Noosa Today - 22nd August 2019

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LIFE OF BRINE

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It’s the stuff of a Hollywood movie. A battle with unbeatable odds.

An enemy numbering more than 20 to one is defeated by a handful of men with only their wit and daring to draw on.

For decades I’ve heard the story of the battle of Long Tan. Every year the entire country stops to remember it.

Last week I was honoured to speak to the officer in charge of those brave men.

Harry Smith was an ordinary man who was faced with an extraordinary challenge one afternoon in 1966 and rose to it.

It took a long time for public recognition for the bravery and gallantry of these men.

Finally it is a film.

Margaret Maccoll

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Noosa Council is reviewing the future of Apex Park after last week approving the proposed Hinterland Nature Park at Mill Place. Details on page 6.

MAP MASTERS St Andrew’s Anglican College secondary students took part in the Australian Geography Competition, competing alongside 70,000 students from 750 other schools around the country. See page 11 for more.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT…

COMMANDER OF LONG TAN

BY MARGARET MACCOLL The faces were different and some of the details but when retired Australian Army Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith watched the recently released film, Danger Close: the battle of Long Tan, he had tears in his eyes remembering the soldiers lost in the battle.

Lt Col Smith, 86, of Mudjimba Beach was the commanding officer of the Vietnam War's most famous battle of Long Tan, commemorated each year on its anniversary on 18 August, now regarded nationally as Vietnam Veterans Day. It was more than 50 years ago but Smith, a Major at the time, last week recalled the battle as though it happened yesterday.

Smith, then 33, and his men of Delta Company 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR) were based at the Australian stronghold of Nui Dat, in the middle of Viet Cong supply route when about 2am on 17 August the base was targeted by mortars and rocket launchers.

The next morning B Company 6RAR led by Major Noel Ford was told to "go out and see what they could find". They found base plates from the mortars and empty rocket launches but no sign of the enemy, Smith said.

The commanding officer (Brigadier Oliver Jackson) called them in. "We took over from them.

We had 105 in the company and three (Royal) New Zealand artillery control team led by (Captain) Morrie Stanley who travelled alongside me."

There were three platoons - 10 led by Lieutenant Geoff Kendall, 11 led by Lieutenant Gordon Sharp, and 12 with Smith under Smith's control.

"What we didn't know was that a regiment of North Vietnam troops (with more than 2000 men) had come in during the week and were hiding in the jungle (the other side of a rubber plantation, about 5km from the base).

They came across a few enemy and "knocked one over". The wounded man was carried off to the east toward the rubber (plantation).

When radio contact told them the enemy had come in contact with 11 Platoon there were 30-40 of them.

That quickly built up to hundreds.

I had to get 11 platoon out. They had lost 13 men and a couple were injured. The enemy had built up to about 1000.

Smith called for reinforcements but it was held back as the Brigadier thought the base was under threat of attack.

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Major Harry Smith with Long Tan souvenirs at the Nui Dat officers mess.

Major Harry Smith in Nui Dat. Pictures: BIG SKY PUBLISHING

Major Harry Smith with helicopter pilot Jim Campbell.

Receiving an MC from Brigadier Oliver Jackson.

Harry Smith at home on the Sunshine Coast.

Picture: ROB MACCOLL

Brigadier had been informed 2000 enemy had travelled to the east on 14 August and were waiting to attack on the night of the concert being given by Australian singers Col Joye and Little Pattie.

"The concert was going on. We could hear the music when we were going out," Smith said.

Smith managed to get his platoon into a position below a rise out of sight and below firing range from the enemy. The remaining members of 11 platoon later managed to join them.

As the battle exploded so did the monsoons bringing down intense rain, thunder and lightning and reducing visibility.

Stanley provided enemy locations to Allied Artillery forces at Nui Dat which responded with 3500 rounds of fire. "That's a lot of explosives", Smith said. "It held the enemy down but they kept on coming (over the rise). Our frontline gunners had machine guns. They mowed them down."

With ammunition running out two daring helicopter pilots flew through the atrocious weather to drop them supplies.

"Not one enemy got into our lines," Smith said. "The enemy took so many casualties. They decided to withdraw at 6.45pm as darkness was falling, and as the armed personnel carriers were coming in (an hour and a half after reinforcements were requested). It was all over then.

There was not another shot fired."

"We went back the next morning.

It was a scene of carnage. It's a scene I can still recall. We looked on all the rubber (trees) and all we could

see was blood. We found 245 enemy dead. There were 48 more we found in a mass grave to the east. In 1969 an underground hospital was found.

In it they found the names of all the enemy lost at Long Tan. There were 876 left on the battlefield or died from injuries." At the 50th anniversary of the battle Smith travelled to Vietnam and spoke to Vietnamese who fought as enemy in the battle. They couldn't believe they were up against 100 soldiers, he said.

"On 20 August the commanding officer called saying there was hell to pay (in Australia) over our servicemen being killed and to offset it with gallantry awards. Smith drew up a list of 20 worthy recipients only to be told he had too many.

The number was cut in half and the awards downgraded. At the time awards were rationed to a maximum of one medal for every 250 soldiers each six months.

Smith was awarded the Military Cross while the Distinguished Service Order was presented to the Brigadier who never left his office in Nui Dat, he said.

In 1968 members of Delta 6RAR were awarded the US Presidential Unit Citation for gallantry by US President Lyndon B Johnson for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy.

South Vietnam awarded them the equivalent.

Smith had to wait till after the 30 year-secrecy period to publicly access military information before he set about fighting to gain recognition for his men in Australia.

In 2016 following a tribunal Smith's recommendations for awards were

finally approved.

Smith retired from the army in 1976 after he injured his back when his parachute failed to open properly while he was in exercises with the commandos.

Smith commemorates the anniversary of the battle each year, lays a wreath and has lunch at the RSL with other Long Tan veterans.

"I try to let it go at other times," he said. Over the years sailing has been a refuge for Smith where he can leave his thoughts of war behind. He has spent many years sailing to the Whitsundays and Thursday Island and only recently traded in his racing yacht for a 9m fishing motor boat.

Smith said he felt "very sad about the 17 soldiers (and one army corp man) we lost. I feel sad for all the Vietnamese soldiers. Some of them were just teenagers," he said.

"Most of my men were conscripts.

They were conscripts at 20 and 21 in Vietnam. They were excellent soldiers. We were happy to go to Vietnam. We never expected to get into a battle like Long Tan and lose so many people".

It was only through their outstanding gallantry and bravery that they survived Long Tan, he said.

Smith recounts his story in his book, The Battle of Long Tan, The Company Commanders Story, available from Big Sky Publishers.

The film Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan is in cinemas now. Harry Smith is played by Troy Fimmel who rose to fame after playing Ragnar Lothbrok in the Vikings series. ●

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COVER STORY

CONQUERING INVISIBLE

INJURIES

BY ABBEY CANNAN

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fter surviving the impact of an Improvised Explosive Device and neardeath scenarios whilst serving in the military, Andy Fermo of Tewantin came home from Afghanistan with injuries that he couldn't see or accept at the time.

Once Andy returned to his home in Sydney and attempted to settle back into a normal life, he found himself in a dark hole, seeking purpose and carrying baggage that affected his everyday life.

It wasn't until Andy was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that he was able to begin his road to healing, and now at the age of 40 with his wife Claire and two kids by his side,

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he continues this life-long mindful journey.

PTSD and the military are commonly linked. The increased arousal symptoms of PTSD, such as being constantly alert and on the lookout for danger, can be helpful and even life-saving while on deployment, and veterans might not always realise that their high level of arousal has become a problem until they are back home.

Between five and 10 per cent of the general community are likely to develop PTSD at some point in their lives, compared to between five and 20 per cent of veterans (depending on the nature of their work and deployment history).

With his support system in place, Andy has decided to put his energy into helping others heal by founding a PTSD Awareness Project

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called Invisible Injuries.

"Invisible Injuries is a not-forprofit aimed at creating awareness and positive conversation around the condition, hopefully improving the lives of other sufferers and their families," Andy said.

"The project will culminate with a 12-month lap around Australia with my family advocating awareness for PTSD, sharing my own story and connecting with other stories of hope."

"What I want to do is highlight what support systems are already out there. Our point of difference is that I lead by example. I want to show others what I'm doing to heal, and others can share with me what they are doing."

After dipping into a computerscience degree, at the ripe age of 21 Andy took his passion for the

outdoors and decided to join the military. He then went on to serve 10 years in the military, completing two-active 'Tours of duty' with the Australian Special Forces.

During this time, Andy was selected for further training, earning the role of Commando and Electronic Warfare Specialist, where he would provide niche Tactical Signals Intelligence and time sensitive support to immediate Special Forces commanders and Strategic reporting to upper level management on Military Operations International and Domestic.

"We got to do all of the 'cool stuff ' that we trained for," Andy said.

"I got to work with the best people and I had a team that I was able to hand pick. It's great to be in that type of environment with a brotherhood." noosatoday.com.au

Andy Fermo "It was a very busy job. We would have five or six Redbull's or coffees a day and that was what we perceived to be as normal."

After Andy returned home, he went on the search for what his new passion would be. Due to his love of MasterChef and cooking, he took the plunge and decided to become a chef.

Going from one extremely highpressure job in the military to the high-pressure environment of the kitchen, as well as being thrown into working 100-hour weeks, really took a toll on Andy's mental health.

"There was a lot of the incidents that happened in my last tour in Afghanistan. One incident for example was when my team ran over a big road side bomb and it blew up the car and luckily for me I was in the back so although I got injured, it wasn't as bad as the men in the front.

A lot of the guys got traumatic brain injuries from the impact," Andy said.

"So, there were things that happened overseas before I discharged that you don't really talk about because you want to be able to continue doing your job. The adverse effects of being able to put it to the side in the dark corner start to bubble away after a while. The symptoms of PTSD didn't start until after I discharged but once I got in front of the right specialists to help me out, you could see that there was a clear trail from the incidents that took place. I then got diagnosed with PTSD and I started the road to try to manage my condition."

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Picture: DAVE GLEESON, SURFSHOTS.COM.AU to make the move from Sydney to Tewantin in 2016 and haven't looked back since, falling in love with the desirable area.

"There's lots of stuff to do that's outdoors here. My favourite place is Noosa National Park,"Andy said.

As Andy has taken a holistic approach to healing his PTSD, the Noosa area is perfect for the three self-care activities he does to keep a positive mindset.

"The first thing I do is physical; I like working out and running. The second thing is mental which I do paddle boarding for and the third thing is emotional which I do my DJing. For overall wellness I do cold water immersion and yoga," he said.

Taking his passion for music, Andy started his own DJ business called DJ Antix Noosa, where he shares his passion for dance music and entertains many people on a weekly basis through corporate events, functions and parties.

To intertwine his love of music with his Invisible Injuries Project, Andy will be bringing his DJ gear on the road to share both passions in self-hosted events during the 12-month lap around Australia.

As a public speaker, Andy will also be a panellist in the Fearless National Conversation on PTSD Conference at the Caloundra Events Centre held from 21-23 August.

The Fearless Conference seeks to initiate a national conversation on PTSD and explore with participants how to develop a community-owned and community-operated PTSD management protocol.

"As a panellist the subject we will be talking about is the social and economic impacts of PTSD. I'm glad that I will get to contribute to this conversation and help people by sharing my story," Andy said.

With upwards of a million people in Australia suffering PTSD, and upwards of 3 million people living

with people experiencing PTSD on a daily basis, it is a national problem which requires a national response.

To find out more about Invisible Injuries Project visit www.facebook. com/invisibleinjuriesaustralia/ and to discover more about DJ Antix Noosa head to www.facebook.com/ djantixnoosa/. â—?

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APEX PARK REVIEW, HAVE YOUR SAY

BY MARGARET MACCOLL "Locals think it's too much", "we just want a toilet block" and "if more people come here there's not the infrastructure for them - traffic is already bad at the intersection".

These were some of the comments from Apex playground goers at Cooroy last Sunday when asked what they thought of Council's proposed $5m playground across the road at Mill Place.

There were about 25 people at the park Sunday afternoon which the regular playground goers said was about average on the weekend, apart from music events and festivals when numbers grew and at times when people held birthday parties in the park, and much fewer during the week.

Noosa Council is now reviewing the future of Apex Park after last week approving the go-ahead for the proposed Hinterland Nature Park at Mill Place and release of Expressions of Interest for its design, construction and maintenance.

A council spokesman said it was difficult to predict exact visitation numbers to the new park but an initial assessment completed during the design process identified a requirement for 30 new car parks to accommodate anticipated visitors. "Council will provide 60 new car parks, as well as undertake a number of improvements to the neighbouring road network," he said.

At last Thursday's Ordinary Meeting Mayor Tony Wellington said the playground had been in the planning for two consecutive Noosa Plans and would be a "place-making" project for Cooroy with benefits to health and wellbeing as well as employing consultants, builders,

Apex Park playground and dirt bike track. artists and maintenance workers.

In 2006 a Mill Place master plan was developed which included a smaller scale playground. Cr Wellington said to not proceed with the more enhanced project would mean giving back to the State Government a grant of $2.5million obtained for the playground.

A Council spokesman said representatives from Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, Cooroy Futures Group and Cooroy Area Residents Association had worked with Council on the early concept plan for the project and were now members of the External Reference Group which was established to provide key stakeholders with up-todate information about the project.

The spokesman said design staff had collaborated "with some of the best playground consultants" to come up with the design concepts.

The playground will retain the natural creek and mature trees along its border and retain an existing man-made drain as a point of interest, while the central feature of the playground will be "a man-made water-play area", he said.

There has been $100,000 allocated to "art discovery elements"

Proposed playground site.

and wheelchair accessible elements will include view platforms, sensory gardens, accessible pathways and facilities, water play access and rockstacking activities."The community is invited to provide comment on all aspects of the concept design, which will be used to inform the final design before construction.

Cr Ingrid Jackson opposed the Cooroy playground saying in her view the expense was not a strategic priority.

"Council's recent community satisfaction survey highlighted the key resident concerns as being parking, transport, the economy, traffic, roads, footpaths, responding to the community, consulting with the community, town planning and drainage," she said.

"There are many important projects which would be a better use of ratepayers' money, such as sealing gravel roads, transport and traffic management, bike pathway connectivity, better achievement of the annual capital works program, and less cutting back of council service levels."

Have your say on the project at upcoming pop up listening posts at the Cooroy library and hall. â—?

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PEREGIAN PREPARES TO MAKE A SPLASH THIS SPRING The Peregian Beach Nipper program is preparing to kick start the 2019/20 Season with Sign on Days scheduled in early September.

Last year saw the return of the Nippers Program to Peregian with over 120 Nippers completing their age award accreditation in Surf Education.

Director of Peregian Brett Leckie said, "It is essential for kids of all ages to learn surf awareness at our local beaches."

Not only is the program eligible for children from the age of 5 to 13 years, there are also opportunities for parents to participate in activities on the beach and in the water, while supporting their children.

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amazingly successful with more than 25 parents completing their Surf Rescue Certificate and Bronze Medallion course."

A Peregian Open Day and BBQ launch will be held this coming Sunday 25 August from 3pm to 5pm

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for members of the community who would like to learn more about the program.

The start of the new season will give locals the chance to get involved and contribute. Join in on the fun at the Peregian Sign on Days which

will be held at the Coolum Aquatic Centre on 1, 7 and 8 September, from 11am to 1pm. For further information, follow the Peregian Nippers Facebook page, contact the team on 5448 0900 or email nippers@noosasurfclub.com.au. â—? noosatoday.com.au

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SURPRISE WINTER FIND Gentle yet ecstatic exclamations of excitement were shared at the Maroochydore Depot on 13 August, when Leigh Warneminde placed the first turtle egg of an unexpected winter clutch into an improvised egg candling box, and the team discovered it was viable.

Over the past three weeks, Sunshine Coast Council has looked after a clutch of 93 eggs, believed to belong to an endangered Loggerhead female turtle.

The eggs have been incubated in a safe space, with specific temperature and humidity control, in case they were viable.

Coolum and North Shore Coast Care (CANSCC) president Leigh Warneminde joined Sunshine Coast Council TurtleCare Conservation Officers Kate Hofmeister and Dr Simone Bosshard, and together they analysed each egg, discovering that 84 are, in fact, viable.

"It is so exciting that not only have we had a winter nest, which is pretty much unheard of, now the icing on the cake is that these eggs are actually growing beautifully as little embryos," Ms Warneminde said.

This out-of-season turtle nest has puzzled turtle experts across the state, as it is the first recorded during a winter season along the east coast.

A cyclist who fell from her bike receives care from ambulance officers who take Jeff Liddell to hospital.

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BY MARGARET MACCOLL Leigh Warneminde, Kate Hofmeister, and Dr Simone Bosshard with big smiles in front of the incubator holding viable turtle eggs from a winter nest.

Council officers sought advice from the Queensland Government's top turtle researcher, Dr Col Limpus, as soon as the clutch was discovered on 22 July.

"Dr Limpus recommended incubation to see if the eggs are viable, as we knew that if the eggs remained in the sand, they would all perish due to the cold temperatures," Dr Bosshard said.

Ms Hofmeister said that the team has been monitoring the eggs daily.

"We've been ensuring they're kept at an ideal temperature and humidity in the hopes that they

Viable eggs placed in a container for further incubation. become strong, female hatchlings," she said.

The baby turtles will then be released back into the ocean, within hours of emerging. ●

Multiple masters cycling champion Jeff Liddell had a close encounter with a car on Sunday morning as he was riding with a group of riders at the roundabout south of Peregian Village and was taken to hospital.

The Sunshine Coast Cycling Club member was taken by ambulance to hospital "a bit banged up" but was later released.

While ambulance officers were attending to Jeff at the scene another cyclist riding past accidentally hit the gutter and fell on to the footpath and a second ambulance was called.

The attendiing ambulance officer said he had been called to about 15 bicycle accidents in the past five years on the roundabout he considered the worst in the region for cycling crashes. ●

CALL IMMEDIATELY TO SAVE A WILD LIFE If you see a koala on the ground and not moving it is not normal, but if reported quickly may mean the difference between life and death, is the message from koala conservationists who last week were alerted to a koala on the ground in an urban park on The Avenue, Peregian Springs only to find their rescue efforts came too late to assist the deceased marsupial.

Queensland Koala Crusader Bernard Jean said the koala had been sighted in the park on Tuesday but wasn't reported to Wildlife Rescue Sunshine Coast until the next day.

"As our rescue group works in close collaboration with other rescue groups two of our members took the call straight away and went on site to the park where they found the poor koala dead with wounds around the head," he said.

"If he was concussed/shocked by being hit by a car he wouldn't have survived the cold night despite being otherwise a young and healthy looking male.

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NOOSA’S ECO SUCCESS

Koala found too late at Peregian Springs of public saw him sitting on the ground he might have been saved by being rushed to the closest wildlife hospital."For wildlife help phone RSPCA 1300ANIMAL (1300 264625), WILVOS 5441 6200, Wildcare 5527 2444, WRSC 0458 682 152 or AZWH 1300 369 652. ●

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Seventy of Tourism Noosa's volunteers have successfully completed the Noosa Eco Check 2.0. training course with flying colours.

Following on from the recent launch of Noosa Eco Check 2.0. the volunteers enjoyed a group training course going through the new revamped course which features interactive videos and case studies of Noosa operators doing good things in the eco space.

The program has been designed to inspire the tourism industry to become more environmentally friendly, so naturally, Tourism Noosa's team and volunteers have completed the course as well.

New Volunteer Jenny Watson said, "The case studies were great. It was wonderful to hear the success stories

of a variety of businesses in Noosa, from big business to small operators".

Volunteer John Robinson said, "Noosa Eco Check was very informative and motivating. I felt great being part of an industry that are making positive steps to being sustainable. It also provides some good food for thought what we can do as individuals in our own home to make a difference".

Noosa Eco Check is an interactive online training program showcasing environmentally friendly business practices with 17 video case studies from Noosa eco-hero businesses and community groups.

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NEWS

JOINT AIMS FOR THERAPY Sunshine Butterflies has recently expanded their disability services to include a range of vital therapies, such as Vibration and Movement Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutritional Guidance.

The not- for-profit provider has teamed up with a group of professional local therapists, to offer a complete range of specialised therapy services.

The group includes Vibration Therapists and Movement Practitioners Ian O'Dwyer and Wayne Fletcher, Exercise Physiologist Isaac McCrimmon, Neurological Physiotherapist Richard Deutsch, Speech Therapist Michelle Lee, Montrose Therapy's Occupational Therapist and Nutritionist Ali Cole.

With NDIS funding now available to cover the cost of these individualised therapies, people of all abilities can now feel, move and live better.

Sunshine Butterflies recently took delivery of state-of-the-art Cycloid Vibration Therapy equipment donated by Niagara Therapies.

Wayne Fletcher working with member Curtis Walsh to improve strength and flexibility.

The Cycloid Vibration equipment can: increase local area blood flow, assist in the reduction of musculoskeletal pain, increase joint mobilization, reduce excess swelling, whether the cause is vascular or lymphatic, assist in the treatment of wounds where an improvement in local circulation is a factor, and assist in the treatment of pressure ulcers.

Ian O'Dwyer, Wayne 'Fletch' Fletcher and Exercise Physiologist Isaac McCrimmon specialise in delivering Movement and Vibration Therapy, Fitness training and Play Therapy, combined with a healthy

dose of laughter to brighten up your day.

Isaac is passionate about chronic disease management and athletic musculoskeletal rehabilitation. His strengths lie in the areas of exercise prescription for musculoskeletal conditions, orthopaedic/functional movement screening, strength and conditioning and health coaching.

Neurological Physiotherapist Richard Deutsch has worked as a Neurological and Vestibular Physiotherapist for the past 10 years, both in the UK and Australia.

He specialises in Neurological and Vestibular Rehabilitation and can also provide education and support to families and caregivers as well as one to one training for support workers. He has worked closely with NDIS clients and their support coordinators for the past year and a half in Melbourne.

Nutritionist Ali Cole has been assisting members with guidance in the areas of food shopping, teaching them how to make healthy choices when shopping, teaching them to check and interpret Nutritional Labels, Meal Planning and even food preparation in their homes. ●

TRAGIC END TO SEARCH There was an outpouring of grief on social media for the family of a three-year-old girl who went missing on Monday afternoon after she was found deceased.

More than 100 people including SES and Rural Fire Service members reached by torchlight Monday evening after the girl was reported missing from an acreage property on Kabi Road about 3.30pm.

The child was found by police divers in a dam about 150m from the house about midnight.

Police are investigating the death and preparing a report for the coroner.

The family and police thanked local community members, SES and Rural Fire Brigade who assisted with the search for the child. ●

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NEWS WINNING WAKAKIRRI

The airport turns 60.

MAROOCHY AIRPORT 60TH Sunshine Coast Airport and Sunshine Coast Aero Club celebrated 60 years of flights into Sunshine Coast Airport last week. On 14 August 1959, pilots Roy Kassulke and Bill Edgar flew up to the Maroochy Aerodrome in an HT-2 Hindustani Trainer aircraft to be the first aircraft to land on the new aerodrome, which was a grass strip.

The airstrip was named Maroochy Aerodrome by David Low, chairman of the Maroochy Shire Council, but the airstrip was so isolated - there were no houses anywhere near that there wasn't any access from Maroochydore, with club members having to travel via Nambour.

Low's bold vision was to transform the inaccessible, isolated strip of marshy coastal land into a significant airport. His objective for the airstrip was to "open up the near North Coast (as the Sunshine Coast was known) to people using light planes, allowing people interested in buying land to fly in, and open the way for this rich district to fly out primary produce to southern markets."

The vision was accelerated in 1961, when a sealed runway was opened suitable for aircraft up to the Fokker F27 Friendship, and with the commencement of regular passenger services, the airstrip was renamed

Maroochydore Airport. Upgrades to the runway and the construction of a new terminal building in 1997 saw the name changed officially to Sunshine Coast Airport.

In 2020, Sunshine Coast Airport will enter a whole new era when a new 2,450 metre runway is commissioned to allow operation of larger, wide-bodied aircraft flying direct from additional domestic ports, Asia and the Pacific.

To commemorate the 60th anniversary, the first Cessna to fly in Australia, a 1936 Cessna C34 Airmaster was provided for the occasion by Steve Padgett and Flight Options both of whom have long term association with the Airport and joined one of the world's newest aircraft, an Air New Zealand Airbus A320Neo on the tarmac.

Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Andrew Brodie, said that David Low deserved enormous credit for his foresight regarding the benefits an airport would deliver the region.

"David Low had a vision for the Sunshine Coast as a strong, important region of Queensland, and over the past few years Sunshine Coast Airport has been consistently recognised as one of Australia's fastest growing airports," he said. ●

What happens when you put 41 dedicated learners with a love of The Arts, together with a great story? A winning Wakakirri performance!

Sunshine Beach State School was declared joint National Story nominees from the Sunshine Coast Regional finals.

With Wakakirri being Australia's largest Performing Arts event for schools, involving over 20,000 students across the country, the team can be proud of their success.

A Wakakirri Story Dance theatrically tells a story using a combination of dancing, acting and creative movement to pre-recorded music.

This year, Sunshine Beach told the heart-warming story of Saroo Brierley who became lost as a child in India, and was adopted by Australian

parents. 'A Long Way Home' is the story of his search for home.

Learners from Years 4 to 6 dedicated months of rehearsals to ensure their performance was perfect. With all the images of India and a Bollywood finale, the story took life on the stage of the Caloundra Events Centre.

Judge, James Lee, said it was "Truly one of the best Wakakirri pieces I have seen" and congratulated the team on the "beautiful staging and choreography".The Wakakirri team looks forward to showcasing their Story Dance to the community at the school's annual concert, the 'Sunshine Spectacular'. ●

STUDENT MAP MASTERS Many of St Andrew's Anglican College secondary students took part in the prestigious Australian Geography Competition at the beginning of this school year, competing alongside 70,000 students from about 750 other schools around the country. The Competition consisted of multiple-choice questions testing geographical knowledge and skills.

The results are finally in and St Andrew's celebrated with 27 students announced as Distinction winners, 16 receiving High Distinctions and two - Daniel Boulton and Xavier Hargreaves - achieving in the top one

percent of competitors.

The result came as a complete surprise for Year 8 student Daniel Boulton. "I actually thought I didn't do that well at the time," he said. "It felt hard - it was definitely challenging."

"I never thought of myself as a geography person but I think now I'll be more drawn to it."

St Andrew's Head of Humanities Ron Bartholomew was pleased with the results. "It is a wonderful reflection on our great team of teachers whose passion for all things history and geography is infectious," he said. ●

DANGEROUS ITEMS DUMPED ON KERB, AT A COST Finding massive piles of waste during kerbside collection, well in excess of the 3m stipulation and containing dangerous and prohibited materials, is not an uncommon occurrence in rural areas, according to Noosa Council and last week the addition of broken asbestos sheeting made the pick up on one street in Kin Kin a very expensive exercise.

Council estimates the removal of the asbestos in accordance with State Government-prescribed WH&S guidelines could be as much as $10,000.

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protection of workers, specialized burial at landfill and clean-up of the site including potential remaining material on the ground," a Council spokesman said.

He said from their investigations the rubbish could not be identified as coming from one particular property as it was an accumulation of material on the roadside so as has occurred in other cases they were unable to identify the source to remove the material.

Director of Community Services Kerri Contini said asbestos exposure had been linked to serious, terminal health issues which is why it requires

a fully licenced asbestos contractor to handle and dispose of it properly.

Council called in experts to dispose of the asbestos immediately, cordoned off the area, and followed procedures to ensure the safety of those involved.

"By dumping this asbestos they have put locals at risk, our contractors at risk and have cost rate-payers in the process," she said.

The kerbside collection concludes on 6 September in Noosaville.

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SOCIAL SCENE

SERIOUS LAUGHS RAISING FUNDS

BY ABBEY CANNAN The second annual Prostate Cancer Awareness lunch at the Noosa Tigers AFL clubrooms was a sell-out event, raising over $130,000 for the cause on Tuesday 13 August.

Noosa Prostate Association (NPA) chair Mitch Miller said he was thrilled that all tickets had been sold out well in advance, with almost 200 people in attendance.

"It was a highly successful event, and our thanks go to our partners, sponsors and auction and raffle item donors, and those who attended," he said.

"Over a quarter of a million dollars has been raised by the NPA so far in 2018 and 2019.

"This money is raised to promote awareness, regular testing and early diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer."

A packed clubhouse was informed and educated by Dr Tony Gianduzzo and Associate Professor Troy Gianduzzo for the Buderim prostate clinic, and although prostate cancer is no laughing matter, all attendees were cracking up with jokes delivered by Steve Haddan and Sam Kekovich. â—?

The auction was a huge success.

Mitch Woods, Garth Madill, Don Breckenridge, Little Jo Power and Dobberick.

John Krimmer and Ron Schaffer.

Rohan Jackson and Christopher Manti.

It was a sellout event at the Prostate Cancer Awareness lunch.

Tim Irvine, Ken Edwards and Peter Williams from the Noosa Surf Club.

COOROY SPRINGS INTO FESTIVAL FEVER

BY ABBEY CANNAN Last Sunday 18 August, locals and tourists flocked to Cooroy for a once-a-year chance to climb Mount Cooroy at this year's Spring Festival.

It was a family fun day of music, a kids' activity centre, food and market stalls, whilst many took a nice stroll through the rainforest.

Rotary Club of Cooroy President, Warren O'Neill said, "This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a Sunday morning walk and get a view of our beautiful countryside from the top of Mount Cooroy."

Those who weren't too keen on the hike enjoyed a helicopter flight over the Mountain with spectacular views of Cooroy, Lake MacDonald and the surrounding hinterland, thanks to McDermott Aviation.

Guests also enjoyed billy tea and damper, a hearty barbecue breakfast and entertainment by Pineapple Crush Ukulele Band.

The Rotary Club of Cooroy hosts the Spring Festival to raise money for good causes including local disability support group, Sunshine Butterflies, Queensland Drought Appeal, Cooroy SES and Black Mountain Rural Fire Brigade. â—?

The event raised funds for the Cooroy SES.

Ice-cream and a pony... What more could you want?

Dhom's Thai Kitchen served some delicious Thai food.

Sunshine Butterflies staff including Founder Leanne Walsh.

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IT'S PAST TIME TO FLIP THE BIRD AT WIND TURBINES

LENSCAPE

Leanne Airey snapped this beautiful early morning photo at Boreen Point. If you have a Lenscape please email to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au manufacture, used also in mobile phones and electric vehicles, has also caused huge pollution problems in China over the past decade. The Daily Mail Online reports: Hidden out of sight behind smokeshrouded factory complexes in the city of Baotou, and patrolled by platoons of security guards, lies a fivemile wide 'tailing' lake. It has killed farmland for miles around, made thousands of people ill and put one of China's key waterways in jeopardy.

This vast, hissing cauldron of chemicals is the dumping ground for seven million tons a year of mined rare earth after it has been doused in acid and chemicals and processed through red-hot furnaces to extract its components ...

According to a recent report by the Heartland Institute, it is estimated that up to 328,000 birds are killed each year in the US by wind turbines."

The Audubon Society says that makes wind 'the most threatening form of green energy.' Other sources say the death tolls are far higher ...

"Bat deaths are even worse and potentially more threatening to human health and welfare.

"A conservative estimate is that at least 4 million bats have been killed by wind turbines since 2012. Bats are our primary natural defence in keeping mosquito and crop-damaging insect populations in check. One bat can eat between 500 and 1,000 mosquitoes and other insects in just one

hour, or about 6,000 per night ...

Noise generated by wind turbines is akin to a helicopter, affecting quality of life and causing serious health problems for people living within a quarter-mile of a turbine. A 2013 Canadian paper reported, 'People who live or work in close proximity to IWTs have experienced symptoms that include decreased quality of life, annoyance, stress, sleep disturbance, headache, anxiety, depression and cognitive dysfunction.' Other studies report the same problems.

When even Bob Brown turns against wind turbines you know the technology's moment has all but passed. And the Greens patron saint is not the only one to lose the faith. Time magazine "environmental hero" Michael Shellenberger says he was once a firm believer in wind and solar, but the Californian experience changed his mind. He also cites major environmental problems with both solar and wind farms but adds, Without large-scale ways to backup solar energy, California has had to block electricity coming from solar farms when it's extremely sunny, or pay neighbouring states to take it from us so we can avoid blowing-out our grid ...

Despite what you've heard, there is no 'battery revolution' on the way, for well-understood technical and economic reasons.

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Following Labor's unexpected loss in the "climate change election," it's timely to consider renewable energy's green credentials, as it was a major player in their policy over-reach.

My ancestors, the Vikings, harnessed the wind to explore, pillage and settle parts of the globe others could only dream about for another few centuries, but times and aspirations change. Ask any sailor slicing through waves on a fast reach while the sails strain and the wake stretches silently behind. There's nothing quite like harnessing the wind on a breezy, sunny day ... until some petrol-head in a power boat or jet ski, blasts past and shatters the natural harmony. Or the wind drops.

Unfortunately, the reality of wind and solar power as alternative energy sources are just like that. They are far from "free," but backed by government green subsidies and tax breaks at federal and state levels, they are intended to play a key role in meeting Australia's Renewable Energy Target of 23.5 percent by 2020 under the Coalition. Experience overseas suggests that, apart from hydro power, renewables are unreliable, uneconomical and very unfriendly to the environment they are claimed to protect. Evidence from places investing heavily in renewables such as Denmark, Germany and California demonstrates they are intermittent power generators needing back-up from conventional energy sources.

South Australia found this out the hard way earlier this year, when heatwaves caused widespread blackouts there (and in neighbouring Victoria).

That giant back-up battery Elon Musk sold the former Labor government at undisclosed and, presumably, enormous cost, failed after a few hours and they had to fire up expensive diesel generators to keep the lights on. Studies on wind farms have raised possible serious human health concerns, and a devastating effect on birdlife. The mining of rare earths used in their

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able alternative, observing, "It turns out that scientists have studied the health and safety of different energy sources since the 1960s. Every major study, including a recent one by the British medical journal Lancet, finds the same thing: nuclear is the safest way to make reliable electricity."

Meanwhile in Australia, nuclear remains a naughty 'N' word, irrationally banned as a power source, but some LNP Queensland MPs intend to present a motion in the Senate to form a committee to investigate including nuclear in our energy mix.

Keith Pitt (Hinkler) and Senate colleague James McGrath are reportedly behind the push. "I am not saying that there is a nuclear reactor coming to a shopping centre near you but we have to be able to investigate all options," Mr Pitt, a qualified electrical engineer, said.

"All I am calling for is an inquiry as to whether it's a feasible option to ensure we are up to date with the latest information."

Other colleagues agree. Ken O'Dowd in the neighbouring seat of Flynn adds, " We must evaluate the possibilities of nuclear energy as a part of the mix," and Senator Amanda Stoker said, "It seems to be a complete no-brainer. It's good policy and has the potential to be good politics.

"The challenge, as I see it, is to make sure we have good answers to the questions about safety and waste."

That seems a logical approach if we really are serious about reducing CO2 emissions and maintaining cheap, reliable baseload power. New research into a modern adaption of molten salt reactors (MSRs) which offer the potential for economy of size and minimal waste, could form part of the study.

Since this article was written, the Federal Government has established a committee chaired by Fairfax MP Ted O'Brien to investigate nuclear for possible inclusion in our future energy mix. Public submissions to the Standing Committee on Environment and Energy's inquiry into the prerequisites for nuclear energy in Australia are now open and being accepted via the committee's website at https://www. aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/ Committees/House/Environment_ and_Energy/Nuclearenergy Submissions close on 16 September.

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A NOD TO NOOSA’S FOODIES Locale chef Andy Davies tells us about his favourite dish this season and spills about his life, loves and cooking tips.

What is your name?

Andy Davies What is your restaurant?

Locale restaurant and bar.

What is your favourite dish this season?

Coral coast salt water barramundi, saffron fregola, Spring Bay mussels, Cloudy Bay clams, Mooloolaba prawns, Noosa red heirloom tomatoes, basil, garlic, chilli, lemon.

Do you have any cooking tips that you've learnt as a chef? ¡ Taste everything and season accordingly, nothing worse than bland food! ¡ Clean as you go, a clean cook is a happy cook!

Locale Chef Andy Davies.

Why did you decide to become a chef?

My mother was a fantastic cook, which gave me the inspiration to become a chef.

What makes your restaurant stand

out in Noosa?

Locale is very popular with the locals and tourists alike because of its beautiful interior, buzzing bar scene, fabulous service and modern Italian menu, which showcases the

best fresh local produce and also unique organic produce from our own Maravista Farm.

Tell us a little about yourself outside of your work.

I love spending time with my family, taking regular trips to Maravista Farm and our amazing national parks and beaches, surfing, swimming and cooking lots of food at home for our friends.

What was your first job?

Apprentice chef 1981 Old Clarendon Winery South Australia.

What is your next challenge?

To keep Locale at the forefront of Noosa dining and be an integral part in the expansion of the Olgilvie Group.

What do you like most about living in Noosa?

The climate, beaches and national parks. â—?

WHAT’S ON TOURISTS FLOOD STUDIOS

Trevor Purvis pictured with Julie and Peter Merrigan as an award winning painting makes its way to Victoria.

40%= 2337% %2( 8)) 94 % 092', 74)'-%0 Keili Major with a painting going to a new home.

Many interstate and regional visitors have been stepping into local artist's studios after the first three-day weekend of Noosa Open Studios, with many visitors indicating they will be returning next weekend.

Now in its fourth year, Noosa Open Studios has been attracting an increased number of visitors from far and wide, with some studios reporting over 300 visitors so far.

Cooroy Future Group President Carol Watkins is a ceramic artist located at Black Mountain and she said, "The Butter Factory in Cooroy has been a hive of activity over the weekend with many people visiting and picking up Open Studio Guides, and meeting with artists in the Residency Studio upstairs."

With artist studios from Peregian in the south to Noosa, Doonan and Eumundi, Black Mountain, Pomona, Cooroibah and Boreen Point, there are so many wonderful studios to visit, and talented artists to meet where you can immerse yourself

Linda Garloway with her new purchase at Trevor Purvis Studio. in their studios, techniques and resulting amazing works.

Art ranges from glass artisan works, painting across a range of media, steel sculpture, paper sculptures, ceramics and even a knife maker, so there is something creative for everyone to see.

The studios and galleries are open until next Sunday, so mark your diary for Friday, Saturday and Sunday 23, 24 and 25 August and follow the trails to over 75 studios and galleries to participate in this feast for the senses. â—?

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Leslie Primo, an art historian from The Arts Society in the UK will be presenting a lecture at the ADFAS (Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society) Noosa Inc. on Gender and The Body: Kept Behind Curtains, The Story of the Nude.

This lecture will look at the

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continuing fascination with representation of the body in sculpture and in painting across the ages, and will encompass iconic works by Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Bernini, Degas, Renoir and Velazquez, to name but a few.

The lecture will be held at St.

Mary's Church, 17 William Street, Tewantin, on Saturday 24 August at 4pm. Members and non-members are most welcome. Drinks and nibbles after lecture. For bookings, phone membership secretary, Joan Trusler on 0436 323 776 or e.noosa@ adfas.org.au. â—? noosatoday.com.au

COMMUNITY UPDATES THE ART HUB COOROY Fiona Groom and Jackie White Exhibition from 30/08 to 27/09 at 3/2 Emerald Street, Cooroy. Fiona Groom captures in her paintings the subject’s character and expression, their humour, their majesty and wonder, thus resulting in the painting telling its own story. Jackie White loves to work with both male and female form using abstract patterns to bring them to life.

Her passion is working with glass creating amazing mosaics. An exhibition not to be missed. Phone 5447 6155 for more information.

PATCHES OF COOROY Our Quilt Show includes exquisite embroideries, amazing quilts and handcrafts, will be held on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 August in the Memorial Hall, Cooroy from 10am to 4pm.

Entry $5. All proceeds passed onto charities.

GARDEN CLUB Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club next meeting on September 9 will be friendship day. Our guest speaker will be Phil Moran from Noosa Landcare who will speak on butterflies. Mem-

WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 26 August to Friday 30 August.

Monday Drivers: Driver Needed for A Run, Marie, Anne and Oliver, Andrew, Cheryl, Maggie, Neil and Michelle, Jo Kitchen: Martina, Stephen, Len, Geoff Tuesday Drivers: Alice, John Mc, Rob and Kevin, Jan and Bob, Tania and Friends, Trina and Don, Robin, Jo. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo, Chris.

Wednesday Drivers: Denise, Council, Gary, Victor, Cheryl, Maggie, Evelyn and Maureen, John Kitchen: Judy, Sandy, Elfie, Jerry, Mark Thursday Drivers: Denise, Cheryl, Driver Needed for D Run, Neil, Jan and Sharon, Barani and Peter, Michael P. Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Elfie, Vicki, John Friday Drivers: Jeff, Driver Needed for B Run, Peter, Vicki and Les, Cheryl, Maggie, Rosalie and Jack, Bryan 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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GO BINGO FOR FUN Drag Queen Bingo on the last Wednesday of the month at Tewantin Noosa RSL has been sold out every month. It's no surprise as it is raucously good fun and every month is a fundraiser for a different charity.

The August event will raise funds for the Royal Brisbane Hospital Neonatal Unit.

Join Melony Brests and her right hand gal, Sal Monalla and experience Bingo like you've never imagined it could be.

They are raucous, full of cheeky inuendo and are hysterically funny.

All the proceeds from the bingo book sales are donated to the neonatal unit of the Royal Brisbane Hospital who look after premature and sick newborns requiring specialist care and management. bers are reminded that competition flowers need to be tabled before start of meeting at 9am. Our theme will be butterflies. A light lunch will be served at the end of the meeting. All members welcome. For more information contact Marilyn on 0476 590 511.

SUNSHINE SOCIAL CLUB Our next lunch is on Wednesday 28 August at Cafe Doonan, 777 Eumundi-Noosa Road Doonan. Weekly coffee 10am every Saturday at Cinque Terre Restaurant Sunshine Beach.

Newcomers - couples and singles most welcome. Phone Noeline on 5474 5231, or just come along.

A.I.R NOOSA Association of Independent Retirees (A.I.R.) Noosa Branch is the peak National not-for-profit organisation supporting self-funded retirees or those about to retire. Next General Meeting: Thursday 12 September at 9:45 for 10:00am start. Venue: South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville.

Speaker: From the Crime Prevention Unit, Qld Police Service. Topic: How to Avoid Identity Theft and Scams. $6 pp Members $10 pp non-Members includes morning tea. Visitors welcome. Phone 0478479049.

CANCER COUNCIL Noosa branch of Cancer Council QLD Fashion pde by Its All About Me on 6 September at Hibiscus Retirement Resort, St Andrews Dve Tewantin. 10am arrival for 10.30 start. $20 pp - champagne on arrival. Raffles and lucky door prize. For bookings Phone Jan on 0400651959.

RSPCA - GARAGE SALE We are having a 'Garage Sale' on Saturday 31 August 8:30 - 3pm at the Noosa Animal Care Centre. A fun filled day

ture events with the Sunshine Coast Concert Band visit our website at www.sccb.org.au

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP Our weekly Music Group is held every Thursday from 9.30 to 11.30am in a private home in Noosaville. We listen to Classical Music on CDs or watch Classical Music DVDs. Donation of $2 for morning coffee or tea and biscuits. Phone Lyn on 5449 0537 for more details.

GUILDED LILLIES

Melony Breasts at last month's Drag Queen Bingo.

This month's Drag Queen Bingo is on Wednesday 28 August from 7pm and entry is $15.

Bookings are essential because it's such a popular event - call 5447 1766. â—? with books, plants, condiments, Op Shop, beautiful handbags and shoes for the ladies, RSPCA merchandise, sausage sizzle, drinks and lots more.

Don't miss these fabulous bargains.

FRIDAY ENVIRONMENT FORUM Guest speaker at Noosa Parks Association's Friday Environment Forum on August 23 will be Fuschia Collard, manager of Coolum Community Native Nursery. Join the audience at the Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville to hear more about this truly communitybased nursery. Morning tea will be available from 10am and the forum begins at 10.30am. Meet Valda and the Interpretive Birding group in the car park at 8.30am to enjoy the birds and insects of Wallace Park. All welcome. Visit www.noosaparks.org.au for more information.

NOOSA FOLK DANCERS We are a group of happy, relaxed people who meet every Friday at the Uniting Church Hall, 9 Werin St Tewantin 9.30-11.30am to learn traditional folk dances from around the world. Everyone is welcome. Cost is $8/week. Enquiries to Philippa Johnson 0417780016.

TOP ENTERTAINMENT The Sunshine Coast Concert Band presents Sailability's Swing'n Saturday on 14 September 2pm Kawana Hall Nanyima St Buddina. An afternoon of top entertainment with a great variety of music and talented vocalists under the baton of Music Director Ken Chadwick OAM. Tickets $15 available at the door includes afternoon tea. Proceeds to Sailability. Enquiries with Toni on 0404193912. For all fu-

The Tewantin Guilded Lillies Sewing Circle meet on the last Saturday of each month (31 August) at The Masonic Hall Moorindil Street Tewantin.

The ladies get together for an informal but highly informative day of sewing fun. All welcome no matter what your level or your interest. Morning tea, start time is an informal 9am to 3pm. For more information call Judy 0447168882.

NOOSA TOASTMASTERS Develop Public Speaking and Leadership skills for life at Noosa Toastmasters. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 6.30 - 8.30pm at the CWA Hall in Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. For enquiries phone Luke on 0404297582 or email noosatoastmasters@gmail.com.

THE ZONTA CLUB Come and join our group of friendly, like-minded women and have fun raising awareness for local initiatives.

The Club meets monthly for dinner.

All visitors welcome. Contact: Margaret 0448 011 422.

U3A NOOSA U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. Friday 23 August: Seniors Week Talk: NoosaCare - Dementia Friendly Memory Support Pack. Friday 30 August: USC Talk - Professor Tim Wess. Friday 6 September - David Manning: Walk in my footprints - the curse of landmines. Full details available on U3A website www.u3anoosa.com.au/ or phone 5440 5500.

ADFAS Australian and Decorative Fine Arts Society Noosa has Leslie Primo, an art historian from The Arts Society, UK, presenting this lecture on Gender & The Body. Located at St. Mary's Church, 17 William Street, Tewantin, on Saturday 24 August at 4pm. For bookings, please phone Membership Secretary, Joan Trusler on 0436 323 776 or e.noosa@adfas.org.au.

COOROY CWA Cooroy CWA Cent Sales Saturday 24 August at CWA Hall starting 1pm.

Doors open 12 noon. Great prizes to be won. Free admission and a delicious afternoon tea will be served. Enquiries phone Wendy 54476140.

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CLASSIC EVENT FOR JULIA Julia Emblin joined more than 1400 cyclists when she rode for the first time in the Noosa Classic last Sunday before she heads off to the 2019 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Poland next week.

Last year for its inaugural event the multiple award winning rider was competing in the Gran Fondo in Italy where she took out second place in her age group.

The 67-year-old Noosa Heads woman took up cycling seriously after she sold her High Street Cafe in Melbourne, moved to Noosa at the age of 50 and joined the Sunshine Coast Cycling Club.

While working seven days a week in a cafe, road racing had just been "a wild dream".

Julia won her first major award, the Australian Masters Road Race

50-55, in 2005 and was hooked on the sport, going on to claim numerous national and international titles, including first place in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in South Africa (2012), Perth (2016) and France (2017) as well as Japan's Niseko Classic (2016).

Julia rides 300-350km a week and puts in an even greater effort for three months leading up to a Gran Fondo. Up before dawn Julia heads out along the hinterland roads through Kin Kin, Cooran, Mary Valley then back through Boreen Point.

"It's just having fun with people enjoying the same things," she said.

Riders came from around Australia and overseas for the Noosa Classic. Many praised the event for being well planned and safe with a great atmosphere. Riders reported

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Julia Emblin hits the road for the Noosa Classic. enjoying the hinterland roads in perfect weather and stopping off at the villages for food along the way. â—?

Walking, Wheeling Wednesdays has kicked off at three local schools.

To encourage families to join the initiative, which promotes walking and riding to school, Noosa Council offered free Cycle and Scooter Skills Training to students from Prep to Year 6 at participating schools.

"As well as being a great way to beat the traffic and ensure the kids are getting some exercise, Walking, Wheeling Wednesdays give families an opportunity to spend a little extra time together," Council's Transport Project Officer Joanna Ferris said.

Maps with suggested routes and meeting points were sent home to every family at Tewantin, Noosaville and Sunshine Beach State schools, and so far the response has been positive. â—?

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BY ABBEY CANNAN At just 19-years-of-age, local surfer Cooper Davies has been smashing goals in the world of surfing, once again achieving great success at this years Australian Surf Championships held on the Tweed Coast.

Cooper was defending his title after winning the prestigious event last year, and being the last remaining Queenslander in the event.

Cooper said he was stoked to get to the final and although he was

happy finishing in third place, he would have loved to go those extra two positions into first place.

"The best surfer on the day won and I was really happy with where the event was located at Fingal Heads," Cooper said.

"I've surfed there a few times so I'm quite familiar with the break and it was super lucky to have fun waves throughout the whole event.

"It was a more relaxed event because you don't have to work as hard in small waves.

"I just recently got back from Japan and the waves were ridiculously small so coming back home just makes you realise how lucky we are here."

"The next event I'll be competing in is over in the Philippines, Cloud Nine, and from there it will be probably off to Taiwan or over to Sri Lanka," Cooper said.

"To prepare for the next competition I just train as much as I can, eat well, work hard to save money and do surf coaching." ●

19-year-old Cooper Davies competing in the Australian Surf Championships.

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Noosa have beaten Springwood comfortably both times this season and now face the Pumas at the Noosa village Autos oval from 2pm this Saturday.On a positive note a thrilling win for the Reserves that puts them straight into next Saturday's grand final in Brisbane.

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"We've earned the right to a second chance so now we just have to use it," coach Adam Bovalino said. "I'm disappointed but maybe a different pathway may suit us better.

We thought we prepared really well but for the most part we did look a tad flat and were just so slow to

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after school, where the eager boy practiced his English and got a first taste for business.

Nyoman invested his savings in motor bikes that he could rent to tourists, and by the time Wayan went to university, he had worked out that he would need to buy two more bikes and get them working in order to put Wayan's younger brother, I Made Dwipayana, through chefs' school. The family still tended pigs and lived at the edge of a rice field, but in the space of a generation they had successfully made the transition from subsistence agriculture to tourism entrepreneurs.

Then the bombs went off in Kuta. Wayan Agus, then 23, a recent graduate of Bali Polytechnic's diploma course in tourism and hotel management, knocked off early from his job as a manager at the Coral Reef bar and restaurant just a couple of hundred metres from the Sari Club, and was halfway home to Cepaka when the 2002 terrorist attacks devastated Kuta. While he was spared physical injury, the emotional scars would last a decade.

As I write this, I'm listening to one of the many tapes I made of our conversations years ago: "When the phones came back on in the late afternoon, I started to get phone calls from my friends.

'Wayan, you still alive?' By night time our boss had called us back to the restaurant, not to open it but to make sure everybody was okay and had somewhere safe to stay. It was very dark in Kuta that night, and quiet. No cars, no lights, no people.

Everyone was crying. I sat in the dark and cried too."

Nyoman's three hotels were suddenly empty of tourists and he stopped showing his carvings. He started to sell the motor bikes one by one to keep food on the table.

The important thing was to keep young Made in college. Wayan Agus eventually found work on the Carnival Cruise Line, doing seven-month stints without break in the Caribbean. He was paid $US70 a fortnight and had to buy his own airline tickets to and from the departure port, but the cabin boys received free meals and a bed, and the passengers were generous tippers. Soon Wayan was regularly sending home money to the compound.

Between his fourth and fifth contracts with Carnival Cruises, Wayan fell in love with pretty Made, and missed her so much that he jumped ship when the cruiser made port, quit his job and flew home.

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When I first met Wayan Agus a decade or so ago, he was in his late 20s, newly married and driving the family car for a living. Although he was our friend Sue's designated driver, in her long absences he also became mine, driving me to all parts of the island on many visits over two years, often doubling up as translator and cultural interpreter while I researched my Bali book. And while he drove, he shared his life story.

Although his mother, Ni Luh Suji, only did two years' schooling and never worked, his father Nyoman trained as a wood carver, first doing temple work for a pittance, but moving into the tourist market later.

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But Wayan Agus persevered.

He was a hard worker and a smart thinker, and by the time I met him, he had planned a future, and it wasn't driving tourists.

Wayan Agus turns 40 this year, and he and Made now have three gorgeous children, and he is the busiest man in Cepaka, running a business empire that includes several restaurants, a string of commercial and residential rental properties and the family bakery, run by younger brother Made, one of Bali's most distinguished pastry chefs. The bakery forms one end of the nowhuge family compound, and beyond it the family landholding stretches down to a beautiful river.

Dad Nyoman rises at 4am each day to package the bread and pastries made by the night shift, ready for cousin Ketut to make the deliveries to restaurants all over South Bali. Wayan Agus spends his long days driving between construction sites, his phone attached to his ear despite my warnings. I wish he'd slow down a bit, but I'm enormously proud of him. ●

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WORKING THE OPPORTUNITIES It's that time of the year when members of Noosa Little Athletics Association will sign on for yet another season. The sign on dates of 18 and 25th August and the 15th September, will be held at Girraween Sports Complex from 1pm till 4pm.

Once again team managers, secretaries and coaches, are reminded to diarize that the famous annual Noosa Gift will be held on the 25 th November this year. This will be the tenth anniversary of this event and organizers will be doing everything in their power to make it a day to remember. Previous years athletes have come from all over the state and clubs in the Northern NSW. Region, thus ensuring a high standard of competition.

To upgrade the program for junior competitors Val Hooper long serving administrator said, "This

Paige Robinson with her coach Mark Evans. year we are coming up with a new format of events which will be for juniors. The idea of this is to create a new pathway into the senior ranks and thus hopefully encourage them to continue the sport of Track and Field. We are doing everything

possible to encourage the youth of our community along the pathway of their chosen sport." ''Another important carnival," said Head Coach Mick Hooper, "will be held end of August; this is the Regional School Championships.

This event will take place at the Sunshine Coast University with all local school competing." Also September 20 will be the first night of competition for the Little Athletics Season and the club is hoping for a good attendance.

Good news at last for Zane Branco one of Noosas top competitors. For several months Zane has been carrying a groin injury which resulted in his missing the World University Games in Italy and following this the Oceanic Games. Zane's specialty is the 200 mts and with an outstanding P.B.

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