Noosa Today - 9th June 2023

Rally for Glossies

Margie Maccoll

With megaphone in hand Spencer Hitchen led a rally and march on Monday 5 June, World Environment Day, to protest the clearing of a five hectare wallum habitat, identified as a priority feed area for endangered Glossy Black Cockatoos, earmarked for clearing by BlueCare for a 122-home retirement village.

“We’ve been trying to save this Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat for about five years now. It’s important to come and make a stand,“ Spencer, 12, said to about 60 supporters who joined the protest at Sunrise Beach.

“The Uniting Church has already destroyed 0.8 hectares of this endangered forest and now intends to destroy the remaining 5 hectares,“ he said.

“The trees that they have planted to offset the loss of the critical habitat will take more than a decade to mature. The Glossies are fussy eaters so there is no guarantee that they will choose to feed on the offset trees. Furthermore, the offset trees are planted on a contaminated dump site.“

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Qld Day honours

Noosa celebrated Queensland Day on Tuesday 6 June by recognising those in the community who go above and beyond, giving their time and expertise freely to improve the lives of others.

More than 120 people gathered at The J to honour 51 incredible volunteers at the Noosa Electorate Queensland Day Awards, as St Teresa’s Catholic College Concert Band kicked off proceedings with an array of songs and MC Richard Hansen announced the award winners.

“This is a day for our incredible volunteers who often go unnoticed, yet are the beating

heart of our community,“ Noosa MP Sandy Bolton.

“Through their actions, they touch our lives daily, whether we are aware of it or not.

“This is an annual event that I look forward to every year. We get to acknowledge those who deserve it the most, as well hear their stories, which inspire us to transfer their generosity into our own lives, and then onto others - for us to do better.

“From working with children and our elderly, to our wildlife and furry friends, to fighting fires to keep us safe as well those who provide

entertainment and cultural experiences that are so important to the fabric of our community.“

Among the awardees were Business Mentoring Noosa founding father Julien Cann, Cooroy Area Residents Association president and the voice of Cooroy Rod Ritchie, Roslyn Leslie, a Wildlife Volunteers Association volunteer for 20 years and Save Sunrise Glossies advocate Spencer Hitchen.

Some of the sporting volunteers included long-serving Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club’s Greg Bain and Rohan Ramsden who has committed more than 20 years to the

Dolphins, Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club’s Des Mabbott and Chris Mitchell, Noosa Water Polo’s Paul Coolican, Marc Bright, who has been teaching All Abilities Golf for the past 10 years and Pomona Pony Club’s Catherine Magick. Des Bowes of Cooroy Horse and Pony Club volunteers to encourage young people to enjoy their horses. He drives from Maryborough to Cooroy every fortnight to help out at the musters. And Johnny Gooderham was acknowledge for his outstanding contribution to Sunshine Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.

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Spencer Hitchen leads a protest against clearing of a wallum habitat at Sunrise Beach for a retirement village development.

Picture: ROB MACCOLL

TV GUIDE pages 21 - 24

LETTERS page 30

LIVE pages 32-34

SPORT pages 40-43

Backing Mardi Gras

Diversity and inclusion are high priorities for Sunshine Coast Council. That’s why during National Pride Month (June), council will be showing its support at Sunshine Coast Mardi Gras. Sunshine Coast Council chief executive officer Emma Thomas said council was committed to being a respectful and inclusive employer and champion of diversity and inclusivity.

“Council employees launched an internal Pride Network on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) in May, to show support to staff,’’ Ms Thomas said.

“Council is also taking part in the Sunshine Coast Mardi Gras event happening on 10 June.

“Representatives from council’s Pride Network and allies will be sharing information about the benefits of a career with council and supporting diversity and inclusion in the region.

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“If you’re attending the Mardi Gras event, be sure to see our council team.

“Our amazing people create long lasting positive impact for our community. If you want to shape the region for the future, join the team.

“You’ll be respected here at council and your difference will be valued.”

Event details:

What: Sunshine Coast Mardi Gras.

Where: Banana Bender Pub, Aussie World, Frizzo Rd, Palmview.

When: Saturday 10 June.

Coast’s beach clean on ‘humpback highway’

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium is hosting its annual SEA LIFE TRUST Global Beach Clean this weekend in line with World Oceans Day and the inaugural Mooloolaba whale welcoming weekend.

The beach clean on Mooloolaba beach will run from 10am - 12pm as part of an exciting ‘whale welcoming weekend’.

Locals and visitors are encouraged to join hands to make a positive impact on the environment and protect our delicate marine environments from the plague of plastics.

Working closely with Visit Sunshine Coast and other local businesses, the hope is to create a milestone event that will become a tradition for years to come.

The fun begins at The Wharf with the bell tolling to announce the start of whale season, an onsite broadcast with Hot 91 FM from 10am to 1pm, Whale Tail paddle formation by the Mooloolaba Surf Lifesaving Club Paddlers, fun prizes and giveaways, specially-brewed Blackflag Brewing Whale Tail Pale Ale for sale plus free entry for kids at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast.

Quinn Clarke, general manager at SEA

LIFE Sunshine Coast, said,“With more than 22,000 humpback whales expected to pass by the Sunshine Coast during this year’s migration, the SEA LIFE TRUST global beach clean couldn’t have come at a more significant time. This is the perfect opportunity to highlight the impact pollution is having on our oceans and get the community involved in making a real difference.”

Graham McGrath, director at the SEA LIFE TRUST, said, “It’s more important than ever that we work together to help protect our world’s oceans, which are the engines of our climate and produce half of the air we need to breathe. By looking after our seas, we’re looking after ourselves and our children’s futures – not forgetting all the marine life within it.

“With each person around the world who joins this terrific event and makes one small drop in the ocean, together we all make a giant wave of positive change!”

Event Details:

What: SEA LIFE TRUST Global Beach Clean

When: Saturday 10 June 10am - 12pm

Where: Mooloolaba Beach

Cost: FREE

Time: Family friendly from 5 – 8pm, event continues as 18+ from 8.30pm. For more information, tickets and program visit sunshinecoastmardigras.com/

Grants, grants and more grants dominated Noosa Council meetings this week.

Climate change, environment and community grants along with Regional Arts Development funds were on the agenda.

Money for solar power was on the minds of several organisations applying for climate change funding including the Kin Kin Community Group, Cooroy Noosa Genealogical and Historical Society, SevGen Indigenous corporation, Permaculture Noosa and Zero Emissions Noosa and all look likely to receive some funds.

When it comes to the environment the majority of the pie looks set to go to Noosa Landcare for the continuing Keep it in Kin Kin project and Cat’s Claw weed crusade and Tourism Noosa for Plastic Free Noosa campaign.

NICA look set to receive funding for rehabilitation work at Girraween Nature Refuge while the Noosa Environment Educational Hub has been recommended for money to deliver a program of foreshore management best practice education.

Among the art funding being considered is a grant for singer Sari Abbott to record a new single, the chance for fashion designer Teddie McRitchie to showcase his garments at New York Fashion Week and a recording for band Hat Fitz and Cara.

Community grants applicants Pomona Arts look set to receive money to renovate their green room and Noosa Croquet Club may receive funds to renovate their courts for national competitions.

Sports are also catered for with money recommended for various projects for Noosa Boardriders Club, Kin Kin Community Group, Noosa Triathletes, Noosa Pickleball, Peregian Beach SLSC, Tewantin Noosa Cricket Club, Noosa Rugby Union Club and Pomona-Cooran Amateur Rugby League Football Club. Final decisions on grant funding will be made at Council’s Ordinary meeting later this month

- Margaret Maccoll

The fun begins at The Wharf with the bell tolling to announce the

Sunshine Coast Council employees show their support as council’s Pride Network Group launches.

Noosa wants nude beach

A police crackdown on nudists at Alexandria Bay, media reports and a flurry of emails from locals and visitors led Noosa MP Sandy Bolton to ask residents what they really thought about making A-Bay a legal clothingoptional beach.

Staff at Ms Bolton’s electorate office initiated a survey, advertised it on social media, to newsletter subscribers, in local newspapers and radio, and ran it from 4-24 May asking just two questions:

1. Would you support Queensland laws changing to allow for legalised clothing optional beaches?

2. Would you support Alexandria Bay at Noosa National Park as a legalised clothing optional beach in Queensland?

There were 1545 respondents, 572 from outside the electorate which were discarded, leaving 973 from Noosa residents.

The response to both questions was an overwhelming yes.

More than 84 per cent or 820 respondents said yes to legalising clothing optional beaches in Queensland and of those 820 more than 96 per cent or 733 residents said yes to Alexandria Bay becoming a legal clothing optional beach.

From those who said no, a common theme emerged that clothing optional beaches attracted predators and increased lewd behaviour, leading to safety issues.

Electorate staff have sought information on these concerns raised from states that host clothing optional beaches.

The survey included information on clothing optional beaches in Australia, as follows.

Historically, Alexandria Bay, situated in a fairly isolated location and not well known to visitors, has been an unofficial nudist beach for more than five decades. With the increased popularity of Noosa National Park and the coastal walking track, A-Bay has attracted more visitors.

There are currently no legalised clothing free, clothing optional, or nudist beaches in Queensland (or Tasmania).

It is an offence to be on a public beach in these two states without any clothing. People doing so can be charged in Queensland with wilful exposure or public nuisance.

Legalised clothing optional beaches have existed in other states and territories since 1975.

Noosa police recently conducted an operation at Alexandria Bay, in response to reports of lewd behaviour. The operation resulted in charges of wilful exposure for a number of residents.

“As an Independent MP, it is important for Sandy to hear directly from constituents, as

she does not simply adopt the ideology or beliefs of any particular political party, nor her own views, instead strives to represent the diversity of the Noosa electorate,“ the survey stated.

After conducting the survey, Ms Bolton sent a Question on Notice to the Police Minister, asking whether he will commit to reviewing the operation of wilful exposure laws (regarding clothing optional beaches) in Queensland, as well the Local Government Minister, or provide the rationale as to why not.

The responses to matters raised by the office

will be posted to Ms Bolton’s Noosa 360 site.

People wishing to advocate on the issue with the relevant Ministers were advised to email them and cc the Noosa office at noosa@ parliament.qld.gov.au

Email addresses for Police Minister Mark Ryan is police@ministerial.qld.gov.au and for Local Government Minister Steven Miles is premier@ministerial.qld.gov.au

Participants outside the Noosa State Electorate were advised to send their views to their local Queensland MP as any changes to current legislation would require a majority vote of MPs in Queensland Parliament.

Risby-Jones reportedly released from Indonesian jail

A Noosa man accused of going on a drunken, naked rampage in a conservative Indonesian province has reportedly been released from jail.

ABC Radio said on Wednesday 7 June that Bodhi Risby-Jones, 23, had “struck a deal with the man’s family to avoid the case going to court”.

ABC Radio said Mr Risby-Jones went through a restorative justice process to resolve the case, reportedly paying $25,000 to his alleged victim.

He was quoted as saying he would “like to thank the prosecutors for helping me, I’d like to thank the police and everyone who helped us finalise and finish the deal so I could go home”.

The carpenter was detained in late April

near a surf resort in Aceh province after he allegedly emerged naked from his hotel room and chased and struck people in the street, including a fisherman who needed stitches in his leg, Simeulue police chief Jatmiko said, according to Indonesian media.

Appearing under police guard after his arrest, Mr Risby-Jones said he felt like he was not himself and was “possessed“ during the incident.

“It was not a good feeling. It was not myself. I’m normally a nice guy,“ he said in an interview broadcast on ABC TV.

Aceh operates under a Sharia-based legal system and alcohol consumption is banned.

If he had been charged with assault and was found guilty, he would have faced a prison sentence of up to five years in Aceh. Bodhi Risby-Jones.

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Noosa residents back a legal clothing optional beach at A-Bay.

Honours for our volunteers

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Also recognised were Katie Rose Cottage Hospice volunteers Kathleen Bolt, Bob Lennox and Mark Sweeney, Kin Kin Community Group’s Rilka Stone, Kate Hart, who has volunteered with Noosa Alive for more than 20 years, and Heather Manders, Pomona King of the Mountain volunteer since 2008.

The Noosa Shire Museum has benefitted from the work of president Anne Coombes and Andy and Isobel Perry who were recognised as well as Susan Hafey who has volunteered for more than 20 years at Pomona State School.

In partnership with major sponsors, Cooroy RSL and Noosa Today, Ms Bolton thanked the awardees, presenting them with a Queensland Day medallion and Certificate of Appreciation.

“It gives me great pride to continue the tradition of presenting these awards - celebrating this day, these amazing people, and our community with you,“ she said.

“It is fantastic that these two local businesses continue to recognise the immense value of our volunteer community by providing support for the awards, and I thank them wholeheartedly.“

There are many more deserving volunteers in our community. If you know someone who donates their time and expertise for the good of our community, nominate them for an award next year.

For more information, visit sandybolton. com/qld-day-awards

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton and Barrie Adams from Cooroy RSL.

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton and Des Bowes from Cooroy Horse and Pony Club.

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton and Rod Ritchie from Cooroy Area Residents Association.

St Teresa’s Catholic College Concert Band.

Marc Bright, Molly Hine and Bob Noble of All Abilities Golf.

Amanda and Paul Coolican of Noosa Water Polo and Alasdair Scott.

Wendy and Des Mabbott, Chris and Ken Mitchell and Jane Harris of Noosa Outriggers Canoe Club.

Ada Medak of Friends of Kinaba with Charlie, Stephanie Haslam of Urban Wildlife Gardens and Tony Haslam.

Amanda Fortington of Salvation Army Noosa with Tony and Nikki Crossin

Matt Gluyas from Salvation Army Noosa with Michele Lipner of OzHarvest.

Protest to save Glossies

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Queensland Conservation Council land care campaigner Natalie Frost told the group they shouldn’t have to stand up for the wallum habitat, part of the last remaining 200 hectares, but they were there “because our Federal and State laws are flawed“.

Natalie said sadly it was not an isolated case with 400,000 hectares of land being cleared each year in Queensland, most of it unregulated.

“It’s very important we are here to protect Lot 9,“ she said.

BlueCare said it had approval from Noosa Council and State and Commonwealth governments to start construction of a retirement village, comprised of 122 independent living retirement homes on the site at Lot 9, Grasstree Court.

“This forms part of the Sunrise Beach Village by BlueCare precinct, combining aged care (currently under construction on Lot 6 on the opposite side of the road) and retirement living, providing much needed accommodation for the growing local population,“ Uniting Care property project lead Michael Jorgensen stated in leaflets distributed to a few residents surrounding the development site.

However, despite council assurances of appropriate action, the community continues to question the use by council of staff-delegated authority, in a development of high significant interest to the community, to approve an offset site on a nearby former dump, that requires capping, as suitable when there is evidence to the contrary.

“The offset deal was approved as a “minor change” but without it the development could not proceed,“ retired barrister Barry Cotterell said.

Mr Cotterell said the evidence shows that in five years the seedlings would still only be two metres tall and many years away from being a possible food source for the endangered Glossy Black cockatoos that will be deprived of the trees they currently live off.

Wildlife scientist Dr Ellie Sherrard-Smith told the protest group in a recent study of more than 100 offset sites scientists found it could take hundreds or even thousands of years to recover the ecological health of a habitat.

She said habitats needed to be studied over

several years during different times of the year to identify all the species on a site before an offset site, intended to replicate the habitat, could be established.

There should be no net loss to the area, but that is never really the case, she said.

Dr Sherrard-Smith said it was important for the community to be heard and for govern-

ments to listen. Tim Rossi and Angela Whitbread told the protest they had supported a legal case to council, inspired by the environmental warriors to do their best.

“We are going on a journey. We are not giving up,“ Tim said.

“On World Environment Day we are fighting to the end.“

The protest group marched the length of Grasstree Court chanting including:

“Sunrise Glossies need their trees, Uniting Church stop your greed;

“On World Environment Day today, the endangered glossies are here to stay;

“Uniting Church it’s not about the money, I’m standing here with my mummy.”

Protestors march down Grasstree Court chanting slogans. Wildlife scientist Dr Ellie Sherrard-Smith

Tim Rossi and Angela Whitbread tell the group they haven’t lost battle until it’s over.

Tim Rossi says he will fight to the very end to save the wallum.

Supporters displayed messages on placards.

The protest group assembled at Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach to hear from speakers.

Protestors ended their march at the Uniting Church at the end of Grasstree Court.

Queensland Conservation Council land care campaigner Natalie Frost.

Kin Kin claims a Pink win

There was plenty of showmanship and just plain showing off at the annual Pink Stumps Day at Kin Kin Sportsground last Sunday when the Kin Kin Community took on the might of Noosa Council and won.

It was a close match with the final score 105 to 101 and a record breaking fundraising effort for the McGrath Foundation with more than $5000 raised.

There was fierce competition on the cricket field and all sorts of antics employed.

The Kin Kin Community even used starpower, enlisting the help of a few of their local celebrities including Jimmy and Tam, winners of the 2020 reality show, The Block, and chef Matt Golinski.

Former Kin Kin resident Noosa MP Sandy Bolton was umpire on the day delivering fair and animated decisions.

Event organiser Anita Poteri said everyone

had a “really good time“ and apart from a single downpour the rain stayed away from the game.

The game has become so popular there is now a waiting list to be on the Kin Kin team, she said.

Fundraising coordinator Wanda Jardine who was busy selling raffle tickets to the many prizes donated by local businesses said behind the excitement and festivities lay a cause close to their hearts.

“Many of us have been touched by the devastating impact of breast cancer on our loved ones,“ she said.

Funds raised on the day will go to the McGrath Foundation to provide specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses who offer physical, psychological, and emotional support free of charge to individuals and their families affected by breast cancer.

Putting on the pink.

Kin Kin was awash with pink for the Pink Stumps.

Pictures: ROB MACCOLL

He’s out.

Matt Golinski makes a run for it.

It’s that direction.

What’s going on here?

Sandy calls it.

Pink confusion.

That’s real style.

It’s mine, no, it’s mine.

All eyes on the ball.

Decade of wear for TAFE

By Margie Maccoll

After sitting idle for almost 10 years the future of theTewantinTAFE remains embroiled in negotiations while its exterior becomes degraded by graffiti and the buildings deteriorate.

However, Noosa MP Sandy Bolton said people would be excited to see its future plans once they could be disclosed.

The former TAFE site continues to be owned and managed by the Queensland Government under the control of the Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training (DYJESBT).

The Tewantin TAFE campus was constructed in 2004 by the Queensland Government, opened in 2006 with 716 students and shut in 2014 with 256 students, many studying offcampus.

Since 2014 it has mostly sat idle and been subject to vandalism and building deterioration.

Due to the work of Ms Bolton, council was provided with first option to purchase the site.

A flora and fauna assessment of the site commissioned by council identified suitable habitat for threatened species, including koala, glossy black cockatoo, vulnerable wallum frogs and endangered swamp crayfish.

Under the New Noosa Plan and State Koala Conservation Plan the site was identified as an area of biodiversity significance and a koala priority area, limiting future development to the existing cleared footprint of the former TAFE campus.

In 2018 council formally offered to purchase the site from the state for $1.7m with funds to be sourced from the Environment Levy and general cash reserves. The state disclosed that Native Title still applied to the site requiring the state to enter into an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) with the traditional owners, the Kabi Kabi people prior to the purchase proceeding.

A DYJESBT spokesperson said council withdrew its purchase offer in mid-2020 due to fi-

nancial impacts of Covid-19.

The spokesperson said in 2021, following council’s withdrawal, the department undertook an Expression of Interest process for proposals to reactivate the site.

“Consultation was undertaken with key community leaders and groups to guide the selection of the most suitable proponent which had the strongest alignment with community expectations, and negotiations with a preferred proponent are well advanced,“ the spokesperson said.

“The Queensland Government and DYJESBT respect the legal Native Title process that is well underway for this area, and as such any negotiations regarding the Tewantin TAFE site must take that process into account.

“We recognise the site’s value to the Traditional Owners and the local Tewantin community, and the opportunities it offers, which is why we are actively working to ensure a positive outcome for all.

“At the conclusion of these negotiations, the Expression of Interest process regarding

reactivating the site for the benefit of the region will continue.“

Ms Bolton said the community and successful proponents had displayed great patience over this very frustrating time.

“Although we are still unable to disclose further details, we are confident everyone will be excited to see their restoration plans for the site, and once we have permission to share these, we will do so as soon as possible.” she said.

Ms Bolton said any damages to the site should be reported to Policelink.

Police seek help in Hastings St robberies investigation

Police are appealing for public assistance following a robbery of a business in Noosa Heads on Wednesday morning, 31 May.

Initial investigations indicate at about 1.30am, a man smashed the front door of the Hastings Street business and took a quantity of products before leaving the scene.

Police are also investigating the break in of a second Hastings Street business which occurred around the same time, and believe the two incidents are linked.

Police have released CCTV of a person who may be able to assist with investigations.

Anyone with information about the person or either incident is urged to contact police.

Police are appealing for public assistance following a robbery of a business in Noosa Heads.

A gleaming TAFE building in years past. The Tewantin TAFE has sat idle for almost 10 years.

Recent TAFE photos show extensive graffiti across its surfaces.

Surfing Australia apology

By Abbey Cannan

Noosa Malibu club president Glen Gower says he accepts Surfing Australia’s apology after the club was wrongly accused of breaching prize money equality.

Theapologyfollowsaseriesofarticlesin the Courier Mail, slamming the club with the headline, Surfing Australia threaten Noosa Malibu club with expulsion over pay parity furore.

The story claimed the club broke Surfing Australia’s official rule book when they awarded Brazilian Augusto Olinto $718 for first place in the open division of the annual Noosa Logger competition, while the women’s winner Mason Schremmer was presented with $505.

Surfing Australia chief executive officer Chris Mater told the Courier Mail the unequal prize money was “categorically against Surfing Australia’s rules”.

“It’s pretty straightforward. We have a rule book that says clubs must offer equal prize money to men and women in events affiliated with Surfing Australia. We’ve asked the club to compensate the female winner and rectify the situation,” he said.

Noosa had run an open loggers event (open to men, women and juniors), women’s logger and an Open Old Mal (open to men, women and juniors).

Chris said he regretted making any comments that may have caused confusion and created backlash against the club and Surfing Queensland.

“I would like to offer my sincere apology to Noosa Malibu Club, its members and wider community,“ he said.

“I would also like to retract that I issued a ‘first and final warning’ and threatened to expel the club. The information I had at the time was wrong and I discovered that the club did not breach our rules.”

He reaffirmed Surfing Australia’s commitment to equal prize money for male and female competitors.

“Surfing Australia is committed to women’s surfing and supporting our female athletes. Two years ago, we updated our rule book to ingrain equal prize money

and continue to strive towards a more inclusive women’s surf culture. Our national rulebook covers all Surfing Australia, Surfing States, Boardrider clubs and any affiliated promoters of surfing events.”

Noosa Malibu club president Glen Gower reiterated their own commitment to promoting women in the sport.

“Our club was thrown under the bus for a week with these stories, and Surfing Australia has apologised, which we will fully accept,“ he said.

“We have more females surf in our events than any other event, bar the Noosa Festival, which is also owned by the club. We are a leader in equal rights for women and trying to promote women in surfing.“

Glen said they would absolutely be keeping the current event divisions in the future. “There’s no disparity in the divisions,“ he said.

“Women are able to enter the three open events. So they could potentially win all three events. Whereas if you’re a man or a junior you can only go in the two open events. That’s by way of us trying to promote women in sport because of the disparity in numbers, not so much in Noosa, but across Australia competing, so we’re trying to build those numbers up.

“We will continue to treat everyone on equal footing whilst promoting women and juniors in sport and we hope that every other club in Australia will continue down that path.“

The Courier Mail article stated that disappointed female competitors had approached the board of Noosa Malibu Club to make the prize money equal prior to the event; their concerns falling on deaf ears.

Longboarder Rose Locke, who came

third in the open women’s division, told the news site she thought the accounting method was flawed.

“I don’t agree with the pro rata system. It’s not equality, I believe there should be equal prize money,” Rose said.

Glen said, as the event organisers, both himself and his wife Darlene had not received any complaints.

“We had no one come to us. We had one lady ask about the prize money and she was told before the event, and she went ahead with entering,“ he said.

“It’s not men versus women because there are no men’s events. It’s essentially just a false narrative trying to create that atmosphere.

“Gone are the days of the men-dominant clubs, we love having the women and the kids in the club. They bring so much more to the club.“

Noosa Malibu Club’s Wrecks and Relics deadly serious surf comp.Good ole gals at Noosa Malibu Club’s Wrecks and Relics deadly serious surf comp.

Surfing Australia has apologised to Noosa Malibu Club after the club was wrongly accused of breaching prize money equality.

The Malibu Club president Glen Gower and his wife Darlene.

Salvos Thrive cup by cup

By Margie Maccoll

Thrive cafe, a new venture of Noosa Coolum Salvos, opened last week to deliver not only great coffee to customers but to empower a generation of kids, who don’t quite fit into mainstream schooling, to thrive.

Noosa Salvation Army’s Lieutenant Matthew Gluyas said it was thanks to the generosity of Harcourts Noosa which offered the Salvos their cafe on Weyba Road, Noosaville, that has enabled them to use it as a training component of their school program.

Each term, the Salvos provide a full time school program to eight students who are struggling in mainstream school.

The cafe will enable the students to obtain training in barista and hospitality, giving them experience in working in a cafe, gaining skills such as dealing with customers, food handling and taking orders.

“It’ll give them confidence and experience,“ Matt said.

“Profits raised will go into the school program.“

Joe Young, a local resident with a wealth of cafe experience, has come on board to coordinate the cafe and train the students.

Padre national sales manager Andrew Harris said Padre set up the cafe with the best available equipment and the best coffee beans.

He said it meant students would be using a trusted and respected brand and working on “high end“ equipment that would give them the knowledge to work in any local cafe.

Matt said with Noosa’s current shortage of baristas and hospitality workers their provision of training would help the kids gain some employment and be part of the solution to the community shortage.

In addition to their school program, the Salvos are working on a variety of programs to help the community.

As the Noosa residents face increasing costs the Salvos are receiving increasing calls for their help and they are happy to help.

“There’s a hidden but emerging working poor,“ Matt said. “It’s impacting people who have never had to seek help before. People who are already stretched are finding they need to come up and another $300 a week to cover costs.

“We want the community to know we are here for all people. There’s no shame in coming to see us.“

Matt said the Salvos recognise the need in the community and want to work with the community to find solutions.

“We need to own that need as a community. We can lead people out of this.“

Thrive cafe is on the corner of Weyba Road and Swan Street, Noosaville.

Commodore pulls up anchor as Coast Guard changes

By Jim Fagan

The move next year by the State Government to amalgamate Queensland Coast Guard and the Volunteer Marine Rescue Association doesn’t run up any flagpoles for salute by newly retired Commodore of the Sunshine Coast’s five flotillas, John Milland.

He said the new service would be called Marine Rescue Queensland and it would mean the end of the Coast Guard name.

“Some of our members are happy because they believe the government is going to give us our boats, our uniforms etc but the government is planning that fundraising will continue within flotillas.

“It might give us a boat or two, addressing capability. It might help us with essentials but the onus on us to go out and try to get money to keep going will still remain. It won’t be all beer and skittles.

“It will be a totally different organisation and what’s it going to achieve?

“We asked that question and we are told we would get a better infrastructure and capability. However, we’ve never failed to rescue or assist anyone where we have been activated.

“It will be end of our history, our heritage.”

John, who lives in Tewantin, hasn’t fully retired.

He is looking forward to continuing with “being on the boats and radio operator” with

the Noosa squadron.. the jobs he trained for when he joined 22 years ago.

He has been Commodore for six of those years, responsible for more than 500 volunteers servicing the boating and waterway communities in Noosa, Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Tin Can Bay and Sandy Straits.

John was an IT consultant before he and wife, Ann, came to Noosa in 2000.

He joined the Coast Guard as a radio operator (“I wanted to do something for the community”) worked on boats and was made Commander in 2011.

He is proud of the history of our local Coast Guard since it was founded in 1976.

“Some of our rescues have been satisfying because they have been so successful.

“In 2009 we were told that 36 children

were trapped by rising floodwaters in Noosa Everglades and we were tasked by police and National Emergency Service to effect an emergency rescue.

“Peter Brady and Graham Deece skippered two boats to Harry’s Hut to rescue the children and both men were awarded the National Commodore’s Gold Award.

“Later in the day a cutter captained by Patrick Odore was sent to help the crew of the 14-metre yacht Ausmaid which had rolled after being battered by a 11-metre wave off Double Island Point.

“The yacht’s injured skipper was airlifted to safety and Patrick was also awarded with the Commodore’s Gold Award.”

John said he was particularly proud of the Memorial Wall at Coast Guard headquarters at Munna Point which to date has earned about $500,000 for the flotilla.

“I set it up during my time as Commander. For four years I dealt with various organisations like Noosa Council, Sunshine Coast Council, Unitywater and the National Parks people to find a site, eventually realising the solution was right here in our own lease.”

“It is a very visible sign of what we believe we should be doing with the community. The support we get helps us to do the job we do in the marine safety area. Our partnership with the community is very important to us.”

John Milland has retired as Commander.

Joe Young, Lieutenant Matt Gluyas and Andrew Harris at Thrive cafe.

Micro-mobility our solution

The Noosa Shire is known globally for its breathtaking natural beauty and commitment to green initiatives, but the growing ugly issue of traffic congestion in recent years has cast a shadow over the idyllic region.

Both residents and tourists have voiced their concerns about the significant but tragic impact of traffic on daily life, including the inability to head to the local shops, drop kids off at school and the general overall enjoyment of the Noosa lifestyle.

According to a recent online survey conducted by Noosa Councillor Brian Stockwell, the traffic problem in Noosa is not limited to peak holiday seasons but persists year-round.

Alarmingly, half of the respondents reported that traffic congestion and the difficulty of finding parking spaces are negatively affecting their quality of life.

In addition to the inconvenience caused by

traffic congestion, there is a pressing need to address the environmental impact of transportation.

A report published last month by the Climate Council highlighted that Australia needs to reduce its reliance on private vehicles by more than half to meet global emission reduction targets by 2030. Currently, private vehicles account for 81 per cent of trips across the country, a number that needs to drop to 36 per cent in the next decade.

Fortunately, micro mobility offers a promising solution right here in the Noosa Shire.

Micro mobility, put simply, refers to the use of lightweight vehicles, particularly electric ones, for short-distance transportation. These include bicycles, e-bikes, electric scooters, electric skateboards, and more.

“By embracing micro mobility and reducing reliance on private vehicles, the Noosa

Shire community can significantly contribute to alleviating traffic congestion and the 33 per cent of emissions from transport”, said Anne Kennedy, chair of Zero Emissions Noosa.

To raise awareness about the benefits of micro mobility and promote sustainable transportation options within the community, ZEN, in partnership with the Noosa Council and the Noosa Junction Association, is presenting these options and more at the 2023 Noosa EV Expo and Street Fest.

Says Anne: “You are all invited to the Noosa EV Expo and Street Fest on Sunday 18 June, 10am – 2pm. We are closing Sunshine Beach Rd in Noosa Junction to again have that festival atmosphere for people to look, listen and learn about EV transport, test ride an e-bike or e-scooter to experience the convenience and eco-friendliness of micro mobility firsthand.

Listen to our speakers panel on buying and

owning an EV and more, talk with over 60 exhibitors of all types of EV transport – many different EV cars and all types of micro-mobility e transport. Talk with private EV owners about what it is like to own and drive an EV.”

For further information about the EV Expo and to register to attend this free community event, head to EV Expo webpage noosaevexpo. com.au/ As the region continues its commitment to environmental sustainability, initiatives like the Noosa EV Expo play a crucial role in shaping a greener, more liveable future for the region.

The expo’s aim is simple - to explore the evolving possibilities offered by micro mobility, so residents and visitors alike can help contribute and think of tangible solutions to create a more sustainable and traffic-free Noosa.

It can be as simple as riding a bike.

Noosa and Gympie Councils unite on managing waste

An MoU between Noosa and Gympie Councils aims to help find efficiencies in waste management and potential cost-sharing arrangements across the two councils.

Mayor Clare Stewart and her Gympie counterpart Glen Hartwig signed the deal last week.

Cr Stewart said waste management was a costly exercise for all councils.

“It makes economic sense to avoid duplication where we can and look to find better environmental outcomes and efficiencies,” she said.

“I am a staunch supporter of collaborating with our neighbouring councils to share knowledge, and share resources to find benefits for our ratepayers.

“This can potentially enhance resource

recovery industry across the two councils

service delivery of waste management.

“There are massive synergies in waste for all councils and working together can help Gympie achieve better environmental outcomes and investigate ways to deal with different aspects of waste in a collaborative way,” he said.

The MoU focuses on the key areas of infrastructure, procurement, knowledge sharing, and potential cost-sharing arrangements in future contracts.

Noosa chief executive officer Larry Sengstock said it was about creating a dialogue between the two councils.

tives,” he said.

Noosa Council is a member of the Council of Mayors South East Queensland (CoMSEQ) which has launched a waste management plan to tackle the war on waste.

Cr Stewart said CoMSEQ’s plan laid out a series of opportunities for SEQ Councils to work together to reduce waste gong to landfill.

“Seventy per cent of Queensland’s waste is processed through southeast Queensland, so we all have a shared ambition to find ways to improve recycling and identify resourcerecovery opportunities,” Cr Stewart said.

and maximise environmental, social and economic benefits.”

Gympie Mayor Hartwig said the MoU was a tangible step in being more effective in the

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“This doesn’t tie either council to any firm investments, but rather solidifies an already strong relationship we have with Gympie council staff and their elected representa-

Representatives from the two councils will meet regularly to discuss infrastructure projects and identify ways to turn waste into a resource and divert it away from landfill.

Scene from last year’s EV Expo.

Pictures: SUPPLIEDTrial ride on an e-scooter.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart and Gympie Mayor Glen Hartwig sign the MoU.

Avoid environmental ruin

In the wake of World Environment Day, Professor Ian Lowe will talk about his timely and topical book, Australia on the Brink: Avoiding Environmental Ruin, at Annie’s Books on Peregian on Saturday 17 June.

Ian is well-known to locals and all Australians who are concerned for our future, and he is happy to chat with interested people.

In 1996, the first independent national report on the state of Australia’s environment found that we faced serious problems.With increasing urgency, five subsequent reports declared those problems were all getting worse, each calling for immediate action to protect our future. The 2021 report determined that, ‘Overall, the state and trend of the environment of Australia are poor and deteriorating as a result of increasing pressures from climate change, habitat loss, invasive species, pollution and resource extraction,’ and warned of the dramatic impact on our health and living standards. It is now clearer than ever that the consequences of long-term inaction are upon us.

“Accelerating climate change and the loss of our unique biodiversity are the most obvious signs of the grim outlook for future generations of Australians. But the international trends are equally worrying, with quixotic economic systems casting doubt on the wisdom of running down our domestic production of essential goods and services in favour of a dependence on trade. It is no exaggeration to conclude that Australian society itself is at risk,” Professor Lowe said.

In Australia on the Brink, Ian Lowe argues that the essential first steps in addressing these threats are stabilising the global climate and protecting our local biota. “We must also change the emphasis of resource extraction from a damaging reliance on trade to improving our capacity to meet our own needs.This is

our best – perhaps our only – chance of restoring a sense of social stability, and the equality of opportunity that was once a hallmark of this country,” he said.

Professor Ian Lowe is uniquely qualified to tell this story, following a long career in univer-

sities, research councils and advisory groups. Lowe is the author of several books, including Living in the Hothouse (Scribe, 2005), A Big Fix (Black Inc., 2005), A Voice of Reason (UQP, 2010), Bigger or Better? (UQP, 2012) and The Lucky Country? (UQP, 2016). He is also the author of a 2006 Quarterly Essay on the prospects

for nuclear power in Australia, and a ‘flip book’ with Professor Barry Brook, giving the two sides of the argument.

Come down to Annies Book on Peregian at Peregian Village from 10am-noon on Saturday 17 June for the talk.

Meet Australia’s first Indigenous orthopaedic surgeon

Dr Anthony Murray could work anywhere in the world, such are his specialist orthopaedic surgical skills.

A proud Aboriginal Dharug man, he is the first Indigenous person to become an orthopaedic surgeon in Australia.

When a fledgling career in football was sidelined by a mid-match knee injury, destroying his dreams of playing professionally, Anthony set his sights on following in the footsteps of the orthopaedic surgeons who aided his recovery.

Anthony is passionate about ensuring healthcare is accessible to those who need it he sits on the Australian Orthopaedic Association Cultural Inclusion Working Group that aims to identify and work towards removing barriers to the provision of equitable healthcare.

He is also on the Royal Australian College of Surgeons Indigenous Health Committee that addresses barriers to Indigenous healthcare across Australia and, additionally, pro-

vides free surgical care to Indigenous youth as part of his Sporting Chance Foundation.

Using advanced techniques and the latest technology, Anthony specialises in anterior approach hip replacements, knee replacement surgery using robotics and augmented reality with 3D printing, arthroscopic knee surgery, and orthopaedic trauma surgery.

While he could work anywhere in the world, Anthony and his wife have chosen to live on the Sunshine Coast where they are raising their young family.

“My wife’s family lives on the Sunshine Coast and being Queenslanders, our plan was always to live here. We wanted to be more connected to our family, but also wanted a place to call home - where we could have a balanced lifestyle and where I could really get to know the community I work in,” Anthony said.

Anthony and his wife settled in the Noosa Hinterland and he provides care to patients from Noosa and the Sunshine Coast.

Dr Anthony Murray Orthopaedic Surgeon

Professor Ian Lowe speaking at a environmental rally.

Dr Anthony Murray is the first indigenous person to become an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Australia.

Good caring

Care Week at Good Shepherd Lutheran College is an important annual event focused on promoting a growth mindset through care and love for others.

It offers an opportunity for students, staff and the Good Shepherd community to take the time and reflect on the plight of others. This year’s focus was on the South Sudanese community in Northwest Africa, one of the many valuable programs being assisted through the Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS).

The theme of Care Week this year was Be Kind, Be Brave, Be Strong, which promoted resilience, kindness and empathy towards others. Students were also encouraged to engage in many activities that promoted the theme, such as taking a kindness pledge, participating in Storytime Express and attending the Mashed Theatre education productions centred around Well-Being.

College parents were also included in Care Week and invited to join guest speaker Marg Thorsborne, an international expert on relational approaches to behaviour management, for a workshop.

Principal Anthony Dyer said it was a great opportunity to have Ms Thorsborne speak with the parents.

“Her session focused on restorative practice, which is an effective approach to problem-solving positioning relationships at the centre,” he said.

Ms Thorsborne also unpacked the restorative philosophy adopted by the Good Shepherd school community, highlighting the benefits of working together to solve issues as they arise.

Student counsellor and CareWeek coordinator Marg Hall said the week gave college student leaders an opportunity to step up and lead.

“The student body thought of interesting, fun ways to generate funds for those less fortunate in our community as well as create op-

Golden ticket to choc fun

Last week saw The J alight with giant lollipops, colourful candy and even a marshmallow cow when Good Shepherd Lutheran College Performing Arts presented the timeless classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

movie, but also added in parts I didn’t see coming. My favourite was Grandpa Joe who made me laugh but they were all so good. So much singing and dancing. I can’t wait for the next one.”

College staff were able to catch up with colleagues at a breakfast.

portunities for students across the year levels to come together. Teachers and staff also felt the love as they were encouraged to spend quality time together at various activities and events including an elaborate early breakfast, after school activities or over a cup of tea at the Biggest Morning Tea,” she said.

“We understand that some families are struggling with the high cost of living, so it was heart-warming to see everyone unite to raise money for others in need. The Cancer Council will receive over $1200, funds raised through the Biggest Morning Tea and Junior Years Bake Sale and ALWS will continue their vital work with $1800 raised over the week.”

Care Week at Good Shepherd has always been about giving. This year, Be Kind, Be Strong and Be Brave was put into practice and felt across the entire campus. Students reached out to each other, staff connected, and parents were empowered.

The musical based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name, was a delightful trip down memory lane for cast and audience members.

The most famous factory in the world opened its doors and golden ticket winners entered Wonka’s mysterious and fantastical world of edible chocolate gardens, dancing Oompa Loompas (and dinosaurs) and ballet dancing squirrels.

The not so sweet story of chocolate and human imperfections was laid bare in the dispositions of the golden ticket winners.

Charlie Bucket and his family competed with other winners and their entourages showcasing big chorus numbers from around the world.

The Bucket family including the very funny Grandpa Joe, provided a loving contrast to the other winners, Augustus, Violet, Veruka and Mike.

Year four student Sienna enjoyed the night sharing, “The show was amazing! They told the story of Charlie, similar to the

Students from Year 8 to 12 and some talented younger students were fantastic in lead roles. The enthusiastic cast of 65 students with 30 lead roles also doubled as chorus members dancing and singing their way into a world of ‘pure imagination’.

The 16-piece band, under the direction of Antoni Bonetti, brought the score to life and even had some dancing horn moments.

Andrea Donovan, senior musical director and head of drama at Good Shepherd enjoyed bringing this well-loved story to the Noosa community.

“Students worked really hard and enjoyed being part of a musical community.We are so very grateful to everyone who helped bring the show to life, backstage, ushers, school staff and parents. As always, we thank our Noosa community for their support.”

Mr Dyer said, “While the production was visually and musically spectacular, it was also a celebration of what our talented young people can do when supported by staff, family and peers. Bravo to all.”

The most famous factory in the world opened its doors.

Noosa High’s diamond days

By Abbey Cannan

It was a week of reminiscing and celebrations as Noosa District State High School marked its 60 year anniversary.

They began with a formal parade on Tuesday 23 May, with students from the Pomona and Cooroy Campus packing the large multipurpose hall at the Cooroy site.

“This was the first time we had met together for a ceremonial occasion,” staff member Cathy Smith said.

“We were honoured to have Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart, Bill Sperring (deputy principal - 1979-’85), Ian Garvey (subject master 1979 and deputy principal 1995-2002), Liz Garbacz (student from 1967-’71, teacher 1982-2016 and parent), Keith Beveridge (student 1969 -1971 and 60th anniversary community member organiser) and Mark Tyler (school council chairperson and parent), join our celebrations.“

Ms Garbacz, Mr Garvey and Mr Sperring spoke to the students about their experiences at Noosa District and how it shaped their lives.

Matilda Malone and Jemzel Costales entertained students, staff andVIPs with their beautiful singing voices and Year 12 students were presented with antique senior badges to mark the 60 years.

The morning was also about outstanding and dedication to teaching service for those who have, and continue to make such a huge contribution to the school.

On Thursday 25 May, a foundation tree planting ceremony and 60th birthday cake cutting was performed to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the school being opened as Noosa District State High School, after being renamed from Cooroy State High School.

Dignitaries, Clare Stewart, Keith Beveridge, Alan Mulcahy (past student 1968 -1973), Cooroy Rotary member Andrew Aves and Irene Aves (school council community member and 60th anniversary community member organ-

iser) joined a number of the school leaders from the Pomona and Cooroy Campus to celebrate the event.

Head of diverse learning Tony Leigh-Sheriden, who was first employed at the school in 1989, 34 years ago, officiated the ceremony with Mayor Stewart.

Mr Leigh-Sheridan said, ”Trees symbolise strength, stability and protection. They have been on earth for hundreds of millions of years

and always seem to find a way to adopt and thrive in their environment. They often become symbols of resilience, perseverance and hope.”

While Cr Stewart reiterated the school values of being respectful, responsible and active learners, and how these values shape and mould the citizens students will become.

Following the tree planting, dignitaries and student leaders moved to the large hospitality

facility to cut the cake, where Cr Stewart helped serve the students the food and beverages the hospitality students made for the event.

“Thank you to the people who joined our principal Stacy Wilmore for the Noosa District SHS 60th anniversary principal’s tour on Tuesday 23 May,“ Ms Smith said.

“Past students, teachers and community members were amazed to see how much the school has changed over the years.“

60th parade dignitaries, Back: Mark Tyler, Stacy Wilmore, Bill Sperring, Keith Beveridge. Front: Ian Garvey, Elizabeth Garbarcz, Clare Stewart.

The 26 th annual running of the Historic Nooso Hill Climb is on again over this coming weekend. Come and see a wide variety of cars from a 90 year old Aston Mortin Le Mons, on Open wheeler Steinord to sleek Porsches , Mustangs and many many more. Gates will open 8:00am till 4,00pm on Soturdoy & Sundoy

Saturday -$20

Sunday -$20

Weekend -$30

Children Under 14 Free

Staff with 20-24 years of service at NDSHS.

School captains of 2023 digging the hole for the foundation tree.

School captains Hayley Kirpatrick, Emma Saunderson, Mayor Clare Stewart, past students Keith Beveridge, Allan Mulcahy cutting the cake.

Student leaders from the Pomona and Cooroy Campus planting the foundation tree.

Mayor Clare Stewart digging the first hole to plant the foundation tree.

Dignitaries and student leaders at the cutting of the birthday cake.

Community members at the principal tour.

82yo walks for Yes

An 82-year-old Sunshine Coast woman is set to walk 82km of Coastal Pathway for the Yes vote for Voice to parliament.

Margaret Landbeck, a strong supporter of the Yes campaign for the Voice to Parliament, is walking from Peregian Beach to Bells Creek Caloundra.

“As an 82 year old non-Indigenous woman, I have decided to play my part in promoting theYes vote by walking the 82km of the Coastal Pathway,”Margaret said.

Her walk begins at 8am Wednesday 5 July with a small ceremony with well wishers at Peregian Beach.

She will be supported along the way by various groups of walkers joining for a beach to beach walk or for a full day.

Margaret and her troop of enthusiastic supporters will be cheered home four days later at 1pm on Saturday 8 July at Bells Creek, Caloundra with a celebration led by Caloundra MP Jason Hunt.

“The walk may be novel but it is an effective way to meet people who may be interested in developing their thoughts ahead of this important vote.

I will also distribute supportive campaign brochures in the various beachside community centres,” she said.

“I hope to gather strong support from community groups and younger people to join me on some sections of the walk. I have arranged meet and greet points at beachside community parks for chats with supporters and locals as I pass through.”

Margaret has a small keen support group who are working on the practical arrangements.

“I would really appreciate the company of as many walkers as possible,” she said.

For more information, visit Walk for the Voice - Sunshine Coast event on Facebook. Margaret

New Z Club

The first Z Club comprising 28 young women and men was chartered by the Zonta Club of Noosa at a ceremony on 29 May at the Good Shepherd Lutheran College.

This new service club is designed to promote leadership, international fellowship and volunteerism.

As well as presenting the charter document, the Zonta Noosa president, Robyn O’Neill, also presented Z Club badges to president Truly Holmes and the inaugural board members Millie Toy, Mischa Norgrove-Simpson, Claire Jones, Ruby Hutchinson, Cate Hardinge, Katerina Christofis and Grace Miotto.

Zonta International (ZI) holds nongovernmental organisation status with the United Nations. The Z Club program was established in 1948 to invest in youth development by providing opportunities for the students to develop communication and leadership skills, explore career options, and increase their international awareness and understanding through service.

Zonta Noosa will act in an advisory capacity for the Z Club members who will undertake service projects; the students will plan, organise and participate in activities which will give them handson experience in improving the lives of others at both a local and international level. Examples of projects include assembling birthing kits for women in developing countries to promote a safer birth and care packages for homeless women and girls in the Noosa community.

Zonta president Robyn O’Neill expressed her delight in welcoming the students into the Zonta family and hoped that it would be the start of a long and rewarding relationship.

Landbeck training for her walk with her friend Sandra.

The Guide

PICK OF THE WEEK

THE KINGDOM

SBS, Sunday, 7.30pm

Marc Fennell gets personal in this eyeopening feature-length documentary. After Framedand StufftheBritishStole award-winning journalist, who possesses a knack for capturing both the dark and light side of difficult matters, delves into the controversial, far-reaching church of Hillsong. Fennell was a member of the mega church as a child; he shares his complicated and emotional story as he homes in on the organisation’s misdeeds and fall from grace. He chats to current and former believers, investigating what the future holds for Pentecostal religion and who will take Hillsong’s place, in the shadow of bullying, abuse and financial mismanagement.

Friday, June 9

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney grafts plums.

8.30 Smother. (Mal) With Elaine in hospital, Anna and Jenny search her home for a phone that might link her to Grace’s death.

9.25 Utopia. (PG, R) A freeway project is delayed.

9.55 Mayfair Witches. (Mav) Rowan reaches out to her family for help.

10.40 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hv)

11.25 ABC Late News.

11.40 The Split. (Ml, R)

12.40 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Good versus evil, man versus animal… this morbid, scenic miniseries starring a menacing Colin Farrell and Jack O’Connell (pictured) wraps up tonight with a masterful flourish, leaving viewers with a chance to defrost – and a lot to reflect upon. Following a mid-19th-century whaling expedition in the Arctic, this unique series’ utterly compelling performances, along with its magnificent backdrop, make for some harrowing scenes. Tonight, Sumner (O’Connell) is nursed back to health by a missionary priest. Returning to Hull, Sumner sets out to find Baxter (Tom Courtenay) and start the next phase of his life.

HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION?

10, Monday, 8.40pm

For the past decade, this lighthearted homegrown quiz show has been instrumental in shooing away those pesky Monday blues. A loose look at the events and news of the past week, it’s a reliable vehicle for regular panellists Ed Kavalee’s juvenile quips and Sam Pang’s caustic wit. Along with host Tom Gleisner playing their

THE PLATYPUS GUARDIAN

ABC TV, Tuesday, 8.30pm

How much do you know about Australia’s most mysterious and strange native animal, the platypus?

You’ll be captivated by this tale of two creatures – one man, one mammal – facing their mortality.

When Hobartian Peter Walsh (pictured) received a life-changing medical diagnosis, he found comfort by the Hobart Rivulet, where he “befriended” a platypus he named Zoom. After finding Zoom entangled in plastic, Walsh was spurred on a mission to save the struggling platypus population with a grassroots conservation effort. Cutting-edge camera technology reveals Hobart’s mystical water world, but it’s Walsh’s passion that also makes waves in this beautifully

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.35 Nothing Compares: Sinead O’Connor: Nothing Compares. (M) Charts Sinéad O’Connor’s rise to fame before her eventual exile from the pop mainstream.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vienna Blood. (Return, Ma)

12.45 The Investigation. (Mal, R)

2.35 The Hunt For A Killer. (Malv, R) 4.20

4.50 Destination

Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 ICC World Test Championship: Pre-Game.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 3. Morning session.

9.30 ICC World Test Championship: The Lunch Break. Takes a look at the day’s play.

10.10 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. Manly Sea Eagles v Dolphins.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Manly Sea Eagles versus Dolphins match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: No Escape. (2015, MA15+alv, R) A family is caught in a coup. Owen Wilson, Lake Bell.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) In a frenzied mass rescue, lifeguards search for a student who did not make it back to the beach.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ma, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch for a chat by actors Michelle Yeoh, Austin Butler and Jack Lowden, and dancer Ashley Banjo. Mimi Webb performs her single RedFlags

Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines

The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Octonauts. 6.15 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.45 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep.

7.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test C’ship. Final. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

7TWO (72)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

9GEM (81, 92)

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Confronting past: Marc Fennell leads a personal investigation of Hillsong Church in TheKingdom

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R) Hosted by David Wenham.

6.50 Bluey. (R) Bingo and Lila play on a new waterslide.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries.

(Ma) Sister Boniface investigates when the defence minister’s mistress is found dead at his residence.

8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Almost a decade after a killer was convicted, locals are shocked to learn new evidence has surfaced.

9.50 Miniseries: The North Water. (Final, MA15+alv) Part 5 of 5. After healing in a missionary cabin, Sumner returns to Hull to demand money from Baxter.

10.45 Ragdoll. (MA15+av) Rose and the killer circle one another.

11.35 The Messenger. (Malsv, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Sunday, June 11

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Intruders. (PG) Part 3 of 5.

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG) A crowd gathers to listen when the Abbey bell ringers perform for the Queen’s birthday.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: Germany. (R) Documents a journey down the German section of the picturesque Moselle river.

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R) Part 4 of 4.

11.10 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. (Mav, R)

4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 ICC World Test Championship: Pre-Game.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

9.30 ICC World Test Championship: The Lunch Break. Takes a look at the day’s play.

10.10 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 4. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009, Mhv, R)

Harry Potter comes into possession of a potions book once owned by the mysterious Half-Blood Prince. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson.

10.30 MOVIE: Mortal Engines. (2018, Mav, R) Two people try to stop a conspiracy. Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan.

12.50 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGds, R) A countdown of Australia’s top TV chats.

1.50 9Honey Hacks. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Lifeguards search for a student.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A dog goes on a charm offensive.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Neglect victim Martin the staffy may finally find the caring home it deserves.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Jamie and Danny investigate a series of carjackings. Erin seeks out the culprit behind online attacks on her boss, District Attorney Crawford. Eddie helps a woman being stalked by a man she met on a dating app.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The body of a young girl who was killed more than 40 years ago is discovered at the bottom of Lake Mead.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) Two land management agents go missing.

6.30 Compass: Turning The Tide. (PG) A group of young people sails a tall ship.

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

7.30 Designing A Legacy (2023) (PG) Part 2 of 2.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Malv) When a woman confesses to murdering her husband, the team tries to determine if all is as it seems.

9.35 The Messenger. (Mal) Following the arrival of the Ace of Spades, Ed begins to see the cards as his true calling.

10.25 In Limbo. (Mals, R)

10.55 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mav, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Kingdom. (Ma) Marc Fennell investigates Hillsong.

8.55 Acropolis: The Ancient Builders. (PGan, R) Examines the construction of the Acropolis of Athens, a collection of temples and monuments.

9.55 Patagonia: The Far South.

(PGa) Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

10.40 A Shot In A Starry Night: Van Gogh Case. (Ma, R) A look at the death of Vincent van Gogh.

11.40 Secrets Of Playboy: The Playboy Legacy. (Mans, R)

3.00 The World’s Biggest Murder

Trial: Nuremberg. (Mavw, R)

3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Arty. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 ICC World Test Championship: Pre-Game.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

9.30 ICC World Test Championship: The Lunch Break.

10.10 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 5. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test C’ship. Final. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 MOVIE: Bohemian Rhapsody. (2018, Ml, R) Charts the life of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the popular rock band Queen. Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton.

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

11.15 The First 48: End Of The Road. (Mal) A look at the murder of Verlin Ray Howard.

12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R)

1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants wade into treacherous waters as English celebrity chef Rick Stein brings his best squid game.

9.10 FBI. (Return, Mav) The FBI stages a sting operation to secure a massive bomb from an illegal arms dealer.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Lucy goes undercover at a poker tournament to find out which of the players stole some crucial evidence.

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

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

Monday, June 12

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 China Tonight. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R)

11.40 The Split. (Ml, R)

12.40 Father Brown. (PG, R)

1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London.

(PG) The Tower is struck by tragedy.

8.30 Big Fat Quiz Of Sport. Guests include Roisin Conaty, Judi Love, Joel Dommett, Dane Baptiste, Kerry Godliman and Tom Allen.

10.15 The Artist’s View: U2. (Mls, R) Bono and The Edge discuss U2’s music videos.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+v) Part 2 of 4.

11.45 Antidisturbios. (Malv, R)

1.35 Cargo. (Mal, R)

3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.20 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 Million Dollar Island. (Premiere, PGal) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

8.30 9-1-1. (Ma) The 118 races to rescue two roommates and help a woman whose nightmare became a reality.

9.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Captain Strand and the 126 help a husband whose wife “dies” when she is not upside-down.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 The Blacklist. (Mav) Red’s cooperation with the FBI is disclosed.

12.00 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

1.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Tuesday, June

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Kerry Armstrong. (PGa) Kerry Armstrong explores her roots.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi takes a look at the importance of sticking to good habits and dropping unhealthy ones.

9.30 Dateline: Italy’s 1 Euro Homes. A look at an Italian housing scheme.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Mercedes is intent on sticking around.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan and Juarez are on the hunt for a fugitive after a car incident goes awry.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) Simone and Carter get trapped in the tropics.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

(R)

10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 11.55 Parliament Question Time. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 1.45 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)

10.30 The Point. (R)

11.30 Pandore. (Malns)

12.25 Hope. (MA15+av)

1.30 Partisan. (MA15+v, R) 3.25 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (Mal, R)

4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC

Philippines The World Tonight.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav) 12.30 S.W.A.T. (Mv, R) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Parental Guidance. (PGa) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

9.10 Police Rescue Australia. (PG) Bomb technicians travel to country NSW to detonate explosives used in the mining industry.

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

10.40 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news.

11.40 Mr Mayor. (PGas)

12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Destination WA. (PG, R)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Australia’s top chef Josh Niland sets a John Dory mystery box challenge.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Emma Holland, Tony Martin and Alex Ward.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mals) Stand-up comedy performances from Matt Okine, Connor Burns and Demi Lardner.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Masv) A news anchor is shot dead.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Parental Guidance. (PGal) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

8.45 Million Dollar Murders: Taken In The Night. (Mv, R) Takes a look at the 1999 unsolved murder of 36-years-old Buninyong woman Belinda Williams.

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

10.15 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

Natalie’s behaviour draws attention.

11.10 See No Evil: Cruel Love. (Mav)

12.00 Court Cam. (MA15+alv)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

A Current Affair. (R)

News Early Edition.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants face elimination.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates after a financial advisor is found shot at a naval station.

10.30 North Shore. (Mlv, R) Abigail makes a shock announcement.

11.30 The Project. (R)

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

Wednesday, June 14

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Utopia. (PG) Tony cops media heat.

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

9.05 In Limbo. (Mals) Charlie and Freya seek comfort in each other, blurring the lines of their friendship.

9.30 QI. (Mls, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Tony Armstrong. (Ml, R) Part 4 of 5.

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R)

11.00 Ragdoll. (MA15+av, R)

11.50 Father Brown. (Mav, R)

12.35 Parliament Question Time. 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Facing Race. (Mal) A look at sitcoms’ approach to race.

8.30 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (M) Part 2 of 3. It is just over halfway through the seven-year renovation project and work continues.

9.35 Blue Lights. (Malv) The police ombudsman opens an investigation into the team after a disastrous night shift.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s) Eva asks Anna to move in with Sindre.

11.55 The Promise. (Mal, R)

2.00 La Fortuna. (Mdl, 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. (PGav) Andrew struggles to adjust to his new life.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.00 The Latest: Seven News.

10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Mornington Monster. (MA15+av, R) A look at the case of John Sharpe.

12.00 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)

1.00 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

(R)

Thursday, June 15

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (Mdls) Part 3 of 4.

8.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) Chris Moller meets a pair of musicians who are leaving Auckland for the mountains of Central Otago.

9.40 One Plus One: The Elders. Dan Bourchier speaks with Pat Turner.

10.05 Art Works. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 The Platypus Guardian. (PG, R)

12.05 Q+A. (R)

1.05 Parliament Question Time. 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Emergency Exercise. (M) Airport operations are placed in jeopardy.

8.30 Putin And The West: A Dangerous Path. (M) Part 3 of 3. Documents the moments leading up to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

9.35 Normal People. (MA15+) Connell joins Marianne’s social circle after meeting them at the party, but does not fit in.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Catch And Release. (Mal)

11.45 Miniseries: Algiers Confidential. (MA15+as, R)

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Kirby lashes out at Rose.

8.00 Highway Patrol Special. (PGl, R) Takes a look at the top 10 battlers and boofheads, from those who stretch the truth to aggressive drivers.

9.00 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The semifinals commence as the acts compete again in front of the celebrity judges.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Fantasy Island. (Ma)

12.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl) The critics spend a week in Melbourne.

8.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+ln, R)

A man embarks on a cross-country trip to an amusement park with his family. Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Chris Hemsworth.

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

11.00 To Be Advised.

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:

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Curtis Stone visits the MasterChef kitchen.

8.40 North Shore. (Final, Mlv) What happened the night Sophie died is revealed, as Max and Meg must decide how best to serve justice.

9.40 So Help Me Todd. (Premiere, PGa)

A talented but directionless private eye agrees to work as the in-house investigator for his mother, a lawyer.

10.30 Fire Country. (Final, PGadv)

A mudslide tears through Edgewater.

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 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) A MICA paramedic faces a grim scenario when a great-grandfather’s lung collapses.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) A 59-yearold could have serious injuries.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R)

11.50 The First 48. (Malv, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa)

The remaining contestants compete in Curtis Stone’s condiment cook-off.

8.40 The First Inventors. Part 1 of 4. From engineering volcanic landscapes into fish farms to mastering fire, actor and Tiwi Islander man Rob Collins looks at the unique inventions that let Australia’s First Nations people thrive.

9.50 Soccer. International Friendly. Australia v Argentina.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Shop. (R)

(PGa)

Believer’s Voice Of

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

A Current Affair. (R)

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

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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No. 136

No. 136

Farewell to surfing legend

By Phil Jarratt

Queensland surfing lost one of its giants – literally and figuratively – last week with the passing of former champion Rick Neilsen after a long battle with cancer.

Although Rick never quite attained the competitive success of younger brother Paul, a former Queensland, Australian and Smirnoff Pro champion, he represented his country at the 1972 world titles in California, surfed in all the Hawaiian big wave events and in 1970 won the fledgling Noosa Open, Australia’s first professional surfing event, against some of the best surfers in the world, including Gerry Lopez and Jimmy Blears.

The third oldest of six brothers, Roderick James Neilsen was born on the Gold Coast in 1948 and attended Broadbeach State School before following his legendary father Bill (known as Ganger) into the building trades. Ganger was also the first professional lifeguard at Surfers Paradise, sponsored by businessman Jim Cavill in the days before council funding. A water baby before he could walk, Rick learned how to surf at Broadbeach over the summer of 1960-61.

By the mid-1960s, Rick and Paul, three years his junior, were the standout young surfers on the Gold Coast, alongside Broadbeach’s Peter Drouyn, two-times national junior champion. The Neilsen brothers made Burleigh Point their own, with Rick charging the outside break at The Cove on the biggest days. Both were invited to join the prestigious Windansea Surf Club’s Queensland branch, based at Paula and Bev Stafford’s flats on Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise.

In 1967 Rick gave up bricklaying to become a surfboard shaper under master craftsman Lawrie Hohensee, fast becoming an expert himself, while designing and shaping surfboards for Paul and himself to continue their outstanding run through the amateur competitive ranks, where they had both become regular fixtures on the podium at national titles.

Following the 1970 International Surfing

Federation world titles, held at Bells Beach and Johanna in Victoria in mid-May, several of the world title contenders from Hawaii and California made the long trek to Noosa for the third annual pioneer professional event, the Noosa Open, which boasted more than $1000 in cash and prizes. The internationals were no match for homegrown Rick Neilsen, whose gangly two-metre form swooped all over the beach breaks at Sunshine to win the final, with Paul in third place.

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By this time the Neilsens were renowned party boys, so considering the giant Saturday night bash at the Royal Mail, with Sydney hip band Tamam Shud providing the music, this was a heroic effort.

In 1972 both the brothers were chosen in a strong Australian team for the world titles in San Diego, which also included rising Coolangatta stars Michael Peterson, Rabbit Bartholomew, Peter Townend and Andrew McKinnon. The younger Coolie Kids represented the future, but the Neilsens, both now in their 20s, still had plenty to offer.

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There was, however, a cultural disconnect when the Australians checked into their San Diego hotel and found it awash with high-grade Peruvian cocaine. Rick Neilsen loved a beer or a cocktail as much as the next guy (maybe more), but drugs and the Neilsens did not then or ever compute.When Rick discovered his room-mate was stashing a large bag of cocaine in a panel above the toilet cistern, he and assistant team manager Rod Brooks famously flushed it down the toilet.

In1971,followingPaul’swinintheAustralian titles at Bells Beach, the brothers parted ways with Hohensee Surfboards and started Brothers Neilsen Surfboards, with a small factory at Miami and a retail store in Surfers Paradise.

In time the operation became one of Australia’s most successful surfing retailers, with more than 20 outlets around Australia and internationally, but Rick and Paul always made time to get to Hawaii for the big surf season, where Paul had his biggest professional win in the Smirnoff in 1972, with Rick making the semi-finals.

While they were serious contenders in the powerful waves of Oahu’s North Shore, the Neilsens were also serious party boys, often arriving for an event at Sunset Beach after partying all night at one ofWaikiki’s many nightclubs, usually clad in white slacks teamed with loud aloha shirts and a puka shell necklace. They were the fun kings of the pro surfing scene, and this was where we first became friends.

In 1975 I made one of my many trips to the Gold Coast to surf and gather material for magazine assignments, usually staying at the brothers’ Miami pad.

On this occasion I arrived to find Paul still in Hawaii. Paul and I were born a month apart, so Rick welcomed me and said: “Here’s his bedroom, his boards are in the garage, take your pick, here are the keys to his car. Be Paul for as long as you like.”

I did as I was told, and next time I saw Paul he said: “You stole my life!” I did, but you could never match a Neilsen, so I gave it back.

While Ricky was quietly passing away in a nearby hospital last week, I toasted his life with Paul, Rod Brooks and spouses – his great good humour, his infectious and raucous laugh and his courage through some rocky times in his almost 75 years.There were plenty of good stories to tell.

It had been a while since Rick caught his last wave, but he remained the spirit of surfing.

Vale Ricky Neilsen, 1948-2023.

Rick carving at the 1972 Smirnoff Pro.

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The Bolton Report

Sandy Bolton, Noosa MP

Insights into The Voice

Noosa is one of the most stunning places visually, yet underneath is the real beauty. Its people, the knowledge they hold, passions and efforts that mostly go unsung. Many lay dormant or hidden, until the issue they have been working on comes to the fore.

One of these gems is Noosan Noel Pearson whom I met at a Voice to Parliament event. Noel has dedicated three decades of his life to the recognition of First Australians. He has been known to be prickly with moments that can be misinterpreted as arrogance, however his commitment to bettering the lives of Indigenous could not be misinterpreted.

Like so many, the opposing views around the Voice had me uncertain as to what would be the best outcome for all Australians. Yes, or no?Would it divide as claimed, or unite?Would it finally lead to better health, education and employment opportunities and an end to the high incarceration rates?

Ever since living and working on remote properties nearly 40 years ago, I have seen vast funding injected into everything from housing to private education, planes to programs, projects and policy. Advisory boards, corporations and Royal Commissions. All in efforts to improve some shocking realities that sadly still exist.

I will never forget meeting a young Indigenous lad out bush, Peter, who had left the station years prior to go to university. He returned, married a lass who spoke no English, and had two beautiful daughters.When I asked why he had returned from city life, his answer was simple. To bring back what he had learnt to better the lives of his community.

Peter would now be the same age as Noel, and I often wonder what he is doing, what changes he fought for. I have a feeling it would be the same as Noel, whose advocacy to address entrenched disadvantage in Indigenous communities by improving education, fostering parental responsibility, and ending welfare dependency and substance abuse is well documented.

At that Voice panel event, Noel removed fears within the room by explaining that the referendum would establish a body that may, yes, only ‘may’, make representations to executive government and Parliament on matters relating to Indigenous Australians. However, it is Parliament who determines the composition, functions, powers and procedures, and that the Voice will have no power to delay or veto any decision. Well, nothing scary there!

For me, it was still “Why would this be any different to anything that has happened before?’. From my understanding, it is that embedding this in the Constitution means it would no longer be a victim to the endless, frustrating and demoralising cycling that occurs with ‘revolving’ governments, parties and politicians, where entities are set up, then dismantled, and recommendations from multiple inquiries are never realised.

Sound familiar?

For me, that is when the penny dropped. There is a need for a consistent ‘funnel’ where Indigenous Australians can feed into decisions in their own way and take responsibility for those decisions. This is not as has been portrayed, privileged city Indigenous making determinations over others. It is the ‘Peters and Noels’ as well ‘Kyras, Carols and Josies who spoke on International Women’s Day, and many, many others, creating a path within the knowledge learnt in our world in efforts to make it better in theirs.

From my experience, I understand the concerns, lack of trust and fears being experienced. Over many years, governments and ‘experts’ have implemented a raft of policies that have been detrimental to Indigenous communities, and I have seen the most shocking outcomes when no one listened to them.

Maybe, this ‘funnel’ will finally ensure their voices are heard for what they seek, not what we, or ‘experts’ believe they need.

As Noel said, there is no Plan B, even from

those that oppose. Should the referendum fail, the reconciliation agenda will die, which is troubling for all Australians after such a long journey from where this all started, the Uluru Statement of the Heart.

FollowingtheYesevent,Ihavelistened,read articles and watched videos for balance due to a lack of similar No events. One appeared to

believe the Voice was government, which from everything I have heard, is not. Others did not believe the proposed constitutional amendment would go far enough to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians, however, gave no alternative.

Some have indicated that their sovereignty was never ceded, hence they should not rec-

ognise our laws which they believe are against the Charter of Human Rights.

Facebook commentators are also short on options, with the proffered ‘just fund what is needed’ missing the reality of the billions spent that has not made the difference sought.

However, in the journey to the October referendum, we will learn more, including from the official campaigns that as of writing, have not clarified alternatives.

So, with the Voice tackled, at least partially, let’s move to related matters!

At the regional parliamentary sitting in Cairns, we debated the Path to Treaty Bill. The majority supported, though concerns were raised, including from myself.

If individual treaties are going to be negotiated between individual groups and government, how can the dissent we have seen locally in relation to Native Title and Indigenous Land Use Agreements be avoided if these follow the same confidentiality?

If this journey is for all Queenslanders, all information should be freely available… total transparency.There also needs to be more than the standard education campaigns referred to, as the confusion between Voice to Parliament (Federal), Path to Treaty (PTT State), Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUA’s State) and Native Title claims (Federal) is rife.

In summary, for those who have not listened to my speech on PTT, these treaties are different as they can be around issues not accommodated in other realms. Complex yes, however, that is why the Institute has been enabled by legislation, to work through this.

While on agreements, the Cooloola Great Walk (CGW) ILUA was finalised this month and posted to Noosa 360 on our website together with some research regarding the Cardinal Principle.

Unfortunately, we have yet to obtain the Kabi Kabi factsheet from the Department of Resources after a meeting in March as it is still with Queensland South Native Title Services, however, once received, we will post to 360 and notify via our Friday night update on Facebook.

The ILUA may just be another step, however, it’s a major one for this project. Once we have received a list and timeline of remaining processes, we will also post to Noosa 360.

In addition, a survey to obtain our communities’ views on commercial activities, which includes permits for camping and access in National Parks.

In closing, having learnt much on this journey so far, I trust along the way you have too!

With media and some Facebook commentators asking my stance on the Voice, even though not a vote I need to take on Noosa’s behalf as you get to do that individually, I follow the same routine.

As always when researching Bills or issues, I tackle it objectively without a predetermined position as I am not aligned to a party, ideology or specific viewpoint, only to our community. This is not ‘fence sitting’ as some like to claim, it is doing the role I am elected to do, even when I am voting outside of that role! And I continue to research.

However, when considering the decades’ long journey of so many, and billions of taxpayer dollars spent, the question currently remains. If not the Voice, what is a viable, alternate option to facilitate the elusive improvements being sought for our First Australians?

As the much-loved Alan Fox Rogers left in a message read out at his life celebration, his dream was to see the Voice become a reality. Now, who could ever argue with Fox? Well, OK, there were times that I did, however in these debates I learnt much that I carry with me to this day.

Until next month, enjoy the many amazing aspects of our world, and hearty, diverse discussions we love to have, including around the Voice.

-Sandy

Noel Pearson.

Picture: ROB MACCOLL

Championing sustainability

A school principal who fosters activism in the next generation and a doctor prescribing a strong connection with nature for community health are the region’s latest sustainability champions.

These community representatives are the newest who have been chosen to help lead the sustainability movement since the Sunshine Coast local government area was declared a UNESCO Biosphere in June 2022, gaining official recognition of the region’s status as a place where active conservation and responsible development sits alongside people living sustainably.

Sunshine Coast Grammar School principal Anna Owen and gynaecology specialist Dr Beverley Powell have been selected to join the Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Advisory Group, following an expressions of interest process to fill the education and health sector positions.

The group advises Biosphere implementation matters and includes representatives of First Nations Traditional Custodians and people across sectors and interest areas including tourism, environmental conservation, youth, agriculture, business, residents, academic and residential property development.

Mrs Owen was instrumental in weaving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through Sunshine Coast Grammar’s student advocacy programs and curriculum, with her students pursuing their passions for taking down fast fashion, saving native bees or increasing opportunities for neurodiverse education and leadership.

“I know the biggest difference I can make is to motivate the next generation,” Mrs Owen said.

She was excited by the advisory group’s collaborative nature, and hopes to see a day when Biosphere values are engrained in everyday life and advisory groups are no longer required.

“It won’t have to be an activism piece; it’s just embedded in the whole community.

“We get to chart a change in direction. I love

that young people are directing the course.“

Dr Powell represents the health sector as a medical practitioner on the Sunshine Coast for

22 years, and described the advisory group as the perfect new challenge to make a difference in the community.

She said the health sector faced its own sustainability issues, including medical waste, and health was a vital aspect for a sustainable community and for improving connections between people and nature.

“The health sector is a huge generator of good and bad,” Dr Powell said.

“We know that nature has a huge impact on your mental health, so being a Biosphere can be a positive thing for the whole population to enhance health physically, mentally and emotionally.

“This is something I can sink my teeth into and make a difference.”

After she was raised on a peanut farm in rural Queensland, Dr Powell studied in Brisbane and worked across Australia and the UK before moving to the Sunshine Coast, where she has served as a public and private health medical practitioner since 2001, specialising in women’s health and gynaecology.

As well as supporting community health across the region, Dr Powell has built a personal connection with nature though regenerating her property as a member of the Land for Wildlife Program.

“It’s very gratifying to see,” Dr Powell said.

“We’ve got heaps of bird life, we get visiting kangaroos and wallabies and koalas, and it’s really nice to provide a sanctuary for them.“

Biosphere Community Advisory Group chair Will Shrapnel said the group’s strength came from its members’ strong representation across the values of the community and the expertise of their sectors.

“Diversity of knowledge and experience has been a strength of the advisory group representation to date, and we look forward to the unique insights our new members will provide,” Mr Shrapnel said.

Doctor Beverley Powell and principal Anna Owen are the newest additions to the Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Advisory Group.

Council budget feedback

Hello and congratulations on presenting a financially balanced draft budget in such challenging times.We also appreciate that the rates did not rise 100 per cent as was the rumour (albeit denied) and thank you for that, too.

However, the 2023 rating scheme that underpins this budget does perpetuate the injustice that was introduced with the 2021-22 Transitory Accommodation rating category where the total rates for holiday let units went up 67 per cent. It should come as no surprise that two years on from 2021 and Covid, when Noosa Council introduced the general rate category 26 (now 24) for Strata Units-Transitory Accommodation, that resort managers and their owners who invest in units for holiday letting in Noosa (a town where tourism is one of the strongest contributors to GDP) are still dissatisfied and now disillusioned with the seeming inaction by our Mayor, the Councillors and Noosa Council executive.

Having said this, we are encouraged by a glimmer of hope on page 14 of the 2023-24 Draft Budget Information Pack - Review of Rating Categories – “Council in future years budget consider the possible creation of a separate resorts categories subject to the adoption of town planning amendments to facilitate appropriate zoning changes and legal advice to confirm compliance with legislative requirements (sic).”

Our research reveals four major consequences of the proposed 2023-24 budget that are unacceptable to resorts and these cover both the Noosa Council Rating Scheme and the Short Stay Letting Local Law:

The minimum general rate for Category 24 (Strata Units -Transitory Accommodation) is still 100 per cent more than for Category 22 (Strata Units – Principal Place of Residence (PPR)), however, the rate for those properties above the minimum rate is only 80 per cent higher.

The minimum general rate for Category 24 (Strata Units -Transitory Accommodation is 67 per cent more than a similar unit in the same Scheme that is also used for investment but let permanently (Category 21 -Strata Units – Not PPR), however, the rate for those properties above the minimum rate is only 50 per cent higher.

The $200 annual renewal fee for each shortterm let property (set at $150 last year and waived for 12 months) compounds the anomaly and a holiday let unit on the minimum general rate now pays 115 per cent more than a PPR and 79.60 per cent more than the same unit used for investment purposes but housing a permanent tenant.

Since 2020 the minimum general rate for a holiday let unit in The Islander Noosa (and applies to most resorts) has increased 60.6 per cent (including the tourism levy) or 87.9 per cent (excluding the tourism levy) vs an increase of 12.7 per cent for the same unit used as PPR or a lockup or for permanent letting.

Issues for Resorts from the Rating Scheme

When we began our representation for resorts in 2021, we were advised that the Strata Units -Transitory Accommodation (then category 26 now 24) was an honest and accidental mistake and that the impact on resorts was unintended and came about when Noosa Council acted to address the issue of amenity and managing the consequences of tourism and short stay letting in residential areas. We were reassured that it was never expected that the transitory rate or the SSL law would impact holiday let units in purpose-built, zoned and classified resorts.

Now, two years on, resorts, whose charter is to accommodate and manage tourists in designated tourism zones (thereby freeing up residential areas for locals to live) are handicapped and cannot fulfill their original purpose because of the impact of the differential rates levied across the various categories of ownership in the one resort.

Additionally, resorts on the minimum general rate are a poorer cousin in this budget as council, attempting to minimise the effects of land valuations in 2023 has had the relativities reduced from 50 per cent to 40 per cent (home hosted) and transitory accommodation residential/strata has come down from 100 per cent to 80 per cent (of the PPR general rate).

The current rating scheme creates huge social and equity consequences for a registered Scheme such asThe Islander Noosa CTS 32252 (and other resorts) and a situation of discrimination between the classes of ownership in Schemes such as ours.

In practical terms:

Holiday let units such as ours have occupancy

from 60-90 per cent across the tourism seasons vs a PPR or permanent tenant whose occupancy is 100 per cent yet the holiday let owner pays a premium of 67-100 per cent more in rates for the same service.

Through the anomaly in rates across the classes of ownership in a resort, Noosa Council has created the same scenario that residential areas were experiencing three years ago with the twist that the loss of amenity is now felt by holiday let investors and holiday let guests as demands by residents permanently living in resorts go unsatisfied.

We all appreciate that resorts and holiday let units were approved by the local council for short stay living and designed with leisure facilities that require ongoing maintenance at significant cost. With the council rates encouraging residents and permanent tenants to move into resorts, we have seen demands on our Scheme that cannot be lawfully satisfied, eg additional carparks, conversion of unapproved lofts into bedrooms, use of common property for personal storage and requests to keep animals where neighbors’ amenity and public health may be compromised given the high turnover of guests staying.

Residents’ needs cannot be satisfied, not through the fault of any person but because of restrictions on a Scheme such as ours. As a result, the resident becomes disillusioned and resents paying levies to maintain the leisure facilities that are required for a purpose-built resort to remain viable and attractive to tourists to keep them safe and well managed (the fundamental concept of a Resort Scheme). This then has an impact on all owners’ property values and the resident manager’s business. Sound familiar? Only now it’s residents in resorts causing issues rather than tourists in residential areas.

This is a huge concern directly caused by differential rates that disturbs the social, moral and legal equilibrium of a ‘resort scheme’.

Issues for Resorts from the SSL Local Law.

Pending the review of a rating scheme for resorts, our councillors could act immediately and demonstrate good will and put right the injustices felt by investors of holiday units by removing the inequality of the SSL Local Law and exempting resorts from the Short Stay Letting Local Law. After all, many of our col-

leagues in Hastings Street and other resorts such as Ivory Palms and Noosa Lakes already have this benefit.

The SSL Local Law and its compliance procedures are not best practice in Noosa when it comes to managing tourists compared to a resort with a resident manager contracted to the body corporate working on call 24 hours and within the Scheme’s CMS that has bylaws registered with the state government that establish behaviours that are the norm, such as noise, parking, etc and applied equally across all owners, residents and visitors to the scheme.

Additionally, it is no secret that the Short Stay Letting Unit in Noosa Council is under resourced, losing good staff and struggling with the huge demand to register, manage and ensure compliance with the implementation, management and monitoring of the success of the law. There are huge delays registering properties which means compliance is neglected. This in turn means residents are still unhappy with the lack of service from the council managing peace and amenity in their neighbourhoods.

We recommended Noosa Council exempt resorts that are in the BCCM Accommodation Module with a resident manager licensed under the Property Occupations Act from the SSL Local Law and enable the SSL Unit to focus on the reason it was established by Noosa Council in the first place; managing rogue letting agents or absent owners and keeping residential areas free from the consequences of badly managed visitors and tourists. There is a strong argument put forward that any lost revenue to council will be offset by the reduction in resourcing and waste and redundant processes and anyway, Noosa Council never budgeted for resorts to be a part of the SSL Law.

Recommendation

It is clear to us and other business groups, such as the Chamber of Commerce which is also lobbying on behalf of resorts that the consequences of the increased rates on resorts and the lunacy of a resort having to register under the SSL law is still not fully appreciated by Noosa Council.

We are conscious that council elections loom in 2024 and we do not want bureaucracy and more delays to risk the goodwill and

shared knowledge we have had from working together these past two years. Therefore, we ask our mayor and councillors to act now so resorts don’t accidently end up in a worse position as we did in 2021-’22.

We ask our mayor and councillors and council executive to demonstrate a culture that values resorts as the keeper of best practice tourism by:

· Withdrawing resorts meeting criteria from the SSL Law immediately.

· Establishing a rate for all units in a resort that recognises that resorts were purposebuilt for tourism and stop penalising, and maybe even reward, unit owners who place their units in transitory accommodation.

We are keen to work collaboratively offering resort experience, your accumulated knowledge of Noosa and the council staff’s knowledge of council law.

On behalf of your resort managers and owners, please act urgently.

Cathy and Rod, managers

The Islander Noosa Resort

Thanks and update

You were kind enough to publish the release of my novel, Black Randall, by Jo Braithwaite in the 3 February edition of your paper.

I just thought you might like an update. It won the gold medal in the Australian / New Zealand Category of the IPPY awards. I am so delighted and just want to share the news with the world!

Many thanks,

Jo Braithwaite, Noosa

McMansion invasion

A large new species migrating from the south has invaded coastal areas quickly colonising and now dominates the area. The lesser, smaller species of the same genus is being destroyed at an alarming rate and is in danger of extinction. This new species threatens water supplies and covets natural habitats. This new species has been named the McMansion.

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

Noosa River on an autumn evening was captured recently by Leanne Airey. If you have a Lenscape please

com.au

Art Deco gem for ADFAS

By Jim Fagan

Co-host and presenter of ABC’s TV program Collectors, Claudia Chan Shaw admits she is “captivated” by art deco style fashion and jewellery and on Saturday 17 June, she will share this fascination with members of ADFAS (Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society) Noosa.

Sydney-born Claudia has had a varied career as a fashion designer, television and radio presenter, author, public speaker, installation artist, photo artist, and curator.

She is co-designer and director of the internationally known Australian fashion label,Vivian Chan Shaw. The label is well-regarded for its handmade knitwear and jewellery and its designs are represented in the permanent collection of the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.

Claudia presents and produces Arts Friday on 89.7fm Eastside Radio and is a cultural tour leader for the Art Gallery Society NSW in association with Renaissance Tours. She leads the successful series of Art Deco to Art Now tours to Shanghai, Hong Kong, Miami, Wellington, Cuba, New York and Sydney, where she shares her love of art deco, history, art and design.

Claudia, of Chinese ancestry, was curator for the City of Sydney’s Chinese New Year Fes-

tival (2016, 2017, 2018), the largest celebration of the Lunar New Year outside China and created the Rabbit lantern installation as part of the festival’s Lunar Lanterns exhibition. She also designed the hero illuminated art installation for the Year of the Rat 2020 Sydney Lunar Festival.

She was also curator for the Lunar NewYear at World Square, Sydney (2019 – 2021), where she designed large art installations for theYear of the Pig, Rat and Ox.

ADFAS Noosa, Art Deco Style, Fashion and Jewellery, Saturday 17 June at 3.45 for a 4pm start, St Mary’s Church 17 William Street Tewantin. Visitors welcome.

Cost $25, including wine and canapes after the talk. Bookings essential. Please contact Jenny Reeve at membershipnoosaadfas@ gmail.com

Local legends to star at the Sunny Coast Showdown

A Sunshine Coast film and TV initiative kickstarting the area’s screen industry is set to showcase a slate of award-winning and locally made films at this month’s red carpet Showcase event.

The Sunny Coast Showdown, presented by the Bendigo Bank, is a not-for-profit initiative where local screenwriters and producers win the opportunity to make their projects on the Sunshine Coast and showcase them locally and around the world. This year’s event has seen the production of seven projects – three short films, a Powderfinger music video, two documentaries and a reality program.

Showdown winner and screenwriter, Stephen Walker, said he was blown away by the talent the initiative uncovered this year.

“It has helped create an immense sense of collaboration, and has showcased the talented and creative crew, producers and cast who call the Sunshine Coast their home,” he said.

Producer Anita Poteri said shooting her lifestyle project, My Dream Hideout with The Block 2020 winners Jimmy and Tam was a fantastic experience.

“Working with the talented local crew and cast was an absolute joy,” she said.

“The set was filled with positive energy, and I can’t wait for everyone to witness the end result.”

Writer/director Adam Szudrich said he

was honoured that one of Australia’s legends of the screen, Peter O’Brien appears in his short film, Slow Dating.

“He saw the potential and talent on the Sunny Coast and wanted to help to put it on the map,” Adam said.

Ryan Butler, writer/director of zombie film, Bin Day, said the event has proven the Sunshine Coast is ripe for more zombie films.

“I’m already writing a feature length version of my zombie short film,” he said.

“I want it to really capture the beauty of the Sunshine Coast and sprinkle in zombies.”

Showdown co-founder Dan Munday said the event had started a serious conversation about future projects within the film community.

“This year’s projects will really shed light

on the potential we have to create a film industry here that not only sustains itself but grows to a point it’s a major industry for the coast.”

The Sunny Coast Showdown is supported in part by both the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Councils, however, Dan said it could be an even bigger boost for the industry with further support.

“The next step is to get funding that covers all the costs of Showdown number three,” he said.

“We have proven we can do it, we have momentum, now it’s up to the local governments and film bodies to step up in a really significant way.”

Stephen Walker said the Sunny Coast Showdown Showcase will be a rare opportunity to “live local and watch locally made content. It’s truly a chance to see some incredible and entertaining work made on the coast by people who live here”.

Ryan Butler agreed: “Get yourself dolled up and have a taste of a Hollywood-style premiere!”

The Sunny Coast Showdown Showcase 2023 is on 24 June atThe Met, Maroochydore, from 3:30-10pm.

Tickets: Adults - $30, children +12 - $15, family (two adults, three children) - $60

For more information visit app.glueup. com/event/sunny-coast-showdown-showcase-2023-76070/home.html

Dream Hideout.

Shooting for zombie film Bin Day.

Picture: SUPPLIED

Cast and crew on Awaked.

Catch Claudia Shan Shaw this month with ADFAS.

Get close to polo

The sky is the limit for a world-class sporting event set to attract thousands to the Coast with glitz and glamour.

Part of the world’s largest and most successful polo series, Polo By The Sea will kick off on the Sunshine Coast with all the glitz and glamour the sport has to offer on 5 August.

With 30 per cent of attendees historically from outside the Local Government Area, the event will boost accommodation, retail, hospitality, and transport businesses on the Sunshine Coast.

Events Queensland partner Trent Meade is expecting 3000 polo-goers from all walks of life but said the event venue, located along the Maroochy River, was able to hold much more.

“We envision being able to attract people from both north and south of the Sunshine Coast,” he said.

“Last year there was lots of inquiry from northern New SouthWales, and we would really like to nail that this year so we can show that we are dedicated to creating a great event that contributes to the Sunshine Coast economy,” he said. Mr Meade said the event was created to fill a gap in the Sunshine Coast’s event calendar.

“This polo event is about delivering an event that is accessible to a broad demographic and that speaks for itself in our ticketing options and the prices,” he said.

“There is a lot of migration to this beautiful part of the world, particularly from down south, and adding some unique, inspiring premium events to the Coast is important.

“So, we see the Sunshine Coast as having wonderful opportunity for an impressive events calendar and we are looking to lead the way with Polo By The Sea.”

The event will include an after-party performance from Australian music sensation Mashd n Kutcher who will thrill crowds with their unique live electronic music act, combining elements of multiple genres and decades.

Coastline BMW Polo ByThe Sea uses a varia-

tion of polo under the guise of Urban Polo to make the match faster and more exciting for guests.

All guests are guaranteed to be close to the action and will enjoy award-winning entertainment and hospitality at the interactive event. Caloundra Chamber chief executive officer Brady Sullivan said events like Polo By The Sea would be significant generators of economic benefits for the region.

“Providing exciting activities and events is essential in the branding of our region to ensure we are competitive in attracting a younger workforce demographic and providing an appealing lifestyle to our growing population,” he said.

2023’s Coastline BMW Polo By the Sea Sunshine Coast includes Wishlist as the charity partner and will be delivered by Events Queensland in collaboration with the Urban Polo Association.

To book tickets visit ticketfairy.com/event/ coastline-bmw-polo-by-the-sea-5aug2023/

Geraldine Hickey.

Fest faves

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is hitting the road with a bumper line up of festival favourites performing The Events Centre, Caloundra on Saturday 24 June.

Get ready for a stellar line-up of Roadshow favourites alongside the most talked-about breakthrough stars of the moment, together in one jam-packed show that’s sure to leave the whole nation laughing.

So, get some mates together, book your tickets and head out for a muchneeded comedy fix when the Roadshow hits a stage near you.

Caloundra cast include: Kevin Kropinyeri (MC), Geraldine Hickey, Gillian Cosgriff, Takashi Wakasugi and Harry Jun

VENUE: The Events Centre, Caloundra

DATEandTIME: Saturday 24 June at 7:30pm

TICKETS: From $45

BOOKINGS: Call 07 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au

Polo By The Sea will kick off on the Sunshine Coast on 5 August.

All guests are guaranteed to be close to the action.

Creating resilient children

Created by a local family of five, the Coughlans have launched a new journal which is transforming children on and off the field.

The Play Fullout journal offers a range of benefits for children, including those related to mental health.

The family behind it starts with Natasha Coughlan, who is an award-winning entrepreneur, international best selling author and mentor.

Her partner Zane, who was a state champion in equestrian and invited to compete for Australian champion title. And their three boys, Bailey and Tyler who play high performance sport at a nation level, and Chaise who plays rugby union.

“We have used the concepts with our boys since they were little. My background in personal development and life coaching really helped me start the process when they were young,” Natasha said.

“We were sitting around and we all thought wouldn’t it be nice to create one book that contained everything we know will help kids with confidence, failure, goals... and help lots of kids improve?

“We know that all the tools in the book are used by millionaires, famous actors, sports stars and plenty more. We wanted to give kids the upper hand, and not all parents know about the true value of the concepts that are in our journal.”

Zane said, “I was using some of the concepts when I was competing, but not in a formal process, so when we were putting the journal together we took all the things that we

thought improved success on and off the field and put it in there.”

By encouraging kids to set goals, practice mindfulness, and develop a growth mindset, the journal helps build resilience, self-confidence, and emotional regulation skills.

In short, the journal offers a proactive and

positive approach to promoting mental health in children, helping them to develop the skills they need to thrive both on and off the playing field.

“Designed with the latest research in mind, our journal teaches kids the benefits of goalsetting, self-reflection, and resilience - skills

that will serve them well throughout their lives,“ Natasha said.

“Our easy-to-use format encourages children to record their thoughts, set goals, and track their progress as they work towards becoming the best version of themselves.“

Find the book online at playfullout.com

University students exercising their minds at the gym

By Kevin McDonald

Not many people go to the gym to exercise their minds, but three University of Sunshine Coast students are doing just that at Jetts Noosaville.

Simon Holden, 39, and Aaron Robottom, 45, are well into their Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology courses, while Jakson Cowley, 23, is studying for a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.

According to the university’s website, the Clinical Exercise Physiology course teaches graduates “how to use exercise to prevent and manage heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and mental health. It will also train to prevent and manage injuries in sport and recreation”. At the end of their courses, Simon and Aaron will qualify to work in hospitals, health clinics, rehabilitation facilities, gyms and more.

Jakson’s course produces exercise scientists who “use the science of human movement to make life more enjoyable and prevent common lifestyle diseases”.

The three are putting their study into practice by working as personal trainers at Jetts.

Simon, who is into the last year of the four-year course, said study benefited his work at the gym.

“Clients get the benefit of the up-to-date learning we get at uni,” he said.

“And we get great feedback from them. Instead of a certificate that takes only a short time to complete, our course is intensive, so much so it leads to other careers in the health industry.”

Simon said he was particularly interested in helping older people stay healthy.

“I believe movement is the key to staying well,” he said.

“Flexibility, strength and balance all fade as we age. We can devise programs that are clinically tested to help older people.”

During the Clinical Exercise Physiology course, students must do 500 hours of supervised work placement. In the final year the focus is on placements in various health settings.

One of Simon’s recent placements was with the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service Cardiac Rehabilitation Service.

“I’m part of a team helping clients who have had cardiac episodes or surgery. This

could be heart attacks or after surgery such as stents. It’s opened my eyes to another field in the health industry,” he said.

He said exercise physiology was the second fastest growing field of study in Australia.

“The course and the placements give us the tools for a wide range of career choices. We’re given up-to-date knowledge to pass onto to patients and clients.”

Aaron, who is in the second year of his course, said his focus was on the ideology that “movement is medicine” and that an exercise program from a clinical specialist could have huge health benefits, including reducing medical expenses.

He says:“I got into the fitness industry later in life having already maintained an active life. I watched too many people close to me just stop and become older than they need to be. So I wanted the skills to get people moving again.

“I see the value of my university course every day in the gym as I put new ideas into practice and see results such as weight loss, increased joint mobility and stability, and reduced blood pressure or medicinal needs.”

Aaron has been a personal trainer with

more than 10 years’ experience on the Sunshine Coast.

He said his most valued experience was with the Knock Out Parkinson’s Disease boxing program. The disease affects messages the brain sends to the rest of the body, and Aaron said exercise helped increase strength and resistance and improve mobility and balance, and boxing was the perfect exercise for this.

“Ultimately, we have to challenge the brain to respond,” he said.

“This program is special to me and is a key driver to becoming an exercise physiologist and continuing to work towards providing people suffering from this debilitating disease with a better quality of life.”

Jakson is halfway through his third and final year of a bachelor’s degree, with two years’ further study for a master’s in physiotherapy.

Serious injuries ended his semi-professional Australian Football career in Melbourne, but ironically led him to his current field of study.

He says: “I had five knee injuries that needed surgery. My treatment and rehab had

me working with sports physios. This opened my eyes to a future career, so I enrolled in my exercise science course with the intention of becoming a physiotherapist specialising in sports rehabilitation.

“My goal is to work with high-level athletes and take them through rehabilitation and return them to their previous levels of performance.”

Jakson puts his study into practice by helping the gym’s clients of all ages and abilities.

“It doesn’t matter how old a person is or what physical shape they are in,” he said.

John Morrall, owner of Jetts Noosaville, said having trainers of the calibre of Simon, Aaron and Jakson strengthened the gym’s offering.

“We pride ourselves on quality team members so we can help achieve results for our members. Therefore the standard of the personal trainer is paramount.

“When you have trainers like these boys you know they will be successful because of their further knowledge and the fact that they upskill themselves to become better trainers.”

Aaron Robottom puts Katrina Grace through her paces on the boxing pads.Simon Holden discusses 89-year-old Jerry Lefkowitz’s training program.

The Coughlan’s have launched a new journal which is transforming children on and off the field. Zane and Natasha Coughlan with their three boys, Bailey, Tyler and Chaise.

Take the bus to EV Expo

The 2023 Noosa EV Expo and Street Fest is on Sunday 18 June from 10am – 2pm.

Plan ahead to get to the this free family fun day out as Sunshine Beach Rd in Noosa Junction will be closed between Noosa Drive and Berrima Row between 6.30am and 4pm.

Why not take the free bus? The first 250 visitors that arrive by foot, bus or e-transport will receive a voucher for two free trees from Landcare.

All vehicles will need to be removed from Sunshine Beach Rd in Noosa Junction prior to 6.30am or they will be towed away. Bus stops will be moved to Noosa Drive for routes 620, 626, 627, 629, 631.

Taxis and all traffic will be rerouted during the road closure.

Parking will be available in car parks at Bottlebrush Avenue, Transit Centre car park, Cooyar Street car park and Lanyana Way (Council) car park.

For further information call the HOTLINE on 0415 621 778, email bec@bossybootseventagency.com or visit noosaevexpo.com.au

YANDINA COUNTRY MUSIC

Bring your dancing shoes for the chance of a dance as Yandina welcomes guest artists WOTUGET to the ACMA concert on Sunday 18 June. Guaranteed entertainment! See you at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, 12 noon start. Raffle and door prizes, byo lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry $8. Enquiries 0437 191004. We are a not-for-profit organisation and the proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the hall.

CINEMA ON THE ROOF

Family films on the Cooroy Library rooftop are returning on Saturday 17 June at 5.30pm, thanks to the Cooroy Future Group working in partnership with Noosa Libraries and with the assistance of some generous sponsors. Bring your family, a blanket and a picnic to enjoy a movie together under the stars at the library, 9 Maple St, Cooroy. Popcorn will be available to purchase. Movie is Toy Story 3. Entry by donation.

BANK ART

The first art exhibition opening night at the Bendigo Bank in Tewantin is on Wednesday 21 June at 5:30pm. There will be multiple artists and sculptors exhibiting, silent auction (funds raised to go to Noosa Prostate Association), some nibbles and a few beverages.

RED CROSS BRANCH MEETING / AGM

Red Cross Tewantin Noosa Branch meeting will be on Friday 16 June at 9.30am at the Tewantin Noosa RSL. The annual general meeting will be held on Friday 21 July at 9.30am at Tewantin Noosa RSL. Contact Julie for more information on 0407 571 282.

NOOSA WINTER HILLCLIMB

Come and enjoy the thrills and spills of this great local Motorsport event from a grandstand seat. All sorts of cars, timed, uphill racing all weekend, 10 and 11 June, Gyndier Drive, off Cooroy Noosa Road. Adults just $20 entry at gate or online. Full event information at noosahillclimb.com.au

GARDEN CLUB

The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club will be on Monday 12 June at 1.30pm at the Tinbeerwah Hall. The guest speaker will be Pieta Otterbach, waste education and sustainability officer from Noosa Council. Pietra will speak on worms and composting. Plant sales competition table raffles afternoon tea. Guests welcome. For more information contact Len 0417 604 889.

ROVING RESTORERS

Join the Roving Restorers Noosa Chapter, removing weeds at a Land for Wildlife property at Cooran from 8.30am on Friday 9 June.

Please contact Noosa Landcare Project Officer – Tamara - tamara.kubica@noosalandcare.org for further details.

PHOTO CLUB

We meet on the second Monday of each month at Uniting Church Hall, 6 Grasstree Court Sunrise Beach at 7pm. The club comprises all levels of expertise form novice to professional.

The night comprises a guest speaker, supper and our monthly critique of member’s work. Visitors welcome.

NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS

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

· Friday 16 June – Circus Talk – John & Angela Le Mare.

· Friday 23 June – Circus Talk Part 2– John & Angela Le Mare.

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

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Exhibition: REFLECTIONS: Opening by Sandy Bolton Saturday 15 July, 10 am with music and refreshments. Pop-up cafe 15 and 16 July. Members will be exhibiting their arts and crafts through to Friday 28 July.

Workshops:

Linocut card printing with Pam Taylor: Saturday & Sunday 10 & 11 June, 9 am – 3 pm.

Decoupage with Pam Taylor: Saturday 1 July, 9 am – 3 pm.

Advanced watercolour with Jan Lawnikanis: Saturday and Sunday 17 & 18 June, 9am-4pm.

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.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Noosa Community Garden is back in full swing attracting a lot of new members. The Noosa Council grant has given us an amazing opportunity to make a fresh start, creating and building a bigger and better community garden space. Come along and visit. During winter months we start gardening at 8am on Fridays and Sundays at Wallace park. Feel free to join us for a cuppa at 10am. Enquires: June Copeman on 0412 384 848

VIEW CLUB

Noosaville Lunch time View Club supports the education of children through The Smith Family Charity. 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 with a guest speaker and update on our Learning for Life students. For more information call Wendy Brooks on 0417 267 281

PROBUS NOOSA RIVER

Looking for something to do? Our club offers many activities: art, craft, book club, canasta, coffee mornings, creative writing, golf, lunch outings, Mah-jong, Scrabble, theatre (local and Brisbane), walking trips, ukulele and wine appreciation Nights. Monthly meetings are on the first Monday of each month at the Girraween Sports Complex Clubhouse (Entrance off roundabout adjacent Eenie Creek Rd and Langura St) at 9am. Please call 0410 687 639 for further details.

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP

We meet in a private home in Noosaville every Thursday at 2pm and we either watch a Classical Music DVD or listen to a Classical Music CD. Why not give us a try? There is no charge but I ask for a $2 donation for morning coffee or tea and biscuits. For more information please ring Lyn on 5449 0537.

NORTH TEWANTIN BUSHCARE

Join the North Tewantin Bush Care Group of local volunteers every first and third Sunday of the month from 7.30-9.30am. We weed and plant along the river. It is light work and a lot of fun. All equipment is provided and an excellent morning tea follows. Grab a hat and come along. Ring 0432 384 596.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels requiresmore volunteers for local deliveries and kitchen assistants. We provide a high standard of meals to those in our community requiring our service, which is only possible through the generosity of volunteers like you. As a volunteer driver, vouchers are available toward petrol costs. Contact the office on 5449 7659 or email tnmow@bigpond.com

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 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 are a fun, friendly, seniors social group. We welcome couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Monday at the Noosa Golf Club, Tewantin, from 10am and every Thursday at the Boathouse on the Noosa River from 10 am. We also have a monthly program of lunches, dinners, picnics, walks and other fun activities. Contact Joan on 0419 517 869 for more details.

Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels

Weekly roster for Tewantin- Noosa

Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 12 June

Monday Drivers: Rotary D’Break, Darryl, Driver needed C run, Gail, Geoff, Margaret and Bill, Patricia, Ian, Jason, Robyn, Eileen and Judy

Kitchen: Georges, Jenny, Len

Tuesday Drivers: Luc, Lin, Tania and Friends, Darryl, Driver needed E run, Lesley, Barani and Peter, Amy, Simone, Catherine

Kitchen: Georges, Christine, Ann

Wednesday Drivers: Martina, Trish and Helen, Darryl, Lis and Liz, Driver needed E run, Bronwyn and Nick, Rosemary H, Driver needed H run, Simone, John and Helen, Kevin (End)

Kitchen: Denise, Christine, Jerry, John

Thursday Drivers: Kyle, Peter, Sue, Donna and Julie, Margo and Jim, John E, Kerryn and Stuart, Martin, Martina, Sharon and Mal

Kitchen: Donal, Vicki, Sharon, Claire

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.

The i-Scoot team at last year’s Noosa EV Expo.

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Choices for getting active

From sport to dancing or walks there’s plenty of ways to get active in Noosa.

MOUNTAIN BIKE ORIENTEERING

Grab a map, a mate and navigate your way around Beerburrum by bike on Sunday 11 June. Go solo or in a team. Race or social. Must enter by 8 June.

Distance 5-40km. Cost $25-$30 per event. More information at info@sunshineorienteers. com.au or Facebook: Sunshine Orienteers

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 2.15-3.15pm,

please ring or just turn up. Phone Helen on 0448 621 788.

SUNDAY DANCE

Dance lessons are on Sundays atTewantin 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. Classes are on Mondays andWednesdays 9-10.30am (Intermediate level), Thursday 5.30-6.30pm (Beginners), Friday 9-10am (All levels) at Performing Arts Factory, 2/6-8 Rene St, Noosaville. Phone Angelika on 0488 088 633.

MOTORCYCLING

Motorcyclists around Noosa meet for a regular ride on the firstThursday 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.

General Classifieds Announcements Employment

SKINNER, Reginald

of Noosaville

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 30th May 2023, Aged 97 years.

Loved husband of Peggy (dec’d).

Loving and cherished father of Marion and Martin (dec’d), Devoted Grandad of Emma & Renée and F.I.L of Gerard.

We love you Dad

MCCARTHY Ronald Stanley (Ron)

03/09/1948 - 26/05/2023

Of “Waterford”

522 Cooroy Mountain Road, Cooroy Qld Loved Husband of Janice (dec) Much loved Father to Lisa (dec) and Travis and partner Matt. Brother to John and family, Brother/ Sister-in-Law to Ian and Lea Taylor and family. A great friend and companion to so many. May he rest in peace.

A Funeral Service will be held in the Drysdale Funerals Chapel, 27 Butler St Tewantin, Friday 9th June commencing at 10am.

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ROUND 15

WEEKLY MATCHUP

Solid effort by Dolphins

Under 14s

The Phins finally had enough players to field a full team plus subs this week after a few weeks plagued by illness and injury. They played against Uni at Uni. Despite Uni showing improvements from the start of the season, and mistakes aplenty from Noosa, the boys found their groove in the second half. Despite quite a few opportunities, Uni couldn’t seem to connect well enough to get over the line. Special mention to Uli as he showed impressive speed to score two tries in his first game back after injury. The team continued their undefeated streak with a 53-0 thumping of Uni. McDonald’s Player of the Match went toWill Sparks.

Under 11s Reds

The Reds travelled to Maroochydore to play both Grammar and the Swans. Noosa started strong against Grammar with a quick try to Ryker after a strong run, followed by another try by Xavier. Tom converted and our confidence was high. Another two tries to Xavier and an impressive one from Duke saw the Reds complete a dominant display with a 33 to nil win.

The Maroochydore Swans were up next and early signs showed we had a battle on our hands. They scored first in a solid forward move but we responded to level up before halftime through our scoring machine Xavier. It was a tussle all the way but a fifth Xavier try for the day saw us sneak over for a 10-7 victory. A solid team effort with some good work in the pack by Ethan, Alby and Duke. Xavier was outstanding and a well-deserved Domino’s Pizza Player of man of the Match. A good day for the Noosa Reds.

Under 11s Fins

By Dylan Tasker

This week The Fins playing group was decimated through illness,

With no reserves it would be a true test of their fitness.

Versing The Peregian Saints, a young team on the rise,

Chock full of boys with speed, power and size.

The Fins were up for the challenge despite the adversity,

Playing with passion and getting their jerseys dirty.

They dominated field position and territory with their support play,

An excellent running and passing game holding sway.

A couple of errors and some stoic Peregian defence,

Only adding to the game’s theatre and suspense.

The pressure told and The Fins were in, Lenny on the wing with a shimmy and spin. That sparked The Saints attack into life, Several long-range tries had The Fins in strife.

Although behind on the scoreboard the team hung tough,

Displaying resilience and strength and all

that stuff.

To hit back in style with some terrific tries, Marcus, Max and Connor getting meat pies.

It finished four tries apiece in a great game of football, Every U11 Fin can hold their head high and stand tall.

Player of the Match, Max Coonan, an elite back rower, His tackling and hit-ups unrelenting till the game was over.

Under 10s

Whites – Saturday saw a brisk but sunny morning, perfect for the Under 10s to take on Brothers at the Swans home ground. The Whites were looking a little different on the

field due to some notable omissions through illness and representative duties. Fortunately, our Reds were there to fill the large void. Thank you to the parents as well as the boys.

The arm wrestle began with no score for the first 10 minutes of the game. Despite huge defensive efforts from Zac and Zion upfront and Albie out wide, Brothers then snuck in three quick tries and a conversion that left our boys scratching their heads by the end of the first half.

The tables turned after an inspiring halftime speech from the coaches. Hugo was fast to the ball at the breakdown and as always tireless defensively. Benny was running angles that wouldn’t have been out of place in the Wallabies 1999 RWC squad, earning him

a try. Emerson had several massive tacklebreaking runs and great offloads, whilst Tom’s fancy footwork confused the Brethren and made metres on several occasions.

Alex had brilliant body position smashing through tackles. Sol and Hudson were great in defence over the ball at every opportunity, whilst Hunter was brutal in attack. Barnaby had some electric runs dancing up the sideline, much like last week but came off a little better this time around. Finally, Miller’s glory-filled try in the corner that signalled fulltime. The battle of the second half was won by the good guys without a doubt. Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went to Tom.

Under 14s player of the match Will Sparks.

Under 6s player of the match Buster.

Under 11s Fins - Perry giving it a nudge.

Under 11s clash of the Titans.

Under 12s players of the match Victor Hiemstra,Will Stewart and Lenny Juno.

Under 13s player of the match Hugh Taylor.

Vultures pounce on Tigers

By Julian Pitts

The Rococo Noosa Tigers have been soundly beaten by Mt Gravatt in Brisbane last weekend to put any chance of making finals in season 2023 to bed.

The lowly placed Vultures were more energetic, particularly in the stoppage and clearance area and fully deserved their victory.

In fact, the Tigers just looked down right flat. They were second to the ball from the start and if not for the performances of the usual suspects the result could have even read worse.

Senior coach Chris Rourke felt ‘gutted’ post match saying, “our last three weeks have been a huge improvement, even the loss to Redlands we were well and truly in the game for the most part. And if you turn up flat or unenthused like we looked today this competition will hurt you. We sit 2-7 now so a massive task lies ahead of us”.

Starting with the longest road trip of them Tigers are up against Palm Beach on the Gold Coast this Saturday.

The Tiger Reserves suffered their first loss for the season as an equally as keen and energetic Vulture Reserve grade side controlled the entire day whilst once again Jed Costigans Colts battled hard but to no avail.

Our senior men’s teams head to Palmy this weekend while the all conquering women play Gympie at Gympie from 4.45pm. Media Award Votes for Mt Gravatt

Tigers Inclusion team at their match last weekend.

7. W O’Dwyer

8. C Crisp

9. J Fitzpatrick Progressive Media Award Totals (after round 9)

· 19 - Jai Fitzpatrick

· 18 - Will ODwyer

· 16 - Aaron Laskey

· 12 - Mav Pettigrove

· 10 - Aaron Wilson

Don’t forget to book your tickets to our next presidents luncheon on Saturday 17 June from 11am with special guest former Richmond superstar Matthew Richardson.

One not to be missed.

Good luck to all those representing Noosa this weekend.

Go Tigers!

Winter croquet still popular as the courts warm up

The first cold days of winter are with us. Players on Noosa croquet courts these days are wearing jackets while shorts are less frequently seen, though this is Queensland.

But the five courts at the Noosa Club in Noosa Waters are all in use, on some days many double-booked.

This is a good sign for the club and some new recent members have joined the playing group with enthusiasm and are getting involved very quickly.

We look forward to other members now in training joining the club over the next month and it is always good to keep the playing group reinvigorated.

A recent interest from members of the local bridge club is notable. A similar attitude to the strategic elements, or a similar ruthless approach to winning?

Interclub competitions have continued.

The most recent have seen the Pennant, Shield and Plate teams all play further rounds of matches both home and away with mixed results.

The Plate team has lost its last three games but have put up some creditable performances as they are all new and inexperienced players.

Dennis Coulter has been a consistent winner, with Cam Black, Lois King and Richard Brown all also winning games.

The Shield team took the long drive to Bribie Island on 24 April, where they lost 7 games to 3.

James Martin and Julie Terry had a good day, winning both their singles and teaming for a doubles win.

The Shield team then travelled to nearest neighbour Coolum on the 8 May.

The experienced Noosa team won the day

seven games to three, with Richard Bawden and Julie Terry winning all three of their games.The Shield and Plate teams will not be on the podium this year but all players have enjoyed their competitions.

The Pennant team also welcomed Bribie Island to Noosa on 1 May with much better results. They had a good win 8 games to 2. Galina Makarova and Charlie Osvald won two singles games. Galina then joined with Aniko Osvald for a doubles win and Charlie teamed with John Olsen from Noosa for a second doubles win. The Pennant game against Nambour on 15 May was cancelled due to rain. Played the following week the team suffered an unexpected loss going down seven games to three. They then redeemed themselves the following week on 29 May by beating Headland Buderim by the same amount. Galina and Aniko were again the stand-outs. This leaves the Pennant com-

petition in an exciting finish on June 12 when the two leaders play each other – Noosa versus Bribie Island.

The ongoing Saturday Singles competition continues about every third week, where players from a number of clubs play to see who can get their index down the most over a set period. Difficult to see any winners yet, as people play at different times, but it has created a lot of interest.

The Club recently held a general meeting to approve a change to its constitution and a resultant change to the bylaws, relating to an updated set of grievance procedures. One of those things we have to do but hope that we will never need. We are a happy club at the moment – let’s keep it that way.

Want to join the number of new arrivals trying out croquet at the moment? Ring Niven Gugich on 0428 799 987. He just may know where that pot of gold is located.

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TUES 13TH JUNE: Mostly sunny. WED

5. A Laskey

6. L Flagg

The Inclusion boys practised their foot work.

Sport

Big uptick for Pickleball

On several occasions, we have told our readers that the sport of Pickleball is arguably the world’s fastest growing sport.

Now following requests for more information, here is a flyer that gives great insight. What is it that makes the sport so popular?

Well for one it is easy to play: a five-minute introduction, is enough for people to start playing the game. It caters for all ages. Grandparents can play with grandchildren and enjoy. The courts are small, in fact four courts fit into one tennis court. The sport can be easy on the body, with under arm serves followed by exciting fast paced volleys at the net.

It is great for your coordination and concentration and can be highly competitive.

But here is the disclaimer - it can be highly addictive. For a bit of advice, you need to ease into the sport.

Clubs are popping up all over Australia and it is estimated that there are over 15,000 people currently playing Pickleball on a regular basis. As a result, one of the issues currently is the lack of Pickleball courts.

This can partially be resolved by using and sharing tennis courts. Tennis Australia and their state boards are seeing the mutual benefits of both sports being played at tennis clubs as the number of pickleball players keep on increasing.

Here on the Sunshine Coast, we currently have over 1000 players, so the pressure is on for local councils to provide more venues. Currently Noosa Shire Council in conjunction with Noosa Pickleball club, is building some indoor courts at the Noosa Tewantin Sports Complex and completion is expected in August. However this will not fully resolve the problem.

In Caloundra, which now has 12 pickleball courts, all are in constant demand. The Sunshine Pickleball Club has currently over 400 financial members, and with pickleball being introduced into schools we can expect many more future pickleball enthusiasts.

The sport is also very popular with travellers, both domestically and internationally. With the emergence of clubs all over Australia from northern Queensland to southern Tasmania, travellers are welcomed with open arms. Not only do you get a chance to play the game with like-minded people, you get to make fast friends.

If you are planning a trip overseas, pack your paddle in your luggage, as many of our friends did last year. Not only did they get exercise and local information, but also made many friends in the process.

Pickleball, which originated in the United States, is now huge and is also going gangbusters in Europe. Asia and the United Kingdom are all following suit, hosting tournaments all over the world.

If you are interested in learning more about the sport contact Ron Gatliff at the Noosa Pickleball Club on 0411209197. This happy soul will be only too pleased to start you on your journey of fun and friendship. New game, new friends and lots of fun. You can’t go wrong.

Junior Outriggers

From Colin Jones spokesman for the Juniors Outriggers Club comes this report of a successful season.

The results are very pleasing. This club has in-fact grown to be one of largest junior groups

in the sport of outrigger canoe racing.

It is only fitting due to Nooses having the largest membership in Australia. The juniors embraced the latest South Queensland Zone series, and were a huge help towards Noosa Outriggers being named Zone 2023 Premier Club: and the OC6 Marathon Series winning club.

They capped it off by being the Club Overall Points winners at the inaugural SQ Zone Championships recently held at Rainbow Beach.

One of their highlights also saw 25, 7-13 yr olds challenge themselves by paddling out and back through a surf break. As they train on the Noosa River, for many it was the first time.

Coach Flea White is delighted with the commitment and enthusiasm that the juniors bring to training and competition. Also, the great support of the parents.

As the 2023 summer season ends, they started their winter break by attending their trophy presentation celebrations. Stand outs were the U/14s who, competing in single and team races, finished the season with a good tally of wins and places across the board.

The zone championships also saw a large contingent of U/12s successful in single crew races and three crews entering the team events, winning 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Every team braved it out with adults steerers, a great support for these many first- time rookies. The youngest division of Minnows, aged from seven up, had two crews. Their first row through breaking surf was a great learning curve, that saw them finish 1st and 2nd.

However, for these young warriors their

highlight was being ferried back safely to the beach in the rubber duckies, courtesy of the Rainbow Beach surf club IRB crew.

Another highlight was the presentation of medals to junior members who have been in the sport for four to five years.

Speaking to the recipients, Coach Flea said, ‘’We hope you will stick with the sport it can take you, interstate and overseas to such places as Hawaii and Tahiti.”

“Our club president Bodo, who is also a junior parent, has just raced in the South of France and the Baltic Sea.We would love to see our Noosa Juniors reach these goals in their years ahead.” Noosa juniors will return to the river in August to train for the October season.

Parents interested in their siblings visiting the club for a come and try starting October are most welcome. Visit noosaoutriggers.com.

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Body surfing

There is a gentleman who has spent many years patrolling between the flags, and presently is devoting hours in an endeavour to revive what in Noosa, has become something of a forgotten art. The exciting world of body surfing.

His name is Jack Lewis and at age 39 he and some close mates, have started to get people talking body surfing. After a lapse of several seasons, the once heavily populated area of Nooses First Point, where the beautiful green wave was a haven for body surfing, we are now starting to see the occasional body board arrive on the scene.

Just recently Jack won a prestigious event on the body at Coolum Beach.

For Jack it all started when at the ripe old age of two years his father took him under his wing, and the art became part of his life. His venture into the world of surf lifesaving started at Northcliff. Now his journey has landed him at Noosa.

Now Jack and his mates are working to promote the sport. His present goal is to travel to Hawaii with an Australian team of six men and four women to take part in the World Body Surfing Championship at the Pipeline.

The Pipeline, until 1961 was considered unrideable, but then a body surfer named Phil Edwards arrived and started a new chapter in the annals of the sport.

Local trivia

Sad to hear, Pirates Rugby League marketing and events manager Deborah-Jane Gillard is leaving after several years of hard dedicated work.

We wish this gracious lady every success in her future years. Also, from Pirates comes the news that long serving support member Ray Travers is having a sojourn in the Nambour General Hospital. A quick recovery and back to the Pirates sideline is what we want.

This week we lost Julie Williams a Tewantin lady, who passed away after a long battle with cancer. Julie with a family of three, daughters Leah, Kerri and son Brendon, was a fundraising extraordinaire for clubs such as Noosa Heads SLSC, Noosa Pirates and many others. Her work for the Noosa Surf Club knew no boundries.

To her family, the Surf Club is just and always will be, a phone call away. Vaya con Dios dear friend, Vaya con Dios

The Junior Outriggers claimed Club Overall Points winners at the inaugural SQ Zone Championships.

Junior Outriggers Club celebrated a successful season. Juniors Outriggers Club are now one of the largest junior canoe clubs.

Noosa Outriggers were named Zone 2023 Premier Club: and the OC6 Marathon Series winning club.

The juniors embraced the latest South Queensland Zone series.

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Smales brothers amaze

The amazing Smales brothers never cease to, well, amaze me!

There are so many great young Noosa surfers to rave about that I could fill a book, let alone a column, but here let me join their mum Nat Smales in sharing the stoke of the clan’s recent sojourn to Bells Beach (Djarrak) for the Australian Indigenous Titles.

Over the past couple of years I’ve written the story here and elsewhere of how Landen and Kaiden discovered their First Nations roots through research carried out by their dad in Western Australia, and embraced it to the point where they’ve become ambassadors for reconciliation locally and have surfed with distinction in the Indigenous Titles.

This year at Bells, Lando chose to surf in three divisions in order to maximise his time in the water with only three other surfers in the water at this iconic break.

Proud mum Nat takes up the story: “In true Landen form he built momentum through every heat and won all three divisions – Open Mens Longboard, Open Mens Shortboard and Under 18 Junior Boys Shortboard. All of this at just 16 years old.

“Kaiden also surfed amazingly, pushing himself in conditions he’s never surfed before. He made it through to the quarters in the Open Mens Shortboard and placed second in the Open Mens Longboard.”

As a result, Landen was invited to compete in the Bells Beach 50Year Storm event as Indigenous champion, and has been given a wildcard into theWSL longboard trials to be held at Bells later in the year.

Says Nat: “Just wow! He sure knows how to create opportunities for himself. I’m proud of my boys, including Zeike who did the 20-plus hour drive [to Bells] with me. Little champion! So beautiful to see my family supported and making important cultural connections. [Former Pipe Masters champion] Robbie Page called the event a modern day corroboree. There was many goose-bump moments, that’s for sure. A trip we will never forget.”

Storm launched at Bells

Speaking of goose-bump moments, the 50Year Storm at Bells Beach, to which our Lando is now an invitee, held its opening ceremony last weekend with its share of emotion-charged moments.

Run if conditions reach optimum level between 1 June and 31 August, the event seeks to raise awareness and funds for people’s mental wellbeing, with vver $45,000 raised so far since its inception in 2017 and donated to One in Five and headspace, 50 Year Storms’s charity partners. Just as importantly for the local surfing community, the Storm honours the memory of former top pro surfer Shaun Brooks who passed away some years back, his mates wanting to pay tribute to him while acknowledging mental health issues to create a conversation.

The inspiration came from the tongue-incheek ‘90s classic film Point Break, in which Bohdi (Patrick Swayze) escapes an FBI manhunt by paddling out into massive waves at Bells Beach created by the mythical “50 year storm”… never to be seen again.

According to the organisers: “Our idea was originally a big wave event, but it has grown into more of a metaphor that everyone at one point in their life may experience: a 50 year storm of some magnitude. The event aims to bring the community together, generate conversations, create awareness and break down the stigma behind mental health wellbeing.”

The Storm’s list of invitees, selected by a community vote, includes not only current champions and some of the biggest names in surfing from recent years, but also several generations of Torquay’s surfing legacy families, including Shaun’s brother, former pro Troy, and his nephew, Jahli.

PT party time in pink

Coolangatta has seen its share of parties over more than a century now, since the long-gone stately guest houses of Greenmount Hill encouraged visitors to form conga lines and dance around the block in their pajamas.

There were no PJs in evidence at former

world pro surfing champion Peter Townend’s celebration of 70 spins around the sun at Greenmount Surf Club last week, but PT had advised guests to follow his lead and dress in vivid pink. Unfortunately, your correspondent, on his way to a funeral, didn’t have a lot of pink in his backpack, but did his best.

A who’s who of surfers from several generations stacked in for the shindig, including a bunch of buddies who flew in from Huntington Beach, California to honour their mate PT who has been based in Surf City Huntington

for 40 years.

Neverknowntodothingsbyhalves,theonetime “Coolangatta Kid” who claimed the first ever IPS world title in 1976, started a weeklong celebration in Sydney where he was feted at a reunion of his Cronulla mates from his time working for Gordon and Smith Surfboards, before tootling up the coast for four days of celebration with family and friends, culminating in his actual birthday, 30 May, which began with pilot son Jhye taking him for a light aircraft spin over his old stomping grounds.

I managed to catch him for a quick pre-load and information exchange at Twin Towns before the big night began at 3pm. (Remember, we’re talking old people here!) Former Coolie Kid and ’78 world champ Rabbit Bartholomew got the roasting off to a fine start, and it was my pleasure to relate the story of when PT and I burnt our beards off during a “purple flyer” drinking contest during a long ago Bells Beach contest.

Ah, what a night it was. HBD, PT!

Beautiful rail work from Landen Smales at Bells.

Big wave action at the 2021 Storm event. Picture: SUPPLIED

World champs “Mono” Stewart and PT get a few tips from 2023 Agnes Over 70 champ.

Kaiden throws some spray on his backhand.

Rabbit roasts the birthday boy.

The brothers at Bells.

PROPERTY

GOLF-FRONT LIVING PAR EXCELLENCE

PROPERTY MATTERS

ERLE LEVEY

A MUST-SEE for admirers of beautiful homes and those keen on a game of golf, is 701 The Palms at Noosa Springs.

Indulge in the epitome of a truly breathtaking residence, on par with excellence designed by Paul Clout, and boldly staking its claim seemingly on an island - albeit a dizzying unparalleled 2252sq m site with a northerly aspect and views of water from every room.

It is totally surrounded by tranquility and is beside the lake and fourth green of world-class Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort.

Just up the fairway you have a choice of another sensational property at 517 The Woods, a Stephen Kidd designed masterpiece on a huge 1239sq m allotment.

Marketed by Tom Offermann and Patrick Sherwood, 701/61 Noosa Springs Dve offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms,

and a two-car golf-front house with pool, on 2252sq m.

Grand doors open into a foyer, a gallery wall of fold-away paned glass, a bridge over a sandstone-edged meandering pool, and gardens reminiscent of the Mediterranean.

The expansive living spaces come with clerestory atriums, endless travertine, oak floors and kitchen with stone-topped cabinetry including curvaceous island breakfast bar.

There are three bedrooms in the main residence including the king m-size retreat which has an alfresco terrace outlook, dresser, fashionista-style walk-in robe and travertine ensuite with Mediterraneaninspired mosaic-tiled sunken bath and pool outlook.

Two bedrooms have custom cabinetry and each has a terrace or pool outlook.

The bathroom has a sunken bath and there is a separate powder room.

The two bedrooms in the guest villa have built-in robes and a bathroom with a bathtub.

Designer Paul Clout considers the residence, inspired by his travels in the

Mediterranean, as one of his all-time favourites.

HAWAIIAN-INSPIRED HIDEAWAY

Aptly named Halewai, the Hawaiian word for home on the water, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom, three-car waterfront house at 105 Noosa Pde, Noosaville, has been attracting plenty of attention.

Set for auction Saturday, 17 June, at 11am with Nic Hunter and Tiffany Wilson of Tom Offermann Real Estate, it comes with jetty, boat slip, and coveted north-easterly aspect.

“It’s a beautiful house,’’ Nic said, “... Stephen Kidd-designed.

“The position is great. It has easterly aspect and is central to either Hastings St or Gympie Tce - you can walk to Ricky’s on Noosa Sound.

“It has short-term holiday approval, which is a valuable asset in itself.’’

The two-level home is on 610sq m with 21m of water frontage.

There are three bedrooms upstairs, including a gorgeous main suite looking over the water, Nic said.

Downstairs you have a guest suite or

main bedroom alternative.

“There has been a good response from those seeking waterfront living,’’ Nic said.

“A big drawcard for boaties is the slipway down the side of the house, going straight up to the triple garage with drivethrough capability.’’

The house features lofty ceilings, plantation shutters and beautiful limewashed timber floors, which fan to individually-styled, open-plan living, dining and casual lounging spaces.

Banks of glass sliders reveal private terraces and a sun deck to the waterfront.

The timeless designer kitchen comes with granite-topped, VJ-profile cabinetry including island and breakfast bench looking out to the water, while downstairs is the climate-controlled wine cellar.

Central to upstairs is a high-ceilinged leisure space with a bar - more a chill-out zone for movies and relaxation.

It is adjacent to the king-size main suite with Noosa River water views, walk-in robe, an ensuite with mosaic tiles, vanity console, rectangular free-standing bath, and separate toilet.

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, three-car waterfront house with jetty, boat slip, at 105 Noosa Pde, Noosaville, goes to auction Saturday, 17 June, at 11am. 337557

Plantation shutters open to an undercover terrace.

The other two bedrooms come with plantation shutters, built-in robes and a two-way ensuite.

Downstairs, the guest bedroom opens onto the terrace and a family bathroom is nearby.

HIDDEN RIVERSIDE GEM

Running weekday open houses, has created lots of interest in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car townhouse 1/159 Gympie Tce, Noosaville,.

Marketed by Melanie Primmer of Tom Offermann Real Estate, the property goes to auction in-rooms at Tom Offermann Real Estate, Noosa Sound, at 12pm Saturday, 10 June.

“It is a nice riverfront property with a good price-point,’’ Melanie said.

“On offer is ground-level living areas and a leafy aspect.

“It is across the road from the yacht club.’’

Noosa Village River Resort, is somewhat of a hidden gem nestled right in the heart

of Gympie Terrace.

Inside the townhouse, the open-plan living zone seamlessly flows onto a lovely alfresco area in the private courtyard.

The open-plan living areas come with lime-washed flooring, giving a freshly renovated Hampton’s look with dining furniture and lounges to complement.

The dining area has custom cabinetry, and there is a beautifully re-designed galleystyle kitchen with stone-topped white 2-pac cabinetry, high-end appliances including a gas cooktop and an inverter washing machine.

Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms, including the main bedroom with a private river-facing balcony.

The shared bathroom continues the styling with VJ-profile walls, stone-topped double basin cabinetry and glamorous pendants. The toilet is separate plus there is a powder room downstairs.

The Noosa Village River Resort boutique complex has tropical gardens with a heated pool, spa and sauna, also a full-size tennis court.

LUXURY BY THE BEACH

A spectacular four-bedroom, threebathroom, three-car designer apartment with pool at Peregian Beach has attracted interest from far and wide.

Marketed by an expressions of interest campaign, Jason Wedge at McGrath Estate Agents Noosa is now dealing with inquiries from expatriates from as far afield as France and the US as well as those from Brisbane who have recently sold or looking for a retreat.

The apartment 2/8 Avocet Pde has north-easterly aspect and proximity to the beach among the main featuresessentially the appeal of being able to go to sleep at night with the sound of the surf in the background.

Designed by Chris Clout, it offers dramatic views of the beach. The spacious, open living area flows to the expansive outdoor terrace.

The main bedroom suite comes with an indulgent ensuite and a private balcony that makes the most of the views.

The remaining three bedrooms also have

stunning ocean views, are generously sized and beautifully appointed.

The central kitchen comes with stone bench tops and the Miele appliances.

With an infinity pool, lush gardens, and a barbecue area, it is a remarkable residence.

AUCTION ACTION

FRIDAY, 9 June

Noosa Waters

· 122 Shorehaven Dve: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, on 669sq m, 1pm, Dean McLure 0499 270 691 Darren Martens 0419 806 468 McLure Prestige

SATURDAY, 10 June

Noosaville

· 1/159 Gympie Tce: 2bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, in rooms 12pm, Melanie Primmer 0448 966 867 Tom Offermann Real Estate

Peregian Beach

· 6 Pelican St: 3bed, 2bath, 1car house, 11am, Tracy Russell 0413 319 879 Eliza Coppin 0423 726 639 Tom Offermann Real Estate. ●

12611557-MS23-23

A spectacular four-bedroom, three-bathroom, three-car designer apartment 2/8 Avocet Pde, Peregian Beach, is for sale by negotiation. 337557

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car golf-front house with pool on 2252sq m at 701/61 Noosa Springs Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Friday, 16 June, at 11am.

105NOOSAPARADE, NOOSAVILLE

Pictureaneffusivebeachhouse-inspiredhideaway calledHalewai,theHawaiianwordfor‘homeonthe water’.Absolutelyappropriategivenithasawide frontagetoaquietNoosaSoundwaterway,also abeach,jetty,boatslipandisamere100mtothe NoosaRiver.Imagineitisyours.Everythingelseis here.Halcyondaysbeginindoorswithloftyceilings, plantationshuttersandbeautifullimewashedtimber

floors,whichfaninanovergenerousfashionto individually-styledopen-planliving,diningandcasual loungingspaces.Nextlevelbraggingrightscomeinto playwhenbanksofglassslidersseeminglydisappear, revealingmassiveterracesthewidthofthewaterfront.

Auction Saturday17June11am

View Saturday&Wednesday 11.00-11.30

A 4 B 3 C 3

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

Agent TiffanyWilson 0468922519 tiffany@offermann.com.au

67ORIENTDRIVE, SUNRISEBEACH

Boldlystakingitsclaim,abrilliantwhitebeachhouse takesitsplaceinthesunonaprizeddune-likeperch, 3-minutestosinkingtoesintheglisteningwhitesandof SunriseBeach.

Noticehowtheverdantstreetscapeevokesaninstant connectivitytothebeautyofthesurrounds,andhow theluminescentpoolwithsandstone-likesurround, sassywallfeatureandundercoverterrace,hasbeen

cleverlydesignedforutmostprivacyandyear-round perfectweatherconditionsthankstothenortherly aspect.CoralSeavignettes,offerdifferentperspectives ofthespectaclewhiletheresidenceofmanymoods withbeautifulpolishedtimber floors,banksofglass louvresandslidingdoors,maximisesthemajestyofthe beachfrontsettingwithanharmoniousconnectionto outdoors.

A 4 B 3 C 2 D

Auction Saturday17June12pm

View Saturday&Wednesday 10.00-10.30

Agent PeterTeWhata 0423972034 peter@offermann.com.au

337TEEWAHBEACHROAD, NOOSANORTHSHORE

NoosaNorthShore-40.5haBeachfrontLandParcel. Anopportunitytoacquirea50%shareinanirrefutably spectacularbeachfrontparcelonNoosa’sNorthShore, zonedruralresidential.

Bitumenroadaccessplus466mofbeachfrontage tothedazzlingwhite-sandwithpotentialviewsfrom NoosaHeadstoDoubleIslandPoint,andacrossthe CoralSea.

ThissliceoftheNoosaBiosphereisanaturalasset-the ultimateprize.

Agent TomOffermann 0412711888 tom@offermann.com.au

Auction Friday23June12pm Inrooms15/2QuambyPlace

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

11LAKEEDGEDRIVE, NOOSAHEADS

Thislifestylemasterpiececustom-designedbyoriginal ownersandbuilttothehigheststandards,showcases arguablythe finestvistaacrossthepicturesquelake, withintheexclusivemaster-plannedElysiumresidential enclave.

Feature-ladenthroughoutwithnoexpensespared on fixturesand fittings–thequalityishigh-end,the aestheticselegant,andtheattentiontodetailevident;

itseamlesslyintegratescontemporaryclasswith relaxed,effortlessNoosaliving.

Thegloriouslakevistaisthepiecederesistance–whethersippingonafreshlybrewedmorningespresso afterastrollalongascenicwalkingtrailincluding alongsideresplendentLakeWeybaorindulgingin sundowners;thisjoiedevivrecouldbeyournewreality.

A 4 B 2 C 2

Auction Saturday24June10am

View Saturday&Wednesday 11.00-11.30

Agent PeterTeWhata 0423972034 peter@offermann.com.au

8YALLARACOURT, NOOSAHEADS

Thesecretisout.There’sacontemporary,all-newsundrenchedbeachhomeinasecludedsmallleafycul-desacofamuchsought-afterestate,dottedwithparks andreserves,hasbike-wayandwalkwaylinkstothe town’scosmopolitanheart.

Stepinside.Notehowitwidensintotheopenplan livingarea,hasasparklingfreshbeachaesthetic,a relaxingneutralpaletteandthankstohighceilings

andanortherlyaspect,lightshadowdancesacross theseriouslydeluxeblackbutt floors.Letthemassive bifolddoorsdisappearallowingaseamlesstransition fromindoorstotheexpansiveundercoverterrace.It extendsinthenortherlydirectiontothereargarden wherewhateverthereasonorseason,familyand friendswillbeenamouredwithsuchawonderfulspace forentertaining,orjustlazingbythepool.

A 4 B 2 C 2 D

Auction Saturday24June12pm

View Saturday11.00-11.30&

Wednesday12.00-12.30

Agent ClareSherwood 0402903733

clare@offermann.com.au

517/61NOOSASPRINGSDRIVE, NOOSAHEADS

Meanderingavenuesfringedwithfragrantgardenia hedges,graciousstandsofFoxtailpalms,shinyleafed tropicalmagnoliasandmanicuredgardens,arejustthe entréetowhatisregardedasoneofthebestgolfbasedresidentialcommunitiesinthecountry.Easyto seewhy.

Breathtakinglyexquisiteandunequalledwithrenowned designerStephenKidd’svenerableskillsanddetail,

thevoluminousspacesaredrenchedwithdappled naturallightthankstosurroundingclerestorywindows, cofferedceilingsandnorth-facingglasspanelswhich disappearinaseamlessfashiontothealfrescoterraces. Theglisteningpoolandlowerpartoftheterrace ostensiblyhoveroverthelily-paddedlakeseparating theresidencefromthe17thfairwayandbeyond. Doubleeaglebeforelunchanyone?

A 4 B 3 C 3 D

Price $6.65M

View Saturday 10.00-10.30

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

41DolphinCresCent, NOOSAVILLE

Savourtheideaofsun,sea,sandandlivingona waterwaywithatidalbeachnexttoaparkonHideaway Island?You’llloveeverythingaboutWeybaHaven,and don’tforgettobringtheboat, fishinggear,bucketsand spades,becauseit’sholidayseveryday. Lookaround.Totherightisaprivatelushgardenand abuttingisNancyCatoPark,namedafterthefamous novelist,poetandconservationistwholivedinthisvery

residencewhen firstbuilt.

Lookahead.Benchseatingsurroundsawide-arboured Jacarandatree,totheleft isashimmeringpoolwith sandstonesunterraceandinfront,joy-of-joys,abroad waterfrontagewithatidalbeach.

price $5.5M

View Saturday 11.00-11.30

A 5 B 3 C 2 D

Agent NicHunter 0413785512 nic@offermann.com.au

Agent MalCox 0407708860 mal@offermann.com.au

2/287WEYBAROAD, NOOSAVILLE

Seizetheday.AtownhousesoclosetotheNoosa Riverisarare findwhenithastwobedrooms,alfresco terracewithanorth-eastaspect,isnearthepoolalso knowingitsdesirabilityhasincreaseddramatically becauseithasaredhot,ready-to-goprice Beinstantlyimpressedbynaturalbrightlightdrenching theoak-toned flooringintherefurbedopenplanliving anddiningspaces.

IndoorsmeldsseamlesslytooutdoorsasFrenchdoors connectwiththeundercoverterrace.Whataperfect spotforabarbequeorwatchingthekidshavefun. Worthnotingthatjustbeyondthepathway,lawned areaandpoolfence,aretropicalgardenswiththe dazzlingbeach-stylepoolandingroundspa.Naturally, theyarebothheatedinthecoolermonths.

A 2 B 2 C 1 D

Price $790,000

Agent JulieBengtsson 0418980247

julie@offermann.com.au

1/159GYMPIeTeRRACe, NOOSAVILLE

What’snottoloveaboutatownhousenestledinthecovetedquietheartofGympie Terrace,whichrunsparalleltothedog-friendlyNoosaRiverforeshore,jettiesand boathire,alsothegazebo-dottedparkwithwalkingandcyclingtracks,andwhere seekersofacosmopolitanlifestylealsoaficionadosof finefoodandgoodcoffee, will findsolace.Insidethetownhouse,asenseofmoderneleganceawaits.The open-planlivingzoneseamlessly flowsontoalovelyalfrescoareaintheprivate courtyard.Thisoutdoorhavenissuretobeyourfavouriteplacetounwindand enjoyyourmorningcoffee.TheNoosaVillageRiverRetreatboutiquecomplexhas tropicalgardenswithaheatedpool,spaandsauna,alsoafullsizetenniscourt.

2 B 1 C 1 D

Auction Saturday10June12pm

Inrooms 92NoosaParade

78/187GYMPIETERRACE, NOOSAVILLE

Agent MelaniePrimmer 0448966867 melanie@offermann.com.au

Noexpensehasbeensparedrenovatingthisveryprivateriversideapartment. Nothingtospend,justmoveinandstartlovinglifeorholidaysbytheNoosaRiver withdozensofcafe’sandbarswithina5minute flatwalk.Soaringceilingsoverthe livingspacecreatedramaonarrivaltothissecuresingle-levelapartment.Fromthe generousliving/diningareatheaspectthroughthestackingdoorsandacrossyour coveredpatioistosoft tropicallandscapingandyourpersonalaccessgatetothe riverprecinct.

A 2 B 1 C 1 D

Price $770,000

View Saturday 10.00-10.30

Agent LukeChen 0417600840 luke@offermann.com.au

A HIDDEN GEM

WHAT’S not to love about a townhouse nestled in the coveted quiet heart of Gympie Terrace, which runs parallel to the dog-friendly Noosa River foreshore, jetties and boat hire, also the gazebo-dotted park with walking and cycling tracks, and where seekers of a cosmopolitan lifestyle also aficionados of fine food and good coffee, will find solace.

From the terrace step inside, look around and note how the generous open plan living areas with lime-washed flooring, have a freshly renovated Hampton’s look and a monochromatic palette with dining furniture and lounges to complement. Natural light aplenty invites itself in, thanks to doors which almost completely open to a totally private terrace with timber decking on the western side - perfect for entertaining with bench seating and statement palms.

The dining area has custom cabinetry, and commensurate with the living space is the beautifully re-designed galley-style kitchen with stone-topped bright white 2-pac cabinetry, high-end appliances including a gas cooktop and an inverter washing machine.

Upstairs are two carpeted bedrooms with plantation shutters, built-in robes and on-trend styling. Wake up in the master bedroom with the birds singing and long northerly views along the Noosa River

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from the undercover terrace. The shared bathroom continues ‘the look’ with VJprofile walls, stone-topped double basin cabinetry and glamorous pendants. The toilet is separate plus there is a powder room downstairs.

The Noosa Village River Resort boutique complex has tropical gardens with a heated pool, spa and sauna, also a full-size tennis court.

“Living the good life is all here,” comments Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Melanie Primmer who is taking the property to auction on Saturday 10 June 2023 In Room at our Noosa Sound office.

“This premium location on Gympie Terrace will never lose its popularity.”

Along the river watch people fishing from the jetty-dotted foreshore, swimming in the shallow water, hiring boats for a day out to the Everglades, walking their dogs, taking their two-wheelers along the dedicated cycle ways, and hearing choruses from myriad native birdlife in the nearby trees.

“Also, many of the best cafes, bars, restaurants and boutiques are on your doorstep, it is a couple of ferry stops to Hastings Street, and you can walk to nearby popular Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, also the Noosa Village shopping precinct, gym, homeware shops, medical services and so much more.” ●

ON THE COVER

UNPARALLELED CRÈME DE LA CRÈME ON PAR

INDULGE in the epitome of a truly breathtaking residence, on par with excellence designed by Paul Clout, and boldly staking its claim seemingly on an island albeit a dizzying unparalleled 2252m2 site with a northerly aspect and views of water from every room. It is totally surrounded by tranquility and is beside the lake and 4th green of world class Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort.

Gracing the front garden, five monolithicstyle rock sculptures take their place in the sun either side of the travertine walkway with its atrium, the first of several.

Open the ever-so-grand doors into a foyer, admire the gallery wall of fold-away paned glass, bridge over a sandstoneedged meandering pool, gardens reminiscent of the Mediterranean and stands of mighty palms beyond offering multiple vignettes where the brushstrokes never dry.

Mid-century overtones are referenced subtly throughout the exuberant and expansive multiple leisure spaces with defining walls including one with a dual fireplace. Bright natural light, thanks to clerestory height cedar-lined atriums, dances over endless travertine and Tassie oak floors. Similarly, when curvaceous panes almost the width of the residence disappear, indoors coalesces with outdoors and the extensive undercover terrace, paralleling lush, manicured gardens also lawns to the boundary lakeside and the fourth fairway.

On the south side, the living area connects with a sandstone terrace surrounding the turquoise pool and water feature. Mammoth urns, some with flares, plus gardens with pandanus and strelitzias, all visible from the living spaces, terrace and one of the two bedrooms of the self-contained guest villa, make quite the statement.

The kitchen with stone-topped cabinetry including curvaceous island breakfast bar, has all the highest grade European integrated appliances, with connected living zones that enjoy seamless transitions to the sequence of alfresco entertaining areas.

When it comes to slumber zones there are three in the main residence including the king master retreat which has an alfresco terrace outlook, dresser, fashionista-style walk-in robe and travertine

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Address: 701/61 Noosa Springs Drive

ensuite with Mediterranean-inspired mosaic-tiled sunken bath and pool outlook. Two bedrooms (one currently used as an office) have custom cabinetry and each has a terrace or pool outlook. The bathroom has a sunken bath and there is a separate powder room. The two bedrooms in the guest villa have built-in robes and a bathroom with a bathtub.

Renowned designer Paul Clout considers the residence, inspired by his travels in the Mediterranean, as the complete resort with separate compounds, as one of his all-time favourites.

“The crowning glory of the residence is undoubtedly Paul Clout’s pedigree with sophisticated, refined and inviting design beyond grand scale and high-end quality,” comment Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Patrick Sherwood and principal Tom Offermann who have slated the property for auction on Friday 16 June 2023. “It is the heart of class – the perfect pairing of effortless elegance with chic modernity, the one-of-one given the land size and location beside the lake and fourth fairway of one of Australia’s most prestigious golf course estates.”

Facts & Features:

· Land Area: 2252m2

· House Area: 607m2

· Pool: 17.3m x 3.m

· Designer: renowned award-winning Paul Clout

· About: northerly aspect to lake; 4th green & wide course views; concrete block construction; series of cedar-lined clerestory-style atriums; travertine /Tasmanian oak floors; walls of curved paned sliding doors; 6 terraces almost wrap house; grand 2m wide dble height custom timber framed & glass pivot front doors; living/dining w2m wide wall & 2-way eco-fireplace; bedrooms - main house 3 carpeted incl master retreat w dresser, opens to alfresco terrace outlook, walk-in robe & travertine ensuite w mosaic-tiled sunken bath & pool; 2 bedrooms w builtins, 1 each w terrace & pool outlook + bathroom w sunken bath + powder room; 2 bedroom fully self-contained guest villa w built-in robes; accessible by undercover walkway from main house; lounge w undercover terrace to garden & pool, bathroom w bathtub; ducted aircon/fans/ security; golf cart garage w buggy & store

· Kitchen: galley-style w stone-topped

Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage, pool

Inspect: Saturday 10am-10.30am and Wednesday 11am-11.30am

Auction: Friday 16 June 11am

Contact: Tom Offermann 0412 711 888 and Patrick Sherwood 0413 889 130, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

cabinetry incl curved island breakfast bar, walk-in pantry; LG fridge; Miele dishwasher, 90cm oven, 5 x gas burner cooktop & SMEG micro; marble splashback; outdoor w BBQ

· Exterior: nth-side w lush lawns, hedges to golf course boundary; cycads & stands of palms; outdoor shower; sandstone terrace poolside w mammoth urns, lawns, water features, flares & low maintenance

gardens w pandanus & strelizias

· About Noosa Springs: 24hr gated security; pet friendly; residents-only pools, pathways to golf course & Lake Weyba

· Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort: located between Noosa National Park & Lake Weyba; 3kms to Hastings Street & Noosa Main Beach; 6,180m par 72 championship course designed by Graham Papworth ●

PRIVATE BUSHLAND SERENITY IN THE HEART OF NOOSA

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.

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ENVIABLE LIFESTYLE FOR THE UNRETIRING

A BRIGHT sunny townhome, a slice of paradise, is designed to ensure an unretiring lifestyle is never-ending. With a jetty and four pools close-by, meandering pathways leading to cafe central on Gympie Terrace as well as the Noosa River foreshore, it is undoubtedly also a sage investment opportunity.

Open the door from the garage or the gated entry into a paved terrace with French doors that open to inside. Fused with flourishes of a cool refreshing look in the tiled dining area, it continues through to the breezy carpeted and free-flowing living space with sink-into leather sofas and an armchair.

Light-drenched and slide-away doors amplify the wonderful north-easterly aspect as well as an almost seamless transition to the undercover terrace, the width of the townhome, plus there’s a palmed pathway with easy access to two pools.

Entertaining takes on a new meaning with numerous options indoors and out, whatever the season or reason and there’s a generous in-vogue kitchen to boot. It has stone-topped cabinetry including soft

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close drawers, semi-island breakfast bar with counter stools, ace appliances, heaps of storage, yes heaps such as a walk-in pantry, and of course all the bells and whistles working intuitively around everyday life and a consummate cook.

Upstairs, which is fully carpeted, are three bright dreamy bedrooms, two bathrooms and the open space in the landing with built-in storage is sufficient for yoga, study or as a leisure zone. The king

master suite on the north east –side, walkin robe and chic ensuite; two bedrooms have built-in robes; and the bathroom has a walk-in shower and fully-equipped laundry.

“This is a must-see, take advantage of the lucrative holiday market or move-in-now roomy townhome, in a very sought-after location,” explains Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Jill Goode. “It really is a blueribbon address which engages visually with the surrounding prestige townhomes and

Address: 42/67 Gibson Road, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $1.325M Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Eliza Coppin 0423 726 639, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

NOOSAVILLE 13a George Street

A new level of luxury and sophistication awaits The epitome of modern luxury, style and elegance right in the heart of Noosaville. Welcome to 13A George Street, a contemporary masterpiece that must be seen to be believed. Every inch of this impeccable property has been designed to delight with no expense spared or detail overlooked from top to bottom.

• Modern luxury awaits with three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms

• Upper-level lounge, with a balcony, and there’s an elevator-ready shaft • Bosch kitchen appliances, 40mm stone benchtops and self-cleaning

is perfect for walking, cycling, kayaking, paddle boarding, also fishing and boating enthusiasts. You can even hire kayaks & fishing gear from the onsite management.

“Nearby is Noosa Village, cafes, takeouts, homewares, hairdressers, essential services, transport links, gym and more. Walk to boat hire, Noosa Ferry stops, Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club, also Gympie Terrace’s myriad restaurants, cafes, and boutiques.”l

PENNY N EEP.

4 Bedroom Home, Pool, Shed, Tennis Court on 2.72 Fenced, Quiet Acres

Virtually brand new from the timber flooring to the roof, this property epitomizes family and country coastal living and a sustainable lifestyle. Fenced, parklike grounds; a big shed with a bathroom, ideal as workshop, games room, or conversion and a huge carport for your boat or caravan storage.If you like entertaining, the brand-new kitchen is a dream and large decks allow for alfresco living and dining. Whether you're a gardener, entertainer, want to work from home, love watching the kids or dogs in the garden, playing tennis or enjoying the pool then this property could be ideal. If you can't make the open home, private viewings can be arranged.

124EumundiRoadoffersowneroccupiersandinvestorsanextremelyrare opportunitytosecureafreeholdwarehouseandshowroomfacilitylocated alongNoosa’stightlyheldEumundi-NoosaRoad.

The1,214m²freeholdsiteisimprovedwith428m²ofwell-presentedwarehouse, officeandshowroomplusawning,whichenjoysexcellentexposuretoover 17,000*vehiclesdaily.

CoolumBeach

Saturday10thJune

1.00-1.30pm107GrandviewDrive432ContactAgentLagunaRealEstate0434236110

Cooroy

Saturday10thJune

9.00-9.30am13StrakerDrive422OffersOver$1,299,000Hinternoosa0415111370

10.00-10.30am55OakStreet422OffersOver$950,000Hinternoosa0422923851

10.00-10.30am6PonderosaDrive215OffersOver$1,095,000 Hinternoosa0435405656

11.00-11.30am153HoltsRoad326OffersOver$1,295,000Hinternoosa0415111370

12.30-1.00pm9SwiftDrive321PresentalloffersHinternoosa0415111370

Doonan

Saturday10thJune

11.00-11.30am45WustRoad436AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409484159

11.15-12.00pm45YoungsDrive545OffersOver$1,795,000Hinternoosa0409953311

12.00-12.30pm351DukeRoad534AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955

12.00-12.45pm25ValleyCourt422$1,250,000PennyNeepRealEstate0400404213

12.00-12.45pm57YoungsDrive339OffersOver$1,895,000Hinternoosa0404344399

12.30-1.00pm264-274SunriseRoad536OffersOver$1,525,000Hinternoosa0409953311

EerwahVale

Saturday10thJune

9.30-10.00am49MusavaleRoad534AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409484159

MarcusBeach

Saturday10thJune

2.00-2.30pm37MahoganyDr322$1,585,000TomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

NoosaHeads

Friday9thJune

11.00-11.30am6/13-17ViewlandDrive221BYNEGOTIATIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

1.00-1.30pm9405/5MorwongDr111$830,000TomOffermannRealEstate0412894542

Saturday10thJune

9.30-10.00am6/13-17ViewlandDrive221BYNEGOTIATIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

9.30-10.00am32/2SerenityClose221AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955

10.00-10.30am38ToulambiStreet3+33AuctionLagunaRealEstate0419332973

10.00-10.30am517/61NoosaSpringsDr433$6,650,000TomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

10.30-11.00am4IronwoodLane422$1,750,000HarcourtsNoosa0427228202

11.00-11.30am105NoosaPde433AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0468922519

11.00-11.30am8YallaraCt422AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

11.00-11.30am11LakeEdgeDr422AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0423972034

11.30-12.00pm2214/15LakeviewRise322BUYERSGUIDE$2,150,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

11.30-12.00pm13HabitatPlace423BUYERSGUIDE$3,760,000 Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

11.30-12.00pm12/2-10BanksiaAvenue3211.45millionCoastalNoosa0422674190

12.30-1.00pm26WaranaStreet332BUYERSGUIDE$3,000,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

2.00-2.30pm38ToulambiStreet3+43AuctionLagunaRealEstate0419332973

Wednesday14thJune

11.00-11.30am11LakeEdgeDr422AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0423972034

11.00-11.30am105NoosaPde433AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0468922519

12.00-12.30pm8YallaraCt422AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

3.00-3.30pm26WaranaStreet332BUYERSGUIDE$3,000,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

NoosaSprings

Saturday10thJune

10.00-10.30am517/61NoosaSpringsDr433$6,650,000TomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

10.00-10.30am701/61NoosaSpringsDr432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

10.30-11.15am312/61NoosaSpringsDrive442$2,975,000.00JoeLangleyRealEstate0417753961

Wednesday14thJune

11.00-11.30am701/61NoosaSpringsDr432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

Noosaville

Saturday10thJune

10.00-10.30am78/187GympieTce211$770,000TomOffermann RealEstate0417600840

10.00-10.30am5/2BarbadosCres211$1,200,000TomOffermannRealEstate0468922519

10.00-10.30am1/219WeybaRoad431EOIClose15thJuneLagunaRealEstate0434236110

10.00-10.30am39/67GibsonRoad21+1O/O$1,485,000ConsLagunaRealEstate0428711163

10.30-11.00am17/60HofmannDrive211BUYERSGUIDE$750,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

11.00-11.30am41DolphinCres532$5,500,000TomOffermann RealEstate0407708860

11.00-11.30am9/76HiltonTerrace221O/O$1,200,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0407379893

12.00-12.30pm2/33BluefinCourt422O/O$1,695,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0419332973

12.30-1.00pm13aGeorgeStreet323AuctionBellePropertyNoosa0468792615

1.00-1.30pm7LimosaCct322AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

Wednesday14thJune

11.00-11.30am17/60HofmannDrive211BUYERSGUIDE$750,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

11.00-11.30am9/76HiltonTerrace221O/O$1,200,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0407379893

12.00-12.30pm2/33BluefinCourt422O/O$1,695,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0419332973

1.00-1.30pm39/67GibsonRoad21+1O/O$1,485,000ConsLagunaRealEstate0411328488

NoosaWaters

Saturday10thJune

9.30-10.00am2ThePromontory433BUYERSGUIDE$6,250,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

10.15-10.45am77ShorehavenDrive532CONTACTAGENTReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955

10.30-11.00am25SeacoveCourt532BYNEGOTIATIONReed&Co. EstateAgents0438695505

11.00-11.30am46ShorehavenDr422$2,080,000TomOffermannRealEstate0447263663

11.00-11.30am4/5SunseekerClose321CONTACTAGENTReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955

11.15-11.45am5SeacoveCourt322AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0433641158

12.00-12.30pm46ShipyardCircuit522BYNEGOTIATIONReed& Co.EstateAgents0433641158

PeregianBeach

Saturday10thJune

10.30-11.00am6PelicanSt321AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

11.00-11.30am5DriftwoodSt422$1,450,000TomOffermannRealEstate0412894542

12.00-12.30pm14PaldoaRs432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

PeregianSprings

Saturday10thJune

10.00-10.30am16ViolaSq422$1,300,000TomOffermannReal Estate0412894542

SunriseBeach

Saturday10thJune

9.00-9.30am4/6AdvancePl221PriceGuide$915,000TomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

10.00-10.30am5/12AdvancePl311$950,000TomOffermannRealEstate0407708860

10.00-10.30am49OreallaCrescent433OFFERSOVER$1,800,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0407194146

10.00-10.30am67OrientDr432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0423972034

Wednesday14thJune

10.00-10.30am4/6AdvancePl221PriceGuide$915,000TomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

10.00-10.30am67OrientDr432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0423972034

SunshineBeach

Saturday10thJune

11.00-11.30am5/4-6HillStreet221ContactAgentLagunaRealEstate0434236110

11.00-11.30am9OceaniaCres432OffersOver$2,900,000Tom OffermannRealEstate0437447804

12.00-12.30pm12PacificAvenue432PriceGuide$1.95MillionRichardson&WrenchNoosa54474499

Tewantin

Saturday10thJune

10.00-10.30am91ReadStreet438$2,595,000OneAgencyNoosa0417021713

10.00-11.00am7CambridgeCourt322O/O$1,385,000ConsLagunaRealEstate0411328488

11.00-11.30am2CooroibahCrescent422OffersInvitedRichardson&WrenchNoosa54474499

12.00-12.30pm289MoorindilSt456ContactAgentTomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

12.00-12.30pm9FinneyCourt532+O/O$1,775,000ConsLagunaRealEstate0411328488

12.30-1.00pm19HarlowCrescent322AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409484159

1.00-1.15pm122GeorgeStreet422PRICEGUIDE$2,340,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0433641158

Wednesday14thJune

12.00-12.30pm289MoorindilSt456ContactAgentTomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

Tinbeerwah

Friday9thJune

3.00-3.30pm12SmithsRoad422BUYERSGUIDE$1,695,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Saturday10thJune

10.30-11.30am11TeaTreeLane436$O/O$2,300,000PennyNeepRealEstate0400404213

AUCTION

Cooroibah

Saturday10thJune

12.00-12.30pm43Sunsetway211AUCTIONHarcourtsNoosa0409759320

NoosaHeads

Saturday17thJune

11.00-11.30am105NoosaPde433AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0468922519

Saturday24thJune

10.00-10.30am11LakeEdgeDr422AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0423972034

10.30-11.00am38ToulambiStreet3+33AuctionLagunaRealEstate0419332973

12.00-12.30pm8YallaraCt422AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

NoosaSprings

Friday16thJune

11.00-11.30am701/61NoosaSpringsDr432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

Noosaville

Saturday10thJune

12.00-12.30pm1/159GympieTce211AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0448966867

Saturday24thJune

1.00-1.30pm7LimosaCct322AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

2.30-3.00pm13aGeorgeStreet323AuctionBellePropertyNoosa0468792615

PeregianBeach

Saturday10thJune

11.00-11.30am6PelicanSt321AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

PRICE REDUCED 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.

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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. ●

Address: 3/4 Peza Court, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage, pool Price: $2,600,000 Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Olivier Miller 0419 472 071, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

GRAB THE SURFBOARDS AND BEACH TOWELS

CONTEMPORARY 208 sqm, twobedroom, two-bathroom open plan townhouse in an enviable location, stroll to Sunshine Beach’s Duke Street Village.

Take advantage of shops, cafes and restaurants or dine out at the newly refurbished Sunshine Beach Surf club.

No need to use the car, this home is literally a 2-minute stroll to the beach, it’s all about the Noosa lifestyle, everything is at your doorstep including Noosa’s National Park.

Fantastic open plan layout. The kitchen opens out to a spacious courtyard, has a large island bench on coasters which makes entertaining a breeze and offers lots of natural light and airflow.

Also on this level is the living room which opens out to a private leafy courtyard with water feature and awning.

On the upper level the master bedroom with ensuite offers brilliant separation from the second bedroom which is serviced with its own bathroom, your perfect beach pad.

After a day at the beach come home and jump in the pool, have a swim, cool off and wash the sand away.

Remote-controlled single lock-up garage has internal access to the property for your convenience.

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Address: 5/4-6 Hill Street, SUNSHINE BEACH Description:

Contact: Anita Nichols 0434 236 110, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

hesitate, inspect now. ●

The townhouse is in a small complex of

with good body corporate fees and a large pool area, beach side living at its best.

• Singlelevelhomeinhighlysought-afterNoosaHeadslocation

• Considerthepossibilityofrenovatingthisbeautiful3bed,3bathhome

• Buildersanddeveloperswillseegreatpotentialinthislocation

• ThislargeblocksetonCooloolaHillbacksontoleafyPinarooPark

• WalktoworldfamousNoosaMainBeachandHastingsStreet

• Centrallylocated,closetorestaurants,shopsandschools

• Inspectsoonandgetyourselfinapositiontobidatauction!

AuCtIOn OnSiteSat24June11am

VIEW Sat10-10.30pm Sat2-2.30pm

AnnePowell 0419332973 anne@lagunarealestate.com.au

• Stylish2levelduplexwithalovelynortherlyaspect

• Kitchenboastsstonebenchtops,dualsinks,soft closecabinetry

• Openplanliving flowsfromthestylishwellappointedkitchen

• Generousground floormastersuiteawithfreshnewensuite

• Upstairs finds2beds,bathroom,homeofficeor4thbedroom

• BluefinCourtNoosaWatersisanexclusiveresidentialenclave

• Lowmaintenance,prettyestablishedgardens,lowbodycorps

• Walktoanabundanceofrestaurants,boutiques&NoosaRiver

AnnePowell 0419332973 anne@lagunarealestate.com.au

MomentsToTheRiverside

7CAMbRIdGECOuRT,TEWAnTIn

3 A 2 B 2 C D

• AttractivehomejustafewmeanderingstepstotheNoosaRiver

• Tuckedawayinaquietculdesaconagenerous703allotment

• Designerkitchen,Boschappliances,stonebenchtops,soft closedrawers

• Casualdiningnearthekitchenbreakfastbaroverlooksthepool

• Masterboastsa“honeymoon”windowthroughtotheensuite

• Sparklingsaltwaterpoolwelllocatedinacentralspace

• Coveredtropicalthemedpatiosurroundedbylovelygardens

• Airconditioning,ceilingfans,plantationshutters,5kwsolar,crimsafe screens

FORSALE O/O$1,385,000Considered

VIEW Sat10-10.30am

ChrisForde 0411328488 chris@lagunarealestate.com.au

CharmingWaterfrontTownhouse

39/67GIbSOnROAd,nOOSAVILLE

2

A

1+

B 1 C D

• Waterfrontlivinginfabulous“TheEntranceNoosaWaters”

• Livingareaonlowerlevelleadstoaprivatecourtyard

• Kitchenfeaturesstonebenchtopsandmodernappliances

• Kitchen&dining flowtospaciousdeckoverlookingthewater

• Complexboastslushgardens,pools,jettiesandvisitorparking

• ShortwalktoGympieTerraceandNoosaRiverforeshore

• 10minutedrivetoHastingsStreetandNoosaMainBeach

FORSALE O/O$1,485,000Considered

VIEW Sat10-10.30am Wed1-1.30pm

ChrisForde 0411328488 chris@lagunarealestate.com.au

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