternoon game. They followed last weeks great 3 rink outright win with another great win 2/681/55. This team are proving to be highly skilled and competitive against top sides that they have played so far.

Mens Gr8 - Division 3 White travelled down to take on Bribie Island. Results were 2/69-1/55 for us.

Ladies Gr8 - Division 1 Ruby went down to play Caloundra. it was a tight tussel mostly and the three rinks only having margins 3 or under. the end result was 1/56-2/56 with Caloundra only winning due to winning two rinks. ● noosatoday.com.au

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It was a bit hectic for the Noosa Mal Club comp at First Point on Sunday, but old warrior Scotty Ford managed to jag a few clean faces. Photo courtesy Fenna De King.

SWELL OF THE DECADE (NOT) The most massive thing about the arrival last weekend of the Cyclone Gita swell was the hype that preceded it. In some sections of the media the "swell of the decade" even managed to knock Barnaby Joyce's massive swell (about which more later) off the news cycle, albeit momentarily.

Don't get me wrong - there were some fun waves to be had on the points over the weekend with only a few hundred mates (thanks Gita), and I fully understand the need for the media to sound the alarm bells for people planning to take a dip on the open beaches anywhere between Sunshine and about Eden! Even at Noosa Main Beach there were 20 rescues last Sunday. But comparisons with 2016's Cyclone Winston, the strongest cyclone ever in the southern hemisphere were, shall we say, a trifle overblown.

The mainstream media loves a "massive swell" almost as much as it loves a shark scare or a parliamentary sex scandal, but much of the hype this time around was the result of a great deal of misunderstanding of the source of the swell, which was one of the more complex synoptic events witnessed in a long time, with Gita's blood-red heart only part of it. Swellnet's Ben Matson, who has the rare gift of consistently predicting swell patterns and interpreting them for

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idiots like me, once again hit the storm in the teacup.

He wrote last Friday: "I have no doubt that Severe Tropical Cyclone Gita is going to become Exhibit A in a meteorological course module at some unsuspecting university down the track. The way this system is developing is still unlike anything I have ever seen in this basin; much more like the pattern of a long-range typhoon in the North Pacific." Ben went on to explain that the unusual aspects of the system were not so much the expected height of the waves, but the strength retained by the groundswell as it approached the coast from afar, creating powerful long period swells, a lot of movement in the ocean and an enormous spread across the entire east coast.

As I write this the points are packed and pumping, right at what is probably the peak of the swell, two metres on the biggest sets in the outer bays. So well called Swellnet, and this column can wait - I'm out there for a couple!

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT BARNABY If it wasn't such a tragedy for all of the women involved, not to mention the unborn "barnababy", the outing of the deputy prime minister as an incorrigible trouser-snake

would be richly comedic, albeit tempered by the sadness felt for the players in this tawdry domestic crisis that is now being played out in the full and unforgiving glare of the media.

But I suppose that's the price of power, and Joyce is hardly the first high-profile polliedog that couldn't be kept on the porch.

Just as I was emerging, bawling, into the postwar world, good old Ben Chifley's light on the hill was leading him to the bedroom of his private secretary, upon whose bones he sadly expired, a fate said to have befallen Billy Snedden some years later. Both Harold Holt and John Gorton famously had trouble micro-managing their flies while managing the country, Jim Cairns blamed it on the Summer of Love and Bob Hawke became a national hero for it.

So what's the big deal? Why do we need to talk about Barney? Incessantly.

Well, partly because he set himself up for this, the big silly hat, the gormless expression, the Forrest Gump profession of country boy morality, the mind-boggling hypocrisy ... and partly because his apparent sense of entitlement makes him think he can hide all of this - the shuffling of his lover between departments on ever-higher salaries, the rent-free digs from developer mates - in plain view.

He's gotta go. But hopefully not before

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Seeing as I'll be heading off to work on the Commonwealth Games TV coverage in little over a month, I don't want to speak ill of Peter Beattie's management team, but not since the halcyon days of Mineral Deposits bulldozing the crap out of our coastline back in the '70s have I seen such sneaky environmental vandalism as the demolition of the Coolangatta vegetated sand dunes to - come on, sing along with this bit! - put up a parking lot.

This particular parking lot is apparently essential for the vast crowds expected to use the purpose-built Comm Games beach volleyball practice courts, which you can see going up in this week's Facebook post from Mal Sutherland. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tait conveniently denied all responsibility for the car park fiasco, blaming political rival Beattie's Games management, and adding that the dunes would be put back later. Concerned beach activists, including the Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve, protested at the dune site, but to no avail. It couldn't happen here. Or could it? ●

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The volleyball courts under construction, car park clearance behind. Photo Mal Sutherland.

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BETWEEN THE FLAGS

RON LANE

LIFEGUARDS PUSHED TO THEIR LIMITS On Sunday afternoon at Noosas Main Beach patrol members were kept busy when big seas turned nasty following the change of tide. First incident was a spinal when a swimmer was dumped and this required paramedic attention. Then came a mass rescue of some fifteen swimmers caught in a rip west of the flagged area.

"We could see a big set coming through," said Patrol Captain Rob Harney, "so we were on the move with rescue boards and tubes." Head Noosa Life Guard Isaac Smith who was on the beach at the time, offered his assistance working in with the lifesaving patrol. This was followed by another group of five who also got into difficulties. Following this were several other single rescues plus another spinal. The third call for paramedics came about when a swimmer was dumped resulting in a suspected fractured heel; and at Noosa West three members performed five more rescues; once again on an unpatrolled beach At Granite Bay a major rescue at dusk when a father and daughter were swept off their jet ski when it slammed into rocks.

Both were badly shaken and cut but the father managed to hold his daughter as big waves pounded the rocks. An off duty lifeguard James Cervi surfing in Granite went to the fathers assistant taking hold of the daughter. He too was also badly injured on the rocks but managed to get the girl off the rocks and around on to the beach.

During this time the alarm had been raised at the Noosa clubhouse and Lifeguard Issac Smith Patrol Captain Rob Harney and a police officer manned the ATV, and immediately drove into Granit, took hold of the injured and got them back to the Paramedics. Great teamwork

by lifesavers lifeguards and paramedics.

Also on Sunday afternoon Jack Mohr, an off duty 16 year old Noosa Lifesaver performed yet another incredible rescue.

While walking along the beach at Peregian approximately one kilometer south of the flags, Jack saw a young girl some distance from the beach and unaided was able to force his way through big surf and bring her to the beach.

In the words of veteran Peregian lifeguard Keaton Grandemange, "What this young guy did by himself, without a rescue board or tube was terrific; and don't forget he may be a lifesaver, but he is still a school boy- year 12 at St. Andrews College."

Right across the board it was a big and dangerous Sunday for our people. The team work of all involved tells us that when all hell breaks loose on our beaches those in need will definitely be in the best of care. It is to be hoped that the actions of those two who, acting alone went in harms way, does not go unnoticed.

At Sunshine Beach Sunday morning beach closed, opened after lunch; no incidents reported.

While our beach patrols were being pushed to the limit competitors from Noosa and Sunshine were also performing at their best. At Bundaberg both clubs competed in the patrol competition, champion lifesaver and first aid, with both winning medals in each discipline; and down south in big surf at Elouera Beach NSW three Noosa boat crews two female and one veteran were amongst the medals.

Next week, an indepth look at these people. â—?

Patrol captain Rob Harney.

HOOK, LINE & SINKER

JACK MANGROVE

BIG SWELLS, SLOW OFF-SHORE FISHING With the recent weather events it is quite obvious that offshore angler have been a little challenged when it comes to getting outside. For those that did make it out before the big swells arrived Sunshine Reef has still been producing some good spanish mackerel, it has also been a great spot for Coral Trout, venus tusk fish, Maori cod, pearl perch, sweetlip and tuna. The odd school of keeper size Cobia have also been cursing around. Tuna are in good numbers with the odd fish caught in Laguna Bay area. For the larger boats that have headed a little further afield, Double Island has still been fishing well for snapper, gold spot cod, moses perch, sweetlip, pearl perch and good sized venus tusk fish. The Barwon Banks have also fished well for snapper, venus tusk fish, squire, hussar, Maori cod, red throat emperor, snapper and the odd red emperor.

On the Beaches, Bream were on the bite in the gutters around Sunshine and Marcus Beaches towards the top of the tide over the last week. Flathead have also been in the gutters taking frog mouth pilchards on noosatoday.com.au

gang hooks, as well as fresh mullet strips.

Dart are still spread all along the beaches with the top of the tide the most productive.

Great fun for the kids is to get them casting metal lures, the way the dart are at the moment they will hit a fast moving slug with the added benefit of tailor and trevally also in the same area. Great sized whiting have been coming from the beaches near the river mouths. Live worms, pippies and pealed prawns have been the bait of choice.

In the river; Whiting have been in particularly good numbers with the amount of food in the river. As whiting are predominantly bottom feeders so running sinker rigs loaded with peeled prawns, worms, or yabbies have been dynamite.

Trevally are also on the chew, and Woods Bays have seen some quality fish taken!

Schools of baitfish are regularly chased around by hungry trevally and are easily spotted by looking for splashes on the surface. Small surface popper and surface walkers have been doing most of the damage. Soft plastics imitating a prawn

seem to be a very popular option at the moment as there are plenty of prawns in the system. For the night angler creeping quietly around structure like Tewantin Harbor and the structure around the sound should see you tangling with mangrove jack. Fishing a slow rolled paddle vibes around the deep holes in the river will also give you a really good chance of tangling with one of these prized fish. Flathead have also been plentiful right throughout the system, If you love your bait, then give baits like, frog mouth pillies, live poddy mullet/ herring, whitebait and fresh mullet strips a go. For the crabbers there have been an abundance of crabs around with a little fresh water in the system, mud crabbers try the deeper sections near mangroves while for the sand crabs set your pots a little closer to the mouth. Of course the best bait is fresh Mullet.

So on behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures! â—?

Ryan Fox with a nice 32cm bream.

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