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COVID-19 - THE LATEST A 77 year old Noosaville woman has died in New South Wales after contracting Coronavirus - it is believed she had contracted the virus from her daughter who recently visited San Francisco within the last month.

It is believed the woman became unwell on her flight to Sydney, her condition deteriorated and she was rushed to hospital but was unable to be saved. The Sunshine Coast woman had previously spent the last two weeks with her daughter who had been holidaying here, authorities say.

Queensland Health are making efforts to contact those who were aboard the same flight that departed Maroochydore on March 13.

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Steven Miles said this is a reminder to protect the communities most vulnerable.

"I'd like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of this woman," Mr Miles said.

"It's a stark reminder of how serious coronavirus is.

"We all have a role to play in protecting vulnerable people in our community."Mayor Tony Wellington said he was saddened learning about the death, and says that council is taking all necessary precautions for the safety of residents in the region."Our deepest sympathies are with her family following their loss.

It appears at this stage she may have contracted the virus from someone who was visiting from overseas. The woman subsequently travelled to Sydney where she died in a hospital.

"That is all the information we have currently. However, Queensland Health assures us it has a team tracing those who may have come into recent contact with the woman.

"Although this appears to be the first death of a Queenslander from coronavirus, it is important that

that the ECQ have confirmed the council election Day on Saturday 28 March will continue. A briefing between the Electoral Commission Queensland and State Government confirmed that the election will go ahead as planned, however there may be changes to how the polling boots are managed, including extra cleaning and distancing measures.

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The state's case tally had risen to 78 as of Wednesday of this week. residents do not panic. Queensland Health, who is the lead agency in this pandemic, advise people to keep going about their ordinary business at this stage."

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Cr Wellington said Noosa Council was taking extra precautionary measures to reduce the COVID-19 risk to residents and visitors at Council-owned facilities.

"We are increasing cleaning measures at all of our public Council buildings including public toilets," he said.

"Meanwhile, Council has a COVID-19 Management Plan in place.

"This includes business continuity planning to ensure that essential services are maintained by Council as this pandemic unfolds.

"This means that we have made sure that key contractors such as our garbage collection contractor and cleaning contractors can continue to provide services.

"We are also fortunate that we keep all of our ICT services in the cloud so we can provide support to our community even if our staff need to work from home in the coming weeks.

"We are well prepared.

"At this stage, all of our

community facilities such as libraries, Noosa Aquatic Centre, Noosa Leisure Centre and The J remain open in accordance with the latest advice from Queensland Health.

"If that changes, we will let everyone know.

"We are also putting in place information and support to help local community and business groups.

"There is a lot of information coming out from the Commonwealth and State government and we are able to help our local community and business groups navigate through that information.

"We are also working closely with other agencies such as Vinnies, Red Cross and the Salvos to provide direct support and information to those in our community who may need help.

"It's important that our residents remain calm, informed and that they continue to support each other.

"We saw the best of our community during the recent bushfire disasters, and I'm sure we will again see wonderful community spirit during the coronavirus pandemic."

Mr Wellington also stated

Early voting is however now open until next Friday 27 March - for residents of the Noosa Shire early polling booths can be found at the Cooroy Uniting Church Hall, Maple Street, Cooroy and at Bushlands Shopping Centre, Swanbourne Way, Noosaville.

"The ECQ has informed us that local government elections will continue, although there may be some slight changes to how polling booths operate in light of the pandemic," Cr Wellington said.

"While pencils will be available at polling booths, the ECQ is now recommending that voters bring their own pen or pencil."

In order to meet the demand for early voting due to concerns around the COVID-19 virus, extended hours are being provided at the early polling venues.

Wednesday 18 March - Saturday 21 March - opening hours 9am 5pm, with extended opening hours on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 from 9am - 9pm.

Monday 23 March - Friday 27 March - opening hours 9 am - 6pm, with extended opening hours on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 March 9am - 9pm.

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COVER STORY Lions volunteering in the Classic Bike Race.

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BY ROSE ASTLEY hen it comes to service clubs, a name people will always remember is Lions, this is probably because they're usually the club that is serving you sausages or chips at your local hardware store or market.

While they do spend a lot of time flipping sausages and frying chips, this is just a very small way your local Lion's Club raises much needed funds for the community, their commitment to the community in fact goes much deeper.

Each year, roughly $50,000 is donated from the Lions Club back into the Noosa Shire.

Long term member Christine Pullin, along with her partner Chris, have been a part of the Lions Club for over 20 years.

"We donate a lot to Lions based

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The construction of Lions Park in Noosa, circa 1973.

Lions members Louise and Alison in Jericho.

projects, but the majority of our money we raise goes back to people in this community," Christine said.

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to give one hundred per cent of the money they raise back to the public, this means that administration fees and other costs are paid for purely

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from membership fees to be a part of the club.

Their motto is simple: Where there's a need, there's a Lion, and with 1200 clubs across Australia and New Zealand and 1.4 million members worldwide, there is always a Lion that can lend a helping hand.

The Tewantin Noosa Lion's Club have 54 members, and since their inception in 1967, the list of their achievements within the community is equally as long.

In the late 70's, the club constructed a raised area in the Gympie Terrace Lions Park, the mound was to serve as a stage for concerts and performances such as the Country Music Festival.

The makeshift stage proved to be problematic and the Lions Club lobbied for the Noosa Council to allow funding for a permanent structure, completed in 2006 the River Stage Noosa is still enjoyed by many to this day. noosatoday.com.au

The Tewantin Noosa Lions Club also constructed the Meals on Wheels Kitchen, after receiving a letter in 1992 from the Meals on Wheels committee asking if the club could adopt them as they were in trouble and needed help.

At the time, the meals were being prepared in a small tin shed unsuitable for their work, so council offered them a piece of land that they could expand onto, the Lions Club took on the challenge despite only having enough funds to outfit the kitchen.

The project was estimated to cost $125,000 and was to be completed by volunteer work alone over three weekends, members of the club reached out to Noosa Mayor Noel Playford who granted the amount of $65,000 under the premise that Meals on Wheels would pay off the loan $500 each month.

Though the money was never required, as local support from an organised Buy a Brick campaign raised enough funds to help pay for the project.

The Noosa community continued to band together to help complete the project, with bricklayers, painters and plumbers offering free services on weekends, their reward were meals cooked from the Lions Club food van.

These structures have and will continue to significantly benefit the Noosa community through the efforts and lobbying from the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club, but these projects are a small token of how passionate the club is for helping the community.

In last year's Cooroibah bushfires, the home of father and son Brian and Beau Williams was destroyed, in a massive community effort and the help of the local Lions Club, the family was supplied a large canopy, a solar shower and portaloo along with many other necessities to help them along in their time of need.

The Tewantin Noosa Lions Club were heavily involved in the Noosa

Lions members in Jericho.

Mayor Tony Wellington visiting the Lions Club during the 2019 fires.

The construction of the Noosa Meals on Wheels kitchen circa 1993.

Tewantin Noosa Lions Club ventured to Jericho bringing gifts and food.

Region's bushfire support, feeding the firefighters and serving food to the thousands of people who were evacuated from their homes in the region during the disaster.

Lions prepared emergency breakfasts, lunches and dinners for the evacuees and supported them in every way possible, even providing hug or shoulder to cry on.

Tewantin Noosa Lions Club Membership Chair Bev Heaney said that seeing the look on people's faces when offered a helping hand is a feeling that can't be described.

"This was a huge exercise and we are all proud to be Lions and part of extraordinary circumstances, where everyone in the community was empathetic and spread the love to help and support people in dire circumstances.

"Once you see the look on someone's face when you've helped them, it becomes an addiction," Bev said.

Though based in Noosa, it's not only our region that benefits from the giving nature of the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club, places as far away

as Jericho also feel their compassion.

995km away, the small town of Jericho has been 'adopted' by our Lions Club, the town suffers greatly from drought and therefore have suffered the financial burden that comes with it, so for the last two years, members of the Tewantin Noosa Club make the 2000km round trip to deliver clothes, toys and food from 'Santa'.

These are just a few of the tasks undertaken by the club, and although the work is extremely gratifying, it is becoming more difficult with a large portion of the club getting up in age.

That is why they're now appealing to the younger members of the community to take the leap and join the club.

Christine Pullin has been a part of Lions for 22 years, alongside her husband Chris, who has served for 29 years, the pair are certain that the younger generations would benefit greatly from the club.

"It's not all work," Christine said.

I actually get more out of Lions than I give, because everybody needs

a helping hand at some stage and there might be a day that I need it.

"And if you put back into the community, you're helping somebody and someday down the track you might need some help and you'll have someone to call on.

One message that the group wants to express is that Lions is not just for the older generations, it is an environment that anyone from any age can enjoy and benefit from.

The whole family can become involved with Lions, kids and teenagers aged 12-18 can become members of a Leos Club, which was formed to help the development of young people to become community serving citizens.

Activities for Leos can include cleaning and tree planting, helping the elderly, or working with their sponsoring Lions Club to raise much needed funds for medical equipment or charities.

The Lions club is for volunteer men and women and children who are not exceptionally or specially qualified, just people who have decided to give something back to their community.

Independent Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton believes that community service groups such as the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club are essential to our community.

"Community organisations are vital in supporting the most vulnerable, as well being there for us in times of need.

"The Tewantin Noosa Lions Club have provided targeted assistance to us all in some way, including providing food and friendship for our evacuees through their numerous fundraising events.

"Who can resist a Lions 'sauso or burger'?

"Keep up the fabulous work TN Lions, our community relies on your generosity of spirit and camaraderie," Ms Bolton said.

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BY ROSE ASTLEY Council candidate nominations closed on March 3, and Noosa Shire voters now have their choice between 20 candidates for councillors - six of whom will be elected.

Of these 20, four have previously had a seat on the Noosa Council for the last 2016-2020 term - Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie, Joe Jurisevic, Jess Glasgow and Brian Stockwell are all in the running again.

All of the 20 candidates have been given the opportunity by Noosa Today to provide a profile piece to allow our readers some insight on the candidates before election day on 28 March.

Contesting the mayoralty are serving mayor Tony Wellington and challenger Clare Stewart, who have previously been profiled.

DAVID FLETCHER I moved to Noosa five years ago with my partner Nicki to enjoy the coastal lifestyle and established FliteFit, a boutique gym in Peregian Beach. Running a business has made me aware of the amount of work

required to be successful as well as the need to balance my family life and nurture relationships with the community.

I had a successful 20-year career in Army Aviation, where I was deployed overseas on multiple occasions as a helicopter crewman.

I retired as the senior instructor for aircrew and then spent eight years with Airbus Helicopters.

The military taught me about integrity, honesty, hard work and the importance of working in a team.

But more importantly to me, having a disabled son with a terminal muscle wasting disease has taught me compassion and how to fight for what’s right when other people cannot do it for themselves.

Having had multiple successful careers, I feel it’s time for me to use my experience and skills and help Noosa move forward into the future and that’s why I’m running for Noosa Council. Among my primary goals is to advocate for the individual, not just the loudest groups.

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David Fletcher.

Janet Kake.

Karen Finzel.

Andrew Squires.

handle the increasing numbers of visitors to our shire and understand that there is a role for the council in facilitating the growth of small business.

I understand the roles of planning, consultation, feedback and review, it is now time to start working together and embrace the future.

itself,” she says. “I have a strong dislike of conflict and fragmentation and want to do something about it.

Our council is not just here to talk about things, it is here to lead, set an example and get the job done.”

KAREN FINZEL Karen Finzel, the powerhouse from Pomona, moved to the Noosa Shire in 1986 with her husband Craig to raise their 4 children and lead good lives. It is a decision they have not regretted.

In those early years, as today, Karen worked hard in bringing much needed community facilities to the hinterland including the establishment of a holiday, weekend and after school bus run which was auspiced by the Pomona Community House and led to permanent improvement in local public transport.

“My tendency was always people-orientated. Moving into a councillor’s role seems a natural progression for me.

“I feel I really know this place and understand what it wants. The community needs a council that reaches out and goes the extra mile in responding to it. I believe we need progressive councilors who can safeguard Noosa’s future. The council also requires more women councillors and a strong authentic hinterland voice.“ On her to-do list as a councillor are support for the creative industries, environmental protection, local growers and producers and strengthening positive engagement with the Kabi Kabi people.

“A driving force in my life has been the desire to see people treated fairly and to live in a respectful community that is ambitious for

ANDREW SQUIRES Andrew Squires is a results-driven professional with years of experience in service industries. He is skilled in business management, leading cultural change and marketing.

Having worked locally and internationally he will bring a wealth of knowledge to the council. Now 52, Andrew first came to Noosa in 1989 and, as he extended his career beyond the shire, he always found time to return to visit his parents, eventually buying a property at Sunshine Beach five years ago, and deciding it was time to move back permanently. Andrew understands that Councillors are representatives of the people and he’s running for Council to improve community governance and ensure a sustainable lifestyle for residents. The issues of particular importance to him are community engagement and ensuring the Council understands what the community wants and is responsive to it. He says his business career has taught him that success is related to closely matching people’s expectations with what is achievable.

Andrew’s taken on some important community roles as a justice of the peace and president of the Noosa Alive Festival, and he was previously secretary of the Noosa Business Group and Noosa Outrigger member. “I will take a particular interest in building a positive Council culture in terms of how it works with the community on issues of concern,” he says. “On my list are economic development focusing on jobs, sustainable tourism, support for the arts and culture, and environmental conservation and sustainability.” noosatoday.com.au

JOE JURISEVIC I feel privileged to have represented the Noosa Community as a Councillor for 6 years. I’m proud of my track record and the track record of this Council.

This term, Noosa Council has remained in a sound financial position, paying down debt and reducing expenses through initiatives like Solar on Council buildings.

Council has acknowledged the challenges of Climate Change and negotiated the acquisition of 2400ha of Yurol and Ringtail Forests for conservation.

All this while roads continue to be resealed and graded, bridges get renewed, waste services are enhanced with minimal rate increases.

In 2016 I committed to: enhancing waste minimisation and resource recovery, Noosa Shuttle Loop with Park and Ride, water bottle refilling stations, more recycle bins, rehabilitation of reserves like Heathland Dr, all have been delivered.

For the next term, I want to focus on: Increased funding for Disaster Management and Recovery operations and Community Disaster Preparedness Plans for vulnerable areas of our community, upgrades to aging community facilities and sporting precincts, upgrades to pathway networks and cycleways, food and Organic Waste diverted from Landfill, plan expansion of Cooroy Industrial area and delivery of Hinterland playground, feasibility of New Regional Art Gallery and relocating Noosaville Library to Shire Business Centre, continue to press State agencies on Beckmans Rd, Myall and Elm Sts, Diamond and Elm Sts and Pomona Kin Kin Rd upgrades and improved public transport services.

Please recycle Councillor Joe Jerisevic as one of your six representatives for your Noosa Council on 28 March and at Prepoll.

PHILLIP MORAN My name is Phillip Moran and I am one of the 212 candidates running for election in the Noosa Council on March 28th.

I moved to Noosa shire in 1990, and have lived here ever since.

Some readers may be familiar with my work for Noosa & District Landcare Group [NDLG]. I joined the group as a volunteer in 1991, and have been full time there for 20 years, currently General Manager, employing over 40 staff.

I began my career in Brisbane in hospitality, eventually purchasing my own Catering and Gourmet food outlet in Ashgrove - Oodles Gourmet, which I ran for 8 years. noosatoday.com.au

Joe Jurisevic.

budget management and financial data analysis would be a huge asset to council.

“I am completely committed to the economic, social and environmental sustainability of our region and I want to see our creative community heart keep beating and both nurture and attract other strong initiatives to support jobs, community and sustainability.“

Karen Cook-Langdon.

SNEZANA REDFORD

Phillip Moran.

Snezana Redford.

I came to Noosa as I recognised it was a bit different, a bit special.

I am indebted to early pioneers who worked to stop a road around Noosa National Park and a Resort on Noosa North Shore. I like the planning scheme restricting building height and population density. I like not stopping at traffic lights.

I believe this election is a watershed moment in our history.

During this campaign I have heard many negative things about our shire.

I am extremely positive of the Noosa we see today, its environment, its business’s, its character. I am really proud to live here, and to have brought up our children here.

If elected on the 28th I will do my best to see that our Noosa retains its unique character, one that we can proudly hand to our kids, and their kids.

businesses to foster a positive way forward in this rapidly changing world.

As a co-owner of local management rights and property management businesses, that employs over 45 people, Karen is passionate, capable and solutions driven and has developed skills necessary for building and managing businesses effectively.

“I believe my understanding of

Snezana Redford lives with her husband, their teenage daughter, her mother whom she cares for fulltime, and adult stepdaughter. Now in her third year of a Psychology degree, Snezana volunteers for a national suicide prevention helpline. Passionate about helping people, Snezana advocates that a community that supports each other is one that thrives.

Snezana also lives with several companion animals whom she adores and believes that like humans, all animals have a right to live free from pain and exploitation.

If elected Snezana aims to protect wildlife habitats and preserve Noosa’s pristine bay and marine life.

She will act on climate and drive policies to conserve our natural ecosystems and support sustainable living.

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KAREN COOKLANGDON Karen Cook-Langdon is running as a candidate in the Noosa Shire 2020 election because she believes we need a more community aligned and community informed council than the present one, and she has the skills and experience necessary to be a good councillor. A resident of both the coast and the hinterland for the past 18 years, she has an understanding of issues across the whole Shire “My belief is, and this is supported by our business practice, that a sustainable local community comes from balancing job opportunities, community engagement and creative environmental initiatives. Being part of the Noosa Shire’s sustainable future is what has inspired me to throw my hat in the ring. My long history of working with community groups, as parent, volunteer and in professional work environments shows that I have the capacity to work with community groups and

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NEWS Committed to creating a world where we can live in harmony without harming each other or other species, Snezana’s respect for all animals (human and non-human) has led her to the Animal Justice Party which reflects her belief in kindness, equality, rationality, and non-violence. She has been an active AJP member for three years and previously ran as a Lower House candidate in Victoria.

Understanding a huge part of a Councillor’s responsibilities includes dealing with human issues, Snezana will be transparent, accountable and accessible for all.

“The time has come for the Noosa Shire Council to have a representative for animals and the environment. I will work tirelessly with other councillors to preserve and support this beautiful part of the world we all call home.”

YANNI VAN ZIJL I am a believer in giving back. I see the councillor role as community service. It is not about what I want; it is what our residents want. I also believe in planning for the future so that what we enjoy today is around for our children’s children.

We all need to share the role in being stewards for our Shire. Most people choose to settle here because

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of our natural environment and the good planning decisions of the past, and I want to continue that tradition. Growth is inevitable, but I hope to ensure we don’t lose those things that make Noosa special in the process.

We need more women on Council, but they need to be the right women, with a history of involvement in and commitment to the Noosa community; who have

lived, worked and been active locally, and who have the interests of the whole of the shire and all residents as their guiding principle.

I have lived here 23 years. I am the mother to Vincent (21) and Sophia (19) who were born and brought up in Noosa, so I understand the needs of families. I am also an artist, a businesswoman, and an active conservation volunteer. Running for Council is an opportunity to put my concerns for the future of our community and environment into policy and practice. It’s easy to pay lip service but another thing altogether to do something about it.

Well designed, careful planning is what sets us apart and I hope to help steer a future for Noosa along this road in challenging times. The health of our environment and our residents is number one.

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Alan believes that, while the current council has been doing a good job, by understanding community sentiment better, council could save a lot of heartache for itself - and the ratepayers - by communicating better between its departments as to its intentions and deliberations.

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ALAN LANDER Alan Lander lives at Lake Macdonald and has lived in the shire for nearly 19 years.

He is passionate about Noosa, and is keen to help preserve all the essential components that make up what it represents.

As a journalist with Noosa News and the Sunshine Coast Daily, he has met with and listened to many people both inside and outside the shire, learning and understanding all the diverse points of view across the region.

Alan also has actual council experience: he initially worked with Noosa’s own Bob Abbot, having been selected by Bob to join the team.

When Bob chose not to run again as SC mayor in 2012, Alan worked for Mark Jamieson in both mayoral and economic development media roles.

Alan has had prior experience involved in a private UK company specialising in recruitment for international and local banks, which came to Australia in anticipation of bank deregulation in the 1980s.

I have lived in Noosa for 18 years and have played an active role in the community (7 years patrolling, competing and committee positions at the Noosa Heads Surf Club and volunteer and fundraising positions at the Noosa Boardriders Club). My husband has lived in Noosa for almost 30 years and is the Commercial Manager at Page Furnishers in Pomona. I have 2 teenage children at Sunshine Beach High School.

I am running as an Independent.

I do not support over development. I support creative industries and small business. I support the Biosphere. And I committed to the Hinterland.

Noosa Council needs a planning scheme that is built on fairness and equity and proper open and transparent governance.

There must be thorough processes of public consultation.

Decisions must be made in the best interest of the community and not vested groups.

I have 3 Law degrees: Bachelor of Laws (QUT), Masters in Labour Law and Industrial Relations (University of Sydney) and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (QUT). I have worked in Senior Management in the Retail sector in Sydney for 10 years and I have owned and run my own Employment Law consultancy business.

I am not a stranger to hard work and conflict. I love Noosa and have the skill, passion and integrity to affect positive change. Community, environment and people first.

PATRICK LLOYD I’m a Noosa local, I grew up here, went to Tewantin Primary and Noosa High.

I have two boys of my own at school here now and I run the Sushi Monster in Noosaville and until recently a beach horse riding business, Noosa Horses on the North Shore.

Noosa has always been great to me and I’ve been lucky enough to not only grow up here but to also make a life here and enjoy everything Noosa has to offer. noosatoday.com.au

However, over the past few years I have become more concerned with our Council’s performance regarding the basics.

Not only are we having issues with roads, rates and rubbish, but I firmly believe our current council’s attitude towards small business is damaging our local economy and the future of Noosa.

I think we have a council that is more concerned with lofty ideas and giving millions of ratepayer dollars to the biosphere for failed projects, rather than working for the residents of Noosa.

Surely our council’s job is to help make our lives better and easier, and to maintain what we have all worked so hard to build.

It’s time to get the Noosa Council working for locals and small business again.

We need to get back to basics and get the town set up for business in 2020.

We need to make sure that going forward we have a town where our kids can find a job.

Summing up my campaign: Support Small business and protect jobs! Build new and upgrade existing footpaths and bikeways, end the biosphere fantasy fund, address fire safety immediately, be a voice for community and sporting organisations.

TOM WEGENER The culture of Noosa supports and fosters local business. I will work with Council to ensure Noosa’s small businesses and entrepreneurs continue to thrive despite threats from globalised industry. My policy is to amplify tourism dollars by selling locally made products to visitors. When Noosa Longboards sells one of my surfboards, they make a profit, then pay me and I in turn, pay my suppliers. The money circulates in Noosa. When we sell local products, we sell Noosa every day. If we sell a piece of Noosa to foreign interests, we sell it once.

Spreading the Tourism dollar throughout Noosa Shire Tourism is vital to our economy.

However, in peak season, it often leads to some irritations to the local community including increased traffic congestion. I will support attractions throughout the hinterland such as the wondrous everglades, open the farm gate days, advancing bike trails, and attractions to the hinterland towns.

The hinterland is evolving economic powerhouse on its own.

I believe Cooroy is in a place where very good vision and planing are required now. I have lived in Cooroy for 20 years and will bring the hinterland front and center to the council. noosatoday.com.au

Tom Wegener.

Meghan Halverson.

Jess Glasgow.

Brian Stockwell.

JESS GLASGOW

Queensland Koala Crusaders Inc. but she has also been a community connector in her work in the notfor-profit sector.

“We need to consider the needs of everyone from ocean to hinterland hills as the entire shire is what makes us unique. I believe in the people who live, work and play here and know can grow and prosper together if we get it right.

“We also need to think of

In my time as a Councillor over the last four years, I have endeavoured to bring my youthful enthusiasm to the table on many important issues.

We have seen some great things come about over the last term. I think Noosa Shire today is a fantastic place to be. I want to focus on the wants and needs of the community.

As a lifelong local I’ve had the opportunity to mix with people from all corners of the region. I like to keep my ear to the ground and take any concerns or issues back to Council for action.

Going forward I would like to see a more back to basics approach from Council with a slight directional change on some matters. I would like to say it is easy for local government to get things right every time ... but it’s not. The next Council has a tough job ahead. The world is changing rapidly. The economy is changing, the way we live and work is changing. We must protect our environment and lifestyle, while remaining instep with state, national and global perspectives. It is important to elect a Council with experience and knowledge of our local community, but also one with fresh, innovative and competitive ideas.

MEGHAN HALVERSON Meghan Halverson is a committed and experienced leader in our community and is well known for her ability to work well with everyone and encouraging collaboration between individuals and groups to achieve their goals.

She has raised 3 children on the Sunshine Coast and her working background includes urgent care nursing, midwifery, Dynamic Listening practitioner as well as founding and leading two very successful not-or-profit organizations.

Meghan is probably best known locally for her work with

what we can do now to provide a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. Among other initiatives I’d like to see a youth leadership program developed to help create the long-term vision for their future here.

“Working with council staff in continuing the good work that has already been done, we can also add value by actioning some new ideas that the community is asking for. These include local community focused hubs with innovative transport links, as well as new businesses to support all ages, educational opportunities, support for clean and green businesses that help us address our climate variability resiliency plus health and wellness initiatives that support an aging population as well as growing families.”

BRIAN STOCKWELL The Noosa we know and love is under threat. There are vested interests and inexperienced candidates who want to water down our new Noosa Plan.

They want to walk away from our community’s goal of carefully managed growth, which is essential to protect our environment and lifestyle.

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NEWS We need to stop party houses in our residential streets. We need to keep those with real estate and development interests out of Noosa Council.

With nearly four decades of service to the local community and 14 years of local government experience, both as a councillor and as an environmental and town planner I believe my skills are needed now more than ever.

I am an experienced Councillor, a guardian of our Town Plan and a defender of the community and environment If our coastal and hinterland communities are going to continue to be great places to visit, they must first remain beautiful places to live and work.

As Chairman of Noosa Council’s Planning and Environment Committee I am proud of my role in helping to shape the new town plan.

This plan includes many new initiatives to help diversify our economy and enhance the opportunities for young and old.

Climate Change represents the greatest threat to our environment.

We must continue our urgent, thorough and balanced response, led by our most experienced and qualified community advocates.

I ask for your support to keep

Frank Wilkie.

Nathanael Ford.

Greg Smith.

Julien Cahn.

Noosa’s future in experienced, independent hands.

professional staff to continue delivering the best standard of services possible within the budget of a relatively small council.

“This focus on the basics has allowed council to also deliver major projects, such as at John’s Landing, where men, women and children living under canvas and tin were found homes and the land is now being rehabilitated.

“The new Peregian Digital Hub

FRANK WILKIE Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie is hoping residents will select him to serve as one of their six councillors on March 28 to continue the work of making Noosa a more resilient community.

Cr Wilkie pledged to respect and work with residents’ choice of candidates and the council’s

now trains students from across the region in coding, robotics and drone technology and is creating new jobs through a support network of IT experts.”

“The joint purchase of 2400 hectares of Yurol-Ringtail forestry land for National Park has secured a strategic wildlife corridor stretching from Tewantin to Pomona and the work to restore oyster reefs will improve Noosa River’s water quality and marine biodiversity.”

“Looking ahead, parking and road works for the new Cooroy adventure playground will be a focus as is the new planning scheme which removes the need for Impact Assessable planning applications for a range of new businesses, especially home-based.”

“It’s also important to continue partnering with industry and community groups including Tourism Noosa to address Noosa’s success as a tourism destination and preserve our shire as a great place to live and visit.” *Please note that an effort was made to reach out to every candidate, and those who responded have been included. We are still waiting for responses from Janet Kake, Nathaneal Ford, Greg Smith and Julien Cahn. ** These words are the candidates own. ●

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FEDS, STATE BUSINESS SUPPORT

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Loans up to $250,000 will be available with a no interest period or 12 months. from tourism and hospitality to marine engineering take up the offer."

As with the initial payroll tax deferral offer, the Office of State Revenue will also work with affected businesses to create repayment plans for the deferred tax liabilities.

Information on the concessional loans will be available at www.qrida. qld.gov.au from thhe end of this week.

Information on payroll tax deferral can be found at www.osr. qld.gov.au

FEDERAL SUPPORT...

The Federal Government this week announced a $1.3 billion measure to support apprentices and trainees to "help businesses and local communities get past the challenges presented by coronavirus," Maranoa MP David Littleproud said.

"This assistance will support local businesses to manage cash-flow challenges and help small businesses retain their apprentices and trainees," Mr Littleproud said.

"The $1.3 billion measure part of the broader $17.6 billion coronavirus stimulus package - will ensure up to 70,000 small businesses can keep around 117,000 apprentices and trainees across the country in work and training."

A 50 per cent wage subsidy of up to $21,000 will be available to small businesses which employ fewer than 20 full time employees, including those using a Group Training Organisation, to retain their apprentice or trainee.

The subsidy will also be available to businesses of any size and Group Training Organisations that reengage an eligible apprentice or trainee who would otherwise lose their job.

Businesses can register to be assessed for eligibility from 2 April 2020. To be eligible for the wage subsidy the apprentice or trainee must have been in-training with a small business as at 1 March 2020.

Further information on how to apply for the subsidy, including information on eligibility is available at:

· The Department of Education, Skills and Employment website www.dese.gov.au · Australian Apprenticeships website www.australianapprenticeships. gov.au · Your local Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider

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The Palaszczuk Government will create a new $500 million loan facility, interest free for the first 12 months, to support businesses to keep Queenslanders in work and extend the coronavirus payroll tax deferral to all businesses across the state.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the rapidly evolving impacts of the pandemic demanded a rapidly evolving response from Government.

"We know just how tough Queensland families and businesses are doing it in the face of this pandemic," the Premier said.

"At the end January, our Government was the first to declare a health emergency allowing isolation of patients to be enforced.

"We were the first to unveil an assistance package for those businesses most directly affected like tourism operators and seafood exporters.

"We know the effects of this outbreak will grow and intensify, and as they do, so will our measures to protect Queenslanders health, their jobs and their businesses."

Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad said the $500 million concessional loan facility would comprise loans of up to $250,000 with an initial 12-month interest free period for businesses to retain staff.

"The Queensland Government already backs farms and businesses with assistance loans in times of natural disasters," Ms Trad said.

"Through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority, we already have the mechanism in place to start rolling these loans out the door as soon as possible to help Queensland businesses keep staff on and survive this downturn."

The Deputy Premier said in just two weeks, the initial offer of payroll tax deferral had already been taken up by almost 300 small and medium businesses.

"As the Prime Minister has pointed out, it's small businesses that are hurting the most, and its them we moved to help first with our initial payroll tax deferral earlier this month," she said.

"But we are seeing this outbreak is having a devastating impact on all Queensland companies, large and small, so now we will extend the offer of a six-month payroll tax deferral to all affected businesses across the state."

"We know the deferral for small businesses was popular - in the first fortnight we've already seen companies from the Gold Coast to Far North Queensland in sectors

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‘HEARTBREAKING’ CALL Another one bites the dust with the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival cancelled due to COVID-19 health concerns.

"It is with the deepest regret that we announce today the cancellation of the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival for May 2020" said Tourism Noosa CEO, Melanie Anderson.

The Tourism Noosa Board has made the decision following the Federal Government announcement of non-essential mass gatherings being banned across the country.

"The festival is a vital part of Noosa's tourism economy but the health and safety of our residents and visitors must come first. Our festival team will work through ticketing arrangements with full refunds being provided for guests over the oncoming weeks".

"The festival comes together each year through the support and collaboration of so many businesses in our local community as well as our event partners and visiting talent and of course the thousands of visitors who attend each year".

Noosa Eat & Drink Festival Director Sheridah Puttick said "The news of the cancellation is

The tough call has been made to cancel the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival which was scheduled for May. heartbreaking, and will no doubt be a disappointment to so many".

"This year's festival was set to be a true celebration of Australian talent and we are incredibly proud of the program that had been developed

with our industry".

"We understand what everyone is going through at this time, it is a very challenging situation and we will continue to connect with the people we work with to support each

other in the coming months". said Ms Puttick.

For ticket holders, details on full refunds will be on the festival website at www.noosaeatdrink.com. au ●

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7616 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Sack. 7, Surrender. 8, Room. 9, Shot. 10, Puff.

11, Bass. 14, Chloroform. 16, Commandeer. 19, Mars. 22, Grim. 24, Tart. 25, Gone. 26, Epidermis. 27, Stir.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7616 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, From. 7, Made clear. 8, L-aid. 9, Ring. 10, (mi)ne-ed. 11, D-e-n-s. 14, High street. 16, In good form.

19, Sees (seize). 22, Star (rev). 24, Note (rev). 25, Know (no). 26, R-oot cause. 27, He-ad.

Down - 1, Filed. 2, On-i-on. 3, Ra-tin-g. 4, Hedges. 5, Pl-an. 6, Ma-de sen-se. 12, Emana-tion. 13, Sh-oo. 15, Rams (anag). 17, De-ni(ne)-al. 18, Obtus-e. 20, Er-n-ie (rev).

21, Sa-we-d. 23, R-ot-a (rev).

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The chief is the man to give notice to (4).

DOWN 1. On record as having been one of the marchers (5). 2.

Going on and on about the constituent of the stew (5). 3.

The sailor you tease about money (6). 4. Beats about the bush - or bushes! (6). 5. Intend to criticise the left in it (4).

6. “Needs alteration in the same fashion,” sounded reasonable (4,5). 12. Coming out with a name that’s wrong: Toni Turner” (9). 13. Give mum the pair of spectacles and go away (4). 15. Creatures from Mars: very odd (4). 17.

No traffic round about half nine (6). 18. Dull but so intriguing to the English (6). 20. He’s upset about Northern Ireland (5). 21. The blue masks we cut (5). 23. List up to, but falling short of, S (4).

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ACROSS 1. To converse (4). 7, Left one in no doubt it was thoroughly filtered (4,5). 8. Set to give assistance to the novice (4). 9. A band in the arena (4). 10. Want to give half mine to the boy (4). 11. Studies for a day and three quarters (4). 14. Where all the drunks live? (4,6). 16. Well, it’s conventionally correct (2,4,4). 19. makes sure you get a grasp of, verbally (4). 22. A light “Don’t give me that!” is the return (4). 24. Back-to-school money (4). 25. Understand a disclaimer has been announced (4). 26. Also returned in a flying saucer and that’s why, really (4,5). 27.

The chief is the man to give notice to (4).

DOWN 1. On record as having been one of the marchers (5). 2.

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SUDOKU No. 4288

ACROSS Bag (4) Yield (9) Space (4) Attempt (4) Blow (4) Fish (4) Anaesthetic (10) Requisition (10) Planet (4) Stern (4) Sour (4) Departed (4) Skin (9) Commotion (4)

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ART BOOK TO CELEBRATE 90TH Long-time resident of Noosa, George Courtney recently celebrated his 90th birthday with the help of his family who have published a book of his works of art. A launch was held at the Noosa Arts Theatre where George is a life-member and has been involved for the past 28 years in set design, construction and painting. A large crowd of friends came together for a cocktail party and to honour George and his achievements.

George migrated from Ireland to Australia in 1930 and spent most of his working life in Sydney as manager of a company who imported artists and stationary supplies. On retirement in 1991 he and his wife Margaret, moved to Peregian Beach when they joined the theatre. They now live in Noosaville and are still very involved with Noosa Arts.

George has painted all his life and on his retirement was able to indulge his passion, producing hundreds of paintings over the years which have been included in numerous exhibitions, galleries, commissions by hotels, cafes and

Friends and family gathered to celebrate George’s achievements. restaurants. Many friends have bought his paintings but most have been given away—he paints for pleasure, not for profit.His step-

daughter & son-in-law, Samantha & Paul Fioretto, decided there should be a record of some of his art-work and have photographed hundreds

of his paintings, putting them into a book for his family and friends. A wonderful legacy and tribute to a talented and humble man. ●

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7609 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Burn with love. 8, Street (anag.) 9, See-the.

10, Cracked. 12, Tempo. 15, Spray. 16, Hear-say. 18, Pastor. 20, Di-the-r. 22, Excercise book.

Down - 1, Butter up. 2, On-c-e. 3, D-itt-ies. 4, C-has-e. 5, F-oreb-ear. 6, Bet-h(ot). 11, C-hatt-ier. 13, Played on. 14, Red-dish. 17, Grace. 19, Ap-ex. 21, Tubs (anag.)

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(6). 22. A keep fit manual? (8,4).

DOWN 1. Prepare the toast that will be flattering? (6,2). 2. As soon as one rings the number (4). 3. Songs from the wild tit inside, flying (7). 4. To pursue, is forced to enter the church (5). 5. Fear the terrible bore inside is a relation (8).

6. Put your money on a hot tip from a lady (4). 11. Saying more about that terrible rice pudding (8). 13. Got oneself dismissed, but continued to bat (6,2). 14. One of the national foods of Russia: quite colourful (7). 17. A prayer for a famous cricketer (5). 19. Pop back, once at the top (4). 21. Bust out of the containers (4).

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DOWN 1. Prepare the toast that will be flattering? (6,2). 2. As

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7609 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Discriminate. 8, Starch. 9, Clover. 10, Aniseed. 12, Heady. 15, Stout. 16, Blanket. 18, Rabbit. 20, Excise. 22, Mulligatawny.

Down - 1, Distinct. 2, Scar. 3, Fighter. 4, Pinch. 5, Napoleon. 6, Mere. 11, Squabble. 13, Dressing. 14, Illegal. 17, Stair. 19, Army. 21, Clay.

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FESTIVAL OF SURFING A WINNER The results are in from the Noosa Festival of Surfing on their sustainability report and it is good news for Festival Organisers, World Surfaris.

In their second year of managing the Festival and following their sustainability policy working closely with Tourism Noosa and Plastic Free Noosa, they have achieved some exciting benchmarks.

This year, 100% of waste collected at the event was sorted, thanks to the Event Organisers contracting a paid staff member to specifically manage the waste. Impressively, the total waste generated was reduced by 89% from the 2019 event, largely due to the implementation of a zero-waste bar. Recycling was also able to be vastly reduced through the waste being separated.

A key metric for events is waste diversion sent to landfill. The Noosa Festival of Surfing efforts significantly improved this year, from 42% to 58% diversion. This is a huge achievement given the nature of the event, being an open venue, and was largely possible by the uptake of compostables by Plastic

Waste warrior Wiggy Felstead at the Noosa Festival of Surfing.

Free Noosa members on Hastings Street.

The Eco Brewing Co & Diablo Ginger Beer 'zero-waste' bar was a huge success, which had a big impact in overall waste reduction and staffing, producing less than 10kg of waste per night, all of which was compostable. This is a great example of what planning before an event can achieve.

The Unitywater Water on Tap Van was again at the festival and

not only provided a visible and important community message about single-use plastics but assisted in delivering key results including 4,783 single use water bottles being eliminated and 1,100 reusable water bottles being sold.

Chad Buxton from Plastic Free Noosa said "An open event has little control of what comes into the event, so our Plastic Free Champion members on Hastings Street played a large part in the sustainability of this

year's Festival. The commitment by the event organisers to separate all the waste coming in was fantastic, and we managed to send almost 60% of the total waste to our local commercial composter Earthborn Australia, and turn it back to dirt".

"The results for the Noosa Festival of Surfing are commendable and not only provide a great benchmark for their 2021 event, but will also provide some ideas and solutions for other events as they embark on their sustainability journey" said Mr Buxton.

Plastic Free Noosa is now managed with Tourism Noosa as part of Tourism Noosa's commitment to being recognised as Australia's most relaxing, desired and sustainable tourism destination.

All events sponsored by Tourism Noosa are required to work closely with Plastic Free Noosa to reduce single-use plastics at their events and to have a sustainability policy to guide their event.

The Plastic Free Noosa program is proudly supported by Noosa Council. â—?

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Australia Awards participants from Papua New Guinea celebrated International Women's Day in Noosa last week.

The cohort, which comprises 17 female and eight male entrepreneurs, enjoyed a networking lunch with local women of influence at a private function at Noosaville restaurant Mr Jones & Me. The entrepreneurs are completing a Short Course on Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation through CIDSEL (Centre for International Development, Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership), a capacity-building arm of the University of the Sunshine Coast.

The course offers participants an opportunity to gain a Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship &New Venture Creation and to learn from local entrepreneurs.

Some of the places they have visited include the Peregian Digital Hub, The Ginger Factory, White's IGA, Sea Life Mooloolaba, Youi Insurance, Big Heart Bamboo, SevGen, Slow Foods Noosa and Tree Top Challenge Adventure Park. CIDSEL Director Tami Harriott said the intensive professional development course gave participants skills in leadership, business creation, ethics and values, intellectual property, risk management and venture creation with a strong focus on

gender equality.

"This made International Women's Day such an important opportunity for the group to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women," she said.

Participant Quatro Bisai, who is the business owner of Notromie Bilums and Accessories in PNG, said the Short Course had been invaluable.

"This experience has shown me there are no boundaries. It has shown me how business can be done differently and how to overcome all the blockages I had believed are there," she said.

"I can now see where opportunities lie in my local area, which is very remote. As a woman in business, there are still many challenges to overcome in our society. But women bring their heart to business and I believe they are successful when they bring determination and hard work, even if it takes time to get there."

The PNG group was welcomed to Noosa in early February by Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington, PNG Consul-General Jimmy Ovia, USC Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Tim Wess, and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Deputy State Director Nick Williams at RACV Noosa. â—? noosatoday.com.au

COMMUNITY UPDATES

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With many local events cancelled, Noosa Today has chosen to replace the Community Updates in this edition with a statement from Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk about the Coronavirus outbreak, advising people how to handle the ever-changing situation.

PALASZCZUK STATEMENT The world, our country and our state are changing.

Things will continue to change.

They will continue to change by the day and by the week over the immediately foreseeable future as we deal with and confront the Coronavirus crisis - an event we have not seen in our lifetimes, an event that is a once in 100 year event.

Today I want to assure Queenslanders that we will get through it. We will get through it by working together, by supporting each other, by keeping calm heads and by listening to accurate, expert advice.

Australia will continue to keep running. Queensland will continue to keep running.

But this will take at least six months for us to get through.

And it may be longer.

So, decisions need to be made.

Critical decisions. Important decisions.

On Tuesday night the National Cabinet met and I want to keep Queenslanders informed about those critical decisions that were made at the meeting.

From the outset, let me say I have never before experienced such cooperation, such cohesion and such support among the state and territory Premiers and the Federal Government and that is crucial during this extremely difficult time.

It is absolutely paramount that we cooperate with each other so we can respond to this crisis and so we can ensure that our country continues to run as smoothly as possible.

It’s vital we keep Queenslanders working, it’s critical we keep Queenslanders safe, it’s crucial that we support each other, particularly our most vulnerable.

Rumour and speculation have no place in this current situation.

I urge all Queenslanders to ignore it - on the internet, on social media and even to an extent sometimes in the mainstream media.

Rumour and speculation should be treated with scepticism and, in the meantime, I encourage all Queenslanders to listen to state and federal leaders and to Chief Health Officers for accurate, precise, up-todate information.

The measures agreed to by the National Cabinet are fundamentally and rightly about containment and limiting the spread of this virus.

All Queenslanders can be confident in our system.

But the Federal Government has now declared a Human Biosecurity Emergency which allows it to take noosatoday.com.au

action under the Biosecurity Act. That does not mean that it is a time for panic. It is a time for important decisions to be made to keep all Australians safe.

Overseas travel by Australians is no longer an option. I repeat the words of the Prime Minister - DO NOT GO OVERSEAS. The biggest threat to our country with this virus has been Australians returning from other countries.

Bans on indoor gatherings of more than 100 people for nonessential purposes will be enforced in Queensland.

What is the difference between essential and non-essential?

The list is still being finalised but the Prime Minister said a number of essential gatherings would include considerations such as airports, public transport, medical and emergency facilities jails, courts, the Parliament, business premises, construction and mining sites, schools, universities, child care centres, hotels, motels and other places where people are transient - like supermarkets and the Queen Street Mall, for examples.

I stress that whatever gathering you are attending, social distancing should be practiced - everybody has a duty to do this, every single one of us and we must set the example.

Additionally, the ban on outdoor gatherings of more than 500 remains in place.

There will be no change to domestic air travel because it is considered low risk. However, parts of the country - such as vulnerable indigenous communities - should be avoided to limit the spread of the virus.

And there will be further discussions about this over the coming days and I ask for people’s patience as we work through these incredibly complex issues.

Schools will remain open based on the best possible health advice.

The advice tells us that this virus operates differently in children.

But if your child appears to be ill, keep them at home. Don’t send them to school.

If you are a teacher or a cleaner

or work in the office at a school and you are unwell, you must stay at home.

That is very important.

It is not just students and teachers it is other people who work at the school.

If you are unwell you must stay home.

We cannot disrupt our schools for what will be at least six months that would be catastrophic - and, as I said, the decision is based on the best possible health advice.

In relation to aged care facilities, strict restrictions will now come into place.

The following visitors and staff, including visiting workers should not be permitted and will not be permitted to enter an aged care facility, such as: · Those who have returned from overseas in the last 14 days; · Those who have been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days; · Those with fever or symptoms or acute respiratory infection, those who haven't been vaccinated against influenza after the 1st of May. The facilities must also implement the following measures for restricting visits and visitors to reduce the risk of transmission to residents.

This is very important for all Queenslanders to understand and all Queenslanders I ask you to please listen to the advice and obey this advice.

Limiting visits to a short duration: · Limiting visits to a maximum of two visitors at one time per day.

These may be immediate social supports, family members, close friends or professional service or advocacy workers; · Visits should be conducted in a resident's room, outdoors or in a specific area designated by the facility, rather than communal areas where the risk of transmission to other residents is greater; · There should be no large group visits or gatherings, including social activities or entertainment, to be permitted at this time; · No school groups or baby groups of any size should be allowed to visit aged care facilities; · Visitors should be encouraged, as all Australians are, to practice social distancing, where possible; · Children aged 16 years or less should be visiting only by

exception, as they generally won't necessarily follow the hygiene measures all the time like adults will and children can be asymptomatic.

In cases of end of life, very tough decisions will have to be made and rules will have to be done on a facility by facility basis, as everybody understands that this is an incredibly personal family time and the intention is not to restrict family during those times.

As Queenslanders also will already be aware, Anzac Day ceremonies will be cancelled across this state. This is unavoidable. There will be a televised national event from the Canberra war memorial.

We are living in a different world today to the world that we knew yesterday, last week or last year. It is a rapidly changing world and we need to be prepared for that.

That means helping each other, supporting each other and respecting each other.

Some of the behaviour I have seen in our state recently and around the country has shocked and it has saddened me.

People continue to raid supermarkets and other shops with the intention of hoarding.

It is not necessary. We are not going to run out of food in Queensland.

I understand that people are anxious, they are stressed but it saddens me that some Queenslanders are behaving this way at the expense of others.

And I think we all need to be conscious that some people have more access to money than others.

Some of our most vulnerable members of our community live week by week or paycheque by paycheque.

People going into supermarkets and raiding them at this particular point in time or hoarding is putting the lives of some of our less fortunate in our society at great risk.

This is a very important social message and the media and the public and the leaders of this House have to stand up and show leadership in their community.

I say stop it.

Stop it today.

Let’s show the great Queensland spirit and instead, put your energies into caring for your family, your friends, your community, your neighbours.

By doing that together we will get through this together. ●

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LETTERS

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

USE BY DATE A young doctor has called me an idiot.

I have friends and relatives aged between 78-93, when I asked if they had any concerns about Coronavirus they dismissed any notion that they were vulnerable and life would carry on as normal.

Between them they are held together with nuts and bolts, wires, screws, they have artificial joints.

They spend their time either in hospital or waiting for an appointment, they take multiple medications to combat heart and lung disease, prostate cancer, dementia, bowel cancer, some have buried their children, watched their friends die a slow and painful death.

One rarely makes it to the toilet.

Some remember bombs falling during the Second World War, the first time they saw a banana, how they got a good hiding from the local policeman for playing on the train track.

One said he was more concerned about young people panic buying toilet paper, another told me to get off the phone I was making him laugh, he cannot breathe without a face mask and oxygen.

The elderly do not need pampering from a generation that has prob-

ably never walked to school. The one thing they all have in common is they do not fear death, they know their best days are behind them but why do we find that so hard to accept and understand.

We need to have a conversation regarding death, health care and the consequences of keeping people alive well past their use by date.

Perhaps it’s as good as time as any, right now.

Gary Norris, Peregian Springs.

SKY’S THE LIMIT The night sky is so beautifully breathtaking.

This is what the sky would have looked like about 100 years ago.

Soldiers in the trenches at Gallipoli would have been looking at this sky. This is the sky that my grandparents and great grandparents admired.

The sky is virtually flashing light free. There are little to no aircraft disturbing the view. Furthermore, carbon emissions have reduced significantly. We are very unlikely to see this in our lifetime again.

Enjoy the marvel.

Brigid Muir.

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Tourism Noosa has been assessing and planning how we best prepare for the effects of COVID-19 taking hold in Australia, and the potential effects for Noosa.

Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson said their priorities lie with supporting the local economy.

“Right now our priority is to provide support for our industry. It is really important that we prepare for what is in store for our region, and for businesses to review and implement health and safety plans, look at business forecasts and budget accordingly for the predicted fallout and slow period.

The Australian Government has today stated that the economic impacts from COVID-19 will be much greater than that of the Global Financial Crisis. We cannot take this situation lightly”.

“In order to best serve our Tourism Noosa membership throughout the next 4 - 6 months, we have nominated a team member to be a main point of contact for the various sectors in our membership base. This will enable us to have strong lines of communication to each sector, where members can raise questions, concerns, issues or just have a forum for discussions to

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“We have also created a dedicated page on our website for members and businesses of Noosa with up-to-date information, links, business relief, tips for the tourism industry, frequently asked questions and other information relating to COVID-19. This is our key communication tool and we recommend operators should be checking this regularly”.

“The community should of course use the Queensland Health COVID-19 website as their first point of reference as this is the latest and most reliable information available and also has a great section for tourism and hospitality”.

“We are continuing to work very closely with Tourism & Events Queensland, Government Departments and relevant authorities, and through our Toolkit page will provide our industry with the latest information to help with their business planning at this time”.

“Our marketing team are also planning initiatives to roll out when the crisis period has passed and we will be ready and well prepared to guide and support our industry in these challenging times,” said Ms Anderson. noosatoday.com.au

NEWS

KIDS RIDE TO SCHOOL Sunshine Beach State School students joined more than 350,000 students across the nation who rode, walked, scooted and skated to school on National Ride2School Day, on Friday 13 March.

The school’s student council members encouraged all students and families to leave the car at home and to not only get fit but also help save our environment.Ride2School is a nationwide program delivered by Bicycle Network and supported by

the Sunshine Coast Council.

The program is conducted around Australia every year and seeks to support schools to encourage, empower and enable more students to get physically active on their journey to school.

Cameron Porter, HPE teacher from Sunshine Beach State School, completely supports the school’s involvement. ●

Children at Sunshine Beach State School recently pedalled, walked, scooted or skated to school on National Ride2School Day.

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TALKING SPORT

RON LANE

DISAPPOINTMENT FOR ATHLETES ATHLETICS With the present epidemic that we are now experiencing it is not just the major sporting events in the big cities that are being affected; it is affecting our smaller country regions as well.

With so many different sports available to all ages, in particular our young, the advice being handed out by those well-informed medical staff and in some cases government officials, must be strictly adhered to.

Last weekend a team of our Little Athletics plus a number of seniors travelled to Brisbane from Noosa to contest the Queensland Titles, only to have them cancelled half an hour prior to the first event.

“It was a big disappointment,” said Coach Mick Hooper. ‘’Our little athletes were very upset as were the seniors. They have been putting in the big effort over the last few weeks and then to not even get a start was upsetting.”

Apart from the disappointment for the kids, it was a major upset for an elite group as the state titles were the first stepping stone to the Tokyo Olympics; first state then the nationals.

For one young man, Noosa’s Zane Branco, it was indeed a major setback. It was this young man who in the World Junior Titles in Europe crossed the line fifth in a blanket finish in the final.

“From now on it will be tough for nobody knows whether there will even be an Olympic Games.

Mentally it could be a problem: keep training and hope for the best,” said coach Hooper.

BOXING In the world of boxing similar conditions exist. “Under Government regulations Boxing Queensland (Amateur) has cancelled all tournaments for the next two months,” said Mark Evans respected

Noosa athlete Zane Branco in action. national coach and administrator.

“Now the professionals have taken the same steps. Only time will tell; we just wait and see “ However, for coach Evans there is definitely light at the end of the tunnel. Evans, who founded and operated the Cooroy Impact Boxing Academy in 2005, will, with all going to schedule, be taking his club to a new gym in south side of Cooroy by the end of April. Up until now, his club has trained in a small gym located amongst the trees at the back of his family home. To visit the club and then learn that so many state, national and international medal winners have come from within, makes it easy to understand why it rates as one of the most respected clubs in Australia.

SURF Last Friday night was indeed a sad occasion. Like many other clubs around the country Noosa was

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informed that the new season for our famous Seahorse Nippers was cancelled till further notice. No worries out team is still on notice: also, on note both the state and national titles for surf clubs were also cancelled.

This was also a big blow to the surf club athletes at both Noosa and Sunshine Beach. At Noosa top competitors such as Lana Rogers, Jordy Mercer and all boat crews face the problem of mental adjustment: with dates of major events entrenched in their mind, a new mental approach to their training programs (with no definite dates for future events in sight) will be required. The same problems exist for the youth of the Sunshine Beach club; we wish them all the best.

RUGBY UNION In response to all necessary precautions set down by Queensland Rugby, there will be no competition for the Noosa Dolphins Rugby Club until 2 May. Also, all training at the club has been suspended till further notice.

But, as with Impact Boxing Club there is definitely a good future ahead.

“As we speak,” said President Donald McKill, “there are massive

Ray White Noosa Dolphins Rugby Club are working hard to deliver new upgrades to their fields. A brand new electronic scoreboard will be in place for the start of the new season , along with brand new machinery shed and gym facilitates . New lightning and security cameras have already been installed. ground improvements under way.

The score board has been rebuilt and there is a new machine shed, as well as a new gymnasium nearing completion. When our players run back out on the field, they will be under Head Coach Michael Phelan a good and totally dedicated man: all very positive and very good.”

NETBALL AND PICKLEBALL For the Netball Ladies, a meeting will be held this week to decide on the future; with Pickleball, games are still on going until further notice.

At this time in our community the positive attitude of all our sporting people, plus the big progressive steps being undertaken

by Impact Boxing and Noosa Dolphins is to be applauded.

We at Noosa Today wish them all the very best. noosatoday.com.au

HOOK, LINE & SINKER

JACK MANGROVE

OFFSHORE ON HOLD March has remained consistent with weather patterns similar to years previous.

With winds in the 20 knot range and driving rains the offshore scene has been put on hold this week.

The longtail tuna are just starting to appear and this rain should have cooled things down a bit which these fish love. Make now the time to prepare, fit single hooks to slugs, make up gang hook rigs and ensure your braid is in first class condition as these line burners are not too far away.

The Noosa River has been the main focus for anglers looking to wet a line with mangrove jacks and flathead on the menu. These fish have been feeding hard during the wet and windy times with some great jacks coming from the bridges and rock piles around Noosa.

Mangrove jack are a bit of a scavenger and will pick up the smallest of baits when hungry. Live bait and slab bait tend to work best especially during the night times. Flathead tend to be more in the main river channels especially around the river mouth and dog

beach areas. Try using bigger four inch paddle tail plastics as these appeal to jacks and flathead.

Other species in the river include bigeye trevally and small GT’s. These fish don’t mind the dirty waters too much and will take lures with a lot of vibration or oily baits like mullet.

Try and fish areas where the currents converge as fish will often sit and pick off fish as they come through.

With all the rains the run of mud crabs continue so pick up all your crabbing supplies including bait and be sure to have pots placed this coming weekend. If after whiting and bream try fishing with light lines, beach worm on unweighted or very lightly weighted worm hooks and 4-6lb lines. You can also pick up flatties and grunter bream in these areas too so play your fish and be patient.

Freshwater has been quiet as both Borumba and Lake MacDonald are over 100 per cent full. For bass anglers try running side scanning technology along the weed edges and points.

Once you find the fish cast your lures and baits like small

NOOSA GOLF CLUB SATURDAY There were 197 players in the Saturday Sir Dallas Brooks Qualifying Rd on 14th March.

Scratch rating (M) 71.0 Winners: A Grade: William Fogg 68, Aaron Carter 69, Michael Newman 70 C/B B Grade: Mathew Leahy 66, Ben Timms 70, Dave Butler 71 C/B C Grade: Michael Masters 69 C/B, Christopher Townson 69, Frank Gava 71 C/B Placegetters: Michael Nassereddin 70 C/B, Alan Martin 70, Phillip Fortington 70 C/B, Peter Cossins 70, Graham Farrell 71 C/B, Michael Napier 71 C/B, Chris Wood 71 C/B, David Draper 71 C/B, James Anderson 71 C/B, Tony Lincoln 71, Michael O'Connor 72 C/B, Bradly Graham 72 C/B, Adam Grant 72 C/B, Matthew Gunn 72, Mark Ostwald 73 C/B, Derek Pousette 73 C/B, Thomas Loveridge 73 C/B, Frank Mcintyre 73 C/B, Miles Richardson 73 C/B Nearest to Pin: A Grade: Lee Christie, Stephen Thorn, Michael O’Connor, Chris Wood B Grade: James Anderson, Warick Redwood, Warick Redwood C Grade: Graeme Rickard, Kevin Ritcher, Jim Schofield TUESDAY There were 213 players in the Tuesday Club Single Stableford on noosatoday.com.au

17th March. Scratch rating (M) 70.0 Winners: A Grade: Grant Baker 44, Chris Wright 39, John D Arcy 38 C/B, Bart Jaques 38 C/B B Grade: Chris Horan 42, Tony Haack 41, Michael Kerz 40, Justin Smith 38 C/B C Grade: Jim Crawford 40, John Henry 39, Michael Harker 38 C/B, Bob Mirams 38 Placegetters: Graham Dacombe 38 C/B, Michael Nassereddin 38, Aldo Zuzza 37 C/B, Andrew Lonie 37 C/B, Peter Crooks 37 C/B, Alan Martin 37 C/B, Aldo Oriti 37 C/B, Robert Tasker 37 C/B, Brian Jackson 37 C/B, Scott Pritchard 37, Dave Tebbutt 36 C/B, Mark Trevanion 36 C/B, Brett Le Moy 36 C/B, Stephen Curry 36 C/B, John Favelle 36 C/B, Michael Donnelly 36 C/B, Doug Rogers 36 C/B, Joe Franz 36, Neville Hazlett 35 C/B, Clinton Stjernqvist 35 C/B, Robin Versluys 35 C/B, Colin Myers 35 C/B, Frank Mcintyre 35 C/B, Peter Hartley 35 C/B, Les Callaghan 35 C/B, Gavin Hanley 35 C/B, Lionel Mcelroy 35 C/B, John Osmaston 35 C/B, Maurice Farrell 35 C/B, Peter McDonald 35 Nearest to Pin: A Grade: Craig Strudwick, Chris Wright, Peter Shortal, Karl Gottschalk B Grade: Graham Dacombe, John Hughes, Robin Versluys, Ken Morrow C Grade: Grant Evans, Jim Crawford, John Favelle

Ross Gregory with a 46cm Bass caught on Lake Macdonald. spinnerbaits and lipless crank baits into the school and watch your retrieve speed so you stay at the same level as the fish. If after something a bit bigger try suspending hardbodies worked out from the banks and trees. With the

lack of lilies fish will be holding under overhanging trees so be sure to work these edges and don’t forget to take a lure retriever with you!

So on behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures! ●

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LIFE OF BRINE

PHIL JARRATT

DREAMS COME TRUE AT RAGLAN I can’t remember whether it was an article in an early surfing magazine, or the sequence in Bruce Brown’s iconic ‘60s surf film The Endless Summer - “Raglan surfers don’t carry wax, they carry lifeboat rations” - that first got me dreamy about the impossibly long and perfect left-hand point waves to be found near a village on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island, but from a very early age for this aspiring goofy foot, Raglan was a box that had to be ticked.

But when I finally visited the quaint surf town that has grown up around old Bruce’s throwaway line, not so many years ago, I was disappointed to be met with bad weather and onshore winds that would blow a dog off its chain. The chop was bigger than the waves.

There were people surfing but I wasn’t going to be one of them.

Last week our Raglan mission was better planned. We waited at an East Coast hideaway until the swell pattern became clear and the wind was favourable, then drove like the clappers for six hours to be in town the night before its first appearance.

Like Noosa, Raglan gets so crowded during a swell event that you have to have a strategy for snaring a few ahead of the pack.

Ours appeared to have faltered when we pulled into the car park at Manu Bay at first light and found only illegal campers and an occasional one-foot pulse disturbing the lake-like lineup. Further investigation of the outer points of Whale Bay and Indicators revealed more of the same, but an hour later at Manu, as the tide began to turn, we saw the first lines start to appear.

Rubbered up and hot to trot (if you’ll excuse the double entendre) we jumped off the rocks at the keyhole and paddled into a lonely lineup. There were long waits, but when the sets came they were small

Fun size Manu Bay. but perfectly formed, and on the rise. By lunch time it was head-high with bigger sets.

We recharged the batteries with a Friday trevally and chips special at the old wharf in town, then hit it back to Manu for the afternoon session, the wind a little cross-shore now, but the sets still reeling down the line all the way to the boat ramp.

God it was good!

About halfway through my session I became aware of a greyhaired gentleman in a full steamer and on a red longboard who took off on every wave and swung into a sitting position, then produced a dazzling array of coffin rides, cockroaches, reverse cockroaches and stuff I can’t even describe. It was surfing, but not as we know it.

I thought of surf dancing, which I’ve never fully understood, and I thought of my mate Mono Stewart, multiple world adaptive champion,

Another rock runner.

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who kneels because he’s minus a leg.

But the red board bum surfing man would stand up at the end of each wave and perform quite adequately before doing a pirouette pull-out. This was quite skillful surfing, but why didn’t he just surf?

I ran into the guy at the showers and tried to engage him in conversation, but while friendly enough he didn’t want to chat. Later that evening, I asked around some surf-connected circles and found that this was Daffy, a long time Manu surfer who ran an art gallery and garden centre, had never seen a surf movie or looked at a surf magazine, just loved surfing and had invented his own version of it.

I don’t know if it’s true, but I love that, and it’s so very Raglan, a kind of dippy version of Byron Bay. The next day the weekend crowd had taken over the points, so former Kiwi national coach and owner

of the Backdoor surf shop chain Geoff Hutchison offered to show us a different side of surfing Raglan.

After a leisurely breakfast, he fetched his boat and we shot out of the estuary and along the deserted coast north of Raglan.

Within 20 minutes we had found a deserted A-frame beach break with a fun left. The boat bobbed beyond the break, we surfed set after set and no one came.

While the world was going crazy, I was having the time of my long life.

And that night in the Harbour View Hotel, we drank to that.

FOOTNOTE: By the time you read this I’ll be in self-isolation, whatever that means. The world gets weirder every hour. I thought I had a handle on this, but now I don’t. I think we have to trust right now in the people who understand pandemic, and just hold steady. ●

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