Noosa Today - 29th August 2019

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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers, grandfathers and great grandfathers across Noosa for Sunday.

The weather is expected to be fine and sunny on Sunday after a couple of days of predicted showers so it'll be a good day for the beach, a walk through the National Park or a picnic by the river.

The Noosa Jazz Party continues this week with performances daily culminating on Sunday with a free concert at Riverstage on Gympie Terrace, Noosaville followed by Jazz at the J from 5pm and the Grand Finale at 9pm.

If gardening or classic cars are more your style then head out to Noosa Botanic Gardens for the Fathers Day Plant Fair from 9am to 3pm for plants, stalls, kids activities and a collection of classics from Noosa Beach Classic Car Club.

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Noosa Today has a double pass to giveaway to a lucky reader to see Wes Carr – An Evening to Celebrate and Remember Saturday 14 September at The J in Noosa.

The show will be fully recorded and the purchase of a ticket will include the live concert audio recording. With the help of Exit Live, fans will leave the show with the live concert recording in their phone to listen to on the way home and years to come.

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NO CLIMATE CHANGE If you're looking for evidence of climate change, you won't find it on our letters page ... where it's always hot, hot, hot. Turn to page 10 if you're game.

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ART FROM THE HEART See inside the artists' studios on page 18.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT…

WHALES SING THE TOP SONGS

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Our migrating whales love a new song. Once they hear a new song from whales they bump into along their migration routes it is quickly adopted and sung by all the male whales in the pod.

"They crave novelty. They want something new, but they follow each other," University of Queensland whale researcher Professor Michael Noad said.

About 3km off shore from Peregian Beach University of Queensland humpback whale researchers led

by Professor Noad and Dr Rebecca Dunlop are using hydrophones (underwater microphones) as they record and try to analyse the meaning behind the whale songs, as part of long term studies on whale behaviour and communication.

"We know whales produce these long elaborate songs during the breeding season," Professor Noad said.

"We still don't know how they work, what it's all about. Is it sung to attract the females or to keep

A mother and calf breaching simultaneously off Peregian Beach. other males away? Is it attracting or aggressive?

"The songs are complex and elaborate and change each year."

What the researchers do know is that only males sing, some sing louder than others, they don't sing in unison or chorus and while they will sing beside a female they stop singing when swimming beside a male.

Professor Noad said this year they would be taking blubber samples to

Dr Rebecca Dunlop and Professor Michael Noad

measure testosterone levels of whales and with the aid of drone images will be able to match the recorded song to the individual whale, showing its dimensions.

In other recent research the scientists wanted to determine the effects on migrating humpback whales of shooting seismic air guns into the water at a distance of 2km from them. The air guns are used by industry to search for oil and gas reserves and currently have a

2km exclusion zone from whales.

Professor Noad said the whales were not too adversely affected, but the study did not take into account the impact on other marine species.

For more than 20 years whale researchers have realised the advantage of Peregian Beach as a humpback whale research base with Emu Mountain a good vantage point and the whales passing close to the beach. ●

BUSH FIRE THREATENED HOMES AT NOOSA SPRINGS

BY MARGARET MACCOLL The loud crackling noise of an approaching bushfire woke residents of Resort Drive Noosa Springs who looked out their windows to see flames shooting into the sky and heading their way about 1am Friday morning. It drove them to action.They called 000, knocked on doors to warn neighbours of the approaching fire, turned their hoses on and moved their cars out of danger. Some holiday makers evacuated all together.

One resident said the glare from the fire was as brilliant as a sunrise only coming from the wrong direction.

Noosa Queensland Fire and Rescue Service officers attended the bush fire that was threatening homes with five urban urban trucks and were assisted by Rural Fire Service units from Valdora, Tinbeerwah and Doonan. One firefighter said a Queensland Parks and Wildlife controlled burn at Lake Weyba had re-ignited in windy conditions and came close to homes at Noosa Springs.

There was an "ember attack" caused by burning embers falling onto the apartments and "there was definitely panic" among some home owners, he said.

Firefighters brought the fire under control and remained on site until 4.30am. QPWS continued to monitor noosatoday.com.au

Fire too close for comfort at Noosa Springs.

Controlled burn at Sunshine Beach smoldered for several days.

Smoky path at Noosa Junction on Friday after Wednesday's burn off. the smouldering area until 12.30pm.

There were no injuries reported.

Another controlled burn conducted at Sunshine Beach last Wednesday continued to spread smoke across the Noosa Junction and Sunshine Beach areas days later.

A QFRS officer praised the controlled burn in the area which had not been burnt for 30 years and had posed a fire risk. "It was good to get that burnt," he said. The officer said the contained thick peat and despite efforts to extinguish it would continue to smolder for some days. ●

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POP-STAR

Originally from the Gold Coast, pop artist Amy Shark has announced an Australian regional tour.

AMY SHARK ADORES NOOSA

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ne of Australia's most impressive and beloved pop exports and a frequent Noosa visitor, Amy Shark, will be coming to the Sunshine Coast to perform on Friday 18 October, as part of her intimate Australian regional tour.

An overnight success years in the making, Amy Shark has come a long way since her breakthrough single 'Adore'. Over the last few years, the Gold Coast local has brought her emotive brand of pop to the world, and the world is lapping it up. Love Monster, her debut album, shot straight to number one on the ARIA charts upon release, and in 2018 she won four ARIA awards.

On top of sold-out shows across the globe, Amy has performed on The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to audiences of millions, and made music with pop royalty Jack Antonoff, Joel Little and Blink-182.

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Amy with American record producer, Mark Ronson.

Australian artists are right now.

Amy's single 'I Said Hi' is a statement for those who told Amy she'd never make it and the song

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gained high rotation across both commercial and alternative stations.

Anyone who didn't believe she could do it surely doesn't have much to

Picture: AMY SHARK INSTAGRAM say now - and 'I Said Hi' has now become an anthem for the next generation, ready to have their songs heard by the masses. noosatoday.com.au

Amy pictured performing during her UK Tour.

How long did it take you to write 'I Said Hi' and what was the inspiration?

It's a real treat of a day when you stumble into chords that you like straight away, it's the same sort of thing I had with 'Adore'. Usually I can spend hours playing guitar trying to find something that I think sounds nice and then I'll start working on a melody ... but that day was meant to happen. It was like a lightning bolt moment as I just fell into these chords. Everything is very visual for me and I like to sort of set the scene. Obviously, I still had like a little bit of bitterness and some issues about how tough it was at the start that I needed to get out. Because a lot of the time I don't even know what the song is going to be about, it's in my subconscious until I start doing it and then I'm like, 'oh okay that's what the song is going to be about'. I came up with 'I stand in the corner like a tired boxer' and I was on a roll after that. I thought that's one hell of an opening line and when it starts strong there's no stopping it. It's like, this is going to be a really great song.

Are you excited to start your Australian regional tour in October?

Yeah, I was just saying to someone at breakfast, I think I know more of America than I do of my own country and I'm really excited to just give back. The second I released 'Adore' I had so much regional support from so many places like radio and media and fans would trek noosatoday.com.au

it to whatever city I was playing at and I was really aware of that. So, I was talking to my team and I said as soon as we can spot a gap in my schedule we have to put a regional tour in. I think its really important that we do that because I just need to know that I service my whole country. I do a lot of touring around Europe and America and so I just thought this would be a really good thing to do.

So, you'll be performing on the Sunshine Coast on Friday 18 October, have you been here before?

I am like a Sunshine Coast/ Noosa rat. I'm there all the time and I love it. My family and I, we've going to Noosa for years. That Surf Club knows my face really well, probably for all the wrong reasons haha. It's a real special spot for me, so yeah I'm really excited to be going back.

What is your favourite song to perform right now?

At the moment, its hard because it takes all of my oxygen away, but I really love singing 'Mess Her Up'. I think it's really fire live. My drummer has really amped up the beat behind it. It's super fun. I still struggle keeping up with the song because it's so fast paced and I love that I can let loose.

What has been your favourite collaboration on a song to date?

Well, I guess it would have to be Mark Hoppus from Blink 182. I've been a Blink fan for so many years and the fact that I got to go and meet him was hard to handle that

Amy at the Australian ARIA Awards. day. For him to be so interested in my album ... he wanted me to send him anything to collaborate on and I sent him 'Psycho' and he was like I love this song and then the next day he hired out the Foo Fighters private studio and we went in and recorded it and I got to hang out with Mark Hoppus and talk about Blink. I made him play 'Carousel' which is one of my favourite Blink songs and he did everything I wanted him to do haha.

It was like the best day of my life. It's a really special song, I love playing that one live.

What other Australian artists are you into right now?

I love Mallrat, I think she has been building some serious monster songs. I also love Cub Sport, I think they're a great band pushing all sorts of boundaries.

There are many up and coming artists here on the Sunshine Coast ... as a successful artist what advice would you give to them?

I think the best advice I could give is to not worry about anything else but the song. Like, don't worry about what merch looks like or whether people are coming to shows. Don't even book a show just write a good song. Make the production accompany it perfectly and just don't worry about anything else but the song.

How was it performing on The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to audiences of millions?

Stressful. James Corden, that was so early on in my career so I didn't

Amy Shark with Australian actress Nicole Kidman and artist Troye Sivan.

Pictures: AMY SHARK INSTAGRAM really even have time to digest that it was happening. He was so sweet and so funny, so he just made me really relax. Kim Kardashian was on the same night as me and as I was heading out onto the stage she said "You're going to do great babe" and I was like oh my god this is not my life. Fallon was a little different because I was on a pretty heavy tour schedule and I had to drive that night into New York City and I had to get up early and play and I was so tired but it was still so much fun. Those Late Night shows, they're the real deal and there's people everywhere and they run a tight ship. I was so happy with my performance and that's all that really mattered.

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TIGERS FRONT UP The Rococo's Bar and Bistro Noosa Tigers are into their third straight senior QFA Division 1 Grand Final and once again will front up against arch rival and defending back to back premiers Maroochydore on Saturday after a convincing last half against Springwood last weekend.

The Puma's really took it up to the Tigers for two and a half quarters before superior fitness and running strength gave the local boys the chance once again to leave a legacy at this great club.

Defensively the Tigers have been superb, led brilliantly by skipper Aaron Laskey and the athletic Riley Buntain. McCrimmon and Maher simply compliment them whilst teenagers Angus Smyth and Will McKenzie look like they've been playing senior footy for years. Footy manager Mitch Woods has had a brilliant year on a wing as has bullocking onballer Jayden Holt.

Tyler Stack on the other wing is also a key to the Tigers success.

In the middle it's been the class of McDonald, Fitzpatrick and Hill that has seen the Tigers only go down twice in 2019. Up forward

names like Jeffrey, Brock, Kenny and McKendrick provide terrific focal points with small forwards Pettigrove and O'Dwyer just the icing on the cake. Then you have names like Trompf and Boyle who are Tiger premiership hero's from near a decade ago still plying their trade. Nick Sutton is also an X-Factor whilst local boys like Boardman, Tarling or Johnston will never let you down. We are the hunters this week and it's just the way we like it.The Reserves are in there too as they attempt to go premiers and champions in what has been an awesome season for Tony Brennan's boys. Grand final Eve drinks will be held at the Noosa Heads Surf Club from 4.30 pm on Friday for Tiger members and supporters. A Supporter Bus will be leaving for Yeronga at 9am on Saturday morning from the club. Cost is $25 with bookings on Facebook.For more visit noosatigers. com.au ●

RSPCA's Kitty O'Brien with Kaiser

RSPCA GARAGE SALE

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Animals find their way to the Noosa RSPCA for a variety of reasons. For some, like Kaiser, it is because their owners became ill or pass away.

A cross between a Rhodesian Ridgeback and a Great Dane Kaiser, four-year-old Kaiser was a lay back loving companion to his owner.

A low-energy dog Kaiser regularly accompanied his owner on travels in the car.

Sadly, Kaiser's owner passed away. He would make a wonderful companion for a new owner.

This Saturday Noosa RSPCA Animal Care Centre will hold its

annual Garage Sale to raise funds for the animals in their care. There will be an array of plants and books for sale as well as some beautiful handbags and ladies shoes.

Anyone who has been before will be pleased to know the fabulous chutneys will again be available and there will be a sausage sizzle.

Come along, grab a bargain and pay a visit to some of the lovely animals like Kaiser who are looking for new homes.

The Garage Sale will be held on Saturday 31 August from 8.30am - 3pm at the Noosa Animal Care Centre, Hollett Road, Noosaville. ●

LOCAL TEENAGERS AIM HIGH TO FLY FOR GOOD

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Council's 'Fly for Good' program reached new heights on August 25, when 18 local schoolgirls from five high schools across the Coast launched their drones in a quest to make the world a better place.

The five-part program, which is currently underway, teaches a select group of students from local schools how to fly drones and use them to resolve important environmental and humanitarian problems.

Noosa Council's Libraries and Galleries Manager Tracey King said there's a lot more to drones than just recreational use.

"Whether it's delivering medicines to remote areas, mapping hard-to-reach terrain, re-planting forests or assessing structural damage, drones are being used more

and more in important projects around the world," she said.

Noosa Library Service, in partnership with the Peregian Digital Hub offered the program to females only, in a bid to encourage girls to step forth ahead of their male counterparts who have traditionally dominated STEM-related learning opportunities.

"We are thrilled to have had such a high level of interest from female students across the Coast to participate in the program," she said.

"Drones are certainly on track to facilitate and revolutionise a broad range of industries in the future.

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FLIGHT PATH FIGHT IS ON Flight Path affected residents are not giving up on their opposition to the proposed new flight paths over Noosa and the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Sunshine Coast and Noosa residents are being asked to find some time on Father's Day to drop-in anytime between 9am and 12noon on Sunday, September 1 at the Peregian Beach Community House to sign a submission and petition advising CASA of the issues with the Airservices Australia proposed flight paths.

"We have 14 days to let CASA know of our well-justified concerns with this proposal," Flight Path Forum President Maria Suarez said.

"Air Services Australia have lodged an Airspace Change Proposal with CASA, and the closing date for comment is 9 September.

"Our communities have always had to fight to protect our extraordinary region," she said, "and this campaign is yet another in a long line of battles."

"I urge residents to stay strong and come along. The event will be a drop-in format, where people can

Affected residents signing their letter to CASA. come anytime between 9 and 12, and sign a submission and petition. We will have committee members and volunteers there to answer all your questions, including the next crucial steps in the campaign."

"It seems that the proposal itself is not a public document which in itself is extraordinary, given the magnitude of the proposed impacts on our lifestyle and environment."

"However, once again we have done our homework, and have documented a long list of shortcomings which will be brought to the attention of CASA. These cover everything from expiry of the original EIS, environment impacts, consultation failings, safety, and

failure to address the terms of reference of the original EIS when it came to assessing impact on northern residents."

"We strongly believe that CASA must direct Air Services Australia to go back to the drawing board and work with local communities to get an outcome that minimises environment and resident impacts."

Residents can get more information at https://www. facebook.com/FlightPathForum/ or www.flightpathforum.org.au or phone 0407116105.

The Peregian Beach Community House is at 255 David Low Way, Peregian Beach. ●

AVOIDING BAD DRIVE Motorists can expect some delays on Noosa Drive and Noosa Parade until September 16 while road resurfacing is undertaken.

Resurfacing will be done on Noosa Drive between RACV Noosa Resort and Hastings Street and on Noosa Parade between Noosa Drive and the Garth Prowd Bridge.

Council's Infrastructure Services Director Carl Billingham said Council contractors would complete the work at night to minimise traffic impacts.

"We'll be making every effort to keep the traffic flowing, but motorists should expect delays of up to 10 minutes at a time. If possible it will be best to avoid the area if you can," he said.

Work will be carried out from 6pm to 6am, starting August 25.

The roads will be open during the day, and Council has asked residents not to park in the street.

The roadworks will not impact local bus services.

For more information visit www. noosa.qld.gov.au/work-in-progress ●

Women’s Share and Investment Club Morgans Noosa invites you to join us for an open forum of education and idea sharing to offer women an opportunity to talk, learn about investing and participate in a share club game to develop confidence when investing in the share market.

Wednesday, 18 September 2019 Please register to attend on 07 5449 9511 or email adrienne.webb@morgans.com.au Monthly meetings, no fee to attend.

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Serving the Community The Best Free Entertainment on the Coast Thursday 29th August

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Drag Queen Bingo Wed 25th September 7pm Entry $15pp Bingo books sold separately Fundraising for Summer’s Cancer Fight Bookings essential

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AUGUST & SEPTEMBER MEMBER’S PROMOTION

New Gaming Room with 210 poker machines including Lightning Links & Dragon Links! Open 10am to 1.00am Sunday to Wednesday, until 1.30pm Thursday and until 2.30am Friday & Saturday

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“Serving the Community” Providing over $400,000 in community donations each year!

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Serving the Community SPECIALS ARE BACK! Soup of the day ........................................................................................ $8.90 Roast of the day ....................................................................................... $11.90 Curry of the day ........................................................................................ $15.90 Slow cooked rib fillet sizzle steak............................................................. $15.90 Thick pork sage and apple sausages....................................................... $15.90 Crumbed prawn cutlets ............................................................................ $15.90 Southern fried chicken burger and chips ................................................. $16.90 Veal Schnitzel topped with bolognaise sauce, parmesan & parsley ........ $19.90 Battered New Zealand deep sea cod ....................................................... $19.90 Member’s Pricing advertised Additional charge for non-members All meals subject to availability

Melbourne Cup Horses & 3 Course’s Buffet Member’s $40 and Non-members $50

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Sunday 27 October Support Act at 1.30pm and Mentals from 3pm $30 Members/ $35 Non-members New Gaming Room with 210 poker machines including Lightning Links & Dragon Links! Open 10am to 1.00am Sunday to Wednesday, until 1.30pm Thursday and until 2.30am Friday & Saturday

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LETTERS

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

VAD VIEW DISCUSSED

PRAISE FOR PLASTIC-FREE

FUTURE IN CUTTING EMISSIONS This was spotted in a tree on Gympie Terrace by the Noosa River last week. Is this a lost possum home? Does anyone know? If you have a Lenscape please email newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au ●

CHILDISH RHETORIC NOT ENLIGHTENING I actually agree with the main point of Mikkelsen’s letter (NT 22 August) namely that a parliamentary inquiry is needed as to whether nuclear energy should be added to Australia’s future energy mix. I am not optimistic as to any result even if the inquiry proved favourable, but that is another story. John Mikkelsen feels it necessary to denigrate renewable energy sources as a justification for building nuclear power plants. It is in fact the other way around. In a coal-rich country, the only justification for building nuclear power plants is to act as one of several possible backups for renewable energy in replacing fossil fuels.

While currently one of the worst users of coal for energy, the longterm Chinese energy policy is to make the transition from fossil fuels using renewables with batteries and nuclear back-up. They are now the leaders in research, implementation and construction in all these fields.

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I am very pleased to note the stance you have taken in regard to reducing your use of plastic and making your paper available for collection.

Well done in your efforts to help our Earth.

Robyn Corrick, Noosa

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I have castigated John previously for his continued use of childish debating society rhetoric which obfuscates rather than enlightens. He insinuates that the Musk battery built in South Australia is an expensive flop.

It was added to the grid to remove the short-term and expensive spikes in electricity demand which stressed the whole grid system. In this it has been successful. He seems to think that Bob Brown no longer believes in the usefulness of wind farms because he opposes the construction of one in Tasmania which could impact a large, slow-flying eagle which is in danger of extinction. This is an environmental problem and not a refutation of wind energy. Nobody would accept a major coal-powered electricity generator in Noosa Shire or a large chemical refinery, but this does not preclude from them being built elsewhere.

We already shift potentially expensive environmental clean-up problems to other countries like China, Malaysia and Indonesia who are finally jacking up. Much of the

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The Clem Jones Group Chair David Muir addressed members of parliament at the Inquiry into Aged Care, End-of-Life and Palliative Care and Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) public hearing today on behalf of The Clem Jones Group.

The Clem Jones Group seek to have the laws in Queensland changed so that, subject to appropriate safeguards, residents suffering intolerably can receive assistance to die peacefully and painlessly.

This help must be in accordance with that person’s expressed direction.

David Muir believes that every mentally competent person should, with appropriate safeguards, have a legal right to determine the time and manner of his or her death, assisted by a medical practitioner in appropriate circumstances.

Former Brisbane Lord Mayor and the 38th Premier of Queensland Campbell Newman shared his personal insights into voluntary assisted death, furthering Mr Muir’s sentiments.

Doctors and other medical practitioners, including Exit International Philip Nitschke, Anglican and Catholic bishops and archbishops and those who have had personal experiences with terminal illness had their voices heard during the hearing today.

The parliamentary committee has until March to present its findings.

This issue is far too important to be put on the back burner.

Brigid Muir, Cooroy

cheap Chinese production of metals, electronics and solar panels comes at a tremendous environmental cost to that country because of their lack of environmental protection laws which will hopefully change as their society becomes more sophisticated.

In contrast cyanide has been used to process ores including gold in Australia for the best part of a century with environmental protection under continual development. Non-cyanide methods are now possible. Similarly, improvements in energy storage techniques are a certainty.

I could go on but only by making this letter as long as Mikkelsen’s.

Dr Ken Lynn, Noosaville

Mikkelsen (NT 22 August) fails to mention any of the health risks associated with the coal industry (black lung, respiratory problems caused by dust) and nuclear energy (harmful levels of radiation, myriad of cancers, deformities in babies) to name but a few. In addition, he uses data quite selectively to explain how solar power cannot be good for our economy or society. Again, he fails to mention the massive subsidies provided by governments to the fossil fuels and associated industries. Sun and wind are free resources if harnessed properly for energy production and consumption, and Australia has them both in abundance.

My advice to Mikkelsen, and his mates O’Dowd, Pitt and McGrath on nuclear power is if they are so enamoured with nuclear power then go and live near Fukushima, Three Mile Island or Chernobyl. The future of Noosa is all about cutting our carbon emissions and ‘greening up’ our economy.

Kerri Watson Board member, ZEN and Sunshine Coast Environment Council

POLL RESULTS In our latest online poll we asked: In your opinion does Cooroy need a $5 million playground?

104 people voted and the results are: 42% YES 58% NO NOTE: Council obtained a $2.8 million grant for the project with Council's input to be about $2.3 million.

In our next poll we ask: Does it concern you that new flight paths are proposed over Noosa?

To have your say in our latest polls, visit https:// noosatoday.com.au and click on the competitions page. ● noosatoday.com.au

THE BOLTON REPORT

SANDY BOLTON, NOOSA MP

HOW 10KM CAN SAVE A LIFE The ability to identify how many residents receive or read information send out via columns, media releases, mail outs and newsletters is difficult to assess, however Facebook tells you on each post how many users have been 'reached'. Now unless you subscribe to the shock jock formula and 'click bait' that enrages, this can be low. However, for this MP, a recent alert to a speed reduction on Cooroy Noosa Rd saw a reach of 65,000 users, with a record 450 plus comments.

Being in Estimates at the time, there was no capacity to respond to every comment, some sadly abusive and caught up in the 'blame game'.

Drivers too slow, condition of road, revenue raising ... I think you get the drift. However, this reduction on Cooroy Noosa Road with its intersections of Sivyers Rd, Dath Henderson Rd and Swift Drive as well multiple driveways, saw relief for many after years of fear.

TMR's decision came about after new safety guidelines and a State wide review to address accident statistics, and I have requested a copy of the report that emanated

from this. Ultimately we need to ask ourselves, 'What price is a life?' In this case, it could be the 30 seconds extra travel time - however just like 'sliding doors', we may never know.

All we do know is what the statistics

and analysis provide us, including some pretty horrific demonstrations on the difference between being in accidents at different speeds and the varied stopping ability. 10kmph may not sound a lot, however it can be the difference between being able to avoid a car, a deer or a pedestrian?

Modelling shows it can make a difference between injury and death.

Demonstrated in some comments was a concerning lack of tolerance for those travelling below the speed limit regardless of reasons, and the needs of others. As well, the inability for Governments to deliver what is undeliverable - guaranteed safety in every situation. All any Government can do, whichever colour, is try to minimise the risks to lower accident and death statistics.

In this allotted space, I cannot tackle the topic of deliberate dangerous drivers. I can only touch on those who are not contravening law, including slower drivers. A maximum speed is just that, a 'maximum' and not mandatory.

These drivers could be nervous youngsters or elders, our mother or brother travelling back from

having chemotherapy, our father or grandmother suffering a moment of confusion in the first stages of Alzheimer's, a visitor who is looking for a street? Yes, we may need to get to our destination in a hurry (as an MP, let me tell you, I am always in haste!), however a moment's thought as to 'why', a little bit of tolerance for others, and an understanding that to blame others for accidents through our own impatience and behaviour, is away control and power to others.

Is that what we subscribe to?

The discussions surrounding maintenance/upgrades/disbelief in analysis and specialists I will cover via FB and on our website once I have received TMR's report, and it may be worthwhile to include 'Infrastructure Australia's' recent report which in short says across Australia we are playing 'catch-up' with our assets. This leads to questions on whether our expectations have gone beyond our means, and sustainable? Or that our priorities have become distorted?

As always, I look forward to your thoughts! ● Sandy

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THIS WEEK

GIG GUIDE THURSDAY 29 AUGUST Rococo Bistro - Live music every night Flanagan's - Noosa Irish Night from 7pm Noosa RSL - Renegade Band from 6pm Imperial Hotel Eumundi - Jam Night from 7pm FRIDAY 30 AUGUST Noosa RSL - BB and The Kings from 8pm Noosa Surf Club - Paul Becker from 8:30pm SATURDAY 31 AUGUST Noosa RSL - My Cat Nellie from 8pm Noosa Surf Club - Brad Schultz and Band fom 8.30pm

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PUZZLES Quick Clues

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DOWN 1. Run the fellow over a long time after (6). 2. Give ideas for a spin-off, I note (7). 3. Attack the ward (6). 4. Says prayers aloud, which is nice to hear (6). 5. It’s a good quality in a woman to be upstanding (5). 7. Lists the car...

(5). 13. ...and the vehicle infront (3). 14. He’s prepared to call back for the varnish (7). 15. Every penny first goes on fruit (5). 17. Get up and, by a trick, hide the ring (6). 18.

Figure their trouble is they vacillate (6). 19. Wants to say “Works in a bakery” (6). 21. The countries one disembarks in (5).

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Cryptic Clues ACROSS 6. A very early form of music (4,6). 8. Shut up the apertures and go away (4). 9. Is forced to take the page closer (4). 10. Bring up about the misspelling of “Aries” (5). 11.

Not truly great? (4). 12. Patient of the vet’s that recovers?

(9). 16. Does it betray nervousness at the meeting? (9).

20. The source? How surprising! (4). 22. To do with getting the tar off (5). 23. Wasn’t true music? (4). 24. I caught on that it’s a picture (4). 25. Rides off and drags roughly behind: is neglectful of (10).

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO.7589 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Dawn chorus. 8, Sh-oo. 9, Has-p. 10, Raise (anag.) 11, Tall. 12, Retriever. 16, Hand-shake. 20, Well.

22, Ab-out. 23, Lied. 24, I-c-on. 25, Disre-gards.

Down - 1, Man-age. 2, Insp-i-re. 3, Charge. 4, Praise (prays). 5, Asset (rev.) 7, Rolls. 13, Van. 14, She-llac. 15, P-each. 17, A-r-o-use. 18, D-ither. 19, Kneads (needs).

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QUICK PUZZLE NO.7589 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Substitute. 8, Moor. 9, Oder. 10, Tulip. 11, Tire. 12, Vaccinate. 16, Character. 20, Toss. 22, Chain.

23, Alto. 24, Lido. 25, Passionate.

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NOOSA’S FOODIES FAVOURITE Fratellini chef Malcom Grant tells us about his favourite pasta dish right now and explains why it’s important to stick to the basics when cooking.

¡ In 2004 I was awarded New Zealand beef and lamb ambassador, one of the highest accolades as a Kiwi chef and one I am very proud of.

Do you have any cooking tips that you’ve learnt as a chef?

It is important to be mindful of what people like to eat and to keep dishes simple with only 3-4 components. I see a lot of dishes that are confusing, and scare customers off ordering them.

Why did you decide to become a chef?

I was brought up around food as my parents owned cafes and are both great cooks. I always had a passion for food.

What makes your restaurant stand out in Noosa?

Fratellini has been in Sunshine Beach for over 10 years. We provide a very relaxed holiday vibe whilst still maintaining a very high level of food and service.

What was your first job?

My first job was a Commis chef working for a 30-year-old French restaurant in Auckland called Le Brie. It was very hard being a Commis in the early 90’s, but what I learnt was worth every minute.

What do you like most about living in Noosa? I love Noosa because it Fratellini chef Malcom Grant with his dish of the day.

Tell us a little about yourself outside of your work. ¡ After 10 years of running my own restaurant in Auckland, my wife and I decided we wanted to focus on a more rounded family/work lifestyle here in Noosa. I love music, guitar, art; pretty much anything I can make with my hands.

PASTA RECIPE: Aglio olio e peperoncino INGREDIENTS 200 grams cooked spaghetti 60 grams sliced pancetta 1/4 red onion (julienne) 1/3 zucchini (finely sliced) 40 grams button mushroom (sliced) A good pinch of chilli flakes

seems rural but still has everything ... that and the fact I can be on the beach fishing within 15 minutes of leaving the house.

DIRECTIONS Cook pasta in boiling salted water, meanwhile, fry off pancetta in 1/2 the olive oil, when pasta is almost done add remaining ingredients except spinach to the pancetta and gently saute, add spinach, remaining olive oil and spaghetti to the pan and off the heat toss through and season.

Serve with some freshly grated Grana padano. Enjoy! â—?

Half large red chilli (sliced) 2 cloves fresh garlic(chopped) 2 teaspoons capers Chopped italian parsley Basil (julienne) A good handful of baby spinach Maldon sea salt 100ml extra virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 30 grams Grana padano (grated)

LADIES NIGHT OUT AT COOROY RSL Badboys Australia have been entertaining the ladies for over 20 years and are one of the world’s most sought out male review. And they are coming to Noosa with their Badboys 4 Life Tour at Cooroy RSL on Saturday 14 September.

After they’ve hit Cooroy, Badboys are off to perform in New Zealand in September and then the United Kingdom in October! So this is a great opportunity to catch a world class act right here in our backyard.

This show is perfect for anyone celebrating a bachelorette or hen’s party, birthday party or if you are just looking to have a great night out with friends. Bad Boys promises to provide an incredible

Badboys 4 Life Tour.

night of sexiness, giggles, and crowd interaction, with a focus on highenergy, sophisticated entertainment.

Badboys Australia is specifically designed to make every woman feel special and ensuring a night never to be forgotten. Tickets are $30 for general admission seating or $45 for

Platinum VIP tickets which provides premier VIP table front tier seating, exclusive Badboys Australia calendar and picture on your camera with the Boys.

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SUNSHINE SOCIAL CLUB

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP

Our next lunch is on Wednesday 4 September at Barefoot Bar and Grill, 269 Gympie Terrace Noosaville.

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.

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.

NOOSA FOOD AND WINE CLUB Want to enjoy good wines, foods and good fellowship on a monthly basis?

Join us at one of our monthly dinners locally. The Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy Club has been in Noosa for more than 40 years. Ring John Dicker on 0414 323266 for more information.

U3A NOOSA U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. 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.

FRIDAY ENVIRONMENT FORUM Brisbane based underwater photographer and photojournalist Nigel Marsh is this week's guest speaker at Noosa Parks Association Friday Environment Forum. Come underwater with Nigel by joining the audience on Friday August 30 at the NPA Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive Noosaville. The Forum starts at 10.30am and finishes at 12.15pm.

For a gold coin donation, enjoy coffee from 10am. All are welcome. Visit www.noosaparks.org.au for more information. Learn more about the birds of Wallace Park by joining Valda in the car park at 8.30am.

TEWANTIN-NOOSA RSL The next meeting of the TewantinNoosa RSL Women's Auxillary will be held on Friday 6 September at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL at 10am. Please pay for Bus Tour on 12 Sept. Members and friends welcome. Call Kay 5447-5042.

GENEALOGY GROUP The Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical Group reflects the cultural diversity of Australia with its special interest groups and workshops. Peggy Radford specialises in South African family history and is an invaluable group member. She will present a workshop on Monday 9 September from 9.30am to 11.00am that will inform and guide those researchers exploring their South African family history. Bookings are essential on phone 3129 0356 or more information from the website, www.genealogy-noosa.org.au

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA Every Tuesday evening from 7pm to 16 NOOSA TODAY

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Pomona Community Choir.

SING YOUR HEART OUT If you enjoy music and would like to try singing, go along and join the fun-loving, vibrant, friendly choir who sings joyful, easy to learn, songs from around the world. This group is a community

choir, with no auditions, based at the Majestic Theatre in Pomona.

They meet Tuesdays at 6.30pm to 8.30pm. For more information call Joan on 0419517869. â—?

9.30pm Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall - cost is $5, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing. Everyone is welcome.

Phone 5485 2007 for more information, or come and visit.

CANCER COUNCIL

GARDEN CLUB

RSPCA - GARAGE SALE

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. Members 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 0476590511.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

THE THURSDAY GIRLS Will be holding their next Ladies Lunch at LOCALE 62, Hastings Street Noosa Heads on Thursday 29 August at 12.30pm. Cost $45pp. Please contact Liz Meikle 0457 844 848.

BOOKFEST POMONA Cooroy- Pomona Lions Club will be holding their next Bookfest at the Lions Den Mountain St Pomona. Friday 13 and Saturday 14 September.

Open 8am to 1pm both days. Thousands of great books of all kinds on sale. Call 0434612149.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NOOSA We meet each Sunday at 9.30am at the CWA Hall (next to the Post office) in Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin.

Enquiries Chris 5326 3155.

NOOSA 2010 COMBINED PROBUS CLUB We have day and away trips, restaurant, theatre groups and many more enjoyable activities. Phone Brian for more information 0403 435 978.

FREE YOGA A range of free yoga sessions are held by a qualified experienced yoga teacher in Tewantin, Cooroy and Peregian Beach. All welcome, donations appreciated; more information: adnetti5@gmail.com or 0415653191. noosatoday.com.au

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MUSIC BRINGS JOY IN CARE The faces of residents at Ozcare lit up on Friday when members of the Sunshine Butterflies Rhythm and Soul program performed at a concert held during Seniors Week.

Some took to the dance floor when they heard familiar tunes including Frank Sinatra's Fly Me to the Moon and Elvis Presley's Blue Suede Shoes.

The concert was the finale in a week of activities which included a Masquerade Ball and ballroom dancing organised for residents.

Ozcare diversional therapist Michelle Cole said the performers

not only captivated the residents, they broke down the barriers around disabilities and dementia.

She said Wide Bay had some of the Australia's highest rates of dementia which were set to more than double by 2058 from 3679 cases to 7645 cases. That means there will "Through interactions within community and business, it is shining a light on what it is like for people living with dementia as they are sometimes misunderstood and undervalued in our society," she said. â—?

The joy of dancing

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CRIME WRITER TELLS TALES AT ITALIAN LUNCH Noosa welcomed best selling crime writer Michael Robotham in style last Saturday, with an Italian lunch on the Noosa river at 250 Grammi Food and Wine bar hosted by The River Read.

Event emcee Carlie Wacker hosted a fascinating Q and A with the

author, who generously shared stories of everything from his days of ghost writing for the likes of Geri Halliwell, to the gripping stories behind his dark characters. Signed copies of Michael Robothams latest novel Good Girl Bad Girl are available now from The River Read Noosaville. â—?

Guests enjoyed an Italian lunch on the Noosa river.

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Crime writer Michael Robotham signing copies of his book for fans.

Best selling crime writer Michael Robotham with fans.

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ARTISTS OPEN UP THEIR STUDIOS

BY MARGARET MACCOLL Some came to learn technique, some to invest in art and quite a few interstate and international visitors booked holidays in Noosa to coincide with Noosa Open Studios.

In its fourth year the annual event attracted hundreds of visitors to individual artist studios and galleries across the Noosa shire.

Many of the visitors to Dinah Wakefield's studio at Peregian Beach were return guests, some travelling from Victoria and New Zealand and more than a few had come back to purchase more of her paintings.

Giuliana De Witts found most of her guests to be artists who wanted to know more about her prints and life drawings. Giuliana said it was very

Giuliana De Witts with some of her prints.

Artist Susan Schmidt with partner Greg Richardson.

Dinah Wakefield at home with her art.

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It was the first exhibition for

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WINNERS WILL GO CORPORATE Two lucky Sunshine Coast golfers - one male; one female - will fly to Dubai early next year to compete in the final of the world's biggest corporate golf tournament.

Economy class flights, luxury accommodation and entry into the 36-hole final of the GEC Open is the stunning prize for the male and female winners of the Noosa Springs Open on Sunday 8 September.

The Noosa Springs Open - an 18hole event for any golfer who has an official handicap - has been selected as the Australian qualifier for next year's GEC Open, which will be played over 36 holes at Dubai's renowned Jumeirah golf complex in March. The prize includes three nights' accommodation, transfers, dinners and the opportunity to play Jumeirah's Fire and Earth golf courses.

Noosa Springs executive general manager Mark Brady said playing in the final of the GEC Open would be an unforgettable experience for any golfer.

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Inside the river, bigger flatties are showing up as August and September is the time of year the big breeding sized females congregate.

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Our home in Dili, Timor-Leste, for this week of celebrations. Casa do Sandalo within the Mexican consulate. Simple but lovely.

Noosa Mal Club’s Glenn Gower and Nic Brewer chair Emily Lethbridge up the beach after winning her first national title.

Picture: SURFING AUSTRALIA military. So it's a bitter-sweet men's over 45 final, and the fastestimproving surfer in Noosa, Marnie celebration, and I'm sure emotions Morat, into the women's over 50 will run high as the many UN final. At the time of writing, you'll peacekeepers from around the world probably know the results, but I are reunited with the families they don't, so go the mighty NMC! helped save, and dignitaries gather Not wanting to be overly Noosafrom around the world. centric, I should also tip the hat to As part of the anniversary week, Harley Ingleby from Coffs Harbour, Shaun Cairns from Tewantin's Panga adding another national longboard Productions and I will be screening title to his trophy cabinet, and our documentary Generation 99, Burleigh's Clinton Guest taking out following a crazy month of frenetic a second title in the open logger. work - him in Tewantin, me in Bali A BITTER-SWEET to get it finished in time.

CELEBRATION IN We did it! We like it, and despite TIMOR-LESTE the fact that I've watched it on my As I write this week's column laptop about 100 times as it has I'm flying down the Indonesian taken shape, it still makes me both archipelago on a beautifully clear laugh and cry every time. morning, occasionally pausing to It's a couple of hours now since gaze out the window at the myriad we landed in Dili, and although uninhabited islands, some with I was last here only a month ago, bays and reef passes offering surf what a transformation has occurred potential, some offering protected in this sleepy little city! The streets bays and anchorages within reef from the airport into what passes shoals. Most of them stunningly for the CBD are festooned with beautiful from the air. national flags of all sizes, the main I'm on my way back to Timorthoroughfares are sparkling clean in Leste, which this week celebrates the harsh light of the dry season, and the 20th anniversary of the Popular there's a palpable sense of excitement Consultation (referendum) that gave them independence but ignited wherever people are gathered. an orgy of violence from departing It's going to be an amazing week. ●

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What a week it was for the Noosa Malibu Club, and especially Noosa's Emily Lethbridge at the national titles on the Tweed Coast.

Enjoying playful runners at Duranbah and battling frequently difficult conditions at Kingscliff, the NMC's reps proved versatile as well as talented, and produced the goods right across the divisions, but none more so that 19-year-old Em Lethbridge from Noosaville, who took out the women's open title in both longboard and logger divisions.

In the open longboard she never lost a heat and posted a string of scores in the excellent range, earning her the overall SAE Power Performer award, as well as trophies and cash prizes.

Em is a smooth goofy-foot stylist who can switch from a classic noseride to a lip bash at the bat of an eyelid, a surfer who can change to fit the criteria required in the manner of her mentor and shaper, former world champion Josh Constable.

Having watched her surf in all kinds of conditions in recent months, from her backhand carving up of Noosa's run of winter swell to her graceful forehand footwork on the long walls of La Saladita at the Mexy Logfest, I'm convinced that her run on the podium is only just beginning, that we'll see her with a world title very soon.

But Emily's dream run on the Tweed was only one of many triumphs for the Mal Club, which in recent years has put a lot of time and energy into junior development and is now reaping the rewards, with junior competitors Charlotte Lethbridge, Jade Gower and Landen Smales all putting up strong performances, with Charlotte reaching the girls' final and Landen the boys. And the old soldiers turned it on too, with Peppie Simpson and Kristy Quirk into the women's over 40 final, Hayden Swan into the

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Semi-Final Leader board: (Locked at Round 8): Voting closed after home and away season. Find out the winner at the Awards Night on Friday 13th September

M Woods – 19 T Stack – 16 A Laskey - 13 R Buntain - 12 N Hill - 10

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2019

There is definitely no doubt. The Noosa Seahorse Nippers, a branch of the Nipper movement of the Surf Life Saving Association of Australia, formed for the specific purpose of help and bringing joy to children in need, is now one of the most respected branches in the Australian lifesaving movement.

On Saturday August 31 , another season of the Noosa Seahorse Nippers will get under way at Noosa's Main Beach. Already members of the volunteer work force are preparing for the weeks ahead.

Under the supervision of Steve and Nichole Mawby (two of the founding members) plus their everpresent support team of volunteer lifesavers another successful season is assured.

One of the major factors of the on-going success has been the support of the Noosa Shire Council in providing parking facilities at both Lions Park and the area adjacent to the Noosa Surf Club.

With a bus being available (both before and after) to safely transport the nipper families from the Lions Park to Main Beach, it makes access to the beach so much easier. Over the years the team of Ken Edwards (bus driver), parking attendants Big Peter Williams, Greg O'Keefe, Rod Cook and Little Pete McDonald have made a contribution that is greatly appreciated by the families.

This season will mark seven years since the Seahorse Nipper were formed and in that time other clubs along the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and South Barrier Region have also been established. ''Amongst the many attributes of these clubs is the ability of its members to take part in basic water sports in a totally safe environment,'' said Steve Mawby.

Their four week season will start with a 7 30. am sign on and briefing, followed by an 8am till 9am session of beach events and water games. ''For all activities every member will be fully supervised and accompanied by qualified lifesavers. I would like to thank all the young lifesavers who volunteer to work as helpers and also the parents for taking part," said Mawby.

On Saturday night at the Queensland Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence Gala Ball for 2018/19 season, Lily Tindall of the Noosa Club was named the U/18 Life Saver of the Year and Rowan Simpson also a product of the Noosa Club, was named Lifeguard of the Year. To cap it off for the Noosa Community Craig Law of Sunshine Beach Surf Club was named Volunteer of the Year; three major awards to our

BOQ Player Awards: Harrison Isles - improvement in listening and training hard resulting in his skills improving highly.

Jake Dyer - great teamwork, goal kicking and overall focus on the team and his skills.

Angus Larcombe - overall skill improvement over the year and continuous strong training sessions

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Thursday, 29 August, 2019

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