Noosa Today - 4th November 2022

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Gentle’s Tri domination continues

Ashleigh Gentle has continued her domi nance of the women’s race at the Garmin Noosa Triathlon, winning an incredible ninth title in 10 years, while Charlie Quin claimed his first win in the men’s race, set ting a new course record on the way to vic tory.

Gentle crossed the finish line on Noosa Parade in 1:57:26, just over a minute ahead of Amelia Watkinson, with Hannah Knigh ton third.

“I guess Noosa Tri’s been in the back of my mind all year, it’s always one that I really look forward to,” Gentle said.

“I felt pretty calm and relaxed heading into the race but, you know, once you get on the start line, you know you have to really focus. Every race I come here always pans out really differently, different competitors each year coming in and with some re ally great strengths pushing me to the end, that’s for sure.”

Cable connection

By Phil Jarratt

With surprisingly little fanfare, the world’s first communications submarine cable and land ing station to be funded by local government opened for business in Maroochydore in Sep tember, providing Queensland’s first direct international data and telecommunications connection to global markets.

And, according to several sources in the information and communications technol ogy industry, the $35 million Sunshine Coast Council and Queensland Government joint investment is already close to putting the Sun shine Coast International Broadband Network in the black, with the completion of the sale of

the landing station and data centre to ASX-list ed operator NEXTDC for $8 million, and other big commercial deals on the table.

The council’s investment of $20 million in the project was topped up by $15 million from the state’s Jobs and Regional Growth Fund, and, as Mayor Mark Jamieson told an elite gathering of the world’s leading undersea ca ble experts and operators in Noosa last week, the project is forecast to deliver nearly 900 new jobs and stimulate $927 million in new invest ment in the region.

Graham Evans, chairman of the Interna tional Cable Protection Committee, told Noo sa Today that Mayor Jamieson had given the

executive committee of the ICPC a glowing report of prospects for this historic new busi ness model within the $27.5 billion industry that transmits all of the world’s internet data.

The project has delivered the first direct landing into Queensland of a new international fibre optic submarine cable, providing Austra lia’s fastest data and telecommunications trans mission speeds to Asia and the second fastest to the USA, following a lucky break when the Australian Communications Media Authority issued a permit for it just as the RTI Connec tivity company was building a 9600-kilometre submarine cable between Japan, Guam and Australia South. It turned out a 550-kilometre

branch could feasibly and affordably connect the JGA cable to a new landing station at Ma roochydore. And with the cost of the JGA cable estimated at more than $450 million, $35 mil lion for the branch seemed a bargain.

The branch cable connects to the network at a purpose-built landing station adjacent to the new Maroochydore City Centre. The land ing station has been built with the capacity to accommodate up to four submarine cables, futureproofing that will ensure additional ca bles can be connected quickly and efficiently.

PHIL JARRATT explains the booming global industry and the Sunshine Coast’s part in it onpages4-5.

Ashleigh Gentle winning the 2022 Garmin Noosa Triathlon.

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The Queensland Government on Mon day lifted the Public Health Emergency Declaration which had formed the basis of the Covid-19 response since it was made on 29 January 2020.

At the time, modelling suggested more than 10,000 lives would be lost to the disease in Queensland through com munity transmission and restrictions were put in place.

Since vaccination targets were reached and borders reopened, almost 2280 lives have been lost.

At its peak, there were 1123 hospi tal beds occupied by Covid patients in Queensland, 54 in ICU. This week there were 92 in public hospitals and three in ICU.

New legislation passed this week enables the Chief Health Officer power until 31 October 2023 to issue a pub lic health direction only if satisfied it is reasonably necessary to respond to a serious risk to the public health system or the community from Covid-19 or to effect decisions of National Cabinet or advice from national advisory bodies.

Last month a report prepared by a panel of experts on the response to Co vid in Australia was published in The Lancet.

It found movement restrictions were effective, but their implementation re quires careful consideration of adverse impacts;diseasemodellingwasvaluable, but its limitations should be acknowl edged; the absence of national data requires re-assessment of national sur veillance structures; the use of pathogen genomics and novel vaccine technology was demonstrated; decision-making that is evidence informed and consulta tive is essential to maintain trust; major system weaknesses in the residential aged-care sector require fix ing; and adequate infection prevention and control frameworks are critically important.

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Fight to halt coastal grab

Marcus Beach Bushcare Association and Peregian Beach Community Association have joined forces to call on Noosa Council to take immediate action to stop residents from ex panding their properties into beach reserves and degrading the natural habitat.

The groups’ presidents Judy Tulloch and Barry Cotterell, joined by consultant ecolo gist Chris Hansen voiced their concerns, along with a supporting petition, in a deputation to council’s Ordinary meeting last Thursday.

MBBA president Judy Tulloch said the groups had been contacted by members of the community after their calls to council to take action had gone unanswered and their own attempt to gauge community reaction to the issue through a petition had achieved almost unanimous support from participants.

We’re asking for a proactive approach from council to show leadership in maintaining coastal and other reserves, she said.

“We need clear policies and procedures and resources to implement them. It’s an opera tional matter. It does not need public consul tation or a report of the coastal management plan to be completed before action is taken,“ she said.

Chris Hansen described the beachside dunes that were being impacted by encroach ment as critical components that provide a res ervoir of sand to replenish beaches following a storm surge or high tide erosion event, a bar rier to further invasion and essential habitat for wildlife including glossy black cockatoos.

“They should be treated as important and delicate ecosystems,“ he said.

“We are talking about private encroach ment on the dunes, on public land for which Council is trustee,“ PBCA president Barry Cot terell said.

“Council, by inaction, risks breaching its Trustee responsibilities and Council approval of excessive site coverage is encouraging en croachment.“

Mr Cotterell said privately owned barbe cues, play equipment, chairs and tables, lawn, stairs, private access paths and non-native plants had been identified on public dunes and all adversely impacted the dunes.

“People need to access the dunes to use the beaches but there is a State Planning Policy (SPP) which needs to be complied with and that Policy regulates encroachments and in frastructure,“ he said.

“The eastern beaches’ communities have been trying to get Council to act on private in frastructure and encroachments on the dunes

for years without success.

“Volunteers have worked for years to re move escaped and introduced weed pests and to replant native species with limited Council assistance.

“Encroachments, on the other hand, fre quently remove natives species and introduce weeds as well as infrastructure for private use.

“There are individuals who live abutting this precious public land who respect and con tribute to dune management. They are not the problem.

“The problem is caused by land owners act

ing in their private interest without authority or understanding of the damage they cause.

“Private infrastructure on the dunes with Private Keep Out signs have been reported to Local Laws who have partly acted and then backed off because they say that Council does not have a policy.

“PBCA, in November 2020, wrote a SPP compliant policy and sent it to Council but we continue to be told to wait for the Foreshore Management Plan.

“Well, we know that it exists but is still not public and, worse still, not implemented and apparently again deferred. Meanwhile, detri mental private infrastructure and encroach ment continues to occur.

“Council inaction over the years has al lowed many examples of serious dunal in frastructure and encroachment, especially at Sunshine Beach, which Council appears afraid to confront. Neighbours are now apparently pointing to the encroachments to justify fur ther encroachments.

“Infrastructure can be appropriate when it provides the community access to the beach and the view and is located at a public beach access, provided it is appropriately built, relo catable and sited as far back from the high tide mark as is possible.

“It can be privately built and funded but must benefit the community.

“Its siting should also recognise the need to avoid dunal erosion and damage to flora.

“Planting on the dunes should only occur with Council approval and with appropriate native species.

“As Council staff are blaming a lack of policy for this debacle, we ask Councillors to make a policy, but then to require staff to get out of the office and implement it before it is too late.

“The alternative is to again delay and defer resulting in further damage and the commu nity can continue to be disappointed.“

GoFundMe for Harvison family tops $60,000

Long-time Eumundi locals Katie and Trent Harvison recently lost their home in a house fire during a time of deep grief.

Paramedics and multiple fire and res cue crews were on scene of the house fire on Cook Street in the tight-knit commu nity of Eumundi at 5.48am on Sunday 16 October.

Since then, a GoFundMe campaign has been started by friends and family, which has raised more than $60,000.

Campaign organiser Kirsty Harvison said, “The chaos of losing their beloved home in a time of deep grief has so many short-term and long-term consequences and challenges.“

“This is a place for all of us wanting to help and not knowing where to start. By providing funds, Trent, Katie and Tilly will be able to make their own choices about what they need when they have lost so much.

“Please know the immense apprecia tion and deep gratitude that is felt for every ounce of kindness that has been extended to this beautiful trio.“

To donate to this much-loved local fam ily visit gofundme.com/f/The-Harvos

The much-loved family left a sign in front of the home, writing in chalk, ‘Everyone is safe. Thank you for caring’.

Community groups call for action to stop residents encroaching on public sand dunes.

Our undersea link connects

By Phil Jarratt

Global telecommunications had its humble beginnings in 1858 when two battleships met in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and con nected the two ends of a 4000 kilometre cable, allowing Europe and North America to com municate via telegraph.

Since then, many hundreds of undersea ca bles have been laid, and continue to prolifer ate around the world, but it seems bizarre that such a seemingly antiquated delivery system, rather than satellites, or something invented last week, still serves as the backbone of the in ternet and the messaging systems used across the world.

And while traders have moved money around the known world since Roman times, now, just one high-volume user, the Belgian money mover SWIFT, facilitates more than 45 million financial messages and US$5 trillion in money transfers per day via the 1.3 million ki lometre spaghetti network of undersea or sub marine fibre optic cables.

Who knew that all of this was happen ing along the mountains and valleys of the world’s seabeds? Certainly not this writer, who laboured under the delusion that emails and Tweets mysteriously bounced around off sat ellites for a nanosecond or two before being delivered.

But two events last week made me realise the full extent of the undersea traffic and the complex management of it, made more perti nent to our region since the opening of the $35 million Sunshine Coast International Broad band Network cable and landing station and data centre in Maroochydore in September connected us directly to the world via a 550-ki lometre branch cable from the main cable be tween Tokyo and Sydney.

The first was worldwide interest over recent weeks in the security of the submarine cable infrastructure in the face of suspected Russian sabotage of two gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea, and media speculation as to what impact simi lar acts might have on submarine telecommu nications infrastructure.

The second was meeting a jovial Brit named Graham Evans, a marine geoscientist of some 44 years’ experience who, with his Indonesianborn wife, divides his time between a property at Doonan and an apartment in Singapore while travelling the world as one of the key figures in the $27.5 billion global submarine communications industry.

Since 1990 he has been regarded as one of the leading experts in cable route planning and survey, and is managing director of subsea cable business for EGS Survey Group, the mul tinational that helped develop the Sunshine Coast project up to building stage.

Graham also represents EGS on the ex ecutive of the International Cable Protection Committee, for which he is currently serving his second term as chair, and is one of the rea sons why the first face to face ICPC Executive Commit tee meeting since 2019 was held in Noosa last week. Graham makes no apologies for the fact that the executive strives to hold its meetings in exotic locales (the last one was in St Lucia),

and if you happen to live in such a place, why not bring it home?

But if that makes the ICPC sound frivolous, it is anything but.

Attendees at the Noosa meeting included most of the 17 elected members of the com mittee, the ICPC Secretariat, International Law Advisor, United Nations representative and Marine Environmental Advisor, who over three long days thrashed out the issues of the day and received a presentation on the future of the local application from Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson.

Founded in 1958, exactly a century after the first undersea communications cable was laid, the ICPC was originally quite a small club of academics and experts in seabed activities, but in 2010 in response to the growth of the industry, the rules were changed and the or ganisation opened up to companies involved in submarine cables.

Says Graham Evans: “Anyone actively in volved in the subsea communications indus try can now join ICPC, and we currently have 185 member companies and organisations, including the Australian Government, from 60 countries, representing 97 per cent of the world’s telecommunications cable owner ship.”

When we met for coffee in Noosaville after the conclusion of the executive committee meetings, Graham was affable and under standing of the astounding depth of my ig norance of his industry (“Oh, I get that all the time”) and agreed to help me interpret my re search.

But first we had to address the elephant on the Grind terrace, being the increasing media

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hysteria about the seabed becoming the next battlefield in a Cold War that is approaching lukewarm, fuelled for me by having read a long article on the Politico news site titled,Will Rus sia attack undersea internet cables next?

The article began: “Explosions at two major national gas pipelines connecting Russia to the European Union have Western policymak ers asking: what will be targeted next? No one has yet to take responsibility for the attacks against the Nord Stream energy pipelines. But American and European officials have been

quick to point the finger at the Kremlin - amid warnings the labyrinthine network of under sea cables that power the global internet could be an inviting target.

“So far, few, if any, of these internet cables - which connect all of the world’s continents and represent the digital superhighway for everything from YouTube videos to financial market transactions - have ever been sabo taged by foreign intelligence agencies or non government actors. But the threat is real.”

RTI route map showing the new Sunshine Coast branch.

Pictures: ROB MACCOLL

ICPC executive committee at Peppers Noosa.

It took Politico a couple of thousand words to conclude in the last paragraph that internet sabotage didn’t make any sense for anyone, but Graham Evans cut straight to the chase.

“Russia and China have the ability to attack specific cables, but it affects them as much as anyone, so it would be cutting off your nose to spite your face.

“And with the diversity and resilience we have today, it makes it a futile exercise.

“If you go back to the 19th century, when people started building infrastructure for communications, one of the first things coun tries did was try to destroy it. There’s a history of opposing countries trying to cut each oth er’s communications. In the early days it was telegraph cables carrying a few channels.

Now you can carry hundreds of thousands of voice calls per second on one cable. The industry has built up resilience and network diversity, so if you blow up one cable, it’s not really going to make any difference.”

Which is why ICPC puts a strong empha sis on protecting its seabed assets from other threats. Said Graham: “Our vision is for secu rity, protection and reliability. If you analyse the industry, you’ll find that there are break downs all the time, but they don’t affect people because of our diversity. That’s the protection part. We believe that all submarine cables should be charted. Why would we want that

when there are malicious threats being made?

“The answer is that any bad actor will be able to find where the cables are, charted or not, so what we want to do is provide greater cable awareness for other seabed users, such as the fishing, mining, dredging industries. The big one is the increasing level of seabed mining beyond national jurisdiction, on the high seas beyond territorial waters.”

Climate change and rising sea levels also pose a genuine threat to the industry, with several legacy landing stations in Europe built too close to the beach already in danger of in undation, but one perceived threat that both amuses and infuriates Graham is the idea that sharks attack the cables.

He tells an amusing story about being in terviewed at Noosa Spit for the National Geo graphic program Drain The Oceans, when he refuted the shark myth, only to discover when the program aired that he was introduced over a shot of a huge shark swimming towards the camera.

“Sharks do bite our cables, but if you want to put it in context, 83 per cent of all cable breaks occur in shallow waters of less than 200 metres and are caused by shipping or anchor ing.

“The rest happen in deeper water from a whole bunch of causes, including a very small number of shark bites.”

Graham also derives some amusement from the fact that if someone complains that the internet is having a slow day, he can pro vide the answer.

“My dentist did exactly that the other day and I shocked him by knowing the answer –that a cable had broken down and slowed the system. What happens if there is a breakdown is that the data packets are automatically switched to another route and sometimes that route will be slower because the latency [trans mission delay] is greater.”

The Sunshine Coast project is not only the first municipally-funded cable and landing station in Australia, it is the first outside the three cable protection zones declared in 2007, two in Sydney and one in Perth, which receive the bulk of our internet communications for distribution around the country.

So what’s in it for us?

According to Sunshine Coast Council, “The project will be a great incentive in attracting new business and industry, particularly organ isations with big data requirements. High-ca pacity data connectivity straight into the eco nomic powerhouses in Asia will be a massive stimulus for the local and wider Queensland economies, creating jobs and encouraging in vestment well into the future.

“The cable will help to futureproof the Sun shine Coast telecommunications capacity and

increase our smart city capability, ensuring ac cess to important data networks.”

I asked Graham Evans to drill down and idiot-proof that for a home NBN user.

I expected him to groan but he took a long pull of coffee and leapt in with enthusiasm.

“There is a tremendous local advantage in having a regional landing centre, some of which I didn’t foresee.

“What is happening is that they are build ing a facility to back-haul the data to Brisbane from what we call the ‘point of presence’.

“What that means for Queensland is that if there are breakdowns on the main routes, Queensland won’t suffer.

“As of now, the Sunshine Coast can offer the world a five-millisecond transit advantage over Sydney in the delivery of a packet of data. That advantage will also be made available to local users.

“If you’re currently using NBN, your maxi mum download speed is probably 70MB per second and upload about 20MB, whereas in Singapore I have 1GB per second, so there’s a huge space for improvement.

“Financial institutions in particular could be attracted to the Sunshine Coast by that 5ms advantage.”

ICPC chair Graham Evans (left) with Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson.

Pictures: ROB MACCOLL

Oxford Internet Institute’s “tube map” of world submarine cable links.

ICPC chair Graham Evans.

Gala on growing for Noosa

By Margie Maccoll

Growing food for Noosa through regenerative farming was highlighted at Noosa’s annual al ternative celebration to the Melbourne Cup, the Noosa Biosphere Gala 2022, which was held on Tuesday in front of a packed venue at Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas.

Emceed by Noosa and District Landcare president Phil Moran, this year’s gala event was a celebration of community action for Grow for Noosa and fundraiser for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation’s (NBRF) Grow for Noosa fund, launched to provide seedfunding to stimulate rural enterprise and ini tiatives to help build a vibrant, productive and sustainable food and agriculture economy in the region.

“We share a common vision for a vibrant and resilient food future for Noosa,“ passion ate advocate for Grow for Noosa Tom Wegener told guests.

“We want food to be the best it can be for our kids and the economy.“

NBRF kicked off the initiative with the prep aration of a Rural Enterprise Report and for the past five years the focus had been on the im portance of food in the economy of Noosa, Cr Wegener said.

Issues have led to questions being posed on how to incentivise farmers to use better man agement and prevent less silt in the river, how to entice young farmers on to the land and how to overcome distribution issues. Grow for Noosa provides funds to support these proj ects, he said.

A panel discussion led by ABC reporter Jen nifer Nichols discussed various aspects of food production.

Fan and Agribusiness Network (FAN) chief executive officer Emma Greenhatch told guests 93 per cent of producers were made up of small business owners who faced a lot of barriers such as floods and fires and consum

ers who valued low prices.

“Small businesses collectively solve prob lems,“ she said.

“We need to have a united voice in how we do things.“

Durrell Hammond, founder of Pyrocal, a registered supplier of carbon credits and di rector of a 15,000 acre vegetable farm, told the panel he believed in hard work and taking risks but said it was important to educate and com

municate so people understood where their food comes from.

Kandanga organic livestock producer and farm store co-owner Tim Scott believes in the principles of regenerative agriculture and us ing the power of nature to produce food.

Chef Matt Golinski, on his last day as con sultant chef at View Restaurant, told the au dience cooking made sense to him when he knew where the food came from.

Matt Golinski’s entree of arrowroot crisp, Fraser Island spanner crab, lemon myrtle aioli and red Champagne finger lime.

“When you have a love for what you do and the producers have a love for what they do you can feel the energy running through the pro cess,“ he said.

When he began work at Peppers Noosa five years ago there were five local producers sup plying theView Restaurant, now there were 60, he said.

“It’s important to have that relationshipthat’s what’s gone into the lunch.“

Chef Matt Golinski discusses his love of local produce.

Kabi Kabi spokesman Brian Warner welcomes guests.

Matt used the example of the outstanding entree he delivered at the event to explain the process involved in putting the special dish together in collaboration with local produc ers resulting in an arrowroot crisp, Fraser Is land spanner crab, lemon myrtle aioli and red champagne finger lime.

The arrowroot, made into a chip, came from CrWegener’s garden - just enough for the guests. Spanner crabs were sourced from Fra ser Island. The finger limes are out of season but Matt had a contact who had just enough for the entree. Free range eggs for the mayon naise came from a MaryValley farm, the lemon myrtle from his own backyard and a crucifix flower for garnish from a local source.

“We know where all these things come from,“ he said.

Over the years Matt has introduced fellow chefs to local farms where they could see the produce growing and appreciate the process, and witnessed their changed attitudes.

“The penny drops, then you see them buy ing from farmers,“ he said.

“It’s mutual respect developed over years.“

It wasn’t fashions on the field that followed the panel discussion on Cup day but a fash ion parade featuring sustainable fashion cre ated by local designer Teddy McRitchie and Sunshine Coast TAFE students and curated by Carly Vidal-Wallace.

Fashion is the second-largest polluter in the world, Carly said, but the future is bright with new initiatives creating fashion from waste products and recycled materials.

A highlight of the gala was the announce ment of winners of the Noosa Biosphere Awards 2022 in categories of Land, Water, Peo ple and Economy and Wildlife with a new cat egory Young Eco-Leader introduced this year.

NBRF chair Fiona Berkin said the Awards recognised individuals, businesses and or ganisations that were making a difference and championing environmental and sustainabil ity excellence in the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.

She said entries represented a range of initiatives happening across the Noosa Bio sphere.

“The level and breadth of entries received demonstrate the value our community places

on maintaining the special balance Noosa has achieved between people and nature,” she said.

Entries were judged by an independent panel including past NBRF Chair Rex Halver son, former Zero Emissions Noosa president Vivien Griffin, NBRF advisor Shaun Walsh, former NBRF Director Judy Castledine, and Noosa Councillors Brian Stockwell, Amelia Lo rentson, and Karen Finzel.

The 2022 Noosa Biosphere Awards finalists in five categories were:

· Land category: Rosecliffe Boutique Farm Cottages, Eastwell Farms, Permeco Inc.

· Water category, sponsored by UniSC: NICA Waterwatch Team, NICA Get Your Wetlands project; Noosa World Surfing Reserve Stew ardship Council.

· Wildlife category, sponsored by Tourism Noosa: Meghan Halverson, Kanu Kapers.

· People and Economy category, sponsored by Community Bank Tewantin-Noosa: Plas tic Free Noosa, Zero Emissions Noosa Inc, Noosa Lakes, RACV Noosa Resort.

· Young Eco-Leader category, sponsored by Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club: Jarrah Small, Spencer Hitchen.

Winners of the awards were:

· Land category - Rosecliffe Boutique Farm Cottages who followed a key tenet of regen erative farming - working in harmony with the environment.

· Water category - NICA Waterwatch Team, a dedicated and professional team who go out in all conditions to remove waste and moni tor the Noosa River.

· Wildlife category - Meghan Halverson, who founded Noosa Koala Crusaders 10 years ago to protect the now endangered species.

“We know so much more about the koala

population and what we need to do to save them - stop clearing forests,“ she said.

· People and Economy category - Plastic Free Noosa, an organisation that aims to help lo cal businesses, residents and visitors to Noo sa easily eliminate single-use plastics from their everyday life.

· Young Eco-Leader category - Jarrah Small for her work as a plastic free ambassador and wastewater warrior and Spencer Hitchen for his efforts to protect his beloved Wallum and the “amazing species“ including Glossy Black Cockatoos that live in them and to document them through photography. The judges decided both finalists were worthy of the award.

“Congratulations to all finalists and thank you to each of the entrants. Our community benefits from each and every one of your con tributions,“ Ms Berkin said.

Up-cycled creations took to the catwalk.The men were’t left out of the fashion parade.Fashion designer Teddy McRitchie with his gowns made from recycled materials.

Meghan Halverson accepts her award in the Wildlife category.

Community housing boost

The purchase of a housing site in Tewantin by the Queensland Government will help boost social and affordable housing in Noosa.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart has welcomed news that the State Department of Communi ties and Housing had confirmed the purchase of 30-32 Doonella Street in Tewantin.

“This is a tangible step in helping to in crease social and affordable housing in the shire,” she said.

“Council staff have worked closely with de partmental officers to facilitate such a great outcome for our community,” Cr Stewart said.

“As a council we are doing all we can to ad dress the affordable housing crisis and I’m in credibly proud of the diligent work by council officers and director Kim Rawlings on their collaboration with the State Government to achieve a practical solution.”

Director of environment and sustainable planning Kim Rawlings said staff and State Government officials were now working to gether to develop plans for the site.

“Council owns the two car parks adjacent to this site, so there is a potential to consider an integrated outcome across all sites,

“This is certainly a welcome state govern ment investment into Noosa,” Ms Rawlings said.

“We had a very constructive on-site meet ing last week to explore potential options for the site,” she said.

The news came as councillors prepared to discuss the formal adoption of the Noosa Housing Strategy at a Special Meeting on Fri day.

Cr Stewart said the Housing Strategy was critical to tackling the worsening affordable housing situation.

“This sets out a clear plan for housing in Noosa Shire through to 2041 and considers planning scheme changes, stronger advocacy and partnerships with government and the

private sector,” Cr Stewart said.

“It’s not our role to become a housing pro vider, but outcomes such as the State Govern ment’s purchase of the Tewantin site is how council can facilitate the creation of more af fordable housing,” the mayor said.

In July and August over 700 surveys and submissions were received during the com munity consultation on the Draft Housing Strategy.

“This strategy is about helping to attract and retain critical workers like police offi

cers, teachers, nurses and hospitality workers to our shire, “We also want to make sure we uphold the things that make Noosa an appeal ing place to live such as the character, look and feel of our towns and villages and our design principles,” Cr Stewart said.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart

Noosa a top holiday town

Noosa has been recognised as one of Austra lia’s top regional towns, coming in at number three on Australian Traveller Magazine’s list of the top 50 regional holiday towns in Australia.

The third-place ranking recognises the en during popularity of Noosa as a holiday des tination for Australian travellers and comes after Noosa was last year awarded silver in the Top Tourism Towns of Australia for 2021.

Tourism Noosa acting chief executive of ficer Susan Ewington said the result reflected Australians’ love of holidaying in the Noosa region.

“This is a wonderful achievement for Noo sa, and we’re honoured to be recognised as one of the top three regional towns in Australia,“ she said.

“It really is a testament to the number of Australians that love spending their holidays in Noosa.

“It is also a reflection of the growth and di versity of the region that we have so many new and repeat visitors that still put Noosa at the top of their holiday lists.

“We hope this encourages visitors to come and discover our beautiful region and see for themselves why Noosa is a designated UNES CO Biosphere Reserve and World Surfing Re serve, and to experience the beautiful national parks, stunning beaches, thriving hinterland villages, and incredible dining scene in Noo sa.”

Noosa’s third position was after theWestern Australian town of Broome, in number one

spot, with Queensland holiday destination Port Douglas in second place.

“We extend our congratulations to the towns of Broome, WA and Port Douglas, QLD for their well-deserved achievement,” Ms Ew ington said.

Australian Traveller managing director Quentin Long said the goal of the top regional town list is to inspire Australians to travel with in the country.

“With the Best Towns issue, our objective is to give readers a list of towns they can put on their lists of places to visit. For us, it’s all about inspiring Australians and making it easier for them to get out and see their own country,” he said.

Kids disaster-ready ahead of storm, bushfire season

With storm and bushfire season officially un derway, now is the time to get ready.

Council’s Disaster Management team has been visiting local schools to educate kids on how to prepare families, pets, households and even neighbours for severe weather.

“You’re never too young to learn how to prepare for storms and bushfires when you live in Queensland,” Mayor Clare Stewart said.

“It’s been great to see the kids at Tewantin State School today take such a keen interest in disaster preparation. I’m confident they’ll be taking this important message home and sharing it with their families.”

Mayor Stewart said preparedness was an important part of disaster resilience.

“We can’t change the weather, but we’re becoming more resilient. Our residents are

preparing earlier, planning better and sup porting each other more. That’s what being resilient is all about,” she said.

“Queensland has more disasters than any other state in Australia and since 2019 Noosa has experienced floods and fires. As we con tinue to feel the impacts of climate change, the frequency and severity of these natural disasters is expected to increase.”

Council’s Disaster Resilience Officer, Ian Wil liams, urged residents to take three simple steps to ensure they are disaster-ready:

· Know your risk and make sure your insur ance is up to date.

· Prepare your household or business by having an emergency action plan.

· Prepare your emergency evacuation kit.

“More than 60 per cent of Queenslanders now say they get ready ahead of disaster sea

son and have an emergency plan in place, but we’re eager to see that even higher,” he said.

Council has produced a Noosa Emergen cy Action Guide offering practical advice on what to do before, during and after a range of disasters.

“This detailed guide is also available digi tally on Noosa Council’s Disaster Dashboard where you can also subscribe to Noosa Alert,” Mayor Stewart said.

“This simple step will keep anyone us ing a mobile device up-to-date on all severe weather events, ahead of time via text.”

Visit the Disaster Dashboard at disaster. noosa.qld.gov.au

Macey and Chloe from Tewantin State School with the Emergency Action Guide.

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Noosa has been recognised as one of Australia’s top regional towns.

Rattler takes its own line

By Arthur Gorrie

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wipe a $900,000

This would be subject to council ratifica tion and State Government approval.

Mayor Glen Hartwig said the new deal would provide ratepayers with a clearer idea of what it is they are investing in.

“It tidies up a lot of loose areas around leasing and asset responsibility but also gives some surety to ratepayers who ultimately are the major stakeholder and investor,“ Mr Hartwig said.

“What this means is there is a date put on the level of funding that will continue.

“So, if the agreement is ratified by council, there is an end date to that.

“Currently, under the arrangement there’s no end date.

Mr Hartwig said the loan cancellation was common sense.

“Currently, (with) the agreement, we hand over $450,000 a year to the Rattler for opera tional expense and maintenance.

“We have an agreement where $50,000 of that comes back to council to repay the loan.“

The Mayor said the council was keen to see the Rattler able to be financially independent.

“Both parties want to see the success of the Rattler - there’s been a significant amount of money invested into it.

“And we both believe that the in-principle agreement that we have is the best way for ward,“ he said.

Linda Barry thanked Gympie Regional Council for agreeing to the new arrangement, saying that the measures agreed would enable the Rattler to establish itself as a sustainable business that would provide the Gympie com munity with a significant tourism asset.

“As the Gympie region’s most well-known tourism asset that helps drive visitors to expe rience the wider Gympie/Mary Valley region,

Council’s support for the Rattler is, in fact, an investment in economic development for the region,” said Ms Barry.

“The support we receive from Council has to be seen in the context of a totally disrupted business environment over the previous three years that could never have been anticipated in the original forecasting.

“We had bushfires, Covid, then floods, and even today, there is barely 30 per cent of international holiday travellers coming to Queensland compared to 2019.

“These set of circumstances are exceptional.

“We have been working closely with Coun cil to put together a sustainable plan to ensure the continued operation of the Rattler, be cause it benefits so many other operators in the Gympie region.

“The heritage of the Mary Valley Rattler is important to the community, and as a volun teer-driven organisation, we believe there is good reason to continue the support for the Rattler as it returns to more normal trading conditions in the next few years.”

Rare find in Coolum garage gift to QCWA

Two rare artefacts found in a Coolum garage are set to become part of the QCWA’s heritage collection located in Ipswich.

Coolum local Lance Barrett found an an tique sewing box and tea caddy, circa 1790, when he was clearing out his garage earlier this month.

He believes both items, which have been in storage for many years, belonged to his late great-grandfather, and originated from the United Kingdom.

After reaching out to his local MP Dan Purdie for advice, Mr Barrett got in touch

with the CWA Eumundi, who jumped at the opportunity to add the rare items to their state collection.

Mr Barrett said he was pleased the two items had found a new home, which would ensure their rich heritage was preserved.

“It seems to me it would be shameful to see these historic items lost to our future generations,” Mr Barrett said.

“I am just so grateful the Eumundi CWA has taken such an interest in seeing them properly stored, and thankful to Dan for his time and effort in ensuring these items end

ed up in their safe hands.”

Eumundi CWA spokesperson Janet Mil lington said the two items were collectors’ pieces that provided a remarkable insight into earlier generations.

“One of Dan’s strengths is knowing the people in his electorate,” Janet said.

“CWA Eumundi is grateful for the con nection with Lance and his extraordinary gift which will have a good home in the QCWA Heritage House in Ipswich, where it will be on display to reveal more about the lives of early women settlers in Australia.

Mayor Glenn Hartwig and Rattler

“That creates some certainty for the rate payer around how long they will continue to fund it.“

Gympie Mayor Glenn Hartwig and Rattler Railway Company CEO Linda Barry addressed a media conference at the historic Gympie Railway Station Wednesday about new financial measures between both organisations.

Coolum resident Lance Barrett and Janet Millington of the Eumundi CWA with the sewing box and tea caddy.

Reflections of past CEO

By Phil Jarratt

Now reaching the end of the first year of his retirement, former Noosa Council chief ex ecutive officer Brett de Chastel is busier than ever, but the self-confessed “local government tragic” made time to share his views on how councils should run in a recent podcast.

Taking time out from his mentoring work at Indigenous councils at Cherbourg and Wujul Wujul in Far North Queensland, Brett gave a rare glimpse into his local government philosophy in an episode of the Queensland State Development department’s So You Want To Be a Councillor series called The Commu nity’s CEO.

While the veteran of two amalgamations and one de-amalgamation restricted his spe cific thoughts on Noosa Council to the histor ic, he provided some interesting insights into the challenges that face new councillors, pre sumably based on having had to nurture four of them at Pelican Street in 2020 and 2021.

“A local government CEO is there to give advice to what I call the board because it’s similar to a board of directors in the private sector,” he said.

“In this case you’re the conduit between the elected representatives and the rest of the organisation. “Another way of describing the role is to help the councillors achieve what their policy objectives are in short and long term. That’s one of the challenges for council lors – they want short term results that often have long term financial implications.

“The longer I was in local government the more I realised it was essentially about

relationships – the relationship between the council and the community, the relationship between the mayor and the councillors, be tween the mayor and the CEO, the CEO and his senior management team.

“If you get them working well you’ll get through the problems in dealing with difficult issues, have your disagreements and then move on without a grudge.”

I looked back over three interviews I con ducted with Brett during and after his final two years as Noosa CEO, and found that the ability to move on without baggage was a re curring theme in each.

He noted in the podcast: “The best first time councillors are the ones who are pre pared to listen to alternative views rather than come in with fixed ones, because inevi tably the reality of running the council is very different from what you see from the outside.

“The ability to listen, to learn is important. I’ve seen councillors come in on a single is sue, like getting a toilet block built in their neighbourhood, and suddenly they have to deal with everything else. You’ve got to get your head around a lot.

“The one thing I’ve hear the most from in coming councillors is, gosh, there’s more to this than I thought.

“The most successful councillors are the ones who say, whatever the outcome of a vote, well, that’s done, what’s next? Never make it personal, just move on.”

And Brett’s final word to aspiring council CEOs? “Nobody ever sends you a thank you note when they get their rates notice.”

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Brett de Chastel.

Picture: PJ

Runners race in the pink

By Margie Maccoll

Mother and son, Christie and Mitchell of Bud erim lined up at Noosa Main Beach at 4am last Friday to make sure they could don the first and second race numbers when they joined more than 1500 runners taking part in the ASICS Noosa Breakfast Fun Run.

They were hard to miss in their pink in flatable flamingos, the costumes inspired by Mitchell.

Christie said since she had surgery for breast cancer two months ago her son was de termined to do something to help her recovery.

The pair were among runners who took on the 5km course in fancy dress in every shade of pink to support the McGrath Foundation and its work through its McGrath Breast Care Nurs es, a number of them taking part in the run.

Every school in the Noosa region was repre sented at the race as well as some notable ath letes including four-time Olympic marathon runner Steve Moneghetti and Australian crick eter Glenn McGrath who set up the foundation with his former wife Jane before she passed away from breast cancer in 2008.

“It’s incredible to see Noosa in a sea of pink,“ Glenn said at the start of the race. “The support for the Foundation has been abso lutely incredible. Without events like this, we can’t do what we do. I see it everyday, people coming out, making an effort, raising money, doing something special and supporting a cause like the McGrath Foundation makes me very proud.

“I moved up to the area nearly 12 months ago and I want to get in and support the local community, and this is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, triathlon events in the world.“

First across the line together were athletes Adam Gordon and Paddy McNamara followed soon after by 12-year-old Walter.

Walter said he tried to keep up with the leaders but they “got a bit in front“ on the soft sand on the last leg of the race.

The men donated their winning gift vouch er to Walter for his efforts.

The IRONMAN Group Oceania managing director Geoff Meyer said it was great to be able to support the incredible work the Mc Grath Foundation does and great to see so many people embrace the theme of the morn ing and get involved.

For more information on the Noosa Triath lon visit noosatri.com.au/

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Bondi lifeguard Anthony Carroll, known as Harries, warmed up the participants with a few stretches before the hooter sounded and the crowd took off.

Glenn McGrath before the start of the ASICS Noosa fun run.

Picture: SUNNY COAST PHOTOSFour-legged friends joined in as well.

All the fun of the run.

Walking group the Wendies and the Wallies came in style.

Noosaville State School boys in the run.

Bondi lifeguard Harries gets up close to some fans.

Running with friends.

Mitchell and Christie stood out from the pack.

St Andrew’s College was well represented.Bunnings Noosaville staff joined in the fun run.

Pictures: ROB MACCOLLTough going in a tutu.

Man of mystery in pink.

Twelve-year-old Walter was hot on the heels of the winners.

They’re off and racing.

A very special triathlon

The smiles and determination on the faces of participants in the Tingirana Noosa Special Triathlon show their enjoyment of the event, and even the loss of the swim leg due to the murky Noosa River waters, resulting from run off of recent rains, didn’t dampen their spirits. Participants and their families arrived at the Saturday event from across the state and inter state to participate.

A team came to Noosa from the Commu nity Lifestyle Agency in Maryborough and for many it was not their first time.

Having travelled from Melbourne for the event, it was a first time race for India-Rose, 10, whose brother Sebastian, 14, has run in the Noosa Superkidz Triathlon for several years, this year participated as his sister’s buddy. It was the first special triathlon also for Dai sy who participated with buddy Isabella (Izzy) and for Remi who was joined in the race by parents Scott and Vivien.

Ten-year legend Dom competed in his milestone event with a team of supporters cheering him on.

Participants take part in the run leg of the triathlon.

Pictures: ROB MACCOLL

India-Rose takes on her first Tingirana Special Triathlon with her buddy, brother Sebastian.

Isabella (Izzy) took on the role of buddy for Daisy in her first special triathlon.

Remi on the ride to the finish line with parents Scott and Vivien.

All smiles on the ride to the finish line.

On the home stretch in the Tingirana Special Triathlon.

Family and friends cheer on triathlon participants.

Riding with buddies.

High fives along the path for participants.

Dom marks his 10th Tingirana Special Tri.

Happy to be in the Tri.

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Funds raised for Bhutan

Saturday night, guests

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by a group of Noosa locals who, over the last 10 years, have raised almost $300,000 for the AHF’s education program in Bhutan, Saturday’s event was a great success.

The organisers send their thanks to the gen erosity of local businesses who donated to the raffle and silent auction and the guests who at tended on the night, the sold-out event raised an impressive $18,825 to support those most in need in the Himalaya.

Cheryl and Frank Nash.

Amanda Broadfoot and Sally Carey.

Deeahn Dawson and Joanne Berridge.

Susie Pitts, Nicola Heppell, Karen Murray, Heather McNeice and Kerry Lorimer (event organisers).

Evelyn Murphy, Aine McFadden and Roni Hammond.

Lianne Cawood, Heather McNeice and Sam Schroeder.

Anna Topovsek, Kerrie Reynolds and Wendy Colledge.

Vera Heppell and Debra Fallowfield.

Berni Smytz and Andrew Boch.

Leonie Andersen, Mike Urness, Karen Murray and Col Andersen.

Mark Woolley, Paola Jean-Louis, Frank Shelley and Karen Woolley. Pictures: SANDIE CHANDLER PHOTOGRAPHY

Cyclists power on for kids

Noosa cyclist Dave Clarke has completed the 1200kms for Kids charity ride, raising money for the Humpty Dumpty Foundation.

HerolledintoSydneyonTuesdayafternoon, 25 October, after setting out with a dozen other cyclists from Brisbane on theWednesday prior.

The event has raised almost $100,000 this year, and it is still not too late to donate via 1200kmsforkids.com.

Dave said one special moment on the ride was the cycling group being met in Newcastle on the penultimate leg, by one of the children

whose life had been saved many years ago by medical intervention, funded by the ride.

Olivia Wood, now 23, tearfully addressed the group and told them how much their ef forts had meant to her, and praised their ongo ing fundraising efforts.

“I now consider this group to be not just a fundraising group but to be family,” Olivia said at the welcome dinner.

The ride was established in 2006 by two friends including Sunshine Coast cyclist Gary Richardson, and has raised well over a million

dollars for children’s hospitals over the years.

This year, the cyclists on the long ride from Brisbane to Sydney faced many challenges.

“We rode through torrential rain in Guyra in the NSW highlands to the point that some of the group experienced hypothermia,” Dave said.

“Then the segment coming down the great dividing range a few days later in scorching sunshine saw many riders heat fatigued and sunburnt.

“Despite some falls, minor injuries and one unfortunate withdrawal, most of the cyclists

completed the gruelling ride on the seventh day.“

Although at this stage Dave has not com mitted to repeating the cycle effort next year, he said he may well continue the sport.

“I bought the bike two weeks before the event with the intention of selling it afterwards but the camaraderie of the cycling community and the healthy enjoyment of road cycling has me tempted to keep riding,“ he said.

“I think I’ll take a week or two break first however!”

Proud supporter of 1200kms for Kids Charity Ride

This year, the cyclists on the long ride from Brisbane to Sydney faced many challenges.

Olivia Wood with cycle leaders and the shirt she designed as a thank you.

Noosa cyclist Dave Clarke has completed the 1200kms for Kids charity ride.

Community Flights land

Community Flights is a registered char ity established to provide aircraft trans port, free-of-charge, to those living in remote or regional locations who require non-emergency medical treatment.

The Sunshine Coast Aero Club has announced that Community Flights are staging their Sunshine Coast Airport op erations from the Aero Club.

The committee has unanimously vot ed to offer Community Flights an honor ary membership and Aero Club keys for early morning flight arrivals.

Community Flights founder, direc tor and pilot, Mark McMurtrie, has ex pressed his deepest gratitude for the assistance and encouragement the Sun shine Coast Aero Club has provided.

“The generosity and support from everyone I’ve met at the Sunshine Coast Aero Club, and the broader aviation community, has been overwhelming,” Mark said.

“Starting a charity has been a highly challenging but rewarding experience, and the words of encouragement from everyone around helps drive us onwards (and upwards).

“Close to a third of our flights have brought cancer patients to the Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, so the assistance from the Aero Club helps make this journey smooth for us and the patient.”

Club director, Naomi McQueen, is pleased that the Club can assist Com munity Flights.

“The work Mark and his team are do ing provides invaluable support to those living outside of city hubs,” Naomi said.

“Access to aviation reduces barriers faced by those in regional and rural loca tions; we are pleased that our Club can help make medical journeys as easy as possible for members of our Queensland community.”

For more information visit sunshine coastaeroclub.com.au or community flights.org.au

Art women shine

Noosa councillor Karen Finzel will unveil the official opening of one of Australia’s national living treasures, 84-year-old artist Joan Hurta do, in her solo exhibition at Max Galleria called Perceptions.

Max Galleria owner and artist Maxine Stib be said, “While famous Australian art has a history of female artists, men have dominated the art scene, and despite some progress, we’re still underrepresented today, especially the el ders/aged artists.“

“I am interested in women’s issues, and liv ing in Noosa Shire, we have a very high demo graphic of women over 65.

“I am part of the Noosa Women’s Collab orative Network, and I hear these stories from older women/peer all the time.

“I was contacted by Joan Hurtado, after a connection made via a mutual friend Brisbane ex-deputy mayor/artist David Hinchcliffe, wondering if I’d be interested in showing her latest collection of impressionist paintings.

After an hour talking on the phone, it was agreed, that the people of Noosa Shire/Sun shine Coast would be given the opportunity to view and purchase her tranquil, mesmerising artworks.”

Joan said each painting in this series ex plored the theme of water lilies from different points of view.

Foreground, middle distance, far distance, bird’s eye view, fish eye view, aerial perspec tive, reflections and further beyond the mate rial world to an abstracted rendering connect ing the feeling of the subject.

“When I am painting I am very focused and in the moment,“ Joan said.

“In this state, the artist becomes one with the universe and goes beyond the material world as in meditation. In fact, to me, painting is meditation.

“I also believe that when someone is view ing the artwork they are also connected to the vibrations of the artist and can experience the joy of exploring the nature of the subject through the eyes of the artist.

“As the viewer engages with the painting, they are also experiencing transcending the material world as in meditation.”

Joan is not the only octogenarian to exhibit their works in Max Galleria, there are plenty of local artists being represented in this contem porary, local art gallery.

“I love the fact that art is made and sold in the Shire and it stays in the local economy,“ Maxine said.

“It’s all about shop local, support local. Cre ative industries is thriving and we all should support each other in any way we can.”

The solo exhibition and workshop by Joan Hurtado ’Perceptions’, is set to be officially opened by councillor Karen Finzel on Friday 4 November from 6pm.

Joan will be holding a mixed-media work shop at Max Galleria on Saturday 5 November from 12:30-1:30pm.

Open to all ages/abilities and all materials will be supplied for $80. Bookings essential.

Max Galleria is located in Tewantin Plaza and has street parking, onsite parking and wheelchair access.

Bonza welcomes Bazza’s arrival at Sunshine Coast Airport

Sunshine Coast Airport has welcomed the ar rival of Bazza, Bonza’s second aircraft, into Australia.

Travelling from Nadi, the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft under registrationVH-UIK arrived into Sunshine Coast Airport at 9:20am on Saturday 29 October.

Chief executive officer Andrew Brodie wel comed the news of Bazza’s arrival, adding that it was another exciting step toward flights from the low-cost carrier’s home base at Sunshine Coast Airport.

“Our partnership with Bonza will benefit the wider region, the state and community by connecting more people to more places, bringing them closer to the moments that matter most,” Mr Brodie said.

“Bonza will directly connect our wider re gion to 13 destinations, 10 of which have never previously been serviced before, giving resi dents of South East Queensland an opportu nity to travel through Sunshine Coast Airport to the rest of Australia.

“We estimate that Bonza will generate around $86million in visitor expenditure in the region in the first 12 months of flights being operational and bring an additional 772,000 seats to Sunshine Coast.

“We are experiencing significant demand and are committed to working in partnership with the industry to position Sunshine Coast Airport as the airport of choice by connecting this region with the rest of Australia and at the right time internationally.

“2022 has seen record-breaking passenger numbers with YTD achieving 119 per cent of pre-COVID levels. Sunshine Coast Airport is spearheading the region’s recovery with 17 destinations connected to the Sunshine Coast when Bonza takes flight, up from three pre-Covid, boosting us from 10th to the sec ond most domestically connected airport in Queensland.

As a gateway airport for the 2032 Olym pic and Paralympic Games, Sunshine Coast Airport has plans to invest up to $1B in infra structure to boost the regional economy, jobs growth, and support the 2032 Olympics, creat ing a legacy for generations to come.

With growth in passenger numbers already breaking pre-Covid records and with more than three million passengers expected an nually through its doors by 2040, the airport is planning a terminal redevelopment to meet the needs of its customers who come from a catchment area that extends from Bundaberg to northern Moreton Bay.

Sunshine Coast Airport is investing in

expanding the Aerospace Precinct and the Southern Gateway will soon start to take shape as part of the 2040 Master Plan creating new jobs and boosting the regional economy.

In addition, Sunshine Coast Airport has plans to develop an international facility that will enable our region to benefit from connec tions to the Pacific and South-East Asian mar kets.

Total direct employment at the Airport is expected to grow from 530 to 1200 jobs. The Airport will also support up to 5500 jobs and inject up to $396 million annually to Queensland’s GSP in the tourism and supply chain industries when development is com pleted.

Sunshine Coast Airport is also the first and only airport in Australia to hold Level 3+ Car bon Neutrality status and are committed to making sure that what makes Sunshine Coast special today, is there for tomorrow.

“The future of Sunshine Coast Airport is ex citing, and we will continue to make thought ful choices that shape the future of our wider region by sharing and showcasing the best our region has to offer and we look forward to working with all our partners and building upon our success to date,” Mr Brodie said.

Sunshine Coast Airport has welcomed the arrival of Bazza.

Mark McMurtie from Community Flights receiving keys to the Aero Club from Directors Warren Schultz and Naomi McQueen.

Joan will be holding a mixed-media workshop at Max Galleria on Saturday 5 November.

Art by 84-year-old artist Joan Hurtado.

The Guide

DOC MARTIN

ABC TV, Saturday, 7.30pm

After 18 years and 10 seasons, Martin Clunes and the cast of DocMartinare neatly tying a bow on the story of the grumpy but lovable titular doctor who can’t stomach the sight of blood. This final season picks up a year after season nine, with Dr Martin Ellingham (Clunes) now a father of two, struggling to find his place in the world after throwing in the towel on his medical career. Flush with comedic situations, quirky characters and, of course, one of the most picturesque seaside locations in Britain, there’s one question begging: will the cantankerous old doctor return to his medical roots? It’s a fitting send-off for the larger-than-life character, with a Christmasthemed episode the final hurrah.

Friday, November 4

THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW 10, Friday, 8.30pm

When Graham Norton was forced to conduct most of the past two years of interviews via Zoom and then with his guests sitting forlornly on chairs spaced 1.5m apart, it just wasn’t the same … As season 30 of the muchloved talk show kicks into gear it feels celebratory: the big red couch is back! Kate Hudson (pictured) chats about her new whodunnit GlassOnion:AKnivesOutMystery, joined by Elizabeth Banks, Brendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell and British Vogueeditor Edward Enninful.

THE BLOCK Nine, Sunday, 7pm

After months of stress, little sleep and frantic Pinterest scrolling for the contestants, the moment they have all been doggedly working towards is here: auction night. Will the idyllic acreage blocks and generous homes weather the storm of the economic downturn and command huge profits?

Fans have seen it all during TheBlock’s 20-year history, with some contestants earning enormous profits and others barely a piggy bank for their toils. After a dramatic season, host Scott Cam (pictured) is likely as nervous as the viewers.

THE CLEANING COMPANY

SBS, Tuesday, 8.30pm

Sandra Pankhurst (pictured) was the captivating subject of the awardwinning book by Sarah Krasnostein, TheTraumaCleaner. Pankhurst wore many hats, with an extraordinary life that included running a highly successful cleaning business that deals with situations no one else would touch. This doco, which recently won praise on the film festival circuit, follows Pankhurst as it examines the complexities of her business, as well as her unusual life. It’s a stunning character study.

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

3.15 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 10.00 Incredible Homes. 11.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Apocalypse: The Second World War. (PGavw, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.10 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Significant Others. (Mals, R) 1.50 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) 2.45 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Trick Of The Mind. (2006, Mv, R) Alexandra Holden. 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Before I Fall. (2017, Mal, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) Hosted by Eddie McGuire. 5.30 WIN News.

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Living Room. (PG, R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGav) 5.00 10 News First.

CapArcona

Good With Wood. (PG) The five remaining woodworkers are challenged to build a rocking chair and bird box.

9.25 World’s Greatest Hotels: The Peninsula. (PGa, R) A look at The Peninsula Hong Kong hotel. 10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Das Boot. (MA15+as, R)

11.45 The Sleepers. (Maln, R)

2.00 Atlanta. (Mal, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English

To Be Advised.

Behave Yourself. (PGas, R)

Home Shopping. (R)

Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 Cricket. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Super 12. Australia v Afghanistan. 9.00 MOVIE: Atomic Blonde. (2017, MA15+lsv, R) An MI6 agent is sent to Berlin to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of operatives. Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman.

11.15 Reported Missing: George. (Mal, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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

7.30 The Living Room. Dr Chris Brown visits a mobile vet hospital. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mals) Guests include Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kate Hudson, Elizabeth Banks and Edward Enninful. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. A look at the Melbourne Cup Carnival. 11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

N ITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Undiscovered Vistas. 10.50 Road

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

White Lion. (2010, PG) 9.10

First Nations Bedtime Stories. 9.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 10.20 Intune 08. 11.20 Late Programs.

6am

Mary Shelley. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.15 Master

Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 9.20 Sissi. (1955, German) 11.20 Lootera. (2013, M, Hindi) 1.50pm

Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 3.55 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946) 5.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 8.30 Rambo. (2008) 10.15 Gangs Of New York. (2002, MA15+) 1.20am Waiting For Anya. (2020, M) 3.20 Unconscious. (2004, M, Spanish) 5.20 Sissi. (1955, German)

7MATE (74)

6am The Fishing Show. 7.00 Fishing. IFS Championships Tri Series. Replay. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Highlights. 11.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Highlights. Noon Billion Dollar Wreck. 1.00 Hellfire Heroes. 2.00 Pawn Stars. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Heavy Lifting. 4.30 Irish Pickers. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 To Be Advised. 8.00 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, M) 10.40 MOVIE: Machete Kills. (2013, MA15+) 12.55am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Transformers: Cyberverse. 12.10 Smash. 1.10 Baywatch. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 To Be Advised. 7.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde. (2001, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Couples Retreat. (2009, M) 11.45 The Emily Atack Show. 12.30am Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. 1.30 Keeping Up With The Kardashians. 2.25 Baywatch. 3.20 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu. 4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Pokémon Ultimate Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 7.30 Seinfeld. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 The King Of Queens. 12.30pm Frasier. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. 3.30 Becker. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Infomercials.

10 PEACH (52, 11)

Generation. 4.00 MacGyver.

PICK

Saturday, November 5

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Vera. (Mav, R)

2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)

3.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 3.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 4.45 Landline. (R)

5.10 Inside The Sydney Opera House: Back To Business. (R)

6.10 Secrets Of The Museum. A bionic hand arrives at the museum.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Doc Martin. (Return, PG) Martin makes efforts to overcome his fear and questions his decision to resign.

8.20 The Capture. (Mlv) Carey closes in on the truth, but it takes her into deeper danger than ever before. Isaac finally meets his doppelgänger and is pressured to make a Faustian pact with power by the team behind digi-Zac.

9.20 Significant Others. (MA15+s, R) Ciaran and Hanna deepen their relationships with outsiders caught in the rip of Sarah’s disappearance.

10.10 Miniseries: Des. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 3.

11.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) Jack and Nikki investigate a second death.

12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC

(22)

Tango

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Trading Cultures. 2.30 Football. NTFL. Women’s.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (Premiere) 10.00 The World From Above. (PG) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Skate Canada. 4.00 Ballroom Fit. (R) 4.05 Wheelchair Sports. 4.10 Dr Russell’s Imaginarium. (PG, R) 4.45 I’m Not A Runner. (PGl, R) 5.50 Lost Home Movies Of Nazi Germany. (PGavw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime: Pole To Pole. (PG, R) Michael Palin looks at his second travel series.

8.25 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces: Kensington. (PG) Takes a look at Kensington Palace in London, a royal residence since the 17th century.

9.20 Secrets Of The Pyramids. (PGa, R) Follows teams on the front line of archaeology across Egypt as they undertake various excavations.

10.10 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M, R) Hosted by Michael Hing.

11.10 MOVIE: The Front Runner. (2018, Mls, R) Hugh Jackman.

1.15 MOVIE: Novitiate. (2017, Malnsv, R)

3.30 Focus On Ability Film Festival 2021. (PGa, R) 4.30 Food Safari. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon

VICE Investigates. 1.05 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup Series. H’lights. 2.05 Hands On: Yoga And Consent. 2.35 The New York Times Presents: The Weekly. 3.05 WorldWatch. 4.30 Mastermind Aust. 5.30 Vs Arashi. 6.25 Speed With Guy Martin. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 The Good Fight. 9.25 The Handmaid’s Tale. 10.25 Late Programs.

6am Sissi. Continued. (1955, German) 7.20 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 10.00 The Kid From The Big Apple. (2016, M, Mandarin) 12.15pm Waiting For Anya. (2020, M) 2.15 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 4.30 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 6.35 Belle. (2013, PG) 8.30 Summerland. (2020, PG) 10.20 Do Me Love. (2009, MA15+, French) 11.55 Do Not Hesitate. (2021, M, Dutch) 1.40am Late Programs.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 11.00 Horse Racing. Five Diamonds Ladies Day and Saturday Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast. A look at the latest in outdoor activities.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A strange package from Russia is found to contain a rare and unusual item.

7.30 MOVIE: Home Alone. (1990, PGlv, R) A boy defends himself from burglars after being left at home by his family during Christmas. Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern.

9.40 MOVIE: Home Alone 2: Lost In New York. (1992, PGv, R) A boy, stranded in New York after becoming separated from his family, battles two familiar thieves. Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern.

12.10 World’s Deadliest: Twist Of Fate. (PGal, R) A look at deadly situations.

1.10 Travel Oz. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6am Shopping. 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.00 Horse Racing. Five Diamonds Ladies Day and Saturday Raceday. 11.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 11.30 Auction Squad. 12.30pm Weekender. 1.00 Creek To Coast. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 4.00 Bargain Hunt. 5.00 Border Security: Int. 5.30 Mighty Ships. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 12.30 Rivals. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Cross Court. 2.00 My Way. (PG) 2.30 Animal Embassy. (R) 3.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. (2017, PGlsv, R) Four teenagers become trapped in a jungle-based video game as the playable characters. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan.

9.50 MOVIE: Central Intelligence. (2016, Mlsv, R) An accountant and a CIA agent reconnect at a reunion and proceed to work together on a top-secret case. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Danielle Nicolet.

12.00 MOVIE: Begin Again. (2013, Ml, R)

A songwriter is discovered by an executive. Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo.

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 TV Shop. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: Folly To Be Wise. (1952) 12.30pm Antiques Downunder. 1.00 The Best 30 Years. 1.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 2.10 MOVIE: The Mind Benders. (1963, PG) 4.30 MOVIE: Sayonara. (1957, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Play Dirty. (1969, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Convoy. (1978, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

6.00 Reel Action. (R) 6.30 Leading The Way With Dr Michael Youssef.

7.00 The Living Room. (R)

8.00 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (R)

8.30 Studio 10: Saturday. (PG) 11.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Stakes Day. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R)

Harrison’s life is put on the line. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Blue Bloods. (Mav) Danny’s friend is hospitalised by an attack.

8.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mmv) The CSI team investigates after a group of teenagers finds a dead woman behind the wheel of an abandoned car in a Nevada ghost town and decides to broadcast their discovery on social media.

9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) The team investigates after a body is found at an ancient burial site that is thought to be cursed.

10.30 To Be Advised. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Infomercials. (PG) 4.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG, R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Friends. Noon The King Of Queens. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends. 12.15am Home Shopping. 1.15 Infomercials. 1.45 The Big Bang Theory. 2.15 Mom. 2.45 The Neighborhood. 3.35 Two And A Half Men. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Australia Remastered. 8.30 Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America. 9.30 Magda’s Big National Health Check. 10.30 Days Like These With Diesel. 11.25 MOVIE: A League Of Their Own. (1992, PG) 1.30am Long Lost Family. 2.15 ABC News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck. 5.10 Dot. 5.25 Baby Jake. 5.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Qld Murri Carnival Finals. Women’s Replay. 3.10 Qld Murri Carnival Finals. Men’s Replay. 4.10 Tiwi Islands Football League. Grand Final. Imalu Tigers v Muluwurri Magpies. Replay. 5.40 Kungka Kunpu. 5.50 Amplify. 6.20 News. 6.30 Nature’s Great Migration. 7.30 African American: Many Rivers To Cross. 8.30 Australia Burns: Silence Of The Land. 9.55 MOVIE: Bank Robber. (1993, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

Countdown To Qatar 2022.

Sportswoman. (R)

Skating.

Etoa: A Kokoda Track Story.

(PG, R)

Tut: Allies And Enemies. (M)

of 2. Marking the 100th anniversary of the unearthing of Egyptian Pharaoh

tomb, Yasmin El Shazly and Mahmoud Rashad delve into the mysteries

10.30

about his life.

And Sensibility. (MA15+ans, R)

A look at the Georgian period.

11.25 Planet Expedition. (PGa, R) Steve Backshall explores the Kamchatka Peninsula.

4.25 Food Safari. (R)

6am Summerland. Continued. (2020, PG) 6.50 Belle. (2013, PG) 8.50 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 10.30 Perfect 10. (2019, M) 12.05pm Do Not Hesitate. (2021, M, Dutch) 1.45 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 4.25 Traffic. (1971, French) 6.15 A River Runs Through It. (1992) 8.30 Resistance. (2020, M) 10.45 The Invisibles. (2017, M, German) 12.50am Late Programs.

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6am The Fishing Show. 7.00 Fishy Business. 8.00 The Car Club. 8.30 Fishing Addiction. 9.30 4WD Adventure Show. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 Australia ReDiscovered. (Return) 11.00 On Tour With Allan Border. 11.30 Your 4x4. Noon Boating. Australian V8 Superboats Championship. Round 2. 1.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 To Be Advised. 8.00 MOVIE: The Patriot. (2000, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 1pm Revolution. 3.00 MOVIE: Sabrina. (1995) 5.30 MOVIE: The Last Airbender. (2010, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Legend Of Tarzan. (2016, M) 9.40 MOVIE: Clash Of The Titans. (2010, M) 11.40 Duncanville. 12.10am Kardashians. 2.10 Baywatch. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. 4.30 Ricky Zoom. 4.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 Healthy Homes Aust. Noon The Love Boat. 1.00 ST: Next Gen. 2.00 A-League All Access. 2.30 Roads Less Travelled. 3.00 MacGyver. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 I Fish. 6.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 5. Western Sydney Wanderers v Central Coast Mariners. 9.00 Scorpion. 10.00 MacGyver. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Border Security: International. (PGad, R) 12.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 33. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder. From Blundstone Arena, Hobart. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.

News.

Got Talent.

Hosted by Ricki-Lee.

And Dangerous: Breakouts. (Mav) Strike Force

cracks the code involving a

of

6.00 Rivals. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Reel Destinations: Lodge Life. 11.30 Fishing Australia. 12.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 12.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGa, R) 1.30 Spy In The Wild. (PGa) 2.40 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.00 Bondi Vet. (PGam) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 My Way.

6.00 Nine News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.50 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Tomorrow’s World. (PGa) 8.00 Living Room. (R) 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Traitors. (PGl, R) 1.10 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.30 GCBC. (R) 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 3.00 Cook It With Luke. 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Well Traveller. (PGa) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 The Traitors. (PGl) The Traitors and “loyal” contestants continue to vie for the $250,000 in silver bars.

narcotics.

Mansion: Evil Behind

at HMP Wakefield.

To Kill? Thor Nis

(Mav) A look at serial killer Thor Christiansen. 12.15 Behave Yourself. (PGa, R) 1.15 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Alan Carr’s Adventures With Agatha Christie. 9.30 Steam Train Journeys. 10.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm ITM Fishing Show. 1.30 Fish’n Mates. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 4.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.55 MOVIE: The LEGO Ninjago Movie. (2017, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009, PG) 10.15 MOVIE: 300. (2006, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.

9.50 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.20 The First 48: A Fighting Chance. (Malv) A look at the murder of Nathan Brooker.

11.20 Killer Couples: Monserrate Shirley And Mark Leonard. (Ma)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Cross Court. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Garden Gurus. 11.00 Getaway. 11.30 Explore. 11.40 MOVIE: I’ve Gotta Horse. (1965) 1.35pm MOVIE: Golden Ivory. (1954, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: The Wonderful Country. (1959, PG) 5.30 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Pre-Show. 6.00 Cricket. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Super 12. 9.00 To Be Advised. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Rivals. 2.00 Rich Kids Go Skint. 3.00 Full Bloom. 4.00 Dance Moms. 5.00 About A Boy. (Premiere) 5.30 MOVIE: Wayne’s World. (1992, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Fast And The Furious. (2001, M) 9.35 MOVIE: 2 Fast 2 Furious. (2003, M) 11.40 Duncanville. 12.10am Rich Kids Go Skint. 1.10 I Am Cait. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Late Programs.

9.10 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) The NCIS team investigates a fatal car crash involving a US Navy officer who turns out to be an imposter. Whistler finds herself in danger when she goes undercover to learn the truth behind the accident.

10.10 FBI. (Mv, R) After a US Congressman is murdered, the FBI hunts for a killer who is shooting seemingly unrelated targets.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am The Big Bang

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Reel Action. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. 11.30 Truck Hunters. Noon Scorpion. 1.00 What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 5. Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC. 4.30 Pooches At Play. 5.00 Destination Dessert. 5.30 Reel Action. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Late Programs.

Monday, November 7

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 1.30 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program that leads national debate and confronts issues that matter.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Planet America. A look at American politics.

10.05 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)

10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 The Business. (R)

11.25 Q+A. (R)

12.30 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill. (PG, R) 1.20 Annika. (Mal, R) 2.05 There Goes Our Neighbourhood. (Ml, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

ABC

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 10.10 Incredible Homes. 11.10 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Apocalypse: The Second World War. (PGav, R) 3.00 Journey Through Albania. (R) 3.35 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Empire With Michael Portillo. (PGad, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Jennifer Byrne.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M) Hosted by Michael Hing.

8.30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (M) Part 3 of 5. The trauma team tends to a pilot who has crashed his plane on take-off.

9.25 24 Hours In Emergency: Miracles. (Ma, R) A compilation of stories from King’s College and St George’s focusing on miraculous recoveries.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 The Promise. (Mal)

11.55 Outlander. (MA15+asv, R)

1.05 Fargo. (MA15+v, R)

3.50 Food Safari. (R) 4.20 French Food Safari. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Chris Watts: Confes sions Of A Killer. (2020, Mav) 2.00 World’s Deadliest: Sink Swim Slide Capsize. (Mal) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 This Is Your Life: Rebecca Gibney. (PG) The who’s who of drama and comedy celebrate everyone’s favourite honorary Aussie, Rebecca Gibney. 9.20 9-1-1. (M) Hen fears for Karen’s life when an explosion rocks her lab on the day she brings Denny to work with her. 10.20 S.W.A.T. (Madv) Mumford returns to work a cold case.

11.20 The Latest: Seven News. 11.50 Heartbreak Island Australia. (Mals) Chris and Tiarne are re-coupled. 12.55 The Resident. (Mav, R) Kyle begins volunteering at the hospital. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.50 Talking Honey. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 My Mum, Your Dad. (Premiere, Mls) Hosted by Kate Langbroek.

9.10 Under Investigation: Bad Faith. (PGa) Liz Hayes and the team expose the abuse faced by young women at the hands of the Esther Foundation.

10.10 Suburban Gangsters: The Armed Robbers. (MA15+lv, R) A look at Russell Cox and Ray Bennett.

11.10 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.40 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)

12.30 Emergence. (Mhv, R)

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

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGav, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Traitors. (l, R) 2.40 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (Return) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

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

7.30 The Traitors. The Traitors and “loyal” contestants continue to vie for the $250,000 in silver bars.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Final, Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 Ghosts. (PGa) Sasappis convinces Sam and Jay to try to save an old tree on the property.

10.10 Peter Helliar: Loopy. (MA15+ls) A stand-up performance by Peter Helliar. 11.25 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 The Poles Revealed. 8.30 Long Lost Family. 9.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.05 Inside The Sydney Opera House. 11.05 Catalyst. 12.05am

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6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon MOVIE: Elementary. (2016, M) 1.55 Bizarre Foods. 2.45 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.55 Musk And Mars. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 PEN15. 10.35 Hillary. 11.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm

The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories.

6am A River Runs Through It. Continued. (1992) 7.25 Babette’s Feast. (1987, PG, Danish) 9.25 My Brilliant Career. (1979) 11.15 Monsoon. (2019, M) 12.50pm The Invisibles. (2017, M, German) 2.55 Belle. (2013, PG) 4.55 Summerland. (2020, PG) 6.50

Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.30 A Very Long Engagement. (2004, MA15+, French) 10.55 Late Programs.

SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Port Talbot To Pembrey Burry Port. (PG) Hosted by Michael Portillo.

The Cleaning Company. (MA15+) Takes a look at the story of Sandra Pankhurst and her trauma cleaning business.

10.05 The Artist’s View: Olivia Newton-John. (Madls)

SBS World News Late.

11.05 Wisting. (Madlv)

Outlier. (Mal, R)

Children Of 9/11: Our Story.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Raven’s Quest. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Faboriginal. 8.00 Wellington Paranormal. 8.30 The Casketeers. 9.00 Kura. 9.20 Good Grief. 9.50

Trickster. 10.50 Late Programs.

6am WorldWatch.

Show.

In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Forbidden History. (Return) 10.35 Valley Of The Boom. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am

The Crow’s Egg. Continued. (2014, PG, Tamil) 6.45 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.25 Traffic. (1971, French) 10.15 Pride. (2014, M) 12.30pm Resistance. (2020, M) 2.40 The Movie Show. 3.15 A River Runs Through It. (1992) 5.30 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 8.30 Stalingrad. (2013, MA15+, Russian) 10.55 Voyage Of The Damned. (1976, M) 1.45am Late Programs.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 To Be Advised. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 Weekender. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.30 Air Crash Investigation. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 The Best 30 Years. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Ship. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Angry Silence. (1960, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Whitstable Pearl. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52,

6am Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 The Middle. Noon The Big Bang Theory. 12.30 Friends. 2.30 The Middle. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 King Of Queens. 4.30 Shopping.

10

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm The Car Club. 2.00 Inside Line. 3.00 Seven’s Motorsport Classic. 3.30 Motor Racing. Aust Rally C’ship. Adelaide Hills Rally. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Support Races. Porsche Carrera Cup Australia. Highlights. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Django Unchained. (2012, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Smash. 1.00 Baywatch. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 The Weakest Link USA. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.30 Dating No Filter UK. 10.00 MOVIE: Ted 2. (2015, MA15+) 12.15am I Am Cait. 1.15 Kardashians. 2.10 Baywatch. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Late Programs.

My Daughter Must Live. (2014, Mav, R)

Police: Hour Of Duty. (Malv, R)

The Chase.

Seven News At 4.

The Chase Australia.

Local News.

News.

And Away. (PGa)

Nightmares Australia.

Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.

Good Doctor. (M) Shaun, Asher and Powell treat a young patient on

with a rare hereditary disease.

Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa) Presenter Cherry Healey and the 10YY team come to the aid of a train conductor and a teacher. 10.35

The Latest: Seven News. 11.05 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Cruz forms a bond with a young immigrant boy. 12.05 The Resident. (Ma, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Ghosts. 9.00 Blunt Talk. 9.30 Friday Night Dinner. 9.55 Rosehaven. 10.20 Fisk. 10.50 Motherland. 11.25 Sick Of It. (Final) 11.50 Black Comedy. 12.20am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.40 Preppers. 2.15 ABC News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck. 5.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 Creek To Coast. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Judge John Deed. 10.30 Air Crash Investigation. 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 American Restoration. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Billion Dollar Wreck. 1.00 Hellfire Heroes. 2.00 American Pickers. 3.00 Wild Transport. 3.30 Heavy Lifting. 4.30 Irish Pickers. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

Morning News.

My Mum, Your Dad. (Mls, R) 1.50 Talking Honey. (PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 My Mum, Your Dad. (Mls) Hosted by Kate Langbroek. 9.10 Travel Guides. (PGlns, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics, embarking on a road trip holiday to the Red Centre.

10.10 Botched. (Malmn, R) A bombshell seeks advice from Terry.

11.10 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.40 Skin A&E. (Mm)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Ship. 2.50 MOVIE: It’s All Happening. (1963) 5.00 Murder, She Wrote. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 New Tricks. 8.00 Tennis. Billie Jean King Cup. Finals. Group B. Australia v Slovakia. 2am Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Smash. (Final) 1.00 Baywatch. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Botched. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.30 Dating No Filter UK. 10.00 MOVIE: Billy Madison. (1995, M) 11.45 Young Sheldon. 12.10am I Am Cait. 1.10 Kardashians. 2.10 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 9.00 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 The Code. 11.15 Late Programs.

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6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Traitors. (R) 2.10 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.30 NCIS. (Mv) Agent Knight’s past resurfaces when NCIS investigates a camp-site murder. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 6. New Zealand Breakers v Sydney Kings. Replay. 10.30 Becker. 11.30 Frasier. 12.30pm The King Of Queens. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 11.10 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 9.00 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull. 10.20 48 Hours. 12.15am Shopping. 12.45 Infomercials. 1.15 Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

Wednesday, November 9

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00

Monash And Me. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News

At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address.

1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R)

5.00 Back Roads. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Question Everything.

Wil Anderson and Jan Fran are joined by a panel to dissect the news and sort the real from the rumours.

9.00 Fisk. (PG) Helen meets with two estranged brothers.

9.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

Hosted by Rob Brydon.

10.00 The Witchfinder. (Final, Mal, R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 Inside The Sydney Opera House. (R)

12.05 Marcella. (Malv, R) 12.50 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 10.00 Incredible Homes. 11.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Apocalypse: The Second World War. (PGav, R) 3.00 Journey Through Albania. (R) 3.35 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Empire With Michael Portillo. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Jennifer Byrne.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Charles: The New King. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

8.30 Stolen: Catching The Art Thieves: Franfurt. (M) Part 2 of 3. Takes a look at the story of the theft of two Turners on loan from the Tate in 1994.

9.35 Nine Perfect Strangers. (MA15+)

The pressure on Masha intensifies, as she juggles guests, staff and her absolute commitment to the Marconi family.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 No Man’s Land. (Ma, R)

11.55 Bad Banks. (MA15+ads, R)

12.55 Romulus. (MA15+sv, R)

3.55 French Food Safari. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK

World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: His Perfect Obsession. (2018, Masv, R) 2.00 Police: Hour Of Duty. (Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Hey Hey We’re 50. (PGsv, R) Daryl Somers hosts a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the launch of HeyHeyIt’sSaturday 9.15 Air Crash Investigation: North Sea Nightmare. (PGl) Takes a look at a 2014 incident involving Loganair Flight 6780 to the Shetland Islands, Scotland. 10.15 The Latest: Seven News. 10.45 The Amazing Race. (PGl) Hosted by Phil Keoghan. 11.45 To Be Advised. 12.15 Mean Mums. (PGs, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

TEN (5, 1)NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 Morning News.

12.00 My Mum, Your Dad. (Mls, R)

1.50 Talking Honey. (PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 Cricket. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Semi-final. 9.00 To Be Advised.

10.00 Nine News Late. Takes a look at the latest news and events from Australia and around the world. 10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Family Law. (Ma)

A divorcée needs help.

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Hosted by Ben Shephard.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.

4.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Skippy befriends an artist.

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Real Love Boat Australia. (PGl, R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG, R) Follow the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it matches dogs to their new families.

8.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. Follows a group of singles as they set sail across the Mediterranean on board the cruise liner RegalPrincessin search of their match. Hosted by Darren McMullen, with Hannah Ferrier and Daniel Doody. 10.00 My Life Is Murder. (Ma) Alexa investigates the death of a chef.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 8.00 Art Works. 8.30 Days Like These With Diesel. 9.30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 10.15 Stuff The British Stole. 10.45 The Human Revolution. 11.40 Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America. 12.45am Catalyst. 1.40 ABC News Update. 1.45 Close. 5.00 Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck. 5.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums.

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3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Raven’s Quest. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath

Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana.

Bamay. 6.35 Never Stop Riding. 6.50 News.

Land Of Primates. 7.50 Peckham’s Finest.

High Arctic Haulers. 9.20 Australia Burns: Silence Of The Land. 10.45 Late Programs.

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Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Mock The Week. (Final) 9.00

9.30 Question Everything.

Penn & Teller: Fool

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm

Other Side Of The Rock. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30

The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Raven’s Quest. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Land Of Primates. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Tribal. 9.25 MOVIE: Arrowhead. (2015, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon MOVIE: In Harmony. (2015, M) 1.40 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 1.50 After The Virus. 2.45 Front Up 1998. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35

8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 10.10 MOVIE: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (2000, M) 12.20am Late Programs.

7TWO (72)

6am Shopping. 6.30

Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Weekender. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 12.55pm The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Ship. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Queen Of Spades. (1949, PG) 5.30 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Pre-Show. 6.00 Cricket. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Semi-final. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11)

6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Friends. 1.00 Becker. 2.00 NBL Slam. 2.30 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 Two And A Half Men. 10.10 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 7.55 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 11.00 The Kindergarten Teacher. (2018, M) 12.50pm Joshy. (2016, M) 2.30 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 4.10 Asterix At The Olympic Games. (2008, PG, French) 6.20 Into The Arms Of Strangers. (2000, PG) 8.30 The Wall. (2017, MA15+) 10.25 Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. (2016, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 American Restoration. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Billion Dollar Wreck. 1.00 Hellfire Heroes. 2.00 Aussie Salvage Squad. 3.00 Wild Transport. 3.30 Heavy Lifting. 4.30 Irish Pickers. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.00 American Dad! 8.30 MOVIE: X-Men: The Last Stand. (2006, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

Winnie Pooh Classic

Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

SBS World News.

Dishing It Up. (PG) Narrated by Veronica Milsom.

Guillaume’s Paris. (PG) Guillaume Brahimi explores a mushroom farm.

World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: The Neapolitan Line, Italy. (PG) Bill Nighy narrates a journey on the the Neapolitan Line across Italy.

The Handmaid’s Tale. (Final, MA15+) June tries to keep her family safe.

SBS World News Late.

Gomorrah. (MA15+av)

The Eagle. (Malsv, R)

French Food Safari. (R) 4.45 Destination

Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK

English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

Oak Island. 10.10 The World’s Toughest Prisons. 11.05 In Search Of... 11.55 News. 12.50am Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Chalet Girl. Continued. (2011, PG) 6.55 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 8.50 Under The Cover Of Cloud. (2018, PG) 10.30 Voyage Of The Damned. (1976, M) 1.20pm The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 4.20 Dr Knock. (2017, PG, French) 6.25 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 8.30 Enigma. (2001, M) 10.40 The Pianist. (2002, MA15+) 1.20am The Wall. (2017, MA15+) 3.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Body Heat. (1981, Malns, R) 2.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Brett plans a romantic trip away with Kim in tropical Queensland to try and reinvigorate their marriage. However, much to Brett’s chagrin, Kath, Kel and Sharon go along. Sharon is accused of ball tampering, again. 10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 Autopsy USA: Lucille Ball. (Mad, R) A look at the death of Lucille Ball. 12.20 World’s Deadliest: Crazes. (Mal, R) A look at dangerous crazes. 1.20 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Shopping. 8.30 Master Build. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute.

Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Grace. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Restoration. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Billion Dollar Wreck. 1.00 Hellfire Heroes. 2.00 Family Guy. 2.30 Towies. 2.45 Heavy Lifting. 3.45 Irish Pickers. 4.45 Mates On A Mission. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Taken. (2008, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Takers. (2010, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Carrie Diaries. 1.00 Baywatch. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Dating No Filter UK. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.30 MOVIE: American Pie 2. (2001, MA15+) 11.30 Young Sheldon. Midnight I Am Cait. 1.00 Kardashians. 2.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Sinister Savior. (2020, Mav, R) Marci Miller, Kelly Blatz, Rosa Blasi. 1.50 Talking Honey. (PG) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Ma) Follows the activities of police units. 8.30 Paramedics. (Mam) Alarm bells ring for paramedics when a fit young man suddenly has multiple seizures. 9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mam) A 75-year-old is treated for a fall. 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 The First 48: Soldier Down/ Blood Vendetta. (Mav, R) 11.50 Pure Genius. (Mm) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Ship. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 As Time Goes By. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Pre-Show. 6.00 Cricket. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Semi-final. 9.00 To Be Advised. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Carrie Diaries. 1.00 Baywatch. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Survivor. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.30 Naked Attraction. 10.30 Life After Lockup. 11.30 Young Sheldon. Midnight I Am Cait. 1.00 Kardashians. 2.00 Baywatch. 2.50 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 9.00 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 Tommy. 11.15 Evil. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Real Love Boat Australia. (R) 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

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

7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mav, R) Paramedics deal with a motor vehicle accident, a brain injury, a house fire and a suspected case of domestic violence. 8.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. Follows a group of singles as they set sail across the Mediterranean on board the cruise liner RegalPrincessin search of their match. Hosted by Darren McMullen, with Hannah Ferrier and Daniel Doody. 9.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

PEACH (52, 11)

6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Friends. 10.30 The Middle. Noon The Living Room. 1.00 Frasier. 2.00 Becker. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12)

6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 9.00 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull. 10.30 The Code. 11.30 48 Hours. 12.30am Infomercials. 1.00 Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

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Managing Solar for Strata

Strata owners, tenants, body corporate com mittees and professional body corporate man agers are invited to the upcoming free Solar for Strata forum scheduled for 15 November at The J Theatre, Noosa Junction.

The event is being presented by Zero Emis sions Noosa (ZEN) and goes from 8am to 10.30am.

“Electricity prices have already risen dra matically, and are predicted to go higher,” said ZEN spokesperson Vivien Griffin. “We know that rooftop solar can help bring costs down, but it is more challenging for strata properties to go down this path. ZEN set itself the goal of working with this sector to assist in body cor porate committee decision-making to over come the technical, legal and financial issues they have to consider.

“We are grateful to Noosa Council, which provided grant funding to enable ZEN to com mission Ian Wright from the Solar Revenue

Company to work with eight different strata properties to develop practical and unbiased solar feasibility studies for their different cir cumstances.

“The properties included residential, resort and commercial. Ian brings his practical expe rience and knowledge from the journey that Noosa Lakes Resort took to install the largest solar array in Noosa, now, with 12 months’ operation over a stormy period in electricity prices, demonstrating it was worth the effort.

“ZEN’s goal is to use the information gath ered to date to develop a roadmap for solar that any body corporate committee or body corporate manager can use.

“At the forum, Ian will be reporting on his findings, outlining next steps and chairing a panel answering questions from the audience. This is a great opportunity to put your burning questions to the panel.”

Said Ian: “My work with the eight body cor

porate committees over the last six months has really demonstrated the complex issues that they must consider when thinking about rooftop solar. My feasibility report for each property canvasses their specific issues.

“However, the potential financial payback definitely makes the effort worthwhile.”

Roslyn Simmonds, chair of the Tewantin Plaza body corporate committee, one of the eight properties that Ian worked with, said: “Tewantin Plaza is a commercial strata proper ty, with its own unique challenges. It has been enormously helpful to work through the issues with Ian, to guide our body corporate commit tee decision making.”

To register for this free interactive event, go to zeroemissionsnoosa.com.au/events For more information about the event, phone 0407 116 105 or email zeroemissionsnoosa@ gmail.com

Faces of the Kimberley explores social connections

In many ways, the Kimberley is different to any other region in Australia, going back to its geological separation from the main con tinent in pre-human times and its subsequent dramatic reconnection.

In terms of its human history, the dates go way back and there are still many unanswered questions.

Was the Kimberley region the gateway to human colonisation of this country? Who

were the first peoples, where did they come from and what does their history now tell us?

What has happened since that early colo nisation leading to today’s diverse Kimberley society?

In this presentation, Ian Morris will take a look at the fascinating social connections, highlighted by recent archaeology, anthropol ogy, including rock art, genetics, even sea level change and many other aspects of our human

history which we were never taught about at school.

Ian is a biologist, author and conservation ist who is one of Australia’s most acclaimed naturalists.

With a long history of working with theTra ditional Owners of the Kimberley and Arnhem Land, Ian has an abiding love for the Top End.

Everyone is welcome at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace

wouldn’t cut your own hair...

Drive, Noosaville on November 11. The forum starts at 10:30am and morning tea is available at 10-10.25am. Entry is $5 by tap and go at the door which includes morning tea/coffee. We do ask that masks are worn to protect the vul nerable in our audience.

More information is available at noosa parks.org.au/friday-environment-forum/ Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.

RoslynSimmondsandIanWrightoutside TewantinPlaza. Picture:SUPPLIED

On The Soapbox

Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie

Restoring marine habitat

The motion to note the final report from The Nature Conservancy and thank them for their professionalism was carried 4-3, with Crs Stockwell, Wegener, Wilkie and Jurisevic in fa vour.

This project is about caring for country.

Noosa Council has consistently supported the Oyster Reef Restoration initiative because we embrace the obligation and the opportuni ty as contemporary custodians to protect, re store and enhance this community’s land and water-based ecosystems, within legal reach of our care and responsibility.

We understand that, just as forests clean the air and provide habitat for land-based ani mals, oyster reefs clarify the water and provide habitat for marine creatures, improving water quality and enriching marine biodiversity.

We appreciate that, once factually informed of the impacts of human activity on our com munity’s natural assets, doing nothing about it was not an option.

The report by Dr Ruth Thurstan of the Uni versity of Queensland showed oyster reefs were once abundant throughout the Noosa River system as were vastly greater numbers of fish.

The Seagrass Survey indicated that, in our lifetime between 1987 to 2020, the decline in Noosa River’s seagrass has been up to 100 per cent in some areas.

Noosa council is proud to support evidence and science-backed initiatives like this one, that aim to restore and leave our natural assets in a better shape for future generations.

And partnerships are the best way to tackle complex and ambitious projects requiring high-level expertise, permits for something that’s never been done before and community education programs.

This oyster reef restoration project is backed by arguably the most extensive part nership involving the most contributors ever seen in Noosa Shire.

Noosa Council has consistently aimed to play its part in working with three levels of

government, the world’s leading environmen tal organisation The Nature Conservancy, the traditional owners, the Thomas Foundation and numerous community, businesses and Non-Government Organisations to improve the health, resilience and biodiversity of the Noosa River.

I’d like to acknowledge some of the groups involved, the Kabi Kabi, The Nature Conser vancy, Australian Marine Conservation Soci ety, Noosa Parks Association, Maritime Safety

Qld, Noosa Environmental Education Hub, Noosa Integrated Catchment Association, Noosa Community Biosphere Association, Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, Tour ism Noosa, Resource Recovery Australia, Noo sa Landcare, Ozfish, the Bribie Island Research Centre and our partners in the Department of Environment and Science (QLD)

The great naturalist Sir David Attenborough has consistently urged communities and all levels of government to do everything in their power to address the decline in our life-sus taining ecosystems and biodiversity.

To this end, the Federal Government also responded by granting $20 million to the Na ture Conservancy to help restore oyster reefs around Australia, because they understand these projects strengthen communities and economies while protecting biodiversity. TNC has dedicated $1.2million of these funds, on top of the $1.2million they’ve already commit ted to this project ($2.4million in total contri bution) to match Noosa Council’s $1.2million.

Noosa is one of at least 13 coastal com munities – from south-east Queensland right around Australia’s coastline to Perth in West ern Australia where the TNC is doing such work.

The Nature Conservancy have the stated aim of rebuilding 60 reefs across southern Australia. Eleven projects have been reported to be completed, or nearly completed so far.

It’s a privilege to work with people who feel the responsibility we have for our natural as sets, and who are prepared to take informed action to care for them.

Time has come for Blue Care to reassess its priorities

By Barry Cotterell, Opinion

The Sunshine Coast Regional Council, in 2008, agreed to sell the development site at Grasstree Court Sunrise Beach to BlueCare, apparently because of a need for a residential aged care facility in the area.

As long ago as 2008, BlueCare was aware of the impact of the development on the Glossy Black Cockatoo food trees and agreed as a condition of the 2011 development approval (DA) to a Vegetation Clearing Offset program to be undertaken to “re-establish the habitat to be cleared from the site”.

The new habitat was to be re-established at a nearby location.

The habitat BlueCare intended to clear was all 37 feed trees from Lot 6 and all 34 feed trees on Lot 9. Responding to community pressure, they may now retain 11 trees but more likely only a habitat of five and any oth er isolated trees after construction on Lot 6.

Only four trees on Lot 9 are proposed to be retained but all just isolated trees and not a habitat.

To genuinely “re-establish the habitat” you would not wait until 2018 to identify the feed trees to be cleared before starting to ger minate the seeds to plant.

BlueCare seemed not to have paid much attention to its expert advice which suggest ed the trees would only be two metres tall in five years so hardly feed trees or re-estab lished habitat.

BlueCare also assumed the nearby loca tion, a former dump site, would be suitable only to find out in 2022 that the site is con taminated and unsuitable.

So Lot 6 is cleared and the seedlings to “re-establish the habitat” were planted in 2021.

Now BlueCare wants to clear Lot 9 for the retirement village but because the receiv ing site is now unavailable, Lot 9 cannot be cleared under the terms of the development application (DA).

BlueCare is also running out of time to

start stage two on Lot 9 and will need to ap ply to amend the DA.

Another receiving site, even if one could be found, would not allow BlueCare to “reestablish the habitat”. It has had since 2011 to do that and failed.

BlueCare could seek to have the offset con dition waived, which would result in a major change and would attract significant commu nity objection. Waiver would totally destroy the habitat with no replacement to the detri ment of the Glossy Blacks.

BlueCare have done almost nothing on the site to avoid or mitigate the impact on the

habitat which they wish to clear and depend significantly on the offset.

BlueCare could also seek to make a finan cial contribution as an alternative but what is an appropriate price payable for removal of the entire habitat of a threatened species?

This is also a major change from the 2011 DA and totally unacceptable to the commu nity.

While BlueCare has delayed implementing the 2011 DA to suit its financial priorities, the law and the world has moved on.

The community need for the development that may have existed in 2011 has evaporated

and been replaced with other priorities. The Noosa community does not need another re tirement village to cater for over-65 retirees.

Noosa needs accommodation for workers and their families near to where they work. Even BlueCare’s residential aged care workers will need reasonably priced accommodation.

BlueCare needs to reassess its priorities and consult with Council about a more ap propriate use of the site which will protect the remaining Glossy Black cockatoo habitat and improve the well-being of residents.

Is BlueCare truly a charitable organisation or simply another developer acting for profit?

Glossy Black Cockatoos have recently been listed endangered by the Australian government.

Picture: SPENCER HITCHEN

BlueCare’s proposed development of a nursing home and retirement village.

BlueCare contract clearing on Lot 6 of the proposed development.

Oyster reef near Noosa Council chambers at Tewantin - one of four oyster reefs created as part of the restoration project.

Reports are a wake-up call

Thank you Phil Jarrett for both of your excel lent articles, River Pain Flows and Rethinking our Wetlands.

Accolades and thank you to Peter Hunnam and Alex Western for your extensive and dili gent survey.

The Noosa River Estuary and Wetlands Ur ban Land use Pressures Reports is amazing eye-opening heartfelt work, and should be a wake up call to all those in authority, and all those who care for the environment.

So many of us are distressed at the increase in the eroding foreshores, the diminishing trees, the unrestricted contaminants and run off from storm water drains, the monstrous houseboats on the river among the old half sunken objects, and the speed of vessels in re stricted areas.

On another note, it is very encouraging to see the restoration of the oyster reefs com pleted.

NICA (Noosa Integrated Catchment Assoc) do a wonderful job of collecting rubbish along the river, monitoring water quality and the welfare of the Estuarine bird life.

The river, lakes and estuary are the life blood of the Noosa Biosphere. They must be protected at all costs.

Suzanne Bloomfield

Noosaville Cooloola’s

rainforest hides incompetent public contracting

Reading Phil Jarratt’s (NT21/10) article on Co oloola National Park cabins overlooks a poorly planned and loose Expression of Interest (EOI 220316, 30 Nov 2018) transferring public re sources to a commercial monopoly avoiding competitive contracting that would deliver val ue for money to Queensland taxpayers.

All the issues raised in the press and with MPs should have been resolved by transparent community and Kabi Kabi participation and sound environmental studies before going to an EOI. Poor planning resulted in an EOI lack ing clear specifications on matters such as leg islative compliance, lease arrangements and fees, sites locations, sizes and impacts, build ings, accesses, time schedules, park usage and controls, financial returns to the State and de veloper, detailed financial capacity and skills of developers, and measures for non-perfor mance. The sole short-listed proponent was invited to participate in specifying all these requirements.

Normally under Queensland State Purchas ing Policies where specifications are prepared by a sole proponent this is followed by a call for public tenders to deliver and the sole pro ponent is excluded from bidding because they have gained inside information.

Previously, past members of Tourism Aus tralia and of Qld Travel and Tourist Board with commercial interests in national park huts have expressed a drive to “unlock Australia’s potential for luxury hiking mecas”. Subse quentially, Qld Department of Tourism initi ated invitations for the EOI despite this being the sole legislative responsibility of NPWS.

Phill Jarrett gives ample air to the vice presi dent of Noosa Park Association, to express his strategy of influence on and appeasement towards commercial development within na tional parks (NPA member updates). As the sole conservation representative on the EOI Key Stakeholder group, this policy fails to ap preciate that many public and professional folks in Brisbane and elsewhere were quietly involved in establishing Cooloola NP, that other conservation organisation have arisen in Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast which include dissenting members of NPA, expressing differ ent views and trying to hold the Government to account. Was the vice president’s strategy arrived at through open consultation with NPA members and with all the other conservation ists in the region?

The functions of the key stakeholders as a public voice is muffled by commercial-inconfident agreements and in practice they are providing an advisory service. It is not known what if any financial compensation the State is providing for these services and likewise to the sole proponent for their involvement in this long and delayed planning and specification process.

The twin share per person costs of enjoying luxury hiking mecas in Tasmanian NPs ranges from $600 to $1000 per night for four to eight day guided walks including meals and bed ding. The Cooloola EOI is publicly silent on

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these financial matters and what share, if any, the State and Kabi Kabi will receive. It is also silent on detailed arrangements to integrate public and commercial use, or if walker quotas are imposed, how entries will be allocated be tween public campers and commercial users.

The proposed cabins on Double Island Point are blatant commercial exploitation of what is the last undeveloped headland in SE Australia and it’s unique plant assemblages. This area can be enjoyed by walk in, walk outs without overnight accommodation and is al ready subjected to pressures from the NPA managed accommodation at the lighthouses, campers at the lagoons and drive-in day visi tors. What would the people of Noosa say if commercial cabins for “transcendent medita tion exercised in nature” were proposed for headlands in Noosa National Park?

Dr Jim Porter, Cootharaba

Cooloola walk negatives need addressing

I write in response to Phil Jarratt’s article, End of the beginning?, in Friday 21 October’s Noosa Today.

Well, it seems all the proponents of the Co oloola Great Walk are having jolly japes over the placement of campsites within this pro posed project.

I absolutely agree that the Poona Lake and Patterned Fens variation is good news. Howev er, this good news masks the many negatives which should be addressed.

If you, Phil, or invited members of Noosa Council, Gympie Council and politicians had bothered to attend the meeting on Saturday at Pomona, you would be well aware of the opin ions of the opponents to the Cooloola Great Walk. Anyone can Google Keep Cooloola Cool for the latest information from the many op

ponents to this project. I have written letters to relevant State Ministers, attended meetings and spoken with a person from the Depart ment of Environment and Science. Anyone who feels this project should not go ahead can do the same.

To quote from an environmentalist who has been working tirelessly to alert the public to all the issues surrounding the CGW:

1. “Why were Poona Lake and Noosa River sites even chosen in the first place?”

2. “Why has so much time, effort and aggrava tion been required before The Department of Environment and Science acknowledged and responded to very significant site problems?”

3. “The Double Island Point site remains un addressed, as does the large cabin footprint that will displace precious park habitat .” At least three of the sites, including Double Island Point, will have 10 large 38sqm cab ins each, with kitchen and dining facilities, raised boardwalks and power, water, waste water and rainwater facilities.

4. “Future expansion to development and op erational type and scale remains beyond public scrutiny and control.”

The fourth point is possibly the most con cerning aspect. The Queensland Labor Gov ernment made election promises to overturn the Nature Conservation Act that was changed by the Newman Government to allow com mercial pressures to over-ride sound eco logical management principles within all our National Parks. These promises still have not been carried out.

I would hope that the Kabi Kabi meetings reject the ILUA and that this project does go away. Phil states that the “smart money” is on a “yes” outcome. “Smart money” obviously relating to tourist dollars and big bucks for CABN!

Michael Gloster states,“ More than any oth

er party, NPA has led the creation and progres sive extension of Cooloola National Park over the past 60 years, so we have skin in the game.” As a member of NPA I hold to those original values of love and respect for our beautiful Cooloola. Yes, NPA has achieved extraordinary outcomes on many environmental issues and continues to do so. It is a very environmentally astute organisation. However, its stance on the CGW is not one of its glory moments. Michael does not speak for all NPA members. Some of us, including myself, are extremely disap pointed NPA has not come out against this project from the very start. From an ecological point of view, nothing about the CGW makes any sense. Will this project enhance Cooloola National Park? Will it leave it in a better eco logical position than it was previously? I think the answers depend on whether you view this from a tourism aspect or from an environmen tal aspect.

Returning to a previous article by Phil Jar ratt in the 17 June Noosa Today, he states that Michael Gloster,“has been tasked with prepar ing the campaign” for World Heritage listing of Cooloola National Park.

Michael states, “ it will be interesting to see if those favouring it are willing to get involved in making it happen, just as residents since the 1960s got involved in the struggle to have Cooloola National Park created, then progres sively extended.”

I would like to know what effect the CGW will have on this process.

I feel so sad when I see what could happen to Cooloola if the CGW project goes ahead. I think our Cooloola will become the sacrificial lamb on the altar of tourism and commercial development within our National Parks.

Kathy Sweet, Tewantin

Inclusive approach needed

Many thanks for featuring the independent Wetlands report by Peter Hunnam and Alex Western, which assesses urban development pressures on the lower Noosa River system (NT 14 and 28 October).This detailed report clearly outlines how excessive clearing and destruc tion of foreshore and riparian habitats, and the damaging effects of so many roads, run-off drains, parks, urban buildings, boat access and jetty structures have resulted in the significant degradation of the fragile shallow and fore shore wetland areas along the Noosa River.

It seems from its website that Noosa Coun cil has been working on a new Noosa River Plan for nearly two years, along with its Noosa River Advisory Committee, and our Mayor and State Local Member. I hope this new Plan deals with the catchment and urban development problems highlighted in the recent Noosa To day articles about Noosa’s wetlands.

Are the Council and River Committee (who represent the local community) work ing on a whole-of-catchment approach to the problems facing our estuary? It would surely be useful for all divisions of Council such as roads, drainage and parks to have input into a new river plan and the management activi ties, as well as the relevant State government agencies who look after moorings, jetties, fish habitats, fisheries, boating activities, national parks and marine parks.

Julia Walkden, Cooroy

Learning from history

American Philosopher Cornel West quote:

“You can’t move forward until you look back.“

At last someone has taken note of his quote. (Whoops)

A decision to build houses in flood plain ar eas on stumps is now being considered. Mary borough is one such place that has some of the best examples of Queenslanders I have seen.

But then there were those with concern to create and build for the future with more foresight than we see today. We now have vast areas of bungalows,cottages and cabins stem ming natural water flow.

Ernest Wright, Tewantin

NIMBY - Nuclear in my backyard

Would the Queensland proponents of an intel ligent conversation about nuclear in my back yard please have it sooner than later so people know where not to put their veggie patch? Just asking.

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

Here is a pair of Tawny Frogmouths that have nested in Noosaville this season. They are sitting on eggs at the moment and we are waiting in anticipation for the hatching of the babies, said Lance Hunt who captured these images of them last week. If you have a Lenscape please email to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

On The Soapbox

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton

Noosa is compassionate

Dying, and death, is still very difficult to speak about whether it is our own passing, that of a loved one or a tragedy in our community.

It brings all our emotions to the surface, in cluding enormous grief.

Compassionate communities are com munities where everybody recognises that we all have a role to play in supporting each other in times of loss, ageing, dying and grief. Where everyone is ready, willing and confident to have those hard to broach discussions with our family and friends, and to support each other in emotional and practical ways. Where we recognise that all-natural cycles of sickness and health, birth and death, and love and loss occur every day, and that care for one another at times of crisis and loss is not a task solely for health and social services.

It is everyone’s business - remember the vil lage?

Queensland Compassionate Communities is a component of Palliative Care Queensland which has been developed to work with com munities to nurture and promote compassion, and I have shared via Facebook about their in credible work.

This includes guidance through a consul tancy service, delivering public education programs such as PalliLearn and Last Aid, in amongst overseeing and running programs, projects and activities on the ground. They create awareness initiatives which promote and develop understanding about what com passionate communities are, as well provide guidance to government policy.

Our community is definitely a compassion ate community, and we are fortunate to have Sunshine Coasters such as Gillian Hall working tirelessly in this space, whom I first met four years ago when the Compassionate Commu nities project was launched on the Sunshine Coast as part of a national research project. From this, a small group of residents who wanted to work on a tangible project to build caring communities, resulted in start-up, notfor-profit funeral business as a contribution to addressing local needs, and we also have our first ecofriendly burials at Eumundi, though I have been told a tracker is needed to locate our loved ones so I must update my technological capabilities!

One of the most difficult aspects for an MP is to talk about is the cost of death, as it may be seen as insensitive.

Death, as with birth and our life in between, has costs associated that must be advocated for to State and Federal Governments, which means we, as MPs, have no choice but to talk about it.

For many in our community, there is a preference in their last day to passing in a hospital. There are also many that wish to be in their own bed, with the smells and sounds they are familiar with, beloved family, friends and pets by their side.

Sometimes this is not possible for a multi tude of reasons. Our house cannot be retrofit ted in time, access for palliative outreach ser vices is difficult, or we do not have someone who can stay with us and care for us in our last days.

That is where our incredible palliative care hospices come in, such our as very own and much-loved Katie Rose Hospice

For those unfamiliar, Katie is our home away from home in our last days. A wonderful light filled house surrounded by gardens, with the smell of baking treats, the sounds of visit ing grandchildren, love from volunteers and specialist palliative care nurses.

Somewhere that, 24/7, you are the focus as a much-treasured guest, not a patient, a number or statistic. Your last days are filled with what we all would want for everyone. That our death, just as our birth and life, is a progression, not traumatic for our loved ones, however, filled with loved ones. A transition that every single one of us will go through, and there should be choice in this journey.

I have fought for Katie Rose on many fronts successfully.

First as a new MP to get the funding so they could be accredited to be able to ap ply for state funding, and $100,000 later, this was achieved. Then to get the state funding, which thankfully was achieved and happily, we are now on the second round, with a new four-year-contract received.

However, I am still fighting, five years on, for a sustainable funding model for not only Katie Rose, but all hospices in Queensland.

This has not been easy as hospices, even though very much part of palliative care across the world, are relatively new in Austra lia.

Queensland has the most of any state with seven, other states may have one or two which are operating without any government fund ing. It is up to again, incredible volunteers, to raise operating costs through such initiatives as Op Shops, bequeathments, and donations from appreciative families of those who have passed in their loving care.

Hospices are in high demand, and low in numbers. They are an essential and needed component of our palliative care, and as such

should be appropriately funded.

With a hospital bed costing triple to what a hospice bed does, our desperate shortage of hospital beds and reports that passing in a hospice is less traumatic, more supportive and a key element in recovery through the grieving process for loved ones, whether it is for a grandparent, or a child, hospices are wanted and needed.

With all of this known, I still cannot com prehend why requests to our governments for a sustainable funding model continues to not be addressed.

The inquiry into palliative care, and ensu ing 2019 Queensland Health Palliative Care Services Review, highlighted many issues. These included a lack of hospices, respite fa cilities, afterhours care, and residential care. The knowns were articulated - that demand is outstripping supply, which requires greater investment in service delivery by Australian and State Governments.

Even with $17 million committed by the QLD Government, this will not be able to ad dress the reality we are faced with.

There remains insufficient resources to allow Queenslanders the choice to pass at

home, with increased access desperately needed to hospice facilities and other homelike residential environments at end-of-life, in addition to dedicated hospital and hospice palliative care beds.

Queensland should become a leader in compassionate communities, however, to do that, we need to listen to what Queenslanders wish for the end of their days. And that in cludes hospices, such as Katie Rose, to be an option.

As I recently spoke about in Parliament, they need more that the current 21 per cent fund ing for nursing costs. With these not for profits still experiencing the fallout from the pandemic including loss of income through fundrais ers not being able to be held, and increases in nursing and Covid related costs, it is time for Queensland to move into a space where death and dying is not a cost we need to be on our knees begging for or sausage sizzling over, just as for our birth, or life.

However, that is what I am now doing, pleading for what should not need to be plead ed for on behalf of our community and across Queensland. The right for to pass with dignity, in the space of their choosing, with all they love around, including their furry family members.

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton

Boy from Oz - sensational

By Margie Maccoll

Playwright David Williamson’s standing ova tion at last Friday’s opening night of Noosa Arts Theatre’s production of The Boy from Oz paralleled what everyone else in the audience felt about the performance - it was truly out standing.

Directed by Ian Mackellar and scripted by Nick Enright, The Boy from Oz presents the life of Peter Allen rather like one of the sing er-songwriter’s shows. It’s fast-paced, packed with song and dance, littered with loud shirts, and regularly addresses the audience directly.

The musical tells the dazzling, funny and moving story of the life of the legendary enter tainer from humble beginnings in the 1950s, growing up in Tenterfield NSW, to his catapult ing rise to fame.

He survived family tragedy to become a teenage TV star in the duo, The Allen Brothers. Discovered by Judy Garland, he married her daughter Liza Minnelli and went on to achieve international stardom.

The fluidity and precision with which the show moves through Allen’s story and across the stage is seamless.

Sam Henderson is fabulous as Allen with his strong voice, slick dance skills and the con fident charm of a showman. He commands the stage, which he is rarely off, as he shares the highs and lows of Allen’s life through stories, song and dance - switching from the tender ness required for Tenterfield Saddler one min ute, to turning up the mood for I Go to Rio the next.

Nicole Kaminski’s sensational choreogra phy is faultless and delivered with great vigour and passion by the incredibly talented castAriah Aiello, Ava Crozier and Tess Robertson as the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes wowing the audience.

Oriana Packman and AJ Wildey absolutely nail their roles as Judy Garland and Liza Mi nelli, respectively, and do so with considerable impact.

Robyn Moore is perfect in the role of Allen’s mother Marion Woolnough and her showstopping performance of Don’t Cry Out Loud was stunning.

Aaron Sinclair is equally credible as Allen’s lover of 15 years Greg Connell, as is Ryan Carr as the other Allen brother.

Saxon Mitchell (one of the three boys who will play young Peter throughout the season) gave the performance of a seasoned veteran as he plays an 11-year-old Allen singing in coun try pubs.

David Hill’s versatile set design served the work at every turn, Travis Macfarlane’s lighting of it was spot on and the sound work of Jack Scandrett and Anthony Wade-Cooper was just perfect.

The sewing team must have worked their fingers to the bone with the sheer volume of wonderful costumes but it was worth their ef forts in bringing the showmanship and pizzazz to life, and reinforcing the era in which Peter Allen lived.

The Boy from Oz will be performed at Noosa Arts Theatre until

Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie, Liza Park and The Boy from Oz director Ian Mackellar.

Julie and Simon Gamble

Peter Allen performing in Brisbane in the 1970s.

Jeanne He and Paul Tolomeo

Boy from Oz choreographer Nicole Kaminski and Madi Lee

Judy and Ray Painter

Anna James and Toni Nightingale at opening night of The Boy from Oz.

Hayley, Sue and Mason enjoy a drink before the show.

Jim and Melissa Travers

Sam Henderson as Peter Allen and Saxon Mitchell as a young Peter Allen.

Pictures: ROB MACCOLL

The big laughs are coming

Put Friday 11 and Saturday 12 November in your diary for what is sure to be a helluva fun ny weekend when The Sunshine Coast Come dy Festival bring the big laughs to The Brewery at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi.

Brace yourselves for a wild ride of sidesplitting hilarity with the modern-day Queen of Sass, Vanessa Mitchell, as she takes you on a laugh-out-loud adventure of her trials and tribulations of parenting, dating and all things female on Friday 11 November.

Tickets are $30 (plus booking fee) and avail able via Oztix.

Doors open at 6.30pm, show starts at 7pm. 18-plus event. Seated show.

Laughable Heat #2 on Saturday 12 Novem ber is the Sunny Coast Comedy Fest’s very own comedy Hunger Games.

They are encouraging all aspiring standups to bring the LOLs for a chance to win a cash prize and a headline spot on next year’s Laughable Comeback Show.

With heats all over the coast and the grand finale on Sunday, the Coast’s best up-n-comers battle it out, live on stage.

If you’re keen to take to the mic, register for Laughable by emailing admin@sunshine coastcomedyfestival.com

To be in the audience – just show up! All welcome. Doors open at 1.30pm and the fun starts at 2pm. Free entry.

Enjoy the distinctive comedic stylings of Ting Lim and Ashwin Segkar as they join forces for Rice and Spice on Saturday 12 November.

Singaporean-born Ting Lim is a beloved fa vourite on the Brisbane comedy scene.

With an easy charm, her darkly intelligent observations about life and human nature have made her rising star in Australian com edy.

A regular at the Sit Down Comedy Club, Ting has performed all over Australia and Sin

gapore, supporting the likes of Jimeoin, Matt Okine and more. Ting had a string of success ful shows in the Melbourne Comedy Festival as well as the Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney Fringe Festivals. Daring, razor-sharp and in fectious.

Growing up between Indian and western culture, with a childhood in NZ, Australia and Malaysia, Ashwin Segkar’s comedy is an unex pected take on ordinary life.

He has brought humour to audiences with shows at major festivals and also entertains audiences across Queensland as a radio host.

Tickets are $30 plus booking fee (full price) and $25 plus booking fee (concession) and are

available via Oztix. Doors open at 5pm, show starts at 5.30pm. 18 plus event. This is a seated show.

Covid safe and harder than ever, Aussie comedy legend - Heath Franklin ’Chopper’brings his smash hit show ’The Silencer’ to town on Saturday 12 November.

Anti-vaxxers, lockdowns, Karens, cancel culture, Mr Potatohead – the outrage is deaf ening.

Everyone is crazy, everyone has an opinion, everyone is wrong.

In amongst all this noise and hysteria and angst, and snowflakes and trolls, who will give us a bit of bloody shush? Chopper is here to machete our way through the jungle.

As Chopper, Heath Franklin is an Australian cultural and comedy icon. With his own TV show, four live comedy specials, 2 ARIA nomi nations, a Logie nomination and over 500,000 tickets sold world-wide, Chopper has nearly done it all.

The man behind the tatts and ’stash, Heath Franklin is an actor, comedic performer, im proviser, and writer. He is currently working on new TV and stage projects and is highly sought-after corporate event speaker.

Tickets are $35 plus booking fee (full price) and $30 plus booking fee (concession) and are available via Oztix.

Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm. 18+ show. This is a seated event.

Gallery explores the diversity of artistic techniques

Noosa Regional Gallery explores the diver sity of techniques among an exciting crop of Sunshine Coast-based artists in the second group paint exhibition for 2022.

Earlier this year, Noosa Regional Gallery developed an exhibition titled PAINT that presented a snapshot of younger and emerg ing Sunshine Coast artists embracing paint ing in their art practice.

Supported by the Australian Govern ment’s Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) program, PAINT illustrat ed the pursuit of a new generation of artists embracing the medium with a bespoke vi sion and unique voice.

Says Noosa Regional Gallery director and curator Michael Brennan, “PAINT was such an exciting survey of new and innovative young artists here on the Coast. But it didn’t tell the whole story.

“A BIT MORE PAINT is the sequel. Despite no funding this time round, the revelation of further progression with the medium locally was just too good an opportunity for the Gal lery to ignore.”

Bringing together six local young and

emerging artists, A BIT MORE PAINT invites us to consider how far the medium of paint can be pushed and at which point the defini tion of ‘painting’ becomes subjective.

“Maybe it doesn’t matter” Brennan said, “but I think that when we push things to their limit, it helps us understand what’s im portant about them and what makes them what they are. Quintessentially, it also helps to expand our view of the world.”

Local artists Alex Lange, Alicia Sharples, BJ Murphy, Casey Hewitt, Pippa Makgill and Thom Stuart steer painting into different spaces, times, and dimensions.

Pushing the medium to places that Bren nan says don’t typically come to mind when one thinks about the medium, A BIT MORE PAINT asks us to reassess our assumptions about what painting could and should be.

“I’m not certain if this is exclusive to the

Sunshine Coast,” Brennan said, “but the prevalence of new artists building their prac tices here with emphasis on analogue and tactile processes of paint application is im pressive to say the least.”

While it might not seem like such a re markable thing to some, during this time when art schools often prioritise ideas over mastery of a medium, and when digital tech nologies are so prevalent in our everyday lives that we take them for granted, Noosa Regional Gallery is championing the way for a new age of painters, and that’s something we should all be excited about.

A BIT MORE PAINT runs from 5 Novem ber 2022 to 22 January 2023.

For more information about this exhibi tion, including booking free tickets to the of ficial opening event on Friday 4 November, visit noosaregionalgallery.com.au

Art by Pippa Makgill. Picture: WARWICK GOW

Ashwin Segkar’s comedy is an unexpected take on ordinary life.

Aussie comedy legend - Heath Franklin ‘Chopper’.

Vanessa Mitchell.

Sundays in the gardens

La Nina and her weather-god friends have not been very kind to Sundays of late, especially the first Sunday of each month when the Mu sic in the Gardens events are scheduled at Noosa Botanic Gardens, from 9am.

So let’s hope the next one, on Sunday 6 November, is given a rain reprieve, and Bus Stop Espresso’s Rob can provide coffees and snacks and the gardens’ Shade Garden can open from 9am - and popular musicians Jay Bishoff, Andrew Higgins and friends can bring a wide range of musical relaxation from 10am.

It’s a popular event … weather permitting … and audiences have increased hugely since the first Music in the Gardens took flight last year.

Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens volun teers will be on hand to provide information on all things botanic.

All you need to do is bring a chair or rug and perhaps make plans to tour the gardens after the event is over at noon, take in the spring colours, enjoy a lakeside barbecue or picnic – and treat your senses to a feast.

Music in the Gardens is held at Noosa Botanic Gardens on Lake Macdonald Drive, about 4km from Cooroy.

More information can be found at noos abotanicgardensfriends.com

Enjoy music in the botanic gardens this Sunday.

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WOMEN’S SHED

Noosa Women’s Shed Annual General Meeting to be held at 1.30pm on Saturday 5 November, 1 Ferrells Rd Cooroy, Cooroy Village. Meeting to be followed by a general meeting.

GARDEN CLUB

The next Tewantin Garden Club meeting will be held on Monday 14 November at 12.30pm for 1pm start at the Salvation Church hall, Bartlett Street, off Rene Street Noosaville. The guest speaker will be Tina Grieson citrus grow er talking all things citrus. Plant sales, compe tition table, raffles and afternoon tea will be served. Guests welcome. Enquiries Len 0417 604 889

AIR NOOSA

Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch next general meeting will be on Thursday 10 November at 10am at Function Room, Villa Noosa Hotel. Speaker is Rob Mc Gregor (McGregor Wealth Management, Noo saville) Topic: Update on the October Federal Budget. For further information phone 0478 479 049, email: airnoosasecretary@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/AIRNoosa

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 4 November at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL at 10.30am. Booking for the Christmas lunch on Friday 2 December will be taken, any ques tions please come to meeting. All members and friends welcome. Phone Kay 5447 5042.

LIONS VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are wanted to join a small but dedi cated group of Lions. We have two meetings a month of which one is a social gathering over a meal somewhere. We raise money for the lo cal community and others by holding sausage sizzles. Supporting local events and the Noosa Triathlon. For more info call Joan 0418 794 730.

LIFE DRAWING

Life drawing every Tuesday morning at the Uniting Church hall, 41 Poinciana Ave, Tewan tin, from 9am-12.30pm. A new model is avail able every week and cost is $25 per session. Beginners and established artists welcome. Just come and enjoy the challenge. Contact Gi uliana De Witts for more info.julianadewitts@ gmail.com

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Learn to crochet workshops: One-to-one tu ition with Janelle Turley for members and non-members - Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9.30-11.30am (booking required).

· Energise your painting: Saturday and Sun day 12 and 13 November, 9 am – 4 pm, with Trevor Purvis. Members $160/non-members $195.

· High Tea and Art: A fun afternoon with tutor Trevor Purvis. No experience required. Cost $65. Materials and high tea provided. Sunday 20 November, 1 pm – 4 pm.

· Decorative book binding workshop: Satur day and Sunday 5 and 6 November, 8.30am–5pm, with Adele Outteridge. Cost $250.

· Make a book capturing your family photos or special images workshop: Friday 11 Novem ber, 9.30am– 2.30pm. Cost $20.

To book events phone 5474 1211, email cre ate@noosaartsandcrafts. org.au or visit noo saartsandcrafts.org.au

MEN’S SHED

The Noosa mens shed have for a sale of native bee hives, possum and bird boxes and lots of plants. We are off Wallum Lane, Noosaville.

TEWANTIN NOOSA CWA

Next street stall is Thursday 17 November starting at 8.30am. Mega plant sale, expert handicrafts, jams, preserves and home bak ing all on sale. Be quick so you don’t miss out. Guest speaker for our next twilight meeting is Maureen Collins who will talk about the work of The Property Industry Foundation and their work building homes for youth homelessness, forced and arranged marriages and domes tic violence. Maureen is also a former player/ manager for Pakistan Cricket Board. Date: Wednesday 30 November from 5-7pm, QCWA Hall next to Tewantin Post Office. Social meet ing every Thursday 9-10.30am. Enquiries: Jen nifer 0409 063 738

DANCE LESSONS TEWANTIN

Every Sunday from 12.30pm at Tewantin Ma sonic Hall, 30 Moorindil Street, we start by teaching basic dance steps, waltz, then old time, New Vogue and ballroom dances run ning through to 4pm. Lots of fun and dancing, including a 20 minute tea/coffee break to so cialise. Hope to see you there.

Singles or couples can attend. Call first or just rock up. Phone Andrew 0429 829 328 or visit andrewsclassdance.com

BALLROOM DANCING AT 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. Cost is $4. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing.

Come and be a spectator, and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information, or come and visit.

U3A NOOSA TALKS

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin.

Friday 11 November: Dr Ken Lynn – Russian Composers -Prokofiev and Colleagues. Admission will be on a first come, first served basis. Full details available on U3A website u3anoosa.com. au/ or contact reception on 5440 5500.

MAGZ JAZZ

Dance and exercise classes for adults to increase strength, flexibility, energy and wellbe ing. Learn fun new dance moves to inspired music. Keeps body moving, mind agile and spirit lifted. Tuesday mornings at 9.30am11am in Eumundi. Please contact Margaret on 0425 269 988 for further information.

ORCHID SOCIETY

Noosa District Orchid & Foliage Society holds its monthly meetings on the first Saturday of each month at 1pm at the Tinbeerwah hall.

As well as a guest speaker, there will be a great display of flowering orchids, sales table, afternoon tea, fabulous raffle of plants.Visitors are welcome. Call Dave Lyons 0419 722 104.

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA

Do you sew? Need something to do at home? Help us reduce landfill by making reusable shopping bags from donated fabric. We pro vide packs of ready cut bags for you to finish at home. Any unwanted fabric gratefully re ceived. Profits from sale of bags support Katie Rose Cottage Hospice.

Phone. Sandra 0466 449 946 or email noosaboomerangbags@gmail.com

BEEF AND BURGUNDY CLUB

Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy club meet on

the third Wednesday evening of the month at a different local restaurant for good food, wine and fellowship. We invite couples or singles to join us. Further information contact John Dicker on 0414 323 266.

NOOSAVILLE VIEW CLUB

Are you new to to area and would like to meet like minded ladies twice a month for lunch and outings while raising money for disad vantaged children’s education with The Smith Family? Our luncheons are held on the fourth Thursday of every month at theTewantin Noo sa RSL. Our friendship days which include out ings are held on the second Thursday of every month. Call SenkaThwaites on 0418 606 288 to find out more or to attend.

FABULOUS 60S PLUS

We welcome couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Monday at the Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina from 10am and every Thurs day at the Boathouse on the Noosa River. Ad ditionally, we have a monthly program of in teresting and fun activities.

Contact Joan on 0419 517 869.

SUNSHINE SOCIAL CLUB

We meet for coffee every Saturday 10am at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club, where we plan our weekly lunches and picnics. Couples and sin gles most welcome. Please phone Noeline on 5474 5231 for details.

TOASTMASTERS

Do you have a message you would like to share with the world? Or maybe you’d like to improve your confidence when speaking in public. We are a fun-loving, supportive public speaking club dedicated to improving your confidence and creativity in a safe environment.

Our meetings are every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, from 6.30-8.30pm at the CWA Hall, Tewantin. The first two visits are free so you can come see what we’re all about. For more information contact noosatoastmas ters@gmail.com

PICKLEBALL

A sport for everybody. It’s fun, social, and easy to learn. All ages welcome. Come and try by contacting freelesson@noosapickleball-club. com and start something new today.

SENIORS CLUB

Tewantin Noosa National Seniors Club meeting held at Tewantin RSL every third Thursday of the month. Doors open 10am for 10.30am start.

Morning tea served. Speaker Qld - Noosa Fire Brigade. Under new committee. Contact Jennifer Clarke on 0414 804 988.

SING FOR GOOD HEALTH

If you enjoy music and would like to try sing ing in a fun loving, vibrant, friendly group we would love to hear from you.We sing beautiful, joyful easy to learn songs in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.We meet Tuesdays at 4 till 5.30pm at the CWA hall in Eumundi. All levels of ability accepted and no auditions. For more information call Joan on 0419 517 869.

CROQUET COME AND TRY

Every Sunday morning is Come andTry at Noo sa Croquet Club at its picturesque grounds at Seashell Place Noosa Waters from 8.15 am on wards. Come down and see why so many peo ple are taking up this interesting and healthy sport which combines lots of activity with strat egy and decision making.Want a new challenge to keep you thinking and meet friendly and

helpful people? Experienced trainers will be on hand to assist and for those interested, four free lessons are available before any decision about joining the Club. Ring Niven on 0428 799 987 for any further information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels requires more volunteers for local deliveries and kitch en assistants. We provide an extremely high standard of meals to those in our community requiring our service, which is only possible through the generosity of volunteers like you. As the demand for meals continues to grow, so does the need to obtain further volunteers for both the kitchen and for delivery to our clients. As a volunteer driver, vouchers are available toward petrol costs. Contact the office on 5449 7659 or email tnmow@bigpond.com

MOTORCYCLING

Motorcyclists around Noosa meet for a regular ride on the firstThursday of each month. Rides of about 200km start at 9:00am from Noosa, with a snack stop enroute. Thanks for your in terest and we look forward to riding with you.

Just email noosabonneville@optusnet.com.au for details of the next ride.

Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels

Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 7 November

Monday Drivers: Rotary D Break, Tony, Darryl, Rod and Joan, driver needed E run, driver needed F run, Patricia, Ian, Jason, Robyn, Francis

Kitchen: Len, Geoff, Georges, Mary

Tuesday Drivers: Driver needed A run, Darryl, driver needed for C run, Penny, Denise, Nicki, Barani and Peter, Amy, Simone and Chris, driver needed for K run

Kitchen: Jo, Christine

Wednesday Drivers: Martina, Trish and Karen, Julie. L, Liz and Lis, Judith, Bronwyn and Nick, Rosemary H, driver needed for H run, Simone and Chris, John and Helen, Victor

Kitchen: Denise, Martina, Christine, Judi, Lana

Thursday Drivers: Zac, Heidi, Sue, Donna and Julie, Margo and Jim, Penny R, Barani and Peter, driver needed for H run, Martina, Mal and Partner

Kitchen: Lee, Donal, Loz, Vicki, Jerry, Claire.

Friday Drivers: John, Lin, Lee, Jean and Janet, Kevin, Allan and Cynthia, Paul, Ian, Julie B, Lesley, Victor

Kitchen: Geoff, Georges, Charlotte, Judi, Nike

You can also check the roster on our website 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.

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Cooroy Pinks Up for cause

The Pink Up Cooroy breakfast hosted by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce at the Saw and Mill on Friday 28 October was a huge success, raising much needed funds for the McGrath Foundation.

Pink Up Cooroy champion Carol Chris tensen said they raised around $5000 and still have money to be counted from the schnitzel promotion.

“The morning was a success with our very entertaining auctioneer, who got $70 for a loaf of pink bread,” Carol said.

“We really want to thank all of the generous businesses that donated prizes for the event and the Cooroy community for getting behind Pink Up Cooroy.

“I can see this event growing next year to raise more funds for McGrath Foundation.”

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Elite athletes face heat

By Abbey Cannan

The Garmin Noosa Triathlon team gathered their elite athletes for a pre-event press con ference at Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club on Friday 28 October, ahead of the weekend’s triathlon.

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games representative Charlotte McShane said it was going to be hard to beat Ashleigh Gentle.

“I think that’s one of the hardest questions in triathlon, is how to beat Ash Gentle in Noo sa,” Charlotte said.

“It’d be incredible to win here but I’m well aware it would be very hard when we have Ashleigh Gentle sitting here, eight-time cham pion. So, I’ll definitely go out there and give it a crack.

“To have all the age groups out there cheering you on while they’re also racing is pretty special. I always try to return the favour and hang around after to cheer them on through out the rest of the day.”

When asked if she had any interest in shar ing the top spot, two-time Olympian Ashleigh Gentle said, “Not really”.

“I love coming back to Noosa Tri every year, and yes I have eight titles, but every race is a new race,” she said.

“Just because I’ve won before, doesn’t mean another one is given. I need to execute a really good race and get the very best out of myself.”

She certainly executed her plan on Sunday, winning an incredible ninth title in 10 years.

2021 Noosa Triathlon champion Luke Wil lian reflected on taking out the top spot as he said, “Last year was amazing to win that race and it took me four cracks before I even got close to winning... it was pretty special.”

Fresh from finishing fourth in the Hawaiian Ironman, Max Neumann said it was special to be back in Noosa.

“I don’t think I’d ever want to miss this one. If I’m not coughing up blood at the end there,

I’ll be very surprised,” Max laughed.

Olympian and multiple-time Noosa Triath lon champion Jake Birtwhistle said it was one of his favourite races in the world.

“It’s such an iconic race for Australia, triath letes all around the world know of it, and are jealous that we have this in our own backyard,” Jake said.

“I imagine it’s going to be a pretty tough one out there.”

When asked what weather he was hoping for on Sunday, while sitting in 33 degree heat, Jake said, “Not what it’s like right now.”

“I’m regretting my choice for clothing,” he laughed.

“I brought two options for race suits and they’re both black, so I might be struggling out there. But I guess this is what we have to get used to and I’ll be throwing a bunch of ice and water at my head.”

The sun stayed shining on Sunday, with a top of 27 degrees.

It was the first time competing in Noosa for Australian representative triathlete Emma Ho gan.

“I’m a Noosa rookie. I just am stoked to be here and stoked to be racing,” Emma said.

“The age groupers are what make the race, the crowd, the volunteers... Noosa is a brilliant place so it’s going to be a brilliant weekend.”

Hook, Line and Sinker

Surf fishing quiet as new hole forms at river mouth

Finally, we are at the end of what has been a wild ride, weather-wise this month.

Only a few days ago the local area got smashed by big storms and another drench ing.

Fortunately, things tend to get better after a big wet and the weekend gave many anglers a shot at heading out.

With the change in season clearly upon us many were after a season opener Span ish mackerel. Anglers reported the occasional bite off around the Halls and Sunshine reef area. The spotty mackerel are up in Platypus Bay and with the northerly winds predicted to blow hot and hard next week we may well see a few fish.

Slow troll whole garfish on TT troll rigs are the better baits as these fish are likely to be smaller than the big monsters known to turn up next year. You need to aim to not use wire and use smaller baits as we move away from the cooler water temps. Once things warm up then bring out the whole bonito!

For everyone else, the closer reefs will be pretty dirty from the run off, but this is not a bad thing. The recent swell and bad weath er saw a big flush from the rains and many prawns washed out into the bay. After a big wet Sunshine Reef often fires up and the grassy sweetlip go on the chew big time! Pilchard and squid baits are hard to beat when fished on reef rigs close to the bottom. For the lure an glers the new Pro Lure clone prawn plastic in the larger 95mm size will be killing it on 20lb setups. Keep prawns close to the bottom and fish them slightly heavier than usual for the best presentation.

With a change in the air very noticeable we could also start to see the southern migration

of tuna, mainly mac tuna. When you head out and the skies are clear, keep a watchful eye on the horizon for birds. Birds will see splashes from tuna and baitfish and will join in the ac tion to start feeding on the baitfish. Approach wide and quietly and start casting metal lures like the Gillies baitfish across the front of the school for a chance of hooking up a line burn er.

Surf fishing will be quiet but around the river mouth rocks there is a new hole form ing. This will see flathead and bream holding here during tide changes so flicking this area

is a must especially with small baits and grub style soft plastics. With the dirty water you can increase leader breaking strains to 10-12lb if after flathead. Soft vibes are essential when the river runs dirty so pick up a few Samaki vibes and hit the river mouth. These are super easy to work and will trigger a strong reaction bite from any passing predatory fish.

With the river running dirty you would be best to stay in the lower part as fish will be seeking saltier water. This gives anglers a wide range of places to fish so be sure you move around if the winds aren’t favorable, or the bite

is slow. For those heading upstream try having some crab pots out as this rain will certainly have the muddies on the move.

Now for all the latest information log onto fishingnoosa.com.au for up-to-date bar and fishing reports, don’t forget to drop into Tackle World Noosa, Noosa Boating and Outdoors and Northshore Bait and 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!

Aaron Blanch with his catch from the river.

Charlotte McShane, Emma Hogan, Ashleigh Gentle, Luke Willian, Jake Birtwhistle, and Max Neumann.

Olympian and multiple-time Noosa Triathlon champion Jake Birtwhistle.

Noosa mayor Clare Stewart welcomed the elite athletes to the surf club.

Super Saturday Tri thrills

Tight racing and exciting finishes have high lighted the return of Super Saturday at the Gar min Noosa Triathlon.

Thousands lined the streets of Noosa to take in the action-packed racing, with it be ing the first full Super Saturday schedule at the event since 2019.

Racing got underway with the Australian Open Criterium women’s race, with 13 riders battling it out over a 30 minute plus three lap race on the Noosa Parade course.

Defending champion Lauren Perry made it back-to-back wins, taking the title ahead of Isabelle Carnes and Jessica Pratt.

“I’m really stoked, really happy to pull it off again,” said Perry.

“My teammates did the work for me out there today and all I had to do was deliver in the finish. They made my job really easy and I’m so proud of all our efforts.

It’s really nice to have teammates that I can trust to do the job and that are strong enough to do the job at hand and I can’t wait to cel ebrate with them tonight.

“Honestly, it’s the first time I’ve ever won anything back-to-back and it’s something that I thought was bloody hard to do and I’m really stoked to do that because I think it just instils a little bit of faith in myself that I can do these things and it’s not a one hit wonder, so hope fully the future holds a few more wins.”

Saturday saw the return of the Legends Tri athlon, with nine teams of athletes and celeb rities taking to the course for some fun mixed in with plenty of competitiveness.

Legends Triathlon participants included Bondi Lifeguards Anthony Harries Carroll and Andrew Reidy Reid, Olympians Susie O’Neill, Ky Hurst, Ken Wallace, Jessicah Schipper, Courtney Atkinson and Craig Mottram.

Australian Rugby League and Rugby Union representative Mat Rogers raced alongside Jes sicah Schipper and Nathan Johnston and en joyed the return of the event.

“That was a lot of fun, you know it’s just great to be back here as a whole again and to catch up with a lot of old friends and it’s just a great community event. I put everything into it, I was a fair way behind off the bat, it’s about fun but we’re all competitors, you know, so we all want to go out and win it,” Rogers said.

“I’ve never bloody won this race, I want to win it and I haven’t won it yet.

“I think when you put a combination of people together like this, you go in there think ing it’s going to be fun and you hear all the talk backstage and it’s scary, we’ve got to come out here and perform.

“This is the best fun ever, good health, good

people, just all here to celebrate what is a great sport, triathlon.”

The ASICS Noosa Bolt did not disappoint, with Jack Rayner falling just short of setting a new course record across the 5km race on his way to the men’s title, while Caitlin Adams claimed top step in the women’s race.

Rayner set the pace early, going on to cross the line in 13:53, 30 seconds clear of Jack Bruce, with Callum Davies third.

“I had the race record in my mind, I only found out what it was on the start line so it was kind of hard to judge that pace when you run by yourself and you’ve only got your Garmin to look at,” said Rayner.

“It doesn’t update exactly right on the pace so, yeah, the first km was a little bit quicker

than what I was hoping so I think I paid the price for that a little bit later in the race. It’s still the best one I’ve ever done here, 13:51.

“It was hot – I knew it was going to be warm but everyone’s in the same boat, everyone has to deal with it so it’s nothing I’m not used to. I’ve been here a few times, so I knew what to expect. The last bend here, it gets louder and louder each lap so it makes a huge difference when you’re starting to get tired and everyone’s just giving you that extra boost.”

Caitlin Adams led from start to finish in the women’s race, finishing in 16:05, just ahead of Lauren Ryan, with Rose Davies rounding out the podium.

The day was rounded out with the Australian Open Criterium men’s race, with over 30 riders

lining up for the 45 minute plus three lap race.

In a sprint finish Craig Wiggins won his first title in Noosa, just ahead of Kaden Groves and Alexander Edmondson.

“I feel very good, it was a hard race but I’m very happy to take it out. There was a lot of pro riders here so we really had to mark them, couldn’t let them get too far up the road but ev eryone was chasing everyone today so when I realised that I just conserved my energy,” said Wiggins.

“The atmosphere was incredible, just ev eryone gathering around you is awesome,” he said. “I’m really keen to come back next year hopefully.”

For more information, visit noosatri.com.

Sporting legends line up for the Legends Tri.

Pictures: KORUPT VISIONJack Rayner crossing the line in the ASICS Noosa Bolt.

Lauren Perry winning the Australian Open Criterium women’s race.

State backs in Noosa Tri

The future of the largest Olympic distance triathlon in the world – Queensland’s Garmin Noosa Triathlon – is secure until at least 2025, the Premier has announced.

Speaking from the event, Premier Annasta cia Palaszczuk said Queensland was the place to be for global athletes.

“Queensland’s great lifestyle and our worldclass tourism destinations continue to attract major sporting events,” she said.

“Our strong partnership with The IRON MAN Group Oceania through Tourism and Events Queensland has seen a new deal to support the Garmin Noosa Triathlon for a fur ther two years from 2024-2025.

“The Garmin Noosa Triathlon is part of a six-event IRONMAN portfolio for Queensland – delivering globally renowned endurance events across the state.

“Attracting athletes from all over Australia and the world, the Garmin Noosa Triathlon is a bucket list location to compete.

“This is not only an opportunity for athletes to experience everything the Sunshine Coast has to offer, but a huge chance for our visitor economy to benefit from the influx of visitors.

“The Garmin Noosa Triathlon contributes $22 million to the local economy, supports nearly 100,000 visitor nights and brings more than 22,000 visitors to the region annually.

“More visitors mean more demand for ac commodation, transport, restaurant and cafe hospitality and iconic tourism experiences.

“In the golden runway to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games the part nership with The IRONMAN Group Oceania through Tourism and Events Queensland will see the sunshine state showcased on a global scale.

“The Palaszczuk Government continues to back The IRONMAN Group Oceania on our It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar because events build a sense of local pride, support jobs and strengthen the entire community.”

Geoff Meyer, Managing Director of The IRONMAN Group Oceania, said that the team was delighted to be continuing the successful partnership with the Queensland Government to deliver this world class event.

“This is an event that is incredibly impor tant not only to the triathlon community but to the local community, and we’re thrilled that the Queensland Government has se cured the future of this event until at least 2025,“ he said.

“As we head into next year’s 40th anniver sary of the event, we’re delighted that athletes, legends, celebrities and supporters will con tinue to flock to Queensland to be a part of the magic of the Noosa Triathlon.“

Ashleigh Gentle maintains her Noosa Tri dominance

From page 1

Gentle came out of the water in fifth po sition, working her way through the field throughout the 40km ride, coming off the bike just behind Kiwi Watkinson. Gentle powered on from there, quickly closing the gap to Watkinson before going on to claim her ninth Noosa title.

“I had a pretty good swim, I felt like it was pretty fast. I just tried to stick with the group and I knew if I could stay on those feet it would set me up for a good start of the bike,” said Gentle.

“On the bike I felt pretty uncomfortable, my legs were just so sore. I think I pushed less watts than I have through the year over twice the distance so I knew the legs were pretty fatigued to be honest, but it was still super enjoyable once I got off, I guess.

“I knew I just had to focus on the run. I had 10 kilometres ahead of me and I just tried to focus on that.

“I think I’m just appreciative of what I’ve already achieved here and once I get on the start line, even today, I had eight titles but that doesn’t mean the next one is just a given, right,” she said.

“I have to earn it and I try and put that out of my mind to just focus on the race and I think that kind of helps keep me in a good headspace for each race.“

Charlie Quin turned his fourth position in Noosa last year into a win in 2022, finishing in 1:43:12, almost a minute clear of Jake Birt whistle, with Josh Ferris a further 30 seconds behind in third.

“I’m overjoyed, it’s like a dream come true. I’ve been doing this race for years and I’ve been fourth and never on the podium, so to win is a bit of a shock but a great one,” said Quin.

“I’m hoping it can kind of kickstart my career. I’m just starting in the long course racing, coming from short course, so I’m hoping, I’ve got three more races this sea son, and I’m hoping I can just build on this for my career.”

Quin set a new course record on his way to victory, going more than a minute under Craig Walton’s 1997 time, with Birtwhistle also bettering Walton’s 25-year-old mark.

“The swim, the pace was on and I just kind of got on the front five and just tried to stay there,” said Quin.

“Then on the bike the guys smashed it.We were all just hanging onto wheels for most of it and then down that hill it really split it up and I had to really work hard to get back up to the front.

“Once I was there it was just all about the run and I was just kind of running scared a

bit, but I held on.

“The crowd really got me home the last two kilometres,” he said.

“I had a few friends out there and my coach was near the turn around so he really spurred me on and that kind of got me over the line.”

There were more than 7000 participants in the Garmin Noosa Triathlon on Sunday with the event supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland, and is a feature on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.

For more information visit noosatri. com.au/

Top 10 Garmin Noosa Triathlon placings:

· Elite Men’s Race:

· Charlie Quin – 1:43:12

· Jake Birtwhistle – 1:44:05

· Josh Ferris – 1:44:37

· Kurt McDonald – 1:47:07

· Nicholas Free – 1:47:46

· Luke Willian – 1:48:07

· Yoann Colin – 1:48:36

· Mitchell Cunningham – 1:48:58

· Jack Moody – 1:49:19

· Brad Course – 1:49:39

Elite Women’s Race:

· Ashleigh Gentle – 1:57:26

· Amelia Watkinson – 1:58:32

· Hannah Knighton – 1:59:57

· Charlotte McShane – 2:01:24

· Jessica Ewart-McTigue – 2:02:09

· Emma Hogan – 2:03:26

· Felicity Sheedy-Ryan – 2:04:18

· Matilda Offord – 2:06:32

· Milan Agnew – 2:06:45

· Brittany Dutton – 2:07:02

“This is an important event for the local visitor economy and it is important for the local community we give certainty it will con tinue.

“This event consistently attracts large numbers of athletes and spectators, who choose to stay and enjoy the hospitality the region has to offer.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk commits state government funding to the Noosa triathlon for the next two years.

Charlie Quin claims his first Garmin Noosa Triathlon title.

Picture: KORUPT VISION

McKenna claims Ultra win

feel better and better, and that’s where I was able to get away.

“The last 10k was pretty hard, lots of stairs but when you know you’re finishing it just makes it that little bit easier,” she said.

Local girl McKenna blitzed the competition on her way to winning the women’s race, and finished 12th overall, in a time of 9:15:23.

The battle for second behind her came down to just 10 seconds.

Perth’s Erika Lori held onto her position over the last few kilometres with the fast-fin ishing South Africa Naomi Brand not quite fast enough to catch her, having to settle for third.

McKenna was the top seeded female in the UTA100 race and lived up her to her billing.

“I am so happy, I think more so because two days ago I was trying to pull the pin and not compete, but coach was like just start and if you get to Tablelands Road and don’t feel great, pull pin. I did get toTablelands Road and thought‘I don’t feel amazing’ but then I started feeling better about the 35, 40k mark, so it was good,” McKenna said.

“The first bit I was with Erika, and she’s done Tarawera she was telling me, she’s an amazing runner and we were running togeth er, and I was honestly thinking ‘this girl’s got me’, but then once we did the out and back on Andersons I kind of dropped her there and I was able to keep just pushing and started to

“I wasn’t really sure, when you turn around on the out and backs and you see the girls, you can’t really figure out how far behind they are, so I was pretty much running scared until like the last 3k. You can never be too sure.”

The Queenslander was making her return to UTA after finishing third in the women’s 50km last year, and says the longer distances suit her and aided her ascent to the top of the podium.

“Next year I really want to be able to do 100 miles, I think the longer the better for me. I’ve done a few shorter distances, especially over in Europe I was doing like 40, 50k but I just think longer the better for me,” McKenna said.

At the final checkpoint, 87.7km into the race, Erika Lori had a 10-minute lead over third-placed Naomi Brand, and it seemed as though she had second place sewn up until the South African put the pedal down over the last few kilometres to leave her just 10 seconds behind Lori as she crossed the line.

“It was something else really, it gave you a little bit of everything, the out and backs were really hot and hilly and then 20k of stairs and beautiful trails and waterfalls at the end, it was

really nice but very tough. And a cracking pace by Anna at the beginning.

“We went out really, really fast and then after about 40ks just turned it back a bit and just kind of cruised. Then I had no idea where Naomi was until the last 500 metres and to the end and someone said she’s less than 200 me tres behind you,” she said.

“I nearly stopped and took photos of the waterfall so I’m glad someone told me.”

In the men’s, Reece Edward stormed around the UTA100 course to claim his maiden UltraTrail Australia title on debut in 8:10:11.

At the final checkpoint at Fairmont Resort it seemed as though the 32-year-old was strug gling, but he was able to hang tough to finish over eight minutes ahead of New Zealand’s Scotty Hawker. Another Kiwi, Sam McCutch eon rounded out the podium, finishing in 8:28:08.

It was an impressive performance from Ed ward, an athlete who specialises in road rac ing, having recently posted a 2:14 time at the Melbourne Marathon.

“I didn’t think I’d win it, I thought Tyler An drews – a last minute entry – was way in front and Scotty as well, so it’s quite a big surprise,” Edward said.

“I followed Sam McCutcheon to about 40 kilometres and then he kind of started to

slow a bit. I’m from a marathon background so I didn’t know how to pace it, because fourminute ks feels quite easy so from 40ks I ended up in front solo, and I ran well from 40 to 70 but then from 70 kilometres onwards I was just survival. I was hearing splits of Scotty getting closer and closer and I was just hiking every stairs, just trying to survive.”

UTA100 is a UTMBWorld Series 100K event, with the top three male and female runners earning direct entry into the CCC race of the UTMB Mont-Blanc in 2023.

All UTA100 finishers receive three running stones - the only way to enter the lottery for the first-ever UTMBWorld Series Finals, which will take place in the UTMB, CCC and OCC races of the UTMB Mont-Blanc in 2023.

UTA100 – MEN’S TOP THREE

· Reece Edward (Melbourne VIC), AUS, 08:10:11

· Scotty Hawker (Christchurch CAN), NZL, 08:18:28

· Sam McCutcheon (Wellington WGN), NZL, 08:28:08

UTA100 – WOMEN’S TOP THREE

· Anna McKenna (Watson ACT), AUS, 09:15:23

· Erika Lori (Perth WA), AUS, 09:41:02

· Naomi Brand (Cromwell OTA), ZAF, 09:41:50

For more information, visit ultratrailaustra lia.com.au

Multi-purpose sports complex gains $1.8m boost

Work will begin in January on a $1.8 million infrastructure project that promises to ben efit a host of local sports clubs.

The new multipurpose facility at Noo sa District Sports Complex includes four change rooms, a kitchen, six unisex toilets, storage space, first aid and umpire room and large multi-purpose area.

“In a fantastic boost for one of our shire’s fastest growing sports, the project includes two undercover pickleball courts, which will give the local club a place to call home,” May or Clare Stewart said.

“The additional facilities will support a number of sports clubs based at the complex including the cricket, netball and car clubs.”

Council awarded the $1.8 million tender to Murphy Builders Qld Pty at Monday’s gen eral committee meeting, in a decision set to be ratified on Thursday night.

The project is jointly funded by the Aus tralian and Queensland Governments in as sociation with Noosa Council and the Aus tralian Cricket Infrastructure Fund. Council is contributing $800,000 towards the project with $1 million in grant funding.

Cr Joe Jurisevic said Council was thrilled to receive such a significant amount of fund ing to build the facility.

“Having the funding means we can de liver a top quality and long-awaited facility in one hit to benefit the sports clubs based at McKinnon Drive, while saving ratepayers from covering the full cost of the project. It’s a win-win,” Cr Jurisevic said.

“We’re also pleased to receive funding from Zero Emissions Noosa to support the installation of solar panels which will help reduce this important local facility’s carbon footprint and support our net-zero emis

sions target,” he added.

Mayor Stewart said the sports facility upgrade was a great example of grass-roots spending to deliver important tangible infra structure for the local community.

“It will support the current and future de mands of the complex and address the cur rent shortage of toilet facilities which is being met with portable facilities at present,” she said.

Council hopes to finish construction by June 30 next year.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart

Anna McKenna from Noosa Heads and Mel bourne’s Reece Edward have claimed top hon ours at the 2022 Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB, winning the men’s and women’s UTA100 titles on day three.

Anna McKenna took out the UTA100 at the 2022 Ultra-Trail Australia by UMTB. Pictures: TIM BARDSLEY-SMITHReece

Edward claimed the UTA100 title at the 2022 Ultra-Trail Australia by UMTB

Well, that’s cricket for you

By Randall Woodley

After all six senior Thunder Cricket Teams won their matches two weeks ago and were then washed out the following weekend, all the players were looking forward to a sunny week end with wins on their minds.

But the old saying, “That’s cricket for youalways unpredictable,” seemed to suit the eventual results. The weekend had turned out be sunny but wins for the Thunder teams were almost non-existent.

First grade

The match at Caboolture on Saturday against the old adversary, The Snakes showed that the standard this season is a couple of pegs up on last year. The Caboolture team, which has been the benchmark for a number of seasons, has recruited a couple more Brisbane-based players and from their performances to date, it is certain they will be right up there when it comes to the finals in March.

Caboolture won the toss and batted first on a dry pitch with the outfield looking the best it has been for years.

All the Tewantin-Noosa bowlers toiled hard, but wickets were hard to come by with very few chances offered. Overall the team did well to keep them to 258 although the Thun der’s ground fielding was a bit off and they scored 20 more than they should have.

Dom Taylor was the pick of the bowlers tak ing 2-38 off his 10 overs.

Thunder’s run chase did not start well with opener Lewis Waugh going in the third over. Ben Laughlin continued with what is now a weekly firework’s display in another brilliant 50 off 32.

Ben Claypole (42) and Andrew Kratzmann (28) consolidated through the middle, both batting very well. However, the run rate was al ways the problem and requiring 120 off the last 20 overs proved too much and the boys were all out for 189.

There were some pleasing aspects for the team from the match but again, the middle order was found wanting and improvement and more commitment will be needed in their next match against Nambour at Read Park next Saturday.

Second grade

The team is one of the youngest the club has fielded for some time and contained three debutants.

Regardless of this, the team is confident and keen to do well this season. Bowling first against Palmwoods at Read Park, the Thunder openers were a little offline, bowling on a very docile wicket.

The Palmwoods batsmen seem to be get ting on top until Talon Reichert took the first of his two wickets, followed by one to Tiernan Crowley, his first for the club.

At drinks they were 2-87. Tyron De Kauwe bowled some good areas and tied them down, then Joshua Christensen got his first wicket in twos! Despite every effort in the field, the visi tors put 221 runs on the board from their 40 overs.

In reply, Nigel Webster hit a well-construct ed 67 bringing up his 50 with a six into the tree. Cooper Lea continued his good form with 28

and Dan Cooke added 15. The run rate started to climb but the team kept at it, eventually fall ing short of the target.

Next week the team is away against Cabool ture.

Third grade

Playing at Palmwoods, the boys decided to bat first on a very suspect wicket. After a reasonable start, wickets tumbled, and the team was 4 for 61 after 20 overs. Then it was 6 for 80 off 25.

Captain Ben Shaw joined in and scrapped well to produce a great 42 helping the team to a below par total of 142

Bowling second the boys decided to at tack and after Ben Shaw took a wicket in the first over, the game was on. In the third over a fieldsman dropped the other opener and from there it wasn’t until the 15th over that another wicket fell.

Palmwoods were then 3-65 and the game was in the balance. The team kept at it but eventually the small total of 142 could not stop the inevitable loss. Sam O’Neil took two wick ets and Alex Morgan and Ben Shaw one each. Next week the team is at home against Ma roochydore.

Fifth grade

Won the match on a forfeit.

Sixth grade

Playing Nambour at home, the team scored 158 with top scorers TonyWatson 55 and Bren dan Chaplin 17. It was a very close finish but Nambour eventually scored the required runs with just one wicket to spare. Best bowlers for Thunder were Shane Gesell 3-38 and Graham Chaplin 3-23.

Next Saturday the team will be playing Caloundra at their home ground.

Women’s grade

The women played Glasshouse Rangers under lights last Saturday night with two wins already in the bag.

Sent into bat, they lost wickets early, but then captain Petrina went onto to score 26 which was the first time she has been out this season. Kirsty finally found some runs and re tired on 20.

Mieke, Te, Rebel, Kaye and Melinda all add ed to the score with Thunder finishing 4-101.

The girls were looking good when Shannae and Kirsty both took wickets in the first two overs and then they were 4-45 in the 10th over.

On the hot humid night the ground got very dewy, and the ball became slippery. In the 18th over Glasshouse had lost seven of their eight wickets but had some big hitters in their tail and managed to pass the Thunder’s score. Petrina finished with 4-24 and Shannae 1-6. A great night game but the girls fell just short of the chocolates.

Mat Thornhill wicket

During the week the synthetic wicket at Mat Thornhill oval was replaced, thanks to gener ous donations by the Tewantin-Noosa RSL and Queensland Cricket. Young, under 13 bowler, Lewis Ramsden christened the wicket by tak ing a wicket on the first ball bowled in the first match played on the wicket, against Coolum.

Great effort Lewis!!

Junior grades

· Under 17s - went down to Caloundra in their two-day match.

· Under 15sA- defeated Coolum by 62 runs.

· Under 13As - lost to Nambour.

· Under 13B North - defeated Coolum Sharks by 55 runs.

Under 13 player bowling on the new wicket at Mat Thornhill Oval last Saturday.

Lachie Davis celebrating after taking a wicket.

Pictures: CRAIG SLANEYEthan Slaney batting against Caloundra last Saturday.

Talking Sport

Ron Lane

Paige of boxing destiny

Too young to realise, but when Paige Robinson at 12 years of age, followed her older brother Cohen, through the doors of the Impact Box ing and Fitness Centre Cooroy, she was indeed, taking a walk with destiny.

The only reason she was doing so was to be with her big brother and watch him train

Now, at 17 years of age and in her last year at Noosa District High, this young lady train ing under Impact head coach Mark Evans has achieved a remarkable distinction.

Paige has been chosen as the only female to represent her country as a member of the Aus tralian Amateur Boxing Team which will con test the IBA EliteYouth Men andWomen’s 2022 World Boxing Championships. The champion shipswill be contested from 14-26 November in the city of La Uncia, Spain.

For the people of La Uncia, this will be a big celebration. Not only will they host the world championships, but will also celebrate 100 years of boxing for the Spanish Boxing Federa tion. Prior to this their biggest tournaments were continental events.

With amateur boxing being as big as it is in Europe and England, it is sure to be a massive event. This event will also be a special for the Impact Club. As well as Paige being selected, Mark Evans Impact coach was also appointed head coach of the Australian team.

With a record of 25 wins from some 30-plus fights, she has claimed four state titles the Aus tralian Golden Gloves and now the Australian Championship in the 60kg division.

To round off the year, she was awarded Best Australian Female Boxer for 2022.

How does a young girl achieve such a record? Her reply was simple. “I love boxing. My life re volves around it. I train five days a week and love every minute of it.”

And mum, what was her response to her daughter taking up such a tough and some times brutal sport?

“Well at first she was a little bit nervous, but now,” she said with a big smile, “she’s OK.”

Regarding her selection in the team, she received the news from coach Evans via the phone.

“When I heard the news, I must be honest, it was pretty bloody good. Everyone was happy for me. I just could not believe it, selected in the Australian team for the World Titles. It re ally was an unbelievable moment.”

“I was not surprised,” said Evans.

“She is a great trainer, is well disciplined, and completed dedicated, never late for train ing, always on time.”

However, a short time after the announce ment, there was another pleasant surprise .

Along with her national team mates, plus an elite team, aged 19 and above, she was sent to Thailand for a two-week advanced training camp.

“It was pretty tough.We trained three to four hours daily, but it was good. The atmosphere was great and everyone was very friendly. The people were really cool, you couldn’t ask for better”.

As with all champions, her biggest asset is her coach and in this area her relationship with coach, Mark Evans could not be better. Apart from her membership of the Impact club, of which Mark is owner/head coach, she has for some time been a member of the Queensland Future Squad of which Mark was also coach.

Her journey through boxing has seen her attend training camps in such places as Perth, Adelaide, and the Australian Institute of Sport, based in Canberra. Also, there was the occa sion when to get more fights and experience it became necessary to travel to New Zealand.

Such is her dedication to the sport, that she has recently finished studying and training for her Junior Coaching Accreditation Certificate.

“This makes her the first junior female in Australia to achieve this award. It is a great indication as to her dedication and ability to communicate with the very young members of the club.”

For Paige it couldn’t be better.

“I really get a kick out of helping people, in particular our little members of the Pee Wee club. Starting at age five, they train Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It really is a fun thing for all involved, parents and all.”

“And,” she added, “It is something I really enjoy.”

Proud to say, this young lady is one of our people.

It comes as no surprise that when discuss ing her future she states, “It is only early times, but at present I am hoping for a career at some level in the world of sport.”

To Page Robinson, Australian amateur box ing champion, we wish her well. Round-up on the Noosa Tri The Wednesday morning Run Swim Run (Adults),was a good result for the Noosa Heads surf club. In the Male Division Kilian Car rel, finished first, Taj Ryan second and Nolan Carrel forth. The Female Division saw Finella Gibbs-Beal first and Lola Gibbs- Beal third. Good prospects for the season ahead.

Another Noosa Triathlon has been and gone and with an estimated 7000 competitors on Sunday, it can be acknowledged as a suc cess. Well done to all involved, in particular all the volunteers from clubs and organisations

who put up their hands to help.

The water safety patrols for the swim leg of the Noosa Tri were once again spot on, with lifesavers from both Sunshine Beach and Noosa Heads covering both the rescue board patrols and the IRBs. The swimmers were cov ered by a total of 20 rescue board patrol mem bers, with 10 from each club, and four IRBs with two each from the clubs.

The patrol members hit the water at 6am and at the end of the swim leg with patrolling and wash down finished, their duties ceased at noon. A big thank you to both Sunshine and Noosa surf clubs

Paige Robinson at Impact Boxing.

Picture: ROB MACCOLL

Impact Boxing head coach Mark Evans

Life of Brine

Phil Jarratt - philjarratt.com

Mexy oil spill devastation

Any oceanic oil spill is disastrous, but let’s be honest, when it occurs on some unfamiliar coast a long way away, it’s hard to stay animat ed about it for long.

So when news of a massive spill near the port of Salina Cruz in the Mexican province of Oaxaca began leaking out (no pun intended) in the last week of October, it didn’t exactly make headline news in Australia.

But here’s something that might sheet it home.

Do you remember the hugely entertaining short video called Free Scrubber that Rip Curl released last year, featuring the extraordinary Tom Curren and his mate Buggs Arico hang ing out at one of those dreamy Mexican Pacific point breaks, surfing, playing music, cracking wise over a beer and generally avoiding the rigours of the pandemic?

Well, they were hanging out at Punta Cone jo, where Buggs has a surf camp, and which is on the stretch of Oaxacan coast most devas tated by the Salina Cruz spill.

According to MexicoDailyPost.com, the on line English language news site, the huge spill was caused by gasoline thieves trying to load up tankers at night and missing their mark. The worst-affected areas are expected to take six months to clean up, with devastating con sequences for marine and coastal wildlife.

Save The Waves Coalition, the governing body of Noosa World Surfing Reserve and all other WSRs, announced on 26 October: “On Sunday 23 October, fishermen, surfers, and conservation groups denounced the presence of oil and hydrocarbons on different beaches near the Port of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca as an eco logical disaster. The initial oil spill extended approximately 10 kilometres, reaching Playa Brasil, Playa Azul, and Playa Guelaguichi, af fecting the region’s fauna, tourism, and fishing activities.”

But the same day Gino Passalacqua, an oceanographer and scientific adviser to Save The Waves, reported: “We have confirmed re ports that the crude has reached Playa La Bam ba, 25 kilometres away from the spill source. Birds covered in oil were found in Bahías de Huatulco and Morro Ayuta, 105 and 68 kilome tres away from the source of the spill. The ex act volume of oil spilled and the impacted area remains unknown.

“Playa Brasil, Playa Azul, Playa Guelaguichi, and Salinas del Marques wetland are located within the Gulf of Tehuantepec, which is con sidered one of the centres of biological activ ity of the Mexican Pacific Coast. These coastal ecosystems not only provide habitat for en demic and vulnerable species, but are also economically vital areas for the local fisher men. Surf tourism also provides a sustainable income source for nearby communities. Both local economies are now jeopardised.”

In response to this situation, petroleum company PEMEX, which owns the spill site, hired fishermen and residents of Playa Brasil, Playa Azul, and Salinas del Marques to start cleaning up the oil.

In the meantime, fishing activities and ex traction of mollusks were suspended. SaveThe Waves doesn’t think this is enough, issuing in another statement:

“The protection of Punta Conejo and the surrounding habitats is of the utmost impor tance to avoid the destruction of the ecosys tem and the deterioration of local livelihoods.

“Save TheWaves has been working with the community of Playa Brasil to propose a con servation project that guarantees the protec tion of biodiversity, the ecosystem, and the economies that depend on it.

“This recent event highlights the impor tance of protecting this surf ecosystem and how large-scale industrial projects could nega tively impact the region. Through a stakehold er coalition, Save The Waves has developed a strategic campaign plan to create a protected area around Punta Conejo. Our goal is to des ignate this ecosystem as an internationally recognised and legally protected site to pre vent the destruction of the ecosystem due to

proposed plans for an industrial port adjacent to the breaking wave.”

Good on you, SaveTheWaves! At the time of writing, damage reports from the area seemed to have dried up. Let’s hope the oil has too.

Neverland

A few people have had a crack at documenting Byron Bay’s colourful development as a surf town, but I doubt that anyone has done it as well as our friend Tricia Shantz, aka Mrs Rusty Miller.

Many in the local surfing community will know Tricia and Rusty from their many years of patronage of the Noosa Festival of Surfing – a true-blue surfing family whose love of our surf culture shines through everything they do.

And Neverland, whose title is taken from a hippy clothing shop of the early ‘70s, is no ex ception.

Since I haven’t had the opportunity yet to do anything but eyeball a borrowed copy very briefly, I’ll defer to Swellnet reviewer Steve Shearer, who noted: “Reading Never land I wondered if anything could recreate those conditions again. A town in decline with opportunity going for a song. Geologi cally, culturally, historically, Byron has been a place of constant change. Climatic conditions were part of the last decline. Seventeen coasthugging cyclones affected Byron in the two decades between ‘56 -’78, often destroying in frastructure like the second jetty… It would be perverse to dream of a storm-ravaged Byron Bay once again becoming available to a new generation of dreamers and surfers to rebuild and remake in their image - as the surfers of Neverland were able to do.

“Neverland is an insanely enjoyable, albeit bittersweet read.”

Perverse, Steve, but wouldn’t it be great to wash out the influencers and start again!

Full review coming up in a couple of weeks. Neverland is published by Surf Research and available online at rustymillersurf.com/prod uct/neverland/

The beautiful wave of Punta Conejo.

Picture: SUPPLIED

Punta Conejo surf resort. Picture: SUPPLIEDBefore and after the spill.

Picture: SUPPLIED

Byron CBD, 1970.

Picture: NEVERLAND

Miki Dora and Russell Hughes discussing overseas trade routes, Ted Spencer foreground.

Picture: NEVERLANDNeverland cover.

PROPERTY

AGENTS STEP UP IN CHALLENGING YEAR

PROPERTY MATTERS

ERLE LEVEY

CONTRARY to popular belief, an extraordinarily strong and fast-moving property sales market, coupled with a serious housing supply shortage, natural disasters, and the most significant rental reforms in more than a decade, does not make for an easy year in the real estate business.

Speaking at the 2022 REIQ Awards for Excellence, CEO Antonia Mercorella said that against this challenging backdrop, the institute was continually heartened by the quality and integrity of the professionals within the sector who put best practice first and foremost, while still achieving business success.

“There’s no shortage of passion and high performers in the real estate profession, but our awards are about recognising the truly exceptional professionals who take service a step further and set the benchmark for

standards in the industry,” Ms Mercorella said.

Hundreds of Queensland real estate professionals came together last Saturday for the state’s real estate night of nights –the 2022 REIQ Awards for Excellence.

A record number of more than 880 real estate professionals attended the awards night at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in their pursuit of professional excellence.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the annual gala event showcased and celebrated the finalists and winners in each of the awards’ 29 categories, representing the best of the best in the Queensland real estate profession.

“It’s a chance to recognise Queensland real estate professionals who are dedicated to achieving best practice delivery and go above and beyond for their clients, industry, and local communities.’’

The REIQ has represented and advocated on behalf of the state’s real

estate profession for 104 years.

Ms Mercorella congratulated and thanked the winners for their outstanding contributions to Queensland’s real estate profession and for being exemplary agents in their fields.

“Year after year, Queensland professionals raise the bar of professionalism higher.

“To win an award is to receive the state’s highest professional honour in real estate.’’

Noosa agents and agencies were well represented as finalists.

Multi-award winner over many years Laguna Real Estate were finalists in five categories including Large Residential Agency of the Year, Regional Residential Agency of the Year and Contribution to the Community.

Melanie Butcher was a finalist for Residential Salesperson of the Year, and Penny Choyce was again a finalist for the award she won last year - Agency Support

Person of the Year.

Caroline Johnston of Wythes Real Estate was a finalist for Rising Star Salesperson of the Year while Countryside Realty Noosa was chosen as a finalist for Small Residential Agency of the Year.

LONG, LONG WATER VIEWS

It’s a cracker of a property - with some of the longest views in Noosa Waters.

The five-bedroom, three-bathroom, twocar waterfront house with pool, jetty, at 30 Saltwater Ave goes to auction Saturday, November 5, at 12pm.

Michael McComas of Tom Offermann Real Estate said the house sat beautifully on the 1036sq m block and could easily accommodate the extended family.

“One of the best assets of the property is that it is so close to Gympie Terrace and the shops,’’ Michael said.

“There has been really good interest in the property … there have been a lot of locals at the open homes, people who know the property.

A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car water front house with pool, jetty, at 30 Saltwater Ave, Noosa Waters, goes to auction Saturday, November 5, at 12pm. 304313

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, three-car house with pool on 8277sq m at 41 Beckmans Rd, Tewantin, goes to auction at 11am Saturday, November 12. 304313

“Some are coming in from larger holdings, others are looking to upgrade from dry blocks in Noosa Waters.

“Then there are those from the Sunshine Coast in general.

“It’s been a good spread and from different age groups … young families, interstate families. It’s a great entertainer’s house.’’

Blurring lines between indoors and out, the living/dining areas at the house extend to an entertaining terrace that stretches to the lawn, and abuts the revetment wall and jetty.

There is a north-facing terrace and pool.

Varied ceiling heights, the size of rooms, the clerestory ceiling in the living area add to the grand sense of scale.

The dining and kitchen wing is accessed from the terrace or from the living area, and a floor-to-ceiling barn door with chalk board one side.

The outstanding kitchen is galley-style with a massive semi-island, stone-topped white/timber cabinetry, white glass splashbacks, louvres to the side garden and Miele appliances.

LUXURY ON BOTH LEVELS

One to look out for is the four-bedroom house with office, two bathrooms and pool at 20 Lomandra Pl, Tewantin.

Melanie Butcher at Laguna Real Estate is taking the property to auction at 10am on Saturday, November 12.

With views of a natural lake and

A four-bedroom house with study, two bathrooms, pool, two-car garaging at 20 Lomandra Pl, Tewantin, goes to auction Saturday, November 12, at 10am. 305490

greenery beyond the boundary of the 600m block, the two-level house features an office with separate entry and ensuite to work from home, a stylishly renovated kitchen and a free-form concrete pool.

The main bedroom suite comes with a fresh ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, while the three remaining bedrooms and the family bathroom are on the second floor.

The dedicated study nook is the perfect space for the children’s homework or a second work from home option.

The stylish renovated kitchen boasts stone benchtop, gas cooktop, sleek cabinetry and an excellent view over the covered terrace to the tropical backdrop.

High ceilings with European oak timber flooring and natural light are a feature, along with solar panels, garden shed and loads of storage.

IMMACULATE PRESENTATION

It’s a wonderful property - all on one level and the benefit of acreage on the edge of town.

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom, threecar house with pool on 8277sq m at 41 Beckmans Rd, Tewantin, goes to auction at 11am Saturday, November 12.

“They’ve done a beautiful job of renovating,’’ Jill Goode of Tom Offermann Real Estate said.

“There is timber flooring and an enclosed verandah that is a huge bonus. It’s like having a second living room.

“It comes with a brand-new kitchen, pool, three-car garaging, solar and town water.’’

There has been mix of demographics through at the open homes - a lot of locals and families

The property is gently undulating with a winding stream overlooked by huge stands of bamboo, fruit trees and palms.

The kitchen features porcelain benchtops, black tapware, and scullery with wine fridge.

Appliances are also top drawer. An as-new Fisher & Paykel French door refrigerator is included in the sale, as is the large inbuilt television in the living room.

The wide north-facing verandah overlooks the in-ground pool and shade nook.

Lush, green front gardens and a treeframed driveway complement the beautiful family residence which is set well back from the wide street frontage.

New reverse cycle air-conditioning and new lighting has been installed throughout the home.

Rejuvenated, polished spotted gum flooring highlights the living spaces while soft new carpet to the bedrooms has brought a touch of luxury.

The recently rebuilt main bedroom suite opens to a verandah and has a superb bathroom which includes a stylish oval bath and black tapware to match the kitchen.

Two other bedrooms at the other end

of the house also open to the verandah/ outdoor room.

There’s another beautiful new bathroom alongside the spacious laundry.

By the front door is a study or fourth bedroom.

A covered walkway leads to the three-car garage which has a sink and more storage cupboards. Abutting it is an orchid/fern house with a drop-down potting table.

AUCTION ACTION

FRIDAY, November 4

Noosa Heads

· 14/1 Quamby Pl: 2bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, 12pm, Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770 Tom Offermann Real Estate

· 18 Wantima St: 3bed, 2bath, 1car house, 2pm, Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770 Tom Offermann Real Estate

SATURDAY, November 5

Noosaville

· 1/5-7 Russell St: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 1pm, Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 Tom Offermann Real Estate

Noosa Waters

· 30 Saltwater Ave: 5bed, 3bath 2car waterfront house, pool, jetty, 12pm, Michael McComas 0447 263 663 Tom Offermann Real Estate

MONDAY, November 7 Noosaville

· 5 Limosa Cct: 3bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, 4pm, Sam Plummer 0412 585 494 Angela Wood 0407 147 521 Noosa Estate Agents ●

HEART OF NOOSA HEADS

LOOK at the properties surrounding this hot spot address, close to the International Noosa Springs Golf Course and the undeniable cosmopolitan-with-class location, making this the absolute grand opportunity to develop and design.

The quiet and peaceful surround location backs onto Alex Dan Park, a designated dog off-leash area, perfect for the 4 legged friend!

A modest 3 bedroom 2 bathroom brick home on a large 719m2 block of flat land in original exterior condition.

“Rents well as an investment opportunity,” comments Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Eric Seetoo who has listed this entry level opportunity.

A near perfect spot in the happening heart of Noosa Heads! It is only a short walk to Noosa Junction’s bars, restaurants, cafes, cinema complex, supermarkets, Hastings Street boutiques and Noosa Main Beach.

Take a quick look at this property before it is too late. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS

Address: 18 Wantima Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Inspect: Friday, 4 November, 1.30pm-2.00pm Auction: On Site Auction - Friday, 4 November, 2.00pm Contact: Eric Seetoo, 0419 757 770, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

SPECTACULAR BY DAY, MAGICAL BY NIGHT

LUSH green front gardens and a driveway framed with wide-arboured trees such as Poincianas, compliment a beautiful family residence which is set well back from the wide street frontage and is sited on a 8,277m2 (.8ha|2.5 acres) estate. There is town water to this home as well as a 15,000 litre tank.

Open the double doors and there’s no doubt the home exudes character and warmth. The current owners have installed new reverse cycle air-conditioning and new lighting throughout.

Rejuvenated polished spotted gum flooring throughout the light, bright generous spaces and soft new carpet to the bedrooms have brought a touch of luxury to this superb home.

The main living room opens on the south side to a garden courtyard and on the north side to a long wide verandah totally enclosed by slide-up screens. It’s obviously designed for entertaining as is the stunning new kitchen with its porcelain bench tops, perfectly tailored cupboards which include two tier drawers and a scullery.

A bank of side opening timber windows here make the perfect sunny place for breakfast. Appliances are also top drawer. A new Fisher & Paykel French door refrigerator is included in the sale, as is the large inbuilt television in the living room.

The north-facing aspect is perfect. Look out over the pool and shade structure with its closeable roof, significant grassed areas and a bridge over the water lily-covered freshwater creek which meanders then curves and widens on the western side. Beyond the creek on the mature parklike northerly side are striking stands of bamboo, eucalypts and bird-attracting flora. For the kookaburras and lorikeets, it’s a

popular place for choir practice.

The recently rebuilt large master bedroom suite opens out to a verandah and has a superb bathroom which includes a stylish oval bath and black tapware to match the kitchen. Two other bedrooms at the other end of the house where storage is aplenty, also open to the verandah/ outdoor room. There’s another beautiful new bathroom alongside the spacious laundry. By the front door is a study or 4th bedroom.

A covered walkway leads to the 3 car garage which has a sink and more storage cupboards than you could ever need. Abutting it is an orchid/fern house with a drop down potting table and there is a sink next door in the garage.

This location is extremely convenient, with the Noosa Civic shopping mall just 4 minutes away by car, and the marina at Tewantin a similar distance away. Noosa beach is approximately 12 minutes by car. There are many schools in the area. Town water is a very desirable asset on this acreage block in town.

Facts & Features:

· Land size: 8,277m2 (.8ha | 2.5 acres)

· House size: 336m2

· Freshwater creek & walkways

· Water tank 15,000L

· Under house storage

· Solar hot water

· Aqua Nova bio-cycle system

· Slide-up insect screens to outdoor room/ verandah

· New laundry with copious cupboards

· Loads of storage throughout

· Shade-house

· 3 car garage with off street parking

· New air-conditioning, fans and insulation ●

HOME ESSENTIALS

Address: 41 Beckmans Road, TEWANTIN

Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garage, pool

Inspect: Friday 10am-11am, Saturday and Wednesday 11am-12noon

Auction: Saturday, 12 November, 11am

Contact: JILL GOODE 0418 714 653, TOM OFFERMANN

EUROPEAN WATERFRONT TOWNHOUSE

THIS stunning canal-side townhouse effortlessly combines contemporary style with a touch of European elegance right in the vibrant heart of Noosaville. With waterfront living, it boasts a laid-back lifestyle which is hard to pass up.

The spacious two-storey layout is bathed in soft natural light and boasts two good-size bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a cleverly designed office that could be adapted to suit your needs.

The heart of the home is sure to be the newly renovated Hamptons-inspired kitchen where you can bring your culinary visions to life. This huge chef’s haven is complete with soft-close joinery, Caesarstone benchtops and a suite of premium appliances including a Fisher & Paykel fridge, with filtered water and an ice machine, an Omega induction hot plate, a Dishlex dishwasher, an Ariston self-cleaning oven and a separate steaming oven.

From the kitchen, you can overlook the open-plan living and dining area with split system air-conditioning, oversized white porcelain tiles, a lovely bay window and show-stopping 180-degree canal views. The choice is yours whether you kick back and relax inside or step out to the low-maintenance two-tiered eco deck and admire the sensational outlook, refreshing breezes and direct water access.

Both bedrooms have been lovingly presented including your master with a walk-in robe, a north-east-facing balcony and a main bathroom with a bathtub. Bedroom two has a built-in robe and there’s also a second lounge/TV room upstairs that could be adapted into a smaller third bedroom.

HOME ESSENTIALS

Address: 8/4

Court,

Amanda Balding, 0408 088

Gympie Terrace has to offer is only moments from your front door with shops, cafes, bars and restaurants all just waiting to be explored. ●

Inspect: Saturday, 11.00am-11.45am

The list of extra features is impressive and includes ceiling fans, a renovated ground-floor powder room, a walk-through laundry and a lock-up garage with

internal access. Residents of this friendly community also relish a shared pool, spa and barbecue area along with on-site management and visitor parking. Everything

OPEN THE DOOR TO A DREAM NOOSA LIFESTYLE

The release of Tallow Residences latest Stage Two opens the door to Noosa’s most coveted prestige neighbourhood, but only for a lucky few. This penultimate Settler’s Cove luxury release consists of only seven exquisite apartments over four levels including a luxurious penthouse. Featuring perfect north-south aspects, pool outlook and natural bushland views, each of these spectacular apartments showcase the superb design, meticulous craftsmanship and exceptional finishes and inclusions for which Settler’s Cove is synonymous.

Call 1300 10 10 50 or visit tallowresidences.com.au to find out more.

SEVEN NEW APARTMENTS NOT PREVIOUSLY OFFERED

HEART AND SOUL IN THE HEART OF NOOSA HEADS

JUST 600m from all the action of Noosa Junction’s shops, restaurants and cafes, and 1.8km to Hastings Street, this character beach home is guaranteed to stir the emotions.

With rich timber floors contrasting the all-white interiors and walls of glass inviting the natural light and garden surrounds, a feeling of tranquillity and privacy exudes throughout.

Entering the secure and fully fenced grounds into a beautifully manicured front courtyard you are drawn along a timber boardwalk to the attractive feature timber and glass front door.

Once inside you immediately feel the home wrap around you with warm embrace as light filled spaces open-up and louvre windows draw cooling breezes through.

The spacious living / dining zone flows out to a covered entertaining area by a stunning inground pool and landscaped gardens.

There is also a formal lounge or sitting room which is located toward the front of the home and provides separation and quiet enjoyment for TV viewing, music or reading.

A large modern Kitchen features stone and timber benchtops, a freestanding Smeg oven with gas cook top and a roomy walk-in pantry.

The large master suite has a generous walk-in wardrobe, modern en-suite with marble tiles and double glass doors opening onto a large private deck and garden.

Two guest bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, ceiling fans, white louvre window coverings and share a luxe guest bathroom with marble tiles and a freestanding bath.

Other features include a large home office with external entry, a separate laundry with abundant storage and a fullsize double garage with internal access.

All on one level this immaculate home provides easy living in one of Noosa’s most desirable and central locations, inspect today. l

Address: 44 Allambi Terrace, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage

Inspect: Saturday, 5 November from 12noon-12.30pm Auction: Auction Saturday, 12 November at 3.00pm on site Contact: Scott Cowley - 0414 544 420 - scott@noosaestateagents.com and Kelsie Melville - 0424 904 301 - kelsie@noosaestateagents.com

Elevated from the street with a north east aspect & capturing cool summer breezes, this immaculate home is ready to enjoy. Split level in design it offers a home cinema room, large open plan living, 4 bedrooms, a generous home office & all-white kitchen with Caesar stone waterfall benchtops. Sundrenched interiors feature louvre windows, rich timber floors and high raked ceilings, all connecting to the large covered outdoor entertaining area overlooking a designer wraparound pool. Centrally located in Noosaville, close to riverside shops, cafes, restaurants & schools, this home is ideal for families or couples & designed with lifestyle in mind.

11 - 11:30AM

1 - 1:30PM

SPECTACULAR

HOW rare to find a 2 hectare (5 acre)

that is situated within walking

the thriving town of Cooroy, yet with that feeling of peace and privacy.

Set well back from the road is the spacious modern residence featuring five good size bedrooms, high ceilings, and timber floors in the open plan living area.

This home caters for all the family with a dedicated lounge/media room, home office, and huge covered outdoor entertaining area.

The fabulous kitchen is at the heart of the home with a superb outlook over the land and to the sparkling salt water in ground pool.

There’s gas/electric cooking, Caesarstone breakfast island bar, and a splendid walk in pantry.

Great for family and friends gathering together, the living area also includes a projector and screen plus surround sound is already in place.

The near level acreage has great separation from neighbours, plus post and

HOME ESSENTIALS

ACRE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY

rail gated entry, is all cleared and usable with dog fencing on the boundary.

The large shed is 15m x 9m with four bays, power and lights, plus a mezzanine level inside.

Excellent for parking all manner of

vehicles plus room for a boat, caravan, horse float, or maybe a motorhome too.

Other features of this impressive property include 5kW solar panels, solar hot water, large picturesque dam, and 5 rainwater tanks.

Ideal for horses or simply those looking for a usable acreage to enjoy, this property has it all including a spectacular location in the Noosa Hinterland with the Coast under 30 minutes away. ●

Address: 79 Pearsons Road, LAKE MACDONALD Description:

bedrooms,

garage, pool Price: Offers Over $1,999,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Jeanette Catalano - jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au

Mario Catalano - mario@hinternoosa.com.au 0400 613 879, HINTERNOOSA

Spectacular

HIGHLY DESIRABLE 50M TO NOOSA RIVER

LURED by affordability and loving the good life, knowing every day is a holiday, because your address is 50 metres from the pictureperfect Noosa River foreshore.

Complementing the quiet street, the apartment has NE-facing views from the terrace, and an immediate connection to its surrounds with swaying palms wherever you look. It is also in close proximity to perpetually buzzy Gympie Terrace, thanks to myriad popular restaurants, cafes, bars, gelaterias and take-outs.

Admire the high coffered ceilings, pale terracotta floor tiles, fresh contemporary aesthetic and wall of white plantation shutters in the generous open-plan living and dining spaces. There are sumptuous sofas in mocha fabric, the latest smart TV on a timber entertainment console, a glass-topped occasional table plus artwork, cushions and throws add pops of colour.

The glass topped timber dining table has six comfy chairs suggesting a dinner party. A fine alternative to long casual lunches on the terrace.

The large recently upgraded U-shaped kitchen has white gloss cabinetry with white stone benchtops/breakfast bar, glass splashback, latest appliances and all the bells and whistles for creating breakfast,

HOME ESSENTIALS

lunch or dinner, a boat picnic or snacks by the Bermuda Villa’s pool and spa, which are heated during the cooler months.

Two carpeted bedrooms have plantation shutters and a fresh blue, aqua and white palette. The king master has a walk-in robe

and ensuite, the twin bedroom comes with a built-in robe and the main, white-tiled bathroom has a bath and separate toilet. The laundry is fully equipped with a washer and dryer; the single dedicated car park has a lock-up store room.

Memorable sun-splashed holidays are inevitable knowing your prized investment is in a Mediterranean-inspired boutique complex, so close to the Noosa River foreshore and Gympie Terrace,

“This beautifully-presented apartment is as fresh as an early morning walk along the river,” says Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Clare Sherwood who is taking the property to auction on Saturday 19 November 2022. “This is a Noosaville hot spot and apartments of this size, quality and location, rarely come to market.”

“Quiet Howard Street is almost on the river foreshore near the end of Gympie Terrace, which runs parallel to the dogfriendly, gazebo-dotted park fringing the Noosa River where family barbeques, fishing, boating, and swimming in the shallow water, are just a few favourite pastimes.”

“Gympie Terrace and environs will never lose their popularity. Also given the apartment is in the year-round popular 4.5-star Bermuda Villas’ Resort with backto-back bookings and excellent on-site management, this will be snapped up quickly.” ●

Address: 7/7-13 Howard Street, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Inspect: Saturday, 5 November, 11am-11.30am; Wednesday, 9 November, 11am-11.30am Auction: On Site Auction, Saturday, 19 November, 1.00pm Contact: Clare Sherwood, 0402 903 733 and Patrick Sherwood, 0413 889 130,

OPENHOMES

BlackMountain

Saturday5thNovember

9.00-9.30am649CooroyBelliCrkRd 426 O/O$1,295,000 Wythes RealEstate0415111 370

CoolumBeach

Saturday5thNovember

10.00-10.30am 4Cinnamon Avenue 432 Auction7thNov, 5:30PMNoosaEstateAgents0414424333

Monday7thNovember

5.00-5.30pm 4Cinnamon Avenue 432 Auction7thNov, 5:30PMNoosaEstateAgents0414424333

Cooran

Saturday5thNovember

9.00-9.45am 8KiahCourt3 22 ContactAgent Wythes RealEstate0407730987

Cooroibah

Saturday5thNovember

10.00-10.30am 104DevonstoneDrive 536 PriceGuide$2,300,000 NoosaEstateAgents0414544420

Cooroy

Saturday5thNovember

11.00-11.30am2/15Garnet Street 222 O/O$799,000 Wythes RealEstate0415111 370

Doonan

Saturday5thNovember

11.00-11.30am84BotanicaCircuit 426 BUYERSGUIDE$1,650,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409484 159 11.00-11.30am 16 BondCourt4 23 $1,395,000 Hinternoosa0422923851

LakeMacDonald

Saturday5thNovember

10.00-10.30am 192ForestAcresDrive 422 $1,450,000 Wythes RealEstate0415111 370 10.30 -11.30am65 ForestAcresDrive 424 O/O$1,300,000 Wythes RealEstate0407730987

1.00 -1.45pm79 Pearsons Road 526 OffersOver$1,999,000 Hinternoosa0422923851

NoosaHeads

Thursday3rdNovember

5.00-5.30pm 14 WyonaDrive 322 Auction3rdNov, 5:30PMNoosaEstateAgents0407 147521

Friday4thNovember

11.00-11.45am8/4 PortsideCourt2 21 PriceGuide$1.65MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499

11.30 -12.00pm 14/1QuambyPl 211 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0419757770

1.00 -1.30pm53/6Quamby Pl 21 -AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0417600 840 1.30 -2.00pm 18 WantimaSt 321 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0419757770

2.00-2.30pm2232/15LakeviewRise 222 PRICEDFROM$1,930,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Saturday5thNovember

9.30 -10.00am3/2 SerenityClose 211 PriceGuide$949KRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499

10.00-10.30am37/42HastingsSt 221 $2,350,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0417600 840 10.00-10.30am 2SittellaCourt4 22 PriceGuide$1,495,000 NoosaEstateAgents0414544420

11.00-11.30am4/34-38 KatharinaSt 111 $895,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0411757570

12.00-12.30pm44AllambiTerrace 322 Auction 12thNov, 3PMNoosaEstateAgents0414544420

12.00-12.30pm 4WyandraStreet 322 Interestfrom$1,975,000 NoosaEstateAgents0412585494

Tuesday8thNovember

12.00-12.30pm3/40HastingsStreet 111 PriceGuide$1.975MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499

Wednesday9thNovember

12.00-12.30pm44AllambiTerrace 322 Auction 12thNov, 3PMNoosaEstateAgents0414544420

NoosaSprings

Saturday5thNovember

10.00–11.00am 741/61NoosaSpringsDrive 54 2+$3,500,000 Lianne Wamsteeker RealEstate0411556730 11.00-11.45am 154/61NoosaSpringsDrive 322 $1,800,000.00Joe Langley RealEstate0419883499

Noosaville

Friday4thNovember

4.00-4.30pm1/7 RussellSt 221 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0412672375

Saturday5thNovember

9.30 -10.00am2/179GympieTerrace 232 PRICEONREQUESTReed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 10.00-10.30am 9DoolanCourt3 12 ContactAgentNoosaEstateAgents0407 147521 10.00-10.30am2/19LaburnumCr 321 $2,000,000 TomOffermann Real Estate0423726639 10.00-10.30am 10 &11/219Weyba Road 111 O/O$575,000 ConsLaguna Real Estate0419332973 11.00-11.30am7/7-13HowardSt 221 AuctionTom Offermann Real Estate0402903733 11.00-11.30am5/138Noosa Parade 31+1 O/O$950,000 ConsLaguna Real Estate0434236 110 11.00-11.30am20HeadlandDrive 422 Auction19thNov, 2pmNoosaEstateAgents0414544420 11.00-11.30am4/5BarbadosCrescent 21+1 O/O$1,055,000 ConsLaguna RealEstate0419332973 11.00-11.30am183Lake Weyba Drive 322 Interestfrom$1,895,000 NoosaEstateAgents0407 147521 12.00-12.30pm3/22-24NannygaiStreet 211 $625,000 Laguna RealEstate0419332973 12.00-12.30pm 7JanetStreet3 31 $2,400,000 NoosaEstateAgents0414424333 12.30 -1.00pm1/7 RussellSt 221 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0412672375 2.00 -2.30pm 8/27MunnaCr 211 $825,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 5.00-5.30pm 21DolphinCres 532 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0419757770

Tuesday8thNovember

11.00-11.30am7/7-11JamesStreet 221 PriceGuide$975KRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499

Wednesday9thNovember

11.00-11.30am4/5BarbadosCrescent 21+1 O/O$1,055,000 ConsLaguna RealEstate0419332973 11.00-11.30am7/7-13HowardSt 221 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0402903733 12.00-12.30pm3/22-24NannygaiStreet 211 $625,000 Laguna RealEstate0419332973 1.00 -1.30pm20HeadlandDrive 422 Auction 19thNov, 2pmNoosaEstateAgents0414544420

Noosa Waters

Saturday5thNovember

10.15-10.45am40The Peninsula 432 OFFERSFROM$5,900,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

11.00-11.30am 5SeahorsePl 323 $5,200,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

11.30 -12.00pm30 Saltwater Ave5 32 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0447263663

11.30 -11.00am 9MastheadQuay 542 OFFERSFROM$6,400,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 11.45 -12.15pm22The Promontory 422 AUCTIONReed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 11.45 -12.15pm46ShipyardCircuit 522 PRICEONREQUESTReed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158 12.30 -1.00pm32ShipyardCircuit 432 BUYERSGUIDE$2,500,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 12.30 -1.00pm 12 Seagull Court5 32 BUYERSGUIDE$2,400,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

OPENHOMES

PeregianBeach

Saturday5thNovember

10.00-10.30am206David LowWay 223 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0411757570 10.00-10.30am3/38 AvocetPde 221 $1,285,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879

11.00-11.30am54 LorikeetDve 542 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 1.00 -1.30pm37 LowrySt 322 PriceGuide$2m's TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879

Wednesday9thNovember

11.00-11.30am54 LorikeetDve 542 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879

PeregianSprings

Saturday5thNovember

10.00-10.30am45BalgownieDrive 422 O/O$1,095,000 Wythes RealEstate0409953311 10.00-10.30am 18 Ironhurst Place 432 AUCTION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0499934 190

SunriseBeach

Saturday5thNovember

12.00-12.30pm 16 WeritaCourt4 22 PRICEONREQUESTReed &Co.EstateAgents0424610414

SunshineBeach

Friday4thNovember

1.00 -1.30pm6/40ElandaStreet 321 $2,150,000 Dowling &Neylan(07)54473855 5.00-5.30pm 10 Nebula Street 432 PriceGuide$2.59MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499

Saturday5thNovember

9.00-9.30am 5Pacific Ave6 34 $4,300,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0423726639

9.30 -10.00am2/5DouglasStreet 332 ContactAgentSunshineBeachRealEstate0408710556

10.00-10.30am 11 DepperSt 442 $5,485,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0468922519

10.00-10.45am1/1CrankStreet 322 ContactAgentSunshineBeachRealEstate0407968300

10.00-10.45am 5AdonisStreet 432 ContactAgentSunshineBeachRealEstate0408710556

10.00-10.30am9/28DukeStreet 322 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0407 194146

10.30 -11.00am 10 Nebula Street 432 PriceGuide$2.59MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499

11.00-11.45am 11 WildflowerStreet 432 ByNegotiationSunshineBeachRealEstate0408710556

11.00-11.30am 2DwyerStreet 311 AUCTION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0424610414

12.00-12.45pm22DwyerStreet 432 ByNegotiationSunshineBeachRealEstate0408710556

12.00-12.30pm6/40ElandaStreet 321 $2,150,000 Dowling &Neylan(07)54473855

Tewantin

Friday4thNovember

10.00-11.00am41BeckmansRd 423 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0418714 653

11.00-12.00pm33GolfCourseDrive 422 AuctionBase Realtors0412206563

Saturday5thNovember

10.00-10.30am7/47DoonellaStreet 21+1 O/O$910,000 ConsLaguna RealEstate0434236 110

10.00-10.30am 3Ghostgum Court4 22 $1,000,000 Laguna RealEstate0411328488

10.00-10.30am20 LomandraPlace 432 AuctionLaguna RealEstate0407379893

10.00-10.30am35GeorgeSt 213 $1,800,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0418714 653

10.15-10.45am4/3RiverstoneCourt2 22 OFFERSFROM$1,200,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

11.00-11.30am73ButlerSt 332 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0412672375

11.00-12.00pm41BeckmansRd 423 Auction TomOffermann Real Estate0418714 653

11.00-12.00pm33GolfCourseDrive 422 Auction BaseRealtors0412206563

12.00-12.30pm289MoorindilSt 456 $4,600,000 TomOffermann Real Estate0413889 130

Sunday6thNovember

2.00-2.45pm33GolfCourseDrive 422 AuctionBase Realtors0412206563

Wednesday9thNovember

10.00-10.30am20 LomandraPlace 432 AuctionLaguna RealEstate0407379893 11.00-12.00pm41BeckmansRd 423 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0418714 653 12.00-12.30pm289MoorindilSt 456 $4,600,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0413889 130

Auction Diary

CoolumBeach

Monday7thNovember

5.30 -6.00pm 4Cinnamon Avenue 432 Auction7thNov, 5:30PMNoosaEstateAgents0414424333

NoosaHeads

Thursday3rdNovember

5.30 -6.00pm 14 WyonaDrive 322 Auction3rdNov, 5:30PMNoosaEstateAgents0407 147521

Friday4thNovember

12.00-12.30pm 14/1QuambyPl 211 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0419757770 2.00-2.30pm 18 WantimaSt 321 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0419757770

Saturday12thNovember

3.00-3.30pm44AllambiTerrace 322 Auction 12thNov, 3PMNoosaEstateAgents0414544420

Saturday3rdDecember

12.00-12.30pm53/6QuambyPl 21 -AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0417600 840

Noosaville

Saturday5thNovember

1.00 -1.30pm1/7 RussellSt 221 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0412672375

Saturday19thNovember

1.00 -1.30pm7/7-13HowardSt 221 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0402903733 2.00-2.30pm20HeadlandDrive 422 Auction 19thNov, 2pmNoosaEstateAgents0414544420

Saturday26thNovember

12.00-12.30pm21DolphinCres 532 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0419757770

Saturday3rdDecember 2.45 -3.15pm 8ElySt 542 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0412672375

Noosa Waters

Saturday5thNovember

12.00-12.30pm30 Saltwater Ave5 32 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0447263663

PeregianBeach

Saturday19thNovember

9.00-9.30am54 LorikeetDve 542 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 10.00-10.30am206David LowWay 223 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0411757570

SunriseBeach

Saturday19thNovember

11.00-11.30am7/56David LowWay Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0411757570

Tewantin

Saturday12thNovember

10.00-11.00am20 LomandraPlace 432 AuctionLaguna RealEstate0407379893 10.00-10.30am73ButlerSt 332 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0412672375 11.00-11.30am41BeckmansRd 423 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0418714 653

Saturday26thNovember

11.00-11.30am33GolfCourseDrive 422 AuctionBase Realtors0412206563

SUBTLE SOPHISTICATION: QUALITY AND PRIVACY

THIS striking architect-designed home, completed in November 2019, offers the very finest in relaxed contemporary living maximising natural light, privacy, and lifestyle - and tucked away in a quiet, leafy neighbourhood just a flat 500m walk to the village hub and beach.

Across two levels the home comprises four bedrooms, three luxury bathrooms plus powder room, two separate living areas, sleek galley kitchen with high-end appliances and walk-in pantry, northeast facing decking overlooking heated freshwater pool, separate laundry, and double lock-up garage plus double carport on a fully fenced 544m2 block.

Soaring ceilings, stunning spotted gum hardwood floors throughout, ducted zoned reverse cycle air-conditioning, DC ceiling fans, 40mm stone bench tops in kitchen, direct deck access from ground floor master bedroom, ocean glimpses from upper master bedroom, heated towel rails in all bathrooms, security system, smart (keyless) entry, 10kW solar system, outdoor

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shower, and outdoor lighting - are some of the property’s many notable features. No expense has been spared in build, fit out, or design; everything is first class and attention to detail has been paramount. There is nothing needing to be spent or done - its presentation perfect and lifestyle gold. Framed by tropical established gardens that are fully fenced for privacy

and security - it is suitable for pets, and the floor plan is also very family-friendly.

The sundrenched pool is 2.3m deep with a shallow end for young children to play, has swim jets and a 2-metre wide tanning shelf - being heated, you can swim all year around, and the Queensland climate certainly lends itself to this anyway! Sundowners by the pool will be an absolute pleasure after a morning at the beach, lunch at one of Sunshine or Noosa’s boutique eateries, or perhaps a hike through Noosa National Park.

Sunshine Beach is one of the most desirable coastal suburbs in Queensland, with extraordinary capital growth (among the nation’s highest) and performs well across all market conditions. This impressive residence epitomises and embodies the very essence of what makes Sunshine Beach so coveted and loved. An absolute ‘stand out’ - act immediately, this one is going to attract high volumes of interest.

· Striking designer home dressed to im-

press inside and out

· Alfresco entertaining with prized northeasterly aspect

· Family-friendly floor plan - good separation of living

· 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, living area on each level

· Ocean glimpses from upper level, abundant natural light

· Galley kitchen with high-end appliances and walk-in pantry

· Freshwater heated pool with swim jets and tanning shelf

· High ceilings, spotted gum hardwood floors, ducted air-conditioning

· Premium fixtures and fittings throughout, no expense spared

· Fully fenced block - secure entry, private, irrigated gardens

· DLUG + double carport - off-street parking for four vehicles

· 500m to vibrant village hub, patrolled swimming and surf club

· Build completed in November 2019sparkling presentation ●

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NESTLED in a magical and hidden elevated location with a waterfront dream position, this property will surprise and delight.

A peaceful tranquil ambience welcomes the minute you step inside this impressive home boasting natural light and excellent outdoor living.

The generous living area opens to an expansive undercover outdoor area complete with alfresco kitchen capturing sun and lake views, perfect at any time of day. A place for quiet reflection while enjoying the outlook and ideally suited for entertaining. The spacious and inviting open plan living incorporates a wellappointed kitchen, a dining area with a music/study nook, custom built huon pine shelving and a gas log fire to keep you cosy over the winter period. Vaulted ceilings perfectly frame the picturesque outlook creating an ambience of calm and serenity. The master bedroom in the east wing offers privacy and separation from the second and third bedrooms and flows to the balcony with the sunrise to enjoy for early risers. An ensuite and walk in robe

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complete the layout.

One of the two other bedrooms overlooks the solar heated pool and the other a gorgeous courtyard and garden.

The property features tiled flooring, ducted air and fans throughout and is

fully fenced with an electric gate ensuring privacy and peace of mind. Security doors and screens allow natural airflow throughout making the most of lake breezes. There are plentiful interior and external storage spaces along with two

storage shed and a double garage.

Other features include town water and sewage, a four-phase automatic watering system and 20 self-isolating solar panels.

A separate studio on the lower level is new and modern. It is suitable for an artist, gym, office or entertaining from the lower patio and has the convenience of a shower and toilet. A double gate gives access to the reserve and lake.

Opportunities abound for fishing, picnics, boating and kayaking, or a leisurely stroll. Within 5 minutes of Tewantin and 15 minutes to Noosaville all amenities are available and a school bus stop is nearby. With so many extra features this property will be sought after by those seeking a permanent lifestyle retreat or holiday home in a tightly held Noosa hinterland lakeside location.

One of only a few with direct water access in a secluded rural pocket.

A myriad of surprises awaits in this unique, rarely available property. Fall in love at first sight.

A dream location - Make it yours. ●

SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE

HERE is a wonderful opportunity for buyers looking for a stylish holiday apartment, a “lock and leave” down-sizer, or a roomy home and garden for permanent living.

In the small, quiet cul de sac of Barbados Crescent, a 20-minute walk or short drive in one direction finds Hastings Street and Laguna Bay, and in the other direction finds the beautiful Noosa River with its parklands, retail, restaurant and medical facilities.

Just around the corner in Munna Crescent is the perfect launch area for the kayak or stand-up paddle on the Noosa River, or to simply sit on the rivers’ edge and watch the passing boats.

There is a large fenced courtyard to the front of the apartment, ideal for children, pets, dining and gardening, and a shady area to the side which is a pretty spot to enjoy a coffee or wine after a day at the beach!

The sparkling complex pool in its tropical garden setting is adjacent to the apartment, and provides privacy and a leafy outlook.

Downstairs includes a very large open plan living room, separate dining area and well-designed kitchen with ample storage and bench space.

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A downstairs full-sized laundry with toilet is a very practical feature, one not often found in town-house style apartments.

Upstairs, the two spacious bedrooms with large wardrobes and built in desks share an extra-large, modern two-way bathroom.

The main bedroom easily accommodates a king-sized bed and two full width sets of drawers, with ample room to spare.

The second bedroom is currently set up with a queen bed and a single bed to accommodate extra guests. For those

buyers who do not need the single bed, this extra area could be utilised as a private study nook or reading area.

Note that for buyers who prefer not to use stairs, the current owners have had a design and quote done for the installation of an internal lift. This can be supplied on request. The apartment features modern white plantation shutters on all windows downstairs and the large glass entry door and adjacent windows.

Air-conditioning, ceiling fans and large windows for good air flow provide

Address: 4/5 Barbados Crescent, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: Offers Over $1,055,000 Considered Inspect: Saturday and Wednesday, 11am-11.30am Contact: Anne Powell 0419 332 973, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

year-round comfort.

The apartment has enjoyed outstanding holiday rental occupancy for several years, with many repeat bookings, so is a readymade investment for the astute purchaser.

Alternatively, it would be ideal for those wanting to live permanently in a quiet street in a tightly held, central Noosa location.

There is very little on the Noosa market at the moment of this calibre, in this location, and in this price range. Enquire now, attend an Open Home, and make it yours! ●

Address: 5 Morning Glory

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