Noosa Today - 26th April 2018

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THE LATEST IN FOOD

How the world has changed over the past century.

Ron Lane’s story of the amazing courage of Mr Johns is inspiring and makes you wonder whether people today still display the type of honour and selflessness as Edgar Thomas Johns did throughout his life.

Our lifesavers are not fighting wars but certainly their heroic actions saving others in dangerous seas are fine examples of the same sort of selfless acts.

That trait must surely run in the Johns family.

For years Pat and Ben Johns provided a refuge for people at Johns Landing who had no where else to go.

What we certainly wouldn’t see today is someone handing a rifle over to a lifeguard at Noosa Main Beach to dispatch the threat of a shark to human life.

In so many ways it shows how some attitudes have altered.

- Margie Maccoll

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REVIEWS

NEW HALL JOY When the Noosa District Pipe Band played Waltzing Matilda as it marched through the brand spanking new Cooroy Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon you could feel the pride of the towns people swell. It was fitting the hall that the community rebuilt be officially opened with a spectacular showcase of local talent and just days before Anzac Day when the community will again gather to honour the defence forces.

In 1926 the Memorial Hall was built, like many across the country, to honour fallen soldiers of WWI with the names of those who did not return forever etched on an honour board proudly displayed on the wall. Read all about it on pages 6-7.

THE FEED The Noosa Food and Wine Festival is introducing an all new Festival Village in 2018 for Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 May in the Noosa Lions Park, with the beautiful Noosa waterways as a backdrop.

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NEWS

FATAL ACCIDENT IN NOOSAVILLE A male pedestrian has died after being struck by a car in Noosaville on Monday afternoon, 23 April.

Preliminary investigations indicate at around 5:30pm the man was struck whilst crossing the road at Hilton Terrace.

The man, who is believed to have been visiting Queensland from Victoria,

was declared deceased en route to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined as an investigation of this nature takes some time. The driver of the involved vehicle immediately stopped and rendered assistance to the (at that time) injured

male as did other passers-by. The driver of the involved vehicle was very shaken by the events and has provided every assistance to police.

Police remind both drivers and pedestrians to take care when crossing our roads or approaching pedestrian crossings. Never take it for granted that a driver has seen you enter or be upon

a pedestrian crossing. ●

MISSING GIRL Police have confirmed Tewantin teenager Stage Moore, missing for a week, has been found safe and well. Police cannot release more information at this stage due to her age. ●

TEWANTIN SERVICE REFLECTS ON TRAGEDY OF WAR

BY MARGARET MACCOLL

It was an apt poem by Rupert McCall read by Rev'd Leonie Gaffel that summed up the mood and feeling of the Anzac Day dawn service at Tewantin yesterday.

Hundreds gathered at the memorial for the service that this year marks 100 years since the end of WWI on 11 November 1918. Tewantin-Noosa RSL sub-branch president Mick Reid told the gathering the coming together was not to celebrate but to reflect on the tragedy

of war and pay tribute to the courage of our service men and women and the legacy they have left.

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton gave the address at this year's morning service.

"A combination of full heart and great sorrow washes over me every time I hear the Last Post," she said.

"A heart full of love, gratitude and pride for the men and women across time that have been prepared to give

of themselves, and their lives, to protect us. Sorrow that the haunting tunes signify endings - the end of a day's activities, or that a soldier has gone to his or hers final resting place.

To overcome the sorrow, I look at the beginnings fostered from endings. The start of a new day, and the continued hope that our peacekeeping efforts will build a future free of conflict, of war, of losing our loved ones." ●

Tewantin-Noosa RSL sub-branch president Mick Reid.

Phil Grainger reads the Ode.

Raising the flag at dawn.

Parade at attention.

Dawn Service Anzac Day parade at Tewantin.

Photos: Rob Maccoll.

Lest we forget.

A time to reflect.

Laying a wreath.

A young girl pays her respects.

Violinist Shania Oreb plays The Last Post.

"I count myself as lucky to be living in a place where winter sunshine off the ocean colours in my face ... the word I think is 'freedom' but there lies a deeper story for freedom must be fought for - not with glamour, not with glory but with unashaming courage and a pride beyond description with a very special mateship that is carved in each inscription."

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CONDUCT OF THE BRAVEST

BY RON LANE

T

he citation for Edgar Thomas Johns of Restdown Tewantin, for bravery under fire reads as follows: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a machine gun in an advanced post amidst rough and difficult (conditions). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer: whilst galloping into action, he dismounted under heavy machine-gun fire to attend to three wounded men, and got them under cover. He showed utter disregard for danger.”

Source: Commonwealth Gazette No 150.

Reccomendation date 13 November 1917.

As a result of this recommendation, Trooper Johns was to be awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal; an award at that time for diggers of non-commissioned rank and second only to the Victoria Cross. The second act of gallantry noted was performed while taking part in what military historians describe as the last great cavalry charge in military history; the charge of the Australian Light Horse at Beersheba. The date was 31 October, 1917.

On paper, with all things considered this should have been an absolute slaughter; a total of 800 diggers on horseback charging a garrison of 4400 Turks. Not only were they outnumbered five to one, but the Turks manning trenches on the perimeter of the town were well dug in and their arms consisted of rifles, machine-gun posts and most important of all a total of 48 field guns.

So why should men be prepared to attack against such incredible odds? The answer was simple and could be summed up in one word - water.

At the time of the attack it was estimated that both men and horses had been two days in this desert country without water and in the town of Beersheba there were

wells containing that life-giving liquid; an estimated 400,000 litres.

However it was the opinion of staff officers that the capture of Beersheba was, for other reasons, of the utmost importance. Situated some 43 kilometres from the Turkish bastion of Gaza, a major stronghold, to capture this town via a flanking attack was essential to the Allies' advance in Palestine: already two frontal attacks on Gaza by British forces had proven futile.

And so it was that at 4.30pm on the afternoon of 31 October this 23-year-old young man from Restdown Tewantin, Trooper Ted Johns would take part in a history-making cavalry charge.

It was an attack that in the words of German officers manning the trenches with the Turks “only madmen would attempt.”

But unlike the majority of diggers, mounted on Australian horses known as Walers, Ted would not be riding into battle with reins in one hand, bayonet in the other and rifle strapped across his back.

For him it was reins in one hand and a stretcher held firm in the other, for on this occasion Ted's role was that of stretcherbearer; known in this era as a combat medic. He was not riding not to fight but to attend the wounded; and doing so in that dangerous stretch of desert known to both sides as No Man's Land.

Trooper Johns would be totally exposed in the open and not able to shoot back when he came under fire from snipers and machine-guns.

Then under the leadership of LieutenantColonels Bouchier, 4th Regiment and Cameron, 12th Regiment, from a distance of three kilometres they moved out at a canter, then into a trot and finally at a distance of some two kilometres from the Turk trenches, came the command: “Charge.” The diggers had been under heavy fire and many

Edgar's daughter-in-law Mrs Elvie Johns is proud to share the story of his life. were shot from their horses.

Considering that they were charging over open desert the causalities should have been heavier, but as they were to discover later, their artillery had silenced the machineguns and with the diggers riding fast the enemy artillery couldn’t adjust their sights quickly enough. The shells started to land behind the charging horsemen.

Then they were on top of the trenches, trenches which for reasons unknown the Turks had failed to protect with rows of barbed wire.

Riding next to Johns, good mate and fellow stretcher-bearer Trooper John

Reynolds was shot from his horse, mortally wounded. It was then that the young digger from Restdown started the action that was to result in his being awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry.

Dismounting, he started to work on the wounded. Many years after the war he was to tell his daughter-in-law, Mrs Elvie Johns, exactly what happened. “I was galloping with the boys and saw them fall. I had put the stretcher up to shield this fellow and the bullets started whizzing around my head. I realized that the stretcher was a target so I put it down.”

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“For Ted at the outbreak of World War I enlisting in the Light Horse was the thing to do,” said daughter-in-law Mrs Elvie Johns. Mrs Johns, who married Ted's son Allan, lives in Tewantin and has nothing but respect and fond memories of her fatherin-law.

“You could say that he lived most of his young life on horseback, riding every day from his home at Restdown in Tewantin to the Tewantin School, a distance of sevenmile each way. At the time of our meeting I was 24 and an exceptional relationship developed, thus creating a very strong bond.

Such was his presence that people always called him Mr Johns.”

Before the war Ted, who came from a family of three brothers and a sister, had been farming with his family.

It was a family that was without a doubt one of the pioneer groups of the Tewantin district. One of his brothers Harry, who was also a WWI veteran and saw action in the battle of the Somme, was with Ted, to play a major role in the formation of the Tewantin RSL in the years following the war.

It was about this time that Ted met a young lady named Nellie Page and a relationship started to develop.

"This was quite a courtship,” said Mrs Johns with a laugh.

“Ted would row from Restdown (now known as Johns Landing) to Boreen Point to court the young lady. However the war started, Ted enlisted and was sent overseas

but there was no question about their relationship. Nellie waited and following his return on 4 July, 1919 they married and down through the years became the proud parents of five children.

Once settled into the community things began to move. Ted purchased 365 acres of land in an area now known as Noosa Springs and Elysium and commenced dairy farming.

It was following WWII that he sold the dairy farm but held an acreage that enabled him to grow small crops.

Adding to this he invested in three blocks of land in Hasting Street where Netanya now stands: it was adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club.

“For someone who left school at Grade 5 he certainly did well,” said Mrs Johns.

“In 1950 he went to Maryborough, bought and dismantled an old army hospital and transported it to Hasting Street; he then built four flats on his land and rented them.

Following this he built himself a home on the third block next to the surf club.”

Another lady who enjoyed the pleasure of his friendship was Olive Donaldson, one of the legendary ladies of our TewantinNoosa RSL and Citizens Memorial Club.

“I knew him well through our work in the club. Both Mr Johns and his brother Harry are a big part in the history of the foundation of our club. Such was the man's respect that when club or business meetings were held he was always introduced as Mr

Johns, DCM -and rightly so.”

It was in his retirement years at his Main Beach home that he became friends with the Noosa lifesavers and would come down to watch the Sunday morning surf swims.

Eventually his son Col joined the club and went on to hold the office of secretary.

Further to this granddaughters Sally and Elvie Wytenburg also joined the club doing patrols and competing.

Then on the morning of the Noosa shark attack it was Ted Johns who handed patrolman Ken Window a .303 military rifle hoping that Window could score a million to one shot into the brain of the shark; however it was never to be.

However it was three shots fired by Window into the head of the shark that enabled the authorities, for the first time in world shark attack history (Readers Digest research department ) to positively identify the shark as the one responsible for the attack.

Then on 16 July 1976 Mr Edgar Thomas (Ted) Johns, DCM, hero of the Light Horse charge at Beersheba passed away.

Now on every Anzac Day we the people of Tewantin should take the time to read the name of this great man engraved on the memorial that fittingly stands next to the RSL - a digger who not only served his country and family but also his community.

He was indeed a man of courage and respect - definitely one of Our People. Lest We Forget. ●

Edgar Johns.

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NEW HALL - WE DID IT

BY MARGARET MACCOLL When the Noosa District Pipe Band played Waltzing Matilda as it marched through the brand spanking new Cooroy Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon you could feel the pride of the towns people swell.

It was fitting the hall that the community rebuilt be officially opened with a spectacular showcase of local talent and just days before Anzac Day when the community will again gather to honour the defence forces. In 1926 the Memorial Hall was built, like many across the country, to honour fallen soldiers of WWI with the names of those who did not return forever etched on an honour board proudly displayed on the wall.

Mayor Tony Wellington told how the hall had been incorporated with the School of Arts and between 1920 and 60 hosted dances, balls, weddings, Anzac Day ceremonies and was used as a film theatre.

The hall closed in 2015 and in disrepair it seemed the likely option was to demolish the hall but that move was overturned by a groundswell of community support to save the iconic building.

The Community Memorial Hall Association was formed in January last year led by president Paul Kluck.

“We did it,“ Paul said on Saturday but it wasn’t without a lot of community input through donations, fund-raising and hard work.

Paul had a long list of people to thank

Cooroy Memorial Hall Association president Paul Kluck. for their help. Noosa Council contributed $192,000 toward the rebuild and the community matched that sum in money and kind. The rebuild was led by head contractor Harry Kirk “and his merry band of volunteers“ who overcame challenges including termite damage and asbestos removals.

Major contributions included a $50,000 donation from Bendigo Bank, a grant from the State Government gambling fund and “incredible support“ from Bunnings.

The community filled the hall on Saturday to witness the end result and enjoy the entertainment.

Pomona Community Choir.

It's showtime.

Photos: Rob Maccoll

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NEWS NOOSA POLICE KEEP THE GAMES SAFE Noosa police sent nine of its officers to the Commonwealth to cover a range of venues and jobs.

Senior Sergeant Ben Carroll said officers worked at the aquatic centre, Southport domain, in an anti-terrorism capacity and in intelligence.

“We performed a range of different duties and worked some very long days,“ he said. “We had help from Coolum who backed us up."

GRAFFITI BLITZ Police have been investigating a series

of graffiti attacks on property across Noosa Junction and at bus stops over the past few months.

Sen Sgt Ben Carroll said four people two adults and two juveniles - had been charged with more than 150 offences and the juveniles were directed to a Youth Justice diversional program.

He said police were not linking the graffiti incidents with a series of graffiti attacks on buildings and cars in a suburban street in Noosa Outlook.

Investigations are continuing. Police are appealing to anyone with information to phone Police Link on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. ●

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DOOR SLAMS SHUT

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Noosa's Councillor Ingrid Jackson received no back-up from the other councillors when at council’s ordinary meeting last week she attempted to make general committee meeting minutes available to the public.

The general committee meeting “is where the most significant or contentious matters are debated and amendments are won or lost,” she said. “In Noosa the public never sees these minutes.”

By not seconding her motion, the other councillors prevented it from moving forward or being discussed.

“I tried to move a motion in favour of transparency,” she said. “I was stopped from doing this.”

Cr Jackson said not making the minutes available to the public caused council to be in breach of Local Government Regulation 2012 Section 272.

While not gaining councillor backing, the motion has received public support on social media and a post of the motion has been so popular it has been viewed by more than 9000 people.

Cr Jackson said the interest demonstrated the will of the people to have the minutes made public.

Noosa Council CEO said under the Local Government Regulations, if a committee didn’t have final decision-making power, it was able to be exempted from keeping minutes which record each individual mover and seconder but it was still required to record the recommendations to the

Cr Ingrid Jackson. council from the committee.

“That is currently what occurs in practice at Noosa Council,“ he said. “The council would be in breach of the legislation if our committees were delegated to make the final decision on behalf of council, but they are not.“ However council still needs to pass the exemption motion to be compliant with the regulation.

“The council needs to tidy up technical compliance with the regulation by passing the exemption motion,“ the CEO said.

Mayor Tony Wellington said from his perspective “raising an issue via a notified motion without discussing it first with the mayor and fellow councillors was not the right way to go about dealing with such a procedural matter".

Cr Jackson said councillors had nine days' notice of the motion before it was delivered at the meeting. ●

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TOUGH COST OF HOUSING

BY MARGARET MACCOLL

Park Road will be cut down to one lane from today as work begins on the boardwalk from Little Cove to the Noosa National Park entrance. Hutchinson Builders have begun work to replace the 420m section of boardwalk. A temporary pedestrian walkway will be constructed and detours put in place to traffic.

KOALA WEEK EVENTS

The Airbnb forum drew heated discussion.

Noosa Waters Residents Association president James Taylor said residents had concerns on the issue relating to parking, garbage, noise and having no system to deal with complaints.

He said owners who rented out a spare bedroom were not the problem but whole house renters were more of a concern.

“We believe legislation needs to exist and needs to be enforced,” he said.

Short term Airbnb operator Adrienne Penny rents rooms in her house to help pay the bills but also offers them carers to give them a break. There are now 6-8 Airbnb hosts who followed her example and are

providing places for carers and refugees in the area. She said she was being penalised by council which charges her a tourism levy of $1600 a year.

Mayor Tony Wellington said council wanted to find a more equitable tourism levy so people renting out a room weren’t treated the same as those renting a whole house, but everyone who rented property in Noosa should be paying a tourism levy He said Airbnbs were an issue for council’s new planning scheme which should come before the community by the end of the year. ●

Queensland Koala Crusaders (QKC) will be supporting several events throughout the week. On Saturday, 28 April Wild Koala Week will commence with a full day of rescue training at a Koala Awareness and Rescue Initiative Workshop led by Anika Lehmann from Moreton Bay Koala Rescue and Rachel Lyons from Wildcare Australia, and held at the Noosa District Landcare offices at Pomona Futures Centre. Contact Liz at lizbear@live.com.au to go on a waiting list.

On Sunday 29 April, local koala photographer Bernard Jean will host his second Wild Koala Day Walk through Noosa National Park to spot wild koalas at Laguna Lookout at 9am. Finally on Thursday 3 May at 6pm, QKC president Meghan Halverson will discuss Wild Koala Day at the Rotary Club Noosa Daybreak Bookfest 2018 preview evening at the Noosa Leisure Centre.

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A range of views on the high costs in Noosa of rent and mortgage, the shortage of affordable housing and the impact of Airbnbs was aired at a forum held last week at Noosa Lions Football Club.

The forum was organized by Cooroy Area Residents Association and Noosa Shire Residents and Ratepayers Association and brought together representatives from local and State Government, residents groups and Tourism Noosa.

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton told the gathering of more than 100 people Airbnb and affordable housing were complicated issues and lacking in statistical information.

She said with some of the most expensive housing and rentals in Australia, Noosa's numbers of low income earners paying up to 80 per cent of their income on rent or a mortgage was growing.

She said anecdotally people were renting out spare rooms and granny flats to make extra income and it resulted in positives and negatives in the community.

As a community it was possible to plan for affordable housing but it required the will of the community, she said.

Tourism Noosa director Elizabeth Reynolds said the organisation was deeply concerned about the impact of Airbnb and had formed a reference group that was gathering information from the community.

“We think people who benefit should pay,” she said.

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CONSULTATION CRASHES Three Peregian Beach community groups have withdrawn from the six-member Peregian Beach surf club consultation.

Peregian Beach Community Association president Barry Cotterell said Peregian Beach Community Association, Peregian Beach Community House and Peregian Beach Surf Club had withdrawn.

“The Peregian Beach Community is not prepared to give legitimacy to a process which has the goal of a new surf club house on the skate bowl site,” he said.

The withdrawal follows the consultations second meeting which occurred on 14 April.

Following the meeting Peregian Family and Friends Association (FPaFA) which organised the consultation process said several actions had been agreed at the

meeting which had included Peregian Springs Residents Association and Peregian Beach Business Association.

PFaFA spokeswoman Leigh McCready said PFaFA had raised about $11,000 toward to engage community engagement professional Leisa Prowse Consulting to conduct the consultation.

The group with about 240 members held its first meeting last week.

Mr Cotterell said PBCAI would now organise a public meeting, to inform the community of what is possible with the existing surf club house and Noosa Council’s operation of the Peregian Beach parkland and it’s facilities for the future.

“Noosa Heads Surf Club will also be invited to say what they are proposing with the club,” he said. ●

The only timber research centre of its kind celebrated its 100th birthday last week. The Salisbury Research Facility is finding new processing solutions and maximising the use of small plantation grown logs, both hardwood and softwood and developing new engineered products from veneer and sawn timber.

When established in 1918 as the Forest Products Bureau Director of Forests Edward Swain recognised that the unchecked take of favoured timber species from our native forests was unsustainable. Uses had to be found and markets developed for the lesserknown species.

Work at this site has seen the adoption of many innovations, including the first ever high temperature drying trials to overcome the challenges of drying plantation grown conifers. Wood preservation programs were established to develop wood treatment solutions, and countless graded timber recovery studies have been undertaken on a wide range of species. ●

HEALTH OF PREGNANT WOMEN AND BABIES IMPROVING The health of Australia’s pregnant women and their babies has improved across a range of health indicators, with infant death rates and the rate of women smoking during pregnancy on

the decline, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Child and maternal health 2013-’15, presents findings on four indicators measuring the health of babies and their mothers: infant and young child deaths, the rate of newborn babies who are of a low birthweight, mothers smoking during pregnancy, and mothers attending antenatal care services during the first trimester of their pregnancy. The report shows that despite generally positive results across these indicators nationally, these positive trends are not seen equally across Australia’s 31 Primary Health Network (PHN) areas. The report is available at www. myhealthycommunities.gov.au The AIHW will next month be releasing its first report on the health and well-being of teenage mothers and their babies. ●

FLU SHOTS Residents in the Wide Bay electorate who are most at risk of getting sick during this year’s flu season can now access a free influenza vaccine under the Federal Government’s National Immunisation Program.

Those who are eligible for a free flu shot include people aged 65 years and over, most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those who suffer from chronic conditions.

For more information visit www. immunise.health.gov.au ●

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BY MARGARET MACCOLL The J Theatre was packed to overflowing with foodies and vegan followers on Saturday for the inaugural Noosa Vegan Festival. A wide range of savoury and sweet delights was available to tempt festival goers.

There were ice-creams, chocolates, cakes, coffees, juices, pizzas, falafels and donuts among the choices and no animal participation required.

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their meat-free goods with great enthusiasm.

While meat products were obvious by their absence there was a sole comment to human’s treatment of animals provided by renowned sand sculptor Dennis Massoud who created a sand horse at the festival entrance.

“They’re one of the most abused animals on the planet,“ he said. “We use them for transport, in wars, we race them and when they’re too old we turn them into dog food.“ ●

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

OUTSTANDING SHOW I attended the opening night of Funny Girl.

Many shows I have attended at the Noosa Arts Theatre and am always astounded at the high calibre of shows this little theatre produces, but this one tops them all. The direction by Ian Mackeller and Jo Hendrie was flawless. Every aspect of the show was spectacular. From the opening scene with the exquisite stage design, the magnificent costumes, outstanding choreography by Libby Hendrie, the sound and lighting and of course the very talented performers on stage.

They were all fabulous, but the main star Michelle Lamarca was absolutely brilliant. She has a powerful voice and very convincing acting and dancing. Michelle’s performance was on a par with the Broadway performance

by Barbara Streisand portraying the singer comedienne Fanny Brice. If you haven’t seen this show, do yourself a favour and grab a ticket before it’s sold out. Congratulations to the entire cast.

Cherry Bright, Noosaville

TOURISTS SHOULD BE WELCOME Over the past couple of months I have noticed a few negative letters to the editor regarding the influx of tourists at peak holiday times and during organised events.

While I agree this influx can cause some minor inconvenience to local residents, we must remember the positive influence that these tourists and visitors bring to our region and its economy.

After visiting Noosa as a tourist for over 33 years Noosa’s natural beauty, temperate climate, relaxed lifestyle and warm friendly residents were hard to ignore and we finally made the decision nine years ago to move permanently to Noosa - like many other “local” residents have done.

We purchased a business here in Noosa.

We are proud to say we hire many local business contractors and we outsource many other tasks to other local businesses such as electricians and plumbers. This flow-on effect is vital for Noosa families living and working in the Noosa Shire and its economy.

Our business is just one of many thousands of small businesses within the Noosa Shire that are dependent on tourists and visitors coming to our region and spending.

We are also fortunate that many of our children are now able to reside and work within the region, a privilege that many regional communities do not share.

As residents, we personally enjoy the variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and entertainment. It allows us to enjoy a lifestyle that oth-

LENSCAPE

Splish splash, time for a bath. Sharyn Cusack captured this photo for Lenscape this week. If you would like to send in you lifestyle, wildlife or landscape pictures, please forward them to “Lenscape“ at newsdesk@ noosatoday.com.au. ers aspire to but this variety would and could not exist without the visitor spend within the region.

Noosa is a unique destination and is renowned internationally. The local community and the Noosa tourism and hospitality industry are passionate about where we live.

We need to ensure that visitors are welcomed to our region and work positively to secure a strong economic environment for young families to prosper within the shire, while working with tourism bodies and local councils to protect our environment.

Helyn Lloyd, Noosaville

PLASTIC CHALLENGE ONGOING You gotta feel sorry for the do-gooders for slapping their backs to celebrate the “ban the bag” victory.

Actually, they haven’t won anything; the laughing winners are the supermarkets that save about one cent per shopping bag (biodegradable) no longer provided and are now selling you bin liners (petro chemical) for 19 cents apiece.

But people are not stupid. They now avail themselves of the dog-waste bags (compostable - even better!) graciously provided by council.

Instead of rolling with the ban-the-bag wagon, why have authorities not imposed compostable bags on the supermarkets?

Bags are only the tip of plastic berg. The supermarket shelves are loaded with meat

and fruit and veg individually wrapped in heavy duty plastic foil on indestructible polystyrene trays. How do we stop that nonsense? Unwrap your purchase at the checkout or collect the trays at home and bring them back to the shop.

Let’s keep the fight against plastic bottles for another day. It’s a bigger challenge to find commonsense in people who pay three times the price of petrol for water that comes free from any tap.

J. Konrad, Peregian

WHAT ARE NOOSA RIVER’S FISH TARGETS? As the discussion and debate on (prawns and oysters in Noosa River) has moved to concrete actions such as oyster bed trials and Biosphere funding, surely we need now to understand the detail of how we will objectively measure all activity today and how the future will be managed?

Few could, should or would argue against doing anything proactive in the shire to protect the intrinsic values that combine to give us our Noosa Lifestyle i.e. fauna, flora, culture and physical surrounds. But this process should acknowledge all facts and not just some if we are as a community to protect our lifestyle.

When I started researching this topic I saw a lot of ‘blame-game’ positioning from both sides. Few could argue that any commercial activity is not going to have an impact, but other data show other influences

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at play - ones that need to be considered for the future of prawns and oysters in the Noosa River.

The rock oyster industry in southern Queensland peaked in 1891 producing around 21,000 sacks (at 90 kg per sack = around 1890 tonnes; Smith 1981; Lergessner 2006; Diggles 2013). Smith (1981) noted that around 80 per cent of the production at this time was generated by oyster banks, while dredge oysters comprised only about 20 per cent of the harvest after the dredge sections were damaged by the floods of 1887, 1889 and 1890. Even though production dwindled from that time onwards, during the decade 1901-’10 the industry reached its peak for the number of men employed, banks and sections leased, and boats licensed (Smith 1981). For example, the total number of dredge sections in Queensland reached an all-time high in 1904 with 64 leased, but from then on there was a gradual decline.

According to Glen S. Smith ‘Southern Queensland Oyster Industry” 22/10/1981, by 1936 Queensland itself was importing New South Wales oysters, a situation that still continues.’ Along with the effects of mud worm disease, this rise of the New South Wales industry was the major contributor to the decline of Queensland’s industry.

NESPMARINE SEQ Oyster History Report shows that the dredge sections were the first to experience production declines from the late 1880s, with production on the intertidal banks also declining over time to less than 1/10th of their 1891 peak by 1980 (Smith 1981). Many authors have studied the decline and all agree it was due to a combination of events potentially including overfishing, disease and declining water quality.

However, there is some disagreement about the extent of the respective roles of these events. Outbreaks of “mudworm disease” due to infection by spionid polychaete mudworms was the main reason why oystering for S. glomerata in subtidal dredge sections was abandoned (Smith 1981). Indeed, in hindsight it is much more likely that acute post-flood mass mortalities were due to either prolonged hyposalinity, smothering of oyster beds with silt, and/or infection by then unknown diseases such as QX disease.

The NPA/Thomas Foundation state as their objective to “ ... return the river’s aquatic species to a level of sustainable use, accessible to everyone ... “ then ... · What is the base case? What is an acceptable number by the 40 species of fish (or should it be more?) and four species of prawns by square metre or other measure and in what time period? · What should the targets be in say five years? 10 years? 20 years and beyond? · Will greater fish stocks attract more fishermen? Does this mean greater controls over the river e.g. only electric or paddle boats? Fishing licences? · If scientists agree that disease and other natural impacts such as silting were major contributors to the decline of oysters in the Noosa River, then how do you plan and manage against that as part of these plans?

Nick Hluszko, Noosa North Shore

BANK CONFIDENCE QUESTIONED

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No sniping. An inquiry into banks would undermine confidence in the banking system so said Good Guv’mint. Really? “Until Debt do Us Part”, by Angela Greenwood relates one woman’s courage and one bank’s outrageous behaviour. Confident now?

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This striking modernist residence, ingeniously designed by Frank Macchia is set in an exclusive cul-de-sac waterfront location on The Promontory. The house effortlessly achieves the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living extensively using steel, slate and wood, and simultaneously caters to social and private spaces. From the expansive rooftop terrace, to a 25m boundary hugging lap pool to a stand-alone studio or guest wing this house has an intimate connection to the waterfront and a bold face to one of the best streets in Noosa Waters.

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Become infatuated by the beauty of this north-facing waterfront residence with its light and languid echoes of summer. It’s easy. a glimpse through the glass panels of the front door is a preview of a foyer shrouded in natural light with a justvisible backdrop of dazzling blue water. once inside irst impressions are conirmed.

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FLAWLESS NOOSA LIFESTYLE THE lure of idyllic Noosa Sound is irresistible, especially when it comes to an impeccable, absolute riverfront marvel with a private beach.

Jaw-dropping moments begin at the front entrance with its oh-so-wide double glass doors and a striking art piece cleverly formed into a flower using pieces of Panadanus prop roots.

It is obvious the interior design harmonises perfectly with its exterior and the spellbinding, wide north-easterly river backdrop.

Layers of abundant light through double height floor-to-ceiling windows, breezes via frameless slide-away glass walls, banks of cedar shutters plus water views from every room, are a testimony to Alan Starkey’s original design.

A recent back-to-bones total re-imagination by Paul Cooper Homes makes it the epitome of a very classy resort-style entertainer.

The central hub for the sweeping Italian porcelain-tiled living and dining spaces, also the lounge, is a lavish kitchen plus a butler’s pantry and prep kitchen looking out to the herb garden.

This would surely suit any wannabe Nigella Lawson and let’s not forget the wet bar.

Entertain in style with the beautiful Noosa Sound as the constant awe-inspiring backdrop.

When the guests go home, this idyllic home becomes the ultimate escape. Each bedroom takes in the gorgeous natural surroundings, making it feel as though you are miles from civilisation.

This stunning waterfront property is just moments from the heart of Noosa, yet it maintains the tranquility of a private retreat.

Fall in love with the serenity of an endless summer.

Breathe in the sea air from the private riverfront terrace overlooking the water and pristine bushland, relax beside the sparkling swimming pool, or take in the best Noosa has to offer.

Noosa’s world-class beaches, noteworthy National Park, boutique shops and gourmet eateries are within easy reach, whether it is Hastings Street of the laid back riverfront atmosphere of Gympie Terrace you seek. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 39 Wyuna Drive, Noosaville Description: 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 car, pool Inspect: Saturday, 28 April, 1-1.30pm Auction: Saturday, 19 May, 2pm Contact: Roark Walsh for Tom Offerman Real Estate, 0437 447 804 20 NOOSA TODAY

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The designer kitchen is extra large with an exquisite Aegean limestone benchtops complete with high-end German appliances.

There are several living areas including a large open living room with a stunning ireplace, separate dining and a lounge/media room with loor to ceiling mitred glass framing the outside tropical foliage. Complete with a separate downstairs guest quarters this house has room and space for any burgeoning family.

The expansive undercover alfresco area overlooking the ininity pool, gardens and Noosa Valley is perfect for Queensland entertaining and enjoyment.

Nothing has been compromised leave you feeling satisied with the scale and functionality of this eco eficient and light illed home.

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RENTAL MARKET NEW ERA FOR TIGHTENS ALL OVER ARCHITECTURE

Calls for more rental market investors to ease uncomfortably tight market.

A well-known leader in the field of architecture has taken up a new post as chief custodian of the profession in Queensland.

Bruce Medek has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Architects Queensland, which works behind the scenes to ensure architectural standards are maintained.

With more than 30 years in the industry, the director of Medek Architects has been a member of the board of Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland, which administers a range of community projects including Tidy Towns and Clean and Healthy Beaches.

Last year APRA implemented new measures to tackle risks within the mortgage lending market, aimed at improving the quality of new mortgage lending and moderating the growth of investor lending.

The measures were introduced with the aim of limiting the flow of new interestonly lending, manage lending to investors below the benchmark of 10 per cent growth, ensure interest rates and net income buffers are appropriate for current conditions and restrain lending growth in higher risk segments.

The aim was to ensure lenders recognised the heightened risk in the lending environment, and that their lending standards were appropriate for the conditions.

At the time, interest-only terms accounted for 40 per cent of the stock of residential mortgage lending by Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions (ADIs) - a share that was quite high by international and historical standards, according to APRA. ●

“Bruce brings to the role strong design talents, a commitment to clients and an in-depth knowledge of construction, contracts and standards,” Housing Minister Mick de Brenni said. “... Every year, tens of thousands of Queenslanders, as well as companies and institutions, rely on architectural services - they deserve to have confidence that everyone using the title ‘architect’ has the necessary qualifications, skills and practical experience to ensure their objectives are met.”

To check if you are dealing with a registered architect do a free search at www.boaq.qld.gov.au. ●

CONFIDENCE ON THE UP AND UP CONFIDENCE in the Queensland property sector is growing, the latest results from the quarterly ANZ/Property Council Survey have revealed.

Positive expectations for state economic growth brought Queensland’s confidence levels to its highest since the beginning of 2015.

The shift in sentiment has increased by 13 index points since June 2017 and Queensland executive director of the Property Council, Chris Mountford, said the increase could be attributed to the commencement of exciting new infrastructure projects.

“The opportunities created by

additional jobs facilitates interstate migration,“ he said. “Queensland has been expecting increased migration for years, due to our lower property prices and fantastic amenities- now we have the job growth to support it.

“With major projects underway across both the public and private sectors, this is a very exciting time for Queensland. While confidence within the industry is growing, Queensland is still experiencing the lowest sentiment in the country.“ ●

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MORE investors are needed to combat the “uncomfortably tight“ rental market in Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, according to Queensland’s peak real estate body.

The latest rental vacancy rates reveal renters continue to face a shortage of properties and rising rents.

Noosa’s rental vacancy rate for the March quarter sits at 0.8 per cent, while the Sunshine Coast overall has a vacancy rate of one per cent.

Caloundra and Gympie have the tightest vacancy rates in the state, with just 0.5 per cent of rental properties available.

Real Estate Institute of Queensland chief executive officer Antonia Mercorella said REIQ would like to see more investors enter the markets.

“The Sunshine Coast is very challenging for renters who are looking for accommodation and we have said consistently for quite some time that this market would benefit from additional investor activity,“ she said.

“The upward pressure on rents, as a result of this tight vacancy rate, will serve to push this market towards unaffordable.“ Ms Mercorella said it was no surprise that renters were flocking to Noosa.

“It’s a stunning part of the world with employment opportunities, but additional supply into this market would be very beneficial,“ she said.

While the REIQ called for more investment, Ms Mercorella said the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) tightened lending criteria would discourage investors.

“The result is tight markets remain tight, despite good opportunities for landlords in those markets,“ she said.

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PROPERTY NEWS

WITH over 30 years in the retirement village sector, the privately owned, regionally based operators of Noosa Domain Village Country Club Villages have created a quality independent living environment in which security, social companionship and resort style facilities provide an active and vibrant lifestyle.

Noosa Domain is excited to announce the launch of its luxurious new two and three bedroom apartments.

Don’t just take our word for It! Come and see for yourself; the new two bedroom display unit is open and ready for viewing from this week.

You can also take the opportunity to meet our residents who are proud to call Noosa Domain their home.

With its prized location, our spacious apartments and outstanding resort style facilities will give you the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of.

Apartments have been designed with contemporary lines, open plan living, natural lighting and a focus on privacy.

They have their own court yard/balcony off the living area and the three bedroom apartments have another off the master bedroom.

All apartments boast a modern kitchen with stone benches and quality window and floor furnishings.

Energy efficient heating and cooling also complement the superior standards set by architects and project teams delivering a dream home!

Noosa Domain is located in the heart of Noosaville on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast.

Located only five minutes from Hastings Street and the beach and a short stroll to Noosa Civic Shopping Centre

making it an ideal location to satisfy all your needs.

The enviable resort style living facilities include; an outdoor bowling green, hobby workshop, gymnasium, outdoor swimming pools, alfresco dining and a beautifully appointed community clubhouse which houses a cinema, billiard room, craft room, medical room, library, indoor carpet bowls, fully equipped kitchen, club bar and hair dressing salon.

The village even has its own luxury pontoon boat, moored on the Noosa Marina for exclusive use by Noosa Domain Country Club Village residents.

Why wait? What have you got to lose.

Contact us today!

Visit www.countryclubvillages.com.au for more information and/or contact Brian Williams on mobile 0427 333 499 or on FreeCall 1800 461 505. Inspections are always welcome. ●

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LUXURY LIVING AT NOOSA DOMAIN ONLY 5 S MINUTE FROM S HASTINTG! STREE

FINANCIAL INCENTIVE FOR DOWNSIZERS! If you are 65 and over and want to sell your current home, you can now put up to $300,000 from the sale, per person, into your super account. This ofers greater flexibility and extra tax advantages to older Australians.

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Noosa Domain Residents Relief Management work in retirement Villages in the Noosa region, gave us the pleasure of working at Noosa Domain. We loved the beautiful surrounds, layouts of the Villa’s, private courtyards and it’s pet friendly. In 2014 we moved to Noosa Domain and continue to enjoy our experience.

We can travel at any time, knowing that we have no security issues or concerns re maintenance of lawns and gardens. We love the facilities and have enjoyed relaxing boat trips, tours in the Noosa Domain bus and are very lucky to be so close to everything that 1RRVD KDV WR R΍HU PETER & CAROL

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Secure community 24/7 emergency call system Solid, free standing homes on a concrete slab Low maintenance living to free up your time Resort style facilities Exclusive gym and outdoor heated pool Double or single garage homes 2 or 3 bedroom homes up to 21 squares Friendly and inviting atmosphere Stay active by getting involved

Talk to Brian Williams Mobile 0427 333 499 Your Lifestyle Consultant

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OPEN HOMES

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Address

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Agent Time

Address

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Price Guide

14 Shipyard Cct

5

3

2

$1,550,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

52 The Peninsula

4

4

2

$3,150,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

13 Mizzen Ct

4

2

2

$895,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0417 600 840

5

3

2

$1,550,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

Castaways Beach

Saturday 28th April

Friday 27th April

10.00am - 11.00am

12.00pm - 12.30pm

28 Antipodes Cl

4

2

2

$1,595,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519 11.00am - 11.30am

Doonan

12.00pm - 12.30pm

Saturday 28th April

Wednesday 2nd May

11.00am - 12.00pm

35 Whyandra Close

5

2

4

REDUCED TO $1,645,000

Villa Prestige Properties - 0427 378 600 10.00am - 11.00am

12.30pm - 1.00pm

31 Marnie Cres

4

3

2

$849,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0400 084 975

1.15pm - 1.45pm

10 Marnie Cres

3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0400 084 975

Peregian Beach Saturday 28th April

Eumundi Friday 27th April 11.00am - 12.00pm

63-73 Eumundi Range Rd 8

6

5

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

Saturday 28th April

10.00am - 10.30am

44 Pelican St

3

3

2

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804

10.30am - 11.00am

5/43 Lorikeet Dr

2

2

1

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

2

2

1

$795,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804

4

3

2

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770

Sunrise Beach

8.30am - 9.00am

63-73 Eumundi Range Rd 8

6

5

Auction

11.00am - 12.00pm

81 Seib Road

4

3

6

REDUCED TO $995,000

Villa Prestige Properties - 0427 378 687

12.30pm - 1.30pm

83A Seib Road

4

2

2

O/O $699,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0419 818 418

2.00pm - 3.00pm

11 Ward Street

4

2

4

O/O $790,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0419 818 418

Saturday 28th April 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Friday 27th April

Saturday 28th April

12.00pm - 12.30pm

52 Mahogany Dr

4

2

3

$995,000

2/6 Sobraon St

Sunshine Beach

Marcus Beach 1.00pm - 2.00pm

14 Shipyard Cct

Agent

12 Coral Sea Ct

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879 Saturday 28th April

Noosa Heads

11.00am - 11.30am

40 Park Cres

4

2

2

$3,300,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

Friday 27th April

12.00pm - 12.30pm

12 Coral Sea Ct

4

3

2

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770

5

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0400 084 975

3

2

2

O/O $765,000

12.00pm - 1.00pm

138/1 Edgar Bennett Ave 2

2

1

$435,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

1.30pm - 2.00pm

36/26 Noosa Dr

2

1

$770,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

2

Tinbeerwah Saturday 28th April

Saturday 28th April 11.00am - 11.30am

33/2 Noosa Dr

3

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0417 600 840 10.30am - 11.00am

11.00am - 11.30am

1 Natasha Ave

4

4

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519

11.00am - 11.30am

1/71 Noosa Pde

2

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 144 484

11.00am - 11.45am

322/61 Noosa Springs Dr 3

3

2

$1,395,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0412 714 404

12.30pm - 1.00pm

6/8 Serenity Cl

3

3

2

$1,705,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 144 484 11.00am - 12.00pm

1.00pm - 2.00pm

13 Lunar Crescent

3.5

2

2

$869,000

1.00pm - 1.30pm

49 Arkana Drive

3

1

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

3 Hinterland Cl

Weyba Downs Saturday 28th April 224 Eumarella Road

David Berns Real Estate - 0419 818 418

Villa Prestige Properties - 0427 378 687

Auction Diary

Wednesday 2nd May 1.00pm - 2.00pm

1/71 Noosa Pde

2

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 144 484

1.00pm - 1.30pm

49 Arkana Drive

3

1

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

Noosa Sound 1.00pm - 1.30pm

39 Wyuna Dr

4

3

2

Auction

2.30pm - 3.00pm

26 Wyuna Dr

4

4

2

$2,225,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804

63-73 Eumundi Range Rd 8

6

5

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

4

4

5

FORTHCOMING AUCTION

2

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 144 484

Mount Coolum

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804 Saturday 5th May 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Noosa Springs

36/87 Toolga Street

Villa Prestige Properties - 0427 378 600

Noosa Heads

Saturday 28th April 309/61 Noosa Springs Dr 4

3

2

$1,295,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804 Saturday 5th May

3

2

$1,295,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804

Wednesday 2nd May 11.00am - 11.30am

Saturday 28th April 9.00am - 9.30am

Saturday 28th April

11.00am - 11.30am

Eumundi

3.00pm - 3.30pm

309/61 Noosa Springs Dr 4

1/71 Noosa Pde

Saturday 12th May

Noosaville Friday 27th April 11.00am - 11.30am

9/273 Gympie Tce

3

3

2

$695,000

33/2 Noosa Dr

3

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0417 600 840

4.00pm - 4.30pm

1 Natasha Ave

4

4

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519

1/134 Gympie Tce

2

3

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0417 600 840

4

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804

5

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0400 084 975

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770

Noosaville

Saturday 28th April 10.00am - 10.30am

45 Jacksonia Pl

5

2

2

$798,000

10.00am - 10.30am

1/134 Gympie Tce

2

3

1

Auction

10.00am - 10.30am

10/124 Noosa Pde

2

1

1

$365,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

10.00am - 10.30am

4/7 James St

2

2

1

$555,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0433 237 422

11.30am - 12.00pm

20 Rani Cct

4

2

2

$999,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670 Saturday 5th May Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0417 600 840 2.00pm - 2.30pm

Saturday 19th May 2.00pm - 2.30pm

39 Wyuna Dr

Tinbeerwah

Noosa Waters

Saturday 28th April

Friday 27th April 10.00am - 11.00am

2.00pm - 2.30pm

14 Shipyard Cct

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5

3

2

$1,550,000

Thursday, 26 April, 2018

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034 11.00am - 11.30am

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BY HOLLIE HARRIS Hot off the road from the first Take Me Back shows as well as supporting Bryan Adams on his recent Australian tour, Thirsty Merc aren’t ready to put the car back in the garage and have announced a final round of Take Me Back anniversary shows around the country.

A little over 15 years ago, Thirsty Merc bounded onto the music scene with their Summertime sounds, making their mark on radio and TV over the ensuing years.

The Take Me Back tour is a celebration

of all the music along the way and fans can expect to hear all the hits as well as songs they’ve never heard the band previously perform live.

Thirsty Merc formed in Sydney in 2002 releasing their debut EP, First Work, in September, 2003, before being signed to Warner Music. The band’s big break came in 2004 with the release of their debut, self-titled, album which included the hits, Someday Someday and In The Summertime (the theme for Bondi Rescue since 2006).

Two more studio albums followed -

Slideshows in 2007 (#4 ARIA Album) and Mousetrap Heart in 2010 (#14 on the ARIA Album chart) which included radio staples, 20 Good Reasons, Mousetrap Heart and Tommy and Krista Fast forward to 2015 - Thirsty Merc released Shifting Gears, their first wholly independent and first new material in five years and spent the next few months crossing the country; running up thousands of Frequent Flyer points and sold out shows.

Besides the hits, the Take Me Back Tour is a celebration of all the music along the

way and fans can expect to hear songs they’ve never heard the band perform live before.

Lead singer, Rai Thistlethwayte, said: “It’s thanks to the fans that we’re still here, loving life and music, 15 years later and this tour is a big 'thank you' to everyone who’s sung along with us over the years, as well as a great opportunity to dust off some songs we’ve never included in our shows.“ Thirsty Merc perform on Saturday,12 May at Villa Noosa. Tickets available now via www.villanoosa.com.au ●

THE MAVIS’S ARE BACK

BY HOLLIE HARRIS The Mavis’s announce a special 20th anniversary tour for those much loved Pink Pills.

Darlings of a time when Rage and Recovery were a staple in the TV diet and Triple J was the on speed-dial, The Mavis’s rode the radio waves with their singles ‘Naughty Boy’ and ‘Cry’ on high rotation while they frequented the Hey Hey it’s Saturday stage.

From Ballarat babes to national treasures, a tour with Kylie - the Impossible Princess and headliners of the summer festival circuit, The Mavis’s were a force to be reckoned with. Their sound was like ABBA noosatoday.com.au

through a Rock N’ Roll time machine, layered harmonies over menacing guitars.

Their look was Make-up and Punk-Rock hair. The forefathers/mothers of cyber fashion that would take today’s youth to task.

Their Platinum selling ARIA-nominated album ‘Pink Pills’, a pop masterpiece of the 90s continues to be a glittery jewel loved and praised by their die-hard fans. Now 20 years after it’s release - The Mavis’s are back!

With special guests Screamfeeder, don’t miss this one on Saturday 5 May at the Villa Noosa Hotel. Doors open 8pm and tickets are only $29.60 from www.villanoosa.com. au ● Thursday, 26 April, 2018

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GIG GUIDE Thursday 26 April Tewantin Noosa RSL 6pm Mark Porter Friday 27 April The Imperial Hotel Eumundi 6.30pm Diana Anaid 6.30 Alan Kelly Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Blackwater Duo Cooroy RSL 6pm Joe Phillips Peregian Beach Hotel 7pm Mark Maroney Saturday 28 April Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm UK Bee Geez Peregian Beach Hotel 3pm Shannon Sol Carroll The Imperial Hotel Eumundi 12pm The Brown Trouts 7pm Malia Stirling Sunday 29 April The Imperial Hotel Eumundi 2pm Benny O Peregian Beach Hotel 3pm Solar

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Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Primal Heart by Kimbra

Breath

Everyone in Shaker Heights was talking about it that summer: how Isabelle, the last of the Richardson children, had finally gone around the bend and burned the house down.

In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is meticulously planned - from the layout of the winding roads, to the colours of the houses, to the successful lives its residents will go on to lead. And no one embodies this spirit more than Elena Richardson, whose guiding principle is playing by the rules. Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of long-held secrets and the ferocious pull of motherhood - and the danger of believing that planning and following the rules can avert disaster, or heartbreak. ●

Kiwi singer-songwriter Kimbra is now two albums deep from ’Single That We Used To Know’.

Although that Gotye collaboration got her recognition as a featured voice, Kimbra’s work in her own right under her own terms should never be overshadowed. New LP Primal Heart is strong and bold, led by driving percussion and distinctive vocals. Opener The Good War wakes the listener up with swagger, while next drop Top Of The World is already a contender for ’Most Commanding Performance Of The Year’: part rap, part chant, part anthem - all parts excellent. From here there are departures into more conventional contemporary pop. ●

Actor Simon Baker (The Mentalist) helms, co-writes and stars in this surf drama based on Tim Winton’s bestselling novel. Set in mid-70s coastal Western Australia.

It is based on Tim Winton’s award-winning and international best-selling novel set in mid-70s coastal Australia.

Two teenage boys, hungry for discovery, form an unlikely friendship with a mysterious older adventurer who pushes them to take risks that will have a lasting and profound impact on their lives.

Observed with warmth and sensitivity, this is a rewarding coming-of-age drama that features terrific performances from two young newcomers in the central roles. ●

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7. Put into use, isn’t bad at all (7). 12. First filling in the holes are the fillers in of holes (8). 14. “I next catch a cold” is not quite right (7). 16. The wife Ron’s tucked up in bed (7). 18. What has gone wrong with the R in “rage”?

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WHAT’S ON ARIA NOMINEE BUNKERS DOWN Alternative singer/songwriter and 90s favourite Diana Anaid is heading to the Sunshine Coast for what promises to be an unforgettable night, as she performs in The Bunker at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Friday night, 27 April.

Diana returns with the quirky and upbeat My Queen, on her ’Better Girl’ album tour of the East Coast.

Starting in 1997, Anaid’s self-funded and self-produced feral-folk debut stood out amongst the hip hop and teen-pop that was dominating the 90s airwaves, spawning the number one alternative hit I Go Off, and leaving many to wonder if this young mum was just another one trick pony.

Diana’s follow up I Don’t Think I’m Pregnant saw her receive her fifth ARIA nomination and her second inclusion in Triple J’s Hottest 100, crossing into commercial radio with Don’t Believe In Love and silencing those who had placed her in the one-hit-wonder pile.

With comparisons to Liz Phair, P.J Harvey and Ani DiFranco, Diana Ah Naid (as she was known until changing it to the palindromic Anaid) in 2004 cracked the U.S market with Last Thing and her ‘No Boys Allowed’ campaign, which saw the single climb into the Billboard Top 40.

Anaid is a stand-out musician who “continues delivering authentic, original music” (Kathy McCabe)“, and is a pioneer of a “Different kind of girl power” (Music Network).

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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

Aria nominee Diana Anaid comes to Eumundi tomorrow night.

Billboard Top 40 placement, five ARIA nominations, two inclusions in Triple J’s Hottest 100 and sets at the BDO, Falls, Vans Warped, Woodford and Byron Blues Fest.

Catch her up close and intimate this special appearance in The Bunker Friday 27 April.

Tickets: Pre-sale $15 (+ booking fee) through Oztix or at the Imperial Hotel (Ph: 5442 8811) or $20 at the door. ●

If you’ve found yourself pining for the bygone years of tight pleather jumpsuits, wild beards, and falsetto voices then yearn no longer!

The UK Bee Geez are here to deliver one of the best tribute shows to the Bee Gees - and they're coming to Tewantin Noosa RSL. This thrilling cover band has only been in Australia for a short while and already they are the premier tribute band to the legendary Gibb brothers.

UK Bee Geez has been performing in England since 2000, but their musical reign didn’t stay there.

The UK Bee Geez have travelled across the globe spreading their funky homage to Robin and Barry to many audiences, including India, South Africa, Canada, USA, New Zealand and Australia, and all over Europe, appearing on many television and radio shows as they went.

But don’t take our word for it, the long list of professionals they have worked alongside speaks for itself. The UK Bee Geez have worked with headline acts such as The Village People, The Supremes, The Temptations, Leo Sayer, John Paul Young, and Marcia Hines to name a few.

You can expect to hear the original hits such as “Stayin’ Alive”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “Night Fever”, and so many more. The UK Bee Geez will be replaying songs from 1967 right through to 1999, all of them chart toppers.

Come down and join in the Saturday night fever at the Tewantin Noosa RSL. he UK Bee Geez will be starting the show on Saturday 28 April at 8pm. Grab the RSL courtesy bus, book a table and enjoy a night of great music and high energy performers. ●

What’s On @ The J 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction Ph 07 5329 6560

Sound Feast-Free Live Music This month featuring 'Z Star Delta' - from the acoustic sublime to rambunctious rock! More acts to be announced. Seating, full bar, hot food cart. All welcome!

Fri 27 Apr from 6pm FREE Divine! Music for The Soul

Sunshine Coast Choir & The Square Peg Ensemble Remarkable and exquisite pieces by Mendelssohn, Schubert, Monteverdi, Bach and more. Passionate, spiritual music that will provide healing for the heart and an oasis for the soul.

Sat 28 April 7:30pm Adult $39 / Concession $35 / School-Aged Children $10

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Featuring fantastic funnymakers from Australia and beyond, the Roadshow has it all. It’s stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song – all in one side-splitting show!

Fri 11 May 7:30pm Adult $48 / Concession & Group 8+ $44

NOOSA’S BEST FREE NIGHT OUT The exciting line-up at The J Noosa on Thursday 27 April includes Z Star Delta, Fat Picnic, Alisha Todd, Lee Hardisty, Luke McKinney and Let’s Dance Latin.

Z-Star Delta, the much sought-after explosive soul rock duo, is back for another scorching tour. If you love The Black Keys, Alabama Shakes, Gossip or The White Stripes, you’re going to fall head over heels with these guys.

There’s only two of them on stage but they’ve got everything you want. With powerful tribal grooves, catchy raucous riffs, and that voice. It's soulful, sensunoosatoday.com.au

ous, raw and edgy.

There is a full bar and bar snacks.

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 - Yums is right!

It’s family friendly, no booking required.

They have comfortable seating, dance floor, a full bar and friendly venue staff at this fantastic free night out from 6pm. No unaccompanied minors please. ●

Noosa Chorale presents Concertedly Baroque The Chorale will perform Bach’s Magnificat and Handel’s Dixit Dominus and will feature five Brisbane-based soloists along with the 21-piece Noosa Sinfonia. You can expect something very special!

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Bjorn Again are the world’s most popular ABBA Tribute Show. Performing all the biggest and best ABBA hits in a highly-entertaining world-class show! One night only.

Fri 8 June 7:30pm Adult $69.50

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BY HOLLIE HARRIS The Noosa Food and Wine Festival is introducing an all new Festival Village in 2018 for Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 May in the Noosa Lions Park, with the beautiful Noosa waterways as a backdrop.

The Festival Village will give festivalgoers a chance to meander, explore, sit, relax and discover great food and wines with loads of unique experiences. Here’s everything you need to know about the all new Festival Village.

Enjoy all the incredible events we have come to love such as Taste of Noosa, Craft Beer and Cider Corner, Food Producers, Wineries, Masterclasses, live music, Pimms Garden Party and Cooking Demonstrations.

Jump onto the website to look at the endless options for events to satisfy every culinary desire.

The Festival Village will be open Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 May from 10am8pm and is an all weather event and with tickets starting at $35 for adults or $40 at the door, $15 for children and a weekend pass costs from $50, this a great place to start!

Entry to the Festival Village includes a complimentary glass of wine by Xanadu Margaret River or a complimentary tasting of Asahi Soukai each day from 10am to 3pm and a Noosa Food and Wine glass. Drinks from Wineries start at $3 for a 50ml taster and $8 for a 150ml glass.

Getting to there is easy - thanks to the Noosa Food & Wine Festival Bus roaming

between 9.30am and 8.30pm from the Noosa Transit Centre and The J in Noosa Junction to the Noosa Lions Park every half hour.

The Festival Village is a cashless event

so bring your debit card, credit card, phone (with mobile wallet enabled) and get ready to ’tap & go.’ Every restaurant, winery and producer will only take payment with a Visa, MasterCard or Amex debit or credit

card or your smart phone with ’tap & go’ functionality.

For the full program and to purchase event tickets see www.noosafoodandwine. com.au ●

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Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Add capsicum. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add garlic and paprika. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add flour. Stir to coat all over. Cook for 1 minute. Add tomato, then stock, stirring until well combined. Season with pepper.

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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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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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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

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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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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 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

RICH HISTORY AT MAISIE’S

BY HOLLIE HARRIS There is good reason Maisie’s Seafood and Steakhouse is a local favourite. The great value, family-friendly restaurant based here in Noosaville offers top-quality dishes using local produce, freshly prepared in-house.

The family owned and locally operated seafood and steakhouse offers a relaxed atmosphere alongside.

Maisie’s is a part of a rich Australian history which adds to the ambience.

The menu offers a large range of dishes that are sure to satisfy the whole family.

The Lamb and Dam is Maisie’s take

on the old Surf ‘n’ Turf using sumptuous yabbies atop of tender lamb or the salmon served in a creamy leek and bacon sauce will satisfy a healthy appetite.

There are five mouth-watering ways to savour the plump lobsters.

The steaks are cooked to perfection.

Watch the boats cruise along the river as you enjoy a drink and a magnificent sunset or bring the family along and see for yourself.

Call 5449 7497 to book your table inside or outside. We recommend booking as Maisie’s is a local favourite. ●

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Cabello Orange Leather Lace Up $149.00 from Tewantin Shoes and Accessories 5. Champagne Bowl from Daydream Furniture 6. Daydream Wall Art from Daydream Furniture 7. IXON Cheek Ladies Motorcycle Jacket Was $320 NOW $214.90 from Aussie Biker and Tours Noosaville

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race, Noosaville at 9.30am for 10am start.

Cost $20 pp prepaid on booking. Speaker is Patsy Fayne. To book phone Annie on 0409 385 566.

Zero Emissions Noosa will host three community consultations on its plan to achieve 100 per cent clean electricity by 2026. Mayor Tony Wellington will open these sessions.

There will be a community session on 1 May at Central Queensland Uni (Goodchap St, Noosaville), Hinterland session on 2 May at Cooroy RSL and business session on 3 May at RACV Resort. All starting at 6pm.

Further details and registration for these gold coin donation events at www.repowernoosa.com/events/

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MEETING The Christian Fellowship of Noosa meets each Sunday at 9.30 am at the CWA Hall, Poinciana Avenue, TEWANTIN. Our Speaker for Sunday 6 May is Norm Flett and the topic is God’s Glory: See It, Experience It, Anticipate It. Enquiries to secretary Kevin 5479 0460.

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The Guilded Lilies Tewantin Neighborhood Group of the Australian Sewing Guild will meet on Saturday 28 April at the Masonic Hall, cnr Moorindil and Toolar St, Tewantin entrance up side ramp. This month the group will be making an item of lingerie.

Bring your sewing machine and equipment.

Morning Tea will be served. Phone Iris on 5415 1448 for more information.

NOOSA COMMUNITY GARDENS Noosa Community Gardens meet Fridays 8-10am, Sundays 9-11am off Hilton Terrace in Earl Street, Tewantin, next to Tait-Duke Cottage. Free membership gives access to sustainable gardening, growing fresh produce, better nutrition, waste management, excursions ... fun, learning, new friends.

Just turn up - or contact Tara 0402 764 574.

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILLARY The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxillary will be held on Friday 4 May at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL at 10am. Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

FLYING SOLO SUPPORT GROUP The Flying Solo Support Group provides widows and widowers a safe haven to talk about grief and loss and make new friends.

Whether you lost your partner 10 months ago or 10 years, you are very welcome. Flying Solo Support Group meets at Drysdale Funerals, 27 Butler Street, Tewantin on the third Wednesday of each month at 10am.

To attend phone 5449 9383 or email DrysdaleTewantin@drysdalefunerals.com.au

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MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER Weekly roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 30 April to Friday 4 May. Monday drivers: Maya, Marie, Margaret and Mick, Andrew, Anne and Phil, Doug and Claudia, Margaret and Michelle. Kitchen: Len, Stephen, Neil.

Tuesday drivers: Val, Liz, Tania and friends, Margaret and Jill, Birani and Peter, Maidie and Terry, Driver needed run G. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo, George.

Wednesday drivers: Denise, Maryellen and Leon, Gary, Victor, Jan and Bryan, Ron, Barbara and Gerry. Kitchen: Judi, Jerry, Sandy, Mark.

Thursday drivers: Driver needed run A, Brian and Kath, Anne, Victor, Kenny, Driver needed run F, Nina. Kitchen: Christine, Lois, Elfie, Vicki, John.

Friday drivers: Driver needed run A, Therese, Peter, Driver needed run D, Lynne and Kay, Brian and Terry, Rosalie and Jack. Kitchen: Sandy, Elfie, Charlotte, Mark, David, Neville.

You can also check the roster on our website www.tewantin-noosamealsonwheels. If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.

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BARGAIN BOOKS GALORE Book worms will again be rushing to Rotary Noosa Daybreak’s Bookfest Noosa coming up from Friday 4 May to Sunday 6 May. Over three days from 9am to 5pm, books will be on sale at the Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Drive, Noosaville.

Books are at bargain basement prices, so everyone is assured of a great buy with fresh stock going on display every day.

Come along and browse for three days and build your library to tide you over for the coming year.

Rotary expects a record number of quality books for sale, thanks to the a radio presenter Noosa FM’s next presenter-training course begins on Wednesday 23 May and is conducted by Francesca (aka Gypsy), who’s an old hand behind the mike.

Apply by Wednesday 16 May at www.noosafm.org, phone 5447 2233 or visit the studio at The J Building, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction.

AIR MEETING Association of Independent Retirees (AIR Limited) Noosa Branch will hold a seminar, Planning for Retirement on Saturday, 12 May from 9am to 12 noon at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville. The speaker will cover topics related to retirement from an accountant/financial planner, lawyer and include information from Centrelink.Cost $5 pp includes morning tea. Call 5455 6790 for further information, email airnoosacommunications@gmail.com or visit https:// www.facebook.com/AIRNoosa

NOOSA TOASTMASTERS Develop Public Speaking and Leadership skills for life at Noosa Toastmasters. We meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month 6.30-8.30pm at the CWA Hall in Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. For enquiries phone Ben on 0418 173 167 or email noosatoastmasters@gmail.com.

WAVE WOMEN EVENT Wave Women will host a special women’s event on Saturday 12 May from 10am-3pm at Peregian Beach Community House. Guest speaker is Ana West from Darwin who will share the journey of freedom and strength she has found living a life of reckless love.

Tickets $20 adults, $10 children from www. trybooking.com/353363

BEE HIVES AT MEN’S SHED The Men's Shed has available a selection of Native Bee Hives for sale. Call into the Men’s Shed off Wallum Lane, Noosa Springs on Wednesday mornings between 10am and noon to organise a purchase. Other garden accoutrements will also be available.

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donations collected all year round and they will be on display at the one location in the Noosa Leisure Centre.

There will be a Children’s Corner with books and entertainment, hidden prizes and a barbecue and drinks stall operating.

Funds raised at the Bookfest Noosa will go directly towards supporting the work of Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia in the Sunshine Coast region.

Book donations may be dropped off at the main entrance of Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Drive, Noosaville. For more information phone 1300 791 226. ●

TEWANTIN NOOSA GARDEN CLUB The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club will be held on Monday 14 May at the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil St, Tewantin. The club meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 1.30pm. May speaker is Jacki Buhse on succulents and cacti. Visitors are most welcome. Contact Yvonne Astill on 0402 429 305 or email tewantinnoosagardenclub.com.

U3A NOOSA TALKS PROGRAM U3A Friday talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin.

Friday 27 April - Dr Javier Leon - Drones in Environmental Sciences: promises, lies and applications Full details available on U3A website www.u3anoosa.org.au or phone reception on 5440 5500.

FRIDAY FORUM Waste generation in Australia is growing at six times the population growth and 2.5 times the economic growth. In addition, Australians are battling against a tide of millions of pieces of discarded plastic debris at beach clean-up events all across the continent.

An assortment of plastic items are filling the bags and buckets of collectors, from plastic bags and film to food containers, bottles, caps and drinking straws. Managing this burgeoning waste problem is the topic of Friday Environment Forum on 27 April.

The forum starts at 10.30am with coffee on offer at 10am. The morning concludes at 12.15pm. Visit www.noosaparks.org.au for information. For those interested in an interpretive birding walk before the forum, you are invited to meet Valda in the Environment Centre car park at 8.30am.

BIGGEST MORNING TEA Cancer Council Queensland Noosa Branch will host Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday 24 May at Noosa Boathouse, Gympie Ter-

Develop public speaking and leadership skills for life at Noosa Toastmasters. It is a fun loving, supportive group who are all learning together. Toastmasters meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month 6.30 - 8.30pm at the CWA Hall in Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. The first two visits are free so you can come and see if it’s the place for you.

For enquiries phone Ben on 0418 173 167 or email noosatoastmasters@gmail.com.

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA Boomerang Bags is sewing and selling out of Wallace House, 1 Wallace Drive, Noosaville.

It needs volunteers and clean fabric to sew alternative bags to single use plastic bags. The group holds sewing bees on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9am to 12.30pm.

For more information phone Sandra on 0466 44 99 46 or Julia 5448 2321, email boomerangbagsnoosa@gmail.com or visit www. boomerangbags.org

ANIMAL CARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Sunshine Butterflies is looking for consistent volunteers who have a love for animals to assist in feeding and caring for our animals Monday to Friday 7-8.30am and Monday to Friday 3.30-5pm. Training provided. Volunteers are also needed for gardening and lawn mowing. To apply register online at www. sunshinebutterflies.com.au or phone Lyn Stack on 5470 2830

MEDITATION AND YOGA Free Deep Peace Meditation, Gentle Yoga and Kirtan takes place at the following venues: Peregian: Meditation Wed 3 pm, Yoga 4.30 pm, Sacred Kirtan/Mantradance Sun 6 pm (at Yoga, Health and Healing, 33 Podargus Pde).

Cooroy CWA Hall: Meditation Mon 4pm, Yoga 5.30pm, Kirtan 7pm; Tewantin CWA Hall: Yoga Tues 9.30 am, Meditation Tues 11.15 am; Thurs Yoga 3.30 pm; no experience necessary, by senior experienced yoga teacher , donations appreciated. PH Dagmar on 54483113, or email dagrich@aapt.net.au

UKULELE CLASSES A new course for Ukulele beginners is starting soon. No music experience needed. Contact Cherry the ukulele lady on 0410 573 629.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING Every Tuesday evening from 7-9.30 pm Pat and Norm Young organise a Social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. Cost is $4, which includes supper. Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing. Phone 5485 2007 for more information, or come and visit.

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP The Classical Music Group meets every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am in a home in Noosaville. They listen to Classical Music on CDs or watch DVDs. There is no cost but I appreciate a $2 donation for morning tea/ coffee and biscuits. Please ring Lyn on 5449 0537 for more details. noosatoday.com.au

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How’s this rail-grab cuttie from Tyler Wright, the day before all hell broke loose.

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Screen grabs from Channel 7’s coverage of the attacks show the attack in progress, Jason Longgrass getting medical attention at the beach, his bitten board and a great white heading for its whale dinner near the surf break.

A WILD WEEK IN THE WEST Within hours of me writing about Julian Wilson’s charge to regain the yellow jersey at Margaret River, two surfers were attacked by great whites at breaks surrounding nearby Gracetown.

Within another 48 hours World Surf League CEO Sophie Goldschmidt had cancelled the 2018 Margaret River Pro, and in all probability, the break’s future as a world tour stop.

I thought the attack on Mick Fanning at Jeffrey’s Bay in 2015 would be the death knell for that venue too, but the WSL went back the following year, and in 2017 Mick Fanning was again involved in a shark scare when a great white did a couple of laps of the point during a heat and the boys had to scramble for the rescue boat. But for the WSL, it may well be a case of once bitten twice shy, and the Margaret River cancellation has all sorts of ramifications for the future of pro surfing.

It’s easy to argue that the Margaret River should never have been allowed to start, with the southwest coast littered with rotting whale carcasses following mass beachings a couple of weeks earlier. If this wasn’t a playground made in heaven for cruising great whites, throw in the biggest salmon run in years. I understand that plenty of locals were still surfing when it was good, but plenty more were choosing to sit it out, just as they did at the height of the Ballina big bite.

Presumably the WSL knew all this but didn’t consider it a significant enough risk to call the whole jam off. That would be consistent with the decision last year to put the surfers back in the water at J-Bay as soon as the shark had rounded the point.

And certainly, at tour locations known for being sharky, like J-Bay and Margarets, the WSL employs a small army of jet ski and boat drivers who know their stuff. This is noosatoday.com.au

particularly true of Margarets, where former tour head judge Perry Hatchett and his team know those waters intimately and can sense danger instinctively.

And then, out of the blue and two days later, having had two sleeps on it, Sophie Goldschmidt cancels, writing to competitors: “The WSL puts the highest premium on safety. This cannot be just talk, and it cannot be compromised. Surfing is a sport that carries various forms of risk, and is unique in that wild animals inhabit our performance environment. There have been incidents in the past - and it’s possible that there will be incidents in the future - which did not (and will not) result in the cancellation of an event. However, current circumstances are very unusual and troubling, and we have decided that the elevated risk during this season’s Margaret River Pro has crossed the threshold for what is acceptable.”

The threshold of acceptability is going to become much more difficult to define in the future, given the precedent established here.

During the rounds of the Margaret River Pro that were completed at Margaret River main break and at North Point, there were no shark sightings, let alone incidents, so does it mean that the WSL would consider cancelling the Jeffreys Bay event if there was a shark sighting at nearby Cape St Francis?

Or perhaps pull the rug on the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast if sharks were spotted at Ballina? Where does it end?

A few surfing cynics have suggested that all of this might even be a ploy to put the whole world tour in a wave pool. And, oh, that’s right, the WSL owns the Kelly Slater Wave Company and is about to put on a specialty tour event at the pool prototype at Lemoore, California, next month as a prelude to its debut as a world tour stop.

With all the conjecture about what the Margaret River situation means for pro

surfing, it’s been easy to forget what it means to the poor buggers who got munched last Monday. Both surfers have survived with limbs intact, but it was a near thing.

Alex Travaglini, 37, an Argentinian father of two who has been living in the area for several seasons, was out for an early at a break called Cobblestones, about three kilometres up the coast from North Point, when a four-metre-long great white savaged him, ripping into his upper legs and thighs.

The water at Cobblestones had actually been cleared shortly after sunrise, when a big great white had cruised the break, but after about an hour of watching perfect sets go unridden, Travaglini and a few mates decided to risk it.

A big, fit former rugby player, Travaglini kicked and punched the shark - reminiscent of Mick Fanning’s fight for life - and was able to thrust the nose of his board into its mouth and swim away, his surf buddies bravely helping him to shore where they probably saved his life by applying leg-rope tourniquets to both his legs.

Word went round the beach carparks like greased lightning that, on top of the whale carcasses and the salmon run, a bloke had actually been attacked, but apparently it didn’t get to Jason Longgrass, 41, who decided to go for a paddle in the early afternoon at a break called Lefties, about a kilometer away from Cobblestones. Drone shots later revealed that there was a whale carcass wrapped around a bouy just a couple of hundred metres away from the break, so it was the perfect storm really.

A great white reared up from the edge of the reef and attacked him, but Longgrass was even luckier than Travaglini, managing to scramble onto the reef and get to shore with just a few puncture marks and a badly bitten board.

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BY ADRIANE SEABORN Under 6 Noosa v Flinders and Eumundi The first match of the season took place this Saturday at Brothers with the U6 Dolphins playing two exciting games against Flinders and Eumundi. Each week we are seeing a vast improvement with lots of free running rugby and try scoring. A great team effort with Archie and Zac both receiving Man of the Match awards. The boys are loving their after match tradition of forming an arch to thank the opposition.

Under 8 Noosa Fins V Caloundra Under 8 Fins played their first Competition Round against Caloundra at Caloundra. With the weather looking Grim the team stuck together and went in full force.

We had Angus, Jacob and Kellen went in to score tries and we also had great defence and always giving it his best from Noah Massingham who was our Man of the Match.

Fantastic start to the 2018 Season boys!

Under 10s Noosa Fins 34 defeat Caloundra 5 Even in unfavourable conditions on Saturday the Fins were victorious against Caloundra. The Fins once again displayed exceptional sportsmanship by lending Caloundra 4 players each half. A huge thank you goes to Levi, Max, Fin, Benji, Toby, Ezekiel, Hope and Rory for their dedication to the game and their display of true sportsmanship. Player of

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Ready to go. the match went to Wilkie Anderson and special mention to Rohan Nichol for their teamwork. Overall it was a great start to the official junior Rugby Union season.

U12 Noosa Reds 34 defeated Caloundra 7 A big crowd turned out to watch the Noosa reds play their arch rivals Caloundra.

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leading the charge busting through the defence on numerous occasions and scoring 3 superb tries. The second half was a much closer affair but the whole team chipped in with solid defence. Our Dominos Player of the week went to Toby “Tubs” Korybutiak for his consistent strong straight attack.

U14 Noosa 5 Grammar 10 Always a close fixture against Grammar and the result could have gone either way but it wasn’t Noosa’s day in this hard fought encounter. Try: Max Ruster ●

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Event: Final Round Stableford Eclectic.

Trophy Donor: Judy Kitcher. Winner: Chris Michael (40). Runner-up: Rose Caffyn (37).

Rundown: Louise Taylor (31), Carmel Clark (31), Assunta Easton (31), Aileen Morton (31), Fay Wiggins (29), Rose Simmons (29), Muriel Willett (28), Doreen Weaver (28), Bronwyn Woolbank (27), Doone Flanagan (27), Sonja Cordwell (27). Approaches: Bronwyn Woolbank, Lyn Dawson, Doreen Weaver. Longest Putt: Assunta Easton.

Eclectic Winner: Bronwyn Woolbank. ●

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Under 12s Div 1 match report from game on 22 April.

Round 1 has finally arrived, I think as a coach I was just as excited as the kids.

To date we have only had the one practice match against a team which was a Div 2 team, so we really didn’t know what to expect today.

We were up against one of the better Maroochydore teams at Maroochydore in some difficult weather conditions.

There was a very strong wind favouring one end. Maroochydore come flying out of the blocks kicking with the wind, but our defence held strong to not let it blow out too much.

In the 2nd quarter we had the wind but Maroochydore flew out of the blocks with a quick goal in the first few minutes.

From there we dominated to quarter, with Cooper starting to get control out of the ruck with Rory in and under and Ethans run and carry superb.

We went into half time 23 points down with them kicking with the strong breeze in the 3rd.

We made some changes to block them up and Leroy’s and Zac’s strong body work in the middle and with Jordy starting to shine with some really tough possessions. Jago’s tackling pressure and Josh’s tough work in defence we were able to keep them nearly scoreless.

Now that they had played 3 quarters together they were starting to link up and play for each other.

We went into the last quarter with an attacking line up to take on the game 27 points down.

Well, didn’t the boys take on the challenge. Maroochydore come at us early but Toby’s tough defence and hitting targets started to free us up.

Ben and Beau started to find space, but collectively as a team everyone stood up and we only fell short by 7 points, inaccuracy and some balls touched on the goal line was

the difference.

I was really proud of how the kids took the game on and come home showing the true Tigers fighting spirit.

Everyone played their part and played well but Ethan and Rory were our best for the day.

Now that we have had one game under our belt we will definitely improve moving forward.

Under 17’s Youth Girls Carnival - match report The Noosa tigers football club hosted the first of two under 17s girls carnival on a glorious Friday night last week.

AFL Queensland are running the carnivals to attract increased interest in girls footy at this age group and what the girls presented last Friday would certainly not have disappointed. Four Sunshine Coast clubs competed in the carnival including host club Noosa, Kawana, Hinterland and Coolum. Each team played each other once in 2 by 10 minute halves throughout the night with the Noosa Tigers Youth girls being the standout of the night winning all three games.

All games were played with great spirit and the feeling around the ground suggested heaps of fun and enjoyment was being had.

Maggie Harmer was clearly the standout of the night as she repeatedly won the footy and burst through contests at will.

However the performance of first year AFL convert India Madden did not go unnoticed by the tiger faithful who were suitably impressed by her skills and natural ability.

Another carnival this Friday night with the Hinterland Blues hosting. For more information on how to get a game call Pittsy on 0409 554 429. ● noosatoday.com.au

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BETWEEN THE FLAGS

RON LANE

BEST NATIONALS FOR THE LOCALS When one sees the results achieved by both Sunshine Beach and Noosa Heads surf clubs at the recent Australian Surf Life Saving Championships held in Perth, we can be sure that the words well done to both would definitely not be suffice.

The overall performance has been history making for both; not just the medal counts but also the great numbers that were good enough to reach the finals of their respective events. What can we say; an outstanding effort by all coaches, administrators, parents and supporters.

When we look at Sunshine’s result sheet this becomes very obvious. They came home with a total of 4 gold 4 silver and 4 bronze their best medal count ever. Then on further reading we see the very encouraging facts that every boy in the u/17 division and every girl in both the u/17 and u/15s also made the finals of their events.

This definitely speaks volumes for their surf sports administration and above all their coach Josh Minogue, who has just completed his first year as Head Coach.

With such an outstanding performance from their youth the future for this small

in the champion lifesaver event; this event is what our work is all about. For years judges at the Nationals have been protesting “This is what we do it should be getting more publicity.” So a great result.

This year Noosa has achieved the unthinkable; two of our open individual competitors, an event team and one youth have come home with outstanding achievements.

The Iron Woman Championship of Australia was won by Lana Rogers, the Mens Open Surf Race won by and Nick Sloman and In the team event Noosa again set a record that will be hard to equal; the ladies Taplin Relay, Lana Rogers, Jordan Mercer and Electra Outram not only won gold but unbelievable as it may sound went through all major carnivals in Australia with only loss. Then in the Youth beach sprint and beach flags Kai Thompson made history by winning the double. Similar to Sunshine, Noosa in the u/17, won gold in our lifesaving categories, the Patrol Competition and First Aid. Noosa also kept the 69 year boat tradition alive when the ladies u/19 won silver. ●

Aussies - Ruby Nolan, Charli McKinley, Talisha Brady, Olivia Emanuel club does look very promising indeed.

Perhaps one of the most pleasing aspects is to see the results have come from right the across the board with success in swim, taplin, ski, board and champion lifesaver.

For the Noosa club they have also achieved their best medal count ever with a total of 12 gold 8 silver and 8 bronze. Again a big pat on the back for all involved. With this being Noosas 90th year to achieve such results has indeed been a very long wait.

Head Coach Darren Mercer along with Lenore Grice and team you finally broke the drought. From all supporters many thanks.

In the world of sport when two teams such as Sunshine and Noosa achieve such results, to single out individuals may seem unfair, but at these titles there have been some ground breaking performances. For example two Sunshine competitors Amelia Ross gold medal and Jade Hooper silver won their medals competing for u/15 girls

HOOK, LINE & SINKER

MANGROVE JACK

WINTER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER - SO WET A LINE! With a couple of cooler mornings last week, it seems the change in seasons is almost upon us. With this we are seeing a change in water temperatures that has seen a wide mix of species getting caught in close and out wide. Spanish mackerel are still about and will start to feed hard on the run up to the full moon as water temperatures start to drop. These fish will head north so to target them you may have to do a run up to the northern reefs like Double Island and trolling high speed trolling lures are great while on the move. For the bait anglers nothing beats a live bait so make sure you have your jigs to gather them. For the reef anglers using larger 4-7 inch soft plastics around Sunshine Reef has been a great way to get onto the snapper, sweetlip and the odd coral trout. Great profiles to try include Jerk Shads, Flick Baits and Streakz. Now is the time of year where having a pillie floater

Stan Anderson with a nice Jew from a very secret spot. out the back in a burley trail is a must.

Larger snapper will regularly feed away from the safety of the reef and it is a great way of finding a rogue mackerel or two. A couple of anglers made the trip to the Hards and the Barwon Banks last week with some good results. Conditions were a little sloppy so it was only for the larger craft. Some good trout came from up towards Double Island while the Banks fished well for snapper,

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around structures. Fishing baits like prawn, mullet gut, fowl gut and whitebait have claimed some great fish. Whiting are still on offer around the mouth area with the dog beach and the frying pan the prime spots and live worms and fresh yabbies seem to be claiming a good feed.

For the anglers that love the sand between their toes, the beach seen has also been firing. Tailor are starting to show with the stretch between Teewah and Double Island producing some quality chopper and the odd greenback. This year is again shaping up to be a cracker so dust off the beach gear and get amongst it. Good flathead, bream and the ever-present dart are also inhabiting the same gutters. Baits of choice have been pilchards, mullet strip baits and bonito fillet.

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

pearl perch, sweetlip, mori cod, and jew.

In the River the surface action has really been firing up, with Woods Bay and around Munna Bridge the place to be, Trevally, tailor and Queenfish are all on the bite.

Poppers and stick baits in the 45-70mm range have been the most successful fished on 6-8lb leaders. Flathead are still getting caught right throughout the system on a range of soft plastics and fresh baits. Soft plastics in the 2.5-3 inch size worked along the drop offs are working well. Using the right size and weight jig head is crucial so the more run you have the heaver the head will have to be. Be sure to use a good coating of scent to increase your catch rate. There are still great numbers of crabs getting caught in the system remember 4 pots per person on board the boat. The winter bream are also starting to make their way into the river and have been taken

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Tide Times

FACTORY OUTLET

APRIL 26 2018 Time

Height

Time

Showers around in the p.m.

1.90 m 0.50 m

FRIDAY 27 APR 5:53 pm 11:54 pm

1.73 m 0.56 m

6:38 pm

1.85 m

1:00 pm 7:19 pm

0.36 m 1.96 m

1:37 pm 7:59 pm

0.33 m 2.02 m

2:10 pm 8:36 pm

0.35 m 2.04 m

2:40 pm 9:11 pm

0.41 m 2.02 m

FRI 27 APRIL 5:58 am 12:22 pm

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26° /19°C

SATURDAY 28 APR Sunshine 25° /18°C

0.50 m 1.91 m

SUNDAY 29 APR Sunny

SUN 29 APRIL 1:27 am 7:23 am

0.47 m 1.88 m

26° /19°C

2:10 am 8:03 am

0.48 m 1.82 m

TUE 1 MAY 2:51 am 8:39 am

0.52 m 1.73 m

0.59 m 1.64 m

26° /18°C

TUESDAY 1 MAY Mostly sunny 25° /18°C

WEDNESDAY 2 MAY

WED 2 MAY 3:28 am 9:12 am

MONDAY 30 APR Sunny

MON 30 APRIL

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A passing afternoon shower

SAT 28 APRIL

PERFORMER VEST: 2mm Super Stretch

Opp Melco Mitre 10, Venture Dr, Noosaville Mon - Fri 9-4 Sat 9-12 noon

1.91 m 0.42 m

27° /19°C

Height

THU 26 APRIL 5:10 am 11:43 am

NOOSA WEATHER FORECAST THURSDAY 26 APR

3:07 pm 9:44 pm

0.47 m 1.99 m

Mostly cloudy, a little rain 25° /17°C

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SPORT TODAY

FESTIVAL FIRST FOR DRAGON BOATS The first ever Dragon Boat Festival will be coming to Lake Macdonald at Cooroy on Sunday 6 May. Sports clubs, societies, businesses, schools, families, friends or individuals aged 12 years and over of any fitness level are invited to come and participate.

For team entries and individual paddlers who register there will be a free practice and expert training opportunity on Sunday 29 at 1.30 pm at the Boat Ramp, Lake Macdonald Drive.

Rotary Club of Cooroy president Bob McCrossin said the event would be the most fun you could have in one day on the water.

“It is a dynamic and exciting activity and this will be a day to bring people together for great camaraderie, team building and an opportunity to try something new while raising money for good causes,” he said.

The main beneficiary of net proceeds will go to disability support group Sunshine Butterflies.Don’t forget register on line http://cooroyrotary.org.au/index. php/dragonboatfestival and for more information go to http://www.cooroyrotary. org.au/index.php/dragon-boat-race. ●

TOP EFFORT FROM DRAGONS A FINE DISPLAY

TIGERS TAKE IT

BY DOUG TOMS

BY JULIAN PITTS

U7s At Kawana Brothers Junior Rugby Union Football Club on Saturday the Eumundi Dragons U7s again put on a fine display of their developing rugby skills in front of a very appreciative and supportive audience.

Ably led by captain of the week Billy Gunton the boys ran hard when in possession and are really starting to understand the importance of ball passing and its role in breaking through the opposition’s defence.

Brooklyn was strong in attack and defence as was Finn , Zac and Tristan. The outstanding player of the week , as voted by the coaching staff , was George Hillhouse.

George was in the thick of the action for the full game.

Good spot.

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Photos: Leo Wiles.

U8s At Brothers JRUFC on Saturday was the first time that the Dragons U8s played a match as a separate entity . Before Easter these boys played as part of a combined U8/U9 team.

This being their first game as such, all players can be very proud of their team’s performance against a well drilled Noosa

Reds outfit. Coach Will Vine was pleased with his team’s enthusiasm throughout the entire match.

Although the boys started tentatively it wasn’t long before they all got into the action tackling opposition players who were in possession of the ball and running hard and straight when the Dragons were on the attack.

Jett, Ted , Zimmi , Oakey, Jasper and Max all displayed a developing understanding of the game and excellent sportsmanship. A couple of times some of Max’s tackles drew applause from the very supportive group of parents and sideline supporters.

Player of the week, Joshua Vine , scored a try , made many tackles and ran straight when in possession of the ball. This was an effort that he should be very proud of. ●

Slipped away.

Running for it.

Tackled.

Tricky dodge.

A special mention should be made of Nixon Griggs , who though only five years of age , stepped up from the U6s and showed excellent speed with the ball in hand.

Every player in the team played their game at the highest level of sportmanship we have come expect from the mighty Dragons !

The Rococo Bar and Bistro Noosa Tigers have made it two wins in a row following a hard fought victory in the grand final replay against arch rivals Maroochydore last Saturday. The annual 2018 Anzac Day ceremony coincided with our sponsors day and as per usual a strong local crowd witnessed a pretty hard fought but scrappy affair.

Both teams looked to put numbers behind the ball throughout and goal kicking from both teams was poor, however it was a fantastic contest to witness. The boys from Weyba road dominated the first half only to squander many scoring opportunities and leave the game ajar for Maroochydore to mount a comeback. In the second half the 2017 premiers threatened however the Noosa Tigers AFC just kept coming up with the answers to run away 14 point victors.

Whilst the game never reached any great heights standard wise (possibly due to a swirling breeze for most of the game) the Tiger faithful were still ecstatic to come away with their second win at home in succession and remain in the top 3 on the hart sports div 1 ladder.

We must note that the public did their monies worth as each quarter went for more than 32 minutes (amazing for such a low scoring affair). The Daddow-Parry medal was awarded to Roos ruckman Jacob Simpson who was surprised to receive the award when his opponent Noosa’s Connor McDonald was clearly the best big man on the ground bagging four very important goals and taking mark of the year thus far.

The young Noosa ruckman is improving in leaps and bounds each week with the tiger army extremely excited by what they see.

Captain Aaron Laskey and sublime mover Jai Fitzpatrick continue to dominate their positions in this competition with brilliant four quarter efforts, whilst Harry Maher and Joel Lambourne in defence are having great starts to their 2018 campaign. A massive thank you to all our sponsors for their ongoing support in 2018 and hope to see all the tiger faithful back down at Weyba road this Saturday as we take on UNI of QLD in another must win encounter. ● Go Tigers Cheers, Pittsy

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