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How fantastic it is to see local lad and world number two surfer Julian Watson lending his support to the Noosa World Surfing Reserve as he joins fellow ambassadors Jordan Mercer and Josh Constable and thereby increases it's profile on the international stage.

This week's NT brings a plethora of sporting champions into the spotlight.

Olympic swimmer Michael Klim led last weekend's ocean swim event and was joined again by fellow Olympian Libby Trickett.

Show jumper Billy Raymont and his horse Anton continue to blitz the world scene. And teenager Pierce Ludvigsen is Olympic bound in a most unusual sport for someone living on the Sunshine Coast - luge.

Also of mention - it's a week until Valentine's Day, so that leaves plenty of time to book one of Noosa's wonderful restaurants, pick up some chocolates or flowers or plan something special. If you have something extraordinary planned or want to share a past Valentine's Day story let you know.

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SEE BEST SHORT ON THE BIG SCREEN Flickerfest returns to Noosa with the Best Of Australian Shorts, curated from the Flickerfest Australian programs in competition at Bondi.

One lucky Noosa Today reader will win a double pass to see Flickerfest, on Thursday 14 March, at The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction.

Celebrating 28 years, Flickerfest is Australia’s leading Academy Award accredited and BAFTA-recognised Short Film Festival, the country’s largest Australian and International short film competition, screening the best of shorts from Australia and around the world, hand-picked from thousands of entries.

The most innovative, creative and inspiring short films, the world has to offer seen on screen. This is a chance to see these amazing short films before they continue their journey around the world.

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FRIENDS IN TOUGH TIMES They’ve seen some hard times at the Katie Rose Cottage Hospice. And now they need your help - see page 8.

OUR OWN COOL RUNNINGS Think of Noosa and you don’t necessarily think of frosty luge racing. Meet the teen who is changing all that on page 10.

HOME IS WHERE WE MAKE IT When wildlife is faced with disappearing homes, the tree hollow hotels step in turn to page 10.

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OYSTERS REEFED OUT, AND SCIENTISTS LET GO

BY MARGARET MACCOLL “Heartbreaking” is how University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) Professor Thomas Schlacher described the discovery last Thursday that eight out of 14 artificial oyster reefs sited in the Noosa River had been irreparably damaged and have to be removed.

Also distressing for the USC research team he led was to be dropped from the research project which they were told would be managed by The Nature Conservancy.

Professor Schlacher and his team in November 2017 sited the oyster reefs, each containing nine biodegradable coconut mesh bags filled with oyster shells in the project funded by the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF), USC, Noosa Parks Association and The Thomas Foundation.

At the time his colleague marine ecologist Dr Ben Gilby said the project expected spat or oyster larvae found to be naturally occurring in the river would settle on the created reefs and grow, with the structure securing itself to the riverbed while the mesh disintegrated.

“The whole project was blood, sweat and tears with bureaucratic hurdles to jump over to get it going,” said Professor Schlacher who spent two Christmas holidays cleaning oyster shells to fill the bags.

“We learnt as a method it works but it’s sad they didn’t last longer,“ he said. “We got two to 10 times more fish around the reefs.

In the first few months the reefs sucked the fish from somewhere else but over 1-2 years you get more recruitment of smaller fish and they survive longer in that habitat. We have created a nice habitat. The fish loved the oyster reefs.

Noosa River “We got settlement of oyster larvae in six months. Many stayed and grew. They doubled their size in six months.“ NBRF chairman Dick Barnes described the outcome as “very good scientifically“ as it had proved the oysters could be reintroduced to the river.

“We can demonstrate they can grow, they can clump together,“ he said.

Mr Barnes said an agreement with marine authorities for the reefs to remain in the river had required three years proof they had settled and become part of the structure.

Professor Schlacher said under their permits they were required to erect signs to say where the reefs were sited and mark the site with buoys, many of which were stolen.

“It also advertised that it was a great fishing spot. It should have said consider fishing somewhere else,” he said.

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“There’s no blame. It’s a gigantic learning exercise. I think many propellers cut the top of the bags so the oysters inside have spilled out.“Professor Schlacher said the USC team would be removing the damaged reefs this week and leaving the six intact ones sited in Weyba Creek and Lake Weyba which Mr Barnes said would be monitored by NBRF. But the university team has not been consulted in the planning for the next phase of the project.

“It’s sad for us as a university,“ Professor Schlacher said. “It’s a political decision. It has to be decided between Council and The Nature Conservancy. Our role is undefined.

“We hope we can contribute something in the future. That would be right and proper. We are Australia’s leading estuarine ecology team.”

NBRF chairman Dick Barnes said the trial reefs were always a pilot research project to test the effectiveness in restoring lost habitat and remediating the Noosa waterway system.

“We are satisfied that the oyster settlement and growth recorded over the past year provides good input into future reef extensions,” he said. “However, improvements in the design and protection of the reefs will be needed to meet the conditions in the Noosa River.

“We now have sufficient information to proceed with the positioning and construction of scaled-up reefs and continuing the research program.”

Mr Barnes said NBRF would be publishing a paper on the project’s scientific research with input from USC and other people.

He said over the next year of a threeyear program research on the design and location of reefs would be undertaken. ●

A serious dog attack occurred near Stumers Creek in Coolum on Christmas Day and council is asking anyone who may have witnessed the attack to help with the investigation.

A Jack Russell Terrier was attacked on the beach by two black English Staffordshires with distinctive harnesses and collars.

Sunshine Coast Council is investigating the attack, but the identity of the dogs and the people responsible for them at the time of the attack remains unknown.

"The injured dog has endured several operations and thankfully has now returned home," Cr Steve Robinson said.

"The incident was extremely distressing for the dog's owner, and it's important that we identify the attacking dogs."

If you have any information contact council on 5475 7272.

Have your say on Mount Coolum National Park Residents and visitors to the Sunshine Coast's Mount Coolum National Park are able to have their say on the future of the park which attracts about 240,000 visitors a year, with the release of a draft management plan and visitor strategy.

The documents identify and set the management priorities for the park's key values and takes a strategic approach to the needs of visitors while conserving and continuing to improve the park's high natural and cultural values.

People can view and comment on the Draft Management Strategy and Visitors Strategy until 13 March. Visit https://parks. des.qld.gov.au/managing/notices/ ●

UNDERAGE DRUNKEN TEENS A COMMUNITY CONCERN

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Police are urging the community to come up with a solution to stop hundreds of underage teenagers from gathering on Noosa Main Beach on New Year's Eve as a drunken and unruly rabble.

This New Year's eve police estimate 400 to 500 teens aged 14 to 17 years roamed across the beach in front of the surf club,

many with illegally obtained alcohol.

Noosa Heads senior sergeant Ben Carroll said police confiscated and emptied hundreds of bottles of alcohol and tried to contact parents.

He said parents were no where to be found and many did not answer their mobile phones.

"We had all our staff rostered on," he said.

"The whole beach was strewn with bottles.

There was vomit all underneath the chairs.

"We found a girl, 16, on a bench, passed out. She had vomited everywhere."

Snr sgt Carroll said a first aid tent had been set up behind the Police Beat in Hastings Street to treat the intoxicated youth.

This was the second New Year he witnessed a similar situation unfolding on Main Beach.

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A Noosa trader, who didn't want to be named, was shocked to witness the drunken teens from the surf club.

"It was quite eye opening," he said. "And the police were very outnumbered. It was hard for them to action everything.

"It's not just an isolated problem for Noosa. Maybe an underage event would be a solution." ●

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COVER STORY Cruising at first point Noosa. Photo: Dave Gleeson, surfshots.

JULIAN JOINS NOOSA WORLD SURFING RESERVE

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018 World Surf League #2 Julian Wilson will kick-start his 2019 championship campaign by becoming the Noosa World Surfing Reserve's latest ambassador, it was announced this week.

Julian, who learnt to surf on Noosa's points and the beach-breaks between Sunshine and Coolum, will join ambassadors Jordan Mercer and Josh Constable as the "Triple J Team", representing the Noosa Reserve wherever they compete around the world. The three home-grown champions of the surf have been the best advertisements for Noosa's surfing lifestyle for more than a decade, and will be a huge plus for the World Surfing Reserve as it heads towards its dedication in March 2020.

Taking a break from pre-season training,

Julian said: "I grew up surfing at Noosa with my family, and spent thousands of hours enjoying the beaches and point-breaks along the headland. I am so happy to hear that it's been recognized as a World Surfing Reserve and protected so that my children can have that same experience, and so can their kids after that! I've travelled the world and am yet to find a more beautiful place to be than on the beach and in the ocean at Noosa."

The 30-year-old tour veteran (since 2011, when he won Rookie of the Year) got his competitive start in club meets with the Noosa Malibu Club, then was unstoppable in the boys' division at the Noosa Festival of Surfing, before changing to shortboards and winning a world junior title as a teenager.

Although it's now a decade since Julian last competed at the Noosa Festival (winning the Family Challenge with dad Mick in 2009), he still enjoys a longboard wave on the points whenever he's home. And the

surfing Wilson clan, including mum Nola and older brothers Bart and Seb, remain a vital part of the history of the event and of surfing in Noosa.

Since becoming a full-time World Championship Tour surfer, Julian has racked up five event wins, including the coveted Pipeline Masters and Hawaiian Triple Crown, and has frequently threatened to but has not yet delivered a WSL world title. In 2018 he achieved the highest ranking (#2) of his career, and took the world title fight into the final rounds at Pipeline before being pipped by his fiercest rival, rampaging Brazilian Gabriel Medina.

Moving into 2019, Julian is regarded as the greatest threat to the so-called Brazilian Storm. But beyond contest results, Julian is widely regarded as one of the best all-round surfers in the world, capable of charging in surf ranging from two feet to twenty feet, just as at home deep in the barrel,

carving on the face or soaring far above it.

A ferocious competitor in the water, he is humble and courteous out of it, liked and respected by his peers, even as he crushes them heat after heat.

A true insight into the strength of Julian's character came in 2015, when his friend and multiple world champion Mick Fanning was attacked by a great white shark during the final of the Billabong Pro J-Bay in South Africa. As Fanning struggled, Julian didn't hesitate to paddle at full steam towards the incident and a friend in trouble, without thought for the consequences.

The same caring spirit has been in evidence since mum Nola's battle with breast cancer. Julian now wears pink shorts and rides a pink board while raising money and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

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At Noosa World Surfing Reserve, Julian joins a great team. Only recently recovered from a serious foot injury that kept her out of competition in 2018, former world champion ironwoman and paddler Jordan Mercer, 25, has her heart set on a 2019 comeback that will hopefully see her take out the Molokai Ocean Ski Race (after coming third on debut) in May, grab her seventh Molokai to Oahu world paddle championships race in July, before finishing the year with wins in the prone and stand up world paddle titles. Phew! And wherever she goes, Jordie flies the Noosa flag.

Meanwhile ambassador Josh Constable, now 38, is back in fine form after competing with distinction at the WSL World Longboard Titles in Taiwan late last year, and the 2006 world longboard champion is expected to make a bold showing at the WSL Noosa Open at the Noosa Festival of Surfing next month. Another product of the Noosa points, Josh gets better with age.

As Noosa World Surfing Reserve president, I couldn't be more stoked to have Julian join our team of ambassadors. Fellow committee members Di Cuddihy, Libby Winter, Michael Court and I have watched him grow from boy to man, grommet to champion, and we know he'll do us and Noosa proud. And all of us on the NWSR committee wish him every success on the 2019 world tour. Bring home the bacon, Jules! ●

Flying high at the first tour event held at the Kelly Slater Wave Ranch in California.

Your columnist with Noosa World Surfing Reserve ambassadors Jordie Mercer and Josh Constable.

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Embracing Mick Fanning after the shark attack in 2015. Photo courtesy WSL.

Julian wearing the highest seed red jersey into the groms’ final at the 2000 Noosa Festival of Surfing.

Julian at First Point Noosa.

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On his way to winning the Quiksilver Pro France.

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BUILDING RESILIENCE

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"I ask people what are the most important things in your life, then I ask them how most of their time is spent," he said.

The result creates an awareness of whether they are sculpting their own lives or living someone else's.James and Kirsty with their two girls, Abiand Pene travelled Australia in a camper trailer in 2014 that

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finished with a trip deep into the jungles of Kalimantan. The family continue to tour Australia regularly as part of a nationwide campaign called #PutYourHandUp Campaign to assisting families understand and reconnect to themselves and those around them.

Steppin Out will be presented on International Women's Day on Friday 8 March from 7- 9.30pm at The J Theatre, Noosa.

It promises to be an evening packed with thought-provoking speakers, music, singing, dancing and laughter as it celebrates diversity, contribution and the changing landscape of women in our community.

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Sunshine Coast stay at home mum Tara Pitt admits she was not the fittest person and didn't play sport but when her father, a veteran, died by suicide in 2016 she took on the challenge of the reality show as a way to deal with her grief and find herself.

Tara who lasted the entire 55 days of the competition with only five items of clothing and enduring extreme conditions including a cyclone said it was the social game that got her over the line.

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HOSPICE NEEDS HELP TO CONTINUE

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Two weeks ago a 42-year-old woman passed away at Katie Rose Cottage Hospice surrounded by her family.

The woman who had breast cancer spent two weeks at the hospice and touched the hearts of everyone there. She was able to watch her children swim in the pool beside her room and while there her daughter turned 21.

"She was perplexed that her daughter's memories of her 21st wouldn't be good under the circumstances," director Carol Raye said.

But volunteers at the hospice rallied together and threw a surprise 21st birthday party for the young woman. Her mother was able to come out of her room to celebrate and her dog came in for the day.

"There were lots of tears but lots of laughter and joy," Carol said.

It is instances like this that are the essence of the care provided free of charge at the hospice to people nearing the end of their lives.Despite it opening only a few months ago the is already proving its worth in the community which worked so hard to deliver and the heartfelt stories from guests and their families are growing.

A few months back two husbands, one in his 40s and another in his 70s found themselves on similar journeys as their wives were guests of the hospice until they passed away. The men formed a bond, Carol said.

"They shared a beer together, cooked a

Hospice workers: Lara Good, Carol Raye and registered nurse Lyn Hay. barbecue or watched TV together," Carol said. "They really supported each other and became good friends. We heard they spent time together at Christmas."

In another instance a daughter who had been caring for her mother at home got to a point where she couldn't cope at home, but has been able to stay in an adjoining room with her mother at the hospice.

"The relief she feels to have all this

support has taken a weight off her shoulders," the woman told counsellors at the hospice.

Since it opened as a 24 hour palliative care facility last September the hospice has had 16 guests stay and pass away and there are people on the waiting list.

The service was established through numerous generous donations from the community that wanted the service it offered.

Carol is calling on the community to help it continue by assisting with the ongoing costs of more than $500,000 a year to employ its team of registered nurses who are specially trained in palliative care.

The hospice aims to enlist the help of 1500 people on the Sunshine Coast to donate just $1 a day or $30 per month to the registered charity to cover these expenses. To help visit https://katierosecottage.org.au ●

TEEWAH BEACH LOW FLYER Police clocked drivers speeding up to 90 km/hr in the 50 km/hr zone along Teewah Beach to Double Island Point over the Australia Day long weekend.

During the Nambour Road Policing Unit operation police conducted issued infringement notices to 24 drivers speeding along the popular camping beach.

They also conducted 774 random breath tests and charged two drug drivers and eight drink drivers, one driving almost three times over the limit with a blood alcohol level of .142 per cent.

Police said they would do all they could to ensure everyone safely enjoys this beautiful location with their family and friends.

Planning has already commenced for ongoing traffic operations throughout 2019 utilising officers from both the Sunshine Coast District (Noosa Police, Road Policing Unit,

Tactical Crime Squad) and Gympie Patrol Group (Rainbow Beach, Tactical Crime Squad).

These operations will include the use of covert speed cameras in unmarked four wheel drive vehicles along with high visibility patrols.

The police action followed warnings to motorists from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) to stay off the dunes and only travel 2-3 hours either side of low tide.

"Driving on the dunes is not permitted, and rangers can issue $261 on-the-spot fines," Ranger Erin Atkinson said.

"Using the dunes as an alternative route is dangerous, and it's prohibited. Not only can it cause damage to your vehicle, it is damaging to the environment and can impact nesting wildlife such as turtles and shorebirds."

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NOOSA TEEN SLIDES TOWARD OLYMPICS

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Noosa teenager Pierce Ludvigsen began his love affair with luge at the age of three when he first saw it on the television while watching the Winter Olympics.

"That's amazing I'd really like to try that," he thought and while that thought never left him he didn't really expect to fulfil his dream.

But in what is akin to Noosa's own version of the Jamaican bobsled team seen in the film Cool Runnings, the Good Shepherd Lutheran College Year 12 student has not only joined the sport but is on track with training for the 2020 Olympics.

In only his second time on ice Pierce was last week hurtling down luge runs in training with the International Luge Federation in St Moritz, Switzerland and competed in the Luge Junior World Cup competition.

It was a series of freak coincidences that landed Pierce in to his chosen sport.

While in the school library a couple of years ago the Winter Olympics were being screened on television and he was watching the luge.

He mentioned it was a sport he had always wanted to try and by chance it was to Karen Flynn of Gympie who just happens to be the junior development coordinator for Luge Australia.

"She was surprised," Pierce said.

Karen is a former luge athlete and has worked in the field for many years in the United States and Australia. Part of her role includes introducing kids to the sport by training them using luge sleds with wheels which are run on the road.

"Pierce was a natural as soon as I put him on the sled," Karen said.

There are no luge tunnels in the southern hemispheres so despite the road training there was no way of knowing how Pierce would be on the ice until he tried it, Karen said.

So in 2017 Pierce travelled to Japan for two weeks training before another two week training session last month at St Moritz, making his total training on ice only four weeks.

Pierce is one of only two young people in Australia training with the International Luge Federation. Ada Lacey of Melbourne also attended the training.

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Pierce with the luge team. thrilled with his progress.

"He just looked so good on the sled," he said.

His training in Australia is largely physical training to maintain his fitness which is not a problem for Pierce who is also an Australian age swimming championships competitor and last year's bronze medal winner in the 7.5km swim at the Queensland Open Water Championships.

Pierce is also involved in volleyball, waterpolo, surfing and skateboarding, gained his Black Belt in karate at the age of 12 and teaches young children to swim at Learn to Swim classes at Diamond Swim School.

Pierce will return to Europe in October to start training for the luge world cup and the Olympics and Karen has confidence in his ability.

"I think he can do it," she said. Anyone interested in luge can contact Karen on email at klf_tville@yahoo.com.au â—?

MAKING SPACE FOR WILDLIFE WITH TREE HOLLOW HOTELS

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Wildlife on the Gold Coast are moving into tree hollow hotels as their rapidly reducing habitat is lost to development.

In a Gold Coast City Council project more than 600 man-made tree hollow homes have been created in selected public trees over the past three years and wildlife are snapping up the spaces, with some residents moving in within an hour of their completion.

Council's senior arborist Marty Harris spoke about the program and its "overwhelming success" at last Friday's environmental forum at Noosa Parks Association.

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existed in Europe, particularly Germany and the UK for 20 to 30 years and had come to Australia in the early 2000s in Melbourne and Mossman.

But the scale of the project on the Gold Coast has far exceeded any other project worldwide.

"It's a game changer," he said. "The data we have derived from it is exciting."Each of the 110 trees in the project has been carefully selected for suitability depending on its structural soundness, location and public safety. Trees in nature corridors have proved more popular than solitary trees.

Marty said the trees are pruned to Australian standards to what he calls a coat hangar and up to six hollows have been

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created in a single tree.

The trees in the project have been monitored and used by researchers to gather information including wildlife behaviour and the temperature in the hollows which has proved to be more consistent and comfortable in comparison to that in bird and possum boxes.

The tree hollows have been inhabited by a range of wildlife including birds, gliders, possums and microbats with uptake of the hollows at more than 85 per cent and some staying longer than others.

Marty spent years working as a tree climber and lopper before taking on the role of arborist placing him in a position to understand both the tree industry and

conservation groups.He said he can see how the habitat creation practice could become commonplace in the tree industry.

"I can see it being embraces as an alternative to removal," he said. "People who can't afford to have a tree removed can reduce it and have hollows cut. It's cheaper and you end up with wildlife. It reconnects people with where they live and what was there before we moved in."

The practice continues to generate support from the community, academics, universities, industries, conservation groups, urban designers and developers as well as local, state and federal governments and has already been expanded into the Logan and Redland areas. â—? noosatoday.com.au

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LAST HURRAH BEFORE THE RENO

BY RON LANE To say that Sunday 3rd February was a happy/sad day for the Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club would have to be the under-statement of the year. It was on this occasion that the biggest crowd in the history of the Supporter Club gathered to bid a sad farewell to this great club house.

The reason for this was that during this week the first major steps in the building of a complete new clubhouse (lifesaving and supporter club facilities ) were taken and this great club as we know it will cease to exist; however to keep the thirsty supporters happy a temporary bar facility will still be available.

It was a mixed crowd of clubbies, old boys, support members, sponsors and local well: despite the rough months ahead all in attendance agreed it was definitely a major step in the right direction. Amongst those present was John Madill of the Madill Family (Madill Motor Group) a family that has been for years a major supporter of lifesaving in our community." This crowd

is absolutely fabulous. It shows the support that both this club and the project has received" Chairman of the building committee Warrick Redwood said, "This is just the start and we thank all for being here today; also their support down through the years.

During the construction we will definitely keep all our people and sponsors informed.

Once the project gets into full swing we will release progress reports and where possible will include dates covering the various stages."

Another in attendance with years of service on the beach and in management was Bill Twigger Life Member of both his club and the Sunshine Coast Branch." "For us this is the start of a new generation. We started in the early 80s working out of a tin shed amongst the sand dunes and now we are embarking on a million dollar project; it just goes to show we must be doing a lot of things right."

I am sure that all the community will join with us at Noosa Today when we say; good luck to all involved. â—?

The Claptomaniacs kept the place hopping.

Deb and Paul Davis, John and Julie Ruberry and Terry and Maree Parker.

Scott and Ami Wolfenven with Vicki Wallace.

Jo and Mark on the deck.

Kim and Anne Sorensen.

Fran and Neville Pelizzari.

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KLIM LEADS THE SUMMER SWIM

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Olympic swimmer Michael Klim was counting the benefits of ocean swimming before he joined the juniors at the Noosa Summer Swim on the weekend.

"Just being out in the elements, the salt, the ocean air and you just feel so much better after it," he said.

The ambassador for the World Series Swim event said while swimming had given him many opportunities in life he wanted to encourage people to share in an activity he loved and learn more about water safety.

Aoife Cherney, 11, came in first for the females in the junior 300m event which pleased the young swimmer who was nervous she may come last.

It was the fourth annual swim for Aoife who was joined by her sister Niamh, 9 in her first ocean swim and dad Adrian swam along to keep watch.

After getting a knock in the head in her last ocean swim at Mooloolaba last year and having to be rescued Aoife regained her confidence in the Saturday ocean.

Swim organiser John Guise said the event had increased its attendance this year with 1500 swimmers signing on.

Now in its sixth year, John said social events including morning yoga and an outdoor cinema had been added to provide something for non-swimmers to enjoy.

For more information visit www. worldseriesswims.com.au/noosa-summerswim â—?

Great day for a swim.

Photo: www.surfshots.com.au

Michael Klim talks about his love of ocean swimming.

Olympians Michael Klim and Libby Trickett congratulate winners of the 3km event.

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The juniors take to the water.

Aoife and Niamh Cherney.

Winners of the 5km swim - Nick Sloman and Kareena Lee. Photo: www.surfshots.com.au

Michael Klim joins Noosa Nippers.

Photo: www.surfshots.com.au

Ladies head off for the 2km swim.

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I want to make these life events less traumatic and less expensive for others.

I’ve been through a divorce myself and with having a larger family, (with kids now

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We are family run, family operated, and family focused. We offer fixed pricing for your peace of mind and a choice of collaborative solutions tailored exclusively for the needs of you and your family. We offer legal aid to eligible clients.

We advise, assist and empower our clients to make appropriate decisions in the best interests of their children (or for the

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What was your first job?

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It was after my divorce, when my children were very little that I decided to study law.

It was a slow process with the children, but I’m glad I did it.

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real estatereal lifestyle estate The number of first home buyers taking out home loans is surging.

FIRST HOME BUYERS ON THE RISE BUDDING home owners are out in force, with the number first-home buyers taking out loans surging to a six-year high.

The proportion of first-time buyers in the home loan market has risen to 18.3 per cent.

According to CommSec chief economics Craig James, first home buyers are celebrating the greater choice of properties on the market, more attractive prices and super-low interest rates.

But getting into the property market is a huge financial commitment that can costs new home buyers more than they might expect.

One-in-five people under 35 save less than 10 per cent of their after-tax income, and 17 per cent save nothing at all, research from financial comparison website Canstar found.

Canstar group executive, financial services, Steve Mickenbecker, said the

first step towards reaching a homeownership goal was committing to a savings plan to reach a 20 per cent deposit plus additional purchase costs.

"First-time buyers should also be aware of the mistakes easily made that could impact their ability to buy, (their) loan application, or cost them more in the long run," he said.

Here are seven tips to help first home buyers avoid financial mistakes that could cost them: 1. Know your budget Use a home-loan borrowing calculator or speak with a lender to find out what the banks may be willing to lend.

2. Save a 20 per cent deposit While not all lenders require a 20 per cent deposit, falling short of this can be costly, with buyers required to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance, sometimes in the range of $15,000.

If you cannot save a 20 per cent deposit, the First Home Owner Grant or having someone to go guarantor may help you avoid LMI. Or consider holding off until you can save more.

3. Understand interest rates Interest rates fluctuate and as rates rise so will the monthly repayments. Read up on what influences interests rates so you're not blindsided when rates increase.

4. Factor in fees Remember to factor in annual fees on a home loan. Some loans, such as package loans, can have annual fees of around $395 that are added to the overall cost of the loan.

5. Keep some savings As well as the purchase price, you may need to for pay stamp duty and a range of other fees, then there are moving costs and furnishing. Do your research before you buy to understand the associated

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B

C

Price Guide

Castaways Beach

Agent Time Address Saturday 9th February 9.00am - 9.30am

Saturday 9th February

B

C

Price Guide

10 S Pacific,179 Weyba Rd 2

2

2

offers over $499,000

Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373 Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373

A

10.00am - 10.30am

10/512 David Low Way

4

3

2

$2,895,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519 10.00am - 10.00am

7/213 Gympie Terrace

2

2

1

offers over $620,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

7 Antipodes Close

5

3

2

EOI

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804 10.00am - 10.30am

18/152 Noosa Parade

2

2

1

$595,000

Coolum Beach Saturday 9th February 10.00am - 10.30am

23 Perry Street

3

2

2

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049

Wednesday 13th February 10.00am - 10.30am

23 Perry Street

3

2

2

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049

11.00am - 11.30am

1/17 William Street

3

3

2

$1,687,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

1/19 Laburnum Crescent 3

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0407 708 860

12.00pm - 12.30pm

7/76 Hilton Terrace

2

2

1

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0433 237 422

12.00pm - 12.30pm

24/67 Gibson Road

3

2

1

$1,095,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

4

4

2

$2,495,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

4

4

2

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770

Noosa Waters Saturday 9th February

Saturday 9th February

1.00pm - 1.30pm

323 Sunrise Road

7

5

8

Auction

14 Masthead Quay

Garwoods Estate Agents - 0411 862 954 Sunday 10th February 11.00am - 11.30am

Noosa Heads

155 Shorehaven Drive

Peregian Beach

Saturday 9th February 9.00am - 9.30am

19/2 Serenity Close

2

2

1

$695,000

10.00am - 10.30am

11 Cooran Court

4

3

2

Contact Agent

11.00am - 11.30am

16 Wild Apple Court

4

3

3

$1,490,000

11.00am - 11.30am

5/1 Peza Court

2

1

1

Auction

11.00am - 11.30am

4/10 Serenity Close

3

2

2

$1,785,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 980 247

11.00am - 11.30am

6 Smoke Bush Drive

3

2

2

$1,050,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034 Saturday 9th February

12.00pm - 12.30pm

20 Sanctuary Avenue

4

3

3

$1,595,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034 10.00am - 10.30am

12.00pm - 12.30pm

17/8 Serenity Close

3

3

2

$1,950,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

2/8 Serenity Close

3

3

2

$1,685,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325 Saturday 9th February Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034 11.30am - 12.30pm

19 Mimosa Street

3

3

2

$1,159,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373 1.30pm - 2.00pm Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804

11 Newport Street

4

2

2

$675,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

21 Resolute Street

4

3

2

$1,295,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0407 708 860 11.00am - 11.30am

9 Kiamba Court

5

4

4

Price Guide $4.5M

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 980 247 11.00am - 11.45am

6 Ridgeway Street

4

3

2

$2,250,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

4 Woodlark Rise

3

3

2

$1,250,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

Sunday 10th February

Sunrise Beach

2.00pm - 2.45pm

12.00pm - 12.30pm

3 Natasha Avenue

4

4

4

EOI

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770

1.00pm - 1.30pm

5/1 Peza Court

2

1

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804

5

3

2

$2,575,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770

3

2

1

$1,900,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

Auction Diary

Monday 11th February 12.00pm - 12.30pm

18 Witta Circle

Wednesday 13th February 11.00am - 11.30am

29/2 Noosa Drive

Doonan Saturday 9th February 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Noosa Springs 146/61 Noosa Springs Dr 3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049

7

5

8

Auction

Garwoods Estate Agents - 0411 862 954

2

1

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804

146/61 Noosa Springs Dr 3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0407 708 860

Sunday 10th February 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Wednesday 13th February 11.30am - 12.00pm

323 Sunrise Road

Noosa Heads

Saturday 9th February 11.30am - 12.00pm

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

11.00am - 11.30am

Doonan 12.00pm - 1.00pm

Agent

146/61 Noosa Springs Dr 3

2

2

Auction

5/1 Peza Court

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049 Saturday 2nd March 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Noosaville

Noosaville

Friday 8th February 10.00am - 10.30am

7/213 Gympie Terrace

2

2

1

offers over $620,000

1.00pm - 1.30pm

3/164 Noosa Parade

2

1

1

$375,000

Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373 Saturday 23rd February Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325 11.00am - 11.30am

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STATE TO REFORM RENTAL LAWS QUEENSLAND’S tenancy laws are set for a shake up this year.

The state government is expected to finalise its on-going review of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act in the first half of the year.

Late in 2018 about 130,000 tenants, rental property owners and property managers were consulted though the Open Doors to Renting Reform initiative, on a raft of topics from keeping pets, to property condition, flexibility and security and application processes.

The last full-scale review and changes to tenancy regulations date back to the 1970s.

Many Queenslanders see investing in rental properties as a way of securing their financial future, and 32 per cent of households no finding their homes in the rental market.

When launching the review, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said it was “well and truly time” for another review, saying all Queenslanders deserved a safe, secure and sustainable home.

“My Government wants Queensland to have contemporary residential tenancy laws that protect tenants and property owners alike and improve stability in the rental market,” Ms Palaszczuk said.

Tenancy associations have welcomed

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the review, saying with more people renting long-term, laws need to change to allow renters to make a property their home.

But Real Estate Institute of Queensland chief executive officer Antonia Mercorella has expressed concern about a potential power

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BEING SINGLE IS NOT ALL BAD

LENSCAPE

You know what time of year it is? It’s that time of the year when singles are reminded of their solitude.

I have actually never had a Valentine’s Day with someone before ... ever. So, I often wonder what it’s like to get all dressed up and taken out to some fancy restaurant by a Valentine.

This day reiterates the sad fact that many of us singles will be forever alone.

All one can do is simply go about their day as per normal. Then, perhaps open a bottle of wine and enjoy a pizza for two (with no judgement) in the comfort of PJs and the familiar glow of the television screen.

And then, one can look forward to the discounted flowers and chocolates on February 15. It’s not all that bad.

Brigid Muir, Cooroy

AN EPISODE OF CROWD MADNESS Every society seems destined to suffer one episode of crowd madness.

They range from the Dutch Tulip Mania in 1636, the British South Sea Bubble in 1720, the hyper-inflation in the Weimar Republic in 1923 and in Zimbabwe in 2008, the Y2K scare, stock market booms and busts, and evil eras of murderous madness like those of the Bolsheviks in Russia, the Red Guards in China and Pol Pot in Cambodia.

Today we have a modern madness, less dramatic but more insidious, which affects the whole affluent west. It is a phobia about hydro-carbon energy which is now blamed for every natural disaster, and a parallel worship of everything “green”.

“Green energy” is a relic from a bygone era when most humans lived or worked on farms and relied on animal power, windmills, sailing ships, solar energy and biomass. Subsidising, mandating and promoting its use in modern urbanised industrial society is a con-trick worthy of every shady salesman of past manias.

Weather-dependent “green energy” suits some applications, but is unreliable and destabilises electricity grids. It is destroying Australian industry and jobs and harming consumers, while disfiguring the landscape and having no measurable effect on global temperature.

Manias always end badly. Suffering electricity consumers will eventually revolt and we will abandon the modern green mania.

But as Churchill once said: “How much greater the cost, for each day’s delay.”

Viv Forbes, Noosa

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UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE

VALID OPINIONS

It appears Dr Ken Lynn (NT 31 January) believes in the CO2 is a dangerous pollutant myth perpetrated by corrupt UN bureaucrats assisted by Al Gore and James Hansen a former NASA meteorologist and an avid anti-coal activist.

Science is based on evidence from repeatable experiments not on the outputs of invalid computer models such as those used by the UN’s IPCC. There is no evidence that CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels or from any natural source causes an increase in the temperature of the atmosphere.

The reason there is no evidence is that it is physically impossible for CO2 molecules to heat anything. CO2 is a low energy molecule used to extinguish fires, not accelerate them.

A few facts for Ken. The atmosphere is a mixture of gases and as such obeys the gas laws, in particular the Maxwell-Boltzmann speed distribution law, a fact noted by Einstein in his 1917 paper “The Quantum Theory of Radiation”. The motions of the gas molecules in the atmosphere are affected by the Earth’s gravitational field. Enormous amounts of energy are required to keep all the gases in the atmosphere moving. The bulk of this energy comes from the Sun, not CO2.

Ken should apply his profound knowledge of quantum physics and convey to the reader his understanding of how the motions of the molecules of the minor trace gas CO2 will cause dangerous global warming.

John Turner, Noosa Heads

I have been reading with interest the comments about CO2 and climate change. I am not an expert and unlike some readers don’t pretend to be. There seems to a mass acceptance that CO2 is the cause of our problems and 97 per cent of scientists agree on this point is unnerving - where does this figure come from? (I have heard this figure stated but have seen many scientists disagree with this theory). People should do their own research and try and find various different arguments and then decide. There is a valid scientific opinion by Professor Ian Clark who states categorically that CO2 is NOT a driving force of climate change. If you care to watch his presentation to the Canadian Senate Committee you may change your mind or at least agree that there is doubt about the validity of the CO2 claim. You can see this video here https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_ fbid=10156510338479724&id=566349723.

I am just trying to point out that there is scientific opinion out there that contradicts the claim and they should keep their minds open on the subject. The case is not closed.

Gary Welsh, Sunrise Beach

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DEPLORABLE WASTE OF MONEY On reading the various comments regarding climate change I can understand why people think that reducing CO2 emissions will alter the course of climate change. The media is largely betrothed to the idea, particularly the more left leaning outlets. On the face of it, it’s easy to point the finger and jump to the conclusion, that if both CO2 and global temperatures are increasing then surely CO2 is the cause. But as records show, CO2 has always increased after warming occurs. Previous ice ages have endured CO2 levels 10 times our current level, yet the ice has not melted. But you are correct, anthropogenic CO2 is being produced and yes global warming appears to have gained pace.

However, as a general practitioner with an astrophysics and teaching background I have a reasonable understanding of the climate science as well as a healthy interest in the well-being of our communities. I can assure you that spending trillions of dollars in the hope of altering the course of climate change is a deplorable waste of money. Adaptation is a far smarter goal, it's achievable and it's far cheaper. I attach below a small synopsis.

There is little denial that global warming

exists or that CO2 contributes to a warmer planet. But ask the scientific question “does increasing CO2 at 400ppm have any discernable warming effect?” and a couple of significant difficulties arise.

Firstly, the numerous mathematical theories have inherent error margins that are orders of magnitude greater than the effect they are trying to measure.

Secondly, there is no empirical way to differentiate the warming from other anthropogenic or natural causes and makes measuring causal relationship beyond 400ppm very difficult.

It is an unenviable conundrum of having an unmeasurable conclusion to an indefinite theory. This is also known as pseudoscience.

Unenviable, unless of course you are a scientist, in which case this conundrum opens the funding door to anyone silly enough to want to fund such a conundrum.

The theories by their mathematical nature will never be more exact. And there is no likelihood of empirical evidence revealing that global warming is caused by increasing CO2. The effect at 400ppm, if any, is simply swamped by other forcing factors.

By deduction the current warming is not discernibly different to the natural warming variability following the last ice age. Certainly heat island effects from urbanisation, excessive tree clearing and homogenisation of temperature records have skewed data. Incorrect and exaggerated premonitions have further contributed to the alarmism.

The bottom line conclusion is that spending of trillions of dollars on vain attempts to reduce CO2, believing that it will somehow alter the climate, is a deplorable waste of money.

It takes a brave politician to speak out against this CO2 pseudoscience. A pseudoscience that has been warped and perpetuated by the research dollar, a UN bent on securing funding for its own existence, CO2 trading incentives, and a Green ideology smitten with misguided activism. This super-tanker of a belief will take a lot to turn around.

If you are still worried about CO2, then Bjorn Lomborg’s work at the Copenhagen Consensus Centre needs to be read. The centre researches IPCC recommendations, some 200 plus goals that aim to reduce climate change through CO2 reduction. Even if the goals were attained, the centre reaches the same conclusion. Spending trillions of dollars will have little discernable effect on global warming. Bjorn’s advice, adapt and spend the money on more achievable goals.

No denial, just realism. More anthropogenic C02 will have no discernible effect other than the proven beneficial effect of greening the planet. No doubt about it, the spending of trillions of dollars chasing unachievable goals is a deplorable waste of money.

If you are still not convinced, then consider that China alone increases its CO2 output by the same total output as Australia every year. By any consideration, aiming to reduce Australia’s CO2 output to reduce global warming is clearly a futile exercise.

Adaptation is the only definitive solution and, at a fraction of the cost, is a far cheaper alternative. Invest in the achievable goals of clean water, crop adaptation, improved health, better education, cheaper electricity and eradication of disease. The Green ideology needs to return to planting trees that will reduce heat island effects, encourage rainfall and regenerate natural habitats.

The continued spending of trillions of dollars on unachievable goals must be condemned as a deplorable waste of money. It is far preferable to invest in definitive and achievable goals that will generate measurable improvement in our lives.

Dr Rupert Good, Noosa noosatoday.com.au

WHAT’S ON

LOOKING FOR LOVE ONLINE Tinder Surprise written by Sherelle Scott and directed by much loved actor, Jannine Ritchie, is loads of fun and laughs.

A bunch of girlfriends that have known each other since high school get together once a month for a drink.

Now aged in their 50's they find themselves single and discovering love in crazy places.One regales the others with tales of her exploits only to find she is not the only one experiencing the delights of Mr Grey.

The third play, Context, directed by John McMahon, inspires the technologically challenged to get hip and look at the possibilities of finding love via a dating app.

Unable to live without her mobile phone, Andrea introduces her newly divorced, friend Jody to the joys of owning one.

HOTDATESDOTCOM will be on show at Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville, from 14-23 February.

Phone 5449 9343 or visit www. noosaartstheatre.org.au

MASON RACK PLAYS AT THE BUNKER set them apart from everything and everyone else.

Tickets $15 plus booking fee through Oztix or at the Imperial Hotel (Phone 5442 8811). $20 at the door.

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Festival favourites and blues rock powerhouse The Mason Rack Band will take to the stage in The Bunker at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Saturday 9 February. This is not a show to miss.

Winners of 'Live Act of The Year' at the 2018 Gold Coast Music Awards, The Mason Rack Band are on fire with their new single 'Time Again' hitting number one on the AMRAP regional charts.

Having played 12 international tours and over 2,500 live shows, The Mason Rack Band are dragging blues kicking and screaming into the 21st Century. They have appeared at many of Australia's leading festivals including Byron Bluesfest, Blues On Broadbeach, Gympie Muster, Adelaide International Guitar Festival and Airlie Beach Music Fest as well as festivals in Germany, Netherlands, Italy and Canada.

The raspy vocals of lead frontman Mason Rack have been described by fans as one of the sexiest voices in the blues music scene with flashes from Tom Waits and Led Zeppelin.

As far as live performance "MRB" are entertainment monsters. Their drum duels, on-stage antics and signature movements

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It's an apt opening for a show on a subject that relies so heavily on Apps - Valentines Day marks the beginning of Noosa Arts Theatre's three-play performance, HOTDATESDOTCOM. Everyone is looking for love in these three comedies that are locally written, directed and acted and sure to bring a smile.

Once Bitten written by Sue Sewell and directed by Sue Clapham explores the dilemma - are all online relationships legit?

Pixie is 70, lives alone with her dog in the back of beyond and is thinking there is more to life.

So she overcomes her distrust of men after divorcing an unfaithful husband and asks Google for help.

Her two busy daughters (who visit every six months or so) become alarmed when they hear of her plans to move to Africa to live with her newfound online partner, Charles, and work in his clinic for disadvantaged children. Pixie is positive about her future, but will her plans work out the way she expected?

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BACK TO THE ’60S WITH ANNIE JEFFS Annie Jeffs has spent most of her life on stage. This is in no way an exaggeration, after 25 years performing for audiences both big and small, throughout Australia, the stage has become Annie's natural habitat.

Sunshine Coast audiences are fortunate to be able to witness this performer roam free.

The talented songstress specialises in laid back classics from the 60's and 70's. With her talented vocals many feel as though they are hearing their favourites in a new light. For those who missed out on the era of Flower Power,

you can count on Annie Jeffs to transport you back in time - making you feel as if The Beetles, Bob Dylan, or The Beachboys might come on stage next.

However, Annie Jeffs is not a one trick pony. The whirlwind performer can whip out a power ballad just as skilfully.You can catch the astounding Annie Jeffs at the Tewantin Noosa RSL on Thursday 7 February from 6pm. For a great view, don't forget to book a table in the Bistro Restaurant and at the same time you can also book your seat on the courtesy bus on 5447 1766.

Noosa residents have an one-off opportunity to enjoy a menu from the executive chef of Australia's best hotel, best new hotel and best regional hotel, Jackalope Hotel, as awarded by Gourmet Traveller.

Executive chef Guy Stanaway, who oversees Jackalope's two restaurants, Doot Doot Doot and the Rare Hare will be sharing the kitchen with executive chef Zeb Gilbert at Ibento, Wasabi Restaurant to prepare an 8-course degustation on 20 February.

Guy's culinary began his career at Christchurch's small luxury property, The George Hotel before taking on roles at two world-class Aman Resorts properties -Amanbagh in remote Rajasthan and Bali's Amankila. This experience was a perfect fit for the accomplished young chef who could combine his loves of travel, culture, and cooking with indigenous ingredients. Unsurprisingly half a decade in Asia has left an indelible mark on this native Kiwi's palate and plates - a fluency in balance and a respect for the importance of texture and the result will be on show at this special Chef's Table Event. Both Guy and Zeb are fervent supporters of their local farmers and producers and will bring together local, regional ingredients to create an exclusive, once only menu. Each course will be thoughtfully matched with a premium beverage hand selected by Wasabi's sommelier.

Tickets are $250 per guest. Phone 5449 2443.

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17, Un-common. 19, Yarn (anag). 20, Inside story.

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COMMUNITY UPDATES RED CROSS MEETING Our first meeting of the year will be held at 9.30 am on Friday 15 February at The Forum, Laguna Retirement Village, Lake Weyba Drive Noosaville. Even if you have never attended one of our meetings, we are more than happy for you to join us. For more information email Marilla at nt.branch@hotmail.com

THURSDAY GIRLS The first Thursday Girls Ladies lunch for 2019 in aid of our Educational Support Programme in the Noosa Shire State Schools will be held at Locale, 62 Hastings Street at 12.30pm on Thursday 28 February. Cost $45. For further information and bookings email Neridah Rooseboom on nrooseboom@bigpond.com

NOOSA DISTRICT ORCHID AND FOLIAGE SOCIETY This time of the year is flowering time for many of the spotted Cattleyas. This type of orchid originates from South America and has been hybdrised to grow just about anywhere. Our climate on the Sunshine Coast is ideal for their cultivation. Our next meeting is on 9 February at the Tinbeerwah hall at 1pm. Visitors are very welcome and if you have a problem plant bring it along. For more information phone Linda on 0427 570 022 or find us on Facebook.

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such as Greece, Macedonia, Romania and Italy. Partners not needed. Only $5. Beginners and visitors always welcome. Phone Danni on 5471 0409.

PHOTOS FOLLOW THE TIDES Intertidal - A solo photography exhibition of Jack Worpole's work studying the Noosa National Park Tidal Zone will be on display at Thomas Surfboards, Noosaville until 15 February.

The English photographer uses analogue cameras and takes inspiration from everyday situations as he aims to tell a story through his vision.

"After I got sight of my test shots I realised I was drawn to the tidal zone and set forth to create a photo study from first point to sunshine beach.This brought me joy in understanding and connecting with the headland," Jack said.

The exhibition can be seen at Thomas Surfboards, 4 Project Avenue, Noosaville.

For more information email jackworpole@gmail.com or phone 0411 751 196 or visit www.jackworpole.com ●

COOLUM AND DISTRICT RED CROSS The next Red Cross meeting will be held on Wednesday 13 February at 10:15 am at Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club, Coolum Beach. Come and join us for a coffee and find out what we do. Phone Leonie on 0411 248 505.

LADIES, EXPAND YOUR SOCIAL CIRCLE Women's social group for women who want to meet new people and get out more. Walks, book clubs, monthly dinners, craft and more.

Contact via the website www.lifebeyond30. com.au

INTRODUCTION TO ZEN BUDDHISM

LADIES PROBUS CLUB The ladies Probus Club of Noosa Heads next meeting will be on Thursday 14 February at the Forum Hall Laguna Estate at 10am. The Guest speaker is Jean Ledwidge who will speak on The Origin of the English language.

The outing is breakfast at Mr Jones and Me on Thursday 28 February at 8.30 am.

For more information call Kim on 5455 3860 or Pam on 5450 6017.

COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERT Yandina will hold its first ACMA country music concert for the year, welcoming the popular Mick Los Angeles as guest artist at Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road on on Saturday 9 February 1-5pm. Entry $8. Concession $6. Enquiries to Shirley on 0408 582386.

WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 11 Feb to Friday 15 February.

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

Kitchen: Len, Stephen, Geoff.

Tuesday Drivers: Alice, Liz, Tania and Friends, John and Pet, Prani and Peter, Fiona, Kevin and Rob. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Jo, Cristine, Maree.

Wednesday Drivers: Hugh and Randal, Maryellen and Leon, Gary, Liz and Liz, Dawn, Maggie, Bill and Margaret.

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

Thursday Drivers: Denise, Heidi, Jenny and Kevin, Victor, Ingrid and Bob, Sharon, Prani and Peter.

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

Friday Drivers: Maya, Jan and Bob, Peter, Driver needed run D, Sarah and Kerryanne, Margaret and Ray, Rosalie and Jack.

Kitchen: Sandy, Elfie, Mark, 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. noosatoday.com.au

FRIDAY ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM This week's guest speaker at Noosa Parks Association's Friday Environment Forum will be Oceanographer, Dr Geoff Gearheart who works in marine conservation in West Papua advising local non-government organisations on sea turtle conservation.

In 2005 Geoffrey teamed up with a local, non-profit group to save Raja Ampat's most important sea turtle nesting sites from poachers. Dr Gearheart now leads conservationists and nature lovers on expeditions to West Papua to experience first- hand some of the natural wonders of this remote corner of our planet. Learn more about his work at geoffreygearheart.com and come along to the Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive Noosaville on February 8 to hear about his initiatives. Coffee and a chat are on offer from 10am with the forum commencing at 10.30am. Join Valda and the Interpretive Birding group by meeting in the car park at 8.30am. All welcome. Visit www.noosaparks. org.au for more information.

NOOSA MEN’S SHED Have available a selection of Native Bee Boxes For Sale. Call by on a Wednesday Morning between 10 am and noon to organise a purchase. Other garden accoutrements (like Adirondack chairs, Bird Houses and Wooden Wheelbarrows) are also available. Situated in Wallum Lane near Noosa Springs.

Botanic Gardens Guided Walk.

Join the Friends of the Noosa Botanic Gardens on an hour long walk through the gardens on Sunday 24 February from 8am. Sunscreen, insect repellent and a bottle of water are all recommended. Meet at the shelter shed near the entrance.

CONVICT ANCESTRY REVEALED "All for a Hat and a Handkerchief " is a film produced by Faye Patrick telling of her ancestor's experiences as a convict in Van Dieman's Land. Faye has researched the Tasmanian Archives to compile a grim record of convict life and a graphic account of British Government policies to convicts. The film which covers five generations from 1812 to 2018 will be presented at 1pm on Saturday 9 February at the Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald St, Cooroy. Cooroy-Noosa Family and

Local History Group's Win Wynn will hold a beginners research group at 9am on Monday 11 February to book phone 3129 0356, for more visit www.genealogy-noosa.org.au

TEWANTIN-NOOSA NATIONAL SENIORS The next meeting is on Thursday 21 February at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL at 9.30am for morning tea followed by a short meeting and our guest speaker is Gary Church, Road Trauma Unit. Our Bus trip is on Wednesday 13 February to Spirit House, Yandina and the Ginger Factory. Everyone welcome. Phone Norm on 3129 0540.

HOUNDS FUNDRAISER Friends of the Hound and Story Dogs will be selling sausages and raffle tickets at Bunnings Noosa on Friday 8 February. Come and meet a beautiful Greyhound and Story Dog.

CANCER COUNCIL MEETING Noosa Branch of Cancer Council Queensland will meet on 8 February at 10am at Noosa Leisure Centre, opposite library. Phone Annie for enquiries an 0409 385 566. All welcome and new volunteers needed.

ART AT SUNSHINE Sunshine Beach artist Marty Foster will be exhibiting six of his paintings at Cinque Terre Restaurant and Pizzeria on Duke Street, Sunshine Beach. The exhibition will run for about six weeks and then be replaced with more of his work.

NOOSA TOASTMASTERS 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 Luke Bourne one 0404297582 or email noosatoastmasters@gmail.com.

TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING Dance for fun and exercise at the Tewantin Uniting Church Hall, Werin Street, on Fridays at 9.30am with the Noosa Folk Dancers. Learn traditional dances from countries

Learn authentic Zen at Doonan on two Saturdays 16th & 23rd February 9am-12md. Cost is $60 for it all. All fees will be donated to one of the poorest schools in India sponsored by Bodhgaya Development Association. This workshop will cover Zen meditation, history and philosophy. Learn how to use meditation to create calm and peace in your life and learn how to sit to minimise stress on the body. This course is conducted by Barry Farrin Roshi. Phone Barry 0407114761 to book.

TEWANTIN NOOSA GARDEN CLUB The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club will be on Monday 11 February 2019. The club meets on the 2nd Monday of each month (except December and January) at 1pm for 1.30pm start, in the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil St, Tewantin.

February speaker is Adam Woodhams garden guru and project designer presenting a virtual tour on Norfolk Island. Visitors welcome. Contact Yvonne Astill 5471 0603 or tewantinnoosagardenclub.com

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MEETING The Christian Fellowship of Noosa meets each Sunday at 9.30 am at the CWA Hall, Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin. We are an inter-denominational Christian Fellowship and welcome all visitors. Our Speaker for Sunday 10 February is Peter Evans and the topic is My God is Alive. Our Speaker for Sunday 17 February is Norm Flett and the topic is Jesus the Miraculous Healer. The service is followed by morning tea. Phone Chris 5448 5762.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR SUNSHINE BUTTERFLIES Sunshine Butterflies seeks volunteers to work as part of a volunteer team to assist in general gardening in mornings from 8am either weekly or fortnightly in this role for as little as a few hours per shift. We are also looking for flexible volunteers to assist in our programs in cooking, sewing, art, singing when and as needed on weekdays from 9am3pm. Visit www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au or phone Lyn Stack on 5470 2830.

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 ●

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PLAY RUGBY THIS YEAR - HERE’S HOW Its time to dust off the boots and get ready for Rugby season 2019.

If you are a brand new player or an experienced one the Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club are all-inclusive club. From juniors under 6 age there are pathways right through to our senior grades which includes A Grade, Reserves, Colts and Ladies. The Club also hosts the annual Noosa International Rugby Sevens. With seven a side Rugby Union becoming more popular the Club also has many boys and girls teams in all age groups in the Sunshine Coast Seven's Competition. The junior and senior areas of the Club are supported by strong volunteer committees focused on the welfare of players.

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Junior sign-on and kit collection will be at the Dolphins ground, Bicentennial Drive Sunrise Beach on Friday 8 and 15 February from 3.30-6pm.

Junior Pre-season fitness has commenced for U 11 upwards on Friday afternoons 4-5pm. Official training commences Friday 1 March.

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SATURDAY There were 243 players in the Saturday Monthly Medal on 2 February. Scratch rating (M) 72.0 Winners: A Grade: Tama Stana 65, Brett Clarke 66, George Giblett 69.

B Grade: Clark Plasier 69, Ronald Read 70 C/B, Bruce Hallett 70 C/B. C Grade: Bob McCormick 67 C/B, Jon Lawrence 67, Michael Norman 68.

Place Getters: Dale Robinson 70, Harry Roberts 70 C/B, Glenn Bolton 70, Mal Price 71 C/B, Robert Knott 71 C/B, Jerome Stuart 71 C/B, Alan Laird 71 C/B, Frank Gava 71 C/B, Toby Harding 71, Jason Finn 72 C/B, Mike Quincey 72 C/B, Robert Upham 72 C/B, Jim Harpley 72 C/B, Graeme Rickard 72 C/B, Thomas Loveridge 72 C/B, Tim Dolan 72, Brian Jackson 73 C/B, Neville Hazlett 73 C/B, David Gerrard 73 C/B. Nearest to Pin: A Grade: James O'Connor, Toby Harding, Stephen Mccaul, Toby Harding.

B Grade: Ron Higginbotham, Mark Ostwald, Dwight Bandman, Michael Clayton.

C Grade: Michael O Reilly, Frank Gava, Dale Robinson, Dieter Hoffmann.

SATURDAY There were 216 players in the Saturday 2 Ball Aggregate Stableford on 26 January.

Scratch rating (M) 71.0 Overall Winners: Tama Stana & Rafferty Noar 79 Grant Baker & Mark Ostwald 77 Kevin O'Farrell & David Gerrard 76 C/B Place Getters: Greg Bee & Wim Janssen 76, Mike Quincey & Edmond Bonnici 75 C/B, Kevin Richter & Paul Davis 75, Steve Grey & Rod Allen 74 C/B, Coman Reynolds &

Rodney Vaughan 74, David Stephens & Guy Williams 73, John Wex & Dave Stewart 72 C/B, Brian Roper & Frank Mcintyre 72 C/B, Douglas Byrnes & Clark Plasier 72 C/B. Nearest to Pin: A Grade: Edmond Bonnici, Richard Van Den Heuvel, John Hillis, Gus Torney.

B Grade: Jorma Rusanen, Bernie Phillips, Greg Bee, Ken Morrow.

C Grade: Phil Grieve, Roderick Mclaurin, Frank Gava, Dave Potter.

TUESDAY There were 210 players in the Tuesday Club Single Stableford on 29th January. Scratch rating (M) 71.0 Winners: A Grade: Rodney Vaughan 42, Bruce Blakemore 40 C/B, Brett Clarke 40 C/B, Coman Reynolds 40.

B Grade: Chris Misios 42, Dean Jeffrey 41 C/B, Andrew Amos 41, Robin Versluys 40.

C Grade: John Loader 38 C/B, Marc Murray 38, Dave Wellington 37 C/B, George Pantazopoulos 37 C/B. Place getters: Murray Mcmillan 39, Toby Harding 38, Ken Morrow 37 C/B, Paul Neate 37 C/B, Tony Haack 37 C/B, John Tidy 37 C/B, Dave Whitehead 37 C/B, Bruno Zigliotto 37 C/B, John Curtiss 37 C/B, Bart Jaques 37 C/B, Donald O'Donnell 37 C/B, Doug Rogers 37 C/B, Jerome Stuart 37 C/B, Darren Wylie 37, Robert Paech 36 C/B, Michael Kerz 36 C/B, Michael Clayton 36 C/B, Robert Tasker 36 C/B, Peter Buhk 36 C/B, Clive Hart 36 C/B. Nearest to Pin: A Grade: John Mierocha, Nathan Howie, Nick Walley, Brett Clarke.

B Grade: Derek Pousette, John Curtiss, Peter Baynes, Michael Clayton.

C Grade: Tom Healey, Peter McDonald, Denis Daebritz, George Pantazopoulos. ●

NOOSA PAR 3 RESULTS Noosa Par 3 February Monthly Mug was sponsored by the club on 2 February.

A Grade Nett first : Joan Bradley - 52 (2 way countback) A Grade Nett second : Dave Kalbrunner - 52 B Grade Nett first : Neil Webb - 51 B Grade Nett second : Maria Kirikino 53 A Grade Gross : Rusty Milliner - 60 B Grade Gross : Neil Webb - 64 Greens Hit A Grade : Dave Kalbrunner - 8

B Grade : Norm Barnes - 5 Nearest to Pin:Hole 3 - Neil Webb Hole 5 - Dave Kalbrunner Hole 16 - Lynne Boyle Hole 17 - Jean Beasley Hole 18 - Dave Francis Ball Run Down: Mike Boyle, Duncan Chesney 53, Neil Beasley, Leon Turner, Richard Poutu, David Stokes 54, Zane Jesberg, Jill Hill , Bob Forrest 55.

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BILLY AND ANTON'S WIN A HAT TRICK

BY JOY RINGROSE In final World Cup Qualifier of the 201819 season at Sale on Saturday, Cooran's Billy Raymont easily won the class, giving him a hat trick three straight wins in the highest level showjumping classes in the nation.

With 16 competitors tackling the challenging Sale WC track, only three combinations managed to go clear in the first round, Billy Raymont and Anton, James Harvey and Tyrone, and the eventual winners of the 2018/2019 Australasian World Cup Qualifier Season, Aaron Hadlow and Vahlinvader.

Fellow Sunshine Coaster Kate Hinschen, on Finch Farm Cadel, finished this round on four jumping penalties.

Kate finished the WC series in second place. Both Kate and Aaron Hadlow were able to compete in seven and eight qualifiers respectively, as were many of the other 50 contestants.

Although Billy was overseas for most of the World Cup qualifiers, his three wins gave him third place in the 2018-19 series.

In the Sale WC the top twelve combinations were brought back for the second round jump-off, with an impressive seven clear rounds recorded.

However things didn't go quite to plan for two of the clear rounds from Round One, with Andrew Lamb and CP Argento picking up four penalties and Aaron Hadlow and Vahlinvader taking two rails for eight penalties.

Because they had the fastest first round, Billy and Anton only needed to jump clear, and under time, to take the class.

With the pressure off Billy demonstrated his skill and experience to safely pilot Anton around the course, finishing clear in the

Billy and Anton win a hat trick.

sportsmanship, help to other riders, competition success, and passing on of his skills to others as he does through his numerous show jumping clinics.

third fastest time of 54.47 seconds.

Billy had another honour this week, being named Equestrian Queensland's Equestrian of the Year 2018, for his

Billy and Anton can be seen competing here in March for the Sunshine Coast Showjumping Club's Grand Weekend of Showjumping. ●

TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS RESULTS Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club results for Monday 28 January - RSL Bowls, Round 1 I McCallum team - 16 ends + 6 win pts (22/22) d D Clark team - 5 ends (5/5) K Brooks team -14 ends + 6 win pts (20/20) d M Townson team - 7 ends (7/7) J Dibble team - 12 ends + 6 win pts (18/18) d R Evans team - 9 ends (9/9) P Rieck team -12 ends + 6 win pts (18/18) d K Coghlan team - 8 ends (8/8) D Lansley team - 11 ends + 6 win pts (17/17) d K Muir team - 10 ends (10/10) B Andrews team - 11ends + 6 win pts (17/17) d D Birt team - 10 ends (10/10) Round 2 will be at Pomona Bowls Club on Monday 25th February.

Fours W 22-18. 2/60-1/62 Win to Tewantin.

Mens Gr8 - Division 5 Green Round 1 against Pomona. Pairs: W 21-18, W 18-17.

Fours: L 14-22. 2/53-1/57 Win to Tewantin.

Ladies Gr8 - Division 1 Diamond Round 1 - against Club Kawana. Pairs: L 11-19, W 30-18.

Fours: L 116-25. 1/57-2/62 Win to Club Kawana.

Saturday 2 February Premier 7 - Division 1 Section 3 Round 3 travelled to Brisbane for a 10am game against New Farm. Very competitive and close game: Singles L 28-31, Pairs L 16-22 and Fours team came away with a win 18-17. Team Totals Tewantin 1-62, New Farm 2-70. Round 4 will be a Home Game against Ferny Grove.

Mens Gr8 - Division 5 Orange Round 1 against Coolum Beach. Pairs: W 25-14, L 13-30.

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Tuesday 29 January Madills 2 Bowl Nominated Evening Bowls W: J Zemler, P Boltong, M Boltong, M Trembath. R/up: J Boyer, V Bush, J Boakes.

Wednesday 30 January Laguna Retirement Estate Men's Bowls W: C Topliff, D Clark. R/up: S Bowie, A McCall.

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TNBC Jackpot Pairs W: J Boyle, S Bowie. R/up: A Lewis, P Vignon.

Anyone interested in learning to play lawn bowls is invited to attend at the Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club on Saturday mornings at 8.45am.

Coaching is free, and bowls are provided.

Bring a hat and flat soled shoes (if you have).

For further information ring Dennis on 5447 7768. ●

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DOUBLE FEATURE IN FINALS

BY RANDALL WOODLEY The big news this week from the TewantinNoosa Cricket Club is that both the First Grade and the Fourth Grade teams will be playing next Sunday, February 10, in the Sunshine Coast Cricket Association One-day Finals. The Firsts will be playing their longtime adversaries, Caboolture Snakes at their ground in a 50 overs match. The Fourths will travel to Palmwoods to play their 40 over final. Both matches will commence at 10.30am and it is hoped that many supporters will travel to either Caboolture or Palmwoods to support the boys.

Last Saturday the formats of the fixture matches changed to two-day games and all four teams are in positions to gain points.

FIRSTS travelled to Glasshouse who won the toss and decided to bat first. As has been the tradition this season, the TNT spearheads did not disappoint reducing the Glasshouse Rangers to 4-22 in the first hour. It was absolute class bowling with the new ball from Scott Aufderheide and Tom Freshwater. Glasshouse dug in and played cautiously to go to lunch at 4-60 off 30 overs.

Once the ball softened it was a harder slog for the bowlers but after lunch more wickets fell and Glasshouse were in trouble at 8 for 104. However, the long day became longer as their late order put up a fight taking their score to 190 when Scott Aufderheide claimed his 6th wicket. One of their middle order batsmen remained not out on 84.

Scott ended with 6 for 55 off 21 overs

Women's cricket match played at Read Park last Saturday. taking his season tally to 36 wickets. He was well supported by Freshwater who took 2 and Jarrod Officer and Cody Rzeszkowlski, one each.

TNT had 17 overs to bat which was going to be a tough task in the fading light. Two wickets fell early before teenager, Sam Baker and captain Jake Dennien consolidated the innings to remain undefeated at stumps. Both looked very assured against the new ball as they finished the day at 2-23. Next Saturday the pair will need to build on their start and with TNT's inform batsmen to follow, the team should gain first innings points.

SECONDS. Playing at home against the

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Caloundra Swans, the TNT team were able to bowl out the visitors for 138. Best of the bowlers were Harrison Lea 3-23, Robbie Payton 3-32, Tom Stewart 2-22 and Blake Steel 2-16.

TNT started their innings well but then wickets were lost to be 2-59 then struggling to be 4-84. Unfortunately, it was a too familiar story with TNT losing their last 6 wickets for 35 runs, falling 20 short of the target.

The highlight for TNT was a great fighting knock by Tristan Griffin of 70, finding his form late in the season against a good bowling attack. Next week the challenge is to bowl Caloundra out early

and then score the runs required for an outright win.

THIRDS: The team were at Dale Officer Oval last Saturday playing against Yandina who batted first. All the TNT bowlers contributed well and were able to hold the strong batting line up to a score of all out for 162. Bowling figures- Jason Toohey 4-52, Kent Officer playing injured took 2-19, Bob McGhee 2- 39 and Cody Wright and Steve Sinclair picked up a wicket each. At stumps TNT were 1 for 87 well on the way to take a first innings lead with Steve Gallagher smashing a quick 54 and Brendan Wright 32.

FOURTHS: Playing away at Palmwoods the TNT boys were sent into bat but lost early wickets to be 3-48 at drinks. Tony Watson was again the rock of the team and carried his bat throughout the innings to be 72 not out. He was supported by Justin Talbot who hit a quick fire 50 and later Matt Mayo with 15. The team were eventually bowled out for 162. Palmwoods started confidently with a steady flow of boundaries before Justin Latimer struck to take the first wicket, caught behind and the second in his 5th over to have them 2-57 off 10. Wayne Moore shattered some of their confidence with an awesome opening over, clean bowling two of their batsmen. At stumps on Day 1 Palmwoods were 6 down for 108, still 54 runs behind TNT. Next weekend will be a big one for the club with all four matches resuming next Saturday, then the two finals on the Sunday. ●

U12 Lightning Sat, v Cooroy-Eumundi White at home. Fielding first, an early direct hit run-out from fill in Eddie a rare highlight as catches went just out of reach, CEW amassing 127. In reply, TNT lost early wickets and were not able to recover, Cooper best with the bat taking on the attack.

Sun, v Cooroy-Eumundi Green at home.

Electing to bowl TNT made a good start, then CEG got into the runs. Suddenly a run out, a wicket to both Ollie and Piyush, then Josh rips in and picks up a hat-trick!

CEG finished well to make 120. The loss of another early wicket was steadied by a good partnership from Tom and Cooper continuing his good form, then Bailey, Ollie and Max. A close finish brewing with Bailey teeing off, but TNT lost 2 wickets in the final 2 overs trying to chase the total, falling just short.

U13 Storm Sat, v Coolum at home. TNT won the toss and batted first. Best knocks to Ethan Slaney 46, Andy Kelly 24, Lilly Baker 23* and Claudia Toohey 17* saw the Storm to 7/151 after 20 overs. A consistent bowling effort kept Coolum's run rate in check and along with the continual fall of wickets saw Coolum bowled out for 107, Ethan 3/5, Claudia 2/18.

Sun, v Maroochydore away. An even better bowling performance than the day before restricted Maroochydore to 73 after 20 overs. Ethan dominating again with 2/13, with 4 other bowlers taking a wicket each.

A superb team batting performance saw the Storm post a total of 167 after 20 overs. Top score to Andy Kelly 28*, supported by Beau Smith 19, Tom Harmer & Finn Mayo 17, Luke Lee 16, and Harry Caspers 14.

U13 Lightning Sat, v U13 CooroyEumundi away. TNT were sent in to bat and despite a slow start batted through to be all out for 71. Best batting was Luke Sheppard 20*. TNT then took the field and after the

U 14 TNT Thunder player Cooper Hegarty batted strongly on the weekend.

16th over had CE on the ropes at 7/63. A win was within grasp, but CE had a bit of a flurry at the end which helped them finish with 7/80 and the win. George 2/5 and wickets to Mitch, Harper and Samuel.

Sun, v Maroochydore home.

Maroochydore settled in very quickly and batted impressively scoring 2/185.

Brandon took a wicket and Cohyn effected a great run-out with a direct hit throw from the boundary. TNT had no answer to Maroochydore's big score and finished bowled out for 59 runs. Best batting was Luke 18 and Lochie with 13.

U15's Sat, v SC Grammar at home. TNT batted first and amassed 3/200, with an excellent 67 run opening partnership setting the platform. Top scorers were Saif Malek 51, Cooper Langan 51, Sam O Neill 42 and Ben White 16*. SC Grammar then struggled against accurate bowling, and slumped to 6/26 before finishing at 7/75, Dan White and Ben White 2 wickets each, a big win for TNT! ● noosatoday.com.au

HOOK, LINE & SINKER

JACK MANGROVE

FINDING JACK While the offshore scene has been running hot the local waterways have also been producing some quality fish especially on the lead up to the new moon. With the bigger tides and no rain the Jacks have been in the upper reaches of the Noosa and Maroochy rivers. The most popular ways to target these fish has been on surface poppers and stickbaits as well as weedless rigged soft plastics cast deep into heavy cover and worked out into deeper waters.

When fishing the sunken structure you are best to fish with a minimum of 20lb leader to get the bite but be prepared to get bricked and busted off. Elsewhere around the Noosa river mouth whiting, flathead, bream and the occasional tailor have shown up. These fish all taking a wide range of soft plastics as large as 4 inches to surface lures in the 80mm range as well as metal slices in the 15 gram size range. If bigger flathead are your target then try and find the sand flats with outlines of the bigger female fish at low tide as this can really help. The bridges of Donella and Weyba have been producing quality fish including various species of trevally and the odd jack deep in the cover of the pylons. Live baits at night are one of the best ways to target bigger fish, just be sure to have the correct gear to stop them.

Offshore the cobia, Spanish mackerel, spotty mackerel and tuna have been running thick all along the inshore reefs from Halls Reef to Old Woman Island. The best ways

to target these fish have been with pilchard floaters on 4/0 gang hooks, Live baits on stinger rigs, metal lures cast directly into bait balls and trolling big dead baits on chin weighted gang hooks. Using a small length of wire is helping to prevent gear loss to sharp teeth so be sure to use some. The sharks are very thick at the moment so once you hook a fish tighten down that drag knob and hold on!

From the surf we have seen a mixed bag of smaller dart, bream, whiting, flathead and the odd tailor. These fish do not require a heavy surf rod so break out your estuary gear and have a flick with a beach worm and running sinker rig. With the lead up to the new moon many anglers are after jew fish. These require a stealthy approach at night time with only the best baits. Be sure to use some bait wrap to keep baits in place for longer and those anglers who own a baitrunner style reel should be using these with live baits.

Freshwater has been quieter this week with the surface bite slowing down. We have seen a bit of rain on the local lakes and dams which has cooled things a little. Be sure to target the shady areas once the sun has risen and throw a mix of hardbodies, blades, soft vibes and spinnerbaits and work each snag thoroughly to extract the big fish lying in wait.

So on behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures! â&#x2014;?

Phil Bitzel with a nice Jack.

BETWEEN THE FLAGS

RON LANE

THE FESTIVAL OF SWIMS AND NEW SPONSORS ON BOARD The boat section of the Noosa Heads Surf Club is definitely on the move with new sponsors coming on board and more crews being formed. Following close on the commitment of Richardson & Wrench (Noosa and Coolum Real Estate) came DEVCORT-and under owner/director Murray Thornton, a new boat was donated.

Formerly from NSW now residing at Sunshine Beach, Murray is a former rower and having enjoyed his years pulling an oar decided on arrival in Noosa to continue his involvement in the sport he loves. Boat Captain Anthony Fox said, "We would like to welcome Murray and above all thank him for this great sponsorship. Also s big welcome to Stu Cooper our new sweep."

Over the Australian Day Weekend the Noosa crews were busy at two different locations. First was Maroochydore where they contested the masters divisions of the Murphy Builders Classic. In this Noosa was represented by the Condors and the Emus and this resulted in the Condors coming home with a silver medal.

The other location was Manly Beach in Sydney and here four crews, the Spangled Drongoes, Scrub Turkeys and Chums (all female) and the Peacocks flew the flag for Noosa. Results saw the Chums win the ladies grade final; the u/19 girls the Turkeys finish 4th in the final and the Drongoes were eliminated in their semifinal; the Peacocks finished 5th in their final.

"We learned a lot in Manly; we have some new rowers but overall we were happy with the results," said head sweep noosatoday.com.au

Nick Sloman and Kareena Lee. David Tomba." Next carnival will be the big one the Australian Surf Rowers League Australian Open considered by many to be the ultimate. This will take place on the 1417th February at Elouera Beach."

At the 5th round of the Nutri Grain held at Surfers Noosas Lana Rogers finished in 7th place. This will place her in 4th for the big final to be held on the 23rd at Wanda.

Last weekend Noosas Main Beach was yet again the center of attraction for hundreds of swimmers when the Noosa Summer Swim Annual Events were held.

Surf conditions were good except a short spell of rain late Sunday morning.

Under the direction of former Olympic legend Michael Klim the program of events ran smoothly and as with former years life

savers from Noosa Heads and Sunshine Beach (on Sunday) provided water safetywith swimmers being covered by IRB teams and rescue boards.

On Saturday the events consisted of various distances such as 300m, 1, 2 and 3 km swims and Sunday the major events of 5 km were held. Saturdays 300 m swims were for the junior kids and according to officials there were some 100 involved and over the two days there were a total of 18 events.

"The number of events has grown and the response had been great," said Klim. "This year away from the swims we have included a few novelties with sunrise yoga and outdoor cinema events. This helps to create a carnival atmosphere and we were happy with the results."

Sunday the major events the 5km swims were won by Nick Sloman (mens) and Kareena Lee (womens) both members of the Noosa Surf club. â&#x2014;?

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