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While it's pleasing to see the State Government announcing extra support for health and other services during COVID-19 the financial impact on Queensland councils needs to be addressed.

For its part the new Noosa Council takes office this week and needs to be given the chance to formulate its own response, including addressing the issue of revenue from rates.

We know the council will take a hit in the rates area and while the specifics are unclear at this point, inevitably the State - and possibly the Federal Government - will need to step in with financial support for some councils to continue to provide essential services, and perhaps even to pay their staff. With council budgets for 2020-2021 now being drawn up, these intergovernmental 'conversations' need to happen with some urgency.

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GINGER TOPS Local business Templeton Ginger has won the Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year award in 2020. Read about Australia’s largest ginger grower on pages 10-11.

BOLTON REPORT Noosa MP Sandy Bolton reflects on how the local community has risen to the challenge of the Covid-19 crisis. Read her column on page 6.

YOUTH SALUTE

Stunning Easter sunrise at Sunshine Beach.

Picture: SANDI VAN DER STER

Ron Lane profiles an outstanding young contributor to the Noosa and district community, Harry Glasscock. Read all about Harry’s efforts in Ron’s People on page 17.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT…

Clare Stewart, Noosa Shire's first female mayor, officially sworn in.

A NEW ERA FOR NOOSA

BY ROSE ASTLEY All seven of Noosa’s councillors have been officially sworn in by Council CEO Brett de Chastel.

Mr de Chastel said he applauded those who put their hand up to become councillors, announcing it is a very difficult task.

“Elections are in interesting thing, I always have to pay tribute to people who put their hand up for election, whether you’re successful or otherwise, it’s a very difficult thing to put yourselves out there for public comment and to have to work through that process.

“I mentioned to the council in the last couple of days, it’s a real roller coaster that process to go through the election.

“It’s like a race to the start line, because that’s what today is, the start line for the next four years,“ Mr de Chastel said.

Mayor Clare Stewart was the first to take the declaration.

“It is an immense personal and family honour to be here, the greatest of privileges to serve the community of the Noosa Shire,“ Cr Stewart said.

“First, I’d like to take the opportunity to congratulate returning and new councillors, and an occasion to acknowledge and share out respective and complementary responsibilities with Noosa Shire Council leaders and personale, and particularly our CEO Brett de Chastel.

“Importantly and firstly, our

elders and leaders past and present, and extend our appreciation to all who have served our shire.

“This is an occasion to pay tribute to outgoing mayor of our Shire, Mr Tony Wellington and outgoing councillors, for their service and their commitment.

Cr Stewart continued to acknowledge the Noosa Shire and the richness and diversity the region has on offer.

“I am also particularly grateful to all in our community who supported me in the mayoral process, and for those who did not, I need to emphasise that as mayor and councillors, our focus is to engage all and serve all in our endeavour to be a flourishing, whole and integrated community.

“This is an absolute priority, to be present, transparent, and accountable for all.

Cr Stewart then turned her attention to the question of ‘what now’ during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“We, like so many other elected representatives are called to step up and step out, and as we do all we can with the people and the authority we possess.

“To answer the question ‘what now?’ is to first say we address the crisis in dialogue, connection, compassion, truth, service.

“Covid-19 is a priority, but so too are the responsibilities we have towards the Shire more generally.

“My commitment will continue to be underpinned by transparency and accountability,” Cr Stewart said. ●

MAYOR STEWART: HEARTFELT THANKS, NOW TO WORK Newly-elected Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart has offered her heartfelt thanks and pledged to unite the community.

Final voting saw Ms Stewart ahead of incumbent Tony Wellington in what was the closest of elections.

Ms Stewart is the first female elected official to hold the role of Mayor in the Noosa Shire.

“The outcome has left me privileged and thankful,” Ms Stewart said.

“My team, spearheaded by Bruce Davidson and Kate Watson, were amazing. noosatoday.com.au

“Yes it is a victory, but one shared with many and one that now demands so much for so many.”

Ms Stewart said she was particularly grateful to all in the community who supported her in the mayoral process.

“For those who did not, I need to emphasise that as Mayor and Councillors, our focus is to engage all and serve all in our endeavour to be a flourishing whole and integrated community. This is our absolute priority - to be present, transparent and accountable to all.”

Ms Stewart paid tribute to outgoing Mayor Tony Wellington,

along with re-elected, former and newly elected councillors.

“The Shire has been served by people who need to be appreciated and valued,” Ms Stewart said.

“A little less than half of the Shire sought continuity: this has to be recognised and respected.”

Ms Stewart went on to add a major priority for the newlyelected Noosa Council would be cohesion and engagement, with a focus on working for and listening to residents to shape a unified and recovering community.

“The weeks and months ahead will have their challenges. We will

need to support and lead in the storm of COVID-19 and its impact on quality living, tourism, business, and a valued and richly blessed environment.”

Ms Stewart noted her family, friends and supporters were appreciating the moment while anticipating the challenges ahead.

“People and business are hurting.

It is an uncertain and troubling time, we confront many unknowns, and yet we know that with individual and collective efforts our community will recover and be even more flourishing,” she said. ●

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Dave, Pauline, Katie and Mitch Gleeson and Roxy the dog.

Pictures: DAVE GLEESON, SURFSHOTS NOOSA

CAPTURING LOCKDOWN LIFE

BY ROSE ASTLEY Sunshine Coast photographer has discovered a way to ’record history’ during the 2020 coronavirus lockdown, by capturing photos of families in lockdown from their driveway.

The coronavirus pandemic has shaken the world, but Dave Gleeson is using his photography skills to not only capture ever lasting photos- but boost morale and spirits for those feeling ’trapped’ at home.

“As most of my freelance photography work is centered around events, weddings and ‘people’ I’ve lost a lot of future work as events and weddings have been cancelled,“ Mr Gleeson said.

“The day before the restrictions came in, I was head photographer at Mooloolaba Triathlon, the following day pretty much all my events work from March-August disappeared, including events such as Noosa Eat and Drink Festival, Australian Surf Lifesaving Titles, Runaway Noosa Marathon, Ultraman Australia, Coastrek Sunshine Coast, Noosa Classic Cycling, event and a range of other corporate events in Noosa and

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Sophie, Scarlett, Arwen and Alan from Sunshine Beach. the Sunshine Coast.

“I’ve still been shooting very small weddings literally with just five people, I also double up as a witness, but most weddings have now postponed as obviously the couples want friends and family there to celebrate with them.

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“Other shoots such as family get togethers on the beach and other ‘outdoor gatherings’ are pretty much off the radar as well, so it doesn’t leave a lot of other potential work on the table.

“The ‘lockdown life’ shoot concept was adapted from a similar concept I saw another photographer

doing in Italy - however those shoots were quite different as the images were mainly taken from the outside of buildings looking at people ‘trapped inside’ behind glass/windows/doors etc and were quite drab in colour with no real interaction with the subjects. noosatoday.com.au

Noosa Surf club members, the Carrol-Thompson family — Jo, Novak, Kai and Fynn.

“I also know of a couple of other Australian photographers in other states who are doing the same sort of shoots as I am and I guess we all started around the same time, a few weeks ago when restrictions came in.

“I saw an opportunity to still do the same style of family shoots that I’m known for (with a sense of fun, colour and personality), albeit in the clients driveway or front yard and without getting too close ... these shoots are literally done in 5-10 minutes as opposed to my normal family shoots which take around an hour.

“I’ve encouraged everyone to put their own spin on things, and showcase what each member of the family is doing during lockdown and it’s been actually quite funny turning up to the locations as I really have no idea what I’m going to see before I arrive.

“At this stage I’ve done around 20 shoots and each family has said how much fun it was and not only were they stoked with the photos, but it gave them something to do as a family, thinking about their ‘theme’, finding the right outfits/props and then acting up during the actual shoot itself.

“As a photographer who has worked in newspapers and print media for 25 years (including a stint at Noosa Today), I recognised that these times are very unique, and a pandemic will only (hopefully) happen once in our lifetimes - so, noosatoday.com.au

The Dorey Family from Peregian Beach.

as any good media photographer should be, I’m attempting to record history and give families something to show their kids and their grandkids and look back on in future generations.

“Plus giving everyone involved the opportunity to have a bit of fun along the way,” Mr Gleeson said. ●

Guy, Alice, Aalia and Mila Jones from Peregian Beach on Aalia’s 11th birthday.

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THE BOLTON REPORT

SANDY BOLTON, NOOSA MP

RISING TO THE CHALLENGE How our world has changed since last month!

Covid-19 has brought challenges to our community, our country and across the globe that we could never have envisioned, nor made provision for.

During these last five weeks, I have been intensely proud of our frontliners and community, especially those who are doing ‘right’ by following directives, working together, and supporting each other.

Yes, we have had a tiny minority that have not followed this ethos, and they have received some gentle, and not so gentle reminders including fines, that this is not the time to be self-indulgent or selfish.

It is tough on everyone and the quicker we adapt to the restrictions to reduce movements and contact, the quicker we can get back to connecting, running our businesses and providing work for our residents.

During this time, the work of all levels of government and their departments has been unprecedented.

Yes, ‘gaps’ are still being worked

People have largely been doing the right thing. on, however given there was no ‘template’ to work from, these teams deserve our appreciation.

Sitting on daily teleconferences, roundtables and the Local Disaster Management Group, highlights the volume of logistics, possible

scenarios and issues that must be dealt with ‘on the run’.

What I can say is, due to the combined efforts of these ‘frontliners’, Noosa got through Easter relatively unscathed, and enabled this MP to get her first night’s sleep in many weeks.

I thank everyone who made this possible. Now, that does not mean we can let our guard down, so please continue to stay at home, connect with others remotely, be our ‘lookouts’ and report any illegal activities to our police.

With so many wonderful local initiatives set up during this time, where to start?

From portals such as Eat Local Noosa which support our businesses to connect excess product to consumers, as well YELLOWt and the Care Army, to assist isolated residents.

All demonstrate what can be achieved when we come together united. These initiatives deliver outcomes now, as well provide a platform for the next phases of Covid-19, and beyond.

With a new council now

inducted, I ask that our community congratulates and rallies behind our newly elected representatives, and give them a bit of breathing space as they settle in.

This is made especially challenging during Covid, however be assured that I am here to assist them through this time, as I know you will be!

To our outgoing representatives, I extend our appreciation for your services to the community, and I look forward to seeing you out and about post-Covid.

Until next month, again, how proud and appreciative I am of our community.

Together, we will work through this time and come out the other side an even more resilient and caring society.

As always, if you have a question, or just need some clarification, please call me. Don’t forget with so many changes, to check our daily Facebook update, or subscribe to the monthly newsletter. ● Blessings and the warmest of regards, Sandy

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60 NEW PARAMEDICS TRAINED The fight against COVID-19 continues with additional Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) officers fast-tracked into Queensland communities to assist in the pandemic response.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the addition to the workforce will help cater for an increase in demand for health care in Queensland if needed.

"We know we will continue to see more cases over the coming weeks which is why we're fasttracking paramedic training, to get extra sets of hands into Queensland communities," Ms Palaszczuk said.

"Our ambulance officers are playing a big role in identifying potential COVID-19 cases and getting patients to facilities where

The Sunshine Coast will welcome nine new paramedics in coming weeks. they can be tested, isolated and treated as required."

Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services Steven Miles said Queenslanders can be reassured the Palaszczuk Government is continuing to boost frontline resources to assist patients who've contracted the virus.

"Our healthcare workers are literally facing the virus head

on during our fight against this pandemic," Minister Miles said.

"Which is why we have already deployed an extra 45 paramedics across the state with another 30 graduates commencing their training this week with another 30 to commence training on 20 April.

"The graduates will be deployed within three weeks of their induction to assist with the pandemic preparations and response across the State.

"The majority will be placed in the South East corner of the state depending on where the demand is."

QAS Triple Zero (000) Operations Centres will also get a boost, with an additional 15 Emergency Medical Dispatchers to begin training on 27 April 2020.

QAS Commissioner Russell Bowles said planning for a possible surge in workload had been ongoing since January.

"We're well versed at preparing for and responding to major events and while this pandemic is something new we're confident we have the plans in place to meet community demand," Commissioner Bowles said.

Since 2015, the Palaszczuk Government has hired 580 additional paramedics, built 14 new and replacement ambulance stations and announced plans to build another 9 new or replacement ambulance stations, purchased 727 new and replacement ambulance vehicles, and increased QAS annual budget by $296.49 million. ●

NOOSA POLICE ISSUE FIRST SOCIAL DISTANCING FINE

BY ROSE ASTLEY Noosa Police issued their first fine to a member of the public that wasn’t abiding to the social distancing measures.

Inspector Jon Lewis said it’s not

up to the police or the government to stop the spread of Coronavirus.

“It is going to be all of us as members of the community taking restrictions seriously," Insp Lewis said.

“I’m keen to make sure that we

do whatever we can to keep public places like Gympie Terrace, like our beaches, open so we can enjoy them for the purposes of swimming, surfing and exercises.

“You cannot be undertaking activities such as sunbaking and

reading a book or sitting on our park benches and picnic tables.

“The penalty for breaching the legislation is $1334 and that is the action that we will be undertaking,“ Inspector Lewis said. ●

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BEACH CARPARKS EASTER CLOSURE The carpark to Noosa Main Beach adjacent to the Surf Club and all of Claude Batten Drive through Noosa Woods, were closed down over during the Easter period.

The decision by the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) supported the State's efforts to restrict Easter travel to Noosa and the wider Sunshine Coast region.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service also closed the carpark to Noosa National Park at Noosa Heads.

Noosa Council Chief Executive Officer Brett de Chastel said the beaches remained open for locals to exercise, but day-trippers should stay home.

"As Queensland Health has clearly stated, this Easter is not the time to drive up and meet friends and family at the beach. You'll be putting yourself and other people at risk from COVID-19, and risking a $1334 fine," he said.

"We'll monitor other carparks and beaches over Easter, and should people congregate in those areas, we will close those carparks, and even beaches too, if required."

While beaches remained open, access to beach car parks across the Coast was not permitted.

Mr de Chastel said the Sunshine Coast LDMG had also shut off carparks to all its beaches, in a consistent approach across the coast to combat COVID-19.

Council was working with the Hastings Street Association in relation to the latest closures.

"The Association supports the decision by Council to close select

carparks over Easter to minimise the influx of visitors to the beach," association President, Emma Hull, said.

"We want the beach to be used sensibly by locals for exercise, and for that to be able to continue.

Once we get to the other side of the pandemic we'd love to have everyone come back and enjoy Noosa as per

usual," she said.

Mr de Chastel said the carpark closures supported efforts by Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service and Queensland Police to ensure the community followed the social distancing rules.

"The Chief Medical Officer's Home Confinement Directive is tough, but it's in place to help stop COVID-19 spreading through our communities. There is no room for complacency.

"We encourage locals to go for a stroll, a run or a swim at the beach and grab a coffee or a takeaway, but then head straight home.

"Now is not the time to pack the kids in the car for a day at the beach.

Tell family and friends to postpone any visits they've planned until the pandemic restrictions are lifted."

Fines of $1334 apply under the current rules, which Queensland Police Service will enforce. The carparks were to reopen on Tuesday.

For more information about Noosa's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit www.noosa.qld.gov. au/covid-19. ●

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$900K HIT IN FEE WAIVERS, CANCELLATIONS DUE TO COVID Noosa Council has foregone close to $900,000 in revenue as a result of fee refunds and cancellations involving a range of council services due to COVID-19 during the transition period between elected council administrations.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Brett de Chastel was authorised under delegation to make a range of decisions in response to the coronavirus crisis between Friday 20 March and Tuesday of this week.

Most of the matters relate to refunds or waivers on council fees including waste services, outdoor dining and other commercial permits but also include rent on councilowned commercial premises and cancellation of weddings and events and camping at council venues.

Details of the decisions are contained in a report due to be tabled at the first meeting of the new mayor and councillors this Friday 17 April.

The meeting will follow the swearingin on Wednesday of this week of the new Mayor Clare Stewart and the six councillors.

The delegated authority was given to the CEO by the previous council at its last ordinary meeting on 19 March, with the resolution "to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to make decisions on behalf of Council in relation to any matters arising from the Coronavirus Pandemic from 19 March until the first Council meeting following the election".

"That resolution also required that a report be provided to the first Council meeting following the election outlining all decisions made by the CEO under that delegation that would otherwise have been made by Council," the report to this Friday's meeting compiled by Mr de Chastel states.

"It is important to note that this report is not intended to be a summary of all of the Council's responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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"In exercising the delegation, the following principles were applied: · No decisions would be made that would financially bind the Council beyond 30 June. Decisions beyond that time should be made by the Council as part of its budget process. · Try to stay ahead of the State and Commonwealth decision-making processes so that we had a smooth shutdown approach rather than having to quickly react to State or Commonwealth directives. · No decisions would be made in relation to variation of general rates, special rates and utility charges as they should be matters for the Council to determine. · All decisions made took into account the following two goals established for Council during this pandemic - 1. We continue to provide services and support to our community; and 2. We look after our staff.

Examples of the fee refunds and cancellations include · Outdoor dining fees $126,595 · Footpath goods display $3375 · Commercial permit fees (1 March-30 June) $16,660 · Cancelled weddings/events $29,230 · Rent on council-owned commercial premises $112,116 · Waste fee waivers (commercial) $141,817 · Camping fee refunds (Boreen Point/Noosa North Shore/Noosa River Holiday Park) $385,537 The council has also allowed "interest-free deferral on the payment of infrastructure charges until July 2021" in other words charges paid to the council by developers, estimated to cost the council just over $184,000 including an administration fee waiver.

The report shows a saving of $236,082 will be realised through cancellation of bus services.

Councillors on Friday will review the delegations provided to the CEO. · The full report can be viewed at www.noosa.qld.gov.au under the 'Council meetings' tab. ●

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BIG WIN FOR OUR GINGER Local business Templeton Ginger are the winners of the Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year award in 2020.

Templeton Ginger is Australia’s largest ginger grower, with the Templeton family having been growing ginger in Queensland for nearly 80 years. Additionally, their properties also consist of a commercial cattle operation and a sugar cane plantation, posing a number of additional biosecurity challenges that come with increased and varied farm activities.

“Australian ginger growing is a niche industry which successfully supplies the vast majority of the Australian market, and the Templetons are leaders by example to the rest of their industry,” said PHA Executive Director and CEO, Greg Fraser.

“The Templetons are acutely aware of the potential impacts of diseases and pests on Australia’s ginger production and the riskfocused biosecurity measures they have implemented - which must address threats not only to their ginger crops but their other operations as well - are second-tonone,” Mr Fraser said.

Shane and Julie Templeton with their Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences award.

The world was at war in the 1940’s when several farmers near the small town of Buderim in Queensland, tried their hand at growing ginger.

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When combined with his knowledge of production and market issues through his association with the Ginger Factory, his input into Australia’s future as a gingerproducing nation, is unparalleled.

“We are very honoured to have won this award. Never did we think our actions of trying to manage the Pythium outbreak and save our business would result in us winning a national award for it,“ Shane said.

“Many things were done to ensure the bio-security of the farm.

“We worked on clean seed for planting, Strict hygiene was enforced i.e. Cleaning equipment, boots, produce crates.

“Different crews of people for different farming areas, building up a healthy soil environment to minimise the conditions for Pythium.

“Better drainage, so there is no ponding of water and we also worked on identifying infected plants early and removing them from our crop,“ Shane said.

“We (Templeton Ginger) supply all the fresh markets in Australia and processors like Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, Gourmet Gardens and Buderim Ginger.

“We produce approximately 3000-3500 tonnes of ginger per year.

“We employ between 90 to 130 people depending on the time of year. Around two thirds are locals depending on if there is more itinerant/seasonal work available or not. ●

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The region offered the perfect environment for the plant and it flourished. In the decades that followed, the Buderim Ginger Growers’ Co-operative became known throughout the world for its fine confectionery ginger.

Seventy years and three generations later, Allan Templeton’s descendants have built his small ginger farm into Australia’s largest, comprising several properties that produce around 2500 tonnes of the world’s finest ginger.

Now the third generation is proving to be as hard-working and innovative as their forebears.

Kylie Templeton is the smiling face of Templeton Ginger who knows the industry just as well as her brother and father. Kylie spent ten years as Secretary of the Australian Ginger Growers’ Association. In recent years she has taken charge of sales, distribution and marketing of Templeton Ginger and also oversees compliance with food safety regulations and, as the family enterprise has many employees, all human resource matters.

Shane Templeton not only guides the growing and financial side of Australia’s largest fresh ginger enterprise, but also works tirelessly as both a major supplier to and director of, the Buderim Ginger Factory.

Shane has a deep understanding of the problems and needs of growers as they adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.

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From seafood to Indian cuisine, there is something for everyone to enjoy from the safety and comfort of their homes, while supporting local businesses.

NOOSA WATERFRONT RESTAURANT Whether it’s tasty takeaway morsels, or a selection of the finest dishes Andrea has to offer, this Takeaway Menu is for you. Home delivery is available in conjunction with Suncoast Cabs for a fixed fee based on area. We also have a range of fresh pasta and sauces to prepare at home or freeze. Open Wednesday to Sunday, with lunch from 12pm 2pm and dinner service from 5pm to 7:30pm. Call 07 54744444.

THOMAS CORNER EATERY This first class restaurant is offering takeaway and delivery options Thursday to Sunday 6-8pm. Order

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MYSTIC INDIA A long time takeaway favourite with the locals, and now offering home delivery on Friday and Saturday nights, Mystic India will transport your taste buds! Minimum order for delivery is $50. View the menu and call 07 5455 4299.

EMBASSY XO Mouth-watering takeaway menu and delivery available for both food and beverage from our Cellars. Online or call 07 5455 4460.

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From gourmet sandwiches, salads and everything you need for the perfect cheese platter, we stock an impressive range of local cheeses, meats, coffee and produce. Shop online now.

PARDONS FRUIT MARKET Seasonal fruit and vegetables, and gourmet groceries to suit every and any occasion delivered straight to your door! Place your custom order here.

SHAMBHALA FARM Fresh produce, staples and local groceries, Shambhala Farm will deliver directly to you across the Sunshine Coast (Noosa to Caloundra). You can sign-up at shambhalafarm.com.au/

MEAT AT SUNRISE Free delivery for orders over $50.

Have your order in by 9am for delivery after 5pm, Peregian to Tewantin. Offering locally sourced meats, small goods, and easy meal options. Open Monday to Saturday, to order and pay call (07) 5447 3000.

TEWANTIN MARKET GARDEN Fruit and vegetables, bread, eggs, pasta, smallgoods, coffee, gourmet dairy, cereals, etc., etc., etc. Free delivery for orders over $20, Monday to Friday, from Cooroy to Peregian Springs, and any one in-between.

Credit card payment at time of order. Order by 7.30am for same day delivery. Order online OR e: tewantinmarketgarden@gmail. com p: 07 5449 7376

GERMAN BAKEHOUSE Delivering Noosa to Caloundra Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

Free delivery for orders over $15.

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Orders must be placed by 12pm day before delivery. Phone 5446 1230 to order. View the full range of products here.

ORGANIKA Organika is your one-stop-shop for all-natural and sustainable home, beauty and health products. Simply order your items online and have them arrive at your door in one to two business days.

FRUITS OF NOOSA Free delivery to Doonan, Eumundi, Verridale and Tinbeerwah for orders over $25, Monday to Friday. Order by 8am for same day delivery. Email fruitsofnoosa777@bigpond.com or phone 07 5449 1513 for more than just fruit!! Facebook

POMONA IGA To help those who can’t get to our store due to the current Coronavirus crisis we have introduced an online order form and home delivery/ collection service. Delivery is free for Seniors and Disability Card Holders.

GRILL’D NOOSA Burgers have never been so healthy!

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THE CAPTAINS DAUGHTER Straight from the sea to you. Order online for takeaway or home delivery to Peregian Beach, Peregian Springs, and Peregian Breeze, or phone ahead on 07 5448 2917.

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REMEMBERING THE SUPPORT As Noosa Arts Theatre celebrates 50 years, former president Liza Park reminisces about the past.

I think the fondest and proudest moment of my approximately 15-year association with NATS, is not from any production I have been part of, but my involvement in seeing the long dreamed of renovation of our modest community theatre, come into being.

Fundraising had been going on for many, many years, and thanks to a magnificent donation of $25,000 from Tricia Francis, gradually we were getting nearer to being able to finance our ambitious plans.

We received so much generous support from local business, but the standout contributions were from the architect, Andrew Mackeller who gave his professional time and advice without fees, Reece Plumbing Noosaville, who donated all the plumbing fixtures without cost, saving us over $10,000, and our much loved builder, Damien Davidson, who managed miracles with our meagre funds, and persuaded his trade contacts to “Help out please, Mate. It is for the

Patrons enjoying the new theatre renovation.

The old theatre under construction. community, after all.

This generosity is a reflection of the fondness the community has for its local theatre group, and in return the theatre regularly gives

fund-raising performances for local charity groups, to reciprocate this support. It’s this community spirit that makes me so very proud to be associated with NAT.“ ●

Current President Frank Wilkie with newly appointed life member Liza Park.

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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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ACROSS 7. As your old flame used to, for you? (4,4,4). 8. The way to train a setter (6). 9. Are furious, you notice, at the end (6). 10. Touched when broke (7). 12. The speed of play depends on it (5). 15. Wet flowers (5). 16. Be told to inform people it’s only rumour (7). 18. A previous or subsequent minister (6). 20. Can’t decide about the free return (6). 22. A keep fit manual? (8,4).

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

Fill the gr every row 3x3 squar the digit 8 4 9 7 1 3 5 2 6

Solution 5 6 2 9 8 4 7 3 1

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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DOWN 1. Clear (8) YPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7609

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DOWN Clear (8) Mark (4) Pugilist (7) Steal (5) French emperor (8) Nothing more than (4) Quarrel (8) Sauce (8) Forbidden (7) Step (5) Service (4) Earth (4)

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ferentiate (12)

SUDOKU How to solve Sudoku!

ACROSS Differentiate (12) Stiffen (6) Plant (6) Flavouring (7) Intoxicating (5) Corpulent (5) Covering (7) Animal (6) Tax (6) Soup (12)

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STARLIGHT NEEDS YOUR HELP This Starlight Day, Friday 1 May, Starlight Children’s Foundation needs your help to raise $1.3 million to deliver happiness to more than 33,000 seriously ill and hospitalised children around Australia.

As Starlight’s biggest national fundraising event, Starlight Day aims to raise much-needed funds to support sick kids through its hospital services - the Starlight Express Room and Captain Starlight.

With a Starlight Express Room in every children’s hospital in Australia and over 180 Captain Starlights nationally, every child admitted to hospital, regardless of their illness or injury, can access these vital services with their family.

CEO of Starlight Children’s Foundation, Louise Baxter, said: “Happiness is critical to a sick child’s development and to building resilience. The work Starlight does to support sick kids in every children’s hospital nationally is only made possible through the community, who we rely on for support.

“Being seriously ill shouldn’t mean missing out on the fun of childhood, especially when evidence

shows happiness helps kids bounce back after going through tough times.

“While health professionals treat the serious illness, Starlight, through its hospital services (Captain Starlight and the Starlight Express

Room) is there to deliver fun to sick kids and their families when they need it most.”

Anyone can make a donation today on the Starlight Day website, with all donations made befor midnight AEST Friday 1 May

generously doubled by Starlight’s corporate partners.

To donate today, please visit starlightday.org.au.

About Starlight Children’s Foundation Starlight Children’s Foundation brightens the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children and young people by replacing pain, fear and stress with fun, joy and laughter.

Since its establishment in 1988, Starlight has expanded to become the broadest reaching children’s charity in Australia.

There is now a Starlight Express Room in every children’s hospital in the country and over 180 Captain Starlights nationwide.

This year, Starlight will be refurbishing its Starlight Express Room in Newcastle. In 2019, Starlight granted 500 life-changing wishes with 100 per cent of families recommending a wish experience to other families.

Starlight also delivered over 610,000 positive Starlight experiences to seriously ill children, young people and their families. ●

PUZZLES QUICK QUICKPUZZLE PUZZLENo. NO. 7629 7629

Quick Clues

SUDOKU No. 4292

ACROSS Country (8) Money (4) Long poem (4) Fanciful (8) Coin (5) Prickle (6) Rely on (6) Erase (6) Specimen (6) Dumpy (5) Seeming (8) Whirlpool (4) Joke (4) Hat (8)

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7629 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1,Bass-i-net. 6, Cove. 8, To-d-o. 9, Loll-i-pop.

10, Keeps. 11, Re-ader. 13, Charge. 15, Twists. 17, Gloria. 19, Globe. 22, Con-dense. 23, G-rip. 24, Stir. 25, Ringlets (anag) Down - 2, Al-one. 3, Sno-o-per. 4, Nil-e. 5, T-ole-rate. 6, China. 7, V-iol-ent. 12, Retainer 14, Held out. 16, I-llegal.

18, Rid-er. 20, Bu-i-l-t. 21, Le-a-n.

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DOWN 2. Only the name and age of the baby (5). 3. The person who broke a hole through is a nosey parker (7). 4. It’s a river, love: Eastern (4). 5. Stand treat, for a change, when Leo wanders in (8). 6. Land on the dresser, perhaps (5). 7.

Raging when oil is poured into the opening (7). 12. The servant he won’t let go (8). 14. Offered - prolonged resistance? (4,3). 16. Getting one leg all twisted is wrong (7).

18. Appendix free, returned (5). 20. Save about one pound, it’s establised (5). 21. There’s a man outside: skinny (4).

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they may be (8).

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ACROSS 1. Where to put the baby fish I catch (8). 6. That fellow could be Sandy! (4). 8. Excitement created by a man with nothing on (2-2). 9. Lounge about and I have a soft drink: it’s very sweet (8). 10. Maintains they’re strongholds (5).

11. The note, dear, is upsetting to the one looking at it (6).

13. Fill up the ward (6). 15. Does have a suprising developments (6). 17. Log-rolling, look back at a girl (6). 19.

It’s a small world! (5). 22. Delude the brainless, to put it briefly (8). 23. Having got the key, rush to the case (4).

24. Flap when you move (4). 25. Made of sterling silver, they may be (8).

DOWN 2. Only the name and age of the baby (5). 3. The person

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ACROSS

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2 3 8 1 3 6 8 3 6 CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7629 ACROSS 4 7 DOWN 2. Lessen (5) 3. Annoy (7) 7 5 4. Measure (4) Long poem (4) 5. Ability (8) 6. Buffoon (5) 2 8 7. Vegetable (7) 12. Sloth (8) 14. Instance (7) 6 5 9 16. Drink (7) 18. Braid (5) 20. Reptile (5) 2 1 9 8 7 21. Stalk (4) DOWN Lessen (5) 6 5 2 YPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7629 5 6

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7629 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Ethiopia. 6, Cash. 8, Epic. 9, Notional. 10, Franc. 11, Tingle. 13, Depend. 15, Delete. 17, Sample.

19, Squat. 22, Apparent. 23, Eddy. 24, Jest. 25, Sombrero.

Down - 2, Taper. 3, Incense. 4, Pint. 5, Aptitude. 6, Clown.

7, Shallot. 12, Idleness. 14, Example. 16, Liqueur. 18, Plait.

20, Adder. 21, Stem.

ACROSS 1. Country (8)

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How to solve Sudoku!

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HOOK, LINE & SINKER

JACK MANGROVE

Warren Painter with a 70cm Snapper.

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in length and have a rod at least 7-8ft long. Soft plastics work very well around Jew Shoal and along the halls reef stretch so try super light paddle tail plastics allowed to drift down as bigger snapper love this method and often proves deadly.

From the surf the continued run of whiting, dart and bream provides great fun for those with lighter outfits, especially during offshore wind days. Be sure to grab some beach worm, mullet and bonito for best results. Keep your catch fresh with a mix of ice and saltwater and keep fillets in this salty mix for the best taste too.

The Noosa River has been popular and with flatties, bream, whiting and trevally. Flathead are some of the easiest fish to catch, especially on lures so now is a great time to have a go. Soft vibes for the beginner as they are very easy to cast and use. Baits for flatties include prawns, mullet and whole whitebait.

Pay attention to the sandy drop off ’s and sand flats around the dog beach, munna point and the Frying Pan as these fish love these areas during run out tides.

drop your pots now the spring tides have passed.

Elsewhere along the foreshore from the boathouse toward the mouth you can expect to find whiting, bream and small trevally out and about in packs. This is the perfect spot to exercise with the kids and catch a quick feed for the family.

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

Mangrove jacks are starting to quieten down with live baits the best option for this species. For bait anglers you can use bonito and mullet baits fished unweighted around your chosen spot. Don’t forget to take a pair of pliers when fishing for jacks as their teeth are a force to be reckoned with! Mud crabs are also coming out from all the rivers and creeks so be sure to

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1.71 m 0.61 m

Morning clouds 26 / 18 °C

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1.35 m 0.74 m

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Tues 21 12:50 aM 6:54 aM

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1:11 pM 7:25 pM

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25 / 17 °C

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We all experienced stronger winds blowing from SW to SE at the start of the week but welcomed a westerly change which cleaned up conditions for the weekend. Remember to adhere to the social distancing rules if heading out for a fish and always do the right thing.

Offshore, the focus is still very much on the tuna and mackerel.

We are at a period of crossover and anglers are getting a great mixed bag of reef fish as well as pelagics. This makes now a great time to gather a mixed bag of seafood for the family.

The lead up to the spring tides pushed in bait fish into the bay and the fish followed. Sunshine reef saw quality fish including tuna, mackerel, cobia, snapper, pearlies, tuskies, coral trout and sweetlip to name a few. Most of these fish taking baits fished on the bottom on simple paternoster rigs.

Jew Shoal has seen the tuna and mackerel smashing up the bait early mornings and having a small 30g slug ready to go is a must have.

This is also the time where stick baits become a popular lure for big longtail tuna and even queenfish.

Try using lures around 120-200mm

scattered clouds 28 / 14 °C

Wed 22 APr 1:39 pM 7:57 pM

0.40 m 1.84 m

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LIFE OF BRINE

PHIL JARRATT

HALCYON DAYS AND LADY SONIA With not a lot going on in the present lock-down, let’s revisit those halcyon days of local publishing back in the previous century.

By the spring of 1993, the Noosa Blue Publishing Group was ready to launch a glossy homes and gardens quarterly that we had decided to call “Casa”, hoping that one name would fit all.

Because the Gold Coast already had a homes magazine, we targeted the Sunshine Coast market (by which we meant Noosa with addons) initially, not wanting to frighten the horses. But our strategy was to ultimately expand statewide, taking in the other style clusters at places like Main Beach Surfers, Mission Beach, Port Douglas and Palm Cove.

We were doing okay, but we didn’t have a lot of money to throw at advertising, so in the Noosa Blue style, we threw what we had at an extravagant launch party at - where else? - Noosa Waters, erecting a huge marquee on the vacant block (there were still plenty of them) next to John Mainwaring’s recentlycompleted “wave house”.

Because Noosa Waters was our first estate advertiser, I asked their sales manager Annette Mengel - the golden girl who had sold a record $8 million in blocks over eight weeks leading into the previous Christmas - to choose who she’d like to launch the new magazine. She didn’t hesitate: “Lady Sonia McMahon, please.” Who else but the one-time First Lady, the style maven whose split skirt scandalized the Nixon White House way back when!

I knew Sonia from years of covering the Melbourne Cup for a fashion magazine, and I knew that she’d attend the opening of an envelope, as long as there was a sniff of quality bubbles to be had, so no problem. Sonia McMahon, tick.

Next, I contacted old surf buddy and former rock star Shirl Strachan who had recently joined the Nine Network’s Our House program as a presenter, and was also in the throes of making Noosa his home base.

Shirl jumped at the chance to MC the launch function and bring a crew up to shoot a sequence on the new magazine. National TV exposure, tick.

The launch was a huge success and to capitalise on it, we devoted our first issue of 1994 (Vol 1 #2) to “planned communities and residential estates”, hitting up every developer on the coast for full page ads. The “recession we had to have” was ending and the local real estate market was firing up. But, having positioned Noosa Blue as the voice of sustainable growth, we had to be 16 NOOSA TODAY

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John Mainwaring’s Noosa Waters Wave House under construction and on the cover of Casa’s second issue. careful with our approach.

“The great Australian dream is still a freestanding house on a decent piece of turf,” I wrote in the intro to the planned communities issue, “but the large-scale marketing of residential estates has changed the way we look at the dream.”

We then covered every developer on the Sunshine Coast, focusing on local family businesses rather than mega corporations or multinationals - both pretty thin on the ground at the time anyway. “Small is beautiful,” said Jim Tatton, about to build the 104-unit South Pacific Resort, while Alan Starkey talked up his country club estate just about to get started beside Lake Weyba and to be called Noosa Springs.

Our ads from that issue reveal that you could buy land in Kawana Waters for $55,000, a dry block on Noosa Waters for $69,000 and a canal block for $120,000. At Peregian you could buy a Geoffrey Pie designed beach house at The Retreat off the plan for a hefty $360,000, while in Noosaville you could pick up a two-bed apartment at Weyba Gardens for just $102,000.

By the third issue of Casa we ramped up to state-wide distribution and subtly changed the tag-line from “Sunshine Coast Homes and Gardens” to Sunshine State Homes and Gardens”. We extended our editorial coverage throughout SEQ to start with, finding interesting homes and stories in Maryborough, Toowoomba, Brisbane and the Gold

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Coast, as well as locally.

We were a small fish in a big pond, but we had high production values and people seemed to like our cheeky attitude. Sales and ad revenue grew steadily, if not spectacularly.

The Noosa Blue Publishing Group lasted almost a decade and had four magazines in its stable at its peak, plus a commercial and a book publishing division. Our titles included the best-selling Leonie Palmer’s Noosa Cook Book, Noosa Style and Michael Gloster’s The Shaping of Noosa. We bought a proper office in Thomas Street. We had a lot of long lunches and a lot of fun. Hell, it was the naughty ‘90s!

But in 1999 we were over it and wanted to sell. I’d been offered a dream job in Europe and really wanted to take it. A big-time magazine publisher in Sydney was serious about buying, but the offer never came. In the end, we closed the doors and walked away.

That was the end of a wonderful era for my wife and me, and for our extended family and friends who’d all become part of the Blue Group.

I’m a bit long in the tooth to go ‘round again, but when we get spat out of this long Covid tunnel, who knows what opportunities will arise?

FOOTNOTE: So, the people have spoken. Tony Wellington, you have served us well, thank you. This is not so long, just see you later. Clare Stewart, congratulations and good luck. I think we’re all going to need it. ●

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SALUTE TO OUR YOUTH Sometimes, during life’s journey we happen to chance upon a young person, be they male or female, who when being introduced, will make you stop and think: Here is one of those people who, it was once said, were the future of our country.

Young and responsible, someone who does not just live within the borders of our community but also makes a contribution; a contribution that can be classified as above and beyond the norm.

One such person, aged just 21, is Harry Glassock of Noosa.

Along the other family members, parents Dave and Jenny, Maggie, Darcy and Joey, Harry had joined the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving club and as with a lot of our youth Harry started his career in the nippers; and despite his youth began showing signs of character.

In 2013, while still a senior nipper Harry had his first experience with Camp Commando. This is a training camp for senior nippers from all over the state who are starting to show great potential as future lifesavers.

With heavy emphases on team work, problem solving, speaking and thinking for themselves, it was just what he needed. Guest speakers and trainers were bought in from all levels of society, including the military.

So good was his attitude that he was selected as a participant for three consecutive years. Then, following this, in 2016 he was promoted to serve as a camp leader, a position he held through to 2019.

Combined with this he attended in 2017, (again as a leader), another advanced training program entitled Youth Excellence.

The year 2014 saw him pass his bronze medallion and commence beach patrolling and in 2016 Harry passed his IRB crew certificate. This qualified him to serve as a crewman on the IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) teams for patrolling and rescue; often in desolate and dangerous areas.

It was during beach patrolling that Harry, became aware of the Seahorse Nippers and again put his hand up to help. When asked why, with his already heavy work load he volunteered for yet another job he answered with a shrug of his shoulders, “Don’t know really -just liked helping the kids.”

However, for Harry his surf club life became something of a family affair with parents and the others all getting their bronze and doing patrols. ‘’On Christmas day when the club calls for volunteers our whole family noosatoday.com.au

Harry Glasscock is an outstanding contributor to surf life saving locally. came on patrol together, something we did for a number of years,” said Harry’s mum Jenny.

Add to this his father Dave (now sadly deceased) during his time as President of the Noosa Nippers made outstanding contribution to the nipper training programs, not only at Noosa, but also statewide.

Surf club Chief Training Officer Paul Jenkinson said: ‘’Over the years I have had a lot to do with Harry; he is a good worker but most important he is always there when you want him; no questions asked he will be there. In our line of work this is of the utmost importance.”

During winter Harry plays Reserve Grade Rugby Union for the Noosa Dolphins. “Last season,” said club President Donald McKill, “his efforts both on and off the field were recognised by his peers when he received the coveted Rugby Clubs Best Achievement Award. I am sure his father David, himself a stalwart of the club, would be proud to see

his son following in his footsteps.”

In his work life Harry is employed in the hospitality industry at the Noosa Surf Club. “Harry started with us as a glassie, (just picking up glasses) but his work ethic and attitude was such that he got promoted to the bar staff,” said club manager Anton Mogg. “In the bar work everyone likes him; he is really a breath of fresh air.”

Such is his attitude that when the Surf Club was closed, he contacted Meals on Wheels and started to work in this essential service. “We were home watching TV and playing family games. I thought this is a dead loss, so I looked for something helpful.”

For a young man who, just two weeks ago turned 21, his work in all aspects as a volunteer lifesaver is in itself outstanding: add to this his success in sport and the hospitality industry and now, when essential workers are a vital part of our everyday life, joining the staff to work

Harry has recently been volunteering for Meals on Wheels. with Meals on Wheels.

We are proud to say that Harry Glassock is… ‘’One of Our People.” ●

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