Noosa Today - 12th May 2023

Garden is blooming

“The Noosa Community Garden is changing the community for the better. It’s a positive space,“ Mayor Clare Stewart said last Sunday as the garden’s committee, members and supporters celebrated its first birthday and unveiled signs to recognise its many contributors.

“In 2012, Slow Food Noosa, along with United Synergies, founded the community gardens in Earl Street, Tewantin, as an outreach program for local youth who would come together to take care of their school garden,“ community garden president June Copeman said.

“As the gardening initiative made headway, the popularity of having a community garden meant that it was taking on a new life.

“Soon there after the gardens expanded into something for the whole community. In March of 2018, Noosa Community Gardens became incorporated and thus it was no longer under the auspices of organisations that originally brought it to fruition.“

A year ago the garden shifted from Tewantin to its current home on Noosa Council land at Wallace Park.

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No time to argue

By Jim Fagan

Noosa Springs resident John Cochrane has slammed Noosa Council and its chief executive officer Scott Waters for giving objectors to the controversial luxury hotel proposal at the resort only two days next week to bring their case to individual councillors.

“It’s taken almost 18 months for the development application to be finally on the agenda of the council’s general committee and, because of the way the council manages its application development process, we’ve been given

next to no time to access busy councillors.

“This is hardly what could be described as a thriving democracy.”

The plan by Hong Kong developer Golden Horse Nine Dragon Lake Holdings to develop a 112-room hotel with three tennis courts and two swimming pools was announced in December 2021.

Within two weeks the $50 million dollar proposal drew objections from more than 450 residents, community and strata bodies.

Since then the residents have collaborated

with Sydney hospitality experts Five Foot One Design to develop an alternative proposal which reduced the developer’s original plan by about one-third.

Mr Cochrane, an architect and spokesman for the objectors, said it was council policy that councillors may not meet with persons interested in a development proposal until the application report was published on the council meeting agenda.

“This means that anyone opposing an application may only have as little as one business day in which to speak to councillors prior

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to a decision being made.

“Objectors to the hotel have been well aware of the limitations of this policy and of its potential to shut down public debate on development proposals.”

He showed Noosa Today an email sent by objectors on February 14 to Mr Waters asking for assurance that they would have the opportunity to speak to all councillors before a decision was made.

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Anita Adelis and Juliana De Witts among the flowers.

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LETTERS pages 27-28

LIVE pages 33-35

SPORT pages 40-43

Nominate a hero

What makes our community so special besides being stunningly beautiful?

It is home to some incredible, selfless and inspirational unpaid workers, our volunteers, and businesses that pro bono their services. Now is the opportunity to share what makes them special in the eyes of your club or organisation.

Celebrating its seventh year, the latest opportunity to honour our unsung heroes comes in the form of the 2023 Noosa Electorate Queensland Day Awards. It’s about nominating those who give their time, expertise and services for the Noosa electorate, free of charge.

Sandy Bolton MP joined award partners Helen Hollingworth from Cooroy RSL and Noosa Today’s Abbey Cannan to give a sneak preview of the medallions to be presented to each of the award recipients.

“Queensland Day is an opportunity to celebrate our culture, heritage, people and unique identity. We also get to honour inspiring Queensland role models who encourage us all to do better and be better. So many of our fellow Noosans do this by giving their time and expertise for the benefit of others and for our collective community,” Sandy shared.

A great response is expected again this year and nominations will be accepted until the Sunday 21 May deadline. The awards are open to first-time award recipients who have volunteered for a minimum of two years for the Noosa electorate. There is a limit of two nominations per organisation.

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Every completed nomination will see the recipient presented with a personalised Noosa Electorate Queensland Day Award Medallion andacertificateofrecognitionataQueensland Day Ceremony on Monday 6 June at The J. Cooroy RSL’s general manager Helen Hollingworth said partnering with the awards was a great fit.

“We have a wonderful community that we are very proud to be a part of. We work closely with and support so many fantastic not for profit groups and we are excited to again be a

part of this annual Queensland Day tradition of honouring our local treasures,” Helen said.

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Federal Budget backs aged carers and more

Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his second budget on Tuesday evening.

What’s in it at a glance?

· Aged care workers - $11.3 billion spend on a wage increase for aged care workers from July giving a registered nurse a rise of about $10,000 a year, and $7,500 for an enrolled nurse.

· Australia’s biosecurity - $1 billion over four years for greater regulation, surveillance and international engagement.

· Childcare - $4.7 billion on subsidy increases to begin on 1 July, based on income.

· Defence - $11 billion over the four years in addition to $4.5 billion over 10 years for nuclear-powered submarines with $7.8 billion on existing projects will scrapped, downsized or delayed.

· Electricity bills - up to $500 in energy bill relief paid to pensioners, veterans, concession card holders and people on government support payments and up to $650 to small businesses.

· Emissions reduction -$450 million to large industrial emitters to reduce their emissions, as required from July, by 5 per cent each year to 2030; $2 billion to drive a clean hydrogen industry, $83 million over four years for a Net Zero Authority.

· Environment - $355 million over four years for national parks and marine reserves, $121 million over four years for a new Environment Protection Australia agency and $51 million to set up Environment Information Australia.

· First Nations - $1.9 billion over five years to improve lives and economies of Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander people.

· GPs - $3.5 billion over five years for tripling bulk-billing incentive for GPs for consultations with children under 16, pensioners and Commonwealth concession card holders.

· Jobseeker -increase of $40 a fortnight for Jobseeker, increase for people aged 55-59 on Jobseeker of $92 a fortnight, Austudy and Youth Allowance up $40 a fortnight.

· Single parents - $1.9 billion to lift the single parenting payment for children from 8 to 14 years.

· Olympics - $3.4 billion over 10 years on the games.

· Vaping - $234 billion over four years to get people off vaping.

· Ukraine - $200 million over two years to Ukraine for war with Russia

contact the Noosa electorate office on 5319 3100 or complete an online nomination at sandybolton.com/qld-day-awards. Hard copies of nomination forms can also be downloaded or are available from Sandy’s office, 28 Eenie Creek Rd, Noosaville.

The Greek philosopher Plato once observed, “Give me a different set of mothers, and I will give you a different world.”

Mothers have the power to shape us, guide us and alter our trajectory in life. Their love and support can make all the difference.

A caring mother provides the best chance, sometimes the only chance, a young person has of turning into a responsible, self-reliant adult.

There’s no question that being a mum is a difficult job, but as any mother can tell you, raising a child stands apart as one of life’s biggest responsibilities and greatest rewards.

Mother’s Day has had a long history from Ancient Greek and Roman times when festivals were held to honour the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele to the early Christian festival know as Mothering Sunday.

The modern day Mother’s Day is often attributed to American social activist Anna Jarvis who in 1908 held a memorial for her late mother, the event later celebrated annually as Mother’s Day and proclaimed a US national holiday.

The roles of mothers have changed through the generations but one thing is certain, it’s impossible to pay our mothers back for the priceless gifts they have given us.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers this Sunday.

- Margaret Maccoll

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers

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First steps to surf network

By Phil Jarratt

Noosa World Surfing Reserve has taken the first steps towards the creation of a Surf Protected Area Network (SPAN) covering all of the beaches of Noosa Shire.

The move comes after more than three years of the reserve’s stewardship council working on projects whose application and relevance has spread beyond its boundaries, designated when Noosa was dedicated as the 10th World Surfing Reserve in February 2020.

These include surf etiquette and safety awareness and education programs, surf safety education for local schools, and defibrillator installation from the river mouth to Alexandria Bay, in conjunction with Noosa Heads surf club and other stakeholders and community donors. This important life-saving program, benefitting all users of the coastal walkways, bays and beaches, not just surfers, is now spreading shire-wide.

“The main reason for creating a SPAN is to address the idea that we are only concerned with what goes on within the World Surfing Reserve boundaries,” NWSR vice president and one of the architects of the new network, Michael Court told Noosa Today.

“In fact, most of what we do has a broader application, and involves working closely with shire-wide community organisations, like Noosa Biosphere Foundation, so it made sense to us to join up with a global network which can provide huge resources in research and data collection.”

The creators of the SPAN, US-based Save The Waves Coalition, also manage the now 12 existing World Surfing Reserves, with the dedication of UK’s North Devon WSR due today, 12 May.

Last week STW gave a green light to the creation of a Noosa SPAN, the first to be established in conjunction with a World Surfing Reserve, while the NWSR stewardship council voted unanimously in favour of the project.

The Save The Waves Coalition is an international not-for-profit that works with diverse organisations dedicated to protecting surf ecosystems. Based in Santa Cruz, California, STW draws much of its funding from foundations set up by tech industry leaders in nearby Silicon Valley.

Launched in 2003, it is the only international organisation solely dedicated to protecting surf ecosystems around the world.

As STW notes in its 2020-25 strategic plan: “We mobilise people to protect the places they love.”

The STW mission statement says: “We believe that legally protected areas, effective stewardship and a mobilized constituency result in healthy and protected surf ecosystems. We create protected areas through our flagship World Surfing Reserve program and Surf Protected Area Networks. We manage projects around the world and encourage coastal stewardship through. We mount international campaigns to defend surf ecosystems under threat and inspire the public to take action.”

The current strategic plan also outlines“our ambitious new global goal to protect 1000 surf ecosystems by 2030, which will require new

approaches to scale STW’s already impressive conservation wins.”

SPAN will play an important part in making that happen.

Although there is still a significant waiting list of applications for consideration as World Surfing Reserves, STW says the designation will be applied to a finite number of surfing destinations and since 2020 it has increased its focus on SPAN, which it explains as “a new approach for marine and coastal conservation that combines the legal protection of ecosystems with sustainable community development.

Save The Waves implements this program across the globe on a national level in Costa Rica, The Azores, Mexico, and Chile in coalition with local partners.”

In Noosa, Mick Court sees the first step in establishing a SPAN as defining and clearly mapping the boundaries of the Noosa World Surfing Reserve, then building the SPAN around the remaining shire beaches not currently covered – the Eastern Beaches from Sunshine Beach to Peregian, andTeewah Beach on the North Shore.

Says Mick:“Creating a SPAN is a recognition of what we’ve been doing for several years, but what comes with it is the systems and data collection of a global concept. Before we take a project on, we will be able to look at the SPAN data bank and see how similar situations have been dealt with in other parts of the world.

“For example, Burgess Creek and the sand

movement in Laguna Bay are both big issues affecting the quality of waves and the general amenity, and they would both be candidates for SPAN research and data collection.

“What we want to create is a formal structure to identify the boundaries of the SPAN in conjunction with the boundaries of the World Surfing Reserve.

“This will be the first time a SPAN has operated in tandem with an existing World Surfing Reserve, although some of the others may one day become world surfing reserves. But Save The Waves Coalition, which manages both WSRs and the SPAN project, sees this as a great model for the future, with both entities feeding off each other.

“SPAN will enable the NWSR to align with biodiversity and climate change targets and work with existing stakeholder groups, as well as initiating its own, giving surfers a voice on a wider range of issues across the shire.”

Mick said overcrowding in the waves due to surf tourism was having the broader community effect of pitting people, young and old, against each other in and out of the water.

“It’s reached a point where it doesn’t just impact surfers, it can almost suffocate the whole town. Not only does the sheer volume of people affect the ability to enjoy surfing, but it has a social impact which drives lifelong surfers away from their sport and creates friction between groups and individuals who have been friends for years.

“Lately if there is aggression in the water, it’s

not necessarily locals versus tourists any more. It’s just as likely to be between two locals.

“I don’t think that SPAN can necessarily resolve that, but it can go a long way towards explaining and highlighting what the threats and issues are so that we can all think more clearly about the impacts of what we’re doing.”

Mick said a good example of what a Noosa SPAN could do was in data capture needed to analyse and quantify surf overcrowding.

“We know there are a lot of people in the water but we don’t know how many and at what times, other than the traditional peaks during school holidays. But that’s all changed, largely due to improved wave forecasting and greater flexibility in the workplace.

“Ahead of a forecast swell event, it’s not uncommon for several thousand people to descend on Noosa, and we have no strategies in place to deal with it. At NWSR we’ve already been working on a project involving artificial intelligence interpretation of real time photographic data of the surf breaks, not to be published anywhere but purely for analysis. “That will become a SPAN project, once fully assessed, and hopefully feed important information into traffic and parking issues within destination management planning and in time a surf management plan for the Noosa Shire.

“But in order for that to happen we need to establish some form of formal recognition and boundaries from council and state government, along with a process for working with them and feeding them information.”

Noosa lifeguard Dean Connelly enjoying some down time at Sunshine Beach, just outside the NWSR boundary.

Picture: NATHAN TYACK

NWSR vice-president Michael Court.

Charges following alleged assault

Police have charged a woman after she allegedly assaulted a security guard at Maroochydore on Sunday 7 May.

It will be alleged at 11.20am the woman exited a retail store in a Horton Parade shopping centre without paying for the clothing she had

in a shopping trolley.

The security officer required medical attention at the scene and was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital where she remains in a stable condition.

Police located a woman in the carpark of

Support DV prevention

Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month to raise community awareness and to support actions leading to prevention of domestic and family violence.

Queensland Police Service invites everyone to join in the free workshops and events delivered by their community partners across the Sunshine Coast during May, including:

· Red bench unveiling at Montville Anglican Church.

· Four weeks of Move Freely creative workshops held at the Nambour Community Centre.

· Candlelight ceremony held in Maleny.

· Recognising and responding to domestic and family violence workshops held online.

· Laurel Place will host three empowering workshops, Healthy Relationships, Self-Esteem and Self-Worth, and Finding Your Voice.

· Seeds of Change community forum on domestic and family violence by Zonta at USC Sippy Downs.

· Attend movie screenings of Maybe I Do at BCC Cinemas Maroochydore, and The Last Drop at Majestic Cinemas Nambour.

For full details of the events visit MyPolice Sunshine Coast on Facebook

the shopping centre a short time later.

A 24-year-old Currimundi woman has been charged with one count each of armed robbery with violence and stealing. She was due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday 8 May.

Support crime prevention this May.

Noosa Community Garden still blooming one year on

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Since then the committee, its 60 members and with the help of community donations and volunteers the garden is flourishing on its new site, with plans for future expansion.

On Sunday garden treasurer Robert Mayfield thanked the many people and organisations who had contributed to the project. The input was wide-ranging and included a grant from Noosa Council, a grant from Waves of Kindness to complete its garden design and fencing, and donations from Tewantin Noosa Bendigo Bank, Cordwell’s concrete, Tewantin Noosa Lions and many others.

Students from the Maroochydore-based Australian Industry Trade College have supplied about 200 hours of voluntary work building raised garden beds, wicker beds and trellises.

A college spokesman said in return for their labour students were able not only to demonstrate the values held by the college but reap

rewards from the “rich tapestry of the community“.

June said stage one of the relocation from Earl Street was now complete and this coming year the plan was to tackle stage two which in-

cludes building a snail shaped garden in honour of the gardens roots.

“The snail is the representative symbol of Slow Food Noosa, the community organisation that was instrumental in setting up the

garden 10 years ago and providing the garden with the fundamental principles of good, clean and fair, local and sustainable,“ she said.

“We made it happen.”

Erika Hackett, Mayor Clare Stewart and June Copeman at the Noosa Community Garden’s first birthday celebrations.

Pictures: ROB MACCOLL

Parents and children search the garden for treasure hunt items.

Police located the woman in the carpark of the shopping centre.

Beach protection to start

Sand replenishment to protect a popular Noosa Heads beach from further erosion is set to begin shortly.

Council has been granted a crucial environmental permit by the Queensland Government to enable the work to start, following extensive assessment of the proposed works.

The $1 million project will pump sand from designated collection zones in the Noosa River channel and renourish the shores of what is fondly known by locals as Doggy Beach.

“The dog beach at Noosa Spit is an important site supporting key recreational and social activities and forms part of an artificially constructed river training and coastal defence strategy for the Noosa River mouth,” Mayor Clare Stewart said.

“Over the years, this defence system has been slowly eroding, seeing trees and pathways washed away.

“Getting the green light from the state government is a significant milestone for Council in the delivery of these important nourishment works, enabling us to restore the beach and the protection it provides to the area,” she said.

Project manager Cody Johnston, said, “Increasing the volume of sand at the dog beach will help redirect the river’s main flow, reduce erosion caused by subsequent currents and boat wash and improve the Spit’s resilience to cyclone events.”

“The sand nourishment works will take place between June and the end of September to minimise the impact on the coastal and marine environment, including fish spawning, bird migration, and the flowering and fruiting

of marine plants,” he said.

Noosa Council is now tendering the works to lock in a specialist contractor to complete the nourishment program.

Several safety measures will be in place for the duration of works, with the dog beach and a part of the car park next to the beach closed.

“For the safety of the contractor and the public we ask that all users of the beach, including walkers, swimmers, and all recreational marine craft (powered and non-powered), avoid the area as works are completed.

“Marine vessels will still be able to travel in and out of the river as normal and will be redi-

rected to the main channel around the area,” Mr Johnston said.

“We appreciate the community’s patience as we complete these works in the area for everyone to enjoy again.”

To find out more about this project visit, noosa.qld.gov.au/wip

Outrage at Council time limit for objectors to speak up

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“….. we respectfully request once again:

· That the application noted above be referred to the Planning and Environment Committee meeting prior to its listing on the General Committee meeting agenda (we understand that this may mean referring the item to the June round of meetings); and

· That Council ensure we, as interested parties, have access to all Councillors at some time between the publication of the agenda for the application noted above and the General Committee or Ordinary meeting at which the application will be considered.

We believe that this issue is central to both the proper conduct of the development process and the perception of Council as an open and engaging entity.”

Mr Cochrane said: “We didn’t get as reply from MrWaters until May 8 in spite of several requests.

“In his reply Mr Waters said: “As Chief Executive Officer of Noosa Shire Council, I can advise you of the following decisions I have made.

· The matter will be considered by the full Council at the General Committee Meeting on the 15th of May and decided upon by the Council at the Ordinary Meeting on the 18th of May.

· This is an operational decision to ensure the full Council has the opportunity to consider and discuss at the General Committee.

· In relation to access to Councillors, this is a matter for yourselves to organise once the General Committee agenda has been released…”

Mr Cochrane said this left objectors to the hotel with limited time to arrange meetings with busy councillors.

“Normally there are three meetings at which an application may be mentioned, the Planning and Environment Committee, the General Committee and the Ordinary Meeting, the last being where the actual decision is made.

“If a matter bypasses the Planning and Environment Committee meeting, it will go to the General Committee meeting. This has the effect of reducing the time period during which the community may speak to their elected representatives.

“Clearly, in the case of a controversial development such as the Noosa Springs Hotel, the longer the community has to communicate its concern the better for our democracy.”

There was good reason to have an open discussion with councillors on this controversial application, he said.

“The proposal seeks to build a hotel on land zoned as open space and recreation land under the Noosa Plan 2020.

“Opponents say there are many irregularities and inconsistencies in the application and that impacts on the local environment are extensive and unmitigated.

“We understand the need to limit undue influence on councillors as they make important and complex decisions. However, the interests of the Noosa community must be more effectively integrated into council’s decision making.

“There can be no limits placed on communication and discussion in dealing with our built environment. The greater good will be served if councillors can speak directly to those so immediately affected by their decisions.”

He said council should consider again the words from the newly issued Noosa Corporate Plan:

“We remain committed to hearing and responding to the collective voices of our community.

This Corporate Plan outlines not only a collective vision but also provides a strong commitment from Council. It has an outward focus, putting the community at the forefront of all decision making.

“At our plan’s core is a commitment to making sure Noosa remains a great place to live, work and visit and where community comes first.”

John Cochrane. Picture: ROB MACCOLL

The $1 million project will pump sand to renourish the shores of what is fondly known by locals as Doggy Beach.

By Margie Maccoll

During small business month in May and just ahead of national volunteer week, Business Mentoring Noosa (BMN) has put the call out for more mentors to join their not for profit group.

Retired from international business David Gibbons has recently signed on with BMN.

Having worked in equity research in the UK and Asia, been a CEO of a large startup in Singapore and a partner in a hedge fund as well as running a successful food distribution business David was looking for some voluntary work, when he discovered BMN.

“People like me who have been able to return to Noosa and think life’s been very good, want to give something back,” he said.

“I have a background in professional services and banking. It gives me a mix of services.

“I’ve spent a lot of time asking questions about how companies operated. It’s a good part of mentoring.”

David said as a person who enjoyed business and meeting people he had found volunteering with BMN to be very stimulating.

BMN president Rod Solomon said illness, leave and overseas moves had depleted their numbers from 25 to 16, with only 12 mentors currently active, and it coincided with a time when the demands on their pro bono services had markedly increased.

“We found ourselves extremely busy supporting an influx of struggling local businesses of all types and sizes during the period of Covid and now even more so after the Covid lockdowns have ceased,” president Rod Solomon said.

“A lot of people have come through Covid and need help.”

There are more than 7600 businesses in Noosa Shire and about a third of those are small, employing only 1-4 people.

Over the past decade almost 60 volunteer mentors have assisted about 400 local busi-

ness owners to improve their circumstances.

New enquiries are coming in every week but due to the group’s recent drop in numbers they are looking for more retired or semi-retired successful businesspeople to join them in helping locals to step out of their day-to-day work and take an objective look at their businesses.

The mentors are passionate about the role of small business in our local economy, and for seeing their mentees succeed. They have an open, honest, and strictly confidential approach in their interactions with mentees.

BMN uses the Socratic method of open-ended questioning of the mentee until they develop the answers to their problems themselves. The mentors do not tell the mentee what to do. These techniques mixed with non-prescriptive and non-directive advice, driven by the mentor’s experience, assists the business owner to grow and to not become reliant on the mentor to solve their problems. New mentors undertake a three month probation then begin working with mentees alongside an experienced mentor.

Reviews by mentees show the value they have drawn from the relationships.

The mentors meet every second Thursday morning under a well-structured agenda to discuss mentee issues and insights and to leverage the extensive amount of experience and brainpower the collective brings.

BMN is looking for experienced businessmen and women to join the group as active mentors.

“We need people to mentor across all industries,” Mr Solomon said.

“We’re just trying to find a way to get more people with all sorts of skills.”

While all the mentors donate their time, BMN charges mentees a $195 per annum administration fee. This affords a mentee a mentor and often two mentors for 12 months.

For more information visit bmn.org.au

Businessman David Gibbons is giving his time to assist others through Business Mentoring Noosa.

Picture: ROB MACCOLL

Small business celebrated

By Abbey Cannan

The Sunshine Coast business community came together and celebrated their hard work and dedication at the annual Small Business Month Breakfast on Thursday 4 May.

The event, presented by the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, Sunshine Coast Council and Regional Development Australia (RDA), Sunshine Coast, saw the 2023 Sunshine Coast Business Awards launched.

“With more than 40,500 small businesses, contributing to more than 50 per cent of all employment for the region, it is no wonder that we are the envy of other regions,” Sunshine Coast Business Awards chair Jennifer Swaine said.

Past Sunshine Coast Business Awards winners spoke with RDA Sunshine Coast chief executive officer Paul Fisher at the event, including RACV Noosa Resort manager Darren McClenaghan; Stymie founder and director

Rachel Downie; and Aussie Tiny Houses managing director Thiago Perrone.

“We have such a rich diversity of business and industries which is reflected by the business winners and finalists in our Awards year after year,” Mr Fisher said.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said the last few years have been tough on businesses big and small.

“I know first hand, as I’m married to a small business owner, so I’ve seen the struggles that are endured daily. How do you get the staff paid? Goods delivered? Rise in costs. Logistics concerns. Staff shortages and so on. It hasn’t been easy. But our businesses have been resilient and soldiered on.

“Supporting these awards is something Noosa Council is incredibly proud of and I wish all of the applicants all the very best.”

RACV Noosa Resort manager Darren Mc-

Clenaghan said the RACV team celebrate their success all year round, not just during awards season.

“Back in 2012 we had 70 staff and $6 million in revenue and our wage bill was around $3.5 million. Now we have 210 staff, our wage bill was about $9 million and and we’re heading north of $30 million in revenue, so it’s been significant growth over that time.”

Aussie Tiny Houses managing director Thiago Perrone said the most important thing for their business was the happiness of their staff and customers.

“At the end of the day we’re giving people a place to live and financial freedom through a lifestyle change,” he said.

Mrs Swaine said this year’s Awards categories had been realigned so businesses should check the website for details and enter the category that was right for them.

“There are 17 categories, with small and large for each, so there is one suitable for every type of business, regardless of size, and we want to encourage as many businesses from across the region to enter as possible.

“Our Awards program and Gala event is among the best in the country, and it just wouldn’t be possible to run without the committed support of our volunteer Awards committee and our sponsors so it is great to see LPE once again leading the way in their commitment to the Awards.”

The Export and Business of the Year winners are drawn from the winners of the categories. Hall of Fame Awards are also awarded to those businesses which have won their category three years in a row.

To find out more about the Awards or nominate a business, visit sunshinecoastbusinessawards.com.au

Awards naming-rights sponsor Damien Glanville from LPE.

Noosa Council Mayor Claire Stewart.

SCBA Small Bus Month Breaky panelists Darren McClenaghan (RACV Noosa Resort), Rachel Downie (Stymie), Thiago Perrone (Aussie Tiny Houses) with Sunshine Coast Business Awards chair Jennifer Swaine. Pictures: BARRY ALSOP

Tourism board’s new chair

Tourism Noosa has announced recent board changes with Max Webberley finishing his term as chairman and moving into the role of board director.

Previous deputy chair Jeanette Allom-Hill has accepted the role as chair, while Alan Golley will move into the role of deputy chair.

Tourism Noosa acting chief executive officer Susan Ewington thanked Mr Webberley for his enormous contribution to the organisation during his term as Board Chair.

“We have been incredibly grateful to have Max’s legal and organisational knowledge and expertise guiding us throughout his term and we are grateful that he has agreed to stay on in the position of board director,“ she said.

Ms Allom-Hill has spent the last 15 years working across different sectors of government, from Prime Minister and Cabinet to the NSW Treasury, to the Sunshine Coast Council.

She has also held senior management roles in the private sector for companies including Optus, NBN, Boston Consulting group and Microsoft.

She is the current chief executive officer of a consulting group providing advice to the Federal Government and was the 2020 Telstra Businesswoman of the Year. She is also the CEO of a NFP called Lionhearted Foundation and serves the community on a number of boards.

“Jeanette Allom-Hill brings a formidable

amount of corporate and organisational experience to the position of Tourism Noosa chair, and we are excited that she has agreed to take on the role for the upcoming term, which will ensure continuity in our board operations,” Ms Ewington said.

Ms Allom-Hill said it was an honour to lead the organisation’s corporate structure.

“As the new chair of Tourism Noosa, I am honoured to lead a capable and dedicated

board that is committed to working together for the benefit of our community.

“By leveraging our collective expertise, we can ensure that Noosa continues to thrive as a world-class tourism destination, while also delivering meaningful economic and social benefits for our residents and businesses.

“Tourism is not just about numbers, it’s about people, culture, and creating memorable experiences, and I am committed to

working collaboratively with our community to showcase the beauty and diversity of this region, and to create sustainable tourism opportunities that benefits visitors and locals alike.”

The Tourism Noosa board is made up of, Jeanette Allom-Hill (chair), Alan Golley (deputy chair), board directors Max Webberley, Louise Formosa, Craig McGovern, Leigh McCready, Liam Kennedy and Noosa Council board observer Amelia Lorenston.

How community helped create their town’s new look

This iconic Queensland town draws thousands to its famous markets, is a mecca for those who love creative arts and has a rich farming heritage dating back to 1831.

Now Eumundi’s main street, Memorial Drive, is set to receive a beautiful new streetscape that its community has been helping shape with Sunshine Coast Council.

The community-led vision will uniquely reflect the character of the township with more tranquil outdoor seating experiences, leafy shade areas, safer pedestrian crossings, and art and heritage interpretation keeping history alive.

Some latest artist impressions of the detailed design were revealed and the event overall was described by locals as ‘brilliant’ and ‘a win for Eumundi’.

Sunshine Coast Council Division 10 Councillor David Law said the final design was being completed after a key stakeholder workshop on 21 April.

“Passionate community groups, including Save the Memorial Drive Campaign, businesses and key stakeholders joined Council to deliver a shared outcome,” Cr Law said.

“Memorial Drive Streetscape project has been in the spotlight since community engagement kicked off in 2020 with some community groups challenging aspects of the design.

“Now this final step of exploring the project gave community representatives a stronger sense of connection with the design.

“Representatives in the workshop had the opportunity to share their perspectives and clarify priorities and technical aspects like heritage, pedestrian, movement, traffic and parking.”

The group wanted to ensure Eumundi’s important heritage places are protected and brought to life by being ‘built in’ to the infra-

structure through interpretation and signage.

They also sought the incorporation of important place and heritage themes to be reflected in elements such as engraved timber seating, lighting and lantern design in the streetscape.

Town wayfinding signage was also discussed to assist pedestrians to get around the centre and make locating car parking easier.

Councillor Law said Council also took

on board the suggestion of community and business-led initiatives to further beautify and activate the street.

Following the workshop, detailed design will be completed and construction of the Eumundi streetscape upgrade will commence late 2023.

More information about the placemaking project can be found on the Have Your Say website, haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/eumundi-placemaking

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Jeanette Allom-Hill has accepted the role as chair.

Alan Golley will move into the role of deputy chair.

View looking south along Memorial Drive - Artist Impression.

New seating area with views of the Old General Motors building to the North. View looking north along Memorial Drive.

Community battery plans

By Margie Maccoll

An opportunity is being presented to Noosa to use locally-created solar power locally instead of exporting it to the grid, resulting in an increasing use of renewable power and decrease in carbon emissions.

This is important to Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN) Inc which was formed in 2015 with an aim to attain zero community emissions by 2026.

Community batteries are an initiative ZEN and Noosa Council are exploring after receiving a state government grant to develop a roadmap for a network of community batteries in the Noosa Shire, working in partnership with Yarra Energy Foundation, The Social Deck, Changing Weather, Energex and University of Sunshine Coast.

After conducting community consultation sessions at Cooroy and Noosaville Noosa Council’s carbon reduction officer Annie Nolan and ZEN’s co-convenor of the Noosa Community Battery Initiative Geoff Acton spoke at last week’s Noosa Parks Association’s Friday forum.

“Noosa has a love affair with solar with more than 50 per cent of dwellings having installed it to date. In the past year rooftop solar has increased by 23 per cent. What is happening is an increase of solar exports. We have times when there is more solar produced than consumed and it’s increasing year on year. It would be nice to capture solar and store it locally,“ Geoff said.

Community batteries have already been installed in other parts of the country with the first in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

ZEN and council have submitted a grant application to obtain one of 400 community batteries up for grabs in Queensland and, if successful, they have selected McGregor Park, Noosaville as the most appropriate site for its location.

Geoff said the site was selected because of

the number of houses in the area with solar power (70 per cent) and a range of other considerations including native title and threat levels from floods and bushfires.

Consultation of local residents was undertaken and Energex provided written support for the installation of a battery, he said.

Annie said the first battery would be considered a pilot project that would deliver power to 74 local houses but would present no change to those residents involved. There would be no change to their access to power, no change to power bills, no costs incurred for equipment or maintenance and any financial gain would be quarantined for future emission projects, she said.

“This is a pilot to understand the technology,“ she said.

How does it work?

Excess power from rooftop solar charges the battery in the day and houses draw on the

power at night.

“We’re lucky to have ZEN here. They’re doing all the heavy lifting,“ Annie said.

“We put in for a grant and got it to develop a plan on how it would look with a network of batteries connecting with rooftop solar.

“ZEN prepared for the grant. They looked for sites for the battery. They counted solar panels.We looked into why council would own and operate a community battery, as it had to be run and maintained. Council was the obvious choice to run it.

“The battery has the potential to make revenue and we can use the revenue to invest in more opportunities.“

Annie said council agreed to be responsible for the battery, working with ZEN and withYarra Energy Foundation as consultants.

After getting the co-ahead from council to proceed with the grant application Council

and ZEN are now waiting to see if they have been successful in obtaining $500,000 Federal funding for the first community battery.

In the meantime consideration is underway to apply for separate grant funding being made available by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) for $3 million for five community batteries.

Geoff said in preparing the roadmap of future Noosa battery needs it became clear 100200 batteries would be required.

“That’s all possible. That’s where we’re going,“ Annie said.

“Our goal is de-carbonisation and other benefits will include lower power costs.

“The last thing we need to do for the roadmap study is work out how to parent with people and obtain funding. We have a committed council, a community that’s supportive and Energex on board - that’s all the conditions for funding to come here.“

Sip tea and raise funds for cancer at the Surf Club

By Abbey Cannan

Start boiling the kettle because once again it’s time for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, where Sunshine Beach Real Estate will host their 20th annual fundraiser in support of those impacted by cancer. The event will be held on Thursday 25 May at Sunshine Beach Surf Club’s function room from 9.3011.30am.

Sunshine Beach Real Estate principal Pip Covell said last year’s event was a huge success raising close to $5500.

“It’s important for our community to come together and support each other as everyone has been impacted by cancer in some way,” Pip said.

“We love hosting and doing what we can to contribute to this special cause.”

Half of the ticket sales will go to Cancer Council and the other half to the Surf Club

for their catering costs.

The mouth-watering menu will include, scones with jam and cream, muffins, sausage rolls, frittata, assorted sandwiches, Organic Tea Shop Noosa tea and Vittoria coffee will be on offer. A huge raffle will be drawn on the day with about 30 beautiful prizes up for grabs. Prizes are donated by local businesses and may include gift vouchers, hampers, homewares, artwork and instructional lessons.

Ticket sales close on 20 May and can be purchased via Eventbrite at eventbrite. com/e/australias-biggest-morning-tea2023-sunshine-beach-tickets-620318367937

Purchase raffle tickets at Sunshine Beach Real Estate office (36 Duke St) in the lead up to the event, or on the day at the morning tea. Raffle tickets are $2 each or three for $5.

For more information email info@sunshinebeachrealestate.com.au or phone 07 5447 2999.

Sunshine Beach Real Estate Team at last year’s event.

Annie Nolan(front centre) and Geoff Acton(green T-shirt) with Noosa Mayor and councillors on the day when Noosa Council decided to proceed with the Australian Government grant proposal.

Fitzroy’s community battery.

Picture: YARRA ENERGY FOUNDATION

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What’s all the fuss about?

By Phil Jarratt

On Labour Day I decided to let it all hang out at A-Bay.

It was a stunningly beautiful autumn day, and with most parts of my body wracked with pain from weeks of challenging surf, I decided to forego the waves for an eight-kilometre round trip walk to see what all the nudism fuss was about. And, if the mood should take me to chance a therapeutic skinny-dip, well, let’s just hope that Senior Sergeant Anthony Cowan is not lurking in the dunes ready to pounce.

The good sergeant, you may recall, told Noosa Today a couple of weeks back: “It’s been an unofficial nudist beach. Now it’s officially not. We’re going to police it.”

And police it they have, issuing fines for wilful exposure to 10 men and one woman during a blitz over the Anzac Day holiday period.

Not that I want to pick on the local coppers, who by and large do an excellent job of keeping us whole and happy. I know they have to respond to complaints, but is this really necessary?

No doubt the thrill will wear off, as it has over many crackdowns (no pun intended) of the past, including the big daddy of them all, in November 2016, when barely clad nudists protested a huge police blitz outside Noosa Police Beat in Hastings Street, with Australian Sex Party member Robin Bristow answering then Noosa MP Glen Elmes’s negative position on legalising nude bathing in Queensland by revealing the words, “Glen Elmes kiss my arse” written on, well, where do you reckon?

Elmes, a man of ample girth and great good humour, responded: “They’ll be waiting a while.”

And the protests didn’t help A-Bay’s Nude Olympics event, which had attracted hundreds of people every year since its inception in the 1980s for a frolic in the nick on our most isolated beach. Not wanting participants to end up in the nick in the nick, so to speak, organisers moved the Nude Olympics to the saner environment of Byron Bay.

The row about skinny dipping at A-Bay has been raging periodically since 1975 when Queensland became the only state not to have created a legal nude bathing beach, thereby sparking nearly 50 years of taxpayer money

funding a compliance program even more doomed than the war on drugs.

But of course nudism (or naturism, if you will) had been rampant in Noosa since the start of the postwar era, and ramped up bigtime in the ‘60s and early ‘70s.

And it wasn’t confined to A-Bay either.

In a Heritage Noosa interview a few years back, Hey Bill Watson revealed that he got his start in the beach selling caper in the late 1960s flogging oranges to thirsty nudies hidden away around the rocky ledges of Granite Bay.

Said Bill: “It was all happening at Granite, everybody in the nude and playing beach cricket or basketball or whatever. No one ever really went around there in those days, unless it was to get your gear off. But there was a lot of them, and I sold a shitload of oranges!”

In an interview with this writer a few years ago, pioneer restaurateur Pierre Oth recalled this incident from the early ‘70s: “One day I was sitting around at Granite Bay, in the nude of course, playing backgammon, and a fellow

came up the beach and asked if I was French. He was in the nude too, of course.”

The encounter led to Pierre being funded to start his first restaurant.

Anecdotally there are many fascinating and often hilarious stories about public nudity in Noosa, but very few, if any, have hit the authorised histories.

And this one certainly hasn’t.

Soon after arrival to make Noosa our home in 1990, my wife and I dined at Palmer’s on Hastings Street, where we probably had too many celebratory drinks with hosts Leonie and Stef. Around midnight we left and made the decision that it would be sensible to jump in the ocean to diminish the effects of alcohol before driving home. We plunged naked into the ocean at a deserted Main Beach and laughed for sheer joy.We had found a new home where anything was possible, if a bit stupid.

This was by no means my first skinny dip. I grew up in the ‘60s when it was de rigueur, when I worked in the Canberra Parliamen-

tary Press Gallery in the historic year of 1972, on steamy summer nights after nightcaps at Charlie’s Bar it was normal for journos and even a few game pollies to sit naked in Lake Burley Griffin and sip from the wine sack; my wife was topless when I met her on Whale Beach, then known as South Bali for reasons which have now evaporated, as a new modesty prevails in Bali’s south and north.

Around that time I persuaded a future world champion surfer and a few other local heroes to surf naked at a remote break near Brunswick Heads for a magazine cover story called Teddy Bears’ Picnic. What was I thinking? Naturally I jumped in for a few waves with them.

But to get back to the here and now, like my friend Glen Elmes, I don’t feel any compunction to share my naked form with the general public, but I do believe that the vast majority of those who do are safe, sane human beings, if sometimes a little odd, and I think it’s absurd, without any real due cause, to deny them the right to let it all hang out. Which is why I walked around to A-Bay on Labour Day, dropped my boardies on the sand and jumped in, sharing the section of beach with maybe a dozen other similarly attired.

God it was good! I can’t explain why, it just is. Naked ball games on the beach, or any other group activities for that matter, leave me out. But please, can we leave people alone to natural and innocent pleasures?

Naked badminton back in the day.

Picture: COURTESY ANFA-Bay nude Olympics in full swing a while back.

Nude and semi-nude on A-Bay. What’s the problem?

Before nudity, A-Bay a popular picnic spot back in the 1920s.

Picture: COURTESY HERITAGE NOOSA

Author selfie after a liberating swim.

Historians will reveal all

Two experts tasked with unearthing missing chapters in Sunshine Coast history are ready to reveal their findings.

Sunshine Coast Historians in Residence, Brian Rough and Dr Tony Brady will close the loop on their recent research that ranged from farming to the frontline.

They will share their fascinating accounts of the region’s hidden history with the community at two free seminars.

Both experts will present at Landsborough Museum on 19 May and Nambour Heritage Library on 25 May, presenting on their research topics, agricultural practices in Glass House Mountains and the region duringWorldWar II.

Sunshine Coast Council Division 1 and Community Portfolio (Arts and Heritage) Councillor Rick Baberowski said that with the world changing so profoundly in terms of population, technology and environment, it was extremely valuable to examine and learn whatever lessons are possible from the past.

“Council’s annual Historian in Residence program enables us to delve into the gaps in our region’s history,” Cr Baberowski said.

“The research our historians undertake is not just about finding or reframing historical facts, it is about providing a potentially useful perspective to us now by describing the context of the time.

“This can be genuinely exciting and means finding the connecting tissue between the people, culture, place, geography, economics and politics of the day.

“History is necessarily complex, and what is intriguing about both current research projects, is that they offer a perspective on how and why decisions were made that influenced our region’s development.

“This type of evidence-based research opens up important discussion and debate and can really help us better understand our options going forward.”

Each historian explored their research topic from a number of angles.

Dr Tony Brady’s first research delved into unearthing agricultural practices and the changes to mixed farming practices over time.

His second research topic examined the complexities of the geography surrounding the Glass House Mountains and its influence on cropping.

Dr Brady’s final topic examined how producers moved product to the market and farmers adapted to a changing world.

Brian Rough’s research project examined the Sunshine Coast during WWII. His first research topic explored the role played by local government in co-ordinating civil defence and providing stability in an uncertain time.

The groundswell of motivated community groups and organisations who provided mu-

tual support, encouraged resilience, and supported service personnel at home and abroad was the subject of his second topic.

Brian’s third research topic examined the strategic importance of the Sunshine Coast region in the wartime defence of South-East Queensland.

The free seminars include morning tea however, you must reserve your seat.

To book a place go to What’s On at heritage. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or phone 5420 8600.

This project is supported by the Sunshine Coast Arts and Heritage Levy.

The Levy, which is charged to every rateable property, is used to document, research, conserve, protect, promote and provide access to those tangible and intangible items, places, facilities and events that define the stories, history and values of the people, communities and culture of the Sunshine Coast.

Bill Burgess of ‘Fourwinds’ Glass House Mountains standing next to a trailer load of pineapples ready to pack for the Golden Circle cannery, ca 1950.

Four soldiers from the Caloundra Artillery Camp in the Battery Hill area on 29 May 1940.

Picture: SUNSHINE COAST

Survivor Pam turns 80

By Jim Fagan

Eighty years ago last Sunday a young Australian mother nursed her baby and no doubt wept tears of joy, yet filled with despair, at what the future had in store for her newborn.

The Japanese had invaded the Philippines and she and her baby were trapped in Manila in a Japanese internment camp with 4000 Australians, Americans, Canadians and other allied nationals.

Conditions in the tent camp on the campus of the University of Santo Tomas were dangerous, cramped and there was little food or medical attention.

On Sunday, however, the baby, Pam Fallon, turned 80, partying the night before with 44 family and friends at the Marina in Tewantin.

Pam has shopped for years at Noosa Outlook Centre in St Andrew’s Drive. She is a local personality and, when she mentioned her 80th to the staff at the bakery, they asked if they could also come.

The word spread and on Saturday staff from the baker, the butcher and Outlook IGA joined Pam and her cousin Chrissie Cooper from Sydney. It was party time!

Earlier, Pam told Noosa Today how grateful that against all odds she had survived and enjoyed every one of those 80 years.

“My mum Phyllis was an entertainer and roller skater and she was doing shows at Raffles Hotel when the Japanese invaded Singapore. She went to Manila to get a flight home to Sydney and when her plane landed the Japanese were waiting.

“She was placed in the camp and she met my dad, Frank, there. He was an Australian and he worked for a shipping company. They fell in love and they had me. I also had a brother, Frank, who was born in the camp.

“Mum told me she was afraid every day of her life at Santo Tomas. The Japanese would say to prisoners, ‘You bow,’ and, if they didn’t, they would be shot.”

“Babies like me would have died if it hadn’t been for the local people. They used to bring food for people who had babies and baby clothes and push them through the wire.

“They used to bring milk, too. It was okay at the beginning and then the Japa-

nese wouldn’t let anyone know and wait until it was sour. One of the women in the camp took it anyway and made yoghurt.”

Pam has an album of faded photographs which she treasures. They were taken with a box Brownie which was smuggled into the camp and are a snapshot of her family and they life they had there.

She particularly values a coloured sketch of her as a four-month-old baby

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drawn in the camp by one of her mother’s friends.

On February 3, 1945, General Macarthur liberated Manila and Pam’s family went home to Australia. Since then, she has married, had two sons, lived in Sydney and Townsville and 26 years ago came to Tewantin where she lives with her three dogs.

“I’ve been fortunate. I have had a happy life,” she said.

Pam Fallon celebrates her 80th birthday.

A sketch of four-month-old Pam drawn in the Japanese camp by one of her mother’s friends.

Pam Fallon celebrates her birthday.

Steps to well businesses

Noosa Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a $5000 grant by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training to offer a Wellness Program for Noosa Chamber members, chamber president Ralph Rogers told attendees at the chamber’s May Coffee Catch Up networking event. The training aims to help participants learn ways to enhance workplace psychological safety and resilience in order to optimise performance, productivity and client interactions. Applications to attend will be open on our website as soon as the program is ready to go.

Mr Rogers thanked the Noosa Boathouse for sponsoring the Coffee Catchup which saw more than 50 businesses attend. He also welcomed two new sponsors – MIQ PrivateWealth and Harlequin Blinds & Security.

“Sponsorships assist in funding the support Noosa Chamber offers for its members,” he said.

“Our next event is a Noosa Chamber breakfast on 25 May where Troy Raemond of MIQ Private Wealth will be the keynote speaker, providing insights into investment megatrends and impacts on small businesses. Mem-

bers and guests will be able to book online on the Chamber’s website.”

Mr Rogers stressed that Noosa Chamber was there for its members and the business community.

“Our job is to assist our members in growing their businesses. One of the ways we are doing that is via the chamber’s website member directory, where both members and the

public can search for quality businesses to meet their needs.”

“The new Noosa Chamber website and business system, which was partly funded by a Noosa Council grant, provide comprehensive information about Noosa Chamber’s many activities and services and allows online transactions including membership and booking for events. This increased accessibility is a great step forward for the Chamber, which has seen

Breakfast forum to give budget insights

Noosa Business and Community Forum is hosting a breakfast session on Tuesday 16 May to provide insights into the Federal Budget.

The forum will be a practical discussion on the impacts of new measures for investors, small businesses, retirees and the broader financial issues.

The event will be hosted by Noosa LNP chair Leigh McCready and a panel discussion

will be moderated by retired financial planner and founder of Noosa Social Connections Meetup founder Stacey McCray.

“The forum will feature a panel of local experts, including prominent financial planner, Rob McGregor, founder and director of McGregor Wealth Management. Rob has been awarded Sunshine Coast Business of theYear, BRWTop 100 Firms, and Money Management Adviser of the Year,” Ms McCready said

“We are looking forward to providing a panel of experts who will give their insight into the budget and localise it specifically for the guests attending from the Noosa community.“

The event will be held at Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort and is open to everyone. Bookings at trybooking.com/events/landing/1056348

For more information, phone Stacey McCray on 0413 127 677.

a 25 per cent increase of its membership in the last few months,” he said.

“We thank Noosa Council, Mayor Clare Stewart and the council economic development team for the council grant which has allowed us to engage and procure resources to better manage Chamber operations.

“We welcome new members and it’s easy to join. Just go to our website.“

Treasurer Jim Chalmers brings down the Federal Budget on Tuesday 9 May.

Stephanie Day, Nancy Wehnert, David Treagus and Maryanne EdwardsTroy Raemon and Ralph Rogers at the chamber networking event.

Fast decision

Noosa Hospital has received the go-ahead to occupy two demountable buildings following Noosa Council’s quick approval of the hospital’s application to use them as a temporary expansion of its emergency department and additional staff amenities.

Noosa Hospital’s director of emergency Dr KarlVan der Merwe said they put patient experience and safety at the centre of what they do.

“Due to a growing demand on our services, we have made the move to expand and offer a dedicated Fast Track clinical area. This is colocated next to the emergency department, run by our emergency department staff and will offer a streamlined pathway for appropriate patients to get rapid access to imaging and treatment.

“We hope that this will improve the service we offer to the community and make us more efficient to care for all patients that need our services: from minor injuries to the critically unwell.”

Dr Van der Merwe said many people have helped them get this project up and running.

“Anna Olson [chief executive officer Noosa Hospital Ramsay], Sam Dodd [operations executive manager Queensland, Ramsay] and Sandy Bolton MP.

“Special thanks to Mayor Clare and the team at Noosa Council who assisted us with progressing the application through the council process, as they realised the positive impact that this would have for the community of Noosa and for their ongoing support of what we do at Noosa Hospital,” he said. Planning applications with a significant community benefit were prioritised last year as council staff worked through a high volume of applications.

Mayor Stewart said she is pleased council was able to help the Hospital achieve the desired result.

“Our planning team was able to assess the hospital’s application and provide approval

Parkyn’s Hut team praised

The Parkyn’s Hut family of volunteers began their celebrations early for National Volunteer Week (15-21 May) with their annual volunteer breakfast at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club.

Parkyn’s Hut serves as a Tourist Information Centre, the Tewantin arm of the Tourism Noosa Explore Centre in Hasting Street. It also has a strong focus on the heritage and history of our beautiful Tewantin community. New volunteers are always welcome. Contact John on 0478 944 758.

in just 17 days to support the hospital with its plans to boost its operations,” she said.

Cr Stewart, who visited the hospital last week and toured the demountable buildings said she was incredibly impressed with the difference they will make to both patients and staff.

“It’s vital we do all that we can to assist our local hospital in providing temporary solutions to their growing expansion.

“Our hospital is at capacity and although as a council we can provide these necessary and important intermediate steps, increased investment from the State Government in this area is necessary and would be greatly welcomed,” Cr Stewart said.

Parkyn’s Hut family of volunteers gathering at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club for their annual volunteers breakfast.

Marion Rich, Peter Burfoot and Julie Goeldner, enjoying the morning sun, shining through the doors at the Noosa Yacht Club.

Carol Williams welcoming Anna Macklin and Wendy Cutting, guests from Tourism Noosa Hasting St, to the Parkyn’s Hut lunteers breakfast.

Mayor Clare Stewart visits hospital staff in their new demountable.

Bank drives sponsorship

You may not think who you bank with matters. But it does. Bendigo Bank Tewantin-Noosa, Cooroy and Marcoola customers make a real difference every day simply by banking with the Community Bank.

The Community Bank model was developed by Bendigo Bank to provide financial services to regional communities during a time when the major banks were leaving towns.

Community Banks aim to:

· Provide a physical presence for face-to-face banking.

· Help the community share in the potential growth of their local economy.

· Operate on a profit-with-purpose model,

which means up to 80 per cent of profits are returned directly back into the communities that generated them.

Operated by Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services, the Community Banks have been committed to giving back to the community they serve, and its recent efforts have been extraordinary.

Local groups and events are thrilled with the financial support awarded to them including Hoofbeats Art Exhibition, Peregian Digital Hub Meet Up events, Permaculture Noosa’s Community Pavilion, Noosa Community Gardens’ pathways, and the upcoming Pomona King of the Mountain.

Each group has enriched the community spirit and connection among people from all

Creative Content for Business Growth

Learn to grow and promote your business through creative video content. This FREE event is hosted by your local Community Banks in partnership with the team from Sunny Coast Showdown. Experts in video creation, you’ll hear from masters in storytelling about how to grow and promote your business and how a film industry benefits all businesses. Pizza and beverages are on us!

When Thursday 25 May 2023

Time 6:00 – 8.00pm

Where Peregian Digital Hub, 253-255 David Low Way, Peregian Beach

ages and abilities.

The bank supports all Surf Lifesaving Clubs from Noosa to Mudjimba providing muchneeded funding for training and equipment which help save lives.

The Community Bank is now the premier sponsor for the Noosa Pirates Open Women’s team, which has enabled them to further develop their talent in 2023.

The Noosa Coast Guard who also keep the community safe on the water 24/7 were relieved when the Community Bank took over

as major sponsor with a three-year commitment to support this vital service.

To date over $2,900,000 has been poured back into the local community by the Community Bank Tewantin-Noosa, Cooroy and Marcoola network alone. Another two major funding announcements are coming this financial year.

The customers of local Bendigo Banks deserve to be proud that their banking is making such a huge difference to their communities.

Deborah-Jane (DJ) Gillard (events and sponsorship, Noosa Pirates), Kerryn Vincart (TewantinNoosa branch manager), Melanie Jackson (senior manager of the Community Bank branches), and Liam Anlezark (president, Noosa Pirates).

For all your boating needs

Are you a boating enthusiast looking for a onestop-shop for all your boating needs?

Look no further than Sunshine Coast Yamaha.

This family-owned business has been serving the Sunshine Coast region for the last five years and has become a trusted name in the boating community since opening in May 2018.

Owners Stephen Dold and Grant Fordyce partnered when noticing a need for quality boating products and service on the Sunshine Coast and have not looked back since.

Stephen has been working with Yamaha Outboards and Waverunners for over 40 years and has called the Sunshine Coast home for 18. Grant followed suit to Noosa and, with a passion for boating, could not pass up the opportunity to open Sunshine CoastYamaha.

Sunshine Coast Yamaha has also partnered with Scout boats, renowned for their quality craftsmanship and superior performance.

Their boats are designed for maximum comfort and versatility, making them a popular choice among boaters who desire the very best from their vessel.

When asked why Sunshine Coast Yamaha partnered with Scout, Grant said, “From the start we have endeavoured to provide our customers with the highest quality boats for the conditions we have on the Sunshine Coast.“

“As a family-owned business themselves, Scout understands the finer details from the finish of the epoxy-infused fiberglass to the direction of every screw which is why we are happy to provide their products to the residents of the Sunshine Coast.”

In line with the family-owned philosophy, Sunshine Coast Yamaha has partnered with Smokercraft, family owned and operated by five generations since 1903 out of New Paris, Indiana in the USA.

Today their Starcraft pontoons are known

for their exceptional quality and durability and are a popular choice for boaters of all levels.

Each Starcraft pontoon is custom ordered by Sunshine Coast Yamaha to ensure that each vessel coming out to Australia is perfectly equipped for our harsh sun and salt water conditions, making sure you get the most out of your family pontoon.

At Sunshine Coast Yamaha, you’ll find a full indoor showroom that showcases an extensive display of Scout, Starcraft, Stessco and Stessl boats. Shopping for a new boat has never been easier, with their knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions you may have.

In addition to boats, Sunshine Coast Yamaha is a premier dealer ofYamaha outboards andWaverunners.Their team of certified tech-

nicians can service and repair any Yamaha product, ensuring your boat or Waverunner performs at its best.

One of the unique features of Sunshine Coast Yamaha is their mobile servicing abilities.

They come to you for boat and motor repairs on Yamaha outboards and Waverunners at your local dock, making it easy and convenient for boaters to keep their vessels in top condition.

Whether you’re out on the water or at home, their team of expert technicians can provide the service you need.

Overall, Sunshine Coast Yamaha is your ultimate one-stop-shop for all your boating requirements. Their mobile servicing capabilities, collaborations with first-rate brands, complete indoor showroom, and proficient personnel make them a trustworthy choice to cater to your boating necessities. Drop by today to discover the exceptional boating experience they offer!

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Sunshine Coast Yamaha is the ultimate destination for all your boating needs.

One of the unique features of Sunshine Coast Yamaha is their mobile servicing ability.

Trusted name in fashion

Fella Hamilton has been a trusted name in Australian women’s fashion for over 50 years, offering high-quality clothing that’s comfortable and fits beautifully.

With a focus on classic and timeless styles, Fella Hamilton has always been about more than just clothing – it’s about making women feel fabulous about themselves.

So, it’s exciting news that Fella Hamilton has opened a new store in Noosa Junction.

This move shows that the brand is continuing to grow and evolve while staying true to its core values of quality, comfort, and wherever, possible keeping our production right here in Australia.

Their commitment to ethical production and Australian-made clothing is also something to be celebrated.

As one of Australia’s most beautiful coastal towns, Noosa is a perfect fit for Fella Hamilton’s diverse range of clothing to suit many occasions.

With a range of high-quality pieces that are made to last, the new store will be a great place for women to find beautiful and timeless pieces that will make them feel confident and comfortable.

This level of care and attention to detail is evident in the quality of the clothing, and it’s what makes Fella Hamilton such a special brand.

The new store in Noosa Junction will undoubtedly be a welcome addition to the area.

Overall, the opening of a new Fella Hamilton store is fantastic news for both the brand and the community.

It’s comforting to know that we can rely on

trusted Australian family businesses like Fella Hamilton to provide us with beautiful clothing that makes us feel fabulous.

Visit the store, the new team would love to welcome you and help you discover the fabulous world of Fella Hamilton.

Fella Hamilton has opened a new store in Noosa Junction.

The Guide

PICK OF THE WEEK

EUROVISION

SONG CONTEST

SBS, Friday, 5am (encore Saturday, 7.30pm) and streaming, SBS On Demand

With Perth’s fearless, riff-laden, synth-metal band Voyager representing Australia in Eurovision’s second semifinal, this is the chance for Aussie viewers to get their votes in. Voyager will perform their track Promiseon the Eurovision stage – where dreams are made, and anything is possible. The energetic five-piece are competing alongside 15 other artists, including fellow Aussie Andrew Lambrou, who’ll be singing for Cyprus. SBS’s exclusive coverage will once again be in the capable hands of Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey who will bring witty banter and insights as they guide Australia through the glitz, glamour, and madness direct from Liverpool, UK.

Friday, May 12

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross visits seed farmers.

8.30 Traces. (Ma) There is another deadly explosion. Sarah and McKinven’s growing attachment has fraught consequences.

9.20 Mayfair Witches. (Mals) Rowan is out of control.

10.05 Interview With The Vampire. (Mhlnv) Louis recounts his transformation.

10.50 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Mls, R)

11.20 ABC Late News.

11.35 The Split. (PG, R)

12.35 Smother. (Mlv, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final. (R) From Liverpool, England.

10.00 The Artist’s View: Queen.

(PG, R) Takes a look at Queen.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Darkness: Those Who Kill.

(Mav) Louise is in mourning.

11.55 Reunions. (Ma, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Trip of a lifetime: Perth’s Voyager are representing Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.

SELENA + CHEF

SBS Food, Saturday, 8.30pm

This series sees singer, OnlyMurders intheBuildingstar and entrepreneur Selena Gomez (pictured) invite top chefs into her kitchen to teach her their secrets – from refining cooking techniques to embracing the inevitable mess and dealing with stress; it’s a delightful insight into Gomez’s charming personality. Season three kicks off tonight with a double episode. First up, Kwame Onwuachi introduces Gomez to traditional Nigerian fare, before, Ayesha Curry teaches Gomez how to make the ultimate party spread of hot honey chicken sandwiches.

THE MESSENGER

ABC TV, Sunday, 8.20pm

Prepare to be transfixed by talented rising star William McKenna (pictured, NowhereBoys), whose soulful, doe-eyed performance propels this excellent new eight-part drama. Based on the bestselling novel by Aussie writer Markus Zusak, who also oversaw the making of this quirky and uplifting series, it tells the story of homebody and taxi driver Ed, who spends most of his humdrum existence with his dog. One day, he receives a mysterious note on a playing card, setting him on the unlikely path of a suburban hero.

MMIT

Nine, Tuesday, 7.30pm

Jaw-dropping snow-covered vistas, epic mountain peaks and the majesty of nature… with an aching insight into greed and betrayal. This new high-octane action-adventure series celebrates its spectacular location on New Zealand’s South Island, while also tapping into the human competitive spirit – and thirst for cash. Fourteen strangers set out to win $1 million in a cut-throat comp that sees them scale great heights, valleys and emotional depths to claim the money. Narrated by Jai Courtney (pictured).

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Karen Martini bakes some friands.

8.30 MOVIE: Last Cab To Darwin. (2015, Mal, R) After a taxi driver is told he does not have long to live, he sets out on an epic journey to die on his own terms. Michael Caton, Jacki Weaver, Ningali Lawford.

11.05 To Be Advised.

12.35 World’s Most Secret Homes. (PG, R)

1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 11. Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Penrith Panthers versus Sydney Roosters match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: The Jackal.

(1997, MA15+lv, R) A jailed Irish sniper is hired by the FBI. Bruce Willis, Richard Gere.

1.00 Surfing Australia TV. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R)

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

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) Glick’s jetski does something unexpected.

8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) On Australia Day, Sam and Tammy attend to a man passed out in the middle of the road in his car.

9.30 Territory Cops. (PGalv, R) Takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Northern Territory Police.

10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Madlv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Saturday, May 13

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 Traces. (Ma, R) 1.15 Miniseries: Capital. (Ml, R) 2.05 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.00 Landline. (R) 4.30

Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 5.25 How Deadly World. (PG, R)

5.55 Great Barrier Reef: The Next Generation. (PG, R)

6.50 Bluey. (R) Bluey does not like being bossed around.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Premiere, PGa) After a woman’s body is discovered at a local festival, Sister Boniface, a local nun, investigates the crime.

8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malsv) Part 1 of 5. A disgraced ex-army doctor joins a whaling vessel as a ship’s surgeon.

9.20 Ragdoll. (Premiere, MA15+av)

A recently reinstated detective investigates a shocking crime involving the murder of six people.

10.05 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R) Part 4 of 4.

11.00 Fires. (Ml, R) Tash and Mott escort some locals.

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup Series. Round 3. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Eschborn-Frankfurt. Highlights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. Highlights.

5.30 Walking Wartime England. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final. (R) Coverage of the second semi-final from the 67th annual Eurovision Song Contest from Liverpool, England, featuring performances from artists from 16 countries. Commentary by Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey.

10.00 Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina. (Madlv, R) Celebrates the lives of singer Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi Kristina.

11.30 Nine Perfect Strangers.

(Mlv, R) Lured by promises of healing and transformation, nine people spend time at a secluded retreat.

3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo.

(PG, R) Ernie Dingo explores Bruny Island.

5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. (PG) From Liverpool, England.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 Day,

Sunday, May 14

6.30 Compass: The Gangster Pastor.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Grand Designs: Derbyshire. Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 The Messenger. (Premiere, Mal)

A scruffy taxi driver becomes an accidental hero when he receives a mysterious message.

9.10 MOVIE: Misbehaviour. (2020, Ml, R)

A group of women hatches a plan to disrupt the 1970 Miss World competition being held in London. Keira Knightley, Greg Kinnear.

10.55 Interview With The Vampire. (Mhlnv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mals, R)

12.25 MotherFatherSon. (Mav, R)

1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.10 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Grand

Final. (PG, R) Coverage of the grand final from the 67th annual Eurovision Song Contest from Liverpool, England.

11.30 MOVIE: Marley. (2012, Mad, R) Charts the life of Bob Marley. Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley.

2.00 The Buildings That Fought Hitler: We Shall Never Surrender. (PG, R) Presented by Rob Bell.

3.40 The Source: The Tinderbox. (Mal, R)

4.35 Bamay: Murrumbidgee River – Wiradjuri Country. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 9. Brisbane Lions v Essendon. From The Gabba, Brisbane.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.05 World’s Most Secret Homes: Ultimate Hideaways. (PG, R) Explores secluded homes and their natural surroundings and reveals what makes them unique.

1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Greg Grainger discovers the excitement of a winter magic festival in the Blue Mountains.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R) Artists complete art projects to encourage kids of all ages to get creative.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) A look at locations that highlight living well.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. (2005, Mahv, R) Harry’s life is in danger when he is tricked into competing in the Triwizard Tournament. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson.

10.35 MOVIE: The Chronicles Of Riddick. (2004, Mlv, R) An escaped criminal battles a murderous sect. Vin Diesel, Colm Feore.

12.45 The First 48: Old Wounds. (Mav, R) A look at the 2015 death of Cristal Gutierrez.

1.35 Surfing Australia TV. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Chase and Will race to the north of Bondi after reports a man has fallen off the cliff.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A couple of Jack Russell cross pugs and a pooch called Little Little Rex are matched with potential companions.

7.30 MOVIE: Raiders Of The Lost Ark. (1981, Mv, R) In the 1930s, an American archaeologist and explorer races against time to beat the Nazis to a priceless artefact, the magical box containing fragments of the stones on which God wrote his laws. Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, John Rhys-Davies.

9.55 To Be Advised.

11.00 Fire Country. (PGav, R) An internal investigator suspects Jake of being the serial arsonist who has been setting recent fires. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

Friday,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Gerald And Charlene Gallego. (MA15+av) A look at Gerald and Charlene Gallego.

11.15 Quantum Leap. (Mav) Ben leaps into the body of a flight attendant.

12.15 The Rookie. (Mav, R) The team searches for Lucy.

1.15 Last Chance Learners. (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.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Summit. (Premiere, PGl) Presented by Jai Courtney.

9.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

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

10.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Queen Of Con. (Ma, R)

11.25 The First 48: Deadly Secrets And True Lies. (Mal)

12.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R)

1.05 The Garden Gurus. (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.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants fight to stay in the running in the first elimination challenge of the season.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) After the mysterious death of an astronaut in a highly sensitive Mars simulation, the NCIS team must send its cyber intelligence specialist Ernie Malik into the habitat to investigate alone.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) The murder of a TSA agent leads the team to hunt down a killer involved in drug smuggling.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate and confronting taboos.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Paul Barry takes a look at the latest issues affecting media consumers.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 India Now. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R)

11.40 The Split. (PG, R)

12.40 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 1.25 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

Black Mirror. 3.10 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London.

(PG) Work continues on the Superbloom.

8.30 Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall. (M) Part 2 of 3. As the end nears, Hitler goes into hiding from the Red Army in the Führerbunker.

9.30 Reframed: Marilyn Monroe: Contender. (Mans) Part 1 of 4. Takes a look at the life and legacy of Marilyn Monroe.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Reyka. (MA15+av) Soda finds himself on the run.

11.50 Miss S. (Mav, R)

3.35 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Blow Up. (Premiere, PG) Two teams of five have 12 hours to create a futuristic or fantasy-themed balloon world.

9.00 9-1-1. (Madv) Bobby is determined to prove his Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor was murdered and bring his killer to justice.

10.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Carlos searches for a missing friend.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa, R) The experts help a mum of one.

12.30 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

1.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (Ml) Presented by Jai Courtney.

9.00 RPA. (PGm) A university student presents suffering a potentially life threatening collapse of his lung.

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

10.30 100% Footy. (M)

11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R)

12.20 Untold Crime Stories: The Disappearance Of Shannon Matthews. (MA15+a)

1.10 Hello SA. (PG)

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

Tuesday, May

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 The ABC Of... (Return, Ml) Hosted by David Wenham.

8.35 Ningaloo Nyinggulu: Collisions. Part 1 of 3.

9.30 Monsters Or Medicine?

Presented by Garnett Hall.

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R)

11.00 Four Corners. (R)

11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05

MotherFatherSon. (Mav, R) 1.05 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 1.50 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill. (PG, R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques

Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Derryn Hinch. (PG) Derryn Hinch explores his roots.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi takes a look at whether too much empathy can be a bad thing.

9.30 Dateline. Award-winning documentary series.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.10 Manayek. (MA15+av)

12.00 Hope. (MA15+av) 1.10 Tell Me Who I

Am. (MA15+av, R) 4.25 Mastermind Australia.

(R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia

Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Series final. Highlights. 3.30 Boating. Australian V8 Superboats Championship. Round 7. Final. Replay. 4.30 Full Custom Garage. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Storage Wars.

6am Children’s Programs. Noon America’s Top Dog. 1.00 Raising Hope. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 3rd Rock. 3.30 Raymond. 4.00

The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon.

7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: Nobody. (2021, MA15+)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Amateur cooks compete.

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

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls) Stand-up comedy performances from Urzila Carlson, Jay Pharoah and Aunty Donna.

10.10 Ghosts. (Final, Ms) A woman claims to be the heir to the manor.

10.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Blow Up. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Curry and Becky Lucas.

8.35 The Rookie. (Return, Mav) John comes face-to-face with serial killer Rosalind once again who is not done with him.

9.35 The Rookie: Feds. (Premiere, Mv) Fresh out of the FBI Academy, Simone Clark sets her sights on joining a newly-formed special unit.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Donald Mackay Disappearance. (Madv, R)

(Mav, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (Ml)

Presented by Jai Courtney.

8.45 MOVIE: The Rescue. (2021, Mal)

A chronicle of the rescue of 12 boys and their coach from deep inside a flooded cave in Thailand. Bancha Duriyapunt, Apakorn Youkongkaew, Anan Surawan.

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

11.25 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

Maggie deals with her own trauma.

12.15 Court Cam. (Mlv)

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.

Today.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Former MasterChefwinner and dessert queen Emelia Jackson returns to share her secrets.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. The NCIS team works to solve the murder of a senator’s daughter who has a large online following.

10.40 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)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG) A satirical news program exposing the humorous, absurd and downright hypocritical.

9.05 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Final, Mal) The team reinvites a reviewer to the cafe.

9.30 QI. (PG) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.05 Staged. (Final, MA15+l, R)

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R)

11.00 Ragdoll. (MA15+av, R)

11.50 Father Brown. (PG, R)

12.35 Operation Buffalo. (Malv, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) Survivalists put their skills to the test.

8.30 Stacey Dooley: Are You Ready For War? Stacey Dooley follows Ukrainian civilians as they are train to fight on the frontlines against Russia.

9.30 The World According To Kim Jong Un. (M) Takes a look at Kim Jong Un, the Supreme Leader of North Korea, and at the nuclear threat his country may pose.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Furia. (MA15+alv) Kathi is suspended from her job.

11.55 Unit One. (Mals, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGl) Jim Jefferies hosts a game show where contestants must answer increasingly obscure questions.

8.35 Accused. (Masv) When a female comic is assaulted, she uses her platform to try the case in the court of public opinion.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Anita Cobby Murder. (MA15+av, R) A look at the murder of Anita Cobby.

12.20 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)

1.20 The Goldbergs. (Ml, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGls) The travel guides embark on a road trip.

8.30 MOVIE: London Has Fallen. (2016, MA15+lv, R) Terrorists launch a concentrated attack on the leaders of the Western world who are gathering in London. Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Alon Aboutboul.

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

11.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam)

11.50 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R)

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. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) With more Secrets and Surprises, it is time for the first service challenge of the season.

8.40 North Shore. (Mlv) A public appeal by Abigail wins over the press, as Max’s attempts to win over Meg fail and the case throws open more questions than answers.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Carisi must tread carefully when Maxwell’s husband becomes a person of interest in an SVU investigation.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mv) The crews respond to a train crash.

11.40 Bull. (Mav, R) Bull blacks out and is left with no memory.

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Thursday, May

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Folau. (PG) Part 1 of 2.

9.00 Grand Designs New Zealand. Tom Webster meets Phil Metaxas, who is of building a post-modernist castle.

9.45 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip: Get Some Number 8 Wire – Wellington. (R) Part 2 of 3.

10.35 Art Works. (R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 The Business. (R)

11.35 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (R)

12.35 Q+A. (R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques

Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence: Planet Fox. (M) Rupert steps in to run Fox News and reaches the peak of his political influence after Trump’s electoral upset.

8.30 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Malv) Part 3 of 4. Phoebe is devastated to learn that the FVLS funding is going to be cut.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Catch And Release. (Mal) A girl turns up badly beaten.

11.50 Black Sands. (MA15+as, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.

9.55 The Front Bar. (M) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.55 The Latest: Seven News.

11.25 Fantasy Island. (Ma) Siblings work to fulfill their late mum’s fantasy.

12.25 World’s Most Secret Homes: Remote Havens. (PG)

1.25 Black-ish. (Final, PGa)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 12. Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers.

9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Brisbane Broncos versus Penrith Panthers clash.

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

11.00 A+E After Dark. (Mm, R)

12.00 The First 48: Bloodline. (Mlv, R) 1.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Global Shop. (R)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants must turn Andy’s spit roasted chooks into a banger dish.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Benson enlists the help of Detective Andy Parlato-Goldstein to investigate his old college’s secret society.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) Velasco finds himself in trouble.

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

PUZZLES

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

QUICK CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Fraudulent schemes (5)

4 Traditional (9)

9 Reason (5)

10 Gluttony or sloth for instance (6,3)

11 Famous people (6)

12 Guests (8)

14 Brotherhood (10)

15 Savoury cracker biscuit (3)

17 French word for “me” (3)

19 Synchronous (10)

23 Asset (8)

24 A spice (6)

26 Antiquated US car manufacturer (9)

27 Confuse (5)

28 Heights (9)

29 Dollars (colloq) (5)

DOWN

1 Pick (6)

2 Sharp-cornered (7)

3 Old type of trombone (7)

4 Give way (4)

5 Extremely greedy (10)

6 Moodily (7)

7 Traditions (7)

8 Unlikely winner (4,4)

13 Child of one’s child (10)

16 The food of the gods (8)

18 Moment (7)

19 Two lines (7)

20 Common crumble ingredient (7)

21 Wandering (7) 22

DECODER WORDFIT

9

9-LETTER WORD

F E

I I G T B

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”. T N

befit, BEFITTING, begin, being, bent, betting, binge, bite, bitten, feign, feint, fine, finite, genii, gibe, ignite, tent, tine, tinge

No.

No.

The Bolton Report

Sandy Bolton, Noosa MP

Would Anzacs be proud?

Every year, Anzac Day highlights our emotions. Deep gratitude for those selfless men and women who gave their lives so we can enjoy the freedoms we take for granted today. Immense respect, for all who continue to serve and protect us. Grief, rage and sadness for loss of lives, opportunities, and what could have been. Pride in who we are, and the mateship, courage, innovation and resilience of our Anzacs, that lives on in all of us.

There is also introspection, or looking at ourselves, which I mentioned in my Anzac Day address in Tewantin.

We need to make sure those who sacrificed everything, and continue to, can be proud of us. Not just by what we say, but by what we do.

As you know, I sit on many inquiries through the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee, and research every Bill that comes into Chamber, independently and objectively, in efforts to improve our world.

What I see is an incredible world, filled with the most amazing people in the vast majority, who are being drowned out by the deeds of a tiny minority that are doing wrong by us, magnified by media. Or by governments spending resources on wants instead of needs that would make our Anzacs shake their heads, as well those who right now put their lives on the line every day to save and protect us. Existing service men and women, our police, fire fighters, doctors, nurses, aged care workers. The list goes on.

In our very politically correct world, many are fearful of speaking their mind. They do not wish to say something that may intimidate, discriminate, inflame, or be used as a headline. Whether victims of crimes and their families, those with a differing opinion in relation to aspects of our world that are confronting, or the simplicity of fear. Of the unknown, of expectations unrealised, of revisiting our past. Even MPs, who can be labeled as anti something if they take into Parliament a view that could, or would, be misconstrued by their opponents.

There should be no fear around diverse viewpoints. One of the most enlightening statements I heard was at the Voice to Parliament panel event, that differing opinions are not dividing.These differences are healthy and needed for our society, as where would we be if we all just followed one train of thought? One belief? One expert? We may still be subscribing to the world being flat, that women should stay in bed weeks before giving birth, or that we should drink radioactive water to cure mental illness and ageing among other uses. Thank goodness someone contested that!

Having just come out of six days of public hearings where victims of crime have relayed the reality of the ongoing impacts from perpetrators, we are at a critical juncture. They bravely spoke out of profound hurts and assistance that falls far short of what is needed. As they asked, why do perpetrators, not victims, get represented in court? Just like all those years ago when our service men and women and their families were not supported through their trauma, leaving broken bodies and minds that dominoed through generations, we are again facing future generations of pain, physical, mental and financial, even with the best of intentions and phenomenal frontliners.

Ultimately, how do we rectify the wrongdoings of a minority, including repeat youth offenders, and pay for it. Where is the conversation about parental responsibility? Increasingly, we are trying to fix so many wrongs as a compassionate, educated society through policies, legislation, reconciliation, compensation, restitution and expanded support services, which costs, and can only do so by increasing taxes, or taking funds from other areas. Yes, robbing Peter to pay Paul, which is unsustainable. We live the ramifications daily of ‘rationalising’, ‘decreasing’ ‘maximising’ or leaving it to the ‘supply/demand’ chain which has seen failures, with our housing crisis as one example.

There is not enough room here for me to give the volume of examples, however, my

recent question to the Public Service Commissioner was simple. Who is responsible for these failings in the operational arms of government? They are currently working with the public service sector to develop a strategy to address the Coaldrake report’s recommendations with the aim of developing a public sec-

tor of excellence. Well, we really just need one strategy that can transmit grass roots needs into action, without it taking five years or longer and requiring more reports or consultation!Yes, I feel the same frustrations that many do….

While we work to rehabilitate and fix the

wrongs of our and their pasts including intergenerational alcohol addictions and violence, we must deal with the present as communities across Queensland have had enough. Relocation sentencing, restitution where offenders pay for their damage, restorative justice so that victims can relay face to face to offenders how their lives have irreparably changed, are just some of the options that frustratingly are rejected by government or underfunded. There is no right or wrong solution, only investigations, inquiries, data and lived experience to guide, hence why we must look to those who gave their lives for us and ask that question. What would they advise, and would they be proud of how we are tackling this?

In the majority, they would be proud. However, for the parts that we know, deep down, they would be deeply disappointed, let’s use that ‘introspection’ I mentioned, and reflect on each of our own responsibilities in the mix. Blaming governments, politicians or political parties can only go so far, especially in relation to the behaviours of ourselves, our children and our choices. Every day, whether through our own specific actions, often ‘unrealistic’ expectations and an era of self-entitlement, increasing over consumption including leaving those lights on, we are contributors. What we purchase and subsequently waste (look at our landfill), as well commentary online and off, adds further fuel. We can be part of the problem and therefore also the solution.

We need to move beyond what has become a very tired rhetoric of blame, to one of truth. Not just in relation to our past, around the ‘now’ and future. As I head to Cairns where regional Parliament is sitting, with the Path to Treaty Bill to be debated, that ‘telling’ should never be one sided, nor relegated to an indigenous/non indigenous narrative. Differing viewpoints should be encouraged as communication is a connector, and as long as the shares are respectful, there should be no need to ever feel it is discriminatory, intimidating or segregating. We are all Aussies with histories and forebears that went above and beyond so we can now work together in freedom to find a path forward. If this includes uncomfortable discussions around our pasts, tough love for repeat offenders, or even why there are a small proportion of Australians becoming phenomenally wealthy, as a greater proportion becomes what is terribly and sadly termed the ‘new poor’, so be it as our Anzacs would not expect anything less.

Next month, I aim to tackle Part 2 of the complexities and simplicities of the Cooloola Great Walk, Path to Treaty, and Voice to Parliament in layman’s language, whilst maintaining that political correctness? This means I will avoid relaying how I am often termed a ‘whitey” by my indigenous/aboriginal/First Nations/First Peoples buds (they all have a different take on what is appropriate, however I reckon First Australians works?) as did my great grandma who was one of the first European women in the far north. I take no offense in this ‘labelling’ and encourage all to discuss the many topics I have raised this month respectfully around their dinner tables, without the taking of offense and with a dash of good Aussie humour, as there are some fabulous and interesting subjects to cover!

Until next time, I look forward to hearing what you think our Anzacs and all who fought for our country would advise. I know what my gramps would say regarding our youth offenders, and that is send them out bush to work, or into National Service, to develop respect for self and others.

Sandy P.S A reminder to organisations that the Noosa Electorate QLD Day Awards are now open. Help us acknowledge some incredible volunteers and businesses who provide their services free of charge for our community by nominating them (two per organisation) at sandybolton.com/qld-day-awards, or for hard copy application, call our office on 53193100. Nominations close 21 May 2023 so get those in quickly.

Our Anzacs sacrificed all for the lives we lead today.

Disabled parking

Several days ago I went shopping at Noosaville Shopping Centre. Being disabled I require a walking frame for mobility. I drove into the disabled parking space adjacent to the orange striped area thinking that it would be easy to extract and expand the walker from the boot. I could not have been more wrong, the entire orange striped area was taken up by Woolworths’ shopping trolleys.

Lodging a complaint at the Woolworths’ front counter did have an immediate reaction, a very flustered employee attempted to remove the trolleys one at a time. Two days later, my complaint had been ignored, the orange striped area was once again filled with Woolworth trolleys.

When you live with mobility issues, accessible parking spaces can be a godsend. They make it possible to access work, meetings, community and social events, appointments andmore.Accessibleparkingspacesareclearly marked with dimensions that enable disability parking permit users to safely access buildings and their vehicles as easily as possible. They are not convenient Woolworth trolley parking spaces. Woolworths, please show some compassion and respect for the disabled, we are also humans.

Philip Bond, Tewantin

Community wishes appreciated

On behalf of all firefighters, we wish to express our thanks to the Noosa Shire community, who have expressed sympathy and condolences for the line of duty passing of First Class Firefighter Izabella Nash from Brisbane region.

We thank you also for wishing South East Region Senior Firefighter Lia Drew well, who still remains in hospital.

The flowers, cards and messages of thanks and support does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated at this time.

Rob Frey, Station Officer Noosa Heads Fire Rescue Station

Hotel development concerns

As concerned residents closely monitoring the situation on the proposed major change of land use, we hear that the proposed hotel with 106 rooms and associated noise making resort facilities (massive lagoon pools, weddings etc) is still under consideration with the Noosa Council Planning Department.

As if that’s not bad enough, surely the fact that we have only one road coming in and out of this residential area which already has three developments, Noosa Springs, Elysium and Parkridge, should ring alarm bells with everyone. If we ever have another bushfire come through, as we did in August 2019, then a fourth development (the hotel complex) is going to put greater pressure on the emergency evacuation which is a worrying safety concern.

Rowena Faerch, Noosa Heads

Traffic and bushfire concerns

I write to voice my concerns over the proposed hotel development at Noosa Springs. We moved to my current address two years ago as we believed that it offered us a safe and environmentally secure residence and as my husband died in September this reason is even more relevant for me.

My main concerns centre around the size of the proposed development – a much smaller boutique hotel would not have the same impact on the beautiful bush area with abundant wildlife which we all enjoy.

During the recent upgrading of the access road into the Springs area we had a foretaste of what traffic could be like not only during the construction phase but also once a mega hotel is built. A great deal of residents in the Springs are older Australians and consequently it would be unusual if at least once a week an emergency ambulance didn’t need entry, but it is often more. My husband fell into this category. I hate to think of the delays that will ensue with the increased traffic.

Again, only looking at this recent example I am terrified as to what would happen in a bushfire. We only have one access road and that is barely adequate to evacuate current residents without adding the complications of hotel staff and guests.

One of the benefits of living in this community is the community itself. Introduction of a mega hotel will destroy our quiet and peaceful

enjoyment of our environment. Looking at the bigger picture, Noosa is already overrun with visitors so do we even need any new hotel at all?

B Rowan, Noosa Heads

Tolerance

Leave Australia Day alone. You don’t have to celebrate it, but allow others to do so.

I have no right to prevent others from celebrating whatever they want.

When will our governments stop bending to the wishes of minority groups?

Will the British government say sorry to me for transporting my convict ancestors here 200 years ago?

Seven years each for minor crimes!

I am not Chinese but I allow the Chinese New Year celebrations to go ahead.

Some religions do not observe Christmas and Easter, but tolerate it.

Christian religions do not observe Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist etc celebrations, but allow it.

Sydney Mardi Gras can go ahead even though I am heterosexual.

Make Australia a republic? Why? Consider the cost. So that ONE Australian (maybe with European ancestry) can become head of state. The British government and monarchy do not have any power over our affairs or government.

Allan Humphries, Noosaville

Save water

May I urge the people who waste copious amounts of water every morning washing out Hastings St. to heed the council’s ethos (Please don’t waste it, save every drop, water is precious) Pick up that ancient tool called a broom.

Judy Davies, Noosaville

Joyful spectacle

What a wonderful unbroken coverage by Sky News of a magnificent event. What perfection of pageantry as always! What fortitude of the British people despite the unkind British weather.

Sadly my adult grandchildren barely know what a Coronation is and have little interest. Are they an example of their generation?

Although not being a person of any particular religious bent, I wouldn’t have missed a moment of history- in- the- making in Westminster Cathedral. The music, the solemnity, the symbolism, the quiet patience of the King and Queen. And the vows our King took! Will he be able to keep all those promises to the people and the Commonwealth? Will he be allowed to? Oh, I do hope so.

How utterly exhausted the Royal couple must have been by the time they made their balcony appearance. The looks of wonder on the faces of the King an Queen when they beheld the massed sea of waving cheering

people, was the only unchoreographed event including the unexpected encore.

To those who whinge about the governmental expense of this, mostly, globally uniting, joyful spectacle; I ask, how many billions of dollars has been spent on warfare?

Elizabeth Cameron, Tewantin

Conspiracy theories

It is incorrect to claim there were no signs of climate change prior to television antennas on our roofs or the widespread uptake of personal computers and mobile phones. Greenpeace was warming about global warming back in the 1980s.

The internet is full of conspiracy theories about secret cabals controlling our lives, governments controlling the weather and having the ability to create earthquakes. There are theories that photos from space are NASA colluding to hide the fact the world is flat. Most of the conspiracy theories don’t stand up to serious scrutiny or even common sense, but they persist and millions of people believe them.

In my opinion Noosa Today should not enable those who spread unfounded conspiracy theories via letters to the editor.

Woody Dass, Noosa

Historical facts

On April 28 an article was published by your organisation entitled Bunya Wars in Kenilworth. I would like to bring to your attention some historical facts that may have been overlooked by your editor.

You might note that Hinka Booma Flats are now marked on state maps and it is the plain on which Isaac Moore Park and the Designer Dunny sit and seemingly where no Bunya Trees grew in 1843. Not the heart of the Bunya Country!

From the pages of Hinka Booma to Kenilworth 1950-1960 (1950, 2005, 2020) the following historical record regarding the discovery and survey of the Wide Bay River and the “home” of the Bunya Trees with regard to the river flats around the township of Kenilworth has been published:-

Sir George Gipps was ‘Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of NSW and Van Dieman’s Land and their Dependencies’ between 24 February, 1838 and 11 July, 1846.

The discovery of the Mary River, on which Kenilworth is situated, was made in 1842 by a party consisting of *Mr Andrew Petrie, Mr Henry Stuart Russell, Mr Walter Wrottsersley, Mr W K Jolliffe, five convicts and two Aborigines.

It was there among the Aborigines that they met an escaped convict named *Mr David Bracewell, Aboriginal name was ‘Wandi’ (It is recorded that David Bracewell could speak at least four Aboriginal dialects, hence his name ‘Wandi’ meaning ‘Great Talker’). He pointed out and named Mt Cooroy, Mt Coolum,

and Mt Boppol, and told Mr Petrie about a large river further north.

On 12 May 1842, Mr Andrew Petrie with his three companions, five convicts, and two Aboriginals discovered the Wide Bay (later to become the Mary) River about which Mr Bracewell had spoken. They ascended the river for about 50 miles (80.47km), and while there, on 14 May, came across another escaped convict, a Scot named *Mr James (John) Davis, who had lived among the Aboriginals ofWide Bay for 14 years. Mr Davis was known to the Aboriginals by the Aboriginal name ‘Durrumboi’ (‘Kangaroo Rat’). Mr Petrie now returned to Brisbane, taking with him the two escaped convicts Mr Davis and Mr Bracewell.

10 March 1843

*Dr Stephen Simpson, then Commissioner of Crown Lands, NSW, accompanied by the Rev Eipper, four mounted police and six prisoners of the Crown in charge of the dray, set out at 3:00pm from Woogaroo Border Police Station (Goodna) on the Brisbane River to journey to the Larger Bunya Country along the Wide Bay River with instructions to report to his Excellency Governor Gipps on that country with a view to establishing a German Mission for the Aborigines in the area.

Included in the party of six prisoners were the escaped convicts Mr David Bracewell and Mr John Davis who were now acting as guides and interpreters. Richard Joseph Smith who applied for leases of Kenilworth and North Kenilworth Runs in 1850 was also a member of Dr Simpson’s party according to a letter to the Editor of the Courier Mail written by Mr. A.J. McConnel and published on page 11 on 28 September, 1936.

From Rev Eipper’s diary:

21 March 1843

Today saw them set out at 7.30am in a direction varying from N.E. to N.W., and after traversing a mile of steep and stony ridges they again fell in with the river and crossed it for the fourth time to the left bank. The country now again became luxuriant, the grass up to the horses ears and in places almost clear of timber particularly in the vicinity of the next crossing place about eleven miles (17.7km) from their last camping ground. When they came to Hinka-Booma flats and crossed the Numabulla to the right bank it was for the fifth time. Here the country opened out into plain of four or five miles (8.05km) in length and one or two in breadth. The bunya scrubs now first made their appearance on the distant mountains perhaps five miles (8.05km) to the west, and others again to the east, but reportedly not visible from the river. Having gone another four miles (6.44km) further, they camped on a fine creek (Gheerulla) near the river.

Sc.

Lenore Meldrum, B.Ed.-B.Psych, M. Med

President

Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.

Know the balance

In news this week humanity has proved that it has a pathological inability to understand balance. Balance requires the consideration on one hand of my needs and on the other hand others needs, traditionally represented by a scale that gives and takes from both hands to establish equilibrium. So at some point your needs are not of importance, the balance is.

And therefore any consistent pushing of ones needs as of more weight than others in any context is a destruction of any possibility of balance.

The answer to the energey debate is to restore the balance by not using as much energy. Take a little from here, a little from there and get the scales evened out. No people or entities must be permitted to use profit margins or ownership to attempt to disrupt the balance.

Don’t turn off the lights at hospitals/food production that’s where the future is born, but pray tell can we together find places that perhaps don’t need the lights on all the time?

If you cannot answer this question you have a pathology inside your brain that will not allow a glorious future for humans.

Dylan White, Coolum Beach

King’s allegiance

Is it true that there’s to be kneeling, a tugging of forelocks and a preference of profanities as all subjects swear their allegiance to the new King? Just asking for a friend.

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

Leanne Airey recently captured this image at Lake Cootharaba, Boreen Point. Early morning sights at Lake Cootharaba regularly reveal a strong sense of serenity, she said. If you have a Lenscape please email to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

On The Soapbox

Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie

Paradise and parking bid

“Parking Battle Continues” shows how easy it is to lose our parklands and environment bit by bit to commercial and political pressures.

Parking on long weekends and school holidays in Lions Park was only a temporary measure during Covid, which has ended.

The easy thing to do would have been to let it slide, rather than honour this commitment.

Council is requesting permission from the landowner, the State, to allow parking in Lions Park during Christmas ‘23 and Easter ‘24, as it must do and has done every year for the past 20 or so.

In the meantime, public consultation will help determine if we as a community want the entry statement to Main Beach in peak periods into the future to continue to be a car park or recreational green space. No decision has been made on that long term use.

Over the 44-day Christmas period, 7800

From page 27

That’s how it’s done

A wet English Spring day doesn’t deter loyalty and love of tradition, pomp and ceremony.

No tanks, no missile carriers.

No bullet proof carriages.

I didn’t see one of those dressed in their livery walking at the side of the Royal Carriage

cars (@177 a day) parked in this recreation reserve.

During the same period, tens of thousands of cars used the 1500 purpose-built car spaces and drop off zones (on the road network) in the Main Beach precinct.

Over 164,000 people (3727 a day) preferred to travel in by bus, 8900 (200+ a day) walked, cycled or scootered in.

Over one million passengers have opted for the free bus over the car during the five years since 2018.

Times have changed over the last 20 years.

We could open up Noosa Woods to car parking also and it too would be popular, full and hard to wind back.

The Transport Strategy focuses on moving people (not exclusively cars) via a range of options about the shire. The record crowds suggest this strategy has been successful. The

talk down their sleeve with updates on their progress as a security measure.

A visit Monday to their local GP for most of the Royals with the usual RSI problems from constant waving. The conversation in that amazing royal carriage.

“Cor blimey Cam I can’t wait to get back to the Castle for a cuppa” “And me Chaz my feet are killing me.” “Early night tonight eh?

problem we are still grappling with is congestion.

Consultation, probably via the Destination Management Plan will help decide if we continue using this recreation reserve as a car parking lot.

Or are we ready, as custodians, to hand over a different looking Noosa to our children?

The Lions do a great job and council is committed to helping them finding other revenue sources.

In my view, there’s work to be done around investigating an off-road parking facility to handle the holiday influx of boat trailers.

“You betcha Cam.”

“But dear Ma-ma did warn me.”

The young Royals attending aware their time will come in the not too distant future. What we don’t get to see after the parade is the locals who live on the route going out with their little sand castle buckets and spades to pick up that left behind by those beautiful horses for their veggie gardens.

They are not always pleasant parades as we witnessed in September 2022.

But there will always be those around the world who see that this way of life, royalty and tradition, family not despots is the far better solution for peace.

Ernest Wright, Tewantin

Gibson Road, Noosaville

NEW LOCATION NEW SHOWROOM

Adjustable Beds

Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie

Charity gala ticket launch

This month, Katie Rose Cottage Hospice launched ticket sales for its second annual Forget-me-not Gala, where funds will be raised to launch a new in-home-care or outreach service, allowing Katie Rose to provide end of life care at home for the first time.

Head of fundraising and partnerships

Leigh McCready said, “This year, we will be hosting the Gala on Saturday 10 June, at Alba Noosa. Guests will enjoy a delicious three course meal designed by globally-renowned chef Peter Kuruvita and all-inclusive premium Australian beverages.”

“Our MC will be well-known author and ABC Radio presenter Sheridan Stewart, with music provided by talented four-piece jazz band Renae and The Swing Collective. Make sure you wear your dancing shoes. This year, our theme and dress code is black and white cocktail.”

Fashion show

By Jim Fagan

It’s being held the day before Mother’s Day but Katie Rose Cottage Op Shop volunteers at Tewantin say it won’t be too late to select and buy something for mother or, for that matter, yourself at their fashion parade.

The shop’s annual fundraiser will be staged this Saturday at the Masonic Hall in Moorindil Street, Tewantin, and the modelled clothes and jewellery are for sale on the day.

And not only vintage clothes will be on display. Manager Tina Grigson said some top brand labels had been donated.

“We are grateful to jewellery designer, Pauline Ramsay-Murray, for items for the models to wear. Also, to shops like Classy Lady, River Beauty and Foot Motion for vouchers for the raffle,” Tina said.

“We have a painting by artist Clive Holden,

of Coolum Beach as the lucky door prize. Clive, with his wife Barb, are the founders of Coolum HeArts a community group which provides access to different arts.

“We supply broken bits of pottery and jewellery to its mosaic group for some of its amazingly beautiful work.

“When Clive heard about our fashion parade, he willingly donated one of his paintings.”

Tina said the event was being organised by shop volunteers. “They’re setting up, making cakes, looking after wardrobe, modelling and clearing up everything afterwards.

“We have a happy team and, if our customers are happy, then we are doubly so. It’s just a happy way to raise money for Katie Rose.”

Katie Rose Mother’s Day Fashion Parade. Tickets $20 on sale at Tewantin Op Shop, 5/84 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin.

Katie Rose Cottage Hospice is a wonderful local organisation which provides loving, professional care for those at the end of their lives. Katie Rose provides an important service which has helped over 300 people die tranquilly, surrounded by loved ones, in their home away from home.

“The State Government funds only 20 per cent of our operational expenses and the 80 per cent gap is covered by wonder-

ful Noosa and broader Sunshine Coast community members, who recognise that having Katie Rose Cottage makes us a better, stronger, more caring place to live,“ Ms McCready said.

“Not everyone knows that our palliative care service is provided at no cost to the guests and families who stay with us.

“This is the right model for the type of care we give, however it means that we rely on the generosity and support of our local businesses and community to deliver our service.

“In addition to our gold sponsors, Madill Motor Group and Suter Smith Cleine, many local organisations have come on board already to support the Gala, including Bruff Painting and Haymes Paint, Priest Jewellers, Alba Noosa, Acres Noosa, Altum Property Group, Nomadic Tents, Sofitel Noosa Resort, EventX and Noosa Springs Gold Club. We are very excited to feature artwork prizes from Barry Novis, David Lewis and Amanda Brooks.”

Tickets to the Gala are available at aus. givergy.com/katierosecottagegala23 or via Facebook.

It’s going to be a beautiful night for a wonderful, local cause.

Gala committee 2022.

Katie Rose Tewantin Op Shop volunteer Susie Vale and manager Tina Grigson display items for the fashion parade.

Foodies land for GourMay

By Margie Maccoll

The Mary Valley town of Imbil came alive on Sunday when it played host to the Festival Day of GourMay, a month-long celebration of food and produce from the Mary Valley.

People wandered through town to listen to talks, see cooking demonstrations and buy from the markets set up by local food producers.

While Gympie restauranteurs from Beauty and the Beard cooked up a barbecue in Imbil’s Rail Trail Park Amber Scott from Kandange Farm store spoke about regenerative farming, relating the process to her experiences raising cattle while observing and responding to their natural environment.

“Cows are not the problem. Weeds are not the problem. It’s how we manage them. We have to know what’s going on in nature around them,“ she said.

Zela Bissett gave attendees an insight into the importance the bunya nut played in the region.

Zela told how the nutritional value of the bunya nut to First Nations’ people led to annual festivals held at harvest time that would attract several thousand people to not only feast on nuts but engage in trade, games and competitions, an event having been recorded in mid-1800s byTom Petrie, the son of botanist Andrew Petrie, who was invited along.

“Gatherings could go on for weeks because of the abundance of food,“ she said.

Zela said bunya nut groves existed across South East Queensland on Traditionally Owned land that was at the time being opened up to free settlers.

At one site in 1840s settlers noticed a large number of Aboriginals had gathered. Being unaware of these cultural gatherings and fearing for their safety the settlers sent word to the native police who arrived with guns blazing before bunya trees were cut down, ending the gatherings and depriving the people of an important food source.

Zela said a study conducted in 1993 by CSIRO on the nutritional value of Indigenous foods found the bunya nut to be a rich source of complex carbohydrate with a low GI and only one to two per cent oil.

She said the nuts contained in bunya cones could be eaten raw, did not have a lot of flavour, but were a healthy food.

Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce secretary Malcolm Oakley said GourMay had been a wonderful achievement in terms of the community becoming involved and creating their own activities to be part of this celebration of food in the re- gion.

“So many people have got on board to support it, and not just the commercial ventures but the swimming pool, rail trail, country club and the RSL Hall.

GourMay continues with events and workshops including a Mother’s Day High Tea at Imbil on Sunday 14 May, Kenilworth tasting festival on Saturday 20 May and finishes with a gala dinner at Imbil on Saturday 3 June.

For more information and bookings, visit maryvalleycountry.au/gourmay-2023. html

Vivienne Jensen serves Devonshire teas at the RSL sub branch.

Imbil comes alive with festival goers

Zela Bissett gives a talk on the bunya nut.

Romy Grammer and her bunya nut pesto.

Imbil’s Railway Hotel was a popular spot.

Amber Scott from Kandange farm store talks on regenerative farming.

Ella Brown delivers samples of Mary Valley small goods.

Kylie Cowling and Kathie Hawke of Mary Valley Country Harvest.

Pictures: ROB MACCOLL

TOBiAS again

Sunshine Coast indie pop artistToby Robinson (TOBiAS) has relaunched his new album Behind the Valley after Covid-19 dampened the soft launch last year.

“Now we are clear of outbreaks and lockdowns, which deeply disrupted the music industry, we are relaunching the album which will be available on vinyl in a few weeks,” Toby said.

Behind the Valley is Toby’s third album. It reflects his musical approach which values musicianship, soulful song writing and a textured, sometimes nostalgic sound.

It took two years of the pandemic to write and produce. Taking his time, Toby has created a finely crafted album with a warm, organic sound.

“These are not some punched out pop songs. I laboured over them and took a lot of care,” Toby said.

“I had talented support and production from Andy Tainsh who has worked with many famous and accomplished musicians. Elliot Heinrich of Pony Recordings in London mixed the album. Elliot works with Michael Kiwanuka and Metronom. Grammy award winning William Bowden (Gotye, Tash Parker, Grant McLennan) mastered the album.

“The production process was key to how the album was crafted. Andy created a beautiful night time vibe, recording well into the evening with lights down and incense burning (see On the Shore film clip).

“It was an old school production process. All the instruments are played by musicians, the harmonies were written by musicians and there were no drum machines and nothing really programmed. We had an old school three mic drum overhead technique setup and lots of toms for the lush, organic sound. My influences are in the ’80s style synth lines, melodic guitars, Fender Rhodes sounding keys and solid simple grooves.”

Toby said each song on Behind the Valley

Surfer banks on photo skill

By Abbey Cannan

A young Sunshine Coast surfer who put his civil engineering career on hold to pursue a photography business was thrilled to see his work used to transform the Bendigo’s Community Bank Marcoola branch.

The captivating image captured by talented local photographer, Josh Whiting, was unveiled on Thursday 4 May at the Community Bank.

He spent the majority of his time in the ocean as a young kid, which later turned into his subject of choice for his photography. The ocean’s sporadic moments and interaction between water and light hooked Josh in.

Trish Radge, chair of the local Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank said, “We are dedicated to supporting artists in our community, with a particular interest in helping to promote emerging artists like Josh Whiting.”

was touched with deep personal emotion.

“The recording process brought up a lot. I felt the absence of my late mum (who died of breast cancer whenToby was 14) in the recording studio. I tapped into well of emotion and there were tears.”

Stand out songs include alternative ballad

On the shore with Emma Beau on vocal, the lush, hooky Howling at the Moon and the relatable, soothing Crazy Time referring to climate change and global instability.

TOBiAS will be playing on 27 May from 7pm for Barry Charles birthday party at Majestic Theatre Pomona.

You can also catch him on 29 July from 45pm at Noosa Alive Festival in Noosa Woods.

For tickets, visit themajestictheatre.com.au or noosaalive.com.au

“Josh is a perfect example of this having grown up on the Sunshine Coast and honed his skills since he first picked up a camera at 14 years old. He has an exceptional talent for capturing the beauty of our beautiful coastline.

“We love the photo of Point Cartwright and reached out to Josh to ask him if he was interested in having this photo on the Marcoola branch window. It is a beautiful sight and most certainly worth seeing.“

Josh said the image was taken a few years ago and would be tricky to replicate.

“It sums the coast up well. It was perfect conditions, the water was clear,“ he said.

“I’d like people to take a look at the mural and see how special the Sunshine Coast is.“

Whilst converting his hobby into a full time business, Josh also completed his Civil Engineering Honours Degree.

“I had to toss up whether to do photography full time or pursue an engineering career but I’ve been out on my own doing the photo stuff for about a year now and it’s my full time job. The lifestyle is well worth it,“ he said.

“As soon as you’re leaving school you don’t really know what you want to do in life. I was always doing the photos and that’s where my passion is at the moment and the degree is something to fall back on in the future.

“I’ve got an online store on my website joshwhitingphotos.com and I’ve got a little gallery in Warana that I can open up by appointment if people want to check out my work.“

Pop in to Bendigo’s Community Bank Marcoola branch to view Josh Whiting’s incredible image and be sure to chat to the friendly team who can also assist with your banking needs.

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Josh Whiting, chair of the local Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank Trish Radge, and directors Guy Hamilton and far left Rick Cooper.

Sunshine Coast indie pop artist Toby Robinson (TOBiAS).

Three for the price of one

Noosa Arts Theatre’s latest offering is the very popular One Act Play Festival which the local community has embraced for decades.

Fielding plays from around the world, a rigorous process involving a professional reading panel whittles the entries down to the final three.

Then the real fun begins. Directors and casts audition to bring these one act plays to life on the Noosa Arts Theatre stage.

The three plays chosen this year are an eclectic mix.

There’s the black comedy, Love Over A Barrel, written by Rob Selzer who won last year’s competition with his play, Three Wives and a Funeral. Alison Venning is a first time director with Noosa Arts Theatre, her last appearance was on stage as Tanya in Mamma Mia. This fun play tells the story of Billy, an ex-priest, who now works as a contract killer who has a strict moral code of never telling a lie which places him in a conundrum, do love and bullets mix?

There is also The Magpies, written by Paula-Mary Camilleri and directed by Jacqui Mata Luque. The story is about Helen, who lives by herself, in a small wooden house. There are three magpies that visit her daily so she feeds them. Since her daughter Rebecca moved out, Helen has decided to re-join the dating scene. We bear witness to Helen with her first dating

experience along with a few injured birds, late night Doritos and mint slice biscuits thrown in. What could possibly go wrong?

The third offering is Astro Cafe, written by Paul Clarke and directed by another first time director to Noosa Arts Theatre, Catherine Gamble.

Vivaldi, Bach and chorale

By Cal Webb

Church portrayals of Mary, the mother of Jesus, are generally that of a pious young woman demurely bowing her veiled head.

Vivaldi’s and the Bach father and son’s Magnificats, however, all of three which Noosa Chorale will present at the J on May 26 and 27, portray a very different Mary.

This Mary is far from meek and mild, and a longwayfrombeingbeholdentoamortalman.

On the contrary, she has become pregnant without the need for a man, which must have represented an enormous challenge to the accepted social morals of the time, even though it was God who was the father.

According to Luke’s Gospel, Mary was grateful to have been chosen by God to bear his son in spite of her obscurity, and low status. Perhaps this was the inspiration for her prayer in which she calls on God to cast down the powerful from their thrones, to send the rich away empty handed, to feed the hungry, and to lift the lowly.

This message, in what was then Romanoccupied Palestine, could even have been construed as a heretical statement of defiance against the state and the prevailing social order.

Mary’s prayer in the Magnificat, with its message of praise for humility over pride, and rejection of injustice and exploitation of the poor and the powerless, transcends all religions.

This focus on social justice is as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago. It has been recited every day for centuries by Christians, chanted by monks, set to music by composers of every age, and sung by choirs all over the world.

The Magnificat was composed by three musical giants of the Baroque era and the Magnificats selected for this concert are amongst the best known and most frequently performed in the world today.

Vivaldi created his various revisions of the work around the period 1717 through to the early 1720s. JS Bach, a contemporary of Vivaldi’s, composed his in 1723. His son, CPE Bach, who composed his some 26 years later in 1749, was clearly inspired by his father’s Magnificat, but his is more“modern”, very different in style and effect from the high baroque influences and strong theological references of JS Bach.

Conducted by well-respected conductor and choir director Kim Kirkman, the concert features five exceptional Brisbane-based soloists and an orchestra of 22 players, along with the choir.

Tickets $45. The J, Friday May 26 at 7pm and Saturday May 27at 2pm. Bookings at thej. com.au

It’s late night at the Astro cafe, and one of the townsfolk tells of a strange encounter he’s just experienced out on the road. Could there be more to the event than it first seems?

The past is about to collide with the present, changing everyone’s lives forever.

Can we hear that classical music piece of

Close Encounters perhaps?

Tickets are on sale now so go to noosaartstheatre.org.au and book your tickets now so you don’t miss out.

All information regading the dates and times are there. The shows start on the 18 May and runs till 28 May.

Oriana Choir stuns crowd

The final weeks of April saw Oriana Choir in fine form, delivering three concerts of contrasting but complementary music, by the master Mozart and the brilliant young Ola Gjeilo.

Mozart’s Vespers showcases his unique creativity and genius with a stunning display of choral virtuosity, a highlight being the achingly beautiful Laudate Dominum.

Gjeilo’s music has a beauty that is distinctive, haunting and sublime.

Audiences at Maleny Community Centre, St John’s Cathedral in Brisbane and Stella Maris Primary School at Maroochydore were visibly moved by the performances.

The choir, under the utterly dependable guiding hand of conductor Kim Kirkman, and the peerless accompaniment of pianist extraordinaire Fay Baker and the delightful Serenity Quartet, gave themselves totally to the joyous task of giving their audience something really special. And they succeeded.

The numbers attending these concerts were a clear confirmation that the hunger for beautiful music is very much alive and well on the Sunshine Coast.

There is a spirit of companionship, both within the choir and with its followers, that is palpable, and a testament to what a community group is able to achieve and share with the community at large, when it gives whole-heartedly.

These performances were dedicated to Alan Mackay-Sim, the 2017 Australian of the Year, pioneer in bio-medical research and much-loved member of Oriana Choir

who passed away this year after a long illness.

Those looking for more from this marvellous Sunshine Coast ensemble, then on Sunday 13 August, and Sunday 20 August at St Rita’s College, Clayfield, and Stella Maris School, Maroochydore respectively, Oriana will present Beneath the Southern Cross, a program of Australian music ‘ancient and modern’.

With the heart and commitment that Oriana brings to all its endeavours, this will be yet another musical delight.

For more details, visit oriana.org.au

Oriana Choir at St Johns, Brisbane. 332617

Cal Webb sings alto with Noosa Chorale and is editor of the choir newsletter, Tune In.

Astro Cafe: Ava Crozier, Frank Wilkie, Jay Valliere and Tania Nash.

Love Over a Barrel: Tom Middleton and Deborah Ellison.

The Magpies: Paul Southgate and Jenni McCaul.

Quirky Pomona exhibition

Artists Molly Galpin and Alison Comber are presenting their colourful and quirky work in a joint exhibition Unusual Creatures at Pomona Railway Station Gallery throughout May.

Both artists have a love of colour, playfulness, fun and bringing a smile to those who come to see their 2D and 3D artworks.

Molly’s paintings are often on the reverse of glass vases and bowls in acrylic paint and she sculpts using wire, papier mâche

ADFAS TALK

Inside the Art Market of the 20th Century is the talk being presented by Dr Tom Flynn, hosted by ADFAS Noosa at St Mary’s Church, 17 William Street, Tewantin on Saturday 13 May at 3.30pm for 4pm start. Tom’s professional interests include historical development and professional practice of the European art markets. This talk explores the dizzying prices recently paid for ’blue-chip’ works in the international art market. Bookings email: membershipnoosaadfas@gmail.com Visitor fee: $25. Drinks and nibbles served after the lecture.

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s auxiliary will be held on Friday 2 June at 10.30am followed by our Birthday Lunch at noon. All members welcome. Please phone Kay on 5447 4052 to book.

YANDINA COUNTRY MUSIC

Yandina welcomes The Gecko Brothers as guest artists to the ACMA concert on Sunday 21 May. Their talent and experience shine through as they perform your favourites with a dash of humour thrown in – guaranteed entertainment. See you at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, 12 noon start. Walk-ups welcome. Raffle and door prizes, byo lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry $8. Enquiries 0437 191004.

TEWANTIN NOOSA CWA

Next street stall Thursday 25 May at CWA Hall, next to Tewantin PO, open at 8am. Be quick to get home baking, jams and preserves, expert handicrafts, beautiful plants and succulents. We’re hosting a Cent Sale (afternoon of multi draw raffles) on Saturday 3 June at Tewantin Catholic Church Hall, Moorindil St. Doors open 12.30pm, first draw 1.30 pm, no entry fee. Afternoon tea on sale with fantastic high value prizes. A fun afternoon with sheets of 25 tickets for only $2. Families and friends welcome. Next meeting is Wednesday 31 May 5-7pm at CWA Hall with guest speaker Sharon Monteith talking about housing for older women. Everyone is welcome. Wine and nibbles will be served. Enquiries Jennifer 0409063738.

CHORALE CONCERTS

Noosa Chorale will perform two concerts of dramatic and energetic music by celebrated composers Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi and Carl Philip Emmanuel Bach on Friday 26 May at 7pm and Saturday 27 May at 2pm. Conducted by Kim Kirkman, accompanied by an orchestra and with five young professional singers, the concerts - Magnificat – will be uplifting and exhilarating. Bookings 5329 6560 or online at www.thej.com.au

RED CROSS PICNIC

Picnic Amongst the Cars will be held on Sunday 28 May from 1pm at 4C’s Motor Museum, 1 Figbird Ct, Lake MacDonald. Music from Hot Peppers Jazz band, buffet of charcoal rotisserie meats and salads, BYO drinks. All proceeds to Red Cross programs. Tickets $60. Phone 0407 571 282.

NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30 pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin Friday 19 May: Rod Elsworth – Negotiation

Skills

Full details available on U3A website u3anoosa.com.au/ or phone 5440 5500.

ROVING RESTORERS

The Roving Restorer program will be conducting a monthly working bees at the Yurol State Forest at 8.30am on Saturday 20 May to treat environmental weeds within the current remnant forest areas and along tracks and trails. It also provides an opportunity to learn bush regeneration techniques, plant identification skills and to make new friends. Contact Noosa Landcare Project officer Tamara at tamara.ku-

and upcycled materials.

Alison is a self-taught artist who loves to hunt down second-hand items and turn them into imaginative sculptures, creating fantastic robots, birds, insects, colourful earrings and other fantasy pieces.

Alison also creates abstract paintings, water marbling on paper.

Alison will be at the gallery demonstrating her water marbling technique on Saturday 29

bica@noosalandcare.org for more details.

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL

Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 5 May, our outing on Thursday 11 May to The Apollonian Hotel leaves the RSL at 11am. Our birthday lunch is on Friday 2 June after our meeting. Please Phone Kay to book 5447 5042.

BIGGEST MORNING TEA

The Sunny Fundraisers together with the Queensland Cancer Council invite you to the Biggest Morning Tea to be held at Hibiscus Retirement Resort, St Andrews Drive, Tewantin on Wednesday 24 May at 10am. There will be champagne on arrival followed by morning tea. Great raffle prizes. Tickets $25.

Phone Annie for bookings on 0409 385 566.

COOROY POMONA LIONS CLUB

50TH

Lions will hold an open day on Saturday 20 May to celebrate 50 years since inception. You are invited to drop in and see what this Lions Club does in our community. Our bookshop will be open, all our equipment will be on display, our community hall will be open, and you will be able to see how varied our activities are.

Drop in at 2 Mountain St, Pomona, between 10am and 2pm and share a free Lions sausage and a drink.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Workshops:

Make a mini shoulder bag with Chris Cooper: Wednesday 17 May, 1 pm – 4 pm.

Potter, Plates and Decal with Lindsay Nowoselsky: Saturday 20 May, 9 am - 1 pm.

Make a tote bag with Chris Cooper: Wednesday 24 May, 1 pm – 4 pm.

Animals in pastel with Maxine Thompson: Saturday and Sunday 27 and 28 May, 9 am3pm.

To book events phone 5474 1211, email create@noosaartsandcrafts. org.au or visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au

TEWANTIN NOOSA LIONS

Looking for something exciting and different.

“We Serve” is our motto and we have fun doing it. Interested? Contact us - we meet at Tewantin Noosa RSL club first and third Tuesday of the month 6.30am.We would love to meet you.

VIEW CLUB

Noosaville Lunch time View Club supports the education of children year-round through The Smith Family Charity.

Socially this welcoming club meets twice a month. On the second Thursday of the month we have a Friendship Day where we meet for lunch at various venues. On the fourth Thursday of each month we have our club meeting at the Tewantin RSL at 11.30am. At this meeting our club president talks about matters pertaining to our club, our Learning for Life Students that we support and later she welcomes a guest speaker, then lunch. For more information call Wendy Brooks on 0417 267 281

NOOSA PROBUS 2010

Noosa 2010 Combined PROBUS is a great club for retired men and women who love going on bus trips, having coffee, lunches, dinner outings, weekly walks, yoga, theatre, garden outings and an interesting monthly speaker. Meetings are held at the Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club, 65 Hilton Tce, Tewantin on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9am. For details phone Barbara on 0491 354 054.

MEET YOUR NOOSA JPS

The JPs in the community programme is a valuable voluntary community service actively operating here in Noosa. If you are a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations living in our Noosa region and would like to volunteer your services a few hours a month at our JP signing centres or to just learn about

April and 6 May.

Unusual Creatures is in the gallery’s Banana Shed from 29 April to 24 May. Meanwhile, the gallery’s Carriage Room will show A Thousand Steps into Colour, a new exhibition of hand painted pure silk by Roxanne Marie.

This exhibition celebrates colour from a broad range of techniques that create handpainted wearable silks, artworks, drawings and original prints.

the JPs in the Community programme, branch forums, workshops and social activities, please email Deb Davis at deborah.davis007@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.

FABULOUS

60S PLUS

We welcome couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Monday at Tewantin RSL from 10am and every Thursday at the Boathouse on the Noosa River from 10 am. Additionally, we have a monthly program of international dinner, a monthly Sunday lunch, monthly happy hour sunset drinks plus regular events like darts evening, live music, barefoot bowls and picnics etc. Contact Joan on 0419 517 869 for more details.

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 singles 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 supportive public speaking club dedicated to improving your confidence and creativity in a safe environment. Our meetings are every 2nd and 4th Mon- day of the month, from 6.30-8.30pm at the CWA Hall, Tewantin. The first two visits are free. For more information contact noosatoastmasters@gmail.com

SENIORS CLUB

Tewantin Noosa National Seniors group meets at Tewantin RSL Club on the third Thursday of each month at 10.30am. We offer outings, social gatherings, information sharing and friendship. Morning tea is served and a variety of guest speakers share their knowledge. All welcome.

Please contact Jenny Clarke on 0414 804 988 for more information.

SING FOR GOOD HEALTH

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.

JOIN NOOSA CHORALE

Do you love to sing? Why not join us in 2023?

It is a non auditioned choir. No need to read music, although an advantage. We particularly need more tenors and basses. For more information visit noosachorale.org. au or email your interest or questions to us noosachorale@ gmail.com

TUNE IN TO NOOSA FM

Tune in Noosa FM 101.3 or stream live on noosafm.org for local updates and Great Music for a Great Community. Noosa’s community radio station is committed to developing local talents.

TEWANTIN NOOSA PROBUS CLUB

Are you a retiree seeking new interests? New challenges? New friends?

We offer all three and more at the Tewantin Noosa Probus Club. We meet at the RSL on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10am for morning tea ($6). Meetings start at 10.30 with an interesting guest speaker. Following meetings, we have a game of trivia and most members stay on for lunch. During the month, we

Starting with white silk, Roxanne crafts layer after layer into unique artworks of rich form and intriguing effects, to achieve a kaleidoscope of depth, light and brilliance.

A Thousand Steps into Colour is on display from 29 April to 24 May.

Pomona Railway Station Gallery is at 10 Station Street Pomona.

Opening hours are 10am-4pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday.

COMMUNITY UPDATES

have walks by the river, barbecues, lunches, outings to places of interest, movie mornings and book club. We play mah-jong and rummikub - lessons are free. We invite you to join us. Phone Christine on 5442 7397 or visit probustewantinnoosa.au

LIFE DRAWING

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

Tewantin-Noosa

Meals on Wheels

Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa

Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 15 May.

Monday Drivers: Tony, Darryl, Ray Z, Gail, Maria and James, Rosemary, Alison, Lorraine, Jason, Robyn, Driver needed K run

Kitchen: Georges, Mary, Len

Tuesday Drivers: Bruce, Darryl, Tania and Friends, Penny, Maddie, Lesley, Barani and Peter, Amy, Simone, Deirdre

Kitchen: Georges, Mary

Wednesday Drivers: Martina, Kevin Mc, Alan and Cynthia, Darryl, Kevin End, Paul, Driver needed G run, Melody and Kath Simone, John and Helen, Julie L

Kitchen: Denise, Christine, Judi, John

Thursday Drivers: Kyle, Peter, Sue, Donna and Julie, Margo and Jim, John E, Driver needed G run, Martin, Martina, Sharon and Mal

Kitchen: Donal, Loz, Vicki, Sharon, Claire, Jerry

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.

Lions roar to half century

Members of Cooroy Pomona Lions are busy preparing for a celebration this month of 50 years service to the community.

The club was chartered in May 1972 but celebrations were postponed mainly because of earlier Covid restrictions.

The community is invited to celebrate at an open day at the Lions Den, 2 Mountain Street, Pomona on 20 May from 10am to 2pm. Go along and check out their Lions Den, admire quilts by the Lions Sewing Group, learn about their past and ongoing projects and enjoy a free sausage sizzle and of course some birthday cake.

“In those 50 years the club has undertaken many projects and fundraising activities which have helped to improve local facilities and the lives of many people and organisations in our community,“ Lions spokesperson Robin Salmon said.

“Local schools, SES, facilities for medical care, rescue helicopter, youth projects, support for the elderly, families in need, disaster

Lions prepare for upcoming 50th anniversary celebrations.

relief, community events – wherever there is a need – Lions will be there.

“The Pomona King of the Mountain Festival has been a project of the Cooroy Pomona

Lions Club for the past 44 years.

“Most of the infrastructure in Stan Topper Park including the arch, the stage, the light pole and the barbecue shelter were all built by

CWA is making a difference for women

Gusto Restaurant last week became a donation hub and fundraising “super centre” for both Share the Dignity and the local CWA Housing initiative.

Tewantin-Noosa Queensland Country Women’s Association president Leigh McCready said: “This collaboration allowed guests to support two organisations which make a significant difference to the lives of women across Australia, while supporting local family business and enjoying the impeccable Gusto service.”

“Guest speaker and founder of Share the Dignity Rochelle Courtenay delivered an in-

spirational speech that touched all in attendance. Rochelle spoke candidly about the sheer size of this issue and the real change that is required.

“Share the Dignity aims to collect 500,000 period products as part of their collection drives in March and August. In Australia, one in five women have been unable to afford period products at some point in their life. That’s why the incredible work of Rochelle and Share the Dignity should be well known across the community. It isn’t just a women’s issue, period poverty is everybody’s business”.

“At the event, we also spoke about the 2023 CWA fundraising project - housing for vulnerable women – which is gaining impressive momentum and on track to raise $100,000 to give women hope during the housing crisis.”

“All women should be able to have a safe space to sleep at night.”

The next Tewantin-Noosa CWA fundraising event, a cent sale will be held on Saturday 3 June at the Catholic Church Hall, Tewantin. For more information visit Facebook or email tewantinnoosaqcwa@gmail.com and to donate to end period poverty visit sharethedignity.org.au

Lions volunteer labour.

“The Lions Den in Mountain Street was originally an old school building used by Scouts and other organisations and had fallen into disrepair until the Lions Club stepped in. After some years and many hours of volunteer labour we now have a well-used community facility of which the Lions are very proud.

The addition of a shed in 2020 led to the establishment of the Lions Book Shop which has become very popular with locals and visitors. The book shop provides a great recycling project as well as raising funds for various Lions projects. Come and visit our Book Shop – you will be amazed.

“In that time many community minded members of our area have passed through the family of Lions and we would like to make contact with any past members or their families.“

For more information please phone Robin on 5485 3236 or Barry on 5485 1030.

Real Estate General Notices Employment Motoring

Proposed Development

Make a submission from 12 May to 6 June 2023

Multiple Dwellings (11x small dwelling units) and Reconfiguring a Lot (4 into 2 lots)

Where: 45 & 47a Maple St & 9 Myall St, Cooroy

On: Lots 1 & 2 RP99323; Lots 15 & 18 C5605

Approval sought: Development

Permit for Material Change of Use

- Multiple Dwelling Units (11 x small dwelling units) and Reconfiguring a Lot (4 into 2 lots)

Application ref: MCU23/0007 & RAL23/0001

You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to:

Noosa Council

PO Box 141, Tewantin QLD 4565 Mail@noosa.qld.gov.au 5329 6500 www.noosa.qld.gov.au Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

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ROUND 11

WEEKLY MATCHUP

Juniors learn lessons well

Under 12s

Having learnt some lessons from last week, it was great to watch the team build on the structures we are implementing, trust the process and play some great running rugby. We conceded a really early try to Maroochydore, and this snapped the boys into focus.

From there the team did really well to grind their way back into the game with two tries to lead 14-7 at half time. We scored a quick try in the second half before the boys had their game cut short by an injury to a Maroochydore player.

We will train hard this week, and build towards our next home game this weekend.

Under 11s

Reds – A revved-up U11s Reds faced off against their biggest rivals, Maroochydore, in a show of strength, speed and teamwork. The first half saw the game turn into a solid arm wrestle, with the Dolphins finding the line under the arm of new recruit, Gerry. Great defence and a few runs saw some promising play, but sloppy ruck work saw a few balls go loose to the Swans.

A rousing half time gee-up saw the boys lift into a new dimension of play, absolutely trouncing Maroochydore who answered with one try only. Ethan, Max, Xavier, Cooper, Zac and Duke all fought their way through the Swans’ line to score, supported beautifully by their teammates. Max continues to show development on the boot, converting four of the tries.

Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went to Mikey, who was very generous in the way he played the game. He wasn’t thinking about himself, he thought about his teammates first, and was in there setting up a lot of balls. Overall, the Reds continue to build confidence, skills and support each other in their development together as a team, which bodes well for the season ahead.

Whites - By Dylan Tasker

The Fins this week had two teams to beat; Uni Barbarians and Grammar the opponents to bring the heat.

It’s a game of two halves so they say,

And that’s the way it played out on Saturday.

A dominant first half against a gutsy Sunshine Coast Grammar,

The boys led from the front after Tyler stepped then put down the hammer.

The Fins continued to press forward resulting in back-to-back tries,

Again Tyler then Harry bagging meat pies.

The scoreboard was ticking over in multiples of seven,

Perry’s kicking boot like a gift from heaven.

The boys’ teamwork was on full display, Through multiple phases the barn-storming forwards lead the way.

The end of the first half brought the next test, Uni Barbarians, the boys would need to be at their best.

The Barbarians are big, strong and tough, The opening salvos for the Fins were rough.

The Barbarians hit the packs and cleaned the ruck,

The Fins bit down on their mouthguard; the hard work they didn’t duck.

In a game where Uni won the breakdown, Noosa scrapped and fought with a smile not a frown.

Their effort and attitude kept them in the game, Tries to Jack and Louis put them in the frame.

To snatch victory from defeat, Would have been no mean feat.

Alas the final whistle blew, The great thing about footy is next week we get to start anew.

Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went to Tyler Walsh for his blistering, tackle-busting, long-range tries.

Under 10s

Once again the Mighty Whites warmed up in conditions better suited to warming down in preparation for their clash against the best that Flinders had to offer. Tension built as the curtain raiser ran seriously over time and everyone was searching for any shade that was available, which was none. Finally we got down to business. After conceding an early penalty, Noosa put together a scintillating phase of play with Miller to Tom to Hugo back to Miller and try time! Conversion to Mason made it 7-0. Mason then backed up with a strong run. Sol was in everything early, another set of quick hands from Mason to Tom then Hugo snapped it up for an unconverted try, 12-0.

From the kick we saw some great play from Jake and Thomas, but turnover ball saw Flinders bearing down on our line. Albie put his body on the line in defence but unfortunately they were able to flick up the ball for a try, to make it 12-7 to us. The boys came back quickly, Hunter, as ever, was in everything getting ball for Jake on the fly to Mason for a fly-

ing touchdown, literally, in the corner. 17-7 to Noosa.

We then saw dazzling some defence from Barnaby and Emmerson grassing them around the legs. Not to be outdone, Thomas, Zac and Zion were relentless in tight, with Tom impregnable at fullback. This pressure saw a loose ball that Tom then soccered along the ground twice from which Zion cleaned up and burst 30 metres upfield before offloading to Eric for a brilliant try. That was half time and the score was 24-7.

It was getting hotter and we lost all of our

bench and were a man down as the Reds players had to leave for their own game, thanks guys.The heat tolled and Flinders scored backto-back tries in the opening minutes of the half. The score was now 24-17 and things were looking ominous. Who would have thought, Noosa, like the true champions they are, regrouped and returned fire with two good tries to Eric, one of which he converted to take the lead out to 36-17. The final play of the match saw a strong run from Hugo onto Thomas bursting upfield with a slick offload to Mason for the final score of the match, 41-17. A welldeserved win in trying conditions.

U11s Whites - got the Phins

U12s game cut short by injury to a Maroochydore player.

U12s applied lessons learnt last week. U12 pictures: IAN WALDIEU12s training hard for home game this weekend.U11 Reds - go the Phins

NOOSA AFC TIGER TALK

Must-win match for Tigers

The Rococo Noosa Tigers sit 0-5 in 2023 and just have to clinch their first victory against the winless Sherwood at Noosa this Saturday.

Noosa will be hoping to regain the services of injured stars skipper Aaron Laskey and key ball user Mav Pettigrove after having one and two week lay offs respectively. Laskey again has been a shining consistent light through the middle of the ground this year while Pettigrove’s new ‘quarter back user’ type role has seen him among Noosa’s best players most weeks. Locals Will O’Dwyer, Tyler Stack and Jai Fitzpatrick have all had good starts to the year gathering plenty of the footy and pumping it to the Tigers’ advantage. Ruckman Crisp has battled manfully in each game while Buntain and Flagg continue to hold down key defensive posts once again.

Senior men’s coach Chris Rourke even ventured down the Bruce highway to Brisbane last weekend to get a glimpse of Sherwood, who were gallant but soundly defeated in the end by one of the flag favourites Redlands.

The Reserve grade boys will look to keep their unbeaten run going as they sit happily on top of the QAFL ladder. This Reserve group has leadership in spades and is very well coached by first year reserve grade coach Tait Niddrie.

Our colts just need to continue to put their

hand up each week and enjoy the challenge week in and week out.

Our Senior Women continue to push past all before them with another thumping victory last Saturday against Hinterland. Media Votes for last weeks women’s game:

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This week’s games on Saturday 13 May:

· 9.30am Colts v Sherwood

· 11.30am Reserves v Sherwood

· 2pm Senior Men v Sherwood

· 4.45pm Senior Women v Mayne

Our senior men’s game will be live streamed with commentary on Tiger TV. Plenty of mixed

Tigers wish all the mums a Happy Mothers Day.

junior results last weekend with the Tiger under 13 boys super impressive in their big win over Maroochydore. A special mention to young Lachy Tindale who kicked eight goals in a terrific display of forward craft.

Plenty of junior fixtures on both Friday and Sunday at our Weyba Rd headquarters and a Happy ‘Mothers Day ‘ to all our wonderful Mums on Sunday!

See you at the footy.

Go Tigers.

Plenty of ways to get out and get active around Noosa

From sport to dancing or walks there’s plenty of ways to get active in Noosa.

BEGINNERS TAP

A five-week tap workshop for complete beginners is starting on Thursday 11 May until 8 June, 2.15-3.15pm at The Uniting Church Hall, Werin St, Tewantin. Now is your chance to give tap a go and with quick, enjoyable results - a basic fun routine will be learnt as well as valuable skills to continue.

The intermediate class from 5-6pm still continues for those with some previous training. All welcome. Phone Helen on 0448 621 788 to put your name down or for more information.

WALKING GROUP

Noosa River Walk - Mondays 7am, meet near the bench near the Boathouse, on Gympie Terrace Noosaville - about 3.5km walking at your own pace, for as far as you like. Join us for a cuppa and chat afterwards if you wish.

Noosa National Park walk - Thursdays 7am, meet at the Noosa Surf Club (beachside) - about 5-6km walk at your own pace and for as far as you like. Join us for a cuppa and chat afterwards if you wish. Call V for more information on 0418 462 340 or just turn up. We leave at 7am sharp.

PLAY TENNIS

Fit tennis players required for singles and doubles play during the week and weekends. Squash and tennis players needed Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Call Karen on 0412 485 411.

MAGZ JAZZ

Increase strength, flexibility, energy and wellbeing with dance and exercise classes for adults. Learn fun new dance moves to inspired music. Keeps body moving, mind agile and spirit lifted. Tuesday mornings in Eumundi, 9.30-11am. Please contact Margaret 0425 269 988.

INDOOR BOWLS

Noosa Indoor Carpet Bowls Club would love to welcome new members to join us each Friday morning at the Leisure Centre in Wallace Drive, Noosaville. No experience necessary and lots of fun to be had. Play starts at 9am till 11am. Please contact Pam 0407 493 402.

NOOSA FOLK DANCERS

You’re invited to come and try sessions, first one free. Experience traditional and modern, easy and moderate dances from countries around the world, on Fridays from 10-11.45am at the Catholic Parish Hall, Moorindil Street, Tewantin. We are a unique

and welcoming group providing physical and social well-being through world dance. Phone Philippa on 0417 780 016 or just come along. Wear comfortable shoes.

TAP DANCING

Come and join the fabulous foot percussionists at the Uniting Church Hall, every Thursday from 5-6pm. This is an intermediate class suitable for those with some training. A beginners’ class is on Thursdays, from 2.153.15pm, please ring or just turn up. Phone Helen on 0448 621 788.

SUNDAY DANCE

Dance lessons are on Sundays at Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. Lessons begin with basic dance steps, waltz, then old time, New Vogue, ballroom dances and a little Latin. We run through to 4pm. Lots of fun and dancing, including a 20 minute tea/coffee break to socialise. Singles or couples can attend. Call first or just rock up. Phone Andrew 0429 829 328 or visit andrewsclassdance.com

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA

Every Tuesday evening from 7-9.30pm 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 see if you will enjoy it or phone 0407 456 939.

PICKLEBALL

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

FITBARRE

Classes for adults based on ballet. Improve your posture, tone and tighten your muscles with this total mind and body conditional workout while enjoying classical music. Class- es are on Mondays and Wednesdays 9-10.30am (Intermediate level), Thursday 5.30-6.30pm (Beginners), Friday 9-10am (All levels) at Performing Arts Factory, 2/68 Rene St, Noosaville. Phone Angelika on 0488088633.

MOTORCYCLING

Motorcyclists around Noosa meet for a regular ride on the first Thursday of each month. Rides of about 200km start at 9am from Noosa, with a snack stop enroute. Thanks for your interest and we look forward to riding with you. Just email noosabonneville@optusnet.com.au for details of the next ride.

9.30am 11.30am

2.00pm 4.45pm

5. Dani Bishop-Kinlyside.

4. Sasha Smail.

3. Cass Young.

2. Kellie Barker.

Ragen Mills.

Junior fixtures will be on Friday and Saturday at Weyba Rd.

Talking Sport

Busy time for Pirate kids

For Noosa Pirates last weekend was a busy time with all teams playing away games.

On Friday evening Pirates travelled to Stanley Rivers to play their Division 2 team, a team that is rated as one of the heavyweights of the Division. Despite putting it to them in the opening exchange they were unlucky to go to the sheds down 18-6 at halftime.

Pirates had a great chance to score late in the second half that would have bought them to within 6 points, but two late intercept tries blew the score board out, and the final score of 36 -12 wasn’t a true indication of the game. “Despite putting in a strong effort,” in the words of coach Danny Riddle, “the boys really need to start stringing some wins together.”

In the Open Women’s Divisions, Noosa’s Community Bank Team, despite going down 22-12 to Kawana, showed plenty of heart.

Having a team which consisted of four first year players and a handful of teenagers, the odds were firmly against them. However, these rookies never stopped competing, thus showing great depth of character: and coach Rob Burgin has plenty of confidence in the future.

Coach Burgin gave special mention to Kaylah Naylor.

“This girl was a real standout on debut. I think this girl is born to be a Pirate,”

In the main game, Division 1 the Pirates suffered a heartbreaking loss, going down to Kawana 28-22. Having led for the first 20 minutes lapses in defence resulted in a 10 all half time break. The second half was very tough and even with the scores going tit for tat, with Kawana finishing on top 28-22.

‘’Best on ground for us was hard going lock forward, Harry Dwyer and captain Dan Movie. We will have a handful of players back next week when we play Nambour at home,’’ said coach Mick Duff.

Last weekend also saw a big Saturday when Cooroy hosted a day of junior rugby league. Following some amazing off-season rehabilitation works, Cooroy was ready to host their biggest round yet: and the sun was shining on a fantastic day to host the event.

Teams were welcomed from all over the coast. They came from, Kawana, Palmwoods, Maroochydore, Pomona, Coolum and Nambour. With 20 plus action- packed games to be had, all these little champions would make officials think that the game certainly had a good future. Pirates extended they’re thanks to all sponsors, team officials and volunteers for making this day a high success.

This Saturday 13 May for round 6 Pirates will play host and the schedule will be as follows. Starting 1.30pm Pirates men’s U19 vs Cab0olture, 3pm Pirates Open Women’s vs Nambour, 4.30pm Pirates Division 2 vs Nambour. The main game which will see the host club up against Nambour will kick off at 6pm. Sure to be a good game of football.

It is good to see the scenes of pride that is starting to spread throughout the club. On training nights, all grades train wearing the clubs training gear blues: let’s not forget that with pride comes success.

Boxing

Once again, the Impact Boxing and Fitness Centre has been on the move.

This time coach Mark Evans took a team to a Gold Coast, Police CitizensYouth Club boxing tournament: coming home with five wins from six bouts. Considering the one loss was a split decision, it was indeed a great performance.

The split decision occurred when first up fighter Cohen Robinson lost on points with coach Evans saying,“Cohan just couldn’t settle and he struggled with his range.”Tayne Harvey boxed well to get a win against an awkward opponent by smothering him and shutting him down. Then Charlie Tyson boxed well to get a good win where both boxers had their moments: but Tyson got the decision with a good consistent left jab.

Jake Ward yet again continues his winning streak in a bout that was pretty evenly matched. However, Jakes win came about as a result of his constant walk-up style which he kept up, hunting his opponent, right from the opening bell. Luke Austin also continued his winning way in what turned out to be a gutsy slugfest, against a very evenly slugger.

Of this bout coach Evans said, “Both boys seemed to be happy in the trenches throwing bombs at each other, in a crowd- pleasing bout.” The only girl in the team Slade Gray, boxed brilliantly against a much taller opponent and her great footwork and head movement enabled her to get in close, close the gap and get to work.

Both girls left Evans (who is an Australian coach) very impressed. ‘Both these girls have a great future in the sport, and no doubt will see each other centre ring on plenty more occasions.”

Regarding the team effort he expressed his pride in the overall result and capped it off when he said, “You are now starting to reap the reward of the hard work and the hours you have been putting in at the gym. Also, I would like to extend a big thank you to our supporters who made the trip to the Gold Coast: many thanks to one and all.”

Next stop will be Bundaberg for the Wide Bay Titles: and these will be held next weekend. Good luck to all.

Outriggers Club

Last weekend a day of fantastic weather and

great paddling conditions greeted those who travelled to Rainbow Beach for the last round of competition for the Outrigger clubs. Happy to relate that the Noosa Club took out first place in the Golden Masters Mixed, Platinum Mixed, Masters Men Unlimited and Senior Masters Men Unlimited.

Then in the Golden Masters Women and Masters Men they finished in second place. These results led to a series win for the first time in the clubs’ history.

Senior Coach Des Abbot, at home recovering from hip surgery said, “Congratulations and thank you to all our paddlers who competed in the various races throughout our season. Each and every race you did made a difference and contributed, to our overall score and underlines the depth of our club’s strength.”

The juniors also made a massive contribution with their results. In the end Noosa’s final tally was almost double that of their nearest opponent, second placegetter, Mooloolaba.

For the U12s they got a 1st,2nd and 3rd,in their event, with the U14 getting a 1st in the 4 km race. Well

done to the youth of the club.

Open women’s team went down to Kawana but showed plenty of heart. Pictures: RITCHIE JARMAN,INFAMOUS PHOTOGRAPHY

Coach Rob Burgin has plenty of confidence in the future of the Open Women’s team.

Cooroy hosted a day of junior rugby league.Bendigo Community Bank open women’s.

The rookie team never stopped competing.

Noosa placed first in Golden Masters Mixed, Platinum Mixed,Masters Men Unlimited,and Senior Master Men Unlimited. The sun shone down on a fantastic day of rugby.

Next stop Bundaberg for the Wide Bay titles for coach Mark Evans and his Impact Boxing team.

Oh, what a lovely Logger!

After so much swell grinding down the points through April, it was almost a relief to look at a near-flat forecast for last weekend’s Noosa Logger competition.

And on Friday it looked pretty much like the weather gods had got it right, with only anklesnappers on offer at Noosa West Beach several contestable sand banks.

But event organiser Glen Gower must know someone in a high place because he was talking it up at the sign-on drinks on Friday night and come first light Saturday, Huey had delivered.

Not much, mind you, but certainly enough to get a log moving across the clean little lines funneling into the rock wall rights, with the promise of more size on Sunday.

Moreover, after a chilly start, the weather was superb, just right for a laidback old school surf comp.

The wind lay down for most of the weekend, the waves moved from waist-high to chest-high on Sunday, and with just a couple of tents, a barbie and a PA, the low impact Logger was a total treat.

And the quality of the surfing was astounding, from the juniors right through the generations to the grand kahunas of the over 60s. It would be churlish to complain about anything after such a great weekend, but I was exhausted after surfing against grommets a decade younger than me, and really hope they’ll consider adding a 70s next year.

But then I think about my late great mate, Barry Magoo McGuigan, who competed well into his 80s against surfers a generation younger.

There were so many good performances that I probably shouldn’t pick favourites, but I’m going to anyway, starting with the kids. Junior winners Mia Waite and Lennix Currie are already household names in Noosa, both beautiful stylists, but young Ryder Worthington is such a treat to watch, and snapping at Lennix’s heels already.

Moving to the age divisions, from the top down, as it were, I can recall when long-term Noosa Mal Club president Glen Gower first started competing on a longboard, and it wasn’t pretty. Like a lot of shortboarders who make the transition, he got the job done but looked awkward. Not any more.

Glen has become a very stylish senior surfer who is difficult to beat.

And speaking of that, your columnist felt pretty good about finishing ahead of old rival Eric Walker in a heat.

It was only one heat, not overall, but jeez it felt good to get one over the Grey Ghost. It won’t happen again, the Ghost will prevail, as he has done for all of the 25 years I’ve been dreading getting him in my heat.

Wally Allan, the transplanted Barbadian who never stops talking or smiling, is another senior who has shot through the stratosphere in recent years, taking out a Queensland title a couple of weeks back and the over 55s at the Logger.

Wal lights up the beach by producing something special almost every wave, as does queen of the surf Peppie Simpson, who won the over 45 women’s from much younger opponents.

Getting to the pointy end, the three big ticket events, men’s and women’s open and the Thomas Surfboards Open Old Mal, produced some of the golden moments of the event, as you would expect.

I’m just going to focus on three surfers who amazed me time and time again.

Our own Matt Cuddles Cuddihy is silky smooth, yet powerful and inventive, and he laid it all on the table in taking out the old mal.

Finishing fourth in that double-gender event, and winning the open women’s, transplanted Hawaiian Mason Schremmer has been turning heads with her surfing in Noosa since her mum started bringing the young girls to the Noosa Festival well over a decade ago, so it’s no surprise what a class act she’s developed into.

Lastly, I haven’t seen a lot of Brazilian Augusto Olinto, now living in Noosa, but every time I see him surf I get more excited about seeing him again.

The goofy-footer from Ubatuba combines a masterclass of tricks that former world champ Rusty Keaulana would have killed for, with smooth, flowing transitions and powerful bottom turns. He is so much fun to watch.

The Noosa Mal Club has been putting on the Logger for quite a few years now, with the support of some great sponsors.

This year big aloha to Heads of Noosa Brewing, Thomas Surfboards, Fine Surfcraft, Noosa Surf Outlet, Noosa Longboards, Huey’s Choice SurfWax,We Are Feel Good Inc and Noosa Media.

And a big thanks and a bottle of wine coming your way to photographers Ian Borland

WINNERS

JUNIOR GIRLS

· MIA WAITE

JUNIOR BOYS

·

LENNIX CURRIE

OVER 60S

· GLEN GOWER

OVER 55 OLD MAL

· WALLY ALLAN

OVER 50S MEN

· DAMIAN COULTER

OVER 45S WOMEN

· PEPPIE SIMPSON

OVER 40S

· PAUL WHITE

· THOMAS SURFBOARDS OPEN OLD

MAL

· MATT CUDDIHY

HEADS OF NOOSA OPEN WOMEN

· MASON SCHREMMER

HEADS OF NOOSA OPEN

· AUGUSTO OLINTO

The magic of Augusto Olinto.

Picture: BORLAND

Matt Cuddihy smooth as silk.

Picture: FDK

The grand old men hit the water.

Mia Waite in trim. Lennix Currie flowing turn.

Mason Schremmer cuts back through the crowd.

PROPERTY

AUCTIONS REIGN SUPREME

PROPERTY MATTERS

ERLE LEVEY

BRILLIANT sunshine and the popularity of the eastern beaches were the perfect combination last Saturday for the auction of 16 Sandalwood Close, Marcus Beach, listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Tracy Russell.

The Noosa National Park backdrop and proximity to the beach attracted six registered bidders who were equally keen to move in.

However, stronger bidding came from buyers living in the Noosa hinterland and it was sold under the hammer for $1.629m.

SPICING IT UP

Given its closeness to Noosa Main Beach, Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas consistently ranks high on the list of preferred places to spend holidays in Noosa Heads.

Not surprisingly investors follow suit and not far behind is Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Chris Miller who has notched up another sale.

Yes, number 42, since March 2020 with the sale of apartment 7316/5 Morwong Drive, Noosa Heads, under the hammer for $705,000.

Competitive bidding for the sparkling one-bedroom bijou came from two registered parties with intrastate buyers who were attracted by the affordability and return on investment, being successful.

SWOON-WORTHY VIEW

Sold prior to auction was 2 Cuvee, 29 Allambi Rise, Noosa Heads, listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate agents Chris Miller and Jill Goode.

The salubrious three-level, threebedroom/two-bathroom penthouse apartment with a sky terrace has swoonworthy eagle’s eye views sweeping Laguna Bay, the Coloured Sands, Double Island Point and beyond.

It was sold in the $7m to $8m range after multiple buyers presented pre-auction offers.

BIDDERS FROM NEAR AND FAR

Hitting the hitting notes for different reasons was 7 Honey Myrtle Road, Noosa Heads, listed by Tom Offermann agent Peter TeWhata.

He reported more than 100 inspections and inquiries from Singapore and New Zealand, multiple private and open homes as well as second inspections plus six registered bidders from interstate and overseas.

“The competition of auction can lead to exceptional results because it brings

together multiple bidders,” explained agency principal Tom Offermann, adding “all eager and sometimes strongly committed to acquiring a property.

“They can become emotionally invested in winning, and this sense of urgency and excitement can lead to fiercely competitive bidding which we witnessed before the hammer finally fell at $3.5m, accompanied by a roar of applause.

“Of course, the success of an auction comes down to the buyers an agency can introduce, and that’s where our company excels including as experienced lately, numerous properties selling before the auction.”

SMILES ALL ROUND

Anita Nichols at Laguna Real Estate auctioned a delightful three-bedroom, renovated home at 11 Weyba Park Drive, Noosa Heads, at the end of April.

A healthy roll-up of bidders, potential sellers and curious onlookers made for a lively occasion.

With excitement building, the home sold under the hammer for a price that made both sellers and buyers very happy –smiles all round.

In this market, although interest rates are constantly fluctuating, properties in Noosa Shire are still in high demand.

The team at Laguna recommend auctions as the truest prediction of current pricing.

COMFORT IN KEY LOCATION

Melanie Butcher at Laguna Real Estate

took the four-bedroom house at 192 Shorehaven Dve, Noosaville, to auction Saturday.

A generously-proportioned home that had been architect designed, it was a great opportunity to get into the Noosa Waters precinct.

Light-filled and with pool, the house is in original condition and tenanted til later this year.

With high ceilings, a parent retreat on the top floor along with ensuite, spa and walk-in robe, it was passed in at $1.8m, leaving Melanie negotiating with postauction interest.

PROVING POPULAR

The gated, riverside apartment complex Noosa River Quays, at 2-10 Blakesley St, Tewantin, has proven extremely popular though the years with house-size living so close to Poinciana Ave.

The appeal also comes from the wide expanse of park-like grounds sloping down to the river.

Locals have consistently been the main buyers due to the position, and the low maintenance lifestyle.

Walk across Blakesley St and there is elevator access up to Poinciana Ave and the shopping centre.

The other attraction is that locals so often have friends already living there, so the decision is easy.

That’s just what happened with apartment 20 - due to go to auction Saturday, 20 May, with Melanie Butcher of

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront apartment 21/5 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 20 May, at 12pm. 331689

Laguna Real Estate, it has sold prior.

Melanie put the “sold’’ sticker up Saturday on the three-bedroom, twobathroom, one-car apartment.

It was due to the nature of the property, Melanie said ... on the first floor and all on one level, with elevator up from the garage.

“It was a local buyer - most were. They were considering their situation and downsizing, convenient and, low maintenance.

CHARMING WATERFRONT TOWNHOUSE

A two-bedroom townhouse in a superb and tranquil location on Noosa Waters Canal is set for auction on Saturday, 20 May.

Chris Forde and Warren Evans at Laguna Real Estate are taking 39/67 Gibson Rd to the market at 1.30pm on the day.

The townhouse is in The Entrance complex with a choice of pools and jetties.

The living area on the lower level leads to a private courtyard, while the kitchen features stone benchtops and modern appliances.

The kitchen and dining flow to a spacious deck overlooking the water.

“It’s a beautiful position,’’ Warren said. “The owners have been there quite some time.

“The townhouse is in the quiet end of the complex, gets the morning then in the courtyard in the afternoon.

“It’s in good condition, and the on-site managers do a terrific job.’’

INTEREST BUILDS IN CULGOA AUCTION

As expected, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront apartment 21/5 Quamby Pl,

Noosa Heads, has been generating a lot of interest ahead of auction on Saturday, 20 May.

People have been waiting years for a ground-floor waterfront apartment to become available, Tom Offermann Real Estate’s Lauren Chen said.

Lauren, who is marketing the property with her father Luke Chen, said most interest has been from Brisbane and Victoria for the apartment, which has been held by the same family for 26 years.

“The last publicly-marketed, ground-floor, beachfront apartment at Culgoa was eight years ago.’’

Sliding doors from the living area open to a private undercover terrace, and the lawn area with dedicated outdoor dining spaces and tall swaying palms.

Adjoining the lawn is the Noosa River foreshore that stretches from the neighbouring park to the northerly border of the Culgoa Point Beach Resort.

This apartment offers some of the longest river views, with Mount Cooroy and Mount Tinbeerwah as backdrops.

The living and dining areas with sink-into leather sofas and six dining chairs, are open plan.

The kitchen with deep blue-topped cabinetry including breakfast bar is fully equipped and has all the necessities to create side dishes for a barbecue on the lawn or a casual dinner party.

There are two carpeted bedrooms. The main with its fresh white-tiled ensuite, builtin robe and television, looks out to the river.

The twin bedroom on the east-side has a built-in robe, the bathroom has a bathtub, and the hideaway laundry comes with a washing machine and dryer.

The property will go to the market at 12pm on 20 May.

SOUGHT-AFTER PRECINCT

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car house with pool at 4 Taine St, Noosaville, has sold in a matter of days.

Scott Cowley and Kelsie Melville at Noosa Estate Agents saw more than 50 inquiries in the first week of marketing the 913sq m property.

That saw four written offers by the Monday and it going to contract.

The house is of double brick and been updated through the years.

The interest came from locals, also Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Scott said.

“They were looking for specific things … this precinct is becoming so useable.

“It’s an easy 300 metre walk to Aldi shopping centre, Little Cove Coffee, Bakers Pantry and the renowned Sum Yung Guys Asian restaurant.

“The market is ticking along. We are getting so many inquiries from down south.

“People have been telling us they were not in hurry, and prepared to sit on a fence.

“Now they are starting to step forward.

“The past four or five sales have all had multiple offers.’’

AUCTION ACTION

THURSDAY, 27 April

Noosa Heads

· 7316/5 Morning Dve: 1bed, 1bath, 1car

apartment, Chris Miller 0412 894 542 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold under the hammer $705,000

FRIDAY, 28 April

Noosa Heads

· 2/29 Allambi Rise: 3bed, 2bath, 2car penthouse apartment, pool, Chris Miller 0412 894 542 Jill Goode 0418 714 653 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold prior

SATURDAY, 29 April

Noosa Heads

· 11 Weyba Park Dve: 3bed, 2bath, 3car house, shed, Anita Nichols 0434 236 110 Laguna Real Estate. Sold under the hammer

· 7 Honey Myrtle Rd: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, Peter TeWhata 0423 972 034 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold under the hammer $3.5m

SATURDAY, 6 May

Marcus Beach

· 16 Sandalwood Cl: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house on 800sq m, Tracy Russell 0413 319 579 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold under the hammer $1.629m

Noosaville

· 192 Shorehaven Dve: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893 Laguna Real Estate. Passed in $1.8m. Negotiating with post-auction interest

SATURDAY, 13 May

Noosa Heads

· 11 Little Cove Rd: Vacant 610sq m residential land, 10am, Luke Chen 0417 600 840 Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 Tom Offermann Real Estate ●

12603103-AP18-23

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car riverside apartment at 20/2-10 Blakesley St, Tewantin, has sold prior to auction on Saturday, 20 May. 331689

A two-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car waterfront townhouse at 39/67 Gibson Rd, Noosaville, goes to auction Saturday, 20 May, at 1.30pm. 33492

Trilled vendors of the Tracy Russell-listed 16 Sandalwood Close, Marcus Beach. 333492

11LITTLeCOveROAD, NOOSAHEADS

Picturethisspectacularaddressamereoneminuteto toes-in-the-whitesandofirresistibleLittleCoveBeach, sequesteredwithintheforeververdantNoosaNational Parkwithitsworld-classsurfbreaks,whilemoments awayalongtheboardwalksophisticatedHastingsStreet meetslaidbackNoosaMainBeachwithitsbeachside restaurants,onLagunaBay.

Easytoimaginethereinventionoftheultimatebeach house,indulgingeverypossiblepersonalextravagance, need,whimandnecessity,withaestheticexcellence throughoutontheelevatedcornersite,oneofonly fourvacantsitesleft inLittleCove.Itismuchcoveted, and finallynowavailableafter65yearsintheonefamily.

Auction Saturday13May10amOn-site

Agent LukeChen 0417600840 luke@offermann.com.au

Agent LaurenChen 0412672375 lauren@offermann.com.au

21/5QUAMBYPLACE, NOOSAHEADS

Lookingforthedefinitiveinvestment,arareand excitingchancetosecureasoundsliceofparadise whichhasbeentightlyheldbythesamefamilyfor 26-years?Slideawaythedoorstotheundercover privateterracewhichisfringedbygoldencanepalms andhedges.Stepontothelawnarea,dedicated outdoordiningspaces,sunloungesandbenchseating aroundtallswayingpalms.Itlooksidyllic,butthereisso

muchmoretothe180-degreesurrounds.Adjoiningthe lawnistheiridescentwhite-sandandturquoise waterofNoosaRiverforeshore.Itstretchesfrom theneighbouringparktothenortherlyborderofthe CulgoaPointBeachResort.

Auction Saturday20May12pm

View Saturday 1.00-1.30

A 2 B 2 C 1 D

Agent LaurenChen 0412672375

lauren@offermann.com.au

Agent LukeChen 0417600840

luke@offermann.com.au

357DUKEROAD, DOONAN

Imagineanundisputedlystupendoussparklingjewel, ostensiblyperchedonaescarpmentwitha24-metre horizonpool,lookingoveragolfcourse,andexplosive viewsfromtheNoosaNationalParkHeadland, sweepingtheCoralSeaandeasternbeachestoCoolum andPointArkwright.

WithanodtoPalmSprings’MidCenturyModern design,admireendlessprodigioushighandmightywalls

ofglass,toppedwithalmostgravity-defyingspatial flat roofs,clerestoryceilingsandanundeniablesenseof pureindulgence.

Fashionedthroughoutwithcleverdesignresponses, thestunninglymajesticMagari,fromtheItalianwords ‘Iwish’,andameretwelveminutestoHastingsStreet, receivedtheNationalDesignExcellenceAwardin Australia’sprestigiousBDAAAwardsseveralyearsago.

A 4 B 3 C 14 D

Auction Saturday20May1pm

View Saturday 11.00-11.30

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

1/6ANGLERSTREET, NOOSAHEADS

Doyoufancynor-westerly filteredviewsthroughthe lushgreenery,andbeyondtotheHinterland’sMt Tinbeerwahfromanexpansiveundercoverterrace, whichlooksoveraglimmeringturquoisepoolanda flagstone-pavedsunterrace?Also,wouldyouliketo investinlivingwithinwalkingdistancetoNoosaMain BeachaswellasthecosmopolitanheartofNoosa Heads?Hereisacrackingopportunitytoquenchthat

thirst.Thelavishsparklingnewresidenceencapsulates thelateststate-of-the-artkeylesstechnologyandan expressivedesignjuxtaposingthespiritofindooroutdoorspaceswiththeenergyofaremarkable setting,forallseasonsandreasons.

Auction Saturday27May1pm

View Saturday12.00-12.30& Wednesday4.00-4.30

Agent LaurenChen 0412672375 lauren@offermann.com.au

Agent LukeChen 0417600840 luke@offermann.com.au

A 3 B 2 C 2 D

20/221 - 227GYMPIETERRACE, NOOSAVILLE

Livingthegoodlifedoesn’tgetmuchbetterthana penthouse,setsublimelyinthedresscircleposition onGympieTerrace,withpelican’s-eyeviewsoveran abundanceofnaturefromthejettydottedNoosaRiver tomeanderingpathwaysandparkland,takingcentre stage.Stepinside.Beimmediatelyentrancedbythe designaesthetic,brightnaturallightinvitingitselfin viabanksofglasssliders,beforespillinginadappled

kindofwayoverpasteltilesintheexpansivelivingand diningspaces,makingaharmoniousconnectionto outdoorsandtwoprivateterraces.Whatahappyplace formorningcoffee,sunworshippers,alsosundowners whilstdrinkinginthosemagicalviewswhilstlisteningto achorusfromrainbowlorikeets.

Auction Saturday27May3pm

View Saturday 1.00-1.30

Agent ElizaCoppin 0423726639 eliza@offermann.com.au

A 2 B 2 C 1 D

1901/9LAKEVIEWRISE, NOOSAHEADS

Themagnetismofatownhomegempoisedonaridge, withbedazzling180-degreeviewsofLakeWeyba, MtCoolum,NoosaSpringsgolfcourse,theNoosa Hinterlandandbeyond,plusaNoosaNationalPark backdrop,isundeniable.Standingontheprodigious terrace,akintobeingontopoftheworldisalso knowingthetownhomeisjustoneoffourwithtwo levels,inthecollectionofnine.

Admiretheslattedtimberwallintheentryway,lofty ceilingsandhownaturallightshadowdancesacrossthe solidoak flooringintheover-generouslivinganddining spaces.Notehowdoorsthewidthofthetownhome seeminglydisappearrevealingthegrandterrace,which apartfromthosemegaviews,alsolooksoverthe resident’sonlypoolandspeaksonlyofcarefree,sunsplasheddays.

A 4 B 3 C 2 D

Price $2.95M

Agent CameronUrquhart 0411757570

cameron@offermann.com.au

ON THE COVER

DELORME RESIDENCE A STUNNING DUPLEX DEVELOPMENT

IN the vibrant heart of Noosa Heads, where everything you need is only a short walk from your front door is a once-ina-lifetime opportunity, but only for the fortunate few. From dining and shopping, to entertainment, Noosa Main Beach and the Noosa National Park, there is so much to delight and captivate in this naturally quiet pocket of wonderland, revered by many, and home to those who are looking for the finer things in life.

Be first in line for the off-theplan release of Delorme Residence Number One, part of the five-star duplex development site by renowned Blackwood Architecture & Design and developed by Capital Prudential. Aligned to Noosa’s idyllic subtropical climate while transforming it to the ultimate in contemporary luxury, Delorme Residences were born of beauty, meticulous detail and craftsmanship. The result is an effortlessly sophisticated 2-level residence using extensive glass, off-formed concrete and generous volumes designed to support a balanced lifestyle.

There are clean lines and a dedication to celebrating the elements with a harmonious flow between indoor-outdoor living, floor-to-ceiling doors embracing natural light, multiple terraces, luminescent pool and enjoying an abiding dialogue with nature.

Natural textures and colours come together with Tasmanian oak flooring, timber veneers and stone benchtops to create a tranquil ambience, while designer tapware and integrated appliances ensure a highly functional kitchen. “Authentic, natural, nostalgic, luxurious and timeless,” says Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Michael McComas who initially is selling the first residence off the plan. “It is beautiful by design, and will grant you a quality of life that will elevate every day

HOME ESSENTIALS

Address: 1/3 Delorme Street, NOOSA HEADS

far beyond expectation. Overall, the duplex will be carefully crafted to include large indoor and outdoor living spaces with unique materiality inspired by the local landscape, and entwine outdoors with very sophisticated interiors. “On-trend cafes, bars and restaurants in the cosmopolitan heart of Noosa Junction are so close as are parks and transport links, plus further on is Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach and the Noosa National Park. Interestingly the environs around Delorme Street have become very gentrified with much residential building activity confirming its financial viability.”

The completion of Delorme Residence One, is expected in Autumn 2024.

Facts & Features:

· Developer/Architect; Capital Prudential/ Blackwood Architecture & Design

· House Area: 253m2

· Land Area: 416m2

· Pool: 18m2; 6m long x 3m/2m

· About: Tasmanian oak flooring; ceiling heights 2.4m lower level; upper 2.7m; water tank; 4 grey wool carpeted bedrooms, master lower level with walk-in robe, ensuite & terrace; 3 upper-level withbuilt-in robes, 1 with ensuite; 2 share bathroom w bathtub; bathrooms -white tiled w Milli tapware

· Kitchen/butler’s pantry: charcoal stonetopped laminated cabinetry, Milli tapware; Liebherr wine cabinet, Fisher & Paykel French fridge/freezer, dble dish drawer, gas cooktop & 90cm oven; laundry w Fisher & Paykel washer & dryer

· Exterior: off-form concrete, metal cladding, grey/black/white palette

· Location: walk to Noosa Main Beach, Noosa National Park; close to Noosa Junction’s myriad bars, cafes, boutiques, cinema & supermarkets, + transport links, essential services, Noosa Aquatic Centre, sporting fields & schools; close to Pinaroo Park; dedicated cycle tracks. ●

Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage, pool

Price: $3.1M Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Michael McComas 0447 263 663, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

HAVEN ON HASTINGS STREET

PICTURE yourself enjoying the finer things in life more often; and where better than the relaxation capital of Australia, Noosa! Indulge in owning an immaculate and modern beachside apartment, turn-key all inclusive and income producing.

It’s on the doorstep of the white-sand shoreline of pristine Noosa Main Beach where swimming is year-round, while along the boardwalk are world-class surf breaks and the Noosa National Park. The vantage point is one of absolute convenience with popular cafe’s, restaurants and boutiques right outside the entrance. Cause for a celebration? Yes.

Revel in the joy of knowing your apartment is one of the most spacious in the heart of cosmopolitan Hastings Street and is completely self-contained, more comfortable for those longer stays. Indoors has a fresh beachy aesthetic comprising a sandy-hued palette with wood toned cabinetry and timber furnishings to compliment the natural surroundings.

The lounge area is larger than most and comfortably fits a huge L-shaped sofa. Central to the apartment is a round 6 seater dining table and seamless glass sliders separate indoors to the undercover outdoor terrace bordered by tropical established palms that bring a holiday ambience.

The c-shaped kitchen has every necessary accoutrement to suit a culinary wizard and both bedrooms are generously sized, have built-in robes, are carpeted and include wall mounted smart tv’s. Two large designer bathrooms are an appealing feature, one with direct access from the master bedroom, with floor to ceiling tiles, modern fixings and compliment the overall

quality of the internal finishes.

The desirability of staying in one of Hastings Street most generously sized apartments is known to many that return to stay at The Emerald year upon year and the Platinum apartments such as this are the number one pick. With high occupancy rates and great letting income, here stands your ideal opportunity to secure a sage lifestyle investment in one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations.

“If you live to love everything Noosa Heads, here’s your chance to secure a 5 star location with generous spaces for absolute comfort in residence, “Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Jesse Stowers says effusively.”All it’s famous for is right here at your fingertips, 35 steps to Noosa Main Beach. We’re in the heart of everything Hastings Street!”

Facts & Features:

· Apartment Area: 132m2

· About: Immaculate interiors, Platinum level apartment. Single level living. Lift access from carpark & Hastings Street; secure underground designated car park; ducted aircon/fans; laundry; rental yieldabove average + tax benefits

· Inventory: fully inclusive to cater for highend holiday market. Turn-key, walk-in ready.

· The Emerald Noosa: heated pool + spa + sauna; guest services incl Wi-Fi, on-site reception. Building, elevator, pool and common area renovations occurred in 2019/20 and is now in great shape.

· Location: Central Hastings Street; opposite Noosa Main Beach & beside Rococo’s restaurant, boardwalk along beach + world-famous Noosa National Park & surfing reserve; 37kms to Sunshine Coast Airport. ●

HOME FOCUS

LITTLE COVE MAGIC, STEPS TO HASTINGS STREET

NESTLED amid lush greenery of the Noosa National Park, perched beside a private path which joins the walkway to Hastings Street and a sea gull’s view to the Noosa River mouth and hinterland beyond, all add to the magic of having an apartment in aptly named Panorama.

Other attributes include proximity to Little Cove Beach and the World Surfing Reserve area, which covers the top point breaks from Laguna Bay on Noosa Main Beach all the way via dedicated walking tracks to the beach break at North Sunshine Beach.

Step inside the holiday haven to confirm dreams do come true. On the northwesterly side, the larger of the two covered balconies not only has ’those’ views but looks over the pool which is ’framed’ by swaying palms and easily accessed via a side door and short path.

Catch a few rays, watch the kids, prep a barbeque and enjoy every moment.

The open-plan living/dining space has a beachy-palette, similarly the floor tiles and kitchen which has a walk-in pantry and a breakfast bar where listening to birdsong could easily be a daily ritual.

In the south wing is the master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite.

HOME ESSENTIALS

A balcony along two sides has the Noosa National Park backdrop where local fauna including koalas, goannas, kookaburras and lorikeets often call home.

Two additional bedrooms share a bathroom and one has access to the balcony. A hideaway laundry is also on this level.

“This apartment in such a top location encapsulates everything about the Noosa lifestyle,“ enthuses Tom Offermann Real Estate Agent Eric Seetoo. “It’s so close to the Noosa National Park with its backdrop of natural beauty and environmental sustainability and is a one-off opportunity for an enterprising buyer or astute investor.“

Facts & Features:

· Area: 128m2 incl 2 balconies & a sundeck

· Complex: 8 apartments + pool

· Car Park: 2 undercover + large storage room + storage cage

· Kitchen: walk-in pantry, Westinghouse oven/stove to, Dishlex dishwasher

· Security: secure lock box

· Furnishings: Full inventory

· Aircon & fans

· Walkway: private path joins walkway to Hastings Street ●

Address: 1/70 Upper Hastings Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 2

Contact: Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

FAMILY-FRIENDLY LIVING WITH POOL

MOVE in, unpack and relax or bolster your portfolio and enjoy excellent rental returns, there’s no end to the appeal of this stunning home. Nestled within a quiet pocket of Noosa Waters, this spacious, comfortable and stylish abode promises idyllic family living close to everything you could ever need.

Depending on the mood and occasion, you can take your pick from the expansive formal living and dining area or the openplan and air-conditioned kitchen, casual dining and lounge room. Glass sliding doors allow for an enviable indoor-outdoor flow and make entertaining a breeze as guests gather on the huge undercover area on warm evenings.

You can indulge your flair for food in the bright and updated cook’s kitchen with both overhead and under-bench storage, sweeping countertops and a breakfast bar. There’s even a suite of Fisher & Paykel appliances including a gas cooktop and a double draw dishwasher.

When it comes to downtime, you can choose from the four good-size bedrooms,

all with built in robes and ceiling fans for added comfort. Your master boasts an ensuite and walk in his and her robes, while all the guest bedrooms are serviced by the well-appointed main bathroom with spa and a separate powder room. Moving outside, you will discover a covered and uncovered patio where you can unwind with loved ones and take in the serene surrounds. The generous 813sqm lot features mature trees, beautiful fully reticulated gardens, a veggie patch and rear access to a reserve plus a sparkling in-ground pool for endless hours of familyfriendly fun. A garden shed and an attached double garage, with an electric roller door, are just some of the extra inclusions on offer.

You will love living so close to schools, parks and a host of amenities along with Noosa Hospital and the bustling Noosa Civic shopping precinct. The iconic Gympie Terrace and Noosa Heads are within easy reach as is the recently revamped Noosa Junction with vibrant restaurants and dining options to explore. ●

RARITY FOR A SELECT FEW

Tallow Residences offer private and protected bushland tranquility with all the lifestyle advantages of living in the heart of Noosa. Due to demand the final six luxury, home-size apartments are available for sale. This truly is a once-in-life-time opportunity to secure your piece of this very rare and unique corner of Noosa.

To find out more, visit www.tallowresidences.com.au or call 1300 10 10 50 for more information. Display apartment open by appointment.

945 Neusa Vale Road, Kin Kin 3 3 4 104 acres

Tucked away in the Noosa Hinterland in the serene countryside of Kin Kin, “Greenfields” is a rural retreat offering the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience.

• Immaculately restored Queenslander home

• 5-bay steel machinery shed + workshop

• 7 fully fenced separate paddocks + water troughs + central laneway

• Large dam + spring-fed lagoon - an abundance of water

• Timber entertainment pavilion + pontoon overlooking lagoon

• Vegetable garden, mobile chook wagon, parterre orchard and citrus grove.

• Quality pastures - carrying capacity 40 head of cattle

Auction (onsite) 3 June 2023 at 2pm

View - Saturday 13 May 2:00-3:00pm

Agent Rebecca Osenton - 0427 462 764

rebecca.osenton@raywhite.com

BLUE-CHIP SEAVIEW

TIGHTLY held by the same family for 30 years, as their beloved home, is this charming double storey residence boasting an absolute beachfront position, elevated above the dunes at the northern end of Seaview Terrace, just 40-metres to beach access.

Perfectly positioned on the block to maximise privacy, spectacular ocean views, natural light, and gentle sea breezes; this is beachfront resplendence that will truly make your jaw drop and has to be personally experienced to fully appreciate its splendour and magic - you literally catch your breath on entry to this home with your eyes immediately drawn to the ocean…so close you can almost touch it.

The home itself comprises three bedrooms, three bathrooms, separate living areas including a delightful, shuttered sunroom at entry, modern kitchen with ocean view, expansive upper and lower decks showcasing white water views encompassing sand, surf, and Noosa National Park (Lion’s Head), plus single lock

HOME ESSENTIALS

up garage with extra storage and onsite parking for additional vehicles including space for boat/trailer.

Meticulously cared for and maintained by its owners, making cherished memories with family members and friends. You can feel the love throughout, it has a warm, welcoming ambience that envelops you and makes all who visit feel so at ‘home.’

Features include raked ceilings in upper level and hardwood timber floors, plantation shutters, split system air-conditioning in master bedroom, stone benches in kitchen, quality appliances, servery stacker windows to deck, fireplace, dual vanities and separate shower and bath in ensuite, roll down blinds on deck for all-weather alfresco relaxation, and generous storage.

The floor plan facilitates excellent separation of living, with each level having its own external access; it’s the complete beach holiday home with a huge rumpus area under for family members to stay, with two bedrooms, including an ensuited guest bedroom, and its own patio area with

glorious ocean views.

Located at the off-leash dog friendly end of the beach, those canine family members will love it here as much as their humans. Noosa National Park with its scenic walking trails leading to a variety of picturesque coves including Alexandria Bay, is at the end of the street (just metres away), and its approximately a 15 minute walk to Sunshine Beach Surf Club and the village hub with boutique dining and retail.●

Address: 62 Seaview Terrace, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Rob Spencer 0408 710 556 and Pip Covell 0418 714 744, SUNSHINE BEACH REAL ESTATE

NOOSABEACHSIDEBOUTIQUEREALTORS

SUNSHINEBEACHREALESTATE

10/9SELENESTREET SUNRISEBEACH

ThisspaciouspenthouseinCostaBella,offeredtothemarketfor thefirsttimebyoriginalowner,showcasesgloriousoceanviews fromitsexpansivebalconies,anditsprizedeasterlyaspectinvites inanabundanceofnaturallightwhilstcirculatinggentlesea breezesthroughout.

•Stunningviews

•Highceilings,Expansivealfrescoliving

•3bedrooms+office,2bathrooms,Stylishnewstonekitchen

•230-metrestothebeach+shortwalktopopularcafé

BlackMountain

Saturday13thMay

11.00-11.30am23FoambarkPlace522OffersOver$1,250,000 Hinternoosa0422923851

BoreenPoint

Saturday13thMay

9.30-10.00am17ToolaraSreet333$1,895,000Hinternoosa0415111370

CartersRidge

Saturday13thMay

12.30-1.15pmLot2SkyringCreekRoad---OffersOver$900,000Hinternoosa0437346256

12.30-1.15pm47HilaryRoad32-OffersOver$1,500,000Hinternoosa0437346256

CoolumBeach

Saturday13thMay

1.00-1.30pm107GrandviewDrive432ContactAgentLagunaRealEstate0434236110

Cooran

Saturday13thMay

10.00-10.45am11BunderraWay126$1,150,000Hinternoosa0437346256

Cooroy

Saturday13thMay

9.30-10.00am13StrakerDrive422OffersOver$1,299,000Hinternoosa0415111370

10.00-10.30am19BartholomewCourt422OffersOver$1,280,000Hinternoosa0415111370

10.00-10.30am91StrakerDrive432AuctionHinternoosa0422923851

12.30-1.00pm9SwiftDrive321OffersOver$1,295,000Hinternoosa0415111370

Doonan

Saturday13thMay

11.00-11.30am357DukeRd4314AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

Eumundi

Saturday13thMay

1.30-2.00pm49BallRoad533AllOffersConsideredHinternoosa0415111370

LakeMacDonald

Saturday13thMay

10.00-10.45am10KamalaDrive523OffersOver$1,395,000Hinternoosa0404344399

11.00-11.30am10PineTreeDriveWest422AuctionHinternoosa0415111370

MarcusBeach

Saturday13thMay

1.00-1.30pm51TristaniaDr663$8,300,000TomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

NoosaHeads

Friday12thMay

11.00-11.30am21/42HastingsSt221$2,300,000TomOffermannRealEstate0414367282

12.00-12.30pm4/42HastingsSt331$3,150,000TomOffermannRealEstate0414367282

2.00-2.45pm313/2SedgelandDrive322ByNegotiationCentury21ConollyHayGroup0411644254

Saturday13thMay

10.00-10.30am3/4PezaCourt2+2-$2,850,000LagunaRealEstate0407379893

10.30-11.00am6/13-17ViewlandDrive221AUCTIONReed&Co. EstateAgents0438695505

11.00-11.30am5/8SerenityCl332$2,950,000TomOffermann RealEstate0448966867

11.00-11.30am6/16KatharinaStreet211PriceGuide$1.195MillionRichardson&WrenchNoosa54474499

11.00-11.30am804/100ResortDrive221ByNegotiationCentury21ConollyHayGroup0411644254

11.30-12.00pm12/2-10BanksiaAvenue321ContactAgentCoastalNoosa0422674190

12.00-12.30pm313/2SedgelandDrive322ByNegotiationCentury21ConollyHayGroup0411644254

12.00-12.30pm1/6AnglerSt322AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0417600840

12.00-12.30pm14/2-10BanksiaAve221$1,350,000TomOffermannRealEstate0423726639

1.00-1.30pm2214/15LakeviewRise322BUYERSGUIDE$2,150,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

1.00-1.30pm21/5QuambyPl221AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0417600840

1.00-1.30pm511/6SedgelandDrive322BUYERSGUIDE$1,300,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

2.00-2.30pm26WaranaStreet332AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

3.00-3.30pm13HabitatPlace423BYNEGOTIATIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Wednesday17thMay

11.00-11.30am511/6SedgelandDrive322BUYERSGUIDE$1,300,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

12.00-12.30pm6/13-17ViewlandDrive221AUCTIONReed&Co. EstateAgents0438695505

2.30-3.00pm36BanksiaAvenue322AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

4.00-4.30pm26WaranaStreet332AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

4.00-4.30pm1/6AnglerSt322AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0417600840

NoosaSprings

Friday12thMay

12.00-12.30pm110/61NoosaSpringsDriv322$1.755mCoastalNoosa0422674190

Saturday13thMay

10.30-11.00am110/61NoosaSpringsDriv322$1.755mCoastalNoosa0422674190

11.00-11.45am706a/61NoosaSpringsDr332$4.6millionJoe LangleyRealEstate0417753961

12.00-12.45pm154/61NoosaSpringsDr322$1.8millionJoeLangleyRealEstate0419883499

Noosaville

Thursday11thMay

12.00-12.30pm10/221GympieTerrace221O/O$1,300,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0407379893

Friday12thMay

12.00-12.30pm10/221GympieTerrace221O/O$1,300,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0407379893

Saturday13thMay

9.30-10.30am39/67GibsonRoad211AuctionLagunaRealEstate0411328488

10.00-10.45am23AquamarineCircuit422PriceGuide$1.999MillionRichardson&WrenchNoosa54474499

10.00-10.30am65LakeEntranceBlvd422PriceGuide$1.3MillionRichardson&WrenchNoosa54474499

10.00-10.30am16StarboardAve422$1,520,000TomOffermannRealEstate0468922519

10.00-10.30am12/164NoosaParade211BYNEGOTIATIONReed& Co.EstateAgents0424610414

11.00-11.30am13/184GympieTerrace11+1O/O$725,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0407379893

11.00-11.30am5/2BarbadosCres211$1,200,000TomOffermannRealEstate0468922519

11.00-11.30am41DolphinCres532$5,500,000TomOffermann RealEstate0407708860

12.00-12.30pm9/76HiltonTerrace221O/O$1,200,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0407379893

12.30-1.00pm14SilkwoodDrive422BYNEGOTIATIONReed&Co. EstateAgents0433641158

1.00-1.30pm20/221-227GympieTce221AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0423726639

2.00-2.30pm12/144NoosaPde321$2,480,000TomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

2.00-2.30pm3/11MunnaCres211$930,000TomOffermannReal Estate0423726639

Tuesday16thMay

12.00-12.30pm10/221GympieTerrace221O/O$1,300,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0407379893

Wednesday17thMay

11.00-11.30am13/184GympieTerrace11+1O/O$725,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0407379893

12.00-12.30pm9/76HiltonTerrace221O/O$1,200,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0407379893

1.00-1.30pm39/67GibsonRoad211AuctionLagunaRealEstate0411328488

NoosaWaters

Saturday13thMay

10.00-10.30am17ShorehavenDrive423PRICEGUIDE$5,000,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955

PeregianBeach

Saturday13thMay

10.00-10.45am14LoriletStreet322ByNegotiationCentury 21ConollyHayGroup0401807697

11.00-11.30am6PelicanSt321AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

12.00-12.30pm9TernSt321PriceGuide$2,550,000TomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

Wednesday17thMay

11.00-11.30am6PelicanSt321AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

SunriseBeach

Friday12thMay

3.00-3.30pm24NewfieldStreet532AUCTIONReed&Co.Estate Agents0438695505

Saturday13thMay

10.00-10.30am5/12AdvancePl311$950,000TomOffermannRealEstate0407708860

10.00-10.45am2/24VenturaStreet221ContactAgentSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

10.30-11.00am49OreallaCrescent433EXPRESSIONSOFINTERESTReed&Co.EstateAgents0407194146

11.00-11.45am10/9SeleneStreet321ContactAgentSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

11.45-12.30pm24NewfieldStreet532AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

12.00-12.30pm56NetherbyRs42-$1,950,000TomOffermannRealEstate0411122331

SunshineBeach

Saturday13thMay

11.00-11.30am9OceaniaCres432AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0437447804

11.00-11.45am1/20WeybaStreet331ByNegotiationCentury 21ConollyHayGroup0401807697

11.00-11.45am1/21HendersonSt321ContactAgentSunshine BeachRealEstate0754472999

12.00-12.45pm6/21HendersonStreet221ContactAgentSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

12.00-12.30pm2/7WeybaSt221$1,650,000TomOffermannRealEstate0437447804

Tewantin

Friday12thMay

5.00-5.30pm91ReadSt438$2,595,000OneAgencyNoosa0417021713

Saturday13thMay

10.00-10.30am289MoorindilSt456ContactAgentTomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

10.00-10.30am91ReadSt438$2,595,000OneAgencyNoosa0417021713

11.00-11.30am3NoosaBanksDrive424O/O$1,585,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0491185774

11.00-11.30am117GriffithAvenue422O/O$995,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0411328488

12.00-12.30pm9FinneyCourt532+PresentAllOffersLaguna RealEstate0411328488

1.00-1.30pm8TroonCourt412ByNegotiationCentury21ConollyHayGroup0411644254

1.30-2.00pm2CooroibahCrescent422AuctionRichardson&WrenchNoosa54474499

Wednesday17thMay

11.00-11.30am3NoosaBanksDrive424O/O$1,585,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0491185774

12.00-12.30pm9FinneyCourt532+PresentAllOffersLaguna RealEstate0411328488

12.00-12.30pm289MoorindilSt456ContactAgentTomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

Tinbeerwah

Saturday13thMay

9.30-10.00am12SmithsRoad422OFFERSOVER$1,695,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

WeybaDowns

Saturday13thMay

1.00-1.30pm200EumarellaRoad424O/O$1,650,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0411328488

AuctionDiary

Cooroy

Friday2ndJune

12.00-12.00pm91StrakerDrive432AuctionHinternoosa0422923851

Doonan

Saturday20thMay

1.00-1.30pm357DukeRd4314AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

LakeMacDonald

Saturday20thMay

2.00-2.00pm10PineTreeDriveWest422AuctionHinternoosa 0415111370

NoosaHeads

Saturday13thMay

10.00-10.30am11LittleCoveRd---AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0417600840

Saturday20thMay

12.00-12.30pm21/5QuambyPl221AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0417600840

Saturday27thMay

1.00-1.30pm1/6AnglerSt322AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0417600840

Noosaville

Saturday20thMay

1.00-1.30pm39/67GibsonRoad211AuctionLagunaRealEstate0411328488

SunshineBeach

Saturday20thMay

11.00-11.15am6ElandaStreet533AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0438259956

Saturday27thMay

12.00-12.30pm9OceaniaCres432AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0437447804

A RARE GEM - NOOSA LAKESIDE SANCTUARY

EXPERIENCE the ultimate waterfront living and enjoy the breathtaking beauty and tranquillity of the natural environment.

A wonderful and rare opportunity to secure your own private acreage with spectacular lake views.

This delightful, original home nestled amongst 5 acres is only one of 12 residences positioned with lake frontage and offers you a serene refuge away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life but still convenient proximity to local amenities.

The home consists of 2 bedrooms and a sunroom that could be a 3rd bedroom, hobby room or home office plus 2 bathrooms along with a double garage and is sited well back from the road providing optimal privacy.

The internal atrium with an array of tropical plants and water features along

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with the excellent indoor/outdoor flow of the home adds to the ambience.

Catch the morning sun from the eastern side alfresco area and relax on the rear patio in the evenings and admire the glorious sunsets.

The combination of native plants, trees and cleared land offer a striking landscape.

The property offers a range of possibilities….you can use as your holiday home, work from home or add value by extending the existing home or constructing an additional larger home on the allotment. (Subject to Council approval).

Enjoy a BBQ lakeside or grab a kayak and venture further down the Noosa river.

The property’s superb location is minutes to Tewantin’s main shopping precinct and the cosmopolitan Noosa river restaurants. ●

Address: 410 Lake Cooroibah Road, COOROIBAH Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage

Contact: Chris Forde 0411 328 488, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

NOW PRICED FOR IMMEDIATE SALE

CAST your fishing line out directly from your deck and land your catch on the pure sandy beach in front.

This is an outstanding parcel of real estate which takes in fabulous water views in three directions. With only one neighbour and a pretty parkland adjacent this townhouse offers complete privacy.

Light filled and featuring high raked ceilings, creating a wonderful airflow throughout.

Offering two bedrooms, plus a third bed/living area which flows directly to the waterfront deck. The kitchen and living areas are located on the mid level and take in extraordinary views.

Canoeing, boating fishing crabbing all from your waterfront deck, what a wonderful lifestyle.

An easy flat stroll to Hastings Street and Laguna Bay, with Ricky’s restaurant a mere 200 metres away.

Solid low maintenance construction, allowing for low body corporate fees.

Noosa Sound is highly regarded as one of Australia’s best performing real estate locations.

This is an opportunity to realise a brilliant lifestyle and investment in one exciting package! ●

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Address:

IMMACULATE NOOSA BANKS RESIDENCE

IMMACULATE Noosa Banks Residence on 1501 sqm Perfect Noosa lifestyle on one easy level.

Generous covered alfresco entertainment area beside pool.

Easy indoor/outdoor flow with absolute privacy.

Versatile 12 x 5 shed - think camper, caravan, boat, home office.

2 car garaging, 6 car spaces,

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2 separate driveways.

8.8 kW solar system, air-conditioning and fans.

Established manicured tropical gardens.

Close to Tewantin CBD, schools, shopping and golf.

An immaculate home in every wayjust move in and enjoy. ●

Address: 3 Noosa Banks Drive, TEWANTIN Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage

Contact: Chrissie Baker 0491 185 774, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

• Waterfrontlivinginfabulous“TheEntranceNoosaWaters”

• Livingareaonlowerlevelleadstoaprivatecourtyard

• Kitchenfeaturesstonebenchtopsandmodernappliances

• Kitchen&dining flowtospaciousdeckoverlookingthewater

• Complexboastslushgardens,pools,jettiesandvisitorparking

• ShortwalktoGympieTerraceandNoosaRiverforeshore

• 10minutedrivetoHastingsStreetandNoosaMainBeach

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• Stunning180°oceanviews,8minwalktoCoolumBeach

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• 2largelivingareas,2covereddeckswithbreathtakingviews

• Expansiveoceanviewsthroughouteverywindowinthehome

• Immaculateturnkeyreadyhomewithasoothingcolourpalate

• Kitchen:largepantry,moderncabinetry,andstonebenchtops

• Openplandining,loungeleadingtoanexpansivecovered deck

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• Privatelylocatedwithinthisboutiquegatedcomplex

• Gardens,poolandthewaterfronteasilyaccessible

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