The Noosa Country Show opens today bringing agriculture and country to the fore at Pomona Showgrounds and Noosa Shire has a public holiday to celebrate it.
The show is a long-standing country institution, with a mixture of ring events, displays, competitions, entertainment, a rodeo and, of course, food.
Gates open 8am daily for the show on Friday and Saturday.
It has been some time coming but the result has been truly worthwhile.
Since 2020 Permaculture Noosa has been drawing plans, fund-raising and building a pavilion at Cooroy Community Gardens.
On Saturday that effort was realised with the official opening of the pavilion.
“We did it,’’ Permaculture Noosa president Cr Tom Wegener said.
“I’d like to thank the people who have put thousands of hours into this building. The
wicking garden beds, the worm farm and the compost.
“It gives me great pride to mention all of those who have made substantial contributions to this building.
“It should be heritage-listed today because of the amazing amount of community work that’s gone into it.’’
Project manager Sandra Guy said that during the construction process it was a matter of dealing with Covid and rising building costs as well as the day-to-day issues that come up.
“Permaculture is about living in an intelligent way,’’ she said, “... finding the best way is to live in harmony with our environment and in full health.
“This building is a practical demonstration of that in several ways.
“The pavilion has been a community project from the very start. It could not have been completed without the generous support of grants, donations, local businesses and volunteers.
“Bendigo Bank has donated 30 per cent of the required funds. To honour their contribu-
tion and our appreciation, this building has been named Bendigo Bank Community Pavilion.
“We were 15 months into the project when Trish Radge from Bendigo Bank heard that there was something exciting happening down at the end of Emerald Street.
“As a result the bank injected $50,000 which enabled the builders to put in the ironbark posts and install the roof in order to fast-track the project.’’
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If you have a brilliant business idea and just chance one day to catch an elevator with the chief executive officer of the company best placed to take it on board, you may have about a minute to pitch that idea to them and win them over.
This elevator pitch is what business owners across Noosa will be delivering on 20 September from 6-9pm atThe JTheatre in an event organised by Business Mentoring Noosa (BMN) to help business owners hone their presentation skills and make their business proposition very clear. BMN president Rod Solomons said the theme on the night would be how to pitch your business to your customers and the format would be speed networking.
Participants will be divided into tables of six, each with a mentor. Business owners will deliver their elevator pitch and be given feedback from the mentor.
Every 15 minutes participants will move tables to a new, computer-allocated spot.
In the past 12 years BMN has mentored about 500 mentees/ business owners with about 60 currently being assisted by them.
Rod said BMN had invited past and existing mentees to the pitch and expect about 100
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Among them will be recent mentee Joanna Roesner who about 18 months ago set up her business, Nicoco, in collaboration with a friend in India. Nicoco creates wearable art by licensing art from artists, printing their designs on to sustainable, natural materials and using the material to create cool, colourful leisure wear for women.
“I got to a stage where I thought I really need some guidance. I thought a mentor would be perfect. I was lucky Rod took me on. His family are in the rag trade. We have all these fabrics made in India and he worked there for 10 years and in the trade for five years,“ Joanna said.
“They’ve helped me put things into perspective,“ she said.
Joanna said by listening and sharing ideas her mentors had helped her to dissect her business and create a detailed plan to guide her moving forward.
“It’s put me on a better pathway. I’m not just fumbling around,“ she said. All mentees are invited to attend the pitch at The J. Cost is $40 and they can bring one or more business owners as guests for free.
To register visit bmn.org.au For more information on Nicoco visit nicocodesign.com or Instagram nicocodesign_
Sunshine Coast District Officer Superintendent Craig Hawkins launched Queensland Road Safety Week (QRSW) outside the Sunshine Coast University Hospital on Monday 21 August.
Police were supported by external agencies including the Department of Transport and Main Roads, the Queensland Ambulance Service, Crime Stoppers, Sunshine Coast Council and a representative from Sunshine Coast University Hospital General Surgery Senior Medical Doctor Scott Cooper.
Superintendent Hawkins emphasised the importance of road safety and in particular, motorcycle safety.
“Motorcycle riders are 30 times more likely to be killed on Queensland roads as
opposed to general road users,” Superintendent Hawkins said.
“I urge all motorists to be aware when it comes to riders, by actively looking for riders and checking surroundings.
“This includes blind spots, indicating before changing lanes, obeying the road rules and being extra careful during wet weather.”
Motorcycle riders are one of the most vulnerable road users as they have less protection than motorists are more likely to injured if there is a crash.
Police are conducting patrols around the district targeting the Fatal Five: speeding, drink/drug driving, seatbelts, fatigue and driver distraction.
Knitting is very therapeutic was something Mayor Clare Stewart said at the opening of Noosa Arts and Crafts Associations House of Quilts exhibition last weekend, which led me to investigate further.
It seems a large body of research has found knitting, crochet and other needlework to have a multitude of benefits.
It can relieve stress, produce relaxed states similar to meditation and yoga, lower heart rate and blood pressure and provide creative fulfilment as it results in tangible and often useful products.
A 2009 University of British Columbia study of 38 women with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa who were taught to knit found that learning the craft led to significant improvements.
A wellness coach in England, Betsan Corkhill, the author of the book, Knit for Health and Wellness, established a website, Stitchlinks, to explore the value of therapeutic knitting, finding, among her respondents, 54 per cent of those who were clinically depressed said that knitting made them feel happy.
A study of 60 people with chronic pain reported to Ms Corkhill that knitting enabled them to redirect their focus, reducing their awareness of pain.
A life coach in Toronto Karen Zila Hayes conducts knitting therapy programs to help smokers quit the habit and others cope with health crises.
When I visit Noosa Country Show today it’ll be with an even greater appreciation of the craft.
- Margaret MaccollThe wheels are in motion to reduce the speed limit on a section of Teewah beach to 40 km/h to improve safety.
The lower speed limit will be in place from the September school holidays and follows extensive consultation with local residents and lobbying from local and state political representatives.
“Council has campaigned to get the speed lowered to improve safety and we’ve now received overwhelming support from Queensland Police and Transport officials to cut the speed near Teewah village to 40km/h,” Mayor Clare Stewart said.
Reducing the speed from 50km/h to 40 km/h brings Teewah in line with village zones on K’Gari, Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands.
“This will be in place permanently and hopefully puts the brakes on the dangerous driving we have seen in recent years,” Ct Stewart said. The reduced speed limit is for the beach area adjacent to Teewah residential village and extends for about 1.5 kilometres along the beach.
That’s 500 metres beyond the northern extent of Teewah village and 500 metres beyond the southern extent, creating an overall speed zone that extends approximately 1.5 kilometres. There is no change to the 20 km/h speed limit inside the village itself.
Council’s acting chief executive officer Larry Sengstock said the change was welcome news for the community who’ve raised concerns about reckless driving.
“This community quite rightly has been passionate about this for some time and getting this change is a great result for all concerned,” he said.
“Teewah is a world class beach and we want to ensure it is enjoyed by everyone and lowering the speed limit near the residential village will make the popular stretch of beach safer for the community and local wildlife,” Mr Sengstock said.
New 40km/h signs will be installed before the September school holidays.
Staff shortages, a heated construction market, shortage of contractors, an inflated market and a reluctance for contractors to price tenders have been given as reasons why Noosa Council’s Capital Works Program has failed to complete projects amounting to 21 per cent of its financial year budget.
The end of financial year Capital Works Program report was delivered to August meetings of council showing the total proposed expenditure for the year was about $54m including $11m in projects carried forward.
Of that 79 per cent had been spent with a further $6.7m in commitments.
The report showed council’s design services team was currently working on 56 projects scheduled for completion in the 2022-23 financial year with a value of $16.7m, and there were 41 multi-year projects in various stages of completion.
In addition management of the program includes the added complexity of large amounts of grant funding and support in the programming of disaster recovery projects, the report stated.
“There’s some uncertainty with the program moving forward with resources,“ officers told council.
When asked by Cr Amelia Lorentson if council had the capability to manage all these projects and tenders officers said resources would be the subject of a briefing to councillors.
“Our resources model runs at 2.7 per cent of capital works program, the industry standard is five. When we’re looking at projects moving forward we’re more than likely under-resourced,“ officers said.
“Looking at the deliver with our resources we’re hitting well above the mark. Our ratepayers are getting good value for the dollar with projects delivered under-resourced.“
Officers said the infrastructure services department was continuing to address staffing shortages and high turnover with recruitment underway for two critical vacancies for a design coordinator, designer, project managers, and transport and traffic coordinator.
“These are complex projects.We need to ensure we have the right talent to lead them.
The report stated that with the support of the executive, a resourcing plan was currently being considered for the 2023/24 financial year, as the value and number of projects was significant and delivery of the program required more investment in project planning, workforce planning, and staging of design and delivery activities to be consistent with available resources.
Last week Tourism Noosa and industry members engaged with some of Brisbane’s key event buyers at the Business Events Soiree, hosted by Visit Sunshine Coast.
Held at the new Crocodile Hunter Lodge at Australia Zoo, in the new Warrior Restaurant and conference space, the event saw more than 50 buyers attend to learn what venues and experiences Noosa has to offer their clients and can be worked in to a program.
The soiree was a great opportunity forTourism Noosa to attend and connect with buyers to acquire leads and potential business for its Noosa members, as business events is a lucrative industry, due to corporate groups tending to travel mid-week in off-peak season and, notedly spend three times more than a leisure visitor.
Tourism Noosa’s trade and business events manager Vynka Hutton said the business events sector was a vital part of the Monday to Friday visitor economy and there was strong demand for hosting business events in Noosa.
“Noosa has long been a desirable destination as an events destination, whether it be corporate events or business retreats and we have seen interest increase significantly over the past 18 months”.
“There is a lot of potential out of the Brisbane market for corporate events in Noosa, particularly while aviation is still not back to its 100 per cent capacity making it difficult for event organisers to access flights. Delegates were looking for a range of options, and Noosa is always a popular drawcard due to its stunning beaches, river, nature and food offering”.
“For event buyers developing their programs, they can include anything from accommodation, venues, restaurants, experiences, attractions, photographers and more, so they provide great earning potential for a variety of Noosa businesses.
“And even better, they often return to Noosa to holiday with their friends and family providing further dollars to the Noosa economy.
“It was encouraging to see a variety of business event potential for Noosa including retreats, conferences, workshops, training and incentives from 15 people up to 300 being held this year as well as enquiry for 2024 and 2025”.
“The day featured several Tourism Noosa members including Peter Kuruvita who wowed the audience with a cooking demonstration from his Alba by Kuruvita cooking school and conference space, with his famous popcorn prawns and Zeke Davis from Gubbi Gubbi
Dance who provided an amazing Welcome to Country, educating the audience on our traditional ancestors and history of our land. A
special thank you to LB Event Collective for the beautiful booth styling props, that helped our Noosa stand shine” said Ms Hutton.
Other members attending the day included Aussie World, Evoke Experiences, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort, Sunshine Beach Surf Club, Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas and RACV Noosa Resort.
Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien is inviting all local residents to participate in a survey being distributed to all households in the Federal electorate of Wide Bay from this weekend.
“Be on the lookout for Wide Bay’s Community Survey 2023, it will start appearing in letterboxes in Wide Bay over the next two weeks starting from Monday 4 September,” Mr O’Brien said.
“We live in the best part of Australia, and I want to make it even better. Wide Bay’s Community Survey 2023 invites people to express their opinions on the things that are important to them, our region, and our nation’s future.
“This survey gives everyone the opportunity to have their say on a range of local, state, and national issues.
“The questions in Wide Bay’s Community Survey 2023 canvass opinions on a range of policy fronts, including taxation, cost of living, jobs and the economy, welfare, transport, community safety, education, border
protection and national security, health, seniors, environment, energy, community, and social issues.”
“Wide Bay’s Community Survey 2023 asks about peoples support for ideas and proposals that sometimes come before the Parliament that would impact on themselves, their local community and our region,” Mr O’Brien said.
“The survey is another way in which I can ensure that the electorate’s views are heard in the Federal Parliament and communicated to Government.”
“I will use the results of the survey to enhance our region’s place in Queensland and Australia,” Mr O’Brien said.
“The survey will also be available on my website llewobrien.com.au/survey”
The survey should be returned to Mr O’Brien by folding and sealing the survey so the reply paid details are on the front, and it should be returned by 25 September.
Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien
Lifesaver Club of the Year for Lifesaving Excellence and Junior andYouth Development Club of the Year were among the achievements noted when Noosa Surf Lifesaving Club held its sponsorship breakfast last Friday to thank the sponsors who have made their achievements possible.
“Sponsorship is very vital for our club. It helps us continue our community programs,“ Noosa Surf Lifesaving Club life member and MC Peter French said.
Donations from sponsors had provided lifesaving equipment which was vital to bringing lifesavers up to a standard where they can rescue and revive people and vital for their nipper program which has some 600 children becoming water safe and gaining confidence in the ocean, Peter said.
Other programs included the seahorse nippers for children with disabilities and education delivered to about 2600 children in 31 schools every year. “An amazing number of children are not confident in the water,“ Peter said.
As a director of surf sports Peter was well aware of the contribution of sponsors in providing big ticket items like surf boats, which give lifesavers another avenue to perform and compete as well as assist in rescues in big surf.
Peter thanked sponsors for their donations with special mention of Tom Offermann who has been assisting the club for 30 years and Madill’s motor group who had been with the club for more than 15 years. “That’s an amazing track record and something we really do appreciate,“ he said.
Also thanked at the breakfast were new sponsors Netanya’s Glen and Danielle McKenna and Victor Danko whose donation enabled the purchase of a new surf boat valued at $40,000.
Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart also thanked sponsors for their commitment and generosity and praised the club, acknowledging the club’s awards as well as individual achievements of members this year including Jenny Glassock who was awarded Official of the Year, Steven Crisp for being Trainer of the Year and Joey Glassock for his award as U19 Lifesaver of the Year.
“You do it because you care - you care about the safety of all our members. You do it as a community service,“ she said.
Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien congratulated
the club on another successful year “without losing anyone between the flags and monitoring an extensive area from North Shore to Granite Bay“.
He also praised the club for its involvement in a program in Cherbourg, a former Aboriginal mission and one of most socioeconomic challenged communities in Australia at which club members teach surf lifesaving and life skills, which was helping children there achieve higher standards.
Club president Ross Fisher paid tribute to the club’s individual achievers, the long-reaching benefits of its skilled members and the future lifesavers, represented at the breakfast by the nipper captains as well as mentioning the club’s new training facility.
This year the club named a team of six nipper captains instead of just two, so talented were the group.
“These guys have come up from U6s now SRC age 12-13. The club invests heavily in our youth. These are our future lifesavers,“ Ross said.
In relaying a recent rescue by off-duty lifesavers on North Shore in March Ross indicated the benefits of lifesaver training to the broader community and the bravery of the lifesavers themselves.
“About 6am an alarm went out that two German tourists, a son and father, had been washed out in a rip. The son managed to get ashore and raise the alarm,“ he said.
“There were two club members up there camping - Peter and Susanna Walsh. They grabbed their surfboards and went out through the surf. They had to navigate rips and uneven swells. They grabbed the father. He was in a dreadful state, panicking. They had to physically get him on the board. He had no energy at all to help himself.
“They managed to get him back to shore. They stayed with him and kept him comfortable on the beach until emergency services arrived - and he lived.“
“We just received word they are going to receive rescue medal from Surf Lifesaving Australia to be presented at the Awards of Excel-
lence next weekend in Brisbane.“
In another act of bravery the club’s general manager Byron Mills recently apprehended an offender being chased by police and was recognised for his actions last week by police who awarded him a District Officers Certificate of Merit.
While at the club Byron saw a guy running and the police in pursuit. Without thinking of his own safety he raced after him, tackled him to the ground and pinned him down until police arrived.
“It was an amazing effort that was recognised by police,“ Ross said.
A new facility secured by the surf club is a training facility, located at Ventura Drive, Noosaville. The facility, a former tin shed, has been fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment for lifesaver training and well be available to other emergency services, Ross said.
“It’s a great step forward for the club and will be a great facility for the community,“ he said.
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Noosa Council, the Queensland Government Community Benefit Fund and Bendigo Bank have all been major financial contributors. Yet so have all the volunteers and supporters who helped run very successful fundraising events.
The ethics of permaculture are: Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share.
Permaculture Noosa was formed in the Noosa Shire nearly 30 years ago by Geoff Lawton, who was to perform the opening of the pavilion.
Yet he unexpectedly had to head over to his project in Jordan where he has been greening the desert for the past 10 years.
It was up to the next generation Lawton to open the pavilion, in conjunction with Maleny permaculture consultant Morag Gamble.
Daniel Lawton’s mission is to heal the world through permaculture, Sandra Guy said.
“The pavilion and gardens are a way of bringing hope back into society for a better world.
“They will serve as a hub for re-connection, community, learning, workshops on how to care for our soils, grow survival foods and medicinal herbs, and to care for one another.
“It’s an opportunity to bring hope into the lives of our children and grandchildren, their future ... our planet’s future.
“While it took just four weeks to put the roof on the building, the cob earth and walls have taken the past six months working four to five days a week.’’
The work of sustainable building designer Brett Grimly at Ecolibrium was highlighted. So was that of Elena Moctezuma.
“Fortunately we were able to employ Elena,’’ Sandra said, “...an architect from Mexico, with a passion for building with what’s under
our feet. The earth.
“She was able to guide us through building the cob walls and then rendering them.
“The walls were built one handful at a time. It was a huge effort.’’
As well as being a community hub, the pavilion has school children coming in each week as part of the curriculum to learn about building with earth.
“They are learning important life skills,’’ Sandra said. “How to compost, how to build healthy soil, how to save seeds and grow their own food.
“Bob Cameron from Rockcote has been here every week for months, running workshops on how to build a cob or heat-retaining oven. He even shared his passion for making sourdough.
“It’s been very much a community project. We have created a legacy.
“If you have a look around the gardens, they have been transformed to bloom and be fruitful.
“Together, we ran monthly barbecues at the Pomona markets for the past two and a half years so huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our vision becoming a reality.’’
Bendigo Bank Cooroy’s chair Trish Radge welcomed guests to the Cooroy Spring Festival and to celebrate the 21st birthday of Bendigo Bank Cooroy as well as the opening of this Permaculture Noosa pavilion.
“We congratulate Permaculture Noosa for building this incredible pavilion,’’ she said.
“As a community bank we are thrilled to be involved with the project, one that supports the growth, sustainability and unity of our community.
“We are excited to witness the pavilion becoming a space for exchanging knowledge, sparking inspiration nurturing connections.’’
BARRY COTTERELL is a retired barrister who spent the last 20 years of his career chairing various tribunals. He has an Arts degree, a Masters in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Laws, and was a Fellow of the London Institute of Arbitrators. He has an interest in justice, especially for First Nations people, and in urban planning and the environment.
I take this opportunity to contribute to Noosa Today’s regular feature in which community leaders are asked to share their voting intentions in the coming referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
The current generation cannot be blamed for what occurred in the past: the now rejected notion that Australia was unpopulated (Terra Nullius), the dispossession of First Nations people, the use of Native Police to extend settlement, the rape of Aboriginal women, the murder of men, women and children, or the subsequent taking away of those children from their parents, who because of their impoverished circumstances, governments considered they could not care for them.
Likewise, the current generation did not deny First Nations people education, employment, or housing, which is the outcome from years of neglect of their need.
These are all issues of “truth” which have slowly become known and accepted as truth despite the silence of the past.
However, the coming referendum is our opportunity to address the situation. If we vote No we will be accepting the current situation, which is acknowledged by most as unsatisfactory. We will be accepting the failure of the Closing the Gap program by deciding not to change. By voting No we will be accepting responsibility for doing nothing to improve the problem.
The No campaign says it supports recognition but its campaign will not create practical change for the better. Token recognition is not the question on which we are voting.
A No vote means no Voice and no recognition, which will be indefinitely postponed. If
the No campaign is successful there will be no change for the better.
Albert Einstein apparently said, “Problems cannot be solved with the same level of awareness that created them.”
First Nations people live with the problems which have accumulated since colonisation and are best placed to suggest solutions. The impacts will not necessarily be the same for all individuals or communities and they may well be cumulative, which requires First Nations input into devising solutions.
This is why regional voices should feed into the national Voice.
Once First Nations are allowed a Voice they will gain ownership of the solutions and take responsibility for them being successfully implemented.
The community does not object to corporations or other organisations having a voice to the Parliament and to the executive government.
This body will give First Nations people a similar voice and it will be a very representative and transparent voice.
When governments have previously received “unpopular” representations from bodies that have been created, whether by the same political party or the other party when in government, they have chosen to abolish the body rather than address the problem or the suggested solution.
It is difficult to get governments to change priorities or to fund an alternative solution. The Voice needs to be permanently secured by
being inserted in the Constitution to achieve consistency.
The Voice Referendum is a very simple proposition. The people of Australia are asked to approve a change to our Constitution, firstly, to recognise our First Nations people. Secondly, to approve the creation of a body, to be called the Voice.
The Voice will then be able to make recommendations to Parliament and to the executive government on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Voice will be restricted to these issues.
Once we approve the change, the Parliament will determine the details by making laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures. Outcomes are better when those affected by decisions are consulted and listed to, which is what the Voice will achieve.
As Jean Paul Sartre observed: “Once we know and are aware, we are responsible for our action or our inaction. We can do something about it or we can ignore it. Either way we are still responsible.”
Now that we know, we need to act responsibly and vote Yes.
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Noosa Shire quilters have come together for a homegrown textiles project which aims to spread a message of hope about the proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament advisory committee.
The big Voice community quilt is the brainchild of Marcus Beach woman Manny Holmes, a mental health occupational therapist with a passion for textiles.
Ms Holmes said the idea grew organically after she put out a call on social media in early August for people to contribute.
“I had no idea what to expect. There was no big plan or anything. I just put up a post asking people to make a quilt block using any textile technique and combination, whether that be piecework, machine or hand applique, fabric printing or dyeing, embroidery or collage,” Ms Holmes said.
“The only criteria was that it had to tell
yourYes story and be a certain size, so that we can make up the final quilt.”
Messages started coming in immediately, with interest from as far away as Western Australia and Victoria and more than 20
blocks contributed so far.
“Every one of them is so individual and unique. It’s been incredible to see how people have interpreted the brief,” Ms Holmes said.
“My 81-year-old mum, who made lovely quilts for our kids when they were little, has contributed a beautiful block. Sunshine Coast fibre artist Karen Lynch eco-dyed her piece, using gorgeous natural pigments from local plants. And my neighbour Micky Coghill used applique patchwork to create a vivid orangeYes sun rising over a new dawn.”
Ms Holmes’ block featured an image of KoKo-bera Elder Vera Dick, who grew up in the Cape York Peninsula Kowanyama community. Ms Holmes’ photographer husband Craig documented the Kowanyama people over many years.
Through her work in mental health, Ms Holmes said she knew the impact of trauma and disempowerment.
“It’s pretty simple. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are just asking us to listen. How simple is that? It’s really not a big thing,” Ms Holmes said.
“We can’t change what’s happened historically, but we can do something going forward.”
Ms Holmes, a founding member of the new community organisation Noosa for Yes, said she had extended the deadline for quilt contributions so as many people as possible could take part. On 14 September the massive task putting together the king bed-sized quilt would begin.
She hoped the finished work would be entered in quilting shows and displayed around Australia.
“Regardless of the outcome, the quilt will represent a point in time and will stand as a permanent reminder of who we are today.”
The weather had improved for my second day exploring the fringes of the Cooloola Wilderness, so I left the rooms at The Apollonian early, pedalled down to the Coffee Tribe for a brew and a bacon and egg muffin with the locals before the short ride up to the Habitat at Elanda Point.
The weather looked like holding so I locked the e-bike to a railing in the car park and set out on a long day’s hike, taking in the Kinaba Visitor Information Centre and the historic remains of Mill Point, Noosa’s first timber port and sawmill.
I have to confess that after living in Noosa for 33 years and exploring its far reaches often by foot and bike, I’d never been to Kinaba, although I did know a little of its history.
Throughout the 1960s, the pioneer members of the Noosa Parks Association and the Cooloola Committee had been engaged in a bitter fight to prevent sand mining in Cooloola, a campaign which eventually managed to shift public opinion and force the state government of the day to declare the area a national park.
Sir Thomas Hiley, who in addition to being treasurer of Queensland from 1957 to 1965, was a part-time Noosa resident and founder and president of the Bird and Wildfowl Association of Queensland (some suggested that the association was more interested in shooting wild birds than observing them) in 1970 offered the government financial assistance for “a project to promote the preservation and public observation of native bird species in natural environments”.
With the declaration of Cooloola as a national park, the opportunity presented itself for the government to save face over its previous policies to mine the area by building the SirThomas Hiley Information Centre as a gateway to the protected Upper Noosa River.
With $70,000 from the Bird and Wildfowl Association, a $50,000 grant from Treasury and a further $180,000 from the government, the project began in May 1978 and was completed ahead of schedule in September. T
he more than 30 workers on the project first built a barge to ship materials across Lake Cootharaba, then 168 piles were sunk for building and walkways. Spotted gum was used for the frame, steps and seating with cypress tongue and groove used for cladding, all unpainted.
According to Kinaba.org’s history page, Kinaba opened in March 1979 “amid much self-congratulation by Queensland National Party ministers on its building and the recent declaration of the Cooloola National Park”.
The walk into Kinaba (about six kilometres) through rainforest and paperbarks is an absolute delight, but it is surpassed by the walkways over the delicate wetlands at the edge of the river and the interpretive centre, all of this maintained by Parks and Wildlife rangers with the help of frequent working bees organised by the Friends of Kinaba – a great partnership between community and government.
The walk out from Kinaba seemed a little longer, perhaps because the sun had finally broken through, but when I finally reached the junction with the Mill Point loop track, I
sat down under a shady tree, fortified myself with a water bottle and sandwich pulled from my pack, and was ready to tackle the last five kilometres on foot for the day.
I visited what remains of Mill Point several times during the course of researching my history of Noosa, Place of Shadows, and it never fails to give me goose bumps, just to understand in small ways what life must have been like 150 years ago when timber-getters moved with their families to this remote and dangerous place. As I wrote in the book:
“In the late 1860s, some of the smartest business brains in the colony were to be found at the Gympie gold rush, and not many of them were fossicking. The majority who truly ‘struck it rich’ did so by providing goods and services for the fast-growing bands of dreamers. “Among them was an entrepreneur named Charles Samuel Russell, who arrived on the goldfields after having explored the timber potential of the Noosa lake country. He struck up a relationship with four men to whom the goldfields had already been kind, by virtue of the successful Caledonia claim, and who had quickly parlayed the profits into diverse business interests around Gympie.
“Over ales at one of the many rustic bars
that lined the main street of “Nashville” (after James Nash, the man whose strike had started the rush in 1867), Russell told his new friends — Abraham Luya, James McGhie, Frederick Goodchap and John Woodburn — about the potentially huge profits to be realised from supplying the goldmines with timber. The five men agreed to become partners, and in March 1869, they applied for a timber licence and pastoral lease over the Lake Cootharaba land that had originally been Walter Hay’s. The plan was to develop the property as a farm while extracting as much timber as possible to send to Gympie.
By early 1870, the partnership had invested more than £2,000 to build an extensive sawmill at Mill Point, just to the north of Elanda Point … with a timber-getters settlement growing up quickly around it. As timber was sawn and towed on pontoons downriver, where it was transferred to paddle-steamers for the treacherous trip across the bar, and then on to Brisbane or Maryborough, the first real township in what would become Noosa Shire began to take shape on a bend of the river a few kilometres downstream. Mill Point’s growth spurt was therefore destined to be short-lived.”
The growth of Tewantin as a river port did
eventually kill Mill Point, but it took a few decades and a lot of pain and suffering for the small population who lived largely without support on the edge of the wilderness. A rock at the edge of the old cemetery carries the poignant message: “In memory of early European settlers buried at Mill Point Cemetery.” Many of the deaths were of the young children of the more than 150 workers – mostly preventable deaths if basic medical facilities had been closer – but the settlement’s biggest disaster was in July 1873 when a boiler in the sawmill blew up, claiming five lives.
Today Mill Point is a peaceful place, on weekdays mostly empty, but when you look carefully beyond the natural beauty, the reminders of tougher times are still there. Part of an old boiler that apparently didn’t blow up, a stone step leading to a workman’s cottage long since disappeared, and of course, all those unmarked graves beyond the stone.
I’d walked more than 17 kilometres when I retrieved my e-bike, so I decided to revive my energy levels with a cold beer at Habitat’s tavern while I gave the bike enough charge to get me the last 27 km.
It worked. Home before dark.
The proof is in the pudding … but in the case of Agvention 2023 it was in the sausage rolls and slow-cooked brisket.There was not a lot left in the kitchen after this year’s regenerative farming field day at Kandanga.
Hosted by Tim and Amber Scott of Kandanga Farm Store, the day was very successful, with more than 300 through the gate on Friday.
For Amber, success is measured by whether people who come, who exhibit and who speak are happy with the event.
“Agvention showed me that regenerative farming is a journey.
“People are from different parts of that journey.
“This year we had people who could speak to all of those.’’
And there was a high level of engagement in subjects ranging from drone seeding and fertilising to carbon testing in the soil, from ways to combat buffalo fly to having a 100-year plan for sustainable farming.
As Australia’s only regenerative agriculture field day of its type, Agvention is now firmly on the map, with Tim and Amber looking forward to the first Friday in September again next year to a bigger and better event.
“Food was a big part of this year,’’ Amber said.
“We are all there to learn how to produce better food.’’
While Agvention has taken regen farming a step further, the irony is the more successful the farmers are the less they will need inputs from suppliers such as Kandanga Farm Store.
It is a much more sustainable way of farming, with less impact on the land while building the quality of the soil.
“The regen community is growing very rapidly yet is still a minority,’’ Amber said, “but there are still lots of variations on the farming method.
“The key gain is people are starting to ask questions about where they get their food.
“We have got to make it easier for consumers to access good, clean and fair produce …
and consumers need to care a bit more.’’
The aim of regenerative agriculture is to achieve increasing farm outputs from decreasing inputs.
Outputs are measured in their whole, not just quantity of yield.
Considerations such as nutrient density, ecological impact and soil health improvement all need to be accounted for.
Largely, this is achieved by mimicking nature, Amber said. That is re-engaging natural cycles rather than artificial ones and understanding we are part of nature and not above it.
Gympie & District Landcare’s biological services managerYvonne Hennell spoke about her studies of dung beetles in the Wide Bay region and how they interrupt the buffalo fly breeding cycle by getting rid of the manure from cattle.
These are the understated workers of the Australian landscape. They are regenerating the soil one dung ball at a time by improving the biodynamics of the topsoil.
Tests even show that those breeds that work at night navigate by the stars.
This brings us to another interesting set-up with Hamish Macdonald of Carbon Asset Solutions demonstrating a new system of measuring the level of carbon in the soil in a matter of moments.This will have big ramifications in the future.
Anna Hughes, from the Lachlan Hughes Foundation, was inspirational in that the foundation is designed to help young people on the land to go on to reach their full potential.
At the same time she talked about the transformation of the family grazing and grain property in the Maranoa towards regenerative farming and the syntropic gardens they are creating that are changing the landscape as well as their way of life.
“Resilience is a word that’s passed around easily,’’ Anna said. “It’s much better to be able to stand up and do it.’’
THE 100-YEAR FARM PLAN
A highly-popular guest speaker at Agvention was Randal Breen of Echo Valley Farm at
Goomburra on the Darling Downs.
For the past nine years Randal, along with his wife Juanita and their children Bridey and Eli, have been operating a stacked, multi-species, holistic operation.
“We run a strict integrated farming system, focused on healing the country and building the soil,’’ Randal said. “We run beef cattle, pastured pigs, nomadic pastured hens and multi species cover cropping to help build the soil.
“We started in 2014 to farm regeneratively butinnineyearswehaveexperienceddrought, fire, flood, mouse plague and Covid-19.
“All these were of once in 100 years proportions.
“Only through having a strong holistic vision of a 100-year plan have we been able to get through these things.’’
That attracted them to agroecology – a method of farming practice that works with the land and environment in a sustainable and regenerative way.
The farm started with chickens and now runs about 2000 hens in a pastured system
where they are rotated around the pasture in caravans on wheels.
Cattle are rotationally grazed throughout the 650 acres and pigs forage in the previously under-utilised native forest areas. Mixed pasture cropping provides fodder as well as bringing biodiversity back into the soil.
“The 100-year plan extends beyond me as an individual,’’ Randal said, “to a vision that’s bigger than myself.
“We develop a set of testing questions so when we have to make a decision about what’s going to impact the landscape, what are the things we are going to ask ourselves all the time to tell us whether it’s a good idea or not?
“Is it good for the animal, good for the land, good for the farmer and ultimately good for the people we feed.
“With food production, who is normally prioritised? Those who want clean, who want cheap, who want it fast.
“If that becomes the priority the other three things fall away, so it is the farmer, the landscape or the animal which is falling apart.
“We need to celebrate the strength of each animal, allowing them to express their natural instincts.
“Grass will grow seven times faster if it is grazed, rather than cut by a mechanical harvester.
“We have to put ourselves in the circle of the eco system, not above it.
“Holisticly managed cattle are moved regularly based on the landscape, the function and desired outcome. We move them every one to 10 days.
“Nature is a complex adaptive system. We are seeking to be the same.
“It’s all about observation and what you’re seeking to achieve. The longer you leave them in one place, the longer you have to let the land rest.
“We move our chooks every seven days. There are 500 hens to the hectare. They are landscape sanitisers as every thousand birds puts out 20 tons of manure.
“We are building the fertility of the land one egg at a time.’’
For the pastured pigs the Breens brought 1000 tons of food waste to be composted by the animals.
In these ways they reinvigorate the landscape, minimise disturbance and maintain cover.
“We have learnt that over time, the best solution is not to intervene,’’ Randal said. “Just observe.
“We let all things grow as nature doesn’t always allow you to achieve the outcome you want.
“The quickest way to make money farming is not to spend money - look at ways that are good for you.
“It is vital in a truly regenerative farming system that we reconnect with the people that eat our food, and share with them the way that food is produced.
“Increased soil health means increased human health.
“By building biodiversity, we build resilience and ultimately abundance.’’
This resilience is reflected in the ways Echo Valley Farm distribute their food.
They distribute their food by direct supply, through their shop and by CSA - community supported agriculture.
“CSA is more than a box scheme,’’ Randal said, “... it creates community.
“The supporter receives a regular box of fresh nutrient-dense and ethically produced food direct from the producer for a year.
“It offers an alternative model of agriculture and food distribution that allows the producer, and consumer to share both the risks and benefits of farming.
“This is about building a deep relationship with the people that produce it.’’
This has seen supporters invest in the farm in a number of ways in order to feel they are
part of the process. This can be through direct funding to attending tree-planting days.
“More importantly,’’ Randal said, “they are engaging in a risk and reward system.
“By doing this we can get through times of poor production to when there is abundance.’’
The highlight of Agvention 2023 was the overall curiosity about regenerative and similar forms of farming, and how that is being shared by many others.
There were visitors, speakers and exhibitors from coastal areas as well as the Mary Valley and hinterland, from Western Australia and New Zealand, from throughout Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.
As the dust settles on this year’s event we can start looking forward to 2024. ... and more of those delicious K2 Beef sausage rolls with chutney.
After all, it’s all about the food in the end. Yet what is it about the proof being in the pudding?
Today it is an expression that means the value, quality, or truth of something must be judged based on direct experience with it or on its results. Yet the expression dates back to the 14th century: The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
The 2023 Noosa Jazz Festival wrapped up with a great crowd at the Riverstage on Gympie Terrace on Father’s Day.
The free public concert has become a feature of the festival and is made possible with the support of Noosa Council’s Signature Event grant.
Noosa Jazz Club president Richard Stevens said it was heartening to see visitor numbers from interstate and New Zealand returning toward pre-Covid levels despite cost-of-living pressures and the higher cost of airfares. Richard and the late Frank Johnson co-founded the Noosa Jazz Party in 1992, and this festival of jazz has been on Noosa’s calendar of annual events ever since.
“It would not be possible to keep staging this event without the support of many people and businesses in the Noosa community: our hard-working committee members and volunteers, sponsors such as Bendigo Community Bank Tewantin-Noosa, Marcoola and Cooroy branches, the Campbell family, The Islander Resort, Noosa River Gardens, Music Noosa and participating venues who partner with us,
Lucio’s Marina, Noosa Italian Restaurant, Miss Moneypenny’s, Noosa Springs Spa and Golf Resort, Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, Noosa Ferries, The J Theatre and The Majestic Theatre, Pomona.” Richard said.
“High quality cultural and arts events play an important role in connecting and enriching our community,” Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie said when he officially opened the festival, and that it was “worth acknowledging the incredible determination involved in keeping an event, any event going for over 30 years”.
Mr Stevens said that planning was already underway for next year’s event and encouraged people who attended this year’s festival to complete the audience survey that has been emailed to ticket holders this year to provide feedback and assist the Jazz Club in staging an even better festival next year.
If you haven’t received the link to the survey, send a request to info@noosajazzclub.com
The festival enjoys marketing support from Tourism Noosa and Tourism and Events Queensland through their Queensland Destination Events Program grants.
By Margie Maccoll
Eighty quilts made for family, friends, charities and family heirlooms, each with a back story and some taking years to create by 42 women, were displayed last weekend byWallace House Quilters at their House of Quilts exhibition.
“This exhibition has been a long time in the planning,“ Noosa Arts and Crafts Association (NACA) president Jan Bentley said at its opening.
“You would not believe the amount of work gone into making it look so magnificent.
“It’s not just the show, it’s the many gazillion of sewing hours these women put themselves through to make these lovely quilts. I’m in awe of these skills.”
Mayor Clare Stewart officially opened the exhibition, admitting there had been some
Tuesdays when she’d popped in to enjoy the calm presence of the quilting group.
“It is uplifting because this is a place of peace, a place of community, a place on Tuesdays where women come together to share stories, to talk about quilting, but really to spend some time together and forge those connections,“ Cr Stewart said.
“When I look at the walls I see some of the stories. There’s Sandy who has made a quilt for an expectant grand child and Sally, her quilt made as a cuddly quilt to remember her by. These quilts are legacy items for families.”
The exhibition celebrated 30 years Wallace House Quilters have been sewing together after forming when Noosa Arts and Crafts moved into their forever home at Wallace House in 1993. Christine
A Journey Into Time, a soft rock opera set in space, composed and arranged by Noosa retiree Dick Whittington, played to a full house on 10 August at The J Theatre, with all revenue, $17,600 from the evening delivered to two charities – Katie Rose Cottage Hospice andThe Salvation Army Noosaville.
The 24-song soft rock opera was deeply influenced by the music of Pink Floyd, The Moody Blues, Simon and Garfunkel, Cat Stevens and Leonard Cohen.
Dick, 69, wrote it in just 10 days in 1981 when he was a 28-year-old, father-of-two, mining engineer living in south-east British Colombia, Canada.
“I just started with this inspiration about wanting to write a series of songs about man’s journey into space, so it’s as much an opera as it is a rock concert,” Dick said.
“It was just one of those creative moments in life… and, as I had no ambitions at the time to have it performed, I promptly put it into my song book folder and consigned it to the bottom drawer where it gathered dust for 41 years until (daughter) Sarah said: ‘Dad you’ve got to put this on the stage before you kick the bucket’.”
At Sarah’s insistence, Dick took the first step towards seeing his rock opera vision performed on stage in December 2021 and with help from a wide range of talented locals it landed on stage with 100 per cent of all ticket receipts going to the two charities where Dick’s wife Gillian is a volunteer.
Dick said he was delighted that Noosa, once again, stepped up to support these two charitable foundations both on a personal basis and a corporate basis.
“It was great to hear my music played on the big stage but it was even greater to know that we were making a difference in peoples lives, those in need today and those in need at the end of their lives” he said.
“That so many local musicians and singers
were part of the band – purposefully named The Deep Space Adventurer 1 band – was an added bonus. “There are so many talented local musicians it was great to see them showcase their talent at such a prestigious venue”.
Cheques were delivered to both charities at the office of Independent Noosa MP Sandy Bolton who was the patron for the event.
“It takes a village’ has never been truer. Thank you to all who attended to support these two organisations that change our world, Noosa Salvos during our life and Katie Rose Cottage Hospice in our last days. Gratitude to
Dick and his beautiful wife Gillian, to the Deep Space Adventurer 1 Band formed especially for this event consisting of Noosa locals including the Cooran Choir, and to the wonderful volunteers and sponsors on the night,” Sandy said.
Matt Gluyas of The Salvation Army Noosaville said they were “beyond grateful“ for the generous support shown towards The Salvation Army from Noosa residents.
“The funds raised will go back into our local community in seeing hope given to families doing it tough during this financial crisis. Dick and Gillian, you are both Hope Givers and
Hope Bringers,” he said.
Leigh McCready of Katie Rose Cottage Hospice said being part of the extraordinary event was memorable in so many ways.
“To be invited as a charity partner, see everyone turn out in such large numbers to support and then to witness the talent and teamwork to create A Journey into Time was very special. The funds raised will go towards the fit-out of our hospice extension to enable more people to experience the loving care that Noosa’s very own hospice provides,” she said.
Recorded as the busiest season of the year, Trauma Season arrived early at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital as the veterinary team is treating 600 patients each month including Bryven, a koala who was tragically injured after being attacked by two domestic pets.
Trauma Season runs from September to February each year when temperatures rise and wildlife is on the move looking for food, new areas to call home or a friend for breeding season. It is during this time when patient admissions triple, with animals regularly being admitted from car accidents and domestic pet attacks.
Bryven came into conflict with two domestic dogs when he was rushed to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital for emergency treatment. With severe trauma sustained to his abdomen, Bryven required lifesaving surgery to help treat his injuries.
Dr. Ludo Valenza, supervisor and veterinarian at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital is urging the public to be cautious this Trauma Season, as there has been a concerning increase in the number of wildlife patients being admitted to the hospital.
“Bryven is only three years old and suffered extensive abdominal trauma from his ordeal. I performed abdominal surgery to repair multiple areas of his intestinal tract and abdomen that had been injured during the attack“ said Dr. LudoValenza.
“The severity of the situation was demonstrated to us when we recently treated nine koalas in less than 24 hours here at theWildlife Hospital.
“Koalas are now listed as an endangered species, and due to habitat loss, these animals are coming into contact with humans more than they would if they had plenty of bushland to live in. As a consequence of this, their numbers in the wild are plummeting. We need to do everything we can to save our precious national icon,“ Dr.Valenza said.
Terri Irwin, founder of Wildlife Warriors said, “From our very humble beginnings in 2004, the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital has come a long way, treating 10,000 wild animals each year. Trauma Season continues to have a larger effect on the natural world every year, and wildlife species need our help now more than ever.“
As one of the largest and busiest purposebuilt facilities in the world, the Wildlife Hospital is open 365 days a year to treat all native animals, with the Australia Zoo Rescue Unit providing significant support to rescue and transport animals in need of help.
“By slowing down when driving at dawn and dusk, you can reduce the risk of hitting
wildlife that are crossing our roads. It is important to secure your pets at night to prevent them from attacking any nocturnal animals, and by planting native trees and shrubs, you can help create habitat for wildlife in need,“ Dr.Valenza said.
For more information, visit wildlifewarriors.org.au
Selling your property will probably be the biggest transaction you make in your life so it’s only natural to be nervous about it.
And for most people it’s not something they do on a regular basis.
One of the most important decisions in the process will be choosing a real estate agent. But how do you make that choice?
We’ve put together some tips on what to look for in an agent from our own local agents and RateMyAgent site which has more than 750,000 reviews on agents who sold one in three properties in Australia. You’ll want an expert with local knowledge of your area.
· You want to choose a real estate agent who can value your property accurately and knows the benefits of your location. They need to have a good understanding of the marketplace as well as a knowledge of the local schools, the zoning, the local bus routes, what the local coffee is like. Look for proof that they can sell a property like yours.
· A history of selling similar places means they have direct experience in your market.
· Check their qualifications to make sure they are a licensed real estate agent. Also check out their latest reviews, how many properties they have sold.
· Find agents working in your area and put together a shortlist. Look at things like how many listings they have, their previous sales, and how they market both properties and their agency.
Check their marketing plan.
· Presenting the property in its best possible light is a skill that shouldn’t be underestimated.
· A quality real estate agent will know exactly where and when to take the photos, when to conduct the open homes,
whether display furniture is required, if vacant possession should be sought, and so forth.
· Advertising may be more than listing the property on the standard listing websites and passing some flyers out. Real estate agents should determine the buyer demographic of the property and target advertising and structure a marketing campaign accordingly.
· If it is a high-end property this may include targeted advertising in business media and inspections by appointment.
· New technologies are also assisting agents in marketing and advertising every day. Facebook and Instagram ads, drone photography and emailing lists.
Listen to your instinct.
· People tend to buy from people they like. Which real estate agent to choose may depend on whether you feel you can trust
them and if you think they’ll listen and respond to any concerns you have. Make sure you’re comfortable. Take them for a test drive.
· It’s important to see how they engage with buyers.
· Go to open for inspections that your shortlisted agents are running to see how they present properties and how they interact with buyers.
· The right agent will be respectful and transparent to clients during the selling process. Take heed of recommendations.
· A recommendation is, without doubt, the best way of choosing a real estate agent. There’s so much to be said for the peace of mind a recommendation from someone you trust will deliver.
Ask questions, lots of questions.
· Ask your agent how they plan to sell your property and ask them to explain why they consider that to be the best approach. This an opportunity for the agent to demonstrate that they know, and have sold properties in, the local market.
· You should also ask the agent about their fees.
Set benchmarks.
· Any good real estate agent should come armed with a strategy to sell your home so make sure you set clearly defined objectives and check in regularly to see how the agent is tracking.
· Selling strategies should include points on presentation, marketing and negotiation so vendors can make decisions at the start of the campaign.
· Remember - the key to a successful sale is thinking like a buyer.
Enjoying huge success in the Noosa Hinterland property sales market since 2005, Alisa continues to go from strength to strength within the industry. Alisa was born and bred in Cooroy so her knowledge and passion for the area is second to none. Alisa has recently been listed as the Number 1 Agent in Cooroy and continues to lead the sales market. With a passion for real estate and drive to help others, Alisa continues to enjoy incredible success and counts herself as one of the lucky ones who loves their job.
2019 Rate My Agent – Agent of the Year, Cooroy
2019 REB Women in Real Estate; Australian Regional Sales Agent of the Year – Finalist
2020 REB Women in Real Estate; Australian Regional Sales Agent of the Year – Winner
2020 Rate My Agent – Agent of the Year, Cooroy
2021 REIQ Excellence Award for Residential Salesperson of the Year – Finalist
2022 Rate My Agent – Agent of the Year, Cooroy
2023 Rate My Agent – Agent of the Year, Cooroy
2023 REIQ Excellence Award for Residential Salesperson of the Year – Finalist
Step into Noosa Real Estate with Lian Scott.
A seasoned pro with over 15 years of local insight. Lian’s roots run deep, offering a perspective like no other.
Embracing the hinterland’s calm, she tends to her small acreage lifestyle property, embodying the heart of Noosa living with the help of her landscaper partner, who is a passionate horticulturalist and daughter, a budding athlete who has thrived growing up in this beautiful community.
Lian’s connection to the region shines through her river adventures, dog-friendly beach escapades, and cherished moments by the shore.
As Noosa’s hinterland has grown into an extension of the beloved beach town, Lian understands the desire for country serenity and city convenience.
Lian’s signature is her personal touch. Beyond market savvy, she builds client relationships, turning transactions into milestones.
0402 221 823 sutersmithcleine.com.au
lian@sutersmithcleine.com.au
Lisa McKenzie has made a remarkable mark in the real estate world, boasting a stellar reputation and numerous accolades. In her first years, she received Silver, Gold, Diamond and multiple Platinum Awards, attaining the prestigious Double Centurion status, ranking her among the top 1% of all Century 21 agents globally. Beyond the awards, Lisa’s true passion lies in guiding clients through significant financial transactions, ensuring they feel supported and stress-free.
As a third-generation Noosa local, she takes pride in showcasing the vibrant region and delivering honesty, integrity, and respect in every deal. Supported by a proficient admin team at Century 21 Noosa, Lisa excels in handling diverse properties, from luxurious waterfront homes to serene hinterland retreats.
Her days are spent meeting clients, viewing properties, and tailoring solutions to meet individual needs. Outside of work, Lisa cherishes family time and community exploration. For your next move in Noosa, whether buying or selling, reach out to Lisa McKenzie and Century 21 Noosa’s dedicated team.
Lisa Mckenzie0417 776 361
century21noosa.com
lisa@c21noosa.com
Sharon has built a stellar reputation in Noosa by consistently exceeding expectations. Her journey combines traditional real estate wisdom with innovative thinking, driven by her belief in empowering women in the industry and genuinely caring for her clients.
Transparency and honesty are the core values of her business with her team culture: ‘ Always be giving, always be helping.’
Beyond transactions, Sharon provides valuable insights for first-time buyers and investors in the Noosa area, ensuring you’re well-informed about the current Local Laws and investment strategies to help deliver the highest yield.
She is an absolute asset to have on your side as your trusted local advisor. Sharon utilizes her extensive Noosa network to connect you with trusted local professionals and trades, enhancing your property journey and making you feel right at home.
Sharon loves going the extra mile and invites you on a real estate experience like no other with her team’s exceptional service, dedication, and mission to empower women in real estate.
Sharon McLure
0400 084 975
themcluregroup.com.au
sharon@themcluregroup.com.au
Born and bred in Noosa, Guy learnt paramount skills at a young age with both of his parents and Grandfathers all real estate Agents. Guy’s family were responsible for the first high-rise on the Sunshine Coast, the Mooloolaba Marina as well as the development of the highly successful Noosa Waters Estate back in the early 90s.
Guy has been successfully selling coastal homes along the East Coast as well as the Noosa Hinterland, including recent sales in Marcus Beach and Lake MacDonald. With such entrenched knowledge of the Noosa area, it allows Guy to share his passion of Noosa and its surrounding suburbs.
Guy has been involved in commercial real estate and has an extensive international connection after working with several buying syndicates the last 3 years from China, America and the United Kingdom, forming a very healthy business relationship he still closely works with to this date.
With true values of business & integrity Guy is fast becoming the new generation of Noosa real estate.
0477 047 880 davidbernsrealestate.com.au guy@dbrealestate.com.au
After over a decade working in the Real Estate industry, Caitlyn’s experience has showcased her commitment to a high standard of service, negotiating skills and, most importantly, enjoyment of the demanding world of Real Estate.
Caitlyn joined the Sunshine Beach Real Estate team in 2009 and spent several years in sales administration and property management, gaining invaluable experience, before stepping into a sales role within the boutique beachside agency. Caitlyn is proud to be supported by the longest standing agency in Sunshine Beach, which has been selling and letting coastal property since 1979.
Having lived in the area her whole life, Caitlyn possesses extensive familiarity with every facet of our little slice of paradise. Her intimate knowledge of the market allows her to give clients professional and insightful advice.
People love working with Caitlyn because of her calm nature and positive attitude that allows her to get incredible results with minimal fuss. Caitlyn’s clients agree that her professionalism and friendly demeanour truly set her apart.
Caitlyn believes trust is key in all real estate transactions and consistently prioritises her clients’ best interests.
0417 637 697
07 5447 2999
sunshinebeachrealestate.com.au
caitlyn@sunshinebeachrealestate.com.au
Darren is the owner and Principal of Hilliard Realty, a boutique agency built solidly on the foundations of integrity, ethics, and experience.
“Our focus is on quality, not quantity, and our goal is simple: to exceed all your expectations by delivering the very best customer service experience possible.” Since starting his real estate career back in 2001, Darren has built a solid client base through a passion for real estate and a love for working with the local community.
Darren uses his knowledge and foresight to proactively and creatively address every detail to make sure no potential sale is missed. Thoroughly crafting an effective marketing strategy to capture maximum enquiry, along with skilled negotiating will guarantee you achieve the best price possible in the shortest time.
Servicing the Noosa region, from the beach to the Hinterland, with a refreshingly personalised and responsive approach that gets results.
0411 158 191 hilliardrealty.com.au darren@hilliardrealty.com.au
Nicole Navarro, your local real estate advocate at Achieve Real Estate, stands out as a compassionate and knowledgeable agent who truly comprehends your unique needs. She recognizes real estate decisions as life-altering moments and approaches them with the care they deserve.
Nicole and her dedicated team take pride in delivering a tailored, boutique experience for every client. She understands that each property and homeowner has a unique story and takes the time to listen and adapt her strategies to your specific circumstances. With Nicole Navarro, you’re not just a client but a valued partner. Her passion, knowledge, and dedication to your success shine through in every interaction.
If you’re seeking a real estate advocate who genuinely cares about your real estate journey, contact Nicole Navarro at Achieve Real Estate today.
Nicole Navarro
0458 676 990 achieverealestate.com.au
nicole@achieverealestate.com.au
Hey there, I’m Jeanette. This year marks my 20-year journey in real estate right here in the Noosa Hinterland!
I’ve seen it all, from market ups and downs to twists and turns. But you know what never changes?
The need to connect with sellers and buyers, understand their desires, and deliver the best real estate experience ever!
A little about me; I’m all about health and wellness.
I’ve got my own ice bath that I jump into (almost) every single day. I’m also a secret handstand enthusiast, defying gravity and spreading smiles wherever I go.
But here’s the deal, the Noosa Hinterland is more than just a place—it’s a whole vibe. The weather?
Ah-mazing! The lifestyle? Pure bliss! And let’s not forget the incredible folks who call this place home. We’re all about good vibes and warm welcomes, so if you spot me around town, come on over and say hi. Let’s have a chat, share some laughs, and dive into the magic of this extraordinary community.
0422 923 851 5447 7000 hinternoosa.com.au jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au
With 20 years’ experience working as an agent in the Noosa real estate market, Sean has established an enviable reputation built on trust, results and a “client first” approach to his business. Known as being “not your typical real estate agent”, his personable and straightforward style has won him many loyal clients over the years, which is why much of his business is referrals and repeat clients.
Sean is a Licensed Real Estate Agent with a Masters Degree in Property and brings a level of professionalism and integrity to the industry that is rare and refreshing. Throughout his 20 years working in the industry, he has worked through several cycles, giving him the experience and expertise to guide his clients smoothly through the sales process to achieve the best outcomes for them, no matter what the market conditions.
Sean has raised his three children in Sunrise Beach and has close ties to the community through sport and volunteer community organizations. He takes full advantage of the lifestyle Noosa offers, is well-known in cycling & mountain biking circles and can often be found catching a wave with his kids when time allows. With a twenty-year track record and proven results, Sean is dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients.
0418 599 228 www.seancary.com.au sean@seancary.com.au
Meet Catherine Hall, your dedicated neighborhood Tewantin Agent with over 18 years of experience. Catherine has watched Tewantin transform and enhance over the years, and living deep in the heart of old Tewantin, she’s passionate about the area as it’s her family’s home too.
As a local mum, Catherine understands the importance of assisting families in realising their dreams in this gorgeous riverside township with its strong sense of community. She’s the Secretary on the P&C committee at Tewantin State Primary, a driver for Tewantin Meals on Wheels, and can often be found at a Chamber of Commerce.
Customer satisfaction and exceeding expectations are her main driver, and with over 110 x 5-star customer reviews, it is evident that her past and present customers are her raving fans. In changing markets, the experience counts, and Catherine has proven that her honesty, transparency, and hard work are the qualities that set her apart in this competitive industry.
0418 339 950 sutersmithcleine.com.au
catherine@sutersmithcleine.com.au
Marcus has been a prominent figure in the real estate industry, particularly in the vibrant region of Noosa Heads, with a career spanning since the mid-1990s, Marcus has established himself as a distinguished developer and agent. His unique perspective is grounded in his ability to perceive a property’s untapped potential beyond its surface attributes. He not only considers the physical aspects but also acknowledges the emotional significance that a property holds, this understanding forms the foundation of his interactions with both sellers and buyers.
Marcus’s reputation is built on his honesty and integrity, he consistently places the well-being of his clients at the forefront and treats them with the utmost respect throughout the process. This unwavering commitment to ethical conduct has led to recognition and accolades, including being awarded the “2022 Rate My Agents, Agent of the Year” in Noosa Heads - a reflection of his dedication to delivering exceptional service and fostering positive relationships.
Marcus offers his expertise and support to clients, whether they’re seeking information about their property’s current market value or need assistance with a transaction. His approachable demeanour and extensive experience make him a reliable source of guidance and knowledge. Feel free to contact Marcus today for a confidential discussion about your property requirements.
7000 hpcprestige.com.au/our-team/marcus-dolby marcus.dolby@harcourts.com.au
For the past 20 years, Penny has been selling local real estate, mainly in the hinterland suburbs, although referrals do take her into Noosa.
After working for other agencies and having her own franchise, Penny Neep Real Estate became a brand on International Women’s Day, 2021 which was a deliberate reflection of the ethos of the brand: strong, supportive, can do, with true and transparent values.
The team at Penny Neep Real Estate believe in giving back and supporting local businesses and charities, and they continue to do this by donating a portion of every sale to the Seller’s chosen charity.
This year they have supported the Hoofbeats Sanctuary, The Leukemia Foundation, The Rural Fire Brigade, RSPCA and Katie Rose Cottage.
Penny is proud to be one of the most consistent and referred sales agents in the Noosa Hinterland, raising the bar on performance. Brilliant negotiation skills, proven sales strategies, and local knowledge are all built on a foundation of two decades of local real estate sales experience.
Penny is dedicated to ensuring that your experience in the real estate market, whether as a buyer or seller, is approached with the right level of assurance and respect it deserves.
0400 404 213
(08) 8269 6699
www.pennyneeprealestate.com
penny@pennyneeprealestate.com
Warren’s extensive experience and success in the Noosa Hinterland’s small acreage property market have established him as a trusted expert.
Year after year, his dedication to delivering exceptional service and his unwavering passion for the real estate industry mirror the core values of the Hinternoosa team. Renowned for his honesty, reliability, and friendly approach, Warren takes great pride in building lasting relationships with his clients.
In addition to his remarkable reputation, Warren has received prestigious accolades, including being named the 2021 Rate My Agent - Agent of the Year for both Cooroy and Black Mountain.
Furthermore, in 2023, he was awarded Rate My Agent - Trusted Agent of the Year.
If you are ready to embark on the journey of selling your current home or finding your forever home, do not hesitate to reach out to Warren Berry. With his extensive knowledge and expertise, he will guide you through today’s dynamic real estate market, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction. Contact Warren today to discover how he can assist you in achieving your goals.
0407 730 987 5447 7000 hinternoosa.com.au warren@hinternoosa.com.au
Deb, the Director, Salesperson, and Property Manager at Joe Langley Real Estate, is a force to be reckoned with. Joining forces with her father Joe in his agency, this dynamic duo prioritizing being the most respected, rather than the largest. As a property manager, Deb follows a philosophy of treating each property as if it were her own, ensuring utmost care and maintenance. What truly fuels her passion is cultivating client relationships that blossom into lasting friendships and unwavering loyalty. Deb’s infectious enthusiasm and genuine personality make every interaction a delightful experience. With her client-focused approach, she goes above and beyond to exceed expectations, delivering personalized solutions tailored to each individual’s needs.
If you’re seeking a real estate experience that puts clients first, values meaningful connections, and shies away from pushy sales tactics, Deb is your go-to person. Pick up that phone and give her a call today, because your satisfaction and long-term partnership are her top priorities.
Get ready to embark on a journey of exceptional service and trusted guidance with Deb by your side.
0417 753 961
www.joelangleyrealestate.com.au deb@joelangleyrealestate.com.au
Matt has always been passionate about real estate and has a keen eye for detail. Since putting down the tools, he has pursued a career as a real estate agent, utilising his wealth of knowledge in home construction that sets him apart from other agents.
Matts down-to-earth and level-headed approach, along with his devotion to his clients and rapid response to enquiries are exceptional traits that will ensure no potential sale is missed.
In the 15 months since joining Hilliard Realty, Matt has achieved some amazing results, including setting two consecutive sales records in Peregian Breeze, and achieving several unprecedented street record sales throughout Peregian Springs.
A thorough local market knowledge combined with real negotiation skills will result in the seamless process of selling your home to become a reality. With his open communication style, and a professional approach, Matt won’t rest until he obtains the very best possible result for his clients.
0418 193 197
hilliardrealty.com.au
matt@hilliardrealty.com.au
Look no further for a dedicated real estate agent who will help you create wealth through property. With over 15 years of industry experience, including international experience, I am driven by a deep desire to help my clients make informed property decisions. My tenacious approach, means I go above & beyond to educate, inform, and negotiate to achieve exceptional outcomes. I am approachable, always engaging with my clients in a friendly, sincere & honest manner, which has resulted in a remarkable number of referrals. Highlighting my unwavering commitment to exceed expectations in delivering an unsurpassed level of customer service. Whether you’re in the market to purchase or sell, whether it’s an entry-level apartment, or a multi-million dollar home, I approach every transaction with unwavering dedication, privacy & professionalism. With a keen eye for market trends & a strategic mindset, I will help you navigate the complexities of the real estate market with complete confidence.
At McWest Real Estate, I head up a team of Polished, Professional, Property, People. Contact me today to embark on your real estate journey and let’s work together to turn your property dreams into reality.
0403 252 045 www.mcwest.com.au cindy@mcwest.com.au
Meet Geoff, your local real estate expert with a heart for the Noosa community. Having called Noosa home for over two decades, Geoff’s journey in real estate began with buying and selling family properties, making his work a labor of love.
Geoff’s passion lies in connecting people with their lifestyle, dream, property in our wonderfully diverse Noosa region. As a proud member of the Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty team in Noosa, Geoff ensures his clients’ success with unparalleled exposure, reaching local, national and international buyers.
Geoff enjoys the lifestyle he helps others find outside of real estate, spending quality time in Noosa Heads with his wife, daughter, and their two energetic dogs.
Whether you’re buying or selling real estate, Geoff’s commitment to achieving the best results and his transparent and trustworthy approach guarantee you a seamless and rewarding experience.
0417 001 576 queenslandsothebysrealty.com geoff.vanwachem@qldsir.com
A revived 1960s beach treasure -, a family tree house inspired by a Californian dream and a historic homestead where you can walk through time are among the amazing buildings being opened to the public as part of a popular festival.
Sunshine Coast Open House is the region’s largest public architecture and design festival, offering rare, behind-the-scenes tours, talks and special experiences including paint and sip class in a charming Queenslander and students becoming an architect for a day.
The 2023 program has been officially launched by Queensland Governor Dr Jeannette Young at Sunshine Coast City Hall ahead of the Open House weekend on October 21 and 22.
Properties throwing open their doors include Eumundi House by Peter Ireland, which features art and architecture in the landscape; Banksia House by Dragi Majstorovic at Kings Beach, which showcases stunning architecture
in an award-winning garden by Kirsti Sheldon Hodgson House in Currimundi by Laura Hodgson that showcases a recent renovation that has turned an old beach shack into a stunning family home; and the Art Room in Tinbeerwah by Bark Architects, a beautiful example of giving a building a new life.
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the free community event celebrated the region’s historic, contemporary and sustainable buildings from Caloundra to Noosa and into the hinterland.
“Our region is well known for its design and architecture.” Mayor Jamieson said.
“Sunshine Coast design celebrates the region’s unique history and architecture with built form that considers the local climate, prioritises indoor-outdoor living and maximises living within the landscape.
“The Sunshine Coast Open House festival offers rare, behind-the-scenes access to the Sunshine Coast’s best buildings, including pri-
vate homes, corporate buildings, heritage treasures and sustainable spaces.”
The festival will provide an opportunity to meet and gain inspiration from the talented people who design, build and preserve these buildings.
The community is invited to go behind the scenes and learn how some of the Sunshine Coast’s most impressive properties use design to embrace the climate and create liveable spaces, capitalise on views, incorporate energy efficiency and honour unique historical and cultural features. Sunshine Coast Open House committee chair and Clare Design director Lindsay Clare said he was thrilled to officially open the doors to more than 23 of the region’s inspiring buildings for the weekend event.
“I invite everyone to visit this year’s range of well-designed homes and buildings that showcase the importance of responsive design for the future of the region. Good design can help decrease the cost of living as you don’t need
to live with air conditioning all summer and heating all winter,” Mr Clare said.
“Sunshine Coast Open House will allow people to tour a selection of historic and architecturally significant buildings as part of the 2023 program as well as attend walking tours, paint and sip events focused on the Queenslander, a heritage conference and library talks featuring stories about stunning Sunshine Coast buildings.”
Sunshine Coast Design and the Cool Homes booklet promote the value of good design and how to design a home or place for this region that takes the climate and orientation into account. The event is part of the Open House Worldwide network, founded by Open House London in 1992 and now in more than 50 cities around the world.
People wishing to see open properties, volunteer or learn more about Sunshine Coast Open House can visit sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au
ABC TV Plus, Friday, 7.05pm
Costa Georgiadis’ sizeable fan club is set to swell. In a move sure to inspire a new generation of green thumbs, this veteran gardening show has planted a fresh series for kids. Larger-than-life Georgiadis (pictured with junior gardeners Jett and Kiki) has a palpable passion for gardening, but he’s also the consummate kids’ entertainer. After enamouring children playing a garden gnome in the outdoorsy series GetGrubbyTV, he’s the perfect presenter of this educational and fun lark. Premiering tonight, and featuring 20 episodes, beekeeping, composting and veggie gardening are on the agenda, along with advice from GardeningAustraliastalwarts Tammy Huynh, Clarence Slockee and Hannah Maloney set to inspire a new generation of green thumbs.
HELP, I’VE GONE VIRAL!
SBS Viceland, Sunday, 6.30pm
If you’re itching for a feel-good story, you’ve found it in this big-hearted and exuberant documentary. It’s a tale of rice – and falling in love – as well as a celebration of wildly different cultures. Beware though: there’s an unapologetically cheesy, dippy song that decorates this silly and sentimental sojourn – it is guaranteed to get stuck in your head. In this a story about food and song, we meet friendly Norwegian Audun Kvitland (pictured, centre), whose energetic ditty celebrating the Indonesian dish nasi padang (a miniature banquet eaten with steamed rice), once posted on YouTube, went unexpectedly viral. When he is invited back to Indonesia, he goes on a surprising adventure that’ll warm hearts – and tastebuds.
LOVE TRIANGLE
Nine, Tuesday, 9.45pm
In this age fuelled by an obsession with looks and image, this series takes a saucy sidestep. From the producers of reality TV juggernaut MarriedatFirst Sight, this modern spinoff swaps the thrill of witnessing a new couple lay eyes on each other for the first time as they walk up the aisle for a few days of breathlessly flirting via today’s primary form of heartfelt communication –texting, of course! On MAFS, affairs are anticipated catnip; here, the potential for complicated liaisons is three-fold: three singles, including 32-year-old sports lawyer Yannick (pictured) who’s looking for “something serious”, choose between two suitors – sight unseen – after three days of messages, meeting on a blind date before moving in together. What could go wrong?
6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne prunes native plants.
8.30 Miniseries: The Control Room. (Mal) Part 2 of 3. Gabe is blackmailed into further criminal behaviour by Anthony over his links to Sam.
9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Nelson investigate after an artist who had a manuscript stolen is electrocuted.
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 Miniseries: Innocent. (Malv, R)
12.00 Harrow. (Mv, R)
12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Right ‘mooves’: Cowgirl is one of the larger-thanlife characters on TheMasked SingerAustralia
THE MASKED SINGER AUSTRALIA
10, Monday, 7.30pm
It’s another singing competition, but there’s no other show with a party of lively crooning creatures. Set to inspire some feverish sleuthing, this season’s sprightly and bizarre characters include a hi-tech space fairy, a leather-jacketed crash-test dummy, a candy-coloured, pouty “cow” girl and a sparkling snow fox, with a crew of well-known celebrities hiding underneath these elaborate costumes. The flavour of this over-the-top competition is delightfully ostentatious, with host Osher Günsberg and judges Abbie Chatfield, Mel B, Chrissie Swan and Dave “Hughesy” Hughes all donning fittingly spectacular, glitzy outfits. In this season five premiere, the hijinks and colourful banter are contagious.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 South America With Simon Reeve: The Guiana Shield. (PG)
8.40 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire: Gods And Kings. (Mav)
A look at ancient Egyptian history.
9.40 Tony Robinson: The Thames
At Night. (Ml, R) Part 1 of 4.
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Vise Le Coeur. (MA15+a)
12.05 Reunions. (Mas, R) 1.55 Box 21. (MA15+v, R) 3.45 Food Safari. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (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 Better Homes And Gardens. Adam Dovile shows how to make a daybed.
7.30 Football. AFL. Finals Series. First elimination final. Carlton v Sydney.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.00 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.
12.00 Reverie. (Mav, R) The upgrade is set to launch.
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Finals Series. First qualifying final.
9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.30 MOVIE: The Enforcer. (1976, Mlnsv, R) A cop goes undercover. Clint Eastwood.
12.30 MOVIE: Slayground. (1983, Mlv, R)
2.20 It’s All Greek To Me. (R)
2.50 9Honey: He Said She Said.
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.
8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mals, R) Graham Norton is joined by actors Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kate Hudson, Elizabeth Banks and British Vogue’s head fashionista Edward Enninful. Music comes from Self Esteem.
10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s, R) Hosted by Nath Valvo.
11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
Saturday,
2.00 Miniseries: The Control Room. (Mal, R)
2.55 Landline. (R)
3.40 Secrets Of The Museum. (Final, R)
4.30 Restoration Australia. (Final, PG, R)
5.30 Matt Okine Is Going To Die. (R)
6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) Annabel Crabb sits down for a meal with Victorian Senator Lidia Thorpe.
7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events.
7.30 Grantchester. (Final, Mav) Looking to be punished, Will ends up battered and bruised in the middle of nowhere.
8.20 Vera. (PG, R) After a suspected poacher is found dead from a single gunshot wound, DCI Vera Stanhope suspects the truth about his murder is wrapped up in the reason the victim returned to the moors after a 15-year absence.
9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Final, MA15+v, R) After several failed attempts, Johann and his hit men arrive in town determined to kill Stella.
10.45 To Be Advised.
11.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) Ernie Dingo heads to Broome.
8.30 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob: The Day We’d Always Dreaded. (M) Part 3 of 4. The English and German families come together for a holiday on the Isle of Wight.
9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Taiwan. (R) Chronicles a train journey around Taiwan.
10.15 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain: The 1950s. (PGav, R)
11.05 9/11 Kids. (Ma, R)
12.35 Children Of 9/11: Our Story. (PGa, R)
2.45 MOVIE: 9/11: The Falling Man. (2006, Maw, R) Steven Mackintosh, Iliana Guibert, Eric Lipton. 4.05 Food Safari. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines
The World Tonight.
6.30 Compass: Compass Cabaret. (Final)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R)
An archaeologist is poisoned during a dig.
8.30 The Newsreader. (Return, Ml)
It is election night 1987 and Helen and Dale are now established as the “Golden Couple of News”.
9.25 Mother And Son. (Ms, R) Maggie keeps going missing, so Arthur and Robbie get creative in their efforts to keep track of her.
9.50 Total Control. (Mln, R) Alex is faced with a tragedy at home.
10.40 Talking Heads. (Ma, R)
11.15 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.05 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Unlocking The Secrets Of Stonehenge. A look at Stonehenge.
8.30 9/11: Four Flights. (PGa) The stories of those aboard American 11, United 175, American 77 and United 93 on 9/11.
10.00 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (PGa, R) Part 3 of 3.
11.10 24 Hours In Emergency: Great Expectations. (Ma, R)
1.00 9/11: The Unheeded Warning. (MA15+v, R)
2.00 9/11: Ten Mistakes. (Ma, R)
2.55 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)
3.45 Food Safari. (R)
4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)
12.00 Horse Racing.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Football. AFL. Finals Series. Second qualifying final. Brisbane Lions v Port Adelaide. From the Gabba, Brisbane.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.
11.00 To Be Advised.
12.45 12 Monkeys. (MA15+v, R) A time traveller from a post-apocalyptic future travels back in time to stop a plague.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Get Clever. (R) Educational kids’ program in which the wonders of maths and science are explored.
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) Luke Darcy, Jo Stanley and Luke Hines take a look at locations that highlight living well.
6.00 Nine News Saturday.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Finals Series. Second qualifying final.
9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match.
A post-match NRL wrap-up of the second qualifying final, with expert analysis and player interviews.
10.30 Rugby Union. Rugby World Cup. New Zealand v France. From Stade de France, Paris.
12.30 Ray Warren: Calling Time. (PG, R) A unique insight into Ray Warren.
1.30 Rugby Union. Rugby World Cup. Australia v Georgia.
3.45 Rugby World Cup Post-Match. Post-match news and analysis.
4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations.
6.00 Luxury Escapes. Cameron Daddo visits Santorini.
6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) A car freefalls off a ledge.
7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.
8.00 Thank God You’re Here. (PGdls, R) Special guests step through a door into a scene where everyone has a script, except them.
9.00 MOVIE: Ghost In The Shell. (2017, Manv, R) In the near future, a cyborg uncovers a conspiracy while working as a counter-terrorism operative. Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano, Pilou Asbæk.
11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Authentic. (PG)
5.00 Hour Of Power.
Morning Programs.
Football. AFL Women’s. Port Adelaide v Brisbane Lions. 3.00 Australian V8 Superboats
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.
9.45 The Latest: Seven News.
10.15 Born To Kill? Charles Albright. (MA15+av) A look at Charles Albright.
11.15 Autopsy USA: Burt Reynolds. (Mad) A look at the death of Burt Reynolds.
12.15 MOVIE: Secrets In Suburbia. (2017, MA15+a, R) A woman is betrayed by her friends. Brianna Brown.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News Sunday.
7.00 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.
10.10 9/11: The Fifth Plane. The untold story of United Flight 23.
11.10 Killer At The Crime Scene: Arash Ghorbani-Zarin. (Mav)
12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)
12.50 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R)
2.00 Garden Gurus Moments. (R)
2.10 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mav, R) 3.00
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia.
(R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 The Traitors. (Final) Only five remain in the competition as they vie for a share of up to $250,000 in silver bullion.
8.50 FBI. (Mav) After a bioweapon attack leaves two people dead, the FBI tries to determine who is behind it.
9.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates a fatal car crash involving a US Navy officer who turns out to be an imposter.
10.30 Five Bedrooms. (Ml, R) Ainsley gets into a committed relationship.
11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.
8.30 Four Corners. Dan Bourchier asks what sovereignty and self-determination means and looks like to First Nations people.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Paul Barry takes a look at the latest issues affecting media consumers.
9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R)
11.10 Invictus Games Highlights: Dusseldorf.
11.40 Space 22. (PGa, R)
12.10 Parliament Question Time.
1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R)
4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots: Puritans And Pioneers – Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, William H. Macy.
(PG) Presented by Henry Louis Gates Jr.
8.30 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. In Surrey, Amy is trying to sell a ’30s home, known as the Roundhouse.
9.25 World’s Most Luxurious Holidays. (R) Part 1 of 3. Takes a look at some of the well-kept secret destinations of the super wealthy.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 My Brilliant Friend. (MA15+av)
12.00 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R)
3.40 Food Safari. (R) 4.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv) Cash chases a lead.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Besties Coco and Pearls are hoping to offer their guests both style and substance in Northern NSW.
9.15 The Rookie. (Mdv) Now that Elijah and Abril are allies, the team must rely on Monica, Elijah’s lawyer, to uncover their plans.
10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) The team pursues a gang leader.
11.15 The Latest: Seven News.
11.45 Chicago Fire. (Ma)
12.45 The Village. (Ma, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 Kitchen Cabinet. Annabel Crabb meets Karen Andrews.
8.30 Lily’s Life Hacks. Lily Serna embarks on a hunt for the world’s best science-backed life hacks.
9.30 Makers of Modern Australia: Innovators. (PG) Part 2 of 4.
10.30 ABC Late News.
10.45 The Business. (R)
11.00 Invictus Games Highlights: Dusseldorf.
11.35 Four Corners. (R)
12.20 Media Watch. (PG, R)
12.35 Parliament Question Time.
1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R)
4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Preston To Rawtenstall. (Return, PG) Presented by Michael Portillo.
8.30 Insight. (R) Kumi Taguchi takes a look at the value of pets, with the public spending more on them than ever.
9.30 Dateline: India’s Population Explosion. An investigation into India.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R)
11.30 Blackport. (Madls)
12.30 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+asv, R)
2.50 Red Light. (MA15+d, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30
ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv) Cash embarks on a rescue mission.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Amateur cooks put their culinary skills to the test in order to prove they have what it takes.
9.15 RFDS. (Ma) Tensions flare between Eliza and Pete while transporting a contagious patient in stifling PPE.
10.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma) Follows the work of an ambulance service.
11.15 The Latest: Seven News.
11.45 Chicago Fire. (Mav)
12.45 The Arrangement. (Mads, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.
8.45 Missing Persons Investigation.
(PGa) A father disappears in croc-infested waters. After walking out of her family home, a young girl vanishes.
9.45 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news.
10.45 Nine News Late.
11.15 Mr Mayor. (Final, PGs)
11.40 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)
12.30 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R)
1.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. (Return) Abbie Chatfield, Chrissie Swan, Dave Hughes and Mel B try to guess a celebrity singer’s identity.
8.50 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) A fast-paced look at news, with Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee joined by other celebrity panellists to compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. Hosted by Tom Gleisner.
9.50 To Be Advised.
10.20 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mdv, R) Two gunmen go on a rampage.
11.10 NCIS. (Mv, R) McGee investigates a break-in.
12.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.
8.45 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.
9.45 Love Triangle. (Mls) Three more singles search for love.
11.00 Nine News Late.
11.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R)
12.20 Court Cam. (MA15+av, R)
1.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGs, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 Shark Tank. A panel is pitched inventions and ideas, including an ice facial tool and science kits for kids.
8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) The team investigates after a body is found at an ancient burial site that is thought to be cursed.
10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The team investigates a fatal car crash.
11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Michael Mosley Secrets Of The Superagers: Future Of Ageing. (Final, PG) Dr Michael Mosley focuses on medicine.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Ml) Amateur cooks put their culinary skills to the test in order to prove they have what it takes.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
9.30 Starstruck. (Mls) Jessie distracts herself with a date with Liam.
9.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)
10.25 ABC Late News.
10.40 The Business. (R)
10.55 Invictus Games Highlights: Dusseldorf.
11.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 12.30 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R) 1.25 Parliament Question
7.30. (R)
The Drum. (R) 5.30
8.30 Keeping Hope. (R) Mark Coles Smith tries to discover why the Kimberley has one of the highest suicide rates in the world.
9.35 Wolf. (Madlv) Another creepy gift from Penderecki sets Jack off in a new direction, but questions remain over his theories.
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Trom. (Premiere, Mv) A journalist returns home to the Faroes.
12.00 Reyka. (MA15+av, R)
3.55 Food Safari. (R)
4.25 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.
8.30 To Be Advised.
9.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (Final, R) Hosted by Chris Moller.
10.05 Art Works. (R) Hosted by Namila Benson.
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R)
11.05 Invictus Games
Highlights: Dusseldorf.
11.40 Lily’s Life Hacks. (R)
12.35 Parliament Question Time.
1.40 Q+A. (R)
3.40 Tenable. (R)
7.30. (R)
Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
The Drum. (R)
Mastermind Australia. (R)
SBS World News.
7.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG) Julia Zemiro heads to the Blue Mountains.
8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico: Nuevo Leon. (PGad) Eva Longoria heads to Nuevo Leon.
9.20 Kin. (Final, MA15+lv) Eamon and Amanda meet.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (MA15+av)
11.35 Exit. (MA15+ads, R) 1.25 Man In Room
301. (MA15+a, R) 3.15 Food Safari. (R) 3.45 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
9.15 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (Return, PGa) Footage of headline-grabbing moments captured on camera by members of the public.
10.15 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gary Adams. (Mav, R) Former detective Ron Iddles helps a mother.
11.20 The Latest: Seven News.
11.50 Talking Finals. Hosted by James Brayshaw.
12.50 The Enemy Within. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) As the master bedrooms take shape, fake friendships are exposed and conspiracy theories run wild. Hosted by Scott Cam, with judges Neale Whitaker, Marty Fox, Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer.
8.35 Luxe Listings Sydney. (Ml)
D’Leanne’s client confronts her with unwelcome news during a family celebration. Gavin chases a lead on a unique Bondi listing that has been sitting on the market for a while. Simon tours a mega mansion.
9.45 Tennis. Davis Cup. Finals. Group Stage. Great Britain v Australia. From AO Arena, Manchester, England.
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.
7.30 Thank God You’re Here. Hosted by Celia Pacquola.
8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGl) Jack, Falcon, Dom and Liam set out to embarrass each other in a public setting, with those failing being given a humiliating punishment. They continue by playing one of their favourite games, You Laugh You Lose.
9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) Heather’s in a funk hitting peak mediocrity and just tolerating Ben.
10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Todd takes on the role of babysitter.
11.00 FBI. (Mav, R) A bioweapon attack leaves two people dead.
12.00 The Project. (R)
1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Mystery Over The Mediterranean. (PGa) Examines the 2016 crash of EgyptAir Flight 804 that claimed the lives of all 66 passengers and crew. Investigators theorised several different causes for the plane’s spiral into the Mediterranean.
9.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 To Be Advised. 12.45 The Resident. (Ma, R)
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 9. Wests Tigers v Newcastle Knights. From Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney.
10.00 Tennis. Davis Cup. Finals. Group stage. Australia v France. From AO Arena, Manchester, England.
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.
8.30 The Gold. A group of criminals robbing the Brink’s-Mat security depot near London’s Heathrow Airport inadvertently stumbles across a fortune in gold bullion and discovers their actions have unintended consequences.
9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) A college’s secret society preys on female students.
12.30 The Project. (R)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
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3 Panama is bordered by which two countries?
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5 The astronomical theory that the planets revolve around the sun is known as what?
6 Dhivehi is the official language of which country?
7 Viola, Olivia and Sebastian are all characters in which Shakespearean play?
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The past few weeks have been big ones for Noosa Council.
Last week saw the official opening of the $1.95 million Olive Donaldson Pavilion at Noosa District Sports Complex. It includes four change rooms, a kitchen, six unisex toilets, storage space, first aid, umpire rooms and a large multi-purpose area which accommodates two pickleball courts.
Several sports clubs are currently based at the complex including Tewantin Noosa Cricket Club, Noosa District Netball Association and Noosa Beach Classic Car Club who will all benefit.
The naming of the facility celebrates local legend, the late Olive Donaldson, who was a great advocate for women’s sport, former councillor, and community hero.
As we come into disaster season, more equipment and proactive mitigation measures are ensuring Noosa is well prepared for the coming bushfire season. Council has continued to bolster its fire mitigation capabilities with two fit-for-purpose Landcruisers taking fleet numbers to five light attack vehicles.
We also now have 16 staff who have accredited fire management training. These staff can assist with fire mitigation work as well as be available to support Qld Fire and Emergency Service in the event of a wildfire burning on Council managed land or directly threatening council land.
This year we have, with our dedicated inhouse fire management officer, undertaken four burns on council-owned bushland re-
serves in Cooroibah, Pomona, Ringtail Creek and Weyba Downs plus assisted QPWS with two burns along the Noosa Trail Network.
The Black Mountain Road landslip repair effort has also reached a major milestone as
we prepare to award a construction contractthe biggest single construction contract Noosa Council has ever approved. The flood recovery effort for Noosa Council is delivered with assistance provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Recovery Funding Arrangements administered by the Qld Reconstruction Authority.
We are very grateful to the Black Mountain community for their patience while we’ve worked to develop plans for a fix. This will be the largest single construction contract our council has awarded. It’s a massive project and it has been crucial that we’ve taken the time to get the design and contractor selection right.
Council has been continually liaising since the February 2022 floods with the community of Black Mountain and communications will be ongoing while construction is underway to minimise the impact on residents as best we can.
As we continue to wage our war on waste, we are asking the community to have its say on our draft waste strategy.
It’s our second phase of community engagement and it outlines actionable steps that will create more sustainable waste management.
A key motivator of the draft plan is to transition to a circular economy to reuse and recycle waste and create economic opportunities in this space.
Compostable organic material such as kitchen scraps thrown into general waste bins account for 40 per cent of the material we cur-
rently send to landfill.
Reducing the volume of this organic material winding up in landfill each year is a major focus of the Waste Plan, and we need the support of the community to make it happen. The plan will guide investment in waste and resource recovery infrastructure.
Your feedback will play a vital role in creating a cleaner, greener future so please visit yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au
Finally, as we continue our crackdown on illegal camping, a trial no-parking zone is now in effect along Claude Batten Drive between 10pm and 4am.
Council has also increased patrols all over the shire, but Noosa Woods, particularly the carparks at Noosa Spit, are a major hotspot with lots of campervans full of travellers flocking to the area at night so we need further means of dealing with the issues.
The new signage that is now in place provides local laws officers with additional options and the authority to issue parking infringements to vehicles that are parked overnight. This means that the previous requirement of physically handing the fine to the camper face-to-face is no longer necessary.
To ensure illegal campers don’t disperse to other public areas in the shire, council will continue to conduct illegal camping patrols and enforcement efforts across the shire during the trial period. To read more about this, visit noosa.qld.gov.au/community/locallaws/parking-regulations
Until next month, stay safe.
Virtual Reality (VR) technology has rapidly evolved in recent years, transcending its initial applications in gaming and entertainment.
Today,VR is emerging as a ground-breaking tool in the field of psychological therapy. With its ability to immerse individuals in virtual environments, VR is transforming the way mental health professionals treat a wide range of psychological disorders.
Last month Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) was introduced at Ripple Psychology, making it one of very first clinics on the Sunshine Coast to adopt the technology.
While it has been used at the clinic for only a small number of client sessions, primarily as a relaxation tool in the treatment of post-traumatic stress, there are plans to expand its use to other areas, such as exposure therapy in the treatment of phobias.
Principal psychologist Melita Inglis is currently exploring the application of VR to the trauma treatment EMDR, which she uses to treat a range of conditions including PTSD.
“EMDR does not require the client to relive the actual traumatic event, but it is powerful in reducing the negative emotional impacts of that event through reprocessing of the memories associate with it,” Melita said.
As well as this particular approach, VRT has shown immense promise in the treatment of PTSD by immersing patients in controlled environments that do in fact replicate some aspects of their traumatic experiences.
Therapists can guide patients through these scenarios, helping them process and reframe their traumatic memories. This approach allows patients to confront their trauma in a safe and controlled manner, reducing the emotional impact over time.
Melita’s practice partner Dave Clarke is also exploring the utility of VR in working with autism.
“There is a growing body of research litera-
ture outlining the benefits of VRT to individuals on the spectrum” he said.
The newest member of the Ripple Psychology team is Imogen Sartor, who is researching the use of VR in treating phobias.
“Traditional exposure therapy, where pa-
tients confront their fears in real-life situations, can be daunting. However, VRT offers a controlled and immersive environment where patients can confront their fears gradually, leading to reduced anxiety and improved coping mechanisms,” said Imogen, whose books
are already almost full at the clinic.
“I still have the luxury of a few unfilled appointment slots each week, and I’m using that time to extend my VRT expertise through research and training.”
Another area that has an expanding evidence base of therapeutic benefit is the use of VR in pain management.
Chronic pain has a significant psychological component, and stress and anxiety exacerbate physical discomfort. VR can serve as a reprogramming tool, immersing patients in soothing environments and leading to reduced perception of pain and improved overall well-being.
Dave listed five advantages of Virtual Reality in psychological therapy:
1. Enhanced exposure: VRT allows for controlled and repeatable exposure, crucial for treating anxiety disorders effectively.
2. Customisation:Virtual environments can be tailored to each patient’s specific needs and triggers, increasing the therapy’s effectiveness.
3. Safety: Patients can confront their fears or traumas without real-world consequences, ensuring their emotional and physical safety.
4. Engagement: VR therapy tends to be more engaging and less intimidating than traditional therapies, making it particularly appealing to younger generations.
5. Data collection: Therapists can gather valuable data on patients’ reactions and progress during VRT sessions, enhancing treatment plans.
Virtual reality is ushering in a new era of psychological therapy, offering innovative solutions for various mental health conditions.
While it’s not a replacement for traditional therapy, VRT serves as a valuable complementary tool that enhances treatment outcomes. Contact Ripple Psychology today or visit their website to find out more.
Artists and art lovers immersed themselves in artwork from each of the artists participating in this year’s Noosa Open Studios (NOS) and dined on delicious canapes created by chef and NOS patron Matt Golinski at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre last Friday at a fundraiser for the October event.
TheStudios100exhibitionbroughttogether a diverse range of artwork from 100-plus participants - a piece from each - who will showcase their art in private studios spread across the 870 square kilometres of Noosa Shire as part of the Noosa Open Studios Art Trail.
NOS 2023 president Simone Leao said the art trail, now in its eighth year would showcase more than 100 artists, including more than 30 new artists this year.
“Every year it’s never the same,“ she said.
“Many of the existing artists always have new art that they’ve never exhibited.“
This year NOS invited Matt Golinski to be their first patron, and to mark the occasion they decided to paint aprons to be auctioned at the fundraiser, along with five artistic experiences donated by five artists including former NOS president Carol Watkins who donated an experience of ceramic Raku firing.
“We have 27 aprons painted by 26 painters,“ Simone said.
“Aprons are used by artists and by chefs. Artistically created, aprons can become a fashion accessory or an art item for display, beyond its domestic functionality.“
With locally sourced produce including the last of the season’s pomelo from his own tree Matt Golinski created canapes inspired by the art for the occasion and plated them to appear like pieces of art themselves.
Matt said his connection with NOS occurred through artist Trevor Purvis who he had met while both were in physical rehab at Eden Hospital.
“We’ve kept in touch over the years. Those
guys decided they wanted to have somebody involved with a different kind of art,“ he said.
“It’s really nice to be involved. I feel a bit humbled by being involved with all these amazing artists. It’s a responsibility to come up with something special - to make it as arty as I can and with that philosophy of using local produce as well.“
The Studio 100 will be open for visits at the Cooroy Butter Factory from 2-10 September, 10am to 3pm.
All funds raised from the auction will go towards promoting Noosa Open Studios to support local artists and the artistic and cultural richness of the Noosa region.
The much-awaited Noosa Open Studios 2023 art trail guide book is now available.
Launched on Saturday night at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, the meticulously crafted guide will provide all you need to know about the exciting range of artists participating in this year’s ten-day October event.
The guide was launched alongside the opening of the popular Studios 100 exhibition - a sneak peek of the artists you will find along the trail for the October event. Exhibition closes this weekend, so make sure you take a look.
The art trail guides are being conveniently distributed across the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane – so secure your personal copy and begin planning your art adventure.
Copies can be collected from Noosa Arts and Crafts Association at Wallace House Noosaville, the Noosa Visitor Information Centre and the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. A full list of other locations is available on the website.
Now in its eight year, Noosa Open Stu-
Volunteers at the Noosa Tourism Information Centre display the colourful and informative 2023 art trail guide which is available now.
dios, takes locals and visitors into the private studios of our local artists.
On the trail you can experience Noosa Shire through the eyes of our creative residents who work throughout the year on their various artistic pursuits.
With just 28 days left until the Art Trail opens, mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of artistry that truly defines our remarkable community.
It’s where town meets country and reflects on the heritage that has formed today’s vibrant Noosa community.
The two-day Noosa Country Show starts today, Friday, at the Pomona Showgrounds, which was the heart of Noosa for much of the past century.
The show is a long-standing country institution, with a mixture of ring events, displays, competitions, entertainment and, of course, food.
Noosa Show Society president Rob Graham said the event helps the younger generations understand where their food comes from, introduces everyone to the amazing craft skills of neighbours, and instills a true sense of community that brings everyone together.
The show reflects the changes that have taken place in Noosa over the past 114 years.
While agricultural and horticultural pursuits may have changed in time, the show highlights some of the traditions such as horses, cattle, wood-chopping, art and craft, poultry and cookery.
Emergency services will be the theme of this year’s show as an acknowledgement of what they do for both the coastal and rural areas.
Noosa Country Show president Rob Graham said whether it was bushfires or flooding, the ambulance, fire service, police and State Emergency Service were always there to help.
“This year we’ve had fires down in the coastal areas and Tewantin as well as up in the hinterland around Pomona,’’ he said.
“They come and help us all.’’
This tribute to emergency services is highlighted by the construction of the $250,000 emergency services evacuation centre at the Pomona Showgrounds, named the Iris Maher Donga in honour of her service to the community.
The building, with full kitchen and serving area, will be in addition to the Pomona School of Arts Hall.
The showgrounds are situated at Pomona as it was the administrative centre of Noosa for many years.
The Noosa Shire Council was established in 1910 and moved to its present location in Tewantin in 1980.
The town serviced local timber-getters, dairies and small-cropping farmers.
The show has been a local institution since 1909.
Horses, stud cattle and dog sections are popular every year, Rob Graham said, while the pavilion hosts arts and craft, cookery, horticulture, and fruit and veg sections which are perennial favourites.
“Wood chopping is always a feature,’’ Rob said, “and this year there will be chainsaw cutting as well as post splitting and selling them for charity.
“There will be the ABBA tribute band on Friday night then the rodeo and Uncle Bob’s Jug Band on Saturday night.
“Local schools will be singing throughout the day on Friday and Saturday.
“We love to see all of the school children get involved.’’
The show will be an opportunity to explain how the country feeds the coast and the city, where all our food comes from, Rob said.“Otherwise people don’t really see it any more.
“When we were kids, our grandparents were always on the farm and we could go to see what was going on.
“Now it’s up to the local agricultural shows to teach the children and families where all their food comes from.
“We’re hoping the weather is fine and this will be the big show that we always have.
“I’ll be around, wearing the Akubra hat and a tie most of the time.’’
Lovable Mutley, the children’s pet dog competition is back this year. There will also be an animal farm, snake and crocodile shows plus chainsaw art.
Friday evening will feature KW Trick Riding, Aerial Dreaming Circus School and Skylighter Fireworks, followed by Super Trouper ABBA Tribute.
Saturday stage entertainment comprises Steve Graham Guitarist, Those Folk and Mo Swagger.
Saturday evening will see the Honky Tonk Rodeo on the new grounds, followed by Uncle Bob’s Jug Band.
The Noosa Show Society committee has gone above and beyond to create a brand new surface for the rodeo, plus amphitheatre-style seating and new steel yards.
Friday 8 September, is a public holiday in the Noosa Shire.
Gates open to the public at 8am Friday and Saturday 8-9 September.
Friday
In our previous ZEN article, we promised that today’s story would highlight the positives in Australia’s EV market, but also explain why the popularity of EVs has caused increased sales of dental floss.
Let’s begin with that puzzle.
A global EV giant somehow imagined that Australians would rush to buy a model whose tailgate was embossed – in gorgeous cursive metal – with a three-word slogan more likely to be tossed around in a ‘60s-era commune.
Two years on, that BYD Atto 3 is second only to the Tesla Y in Australian EV sales.
Still, for some owners that utopian script – Build Your Dreams - was just too much. It had to go and, courtesy of dental floss, elbow grease and a helpful YouTube DIY, many of those BYDs now sport nameless tailgates.
The tailgate story is a segue to our other promise to highlight the positives in Australia’s EV market.
That market is small but booming.
In 2021, total EV sales were 20,665. Last year the total was 39,353. By early August this year, sales had already passed 50,000. As a percentage of new car sales, those numbers equate to two per cent (2021), four per cent (2022) and eight per cent (2023 to August). (Source: Electric Vehicle Council 2023)
A number of factors underpin this boom.
Most obvious is supply. The Covid-era shutdowns and disruptions to supply chains have largely ended.
Shiploads of EVs are arriving in Australia. But raw numbers are only part of the story.
Choice is a vital factor with over 40 models already available. They vary widely in size, style, carrying capacity, power, range and –crucial for most buyers – price.
In late June – after a glitzy launch on the Gold Coast - Chinese brand BYD started taking orders for its Dolphin.
David Waterworth, Australian contributor to the US-based CleanTechnica website, describes the BYD Dolphin as a likely Corolla-killer. The title carries great meaning, as Toyota has cleverly positioned the Corolla as the quintessential Aussie car in the hearts of Australian drivers.
Amid the EV boom, Toyota has pinned its hopes on the Corolla hybrid, not on a fully electric EV. Waterworth sees the Dolphin as matching and probably exceeding the Corolla hybrid on key criteria – particularly price.
The Dolphin will be Australia’s most affordable fully-electric EV. At a drive-away price around $40,000, and with the Queensland government’s current rebate of $6,000, the Dolphin will cost around $34,000. In drive-away price, the Dolphin will compete with not only the Corolla hybrid, but also the cheapest petrol Corolla. This price will finally nudge the touchstone - a five-seater EV as affordable as Australia’s most popular internal-combustion alternative (ICEV). Let the contest begin!
Availability and affordability are crucial factors in the nascent boom in EV uptake in Australia. But much more is needed as Australian EV sales grow towards 10 per cent
The Referendum booklet, now arriving in letter-boxes across the country, provides summaries of the Yes or No cases, helping us decide whether or not the Constitution should be amended to recognise First Nations peoples and provide an advisory Voice to government.
While the arguments for a No vote appear flimsy, the case for voting Yes could have been greatly strengthened by pointing out that for most of our history since European “discovery” and settlement, Indigenous people either had no voice at all, or any voice they did have was stifled, derided or disregarded.
There was no chance to speak out when James Cook landed on what he named Possession Island, near the tip of Cape York, and formally claimed the continent in the name of George the Third, King of Great Britain. Nor was any voice possible as settlement was established and spread across the country. Any objections from the existing populations, aghast as their relationship with country, their
of the car market.
Government incentives are important. Queensland’s current $6000 rebate is the most generous among the Australian states, but is tipped to run out by year’s end. Overall, Australian incentives fall far short of the Norwegian largesse described in our previous article. And they don’t match New Zealand’s stark ‘carrot and stick’ approach, seen in this graph. Over the ditch, choosing an EV over a particular ICEV can reap you a benefit of almost $14,000NZ.
language and culture were swept aside, were all too often suppressed by the stock whip, poisoned flour or firearms.
First Nations people were never consulted when young children were forcefully removed from their families to become the Stolen Generation. Similarly, nobody asked the Anungu people if it was OK when the British began testing nuclear weapons at Maralinga, the toxic effects of which remain to this day.
Even now when First Nations’ views are sought, they are too frequently ignored. For example, Traditional Landowners in the NT object strongly to fracking for gas in the Betalloo Basin, but the NT Government, with the blessing of its Federal counterpart, is determined to proceed anyway.
If we are to be proud Australians, we urgently need to acknowledge our shameful history in regard to the original Australians. Despite claims by supporters of a No vote, an advisory Voice to government is a simple and straightforward proposition, and a good starting point in making much-needed reconciliation a reality.
Other incentives encourage EV uptake: petrol-free motoring; lower servicing costs; and improved EV-charging infrastructure, especially for Australians who want to roam the continent. In April, federal minister Chris Bowen announced a partnership with NRMA to build a national charging network of 117 fast-charging stations on major highways.
One will be in Eumundi. Bowen enthused that ‘We’re making range anxiety a thing of the past’.
John Burrows, Lake MacdonaldWithout stating my Voice preference, I would like to state that the Voice result is not the only issue affecting the Noosa Community.
As a recent resident here, I have observed that the need to cast a vote on the Voice is divisive.
I fear that those that vote yes and declare their vote run the risk of being alienated by those voting no.
Here in Noosa, you can go to any meeting place and hear all sorts of negative comment from doomsayers, like - Noosa National Park, Hastings Street and Sunshine Beach will be closed if a yes vote prevails. Likewise apparently golf clubs and resorts will be resumed by the Voice and closed.
Ridiculous?? Visit any of the many clubs around Noosa and just eavesdrop at the bar.
My conclusion is that this referendum should be cancelled as it is likely, ( in my opin-
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ion), that it will only serve to create a greater wedge in society and promote even stronger racist feelings than currently exist here.
Ron Male, NoosaIn response to the Bolton report in last weeks paper claiming “incorrect“ information surrounding the development of the Cooloola Great Walk area.
I’m unsure what Sandy feels is “incorrect’.
Perhaps it’s that some advocates have been using the term resort rather than eco cabins?
Advocates may have to be excused, keeping in mind there are 44 cabins proposed in the entirety of this development. Clusters of 10 large, well appointed private units for overnight accommodation with additional built common areas and infrastructure, fits many people’s view of a resort. Terms like eco-cabin only hide that physically realistic view from people that aren’t paying close attention.
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Perhaps it’s that “being built“ implies that the development is currently underway... the public would be well aware that the development is still in the proposal stage and that advocates are working to ensure the development doesn’t get to the building phase.
So I’m not sure what Sandy’s statements of “nihilism“ and “incorrect“ means in reference to an issue that affects all residents in her electorate.
Is it nihilistic to want to prevent developers from destroying areas of our National Parks ?
Furthermore, “In order to get to the facts, we need to ask the relevant questions of government and to those working at the coal face.“
Advocates for Cooloola National Park have been doing exactly this but have had little factual response to their concerns to date. Complex and detailed information provided to the government has been left essentially unaddressed.
To address the core issue, it is important to reiterate that advocates are objecting to the proposal for the construction of 44 eco cabins within our beloved and unique National Park. The scale of this development raises legitimate concerns among advocates, environmentalists and conservationists alike .
The aim for advocates has always been to provide accurate information and engage in a constructive dialogue regarding Cooloola National Park.
Fiona Jacobs, NoosaI would like to take issue with several points raised by Steve Hall (NT 1.9.23). Which of the myriad of Indigenous organisations, already in place, receiving between $10 to $30 billion per annum from taxpayers, would he or the proponents of the Voice, disband, to make way for another level of ’advisory consultants’, purportedly to receive $24 million dollars in funding? No details on this new funding have been advised, yet Australians are blindly asked to vote yes on something they have no idea about. Could fact checkers from either side please investigate which Indigenous communities have received schools, hospitals or medical centres, retail outlets and local employment opportunities from this current funding
Since the announcement of a voice in its proposed format, a division has been created between Australians, that will stay well after the vote and [saying] that a yes victory will unite us is absolute nonsense. The underlying threat of treaty and reparations has been promoted avidly by yes proponents, who in some form or another have stated a successful voice will empower them to seek treaty, reparations, sovereignty and punish (those ) and colonial institutions.
Mr Albanese himself has said words to the effect, that it would be a brave Government indeed that would go against the advice of the Voice and having a lower house and senate majority, we can see where this is headed.
Mr Hall, I object to your statement that the No voters are insincere, privileged and do not empathise with the Indigenous peoples. This attitude towards the No campaigners is exactly why the yes polls have plummeted. I am proud to stand alongside with Warren Mundine, Anthony Mundine and especially Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price in voting a resounding No.
Phil Broad, Black MountainIt’s
I find the arguments for a First Nations Voice to be inclusive, unifying and nation building.
As the son of a father who came here by boat and a mother whose ancestry is colonial, I believe the acknowledgement of First Nations people is well overdue.
I’ve lived and worked in Noosa and Coolum since 1992.
Before that I lived and worked as a teacher in various communities in Queensland, including the Torres Strait.
At the time, my son of 10 months was ‘adopted’ by a York Island elder and he is forever a Masig boy. My two daughters were born on Thursday Island, they are forever TI girls.
I was, and am always, impressed by the generosity of spirit ofTorres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people.
As someone who has devoted their career to advancing the attributes of care, respect and a fair go in the youth of our nation, I am always proud, happy and lucky to be forever, an Australian.
In 1967 Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander people were counted in the Australian population, just counted.
In 2017, a group of First Nations People came together, to seek to be heard. They came up with the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
In 2023 we now need to enshrine, for all Australians, a First Nations voice in the constitution.
It’s time, let’s do it.
Lee Goossens, CooroyThere are many problems for our government to face and none of them are easy. That is why it is so disappointing that the Opposition insists on differentiating itself from the government by pushing the most devolutionary (as in retrograde) policies it can find. The Coalition refused to act meaningfully on climate change for the full nine years in government. They now argue for a No vote at the referendum. As well, we see Llew O’Brien advocating for nuclear power (NT 25/08). These are knowing distractions from the very serious tasks at hand and the most serious is how to leap as fast as possible toward renewable energy and away from fossil fuel. Nuclear power was con-
sidered for over 40 years and, finally, in the late 1990s, two Acts were passed to ban nuclear power in Australia. And so it should be.
The CSIRO has stated that nuclear is far too expensive to build ($16000/kwh) when compared with solar or wind ($2000/kwh). The latter is becoming cheaper every year. The former will become more expensive every year.
Why would Coalition politicians say, on one hand, that they want cheaper power for the people, and then, on the other hand, advocate for nuclear power?
This makes no sense unless you assume that the Coalition is not interested in trying to achieve for Australia what is best for us but is interested only in the power that can come from divisive and degradatory political interjections.
Steve Hall, CooroySandy Bolton’s concern about Flooding the Zone (Noosa Today Sept 1) is definitely valid. Oddly though, her examples refer to a relatively trivial matter of semantics implied toward opponents of the Cooloola Great Walk development.Yet she makes no mention of the richly gaslit narratives being steadily spread by
project proponents.
Is an integrated complex of large, comfortably appointed short–term accommodation units and ancillary constructions a resort? Surely only a pedant or a project proponent would emphatically say no.
However, let’s look at the very serious distortions being broadcast by Government and by ‘those working at the coalface’ of the Cooloola commercial development program.
‘Commercial activities already operate within Cooloola National Park so this proposal is nothing new.’
Tour and service activities that enter and then leave the park intact are categorically different to private site leasing for construction of built, in-situ commercial accommodation. It seems odd to even have to explain that to anyone.
Furthermore, the Elanda Point lease was made prior to park gazettal and is on the edge of the Park and directly connected to existing utilities. This again is explicitly not the same as newly-made leases within an existing National Park that tunnel through its very heartland.
‘The development advances Kabi endeavours and is thus sacrosanct’.
Here we have a tail being set up to drag the dog into the Park.
The proposed private commercial project is lawfully required to negotiate an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA). The ILUA is entirely subsidiary and subordinate to the primary entity of that commercial development. The benefits given to Kabi for project consent are entirely commercial and are minimal in context to the overall project. They do not and cannot deliver any cultural access to, or cultural autonomy upon, the subject land.
To call this thing a Kabi Endeavor in the manner being done is akin to asserting that Indigenous ringers on a pastoral lease are station managers.
Few of us would avoid our opposition to the Adani mine or to the Juukan Gorge destruction because those developments are subject to ILUAs that deliver modicums of Indigenous employment. Yet we are being called upon to do so here.
That skewed saturation of narrative is called Flooding the Zone.
Greg Wood, Protect our Parks convenor
Letter to Editor, 9/3/2017:- “Business profits are up 20+ per cent and wages are down by - 5 per cent. If wages don’t grow in a records profits boom, how will a tax cut for big business change this equation?” In 2023, same question. Is ‘trickle down’ just some drip’s imagination?
Just asking for a friend.
Margaret Wilkie, Peregian BeachToo often I hear from my elderly clients ‘thank god I only have five years left.’
They are healthy, independent people and don’t understand the ways of this new world. No-one dances, tells jokes… looks up anymore.
Like me, they grew up in a country that was community/neighbour-minded. Chats over the fence before it became five foot high rather than three foot.
The TV was infiltrating the radio but whatever you listened to was either factual or entertaining. Our own ABC radio station won the best music awards in Australia. Six months later they (who are‘they?’) changed the programs to Grandstand Sports. Who listens to cricket when you can visualise it live on TV?
The so-called changes/updates and corrections to what we loved was never asked of us. It was just a done thing. A gentle creep.
No different to having update boxes appear on your PC screen.
‘They’ don’t ask me if I care to update…they just do it.
No different than the ATM. I deposit cash and it tells me how much?
Hang on, it’s my money… I’ll tell you.
If mankind can’t see how A1 is already intruding and seeping into our brains let alone life, then don’t concern yourself with climate change. Before th tsunamis, floods and drought really hit we’ll be brain dead and zombified.
Will you remember it?
Jen Oakley, Noosa
Tickets are on sale for a special night of music with singer songwriter Kyle Lionhart – performing at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Saturday 23 September, as part of his The Silence of You regional tour – part 2.
He will be supported by Malia Stirling on the night.
Kyle has amassed more than 60 million streams to date and has enjoyed sold-out headline shows across Australia, also playing festivals such as Splendour In The Grass and Bluesfest and opening for Xavier Rudd, Foy Vance, and Niall Horan.
Musically, Kyle’s sound has raised comparisons to the likes of Ben Harper and Matt Corby. His honest and poetic songwriting explores relationships of love, death, friendships and the often harsh realities around them.
Kyle honed his craft and built an extremely loyal fanbase busking on the streets of his hometown, Byron Bay. His self-released 2015 debut EP Keep In Mind sold more than 10,000 copies.
His music and reputation soon spread around the world thanks to the enthusiastic reviews of impressed tourists, and it wasn’t long before record labels noticed the young busker.
Kyle signed to Ivy League Records in 2016 and a year later released his second EP, Eleven & Two, generating more than 10 million streams and leading to a sold-out national Australian tour, and a European tour with Xavier Rudd.
In 2019 Kyle released his acclaimed debut album Too Young, featuring streaming hits Sorry I’m Gone (feat. Emily Reid), Holding On and So Close. 2020 revealed standalone singles Beautiful Life, Dream It Right and a stunning cover of the Cranberries’ classic, Dreams.
2022 saw Kyle release his latest album Silence of You, which he spent the better part of three years making. with extensive accompanying tour dates across the country. It features singles Chemical Heart, Lighthouse and Babe, It’s Just You and I.
The Eumundi performance promises to be a wholesome and captivating evening of story-
telling and sing-alongs, with Kyle bringing his beloved soul/folk anthems along with some new gems from The Silence of You.
“Each show will be a beautiful night of storytelling, an honest reflection on life as we live it, a deep intimate insight into my writing and some good old singalongs” says Kyle.
Supporting Kyle in Eumundi is singer songwriter Malia Stirling. With influences such as Missy Higgins, Joni Mitchell and Kate-Miller
Award-winning Sunshine Coast permaculture teacher Elisabeth Fekonia has launched her fourth book and is hosting a hands-on workshop in Cooroy this month to teach the basics of planting a food forest.
Elisabeth’s latest book, Growing and Cooking Tropical Vegetables in a food forest garden, has been a labour of love, and has stemmed from her more than 30 years of practicing self-sufficiency.
“Creating your own food forest garden is possibly the most challenging and rewarding gardening experience you will ever have,” said Elisabeth, who is also a long-time member of Permaculture Noosa and an accredited teacher.
She said that in addition to providing a bountiful harvest year-round, a backyard food forest also creates a tranquil tropical escape from the stress of everyday life.
“Whenever you need a break from the busyness of daily life you can wander down and take a little stroll in your own food forest garden. I often do this with a cuppa and have a 10-minute respite so I can drink in the atmosphere and relax a bit.”
Heidke, Malia gives emotive performances of original music and beloved Australian songs. Following the release of her debut music video Kaleidoscope earlier this year, Malia has continued to release heartfelt, dynamic originals Including Rabbit Hole and While the World Moves On.
· Doors open at 7.30pm. 18+ event.
· Tickets $35 pre-sale (+ booking fee) through Oztix and $40 at the door.
The anticipation is building as the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival announces the opening of expressions of interest for its highly anticipated 2024 event.
The 2024 festival will be run over four days from30Mayto2Junewithmorethan75events over four mouth-watering days at venues from the beach to restaurants in every corner of the region.
The festival is renowned for showcasing the finest in gastronomy and 2024 is an exceptional opportunity for innovative businesses and brands to contribute to a memorable 22nd edition.
The expressions of interest period will run until 31 October. Aspiring participants are encouraged to bring their creative ideas to the table and shape the next chapter of the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival.
Applications are available for venue events and exhibiting in the Festival Village.
1. Venue Events: this is an opportunity for local restaurants, breweries, distilleries, farms and venues throughout the region to create a unique culinary event. In the past, concepts have ranged from lunches, dinners and cocktail events, to tours, tastings and workshops. Venue events will span four days, from Thursday May 30 to Sunday June 02.
2. Festival Village Stalls: The Festival Village is the heart of the event, with pop up restaurants, beverage tastings and masterclasses, brand activations and producer stalls. There are purpose built 3m x 3m stalls available, or for something little more custom, premium sites allow you to build your own show-stopping activations.
“We are excited to now invite applications from local venues to host events over the four day festival in 2024,” festival director John Guise said.
“There are so many amazing local restaurants, some who have emerged since the festival was last held, so we’re really excited about new offerings for our festival-goers and
Enjoy
the diversity that we’ll have on our restaurant program in 2024.”
“This is also an invitation for all innovators in the food industry to apply for sites in our FestivalVillage, which attracts over 10,000 visitors over the weekend. This has always been the festival hub, with over 80 leading brands activating, guest chef demonstrations and live
entertainment daily.“
Expressions of interest close on 31 October, giving participants ample time to brainstorm and develop their ideas. Prospective contributors are encouraged to visit the website at noosaeatdrink.com.au for more information on how to submit their expressions of interest.
The subtropical climate we have on the Sunshine Coast provides ideal growing conditions for edible plants, from arrowroot and amaranth to yakon and yam bean.
“Tropical vegetables grow well on the Sunshine Coast and are ideal for a food forest garden. The many layers of a food forest, just like in a natural forest, protect the plants during our scorching hot summers,” Elisabeth said.
The 146-page hardcover book covers everything from concept to cultivation, including soil preparation, plant selection and growing tips, plus there are more than 130 recipes to make sure you’re using every ingredient from your food forest.
Growing and Cooking Tropical Vegetables in a food forest garden is available online at www.permaculturerealfood. com.au for $55.
For those who also want a hands-on experience, Elisabeth is hosting a transformative workshop experience at the Cooroy Community Gardens in Emerald Street on Sunday, 10 September from 9.30am to 3pm. Book now on the website or Facebook.
With a legendary lineup of Australian talent, featuring James Reyne, The Beautiful Girls, Kingswood, Dragon, Ash Grunwald, Sunny Coast Rude Boys and more, KickAss Festival have this week announced the addition of another Australian mainstay, with iconic rock band The Choirboys joining the lineup.
With three ARIA top 30 charting albums between 1983-1991, The Choirboys amassed a cult-like following of adoring fans, with 1987’s single Run To Paradise a track reminisced by audiences of all ages, even today.
KickAss Festival is taking place in the stunning Sunshine Coast Hinterland, at Kenilworth Showgrounds, returning strong for a 2023 edition after 2022’s success. Offering two days of live music, events, food & campaign across September 8th - 10th, the event is a multigenerational experience for anyone wanting to experience the great outdoors, immerse themselves in local culture, and connect with like-minded people over an array of some of Australia’s best talent.
Headlined by the magnetic Australian icon James Reyne and his eight-piece band, an artist who is known to ignite stages worldwide. The unforgettable frontman of Australian Crawl, his accolades span ARIA awards and a coveted place in the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame.
“KickAss Music and Camping Festival! This will be fun and not just because of the camping and the music or even the KickAss, the fun is hanging with our mates backstage and you lot out the front. We’re itching to get to Kenilworth… it’ll be all about rock, memories and laughs,” the Choirboys said.
KickAss Festival’s Klaeton Sheehan said they were devastated when they found out GANGgajang had to pull out but sometimes things are meant to be.
“Choirboys happened to be available, it fit our festival perfectly and now we have another iconic band playing at our festival. With a plethora of classic hits, we can’t wait to wel-
come Mark Gable and his band to Kenilworth in September,“ he said. For more information, visit kickassfestival. com.au
Katie Noonan’s Australian Vocal Ensemble (AVÉ) will launch its debut album, Tumbling Like Stars, in a mesmerising concert on 10 September at the Brisbane Festival.
AVÉ, led by ARIA award-winning artist Katie Noonan, presents a unique and visionary performance that celebrates a new vocal sound world in an intimate chamber setting exploring the evocative words of Brisbane poet David Malouf.
With more than 100 paintings on display, this year’s Tinbeerwah Art Show is the biggest in its 29-year history.
“If a picture is worth a thousand words,“ the artists of Tinbeerwah Art Group have written a book,” committee member Jan Cooke told Noosa Today.
As in previous years, the show will support the palliative care work of Katie Rose Cottage Hospice at Doonan.
It will open on Friday, September 15, at 5.30pm at Tinbeerwah Hall, on the corner of Sunrise and Cooroy- Noosa Rd, Tinbeerwah. Guest speaker is Lorraine Kypiotis, head of undergraduate studies at the National Art School Sydney.
Jan said “This year our guest tutors are Fiona Groome, Pam Miller, Jeanette Smith, Charlotte Wensley, Anne Yang and Stacey Petersen. Each year our wonderful tutors introduce our members to new techniques anddevelopourskillsindifferentmediums.
“To accommodate more than fifty members we meet at Tinbeerwah Hall in two groups on Thursday and Friday mornings during school term times. Members range in abilities from complete beginners to award winning artists.
“We paint in a variety of mediums -
acrylics, watercolours, oils, pastels, charcoal and pencil, collage and mixed media. Members are encouraged to develop their own unique styles and this is reflected in the eclectic display of paintings in our art show. Check out our work on the Tinbeerwah Art Group Facebook page.”
Friday Sept 15, 11.30am – 5pm, Gala Opening 5.30pm. Saturday Sept 16, 9am –4pm, Sunday 17th Sept 9.30am - 3pm. Further information contact Jan Cooke 0412 769 351
The ensemble which consists of four exceptional Australian vocalists: mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell, tenor Andrew Goodwin, bass-baritone Andrew O’Connor, and soprano Katie Noonan herself, who share a passion for storytelling through music which has led them to collaborate with 12 Australian composers on the project.
“For years, I have been dreaming of singing in an a cappella ensemble like AVÉ. Surrounded by these three truly extraordinary artists is challenging and inspiring, and I believe we’re creating a special and unique sound world that I hope will bring succour and joy,“ Katie said.
The heart of AVÉ’s repertoire for this program lies in the essence of Brisbane/Meanjin, where they are based.
David’s poems beautifully capture the stories of the area with deep affection and rich detail, adding a unique local identity to AVÉ’s program.
Dame Quentin Bryce, the patron of AVÉ said: “Imagination, ideas, magic; hallmarks of Katie Noonan’s contribution to our cultural life. Sparkling, enriching, and inclusive in every sense, again and again, she amazes with her capacity to translate dreams into reality, captivating us with the way she lifts our hearts, taps into our emotions, laughter, sometimes a raw nerve or two, an awakening, with generosity in spades.“
The performance will celebrate the release of their first full album Tumbling Like Stars which features an exquisite selection of tracks, each bearing the mark of a living Australian composer, including Anne Cawrse, Robert Davidson, Connor D’Netto, Iain Grandage, Thomas Green, David Hirschfelder, Alice Humphries, Zac Hurren, Stephen Leek, Katie Noonan, Richard Tognetti, and JessicaWells.
The performance will be held on 10 September at 6.30pm at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University as part of the Brisbane Festival.
The car show was a resounding success for Noosa Beach Classic Car Club, the local and regional MG Sports Car Clubs, main event sponsor Shannons Insurance, exhibitors , traders and visitors.
Sunshine and blue skies showcased the bumper car entries on display with a huge turn out from the MG clubs to support their centenary of brand.
Club patron, Bob Abbot officially opened the show, the Sandflys hit the musical notes and families flooded through the gates to share Father’s Day together.
Seventeen categories of cars were judged, trophies and prizes were awarded to the proud owners who stepped onto the podium for presentations.
Best car in the show was awarded to Cam Impellizzeri, proud owner of a 1950 Fiat 1400 Cabriolet - a true classic car.
Winner of the American sedan category was Noosa Beach Club member, Mike Morris in his immaculately presented 1961 Cadillac series 2.
Winner of the people’s choice category was Rick Wellens for his fabulous, rare 1981 DeLorean DMC 12.
Charles Priest, Priest family jewellers, Noosa Civic presented the Terry Hook Memorial prize, being a beautiful Citizen watch to Graeme Robertson, winner of the competition car category who displayed a 1976 Ford Escort MK2 RS 2000.
Full show results will be posted on the Noosa Beach Car Club website noosacarclub.com. au
By Fay Knight
It’s fair to say that when Greg Gibson was a young lad of 21, surfing the then-quiet waves of Noosa Heads, he wasn’t thinking that he would be a future member of Noosa District Orchid & Foliage Society, carting batches of prize-winning orchids to and from monthly meetings and orchid shows.
But quite a few waves have passed over that sand since, and it would be a few decades before he met his wife Amelia, better known as Amy.
“Amy has always liked growing pot plants and we had quite a few orchids already,” says Greg.
“And then last year we went to the Mother’s Day Orchid Show at Cooroy.”
“I was looking at the orchids and talking to one of the members about her orchid,” says Amy.
“It had won a prize and I told her that I had a bigger one the same as hers. She suggested I join the orchid society and we did.
“I used to work every Saturday, but I totally dropped that shift so that I can go to the meetings and shows and growers’ mornings now.”
While Greg’s only prize in the last 14 months has been one lucky-door prize on a
bus trip to an orchid show, Amy was soon out of the novice section and winning prizes with the more seasoned growers.
She is currently anxiously nursing her potential entries for the Noosa Spring Orchid Show in Cooroy in mid-September.
“I grew up on a farm and my mother loved plants,” explained Amy.
“We always had lots of pot plants in the house. At school we also learned about growing plants and had a school garden which we looked after before and after school every day. In the Philippines we had lots of orchids which we just grew on bark or in coconut husks, you didn’t have to buy plastic pots.”
Greg, who worked for Telecom (now Telstra) before retirement, transferred from Noosa to Broome in 2005 and worked there for a decade.
“I met Amy in Brunei and we married back in Broome,” he said.
“I told her not to plant anything in Broome because we are going to move back here. I grew up in Brisbane and discovered Noosa when I was travelling down to the Gold Coast to surf on weekends. One of the blokes down there told me I ought to have a look at Noosa.”
Greg moved up and survived on casual jobs before beginning a 34-year career with Telecom, as it was then.
“I enjoyed working for Telecom and doing a lot of travel across Western Australia, but my parents were still in Brisbane,” explained Greg.
“They were getting older and it was time to come back so I could help look after them.”
In 2015, with the assistance of his daughter from his first marriage, he bought their Tewantin property sight-unseen.
“She checked it out for me,” says Greg said.
“Once we got here I started building Amy a greenhouse and then a pergola at the back for her potplants.”
“During Covid I was buying orchids online,” Amy said.
“I started running out of space. I also had them all up one side of the house. But still not enough space.”
Earlier this year Greg agreed that the dividing hedge on the other side of the house could go, and built Amy a 12.5 metre-long greenhouse in its place. Three months later, there isn’t much space in there.
“If we go to the markets, we have to take a trolley,” laughed Greg, who said his role was do to the heavy lifting.
“But I love plants. I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t.When Amy found out about the orchid club, it was a case of a round peg in a round hole. It made her happy.”
A pool in their front yard is next on their list.
“I always say this is my last orchid,” Amy said.
“But then I see another one. I’m sure there will be some places I can find for orchids once the pool is done.”
The NDO&FS Spring Show is on in the Cooroy Memorial Hall on 15-16 September from 8.30am. Entry $4, EFTPOS available.
For more information about the show and membership, see noosaorchidsociety.com. au/meetings-events/
NOOSATODAY.COM.AU NEWS
NZ’s musical forces unite
The famous National Band of New Zealand, directed by David Bremner (New Zealand Symphony Orchestra) and featuring soloist Philip Cobb (Principal Trumpet – BBC Symphony Orchestra) will end it’s maiden Australian tour at The Events Centre, Caloundra following their recent concerts in Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle and Sydney.
The music presented covers the gamut of what brass bands do best from epic classical masterpieces to original brass band pieces and of course some of the finest trumpet repertoire
NOOSA ORCHID SHOW
RED CROSS
Tewantin-Noosa Red Cross Branch general meeting will be on Friday 15 September (every third Friday of the month) at 9.30am at Tewantin-Noosa RSL.
Contact Valerie on 0466846110 for further information.
AIR NOOSA
The Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch will hold its August General Meeting as a lunch at Villa Noosa Hotel on Thursday 14 September at 12pm. Register by email at airnoosasecretary@gmail.com or phone 0478 479 049 or visit facebook.com/ AIRNoosa Visitors welcome.
ROVING RESTORERS
WOODIES OPEN DAY
COMMUNITY GARDEN
CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP
presented by one of the world’s finest trumpet soloists, Philip Cobb.
New Zealand and Australian brass bands have shared a love of music for well over a century with bands crossing the Tasman regularly to compete in National Championship and collaborating in exceptional music making.
Don’t miss this exciting chance to see The National Band as they end their Australian adventure.
· VENUE: The Events Centre, Caloundra
· DATE and TIME: Saturday 9 September at 2.30pm
· TICKETS: From $35
· BOOKINGS: Call 07 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au
afternoon tea or coffee and biscuits. We are a friendly group who would love to welcome you. Phone Lyn 54490537 for more details.
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 Marina wine bar Tewantin, from 10am and every Thursday at the Boathouse on the Noosa River from 10am. We also have a monthly program of lunches, dinners, picnics, walks and other fun activities. Contact Joan on 0419517869 for more details.
TOE TAPPING TUNES
Noosa Chorale presents “Popera” - at The J Theatre on Friday 15 September at 7pm and Saturday 16 September at 2pm. Fabulous opera choruses to lift the spirit and toe tapping tunes from the 1960s and 1970s by Abba, the Beatles, Jersey Boys and The Mamas and Papas, accompanied by a live band. Tickets are available via thej.com.au, at the box office or telephone 5329 6560. A concert for all to enjoy.
MEN’S SHED
The Noosa Men’s Shed, located in Rotary Lane off Wallum Lane, Noosa Springs, provides a venue for the men of Noosa to gather in an environment of traditional Australian “mateship“. It aims to advance the health, well being and social inclusion based on individual interests of the members.
Apart from social interaction, support and companionship, the Shed offers facilities and support for many activities: woodwork, metalwork, gardening, arts studio, music, hobbies (leatherwork, technology, amateur radio), health and wellbeing, bee keeping, aquaponics and hydroponics.
Opening hours at the Shed vary with demand and for more details and general enquiries, drop into the admin office at the Shed from 9-11am on Tuesdays or Thursdays or email secretary@noosa-mens-shed.org.au.
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 15 September - Alan Roberts - The Life and Times of Nicolas and Alexandra - Session 5 of a 7 week series.
Full details available on U3A website u3anoosa.com.au/ or phone 5440 5500.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Exhibitions; The House of Quilts: Friday 1 September at 9 am – Sunday 3 September @ 3 pm.
Workshops:
· Pastel playtime with Lizzie Connor: Saturday 16 September, 9am–3pm.
· Eco-dyeing handmade ceramics with Sue Bradshaw: Saturday 16 September, 10 am – 1 pm.
· The beauty of white with Jan Lawnikanis: Saturday and Sunday 28 and 29 October, 9 am – 4 pm.
To book events phone 5474 1211, email create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au or visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au
The famous National Band of New Zealand, directed by David Bremner.
VIEW CLUB
PROBUS NOOSA RIVER
FROM BACH TO RACH
We have launched a new circle inviting all enthusiasts of classical music to experience their favourite programs on a big screen with a fantastic sound system in a great setting at the Tewantin U3A each Wednesday 10.30am – 12.30pm. Interested? Call Barry on 0478 837 708 or email barry.henze@gmail.com
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.
TEWANTIN NOOSA PROBUS CLUB
Often wonder what you can do to fill your days? Why not give Probus a go?We offer a myriad of fun activities and dining experiences, plenty of opportunities to meet new friends, learn new skills or utilise the many skills you already possess.We meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the RSL starting with morning tea at 10am followed by a guest speaker at 10.30am. Please phone Christine on 5442 7397 or visit www. probustewantinnoosa.au
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. 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
TEWANTIN NOOSA LIONS
COMMUNITY UPDATES
the month 6.30pm. We would love to meet you
BEEF AND BURGUNDY CLUB
Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa
Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 11 September.
Monday Drivers: Rotary D’Break Tony, Jerry, Carene and Brian, Maria and James, Liz and Lis, Greme and Ruth, Ian, Jason, Robyn, Judy and Eileen
Kitchen: Jenny, Ruth, Denise
Tuesday Drivers: Laguna, Lin, Tania and Friends, Penny, Driver needed E run, Barani and Peter, Amy, Simone, Catherine
Kitchen: Christine, Ann
Wednesday Drivers: Martina, Trish and Karen, Alan and Cynthia, Judith, Rosemary H, Catherine and Trevor, Simone John and Helen, Bronwyn and Nick
Kitchen: Denise, Christine, Jerry, John, Judy
Thursday Drivers: Kyle, Heidi, Sue, Darryl, Margo and Jim, Kerryn and Stuart, Martin, Martina, Sharon and Mal
Kitchen: Donal, Vicki, Sharon, Claire, Loz
Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced respondents for reconstruction works of landslides located on Cooroy Belli Creek Road, Cootharaba Road and Simpsons Road as described in more detail in Part 4 - Scope.
An optional site meeting is scheduled and all information regarding this Invitation to Tender and the site meeting may be downloaded from Council’s website.
IMPORTANT:
We’ve had perfect conditions at the Noosa Croquet Club this winter with members and visitors playing in record numbers.
There were six competitors with a chance of finishing in the top three when we played the final round of our Saturday Singles Series on 5 August - Will Godsall, Lorry Ryan, Barry Mclaughlin, Margaret Hudson, Teresa Martin and Nigel Read.
Nigel Read (Nambour) had led the field from Day 1, and gained 13 more points on to win with 106 index points.
Margaret Hudson (Coolum) came second with 85 points, and Lorry Ryan was in third place with 82.
When our Shield Team played their last match on 14 August, they were in second place behind Bribie Island. They had to win and Bribie had to lose, if they were to triumph in this year’s competition.
And that’s what happened!We beat Coolum 7 to 3, and Bribie Island lost to Nambour.
Our Plate Team this year were all relatively new players with little or no competition experience, so it was no surprise that they lost their first five matches. But they learned quickly and really hit their straps at the end of the season, winning their last three matches.
In the Jan van der Linden Memorial Doubles the result could not have been closer.
Lorry Ryan and Will Godsall won with four games and 10 net hoops. Teresa Martin and Ann Glynn were runners-up with four games and 9 net hoops.
There was also a close result in the club
From sport to dancing or walks there’s plenty of ways to get active in Noosa.
WALK AND WORKOUT
Mature Ladies if you’re not as fit as you used to be and you want to get back into moving your body in the great outdoors, then this might just be your answer. Accountability and achievability with a healthy active lifestyle plan customized just for you. Vitality, mobility, stability and longevity are a few of the benefits of building strength and improving flexibility with an easy active fitness plan. Please call Donna on 0419 373 319.
CROQUET
Every Sunday morning is Come and Try Day at the Club in Noosa Waters’ attractive grounds in Seashell Place. Be at the Club by 8.15am where experienced trainers will help you understand what this strategic game is all about. And remember our offer – four free lessons before you need to think about joining. For further information ring Niven on 0428799987.
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. Dance exercises and stretch. Learn new dance moves and routines to inspired music. Jazz and Latin style dance keeps body moving, mind agile, memory working and spirit lifted. Tuesdays 9.30am - 11am in Tewantin. Phone Margaret for details on 0425269988.
INDOOR BOWLS
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 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 every Thursday at The Uniting Church Hall, Werin St, Tewantin. Beginners start class at 4.45pm and do combined work with the intermediate class from 5-5.45pm. The intermediate class runs from 5-6pm. Contact Helen on 0448621788 for more.
SUNDAY DANCE
Dance lessons are on Sundays at Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. Lessons begin at 12.30pm 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. 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
championships. Aniko Osvald gained two hoops more than runner-up Rob Moncrieff, to win the Division 1 Championship.
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
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 NewVogue as well as Old Time Dancing. Come and see if you will enjoy it or phone 0407 456 939.
The Pacific Ford Noosa Netball Club Carnival was held at Noosa District Netball Association in Tewantin on 6 August.
Seventy teams were present for the event, coming from as far away as Hervey Bay and Brisbane, making it the largest carnival Noosa Netball has ever held, with 720 junior players gracing the courts.
The event was fortunate enough to even have two Sunshine Coast Lightning players present, Reilley Batchelador and Charlie Bell, as well as two players from Thunder, Nat Sligar and Leilani Rohweder, signing autographs and taking photographs with the players.
The Carnival also had a number of welcome contributors, being provided a barbecue and beverages by the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club, and a number of other food vendors.
The Club sends a big Thank you to their sponsor on the day Pacific Ford, who had a Ford RangerWildtrak displayed at the carnival. Medals were awarded to both runners-up and winners on the day, spread across twelve divisions. Green
Brisbane’s Valley Pool is beloved of many Queenslanders.
Over many decades, thousands of schoolkids have crowded the grandstands at ferociously-fought inter-school carnivals. National, state and regional championships have peppered the calendar.
Memories are rich and varied: the 1950s Brylcreem dispensing machine that restored a man’s hair to a stylish greasy lustre; gusty westerlies that carried the sounds of the August Ekka, mixed with sideshow detritus, over the wall and into the pool.
Westerlies were on the minds of the six Noosa Masters swimmers as they travelled to the Valley for the annual Northside meet. The first events proved a bracing experience, but then the clearing clouds signalled several hours of ideal warm weather.
As is traditional at the Northside meet, the 25-metre format encouraged fast and furious competition, particularly in the over-in-aflash one lap sprints. In those races where the proverbial hair’s breadth can make all the difference, the six Noosa swimmers placed first in one event, second in five and third in two.
The standout performances of the day were produced by Noosa’s sprint star Ian Robinson. This year, Ian has graduated to the 60-64 age group and is rewriting the record books. Already in 2023 Ian has snared three long-standing records. One was the 25m breaststroke (15.88). Two others came in the 50m pool format – the 400 breaststroke (6:43.99) and the 200 individual medley (2:52.38).
At Northside Ian took his swims to a new level in his favoured short-course pool.
In a remarkable trio of swims, Ian set new Queensland state records in the 50m breaststroke (35.45), 200m breaststroke (2:55.33) and 200m individual medley (2:38.87).
The archives will need to be searched, but it’s likely that breaking three individual events at a single club meet – as distinct from a multiday championship – is a very rare feat indeed.
Ian’s efforts were supported by podium results from two Noosa team mates. Jo Matthews won the silver medal in her age group, and Robert Ashwell the bronze in his. Fine swims were recorded by the three others in the Noosa team – Rod Alfredson, Linda Hogg and ShaneWalsh.
A memorable day in the history of Noosa Masters.
Noosa Lions premier women, premier men and under 23 men all had wins in the first round of finals sending both men’s teams straight through to the championship round.
Handing the undefeated Under23s their trophy for the minor premiership, after a hard fought win over Buderim, Football Queensland club development ambassador, Scott Grimshaw, described them as “The Invincibles”.
Friday night saw the premier women enjoy a convincing 2-0 win over Woombye sending them through to the knock-out semi next week against Beewah Glasshouse.
The under 23 women’s side, who had built all year to get a spot in the finals were, however, unable to match it with an inform Maroochydore side, going down by a similar margin.
The Lions came out with a point to prove in the first versus second clash with Caloundra in the Coasts FQPL3 competition.
Dominating possession from the first whistle, the home ground advantage wasn’t enough for the premiers to overcome the skill and enthusiasm of the Noosa side.
Noosa’s Max Adey opened the ledger in the first half after several incisive forward raids. Caloundra was in still in with a chance but a red card to their star striker
Eithan Gilbert for a late challenge silenced the parochial crowd. Harry Magee was on hand to knock Noosa’s second goal after a great driving run and cross from Jack Williams.
No doubt Caloundra will be hoping to win this week to have another go at the Lions in the grand final.
With two teams guaranteed to be on centre stage, the club president, Brian Stockwell is encouraging all Noosa Lions members and supporters to mark Saturday 16 September in the diary and make their way to the Sunshine Coast Stadium.
“It could be another red-letter day in the Club’s history” he said.
The Noosa Tigers women’s teams have a advanced to their fourth consecutive grand final with a devastating 93-point victory over modern day rivals Pine Rivers in front of a large and vocal pro Noosa crowd at Rococo oval last Saturday night.
TheTiger girls’ pressure from the outset was just too full on for the 2022 runners up who were consistently gang tackled and chased down from all over the ground.
The skill of the Noosa girls was also a stand out set up by American Erin McLsughlin whose tap ruck work and forward finishing was the highlight of a fantastic opening stanza. Keirra Massoud once again had an enormous bearing on how the result would go with plenty of quality possessions and some lovely high marking. And gun onballer Ragen Mills was just unstoppable. Rags gathered more than 30 disposals for the night but it was her fight and fierce contest for the footy that set the tone for the tigers. Cass Young was outstanding up forward bagging four majors and was a constant headache the entire night whilst Amelia Monk across half back just controlled everything and
was as clean as when using the ball.
But really overall just a wonderful team effort from a group of girls who now head to
Moreton Bay this Sunday to take on Caloundra and attempt to be the first ever team from the Noosa Tigers (junior or senior) to win four
flags in succession.
More details regarding supporter buses will be advertised later in the week.
Speaking of girls a massive congratulations to Matt Cook and his Under 15 girls who became premiers and champions last week with a thrilling two-point extra time victory over North Shore at Maroochydore.Great stuff girls!
Our Under 13 boys were gallant but went down to Kawana by 13 points in a really good game of junior footy. Congrats on making it to the big dance boys and I’m sure there is plenty of success coming in the future.
A big thank you to Rebecca Breen, Erin Green and fellow junior committee members for organising what was a fantastic junior presentation day/night.
I can’t remember one being as big or as fun!
And of course to Ben Parker, Cooper Mackay and Raff Baviello congratulations on taking home league best and fairest awards at the league medal count last week.
All eyes of course on our senior women this Sunday at Moreton Bay.
‘Tigers roar as we hunt #4’ is the catch cry.
Go Tigers
By Randall Woodley
The famous quote from cricket television commentator, Bill Lawry,“It’s all happening!” could be used to describe the pre-season state of affairs at the Tewantin-Noosa Cricket Club.
The committee (with a number of new members) has been working hard to organise registrations, team lists, dates, training programs and finalise everything in readiness for the new season.
SENIOR CRICKET
The season commences officially for First Grade on Saturday 16 September with the other grades playing their first matches on 8 October. However, training has been underway for some time and will continue each Tuesday and Thursday nights at Read Park from 5.30pm.
The club has also played a couple of trial matches against Maroochydore in August (with a win) and two matches last weekend against a Gold Coast Club. In the Gold Coast matches there were some great contributions by the young bowlers, Sam Baker and Ben Potter in particular.
The club is intending to field five teams this season, one in each grade. This will provide plenty of opportunities for the older junior players to gain experience on a Saturday afternoon in the lower senior grades, after playing their age matches in the morning. The captains for the senior teams have been selected and are as follows-
· First Grade - Michael Eckard
· Second Grade - Tristan Griffin
· Third Grade - Nigel Webster
· Fourth Grade - Matt Mayo
· Fifth Grade - Shane Gessell
As is usual at the start of a new season, there will be a number of changes to the first-grade team lineup with a couple of key players either retiring or changing clubs but most of the nucleus of last season’s team will be returning. However, it is pleasing to see a number of new players turning up at training and ready to play.
JUNIOR CRICKET
Cricket Blast is a new product for kids sixnine years old who are new to cricket. Cricket Blast will have eight fun sessions that run weekly for 60 - 90 minutes every Thursday 4-5.30pm at Read Park. Cricket Blast will start 19 October.
Girls League:
Girls only - Five festival days on alternative
Sundays commencing mid-October with dates and times to be confirmed. Open to females aged seven-14. The girls will play against other all girls teams from other clubs. Training will be Thursday afternoons 4-5pm (commencing 5 September)
Playing days and times: Sunday mornings at 7.45am (TBC) - commencing 15 October
Under 10s:
Under 10s is for kids six-nine years old who have played Master Blasters cricket before. There will be 16 games, eight before the Christmas school holidays and then 8 in the new year. The games will be played under lights 6-8pm Friday nights at different clubs. Training is Thursday afternoons 4-5pm, commencing 19 October and first match 20 October.
Under 11s:
Training days and times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5.30pm (commencing 5 September). Playing days and times: Saturday mornings - Time slots at 7.45am and 9.55am - commencing 7 October.
Under 13s:
Trials and team selection sessions: Tuesday 5 September andThursday 7 September.Training days and times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5.30pm (commencing 5 September).
· Playing days and times: Saturday mornings at 7.45am - commencing 7 October.
Under 15s:
Trials and team selection sessions: Tuesday 5 September andThursday 7 September.Training days and times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5.30pm (commencing 5 September). Play-
ing days and times: Saturday mornings at 7.45am - commencing 7 October.
· Some Friday night games may be fixtured
Under 17s:
Training days and times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5.30pm (commencing September 5th). Playing days and times: Saturday mornings at 7.45am - commencing 7 October.
· Some Friday night games may be fixtured
Important information:
· Players need to be registered to train and trial.
· No games are played during the September school holidays, games are played up until school Christmas holidays and will recom-
mence in mid-January.
· Training during the September holidays will be at the discretion of coaches.
Coaching:
· The club needs volunteers to coach in all age groups so please contact the club if you would like to coach or volunteer this season.
· The other great news is that the facilities at Dale Officer Oval and Matt Thornhill Oval have now been completed.
· There are new toilets, large dressing rooms and a canteen.
· These facilities will be used by the juniors on Saturday mornings and senior grades on Saturday afternoons.
It’s all happening with cricket training underway and the season about to begin.
InTinCanBay/Rainbowareait’sallabout those big flathead.
The banks just up from Carlo Island is a great place to start.
Trolling hard body lures is perfect for targeting those bigger fish, it also helps because you’re covering a lot of ground.
Bright coloured lures in pinks and greens areideal,tryanduseluresaroundthe60mm sizewithadepthofaround2.5m.
Forthebaitanglersthegoodoldfrogged mouthed pilchard is the perfect bait on a set of smaller ganged hooks.
Down towards Inskip the trevally have been in good numbers and this will only improve as we move into those big spring tides, cast fast moving slugs and plastics around the creek mouths and the drop offs, these fish will hit hard and fast thinking it is a fast-moving bait fish.
Summer whiting numbers are also improving with Pelican Bay Point and inside Inskip all seeing fish, worms’ yabbies and prawns have all bee prime baits.
Anotherspecieswearealltargetingover thewarmermonthsismangrovejacks,Jacks love structure so jetties and pontoons around Snapper Creek are a great place to start.
The upper reaches of the Kauri is also prime grounds.Jacksareopportunisticfeederssoa
run out tide and lures cast close to the structure should see some results.
Suspending lures like the Berkley Pro-Tech BazzbaitsortheLuckyCraftinthe70mmare perfect for the job.
These lures will suspend and stay in the fishes face for longer.
On the offshore seen, plenty of larger craft made it out last week with some good successes reported. Off the bottom some good snapper, trout, cod, parrot, and jew have all been taken.
LargesoftplasticsliketheZmanScented JerkShadandslowfalljigshavebeenoutstanding on the trout.
Fishedhardtothereefisthewaytogoso make sure your drag is locked up tight as these fish fight hard to get back to their reefy homes.
Sunshine Reef has been the pick if you are hunting coral trout, with most of the reefs producing summer nice snapper.
Forthebiggermodelsheadtothedeeper offshore reefs like the Barwon Banks, Hards or the Reefs off Double Island.
This Season shaping up to be great for pelagic’s, spotted mackerel, school mackerel and even the odd spanish are starting to move into the northern areas off break sea.
With some good schools of baitfish off the coast over the last few weeks this will make
our peace of coastline perfect for pelagic’s and with the warmer water currents it will be perfect for the start of the season.
On the beach; early mornings and late evening on the rising tide have been a prime bite time, bream, whiting, dart and flathead are all in the gutters.
Quality baits like fresh mullet, cured worms, prawns and pilchards have been producing the fish.
Makesureyouhitthebeachesatnightin search for the odd jewfish.
Fishingbaitslikefreshmulletstripsona6/0 snelled rig and bonito fillets on the same hook setup should see you landing a quality jew.
There have been some bigger one around butmostfisharearoundthe80cmmark.
Prime spots have been just before Double Island on the North Shore side, the Noosa River mouth and Beaver rocks up near River Heads.
Forallthelatestinformationlogontowww. fishingnoosa.com.au for up-to-date bar and fishing reports, don’t forget to drop into Gympie’s Newest tackle store “The tackle Shop”, Tackle WorldNoosa, and Northshore Bait & TackleinMarcoolaforalltherightequipment, bait and advice to get you catching.
BesuretofollowusonFacebookandrememberTightLinesandBentSpines! Sam Catlin with an 82cm Snapper.
R U OK? research has underscored the impact a genuine conversation can have on someone who is struggling with life.
The research found more than four in five people who engaged in a meaningful conversation felt better about managing their situation having talked it through and felt supported, heard, and safe during the conversation.
However, the research also found that when asked if they were OK, two in five people who said they were OK actually were not OK. These respondents said important factors to encourage an honest conversation were:
•Trust:theyneededtoknowtheperson they spoke to was someone they trusted, and, for many, someone they were close to.
•Authenticity:theywantedtoknowthe person asking them genuinely wanted to hear answers.
•Environment:peoplewouldpreferto have these conversations in a relatively private space with enough time to share what they want to say.
On R U OK?Day on 14 September, R U OK? iscallingonAustralianstoletthepeoplethey care about know ‘I’m here to hear’ every day of the year.
“You need to ask this question because you mean it. If you really care and want to hear an honest answer, be genuine with your ask, make space to listen and let the person
know you’re sticking around for whatever comes next,” R U OK? chief executive officer
Katherine Newton said.
“We know the positive impact an R U OK? conversation can have when people know and trust each other. This usually means that trust has been built over time, they’re familiar with each other’s routines and behaviours, and they likely know what’s going on in each
other’s lives. This trust, along with consideration of the where and when a conversation will take place contributes to making an R U OK? conversation truly meaningful.”
SuicidePreventionAustralia’sJune2023 CommunityTrackerrevealedtwoinfiveAustralians know someone who has died by or attemptedsuicideinthelast12months,a13 percentincreasefrom2021.Forthefourth quarter running, cost-of-living and personal debt remained the number one issue driving distress.
“In recent years there has been a lot for Australianstodealwith.Manyarestillfeeling the impact of natural disasters and the pandemic, while the cost-of-living increases are adding more stress on those who might alreadybestrugglingtomanage,”MsNewton said.
“There is a natural tendency for us to want to move on as new events capture focus and we resume our usual routines.
“That’s why it’s important for us to recognise that the people we really care about may be feeling ongoing effects, long after something has happened to them, and to let them know we’re still here to really hear.”
RUOK?communityambassador,Anthony Gagliardi understands first-hand the importance of having an authentic conversation with someone close to you, who takes the time to take notice and really listen.
“Asking,‘areyouOK?’inagenuineman -
nerissoimportanttotheoutcome,”MrGagliardi said, who when struggling with the physical impact of an ongoing chronic back injury, didn’t realise the mental toll it was having on him until a friend spotted the signs that he might need support.
“I didn’t really know that I was going to answer no (I wasn’t OK) at that point in time, but he sensed I was struggling, that something wasn’t quite right and asked me if I was OK,” MrGagliardisaid.“Duetoourrelationship, there was a high level of trust and respect.”
“It is about just being there, being able to listen, you’re not trying to fix the problem, that’s not the role,” he said.
“It was that non-judgemental, really active listening, just letting me vent, letting me let go of everything that I was thinking and worried about.”
MrGagliardi’sexperiencereinforcesthe need to show genuine interest and concern when you ask someone, ‘are you OK?’ to encourage a meaningful conversation.
You can find free resources at ruok.org.au tohelpyouknowwhenandhowtoask,‘Are you OK?’.
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The sport of pickleball has definitely taken off in a big way.
To help with the increasing number wanting to try this exciting new sport, a new facility was included in the recently unveiled Olive Donaldson Pavilion.
Situated at the Noosa District Sports Complex, McKinnon Drive, the pavilion facilities will support a number of sports clubs currently based at the complex.
Naming the pavilion after this great lady was indeed a fine gesture.
In doing so the community is acknowledging a person whose contribution was not on the sporting field, but behind the scenes training young swimmers, sponsorship of many awards and, in particular, as an advocate for women’s sports. She indeed left an indelible mark.
President of Noosa Pickleball Club Ron Gatliff said, “This facility will help to introduce pickleball to ever increasing numbers of interested locals. To have two dedicated courts with state of the arts surfaces is indeed a coup for our club.
“Our club’s annual general meeting will be held at the new facility on Sunday September10 right here.”
Pickleball was introduced to the younger generation with the Come and Try Day held last Tuesday at the Olive Donaldson Pavilion: it was a great success. Coaching is also taking place this term at the Noosaville State School, all facilitated by the members of the Noosa Pickleball Club.
Corporate and community groups are also trying the sport in a social format enjoying the fun aspect, which can quickly become very addictive and competitive. It is a sport that can be played by most, it is easily picked up and is available to all levels and ages, with many sessions being held through the week.
Another inviting aspect of the sport was well spoken by Mayor Stewart, “Pickleball is one of Australia’s fastest growing sports for over 55s, so we are thrilled to deliver a multi- purpose area that will accommodate two undercover pickleball courts, as part of the project.”
The new multi -purpose facility includes four changing rooms, a kitchen, six unisex toilets, storage space, first aid and umpire rooms and large multi- purpose area.
For more information on these sessions and free introductory lessions, jump on to the Noosa Pickleball website.
On an occasion such as this, the naming and opening of the Olive Donaldson Pavilion, I think it is only right that we take a moment of our time to reflect more on her other major achievement, her tireless work for the Tewantin Noosa RSL sub-branch.
Some time ago I was asked to write a piece on the background and history of the Tewantin Noosa RSL sub-branch: and was immediately introduced to Olive. On learning of my interest in Australian Military history, plus my families’ background of Gallopili, France and New Guiney, we were immediately on common ground.
After some time, she led me to the our lo-
cal memorial adjacent to the RSL club. As we walked around, she then proceeded to give me information on many of the local names, names that are forever engraved on this shrine of Remembrance.
It immediately became obvious that here was a local lady, to whom all aspects of the local RSL were indeed a major factor in her life.
For Olive it started in her young years, for she was the daughter of one of the founders and a long- term president of the RSL sub branch. She was also a patron of the women’s auxiliary, having been involved with the organisation for more than 40 years. Add to this she was also a Councillor at the Noosa Council.
These are just a few of her many outstanding commitments. To have a Pavilion in a sporting complex named in her honour is without a doubt the least we could do for Olive Donaldson. To government, local council and all who worked to make this great tribute a reality, you have done our community proud.
Athletics
Once again, the members of our Noosa Athletics training squad have done us proud. A full report from head coach Mick Hooper keeps our community well informed.
“It has been a big week for our Noosa Athletics training squad. Competing at the recent secondary schools regional athletics trials, on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, all the hard work at training paid off with 11 of our members qualifying through to represent the Sunshine Coast at the Queensland Schools Track and Field Championships.
“These titles will be held in Brisbane in mid- October 2023.
“There were many personal best performances and the range of events that our squads qualified for, was one of the most pleas-
ing aspects of the competition. We will have athletics competing in sprints, jumps, hurdles, walks and middle- distance events. This is an achievement that our club takes great pride in and we wish them all the very best when they take on Queensland’s best next month.
“Sunday was our first come and try session for the new Noosa Little Athletics season. We had 30 plus youngsters having a go at running, jumping and throwing all done with big smiles on their faces. This embraces Little Athletics motto of Family Fun and Fitness. This Sunday 10 September 11am to 1pm will be our second and final, Come and Try Day at Girraween Sports Complex the home of Little Athletics Noosa.”
Outriggers
The recent Maroochydore River races saw some good results for the Noosa crews.
This was a 17 km race from Bli Bli to the beach. In the mixed, our boat crew, steered by Tina Standish finished first. Tina’s team included Tina, Kate, Kasi, Simon, Tony and Tim. All five paddlers are novices with three having their first ever race.
A second Noosa team steered by Rainer Hopf and including Gena, Chris, Mary and Judy also placed well: as did our three Saturday man team of Viv, Don and Muz. Another reminder Saturday 9 September is our big Come and Try Day. Everyone is welcome to come to Chaplin Park between 8am and 10am to try outrigger canoe paddling. From recreational to racing they cover all aspects. Register at noosaoutriggers.com.au
The invitational system of Come and Try to encourage membership into new sports is, I am told, a great idea: sports such as pickleball, outrigger, little athletics and
even surf boat rowing now make it a seasonal thing. Good luck to all.
Between the flags
With the 2023/24 season of surf lifesaving fast approaching, planning for the season ahead is well and truly under way. Beach patrolling, (which of course is our core business), and competition really gets the big push. In the world of competition Noosa Heads surf boat section is really off to a great start.
For starters the club has been successful in negotiation a sponsorship deal that has resulted in a new surf boat being presented, courtesy of Netanya. This is a good thing as surf boat racing is a team sport: one that will always create good club spirit and mate ship. So, a big thank you and a most sincere welcome to the Netanya.
Following up on this the boat section has received more good news.
A former boat sweep and coach is applying to have his membership renewed. To have this accepted would be, without a doubt, a doubleheader for the Noosa club.
Not only is this young man one of the best boat sweeps and coaches in Australia but also, as his previous record proves, a highly experienced and respected patrol captain.
As patrolling is the centre of our core business, to have a patrol captain of such reknown is indeed very gratifying. Also, to have a clubbie of such standard coming home to Noosa would certainly put a smile on the face of the sponsors.
Away from the club he is a happily married schoolteacher. Having originally joined Noosa in 1997 and later leaving for family reasons, his club record is beyond reproach.
I didn’t throw a dart at a map of north-eastern USA but it was pretty close.
Our desired destination was Cape Cod but Boston, 90 minutes from it, required too many frequent flyer points, while Portland, Maine required a mere handful.
From there I figured we’d find a little seaside town surrounded by parklands – more or less Noosa on the Atlantic – and sit in the late summer sun and stuff ourselves silly with lobster, clams and fish chowder. And that’s what brought us to Bar Harbor and the Central House Inn.
Most of the accommodation houses in Bar Harbor look irresistibly cute from the outside, but the Central House ticked all the boxes inside and out.
OK, it didn’t have the sea views of the Bar Harbour Inn or the manicured lawns and clusters of Adirondack garden chairs of Holbrook House, but it reeked of a fascinating history and it was half the price.
Opened in 1887, the Central House is not as central as it once was, on a quiet stretch of Cottage Street, which is a blessing because Main Street, which leads to the harbour, throngs with shoppers by day and diners and drinkers by night. Today’s Central House combines traditional interiors with mod cons but everywhere you look takes you back a century or so, to when it opened for business as Briarfield Cottage, named for the small field of blackberries beside it.
From 1890 to 1902 it was rented every summer by John Roll McLean, publisher of The Washington Post, whose wife, Emily, was a glamorous and outspoken Washington socialite of great renown.
Their only child, Ned, who grew up summering at Bar Harbor, also became a resident and owner of a mansion along the Shore Path, but was chiefly famous for buying his wife Evalyn the Hope Diamond, thereby becoming the last private owner of it.
But it wasn’t just the McLeans who added lustre to this rather remote little port.
During the so-called Gilded Age, Bar Harbor became the exclusive summer resort of the rich and famous, who were initially drawn to the area by the paintings of the Hudson River Artists’ group. By the late 19th century, the town rivalled Newport, Rhode Island in both wealth and prestige, with more than 30 glamorous hotels and 170 grand shoreline estates. Notable residents included prominent families like the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Morgans, DuPonts, Proctors, Livingstons, Fords, Pulitzers, Bouviers and Astors.
Bar Harbor also became a popular destination for cruise ships, with one company based in New York offering booze-fuelled week-long parties on board, with captain and crew joining in the merriment.
Shore Path residents were shocked one late summer morning to see a cruise ship drunk-
enly run aground on a rocky beach in the harbor.
But that era closed dramatically soon after WorldWar II with the Great Fire of 1947, which destroyed many of the grand summer cottages and even grander hotels.
After a wet start to the summer, in late July 1947 the rain stopped on Mount Desert Island, on which Bar Harbor is situated, and it remained warm and dry into the longest Indian summer on record. From 17 October firefighters were fighting forest blazes across many fronts in Acadia National Park, but on the afternoon, the wind suddenly changed and increased to gale proportions as a dry cold front moved through, sending the inferno directly towards Bar Harbor.
In less than three hours the wildfire travelled 10 kilometres, leaving behind a fivekilometre-wide path of destruction. The fire swept down Millionaires’ Row, an impressive collection of majestic summer cottages on the shore of Frenchman Bay. Sixty-seven of these seasonal estates were destroyed. The fire skirted the business district, but razed 170 permanent homes and five large historic hotels in the area surrounding downtown Bar Harbor.
But there is still plenty of history to see in Bar Harbor, and its surrounds, and wild beauty abounds along the tracks and trails of Acadia Park.
And then there’s the lobster.
It’s what Maine is rightly famous for and we ate our fair share over three days in town, find-
ing the harbour-front Reading Room at the Bar Harbor Inn to offer superb ways of eating lobster in modest portions, such as their bisque and lobster bruschetta.
Yum! This place also dates back to 1887, when the Oasis Club opened it as the Mount Desert Reading Room, which happened to sell cocktails,
wines and snacks for its voracious readers. A long drive back to Portland to drop off the car, and even longer train-ride to Boston, a night at the very quirky Citizen M Hotel, a limo pickup organized by our generous host, and here we are at Hyannis Port, Cape Cod, just down the road from the Kennedy compound and ready to party!
SPRING generally signals the start of the selling season and this year should be off to a good start with the properties on offer.
Apartments in Noosa Heads have been attracting attention, with the latest Domain House Price Report showing the median price is $1.8 million, up 38.5 per cent in the 12 months to June.
In the past five years, that median has risen 164.7 per cent – making it the strongest-performing unit market in the nation.
The median house price of $2.225 million is up 10.3 per cent in the 12 months to June and 98.7 per cent in the past five years, according to Domain.
Nic Hunter at Tom Offermann Real Estate has a Tinbeerwah property going to auction Saturday, that is in an elevated position with huge views to Noosa Heads.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool on 1.97ha at 401 Sunrise Rd, goes to the market at 12pm.
“People are surprised by that great elevation,’’ Nic said, “and the fact it is walkup and ready to move into.
“There is no traffic noise to disturb you … just the sound of the birds and the sigh of the breeze in the trees.
“Locals are looking, and there are those coming up from coast as well as some internationals who are wanting to make Noosa home.’’
The extensive two-level extensive residence is anchored perfectly into the landscape to capture mesmerising 180-degree north-easterly views - from Laguna Bay and along the coastline to Coolum Beach.
A comprehensive, high-end renovation has been carried out with no expense spared. There are soaring ceilings and abundant glass including louvres to make
it very much a home for the Queensland climate and way of life.
The well-designed floor plan facilitates excellent separation, including the possibility of dual living.
Then there is the quality of fixtures and fittings, and the views from virtually every room across both levels - particularly from the expansive covered alfresco terraces.
There is the in-ground pool and a wellpositioned viewing deck.
The grounds have been professionally landscaped and terraced, and there is expansive flat grassy space.
The majority of the land looks after itself with a mixture of botanical-like tropical gardens, Australian natives, and pockets of rainforest; the setting is magical.
ULTIMATE RIVERFRONT ADDRESS
Mark Hodgkinson of Reed and Co had an interesting auction on Friday, 1 September ... a private jetty on Noosa River at Noosaville.
Jetty 3, Gympie Terrace, saw 18 registered bidders - a record this year for auctioneer Gordon Macdonald of The Auction Group.
“There were a good 70-80 people in attendance,’’ Mark said. “The were bidders on the phone from interstate, but most were on the ground … although some were bidding on behalf of people interstate.’’
Bidding started at $100 but as the auctioneer said: “Set it low and watch it go …’’
And go it did, selling for $800,000 to a family that owns property in the area.
“It was interesting in that the jetty had been held by the family who bought it in the mid ’80s,’’ Mark said. “The previous owner had it since the 1950s.
“It’s wonderful for one family to pass it
A three-bedroom, one-bathroom, onecar holiday apartment in Noosaville has been attracting interest ahead of auction Saturday, 9 September.
Melanie Primmer of Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking 25/159 Gympie Tce to the market at an in-rooms event at 2pm.
“Interest has been mainly investors, from overseas as well as local and Brisbane,’’ Melanie said.
Nestled in the coveted quiet heart of Gympie Tce, the riverside bijou gem exemplifies the art of townhouse living.
Inside is contemporary chic with spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen.
Doors either side ensure plenty of natural light as they open to private terraces.
The Noosa Village River Resort is a boutique complex with tropical gardens, a heated pool, spa and sauna, also a full-size tennis court.
Melanie is finding the in-rooms events are proving successful as you have genuine interest, phone bidders as well as those on the floor, and the office renovations at Tom Offermann Real Estate are very welcoming.
In these shoes? Jeanette Catalano at Hinternoosa had no hesitation about walking the 4295sq m property at 1 George St, Cooran.
That size property right in town attracted multiple offers before selling for $475,000 to a local buyer wanting the views.
“I walked so many people over it,’’ Jeanette said. “It had views to the Tableland Ranges.’’
The block had recently been cleared and cleaned up, and had a new concrete crossover as well as gravel driveway.
The land has a northern aspect with a very gentle slope plus is super-close to one of the Noosa Trails for hiking or horse riding.
Fencing is already on a couple of side boundaries, town water is also available and power is close by.
Jeanette Catalano and Kess Prior of Hinternoosa will be on site Saturdays and Thursdays for a 4.76ha property at Doonan that has to be sold at auction on Friday, 15 September, at 1pm.
“This is such a great opportunity,’’ Jeanette said. “There has been huge amounts of inquiry due to the position, the potential.
“The property comes with dam and a demountable shed with bathroom.’’
Elevated and private, there are views to the north and subdivision potential subject to council approval.
There is a farmhouse that is beyond repair.
“Buyers need to make their own inquiries,’’ Jeanette said.
“The land is gently sloping and predominantly cleared to the dam.
“Entry is from the end of Panavista Drive.’’
Inquiry has been mainly local but also from Western Australia.
“A lot are coming to look ... there’s a lot to look past but it’s good land and has to be sold.
“There is an excellent house site up the top with views to Tinbeerwah Range and Mt Cooroy.’’
A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house in Elysium at Noosa Heads ticks a lot of boxes.
Jill Goode and Peter TeWhata of Tom Offermann Real Estate are taking the property at 48 Honey Myrtle Rd to auction Saturday, 9 September, at 1pm.
“It’s a lovely single-level home,’’ Peter said. “It ticks a lot of boxes.
“Downsizers, retirees, interstate investors ... and it suits short-term holiday accommodation.
“There are really good fixtures and finishes. It’s a little bit special and one of
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool on 1.97ha at 401 Sunrise Rd, Tinbeerwah, goes to auction at 12pm Saturday, 9 September. 357680
A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house at 48 Honey Myrtle Rd, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 9 November, at 1pm. 357680
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool on 1.97ha at 401 Sunrise Rd, Tinbeerwah, goes to auction at 12pm Saturday, 9 September. 357680
the newer homes in Noosa.’’
The property is appealing to interstate and Brisbane parties in particular.
The bushland backdrop as an inspiration for this modern home with a lush front garden filled with dracaenas, gardenias and hedges.
A wide wooden pivot front door with cast stainless steel handles opens from the portico into the hallway with grey slate-look tiles, floating black console and spotted gum feature wall.
A high-ceilinged, open plan living/dining space comes with sky light while shiny copper pendant orbs provide a change of pace, softly illuminating the dining area.
There are primarily bright white VJ walls throughout; however, in the living area, one wall has a serious recess for the television, while a wall of glass sliders disappear
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool on 1.97ha at 401 Sunrise Rd, Tinbeerwah, goes to auction at 12pm Saturday, 9 September. 57680
on the west-side, making an seamless connection from inside to outside.
The expansive all-seasons undercover alfresco terrace opens to the lawn area which wraps two sides.
A super-sized galley kitchen comes with stone-topped cabinetry including two pantries and island style bench suggesting an opportunity for casual meals as bar stools can be tucked underneath.
A media room or a dream retreat to screen time is on the northerly side. So is the king-size main bedroom suite with white washed timber-look feature wall, roman blinds and deep mocha-hued wispy linen curtains and walk-in robe.
The ensuite has timber-topped two-basin cabinetry, mocha tiles with a copper thread plus plain mocha hexagon-shaped tiles in the double shower.
A three-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car apartment 25/159 Gympie Tce, Noosaville, goes to auction in rooms Saturday, 9 September, at 2pm. 357680
In the south wing are three carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes. All three share a family bathroom with free-standing bathtub. There is a separate toilet, and the laundry has access to a drying area.
· FRIDAY, 1 September
· Noosaville
· Jetty 3, Gympie Terrace: Private jetty, 1pm, Mark Hodgkinson 0409 484 159 Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 Reed & Co. Eighteen registered bidders. Sold at auction $800,000
· SATURDAY, 2 September
· Noosa Heads
· 24/6 Quamby Pl: 2bed, 1bath apartment, Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold prior
· SATURDAY, 9 September
· Noosa Heads
· 5/5 Quamby Pl: 2bed, 2bath, 1car waterfront apartment, Luke Chen 0417 600 840 Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold prior
· Noosa Heads
· 48 Honey Myrtle Rd: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, 1pm, Jill Goode 0418 714 653 Peter Tewhata 0423 972 034 Tom Offermann Real Estate
· Noosaville
· 25/159 Gympie Tce: 3bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, in rooms 2pm, Melanie Primmer 0448 966 867 Tom Offermann Real Estate Tinbeerwah.
· 401 Sunrise Rd: 4bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, on 1.97ha, 12pm, Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 Tom Offermann Real Estate ●
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Whenyouwishuponastar,isitaravishing2-level extensiveresidencefashionedwithcreativevision, anchoredperfectlyintothelandscapetocapture mesmerising180-degreenorth-easterlyviewsfrom NoosaHeads’LagunaBay,andsweepingturquoise CoralSea,white-tippedbreakersandcoastlineto CoolumBeach?
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Allthisandthepromiseofanalluringlifestyle,just10 minutestocafécentralonriversideGympieTerrace.
A 4 B 3 C 2 D
Auction Saturday9September12pm
View Saturday 11.30am
Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au
SeasidelivingatitscoolestbestinPeregianwhenthe beachhouseispositionedsupremelytocapturesalty air,amazingsightsincludingwhalesbreachinginthe CoralSearightinfrontofyou,hearingthesoundof wavescrashingontotheforeshoreandbeing3-minutes totoes-in-thesandandworld-classsurfbreaks.
ItalsojusthappenstobeafewminutestoPeregian Beachvillage,withitssassycafes,galleries,boutiques
andsurfclub.Withhighceilings,lightnaturallyshadowdancesacrossthe flooringintheover-generousliving anddiningspaces,thebeachyaestheticcoalesceswith theterraceandwithmultipleentertainingoptions,life’s alwaysabreeze.
Auction Saturday16September10am
View Saturday&Wednesday 11.00-11.30
A 4 B 3 C 2
Agent TracyRussell 0413319879
tracy@offermann.com.au
Agent ElizaCoppin 0423726639
eliza@offermann.com.au
Itisintriguingfromthestreetwithitsboldfacade,and behindthepublicpersona,RiverHouseon5-starHilton Esplanade,nestledamongsttheserenityandpristine natureoftheNoosaRiverforeshore,isanaudacious residencefromarchitectKenRobinson.
Dramaticclerestory-heightceilings,banksofmassive autolouvresandtimberpanesnaturallyinviteriver breezesandattractssunlightwhichshadowdances
acrossendlessAmericanoak flooringinmultiple generouslivingareas,indoorsandout.Whateverthe reasonorseason,entertainingdecisionsareeasywhen riverviewsareseenfromalmosteveryroom.
Auction Saturday16September11am
View Saturday&Wednesday 12.00-1.00
A 3 B 2 C 2
Agent MalCox 0407708860 mal@offermann.com.au
Agent JillGoode 0418714653 jill@offermann.com.au
Magnificentnorthfacingpremiumbeachsidelocation onlymetreswalktothesandandPeregianBeach village.Thiscontemporaryandimmaculatesubstantial homesitselevatedontheriseperfectlypositioned tocapturethesunshine,coolingseabreezesandthe CoalSeaviews.Setovertwolevelsandoffersmultiple indoorandoutdoorlivingspaces.Theversatile floorplanenablesthedownstairsareatobeincome
producing.It’sanideallayoutifyouarelookingfor ateenageretreatoryouhaveparentsorextended familylivingwithyouasitofferstheperfectseparation fromupstairs.Thiswarmandinvitingpropertyis finishedsuperblywithpolishedtimber floors,high ceilingsthroughout,ductedair-conditioningdouble glazedwindowsanddoors,securitydoors,external shutters,shed,irrigationsystemandmuchmuchmore.
A 5 B 3 C 2
Auction Saturday23September9am
View Saturday&Wednesday 10.00-10.30
Agent TracyRussell 0413319879
tracy@offermann.com.au
Discoveraquintessentialeasy-breezydesignfor thegoodlifeandproximitytothebeach,byawardwinningarchitectDavidTeeland.Meshedwithuber glamfeaturesitexudescoolcharmaswellasasunny disposition,andhasanoceanicoutlookcentredaround savvyindoor-outdoorspacesforallseasons.
Lookbeyondthehallwaywheretheresidenceindulges definitiveavantgarde flair,amutedpaletteand
modernistfurniture.Disappearingdoorsrevealan expansivecourtyardontheoceansideandaterrace surroundingashimmeringbluepoolonthenorthern sideofthesuper-generouslivinganddiningspaces withcustomcabinetryandhideawaywinecellar.
Auction Saturday23September10am
View Saturday 10.00-10.30
A 4 B 4 C 2 D
Agent MichaelMcComas 0447263663
michael@offermann.com.au
Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241
rebekah@offermann.com.au
Whenitcomestoapostcardpositionandlivingthe absolutegoodlife,whynottakethequantumleap forwardinprestigiousNoosaWaters.Soul-stirringis guaranteedwhentheaddressisatranquilcul-de-sac, theneighbourisSeahorsePark,backgardenhasawide waterfrontagewithajettyandpontoon,thepoolis north-facing,viewsfromtheterrace,deck,bedroom andensuitestretchacrosstwowaterways,andthe
residents-onlylockandweirsystemtoaccessthe NoosaRiver.Generousopenplanlivingspaces, filled withnaturallight,blendbeautifullywithachicoverlay whiledoorsdisappearandindoorscoalescesina seamlessfashionwithoutdoors.
Auction Saturday23September2pm
View Saturday 11.00-11.30
A 3 B 3 C 2 D
Agent MichaelMcComas 0447263663
michael@offermann.com.au
Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241
rebekah@offermann.com.au
BoastingwhispersofHampton’s-inspiredcoolwhite contemporarybrillianceandmultipletimber-floored livingandleisurespaces filledwithnaturallight. Awallofglassdoorsdisappearblurringthelines betweenindoorsandthegreatoutdoors,wherethe north-facingsuper-sizeundercoverentertaining terracehasabuilt-inbarbequestation,andthesundrenchedpoolhasagarden-fringedlawnarea.
Thelavishcustomkitchenhaseverythingonthewishlistofapassionatecook.
Thesubstantialresidenceisalushoasis,setovertwo generouslevels.Ithasaquietandprizedcul-de-sac addressandisminutesfromtheheartofcosmopolitan NoosaHeads.
Auction Saturday30September1pm
View Saturday10.00-10.30
Wednesday12.00-12.30
Agent ClareSherwood 0402903733 clare@offermann.com.au
Pictureendlessbrightblueskies,aswellofnatural charms,swimmingandsurfingintheturquoiseCoral Sea,glisteningwhitesandonyourdoorstepanda sweepingeagle’seyeviewtothenorthandMooloolaba, PointCartwrightandMoretonIslandtothesouth. ImaginelivinginthefrontrowofCastawaysBeach’s exclusiveandhighly-prizedNoosaDunes,wakingtothe soundofwavesbreakingonshoreanddesigninga5-star
beachhouseonanepicabsolutebeachfrontsite.The immeasurablecontemporarymasterpiecewouldno doubtindulgeeverypossiblepersonalextravagance, need,whimandnecessity,withover-generous proportionsandthelatestaesthetics,materialsand technicalexcellencethroughout.SoundslikeUtopia?
Price $4.15M
Agent JulieBengtsson 0418980247
julie@offermann.com.au
NestledinthecovetedquietheartofGympieTerrace,whichrunsparalleltothe dog-friendlyNoosaRiverforeshore,alsothegazebo-dottedparkwithwalkingand cyclingtracks,isariversidethree-bedroombijougemthatexemplifiestheartof townhouseliving.Seekersofacosmopolitanlifestyle,alsoaficionadosofwaterfront dining,casualcafes,goodcoffeeandallelementsoftheNoosaYachtandRowing Clubwillalso findsolaceinthispopularresort.
Insideiscontemporarychicwithgenerousopenplanliving,diningandkitchenwith everyaccoutrement.Naturallightaplentyinvitesitselfin,thankstodoorseither sidewhichalmostcompletelyopentototallyprivateterraces.Perfectforsunlovers ononesideandentertainingtheother.What’snottolove?
TheNoosaVillageRiverResortboutiquecomplexhastropicalgardenswitha heatedpool,spaandsauna,alsoafull-sizetenniscourt.
A 3 B 1 C 1 D
Auction InRoomSat9Sept2pm View Friday1.00-1.30 Saturdayinrooms2pm
Agent MelaniePrimmer 0448966867 melanie@offermann.com.au
Pictureyourselfenjoyingthe finerthingsinlifemoreoften;andwherebetterthan therelaxationcapitalofAustralia,Noosa!OppositeNoosaMainBeach,indulgein owninganimmaculateandmodernapartment,turn-key,allinclusiveandincome producing.
Revelinthejoyofknowingyourapartmentisoneofthemostspaciousinthe heartofcosmopolitanHastingsStreet,haselevatoraccessandiscompletelyselfcontained,morecomfortableforthoselongerstays.Indoorshasafresh,modern andbeachyaestheticcomprisingasandy-huedpalettewithwoodtonedcabinetry andtimberfurnishingstocomplimentthenaturalsurroundings.
A 2 B 2 C 1 D
Price $2.2M
View Wednesday 1.00-1.30
Agent JesseStowers 0414367282
jesse@offermann.com.au
IMAGINE having unimpeded views to the north from the headland of the Noosa National Park, sweeping north-easterly across Sunshine Beach and the Coral Sea, and stretching 180-degrees south to Mooloolaba. What about forgetting the alarm and waking to waves breaking on the foreshore, grabbing the kids, board and pooch and heading 40-metres via a dedicated access to the dazzling white sand and best surf breaks.
Your destiny is entirely possible when the beach house, which has been loved by the same family for more than 30 years, is poised in dunes right on the beachfront of one of the most illustrious streets in Sunshine Beach... many say Queensland.
Blessed with many of the original classic Queenslander characteristics such as white weatherboard and shutters also mature banksias in the garden, the lightfilled residence is always in a sunny mood. The upper-level features capacious living and dining spaces with beautiful polished timber floors, lofty vaulted ceiling, woodburning fireplace, sunroom with upper height shutters on three sides and of course ubiquitous fans.
Slide away the banks of doors to the timber terrace which extends the width of the house and is elevated to fully embrace the lofty perch looking over the glittering Coral Sea. Don’t be surprised to see whales breaching, paragliders chasing tail winds and stoked board riders.
Breakfast with a side of ocean views?
Yes, even from the large kitchen with white stone-topped cabinetry and premium appliances.
Also, with those magical Coral Sea views and on this level is the main bedroom with shutters, built-in robes, ensuite with bathtub and access to the terrace.
Entertaining options indoors and out continue downstairs with the major space being a living/studio combo or alternatively a leisure space for all seasons and reason especially with an undercover terrace overlooking the rear garden with bird attracting grevilleas and she-oaks, and beyond to the beach and breakers. Two additional bedrooms have built-ins, one opens to the terrace plus there are two bathrooms, one doubling as a laundry. There is also a store room and a separate side entrance.
“There is so much to love about living in a true beach house in the front row of Seaview Terrace, with nothing but the sand and sea in front,” says Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Tim McSweeney. “It scales the heights of desirability, connects to the beauty of the surrounds, plus waking to the sound of birdsong and the surf as well as watching dawn send shimmering rays over
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the Coral Sea, are all truly mesmerising.
“On a fitness level why not mix it with pleasure by walking to Noosa Heads via Alexandria Bay in the Noosa National Park, similarly vibrant Sunshine Beach village with its popular restaurants, cafes and bars.”
Facts & Features:
· Land Area: 556m2
· House Area: 307m2
· Terraces: timber decking NE facing 2.9m x 13.7m upper-level undercover off main bedroom, dining & kitchen; 3.8m x 9.6 with terrace + 3.8m x 4. 1m undercover off bedroom, living & studio NE facing
Contact: Tim McSweeney 0411 122 331, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE
· About: multiple living areas incl sunroom w shutters 3 sides, living & dining upper level w vaulted 3.6m ceiling, timber floors & wood burning fireplace + living/studio/ leisure space lower level; 3-bedroomsmain w shutters, terrace access & sea views, 3 built-in robes & ensuite w dble vanity, shower & bath tub upper level; 2 bedrooms w built-in robes, 1 w terrace access & sea views + 2 bathrooms, 1 w laundry facilities, 1 w store room adjacent on lower level; laundry w Simpson washer & dryer
· Kitchen: ocean views; C-shaped w white stone-topped white 2 pac cabinetry incl
semi-island breakfast bar; Electrolux fridge + Westinghouse small fridge; Gorenje cooktop & oven; Miele dishwasher + pantry
· Exterior: banksias, she oaks, grevilleas, native birdlife + lawn rear garden
· Location: dedicated beach access to dogfriendly North Sunshine Beach nearby; close to access for Noosa National Park; walk to Noosa Heads & Hastings Street via Alexandria Bay; popular restaurants, cafes, bars & boutiques at the Sunshine Beach village are nearby, also the Sunshine Beach Surf Club & patrolled beach ●
PERFECTLY poised in the premier corner position just 2-minutes to the dazzling white sand of Sunrise Beach, the residence’s considered contemporary design has exuberant cathedral-like angles with enormous panes of glass to capture the ever-changing visual tableaux and remarkable backdrop of the Coral Sea.
Open the custom designed oak door to the entrance foyer. Be entranced by the coastal white and soft grey palette in the over-generous living and dining spaces, which are saturated with natural light thanks to all the windows plus the void on the upper level.
Notice how the higher-than-high glass sliders magically disappear and eyes are automatically drawn to the expansive deck which attracts salty breezes, white water and 180-degree gull’s eye views stretching from Sunshine Beach to Mooloolaba and Point Arkwright, while right out front, in season are pods of whales heading north or south, and often paragliders catching the wind.
Taking the centre of attention is a stunning pool with a Jewels4Pools finish, which is totally surrounded by Italian porcelain tiles.
Entertainers will be in seventh heaven deciding between poolside with its alfresco area and automatic blind, the dining space with a statement pendant or drinks at the long stone-topped bench which could easily double as a breakfast bar for a large family.
No matter the decision of where to entertain, it really is all about the Gull Design kitchen with everything high-end from VJ-profile 2-pac cabinetry with stone bench tops and multiple appliances to the butler’s pantry with another wine fridge, refrigerator and laundry appliances.
On this level is an office space which leads to the rear entertaining zone and barbeque, also two queen-size bedrooms both with built-in robes. One has a balcony with ocean glimpses, the other a daybed and sliding doors opening to the sunny rear courtyard. Both share an elegant family-size bathroom with a double rain shower and separate toilet.
Upstairs is the master retreat with
Address: 60 Orient Drive, SUNRISE BEACH
spectacular white-water views, walk-in robe and ensuite with rain shower.
Additional loft space designed as a possible teen’s bedroom has ocean views, while nearby the mezzanine space is perfect for games.
“This truly is a magnificent house that keeps on giving,” says Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Peter TeWhata who’s taking the property to Auction on Saturday 23rd Sept 2023, “and the location so close to Sunrise Beach is second-to-none.
Facts & Features:
· Land Size: 659m2
· House Size: 437m2
· Pool: 11m; Italian porcelain tiles surround; Jewels4Pools finish
· About: 3-levels; VJ-profile doors; limewashed ‘timber’ flooring; ducted/zoned aircon + fans; outdoor heating on main terrace; electric blinds throughout; additional loft space near master retreat
· Security: back-to-base + CCTV
· Garden: fully fenced rear garden with Astro Turf + undercover entertaining zone with ceiling fan & gas barbecue
· Garage: secure double; direct access to entry; 2 visitor spots; massive storage for pool and beach toys
· Kitchen: Gull Design; VJ-profile cabinetry; 3.5m bench/breakfast bar; stone bench tops; Blum soft-close drawers & pantry shelves, VZug combi-steam and convection ovens & induction cooktop; 2 Fisher & Paykel deep drawer dishwashers; Delonghi coffee machine; Zip hot/ cold filtered water; butler’s pantry/ laundry with integrated second full-sized fridge + full size 160 bottle Vintec wine fridge, washer + dryer; wine storage under stairs
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Office space: 3.2m desk; access to rear garden
· Inventory: negotiable
· Location: walk 2 mins to Sunrise Beach; drive 5 mins to Hastings Street and boardwalk to Noosa National Park/world recognised Surfing Reserve; nearby - Chalet & Co Cafe; close to Sunshine Beach village & surf club, transport links, schools, Noosa Aquatic Centre, sporting clubs & Noosa Farmers Market. ●
Inspect: Saturday and Wednesday, 10am - 10.30am
Auction: Saturday 23 September, at 1pm Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage
Contact: Peter TeWhata 0423 972 034, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE
NESTLED in the coveted quiet heart of Gympie Terrace, which runs parallel to the dog-friendly Noosa River foreshore, also the gazebo-dotted park with walking and cycling tracks, is a riverside bijou gem that exemplifies the art of townhouse living Seekers of a cosmopolitan lifestyle, also aficionados of waterfront dining, casual cafes, good coffee and all elements of the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, will also find solace in this popular resort.
From the walkway beside the terrace step inside, look around.
Note the generous bright white, open plan living and dining areas with French oak-hued flooring, white entertainment console, black leather lounge, timber dining table and leather-covered chairs, are accented by a mirror and a big pop of colourful art, all designed to complement the monochromatic esthetic.
Natural light aplenty invites itself in, thanks to doors on three sides which almost completely open to two totally
private undercover terraces plus the large paved courtyard on the north-westerly side with swaying palms, tropical plants, and alfresco furniture for entertaining. Sun and yoga lovers, or those looking for ‘me-time’ will no doubt choose the south and eastside terraces.
The U-shaped kitchen with stone-topped fresh white 2-pac cabinetry including a semi-island breakfast bar and high-end appliances has every accoutrement for casual dinners or maybe sundowners by the Noosa River foreshore, which is opposite.
Upstairs are three carpeted bedrooms. Two are queen-size; the main has a walk-in robe and undercover terrace with northerly views. The second has a built-in robe; the third is a single; and all share a twoway bathroom. There is a powder room downstairs.
The Noosa Village River Retreat boutique complex has tropical gardens with a heated pool, spa and sauna, also a fullsize tennis court.
“What’s not to love about living the good life here,” says Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Melanie Primmer who is taking the property to Auction on Saturday 9 September 2023, adding “especially when you consider 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.”
The Noosa Village River Resort boutique complex has tropical gardens with a heated pool, spa and sauna, also a full-size tennis court.
In Room Auction 9 September 2023, 2pm, 92 Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads. ●
Since its establishment in 2007, Settler’s Cove has become Noosa’s premier apartment precinct. Combining the easy-living luxury lifestyle for which Noosa is world-famous with the tranquility of a private and protected bushland sanctuary. Tallow Residences – the final development in the precinct – offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy off the plan in this extremely rare and beautiful pocket 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.
FOOTSTEPS TO BEACH AND VILLAGE, STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS, FULL HOLIDAY RENTAL APPROVAL
This exclusive property in Sunshine Beach is perfectly located just a few metres from the beach and the Village, offering stunning ocean views. With 5 bedrooms, study, 3 bathrooms, and a pool, this double-storey home is perfect for large families or groups of friends.
The North East aspect of the property means you can enjoy the warm morning sun and cool afternoon breezes. The chef quality kitchen is perfect for preparing delicious meals for family and friends, while the huge master suite offers a quiet retreat after a day at the beach.
TIMELESS charm and contemporary comfort have been lovingly combined in the creation of this remarkable circa 1920 Tewantin residence. Buyers after a home with character and style will adore this impeccably presented abode with glorious river views and stunning finishes on show around every turn.
A private gated entry and a gorgeous front yard, complete with a sparkling inground pool, create the perfect welcome as you step inside to explore this one-of-a-kind property. You will love to relax on the front porch as the kids play in the landscaped yard or bask in the sunshine and host guests for afternoon cocktails, does it get any better than this?
As you make your way inside, you will be met with soaring 12ft ceilings, ornate fretwork, original VJ panelling and polished hardwood timber floors that speak to the home’s heritage. Ceiling fans, a cosy fireplace and Daikin air-conditioning promise year-round comfort in the openplan kitchen and living area while the separate dining space, with walls of louvre
windows, is ready for your next get-together. Love to cook? You will fall head over heels for the gourmet chef’s kitchen. Sweeping 40mm Caesarstone waterfalledge benchtops and a statement tile backsplash add to the contemporary appeal as do the 2-Pac shaker cupboards, Blum hardware and suite of Miele appliances.
There are three generous bedrooms and two bathrooms including your master suite with a large walk-in robe, a luxe ensuite and double doors to the front porch. Bedroom two also opens to the outdoors while the main bathroom has a separate water closet for convenience. Crimsafe security screens, a rainwater tank, a custom shed, a double garage, with a near-new electric door, and gated parking down the side of the home for a boat or trailer ensure absolute functionality.
A short walk or bike ride will take you to the nearby Tewantin Primary School and you’re just moments from the town centre, Noosa River, the iconic Gympie Terrace, Noosaville and Noosa Heads. ●
THIS expansive Penthouse resides within the exclusive “Mallawa” boutique complex – a mere quartet of apartments. Bask in the caress of natural light streaming through floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, perfectly oriented to the northwest, embracing the coveted vantage point upon Noosa Hill. An effortless location placed in a tranquil cul-de-sac nestled by the Noosa National Park, where every footstep ushers in nature’s beauty, replete with trails, pathways, and a direct descent to the renowned Hastings Street.
Enveloping the entire upper level, this Penthouse boasts lofty ceilings and an open-plan design that seamlessly blends with an expansive balcony – a haven grander than most. Here, the panoramic panorama of Laguna Bay unfolds, inviting you to indulge in al fresco gatherings and serene relaxation, as you savour Noosa’s idyllic climate.
A touch of the extraordinary emerges in the layout, featuring a generously proportioned open-plan living area and a
mezzanine loft accessible via a charming ladder – perfect for a study or a child’s hideaway. Noteworthy is the inclusion of a double lock-up garage, ensuring secure parking and additional storage, a true asset for those seeking permanent residence.
Perfectly positioned in walking distance between lively Hastings Street and the busting Noosa Junction yet surrounded by lush tropical landscapes with an elevated position for cool breezes, this residence offers a unique balance of tranquillity and accessibility. Embrace a life of luxury and exclusivity by seizing this opportunity to invest in a future defined by distinction. ●
Address: 4/34 Edgar Bennett Avenue, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage, pool Price: By Negotiation Inspect: On application
Contact: Sharon McLure 0400 084 975, THE MCLURE GROUP
Address 71DahliaRoad,Verrierdale
Bed 4 Bath 2 Car 3
Auction28.9.2023at3pmOnSite
Land 1.53ha
View Sat10-10:45am,Tues1–1:45pm
• Northfacing1.53hainaprivateandquietlocation •Openplanliving,modernkitchen,plentyofstorage •Barnwith2bayworkshopplus1bedroomstudio •34mx19mhorsearena,4paddocks,dam
•Encloseddeck,ingroundsaltwaterpool •11minstoPeregianBeach,12minstoEumundi
KessPrior 0404344399 kess@hinternoosa.com.au
DanniellePreston 0435405656 dannielle@hinternoosa.com.au
Address 926EumundiNoosaRd,Doonan Auction15.9.2023at1pmOnSite
Land 11.76acres View Sat1:30-2:15pm,Thur12-12:45
•11.76acresvacantland,viewstotheNorth •Elevatedandprivate,subdivisionpotential(STCA) •Gentleslope,predominantlyclearedtodam •EntryfromendofPanavistaDrive,Doonan
KessPrior 0404344399 kess@hinternoosa.com.au
JeanetteCatalano 0422923851 jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au
SET in the heart of the ‘golden triangle’, this captivating property offers everything the Noosa hinterland is famous for –peace, tranquility and stunning natural surroundings.
But its standout feature is the incredible outlook straight across the trees and gentle green hills to magnificent Cooroy Mountain.
With 3607m2 of useable grounds and two dwellings, the possibilities here are almost limitless.
You could move in and enjoy the amazing lifestyle, renovate, or detonate to create the blank canvas for your dream home.
Alternatively, live in the home and use the studio for guests, extended family or income generation. Or you could set up that home-based business, art studio, gym or yoga space you’ve always wanted.
The main residence is a charming brick home with a carport. It features ceiling fans, easy care flooring, and a spacious functional kitchen with gas cooking.
The open plan living area is complete with wood burning stove, while the covered deck is the perfect place to relax and absorb the fresh air and breathtaking views.
An attractive garden bed provides privacy from the separate studio, which boasts a living/dining area, kitchenette and bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite bathroom. It also has covered vehicle parking and a private elevated deck looking straight at the mountain.
Scenic grounds complete the picture, with tall shady trees, lush grassy areas, and low maintenance landscaping.
There’s plenty of space to grow vegetables and fruit trees and run chooks if you’d like to be more self-sufficient. A 10,000-gallon tank on the house and a 7,500-litre one on the studio provide rainwater storage, and there’s also a bore onsite.
This lovely property is less than 5 minutes from Eumundi, giving you easy access to schools, cafes, public transport, pubs, and its world-renowned markets. If you prefer coastal activities like lazing on the beach, walking in Noosa National Park, or waterside shopping and dining, Noosa Heads is only 20 minutes from your doorstep.
Small acreage properties in this ultra-desirable location are tightly held, especially those with irreplaceable views. If you can picture yourself in this little patch of paradise, arrange your inspection without delay. ●
Address: 94-100 Sunrise Road, EUMUNDI Description: 4
Contact: Kess Prior kess@hinternoosa.com.au and 0404 344 399, HINTERNOOSA
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INDULGE in the epitome of opulence and tranquillity at the exquisite 50 Shipyard Circuit. This lavishly renovated contemporary masterpiece has been painstakingly crafted to epitomize the finest living in Noosa Waters. Imbued with flawless details, unwavering precision, and unparalleled artistry, this impeccable residence is an awe-inspiring sight to behold.
As you step into this haven of luxury, you’ll be enveloped by an expansive single-storey floorplan that effortlessly embraces an abundance of natural light and refreshing cross breezes, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces. Boasting five magnificent bedrooms, two elegant bathrooms, two full powder rooms, and a separate study, along with a selection of living areas that can be tailored to suit your family’s desires, this residence ensures every aspect of lavish living is catered to.
At the heart of this architectural marvel lies the ultra-stylish chef’s kitchen, a
Address: 50 Shipyard Circuit, NOOSA WATERS
haven for culinary enthusiasts. Adorned with soft-close 2-Pac cabinetry, sumptuous stone benchtops, and a suite of European appliances including dual Neff ovens, warming drawers, a V-ZUG induction hotplate, a Schweigen silent rangehood, and a Miele semi-integrated dishwasher, this kitchen is a testament to unparalleled sophistication. A well-appointed butler’s pantry, featuring an all-in-one Zip tap, Fisher & Paykel dish drawers, and stone benchtops, adds an extra touch of allure for discerning food connoisseurs. l
Contact: Dean McLure 0499 270 691, MCLURE PRESTIGE
Indulge in the epitome of coastal opulence within this lavish home, seamlessly marrying modern allure with a tranquil beachside ambience that rivals the most esteemed residences in the area. Well-appointed on an elevated 886m2 corner block of land, this single-level masterpiece stands as a testament to sophisticated living, having undergone a meticulous and comprehensive renovation that catapults its curb appeal, functionality, value, and comfort to an unparalleled position.
Every facet of this residence exudes a captivating charm, harmonizing tasteful decor and immaculate presentation with a laid-back, family-centric lifestyle. The seamless integration of casual coastal vibes elevates the allure
of both the locale and the living experience, evoking a sense of serene relaxation that defines this address.
Complementing the primary dwelling, a separate, fully self-contained airconditioned studio awaits, boasting its own entrance. Tailored to suit extended family needs, teenage retreats, leisure spaces, home offices, or even as an incredible investment opportunity for generating rental income, the possibilities are as limitless as they are luxurious, adapting effortlessly to evolving circumstances.
BelliPark
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CoolumBeach
Saturday9thSeptember
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Wednesday13thSeptember
1.00-1.30pm107GrandviewDrive432O/O$2,300,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0434236110
Cooroy
Saturday9thSeptember
10.00-10.30am1/16aKauriStreet211OffersOver$659,000Hinternoosa0422923851
11.00-11.30am10BartholomewCourt322OffersOver$999,000Hinternoosa0422923851
12.00-12.30pm1/15GarnetStreet322OffersOver$799,000Hinternoosa0422923851
CooroyMountain
Saturday9thSeptember
2.00-2.30pm498CooroyMountainRd636PriceGuide$4,000,000TomOffermannRealEstate0418980247
Doonan
Thursday7thSeptember
12.00-12.45pm926EumundiNoosaRoad---AuctionHinternoosa0404344399
Friday8thSeptember
1.00-1.30pm24PanavistaCourt632ByNegotiationCentury21ConollyHayGroup0411644254
2.00-2.45pm17KimberleyCourt542ByNegotiationCentury21ConollyHayGroup0411644254
Saturday9thSeptember
11.00-11.30am45WustRoad436$2,200,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0409484159
11.00-12.00pm17KimberleyCourt542ByNegotiationCentury21ConollyHayGroup0411644254
12.00-12.30pm79PheasantLane428CONTACTAGENTReed&Co.EstateAgents0409484159
1.30-2.15pm926EumundiNoosaRoad---AuctionHinternoosa 0404344399
EerwahVale
Saturday9thSeptember
10.00-10.30am477GoldCreekRoad424OFFERSOVER$2,050,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0407194146
Eumundi
Thursday7thSeptember
1.30-2.00pm6BooniahCourt442OffersOver$1,050,000Hinternoosa0404344399
LakeMacDonald
Saturday9thSeptember
10.15-10.45am163CooroyMountainRoad646ContactAgentHinternoosa0415111370
MarcusBeach
Saturday9thSeptember
12.00-12.30pm13PetrelSt432$2,450,000TomOffermannRealEstate0413319879
1.00-1.30pm18SandalwoodCl422$1,665,000TomOffermannRealEstate0413319879
Friday8thSeptember
10.00-10.30am13/1PicturePointCres322AuctionTheMcLureGroup0400084975
Saturday9thSeptember
9.00-9.30am701/61NoosaSpringsDr432$8,900,000TomOffermannRealEstate0413889130
10.00-10.30am12MilperaRt543AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0402903733
10.00-10.30am7HabitatPlace432BUYERSGUIDE$3,650,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505
10.00-10.45am751/61NoosaSpringsDr452AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0499483049
11.00-11.30am305/61NoosaSpringsDr322$1,729,000LagunaRealEstate0434236110
11.00-11.30am2/3MorwongDr332$5,050,000TomOffermannRealEstate0418980247
12.30-1.00pm48HoneyMyrtle422AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0423972034
Wednesday13thSeptember
11.00-11.30am305/61NoosaSpringsDr322$1,729,000LagunaRealEstate0434236110
12.00-12.30pm12MilperaRt543AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0402903733
2.00-2.30pm7HabitatPlace432BUYERSGUIDE$3,650,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505
Saturday9thSeptember
9.00-9.30am701/61NoosaSpringsDr432$8,900,000TomOffermannRealEstate0413889130 10.30-11.15am312/61NoosaSpringsDriv442$2,975,000.00 JoeLangleyRealEstate0417753961
11.30-12.15pm154/61NoosaSpringsDr322$1.8millionJoeLangleyRealEstate0419883499
Noosaville
Friday8thSeptember
1.00-1.30pm25/159GympieTce311AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0448966867
Saturday9thSeptember
9.00-9.30am11RavenWay322ContactAgentSelectNoosaReal Estate0418758465
10.00-10.30am105/24LakeWeybaDrive211O/O$700,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0491185774
10.00-10.30am135LakeWeybaDrive---AuctionSothebysInternationalRealty0408874888
11.45-12.15pm2/7ElizabethStreet432AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955
1.00-1.30pm6/173GympieTerrace321AuctionLagunaRealEstate0407379893
Monday11thSeptember
1.00-1.30pm6/173GympieTerrace321AuctionLagunaRealEstate0407379893
Tuesday12thSeptember
11.00-11.30am6/173GympieTerrace321AuctionLagunaReal Estate0407379893
12.00-12.30pm7DolphinCrescent442EOIClosing29/9/2023 Century21ConollyHayGroup0438259956
Wednesday13thSeptember
10.00-10.30am14/2DolphinCres211$815,000TomOffermann RealEstate0418714653
11.00-11.30am6/173GympieTerrace321AuctionLagunaReal Estate0407379893
NoosaWaters
Saturday9thSeptember
10.15-10.45am19WatersideCourt542BUYERSGUIDE$5,300,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955
11.00-11.30am32MermaidQy332AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413044241
11.00-11.30am77ShorehavenDrive532CONTACTAGENTReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955
11.00-11.30am50ShipyardCircuit522FORSALEMcLurePrestige0499270691
1.00-1.30pm49RegattaCircuit422PRICEGUIDE$2,200,000McLurePrestige0499270691
Wednesday13thSeptember
12.00-12.30pm49RegattaCircuit422PRICEGUIDE$2,200,000McLurePrestige0499270691
2.00-2.30pm50ShipyardCircuit522FORSALEMcLurePrestige0499270691
Saturday9thSeptember
10.00-10.30am14PaldaoRise432ExpressionsofInterestMcLurePrestige0499270691
10.00-10.30am13LancewoodAvenue322ByNegotiationCentury21ConollyHayGroup0456636443
10.00-10.30am1PeregianEsp532AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0413319879
11.00-11.30am21PelicanSt432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879
Wednesday13thSeptember
10.00-10.30am1PeregianEsp532AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0413319879
11.00-11.30am21PelicanSt432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879
5.00-5.30pm14PaldaoRise432ExpressionsofInterestMcLurePrestige0499270691
Pinbarren
Saturday9thSeptember
3.00-3.45pm74BinalongRoad422OffersOver$1,690,000Hinternoosa0422923851
Pomona
Saturday9thSeptember
9.00-9.30am40FergusonRoad435OffersOver$1,395,000Hinternoosa0415111370
SunriseBeach
Saturday9thSeptember
9.00-9.30am4/6AdvancePl221$885,000TomOffermannRealEstate0402903733
9.30-10.00am2/75SouthernCrossPde432AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955
10.00-10.30am60OrientDr322AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0423972034
Wednesday13thSeptember
10.00-10.30am60OrientDr322AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0423972034
11.00-11.30am4/6AdvancePl221$885,000TomOffermannRealEstate0402903733
SunshineBeach
Friday8thSeptember
11.00-11.30am1/18DouglasStreet332AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0438259956
Saturday9thSeptember
10.00-10.30am6StevensSt442AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413044241
11.00-11.30am1/18DouglasStreet332AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0438259956
11.00-11.30am11AWebbRoad532AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0438259956
12.00-12.30pm245EdwardsStreet423CONTACTAGENTReed&Co.EstateAgents0407194146
Wednesday13thSeptember
11.00-11.30am11AWebbRoad532AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0438259956
Tewantin
ByAppointment91ReadStreet438ContactAgentOneAgencyNoosa0417021713
Saturday9thSeptember
10.00-10.30am36/58FurnessDrive332$875,000LagunaReal Estate0411328488
10.00-10.30am19HarlowCrescent322OFFERSOVER$1,385,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0409484159
11.00-11.30am90OutlookDrive424ContactAgentLagunaRealEstate0491185774
11.15-1145am45EagleDrive532OFFERSINVITEDReed&Co.EstateAgents0433641158
12.00-1.00pm61HiltonEsp322AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0418714653
12.00-12.30pm7SydneyStreet432ExpressionsofInterestMcLurePrestige0499270691
Tuesday12thSeptember
12.00-12.30pm90OutlookDrive424ContactAgentLagunaRealEstate0491185774
Wednesday13thSeptember
12.00-1.00pm61HiltonEsp322AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0418714653
1.00-1.30pm7SydneyStreet432ExpressionsofInterestMcLurePrestige0499270691
Tinbeerwah
Saturday9thSeptember
11.00-11.45am7PacificViewDrive432BUYERSGUIDE$3,850,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505
11.00-11.45am33KingsgateDrive322AuctionSothebysInternationalRealty0408874888
11.30-12.00pm401SunriseRd432AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0421785512
12.15-1.00pm9BrushtailLane435BYNEGOTIATIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505
Valdora
Saturday9thSeptember
1.30-2.15pm46-52KarnuDrive325OffersOver$1,650,000Hinternoosa0404344399
Verrierdale
Saturday9thSeptember
10.00-10.45am71DahliaRoad422AuctionHinternoosa0404344399
Doonan
Friday15thSeptember
1.00-1.00pm926EumundiNoosaRoad---AuctionHinternoosa 0404344399
NoosaHeads
Saturday9thSeptember
1.00-1.30pm48HoneyMyrtle422AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0423972034
Saturday16thSeptember
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Noosaville
Saturday9thSeptember
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Saturday23rdSeptember
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Saturday30thSeptember
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NoosaWaters
Saturday23rdSeptember
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PeregianBeach
Saturday16thSeptember
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SunriseBeach
Saturday23rdSeptember
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SunshineBeach
Friday15thSeptember
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Tewantin
Saturday16thSeptember
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Tinbeerwah
Saturday9thSeptember
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Verrierdale
Thursday28thSeptember
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CHOICE of two one level villas in the golden mile of Noosaville in a quiet culde-sac just steps away from Noosa River where water sports abound and the hub of Gympie Terrace offering Parklands, BBQ`S, Cafes, and Restaurants. In the other direction you have Woolworths, Medical Centres, and array of shops, you are literally in the epicentre of all Noosaville has to offer moments from your door in a quiet private location.
I`m excited to present units 1 & 2 Sylvia Street to the market. Both units have a brilliant layout, as you walk through the gate to the spacious North facing sunroom which has filtered light coming through the Matrix Decor screen which provides privacy and airflow, relax, read a book, or enjoy a coffee at any time of the day. The living room opens out to this lovely room which has a servery from the kitchen making entertaining a breeze. Walking through the open plan living, kitchen and dining areas the master bedroom and updated bathroom are to your right, the master has sliding doors out to the back porch. The second bedroom/office has sliding doors to the utility room which has all the space you need for tools, garden equipment, storage
Address: 1 & 2/5 Sylvia Street, NOOSAVILLE
and outdoor shower to wash off the sand after a day at the beach.
Unit 2 has been fully renovated to an exceptional standard, has a slightly different layout and includes two large undercover outdoor entertaining areas, new kitchen, bathroom and ducted airconditioning. The unit is new from top to bottom, very stylish with nothing to do. If you would like to view unit 2/5 Sylvia Street, please call me to inspect or attend one of my Open times for Unit 1/5 Sylvia Street Noosaville at 10am to 10.30am to view both on either Saturdays or Wednesday’s from 10am to 10.30am.
Forget electricity bills with the advantage of a 5-kilowatt solar system, these units are in a small complex of 6, both pet friendly with small body-corporate fees. Two brilliant options for you to choose from, unit 1 has some renovation if you would like to put your own stamp on it or unit 2 is spectacularly renovated and is turnkey ready. If you are looking for a ground floor one level unit in Noosaville in a prime location look no further, both properties are perfect to reside in, lock up and leave or holiday let and very minimal ongoing costs. These units tick all the boxes! ●
Contact: Anita Nichols 0434 236 110, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE
WELCOME to this generous threebedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Noosaville’s sought-after Sandy Beach Resort on the pristine Noosa River. This exciting investment lifestyle opportunity is perfect for those wanting to own a slice of prime Noosa Real Estate.
Step inside to:
· High ceilings paired with elegant plantation shutters.
· An open-plan layout that combines living, dining, and modern kitchen.
· Master bedroom with stylish ensuite and private access to the verandah.
· Two large guest rooms and family bathroom located towards the rear
· Stunning River views, sun-soaked fulllength veranda, prized northern aspect Located on the top floor, enjoy the simplicity of having all living spaces on one level.
Offered fully equipped and furnished, with your own lock-up garage and storage.
The complex offers a choice of pools, spa, BBQ facilities and lush gardens, all maintained by the expert onsite management.
Dynamic Gympie Terrace has shown proven capital growth and is convenient to a stunning array of restaurants, boutiques, shopping and the pristine Noosa River.
An exciting opportunity to own in one of Noosa’s highly sought after front row locations.
Inspect and see the potential for yourself. ●
