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BY MARGARET MACCOLL "Awesome", "fantastic" and "excellent" were just some of the responses made by Noosa locals to the decision by Noosa Today to go plastic free from this week. All of us at Noosa Today would like to thank the community for the overwhelmingly positive response we have received since the announcement last week.

And we would like to thank Noosa Council, Tourism Noosa and Plastic Free Noosa for their backing.

In the past week we have had numerous Facebook likes and comments and heard from community groups, Facebook groups and individuals including Noosa MP Sandy Bolton who said it was "welcomed news" Noosa Integrated Catchment Association (NICA) praised the move that will also save the organisation unwanted work.

"Great news that this newspaper has decided to stop wrapping it in plastic and throwing it onto footpaths," NICA president Bruce Hallett said. "Bushcare groups like ours are forever removing them from creeks and storm water outlets so it will mean we can concentrate on what we want to do... removing weeds".

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GIANT GUM AXED AS LOCALS LOOK ON

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Angry locals watched on helpless at Park Road Noosa Main Beach on Friday as another established gum tree fell victim to development.

As the chainsaws sliced through the majestic tree residents including James Hordern tried to contact Noosa Council in a bid to stop the decimation"It's a real shame to see the end of Noosa Beach look more and more like Palm Beach in Sydney everyday - that is, all houses," he said.

"It's sad that the new owners of these properties are determined to improve their views and have no desire to keep Noosa natural. It's a koala habitat."

But Noosa Council said their efforts to

protect the tree had also failed due to the owner'w unapproved work.

Council's Development Assessment manager Kerri Coyle said the felled tree was one of a number of trees that were to be retained under the original development approval for the site, in order to maintain the treed canopy backdrop to Main Beach.

"However, the tree's root system was impacted by works the landowner undertook without Council approval back in April 2018," she said.

"Council issued a number of large-scale fines to the owner and builder at the time, while also requiring the owner to monitor the ongoing health of this tree."

Ms Coyle said the tree's health had

continued to decline since then and the owner's arborist recently advised that the tree should be removed urgently as the amount of die-back had increased from 5 per cent to 30 per cent in the past two months.

"The owners are required to undertake replacement planting on site to ensure that over time the canopy will be returned," she said.

Mr Hordern suggested Council make the actions of the owners more public "by putting up embarrassing signs at the front and rear of the property for six months stating that 'the owner has built an illegal structure on the property that has resulted in a beautiful and old established tree having to be removed'". ●

The Australian Body Art Festival transformed Cooroy into another dimension last weekend as 60 competition from across the nation interpreted the theme of 'Other Worlds' in many different ways.Body artists, face painters, visual artists and wearable art designers created and paraded their masterpieces across five competition categories at Apex Park during the two day festival. And added to this artistic expression were some amazing entertainers including Aerial Dreaming on the silks, the Mask Family street performers, Nova Star stilt walkers and Gubbi Gubbi Dances, who mentioned body painting had long been their custom.

Event manager Danielle Taylor said the team which included many volunteers was overjoyed with the festival's success.

"It was the biggest and best yet with something happening at any time in every corner of the festival," she said. "We have created something truly unique and amazing and we intend to nurture that in the future."

Prize winners for 2019 included: Brush and sponge body art: Kristy O'Neil of Adelaide Airbrush body art: Ryan Cribbin of Katumba Special effects body art: Gina Nomachi of Melbourne Face painting: Yenni Redding of Darwin Wearable Art: Larisa Salton of Nambour.

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BY ABBEY CANNAN oosa's home-grown beauty Kate Radin will represent Queensland in this year's Miss Universe Australia pageant, and if she wins, she plans on creating a virtual platform for victims of domestic violence.

Growing up in Noosa was a dream for Kate, she first started modelling for local Noosa brands at the age of 15 and decided to enter the Miss Universe Australia pageant at the start of 2019 to take a step out of her comfort zone.

"I would have never expected to get as far as I have and I'm very excited for the next few months," Kate said.

Don't let the pageantry stereotypes fool you, Kate said there is so much more involved than just a woman walking up and down a cat-walk in a bikini.

"All the contestants are smart and want to make a difference in the world. A lot of people think that they are only about beauty, but if you look at the previous Miss Universe winners, they all have degrees or even higher qualifications."

Kate is currently studying a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice and in the future, she plans on working in the domestic violence field. The winner of Miss Universe Australia will take home a $20,000 grant which is to be used towards education or a business start-up.

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"I would put this grant towards a business start-up which would be a virtual platform for women that are suffering from domestic violence to talk to a psychologist.

This way these victims will feel safe by providing a safe and respectful chat for them to discuss their situation that they're currently in and how they can get out of it," Kate said.

Kate's idea comes at a time when any aid is welcome, after a recent report issued by the Domestic and Family Violence Death Review Unit states that during the period 2006-2012 there was an average of 23 deaths a year in Queensland linked to domestic and family violence- and that this figure equalled 44 per cent of the state's homicides for that period. New data released by the Queensland Police Service also revealed more than 28,200 breaches of domestic violence orders have been recorded in the past 12 months, which is a rise of 10 per cent, compared to February 2018. In the Wide Bay Burnett region, there has been 14 homicides in domestic and family relationships from 1 July 2006 to 28 February 2018. Data shows that the Wide Bay Burnett region has recorded 1,840 domestic violence order breaches within the past 12 months up until February 2019. This is an extra 130 breaches compared to the year before, earning a rise of 7.6 per cent.

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Hartwig said this data flags concerns for women and children's safety.

"There are generally never enough perpetrator programs to send offenders to. I think Kate's idea has merit and a wonderful thing to do to provide the opportunity for those who may not want face-to-face counselling to get some much-needed support," Angela said.

Noosa Councillor Ingrid Jackson also said that she was dismayed to learn that breaches of domestic violence court orders have increased.

"I greatly appreciate the many dedicated and generous groups who keep helping people and raising awareness about domestic violence - DVConnect, SCOPE, 1800RESPECT, Cooroy Family Support, The Salvation Army, Coast2Bay Housing Group, Noosa Queensland Police Service, Zonta Club of Noosa, One Billion Rising Noosa and Noosa Council," Ingrid said.

"I know the Noosa Police assist families when there are domestic violence incidents and there is a Police Vulnerable Persons Unit helping perpetrators work through their issues. Providing such support is key to preventing breaches.I applaud Kate for her idea and encourage her to work in synergy with existing domestic violence help agencies."

Noosa Heads Police Senior Constable and Domestic Violence Liaison Officer Mark Jones said the current increase in reported breaches

are reflective of a number of factors.

"This can be from the community being made more aware through TV campaigns and other similar advertising of this nature, it could also be due to the confidence being instilled into victims to report matters to police and to get the help they need. The increase also could be contributed to the increase of population here on the coast. A number of Calls for Service are from itinerant holiday short stays and advertently alcohol is a related problem, calls are made from adjacent unit occupants and police are obliged to investigate all matters," Mark said.

In terms of reducing the number, Mark said punishment does not always achieve a reduction however the current penalties could be harsher, as in some serious matters it is felt a harsher sentence is needed to deter people from committing DV. "There is also a need to support the offenders, in getting help to change their behaviours. This can be done through anger management programmes, psychologists and other support services with the goal of changing the behaviour of the perpetrator," Mark said.

Mark said there are many DV services on the coast, however predominately for female victims.

"There is always a higher demand in services than funding will allow however these providers try their best to cater for the volume of victims," he said. noosatoday.com.au

Miss Universe contestant Kate Radin photographed by Dave Gleeson - Surfshots.

The Zonta Club of Noosa has a number of ongoing projects to support women and children dealing with domestic violence.

This includes fundraising for domestic violence initiatives such as emergency housing, medical services, providing care packs containing basic necessities to women and children experiencing domestic violence and also sponsoring counselling and support programs.

The Zonta Club of Noosa President Amy Ryan said it will take a joint effort from women, men and the community at large to lower the number of DV offences.

"It needs to be understood that women and children are not the only victims of domestic violence. Men can be victims of domestic violence as well. Both men and women can be perpetrators; however statistically, domestic violence (particularly physical domestic violence) is more likely to be committed by men," Amy said.

Amy said that any ideas which promote the empowerment of domestic violence victims in a safe and constructive manner are always welcome.

"I imagine the key issue with Kate's idea will be women being able to access the service safely, without fear of discovery through say, internet history searches by their partner. However, it is also fantastic to see an impassioned young woman trying to use her platform to improve the lives of other women," she said.

Amy said that sadly, domestic violence is often a generational issue and children should be taught about respect and healthy relationships.

"Victims of domestic violence should have access support services to meet their basic needs in the short term and resiliencebuilding support services with a long-term view of empowering these victims to leave abusive relationships. Perpetrators should also have access to rehabilitation programs and services to break the cycle of abuse," Amy said.

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There is no "one size fits all" penalty for breach of domestic violence orders.

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The Palaszczuk Government has awarded $150,000 in grants to 32 community organisations across Queensland to host events as part of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in May. Minister for Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Di Farmer said it was encouraging to see so many community organisations put their hand up to host an event to help prevent domestic and family violence locally and to support community members affected. There will be a march on Wednesday 1 May at 5pm from Alexandra Headlands HMAS Brisbane Memorial heading towards Loo with a View at Mooloolaba for a moving candle lighting ceremony to remember those who have sadly lost their lives to domestic and family violence.

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For DV support services in the Noosa area, Noosa's Salvation Army operate the Shine Houses, which are safe homes in Noosa. DV Connect Womensline (1800 811 811) and Mensline (1800 600 636) are a state-wide telephone service that operates 24/7. SCOPE (Suncoast Cooloola Outreach Prevention and Education) provides support services on 5430 9300. A family violence counselling service is also provided by 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. Victims of domestic violence can also seek legal advice and assistance from a family law practitioner at a community legal centre.

Queenslanders can have their say on how to prevent sexual violence, public consultation opened online on Friday 29 March. Information provided by the public will be used to help develop a Sexual Violence Prevention Framework for Queensland. Online submissions can be made at www.getinvolved.qld.gov. au, or for young people aged 13-25 go to e-hub.engagementhub.com.au. Written submissions can be emailed to violence_ prevention_team@csyw.qld.gov.au â—?

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LEGAL CUTBACK BOOSTS CANNABIS

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Less than six weeks out from its first harvest Sunshine Coast medicinal cannabis producer Medifarm welcomed last week's news the Queensland Government has removed itself from the application process, making it easier for patients to obtain the medicine.

Medifarm director Adam Benjamin said the move would mean doctors would still need to apply to the Australian Government Therapeutic Goods Administration to prescribe medicinal cannabis but not to the state government as well, as had been the case.

"It's not for a government to decide the clinical need for a drug," he said.

Health Minister Steven Miles said

repealing the Public Health (Medicinal Cannabis) Act 2016 would make it easier for patients and doctors to access medicinal cannabis which will be treated the same as other schedule 8 or schedule 4 drugs, though non-specialist medical practitioners will still require state-based approval for schedule 8 medicinal cannabis.

Dr Miles said the local medicinal cannabis industry while still in its infancy would help improve access and reduce costs for patients.

Mr Benjamin agreed local production would be more accessible with patients needing to overcome many hurdles to bring in imported products with only a limited number of countries producing the medicine and a smaller number having the

Medicinal cannabis grown in controlled conditions.

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same standards as Australia.

He said only Queensland and New South Wales had made the move to resolve themselves from the process and it couldn't have come at a better time for Medifarm.

The plant will be tested every step of the

way as it is turned into an extract, an oil, and made available through pharmacies by June or July, he said.

He said there were 5000 patients seeking medicinal cannabis in NSW alone and there were orders for it from across the country. ●

INCREASED PROPERTY CRIME OFFENCES IN NOOSA Detectives from Noosa Heads, assisted by general duties officers from Pomona, Cooroy and Noosa Heads have been investigating an increased spate of property crime offences committed across the Noosa Heads Police Division over the last few weeks.

These offences have occurred predominately within Tewantin and along Noosa Parade, Noosa Sound.

Offences include break and enter dwellings, stealing motor cars, steal from motor vehicles, fraud and drug offences.

Police attended a Pomona residence on Monday evening and located two offenders who were charged with multiple offences and later appeared in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Tuesday 2 April.

25-year-old Luke Casey has been charged with 22 offences including; burglary, stealing, breach of bail condition, unlawful use of motor vehicle, receiving tainted property, arson motor vehicle, attempted robbery, wilful damage and traffic offences.

Casey was remanded in custody for Committal mention at Maroochydore

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Magistrates Court on 17 May. 27-year-old Harley Bennett has been charged with nine offences including; unlawful use of a motor vehicle, stealing, burglary, possessing dangerous drugs and enter and commit indictable offence.

Bennett was remanded in custody for mention at Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 29 April.

Police are continuing to search for a number of other suspects in relation to these offences and are confident further arrests will follow.

These arrests are in addition to two arrests of different offenders for burglary and unlawful use of a motor vehicle offences committed at Castaway's Beach and Tewantin in the last fortnight. ●

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Fresh fruit and vegetables either grown at Noosa Pengari Steiner School or brought in by students was last week donated to OzHarvest to be distributed to 13 organisations across the Sunshine Coast to feed people in need.

School principal Francis Klugman said the bounty was collected as part of the school's Autumn Festival, a celebration of the season of Autumn and abundant harvest, and was the third year it had been given to OzHarvest. On the final day of school before the two week holiday break students stage a performance of Saint Michael taming the Dragon before a blessing of the bounty in a celebration akin to Michaelmas, a religious feast held on 29 September which traditionally coincided with the harvest in much of western Europe.

OzHarvest coordinator Michele Lipner said the bounty would feed about 60 people and provide about 300 meals but would all be gone by Tuesday as the demand from an increasing number of people in need in the region continued to grow.

Michele said the organisation collected about 10,000kg of food a month from

School donates bounty to OzHarvest. various outlets including the Noosa Farmers Market and Woolworths and delivered it to organisations including church groups, charities, community centres and schools.

"Just one charity, the Salvos at Noosa, feeds 50 to 80 people a week," she said.

"That's a significant number."

Mr Klugman said the event was a great way for the school to contribute to the local community, through its rich curriculum.

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TAX PROMISE? No sniping. Is the $75 a ‘trickle down’ deposit on the $550 for electricity, promised when they axed the tax in 2013?

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

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REAL COSTS OF ELECTRIC CARS The Federal Budget has diverted attention from Labor’s totally uncosted energy/climate change policy, particularly its plan to mandate that 50 per cent of all new vehicles sales are electric by 2030, up from a tiny 0.1 per cent in 2018.

For those who think that will be a good thing, consider a few facts.

Electric cars are much dearer, and those at the lower end of the scale have limited driving range.

When these cars need recharging it will take up to 16 hours on a home charger or you could try to locate a fast charger such as the ones Labor says it will establish around Australia.

Instead of waiting a couple of minutes to refill at a servo, if all goes well you will be plugged in for an hour or two if and when a vacant fast charger becomes available, with many thousands of electric vehicles on the roads.

This is what Wheels Magazine reported recently in its Electric Vehicle Megatest - “Driving just four electric vehicles to recharge at one of the country’s best-equipped charging stations was about as simple as taking a bath with a cat.

“One of the cars couldn’t even plug in at the world-class station, requiring a slow 17-hour recharge from an up-rated 15-amp power point...

A short drive made all the more uncomfortable due to having the aircon switched off to save a few watts..."

Great if you are on a trip, with Australia’s vast distances.

And where is all the extra electricity going to come from to charge all these vehicles? Coal is a no-no so too bad if it’s cloudy, calm day.

Also what is Bill Shorten going to replace fuel excise revenue with? As the ABC reports:“ It is a huge amount of cash. Total fuel excise revenue is about $18 billion a year, or five per cent of total revenue, according to the 2018-'19 federal budget.“ There are so many holes in Labor’s crazy plan you could drive a Mack truck through them - and the Greens are much worse with their call for 100 per cent electric vehicles/100 per cent renewables.

John Mikkelsen, Castaways Beach

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EASTER RECYCLE Did you know that the foil wrapping from all the Easter eggs you eat this Easter can be recycled?

Aluminium foil is one of the most recyclable of all products. In Australia, it is usually made into more aluminium. The Easter egg foil could become the aluminium in a can of soft drink or an aluminium baseball bat or toy.

It is preferable for people to scrunch up their foil into fairly big balls.

So, once you’ve eaten your Easter eggs, scrunch them up into a big ball and put the foil into the yellow recycling bin.

The best part about scrunching up your wrappings is that no-one will ever know how many Easter eggs you have consumed.

Happy Easter and happy recycling.

Brigid Muir, Cooroy

WILDLIFE HAVE FEELINGS TOO Today I was humbled and saddened by observing something that takes place each and every day ...

At 7.30am I drove south on David Low Way and noticed a bird on the kerbside that seemed to be immobile.

On my way back north at 9.30am the same bird was still there in exactly the same position.

I turned around to see if it was in distress

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It was indeed in distress, but beyond my help - it was simply grieving and standing beside the body of its dead partner, obviously hit by a car.

Almost as a sentry on guard ... was it hopeful?... protective?... not wanting to say farewell?

We may never fully understand the minds of birds but it was a timely reminder that humans aren’t the only species who cherish their loved ones ... and encouragement to be careful when driving not to harm the other inhabits who share our environment.

Sharon Ramsay-Luck, Noosa

RESPONSE TO CRITICS “Every publication on renewables describes them as intermittent or the complete opposite of reliable”, writes Peter Bayliss (NT 21/03) in response to my letter stating that renewable energy is more reliable than fossil fuel energy. First, renewables include hydroelectric, geothermal, wave and tidal power, which are clearly not intermittent, so the made-up claim is clearly made up. When I googled “is fossil fuel energy more reliable than renewable energy”, as I hope PB might have done, all the articles on the first two pages, except the one by the oil company, said they were not. I will stand by my statement until alternative evidence is available.

Solar and wind energy are intermittent but also reliable because of the advance in

battery technology, of which PB may not be aware. “Intermittent” is not synonymous with “unreliable”, otherwise PB could not have a drink or take a shower if it wasn’t raining.

Oh, yes, Elizabeth (NT 21 March), I do have faith in qualified experts. Who do you depend upon; soothsayers, clairvoyants, witch doctors, intuition, personal experience, Facebook, Twitter, your best friend, Fox News, Andrew Bolt? Your most revealing phrase accused me of “trusting the 97 per cent you have read about somewhere,” to do my thinking for me. You are confusing the concepts of collecting information and using it to form opinion. I do trust experts to collect the data and draw conclusions but I read widely and use the breadth of information to form my opinions. You can’t understand the breadth of data on climate research and not come to the conclusion that we urgently need to stop burning fossil fuels.

However, you seem to rely on experts to inform you of the dangers of plastic in our environment. On this matter, we fully agree, except that plastics don’t contribute to global warming unless they are burned, releasing their CO2 and toxins.

I love John Mikkelsen’s enthusiasm for embracing the newest out-of-the-closet deniers (NT 21 March). 90 per cent of his letter quoted the new kid on the block, Michael Shellenberger, so apparently, he couldn’t have said it better himself. MS is a recent convert to the pro nuclear lobby. Being pronuclear in today’s world is like being pro-colonisation of Mars. It may be achievable one day but not today. Nuclear power is still far too expensive, takes far too long to build and still produces waste products for which no safe, long-term storage has been developed, even after many decades of research. Insurance companies still will not pay out claims involving nuclear accidents.

There are lots of people trying to develop solutions to the fact that traditional wind turbines kill birds. They involve radar to detect birds so that turbines can be shut down and new designs that are less lethal to birds.

The engineering to solve this problem is far less complex than the engineering needed to safely store nuclear waste.

It is true that going fully solar will require a lot of land but that doesn’t mean that more land has to be cleared. We have already attended to that environmental degradation.

Those students who attended the strike for more action on global warming are selfish. They just want a better world for themselves and their children and the environment in which we all live. It needs to be a major election issue.

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FERRY TICKETS MAY GO DIGITAL Noosa Council will this month discuss cashless ticketing on the Noosa North Shore Ferry along with other possible changes including operation hours and the introduction of a second ferry as the current lease nears its expiry date in June.

The ferry which council says is one of the busiest vehicle ferries in Australia with an annual turnover in excess of 300,000 cars has been operated by Noosa North Shore Ferries (NNSF) for the past 20 years with the operators able to extend their lease for a further five years.

In the lead up to the lease extension council officers reviewed the service and determined that hours of operation should stay the same, a second ferry would be costly, deliver only limited queuing efficiencies and Council subsiding, and priority slip lanes were not supported.

The review also found customers

Noosa North Shore ferry. ratepayer concession passes and further worker passes.

The service provides a vital access for residents to the mainland. The Noosa North Shore Association has called for a priority slip lane for residents who are regularly affected by queuing times at weekends

increasing demand for digital payment services and the need to improve the concession system.

The Noosa North Shore and Teewah Beach area contains 253 residential properties and NNSF provides 146 residential and 338

and holidays and occasionally by natural hazards, with these delays being a source of frustration for many.Council's investigations into a slip lane show it may be achievable at a cost of about $1.4m and widening and vegetation clearing to the south (480m) and north (330m). ●

GETTING THE LOWDOWN ON GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY Noosa Council's Grants, Network and Nibble Nights are proving to be a successful springboard for local community groups who are jumping at the chance to secure funding through grants available by local businesses.

Cooroy-Noosa Genealogocial and Historical Research Group president John Hartley said the regular event was pivotal in bringing people of the shire together to

access funding and services.

He has already set the wheels in motion for a collaboration between his group and the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, thanks to a meet and greet at the event and subsequent round-table brainstorm.

"I'm going to apply for an arts grant on behalf of the Group to do three video documentaries of six minutes each using photography and archives," he said.

"The project will be displayed on the white walls of the Butter Factory as part of Heritage Month next year. This outcome is a direct result of talking to the Butter Factory as part of the Grants Night," Mr Hartley said.

Community Development manager Alison Hamblin said more than 100 local community group representatives come along each time.

"Each of the presenters have three minutes to speak about what they can offer, so it's a very fast-paced and informative night," she said.

Mr Hartley said the event also allowed locals to chat directly with those offering grants, and get ideas on what they need to do to apply.

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GIFT HITS THE RIGHT NOTE

BY JIM FAGAN Music students at Tewantin Primary have something to sing about. After months of frustrated waiting for a new keyboard, they now have a brand-new Yamaha console digital piano, courtesy of Noosa's community choir Noosa Chorale.

The choir is celebrating its 25th birthday this year and, according to president, Gai Ramsay, "We wanted to give something back to the community which has been so supportive of us since we were founded in 1994.

"We heard the school needed a new piano and, because our wish is to promote music, especially choir singing, to young people, our singers decided to donate $1500 to buy one."

The Grade 6 students were making a beautiful job of the Mamas and Papas hit song California Dreaming when Gai and Chorale singers Fran Wilson and Linda Bishop, a former teacher at the school, visited to view the Yamaha.

And, while the students may have been singing about dreaming in California it was clear their music specialist teacher, Geoff Peel, was in his own seventh heaven.

"The last piano we had was an old one we'd had for many years. It died just before the end of last year and, as I have a budget which is pretty-well non-existent, there wasn't much I could do to replace it.

"Then the Chorale came along with their

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Grade 6 students at Tewantin State School are all smiles with delivery of their new piano. Photo: Fran Wilson offer and that was just fantastic. We are very grateful to the Chorale members."

Geoff said the piano actually cost $1900.

"I went to see Tim Lee who owns Music at Noosa and when he heard I was from the school he gave me a $400 discount."

The piano will be used by both the school's senior and junior choirs and for piano lessons.

It's very manoeuvrable and we can move it to the concert hall for performances."

Said Geoff: "My main drive is for kids to have fun with music, to come to the music class and feel they can't wait to get there. The piano goes a long way to achieving this."

As part of its silver anniversary celebrations, Noosa Chorale will perform Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi's famous Requiem at the Noosa Leisure Centre on Sunday May 26. Tickets $25 at www.thej.com.au. ●

BLUE HAIRED GIRL IN THE BAG Noosa singer and artist Emma Bridget Tomlinson has used her artistic talents to design a creative fundraising venture for Autism Queensland's annual "Go Blue for Autism" campaign.

Emma's pop art painting 'Blue Haired Girl' is featured on a limited edition of 500 cotton tote bags selling for $10 each on the Autism Queensland website.

Diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome by when she was four years old, today 19 yearold Emma is on a mission to become an ambassador for young girls with autism.

And she has helped establish an Autism Support Group (ASG) with Student Support at the University of the Sunshine Coast

(USC) where she is currently studying a Bachelor of Creative Industries Majoring in Music & Minoring in Drama.

Her mother Danielle said the USC ASD support group was the first of its kind for a Queensland university and aimed to involve online interaction and a multi-campus format.

Emma sings at Noosa's View Restaurant at Peppers Resort and Villas and her music can be heard on JJJ unearthed.

A student of soprano Maggie Noonan, Emma performs a diverse range of genres from opera to musical theatre and jazz. For more information visit https://autismqld. com.au/articles/71/Blue-Haired-Girl-toraise-awareness-of-autism-in-girls. ●

Emma Tomlinson with her blue-haired girl painting and tote bag.

RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM MANAGER CALLS IT OUT

BY ABBEY CANNAN A recently-retired rugby league player from Peregian has written a book which tackles domestic abuse and suicide head-on and will hold a local launch on Friday April 12.

Robert Burgin is currently a manager with the Sunshine Coast Falcons and played rugby league In Brisbane for 25 years and his book Poolhall Jail Library will launch at Foxy on Coolum cafe.

"It's a true-life story where only the names are changed, and I've written it so that it is confronting and brutally honest, but also inspiring," Robert said.

"Five dollars from every book sold on the night will go back to White Ribbon on account of the work they do to prevent domestic abuse against women.

"I grew up with a mother and three sisters, as well as a brother, and I think it's important we open the curtains on what really happens in the suburbs.

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Cats across the Sunshine Coast are hitting the streets in high-tech cat harnesses, all in the name of environmental science.

University of the Sunshine Coast researcher Nicole Galea is kitting out household moggies with harnesses and accelerometers to track how they are behaving once they are outdoors, in a bid to boost wildlife protection efforts.

Nicole said domestic cats have long been responsible for preying on native wildlife, and yet many of the Sunshine Coast's estimated 38,600 domestic cats are left outside at night.

Nicole, who is studying a Bachelor of Ecology Honours supervised by Dr Christofer Clemente, said the devices could monitor whether a cat was walking, running, hunting or pouncing.

"We are studying biomechanics, which is the way the cat is moving, so that we can understand what they are getting up to at night long after we go to bed," she said.

"Camera trapping only shows a snippet of what the cats are up to, and human observation can be very difficult, whereas the accelerometer is showing us activities and behaviours that can give us a better idea of how cats are truly impacting the bushland."

Volunteer cat owners across the Coast are being asked to use the devices for eight consecutive nights with all data being recorded based on their cat's unique movements.

The research will also assess the effectiveness of a cat "bib" designed to restrict a cat's natural hunting movements and give prey a better chance of escaping and data will feed into a national study called Using performance to predict the survival of threatened mammals. ● High-tech cat harness used for environmental science research.

Sunshine Coast Falcons manager Robert Burgin.

Robert Burgin discussing his book which tackles domestic abuse and suicide head-on. sports background, it might make it more relatable."

As well as playing the game, Robert worked as a media manager for the Queensland Rugby League, and a writer for best-selling sports magazine Rugby League Week for the past two decades.

In the book he details a range of scenarios where domestic abuse impacted his family, but also the steps he took to better himself when he was at risk of repeating the same mistakes.

"I guess the main message of Poolhall Jail Library is to never be trapped in the

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darkness of your childhood," Robert said.

"For men to enjoy their lives in adulthood, and to create a better community, we have to grow and learn from the injustices of the past, not use them as excuses or replicate those who did us wrong.

"This book is told from two perspectives - a son and a mother - and that allows the reader to form their own opinion of the truth. Certainly, I inject plenty of my own fallibility in there.

Already Poolhall Jail Library has achieved sales in the USA, UK, Canada, Denmark, India, Hong Kong and across the Pacific.

The official launch at Foxy on Coolum begins 6.30pm Friday and is free and open to all, for more information visit www. loxtonberg.com. ●

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BY MARGARET MACCOLL Fifteen-year-old costume designer Teddy McRitchie has his future mapped out in front of him and is well on his way to establishing himself in the industry.

The Sunshine Beach State High School Year 10 student has won numerous awards since he began designing wearable art four years ago and is already creating costumes for theatre groups in Noosa.

"I used to live on Norfolk Island and there was a big costume festival. My mother always entered the wearable art category but never won," Teddy said.

"In 2015 when I was 11 I thought I'd make something. I won three awards."

Teddy invested his winnings in materials for future competitions and hasn't looked back.

It's the scope costumes offer that attracts him to the art form."It's the creativity and the freedom to make anything you want using the body as a blank canvas," he said.

Teddy voluntarily creates costumes for Noosa Arts Theatre and Little Seed theatre groups and has been contracted to work for Red Robin Entertainment.

Since he began in 2015 he has been 2016 runner up in the Enchanted Forest Student category in the Norfolk Island Wearable Arts competition, 2017 runner up in the One Colour student category at Norfolk Island and in 2018 was both the winner of the Illuminations Under the Sea Norfolk Island Wearable Arts competition and the recipient of the AATFA Encouragement Award for the Immanuel Arts Festival.

Last Sunday Teddy entered his wearable art creation, Octopia, an alien creature that seeks revenge on the human race for its destruction of the earth, in the Wearable Arts section of the Body Art Festival at Cooroy and while his work didn't win any awards this time he is not deterred.

Teddy has entered designs into the Wearable Art Mandurah Competition in Perth and hopes to travel there in June for the event.

If you want to help Teddy get to Perth for the competition he has set up a Go Fund Me page athttps://www. gofundme.com/help-teddy-travel-to-hiscompetition-in-perth?fbclid=IwAR06YNLDJSpi9GSbRxa8C1l2wb45Rv3EcGdrreSG-_26gGvwm9z0PZt0w Can you help Teddy get to ●

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Willow wasps received the People’s Choice award.

Teddy McRitchie with his wearable art.

Larissa Sultan’s Nesting of New World entry won first place.

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PAINTED UP AND ON SHOW

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Music teacher Clare Hopper decided to take the opportunity while pregnant to be the subject of body art which fitted perfectly the plans of her friend Corina Wagner to create a goddess artwork of a pregnant woman.

"I just was lucky my friend was pregnant," Carina, a Gympie registered nurse and part time body painter, said.

The pair joined a tent full of artists and models as well as onlookers and photographers at the Australian Body Art Festival at Cooroy on the weekend.

The artists had only five and a half hours on Saturday to create their Other Worldthemed designs while crowds circled the tent watching the finished products unfold.

Clare said she had a great time being treated like a queen but "would never do it again".

That was not the case with model Doris Li who for the past eight years has been matched with various artists as the subject of their work.

Last weekend Bodhi del Mar turned

Doris into an out of this world Geisha.

Bodhi said it was a thrill to be pushed out of her artistic comfort zone to produce the artwork which she said was inspired by an album cover.

Artist Opal Stone had her designs prepared in miniature on a doll though they "grew over the day", but she almost didn't make the event at all when her model cancelled at the last minute. Luckily her friend Samantha Cloy agreed to step in and found it an "awesome" experience.

"It's nice to see all the community coming out," she said. "It's weird to get your photo taken naked - or not really naked."

The sole man sporting paint was performer Simon who regarded it as a way of extending his performance abilities while artist Tracy Church, a mother of three sons, said she wanted to engage a male in the event.

While body art dominated the first day of the festival the second was reserved for wearable art, special effects and out of this world face painting.. â—?

Standing out in the crowd.

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Goddess of the Sea

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Cyborg earthqueen

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Under the microscope

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NOOSA KEEPS MOST EXPENSIVE HOUSE MARKET CROWN

BY ABBEY CANNAN QUEENSLAND owner occupiers are set to enjoy a year of consistent home value rises as our property market continues to defy national trends of falling prices and deliver good capital growth.

According to the latest REIQ Queensland Market Monitor, reporting on the December 2018 quarter, Noosa held onto its crown as the turbo-charged house market, delivering an astonishing 11.7 per cent annual median house price growth, to a new high of $739,500.

It also remains the most expensive house market in Queensland. But it had a grim December quarter, losing 8.2 per cent, so all eyes are on this market to see how the next few quarters fare.

Solid economic fundamentals have positioned many of Queensland's

residential real estate markets for a good year ahead, with steady demand growth forecast due to rising population, improving employment rates and better lending conditions.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said many experts agreed that many of the Sunshine State's property markets were in an enviable position.

"Our housing market has proven to be resilient to the headwinds that have slowed the Sydney and Melbourne markets so drastically," Ms Mercorella said.

"The last quarter delivered strong growth in many markets, including Greater Brisbane, which grew by 2.3 per cent to $525,000.

"The Sunshine Coast stormed home at the end of last year with 6.3 per cent growth in median house prices. This is

extraordinary growth and testament to the enviable lifestyle on offer in this highly desirable part of the world."

It also looks like it will be a good year for apartment owners.

"Apartment supply has slowed significantly, with only around 5000 apartments due for completion this year, compared with almost 11,000 just a couple of years ago. This means demand will continue to rise and will contribute to meaningful price growth," Ms Mercorella said.

"We are increasingly embracing apartment living and so it makes sense that this sector of the market is poised for strong growth in 2019," she said.

Census data from 2016 reveals that 228,243 families live in an apartment, unit or townhouse, up by 10.2 per cent

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from 2011, according to demographic analysts, about 6.3 per cent of families live in an apartment.

Census data also reveals that over the past decade, Queensland's interstate migration grew by a net figure of 11,000 a year, on average.

"Queensland offers undeniable affordability and a fantastic climate and this is why our population is growing as residents from the southern states opt for a better lifestyle here," Ms Mercorella said.

"Anecdotal evidence from our agents suggests that we are seeing property buyers moving here from interstate, lured by the greater bang-for-buck proposition that is presented by our real estate.

"Quite simply, your real estate dollar goes further in Queensland." ●

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$485,000 Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373 $900,000 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0433 237 422 $1,687,000 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325 offers invited Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373 $375,000 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 144 484

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Price Guide $1.050mTom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

4

3

3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

4

3

2

$2,250,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 757 570

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034 Friday 12th April 12.00pm - 1.00pm 6/18 Bryan Street Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0421 785 512

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3

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Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770

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3 2 3

3 2 2

Noosaville Friday 12th April

Saturday 13th April 10.00am - 10.30am

10/512 David LowWay

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3

2

$2,695,000

10.00am - 10.30am

18/152 David LowWay

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Auction

11.00am - 11.30am

21 Driftwood Drive

4

2

2

12.00pm - 12.30pm

7 Antipodes Close

5

3

2

4318/1808 David LowWay 4

5

4

Coolum Beach Saturday 13th April

11.00am - 12.00pm Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 757 570 12.00pm - 12.30pm Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519 1.00pm - 1.30pm

7 Admiral Place 7/76 HiltonTerrace 3/164 Noosa Parade

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519 Saturday 13th April 11.00am - 11.30am 10 S Pacific,179Weyba Rd Price Guide $2m Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804 12.00pm - 12.30pm 7/76 HiltonTerrace 12.00pm - 12.30pm 1/17William Street 12.00pm - 12.30pm 7/213 GympieTerrace 1.00pm - 1.30pm 9/272Weyba Road $2,950,000 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0407 708 860

Auction $900,000 $365,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0433 237 422 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

$850,000

Noosa Waters

Marcus Beach

Saturday 13th April 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Saturday 13th April 10.00am - 10.30am

Price Guide

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Castaways Beach

11.00am - 12.00pm

Address

10Walnut Court

4

2

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$985,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

11 Aquamarine Circuit

Peregian Beach Saturday 13th April

Noosa Heads

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Friday 12th April 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Sunrise Beach

10 GrosvenorTerrace

3

2

2

$2,700,000

Saturday 13th April

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0421 785 512 Saturday 13th April 12.00pm - 1.00pm 6 Ridgeway Street Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373

Sunshine Beach

10.00am - 10.30am

16Wild Apple Court

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$1,490,000

10.00am - 10.30am

20 Sanctuary Avenue

4

3

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$1,575,000

10.00am - 10.30am

10 GrosvenorTerrace

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2

2

$2,700,000

11.00am - 11.30am

2/8 Serenity Close

3

3

2

$1,685,000

11.00am - 11.30am

26/2 Serenity Close

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2

1

$695,000

11.00am - 11.30am

7 Lake Edge Drive

4

2

2

$1,575,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 980 247 10.00am - 11.00am Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325 11.00am - 11.30am Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034 11.00am - 11.30am

12.00pm - 12.30pm

4/10 Serenity Close

3

2

2

$1,749,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 980 247

12.00pm - 12.30pm

49Witta Circle

4

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770

12.00pm - 1.00pm

25 David Street

4

3

2

$1,495,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 714 653

1.30pm - 2.00pm

16 Cottonwood Court

2

2

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Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

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1

1

$3,250,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

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Auction

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Sunday 14th April 12.00pm - 1.00pm

4 MaherTerrace 1/18 Henderson Street 3 Kiamba Court

$2,395,000 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0401 008 138 $2,275,000 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 757 570 Contact Agent Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770

Auction Diary Castaways Beach Friday 26th April 3.00pm - 3.30pm

21/1 Morwong Drive

Tuesday 16th April 12.00pm - 12.30pm

45 Lorilet Street

18/152 David LowWay

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Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519

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2

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Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

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Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

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Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770

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Garwoods Estate Agents - 0411 862 954

Noosa Heads Saturday 13th April

49Witta Circle

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770 2.00pm - 2.30pm

Wednesday 17th April

16 Cottonwood Court

Noosaville

12.00pm - 1.00pm

25 David Street

4

3

2

$1,495,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

49Witta Circle

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3

2

Auction

1.00pm - 1.30pm

40/2 Noosa Drive

4

3

2

$2,290,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 714 653 Friday 12th April 7 Admiral Place Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770 12.00pm - 12.30pm Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0417 600 840

Sunshine Beach Friday 12th April

Noosa Sound

1.00pm - 1.30pm

Saturday 13th April

6/18 Bryan Street

Tewantin

10.00am - 10.00am

8/1 Peza Court

2

1

1

$739,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

23 Mossman Court

4

3

2

$4,350,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804 Saturday 13th April 48-50 HiltonTerrace Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0421 785 512 12.00pm - 12.30pm

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NOOSA OUTLOOK, CENTRAL LOCATION OFFERED to the market for the first time in 18 years, this spaciously designed three-bedroom home ticks all the boxes.

Perched up on a level 705m2 block, the property faces north capturing a glimpse of Noosa Heads. A centrallylocated kitchen, with ample storage, leads into a spacious family living area. A large alfresco area is accessed from the living zone, allows for ease of entertaining.

There's also a separate lounge room with pitched ceilings, the perfect place to escape the bustle of family life. The master bedroom is a generous size, with an ensuite and built-in robes. The second and third bedrooms are larger than standard, and include built in robes.

Air-conditioning and fans have been installed throughout. There's a double lock-up garage, ample off-street parking and a wide side access with enough space for a caravan or boat. This family home is situated in a convenient location close to schools, local shops, the golf club and Tewantin village, with easy access to Lake Doonella cycling and walking trails.

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WHAT’S ON STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL COMES TO NOOSA AT THE J "Every scene promises to be full of glitz and glamour as well as amazing singing and dancing.

"What also makes this musical special though is it is filled with humour, which is definitely something you would expect from the 'over the top' scripting that Baz Luhrmann has become renowned for."

Adding to the exciting atmosphere, the musical will also feature a live orchestra made up of the college's very own musicians.

"Every musical number will be backed by our very talented orchestra selected specifically to support the musical," she said.

"The show promises to have something for everyone and we won't be surprised to hear the audience singing along to the classic songs or even dancing in the aisles."

Tickets are on sale now through The J website for the four performances from Thursday 23 May to Saturday 25 May including a matinee performance on the Saturday. Tickets are $28 adults and $20 child/concession. ●

By Abbey Cannan

Love is in the Air at Good Shepherd Lutheran College as rehearsals are well under way for the College's show piece, Strictly Ballroom The Musical, performing at The J in May. Adapted from Baz Luhrmann's classic Australian movie, the stage will be brought to life through song and dance as well as high heels, big hair, sequins and feathers.

Strictly Ballroom The Musical is the inspiring story of a championship ballroom dancer, Scott, who defies all the rules to follow his heart.

Combining the story's heart, comedy and drama with high energy dance, eyepopping sets and costumes and classic chart hits including Time After Time and Love is in the Air, this unforgettable production will make your heart soar and your feet want to dance.

Good Shepherd Lutheran College musical director Mrs Andrea Donovan said she is excited to be bringing this wellloved story to Noosa.

"We can't wait to put on a fantastic show for not just the college community

Shania Oreb and Jez Underwood bring the characters Scott and Fran to life in Strictly Ballroom The Musical. but also for the wider Noosa community," Mrs Donovan said.

"The students have been fine tuning

their performances with rehearsals for the show starting before the end of term last year.

GET YOUR COWBOY BOOTS READY FOR SOME TOE-TAPPING FUN For some toe tapping, traditional country music with great bands and local artists head to the Australian Country Music Association Yandina Concert on Saturday 13 April.

The popular and entertaining Cross

Roads are guest artists at the concert located at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, from 1pm to 5pm.

There are raffle and door prizes, the canteen is open and there is free afternoon tea.

The ACMA Yandina Branch Country Music spans a wide area - audience members and walk-up artists come from as far as Gympie, Noosa, Coolum, Caboolture and from other clubs closer to Brisbane.

They are a not-for-profit organisation and

the proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the hall.

Walk-ups are welcome with an entry fee of $8 and concession $6. For more information contact Shirley on 0408582386. ●

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10, (present)Tense. 11, As-set-s. 13, Ca-me-ra. 15, Encore.

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12. Doesn’t keep the ticket one’s forged (6,2). 14. As usual, a number agree to differ (7). 16. Gather there’s room to turn the bed round (7). 18. Keep pushing the man (5). 20.

Protecting the right claw that’s damaged, make slow progress (5). 21. A French article on a batch of servicemen (4).

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24. There’s a man outside: Slim (4). 25. A short reply to “Thank you” (3,2,3).

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7569 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Barbaric. 6, Port. 8, File. 9, Instruct. 10, Risky.

11, Mascot. 13, Cherry. 15, Rodent. 17, Scotch. 19, Plume.

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WHAT’S ON THE BEE GEEZ ARE STAYIN’ ALIVE The UK Bee Geez are one of the most accomplished tribute bands internationally and they will be playing at the Tewantin Noosa RSL on Saturday 13 April from 8pm.

This astounding band was formed in England back in 2000, and has since travelled the globe.

Performing live as well as on television and radio in countries including the UK, India, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and all over Europe.

Wherever the UK Bee Geez go they create a cult following, from the minute the band step on stage you will believe the real the real Gibb brothers have appeared.

Not only will you recognise the Bee Gees' signature sound but the UK Bee

Geez will astound you with their costumes, their mannerisms, and even their famous dry humour. Even the staunchest fans from the Bee Gees fan club agree that the UK Bee Geez are the greatest tribute band around.

From the opening song of 'You Should Be Dancing', all the way through to the romantic ballads such as 'How Deep Is Your Love' and finally into the fantastic Disco tracks such as 'Night Fever' and 'Stayin' Alive', you will be up and dancing!

Whether you are a top-tapper, a thigh slapper, or a singer and dancer, the UK Bee Geez encourage everyone to get involved with the show.

The Tewantin Noosa RSL is located at 5 Memorial Ave Tewantin, call 07 54471766 for more information.

The UK Bee Geez tribute band.

Bombay Bliss staff Harman and Vishal are here to please.

TASTE OF INDIA BRINGS THE BLISS With award winning Indian cuisine, Bombay Bliss Noosa Indian Restaurant is here to please.

Concentrating on North and South Indian cuisine, Bombay Bliss chef's use authentic recipes that have been passed down through the generations.

All meals are cooked a la carte and are made from the freshest prime meats and vegetables marinated with a delicate blend of herbs and spices. They create their own sauces from scratch, and slow cook them to age-old authentic Indian recipes.

Each 'Bombay' Indian restaurant and take-away has a fully qualified Indian chef with a minimum of five years' experience.

Bombay Bliss Indian Restaurants are pleased to accommodate many special dietary needs, and serves non-fat, vegan, non-dairy, and nut free items.

Bombay Bliss Noosa has delicious value packs that are a terrific way for a family or large group to enjoy a sampling of a variety of popular dishes.

If it's individual portions you need, then there are plenty of chicken, seafood, lamb, and vegetarian curries to please everyone.

The restaurant is located at 86/84 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin and open Monday through to Saturday from 9am to 10pm.

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WHAT’S ON ONE-ACT PLAYS ATTRACT NATIONAL EXPERIENCE ART WITH THE MASTERS Regional Gallery last week anINTEREST FOR NOOSA ARTS THEATRE Noosa nounced the launch of an inaugural Award-winning Perth playwright Yvette Wall has been announced as a finalist in the 2019 Noosa Arts Theatre National One-Act Playwriting Competition, paving the way for her first interstate production.

The grandmother-of-three - who's had 13 of her original one-act plays produced in community theatre in Western Australia since 2014 - is one of three writers shortlisted to take out the competition for her new piece, Little Angels.

The play - set in 1966 in a hostel for unmarried pregnant girls run by Catholic nuns - will also be staged in Noosa from July 11 to July 20 with the last week of performances forming part of the Noosa Alive Festival.

"Little Angels has four strong female roles and is the darkest piece I've ever written with strong themes of loss, suppression and rebellion," Ms Wall said.

This latest nomination follows her play The Broken Slipper which won the Beryl Silvester Award for Best New Writing at Dramafest 2014, Cracked which picked up the Best Original Script prize at the 2015 Hills Festival of Theatre and Looking at the Alps which won Best Produc-

Yvette Wall tion at Norfolk Island Theatre Festival in 2016.

A former youth worker who has a Bachelor of Social Science, Ms Wall also works with primary schools, sharing her love of theatre and story, which she believes has the power to heal and inspire all ages. ●

Masterclass Series which will bring eight acclaimed national artists to Noosa to run skills development workshops with local artists.

The masterclasses will be limited to a small number of participants and be held every two weeks from May through to August.

Gallery Director Michael Brennan said the artists delivering these masterclasses include Archibald Prize winning painter, Sam Leach who in the same year he won the Archibald, also won the Wynne Prize for landscape, becoming only the third artist after William Dobell and Brett Whitely to do so.

2019 Montalto Sculpture Prize winner, Kylie Stillman, is also confirmed.

"The Sunshine Coast's own Rowley Drysdale, one of Australian's foremost ceramic artists and founder of Quixotica Art Space in Cooroy, will also share his skills with masterclass participants," Mr Brennan said.

"The chance to work alongside artists of this calibre doesn't come around often outside of capital cities."Noosa Regional Gallery Masterclass Series 2019: · Saturday 4 May: The Art and Science of Landscape Painting, with Sam Leach

Juan Ford, Sentinel (2018), oil on linen · Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 May: Drawn to Animation, with Todd Fuller · Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 June: The Instant Muse: Creating Sculptures for Painting, with Juan Ford · Saturday 8 June: Demystifying Oil Painting, with Victoria Reichelt · Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 June: Describing the Body, with Godwin Bradbeer · Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 July: Wheel Throwing Masterclass, with Rowley Drysdale · Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 August: Contemporary Stitching: Signage within Urban Landscapes, with Michelle Hamer · Saturday 24 August: Sculpted Books: Old Books Reborn, with Kylie Stillman For more information and to book your place, visit www.noosaregionalgallery. com.au/masterclass-series ●

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starting at 1pm. For more information contact Linda on 0427 570022 or check out the club website.

Our weekly Music Group will be held every Thursday from 9.30 to 11.30am. We listen to Classical Music on CDs or watch Classical Music DVDs. Donation of $2 for morning tea. Phone Lyn on 5449 0537 for more details.

ROTARY CLUB OF EUMUNDI Information evening on 11 April at 5.30pm at the CWA Hall 78 Memorial Drive. Come at 5.30pm for pre meeting drinks (BYO) which will be followed at 6pm with a short information and question session. We will follow the meeting with dinner at Sala Thai.

For more details and RSVP please call Tania on 0407020473 or Bob on 0412715461.

CANCER COUNCIL QUEENSLAND NOOSA BRANCH Our Biggest Morning Tea is at Noosa Boathouse on 23 May, $20 a head prepaid on booking, raffle and lucky door prizes and entertainment. Phone Annie on 0409385566.

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BUDDIES LEARN ENGLISH HOLIDAY PROGRAM Home-stay hosts are needed for refugees participating in the Learn English Holiday program on the Sunshine Coast. To become a host contact Kayla Szumer on kaylaszumer@gmail.com.

TEWANTIN NOOSA GARDEN CLUB The next meeting is on on May 13 at 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start, in the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin. Guest speaker: Sean Morrow who will speak on native animals.Guests Welcome. For more information contact Marilyn 0754499074. Sean will also be holding an Open Garden at his 18 Hawk Lane,Pomona, Property on May 18 at 9am.

NOOSA BOTANICAL ARTISTS We meet every Monday at Wallace House at 1-4pm. Beginners are welcome.

NOOSA PARKS ASSOCIATION Lynn Scott, this week's guest speaker at Friday Environment Forum, will share images of Birds of Paradise seen during her dawn climbs in the mountain jungles. Attend on April 12 at the Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville from 10.30am. Coffee available from 10am. Enjoy the birds of Wallace Park with Valda and the Interpretive Birding group. Meet in the car park at 8.30am. All welcome. Visit www.noosaparks. org.au for more information.

RETIREES WELCOME Noosa 2010 Combined Probus Club is a retirees club that meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 9.30am in the Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club 65 Hilton Terrace Tewantin.

Our club has fun day trips and longer holidays to various places of interest, we also attend the theatre, have garden visits, dinning and walking groups together. Call Brian 0403 435 978 for more information.

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Monday Drivers: Maya, Marie, Ray, Andrew, Judy, Cheryl, Michelle &Neil Kitchen: Martina, Stephen, Len, Geoff Tuesday Drivers: Bruce, Liz,. Anne, Simone & Cookie, Tania & Friends, Cheryl, Barani & Peter Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo Wednesday Drivers: Ian, Liz & Pat, Gary, Victor, Carolyn & Gerry Kitchen: Judi, Sandy, Elfie, Glenis, Mark Thursday Drivers: Denise, Graham, Jenny & Kevin, Victor, Helen & Kath, Jan & Sharon, Barani & Peter Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Elfie, John Friday Drivers: Good Friday Closed Kitchen: Good Friday Closed 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

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LIFE DRAWING FOR FUN Giuliana De Witts is the tutor with Life Drawing her subject at Art After Dark this month. Giuliana's relaxed freedom of style makes drawing from a live model easy for the timid and inexperienced. Mistakes add to the essence and charm of the drawings and end results are surprisingly delightful.

Giuliana has a long history of creating beautiful work, starting over 20 years ago. Her creative interests are primarily painting, life drawing and also print making. This month she will focus on life art and all the intricacies

SOCIAL DANCE LESSONS Tewantin Masonic Hall every Sunday. For more information visit www.andrewsclassdance.com"or ring Andrew 0429 829 328. All welcome, with or without partners.

COUNTRY DANCE Saturday 13 April is the next Belli Community Hall Country Dance with classical old time dances. Music by Sunshine Swing Band.

Entry includes supper. Lucky door, lucky spots and raffle. Tickets at door. 7.30pm for a 8.00pm start. More information at www. bellihall.com.au. Dance lessons have started, they are held on Thursday night starting at 7.30pm.

NEW BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES For years 7-12 students and adults. Tuesdays from 4pm starting 23 April at Tinbeerwah Hall, 863 Sunrise Road, Tinbeerwah. Join us with or without a partner. Phone Sharryn for Bookings and all information, 0404 097 358

LADIES PROBUS CLUB OF NOOSA HEADS Our next meeting is on Thursday 11 April at the Forum Hall Laguna Estate at 10am. The outing is lunch at Cafe Doonan on Eumundi Road on Thursday April 18 at 12.30. For more information call Kim on 54553860 or Pam on 54506017.

NOOSA MEN'S SHED GARAGE SALE A range of garden accoutrements and potted plants will be available from 9am till noon in a garage sale at the Men's Shed - Wallum Lane, Noosa Springs on Wednesday 24 April.

Timber or metal items can be made by the Two Wood Sheds or the Metal Shed.

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of life drawing where you'll be free to experiment with different tools with guidance from Giuliana. The main focus will be having a lot of fun while learning new skills.

Art After Dark is on Wednesday 24 April from 5.30- 9pm at Wallace House, 1 Wallace Park Noosaville. Join in for a night of champagne, party food and a whole lot of fun. No experience is needed.

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Bookings essential. Phone 54741211 or email create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au. â—?

Develop Public Speaking and Leadership skills for life at Noosa Toastmasters 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, for enquiries phone Luke Bourne one 0404297582 or email noosatoastmasters@gmail.com.

SUNSHINE HOSPICE Sunshine Hospice is looking for fun loving volunteers for our Tewantin charity Op shop.

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

Phone Carol on 0407 471 583.

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NOOSA AND DISTRCT LANDCARE WORKSHOP Mysterious mammals of the forest workshop on Wednesday 17 April 5-7pm at Rural Futures Centre, Pomona. Free entry for Noosa Landcare members and Bushcare members and $10 for public attendees. Bookings essential contact Jo - info@noosalandcare.org ph: 5485 2468.

FREE HATHA YOGA AND MEDITATION Free yoga taught by a qualified senior yoga teacher at a range of times and locations in Tewantin, Cooroy and Peregian Beach. For more information call Dagmar 5443113 or email dagrich@aapt.net.au.

NOOSA RIVER PROBUS CLUB Noosa River Probus Club meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at the Christian Outreach Centre Noosaville, time 9-9.30am start and the cost is $6.00 per meeting.

A.I.R NOOSA BRANCH A.I.R. is the peak National not-for-profit organisation supporting self-funded retirees or those about to retire. Next meeting is Thursday 11 April at 10am at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville. For more information phone 0411211566 or email airnoosacommunications@gmail.com.

NOOSA DISTRICT AND FOLIAGE SOCIETY The Noosa Club is conducting a show in Cooroy on 10 and 11 May (Mother's Day show).

There will be 100's of orchids on show and for sale. The club meets at the Tinbeerwah Hall the second Saturday of each month

Want to enjoy good wines, foods and good fellowship on a monthly basis? Join us at one of our monthly dinners locally. The Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy Club has been in Noosa for more than 40 years. Ring John Dicker on 0414 323266 for more information.

U3A NOOSA FRIDAY TALKS PROGRAMME U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30 pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. On Friday 12 April is Paul Ryan: Forests and Wood.

On Friday 26 April is a USC Talk by Dr Jay Ludowyke. Full details available at www.u3anoosa.com.au/ or contact Reception on 5440 5500.

SUNSHINE COAST ARTS AND CRAFTS The Sunshine Coast Arts and Crafts Community Fair is being held on 27 and 28 of April from 9am - 4pm at Montville Village Hall. Refreshments will be available in our member run cafe with free entry.

THE THURSDAY GIRLS Our events aim to bring people together to have fun and make new friends whilst fundraising to assist children from disadvantaged families in our Noosa Shire State Schools with equal educational opportunities. For further information contact Di Kirby on 0417 712 503 email: brian.dianne2@bigpond.com.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA Every Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9.30pm Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening with Old Time Dancing at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall - cost is $5, which includes supper. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information, or come and visit.

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BY JULIEN PITTS The Rococo's Bar and Bistro Noosa Tigers have belted Mayne in Brisbane last Saturday to the tune of 119 points and sit unbeaten on top of the Hart Sports QFA Division 1 ladder.

Right from the opening minutes it was evident that the Sunshine Coast powerhouse was simply harder, fitter and stronger around the contest as well as being much more skilful in transition. The Rococo Bar & Bistro Noosa Tigers senior coach Adam Bovalino was really pleased with the effort saying it was just a really top effort 'right across the board. The boy's stuck to their structures and didn't lairise and the score looked after itself. I'm really happy with our start to the year and with the Reserves also playing good footy, competition for spots is where you want it. I thought the back six were terrific today setting up so many attacking plays. Just a top all round effort".

Noosa had winners all over the ground with Tyler Stack and Mitch Woods racking up tons of possessions from start to finish.

Stack finished with a game high 38 touches in the midfield whilst footy manager Woods completely dominated his wing with 33 possessions. Jayden Holt continued his fantastic early season form with 30 touches

whilst the 'rolls- royce' Jai Fitzpatrick wowed the crowd with sublime skill and flair. Young Mac Johnston again impressed in the ruck as he threw himself into contest after contest; whilst the back half were led superbly by skipper Aaron Laskey and the super elusive and dangerous Riley Buntain.

Up forward Connor McDonald was again a standout with his forward presence extremely noticeable through the entire afternoon with the impressive teenager Will O'Dwyer and Nick Sutton both bagging five goals for the afternoon. A massive win by the Rococo Bar & Bistro Tigers as they now look forward to a home game against University of Queensland this Saturday from 2pm.

The seconds came home with a flash booting six last quarter goals to earn a fantastic win on what was a very entertaining game. Names like Trompf, Wallace, Isles and Winter right in amongst it with new recruit Snowy a standout also.

Plenty happening at the Tigers with great $10 meals each Thursday night and don't forget to book your seat to this week's President's Luncheon with Geelong champion and football educator Michael Turner our special guest. Well worth listening too! See you at the footy!

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BY RON LANE To be named the best club in Queensland in your chosen sport is indeed something to be proud of. However to do so for four consecutive years is incredible; and this is, indeed what happened to the Sunshine Coast Martial Arts Club.

This came about as a result of their performance at the recent 2019 Queensland Karate State Championships. For these titles the club entered a team of 28 competitors of all ages (children through to veterans) to compete against the best the 18 other clubs in the state had to offer. Competing over two day the events consisted of Kumite (sparring) and Kata (form) and the completion of the tournament saw the team came home with a total of 28 gold,10 silver and 7 bronze.

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LIFE OF BRINE

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THE CHANGING TIDE

THE NON-BIRTHDAY PARTY No, she said. Not having a party, don't want one and you can't make me. Her wish is my command, of course, so we decided to have noosatoday.com.au

Caroline Marks on her way to winning the Boost Mobile Pro, the first equal pay event in surfing history.

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the extended family up to our place at Agnes Water. Out of sight, out of mind, maybe we could even buy up the town's supply of candles and have a little birthday cake.

But the friends down south evidently didn't get the no party memo. "I'm flying up and you can't stop me," said one lady.

"Me too," said another. We soon outgrew our little pad and had to rent a couple more beach bungalows. We surfed, we lolled around and laughed a lot, drank a little good

wine, told outrageous lies, as old people do.

We had a ball. And just quietly ticked the box on another good decade.

CALIFORNIA IN THE SPRING Around about the time you're reading this, we'll be settling into our little garden studio home away from home in Laguna Beach, California, en route to adventures in Mexico. We can never touch down in LA

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without touching base with old mates, and just to get us excited about our Laguna stay, our friends sent us a couple of snapshots of what the garden looks like after 17 inches of late winter rain.

As you'll know if you're old enough to remember the song, it never rains in Southern California, so this blaze of colour is pretty special. Hope it's an omen for a great start to our trip. ●

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The huge event village erected at Snapper Rocks may have sat forlorn and lonely all week, but around the corner at Duranbah the World Surf League's 2019 season got off to a cracker of a start.

Granted, it wasn't the dreamy kind of start to the tour that we're used to seeing at the Quiksilver Pro - who can forget Julian's barrel at Kirra last year to claim the yellow jersey? - but D-Bah delivered just enough of its powerhouse beachies to get results, and the whole southern Gold Coast was just going off, in and out of the water.

Of course, running the entire event at the backup venue took world tour event surfing back about 30 or 40 years to two tents on the beach and an Esky full of water.

The workout room in the athletes' enclosure went untouched, and the VIPs never got to appreciate Karen Neilsen's retro bamboo beachhouse design of the hospitality space.

But no one I talked to seemed to care, although Tourism and Events Queensland may not have been delighted that the entire focus of the event moved from the southern-most surf break in Queensland to the northern-most one in NSW. Oh well, them's the breaks, literally.

What both the men's and women's contests highlighted was the changing of the guard that's been coming for a season or two, but really seems to have kicked in this year. Reigning world champ Steph Gilmore was no match for 17-year-old Caroline Marks from California, while Kelly Slater just can't keep up with the Brazilian stormtroopers who are less than half his age.

I'm not suggesting that either of those veterans - with a total of 18 world titles between them - are done and dusted. But for Kelly, in particular, the years are taking their toll. Everything would have to go very, very right for him to win another world tour event, let alone another world title. After two back-to-back shockers, I'm pretty sure a big part of Kelly would want to put his comp boards back in the rack and call it a day, but the fact is he's committed to making a documentary of his final year on tour, and to surf at most of the events.

Of course, the wags are having a field day already on what that doco might be called if Kelly goes all year without winning a heat.

The best one I heard was "From GOAT to GLOAT" - from greatest of all time to greatest loser of all time. That's almost too cruel to share, but Kelly's got broad shoulders.

Off the beach, the WSL banquet rocked The Star casino, Wendy Botha was inducted into the Surfing Hall of Fame at the Q Hotel, and Ian "Kanga" Cairns launched his biography in front of a packed house at Surf World museum. But the most poignant gathering of the week occurred further down the coast at Spookies Point, Angourie, where many hundreds of surfers farewelled David "Baddy" Treloar, one of our bestloved underground heroes.

I was on a mission, driving north to meet another commitment and was unable to be there, but I'm told that it was the most moving tribute since we saw off the great Michael Peterson half a dozen years ago.

I wish I could have been in two places at once.

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BIG SEAS FOR NATIONAL TITLES therefore the intensive first aid training that our young clubbies undergo is now of the utmost importance. And the only way they achieve such high standards is to come under the guidance of the Noosa Coach Lenore Grice and her team of instructors.

To this team we say well done. Other juniors to perform well were Finella GibbsBeal winning gold in the ocean swim and Amy Kibbles silver in the beach flags.

In the open section Lana Rogers added another gold medal to her tally when she won the prestigious Female Open Belt race and Nick Sloman won the open surf race and the 2km open swim; and in the ladies 2km open surf Kareen Lee of Noosa won silver, Jordan Mercer won the bronze in the ladies open ski.To finish off for the ladies in the u/19s.Electra Outram won the gold on the single ski.

Again the Masters made a great contribution in particular the ladies and in the board riding Noosa, with thanks to Christy Quirk and silver medalist Jack Lewis they are starting to move. For the boat section the massive surf made each race lotto and for Noosa it just was not their carnival.

Sunshine Beach performed well and once again their young members were amongst the medals. In the u/15s male champion life saver Thomas Auty won gold and the female surf team won silver; followed by Freya Wilson bronze in the surf race and again in champion lifesaver Lily Gooderham won a silver. And in the u/17 Amelia Rose won bronze.On the single ski u/17 Maxie Moore won the bronze and Ruby Nolan kept up her successes with a bronze in the surf race.

In the masters division Allison Johnstone continued the club dominance in the champion life saver by winning the bronze.

In the masters swim section Jason "Super" Hooper won the 2km ocean swim and Clare Derrington won silver in the surf race.

Once again Sunshine Beach has shown that with the facilities available, a big open beach and big ever changing surf conditions, plus a team of top surf swim coaches, they have the ingredients to produce the best surf teams in the country. The silver medal won by their u/15 female surf team at the titles in tough surf conditions, plus the performance of champion lifesaver competitors is living proof that the above is achievable. Good luck to all ●

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With the building swell and heavy rainfall offshore has been very quiet this week.

However the fish have had a break and the freshwater run off should have the reefies fired up. The weekend is showing good signs of lighter winds and swell. You can expect to see good catches of sweetlip, pearl perch, snapper and coral trout on Sunshine Reef. With the dirtier water bigger grub tail and paddle tail plastics are the go to and using light jigheads gives a natural fall that snapper love. If bottom fishing there will be strong current so using lighter 20-30lb braids are best for direct contact to your lure. Don't forget the bigger Spanish mackerel are still about and will happily take big baits slow trolled and floated downward.

Using bait elastic keeps baits intact when casting pilchard floaters and helps prevent them from twisting lines when bringing them back in. Halls and Sunshine reef will be the go to reefs while there is a moderate swell still running. Out wider we should start seeing the occasional big snapper and jewfish falling for well-presented baits, jigs and plastics in the 7 inch size with lots of scent.

The estuary has been the more popular option due to the winds, so aim to have the wind behind you. Flathead and trevally have been the main captures around Dog Beach, Munna Point and Woods Bays with some chopper sized tailor starting to show up as well as Queenfish. Queenies can reach up to a metre with the current line and woods bays two great places to find them. They love a fast paced surface lures like poppers and skipping pencil lures. Fishing heavier leaders of 15-20lb is important for both species as they can rub through lighter leaders during their big jumps they are known for. Be sure to carry a decent landing net and handle both species quickly if intended for release. For flathead and trevally a strip of fresh mullet is a great bait that also appeals to bream. Octopus style hooks give the best presentation for flesh baits due to the wider gape and shorter shank. Mangrove jacks will

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Freshwater has certainly quietened down with the recent rains and water temperatures have dropped significantly too. Using a sounder in deeper water will show you the fish and it is important to use lures with a lot of vibration including tail spinners, blades and vibes worked close to the bottom. If hunting for saratoga then subsurface lures will be the better option as the sun rises. Surface lures like frogs and cicadas are best fished slowly so they are easily detected by the big fish.

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When lifesavers from all over Australia gather to contest their National Titles (events that cover all aspects of their work) there are always performances that can only be described as truly outstanding. For this years 2018/19 titles held at Broadbeach and Kirra, such a performance came from two young members of the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving First Aid team, Lara Porter and Lilly Tindal.

Not only did these two young ladies contest their age group the u/17s, but they also contested the u/19s and the opens. In doing so they won the gold in both the 17s and 19s and silver in the opens; a feat never before achieved. In a lead up to the National Titles Lara and Lilly competed in the same three divisions at both the Branch and State Titles and astounded officials by winning the Gold Medal in all three at both. Then in the u/15 category Joe Glassock and Gilly Goulding of Noosa won the gold.

For many seasons the First Aid competition has virtually gone unheralded (definitely not a blue ribbon event) but with the ever increasing crowds flocking to our beaches, accidents requiring lifesavers attention, is definitely on the increase:

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