Noosa Today - 18th July 2019

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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk The future of Peregian Beach Surf Club has finally been decided as a surf club, as it should be.

It's been a long battle to get to this point. The community of Peregian Beach has seen various community groups formed, alliances made and battle lines drawn.

There have been heated meetings and behind the scenes lobbying. There were proposals put forward to build a new, larger surf club that were shot down.

A submission to use the top level of the surf club for ocean life initiatives did not win the building.

In the end the decision by Noosa Council to provide a permit to SLSQ on the premise they share the building's top floor with other community groups will ensure the future of lifesaving and the nippers program. ● - Margaret Maccoll

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IT CAN BE A REAL DOG’S LIFE ON FILM The Top Dog Film Festival is back at The J Noosa Heads and you’d be barking mad to miss it!

And Noosa Today has a double pass to giveaway to the Saturday 10 August 3pm screening!

The program is comprised of short films by independent filmmakers around the globe and explores the connection between humans and their dogs through entertaining and insightful stories.

The Top Dog Film Festival presents a two-hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people.

This carefully curated program of canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions, from independent films makers around the globe.

To enter simply go to The Noosa Today competition page at noosatoday.com.au/competitions/ ●

ON THE OTHER HAND Noosa is hosting a mining conference while protesting oil drilling ... it’s all happening on page 6.

REGO COMES UNSTUCK Ever wished your boat rego sticker would disappear like your car rego sticker did? Read the good news on page 8.

FLOAT YOUR BOAT It took two years ...but just have a look at what he’s produced on page 12.

PART OF THE COMMUNITY It's a busy community ... and you can read about it piece by piece on page 20.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT

CLIMATE EMERGENCY CALLED Noosa Council announced on Monday it would become the first Queensland local government to declare a climate emergency but warned there was a risk of sea water inundation for more than 2000 properties by the end of the century.

Councillors agreed at Monday's General Committee meeting that Council would write to all levels of government to say the time to take urgent action on climate change is right now. Cr Ingrid Jackson said it must also inform 2232 property owners identified under Council's Coastal Hazard Mapping program of being at risk of inundation by 2100. It was Council's job to protect people's properties, she said.

Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN) president Vivian Griffin congratulated Noosa Council on declaring a Climate Emergency but challenged them to put meat on the bones of its words.

Ms Griffin said other councils, such as Moreland and Darebin in Victoria, had developed Climate Emergency Action Plans, outlining

Noosa Councillors declare climate emergency. what the Councils themselves will do in partnership with their communities.

"Up until now Noosa Council has had a major focus on its own emissions, and that is a worthwhile thing to do. However, emissions from the Noosa community total nearly 500,000 carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) tonnes, with the big chunks coming from transport and electricity," she said. "In contrast, Council's own operations total less than 50,000 CO2e tonnes."

Ms Griffin said while ZEN Inc, a not-for-profit volunteer

organisation, had been working on a number of community based initiatives to reduce emissions and were grateful of council funding a small band of committed volunteers "was no substitute for a whole of Council focus". Mayor Tony Wellington said Council's Coastal Hazard Adaptation Plan would set out how Council prepares for and responds to increased severe weather events, storm surges, sea level rise and coastal erosion.

"At the local level Council has an ambitious target to achieve net zero emissions by 2026. We will continue efforts to reduce emissions by implementing solar PV, identifying energy efficiencies and by making changes to our landfill site and our operations," he said.

"We will continue to work collaboratively with our community to achieve emission reduction goals across the shire.

In making the declaration, Noosa Council joins other local governments in NSW, Victoria, SA and WA, the ACT government and

740 jurisdictions around the globe, including the national governments of the UK, Canada, Portugal and Ireland and the cities of Paris and New York.

"The Australian Federal Government's own National Greenhouse Inventory reveals that we are not on track to meet our Paris Agreement targets. Indeed, overall emissions are trending up, not down," Cr Wellington said.

The most recent IPCC Report noted that humankind has just 12 years to take action to keep warming to less than 1.5 degrees and avoid more serious global catastrophes, he said.

"Left unchecked, climate change has the potential for major consequences, particularly more severe weather events. And Noosa is not immune. As a coastal community we are particularly vulnerable to impacts of a changing climate."

The declaration is set to be ratified at Council's Ordinary meeting Thursday evening. ●

ADVERTISING SIGNAGE ON CUTTING BOARD Noosa business organisations and owners hold serious concerns over the negative impact to businesses of Noosa Council's proposed advertising sign policy changes which include the banning of A-frame, banner and flag style signs.

Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) president Janet Kake said chamber members definitely wanted to keep the A-frames and banners.

"We can't afford not to get the traffic," she said.

She said CCIQ acknowledged there was a problem with signage and regulation was required

but wants to negotiate ways for businesses to maintain the signs that are vital to not only attracting customers but providing work for local signwriters.

Businesses, particularly those not visible from the main road agreed, telling Noosa Today they were very concerned at the effect on their businesses if the new laws were introduced.

"This is a tourist area. The locals know we are here but the tourists don't," one business owner said.

"It will be detrimental to my business," another owner said.

"It will affect my business because I am out of sight of the roadside.

"People obviously see it because

they order from the sign."

One owner suggested the signs could be smaller in size or more uniform to improve the amenity of the area while still enabling businesses to be visible to customers.

Cooroy CCIQ president Martin Duncan likes the character the signage brings to the hinterland town of Cooroy.

"I love Cooroy and I think it's quite artistic," he said.

"We don't want it to look like a residential street."

Noosaville Business Association president Joel Laventure is urging business owners to make submissions to Council to make their concerns known.

He said Council advised him last Thursday that they had received only 11 submissions.

"This is a major issue that affects the majority of businesses in our association.

"I've gone through the information in detail and I really think what is being proposed raises some significant concerns for us all," he said.

"Each submission matters and we all need to act now."

Residents and business owners have only until 26 July to make submissions.

To find out about the local law changes or make a submission visit https://yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au ●

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COVER STORY Li in Sleeping Beauty 1984.

Photo: JIM CALDWELL, HOUSTON BALLET.

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ueensland Ballet's Artistic Director Li Cunxin was plucked from poverty at the age of 11 when he was selected by Madame Mao's cultural advisors to attend the Beijing Dance Academy.

He sensationally defected to the US after going to Houston Ballet as an exchange student in a story made famous through this autobiography Mao's Last Dancer which was adapted as a feature film in 2009.

Earlier this year Li received an Order of Australia (OA) for his service to the performing arts, particularly ballet. Noosa Today caught up with Li Cunxin on the eve of the Noosa Alive Festival which will feature an exclusive

Queensland Ballet performance.

It's been 20 years since you retired from dancing how do you think the industry has changed, if at all, in that time?

The dance industry has become more dynamic in the past 20 years.

Our audiences have matured and diversified and demand a very high standard and variety of programming. The standard of the dancers is ever rising, and choreography is constantly evolving.

Despite ballet being a heritage artform, it has certainly not stayed still and is ever-changing.

What does it take today to be an exceptional dancer?

Intuitive musicality, exceptional artistry, excellent technique and great work ethic.

What are the greatest challenges for a dancer to continue to perform at their best?

Some of the greatest challenges dancers face are: overcoming injuries with positivity, developing resilience and tenacity, maintaining an open mindset and focusing on continual education and improving.

Earlier this year when you received an Order of Australia you said in an interview that ballet was a way out of a cruel, tough life your parents lived in China. Some people would think ballet was a very demanding life. How do the two worlds compare?

Even though ballet is a demanding, difficult and challenging art form, it is also beautiful, elegant, colourful, energetic and life-transforming.

Whereas the terrible and harsh

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childhood life I endured in China was all about survival, survival, survival.

Have you been able to fulfil your ambition to save your family?

Yes. I have been fortunate enough to be able to make a transformative difference for my family in China.

My family's standard of living has increased immeasurably since our childhood and it has been such a pleasure to have played some part in that.

How was the connection between Queensland Ballet and the Noosa Alive festival formed?

Ian Mackellar first reached out to me soon after I arrived in Brisbane to take up the Artistic Directorship of Queensland Ballet in 2013. Our wonderful relationship started in the 2014 Noosa Alive Festival (it was called Noosa Long Weekend Festival then). We have enjoyed being part of the Festival ever since. We love the opportunity to share our beautiful art form with new audiences who might not otherwise be exposed to ballet.

What has it meant for Queensland Ballet to perform at the Noosa festival?

It's a wonderful opportunity for Queensland Ballet's Company dancers and Jette Parker Young Artists to perform to an appreciative and enthusiastic audience in Noosa.

We always walk away feeling quite special and we greatly value our partnership with the Festival. We're always proud to sit alongside other local, national and international performers in the Noosa Alive! program. â—? noosatoday.com.au

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LOCAL PERFORMERS TO SHINE AT NOOSA ALIVE!

Michaela Burger stars in A Migrant's Son.

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ulture vultures are advised to get in quick to secure tickets for performances at Noosa Alive! with 10 days of entertainment set to begin tomorrow.

Noosa alive! 2019 Producer Tim Loydell said while the festival draws both interstate and international performers, it's also a terrific platform for local talent to shine.

"It's important to us to celebrate the phenomenal talent that exists here in Noosa, as well as welcoming back home former Sunny Coasters who've since spread their wings," Tim said.

"Soprano Anna Smith from GANZ A Cappella and bombshell performer Sahara Beck are two examples of such talent returning to their old home town for the festival."

Anna will perform with GANZ A Cappella at The J on Thursday 25 July. Direct from Berlin, the classical six-piece vocal group are touring their incredible talents in a show titled 'Home is Calling', showcasing their inspiring dedication to the power of voice. Anna is thrilled to have an opportunity to return to Noosa and connect with family and friends while she's here for the festival.

Now Brisbane-based (when she's not touring), singer Sahara Beck returns home to the Sunshine Coast for a special Noosa alive! all-ages performance at The J on Wednesday 24 July. After taking off with her soaring single 'Here We Go Again', she returns with her new red-hot release 'I Haven't Done A Thing Today'.

Noosa's own amazing community choir, Noosa Chorale will be performing with award-winning

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Tim Loydell and Anna Smith of GANZ A Cappella. cabaret star Michaela Burger and her riveting true story, A Migrant's Son on Sunday 21 July at The J. See the Noosa Orchestra perform a special afternoon show on Saturday 27 July at Good Shepherd Lutheran College. The performance will be conducted by maestro Antoni Bonetti and starring virtuoso clarinettist Sacha Gibbs-McPhee, along with soloists Cassandra Wright, Kristian Scott and Sarah Winn - who will be sharing famous opera arias.

Another local songbird performing at Noosa alive! is award-winning Bel Canto Soprano singer/songwriter Emma Bridget Tomlinson. Emma will be presenting her own production 'OPERA FUNK' on Saturday 27 July at Noosa Arts Theatre, accompanied by two of Australia's finest musicians/ composers, Sean Peter Ross and Peter Koppes (The Church).

That evening also sees the avantgarde event that is 'Morphe Noosa' taking place at Noosa Regional Gallery. Morphe will feature runway

Emma Bridget Tomlinson from OPERA FUNK.

The Umbilical Brothers return with their fast-paced show Speedmouse. creations from the region's best hair and make-up stylists, fashion and costume designers amongst an exhibition of thought-provoking artworks by Raquel Ormella.

Another performance featuring local talent is the dance showcase 'Stars of Tomorrow' on Sunday 28

July. Discover how dancers are made - from their first tentative moves at the barre to their first pointe shoes and dancing their first Swan Lake.

Experience the energy and ambition of these dynamic, passionate and talented young dancers. â—?

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HIGH FLYERS INVEST IN MINES

BY MARGARET MACCOLL

after a meeting was held in Hastings Street in 2010 to create ways to attract visitors to the region.

"I figured I could probably put an event on for mining investors," he said.

The first event in 2011 attracted about 350 investors and this year there are more than 1000 registered to attend. People are travelling from Europe, North America and New Zealand to attend the conference and about 70 per cent of guests will arrive from interstate.

"The first couple of years we had 33-34 companies and now there's

Some serious money will change hands this week when national and international guests meet at Peppers Noosa Resort for the annual Noosa Mining and Exploration investor conference.

Organised by mining engineer and ex-stockbroker Phil Dickinson the three-day conference will bring together Australian stock exchange listed mining companies with investors, stockbrokers and fund managers.

Phil said the first event came

more than we can accommodate," Phil said.

Phil said they would be a very engaged audience of serious investors.

A large and diverse group of mining companies from gold, mixed minerals and base metals to gas and oil will attend the conference.

Those considered small with annual income of up to $35 million will be allocated 10 minutes each to speak about their companies on the first day while larger companies will take 15 minutes each to attract investors to their companies.

Phil said the appeal to investors

to come to Noosa extended beyond the conference with many taking the opportunity to holiday and enjoy both the Noosa destination and the Noosa Alive Festival. ●

PADDLE FOR THE BIGHT OPPOSES OIL DRILLING Participants are encouraged to bring surfboards, bodyboards, SUPs, kayaks, surf skis and other personal watercraft to peacefully #fightforthebight.

Bring signs and banners too - and enjoy the day and a strong environment for our children.

The Great Australian Bight Alliance includes, Surfrider Foundation Australia, Sea Shepherd, Patagonia, the Wilderness Society,

So far tens of thousands have paddled out in multiple locations all around Australia (Sydney Harbour, Perth, Newcastle, Hobart, Torquay, Burleigh Heads, Melbourne, Adelaide) against proposed oil drilling by Norwegian mining company, Equinor, in the Great Australian Bight.

Noosa will do the same on Sunday 21 July at 9am with a peaceful Paddle out at Noosa Main Beach.

Mirning and Kokatha elders, Oil Free Seas Kangaroo Island and Clean Bight Alliance Australia (West Coast SA).

"Given the state of the world's oceans, the Great Australian Bight is rare and unique, an area of global significance and deserves the utmost protection," Sea Shepherd Australia managing director Jeff Hansen said.

"The Bight is rich in beauty and biodiversity, boasting the world's most significant southern right

whale nursery as well as humpback, sperm, blue and beaked whales.

"It's also Australia's most important sea lion nursery and supports orcas, great white sharks and fish down to the small pelagic."

Surfrider Foundation Sunshine Coast's Brendan Frawley said the Bight was where a wild ocean hits a wild coastline producing wild waves loved by surfers worldwide. ●

Youth Driver Awareness Program Year 11 Students from Shepherd Year 11Good Students from Good Shepherd Lutheran College and Lutheran College will attend Noosa Christian College will attend on Thursday 10that May. the RYDA Program the St. Teresa’s Catholic College No Steps on willHouse attend With on Friday 11th May. The RYDA Program held. at Friday July is26th the House With No Steps.

Other schools booked to attend are

One student will WIN a $100 account with Bendigo Bank

St Andrews Anglican College

Friday 23rd August

Noosa District High School, Year 10

Friday 20th September

Noosa District High School, Year 11

Friday 11th October

Coolum State High School

Friday 18th October

Sunshine Beach State High

Wednesday 23rd October

The RYDA program is FREE for all participating students and schools.

Made possible by the generous assistance given by the Queensland Government and our sponsors.

RYDA is an all day out-of-school excursion. In small groups, students take part in six interactive workshops conducted by trained Facilitators, expert in devising strategies to stay safe on the roads.

Sessions cover.....

SPEED & STOPPING. How to improve your skills to avoid a crash.

HAZARDS & DISTRACTIONS. Designed to improve hazard perception skills.

CRASH INVESTIGATORS. Students meet and talk with a crash survivor.

ROAD CHOICES. A Police Officer deals with risk areas for young drivers.

THE “I” IN DRIVE. Designed to show students how their personality is important.

GENEVIEVE’S STORY. True story about a young driver who lost her life in a crash The greatest impact at RYDA often comes from the personal stories of loss and survival.

Contact School Year 11/12 Coordinator or call 5447 6458 - 5472 0114 - 5474 4053 Rotary-www.rotarynoosaheads.org.au/RYDA | Road Safety Education-www.rse.org.au

This initiative is funded by the Queensland Government Community Road Safety Grants.

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The RYDA Program is delivered each year to over 50,000 senior high school students from more than 650 participating schools.

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Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project Providing access for our region to the world

Whether you are ying for pleasure or for work, or looking to export, the Sunshine Coast Airport is a crucial piece of infrastructure for our region. domain for nearly five years and remain

More than half our population* will travel by air for business or pleasure at least once this year, but many will commute to Brisbane first because our local airport runway cannot accommodate the larger aircraft for long haul flights.

Public consultation 1976

Maroochydore Airport Master Plan(proposed route) Sunshine Motorway Alignment

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Maroochy Strategic Plan 1985

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Maroochy Plan 2000

2006

Sunshine Coast Airport Master Plan 2007

2012

Environmental Impact Statement Terms of Reference

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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014

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Additional Environmental Impact Statement

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EIS approved

2019

Proposed flight paths

so to this day. These flight paths have been the subject of extensive public information and consultative processes along the way.

The airspace around the Sunshine

We’re doing something about that!

Sunshine Coast Council is building a new runway that’s bigger, wider and better aligned with prevailing winds so our community can access the world from the Sunshine Coast.

Coast is very constrained by safety

A new runway and better facilities means greater accessibility and more opportunities for work, tourism and exporting businesses.

Brisbane Airport and Amberley Air Base.

The Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project didn’t just happen overnight. It’s been a long time in the making. This project has been the subject of extensive consultation with the community – in both the Sunshine Coast Council and Noosa Shire areas – over many years. It has the approvals required from all levels of government to proceed. Construction of the new runway is underway and is due for completion in 2020.

runway and that the concept flight paths

The proposed flight paths to support the new runway have been in the public

Coast Airport Expansion Project on

considerations, terrain, populated areas and the fact that this region is part of the Brisbane Basin and therefore its flight paths are close to, and intersect with, the airspace and flight paths servicing the

Airservices Australia has made it clear there are very few options in terms of potential viable flight paths for the new that have been published since 2014 and subject to community consultation provide a good basis for the detailed design of the new flight paths.

The new runway at the Sunshine Coast Airport will benefit the whole community and we look forward to it opening our region to the world.

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3500 by 2020

Fewer dwellings

5000 by 2040

2,000,000 passengers annually

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“I consider that Sunshine Coast Regional Council has taken all reasonable steps to inform the community about the airport expansion, prior to and during the EIS process.”

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SURF CLUB’S LIFE IS SAVED

BY MARGARET MACCOLL The future of Peregian Beach Surf Club looks set to remain in the hands of lifesavers after Noosa Council voted unanimously at Monday's General Meeting to offer a three-year Trustee Permit to Surf Lifesaving Queensland for the whole building and surrounds for surf lifesaving purposes.

The agreement is subject to the permit holder progressing toward the establishment of a new Peregian

Beach Surf Club entity and to sharing Level 1 of the building with other community groups at times when it does not compromise surf lifesaving activities.

Also included in the permit issue was the prohibition of gaming machines on the premises.

The decision follows Council's calls for Expressions of Interest to occupy Level 1 of the two storey building which is gazetted by the State Government for surf lifesaving

purposes.

Two submissions were received

by Council from Surf Lifesaving Queensland Sunshine Coast Branch and Ocean Life Saving Association (OLSA), a recently formed incorporated group focused on environmental initiatives and made up of a number of partners including Peregian Beach Community Association (PBCA). Council's decision will be decided finally at its Ordinary Meeting on Thursday. ●

PRESERVING MARY RIVER COD The Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC) has welcomed the proposed new fishing regulations that relate to Mary River Cod believing they will give the iconic fish, currently classified as endangered, a much better chance of building up numbers.

The Mary River Cod, once thought the be a sub-species of the Murray Cod but now recognised as a species in its own right, occurs naturally only in the Mary Catchment with previous population

estimates putting its numbers as low as only 600 remaining.

Prime breeding habitat for the Cod in both Obi Obi Creek and Tinana Creek is reflected in a total year-round fishing ban in those areas. As well as this, a closed season from August 1 to October 30 in the Mary system upstream of Gympie would give a much better chance for successful natural spawning.

MRCCC Chairman Ian Mackay said there was a closed season around spawning time but many

anglers seemed unaware of it.

"The male Mary River Cod is totally attentive to the eggs following spawning and is very protective of the nest. Should one be caught at that time and removed for even a short time, the entire year's offspring are likely to die," he said.

Spawning is triggered by water temperature and usually occurs during August, September and October, the months proposed for the total ban on fishing upstream of Gympie. ●

BOAT REGO UNSTUCK Frustrated boaties will no longer be troubled by faded and peeling boat registration stickers come 1 October this year.

The State Government has called time on requirements for vessels to carry registration stickers just as cars which phased out stickers in 2014.

Acting Transport Minister Steven Miles said Maritime Safety Queensland, Queensland Police Service and compliance partners would continue to enforce registration of vessels through the vessel registration numbers on the hull.

"Boat owners will still need to ensure their vessel is registered and registration renewal notices will be sent to them as usual before the due date," he said.

Transport and Main Roads will continue to provide boaties with registration information and tools to remind them of their registration expiry/due date.

You can also check if your boat's rego is current at www.qld.gov.au/ checkrego or by downloading the Qld Rego Check App. ●

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D OPENING N A R G WEDNESDAY 24 JULY Celebrate the Sunshine Coast’s most impressive retirement community!

Join us and Sunshine Coast Mayor, Mark Jamieson, on Wednesday 24 July for an afternoon of canapés, conversation and the oficial grand opening ceremony, while enjoying live entertainment and a glimpse into resident life.

EVENT DETAILS: WHEN: 2.00pm, Wednesday 24 July WHERE: 32 Baden Powell Street, Maroochydore RSVP:

You’ll have the opportunity to explore our brand new village, participate in village activities, tour our display apartments and experience a new standard of coastal retirement living.

Call 5479 6482 or visit theavenuemaroochydore.com.au/grand-opening

by Monday 22 July at the latest.

Numbers are limited and the event may be fully booked prior to the RSVP date.

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GUILTY PLEA TO DEFAMING LOCAL

BY ABBEY CANNAN A 67-year-old man has pleaded guilty after being charged with allegedly distributing flyers throughout Tewantin falsely claiming his former sporting associate was a paedophile.

Tinbeerwah man, Richard Sinclair appeared in the Noosa Magistrates court on Tuesday 9 July after Noosa detectives charged him with criminal defamation for sharing false claims against his former sports club associate Dennis Burgess.

It will be alleged that in November last year, two members of Tewantin Bowls Club, Mr Sinclair and 70-year-old Mr Burgess, had a falling out and discontinued their partnership.

It is further alleged that Mr Sinclair, angry at the collapse of their partnership, drafted a message alleging Mr Burgess was a paedophile and delivered it to multiple homes within the

Richard Sinclair appeared in the Noosa Magistrates court after Noosa detectives charged him with criminal defamation. community.

The flyer contained the name and address of the 70-year-old victim along with a number of false allegations about his alleged criminal history.

On November 30, 2018 Mr Burgess' 69-year-old wife was handed a copy of the flyer by a member of the club, at which point police were notified.

Ongoing investigations by police and forensic examination of multiple flyers that were seized led to Mr Sinclair being charged with criminal defamation.

Magistrate C.J. Callaghan told the court that the charge carried a maximum penalty of three years imprisonment.

Police prosecutor Allison Johnstone asked that the case be

adjourned for three weeks so that police could acquire a victim impact statement.

"It's quite a different charge, it's not commonly seen before the court," Snr Cnst Johnstone said.

The case was adjourned until Tuesday 30 July with personal appearance required from the defendant at 2pm in Noosa Magistrates Court. ●

LOCAL WOMAN’S LIFE OF RESCUING ABUSED HORSES

BY ABBEY CANNAN Tewantin-raised Holly van Slooten has spent the past two years rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming horses that have been abused, mistreated or sent to the slaughter house.

"Horse rescue and rehabilitating is very hard work; literally blood, sweat and many tears," Holly said.

"But it is also very rewarding and I wouldn't want to be doing anything else with my life."

This unplanned journey first began in March 2017 when Holly purchased a mare named Hazel and her foal Bambi, who were very malnourished.

"Hazel was very battered and mentally scarred from previous abuse," Holly said.

"In April 2017 I met Jinda ex-trotter extraordinaire, she was previously saved from slaughter.

Jinda proved a failure as a trot racer so she became a brood mare and as a thank you from the industry she was sent to slaughter when she was deemed useless.

"These three horses inspired me to start JBH Horse Rescue, rehabilitate, re-homing program."

Holly has had a connection with horses and loved riding ever since she was a kid.

"My parents just sat me on a horse when I was two-years-old and I was just one of those little horse freaks ever since. I would be that kid screaming when my parents would try to take me off the horse," she said.

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After continuing to rescue more horses, Holly realised that she didn't have enough space on her five-acre property in Imbil to keep them all.

"I wanted to keep all of the horses I rescued but I just don't have the space or money," Holly said.

"I haven't yet got insurance as I'm fully self-funding this horse rescue and all of my weekly wage goes towards the horses I have, and my fiance Kyle feeds me.

"I spend over $15,000 a year just on hay and have also spent over $20,000 in the past two years since I began this journey on vet bills."

This is why Holly decided to start looking for new homes for the rescue horses after she rehabilitated them.

"I have to be hard core and strict when deciding who the horses go to as I have to ensure they go to good homes," she said.

"I have now re-homed 15 horses in the past two years."

Holly said her goal with her horse rescue program is to one day own a property no smaller than 100-acres.

"This way, I will be able to rescue more horses at a time and other animals. I would also like to one day (when I have all the appropriate insurance) take on some volunteers and also some staff members, as it is a lot of hard work just being one person working with all these horses," she said.

Holly said she finds mistreated horses in various ways.

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Holly established ''JBH Horse Rescue, rehabilitate, re-homing program'' at her property in Imbil.

Malnourished horses rescued by Holly, named Roo and Arrow.

Holly van Slooten with one of the many horses she has rescued. and rescue them," she said.

"They have horse sales in areas like Laidley and Gympie and a lot of them are drought horses and many of the meat traders go to the sales and bid to get the cheap ones. So, I bid against them to rescue the horses."

"If anyone is interested in adopting a horse or helping out in any way, please contact me."

For more information, contact Holly on jbhhorserescue@gmail. com or visit www.facebook.com/ JBHHorseRescue/. ● noosatoday.com.au

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SHIP TWO DECADES IN MAKING

BY MARGARET MACCOLL HMS Victory is a 104-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, ordered in 1758, launched in 1765 and best known for her role as Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.

In 1922, she was moved to a dry dock at Portsmouth, England, and preserved as a museum ship. It was here that Jim Pryce of Tewantin visited the world's oldest naval ship still in commission, with 241 years' service, before deciding to build a model of it.

Twenty years after he began, the ship has now been completed.

Using blue prints obtained from the museum and a variety of woods including pear, lime, beech, boxwood and a little Tasmanian oak Jim has carved and created a magnificent replica of the real frigate which took 6000 trees to make. It is completely rigged ready for sail and he has sourced items such as cannons from hobby shops and built

lifeboats that are geared with oars and ropes ready to set sail.

The stately ship now rests on a board built for him by the men of the Mens Shed at Hibiscus Gardens Retirement Village where Jim and his wife Joy have lived for the past seven years. He's not sure what to do with it now.

A seaman of the Australian and Merchant navies Jim began building model ships in his spare time as a seaman which he said was a common past-time amongst the men.

"It's a wonderful hobby," he said, and one he would like to see his grandchildren adopt. He fears young people intent on computer games are losing building skills that he learnt as a young man.

Having also worked on lighthouse supply ships from a base at Cape Pillar in Melbourne Jim has already obtained the hull and plans for his new project. This one he plans will run after he installs a radio-controlled motor and propellor in it. ●

Jim Pryce with his HMS Victoria.

RAISING MONEY FOR DIABETES

Alexia enjoying Noosa main beach.

When six year old Alexia was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) on 18 April it changed her life and that of her family forever.

Alexia's mother Theressa Banfield said she took her daughter to the doctor and they were told to go straight to the hospital.

"Lexi spent six days in hospital and she is now insulin dependent for life," Theressa said.

There was "no rhyme or reason as to why she got" the incurable disease, "but she did", she said.

"On a daily basis we calculate carbohydrates, monitor blood sugar levels and make decisions about insulin dosing as her body no longer produces it for her," she said.

"We were shown so much support from the hospital staff, doctors, nurses, specialists and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

(JDRF) that now we want to give back."

Over the past few weeks the Noosa family have collected donations from generous local businesses and individuals and they are now running a raffle to raise money for JDRF."I feel like it's my job to raise awareness about diabetes and give back to the JDRF. Research is the key to destroy T1D and this is why all of the money raised will be donated to JDRF as they are the leading supporter of Type 1 Diabetes research in the world."

There is $1300 worth of prizes up for grabs and tickets are available at Bupa Dental Noosa, Priceline Pharmacy Tewantin, Master Meats Noosa Civic, Fox and Hound, Cooroy and Bridgestone Service Centre and Gold army disposals in Gympie.

There are 120,000 people in Australia living with Type 1 Diabetes which makes up 10 per cent of cases of diabetes, 90 per cent of people have no family history of the condition and the majority of people are diagnosed by the age of 19.

People who have diabetes are unable to maintain healthy levels of glucose in their blood because they are not producing enough of the hormone insulin which converts glucose into energy. Left untreated the disease can be life threatening and can cause complications including heart attack, stroke, nerve damage leading to limb amputations and blindness.

National Diabetes Week runs from 14 - 20 July. ●

SKEETA GIVES IT AWAY Kerin Robertson, affectionately known as Skeeta, is retiring after 35 years at Tewantin Noosa RSL. Skeeta has seen lots of change in the club including four stages of growth and two refurbishments.

Her career with the RSL started with work on the bar and she progressed to become a key part of the management team as Gaming Manager.

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"Skeeta has been a valuable part of our team, she is supportive of all the staff and has a huge amount of knowledge and experience. It will be sad to see her go but she'll remain part of the RSL family," said CEO Phil Stephenson.

"We will certainly miss Skeeta, she is like a work mum to us all here.

She's always there to talk, laugh and give encouragement," said HR Manager Katie Young. ●

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GARDEN EXPO CONTINUES APACE The Queensland Garden Expo held at Nambour Showgrounds over the weekend started from a grass roots event in 1984 with just 300 visitors. Now in its 35th year it has an attendance of about 40,000, with more than 60 per cent coming from outside the Sunshine Coast region.

There was 360 exhibitors and displays, as well as 120 lectures and demonstrations with the who's who of gardening from across Australia there to keep the crowds entertained.

Celebrity gardeners and experts included Sophie Thomson from Adelaide, Paul West from Melbourne and Brisbane's Annette McFarlane and Jerry Coleby-Williams.

Gardening guru Jerry ColebyWilliams comes back year after year and said the show was the second largest gardening event in Australia.

Event Manager Marion Beazley said new speaker and entomologist Dr Tim Heard has one of the sweetest subjects, letting backyard gardeners in on the secrets of stingless beekeeping and delving into how bees can improve our lives in many ways.

"We are proud to have won several awards including the Queensland Tourism and Events Awards, a Queensland Parks and Leisure Award and just recently the Queensland winner of the Australian Events Award," Ms Beazley said. â—?

Sustainable Cuisine's Tracey Nicholson.

Photos: ROB MACCOLL

Garden workshops a chance to learn.

Grabbing some garden tips.

Gracie finds out about potting.

Michelle Jones with garden art from Red Peg Laser, Eumundi.

Cath Hollcoat and Jason Lewis mix up some popular Cooloola Berries ice creams.

Oliver, Adelyn and Imogen at Nambour's 35th garden expo.

Mariachi band livens up the garden area.

Libby Sterrenburg shows off her native bee homes.

Janita Billingham on the harp.

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

So our Noosa Council has just joined the catastrophic climate change mantra in a big way.

It’s the first in Queensland to declare a “climate emergency" along with Sydney, Byron and a number of other reactionary councils here and overseas.

They are taking the 2018 IPCC climate report based on a hypothesis, based on unreliable computer modelling as gospel, and calling for urgent action to stop sea level rise and limit warming, floods etc.

King Canute would be having a good laugh at this latest wave of hysteria in the face of Mother Nature’s whims.

We are constantly told “97 percent of climate scientists agree“, it’s all our fault, with CO2 emissions driving this “climate emergency“.

Really? this is just one website which clearly explains how absurd and just plain wrong that claim really is. http://towerofreason.blogspot. com/2018/03/97-of-scientists-donot-agree-with.html Meanwhile this is the view we have been enjoying from home in recent days with beautiful sunsets or clear blue skies and calm seas. An emergency? It’s called weather, and yes it changes along with climate under the influence of factors including solar activity, ocean currents, gradual movement of the magnetic poles, volcanic activity above and below the sea, water vapour/ cloud formation and deforestation.

John Mikkelsen Castaways Beach

NOT JUST A PLAYGROUND

LENSCAPE

DEADLY SERIOUS

Ptor Gjestland snapped this guy about 400m from the National Park entrance at McAnally Drive, Sunshine Beach last week.

Ptor said the koala was resting not far from a family of wallabies which have been seen regularly in the area.

It's lovely to see wildlife in the national park Ptor said but was concerned at the number of dog paw prints also spotted in the area and wanted to remind people national parks were wildlife only zones. If you have a Lenscape please email it to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au Drawing people to the hinterland is in keeping with the council’s strategy to alleviate the serious congestion problems in Hastings Street and surrounding areas, by creating ecotourism in the hinterland.

That explains why ‘plenty of parking has been allocated’.

Indeed Steve, the playground has been planned for about two years now and there has been consultation with the community groups, but the community groups can only make decisions on behalf of their own members.

The public at large, most of whom are not members of the community groups, have yet to be consulted.

Had there been some proper public consultation at the beginning of the planning stage the community would have been interested to know how much traffic the proposed playground will generate. You wouldn’t build a multi-million-dollar attraction and not expect a lot of visitors.

Then the community might have enquired how the increased traffic will affect the intersections throughout the day.

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Steve Anschutz, the proposed playground in Cooroy is not “just a playground” and neither is it just for ‘the local children.’ (Noosa Today Letters Thursday July 4 2019). It is a very very large iconic playground described as ‘a unique playground that will draw people to the hinterland.’

These questions were asked of council recently and the reply was that “There is no traffic study for the Hinterland Playground Project.” So at this late stage we don’t know how the intersections and the town will be affected by the increased traffic and visitors. Of course Steve, anyone with young children would be very excited about a new park they can take their children to, especially for nature play.

I don’t know anyone who is against a playground. The ‘grumble bums’ that you dismiss in your letter, are reasonable, thoughtful members of our community, concerned that the character of their town is about to be changed forever.

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Most interesting was that all of the comments in the forum were from anti-immigration fanatics who saw the threat of 5G enhanced by weak immigration laws. Lovely juxtaposition revealing the close link between loonies in different categories.

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NORTH SHORE SENSATION THIS is an extra-ordinary opportunity to purchase a property which has been tightly held for 21 years by the current owners.

This is an exceptional location on the riverfront, which is a one in a million location when you look at what is available on the water in Noosa.

The overall views to Noosa are remarkable with a jetty out front for easy access into Noosa. Situated inside the bar, the waterways are safe to swim to enjoy the lifestyle this property offers. A Gabriel Poole designed home with interesting living spaces, with views to Culgoa Point from the dining and lounge room areas. This property is for the adventurous soul, who definitely wants to live away from the hustle and bustle of tourists in Noosa and Hastings Street, but be

Great location close enough to access at any time.

Land size is 4555 square metres, with plenty of native and fruit trees.

Tank water available with the three tanks totalling 60,000 litres. With the recent sales in the area, we can justify our seller's expectations at $2 million. â—?

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BY DAVID GARWOOD

What’s the market doing?....

We get asked this all the time – there is so much conflicting information out there, and it is easy to read it incorrectly. Firstly, which market are we talking about? Is it the affordable housing in Tewantin, the holiday units in Noosaville, the luxury and prestige housing in Sunshine, Noosa Waters and Noosa Sound? All have different drivers and do not necessarily move in synch, and as we have seen the local markets are definitely not in synch with Sydney and Melbourne.

There are of course correlations and influences on all segments, and today with so much economic manipulation there can be a sharp change. I remember from school economics the theory of elasticity of demand, where a decrease in sales of one product can be inversely related to another – the classic example was in a downturn sales of fillet steak would go down and sausages went up ( not necessarily true today with gourmet sausages at $14 a kilo!).

When I started in this industry in the late 80’s there was a 6 month lag on the Noosa market behind the southern capitals, and that could be still be argued today. When the Sydney market adjusted down last year our top end was still firing and carried on for months – the move of southern money to“more for your money” here. It became harder to move mid-priced property – days on market lengthening, vendor discounting increasing, but the sausage theory worked, with many buyers opting for less risky price points.

There are people buying Noosa area property who have so much money, from industries and businesses that did not exist a decade ago, that frankly the price is almost irrelevant to them. Certainly we defied state and national trends to some degree over the past year or two.“Lies, damn lies and statistics” – depending on how you interpret these past 2 years stats you get two different answers. There was considerable disagreement a few months ago over the REIQ figures – the stats are collated quarterly, and then summated annually. My granny used to say “one swallow doesn’t make a summer” – it is easy to look at one event and declare it as a trend. Latest Corelogic RPData (and REIQ) figures show Noosa as the standout over the last 2 years for growth, but although over a 12 month period the area grew, the December 2018 quarter fell 8.2% and the March quarter fell 4.7%. Is this a swallow or a trend?? Certainly post-election and with all the economic manipulation we are ANECDOTALLY seeing the reverse trend already (with some lag) – initially listings increased, days on market connectedly lengthened, and now buyers are showing more interest, so the outlook looks good! All we need now is the banks to front up for action with the serviceability %age decreasing from 7% to +2.5% over the market rate, and approve more loans!

Garwoods sales: 1st July to 15th July 2019: $2,220,000

Probably the last chance in this area for this type of property. Has been in the same family for over 50 years, but its time to pass the baton.

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WHAT’S ON GUTSY WOMEN ON SCREEN - WITH A VENGEANCE! Born out of a desire to showcase the strong, inspirational, adventurous women of the outdoor world, the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour presents a selection of short films celebrating adventurous women from independent film makers around the globe.

Featuring a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles, covering topics relevant to women in the outdoors, the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour will connect with both the avid adventurer and the armchair adventurer alike.

The 2019 tour showcases Samantha Gash on her quest to run across India, a committed paddler who doesn't let size get in the way of her passions, big wave surfing champion Paige Alms, rock climber Hazel Findlay and a crew of rad Alaskan fat tyre snow bikers.

By celebrating the female adventurous spirit the tour aims to make women in the outdoors more visible. The Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2019 is on Saturday 10 August at 7pm at The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa

Buy: www.thej.com.au Box office, 60 Noosa Drive, phone 5329 6560 ●

Junction Tickets: $30 Adult / $20 Child 2-15yrs / $24.50 Group 15+

NOOSA-BASED PHOTOGRAPHER SHOWCASES ‘OCEAN MOODS’ Noosa-based photographer Paul Smith is launching an exhibition featuring a range of spectacular new works that showcase the ever-changing moods of the ocean, from its raw, unpredictable power to its tranquil beauty.

With his own gallery in the heart of Noosa Heads, Paul has already earned a reputation for his idyllic images of the Sunshine Coast's glorious aquamarine coastline.

However, for his latest body of

work, he has relished exploring the ocean's darker side.

Applying his unique eye to capturing tempestuous tides, stormy skies and majestic waves, Paul has succeeded in creating a series of beautifully dramatic art works that celebrate a different aspect of our famous beaches and are sure to win him a new legion of fans.

'Ocean Moods' is running from Saturday 20 July until Saturday 3

August.

Paul Smith Images Gallery is located at 16 Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Heads. ● Photo: Paul Smith - “The photo was taken from the Noosa rock wall during Cyclone OMA. I waited for the rays of light to appear through the clouds and illuminate the perfect waves crashing onto the beach. Everything aligned from the light, clouds, waves and colour.”

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‘PRODIGAL’ SON OF PEREGIAN RETURNS Just like a young Mozart at a very early age, Peregian local, Sacha Gibbs-McPhee remembers listening under the piano while his teacher mum, Tara, conducted lessons.

The precocious youngster sometimes annoyed his mum by shouting out answers to music questions directed not at him, but her students.

Sacha started piano lessons but soon discovered a love for the clarinet, which he played in the Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra. He later became principal clarinet in the Symphony Orchestra while studying at UQ on a scholarship.

A young graduate, Sacha had his sights set on Europe and was one of three postgraduate clarinettists to join the UK's top music conservatoire, London's Royal Academy of Music in 2017.

While sponsors, including the Noosa Orchestra, helped launch Sacha's career as a clarinet soloist, competition within the Academy

Peregian local, Sacha GibbsMcPhee. was fierce and life in ultra-expensive London was often confronting.

"I was subletting a small room in a very dangerous neighbourhood... from my window, I have witnessed gang fights, police chases and domestic disputes," Sacha said.

The outside world mirrored the artist's own inner turmoil, as

the intense and exacting young man obsessively honed his clarinet technique through sheer determination and self-discipline by sleeping on the floor, fasting and depriving himself of entertainment and human contact.

"On one occasion, I spent two entire days playing only two bars from Mendelssohn's Scottish Symphony, I was in a state of monomania," he said.

After an intense two years, during which time he met his wife, Yanting, Sacha is back on the Coast and ready to delight concert-goers at a joint Noosa Orchestra and Noosa Alive recital: Orchestral Magic & Wonderous Arias.

The one-time only performance with Noosa Orchestra on Saturday 27 July at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 115 Eumundi Rd, promises to be a musical tour de force.

Tickets can be purchased for $37.50 from www.noosaalive.com. au. â—?

This year's King of the Mountain Exhibition (29 June - 31 July) is bigger and better than ever, with the whole gallery being dedicated to the group show, featuring artworks from 45 local artists from quality water-colour, oils, acrylic, pastels and mixed media, ranging from traditional to contemporary.

Michael Brennan, director of Noosa Regional Gallery opened the exhibition with Beatrice Prost on 29 June.

One artist being featured in the King of the Mountain Exhibition is David Sanders (Wolf), showcasing his piece "Face It", which takes the observer on a journey into flowing metal.

"After working with metal in the manufacturing industry for many years, forming industrial art, I have had a desire for a long time to explore metal with its' ability to flow and be formed into works of beauty and creativity, allowing free form of negative and positive space," David said. â—?

PARK SOUNDS A TREAT Bring your picnic rug on Sunday 21 July from 1-4pm for Park Sounds - a fabulous afternoon of free live music in Dick Caplick Park, right in the centre of town Eumundi with a The line-up including Alisha Todd, Majelen and The Lots. From her humble beginnings being raised on country and 90's pop in Gympie, to opening the lid of Pandora's box of worldly delights, Alisha has sung her way through it all with a fiery passion that only grows with time.

Without Us earned Alisha three Dolphin Awards finalist nominations and Charlie was finalist in Pop Song Of The Year for both Dolphin Awards and The Music Oz awards.

She then set off on a three year journey of self, social and musical discovery through Europe, and planted her feet back on home soil in 2018.

Her latest EP 'Live At Sonic Vista Studios' is a collection of live solo acoustic performances recorded at Sonic Vista Studios in Ibiza.

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of Forage Farms. Entry is a $5 donation for non-members. The meeting begins at 6.30pm and the night is complete with a "bring a plate" shared supper at or after 8.30pm. All welcome.

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30 pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave. Tewantin. Friday 19 July is Dr Ken Lynn: Magellan and the first circumnavigation of the world. Friday 26 July is a USC Talk: Dr Mia Schaumberg - Exercise, learning and the ageing brain. Full details available on U3A website www.u3anoosa.com.au/ or contact reception on 5440 5500.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NOOSA

The first eco-discovery workshop was a hit.

We meet each Sunday at 9.30am at the CWA Hall (next to the Post office) in Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin. We are an inter-denominational Christian Fellowship and warmly welcome all visitors. More info on www.christianfellowshipnoosa.com/.

Enquiries Chris 5326 3155.

FRIDAY ENVIRONMENT FORUM Dr Richard Noske, an expert on avian life histories and breeding biology, is this week's guest speaker at Noosa Parks Association Friday Environment Forum. Learn more by joining the audience on Friday July 19 at the NPA Environment Centre, 5 Wallace

WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 22 July to Friday 26 July.

Monday Drivers: Maya, Marie, Anne and Oliver, Andrew, Cheryl.

Maggie, Michelle and Neil Kitchen: Martina, Stephen, Len, Geoff Tuesday Drivers: Alice, John Mc, Rob and Kevin, Jan and Bob, Simone and Cookie, Trina and Don, Robin Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo, Chris Wednesday Drivers: Cheryl, Council, Gary, Liz and Lis, Dawn, Maggie, Neil Kitchen: Elfie, Sandy, Glenis, Mark, Jerry Thursday Drivers: Cheryl, Margaret and Jan, Ray Z, Victor, Driver Needed For E Run, Jan and Sharon, Birani and Peter Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Elfie, Vicki, John Friday Drivers: Bruce, Helen and Allan Driver Needed For C Run, Jean and Janet, Sarah and Paul, Sam and Kevin, Joy Kitchen: Charlotte, 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.

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EXPLORING ANIMALS The next Family Eco-Discovery workshop to be held on Sunday 21 July, for families with young children (ages 4 -11) will explore animals that soar and swim, namely sharks and shorebirds.

The Family Eco- Discovery Workshop run by Coolum and North Shore Coast Care will be held at Andrew St Park, Point Arkwright from 10 am- 12 Drive Noosaville. The forum starts at 10.30am and finishes at 12.15pm. For a gold coin donation, enjoy coffee from 10am. All welcome. Visit www. noosaparks.org.au for more information. Meet Valda in the car park at 8.30 am to enjoy finding and learning more about the birds of Wallace Park.

TEWANTIN NOOSA PROBUS CLUB The next meeting is on Monday the 22 July at the Tewantin RSL, commencing at 9:45 for a 10:00am meeting start. Our guest speaker this month is from the RACQ who will provide a discussion-based presentation covering a range of age-related driving topics. Cost is $5.00 per person and includes morning tea before the meeting. All visitors are most welcome to attend. For further details contact Geoff Bailue on 0418145034.

STORY DOGS We are looking for special volunteers and their dogs to read with students in the Cooroy and Pomona schools area. If you have a friendly, calm dog and have two hours a week to spare to help students with their reading, contact Kim on 0411 236 203 or visit www.storydogs.org.au to complete an application form.

NOOSA DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY The Noosa Society is conducting their annual Spring Show at the Cooroy Memorial Hall on the 23 and 24 August so mark this date on the calendar. The Noosa club meets at the Tinbeerwah hall the second Saturday of the month starting at 1pm.

THE THURSDAY GIRLS The next Ladies Lunch at Noosa

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pm.Cost: Gold coin donation to cover costs of materials.

Pre-registration not required.

Children must be accompanied by an adult Hat, covered shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent and water bottle recommended For more information email info@coolumcoastcare.org.au â—?

Boathouse 194, Gympie Terrace on Thursday 25 July at 12.30pm. Cost $40. The money raised from our friendly monthly functions helps to give students from low income families in our Noosa Shire State schools the opportunity of equal access to educationally desirable programmes and activities. For further information and bookings please contact Liz Meikle 0457 844 848.

RED CROSS The Noosa Tewantin branch of Australian Red Cross is holding its Annual General Meeting at the Laguna Retirement Centre, Lake Weyba Rd, Noosaville, on Friday 19 July at 9.30am. A warm invitation is extended to all and there will be refreshments served after the meeting.

Our guest speaker is Kylie Finigan Community Development Officer at Noosa Council. For further information, contact the Secretary via email - nt.branch@hotmail.com

NOOSA ARTS AND CRAFT Art After Dark will be instructed by award winning artist and tutor Pam Miller on Thursday 25 July from 5.30pm to 9pm at Wallace House Noosaville. The evening costs $65.00 which includes all materials. Bookings are essential. Inquiries 07 5474 1211 or email create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au.

PERMACULTURE NOOSA Permaculture Noosa's next monthly meeting will be held on Thursday 18 July at Cooroy Memorial Hall, 23 Maple St, Cooroy (3rd Thursday of each month). Doors open at 6pm.

Keynote Speaker is Stuart Andrews

At 10am on Saturday 27 July in the Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical Group's Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald St Cooroy, Dr Gattas will be the special guest speaker explaining the use of DNA testing in treating his patients and how next generation sequencing technology has entered clinical practice. Booking is essential as seats are limited and the presentation is free.

Call 3129 0356.

TEWANTIN-NOOSA NATIONAL SENIORS Next meeting is on Thursday 18 July at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL at 9.30am for m/tea followed by our meeting.

Our Guest is Entertainer, TJ MACC, very popular singer, guitarist on the coast. Don't miss TJ. All welcome.

Call Norm 3129-0450.

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 $4, which includes supper. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information, or come and visit.

NOOSA FOLK DANCERS Noosa Folk Dancers, held every Friday (except school holidays) 9.30 11.30am at the Uniting Church Hall, 9 Werin St Tewantin. Cost $8 each session. All enquiries to Philippa Johnson on 0417780016.

U3A NOOSA U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave. Tewantin on Friday 19 July. Dr Ken Lynn will be talking about Magellan and the first circumnavigation of the world. Full details available on U3A website www.u3anoosa.com.au/ or contact Reception on 5440 5500.

NOOSA DISTRICT ORCHID AND FOLIAGE SOCIETY To see plants and a wide range of other exotic orchids come visit the club show being held in Cooroy at the Memorial hall on the 23 and 24 of August. There will be plants for sale to start a collection or to add to your collection. Admission is a mere $3. To learn how easy it is to grow orchids the Noosa Club meets on the second Saturday of each month at the Tinbeerwah hall starting at 1pm. For more information contact Linda 0427 570022 or visit the club web site. noosatoday.com.au

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Imbil endurance rider Kaylea Maher got to fulfil her dream of holding up the most coveted prize in the sport of endurance riding - the Tom Quilty Gold Cup - when she crossed the line last Saturday ahead of 298 other riders from across Australia and abroad in the iconic 160km endurance race.

Ms Maher completed the 160km ride, which was hosted at the Stirling's Crossing Equestrian Complex in Imbil, near Gympie, in ten hours and eight minutes after setting off on the ultimate endurance challenge at midnight on Friday night.

The mother of two said while she was hopeful of taking out the win, there were so many factors that influenced the end result.

"Every ride you just take as it comes, as you never know what the end result is going to be," Ms Maher said.

"You always have to have hope in your horse and believe in your horse, and that's what we did. We believed in each other and we worked through all our challenges and he came home really strong. I'm really happy with his achievement."

"Credit goes to the people at home in our stable, they do a fantastic job of looking after him and yes, it's a lot of hours and a lot of time; a lot of tears and sweat that go into getting a horse to the condition they need to be in to perform on the day. And that's what we've seen,

Kaylea Maher crosses the finish line. the hard work's definitely paid off and I want to thank everyone who's helped me get here.

Ms Maher also gave credit to her horse, Matta Mia Dimari, a locally bred Arabian with a feisty spirit.

"The first time I saw this horse I had a connection with him and I always believed from the first time I rode him, that he could take home the Gold Cup," she said.

"I worked with him from day one on our farm and I had the goal set in my mind that I was going to work towards getting him ready for this 2019 Tom Quilty Gold Cup." Stirling's Crossing Endurance Club hosted the ride and President Kim Moir said she was delighted that a local rider took home the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, especially a success story like Kaylea Maher.

Second place went to Jamie Green from Brisbane and third place to Paul Bidei from France who both rode in the middleweight division. ●

NOOSA GOLF CLUB NOOSA GOLF CLUB SATURDAY There were 116 players in the Saturday Monthly Medal Stroke on 6 July. Scratch rating (M) 70.0 Winners: A Grade: Cooper Clarke 68, Miles Richardson 70, Stephen Thorn 71 C/B B Grade: Peter Baynes 67 C/B, Michael O’Connor 67, David Alsop 68 C Grade: Ralph Webster 65, Michael Meltzer 70, Colin White 71 Place Getters: Michael Norman 69 C/B, Bronson White 69, Phil Griffiths 70, Steve Robilliard 71 C/B, Doug Mcguffog 71 C/B, Dave Butler 71 C/B, William Fogg 71 C/B, Garry Peters 71, Tim Dolan 72 C/B, Rodney Vaughan 72 C/B, David Attrill 72 C/B, David Draper 72, John Deem 73 C/B, Raymond Waters 73 C/B, Andrew Broad 73 C/B, Marc Granger 73 C/B, John Sullivan 73 C/B, Bert Cheong 73, Shane Dunn 74 C/B Nearest to Pin: A Grade: Garry Foley, David

Murray, Brett Le Moy, Simon Tooman B Grade: Graham Hillan, Pietro Zappone, Chris Misios, Peter Baynes C Grade: Barry De Lacy, Dieter Hoffman, Robert Hemmings TUESDAY There were 197 players in the Tuesday Club Monthly Mug on 9 July. Scratch rating (M) 70.0 Winners: A Grade: Anthony Zipf 40, David Mills 38 C/B, Toby Harding 38, Allan Harris 37 C/B B Grade: B - Andrew Amos 40, Dallas Furner 39 C/B, Bruce Blakemore 39 C/B, Bart Jaques 39 C Grade: C -Robert Paech 41 C/B, Bruce Howden 41, Chris Rowlinson 38, Peter Turnbull 37 C/B Place getters: David Smallbone 38 C/B, Anthony Jedynak 38 C/B, Marty Scollon 38, Peter Zipf 37 C/B, Derek Connolly 37 C/B, Michael Evans 37 C/B, David Ainscough 37 C/B, Alex Officer 37, Michael Munt 36 C/B, Grant Baker 36 C/B, David Hutchison 36 C/B. ●

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total support of my wife Helen has made this whole thing possible."

On being named a recipient, it tells us that the member, after receiving his Life Membership, has over a long period of time continued to not only work for his club, but also promote it within the community: and while doing so conduct himself in a fashion that is beyond reproach.

For Ross his journey through the sands of lifesaving started on the November 17 1957 when he obtained his bronze medallion at Yamba club NSW. Then following this he spent time as a member of the Bondi club. Then after living some years in Sydney, the family in 1979, moved to the Sunshine Coast joining the club at Sunshine Beach in 1981. Congratulations, Ross Bartlett Life Governor Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club. ●

The recent Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers of the Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club, is one that Life Member Ross Bartlett will forever remember.

It was on this occasion, that after 39 years of outstanding service and loyalty, that he became the first ever recipient of the badge of Life Governor of the Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club. ''When Craig Law announced it at our Annual Dinner, I was totally stunned. To receive such an honor was unbelievable and I uttered a remark that I can't repeat," he said with a laugh. "A mate sitting next to me said I hope that's not your acceptance speech. Everyone at our table laughed and that snapped me out of it.'' To receive such an honor (one above life member) and to be the first in the clubs history is indeed outstanding. And he added, "The

LORRAINE WINS A BARBIE Lorraine James can't wait to cook up a storm after picking up our winning prize last week of a George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor BBQ

Craig Law congratulates Ross Bartlett.

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NOOSA AFC Vs SPRINGWOOD QFA DIVISION 1 HART SPORT CUP Round 16 Noosa AFC vs Springwood 2:00pm Noosa – Village Autos Oval Aspley Hornets AFC vs Caloundra AFC 2:00pm Aspley – Voxson Oval Coorparoo vs Maroochydore AFC 2:00pm Coorparoo – Griffin Park (Oval 1) Mayne AFC vs University of Queensland AFC 2:00pm Mayne – Enoggera Memorial Park Burleigh – BYE ROUND 15 RESULTS

Burleigh 2.1-13 vs Noosa AFC 29.14-188

President’s Luncheon and Coaches Appreciation Lunch THIS SATURDAY Special Guest Speaker: Campbell Brown Time: 12 noon – 2:00pm Where: Noosa Village Autos Oval Includes: Lunch, Tap Beer, Wine, Cider, Raffle Prizes & the auction of the BOQ SuperBox Bookings: Contact Mitch Woods 0411 235 798 and noosaafc@bigpond.com

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LIFE OF BRINE

PHIL JARRATT

IT’S A DOG’S LIFE AT RESORT To be honest, we were imposters at The Summit 1770 last week.

We tried to hide it from fellow guests at this stunning new hilltop accommodation overlooking Agnes Water, but it didn't take long for them to notice that in the matter of man's best friend, we were seriously canine-deficient.

It was a nice twist, being on the outer for NOT bringing your dog to an upmarket boutique resort, but owner Chris de Aboitiz insisted that four-legged friends were optional.

That said, if dogs aren't your cup of tea, you might want to think twice before booking, but after a few days spent at The Summit, I can honestly say that one of the great pleasures of being there was seeing so many dogs having an actual holiday - not just waiting around while their owners had one! This is a dog's paradise, no two ways about it, but you need only visit the twice-weekly sunset "dog run" on the 40-acre property to see that a holiday here is as much about human bonding as it is about getting to know your dog better.

This is all down to Chris de Aboitiz, the former Noosa resident and businessman, world tandem surfing champion and one of the leading all-round watermen in the world, who has perhaps become best known in recent years for his dogsurfing exploits, seen at events like the Noosa Festival of Surfing, and on numerous hugely-viewed clips on social media. Chris has managed to combine his passions for the surfing sports with his love of dogs by teaching them to surf with him, and in so doing he has singlehandedly created a booming surf-dog culture around the world.

But while teaching dogs to feel comfortable on an ocean wave, Chris discovered that he also possessed an extraordinary ability to teach dogs a broad range of behavioural patterns and skills. In addition to first-rate accommodation and a wilderness experience close to the pleasures of town, this is what he offers at The Summit.

So let's get back to our dogfree stay in a cottage appropriately named "Wine Down". We did exactly that. We surfed the point, paddled the estuary at 1770, walked the trails, and drove up the hill exhausted to sip a few wines on our private deck while watching the waters of Bustard Bay twinkling in the moonlight far below.

Never heard a dog yelp or yap, because they too were in paradise.

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It’s a dog’s life at The Summit.

Ronny Silcock enjoying the Noosa Festival of Surfing.

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Steph Gilmore surfing for equal pay at J-Bay last week.

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big wave world title this year. She's been one of the gutsiest surfers - man or woman - in the world's biggest line-ups for well over a decade now, and her indomitable spirit has seen her get back up and pull in again after some horrendous wipe-outs.

But that's just how Keala approaches life. Never a backward step. I've loved her since her dad Brian phoned me from Kauai and asked if I'd keep an eye on his pride and joy while she competed on the European leg of the women's qualifying tour. That's how the feisty little teenager came to stay at our flat overlooking the break at Guethary in the Basque country of France almost 20 years ago.

Keala was wild, reckless, very funny and full of fierce determination to make it big in the surfing world. And she certainly

did that, after several false starts, culminating in her gay and proud acceptance speech at the big wave awards this year. But, never want to rest on her laurels, Keala was making the world sit up and pay attention again last week, when she and fellow competitor Bianca Valenti, founders of the Committee for Equity in Women's Surfing, launched a GoFundMe campaign to make up the shortfall between the men's and women's prize purses at the big wave event the Puerto Escondido Cup in Mexico.

The girls' campaign reached its $US9000 (about $13,000) target within 48 hours, giving the sexist event organisers something to think about. But as The Inertia website reported, the committee's campaign is novel because it didn't set out to get an already-meagre prize purse redistributed, it set out to raise the

women's purse up to the men's by whatever means it took.

And Keala ain't done yet. The campaign for equity continues, so look at anyone who hasn't already followed the WSL's lead in introducing equal pay.

FOOTNOTE: Another good man down last week, with the passing of gentleman surfer Ronny Silcock on the Gold Coast. Originally a knockabout lad from Sydney's eastern beaches, Ronny was one of the most consistent performers in amateur longboard comps for much of his golden years, and although he was full of wit and charm on land, he didn't hesitate to paddle you up the point and pull out all stops to win. A smooth stylist in his surfing, Ronny was also a stylish painter of portraits and land and seascapes. Vale Ronny, a quiet legend of Australian surfing. ●

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BIG DAY FOR DOLPHIN JUNIORS On Wednesday of last week a large group of enthusiastic young rugby players assembled at Dolphin Park to take part in a day long Rugby clinic entitled Rookies 2 Reds. These Dolphins with ages ranging from 6-12 (and including little ladies) were assembled to learn the very important basic skills of passing running and tackling.

As the name implies the purpose was to teach the skills necessary to take them from rookies to the level where the chosen few would gain the honor of wearing the coveted jersey of the Queensland Reds.

The group which numbered 74 players (including girls) was broken up into three teams and under the watchful eyes of coaches, Cam Grant (tracking) Matt McInnes (ball placement) and Jade Stullowood (tackling) were put through basic exercises. This was followed later in the day by kicking and a full on game. "By teaching the basic skills properly," said coach Jade Stullowood, "it enables us to put big emphases on player safety; we consider this to be of the utmost importance."

During the tackling sessions the rookies hit the tackling pads with full gusto. Then later on when practicing the art against team mates any big mistakes were immediately corrected. When one player took

his mate shoulder- high he was immediately stopped and told in no uncertain terms, "You don't do that, it is to high; keep it low, tackle properly!" Several minutes later another good piece of advice, "They can't run without legs." This was followed by lessons on ball security and protecting themselves when tackled and a ruck is forming around them.

A spokesperson for the coaching panel, which is based on the Sunshine Coast said, "We are very happy with today's attendance.

There have been clinics at the Gold Coast, Central Queensland, Darling Downs, and Townsville.

The attendance of 74 (compared to Brisbane's 80) was the best of all country regions. Under the supervision of Queensland Rugby, we hold clinics every school holidays: the total support of Dolphins has made this clinic second only to Brisbane; very successful indeed."

With so much emphases being placed on player safety, clinics such as these are a massive step in the right direction; definitely a good move for the future of Dolphins. We wish them well.

When speaking of the future the rebuilding of the Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club is progressing

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very well. Club spokesman Craig Law said, ''Form work for the first floor has been completed and concrete poured; things are really taking shape; and we pray for good weather. If the weather holds we will be on track for our pre- Christmas opening. Till then our patrols will be working with all necessary gear and equipment stored in site containers: short term pain for long term gain."

The recent school holidays were very busy for the Noosa District Netball Club with three teams the 12/13/14 age groups, travelling to the Pine Rivers to represent their club in the Queensland State Age Titles. ''We didn't come home with any of the major titles," said club President Beverly Bullivant, "but we were very happy with the teams overall performance. There were two divisions, the Challenge and the Champion and we had teams entered in both. Best performance came from the 12s, group C Challenge Division who finished in 2nd place and the 13s, group C Champion Division 3rd. Other teams performed well with all players putting in a good effort."

The carnival which was held over four days with 2500 players and 1000 umpires was the state's biggest: very successful, great support group of team managers, parents and coaches.

A big well done to everyone. â—?

JACK MANGROVE

FISHERS ARE HEADING OFFSHORE Look what the weather gods turned up following a blustery weekend!

With a fading ground swell and light offshore winds anyone who had time off was headed offshore. The local reefs turned on and provided anglers with snapper, tusk fish, sweetlip, cobia and a few small tuna. The pelagics have almost gone so now is all about floating baits and plastics for a big snapper. North reef has seen some great sized jewies, pearl perch, estuary cod and even a few cobia. As usual the paternoster rig proves successful so take advantage of using two different baits at the same time. Drifting Sunshine Reef is a great idea for those using plastics and slow jigs. The light winds and light currents and winds are the perfect time to explore and get some marks into your sounders as you fish. You can also expect to find some big reef fish so be ready 26 NOOSA TODAY

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to strike hard. Double Island was also a popular spot with good sized snapper, small amberjack, cobia, pearl perch, big red emperor and mixed cod species hitting the decks.

With the fading swells some great gutters are now exposed and ready to fish all along the coastline. Small jewies are about as are tailor and these fish are mainly showing up in the darker hours, especially during the evening high tides. This is always a popular time to chase these fish on gang hooked whole fish baits and single worm hook rigs loaded with fresh beachworm. The headlands also provided fun for anglers using lighter estuary combos with small trevally, dart and bream on the chew.

Drifting small grub style plastics through the wash is sure to get the bite as does the use of scent. Another great option is to cast a shallow diving lure along the rocks and

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twitch it back. This will often trigger a reaction bite from any fish sitting deep in the cover.

Lake MacDonald is still overflowing as the run off continues to empty into this catchment.

Big toga and bass will sit in these areas waiting for prey items to be washed in so sit way back and use long casts to reach the bank. Grub and paddle tail plastics are key and lightly weight them so they look more natural. In Borumba try the long weed lines that extend beyond the tree line. This is a great place to find bass enjoying the warmer water as the sun beats down during the daytime. Elsewhere running deep diving, suspending hardbodies are the go as are small spoons and soft vibes.

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

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