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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last weekend announced a minimal easing of Covid-19 movement restrictions to take effect as of this Friday, which in itself was an encouraging step forward. If nothing else it shows there is an ‘end point’ to this crisis, which there will be, as difficult as that may be to appreciate right now for many of us.

I wonder if there’s an argument that restrictions in regional Australian towns might be further eased - in a properly-staged process ahead of those in the major metropolitan areas. Most regional centres have not been ‘hot spots’ of Covid-19 and with sensible precautions perhaps more aspects of daily life could return to something closer to normal a little sooner that in the capital cities.

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Shining a light on Anzac Day.

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Local couple Jim and Joy Lippiatt were overwhelmed by an incredible act of kindness when shopping at Woolworths in Tewantin. In their 90s, they were amazed at the courtesy and kindness shown to them. Read about their experience in Letters to the Editor on page 15.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT…

LOCALS JOIN COVID-19 EFFORT Noosa is in good hands through the Covid-19 pandemic, with Council’s Coronavirus Taskforce staff among some of the most skilled in the world.

And they’re in demand.

Ian Florence, Council’s Waste Coordinator, has been seconded to the State Health Emergency Coordination Centre, three days a week, to support the Public Health Incident Management Team (Covid-19) in the Team Leader role.

His colleague, Sunil Kushor, Coordinator of Council’s Environmental Health team, has been advising a World Health Organization (WHO) Pacific Island Working Group on Covid-19 Pandemic Response.

He has previously worked closely with Pacific Island countries on environmental health and communicable diseases.

Both are Noosa Council Local Disaster Management Group staff and both will carry out their new roles in tandem with their work at Council.

Mr Florence is part of a group heading up the compliance team responsible for ensuring new public health measures to stop the spread of the virus across Queensland are rolled out consistently and successfully.

“There are some big challenges ahead of us in Queensland, but I am pleased to have been called up and I’m looking forward to being at the coalface,” Mr Florence said.

“Early planning and preparation at Noosa Council has been vital in our response to Covid-19,” Mr

Ian Florence, Council’s Waste Coordinator.

Kushor added.

Both staff have significant skills in disease and pandemic management.

Mr Florence spent eight years in Cairns as Queensland Health’s Team Leader, Environmental Health - often focused on reducing the spread of notifiable diseases such as dengue, cholera and flu within the community.

Mr Kushor worked as Health Protection Manager for the Ministry of Health in Auckland, New Zealand.

He has been involved in, and coordinated, many communicable disease responses including SARS, MERSCoV, Ebola Virus and large outbreaks of measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases.

He also recently joined the Research Data Alliance’s COVID-19 Working Group.

“The working group aims to develop practical data sharing guidelines to maximise timely data sharing and ensure an appropriate

Sunil Kushor, Coordinator of Council’s Environmental Health team. response to health emergencies,” he said.

Research Data Alliance (RDA) is an initiative of the European Commission, the US Government`s National Science Foundation and the Australian Government’s Department of Innovation.

It aims to build social and technical infrastructure to enable open sharing and re-use of data.

It’s not the first time Mr Florence has been called on to help other communities through emergency situations. Earlier this year he headed to Snowy Valleys Council area, west of Canberra, to assist them with their recovery from devastating bushfires.

“It’s very soon after the bushfires to be heading off again, but it’s a good opportunity and it’s a chance to use the skills I’ve acquired from my previous roles, combined with my

disaster management work at Noosa, to help out,” Mr Florence said.

“Because this is such a big outbreak they’re struggling to find experienced personnel. I’m glad to be able to do my bit to help out.”

Council’s Community Services Director, Kerri Contini, said the community was in good hands with Mr Florence and Mr Kushor on Council’s Covid-19 taskforce.

“Noosa Council’s response to Covid-19 has been all the more successful for having Ian and Sunil, with all of their expertise and experience, at the table. The fact that we’re now in a situation to be able to share them with our State and indeed international counterparts in the fight against this virus is rewarding - the best way to overcome this pandemic is if we all work together,” Ms Contini said. ●

NOOSA TO BENEFIT FROM BUSHFIRE GRANTS Federal funding is available to help native plants and invertebrate species bounce back from the recent bushfires, with the opening of applications for the $12 million second tranche of the Morrison Government’s Wildlife and Habitat Bushfire Recovery grants program.

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said grants from $100,000 to $1 million are available for dedicated emergency recovery actions for bushfire affected wildlife and habitat, with a focus on support for plants and invertebrates.

“Wide Bay has a vast array of unique flora and fauna, and Noosa, in particular, is world-famous for its incredible natural beauty, so it is important we protect and preserve them for future generations,” Mr O’Brien said.

“This $12 million funding round marks an important next step in the roll-out of our initial $50 million noosatoday.com.au

Grants from $100,000 to $1 million are available for dedicated emergency recovery actions for bushfire affected wildlife and habitat.

Wildlife and Habitat Recovery Package which has already seen more than $30 million invested into activities including protecting unburnt habitat, on-ground assessment of bushfire impacts and feral predator and weed control.

“Even throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, work is continuing to aid wildlife and habitat recovery, with some activities modified to protect those in the field.

To ensure support is delivered where it is needed most, the Wildlife

and Threatened Species Bushfire Recovery Expert Panel has released a list of 471 plant species and 191 invertebrate species as the highest priorities for urgent management intervention to support recovery from the bushfires.

“This important stocktake means we now have a crucial benchmark analysis of impacted animal, plant and invertebrate species, as well as threatened ecological communities,” Mr O’Brien said.

Grants from $100,000 to $1 million are available for projects that can commence as soon as possible and finish on or before 30 June 2021.

Tranche 2 grant applications close on 28 May 2020.

Information on the priority plants and invertebrates that will inform tranche two is now available via GrantConnect (www.grants. gov.au) with grant guidelines and instructions on how to apply. ●

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Barbara Joy Weatherhead's moment of reflection.

ANZAC TRIBUTES GET PERSONAL

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nzac Day 2020 was one for the history books, during the Covid-19 lockdown residents paid tribute to the brave service men, women and animals in the only way possible: at home.

From candles lit in driveways to socially distant street ceremonies with the last post bellowing across the region, Noosa and the Sunshine Coast went above and beyond to

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celebrate and remember those who gave their all.

In a time that is uncertain and difficult, it was humbling to see how Australians adapted to the current pandemic changes and go above and beyond to remember them.

Barbara Joy Weatherhead and her daughter Clea Rose woke early on Saturday, 25 April to join in the driveway memorial with candle lit.

Ms Weatherhead is an avid writer, and has slowly been composing her

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life’s stories with the help of Clea.

Ms Weatherhead has travelled the world and acquired a talent for expression through storytelling, she composed the following story on Anzac Day: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

This morning Clea and I arose early.

Dawn was breaking and as we walked up the driveway to the road we admired the soft mist that was rising from the fields that surround our new “shelter from the Storm” that we have named “the bunker”.

The sweet pink dawn light was shining through and I remembered an old hymn from my childhood, a favourite of my fathers and his family. noosatoday.com.au

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Picture: LISA LEE “When the mists have rolled in splendour from the beauty of the hills.”

This created a sweet nostalgia within me. We were about to participate in the virtual dawn service on this Anzac Day. In the midst of the coronavirus lockdown people all over Australia and New Zealand were gathering at their windows, on their balconies, at the end of their driveways to stand together in solidarity to honour all people who had suffered the consequence of war wherever and whenever they were affected. The fallout is very wide and intergenerational.

We carried two tea lights and our mobile phone and settled on a spot alongside our road. We are not near neighbours so we were surrounded by trees and accompanied by many very vocal birds enjoying the breaking of dawn. An occasional car drove by and several trucks with tradies off to work zoomed by.

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Jackson and Lilly Preston.

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Nigel Lee playing the Last Post.

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India Lee.

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the ceremony live-steamed from Canberra, through the majesty of internet.

Beginning with the Ode, the last Post, and a minute of silence to reflect and remember. That minute would be so different for every person. Some would remember family and friends who had fallen or returned broken, hurt, angry or silent.

I remember so much in one minute, images flash by. My high school best buddy who was conscripted and died within months of arriving in Vietnam.

My old Great Uncle Frank who had lung damage from mustard gas in the trenches in France. I sat on a little stool near his feet and he told me about how horrible war was and he did not want me to see one. But sadly there had been another war after his and more young men had died.

He told me the story of Simpson and his donkey at Gallipoli. These moments were etched in my mind as

a small child forever.

I remembered Dads sister, Aunty Muriel telling me that when Uncle Maurice returned from PNG where he had served in the lonely and extremely dangerous post as a signalman watching out for the Japanese he returned a different man.

She stood one day in despair at a street junction in Launceston.

She looked up and diagonally across from where she stood she saw a building declaring itself to be the College of Arts. She knew to her heart and bones she was at a crossroads in her life. Leave the shadow of the fun man who had gone to war and returned silent and only interested in bike riding or do something to make herself happy. So she walked across the road entered the old brick building, enrolled and began painting.

I also remembered the powerlessness and fear I felt when I was expectantly caught in crossfire in Laos in a skirmish between the

Pathet Lao and Government Army.

Bullets flying everywhere and definitely no one sympathetic to me, a young white girl alone looking for a buried ancient Buddhist temple in the jungle. My first deep realisation that my passport was not going to help me here. Tactics of war my style, look small, invisible, hide and hope for the best while I lay low.

Anyway after my flashes there was a deep serenity and silence. I was standing with my daughter with our candles at our feet and a gentle cool fresh breeze was drifting past us.

Then the reveille began, joyful, uplifting, hopeful. There was a feeling of fellowship with all people everywhere on our planet and a deep longing for Peace.

We wandered back to our bunker to share a cuppa wondering why we are not up at dawn every morning to enjoy this precious time. It is an opportunity to profoundly connect with nature as it stirs toward a new day. ●

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RESTRICTIONS SET TO EASE The Palaszczuk Government on Monday announced that some popular areas in National Parks in Queensland will re-open next Saturday, following a relaxation in guidelines from the Chief Health Officer.

Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Leeanne Enoch said public health and safety is the most important thing and with the easing of restrictions, people will have some greater freedom to visit parks and forests to exercise and look after their mental health.

“Over the long weekend, Queenslanders will be able to have a picnic and go for a walk in most National Parks as long as they observe the Chief Health Officer’s guidelines.

“The fact that we can re-open some areas is great news and a reward for Queenslanders doing the right thing during this pandemic,” Ms Enoch said.

The announcement includes the re-opening of summit tracks at Mount Coolum, the Glasshouse Mountains and Mt Bartle Frere.

“We will also re-open some

Laguna Lookout will be open again from Saturday 2 May. Picture: SANDI VAN DER STER popular day-use areas including Danbulla National Park surrounding Lake Tinaroo and Laguna Lookout at Noosa National Park as well as Queen Mary Falls at Main Range National Park,” Ms Enoch said.

“A number of popular swimming areas, barbeques and

all campgrounds that are currently closed will remain closed for the safety of the public.

“For the moment, recreational areas including Bribie Island and Cooloola will remain closed to four-wheel driving, as well as the shut day-use areas on the plateau at

Springbrook National Park.

“Remember there are more than 1000 National Parks and forests open or partially open in Queensland.

“Campgrounds will remain closed until the Chief Health Officer decides it’s safe to reopen and there is no fixed timeline on this at the moment.

“It’s also very important to remember that social distancing rules in these re-opened parks still apply. When you are out exercising make sure you keep at least 1.5 metres apart from anyone else,” Ms Enoch said.

Queensland Police Service can still issue on-the-spot fines for breaches of the Chief Health Officer’s directions.

Signage will be in place to inform the public of any local requirements to ensure public safety, but locals should check Park Alerts online for the most up-to-date information about closures.

A full list of those parks reopening will be made available later this week at https://www.des.qld.gov. au ●

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This magnificent collage marks the service and sacrifice of the soldiers of Cooroy and District. We salute them all.

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France, circa February 1919. Private (Pte) Timothy William Tovell, an air mechanic with No 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, with the French orphan boy Henri Heremene who became the squadron mascot after he wandered into their Christmas dinner on 25 December 1918.

COOROY FLIERS RESCUE ‘LITTLE DIGGER’ On Christmas night 1918, an orphaned boy wandered into the No 4 Squadron of the Australian Flying Corps at Biggendorf in Germany, begging for food.

The young boy had lost his father, a French soldier who was killed in action, and then his mother and sister when their family home was shelled soon after.

Luckily for the boy, who was named Little Digger by the squadron, he and Private Timothy William Tovell, an air mechanic, took an instant liking to each other and Tim, along with his brother Ted, “borrowed” a couple of army coats to make a uniform for the young boy.

The medical section calculated his age as 11 and 25 December 1918 was set as his birthday.

Donning his handmade uniform, Little Digger, or Henri as he was later known, moved with the squadron in February 1919 to France, and then on to England, where he was smuggled on board the ship in a modified oat sack.

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and when the squadron embarked from England for Australia on 6 May 1919, Little Digger was smuggled on board in a sporting equipment hamper.

The ship’s captain discovered he was on board, but let him stay and with the aid of the Queensland Premier Tom Ryan, who was also on board, special permission was granted for him to land in Sydney and move with Tim to his family home in Cooroy to join Tim’s wife, Gertie, daughter Nancy and son Timmy.

Eventually the French Consul agreed that Digger could be adopted

by Tim Tovell, but he could not be naturalised until he was 21.

In 1926, when he was 18, Digger left for Melbourne to work for the RAAF as a civilian member at Point Cook, obtaining an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner.

Sadly, on 24 May 1928 Little Digger died from injuries received when his motorcycle collided with a taxi the night before. ●

“Young Digger” Henri Tovell with Ted Tovell, centre, and brother Tim.

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NOOSA SNAPSHOTS IN ISOLATION

BY ROSE ASTLEY Though slightly busier this week, places like Hasting Street and along the Noosa River are still dreary and empty.

The current warm Autumn weather would usually bring tourists and locals out in droves to the beaches and eateries.

Restrictions are set to ease this weekend in Queensland, meaning beaches are open for suntanning and retail stores are allowed to once

Spare carparks at the Noosa River Mouth are usually a rare sight.

again open their doors.

Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has announced that there will be a further 140 police deployed across the state to ensure that social distancing measures are still being followed.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said that these new eased conditions will be monitered closely over the next two weeks to see whether the number of cases increase, stating she is not afraid to “clamp down” on restrictions again. ●

More closed retails stores in Noosa Civic.

Gympie Terrace is usually bustling with shoppers hitting up the boutique stores.

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Picnics tables will once again be in use from May 2, following the QLD Government lifting some restrictions.

Laguna Lookout is blocked off to the public but will be opened again after May 2.

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CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS ART Tourism Noosa has been successful in receiving funding by the State Government for an indigenous artwork at the Noosa Inspiration Centre to celebrate Noosa’s indigenous history.

The artwork will feature a stunning 6.5 x 3.5 metre wall mural that will become ‘alive’ with the help of augmented reality technology and visitors using a custom created app. The artwork will showcase the dreamtime story of Noosa, the creation of Noosa and Kabi Kabi country.

Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson said “In the year of indigenous tourism, we are thrilled to receive this funding

which was made possible by the Gambling Fund Grant through State Government”.

“The Noosa Inspiration Centre was refurbished in late 2019 and features the free water station from the ‘O Initiative Water Fountain’ which was painted by local indigenous artist Bianca Beetson, designed to celebrate Noosa’s indigenous heritage via a Noosa essence water them. The new artwork which will be featured inside the centre will be designed by a young emerging Kabi Kabi artist to help build their profile while showcasing the history of the traditional owners of the Noosa region,“ Ms Anderson said.MP

for Noosa Sandy Bolton said this is a good opportunity to showcase traditional heritage.“This grant will provide Noosa a wonderful opportunity to continue showcasing our traditional heritage. This time in such a high profile location with the Hastings Street Inspiration Centre typically welcoming over 200, 000 visitors through its doors each year. A fabulous ‘share’, and I look forward to meeting both the artist, and the works,“ Ms Bolton said.An announcement on the artist will be shortly announced.

Note: The Noosa Inspiration Centre is currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions. ●

Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson and Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton.

IMPORTANT TO CHECK ON YOUR NEIGHBOURS The Sunshine Coast community’s welcoming nature is renowned and now is our chance to become Covid Kindness ambassadors by reaching out to our neighbours from culturally diverse backgrounds during the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor and Local Disaster Management Group Chair Mark Jamieson made the call after council received reports that some in our multicultural community were feeling concerned and worried during Covid-19 and, in some cases, being told they “weren’t welcome”.

“For some of our residents, English is not their first language and they may be finding the current situation extremely stressful and possibly confusing,” Mayor Jamieson said.

“They may have family in a difficult situation overseas and the thought of not reuniting with that family for quite some time would be very concerning.

“I’m calling on all residents to please be kind and show respect and look out for all of their fellow community members.

“If you have a neighbour you don’t know very well, this is the time to be a Sunshine Coast and Covid

Kindness ambassador and safely check in on them.

“There is incredible value in having a diverse neighbourhood.

“A welcoming, caring and respectful neighbourhood results in a vibrant and strong community.”

Council last month launched the Covid Kindness initiative, encouraging people to look out for one another - neighbour to neighbour, street to street and community to community.

The Covid Kindness postcard has been very popular and shared far and wide. Hundreds of virtual tips and resources are also available at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ covidkindness where people can Stay Informed, Stay Connected, Stay Healthy, Stay Creative and Stay Playful.

The Sunshine Coast has a diverse and growing multicultural population. One in every five people is born overseas (20 per cent of the population) representing 156 countries, 45 faiths and 96 languages.

For people who speak languages other than English and would like to stay informed about Covid-19, the Federal Government has compiled a list of resources. Visit https://www. health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/

novel-coronavirus-2019-ncovhealth-alert/translated-coronaviruscovid-19-resources SBS also has information available in 63 different languages.

Visit https://www.sbs.com.au/ language/coronavirus Council is committed to supporting Queensland Health

as the lead agency responsible for responding to Covid-19 and will ensure our community is kept informed.

Anyone with concerns can call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or find upto-date reliable information on the Queensland Health website at www. health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus. ●

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MAKING ‘LOCAL’ SUPPORT EASIER A new initiative is being launched today so Noosa residents can access information regarding food and drink businesses, farmers, fishers and bakers that are open during the Covid-19 crisis.

Over 100 businesses have already registered since the initiative started three days ago.

EatLocalNoosa.com.au is a virtual marketplace that offers access to local food and drink producers, as well as grocery stores and retailers offering heat-and-eat and takeaway or delivered meals.

Project manager, Alesha Gooderham, said the concept began when she was asked to look at a solution for the local seafood wholesalers faced with an oversupply of stock, wasted food, and potential job losses after the closure of restaurants due to Coronavirus.

“But it quickly became clear that our entire local and food and drink industry faced similar challenges.

“So we found a solution to meet the needs for the local food and drink businesses whilst also providing an invaluable marketplace for our entire Noosa community.

“There was a plethora of information in varying locations, and the true power of this project is in the partnerships. The other key factor is that eatlocalnoosa has a value beyond the Covid-19 era,” she said.

More than 70 businesses listed in the day of registrations being open with listings continuing to come in.

Land & Sea and Fortune Distillery owner Tim Crabtree said the online hub was a great idea.

“A lot of businesses don’t have the money or skills to do mass marketing to let existing customers know what they are doing, let alone trying to attract new ones,” he said.

“This takes a lot of pressure off by providing a central point of reference that is free and easy to be part of.”

Peter Seghers from Noosa Reds in Doonan said the closure of restaurants had cost his business about 80% of its customers, while market sales were down 30 per cent.

“We aren’t very active on social media and we don’t have a website so a free listing on Eat Local Noosa is great for us - not only for customers

to find us but hopefully other grocers and restaurants who would like to order direct.”

Alesha acknowledged the work of the team from Social Tap for building the website and social platforms, plus the industry groups that spread the word to their members.

Supporting the project alongside Noosa Council are Tourism Noosa; Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN); Slow Food Noosa; Noosa Eat & Drink Festival and Country Noosa who bring a combined network of more 308,000 supporters and have been collaborating for some time as a working group.

The initiative also has the support of Sandy Bolton MP and the region’s Business Associations.

Mayor Clare Stewart thanked the many organisations who helped expedite the project, acknowledging the support of the organisations involved in the working group that is focused on strengthening the Agribusiness and Food and Beverage sectors.

“Without their support, we wouldn’t be able to get to the

industry so quickly, to then promote the initiative to the broader community,” she said.

“It’s a great example of a connected industry that values collaboration.”

Member for Noosa, Sandy Bolton MP said it was encouraging to see local businesses signing up to this initiative to get our local products out to market.

“The economic effects of the coronavirus over the coming weeks and months are still unknown, however what is known, is that with our Noosa community supporting each other and our businesses, we will come through this time much stronger and connected.

“It was wonderful to be involved in this project, and I send a hearty congratulations to the Eat Local Noosa team and all involved for mobilizing resources to connect supply and demand.

“This will be invaluable, as are other initiatives that support local businesses, not just now, but into the future post-COVID, as part of strengthening our local economy and creating jobs,“ Ms Bolton said.

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Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson said Eat Local Noosa was a brilliant initiative.

“We are seeing amazing things come from our community during this challenging time and it is heartwarming to see so many fantastic

local groups working together to help the food and beverage businesses connect with each other and consumers,” she said.

“This is the Noosa spirit that we know and love.”

Businesses from outside the

region can also list on Eat Local Noosa as long as they directly supply goods and services within the local region.

Listing categories include takeaway; heat-and-eat; drink; grocery; and fresh and frozen

produce, plus seafood; meat; fruit and veg; bakery; eggs and dairy.

To find a local business or register and update your business details, visit www.eatlocalnoosa.com.au ●

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

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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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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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NEWS

NEW SCHOOL PRINCIPALS BEGIN Two foundation principals have been appointed to lead the Sunshine Coast’s newest state schools, set to open in 2021.

Education Minister Grace Grace on Monday announced Andrew Walker as the principal of the new primary school at Palmview and Matt Samson as the principal of the new high school at Baringa.

Ms Grace said both principals were the best people for the job.

“I’d like to congratulate Andrew and Matt on their exciting and challenging new roles,” she said.

“The opportunity to develop a new school from scratch is a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity and I have no doubt both principals will do a brilliant job.

“Andrew and Matt have extensive experience at a range of state schools across Queensland which will put them in good stead to lead the new schools.

“They will start in their new roles next Monday.”

Mr Walker (Palmview) has 35 years of experience as a teacher and principal, starting his career in 1986.

He has worked as a principal at a

the community to create a safe and supportive school environment that empowers all students to create positive, successful futures,” Mr Samson said.

Ms Grace said the Palmview and Baringa schools would open to foundation students in January 2021.

“The $127 million high school at Baringa will open to year 7 and 8 students in term 1, while the $63.8 million primary school at Palmview will open for prep to year 6 students in term 1,” she said.

“The Baringa high and Palmview primary schools are two of five new state schools set to open in Queensland next year.

“We’re also building a special school at Palmview, primary school at Pimpama and a vertical high school at Dutton Park in Brisbane.

“That’s a total investment of $460 million, which will support more than 1,360 construction jobs.

“FKG is the contractor for the three schools being built on the Sunshine Coast as well as the primary school at Pimpama.”

Enrolments will open soon for both schools. ●

Andrew Walker (left) is the new principal for Palmview while Matt Samson will look over Baringa. mix of rural and remote and metro primary schools across Queensland, currently working as principal at Hilliard State School.

“I am thrilled to be taking on this position and look forward to building, with the school community, a strong and successful student learning environment,” Mr Walker said.

Mr Samson (Baringa) is the

current acting principal at Beerwah State High School, kicking off his career in Queensland’s education system more than 30 years ago.

Mr Samson started off as a physical education teacher in 1989 at Acacia Ridge High School and since then, has taken on a variety of teaching principal and senior department roles across the state.

“I look forward to working with

PUZZLES Quick Clues

SUDOKU No. 4294

ACROSS Scoundrel (10) Work (4) Pool (4) Absolute (5) Wicked (4) Monetary (9) Warlike (9) Gasp (4) Consumed (5) Uncommon (4) Shellfish (4) Faithless (10)

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2. A cop busted the female thief (7). 3. Shout “The under fifty will be allowed to enter” (6). 4. The implement you push to one side (6). 5. Line up and give first aid to (5). 7.

Change myself to appear in the finale (5). 13. Heavens!

She’s backed into it! (3). 14. With the non-appearance of the sailor, the scene was spoiled (7). 15. It doesn’t have a fixed abode! (5). 17. To beat the time by an hour, has shifted! (6). 18. Shot be the police, which is bad (6). 19.

Cried when one rang (6). 21. A very little R in “increase” (5).

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8. The trees themselves get gnarled at the centre (4). 9.

Some sheep I count to sleep, in the story (4). 10. The boy, about four, survives (5). 11. A bouquet, say, one had delivered (4). 12. Drive fast but safely from the plant (9).

16. Quail and set out for home (5,4). 20. Hitch a second horse to it (4). 22. Show again among the forerunners (5).

23. Got the name from the novel last read (4). 24. Am I the left-back? Capital (4). 25. Laughing, moves the birds back inside (2,8).

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7631 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Altog-ether. 8, Elms (anag). 9, (she)Ep-ic(ount). 10, L-iv-es. 11, Sent (scent). 12, Speed-well. 16, Start back. 20, S-nag. 22, (fo)Rerun(ners). 23, (nov)Ella(st). 24, L-i-ma (rev). 25, In stit-ches.

Down - 1, Slip up (rev). 2, Poac-her. 3, Be-l-low. 4, Shovel. 5, Dress. 7, E-me-nd. 13, (sn)eva(eh) (rev). 14, Ab-sence.

15, Snail. 17, T-hr-ash. 18, Ran-cid. 19, Called. 21, G-rain.

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Down - 1, Plaice. 2, Octopus. 3, Agouti. 4, Rafter. 5, Adore.

7, Lucid. 13, Awl. 14, Acerbic. 15, Eagle. 17, Entire. 18, Lentil. 19, Sprout. 21, Tempt.

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ACT OF KINDNESS

DISRESPECTFUL Cr Frank Wilkie capably carried out his position of Deputy Mayor for four years and the election results show that the voters are more than satisfied with his performance.

Indeed the new councillors and mayor also feel that he is the right person for the job as they re-elected him based on the results of the election.

So the tone of Cr Karen Finzel’s short speech following Cr Wilkie’s reelection to position of Deputy Mayor is curious, and sounds more like a directive than support.

“The appointment today charges you to act as an experienced and trusted adviser to expertly and faithfully mentor our Mayor Clare Stewart as she embarks on this journey with diligence and courage to lead the people of the Noosa Shire during this unprecedented time of Covid-19.”

I’ve read it several times and listened to it on Live Stream and can’t escape the feeling it is extremely disrespectful and patronising to a councillor who has been endorsed by the voters. It’s clear that Cr. Wilkie doesn’t need to be told how to do his job.

Jennifer Sadler, Lake Macdonald.

ADVOCATE FOR THE ARTS It was gratifying to see Noosa Today’s article on the achievements of Tony Wellington, both as a councillor and as our Mayor. He promised that Noosa would be in a safe pair of hands, and did an enormous amount to keep our shire clean, green and prosperous.

The article did not mention Tony’s fostering of our local creatives, in art, photography and music. noosatoday.com.au

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Tony was always willing to attend all manner community functions, and having asked him to attend various arts functions, I found that he did so with enthusiasm, but also with knowledge and experience of many artistic endeavours. Hopefully he will stay close to our creatives in the coming years, and share his creative knowledge with others.

This is a difficult time for any council, and I wish the new councillors well. With Frank Wilkie as Deputy Mayor, to offer his experience and advice, and with a council staff that runs as a well-oiled machine, we can hope that our shire continues to perform as well in the future as it has in the past.

Joy Ringrose, Pomona.

A STERLING EFFORT Well said Rose Astley in her article titled Over Six Years, well played Tony (Noosa Today, 23 April).

As Mayor Tony Wellington did a very good job for Noosa and as time goes by the residents of Noosa will realise this. Over many years Tony has fought to make and keep Noosa a very special place. A lot of people will not realise he has fought the fight for Noosa from the establishment of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve in 2007. Noosa has always come first with him.

Tony Wellington has left very big shoes to fill. Noosa also owes a very special thanks to Judy Ditter, Tony’s wife, for what she has done to support Tony in enabling him to do his job so well. They have both been available at all times.

As can be seen from Rose’s article the job both of them have done has not been done with a 38 hour week.

Something we need to remember

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS at all times is that this recent election was conducted under very difficult conditions. Tony lost by one per cent and who is to know how this would have turned out if the election had been run under normal conditions.

The result could have been very different.

Once again thanks to Tony and Judy who have done us proud, and thanks to Rose for drawing the attention of Noosa Residents to just how much Tony has done for the Noosa Shire.

Jo Ball, Noosaville.

ROSE COLOURED GLASSES I had to squirm when reading your staff writer Rose Astley’s “rose-coloured glasses” review of the outgoing Noosa Mayor’s achievements whilst in office.

Yes, there were undoubtedly some good decisions made (by the whole Council) under his leadership, but we cannot assume that he alone was responsible for pushing through the Yurol-Ringtail Forest agreement, signing Noosa up to a zero carbon emissions agenda, or for the Shire to become a Climate Cities local government partner.

These were all issues first identified strongly by individual members of the Noosa community, and their representative organisations, who have lobbied Council hard over many years for positive change. And, let’s not forget the hard-working, knowledgeable and competent staff members who prepare advice for Councillors to endorse.

Could it be that Tony Wellington was actually just doing the job he was elected to do - to lead??

Your staff writer conveniently left

out of her assessment the highly unsavoury culture, blatant misogyny and ‘puppetry’ act by unseen powerful figures in the Mayoral background that also played out in Council meetings under his watch. Ouch!

Culture eats strategy for breakfast, as they say.

Bring on the new Council and let’s see if they can leave a better legacy for all Noosa residents.

KW

TRANSPARENCY CALL I note with interest on the Noosa Council website that Amelia Lorentson has disclosed in her register of interests shares in the mining company Viking Mines Pty Ltd which has mines in Ghana and Mongolia.

Clare Stewart with all her requests for transparency still has not disclosed anything at all. So just how are you going to make Noosa Council more transparent than it was Clare?

Bronwyn Harris, Sunrise Beach.

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I got to the checkout and was experiencing terrible pains in my neck and back - in fact it was so bad that I could barely walk and push the wheelchair with my wife in it.

A gentleman in a bright yellow shirt with a blue logo on it saw my predicament and unloaded my shopping onto the conveyor belt and then repacked it into bags.

He then very kindly and, completely unknown to me, paid for it, some $80-plus.

He then left his own shopping with one of the staff and came down in the lift with us and loaded the groceries into our car.

At 93 years of age I never cease to be amazed at the courtesy of my fellow mankind.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to him.

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SUNSHINE BUTTERFLIES GO VIRTUAL Sunshine Butterflies Disability Support Service has adopted some new strategies within their organisation in order to combat the Covid-19 crisis.

The local charity has made some changes to their business model in recent months in order to keep their Butterfly Community connected and supported.

It has introduced a new service named “Butterfly TV” which is a video chat based program using the app, Zoom. This program allows their members to interact with each other and their support workers through a ‘virtual face-to-face’ experience, meaning they can all be together again.

In ‘Butterfly TV’, Sunshine Butterflies members all participate in an introductory sharing circle, letting their friends know what they’ve been up to and how they are feeling, under the guidance of the support staff. They are then broken off into smaller groups within the video chat, where they participate in various games, activities and educational programs from the comfort of their own home.

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allowing our members to achieve similar experiences as they would in our day programs, as well create a sense of connection and give them something to look forward to every week,” Linda said.

Sunshine Butterflies have always stood by their vision of creating an all-inclusive environment and this is right on brand for them yet again.

“We believe that although we may have to physically distance from one another, we don’t have to socially distance. Connection is the most important thing to us all,” Linda said.

Sunshine Butterflies is running ‘Butterfly TV’ on a weekly schedule and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. They have been able to completely change the way they do things in the interest of those most at need and that’s a pretty incredible thing to see come out of such difficult circumstances.

Sunshine Butterflies is still servicing the local community through one-on-one support, their social enterprise ‘Sunshine Gardens’ and now through their new initiative “Butterfly TV”. ●

Sunshine Butterflies Zoom Coordinator Liam Kenny said the initiative has already shown great results.

“We have been running this program for a few weeks now and it has already achieved outstanding results with our members” Said Liam.

“The ability to give people living with a disability a safe space to interact during this time is so important, and we knew had to introduce something to combat the devastating closure of our facilities.”

Sunshine Butterflies identifies first and foremost as being a place of support, connection and social interaction. When the Charity closed its doors in March so many people were devastated by the immediate loss of these key components, especially the members and families who rely heavily on those services.

Program Support Linda Grams said they’ve already seen great support from the community.

“We introduced ‘Butterfly TV’ shortly after our closure and we have already had an outpouring of support from our community. It is

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Sunshine Butterflies have come up with a fun way to express creativity while capturing the beauty of the butterflies recently seen across Noosa and the Sunshine Coast.

On top of the real, flying butterflies, the Sunshine Butterflies team has been seeing butterfly shapes everywhere!

"In our homes, on the street, within art, nature and even food," a team member said.

“With all these butterfly shapes popping up lately, we have decided to create a ‘Butterfly Challenge’ for everyone to be involved in!

“All we need to create this digital masterpiece is a photo of your unique butterflies!

“To be in the Butterfly Challenge, take a photo of any butterfly you see or make. Your photo could be of a real butterfly, a drawing or painting of a butterfly, a butterfly shaped object in nature or even a butterfly shape in your house. You could even make a hanging butterfly mobile, or sculpture!

“Anything that looks like a butterfly counts! We have added some examples below to get your creative minds thinking, so get cracking!!

“The photos can be as creative as you like."

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2. Tag @sunshinebutterflies 3. Write the hashtag #ButterflyPhotoChallenge in your photo description “To be considered for the prize, make sure you are following Sunshine Butterflies on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ sunshinebutterflies/ so you can watch the Butterfly Challenge evolve.

“Remember to post your photo on Instagram, TAG @ sunshinebutterflies and write in the hashtag #ButterflyPhotoChallenge.

“A winner will be picked for the most unique butterfly!

“The winner of the Butterfly Challenge will win a beautiful Sunshine Butterflies Hamper filled with handmade and boutique goodies!"

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN PNG When some people reach the age of retirement they can happily look back on certain aspects of their life with a deep feeling of pride.

One such person is Doug Barnes: former Australian Army officer, staff member of the Noosa Shire Council and Deputy President of Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club.

After completing his army service (both regular and reserve) with the rank of Major, he took up a position in the health department of the Noosa Shire Council.

It was during the latter that he was to become heavily and personally involved in a program that became known as the Commonwealth Local Government Good Practice Scheme in Papua New Guinea.

In a Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance dated Nov 2010, it reveals that in 2007 the CEO of the then Noosa Council Bruce Davidson, became aware of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) Good Practice Scheme in the Pacific program. He immediately contacted the CLGF with a view to contributing to the program; a contribution which, if successful would result in Alotau Urban Local Level Government becoming their partner.

“Further to this,” said Doug, “Mayor Bob Abbott and Bruce Davidson had visited Alotau for a look to see first-hand their needs.

As a result, they endorsed their enthusiasm to improve waste management practices and clean up the town, thus creating a much better environment. We knew that we were well credentialed to assist in this regard.

“When the matter was first discussed several other towns were mentioned, one being Mt Hagen.

However, we thought that Alotau was best with its abundance of natural attributes: an expansive bay, good foreshores and forested backdrop overlooking the town.

It also had a somewhat similar environment to Noosa. It would definitely emerge as a potential tourist destination.”

Doug attended all meetings with the Mayor and the CEO regarding the program.

As a result of his military postings to Papua New Guinea (two three-year tours) and the fact that he spoke the local language fluently, plus his work in the health department, it really came as no surprise when he was appointed project manager.

“I suppose that with my background you could say I half expected it: also, I was fully aware of the problems that would lay noosatoday.com.au

Doug Barnes is one of our people.

ahead. Also, the fact that I spoke their language would be a big help; it would mean that I was showing respect for their customs.”

Considering the large number of surmountable problems (covering all aspects of good governance) confronting Doug, the day he addressed an important meeting of locals in Pidgin was for him and his team a massive step forward. It gained them not only their respect but also their physical support.

The township of Alotau, situated 365 kilometres East South East of Port Moresby in the Milne Bay Provence and is the administrative capital of Milne Bay. It has according to stats of 2019/2020, a population 15,939.

In 1942, in what was to become famous as the Battle of Milne Bay the Japanese army was, for the first time ever, defeated on land. A war memorial in honour of all Australian personal is now on the foreshore of the ocean in Alotau township. It is now listed in tourist brochures as a place to visit.

The project was financed

by AusAID as part of the Commonwealth Good Practice

Scheme for Local Government in Developing Nations (Commonwealth of Nations). This was to continue for a period of six years during which time Noosa staff travelled to Alotau to commence training of staff personal and they in return travelled to Noosa to continue on job training.

At the conclusion of a project such as this there is always major achievements that are considered to be top value. When asked to list the main specific achievements of the project Doug’s summary was very precise and clear.

“There were many but I think these were most outstanding.” · Improved financial management: education with local government in litter control and waste management. · Educate the community in litter control and waste management.

This was indeed a major factor of the “Keep Alotau Beautiful Campaign.” · Establishment of an efficient information and technology system: the introduction of mobile phones and computers. For phones and computers, we also conducted training sessions.

· Improvement to roads: the implementation of efficient waste collection for commercial, domestic and street litter bins.

This included provision of over 1000 wheelie bins and 150 litter bin stands.

As a result, T shirts and caps bearing the slogan, Keep Alotau Beautiful, began to appear on the streets. This was followed by an announcement that Alotau had been named-- The Cleanest Town in Papua New Guinea.

The success of this project taken on by the Noosa Shire Council and under the management of Doug Barnes and team, was such that the township of Alotau, became acceptable in the market place of International Tourism. Now visits from P&0 Liners and others are weekly occurrences.

His military service saw him rise up through the ranks to the rank of Major and in the Noosa Surf Club, he served as a patrolman, Deputy President and chairman of the Building Committee.

Proud to say that Doug Barnes is indeed - One of Our People. ●

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HOOK, LINE & SINKER

JACK MANGROVE

PERFECT TIME TO THROW A LINE With us all in lock down the only activity that we are able to do is get out fishing and it seems that everybody had that on the agenda.

Boat ramps were full and anglers followed the social distancing rules with just two to a boat.

In close Sunshine reef was the popular spot as it’s close to home and a great place to target chunky coral trout which were chewing on live baits and fresh slab baits fished hard on the bottom. For anglers using the paternoster reef style rig then sweetlip, cod, venus tusk fish or tuskies and moses perch we on the catch list. There were also a few smaller sized snapper coming in too.

There were some cracking Spanish mackerel around jew shoal and along the halls reef section headed north toward Teewah and Double Island.

These fish were falling for trolled hardbodies, slugs and gang hooked pilchard floaters for those on anchor.

Be sure to carry wire as you can go through a lot of gear and these fish don’t stop when in the mood to hit everything in sight.

The longtail tuna and mac tuna have been prevalent all along the coast and with the sea state so calm there were plenty of reports of longies getting caught in close with both boaties and kayaks getting amongst them. Be sure to have a casting rod rigged with a stickbait or slug as you never know when these speedsters will show up!

In the Noosa River the water is starting to cool and on cloudy days you can expect to find some thumper flatties and bream in the lower reaches around the dog beach, river mouth and along the Gympie Terrace stretch toward the boathouse. These fish love big baits or whole whitebait and hardy heads on light gauge gang hooks for the bait fisherman. Cast these along the

Lulu chose fishing with her family as her online schooling subject - covering sport and biology! She landed this 70cm knobby only four miles off Mooloolaba. drop offs and let the current gently wash it along. For the lure anglers soft vibes with paddle tails have to be the go.

Trevally are still about but fishing around the tide change is the best option especially when the tide is full and clearer. Working soft plastics along the bottom and well as small soft vibes will entice a strike. There seems to be some prawns at the moment so try prawn style lures as

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1:23 pm 7:04 pm

1.25 m 0.74 m

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2:54 pm 8:34 pm

1.31 m 0.73 m

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4:07 pm 9:56 pm

1.45 m 0.65 m

sun 3 mAy

5:05 pm 11:02 pm

1.62 m 0.54 m

5:55 pm 11:59 pm

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Fri 1sT mAy 2:08 am 9:09 am

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sun 3rd mAy 4:24 am 10:59 am

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1.88 m 0.38 m

mAy 1.90 m 0.28 m

6:43 pm

1.93 m

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Wed 6 mAy

0.36 m 1.88 m

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these will be getting flushed out and matching the hatch will certainly help.

Putting the crab pots in has been worth the effort, be sure keep them weighted down or close to the edges as the current will be strong. As always using fresh mullet is best or grab yourself a pack of heads.

On the beaches there have been plenty of dart for the young one to catch. Beach fishing has seen a

resurgence as it is collecting food so you are allowed to be there without fear of reprisal. For the night anglers there are some nice tailor and smaller jew around on the southern beaches around Coolum and Yaroomba, fresh mullet has been the gun bait.

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

’WEBINARS’ TO HELP OUT Council has launched a series of fortnightly webinars to help Noosa’s 300-plus community organisations survive the pandemic.

The Covid and Recovery webinars, which start 5 May will provide not-for-profit organisations with advice on issues they may be facing in the wake of the pandemic.

“Managing your community organisation though any crisis can seem like an impossible task, particularly when you are already stressed by the personal effects of disaster,” Council’s Community Development Manager Alison Hamblin said.

The webinars will cover: · Communicating with members the impacts of government restrictions. · Meeting legal and financial obligations while not operating. · Dealing with creditors and pandemic-related refund requests. · Bouncing back after the pandemic. · Where and how to seek recovery funding.

Respected and experienced notfor-profit advisor Leisa Donlan will present five webinars.

They will be hosted online via Zoom. To register, visit www.noosa. qld.gov.au or call (07) 5329 6458. ● noosatoday.com.au

LIFE OF BRINE

PHIL JARRATT

LAZY, CRAZY, HAZY COVID DAYS As we seem to be getting near the beginning of the end, or maybe the end of the beginning, but getting somewhere, perhaps, we hope, I’m starting to contemplate how I’ll feel about saying goodbye to my Corona lifestyle.

Can it really only be a bit over six weeks since I came through the gates at Brisbane Airport into lockdown, barely escaping an even fiercer lockdown across the ditch after two glorious weeks of fine weather, waves and wine? That last chance Kiwi surfari seems like a lifetime ago, replaced by the pleasant groundhog routines imposed upon us as we wave our savings goodbye.

But as I’ve noted in this space before, there are many, many worse places to isolate, or shelter in place, as our American mates put it.

And speaking of which, that’s one of them! Worse places, I mean. I suppose you can hardly blame them for going a little gaga as whole strips of coast are closed and barricaded my friend Jamie Brisick can’t believe the days of spring perfection he’s seeing go by riderless at his beloved Malibu - but I’d like to think that if I was in the US right now, I wouldn’t have resorted to protest marching, holding conspiracy theory placards.

Maybe I’d simply have taken their wise president’s sage advice and drunk the Dettol.

Meanwhile, here in Pleasantville, the autumn days are filled with magic, which may be the yang to the yin of the nightly news bulletins.

I’ve worked at home most of my working life, so there’s nothing new in that. But let’s be honest, I don’t have that many pressing deadlines at the moment, so I can structure my leisurely days around the tide, the wind, the family and the 1500 words a day I’m endeavoring to push out on a pet history project.

Most days I’m up at 5.30am, just ahead of first light, grab a coffee and check the surf cams in the grey dawn. Surf if there’s surf, paddle or fish (or both) if there’s not. Lately there have been more flat days than not, so 6am sees me pushing my Walden Magic stand up paddleboard off the river bank, pack and rod slung over my back, and heading out to the beautiful sand bars of the estuary, or perhaps up the creek past historic Hay’s and Keyser’s islands to the shady mangrove shores. (Both have been consumed or hidden by suburbia now, but the beauty of studying our fascinating local history is that when I paddle past the waterfront mansions of Noosa Sound or Hideaway Island these mornings, I only see untouched cays, with old Walter Hay standing by his noosatoday.com.au

Dave Gleeson is one of our best and (normally) busiest photographers, and this drone shot of the river and estuary is one of my favourite Gleeson landscapes. Dave shoots wedding, parties, anything, even in these crazy iso-times. Check him out at surfshots.com.au

Home is the fisher, home from the Frying Pan. lightkeeper’s shack, or old Joe Keyser throwing out his net for bait.)

If the tide takes me downriver, well ahead of the stink boats and jet skis, I like to drift over the shallows and watch the stingrays and the occasional big flathead scarper from the sound of the paddle, then finally come to rest somewhere down at the Frying Pan at a cay with a perfect

Picture: JJ

deep water drop-off where I can coax a couple of plate-sized bream or a flattie onto my hook. There’s a favourite little unnamed island about halfway between the Pan and my home shore, and I like to stop there on the way back, clean my catch and jump into the clear blue water to cool off.

Everyone with eyes can see the

beauty of our river in an instant, but when you spend a lot of time floating on it, you really begin to appreciate its magical qualities, and its fragility.

After breakfast I put in a few hours at the desk, but in the middle of the day I shun the cams and check the surf the old-fashioned way, jumping in if there’s anything approaching a rideable wave, walking the beach from river mouth to First Point and back if there’s not.

No loitering on the beach in either case, just a few shouts out to mates across the car park and home again for a second session at the keys.

But later in the day the river again becomes the focus of our attention, when we take our sundowner across the street and sit on the park bench and watch the setting sun colour the river yellow, then pink, then red, then black. I love this time of day, this time of year. We changed our stretch of river just after Christmas, so we’re still getting to know our neighbours here, a couple of streets away. It’s happening slowly, thanks to Covid, but each evening the folks come out for the sunset show, and we chat briefly from safe distances, raise our glasses and nick back inside for the nightly nightmare news and to continue the Netflix binge.

It’s not life as we once knew it, but I know I’m going to miss it when it’s gone. ●

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