Noosa Today - 09th August 2018

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LIFE OF BRINE

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Most people in Noosa live in households of only a few people or even one resident. With each household having to meet the costs of living including food, power, transport and education, expenses are high and each household is burdened with the workload involved in maintaining their lives.

For thousands of years humans lived communally, sharing costs, shelter, food, cooking and child rearing.For most of human history people were hunter gatherers living in tribal groups.

A conference held in Noosa on Saturday raised questions about housing models, lifestyles and community connectivity.

The interest in the community was shown by the hundreds of people who attended.Tiny houses, share houses, communal living are being seen as alternatives to homeownership in a market increasingly out

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THE LAUGHS ARE ON US!

BY HOLLIE HARRIS The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia for the sixth year in a row to bring the crème de la crème of the 2018 Festival to Noosa and you and a friend could be going along for free!

Expertly curated and lovingly presented, the Showcase will feature some of the Festival's hottest acts live on stage for an incredible two hours of hardhitting laughter.

Simply email us at newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au with your name, phone number and answer to this question to go in the draw - name one of the comedians in the lineup for this years tour.

Get ready for a great night out on Thursday 20 September at 7.30pm and send us your entry to win the double pass by Wednesday 15 August. ●

PUSS IN THEIR SIGHTS Council cat clampdown to put moggies on the record - see page 8 for details.

EYES ON THE PRIZE Not for the first time, Nippers have their sights set on Peregian Beach.

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BIG LOVE FOR SMALL HOUSES Small digs with a big heart ... and the community's flocking to living smaller.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT…

NEW CALL FOR DYING WITH DIGNITY

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Two women, Fiona Jacobs of Sunrise Beach and Tania Battel of Brisbane, are leading a call to the Queensland Government to begin an inquiry into legislation on voluntary assisted dying with a petition that requires an extra 8000 signatures to make 10,000 by 20 August in order to be received by the Health Minister.

Fiona is a registered nurse with 35 years experience and Tania who was first diagnosed with breast cancer 20 years ago is now terminally ill with the cancer having spread to her bone and and liver.

"I've seen a lot of people die," Fiona said.

"The trigger was my mother dying last year.

It was not a happy end. The sooner we get this legislation, the sooner we let people have better deaths if they choose it."

The voluntary assisted dying advocate and Dying with Dignity Queensland member said the organisation were

becoming frustrated with the lack of progress on the government's part.

"Queensland is the only state not to have considered this important issue," she said.

Proposed new laws failed to pass narrowly in both NSW (November 2017) and South Australia (November 2016).

The Northern Territory passed laws effective from 1996 that were later nullified by the fed-eral government using its overriding powers over territories.

Victoria passed VAD laws last year after a parliamentary inquiry. Western Australia has a parliamentary inquiry underway that started in August 2017.

Fiona said several surveys showed about 80 per cent of Queenslanders showed support for greater choices when it came to managing their end of life choices including palliative care and voluntary assisted dying.

She believes Queensland needs a Parliamentary inquiry to start a conversation on the topic, hear expert

Fiona Jacobs. evidence and personal experiences and learn from legislation elsewhere.

Fiona said interstate inquiries have taken up to 12 months. People like Tania have no time to delay.

Fiona and Tania launched their

NOOSA SNAPSHOT OF HOW WE LIVE NOW Across Noosa Shire more people own their own homes, fewer are unemployed and more volunteer than on average across Queensland.

A report providing a snapshot of 2016 census results combined with more recent statistics to provide an updated Community Profile was presented to council meetings this week.

The report which updated a report prepared under Council contract by the Australian Electoral Commission in 2014 showed most people in Noosa lived in the hinterland (23,000) and the least from Peregian to Marcus Beach (3,875).

It shows about 25 per cent of people are aged from 0-24 years and 30 per cent are 65 years or older.

Couples with no children living at home make up 49 per cent of households, couples with children make up 34.5 per cent of households and 15.4 per cent are one parent families.

The 2016 census results indicated there were 24,815 private dwellings in Noosa Shire, of which 4,671 were unoccupied on census night. Almost 80 per cent of occupied private dwellings were separate houses.

In Noosa Shire 39 per cent of occupied private dwellings were fully owned. This is higher than the figure of 28.5 per cent for

e-petition with Queensland Parliament on 17 July and within two weeks had gained about 2000 signatures of support.

To sign the petition visit https://www. parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/ petitions/petition-details?id=2971 ●

OUR NOOSA FIRMS ARE STAND-OUTS

BY MARGARET MACCOLL

Noosa snapshot. the State of Queensland. Conversely only a quarter of dwellings in Noosa Shire are rented whereas the figure is 34.2 per cent for the State.

The Census shows there are 110 homeless people in Noosa Shire, the unemployment rate is 4.5 per cent and the median personal income was $30,940.

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Two Noosa businesses and one from the Sunshine Coast are the only recipients Queensland-wide of Accelerating Commercialisation funding from the Federal Government.

Federal MPs Llew O'Brien (Wide Bay) and Ted O'Brien (Fairfax) on Tuesday congratulated the recipients, saying the businesses were proof of the region's thriving entrepreneurial spirit.

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THIS SONGBIRD KNOWS All things are from another era for these two - even their childhood romance which is in its 35th year.

HOW TO FLY

BY HOLLIE HARRIS ust when you think Noosa folks play it safe, in rolls a pink haired song-bird with the all the colours of the rainbow tattooed across her body on a pair of candy-pink skates.

It's not a derby starlet, but local entrepreneur and performer Tanya Stevens and she is one hot mumma!

This self-confessed rockabilly chick loves to make people smile. Her passion for all things fifties and sixties is drenched in every aspect of her life and her theatrical style is her trademark.

"I most definitely get judged but I think it's mostly in a good way. I just think people are intrigued by the look, but are afraid to try something different for themselves," says Tanya.

"That's why we love festivals because we don't get stared at, we get admired."

The "we" would include her equally stylish rockabilly love, John. Still head over

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heels for each other after 35 years, these two really are meant to be. Going out on their first date at 16, Tanya and John still date like teenagers today, and in style.

Cruising down the highway in "Val," a 1967 VC Valiant Regal, with quiffed hair and Johnny Cash kicking over on the wireless, the pair make their way down to Greazefest in Brisbane to join their tribe.

A weekend of cool cars, rockabilly bands, fashion parades, pinups, vintage bikes, lowrider cycles, custom art shows, pinstripers and tattoos, the Tewantin couple are heading 'home.'

"We had always dream that of getting a classic car for a long time. I just love the shapes they are all so different and sexy," she says.

"Val is just like the one my dad drove when I was growing up and I now I can drive her every day."

The classic car came into their life after they endured a major setback with Johns health.

"John had a doctor's appointment for something completely unrelated and had full check-up while he was there.

"Two days after we got a phone call saying that something unusual had showed up in a routine blood test.

With just a simple blood test, John had been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. Through surgery and a lot of help from family and friends and early detection, John has made a full recovery.

The ordeal thrust Tanya into making her dreams a reality. They had always wanted a car to represent their love for vintage.

"We just decided let's do it. You never know what's around the corner."

They later added to their classic car collection with a very cool, rat rod style 1974 Ford pickup, which is parked outside their fifties inspired Tewantin house.

Her love for rockabilly is threaded throughout her home; her walls, her

furniture, her instruments, her style, all look as if it they been painted with a vintage brush.

Walking through Tanya's front door is like stepping into a time warp and arriving at the coolest little joint in town, with original furniture and treasures straight out of the sixties everywhere you look.

More like a museum, everything is authentic and complete with all the little imperfections, bumps and scratches they have accumulated over the years. A record collection waits its turn on the vintage turntable and out the back. A genuine Tiki bar complete with a backyard tropical island lovingly created by the couple makes their pad the place to party - and soak in the oldworldly surroundings.

"I have a love, as does my husband, of the fashion from that era as well, of course I add my own little twist. You could say we are the modern version of the sixties," Tanya says.

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"I guess for me it was the fashion. The dresses were beautiful the hairstyles were immaculate, the guys were cool and the cars were sexy. Times just seemed so much fun and carefree.

"I have always had a love affair of everything from the fifties and sixties but became a lot stronger around 5 years ago, when we found out about John.

"I am happy to say my husband is a survivor and he also shares in my passion of the rockabilly lifestyle we now live and breathe."

Tanya wears many vintage hats. Her other passion is performing on stage and she prides herself on the fact that she not only performs, but entertains and shares the experience with her audience. She truly is a 'Rockabilly Baby' that will just stand and deliver a song in her bold and sultry tone.

Tanya has grown up on stage since she was 10 years old, winning many awards as a young upcoming artist and appearing in

talent shows on TV. "My roots in music started out with country. Performing at Tamworth and the Queensland Country Music Awards, I grew up singing at gigs alongside Keith Urban, Country Boys, Bobby Ricks, to name a few."

She studied at the Young Musicians Academy in Ipswich for a few years and learned guitar, so at the age of 15, she became the lead singer of a rock band which went on to be huge throughout the pub and club scene.

These days, you can still hear Tanya's gutsy tunes belting out of several local pubs where she has a gift for getting a crowd up dancing and breaking out in song.

With her love for all things retro, Tanya herself is a vintage vision, seeming as though she has stepped straight from a 1950s pinup. A talented hairdresser for the last 18 years, she has recently opened her own boutique sixties salon, Liplocks Beauty Parlour, where she can express her creative

talents even further.

And yes, Tanya also has a very cool hobby. Another one. Taking a childhood love for roller skating to a whole new level, she decided a year ago to create her very own skating team here in Noosa.

The Tewantin/Noosa Rollers are an amazing group of women who meet every Sunday to roller skate just for fun. With lace up boots in pink, red, purple, green and blue, these rollers are uber-cool.

The group skates at the Leisure Centre which is transformed into a giant skating rink every week. They invite all women to join in on the fun; they even hire skates and hold themed skate nights for ladies and lads, which feel like you're at nightclub with wheels on. I begin to wonder, is Tanya's life ever boring?

"My love of the fifties and sixties inspired me to start skating again which I had done in my teens and had loved it. My sons bought me a pair of skates for a Christmas 2

years ago and I headed to an area to try and skate again.

"30 years on it was a lot harder than I remembered. I got to thinking there must be somewhere safe that I could skate and the Noosa Leisure Centre popped into my head.

"They said they would gladly let me roller skate there, but the cost to hire a court was a little bit steep for just me, so thanks to social media I advertised for likeminded ladies to join me and here we are nearly two years down the track, having a blast."

So, this singer, hairdresser, beautician, queen of skating and mum of two young men is one busy, sassy lady!

"I have built my life on my dreams, I suppose I'm a bit of a dreamer, which I'm sure can sometimes drive my family insane.

Lucky they love me.

"I'm not afraid to act on those dreams and make them my reality." â—?

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NIPPERS FLOCKING BACK TO PEREGIAN BEACH REVIVAL More than 200 families have registered already to attend the Super Sunday sign on for nippers and lifesavers at Peregian Beach as the club gets set to revive its nippers program, and many more are expected this Sunday.

Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club (NHSLSC) and Peregian Family and Friends Association (PF&FA) will host the event at the Peregian Beach Club House to learn more about Surf Life Saving.

NHSLSC president Ross Fisher said the event would include a rescue demonstration by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter "which the kids will love" and the day to day activities of lifesaving volunteers will be explained.

PF&FA spokesman Kane Livingstone said the group had raised more than $700 for the nippers at Peregian program.

"We are thrilled to have local Ironwomen and Ironmen legends including Australian champion Lana Rogers, Jordan and Darren Mercer attend, to share their stories with our locals about their experience as lifesavers," he said. "The Hot 91 breakfast crew will be there too."

Peregian junior activities coordinator Lyndon Forlonge said the group had been out and about conducting presentations in schools and community groups.

"We hope to build upon the current level

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Jordan and Darren Mercer at Peregian Beach Surf Club. of seven full lifesaving patrols up to the ideal number of 12 patrols at Peregian Beach," he said.

"There are over 2,500 children attending schools in Peregian, we also have many parents who are keen to get on the beach and support both the lifesaving and nipper programs. There's lots of ways to get involved and best of all it teaches our next generation the importance of beach safety and contributing back to the community.

The Super Sunday event will be on from 10am to 12pm on Sunday 12 August at Peregian Beach Surf Club. For more information visit: https://sls.com.au/join/. ●

Lana Rogers will be attending the nippers sign on.

After obtaining an extension from UNESCO to 30 September the Noosa Biosphere Reserve 10-year report is on the Noosa Council agenda this month with a schedule it be lodged with the DFAT by 15 August.

The review is an assessment of the functioning, zoning, and scale of the biosphere reserve as well as the involvement of the populations living in the site with UNESCO primarily interested in the significant changes that have occurred over the previous 10 years, according to the council report.

The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) engaged a specialist consultant and established a Periodic Review Advisory Group (PRAG) to oversee the review process. The PRAG was made up of one NBRF director, two Noosa councillors, Noosa Council staff and one member of each Noosa Community Biosphere Association, Noosa Integrated Catchment Association and Noosa and District Landcare.

The report can only be lodged with UNESCO by the Commonwealth Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) after review by the State and Commonwealth departments responsible for the environment and Professor Peter Bridgewater, Chair of the Man and Biosphere (MaB) Working Group Australia. ●

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CATS IN COUNCIL’S SIGHTS Wandering cats risk being trapped and the owners fined in a clampdown by Noosa Council in response to "a growing number of complaints".

A council spokesman said the complaints were received about domestic and feral cats killing native wildlife and even other people's pets.

Council has issued a warning to cat owners to stop their pets roaming through natural bushland, neighbourhoods or other people's properties.

To retrieve captured cats the owners will need to pay a $250 impoundment fee and an extra $261 infringement for allowing the cat to wander.

"And if the cat isn't microchipped, which is required by law, the owner may be issued with an additional $261 fine," the spokesman said.

He said microchipping not only helped staff reunite cat with owner, it distinguished a domestic cat from a feral one, which staff may euthanise.

"Roaming cats can attack and maim local wildlife as well as other people's pets. The roaming cats themselves are also at risk of being attacked and injured by feral cats," he said For more information visit www.noosa. qld.gov.au/cat-ownership ●

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The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) is calling for applications from people to join its board of directors.

Chair of the board Dick Barnes said NBRF was seeking to fill three voluntary director positions to support its objectives under the Man and the Biosphere Program.

The successful applicant will join a team that manages a charitable trust and facilitates science-based projects that have long-term benefits to Noosa, he said.

The not-for-profit organisation was established by Noosa Council and pursues projects and activities aligned with the strategic objectives of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.

Directors of the board are required to have experience in not-for-profit organisations and governance.

"The roles of the directors will be both challenging and rewarding so we are particularly looking for experienced individuals with skills in governance, philanthropic fundraising and communications," Mr Barnes said Interested applicants are invited express their interest by 24 August.

Details of the selection criteria are available at www.noosabiosphere.org.au. ●

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This grass-roots festival offers something for everyone, with nourishing and locally sourced food, live entertainment by popular local artist Andrea Kirwin, and fun children’s activities. The festival's activities emphasise creativity, wonder and a respect for nature, giving children of all ages, mums, dads and the young at heart the opportunity to enjoy a magical day out.

For more festival details head to www.facebook.com/pengari Up Coming School Tour dates include: Tues 28th Aug @ 10am | Wed 12th Sep @ 3.30pm 86 Nyell Road, Doonan P: 07 5471 0199 E: enrolments@noosasteiner.qld.edu.au W: www.noosasteiner.qld.edu.au 8 NOOSA TODAY

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SMALL SPACES, BIG AMBITIONS

BY MARGARET MACCOLL The community interest in a sustainable and connected community living conference held in Doonan on Saturday overwhelmed organisers who anticipated 150 attendees and ended up with about 600.

Co-organiser Jimmy Hirst said the western world was facing social disintegration and disconnection. People are unable to afford living expenses and home ownership and were looking for alternatives, he said.

For the past six years Jimmy has travelled across the world looking at the way people are living in connected communities at places including the Findhorn eco-village in Scotland.

Working with a project in Kenya he saw the happiness of people in other cultures that western society sees as inferior.

"In the East they're good at connection, in the west we're good at disconnection," he said.

"It's the disconnect that's bringing us undone. Feeling human value and feeling valued is the crux of it. A lot of people are waking up to it."

Jimmy said the conference aimed to work collaboratively and inclusively to open a conversation on a system change.

There were a number of tiny house exhibitors on site providing guests with an insight into living small.

Ian Ugarte of Small is the New Big was given the challenge by Queensland

Housing to convert an old caravan into a tiny house at a cost under $20,000 and he managed it for $18,500. His 4.3m x 2.5m x 11m dwelling was cleverly constructed with foldaway tables and beds able to sleep seven people and includes a normal size bathroom.

Bespoke Habitats directors Paul Brandenburg and Sandy Moore said since establishing four years ago they had been inundated with requests from people wanting shipping container units on their land or in their backyards.

Built by qualified builders to Australian standards the units come self-contained requiring only a garden hose for water, a 240-volt lead and connection to sewerage with the model showcased costing under $20,000.

Andrew McLean and Claire Ogden came to the event to talk about the Eco Village on the Gold Coast and the tiny, tiny house that provided them with a bedroom and kitchen in the community living space.

Andrew said the community housing model enabled people to share larger spaces such as kitchens, laundries, living areas and even a permaculture garden while giving them their own space for privacy and retreat.

The Smart Living Society came along to explore affordable living options. Director Max Dunn said Airbnb had taken over low cost rentals leaving little under $400 a week which was unaffordable for people on a pension.

Paul Brandenburg and Sandy Moore with a shipping container Bespoke Habitat.

"We're trying to get rentals for a third of a pension," he said.

Through grants, subsidies and corporate donations the group aims to secure low cost housing, particularly for the growing number of women over 50 years they were seeing who were living in cars or searching for shared housing with varying levels of success.

Sharon and John Rodger of Beechmont told the gathering how they had to sell their business and five-bedroom home after the Global Financial Crisis hit.

After paying off their debts they were left with a 45 degree piece of land they couldn't build on and lived on it in a caravan for 10 years while they rebuilt their lives.

They started working for Jardin Tiny House, built a tiny house on their block. The experience taught them a lot about what they valued most.

"I don't care about my big house. It doesn't interest me at all," Sharon said. "We hung on to each other. We didn't blame each other. We learnt not to regret anything." â—?

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THE REAL MANUS ISLAND EXPERIENCE Noosa teacher Gabby Sutherland will attend and appear in a film documenting the lives of asylum seekers on Nauru at a special screening on World Humanitarian Day on 18 August at 6.30pm at Event Cinemas, Noosa Junction.

Gabby was a former teacher at the Nauru Detention Centre and will join film director Simon Jurian for a Q&A after the screening.

The documentary tells the story of how politicians used three words, Stop the Boats, to "demonise people seeking asylum

on Australian shores, fleeing war and persecution; condemning them to indefinite offshore detention and torture in prison camps on Manus and Nauru".

The stories of the experience of asylum seeking are told by people seeking asylum including children from within detention centres, secretly filmed in Nauru and Manus.

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AN INSIGHTFUL WALK INDEED On Friday 27 July 259 teams making up 1036 trekkers, mostly women, joined Coastrek Sunshine Coast to walk 30km or 60km for fun, fitness and to raise money for the Fred Hollows Foundation to bring sight to people in third world countries.

Coastrek is an initiative of Wild Women on Top, an organisation set up in 2002 by Di Westaway who discovered the personal benefits of physical wilderness challenges and found a way to assist other women to meet their own challenges.

The Sunshine Coast event which ended in Noosa Woods raised about $700,000.

Team MoGro led by Nicola Rivett and including Clare Robinson, Melissa Burgess and Julie Frausie was considered the event's most inspiring team.

Nicola's son, Dane was born with a congenital cataract and had surgery to remove it when he was seven months old.

As a result of this journey Nicola started a small business called Kids Eye Gear which sells orthoptic eye patches and other fun, colourful products to help support children wearing glasses and patches and make it fun for kids. nicola@kidseyegear.com.au 061414566894 Unfortunately Nicola was unable to take part in the event on the day as her mother was extrememly unwell but she made it to the finish line to congratulate her team. ●

FUNDRAISER WISHES Noosa Civic shopping centre raised a massive $6409 for Make A Wish Foundation through its School Holidays Ice Skating Activation.

A spokeswoman said the centre was “absolutely thrilled by the community’s effort and to see this go to such a good cause”.

BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION Construction will start on a $1.5m replacement for the Old Noosa Road Bridge at Cooran in mid-August.

Council’s Infrastructure Services Director said the Bridges Renewal Program grant would contribute about half of the cost of this project.

The current, single-lane timber bridge has a load limit of only 16 tonnes,” he said.

“The new, single-lane concrete bridge will have a load-limit of 44 tonnes. It will be longer and wider than the old bridge.

It will have safety barriers and it’s been designed to last 100 years.”

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THERE’S MORE TO CYCLING THAN SIMPLY RIDING A BIKE Sunshine Beach State School Year 3 and 4 students learnt a lot more than they expected about road safety and bike skills when instructors from Bike On visited for recent sessions, thanks to a state government grant to the P&C. A school spokeswoman said the sessions were a resounding success, with learners unanimously declaring that they didn't know learning could be so much fun. "Even reluctant participants came away smiling and feeling much more confident on their bikes," she said.

"Children who had very limited previous experience on bicycles were beaming with the feeling of success by the end of the session. Key skills taught included how to do a quick take-off, cornering, obstacles, braking technique and optimal body positioning.

"The sessions also included some road safety simulations including stop and give way signs and props to simulate practicing scanning safely for traffic whilst riding." At the conclusion of the session, students were keen to share their knowledge of the A, B, Cs of bike safety. 'A is for checking the air in your tyres, B is for checking your brakes, C is for checking the chain and D is for making sure the wheel will point in the right direction.'

Year 3 student, Ella, thought that the program was fun and she has learnt that the

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BLOWING IN THE BREEZE Students test their skills around obstacles. give way sign means you have to give way to people as well as cars and other cyclists.

She also loved how the obstacle course was made more challenging each time around.

By providing sessions like these, Sunshine Beach State School aims to encourage

participation in cycling while keeping our children riding safely. Bike On run biking programs aimed at primary school children every school holidays. Visit www.bikeon. com.au, email info@bikeon.com.au or phone 5474 3322. ●

The wind blew up last Saturday afternoon turning the fortnightly winter series racing event on the Noosa River into quite a spectacle for the many visitors to the waterfront.

The regular Noosa Yacht and Rowing club event brought a number of Blazer boats to the river where they cruised up the river with spinakers hoisted.

Culture Shock were Saturday's winners of the event. There will be one more winter Saturday racing before the next sailing season begins in September. ●

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DOROTHY’S TRAVELS BEGIN AT 90

BY JIM FAGAN It used to be "Life begins at 40" and lately the medical profession has chimed in with the cheery "80 is the new 60." The Sunshine Coast's Dorothy Jenkins, however, has just provided the inspiration for a new catchcry - "90's time is travel time!"

Dorothy, who lives in Tewantin, is 92 and she's come back from a month-long solo tour which took in Normandy, Brittany, The Loire Valley and a quick visit to Paris She then popped over to Edinburgh where she was born, then to Glasgow, where she went to school, as well as a brief look at Loch Lomond and the Scottish Highlands.

And she did it without a laptop, a tablet or an iPhone. Just a little camera which she used for around 200 photographs.

As she told Seniors, "All the tour guides were very nice. They used their phones to send messages to my friends in Noosa, so they could keep up with what I was up to."

She's just celebrated her 92nd birthday and she's now back home full of memories of cathedrals, stately homes, art galleries, museums, World War 11 graves in Normandy, reuniting with old friends and, a highlight, visiting her old school, Hutchesons' Grammar, in Glasgow.

"I left Hutchie 75 years ago in 1943.

Everyone there was very kind. They took me to lunch and one teacher said he remembered some of my teachers."

Asked why she decided on such a challenging holiday, she said she hadn't been back to Scotland since she and her late husband Jim came to Australia in 1974.

They lived first in Sydney, then Adelaide and moved to Tewantin 15 years ago.

"Jim died last year and I just had the feeling I wanted to see my birthplace in Scotland and not leave it any later. Going to France was a little icing on the cake."

Does she have any advice for would be travellers nudging 90 and over? "Travel light.

I had a small push case. Also, ask your travel agency to arrange wheelchairs and someone to push you at every airport. Airports are enormous and there are huge distances to walk.

"And take a walking stick. I have a fold up one which fitted in my case. It was invaluable, but I admit it was a bit hard walking on the cobbled lanes of Paris."

And what do Dorothy's ballet class and mah-jong friends say about her Yellow Brick Road adventure from Oz to the other side of the world?

Visiting her old school.

On her travels.

"At first they didn't believe I would go.

Now they think it's fabulous."

Does she have any more travel plans?

"I'm thinking of New Zealand. I've never been there." â—?

Dorothy at the Eiffel Tower, Paris.

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NOOSA ON SHOW AT EKKA The Noosa Shire will be well represented at the Royal Queensland Show (the Ekka) which begins in Brisbane tomorrow, running for 10 days and attracting about 400,000 visitors.

The Ekka showcases the best of Queensland, attracting more than 21,000 competition entries from woodchop to showjumping, 10,000 animals from beef cattle to cats and dogs, world-class live

entertainment and award-winning food and wine. Noosa residents will be showcasing their wares, animals and skills at the Ekka.

Look out for them if you're heading for the iconic show, running since 1876. ●

BRIGHT STAR HAS THE LOOKS FOR THE SHOW

BY MARGARET MACCOLL While juggling work placement, study and motherhood Laura Bleasdale-Adkins hopes this week to fit in taking her champion Hungarian Viszla to the Royal Queensland Show.

Hungarian Viszlas were bred as a gun dog to accompany a hunter to flush out and retrieve prey.

Having bred the breed for about eight years Laura plans to take her three-year old multiple award winner Australian Champion Canoz Roknrose Starbright, known to the family as Cassie, to the Ekka on Friday.

Her father is a champion who lives in the UK and her mother is Australian and Cassie is a product of artificial insemination.

Laura loves the breed she has been involved with for about 12 years and says they need time invested in their training.

"They're a very sensitive breed," she said.

"They're incredibly intelligent and used as assistance and service dogs."

Cassie's sister is an assistance dog but Cassie has all the credentials to be a champion and the temperament to be a star performer.

At home she happily bounds around the yard but having been trained since three months of age Cassie knows as soon as the lead is slipped over her head it's show time.

It's clear the show ring is a role she's happy to play.Laura said shows can be very noisy, busy places and the dogs that take part need to be the right temperament to be able to handle it. ●

Prize winning Wroxton Phantom.

CHAMPION AMONG CATS Jo-Anne Clarke of Tewantin will spend Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the Royal Queensland Show with her magnificent ragdoll cats.

The family's passion for cats developed out of their love for their first cat, a moggy that lived for 20 years and was just "a great cat".

Now they breed and show award winning ragdoll cats.

"It's very social. It's nice being with a group of people who share the same passion," she said.

They will be showing cats and kittens at the Ekka, two females and two males including Wroxton Phantom who already caught the eye of judges, recently collecting a best in show award.

Jo-Anne described the ragdoll breed as very laid back and tolerant and lacking in possessing the predatory behaviour and survival skills of most other cats.

"They don't jump. They have no idea of cars. They would just go up to a dog to say hello," she said.

"They are definitely an indoor cat." ●

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Cooroibah potter Wendy Britton sent her pottery entry to the Brisbane Ekka a couple of weeks ago but won't know if it was awarded a prize until it returns in the mail.

In past years she has received awards including grand champion. One year a friend spotted her piece on display at the Ekka and told her she had won a place but other times she waits to see if it comes back with a ribbon on it. This year her entry of a non-functional vase is in the "surface decoration" division.

"It's not about the function but what the glace is and how you decorate it," she said. "It's pit fired with egg shells and has a really nice pattern." The busy ceramics artist has been supplying local businesses and showing her works since she completed a Diploma of Fine Arts in 2009 at the now closed Noosa TAFE. Wendy had no intention of becoming a professional potter. She went looking for a hobby at Wallace House one day and discovered pottery and it just felt right. ● noosatoday.com.au

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NORTH SHORE EFFORTS ARE WELL UNDERWAY Thankyou (Name withheld, NT July 26) for your letter regarding the Noosa North Shore (NNS).

Over the last four months efforts regarding the NNS and our river systems have included hosting a teleconference; bringing together frontliners and working with council and state departments to form a stakeholder group for short, medium and long term solutions to identified issues, that also feed into the Draft Great Sandy Management Plan. We have also been researching and working with the Department Agriculture and Fisheries and the Department of Environment and Sciences to address a number of other concerns, including historical question marks around potential chemicals and other pollutants in our waterways.

Via parliamentary TV and Hansard, you can access my questions to Ministers during Budget Estimates to seek extra funds to accommodate increased monitoring and compliances of our river, beaches and within our National Parks. Regardless of who manages - state or council - they require increased resources. Our small team have also been pulling apart the Sustainable Fishing Strategies and Boating and Recreational Guides, as part of ensuring any reviews contain ‘Noosa centric’ concerns including a needed decrease in pippy bag limits. We always welcome extra researchers in these endeavours, so if you have some spare time, we would really appreciate it!

‘Name withheld’, I hope this information has given you some assurance that efforts are underway and encourage you and anyone else who loves Noosa as much as we all do, to just contact us with any concerns or suggestions, or drop in for a coffee and a chat!

Sandy Bolton, Noosa MP

JUST DOING HER JOB I feel that Maryanne Degrassi’s letter (NT, 19 July) may err on the side of myopia somewhat. If Cr Jackson questions council procedure, or the amount of rates increase, then she is demonstrating the very reason she was elected to council, that is, to represent the ratepayers of Noosa Shire, and one of the requirements of our elected representatives is to ensure proper procedures are followed and necessary funds are available to ensure proper operation of services. I would also question the assertion that Noosa is “one of the most transparent in Queensland“, as a quick search on the internet will reveal multiple councils with very transparent websites.

I wonder if Cr Jackson were in state or federal politics, would the same criticism be levelled at her for speaking her mind, or

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Peter Smith took this shot of a Clearwing Hawk Moth “Which I discovered as I was about to remove a dead avocado tree from the garden. Luckily it remained in place long enough for me to run and collect my camera,“ Peter said. If you would like to submit a photo for Lenscape, email us at newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au would she be applauded as having the guts to question the decision makers?

All that aside, I believe that disagreement and debate are signs of a healthy democratic process, at any level of government. A united council should not be comprised of sheep, but of diverse and differing individuals, who represent the diverse and different elements of the electorate that voted them in.

Perhaps those who decry those that question should look back and consider themselves fortunate that people in the past had the courage to ask annoying and consciencepricking questions about development of Noosa’s natural wonders.

What is good for the goose, should be good for the gander.

Ken Coleman, Tewantin

ENERGY POWERED VESSEL According to our Green warriors, the Great Barrier Reef is under serious threat because of our reliance on fossil fuels including coal and oil - so naturally the Sea Shepherd vessel Steve Irwin received a warm welcome when it dropped anchor off Noosa on its voyage up the east coast to highlight the campaign for ’clean’ renewable energy.

But hang on .... while it features a large skull image, unlike the pirate ships of old, there was not a sail to be seen - nor a power generating windmill or a deck covered in solar panels to power an electric motor for propulsion.

So as the 59.5 metre vessel powers up the east coast with its 1017 gross tonnage and draught of 5.4 metres at a speed of 15+ knots, hopefully dodging migrating whales and coral reefs along the way, it’s a far cry from James Cook’s Endeavour, which relied solely on wind, tide and the captain’s skill.

The obvious question for all the flag wavers at Main Beach, including Mayor Tony Wellington, is how many thousands of litres of CO2- producing fossil fuel is the Steve Irwin burning on just this latest voyage of environmental enlightenment?

Some might suggest a tinge of hypocrisy, but nothing to rival Labor’s stance on the controversial Adani coal mine, which varies depending on how far north or south of the Queensland border Bill Shorten happens to be at the time.

Just sayin’...

John Mikkelsen, Castaways Beach

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KEEP DOGS OUT OF NATIONAL PARK I feel very strongly about keeping dogs out of National Parks for the safety and preservation of these precious places.

This week I witnessed in one week only, on three separate occasions, dogs running in the dunes toward and into the National Park at North Sunshine beach. The owners of two dogs called and whistled but were ignored by their dogs. The third owner went into the water to swim and had no idea what his dog was doing! These are uncontrolled dogs.The three dogs mentioned eventually wandered back at their leisure, some 10 to 15 mins later, and were praised by the owners with pats.

So the question is: What do the dogs do in the National Park? Defecate? Sniff out and hunt small native animals? Or just enjoy all those interesting smells, as it is their apparent right and cause no harm or damage, as their owners would have us believe!

Next question is: Why do we have a 'Dogs Off Leash’ zone bordering on Noosa National Park??

This is relatively small stretch of beach and it has a high concentration of dogs at popular times. It is an outrageous error of judgement and I call upon National Parks and Wildlife organisations to stand up against this decision.

I ask for your guidance in achieving a relocation of the 'Dogs Off Leash’ zone.

I will support, join and assist any action group suggested to help achieve this outcome.

It has become apparent to me that if you approach the dog owners and question their ability to control their dogs you will be met with a belligerent barrage of “go to another beach" and “this is a dog beach".

This the same bullying attitude is also directed toward parents with young children who are frightened by the dogs running near them as they play.

Council could clarify this - a sign perhaps - ’Dogs get priority Beach. Enter at own Risk.

Children not welcome’.

I can only suggest that if it’s such a good idea to have 'Dogs Off Leash’ at North Sunshine Beach, let's share the joy! Declare all Noosa beaches ’Dogs Off Leash’ and you can all have your very own putrid ’Dog Sh** Alley’ and share the love fairly!

It’s definitely not sensible to have 'Dogs

off Leash’ on a beach that borders a National Park and resolving this problem falls into the realm of protecting the area.

I would be more than happy to discuss this further.

Many thanks for the wonderful work done to preserve our National Parks and Wildlife.

Sue Monticone, ratepayer for 37 years at Sunshine Beach.

PLASTIC BAG TURNAROUND Coles has done a Trump on its plastic bag ban. When Coles said it was banning plastic bags, they meant they actually weren’t. Reusable plastic bags will be offered to customers for free indefinitely. These bags are thicker and worse for the environment. When people don’t have to pay for them, it will diminish their perceived value and fewer people will re-use them.

Bridge Muir, Cooroy

COUNCIL SUCCESS? Here we go again, Noosa mayor praising his council on a wonderful financial year, while the facts and numbers are indicating the opposite.

Once again, even though they had to ‘delete’ many of the planned projects, they are yet to achieve full completion of their capital works.

Their claim of unemployment being the lowest in Queensland is only due to unemployed not being able to afford to live here.

Their recent solution to the parking and traffic nightmare at Noosa Heads, e-Noosa is a laughable dream, that doesn’t take into account the thousands of ratepayers who bothered sending in recommendations when Noosa Council consulted residents a few months ago about solving the problem, and beside, ignoring the most obvious fact, which was that the majority of Noosa ratepayers are not willing to give up their car to jump on an electric bus!

And in their latest proposal, the 'Draft Noosa river plan’ this council is admitting that to fully implement their plan, they would have to charge ratepayers through general rates!

Successful financial year ... what a joke!

Dom Massoni, Verrierdale noosatoday.com.au

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LUXURY LIVING ON A HIGHER LEVEL WITH panoramic views of Noosa's beautiful waterways, a private north-facing aspect and flawless indoor/outdoor living, this exquisite penthouse is part of the award-winning Settlers Cove.

Designed as a resort sanctuary with river access, this predominantly owner-occupied complex is surrounded by tropical gardens with two secluded swimming pools, a spa, lounge area, outdoor yoga facilities and a gymnasium.

Here you will find unrivalled peace and exclusivity.

The sophisticated interior is focused on open-plan living with an effortless flow to the vast, sheltered terraces that wrap three sides of this stunning home.

A private rooftop garden basks in a magical backdrop encompassing the Noosa Hinterland, Noosa River, North Shore and ocean.

The state-of-the-art kitchen, with stunning Caesarstone benchtops, a full suite of Miele appliances and a butler's pantry, forms the social hub of this superb living space.

The Jetmaster fireplace will be the enchanting focus on cool winter nights, and an outdoor kitchen, plus Sonos integrated sound allow for seamless outdoor living during summer.

Beautiful timber floors flow throughout the interior, and ducted air-conditioning guarantees absolute comfort.

There are three king-sized bedrooms, each with unparalleled views, direct balcony access and luxurious Travertine ensuites.

This executive penthouse also has a home office, luxurious movie room, Miele laundry and private lift access to three secure car spaces.

Set upon a prized corner position, this exquisite penthouse is an absolute

standout in the Noosa luxury apartment market.

Residents of pet-friendly Riverlight enjoy the use of a gymnasium, lap pool + lagoon pool and spa, plus the jetty with on-call water taxi.

The secluded yet central location promises exceptional convenience to the best of Noosa, including Hastings Street, Noosa Junction, Main Beach and the National Park's secluded bays and walking tracks. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 19/8 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads Description: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 garage, 2 pool Price: $3.85 million Inspect: By appointment Contact: Julie Bengtsson for Tom Offermann Real Estate, 0418 980 247 22 NOOSA TODAY

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492sqm’s of sheer luxury with panoramic views of Noosa’s beautiful waterways, a private north aspect and lawless indoor/outdoor living. Designed as a resort sanctuary with river access, this predominantly pet friendly owneroccupied complex is surrounded by tropical gardens with two secluded swimming pools, spa, lounge area, outdoor yoga facilities, gymnasium plus unrivalled peace and exclusivity.

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Agent Time

Address

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2

1

1

$369,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 144 484

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3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049

4

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049

4

3

2

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

2/17 Ferguson St

2

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

11.00am - 11.30am

12 Coral Sea Ct

4

3

2

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

1.00pm - 1.30pm

17 Whale Dve

5

2

2

$2,195,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0421 785 512

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2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

4

3

2

$760,000

Wednesday 15th August

Saturday 11th August

11.00am - 11.30am

18 Redwood Ave

4

2

2

$859,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

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Marcus Beach 11.00am - 12.00pm

Price Guide

A

9/272 Weyba Rd

Sunrise Beach Saturday 11th August

Noosa Heads

11.00am - 11.45am

Friday 10th August

17 Woodlark Rise

Wednesday 15th August

12.00pm - 12.30pm

11/26 Noosa Dr

2

2

1

$559,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

12.00pm - 12.30pm

2 Habitat Place

4

3

3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770

12.00pm - 12.30pm

27 Mossman Crt

4

4

2

$6,700,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0421 785 512

1.00pm - 1.30pm

36/26 Noosa Dr

2

2

1

$755,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034 Friday 10th August

4.30pm - 5.00pm

20 Sanctuary Ave

4

3

3

Auction

11.00am - 11.45am

17 Woodlark Rise

Sunshine Beach

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034 1.00pm - 1.30pm

12 Coral Sea Ct

Saturday 11th August

Saturday 11th August

Noosa4Sale - 0412 635 274 11.00am - 11.30am

10.00am - 10.30am

26/1 Quamby Place

3

2

1

$799,000

10.00am - 10.45am

20 Sanctuary Ave

4

3

3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

11.00am - 11.30am

27 Banksia Ave

4

3

4

$2,495,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519

11.00am - 11.30am

8/43 Noosa Parade

2

2

1

$740,000

Noosa4Sale - 0412 635 274

12.00pm - 12.30pm

27 Mossman Crt

4

4

2

$6,700,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0421 785 512

12.00pm - 12.30pm

2 Habitat Place

4

3

3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770

1.00pm - 1.30pm

7 Mainsails Square

3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519 Saturday 11th August

1.00pm - 1.30pm

8304/5 Morwong Dr

1

1

1

Contact Agent

2.00pm - 2.30pm

6/7 Mitti St

3

2

1

$1,250,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0421 785 512

2.00pm - 2.30pm

164/1 Edgar Bennett Ave 2

2

1

$475,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

Wednesday 15th August 11.00am - 11.30am

2/17 Ferguson St

Tewantin

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0400 084 975 12.00pm - 12.30pm

1 Cambridge Court

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Sunday 12th August 12.00pm - 12.30pm

15 Wild Apple Crt

3

Monday 13th August 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Mount Coolum Saturday 11th August

8304/5 Morwong Dr

1

1

1

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0400 084 975 1.00pm - 2.00pm

36/87 Toolga Street

Noosaville

Noosa Heads

Saturday 11th August

Saturday 18th August

10.00am - 10.30am

16/124 Noosa Parade

2

1

1

$395,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325 12.00pm - 1.00pm

10.00am - 10.30am

60/28 Munna Crescent

2

1

1

$455,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0433 237 422 Saturday 25th August

11.00am - 11.30am

5/67 Gibson Rd

2

1

1

$795,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 980 247

11.00am - 11.30am

3/80-86 Hilton Tce

3

3

2

$2,250,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 144 484

11.00am - 12.00pm

8 Sternlight Street

4

2

2

$1,595,000

Villa Prestige Properties - 0438111438

11.00am - 11.30am

10/134 Gympie Tce

3

3

1

$875,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

1.00pm - 1.30pm

41 Jacksonia Pl

4

2

2

$739,000

1.00pm - 1.30pm

9/272 Weyba Rd

2

1

1

$369,000

2.00pm - 2.30pm

2 Habitat Pl

7 Mainsails Square

4

4

5

$1,750,000 NEGOTIABLE

Villa Prestige Properties - 0427 378 600

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3

3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770

3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519

2

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0417 600 840

2

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

Friday 31st August 12.00pm - 12.30pm

8/25 Allambi Rs

Sunshine Beach

Noosa4Sale - 0412 635 274 Saturday 1st September Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 144 484 12.00pm - 12.30pm

2/17 Ferguson St

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AND ALL THAT JAZZ

BY HOLLIE HARRIS The Noosa Jazz Party Dates for 2018 are August 30 to September 2 with world-class jazz all weekend long.

As a warm up to the festival, check out the Viva Noosa Chorale and The Australian Jazz Ensemble as they dazzle with all-time hits by fabulous singers like Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald and other greats in Showtime in Las Vegas.

Friday 24 and Saturday 25 August (Friday 7pm and Saturday 2pm) Also starring in this night of showstopping music from the glittering casino venues of the entertainment capital of the world is Noosa Jazz Party favourite Juliarna Clark. The Melbourne cabaret and jazz singer makes a welcome return to weave noosatoday.com.au

some ‘Ol’ Black Magic’ with songs like ‘My Way’ and ‘Everybody Loves Somebody’ Then, the festival begins. Australia’s unique jazz event which began in 1992 brings together Australia’s leading jazz musicians for a feast of exciting and challenging classic jazz performances.

Venues around Noosa during the 10 days include the popular lunch series at the River Deck restaurant, Pier 11 Restaurant, Fratellini’s in Sunshine Beach, Miss Moneypennys and Caf¨¦ Le Monde in Hastings St, a Legends Lunch at the RACV resort, The Sunshine Beach Surf Club, and a free Sunday Concert at the Lions Riverstage, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville (near the Yacht Club).

The centre-piece of the Jazz Party is a program comprising six hours per night

of entertaining, professional jazz starting on Thursday 31st August and closing on Sunday 3rd September 2016. It will be held at our Club venue, The J Theatre, at Noosa Junction. It is a comfortable, air-conditioned venue with great acoustics in a convenient central location with plenty of well-lit parking and has regular service bus stop.

Our own shuttle bus to get people to and from The J is available, each evening, check the website for schedule.

Tickets on sale now for 30th and 31st August, 1st and 2nd September at The J. Music from 5pm until 11pm, Sunday 5 until 10pm. $40 per night or 4 nights ’early-bird’ until end July for $140 There will be allocated table seating, space is reserved for dancers and yummy meals and coffee will also be available.

There is a fully licensed bar, (NO BYO) and a “talking space” lounge area. Tickets only from: Noosa Heads Jazz Club Inc. on 54472229. Have your Credit Card ready.

Plenty of info, a full program of events and tickets at www.noosajazzclub.com/noosajazz-party.

Andrews Sisters The Andrews Sisters with show band Saturday, August 18th 2018 from 7.30pm At The J Noosa Junction Members $25, Guests $30 Dancing, Budget bar, no BYO Alcohol. Club Info.

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GIG GUIDE Thursday 9 August The J 6.30pm Slam Poetry Tewantin Noosa RSL 6pm Goran Sedlar Duo Friday 10 August The J 7.30pm Arj Barker Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Miss Leading Cooroy RSL6pm Frank Powell Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club 6.30pm M Grant Saturday 11 August The J 5pm Top Dog Film Festival Imperial Hotel Eumundi 12pm Brown Trouts Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Vegas Legends Sunday 12 August Peregian Park 1pm Peregian Originals Sunshine Beach Surf Club 3pm The Claptomaniacs

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The unique and wonderful free entertainment event "Sound Feast" is back at The J, Noosa Junction on Friday 17 August from 6pm.

This month's line-up announcements so far includes the return of UK based Z-Star Trinity who have blown the minds of Sound Feast attendee's in the past with their high energy driving rock. Zee's inimitable talent for improvising onstage is simply exhilarating to watch, inspiring standing ovations from music legends; Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Roger Daltrey (The Who) and Amy Winehouse.

For the first time, Sound Feast will feature 'The Steele Syndicate' and 'SoLar'. The Steele Syndicate have got the groove, and it's infectious. ●

A clever take on Shakespeare's play.

The familiar characters are all there.

Macbeth is a flawed police inspector with his eye on the top position of power in town. His paramour, Lady, one time prostitute turned business owner of Inverness Casino is his conspirator, until her mind becomes unbalanced by the flow on of their misdeeds. Hecate heads organised crime and controls the drug market for his powerful product 'brew'. Duncan, Malcolm, Banquo, and Duff are members of the vice squad.

Macbeth's paranoia for what he sees as rightfully his leads to the systematic framing and murder of those who stand in his way. Review submitted by Jenny Carter of Friends of the Noosa Library. ●

This is the band whose commentary on the music industry's evolution has previously seen them recording one album in a 'bubble' studio and releasing another as a wearable button badge. But as Quan Yeomans and Ben Ely drop their comparatively conventional ninth album, genres get characteristically spliced and diced while the lads seem to be having a shitload of fun. There's more going on under the surface though. Grafitti Is Coming Alive may well be a reaction to artist Ben Adams (aka Freak Street), whose cover image was inspired by the 'Gurge's initial album concept of constantly being under mental and social pressure, which in turn fueled the band to go even harder with its execution. ●

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Reveals a deficit and takes great pleasure in it (6). 6. Bad weather most unusual around mid-March (5). 11. The great man turned tail when the mouse ran out (8). 13. The plants are big and sprawling sire (6). 14. The right boot’s shaped differently. They don’t have legs like ours (6). 15. She and Rory love going out for a drink (6). 16. What was that you said about man and the planet? (5). 18. “Point out,” say, “that it’s comfortable” (4).

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17. In Bali he, being free again, is likely to become engaged (8). 19. What makes him readily identifiable? (4).

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WHAT’S ON THE LONG LUNCH IS HERE! Tomorrow is the annual Dolphins LONG LUNCH! There are still some seats available, so get in quick to be a part of one of Noosa's much-loved fundraising events.

Certainly the most popular event on the Noosa Dolphins calendar, the Long Lunch this year includes guest speakers former Australian rugby union captain Nick Farr-Jones and former Wallabies hooker Tom Lawton.

Enjoy fantastic live music by solo artist Brad Schultz as you work your way

through a hearty three course meal and drinks are included.

As always, it's sure to be a day of laughs, good food, great company and a few stories.

The Long Lunch is on Friday 10 August (tomorrow) at 12pm Table of 10 $1,600 Individual tickets $169 For tickets contact Cub President Donald McKill on donaldmckill@gmail.com The fundraising event proudly supports HEARTS IN UNION. ●

SEE ARTISTS IN CAPTIVITY Noosa Open Studios provides locals and visitors to beautiful Noosa with the unique chance to visit artists in their private studios over ten days in August.

This is an annual free event, running from Friday, August 17 to Sunday, August 26.

Building on the success of the past two years, in 2018 the event will have more than 60 artists participating. The first weekend will feature studios on the coast. The second weekend will see artists in the hinterland open their studios. Local galleries are also part of the event, with exhibitions and workshops being held throughout the ten day period. This will provide visitors with many opportunities to participate, whether by viewing art, buying it or making it themselves! All of it is a celebration of our

artists and visual arts across Noosa.

Visitors will see a whole range of art, from drawings to paintings to ceramic art and sculptures, as well as glass art, textile art and installation art. Much of the art is available to buy, and many of the artists will be holding workshops and demonstrations throughout the event. It is a great way to get out and about and see more of our local talent and the hidden parts of Noosa.

This is a creative community event, produced by artists for artists. It is supported by grants from Tourism Noosa and Noosa Council.

To find more information about Noosa Open Studios and learn about the artists, go to www.noosaopenstudios.com. au. ●

STEVE TYSON & THE TRAIN REX

EUMUNDI KEEPS THE TALENT Byron Bay-based singer-songwriter Steve Tyson has traveled the world, taking his music to Europe on eight tours and playing at some of the great international folk and roots festivals. He’ll be taking to the stage in The Bunker on Friday 17 August with his band The Train Rex, supported

by Sunshine Coast singer songwriter Noel Gardner.

STEVE TYSON & THE TRAIN REX Tyson has released three critically acclaimed albums, scoring 4 star reviews in the national music press.

His latest album is Wrong Train Right Station.

Tyson delivers live with passion, soul, humour, and fine musicianship, joined on stage by his band The Train Rex featuring bass player John Barr, drummer Andy Kirkcaldy and guitarist Ian Shawsmith.

NOEL GARDNER He has been called Australia’s Pete Seeger, and the Sunshine Coast’s

Paul Kelly - and like them, he is probably only appreciated fully by a small proportion of the general population.

But that proportion is an important and growing one, and graces Australia’s national folk festival circuit.

Noel is the only solo performer to have performed at every one of the 18 Maleny/Woodford Folk Festivals - and his music is as fresh and relevant now as it was in 1989, when he teamed up with Mark Gillett to record the iconic “Watching the Obi Flow’.

His capacity to sing of both beauty and injustice is a refreshing reminder to keep thinking about what kind of world we want to live in - and what kind of world we want our kids to inherit from us.

In concert, Noel is delightfully understated and it’s a welcome relief.

TICKETS: $15 at www.imperialhoteleumundi.com.au. Doors open 8pm ●

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Commences 9.15am with STM School Band and various performers including Singers, Dancers, Acrobatics and Music Productions concluding at 12.30pm Don’t miss the Greatest Showman Tribute, hosted by Hamburger Music Productions at 11.30am Special guest, 12noon Izack Hunt, singer songwriter

OVER 40 STALLS TO EXPLORE From Baby Animals, Pre Loved Toys, Food Galore and Craft plus a whole lot more

FUN: FUN: FUN Rides Galore including Dodgems, Rock Wall, Animal Farm, Giant Worm and more

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The deal is here to stay forever and it's all thanks to Australasia's premier restaurant discovery service, First Table, which launches in Noosa early August 2018.

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Users pay just $10 to make an early booking at a partner restaurant for half price off the total food bill. There's only one table available each night, and its first in, best fed.

Launching their platform for the Noosa region in early August. This means that Noosa diners will soon be able to dine at their favourite venues (or try one for the first time) for 50% off when they book the first table of the night at participating venues through our website.

First Table know that everyone loves to score a good deal and we are keen to get

the word out to the locals of Noosa so that they can afford to dine out at top restaurants more often.

They have launched with a select few top quality local venues to give Noosa diners a taste of the some of the most exceptional dining experiences at half the cost.

First Table have now launched the following restaurants on our platform today: Noosa Waterfront Restaurant, View Restaurant, Bombetta, Fomo Brewing, and Circa (Cooroy).

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SWIMMERS TRIUMPH IN NOOSA Personal best times were scored and records broken when about 400 young swimmers descended on the Noosa Aquatic Centre on the weekend to compete in the Wide Bay short course championships.

Noosa swimming team coach Graeme Brewer said about 80 per cent of their swimmers had achieved personal best times at the end of winter event. He said about seven members of the team would be heading to Chandler aquatic centre in Brisbane in two weeks for the state championships.

The team's fellow coach John Rodgers will accompany swimmers Nick Sloman and Karina Lee this month when they compete in the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Japan in the 10km and 1500m events. â—?

Swim marshallers Kate Cullen, Joanne Feasey and Narelle Whitford.

Card playing while they wait their swims.

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SWIM TEACHER MAKES QUITE A SPLASH AT AWARDS EVENT Noosa Aquatic Centre swim instructor Sarah Nobelius has been named Teacher of the Year in the Infant and Preschool Aquatics category of the Queensland AUSTSWIM Awards 2018.

The category was hotly contested and Sarah will now represent the state at the National awards later in the year.

"I am so proud to receive this award," Ms Nobelius said. "Just to be nominated by my supervisor was exciting enough, but teaching children to swim and stay safe around water - it doesn't get any better than that, I'm delighted."

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NAC staffers Stephen, Sarah and Rita at the pool.

Stephen James said the award recognised Sarah's commitment to nurturing children's love for the water while teaching them the

confidence and skills to stay safe.

"Sarah is a massive hit with the kids, their parents and the whole NAC team.

She easily engages with children of all ages and abilities and she generally has such a positive attitude in all that she does," Mr James said.

"Sarah started her swim teaching career with us six years ago and is a much loved and valued member of our Learn to Swim Team.

"Sarah always gives her best and has the ability to get the most out of the children. She brings lots of patience, a great imagination and loads of fun to her classes."

AUSTSWIM accreditation is the industry standard for Teachers of Swimming and Water Safety.

AUSTSWIM spokesperson Sarah Mansfield said the AUSTSWIM Awards were an opportunity to acknowledge the commitment, contribution and professionalism to education and safety of individual teachers.

There are currently over 33,500 AUSTSWIM Teachers in Australia and internationally.

"It's the first time a Noosa instructor has won this award so we are thrilled for Sarah," Mr James said. â—?

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BY HOLLIE HARRIS Calling all actors once again! There is another fantastic opportunity to take to the stage of the fabulous Noosa Arts Theatre and stretch your acting abilities.

What The Butler Saw is a shameless comedy written by Joe Orton and directed

by Tania Nash. Fallen trousers, a little blackmail, and a lot of innuendo abound in this chaotic romp of hysterically silly proportions. Dr Prentice is married to a nymphomaniac. When caught by his wife interviewing an attractive new secretary, he hides her in the office. Unbeknownst to him, Mrs Prentice is being seduced and blackmailed by a lusty bellhop who wants the same position. Throw in a government inspector, cross-dressing and slamming doors, and the laughs keep coming in this relentlessly funny comedy.

Are you interested in playing a part?

Auditions for What the Butler Saw are on Wednesday 15 August at 7pm at Noosa Arts Theatre. The information session is held on Wednesday 8th August also at 7pm at Noosa

arts Theatre, if you are interested to learn more about the show.

This call is open to the public, all experience levels are welcome - just go along and try your best.

They are seeking both four males and two females;

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November and runs until 24 November with 8 performances in all.

Rehearsals will be on Monday and Wednesday nights also some weekends.

For more information please check out www.noosaartstheatre.org.au or Contact Tania Nash directly on 0414761772. â—?

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OSHER GETS RIPPED The host dropped a whopping 9kg of fat in 10 weeks, and gained 2.5kg of muscle by eating nothing but a plant-based diet and "training every day until I was a flat pancake on the gym floor." He started this transformation as a way to help him manage his mental health issues off of meds. "The mental health benefits are incredible," he said.

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STANDING DESKS ARE A THING Giving standing desks to 20 per cent of office workers would save $84 million in healthcare costs and 7,492 health-adjusted life years by preventing obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to the first evaluation in Australia.

The Queensland State Government has announced a ban on sugary drinks and unhealthy snacks from public hospitals and healthcare facilities. The ban will take effect by the end of the year and aims to tackle obesity.

Queensland Health Minister Steven Miles has also called for a suite of actions to improve children's diets and prevent child obesity by reducing children's exposure to unhealthy food and sugary drink marketing.

Heart Foundation CEO Stephen Vines commended the Queensland Government on the landmark decision to rein in the consumption of sugary drinks and junk food across the state while congratulating the Minister for a commitment to reduce children's exposure to junk food marketing.

"Making the healthy choice the easy choice for patients, staff and visitors in Queensland hospitals and health care settings is immensely important to tackling obesity and reducing the risk of chronic disease,

including heart disease," Mr Vines said.

"We know that 26 percent of children and 64 percent of Queensland adults, more than 2 million people, are overweight or obese.

Although many factors influence obesity, research shows sugary drinks and energy dense foods play a significant role in driving up obesity rates.

"It's too easy to grab junk food and sugary drinks from hospitals and we know these foods can come at a cost to health and are a major contributor to people's intake of sugar, saturated fat, salt and energy.

"We congratulate the Queensland Government and the Minister for this milestone, which will make it easier for Queenslanders to make healthier choices."

Heart Foundation, in conjunction with Cancer Council Queensland, is running an Everyday Health Survey on sugar-sweetened beverages, to identify consumer habits and assess support for actions to reduce consumption. Queenslanders aged 18 and over can complete the Everyday Health Survey: Sugar-sweetened beverages.

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

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COMMUNITY UPDATES LIBRARY FRIENDS TEA Friends of Noosaville Library invite you to join them for their Monthly Afternoon Tea in the lounge in the Leisure Centre on Friday 13 July at 2 pm. Phone 5329 6555.

NOOSA CANCER COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting of the Noosa Cancer Council is on 10 August at 10am at Noosa Leisure Centre, opposite library. Phone Kathi on 0418 488 067. All Welcome

NATIVE BEE BOXES AT MEN'S SHED Noosa Men's Shed, at Wallum Lane near Noosa Springs, have available a selection of Native Bee Boxes for sale. Call by on a Wednesday Morning between 10am and noon to organise a purchase. Other garden paraphernalia (like Adirondack chairs) are also available.

LADIES PROBUS CLUB The Ladies Probus Club of Noosa Heads will hold their next meeting on Thursday August 9 at the Forum Hall Laguna Estate Noosaville at 9.30 am for a 10 am start. Guest speaker is Pauline Harris who writes comical poetry. The outing is lunch at Tewantin RSL on Thursday 23 August at 12.30pm. Call Kim on 5455 3860 or Pam on 5450 6017.

QCWA COOROY BRANCH Cooroy CWA Cent Sales Saturday 11 August, CWA Hall. Doors open 12 noon, Starts 1pm.

Great prizes to be won. Free Admission and Afternoon Tea will be served. Phone Wendy on 5447 6140.

RED CROSS MEETING Tewantin Noosa Branch of Red Cross incoming committee includes Julie Boyer (president), Carol Norris (vice president), Marilla Murphy (secretary) and Jan Hill (treasurer) who were appointed at the recent AGM. The next meeting of the branch will be held at The Forum, Laguna Retirement Village Noosaville on Friday 17 August at 9.30 am.

All are welcome.

WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS Weekly Roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 13 August to Friday 17 August.

Monday Drivers: Rotary Daybreak, Chris and Ken, Keetha, Andrew, Anne and Phil, Anne and Colin, Patricia.

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

Tuesday Drivers: Alice, Liz, Tania and Friends, Gail and Sharon, Hazel and Liz, Fiona, Rob and Kevin.

Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo, George.

Wednesday Drivers: Des and Ian, Liz and Pat, Gary, Victor, Carolyn and Sue, Driver needed run F, Barbara and Gerry.

Kitchen: Sandy, Elfie, Jerry, Glenis, Mark.

Thursday Drivers: Denise, Graham, Jenny and Kevin, Victor, Brian, Jan and Sharon, Prani and Peter.

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

Friday Drivers: Driver needed run A, Jan and Bob, Peter, Les and Vicki, David, Margaret and Ray, Rosalie and Jack.

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

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

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ABOUT FACES, NOT PLACES Through home stay journeys the Sunshine Coast branch of Friendship Force promotes understanding, cultural education and citizen diplomacy.

Branch secretary Carol Harman said the not-for-profit organisation operates in 60 countries on six continents.

"We travel all over the world staying in our hosts' homes," she said. "It is just like staying with friends. We become one of the family. Our hosts show us aspects of their culture that most tourists would not encounter.

"In return, we invite travellers into our homes and proudly share with them our Australian culture and the magnificent scenery of the Sunshine Coast and its hinterland."

Carol recently returned from a memorable journey to Canada. "I spent a week in Quebec where I attended a lunch at Parliament House," she said. "I also visited North Bay just out of Toronto, where I stayed in an amazing log cabin style house built around a school house which dated back to the 1760s. It was an amazing experience. I loved the lakes and learning all about Canada's logging and farming history."

Carol will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Probus Club on Monday 27 August 27 at the Tewantin Noosa RSL. The meeting commences at 9.45 a.m. Visitors welcome. Admission free. Morning Tea available for $5. â—?

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

Friday 17 August: John and Angela Le Mare - Circus Talk 2018 Friday 24 August: COTA Seminar - Let's Talk About Dementia Friday 31 August: USC Talk : Lucas Litewka - Exploring clinical trials - Impact and benefit to the Sunshine Coast community.

Full details available on U3A website www.u3anoosa.org.au or phone reception on 5440 5500.

ORCHID SOCIETY MEETING The Noosa Orchid and Foliage Society will hold its regular meeting on Saturday 11 August at the Tinbeerwah Hall corner Sunrise Rd and Noosa Cooroy roads at 1pm. Guest speakers are Lesley Beare who will be giving advice on preparing your orchids for shows and Daphne and Kevin from Glasshouse and Eastern Districts Orchid Club who will talk on growing Anthuriums and preparing them for shows also. For more information phone Linda Falkner on 0427 570 022.

FRIDAY FORUM To help reduce drink container litter entering the environment, and to improve our recycling rates, the Queensland Government is introducing a container refund scheme which will start on 1 November. Under the scheme, empty eligible drink containers with an approved refund mark can be returned to a container refund or donation point for a 10-cent refund.

Queenslanders will also be able to donate their eligible containers to a community group, sports club or charity registered under the scheme to receive the refund.

Join the audience at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre when Daniel Phipps and Katrina Wood from the Department of Environment and Science (DES),

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TEWANTIN NOOSA GARDEN CLUB The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club will be on Monday 13 August.

The club meets on the second Monday of each month at 1pm for 1.30pm start, in the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil St, Tewantin. August speaker is Ken Scott from Sunshine Coast Tree Ferns and Tropical ferns in Beerwah Visitors welcome. Contact Yvonne Astill 5471 0603 or tewantinnoosagardenclub.com

RETIRED OR ABOUT TO RETIRE? Association of Independent Retirees (AIR Limited) Noosa Branch will hold its next general meeting on Thursday 9 August at 9.45am for 10am start at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville.

Guest Speake will be Cartwrights Lawyers. Cost $6 members $10 non-members includes morning tea. Visitors welcome. For information please call 5448 2985 or email airnoosacommunications@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/AIRNoosa

NOOSA COME TOGETHER FESTIVAL MEETING The Noosa Come Together Festival which raises money for sailing, surfing and horseriding for locals with disabilities is keen to add a street parade to next year's event and want to hear from groups and individuals interested to join their committee. A meeting will be held on Wednesday 29 August at 6pm at Tait Duke Community Cottage, Earl St. Tewantin.

Please call Tony Oxley on 0457 001 140.

HISTORY TALK Carol Harman in Canada.

will be speaking about the scheme, outlining what containers are included and how communities can get involved.

The forum commences at 10.30am and finishes at approximately 12.15pm. You are invited to learn more about the birds of Wallace Park by meeting Valda and friends in the car park at 8.30am. All welcome and visit www.noosaparks.org.au for more information.

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

We need volunteers and clean fabric to sew alternative bags to single use plastic bags.

We hold our 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

NOOSA 2010 PROBUS CLUB Retirees are welcome to join our friendly group. We meet regularly for meals, coffee mornings, darts, theatre and garden groups and much more. Trips on The Ghan, the Murray River and camping in NSW coming up soon. Please do join us at Noosa 2010 Probus Club, just ring Brian on 0403 435 978 for details.

My Father, the Peanut Farmer, a talk by Carol Berry who will tell us about her family research at the Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald St, Cooroy. The talk will start at 1pm on Saturday 11 August and the monthly meeting of Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group will follow. Win Wynn will host a beginners workshop on Wednesday 15 and Saturday 18 August from 1-3pm. Visit www. genealogy-noosa.org.au or phone 3129 0356.

COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERT Australasian Country Music Association concert will be held at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina on Saturday 11 August 1-5pm. Late Harvest are guest artists.

Raffle and door prizes, canteen open, free afternoon tea. Entry $8. Concession $6. Enquiries to Shirley on 0408 582 386.

FASHION PARADE Noosa Branch of Cancer Council Queensland will host a Fashion Parade on Friday 7 September at 10am arrival for 10.30 start at Hibiscus Retirement village. Phone Jan for bookings 0400 651 959.

SUPPORT DOGS Friends of the Hound and Story Dogs will be selling sausages and raffle tickets at Bunnings Noosa on Friday 10 August. Come and meet a beautiful Greyhound and Story Dog.

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The Salvation Army CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) group is holding their monthly Free Community Lunch on Tuesday the 21 August at 12.30pm at 6 Bartlett Street Noosaville. For more information please call 5442 4218

The Thursday Girls will hold their next Ladies Lunch at The River Deck Restaurant Noosa Marina on Thursday 30 August at 12.30pm. Cost $40. Our friendly monthly fund raising events enable students of low income families in the 9 Noosa Shire State Schools to access optional, educationally desirable school programmes and activities.

For further information and bookings email Neridah Rooseboom at nrooseboom@bigpond.com

Develop Public Speaking and Leadership skills for life at Noosa Toastmasters. We are a fun loving, supportive group who are all learning together. We meet on the 2nd and 4th 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.

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TOUGH GAMES PUSH EUMUNDI DRAGONS U9 Match Report by Dan Sparks After an exceptional game last week against St Andrews our under 9's were full of determination and confidence.

So, however, were Noosa. After several unanswered tries by the Noosa Fins the boys quickly realised that they had a tough game on their hands and regrouped and dug deep.

They responded to Noosa's consistent attack with exceptional close range tackling by the forwards such as Louis, Will C, Zac, Tristian and Alex B and cover defence by our backs including Alex E and Max who consistently shows no fear in pulling down boys twice his size. Our support play was also much improved with our usual line breaker Jet able to offload to the likes of Will, Jack, Eli and Tom who all had some strong runs.

Three tries to Jet and one from Jack 'Flash' feel a touch short of Noosa's tally who put on a great display of accurate passing and running rugby - a good area for us to focus on next week. Our boys played gallantly however with excellent safe tackling and a never give up attitude. Coaches Bryan and Brendons hard work and commitment to the boys is evidenced in their consistent improvement and attitude during the games.

Well done Dragons! Man of the match went to our new recruit Alex who was incredibly enthusiastic in his first ever game of rugby and shows great promise.

Under 8s by Coach Will Vine Our under 8s had a very tough game

NOOSA PAR 3 GOLF RESULTS Noosa Par 3 monthly mug on 4 August was sponsored by Stratogen Accounting.

A Grade Nett first : Mike Boyle - 53 A Grade Nett second : Joan Bradley - 54 B Grade Nett first : Ken Chapple - 53 B Grade Nett secnd : Ken Clapham - 54 A Grade Gross : Mike Boyle - 64 (2 way countback) B Grade Gross : Ken Chapple - 67 Greens Hit (Donated by Denise Hill) A Grade - Joan Bradley and Studley Martin - 7 B Grade - Gwen Whitehead - 6 Nearest to Pin:Hole 3 - Kim Gunness

Hole 5 - Zane Jesberg Hole 13 - Joan Bradley Hole 16 - Studley Martin Hole 18 - Peter Hall Eagles Nest Hole 9 - Gwen Whitehead Ball Run Down Peter Hall, David Whitehead, David Kalbrunner - 55 Studley Martin, Jean Beasley - 56 Ross Melrose, Anne Gallen - 57 Members Draw - Michael Smith Draw for Par - Ross Melrose (Unsuccessful) ●

TEWANTIN NOOSA LADIES Cornered. against the mighty Noosa Fins team on the weekend. With the boys all working as hard as they could to break the Fins strong defence to eventually get a try in the second half.

Even though the boys may have thought they were down and out there were a lot of positive things to come out of the game.

Including the sense of mateship that came with sideline support from Jasper who despite being out of action came to support his teammates in Buderim. An effort that was acknowledged and appreciated by those on the field.

Including by our player of the game Ted Wiles who earned the trophy for his exceptional concentration the whole game and bouncing back after a falcon (ball hit his nose). His effort to keep playing was another show of the true team spirit that our club is known for. Go Dragons! ●

Tewantin-Noosa Bowls club Ladies section held their AGM on 31 July electing its committee which includes president Evelyn Coghlan, vice president Paulene Mohr, secretary Yvonne Ambrey, games director Daphne Reed, special events co-ordinator Jennie Smith and welfare officer Beverley Dickinson.Monday 30 July: Round 7 at RSL Bowls at Tewantin.

Results were scored on the final margin of the game.

R Evans team -13 ends + 6 win pts (19 / 108) d M Boltong team - 8 ends (8 / 56) B Andrews - 12 ends + 6 win pts (18 / 103) d G Winskill - 9 ends (9 / 60) J Dibble team - 15 ends + 6 win pts (21 / 98) d D Clark team - 6 ends (6 /65) K Muir team - 14 ends + 6 win pts (20 / 81) d D Birt team - 7 ends (8 / 74) K Coghlan team - 12 ends + 6 win pts (18 / 75) d I McCalum - 9 ends (9/ 65) M Townson team - 10 ends + 6 win pts (16 /55) d P Rieck team - 11 ends (11 /72) Next R.S.L. round 8 will be at Pomona Bowls Club on Monday 27 August.

HOOK, LINE & SINKER

Tuesday 31 July: Scroungers individual single players (no teams) W: V Vignon, J Bedem, M Christiaans.

R/up: L Hughes, C Studley, S Mould.

Wednesday 1 August: Noosa Landscape Supplies Mens Pairs.

W: J Martin, D Johnson. R/up: A McCall, B Ford.

Thursday 2 August: Hang Loosa Jackpot Open Pairs.

W: J Bowie, S Bowie. R/up: G Halloway, J Smith. Jackpot $28: June & Eric.

Friday 3 August: Friday bowls.

W: P Goette, J Andrews, B Anderson. R/ up: L Goette, B White, L Simmon.

Jackpot: T Taylor, I Land, K Johannesen, H Hobson, I Baker, J Hobson.

Saturday 4 August: Mens Pennants Round 1 D2: Tewantin 2-70 d Coolum Beach 1-48.

D3: Buderim 2-81 d Tewantin 1-44.

D5 (blue) Tewantin 3- 71 d Woombye 0-54.

D7 (yellow) Coolum 2-52 d Tewantin 0-37.

D8 Tewantin 2-57 def Palmwoods 0-38 ●

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Ryder Worth with a nice Flathead taken down at Stummers Ceek near Coolum. noosatoday.com.au

With light breezes and little swell last weekend, anglers headed offshore in droves.

There have been heaps of snapper and pearlies around the reef at the moment with North Reef, Chardon's Reef, Barwon Banks and the Hards producing some outstanding fish. Snapper have been well spread throughout most of the major reefs, with some bigger fish caught during the lower light periods. There has been the odd coral trout taken from Sunshine Reef. Fishing hard to the reef is the best way to come into contact with a nice trout. There're big cobia hanging around at this time of the year and they love nothing more than live bait on a slow sinking floater rig. With the smaller tides and less run try and get a good burley trail going, then send down a couple of light or even unweighted baits. The snapper will be drawn in the burley and hopefully find your baits.

In the river; those cooler nights make fishing the Noosa River perfect if you are into chasing trevally and big tailor. These fish seem to revel in those cooler water temperatures and with the Noosa River being only one of two places in the world that has an everglade it has a great food source. These cold water predators love nothing more than forcing bait to the

surface to feed so casting surface lures can see some amazing results. For the anglers that are working the banks the river mouth and dog beach area has been producing great numbers of quality bream, whiting and flathead. Live worms and yabbies have been the best on the whiting while live herring have been standouts for the bream and flatties. For those of you without a cast net or yabby pump, pilchards and worms have been the favourite dead baits. The Gympie Terrace stretch of the river has also been producing with prawns and worms the favourite for the kids. Heading a little further upriver the Tewantin stretch and the first ski run has been producing Jew fish in the low light periods morning and afternoon.

Noosa's North Shore has again been firing for tailor with quality fish coming from the area north of Teewah. This is that great time of the year where they start to school in large numbers so having plenty of angler fishing near you will tend to keep the school around. Another fish you find prevalent this time of the year are Jewies.

These fish love nothing more than a fresh tailor fillet so if you catch a smaller legal tailor take the fillets off and run it down a set of 4/0 ganged hooks. The southern beaches around Marcus and Perigian have

also been seeing tailor and Jew activity, Just remember Jew tend to hunt more on the darker nights so the bigger tides around the new moon are the ideal times to target them.

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

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TIGERS COMPREHENSIVE IN STRONG WIN Gun on baller Tommy Templeton has bagged five goals in a commanding performance to help the tigers to a comfortable 16 goal victory in Brisbane last weekend. It's actually the explosive on ballers third time in season 2018 that he has kicked 8 goals - an amazing achievement by a player who in two years has really made a stamp on the Division 1 Hart Sport competition The big win keeps the tigers safe in second place still half a game off ladder leaders Maroochydore. The game at Yeronga also acts as good practise for the Noosa

Tigers as it is on that ground that this year's preliminary and grand finals will be played.

Templeton had plenty of helpers in the victory with Nick Hill (4 goals) back to his damaging best and Tyler Stack also gaining much of the footy.

A massive night game awaits the tiger faithful this Saturday at Weyba road as the second placed tigers take on the third placed Caloundra in what should be an intriguing battle. Last year the game attracted a terrific crowd and I'm sure nothing will be different this weekend. Ex Sydney and Carlton champion David Rhys-Jones will entertain

us at our President's Dinner with plenty of great accommodation packages and auction items up for grabs .Also don't forget our $5000 dollar cash draw coming up on August 19th will be one not to be missed.

There is plenty happening at the Rococo's Bar and Bistro Noosa Tigers over the next couple of weeks.

See you at the club. Pittsy Junior Reports Noosa Under 14 - Div 2 Noosa Red Under 14's pulled off a great win on Sunday, defeating Gympie Pomona.

The Tigers were a couple of rungs behind

the Cats on the ladder prior to the game however the Tigers came out of the gates early and were never headed. It was a great team effort in what was easily the team's best performance of the season. Erik Mahe was instrumental in the middle all day and along with Torin Flanagan, dominated the midfield. Noah Gipters returned to his best form and work tirelessly on his wing and Beau McWaters continues to show his potential and was great at centre half forward. The final score was Noosa 7.7.49 to Gympie Pomona 2.2.14. ●

TEWANTIN NOOSA CRICKET SIGN ON OPPORTUNITIES As the warmer weather approaches, sporting endeavours turn to all things cricket.

Tewantin Noosa Cricket Club is encouraging all those who live in the Noosa area and surrounds to take part in the upcoming 2018/19 season. Tewantin Noosa Thunder is one of the leading cricket clubs on the Sunshine Coast and our junior program and senior teams are second to none.

The club has always had a large number of juniors but with an improved emphasis of girls in cricket, record numbers of junior teams have been catered for and the upcoming season will be no different. There is the Girls’ Tewantin Thunder League for 6 years and up on Thursday evenings, also on Thursdays our Junior Blasters Competition caters for our youngest and newest players

from 5 to 8 years of age. Master Blasters on Friday nights caters for our 8 to 10 year olds and competitive cricket for Under 11s to Under 16s on Saturday mornings.

Our senior teams are competitive across all 5 divisions and we cater for all levels of experience. So whether you get involved for a bit if fun or want to perform at the highest levels, come and join this great community based club!

Registration can be completed online, www.playcricket.com.au or at the clubhouse at Read Park on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. and Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. during August. For further information you can contact Brett Lea (President) at bandclea10@bigpond.com or Matt Mayo (Junior Co-ordinator) at mayo.matt@bigpond.com ●

ROUND 17 NOOSA AFC VS CALOUNDRA AFC SATURDAY 11 AUGUST REMINDER: MEGA AUCTION DAY DINNER WITH DAVID RHYS-JONES – SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST @ 3:45PM

ROUND 17 University of Queensland AFC vs Coorparoo Maroochydore AFC vs Yeronga South Brisbane Aspley Hornets AFC vs Burleigh Springwood vs Mayne AFC Noosa AFC vs Caloundra AFC

ROUND 15 RESULTS Noosa AFC

9.5-59

12.7-79

15.13-103 21.18-144

Yeronga South Brisbane 2.4-16

2.4-16

4.5-29

4.7-31

NOOSA AFC STATISTICS

Goal Kickers: T.Templeton 8, N.Hill 4, H.Maher 1, T.Stack 1, S.Faure 1, J.Stewart 1, C.McDonald 1.

Best Players: L.Kenny, T.Stack, J.Stewart, N.Hill, T.Templeton, J.Gleeson.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

• Saturday 11th August - Mega Auction Day President’s Dinner with David Rhys-Jones

• Sunday 19th August - $5000 Reverse Cash Draw

• hursday 23rd August - Junior Vote Count • Friday 7th September - Junior Presentation Night • Friday 21st September - Noosa Tigers AFC Awards Dinner

SPECIAL GUEST: He’s had more tribunal appearances than any other player in history...

• David Rhys-Jones is a former AFL footballer who played 182 games for Carlton and Sydney. He was named best on ground in Carlton’s premiership in 1987. He was a superbly balanced footballer with the exceptional ability to shut down opponents and kick goals at the same time.

• But his career was not without controversy; he stood out with his blond locks and aggressive nature and, at the time of his retirement, held the record for the most tribunal appearances with 42. Rhys-Jones was charged 25 times and suspended for a total of 22 matches as well as appearing 17 times as the victim.

Date: Saturday 11th August Time: 3:45pm to 6:00pm Where: Noosa Tigers AFC (149 Weyba Road, Noosaville, 4566) Cost: $70 per person (inc. dinner, bar beverages, rale prizes We will rale of accommodation prizes, sports memorabilia and extraordinary experiences... don’t miss out!

Prizes include (but are not limited to): • 7 nights in a Bali Villa (valued at $2100) • 5 nights at Ocean Breeze Resort (valued at $1700) • SeaFM radio business advertising package (valued at $3000) • 1 Hr Scenic Flight round the Sunshine Coast (valued $1000) • 3 nights at Netanya Noosa (valued $1500)

STAYNOOSA.COM - PLAYER OF THE YEAR Round 16: 5- L.Kenny 4- T.Templeton 3- N. Hill

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BY REBECCA PETRIE The weather was perfect on Saturday. It was very nice to be out and about.

U7 Gold had a fantastic game against Palmwoods winning 5-0! Congratulations team! Coach Bec was so proud at how well everyone played.Well done Sienna who defended so well on field, including taken a brave hit to the face! You kept on going and didn't give up. Also well done to Matthew, Cruiz, Zach for also defending and passing so well on field but also doing a great job in goals. Lastly, well done to Oscar and Myles for your great goals and again for showing great skill with your passing. Myles was named player of the week.

A very exciting game for U10 Black this week who put up a great fight against Coolum. Unfortunately no win this week, with the score 3 -1 but defence worked very hard to help the goalie make sure that number didn't go up. Well done Iggy, who continues to do a fantastic job as goalie.

Well done to Ella, Jaymie, Cooper and Dylan who did showed great skill in the defense. The midfielders ran hard up and down the field, doing the best to keep the ball at our end of the field, well done Baden, Cooper, Portia and great effort from strikers Barnaby and Rohnan! Barnaby got man of the match for his outstanding play. Well done Mate! â&#x2014;?

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GROWING OLD DISGRACEFULLY IN BALI

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to chase some surf - or rather, to find somewhere the relentless swells that had been pounding the southern coast might find some grooming. We checked into the fabulous Bombora Wave Lodge at Medewi, a relatively mellow left point break I’ve been surfing since the late ‘70s, and since the Bombora opened right on the point a couple of years back, I’ve been a regular customer.

Now it was time to share it with family, but the swell kicked again and we battled a mighty sweep and copped a few washthroughs on the head to get our meagre share. But hey, three generations of my family surfed one of my favourite waves in the world together. That was pretty special.

On the third day, when the swell jacked again, we called time on getting smashed at Medewi - in the surf that is, not so much at the poolside bar - and motored up the mountains to another favourite place, Bali Eco Stay Resort, to see old mate Johnny Blundstone, once Noosa’s most attentive waiter.

I’ve written about Johnny’s piece of paradise in this space before, but I hadn’t visited in a couple of years so it was great to see the advances made in self-sufficiency, with the restaurant now almost 100 percent garden to plate, including farmed fish stock.

Founding chef Mini may have retired, but her spirit lives on in the sensational flavours

emanating from her kitchen.

It’s truly amazing what Johnny, wife Cath and son Hughie (now studying at Sunshine Beach High) have done on this rugged tropical mountainside in just a handful of years. Despite constant regrading after the wets, it’s still a bone-jarring ride up the hill to see them, but worth every second of discomfort. Take a day-trip for lunch (an hour and a bit from Seminyak or Ubud) or experience a night or two of magical tranquility in their superb bungalows, watching the fireflies over the rice paddies.

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Any week that starts with an earthquake is going to be interesting, but this past week in Bali has been a sequence of crazy scenes all meshed into a hell of a good time. And if it’s a signal that you’ve truly entered the golden years when your children start to have significant middle-age milestone birthdays, then at least we’re not going to go quietly!

So we checked into a small hotel in Legian to prepare for Sam’s 40th birthday celebrations, and there, on the wall telly in our room, is an ancient surf dude puttering around the back streets of Kuta on a scooter, stopping here and there to scoff nasi goring at street stalls while dribbling on about how the fried egg must be placed on top of the rice just so. Yes, it’s me, your columnist, and it’s not pretty. “Rick Stein gone horribly wrong” is how one of my surf buddies described it.

I’d all but forgotten that a year or so ago, along with Bali-based surfers Matt George and Rizal Tanjung, I’d given a day of my time for a film on Bali’s surfing history, being shot by a Singapore mob for distribution through the Accor hotel group, in return for my Bali book being promoted in the piece. Well, there was none of that, and very little surf history either, but they succeeded in making me and Big Matt look like a couple of old salts you’d run a mile from if you saw them propping up a bar.

Only Rizal came out of it with selfesteem intact, as you would expect of Bali’s greatest surf champion.

We then limbered up with a birthday-eve sunset beer with Matt Hoy and a goodly dinner with Simon and Sharon Anderson, in town for the Quiksilver Eco-Challenge, which was certainly that, with local Tipi Jabrik beating a star-studded field in solid Uluwatu Outside Corner. The day after the contest, both Mr Hoy and Mr Anderson seemed to have built up powerful thirsts, so I was well and truly acclimatized next day by the time we hit the sand at Mr Chocolate’s Beach Bar for sundown drinks and a sensational birthday babi guling (suckling pig).

Our kids grew up on the beach in Bali, and it’s great to see them introducing their kids to the simple pleasures the island still has to offer - feet in the sand, cold beer, good tucker, a guitar or a uke or two and plenty of smiling faces - rather than the $20 cocktails of the doof-doof beach clubs.

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