Noosa Today - 18th December 2020

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Coast cops a beating As cyclone-like conditions lashed the Queensland/NSW coast, tourists and residents alike used whatever mode of transport they could to escape the heavy rain and gale force winds over the weekend.

Surfers rushed to Noosa Main Beach to take advantage of the abnormally high tides, as tourists sought refuge in local shops or jumping through puddles on Gympie Terrace.

The beach may have taken a beating, but it remains intact.

The conditions also kept emergency crews and animal carers busy.

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Housing solution

By Abbey Cannan With many locals being forced out of Noosa unable to find an affordable rental, Mayor Clare Stewart has unveiled a three-pronged plan to tackle the region’s housing affordability crisis.

She’s seeking support from fellow councillors to review Council land holdings to look for allotments suitable for low-cost housing.

Reviews of Council’s Local Economic Plan and Noosa’s planning scheme will also look to kick-start more affordable housing projects in the shire.

“We need to make sure we’re creating accommodation for our key workers such as hospitality staff, plus laying the foundation for more community housing options in Noosa.”

The Mayor will put forward a detailed plan

to be tabled at Thursday’s Ordinary Meeting.

“I am seeking the support of councillors, so we can make sure any potential planning scheme and policy changes we make are robust enough to achieve the housing outcomes our community desperately needs,” the Mayor said.

“Once Council staff have recommended planning scheme changes and potential affordable housing sites, we can start to consider which housing models are most suitable,” the Mayor said.

“For this we’ll work in consultation with housing providers and local MP Sandy Bolton whose Housing Action Group is doing good work in this space.”

For over three years, Ms Bolton has been fighting to seek changes around this issue.

‘We set up the Housing Action Group to

bring together those that can affect the changes needed, and to see the first outcome emanating from is very welcome,” she said.

“That our Mayor is taking these forward to council, puts an official stamp on the intent, and to scrutinise previous identified sites.

“I look forward to further progress over the coming months, and thank those who are working in this space. Partnerships are vital, and includes all levels of government working together.”

The Mayor said although affordable housing is a state issue Council has a role to play in bringing stakeholders together and assisting the housing industry and other levels of government to create affordable accommodation.

“This is particularly important for our community where the cost of buying and renting

has become so expensive that many locals can’t afford to stay here,” she said.

“Besides the influx of retirees, we’re seeing younger people relocating from big cities.

“The impact of COVID has seen Noosa become even more of a hot spot for southern buyers which is contributing to driving house prices up.

“With demand for housing outstripping supply, securing a home has never been more expensive.

“Adding to the pressure, is that more and more homes are being removed from the rental pool for short-stay and holiday letting, leaving long-term tenants nowhere to go.

“This is about putting a plan in place to ensure our community has every opportunity possible to access affordable housing into the future.”

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By Melissa Grant Women from Noosa to Caloundra are riding the waves of motherhood together as part of the Surfing Mums movement. Surfing Mums has close to 40 groups across Australia, including three on the Sunshine Coast.

In the summer edition of Sunshine Coast Kids Today, Caloundra group coordinator Liza Edwards reveals how the movement is changing lives.It’s a simple concept. Each member pairs up with a surfing buddy and organises who will watch the kids and who will head out for a surf - and then they swap roles.

Liza joined the Caloundra group nearly eight years ago when her son was 10 weeks old.

“It’s the most simple concept - you just need one other person out there,” she said.

“My closest friends are the ladies at Surfing Mums.”

The Caloundra group meets twice a week all year round, with coordinators checking conditions before each meet-up to select a beach between Caloundra and Kawana.

Surfing Mums also has a Coolum to Noosa group and a Peregian to Mudjimba group.

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Homelessness has been an often-raised issue this year.

In August a “meet the Mayor“ women’s forum focused on homelessness, Zonta Noosa has pledged to work to help homeless women for the next two years and charities are reporting increased need for housing this year more than ever.

For the past few months in Council meetings, discussions focused on the Blue Care aged care development at Sunrise Beach which was initiated

by Council who identified a need in the community for aged care and sold a piece of land for the purpose of aged care development. In hindsight it wasn’t the ideal piece of land to sell as it’s importance as a Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat has been realised.

But the action taken by Council was raised by Mayor Clare Stewart more than once when she asked if Council had allocated a piece of land to aged care could they not allocate other land to the development of affordable housing.At Council’s Ordinary Meeting Cr Stewart raised the issue with councillors to appeal for their support to create affordable housing.

Of course this comes with a range of questions. In an environment where house prices have skyrocketed, how do you develop housing that remains affordable? Where will the housing be located? What is affordable? Who will have access to it? Stay tuned.

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Eggs rescued from the ocean beaches

By Margaret Maccoll

Noosa Council has admitted some of its staff did the wrong thing in burning off material alleged to be chemically treated timber but CEO Brett de Chastel said they did not expect to receive a fine as a consequence.

The Department of Environment and Science (DES) launched an investigation in response to a complaint into the alleged stockpiling and burning of treated timber and green waste and burying of ash at a Council facility in Pomona without appropriate permits.

A DES spokesperson said the department had inspected the Pomona depot and met

A man has died following a car crash in Buderim on the night of Sunday 13 December.

At about 6.10pm the driver, a Buderim man in his 20s was driving along Golf Links Road.

Investigations indicate the driver has lost control whilst driving through a roundabout causing the car to hit a power pole.

The man was extracted from the car and transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a critical condition. At about 9pm the man succumbed to his injuries.

Police are appealing for anyone that may have dasham footage of the incident or information to contact police.

Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Prostitution charges in Mooloolaba Detectives have closed an investigation into unlawful prostitution culminating with the arrest of three Chinese nationals in Mooloolaba on Saturday 12 December.

The three women, aged 52, 46 and 33-yearsold were allegedly involved in operating an illegal brothel from a motel in the vicinity of Brisbane Road.

During the arrest police seized around $10,000 of cash.

The women, aged 46 and 33, were both charged with one count each of knowingly participate in the provision of unlawful prostitution and possession of tainted property.

The 52-year-old woman was charged with carrying on the business of providing unlawful prostitution, having an interest in premises used for prostitution and two counts each of knowingly participate in the provision of prostitution and tainted property.

All three were due to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday.

Leigh Warneminde secures mesh over a turtle nest to protect it from foxes.

Car crashes into pole at Mons A turtle digging its nest.

Turtle eggs are carefully relocated.

in the first 32 days after laying, would kill the hatchling. The nests contained between 132 and 148 eggs and the hatching rate was generally greater than 90 per cent, Leigh said.

“There are very few loggerheads left. Only one in a thousand makes it to maturity. They don’t lay until they’re 30,” Leigh said.

“We won’t see the outcome of what we’ve

done for 30 years.”

Leigh said the effort to protect the turtles included an army of beach walkers who inform them of turtle activity.

“There’s a whole lot of people keeping an eye on them,” she said.

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Burn-off puts Council under investigation

By Margaret Maccoll

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with Noosa Council officers.

“Council has engaged a suitably qualified external party to oversee the removal of all waste timber material and ash from the depot at Pomona to a facility that is licenced to receive it,” the spokesperson said.

Mr de Chastel said the department was comfortable with the remedy plan Council had put in place.

He said Council was also undertaking a review of all Council storage areas at Ringtail, Noosa Heads and Pomona to make sure they all had the right practices in place.

A Council spokesman said Council was “fully cooperating” with the DES investigation.

He said Council staff had obtained a permit from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services before carrying out the burn-off at the Pomona facility.

“The DES investigation is still under way and we await further advice as to the outcome,” he said.

The maximum penalty for carrying out an activity that puts the environment at risk is $3,002,625 for a corporation and $600,525 for an individual.

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A woman has suffered life threatening injuries following a crash on the Sunshine Coast during the early hours of Wednesday 9 December.

Initial inquiries indicate around 4am the car she was a passenger in hit a pole on Vise Road in Mons.

CPR was performed on the 19-year-old woman at the scene.

She and the 23-year-old woman driver of the Holden Astra were taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for treatment.

The driver had non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with vision or further information is urged to contact police. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

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Weather predictions of extreme high tides and huge swells sent Coolum and North Shore Coast Care volunteers into action last week to relocate eight out of the 11 green and loggerhead turtle nests along the ocean beaches to safer spots further up the sand dunes.

Group president Leigh Warneminde said moving the nests was a complicated process that the volunteers didn’t undertake lightly but they were pleased they made the effort when they saw the large seas would have washed them away or drowned the hatchlings.

“I think it’s been a really great call. We haven’t lost any. If we get another low or erosion event we can rest a bit easier,” she said.

Though she said the group did hold concerns for a couple of nests on Noosa North Shore which they haven’t been able to access.

A group of about 14-15 volunteers who had been trained and accredited at Mon Repos Turtle Centre to relocate turtle nests had conducted the move of nests located at Alexandria Bay and Peregian, Castaways, Yaroomba, Marcoola and Mudjimba beaches.

A nest at the Maroochy River mouth had been moved earlier to Twin Waters to prevent the hatchlings heading for the lights down river which would have eventuated, Leigh said.

To move the eggs the volunteers dug down to the eggs, measured the depth of the nest which was about 60cm and transferred each egg into a bucket surrounding it with sand to ensure it didn’t move or dry out, Leigh said.

They then dig a hole to the same depth and carefully place the eggs in the same direction.

The nests are then covered with mesh to protect them from predatory foxes.

She said they had to ensure the eggs were not rotated during the move and was rested in the same position, as rotating it, particularly

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‘Our Backyard’ 2019 Christmas celebration.

Christmas in the country Every year, Sunshine Butterflies Disability Support Charity celebrate their famous ‘Christmas in the Country’ Members Christmas party.

“It’s such a special event for our members, families and staff to all get together and celebrate the year that’s been and for everyone to watch our members perform their Christmas carols,“ drama co-ordinator, Femke Van Der Kallen said.

This event hosted annually by Sunshine Butterflies, gives members the opportunity to showcase their music and drama skills to family and loved ones.

Sunshine Butterflies music and drama group ‘Drama Kings & Queens’ have been busy rehearsing this year for their big 2020 concert, sadly the annual extravaganza had to be cancelled due to Covid restrictions.

“After months of rehearsing, it was upsetting for us all to hear that it couldn’t go ahead.

It was also an incredibly difficult thing for our members living with a disability to understand why they couldn’t perform for their family and friends,“ Femke said.

However, the innovative music and drama group would not give up. They put their heads together and came up with a way to share their Christmas concert to all their friends, family and community.

They have just launched a virtual Christmas concert to perform online to their community.

This musical story named ‘Finding Christmas’ will follow the journey of a boy finding his home for Christmas and will premiere on their Facebook page.

This event is being supported by the local Noosa Arts Theatre who provided Sunshine Butterflies with their performance space to host this special event.

“We reached out to the theatre after the Christmas party was cancelled. We wanted to give our members a full theatre experience and celebrate a local, independent business,” Femke said.

Sunshine Butterflies member performing in their Christmas show.

“We can’t thank them enough for their support.“ Sunshine Butterflies members are excited to perform this musical story to the community.

“We’ve had to adapt to changes quickly this year and produce a lot of online events,“ Program Support, Linda Grams said.

“It began with ‘Butterfly TV’ (a zoom-based video chat program for our members to interact during lockdown) and now it’s our Christmas Concert. We are incredibly proud of our staff for being so innovative in difficult times.“ Sunshine Butterflies Christmas show has been written and produced by program coordinator Femke Van Der Kallen, and performed

by Sunshine Butterflies fabulous members in the popular ‘Drama Kings & Queens’ program.

Sunshine Butterflies Christmas concert ‘finding Christmas’ was premiered as a live event on their Facebook page on Wednesday 16 December.

Three small businesses in Wide Bay will receive support from the National Government to cut energy costs, putting more money back in the pockets of local business owners as the region recovers from COVID-19.

Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien said the Noosa and Cooroy businesses each received a $20,000 grant through the Government’s Energy Efficient Communities Program.

The grants will help Noosa’s Ivory Palms Resort upgrade its air conditioning and assist with a glycol buffer and cold water tank for Noosa Brewing Company, while Cooroy manufacturer Eco Cottages will use the grant towards Zero Net Energy manufacture of cypress wood products and modular homes.

“As Australia and Wide Bay recover from the

impact of COVID-19, small businesses like Ivory Palms Resort, Noosa Brewing Company and Eco Cottages will all have a vital role to play in strengthening our economy,” Mr O’Brien said.

“The tourism and manufacturing sectors are significant drivers of the local Wide Bay economy, and by supporting these local businesses, we are supporting local jobs and growth.”

Mr O’Brien said small businesses are the lifeblood of local communities and the backbone of the Australian economy, employing over 6 million people nationally.

“Lowering energy bills for our small businesses through the Energy Efficient Communities Program will help alleviate financial pressure and deliver the conditions they need to succeed,” Mr O’Brien said.

Don’t ruin the holidays The parents of a teenage boy who died and killed four other people after driving home drunk from a Christmas party have joined forces with police and emergency services to launch this year’s Christmas road safety campaign.

On the eighth anniversary of their son Jordan’s death, Melissa and Peter McGuinness have shared the heartbreaking story of how his decision to drive while affected by alcohol and drugs impacted their lives and the lives of others - a powerful road safety message ahead of the festive season.

As lives lost on Queensland roads reaches the highest number in six years, Assistant Commissioner Ben Marcus said the launch of the Queensland Police Service’s (QPS) Christmas operation, Operation Sierra Noella, would target road users with increased enforcement action over the Christmas and New Year period (December 9 to January 29).

“The objective of this operation has never been more important than this year when we have seen some of the highest numbers of road fatalities in six years - 256 lives lost is simply unfathomable,” Assistant Commissioner Marcus said.

“To have the McGuinness family join with us today to share their story, sends such an important message to Queenslanders of the real, human impacts of your decisions on the road.”

Melissa McGuinness said Jordan had been at his work Christmas party where he had consumed several drinks and also smoked cannabis.

“For reasons we still don’t know and will never know, he chose to drive home that night,” Mrs McGuinness said.

Peter McGuinness said the choices that his son made pre-Christmas in 2012 will affect his victim’s families for generations.

“It’s really important to put aside the idea that bad driving is bad luck. You are responsible and you are accountable for your own choices,” Mr McGuinness said.

Queensland Police Service launch their Christmas operation, Operation Sierra Noella.

Melissa and Peter McGuinness have shared the heartbreaking story of their son Jordan’s death.

Assistant Commissioner Marcus said police were expecting to see one of the biggest increases in vehicles on the road this year and motorists could expect to see a notable police presence across the state.

“The aim of Operation Sierra Noella is to reduce fatalities and injuries on our roads during a time when we know that Queenslanders will be out and about,” he said.

“If you are out there on the road doing the wrong thing, you can expect to see us.

“It has been a tough year for our state and now our job is to work with you to ensure that Queenslanders make it home safely at the end of their journey.”

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Cameras are being installed at three beach entrances stretching from Noosa’s North Shore to Rainbow Beach.

Cameras watching at North Shore

By Abbey Cannan Eyes will soon be closely watching visitors entering the Cooloola Recreation Area at all times, with 24-hour cameras being installed just before Christmas.The Department of Environment and Science (DES) is installing Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras at the Leisha Track at Double Island Point, the Freshwater Track near Rainbow Beach and Third Cutting on Noosa North Shore to monitor all vehicles accessing the Cooloola Recreation Area.

A DES spokesperson said the ANPR cam-

eras, which will be operational prior to Christmas, will be supported by a mobile unit operated by QPWS rangers on patrol.

“The cameras will assist Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service in ensuring all visitors accessing the recreation area via vehicle hold a valid vehicle access permit,” a spokesperson said.

Owners of vehicles without a valid VAP can be issued a $200 penalty infringement notice.

So far in 2020, 269 penalty infringement notices have been issued specifically for taking/driving or riding a vehicle into the Cooloola Recreation Area without a vehicle access permit.

“The cameras will provide rangers with real time monitoring and accurate visitor and vehicle usage numbers,” a spokesperson said.

“These cameras have been in use on Bribie Island for over 12 months and have proven to be highly effective in detecting non-compliant access to the beach, dangerous 4WD behaviour and deterring poor visitor behaviour.

“The information collected from these cameras will also be shared with the Queensland Police Service to assist with their compliance operations and enforcement action when requested.”

More talk, less paperwork: Council

By Margaret Maccoll A conversation to find a solution for a COVIDrequirement could have saved one business owner time and money spent on a building application that looks set to be rejected by Noosa Council.

Bayeno Pty Ltd applied to Council to enclose two roofed decks, one 7.6sqm at the front of the U-Drive Boat Hire site at 256 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville and another 3.8sqm at the rear of its jetty at the riverside business to be used for storage of items such as life jackets and to create a larger space for staff.

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last week Council officers said the enclosure of the space under the roofed areas would increase the gross floor area of the business, expanding the business and any further encroachment into public space would reduce the area available to the community.

Since then the applicant contacted Council to say the proposed built-in areas was sought to comply with COVID-requirements which required extra cleaning of life jackets between client use and social distancing of staff.

At Monday’s General Meeting Cr Frank Wilkie asked if staff could meet with the applicant to discuss temporary storage needed due to COVID-requirements.

Officers said the issue of COVID-requirements and the need for storage hadn’t been raised previously and had just come to light.

It’s a shame a conversation wasn’t held earlier. It would have saved the cost of a development application, Cr Joe Jurisevic said.

A motion was put forward to request staff meet with the applicant to discuss temporary alternative solutions to storage and staff safety issues due to COVID-requirements.

Councillors voted unanimously to refuse the development and support the motion. A final decision on the matter will be made at Council’s Ordinary Meeting Thursday evening.

A smart watch fitted with special tracking and alarm technology, designed to keep children and victims safe from domestic violence situations, will be distributed to 10 at-risk families from this month.

The trial was made possible with the backing of a $10,000 Sunshine Coast Council major grant, enabling a collaboration between the StandbyU Foundation - pioneers of the StandbyU Shield - and local not-for-profit Youturn Youth Support (formerly United Synergies) who will distribute the watches to those in need.

StandbyU Foundation Founder and Executive Director Chris Boyle said the partnership would give people seeking support a tangible, long-term solution that would help them feel independent and in control of their personal safety.

“The StandbyU Shield brings together the person-at-risk’s friends, family and case workers into a support network and uses special smart watches to keep them connected at critical moments,” Mr Boyle said.

“It means that help from people who know and care about the person-at-risk is never more than a click of a button away. When an alert is activated, the support network can listen in and locate the person in need, so they can decide the best, safest response, whether that be a ’covert’ intervention or escalation to emergency services.”

Youturn Intensive Family Care Manager Kelly Caple works with vulnerable families and provides intensive early intervention.

“These shields are a simple alternative for victims to wear and have that added element of safety for the family who may still be living at home with the perpetrator,” Mrs Caple said.

“A large amount of our referrals have elements of domestic and family violence. Ultimately, we’d love to see these shields across all organisations, community services and family programs.”

Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said he was pleased to see the shields would be delivered prior to Christmas.

“Unfortunately the pressures of Christmas, school holidays and back-to-school expenses can result in stressful and volatile times and can lead to domestic and family violence incidents occurring in the family home,” Cr Law said.

Mr Boyle said the trial, to conclude next year, was the beginning of a long partnership to keep children and victims safe from domestic violence.

“The trial will be evaluated and these learnings will build the case to advocate for more funding from the State and Commonwealth Governments to increase impact.

“StandbyU Foundation will continue to support the costs associated with the devices into the future to ensure these families remain safe and connected,” Mr Boyle said.

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Wet and wild weekend

By Margaret Maccoll A weekend of heavy rain, gale force winds, abnormally high tides and hazardous surf had surfers heading for the national park, the SES fielding calls, turtle carers relocating nests and holiday makers hitting the shops and jumping through puddles on Gympie Terrace.

While beaches were closed to swimmers across the coast. The Bureau of Meteorology issued multiple warnings of severe weather “generated by a coastal trough off the southeast coast and a slow-moving upper low over the southeast“ combined with high tides due to spring tides, winds and rainfall.

SES local controller Warren Kuskoph said their main call outs had been for tree branches falling on houses at Noosa Heads, Cooroy, Po-

mona and Eumundi as well as leaves blocking up guttering, causing water to flood into houses.

In one instance in Noosa Heads a neighbour’s tree had gone over with a branch making a metre wide hole in a roof, he said. “We’ve gone out there and tarped it,“ he said.

Trees also came down across roads at Louie Bazzo Drive, Cootharaba and Sunshine Beach Road and Cooloosa Street at Sunshine Beach and knocked down powerlines in Pomona and Cooroy.

“Most trees that have fallen down have fallen away from houses,“ Warren said. “We’ve been lucky.“ There was minor flooding of the Noosa River with water over Gympie Terrace, Noosaville in some places.

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Visitors headed to the shops in Hastings Street.

Minor flooding means more fun for dogs.

A tree is removed from Sunshine Beach Road.

Water crossed the road on Gympie Terrace.

Good time to hit the waves.

High waters didn’t stop deliveries.

Scooters splashed through the park.

Lifesavers made the most of the swell.

Huge seas stirred up the foam on the beach.

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James won’t miss a beat

By Margaret Maccoll The unusual decision Cooroibah artist James Ainslie made a couple of weeks ago to go for a walk on Gympie Terrace undoubtedly saved his life.

With his wife, Wendy, away for the day James would have been either home alone or on one of his regular walks near their home in the Tewantin State Forest when with no prior warning his heart stopped beating. But just at the right moment he was on Gympie Terrace, having stopped briefly to chat to a couple walking their dog.

He took two steps in one direction and collapsed. The couple had headed the other way but rushed back and performed CPR before someone located a defibrillator at the Boathouse Restaurant and shocked James back to life.

Wendy said hospital tests showed he had no heart disease but an electrical impulse fault that failed to initiate his heart beat. He has since had a defibrillator inserted to ensure his heart doesn’t miss a beat and has returned home to recover from the shock of the experience, with just some pain in his chest from the lifesaving treatment.

An established award winning master of modern realism whose work is held in major public and private art collections world-wide, James has largely retired from painting apart from the occasional request.

Born in South Australia and raised on a farm, James sought the peace and quiet of Noosa when he and Wendy moved here in 1997 although they travelled regularly for inspiration for his art.

As an art student one of his early mentors was David Dridan whom he described as one of our leading realist landscape artists. “He was my art teacher and I used to go to the art rooms after school and watch him paint. I also painted after he roared at me,” You don’t learn by bloody watching. You learn by doing.”

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Tom Gleghorn, the father of abstract expressionism in Australia, also influenced him.

“I was teaching in the Flinders Ranges when this bearded, bejewelled guy came into my classroom with the headmaster and gave me a kiss on the cheek,“ he said.

“He looked at what I was painting and said,

“I love it. You should come and work with me and that was the start of a friendship between Tom, his wife, my wife and me.”

James said he was never satisfied with his work, a trait he shared with Gleghorn, and was always striving to do better.

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has again begun taking short walks but Wendy said he won’t be going on a walk on his own.

This Christmas the family plan to celebrate by having a drink to to the wonderful people who saved his life.

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Christmas in Hastings St It really did feel a lot like Christmas last Friday night when Hastings Street 12 Days to Christmas celebrations began but the wild weather caused its cancellations over the weekend with the event shifted back to now include a bumper night on Wednesday 23 December.

Last Friday passers-by stopped and sang, children skipped and danced and coffee buffs at Aroma’s enjoyed the Christmas carols and songs by Noosa Chorale singers.

The group of 10, led by assistant music director, Pam Sage, launched the Hastings Street Association’s “12 Days to Christmas” celebrations with traditional favourites like “Oh Come All Ye Faithful,” “We Three Kings,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

It was a dream start for the entertainment festivities planned to make the popular Noosa street buzz with excitement.

Acts included floating fish, Living Statues, Cabbage Patch dolls, illuminated butterflies, unicyclists, a flying angel, acrobats, English Bobbies, stilt walkers, Lollipop Ladies, a jazz band, clowns, carol singers, a harpist, a violinist and Bubbles the Baby Elephant.

Later producer Ian told Noosa Today “It was a perfect opening to our 12-day programme. The atmosphere on the street was wonderful.

“It was just so great to see everyone out and about, relaxed and engaged and with big smiles of appreciation on the faces of the young and the young at heart.

“The audience just delighted in embracing the joy and spirit of Christmas cheer on offer and many joined in singing along with the choir.“ Association project manager Alesha Gooderham said the vibrant mix of entertainment had people saying it felt like the type of experience found in Melbourne or London.She said the variety of entertainers from fun and cheeky to classic appealed to a wide range of

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From politics to nature Former Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington has switched the council chamber for local landscapes as he releases a new photographic book celebrating Noosa wildlife.

As an avid wildlife photographer, Mr Wellington said one of his greatest pleasures was to wander the local landscape with a camera, quietly eavesdropping on Noosa’s remarkable fauna.

“I am interested in everything from bugs to birds. And the more I look, the more I discover about nature’s miraculous complexities,“ he said.

“Now that I’m no longer in politics, I can at last get back to my elemental passions. The time seemed right to share some of what I’ve discovered about our non-human neighbours in a new book, Wild About Noosa.”

Wild About Noosa is a beautiful hard-cover, coffee-table book with 200 pages of full colour photographs plus descriptive and often witty text about the creatures captured by Wellington’s lens. It is Tony Wellington’s sixth published book.

“It’s not a field guide but rather a love poem for this very special part of the world. Those of us who live here are very lucky to be surrounded by such wild abundance. And it’s important that we don’t take it for granted.

“For over half a century, passionate locals have committed themselves to conserving Noosa’s natural assets. As a result, more than half of the Noosa Shire is covered with native vegetation. That makes Noosa an important stronghold in the battle to retain our nation’s biodiversity.

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Wild About Noosa is a hard-cover, coffeetable book with 200 pages of full colour photographs. resides. The bird in the backyard is just as important as the bird in the bush. Many animals have learnt to adapt to living alongside or amongst we humans: indeed, some have even profited from that relationship. But others are certainly being crowded out, with habitat loss an ongoing issue across Queensland and across the planet.

“My book celebrates both the hidden and the more commonplace creatures on our doorstep, from the shy platypus to the gregarious rainbow lorikeet.

“Simply enjoying nature is an essential step in helping to conserve it.”

Wild About Noosa is available from Noosa bookstores, including Annie’s Books On Peregian, Sandy Pages at Noosa Junction, Village Books in Hastings Street and A Little Shop of Soul in Cooroy. RRP is $50.

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OzHarvest and the spirit of giving OzHarvest Sunshine Coast has been in overdrive for much of 2020, responding to the dramatic increase in demand for food from local residents with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Since March, the food rescue organisation has seen a steep rise in food insecurity on the Coast, with demand for food increasing by over 50 per cent from pre-Covid-19 days.

Coordinator of OzHarvest Sunshine Coast, Michele Lipner said, “This year has been incredibly challenging for the organisation, as demand for our services increased significantly yet food donations could not even begin to keep up with requests for support. To address the shortfall in food rescue, OzHarvest nationally and locally took the unprecedented step of supplementing food rescue with food purchases.“ OzHarvest Sunshine Coast continues to purchase food to meet local demand and will do so at least through the first half of 2021.

Due to the generosity of the community in the form of donations and fundraising, local grants from Noosa Council and Unitywater, federal funding, and most recently the Woolworths Christmas Appeal, OzHarvest is well on its way to making a significant impact on addressing food insecurity throughout the Sunshine Coast and into the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

“Without the support of the local community, we would not be where we are today,“ Michele said.

“We have been blessed with a number of incredible gestures of giving. Local businessman John Jamieson recently donated a new

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Toyota Hiace van to OzHarvest Sunshine Coast - bringing our local fleet to two vans on the Coast. Already and in one month, that van has driven over 1,300 km distributing rescued and purchased food to our charities.“ In addition, local community fundraising efforts of the Birdies and Tuesday Ladies Golf Groups of Peregian Springs as well as the support of Thomas Corner Eatery will al-

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The Queensland Police Financial and Cyber Crime Group are reminding residents to be aware of Grinch-like scammers and be sure to stay alert to scams, such as puppy scams.

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A return to Fraser Island Tourist accommodation providers on K’gariFraser Island have been given the green light to welcome guests for Christmas following the recent bushfire.

In great news for those who planned to stay or visit the island over the Christmas-New Year break, authorities determined it safe to open vehicle access along the eastern beach from December 15, allowing visitors to travel to K’gari’s townships.

This means resorts, private accommodation such as beach houses and residential Airbnb style accommodation can be open for business.

A Department of Environment and Science (DES) spokesperson said the island’s most popular visitor destinations will also be progressively reopened following hazard assessments and any essential works.

These include: Lake McKenzie, Central Station, Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Maheno, and Champagne Pools.

Campers don’t miss out either, with many campgrounds and beach camping zones reopening and available for booking.

Those re-opening are: beach camping zones south of Poyungan Rocks, Waddy Point beachfront camping, and Waddy Point campground. Other camping opportunities will become available as hazard assessments progress.

“Those who booked a site in an area that continues to be closed beyond tomorrow will of course also be given a refund,“ a DES spokesperson said.

“Visitors should be aware that some areas affected by fire or the fire response will remain closed while they are assessed for risks and necessary maintenance is undertaken.

“This includes many of the island’s walking tracks which will take time to fully assess and are currently still too dangerous to re-open.

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“QPWS staff have worked hard alongside Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, the

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“QPWS regrets the inconvenience caused to those who planned to camp or visit K’gari prior to the opening date, however public safety is always the top priority.”

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Donate toys and pyjamas This year, in support of yourtown’s Christmas drive, White Lady Funerals Tewantin is working with the local community to bring Christmas cheer to mothers and young children in need.

New toys and pyjamas to be gifted to vulnerable women and children living in yourtown’s domestic violence refuges can be dropped off at any White Lady Funerals location in SouthEast Queensland this month.

White Lady Funerals regional manager Tania Dell’Amico said her team was proud to partner with yourtown for their annual Christmas appeal.

“At the end of each year we as White Ladies find ourselves thinking about supporting people less fortunate than ourselves, particularly this year with the stress of COVID-19,” Ms Dell’Amico said.

“However after looking into charities to support we found that many don’t often think of the domestic and family violence survivors that are in temporary care with their children over the festive season.

“With 14 White Lady Funeral homes across South-East Queensland it provided a wonderful opportunity for us to assist in becoming a collection point for donations.

“We encourage everyone to join us in supporting this wonderful cause.”

Yourtown Head of Marketing and Fundraising Tracey Gillinder said this year their domestic and family violence refuges had been under more strain than ever, having supported 114 mothers and their young children.

“Often mothers and children come into the refuge and they have nothing,” Ms Gillinder said.

“We are currently struggling with a lack of sleep attire, especially new pyjamas at our Queensland-based women’s refuge service which provides crisis housing to women and their children who have experienced domestic violence.

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By Margaret Maccoll If there was an award for good neighbourly behaviour in Noosa there’s a fair chance it would go to Damien Langdon.

Each year for the past five the electrician decorates five or six houses and the median strip of his cul-de-sac in Leith Place, Tewantin, then dresses up as Santa and hands out candy canes to the hundreds of visitors who come by to see the lights.

“The kids come around. Everybody loves it,“ he said. “It’s for their enjoyment.“ Damien said he started decorating his family home about 12-13 years ago when his kids were younger and although his kids have now

grown up he and his wife have just continued on.

It takes four weekends working 12-14 hours a day to assemble the decorations and a cherry picker is hired to place the lights high in the trees.

In the evenings neighbours come out and chat and once a year the whole street gathers for its own Christmas party.

Some years the street lights have attracted so many visitors they have also attracted an ice-cream van and coffee van.

About three years ago someone suggested they collect donations from visitors so now the Langdon’s collect gold coins and donate them to Sippy Downs Animal Refuge.

Cooroy lights up for Christmas.

Cooroy Christmas bright Christmas celebrations continued this week in Cooroy as shop owners and residents spread more Christmas cheer by decorating their shops and houses and participating in the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lights competition.

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Geospatial upgrade Australia sits on the fastest moving tectonic plate in the world and our continent moves approximately 7cm each year to the north-east.

Since 1994, we’ve moved about 1.8m and while this might not sound like a big deal, it has the potential to cause major problems for equipment that relies on accurate positioning data, like mobile phones, survey instruments, and vehicle navigation devices.

To ensure the Sunshine Coast keeps its bearings and meets the requirements of the digital age, council has transitioned all of its datasets to the leading location-based information system - Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 (GDA2020).

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“This includes the building and construction sector, agriculture, planning consultants, transport, insurance, emergency services, and telecommuncations.

“Given the shift of our continent over time, a discrepancy of around 1.8m has emerged between recorded locations and the technologies we use to navigate them.

“So this is a change that had to be made and by matching the timing of the Queensland Government’s transition to GDA2020, it will essentially be business as usual for council and the Sunshine Coast.

“We’ll continue working with one data set without the overheads or increased errors that would have been inevitable had we attempted to juggle two different data standards for a prolonged period of time.”

2020 Age Pension guide An updated guide to the Age Pension, including payment rates, assets tests and conditions, has been released by Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien.

“The Guide contains a series of commonly asked questions as well as information about the guidelines, payments and eligibility tests that relate to the Age Pension, as well as useful

contact telephone numbers.”

This updated edition also contains information about relevant COVID-19 payments, and advice on flu vaccinations for seniors.

It is available free of charge and can be ordered by telephoning 4121 2936, or downloaded through the One Stop Shop section of Mr O’Brien’s website at https://llewobrien.com. au/one-stop-shop/

Gertrude, a story of a not so ordinary life

By Peter Mason Although written as a work of fiction, Barbara Kelly’s novel, Gertrude, is in reality a family memoir based on the life of the title character, the author’s grandmother.

Spanning the period from World War 1, through the Great Depression, and on to the build-up to the second world war, the novel covers a period of great change in Australia, especially as it affected women and their role in a changing society.

The Noosa author, now 80, met Gertrude only briefly and knew her only vaguely, but her years of research into the family’s history led her to describe her grandmother as “an extraordinary woman conscripted by the mores of society at the time to live a very ordinary life.”

And yet her life was far from ordinary.

“She was,’ explained Barbara at Tuesday’s book launch in Noosa, “a gutsy and dignified woman who coped with love, loss and hard work, using humour to build resilience.”

Barbara, who is a member of the Noosa Writers’ Group, initially intended to research her grandmother’s life as a legacy to her own children and grandchildren.

But out of that research has sprung a beautifully observed and finely crafted novel, crammed full of anecdote and historical fact about life in Queensland in the early 1900s.

It is a ‘must-read’ for anyone who has an interest in Australian history and the role of woman in a changing society.

Copies of the book can be obtained through the Noosa Writers’ website, noosawriters.com

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Kiwis given the go-ahead New Zealanders can now holiday in Queensland without entering mandatory hotel quarantine when they arrive.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Queensland’s inclusion in the TransTasman Safe Travel Zone.

It coincides with the lifting of the state’s last remaining border restrictions on hotspots in South Australia effective from 1am Saturday 12 December.

New Zealand has achieved a period of 28 days without community transmission of an unknown source.

“Thanks to the diligence of Queenslanders, our state is about to open to all Australians and to our friends across the Tasman,” the Premier said.

“More Kiwis call Queensland home than any other state so I know this will mean a lot of

happy Christmas reunions.”

Travellers from New Zealand will need to apply online for a free Australia Travel Declaration from the Department of Home Affairs, at least 72 hours prior to departure.

Tourism Industry Development Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said 489,000 Kiwis booked a trip to Queensland in 2019, spending more than $600 million.

“New Zealand is a growing international market for Queensland, with thousands of Kiwis looking for a great Queensland escape this summer,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

“Today’s announcement is great for tourism. More tourists means more support for local businesses and local jobs as we rebuild a stronger tourism industry for the future.”

Dancing indoors in pubs, clubs and nightclubs will also be permitted from 12pm Mon-

day 14 December, subject to the one person per two square metres rule.

Queensland is now operating under Stage 6 of the Roadmap to Easing of Restrictions, which includes: Gatherings: Gatherings in public outdoor spaces of 100 people permitted across Queensland. Gathering in homes of 50 people permitted.

Indoor premises: Indoor premises, such as restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs, museums, art galleries, places of worship, convention centres and Parliament House, allowed one per person per two square metres.

Wedding ceremonies: Up to 200 people can attend a wedding ceremony and all guests can dance.

Funerals: Up to 200 people can attend a funeral.

Indoor events: Seated, ticketed indoor venues, such as theatre, live music, cinemas and indoor sports, permitted to operate at 100% capacity with patrons to wear masks on entry and exit.

Outdoor events: Outdoor events permitted to admit 1500 people with a COVID Safe Event Checklist. Larger events require a COVID Safe Plan.

Dancing: Outdoor dancing permitted.

From 12pm Monday 14 December, indoor dancing will be permitted, subject to the one person per two square metre rule.

Open air stadiums: Open air stadiums permitted to operate at 100% seated capacity (with a COVID Safe Plan).

Residential care: Visits are allowed to those receiving residential care at a mental health or drug and alcohol service.

Sunshine Coast scoops flights to Newcastle, return Sunshine Coast Airport has welcomed news that Fly Pelican will commence direct flights to Newcastle from 4 January.

The three-times-a-week seasonal service will operate from January until the end of March, to make the most of the summer months and has been secured with support of the Queensland Government’s $15 million Aviation Recovery Fund.

Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Andrew Brodie said he expected Newcastle will be a popular destination for locals looking to explore new horizons.

“This new service provides access to not only the vibrant city of Newcastle, but the beautiful coastline of Port Stephens and the amazing food and wine of the Hunter Valley,” Mr Brodie said.

“It will also provide a very welcome boost to local Sunshine Coast tourism operators, opening up a whole new visitor market just in time for the summer holidays.

“We’re really proud to work with the Queensland Government, Visit Sunshine Coast, Tourism Noosa and our airline partners to build three new destinations in what is a very difficult environment for aviation, and am delighted to welcome Fly Pelican to the Coast.”

Fly Pelican CEO Marty Hawley said the airline was looking forward to connecting two world-class visitor destinations over the summer months.

“It is really exciting to launch this new service, linking the Sunshine Coast to Newcastle

for the first time ever,” Mr Hawley said.

Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson said more connections to new destinations created further awareness and visitation for Noosa and its tourism.

“Newcastle and Noosa have a synergy with beautiful beaches, a great dining scene and lots to explore on our doorstep, so I have no doubt the route will be a success and we look forward to welcoming new guests and reconnecting with repeat visitors”, Ms Anderson said.

The service will operate Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Ticket prices start from $199 one-way between Sunshine Coast and Newcastle, tickets go on sale today at flypelican.com.au or through travel agents.

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Ron’s pick: Mark Evans

By Phil Jarratt

Reader pick Tara Bell, Citizen of the Year Reader Paul Bell broke new ground by nominating his wife, Tara. While this may be a little unorthodox, the Noosa Today panel liked Paul’s style, and a reading of his nomination made it very clear that Tara is a more than worthy nominee.

Paul wrote: “In 2019, Tara established Noosa Chances and ever since has been its CEO, in a totally voluntary capacity, supported by around a dozen other local volunteers. Noosa Chances provides education scholarships to talented and motivated secondary and tertiary students in the Noosa Shire, who face financial barriers.

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to students from Sunshine Beach and Noosa District State High Schools, with approximately a further 20 to be granted in 2021.

“Subject to continuing to meet the eligibility criteria, scholarships are provided to recipients annually for the remainder of their education, including tertiary level. The impact that the scholarships have is very tangible, not only on the individual recipient but on their siblings, families and the wider community. As Noosa Chances is run by Tara and other volunteers, virtually every dollar raised goes to fund scholarships.

“Also in early 2020, Tara established a volunteer program to provide a regular supply of donated fruit and other healthy snacks to our ‘Hospital Heroes’ - emergency doctors, nurses and support staff at Noosa Hospital - in anticipation of the expected overwhelming “wave” of Covid-19 cases. While that wave - thankfully - never broke in Noosa, it was a great initiative that recognised the tireless work that our Hospital Heroes do day-in, day-out, and another example of Tara’s outstanding community spirit.”

Have your say Noosa Today is seeking nominations in both categories of people who in this difficult year have shown true community values, either generally or in their specific field of work, sport or passion. These might be drawn from the fields of the arts, sport, education, health, charity, business, tourism, Indigenous affairs, the environment, aged care, government, or somewhere else we haven’t thought of.

We are looking for two people - one just starting out in life, one with considerable life experience - who have exhibited a generosity of spirit and/or inspired others with their commitment to excellence. Please explain why you have chosen your nominees in 100 words or less, and email with photos if you have them, to phil.jarratt@noosatoday.com.au or newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

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Noosa Heads Surf Club life member and our evergreen columnist Ron Lane nominates Impact Boxing’s Mark Evans as Noosa Today’s Citizen of the Year.

“I honestly believe that there is no such thing as a bad kid: sadly, most of our troubled kids are purely a product of a bad environment.” So says Mark Evans, owner/coach of the Cooroy Amateur Impact Boxing Academy, the boxing club that in 2018 was rated the best amateur boxing club in Australia.

However, it is not just success at tournaments that has Mark’s undivided attention, but also his love, care and deep concern for our youth from all levels of the community. Many accolades have been bestowed upon this high achiever, but none better than this from Senior Sergeant Mal Scott, Officer in Charge at Cooroy Police Station: “Mark has trained and mentored many of Cooroy and Noosa’s troubled kids, turned lives around and led these youths from a life of crime and shown, by example a better way to live.”

Mark’s supporters also number many of those whose everyday concern is the welfare of our youth - people such as Adam Garvey, head of special education at Cooroy State School, youth worker Kelsey Lloyd from Noosa Flexible Learning Centre, Heidi Campbell, youth support coordinator at Noosa District High and Betty McAdam, recreational sports at Cooroy State School? “His professionalism with kids allows them to listen, learn and enjoy,” says Betty McAdam.

Mark, who earns his living as a painting contractor, has down through the years created apprenticeships within his own company for many wayward youths, kids who found it difficult to hold a job. And all his work with youth described here is purely voluntary.

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Noosa’s newest home Aged care residents in Arcare Noosa will be enjoying life to its fullest.

Residents can expect to experience fortnightly spa treatments in the wellness centre, watch Gold Class movies in our theatre and enjoy a cup of barista-made coffee in our caf¨¦.

Residence Manager Rebecca West is looking forward to welcoming new residents to Arcare Noosa when it opens on January 18. In the meantime, residents and families are welcome to book a tour with tours starting January 4, 2021.

Situated right across from Noosa Hospital and in a bustling neighbourhood, Rebecca said “We anticipate Arcare Noosa becoming an essential part of the community and look forward to welcoming community groups such as schools, kindergartens, clubs and volunteers to being a part of our everyday living. We hope that everyone will feel welcomed.”

Rebecca has lived in Noosa for the past five years and is passionate about Arcare partnering with the local community.

“We will have a vibrant and ever-evolving

lifestyle activities calendar to cater to our residents’ social, physical and mental wellbeing,” she said.

“Residents and families will be encouraged to attend regular discussion meetings on different aspects of the residence such as lifestyle activities, food and dining.”

All meals will be freshly prepared onsite by Arcare chefs to cater to various dietary needs.

Residents can expect to taste culinary delights from roast beef with red wine for dinner, to apple and sultana strudel for dessert.

Client Services Manager Marcella Barton is enthusiastic about welcoming new residents and families to Noosa’s first five-star aged care residence.

“To see Arcare Noosa built from the ground up has been an exciting experience and I look forward to seeing it bustling with life when it opens in January,” Marcella said.

“The local community in Noosa has also been very excited about our newest Arcare residence.”

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St Andrew’s wins award A local school with a global outlook, St Andrew’s Anglican College in Peregian Springs has been awarded Best Co-Curricular Program at this year’s Australian Education awards.

The award-winning Global Learning Program, which focuses on building personal capacity and cultural intelligence, is a focal point for the College, offering a variety of service and experiential learning opportunities as well as training modules through the College’s research and innovation unit, St Andrew’s Institute of Learning (SAIL).

In a year where co-curricular programs have been difficult to execute due to social distancing and travel restrictions, the physical and hands-on nature of the program at St Andrew’s made it especially challenging.

However, Director of Sail, Mr Tim Barrett saw this as a learning opportunity and a chance to focus on growing the structure, integrity and foundations of the program at a grass roots level.

“Our regular service trips to Cambodia and Thailand, experiential learning trips to New York, China and Everest Base Camp, and visitations and exchanges with our Partner schools in China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Spain were all cancelled this year,” Mr Barrett said.

“This limited our communication with our partner schools to zoom calls and increasing our focus on local opportunities.

“What we can attest to is that 2020 gave us many examples of cultural intelligence (CQ) in action and, unfortunately, many instances when it was obviously lacking, We were able to draw on world events and help the students to observe, discuss, reflect and articulate how their global perspectives changed as a result.”

Whilst containing many different opportunities, the overarching aim of the Global Learning Program is to provide opportunities for students and staff to increase their cultural intelligence, build local and global connections, improve relevant skills and establish values and character that will allow them to become the change agents of tomorrow.

Whilst many schools might run similar trips, the thing that sets this co-curricular program apart is the CQ testing and training that is done in partnership with the Cultural Intelligence Centre (CIC) which is based in the U.S. These online training modules and face-toface workshops are crucial in developing the right mindset and attitude when it comes to living and working with those from other cultures and backgrounds.

“Our program focused on building our stu-

St Andrew’s has been awarded Best Co-Curricular Program at this year’s Australian Education awards. dents’ personal capacity in the areas of cultural intelligence, cross-cultural communication and ethical decision making,” Mr Barrett said.

“We believe that in a world that is increasingly interdependent, growing, and measuring the skills needed to function effectively in culturally diverse situations is incredibly important. This approach forms a key part of our strategic intent that seeks to ensure the holistic development of our students.

“The need to equip students with empathy,

USC IT student persues cyber security career A USC student working towards a career as an ethical hacker has gained a prestigious $68,000 Australian Government scholarship to travel to South Korea and Singapore in 2021 to learn more about cybersecurity.

While COVID-19 border restrictions may delay her travels to a later date, 22-year-old Zion Wihongi of Valdora is delighted to receive a place in the New Colombo Plan program.

The New Colombo Plan supports Australian undergraduates to study and undertake internships in the Indo-Pacific region to strengthen knowledge of the region.

Zion, who is in her second year of a USC Bachelor of Information Communications Technology, wants to contribute to both the field of IT and the security of the community.

“I feel blessed to be awarded the scholarship,” said the 2015 Coolum State High School graduate who started an online jewellery boutique when she was 16, selling products globally.

“Through the NCP initiative, I hope to spread awareness of women in the IT field and strengthen communications between Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.

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through a career in cybersecurity.”

Ethical hackers are security experts who test the computer systems of organisations to find and fix faults.

Zion is the second Wihongi sibling to be awarded an NCP scholarship. Her elder sister Creole, who is studying Laws and International Studies at USC, has had to postpone her travel to Japan because of this year’s border restrictions.

Zion said she hoped to spend two semesters studying at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.

“This will equip me with experience and understanding and connect me with professionals in the field, ultimately allowing me to pursue a closer engagement with Korea,” she said.

“I also intend to do an internship in cybersecurity in Singapore, which is renowned for its safe and secure cyber-environment.”

Zion, who works as an adviser on technological problems in the IT industry, said she loved learning about different cultures. She previously lived and volunteered in Japan for 18 months.

Zion Wihongi, 22, is delighted to receive a place in the New Colombo Plan program.

understanding and respect has been highlighted by recent world events in 2020.

“This Global Learning Program aims to not only influence St Andrew’s students and our Partner Schools but other students throughout Australia through the CQ testing and training aspect of this program through the St Andrew’s Institute of Learning.”

In 2015, the College first saw the need to develop CQ with students who participated in overseas trips and cultural exchanges. This

stemmed from an observation that many of the students were from a monocultural background and, through no fault of their own, were not accustomed to thinking, speaking and acting in a way that was culturally appropriate. This would not only have an impact on their interactions with those from other cultures on school trips, but, looking ahead, it would negatively impact their ability to collaborate with those from different cultures in the global workforce of the future.

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For the last show of 2020, the Gardening Australia team are celebrating with a look at what has changed this year.

Josh Byrne (left) finds out how the nursery industry kept up with unprecedented demand for vegetable seedlings during lockdown. Looking to the Christmas table, Jane Edmanson discovers what it takes to produce the tonnes of delicious cherries Australia eats every summer, while Sophie Thomson whips up some tasteful decorations.

SATURDAY

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Tonight, in “Stronger Together”, Andy and Jack (Grey Damon) take the captaincy drill test (known as The Incinerator) alongside 18 other candidates all gunning for one spot as the captain of Station 19. While they’re gone, Montgomery (Jay Hayden) takes charge.

One of the best things to come out of 2020 for music fans has been getting the band back together for the Spicks and Specks specials. In this third and final instalment of their decade-themed episodes, Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst (below) and Alan Brough relive the music of the 2010s – the decade that brought us flossing, the Harlem Shake and Gangnam Style – with musicians Kate Miller-Heidke and Vance Joy alongside comedians Claire Hooper and Luke McGregor. Joy demonstrates a surprising knowledge of Taylor Swift in “Know Your Product”, while MillerHeidke takes the mic for everyone’s favourite game Substitute.

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7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Evening session.

9.30 MOVIE: Live By Night.

(2016, MA15+) A group of Boston-bred gangsters set up shop in Florida during the Prohibition era. Ben Affleck, Zoe Saldana, Elle Fanning.

12.15 How To Get Away With Murder. (Mav, R) Laurel struggles to deal with what happened.

1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.

8.30 MOVIE: Bad Moms 2.

(2017, MA15+als, R) Three under-appreciated mothers rebel against the expectations of organising the “perfect” Christmas.

Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn.

10.35 MOVIE: Four Holidays.

(2008, Ms, R) A couple spends the festive season with relatives. Reese Witherspoon.

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 The Perfect Serve. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. 4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Living Room. (PG) The team visits a family with Vietnamese heritage who love to give back to the community.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival.

(MA15+s, R) Stand-up comedy from Danny Bhoy, Dylan Moran, Orny Adams, Wanda Sykes and Michael Che. 10.30 Just For Laughs Australia.

(Mals, R) Hosted by Nick Cody.

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon The Third Industrial Revolution. 1.55 Munchies Guide To Berlin. 2.50 Munchies Guide To Bohemia.

3.40 ABC America: World News Tonight. 4.05 PBS News. 5.05 VICE. 5.40 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.10 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Ngumpin Kartiya.

8.55 Hoarders. 9.45 Ina Loves Porno. (Final) 10.35 Vagrant Queen. (Final) 11.25 The Feed. 11.55 Meet The Hitlers. 1.30am Dragula. 2.25 NHK World English News. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News.

4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon This Is Calisthenics.

1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 4.00 Christmas With The Salvos.

4.30 The Real Seachange. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. 10.30 Property Ladder UK. 1am The Fine Art Auction. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Fresh TV. 5.30 Home Shopping.

9GEM (52) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives.

1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Private’s Progress. (1956) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Planet Earth II. 8.40 MOVIE: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. (1989, PG) 10.50 MOVIE: Bad Boys. (1983, MA15+) 1am TV Shop: Home Shopping.

BOLD (81) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. 9.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.00 Mission: Impossible. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman.

Noon MacGyver. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 9.30 MOVIE: Escape Plan. (2013, MA15+) 11.50 Evil.

12.45am Home Shopping. 2.15 NCIS. 4.05 NCIS: Los Angeles. 5.00 Jake And The Fatman.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Maudie. (2016, PG) 8.10 Tony Takitani. (2004, PG, Japanese) 9.40 The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus. (2009, PG) 11.55 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 2pm Family Law. (2006, PG, Spanish) 3.55 The Circle. (2000, PG, Farsi) 5.35 Belle. (2013, PG) 7.30 Colossal.

(2016, M) 9.30 No Country For Old Men. (2007, MA15+) 11.45 The Guilty. (2018, M, Danish) 1.20am Closed Curtain. (2013, M, Farsi) 3.20 Zoology.

(2016, M, Russian) 5.00 The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus. (2009, PG)

7MATE (73) 6am Fishing And Adventure.

6.30 Fishing Addiction. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Mine Kings. 9.00 Pawn Stars. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Outback Truckers. 1.00 Zoltan. 2.00 Mine Kings. 3.00 Mudslingers. 3.30 The Grade Cricketer. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Outback Truckers. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 6.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid. (1969, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Boar. (2017, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon American Ninja Warrior.

1.45 Children’s Programs. 2.00 Malcolm. 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Children’s Programs. 5.15 MOVIE: Free Birds.

(2013) 7.00 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania 2. (2015, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Transformers: The Last Knight.

(2017, M) 11.45 The Top 100 Video Games Of All Time. 12.40am Urbex: Enter At Your Own Risk.

1.40 Rivals. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Rise. 3.30 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Polly Pocket. 5.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (82) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 Cheers. 11.00 The King Of Queens. 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.30pm Charmed. 1.30 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.30 The King Of Queens. 3.00 Seinfeld.

4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier.

6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.30 Nancy Drew. 12.30am Home Shopping. 1.30 Charmed.

2.30 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.30 Home Shopping.

Programs. 6.45pm Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.00 Sir Mouse. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.30 Gruen XL. (Final) 9.15 Absolutely Fabulous.

9.45 Catherine Tate Christmas Special. 10.25 The IT Crowd. 10.50 Would I Lie To You? 11.20 Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. (Final) Midnight Green Wing. 12.50 The IT Crowd. 1.15 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 1.45 Upstart Crow.

2.25 News Update. 2.30 Close. 5.00 Five Minutes More. 5.05 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.15 Lily’s Driftwood Bay. 5.30 Postman Pat Special Delivery Service. 5.45 Late Programs.

N ITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 7.35 Molly Of Denali. 8.00 Tales Of Tatonka. 8.10 Aussie Bush Tales. 8.20 Waabiny Time. 8.45 Wapos Bay. 9.05 Kagagi. 9.30 Bushwhacked! 10.00 On The Road. 11.00 Milpirri: Winds Of Change. Noon MOVIE: Bedevil. (1993, PG) 1.35 Bamay. 3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest.

4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Off The Grid With Pio. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Hand Talk. 7.30 MOVIE: Gundala. (2019, MA15+) 9.30 Bedtime Stories. 9.40 Trading Cultures. 10.40 Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

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Saturday, December 19 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

10.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Rage Best Of The 2020 Guest Programmers. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Royal Variety Performance 2018. (R) 2.20 The Sound. (PG, R) 3.25 Dream Gardens. (R) 4.00 Climate Change: The Facts. (R) 5.00 Basketball. WNBL. Preliminary final.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour.

2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.15 Motorcycle Racing. Superbike World Championship. Round 7. 3.10 Cycling. National Road Series. The Classics. Highlights. 4.10 Gourmet Farmer. (R) 4.40 Tony Robinson’s Hidden Britain By Drone. (PG, R) 5.35 Nazi Megastructures. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 10.

Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Renegades.

1.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 2.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3.

Afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval.

4.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.40 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval.

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Ironman.

Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Series. Round 1. 2.00 The Healthy Cooks.

2.30 Great Getaways. (PG, R) 3.30 The Garden Gurus. (Final) 4.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 RBT. (PGdl, R)

6.00 Reel Action. (R) 6.30 Ent. Tonight. (PG, R) 7.00 RV Daily Foodie Trails. (R) 7.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 8.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown. (R) 1.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 1.30 Emmylou’s Christmas Table. (R) 2.30 10 Travlr Northern Territory. (R) 3.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. 4.00 The Living Room. (PG, R) 5.00 10 News First.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories and events as they unfold, with comprehensive analysis and reporting.

7.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby tackles an investigation with international implications when a butterfly collector and founding member of an elite global society, Circulus, is found murdered, pinned to a wall of his summerhouse.

9.00 Endeavour. (Mv, R) Morse investigates the mysterious poisoning of a former detective sergeant at a local cinema. When an employee also dies under suspicious circumstances, they uncover a bitter revenge plot linked to the war.

10.35 Sherlock. (Madv, R) Part 2 of 3. Sherlock faces a chilling enemy, the powerful and seemingly unassailable Culverton Smith.

12.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of Our Cities.

(PG, R) Part 2 of 3.

8.30 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys: Railways And Royalty.

(Final, PG) Michael Portillo reflects on 180 years of royal fascination with the railways.

9.25 MOVIE: No Country For Old Men. (2007, MA15+v, R) A man is pursued by an enigmatic killer after stumbling across a vehicle loaded with drugs and cash. Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones.

11.40 MOVIE: Silence.

(2016, MA15+v, R) Andrew Garfield.

2.35 North To South: The Full Journey. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Evening session.

9.30 MOVIE: Jack The Giant Slayer.

(2013, Mv, R) After a princess is captured by giants, a young farmhand climbs a magical beanstalk to rescue her from their cloudy stronghold. However, his quest is hampered by the machinations of her father’s power-hungry adviser. Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ewan McGregor.

12.00 How To Get Away With Murder. (Ma, R) Private details regarding Laurel’s past come to light.

1.00 The Zoo. (R) Narrated

by Melissa Doyle.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch.

(2018, G) The Grinch grows increasingly annoyed with the ever-growing festive cheer that engulfs the village of Whoville.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones.

9.10 MOVIE: Christmas With The Kranks. (2004, PGa, R) A family, famed for their picture-perfect celebrations, decide to skip Christmas in favour of a cruise. Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd.

11.10 MOVIE: The Invention Of Lying. (2009, Mls, R) A screenwriter learns how to lie. Ricky Gervais.

1.00 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R) 1.30 A Current Affair. (R) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact.

6.00 Family Feud. The Betts family take on the Hales Family, who have battled on the frontline in schools and hospitals.

7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) Follows the work of elite lifeguards in charge of safety at one of the world’s busiest beaches, Bondi.

7.30 Ambulance. (Mad, R) The North West Ambulance Service answer over 18,000 calls across a hot May bank holiday weekend.

9.30 999: What’s Your Emergency?

(Final, Malv) With offences involving women having increased by 63 per cent in the past five years, follow Wiltshire Police as they deal with the consequences of this trend.

10.35 MOVIE: Mary Magdalene.

(2018, Ma) In the first century Judea, a young woman finds refuge in a new movement led by Jesus.

Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Insert Name Here. 9.00 QI: Christmas Special. 9.30 Live At The Apollo. 10.20 QI. 10.50 Mock The Week. 11.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Midnight Gavin & Stacey.

1.05 Would I Lie To You? 1.35 I’m Alan Partridge.

2.35 Absolutely Fabulous. 3.05 News Update. 3.10 Close. 5.00 Five Minutes More. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch.

Noon MOVIE: Breach. (2007, M) 2.00 New Girl. 2.55 Insight. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.20 Most Expensivest. 5.45 Monty Python’s Flying Circus.

6.55 Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle. 7.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The X-Files. 11.00 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 12.15am MOVIE: The Fly II. (1989, MA15+) 2.10 The Movie Show. 2.40 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (72)

6am Home Shopping.

8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 NBC Today. 11.30 Vasili’s Garden. Noon The Bowls Show. 1.00 Reno Rookie.

1.30 Sydney Weekender. 2.00 Creek To Coast.

2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Property Ladder UK. 5.30 Greatest Outdoors. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Spring. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (52)

6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 The Baron.

11.00 MOVIE: Trent’s Last Case. (1952) 12.55pm MOVIE: I’m All Right Jack. (1959) 3.05 MOVIE: The Syndicate. (1968, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: The Horse Soldiers. (1959) 7.30 MOVIE: Man On Fire.

(2004, M) 10.30 MOVIE: 16 Blocks. (2006, M) 12.30am My Favorite Martian. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

BOLD (81)

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.15 Family Law. (2006, PG, Spanish) 9.10 Belle. (2013, PG) 11.05 A United Kingdom.

(2016, PG) 1.10pm The Circle. (2000, PG, Farsi) 2.50 Tony Takitani. (2004, PG, Japanese) 4.20 The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 6.25 Florence Foster Jenkins. (2016, PG) 8.30 Little Miss Sunshine.

(2006, M) 10.25 The Happy Prince. (2018) 12.25am Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Freesurfer. 2.00 Mine Kings.

3.00 Outback Truckers. 4.00 Desert Collectors.

6.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3.

Late afternoon session. 6.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 7.00 Building Giants. 8.00 Mysteries Of The Abandoned. 9.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 10.00 Air Crash Investigation. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

8.00 MOVIE: My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Sunset’s Backstage Pass. (2019) 9.00 Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Xtreme Collxtion. 3.15 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Kyurem Vs The Sword Of Justice. (2012) 4.45 MOVIE: Harry & The Hendersons. (1987, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: The Croods.

(2013, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Spider-Man 3. (2007, M) Midnight Late Programs.

PEACH (82)

Other Side Of The Rock. 2.00 Bamay. 2.30 Baseball.

SA Super League. 4.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. U-12’s Boys Final. La Perpouse Panthers v Butucarbin Warriors. 5.00 NITV On The Road.

6.00 Going Places. 7.00 Red Earth Uncovered.

7.30 News. 7.35 Through The Wormhole. 8.25 Headdress. 8.35 BB King: On The Road. 10.30 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 MacGyver. 11.00 Diagnosis Murder. Noon Star Trek: Voyager. 1.00 Mission: Impossible. 2.00 iFish. 2.30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 3.30 All 4 Adventure. 4.30 Mighty Machines. 5.00 Roads Less Travelled. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans.

10.20 Hawaii Five-0. 11.20 MacGyver. 12.15am Law & Order: S.V.U. 1.10 48 Hours. 2.10 Late Programs.

6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

11.30 Charmed. 1.30pm Two And A Half Men. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 Columbo. 7.30 Kojak.

8.30 Spyforce. 9.30 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 The Middle. 12.30am 2 Broke Girls. 1.30 Charmed.

3.30 Dr Quinn. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Raymond.

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Sunday, December 20 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 Back Roads. (R) 1.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 2.00 Basketball.

WNBL. Grand Final. 4.00 Gardening Australia Christmas Special. (Final, R) 5.00 War On Waste: The Battle Continues. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Al Jazeera News.

7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 France 24 English News Second Edition. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Round 3. Rostelecom Cup. 5.05 Travel Man. (R) 5.35 Nazi Megastructures. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 11.

Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers. 1.30 PreGame Show. 2.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 4.00 The Lunch Break. 4.40 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Cybershack. (PG) 10.30 Visions Of Greatness.

(PGl, R) 11.30 Peaking. (PGl, R) 12.00 Ironman. Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Series. Round 1. 2.00 MOVIE: A Very Merry Toy Store. (2017, PGa) Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Dan Amboyer. 4.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Territory Cops. (PGdl, R)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Fishing Aust.

(R) 8.00 Australia By Design: Interiors. (R) 8.30 The Living Room. (PG, R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Destination Dessert. (R) 12.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 1.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 1.30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On. (R) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGal) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Sound. (Final) 7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.35 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL Pagan Holiday Special. (Ma) Host Shaun Micallef presents a round-up of important news stories of the week.

9.35 Total Control. (Final, MA15+l, R) Alex declares war on her party.

10.25 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 11.10 No Offence. (Maln, R) 11.55 Endeavour. (Mv, R) 1.25 Louis Theroux: Louis And The Nazis. (Mal, R) 2.30 Louis Theroux: Gambling In Las Vegas.

(Ml, R) 3.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.10 No Offence. (Maln, R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 Compass. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Blood Of The Clans. (PG) Part 3 of 3.

8.35 Inside The Savoy Hotel. (PGa, R) Takes a look behind the scenes of the UK’s first ever luxury hotel, The Savoy in London.

9.30 Secrets Of Harrods Department Store. (PGa, R) Explores the hidden stories of one of the most prestigious department stores in the world, Harrods.

10.25 Marry Me, Marry My Family. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 3.

11.30 24 Hours In Police Custody: Love Thy Neighbour. (Mal, R) 12.30 How To Lose Weight Well. (PGl, R) 3.20 Dying Laughing. (Mals, R) 4.55 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Evening session.

9.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985, Ms, R) After his family embarks on a European holiday, an over-enthusiastic father decides to videotape the trip. Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Dana Hill.

11.30 The Goldbergs. (PGals, R) Murray gives Adam a driving lesson.

12.00 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) 1.00 The Real Seachange. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 60 Minutes.

8.00 A Very Royal Christmas: Secrets Of Sandringham. (PG) Looks at how the royal family enjoys the festive period.

9.00 MOVIE: Deck The Halls.

(2006, PGals, R) Two neighbours compete to see who can come up with the most impressive Christmas lights display.

Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick.

11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 Killer On The Line: Darren Byrne. (Mav, R) 12.20 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. (Premiere) 1.10 Cybershack. (PG, R) 1.35 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Take Two. 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 Family Feud. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

Graham Norton is joined by George Clooney, Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Viola Davis and Vanessa Kirby.

8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) When a domineering man and his girlfriend embark on a multi-state killing spree, the team races to find a pattern behind the deranged couple’s seemingly random acts of extreme violence.

10.30 Blood And Treasure. (Mv) Danny and Lexi head to the Bermuda Triangle.

12.20 NCIS. (Mav, R) A technician’s death is investigated.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning.

5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 Live At The Apollo. 10.00 Gruen XL. (Final) 10.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.30 Insert Name Here. Midnight Would I Lie To You? 12.30 Review With Myles Barlow: Christmas Special. 12.55 The Thick Of It. 1.25 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.15 News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Should I Marry My Cousin? 12.55 Atlanta.

2.30 New Girl. 3.45 WorldWatch. 4.15 Shaun Micallef’s Stairway To Heaven. 5.10 Running Wild With Tamron Hall. 6.00 Years Of Living Dangerously. 7.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.35 Lost Gold Of World War II. 9.20 United Shades Of America.

10.10 Couples Therapy: The COVID Special. 11.10 Sexplora. 11.35 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Mums At The Table.

6.30 It Is Written. 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Home Shopping. 9.00 Greatest Outdoors. 10.00 This Is Calisthenics. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon The Yorkshire Vet In Spring. 2.00 Christmas With The Salvos. 2.30 The Bowls Show. 3.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: 3:10 To Yuma. (2007, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (52) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Small Gift, Big Heart At Christmas. 10.30 MOVIE: It’s Great To Be Young! (1956) 12.30pm Great Getaways. 1.30 MOVIE: How To Stuff A Wild Bikini. (1965) 3.30 MOVIE: The Greatest Story Ever Told. (1965) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Chicago P.D. 9.40 Chicago Fire. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (81)

6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Car Crash Global: Caught On Camera. 11.00 Mission: Impossible. Noon MacGyver. 2.00 Family Feud.

3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Offroad Adventure Show. 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 iFish Summer Series.

5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 48 Hours.

11.20 NCIS: LA. 2.05am Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Circle. Continued. (2000, PG, Farsi) 7.30 Howard Lovecraft. (2016, PG) 9.05 The Straight Story.

(1999, PG) 11.10 Family Law. (2006, PG, Spanish) 1pm Florence Foster Jenkins. (2016, PG) 3.05 Death Defying Acts. (2007, PG) 4.55 Ernest & Celestine.

(2012, PG) 6.25 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 8.30 Wild Tales. (2014, MA15+, Spanish) 10.45 Gomorrah.

11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 1.30 The Hunt For Monster Bass. 2.30 Storage Wars Canada.

3.00 Outback Truckers. 4.00 Bushfire Wars. 4.30 Graveyard Carz. 5.30 Counting Cars. 6.00 Cricket.

First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 6.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Alien: Covenant. (2017, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Monster Croc Wrangler. 2.00 Dance Moms.

3.00 MOVIE: Madeline. (1998) 4.50 MOVIE: The Nutcracker. (2010, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas. (2000) 9.00 MOVIE: Love Actually. (2003, M) 11.45 The Top 100 Video Games Of All Time. 12.40am Tamara’s World. 1.35 One Night With My Ex. 2.30 Monster Croc Wrangler.

3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (82)

Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Highlights. 3.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Highlights. 3.30 Bowls. SA Super League. Replay. 4.00 Football. Monsoon AFL. Replay. 5.45 African News. 6.00 APTN National News. 6.30 Art + Soul. 7.30 NITV News Update.

7.35 Hip Hop Evolution. 8.35 Nat King Cole: Afraid Of The Dark. 10.15 Songs From The Inside. 10.45 Late Programs.

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6am Two And A Half Men. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Middle. 9.00 Neighbours.

11.30 Charmed. 1.30pm The Neighborhood. 2.30 Man With A Plan. 3.30 Saturday Night Takeaway UK. (Premiere) 5.00 The Middle. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Friends. 10.00 Man With A Plan.

11.30 2 Broke Girls. 12.30am Mom. 2.30 Charmed.

4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 The Brady Bunch.

Monday, December 21 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Miniseries: Howards End. (R) 11.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Gruen. (Final, R) 1.35 Squinters. (Mls, R) 2.00 Maggie Beer In Japan. (R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Al Jazeera News. 2.00 Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History. (Msv, R) 2.45 Restaurant SOS. (PG, R) 3.35 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.35 The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick. (PGa, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

(PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (R) 1.00 Pre-Game Show.

2.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India.

Day 5. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 4.00 The Lunch Break. 4.40 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Four Christmases And A Wedding. (2017, G) 2.00 Bondi Vet: Coast To Coast. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.30 Nine News Local.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 WIN News. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGad, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg. (PG, R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Inside The Children’s Hospital. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 8.00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. Stan Grant chats with Poh Ling Yeow.

8.30 Australia Remastered: Wild Alps. Presented by Aaron Pedersen.

9.30 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Brisbane To Cairns – Try Not Die. (R) Griff Rhys Jones explores Australia by train.

10.15 Tomorrow Tonight. (PG, R) 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.05 Harrow. (Mav, R) 11.55 No Offence. (Malsv, R) 12.45 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 2.55 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 3.45 No Offence. (Malsv, R) 4.35 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.05 Miniseries: Howards End. (R)

6.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo.

(R) Ernie Dingo explores Charlotte Pass.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Monaco: Playground Of The Rich: Inside Monaco. (PG) Part 3 of 3.

8.40 Inside Harrods At Christmas.

(PG) Takes a look at the origins of Harrods where the rich and famous go to shop at Christmas.

9.30 24 Hours In Emergency: The Survivors. (Ma, R) A 64-year-old is transferred to St George’s having collided with a tree after losing control of her car.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Agent Hamilton. (Malsv, R) 11.45 Outlander. (MA15+alv, R) 1.55 The Wine Show. (PG, R) 4.50 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Evening session.

9.30 Motorway Patrol. (PGl) Follows the work of a police unit dedicated to patrolling the motorways of Auckland, New Zealand.

10.00 Highway Cops. (PGl) Follows people who help keep motorists safe.

10.30 Station 19. (Ma) Travis serves as acting captain.

11.30 Criminal Confessions: Belmont County, Ohio. (Mlv, R) A coal miner’s death is investigated.

12.30 Cutest Ever Puppy Party. (PG, R) 1.30 The Zoo. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Gold Coast Cops. (Md) Two officers stake out a caravan park.

8.00 Driving Test. (PGl) A motivational speaker tries again to pass his test.

8.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull.

(2008, Mv, R) Indiana Jones is reunited with a woman from his past when he searches for a mysterious crystal skull. Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett.

10.55 Nine News Late.

11.25 Generation X: The Geek Shall Inherit The Earth. (Ma) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 A Current Affair.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (Ms, R) Leonard is surprised to learn his mother has been corresponding with Sheldon.

8.00 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality.

(2000, Mv, R) A graceless FBI agent goes undercover in a beauty pageant to catch a terrorist. Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, Benjamin Bratt.

10.15 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous. (2005, Mv, R) An FBI agent goes undercover once again. Sandra Bullock, Regina King.

12.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

1.30 The Project. (R) 2.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.30 CBS This Morning.

5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 8.50 The Office. 9.45 The Young Offenders. 10.20 Detectorists. 10.50 Hang Ups. 11.15 Stath Lets Flats.

11.40 Arj Barker: Get In My Head. 12.40am Green Wing. 1.35 The IT Crowd. 1.55 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.45 News Update. 2.50 Close. 5.00 Five Minutes More. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch.

Noon Gymnastics. 2020 FIG Trampoline World Cup. H’lights. 1.30 All Aboard The Canal Trip. 3.45 WorldWatch. 4.10 This Week. 5.05 Climate Crisis: Make The World Greta. 5.40 The Joy Of Painting.

6.10 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Nude.

10.15 Sex In Strange Places: Stacey Dooley. 11.15 Kolchak: The Night Stalker. 12.15am Late Programs.

7TWO (72)

6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Adventure All Stars. 11.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 1pm My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.40 Killer Tapes. 11.50 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 12.50am Late Programs.

9GEM (52)

6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz Direct. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

Noon Death In Paradise. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives.

2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Lady Killers. (1955, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester: Christmas Special. 9.00 DCI Banks.

11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (81)

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Straight Story. Continued. (1999, PG) 7.30 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 9.35 Florence Foster Jenkins.

(2016, PG) 11.40 Death Defying Acts. (2007, PG) 1.25pm Ernest & Celestine. (2012, PG) 2.55 Kundun.

(1997, PG) 5.25 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 7.35 Far From Men. (2014, M, French) 9.30 Beats. (2019, MA15+) 11.30 Happy End. (2017, M) 1.30am Late Programs. 5.40 Howard Lovecraft. (2016, PG)

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Outback Truckers. 1.00 Bottom Feeders.

2.00 Highway Thru Hell. 3.00 MXTV. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Storage Wars Canada. 4.30 Outback Truckers. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 6.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 SAS UK. (Final) 8.30 MOVIE: Winchester. (2018, M) 10.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon American Ninja Warrior.

1.45 Children’s Programs. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. 4.00 Quantum Leap.

5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny.

7.30 MOVIE: Nutty Professor II: The Klumps.

(2000, M) 9.40 MOVIE: Another 48 Hrs. (1990, M) 11.40 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 12.40am After The Raves. 1.40 Late Programs.

PEACH (82)

Defining Moments. 2.00 Art + Soul. 3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest.

4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Off The Grid With Pio. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 NITV News Year In Review. 10.00 On The Road. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.00 Mission: Impossible. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman.

Noon MacGyver. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Law & Order: SVU. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn. 8.00 Friends. 10.00 Cheers. 10.30 Charmed. 11.30 WIN News. 12.30pm Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.30 Carol’s Second Act. 3.00 Raymond. 4.00 Saturday Night Takeaway UK. 5.10 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Late Programs.

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Christmas Day Luncheon Tuesday, December 22 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Miniseries: Howards End. (R) 11.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL Pagan Holiday Special. (Ma, R) 2.00 Lucy Worsley’s Christmas Carol Odyssey. (R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History. (R) 2.50 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 3.25 Nigella: The Cook Who Made Me. (R) 4.25 The Search For The Last Supper. (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Angels In The Snow. (2015, PGa, R) 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Christmas Consultant. (2012, PGa) 2.00 Bondi Vet: Coast To Coast. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.30 Nine News Local.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 WIN News. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGad, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food. (R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Inside The Children’s Hospital. (PGa) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 8.00 Outback Ringer. (Final, PG) The bull catching teams try to “make bank”.

8.35 Mystify Michael Hutchence.

(Mal, R) An intimate portrait of Michael Hutchence.

10.10 The Queen’s Green Planet. (R) 11.00 Christmas Sounds Better This Year.

(R) 12.00 ABC Late News. 12.15 Ho Ho Ho! Telling Christmas Tales. (PG, R) 1.10 No Offence. (Final, MA15+alv, R) 2.00 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 2.55 Grand Designs. (Final, R) 3.45 No Offence. (Final, MA15+alv, R) 4.35 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.00 Miniseries: Howards End. (R)

6.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Witham To Felixstowe. (PG) Presented by Michael Portillo.

8.35 Inside Aldi At Christmas. (PG) Takes a look at the success of Aldi, a German discount supermarket chain.

9.25 Drink Wars: Coca-Cola Vs Pepsi. (PGad, R) Explores the Coca-Cola versus Pepsi conflict.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Why We Hate. (M) 11.40 The A Word. (Mals) 12.50 The Pier.

(MA15+adn, R) 1.50 Life Drawing UK. (Mn, R) 4.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Queensland’s 20 Greatest Events. (PG) Hosted by Sharyn Ghidella and Max Futcher.

8.30 MOVIE: Wonder Woman.

(2017, Mav, R) After an American pilot crash-lands on an isolated island during World War I, an Amazonian princess resolves to end the conflict by travelling into the outside world to locate Ares, the god of war. Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright.

11.20 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Casey and Severide disagree on a call.

12.15 Grey’s Anatomy. (Mad, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 20 To One. (Mlsv, R) A countdown of viral videos.

8.30 Kath & Kim. (PGl, R) Kim is upset when her best friend Tina cannot come to the baby shower, claiming she has a pencil in her eye.

9.40 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year. (PG, R) Hamish and Andy travel across Europe.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 The First 48: Rookie/ The Cornered. (Mav, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 A Current Affair.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) The girls spend a night on the town.

8.00 MOVIE: RED 2. (2013, Mlv, R) A team of elite operatives tracks down a missing portable nuclear device while facing an army of ruthless opponents.

Bruce Willis, John Malkovich.

10.15 MOVIE: The Lincoln Lawyer.

(2011, Malsv, R) A sleazy lawyer represents a wealthy client. Matthew McConaughey.

12.40 WIN’s All Australian News.

1.40 The Project. (R) 2.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.30 CBS This Morning.

5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Insert Name Here. 9.00 Ghosts.

9.35 Upstart Crow. 10.15 I’m Alan Partridge. 11.15 Frontline. 11.40 Hang Ups. 12.05am Stath Lets Flats. 12.30 Green Wing. 1.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.45 Detectorists. 2.15 QI: Christmas Special. 2.45 News Update. 2.50 Close. 5.00 Five Minutes More. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Gymnastics. 2020 American Cup FIG Individual All-Around World Cup. H’lights. 1.30 All Aboard The Country Bus. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 United In Tears: The Oatlands Tragedy. 5.40 The Joy Of Painting. (Final) 6.10 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Escaping Polygamy. 9.20 The 2000s. 10.10 Locked Up Abroad. 11.05 Escorts. 11.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Sydney Weekender. 12.30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Christmas With The Salvos. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 4.30 The Real Seachange. 5.00 Under The Hammer. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (52) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow.

3.25 MOVIE: Sands Of The Desert. (1960) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Call The Midwife. 10.20 Christmas At Chatsworth House. 11.20 Late Programs.

BOLD (81)

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. 9.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.00 Mission: Impossible. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman.

Noon MacGyver. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 CSI: Miami. 10.25 Elementary. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Howard Lovecraft. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.15 Ernest & Celestine. (2012, PG) 8.45 Death Defying Acts.

(2007, PG) 10.30 Kundun. (1997, PG) 1pm The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 3.00 Fame. (2009, PG) 5.15 Loving. (2016, PG) 7.30 Churchill. (2017, M) 9.30 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 11.20 Far From Men. (2014, M, French) 1.15am Happy End. (2017, M) 3.15 Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Outback Truckers. 2.00 Highway Thru Hell. 3.00 Mine Kings. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates.

4.30 Road Hauks. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 Motorway Patrol. 8.30 Full Custom Garage. 9.30 Counting Cars. 10.30 Leepu & Pitbull.

11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon American Ninja Warrior.

1.45 Children’s Programs. 2.00 Malcolm. 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. 4.00 Quantum Leap. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. (2018) 9.15 MOVIE: Bad Santa. (2003, MA15+) 11.15 The Nanny. 11.45 Baywatch. 12.40am Visions Of Greatness. 1.45 Peaking. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (82)

Defining Moments. 2.00 Game Of Bros. 2.30 Water Is Life. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Off The Grid With Pio. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Treaty.

7.30 Red Chef Revival. 8.00 The Casketeers. 8.30 Superstition. 9.20 Songlines On Screen. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.00 Football. Monsoon AFL. 11.45 Late Programs.

6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Raymond. 10.00 Cheers. 10.30 Charmed. 11.30 WIN News. 12.30pm Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Raymond. 4.00 Saturday Night Takeaway UK. 5.10 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Mom. 11.00 Late Programs.

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Wednesday, December 23 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Miniseries: Howards End. (R) 11.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 The Queen’s Green Planet. (R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History. (Mav, R) 2.50 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 3.25 Greetings From Planet Smurf. (PG, R) 4.30 The Monopoly Story. (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: A Kiwi Christmas. (2017, PGl, R) 2.00 Funniest Cutest Kittens Ever. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: My Christmas Prince. (2017, PGa) 2.00 Bondi Vet: Coast To Coast. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.30 Nine News Local.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 WIN’s All Australian News. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Inside The Children’s Hospital.

(PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Sammy J’s 2020 Dumpster Fire Spectacular. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Hard Quiz Kids Special.

Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.00 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2020. Takes a look back at 2020.

9.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. Nigella shares some festive recipes.

10.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (PG, R) 10.30 QI. (Ms, R) 11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Score: A Film Music Documentary. (Mv, R) 12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Score: A Film Music Documentary. (Mv, R) 4.35 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.00 Miniseries: Howards End. (R)

6.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 London’s Great Bridges: Lighting The Thames. (PG) Part 2 of 3.

8.30 Secrets Of Britain: Secrets Of Scotland Yard. (Mv, R) Explores the history of Scotland Yard, one of the world’s most renowned policing institutions.

9.30 Miniseries: The Sister. (M) Part 4 of 4.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 24 Hours In Emergency: Born To Be Wild. (Mad, R) 11.55 Vikings. (MA15+v, R) 1.40 MOVIE: Ismael’s Ghost. (2017, MA15+lnv, R, France) Mathieu Amalric, Marion Cotillard, Charlotte Gainsbourg. 4.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Joh and Pete check out a stylish home.

7.30 Carols In The Domain. (PG) Coverage of Carols In The Domain from Aware Super Theatre, Sydney.

10.00 MOVIE: Vegas Vacation.

(1997, PGs, R) After striking it rich thanks to a new invention, the Griswold family embark on a holiday to Las Vegas.

Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo.

12.00 Code Black. (Ma, R) Guthrie becomes hospital chaplain.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Paramedics. (Mm, R) A paramedic helps a young couple.

8.30 The InBetween. (Mav) Tom and Damien track a mysterious killer who has targeted several kids at the same high school.

9.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+m) Upon Ethan’s return, April deals with telling the truth or keeping her secret.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (Mav, R) 11.50 World’s Wildest Weather: Hellish Hailstorm. (PG, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) Sheldon goes home to Texas to be with his family during the birth of his sister’s baby.

8.00 Jamie: Easy Meals At Christmas.

British chef Jamie Oliver provides tips and advice on preparing for the festive season.

9.00 MOVIE: Jack Reacher. (2012, Mlv, R) A former US Army military police officer investigates the shooting of five innocent civilians by a sniper. Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Jai Courtney.

11.40 The Masked Singer USA. Hosted by Nick Cannon.

1.40 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.30 CBS This Morning.

5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 The IT Crowd. 8.55 Rosehaven. 9.20 Would I Lie To You? 9.55 Frontline. 10.25 Daniel Muggleton: Let’s Never Hang Out. 11.15 The Thick Of It. 11.45 Hang Ups. 12.10am Stath Lets Flats. 12.35 Green Wing. 1.25 QI. 2.00 Catherine Tate Christmas Special. 2.35 News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.00 Five Minutes More. 5.05 Late Programs.

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6am WorldWatch.

Noon Gymnastics. 2020 American Cup FIG Individual All-Around World Cup. 1.35 MOVIE: Electric Dreams. (1984, PG) 3.20 The Movie Show.

3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Megafactories. 6.10 Travel Man: 96 Hours In Jordan. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Last Year Of Television 2020 Special. 9.30 MOVIE: Get On Up. (2014, M) Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs.

8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today.

Noon Creek To Coast. 12.30 Weekender. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 4.30 The Real Seachange. 5.00 Under The Hammer. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Jonathan Creek. 1am Late Programs.

9GEM (52)

6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow.

3.25 MOVIE: Carry On Cleo. (1964, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Silent Witness. 12.10am Late Programs.

BOLD (81)

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Red

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Three Musketeers. Continued. (1973, PG) 6.55 Kundun.

(1997, PG) 9.25 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 11.15 Fame. (2009, PG) 1.30pm Romeo And Juliet.

(2013, PG) 3.40 Wildwitch. (2018, PG, Danish) 5.35 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 7.35 Eye In The Sky. (2015, M) 9.30 Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story. (2018, MA15+, Spanish) 11.40 Paradise Now. (2005, M, Arabic) 1.20am Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life.

Noon Outback Truckers. 1.00 Bottom Feeders.

2.00 Highway Thru Hell. 3.00 Goldfathers. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Outback Truckers. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.30 Family Guy. 9.30 American Dad! 10.30 Golden Boy. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon American Ninja Warrior.

1.45 Children’s Programs. 2.00 Malcolm. 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. 4.00 Quantum Leap. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Arthur Christmas. (2011) 9.30 MOVIE: Four Holidays. (2008, M) 11.15 The Nanny. 11.45 Baywatch. 12.40am Amplified. 1.10 Liquid Science.

2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (82) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Raymond. 10.00 Cheers. 10.30 Charmed. 11.30 WIN News. 12.30pm Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Raymond. 4.00 Saturday Night Takeaway UK. 5.10 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 2 Broke Girls. 11.00 Late Programs.

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Chef Revival. 1.30 Defining Moments. 2.00 Intune 08. 3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Off The Grid With Pio. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories.

7.20 Treaty. 7.30 Death Row Chronicles. 8.30 Memphis Majic. 10.00 Away From Country. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. 9.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.00 Mission: Impossible. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman.

Noon MacGyver. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

12.10am Shopping. 2.10 Late Programs.

Thursday, December 24 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz Kids Special. (R) 1.30 QI. (Ms, R) 2.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (PG, R) 2.30 The Cook And The Chef: Christmas Special. (R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 3.55 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 4.55 Escape From The City. (R) 5.50 Worzel Gummidge. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News.

11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News.

12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour.

2.00 Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History.

(PG, R) 2.50 Great British Railway Journeys.

(R) 3.25 Destination Flavour Christmas. (R) 4.25 Rick Stein’s Christmas Odyssey. (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Finding Father Christmas. (2016, G, R) 2.00 Cutest Ever Puppy Party. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Snowed Inn Christmas. (2017, PGa) Bethany Joy Lenz, Andrew W. Walker, Tasha Smith. 2.00 Bondi Vet: Coast To Coast. (PGm, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.30 Nine News Local.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 WIN’s All Australian News. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, R) 1.00 Emmylou’s Christmas Table. (R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Inside The Children’s Hospital. (PGm) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

(PG, R) 5.00 10 News First.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks Reunion Special. (PG, R) Music quiz show special.

8.30 Would I Lie To You? A festive edition of the show, hosted by Rob Brydon, with team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack.

9.00 QI. (PG) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

9.35 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL Pagan Holiday Special.

(Ma, R) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.

10.35 Sammy J’s 2020 Dumpster Fire Spectacular. (PG, R) 11.35 ABC Late News.

11.50 The Royal Variety Performance 2019. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 American Valhalla. (Ml, R) 4.35 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.00 Miniseries: Howards End. (PG, R)

6.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo.

(R) Ernie Dingo visits Mount Kosciuszko.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 A LEGO Brickumentary. (PG, R) Delves into the impact of LEGO. 9.15 MOVIE: Professor Marston And The Wonder Women.

(2017, MA15+ns) A psychologist embarks on a polyamorous relationship, which inspires him to create Wonder Woman.

Luke Evans, Rebecca Hall, Bella Heathcote.

11.10 24 Hours In Police Custody: Lost In Translation. (Madlv, R) 12.10 The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury Australia. (R) 3.20 Celtic Woman: A Celebration. (R) 4.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 The Secret World Of Toys At Christmas. (PG) A look at some of the biggest names in toys.

8.00 MOVIE: Elf. (2003, PGal, R) A man raised as an elf at Santa’s North Pole home embarks on a journey to find his biological father. Will Ferrell, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen.

10.00 MOVIE: Fred Claus. (2007, PGalv, R) Santa Claus’ cranky older brother comes to stay with him at the North Pole. Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti.

12.20 Blindspot. (Mv, R) Jane and Weller continue to pursue Roman.

1.20 The Zoo. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Christmas With Delta. (PG, R) A Christmas concert celebration with Delta Goodrem from the Sydney Opera House.

8.00 Carols By Candlelight. (PG) The 83rd Vision Australia Carols

by Candlelight from Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

11.00 Greatest Christmas Commercials. (PG, R) Commercials from the festive season.

11.50 MOVIE: The Jazz Singer.

(1980, G, R) Neil Diamond.

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 The Living Room. (Final) Amanda Keller, Dr Chris Brown, Barry Du Bois and Miguel Maestre share tips on how to prepare for Christmas.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 Blue Bloods.

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.30 The Project. (R) Join the hosts for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

Morning news and talk show.

ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.25pm To Be Advised. 6.35 Children’s Programs. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.30 Hard Quiz Kids Special. 9.00 Mock The Week.

9.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL Pagan Holiday Special. 10.30 Live At The Apollo. 11.15 Insert Name Here. 11.50 Ghosts. 12.20am Green Wing. (Final) 1.50 The Office. 2.40 News Update. 2.45 Close.

5.00 Grandpa Honeyant. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon RocKwiz: Christmas Special. 1.30 RocKwiz.

3.00 Indian Wedding Race. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.15 Megafactories. 6.15 Travel Man: Rebel Wilson In Florence. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 9.20 MOVIE: Rurouni Kenshin. (2012, MA15+) 11.45 The Longest Day In Chang’an. 12.35am MOVIE: Krampus. (2015, M) 2.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Reno Rookie. 12.30 Christmas With The Salvos. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Creek To Coast. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

4.30 The Real Seachange. 5.00 Under The Hammer. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

9.30 One Lane Bridge. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (52) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.10 MOVIE: Let’s Be Happy.

(1957) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Poirot. 9.30 The First 48. 10.30 The Price Of Duty. 11.30 Late Programs.

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NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Fame.

Continued. (2009, PG) 7.15 Wildwitch. (2018, PG, Danish) 9.10 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 11.10 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 1.10pm Loving.

(2016, PG) 3.25 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 5.15 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 7.30 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (2000, M, Mandarin) 9.45 Billy Elliot. (2000, M) 11.50 Late Programs. 5.45am Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG)

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life.

Noon Outback Truckers. 1.00 Bottom Feeders.

2.00 Highway Thru Hell. 3.00 Goldfathers. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Outback Truckers. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: Open Water 3: Cage Dive. (2017, MA15+) 10.15 MOVIE: 28 Days Later. (2002, MA15+) 12.45am Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon American Ninja Warrior.

1.45 Children’s Programs. 2.00 Malcolm. 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. 4.00 Quantum Leap. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Mean Girls. (2004, M) 9.30 MOVIE: How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days. (2003, PG) 11.50 The Nanny. 12.20am Baywatch. 1.15 Xtreme Collxtion.

2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (82)

Defining Moments. 2.00 Away From Country. 3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style.

5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Off The Grid With Pio. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Treaty. 7.30 Black As. 7.40 American Soul. 8.30 MOVIE: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. (2010, M) 10.00 Through A Lens Darkly. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. 9.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.00 Mission: Impossible. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman.

Noon MacGyver. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 SEAL Team. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Raymond. 10.00 Cheers.

10.30 Charmed. 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.30pm Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Saturday Night Takeaway UK. 5.10 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld.

11.00 Late Programs.

PUZZLES SUDOKU

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Noosa’s generosity shows The Sunshine Coast community has gone above and beyond with the spirit of giving by providing sight-restoring surgery to people like seven-year-old Truat, in rural Vietnam.

Over the past year, more than 300 people from the Sunshine Coast, including 55 people from Noosa, have become regular donors allowing The Fred Hollows Foundation to reach thousands of blind and vision impaired people.

Thanks to the skill of an ophthalmic surgeon trained by The Fred Hollows Foundation, and generous donations from supporters, Truat has been able to continue her education and get back to playing with friends.

Truat was blind in one eye as a result of cataract caused by trauma when she was very young. She lives with her mum Thuyen, her baby sister and grandparents in a small, wooden house.

The family belong to the H’re ethnic minority and until a few years ago, a ladder bridge was all that connected their rural village to the main road.

Thuyen was worried that with Truat’s limited vision, she would not be able to continue her schooling.

“I’m very worried. I worry that I will not be able to support my family; I worry about my daughter’s eye; I worry that I will never have enough money to get her eye fixed,” she said.

Thuyen is completely dependent on her parents, Truat’s grandparents, who earn less that $2 a day as farm labourers on nearby rice fields and paper tree plantations.

Truat’s grandparents said that the income they earn is barely enough to support the family of five, let alone to pay for surgery that could restore Truat’s sight.

“We can still work now, but we are worried about what will happen when we get older.

The whole family is affected by Truat’s situation, everybody feels sad and helpless,” they said.

However, when a health worker visited the village and told Thuyen about a free outreach screening camp supported by The Fred Hollows Foundation, she was determined to take Truat there. At the camp, The Foundation told her they would support her daughter’s surgery at Da Nang Eye Hospital - an eight hour, drive away.

Truat’s grandparents were elated, as they recognised the impact of restoring sight to one child on the entire family.

“The whole family will be so happy if Truat can see again. We will have more freedom, we won’t be so worried; Thuyen will be able to work and Truat will be able to go to school.”

Thanks to The Fred Hollows Foundation, and generous donations from supporters, Truat is able to see again.

Just 24 hours after her surgery, Truat’s eye patches were taken off and she could see her mother clearly for the first time in years.

Founding Director of The Fred Hollows Foundation, Gabi Hollows, extended her heartfelt thanks to the people of the Sunshine Coast, saying Fred would be amazed by their compassion to help people who don’t need to go blind.

“Without the support of people from the Sunny Coast, The Foundation couldn’t have helped give sight back to so many people,” Gabi Hollows said.

“Our generous donors are at the heart of our Fred Hollows family, and they help us transform the lives of those living with avoidable blindness.

“I am so grateful to everyone who has supported our work this year, and the past 28 years; I extend my heartfelt thanks and wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.”

For more information about The Fred Hollows Foundation or to help restore sight, visit www.hollows.org or call 1800 352 352.

Seven-year-old Truat, in rural Vietnam has undergone sight-restoring surgery.

NoosaCare CEO recognised for outstanding work NoosaCare CEO Megan D’Elton has been recognised for outstanding achievement, particularly in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, by the organisation’s board.

Chaired by former Australian High Commissioner Ann Harrap and including nine other former and current professionals in the fields of engineering, law, business, finance and medicine, the NoosaCare board has never before awarded a certificate of excellence for service.

“We are always proud of the work of our CEO and her team in effectively running two aged care homes in Tewantin and Cooroy that provide the highest level of care and services for our residents. But we particularly wanted to acknowledge an even greater level of contribution over the past very difficult year,” Ms Harrap said.

“In the last 12 months the NoosaCare team has faced a bushfire crisis, involving the successful evacuation of all residents from our Carramar site, and a global pandemic and they have navigated those challenges with commitment and professionalism. We believe our local community should know about our extremely dedicated CEO and the wonderful staff we have working in our homes at Kabara and Carramar.”

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The NoosaCare board recognising NoosaCare CEO Megan D’Elton for outstanding achievement. team have always made the welfare and safety of our residents their highest priority,” Ms Harrap said.

“NoosaCare staff demonstrated clinical expertise in keeping our residents safe, creativity in keeping them happy and engaged

during lockdowns, and diligence in keeping residents and families informed. As a governing board we can’t ask for much more than that.“ Ms D’Elton has been CEO of NoosaCare for just over 10 years. She is a former Tels-

tra Businesswoman of the Year finalist and a strong advocate for equity in funding for services for people living with dementia. She manages a team of 352 staff caring for 227 residents.

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Noosa Today staff member tests out a treatment by A Slimmer U.

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Affordable treatments There’s a boutique clinic in Noosa that is booming in popularity, offering the latest pain-free, safe and effective treatments in Non-Surgical Face Lifting, Fat Reduction and Body Contouring.

Noosa Today staff member Simone Bell had the opportunity to test one of these exciting treatments out and here’s what she had to say about her experience.

“When Vaughn asked me to have a look at A Slimmer U website, and decide on a treatment it was a difficult decision with so many on offer,“ Simone said.

“Sculpting, Fat-freezing, Non surgical facelifts always felt like I needed a big budget to even consider, so I was pleasantly surprised at how affordable these treatments were. Not only that, the before and after photos were quite mind blowing too.

“Loads has been blamed on Covid this year, but I can’t completely blame it for my Love handles. I think it has more to do with age (48) and over indulging for way too long (chocolate) so I decided Fat Freezing those Love handles is what I needed most.

“I walked into A Slimmer U feeling a little nervous. It’s generally quite confronting to have someone up close and personal measuring your additional rolls that you wish weren’t there. Luckily for me, I met Annie straight away who immediately put me at ease. Annie and Vaughn explained exactly how the treatment worked, and showed me some before and after photos of people of all ages and sizes. Being painless is just an added bonus.

“The machines used at A Slimmer U are of the highest technology available. Propped up on the bed, Annie put a gel coated sheet mask over my lower stomach. This protects your skin from the freezing treatment. A rectangle paddle was placed on either side of my lower stomach area and the machine turned on. It was a weird sensation of suctioning on to your stomach. I laid back for 45 minutes while the

machine did its work. I’m told that Cryolipolysis targets the fat cells in your body, which are unable to withstand the cold. The damage to the fat cells from the treatment then triggers the body to remove these cells and after freezing, these are removed through the lymphatic system over six-12 weeks. “When you lose weight normally, the fat cells reduce in volume, but still hang around. Fat Freezing actually eliminates the fat cells, therefore gives a long lasting result.

“I was amazed to hear that you actually notice a difference after one session. Each session gives you 20-40 per cent permanent fat reduction each session. They would normally recommend two-four sessions around four weeks apart. “And the best part is, you can have it done wherever those stubborn little pockets of fat lie.

“The last five minutes of the treatment was a little more uncomfortable, but definitely not painful. Once the paddles came off, Annie used a 3D shockwave to shock those fat cells away. I was expecting some pain, but it was more like a massage punch machine and didn’t hurt at all.

“My stomach actually felt cold for an hour or so, and when I got home I lifted my dress to show my daughter my fat freezing ’war wounds’. But there was nothing there - not even a red mark from the paddles. In less than an hour, I had a treatment to freeze away those extra pockets, with no pain and no downtime.

They say the best results are within 6-8 weeks, I could feel the tightening even after a few days.

“This little clinic in Noosa Junction is definitely your go to for non surgical treatments.

Both Vaughn and Annie, are super welcoming, and will help you understand the process of your treatment.

“Warning - you will want more! A non-surgical facelift is next on my list!“ To book a treatment visit www.aslimmeru. com or call 0491613154.

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Queensland job seekers are set to benefit from the new $200 million JobTrainer Fund to train people for high demand occupations.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said investing in skills was a key part of Queensland’s plan for economic recovery.

“JobTrainer will fund thousands of extra training places and covers a range of short courses, certificate and diploma qualifications,“ the Premier said.

“We’re talking about jobs in health, plumbing, manufacturing, electro technology, cyber security and more.

“It will target specific industries which need more workers now, and into the future.”

The joint Federal and State Government fund provides free and low-fee training for more than 150 accredited qualifications and short courses over the next year.

Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer said additional priorities

would be added throughout the year based on industry advice on employment opportunities, particularly in regional areas.

“JobTrainer will be in addition to the Palaszczuk Government’s recent expansion of its free apprenticeship and free tafe for Year 12 graduates, to anyone under 25 - which will provide 37,000 young Queenslanders with a training opportunity,” the Minister said.

“Turbocharged training pathways will bring long term benefits for individuals, families, businesses, communities and our state.

“Lowering the cost barrier will see more skilled workers, boost businesses, and increase Queensland’s productivity.”

To qualify for the JobTrainer Fund students must enrol before September 2021 and complete their training by 30 June 2022.

For further information visit www. myskills.gov.au/jobtrainer or www.yourcareer.gov.au or call 1300 369 935.

Fares freeze on board Ticket prices on Queensland public transport services will be frozen in 2021.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the move gives commuters certainty on costs for the year ahead as the state navigates its economic recovery.

“We’re backing commuters with this decision,” the Premier said.

“We need to encourage Queenslanders back on to public transport.“ Transport Minister Mark Bailey said, after two years of record public transport patronage in Queensland, patronage took a major hit this year.

“Throughout the pandemic, we kept essential public transport services running, in-

creased cleaning and added more services to support social distancing,” the Minister said.

“Commuters are slowly returning to the network, and we will keep planning for a future when more people than ever use public transport in our fast-growing region.”

Mr Bailey said the fare freeze was a win for public transport users, who were still benefitting from Fairer Fares.

A freeze on ticket prices through 2021 means we will keep putting commuters first and encourage people to continue catching public transport.”

The freeze on ticket prices in 2021 applies to all TransLink and QConnect public transport services across Queensland.

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Covid means Carols a little different in Peregian On Wednesday 23rd December from 4-8pm, a different kind of Carols will take place in Peregian, with the decades-long running Peregian Carols unable take place due to Noosa Council restrictions on large events.

Local resident’s association Peregian Family & Friends is hosting a scaled-down, ticketed event at the Peregian Surf Club, with live carols, special guests, fairy floss, snow cones and other entertainment.

Music will be provided by Sunshine Coast musicians Emma Tomlinson, John Veloso and InsingC choir, who will be entertaining the families in attendance throughout the evening, with children to be surprised with a special guest bearing gifts.

Peregian Family & friends spokesperson Leigh McCready said: “We’ll have a food truck, Slow Smoke BBQ, available for at-

tendees, they have delicious 12 hour slow cooked meats including beef brisket, lamb shoulder and pulled pork.”

“We’re also happy to announce local businesses Peregian Beach Hotel, Pizzami, Pitchfork and Sushi Save will be providing take away specials on the night. Drinks will be available to purchase.”

“We know a lot of people were disappointed when the Carols couldn’t go ahead this year, it is such a strong tradition in Peregian, so we hope this smaller event will still allow the community to gather and share this magical time together after the tough year we have all experienced.”

Tickets are available at: https://events. humanitix.com/peregian-carols, Peregian Family & Friends Facebook page or at the door until sold out.

Good Root Pale Ale launch.

Beer that is better This year served up some curveballs and heartache but it’s not all bad, because thanks to COVID-19 a good root and a beer is all you need to be a climate hero.

It’s an almighty statement, but Good Root Beer has been officially launched at Terella Brewing on the Sunshine Coast - a Pale Ale born amid the pandemic with the help of a Food Innovation Australia Limited grant supporting innovative developments in the ‘face of national natural catastrophe or global disease outbreaks in 2019 or 2020’.

“If it wasn’t for good roots, Good Root Beer wouldn’t be such a well-rounded, quality Pale Ale - and that’s where drinking it helps to keep the planet healthy and your conscience clear,” Good Root Beer spokesperson Miriam Neilson said.

“Like all good brewery sessions, we want Good Root Beer to be part of some great conversations, and the beer itself is indeed a conversation starter,” she said.

“Good Root Beer is made from Australian barley that has Australian Sustainable Produce Certification and we’re keen for Australian consumers to learn more about regenerative farming systems, and how great management - and good roots - can vastly reduce agricultural emissions and start accumulating carbon back into the soil.”

ASP Certified products are tested free of residues, tested Non-GMO, 100 per cent Australian, and found to have vastly lower emissions

than conventional farming systems.

Studies undertaken with the University of Queensland to calculate emissions from farming systems under ASP Certification showed ASP Certified wheat has more than 75 per cent fewer emissions than conventional wheat production.

The Good Root Beer company is now working with the same group of scientists to specifically calculate emissions and environmental savings on barley as well.

It’s an ethos that aligns with Sunshine Coast based brewery Terella Brewing, who became the first craft brewery in the world to have Good Root Beer on tap.

“We first came in to contact with the Good Root crew when we developed a home brew kit from their barley during lockdown,” Cofounder of Terella Brewing, Torren Read said.

“The more we learnt about the depth of the sustainability conversation they were hoping Good Root would stimulate, it was very much like music to our ears, so it made sense to take the next step and brew the pale ale on site and offer it on tap,” he said.

“Being able to pull a beer that’s literally been grown from the dirt up - good, healthy dirt that made good, healthy roots - is something worth celebrating.

“Have a Good Root and know you’ve done the environment a solid and helped support sustainable farming - we’ll cheers to that.“

Torren Read, Co Founder Terella Brewing and Miriam Neilson, Good Root Beer spokesperson with Shaun, Good Root Beer Ambassador and Kirra, Terella Brewing team member.

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Stop the violence: Police A mother who lost her son to alcohol fuelled violence on the Sunshine Coast is urging the community to stop the violence these Christmas holidays.

Since 2007, three people have lost their lives here on the Sunshine Coast, where alcohol fuelled violence was a contributing factor.

Gloria Steensen knows only too well the devastation that alcohol fuelled violence can cause, after losing her son Bruce.

Bruce was walking with a friend late one Friday night at Mooloolaba in February 2014, when he was punched in the head. He died in hospital a short time later.

Gloria Steensen said that her son’s death has made her passionate about educating people about the dangers of alcohol fuelled violence.

“Becoming an adult isn’t about privileges, it’s about responsibility,” Ms Steensen said.

“Some of our young people seem to have forgotten they also need to contribute to a safer community and they can begin to do this by placing greater social value on tolerance and respect for others.”

Maroochydore Police continue to work with

local Government, licensed premises and Safe Night Precincts in a partnership to increase public awareness of alcohol fuelled violence and its consequences to the community.

The program aims to promote the message ‘Stop the violence, just let it go’.

The ‘Just let it go’ words have great significance for Gloria as they were the final words spoken by Bruce before he died.

Maroochydore Police Station’s operations leader, Senior Sergeant Matt Robertson said the campaign encouraged the community to change their behaviour and attitude in regards to alcohol fuelled violence.

“There is nothing wrong with enjoying a night out, however everyone needs to know that any type of violence will not be tolerated by the Sunshine Coast community,” Senior Sergeant Robertson said.

“People should be able to go out and enjoy a safe night without any interference these Christmas Holidays.”

Local police will continue their proactive patrols during the festive season and encourage everyone to celebrate safety and responsibly.

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Digging the dancing beat Queenslanders are being called on to warm up and shine their shoes with dancing in venues back on from noon Monday 14 December 2020.

Health and Ambulance Services Minister Yvette D’Ath said COVID-19 restrictions are being wound back further across Queensland to allow dancing in venues.

“Queenslanders have come together this year to get us to the fortunate position we are in - and what better way to celebrate than bringing back dancing,” Minister D’Ath said.

“I thank Queenslanders for their hard work and acknowledge the industry for their understanding across what has been a trying year for us all.

“It is because of everyone’s hard work and cooperation with public health directions that we will now be able to can-can at Christmas parties and rock around the clock as it strikes 12 on New Year’s Eve. “Our COVID-19 success makes me feel

like dancing and I encourage Queenslanders wanting to get their boogie on to do so in a COVID-safe way.”

Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jean-

nette Young said indoor and outdoor dancing will be allowed, with one dancer per two square metres across dancing areas in venues.

“Yesterday I met with industry stakehold-

ers about bringing back dancing and, following their request to have some time in order to prepare their facilities, dancing will be permitted in venues from noon 14 December 2020,” Dr Young said.

While dancing is the focus for the next round of easing restrictions, Dr Young will also be meeting with other industries over the next week, including the wedding and funeral industry bodies, to discuss further easing of restrictions.

“I am very comfortable with being able to bring back dancing at this time, given we have had no community transmission in Queensland for 86 days.

“As long as we keep tracking well, we’ll continue to ease restrictions in a sensible way.

“It is great news that we can wiggle our hips on the dance floor again, but please remember to provide your contact details, wash your hands, keep up physical distancing and stay at home if you are sick.”

Christmas holiday arrangements for Centrelink There will be some changes to payments and services over the December and January holiday period for Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support customers.

All service centres and most phone lines providing Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services will be closed on Christmas Day 25 December to Tuesday 29 December and on New Year’s Day 1 January.

Some smaller sites - including Remote Service Centres, Agents and Access Points - may close from Thursday 24 December 2020 and re-open for business on Monday 4 January 2021. Closure dates will be advertised to local communities as they may vary between sites.

Services Australia General Manager Hank Jongen said self-service options would continue to be available during this period.

“Our Express Plus mobile apps, phone self-service lines and online accounts are the easiest way to do business with us,” Mr Jongen said.

“You can use myGov on public holidays to apply for an advance payment, update details, lodge Medicare claims and report your employment income.

“The dates you need to report to us may have changed for the Christmas and New Year public holidays.

“If you’re due to report, you can do this

early and tell us what you expect to be paid for your assessment period.

“If you report after your assessment period, we’ll pay you after you report to us. If you make a mistake, you can correct your estimate within 14 days, or when you next report.

“I encourage people to check their reporting dates on our website, through their Centrelink online accounts or via phone self-service.

“There are no changes to Child Support arrangements, however payments made after 24 December may be delayed by public holidays.

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“People can continue to claim Medicare benefits at their doctor’s office or using selfservice. Critical services for Medicare providers such as organ donor and PBS authorities will remain available over this period.”

“People can still transfer funds to their BasicsCard over the public holidays or by using self-service or calling 1800 132 594 at any time. BasicsCard balances can also be checked at any time by calling 1800 057 111.

Find out more about holiday period reporting and payment dates at servicesaustralia.gov.au/holidays

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Savings using the sun

By Phil Jarratt Noosa Sun Motel is saving money using the sun. According to manager Darren Keenan, “We started with a 10 Kw system in 2016 and then added another 5 Kws about year later. We thought it would take about five years to pay off the system, but we were delighted when it paid itself off in just over two years. We have also installed solar heating for our pool.

“The key driver for installing solar was to reduce electricity costs. It made sense to have solar installed to run the air-conditioning and lighting for all the guest rooms. Without any direct control over how guests choose to use air-conditioning and electricity within the apartments, it made complete sense. I am very happy with the savings.”

Darren encourages other tourism businesses to look at installing solar, not only for the cost savings, but also because Noosa is in a Biosphere and an environmentally sensitive area, so it is a great way of reducing our carbon footprint.

Noosa Sun Motel is positioned alongside the Noosa River at Noosaville. For over 25 years, its 15 apartments have provided tourists with affordable accommodation by the river.

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TECHNICAL Solahart 255W solar panels SMA Inverter ELECTRICITY COST BEFORE SOLAR $4,000 per quarter ELECTRICITY COST AFTER SOLAR $2,000 per quarter INSTALLATION COST $17,986 ESTIMATED PAYBACK PERIOD 2.3 years

Picture: SUPPLIED EMISSIONS REDUCTION Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction per year: 18.2 tonnes of CO2-e **Energy tips to save $ Saving money on your power bill is easy. Energy efficient households and businesses can save 10-30 percent off electricity bills and still be comfortable year round. Being energy efficient also helps Noosa Shire reach its target of zero net emissions by 2026.

Draught-proof your building so warm air

in winter and cool air in summer does not escape. Seal under doors and around window gaps. Check air conditioning vents to ensure they are not letting outside air in and have proper insulation in your roof.

In winter open curtains to let in the sun and then close them at night. In summer open windows or use fans before turning on air conditioners. Setting air conditioners between 2426 degrees C in summer and 18-20 degrees C in winter uses less energy and is still comfortable.

Choose high energy rating appliances to save money in the long run. Turn appliances off at the wall when not in use or plug them into an energy saving power board. Appliances on standby still cost you when they are not being used.

Install a water efficient shower head to save on water costs and hot water heating. Use cold water to wash your clothes and only operate the dishwasher and washing machine when you have full loads. Then dry your clothes in the sun - Queensland’s biggest energy asset!

Use natural light as much as possible. Install skylights to let the natural light in and always switch off lights when not in use. Replace lights with more efficient LED bulbs.

Household and business emissions (excluding transport) make up around 58 percent of total community emissions. Being energy efficient reduces energy usage, saves dollars and helps the planet.

Go to https://www.zeroemissionsnoosa. com.au/residential-1 for free solar and energy advice by Noosa Council and Australian Energy Foundation (AEF). Call 1300 23 68 55.

On behalf of the team at 92.7 MIX FM we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2021!

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On The Soapbox Desiree Gralton, Open Noosa

What about our Bob? After Noosa Council last month signed off on the development of the Blue Care aged care development on a popular Glossy Black Cockatoo bushland area with stage one of the project set to wipe out half the cockatoo feed trees on site, Desiree Gralton sat down with long term Glossy Black Cockatoo advocate Bob Carey. Here is her interview which appeared recently in Open Noosa.

As I sat through the Lendlease / Blue Care information session last week, I kept thinking about the juxtaposition of this whole project, with Bob Carey front and centre in my mind.

Here we have a man who has spent decades of his life fighting to protect the remaining habitat of the Glossy Black Cockatoos in our region.

I will never forget the tears in Bob’s eyes at a Mondays with NICA presentation in 2018 where he showed us on a map all the little pockets he tried to preserve over the years.

Slowly but surely we are chomping our way through the remaining bushland, cutting down trees and fooling ourselves that we can recreate nature where we want her to be.

Where it fits better with our plans, with the lines we’ve drawn on a map. Pictures on paper and our screens that are more important than the reality of what is there. The countless plants and creatures that live there.

We say, that’s ok, birds can fly. We see them everywhere. They’re out at Maleny, they can go over there!

But in Maleny and in Mooloolaba and in every other little town there is another Bob fighting another battle until one day there is nowhere left for them to go.

And because Bob now knows these birds as if they are part of his family. I see him at the drinking spots in the afternoons, where he passes on his knowledge to everyone who is willing to listen. And there are many! This inter-generational passing on of knowledge is precious to see and I’ve been fortunate, along with my children, to learn so much from Bob. But Bob is getting older. Bob and his wife would probably be in the market to move into a facility just like this. So the question is, would this development suit Bob’s needs?

I asked Bob about this conundrum a few days ago while we were watching three families of Glossies coming down for their evening drink. It’s fascinating to watch their daily ritual as they make their way down to the waterline for their daily drink.

I told him that I received a lovely message from one of his grandchildren about the difficulty in this situation as they have been looking at aged care options for Bob’s wife and she believed we needed one nearby, but not at the cost of cutting feed trees that he fought so hard to preserve.

It really is a conflicting situation to be in and one that is causing much angst in the community because there are so many vulnerable people who do need these facilities.

Bob said it was becoming abundantly clear to him that this was just the imposition of yet another profitable retirement estate, which can be anywhere but this precious remnant Wallum habitat. There are other council areas that are degraded already, that would easily suit this.

“If Blue Care / Lendlease can do what they are proposing to do - which is transferring habitat from one site to another - they would be pioneers and world leaders because it has never been done before. There has been successful flora revegetation in places but fauna recreation for this particular species is just bogus.”

“I would also like to see a more long term involvement with the school in creating career paths rather than just giving away trees - I can’t see the birds landing on those trees in 7 years time, and where would they go in the meantime? In the natural habitat, trees of different ages stand in groups and new ones

Bob Carey at Sunrise Beach Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat.

Bob Carey and other environmentalists at a Glossy Black Cockatoo watering hole. come up as the old ones fall over and die having thousands of new trees all the same age could create other problems further down the track.”

Bob believes a high care facility can be built on the already cleared Ben Lexcen frontage with an extra level above the shops and over the parking area, which can provide protected

parking underneath for cars and service vehicles.

“Splitting the development now was a clever strategy by Blue Care to play on the aged care need sentiment and then throwing an extra residential village in on the side. There are already plenty of upscale retirement villages across Noosa and it is ultimately not the kind

of place local residents end up moving to.”

When the Blue Care presenter started talking about the Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond rooms “setting a new standard” I knew this was not the sort of place down-to-earth Bob would like to go to. In fact, it would be over his dead body. And that, to me, means it fails the pub test.

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USC Lecturer in Animal Ecology Dr Bonnie Holmes.

Protecting great hammerhead shark A USC study into one of the ocean’s top predators - the great hammerhead shark - is seeking new insights into the impact of harvest and export levels on the declining species.

USC Lecturer in Animal Ecology Dr Bonnie Holmes has received a research grant from the Australian Academy of Science to gather detailed information on the ecology and biology of great hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna mokarran) in South East Queensland.

Dr Holmes is one of six Australian researchers to be awarded a 2021 Thomas Davies Research Grant, valued at $20,000, announced recently by the Academy.

Commercially fished worldwide for their valuable fins, the shark was last year globally listed as critically endangered. In Australia, it is estimated that both catch rates and overall size of this keystone predator has declined significantly over the past 50 years.

“More data on its biology, ecology and population structure is critically needed to set appropriate, sustainable harvest levels that could ensure the survival of this species and the health of our coastal ecosystems,” Dr Holmes said.

This study will be the first to explicitly assess great hammerhead movements across multiple ecosystems of South East Queensland, including its estuaries and oceanic waters, with particular focus on how the sharks utilise both Hervey Bay and Moreton Bay. “From recent research, we now know that great hammerheads are important ecosystem regulators of other sharks and rays, putting them at the top of the marine food chain. Yet there is a critical lack of life history and habitat use data,” Dr Holmes said.

“Given that the species plays a vital influencing role in linking coastal food webs in east

Dr Bonnie Holmes with hammerhead shark. coast Australian waters, the ecological impacts caused by declining populations of this top predator can be far-reaching.”

Found in tropical and sub-topical Queensland waters, extending into northern New South Wales during the summer months, the great hammerhead is the largest of all hammerhead species, reaching over 4.5m in length and living for up to 40 years.

Overfishing is the species’ greatest threat.

“The shark’s oddly shaped head enhances its ability to hunt prey but also makes all sizes of the species, including juveniles, susceptible to becoming entangled in commercial gillnets,” Dr Holmes said.

“It is also vulnerable to being accidentally caught in beach protection programs that tar-

get large sharks in both Queensland and New South Wales.”

As part of the two year study, Dr Holmes will deploy satellite tags on great hammerhead sharks to track their distribution and movement patterns. Each time a shark’s fin breaks the water’s surface, the tag will transmit realtime location data to overhead satellites.

Tissue samples will also be collected to genetically assess their population structure across the broader Indo-West Pacific region.

“By correlating movements with fishery catch and location data, we can determine their susceptibility to fishing activities, and whether respective marine park management zones in our region afford adequate protection,” Dr Holmes said.

The Queensland Government has extended an Australian-first seasonal worker trial program to help Queensland farmers harvest their world-class produce.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said the Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Worker Programme (PLS/ SWP) trial had been extended until 4 March 2021 in response to seasonal worker shortages.

“Queensland has led the way with an Australian-first trial of on-farm quarantine arrangements for workers from Pacific island nations with the lowest risk of COVID-19 transmission,” Mr Furner said.

“In November the initial group of 151 workers from Tonga became the first seasonal workers to successfully complete on-farm quarantine.

“With no significant issues identified, it is appropriate to extend the trial and keep assessing it to determine if permanently resuming the PLS/SWP program is feasible.”

Mr Furner said in the trial’s initial phase, about 650 workers would be flown into Queensland to help address labour shortages in North Queensland, Central Queensland and the Wide BayBurnett area.

“To date, 458 workers have arrived from Tonga and the Solomon Islands to pick grapes, citrus, sweet potatoes, bananas, apples and berries, or work in major food processing facilities,” he said.

“Extending the trial will help address industry requests for additional flights as employer interest has, understandably, far exceeded the available seats on the first flights.

“The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will continue to review the trial, in consultation with the agriculture industry, employers approved to recruit workers under the PLS/SWP, Queensland Health and other relevant government agencies.”

Mr Furner said the trial was one of several options the Government had developed to help Queensland farmers access an agricultural workforce.

“The Government’s $1.1 million seasonal worker package, which includes the Back to Work in Agriculture Incentive Scheme and the #pickQld social media campaign, is designed to encourage more people in Queensland to work on farms,” Mr Furner said.

“Additionally, the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network assists in the development of local workforce solutions, in collaboration with local stakeholders.

“The Palaszczuk Government has worked closely with the agriculture industry during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure growers can identify seasonal workforce solutions while meeting their public health obligations and will continue to explore all options to encourage, place and keep Queenslanders in agricultural work.”

Locals and tourists could clash in holiday hot spots Permanent residents in Sunshine Coast holiday hot spots will face challenges dealing with the impact of the sudden influx of visitors in the lead up to Christmas after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, says Archers the Strata Professionals.

Archers the Strata Professionals Partner, Grant Mifsud, said more complaints about late night partying in short term accommodation was expected as a result of the reopening of Queensland’s borders to the whole of NSW, Victoria and now New Zealand.

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“The surge in visitors to the beautiful Sunshine State will create some challenges maintaining harmony, particularly in strata communities where often the permanent residents and the visiting tourists don’t mix well,” Mr Mifsud said.

“Strata living etiquette is particularly important during the festive season if apartment and townhouse occupants host noisy gatherings which may annoy their neighbours. And with restrictions eased in Queensland, up to 50 people can now gather in a home.

“Living in a community where people are close to their neighbours makes it important for strata residents to show consideration and make sure they adhere to the strata community by-laws.”

Mr Mifsud said if people encounter party noise from neighbours, it is usually best to try to resolve the issue politely in person before going to the police, local council or body corporate with a complaint.

“It’s always best to find a solution to the

problem directly in a respectful manner and to keep on speaking terms,” he said.

“At this time of year people are just trying to have fun and in Queensland we will be hosting thousands of visitors who have spent many months in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We want to be friendly to them and be constructive and suggest ways to solve the problem, rather than just be complaining or demanding they keep the noise down.”

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LIONS CHRISTMAS CAKES AND PUDDINGS Are available for sale in the mornings at Noosa Post Office on Friday 18 December, Dan Murphys Noosaville on Friday 18 December and Bunnings Noosaville on Saturday 19 December. Cakes can also be purchased from Terry White Chemist Noosa Junction, NAB and Suncorp Banks at Noosa Civic and Shell (Night Owl) Service Station, Eumundi Road. All profits from sales go towards assisting those in need in the local community.

See more on Noosa Heads Lions Club Facebook page or phone Graham on 0414 767 718.

SUNSHINE SOCIAL CLUB Coffee 10am every Saturday at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club. We arrange regular lunches, picnics etc. Couples and singles welcome.

Please phone Noeline on 5474 5231.

PICKLEBALL - COME AND TRY For fun or competition learn to play Pickleball, a mix of tennis and badminton. Thursdays 6pm-8pm at the Noosa Leisure Centre, equipment and instruction provided. Book to play at https://www.noosaleisurecentre.com.au. For more information email info@noosapickleballclub.com

UKULELE CLASS Ukulele Class starting soon for raw beginners.

No musical knowledge necessary. Call Cherry the Ukulele Lady on 0410 573 629.

ARTS & CRAFTS Learn to crochet workshops: One-to-one tuition with Janelle Turley is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9.30-11.30am at Noosa Shire Arts & Crafts Association, Wallace House, Wallace Drive, Noosaville. The Tricia Bradford Memorial Artastic Sale is on Saturday & Sunday 22 & 23 January, with Pop-Up Caf¨¦, 9 am - 3 pm. Visitors welcome. The association is a centre for creativity, learning & friendship.

New members welcome. Phone 5474 1211 email: create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au or visit https://noosaartsandcrafts.org.au.

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA HOME SEWERS NEEDED We have been sewing throughout Covid and

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Boomerang Bags are more in demand than ever, but we are limited with the number of sewers at our sewing bees. We need competent sewers to sew bags at home. We can give you packs of fabric cut and ready to sew. It would be preferable if you have an overlocker.

Donations of clean re-useable fabric are always welcome and we can arrange to collect if necessary. We continue to support Ocean Crusaders to remove rubbish from the Noosa River and have donated over $5,000 In the last 4 years. Call Sandra on 0466 44 99 46 for more information.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING A POMONA Every Tuesday evening from 7-9.30 pm Pat and Norm Young organise a Social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall.

The cost is $ 4, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing.

Everyone is welcome. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information, or come and visit.

PROBUS NOOSA RIVER Looking for something to do? While we are not yet conducting our usual monthly meetings our club offers many activities and these subclubs are meeting regularly and include the following activities - craft, golf, art, lunch, outings, walking trips, theatre, wine appreciation, creative writing, book club, scrabble, coffee mornings, Mahjong and ukulele.

Phone 0410 687 639 for more information.

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP Our weekly Music Group is held every Thursday from 9.30-11.30am in a private home in Noosaville and we are adhering to COVID safety guidelines. We listen to Classical Music on CDs or watch Classical Music DVDs. Donation of $2 for morning coffee or tea and biscuits.

Phone Lyn on 5449 0537 for more details

INDEPENDENT RETIREES Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch is the peak National not-for profit organisation supporting self-funded retirees and those planning a sustainable retirement.

For further information phone 0478 479 049 or email: airnoosasecretary@gmail.com www. facebook.com/AIRNoosa

COMMUNITY UPDATES

Weekly roster for Meals on Wheels

WEEKLY EXERCISE & DANCE Comprising gentle exercises and dance routines to stimulating music, our ‘Dance for Joy’ sessions promote fitness and wellbeing. Routines are specially programmed to promote balance, coordination and core strength for people with restricted mobility. No ex- perience needed. Come along and give it a go.

Classes every Thursday at the Freemasons Hall in North St, Yandina, 10.30-11.45am.

For more details call Philippa 0417780016 or email philippaj712@gmail.com

Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 21/12 to Friday 25/12.

Monday Drivers: Tony, Penny, Ray Z, Andrew, Matthew & Marilia, Rosemary, Michelle, Driver Needed H-Run, Martina Kitchen: Martina, Len, Stephen, Geoff, Judi Tuesday Drivers: Alice, John Mc, Kevin & Rob, Cheryl, Denise, Trina & Don, Driver Needed G-Run, Gary, Simone & Chris Kitchen: Christine, Loz, Jo Wednesday Drivers: Hugh & Randal, Council, Cheryl, Lis & Liz, Driver Needed E-Run, Bronwyn & Nick, Evelyn & Maureen, Roz, Simone & Chris Kitchen: Richard, Judi, John, Donal Thursday Drivers: Mark, Margaret, Ray Z, Donna & Julie, Justin, Sharron & Jan, Joy, Lucky, Victor & Tatiana Kitchen: Loz, Vicki, Jerry, Sharron Friday Drivers: Closed for Public Holiday Kitchen: Closed for Public Holiday You can also check the roster on our website www.mealsonwheels-tewantinnoosa.org.au If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449-7659.

We are looking for Drivers and Kitchen Volunteers.

FABULOUS 50S PLUS We are a fun, friendly, seniors social group, we welcome couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Monday from 10am at the Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina and Thursdays from 10am at the Boathouse on the Noosa River.

We also have a monthly program of dinners, lunches, walks and other activities.

Please contact Joan on 0419517869 or Helen on 0459228955 for more details.

TRY TOASTMASTERS Would you like to develop public speaking and leadership skills for life? Welcome to Noosa Toastmasters. We are a fun-loving, supportive group who are all learning together. Due to the current restrictions, we are now conducting hybrid meetings - online via Zoom and in-person at the CWA hall in Poinciana Ave, Tewantin.

We meet every second and fourth Monday of he month. Phone Ian Davies on 0410 750 651 or email noosatoastmasters@gmail.com.

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LETTERS NOOSATODAY.COM.AU here 5 minutes!! I’ve seen water across roads from Tewantin to Munna Point and in Hastings street!!

Late 60’s early 70’s when ‘lows’ off the coast over and over.....remember Cyclone David (Brisbane floods) North Shore Beach really copping it (coffee rock from the river mouth to Teewah) a lot of the time then. Was a joke at Teewah that those on the second row would be ‘front row’ and us on the front would be ‘gone’ with the dunes taken away for metres!!

Jeanne Robinson We’re working on it, Jeanne. Meanwhile, here’s a little gem from 1992.

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Dob In A Graffiti Vandal I am asking the residents of Tewantin to help dob in a graffiti vandal operating mainly in the Noosa Parklands estate.

As soon as his work is removed he returns to the locations.

Main targets are private fences, Energex substations and Council signs.

It would be great if he is caught and punished.

Robert Taylor, Tewantin

Trouble With Trevor We have lived here for 2 years now (One of the BEST decisions we have ever made) I regularly read Noosa Today and I would like to share with management my extreme dislike for Trevor’s food reviews.

I find his constant sarcasm rude to the establishments he reviews and his obvious lack of taste in wine by always ordering the cheapest wine and then complaining about it.

I think as a New Year’s resolution look for an alternative food reviewer.

Please feel free to share this with Trevor and maybe offer some coaching advice if he continues to stay on.

Angela Mosedale, Noosa

Power Rules When Donald Trump got elected as President Of The United States, I was joking of course

Missing Donald

Now that’s a real flood! Hilton Esplanade, 1992. in a letter printed in the Noosa News that he was so besotted with power (or words to that affect) he would not bother with World War 3 and start World War 4.

Well he’s getting too close for comfort. Because he can’t see no further than his own ego, has its between his own countrymen.

Maybe he believes in “Divide et impera“ Divide and rule/conquer as it appears there is two different classes of American Citizens.

But surely that alone will give any World

Power the opportunity they have been waiting for. A divided nation.

Ernest Wright, Sunrise Beach

Weather Hype Could you please do stories on previous wet weather and floods in the Noosa Shire. Lady on ABC this morning (Monday) saying she’d never seen the river so high on Hilton Tce (over jetties)!!What a joke!! Obviously she’s only been

A photo in the Courier Mail (14/12/20) shows Donald Trump amongst a crowd of West Point cadets attending a Army v Navy football game.

Donald with lips held tight to prevent any words that might be asking for a replay of the last touch down which he didn’t perhaps agree with.

The cadets were suitably silenced with black masks so has not to disagree with him. Even a guy with obviously more experience and having given more duty to his country than the President, as shown by his uniform and decorations was also silenced by a black mask.

It could not have been in regard to keeping COVID-19 at bay or was it, and Donald was actually holding his breath.

We are going to miss him.

Ernest Wright, Sunrise Beach

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Leanne Airey sent us this image from Mount Cooroora and surrounding countryside. “Noosa Shire has spectacular beaches, but beaches are not our only treasured asset. Noosa Shire is a very special place,” she said. Leanne, an amateur photographer told us that due to the support she has received from Noosa Today and many other people, she gained the courage to share her images and enter competitions. “I want to share my joy with you,” she said. “I received news last week that two of my portfolios have been shortlisted in Australian Photography Magazine’s photography competition, ‘Photographer of the Year 2020’. The attached photograph is a part of a series of photographs in portfolios that I entered into the ‘Landscape’ category in the competition. The final results will be provided just before the end of January 2021.” Good luck Leanne.

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Acting Premier Steven Miles and AttorneyGeneral and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman have announced a date for draft Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) laws.

This comes with a shorter implementation time, following discussions with the Queensland Law Reform Commission (QLRC) Chair, Justice Peter Applegarth AM. The QLRC will provide a review update in February with a final report and draft bill in May. Legislation is expected to be introduced into parliament in late May. A shorter implementation time of 15 months will ensure there is no delay in Queenslanders being able to have a choice on voluntary assisted dying.

Acting Premier Steven Miles said the State Government was committed to introducing appropriate legislation for Queensland.

“Voluntary assisted dying and other end-oflife choices are extremely complex and deeply personal - so it is important we get this right,”

Mr Miles said.

Ms Fentiman said Justice Applegarth had made a compelling case for additional resources and an extension to the timeframe for the delivery of the report.

“That being the case, it was agreed with Justice Applegarth to extend the final report-back date to 10 May,” said Ms Fentiman.

“We support the Government’s decision because while we want to see VAD laws in Queensland as soon as possible - the overriding requirement is to get the Bill right,” David Muir, Chair, Clem Jones Trust said.

“It’s important to recognise that this decision will not affect the timeline for the operation of any VAD law if passed by state parliament.

“By learning from the experiences with implementation in Victoria and Western Australia, the Government has been able to shorten the proposed implementation period here so there will be no delay to the law taking effect after it is passed.”

Ms Fentiman said the QLRC would provide her with a review update in February which would be tabled in Parliament.

Ms Fentiman added the Government was already taking steps to provide additional resources to the Commission to complete this important work, including making arrangements so that Justice Applegarth will be able to spend a number of months full time on this reference in 2021.

“It is everyone’s desire for the Commission to develop voluntary assisted dying legislation that is compassionate, safe and practical,” she said.

The QLRC released the VAD laws consultation paper on 16 October, with submissions closing on 27 November.

Prior to that, the 56th Queensland Parliament’s Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee held 41 hearings and received 4729 submissions as part of its inquiry into voluntary assisted dying.

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Tucker With Trevor Restaurant Review

Don’t judge a pub by its doorway.

Lamb rissoles.

Sacred steak secret spot Trevor Pepys reviews the Graziers’ Steakhouse, Noosaville Of all the food fads of recent years, Trevor has been most chuffed to see the return of the passionate carnivore. Ask yourselves, you vegan girlie-men, what can beat sitting in a dark room with a bunch of blokes with steak knives at 45 degrees, three bottles of good red at the centre of the table and blood dribbling down your chins as you each devour a whopping Diamantina steak?

Answer? Nothing.

There are several steakhouses in Noosa and all have merit - and Trevor will no doubt get to them in the fullness of time - but his favourite is one that you won’t find people gushing about on Trip Advisor or any of those other silly internetty things because this is the real thing, not some tricked-up tourist version of a steakhouse where people eat Japanese beef, in Queensland, for pity’s sake, the beef capital of the world!

Graziers’ Steakhouse, which sounds like it should be on one of Rockhampton’s fine wide avenues, remains a locals’ dirty little secret mainly because it is tucked away inside the Villa Noosa Hotel, perhaps the least attractive licensed establishment in the state. But you can’t judge a pub by its doorway, and within the Villa’s featureless walls many of Noosa’s most momentous events have gone down, from outrageous punk and thrash gigs in the V-Room, to historic meetings of great minds of the Far Right in the steakhouse, such as the time the gentleman fisho and Noosa MP Davo hosted then Prime Minister John Howard.

So the Graziers’ Steakhouse (and the Villa) has history and colour aplenty, but it also has bloody good steak (and the adjective is used in the literal rather than expletive sense), and this, of course, was what Trevor was looking forward to as he and the missus ran through the rain across the Woolies car park and took a corner table where we could check who was coming and going from Dan’s, laden with Christmas cheer. It might be locals only, but plenty of us are steak lovers, and Graziers was already half-full of hungry people when we arrived around six, and by the time we left an hour or so later, it was packed - on a Monday night.

Trev and the missus began the repast with a fight. She wanted to drink white, I wanted to drink red, so we compromised with a bottle of the Cote des Roses ros¨¦ ($36), which for the

Graziers’ mini rump. benefit of a certain reader who thinks Trev is a cheapskate, was not the cheapest wine on the list.

She ordered the lamb rissoles with chips, mushy peas and gravy off the seniors menu ($13) but Trev blew the bank and took on the Graziers 400g rump ($32) off the premium char-grilled menu. As it turned out, what you should eat in a steakhouse is a steak, nothing more, nothing less. The missus was a little dis-

appointed in her rissoles, calling them flavourless, although Trev had no problem devouring the leftovers, having smothered them with pepper sauce.

But the rump, ah the rump. Here was a fullflavoured primal cut that deserved a glass of excellent Shiraz at its side, but Monday night is Trev’s almost AFD, so he had to be content with the ros¨¦, which wasn’t bad. Forget about the accompaniments, chips are chips and the

beetrooty salad was average - the meat is the thing, and you can’t beat a good rump lightly seared. Delicious. Trev devoured it so quickly he forgot to take a photo.

We finished off with the sticky date pudding ($8) which wasn’t bad either.

The verdict: Don’t go for the ambience, but the service is fine and the steak is first rate.

Graziers Steakhouse at the Villa Noosa, 19 Mary Street, Noosaville. Ph 5430 5555.

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The Barleyshakes are on their way to Eumundi.

All good Irish fun The Imperial Hotel Eumundi is sure to be a huge night of Irish celebration and good times with The Barleyshakes, featuring brand new material and lots of old favourite Irish songs and tunes.

Last time the Shakes (as they are often known) played the Imperial, it was a total sell out, so early booking is advised. The Barleyshakes are famous throughout the land for their modern yet traditional take on lively Irish music - intense energy, beautiful harmonies, and irresistible dance rhythms. Brewed in Ireland and distilled in Australia, The Barleyshakes have been performing since their inception in Dublin in 1995. They have a remarkable ability to hold hands with the tradi-

tion of Irish music while infusing it with a fresh and contemporary spirit. Their live shows have taken them around the globe and they continue to take audiences on a joy-filled ride wherever they perform (they were a highlight at last year’s fire event for Woodford Folk Festival, where they performed to 20,000 revellers).They use fiddles, flutes, tin whistle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, vocals, bass, bodhran, and drums to create their truly wonderful Celtic sound. They have shared the stage with Christy Moore, Damien Dempsey, Lunasa, Metallica, Kila, Joe Cocker, Sharon Shannon, Altan, and Grada, to name a few. After well over a decade together, this ensemble know each other so very well, creating something fresh every time they perform.Frontman Alan Kelly

has won many awards for his songwriting, including a Queensland Music Award for world music. Two members of the band also contributed to the Lord of the Rings award-winning soundtrack.

Their eighth studio album ’Irishtown’ will be available on the night, and word has it that they have some very special guests making an appearance for the Eumundi show on Tuesday 29 December.

It’ll be a fabulous night ... to be sure to be sure. Tickets are pre-sale only $20 (+ booking fee) through Oztix. 18+ event. No door sales.

Doors open 7pm. To comply with Covidsafe practices, tickets are strictly limited but seating is not allocated.

Noosa cookbook supports OzHarvest Known for its culinary delights, the Noosa region now has a fitting tribute to its plentiful gastronomic pleasures.

Beautiful Cook Noosa cookbook contains 120 recipes from the region’s favourite restaurants, cafes, producers and providores.

From Hastings St to the hinterland, Cook Noosa shares the best recipes from the bountiful Noosa region in its 256 pages.

Bound by a hard cover featuring local artist Lisa Morgan’s stunning work, aptly named Looking Out Noosa, Cook Noosa features beautiful photography from local Noosa photographers.

The book was printed in Australia and proudly supports Australian food charity, OzHarvest.

It is the brainchild of Noosa local, Leesa Watson, whose Hastings Street business, Lamington, supports Australian products and brands.

As she describes in the book’s introduction, Cook Noosa is much more than another cookbook, it is a love letter to the beautiful flavours of the region, and a way of life for her and her food-loving family.

“When asked to sum up Noosa, I have three words. Noosa Farmers Markets,” Leesa said.

“It’s the reason we moved here 11 years ago and it remains why I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. It has been a part of our lives every Sunday since then and will be until my ashes join my grandmothers across Little Cove.

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Noosa local Leesa Watson has launched ‘Cook Noosa cookbook’ featuring 120 recipes from the region’s restaurants and cafes. venues and producers honour it in their own unique and delectable ways.

“I believe that’s what Noosa’s eating venues do best,” Leesa said.

“They take advantage of the head start

they’ve been given with all this world-class local produce and highlight on a plate in stunning and delicious ways. Cook Noosa is a toast to the abundance of quality on offer in Noosa.

It is a way for people to take it home with them and enjoy it with their families in new ways.

“For me and my family, Cook Noosa is our everyday life. It is where and how we live. Both at home in Doonan with my chef husband Andrew, our teenage son Charlie and often neighbours and friends, and in our daily lives out in the community.

“Be it enjoying our coffee at Moto, celebrating a special birthday at Wood Fire Grill or Thomas Corner Eatery, or grabbing a Friday night take-away from Kaali Gourmet Indian, a Mother Earth Smoothie from The Sunflower Hotel at Noosa Farmers Market, or collecting our organic, free-range meat from the best butcher in the world, Eumundi Meats. The list in endless. This is our life.

“We have dined, purchased or consumed from every one of Cook Noosa’s contributor’s establishments, many on a weekly basis. They are a regular part of our lives and now so are these wonderful recipes. Sushi Yah Man’s Poke Bowl is on our weekly rotation and breakfast hasn’t been the same since we tried Providore on Hastings’ oats recipe.

“Opening each recipe was like receiving the most beautiful love letter. I would call my husband and tell him we had a new dish to try that night, and so the treasure hunt for ingredients would begin,” Leesa said.

“We wish you the same enjoyment and bountiful riches exploring your way through this treasure trove of Noosa’s best fare.“

One of the culinary stars of the Spicer’s Group, Cameron Matthews, has returned to the Sunshine Coast from executive chef life in the Hunter Valley to pursue a more individual expression of his art.

As the new Chef-in-Residence, Cameron’s Winston Restaurant will be replacing Alana Sapwell’s Esmay at the ex-Wasabi space on the Noosa River.

Wasabi may have closed, but in one of the few blessings of the pandemic, Danielle Gjestland’s same incredible restaurant space and relationships with top local providers have been made available in a ‘Chef-in-Residence’ format and will continue to be featured, Winston-style.

Mr Matthews said, “When you’ve worked in regional restaurants as long as I have, you realise what an amazing world there is beyond our urban area. It’s where all your food comes from, and I want to be connected to that, and the feeling of place that comes from your plate.”

The Winston dining experience is a set menu, with in-season extras, showcasing Matthew’s obsession with the best, freshest Sunshine Coast produce prepared with utmost attention to sight, taste and texture, perfectly matched by a small, hand-picked list of beverages from the best regions in the country.

During a stellar 11-year career with Spicers, Matthews’ first role from 2009 as head chef of The Long Apron Restaurant and Cooking School in Montville, saw it become one of Queensland’s most awarded Two Hat restaurants, and inducted into the Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) Hall of Fame.

His leadership in the kitchen and vision for natural provenance paved the way for his elevation to Group Executive Chef. In 2016 he revitalised the Hunter Valley operations with complete oversight of kitchen design, sourcing, menu and recruitment.

During his few months in Europe and North America, Matthews took residence at some the world’s leading restaurants committed to sustainability and environmental care and returned with new-found inspiration.

“What chef doesn’t want the opportunity to have their own restaurant and realise their own vision?” Matthews said. “Winston is a first step for me, allowing me to express my true self, all whilst located on the stunning Noosa River”.

Winston is the result of years of dreaming and planning, the culmination of decades of experience and the full expression of Matthews’ food philosophy. Winston may be many elements sizzling in harmony, but ultimately, it’s about an incredible dining experience that may never be repeated.

A restaurant by Cameron Matthews opened at 2 Quamby Place, Noosa Sound on December 9. For more information visit www.winstonrestaurant.com.au

Pop up art Come and meet local artists at a pop up art gallery in Cooroy throughout December as they take over a space on Maple Street that formerly housed the Commonwealth Bank. The gallery has provided a great opportunity for them to show their creations and meet visitors from the surrounding community.

In December, well known ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, who has recently completed a solo exhibition at the Noosa Regional Gallery, is showing his work at the pop up gallery.

He has a range of tableware and ceramic forms on show and all his work is made at his studio, Quixotica Art Space, situated just out of Cooroy.

Alongside Rowley, fellow artist from Quixotica, Sarah Therese, has her colourful pots and paintings on display.

You will also find work by Gabrielle Jones, an established abstract painter recently arrived in the Sunshine Coast and Gunter Schwarz, Noosa based creator of beautifully crafted chopping boards made from local upcycled timber.

The gallery will be open until December 20. In January, a new artist will move into the space.

The pop up gallery is at 32 Maple Street, Cooroy.

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The Swell Chaser’s view

By Phil Jarratt As the sun rises over a wild and woolly sea, a man in a heavy-duty inflatable boat braces himself against the bow and lifts a heavy camera onto his shoulder and trains it at a surfer dropping endlessly down the face of a monster wave.

It’s cold, it’s uncomfortable, it’s downright dangerous. Welcome to Tim Bonython’s world.

Now in his sixties, Adelaide-born Bonython has lost none of the boldness and bravado that catapulted him into the surf movie scene 40 years ago, and saw him eventually become the world’s leading big wave filmer, producing, directing and filming Biggest Wednesday in 1998, which documented the largest swell to have been ridden in Hawaii.

Since then, Bonython has rarely missed a “Code Red” swell anywhere in the world, and his fascination with the monster waves that push into Nazar¨¦, midway between Lisbon and Porto on the Atlantic coast of Portugal, each winter has helped turn the quiet fishing port into a bustling tourist magnet. Just a couple of months ago, police were called to break up the large crowd that had squeezed shoulder to shoulder onto the lookout platform above the break, flouting Covid social distancing rules, to watch the surfers defy death on the biggest known waves in the world.

But Tim Bonython wasn’t there. The pandemic had kept him at home with his family on Sydney’s northern beaches, and to stave off the depression of missing out on the spectacle, he spent long hours in the home editing suite, compiling perhaps his best-ever collection of big wave thrills and spills. The result is Swell Chasers, a collection of five short films that make up the 14th edition of his amaysim Australian Surf Movie Festival, screening at

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Noosa Cinemas this week.

The footage records some of the most ground-breaking scenes in recent big wave surfing memory. These include pioneering big wave surfer Kai Lenny riding the futuristic foil surfboard in gigantic surf at Jaws, and fellow big wave rider Rodrigo Koxa breaking the world record for the biggest wave ever ridden.

“To see these big wave gladiators charging down monster waves is just the most exciting thing,” says Bonython. The first film features big wave surfers at Nazar¨¦, the second at Mullaghmore in Ireland; the third at Teahupo’o in Tahiti; the fourth at The Right in Western Australia; and the fifth at Cloudbreak in Fiji.

Says Bonython: “Swell Chasers offers viewers the chance to forget about the current world crisis and completely immerse themselves in the raw power of the ocean, along with the stories of the surfers brave enough to push the limits of what is possible. And seeing big waves on the big screen is an unbeatable combination.”

The Australian Surf Film Festival screens at Noosa Event Cinema Thursday 17th and Friday 18th at 6.30pm. Visit www.ASMF.net.au for a booking link.

Teahupo’o in Tahiti.

The Right in WA.

Sunshine Butterflies launch farmyard cookbook Since the beginning of Covid, local disability charity Sunshine Butterflies has been excitedly preparing their first ‘Farmyard Cooking School’ Cookbook.

Sunshine Butterflies ‘Our Farmyard Cooking School’ teaches people living with disability how to cook healthy and nutritious meals using a variety of fresh and wholesome ingredients while practising cooking skills that are tailored for all abilities.

This week their members celebrated the official launch of their cookbook at ‘Our Backyard’.

They welcomed the team from Herbalife Nutrition foundation to help present these cookbooks and participate in a book signing with the cooking school chefs.

Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF) are a global non-profit foundation that supports programs and projects that provide children and youth with the nourishment, care and education they need to thrive.

“Herbalife Nutrition Foundation have supported Sunshine Butterflies with funding through the Casa HNF program, which has allowed us to create these beautiful, authentic cookbooks from scratch,“ Cooking Program Leader, Leesa Brooder said.

“We are thrilled to finally share the creations from ‘Our Farmyard Cooking School’ with the public and showcase our mouthwatering recipes, which were all created in our inclusive and accessible kitchen.”

The ’Our Farmyard Cooking School’ cookbook contains a variety of unique and wholesome recipes designed by Sunshine Butterflies cooking school team and perfected by their members living with disability.

Sweets, snacks, mains and drinks are on the menu, all using local and seasonal ingredients inspired by the home of Sunshine Butterflies.

“Sunshine Butterflies ‘Our Farmyard Cooking School’ cookbook is more than just a cookbook,“ CEO and founder Leanne Walsh said.“It tells a story of social connection around farm-fresh food and shines a bright light on the importance of taking care

Members are excited about the new book.

Sunshine Butterflies ‘Our farmyard cooking School’ members with the cookbook. of our health, our backyard and our friends and family.”

The local Charity is now selling these cookbooks to the community at five different retailers in the Noosa region, with 100 per cent of the profits being reinvested to empower people with disabilities.

Sunshine Butterflies cookbook will retail for $25 and is now on sale at Gibsons Homewares and Licensed caf¨¦, Tewantin Newsagency, Galah Home, Noosa Fair Newsagency and the home of Sunshine Butterflies, ‘Our Backyard’ in Cooroibah.

Sunshine Butterflies members with Herbalife team member, Mike Thoars.

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Pearson’s light on the hill Part Two of Phil Jarratt’s interview with controversial social reform advocate and lawyer Noel Pearson.

The land rights movement seemed to move into high gear just as you graduated from Sydney University.

Well, we established the Cape York Land Council while I was still studying, but I was about to graduate in law when the Mabo decision came down.

My history studies had prepared me for what was to come, and so had my law studies, and I knew the story of Eddie Mabo’s case because I’d been following it since it started.

By the time the High Court case came down I was in Hope Vale, but within hours I was on the plane down to Cairns with my media guy, Lew Griffiths.

He was the one who connected the Cape York Land Council with the media structure, getting the images out, packaging the story, all that stuff. So he got me on the 7.30 Report that evening, talking about this watershed decision.

By this time the Land Council was two years old and we’d already been involved in a massive land rights campaign in Brisbane under Wayne Goss, which Kevin Rudd was running and I was part of his task force.

Essentially, Rudd was my first boss, working in the Cabinet Office on the Aboriginal Land Act for about six months. I learnt a few things about how governments operate, how power operates.

When Rudd was running for prime minister in 2007, you famously accused him of “dudding us on land rights” 17 years earlier.

Did you get the feeling back then that Rudd didn’t really get it on land rights?

I think Rudd became more expansive as prime minister, but back then he was really all about controlling land rights, keeping them to the bare minimum. The regime of land rights that he set up hasn’t delivered.

That was my first taste of political expediency and Rudd played a very negative role.

When Paul Keating was trying to steer the Native Title Act through in 1993, he had the most grief from the Labor government in Queensland, and Rudd was central to that.

Was land rights alone your primary focus in the ‘90s?

Yes, it was. Land rights was the foundation for everything else. We had to get that right before anything else could flow, but I’d already been focused on welfare and the social problems surrounding it.

In 1988 and ’89 I had a two-year window between my history degree and my law degree, and went back home [to Hope Vale] and saw what was happening - the grog, the social problems.

So it was on my agenda even then, but I got taken over by land rights in the ‘90s. By the end of the decade, having fought the Howard government over Wik [land rights claim over pastoral leases] I was ready to focus on the social issues.

Was the Light On The Hill speech a turning point for you, a public statement that this was now the Pearson agenda?

Yeah, it was. That speech sets out my thinking about the world, 20 years ago and still today.

How economic class is our biggest problem.

That set me off on finding answers to the question: even if we get the land back - which we are now on the cusp of securing on Cape York after 30 years - what will happen to our social and economic position?

You’ve said that your greatest regret is that 20 years ago at 35 you didn’t run for political office. Any thoughts about what might have been?

My opinion about that has only gotten stronger. What you can achieve outside of government in five years, you could achieve within government in two.

You can still achieve your ambitions outside the parliament, but it’s the amount of work you have to do, the planets you have to line up, the next half-witted minister you have to convince yet again ... running the same argument for the umpteenth time to some new bureaucrats.

If you have executive power you only have to convince yourself. (Laughs) Peter Garrett lasted a decade as a Labor politician - I reckon you’d last five minutes!

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Noel Pearson at home. challenge is to convince people, I can do that.

When you’re on the outside, you can have 95 percent knowledge of the issue and the guy you’re trying to convince has five percent, but he’s got 95 percent of the power.

You have to keep reminding yourself that while this person doesn’t know much, it’s their signature you need. That’s the frustration of it.

There were some crucial forks in the road, and at each of them I took the decision that we could be influential from the outside.

My regret is that I should have achieved more, and not just through my effort, but the effort of all the people and organisations that I have mobilised.

That’s the real cost. I have enjoined many people and many communities in the hope and possibility of this, and when those hopes and possibilities don’t work out, not because what you wanted was impossible or unachievable, but for some mundane reason, that’s where the regret comes in.

I guess the first time that you really stood on the national stage on the issue of social welfare was when you aligned yourself with John Howard over intervention in the Northern Territory.

That’s the misrepresentation of what played out. What really played out was that we had a Cape York welfare reform policy document that was inches thick.

We’d been working on it for two years, funded by the federal government, and its objective was to discover what welfare reform would look like.

Part of that work was done through the Families Responsibility Commission, state legislation that would set up our elders as the decision makers over welfare for the community.

Premier Anna Bligh had drafted the legislation to create the FRC and we’d lined up the funding. The last piece of this we needed was for the Commonwealth to legislate it under the

Picture: ROB MACCOLL Social Securities Act. Meanwhile, Mal Brough [Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs] was concocting this Northern Territory intervention as a response to the Little Children Are Sacred report.

The NT chief minister hadn’t known how to respond to that report, so she did nothing.

Mal Brough, as the gung-ho cowboy minister, comes up with the intervention. We were told about it the day before we were announcing the Cape York welfare reform.

Two separate pieces of legislation were passed at the same time. I was batting for the Cape York reforms, which had been seven years in the making, and Brough comes along and hijacks our announcement with this crude NT intervention.

My advocacy was for the Cape York welfare reform. I didn’t think there should be a blanket control over welfare payments, we were giving the discretion to the elders, not Centrelink.

In our model, the elders bring in the neglectful parents and have a talk to them first, giving them the chance to do the right thing.

Brough’s plan put a clamp on the money up front, whether you were a good, bad or indifferent parent, and you could never be released from this regime, even if you became a good parent. It was dumb as.

It must have reminded you of the Lutherans taking your pay packets.

Yes, it took us back to the paternalism of the old mission days, which is why I never supported that. I supported the Cape York model being applied in the NT. Today on Cape York, if you haven’t sent your kid to school for three days, you’ll get a letter from the elders of the FRC asking you to come in for an interview to find out what’s going on.

And they’ll give you a chance to remedy this, but if you keep breaching it, then they’ll put a clamp on your money.

You don’t lose it, by the way. Your bills are

paid but you don’t have cash.

The lefties were opposed to both plans.

They wanted nothing to happen.

Why is that?

Because they hadn’t been in these places and had no idea of what was going on, and they didn’t believe the reports that kids were going hungry, that there were massive addiction problems, massive violence issues.

And they don’t believe it when someone like me says, these are my relations, my kids, my grandkids and they’re not getting a square meal a day.

Something must be done. And what we wanted to do was give them self-determination via the elders, which you’d think the Left would regard as a good thing, but they didn’t.

When you talk about the Left in this context are you talking about the Queensland Labor government?

At the time Labor generally was very indifferent. Carmen Lawrence [then ALP president] came up and visited us, and I’d known her since the land rights days when I was the poster boy for the Left, but when it came to welfare reform, it was like Dracula and garlic, and she was very allergic.

Jenny Macklin was the only politician of the Left who got it after a while.

Was this philosophy of yours about personal and family responsibility the driving force behind what you called the “radical centre”?

I have my own take on what the radical centre is. In normal political discourse you have the left and the right, going at each other’s throats.

That’s a big dynamic in politics, but I think there’s another dynamic that is more complicated, and it’s between the socialist, the liberal and the conservative.

For me the radical centre is about finding the right balance between socialism, liberalism and conservatism. My Light On The Hill speech is an expression of belief in that.

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That was 20 years ago, but just four years ago you were holding up [former Senator] Nick Xenophon as a poster boy for the radical centre. Do you still hold to that?

Yeah, I do. Look, different politicians have tried to map out what that central position is, but my idea of the radical centre is not just a politically clever manoeuvre to triangulate the situation and wrong-foot your opponents.

For me the radical centre is a true position because no society would prosper if we eradicated conservatism.

It plays an important role in terms of religion, heritage and our society. The best conservative definition of society comes from Edmund Burke: society is the communion between our ancestors and the living and the unborn.

So when you come to consider our responsibilities in saving the planet, you start with Edmund Burke. You start with a conservative, not a radical.

In the context of saving the planet, I don’t know why that would be considered a conservative belief.

Exactly, but it came from a conservative. Why reject it for that reason? And it’s the same from the other side.

We can’t reject socialism, we have to make social provision because that moral ethic is part of who we are as humans. I know that without it I would have been buggered.

I was a healthy kid who was ready for opportunity, but my parents couldn’t give me opportunity, for that I had to depend on Gough Whitlam, on the state. There is an absolute truth to socialism.

I’m glad we got around to Gough because your 2014 eulogy is one of the most moving orations I’ve ever heard. Who else is in your political pantheon?

Keating, hands down. He grappled with our problems and our future. I don’t know that he got everything right or whether his thinking was complete, but he had a vision for the future of the country. I think there’s been a decline in politics since that era, in the quality of leadership particularly.

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I’m actually a very harsh critic of Obama, over health care but also because in his handling of the global financial crisis, he squibbed at the opportunity to remake the world.

On the other hand, he’s a beautiful writer and his autobiography, which I’m reading at the moment, is amazing.

I’ve been rereading Martin Luther King, and he remains the gold standard, not just for the rhetoric but for the policy.

He was writing about class policy in 1968 when he died, and if America had adopted his agenda, we wouldn’t have Black Lives Matter today.

Where do you think we’re at with constitutional recognition, the voice?

I think we’re on track. There have been two processes - one is Ken Wyatt [Minister for Indigenous Australians] working out the legislative detail, the second is constitutionalising it.

Some have said that because Ken is 100 percent on the legislation, nothing is happening on the constitution, but that’s not true.

There is $170 million in the forward estimates to run the referendum.

I think once Ken Wyatt has completed the bill, the Australian public will be able to see what it looks like, and see that there is nothing frightening in it.

Then we go ahead and put it in the constitution, because we must guarantee the voice.

I started out this conversation by asking what you had learnt from your parents. Can I finish it by asking what you’ve learnt from your wife and children?

I’ve learnt that being an advocate and an activist is not all that life is about, or at least it shouldn’t be.

Life is about enjoying and exploiting your talents and your potential, which is what I want for my children.

I’ve felt this heavy duty to get things right for my kids and future generations, and perhaps my struggle will never be fully over and they will have to continue some campaigns.

But I don’t want them to see that as a burden.

Noel Pearson.

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Bringing Christmas cheer Tewantin turned on Christmas celebrations last Saturday morning and despite the wet weather there was no dampening of Christmas spirit in the town.

Entertainers took up their positions down Poinciana Avenue as visitors wandered the street to listen to an array of music and marvel at the skill of Miss Donna who delivered balloons of all shapes to the waiting wide-eyed children.

Performers included Fabian, Chris Ramsay, Andrea Kirwin, Amanda Jensen, Doo Wop Dolls, and Graeme Ransom as well as Miss Donna. Sadly the wet weather saw the cancellation of stilt walkers due to safety concerns.

However, Santa arrived during the morning to the delight of young and old alike.

Tewantin Traders Association president Barbara Sheriff said Christmas in Tewantin didn’t happen “without a lot of community spirit from Tewantin business owners”.

Singer Amanda Jensen

Passersby watch Miss Donna at work.

Singer Chris Ramsay performs as Chris Rams Jams.

Miss Donna presents a balloon figure to a child in Poinciana Avenue.

The Doo Wop Dolls sing up a storm.

Andrea Kirwan performs in Tewantin.

Santa brings joy to Tewantin.

Singer Fabian entertains the crowd.

Surfers had a ball at party despite wild weather

By Phil Jarratt A big crowd braved the rain on Saturday night for the Noosa World Surfing Reserve’s fundraising Surfers’ Ball at Sunshine Beach Surf Club.

Special guest former surf champion Gary “Kong” Elkerton wowed the crowd with a special screening of his vintage surf flick “Kong’s Island” and a great trip down memory lane with the highlights of his amazing career. A surfboard and memorabilia auction raised more than $3000 towards the NWSR stewardship program for 2021, thanks to persuasive auctioneer Cowboy Bob Johnson, who then got back behind his drum kit as the SandFlys rocked the night away.

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Kong and fan club. Peter White’s donated Classic Malibu surfboard went to a lucky raffle winner.

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Hook, Line and Sinker Davo’s Tackle World

Big storms hit the coast Finally, we have seen some of the wettest and roughest conditions in what feels like years to hit the coast. This has been on the wish list of many anglers for years, as the river has long been filling with sand. After the rains, we should start to see some great fishing next week as the fish adjust to the new salinity levels. Offshore will see the local reefs fire up as the big spring tides should see bait pushed out into the bay, making Halls Reef a great area for sweetlip, snapper and Spanish - if not too dirty.

The Noosa River should also see the jacks start to fire up as the bait becomes more concentrated, so do your best to get out there.

Offshore, we have seen some nice fish including cobia, jewfish and mahi mahi coming from North Reef. Mahi mahi will take a wide range of bait and lures, and remember, if you see anything floating, have a cast at it. They will sit under the smallest of items and an unweighted cut pilchard could be all you need.

For trolling, break out the skirted lures and jet heads. Check out the various options from Buku, as there have been a lot of marlin around due to a temperature break. Anglers have been getting these on trolled garfish, slimy mackerel, small tuna and lures. For an entry-level trolling reel, the TLD25 is hard to beat. Come and ask us for the best rod and mono to get the job done. Should you catch one, these fish must be kept in the water if they are to survive.

They must be swum for a long period before release to reduce lactic acid levels in the blood.

Surf fishing has been quieter due to the winds and weed. This swell and spring tides should hopefully see a good flush, making next week a better time to get back into it. The last rains saw some big dart, in excess of 50cm, landed. These fish fell for beach worm and pipi baits with 6-8kg setups doing the best. Lighter lines will always do best in the surf as they have less resistance, so fish as light as you can - especially if there is any sweep.

The river has been fishing well with jacks, flatties, whiting and trevally on the chew. The main focus remains in the lower part of the river, from the marina downward to the mouth.

Drift fishing, while working lures along the drop offs, is a great way to locate flathead and trevally. The new Nomad Vertrex lures in the smaller 75mm swim model are perfect for this style of fishing. A great thing about this type of lure is you don’t need to be a seasoned lure angler to bring them to life and start catching fish. Focus around Weyba Bridge and the dog beach sand bags. Jacks are getting caught in multiple locations, with the river mouth rocks, the various jetties and Doonella Bridge a few places to try. The Chasebaits Prawn continues to catch good fish. Just ask how we make them weedless as jacks like rough terrain and these can become snagged. If you can, try flicking smaller 3-inch plastics around these areas as wel as the frying pan and the corner of the car-

Young Sammy from Brisbane boated this elbow-slapping 40-centimetre whiting while fishing around Tewantin on a Noosa River fishing safari.

Pictures: WWW.FISHINGNOOSA.COM.AU avan park. This main intersection often sees good flathead and trevally feeding here. The TT Demonz and Keitech shad impact make a great flick bait that mimics a baitfish.

Freshwater will be quieter as the dams fill with cool rain. The dirty water often sees the bass move into deeper water in search of warmer clearer waters. Fish closer to the bottom and look for schooled-up fish. Try the Hot Bite jigs and spinnerbaits in the deeper waters.

Look for spikes in water temperature as you move around the dam, and be sure to have a good sound around these areas.

Now, for all the latest information, log on to www.fishingnoosa.com.au for up to date bar and fishing reports, and 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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Thunder is in the box seat

By Randall Woodley Last Saturday, three of the four Thunder teams were able to take the field despite the inclement weather. For the third Saturday in a row a TNT batsman registered a century. This time it was to Fifth Grade player Steve Gallagher, who scored 146 in his innings against Burpengary.

All three teams are in sound positions looking for wins next Saturday when the last round of matches before the Christmas break conclude.

FIRST GRADE: The team travelled to Glasshouse last Saturday to play in what was a top of the table clash against the Rangers over two days. With the heavy rain on Friday night and the bleak forecast for Saturday, the boys were not really expecting to start on time or have a full day’s play. Both assumptions were wrong and the match started on time and continued for nearly the whole afternoon. After winning the toss, captain Jake Dennien sent the opposition in to bat first. The four TNT quickies bowled well in the first two hours and at lunch the Rangers were 4/68. In the first session, teenager Tom Stewart had taken two wickets and Tom Freshwater and Scott Aufderheide one each.

The middle session was a well-fought contest with the Thunder bowlers holding Glasshouse to a slow scoring rate but only picking up a further two wickets with them being 6/120 at the break. Again, the fielding was below par with two dropped catches. This is an area that the team will need to work on as it heads for the serious end of the season after the New Year. A couple of quick wickets straight after tea had Glasshouse in trouble at 8/122 and then when the ninth fell at 138, TNT was well on top. Unfortunately, their last wicket partnership ended up being the best of the innings to push them to 184. Credit to the Glasshouse tail, which batted 40-plus overs to grind out what was close to a par score on a slow outfield. TNT bowlers were again outstanding with Aufderheide (four wickets from 26 overs), Freshwater (two off 22) and Tom Stewart (three from 20) all getting through a mountain of work without dropping off their pace or accuracy.

The last wicket fell with 10 minutes to go so the Thunder batsmen can look forward to starting their innings next Saturday with 96 overs and 10 wickets in hand to score the 185 runs needed to keep the team top of the ladder.

THIRD GRADE: On day one of the two-day game last Saturday, the team lined up against the Caloundra Lighthouses in a day-night match at Read Park. New captain Nick Bennett won the toss and sent the visitors in on a pitch offering a something to the bowlers.

It turned out to be a good decision and after a very slow, rain-affected afternoon of cricket, Caloundra ended up on nine down for 118 when the day’s play ended because of the weather. During the afternoon the Thunder bowlers and fielders stuck to their tasks, bowling 20 maidens during Caloundra’s innings.

Best bowling figures for TNT were Harrison Lea 3/39, Mike Thomson 2/26, Jason Toohey 2/10 and Ben Giddy 1/27. The match will continue next Saturday.

FIFTH GRADE: Last Saturday the team took on the formidable, third-placed Burpengary Brumbies at Dale Officer Oval. Despite the expected rain, the match started only 30 minutes late with the locals batting first.

After losing an early wicket, Brendan Wright and Tony Watson steadied the pace and began scoring freely with some well-timed shots put-

Steve Gallagher after his century innings of 146.

Brendan Wright batting against Burpengary last Saturday.

Pictures: CRAIG SLANEY ting the pressure back onto the Brumbies’ attack. When Watson was out the score was 2/50.

Then Steven ‘Gags’ Gallagher, batting in a helmet, started nervously, grinding out his first 20 runs. As his time at the crease continued, so did his confidence, clearly demonstrated by the vast array of shots plundered around the ground. At one stage nearly the entire Brumbies team was fielding on the boundary. Gags finished with 146 to his name, consisting of 20 fours and six sixes in what can only be described as a sublime innings. Gallagher was

ably supported by Luke Anstey and Euan Buxton, with a late flurry of runs from Ben Shaw getting TNT to a score of 9/295. With the bighitting Brumbies still to bat, it’s game on next week with TNT still needing to bowl well to defend its score and win the game as it continues its push towards a top four spot.

CLUB NEWS: Another piece of news last week was that the club’s co-coach, Matthew Pola, played for his old club in Victoria on 5 December - while visiting family - and scored a century. He was playing for the Seaford Tigers’ Third

The action on-course at Noosa SATURDAY There were 225 players in Saturday’s men’s Monthly Medal Stroke event on 5 December at Noosa.

Scratch rating (M): 72.0.

Winners: A Grade: Cameron Matthews 64, Bronson White 66, and Brendon Strid 67.

B Grade: Allan Coulson 69 countback, Dean Jeffrey 69, and Dwight Bandman 70 C/B. C Grade: Ben Joseph 67, Barrie Cooper 68, and John Kerr 69 C/B. Place-getters: Miles Richardson 69 C/B, David Alsop 69

C/B, Rex Achurch 69 C/B, Tom Mulligan 69 C/B, Brenden Motley 69, Alan Coey 70 C/B, Kenneth Wakefield 70 C/B, Greg Collins 70, Nathan Jackson 71 C/B, Adam Grant 71 C/B, Ben Meredith 71 C/B, Shane Dunning 71 C/B, Justin Morgan 71 C/B, Mark Chapman 71, John Duke 72 C/B, Raymond Waters 72 C/B, Sam Jones 72 C/B, Graham Hillan 72 C/B, Alec Graham 72 C/B, Josh Maddison 72 C/B, Peter Cossins 72 C/B, Ross Cunningham 72 C/B, Geoff Cohen 72 C/B, Gregory Strang 72 C/B, Ross Smith 72 C/B, Phil Grieve 72 C/B, Bruce Osborne 72 C/B, David Chapman 72 C/B, Geoffrey Smith 72, John Osmaston 73 C/B, Brian Clothier 73 C/B, Neil Callow 73 C/B, Joe Franz 73 C/B, Gary

Dolton 73 C/B, Laurie James 73 C/B, James Agace 73 C/B TUESDAY There were 180 players in the One Agency Noosa Pro Am on 8 December.

Scratch rating (M): 72.0 Scratch rating (F): 74.0.

Female winners: Meredith Bunn 40 and Rowena French 39.

Male winners: A Grade: Peter Featherby 43 and Michael Newell 40.

B Grade: Peter Blair 39 C/B, Mathew Leahy 38.

C Grade: Brett Gavin 40 C/B, Gary Rogers 37.

Grade side against Frankston and batted with his brother, Callum. Matthew scored 117 (17 fours and three sixes) while his brother scored 52. As Matthew is a Thunder club selector, it is hoped he will pick himself in one of the teams when he returns to Queensland in January.

The other co-coach, ex-international player Nathan Reardon, will be running a school holiday junior coaching clinic at the club on 13 and 14 January. Full details of the clinic can be found at nathanjreardon@gmail.com or by calling 0423 489 545.

Noosa Hills Par 3 results Ambrose Final 2020 results for Saturday, 12 December: Winners: Tony Ho/Richard Poutu 49; runners-up Joan Bradley/Pat Bloor 50.75.

Winners: Rusty Milliner/Warren Smith 47.5, Darren Simonds/Beau Smith 48.25, NTPS: Hole 2 - Beau Smith, Hole 12 - Neil Webb, Hole 14 - Darren Simonds hole in one, Hole 17 - Pat Bloor. Ball rundown: Tony Ho/Richard Poutu 49, Dave Whitehead/Pam Walker 50.5, Joan Bradley/Pat Bloor 59.75, Russ Rusan/Peter Williamson 50.75, Bert Hofer/ Chris Chandler 51. Congratulations to all the winners.

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Pin High Peter Owen

Uli shoots a winning score Uli Schmetzer is, in some ways, the James Bond of international journalism.

While he may not have had a licence to kill, the veteran reporter certainly had a ticket to write some of the most compelling news stories of the 20th century.

And, like 007, Uli’s assignments took him to some of the world’s most intriguing and dangerous destinations.

These days, though, Uli is content to live quietly in Noosa, work on his seventh novel, and test his golfing skill at Noosa Springs two or three times a week.

More often than not, the golf course comes out on top, but last week Uli had his revenge.

He shot a wonderful 41 Stableford points to win the Wednesday members’ comp, halting a run of indifferent form.

“A couple of years ago I was playing quite good golf,” he said. “A round like Wednesday’s was not unusual for me then, but lately it has been difficult.

“Sometimes, though, things go right. You make putts and hit the ball straighter than usual. That’s what happened for me.”

Uli began his journalistic career as a cadet reporter on Melbourne’s Sun News-Pictorial in 1960. He then moved to Sydney before deciding the entire world was going to be his beat.

During a colourful career, he worked for Reuters and the Chicago Tribune, covering South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, India, China and Japan.

He met controversial politicians from all around the world, and reported from some of the globe’s trouble spots. Those adventures inspired Uli to write a series of books based on his real-life experiences.

Normally Uli splits his time between Italy, the Philippines and Noosa, but Covid-19 has seen him sit out the pandemic on the Sunshine Coast.

“If it wasn’t for the virus I would have only recently returned from Europe,” he said. “But I can’t say I haven’t enjoyed spending more time than usual in Noosa. I have many wonderful friends here.”

Coast Classic returns to winter date Dates have been set for next year’s Sunshine Coast Winter Golf Classic.

The inaugural event - rescheduled and branded as the Spring Classic this year because of Covid-19 - attracted a capacity field and proved to be a popular addition to the Coast’s golfing calendar.

Next year’s 72-hole Stableford event will begin on Monday, 7 June and continue until Friday, 11 June, with a rest day on Wednesday, 9 June.

Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort executive general manager Mark Brady, one of the tournament’s organisers, said entrants this year had suggested a rest day after the first two rounds would be welcome.

“It will also give competitors and their partners an opportunity to explore our region and sample some of the delights of the Sunshine Coast,” he said.

The tournament will again be staged across four of the Sunshine Coast’s premier golf courses - Twin Waters, Maroochy River, Peregian and Noosa Springs.

This year’s event was capped at 76 competitors because of the pandemic. Mr Brady said he was expecting a capacity field of 128 players next year, with entrants likely from all Australian states and, possibly, from New Zealand.

The Winter Classic is open to male and female players with an official golf handicap.

The entry fee is $695 ($645 if paid before 15 March). It includes golf, a welcome cocktail reception, and a presentation function.

The inaugural winner, Richard Robinson of Coolangatta-Tweed Heads, has already pledged to return and defend his title.

Shane’s ace a highlight for home fans Home town favourite Shane Healey made a rare appearance on the Legends Tour at Noosa last week, shooting four under-par 68 and fin52 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 18 December, 2020

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Inaugural winner Richard Robinson (second from left), pictured here with the group he played with in the final round this year, says he’ll be back in June. ishing fourth in a hotly contested event.

But it was his hole-in-one on the 120-metre par three 12th hole that provided the highlight of the $15,000 Noosa Legends Pro-Am, and had the popular pro’s fans cheering loudest.

Healey, a Sunshine Coast resident for nearly 40 years and a Noosa Golf Club pro since 1989, was delighted his game was competitive, but said he had no intention of joining the tour on a regular basis.

High profile tour regulars Brad Burns, Peter Fowler and Andre Stolz shared the Pro-Am victory with five under-par scores of 67.

Fowler, the former Australian Open winner who made a last-minute decision to contest the tour’s Sunshine Coast swing, had four birdies, an eagle on the par five 16th, and a single bogey in his great round.

Normally a member of the European Seniors Tour, Fowler has enjoyed his time on the Legends Tour this season.

“I am hoping I’ll be able to get back to Europe next year, with a vaccine hopefully soon to be distributed, but who knows?” he said.

“If things don’t go to plan I’ll continue to play these Legends events,” he said.

“I’m having a great time.”

Brad Burns, the 2019 Legends Order of Merit winner, scored seven birdies and two bogeys in what was his sixth victory of the year.

“I fixed my favourite putter overnight and it paid me back today as I putted great,” he said.

Stolz, a rookie on the over-50s Legends Tour and already the winner of the Australian PGA Senior Championship, had six birdies and one bogey.

“Coming off a wrist injury I didn’t expect the results I’ve had this year,” he said. “I’m thrilled to know I can still compete at this high level.”

The Legends’ Sunshine Coast swing continued at Twin Waters on Friday, where Matthew Ecob and Terry Price shared the spoils, while the Maroochy River event, scheduled for Sunday, was washed out because of the rain.

Kirk falls short in US Open Katherine Kirk couldn’t sustain her recent run of excellent play into the LPGA’s final major championship of the year.

Kirk, who still calls Sunshine Beach home, shot rounds of 75 and 74 to fall four strokes short of qualifying for the final 36 holes of the

Uli Schmetzer, who splits his time between Europe and Noosa.

US Women’s Open in Houston, Texas. Fellow Sunshine Coaster Sarah-Jane Smith also failed to make the cut.

Club competitions NOOSA Tuesday, 8 December Pro-am amateur, Stableford: A Grade - Peter Featherby 43, Michael Newell 40; B Grade Peter Blair 39c/b, Mathew Leahy 38; C Grade - Brett Gavin 40c/b, Gary Rogers 37; women’s - Meredith Bunn 40, Rowena Faerch 39.

Wednesday, 9 December Men’s 4BBB Stroke: Robin Hawdon and Bruce Blakemore 62c/b, Barry MacDonald and Neal Moloney 62c/b, Bernie Phillips and Alastair Kerrison 62c/b. Rundown to 66.

Saturday, 12 December Men’s single Stableford: A Grade - David Cameron Mills 39, Trev Sumner 38c/b, John Osmaston 38c/b; B Grade - Tony Cawley 38, Sam Harrington 37, Stephen Cook 36c/b; C Grade - Rob Bruce 41, Ben Joseph 39c/b, Greg Peeler 39. Rundown to 33c/b.

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There’s no doubt golf equipment has advanced dramatically over the past 10 years - from the ball, all the way through to the driver, and even down to your wedges.

The wedge family has doubled over the past 15 to 20 years, with the introduction of gap and lob wedges.

Back when I started playing golf, we had only two wedges - pitching and sand. It made life so much easier. Hit it high and out of the bunker with your sand wedge, and hit it lower with your pitching wedge.

Not only do we now need to contend with two extra wedges with different lofts, we now also must get our heads around different bounces and grinds.

The bounce of the club is the angle of its base or sole, and the grind is the shape of the head, which allows you to manipulate the club head into different positions to execute different shots, and to suit your swing action.

More bounce is ideal for fluffy sand and for golfers who take a larger divot.

Less bounce is ideal for hard sand, and a golfer who takes trim bacon strips for divots.

Wedges are more used by weekend golfers than by professionals as they hit fewer greens in regulation and I strongly advise you visiting your local PGA professional for a wedge fitting.

You’ll be amazed at the difference it makes. Good golfing.

Peter Heiniger is Noosa Springs’ resident PGA teaching professional Wednesday, 9 December Men’s Stableford: Uli Schmetzer 41, Jock Robertson 40, Bill Young 38c/b; women’s Stableford: Jan Fancsali 39, Chrissy Hordern 38, Dee Pugh 36c/b.

Saturday, 12 December Men’s Christmas golf and lunch, Stableford: David Hay 42, Chris Collinge 40, Graham Young 39; men’s Stableford: Benjamin Hancott 35, Matthew Graham 33, Ryan Graham 32; women’s Stableford: Barbara Sweeney 33, Karen O’Brien 30, Noi Pike 29.

COOROY Tuesday, 8 December Women’s Stableford (nine holes): Kathy Butler 16, Beatrice Bruin 13c/b. Rundown to 12c/b.

Wednesday, 9 December Vets Stableford: A Grade - Mike Kent 40c/b, Ian Lumsden 40c/b, Kerry Davies 40c/b; B Grade - Grant Smallacombe 38c/b, Ray Lally 38c/b, Darryl Ayers 38c/b; C Grade - Ian Mulhall 42c/b, Andrew Aves, 42c/b, Larry McErvale 42c/b. Rundown to 35.

Friday, 11 December Coopers Challenge, Stableford: M. Davies 36, K. Ross 34.

Saturday, 12 December Men’s Stableford: Div 1 - P. Korczynski 40c/b, R. Rylance 40; Div 2 - J. Martin 38, G. Ozzie 37; Div 3 - P. Gannon 36c/b, R. Braithwaite 36.

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Athletes in the spotlight

By Abbey Cannan Gym junkies tested their fitness while competing at this year’s Inaugural F45 Training Sunshine Coast Playoffs event at Noosa Civic.

Studios from eight different locations on the Sunshine Coast entered in their top four female and top four male members to participate in the F45 Sunshine Coast Playoffs, an intense 10-minute fitness test for a score.

They had a total of 15 teams of four go head-to-head for the title of ‘Sunshine Coast F45 Fittest Studio’, where they also awarded ‘Sunshine Coast F45 Fittest Female’ and ‘Sunshine Coast F45 Fittest Male’ as well as ‘Sunshine Coast F45 Fittest Trainer’.

F45 Noosa studio manager and Fittest F45’ers on the Sunshine Coast, Pierre Robino said: “The F45 Playoffs fitness test is such a good circuit to test strength, endurance, agility and mindset. We always encourage our members at F45 Noosa to give it a go to benchmark their fitness,” he said.

The 10-minute fitness test consists of 10 exercise stations in a circuit, with 45 seconds of work and 15 seconds of rest. Each station has a judge counting reps and scoring effort to give a total score out of 1000.

The event was electrifying, with everyone cheering on their studios, trainers coaching their teams through, and DJ Antix pumping out the tunes.

F45 Noosa cleaned up, taking out first place in three of the four categories: Sunshine Coast F45 Fittest Studio, Sunshine Coast F45 Fittest Female and Sunshine Coast F45 Fittest trainer Male.

“On the weekend, it was so good to see all the studios come together for some healthy competition, cheering on each other and pushing each other,” Pierre said.

“I’m so proud of my team for bringing home the win. The last six weeks leading up to the

Fittest Sunshine Coast F45 Male: Zach Large (runner-up) and Broc Wright (winner F45 Birtinya).

Back row: Brodie Roche (F45 Noosa trainee), Jordan Mercer, Sasha Blackburn, Kane Robertson, Tom Harrington. Front Row: Pierre Robino, Ben Edwards, Brett Roche (F45 Noosa owner), Zach Large, Joao Monterio (F45 Noosa trainer) and Satorri Villis (F45 Noosa trainer). event, training has been intense, but it paid off.

“The commitment and hard work from our members, even though they all lead very busy family/work lives, is remarkable. Their playoffs score improvements over the six weeks got bet-

Fittest F45 Sunshine Coast Trainer Peirre Robino.

Fittest F45 Sunshine Coast female, Jordan Mercer.

ter and better, that’s what it takes if you want to be good at something - practice, practice and more practice.

“Thanks to our studio owners Brett and Jacqui for hosting the event, making it run so

smoothly, and for all the behind-the-scenes effort to pull off an event of this size at the studio. I am so proud to be part of F45 Noosa, and even more so now with the recognition we have received after this event.”

F45 Noosa winning team Jordan Mercer, Lara Graham, Zach Large and Ben Edwards.

F45 Noosa teams: Back row: Kane Robertson, Ben Edwards, Tom Harrington, Zach Large Front Row: Pierre Robino, Lara Graham, Jordan Mercer, Sasha Blackburn, Lara Good and Satorri Villis.

Tickets on sale for exclusive Layne Beachley event Venue 114 is thrilled to be kicking off the In Conversation series for 2021 while celebrating International Women’s Day. Warmly welcoming guest speaker ‘The Queen of Surf’ Layne Beachley, this empowering lunch-style event scheduled for Friday 5 March 2021 is one not to be missed.

Local author and quantum coach Nikki Fogden-Moore will emcee the special event, where audiences will hear from seven-time world champion Layne Beachley - widely regarded as the most successful female surfer in history.

Hailing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches and the only surfer to claim six consecutive world titles, Layne said she was looking forward to coming back to the region.

“The Sunshine Coast holds a very special place in my heart and it’s one of our favourite holiday destinations to relax and unwind,” she said. “[My husband] Kirk [Pengilly of rock

‘The Queen of Surf’ Layne Beachley will soon be speaking on the Sunshine Coast. group INXS] and I look forward to spending at least a week every year up [there] where we decompress of the fast pace of city living.”

Layne’s story is testimony to the power of self-belief. A traumatic childhood ignited a flame of desperation to prove she was worthy of love. Her affinity for the ocean and competition created the perfect storm to achieve her dream of becoming the best of the best.

Learning how to lose taught her how to win.

She spent 19 years on tour, claiming 29 tour victories, and seven world titles (six won consecutively, five in a state of fear). Her career was an emotional rollercoaster of happiness, injury, adventure, depression, failure and ultimately, success.

An officer of the Order of Australia, chair of Surfing Australia, and founder of the Awake Academy, Layne lives a life of unapologetic honesty, sharing her experiences with humour and humility, standing firm in her values with a clear vision for the future.

Her sights are firmly set on cultivating connection, growth and happiness in humanity.

Emcee Nikki Fogden-Moore has written three books, Vitality, Fitpreneur, and The Wake Up Work-Out and is creator of The Quantum Decision Making Program. She divides her time between private coaching, corporate vitality, boardroom retreats, and writing and hosting her podcast, The Mojo Maker.

Bohemian indie powerhouse musician Lucy Gallant will also perform live on stage.

She is renowned for playing an array of instruments and skilfully producing intricate, high-energy rhythms on the cajon (Peruvian wooden instrument) while simultaneously singing and playing guitar, drums, ukulele or melodica. Audiences will be treated to an indepth look at the guest speaker’s life and may even discover a few surprising facts, such as what alternate career she would have taken.

“As a kid I wanted to be a stockbroker - fortunately that didn’t work out for me,” Layne said.

“I also wanted to be a professional tennis player but the ocean always called my name.”

No doubt the ocean will call her name too while she’s here.

“If there are waves forecast, I will be out there for sure,” Layne said.

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Their Christmas message It is unfortunately that time of year when we are, once again, forced by the incredible attitude of some of our people, to repeat our advice regarding beach safety. It must get boring for some, but for others maybe, just maybe, it will make them stop, look at their beautiful children and appreciate what they have. In doing so they will remember: avoid swimming on unpatrolled beaches, in particular some of those in our beautiful National Park. Reason: If we can’t see you, we can’t save you.

There are definitely two points in our favour regarding the Park. One is the beauty of the sea and the beaches, a big plus for the tourists. The second is the fact that, at both ends of the Park, we have two surf clubs, (northern end Noosa Heads, southern end Sunshine Beach) members of which will - out of the kindness of their hearts - on occasions conduct what we call ‘courtesy patrols’.

These can only, repeat only, be conducted when the registered beaches such as Noosa’s Main Beach and Sunshine Beach flag area are fully covered and the surf conditions are safe. If

you are a tourist and decide to walk from Sunshine Beach through National Park, first stop and talk to the people on duty at Sunshine, ask them questions and get advice. The very beautiful Alexandria Bay, better known as A-Bay, is just over the hill from Sunshine Beach: big, beautiful, unpatrolled and dangerous. If you are tempted to swim there - don’t.

There are many tracks through the Park: stick to them and enjoy. If, by chance, you come across people in trouble on an unpatrolled beach, a few words of advice. One, grab your mobile phone, call 000 and give the following information: Position (which beach and where), Problem (people caught in a rip), People (three people - one child), Progress (two board riders are holding them up). Once this is done, stay where you are. Then, if possible, grab a shirt or towel and when you can see the rescue team, wave your towel and let them know your location. But most importantly, stay where you are and when on 000 speak slowly and stay calm. Another dangerous situation that can arise, in particular, when

the crowds are large, is the “Oh Noosa is too crowded, let’s go some place quiet” syndrome.

Very few people and no patrols: dangerous and irresponsible.

Another point - a tip that will help the paramedics when a family member has collapsed - stay calm and gather your thoughts, and collect their medical data. Do they have a health problem? Are they on medication?

When did they last eat? Have they been drinking alcohol? What may seem trivial to you can be of the utmost importance to the paramedics. “One of our problems,” said Sunshine Beach Club Captain John Reeves, “is alcohol.

Sometimes, when people visit our beach and travel south of the flags to the quiter area, some start to party. We ask all our visitors to remember the golden rule: Booze and beach don’t mix. We have to keep talking because every Christmas is a new audience: remember, before you start that big walk over the hill through A-Bay into National Park, please stop and have a chat.” Don’t be embarrassed - that’s what lifesavers do.

Like Christmas, Hell Week in the Sunshine Beach Surf Club comes once a year. This is a week when the members, both boys and girls aged 11 to 14 get together for a week of training and fun: all types of activities where they are pushed (from 5.30am to 6pm) to the limit.

This is a seven-day program, during which the members sleep at home. Each day consists of three training sessions, and there is the possibility that some will feel that they are experiencing sleep deprivation. The day can consist of such activities as board training, cross country running, swimming or a visit to the movies or even ten pin bowling - anything to get them out of their comfort zone.

According to a club spokesman, “The concept started back in 1997/8 season and has been a great success. It bonds the kids together and lets them see another side of club life. It finishes on the weekend with a club barbecue, during which each member will receive a certificate of achievement for a week well done.”

Well done to both the organisers and the participants.

Be surf safe and aware of the dangers at the beach The recent tragic drowning of two men on Teewah Beach, who went to the aid of a child in trouble, once again enforces the dangers of bathing on unpatrolled and open beachers. Once again, we warn beach-goers that a surf does not have to be big to be dangerous. Regarding child safety in surf (flat conditions), a tiny foot in a pothole causing an 54 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 18 December, 2020

overbalance and the child is gone: all in a matter of seconds.

Regarding this tragedy, the police wish to commend the brave actions of passersby, who upon being flagged down by family members, retrieved the swimmers and the child from the water and commenced CPR. Police would like to acknowledge members

of the Christian Outreach Centre and management of RACV Resort, who generously provided pastoral and overnight accommodation support to the involved families: this they did while police interviewed family members to assist their investigation for the coroner.

When we talk or think about our people, it is interesting to note the in an eight-month

period, from 1 July through to February 2020, our local Tewantin-Noosa RSL and Citizens Memorial Club made a donation of $303,843 cash in kind.

Amongst the many involved were three schools, nine sporting clubs, and six other sundries. Well done to all.

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Covid halts the Masters Just when it looked like it might get interesting, the season-opening Billabong Pipeline Masters was suspended last weekend due to a Covid-19 outbreak amongst the World Surf League officials, including CEO Erik Logan.

As I write, there is no news on whether there is any chance of a restart within the event window, which ends on Monday our time, but what seems more likely is that the WSL will baulk at running the three confirmed tour events until the US vaccine program kicks in.

Whichever way you look at it, it’s another body blow for pro surfing.

No doubt fingers will be pointed at the globe-trotting US-based surfers, like Kelly Slater, who has spent much of the past three months on “professional duties” in Indonesia, mostly sliding into barrels on the Bukit peninsula with his good mate Rizal Tandjung, but according to my friend Mark Cunningham, the former chief lifeguard on Oahu’s North Shore, the real issue is the large crowds that gathered along the shores of Ehukai Beach Park to watch the spectator-free Pipe Masters, with no masks and no social distancing.

“I just wish more members of the community and surf fans visiting out here would take common sense of masks and social distancing a lot more seriously,” Cunningham said.

Meanwhile, the soon to be 49-year-old, 11time world champion Slater showed dangerous intent in his first go-out in a championship event in almost a year, casually sneaking into a couple of overhead backdoor barrels on the same little Epoxy twin fin that he’s been smashing Bali apart with for months. In fact my spies over there tell me that not only has Slater been shredding perfect Uluwatu and Padang-Padang, but he’s been punting the biggest airs ever seen on side-shore days at my home-away-from-home break, Canggu Rivermouth.

It’s too early to tell what might unfold, but if there is to be a world tour of 2021, we’d better get the record books out and prepare to break them. As Shane Dorian said in the infected commentary booth the other day: “Kelly is on a barn-burner!”

Vale, ‘the crazies’ Two blokes I met very early in my life and career passed away last week. Neither of them ever rode a wave in anger, or anything else, but in their own ways they were so brilliantly out

Author and Kong. there that they left us with a legacy of laughter.

In February 1972, fresh from surfing Cyclone Daisy in Noosa, I arrived in Canberra to take up my new job in the Sydney Morning Herald bureau at the Parliamentary Press Gallery of the old Parliament House. After question time in the Reps, my mate John Stubbs took me down to the non-members bar (such an evocative name) for a well-earned schooner or three.

As we entered through clouds of blue ciggie smoke the most raucous and uncontrolled laughter I had ever heard emanated from a far corner where a crowd of journos was gathered

around a gangly, bearded guy in an ill-fitting suit, ciggie in one hand, beer in the other, shaking with laughter. I heard him saying, “And then Biddy says to Sonia... ” I can’t tell you what came next, not in a family newspaper, but it was anatomical and hilarious. This was my introduction to Mungo Wentworth MacCallum, Canberra correspondent for the Nation Review but mostly famous for his impersonations of the ridiculous prime minister of the time, Billy McMahon, who couldn’t say his Ss, nor satisfy his attractive younger wife, Sonia.

Mungo came from a long line of ratbags

who meant well. His dad, also Mungo, was a journalist and member of the Sydney Push who spent drunken times on the island of Hydra with novelists George Johnson and Charmian Clift. His uncle, Bill Wentworth, was, at the time I met Mungo in 1972, the Minister for Social Security and the most eccentric MP in the House, apart from the prime minister. Not even Uncle Bill escaped Mungo’s blow torch in his hilarious political columns.

Mungo and I became friends and he got me a moonlighting gig with Nation Review. (Because Herald journos were not allowed to write for other papers, my articles appeared under the byline “Jill Pharratt”.) When I left the gallery to go to Europe the following year, those paltry pay cheques kept me in sardine and wine on a beach in Portugal.

Mungo retired to Byron Shire a long time ago and had been unwell for years, but the pen kept producing, right up to the end. This was his published farewell just last week: Christmas is coming and Australia is flat.

Kindly tell us ScoMo where the bloody hell we’re at.

And when we’re certain that you know that you haven’t got a clue Then join in our Yuletide chorus as we sing: F--YOU! I met John Ley when he rented the back bedroom of my friend Rennie Ellis’s house in Melbourne in the 1970s and made it uninhabitable for generations to come. On the other hand, the bloke his one-time flatmate Michael Caton called “a misguided genius” entertained many in films like BMX Bandits (alongside a very young Nicole Kidman) and the first Mad Max (in which Johnny gets killed off soon after the opening titles).

He was a man of many talents and considerable weirdness, blessed with the ability to make you laugh in the worst of times. It hasn’t been an easy trot in recent years. RIP, old mate.

Kong has been!

The mighty Kong came, saw and conquered a big crowd of fans at the Noosa World Surfing Reserve fundraising ball at Sunshine Surfie last weekend. The big fella was in top form and had us all in stitches with his tall tales and true as he helped raise much-needed funds for the 2021 stewardship program.

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median house price for a third consecutive quarter, with a rise of 3.6 percent to $895,000.

The quarterly median unit price was the category’s top performer for the State as well, rising five percent to $705,000.

It is the clear leader over the year with growth of 11 percent.

The remainder of the Sunshine Coast also posted strong results, achieving the second highest median unit price for the quarter – $445,000.

“Noosa has clearly seen the biggest market gains when you consider its ushered in a median house price of $895,000 on the back of an incredible fiveyear’s growth of 53.6%, easily maintaining its position as the most expensive housing market in Queensland,” Ms Mercorella said.

“The Sunshine Coast property market continues to remain one of the prime spots in Australia, with quarterly growth of 1.8 percent with a median house price now $620,000.”

The robust market conditions have continued over the September quarter, even with the Queensland border remaining closed.

Enquiries from southern buyers have remained strong with many having to wait for the border to reopen.

The Noosa property market has continued to soar in a year of unexpected challenges. 223869

Perhaps unsurprisingly, lifestyle properties were in hot demand from buyers’ post-pandemic, but all housing types were attracting plenty of potential buyers.

Those houses that are priced correctly are not lasting long on the market, with buyers prepared to pay a premium to secure their slice of coast real estate.

However, the rising market conditions had caused some vendors to become overly optimistic with their sale prices.

While plenty of other locations around the State have had sluggish unit markets over recent years, that hasn’t been the case for Noosa and the Sunshine Coast.

With many regions, including Brisbane, struggling to return to price points from five years ago; the coast unit market has made healthy price gains over the same period.

The median unit price in Noosa has increased by a staggering 67 percent over the past five years.

AUCTION SUCCESS CONTINUES It was a 100 percent clearance rate with more than $10m of sales at four auctions, when Tom Offermann Real Estatelisted properties went under the hammer in the second of three consecutive auction weekends.

There were two apartments in Quamby Place, one in each of Noosa Springs and

Hastings Street, plus a waterfront house on Noosa Sound.

On Saturday, five registered bidders were vying for Luke Chen’s listing of 308 Maison, a one-bedroom beachfront apartment at 5 Hastings St. It was sold under the hammer for $1.85m to a Gold Coast buyer.

It was an emotionally-charged auction at the Julie Bengtsson-listed 105 Cascades, a townhome in the popular precinct of Noosa Springs, when auctioneer Gordon Macdonald called $910,000 at fall of the hammer.

There were 25 interested onlookers, six registered bidders with two telephone bidders calling the shots. It was a bittersweet moment for the vendor and the purchaser, a retired foodie from Melbourne was ecstatic.

Agent Luke Chen reports there were 25 attendees and three bidders hoping for the two-bedroom apartment number 35 in Culgoa, a popular resort in Quamby Place. It was sold via telephone bidding for $1.16m, to a Melbourne purchaser.

It might have been a blustery Sunday; however, it did not deter 70 attendees also nine enthusiastic registered bidders drawn in by the irresistible magnetism of owning a five-bedroom residence on the waterfront at 17 Cooran Ct on Noosa Sound.

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And the shining light has been Noosa.

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With an opening bid of $5m, five bidders eyeing the prize, and 58 bids later with two not giving up until the hammer finally went down at $6,571,000.

The Melbourne purchaser had inspected the property the week prior, returned home and bid by phone.

BIG WEEKEND AHEAD The third and final December weekend of Tom Offerman Real Estate-listed properties kicks off Friday at 1pm.

First of the five properties is 7A Crescent Rd, Eumundi, a sensational cottage with timber floors.

Agent Cathy Fraser reports early registrations are from local and New South Wales, and they are all keen to move in as soon as possible.

On Saturday, agent Michael McComas reports a three-bedroom residence at 32 Mermaid Quay on Noosa Waters continues to attract a lot of attention, similarly his listing of a Frank Macchia modernist design waterfront sitting smugly near the corner 2 Topsails Place in Noosa Waters.

Agent Jill Goode has a listing of a two-bedroom apartment in the immensely popular Hemingway Villas in Russell Street Noosaville, which is close to the Noosa River.

The day finishes with Rebekah Offermann’s listing of 1/56 Ferguson Street Sunshine Beach.

The four-bedroom residence is the height of decadence and it includes all the furniture.

RURAL OPPORTUNITY A four-bedroom, one-bathroom house on 926sq m at 157 Oakey Creek Rd, Gheerulla, will be offered for auction Friday, December 18, at 11am by Jeanette Catalano and Sheridan Hodgetts of Hinternoosa.

In original condition and adjoining a substantial horse property, the house has had the same owners since it was built in the 1960s.

Now it is in the hands of the family and offers the opportunity for buyers to live in it and do it up over time, renovate it or demolish it and start again.

“It’s so quiet, so peaceful,’’ Jeanette said. “A quarter acre in the country.

“It has a sense of space because of the horse property adjoining it.’’

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It might have been a blustery Sunday but it did not deter nine registered bidders being drawn to the five-bedroom house on the waterfront at 17 Cooran Ct on Noosa Sound. 223869 spirited bidding on the day, with interest from mainly from the coastal areas.

LAKESIDE LAND Held for over 50 years by the one family, a vacant 564sq m corner block at 20 Toolara St, Boreen Point, goes to auction Saturday, December 19, at 10am with Roger Omdahl of Laguna Real Estate.

Located in the highest section of Boreen Point, it is a fully cleared allotment with views of the lake.

The owner is living in the Bahamas has decided to remain there and not return to Boreen Point, Roger said.

It will appeal to people wanting a laid-back village lifestyle, close to Noosa and offering fabulous water activities on peaceful Lake Cootharaba.

People who want to explore the UNESCO Biosphere, Everglades, Cooloola National Park AUCTION Action SATURDAY, December 12 Noosa Heads 308/5 Hastings St: 1bed, 1bath 1car beachfront unit, 1pm, Luke Chen 0417 600 840 Tom Offermann Real Estate.

Sold for $1.85m 105/61 Noosa Springs Dr: 3bed, 2 bath, 2+car townhome, plunge pool, 2pm, Julie Bengtsson 0418 980 247 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold for $910,000 35/5 Quamby Place: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 3pm, Luke Chen 0417 600

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A four-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car house on 926sq m at 157 Oakey Creek Rd, Gheerulla, is set for auction Friday, December 18, at 11am. 223869

840 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold for $1.16m SUNDAY, December 13 Noosa Heads 17 Cooran Ct: 5bed, 3bath, 2car waterfront house, pool, jetty, Nic Hunter 0421 785 304 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Six registered bidders. Sold at auction for $6,571,000 FRIDAY, December 18 Gheerulla 157 Oakey Creek Rd: 4bed, 1bath, 1car house on 926sq m, 11am, Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Sheridan Hodgetts 0419 491 448 Hinternoosa Noosa Heads 59 Hastings St: 2bed, 2bath, 1car beachfront apartment, 5pm, Stephen Gage and Francene Storie 07 5391 6868 Zinc Properties Noosa Tuchekoi 1495 Kenilworth-Skyring Creek Rd: 5bed, 4bath, 2car house, dam, on 12.14 ha, private on-line auction 10.30am, Vicki Pain, 0427 655 209 Jeanette Galinska, 0499 011 971 Ray White Rural Eumundi Sunshine Beach 1 and 2/4 Douglas St: 6bed, 4bath, 2car duplex, 9.30am, Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009 Kym de Warren 0412 325 421 Richardson & Wrench Noosa SATURDAY, December 19 Boreen Point 20 Toolara St: Vacant 564sq m corner block, 10am, Roger Omdahl 0412 043

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On an idyllic knoll, resplendent Piralilly Estate soaks up endless skies, majestic natural assets such at Mount Cooroy, a freshwater creek meandering near 44.2ha of lush rainforest, pastures, fish-filled dams, and manicured lawns. The limelight however belongs to the residence, fashioned with clever architecture, to totally connect naturally to the spectacular location and eagle’s eye views. Winner of Qld Master Builders House of the Year 2019.

Price $11.5M

Agent Cameron Urquhart 0411 757 570

NOOSA’S HOME OF PRESTIGE PROPERTY

ON THE COVER

STELLAR NOOSA WATERS, SUB-TROPICAL LIFESTYLE PERSONIFIED LOOKING for the hallmarks of design excellence and high-end craftsmanship?

What about a chic waterfront residence in one of the top streets in Noosa Waters, just a skip from the best of everything including restaurants and bars by the Noosa River?

First impressions count, especially when the striking modernist residence, designed

by Frank Macchia sits smugly near the corner of the cul-de-sac. Side-by-side sculptures surrounded by lush sub-tropical plantings and palms, make an effective statement against the stone-white facade with square feature window squares and wide bespoke timber doors.

Inside it is clearly evident that sophistication, juxtaposed by a boho coastal vibe, is at play. Natural light, via a celestial ceiling in the void and banks of louvres, drench the vestibule and add lustre to the black marble-like floor tiles in the hallway and the living spaces.

To the right is a substantial king-size guest (or main) suite with walk-in robe plus ensuite. Also in the northern wing is a tranquil living space with custom-built cabinetry, plus shutters and sliders which open out to a courtyard. Abutting are generous-sized open plan living and dining zones, the heart of entertaining indoors.

And out, when the bifolds are peeled away.

This is what the art of loving life alfresco is all about. Options include an undercover timber deck for lunches and sundowners, a sandstone-paved terrace for sun worshippers, a dazzling pool for laps or floating around, while the piece de resistance is the waterfront with a jetty.

Escape in your boat to the upper reaches of the Noosa River using the resident's only lock and weir system or enjoy kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding around the numerous canals of Noosa Waters.

The U-shaped kitchen has all the bells and whistles for entertaining including Miele appliances, long stone-topped benches, and a plethora of 2-pac cabinetry.

The laundry has access to a drying deck.

On the mezzanine level is a second master bedroom with two basins in the

ensuite, double built-in robes and a balcony overlooking the pool and the waterway. Two additional bedrooms have built-in robes and share a bathroom.

"What a serene environment for all the family to enjoy," commentsTom Offermann Real Estate agent Michael McComas who is taking the property to auction on Saturday, 19 December, 2020.

"This residence is perfect for entertaining and the location is exceptional. Walk across Saltwater Bridge to Noosa Village, the Noosa River foreshore and it is just a 3-minute drive to Noosa Main Beach. .

"Noosa Waters is renowned for high calibre residences, award-winning designs and deep-water frontages. Pride of ownership is evident in the manicured gardens, streetscapes also numerous parks, and there's a definite prevailing overtone of community, family safety and security".

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· Land Size: 757m · House Size: 303m · Water frontage: 5.5m; 3m x 7m timber jetty shared with neighbour · Pool: 10m x 2.5m · Architect: Frank Macchia · Builder: Glen Fuller · About: mainly rendered Besser block 2

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construction; large marble-look black tiles; carpeted bedrooms; aircon split + fans; garage with epoxy flooring & work bench/storage; laundry with access to drying area; one master-style ensuite on each level Kitchen: stone benchtop, Miele gas cooktop, oven + integrated dishwasher; Bosch refrigerator Location: walk across Saltwater Bridge to Noosa Village, Gibson Road shops, Gympie Terrace and Noosa River foreshore cafes, bars, restaurants & boutiques, surrounding Noosa Waters' parks & children's playgrounds; 3 minute drive Noosa Main Beach; resident's only key card lock access to Noosa River; close to transport links and schools ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 2 Topsails Place, Noosaville Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage, pool Auction: Saturday 19 December 2020 5pm - Inspect from 4.30pm Contact: Michael McComas, 0447 263 663, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE 10 NOOSA TODAY

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“COVE POINT“ IS LITTLE COVE! BLESSED with magical almost 180 degrees beach views in prestigious Little Cove, this location is world class! Perched high and positioned on the seaside corner of ’’Cove Point’’ building, this apartment commands perfect privacy and have you feeling like

you’re on holidays 365 days a year.

Mingle with pods of dolphins in Laguna Bay while having your morning surf at First Point, or stroll to Hastings Street cafe scene....

Expression of interest. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 4/18 Park Road, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: Expression of interest Contact: Eric Seetoo, 0419 757 770, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE 12 NOOSA TODAY

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Richardson&Wrench

We have updated our office!

Renovations are now complete Same location with the highest foot traffic in Hastings Street & the same excellent service with a fresh new look.

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AUCTION TODAY

1 & 2/4 Douglas Street Sunshine Beach 6 bed | 4 bath | 2 car Open By Appointment

Proudly Richardson&Wrench Noosa | 07 5447 4499

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Investor alert, opportunity located in blue chip address Duplex site, positioned just behind Sunshine Beach Village Great income potential, permanently let High density zoning, build 3 units over 3 levels Current units have well equipped kitchens, great alfresco Secure now, occupy one unit while renting the other 3 minute walk to beach, Sunshine Village, Surf Club

‘The Best Reputation in Real Estate’

Auction On Site 9.30am Today Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009 Kym de Warren 0412 325 421

www.rwnoosa.com.au 23 Hastings Street, Noosa

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SMART INVESTOR ALERT OPPORTUNITY POSITIONED directly behind Sunshine Beach Village, a unique offering to purchase a 495 sqm. duplex site exists.

Renovated by architect James Russell, both abodes showcase well-equipped kitchens, tidy bathrooms, generous size alfresco entertaining, open plan living and dining areas.

Featuring: High Density Zoning - potential to build 3 units over 3 levels Achieve ocean views from the 3rd level Secure now, renovate or build later Occupy one unit, while renting the other unit Fully furnished Earn income by permanently letting both units, less than a 1% vacancy rate in Noosa area We are offering a short sharp auction campaign, purchasing a duplex site is rarely available, this offering won’t last long, so don’t hesitate.

A mere 3 minute walk will have you swimming at the beach. Sunshine Beach is an idyllic beach-side community, east of Noosa Heads. It is patrolled all year round and is home to some of the most expensive properties in Australia. You will enjoy taking part in the restaurant scene on offer plus you’ll be mixing with the friendly locals in no time. ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1 and 2 - 4 Douglas St, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 garage Auction: On-site Friday, 18 December, 9.30am Contact: Gillian McCauley, 0467 600 009 and Kym de Warren, 0412 325 421, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH NOOSA noosatoday.com.au

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Richardson&Wrench 6/39 Noosa Parade Noosa Heads 3 bed | 2 bath | 1 car

- North facing with Loft 3rd bedroom - Secure undercover parking - Fully furnished and air conditioned - Pool on site, stroll to the beach - High ceilings with recent upgrades Forthcoming Auction Open By Appointment

Frank Milat 0438 528 148

Shane McCauley 0403 646 930

532 ‘Sebel’ 32 Hastings Street Noosa Heads 1 bed | 1 bath | 1 car

- East facing for morning sun - Popular top floor location - Car park on Title - Opposite Noosa’s main beach - Strong holiday income & tax benefits Price Guide $850,000 Open By Appointment

Frank Milat 0438 528 148

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Shane McCauley 0403 646 930

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ATTRACTIVE WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY WITH a generous wide waterfront, this family home makes the most of its large scale and north-facing pool area to create an attractive entry level waterfront property.

The home is low maintenance and provides great privacy and master-suite separation.

Originally built in 1995 with a wide waterfrontage of 20 metres and 725sqm allotment.

Rendered exterior with colorbond roof, high ceilings on both levels and the home has a northern courtyard with pool, jetty and boat lift.

Upper and lower wrap around deck.

Great master-suite retreat with additional living space.

Secure entry and low maintenance gardens. Current 6 month tenancy in place. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 36 Seamount Quay, NOOSA WATERS Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment Contact: Imika Neylan, 0405 976 181 and Dan Neylan, 0412 764 370, DOWLING & NEYLAN

Richardson&Wrench 1/30 Grant Street, Noosa Heads 2 bed | 1 bath | 1 car

- Small block of only 3 townhouses.

- Extremely low body corporate rates.

- Currently tenanted producing a steady stream of income - Tranquil nature aspect & views from the upper level - Minutes to Noosa Junction, Main beach and Hastings St Auction On Site 2pm Friday 15 January Open Saturday 12.30pm - 1pm

Rick Daniel 0411 737 767

Proudly Richardson&Wrench Noosa | 07 5447 4499

‘The Best Reputation in Real Estate’

www.rwnoosa.com.au 23 Hastings Street, Noosa 12475897-SG51-20

Saltwater Avenue Noosa Waters – sold to down size to a luxury apartment.

We recommended the property be offered without a price and sent the property out to our client base resulting in multiple offers and a sale sight unseen.

Cooran Court Noosa Sound – sold to purchase an apartment in Melbourne and start travelling.

With an excellent track record of letting through our holiday business, we reached into our client base to sell off market quickly and quietly.

Orient Drive Sunrise Beach – sold to purchase and renovate a new home.

We utilised online Auction to secure 6 bidders selling to a buyer in London who saw the property via facetime viewing.

Helping people move forward.

Every day we are helping sellers take that next step, that new chapter in their lives. We know how to adapt to changing markets, we’ve been selling Noosa for over 40 years.

When it comes to performing in a buoyant market we offer the contacts and expertise to ensure your property is sold in a timely manner at a premium price.

Our results speak for themselves, play it safe, get a better result, list your property with Dowling Neylan.

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2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1 Car

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| Boutique block of only 8 apartments | Recently refurbished with quality fit-out | Pool, spa and BBQ in complex | Secure basement parking

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We believe in giving to our community, our clients and our colleagues.

We are honoured to have given our best in 2020 to:

Our entire team would like to thank all our sellers, buyers, lessors, tenants, trades and professional service providers for their continued support this year.

We wish you a wonderful festive season and look forward to assisting with all your property needs in 2021. wythes.com.au 36b Maple Street, Cooroy 07 5472 0033 sales@wythes.com.au

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• over 100 clients, who have sold and moved onto their next chapter.

• over 100 buyers, who moved into their Noosa Hinterland dream home.

• 64 lessors with 64 very happy new families calling their investment property home.

• all our valued lessors, who have had their investment property managed at the highest standard.

• our community, to help us all come together with resilience after a challenging year.

• our team, who have proven they can face any challenge and succeed!

REFINED LUXURY The Lumina Residences success story continues with the unveiling of L2.

Representing just fifteen boutique apartments, L2 delivers the finest in inspired living, perched amid Noosa’s most exclusive enclave, Settler’s Cove.

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Call 1300 10 10 50

L2 is the rarest of opportunities for owner-occupiers who value 5 Star resort living on the doorstep of Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach.

Lumina’s first stage sold entirely off the plan. Demand for L2 will be even stronger.

Every effort has been made to accurately describe the details of this development however this is a guide only. All marketing material, including models, illustrations and plans are indicative only.

All details were correct at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. This material is representative as a guide only and does not constitute an offer or inducement.

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32-36 The Anchorage Noosa Waters | Sold

29-31 The Peninsula Noosa Waters | $6,450,000

17 Seamount Quay Noosa Waters | $3,900,000

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We bought a home in Noosa without seeing it in person due to travel restrictions. Adrian made the whole process easy, including helping us find a lawyer to provide conveyancing.

The whole team at Reed & Co are extremely helpful and go above and beyond to make the property purchase easy. 10 out of 10 for great service to help a buyer.

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Spectacular designer home by Trevor Reitsma, built on 1099sqm Sophisticated single level living offers the ideal waterfront lifestyle Tw o g e n e r o u s l i v i n g s p a c e s h a v e s t u n n i n g v i e w s a c r o s s t h e c a n a l Striking Kitchen includes stone benchtops & butler’s pantry Choice of covered outdoor entertaining by the pool & waterfront Attractive inground pool & oversized double garage with workshop Quiet location, walk to Noosa River shopping, cafes & restaurants

SAM PLUMMER 0412 585 494

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POTENTIAL AWAITS IN THIS SERENE PROPERTY NESTLED on a large lot against a lush backdrop of the natural bushland and glistening waterways of Lake Weyba is this exquisite home. Subtle in its sophistication and gentle in its opulence, this is a home that is refined and elegant yet also functional and perfectly suited to quality family living.

The sprawling layout offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study and multiple living areas. Whether you want to host friends, relax with your morning coffee or indulge in quiet escape, there is a space to suit every mood and occasion.

A quality kitchen sits in the heart of the home where the new owners can enjoy views over the lounge, dining room and family room as well as out to the grand alfresco. A glistening pool is ready for summer and there is also a front courtyard where you can relax in complete privacy.

The long list of extra features includes ducted air-conditioning, electric front gates, an attached double garage. Both the guest bedroom and the study have private entrances, opening them up to a wide range of uses from private guest accommodation to a home-business base.

The expansive 2,143sqm block is one of the largest residential holdings in Noosa Heads, ensures a peaceful and private lifestyle for those who prefer a sense of

seclusion and serenity, with loads of room for a shed to store all your toys.

This exceptional abode is located just 5 minutes from the world-famous Hastings Street and Noosa Junction and within walking distance of the popular Noosa Farmers’ Markets with fresh produce and hot coffee ready and waiting every weekend. For those who like to stay active, the Noosa National Park is only moments away and you are also close to the prestigious Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 19 Habitat Place, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,849,500 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Nathan Howie, 0414 424 333, NOOSA ESTATE AGENTS (NEA) noosatoday.com.au

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INCOME OR LIFESTYLE? WHY NOT BOTH! WITH two homes on 2.46 hectares (approx. 6 acres) of lush, rolling hillside, this enchanting hinterland property is ideal for an investor, dual living arrangement or creating an income from Airbnb-style accommodation.

One home was built in 2016 and features an air-conditioned, open plan living area opening onto a wide timber deck, where you can enjoy long-range views across the property to the distant ranges.

This home also has an office and the three bedrooms have built-in robes. The modern bathroom has a shower, bath and separate toilet. There’s also 5Kw of solar panels (serving both homes), a double lock-up shed, partial fencing, waste water treatment plant and approximately 10,000 gallons of water storage.

The second home is a character-filled timber cottage boasting pine raked ceilings, brush box floors and those stunning mountain views. Downstairs includes living, dining and family areas plus the kitchen, which features timber benchtops,

gas cooking and lovely views across the property. There are also 2 bedrooms, laundry, and a bathroom, with shower, bath and separate toilet. Upstairs, the main bedroom boasts an ensuite with a deep spa bath overlooking the tranquil rural scenery.

This home has its own garage, workshop and 10,000 gallons of water storage.

Both homes are currently tenanted and

are separate enough to offer complete privacy, yet close enough for family or guests to move between them. This property has excellent potential for sustainable living, with a fruit orchard in place including oranges, lemons, limes, mandarins, mangoes, bananas and mulberries.

Although secluded enough to provide a peaceful rural lifestyle, it’s less than 20

minutes to the schools, shops and cafes of delightful Cooroy village or 30 minutes to Gympie. Or spend the day lazing on the beach or shopping at Noosa Heads and be home to your hinterland haven in 40 minutes.

With its versatile living and income options it will suit a range of buyers, so don’t delay arranging your inspection. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 653 Kenilworth Skyring Creek Road, RIDGEWOOD Description: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 garage Inspect: Saturday, 19 December, 11.45am - 12.30pm Price: Offers over $945,000 Contact: Kess Prior, kess@hinternoosa.com.au 0404 344 399 or Graham Smith, grahams@hinternoosa.com.au 0408 874 888, HINTERNOOSA

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There’s still time to inspect - Auction is this Friday!

Originally built in mid-1960’s, renovator’s delight Approximately 10 minutes to Kenilworth Don’t say we didn’t warn you, this will be value!

Auction 18th Dec on site at 11am Open House: Friday 10:30 - 11am Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au Sheridan Hodgetts 0419 491 448 sheridan@hinternoosa.com.au

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THE choice is yours whether to renovate or detonate and start again, either way this will be excellent buying.

Originally built on site in the mid 1960’s, the home has high ceilings, timber floors and timber casement windows, and an airconditioned main bedroom.

Yes there is work to be done, however that is where the opportunity lies to add value.

The level 926m2 block is surrounded by a larger acreage and is set amongst real peace and quiet where the air is fresh and clean. Established gardens and some fruit trees.

Situated approximately 25 minutes to Cooroy and 20 minutes Eumundi in the Noosa hinterland and about 10 minutes to the delightful Sunshine Coast regional town of Kenilworth.

So why not take a drive and check this one out at any of the open homes prior to auction day. Don’t say we didn’t warn you; this will be value.

Features:

· Renovate or detonate, your choice · Level land surrounded by larger acreage · Airconditioned main bedroom · Timber floors and casement windows · 5000g rainwater storage · Deceased estate must be sold · This will be value ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 157 Oakey Creek Road, GHEERULLA Description: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Inspect: Friday, 18 December from 10.30am-11am Auction: On site Friday, 18 December, 11am Contact: Jeanette Catalano, jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au 0422 923 851 and Sheridan Hodgetts, sheridan@hinterno, HINTERNOOSA noosatoday.com.au

Thinking about selling?

Jeanette and Mario can help you make the right move.

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD in TWO weeks

SOLD

37 Arnlyn Court, Cooroy

16 Fantail Crescent, Cooroy

1 South Eden Court, Cooroy

10 Blueberry Lane, Eumundi

SOLD in TWO weeks

SOLD

SOLD at AUCTION

SOLD

10 Crescent Road, Eumundi

10 Gerrygone Place, Pomona

215-217 Sunrise Road, Eumundi

64 Leggetts Loop, Kin Kin

Also SOLD by Jeanette: 312 Lake Macdonald Drive, Lake Macdonald SOLD Unit 39, Cooroy Business Park, Cooroy SOLD 12 Langfeldt Road, Belli Park SOLD 2/3C Kauri Street, Cooroy SOLD 1/3C Kauri Street, Cooroy SOLD

93 Highfield Rise, Pomona SOLD 108 Black Mtn Range Rd, Black Mtn SOLD in three weeks 96 Black Mtn Range Rd, Black Mtn SOLD in under 1 week 16 Forest Acres Drive, Lake Macdonald SOLD 11 Wilkes Lane, Eumundi SOLD

How can we help you?

Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au Mario Catalano 0400 613 879 mario@hinternoosa.com.au

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LOCATION, PRIVACY, SOPHISTICATION EMBRACE effortless living in the very heart of central Sunshine Beach, just 300-metres to village hub and three minutes’ walk to the surf club and beach, with the purchase of this elegant ground floor apartment in the much-admired and exceptionally well-located ‘Trieste’ complex.

Boasting privacy and a lush leafy outlook from the expansive north-east facing terrace, the apartment comprises two bedrooms, two bathrooms plus powder room, open plan living, well-equipped kitchen, separate laundry, and secure basement parking for one vehicle plus 3m2 storage.

Immaculate throughout, presentation is pristine, with features such as split system air-conditioning, ceiling fans, Karndean laminate timber look flooring in living, 2-pac cabinetry, stone benches, Bosch stainless steel appliances including induction cooktop, built-in cabinetry in lounge, access from master to terrace with privacy shutters, floor to ceiling tiles in bathrooms separate bath and shower in main bathroom, security intercom, and ample storage.

Whether purchasing as a holiday investment or permanent sea-change, this apartment provides an enviable

coastal lifestyle of the highest calibre; private, spacious, stylish, and easy-care, it embodies timeless appeal and will still look first-class in the years ahead…

Residents and guests of ‘Trieste’ have access to a sundrenched communal pool and sunbathing terrace, and a delightful BBQ gazebo amongst the glorious verdant leafy gardens. An attractive, architecturally designed building, it has great street appeal, and is well maintained to always look amazing!

Just the easiest of strolls to the boutique cafes of Duke Street, the surf club, local shops, parks, and patrolled swimming; the car can stay securely parked onsite, and yes you can have that extra drink (or two), no worrying about Ubers or designated drivers, it’s all on your doorstep to savour.

The Sunshine Beach market is currently undergoing unprecedented levels of activity, with demand well and truly outstripping supply. This is a one NOT to miss out on, it offers the complete Sunshine experience and lifestyle.

Features: Expansive ground floor apartment in central location Open plan living, modern 2-pac kitchen,

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· North-east facing terrace overlooks lush, leafy gardens · Quality fixtures and fittings throughout, tasteful decor · Secure basement parking for 1 vehicle + storage · Sun-drenched communal pool, gardens and barbecue gazebo

· 3-minute walk to village dining, surf club and beach · Elegant, much-admired ‘Trieste’ complex of 10 · An enviable Sunshine lifestyle that keeps on giving · Hurry to secure - this is exceptional in every sense! ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 3/33 Elanda Street, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: Offers over $950,000 Inspect: Saturday, 19 December, 11am-11.45am Contact: Kathy Wise, 0407 968 300, SUNSHINE BEACH REAL ESTATE 28 NOOSA TODAY

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NOOSA BEACHSIDE BOUTIQUE REALTORS

BELMORE BEACHSIDE BEAUTY 51 BELMORE TERRACE, SUNSHINE BEACH

A3 B2 C2 It’s with great pleasure we offer to the market this classic plantation style beach house. Situated high on exclusive Belmore Terrace, the residence is set back on a 741sqm block and enjoys ocean views while maintaining the utmost privacy courtesy of a large, elevated setback from the street.

• Large ocean views, generous 741m2 block • The home boasts ocean views in its current position set back from the street, with lush gardens • Multiple entertaining areas, open plan living, Large deck • This property is within 100 metres of direct beach access onto the golden sands of Sunshine’s patrolled beach INSPECT

SAT 19 DEC 11-11.45AM

FOR SALE CONTACT AGENT

AGENT ROB SPENCER 0408 710 556

SWEEPING VIEWS, EXCLUSIVE ENTERPRISE! 4 ENTERpRISE STREEET, SuNSHINE BEACH

A4 B2 C3 D This elegant Stephen Kidd designed lifestyle residence located in one of Sunshine Beach’s most exclusive streets, opposite Noosa National Park and just a short walk to the beach, offers expansive family-sized living across two levels.

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Showcasing sweeping ocean views incorporating Lions Head Three living areas + formal dining Adjacent to pathway to Seaview Terrace Be the FIRST to be only the SECOND owner of this magnificent lifestyle residence...a veritable ‘Sunshine Secret’, once discovered it is tightly held onto!

INSPECT

SAT 19 DEC 12-12.45PM

FOR SALE OFFERS OVER $3M

AGENT PIP COVELL 0418 714 744 ROB SPENCER 0408 710 556

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Agent Time

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Boreen Point

Noosa Springs

Saturday 19th December

Saturday 19th December

9.30 - 10.00am 1.00 - 1.30pm

20Toolara Street 18 Orchard Ave

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10.30 - 11.00am

764/61 Noosa Springs Dve

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$1,750,000

Universal Properties 0419 883 499

11.15 - 11.45am

731/61 Noosa Springs Dve

3

2

2

$1,650,000

Universal Properties 0419 883 499

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2

1

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0491 046 645

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880 Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880

Noosaville Eumundi

Friday 18th December 12.00 - 12.30pm

Friday 18th December 12.30 - 1.00pm

7A Crescent Road

3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0499 483 049

Noosa Heads Thursday 17th December 11.00 - 11.30am

1/40-42 Grant Street

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Auction

1/40-42 Grant Street

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1

Auction

Saturday 19th December 9.00 - 9.30am

2/34 James Street

2

2

1

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0400 084 975

10.00 - 10.30am

3/34 James St

2

2

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$699,000

Robert James Realty 0412 789 054

10.00 - 10.30am

2/27 Edward Street

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3

Price Guide $2.2 Million

Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

10.00 - 10.45am

4/19-21 Russell Street

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2

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Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653

11.00 - 12.00pm

100/73 HiltonTerrace

2

2

1

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0491 046 645

12.00 - 12.30pm

1/181 GympieTerrace

3

2

2

$2,250,000

Dowling Neylan 0409 685 211

1/159 GympieTerrace

2

1+

1

$850,000

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

2

2

1

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0400 084 975

5

3

2 O/O $3,000,000 Considered

9 Genoa Court

4

2

2 AUCTION Friday 15 January Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

11.30 - 12.00pm

32 Mermaid Quay

3

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

4.30 - 5.00pm

2Topsails Place

4

4

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0447 263 663

4

2

2 AUCTION Friday 15 January Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

Laguna Real Estate 0400 084 975

Friday 18th December 11.00 - 11.30am

100/73 HiltonTerrace

Laguna Real Estate 0400 084 975 1.00 - 1.30pm

Wednesday 23rd December

Saturday 19th December

10.00 - 10.30am 10.00 - 10.30am

4 Hollyhock Cres

5

2

3

O/Over $1,200,000

Laguna Real Estate 0491 046 645

10.00 - 11.00am

1/40-42 Grant Street

2

1

1

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0400 084 975

12.30 - 1.00pm

1/30 Grant Street

2

1

1 AUCTION Friday 15 January Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

2/34 James Street

Noosa Waters Friday 18th December 12.00 - 1.00pm

1.00 - 2.00pm

817/100 Resort Drive

2

2

1

$685,000

1.00 - 1.30pm

126/32 Hastings Street

1

1

1 AUCTION Friday 15 January Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499 10.00 - 10.30am

Noosa Sound Saturday 19th December 10.00 - 10.30am

6/7 Peza Court

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653

7 Mermaid Quay

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

Saturday 19th December

Wednesday 23rd December 3

2

1

$1,379,000

Dowling Neylan 0405 976 181 12.00 - 12.30pm

9 Genoa Court

Time

Address

A B C

Price Guide

Agent Time

Address

Peregian Beach

A B C

OPEN HOMES

Price Guide

Agent

Auction Diary

Saturday 19th December

Boreen Point 11.00 - 11.30am

19 Gouldian Court

4

3

2

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0419 757 770

Saturday 19th December 9.30 - 10.00am

Ridgewood

653 Kenilworth Skyring Ck

-

-

-

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880

3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0499 483 049

2

1

1

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0400 084 975

AUCTION

Eumundi

Saturday 19th December 11.45 - 12.30pm

20Toolara Street

6

3

4

Offers Over $945,000

Hinternoosa 0408 874 888

Friday 18th December 1.00 - 1.30pm

Sunrise Beach

7a Crescent Road

Noosa Heads

Saturday 19th December

Saturday 19th December

10.00 - 10.45am

6/14 Sobraon Street

2

1

1

Contact Agent

Sunshine Beach Real Estate 07 5447 2999

11.30 - 12.00pm

18 Werita Court

3

2

2

Contact Agent

Laguna Real Estate 0491 185 774

10.00 - 11.00am

1/40-42 Grant Street

Friday 15th January 1.00 - 1.30pm

126/32 Hastings Street

1

1

1

Sunshine Beach

2.00 - 2.30pm

1/30 Grant Street

2

1

1 AUCTION Friday 15 January Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

Friday 18th December

Noosaville

9.15 - 9.30am

1&2/4 Douglas Street

6

4

2

AUCTION Friday 18 Dec

Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

Saturday 19th December

Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

Saturday 19th December 11.00 - 12.00pm

100/73 HiltonTerrace

2

2

1

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0491 046 645

11.00 - 11.30am

4/19-21 Russell Street

2

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653

2

2

1

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0400 084 975

4

2

2 AUCTION Friday 15 January Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

11.00 - 11.45am

51 BelmoreTce

3

2

2

Contact Agent

Sunshine Beach Real Estate 07 5447 2999

11.00 - 11.45am

3/33 Elanda Street

2

2

1

O/O $950,000

Sunshine Beach Real Estate 07 5447 2999 10.00 - 11.00am

12.00 - 12.45pm

4 Enterprise Street

4

2

3

Offers Over 3M

Sunshine Beach Real Estate 07 5447 2999

1.00 - 1.45pm

7/2 Parkedge Road

3

2

2

By Negotiation

Sunshine Beach Real Estate 07 5447 2999

Saturday 2nd January 2/34 James Street

Friday 15th January 3.00 - 3.30pm

9 Genoa Court

Noosa Waters Tewantin

Saturday 19th December

Friday 18th December 12.00 - 1.00pm

21 Livingstone Street

4

2

2

Offers Invited

12.00 - 12.30pm

32 Mermaid Quay

3

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0447 263 663

5.00 - 5.30pm

2Topsails Place

4

4

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0447 263 663

6

4

2

AUCTION

Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

4

2

2 AUCTION Friday 15 January Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

Robert James Realty 0416 866 919

Sunshine Beach Saturday 19th December Friday 18th December 9.00 - 9.30am

24 Homestead Drive

4

2

2 O/Over $660K Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163

10.00 - 10.45am

29/159 Moorindil

2

1

2

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163

11.00 - 11.30am

103 Goodwin Street

4

2

2 AUCTION Friday 15 January Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

12.00 - 1.00pm

21 Livingstone Street

4

2

2

$439,000

Offers Invited

9.30 - 10.00am

1&2/4 Douglas Street

Tewantin Friday 15th January

Robert James Realty 0416 866 919 12.00 - 12.30pm

103 Goodwin Street

HOME FOCUS

A NEW ERA IN NOOSAVILLE LUXURY NOLA features six Chris Clout designed townhomes that redefine coastal resort style. Nola is a new pinnacle in private villas, in one of Australia’s most desired riverside locations.

Coastal addresses don’t come any more desired than Nola. Nola Residences are opulent two-storey townhomes at the forefront of Noosaville’s bright new era.

Nola has been designed to maximise its supreme vantage, with an elegance that befits the natural deep blues of the river and the world famous precinct that surrounds it.

Nola is tucked just off the river in a private, exclusive enclave, presenting an enviable lifestyle in idyllic surrounds where life can be as lazy as the river, or as vibrant as the surf it flows into.

Multi-Award-winning designer Chris Clout has created an exclusive living space to honour this prized, world-class location. The vision with each residence is to deliver the ultimate in space, light and livability. Nola has been designed with clean coastal lines that feature Chris Clout’s signature of open plan resort living, natural light, and creative indoor/outdoor luxury.

Nola’s bespoke design and construction seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living. It follows a bold yet minimalist design that reduces footprint without sacrificing aesthetics and privacy.

Expansive balconies blur the line between outdoor and indoor living.

Elevated, luxurious pool area that’s both secure and private.

Secure access and intercom.

Spacious, private courtyards.

Landscaped barbecue area.

Entertainment areas built for al fresco dining.

Native landscaped outdoor spaces.

Generous and creative storage space.

Convenient study nook or recess.

Every aspect of Nola has been meticulously assembled, to deliver interiors of refined quality, beauty and luxury. Nola Residences provide a level of elegance and convenience that goes beyond anything previously offered in Noosaville. With high end, jaw dropping finishes, each residence is blessed with interior design that’s much more than functional art; Nola is built for living.

The focus of Nola’s superior fittings is to complement the living space with painstaking and meticulous workmanship.

The attention to detail within each residence comprises state-of- the-art construction, technology and fixtures.

Interiors have been executed in a cool coastal palette, together with native oak flooring, stone benchtops and porcelain tiles. It’s an ultra-luxurious aesthetic to

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match your personal style and interior furnishings.

Each residence is a spacious, opulently appointed sanctuary, where form meets function, and where the built environment marries seamlessly with the natural environment. Nola’s unique floorplan brings the outside in, with; private courtyards, sprawling decks, and entertainment areas of distinction.

In recent years, Noosaville has emerged with a take on Noosa sophistication that is fast over-shadowing other precincts within the shire.

Noosaville’s unique style reflects the river itself – calm, colourful and connected.

It’s a way of life that flows naturally from the built environment to the natural environment, with a distinct focus on lavish spatial design.

With such an unprecedented location comes unprecedented access to Noosa’s natural assets and the best in cosmopolitan coastal living. In this prized corner of Noosaville you are never far from famous restaurants and boutiques, whether by boat, by foot or by car. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 2-4 Nola Street, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: From $2.1m Inspect: By appointment Contact: Nic Hunter 0421 785 512, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE 32 NOOSA TODAY

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noosatoday.com.au

HOME FOCUS

DESIGNER NOOSA RIVER GEM RIGHT on the highly sought after Gympie Terrace, this gorgeous townhouse has stunning Noosa River views. Renovated and beautifully presented, with stylish furnishings included in the sale. Currently a very successful Airbnb rental, the guests comments are overwhelmingly complimentary.

On entry downstairs finds a delightful light filled Hampton Style open plan lounge dining and kitchen areas with stacker doors which lead out to the fully fenced private courtyard. The chef’s kitchen features gas cooktop over the 900ml oven, loads of storage and stone bench-tops.

Upstairs finds two generous carpeted bedrooms and the main glamorous bathroom featuring twin vanities and stone benchtops.

The upstairs balcony takes in the fabulous views and experience of the pristine Noosa River.

Air-conditioned with ceiling fans, stylish shutters throughout, and a powder room conveniently located on the ground floor.

The complex provides a full size tennis court, sauna, spa and a swimming pool with onsite management available if required.

Gympie Terrace and the Noosa River precinct abound in exciting restaurants, boutiques and water activities.

An exceptional property, ideal for permanent living or as an exciting holiday home. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1/159 Gympie Terrace, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 1+ bathroom, 1 garage Price: $850,000 Inspect: Saturday, 1.00pm - 1.30pm Contact: Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE noosatoday.com.au

Friday, 18 December, 2020

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NOOSA TODAY 33

AUCTion on SiTe SAT 19 DeC 10Am

Available For Purchase At Last!

20 TooLArA ST, Boreen PoinT • Held for over 50 years by the one family, now available for sale!

• Located in the highest section of Boreen Point; fully cleared allotment • Corner position with outstanding views of the lake • Stroll to local amenities; surrounded by village serenity • Conveniently located metres from launching your boat or kayak • 15 mins to Tewantin facilities, then 5 mins to famous Noosaville

AUCTion On Site Sat 19 Dec 10am VieW Sat 9.30-10am

www.lagunarealestate.com.au

roger omdahl 0412 043 880

River Frontage Rare 60 acres

2A 2B

20-74 Noosa RiveR DRive, Noosa NoRth shoRe • Price adjustment- who will be the astute new owner?

• Huge potential for relaxed lifestyle- Get away from it all • Easy gateway to Fraser Island and the Great Sandy National Park • 5 mins drive to the local hotel, entertaining options & huge equestrian centre • Access by vehicular ferry or minutes boat ride from Tewantin, Noosaville • Subject to Council approval the property would suit “small nature based tourism”, “resort”, “short term accommodation” ventures

FoR saLe $2,200,000 vieW

By Appointment

www.lagunarealestate.com.au

Roger omdahl 0412 043 880

Noosa Glades And Loving It!

2A 1B 2C

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29/159 MoorINdIL Street, tewANtIN • Open plan casual living, main entry via a sunroom • Kitchen with sunny north eastern aspect, adjacent to spacious living room • 2 double bedrooms, both with built in robes, ceiling fans • Main with access to two-way bathroom • Private rear courtyard, substantial shed, plus a smaller one • Shaded carport allows for outdoor dining, entertaining and cover for 2 small cars • Community pool, tennis court, BBQ area, Low Body Corp Fees

For SALe $439,000 VIew Sat 10-10.45am

www.lagunarealestate.com.au

warren evans 0428 711 163

AUctIoN oN SIte SAt 19 Dec 12PM

Relax And Spoil Yourself In Noosa

2A 2B 1C

100/73 HIltoN tce, NooSAvIlle • 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom & home office or media area townhouse • Easy walk or bike ride to all that Noosa has to offer • 3 tropical style pools (1 heated), 2 spas (1 heated), sauna room • On-site restaurant and bar 5 BBQ areas for your enjoyment • Floodlit full-sized tennis court • Children’s fully equipped games room • Bus transport outside the Resort to access all areas of Noosa

FoR SAle On Site Sat 19 Dec 12pm vIeW Sat 11-12pm

D les Miller 0491 046 645

Jack Jackson 0406 953 304

www.lagunarealestate.com.au

Easy Like Sunday Morning!

3A 2B 2C

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18 WErita Court, SunriSE BEaCh • Solid family home sitting proudly at the top end of a quiet cul de sac • Open plan kitchen/dining/family opening to pool and garden • Kitchen boasts plenty of bench space and cupboards • Separate lounge retreat with stunning views from the bay window • Large master bedroom features an ensuite and walk in robe • Two generous sized double bedrooms with ceiling fans • Neutral décor, air conditioning and inground pool

For SaLE Contact Agent ViEW Sat 11.30am-12pm Chrissie Baker 0491 185 774

www.lagunarealestate.com.au

aucTioN oN SiTE SaT 19 dEc 11aM

Prime Noosa Location - Walk To Everything!

2A 1B 1C

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1/40-42 GraNT STrEET, NooSa HEadS • Investment Opportunity with good returns right in the heart of Noosa • Ground floor, one level apartment, fully furnished and immaculately presented • Two generous bedrooms with built-in robes, overlooking tranquil pool area • Open plan living opening onto courtyard with private pool access and garden • Single car space with additional off-street parking for your family & friends • Only 5 minutes stroll either way to Hastings Street, Main Beach or Noosa Junction

aucTioN On Site Sat 19 Dec 11am ViEW Fri 11-11.30am Sat 10-11am

www.lagunarealestate.com.au

Sharon McLure 0400 084 975

aUCtioN oN site sat 2 JaN 11am

Welcome Home!

2A 2B 1C

2/34 James street, Noosaville • Rare free standing villa perfect for permanent residency • Lovely and light filled with high ceilings and skylights • Renovated kitchen with modern custom made cabinetry • Good sized bedrooms, main with ensuite and terrace • Newly installed decking and private outdoor retreat • Short stroll to all that pristine Noosa River has on offer

For sale On Site Sat 2 Jan 11am vieW Sat 9-9.30am Wed 10-10.30am

www.lagunarealestate.com.au

sharon mclure 0400 084 975