Noosa Today - 18th June 2020

Friday, 19 June, 2020

Dancing your way to good health

Toasting 101 great years

Looking back at birth of a local paper

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On The Soapbox

Policy analyst and former Noosa Shire Councillor Ingrid Jackson resigned from her elected position suddenly late last year, citing hostility and the impact of “unelected influencers” as reasons behind her decision.

“Being the only woman councillor has made such antagonism even more isolating and oppressive,” she told Noosa Today at the time, adding that she would not run in the March 2020 election.

That certainly hasn’t stopped her from voicing opinions on local politics on the Open Noosa blog, and this week she joins our new opinion page, On The Soapbox, as an occasional contributor, arguing that in changing times it makes sense to “override the Noosa Plan”.

Over the coming weeks, this is going to be Noosa’s hottest political potato.

Read Ingrid’s view on page 16.

Working group: Tom Britten, Lyn Bollen, Russell Porter, Rob McCready, Kristy Morris, Leigh McCready, Kane Livingstone. Absent: Lyndon Forlonge, Brett Morris, Brett Leckie.

In The Hotseat

Club is back After a six-year hiatus the Peregian Beach Surf Lifesaving Club has been kick-started under the direction of the Peregian Surf Life Saving Working Group.

Surf Life Saving Sunshine Coast (SLSSC) president Gerard O’Brien said the working group was composed of Peregian-based surf lifesavers with a combined 100 years of lifesaving service to the Peregian Beach community.

“The working group have been working hard to plan how the club can build on the success of the two previous seasons of supporting the Noosa Heads SLSC to re-establish the Peregian Nippers program and also to grow local surf lifesaver numbers,” he said.

“The original Peregian Beach SLSC, which was first established in 1962, enjoyed a rollercoaster ride until 2014 when, due to financial difficulties, it was rescued by neighbouring Club, the Noosa Heads SLSC with the intent to provide some breathing room until a new Club could be re-established. This action was fully supported by Surf Lifesaving Queensland.”

The working group has been designed to mimic the management committee of an independent Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC), featuring all of the traditional positions that one would find at most SLSC’s around the country including president, club captain and finance director.

The newly established working group will work with the “Community Advisory Board”,

which was set up following Noosa Council’s decision to award a three-year permit for the Surf Club building to Surf Lifesaving Sunshine Coast. Working group chair Leigh McCready said they know from the success of the nipper program, which has grown from 0 to 170 children in two seasons, that the demand and support from the Peregian community was there.

“Building on this, we plan to attract new members, retain current members and restore previous Peregian surf lifesaver memberships over the next two seasons to enable the Peregian Beach SLSC to once again, patrol their own beach on weekends and public holidays,” she said.

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Tony Wellington is in The Hotseat.

In one of the closest results on record, Tony Wellington lost the Noosa mayoral election in March. For his first media interview since the election, the writer, artist, photographer and environmentalist spoke to Noosa Today’s Phil Jarratt.

In the first of our regular The Hotseat interviews, Tony opens up about the election, his achievements while in office, what he’s doing now - and his new surfboard.

Turn to page 15.

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Club is back The editor’s desk Long time Life Of Brine columnist Phil Jarratt joins us this week as associate editor.

A journalist, author, editor, publisher and sometime film-maker, Phil and his young family moved to Noosa 30 years ago when he and a small group of friends founded Noosa Blue, Noosa’s first lifestyle magazine.

A father of three and grandfather of four, he lives in Noosaville with wife Jackie and surfs every day there are waves. We hope to keep him out of the water long enough to make an impact on Noosa Today.

It’s been almost three months since the Council election so Phil caught up with a very relaxed-looking former Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington to find out what he’s been doing.

He also spoke to former councillor Ingrid Jackson who has some interesting things to say about the Noosa Plan.

And there’s been plenty happening in the newly formed Council with lively debates on budget issues and environmental grants. Our neighbours, the Sunshine Coast Council opened their new runway this week.

As we brace ourselves for a possible influx of tourists residents will be tuning in to the sounds of low-flying aircraft to keep tabs on the flight paths being made across our skies. And we also take a look at the history of the air strip, with the first landing made in search of cigarettes.

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John Kendrick is working on his next film.

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King of kids

By Margaret Maccoll John Kendrick released Noosa’s first feature film in 2007 after writing and directing The Silly Billies Save the Circus and he is now working on another.

John was an electrical engineer who created apps (applications) when he decided he wanted to do something for passion not money.

So he took early retirement and moved to Noosa to do something creative, then fell into kid’s entertainment.

“My partner had a five-year-old daughter.

She asked if I could do some music for her,” he said.

John wrote a few songs and put them on an album in an afternoon.

Then a friend asked him to make another one.

“I played it for the childcare centre to a standing ovation,” he said. “Kid’s music took over from there”.

For the next 15 years John produced children’s music DVDs, selling over 100,000.

Then he moved to children’s feature films, writing, directing and producing through his

production company Sky Pixelz.

His film The Silly Billies save the Circus features Red Symons, Wilbur Wilde and circus performers from Baz Luhrman’s Moulin Rouge and was shot in Noosa, Yandina and the historical village in Pine Rivers.

The story follows the journey of Australian children’s entertainers, The Silly Billies, who hear that their Circus friends are having trouble with their bank, they decide to help save the circus.

Mayhem follows as The Silly Billies unintentionally create a mass of havoc, which may be almost as disastrous as the threats of the unscrupulous circus bank manager.

The film screened at Cannes Film Festival and on 300 screens around Australia and New Zealand.

John’s latest film Johnny Zonkers saves the World is in development.

He said it follows the journey of a high-energy kid and is in development and explores the relationships between siblings and mates.

John is in discussion with agents on his cast and hopes to begin filming later in the year.

From Page 1 “We have been working closely with Noosa Heads SLSC, which has continued to support Peregian Beach surf lifesaving through the provision of lifesaving patrols and equipment, as well as administrative and operational support since 2014. At their cost, they also removed all the bar and gaming equipment, renovated the top floor into a training facility, a members and nippers area, reinstated the deck to meet safety regulations and refurbished the change rooms.

“Going forward, we would like to add 50 local lifesavers to our current numbers and revive previous membership activities such as regular events at the clubhouse, Sunday patrols and family BBQs in the park.”

Mr O’Brien said SLSSC were pleased to support the Peregian community, working with both the Community Advisory Board and the new Working Group, to grow the lifesaving numbers to a level where a financially and operationally sustainable SLSC becomes a reality over the next two years.

“Given the history, this is no easy task and will require broad community support. The re-establishment of the Peregian Nipper program, with the support of the Noosa Club, has been very successful and the Surf Lifesaving movement encourages the Peregian community to get behind the dedicated local lifesaving team to make the revival of the club a success,” he said Noosa Heads SLSC president Ross Fisher said: “as a Surf Life Saving Club our focus has always been to maintain beach safety in the local community while, over time, providing the Peregian community with the opportunity to re-establish their own Life Saving Club.

We most certainly look forward to supporting Leigh and the working group in maintaining lifesaving services at Peregian Beach, whilst also supporting them to ultimately achieve their goal of a new SLSC.” To become a lifesaver at the club message Peregian Surf Life Saving Facebook page and find nippers information at Peregian Nippers on Facebook.

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Vote favours environment

By Margaret Maccoll “Save where we can to spend where we must” was Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart’s catchcry on Monday when she urged fellow councillors to defer environmental grant allocations.

Debate raged at Council’s General Meeting when the allocation of environmental project grants raised issues of transparency and budget savings in Covid-stressed times.

Mayor Clare Stewart said with $300,000 of council’s environmental grants pot of $375,000 already allocated to continuing projects there was only $75,000 of the funds under the current councilors control.

But she argued for the need to retain funds where possible rather than direct them to

grant projects that had merit but were neither urgent nor time sensitive.

Cr Stewart said 4500 people were on Jobkeeper allowances in Noosa and 1500 jobs had been lost in Hastings Street alone.

“We have a fifth of job employees on Jobkeeper,” she said. “We are heading for an economic cliff.”

“All these projects have gone through the correct process and have merit but I urge you to defer funds to environmental grants to the budget.”

Cr Joe Jurisevic opposed Cr Stewart’s view, saying community groups were “chomping at the bit to get back out there” and the grants provided opportunities to upskill people with

the possibility of employment.

Cr Tom Wegener agreed it was the right time to invest in skilling people and to invest in an industry that was slightly removed from Noosa’s tourist reliant economy.

“When times are hard that’s when you spend for the future,” he said.

After consulting with a council officer it was revealed there was no evidence the projects would be employing or upskilling people.

Cr Amelia Lorentson said it was time grant applications included greater emphasis on KPIs and benchmarks as the public were calling for greater transparency to prevent them becoming the subject of “public misunderstanding and mistrust“.

Cr Frank Wilkie took offence at the implication of improper conduct, saying it was hurtful to the community groups which had made applications through correct processes.

He added the funding for the environmental grants came from the Environmental Levy which could only be used to fund environmental projects.

Councillors voted three in favour, three against funding the environmental grant projects. Cr Wilkie, as chair, used his deciding vote in favour of funding. Cr Brian Stockwell removed himself from the room because of a perceived conflict of interest.

The final decision will be made at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Thursday.

Budget trial delayed for more options

Hooray, we are opening up again!

By Margaret Maccoll Noosa Heads National Park car park finally opened on Monday and was quickly filled up with walkers and board riders. A number of other services also opened including the Noosa Aquatic Centre, Noosa Leisure Centre and Noosaville and Cooroy libraries.

Playgrounds, park seats and skate parks also opened as Noosa Council’s Covid-19 Taskforce moved with the state in easing restrictions.

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Council pay freeze tipped to save $11k

By Rose Astley Noosa councillors are planning a raft of costsaving measures in the upcoming budget to ease the load on the community.

This includes keeping rates, fees and charges as low as possible and other actions including wage freezes.

The Local Government Remuneration Commission has recommended a two per cent increase for councillor remuneration from 1 July 2020, but Noosa Council CEO Brett de Chastel, along with Mayor Clare Stewart, have decided to freeze remuneration.

Mayor Clare Stewart said it was important to “walk the talk” to minimise cost increases in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“It simply is the right thing to do given the current economic climate,” Cr Stewart said.

“Many in our community are hurting from the impact of this virus, so we simply need to do what we can to get through this challenge.”

Councillor salaries are set by the Local Government Remuneration Commission and any increase is automatically paid unless the council decides otherwise.

Remuneration for local government is set by the Local Government Remuneration Commission, an independent body that determines the annual remuneration for Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Councillors across the state.

The Commission is currently chaired by former Noosa Mayor Bob Abbot with Reimen Hii and Andrea Ranson as commission members.

The rest of the councillors will discuss the pay freeze on Tuesday, 9 June.

“We are very much part of this community

Noosa Council CEO Brett de Chastel stands with Mayor Stewart in their choice to take a ‘pay freeze’. and we are all committed to doing what we can to get through this difficult period,” Noosa Council CEO Brett de Chastel said.

Not taking the 2 per cent pay rise will result in Council saving $11,180.

Noosa Councillors postponed their decision on proceeding with the public consultation trial of Council’s budget until Thursday’s Ordinary Meeting to allow more time to weigh up their options.

At Council’s General Meeting on Monday councillors were told that delaying the budget could result in the delayed issue of rates notices and in council revenue.

A council officer told the meeting interest on rate payments of about $35m amounted to about $35,000 a month.

“We budget for interest revenue,” he said.

“It offsets a lot of operational costs for council. We would have to review that interest revenue.”

Council officers have recommended the trial be deferred until next year because Covid-19 disturbances to Council and the community have made it impractical to proceed.

Last November a Mayoral Minute was tabled proposing a trial public consultation process begin for the 2020-2021 budget to increase public sector transparency and engender trust and awareness of the cost of Council’s services and activities.

Under the trial process community groups and incorporated associations were to be invited to provide a representative to be part of a newly formed Community Representative Budget Reference Group.

Secondly all relevant documents associated with the budget deliberations were to be made available for public comment through Council’s Your Say Noosa portal and the responses collated.

Council would then have been able to take any recommendations into consideration with Council making the actual budget decisions.

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Oyster project to consult

By Margaret Maccoll When Mayor Clare Stewart promised to investigate the council funded Bring back the Fish (BBF) project if elected on 28 March retired fisherman Trevor Clarey expected an independent inquiry.

In her election campaign Cr Stewart said she “would immediately request that the CEO of Noosa Council provide all documents and explain all processes that were employed in the ratepayers funding of the failed Noosa River oyster bag ‘bring back the fish’ fiasco”.

But when Trevor met Cr Stewart last week she told him “I’ve looked at it and there’s nothing we can do. We have to honour these contracts set by the previous council”.

“Looking at it is not an inquiry by an independent person, calling witnesses, asking where’s the fish science, where’s the references,” Trevor said. “It’s so disappointing.“ However this week Cr Stewart said a community engagement process next month would give residents the chance to get more information on the Oyster Reef Restoration Project.

“This was a project supported and ratified by the previous council in July 2019 and I’ve asked for a briefing from senior staff regarding the milestones and measurable outcomes of the project,” she said.

“In addition a workshop for councillors is scheduled for later this month and I am sure this will give us the necessary information about the project, “I am also looking to hold a public forum once the new budget is adopted to provide those interested in this project to understand it, ask questions, get some clarity on its plans and ensure there is transparency and openness around the project.”

A number of public forums and engagement opportunities are also planned throughout the project.

Cr Stewart said although she has voiced reservations about the project’s significant funding, since her election, the focus has been on council’s COVID response and the formation of the Council 2020-21 budget.

“How we bounce back from COVID has been the top priority at this stage,” “In regards to the Oyster Reef Project, a contract was signed last year and funding for the three-year project is subject to specific milestones being met, so it’s cognisant of this new council to ensure that ratepayers’ money is accounted for and the milestones are achieved,” she said.

“Under the agreement, council paid the first instalment of $179,000 in August last year and any further payments are based on milestones in the funding agreement.

“I understand The Nature Conservancy has appointed a project manager and we will carefully monitor the project’s progress.”

The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation’s Bring Back the Fish project began after a 2015 study by The Nature Conservancy titled, Res-

Noosa River. toration of Noosa Estuary: An assessment of oyster recruitment.

The study found the Noosa River Catchment was considered “the best performing in South East Queensland in terms of water quality, diversity of in-stream habitats and fish production (Sunshine Coast Regional Council 2012) and therefore represents a location where restoration of functionally extinct habitats (such as oyster reefs) will likely have a high chance of success.”

TNC suggested a small-scale pilot oyster reef restoration project should be treated as an experiment and developed in conjunction with a university group. It estimated the establishment of a few trial reefs to cost $50,000$100,000 including detailed monitoring.

The BBF project, conceived by The Thomas Foundation (TTF) and Noosa Parks Association (NPA) following an expert workshop convened by TNC, has been funded by the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF), USC, Noosa Parks Association and The Thomas Foundation.

In the initial $1.5m project a University of the Sunshine Coast research team in Novem-

Photo: ROB MACCOLL ber 2017 sited 14 artificial oyster reefs, each containing nine biodegradable coconut mesh bags filled with oyster shells in the river.

At the time marine ecologist Dr Ben Gilby said the project expected spat or oyster larvae found to be naturally occurring in the river would settle on the created reefs and grow.

However in January 2019 the USC team discovered eight out of 14 artificial oyster reefs sited in the Noosa River had been irreparably damaged and had to be removed. The research team said they learnt as a method it worked.

“We got two to 10 times more fish around the reefs. In the first few months the reefs sucked the fish from somewhere else but over 1-2 years you get more recruitment of smaller fish and they survive longer in that habitat,” they said.

The USC research team was dropped from the research project with management taken over by The Nature Conservancy.

In January 2019 Noosa Council agreed in principle to commit $1.2m toward the second phase of the project.

Under the deal Council would partner with

TNC which would match the $1.2m contribution, manage the next phase of the project and seek to source a further $1.2m investment.

A $1.2m donation from TTF, contributed from TNC, kick started the second phase of the project.

Att Council’s Ordinary Meeting at the time Cr Ingrid Jackson described a USC one-year monitoring report as having a “lack of evidence ... of the current reef design forming a stable matrix”, a lack of “detailed results from fish studies” and “key areas where targets for success have not yet been achieved and would be better assessed after another year of monitoring”.

Cr Jackson did not support the deal saying the decision was being made without sufficient information, without sufficient evaluation of the oyster reef trial, without financial analysis and without due process.

Under the proposed partnership $1.3m was to be spent on installing oyster reefs, $1.1m would go toward engaging various scientists, project planning, and community liaison. And a further $1.2m, when sourced, would be used “to expand the installation of oyster reefs”.

$267m building boost to benefit tradies and more A $267 million building stimulus announced by the Premier on Tuesday will support construction sector jobs and promote investment and economic development as the state recovers from the global Covid-19 pandemic Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made the announcement as part of the Government’s second stage of the Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs plan.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Queensland’s housing and construction sector - a critical employer of skilled tradies across the state,” the Premier said.

“The stimulus package we’re announcing today will keep our tradies on the tools and the building supply chain moving, while supporting first home buyers and responding to homelessness impacts from Covid-19.

“Together, the measures in this package will deliver jobs for electricians, plumbers, carpenters, bricklayers, concreters and landscapers, as well as a wealth of new opportunities for local businesses that support their work.”

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housing construction - Works for · $100M Tradies - to boost housing supply, drive economic activity and support construction across Queensland. $50M SEQ community stimulus program further funding to local government to support minor works and projects that create local jobs in impacted areas in South East Queensland. $106M first home owner grants and regional home building boost - to re-affirm our commitment to the $15,000 first home-owner grants program for any Queensland first home buyers purchasing a new home valued at less than $750,000; and provide an additional $5,000 grant for buyers of a new home (with the home being owner occupied and valued up to $750,000) in a regional location. $10M seniors and accessibility assistance - to continue providing services for seniors and people with disabilities to conduct critical home maintenance. $1.175M regional training infrastructure - to upgrade existing TAFE training campuses.

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struction of an additional 215 new social homes by the end of next year.

“The program will support 240 jobs in construction and delivering social housing across the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Wide Bay, Moreton Bay, Toowoomba and Ipswich.

“Importantly, it will deliver even more safe, secure and affordable homes for our most vulnerable Queenslanders including women and children escaping domestic violence.”

The Premier said the support for first home-owners would see Queenslanders moving into their homes sooner while supporting the economy.

“Together with the stimulus measures we’ve announced today, buyers of a new home in regional Queensland could also be eligible to receive a grant of 5,000 for a newly built home.”

Housing and Public Works Minister Mick de Brenni said $10 million will also be invested in the Senior’s and Accessibility renovations program.

“This is a program that will help older

Queenslanders make improvements to their homes that they may have been putting off due to financial constraints and, in turn, will give our tradies a shot in the arm,” the Minister said.

“It will support works of up to $5,000 for safety, repairs, maintenance and security works to help around 2000 Queensland seniors to safely stay in their own homes.

“It might cover issues such as electrical safety, plumbing and hot water, access ramps, smoke alarms or the replacement of unsafe floor coverings, as well as major repairs to roofing or stumps and also kitchen and bathroom modifications.”

Minister de Brenni said it was expected 500 projects would commence by the end of September, a further 500 by the end of the year and another 1000 projects by the end of June next year (2021).

“We’ve worked closely with the construction and housing support industries to identify these opportunities and we are looking forward to continuing this positive engagement as the pipeline of works rolls out.”

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Flu cases take a back seat

By Margaret Maccoll Influenza hospital admissions have dropped to a third of their usual numbers due to introduced health restrictions.

The incidence of influenza and other infectious diseases has dropped as health measures introduced to prevent Covid-19 are having wide-ranging effects.

In the past week only one case of influenza has been recorded on the Sunshine Coast and only six cases across the state with the most common type being Influenza A. For the past four weeks there has only been one or two cases a week of influenza on

the Sunshine Coast.

According to Queensland Health’s weekly influenza surveillance report the number of influenza cases dropped considerably since April.

Sunshine Coast University Hospital public health doctor Rosie Muller said the restrictions on overseas travel and health precautions being practised to protect against Covid-19 had not only reduced cases of influenza but of other infectious diseases.

“It’s a really positive effect of coronavirus restrictions,” she said.

Dr Muller said almost all cases of measles

they see come from overseas but they hadn’t been seen.

Gastroenteritis outbreaks and whooping cough cases have also been reduced by Covidsafe practises.

She said the continuing reductions on infectious diseases would depend on people’s continuation of restrictions or complacency.

Dr Muller said the peak of the influenza season was still to come with an upturn of cases usually occurring from July to September and peaking in August.

She advised people to have their flu shot, particularly those in high risk groups which

includes children six months up to five years, adults 65 years and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders over six months, pregnant women and anyone with a medical condition that puts them at a higher risk.

“The combination of influenza and coronavirus can make people very sick,” she said.

Dr Muller said the public health unit was very busy preparing for the possible next stage of Covid-19 and were working particularly with aged care facilities. “We want to make sure they are well prepared,” she said.

Prevention, early detection and rapid response are the key to halting the spread of the illness, she said.

Post-Covid major changes ahead for Tourism Noosa?

By Phil Jarratt Tourism Noosa’s membership and stakeholder consultation process, which is expected to be completed this week, is likely to provide one of the foundations of the broadest review of the tourism body’s operations since it began 20 years ago.

Another foundation, of course, will be the challenging new world of tourism emerging post-Covid-19.

But Tourism Noosa chair Drew Pearson insists that while the focus will be on marketing efforts to revitalize visitor numbers safely as the pandemic recedes, the group ethos will remain “value over volume”.

And contrary to rumours circulating about Tourism Noosa abandoning its involvement in sustainable tourism practices to enable it to focus on putting bums in beds, Mr Pearson says that the board, CEO Melanie Anderson and her management’s commitment to sustainability remains strong.

“Of course, the times dictate the strategy,” he told NT, “but that has always been the case, and in fact, we were planning to bring a review forward before Covid-19 became a factor.

However, there is no doubt the pandemic has given it a sharper focus, and why we’ve sought views across the tourism industry and the broader community as to what we should be doing during the period of recovery and into the future.”

Tourism Noosa’s current strategic plan was released in 2017 as a five-year plan to 2022, but the “Noosa is full” media hype exactly a year ago, surrounding then-mayor Tony Wellington’s concern that Noosa was in danger of being loved to death, prompted closer examination of the impact tourism was having not only on the community but on the future of the industry.

These concerns are not Noosa’s alone, of course - Tourism Noosa is at pains to point out that if tourism has a critical mass here it is a long way into the future - and the global issues have been highlighted effectively by tourism analysts like Doug Lansky with his Destination X Youtube videos. But there is no doubt that Noosa has to be proactive, and Tourism Noosa’s push into sustainability has been part

of that realization.

On the other hand, Mr Pearson told Noosa Today that while destination marketing is the core activity of the organization, “the fundamental functions of destination management are, and should remain, the responsibility of Noosa Council. We need to ensure that those borders don’t get blurred.”

The story of tourism marketing in Noosa has been one of the lines getting blurred ever since it began in 1964, when the Noosa Tourist Association was formed to take over the publication and distribution of tourist brochures from the Tewantin-Noosa Chamber of Commerce.

With former Shire chairman ST Adams as president, the body went from strength to strength, hosting Noosa’s first ever tourism industry seminar in 1969. But in 1972 it fell apart over a dispute about who should be responsible for running events.

The association disbanded, handing the running of the annual Festival of the Waters Noosa’s only event - back to the Chamber of Commerce.

In the decades to follow, Noosa’s tourism body would return, morphing from Noosa District Tourism Association to a wing of the Noosa Enterprise Group to Destination Noosa and finally, 20 years ago, to the current Tourism Noosa. And, while embracing representation and ideas from other community forums, TN has grown into a formidable an independent bridge between industry and community.

Says Drew Pearson: “A great positive in Noosa is that we have a number of very active community associations that care deeply about their members’ and residents’ interests and want to contribute to the discussion and ultimately the policies adopted in the management of Noosa. This community participation can only lead to more informed decisions by our leaders and better outcomes for Noosa.”

Tourism Noosa’s strategy assessment will take place next month with an independent expert facilitator taking charge of the process.

A report on the strategic outcomes is expected to be presented to the membership and stakeholders later in the year.

Tourism Noosa chair Drew Pearson.

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Maroochydore’s first aeroplane, Maroochydore Beach, 1 February 1922. Pictured: Pioneer aviators Captain Snell and Lieutenant Bird. Pin Cushion Island in the background. The pilot landed ‘to see what place it was’. Joy flights conducted by these two WWI veterans began on Maroochydore Beach in December 1922.

First landing for smoko With the first plane having landed on the new Sunshine Coast Airport runway, it seems only fitting to reflect on how far the Coast’s aviation industry has progressed.

The first aircraft to land at Maroochydore, on 1 February 1922 was an Avro 504K, rego GAUDA, owned by the Aero flight Aviation Company, Bulimba.

It was the dire need for cigarettes, and navigating with what they thought was an accurate map which showed no township, that they decided to land on the beach and investigate.

Capt P.W. Snell and Lieut S.W. Bird were delighted to discover the town of Maroochydore.

They lamented that aviation in Queensland was hampered by the lack of available maps and stated New South Wales’ maps would not miss a township of such importance as Maroochydore.

Messrs J.T. Lowe and F. Goeths were taken up on a flight over the area and out to sea much to their enjoyment.

Great excitement was in the air during the Christmas holidays of 1926 when an aeroplane from the Eagle Aviation Company came to Maroochydore, offering flights at a moderate price.

On December 24, 1926 The Nambour Chronicle reported that if the bright weather continued, the thrill of flying through the air would prove most invigorating and there would be an opportunity to organise an inaugural series of flights, which would run daily.

The article continued “Mr T. O’Connor whom we understand is responsible for the inauguration of this pleasure, is worthy of congratulation in this endeavour to provide novel enjoyment.”

The flights were 15 minutes going south to Caloundra and then north to Coolum. Those who “flew aloft” were delighted.

A photo of a damaged plane on the beach was thought to be the same aircraft, however John Stitt in his booklet “Maroochydore Aerodrome, Aerodrome Road” offers another scenario.

Mr Leslie Kewell who won distinction as a “Ferry Pilot” during the Great War was flying in an antiquated De Havilland, which he had commented was like flying a brick, when a large sheet of three-ply was torn off by the wind from near the nose of the aircraft. It sped past the mechanic’s head towards Mr Kewell who caught it in mid-air. Nonplussed he handed it to the mechanic and landed, so repairs could be made.

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Air pageant at Maroochy Airport, Sunday 28 April 1974.

Continuing the journey, another forced landing occurred 40 miles out from Brisbane and the plane had to be abandoned on Maroochydore Beach.

In 1928 a site was selected for an aerodrome on the plain near Maroochydore Beach. The land was cleared and a landing strip marked out.

In 1930, The Nambour Chronicle reported that a commodious and suitable site at Maroochydore was expected to be set aside and work prioritised to bring it up to requirements laid down for registration by the Civil Aviation department.

In December 1930, a monster aerial pageant was advertised in The Nambour Chronicle. Attractions were aerial bombing, parachute jumping by the celebrated Captain Erho and an open pilot’s race.

It is not known when the last aeroplane landed at the aerodrome. However, a Chronicle article in November 1937 advised that after an inspection of the Maroochydore Aerodrome it would cost 2,000 pounds to improve the runway for modern aircraft. And so, the search for a new airport site began.

In 1954, a site for a future airport was proposed by the Near North Coast and Mary Valley Council Progress Associations.

Mr David Low MLA contacted Roy Kassulke, who was a bold, young pilot, and asked what would be the best way to get an airport to which Mr Kassulke advised “seek interest in the formation of an aero club”.

On May 29, 1959 a meeting was held in Nambour with 120 people in attendance - the Maroochy Aero Club was founded.

Prior to this in 1958, Fred Murray had surveyed the site which was no easy task. In his memoirs he explained that there was no bridge over the Maroochy River at Bli Bli so he and his offsiders had to row across to where they were to be met by Stewey Cook and his Massey Ferguson tractor and trailer. The track wound through sugar cane fields, dense tea-tree scrub and equally dense swarms of mosquitoes and sand flies.

A runway 2000 feet long was constructed by Pacific Paradise Development Company and was paid for by a 25 per cent Federal Government subsidy, 50 per cent State Government subsidy and 25 per cent from Maroochy Shire

Council. The Courier Mail at the time reported the development cost 3,000 pounds.

The runway had a false start when upon completion David Low contacted Roy Kassulke and asked him to come and test the runway.

He and a couple of his fellow pilots, Lindsay Mullen and Bill Edgar flew up to test the strip and found it was too soft and boggy for a safe landing. When consulted again, Roy Kassulke asked if a car could be driven up and down the strip without issues and was told it could.

As a result on Friday August 14 1959, Roy Kassulke was the very first pilot to land an aircraft on the newly constructed airstrip. The aircraft was a HT-2 Hindustani Trainer on loan from the Indian government. A day later, the bridge over the Maroochy River was opened providing access to the aerodrome from Maroochydore.

On August 12, 1961 Senator Shane Paltridge, Federal Minister for Civil Aviation, officially opened the Maroochy Airport in front of a huge crowd. Many critics slated it as a white elephant and David Low’s big mistake but it was not long before the wisdom of his foresight was realised.

The first hangar was built and in 1965 the first flying school, Sunland Aviation began lessons. The formation of the very popular Maroochy Aero Club together with the flying school laid the foundations for what was to become a bustling airport.

Over the years, the airport has had its fair share of celebrity visits, most notably Princess Diana and Prince Charles in 1983 when they flew in at the start of their visit to the Sunshine Coast.

The Sunshine Coast hosted the 2002 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) creating a huge day for the airport.

Visiting dignitaries and VIPs came from all over including Her Majesty the Queen, the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair and Australia’s Prime Minister, John Howard.

When the time is right following the impacts of Covid-19 restrictions, the airport will welcome increased flights from across Australia, Asia and the Western Pacific enhancing the Sunshine Coast’s national and global connections.

It has been a long journey from Captain Snell’s and Lieutenant Bird’s landing on a sandy stretch of beach to what is now a state of the art international airstrip.

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By Abbey Cannan As the first flight touched down at the new Sunshine Coast Airport runway, community watchdog group Flight Path Forum flagged that they will continue their campaign to have the flight paths reviewed.

An Alliance Airlines Fokker 100, flight QQ 994, was the first aircraft to touchdown on the new 2450m x 45m runway on Sunday, 11 weeks since the airport closed its terminal and temporarily farewelled its last passenger jet.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said witnessing the arrival of the first aircraft on the new runway was a both an historic event and a special moment, but not everyone in the community was as excited about the extra flights.

FPF spokesperson Vivien Griffin said their primary concern had always been the arrival and departure flight paths proposed for the new runway.

“These flight paths will affect residential areas in the northern Sunshine Coast which had no reason to believe that they would be under a flight path,“ she said.

“While the runway might be locked in concrete, we want to send a strong message to residents that it is still possible to have the flight paths reviewed and we do not intend to give up.“ Ms Griffin said their key concerns had always been two-fold.

“First, we believe there was a massive failure to consult properly with residents, particularly given the impacts from living under a flight path,“ she said.

“Due to huge outcry from residents, the Aircraft Noise Ombudsman undertook a wide ranging review of the consultation.

“Their report is now with the board of Air Services Australia and cannot be released until ASA approve its release.

“We have asked when we can expect the

Alliance CEO Lee Schofield is pictured (left) with Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Andrew Brodie. report to be released, and have heard nothing from ASA.“ The group demanded that the report be released, as Ms Griffen said communities had a clear right to view the findings of the independent Ombudsman.

“Second, we still have grave safety concerns due to the flight paths flying over a quarry at Yandina Creek,“ she said.

“Our forensic analysis of documents obtained under Freedom of Information shows that both Air Services Australia and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) appear to have made decisions based on very limited and inaccurate information.

“While Sunshine Coast Council are downplaying the safety issues now, they were expressing major safety concerns about the very same issue before the Queensland Planning and Environment Court as far back as July 2013.

“We have now provided the Common-

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wealth Ombudsman with a detailed report on this matter, seeking his investigation as a matter of urgency.

“We will also be alerting commercial passenger airlines to this issue.“ Mayor Jamieson said Council’s largest ever infrastructure project was first mooted more than 40 years ago as part of the region’s planning documents, and had been advanced substantially since 2012, as part of a suite of region-shaping projects in the Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Strategy 2013-2033.

“A project of this magnitude is a once-ina-lifetime occurrence and will be a notable highlight in the history of our Sunshine Coast,” Mayor Jamieson said.

“I have every confidence that today’s event is just the start of some exciting new opportunities ahead for the Sunshine Coast Airport and our community.”

The Sunshine Coast’s newest runway has been officially handed over to airport operators.

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Seniors join in the dance.

Dance your way to health

By Margaret Maccoll “Dance is an elixir with the power to transform older people’s lives,” says dance practitioner Gail Hewton who is on a quest to inform the population of the benefits of dance for older people.

For the past eight years Gail has run RIPE Dance providing dance experiences tailored to meet the needs of older people with respect to their physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities and aspirations.

Gail brings to her work a lifetime of dance experience as a professional choreographer, director and producer working for organisations such as Expressions Dance Company, Brisbane Powerhouse and Brisbane Festival as well as teaching at schools, universities, TAFE and in the community.

In 2018 she created a 15-minute dance film starring a cast of Noosa seniors aged 60-101 titled In a Different Space that was screened at 19 national and international film festivals in Australia, US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Brazil and Spain.

Gail has combined forces with Julie Chenery, a former executive director of Ausdance and video producer, as co-directors of GOLD Moves Australia (GMA).

Working with video production and training service Source Media, Gail and Julie have created a project earmarked by Noosa Council for a Regional Arts Development grant to create a suite of short videos to promote dance for older people to seniors, dance teachers, health workers and organisations and build on their own knowledge of video production.

“It’s just slowly expanding it. We have a big plan working with dance practitioners,” Gail said. “They’re not just teachers. They lead people in dance experiences. There are different ways of working with dance with older people.

“The wonderful thing about dance is it’s exercise in disguise.”

Dance has greater benefits to other exercise classes besides being a fun activity. Retention rates are much higher and it’s more social.

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“And we have a jolly good time,” she said.

The ageing population is increasing presenting a need for programs to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing. “Dance offers a viable solution,” Gail said. “Growing research supports this.

“The dance combination of music and movement is powerful and enticing.”

RIPE Dance has had such a very strong following, classes are at capacity and Gail cannot fulfil all the requests she receives for classes.

The situation was the same elsewhere with programs running at capacity at Queensland Ballet , Belconnen Arts Centre in Canberra and the UK’s Dance to Health, a dance-based falls prevention program, she said.

Ausdance Victoria’s research indicates insufficient dance teachers to answer the current demand throughout Australia, she said.

Gail Hewton leads the biggest sitting dance class in Noosa.

Drawing on her extensive experience as an educator, Gail initiated GMA to provide professional development for dance teachers and health workers and promote dance to older people and aged care organisations.

Gail has travelled nationally and internationally to research and develop her expertise in this field.

She has become a leader in regard to focusing on the health and wellbeing aspects of dance for older people but says there is much more scope to build on research in this area.

GMA’s mission is to optimise the health of older people by encouraging dance participation. They plan to do that by raising awareness of the many benefits dance offers by demonstrating older people participating and enjoying dance activities through videos and by increasing the supply of dance teachers offering quality programs through training.

“Unless they see older people doing it the

penny doesn’t drop,” Gail said.

“Older people are a different demographic.

There’re not enough teachers out there providing programs. They need professional development.

“Older people are wonderful to work with.

They’re enthusiastic and committed. I’m a little bit passionate about this. I’ve loved teaching them dance. It’s very rewarding.”

About 100 participants, who live independently, regularly attend Gail’s classes more than once a week and report back on its impact and their personal improvements. For the past five she has also led dance sessions for residents of a local aged care home.

Her work has been endorsed by physiostherapists, occupational therapists and aged care staff for its effectiveness for falls prevention, dementia, social connectedness and other health benefits for this population.

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Farmer’s Market thriving

By Abbey Cannan After 18 years of successfully running the Noosa Farmer’s Market, owner Shane Stanley said a localised food chain was more important now than ever.

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic putting a halt to Noosa’s tourism market, the Farmer’s Market continued to trade with support from the local community.

Not only did they stay open throughout the crisis, but they have continued to progress the industry through forming a quality assurance program and developing a new business plan.

Mr Stanley said it was an exciting time for the local food industry, as the pandemic made people more aware of the importance of a short supply chain.

“With pandemics and shutdowns, if we have a localised food system, we won’t have to worry about where our food is coming from,” he said.

“Through the local food system, the produce nutrient level is higher and basically, we get more benefits out of eating that food, not to mention helping our local farmers.”

He said one of his biggest drives was ensuring that farmers got the profits they deserved.

“One of the big issues in the industry is that from the farm to the retailer or the consumer, there are so many people involved that don’t need to be,” he said.

“It’s ridiculous how we move food around.

The more hands it goes through, the less the farmer gets.

“At the end of the day it’s up to the customer to help make that change.

“If we really support a localised food system, then we will see the economic benefit for our community.”

Mr Stanley said they have formed a Noosa and Sunshine Coast PGS (Participatory Guarantee System) Association under the brand “Local Farmer”.

Noosa and Kawana Farmer’s markets operators Shane Stanley and Ishtarlia Stanley-McVinnie with Agriculture Minister Mark Furner.

The PGS will assist local farmers, food producers and artisan makers to promote, facilitate and transition towards environmentally sustainable production in a measured way, to a national organic and quality standard that is transparent and monitored.

He said the association would work towards eliminating the use of harmful chemicals in the ecosystem.

“Organic farmers are always looking to remove harmful chemicals from food production, and they want to be able to pass that

knowledge onto every group in Noosa that is interested in hearing it,” he said.

His passion for making progress in the industry is still as clear as when he first opened the market with his wife in 2002.

“Here in Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, we’ve got so much great produce and we just wanted to bring it all together in one spot and it’s been very successful,” he said.

“When we first started in 2002 it went from people not know what a farmer’s market was and I guess when all the cooking shows be-

came popular, like MasterChef, people started paying attention to where their food was coming from.

“Our sales have gone ballistic because of the popularity of food, wanting to eat healthily and helping local producer.”

Mr Stanley said one of the biggest changes he has seen over time was the growth in the number of farmers in the region, who also want to sell directly to the customer.

“If farmers have income, they will keep farming and it all comes down to that.”

Mr Stanley said as the restrictions ease each week he has seen crowd numbers increase at the markets.

“We were only getting 1000 through the markets at one stage but now were getting back up to some decent numbers as people can move around,” he said.

“We’ve been open the whole time and now all of Noosa needs to be allowed to reopen for visitors.

“I know it’s easy to say but I encourage every business to consider opening sooner rather than later so we can get the economy and our town moving again.

“Now is the time to really get ready because the tourists are coming and we can already see that in the market.”

Mr Stanley said the pandemic triggered the development of a new business plan for the markets.

“We’re looking at everything from our waste, how we generate power at the market, what products we sell, and how manage transport to the market,“ he said.

“There’s a lot going on in our space and we’re also putting together a click and collect option for locals.

“We’re probably seven to eight weeks away from trialling that, which will also help at peak hour times.”

Taking shape: Works to start on Hilton Tce

By Rose Astley Work is set to start on the new roundabout at the intersection of Ernest Street and Hilton Terrace later this month as part of a $3 million upgrade.

The project, set to be completed by August, will see an ease in traffic congestion along Hilton Terrace during peak hour rushes.Council’s Infrastructure Services Director Carl Billingham said the intersection improvements were a key feature of the upgrade project.

“This intersection is one of the busiest in the shire and the new roundabout will improve safety while helping to keep traffic flowing, even during peak times,” Mr Billingham said.

Project Coordinator Cody Johnston said the roundabout works would be completed in two stages to minimise the impact for the many motorists that use the intersection.

“Stage one, scheduled to start about Monday 22 June, will involve upgrading drainage and widening sections of the existing intersection to accommodate the new layout,” he said.

“The second stage will involve the excavation and construction of the roundabout.

“The intersection will start to operate like a roundabout during this phase, which will allow work to be undertaken without closing off any lanes to traffic completely.

“It will be particularly important for motorists to stick to reduced speed limits and follow signage about changes to the layout of the road given how close roadworkers will be to traffic.”

Mr Johnston said there was still some works required before the whole upgrade project was complete.

“Our contractors are working hard to have the job finished before August, despite wet weather and ground conditions. They’ve also been flexible with the staging of work to reduce the impact on the community.

“For example, they resurfaced Earl Street earlier than planned to make the most of reduced traffic to Tait Duke Cottage during the COVID-19 restrictions. This will mean less impact on community groups as they return to the site now restrictions have eased.

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Boatshed to get the tick

By Margaret Maccoll

Works for the new roundabout will begin later this month, taking the project to it’s final stages. fication works, linemarking, and the last of the drainage upgrades, will be done after the roundabout and pavement works are finished,” he said.

“Connection of the shared path from Noosa Lakes Resort to Tait Duke Community Cottage

will also be completed.

“We appreciate the patience and support shown by the local community and motorists on this project, and look forward to being able to show off the finished product soon,” Mr Johnston said.

Council looks set to retrospectively approve a State Government boatshed application that proposes a modification of its built form including a reduction of 1.23m in height after voting in favour of it at Council’s General Meeting on Monday.

At the meeting Mayor Clare Stewart described the building as “an eyesore” but recognized the need for Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol to have access to the river at all times and that the proposed modifications that would bring it more into line with Noosa design.

Cr Stewart said she hoped Council would sit down with the State Government at an opportunity down the track to revisit the merits of having a shed at its current location at 2 Russell Street, Noosaville.

When built in 2017 the 7.5m shed was deemed by council to be not appropriate on Noosa River, as it was highly visible from the Noosa River Holiday Park, nearby residences and Noosa River. Removal of vegetation has meant there is very little softening of the built form.

The Department of Fisheries has since undertaken a visual impact analysis of the boat shed and worked with a local architect to improve the design of the constructed boat shed as submitted with its application.

Council’s final decision on the application will be made at its Ordinary Meeting on Thursday.

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Queensland residents that have been itching to go camping will now be welcomed back at Habitat Noosa.

Habitat Noosa owners are excited to reopen on June 19 after the COVID-19 lockdown.

The ‘Paperbark Glamping’ tents at Habitat Noosa.

One of our best is back

By Abbey Cannan The celebration after being named Australia’s Best New Tourism Business for 2020 was shortlived for this Noosa campsite.

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic quickly putting a halt to their business, Habitat Noosa owners Wade and Paul Batty took it as an opportunity to execute stage two of their master plan.

Due to easing restrictions, the 65-acre ecotourism precinct has announced its reopen-

ing on June 19, providing triple the number of glamping tents and a microbrewery on site for campers.

Habitat Noosa spokesman Wayne Poole said they were devastated after being forced to close, but the Jobkeeper program convinced the owners to go full steam ahead with improvements.

“In mid-March, the owners of Habitat Noosa, brothers, Wade and Paul Batty, proudly stood on stage at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Canberra and accepted the

award for Best New Tourism Business in Australia,” Mr Poole said.

“The celebration with the Habitat Noosa staff was amazing, however just nine days later all camp grounds and caravan parks across Queensland were directed to close due to Covid-19.

“We cannot wait to reopen to showcase our 65 acre eco camp and all the new and improved features and facilities which include, more solar powered camp sites, a new gelato bar, better food and beverage facilities.”

He said over 95 per cent of Habitat Noosa’s purchases were with local companies based in the greater Noosa local district.

“We also have strong working relationships with local accommodation outlets and tourism networks who sell tickets and promote our Everglades Eco Safaris day tours which depart from Habitat Noosa,” he said.

“We have been based in Noosa for decades and look forward to welcoming guests to Habitat Noosa from Friday 19 June when we officially reopen.”

Young eco-warriors highlighted in awards Driver caught after spree A secondary school student who has worked tirelessly to make her school a more environmentally-friendly place has been awarded the inaugural Les Hall Conservationist Award 2020.

Ella Woodborne was recognised for her work starting a Green Team at her school Sunshine Coast Grammar, which grew from a few students to a large team working on sustainability projects like waste reduction, eliminating single use plastics and introducing recycling programs, as well as fundraising to sponsor a local sea turtle.

As a tribute to Dr Les Hall OAM, who passed away in February 2019 after 40 years of major achievements in the zoology world, Sunshine Coast Council partnered with the Hall family for this inaugural award.

Mr Hall’s daughter and wildlife biologist Clancy Hall was proud to make the announcement.

The entries were judged over five criteria - leadership, innovation, environmental impacts/outcomes, social impacts and reach, and vision.

The judging panel which includes Clancy and Rae Hall representing the Hall family, Tom Murphy (Sunshine Coast Council Community Development Officer - youth) and Gabriel Conroy (University of the Sunshine Coast researcher) also acknowledged runners-up Zac McEwen and Olivia Allen who used their technical knowledge to raise the profile of marine conservation.

Their project SeaFrame aims to reduce rubbish on our beaches and in our waterways by encouraging people to share photos of themselves cleaning up the beach on social media, inspiring others to join the movement.

Ms Hall said the future was looking bright with young eco-warriors developing innovative solutions to protect our environment.

“What Ella has achieved with the Green Team, in both action and intention shows incredible passion, grit, awareness and understanding of both environmental problems and their solutions,” Ms Hall said.

“As my father offered his brightest charges, Ella will receive an opportunity to participate in a wildlife conservation field experience.

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Ella Woodburne, winner Les Hall Conservationist Award 2020 and Darren Grover, representative from the WFF discussing the prize win at the World Environment Day online event, Sunday 7 June 2020. life activity such as a Queensland marine turtle research project, valued up to $2000.

“I offer my congratulations and appreciation to Ella and to all the finalists who put in a submission and who are making a difference to their local environments.

“We had some fantastic entries including seven-year-old Logan who has been working hard to protect the blue tongue lizard population at his school; Caitlyn Turner, who highlighted marine pollution through art; a team of young coastal guardians who organise beach clean-up events in their spare time; and our runners up with the innovative SeaFrame.”

“Your community supports you and thanks you for everything you’ve done.

“As a respected researcher and conservationist, my father would be proud of the young citizen scientists in our community who are developing their own passion for the environment and taking that extra step to look after it.

“It will be wonderful to share the achievements of those who are following in his footsteps and to recognise youth who are making a difference in their local environments.”

Environment and Liveability Portfolio

Councillor Maria Suarez said she was proud council was able to support these young conservationists.

“It’s fantastic to be able to support these passionate children who have applied some creative and innovate solutions to make a positive change in our world,” Cr Suarez said.

This is the second award Ella has won for her work starting the Grammar Green Team she was also named the Young Citizen of the Year in the 2020 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards.

Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Peter Cox said the award aligned with Council’s Environment and Liveability strategy and he hoped our community was inspired by the winner’s and finalists’ actions.

“Nature and our environment is an important part of our lifestyle here on the Sunshine Coast and together we need to look after it to ensure we keep it this way for our future generations,” Cr Cox said.

“The Les Hall Award is consistent with council’s aspirational vision for the Sunshine Coast to be Australia’s most sustainable region - healthy, smart, creative.”

Sunshine Coast detectives charged a man with eight offences after two vehicles were allegedly stolen at knife point and a police car rammed last Wednesday afternoon.

It will be alleged that a 32-year-old Brisbane man was forced from his vehicle by a man armed with a knife at around 2pm on Mooloolaba Esplanade.

It will be alleged the man committed multiple offences in the now stolen vehicle, including a fuel drive off at Peregian Beach and two minor traffic crashes including ramming into the rear of a trailer being towed by a car on Maroochydore Road at around 2.20pm.

Around 3.50pm a motorist called Triple Zero in relation to the dangerous driving of the stolen vehicle as it travelled south on David Low Way. Around 4pm the vehicle clipped the side of a bus it was attempted to overtake on Sobraon Street, Sunrise Beach before abandoning the damaged stolen vehicle in nearby Driftwood Drive.

A 31-year-old parcel delivery driver from the Sunshine Coast was threatened at knife point and his van stolen in Driftwood Drive, with the van running over the concrete centre island and hitting the plants and trees as it drove off.

The vehicle was detected by police on David Low Way at Peregian Beach and Sunrise Beach.

Police followed the stolen van into Sobraon Street, Sunrise Beach, a cul-de-sac shortly after 6pm.

The van then collided with a police car, attempting to push it out of the way. The stolen van ended up on the footpath and police were able to arrest the driver.

A 31-year-old Mooloolaba man was charged with three counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle whilst adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, and two counts each of armed robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle, as well as one count of stealing.

He was denied police bail and appeared before the Maroochydore Magistrates Court last Thursday. No one was injured during these incidents.

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As Noosa Today begins a new chapter as Noosa’s only community newspaper in print, we kick off our regular history page by reflecting on the spirited group of newspapermen and women who founded the title. PHIL JARRATT reports.

Turning back the pages Isobel “Izzy” Coleman remembers it like it was yesterday.

As senior journalist at the successful Noosa Journal (which had grown into a family of Journals covering the length of the Sunshine Coast), she and her staff were summoned to a meeting with the owners, Quest Newspapers, in Maroochydore in March 2012. Completely unexpectedly, they were told that the family of titles was no longer financially viable and they were all redundant.

Izzy, who now lives on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, told Noosa Today: “We were in shock, to say the least. It was terrible in that room, people were angry, some were crying.

We’d lost our jobs and we couldn’t understand why, but even more importantly, we felt that it was Noosa’s loss too. I was close to tears myself, but I started to think practically. I could see the redundancy packages in big envelopes in a box by the wall, I knew we’d have a bit of money, so I thought, bugger it! We’ll start our own paper.”

Izzy quickly canvased the idea with Journal general manager Sue Willis, who was in, and by the end of the day they’d been joined by most of the Journal team, including distribution manager Tim Riches, photographer Andrew Seymour, admin’s Jill Drescher, sales rep Brandi Wikaira and journo Emily Black.

Izzy recalls: “As soon as news of the Journal’s closing got out, I was bombarded with calls and messages from locals who felt bad for me and the team, but also had very genuine concerns about only having one local paper.

Commercially, business owners were worried the other paper would have a monopoly and, therefore, increase advertising costs. As a community, people were worried that without an independent voice, their stories would not get told.”

The name Noosa Today came out of an early team meeting, around the same time the founders agreed to work without pay until they could generate enough revenue to guarantee survival. Says Izzy: “There was no argument about who did what - we really only had one of everything, editor, photographer and so on.

We just got on with it, pooling ideas, listening to each other, respecting each other’s contribution.

“The icing on the cake was the enormous support we received from the community.

They embraced the paper, offered help and made us feel it was all worthwhile. Locals stepped up to write for us, promote us and deliver the paper. It was truly a team effort.”

Izzy says that she’s particularly proud of the fact that they took a crazy, spontaneous idea and ran with it, and while the founders made plenty of sacrifices along the way, the formula was successful. “We launched a paper that is still running today, and that is something I will always be proud of,” she says.

Apart from original columnists this writer and Ron Lane, the founding NT team has now moved on, but the ethos of the paper, now proudly back in print and on your lawn every Friday, remains the same - to entertain, educate, and above all, give the community an independent voice.

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Toasting 101 great years

By Abbey Cannan Tewantin resident Mervyn Taylor was joined by his family and Noosa MP Sandy Bolton as he celebrated 101 years of life at Noosa Boathouse last Friday.

Mervyn’s 101 years has been filled with an illustrious career, from being an Airforce veteran, a mechanic, a driver for parliamentary staff, a cattle station worker, owning a dairy farm, flipping houses and a qualified welder.

But most importantly he has been an incredible husband to his wife, who passed away at 98, and a great father to his four children.

Eddy Taylor said his dad was a great role model and always worked hard.

“He married mum at the start of the war and he joined the Airforce,” Eddy said.

“He had a bit of a difficult life in New Guinea, he didn’t want to talk about it and it was pretty upsetting because of things that had happened.

“When he came back he had various jobs.

He flipped houses, so we moved all over Sydney.”

Eddy said Mervyn still exercised every day and loved his gardening.

“Just after his 100th birthday last year, I came home from the shop I couldn’t find him,” he said.

“Being a carer, I thought maybe he’s fallen over in the garden. I looked everywhere in the house and I couldn’t find him. I went outside and I saw a branch come out of the mango tree and there he was, six metres up in a mango tree, at 100 years old.“ Along with his gardening, Mervyn still drives and exercises every morning.

“He’s still fit, I think that’s’ the key to his health,“ Eddy said.

“He doesn’t drink, he doesn’t smoke, but he might have a scotch on his birthday or Christmas.”

One of his three daughters, Michelle Kerr said they had a great time at his birthday party,

Sandy Bolton, Jasmine Kerr, Mervyn Taylor and Sophie Kerr celebrating her 12th birthday with her great grandfather who turned 101.

The staff of the Boathouse Restaurant celebrating Mervyn Kerr’s 101st birthday.

Michelle Kerr and De Quayle celebrating with their dad Mervyn Taylor.

with four out of Mervyn’s five brothers in attendance.

“When Sandy Bolton walked up to him, he was talking to his nieces and nephews,“ Michelle said.

“I said, ‘Dad there’s someone here to see you’. He turned around and there’s Sandy with these 101 balloons in gold.

“You should’ve seen his face light up, it was like an absolute miracle and it made his day,” Michelle said.

“As a father, he took us on trips with an uncle of ours for six weeks and I reckon they were the best times of our lives, just touring around Australia and seeing what else was around back in the 60s.

“I’m just very proud of our dad, he’s got to the age he’s got and I think he’s had a lot of help along the way, especially from my brother who is his carer.

“I think it’s the spirit of the man that has kept himself alive.”

“So, a big fat thanks to Sandy for taking the time to come and enjoy the family celebration just to make my dad’s day.

“Big mention to the Boathouse restaurant, absolutely suburb, the staff down there really knew how to look after us.”

Michelle said her parents had a wonderful life together.

“Raising four children back in the 50s is quite of a feat on their own when only one parent is working,” she said.

Police catch teens on the run in Porsche Witness plea Three teenagers were charged with several offences following an alleged dangerous driving incident involving a stolen Porsche Cayenne, stretching from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast last Thursday night.

Polair tracked the stolen SUV after police attempted to intercept the vehicle around 7:30pm on the Gold Coast Highway in Surfers Paradise. The vehicle accelerated away heading north.

Polair tracked the vehicle north on the Pacific and Gateway Motorways before merging onto the Bruce Highway. At North Lakes a marked police vehicle attempted to intercept however it will be alleged the Porsche accelerated north at dangerously high speeds, estimated to be in excess of 200km/h.

At 8:40pm police deployed a Tyre Deflation Device (TDD) on the northbound lanes of the Bruce Highway in the vicinity of Pumicetone Passage. The TDD was unsuccessful and the

vehicle continued travelling north at dangerous speeds.

Polair continued to track the vehicle and around 9:15pm police successfully deployed a TDD on Caloundra Road, Caloundra West at the intersection of Ridgewood Drive. The vehicle continued driving on two rims, travelling back onto the Bruce Highway heading south.

Police on the ground followed the stolen vehicle for a further 20km at low speeds.

A police vehicle travelling in front of the stolen vehicle is alleged to have been deliberately rammed. The impact has resulted in the spare wheel dislodging from the police car and jamming underneath the stolen vehicle.

Around 9:35pm the vehicle stopped on the Bruce Highway at Landsborough.

The 17-year-old male driver and his two 16-year-old male passengers were taken into custody.

Police from the Sunshine Coast Forensic Crash Unit investigating a fatal traffic incident at Buderim on Saturday, 16 May are appealing for witnesses and motorists with dashcam footage. A 62-year-old Tewantin man died after being struck by a car on Stringybark Road at around 1.40am. Investigators are interested in speaking with anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone who may have noticed a man and woman walking down Goshawk Boulevard and into Stringybark Road between 1.30 and 1.40am. Any motorists who drove along Goshawk Boulevard or Stringybark Road between these times and with relevant dashcam footage, is also asked to contact police.

The man was wearing dark shorts, dark long sleeve top, bare feet and had short cropped hair. The woman was wearing denim shorts, dark coloured socks (no shoes), dark long sleeve top and possibly a dark coloured backpack. She had short dark coloured hair.

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There were no physical injuries to any person.

The Porsche sustained significant damage while the police vehicles involved had minor damage.

The Porsche was stolen on Wednesday June 10 around 1.20am from a home in Daisy Hill, along with a blue BMW 520D which was located abandoned at 11:30am on Wednesday at Slacks Creek.

A 17-year-old Carbrook boy was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, evasion, driving a motor vehicle without a licence, fail to provide specimen of breath and stealing.

Two 16-year-old boys, one also from Carbrook and the other from Mount Gravatt were charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and stealing.

The three teens fronted the Noosa Children’s Court.

Three people were charged with drug offences after a raid on a rural property near Noosa last Wednesday uncovered a caravan and shipping container allegedly set up as hydroponic grow houses.

Police will allege officers from Noosa Criminal Investigation Branch, who executed a search warrant on the address on Campbells Road in Cootharaba, also located amphetamines, cannabis, implements, ammunition, an imitation pistol and a sum of cash.

A further search of the property resulted in the discovery of 152 Cannabis plants in three separate areas which included the caravan and shipping container.

Police also seized a suspected stolen Suzuki motorcycle re-identified with false VIN number.

Two men and a woman were arrested at the location and transported to Noosa police station.

A 31-year-old Pomona man has been charged with three counts of possess dangerous drugs and one count each of produce

dangerous drugs, contravene accesses information, possess things used in commission of crime, possess utensils, possess tainted property, possess suspected proceeds, possess property suspected being used in the commission of a drug offence, and authority required to possess explosives (ammunition).

A 33-year-old Cooroibah woman has been charged with three counts of possess dangerous drugs, two counts of enter premises by break, and one count each of contravene accesses information, possess utensils, possess things used in commission of crime, and possess property suspected being used in the commission of a drug offence.

A 38-year-old Sunrise Beach man has been charged with two counts of produce dangerous drugs, and one count each of contravene accesses information, possess things used in commission of crime, possess utensils, fail to dispose and possess tainted property.

All three were bailed to appear in Noosa Magistrates Court on August 11.

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The Hotseat Phil Jarratt In one of the closest results on record, TONY WELLINGTON lost the Noosa mayoral election in March.

For his first media interview since the election, the writer, artist, photographer and environmentalist spoke to Noosa Today’s Phil Jarratt.

We’re a couple of months out from the election. Have you had time to consider the future yet, what comes next?

I’ve been pretty active since the election already. I had a number of projects sitting on the shelf that I’ve been able to take down and throw myself at, including a couple of book projects. There’s always an upside to down, and the upside here is that I can re-engage with parts of myself that I had to suppress during eight years of council work, going back to my more creative pursuits.

You’re nudging up towards the official retirement age, so is that a consideration, or do you see a new career beckoning?

I’ve always reinvented myself according to needs at the time, so I’ll continue to do that. I can’t ever see myself retiring, I love to work and keep myself busy.

Any consideration of public office in the future, standing for election?

At this point in time I’ve got no intention to re-engage in politics in an active way, but anything could happen down the track. I’m always open to new possibilities, it’s about being open to possibilities and capitalizing on them when they fall at your feet.

And speaking of, without wishing to drag you back through the detail of the election, obviously it was unusual for a number of reasons, most importantly because the pandemic was unfolding as it happened, so you had to be campaigning while you presented the hard facts of Covid to the community via video on a daily basis. What kind of stress did that place you under?

One of the issues for a sitting councilor or mayor is that they have to perform their normal council duties at the same time as campaigning, but as you say, this was an exceptional case because of the unfolding pandemic, so there was work to be done that could not be ignored, including messaging to the community what council’s response was.

On top of that there was the issue of so many people wanting to vote but who weren’t prepared to leave their houses to do so.

There weren’t enough postal votes, telephone voting was inefficient, and there was mounting anger that the election was going ahead anyway. I won’t voice an opinion as to whether it should have or not, but those were the facts.

I guess there was also the frustration of the failure of the Electoral Commission website to deliver accurate figures in a very tight election?

Yes, and not only was ECQ failing to deliver accurate figures but people were going to social media looking for information rather than opinions.

I think social media played a larger role in this campaign than previously, and it will continue to do so in future campaigns at all levels of government, which is problematic in that it brings up a whole world of issues around gatekeeping of factuality.

So how were your stress levels?

I’ve never enjoyed campaigning, and I’ve been through a number of them, including elections for both Noosa and Sunshine Coast councils, the de-amalgamation referendum and the mayoral campaign. It’s my least favourite part of being in politics. I don’t enjoy the cut and thrust, I don’t enjoy the misinformation or the personal vilification that occurs. As Churchill said, democracy is the worst system but it’s better than any others that have been tried from time to time.

Tony Wellington relaxes by the river.

Does it get grittier the smaller the pond is? I mean local government as opposed to state or federal?

Misinformation is spread in elections at every level. Federal Labor’s assertion that the Coalition was going to dismember Medicare, for example. A campaign tactic based on no factuality whatsoever.

So what you get in campaigns is a lot of misinformation, and what you often don’t get is a real feel for what the personality of a candidate is, let alone what their capability is for the job.

That’s one of the great frustrations of the democratic process.

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But your future is in Noosa?

Yes, I still have a great passion for this place, the best place on earth. Certainly the best place to sit out a pandemic.

They say every cloud has a silver lining, and while you’ve lost an election, you’ve gained a new surfboard, I believe.

Yes, a locally-made surfboard was my consolation prize, and I’m very pleased with it, thanks Tully, and I’ve been getting good use out of it in recent weeks.

One of the real upsides, I have to say, two months along from the election, is that I’m much fitter now than I was during my time as mayor, because I’ve been able to find time to exercise thoroughly and daily.

I know I said we were going to look forward not backward, but can you just share with us what you regard as the highlights of your term as Noosa’s mayor?

I think establishing a genuine and realistic approach to the issue of climate change, and championing climate change, were both very important to me.

But other aspects are more hidden, for example the efforts I put in on the State Regional Planning Committee to make sure that their state plans did not make significant changes to Noosa and its approach to development.

We ran a very successful financial council, we created great infrastructure, like the boardwalk, we advocated for the Local Government Association’s endorsement of the Uluru Statement, we created the ground-breaking YurolRingtail land deal that will see 2400 hectares of new national park ... there were many highlights and I was very fortunate to have some great councilors to work with.

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On The Soapbox Ingrid Jackson

The Noosa Plan, a balance The Noosa Plan - which provides the underpinnings for what Noosa can become - has a large influence over what we are allowed do locally. It controls how we use land, what buildings we can construct and what businesses are allowed, all matters affecting Noosa’s economy, environment and lifestyle.

There are two broad views of the Noosa Plan. One is that it is a strict rulebook about what can be done and what can’t. The other is that it is a guide about what we want Noosa to be. To me, the view that any plan is set in cement is simplistic black and white thinking.

During the recent council election, there was pressure on councillors to commit to a rule bound approach. One incumbent councillor urged, “Keep out candidates who would go through the new Noosa Plan like a virus”.

Vivid rhetoric but unhelpful when it comes to working out what’s best for the community.

And the former president of Sunshine Coast community group OSCAR mused about revealing how often each councillor had voted against staff recommendations about developments, implying that such voting behaviour should be outed before the elections.

The former mayor claimed that a judge once told Noosa Council that sticking to the plan gave the court the ability to uphold standards.

And there were also frequent claims - not borne out by the facts - that the council had won every appeal it defended.

But whether exaggerated or not, these assertions gave the impression of an almost biblical reverence for the Noosa Plan. Black and white thinking along the lines of, “Stick rigidly to the plan - good; be flexible - evil”.

It was as if councillors themselves had no right to independent judgement. In the real world, there are occasions when it makes sense to override a plan to achieve good outcomes for the community. Indeed, this necessity is recognised in Queensland planning law, which allows applications for ‘material change of use’. In plain language this means councils are permitted to approve deviations from a plan, as you would expect in a sensible world.

How can a plan get it right in every instance over the 10 or more years of its life? Quite simply, it cannot.

Situations change, laws change, needs change, lifestyles change, community expectations change - there are many factors to be taken into account.

The gap between the original plan and the needs of a community become wider as the plan ages. In Queensland, local government planning schemes are intended to have a 10-year life. Yet the 2006 Noosa Plan, which should have been replaced in 2016, is still in operation.

Former Noosa councillor Ingrid Jackson jumps up on the soapbox to expound her views on the Noosa Plan.

That original plan moved through changing circumstances - boom times, the global financial crisis, recovery, and now the coronavirus pandemic. No plan could have anticipated all that.

So councillors need good judgement and an appreciation of the conditions they’re operating in when it comes to making decisions.

No black and white application of decade old thinking can suffice. More mature and flexible consideration is required.

Local government law says a council is the authority on local matters and it allows councillors discretion in decision-making. And Queensland planning law intends some flexibility, not a rigid, one size fits all approach. It defines development assessments to be outcome focused, not only rule bound.

There are promising signs that new Noosa mayor, Clare Stewart, has a firm grip on this re-

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There was a strong feeling in Noosa that it did not fairly take into account the views of the whole community. In reviewing the plan, Noosa councillors have the opportunity to address the changing circumstances while ensuring the equilibrium between community, economy and environment that we want for Noosa is achieved.

That requires balanced, not black and white, thinking.

Councillors who do a good job of representing residents’ interests - which is what they are elected to do - need to be committed to that balance. They do not see things as black and white.

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ality. One of the problems Cr Stewart has to address is that the yet to be finalised new Noosa Plan is based on pre-coronavirus assumptions.

Drafted during a period of economic buoyancy, the new Noosa Plan is unlikely to sufficiently take into account the devastating uncertainty of the epidemic. We’ve all seen the impacts it’s had on jobs, incomes, workplaces, the necessary shift to working from home, and the need for innovation and entrepreneurship for survival.

Care will need to be taken to ensure the new Noosa Plan supports livelihoods by facilitating Noosa’s traditional economic sectors and encouraging new endeavour and flexible characteristics of workplaces, including home-based businesses.

As it happened, the new plan failed to gain final state government approval before the recent council election. (This is disputed by then

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After extensive community consultation, the new Noosa Plan was sent to the Queensland Government for approval which was granted, “subject to conditions” on 18 February, 2020, Cameron Dick, the Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, writing, “I am pleased to advise that the council may proceed to adopt the proposed planning scheme, subject to the enclosed conditions”.

Noosa Today understands that one of the “enclosed conditions” (eight in total) required Council to publish a guide explaining the regulatory requirements for operating short-term accommodation, and also to monitor the impacts of the scheme’s approach to short-term accommodation. There was no request to change the scheme itself, just to monitor its impact.

A town plan is basically a contract between council and community, giving residents an understanding of what development to expect.

State approval with conditions is the norm, rather than the exception, but Noosa Today understands that NSC’s legal advisers raised some concerns about the wording in the State planning instruments which prevented the new Plan being adopted before the March local government elections.

The Noosa Plan can be adopted and enacted by the current council if there is a clear majority of four votes. If there is not, the council can reassess and redraft the plan, which might take up to 18 months, plus a new period of community consultation. We understand an adoption vote has yet to be scheduled.

- Ed Are you passionate about a local issue and would like to jump on to our Soapbox to get it off your chest? Feel free to send your rant to the Noosa Today team at newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au and we will happily consider it for publication.

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Essential part of life Thanks so much for returning to print.

When newspaper moguls decide to axe the print media, for us ‘oldies’ who grew up with books in education - when when punctuation, spelling and sentence structure were important in your progress as an individual (it’s also called ‘discipline’) - they kill off an essential part of our lives?

It’s devastating.

Whether it be about wanting to know about local issues, getting updates on Covid-19, or doing a crossword or sudoku, the print media can be a lifeline to get you through the day and feel connected to your community.

Thanks Noosa Today for being a very important part of where we live.

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Clever move How clever to reinvent Noosa Today to fill the gap that will be left after the demise of Noosa News and the Sunshine Coast Daily.

Full size too, with a glossy real estate guide.

You’re onto a winner here.

Advertisers, keen to tap the spending power of your readers, will flock to you.

And people who enjoy reading newspapers and following local events will be extremely grateful.

While l found my copy at Tewantin Marina I’d love to see deliveries resume to Noosa Civic.

Y. Bate, Noosaville.

Mission accomplished I could not allow the rebuilding of the bridge at the underpass at Sunshine Beach to pass without a mention of its significance to the development of this whole area.

At that time Peter Sharpe was manager at Peregian Beach for T.M. Burke whose company was responsible for opening up the coastal strip from Coolum, including Sunshine Beach.

They had a vision of a coastal road linking Coolum to Noosa, then a small fishing and secret holiday place.

My husband Keith Fitzpatrick was with Alan Collin, one of their salesmen. Peter wrote expansively of the need for this bridge and I would like to quote from his history of the time Up Rose An Emu, in his own words… “the topography of the land on the northern boundary of the (Sunrise) caravan park was such that it rose up with a depression on the western side… excavating a road through this rise and making a bridge on the highway at its highest point… could provide access for the residents of the future estates to the beachfront by means of a traffic underpass”.

The company agreed to build this. “The estimated cost of the bridge and its abutments in 1970 terms was $80,000. This entailed the construction of Tingira Crescent to the highway and the start of work… excavating through the hill… to make the cutting under the future bridge. This caused disruption to traffic for several weeks. The contractors for the bridge works experienced problems as the huge concrete piles they were driving in found terrific resistance in the white sand (caused by) floaters; these were large slabs of indurated sandstone scattered through the white sand”.

An official opening took place with “invitations sent out to local politicians, councillors and the public. Mr David Low MLA and Cr Ian Macdonald (Noosa Shire Chairman) officiated; Mr Peter Lightfoot representing the company.

Mr Low unveiled the plaque commemorating the event. This “stainless steel plaque struck highlighting the date, time and personalities officiating… was mounted on the southern bridge support wall. Unfortunately… within a couple of weeks the plaque had been stolen” and has not been recovered.

Tables and chairs were set up on the road beneath the new overpass where quite a reasonable crowd gathered. It really was an exciting day, to know that the Coastal Highway was now complete and T.M. Burke’s vision finally realised.

There are a few of us who are still around and remember. I don’t know where the plaque ended up, but hope that whoever has it will now know it’s true history.

Quotes from Up Rose An Emu, a book of recollections by Peter Sharpe 2009 (pp 148-150).

Words in brackets my own to simplify material.

Valda Fitzpatrick, Peregian Beach.

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Sunset at Laguna Bay.

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Beautiful days and great views on the Coastal Walk!

A good read

In the wrong spot

Noosa Today was a welcome arrival on my lawn just as I was about to settle down and watch the Eels overcome the Panthers and continue with their march towards the finals/ premiership of 2020 in this one off season’s game that “stops a nation”.

Whoops. It’s been one of the main contenders to get the country up and moving again even though Covid-19 will carry the title “it stopped a nation” into history.

I read of doubts now if the Melbourne Cup will run on the first Tuesday in November.

They can’t be that cruel/stupid. Or can they?

Anyway reading the article Burglars Back Off by Margaret Maccoll was good news and the reasons for it in this on/off year of 2020.

I just wonder if another reason could be that burglars do have some feelings, like perhaps self-preservation and now consider the chance of contacting Covid-19 from invading someone else’s space is not worth the risk.

I doubt if they have the mentality to work out what “social distancing” is so it can’t be that. Then again they do wear masks and gloves so it has to be the “fences” who relieve them of their ill-gotten gains.

Maybe a sign on the front gate “Beware Of The Virus” could be considered for the future.

Ernest Wright, Sunrise Beach.

I write to question the Arcare Aged Care Development in Goodchap Street, Noosaville.

The 90-bed facility is nearing completion and I believe it will create major parking and traffic problems.

I think it is in the wrong area - the hospital roundabout will be chaotic because there is already insufficient parking for this growing facility.

The aged care site was zoned residential and the development was outside the town plan. There were 108 submissions to council - 98 were objections - while 52 car spaces are meant to cater for approximately 178 workers and visitors.

Other more suitable medical offices were rejected, so why was this development approved?

Thankfully they can’t blame the new mayor.

John Lobb, Peregian Springs.

Newcomers disappoint Councillor Amelia Lorentsen, who on the hustings gave me a lecture on respect, needs to heed her own words, as she has shown a lack of respect for the many volunteers in our shire’s environmental groups.

In seeking to defer the latest round of envi-

Picture: SANDI VAN DER STER ronmental grants, she stated that these grants “are the subject of public mistrust and misunderstanding”.

She then added insult to injury by stating that, “we need to manage the risk of fraud and corruption”. Such speculative statements are ill-considered, and insulting, to both the people who assess these grants, and to their recipients.

These grants are funded under the Environmental Levy, which means that the money can’t be used for any other purpose than those designed under the Environmental Grants Policy. Progress reports and acquittals are required of the recipients.

It was very disappointing that three of our newest council members - Lorentsen, Stewart and Finzel - voted against making these grants.

I hope that their reluctance to do so is due to inexperience.

Might I suggest that all three of them get out and engage with the members of these groups and become better acquainted with the work that they do.

These groups are made up of dedicated volunteers who make a great contribution to giving people knowledge and skills, as well as keeping our shire attractive to visitors, and such a beautiful place in which to live.

Joy Ringrose, Pomona.

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Back in the swing Playgrounds have been unwrapped, swings untied and the kids returned to the playgrounds on the weekend after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted at Noosa Council parks.

Korah just hanging out.

Dani and Elsie

Sergio Cardoso and Lakai

Noah, Tempest and Saraya on the ropes at Pirate Park.

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Denim the style in Cooroy A queue of customers lined up every day since last Wednesday to score a bargain in Lifeline Cooroy’s annual denim and country wear sale. The annual sale has become an institution in Cooroy. This year because of Covid-19 restrictions the sale was conducted in the Lifeline store in Maple Street and items will continue to be sold through the shop.

Kelly Dean and Mikayla Dunstan go for denim.

Julz fits out Daisy and Jude.

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Colleen Boak with plenty of choices in the store.

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Recruits are wanted

The Pomona Fire and Rescue Service Station are looking for new members.

Cooroy CWA will hold Cent Sales on Saturday 11 July, 2020 at the CWA Hall in Maple Street.

Doors open at noon and the sale starts at 1.30pm. Admission $ 2 per person. Afternoon tea will be served. All welcome.

For inquiries phone Wendy on 5447 6140.

Wide Bay salutes their service Wide Bay will remember the service and sacrifice of our Australian Defence Force personnel through two grants from the Morrison Government’s Saluting Their Service commemorative grants program. The Cooroy-Pomona RSL SubBranch will receive $10,000 to update the RSL’s Memorial Park, to provide a place where the service of Navy, Army and Air Force personnel can be acknowledged and remembered.

Amazon coming All necessary training is provided.

Recruits will assist in any emergency call outs, including bushfires.

ment, working together and using our own individual skills for the benefit of the team to achieve the outcome we want.

Successful applicants will go through a training process on a weekly basis at the station, plus a two week initial recruitment program where they will learn basic fireman skills, which are then reinforced every week.

Everything is provided through the fire ser-

vice from equipment and uniforms, Mr Mardon said this is paid position and any work done for the emergency response will be compensated.

Mr Marsdon said those keen to apply should first research the role online at the QFES website (where applicants must also apply for the role) and then visit the station on a Tuesday evening when training is taking place to meet the crew and further discuss the role.

$10,000.”

Head teacher Julie Lightfoot said the group was voluntarily working to restore North Arm’s heritage listed School of Arts Hall.

“We first walked in these doors a year ago today so it’s been a long process and it’s still going but we’ve made great progress and the community has really helped us out,” Ms Lightfoot said.

“We’ve been renovating to give ourselves a fit-for-purpose venue as well as opening it back up to the local community so that they can get back in and use it as well.”

The funding will be used to continue restoration as well as purchase a small hot water system, fridge, urn and vacuum cleaner for the volunteers to use.

Ms Lightfoot said physical culture was

growing in popularity.

“Physical culture - we call it physie for short - basically is a combination of a variety of dance styles based around fitness and posture and strength so we combine all those elements together,” she said.

“We have about 70 members and we have a lot of multi-generational members as well, so we have mothers, daughters and some grandmothers. It’s lovely to have various generations of the one family in the one sport together.”

Hoofbeats Sanctuary has also been recognised with a Volunteer Grant.

Funding of $5,000 will be used to train volunteers as mentors and in first aid.

Hoofbeats is a horse rescue sanctuary and also runs equine assisted learning programs predominantly for children at risk.

Student art highlights Indigenous issues Noosa District State High School Year 12 Social and Community Studies students have been delving into very important, topical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues this term, including the Black Lives Matter movement to develop an understanding of the inherent issues, whilst considering a cultural event that showcases art as activism.

NDSHS Indigenous Liaison Officer Kajal Charlton joined the class last week to provide his insights and understanding of indigenous issues assisting the class with this term’s unit of work, Art in the Community.

Mr Charlton developed an instant rapport with the Year 12s.

He shared personal stories from his childhood, describing for the students what it was like to grow up with an Aboriginal dad and an Italian mum and the difficulties faced being theonly “black kid” in a large all-boys private school.

Mr Charlton spoke to the students about

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Noosa volunteers unpaid but not unvalued The Sunshine Coast Physical Culture Club is head over heels about a $4,990 Federal Government grant recognising the work of local volunteers.

Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien has announced 18 groups across his Sunshine Coast electorate will share in $60,000 from this year’s Volunteer Grants program.

“The work of our volunteers may be unpaid but it is definitely not unrecognised,” Mr O’Brien said.

“From sporting clubs to service organisations, their contribution brings communities together and helps deliver vital services to those in need.

“I am delighted to announce that locally both North Arm’s Physical Culture Club and Doonan’s Hoofbeats Sanctuary will share in

IN BRIEF Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch is the peak national not-for-profit organisation supporting self-funded retirees.

Annual membership fees have been halved because of Covid-19 and our meetings will be via Zoom until further notice.

The group’s core business is information sharing and advocacy. One of the current advocacy issues is the Retirement Income Review.

The final recommendations by the Senate will be available from late July, 2020. This will directly impact all working Australians, and especially retirees. For further information telephone 0478 479 049 or email: airnoosasecretary@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/AIRNoosa

By Rose Astley Pomona Fire and Rescue is looking for new recruits to join its emergency response team as auxiliary firefighters.

An auxiliary firefighter works on an ‘on-call’ basis to respond to any emergencies within the community, including car crashes, bushfires and structural fires.

Veteran station manager Paul Mardon has been serving the Pomona community as an emergency responder for 15 years, and he is now looking to extend his team.

“We’re looking for people that live in the Pomona area, they need to be a reasonable distance from the station so they can respond in a timely matter.”

Mr Mardon said applicants need to have a desire to help their local community.

“As auxiliary firefighters we do exactly the same job as any other fire station but we are on an on call basis, the majority of auxiliary firefighters have primary employment and hopefully they can be released from that employment to respond to incidents,” Mr Mardon said.

“We respond to any type of emergency within our area, which includes road traffic crashes, structural fires like house fires and wildfires, search and rescue if required, response during cyclones and we do a lot of community education with schools and community groups.

“Basically anytime the community feels as though they need assistance, we are available to respond to that.

Mr Mardon said anyone over the age of 18 is able to apply for the role, though it’s important that people are physically and mentally equipped for the position.

“Anyone who is in good health is able to come talk to us and go through the process,” Mr Mardon said.

Mr Mardon said successful applicants would have to be great team players, as the role is based strongly around working in a team.

“The job that we do can’t be done by individuals, it’s centred around a team environ-

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his struggles with his identity and bullying at school and working as an apprentice boilermaker in Far North Queensland under the direction of a racist and misogynistic boss.

Endemic racism in Australia was discussed, which Mr Charlton evidenced through a study by the Australian National University published last week that found three in four Australians hold a negative view of indigenous people.

He encouraged the students to consider ways to mitigate racist stereotypes and prejudice. Year 12 student Amber Cameron was excited to learn from Mr Charlton, as she too identifies as Aboriginal.

“Kajal is a fascinating man, with a real knack for engaging and empowering those who are indigenous as well as those who are not,” Amber said.

The students looked forward to showcasing their new understandings of Aboriginal culture and identity into their cultural event.

Noosa District State High School Year 12 Social and Community Studies students with Indigenous Liaison Officer Kajal Charlton.

The Premier has announced global e-commerce giant Amazon will build a massive multimillion dollar hub in Queensland - thanks to strong support from property group Goodman and the Palaszczuk Government.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said construction on the Brisbane facility would start immediately creating more than 170 construction jobs and an additional 200 jobs once up and running by Christmas.

“As the state recovers from the impacts of COVID-19, Amazon’s commitment is a clear indicator of its confidence in our economic recovery and I’m proud that my government is playing a key role in facilitating their investment in Queensland. We are 100 per cent focussed on getting Queensland working again and that’s why I’ve directed my Ministers to fast-track projects that will create jobs for Queenslanders as part of our Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs plan.”

Restocking around the clock Queensland supermarkets and essential businesses will be able to continue restocking their shelves 24 hours a day after laws introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic were extended by the Queensland Government.

Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said the legislative amendments would now be in place until 31 October 2020.

“These temporary laws were set to expire 20 June, but I’ve extended the period until the end of October,” Mr Dick said.

“These laws don’t change trading hours, they simply ensure the additional loading and restocking required right now can take place.”

Specialist breast care nurses Vital physical and emotional support for Queenslanders with breast cancer will continue as $2.4 million in funding for seven specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses is secured thanks to the Palaszczuk Government.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Steven Miles announced the funding of $830,164 a year for three years that will support seven of the McGrath Foundation’s 22 specialist nurses working across the state.

“Breast cancer is estimated to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, affecting 1 in 7 women, and as incidences increase so too does the need for these specialist nurses,” Deputy Premier Miles said.

“McGrath Breast Care Nurses do a fantastic job providing support and care to patients through every stage of their breast cancer treatment.

“I’m pleased to be able to support the McGrath Foundation with this funding, which will ultimately help Queenslanders and their families in what is undoubtedly a very tough time.”

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Hope restored for habitat

By Rose Astley Earlier this month Noosa Landcare began work in Burgess Creek to clear and restore the area to its former glory.

The area is a known habitat for the Glossy Black Cockatoo, an endangered species that can only be found in South East Queensland and North East New South Wales.

The Burgess Creek area was once a sanctuary for the birds, but in the last 20 years or so, the area has become overrun with strangler vines that have completely covered the ground and trees.

Project organiser and Sunshine Beach resident Ben Alexander has been a driving force behind the initiative, playing an extremely active role in ensuring the restoration of Burgess Creek and Rainbow Park.

“Burgess Creek is a pretty important environment for the Noosa area, it’s the only freshwater creek that cuts through the dunes and out to sea.

“The creek is a watering hole for the Glossy’s who will sit down there to drink and feed from the native trees,” Mr Alexander said.

The initiative has attracted attention from around 200 locals who have signed up to volunteer in the project, but due to COVID-19 the community group has been put on hold until further notice.

Though the Burgess Creek Project is volunteer based, Noosa Council, Noosa Landcare and UnityWater are stakeholders in the project, with Noosa Council and UnityWater committing financially.

Community Bushland Care Officer Ryan Heeney has been an asset in educating the volunteer groups about the vital ecosystem.

“The Burgess Creek project site is recognised as potential habitat for 18 animal species that are listed as endangered, vulnerable or near-threatened.

“This includes Koalas, Powerful Owls and the iconic Glossy Black-Cockatoos, which use the site for drinking, feeding and roosting.

“The site is also potential habitat for 12 species of plants that are listed as endangered, vulnerable or near-threatened.

“It provides a significant connection between Noosa National Park and the 11km of dunal vegetation within the shire which is otherwise blocked by housing development.

“Wetland vegetation on the site cleans the water before it enters the ocean.

“Unfortunately, the site has become infested with invasive exotic plants that, if left unchecked, will completely destroy an ecosystem and eventually degrade or eliminate the above values.

Environmental Services Manager Craig Doolan said Council was pleased to support the volunteers in their efforts to improve the area.

“They’ve done a tremendous job over the past couple of years removing weeds and creating a habitat for Glossy Black-cockatoos in Rainbow Park at Sunrise Beach,” Mr Doolan said.

Burgess Creek was once a Melaluca forest, now overrun with weeds and vines.

The Glossy Black Cockatoo is an endangered species that uses the freshwater creek for water.

Volunteers taking part in the clean up of Burgess Creek area.

“They’re really keen to get stuck into weeding the Burgess Creek area and improving the habitat through there, which we’re pleased to help them with.

“As with all of our Bushland Care Program volunteers, we’re providing training, assistance and plants to support them.”

Mr Doolan said Council staff had worked with contractors to remove weeds that were choking the paperbark trees in the area.

Mr Alexander said the support from the community has been overwhelming with local community groups contributing to the project.

The Noosa Men’s Shed have built close to a dozen nesting boxes for the Glossy Black Cockatoo’s as well as roosting boxes for flying foxes out of locally sourced, recycled hardwoods.

Mr Alexander is keen to keep the momentum of the project up and hopes to launch

some educational workshops for the community in the near future.

These could include weed and wildlife identification, photography workshops and native plant information sessions to help the community make their gardens more ‘native friendly’.

“Information sessions like these wouldn’t cost the community anything, but it’s about engaging people around the creek and the project,” Mr Alexander said.

Volunteer work is likely to start back up next year, in the meantime Council groups will be tackling the ‘heavy lifting’ side of the project.

To keep up to date with the initiative, details can be found on the Burgess Creek Project Facebook page or sign up to receive informative emails via the Burgess Creek Project website.

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Noosa Men’s Shed - Glossy Black Nesting Boxes.

Virtual ‘check in’ from Queensland Governor His Excellency Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey has “checked-in” to check on the Noosa community to see how the region is coping with COVID-19.

On June 12, Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart and Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie chatted with His Excellency in a virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams.

His Excellency was in Noosa earlier this year, prior to COVID-19, to congratulate the emergency service personnel and volunteers for their efforts during the bushfires that struck the region late last year.

Cr Stewart said it was an honour to have a chat to His Excellency and invited him to visit the shire again when the timing is right.

“We spoke about the new council, our vision for the future and how our community had done a tremendous job in combatting the coronavirus,” Cr Stewart said.

“His Excellency spoke warmly about Noosa and mentioned his intention to contact some local business operators who have been impacted by the pandemic.”

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His Excellency checked in with Noosa Council over video chat.

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Local artists set to shine Local artist Rowley Drysdale will be debuting his latest works at a brand new pop up art gallery in Cooroy, opening June 18.

Space became available in a former Commonwealth bank building and a pop up gallery has been formed to showcase a mix of mediums and artists.

Alongside Rowley’s latest creations there will be colourful paintings and mixed media from Quixotica’s other artist Sarah Therese, abstract landscape paintings from local artist Trevor Purvis and contemporary ethnic style jewellery by Beryl Purvis.

Get to know the artists: Rowley Drysdale is an artist working primarily in ceramics, sculpture and mixed media assemblages. He is known as one of Australia’s foremost ceramic artists, with his practice spanning four decades. Rowley has a special interest in wood fired work and the development of glazes. He has been a highly respected tertiary educator of visual arts for more than 20 years with a Master of Arts (Research) from Monash University.

Rowley has worked and exhibited widely in other countries including Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore and New Zealand and is a vocal advocate for handmade objects, craftsmanship and innovation.

Rowley is based at Quixotica Art Space in Cooroy, where he makes and fires all his work, and teaches ceramics.

Sarah Therese has been making art for almost ten years, with a particular passion for drawing, painting and ceramics. Her work is distinctive for its focus on colour, details and texture. These features are apparent in her ceramics, paintings and mixed media work.

While Sarah sometimes indulges her love for watercolours and ink, most recently she has been painting with acrylics, in a loose abstract style. Sarah also enjoys wheel throwing and decorating ceramics.

Since 2016, Sarah has been grateful to create in the beautiful peaceful surrounds of Quixotica Art Space in Cooroy, which inspires many of her creations.

Beryl Purvis grew up in Rhodesia and went to Art school in South Africa where she studied textile design. She has travelled to many corners of the world where her passion for all things decorative and beautiful was further kindled. Beryl has collected beads and inspiration along the way. Many of the beads in her work are from tribes in the mountains of North Africa, Nepal and Afghanistan.

In recent years, Beryl and her husband Trevor have explored remote deserts and tracks here in Australia, being inspired by the colours and textures seen nowhere else in the world. She has now settled in Cooroy and has the time to pursue her passion.

Beryl hopes her jewellery will bring the spir-

Rowley Drysdale works with primarily in ceramics, sculpture and mixed media assemblages. He is known as one of Australia’s foremost ceramic artists.

The Cooroy pop up will be open from June 18. it of joy and adventure to all those who wear it.

Award winning artist Trevor Purvis is an energetic painter. He paints numerous, quick, loose paintings on paper in the outback before returning to his studio.

Working from bush studies, he paints in oils, mostly on board. The results are vibrant, joyous and colourful paintings that are bound to bring enjoyment to the viewer.

Trevor travels for months on end with his wife Beryl, painting in extremely remote Australian locations. He has exhibited in solo shows in Perth, Melbourne and Cooroy.

Exhibition details: Thursday June 18, from 5 pm until 7.30 pm at the POP UP ART gallery, 32 Maple Street Cooroy.

The gallery will also be open on Fridays (10 am to 3 pm) & Saturdays (9 am to 2 pm) for the next few weeks.

Rowley’s popular workshops and classes for potters will also recommence from August onwards.

If you are interested to learn about wheel throwing, raku firing or glaze making, more information can be found at https://www.rowleydrysdaleart.com.au/workshops

Award winning artist Trevor Purvis is an avid painter.

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Many of the beads in Beryl Purvis’s work are from tribes in the mountains of North Africa, Nepal and Afghanistan.

Sarah Therese Sarah Therese has been making art for almost ten years, with a particular passion for drawing, painting and ceramics.

Noosa’s crafty crews busy spruiking virtual creativity “As you can see by the composite photograph our much-loved Centre for Creativity is still very much closed for any creativity.

“The old Queenslander is having her old pins revitalised and a new coat of paint. While the doors are closed, Noosa Arts & Crafts members have been experimenting and learning new skills from home - some on iPads, others with new mediums and many have been doing some knitting and sewing for charity.

“Our members are never idle and also never short of enthusiasm for exercising their craft.

Following the success of our inaugural Online Exhibition - Artists at Home - we have another two in the planning.

“The second Exhibition to go live is from our Invincible Creative Artists Group who usually meeting every Thursday afternoon to enjoy the company of the group and share ideas and skills. This will be viewable from June 12 at midday.

“The third Exhibition is one from our Knitting group - some of whom have been sewing and knitting up a storm from donated yarns and fabrics.

“The photos of their efforts for United Synergies were gratefully received plus some of their specialised knitting with homespun wool and blends.

“We have a dedicated Exhibition area on our website so we encourage all those of you

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Going over to the dark side

By Tania Phillips Fans of legendary British band Pink Floyd are getting a chance to check out unavailable and rare tracks through a new daily evolving playlist on Spotify and Youtube.

The list, ‘Syd, Roger, Richard, Nick and David - An Evolving Pink Floyd Playlist’ offers a new way to rediscover and immerse in Pink Floyd’s music.

It kicked off late last month with the currently unavailable track ‘Us & Them (Live at The Empire Pool, Wembley, London 1974)’ from the 2011 Immersion box set of The Dark Side Of The Moon.

With specially curated album tracks added daily and appearing at the top of the playlist, the selection is gradually evolve with the addition of the band’s best-known classics to deeper album tracks. ‘Syd, Roger, Richard, Nick and David - An Evolving Pink Floyd Playlist’ highlights the band’s contribution to music over the last 60 years. Every Friday, the playlist will feature rare tracks (via streaming or download) originally available on the Immersion boxsets.

Tracks released already include: 29 May - ‘Have A Cigar (Alternate Version)’ Wish You Were Here Immersion 5 June - ‘Any Colour You Like (Live at Wembley 1974)’ - The Dark Side Of The Moon Immersion 12 June - ‘Run Like Hell (The Wall WIP pt2 Band Demo)’ - The Wall Immersion.

This Friday, June 19 will see ‘Money (Early Mix 1972)’ - The Dark Side Of The Moon Immersion go out with more currently unavailable tracks due to be scheduled and announced soon ... .

‘Syd, Roger, Richard, Nick and David - An Evolving Pink Floyd Playlist’ is live and updated daily on Spotify and YouTube.

In Addition, the currently unavailable tracks are also being released to download or stream on Amazon, Apple Music and other digital retailers with a new track appearing each Friday.

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Paula Bowies Ancient Oil lamps are for sale in the Artisan Store.

Art that connects Three new exhibitions will open when then Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre reopens for a virtual experience on their Facebook page, Friday June 26 at 7pm.

There is video art, 2D works in oil and charcoal and 3D works that range from landscape sculptures to large ceramic vessels to enjoy.

Exhibition Coordinator Alicia Sharples said the three exhibitions cover a diverse use of materials.

“We are excited to reopen our arts centre with a bang, bringing three news exhibitions with a huge variety for our audience, this exhibition is as diverse in its context as it is in the materials used.

“The mediums used in each exhibition may all be in contrast but there is one theme present, the continuing need for artists to tell their stories through their practice,” Ms Sharples said.

Lew Brennan’s hyper- realism brings the

audience’s attention to singular moments in time, creating emotive responses.

“Despite transgressing in its purpose from ritual to social commentary, realism as an art form is singularly capable of returning our attention to those simple pleasures in our daily life from where we were otherwise busy making other plans,” Mr Brennan said.

Sculptor Greg Kinman and Potters Paula Bowie and Melissa McCullagh explore the dynamic rhythms of nature and time where stories are shared by these artists in a bold use of clay, bamboo, wire and natural materials from the coastal dunes.

Physical Video ON TOUR at the Butter Factory will be the last leg on Queensland Art Gallery / Gallery of Modern Art’s Physical Video ON TOUR. Physical Video is an exhibition featuring examples of performance and theatricality in video art from the 1970s to the present day.

Many of the video works demonstrate the resurgence of direct-to-camera performance.

Ms Sharples said it’s an important time to help community connect “We are looking forward to safely reopening to support local artists and provide the highquality exhibitions our audience is used to seeing at our hinterland community arts centre.

Gallery doors will be open to the public Friday 26th June 9.30 to 3pm, Covid restrictions will apply with a maximum of 20 people at any one time.

Ms Sharples said everyone is invited to view the exhibitions on their Facebook page, in which further details will be posted.

Artisan Gift Store has also re-opened and the pottery studio is open for its members.

All relevant info is available on our website.

Exhibition Dates: 26 June to 4 August 2020

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Insider knowledge a Shaw bet to thrill

By Tania Phillips New South Wales-born author Xavier Wallace has just released the latest novel in his Max Shaw thriller series - Shaw Initiation - released late last month through Vanguard Press.

A decade of living and working in Canberra for the Australian Government, a love of thriller novels and a truly enthusiastic curiosity for politics, government, national security, journalism, philosophy and history has come together to create Australian Intelligence Service (AIS) recruit - Max Shaw.

This time around we go back to the start when General Patrick “Hulk“ Scott head of the AIS recruits young and promising Max Shaw.

He knows Shaw’s talents are unusual and desirable but as Max goes through training and orientation, Hulk and co start to see that he Is something rare. Here is an Intelligence agent with an Instinct for what to do and when with a speed and ruthless that makes him one of the countries most dangerous young agents.

In fact the hierarchy are so Impressed that he Is pushed Into active duty almost before his training Is finished and is soon pursuing people responsible for a wave of terror, all the while questioning not only the actions he needs to take to succeeds but the personal cost of lying to the man he loves.

But still, along with new friends Blake, Jacob “Flash“ Gordon and Kate, he goes on a rollercoaster ride in a race against time to save the world.

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New list allows fans to listen to old favourites.

Murder by the Rules Annie Grossman of Annie’s Books on Peregian

Xavier Wallace.

Rules for Perfect Murders is a very clever and compelling crime novel, the sixth from this bestselling American author. The story is set primarily in The Old Devil’s Bookshop in Boston, which specializes in crime fiction. Prior to the novel’s action owner Malcolm Kershaw published a blog about the eight best murders in crime fiction; those almost impossible to solve, and featured in novels from eight authors, from Agatha Christie to Donna Tartt.

Some years later, FBI agent Gwen Mulvey is baffled by a string of unsolved murders in Boston, and finds a link between these current crimes and the blog written by Malcolm Kershaw. Is someone re-enacting the literary murders listed in the blog? Gwen and Mal start investigating, and suddenly everyone around them starts to look like a killer! This is a fiendishly good read!

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An Avo Classic There’s an abundance of pumpkin and new season Hass Avocadoes in stores at the moment and beautiful winter weather to enjoy a little al fresco dining.

Here’s a recipe from health and fitness guru and cookbook author Luke Hines. Combining with avocado growers, he has come up with this taste-tempting but healthy Thai-style roasted pumpkin with a zingy avocado dressing.

Luke Hines’ Hass Avocado Recipe Thai-style roasted pumpkin wedges with avocado dressing and crunchy seeds (Serves 4) large Kent pumpkin (about 2 kg), unpeeled, · 1deseeded and cut into large wedges · 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil · 1 teaspoon ground cumin · 1 teaspoon ground coriander · sea salt and freshly ground black pepper · 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, lightly toasted · 1 small handful of coriander leaves · 1 lime, cut into cheeks, to serve AVOCADO DRESSING 125 ml (½ cup) olive oil 1 Hass avocado. Hass avocados have a creamy texture that’s perfect for smashing.

1 handful of coriander leaves 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon chilli powder zest and juice of 1 lime pinch of sea salt

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1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a large baking tray with baking paper.

2. Place the pumpkin pieces on the prepared tray and, using your hands, massage in the oil and spices to coat well. Season generously with salt and pepper and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the pumpkin is soft and caramelised, with crispy skin and a lovely golden-brown colour on the outside.

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Although Danny, 63, had been fighting cancer for several years, he had recovered well from recent radiation when the disease returned and hit him hard. One of the best travelled surfers in the world, Danny had been in and out of Noosa over the decades, forming lifelong friendships with many of this area’s surfing pioneers, including the Male brothers, Reg Johns and Mick Court. But Danny was also the kind of man who made friends with everyone he encountered. “I think he was sent to look after people like us,” said friend and former president of Noosa Malibu Club Reid Johnson. “You could feel the love pouring out of him, and it was reciprocated.”

“People saw something in Danny that we all aspired to,” said another former NMC president and close friend Craig Johnson. “He’d lived life to the fullest and it took its toll on him, but he was a humble, non-judgmental man who immediately enhanced all our lives from the moment he settled in Noosa.”

Danny Watt was born in Taree on the midnorth coast of NSW and grew up surfing the coast around Forster, particularly the gnarly break at Black Head, where he made a name for himself as a fearless young charger who survived a month in ICU after a late take-off went wrong. He was soon signed to the Bob Brown Surfboards team, and began taking out regional age comps.

Noosa’s Mick Court, later a Queensland champion but then growing up in the same area, had heard of Danny before he met him, the day his older brother brought home his new mate, the Black Head charger. They were all mates for life immediately, but Mick describes his friend as a “wandering, surfing minstrel”. When the Court family moved to Noosa in 1975, Danny just turned up one day, and stayed, ripping into the Noosa points with all the best locals, partying hearty and never saying no to a coldie after a session.

Surfing at its upper levels breeds as many feuds as friendships, but no one has a bad word to say about Danny Watt. He travelled the world looking for waves, spent a year living in Hawaii with his young family after he married,

Clubman of the year.

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by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, Danny returned to the Garden Isle as a chippie, taking his Noosa mate Reg Johns along as a labourer, and they worked for a pittance on the reconstruction for more than a year.

When Danny returned to Noosa half a dozen years ago to settle, he decided he needed a couple of longboards in his quiver, so he sought out the best in former world champion and ace shaper Josh Constable. A devastated Josh said this week that they became best surfing buddies from the moment they met, and Danny soon became a stylish longboarder, as well as vice-president of Noosa Malibu Club, where he was one of the most popular and hardworking members, honoured as “Clubman of the Year” for 2019.

Danny leaves behind wife Zoe, children Kyle, Taren and Kirra, and about a million surfing mates. His legacy will be celebrated in Noosa in the coming days.

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Clubs to pull the pin on season under new proposal

By Rose Astley Senior rugby league teams across the Sunshine Coast are unlikely to see a 2020 competition as the Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League (SCGRL) Management Board have called for all games to be played at Kawana.

The proposal would see junior and senior teams play centralised games to ensure COVID-19 practices are carried out safely, forcing a number of clubs to pull the pin on the season due to financial loss.

Stanley River and Maroochydore have confirmed they’re out for the remainder of the season with Caboolture, Gympie, Nambour and Noosa showing great uncertainty for the rest of 2020.

Noosa Rugby League General Manager Brett Winkler said the junior teams were likely to go ahead with the competition, but unless the association changes their stance on the new proposal, it is unlikely that senior teams will go ahead.

“At the moment, the majority of clubs in the senior’s competition have said we’re not playing under those conditions for the remainder of 2020.

“The main thing is, with anything, is you need revenue through your canteen, the bar and with sponsors and that’s how we keep the lights on and the field watered, so when you take away those things it’s just not viable,” Mr Winkler said.

The proposed conditions by the SCGRL would see a halt to any revenue acquired by the clubs who will now miss out on playing home games.

A statement made on the Noosa Pirates social media reiterated the club is not intending to be a ‘protagonist’, only standing up for what is fair.

“Some may like to see the Pirates as protagonists on this issue but we are simply standing up and fighting for our club’s existence and its future.

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Noosa Pirates General Manager is fighting for the association to allow home/away games to save the remainder of the season.

“So many great people in our club have over 45 years, dedicated and sacrificed so much to help achieve its standing and position in our community.

“In true Pirates spirit we will fight on and do

our very best always,” the post said.

Mr Winkler said the club was more than eager to get a competition in before the end of the season, and with more restrictions lifting from the Queensland Government, there

is a slither of hope.

A final decision is likely to be released sometime this week as Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League board members discuss the viability of continuing the season.

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Bankwest Stadium, Campbelltown Stadium, Central Coast Stadium, Suncorp Stadium, Queensland Country Bank Stadium (Townsville) and AAMI Park will be used until round nine.

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The Knights, Warriors (who will be based in Gosford) and Sea Eagles will play out of Central Coast Stadium.

Three venues outside of NSW will also be used: Suncorp Stadium (Broncos and Titans), Queensland Country Bank Stadium (Cowboys) and AAMI Park (Storm).

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Hook, Line and Sinker Jack Mangrove

Snapper coming pan sized With many anglers waiting for the arrival of the big snapper, the smaller pan sized snapper are in good numbers on the local reefs.

If you want a challenge why not break out the light estuary gear on these fish.

Try using 3-4 inch plastics on 1/6th jig heads.

Fishing light to get the bite really helps during calmer conditions and big fish can be landed. You can also expect to find sweetlip, pearlies, tusk fish and jewies to name a few.

While conditions are lumpy stay around Sunshine and Halls reef, enjoy drifting around and make sure you always have a gang hooked pilchard out the back.

On the beaches a few chopper tailor are starting to come through. Although small, 35cm is the legal minimum and if you are a jewfish angler there is no better bait.

Gang hooking pillies is the best method for tailor and using some bait thread as big casts can see fragile baits come off.

We are also seeing some good trevally and bream from around the headlands.

These can be spun up, float fished with small chunks of mullet or soft plastics lightly weighted and cast into the wash.

Noosa River is seeing a good mix of species hitting decks throughout the system.

Clear waters mean that 6-8lb braid and leader is a must.

Flathead and bream can be found in good numbers from the coastguard toward the mouth.

During overcast days using vibes and soft vibes is a great way to fish large areas of water and hook into some decent fish.

There are many drop offs, sand bags and rocky points so pick the turn in the tide for the best chance.

Lake Cooroibah and between the lakes offers rock bars, deep holes and mangrove lined banks for snag bashing.

Up here you can find trevally, queenfish, jewfish and mangrove jack.

These fish aren’t easily found but will take soft vibes, soft plastics loaded with scent as well as flesh baits of pilchard and mullet.

From the marina toward the mouth various species of trevally can be found with goldens the most popular.

Always have landing net setup and ready as they fight hard and will push light tackle to its limit.

Freshwater bass are schooling up and can be found in large groups on sounders.

Soft vibes and small metal vibes and tail spinners are killing it right now.

If using small lures be sure to flatten the barbs as the bass crunch these and it makes hook removal very difficult.

Joe Tomic with a nice jew.

These fish are also on the move so it is imperative to have sounders running so for long drawn out arches all stacked up as this is a classic bass show.

Surface fishing need not be first light as its cold and the fish will be holding in the warmer waters.

Once the sun has risen and started to warm the edges try using small stickbaits and poppers with long pauses.

This time of year it is not uncommon to see toga cruising around in sun bathed bays while sipping small flies off the top.

With the swell and winds keep many from going offshore why not hit up your local dam or lake this week.

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

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To net, or not to net?

By Ron Lane For many summers they came, the long the short, the big and the small. The grey nurse, the reef shark, the bronze whaler and worst of all the tiger.

Having become involved in the beach life at Noosa in 1957 a permanent resident in early 74 and a rate payer in the mid- 80’s, I had heavy involvement with beach life and various activities, including many shark incidents. Every summer until the mid-60s they were a problem and the surf club shark alarm ( ringing of a heavy brass bell) was a common occurrence.

Once spotted, all lifesavers on duty or off, would run into the surf to help the mums and dads get their children onto the safety of dry sand. A patrolman would paddle the big heavy wooden ski out through the surf hoping to chase the shark out to sea. Sometimes they would paddle out towards the Point: and sitting some 50 mtrs away, watch them feeding. If they turn toward the beach, the patrol would raise the alarm; if it turned out to sea, it would be the all clear.

It was often our misfortune (the body surfers) to suddenly find a shark cruising the waters between us, surfing from the first point and the beach. This usually caused us to experience a dry mouth and an increase in heart palpitation. Then of course the inevitable happened; the attack at Noosas Main Beach in 1963, which unfortunately cost a young man his life. Further up north there were other attacks and following these, the shark nets became a reality of life.

Following this tragedy, people between the flags would not venture beyond hip deep water. Lifesavers helped them to relax

by conducting surf swims around a buoy 100mts from shore: these were of course, for the clubbies only. After about three weeks things got back to normal; but in the mean-time tourism suffered.

But then something strange started to happen: following the laying of the nets the shark alarms began to stop and now the shark alarm has indeed become a rarity. Now there are people who will tell you that nets are not a success, but they are a threat to other sea life: there-fore they must be removed.

We are not saying that the nets will catch all sharks, we know they won’t: however there is a philosophy amongst many experienced people, that sharks possess an instinct that causes them to avoid certain areas: it has been asked, Is it this that causes a lot to cruise away from netted areas, moving into deeper waters?

However, since the dropping of the nets at Noosa in 63, the shark incidents have decreased by at least 80%. Also, we ask, are those who preach the removal, ocean people: in other words, are they surf board riders, body surfers, spear fishermen or open water surf swimmers? I think you will find they are not.

But most important of all, if you don’t live in our town and visit our beaches, what right do you have to strip us of something that is considered a safety deterrent on what is now rated one of the safest family beaches in Australia, Noosa Main Beach.

Remember, when passing judgment-no nets, many shark incidents-with nets the bare minimun. Also, you care for the porpoise, we ( lifeguards and lifesavers ) care for our people.

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Talking Sport Ron Lane

Black belt for all seasons During the recent shut down of many sporting facilities such as clubs, gyms and dojos, a lot of instructors decided that they would do everything in their power to continue their love of teaching and promote their sport. This they did by going online.

One such a man is Sensei (teacher) Rick Hislop Black Belt 5th Dan Head Instructor at the Sunshine Coast Martial Arts. This club which is now affiliated through the International body known as the World Shotokan Karate Federation, is under the control of the Chief Instructor Bryan Dukas.

Happy to say that this endeavour has been very successful: working in conjunction with Chief Instructor Dukas they have succeeded in keeping their pupils motivated. However, the highlight has been the fact that, not only has the response been from locals’ students, but also from overseas: students who over time have become aware of the high standard of training at the Sunshine Coast club. “We have had the pleasure of training people from South Africa, Germany, Japan and New Zealand. Both Bryan and I have also been training on line with our senior instructors in Japan,” said Rick.

For Rick it has been a very interesting experience. The response has been good and the students are still keen. “Also,” he adds with a laugh, “it has its funny moments. I don’t know how many times our training sessions have been interrupted by the family dog, running into the room, on screen waging his tail and jumping all over his master. However, with things the way they are, this creates a bit of fun and this helps keep the students happy.”

Rick who is a Brisbane boy hails from Sunnybank. He obtained his education at Sunnybank State High School and on graduating entered the work force as a carpenter and joiner. (shop fitting). Now aged 55 years young Rick could not be happier; he is happily married with wife Aggie and son Dylan, also a black belt in karate.

“I started in Karate at the age of 17, but after a while drifted away from the sport. I moved around a bit and settled for a while in Mt Isa till finally arriving in Noosa in 1993 with my wife and son Dylan. Then two years later along with my son, I moved back into karate and trained in the surf club at Noosa under sensei Steve Kelly for a total of three years: some of the training was tough ,lots of sand running and running the stairs.”

Following this, Rick joined the Karate Budokan International and along with his son, trained under sensei Wayne McDonald. Then during 2000, with his son by his side, both

qualified for their black belts; indeed, a unique achievement. This was followed in 2008 with a visit to India, where both father and son contested the Budokan world championships. On returning home Dylan continued to compete winning gold medals at national level. For Rick this was to become a turning point as once again, he became heavily involved.

Then in 2015 came the experience that consolidated his future: he witnessed a Kata demonstration by international visitor South African sensei Bryan Dukas. When sensie McDonald left to live in Dubai, Bryan who had returned from South Africa took over the club, re-established a new dojo and assisted by Rick introduced, a new(Japanese) style of training, tradition and discipline: this further stabilised the club. “Everything about the demonstration (kata and style) had been of the highest order and this new system quickly spread throughout the club.

As their style was different (World Shotokan Karate Federation ) Rick and others were required to have their gradings re-assessed.

“What I noticed was that the Japanese style was steeped in tradition and culture and certificates awarded on completion of grading, came from Japan.” Following this Rick has had occasion to visit Japan twice: 2017 and 2019.

“We trained every day for two weeks; the atmosphere was great and again we learned a lot about their traditions and culture.’’

This year for sensei Rick will be 30 years of training, 20 of which have been in his pres-

Rick Hislop ent club: lots of locals in particular children , something of which Rick is indeed very proud and rightly so. ‘’During the virus we conducted classes- am and pm -every day, Monday to Friday; especially designed programs were drawn up, bearing in mind that our people were training with limited space available.’’

As of now, with club life and training restrictions showing signs of lifting, the club is anxious for confirmation that the Australian open titles

will go ahead in Sydney October as planned.

Also, they are hoping that the state championships will be held at a date to be named.

After many years of training locals, plus his own advanced training under Sensei Dukas and senior sensei’s in Japan, Rick Hislop has now reached the rank of 5th Dan. Highly ranked and well respected his contribution to sport in our community has been outstanding.

Flags make welcome return to Sunshine Coast beaches After 76 days of absence, Surf Life Saving Queensland raised the well-known red and yellow flags on Sunshine Coast beaches Saturday 13 June, in line with the progressive easing of the Covid-19 restrictions.

Surf Life Saving Queensland services across the state have remained on surveillance patrol since Saturday 28 March, when flags were taken down.

In light of the Stage 2 easing of restrictions in Queensland and in consultation with local councils and the Queensland Government, the decision was made to return the flags to Queensland’s patrolled beaches in order to provide designated swimming areas.

SLSQ will continue to follow Queensland Government public health directives and ask all swimmers to adhere to physical distancing of 1.5 metres, to stay at home if you are sick and not gather in groups of more than 20.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor and Local Disaster Management Group Chair Mark Jamieson said lifeguard services on the Sunshine Coast were provided by Surf Life Saving Queensland and funded by Council.

“Our world-class beaches are one of the outstanding features of our Sunshine Coast,”

Mayor Jamieson said.

“As a healthy, smart, creative region, our continuing partnership with SLSQ helps to ensure our residents and visitors can safely enjoy our beaches - and keep coming back to do so.”

SLSQ Sunshine Coast Lifeguard Supervisor Rhys Drury advised beachgoers to take extra caution when visiting the beach.

“While the flags will be up guiding people to the safest place to swim, they should not forget about social distancing and we encourage everyone to continue to follow the public health directives,” Drury said.

“It is really important that beachgoers make the effort to find the nearest flagged area when they are wanting to go for a swim.

“This will ensure they are swimming in the safest spot at the beach and lifeguards will be there to assist them if needed.

“We would like to thank members of the public who have followed directions over the past few weeks and thank our lifesavers and lifeguards for maintaining surveillance patrol across the Sunshine Coast.”

SLSQ continues to liaise with the Queensland Government, local councils and health authorities during this time.

After 76 days of absence, Surf Life Saving Queensland will raise the well-known red and yellow flags on Sunshine Coast beaches.

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More sports Covid fallout The fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic is being felt right across all levels of sport.

At the local level many winter sports will not be returning while others are still trying to dissect the requirements placed on them by the State Government and their individual governing bodies. In some areas some codes seem better prepared to handle what is required than others. Much hinges on the number and commitment of volunteers in an organisation.

With volunteer numbers on the decline in recent years this has come back to bite many sports.

At the state and senior level we see teams uprooted and relocated and in the last week have seen the disruption that occurs when someone in a players sphere tests positive to the virus. Aiden Tolman from the Canterbury Bulldogs for example. He now finds himself sitting out two weeks of competition after a teacher at the school attended by his child returned a positive test.

There are some up sides. When this happened games were rescheduled in the bat of an eye and without any great disruption to teams players TV networks - all the important people.

Previously the thought of rescheduling a rugby league game would have required weeks of planning preparation and discussion. In the new normal - it just gets done.

In the new normal it seems that CEO’s of top sporting organisations are required to perform. Dissatisfaction and perceived underperforming or over reacting to the current situation will not be accepted.

This was borne out on Tuesday when the board of Cricket Australia moved to sack CEO Kevin Roberts amid growing dissatisfaction with his handling of the game’s response to Covid-19.

Roberts found himself offside with the board, states and players after he made the call to stand down 80 per cent of staff early during the coronavirus pandemic.

CA chairman Earl Eddings Confirmed Roberts had tendered his resignation and it had been accepted by the board.

Seems not every sport has the luxury of a Peter V’Landy’s who by his actions in Racing and the NRL has apparently set a very high bench mark for other mere mortals to live up to.

TIGERS PURRING BACK TO LIFE The Noosa Tigers AFL teams returned to the training paddock last week Amid all of the training restrictions around 46 players split into three groups honing their skills training and eager to get back to full contact training in July if not earlier.

Players are looking forward to a 10 week season and will play in a seven team competition after Caloundra announced they would not be fielding teams.

Tigers coach Adam Bovalino says the club has been able to retain their premiership winning 2019 roster.

The 2020 leadership group has been announced with Aaron Laskey named captain and Isaac McCrimmon named as vice-captain.

Joining the captain and vice-captain in the

group are Mitch Fraser, Mick Hill, Tyler Stack and Riley Buntain.

The Colts have also returned to training under the guidance of junior development coach Roger Delaney The Tigers Under 18’s have entered into an exciting joint venture with Coolum and have about 30 players on the books.

The joint venture group have jelled well after the boys attend a training camp pre-Covid-19.

Club president Rob Perves said the Seniors, Colts and Ladies would continue to train on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

A draft plan for a new draw for fixtures is currently being worked on and should be available by the end of the week.

In a further sign that the Tigers are returning to the new normal, the club has announced that the Bar in their clubhouse will open on Thursday from 4.30pm and although there will be social distancing restrictions and restricted numbers many can’t wait to get back to some sense of normality.

FEDERER OUT FOR 2020 Fans of the great man of tennis, Roger Federer will not see him return to the world stage in 2020 after he suffered another injury setback and announced he has recently undergone further surgery on his right knee and will not return to the court until 2021.

In a statement to his fans Federer said, “A few weeks ago, having experienced a setback during my initial rehabilitation, I had to have an additional quick arthroscopic procedure.“

Noosa Tigers will be looking for back to back Premiership wins when the 2020 season gets underway in a few weeks.

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The Swiss ace has vowed to return in 2021 and who would doubt him.

When many had written him off in 2017, he returned from a lengthy layoff to claim the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

His 2017 season is regarded as one of the greatest comeback seasons of all time. In addition to the two majors Federer won a total of seven titles and finished the year with a winloss record of 54-5. Federer enjoyed his highest winning since 2006 and enjoyed his most successful in over a decade.

Federer turns 39 in August and still holds the men’s Grand Slam singles title of 20. However his arch rival Nadal and Djokovic are circling.

It would be a brave person to suggest Federer who has such a wonderful rapport with the public can make a successful return in 2021.

NETBALLERS WORK THEIR WAY BACK As Noosa Netball players work towards a return to the court in 2020 the Representative players are leading the way. They were the first players allowed back to training this week. While everyone has enjoyed the return to training everyone is reminded that they must bring their own hand sanitizer, water bottle, follow the appropriate mud map to your court and come ready to train. Remember your coach cannot apply any strapping.

NOOSA PIRATES NO TO HUB The Noosa Pirates Rugby League carefully considered the proposal of the SCGRL to play to all games in 2020 at a centralised hub in Kawana.

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email: wickets-stpe@bigpond.com The proposal put SCGRL at a President’s meeting last week virtually eliminated any revenue and home games for Pirate’s players, members, supporters and sponsors for the 2020 season were unacceptable, and therefore we did not nominate any teams.

The Management Committee of the Pirates believe this would be simply unviable in a financial sense, and place unrealistic demands and expectations on players, volunteers, supporters and sponsors.

A number of other clubs in the SCGRL competition have also chosen not to play under these current conditions.

The Management Committee would like to make it clear that the club wants to play in a 2020 SCGRL competition and hopes to continue working with the QRL and SCGRL the hope of finding a way to play a traditional ’home and away’ fixture format which is the lifeblood of community sport.

Players will return to training this week as these issues will need some time to play out.

All should is not lost just yet. Many believe that the Senior competition can be resurrected as the QRL have advised, that a week or two there will be a much clearer picture of ’where to’ and ’how to next’.

This timing and ’wait and see’ consideration advised by the QRL (while we train), will hopefully coincide with earlier than anticipated lifting of some of Covid-19 restrictions.

Hopefully this will have a positive effect on the

position of the Pirates club and others in the New Stadium limits were announced earlier this week and it is likely these will convert to local community venues.

The Committee is hopeful that commonsense prevails and that we can get back to playing Rugby League this year.

JUNIOR PIRATES IN HOLDING PATTERN The Sunshine Coast Junior Management Committee has taken the QRL advice to wait for one to two weeks before making a final decision on their 2020 competition formats, as Covid restrictions continue to lift and be relaxed.

The decisions made by the Pirates Senior teams has no bearing on the Juniors.

The Junior teams who are by a separate Sunshine Coast administration body to the Senior teams.

There appears to be every chance that the Junior competition will proceed in 2020 with formats etc. to be worked out in the coming weeks. Details will be released as soon as possible, In the meantime, Junior teams are allowed to return to training as are the senior teams.

The club will be finalising the times, dates and setup with Team Coaches and Managers this week. Our Senior teams will ’road test’ the Covid training setups this week at Tewantin.

Players and parents are asked to keep across developments on the clubs Facebook page.

NOT QUITE ON THE KITTY YET Although bowlers should be able to get back

on the greens shortly Covid-19 restrictions remain in place.

Bowlers are welcome for Roll-ups at the following times.

Tuesday - 10am to 11.30am and 12pm to 1.30 pm Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - 10am to 11.30am and 2pm to 3.30pm Saturday/Sunday - 9am to 10.30am and 11am to 12.30 pm Bowlers are reminded that it is essential to book a time for Roll-ups due to the number restrictions. Bookings can be made by calling 07 5449 7155 and selection option one.

Bowlers are welcome to come to the club for a drink with friends but again due to restrictions please check with the staff prior to entry as the patron limits are changing.

PGA TOUR BACK IN TEXAS After a 13 week enforced lay off the PGA Tour resumed last week and it was a week like no other in PGA history. Players created their own slice of history when they teed off in the Charles Schwab Challenge at the revered Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.

The first event since the cancellation of the tour went ahead without the usual gallery of spectators but it still went right to the wire.

A two-man playoff, Daniel Berger and Collin Morikawa headed off to play extra holes to determine who had the honour of wearing the winner’s plaid jacket, in very unusual circumstances.

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It was Berger who prevailed after at least eight players held a share of the lead in an exciting final round.

Berger parred the first hole and won the championship trophy when Morikawa missed a three-foot putt to force a second playoff hole.

In spite of many doubters the Tour event was a success. Many of the players seemed to enjoy the environment although at times it seemed a little eerie and slightly surreal. More importantly not a player caddie or official tested positive to COVID-19 following the tournament after everyone at Colonial adhered strictly to the social distancing protocols.

The biggest win of all.

IMPROVEMENTS FOR DOLPHINS CLUB The Dolphins unveiled a new shed last week. It will be a great asset for the club and will assist with player training.

The club received a Federal Government grant of $50,000 to assist with the building of the shed. It will allow the club to expand their current gym which will be invaluable to both the Colts and Seniors.

The club caters for 450 players of all ages and this facility will provide a more comfortable area for players to prepare for games and serve current and future.

Spokeswoman for the club, Donna Frey says the club has now embarked on fundraising effort to raise $15,000 to complete the project by paving the area and completing electrical work.

Training is back with strict protocols to maintain safety.

All hands on deck with Pirates back on the field Noosa Pirates are back on the field training next week following strict protocols to ensure safety of players.

Senior teams began training at Tewantin on Tuesday 16 June , with junior teams following shortly after within the week at both Cooroy and Tewantin.

As per the current Stage 2 Covid requirements, there will be a number of protocols that must be followed in accordance with State Government and QRL guidelines. Fields

will be divided into seperate zones and we will be limited to 20 players each.

At the moment it is non-contact and sessions will be strictly for 45 minutes only. Updated details will be available on team and club pages, so please stay tuned for updates.

Meetings are to be held with Junior and Senior team staff soon where the final plans and details will be conveyed to them to highlight and confirm all the ‘must dos’ around drop offs zones, playing zones, parking, hygiene etc.

Noosa Pirates General Manager Brett Winkler has asked all players to make themselves aware of the rules, protocols and guidelines as everyone needs to play their part, by assisting and taking responsibility the club is up and running again.”We thank you for your co-operation in advance and we ask for your understanding.

It is likely to last only a few weeks though and then we can move to regular contact training.

“We know it has been a long wait for many but this is a big step and hopefully very soon we are back into full swing. Meetings of the Sunshine Coast Rugby League are in progress and planned, so we do not have any finalised plans for the competitions as yet,” Brett said.

A final reminder on a return to training that if you, your child, or a family member is experiencing cold or flu symptoms, to please stay away and seek medical advice.

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Life of Brine Phil Jarratt

Softly, softly, life returns Well, the devil wind got us on Sunday, but how good was it to see life return to some semblance of normality last week, with excellent waves on the points, balmy winter weather and wonderfully warm June water temperatures, and smiles from ear to ear as people promenaded on the beach, through the National Park (yes, the car park has reopened) and along the riverfront. Repeat after me, how good was that!

And if the swell charts are correct, we might be experiencing another little east pulse by the time you’re reading this over a cuppa, feeling the crispness of the paper and the revitalizing aroma of newsprint. Yes, folks, as we open up to the post-Covid future, here in Noosa we have much to be thankful for. The ocean seemed to be in agreement with that sentiment last week.

Firstly, on both of the really good days I got a park at the surf club in record time, then Huey saw fit to offer up a few lovely old bloke slides all the way from the gum trees through to the Cove. Yes, it was busy, but the mood was good, with quite a few faces bobbing up in the water I hadn’t seen for a while. Like Band of Freaker Shannon Carroll, putting his fish through its paces and preparing for the return of live gigs. And from my generation, SandFly Ado Spelt sneaking a few between rehearsals for the band’s first gig back outside the Boathouse last Saturday.

And speaking of fish, the real ones seemed to have caught the mood of spring in June too!

So nice to be sharing the waves with a couple of excited dolphins while schools of baitfish danced outside the break.

Of course, increased marine activity (particularly larger bait on the move at speed) is not always a good sign for surfers, as evidenced by the drone shots of sharks patrolling Double Island Point to our north, and to our south the tragic loss of surfer Rob Pedretti at Salt Beach near Kingscliff on the Tweed Coast. It was a seemingly-benign morning on the Tweed, but there had been a full moon and fish migration was in full swing. Still, Rob was an experienced surfer with a lot of wave knowledge, which only underlines the tragedy.

On those rare occasions when a surfer is taken by a shark, the issue of shark netting comes sharply into focus, as reported in these pages last week by Abbey Cannan. It’s a vexed and complex issue, but the no nets lobby, including our local Action For Dolphins team, have legitimate arguments that we will revisit on these pages in the future.

Surf reserve legislation back in gear Also coming out of autumn hibernation, the State Government Department of Sport and Recreation last week got back in the saddle to address the matter of drafting legislation to protect Queensland’s two World Surfing Reserves - the Southern Gold Coast and Noosa.

This legislation, flagged by the Premier at the Global Wave Conference last February, conducted its first workshop session with Sports Minister Mick de Brenni in March, then understandably got buried under the avalanche of Covid-19.

Last week the stakeholder consultation resumed, and I was very pleased to participate in a Zoom meeting with personnel from Sport and Rec and Noosa Shire Council, alongside fellow Noosa World Surfing Reserve committee member Matt Horder (Sunshine Coast Sports Federation) and our new Council observer, Cr Amelia Lorentson.

This is something the NWSR will be working hard on over the coming months as the proposed legislation takes shape pre-election, and the main question is, how do we most effectively protect what we have? There are many aspects to this, some of them controversial, but one thing I would like to see happen (and not to go all nanny state here) is tighter controls over the use of personal water craft in surf zones.

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Jackson Onfray was in the lineup to catch Matt Cuddihy’s sweet barrel during the tubefest on the outer points last week. See more of Jackson’s fine work at @jacksononfray and website jacksononfray.com.

Indian summer on the sand as a couple watch Cody Delany finish nicely at First Point.

Photo courtesy: FENNA DE KING agree that we don’t want to see our best breaks turned into a Kirra-like tow-in zoo on the best days of the year.

News from the Masked Mate While the recovery proceeds apace here, things still aren’t quite so rosy on the other side of the Pacific. Although most California beaches have now reopened, Huntington Beach - also known as Surf City USA and home for 40 years

The Masked Mate social distancing with HB legend Chuy Madrigal and some other Main Street moochers.

to old mate Peter Townend, the first world pro surfing champion - has had a shocker.

Just as PT’s HB was starting to open up, it became host to some of the biggest Black Lives Matter protests in California, which sadly spilled into violence and looting as shops boarded up and curfews were put in place. On top of that, PT’s trusty Toyota truck, with more than a million miles on the clock, gave up the ghost.

The champ is now pedalling the streets on his trundley, looking for coffee mates but only removing his face mask to sip the java. Note PT’s customized signature pink mask, featuring Dan Merkel’s famous soul arch image of PT turning off the bottom at Off The Wall back in the glory days.

It’s only a matter of time now before PT will be back out on the waves, dominating the pier on his pink DVS enforcer.

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shop break and enters which is a drop of 66 per urglars no longer find “We find a lot of offenders Noosa a favoured des- cent from the year before and tination, with robberies are either from a 95 per cent re- outside The justice system also in the area having duction from almost 100 of the Noosa area or are deserves acknowlshop break ins comopped an astounding juveniles from edgement other areas in residential 90 per cent in almost mitted in the 2001-02 for the drop in crime. financial year.

20 years. care houses within this area.”

“There is a huge amount Snr Sgt Carroll attributes Police statistics shows or work behind the the drop in burthe number of bur- glaries and break scenes in terms of our Changes in the way people glaries in the 2001-02 court system, sentencing and enters to a combination financial year in the of factors value of easily stolen goods use cash and the programs, probation and including deterrents such oosa district were over parole and communisuch as televisions as a strong and stereos 500. ty corrections that we police presence, security has also made a difference. consider has an impact,” This year on current trends systems and cameras Snr Sgt Carroll said. police expect it as well as improved “People don’t have cash number 59, which is security education and on hand as they did also a 12 per cent de- neighbourhood in the past and a lot Despite these outstanding ease from last year. watch. of items that were previresults police are seeing an upward trend ously worth stealing “Another factor I think oosa senior sergeant aren’t as valuable any in reported thefts of is that the increas- more,” Ben Carroll said a ing vehicles, stealing from Snr Sgt Carroll said. similar result can be house prices in Noosa vehicles and shoplifting seen in shop break and have put pressure with financial pressures enters. on the demographic that “Plus we have good a possible motive. systems in terms of would have been remonitoring second hand sponsible for a lot of these “The impact of the difficult n the past year there dealers and pawn offences and so that has only been five financial circumstances some people brokers so the property element has had to leave,” is more difficult to disare currently facing he said. as a contributor to these pose of via that route.” increases is difficult to gauge,” Snr Sgt Carroll said.

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shop break and enters which is a drop of 66 per Burglars no longer find “We find a lot of offenders Noosa a favoured des- cent from the year before and tination, with robberies are either from a 95 per cent re- outside The justice system also in the area having duction from almost 100 of the Noosa area or are deserves acknowldropped an astounding shop break ins comjuveniles from edgement other areas in residential 90 per cent in almost mitted in the 2001-02 for the drop in crime. financial year.

20 years. care houses within this area.”

“There is a huge amount Snr Sgt Carroll attributes Police statistics shows or work behind the the drop in burthe number of bur- glaries and break scenes in terms of our Changes in the way people glaries in the 2001-02 court system, sentencing and enters to a combination financial year in the of factors value of easily stolen goods use cash and the programs, probation and including deterrents such Noosa district were over parole and communisuch as televisions as a strong and stereos 500. ty corrections that we police presence, security has also made a difference. consider has an impact,” This year on current trends systems and cameras Snr Sgt Carroll said. police expect it as well as improved “People don’t have cash to number 59, which security education and on hand as they did is also a 12 per cent de- neighbourhood in the past and a lot Despite these outstanding crease from last year. watch. of items that were previresults police are seeing an upward trend ously worth stealing “Another factor I think Noosa senior sergeant aren’t as valuable any in reported thefts of is that the increas- more,” Ben Carroll said a ing vehicles, stealing fr Snr Sgt C similar house

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NOOSA PROPERTY MARKET HOLDS PROMISE THE easing of property-focused restrictions combined with motivated property-seekers is helping push the Queensland property market in a positive direction.

The State Government eased Stage 2 Restrictions 11 days early, allowing for up to 20 people to attend both auctions and open homes, with more allowed if there is a COVIDSafe plan approved by health authorities in place.

Motivated buyers are also on the hunt, with data from realestateview.com.au showing property-seekers are spending more time onsite viewing listings compared to the previous month.

Queenslanders are also spending 5% more time utilising the realestateview.com. au Price Estimator experience - powered by Core Logic - when researching address-level property data.

Tom Offermann, Principal of Tom Offermann Real Estate in Noosa, agreed the market was on the rise, and while some areas had been struggling, Noosa was not one of them.

“People are realising their traditional overseas trips to places like Europe are going to be out of the question for a couple of years, so we have had a surge of enquiry and buying activity for holiday homes to fulfil their recreational needs for the foreseeable future,” he said.

“Queenslanders have been on the front foot, and for some of the interstate buyers it has been a question of buying sight unseen or miss out, so we have had a number of transactions without a viewing.”

“Our most significant sale without a viewing was for a beachfront home in excess of $6M sold to an Australian living overseas.”

“Our sales in May were the highest in three years, and June is continuing that trend.”

Even back in March when COVID-19 first struck, Tom Offermann Real Estate were still reporting strong sales with a $10M deal being the highlight, with a number of other sales in excess of $5M being transacted.

With many buyers waiting for the Queensland borders to open, Tom Offermann advises any property owners who

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wish to sell should take advantage of this opportunity.

“We are always positive about the market, property is a long-term investment and if buying with that view, in Noosa you can never go wrong,” he said.

Laguna Real Estate Principal Olivier Miller agreed that the market was moving in a positive direction, but said there had been a lack of stock on the market.

“It’s really interesting, there has been a lack of people putting properties on the market, I think due to the fear of the unknown of what impact covid was going to have,” she said.

“But as it turns out, it hasn’t stopped our buyers.

“In fact, it’s the first time in many years that we just about get multiple offers on any of our listings.

“So, we’ve been able to sell our properties for our sellers in under 30 days on most occasions.”

Ms Miller said on average over the last eight weeks, their properties had only been on the market for about 21 days.

“With Noosa in particular it’s a lifestyle investment and people have really thought about where they want to be if they ever had to have a shut down again,” she said.

“Noosa and surrounding regions opens up enormous possibilities for a better lifestyle, with the fact that we’re surrounded by national parks, beaches, beautiful weather ... I think the spotlight is well and truly on Queensland real estate.”

Ms Miller said they’ve had a lot of enquiries from our southern counterparts.

“They have virtually bought properties and relied on digital listings and have really decided to take the plunge,” she said.

“A lot of people that are buying properties in Noosa, they’re normally regular visitors to the area and they’re quite happy with their judgement because they are familiar with the general layout of town.

“I think now that our borders are getting ready to open, it’s going to have a significant impact, because whilst we’ve been busy without the borders open, with school holidays coming up, hopefully we’re going to have a bumper season.” ●

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NOOSA-BASED Tim Ditchfield Architects has picked up an architecure award through the Australian Institute of Architects, winning Regional Project of the Year for a Sunshine Coast residence “Sea Deck“.

At the recent awards, the project was described as “a family home located on a view-abundant, beachside site. Ocean views are captured from each of its three levels as it terraces down the slope. A robust and natural palette of materials feature blackbutt timber cladding, in-situ concrete and timber detailing throughout create a relaxed and sophisticated home“.

The region judges made the following comments as part of their citation.

“Infusing the quintessential delights of living on the Sunshine Coast with exemplary ease, Sea Deck crafts a skilful approach to design for climate and place, and the challenging salty conditions of coastal living.

“Adeptly resolved through mastery of the section, a comprehensive program is achieved with authentic ease and a generosity of space, landscape edges and view framing to great advantage.”

Also making the state shortlist were the Sunshine Beach Surf Lifesaving Club (Push and Andrew Bock Architecture), for commercial architecture; and Eumundi House (Allen Jack + Cottier), in residential new homes ● com.au

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Seize the day and forget the fear of missing out.

Best hot foot it soon to finding out more about two spanking new, freestanding, totally cool, design savvy and almost mirror-image townhomes, in a much coveted hotspot, only paces from cafĂŠ central on Gympie Terrace and the white-sand shore of the Noosa River. George Street is a stellar address and number 13 will be the lucky number for two astute purchasers with an eye-to-buy.

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Imagine designing a one-off showstopping masterpiece on a 1174m² double block, just a few footsteps from the glistening white sand in the much-coveted exclusive hotspot of Sunshine Beach.

Yes, it is absolute beachfront, has a dress circle address plus knockout mesmerising views from the headland of the Noosa National Park, sweeping across the Coral Sea to Mooloolaba.

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Sunshine Central is a boutique, very well maintained complex of just 12 single level apartments with lift access to all levels. Streamlined living flows from the kitchen and dining to a generous lounge space with seamless connection to the balcony. Whether you are looking for an income producing investment or permanent residence, one thing is for certain, Sunshine Central is one of the few complexes that ticks all the boxes.

Price $895,000 View Saturday 1.00-1.30 Agent Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282

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With uninterrupted breathtaking views along Noosa Main Beach, Noosa River mouth and beyond to Mt Cooroy, a contemporary design masterpiece, inspired by everything ultra-luxurious with no expense spared, is undoubtedly Little Cove’s most talked about residence. Interiors exemplify a sense of calm, almost a Zen simplicity of using natural materials, flowing water plus patterns of light and space in response to the natural backdrop.

Price $7M Agent Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241

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1 1 / 5 2 8 D A V i D L o w w Ay C a S taway S B e a C H Stroll on to the sand from this freestanding villa in a beach front complex with a north south tennis court and pool. large ground floor room can be a media room or 3rd bedroom, 2 balconies with ocean glimpses.

High ceilings, air conditioning - pet friendly complex and dog friendly beach, what a combination! lock up garage, no on site manager, security gate.

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B2 C1 D Price $685,000 View Saturday 10.00-11.00 Agent Jill Goode 0418 714 653

9/287 GymPie TerrAce N o o S av I l l e It’s bound to be a wonderful life when you own a prized investment with the impeccable address of Gympie terrace with its on-trend cafes, bars and take-outs, and on the doorstep of the park-fringed Noosa River. a generously sized apartment on one level and with no steps at all from the secure garage directly below. take the lift, open the door and see for yourself.

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B2 C2 D Price $735,000 View Saturday & wednesday 12.00-1.00 Agent Jill Goode 0418 714 653

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5 LAke edge driVe NooSa HeadS a new owner will appreciate and embrace living in park like surrounds and enjoying peace and tranquility just minutes to the heart of Noosa! Large stacker door’s and louvers in abundance, with a cleverly designed north facing indoor/outdoor alfresco makes living a breeze in this entertainers home while open plan design encapsulates the best of family living!

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B2 C2 Price $1.050M View Saturday 11.00-11.30 Agent Peter TeWhata 0423 972 034

40 WyunA driVe N o o S av I L L e Living and loving a coastal-style abode in a coveted enclave is entirely possible even if it’s Hideaway Island, known for its privacy and proximity to Hastings St. The pool dazzles, the terrace was designed for al fresco living, and when the kids get bored send them out to the park, which is fully equipped with swings and slides.

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B2 C2 D Price $1.75M View Saturday 1.00-1.30 Agent Roark Walsh 0437 447 804

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SENSATIONAL SEAVIEWS ON SUNRISE THIS designer four-bedroom home has been recently crafted to an exceptionally high standard in an enviable Sunrise Beach location & enjoys panoramic, grandstand sea views, sweeping through to Noosa National Park.

The spacious open planned living areas flow through to a massive outdoor setting further embracing the breathtaking coastal views.

Inspired around the Sunshine Coast lifestyle the property gently terraces down to the private salt water pool and decking within a lush tropical setting before leading to the gymnasium and rear lawn.

Having the beautiful white sands of Sunrise Beach only moments away via the rear gate onto the beach walkway will ensure you maximize your family beach time.

Finishing off the home the master retreat is sure to impress with a continuation of the oversized views out to a private balcony, automatic blinds, an on-trend oversized walk in robe and luxury designer ensuite.

An opportunity to become the proud new owner of a premium piece of real estate in a highly desirable location! â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 24 Netherby Rise, SUNRISE BEACH Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: On application Inspect: Saturday 20 June, 10am-10:30am Contact: Peter TeWhata, 0423 972 034, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE, NOOSA HEADS, 5449 2500 noosatoday.com.au

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ARCHITECTURAL DELIGHT LOCATED on an impressive 902 square metre allotment, this stylish home offers an excellent floorplan and design, with entertainment the focus.

Architecturally designed to take advantage of the prized northerly aspect and prevailing breezes.

On entry, you are greeted with walls of glass, soaring ceilings and the sounds of trickling water rising from the stunning atrium.

This level of the home offers two bedrooms, the generous family bathroom and a stylish study. From here, beautiful

wet edge pool that is bathed in sunshine for most of the day.

The lower level also accommodates the guest bedroom which takes in views of the pool and has its own private ensuite bathroom.

Upstairs finds the master suite with huge ensuite bathroom featuring twin vanities and walk-in robe. An artist studio/ sunroom is also located on this level and overlooks the lush gardens and shimmering pool.

A huge double lock-up garage with loads of storage and direct access to the home,

timber stairs leading down to the cosy den which feature an easy care gas fireplace.

The classic central kitchen designed with entertaining in mind offers beautiful stone-top benches, gas cook top with extractor, an abundance of storage options and a walk-in pantry.

Massive bi-fold doors from the kitchen and living room retract to create a seamless indoor/outdoor flow.

The expansive undercover pool terrace is the perfect space for easy entertaining with the impressive built-in barbecue a fabulous feature alongside 13 metres of

with the dedicated golf buggy storage for the golfing enthusiast 16kW solar panels, ducted airconditioning throughout, vacuum system complete the picture World famous secure gated Noosa Springs is a highly desirable lifestyle option offering first class golfing and clubhouse facilities, restaurants and only five minutes to Noosa Main Beach.

This is a standout home individually designed to maximise the iconic Noosa Lifestyle. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 551/61 Noosa Springs Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment Contact: Melanie Butcher, 0407 379 893, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE, NOOSAVILLE, 5474 4447 10 NOOSA TODAY

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NEVER BEFORE, NEVER AGAIN BEAUTIFULLY renovated three bedrooms with swimming pool - under $1 million.

You will be impressed with the fabulous lounge and dining areas overlooking the courtyard and pool.

The atrium dining room is perfectly sized and wonderfully bright and airy due to the six-metre-high french doors and window arrangement for striking views and maximum daylight.

The lounge room is of very generous proportions and looks simply stunning as it opens out to the quiet and tranquil courtyard and pool. The pool is surrounded by palm trees providing privacy and shade to both the pool and the upstairs deck off the master bedroom.

The good sized kitchen has up to date appliances and flows into a light-filled breakfast or sunroom of your choice.

Completing the ground floor is a goodsized laundry, renovated powder room, double garage and a separate garage for golf cart.

Upstairs there are three generous bedrooms, the main with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe and the other two sharing a large bathroom. Currently, one bedroom doubles as a study.

Very few come along to compare to this home. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 328/61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $995,000 Inspect: Saturday 21 June, 10.30am-11am Contact: Joe Langley, 0419 883 499, UNIVERSAL PROPERTY, NOOSA HEADS 12 NOOSA TODAY

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CLASSY NOOSA STYLE APARTMENT WITH A STUNNING WATER VIEW 2 BED I 2 BATH I 1 CAR PRICE $1,000,000

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This gem of a property is located on Noosa River overlooking it with the Sunrise & Sunset all to take in.

With this 2 bed 2 bath just recently fully renovated apartment, it’s a stylish delight. With the apartment on the second floor, the plan is open. The master bedroom & ensuite is spacious. Kitchen is a delight with all new appliances and gleams in white. The living and dining areas go through to an outside patio overlooking the Noosa River & Gympie Terrace.

A heated pool with an outside lounge area which is glassed is a nice place to relax.

Single Port Garage All in the private space with entry off the Main Road.

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This fresh, renovated deluxe apartment is priced at $1,000,000.

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Villa 328/61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE NOOSA HEADS

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NEVER BEFORE, NEVER AGAIN 3 BED I 2 BATH I 2 CAR PRICE $995,000 Beautifully renovated 3 bedrooms with swimming pool UNDER $1MILLION You will be impressed with the fabulous lounge and dining areas overlooking the courtyard and pool.

The atrium dining room is perfectly sized and wonderfully bright and airy due to the six-metre-high French doors and window arrangement for striking views and maximum daylight.

The lounge room is of very generous proportions and looks simply stunning as it opens out to the quiet and tranquil courtyard and pool. The pool is surrounded by palm trees providing privacy and shade to both the pool and the upstairs deck off the master bedroom.

The good sized kitchen has up to date appliances and flows into a light-filled breakfast or sunroom of your choice.

Completing the ground floor is a good-sized laundry, renovated powder room, double garage and a separate garage for golf cart.

Upstairs there are 3 generous bedrooms, the master with ensuite and walk-in robe and the other two sharing a large bathroom. Currently, one bedroom doubles as a study.

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4/3 RIVERSTONE COURT THE SECRET LUXURY ESCAPE OF NOOSA/ TEWANTIN

Open For Inspection: Sat 20 Jun 12-12.45pm

2 BED I 2 BATH I 2 CAR PRICE $895,000 Obviously when the Chairman and CEO of a huge International company purchases an Australian ‘bolthole’ in the Noosa area, he will make it look fantastic.

And so this 2 bedroom, both with ensuite bathrooms, townhouse is simply fantastic. The guest bedroom is upstairs with a private balcony and views over the Park. The master bedroom is on the ground floor with a beautiful ensuite bathroom. Kitchen is a dream with all near new appliances and gleams in white. The living and dining rooms, which are a generous size, flow to a wonderful, private outside living area. Which is glassed and screened. Lovely garden with a new relaxing

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fountain. Double garage.

ALL IN A SMALL FOUR TOWNHOUSE GATED ESTATE. The most surprising fact is you get all this for a very low $895,000 But be quick it won’t last…

314/61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE NEW LISTING!!

GORGEOUS VILLA WITH GOLF COURSE VIEWS

Open For Inspection: Sat 20 Jun 11.15-11.45am

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NEW NOOSA SPRINGS LISTING!! Private, tranquil and absolutely beautiful, this Villa is on an elevated block designed to capture the eastern sunrise in the sought after Woods Precinct.

Situated on a golf front allotment with lovely filtered views of the golf course. The property offers a large open floor plan capturing loads of natural light and cooling breezes. It has been perfectly designed with multiple indoor/outdoor entertaining areas that take advantage of the sun all day long.

The lower level of the home consists of an open plan living, dining and kitchen area. All of which overlooks the sparkling in-ground pool, entertaining areas and beyond to the golf course and beautifully manicured gardens. An additional living area is located in the middle of the home, leading out to a sunny courtyard. A good size 3rd bedroom is located at the front of the home on the lower level as well.

On the upper level, there are two ensuite bedrooms located at each end of the property. The master bedroom n t enjoys a lovely peaceful outlook overlooking the golf course.

This property has been caringly maintained and looked after by the current owners and has a real feel of homeliness as you enter the property. Make sure to take the time to inspect, it’s sure to impress. * Mature established landscaped gardens * Air conditioning & ducted vacuum maid * Golf buggy garage * Multiple indoor/outdoor living areas * Sparkling fully tiled in-ground pool * Private and secure With 24-hour security gated entry, Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort award-winning golf course, fine restaurant and bar, gymnasium with 45-metre heated lap pool and a world-class health spa, you will live life to the fullest and live it in luxury.

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Plan ahead to avoid feeling lost and alone when the move happens.

HOW TO MAKE A SEA CHANGE WITH the days of summer not long behind us, it’s already time to start missing beach holidays and the relaxation they bring. It’s easy to long for it so much that the idea of a sea change can quickly shift from a dream to a possibility, to actually saying out loud, “maybe we should just do it.”

It’s a dream of many Aussies to live by the beach. Long days spent on the sun and warm, balmy nights spent walking on the sand. The blissful, stress free life of the seaside where every day is ice cream and every night is fish and chips. Where traffic is at a minimum, you can hear the ocean, and in the evening, you can see the stars.

Who wouldn’t want to make a sea change?

But while the beach is a place of relaxation, of rejuvenation and restoration, the pursuit of a sea change is not one to be considered lightly, nor is it a decision to be made on a whim while longing for a summer holiday.

So, when should you make a sea change, and if you’re making one, how should you do it?

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your city life and head to the ocean, this is no different. Things to consider include employment opportunities, which can be fewer and far between in coastal areas, access to healthcare, leisure activities, proximity to friends, family and more. If you are moving to a coastal town far from your current home, it can mean starting from scratch in many aspects of your life. So plan ahead to avoid feeling lost and alone when the move happens.

can often be limited, frequently with a local, independent grocer being the main food source in town. While this will often mean fresh, local produce, it can also result in higher food prices and the major supermarket chains could be a half hour drive away, so you may need to say goodbye to your grocery specials!

Community focus Seaside communities are known – and loved! – for their small, close knit communities. Where dwellers are few but all know each other by name. This can feel comforting for many but isolating for others. Consider your personality preference and if this lifestyle will suit you in the long term.

Assess the market While property prices in beach side towns are often significantly less than inner city abodes, and you can get much more for your money, it’s important to consider the rate of increase in the city and the difficulty of getting back in, if the sea change doesn’t work out. There is no crystal ball that can help you with this, but taking time to research before jumping in can help you make educated risks, instead of blind ones.

It’s not always a holiday It’s easy to imagine living at the beach when you have such a great time there on holidays, but when it’s your permanent place of residence, this sentiment may not remain. Everyday things like chores, cooking, cleaning, bills and more will still exist at the beach – though might be easier to deal with when you’re looking out at the crashing waves!

Cost of living While purchase prices and rental rates may be lower than in the city, it can be easy to accumulate expenses in other ways. For instance, access to supermarket varieties com.au

Lead with your head Try not to fall in love with the first house you see, hard though it may be. Buying at the beach is no different to buying city-side: you need to research, evaluate, consider.

Keep an impartial mind and take your time to ensure you are making the right decision. Don’t get carried away with the process and buy a beach property on a city budget, value for money may seem better relatively, but don’t overpay for what you are getting. Play it smart.

Test the waters There’s no harm in taking a hesitant approach to your sea change. Instead of taking a punt and making the move, you could consider renting in the area for a while to get a good idea of whether or not it’s right for you. This means you can live the seaside dream without the risk, get amongst the life you think you want and if after a few months everything feels good, then look at purchasing your own little piece of paradise knowing well that it’s the right decision.

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HOME FOCUS

STYLISH WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE TIMELESS design merges formal living areas and exclusive waterfront living with beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces and a stylish interior you'll love coming home to.

Greeted by the immaculately landscaped entrance and travertine tiles that guide you through a large double timber door into the grand light filled foyer dominated by high ceilings and a feature chandelier, elegantly setting the tone for this spectacular home.

Considerable in proportions the open plan living and dining area with adjoining well-appointed kitchen, each sharing views of the water framed by wooden bi-fold doors that flow seamlessly onto the sheltered outdoor alfresco, providing endless indoor and outdoor entertaining. The swimming pool situated to the north on the water's edge. Set below at water level is a dual finger jetty which allows private boat mooring for multiple watercraft.

On the ground floor an impressive north-facing master suite has water views a luxurious ensuite and walk in robe.

A marble staircase leads you to the top floor and wrap-around balcony, where you have the choice of a second master with private terrace as well as two more

bedrooms all looking onto the water and a deluxe guest bathroom.

Features include 20-metre waterfront with north-west aspect, dual finger jetty,

sensor outdoor lighting, zoned airconditioning, stone bench tops and Miele appliances.

Showcasing a waterfront lifestyle, an

inspection of this impeccable home is essential to appreciate the attention to detail and high-quality finish. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 151 Shorehaven Drive, NOOSA WATERS Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $3,800,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 or Darren Neal 0401 212 505, REED AND CO., 5323 0101

EXPANSIVE VIEWS POSITIONED on the river side of Gympie Terrace with only a lush green park between you and the sandy banks of the Noosa River, this brand new, architecturally designed apartment is just one of two in an esteemed location.

Set over a single level with a private pool and tiered external living area the home exudes luxury. The expansive river view offers a true sense of openness which is heightened via direct access to the park.

Soaring ceilings and full width glazing ensure this enviable view is always in sight.

Facing north, the external entertaining area is tiered over three levels and offers areas of full sun, a vergola to tailor the sun as you desire and a completely covered dining alfresco, all adjacent to the private plunge pool.

At the base of the garden a gate gives you direct access to the park, ideal for dog owners, river walks and the most delightful way to walk to the river’s famous bars and restaurants.

Vast amounts of space continue inside with the help on an open layout and a fantastic use of windows and louvres

that look out to leafy gardens. Bespoke cabinetry enhances the premium feel in the kitchen, where a stunning use of wood, vj panelling and European appliances create a space you will want to spend time cooking in.

There’s an additional space for a bar or study nook while opposite a soft rendered wall gives a subtle texture to the otherwise clean white palette.

Private and tucked behind the pool, the master suite still enjoys the river views while refraining from being exposed.

Louvres are used strategically around the room including in the unique bedhead and into the ensuite which also includes a freestanding bath, dual vanity & mirror cabinets all in addition to the pool-side patio and walk-in robe. The second bedroom also has an ensuite, built-in robe and private deck.

Further space is designed for flexibility as a second living space, large office or third bedroom, this opens to a sunny western deck and has a wide stacking internal door that allows the room to be closed off or become part of the home. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1/126 Gympie Terrace, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $3,000,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 or Darren Neal 0401 212 505, REED AND CO., NOOSAVILLE noosatoday.com.au

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Time

Address

A B C

Price Guide

Agent Time

Black Mountain 14 Beechtree Road

2

7

$799,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0409 614 482

10.30am - 11.00am

68 Podargus Pde

5

2

3

$1,285,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

10.30am - 11.00am

5 Gannet St

4

2

2

$1,350,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049

12.30pm - 1.00pm

6/31-33 Lorikeet Dr

3

2

2

$1,250,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

3

2

2

O/o $470,000

5

5

2

4

3

4

Contact Agent

39 Weyba Street

5

3

3

$2,350,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0434 236 110

Universal Properties - 0419 883 499 1.00pm - 1.30pm

6/21 Henderson St

2

2

1

$895,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

9 Kiamba Court

5

4

4

$4,200,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

5

3

3

$2,350,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0434 236 110

Saturday 20th June 11/528 David Low Way

3

2

1

$685,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 714 653

Peregian Springs

Marcus Beach

Saturday 20th June

Saturday 20th June 11.30am - 12.00pm

7 Hawthorn Gv

3

2

2

$899,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

12.00pm - 12.30pm

2/44 Kauri Cres

Noosa Heads

Point Arkwright

Saturday 20th June

Saturday 20th June

10.00am - 10.30am

7415/5 Morwong Dr

11.00am - 11.30am

5 Lake Edge Dr

3

2

2

11.00am - 11.30am

4304/5 Morwong Dr

2

2

1

1

1

1

$385,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0412 894 542 11.00am - 11.30am

6 Arthur St

Price Guide $1,900,000 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804

Sunrise Beach

$680,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0412 894 542

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0417 600 840 Saturday 20th June

11.00am - 11.30am

3/35 Picture Point Cres

2

1

1

Auction

10/2 Banksia Avenue

3

2

1

$750,000

Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373 10.00am - 10.30am

Noosa Springs

24 Netherby Rs

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

Sunshine Beach

Saturday 20th June 9.30am - 10.00am

214/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4

4

2

$1,950,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0434 236 110

10.30am - 11.00am

532/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4

4

2

$2,950,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0434 236 110

10.30am - 11.00am

328/61 Noosa Springs Dve

3

2

2

$995,000

Saturday 20th June 12.00pm - 1.00pm

11.15am - 11.45am

314/61 Noosa Springs Dve

3

3

2

$1,495,000

Universal Properties - 0419 883 499 2.00pm - 2.30pm

12.00pm - 12.30pm

143/61 Noosa Springs Dve

3

2

2

$895,000

Universal Properties - 0419 883 499 Wednesday 24th June

12.00pm - 12.30pm

551/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4

3

2

$1.95m NEG

Laguna Real Estate - 0407 379 893

12.45pm - 1.15pm

764/61 Noosa Springs Dve

3

3

2

$1,895,000

Universal Properties - 0419 883 499

12.00pm - 1.00pm

39 Weyba Street

Tewantin

Wednesday 24th June 532/61 Noosa Springs Dr

Robert James Realty - 0438 682 700

Price Guide $1,050,000 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

11.00am - 11.30am

10.00am - 10.30am

Agent

Saturday 20th June 5

Castaways Beach 10.00am - 11.00am

A B C

OPEN HOMES

Price Guide

Peregian Beach

Saturday 20th June 11.00am - 11.45am

Address

4

4

2

$2,950,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0434 236 110 Saturday 20th June

Noosaville Friday 19th June

9.00am - 9.30am

1 Murdock Court

4

2

2

O/Over $550,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0407 379 893

10.00am - 10.30am

18/44Tait Street

2

1

1

$385,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0428 711 163

30 River Road

5

3

4

O/Over $940,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0407 379 893

92 Butler Street

3

2

2

Offers Invited

Robert James Realty - 0438 682 700

49 Furness Drive

4

2

2

$735,000

Robert James Realty - 0438 682 700

11.00am - 12.00pm

9 Goodchap Street

4

3

2

$1,600,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0428 711 163

12.00pm - 12.45pm

4/3 Riverstone Court

2

2

2

$895,000

Universal Properties - 0419 883 499

30 River Road

5

3

4

O/Over $940,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0407 379 893

1 Murdock Court

4

2

2

O/Over $550,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0407 379 893

11.00am - 11.30am

13A-13B George St

3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0407 708 860 10.00am - 10.30am

12.00pm - 12.30pm

13/185-187 GympieTerrace

2

1

1

$410,000

1.00pm - 1.30pm

23/278 Weyba Road

2

1

1

$525,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0407 379 893 10.00am - 10.30am Laguna Real Estate - 0407 379 893 11.00am - 11.30am

Saturday 20th June 9.00am - 9.45am

9/13-17 James Street

2

1

1

O/Over $430,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0406 953 304

9.00am - 9.45am

12/13-17 James Street

2

1

1

O/Over $499,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0406 953 304

9.30am - 10.00am

21/73 HiltonTerrace

2

1

1

$265,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0412 043 880 Wednesday 24th June

10.00am - 10.30am

20 Limosa Cct

4

2

2

$1,140,000

10.00am - 10.30am

113/73 HiltonTerrace

3

2

1

O/Over $310,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0417 600 840 10.00am - 10.30am Laguna Real Estate - 0412 043 880

11.00am - 11.30am

2/179 GympieTerrace

2

3

2

O/Over $1.7m

Laguna Real Estate - 0407 379 893

11.00am - 11.30am

37/124 Noosa Parade

2

1

1

O/Over $410,000

Laguna Real Estate - 0412 043 880

11.45am - 12.15pm

2/213 GympieTce

3

2

2

$1,000,000

Universal Properties - 0419 883 499

12.00pm - 12.30pm

1/20 Nannygai St

4

2

2

$1,195,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0407 708 860

12.00pm - 1.00pm

9/258 GympieTce

2

2

1

$735,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 714 653

12.00pm - 12.30pm

5/137 GympieTce

1

1

1

$395,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049

1.00pm - 1.45pm

27 Azolla Circle

4

2

2

$925,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

Auction Diary Noosa Heads Saturday 25th July

Universal Properties - 0419 883 499 10.00am - 10.30am

1.00pm - 1.30pm

40 Wyuna Dr

3

2

2

$1,705,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804

10.30pm - 11.00am

13A-13B George St

3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0407 708 860

3/35 Picture Point Cres

2

1

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0417 600 840

Noosaville Saturday 20th June

Wednesday 24th June 12.00pm - 12.30pm

5/137 GympieTce

1

1

1

$395,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049 11.00am - 11.30am

1 & 2/19 Ann Street

3

2

2

Forthcoming Auction

12.00pm - 1.00pm

9/258 GympieTce

2

2

1

$735,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 714 653 11.00am - 11.30am

13A-13B George Street

3

2

2

Auction

Garwoods Estate Agents - 0411 862 954 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0421 785 512

THINKING OF SELLING? Speak to your agent about listing on realestateview.com.au.

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Units are ready to go, inquire at cooroybusinesspark.com.au

COOROY UNITS READY TO GO approved for a service station/fast food outlet which would ensure a large volume of through traffic when completed.

The Service centre is designed to service the entire Noosa Region and the traffic travelling North from Brisbane, as the next planned service centre is 40 kilometres north, once the Gympie Bypass is completed. The service station site would ensure that Cooroy Business Park has a high number of visitations day and night. · 4.0m x 4.5m roller doors provide ample space for truck access and machinery clearance. · Glazed shop fronts on the majority of

Ideal Pivotal Location For Your Business

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units provide natural light to future mezzanine levels.

Abundant carparking, container set down areas and common areas for people to relax and enjoy while collaborating with other business people.

Ideal for restaurants who have adapted new ways during COVID-19 period to service residents via take away for their food preparation by expanding or pivoting into these units.

Ideal for owner-occupiers looking for freehold opportunities Suitable for a variety of businesses Perfect for investors given potential return

and affordable pricing · Cost effective storage solution · Mezzanine levels approved and available for the majority of tenancies · Each unit is complete with quality kitchenette and bathroom with shower · 3 phase power to all units · 4.0 x 4.5m roller doors · Ample off-street car parking, container set down areas and common area · Prime location, next to the Bruce Highway For details contact Murray Brown, 0419 491 395.

Visit cooroybusinesspark.com.au to inquire. ●

COOROY BUSINESS PARK 3 industrial/studios to let Unit 2-109 m², Unit 3-151 m² & Unit 4-109 m² (or combined up to 366 m2 if you need more space) Suitable for a variety of businesses including food production/preparation  Epoxy floors with trade waste in place  Mezzanine levels approved if required  Three phase & solar power  4m– 4.5m roller doors  2 level glazing  Ample off-street customer/staff parking  Container set down areas common area with BBQ. Adjacent to Unit 1 - 2020 Distillery excellent point of sale.

Prime location on the Bruce Highway at the entrance to Noosa via Cooroy.

Contact: Forest Park Biosphere Murray Brown M: 0419 491 395 E: muzz@noosaforestpark.com.au

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COOROY Business Park consists of 39 industrial units of concrete tilt slab construction ranging from 65sqm in area through to whatever size you require by amalgamation of units.

Located next to the Bruce Highway at the Southern entrance to the Noosa Hinterland town of Cooroy on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Cooroy Business Park is stage 1 of a fully planned commercial property development over five stages.

Visible from the Bruce Highway in both directions, just 20 kilometres west of Noosa Heads. Stages 1-4 would be suited for a range of commercial activities. The fifth stage at the business park is D.A.

HOME FOCUS

LIFESTYLE LOCATION NOOSA SOUND SITUATED on the eastern corner of one of the Sound’s pretty courts, the original home is built of natural materials.

Unusual in its design, featuring rustic high vaulted ceilings, magnificent open fireplace with brick chimney and the casualness of an L-shaped open-plan living area just off the modern kitchen where the Caesarstone breakfast bar forms a focal point of the living area.

Walk through expansive doors to the covered north-east facing patio overlooking tropical gardens and free form pool. The dining/family room features a wet bar just off the lounge.

The home’s upper level has three airconditioned double bedrooms, all with ceiling fans, writing desks, and robes, walk-in robe and ensuite to the main.

Two bedrooms open to a large return covered deck talking in an elevated view of surrounding trees and other prestige development. Ideal for family and guest stay overs.

Complete with a downstairs powder room, just right for your relaxed Noosa lifestyle.

Walk to local general store, restaurants, cafe and just a 10 minute level stroll to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach.

Style, position, privacy. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 9 Key Court, Noosa Sound Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,950,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Warren Evans, 0428 711 163, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE, NOOSAVILLE, 5474 4447

BEAUTIFUL POOLSIDE PENTHOUSE ABSOLUTE immaculate presentation, owners have never rented out this northaspect penthouse, perfect to live in or holiday let, only one of two at the top.

Relax by the heated swimming pool and spa or make use of the barbecue facilities.

Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, offers a vast variety of boutique shopping, cafes and restaurants to suit all families. Walk along the Noosa River and enjoy the beautiful walkways, parks and playground. The Noosa River offers all types of water sports from the adrenaline rush on jet skis to swimming, kayaking or boat hire.

Relax on a ferry cruise and absorb the natural surroundings and wildlife along the Noosa River into the cosmopolitan Hastings Street and the world famous Main Beach. You have the best of Noosa at your doorstep. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 7/235 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $749,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Melanie Butcher, 0407 379 893, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE, NOOSAVILLE, 5474 4447 noosatoday.com.au

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