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Author Javier Leon is among those looking at the impact of cyclones.

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The good news is that tropical cyclones are becoming less frequent. The bad news is they are moving south! PHIL JARRATT reports on ground-breaking local research.

Story of a storm ser Island and wreak havoc on beaches and in beachside towns.

Recently-published research, conducted by researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast’s School of Science and Engineering, and supported by Noosa Council, has bad news for both groups. We can expect fewer cyclones but of greater intensity, and they will

form in progressively more southerly waters.

But as bad as that may sound, the good news is that the ground-breaking research produced by our local scientists will help predict and prepare for cyclone events with greater knowledge of their patterns and coastal impacts.

Noosa has a long history of coastal dam-

age from cyclones, with the worst being three consecutive TCs over the summer of 1947-48, which tore the roofs off the Laguna House and Beachhouse guesthouses, blew campers out of the Woods, knocked down the lifesavers’ tower and stole Main Beach.

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Surfers love cyclones, especially the ones that keep a respectful distance and sit in the Coral Sea for a week or more until your paddling arms feel like spaghetti.

The rest of the community, particularly those who own beach frontage or run beach resorts, hate cyclones, especially the ones that cross the coast anywhere south of Fra-

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The editor’s desk The school holidays have just about arrived and despite the borders being closed word is there will be plenty of holiday visitors coming to enjoy some surf and sunshine.

And who could blame them.

This year with the ongoing changes to coronavirus regulations there will be fewer organized activities than usual to entertain the kids.

Maybe that isn’t such a bad thing.

Give them enough time and boredom and they’re sure to find some way to entertain themselves.

Just look at the story of the Bush Boys of St Andrew’s College who created their own space that made it fun to go to school.

Isn’t it something kids have done for generations?

Or encourage them to read a book or two and let them escape into their imagination.

If you’re concerned about the arrival of tourists and the chance of them bringing in the dreaded virus have a read about the cyclone research being done by scientist Javier Leon and it might give you something else to think about.

With climate change causing cyclones to move south it might bring a few lifestyle changes - as well as a few more surfers.

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Business owners come together for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in Cooroy.

President Country Noosa Martin Duncan, Sirah Robb, Kimberley Bateman, and Robin Vartan.

A morning tea fit for the Queen.

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By Abbey Cannan Despite the global pandemic, Wythes Real Estate and local businesses came together on Tuesday to create a special treat while raising vital funds for the Cancer Council.

Wythes hosted Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Drive-Through for the Cooroy community to come together and support the Cancer Council in providing services and support to those facing cancer past and present and help fund vital research in the hopes of a cancer free future.

President Country Noosa and Sunshine Coast Foodie Martin Duncan added his famous Sconetime scones to the takeaway boxes, along with Cooroy businesses Livelife Pharmacy, German Bakehouse, Richies Bakery, and Saw and Mill.

Mr Duncan said Cooroy had a wonderful community vibe.

“I had to jump on board this fundraiser in Cooroy as it raises awareness and necessary funds for the Cancer council as well as connecting our community,“ he said.

“I’m so excited to be involved with these amazing businesses as they see the value of being part of this fundraiser along with showcasing their yummy products to Cooroy.

“Wythes have been involved with biggest morning tea since 2018 as well as sponsoring Sconetime in Cooroy since June 2018.“ Mr Duncan said they were aiming to sell 100 take home boxes for home or work, along with receiving donations.

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State steps in on need for minutes

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By Margaret Maccoll A Sunrise Beach cafe owner is calling for a pedestrian crossing to be installed on Tingira Crescent after a detour turned the small street into a major highway.

Chalet and Co cafe owner Will Lillecrapp started up a petition for a crossing after Noosa Council commenced construction on the Orealla Crescent Bridge on David Low Way and diverted traffic along Tingira Crescent.

Mr Lillecrapp said the normally quiet beachside strip had become very busy particularly at peak times in the mornings and afternoons.

He said he had lost business since the construction began which was made worse because Council prevented vehicles from parking on the cafe side of the road.

“They haven’t had any consultation process, no impact plan,” he said. “There’s only one cafe here and I wasn’t consulted. We get tradies who drive past every day. Now they can’t stop and get their coffee and bacon and egg roll.”

Mr Lillecrapp said Council responded to his calls for a crossing by saying it would create a bottleneck.

“Isn’t community safety paramount?,” he said. “The (roadwork) signs say it’s local traffic only. People are trying to get to the beach. If someone does get run over who’s accountable for that.”

Roadworks take highway traffic down suburban street

Orealla Crescent bridge under construction

Residents and visitors described the small street traffic as “full on”.

“We’ve been coming up here for 20 years,” Britt Groom said. “It’s a really quiet street. It’s not really equipped to be the highway.”

Noosa councillor Amelia Lorentsen submitted a petition containing 289 signatures calling for a pedestrian crossing at last Thursday’s Ordinary Meeting.

Cr Lorentsen described the street as a “high safety risk”.

The $3.8 million Orealla Crescent Bridge replacement project is jointly funded by Noosa Council and the Australian Government, as

part of the Bridge Renewal Program.

The construction of a stronger and wider bridge is set to benefit the local community and economy and is expected to take about five months with the highway closed until late August.

Roadwork signs alert drivers of vehicles longer than 8.8m to use the Sunshine Motorway via Emu Mountain Road and Eenie Creek Road and encourage motorists to take alternative routes where possible.

TransLink and BusLink services are operating as normal on the David Low Way detour along Tingira Crescent.

The Queensland Government is to impose on Noosa Council a requirement to take minutes of all committee meetings to enhance accountability and transparency after recently passing an Act in Parliament to strengthen local government accountability.

The previous Noosa council fought long and hard against this when it was put forward - with considerable backing from the community - by then Cr Jackson in pursuing a more open and transparent council.

“I am delighted that the State Government will mandate this obvious practice as part of its latest accountability and integrity legislation,” Ms Jackson said.

“Even the smallest sports and social clubs take minutes of meetings as a permanent record of discussions and agreements.

“It was a shame that the former Wellington council would not take this small step towards greater transparency but now the State government has acted anyway.

“Meeting minutes are important legal and historical documents.”

Ms Jackson said that under mayor Clare Stewart, the new council was pursuing a more open, progressive and independent course.

“The community will welcome that at last it has a council with professional and ethical leadership.

“A council open to its constituency is respected and trusted by them. And this is exactly the kind of council Noosa needs.”

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Plea to keep herd in hay

By Abbey Cannan A Maleny based animal rescue group is calling on the community for donations after the founder crashed head on with a cement truck while on a hay run.

Despite Save A Cow Foundation’s Anthony Walsgott now being out of hospital, he is still bed-bound and has a long recovery journey ahead of him.

With 80 head of cattle in five sanctuaries, Mr Walsgott is asking the community to help his partner, Julianne Smith to keep the foundation running.

“She is having to manage the cows and work with volunteers and on top of that she’s having to look after me,” Mr Walsgott said.

“She’s got a lot on her plate, so it’s a lot of a work for her and I’m just trying to keep out of the way.”

Mr Walsgott said he was in a lot of pain after breaking bones in the crash and could only help with directions.

“I have a high pain threshold but it’s just going to take time before everything heals,” he said.

“I’m in bed and only out if I can try to work my legs a bit.”

Mr Walsgott said he was stunned to wake up in hospital after the accident.

“It was a shock waking up after four days of being in a coma and then realising what had happened,” he said.

“Julianne had already started organising volunteers and fundraising.

“Thinking about the cows and the positives of what we’re doing keeps me emotionally strong.

“I think about what cows go through at slaughter houses, I think about their lives on farms and I think about what we’re doing for these cows, who are some of the lucky ones, who are being looked after and kept away from

Save a Cow Foundation founder Anthony Walsgott with his partner Julianne Smith.

Save a Cow Foundation founder Anthony Walsgott is desperate for funding as he recovers after crashing head on with a cement truck near Maleny. all that horror, so that keeps me in good spirits.”

Mr Walsgott said they needed between $1000 and $1500 each week for the next six months to pay for the hay to feed the cows.

“We’ve raised a few thousand so we’re sort of a little bit forward but it’ll soon dry up,” he said.

“It’s over $1000 every week to care for the cows but there are expenses on top of that in terms of moving them around and things like fencing.

“To get to the end of the year we’re going to need $1500 a week. I don’t have a Ute or anything like that so right now we’re completely at

Save a Cow Foundation cares for the sanctuary s 80 head of cattle. the help of volunteers with any vehicles.

“The community support is really essential and that was really the idea of the foundation, and people are really stepping up, so that’s good.“ To donate to Save a Cow Foundation visit https://bit.ly/2MBEQa3

Surge of interest in coastal impacts, in story of a cyclone From page 1 The 1950s were kinder but Cyclone Dinah in 1967 gutted the beach again (prompting the building of the rock wall) and the eye of Cyclone Daisy passed right over our town in 1972.

As a visiting surfer, I had my first taste of Noosa at the tail end of Dinah, and drove overnight from my job in Canberra to catch Daisy in ’72. In those days we thought Noosa only broke during cyclones, and the locals wisely did nothing to educate us.

After Cyclone David thrashed Main Beach and Hastings Street for more than a week in 1976, Noosa was spared significant cyclone damage until well into the 1990s, when the cycle returned. Now it is changing again.

Authors of “Tropical Cyclone Impacts on Headland Protected Bays”, Daniel Wishaw, Javier Leon, Matthew Barnes and Helen Fairweather, have used this cyclone history to inform their detailed study of the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Oma in early 2019, using state-of-the-art technology to project likely future impacts.

Parts of the report make for alarming reading: “Future climate projections indicate that erosion and sediment supply issues will be exacerbated in the Noosa region in multiple ways. The expected sea level rise for the region for the year 2100, is between 0.8m and 2m, which is likely to cause widespread coastal erosion of the Noosa beaches. Future projections for the eastern Australia wave climate indicate that Noosa will experience a greater proportion of east to north-east swell and a reduction in south-east swell, which is likely to increase erosion frequency and reduce accretion supply. Projections for tropical cyclone events for north-east Australia indicate a decrease in cyclone frequency, an increase in intensity and more southerly migration of cyclones, with a consequential increase in storm surge and extreme sea-states in the region.”

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Main Beach ravaged by cyclone, 1948.

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Our changing beachscape. Aerial images show the differences between 1958 and 2019. Red dots indicate same location points.

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Onlookers watch the TC Oma swell hit the river mouth.

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ditions. While the Brisbane wave buoy recorded significant wave heights approaching 7 metres, in Laguna Bay, partially sheltered

by Noosa Headland, the maximum modelled wave height was 2.1m. “Even so,” says Dr Leon, “maximum water runup was 3.8m above mean-sea-level (2.46 m extra water from the storm) and at 4.5m water would’ve gone over the parking lot and onto Hastings.”

The report notes: “Due to the orientation of Noosa Main Beach, waves required less refraction and were observed to be larger than at Little Cove, with increased wave energy, combined with the strong longshore current, resulted in strong erosion of the beach.”

Dr Leon told Noosa Today: “In the future, with rising sea levels, we should expect even medium intensity cyclones to flood Hastings Street if sediment remains the same. But sediment transport along the east coast is forecast to slow down. What we don’t really know yet is how this will affect Noosa. Daniel Wishaw’s

PhD is trying to figure out how that natural sediment headland bypassing is going to evolve in the future.”

The information gathered during Oma, as well as historical comparisons going back to 1958 and computer modelling of the future, have enabled the USC researchers to take giant steps forward in analysing how man-made developments since 1958 have hindered Noosa’s ability to withstand major cyclone events, and what we need to do to protect our town and beaches as sea levels rise and weather patterns change.

But the report concludes somewhat sombrely: “As this beach has the inability to recede, it is likely that future, permanent sea-level rise will result in more frequent and significant erosion events ... ” Read the full and first peer-reviewed scientific publication about Noosa coastal processes at https://www.mdpi.com/20763263/10/5/190/htm#

northern New South Wales coast, before being downgraded to a Category 1 system on the morning of February 22, approximately 800 kilometres east of Noosa. It then turned southeast and continued to lose intensity, before finally turning north as a tropical low.

During Oma, USC’s researchers went to work around the clock. “Not much chance for me to get a surf in,” Dr Javier Leon lamented.

Beach volumes were measured using surveygrade drones and GPS equipment. Wave data was collected from two sites operated by the Queensland Government offshore from Brisbane and Mooloolaba. Regional wave and wind conditions were applied using sophisticated SWAN (Simulated Waves Nearshore) computer modelling and relevant tidal information also input.

Fortunately, Oma suddenly changed its track so that the observed and modelled wave conditions showed that Noosa Main Beach was protected from the most energetic con-

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Holidays have us all on shore patrol

By Margaret Maccoll As school holidays approach the focus hones in on the behaviour of visitors to Noosa North Shore.

Noosa Police acting senior sergeant Troy Cavell said with police patrols, Queensland Parks and Wildlife rangers and locals on the lookout they didn’t expect many problems.

Snr Sgt Cavell said Covid-19 restrictions had reduced the numbers of visitors to a quarter of normal availability.

He said last weekend there were 680 people visiting the island with police patrolling from Noosa and Gympie and 95 per cent of people do the right thing but with 70km of beach to patrol they can’t be everywhere.

Police, rangers and locals will be working together to keep a close eye on occurrences on north shore but he advised anyone seeing unwanted behaviour to video it and contact police who could follow up their information.

Snr Sgt Cavell said police resources would be stretched over the holidays with Hastings Street Association reporting 100 per cent capacity on top of Noosa’s regular 50,000 population.

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton said last weekend there were no traffic offences or unlicensed drivers and all breath tests were negative.

Campers reported behaviour was good so thank you to all lookouts, she said.

The situation was a far cry from the previous weekend that she described as “horrendous”.

“There was a lot of people there doing the right thing but some did not respect the safety of others or the environment,” she said.

Ms Bolton said the problems arose from a few people north of Teewah village driving dangerously and doing doughnuts on the sand.

Local residents report some “idiocy in driving behaviour and stupidity relating to campfires not being properly extinguished” among a few campers north of Teewah.

Locals say reducing the numbers of permits issued during holiday periods would ease the impact on the environment.

The winter also brings to north shore a seasonal commercial sea mullet fishery operation

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Residents and visitors on the ferry to Noosa north shore. which raises community comment.

Ms Bolton said from advice received, the mullet fishing currently occurring on Noosa North Shore is a seasonal event operating under commercial fishing licences.

“Concerns have been raised with our office during this period each year and to date, all activities raised of concern have been legal under the permits held, including the use of nets close to the river mouth and camping,“ she said.

“A further concern this year relates to those crossing the border from NSW, however under the current border restrictions there is an exemption for those working in certain specific industries including commercial fishing.“ Of most urgent need is a toilet facility at First Cutting, locals say.

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“Toilets at First Cutting to service the needs of the adventure camp, hotel, holiday makers, makes sense,” they say.

“The lack of toilet and rubbish facilities along the beach is a problem for us and despite whatever poetry Council and QPWS say after a holiday period the “overflow” of both these is evident on the beach and people do spend time volunteering to clean up.”

Ms Bolton said she wants to make sure the region is well managed so people can feel safe and enjoy themselves.

Until Covid-19 restrictions are lifted everyone visiting Noosa North Shore needs a Restricted Area Access Permit and a normal Vehicle Access Permit and a camping permit if camping.

More information at parks.des.qld.gov.au/ covid-19

The Queensland Government’s plan for ongoing recovery from Covid-19 has continued this week, as another day of no new cases is recorded and active cases fall below five.

As of Tuesday 23 June, there were two active cases, 1053 recovered patients, a total of 1066 cases, and 327,530 tests conducted.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said only one new case had been confirmed in a week when a major new phase of economic recovery stimulus was announced, along with the easing of restrictions on aged care, sporting crowds and funerals.

The second phase of the plan to Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs includes almost half a billion dollars to support our most vulnerable and to create jobs for tradies.

Covid-Safe site-specific plans have been approved for Stadiums Queensland venues this weekend, allowing for crowds of up to 2000 people.

Aged care residents can have two visitors at a time, including children, after restrictions were further eased this week, while up to 100 people can now attend funerals.

Also announced this week: Two major productions to start again this month as the screen industry starts to recover.

Boarding school students can return next term, after some restrictions are eased.

More Rural Economic Development Grants given the impact of Covid-19 on agriculture.

A Covid-Safe plan will ensure Queenslanders can vote safely in October.

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Noosa locals give their thoughts on the border open date Noosa Today journalists hit the main beach boardwalk to ask locals: Do you think the Queensland border should open on the proposed date of 10 July?

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Here’s what they had to say.

1. Harry Omelaniuk “I think it should’ve been open two weeks ago. The curve has already flattened and the government is overreacting.“

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Andrew and Janae Fowler “Yes. I think it’s time as the amount of cases has gone down and most people are already getting through the border anyway.“

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Jade Carter “I think it should be open now. People who want to cross the border are already doing so anyway.“

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Cherrie Hunt “I don’t think they should let the New South Wales people in. They come and pinch our surf haha.“

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Paul Glanfield “I think they should leave it at that date.

It’s all political and about the money.“

Nina Kneipp and Georgia Matthews “I think it should be open sooner there’s barely any cases now anyway. The tourism impacts are massive.“

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Abby Duggan “I think yes, so people are able to get to work and see family.“ Friday, 26 June, 2020 NOOSA TODAY 5

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Hinterland Bush Links volunteers

Providing habitat for wildlife

Habitat links us to wildlife

By Margaret Maccoll A Maleny-based organization that has engaged the community to connect wildlife corridors across the Sunshine Coast since 2012 will soon be operating in Noosa Shire.

Hinterland Bush Links has been awarded $23,600 in Noosa Council funding to work in partnership with Noosa and District Landcare to replicate its successful Roving Restorers model in Noosa.

Hinterland Bush Links founder and coordinator Susie Duncan said since the organization began they had restored wildlife habitat from Gympie to Caboolture and west to Nanango.

Susie said the group identifies land that is privately or publicly owned that is important for linking corridors for wildlife and contacts the owners to assist those who are willing to join the program.

“We set up Roving Restorers with organized volunteer groups who go out fortnightly to assist landholders with weeding and tree planting,” she said.

“It’s been operating very well.

“The volunteers learn a lot and the landholders learn a lot and they take that knowledge and experience on to their properties.”

“This work is critical to the recovery of threatened ecosystems and native plants and animals.

“We are doing this restoration work to reverse the decline of many species as a result of habitat loss and fragmentation, and to assist their adaptation to Climate Change.“ Susie said the Environmental Grant projects funding from Noosa Council would enable them to engage someone to identify the important properties to operate on in the region and contact the landowners.

“They may be adjacent to National Parks and can benefit from being well managed and contribute to wildlife corridors,” she said.

Susie said the program also works in with the Land for Wildlife, a free voluntary conservation program that assists landowners to manage wildlife on their properties.

She said there were a large number of Land for Wildlife properties in the region.

“We have one year of funding and we hope we can apply again for another year,” she said.

“In the long term we hope this will become sustainable funding to continue it ongoing as we have funding with Sunshine Coast Council.”

Hinterland Bush Links coordinator Susie Duncan

Ally Bing joins in tree planting

Environment grants raise conflict of interest questions

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Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart (front) and Councillors (l-r) Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Tom Wegener, Brian Stockwell, Amelia Lorentson and Frank Wilkie.

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Noosa Council unanimously approved its Environment Project Grants at its Ordinary Meeting last Thursday following a debate at its General Meeting where a three-month deferment of grant payments was discussed.

Councillors praised the work of volunteers engaged in the grant projects and again raised the issue of conflict of interest during the discussion.

At Monday’s General Meeting Cr Brian Stockwell excluded himself after declaring a perceived conflict of interest (as defined in section 175D of the Local Government Act 2009) related to the application by Hinterland Bush Links Inc. (in partnership with Noosa and District Landcare).

At the Ordinary Meeting on Thursday Cr Stockwell said he had reviewed the legislation and his connection to the organisation and felt he could participate in the meeting for the debate and vote.

Cr Stockwell outlined his links to Noosa and District Landcare. As a Sole Trader in his business Watershed Australia, he has both been contracted by, and had subcontracted officers of, Noosa and District Landcare prior to becoming a Councillor. He is an ordinary mem-

ber of the group with long standing association including as a Council representative that assisted in its foundation in 1989. Cr Stockwell advised of his collegial relationships dating back to the 1980s with members of Landcare, his professional roles as a State Government public servant liaising with Landcare through those roles and his relationship with members of the current Landcare Committee. Cr Stockwell further advised that prior to him becoming a Councillor, he undertook a paid two day consultancy facilitating a meeting of Landcare members in 2015 and he had also subcontracted Landcare for a project. Cr Stockwell advised that there was no nexus between the work he had undertaken for Landcare prior to him becoming a Councillor and the project before Council for consideration. Cr Stockwell believed that he could consider this item impartially and in the public interest and requested to remain in the meeting room to participate in the debate and vote on this matter.

Councillors voted in favour of Cr Stockwell remaining in the meeting. Only Mayor Clare Stewart voted against it. She said as a fairminded member of the community if asked whether Cr Stockwell could make an impartial decision relating to the organisation she would say no.

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Launch in lockdown

By Abbey Cannan Two Noosa residents have developed a new app that connects people who need their everyday laundry washed and ironed with neighbours who want to earn a bit of extra cash.

Before officially launching, Craig Miles and Matt Lawton are seeking to recruit a dozen locals to put Airlaundr through its final paces.

Co-founder Matt Lawton said they spent the best part of 18 months in development.

“We think we’ve created something that is quick and easy to use but now we’d like to pay some trial users to help us prove it,” he said.

Mr Lawton said they first developed an app for school lunches but abandoned the idea when government legislation made it “too hard”.

“The idea for Airlaundr was then suggested by a friend and we thought it made a lot of sense,” he said.

With the co-founders both working full time jobs and already having experience in digital production, they said nothing surprised them about the process of developing an app.

“But juggling full time careers and family with this side hustle has taken a lot longer than we hoped,” he said.

Mr Miles and Mr Lawton said they saw Noosa as a great place to launch the app later this year because a key target audience was families on holiday.

They believe there are plenty of under-employed residents who can operate a washing machine and service those families when they start visiting the region again.

“It works like a rideshare app so relies on us building a bank of washers before we go live in a suburb,” Mr Lawton said.

“We’ve recruited lots of people in 4567 and 4573 to a waitlist of washers who are wanting to provide the service and I think the lockdown has helped us do that because people have been looking for new ways to earn money.”

The app also has a social good element in

Two Noosa residents Craig Miles and Matt Lawton have developed a new app to help with laundry. that 20 cents from every order will go to a local good cause that the washer nominates.

Airlaundr has already signed up a national cancer charity and a local Noosa sports club, Sunshine Beach Surf Lifesaving, but Lawton wants more good causes on board to help their fundraising efforts.

“I think local schools and associations who

sign up can also help us drive app installs because they’ll promote it to their databases as an easy way to help them fundraise,” he said.

“We’re hoping to really help strengthen communities.”

Anyone interested in being paid to help test the app, should email their name and phone number to admin@airlaundr.com.

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Police hunt for assailant Police are searching for a man following the wounding of a teenage girl in Buddina on Monday afternoon.

At 4pm, police were called to a shopping centre following reports a teenage girl had been stabbed.

Police will allege two men known to each other, aged 18 and 17 were involved in a physical altercation.

During the altercation a 16-year-old girl, has attempted to intervene, resulting in the 18-year-old man allegedly stabbing the girl, resulting in a significant laceration from her chin to ear.

The 18-year-old man has then proceeded to run from the shopping centre.

The 16-year-old girl was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition and is currently undergoing treatment.

The 17-year-old man involved in the initial altercation was not injured during the incident.

Police declared a crime scene and conducted significant patrols of the surrounding areas, however have not located the man.

Any member of the public that may have information relating to this investigation is urged to contact police.

Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2001297924 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Noosa Inspiration Centre volunteers with Minister for Tourism Kate Jones at the opening of the new look centre last year.

Kabi Kabi artist Maurice Mickelo.

Inspired volunteers return The Hasting Street Noosa Inspiration Centre has welcomed back the army of wonderful volunteers.

Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson said it was great to welcome the ‘vollies’ back to the centre.

“They provide a friendly face and a warm welcome for our visitors and we are thrilled that the easing of restrictions has enabled us to open our doors again,“ Ms Anderson said.

“They provide such an important role in welcoming visitors and providing them with advice on Noosa, whether its information on

where to stay, tours and experiences, restaurants and in general, provide that local knowledge that we know visitors are seeking out” said Ms Anderson.

Seven year veteran Volunteer Neil Tomilson said it is wonderful to be back at the Centre.

“I did not realise how much volunteering for Tourism Noosa meant to me,“ Mr Tomilson said.In addition to welcoming back the volunteers, the Centre has had some enhancements including more of a focus on brochures up front and centre for visitors to seek out information easily and the Centre now features an

indigenous mural designed by Kabi Kabi artist, Maurice Mickelo.

Celebrating Noosa’s indigenous history, the artwork has been made possible by grant funding by the State Government and showcases the dreamtime story of Noosa, the creation of Noosa and Kabi Kabi country.

The various colours of the installation represent different aspects of Noosa; green representing the hills and mountains of the area, yellow representing the sand and the beach, the blue is the ocean and the red ochre represent the river system running into the ocean.

The leaf coming from the river represents the paperback tree which is the main native tree of the area and important to the Kabi Kabi. Each of the animals represent the spirits of the area that the Kabi Kabi people descend from.

The artwork will be further enhanced with the help of augmented reality technology using a custom created app for visitors to immerse themselves in the dreamtime story of Noosa.

The Noosa Inspiration Centre on Hastings Street is now open seven days from 9am-5pm.

Direct service to Cairns Sunshine Coast Airport has joined forces with the Queensland Government and Alliance Airlines to launch a new service to Cairns, allowing Queenslanders in the far north and the south east to enjoy the best of both worlds direct from their doorstep.

Flying three return services per week from 17 July, the route will provide a key connection between two of the state’s high value tourist destinations in time for the push for domestic travel, encouraged through Tourism and Events Queensland’s ‘Good To Go’ campaign.

Sunshine Coast Airport Chief Executive Officer Andrew Brodie said the Cairns destination was highly requested by locals.

“Cairns and far north Queensland are highly desirable destinations for Sunshine Coast people, and for the first time ever, this service will provide direct access to world renowned natural wonders like the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest,” Mr Brodie said.

“Expected to service up to 40,000 passengers every year, it is also great news for our local tourist operators, due to deliver a much needed $2.8 million injection of tourism spend into the Sunshine Coast region.

“We also anticipate it will be popular among southerners who are starting to emerge out of isolation into a long winter, and now they’ll have the chance to experience two of Queensland’s premier destinations in the one trip, keeping them in the Sunshine State for longer.”

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Lee Schofield said the airline was delighted to partner with Sunshine Coast Airport and the Queensland Government to launch the new route.

“We know that residents, tourism operators and the broader businesses community in both regions have been calling for a link for many years and we’re proud to be able to bring this to fruition,” Mr Schofield said.

“As a 98 percent Australian and New Zealand owned airline headquartered in Brisbane and with operational bases in Cairns, Townsville and Rockhampton, Alliance is pleased to be playing our part to drive new visitation to these two Queensland regions that have been so significantly impacted by Covid-19.”

Visit Sunshine Coast Chair David Ryan and Tourism Noosa Chief Executive Officer Melanie Anderson said the flights were a welcome addition and would provide an opportunity for more Queenslanders to visit the broader Sunshine Coast and Noosa regions.

“We expect there will be considerable interest from the north Queensland market as the Sunshine Coast offers a distinctly different holiday experience from what they normally experience, and it will also help facilitate business travel and conferences in future,” Mr Ryan said.

“We look forward to welcoming our northern friends and we encourage our own locals to support Queensland tourism and discover the Cairns and Port Douglas region,” Ms Anderson said.

Tourism Noosa Chief Executive Officer Melanie Anderson welcomes the new addition of direct flights to Cairns.

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No public say on budget The newly-appointed Noosa Council failed to deliver the previous Council’s promise to consult with the community on the 2020-21 Budget.

Councillor’s at last Thursday’s Ordinary Meeting voted unanimously to defer community feedback until the budget review in November and consultation until the 2021-22 Budget.

Councillors blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for forcing “a rethink on a much wider consultation process” and the need to adopt the budget on 10 July to maximise interest earnings.

“Unfortunately given much of the focus has and continues to be about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, it was impractical to conduct an extensive consultation process involving business, residents and community groups for the 20-21 budget,” Mayor Clare Stewart said.

“But there’s still a strong commitment from all councillors to get community views in the most meaningful and measured way that provides tangible outcomes.”

Cr Stewart said the budget processes normally start in November but the new Council began work on it in May and there was not the

opportunity to engage with the community.

However Cr Brian Stockwell said work on the budget did start in November but it was thrown in the wastebasket in February.

Cr Stewart said Council would have more clarity on finances in the next financial year to understand the repercussions of the coronavirus.

She said the community would have the opportunity to provide feedback in October for inclusion in the budget review in November 2020.

“If there’s an allocation of additional funding, we’re keen to hear what areas the com-

munity would like those funds directed to,” she said “Conversely, if there’s less income due to COVID, we will ask the community what services or expenditure should be reduced.”

A further part to the community engagement centres on seeking input on the type of process the community considers as appropriate for future budgets.

“There are a myriad of ways we could engage with the community, but it’s important to establish a process that is driven by the community.” Cr Stewart said.

Noosa doctor’s reminder on bowel cancer dangers

By Abbey Cannan With June being Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Noosa Outlook Medical Centre GP Dr Claire Lawrence is encouraging people in the community to take responsibility of their health.

Dr Lawrence said bowel cancer was Australia’s second deadliest cancer, affecting one in 18 males and one in 26 females in Australia.

“The National Bowel Cancer Screening saves lives and it is still sending out test kits during the COVID pandemic,” she said.”Ninety per cent of bowel cancers are successfully treated if found early but fewer than 40% are detected early.

“The guidelines recommend screening every two years, starting at age 50 and continuing to age 74.

“The test detects blood that cannot be seen with the naked eye.”

Dr Lawrence said like any screening test, it was for people who do not have any symptoms.

“If you are obviously bleeding, or have had a change in your usual bowel habit, then don’t participate in the scheme, instead you should book an appointment to see your GP to decide a management plan,” she said.

“More advanced symptoms of bowel cancer may include: unexplained weight loss, persistent abdominal pain, incom-

plete emptying of the bowel or generalised weakness. Again any such concerns should be discussed with your GP. “No one understandably likes the idea of a colonoscopy, but if indicated it means that the whole of the large bowel can be visualised and if any abnormalities are seen, they can be biopsied or removed at the same time.”

Dr Lawrence said you are given a sedative that makes you forget that you’ve even had the procedure.

“Family history of bowel cancer is important to know as having members of your family with a history puts you at an increased risk, compared to the general population,” she said.

“The majority of people with bowel cancer, however, have no family history.

“You could be at risk if you are over 40, have a poor diet, currently/previously smoked or exceed the recommended alcohol intake.”

Dr Lawrence said talk to your GP if there is a family history, as screening may have to start earlier than the general population.

“So we know 2020 has ‘given us all the sh*ts’ but let’s not put our head in the sand; sample your stool, prod your poo, scoop your poop, however you want to say it,” she said.

“Take an active role in your health by participating in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.”

Noosa’s key stakeholders have teamed up to launch a plan to highlight to region’s hinterland.

Pictured: Noosa & District Landcare Phil Moran, Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart, Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson, NBRF’s Rex Halverson and Councillor Tom Wegener.

Masterplan for hinterland

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Tourism Noosa, the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF), Noosa Landcare and the Noosa Council have teamed up to introduce a Masterplan that will see the region’s trails revitalised.

The Masterplan strategy is on ongoing plan to improve and upgrade the Noosa Trail Network, working sustainably with the Kabi Kabi original land owners to identify new areas to link trails.

The plan covers a diverse range of eight scenic trails and over 130 kilometres within the Noosa Biosphere Reserve which include national parks, state forests and private property throughout the region.

Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson said the initiative is designed to shine a spotlight on the region’s hinterland.

“It’s been an exciting journey but we have a lot of work ahead of us in terms of implementation and grant funds to apply for the full $6 million role out, but this is an initiative that will be imperative for our region.

“Before Covid started tourists were telling us they wanted that nature based experience, and now that Covid has hit it’s even more important, and this is what this program is designed to do - work with our key bodies, our residents and build something that’s for all of us to enjoy,” Ms Anderson said.

Newly appointed Councillor and member of the NBRF Tom Wegener spoke passionately about the project which will see Pomona, Kin Kin, Cooran and Cooroy highlighted by the trails.

“The biggest idea for Noosa is enjoying the environment by the residents, and with the

new Masterplan (people) can walk, gallop or ride down the trails looking out at the flowers, the trees, the environment and enjoying it.

“That’s the immediate benefit value to the community - is just simply enjoying the environment and the Masterplan truly enhances this,” Cr Wegener said.

“An important part of this plan is education, so if you walk through the trails, the trees and the flowers, we see things and we want to learn about them, learn their names and history.

“My ultimate aspiration for these trails is to learn the Kabi Kabi names of things, learn the stories and the history and perhaps just for a moment see through the eyes of the Kabi Kabi people,” Cr Wegener said.

Chair of the NBRF Rex Halverson said the foundation is a proud key partner in the Masterplan, saying the idea will benefit the community socially and economically while protecting the natural environment.

“An improved Noosa Trail Network will enrich the experience locals and visitors alike have with the natural landscape of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.

“The Masterplan also presents innovative opportunities to foster nature-based tourism, biodiversity management and education through improved land management and infrastructure,” Mr Halverson said.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said Council is excited to be part of the launch.

“We are thrilled to be a key partner in the development of this draft Masterplan, which will provide significant economic benefits to our hinterland region,” Cr Stewart said.

Tourism Noosa and Noosa Council will apply for government grants to help fund the $6 million project.

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The squad is training together to paddle 26km in the Virtual Molokai to Oahu paddle board race.

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Paddling 26km for charity

By Abbey Cannan One year down the track, Noosa resident Andy Fermo has made immense progress after forming his registered charity Invisible Injuries.

What started out as an idea to create awareness and improve the lives of others also suffering from PTSD, has in turn helped the military veteran focus on his own self-care.

The Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped his charity from reaching people through their online presence, also having planned an active collaboration project to raise funds to create their new website.

Andy said they formed a four-person training squad with Activate Body trainer Tom Molloy, who together will be paddling 26km in the Virtual Molokai to Oahu paddle board race.

“The 26km open ocean course (depending on weather) will be from just north of Teewah or from Marcoola to Noosa Heads Surf Club on Sunday 26 July,” Andy said.

“Tom approached me because we had been talking about getting a regular training squad in Noosa.

“He also believes in Invisible Injuries charitable cause and wanted to collaborate on a project that can assist us with fundraising and brand awareness with a specific goal of the fundraising which is to create an (all-in-one) online database resource which will be the hub for all our programs/activities and stories and the connector for our target audience to resources locally and nationally.”

The squad has committed to paddle sessions twice a week, with Andy welcoming anyone with a race board wanting to train to join them on Wednesdays from 4pm at Lions Park Noosa.

“If they want to have a go I can organise for some demonstrator SUPs so they can have a paddle around Noosa Sound while we train.

The use of the SUPs will be free,” he said.

Along with their SUP initiative, Andy said they’ve launched several activities and programs throughout the past year, including; an Invisible Injuries Podcast, a workout of the day, and regular DJ Antix contributions for mindfulness through music.

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Noosa SUP Crew members Andy Fermo, Sam Perdriau, Tom Molloy, Troy Fazakerley. prevention and how I can become a train the trainer enabling me to deliver the SafeTALK to other organisations on our national tour,” Andy said.

“We’ve connected, followed up, provided initial mental-health triage of two potentially suicidal veterans.”

Andy is also volunteering his time to assist with other veteran groups, in particular hosting Young Veterans (Noosa) lunches and has put his hand up for the welfare team at Tewantin Noosa RSL sub-branch.

“We’re well into the planning phase for our south-east Queensland (mini tour) of eight locations in eight weeks then rolling into the rest of the 12-month PTSD national awareness campaign,” Andy said.

“We’ve hosted our first fundraiser where a triathlete climbed the equivalent of Mt Everest in elevation raising $2.5K for our charitable cause.”

He said they’re also working with Pluggas, a veteran owned, filmmaker and storytelling production house based in Peregian.

“The aim is to film a documentary with Invisible Injuries being one of the primary characters/entities on their 12-month awareness campaign,” he said.

With all the work he’s been putting in, Andy said creating Invisible Injuries has given him purpose, motivation and inspiration to help other veterans and himself.

“Volunteering with other ex-service organisations has given me the ability to network and have consistent social/meaningful engagement with my peers to reduce social isolation,” he said.

“It’s allowed me to face my fears, accept emotions and talk about feelings in a positive, constructive, meaningful and blokey way.

“It’s allowed me to focus on my own selfcare and mental health to be in a much more stable state.”

Invisible Injuries will be launching their

Founder of Invisible Injuries Andy Fermo.

Activate Body trainer Tom Molloy. fundraising website within the fortnight. Keep an eye on their social media for updates, including a PayPal link for donations, at www. facebook.com/invisibleinjuriesaustralia/.

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Noosa’s Queen of Gossip

By Phil Jarratt Susie Osmaston, now 78 and looking and sounding a decade younger, sums up her Cassandra years thus: “I met the deadline for 23 years, through desertion, near-suicide, falling in love, marriage, honeymoons, falling out of love, eloping, a hysterectomy, but pneumonia was a bit much. Then I tottered downstairs to write the last column, and signed off with, ‘It’s time to smell the roses’.”

And that’s pretty much what she and husband John have been doing for the past decade - his golf, their bridge days, and the shared joy of grandkids. But to many long-term Noosa residents, Susie will always be “Cassandra”, the much-loved and sometimes-feared compiler of Noosa’s only real gossip column, starting back in the days when the town was still small enough to wander down Hastings Street at dusk on a Friday and naughtily note who was drinking or dining at close quarters with whom.

But, over a glass of rose on her verdant garden deck, Susie says she never operated like that, was never so brazen. “I had another job so I had to exercise a bit of decorum.”

Indeed she did. In the ‘80s and ‘90s Noosa was a hotbed of political intrigue (some say it still is) with environmental and development lobbies at each other’s throats, and for much of this time Susie was in the thick of it, working first for local State MP Gordon Simpson and later for Mayor Noel Playford at Noosa Shire Council. At a time when it was crucial for Noosa environmentalists to get a hearing with the LNP government, she was the conduit.

But Susie O has been in the thick of the action for most of her colourful life. Born in Perth as Singapore fell (a correlation her mother never let her forget), she enjoyed a blessed childhood in the leafy glades of Mosman Park until her branch manager father (“Perth was a branch manager town in those days,” she recalls) was recalled to head office in Sydney when she was an only-slightly rebellious teenager at a time when rock and roll, television and the Olympics combined to drag Menzies’ Australia into the modern world.

She won a scholarship to university but her father insisted she do a secretarial course first and review her academic options in a year.

Says Susie: “By the time next year came around I was working for a psychiatrist, romantically involved and going out to dinner parties with fascinating and exciting people, so there was no way I was going back to school.”

Instead she went to Melbourne with the first of her “three-and-a-half” husbands, a part-French much older gentleman whose hyphenated full name was too long for the marriage certificate but who wowed her with his savoir faire and his way around a wine list.

Unfortunately, No. 1 was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and the need for a decent wage to get through the grueling carer years saw Susie take up her first position in proximity to men in power, working with the publisher of The Age newspaper, Ranald Macdonald. She remembers holding a rampaging Rupert Murdoch at bay when he was trying to storm The Age office with an offer to buy, just one of the occasions that brought her closer to the quirky genius Macdonald.

After the death of her husband, she met “the half” and began holidaying at his family’s Gippsland seaside cottage, where over Christmas the Melbourne smart set would gather to swim, eat and drink. Here she met the Amos family, who had recently made the sea-change to a place called Noosa, and loved it. Following several exploratory visits, Susie and the half had a huge caravan towed up the highway, bought two blocks on a bare subdivision called Noosa Sound, and vowed never to leave Noosa, if not each other.

Susie took a job as a receptionist at Pine Trees Resort on Hastings Street, joined the party circuit with the likes of local larrikins Mumbles Walker, Billy Wardell and Debbie Higgin, and in the fullness of time eloped with Michael Prenzler, whose passion for her was only exceeded by his passion to own an FM radio licence. With investor friends, they bought 4GY and got the licence, but Gympie didn’t like interlopers so they sold for a healthy profit two years later and took a six-month sabbatical in Europe, but the marriage didn’t last.

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Susie Osmaston, 78, and looking and sounding a decade younger.

Susie’s last Cassandra column. over. In the mid-1980s, Cassandra was born at a heady time in Noosa’s social history. “Dame” Ida Duncan was the doyenne, but she was only one of a colourful list of characters. Leonie Palmer and a new generation of charming Frenchmen were creating a gourmet heaven on Hastings Street while power couples like the Glosters were making news every week, and society snipper Col Smyth always had a

Picture: JOHN OSMASTON

Susie back in the big hair days.

Picture: OSMASTONS column item in his back pocket.

And, of course, sometimes there was a bit of naughtiness. Susie says she only got in trouble once, when a waiter passed on a detailed report of shenanigans at a private party, which she gleefully reported. When the inevitable complaints and threats reached her boss, he told her: “If you’d written that report about my party, I’d have sent you roses! You

made them all sound fascinating!”

Husband of 27 years, former businessman and restaurateur (Going Pasta) John Osmaston doesn’t get a number like the others, because this one’s a “lifer”. Gentleman Johnny refills our rose glasses and remembers a couple of names from the past for his bride. She beams at him.

Susie O may have retired from the Noosa limelight, but she is still shining.

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My research reveals that you’re a surfie chick from Gosford.

Well, certainly born in Gosford, but I wasn’t a surfie, even when we lived at Evans Head. I come from a sole parent family and my mother was incredibly hardworking. She’d come from multi-generational poverty and hardships, so in an era when there was no welfare, she did whatever work it took to put food on the table, and a roof over our heads.

Sounds like you’re a chip off the old block.

My mother didn’t know anything else except to work hard. She taught us that whatever was needed to be done, you just got in and did it.

She built up and sold businesses, including the jetty at Evans Head. We then jumped in a caravan and moved to Sydney’s western suburbs.

Mum worked as a PA, a contract milker and house painter so that she could train horses.

I grew up with many smells ... cleaning fish, turps and yes, manure!

Did you have siblings?

Yes, a brother and two sisters but much older, so by the time I was five they’d left home and it was just Mum and me. I left school early to contribute to the household, working in a variety of jobs, then from 18 in hotel management until at the grand old age of 22 I needed a break to see a bit of Australia. I had $100 and a backpack.

Mataranka in the Territory was where I met my future husband and I found myself living on a million acres just below Arnhem Land.

Suddenly I’d gone from high heels and a suit to life of beauty and isolation. After the first bub, to Brunette Downs, then by the time we were north of Julia Creek, we had three. During the annual visits back to Sydney, there was always a magical green patch. And after being in drought for three years, with our two oldest never seeing rain, this green patch on the old Bruce Highway at Cooroy became a beacon.

That is how we discovered Noosa, and soon after bought a derelict old farmhouse on 60 acres at Kin Kin. That was 29 years ago.

What was your first local job?

Setting up the Kin Kin Village Voice with a $20 contribution from the guys at the sawmill to pay for the photocopying. It was basic but had the contact numbers for services and all the stuff you need in a small community. I just loved getting the stories from the old-timers.

When were you inspired to run for office?

A combination of things. When I came to Noosa there were very few jobs, so I took whatever was available including dishwashing, volunteered and when working for not-for-profits became very much aware of problems such as housing and domestic violence here. I wasn’t interested in politics per se, it was more that I wanted to resolve and couldn’t get any answers how to fix, though heard a lot of reasons how we couldn’t. To get answers I realised I needed to understand by getting inside the system, and so began the journey once our children had fled the coop - becoming a Councilor, running for Mayor and missing out, then running for State Parliament and getting in.

When you were campaigning for the seat of Noosa in 2017, you said, “It seems no party will have a clear majority ... independent members like me will have the opportunity to exercise real influence.” Labor did win a clear majority, but have you been able to exercise real influence?

When I ran I set out with six commitments to the electorate, and by the time the election

comes around I will have nearly delivered on all of them. However, it wasn’t about influence.

It was persistence and hard work to put cases forward effectively without denigrating others. The day you see me throwing rocks, you’ll know something is very, very wrong.

Do you sometimes feel as an independent that it’s you against the world?

It was very daunting at first because there is nowhere to hide, and your every vote is read out, unlike when you are with a party, and yes, there were boos at the start! You have to take responsibility and explain how you got to that decision, and the research is extensive to get to that point. With difference of opinions, tackle the issue, not the person.

Looking back on your time on Council and in the State House, how does the level of nastiness and the quality of debate compare?

As a Councillor I’d have to go and lick my wounds out on the veranda after a vigorous debate, however it never got personal! At State level, I don’t support this idea of dragging the other side down to make a point, and wrote to the Premier and Speaker about this, as we have schoolchildren watching and listening. We have to set an example if we’re ever going to stop the bullying and harassment that is being experienced at all ages. You can debate with respect, hold the government accountable and call out the porkies without denigrating people in Chamber or outside on social media.

How has Noosa coped with Covid?

I’ve been so proud of this community. It was like the bushfires all over again, except it has gone on for months and no one could see it or smell it. I saw the incredible selflessness of residents getting on and doing what had to be done. It was a defining moment for Noosa. Our health and businesses were at stake, but as I did my rounds I found that people were committed to be safe and responsible, supportive and resilient.

What about campaigns? You’ve been through a few now. Any dirty pool?

Oh, horrendous, where do you start? But I’ve always been clear during campaigns and elections. Our team has a code of conduct, and an ethos to lead by example. Never engage in those dirty tactics, never denigrate. You don’t have to do that to win an election, and I think I’ve demonstrated that. I haven’t had time to think about the (October Queensland) election yet, but I will be asking the same of candidates as I have before, for everyone to demonstrate how you can have an election that inspires others to follow suit.

So should we open the border?

There are components that are confusing everyone regarding the indicators that are being used for that determination. Understandably there is caution from residents and business people, because they don’t want to go backwards. But they’re confident, they’ve worked hard to set up their strategies to manage outbreaks, and they’re ready and looking forward to July 10.

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Runners join colour craze A call has gone out to Sunshine Coast schools to take part in the hugely popular School Fun Run Crazy Colour Day, and Noosaville State School is the first to get on board.

School Fun Run is an organisation helping to bring health, exercise, and inclusion to school fundraising efforts around the country through their highly interactive and experiential Fun Runs.

This November, the organisation is looking to help schools in the Sunshine Coast region turn students into running rainbows and give school communities something to look forward to after a year of uncertainty brought on

by COVID-19.

School Fun Run have launched a campaign for the occasion and have aptly called it ’Rainbow After the Storm’ to help spread the word and promote the colourful event.

Director of School Fun Run, Brendan Hopp said they want to get as many schools on the Sunshine Coast as possible holding a Crazy Colour Day in the first week of November.

“It’s all about showing Sunny Coast kids that their future remains colourful, bright and vibrant as together we paint the Sunny Coast Rainbow,“ he said.

The lead up to the event will be promoted as a way to help boost community wide spirit on the Sunny Coast. It will place a special focus on reconnecting school communities, and raising much needed funds following the COVID-19 school shutdowns.

Noosaville State School and Suncoast Christian College are the first two schools to get behind this cause.

Principal Suncoast Christian College Greg Mattiske said, “After everything that has happened this year, we are delighted to bring joy, fun and a sense of normality back to our students with our Crazy Colour Day this year.“ “We have held this event before and we think it’s a perfect way to achieve these outcomes while raising some extra funds for our school at the same time. I hope all schools join us in 2020 as we paint the Sunshine Coast rainbow.“ Collectively, schools have raised over nine million dollars through the School Fun Run program last year alone.

Lindfield Public School, Social Committee, Annabelle Woodhouse said, “It’s been so good to get the kids outside, laughing again and having fun; taking away the seriousness that’s covering the whole globe at the moment.“ “Our principal set a fundraising goal of $70,000, which we thought was crazy - but we reached it and more.

“With the help, support and vision of School Fun Run, our students raised $91,858.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome; we’ll definitely do it again in the future.”

Primarily a school fundraising initiative, the Crazy Colour Day was developed to replace dated and unhealthy fundraising tactics like the chocolate drive, promote healthy lifestyles for children, and bring colour back into school fundraising.

“As childhood obesity rates continue to rise, it’s critical that companies working in the

Noosaville State School and Suncoast Christian College are the first two schools to get behind this cause.

School System shift to meet demands for better products and services that empower entire families to embrace wellness and active lifestyles. At School Fun Run we’re always looking for new ways to do this while increasing net fundraising yields for our partner schools,” Hopp said.

School Fun Run is committed to not just promoting healthy, happy children in schools, but is dedicated to keeping children safe, which is why they have partnered with the

Daniel Morcombe Foundation.

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation, which was established to make a safer community for Australian children, became an Official Charity Partner of School Fun Run in 2019; a partnership they are excited to grow as they support more and more schools across the country.

“School Fun Run connects with over 350,000 primary school aged children annually, so this partnership is a perfect fit for both organisations. School Fun Run could not be

prouder to help them ‘Keep Kids Safe’.” Hopp said.

Annually, School Fun Run raises around $125k for Bruce and Denise Morcombe to continue their son’s legacy.

Schools have found organising a Crazy Colour Day to be one of the easiest fundraising endeavors, with ongoing support, direction, and none of the upfront costs that traditional events, such as school fetes, can attract.

Snapshots of NDSHS’s teachable Covid-19 moments Noosa District State High School students have had a challenging Term 2, with the pandemic disrupting classroom teaching and learning, forcing teachers to become creative and flexible in the delivery of their lessons, with big changes and adaptations made to the parameters surrounding the classwork and assessment instruments set.

One of the ways Year Level Coordinators maintained engagement with students in the at-home learning environment was by creating fun online tasks, which involved the posting and sharing photographs each week that were related to different themes.

Students showcased their non-school uniform items, relishing in the opportunity to don crazy socks, odd hair styles and colourful attire.

The students of essential workers were rewarded for their efforts at school with a celebratory lunch of party pies and hot chips.

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dressed the issues and feelings the students wanted to explore and bring to light.

Year 11 art students Xali McDermott and Grace Hehir used Covid-19 in their art work submission.

“The artwork is supposed to relate to decadence in the time of the pandemic (including sleeping in a lot, eating constantly and falling out of schedule). It can be personal or just generally what we see the people around us doing,” Xali said.

A large number of Year 11 film students chose to base their short film assessment item around time spent in isolation, and a group of Year 11 drama students chose to create a dramatic concept around the effects of COVID-19 on the community, culminating in an annotated digital storyboard of ten key moments from a verbatim performance.

Year 10 Drama students discussed ideas on how to use the pandemic to inspire their 21st Century takes on Shakespeare, with Macbeth’s witches in a ‘Covid Coven’ represented with

face masks and medical gowns and projected onto the state in a Fox News style broadcast complete with a signing interpreter dressed as an unworldly entity.

English students completed a reflection on their time in isolation, with the Year 9 students looking into their own behaviours and changes as part of the Memoir Unit and the Year 11 students developed themselves and their family into characters they wrote about.

English Head of Department Alarna Priestley said the real reason behind these tasks was to provide the students with a voice to express how they were feeling during such unprecedented times.

“While for some students (those living in hinterland or rural properties) there was little difference, other students were impacted greatly by stress, finances and close family settings. I thought it was an important exercise as surely no one wants to return to ‘business as usual’ without having developed some new insight into themselves or the world around us,”

Ms Priestley said.

Year 11 and Year 12 Social and Community Studies students wrote letters to the elderly in local communities to reach out and provide friendship in the form of ‘pen pals’ during a time when many older people in the community were forgotten and left alone for their safety.

Year 11 Social and Community Studies student Gaby Davey said the letter writing was rewarding.

“I hope our letters brighten up their day,” Gaby said.

Year 7 student Dusty Marsh used the time in isolation to research all he could about the pandemic and he created a PowerPoint under his own volition to educate himself and his friends.

“I just created it as a personal project,” Dusty said.

The pandemic has certainly resulted in some invaluable teachable moments for the staff and students that won’t be forgotten.

The team here at Noosa Today is extremely excited to be back in print and serving this great region with a true community newspaper. We know there is demand for a print news product and we have been heartened by the incredible support we have received over the past few weeks from readers and local business alike. Our online and social media presence will continue as before allowing the community to engage across all platforms. Please meet our dedicated Noosa Today team…

Phil Jarratt Associate Editor A journalist, editor, author, publisher and sometime film-maker, Phil Jarratt has called Noosa home for some 30 years. He lives in Noosaville with wife Jackie, surfs every day there are waves and has contributed his Life of Brine column in every edition of Noosa Today. phil.jarratt@noosatoday.com.au

Margaret Maccoll Senior Journalist Margie has worked in media and communications for more than 20 years - and most of those in community newspapers. When not working, she has volunteered in a wildlife hospital, helped rescue elephants in Thailand and been a team leader at the Noosa Alive Festival. Margie and photographer husband Rob make a great team.

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Abbey Cannan Reporter Abbey graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2018. She has met many wonderful people in the community while working at the Sunshine Coast Daily, and is now excited to join the team back at Noosa Today.

If you have a story you want to discuss, she would love to hear it. abbey.cannan@noosatoday.com.au

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Phil’s experience is mainly in advertising sales but he also had a stint as General Manager, Capricornia Newspapers, Rockhampton. Phil is also President of the Qld Country Press Association. His experience to create valued marketing campaigns across both digital and publishing platforms enabling clients to reach their target audience effectively. phill.lepetit@starnewsgroup.com.au

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Drivers toe the line

By Abbey Cannan As static roadside tests resumed across Queensland due to easing restrictions, Noosa Heads Police Acting Senior Sergeant Troy Cavell said the large majority of drivers in Noosa were doing the right thing with their driving behaviour.

Sgt Cavell said more than 350 random breath tests had been conducted in the Noosa region since the resumption on Friday 12 June.

Out of those 350 tests, seven drivers in the Noosa region tested positive to drink driving, with two drivers testing positive to drugs.

Impaired driving, one of the Fatal Five, remains a significant contributor to lives lost

and serious injuries on Queensland roads.

With the recommencement of static breath testing sites, motorists will be tested any time, anywhere.

Sgt Cavell said as the ‘Fatal Five’ road safety campaign has been going for many years, people often become complacent. “...But there are always media reports on drink driving, driving whilst tired and all drivers are aware of the hazards,” he said.

“Driving with a mobile phone is also a major concern although it may be reducing in Noosa area.

“Drivers attitude or disregarding laws are to blame for their decision making and behaviour.”

Sgt Cavell said police continued to conduct pro-active enforcement during Covid-19 restrictions with business as usual in completing targeted patrols.

“The static sites for traffic interceptions recommenced last week after restrictions were eased,” he said.

Across Queensland, more than 22,000 random breath tests were conducted from Friday 12 June through until midnight Sunday night.

More than 225 drivers tested positive to drink driving over the three-day period.

Around one in three motorists tested positive to drugs as nearly 300 roadside drug tests were completed across the same period.

Sharing culture at Sunshine Beach school Sunshine Beach State School recently celebrated Reconciliation Week by completing various activities within the classroom and on the playground. 2020 marks the twentieth anniversary of the 2000 reconciliation walks across the nation when families from all backgrounds came together in to walk together and show their support for a reconciled Australia.

Much has changed since that year and the school was determined to ensure that this important part of Australian history is never forgotten.

Classes were buzzing with various activities from storytelling, song, artwork, and technology to didgeridoo playing in the playground.

Children were able to understand the significance of this era in Australian history immersing themselves in it.

The children learnt about the colours and features of the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and the Australian flag.

Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, no visitors were allowed within the school; however many online stories were viewed.

Stories about Sorry Day and the injustices faced by indigenous people in the past and current day were discussed, with children making plans for how we can make changes now and for the future.

One teacher even shared his skills with the didgeridoo! Cameron Gibson, while travelling Australia, learned to play with a cardboard textile roll. ‘I am totally self-taught and enjoy playing in a contemporary style recreationally.’

While listening to his talents, groups of children used ochre to paint images on their faces and skin within the school’s playground.

Indigenous students were eager to paint the faces of other students with traditional ochre and explain the significance.

Year 2 student Jahleice said he enjoyed celebrating the important event.

“I like painting other people’s face - it was fun,” Jahleice said.

“It’s important to celebrate Reconciliation Week so we remember not to hurt anyone.”

Within yarning circles, children made plans

Owner in mourning at dog attack

By Abbey Cannan Noosa Council Local Laws officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding an alleged dog attack in Pomona.

Local Laws Manager Phil Amson said council received a complaint of an incident which occurred last Thursday.

“Our officers are currently investigating,” he said.

Mr Amson said council had recorded 80 dog attacks in the past 12 months.

“Forty-seven of these attacks have been on other animals, with 33 on people,” he said.

“Attacks are distressing for all involved so it’s extremely important for dog owners to know their responsibilities under the law, to avoid any potential incident.”

Noosa Council has recorded 80 dog attacks in the past 12 months.

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Folk come dancing

Nahla and Janeice painting their friends faces. about how we can be nice, value culture and work together for a better Australia. As an accredited International School, Sunshine Beach SS embraces inclusiveness.

From Denmark to Brazil, Ghana to Nepal, over 25 nationalities are represented at the school, allowing many opportunities to put into practice the true definition of reconciliation.

Get your dancing feet working and join with Noosa Folk Dancers in its new location in Tewantin at the Catholic Parish Hall, 5 Moorindil Street.

Classes have begun again with all current health safety procedures being followed.

They run weekly on Friday morning 9.30-11.30am. No partner needed and no experience.

Dance to wonderful music from around the world and learn about the different cultures that inspire the dance.

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Comic genius with an itch to scratch Fleabag ABC Comedy Thursday 9.30pm and Iview The series, hailed by many critics and fans around the world as pure genius, has finally made it free-to-air to Australia.

Adapted from Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s own stage play, the first series of this comedy was big in the UK and an underground success in this country.

But it is this second and final series that really struck a chord with critics and fans alike and broke big in the US where it scooped Emmy awards by the handful.

So what makes it so good?

Waller-Bridge stars as a free-spirited and sexually active, angry and confused young woman living in London with the dysfunctional of all dysfunctional families and dealing with the aftermath of the death of her best friend and business partner.

Set a year after the first series, this one starts with a quick recap of series one to bring those who didn’t see it up to date and then we are into the action.

Waller-Bridge’s character - known as Fleabag, and never given a formal name - is standing in a restaurant bathroom wiping blood from her nose.

Slowly we backtrack through the evening to discover just how she got there.

It’s a night out with her family to celebrate the forthcoming wedding of her father (Bill Paterson) to her god-mother (Olivia Coleman) with the happy couple and her sister Claire (Sian Clifford) and her pompous American husband Martin (Brett Gelman).

The sixth person is an opinionated, crass and open man - someone who almost seems to be Fleabag’s perfect match.

But in reality - as she discovers - he’s the priest set to marry her father.

Andrew Scott is perfect as the kind, caring and dysfunctional priest and it’s his addition to the cast that lifted this second series from clever to compelling.

Fleabag is a lesson in comedy - the character doesn’t have a formal name but because she breaks the fourth wall often to look or address the viewer she is so well-rounded and filled out that she’s real.

There are moments of devastating realness that leave us gasping and there are moments when you laugh out loud.

It’s both real and hyper-real and compelling to the point that it’s probably worth watching

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Revealing look at race track’s best Brock: Over The Top

Andrew Scott stars as the priest.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge stars in Fleabag and proves that great TV writing still exists. it on Iview so you can go back and rewatch what just happened to make sense, to let it sink in and because you want to.

If ever there was a perfect piece of television and television writing - this would be it.

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He was known as Peter Perfect - and is widely considered to be the best race driver this country has ever produced. But Peter Brock was a complicated man, at times very far from perfect as this feature-length documentary written and directed by Kriv Stenders (Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan, Red Dog) shows.

Stenders doesn’t try to sugar-coat Peter Brock instead taking an open and honest approach to his subject matter and by the end of it you are left of a well-rounded intimate and personal portrait of a man who was both a natural genius on the race track and flawed human being like the rest of us.

He lets Brock and the people who knew him best bring his story to life with very candid interviews with his family, all three of his main partners, his colleagues, opponents and media around him.

Stenders is helped in his quest to bring us the story of the King of The Mountain - warts and all by a treasure trove of rare archival material - both on and around the racetrack and from his brothers and early life.

What is ultimately produced by the interviews from key players including Bev Brock and her children, brothers Lewis and Phil, Craig Lowndes, Dick Johnson, Alan Moffatt and key Holden team members is a picture of the past 60 years in Australia and the part Peter Brock played in it and why he was beloved by so many despite his flaws and mis-steps.

Made for the cinema, Brock: Over the Top is available to rent from Friday, July 3 on Apple TV, Fetch, Foxtel Movies, Google Play, Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox.

- Tania Phillips

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Bob Dylan transcends generations with new album There are some musicians that transcend generations, that intrinsically become part of culture - whether you listen to them or not.

Bob Dylan is one of those musicians with a name that is instantly recognizable, that could be justifiably labelled legend.

Yet he is also someone not to content to just rest on his laurels even if, in this case, they include a Nobel Prize for Literature.

So, a new album by the man most people know just simply as Dylan is a big deal. The fact that it is first album of new tracks in eight years makes the 10-track Rough and Rowdy Ways, released around the world late last week, more of a musical event than an album. It is the first Dylan album since he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2016 by the Swedish Academy “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.”

And if you think that Dylan might be an anachronistic dinosaur no longer relevant in

today’s music industry - his almost six-decade career has been continuing unabated in the past two decades.

He has released seven studio albums within the past 23-years; a creative span that also included the recording of an Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning composition, ‘Things Have Changed’, from the film Wonder Boys, in 2001; a worldwide best-selling memoir, Chronicles Vol. 1, which spent 19 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller List, in 2004 and was recently named the greatest rock memoir of all time by Rolling Stone.

In his career Bob Dylan has sold more than 125 million records around the world.

ROUGH AND ROWDY WAYS is the artist’s 39th studio album and is available now on Columbia Records through Sony Music Entertainment Australia.

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The brand new Dylan album.

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2:55 Pablo 3:30 Play School 3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Molly And Mack 5:00 Rusty Rivets 5:35 Nella The Princess Knight 5:55 Floogals 6:25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:55 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Absolutely Fabulous (PG) 9:00 Extras (M l,v) 9:30 Black Books (M l)

3:05 Little Roy 3:30 Play School 3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Molly And Mack 5:00 Rusty Rivets 5:50 Peppa Pig 6:10 Dog Loves Books 6:25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:55 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Live At The Apollo (M l,s)

4:10 The Wiggles World 4:35 Molly And Mack 5:00 Rusty Rivets 5:35 Nella The Princess Knight 5:55 Floogals 6:25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:55 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (M l) 8:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M l) 9:15 Live At The Apollo (M l)

3:30 Play School 3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:30 Bob The Builder 5:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:55 Floogals 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 The IT Crowd (PG) 8:50 W1A (M) 9:25 The Games 9:55 Get Krack!n (M l,s) 10:25 Parks And Recreation (PG)

3:30 Play School 3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:30 Bob The Builder 5:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:55 Floogals 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 9:00 The Inbetweeners (M l,s) 9:25 Zapped (M l) 9:55 This Country (M l)

3:30 Play School 3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:30 Bob The Builder 5:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:55 Floogals 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Friday Night Dinner (PG) 8:55 Gavin And Stacey (M s) 9:25 The Moodys (M) 9:55 Upper Middle Bogan (M)

3:30 Play School 3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:30 Bob The Builder 5:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:55 Floogals 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 9:00 High Fidelity (MA15+) 9:30 Fleabag (M l,s,v) 9:55 Catastrophe (M l,s)

4:00 Grace Beside Me 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 Mustangs FC 5:30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) 6:30 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 7:00 Legends Of Oz (PG) 8:25 Good Game Spawn Point 8:50 Voltron (PG) 9:10 Fruits Basket (PG) 9:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)

4:00 Grace Beside Me 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 Mustangs FC 5:30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) 6:30 The Crystal Maze (PG) 7:15 Deadly 60 (PG) 7:45 The Zoo 8:00 The Penguins Of Madagascar (PG) 8:35 Atomic Puppet 8:45 So Awkward 9:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) (PG)

4:00 Grace Beside Me 4:25 Good Game Spawn Point 5:00 Mustangs FC 5:30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) 6:30 The Crystal Maze 7:15 Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes (PG) 7:55 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:30 Atomic Puppet 9:10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:30 Slugterra (PG)

4:00 Grace Beside Me 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 ITCH (PG) 5:30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) 6:30 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:05 Prank You Very Much 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:35 Atomic Puppet 9:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:35 Slugterra

4:00 Grace Beside Me 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 ITCH (PG) 5:30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) 6:30 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:05 Prank You Very Much 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:35 Atomic Puppet 9:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:35 Slugterra (PG)

4:00 Grace Beside Me 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 ITCH (PG) 5:30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) 6:30 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:05 Prank You Very Much 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:35 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts 9:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)

4:00 Grace Beside Me 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 ITCH (PG) 5:30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) 6:30 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:05 Prank You Very Much 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:35 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts 9:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)

4:00 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 4:30 Clarence (PG) 5:00 Adventure Time (PG) 5:30 The Tom And Jerry Show 6:00 Movie: “Maya The Bee” (G) (’14) Stars: Kodi Smit-McPhee 7:30 Movie: “The Croods” (PG) (’13) Stars: Ryan Reynolds 9:30 Movie: “Year One” (M l,s) (’09) Stars: Harold Ramis 11:30 The Big Bang Theory (M s) 12:00 Miami Vice (M d,s) Moms (PG)

3:30 The Xtreme Collxtion (PG) 4:30 Red Bull Soapbox Race (PG) 5:30 Clarence (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” (G) (’11) Stars: Justin Long 7:30 Movie: “Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2” (M v) (’15) Stars: Jennifer Lawrence 9:55 Movie: “Jumper” (M v,l) (’08) Stars: Hayden Christensen 11:45 Heroes (MA15+)

2:30 Movie: “Stuart Little” (G) (’99) Stars: Michael J Fox 4:15 Outback Wrangler (PG) 5:15 Movie: “Crocodile Dundee II” (PG) (’88) Stars: Paul Hogan 7:30 Movie: “The Bourne Supremacy” (M v,l) (’04) Stars: Brian Cox 9:40 Movie: “Mission Impossible II” (M v) (’00) Stars: Tom Cruise 12:10 Heroes (MA15+) 1:00 Robot Wars (PG)

4:00 The Amazing World Of Gumball (PG) 4:30 Clarence (PG) 4:45 Adventure Time (PG) 5:15 Regular Show (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Snowpiercer” (MA15+) (’13) Stars: Chris Evans 11:05 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 12:00 Miami Vice (M v) 1:00 Robot Wars (PG)

4:00 The Amazing World Of Gumball (PG) 4:30 Clarence (PG) 5:00 Adventure Time (PG 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Swordfish” (M) (’01) Stars: Halle Berry 9:30 Movie: “Exit Wounds” (M v,l,s) (’01) Stars: Steven Seagal 11:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 12:00 Miami Vice (M v)

3:30 Lego City Adventures (PG) 4:00 The Amazing World Of Gumball (PG) 4:30 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5:00 Adventure Time (PG) 5:30 Regular Show (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Movie: “xXx: State Of The Union” (M v,l) (’05) Stars: Ice Cube 10:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 11:50 Miami Vice (M d,s)

4:00 The Amazing World Of Gumball (PG) 4:30 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5:00 Adventure Time (PG) 5:30 Regular Show (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Evolution” (PG) (’01) Stars: Julianne Moore 9:30 Movie: “Bad Teacher” (M s,l,n) (’11) Stars: Cameron Diaz 11:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG)

2:05 The Young And The Restless (PG) 3:00 Wellness Break 3:05 Antiques Roadshow 3:35 Movie: “Derby Day” (G) (’52) Stars: Anna Neagle 5:20 Miss Marple (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Poirot (PG) 8:40 Movie: “The Best Of Me” (M v,l,s) (’14) Stars: James Marsden 11:00 Movie: “Behind The Candelabra” (M) (’13) Stars: Michael Douglas

12:50 Movie: “Brighton Rock” (PG) (’48) Stars: Richard Attenborough 2:50 Movie: “Attack On The Iron Coast” (PG) (’68) Stars: Sue Lloyd 4:45 Movie: “On The Beach” (PG) (’59) Stars: Ava Gardner 7:30 Movie: “Fracture” (M v,l) (’07) Stars: Ryan Gosling 9:50 Movie: “Single White Female” (M v,s) (’92) Stars: Jennifer Jason Leigh

12:30 Getaway (PG) 1:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) 3:00 Customs (PG) 3:30 Movie: “Revolt At Fort Laramie” (PG) (’57) Stars: John Dehner 5:00 Movie: “McLintock!”

(PG) (’63) Stars: John Wayne 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:30 The Brokenwood Mysteries (M v) 10:30 Westside (M) 11:30 The Rockford Files (PG) 12:30 My Favourite Martian

2:05 The Young And The Restless (PG) 3:00 Wellness Break 3:05 Antiques Roadshow 3:35 Movie: “It’s In The Air” (G) (’38) Stars: George Fromby 5:20 Miss Marple (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M v) 8:30 Midsomer Murders (M) 10:30 Westside (M) 11:30 ER (M) 12:30 Antiques Roadshow 1:00 Home Shopping

2:05 The Young And The Restless (PG) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Love Lottery” (G) (’54) Stars: David Niven 5:20 Miss Marple (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M) 8:30 Poirot (M) 10:30 Westside (M) 11:30 ER (M v) 12:30 Antiques Roadshow 1:30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries (PG) 2:30 My Favourite Martian

2:05 The Young And The Restless (PG) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Captain’s Paradise” (G) (’53) Stars: Alec Guinness 5:20 Miss Marple (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Agatha Raisin (PG) 8:30 Midsomer Murders (PG) 10:40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (PG) 11:35 ER (M) 12:30 Antiques Roadshow 1:00 Home Shopping

2:05 The Young And The Restless (PG) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Dentist On The Job” (PG) (’61) Stars: Bob Monkhouse 5:20 Miss Marple (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Territory Cops (PG) 8:30 Serial Killer With Piers Morgan (M) 9:30 Suburban Gangsters (MA15+) 10:30 Chicago Med (M v) 11:30 ER (M)

3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 4:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Seven News 7:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 8:30 Cliveden - A Very British Country House Hotel (M l) 9:45 Escape To The Country 10:45 Selling Houses Australia (PG)

1:30 Sydney Weekender 2:00 My Road To Adventure 2:30 Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 3:00 Creek To Coast 3:30 Weekender 4:00 Bargain Hunt 5:00 Building The Dream 6:00 Make It Yours 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Make It Yours 12:00 Escape To The Country 1:00 Sydney Weekender

12:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 1:00 This Is Calisthenics (PG) 2:00 My Greek Odyssey (PG) 3:00 Movie: “Spinout” (G) (’66) Stars: Xavier Samuel 5:00 M*A*S*H: The Price/ Hot Lips Is Back In Town/ Inga/ The Young And The Restless (PG) 7:00 The Vicar Of Dibley (PG) 8:20 Mrs Brown’s Boys (M) 9:40 Miranda (PG) 10:20 What A Carry On (PG)

11:30 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 The Chase UK (PG) 2:00 Million Dollar Minute 3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Inspector George Gently (M v) 10:30 A Crime To Remember (M v,l) 11:30 Brit Cops (M) 12:30 Heists That Shook The World (M v)

3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 4:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Rosemary & Thyme (M v) 8:30 Inspector Morse (M v) 10:50 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 11:50 Mighty Ships (PG) 12:50 Cars, Cops & Criminals (M)

3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 4:30 Mighty Ships (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 Redrum (PG) 11:30 Mighty Planes: Nolinor 737 (PG) 12:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 1:00 Redrum (PG) 2:00 Home Shopping

3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 Mighty Planes (PG) 4:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father Brow (M v) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (M v) 11:30 Brit Cops (M d,l) 1:30 Make It Yours 2:00 Escape To The Country 3:00 Bargain Hunt 4:00 Million Dollar Minute

1:30 Bottom Feeders (PG) 2:30 American Pickers (PG) 3:30 Engineering Connections (PG) 4:30 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Friday Night Countdown (PG) 7:30 AFL: Round 4: GWS Giants v Collingwood Magpies *Live* From Giants Stadium 10:45 Armchair Experts (M)

1:30 Step Outside With Paul Burt (PG) 2:00 Dipper’s Destinations (PG) 2:30 Fishing And Adventure (PG) 3:00 Garage 41 (PG) 3:30 Pawnography (PG) 4:00 American Pickers (PG) 5:00 Counting Car (PG) 6:00 Graveyard Carz (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 AFL: Round 4: Gold Coast Suns v Fremantle Dockers *Live* From Metricon Stadium

1:30 Creek To Coast 2:00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction (PG) 3:00 Counting Cars (PG) 4:00 Step Outside With Paul Burt (PG) 4:30 Merv Hughes Fishing (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Armageddon” (M v) (’98) Stars: Ben Affleck

1:30 Gold Fever (PG) 2:30 Engineering Connections (PG) 3:30 Blokesworld (PG) 4:00 Your 4x4 (PG) 4:30 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 American Pickers (PG) 8:30 Movie: “War Dogs” (M v,l,s) (’16) Stars: Jonah Hill 10:50 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D (MA15+)

1:30 Gold Fever (PG) 2:30 American Pickers (PG) 3:30 Engineering Connections (PG) 4:30 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 9:30 Desert Collectors (PG) 10:30 Supertruckers (PG) 11:30 Surveillance Oz (PG)

1:00 Gold Fever (PG) 2:00 Supertruckers (PG) 3:00 Desert Collectors (PG) 4:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:00 Garage 41 (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 The Simpsons (PG) 9:00 Family Guy (M v) 10:00 American Dad (M) 11:00 Family Guy (M v) 11:30 American Dad (M)

1:30 Gold Fever (PG) 2:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 3:00 The Simpsons (PG) 4:30 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 AFL: Round 5: West Coast v Richmond *Live* From Metricon Stadium 10:00 AFL Post Game 10:30 Movie: “Down Periscope” (PG) (’96) Stars: Lauren Holly

2:00 Walker, Texas Ranger (M v) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Mission: Impossible (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Walker, Texas Ranger (M v) 10:30 CSI: Miami (M v) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 NCIS: New Orleans (MA15+) 3:00 MacGyver (M v) (M v)

2:00 Car Crash Global: Caught On Camera 3:00 RPM 3:30 Driven Not Hidden 4:00 Which Car (PG) 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Diagnosis Murder (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (MA15+) 10:20 Supercars Highlights 11:20 NCIS (M v) 12:15 Homicide: Hours To Kill (M)

11:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 12:30 MacGyver (PG) 1:30 The Doctors (PG) 2:30 Planes Gone Viral (PG) 3:30 One Strange Rock (PG) 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 COPS (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 10:20 Supercars Highlights 11:20 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v)

2:00 I Fish 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Mission Impossible (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 9:25 Law And Order: SVU (M) 11:15 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 NCIS (M) 3:05 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 4:00 MacGyver (PG) 5:00 The Doctors (PG)

2:00 I Fish 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Mission Impossible (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 CSI: Miami (M) 10:20 The Mentalist (M v) 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 3:10 In The Dark (M) 4:05 Wisdom Of The Crowd (PG)

2:00 I Fish 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Mission Impossible (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 11:15 NCIS (M) 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:10 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 4:05 MacGyver (PG) 5:00 Walker, Texas Ranger

2:00 I Fish 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Mission Impossible (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS: A Man Walks Into A Bar (M) 8:30 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 10:30 NCIS (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Walker, Texas Ranger (M v) 4:00 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 5:00 MacGyver (PG)

2:00 Cheers (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) 10:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:30 The Late Late Show With James Corden (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Posh Frock Shop 2:00 Brides Of Beverly Hills (PG)

10:00 Paw Patrol 11:00 SpongeBob SquarePants 12:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 1:00 Family Ties (PG) 2:00 Charmed (PG) 4:00 Will & Grace (PG) 5:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 9:00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M s,l,n) 10:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 11:00 The Middle (PG) 12:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG)

10:00 Paw Patrol 11:00 SpongeBob SquarePants 12:00 Neighbours (PG) 2:30 Charmed (PG) 3:30 Fresh Off The Boat (PG) 4:30 The Middle (PG) 5:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 9:00 TBA 10:00 Dating #NoFilter: Drag Queens And DBags/ The Art Of Love (M s) 11:00 Will & Grace (PG) 12:00 2 Broke Girls (M s)

2:00 Cheers (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:00 Two And A Half Men (PG) 10:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:30 The Late Late Show With James Corden (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG)

2:00 Cheers (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:00 Two And A Half Men (PG) 10:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:30 The Late Late Show With James Corden (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 How To Stay Married (M s,l)

2:00 Cheers (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 10:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:30 The Late Late Show With James Corden (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG)

2:00 Cheers (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:00 The Middle (M) 10:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:30 The Late Late Show With James Corden (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG)

3:10 Yokayi Footy 3:45 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 If You Are The One (PG) (In Mandarin) 6:10 Seconds From Disaster (PG) 7:05 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (PG) 7:30 RocKwiz 8:30 The Rise And Fall Of Nokia Mobile (M) (In Finnish/ English) 9:40 South Park (M l) 10:30 My Extreme Life (M)

3:35 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:00 PBS Newshour 5:00 Happy Endings (M s) 6:45 Meet The Polygamists (PG) 7:40 Stargate SG-1 (M) 8:30 Ancient Aliens (M v) 9:20 Colony (MA15+) 11:05 Sex: Original Sin (MA15+) 12:00 Movie: “Barton Fink” (M l,v) (’91) Stars: John Turturro 2:05 Vice Guide To Film (MA15+)

3:55 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:20 Insight 5:20 Yokayi Footy 5:55 Travel Man 6:45 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 7:40 Hunting Hitler (PG) 8:30 Machine: Artificial Intelligence 10:10 Movie: “Kingpin” (M) (’96) Stars: Woody Harrelson 12:15 Movie: “The Machinist” (M l,s,v) (’04) Stars: Christian Bale

3:55 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:20 This Week With George Stephanopoulos 5:15 If You Are The One (PG) (In Mandarin) 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Brooklyn NineNine (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 In Search Of (PG) 9:20 Adam Looking For Eve (MA15+) (In German) 10:10 South Park (M)

3:50 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:15 This Week With George Stephanopoulos 5:15 If You Are The One (PG) (In Mandarin) 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Brooklyn NineNine (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Movie: “The Godfather Part III” (PG) (’90) Stars: Andy Garcia (In English/ German/ Italian/ Latin)

4:15 This Week With George Stephanopoulos 5:15 If You Are The One (PG) (In Mandarin) 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Movie: “The X-Files” (M) (’98) Stars: Gillian Anderson 10:40 Movie: “The X-Files: I Want To Believe” (M) (’08) Stars: David Duchovny

4:15 This Week With George Stephanopoulos 5:15 If You Are The One (PG) (In Mandarin) 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Cults And Extreme Beliefs (MA15+) 9:20 Letterkenny (M) 10:55 Movie: “The Handmaid’s Tale” (MA15+) (’90)

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8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] 2:00 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On [s] 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 9:30 How To Stay Married (M s) [s] 10:00 Kinne Tonight (M) [s] 10:30 Program To Be Advised 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping

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Programs [s] 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] 8:00 Three Veg And Meat [s] 8:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 9:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals [s] 12:30 Luxury Escapes (PG) [s] 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 2:15 Everyday Gourmet [s] 2:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 3:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:30 Which Car (PG) [s] 4:00 Supercars: Highlights Supercars Sydney [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 FBI: Ride Or Die (M v) [s] 10:00 FBI: The Armorer’s Faith (M v) [s] 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s]

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8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 9:40 Kinne Tonight (M) [s] 10:10 How To Stay Married (M) [s] 10:40 Program To Be Advised 11:40 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:40 The Project (PG) [s] 1:40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s]

8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 NCIS: Tailing Angie (M v) [s] 9:40 NCIS: What Child Is This? (M v) [s] 10:40 NCIS: Los Angeles: Code Of Conduct (M v) [s] 11:40 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:40 The Project (PG) [s] 1:40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s]

8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 8:30 Tommy: 19 Hour Day (M) [s] 9:30 Bull: Death Sentence (M v) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s]

8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M l) [s] 8:30 Law & Order: SVU: We Dream Of Machine Elves (M) [s] 9:30 Law & Order: SVU: End Game (MA15+) [s] 10:30 Blue Bloods: Family Secrets (M v) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping

SEVEN 6:00 Sunrise [s]

SEVEN 6:00 Sunrise [s]

SEVEN 6:00 Sunrise [s]

9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Sorority Surrogate” (M v) (’14) Stars: Cassie Steele 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 8:30 Movie: “The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button” (M s,l,v) (’08) Stars: Brad Pitt 11:30 Program To Be Advised 1:15 Heists That Shook The World: Worlds Biggest Cash Grab Heists (M) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 4:00 The Great Outdoors [s] 5:00 NBC Today [s]

7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 Kochie’s Business Builders: Small Business First [s] 12:30 Seven’s Horse Racing [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Creek To Coast (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “National Treasure: Book Of Secrets” (PG) (’07) Stars: Nicolas Cage 9:45 Movie: “Salt” (M v) (’10) Stars: Angelina Jolie 11:35 Program To Be Advised 1:05 Quantico: Fear Feargach (M v) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 My Greek Odyssey (PG) [s] 5:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s]

7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 AFL: Round 4: Brisbane v Adelaide *Live* From The Gabba [s] 3:30 Beach Cops (PG) [s] 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Weekender [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Big Brother (M) [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised 11:00 The Blacklist: Nyle Hatcher (MA15+) [s] 12:00 Heists That Shook The World: The Great Train Robbery (M v) [s] 1:00 Australia’s Deadliest (PG) [s] 1:30 Harry’s Practice [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 3:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 4:00 NBC Today [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Lethal Vows” (PG) (’99) Stars: John Ritter 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (M) [s] 9:00 Program To Be Advised 10:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 10:30 S.W.A.T.: Cash Flow (M v) [s] 11:30 The Goldbergs: A 100% True Ghost Story (PG) [s] 12:00 Mean Mums (PG) [s] 1:00 Trial And Error: The Timeline (M) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping

9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Love In The Vineyard” (PG) (’16) Stars: Emmanuelle Vaugier 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (M) [s] 9:00 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back: Bayou On The Vine (M l) [s] 10:00 Criminal Minds: Ghost (M) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Absentia: Child’s Play (MA15+) [s] 12:30 Heists That Shook The World: Britain’s Biggest Bank Job (M) [s] 1:30 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Life Earned (M v) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping

9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Two Against Time” (PG) (’02) Stars: Ellen Muth 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 America’s Got Talent: Audition 3 (PG) [s] 9:15 Police: Hour Of Duty (M v) [s] 10:15 The Latest Seven News [s] 10:45 The Front Bar (M) [s] 11:45 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 12:15 American Crime: Episode Six (M) [s] 1:10 American Crime: Episode Seven (M) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s]

9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Flirting With Forty” (PG) (’08) Stars: Heather Locklear 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire” (M h,v) (’05) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 Program To Be Advised 12:30 Scandal: Robin (M) [s] 1:30 Scandal: Good People (M) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “Hot Pursuit” (M v,s) (’15) Stars: Reese Witherspoon 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: Footy Preview [s] 8:00 NRL: Sydney Roosters v St George Illawarra Dragons *Live* From Bankwest Stadium [s] 9:45 NRL: Friday Night Knock Off [s] 10:45 Top Gear (PG) [s] 12:05 Law & Order - Criminal Intent: The Third Horseman (M) [s] 1:00 Outback Brothers (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 The Avengers (PG) [s] 5:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

6:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Today Extra Saturday [s] 12:00 Award Winning Tasmania (PG) [s] 12:30 Program To Be Advised 1:00 Animal Embassy [s] 1:30 Delish [s] 2:00 The Voice (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Accidental Heroes: Home Sweet Home/ Looking For Love (M) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Little Fockers” (M s,v) (’10) Stars: Robert De Niro 10:30 Movie: “Baby Mama” (M l) (’08) Stars: Amy Poehler 12:20 Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Crazy (M) [s] 1:10 Delish [s] 1:35 Award Winning Tasmania (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 5:30 Wesley Impact [s]

6:00 Animal Tales [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 1:00 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders (PG) [s] 2:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 2:30 Driving Test (PG) [s] 3:00 NRL: Footy Preview 4:00 NRL: Manly Sea Eagles v Cronulla Sharks *Live* From Central Coast Stadium [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 The Voice: The Battles 3 (PG) [s] 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:30 NINE News Late [s] 10:00 Inside Crime (M) [s] 11:00 Behind Bars The World’s Toughest Prisons: Sofia Central Sofia, Bulgaria (M) [s] 12:00 Mysteries And Scandals (M v,d) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo [s] 3:00 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Kevin Can Wait: Kevin Goes Nuts (PG) [s] 1:30 The Voice: The Battles 3 (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Voice: The Battles 4 (PG) [s] 9:00 Guy Sebastian - The Man The Music (PG) [s] 10:20 NINE News Late [s] 10:50 100% Footy (M) [s] 11:50 Lethal Weapon: Ruthless (MA15+) [s] 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Kevin Can Wait: Brew Haha (PG) [s] 1:30 The Voice (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Paramedics (M) [s] 8:30 RBT: Don’t Trust Your Friends/ Close Shave (PG) [s] 9:30 Botched: Viva Las Vegas Boobs (M mp) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 Chicago Med: Forever Hold Your Peace (M mp) [s] 11:50 Dying To Belong: Vince Marinello (M) [s] 12:40 Tipping Point [s] 1:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 1:30 Animal Embassy (PG) [s] 2:00 World’s Greatest Islands: Archipelagos (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Kath & Kim: Party (PG) [s] 8:05 Kath & Kim: The Wedding (PG) [s] 8:40 Movie: “Muriel’s Wedding” (M l,s) (’94) Stars: Toni Collette 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:20 New Amsterdam: Boundaries (M) [s] 12:10 Guiltology: The Atlanta Bombings (M v) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “Uptown Girls” (PG) (’03) Stars: Brittany Murphy 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: Melbourne Storm v Sydney Roosters *Live* From AAMI Park, Melbourne [s] 9:45 Golden Point (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 Murdered By Morning: Last Call (M) [s] 11:50 Program To Be Advised 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s]

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Point 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Monty Don’s Paradise Gardens 4:35 Queen Victoria And Her Nine Children (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 America In Colour: The Wild Wes/ Emergency: Lost For Words (M) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 I Am Not Your Negro (M l,n,v) 12:30 The Looming Tower (M l,s,v) (In English/ Arabic) 2:30 Movie: “Rey’s Education” (M l,v) (’17) Stars: Martín Arroyo, Germán de Silva, Matías Encinas (In Spanish) 4:15 Great British Railway Journeys: Hartlebury To Great Malvern (PG)

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:10 Tennis: French Open 2019 Ash Barty Road To Glory 4:05 Gadget Man: Staycation 4:35 How To Get Fit Fast (PG) 5:30 True Evil: The Making Of A Nazi: Goebbels (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys: The Train In Spain (PG) 8:30 Tour De France: The Legend (PG) (In English/ French/ Italian) 10:30 Tour De France: Etape Classique (PG) (In English/ French/ Italian) 1:30 The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey 3:50 Great British Railway Journeys (PG)

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 12:55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Cycling: Incycle 5:30 True Evil: The Making Of A Nazi - Von Braun (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Top Ten Treasures Of Pompeii (M s) 9:15 Henry IX: The Lost King (PG) – Paul Murton of Grand Tours of Scotland takes us on a journey to investigate the mysterious disappearance from history of a forgotten Scottish prince - Henry Fredrick Stuart, the best king Britain never had. 10:25 Cycling: Tour De France Etape Classique 1:30 All Aboard! The Canal Trip

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 2:10 The Nineties: Terrorism Hits Home (M v) 3:00 Alex Polizzi The Fixer (PG) 4:10 Journey Through Armenia: Birth Of A New Era (PG) (In English/ Armenian) 4:35 Queen Victoria And Her Nine Children (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Royal: Servants (PG) 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: Go Your Own Way (M) 9:25 Why Do I Put On Weight? (PG) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:55 Cycling: Tour De France Etape Classique 1:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:30 Ainsley’s Australian Market Menu

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 The Nineties: Can We All Get Along?

(M d,l) 3:05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:10 Journey Through Armenia: Ancient Treasures (PG) (In English/ Armenian) 4:35 The Kennedys (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Julie Bishop (PG) 8:30 Insight: Belonging 9:30 Where Are You Really From?

(PG) 10:00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs (PG) 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 e Classique 1:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 2:30 Ride Upon The Storm (M l,v) (In Danish)

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 The 2000s (M) 2:55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 3:05 Insight 4:05 Journey Through Armenia: Tantilising Flavours (PG) (In English/ Armenian) 4:35 The Kennedys: The Path To Power (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: Canada (PG) 8:30 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? (M) 9:35 7.7 Billion People And Counting (PG) 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:05 Cycling: Tour De France Etape Classique 1:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG)

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Over The Black Dot 3:00 Elvis And The Girl From Vienna (PG) 4:10 Journey Through Armenia: Stunning Antiquities (PG) (In English/ Armenian) 4:40 The Kennedys: Brothers In Arms (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The World’s Busiest Stations: Zurich 8:30 When Buildings Collapse (PG) 9:35 ZeroZeroZero (MA15+) (In English/ Spanish/ Italian) 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:05 Cycling: Tour De France Etape Classique 1:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:30 Ainsley’s Australian Market Menu

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Quick crossword 1

Fill the grid so every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

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Across 1. Feasible (6) 4. Continually annoy (6) 9. Group of three (4) 10. Lapse of normal standards (10) 11. Concealed (6) 12. Castle (8) 13. Restrict (9) 15. Just (4) 16. Glance (4) 17. Observant (5-4) 21. Stick out (8) 22. Spasmodic (6) 24. Donate (10) 25. Gone (4) 26. Wonder (6) 27. Sculpture (6)

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Each number represents a diferent letter of the alphabet. Write the given letters into all squares with matching numbers. Now work out which letters are represented by the other numbers. As you get the letters, write them into the main grid and the reference grid.

Decoderuses uses letters of the alphabet.

DECODER allall 2626 letters of the alphabet.

Fit the words into the grid to create a inished crossword

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Quick crossword solution

SOLUTION TO DECODER 3:

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OBESE OILED OMITS OVATE OVERS OWLET PALER PEARS PECAN PETER PRATS RADIO RELIC SCORN SLEPT SONGS SPOTS TANGS TEAKS

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Insert the missing letters to make ten words — five reading across the grid and five reading down.

Note: more than one solution may be possible.

1. Friday on My Mind was a No.1 in 1966 for which Australian band?

2. What is the term for a painting done on a freshly plastered wall?

3. Which islands of South America did Darwin visit to get evidence in support of his theories of natural selection?

4. Who is the neurotic heroine of Henrik Ibsen’s play of the same name?

5. What is tattooed on Popeye’s arm?

6. Which American virologist developed the irst successful antipolio vaccine?

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5x5 solution 7. Where was the Titanic launched?

8. Which female member of Abba was not born in Sweden: Anni-Frid or Agnetha?

9. In Enid Blyton’s Famous Five stories, how many of the ive were boys and how many were girls?

10. Who was the last Australian tennis player to win a grand slam singles tournament?

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11 LETTERS RESPECTABLE STETHOSCOPE

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8 LETTERS CANOEING CARELESS CAROUSEL TIMELESS

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1 The Easybeats 2 Fresco 3 Galapagos Islands 4 Hedda Gabler 5 An anchor 6 Jonas Salk 7 Belfast 8 Anni-Frid (Norway) 9. Two of each (and a dog) 10. Sam Stosur (2011 US Open).

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4 LETTERS CREW DODO HASH PAPA RIBS RUNT SAGA SPOT STAR TACT TAGS TSAR TYRE WAND 5 LETTERS ACIDS AGAIN AMBLE

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the ive letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed.

There’s at least one ive-letter word.

Good 8 Very Good 12 Excellent 16

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3 LETTERS ALE APE ARE ASK ATE BAN CAR DIN EAR EVE GET GOO GUY HOT LEE LIE MOA MOP NET OWN RYE TEA TIT WRY

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Across: 1. Viable, 4. Harass, 9. Trio, 10. Aberration, 11.

Hidden, 12. Fortress, 13. Constrain, 15. Fair, 16. Peek, 17.

Sharp-eyed, 21. Protrude, 22. Fitful, 24. Contribute, 25.

Away, 26. Marvel, 27. Statue.

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Alternate, 7. Sponsor, 8. Self-righteous, 14. Spectator, 16.

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Crop of refined creatives Following the ground-breaking success in its inaugural year, The Refinery creative incubator returned this year with a mission to help artists and creatives use business as a force for good.

Fast gaining the attention of creatives, entrepreneurs and educators around Australia, The Refinery has attracted an incredible pool of participants and mentors this year, all who were keen to be part of this innovative incubator that joins the dots between creativity and business.

In response to Covid-19, The Refinery reinvented itself in 2020 as an online program, helping creatives connect with each other and world class experts via online masterclasses, workshops and mentoring.

Community Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said The Refinery had exceeded expectations.

“It succeeded in attracting excellent participants and in achieving its aim of fostering entrepreneurialism and helping to position the Sunshine Coast as a healthy, smart, creative region,” Cr Baberowski said.

“If the success of last year’s graduates is anything to go by, the class of 2020 will be in the best position to succeed despite the challenging environment for the arts.

“By building more extensive networks and collaborations for our talented local artists, I’m sure we’ll see more Sunshine Coast creatives sharing their considerable talents with the world very soon.”

The Refinery alumni of 2019, Wildlings Forest School, recently made it to number one in Australia for Kids and Parenting podcasts and reached top 10 podcast rankings around the world.

Thirteen creatives from across the Sunshine Coast and South East Queensland made it to the final cohort for 2020, following applications from almost 100 people around the country.

The Refinery program coordinator Brendan Beale said following the success of 2019, they had attracted a diverse group of creatives, all with an idea to create a sustainable business in the realm of arts, film, fashion, publishing, 3D printing and First Nations projects.

“The Refinery connects the dots between creativity and business and this year we’ve attracted world-class mentors,” Mr Beale said.

“Our mentors come from the world of art, business, social enterprise, marketing, legal and finance.

Freya Heggarty is artistic director of The Mopoke creating ephemeral spaces, art and ideas that leap outta the dreamscape and into reality.

Sharka Bosakova is an artist and humanist who, with her namesake label, is creating interactive 3D printed jewellery.

“We’re pumped to welcome Frankie Ratford of The Design Kids, a 250,000 strong community of graphic designers and a thriving business she runs from her van.

“Also joining us is Kate Berry, publisher, photographer and creator of Lunch Lady Mag-

azine, alongside former Coast local and author Kay Langford of Startup Creative.”

The Refinery has also engaged local creatives as mentors, including photographer Karina Jean Sharpe and First Nations emerging creative, Brianna Asher.

Alex Daffara is the creative director of a colourful, irreverent and nostalgic fashion label Tees By Alex.

Sweet dreams: Arts project invitation to soothe in song

By Margaret Maccoll As Alison Burnley was singing a Welsh lullaby to her youngest child the arts manager came up with the idea to create a Lullaby Ensemble.

With Regional Arts Development funding announced last week by Noosa Council her idea will become a reality.

“I am so excited about collaborating with local artists to pilot The Lullaby Ensemble,” she said.

“Mamas will learn folk lullabies from around the globe, singing to their newborns, creating sublime harmonies, unearthing their creativity and offering a much-needed opportunity to connect with new mums.”

Alison said whenever she attended mother and baby groups songs were sung such as the Wheels on the Bus and she thought it would be nice to create beautiful music that would be enriching for the mums.

Alison has been gathering together a collection of lullabies including ones from India and Nordic countries and hopes to include an Indigenous lullaby from the Gubbi Gubbi people.

She will be working with Noosa singer/ songwriter Kate Anbeek who will be arranging the music.

Alison has long been involved in creating “experiential and ceremonial works that provoke the mind and awaken the senses”.

She has worked as a youth theatre director, studied Community Theatre at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and co-founded multidisciplinary community arts organisation, Inside Out Arts.

Alison Burnley sings a lullaby Alison has worked as a producer for the BBC and as a freelance producer and facilitator and as a community engagement manager at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.

Since moving to Australia in 2013 she has worked on the programming team at The Edge

at State Library of Queensland and produced work for Woodford Folk Festival, BrisAsia and Brisbane Festival.

“I’ve worked with the community before.

You don’t have to sing well to be part of it. It’s beautiful what we can create,” she said.

Alison hopes to have the project up and running in October and the venue will be inside or outside depending on Covid-restrictions.

It will be free for mums with a donation for refreshments.

“It will just be somewhere for mums to go to sing beautiful music to their baby and meet other mums and not feel so isolated,” she said.

This is not Alison’s first venture involving mothers and babies.

When she became a mother she wondered how she could use her skills as an artist to support new mums and celebrate their journey of motherhood.

“Mothers the world over are nurturing their newborns, often in isolation and often at the expense of their own wellbeing,” she said.

So Alison began training as a postpartum doula, a non-medical role to support mothers after childbirth and The Mama Circle Sunshine Coast was born.

“The Mama Circle provides postpartum doula services alongside creative projects for new mamas,” she said.

“Whether you think of yourself as a creative soul or don’t think you have a creative bone in your body, The Mama Circle is for you.

“In its essence, it’s about you being seen for the amazing work that you do and nurturing you in the way that you need, at the time you need it most.

“I am passionate about nourishing, nurturing and supporting you by providing you with delicious meals for postpartum healing, rituals to honour your motherhood journey and a listening ear to bear witness to your story.”

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Utopian Avenue The man considered one of the foremost British novelists of his generation, David Mitchel, is back with his first full-length novel since The Bone Clocks in 2014. The much-anticipated Utopia Avenue delves inside the British music industry the strangest British band you’ve never heard of - Utopia Avenue.

Emerging from London’s psychedelic scene in 1967 and fronted by folksinger Elf Holloway, guitar demigod Jasper de Zoet and blues bassist Dean Moss, Utopia Avenue released only two LPs during its brief and blazing journey from the clubs of Soho and draughty ballrooms, to Top of the Pops and the cusp of chart success, to glory in Amsterdam, prison in Rome and a fateful American fortnight in the autumn of 1968.

Mitchell’s new novel tells the unexpurgated story of the band, of riots in the streets and revolutions in the head, a story of sex, drugs, thugs love and art, of fame’s Faustian pact and stardom’s wobbly ladder.

For Mitchell, who’s novel Cloud Atlas made the Top 10 of the Guardian’s the ‘100 Best Books of the 21stCentury’, Utopia Avenue was a chance to ask and answer and ask himself some hefty questions and name drop some of the big names of music from Pink Floyd to Bob Dylan.

“Writing about music is like dancing about architecture’ - one famous maxim, attributed to dozens from Miles Davis to Laurie Anderson to Frank Zappa,” Mitchell, the man who has been compared to Tolstoy, Don DeLillo and Haruki Murakami said. ”Is it possible to dance about architecture after all? Utopia Avenue is my rather hefty stab at an answer. Thank you in advance if you read it.

I hope you enjoy the ride.”

- By Tania Phillips ‘Bush Boys’ have paved a way to incorporate learning and outdoor time at school.

‘Bush Boys’ tackle breaks creatively They have been affectionately nick-named the Bush Boys, they’re cheeky, full of personality, adventurous, clever, passionate, full of good intentions mixed together with a slight hint of rebellion.

They’re a group of Year 8 boys at St Andrew’s Anglican College, who finally found a way to divert their energy during break times.

Using equipment brought in from home, the boys removed broken branches and cleared an area to build a giant secret cubby in an area of bushland surrounding the College.

Their elaborate plan came a to halt however, when a facilities staff member came across their secret construction, which was in an unsupervised area of the College.

Instead of reprimanding the group of boys, staff at St Andrew’s recognised their ingenuity, imagination and creativity and took the opportunity to problem solve and work with the students to explore new possibilities and ideas.

The students were tasked to come up with a solution to the problem, which they ‘pitched’ to Principal, Chris Ivey and a group of staff with a plan as to why and how they could continue their bush play.

They had researched a range of kindergartens, primary schools and P-12 schools that have unscripted play areas in the bush, as well as the increased benefits of this type of play which includes mental health, self-awareness and an appreciation of the land.

“Our hut was fun, innovative, creative and was the reason we came to school - outside of learning,” Year 8 student Jarvis said.

“We were only working on the treehouse for just under a week and we felt like that improved our approach towards school.

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a couple of weeks ago, getting kicked out of the Hub (library) to now doing something that a lot of teachers think is amazing and is keeping us out of trouble.

“We love our space to just have fun and we would like you to dream with us.”

As a result, Mr Ivey agreed to ‘dream with the students,’ with a trial run for the last two weeks of term. The boys were assigned an area within supervision boundaries, and helped developed a set of expectations around safety and respect for the land.

Head of Year 8, Miss Kerrie Dendle said she was extremely proud of the students and their initiative and passion to achieve something they had worked hard for.

“I was a pretty impressive presentation for a group of 12/13 year old boys,” Miss Dendle said.

“It is amazing what can be achieved when they are truly passionate about something.

“These students had previously been the ones who get restless when cooped up - in our conversations, it was common they had nothing to do that interested them, and no space that they could claim as their own - but this group came up with a plan.

“When first told about it - I thought it was brilliant! They had finally gone and thought of something they could do. Unfortunately didn’t communicate this idea very well. But I had some lunchtime meetings with them and heard their thoughts and tried to coach them into being proactive instead of reactive to the decision of banning them from the bush.

“Activities like this are such wonderful resilience building opportunities and chances to problem solve creatively on the fly as challenges arise.

“I am passionate about encouraging play,

developing friendships, resilience and some independence. It will be interesting to see how it goes.”

Deputy Principal and Head of Secondary, Mr Brad Bowen, said this was an excellent example of staff building relationships and developing standards to engender student empowerment, rather than relying on rules as a method to control student behaviour.

“Great schools who are willing to work on developing students and not just controlling them understand that to allow students to achieve their personal best, a positive relationship must exist between students and teachers,” Mr Bowen said.

“Rules are not effective in teaching moral development, and when a student does not follow school rules, the tendency is to think in negative terms and students do not learn to self-regulate or maintain self-discipline.

“At St Andrew’s we aim to focus on mutually agreed expectations and standards. The term ‘standard’ connotes a positive orientation and implies consideration for others and fosters a ‘We are all in this together’ attitude.

“We take the more difficult and time-consuming expectations approach. When a standard is not met, a helping mentality is engendered, rather than an enforcement mentality.

“Ultimately the student who graduates from St Andrew’s has a greater well-developed sense of self and is understanding, empathetic, responsible and self-assured.

“Our expectations are clearly identified, and we enthusiastically work with both parents and students to ensure that these expectations are met for the betterment of our community.”

Cakemaker’s sweet wish The Cake Maker’s Wish by Josephine Moon Quaint and picturesque, the tiny village of Stoneden in the English Cotswolds is in danger of dying, due to all the young people and businesses leaving for the excitement and bustle of the city.

A desperate and brilliant move by the Stoneden Renaissance Committee invites descendants of village residents, who wish to create a business and who have school age children, to move to the village to revitalise the population and bring youth and energy to the failing community.

Pastry chef and patisserie owner Olivia is grieving the loss of her mother who was a resident of Stoneden prior to her move to Tasmania in 1966, where Olivia was born.

Olivia is a devoted mother to her young son Darcy, whose father lives in Norway, and who has never met his son in person. Olivia decides a great opportunity has been presented to her; to move to Stoneden, open a cake shop and, as the distance is so much smaller, be close enough to Darcy’s father to foster a relationship between father and son. As in any community, there are different points of view about the renaissance project, and the new blood coming into the village, prompting some racial slurs and cruelty, but also prompting new friendships and kindnesses. In this tale there is romance, humour and delicious descriptions of the products created by Rambling Rose Fine Cakes.

This well crafted novel is uplifting and a joy to read; a scrumptious slice of heartwarming escapism. (Penguin $30) - By Annie Grossman Of Annie’s Books On Peregian

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Proposal is pitch perfect

By Margaret Maccoll Dusko Borota wanted his marriage proposal to Lucy last Friday to be an occasion to remember so he called in the experts.

As one of the first events permitted since the easing of Covid-19 restrictions it became a special occasion for everyone involved.

It was the first flight post-Covid-19 restrictions for pilot Shawn Kelly of Paradise Seaplanes, which had been grounded since March.

A pilot for 25 years Shawn realised a longheld dream when he established Paradise Seaplanes based at Maroochydore five years ago and he was thrilled to be allowed back in the air.

“It is so good to be flying again,” he said.

Shawn has been emotionally and financially impacted by months of shutdown but

has been buoyed by the well wishes of locals happy to see his return.

The seaplane can carry three passengers but under current guidelines all have to be from the same household or friends and Dusko and Lucy fitted the bill.

Shawn lifted off from Maroochy River in his Wilga 80 Seaplane, known affectionately as Willy, and headed for Chambers Island where the couple were greeted with a romantic picnic scene prepared by Noosa Picnics.

“We had a beautiful proposal with a musician and take home flowers when the plane landed,” Katrina Scott of Noosa Picnics said.

“He went all out. She loved it.”

After a month in the planning the event went off without a hitch. The couple alighted from the plane and were seated on white cushions under a white teepee as they enjoyed champagne and a cheese platter.

Music was performed by Angie Newcomb.

Videographer Lucia Santiago from Four Elements Films and photographer Rebecca Colefax were there to capture the occasion.

Rebecca said creating beautiful proposals was a regular event for her and Katrina and something they put a lot of time and effort into perfecting.

“We spend hours preparing for the shoot,” Rebecca said.

She said they prepared a list of guidelines for the person proposing that included tips from what to wear to how to stand to capture the best photos.

“There’s a lot of lead up to it,” she said.

Rebecca said Katrina made sure the cushions and fabrics were fresh and crisp and she always picked up fresh flowers on the day.

“She runs around the universe to get it all together,” she said.

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New date this year for postponed 2020 Noosa Show The new date for the 2020 Noosa Country Show has been announced after being postponed in May due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The date has been revealed as Saturday 24 October 2020, with the Noosa Show Society yet to determine which ring events will be included, bearing in mind that the sub-chamber and state level points scoring competitions like stud cattle, dairy and equestrian have also been cancelled for this year.

Noosa Show Society president Charlie Pattison said as the society owns their showgrounds, they are in a great position to be able to reschedule and reorganise the annual show.

“We want to make this one in 2020 a real community event for the greater Noosa area,” he said.

“We hope it will be a celebration for the community, as so many people come through

what has been a particularly challenging year.

“Entry to the 2020 Noosa Community Show will be by optional donation, and we will have free exhibits, entertainment, and demonstrations for all ages.

“As usual, tickets for sideshows will be available for purchase.”

The Noosa Show Day is a gazetted public holiday, and it has been confirmed that the original date of the Show Day, Friday, 11 September 2020 will still be a public holiday in the Noosa Shire.

In order to make the day a success, the society would love the participation of more volunteers for set up, knock down and during the day of the show.

Volunteers are invited to contact AdministrationOfficer@NoosaShowSociety.org.au

The new date for the 2020 Noosa Country Show has been revealed.

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Rough gem Whisky Boy, reviewed by Trevor Pepys Possibly thinking that it was some kind of skid row bum’s bar turned trendy, where I would feel relatively at home, a group of friends and colleagues last February presented your reviewer with a $150 gift voucher for Whisky Boy to celebrate some mildly significant occasion.

Since we went into lockdown a week or three later, said voucher has lived behind a magnet on the fridge door ever since - a slightly sad reminder that someone, somewhere once had $150 worth of love for an old journo with a crook back - but as we come crawling towards the light at the end of the tunnel, last week it moved from fridge door to back pocket as I grabbed the child bride and headed into the night to find said Gympie Terrace hoochery.

Look, my generous colleagues were not entirely wrong. If there was a skid row on Gympie Terrace, it would probably be situated on the mini strip mall on the corner of Thomas that houses Whisky Boy. The eateries therein all face onto a car park, that is relatively attractive, I suppose, as car parks go. But wait, there is the hint of a river beyond.

Whisky Boy itself resembles at first glance a double garage that has been converted into a granny flat and a kitchen, but hey, some of the best meals Trevor Pepys has ever eaten have been in sheds of one kind or another, and this is a pretty classy example of the genre. Oh, and a short note here: Trevor Pepys occasionally lapses into the third person because a) there is no third person, just you, the reader, and he, the writer, and b) he is a bit of a tosser.

Still bound by social distancing, the Whisky Boy staff gave us plenty of space, but not quite enough to get us out of range of a large group of shrieking hyenas at the next table. But then again, people eating out again now can be forgiven for their over excitement. (The bride and I had only managed to quell ours by administering double doses of Panadol before leaving home.)

We opted for a few entrees to share, along with an excellent bottle of Domaine Grand Cros rose ($45). The ice cream dollop of

house-made chicken liver pate, served with grilled flatbread ($16), was excellent in flavor and texture, the salt and pepper calamari ($18) made up for in taste what it lacked in presentation. Only the raw tuna special ($16), billed as sashimi, disappointed. Nothing wrong with the tuna strips, as fresh as yesterday, but sashimi needs wasabi and soy, and none was forthcoming, and neither did the kitchen have any.

But they obligingly ran out and got some, and it must be said that our service was like that throughout. Fast, courteous, and nothing too much bother.

Leaving the bride to munch on the generous serving of calamari, Trevor Pepys devoured a rib fillet with smoked garlic and herb butter, accompanied by crispy fat chips and a tomato salad ($30). You can’t get much more basic than steak and chips, and, when it’s done well, you can’t get much better. And this was medium rare but well done, if you get my drift.

We finished with a shared whisky affogato and espresso shot ($14), washed down with a lovely Pulteney single malt nightcap ($12).

Was Trevor Pepys satisfied with the dinner for two? With qualifications, yes, he was. Would he go back to Whisky Boy? Yes, he would, even on his own dime, and he’d know what not to order.

The verdict: Whisky Boy styles itself as a “kitchen + bar”, which is exactly what it is. The bar happens to have the best and biggest whisky selection in town, much of it at reasonable prices, and the kitchen focuses on simple fare done really well. Above all, it’s friendly and it’s fun.

10/203 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville 0403 600 406, whiskyboy.com.au While Trevor Pepys was born in Queensland and has been in and out of Noosa (not to mention Boggo Road and Wacol) most of his adult life, he is also a direct descendent of Samuel Pepys, the famous London diarist of dodgy habits, which may explain Trevor’s predilection for writing and the low life. He threatens to write semi-regular restaurant reviews in this space.

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People flock to gardens

By Tania Phillips With people taking up gardening in record numbers during lockdown, Gardening Australia presenter and Horticulturalist Jerry Coleby Williams is a man very much in demand.

“I normally answer between eight to ten thousand gardening questions through my website and my Facebook page in a year that’s doubled,” the Wynnum-based Brit-born garden expert said - and it’s only June!

Demand is so high he admits he is having a little trouble keeping up - though with the popular ABC TV show about to go into a budget induced hiatus for a few weeks he will have time to catch up a bit.

He said it was ironic that the show wouldn’t be producing new episodes at a time when so many more people were both gardening and needing help - though the hiatus had been telegraphed by the channel before the pandemic and has become a fairly regular occurrence.

“There has been such an enormous uptake of gardening because people have had the time to do things in their garden they would normally not consider doing,” he explained.

“And there has been the concern about health, so people are growing food when they would normally not do that.

“We’ve got an enormous upswing in people who are seeking information about really basic things and some of the things are so basic that you forget how confronting gardening can be for some people. They just don’t understand what’s going on in some cases. A lot of the time if you can help somebody through a simple problem and they can see a result, that’s often what results in people becoming a fulltime gardener.

“It’s amazing how small tweaks at the beginning of somebodies gardening experience can actually change them into a gardener and alter their career.”

And since Jerry has been gardening from the age of four, initially training with the Royal Horticultural Society, before working at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and qualifying in curation, horticultural estate management, soft landscape design, horticultural and botanical sciences, he is an obvious man for the job.

He admits he doesn’t have time to answer multifaceted questions or help with garden design but if you keep your request to less than 100 words - he will get to you as soon as he can - though probably not at his usual “within 24 hours” As well as giving advice, aimed particularly at those suddenly out of work and still trying to pay bills and feed a family, Jerry also opened up his own collection to people not able to source seedlings or seeds after the rush on garden centres which left them unable to keep up with demand.

“I was in the final stages of preparing for our annual open day,” he explained.

“Every year for the past 15 years I have been opening my garden for two days during the mother’s day weekend. It’s actually built a following - about 2000 people each year and generally I will have 2000 plants - that’s what the demand will be.

“During my working year as I lift and divide or save seed, I’ll put aside a surplus (some for myself) but a surplus for other people for my open day.

“When the shops were unable to provide what people needed I was lucky enough to have 2250 food plants in pots. I had about 800 packets of home-saved vegetable seed.”

The plants were distributed in a socially distanced, safe way from Jerry’s driveway in limited number (the busiest day was about 10 people) but it made enough money for Jerry to turn a small profit and even make his usual donation to a charity - this year the Brisbane Bat Conservation and Rescue.

If you have a question about your new garden or need advice head to https://jerry-coleby-williams.net/ or follow him on facebook.

Jerry holds his open weekend each May in the Brisbane suburb of Wynnum.

Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby Williams.

Jerry grows a vast number of weird and wonderful fruits and vegetable in his Wynnum garden including Blue Java Bananas.

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Thanks, Noosa Today I would like to say a big thank you for the support you have given to Peregian’s effort to revive our local surf club.

It has been a long journey to get to this point, and over time you have consistently maintained a high level of professional analysis of the often complex progress of the cause.

Without the support of our community paper, it would be that much harder to get the word out about the opportunities for people of all demographics, locations and backgrounds to get behind their local surf club and help it grow to become once again the thriving heart of the Peregian community.

Lifesaving is not ‘just’ about saving lives, it is a movement which uniquely engages all coastal-living Australians, from tiny child to wise elder, about the importance of community, service to others and building confidence in all our abilities.

I encourage everyone who has ever considered joining a club to give it a go - the benefits gained for yourself and others are truly priceless.

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Noosa a different river now The Noosa River might be “the best performing in terms of water quality in South East Queensland” but it is hugely different to when the oysters were at their prime.

So many mangroves lost, Noosa Sound and Noosa Waters built, not to mention all the other developement with all the storm water run off.

The bags didnt work and the most worrying aspect to me was where were the oyster shells obtained from?

I read Morton Bay and if so no shell fish of any discription alive or dead was to be taken out of that area. Are they bringing back the fish or introducing white spot to our river?

The money would have been far better spent on investigating the enormous increase in our river of a little fish called a pony fish. Local netters are now catching this fish by the tonnes each year.It wasnt known much five years ago It muddies the water and could be the cause of the lack prawns and the reported benthic loss. Noosa Rivers own version of the carp perhaps?

Pam Burton, Tewantin Beautiful clouds at Sunset last Wednesday over the beach.

Noosa in Vogue Turning back the pages by Phil Jarratt was a reminder of the Noosa Today glossy magazine and a complimentary letter I wrote in 2016 (how time flies) with the heading Noosa In Vogue (I didn’t write that heading).

I suggested it would not look out of place on the coffee table tables in waiting rooms alongside Vogue.

I added as a joke that Kramer in one of Seinfeld’s episodes wrote a book and was waiting for its legs to extend and make its own table.

Suggesting maybe Noosa Today could copy his brainwave.

Ernest Wright, Sunrise Beach

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Congratulations on the new printed edition of Noosa Today.

Well written, balanced articles, full of local interest, and I especially like Phil Jarratt’s return.

It’s also good to see a paper that avoids the type of click-bait, controversy stories that the Noosa News has often published since their Murdoch takeover.

I wish you every success.

Noel Roberts, Sunrise Beach.

Are you aware that following the demise of the Noosa News you have new serious competition.

Yes, The Courier Mail every weekday produces a special Sunshine Coast and Gympie edition which comprises three quarters of a page of local news and one page of Letters and Facebook Feedback.

They’ve got to be kidding!

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Plan adopted by state Wonderful to have our local newspaper back in print, with a Soapbox feature to air a variety of community viewpoints.

I was pleased to note that the Editor corrected ex-Councillor Ingrid Jackson’s claim that the new Noosa Plan has not been approved by the State Government.

Seeing as it was definitely approved (in writing) four months ago, no doubt the council staff and councillors are determined to finalise and adopt this important plan as soon as possible.

Julia Walkden, Cooroy

Relying on volunteers Cr Amelia Lorenston tells us the public is calling out for greater transparency to prevent community organisations becoming the subject of public misunderstanding and mistrust.

Cr Frank Wilke is correct in taking offence at her comments. Frank, like many of us, has given Noosa a lot of community service through his volunteering, as have Cr Jurisevic and Cr Stockwell.

As a volunteer over many years I have given many hours of my time working with various

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Noosa based community organisations, some of these eligible to be part of the council’s environmental grants scheme and some who are not.

Without volunteers Noosa and Noosa Council would suffer greatly. Amongst other thing these unpaid volunteers clear up rubbish, pull weeds, look after injured animals, help the arts community and the list goes on.

Cr Lorenston obviously has no idea of the work done by volunteers to help make Noosa a good and caring place to live. Let me explain about one of the associations I am the treasurer of, this is Friends of Noosa Regional Gallery.

The Friends is an organisation which because of its close council ties is not eligible for a council grant. We save the council a lot of money and work very hard to be able to do this. We supply all alcohol and catering for openings, we finance Artplay for children and assist with prize money. Our finances are audited.

It is only right that Cr Lorenston tells us more about all of these disgruntled people who are calling for greater transparency.

Obviously none of them are volunteers, or they would know about the immense amount of work unpaid volunteers do to save council money and improve our lifestyle.

If Cr Lorenston cannot tell us, I think she should offer all volunteers a written apology via Noosa Today and on the council website.

Those organisations who have been successful in getting a grant should still receive it, they must have a worthwhile project or they would not have received the grant. Now is not the time for council to play Scrooge.

It would be a good idea for all new councillors to take a look at the volunteer organisations which help to make Noosa the place it is, to see what they do, and perhaps give them a hand.

Jo Ball, Noosaville

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On The Soapbox Annie Grossman Bookseller ANNIE GROSSMAN (Annie’s Books, Peregian Beach) ruminates on reading.

Books are my therapy I can’t imagine my life without books. These days they are my livelihood, but all through this life, they have been my friends, my entertainment, my therapy and my medication.

The last few months have been surreal to say the least. The whole world has joined together in the Covid dance, creating a strange kind of unity; we are all facing the same enemy.

From my perch in the Peregian Beach Village, I have watched people rekindle their love of reading, and have seen many return to reading for the first time in many years.

“I just don’t have time to read” is no longer an excuse. What we do have is plenty of time.

Many of those people who read on devices have also returned to the paper version, finding comfort in the more tactile form of reading, and within the publishing industry great new books have continued to be available, maintaining interest and excitement. My shop and many others have remained open throughout the lockdown; we were providing an essential service after all! We are all so grateful for the ability to keep working and offer an enriching way for people to survive and enjoy their confinement.

Prior to the virus, my small, tight community bonded together as we faced the very real possibility of losing our village and many of our homes as an out-of-control bushfire raged around our perimeter. I developed a (temporary) love of social media, as we could share our experiences, our knowledge and our fears as the fire licked at our village. As luck would have it, there were few fire emergencies at that time around the state and country, as opposed to a few weeks later, and we had an enormous number of fire fighters camped around the village, protecting us at great risk to themselves.

We all have a new respect and love for these people who put their bodies on the line to protect us. A memory which I will always have is of people enjoying coffee out on the street in Peregian Beach, standing up and cheering as a fire engine drove by.

Once the emergency was past, and we came back to our homes and businesses, a group of about 20 to 30 of us got together for a drink at Pitchfork restaurant, finally able to relax and talk through the almost-disaster. We were a bit hysterical, as people tend to be after a near miss or a shock. (I remember a similar hysteria when a group of us in a remote part of Africa were surprised by a lioness who decided to join our campfire party!) During our debrief drinks, we compared notes about how we had got through this week, the most entertaining conversation being about what we decided to pack and take when we were evacuated. Personally, I packed a box of old photos, my binoculars, a bottle of wine, the book I was reading and my partner’s ashes! It’s funny what becomes important in an emergency.

Just a month before the bushfire, I lost my beloved partner of 20 years to an enemy we did not know was lurking in our lives; that insidious beast, cancer. My lover, my friend and my hero who helped to beat off the hardships and evils of the world was gone. Almost a year down the track I am doing well. I have lost the constant overwhelming sadness that I woke to every day, and find much to be joyful about.

Again, reading has been my balm and my escape from sadness. Books have been my doctor and my grief counselor; again, I am so grateful that my parents put books into my hands and encouraged this love. My little business, which has always brought me joy, has been even more therapeutic during this time; I feel a smile appear as soon as I put the key in the door. My days are filled with conversation about books, life and all other things, and my relationships within my community continue to grow and blossom.

It has indeed been an “annus horribilus” but I feel that the future is bright.

My amazing 93-year-old mother seems to have an endless supply of wisdom, but I feel this says it all: “We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”

Annie Grossman in her place of the heart.

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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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Can’t wait for marathon Marcoola resident Shannon Taylor will be setting off on his bicycle this October with the mission to ride across Australia; raising awareness for mental health relating to obesity and educating the public on weight loss surgery.

Taylor underwent weight loss surgery in April 2018 after losing large amounts of weight naturally, but feeling defeated by the constant regain.

The weight loss surgery completely changed Mr Taylor’s outlook on life and his attitude to health and fitness.

“Obesity isn’t seen as a mental health issue, but rather as a physical illness. Where I see that the two go hand-in-hand,” Taylor said.

Depression and severe social anxiety led to Taylor becoming obese.

“I found myself getting worse as my physical form crossed deeper and deeper over society standards of acceptable,“ he said.

“This made me stay at home more and eat more, which goes to show how hard an addiction to food really is.“ Taylor likened his unhealthy relationship with food to a drug addiction.

“Understanding this (unhealthy) relationship so you can better see it for what it is, makes building a more healthy lifestyle more accessible,” he said.

Taylor provided sound advice for those faced with similar demons.

“With self-esteem, it’s something that won’t be fixed overnight, because as humans we care a lot about what others think,“ he said.

“By taking time to appreciate what you can do and what you have, rather than spending time to dwell on what you don’t or can’t you will form a better relationship with yourself.“ Motherly advice also assisted Taylor with his emotional and physical recovery postweight loss surgery.

“My mum used to always say you can’t love someone else unless you love yourself first ... if we don’t do that then we will always be drowning in our own insecurities and selfdoubts,” he said.

A journey across Australia on a bicycle is Taylor’s next challenge.

He is hoping his bike ride will showcase how weight loss surgery, when partnered with the right mindset, can change a person’s life.

Taylor hopes he can influence and change other people’s lives for the better by motivating them to see the potential they can unlock when they set goals and seek betterment.

A foundation that addresses mental health issues related to obesity will be set up by Taylor with funds he hopes to raise from the event.

“We are hoping to set up programs all over Australia where people can connect with others [and] have a support network behind them ... they can talk to psychologists and nutritionists to better understand their relationship with food,” he said.

The names of all those who donate to Taylor’s crowd funding page will be displayed on his bicycle helmet.

As a final hurdle, or “cherry on top,” as Taylor describes it, at the finish line in Western Australia.

He plans to take part in the half ironman event in Busselton.

Training for the cycle across Australia was halted when Taylor was hit by a car on the Sunshine Coast three weeks ago. He was lucky to escape with minor injuries.

“Honestly, it isn’t ideal, but I have to look at the positives,“ he said.

“I could of been a lot worse off injury-wise and at least it happened far enough away from the ride that I should be able to get my fitness back by then to make it happen.“ Taylor has not lost his sense of humour post-accident, and describes his life story to date as, “Man loses 95 kilograms, gets hit by a car, and rides across Australia. Got to look for those silver linings.”

The Virtual Brisbane Half Marathon was completed at a walking pace, which Taylor said was not ideal, but it was better than not finishing at all, and he hopes his tenacity inspires others to refuse to quit when “the going gets tough“.

Post-bicycle ride across Australia, Taylor would love to continue to do a full lap around the world spreading his story, and inspiring others to be the best version of themselves.

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Shannon Taylor will be setting off on his bicycle this October with the mission to ride across Australia.

Shannon Taylor will be setting off on his bicycle this October with the mission to ride across Australia.

Marcoola resident Shannon Taylor before losing 95kg.

Shannon Taylor after getting hit by a car while cycling on the Sunshine Coast.

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Anglers busy with catches With a week of blustery winds, easterly swell and showers the fishing was all about the river and freshwater with a good mix of species keeping anglers busy.

Starting around the mouth, flathead can be located around the many drop offs that litter the lower river area. These fish respond well to drifted whole fish baits like whitebait and froggies. You can gang hook or snell two hooks for the best presentation and even fish these with little to no weight and allow the current to do the job.

As the weather starts to cool around the river mouth rocks and the snags of the dog beach you will find sizeable bream as well. This area is best fished from a boat or kayak as fish will instinctively run for cover. Around woods bay in the mornings and high tides you can expect to find trevally and even queenies mixed together. These fish have to be experienced using a surface lure. Look at the new MMD splash prawns for a skipping option these species love to chase down. Around the coastguard you can expect to find golden trevally, flathead and whiting in the shallows. Whiting love a live beach worm on a running sinker rig and some red whiting tube to help with attraction.

Away from the lower river toward the ski run the continued run of flatties and trevally continues with the deeper holes on the Northshore side of the river a great place to throw smaller 2-3 inch soft plastic grubs and paddle tail plastics. This week we are in the new moon phase and as such the currents will be stronger in the river so fishing around the last of a tide and the turn will be your best option to avoid lots of current. The mouth of Lake Cooroibah is a favourite spot as you can sit out of the main channel and find those fish taking shelter. You will need to increase jighead weights if running plastics and like the lower river area, fishing unweighted baits works very well here.

On the offshore scene, most reports came in on the Sunday as this was the first opportunity that many anglers got to head offshore, snapper are really starting to make their presence felt with some quality fish boated. Sunshine Reef has fished well for pearl perch, cobia, tusk fish, big sweetlip and of course snapper.

With some good conditions forecast larger craft will do the miles to the Barwon Banks and The Hards which should be fishing extremely well. The Banks is likely to producing snapper, cobia, tusk fish, moses perch and pearlies, hussar and Maori cod.

North Reef is another on the radar with cobia, pearl perch, moses perch, snapper and tusk fish. For those doing the run to the Double Island Reefs expect to see snapper, red emperor, tusk fish, pearl perch cod and cobia all in larger sizes.

Freshwater saw things warm up with hotter

A couple of quality snapper from a recent Trekka 2 charter to North Reef. daytime and evening temps early in the wee.

Both Lake Macdonald and Borumba Dam have seen fat bass smashing the bait and putting on a bit of size. These fish are still down deep with smaller fish coming mid water in tight schools.

Break out anything that vibrates and around 50-70mm in size. The new Samaki Redic 60mm turbo mullet looks like a baitfish and is sure to get the bite for those working jerkbaits. If you are working the deeper schools then try Keit-

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ech 3” Easy Shiner in Holts Herring colour with a fine wire TT Headlockz jig head around 3/8th weight. If wanting a saratoga, keep eyes peeled with your polaroids on. A small surface lure cast in their vicinity will get their attention.

They have an amazing lateral line and pick up on the smallest vibration. They will take their time before they take your lure off the top but when they do its well worth it! Look at Jackson risk bait and ChaseBaits Cicada.

Now for all the latest information log onto www.fishingnoosa.com.au for up to date bar and fishing reports, don’t forget to drop into Davo’s Tackle World, Davo’s Boating and Outdoors in Noosa and Davo’s Northshore Bait & Tackle in Marcoola for all the right equipment, bait and advice to get you catching. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and remember Tight Lines and Bent Spines!

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Fri 26Th JuNE 6:00 aM 0.49 m 11:45 aM 1.36 m

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12:51 PM 1.39 m 6:37 PM 0.57 m

JuNE 1.76 m 0.46 m

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Grant Budd from Davo’s caught and released this thumper 77cm saratoga on a surface lure at Borumba Dam.

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Could be a while before the oranges are wheeled back on to local sporting grounds.

Clubs face challenges The coronavirus, Covid-19, has certainly rattled the cages of every sport in recent months and all sports have their own individual challenges to overcome.

I’m not sure if some of our NRL club’s have caught their own particular type of virus but I am hard pressed to recall a recent or distant season when the gap between the good, the bad and the downright ugly is so vast.

In fact you could be forgiven for thinking the NRL is running a two tier competition.

After losing their two pre-Covid games, the Roosters are crowing in rarefied air and while there is still plenty that can go wrong for them in the remaining seven or eight rounds of the amended competition they are currently freewheeling and flying high and heading towards the top of the table.

They have a fairly handy draw in the lead up to the finals, meeting only a couple of the fancied teams on the way.

The Eels currently head the standings ahead of the Knights, Panthers, Storm, Eagles, Raiders and Bunnies who round out the current top eight.

The gap between those sides and the remainder seems to be widening with each week. It is not good news for Maroons fans as the three Queensland teams all find themselves at the wrong end of the ladder and there is precious little light at the end of the tunnel for their supporters.

While there is a long road to travel before we start talking State of Origin 2020 our Queensland stocks are looking pretty thin on the ground and a good transfusion of the famous Queenslander spirit may be necessary this season.

Of the teams in the bottom half of the ladder the Tigers look to be the only side knocking on the door of the top eight trying to force their way in.

The Cowboys horror run of injuries is only overshadowed by their very tough draw between now and round 20 and must be giving Coach Paul Green nightmares.

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In the end the Board has run out of time and options to get season 2020 off the ground.

While it is disappointing for clubs, players and fans they join a large number of senior leagues across the state who have made teh same decision.

The Noosa Pirates Open Women’s, Under 18, Division 1 & 2 teams will not play under the local Senior competition banner this season.

While this is disappointing the Pirates Board are investigating what alternatives are available. Perhaps even some exhibition games.

In the meantime it is understood that some players from clubs in the SSGRL may now look to play in the Brisbane Rugby League competition or even change codes.

CASEY’S SELECTIONS Rabbitohs; Storm; Roosters; Knights; Broncos; Eels; Sea Eagles: West Tigers

JUNIORS PIRATES BACK Although the Sunshine Coast Senior Rugby League season has been cancelled the Sunshine Coast Junior Rugby League has planned a return to competition for 2020.

Following a meeting between the Noosa Pirates club and Junior team Coaches and Managers, the U/13 to U/16 teams commenced training this week. It is anticipated the U/6 to U/12’s will return to training in the first week after school holidays (from July 13).

Updates with training times, dates and locations will be available of the club Facebook page and also the team pages.

2020 SENIOR LEAGUE WRITE OFF The Board of the Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League last week officiallly cancelled the 2020 season. After weeks spent trying to find a solution, the Board sought nominations from the 16 affiliated clubs to participate in a centralised venue concept with the possibility of returning to home and away games if restrictions were lifted.

President of the SSRL, Glenn Peatling said only two of the 16 clubs showed an interest in this concept. These are truly extraordinary times and this will be the first time in over 100 years that there has not been a rugby league competition in the region.

Although there are lots of whispers around rugby league of pending changes and easing of restrictions there is no concrete evidence of any changes happening soon.

GOOD NEWS FOR THE TIGERS It has been a tough few months for the Noosa Tigers unsure whether they would get back on teh paddock this year to defend their 2019 premiership. Things are looking up however.

There has been a positive response from current players to the return to training despite the restrictions.

In a boost to the club Brett Meredith, former Sydney Swans player Brett Meredith has signed up and is eager to help the club to back to back premierships.

The 31-year-old, midfielder made the move to teh Sunshine Coast last year and after canvassing a few other clubs settled on the Tigers as a good fit.

Meredith has that winning touch in 2018 and 2019 he played in back to back premiership sides with the Port Douglas Crocs.

Noosa Pirates juniors are keen to get back on the paddock following news the 2020 season will go ahead.

St Helens. Their Coach Mary McGregor is just one of half a dozen coaches under the pump.

The fate of Bulldogs coach Dean Pay appears from the outside noise to be a week to week proposition but an improved performance last weekend may give him a little wriggle room.

The axe has already fallen on Warriors coach Stephen Kearney. A bitter pill to swallow for him no doubt but on the flip side the Warriors performance was pathetic last weekend. Obviously their owner was not prepared to wait and see if an improvement under Kearney could be salvaged.

Of course they weren’t alone the Titans were shambolic and saving the best or worst for last, the Broncos a disgrace. Who would ever have contemplated the mighty Brisbane Broncos Club would be in such disarray.

The Broncos don’t have the easiest draw in the next few weeks and how they handle their problems in 2020 is developing into an intriguing story in itself. A loss to the Titans this week at Suncorp might cause all sorts of changes and unfortunately if you are a Broncos fan, brace yourself it could be on the cards.

Let’s hope these NRL clubs in the bottom

half of the ladder can find a vaccine to fix whatever virus they are all suffering and put their fans out of their misery.

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Things are looking up The flags on Noosa’s Main Beach are once again up and sea conditions allowing, they are spread wide apart. Senior Noosa Shire Lifeguard Adam McKane said, “This will be the second week that the flags have been back and so far, the people have been good. We think by now people have it in their sub conscious about group size (20 people) and are sticking to this on the beach or in the water.”

Regarding rescues there have been several but they have been minor; first aid calls there were two and both were in National Park, a young girl suffered a fractured ankle and another suffered heat exhaustion.

Over the hills at Sunshine Beach SLSC, the Supporter Club is open for business. This is being run strictly according to regulations as set down by the proper authorities. After being greeted at the door and passing the temperature check, the house rules regarding seating are explained: the floor plan for this, covers the Ocean Deck, the Seaside Deck and the Ocean Room, each with its 20 diners capacity. Add to this there are two sides for drinking with table service only.

These regulations are working well. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing and the ocean views are beyond description; add to this watching the whales as they swim north and you have it all. To enjoy these facilities, it is essential to ring first; check trading times and make necessary arrangements. With the Sunshine Beach club being relatively new, it is good to see them back in business. With the ever-increasing cost of running the modern-day surf club the role of the Supporter club, plus a good core of local membership is of the utmost importance. The restricted numbers maybe a drawback business wise: however, because of this the usual pressure placed on the chef and his team is not there, thus giving them that extra time on presentation. As a result, there has been many complements regarding the menu.

We wish them well.

Lana Rogers and coach Sharlene Kelly Regarding the senior surf lifesaving club everything involved in the running of the club is undergoing a full overhaul, in preparation for the forth coming season. As yet the date for this is to be announced. Their core business which is patrols and lifesaving is being fully addressed and patrol rosters are under discussion. Rooms such as the gym and first aid, which have been under lock and key, are being double checked and cleaned; training calen-

dars for the forthcoming competitive season have been drawn up -all ready to go. The junior activities ( Nippers) club also has programs for training and competition under way. Despite our present predicaments, all aspects of both the lifesaving and the supporter clubs are indeed in a very positive frame of mind.

When talking about lifesavers with a positive attitude, there could not be a better example than Noosa’s team of iron woman Lana

Rogers and coach Sharlene Kelly. Last season their achievements, while working together as athlete and coach were outstanding: Lana achieved that impossible double of winning both the Nutri Grain Iron Woman Championship of Australia and the most coveted trophy of all-- the Coolangatta Gold. Apart from this Lana also won the Queensland Iron Woman championship then went on to win a unique double by winning both the Queensland and Australian Women’s Open Belt Race Championships.

Now as we go to press, Lana is in her third week of her preparation for this year’s Coolangatta Gold; all being well this will be held on 25 October. Her program is so well balanced that it will take her through to the final week.

Following this at the end of November, Lana along with Australia’s other top four Nutri Grain iron women, plus a wild card, (plus a men’s team of similar structure) will travel to West Australia. The reason for this, is to contest a week long program made up of a series of difficult events: then following this the contestants will take part in yet another gruelling event; a 27km ski race known as the Doctor.

When asked her feelings facing such a tough program of events, her answer was very clear and positive. “I am really looking forward to it. With my success and the experience that I have gained I am now feeling very calm and in a good frame of mind: also, this event in West Australia will definitely be a new adventure.”

For any athlete to repeatedly achieve such results while competing against the best the country has to offer, speaks volumes for her coaching. Her coaching team of Sharlene Kelly ski coach and mentor, Clint Irwin board and Brian Stehr swimming, have created a champion athlete that is now held in high regard throughout the world of surf lifesaving; and of course, as often happens, in the background, there is that greatest foundation of all-- the fam Friday, 26 June, 2020 NOOSA TODAY 37

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Great waves, great loss Another great week for waves (until Skunky Sunday, which seems to be becoming a habit) but also a sad week for surfers. Last week in these pages we noted the passing of Danny Watt, a gentleman who quietly personified what we all hold so dear about the surfing lifestyle.

This week two more true gents of surfing who flew pretty much under the radar most of the time moved on to the perfect point break in the sky, one a Noosa local since childhood, the other an inveterate surf traveler who passed through Noosa often, and left only good vibes and cruisy tracks.

Peter Neely grew up as a surfer on Sydney’s northern beaches, worked in advertising for a while, but, like this writer, heard the Morning Of The Earth call and joined the first wave of Bali surf tourists in the mid-1970s. Around the same time he had also discovered Noosa with muso mate Col Noble (see photo), but while Noosa was ultimately home, Bali was to be his lifelong passion.

A good surfer, Peter mastered the waves of the Bukit peninsula during almost a decade living in Bali, and was a judge at Bali’s first professional surfing event, the Om Bali Pro, in the early ‘80s. When he returned to Noosa in 1986, he opened the Kuta Baru Bali-based clothing and accessories shop in Hastings Street with wife Lynne, while working on a master plan that would “force” him to keep returning to Bali on a regular basis.

Peter, like many of us who developed a fixation on surfing in Bali back in the day, felt a cultural responsibility towards the tiny island whose future had been fundamentally changed by its discovery by surfers. His response was both simple and ingenious. He began publishing a humble guide book called “Indo Surf and Lingo”, which, while masquerading as a guide to surf breaks, cheap accommodations and even cheaper restaurants for first-time visiting surfers, was really a guide to showing respect for a beautiful culture we had invaded. From the simplistic Indo lingo phrases and basic vocabulary, to Pete’s sly advice about behavioral adjustments, it was a book that worked on all levels.

At a lifestyle level, it also meant that through its lifespan of more than 25 years, every time stocks ran out, Pete would have to nick back up to Bali and sell enough ads to cover the next print bill, hopefully coinciding with a good winter swell or two.

Sadly, Peter Neely was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year, and passed away earlier this month. He spent his last months campaigning for greater MND awareness and legalizing euthanasia in Queensland. He will remembered by his many friends and colleagues as a man (and a surfer) who cared deeply about those whose paths he crossed.

Born in Adelaide in 1945, Ken “Kiwie” White was one of those wonderful surf travelers who could pop up anywhere in your life, anywhere in the world, and you could immediately resume the conversation you were having decades before. Which is exactly what happened to me when Kiwie fronted me at the Noosa Festival of Surfing not so long ago and resumed a conversation we’d started in the ‘70s in either Whale Beach, Burleigh Heads, Sunset Beach or Kuta, we couldn’t remember the place but we could sure as hell remember the substance.

Originally one of the “West Coast Surf Chasers”, a bunch of surf-crazed Adelaide teenagers who drove an old woody around the Eyre Peninsula in search of waves, Kiwie (the nickname came from Kiwi boot polish but Kiwie always spelt it his way) was selected to surf for his state in the first world surfing championships at Manly in 1964, where he met star surfers from Hawaii and California like Joey Cabell, Mike Doyle and LJ Richards. Kiwie’s humble approach to life won him friends everywhere, and he soon found himself invited to hang out with the stars in Kauai, California and Mexico.

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Peter Neely at the old path to Hack’s banana farm, 1974.

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West Coast Surf Chasers, 1963. family, or his beloved Cactus Beach, he was your man.

A damn fine surfer into his 70s, a year or so ago Kiwie was diagnosed with mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused by exposure to as-

Kiwie at the world titles, Manly 1964. bestos, which he traced back to an early surf trip to WA, when he and a mate kept the wolf from the door by pulling down asbestos ceilings.

As long as he could, Kiwie kept travelling and surfing, and campaigning for his many

causes, which included paying for the installation of defibrillation stations at remote Cactus.

Two very different men, Pete and Kiwie, both good surfers who I feel privileged to have known.

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WHAT ARE YOUR BEST POOL OPTIONS? WITH memories of the summer heat still strong, the thought of having a backyard swimming pool to cool some steam and lounge away is a timely one.

Thanks to ingenious creations that have resulted in backyard pools coming in all shapes, sizes and styles, it’s easy to find the perfect match for your backyard. Better yet, you can also find one that suits your price range.

Before jumping into the intricacies of design detail, it pays to learn a thing or two about the different categories backyard swimming pools have. This way, you can narrow down your selection based on category, design, and price.

In-ground pools Just as the name is self-explanatory, in-ground pools are the classic pool at ground level. They look great and have the advantage of lasting a long time.

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With architecturally designed uniqueness and hints of serenity and character all on one single level, this home is a perfect example.

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COOL LUXE TWOON-ONE CLOSE TO SUNRISE BEACH LIFE does not get any better than this.

Imagine living within walking distance to surf-loving, dog-friendly Sunrise Beach and owning two alluring spanking-new, totally cool luxe beach homes with split personalities, yet they mesh perfectly.

Cleverly they are on one title and easy to understand why. Without a doubt the twofor-one opportunity presents a perceptive buyer with an outstanding opportunity to future proof their investment.

Seeing is believing all this is a reality so close to the world-famous Noosa National Park and sophisticated Hastings Street, as the wide front gates quietly open into the driveway with guest parking, for the big, yes big reveal outside and in.

Overall, there are eight bedrooms, four bathrooms, two powder rooms and two pools. Each has a slightly different, wellplanned layout over the two levels.

The main features include a timeless exterior design which blends Scyon Linea enduring weatherboards with the natural surrounds, exceptional finishes throughout, lofty ceilings, a bright-white totally chic aesthetic, lighting design wizardry includes pendants adding bling in the bathrooms, numerous louvres to capture salty breezes, neutral porcelain floor tiles, stone and 2-pac kitchens with all the latest bells

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Upstairs in Beach House Two a media/ living area/bedroom has a wraparound balcony on two sides and downstairs are open plan living and dining spaces which open out to sun terraces with an extra-long one framed by a green-wall garden, and extends to a dazzling aqua pool. Abutting is a mature Pandanus. Next to the two-car garage is a storeroom suitable for a tinny and fishing gear.

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BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED STYLISH HOME LOCATED in The Cascades precinct this home is as beautifully renovated as they come.

Walking in through the very attractive garden and onto the front porch which is freshly painted, you open the doors to a fabulous, new Italian timber-look tiles.

The kitchen is all new and white and leads onto a sought after breakfast nook which is great for the bad weather days when you have to sit indoors.

The dining room is just the right size and leads into the largest lounge room to be found in any of the houses under one million dollars, with a gorgeous brand new carpet.

Also on the ground floor is a very nice, good-sized laundry and a fully renovated powder room.

The only way to describe the upstairs is unbelievable, it is the only home in The Cascades or The Woods which has three bedrooms plus a study. The norm is two bedrooms and a study or three bedrooms.

Outside is everyone’s dream of the perfect garden, spacious without being too big, easy to maintain, herb and vegie patch, just so, so smart.

Double garage with separate golf cart garage.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 143/61 Noosa Springs Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $895,000 Inspect: Saturday 27 June, 10.30am-11am Contact: Joe Langley 0419 883 499, UNIVERSAL PROPERTY, NOOSA HEADS

ALL ON ONE LEVEL PERCHED high on the Ridge on a block of 1077 square metres in the desirable estate of Noosa Springs.

This single-storey residence has views over the golf course and lakes.

Beautifully built four bedrooms (one as a study) all ensuite home has high ceilings of up to four metres.

Dining and entertaining areas complement the open-plan kitchen, with five metres of bench tops and six metres of storage.

The outdoor kitchen area is on the northeastern side of the home and features a barbecue with wok burner, stone bench tops, sink and fridge, ceiling fans and sound system.

The living room connects to the patio which has views of course.

Guest powder room. Ducted airconditioning with five separate zones.

Sparkling two-metre deep pool with water feature and lighting.

Double garage with separate garage for

golf cart.

This truly beautiful single-storey home for the price. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 541/61 Noosa Springs Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $2,495,000 Inspect: Saturday 27 June, 12.45pm-1.15pm Contact: Joe Langley 0419 883 499, UNIVERSAL PROPERTIES, NOOSA HEADS noosatoday.com.au

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541/61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS

Open for Inspection: Sat 27 Jun 12.45-1.15pm

FOR SALE

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ALL ON ONE LEVEL 4 BED I 4 BATH I 2 CAR PRICE $2,495,000 Perched high on the Ridge on a block of 1077 square metres in the desirable estate of Noosa Springs. This single-storey residence has views over the golf course and lakes.

Beautifully built four bedrooms (one as a study) all ensuite home has high ceilings of up to four metres.

Dining and entertaining areas compliment the open plan kitchen, with five metres of benchtops and six metres of storage.

The outdoor kitchen area is on the north-eastern side of the home and features a BBQ with wok burner, stone benchtops, sink and fridge, ceiling fans and sound system.

The Living Room connects to the patio which has views of course.

Guest powder room. Ducted air conditioning with five separate zones.

Sparkling 2 metres deep pool with water feature and lighting.

Double garage with separate garage for golf cart.

This truly beautiful single storey home for the price.

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314/61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE NEW LISTING!!

GORGEOUS VILLA WITH GOLF COURSE VIEWS

Open For Inspection: Sat 27 Jun 11.00 – 11.30am

3 BED I 3 BATH I 2 CAR PRICE $1,495,000

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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 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฀area •฀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.

328/61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE NEVER BEFORE, NEVER AGAIN

Open For Inspection: Sat 27 Jun 12.00-12.30pm

3 BED I 2 BATH I 2 CAR PRICE $995,000 Renovated 3 bedrooms with swimming pool UNDER $1MILLION From the moment you walk in the front door, you are 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.

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-

Completing the ground floor is a good-sized laundry, renovated powder room, double garage and a separate garage for golf cart.

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Time

Address

A B C

Price Guide

Black Mountain

Agent Time Address Wednesday 1st July

Saturday 27th June 11.00 - 11.45am

14 Beechtree Road

5

2

7

$799,000

Laguna Real Estate 0409 614 482

Castaways Beach

A B C

OPEN HOMES

Price Guide

Agent

12.00 - 12.30pm

23/278 Weyba Road

2

1

1

$525,000

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

12.00 - 12.30pm

5/137 GympieTce

1

1

1

$395,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0499 483 049

12.00 - 1.00pm

9/258 GympieTce

2

2

1

$735,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653

5

3

6

$935,000

Laguna Real Estate 0423 584 241

Saturday 27th June 10.00 - 11.00am

11/528 David Low Way

3

2

1

$685,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653

Saturday 27th June

Marcus Beach

9.30 - 10.30am

Saturday 27th June 11.30 - 12.00pm

7 Hawthorn Gv

3

2

2

$899,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

Noosa Heads 4304/5 Morwong Drive

172 Hidden Valley Road

Peregian Beach Saturday 27th June

Friday 26th June 1.30 - 2.00pm

North Arm

2

2

1

$680,000

10.30 - 11.00am

5 Gannet St

4

2

2

$1,350,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0499 483 049

10.30 - 11.00am

68 Podargus Pde

5

2

3

$1,285,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

6/31-33 Lorikeet Dr

3

2

2

$1,125,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

5

5

2

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 512

Saturday 27th June 11.00 - 11.30am

Apt 1521 ParkridgeTce

3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 980 247 12.30 - 1.00pm

11.00 - 11.30am

3/35 Picture Point Cres

2

1

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0417 600 840

12.00 - 12.30pm

4/1 Mitti St

2

2

1

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0419 757 770

12.45 - 1.15pm

541/61 Noosa Springs Dve

4

4

2

$2,495,000

Point Arkwright

Universal Properties 0419 883 499 Saturday 27th June 11.00 - 11.30am

Noosa Springs Saturday 27th June

6 Arthur St

Price Guide $1,900,000 Tom Offermann Real Estate 0468 922 519

Sunrise Beach

9.30 - 10.00am

214/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4

4

2

$1,950,000

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

10.30 - 11.00am

532/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4

4

2

$2,950,000

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

10.30 - 11.00am

143/61 Noosa Springs Dve

3

2

2

$895,000

Universal Properties 0419 883 499 10.00 - 10.45am

24 Netherby Rs

4

3

4

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

11.15 - 11.45am

314/61 Noosa Springs Dve

3

3

2

$1,495,000

Universal Properties 0419 883 499 10.00 - 10.30am

39 Solway Dr

5

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0447 263 663

12.00 - 12.30pm

551/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4

3

2

$1.95m NEG

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

12.00 - 12.30pm

328/61 Noosa Springs Dve

3

2

2

$995,000

Universal Properties 0419 883 499

1.30 - 2.00pm

764/61 Noosa Springs Dve

3

3

2

$1,895,000

Universal Properties 0419 883 499 Saturday 27th June

4

4

2

$2,950,000

Wednesday 1st July 10.00 - 11.00am

532/61 Noosa Springs Dr

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

Noosaville

Sunshine Beach

12.00 - 12.30pm

39 Weyba Street

5

3

3

$2,350,000

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

1.00 - 1.30pm

6/21 Henderson St

2

2

1

$895,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

5

3

3

$2,350,000

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

1 Murdock Court

4

2

2

O/Over $550,000

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

9 Goodchap Street

4

3

2

$1,600,000

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163

30 River Road

5

3

4

O/Over $940,000

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

4/3 Riverstone Court

2

2

2

$895,000

Universal Properties 0419 883 499

Wednesday 1st July

Friday 26th June 12.00 - 12.30pm

Saturday 27th June

23/278 Weyba Road

12.00 - 12.30pm 2

1

1

$525,000

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

39 Weyba Street

Tewantin

Saturday 27th June 9.00 - 9.45am

12/13-17 James Street

2

1

1

O/Over $499,000

Laguna Real Estate 0406 953 304

9.00 - 9.45am

9/13-17 James Street

2

1

1

O/Over $430,000

Laguna Real Estate 0406 953 304

9.30 - 10.00am

21/73 HiltonTerrace

2

1

1

$265,000

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880

10.00 - 10.30am

1/20 Nannygai St

4

2

2

$1,195,000

10.00 - 10.30am

113/73 HiltonTerrace

3

2

1

O/Over $310,000

10.00 - 10.30am

20 Limosa Cct

4

2

2

$1,140,000

11.00 - 11.30am

2/179 GympieTerrace

2

3

2

O/Over $1.7m

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

11.00 - 11.45am

2/213 GympieTce

3

2

2

$1,000,000

Universal Properties 0419 883 499

11.00 - 11.30am

37/124 Noosa Parade

2

1

1

O/Over $410,000

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880

Saturday 27th June 9.00 - 9.30am

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0421 785 512 10.00 - 11.00am Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880 10.00 - 10.30am Tom Offermann Real Estate 0417 600 840

11.00 - 11.30am

13A-13B George St

3

2

2

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0421 785 512

12.00 - 12.30pm

5/137 GympieTce

1

1

1

$395,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0499 483 049

12.00 - 1.00pm

9/258 GympieTce

2

2

1

$735,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653

1.00 - 1.45pm

27 Azolla Circle

4

2

2

$925,000

Universal Properties 0419 883 499

1.00 - 1.30pm

40 Wyuna Dr

3

2

2

$1,750,000

12.00 - 12.45pm

Auction Diary Noosa Heads Saturday 25th July

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804 10.00 - 10.30am

3/35 Picture Point Cres

2

1

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0417 600 840

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

RARE COOROY OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST 30 Maple Street is located is located in the heart of the business district on the western side of the Cooroy township, close to the Railway Station and Post Office.

Neatly positioned at the front end of the street, the property benefits from the exposure of the significant volume of passing traffic passing through Maple Street.

The property is within walking distance of all major amenities Cooroy has to offer including specialty shops, post office, banks, hotels, Eden private hospital and both primary and high schools.

Access to the Bruce Highway via Myall Street is about two minutes away.

The property represents a rare opportunity for investors to secure a prime piece of freehold real estate in the heart of Cooroy’s village and offers the following attributes: · A 700 square metre corner site with an NLA of 314 square metres. · Multi-tenanted retail asset in the heart of Cooroy’s bustling township

· Established tenancy mix with long trading history · Future expansion upside (STCA) · Holding income of approximately $115,871.56* per annum over the site.

The property is a rectangular shaped corner lot within the heart of Cooroy’s retail precinct. The property has a 13 metre frontage to Maple Street and 55 metres running along Wimmers Lane.

It is improved with a refurbished single level, colonial style building used for retail and business purposes. The property is presented to an excellent standard and is leased to two well established local tenants, a Real Estate Agency and Chinese Restaurant.

Cooroy is a bustling market town in the heart of the Noosa Hinterland and is located approximately 20 kilometres north west of the Noosa Heads Post Office. It is an historical township which had its first settlements in 1863 and is home to many artists and artisans who support a vibrant music and entertainment calendar throughout the year. The business centre serves the town and hinterland’s population of about 8500 people.

30 Maple Street, Cooroy is being offered for sale by Expressions of Interest closing Wednesday 22 July, at 4pm.

To arrange an inspection or request further information please contact the exclusive marketing agents. ●

THE ESSENTIALS Address: 30 Maple Street, Cooroy Price: Expressions of Interest, closing 22 July Contact: Nick Dowling 0419 726 705, Johnny Godderham 0499 980 259 and Jesse Howitt 0468 495 640, COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL, 5478 3788

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FULLY LEASED FREEHOLD INVESTMENT IN THE HEART OF COOROY FOR SALE by Expressions of Interest closing Wednesday 22 July 2020 at 4.00pm

30 MAPLE STREET, COOROY

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

Net income $115,871.56* per annum

Established tenancy mix with long trading history

Prominent corner position in Cooroy’s main street

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Land area 700m2* Building area 314m2*

Located in the heart of Noosa’s hinterland, 30 Maple Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully leased freehold in a bustling village. With two established tenants in place for over 20 years, the property provides a secure investment in a very tightly held precinct.

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FIVE ACRES OF HINTERLAND SERENITY PROVIDING the utmost in privacy and tranquillity, this 'Hinterland hideaway' is just 10 minutes from Cooroy and 25 minutes to Noosa.

Boasting postcard views of Mt Cooroora, this amazing five-acre property offers useable land as well as a peaceful rainforest area that a mountain stream meanders through. Perfect for lifestyle retreat or bed and breakfast applications (STCA), the possibilities are endless.

An equipped bore provides water to the selection of established fruit trees and ornamental shrubs, while an abundance of bird life and visiting fauna will appeal to all lovers of nature.

Atop of the tree-lined driveway, arrive home to a spacious lowset home with a huge country-style kitchen, enormous living area, separate dining, built-in wardrobes in bedrooms as well as a walk-through wardrobe to the ensuited, air-conditioned master bedroom.

The owner will love waking up to breathtaking views of the mountain and surrounding country side.

A covered entertainment area overlooking the sparkling in-ground pool captures the views and breezes, while 20 solar panels, two sheds, ample rainwater storage and caravan parking add to the appeal.

The beauty of this property is best experienced first-hand and an inspection is sure to impress. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 14 Beechtree Road, Black Mountain Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 7 garage Price: $799,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: ROB NIMMO, 0409 614 482, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE 20 NOOSA TODAY

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