Noosa Today - 12th January 2024

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Kat’s the master of disaster

By Abbey Cannan A spontaneous trip to Noosa with a dog-sitter has led to Australian-Canadian author Kat Finnerty’s bestselling memoir, Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste.

Kat is now back on the Sunshine Coast recording her audio-book, and ready to start a new podcast.

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Noosa was the backdrop for a best selling memoir by Kat Finnerty.

Sovereign takeover

By Margie Maccoll

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A “self organised collective“ of about 20 people under the banner, Community Village, moved on to the decommissioned Noosa TAFE site last Friday, declaring they, as “the Sovereign Kabi Kabi Peoples“ to be “caretakers“ of the 27 acre site, operating under “Grandmothers Lore“, with plans to turn it into a safe setting for homeless.

According to their website, communityvillage.com.au their “authorisation“ to do so “comes from their bloodline of the First Na-

tions Tribe named in the Official Grandmother’s Lore Notice 2023 in conjunction with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People’s“.

Friday’s entrance on to the state government-owned site followed a Facebook post by Community Village calling for volunteers to attend a working bee to help clean up the site for homeless.

Members of Community Village manned the entrance boom gate on the day and recorded names and contact details of anyone attending.

They issued them with Day Permits, authorised by Community Village with a stamp and signature, as well as flyers informing them the project was being steered by the Queensland Homelessness Working Group, a group it said was made up of local volunteers.

The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) has since “authorised additional security measures to secure the site and will continue to manage site security“, a spokesperson said.

“DESBT is aware that a group of people undertook an unauthorised entry to the Tewantin

TAFE site on Friday 5 January, without permission or approval,“ they said.

“The site is not currently fit to be occupied, and only authorised people are permitted on site to ensure the safety of those people, and to ensure environmental and koala habitat value is not affected.“ Having been alerted to the intentions on Friday of Community Village, Independent Noosa MP Sandy Bolton contacted the state government to find out what was happening, before attending.

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President of the Queensland Oyster Growers Association (QOGA), chair of the Queensland Oyster Industry Network (QOIN) and owner operator of Kooringal Oysters on Moreton Island, Professor Andrew James Robson.

Oyster theft In what is being described as a “well planned” and “highly executed” heist, a number of Stradbroke Island oyster growers have been robbed of their livelihood with over 12,000 oysters being stolen under the cover of darkness.

For the second year in a row, callous thieves have not only stolen oysters, but the livelihoods of the dedicated growers who often have to wait three years before they can reap the rewards of their efforts.

President of the Queensland Oyster Growers Association (QOGA), chair of the Queensland Oyster Industry Network (QOIN) and owneroperator of Kooringal Oysters on Moreton Island, Professor Andrew James Robson said, “these thefts have devasted our community at a time when many growers saw light at the end of the tunnel following large stock losses from QX disease and reduced sales during Covid.”

“The high quality of the oysters, complemented by very high market prices meant that this harvest would have seen growers be in a position to start the recovery process and have the funds to reinvest in stock and infrastructure.

“Sadly, they are once again having to start over. The impact of these thefts on the growers and their families cannot be underestimated,“

Mr Robson said.

He wants to raise awareness in the public that the removal of oysters from a commercial lease without permission is a crime under Section 87 of the Fisheries Act 1994 with a maximum penalty of 500 penalty units (one penalty unit is $154.80). A fisheries infringement notice (on the spot fine) may also be issued for offences under section 87 with a penalty of 10 penalty units ($1548).

“The Queensland oyster industry is experiencing strong growth and incidences like these undermine our ability to provide Queenslanders with locally produced seafood, but we need the help of the public to put a stop to this criminal behaviour,” Mr Robson said.

“You can’t just harvest and store 1000 dozen oysters on a dinghy. This was a well planned and highly executed robbery and the fact that it has happened for the second year in a row is extremely concerning.

“If you see any unusual activity on commercial oyster leases such as non- commercial looking boats and jet skis removing oyster bags, or you notice oysters suddenly for sale from unusual retailers at reduced prices then please contact the police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.“

Child bitten by dingo The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is investigating a Code E incident on K’gari (formerly known as Fraser Island) that left a seven-year-old girl with puncture wounds to her thigh.

On Thursday 4 January, a family was waiting for the barge at Hook Point and observed a dingo (wongari) loitering around the barge landing.

The mother exited the vehicle to take photos of the dingo, and was unaware that her children had also gotten out of the vehicle.

The dingo approached the girl, who became frightened and ran.

The dingo followed and bit the girl on the thigh before nearby people chased the dingo away.

QPWS rangers are investigating the incident and are attempting to identify the dingo involved.

The parents advised rangers that they would be taking their child for medical treatment once they returned to the mainland.

Visitors and residents on K’gari are remind-

ed to Be Dingo-Safe and to keep children under constant supervision on K’gari.

To help boost public safety on K’gari, the Queensland Government is investing an additional $2 million in funding this financial year and an additional $3 million annually ongoing.

The funding will create jobs for an additional six QPWS rangers, three specialist staff and four additional Indigenous rangers in partnership with the Traditional Owners, the Butchulla People.

The addition of new rangers to the island will increase face-to-face information sessions and enhanced management and monitoring of wongari that exhibit threatening and highrisk behaviour.

QPWS will also expand proactive Be DingoSafe messaging to help educate tourists when they purchase camping permits, and at strategic locations on the island.

Anyone with information about dingo incidents is encouraged to contact a QPWS ranger by calling 07 4127 9150.

Last week a group of people identifying as sovereign Kabi Kabi Peoples attempted to take charge of Noosa TAFE, but who are sovereign citizens?

According to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) sovereign citizens have existed in Australia for decades, initially operating in isolation or small communal groups, establishing micro-nations, creating their own flags, currency and choosing not to engage in societal requirements such as paying taxes or obtaining drivers licences.

The common thread is a belief that sovereign citizens are not subject to Australian law, says Dr Keiran Hardy of the Griffith University Criminology Institute.

“To be clear, this has no legal basis. Every single person in Australia is subject to the same laws of the land“.

AFP believes a resurgence in the sovereign citizen (SovCit) movement has been significantly shaped by the government response to the Covid pandemic as well as international movements, particularly in the US and Europe. The SovCit movement has overlapped with other Issues Motivated Groups, finding common ground with anti-vax groups, conspiracy groups and far-right extremists with communication between made easy through social media.

“Sovereign Citizen groups in Australia tend to operate with a confidence that they are morally and legally justified in their beliefs and actions, and/or with a confidence that they will be vindicated once the Government is deposed,“ AFP says. “We are largely seeing these groups take action in the form of non-violent protest. However, there is also a propensity for fixation on high office holders and public figures, as well as some within the movement urging violence.”

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Search off It has been more than three weeks since Evonne Bond, 73, went missing from Tewantin and police have now officially suspended the search. An extensive search and rescue operation began on 27 December after the missing woman’s car, a white 2018 Hyundai Kona, was found by a member of the public at Sunrise Beach in Noosa. The search continued on and off for several weeks, involving police, SES and Lifeflight, however nothing of interest was found. Police have liaised closely with Evonne’s family during this time. While the physical search has been suspended, police continue to appeal to anyone with information that may assist in locating Evonne to come forward.

Evonne was last seen at a property in Tewantin at 11pm on Friday 15 December and has not been seen or heard from since. Police and family hold concerns for her welfare as she has a medical condition. Evonne is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 160cm tall with a slim build, with short grey hair, and blue eyes. Police are appealing to Evonne or anyone who may have seen her to contact them.

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Gathaa market a success The first Gathaa First Nations Market in December took everyone by surprise at the level of attendance, engagement and interest in future gatherings.

More than 300 attended the family day at Forest Glen, that featured 21 stalls as well as cultural events and workshops.

The second market set for Forest Glen on Sunday, 14 January, is looking to be even better, with more of everything already lined up.

This will be a fun day out filled with food, music, crafts and culture from 8am.

Market coordinators Dale Chapman and Carissa Coorey of My Dilly Bag said the line-up would be an incredible showcase of talent and cultural knowledge.

Included will be cooking demonstrations, and bushfood-inspired meals from food vans, music and dance as well as yarning sessions.

“As soon as we said we were going to do a First Nations Market, everyone just jumped on board,’’ Dale said.

“This was the first time that anything like this has been done that’s outside of NAIDOC Week or Reconciliation Day. “It was a matter of let’s see what we can do, how many people can we get?

“We were overwhelmed - we were worried that no-one was going to show up.

“Word of mouth has been so strong. The feedback has been that everyone believes it’s a wonderful thing.’’

The venue at the Kurrajong Building in Forest Glen Village is somewhat of a modern meeting place, Carissa said.

“Really it’s all about coming and enjoying yourself, learn some culture and interacting with mothers.

“Everyone that came to the first market felt this is very genuine about our culture ... they wanted to be here.

“This is a place where people can feel comfortable.

Market coordinators Carissa Cooney, left, and Dale Chapman, second left, with Lorraine and Wendy Rix. 382210 “They can ask a silly question - some people won’t ask a question as they may feel that it’s inappropriate.

“What we’re trying to do is open up a different platform for people to learn about Aboriginal culture.’’

Among the workshops and stalls will be Blak Botanicals native flowers and designing; Deadly Dot Pots, demonstrating how art can have the ability to positively impact people’s lives; Creek Cottage Weaving, a small in-house dye studio that produces premium-grade, hand-dyed raffia for weaving; and Nooks &

Cooks, with Eastern Arrente bush tucker chef, Tanika Orr, dishing up native Australian street food fusions.

Volunteers are welcome. Entry is free. Sunday, 14 January, 8am to midday. Forest Glen Village.

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Sovereigns’ takeover TAFE From page 1 “(The department) advised they had no knowledge of, nor had authorised any group to enter the site, and reiterated again as they had to previous requests over the last five years that the site is totally unsuitable for accommodation due to its safety issues and high fire risk,“ Ms Bolton said.

Ms Bolton’s attempts to engage the group in discussion on site was met with indignation.

She said the state government had no knowledge of their plans, that a successful proponent of the site could do nothing but wait and watch it deteriorate, that the community had been desperate to use the site for the past nine years and there were currently three separate native title claims on the site, the first to be heard in the federal government realm in the first part of this year.

Ms Bolton said she had voiced her concerns and frustrations over the site and its delayed progress in Parliament.

She said she had worked with the traditional owners, the Kabi Kabi corporation, considered the legitimate claimants, for some years, and she had asked for everyone from Kabi Kabi to come together.

Kabi Kabi Elder Aunty Bucky told her: “we’ve got control of this as the Kabi sovereign.

“We’re not native title, we’re sovereign. This is my land. This is the land I stand on, this is where I am the custodian of,” she said.

“Native title through government agenda are trying to take control, we are here making sure our land is not being destroyed through a government agenda.“ “They’re putting one black fella against another black fella,“ Senior Elder Hulkai said. “I go to native title meetings. We reject all native title does at these meetings.

“It’s our community but what stands above that is Kabi Kabi people. It was given to us by birthright.“ “We are coming in here peacefully to do this job to help the community and the homeless who need our help at this stage,“ Aunty Bucky said. “We are the custodians. I’m an Elder.

“This is done in conjunction with Kabi Kabi Elders to do something for the community. We don’t want money out of this.

“We’re concerned about cleaning this area up. It’s not going to happen overnight. It’s just the beginning, it’s community working together.“ Ms Bolton urged the group not to bring homeless on to the site because of the fire risk.

She said any resident who comes to her in hardship or without roof over head was given assistance, not only from her office, but from community organisations including the Salvos and Making Lives Matter charity.

Community Village member introduced only as Greg addressed a handful of volunteers, telling them they had been invited on to the land by sovereign Kabi Kabi people, as caretakers and traditional owners, who regarded it as a sacred site and that they had to accept responsibility for their own actions, were there at their own risk and under Grandmothers Lore.

Twelve months ago Queensland Homeless-

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A highly charged discussion took place as the Sovereign Kabi Kabi stated their claims.

Cleaning off the graffiti was one of the aims of the clean up. ness Working Group was just an idea, now it is a diverse group of people, a charity and a community group - driven by a clear mission and simple vision, those who come together to do God’s work are supported in their efforts and for that we can only be grateful, he said.

Their aim was to come together as a community with the intent to benefit the lives of those less fortunate, he said.

When asked if Community Village had made contact with local homeless people about the project Greg said, “they don’t know about it“.

“We can’t introduce people to this site the way it is. We have to get it shipshape,“ he said.

After receiving calls of concern from members of the public Noosa Police attended the site.

A police officer warned participants not to go into buildings because it was hazardous and would be trespassing.

A DESBT spokesperson said the future of the vacant Tewantin TAFE was a key priority for the Queensland Government and the department continued to maintain the site.

“The Government remains committed to

Few surfaces are without graffiti.

reactivating the site for the benefit of the Tewantin-Noosa community,“ they said.

“Community leaders and stakeholders have been part of consultation to identify the best community-aligned proposals for the site, and negotiations with a preferred proponent are underway.

“The Queensland Government also respects the current native title process that is underway for this area.

“The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) recognises the site’s value to both Traditional Owners and the local Tewantin community, which is why DESBT is committed to working towards a positive outcome for all.“ Following the encounter Ms Bolton posted on her website that, “as the MP for Noosa, I will fight any efforts to further divide our community or delay this site being reinvigorated for the benefit of our community“.

“As I did in relation to the Cooloola Great Walk, I requested that sovereign Kabi sit down with recognised Kabi claimants and sort their differences. Having always respected efforts by our first Australians, seeing our laws and pro-

cesses being totally disregarded by this group was deeply disappointing and saddening, and does not engender an environment to work together for the future,“ she said.

“The organisers ... need to be transparent in their intent to all as understandably there are questions surrounding the credibility and legitimacy of the endeavours and the organisations which do not appear to have any history, nor contact details, and have not been involved in any efforts with this community, nor sought information from our people.

“I will not hide my frustration, as when suddenly unknown organisations and people ‘pop up’ with no knowledge, nor history of assisting us, attempt to ‘take over’ a site that we have fought for over many years to be of benefit to Noosa again, is being disrespectful to this community, and to any resident experiencing homelessness.“ For more information on the Noosa TAFE site, visit sandybolton.com/decommissionedtafe-site-federal-court-native-title-claim-update-october-2023/ and for more on Community Village visit communityvillage.com.au

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Kabi Kabi Elder Aunty Bucky addresses Noosa MP Sandy Bolton.

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Notices were posted on site, announcing Sovereign Kabi Kabi People’s were caretakers of the land.

Participants at the working bee last Friday.

The decommissioned Noosa TAFE has been highly graffitied.

Ms Bolton speaks to police who were called to the site by a concerned resident.

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton attempts to engage Community Village members.

The view through an open doorway inside one of the buildings, showing vandalism inside.

Senior Elder Hulkai speaks to the group.

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The ‘master of disaster’ From page 1 “I thought it’d be a good place to start the podcast, where it all began,“ she said.

She calls herself a Master of Disaster, and for good reason.

“We’re either in a disaster or between two of them in our lives, so don’t be surprised when disaster strikes,“ Kat said.

For over two and half years, she was marooned on a tiny, remote island in the south Pacific, thanks to two epic disasters, Covid and Cyclone Harold.

The region is renowned for being the most natural disaster-prone on Earth.

During her time there, Kat endured earthquakes, cyclones, exploding volcanoes and tsunamis, which inspired her to complete her book.

“Vanuatu is the land before time,“ she said.

“Covid changed the world, and we didn’t have Covid in Vanuatu, so I didn’t have that experience. I never wore a mask. It’s really interesting because the majority of the people there don’t have power, they don’t have running water, they live very simply. But the people are the happiest people on earth because they’re constantly living in the moment. I love that sense of community.“ The book had its genesis in Noosa, following a serendipitous encounter with a Dutch book publisher, who helped publish Hutton Gibson’s manifesto (father of actor Mel Gibson).

Kat ended up in Noosa after meeting a woman in Bali, who was dog-sitting in Cooroy, and helped copy-edit a book she was writing.

“At the time I was working on my self-help book, How to Get Over Betrayal in 12 Hours, when a friend of a friend, Klaas Sybranda, asked me to do some personal training with him at his house in Sunshine Beach,” Kat said, who in addition to being an author is also a yoga instructor and personal trainer.

“I helped him get fit because he was in his 70s and needed some good nutrition and fitness, and he said to me ’Don’t write a how-to book, write a book about your life. Your life is fascinating’.“ “So, I tore up the book I was writing and started a new book called, Never Let A Good Disaster Go To Waste. I spent the next year writing this book and then Klass said, come to Vanuatu, where he owned property, and we’ll put the final touches on it and publish it.

And then I got stuck in Vanuatu for two and a half years in 2019, and this is the first time I’ve come back to Australia since.“ Kat’s disasters span nearly her entire life, starting with severe migraines that lasted a decade in her youth, depression and a suicide attempt at 16, a motorbike accident in Bali that resulted in her almost losing her leg and a diagnosis of MS (multiple sclerosis) in her mid20s.

Determined not to give up, Kat spent the next 15 years battling depression, disability and disease in her search for a cure.

She studied Buddhism to retrain her brain and flip her perception, took up yoga, endured strict therapeutic diets and radical treatment regimes (she was one of the first pioneers of

Kat has just returned to the Sunshine Coast after a successful book tour of Canada. stem cell therapy and made headline news across Australia in 2009) and nearly died numerous times in her bid to achieve the impossible.

Along the way she somehow coped with being a mother to three kids and dealt with the collapse of her 14 year marriage thanks to a philandering husband.

But remarkably, Kat not only overcame all this adversity but managed to cure her incurable disease.

She is now one of only a handful of people (out of 3 million MS sufferers worldwide), to have put her MS into long term remission and reversed most of her symptoms.

“Sure, the medical treatments helped me battle my MS but it was my radical change in mindset and my commitment to a holistic health and wellness path that really saved me,” Kat said.

She said her most powerful ally has been 12

powerful principles which she formulated following a deep dive into Buddhism, yoga and meditation.

“When I discovered Buddhism, my teacher said to me, ’You think your life sucks and you want to die. What do you hate in life that you can change your perspective on?’ I told them I hated Vegemite. So, that week I went home and started trying to eat Vegemite. When I realised I didn’t have to hate Vegemite, I realised I could love everything that I hated about my life because everything is our perception and our perception is our reality.“ Kat said the 12 principles have been instrumental in shaping her life.

“They not only helped me overcome and transform my husband’s betrayal in 12 hours but gave me the courage, strength and conviction to carry on in the face of almost insurmountable obstacles while searching for a cure,“ she said.

“We all deal with adversity in our lives, but it’s how we perceive and react to it that determines whether we continue to suffer needlessly. Every disaster can either be seen as a terrible tragedy or as a series of unfolding life lessons. And in the end, there’s only two choices – to fight against it or radically accept these challenges and search for a way to be grateful for them.”

Kat has just returned to the Sunshine Coast after a successful book tour of Canada.

Her book, Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste, is currently available on Amazon, with 50 copies expected to be available in local bookstores.

Free chapters of her book as well as her 12 Principles can be found on her website, katfinnerty.com

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Reflections on the past

By Phil Jarratt David Marr’s brilliantly researched Killing For Country is not an easy holiday read, but poolside in the shade of the palms (ahead of our big wet) is where I’ve devoured the concluding chapters.

I’m not ashamed to say I frequently had tears trickling through the sun-cream, and on a couple of occasions had to immerse myself in the cool, clear water in some foolish attempt at cleansing the shame, not so much of murderous ancestors (unknown in my case) but of the turgid, apologist prose of my journalistic forebears over more than half a century of the attempted ethnic cleansing of Queensland.

Marr’s book, subtitled A Family Story, uses the premise of discovering documentation of his great-great- grandfather Reg Uhr’s service in the disgraceful Queensland Native Police as a ramp into the broader story of “dispersal” in colonial Australia, but his greatest strength is the power of his research, which reveals, in layer after layer of contemporary accounts, the cowardice of government in not stopping the officially approved slaughter of First Nations people, the abominable behaviour of media organisations in reporting it gleefully like some kind of boy’s own adventure, and the squatter-led public who lapped it up.

Having researched the frontier wars for years, written about them in several books and many articles, and having devoured the work of historians like Jonathan Richards and Henry Reynolds, I came to Marr’s book with a better than average understanding of what happened in Queensland over the greater part of the 19th century, but what bowled me over was the horrific detail, often using multiple accounts of murders and massacres to build an unbearably graphic picture. As First Nations academic and campaigner Marcia Langton put it: “This book is more than a personal reckoning with Marr’s forebears and their crimes.

It is an account of an Australian war fought here in our own country, with names, dates, crimes, body counts and the ghastly, remorseless views of the settlers.”

Although Marr was guided in his research by the Killing Times massacre map and database established by the University of Newcastle, which includes a verification of the Murdering Creek massacre on Lake Weyba, the closest he gets to the work of the Native Police in our region is in the Wide Bay and Burnett, which is perhaps understandable, given the scope of their bloody undertakings there and elsewhere. But I was pulled up time and again by detailed telling of stories of which I knew a little, and this was particularly so as the author tracked Reg Uhr and his equally murderous brother D’arcy further north, to Bowen, the Burdekin, the Valley of Lagoons and finally to the South Wellesley Islands of the Gulf.

In the late 1980s and early ‘90s I spent a lot of time in the remote parts of Queensland, seeking out stories of squatters and traditional owners, mostly – and somewhat ironically – for The Bulletin magazine, whose masthead from inception in 1880 to the early 1960s carried the motto, “Australia for the White Man”. Fortunately that had been removed, along with the racist dogma that often accompanied it,

The Landsborough family in front of Customs House on Sweers Island, 1870s.

Kaiadilt women at the fish dam on Bentinck Island, 1991.

Picture: PAUL WRIGHT 25 years before I began bush-bashing for The Bully, but flipping through the old magazines I was surprised to find how infrequently my articles touched on the ugly truths of outback Queensland in colonial times. But my longhand travel notebooks (never took a computer, or even a typewriter bush in those days) tell quite a different story. This was never more evident than in the copious pages of notes of my travels around the Gulf of Carpentaria and to the South Wellesley Islands of Sweers and Bentinck in 1989 and ’91. I wrote so much and yet so little found its way into print.

David Marr tells the story of his great-greatgrand-uncle D’arcy Uhr deserting his post at the fever-plagued (possibly malaria) settlement of Burketown for the cleaner sea air of Sweers Island in November 1866, where he and the explorer and magistrate William Landsborough, who had set up a hospital camp for evacuees, took an open boat the couple of kilometres across Investigator Road to Bentinck Island, home of the Kaiadilt people. On Bentinck Landsborough left D’arcy with his two Native Police troopers while he set off to cross the is-

Rock formation on Bentinck, 1991.

land on foot.

He later wrote: “Before we had gone far we heard the discharge of a gun and thought it was merely discharged at some cockatoos we could see in the distance. I was sorry to learn however from Mr Uhr that the blacks had rushed towards him with spears and he had to discharge the carbine at them. I am sure Mr Uhr would not have fired upon them if he could have avoided it.”

A short time later D’arcy returned to Bentinck with a stockman named Michael Bird Hall, who was so appalled by what happened there he spent years trying to have D’arcy prosecuted. He wrote: “They found a Blacks camp, rushed it and sequred (sic) two small boys between eight or 10 years of age … and conveyed them to the boat followed by the supposed parents crying for their children …

Mr Uhr brought them to Swears (sic) Island … ironed together to keep them from escaping … I have often seen these poor children beat for only going down to the beach opposite Bentinck Island.”

As Marr explains, it was commonplace

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for young Aboriginal boys to be “rescued” or “saved”, often after their parents had been slaughtered by the Native Police, and sold as slaves for money or grog. This was one of his descendant’s grisly stocks in trade.

The twin islands of the South Wellesley group were discovered and ignored by Abel Tasman in 1644, who gave a passing nod to Saloman Sweers, the member of the Dutch East India Company council of Batavia who had signed his exploration orders, by naming the nearer island for him. They continued to be ignored by all but pirates and castaways, even by the Macassans who sometimes passed them when blown off their more westerly trade route. In 1802 Matthew Flinders anchored his sloop HMS Investigator off Sweers and camped on the island while his men caulked the ship’s hull before continuing their circumnavigation of Australia. In 1841 John Lort Stokes, commander of the exploration vessel the Beagle, camped on Sweers and discovered a tree on which Flinders had carved the name of his ship. Stokes carved the name of his own boat, beginning a tradition for the Investigator Tree.

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Sweers Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Queensland Native Police.

Stokes was so impressed with his anchorage and its surrounding islands that he wrote in his journal: “We might look forward to the time when Investigator Road should be the port from which all the produce of the neighbouring parts of the continent must be shipped and when it should bear on its shores the habitations of civilised man.”

But Sweers was not destined to become Singapore or Sydney, being used only as a base for crisis management by Landsborough, first in 1861 to co-ordinate rescue attempts for the doomed explorers Burke and Wills, and again in 1866 as a haven from the fever that was wiping out the population of Buketown. Landsborough used his time in the Wellesleys far more productively than Uhr had, mapping out and commencing the building of a settlement he called Carnarvon.

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Picture: OXLEY LIBRARY Carnarvon soon had a pub, a store, a lockup and a “customs house”, but it was too remote to stand a chance, particularly after the administration office for the Gulf and Cape York was moved back to the mainland at Normanton. But it continued to be used as a temporary base for geographers and anthropologists, none of whom had much luck communicating with the shy Kaiadilts, considered the least known of all coastal Aboriginal groups, which was why Sweers and Bentinck were visited by Dr Walter Roth, Northern Protector of Aborigines, based in Cooktown, in 1901. Although they ran away every time they saw him coming, Roth gave the Kaiadilts a glowing report in terms of their health and self-sufficiency, noting their “good condition” and their intricate and successful “fish dams”. Roth was a great advocate for allowing the Kaiadilt people to

The author’s travel journals. be left alone with their traditions. But he soon moved on to a higher anthropological calling and wasn’t able to protect them from a brute named John McKenzie, who in 1911 had secured a lease to run sheep on parts of Sweers and Bentinck. He built a hut on Bentinck and took to riding around the island on horseback, shooting at every Kaiadilt he saw, except the girls he intended to rape. The anthropologist Dr Norman Tindale estimated that McKenzie had killed at least 11 Kaiadilts during his reign of terror.

In October 1989 I drove past the Fred Walker monument at Floraville Station, near Burketown, not realising that it honoured the bloodthirsty first commandant of the Queensland Native Police. With photographer Paul Wright I was on my way to Escott Barramundi Lodge and airstrip to meet up with a bloke I had met

in the bar of the Albion Hotel in Normanton about a month earlier, a fellow who promised he would bring history to life for me.

Tex Battle and his Irish wife Lyn had recently taken up a leasehold on Sweers Island and created a fishing camp, a string of very basic dongas on the site of the settlement of Carnarvon, overlooking Investigator Road, and were waiting in a Cessna to take us there. Over this and subsequent visits, I would lie on the beach at Bentinck with the Kaiadilts on clear nights, watching the space junk pass by and listening to their lived history, tales passed down the generations which revealed that although their spirit prevailed, their misery did not end when John McKenzie left the islands in 1918.

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Noosa Dictionary is back

By Phil Jarratt I guess we have the silly season to thank for the fact that a local social media post has brought back to life a long-forgotten landmark of Noosa culture.

A user posted all 76 pages of the mid-‘90s Noosa Dictionary on the Noosa Community Notice Board on 27 December, violating a few codes relating to intellectual property, not to mention public decency, but since it got this slim and long-out-of-print volume a new lease on life, we’ll forgive all of that. But it seems to have tapped into two new subsets of the potential market – old Noosans who have forgotten, and new Noosans who had no idea about scorched cuttlefish, compulsory beards for Noosa councillors, North Shore camel rides, Hey Bill, Hollywood Bob, BHP boss John Prescott getting the bum’s rush from a Hastings Street frock shop, or the population cap (not a condom).

I have to disclose a vested interest in this rebirthing of a searing satirical analysis of the emerging social mores of the Noosa of the day. Although only myself and cartooning genius Graham “Knuckles” Wall are credited on the cover, it was a group effort, conceived over scads of the aforementioned Phil Mitchell scorched cuttlefish and buckets of cheap wine, and participated in by most of the staff and friends of the late and lamented Noosa Blue Publishing Company, particularly a duo who still go by the codename “Flanners”. So we were all culpable, but I was happy enough to accept the acclaim/blame.

In case you missed it on the Community Board, here are a few samples.

CALOUNDRA Sixty kilometres south of Noosa and not far enough.

CAMEL RIDES Possibly the most stupid thing you could do

Hirsute all the rage under Mayor Bob.

Cover art by Graham Wall.

When sand disappearing was the problem, not the reverse.

while holidaying in Noosa. Camels don’t belong here, they stink and they’re uncomfortable. But you can ride them along the north shore and admire the scenery.

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FRANGIPANI The only shop in Noosa where you need a reference to be a customer. With a panache that would leave even Rodeo Drive’s most ruthless ritzerati breathless, the folk at Frani check you out for style before they buzz you through the locked door. Legend has it that BHP’s Prescott was turfed out for wearing thongs.

HASTINGS STREET One of the most expensive strips of commercial real estate in Australia, which might help explain why you’ve never got any change in your pocket. But if you think the Gucci-clad shopkeepers are doing it easy, check out the landlords. They’re the ones driving by in Ferraris.

MAYOR Noosa has a rich tradition of electing only mayors with beards. The present incumbent, Bob Abbot, has a full bushman job, whereas his predecessor, Noel Playford, had more of a trendy designer stubble in a fetching shade of red. Clearly the hirsute look is a vote puller.

POPULATION CAP Not a condom but part of recent town planning legislation which seeks to cap Noosa’s population at around 50,000. Theoretically, 12,000 more Mexicans can get in before the walls go up and the armed guards are hired.

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A year to forget for rain

By Noosa’s rainman JIM KENNEDY looks back at last year’s big dry There is one main reason why your garden and lawn doesn’t look nearly as impressive as it has over the last couple of years.

It’s got nothing to do with the amount of time you spent working in it. The explanation is simple, it comes down to the difference rainfall makes to a year. Whatever way we look at the 2023 rainfall, it’s a year to forget.

We finished 2023 with a meagre rainfall of 1089mm – only 70 per cent of our long-term average of 1557mm. And 2023 looks even worse when we compare it to the 2022 rainfall of 2566mm, with only 40 per cent received.

To put 2023 rainfall into perspective, there have only been 10 years since 1896 where the annual rainfall was less then 1100mm.

There are a couple of real anomalies in the 2023 figures. September, usually our driest month of the year, recorded our second highest monthly rain fail with 138mm. The second anomaly was December, with 175mm recording the highest rainfall for the year, while usually it is among the bottom six months in the yearly figures.

Among all this bad news there is some good news, particularly if you’re a sun lover.

In 2022 we had 156 wet days and in 2023 we had only 113 – six more weeks of sunshine.

And guess what? The two sunniest days of the week for the year turned out to be Saturday and Sunday. How good is that for those who work the traditional working week! We enjoyed 39 sunny Saturdays and 39 sunny Sundays.

When we look at the wettest days for the year, they turned out to be Monday and Tuesday. These two days contributed just on 50 per cent of our annual total.

What’s 2024 looking like? Already January is our wettest month since May 2022, and, as I write, that’s only after one week. Unfortunately for the garden, one wet week doesn’t make a wet year so we’re stuck with what the pundits are forecasting, below average rainfall for 2024. But I doubt it will be as dry as 2023.

Rainman Jim checks his gauge.

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Maroochydore Police enforce safety on public transport Maroochydore Police have joined forces with network officers (NOs) to patrol the Maroochydore Bus Interchange, located in Horton Parade these holidays.

NOs and police spoke to several commuters during the high visibility operation who welcomed the proactive patrols during Christmas.

Police have and will continue to wand in-

dividuals in this area to detect weapons and combat knife crime in line with the nationleading strategy as police enact Jack’s Law. Passed in Queensland parliament in April the legislation allows officers to conduct wand operations in all safe night precincts and on public trains, trams, buses and ferries and at public transport hubs in an effort to stop knife crime in its tracks.

Maroochydore Police Station’s Acting Sergeant Mark Bourke said, “Police will continue to target their patrols at the Maroochydore Transit Centre and surrounding area to ensure that the community is not inconvenienced by the behaviour of a select few these holidays.”

“We also welcome the opportunity to work with our community partners to enhance safety at this transport hub,” he said.

The network officers welcomed the police support on the busiest bus terminal on the Sunshine Coast which protects both drivers and passengers.

Network officer Supervisor Brieley Pirie said, “The safety of the public is always our number one priority and having a police presence across our network and implementing Jack’s Law is a great foundation for a safer public transport system.”

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Changes during work As construction on the new Gympie interchange progresses, finishing works are scheduled for Gympie Connection Road between 13 and 18 January.

“The new Gympie interchange includes construction of two 130 metre dual lane bridges that carry the new Bruce Highway over Gympie Connection Road, and an upgrade of Gympie Connection Road at Victory Heights,” Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien said.

“The finishing works and traffic changes will be conducted in two stages.”

Stage 1 will see the intersection of Gympie Connection Road, Ascot Road and Old Goomboorian Road temporarily closed from 4.30pm on Saturday 13 January until 6pm on Sunday 14 January.

A detour will be in place for residents of Old Goomboorian Road via Old Veteran and Sandy Creek Roads. Other road users are advised to use alternative routes.

Stage 2 will take place between 6am Monday 15 January and 6pm Thursday 18 January.

Gympie Connection Road will have one lane closed between Ascot and Old Goomboorain Roads and Browns Road.

Gympie Connection Road will be open to one direction of traffic at a time, controlled by temporary traffic signals. Lane closures, signage and reduced speed limits will be in place on Gympie Connection Road, with road users advised to seek alternative routes and allow extra travel time.

Access to properties will be maintained, however the Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised

Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien that residents may notice increased traffic and machinery travelling to and from the work zone and audible noise from the heavy machinery.

“The Gympie bypass is scheduled to open in late 2024, completing the four lane, 26 kilometre realignment of the Bruce Highway between Woondum and Curra which will reduce travel times, improve safety, and increase freight efficiency,” Mr O’Brien said.

“In 2018 the former Coalition Government allocated the $800 million for the Gympie bypass because this section of the Bruce Highway is rated as one of the deadliest along our national highway.”

“More than 11,000 vehicles travel on this part of the Bruce Highway every day and when completed, the Gympie bypass will eliminate eight sets of traffic lights and deliver four lanes along this new corridor to support the safe and efficient movement of cars and trucks, even when the Mary River floods.”

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Safety blitz nabs 118 Gympie region police are out in full force at popular tourist hotspots during the holiday period, targeting campers and visitors that engage in risk taking behaviour with their vehicles on the beach.

Police will conduct increased beachside patrols and enforcement activity at the Cooloola Coast, Teewah Beach and Noosa North Shore as part of the safety blitz.

Over three days between 27 and 30 December, police issued 118 Traffic Infringement Notices (TINs) in relation to a number of traffic offences such as speeding, defective vehicles, unsecured loads and failing to wear a helmet.

One 17-year-old boy was issued a TIN for having his body on outside of his vehicle after he was allegedly seen by police to be sitting on the passenger side windowsill of the vehicle that was travelling in an 80kph zone.

Police conducted 229 roadside breath tests (RBTs) and 23 roadside drug tests (RDTs) over the same period.

Five drivers allegedly tested positive to a relevant drug.

A 23-year-old man from Bundaberg was charged with drink driving after allegedly returning a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.051 per cent and will appear before the Gympie Magistrates Court on 18 January 18.

It follows the launch of Operation Mistletoe earlier in December, a state-wide road safety campaign targeting the Fatal Five; speeding, failure to wear seatbelts, drink and drug driving, fatigue and driver distraction, during the festive season.

Tragically, 277 people lost their lives on Queensland roads in 2023.

Wide Bay District Superintendent Paul Algie said drivers can expect to see police anywhere and anytime.

“Every decision you make behind the wheel counts.

There were 11 vehicle rollovers (fortunately without serious injuries) between Teewah Beach and K’Gari over the Easter long weekend last year. Police are urging motorists to use caution and obey the road rules even when they’re on the beach, or expect to be booked.

“Driving on beaches can be hazardous and dangerous.

“The surfaces are different from what most of us are used to and require drivers to take additional care.

“Vehicle standards are safety standards.

Defective or unroadworthy vehicles will be intercepted and drivers issued with infringement notices, and we make no apology for that.

“Safety should be every motorist’s priority every time they get behind the wheel, regardless of their location,” he said.

“The same road rules apply when driving on a beach, or in national parks, as they do when driving on any street in Queensland.

“We want everyone to have a happy and safe school holiday period, and that starts with arriving at your destination safely.”

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Egrets? We’ve had a few!

More than 50 egret chicks were rescued after their tree fell during recent storms.

The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital has been inundated with orphaned egrets, receiving 53 chicks in 24 hours. These adorable tiny chicks came from Lake Alfred near Gympie, as a result of the recent wild storms experienced on the Sunshine Coast. The little chicks were roosting in a tree overhanging a duck pond, when the storm hit, destroying the tree. All of the chicks fell, some sustaining severe injuries. Thankfully, a member of the public saw the chicks while out on a walk and contacted a local rescue group.

The wildlife group responded swiftly and transported all the chicks they could find to the hospital. Although a few of the chicks sustained severe injuries, the majority were lucky to survive receiving immediate care from the hospital team. The sweet little chicks range in size from just a few days old, to a couple of months, all too small to survive on their own. The tree was a popular roosting site for a number of the birds. Both parents care for the young and are extremely attentive, having up to six eggs per clutch.

Dr Tamsyn Stephenson from the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital has been overseeing the chicks and their treatment. Dr. Tamsyn said, “The majority of these chicks are very fortunate to not sustain any life-threatening injuries, but they will still be closely monitored over the next 48 hours. These chicks are amongst the cutest babies I have ever seen, and although it is very sad to think of what they have been through, we are so honoured to be able to give them a second chance at life”.

Over 40 of the chicks have already been assessed and transported to local wildlife carers, where they will be rehabilitated and cared for before their release. The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital rescues, cares and rehabilitates an average of 5000 birds every year. A few of the chicks require more love and care from the veterinarians and nurses, and will remain at the hospital for the time being.

“When they are old enough, the chicks will be released in the same spot they were found.

It is truly the best part of our jobs, seeing an animal get a second chance,” Dr Tamsyn said.

Riding for the disabled needs more volunteers Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled (RDA) is looking for new Volunteers in 2024.

SCRDA was the winner in the 2023 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards for Community Organisation. Come and see why.

Will you have a few spare hours each week once the children are back at school? Or perhaps you would just like to connect with other like-minded people in the local community.

SCRDA will be offering a morning of orientation and induction on Monday 29 January from 9am till 12 noon for anyone interested in helping with our equine based programs or a range of other maintenance or administrative jobs at the Centre.

There is no need for prior experience with horses or disability - just a desire to help others in our community on a regular basis.

Come along to our Main Centre at Monak Rd, North Arm with closed in footwear, sun smart clothing, a smile and meet our team of fabulous volunteers.

No need to book in - just turn up on the day.

We are very flexible.

Morning tea is provided.

SCRDA offers therapeutic equine programs from Tuesday to Saturday during school terms, mostly in the mornings.

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On The Soapbox Greg Spinda: Special Counsel, Travis Schultz & Partners

Gaps in laws for EV future As with any new technology over the years, electric vehicles (EV) and automated vehicles appear regularly in the news.

The two dominant themes are around safety concerns and the environmental benefits, but here I’ll tackle the topic of the current state of our laws as they relate to the EV and automated vehicle ‘revolution’…or progression. There are five levels of automation. Level 0 is automatic emergency braking, scaling up to Level 5, being full automation – and we are far from being at a level 5 automation.

Tesla suggest current automation technologies are at Level 2 – which is basic driver assistance – despite the fact they call their program Autopilot and have, since 2022, released “Full Self-Driving Capability” for its vehicles. Safety matters, and with the technology not even half-way to full automation, perhaps marketing hype needs to take a backseat so drivers are fully cognisant of the risks and limitations.

In the United States of America, a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) linked 17 road deaths specifically to Tesla’s Autopilot since May 2022.

They have collected data since 2021 and identified Tesla was involved in 736 of the 807 automation-related car accidents. The next closest was Subaru’s automated driving system linked with 23 car accidents. Now let’s look at the legal landscape in Australia. Are the current state and territory laws sufficient to deal with things that go wrong relating to the progression of vehicle technology towards Level 5 automation?

The answer is in the National Transport Commission position papers which have identified 700 barriers to the deployment of automated

vehicles in Australian laws.

There are many complex gaps still to be navigated including: 1. Personal injury insurance.

2. Property damage.

3. Data access.

4. Road safety enforcement – policing.

5. Vehicle repairs and consumer guarantees.

6. Importation regulation.

7. End of life disposals.

There have also been emerging issues for EV owners living in apartments or under body corporate managed arrangements in relation to their ability to charge their vehicles on common property.

The ACT and NSW have already progressed with legislation and guidelines to assist owners and body corporate managers in retrofitting existing buildings with appropriate and safe EV charging stations. As for new builds, the National Construction Code was amended so that from October 2023, all new apartment buildings must be designed and constructed to be EV charging station-ready.

So, are we legally ready for the progress that is on our doorstep? Not yet.

There is still much to be addressed to ensure the future of EVs and automated driving is safe and economical. Progress though should not be hindered because of poor, slow or inefficient planning and laws, because EVs and automation will charge ahead regardless.

Ultimately, we are talking real lives and property at risk if laws do not progress in tune with the progress of EVs and automation.

Greg Spinda: Special Counsel, Travis Schultz & Partners.

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Noosa Hospital - a big thank you In recent weeks my wife, Lesley, and I have had separate surgical procedures at Noosa Hospital and, through your columns, I would like to say how impressed we are with the care, professionalism and compassion the nursing and medical staff. Indeed, I should also include the staff at the front desk as we received every help possible in making the arrangements for admittance.

A hospital operation can be a daunting experience but the thoughtfulness of the theatre staff in introducing themselves and explaining just what our operations entailed—during and after surgery---made everything clear and certainly helped to relax us.Noosa is fortunate to have such high-quality people there to help when it’s most needed.

John Hordyck, Tewantin

I firmly believe that the community deserves to be informed about the individuals they are voting for, ensuring they possess the essential skills and experience to effectively deliver on their promises. And that they are honest and transparent.

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Christmas spirit lacking

Loved to death I wrote before Christmas about the ‘rape’ of Noosa and the way in which more people are being crammed in either as residents or particularly as holidaymakers. Today, Friday 5 January, the Junction was gridlocked with cars trying to get to Hastings Street, plus there were long queues of traffic at the junction of Weyba Road with Mary Street and elsewhere.

When is Council going to realise that there has to be a limit on the number of residents and visitors to our once-beautiful Noosa and take action? Further growth in Noosa is unrealistic and excess people are ruining the place that everyone loves. As I mentioned previously Noosa is being “loved to death”. Bring back Noel Playford. We do not seem to have had a mayor that has the best interests of Noosa at heart for many years.

Barry Smith, Noosaville

Televise women’s soccer Recalling the amount of fans attending the Women’s World Soccer Cup in July and August this year, also the TV audience here and in New Zealand. Why are no women’s soccer games being currently played each weekend are not

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Leanne Airey captured this stunning image of Mount Cooroora and Mount Pinbarren at sundown. If you have a Lenscape please email it to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au televised? The men’s games are on 10 Bold each weekend and have no chance of filling the empty seats or attracting the same amount of TV audiences as the ladies. Plus, the young girls and boys who all wanted to be the next Sam Kerr or Mary Fowler. Is this another instance of “put the apron back on and into the kitchen where you belong“? At the moment in Canberra, 35-year-old Michelle Heyman is sitting on 99 goals and to see her achieve 100 would be good for any TV sports fan. But no, all the media are interested in is their private lives - Mary Fowler’s boyfriend, Sam Kerr and partner.

Australian women playing soccer overseas is testament to their talents on the field, not off it.

Ernest Wright, Tewantin

Making Noosa better, together Thank you Noosa Today for publishing my an-

nouncement for re-election (26/12/2023).

Unfortunately Noosa Today left out my qualifications and work history from the article: My legal qualifications including a Bachelor of Laws, a Masters in Industrial Relations and Labour Law, and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, have allowed me to contribute effectively to the intricacies of local governance.

My diverse work history, from an operations manager in Sydney to owning my own consultancy business, First Point Employment Advisors, has also enriched my perspective as a councillor. Furthermore, my dedication to community service is reflected in my volunteer work as a lifeguard at Noosa Heads Surflifesaving Club and my active membership in the Surfrider Foundation, underscoring my genuine commitment to the issues I care deeply about.

That is, community and the environment.

While I prioritise my reputation and track record of standing up for the community, I acknowledge that these details might be considered as mere ’embellishments.’ Nevertheless,

As a fairly regular visitor to Noosa, I was extremely disappointed on my most recent visit in mid-December at the complete lack of Christmas spirit in Hastings St. There was barely an indication that this joyous celebration was days away - other than a monstrous transparent bauble in the centre of the roundabout with a vacant chair, a surfboard and little else of any relevance.

Has the Council and Tourism Noosa bowed to the minority who now are well on the way of controlling the majority of us in an ever increasing and alarming manner in what we are allowed to think and do? Soon, I suspect, Christmas will be completely cancelled as dare we offend the sensitivities of those who don’t want it recognised. Well, this is a Christian country, so regardless of whether you believe in the religious side of Christmas or not, I want to know why my beliefs, feelings and sensitivities — and, I firmly believe I represent the silent majority - are being trampled over and dismissed, because I want to see Christmas openly celebrated with all its joy, goodwill spirit, the Santa magic, Christmas trees and bright decorations, traditional Carols - and, yes, to see the odd nativity scene once again.

How silly were Hastings St retailers in following the Grinch Council - to walk into a store full of Christmas decorations and music is a sure way of getting customers feeling the positive, happy spirit and digging that bit deeper into their pockets when choosing their gift purchasers! The Council, tourist authority and retailers need to take a lesson from the very smart and strict Muslim country of Dubai where their hotels and shopping malls are alive with massive and superbly decorated Christmas trees and Carols ring out welcoming and enticing the dollars/dirhams from the pockets of its visitors and expat community Rosemary Williams, Melbourne

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On The Soapbox Former Councillor Ingrid Jackson

Who is running council?

The people of Noosa Shire have had two surprises in recent times. First, staff proposed a Conservation Park within the river as part of the draft Noosa River Plan and now a pop-up People’s Park emerged to replace the Noosa Heads Surf Club car park.

Over the last year or so, I’ve noticed agendas for the Council Services and Organisation Committee getting shorter and shorter.

There has been no explanation for this from the council staff who compile the agendas and who are charged with ensuring that it is elected councillors who make decisions on major operational matters. The agendas also have fewer progress reports to inform councillors. Both trends indicate a weakening of the council’s accountability to the people of the Shire.

The sudden appearance of the People’s Park was not part of an integrated transport, traffic and parking plan. Neither was it part of the council-approved Transport Strategy, developed after much deliberation by councillors and two rounds of public consultation.

The removal of 42 parking spaces next to the Surf Club for a pop-up park was very odd, especially at the peak of the summer visitor season. Such a decision could have been predicted to attract public comment and controversy. But it did not appear on any council meeting agenda. The decision must have been made by council staff, fine public servants but not elected and not accountable to residents.

So how was the People’s Park decision

People’s Park at Noosa Main Beach. made? Perhaps councillors were consulted at a backroom workshop. But the law forbids making council decisions behind closed doors, so if councillors were asked to decide, that would have been a breach.

The real explanation probably lies in the

rules that allow councils to operate smoothly.

The council formally delegates many decisionmaking powers to the CEO, who for example can authorise expenditure of up to $1 million on contracts. But acting in good faith with the community should see significant matters brought for decision at open council meetings.

As ‘carpark becomes people’s park’ stories began to circulate in the Shire, there was an outbreak of public comment, mostly critical of the People’s Park.

“It is literally the dumbest idea I’ve seen put into action since I moved here,” stormed one of hundreds of commentators on the Noosa Community Notice Board. “Why at this time of the year, would you take away 42 prime car spaces to create a sweltering-hot bitumen picnic area metres away from one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches? Seriously, you couldn’t make this stuff up!”

The official Council website offers this explanation, “Pop-up parks are being used across the globe and locally to return parking spaces to the people in highly pedestrianised areas.” An attempt at justification argues that the car park was being transformed to help manage vehicle and people movements.

Noosa Council CEO Larry Sengstock explained in a Noosa Today article (‘Park stirs public’, 5 January 2024), “This trial is among a number of options to help alleviate traffic issues and look to create a better flow of traffic while minimising vehicles waiting for carparks.” Mr Sengstock did not explain exactly

how this would be achieved by the pop-up park.

There is no question that issues of traffic, transport and parking need to be addressed around the Hastings Street precinct.

It’s an issue the council has resolutely sidestepped for many years. On 3 January - the first sunny day after Christmas torrential rain storms – traffic was backed up from Hastings Street, all the way up Noosa Hill and beyond Pinaroo Park.

Of course, removing 42 parking spaces is not going to solve problems like this. What is needed is an integrated traffic, parking and transport solution, such as was recommended in the 2017 Noosa Transport Strategy. As happens too often with the Council’s strategies, the Transport Strategy has never been implemented. Meanwhile, ad hoc initiatives solve little.

Meanwhile, the Council’s CEO and other staff are made to front the media whenever there is controversy. Councillors never face the press to explain what is being done or to accept responsibility.

It is time for Noosa Councillors to insist that all significant decisions be made by them in the open forum of the Council chamber. It is time for Councillors to uphold their duty to conduct Council business transparently and to take responsibility for their decisions.

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The Guide THE SCOTTISH ISLAND THAT WON THE LOTTERY SBS, Friday, 7.30pm

PICK OF THE WEEK GLADIATORS 10, Monday, 7.30pm

Money doesn’t equal happiness, but it can buy you things. In this feel-good doco, we find out how a tiny community deals with winning a fortune. The hardworking, selfsufficient people of North Uist, numbering around 1500, lead a simple, contented life. When 101 islanders won a share in a £3 million (almost A$6 million) lottery windfall, the difficult bit was working out what they should probably spend it on. This isn’t a rags to riches or decadent consumerism tale, but rather a heartwarming peek at a community – including fisherman Donald, farmer Annie (pictured) and postal worker Pamela – which is already pretty happy with their lot, but a breadmaker or a mobile phone might be nice.

SOCCER: AFC ASIAN CUP 10, Saturday, 9pm

With a walloping punch of nostalgia and a keen fondness for scenes involving super-fit folks running around in campy, tight leotards with hair that’s been sprayed and preened to an inch of its life, there’s an unmistakably over-the-top and fun vibe for this revamped take on the classic ’90s show. Before you file it under “all a bit too much”, this competition is weighted down by the presence of expert, sports-mad hosts: former champion netballer Liz Ellis and former NRL player Beau Ryan (both pictured). Kicking off around the same time as its British counterpart, the action sees everyday Aussies take on the in-house gladiators in a series of iconic events. Brace yourself for this theatrical show of strength.

TWICE THE LIFE FOR HALF THE PRICE 9Life, Tuesday, 7.30pm

Now that Australia has gone soccer mad, we’re itching for our next fix. With the paramount competition, the World Cup, more than two years away, the AFC Asian Cup is the next biggest spectacle for fans. Last held in 2019, when Qatar reigned supreme, the championship returns to the Middle East. The last time the green and the gold won the coveted silverware in this competition was on home soil in 2015. Coach Graham Arnold will be raring to exceed the Socceroos’ quarter-final knockout in 2019, with Leicester City defender Harry Souttar among those named in the squad as they as they take on world no.102 India in tonight’s first group stage match from Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

A simpler life is on many people’s wish lists. As such, shows about enterprising folks swapping the city life for a rural retreat are a dime a dozen, with the lure of fresh air and space an enticing drawcard. This new British series, premiering tonight, follows that same well-worn path as wildlife lover and host Kate Humble (pictured) helps people make the move. She meets the Goldby family, who are keen to ditch their four-bedroom home for a pastoral farmhouse. The catch? They have nine kids. Life may never get much simpler or serene for this rowdy crew, but Kate helps by finding an acreage where the clan can run wild.

Friday, January 12 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Searching For Superhuman. (Final, PG, R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.30 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 The Chemical World. (PG, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 Silent Witness. (PGa, R) 3.30 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera News. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News.

8.00 DD India News Hour.

9.00 Peer To Peer. (R) 10.00 Tennis. Kooyong Classic. Day 3.

4.00 PBS NewsHour. Presented by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett.

5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 6. Highlights.

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

12.00 MOVIE: Darrow And Darrow: Body Of Evidence. (2018, PGav, R) 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. (PG) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 MOVIE: Waiting For The Light. (1990, PGal, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Farm To Fork.

(R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 The Yes Experiment. (al, R) 10.30 Luxury Escapes.

(PG, R) 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (Final, R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less. (R) 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: The Greengrocer, Queensland. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

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

7.30 Monty Don’s American Gardens. (R) Part 2 of 3.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 4. Barnaby investigates when a survivalist is found murdered in his bombproof shelter.

10.00 Australia’s Open. (Ml, R) Part 1 of 2.

10.55 Life. (Final, Ml, R) 11.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.40 Tenable. (R) 1.30 Wakefield. (Mls, R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Scottish Island That Won The Lottery. (PG) 8.25 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (R) Part 2 of 3.

9.35 Sex: A Bonkers History: The Ancients. (Premiere) Explores the link between sex and civilisation.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 L’Opera. (Mlns) 12.10 Sisi. (MA15+s) 3.05 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Mdlsv, R) 3.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore 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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 34.

Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder.

10.00 MOVIE: Victor Frankenstein.

(2015, Mah, R) A former circus hunchback goes to work for a medical student seeking to create life. Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay.

12.15 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under.

Women’s. Stage 1. Highlights.

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

2.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PGm) A ball of fluff needs a serious groom.

8.30 MOVIE: My Sister’s Keeper.

(2009, Mal, R) A young girl decides to sue her parents for medical emancipation to avoid donating a kidney to her dying sibling.

Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin.

10.45 MOVIE: Gifted.

(2017, Ml, R) Chris Evans.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Destination WA. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Cross Court. (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.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

Guests include Dominic West.

8.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGs, R) Dog trainer Graeme Hall tries to help a dog with a barking problem.

9.30 Fire Country. (PGav, R) Seeking redemption and a reduced prison sentence, a convict joins a regional firefighting program.

10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) A private eye goes to work for his mother.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. 2.50 VICE Sports. 3.20 BBC News At Ten. 3.50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.15 PBS News. 5.15 Counter Space.

5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.25 Sex Actually With Alice Levine. 10.20 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 11.10 Miniseries: The Sister. 1am Sex Before The Internet. 1.55 Couples Therapy.

2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 A Moveable Feast.

8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice.

9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens.

1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 A Moveable Feast. 2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 2.30am Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International.

Day 5. Semi-finals. 5.30pm M*A*S*H. 6.00 Tennis.

Adelaide International. Night 5. Semi-finals. 10.00 MOVIE: Ronin. (1998, M) 12.30am MOVIE: Bad Boys. (1983, MA15+) 2.30 Snapped. 3.30 My Favorite Martian. 4.00 Seaway. 5.00 Animal Tales.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The Neighborhood.

8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The Neighborhood. Noon NBL Slam.

12.30 Becker. 1.30 The Middle. 2.30 Ghosts. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory.

8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Two And A Half Men. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Grey Fox. Continued. (1982, PG) 6.40 A Monster In Paris. (2011, French) 8.20 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 10.15 Wild Target. (2010, M) 12.05pm In My Country. (2004, M) 2.00 Babette’s Feast. (1987, PG, Danish) 4.00 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 5.50 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 7.30 The Power Of One. (1992, M) 9.50 The Big Short. (2015, M) 12.15am Their Finest. (2016, M) 2.25 Next To Her. (2014, MA15+, Hebrew) 4.05 True Story. (2015, M)

7MATE (74) 6am The Fishing Show. 7.00 On The Fly. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life.

9.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions.

10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 1. 2pm American Restoration. 2.30 Pawn Stars. 3.00 Timbersports.

3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 34. Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man 2. (2004, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Dracula Untold. (2014, M) 12.10am Pawn Stars. 1.10 American Pickers. 2.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 11. Western United v Melbourne City. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

Programs. 5.45pm Hey Duggee. 5.55 Octonauts.

6.10 Pfffirates. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Ben And Holly.

6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Whiplash. (2014, MA15+) 10.15 The Story Of Film: A New Generation. 11.35 Would I Lie To You? 12.10am QI. 12.40 Killing Eve. 1.25 Back. 1.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 3.25 ABC News Update. 3.30 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Numberblocks. 5.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 10.00 Kenya Wildlife Diaries. 10.50 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Private Elvis.

1.15 Going Places. 2.15 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke.

2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Taste Of The Territory. 6.00 NITV News: Summer Yarns.

6.10 Bamay. 6.40 Kenya Wildlife Diaries. 7.30 Enchanted Kingdom. 9.10 MOVIE: Meet Dave.

(2008) 10.50 Late Programs.

11.00 MOVIE: Pokémon Ranger And The Temple Of The Sea. (2006) 1pm Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond.

2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties.

4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.40 MOVIE: Uptown Girls.

(2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Horrible Bosses. (2011, MA15+) 11.50 Dating No Filter. 12.50am Under The Dome.

1.40 Love After Lockup. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Transformers Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures.

4.30 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 5.00 Late Programs.

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

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Saturday, January 13 SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Keeping Faith. (Mal, R) 1.30 Darby And Joan. (PGa, R) 2.15 MOVIE: Hook. (1991, PG, R) Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts. 4.30 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 5.30 The Search For The Palace Letters. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize.

(R) 9.05 The World From Above. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 12.00 Surf Life Saving. Iron Series Maroubra. Round 3. 2.00 WorldWatch. 3.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 PBS NewsHour. 5.00 Motor Racing.

Dakar Rally. Stage 6 Continued. Highlights.

6.00 NBC Today.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) The latest news and views.

11.00 Horse Racing. Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday, January Cup Day and VRC Standish Handicap Race Day. 5.30 Creek To Coast. (R) Olivia Degn goes on a hike on the Sunshine Coast.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair.

(R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Mr Mayor. (PGs, R) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 2.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGam, R) 3.00 MOVIE: H Is For Happiness. (2019, PGal) Richard Roxburgh.

5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 11.00 The Chef’s Garden. (PGl, R) 11.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 GCBC. (R) 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (R) 2.00 Healthy Homes. (R) 2.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet.

(PG, R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 Back Roads: Brunswick Heads, NSW. (PG, R) Heather Ewart visits Brunswick Heads, NSW. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) When Jack helps recover some stolen guns, he and Joan learn there is more to the robbery than it first appeared.

8.20 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 4 of 4. The body of a missing teen is discovered buried on the moors by surveyors.

9.50 The Capture. (Mlv, R) Carey closes in on the truth, but it takes her into deeper danger than ever before.

10.50 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Michael Parkinson.

11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) A celebration of the upcoming blink-182 tour.

6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens. (PGadw) A look at three unique houses.

8.40 Spain’s Atlantic Train.

Charts a journey by train.

9.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Nice, France.

(R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

10.25 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) 11.15 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+asv, R) 1.40 MOVIE: Fight Club. (1999, MA15+ansv, R) Edward Norton, Brad Pitt. 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) Follows New Zealand border officials.

7.30 MOVIE: Grown Ups 2.

(2013, PGlnsv, R) After moving back to his home town with his family, a man and his friends learn some surprising lessons. Adam Sandler, Kevin James.

9.30 MOVIE: True Lies. (1994, Mlsv, R) A secret agent, who has misled his wife into thinking he is a computer salesman, finds his personal and professional lives clashing after his wife is unwittingly caught up in his latest mission. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold.

12.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 2. Highlights.

1.30 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Garden Hustle. (PG) A plant influencer shares their big ideas.

8.30 MOVIE: Muriel’s Wedding.

(1994, Mls, R) A young woman, who dreams of marriage, leaves her small town to find romance in the big city. Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths.

10.40 MOVIE: Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011, Mls, R) Steve Carell.

12.50 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PGa, R) 1.00 World’s Greatest Cities. (PGa, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. (PG)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) The lifeguards must perform CPR after Jessie rescues an American tourist from relatively calm waters.

6.30 MOVIE: Kate & Leopold.

(2001, PGhls, R) A New York City advertising executive meets a man who has been mysteriously transported from the 19th century, but is mistaken for an actor who refuses to break character. Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber.

9.00 Soccer. AFC Asian Cup. Group stage. Australia v India. From Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar.

12.00 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less. (R) Jamie Oliver whips up budget recipes, including a sticky barbecue chicken with potato wedges.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) Religious program.

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 10.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.20 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 12.05am State Of The Union. 12.30 MythBusters. 1.20 Portlandia. 2.05 Black Mirror.

3.00 ABC News Update. 3.05 Close. 5.00 Clangers.

5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Front Up. Noon The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. 2.30 The Tailings. 2.45 WorldWatch.

4.45 Asia’s Next Top Model. 5.45 Australia In Colour. 6.40 The Toys That Built The World. 7.30 Building The Ultimate. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: James Bond. (Premiere) 10.20 Letterkenny. 11.20 Fear The Walking Dead. 1.10am The X-Files. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 11.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 1pm Escape To The Perfect Town. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Thunderbirds. 6.30 Adventures In Rainbow Country. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 Gideon’s Way. 8.30 Tomorrow’s World.

9.00 Turning Point With Dr David Jeremiah. 9.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 Helping Hands.

10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 To Be Advised.

1.30pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Day 6.

Finals. 5.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Night 6.

Finals. 8.00 To Be Advised. 2am Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam. 7.30 Becker.

8.30 Frasier. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Frasier. Noon Ghosts. 2.00 MOVIE: Missing Link. (2019, PG) 4.00 Becker. 5.00 The Middle. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends.

Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 South Park. 3.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 2.25 MOVIE: Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 4.00 Bamay. 4.30 Private Elvis.

5.45 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 5.50 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.00 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi.

6.30 The Barber. 7.00 Family Rules. 7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 8.30 Joan Armatrading: Live At The Asylum Chapel. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (74)

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

9.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 All 4 Adventure. 11.30 Diagnosis Murder. 12.30pm Luxury Escapes. 1.00 Jake And The Fatman. 2.00 Reel Action. 2.30 JAG. 3.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 12. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory. 6.30 Soccer.

A-League Men. Round 12. Adelaide United v Sydney FC. 9.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.00 Late Programs.

Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 7.40 Babette’s Feast. (1987, PG, Danish) 9.40 It’s All About Karma. (2017, PG, Italian) 11.20 Stockholm. (2018) 1.10pm Infinite Storm. (2022, M) 3.00 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 4.40 Asterix And Obelix: Mission Cleopatra. (2002, PG, French) 6.35 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 8.30 Operation Mincemeat.

(2021, M) 10.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Pawn Stars. 10.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 2. 2.30pm Blokesworld.

3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. USA Boxing Day. Highlights. 4.00 Supercar Customiser: Yianni.

5.00 Storage Wars: NY. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 11.30 Late Programs.

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1.40pm MOVIE: Maya The Bee 3: The Golden Orb. (2021) 3.20 MOVIE: The Black Stallion Returns.

(1983) 5.20 MOVIE: Step Up. (2006, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Knight And Day. (2010, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Horrible Bosses 2. (2014, MA15+) Midnight Medium. 2.00 FIA World Endurance Championship: End Of Season Review. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Late Programs.

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Sunday, January 14 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. (R) 1.00 New Leash On Life. (R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Dream Gardens.

(PG, R) 3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.25 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.40 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.30 The ABC Of. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 12.00 Surf Life Saving. Iron Series Maroubra. Round 4. 2.00 WorldWatch. 2.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic.

2.55 Nippers. (R) 3.00 Cycling. National Road C’ships. Women’s Elite Road Race. Highlights.

4.00 Cycling. National Road C’ships. Men’s Elite Road Race. Highlights. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stages 1 to 6. Highlights.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series.

(PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Keeping Up With The Joneses. (2016, PGlsv, R) Zach Galifianakis, Isla Fisher. 2.00 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 2.30 The Chase. (R) 3.30 Better Homes And Gardens.

(R) 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender. (R)

6.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports.

9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 1.

3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 1.

From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Taste Of Aust. (R) 9.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.00 Charming China. (R) 10.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 11.00 What’s Up Down Under. (PGa, R) 12.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 1.00 Hungry. (R) 1.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 2.00 Cook With Luke. (R) 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 GCBC. (R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl) 5.00 News.

6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) Part 1 of 5.

8.30 Total Control. (Return, MA15+l) It has been two years since Alex Irving anointed Paul Murphy as Australia’s first Aboriginal PM. 9.30 Miniseries: Best Interests. (Mdl) Part 1 of 4.

10.30 Mystery Road. (Mdlv, R) 11.25 Harrow. (Mav, R) 12.20 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Malsv, R) 1.20 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.10 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.00 Pilgrimage: The Road To Rome. (PG, R)

6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers: River North Esk. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Asia’s Ancient Civilisations: Japan’s Vibrant Ryukyu Kingdom. (PG) Part 3 of 4.

9.20 Tutankhamun: Secrets Of The Toxic Tomb. (PG, R) Part 2 of 2. Ella Al-Shamahi continues to delve deeper into the mystery of the Pharaoh’s Curse.

10.15 Race For The Sky: Power Struggle Above The Clouds. (PGa, R) 11.15 Hemingway: A Writer (1899-1929) (Ma, R) 1.15 24 Hours In Police Custody. (MA15+l, R) 3.05 Child Genius Australia. (R) 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 37.

Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers.

10.00 7NEWS Spotlight. An investigation into a religious cult recruiting, brainwashing and grooming Australian girls.

11.00 The Force: Behind The Line.

(PG, R) Police pull over a suspicious car.

11.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) An unemployed man attracts suspicion.

12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 3. Highlights.

1.00 Bates Motel. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 1.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 1.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) Reynolds receives a dramatic offer.

12.00 Family Law. (Mas, R) Abby sets out to get justice for a widow.

1.00 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome: Kenia Monge. (MA15+av, R) Investigates cases of women harmed while out alone.

2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) A countdown of the top 10 dinner guests.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 5.00 9News Early.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) Chappo goes to rescue a father and daughter.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

(Return) A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MOVIE: Top Gun: Maverick.

(2022, Mlv) An aviator trains a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a mission while confronting the ghosts of his past. Tom Cruise, Miles Teller.

10.05 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. (2015, Mv, R) A secret agent and his team must eradicate a rogue organisation that is committed to destroying them.

Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson.

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

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: A Place For Paedophiles. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 9.50 Interview With The Vampire. 10.55 Doc Martin. 11.45 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.25am Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 2.20 ABC News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets.

5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Patriot Brains. 12.55 Speedweek. 2.55 Jungletown.

3.45 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.15 WorldWatch. 4.45 Every Family Has A Secret. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. 9.25 Cracking The Code. 10.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Last Chance Learners. 10.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 3. 2pm South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Extreme Animal Transport.

3.00 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 I Escaped To The Country. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Call The Midwife. 10.30 Extreme Railways. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch Ministries. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey Presents. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 1. 5pm Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 1. 10.00 Madam Secretary.

11.00 Manifest. Midnight MOVIE: Tender Mercies.

(1983, PG) 2.00 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Middle. 9.00 MOVIE: Fireheart. (2022, PG) 11.00 Friends. Noon The Neighborhood. 1.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 15.

Brisbane Bullets v Illawarra Hawks. 3.00 Basketball.

NBL. Round 15. Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers. 5.00 The Neighborhood. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 South Park. 11.00 Friends. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 2.30 Bold. 4.30 Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (74)

VICE Sports. 3.00 Marion Jones: Press Pause. 4.00 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 4.10 Going Places.

5.10 Bamay. 5.40 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 5.50 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.00 Moko. 6.30 Yellowstone. 7.40 Ray Charles At Salle Pleyel.

8.30 MOVIE: 20 Feet From Stardom. (2013, M) 10.05 MOVIE: American History X. (1998, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 10.15 The Power Of One. (1992, M) 12.35pm In The Line Of Fire. (1993, M) 3.00 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 4.40 It’s All About Karma. (2017, PG, Italian) 6.20 Steel Magnolias. (1989, PG) 8.30 Mothering Sunday. (2021, MA15+) 10.30 Under The Tree. (2017, MA15+, Icelandic) 12.10am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Rich House, Poor House. 2.30 MOVIE: Problem Child. (1990, PG) 4.05 MOVIE: Mr Mom. (1983, PG) 6.00 Tennis. Austn Open. 7.00 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997, PG) Midnight Medium.

2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. 4.30 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 9.00 All 4 Adventure. 10.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 Dr Phil. Noon A Million Little Things.

1.00 On The Fly. 1.30 Taste Of Australia: BBQ. 2.00 iFish. 2.30 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Soccer.

A-League Women. Unite Round. Western United v Sydney FC. 6.00 JAG. 8.00 NCIS. 10.50 NCIS: LA. 11.45 Late Programs.

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6am The Fishing Show.

7.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 7.30 NFL. NFL. Wildcard.

Game 1. 11.00 NFL. NFL. Wildcard. Game 2. 2.30pm Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 3.30 Storage Wars.

4.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Storage Wars: New York.

6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 37. Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: The Patriot.

(2000, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

Monday, January 15 SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Ma, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 World’s Most Secret Homes. (PG, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (R) 11.00 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. (Mav, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 The Supervet. 5.00 Motor Racing.

Dakar Rally. Stage 7. Highlights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: You’re Bacon Me Crazy.

(2020, PGa) Natalie Hall, Michael Rady, Michael Karl Richards. 2.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 2.

3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 2.

From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 GCBC. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 10.00 The Yes Experiment. (R) 10.30 Luxury Escapes. (R) 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGls, R) 2.00 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less. (R) 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

(PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Lightning Ridge, NSW. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Laura Tingle.

8.00 Revenge: Our Dad The Nazi Killer. (Ma) Part 1 of 2.

9.00 You Can’t Ask That: Former Cult Members. (Mal, R) Former cult members share their stories, from how they joined to what they were subjected to on the inside.

9.35 Louis Theroux: Transgender Kids. (Man, R) Louis Theroux meets transgender kids.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 War On Waste. (PG, R) 11.55 Changing Ends. (PG, R) 12.15 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.05 Tenable. (R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends: Wales. (PGa) Part 2 of 4.

8.25 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. The locals put their best foot forward for the final of the island-wide talent competition.

9.20 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses: Muckle Flugga. (PG, R) Part 2 of 3. Rob Bell visits the impossible lighthouse at Muckle Flugga in the Shetland Islands.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Blanca. (MA15+a) A boy is found dead in an ancient manor.

11.45 Reyka. (MA15+av, R) 3.40 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. (PGa) 7.35 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 38. Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes. From the MCG. 10.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGal) A motorist is running out of petrol and running from the pump. An officer rescues a kitten from the fast lane.

10.30 Highway Cops. (Ma) A dog lives up to its name.

11.00 Autopsy USA: Jeffrey Epstein. (MA15+a, R) A look at the death of Jeffrey Epstein.

12.00 Bates Motel. (Mav, R) Emma and Dylan bond.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 2.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Late-night 2. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Bloom, Iggy and Reynolds rally around Max. 12.00 Family Law. (Ma, R) Abby and Daniel represent a trans teen.

1.00 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome: April Millsap. (M, R) Looks at the disappearance of April Millsap.

2.00 Destination Australia: Rottnest Island. (R) Presented by Jo Beth Taylor and Scherri-Lee Biggs.

2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Explore TV: Norfolk Island. (R) 5.00 9News Early.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 Gladiators. (Premiere, PGv) Everyday Aussie challengers take on the gladiators in a series of iconic events, as well as brand-new challenges.

8.55 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) The team pursues the suspects responsible for an explosion at an Ohio energy plant and are led to a crypto company with enemies looking to take it down. Remy and his sister close a chapter in their lives.

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

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

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.55 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories. (Final) 11.55 Would I Lie To You? 12.30am QI. 1.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

1.45 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. (Final) 2.30 The Story Of Film: A New Generation. 3.50 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey.

2.15 Planet A. 3.05 Most Expensivest. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Two Weeks To Live. 10.25 Scrubs. 11.25 Hoarders.

12.20am Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Animal SOS Australia. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Last Chance Learners. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour.

10.30 Fortitude. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Day 2. 5pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 2. 10.00 Death In Paradise. 11.00 Madam Secretary. Midnight Manifest. 1.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 2.20 Explore. 2.30 Gideon’s Way. 3.30 Seaway. 4.30 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends. 1pm Two And A Half Men. 1.30 Ghosts. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Stories From The Land.

6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Volcanic Odysseys.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 MOVIE: Backroads. (1977, MA15+) 10.00 MOVIE: Jason’s Lyric. (1994) 12.10am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Steel

7MATE (74)

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

8.00 Luxury Escapes. 8.30 All 4 Adventure.

9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

Magnolias. (1989, PG) 8.10 The 400 Blows. (1959, PG, French) 10.00 Motherhood. (2018, M) 11.35 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 2pm Mr. Holmes.

(2015, PG) 3.55 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods.

(2014, PG, French) 5.30 Sunflower. (1970, M, Italian) 7.30 Those Happy Years. (2013, M) 9.30 Gotti.

(2018, MA15+) 11.35 The Best Offer. (2013, M) 2am Late Programs.

6am NFL. NFL. Wildcard.

Game 3. Continued. 7.30 NFL. NFL. Wildcard. Game 4. 11.00 NFL. NFL. Wildcard. Game 5. 2.30pm Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 38.

Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes. 7.35 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Ax Men. 11.30 Late Programs.

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11.00 MOVIE: Pokémon: The Rise Of Darkrai.

(2007) 12.45pm Children’s Programs. 1.00 Rich House, Poor House. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Kenan. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 Tennis. Austn Open. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld.

8.30 MOVIE: Assault On Precinct 13. (2005, MA15+) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 Late Programs.

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Tuesday, January 16 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 10.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize.

(R) 9.05 World’s Most Secret Homes. (R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG, R) 10.50 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGas, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. (Ma, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 The Supervet. (PGa) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 8. Highlights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Love At Sky Gardens.

(2021, PGa) Jenny Raven, Andrew Bushell, Joey Belfiore. 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 2.30 Coastwatch Oz. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 3.

3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 3.

From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Judge Judy.

(PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours.

(PGa, R) 10.00 The Yes Experiment. (PGa, R) 10.30 Luxury Escapes. (R) 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen.

(R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil.

(PGal, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold.

(PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads: Naracoorte, South Australia. Amanda Shalala journeys to Naracoorte.

8.30 McCartney 3, 2, 1: These Things Bring You Together. (Premiere, PG) Paul McCartney chats with Rick Rubin.

9.35 Knowing The Score. (PG, R) A look at conductor Simone Young.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 Revenge: Our Dad The Nazi Killer. (Ma, R) 11.55 Baby Surgeons. (Ma, R) 12.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.30 Tenable. (R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells.

(PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Barry Humphries. (PGa, R) Barry Humphries explores his roots.

8.35 Michael Palin In North Korea.

(R) Part 2 of 2. Michael Palin concludes his exploration of North Korea with a visit to the Korean Demilitarized Zone.

9.25 Brian Cox: How The Other Half Live. (Ml, R) Part 2 of 2.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Das Boot. (MA15+a) 11.50 Furia. (MA15+av, R) 3.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore 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 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.35 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 39. Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

10.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mad, R) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

11.30 Criminal Confessions: The Kill Club. (MA15+av, R) A look at the murder of Dwite Morgan.

12.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 1. Highlights.

1.30 Travel Oz. (R) Presented

by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 3.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 3.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Iggy tries online dating.

12.00 Family Law. (Ma, R) A divorcée needs help.

1.00 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome: Hannah Anderson. (Mav, R) A look at the case of Hannah Anderson.

2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) A countdown of the top 10 Logie guests.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Explore TV: Norfolk Island. (PG, R) 5.00 9News Early.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 Gladiators. (PGv) Four firefighters take on the gladiators in a series of knockout events for a spot in the quarter-finals.

8.50 NCIS. (Mv, R) The NCIS team digs deep to investigate a US Navy lieutenant who is accused of trying to murder her husband but has no memory of the attack.

Kasie navigates a potential medical scare.

9.50 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) Sam’s friend Tom Olsen finds himself being hunted down by enemies from his past.

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

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

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Bliss. 9.00 Rosehaven. 9.30 Portlandia. 10.15 State Of The Union. 10.40 Back. 11.05 Would I Lie To You? 11.35 MOVIE: Whiplash. (2014, MA15+) 1.20am ABC News Update. 1.25 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Counter Space. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 9.25 Stone Cold Takes On America. (Premiere) 10.15 Hudson & Rex. 11.55 Box 21. 12.50am Future Man. 1.25 Hate Thy Neighbour. 2.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 10.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 1. 3pm Room For Improvement.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Day 3. 5pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 3. 10.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple.

Midnight Madam Secretary. 1.00 Manifest. 2.00 Gideon’s Way. 3.00 Skippy. 3.30 Seaway. 4.30 My Favorite Martian. 5.00 Animal Tales.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Stephen Colbert.

7.00 King Of Queens. 8.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 15. Brisbane Bullets v Illawarra Hawks.

Replay. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Big Bang. 11.30 King Of Queens. 12.30pm Becker. 1.30 Big Bang. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.30 King Of Queens. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The

7MATE (74)

Going Places. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 Stories From The Land. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Volcanic Odysseys. 7.30 Larapinta.

8.30 MOVIE: Gurrumul. (2017, MA15+) 10.15 To The Ends Of The Earth. 11.40 Late Programs.

Movie Show. 6.30 Hit The Road. (2021, PG, Farsi) 8.20 Amanda. (2018, PG, French) 10.20 Rumble In The Bronx. (1995, M, Cantonese) Noon The Best Offer. (2013, M) 2.25 Steel Magnolias. (1989, PG) 4.35 The Kid. (1921, PG) 5.40 Toast. (2010, PG) 7.30 Madre. (2019, M, French) 9.55 Papillon. (1973, MA15+) 12.40am Sophie’s Choice. (1982, MA15+) 3.25 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Motor Racing. Formula E. Mexico City ePrix.

H’lights. 1.00 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 The Nanny.

2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld.

4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 Tennis. Austn Open.

7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Toy Soldiers. (1991, M) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

8.00 Luxury Escapes. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 9.25 FBI: International. 10.20 SEAL Team. 11.15 48 Hours.

12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder.

4.05 JAG.

6am Morning Programs.

11.00 NFL. NFL. Wildcard. Game 6. 2.30pm Pawn Stars. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.35 Storage Wars. 5.05 American Restoration. 5.35 American Pickers. 6.35 Cricket.

Big Bash League. Game 39. Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers. 7.35 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers.

11.30 Late Programs.

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Wednesday, January 17 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 First Weapons. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Come Home. (Malsv, R) 1.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize.

(PG, R) 9.05 World’s Most Secret Homes.

(R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.50 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream.

(PGas, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. (Mav, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 The Supervet. (PGa) 5.00 Motor Racing.

Dakar Rally. Stage 9. Highlights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 9.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 1. Morning session. 11.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 1. Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies.

Day 1. Late afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 4.

3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 4.

From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Judge Judy.

(PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours.

(PGa, R) 10.00 The Yes Experiment. (R) 10.30 GCBC. (R) 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.20 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold.

(PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Beaufort, Victoria. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Laura Tingle.

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

8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Music game show, featuring Hamish Blake, Vanessa Amorosi, Courtney Act and Aaron Wyatt.

9.35 Changing Ends. (PG) Alan turns birdwatcher in pursuit of a pelican.

9.55 Miniseries: Best Interests.

(Mdl, R) Part 1 of 4.

10.55 ABC Late News.

11.15 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.00 Tenable. (R) 12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry: When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth. (PGa, R) Part 2 of 4.

8.25 The Elon Musk Show. (PGa, R) Part 2 of 3. Elon Musk works to revolutionise the car market and take mankind to Mars.

9.30 Fargo. (Final, MA15+) Lorraine pays a visit. Dot prepares biscuits.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 All Those Things We Never Said. (Premiere, Ml) 12.10 Vienna Blood. (Ma, R) 3.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.35 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 40.

Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades.

From Sydney Showgrounds Stadium.

10.00 MOVIE: The New Mutants.

(2020, Mhlv, R) A group of young mutants is held for psychiatric monitoring in an isolated hospital. Anya Taylor-Joy, Blu Hunt, Maisie Williams.

12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 2. Highlights.

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

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted

by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 4.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) There is an explosion at a wedding ceremony.

12.00 Family Law. (Ma, R) The lawyers represent a mail-order bride.

1.00 Black Widow: The Killing Of David Jackson: Part 1. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 2.

2.00 Destination Australia: Cocos Keeling Island. (R) Presented by Jo-Beth Taylor.

2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Explore TV: Norfolk Island. (PG, R) 5.00 9News Early.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 Gladiators. (PGv) In the third heat, four new contenders take on the gladiators for a spot in the quarter-finals.

8.55 FBI: International. (Return, Mv) The team investigates when an American police detective is murdered in Paris while looking into a US company suspected of selling illegal weapons in France and the Middle East.

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

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

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. 10.05 Killing Eve. 10.50 Would I Lie To You? 11.20 Louis Theroux: A Place For Paedophiles. 12.20am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.45 Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 2.40 ABC News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Front Up. 12.10pm The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. 2.30 States Of Undress. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Counter Space. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Reservoir Dogs. (1992, MA15+) 10.25 MOVIE: Dark City. (1998, M) 12.15am The Bad Kids.

2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Day 4. 5pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4. 10.00 Midsomer Murders. 12.10am Madam Secretary. 1.10 Manifest. 2.05 Golf. 2023 Cathedral Invitational. Highlights. 3.05 Skippy. 3.30 Seaway. 4.30 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens.

8.00 Becker. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 NBL Slam. 11.30 The King Of Queens. 12.30pm Becker. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Going Places. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Volcanic Odysseys. 7.30 How It Feels To Be Free.

8.35 MOVIE: Quest. (2017, M) 10.25 Bruce Lee: Martial Arts Master. 11.25 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The 400 Blows. Continued. (1959, PG, French) 6.55 Toast. (2010, PG) 8.45 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 10.20 Those Happy Years.

(2013, M) 12.20pm Sunflower. (1970, M, Italian) 2.20 The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 4.05 Hit The Road. (2021, PG, Farsi) 5.50 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 7.30 The Big Chill. (1983, M) 9.30 Joe Bell. (2020, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

8.00 Luxury Escapes. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder.

9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Pawn Stars. 10.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 2. 3pm Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 40. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades.

7.35 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Beach Cops. 10.30 Surveillance Oz. 11.00 Late Programs.

Noon MOVIE: Pokémon: Giratina And The Sky Warrior. (2008) 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House.

3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 Tennis.

Austn Open. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Lord Of War. (2005, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld.

Midnight Under The Dome. 1.00 Love After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs.

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Thursday, January 18 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Muster Dogs. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Flyways: The Story Of Migratory Shorebirds. (R) 2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable.

(R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour.

(R) 9.20 World’s Most Secret Homes. (R) 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG, R) 11.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. (PGavw, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust.

(R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 The Supervet.

(PGa) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 10. Highlights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 9.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Morning session. 11.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies.

Day 2. Late afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 5.

3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 5.

From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Farm To Fork.

(R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 The Yes Experiment. (R) 10.30 GCBC. (R) 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 2.00 To Be Advised.

3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Marble Bar, Western Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Laura Tingle.

8.00 Grand Designs Transformations. A bush block is transformed.

9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG) Part 3 of 3. Martin Clunes concludes his epic journey across the Pacific by heading to Guam.

9.50 Fake Or Fortune?

Landseer. (R) Part 3 of 4.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 Finding Alice. (Ml, R) 11.55 Keeping Faith. (Mal, R) 12.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.40 Tenable. (R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Julia Bradbury’s Irish Journey: Dublin. (PGa) Part 3 of 4.

8.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Intruders.

(PG, R) Part 3 of 5. As the ’80s begin, Queen Elizabeth II is confronted by an intruder in her bedroom.

9.25 Culprits. (MA15+) Joe takes matters into his own hands when he realises he is being followed.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 A Class Apart. (MA15+l) 11.40 Pandore. (Mals, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG) A pet flies solo for life-changing surgery.

8.30 MOVIE: The Sapphires.

(2012, PGalsv, R) During the ’60s, four talented Aboriginal singers learn about love, friendship and war. Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy.

10.40 MOVIE: The Eyes Of Tammy Faye. (2021, Mads) The life of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Jessica Chastain.

1.25 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 3. Highlights.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 5.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (Mams, R) Max mandates a personal health day.

12.00 Family Law. (Ma, R) The firm represents a widow.

1.00 Black Widow: The Killing Of David Jackson: Part 2. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 2.

2.00 Destination Australia: Christmas Island. (R) Presented by Trevor Cochrane.

2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Explore TV: Norfolk Island. (R) 5.00 9News Early.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. Part 1 of 4. Graeme Hall goes behind the scenes at Willows, a veterinary hospital in Solihull, England.

8.35 To Be Advised.

10.00 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) Jamie’s team infiltrate a high-tech car smuggling ring. Eddie asks Danny to help her bust a cop impersonator.

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

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

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.40 Bliss. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 Black Mirror. 12.35am Louis Theroux’s LA Stories. 1.35 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets.

5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Front Up. 12.10pm The Tailings. 12.20 The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Counter Space. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (Return) 10.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. Midnight Dark Side Of Comedy. 12.55 F*ck, That’s Delicious. 1.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown.

8.40 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Day 5. 5pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5. 10.00 Poirot. 12.10am Snapped.

1.05 Manifest. 2.05 Gideon’s Way. 3.05 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 3.30 Seaway. 4.30 My Favorite Martian. 5.00 Animal Tales.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The Neighborhood.

8.00 Becker. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Friends. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 11.30 The Neighborhood.

12.30pm Becker. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.30 The Neighborhood.

4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Late Programs.

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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Paris Can Wait. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.30 The Kid. (1921, PG) 8.30 The Mouse That Roared. (1959) 10.05 Kodachrome. (2017, M) Noon Bellbird. (2019, M) 1.50 Toast. (2010, PG) 3.40 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 5.25 Diana. (2013, PG) 7.30 Radioactive. (2019, M) 9.35 Recon. (2019, MA15+) 11.25 Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. (2016, MA15+) 1.30am Late Programs.

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9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 12. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory. Highlights.

8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman.

10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 Bondi Rescue. 9.00 Soccer. AFC Asian Cup. Group stage. Australia v Syria. Midnight I Fish. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Stories From The Land. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Volcanic Odysseys. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Crocodile Dreaming. 9.05 MOVIE: Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

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8.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 8.30 Pre-Game Show. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 10.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 3. 3pm Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.30 MOVIE: Anger Management. (2003, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

Noon MOVIE: Pokémon: Arceus And The Jewel Of Life. (2009) 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House.

3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 Tennis.

Austn Open. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Hot Fuzz. (2007, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld.

Midnight Under The Dome. 1.00 Love After Lockup. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

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On The Soapbox Leigh McCready

Not in our National Parks Intrepid Travel.

These companies have invested in ecotourism operations in national parks, including in the Scenic Rim and on Hinchenbrook Island. In February 2020, the Queensland Government announced that CABN was the preferred proponent to develop the Cooloola Great Walk.

This development has permanent infrastructure for private, commercial use at five sites. These sites include some of the most ecologically sensitive and socially important locations in the National Park.

Since the details of the CABN proposal have been made public, questions have been raised about whether this development is appropriate for our National Park and the neighbouring Great Sandy National Park.

The big question is: is it acceptable for commercial development to take place in national parks at all? The campsite in Noosa Shire, for example, is one of only two in the world’s sensitive everglades systems.

I take the view that allowing National Parks to be enjoyed is beneficial for all Queenslanders and visitors - helping us to connect with the natural environment.

However, opening these often fragile lands should be managed by government on behalf of taxpayers, not by private companies making profits for shareholders.

Some people believe that government can never do as good a job managing tourism operations as private business. I see their point, but the difference is that in National

Parks ecotourism projects should be publicly owned and run in the interests of the land, the environment and the community, not a private company.

If the Queensland government retains the ownership of ecotourism projects, revenue generated can be directed back to the National Parks.

Additionally, running these projects within the Queensland Government reduces the information about developments being kept secret due to “commercial-in-confidence” justifications.

While the privatisation and development of the Cooloola Great Walk rests currently with State and Federal Government (Native Title) processes, if approved it will come to Noosa and Gympie Councils as a Development Approval application. Some 15,000 petitioners to the Queensland environment minister are hoping it does not get to that stage.

Finally, I say from my Soapbox, let’s do the best by our National Parks by building ecotourism projects alongside them, not inside them. With only five percent of our land set aside for Nature, I don’t think this is too much to ask.

Leigh McCready.

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A little over five per cent of Queensland is designated national park, the lowest in Australia and a tiny proportion compared to other states and territories.

Given that, you’d think that we in Queensland would put in a greater effort to retain our parks in a pristine, wilderness state.

But it was the Bligh Labor government back in 2010 who decided ecotourism within and adjacent to national parks would be a good idea.

One of the eco-tourism developments was to be the Cooloola Great Walk, which begins in the Noosa Shire. It’s about 100 kilometres long walk, has four camping areas and takes five days for trekkers. It’s a stunning walk, linking the Noosa North shore to Rainbow Beach via the eastern high dunes, the upper Noosa River and Poona Lake.

Following the announcement in 2010, $1.35m was spent to open the walk and in 2013 the Nature Conservation Act was amended by the Newman LNP government, allowing private development in national parks.

In the years since, the push towards private ownership of ecotourism projects in National Parks has grown. By 2017, former Labor Tourism Minister Kate Jones would remark that “Queensland is not cashing in on (its) stunning destinations”. Companies in other States are now looking to develop Queensland’s national parks.

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Claire Bickle at the Queensland Garden Expo. 289609 “Gardening is a life skill – one in which people can upscale.

“Some people come here to the Expo and travel around from one stage to the other over each day.

“This event gives you all of that about learning. Instead of going to Bali for a holiday, think about the Garden Expo and then invest the money you have back into the garden.

“We’ve all had our ups and downs as we go through life.

“You don’t have to spend $100 at a nursery every week to have a great garden. You don’t need a $10,000 landscape plan.

“You can do it with a couple of pots on your veranda, a few cuttings, some indoor plants, pot plants on your windowsill.

“Concentrate on everyday plants rather than the exotics. Grow the things that you want to eat.

“All of the herbs, spring onions, lettuce, asian greens, rocket – and they can all be selfsown.

“In a cooler climate such as in Hobart, the gardens are all asleep in winter but stunning in summer.

“Up here in the sub-tropics, there’s no sleeping – no downtime. We can enjoy them 24/7.’’

Claire, who lives in Brisbane’s outer west, said that during the Covid pandemic they dug up the front garden.

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ing enthusiasts the chance to gather inspiration for their own gardens, learn about new plants and gardening techniques, and get advice from the 360-plus exhibitors.

With the Nambour Showgrounds covering more than seven hectares, there are about 50,000 plants on sale each day and Australia’s largest gardening speaker program.

A highlight of the 2023 event was the inaugural Poultry Spectacular - a chance for poultry breeders across the country to come together and benchmark their birds.

Along with birds on display, several respected judges spoke during the event, sharing their knowledge of all things poultry.

Chief steward at last year’s event Rob Leck said more Australians were keeping chickens as it allowed them the benefits of having fresh eggs while enjoying the relaxing company of chooks in their own backyards.

Chickens can also be especially beneficial for gardeners – they help control pests by eating insects, weeds, and garden scraps and their droppings enrich backyard soil.

When it comes to keeping chickens, there’s a lot to cover - from choosing the right breed either for egg-laying or showing, as well as other considerations like coop design, and what to feed them to keep them happy and healthy.

The expo will once again be hosting the Nambour Floral Art Group’s annual competition.

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Now it has evolved from a big vegie patch to a perennial fruit forest, through a mixture of permanent planting, with a touch of the Mediterranean.

“We have made the front garden our outside room. There is stone fruit, rosemary, a native bee hive, and my new favourite is hybrid flowering aloe vera in small, medium and large sizes.

“They are drought tolerant and flower from autumn to spring.

“I love them. The bees love them and so do the honey eaters.’’

Claire said the grow-your-own trend was still strong due to the number of people working from home.Indoor plants are a cheap way to carry out some interior styling.

Claire’s tips if you are conscious of money, are first and foremost: Don’t let go of the garden.

“It’s an investment in mental and physical health, as well as learning.

“Have a vacation in your garden.

“People want to know what they’re putting in their mouth. Is it organic? How about the food miles?

“Growing your own is still strong. All that gardening we did in 2020 – let’s get back into it.’’

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And there are some exciting new features planned to celebrate the anniversary from 4-7 July.

To say the Expo has grown over the past four decades is a huge understatement.

The event has come a long way from its roots as a modest car boot sale in 1984, now attracting close to 40,000 visitors.

How it has captured the attention of gardeners not just on the Sunshine Coast but throughout Queensland and nation-wide is an amazing success story.

Part of the secret is that it offers something for everybody, whether a keen gardener or newcomer.

At the 2023 Expo we were fortunate enough to interview gardening identities Costa Giorgiadis, Claire Bickle and Phil Dudman.

“Get back into your garden,” was the message shared by these three wonderful people.

Claire spoke about finding the balance between the edible gardens many planted during the Covid pandemic - and perennials - to make gardens more manageable.

She highlighted the cost effectiveness of gardening and that it’s something we all have access to - even during more economically challenging times.

Costa’s interview started by acknowledging that many of us participated in horticultural therapy during the Covid pandemic - without really realising.

He shared his thoughts about the values of sustainability versus the value placed on economic growth and convenience - and how the latter can often have a devastating effect on our environment for generations to come.

And Phil reflected on the incredible work of the remarkable Lismore community - his home town - that is on the road to recovery following the devastating floodwaters of the previous year.

He spoke of the fertile soil and what a magnificent place Lismore is - to be remembered for much more than the town that was flooded.

There were so many topics covered. In this role of reporting on people On The Land it is so rewarding to be able to speak with so many advocates of life and gardens, and to share their stories, aspirations and strategies for sustainable, joyful living.

HOLIDAY IN THE GARDEN For Claire Bickle, gardening is something people can do if they invest a little time and money on something that makes good economic sense as well as result in an improved lifestyle and well-being.

“We’re going back to the dig for victory thing,’’ she said, “ ... of growing your own fruit and vegetables.

“Gardening is the answer to everything. You can do it on the cheap, you can go there without spending a fortune.

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Organised by the Floral Art Society of Queensland in conjunction with the expo, members of the society will be accessible to answer any questions.

Each year, entrants are given a theme on which they are asked to create amazing works of art.

Designing under strict competition criteria in one of several classes, the participants will compete the day before the Expo opens.

There will be a variety of creative arrangements of flowers on display each day in the Main Pavilion.

The Giant Kitchen Garden, which is put together each year by local volunteers from gardening and permaculture clubs across the Sunshine Coast, is also always a crowd favourite.

Visitors can get ideas for their own at-home vegie gardens, learn about different produce varieties, and experience first-hand how a well-designed and maintained kitchen garden can be both beautiful and productive.

The Cook’s Garden Stage is an amalgamation of gardening, cooking, and the sense of togetherness it fosters.

The Giant Organic Kitchen Garden is a centre of green living and sustainable practices.

Permaculture and organic gardening experts are readily available to provide invaluable insights.

The Kids Garden Patch offers an abundance of activities, including kids’ crafts and seed planting.

The free playground comes complete with a giant slide, a jumping pillow, and a merry-goround.

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Together with special guest Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis, other regular speakers include Sophie Thomson, Jerry ColebyWilliams and Millie Ross from ABC Gardening Australia as well as the Sunshine Coast’s own celebrity chef, Matt Golinksi.

About 65 percent of visitors who attend the Expo come from outside the region – which equates to a direct economic impact of more than $10 million to the Sunshine Coast.

Tickets will go on sale in early February 2024.

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Peregian Nippers experienced their first mini-carnival for the year last Sunday as the fledgling surf club continues to build up its members.

As the youngsters learn the skills they need to be safe in the surf and eventually learn to keep others safe, adult are signing up to become lifesavers and volunteers at the Peregian Beach Surf Club.

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Peregian Nippers experienced their first mini-carnival for the year last Sunday as the fledgling surf club continues to build up its members.

As the youngsters learn the skills they need to be safe in the surf and eventually learn to keep others safe, adult are signing up to become lifefor breaches of its Quarry Management Plan dust problems in the area, plus it seeks their suburbia. We didn’t go there to have it inflicted

By Margaret Maccoll savers and volunteers at the Pere(QMP). thoughts on the best way to address commu- upon us. If you think of 200 trucks a day, that’s More than 20 hinterland residents are acting fairly disruptive. It’s not consistent with the At a roundtable meeting last Friday Coun- nity concerns. gian Beach Surf Club. as secret agents as they gather evidence for cil announced quarry operators Cordwell Mayor Clare Stewart said residents were idyllic life you want to take up.”

Quarry quandary Noosa Council to back up its legal case against

Resources had been issued a further $27,000

best placed to describe the environment, noise

Ms Bonsall recalled a recent incident where

residents have volunteered to complete a 30-question survey. It asks them to detail the current environment, the nature of the impact of more than 200 truck movements daily,

the community because of the impact of the trucks.

“It’s ruined paradise,” she said. The majority of us went to live in Kin Kin to get out of

Ms Bonsall said the community was appreciative of the effort being put in by council and Ms Bolton.

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operators of the Kin Kin Quarry.The quarry op- in fines, bringing the total over the past four impacts and other amenity issues which relate a mother taking her young children to school For more on the nippers erates under a legal license but residents say months to $80,000, none of which has been directly to the quarry’s truck movements.Kin over the range was forced to swerve over to the increased truck movements to more than 200 a paid.

Kin Community Group president Jan Bon- edge of the road when she met a truck on a carnival see pageday 41 to and from the quarry is threatening their To assist in preparing Council’s legal case, sall said depression and anger were rife in corner. “She’s terrified,” she said. lifestyle, businesses, mental health and safety on the road.

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It’s A Chorus Line It’s one singular sensation. A Chorus Line is taking centre stage at The Events Centre, Caloundra this February.

This stunning new production of a timeless classic will capture the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Be captivated as this musical spectacular explores the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, set to one powerhouse musical number after another.

Featuring memorable musical hits including “What I Did For Love”, “One”, “I Can Do That”, “At The Ballet”, “The Music and The Mirror” and “I Hope I Get It”, a brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance and compellingly authentic drama, A Chorus Line was instantly recognised as a classic.

Coastal Theatre Collective presents this production with a stellar line-up of local Sunshine Coast talent and creatives, and stars James Millar, graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and a recipient of a Best Leading Actor Helpmann Award, four Green Room Awards and a Sydney Critics Award.

Don’t miss this ground-breaking, Pulitzer Prize-winning concept musical which set a new standard for Broadway and remains relevant, poignant, provocative and explosively entertaining in 2024.

Venue: The Events Centre, Caloundra When: Wednesday 7 February – Saturday 10 February at 7:30pm and Saturday 10 February at 3pm Tickets: $59 Bookings: Call 07 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au

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Nature well expressed in Roger’s art Landscape artist, Roger Callen, has had a lifelong interest in drawing and landscapes, which first led to a career in earth sciences.

Roger, 80, has always and still closely considers the contrast between the way humanity views the world and the way nature works.

“We live in a world of our own construction, imposing that on the natural world in ways that the natural world would never express it,” he says.

Describing himself as a nature lover and “greenie”, Roger’s art reflects those interests.

He particularly has a love of textures and colours in rocks and plants, and of fossils and minerals.

‘The World is a Strange Place’ is the title of his exhibition, consisting mainly of his abstract works, opening on January 27 at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery.

The Beerwah-based artist’s work ranges from realist to expressionism and abstract. He uses mainly watercolour and oil paints on a variety of surfaces, mainly paper and canvas, and often includes collage and sculptural elements.

Born in Scotland in 1943, Roger lived on the chalk downs of Kent UK as a boy and moved to Adelaide with his parents in 1954. He now lives with his wife Rosa at Beerwah.

An exhibition by landscape artist Roger Callen will be displayed at Pomona Railway Station Gallery.

Roger’s professional art practice began in 2010 with art courses by Megan Shelton, Sonja Georgeson, and others on the Sunshine Coast. There was a strong family interest in art, with both a brother and daughter being professional artist.

Also a published poet, the Pomona exhibition will be Roger’s 15th (mainly in SEQ). He was a finalist in the Brisbane Contemporary

Art Awards in 2017, 2018, 2019, Sunshine Coast Council’s Local Artist Local Content Prize, and Corangamarah Art Prize (Victoria) and is represented in private collections.

The volunteer-run Pomona Railway Station Gallery is at 10 Station St, Pomona. Opening hours are 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday; 10am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday.

The Musical Theatre Holiday Intensive (MTHI) is celebrating five years on the Sunshine Coast, with a youth holiday program, designed for aspiring young performers led by industry professionals, at Mountain Creek from 15-18 January.

The Musical Theatre Holiday workshop is designed exclusively for talented and passionate teenagers which invites them to step into a world of creativity, expression, and performance as we ignite their love for musical theatre.

Over the course of this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore the magical realm of Broadway through engaging classes, intensive training sessions, and collaborative rehearsals.

The workshop is led by Libby Hendrie and Riley Cope, two Sunshine Coast performers and arts practitioners.

MTHI offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft, ensuring a wellrounded experience for every participant.

“From iconic show tunes to contemporary Broadway hits, you’ll master vocal techniques, sharpen your acting skills, and unleash your dancing potential,” a spokesperson said. “As you immerse yourself in the electrifying world of musical theatre, you’ll also forge lasting friendships with like-minded individuals who share your passion for the stage. Whether you dream of performing on Broadway or simply want to hone your talents, MTHI is the ultimate destination for aspiring young stars. Join us for an unforgettable journey of artistic growth, and boundless joy at MTHI’s Musical Theatre Holiday workshop.”

MTHI runs from 15-18 January, 9am3pm daily at Mountain Creek for ages 7 - 17. Cost: $250 There will be a showcase performance free for friends and family to attend on Thursday 29 January at 1.30pm.

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Museum holiday events There’s plenty to see at the Queensland Museum in South Brisbane and Queensland Rail Museum at Ipswich these school holidays for those venturing outside the shire over the final week of the holiday break.

Queensland Museum events: Jurassic World by Brickman® - open Friday 12, Saturday 13, Wednesday 17, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 January Get ready for an immersive adventure like no other as Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught re-imagines Jurassic World, the blockbuster franchise from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, in the largest LEGO® brick exhibition in Australia.

Featuring large-scale dinosaurs, props, scenes and activities made from over 6 million LEGO® bricks. Relive the magic of beloved stories and characters from the Jurassic World franchise, as you embark on a thrilling journey across the Isla Nublar.

Bug Fair - 18-19 January From bees to bugs, butterflies and beetles expect a hive of activity across two jam-packed days to celebrate Queensland Museum’s newest exhibition Insect Agency. You will find pop-up talks, live insects, roaming entomologists, demonstrations, AR/VR activities and the chance to meet Queensland Museum’s very own Entomology team.

Daily Discoveries - 11am and 2pm daily Hear extraordinary stories and facts as we focus on something special in the Discovery Centre, including our remarkable Australian native animals, amazing objects and stories from our collection at the Discovery Centre, Level 4.

Science Bar at SparkLab - various times daily Get up close with live science experiments and demonstrations where the audience gets to ask questions, predict outcomes and direct part of the investigation. These drop-in Science Bar programs are short, intimate experiences that are tailored to the audience.

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Get ready to meet Thomas the Tank Engine and Sir Topham Hatt in person. This fun filled, family event celebrates the joy of colour. Expect plenty of colourful, family friendly activities including live shows, carnival rides, face painting, Thomas play pit, huge model railway, colouring-in, arts, crafts and an indoor playground.

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Puss in Boots is a magical pantomime for all the family.

Family holiday fun at Puss in Boots Puss in Boots offers holiday family fun.

Our annual Pantomimes have become an anticipated, much loved Summer tradition at Noosa Arts Theatre, and this year is as bright and joyous as ever How can a cat with magical boots help a young boy overcome insurmountable odds to marry his true love?

Find out in the fun, family pantomime, Puss in Boots, staged at Noosa’s community theatre these Christmas holidays.

The colourful production is a collaboration between Noosa Arts Theatre and high-profile youth theatre group Little Seed.

Noosa Arts Theatre has been entertaining the Noosa community since 1970 and Little Seed is renowned for its quality productions in diverse settings, such as performing Shakespeare’s plays in the Botanic Gardens amphitheatre.

Directed by the talented Little Seed founder Johanna Wallace, this traditional pantomime encourages audience participation and includes classic archetypes of the young lovers, the evil demon, the beautiful princess and more.

Theatre veterans Lorraine Bates (Hyacinth), and Mal Favanger (Oddjob) join the all ages cast to bring this adventure to life. Cheer for our hero, Tom, played by Fletcher Addison, his two sidekicks Dick (Alfie Griffen) and Harry (Zoran

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Vuk Roki), and his magical cat, Puss (Little Puss - Kara Hawkes, and Big Puss - Winter Kerr). Boo the dastardly villain, Demon Donella, played

by China Wallace. Will goodness prevail? Come along to see how this tale, filled with twists and surprises, turns out in the end.

This is live theatre at its riotously fun and interactive best.

Puss in Boots tickets are all $20. Wonderful memories are made when children get to meet

and have photos with costumed cast members after each show.

Puss in Boots is on Saturdays at 11am and 2pm January 6, 13, 20 and Sundays at 1pm and 4pm January 7, 14, 21.

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The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its spectacular coastline and lush Hinterland and those were the images that filled this year’s Top 10 posts on Instagram.

From the beach to the bush – and back again – the favourite spots included Mooloolaba, Coolum and Kawana beach and the Glass House Mountains, as viewed through an airplane window and on a misty morning.

Coolum proved a scenic location with three appearances in the Top 10. But number one was a bit of a surprise.

“Our Top 10 is filled with beautiful images that really showcase the appeal of the Sunshine Coast,” said Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Matt Stoeckel.

“However, it was a winding coastal boardwalk with overhanging pandanus and an ocean outlook that absolutely captured the hearts of our Instagram followers,” he said. “@tomomi_aus_life took the number one photo that attracted over 2600 likes.

I think everyone who saw it probably imagined themselves walking that path, with a beach towel over their shoulder, ready to relax and unwind with a dip in the crystal blue waters.

“It certainly makes me want to head to Dicky Beach!” Mr Stoeckel said.

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Sunshine Coast’s Top Instagram image taken at Dicky Beach, Caloundra by Tomomi.

Figaro, flutes and flowers set to take the stage at The J Expect magic when a trio of best friends (each superlative musicians and entertainers in their own right come together on stage in a two-concert only matinee (2pm) and evening (7.30pm) performances at The J, Noosa on 24 February.

Tickets are selling fast to this Noosa premiere featuring internationally acclaimed flutist Jane Rutter; opera heartthrob bass baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes; and pianist and quick-witted raconteur Guy Noble.

Audiences can expect an up-close, intimate concert featuring highlights from their spectacular careers. Included are best-loved arias from opera and musical theatre, virtuoso flute classics and Celtic and traditional folk songs. Recognisable favourites include music by Mozart, Vivaldi, Rossini, Bizet, Ravel, Offenbach plus Rodgers & Hammerstein and Gilbert & Sullivan.

The concert is themed Figaro, Flutes and Flowers because the trio plays two of the great Figaro arias from Rossini’s The Barber of Seville and Mozart’s: The Marriage of Figaro; Flutes be-

cause Jane is set to play six different flutes and whistles in the concert; and Flowers because many of the pieces reference flowers: The Habanera from Carmen (in which she seductively throws a flower at Don Jose), The Floral Dance (a tribute to Peter Dawson), It Might as Well be Spring by Rodgers & Hammerstein and Vivaldi’s Spring arranged for solo flute to name a few.

Jane describes the irrepressible trio as “quite theatrical” in their performance style.

“Teddy has theatrical, opera and musical comedy flair, whereas Guy and I have instrumental classical prowess mixed together with our cabaret and musical theatre backgrounds,” Jane said.

“Both Teddy and I are belcanto performers.

(Belcanto literally means ‘beautiful singing’, in which the performer follows the narrative of the vocal line of the music.) I play the flute in the French style, in which the instrument is treated as a voice, so flute and voice is a favourite musical combination.

“Teddy is one of the best bass baritones in

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“We are all three of us show-offs, especially Guy and me, so you can expect the unexpected. A bit of fun is when I steal Teddy’s famous Figaro cadenza from Rossini’s Largo al Factotum and extemporise on piccolo… Teddy never knows just how long I will steal this moment, and it always brings a laugh. Guy is simply a brilliant raconteur who is completely at home on stage.

“We all go with the flow, so you can expect quips throughout the concert. All three of us love to include the audience in the musical journey, our intention is for everyone in the theatre to experience a sense of belonging and well-being – for the concert to be like a long musical embrace.”

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“Tourism is one of the key pillars in our Far North economy,’’ Tourism Minister Michael Healy said.

“We are an iconic domestic and international destination with some of the most unique natural attractions on the planet.”

“This is exactly what our operators need up north to get back on their feet and to make up for lost revenue over their peak holiday season,” Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Patricia O’Callaghan said.

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Discounted airfares and accommodation are set to lure visitors back to Cairns as part of the $5 million tourism recovery package to support tourism operators impacted by Tropical Cyclone Jasper and flooding.

The package is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

The Qantas Group has now launched a special sale to encourage Australians to visit Cairns and North Queensland to support tourism operators and local communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Qantas and Jetstar one-way Economy domestic sale fares to Cairns start from $129 and $79 respectively.

The sales include flights to and from most capital cities and intrastate routes for travel from mid-January to the end of March 2024.

Discounted accommodation packages will be available in coming weeks through Qantas Hotels and Holidays, My Queensland and Luxury Escapes.

Negotiations are also ongoing with other aviation and travel industry partners.

“This jointly funded $5 million tourism recovery package aims to keep people coming to the region and provide crucial support to local businesses, local families and the local economy,” Premier Steven Miles said.

“The Australian and Queensland governments are committed to working together to get the Far North’s tourism sector back on its feet.”

“The clear message from tourism operators in Far North Queensland is that the region is open for business,” Federal Minister for Emergency Management Murray Watt said.

“The discounts on offer are substantial and ideal for anyone looking for an exciting or relaxing tropical getaway. They also support the communities of Far North Queensland in their

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Quite out of the ordinary

By Erle Levey To see the full moon rise over the rolling hills to the east gives a sense of wonder. Especially with the blend of man-made sculptures and the beauty of Cooroy Mountain silhouetted against it.

Moon Mountain Sanctuary is like no other.

Lynn and Ron Scott are not just advocates for good design and architecture, they are patrons of the arts, lovers of locally sourced and produced food, passionate about the environment, and about touching the land lightly, so they leave it in a better condition than when they arrived.

They love animals - horses in particular.

But they don’t just care for their herd – the horses are part of the family.

The deck at the front of their home has been purposely designed at perfect head height for their horses to come to the deck in the mornings or afternoons to say hello, be given a scratch and fed a carrot.

That’s where we are - on the deck, enjoying a fresh coffee while discussing architecture, food, music, art and travel.

The herd of horses roam freely in front of us on the 35-acre property. The land slopes down to a spring-fed creek and beyond that the magnificence of Cooroy Mountain.

Around the property are stunning pieces of sculpture ranging from flute-playing or Vespariding figures by Gillian Mark to a dragonfly the size of an ultra-light plane. From works created from recycled car parts by Nick Warfield to a river of steel flowing down the hill. From a life-size cassowary to a Bob Hawke look-alike cockatoo. Towers of stone or a stylised Morris car to depict the ravages of time and family.

Then there’s a hare by Colleen Lavender mounted so that it perpetually seems to be running or hopping in the garden.

Pinnacles reach skyward to reflect the light of the full moon.

Moon Mountain Sanctuary is the result of Ron and Lynn understanding that lives and loves can evolve and become intertwined.

In doing so something truly special can be created.

As well as a sanctuary for animals and wildlife, it is a design hub - to encourage emerging artists as well as provide an exceptional setting to display the works.

One of the aims of Ron and Lynn is to encourage local sculptors, artists and restaurateurs – helping those passionate about their craft to reach others - with design, art and architecture events.

There are also workshops on the care of horses.

Born in Melbourne, Ron went to Albury High School on the Victoria-New South Wales border as, he said, “my Dad shifted around a bit.’’

“I moved to Sydney for uni and never went back. Attained my Bachelor of Commerce and stayed 40 years.

“First up we lived at Balmain. That was for about 30 years ... before it became gentrified.

“It was a beautiful town, the last to get traffic lights. There were some gracious old terraced homes.

“They used to play real music in the pubs.

Those who moved into the area later stopped the music.

“There is not the same charm now.

“The power house was still generating when we were there.’’

It was in this setting that Ron founded Creative By Design which went on to become a national franchise for quality furniture and cabinetry.

Lynn grew up on a farm at North Richmond, in Sydney’s north west, and that is where she started to ride horses.

Her father was in the Navy so she helped her mother run the cattle property.

“I went to uni in the city and studied art but wanted to study vet science.

“In those days it was a huge no-no for women.

“I was awarded a scholarship but my parents were encouraged not to follow it up as it ’wasn’t a career for a woman.’

“Now it is, and most are women.

“It would have crushed me though as you are dealing with some very sick animals.

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“So I studied geography and was a teacher for a while, attaining a Master of Education.’’

Ron’s love of music at a young age would see him hitchhike from Albury to Sydney for concerts.

“That’s when music was music. I would go to Sydney on a weekend to see Billy Thorpe.

And Glenn Shorrock in Melbourne.’’

These weekends away were just a taste of things to come, with Ron travelling extensively - particularly through North America.

Lynn is highly educated in environmental management and has authored many books and won awards on the topic.

She is an avid supporter of rewilding, which is a progressive approach to land conservation.

Both are avid bird watchers and their photos bear testament to many adventures, particularly to the rainforests of Far North Queensland.

They support letting nature take care of itself, enabling natural processes to repair and restore damaged ecosystems and degraded landscapes.

Through rewilding they are creating more biodiverse habitats and Lynn has had the energy lines mapped on their property to maximise where trees and planting should go to ensure success.

“It’s a dual thing,’’ she said, explaining her interest in the natural environment.

“Ron has a love of interior design and beau-

ty created by people but my interest was in beauty created by nature initially.

“Eventually you evolve and intertwine.’’

Part of life is that you see other things your partner is interested in. This includes the art galleries and history in Europe to the understanding of the Australian landscape and the aboriginal art.

“It’s just amazing,’’ Lynn said. “I remember as a kid picking up stone axe heads while Dad would plough the field.

“That gave me an early interest. What we have done is combine our interests.’’

The house, designed by Peter Ireland of Allen Jack+Cottier, is a work of art in itself. Built

by Noosa’s Ron Scholes, it captures the intent of Lynn and Ron perfectly.

It is overlooking the property yet sheltered from the westerly winds by a ridgeline and elevated to have minimum impact on the land.

There are massive areas of glass to bring in natural light and make the most of the outlook, large overhang over the north-facing deck to bring shade in summer and warmth in winter.

Above all, it opens up the view of Cooroy Mountain directly in front, and provides a constantly-changing work of art as the herd of horses move about the property.

Winner of an architectural Good Design Award in 2020, it had a most unusual proposition at the heart of the project.

“I love good design,’’ Ron said. “Put creative people together and it’s the biggest joy.’’

The key, Lynn said, was that with a really creative architect - one that you’ve worked with on a number of projects - you learn to trust them.

“We’ve never double-guessed Peter on his design.

“This home can be confronting. It’s a farm shed. A facade.

“That said, this is a shed that was built on a farm, but once through the front door it virtually explodes with the height of the raised ceilings and you get the whole of the mountain in front of you.

“That was the hard part.

“We left the design to Peter rather than get a second voice … we left the design to him but got involved in the internal fit-out.’’

That’s where patience was needed, Ron said.

“Every single thing you see here is individually chosen. The lights, the door fittings … the whole process needs patience if you want the best outcome.’’

Lynn added: “You cannot hurry the creative process. It’s evolutionary.’’

It’s then you realise how our lives can be dictated by early experiences yet we evolve as we grow.

Lynn noted how wonderful it was that in our youth we could spend so much time dreaming about things.

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“I read National Geographic as a child - that played such a big part. Dad would bring the magazines home.

“I realised there was a big world out there, outside of the North Richmond School. And I wouldn’t have had that exposure otherwise.’’

When Lynn and Ron moved to Eumundi, there was the original house that had been built in 1918, and a tractor shed.

“I wanted a horse arena in a better site, one with better energy,’’ Lynn said.

“So we decided to separate the home and horse shed.

“The shed has been designed so there is little chance of the horses injuring themselves.

There are no stables.

“I’ve had horses since I was young but when you marry and have a career, horses go out of your life for a while.

“On my 50th birthday Ron gave me a horse.

We bought a farm in Sydney to retire that horse, then we got another one.

“Then brumbies, which are rescue horses obviously. Once you get brumbies, if you truly watch them and don’t want to dominate them or ride them, then a different way of handling horses turns up.

“And that’s what happened. We are here.’’

It must be like having dogs as pets. They become part of the family.

“When a horse comes here, they don’t leave,’’ Lynn said.

“We have imported some.

“I’m living my dream. As a child my Dad gave me books about the Spanish horses.

“Suddenly I’m living the dream. The ones we have are from Europe with the true attributes of the breed.’’

Their Eumundi house is designed for its setting and the environment, Ron said.

“We’d been looking for eight to nine years before we bought it. Murray Brown and David Lafferty were very helpful.

“I have the greatest admiration for Murray.’’

For Lynn, it was imperative to retain and reestablish the significant riparian corridors for wildlife.

“Having been a dairy farm, we needed to regenerate the land - get rid of the cattle and introduce horses.

“We understand horses are grazing animals that can move 20km in a day. There are no internal fences other than the mare and stallion yards, so the horses can run.

“They move over the whole property.

“There is no overgrazing. There are areas that they graze and others they leave until the grasses seed and grow back.

“As horse managers, we have to consider that introduced grasses can be too high in sugars, and there was the issue of needing to decalcify the land due to setaria grasses.

“That is a risk for horses.

“It’s about control of grasses.’’

On coming to Eumundi, Lynn said they sat for two years to understand the land.

“All the seven horses by that stage came with me.

“The architect watched the horses. The original fig trees are where they gather.

“We needed a horse shelter. Not a traditional shed.

“Peter came up with a concept of having the tack room and feed room in the middle of the trunk of the “tree’’ and then cantilevered the roof so there are no struts for horses to run into.

“At the same time it was cantilevered enough for the whole herd to shelter out of the sun, the wind and the rain.’’

During their time at Eumundi, no one horse has taken over the territory. There are no bullies in the herd.

“Things are together yet separate,’’ Lynn said, “... retreats have been created.

“The horses are part of the landscape, the house, the family.

“I come from a slightly different position in having wild brumbies. I took those that no-one else could handle. Totally wild.

“It took six months for one to freely come to me.

“It’s a very long journey and you learn to let the horse make the decision. You don’t.’’

When building the house, it was Lynn’s dream to live with the horses, to give them access.

The design is a matter of safety too. They cannot come into the house.

“Peter cleverly designed the verandah.

Where most would put a fence around the house, the only fence is to keep them out of the garden.’’

The garden gives continuity to the old cottage. Birds are attracted. Tortoises come up to it to lay their eggs.

“So many accidents can happen when a horse runs into a fence during a huge electrical storm,’’ Lynn said.

Which is why Lynn and Ron have removed many fences and are working towards a more natural terrain.

“As humans, if we empower the animals we have in our life, to make their own decisions, we empower a relationship on a completely different level.

“The horses choose to come up here in the morning.

“One of the hardest things is that brumbies know wild horse behaviour yet domestic horses don’t. We have removed everything a horse depends on. We’ve changed and removed socialisation away from them, that their domestic life had depended on.

“The psychological damage caused to humans in jail can be the same with horses.

“Wild horses are based on harmony and cohesion, not aggression.

“Life’s a lot better with a harmonious interrelationship.’’

Respecting the wishes of each other is important with horses as well as with humans.

“If you want long relationships you both have to build interests of each other and respect those,’’ Lynn said.

“Ron’s interest is in design, art. He has created this sculpture park.

“He has gone out and sourced them, commissioned them. He is the person who has built the dream here. That’s very important in harmonious relationships.’’

For Ron, there is not one simple answer for

this love and support of art.

He used to travel widely in the US, attend music festivals and visit galleries as well as museums.

“Those days of travel have probably gone.

“Here, I sometimes commission a sculpture to be done of an animal on the farm.

“They’ve all got their own charm … but the scale is getting bigger.’’

As Ron and Lynn say, their goals are not the ordinary, not the safe, not the normal.

“We seek out differences, inspiration, challenges.

“Our goals are not about safe, they are about finding new and different ways to approach art forms, farming, horse husbandry and indeed life.

“Our choices of art forms need to challenge.

We seek out whimsical, the joy, the juxtaposition of the unexpected.

“This also translates to the same search for differences in the life with a wild horse herd.

“Different views on how to live - with our horses allowed the herd to be art in movement.

“The herd freely moves over the farm. Restrictive barriers such as fences are dispensed with and the free movement determines the rhythm of the day, including the human rhythm.

“That vision extends to the trees, shrubs, sedges and grasses.’’

Lynn and Ron wanted to help forge a close relationship with their herd of horses.

In doing so, they have created an artistic environmental wildlife and horse property that demonstrates that it is possible to integrate a working farm with the protection and re-establishment of ecosystems.

Leaving their property, I could not help but be reminded that as you travel through life, it’s quite incredible the way the world opens up to you - if you have the time to stop, to look and to listen.

The people you meet, the stories they tell, the landscapes that you see, the art, the beauty of nature. It helps gain an understanding of the land, the history of the world and the cultures of the people who have trod the Earth.

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Jack are on the prowl Mangrove jack are now very active with the storm activity.

These ambush predators have surprised a few anglers with their ‘smash and run’ feeding technique.

Jacks are more active and often out in the open at night hunting for a feed.

Live baits and soft plastics like the River2sea Chasebaits have gotten job done.

Trolling hard body minnows around the rock Bars of Kauri Creek and the drop offs of Snapper and Carlo Creeks may also connect you with a jack.

Make sure you use quality suspending lures like the Atomic Twitches or Lucky Craft Pointers that are armed with quality hooks.

Flathead are still in good numbers with some monster females feeding on small baitfish and prawns predominantly on the run out tide.

These fish are in the later stages of spawning are really starting to nest up so if you get on to a fish keep working that same area to try an attract big momma.

With the bigger tides this week we should see plenty of predatory fish like tailor queenies and trevally in the Sandy Straights, anglers will be getting a run for their money as reels screamed under the pressure of these speedsters.

Look for the bust ups as the fish feed on the schools of baitfish brought in on the tide.

Casting slugs or soft plastics and retrieving at speed will be your best approach.

Crabs are in good numbers, good size bucks have been enticed into the pots by using mullet or chook frames, soaked in tuna oil.

Remember to mark your floats and a bag limit of 7 per person and a boat limit of 14 no matter how many people are on board.

For those heading south, the Noosa River has been fishing well with some great catches of trevally and tailor.

These predatory fish have been very active around the river mouth, Woods Bays and Munna Point chasing bait brought in on the big tides.

Larger soft plastics have accounted for some nice school jew from the deeper holes up river.

For those that prefer to fish the daylight hours whiting continue to be in good number around the Dog Beach and the Frying Pan. Worms and freshly pumped yabbies are the gun baits.

For the tuna angler, the Mack tuna and occasional long tail have been chopping up in Hervey Bay and the Great Sandy Straights.

Casting slugs like the Halco Twisty, Halco Outcast or the very realistic looking Fish Inc. Flanker sinking stickbait is a great way to target them.

Keep an eye out for bird activity to show you

where the bait schools are these will usually be brought to the surface by the tuna feeding from below.

Another trick is the height that the birds are diving from, if they are diving from a higher altitude the bait is deeper so wait a little longer before you start your recovery, if the birds are diving from lower then pretty much start your recovery just after the lure hits the water.

With these annoying weather condition that northerly will pop up mid-morning so the timing of your trip is important, also if you are in a smaller craft it would be smarter to stay around the local reef rather than venturing too far out.

If you have a larger craft a trip to the Barwon Banks and the reefs off Double Island is worth the effort.

Anglers that have recently fished these areas have landed some outstanding fish like, snapper, pearlies, moses perch, jew, gold spot cod, tuskies, nannygai and red emperor.

On the Beach the Sand Hwy on the Noosa North shore has been manic, with so many 4x4 on the beach it can be very difficult to get to the water just to have a cast.

You are best off fishing the evening or early morning to get the best results.

Tailor are still being taken along with some smaller jew with the best fish taken on slab baits of mullet fillet, tuna fillet or pilchards.

The close gutters have had plenty of whiting and dart in them perfect for the kids to hone their skills on.

If you can get the kids to learn to pull worms or collect pippies you will save a fortune on bait and get them catching more often.

Now for all the latest information log onto www.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 World Noosa, and Northshore Bait & Tackle in Marcoola for all the right equipment, bait and advice to get you catching.

Be sure to follow them on Facebook and remember tight lines and bent spines.

A range of ways to stay fit in Noosa for the month From sport to dancing or walks there’s plenty of ways to get active in Noosa.

SENIORS KEEP FIT We are a friendly group of ladies who keep fit every Thursday at 10am at the Masonic Hall on Moorindil Street in Tewantin. Our class lasts for an hour and coffee afterwards at the Marina is an optional extra. We are currently welcoming new participants for January onwards.

First class in 2024 is Thursday 11 January. $10 per class. For more details call or text Nicki on 0421 751614.

TRY LAWN BOWLS If you are looking for a low-impact, therapeutic exercise that can improve fitness, coordination and confidence, then lawn bowls is the

sport for you.

The Cooroy Community Bowls Club, located at Your Mates Bowls Pub, 5 Opal Street, Cooroy, offers social bowls every Tuesday and Saturday afternoon.

There is no need to book, simply turn up at 12 noon. For further information contact Maureen (club president) on 0419 588 661.

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 customised just for you. Vitality, mobility, stability and longevity are a few of the benefits of buildNOOSA WEATHER FORECAST THU 11TH JANUARY:

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ing 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 0428 799 987.

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 stretching. Learn new dance moves and routines to inspired music. Jazz and Latin style dance keeps the body moving, mind agile, memory working and spirit lifted. Wednesday mornings: 8.45am-10.15am in Tewantin. Phone Margaret for details on 0425 269 988.

INDOOR BOWLS Noosa Indoor Carpet Bowls Club would love to welcome new members to join us each Friday morning at the Leisure Centre in Wallace Drive, Noosaville. No experience necessary and lots of fun to be had. Play starts at 9am till 11am. Please contact Pam 0407 493 402.

NOOSA FOLK DANCERS You’re invited to come and try sessions, first one free. Experience traditional and modern, easy and moderate dances from countries around the world, on Fridays from 10-11.45am at the Catholic Parish Hall, Moorindil Street, Tewantin. We are a 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 0448 621 788 for more.

SUNDAY DANCE Just letting everyone know that Sunday lessons at The Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. Will resume on Sunday 14 January 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. Hope to see you there. Phone Andrew 0429 829 328 or visit andrewsclassdance.com SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA Every Tuesday evening from 7-9.30pm Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. Cost is $4. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing. Come and see if you will enjoy it or phone 0407 456 939.

PICKLEBALL Life begins when you discover pickleball. Make new friends, play indoor or outdoor, and its a sport for all ages eight to 88. Noosa Pickleball Club is hosting beginner lessons, and sessions for all skill levels. Find out more by emailing info@noosapickleballclub.com FITBARRE Classes for adults based on ballet. Improve your posture, tone and tighten your muscles with this total mind and body conditional workout while enjoying classical music. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays 9-10.30am (Intermediate level), Thursday 5-5.50pm (Beginners), Friday 9-10am (All levels) at Performing Arts Factory, 2/6-8 Rene St, Noosaville.

Phone Angelika on 0488 088 633.

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Would you join a choir?

Would you like to sing the divine, healing and challenging harmonies of Choral Music in four or more parts A Cappella?

Selected pieces from the masters of English and European choral music.

Polyphonic Anthems and Masses from a variety of composers.Tomkins, Byrd, Tallis, Victoria, Gibbons, Dowland, Batten, Goss, Purcell.... to name a few, a few madrigals, Taize and Chorales/Hymns, Choir Director Andrew Jemmet (ex Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, UK) will provide clear sound computer files [Finale] for the part you will sing. Good pitch required, some choir/musical knowledge recommended, able to sing with very little or no vibrato, and commitment to practise, so you can fully enjoy the repertoire and experience.

Choir will sing in Tewantin or Cooroy.

Expressions of interest, contact Andrew at andrewjemmet@gmail.com Andrew also directs an A Cappella choir “Good Vibrations” singing mainly “Popular” music in Cooroy on Monday evenings.

If you are interested in joining, the choir starts singing again late January 2024.

Participants will probably have had some choral experience.

Music is supplied with computer sound files.

For more information contact Andrew by email at andrewjemmet@gmail.com Would you sing challenging harmonies in a choir?

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From singing and bush care to service clubs and art, there are a wide variety of groups in Noosa.

CARA AGM

Yandina presents a beach party theme for the first ACMA concert for 2024 on Sunday 21 January. Enjoy popular country music and other upbeat, crowd-pleasing favourites from local artists backed by a great house band. See you at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, 12 noon start. Raffle and door prizes, byo lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry $10. Enquiries 0437 191004.

Cooroy Area Residents Association AGM will be held at 5pm on Tuesday, 30 January at Cooroy RSL, Maple Street, Cooroy. All CARA members are cordially invited to attend. At the meeting, all positions will be declared vacant.

If you would like to nominate for a position, email us for a nomination form.

If you would like to vote, but can’t attend the AGM, a proxy form is available from us via email. RSVP by email to caracooroy@yahoo. com

WOMEN’S SHED

RED CROSS

The next Noosa Women’s Shed meeting will be held at 1.30pm Saturday 13 January at Noosa Seniors (formally Noosa Community Support Centre), 11 Wallace Rd, Noosaville. For more information visit noosawomensshed.com.au

Red Cross Tewantin - Noosa Branch will hold their first annual meeting (held on the third Friday of the month) on Friday 16 February at Tewantin-Noosa RSl at 10am. For more information phone Valerie on 0466 846 110.

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Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary first meeting of 2024 is our AGM, to be held on Friday 2 February at 10.30am at the TewantinNoosa RSL. All members and visitors welcome. Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

Want to make friends and assist the community? We are a small, friendly club who will celebrate our 50th year soon. We need people to assist us with the Noosa Tri later on in the year.

We have varied activities and projects to raise funds to assist the local community. We meet the the Tewantin RSL. Please phone Keetha 0421 250 614 to enquire.

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TENORS AND BASSES - WHERE ARE YOU? In May 2024, Noosa Chorale will perform an amazing choral work - Elijah by Felix Mendelssohn. To sing with an orchestra and a large choir is a real buzz. The Chorale is a non-auditioned community choir. No need to read music, although an advantage. We need more tenors and basses. Rehearsals each Monday night at The J Theatre in Noosa starting 29 January.

Email your interest or questions to us at noosachorale@gmail.com

AIR NOOSA Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch will hold an investment discussion group meeting on Thursday 18 January at 9.30am at Uniting Church, Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach. For further information telephone 0417 431 303 or email airnoosasecretary@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/ AIRNoosa

MALIBU CLUB AGM The Noosa Malibu Club will be holding its 2024 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 7 February, 6.30pm at The Reef Hotel, Noosa Heads.

All members are invited to attend. The February general meeting will follow the AGM. Please contact the Club secretary, Rick Espiner, for further Committee nomination information, if required, on secretary@noosamalibuclub.com. Nominations will close on Monday 29 January.

COMMUNITY GARDEN The Noosa Community Garden is back in full swing attracting a lot of new members. “Our mission is to create a place of positive impact through a community garden in a relaxed, social and sustainable environment through growing together“. Our summer gardening hours are Friday 7.30-10am and Wednesday from 4-6pm, after harvest which is shared amongst the gardeners, we enjoy a chat over a cuppa. Further details please call Erika 0409 300 007.

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP Our Classical Music Group re-commences this year on Thursday 22 February at 2pm to 4pm.

When we start we meet in a private home in Noosaville each Thursday and either watch a Classical Music DVD or listen to Classical Music CDs. There is no charge but I do appreciate a donation of $2 for afternoon tea/coffee biscuits. Please phone Lyn on 5449 0537 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 Tuesday at the Noosa Marina wine bar Tewantin, from 10am and every Thursday at the Boathouse on the Noosa River from 10 am. We also have a monthly

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program of lunches, dinners, picnics, walks and other fun activities. Contact Joan on 0419517869 for more details.

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

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

Visitors welcome.

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

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

ARTS AND CRAFTS Artistic sale: Saturday and Sunday 13 and 14 January, 9am – 3pm - Discover our members’ artworks – Chat to the artists – Browse through our gift shop – A chance to own unique artworks.

Workshops: Shellac, pastel and charcoal with Lizzie Connor: Saturday and Sunday 20 and 21 January, 9 am – 4 pm.

Beginners pottery with Jenny Blyth: fourweek workshop starting Wednesday 7 February for four consecutive weeks, 9 am – 12.30 pm.

Colour knowledge for watercolorists with Jan Lawnikanis: Saturday and Sunday 10 and 11 February, 9 am – 4 pm.

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

MENS SHED Want to join a group of like-minded men for mateship, camaraderie and networking? The Noosa Men’s Shed 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. Membership is $120 per year and application forms are available from the Shed office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 11am at Rotary Lane off Wallum Lane, Noosa Springs.

COMMUNITY UPDATES

TEWANTIN NOOSA LIONS Looking for something exciting and different.

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

VIEW CLUB Noosaville Lunch time View Club supports the education of children through The Smith Family Charity. On the second Thursday of the month we have a Friendship Day where we meet for lunch at various venues. On the fourth Thursday of each month we have our club meeting at the Tewantin RSL at 11.30am with a guest speaker and update on our Learning for Life students. For more information call Wendy Brooks on 0417 267 281

Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels Weekly roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 15 January Monday Drivers: Tony, Darryl, Ray Z, Maria & James, Rosemary, Laguna, Lorraine, Jason, John & Petrinella, Ella & Rachael Kitchen: Geoff, Jenny, Janet.

Tuesday Drivers: Bruce, Paul H, Tania & Friends, Penny, Driver Needed for Run E, Barani & Peter, Carlee & Gordon, Simone, Deidre.

Kitchen: Christine, Ann, Jacinta.

Wednesday Drivers: Martina, Kevin Mc, Alan and Cynthia, Driver Needed for Run E, Elsa, Melody & Kath, Simone, Kevin (end), Paul.

Kitchen: Christine,Jerry,John.

Thursday Drivers: Kyle,Darryl,Driver Needed for Run C, Donna and Julie, Margo and Jim, Kerryn and Stuart, Driver Needed for Run H, Martina, Michael, Sharon and Mal Kitchen: Donal, Sharon, Loz, Claire.

You can also check the roster on our website www.mealsonwheels-tewantinnoosa.org.au If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.

We are looking for drivers and kitchen volunteers.

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Talking Sport Ron Lane

Noosa Outriggers conducted a blessing of their newest canoe as paddling culture dictates they respect the rituals, values and traditions surrounding the canoe.

The canoe named Akuna, which means Flowing Water in our First Nations language, was built in Tahiti, so their Tahitian paddler, Hoani, conducted the blessing.

Club lifting to new heights Weightlifting In a flyer just released we were informed that the Noosa Barbell Club’s weightlifting team, aptly named the Bush Turkeys, embarked on an inspiring journey to compete in the challenging Oly Outback tournament. This tournament which is held in what some team members described as the heart of the Australian outback, is held every two years.

With a total of 25 members competing, these dedicated athletes left what can only be described as a lasting impression: in the process of which they were garnering a remarkable haul of medals. Add to this there was also several personal best performances.

This has been, by our Noosa athletes, an outstanding contributor to fostering a supportive and inclusive weightlifting community. Again, they have shown their constant dedication to the sport. This trip to Miles spanning several hours on the road, demonstrates their resilience and willingness to seize the opportunity, regardless of the distance.

Competing against strong contenders from across the region the Bush Turkeys showcased their exceptional skills and determination on the competition platform. The teams hard work and preparation paid off as they delivered outstanding performances, leaving lasting impressions on both spectators and fellow athletes alike.

The clubs weightlifting prodigies managed to secure an impressive haul of medals across various categories and age divisions: in doing so set new records for the Noosa Barbell club.

For the Turkeys their final medal count was 12 gold medals, 1 silver and1 bronze. The significance of their accomplishments extended beyond mere victories. Personal bests set by the athletes, added to their already remarkable journey. The friendships that were forged, memories made, and the experience left everyone with a deeper appreciation for their shared love of weightlifting.

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immense dedication and it’s truly inspiring to witness their growth. They have flourished both as individuals and as a team: their medals are a testament to their hard work and passion for weightlifting.”

The Noosa Barbell club and its Bush Turkeys are grateful for the support that the club sponsors continue to provide: Chartists, Bendigo Banking Sunshine Coast and CrossFit 4568.

Rugby League With the festive season now out of the way it is time for those who choose to be serious about going in pleasant pursuit of the pill, be they be management staff or players, be moving at full speed ahead. Happy to relate that this is the situation from within the ranks of Noosa Pirates Rugby Club.

From Head Coach Michael Duff comes the word that pre-season, on field training will commence on the 23rd of this month at Pirates Park. He emphasises that all returning and new players are welcome: with social pages carrying the start times. The group of players that participated in strength and conditioning sessions the past couple of months are looking fantastic and ready to hit the ground running.

“We have a couple of trial games pencilled in at home against Fassifern from Ipswich and South Toowoomba, where I will be looking to test the large group of young talent in the top grade. Also, we will be entering men’s and women’s side into the Sunny Coasts 9s competition this year: this is aimed at having a lot of fun and blowing out the Christmas cobwebs” The Pirates are looking forward to the start of training as they have been boosted in the coaching ranks this year. “Anthony Zipf who will be joining me as assistant coach brings a lot of experience to the team. Tim Payne, Phil Bergman and Les Waria are again back as assistance: they were great for the boys last season and they are looking forward to pushing them further in 2024.”

The Reserve grade will see Danny Riddle joined in the coaching ranks by club legend Russ Britten and assistant Ash Davis. “They did

a great job last season,” said the Head Coach, “getting the side into the finals for the first time in several years. With the young talent coming through, I can see this side pushing the likes of Bribie and Stanley Rivers.”

Under 19’s will be coached by Dean Christensen who has previously coached Under 18’s and junior sides with great success: he will continue to be a great benefit for the young sides. The women this year will continue to be coached by Barry Goldthorpe, who has been very successful in the coaching ranks over the past few years. “I am very keen to see what Bazza can do with this side in 2024, as they have gained a few new talented players.”

Outriggers “Lost amongst the excitement of our recent river race was the blessing of our newest canoe,” said club spokesman Colin Jones. “Our paddling culture dictates that we respect the rituals, values and traditions surrounding the canoe. Our new canoe is an OC6 that is 13 meters long, 55 cm wide and weighs 120kg.

This one was built in Tahiti, so it was only natural that one of our paddlers, Hoani who is also Tahitian, conducted the blessing. It was a very special celebration for our club. We chose the name Akuna which means Flowing Water in our First Nation language.”

This tells us that the club is definitely continuing to uphold the age- old traditions of their sport. Conducting such ceremonies as the blessing of the new canoes, goes a long way towards keeping pride and tradition alive and well within the club. To continue traditions is always a big step toward building and consolidation great clubs and crews. We wish them all the very best for the year ahead.

Athletics From the world of our Noosa Athletics, it’s all good news. Head Coach Mick Hooper could not be happier. First of all, the Little Athletics club took an extra week off at Christmas, closed the track off for training, and the support group dug in hard on the raised funds to spend $10,000 on track restoration: restoration that was definitely needed.

Now after a four-week Christmas break, our Little Athletics will be back in competition mode, this Friday night 12 January.

Club squad training is now back in full swing, with our junior Little Athletics eyeing off the Sunshine Coast regional athletics championships, to be held in early February at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

All athletes placing in the top four of each event, will qualify through to the Little Athletics Queensland State Championships. These titles will be held mid- March in Brisbane.

Our senior athletes will be heading to Canberra AIS track for the ACT Open and the U20 championships. These will be held over the Australia Day weekend. These championships will bring together some of the best athletes in the country, looking to gain Olympic and world U20 qualification: on what is regarded as the fastest track in Australia. This will also be great practice for the upcoming Australian Athletics, to be held in Adelaide in April 2024.

In the words of coach Mick Hooper, “We definitely have a very busy summer season ahead.” Good luck to all involved.

Surf Lifesaving This weekend will see Round 3 and 4 of the Nutri Grain Series. Former Noosa competitors Lana Rogers ( now competing for Northcliffe) and Electra Outram (Sunshine Beach) will be competing. With the families both still in Noosa, we wish both athletes the very best.

At present, Electra has a rating of 4th overall; this is a result of a 3rd place in round 1 and 6th in Round 2. For Lana her start was 1st in round 1 and 3rd in round 2.

With the event being held at Maroubra and the weather conditions being so erratic, who knows what lies ahead for both girls. Also competing for Sunshine, in the Queensland Cyclones team will be Dylan Wilson, Niamh Arthur and Zac Heffernan. They will represent their state at this year’s Australian Interstate Challenge.

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Old Phil’s 2024 almanac JANUARY Your old almaniac is a bit slow out of the boxes this year, so with January half over you probably already know that Noosa Council’s “People’s Park” trial in the surf club car park has been hailed as an outstanding success, with police and ambulance services herding dozens of over-sippers into a hessian enclosure out of sight of high net worth revellers parading along Hastings Street. Word on the street is that a sound-proofed “chunder chamber” will be installed for next year at the cost of another dozen parking spots.

But what you will be saddened to hear is of the tragic death of former Noosa Today restaurant reviewer Trevor Pepys, who apparently exploded in a private room at a Bangkok restaurant on New Year’s morning after masterminding a three-day re-creation of his favourite movie, the 1973 bad taste classic, La Grande Bouffe (aka The Big Feast) in which the great Marcello Mastroianni and his mates attempt to eat themselves to death. Typically of Trev, who was completing a year-long world tour, reviewing the great restaurants of the world for a gourmet website, he took the joke too far and expired during dessert after 73 hours of continuous eating. Fortunately, no details are at hand. Condolences to his family and friends, and let’s now move on into the future.

FEBRUARY As election fever heats up around town, a surprise announcement from Barry “Bait-breath” Barramundi (not his real name), 93, who emerges from his wreck of a houseboat hidden in the Everglades to reveal his intention to run for Noosa mayor as leader of the It’s My Bloody River Party. Wading ashore on the mud flats along from Luxury Afloat, he tells a hastilyarranged press conference on the steps of the Pelican Street council chambers: “It’s about time we First Fleeters of Noosa stood up to all these acronyms who want to turn our river into a nanny state. If elected, my policy will be, no rules, no pack drill. What happens on the river, stays on the river.”

MARCH The Noosa Festival of Surfing enjoys a record year despite 14 competitors dying of sunstroke and thirst while carrying heavy longboards across the Main Beach Desert to reach First Point. A spokesperson for the Hastings Street Association says that this should be considered as collateral damage, since the four-kilometre sandbar from boardwalk to tide-line was able to accommodate a record 15 million Cool Cabanas, mostly owned by high yield consumers, over the summer.

APRIL In the wake (literally) of the shock Noosa Council election results, Mayor Barramundi announces the dismantling of the oyster reefs, the downscaling of Maritime Safety Queensland’s operations, the ending of bag limits and the introduction an all-year, all speeds zone stretching the width of the river, from the bar to the Everglades. “It’s every man for himself now,” he told admirers who chaired him into the chambers on a throne fashioned from a tinnie, “just like in the good old days.”

MAY Noosa Council and Tourism Noosa jointly announce a bold new one-event-fits-all policy, as part of the Destination Management Plan to reduce the intrusion of major events. A spokesperson says: “We’ve listened to the residents, we’ve listened to the event organisers and we’ve come up with a brilliant solution that will make everyone happy. For the first half of June, traditionally a low point for visitation, all Noosa events will be conducted simultaneously, with restaurants and bars open 24/7, cultural events held anywhere there’s a door and a few chairs, a family fishing tournament and jet ski races run side by side in the river, the surf festival, ocean swim, outriggers and surf life saving all in together somewhere on Laguna Bay, a hill climb up Noosa Drive to the Reef Hotel, go-karts in the Lions Park and the Eat, Drink and Puke Festival held con-

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The People’s Park.

The inspiration for Trevor’s explosive exit. tinuously throughout. The mayor has advised dissenting residents to “clear out” for the fortnight, offering his houseboat and bush camp to the highest bidder.

JUNE The Noosa Free-For-All Festival is a tremendous success, with fatalities in the single digits and the hospitality industry reporting record revenues, only offset by considerable damage bills. A council spokesman says infrastructure damage all over town should be fixed in time for the summer rush.

JULY Hastings Street remains empty as businesses recover from the NFFAF and realtors report

Storm seas lash Noosa. that their stocks are at record levels as residents make exit plans for quieter beach resorts, like Kuta in Bali or Odesa in Ukraine.

AUGUST An unseasonable Coral Sea low moves south and smashes Main Beach while on the other side of the hill, several Sunshine Beach mansions slide into the sea. The mayor reiterates that there is no such thing as climate change, and the sand at First Point doesn’t move.

SEPTEMBER Nothing happens.

OCTOBER Noosa MP Sandy Bolton is returned by a

healthy margin in the state elections, promising to ban the Free-For-All Festival and restore order to the river.

NOVEMBER Noosa mayor Barramundi is run over by a speeding boat late at night while wading out to his tinnie after a big night at the Royal Mail. His recovery is expected to be long and uncertain.

DECEMBER As the holiday crowds pour into a cyclonelashed Noosa, Mayor Barramundi announces from his hospital bed that he will step down from all duties at the end of the month, offering best wishes to his successor, whoever she may be.

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PROPERTY NEWS

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR 2024?

PROPERTY MATTERS ERLE LEVEY THE way you start a new year can help determine the way it turns out.

So, let’s see what 2024 brings.

First auction listed in Noosa is a twobedroom, two-bathroom, one-car apartment 1/81 Noosa Pde, Noosa Heads.

Set for auction at 12pm, Saturday, 13 January, with Leigh Vercoe and Chris Kazal of Laguna Real Estate, it is a single-level, ground-floor apartment in a complex of seven with access to the waterways.

It offers two bedrooms, near-new ensuite, modern kitchen, spacious openplan living and dining with good indoor/ outdoor flow.

Fitted with split system air-conditioning and fans throughout, large windows provide lots of natural light and coastal breezes.

Outside, is a large, beautifullymaintained and secure courtyard, as well as single lock-up garage with auto door opener.

The small complex of seven features an in-ground swimming pool.

For Leigh Vercoe, the big bonus is there are no stairs to negotiate, which can be a big ask these days.

“It’s a ground-floor floor apartment and the location virtually opposite Quamby Place is perfect - half-way between Hastings St and Gympie Tce. “It’s tidy, modern, well-maintained and has an exclusive-use courtyard.’’

Leigh has been familiar with the apartment over a number of years through the Laguna holiday bookings and said that as a rental it has always been popular with guests.

For the owner-occupier, the small complex brings with it lower body corporate fees.

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A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 25 Currawong Cres, Peregian Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 27 January, at 1pm. 380189

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 30 Seafarer Ct, Castaways Beach, is set for auction at 12pm Friday, 19 January. 380189 watercraft onto the canals and river.

LUXURY BY THE BEACH An immaculately-maintained, four-bedroom house with pool at Peregian Beach is listed for auction on Saturday, 27 January.

Tracy Russell of Tom Offermann Real Estate takes the property at 25 Currawong Cres to the market at 1pm on the day.

Built by the owners 17 years ago, Tracy said, it was in an elevated position with hinterland aspect and 400m to the beach.

“With a modern, contemporary aesthetic, there is a tropical feel to it.

“It features big garaging, open living, pool and lavish pavilion.’’

From the undercover walkway, banks of tinted glass doors reveal a breezy leisure space with bluestone floors that have underfloor heating in the downstairs living space and all bathrooms.

Upstairs, there are polished blackbutt floors, multiple high-ceilinged entertaining spaces, and a fireplace set upon a polished cement plinth.

There is ducted air-conditioning throughout and the easy access to outdoors including undercover terraces

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which entirely wrap the south and west sides. A terrace on the north side is off the lounge.

The super-sized L-shaped kitchen with picture sliding windows and magical views such as Mt Tibrogargan, sports spectacular polished concrete topped cabinetry, including an island/breakfast bar. It features top-end appliances such as a gas cooktop with teppanyaki grill.

Upstairs, the king bedroom suite has a fashionable walk-in robe and ensuite with free-standing bathtub, stone and polished concrete topped two-basin cabinetry, travertine tiles, and rain head drencher showers. Adjacent is a study or extra bedroom, also a powder room.

Downstairs, the queen bedroom has a custom timber bedhead and wall of timber built-in robes, an ensuite and access to the pool terrace.

Two additional bedrooms with builtin robes have access to a north-facing undercover rear terrace.

There is abundant storage thanks to the laundry, adjacent store room, under the stairs and in the oversized garage which

also has racks for surfboards.

MOUNTAIN RETREAT With spectacular views of Cooroy Mountain to the north, a five-bedroom house on 6811sq m at Eumundi has no sooner been listed by Alisa Wythes of Hinternoosa than it has gone under offer.

Complete with separate studio, the house at 15-17 Capricorn Court features three bathrooms, four-car garaging and marketed at offers over $1,995,000.

Within a sealed cul-de-sac, the property features meticulously-manicured lawns with a sense of space and privacy.

The gated driveway opens to the singlestorey home with spacious layout and distinct living areas that flow together.

Expansive windows throughout the home frame the mountain backdrop, bring the outdoors in as well as natural light.

The large entertainment pavilion is ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining.

As well as the five well-appointed bedrooms and three bathrooms, there is a separate studio being utilised as a home gym.

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A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, four-car house on 6811sq m at 15-17 Capricorn Ct, Eumundi, is under offer after being listed for sale at offers over $1.995m. 380189

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car apartment 1/81 Noosa Pde, Noosa Heads, is set for auction at 12pm, Saturday, 13 January. 380189 spring-fed bore and 6.5kw of solar plus CCTV security system.

Alisa has been inundated with interest and offers on the property.

It’s what people seem to want ... a beautiful home on a level property that offers privacy as well as quality position.

Interest has been from Brisbane, Adelaide and Noosa hinterland.

“It appeals to a broad audience,’’ Alisa said, “ … a level block for empty nesters but perfect for families too. And then add that mountain view.’’

There is a real tightness of listings of such properties but Alisa has one coming to the market at Lake Macdonald.

A clear and level block of just over an acre with a four-bedroom, two-bathroom brick home on it.

There is a good shed, dual road access

and will appeal to families as well as retirees. It will be listed at offers over $1.195m.

MAGNIFICENT FAMILY HOME A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, twocar house with pool at 30 Seafarer Ct, Castaways Beach, is set for auction at 12pm Friday, 19 January.

David Conolly and Mike Hay of Century 21 Noosa are marketing the magnificent family home, perfectly positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and a short walk from the beach.

A stunning kitchen is highlighted by on-trend cabinetry, statement fixtures and feature lighting. There is a breakfast bar and island, quality appliances and dining space opening out to the covered patio.

There is a rumpus room and separate lounge. The main bedroom suite enjoys

a walk-in robe and an ensuite, as well as direct access to the outdoors.

The guest bedrooms benefit from built-in robes and there’s a well-appointed main bathroom complete with a separate bath, shower and water closet for functionality.

The private backyard features established gardens and a sparkling pool plus a sun-soaked entertaining space.

AUCTION ACTION SATURDAY, 13 January Noosa Heads 1/81 Noosa Pde: 2 bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 12pm, Leigh Vercoe 0456 110 383 Chris Kazal 0402 833 303 Laguna Real Estate FRIDAY, 19 January Castaways Beach 30 Seafarer Ct: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, 12pm, David Conolly 0438 259 956 Mike

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Noosaville 4 June Cres: 4bed 2bath, 2car house, pool, 11am, Zoe Cooke 0428 329 291 Tom Offermann Real Estate 10-12 Ann St: Vacant 1173sq m block ,12pm, Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770 Tom Offermann Real Estate Peregian Beach 69 Podargus Pde: 4bed, 2bath, 3car house on 1200sq m, 10am, Tracy Russell 0413 319 879 Tom Offermann Real Estate Tewantin 1/1 Werin St: 3bed, 2bath, 3car freestanding lakefront residence, 3pm, Patrick Sherwood 0413 889 130 Clare Sherwood 0402 903 733 Tom Offermann Real Estate. ●

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Calling aficionados of the early 80’s architecture and

Greeted at entry by a floor to ceiling 7-metre glass void

renovators – you are going to fall in love with this

setting the tone for what is quite the step back in time,

charming architecturally designed and solidly built

you cannot help but fall more than a little in love with

510m2, exuding the wonderful warmth and character of

this faded beauty, which can be cosmetically enhanced

its era, as well as providing clear potential to reimagine

and transformed into an absolute stunner once again.

and value-add on this huge 1200m2 double block

Tightly held for over 20+ years, and once occupied

backing onto national park.

by the home’s builder himself, this is a home with an interesting narrative and an exciting future.

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A4 B2 C3 D Auction Saturday 20 January 10am View Saturday & Wednesday 11.00-11.30 Agent Tracy Russell 0413 319 879 tracy@offermann.com.au

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Looking for the silver bullet with an exclusive real

complexes zoned medium density and subject to

estate tour-de-force, to develop and conquer on a

Noosa Council DA approval. This is a stellar address

blockbuster 1173m2 site, on the doorstep of Gympie

with much high-end building recently completed or in

Terrace, a mere 500m to the Noosa River foreshore?

the planning/building stages, so for an astute investor

This is it! Picture poised amongst landscaped gardens,

the opportunity to purchase, develop and conquer in

embracing the full width of the north-facing front

the much-coveted happening location of Noosaville, is

boundary, a substantial residence of contemporary

undeniable. Make sure to seize this opportunity, offers

design, perhaps apartments, townhouse or duplex

considered prior to auction.

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Auction Saturday 20 January 12pm

Agent Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770 eric@offermann.com.au

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1/1 W E R I N ST R E E T, T E WA N T I N

Indulge in breathtaking views from this architect-

living area, leading to a north-facing deck with a plunge

designed home, just a 5-minute walk to Tewantin’s

pool—perfect for entertaining. Discover the pinnacle

town center, restaurants, and Noosa Marina. A quick

of contemporary living in this new, low-maintenance

10-minute drive takes you to Hastings Street and the

haven nestled in a secluded cul-de-sac location.

Agent Patrick Sherwood 0413 889 130 patrick@offermann.com.au

beach. With ducted air, a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and a private lift from the triple-car garage to the

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main living level, this residence epitomizes modern

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11-13 WOODLARK RISE, SUNRISE BEACH

Two prized properties, each held for over 35 years,

crafting your ideal beachside residence in a sought-

are now on the market in one of Sunrise Beach’s

after elevated location. Meanwhile, Number 13, spanning

prime streets. Both lots boast stunning views of the

625m2, features an existing dwelling ripe for renovation

hinterland and stretch to the Coolum coastline in the

or can be cleared for a fresh canvas to create an

south. They’re available as separate titles and will go up

outstanding new designer home. The choice between

for auction on the same day, granting you the option

individual lots or combining them for a total building

to acquire either one or both. Number 11 presents a

area of 1246m2 presents an exceptional opportunity to

621m2 vacant site, offering a pristine opportunity for

create something truly extraordinary.

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6 2 S E AV I E W T E R R A C E , S U N S H I N E B E A C H

Imagine having unimpeded views to the north from

Your destiny is entirely possible when the beach

the headland of the Noosa National Park, sweeping

house is blessed with many of the original classic

north-easterly across Sunshine Beach and the Coral

Queenslander characteristicssuch as white

Sea, and stretching 180-degrees south to Mooloolaba.

weatherboard and shutters; has been loved by the

What about forgetting the alarm and waking to waves

same family for more than 30 years; and is poised in

breaking on the foreshore, grabbing the kids, board and

dunes right on the beachfront of one of the most

pooch and heading 4om via a dedicated access to the

illustrious streets in Sunshine Beach … many say

dazzling white sand and best surf breaks.

Queensland.

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25 C U R R AWO N G C R E S C E N T, P E R EG I A N B E AC H

Imagine a strikingly-cool luxury beach house at

Upstairs, look at the beautiful blackbutt floors, the light

Peregian Beach, perfectly poised mere minutes to toes-

and airy, high-ceilinged, over-generous entertaining

in-the-white-sand, so close to café central in the village,

spaces and the easy access to outdoors including

Noosa National Park on your doorstep and nature’s

undercover terraces which wrap two sides. Overall,

ever-changing visual tableaux of sublime sunsets and

everything harmonises, with calming results and it easily

Coral Sea glimpses, a remarkable back drop. It is where

accommodates large family groups, with a smooth flow

long, sun-soaked summers with friends and family are

from kitchen to living to outside, to keep everyone

de rigueur.

connected.

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48 ELANDA STREET, SUNSHINE BEACH

Wake to the sound of the surf, grab the surf boards,

polished concrete floors which stretch, and thanks to

kids and towels and it’s toes-in-the-sand in minutes.

‘disappearing’ doors, connect seamlessly with a private

Yes, entirely possible from your quintessential

entertainer’s playground on the south-westerly side.

Sunshine Beach haven with its north-easterly Coral Sea

The dazzling pool has a dedicated bar on the one side

glimpses and salty breezes. From the front walkway

of the sun deck, adjacent is a lawn and a garden area,

note the landscaped garden and water feature. Open

also an undercover alfresco terrace suggesting respite

the over-sized statement front door, admire the

for the sun lovers, as well as year-round family fun.

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abundance of space and how natural light drenches the

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12/30 HASTINGS STREET, NOOSA HEADS

Think Laguna Bay and Noosa Main Beach on your

The classic free standing beach houses are on a group

doorstep, famous Noosa National Park with its surfing

title plan which means each owner actually owns the

reserve a boardwalk stroll away and an array of cafe’s,

land they sit upon. A number of the beach houses in

restaurants and trendy boutiques at your fingertips –

the complex have and are being redeveloped into

yes you’re on Hastings Street. Renovated, furnished and

luxury villas and adding further appeal, beach house 12

holiday ready, this classic beach house is primed for

has one of the largest sites – ideal for your future home

family enjoyment and a ready to go income stream.

on Hastings Street.

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8301/5 MORWONG DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS

Ready for summer love with abundant sunshine in

number of apartments in the resort. It is arguably in the

a seaside location, mere minutes to Hastings Street

best position, nearly opposite the resort’s reception,

and the dazzling white sand of Noosa Main Beach?

a short distance from the laneways to all the facilities

How about a sure-fire investment opportunity in the

and is totally private, ostensibly perched in the lush

favourite 5-star hot spot of Peppers Noosa Resort &

rainforest canopy. Open the front door into the entry

Villas?

way and become quickly fixated by northerly light

Picture yourself in a north-facing, totally in-vogue

drenching the indoors. Automatically switch off; go into

apartment in Bayview, the building with the least

holiday mode.

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2 ESPLANADE, NOOSA NORTH SHORE

It’s alluring, casually confident and the ultimate modern

location, expansive glass, natural stone, oak flooring,

beach house, with mesmerising views from Hastings

spectacular finishes and large volumes of luxurious

Street to Double Island Point clearly seen from

spaces.

numerous terraces, luminous pool, heated hot tub,

Surrounded by ocean and national park, walks to

bar, sunken fire pit zone and alfresco bar, mere 20m

Mt Teewah, Lake Cootharaba and birdlife-abundant

to 51kms of white sand - one of the few north-eastern

Cooloola National Park, think best beach fishing, surf

facing properties on the eastern seaboard.

breaks and whale sighting.

Expect masterful design paying a homage to the

A natural beauty. A true diamond.

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Price $7.75M

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5 M U S G R AV E D R I V E , YA N D I N A C R E E K

Mandalay on Musgrave is a world-class, architecturally

Australian lifestyle, Mandalay consists of four pavilions,

designed, veritable lifestyle masterpiece. It is perfectly

connected yet separate, with seamless integrated

positioned on a 4001m2 block with award-winning

indoor/outdoor living oriented to the view.

landscaped gardens to not only highlight breathtaking

Everything about Mandalay on Musgrave is impressive

coastal views encompassing ocean and nature reserve,

from the scale and vision to mesmerising panoramas,

but also to maximise elevation, natural light and privacy,

design excellence and an impeccable lifestyle. It truly

from its prized north-easterly aspect.

stands in a class of its own.

Price $6.25M

An inspired design blends Asian influences with the

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221/61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS

Avenues fringed with gracious palms and gardenia

adjoining dining room has immediate connectivity to

hedges, an amazing centrepiece of a giant Ficus hedged

the expansive undercover terraces, thanks to doors

barrel-like in The Point’s cul de sac is stunning as is

which seemingly disappear. With its idyllic aspect and

the white and green front garden of bulbous fruiting

uninterrupted water and golf course views including

cyads, tropical magnolia grandiflora, tall Bahamas palms

the par 3, 13th green, entertaining on the terrace is a

and agapanthus. Notice how bright light drenches the

breeze from long lunches to sundowners watching the

generous main living room with custom sandstone

local fauna and birdlife on the course.

Price $2.95M View Saturday 12.00-12.30

wall, integrated television and fireplace, and like the

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2101/5 MORWONG DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS

Nature’s canvas, steered by a spectacular watercolour

The luminous quality of the ocean is matched by the

panorama that spreads out before it like an ever-

interior of sumptuous high-end and custom furniture,

changing artwork of the shimmering sand of Noosa

artworks, features crafted to perfection, all fresh and

Main Beach, megawatt-lustrous Laguna Bay, Noosa

exhilarating as an early morning swim.

River waterways, Coloured Sands and beyond, takes

Tall walls of glass seemingly morph in a transparent

centre stage.

fashion from indoors, to massive spirit-stirring terraces,

Be overwhelmed by the star of the show, an artfully

offering multiple entertaining and leisure options, and

assembled, indubitably lavish residence with private lift.

of course multi-million-dollar northerly views.

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44 HOY ROAD, LAKE MACDONALD

Encapsulating all that is wondrous about the Noosa

a wildlife conservation area, renowned for 100s of

Hinterland and located a scenic 10km sealed road

bird species also native fauna. Undecided about the

distance from the shores of the Noosa River, and 15

benefits of the ultimate escape to the country? Think

minutes from Noosa Heads and Noosa Main Beach, is a

along the lines of a substantial architect-designed

magnificent 20.84ha verdant estate, the perfect balance

contemporary residence, to rural pursuits such as an

between vibrant villages, and seaside excitement and

equestrian park. Alternatively, land bank while you think

colour. The potential sub-tropical sanctuary has a

outside the box to possibly subdivide.

200m pathway from the cul de sac to Lake MacDonald,

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Price $6.95M

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3 / 1 8 B R YA N S T R E E T , SUNSHINE BEACH Enjoy the best of Sunshine Beach in this luxurious multi-level villa with stunning sea, sand and coastal views, sun-drenched decks, rooftop terrace and perfect North Eastern aspect to the panoramic of the Coral Sea. It’s impossible not to be impressed at the front entrance, followed by the vast living areas and beyond. There’s a nod to the Mediterranean with banks of sliders and glass louvres, stone benchtops, VJ cabinetry and terracotta tiles, while curvaceous lines throughout suggest art deco.

The beauty of this luxurious residence is matched only by its superb location just 50m to the sand and opposite popular cafes, bars and boutiques. Ideal for holiday letting or a place to call home – the choice is yours!

A3 B3 C1 D Price $4.45M

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2/23 VENTURA STREET, SUNRISE BEACH Do you have an irresistible urge to escape for weekends to the beach where the stoke levels for surfers and wave riders are always high? What about a downsizer 500-metres from early morning beach walks with the four-footer? And many more pleasurable opportunities with a townhouse in a boutique complex representing unbeatable value in a dream location at Sunrise Beach.

Step inside. Upstairs, the generous open-plan living and dining spaces with beautiful, polished timber floors and plantation shutters, afford a seamless connection to the north east-facing undercover terrace. Here a peek of the ocean is possible, and salty breezes and a morning cuppa go hand-in-hand. In a similar fashion on the western side, sliders off the dining and kitchen open to a second terrace.

A2 B2 C1 D Price $945,000

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ASPIRE TO FLAWLESS LIVING PICTURE a playful, punchy, and ever so pretty, gleaming white chic residence to treasure forever. It has a nature reserve backdrop to the luminescent pool and from the front door via the Noosa Leisure Centre and Noosa Library, it’s ten minutes to one of Noosa’s finest natural assets, the Noosa River.

A flawless lifestyle begins with a tranquil location in a quiet cul de sac.

Along the walkway, note the lush courtyard garden ahead and inside the generous hallway thoughtfully executed with details such as a curvaceous wall, VJ panelling and French oak-toned flooring.

Prepare to be inspired! Look ahead as the hallway arches and broadens to reveal vastly impressive, over-generous and sun-drenched open plan living and dining spaces, with oh-so-high raked ceiling and a stunning beach house-inspired aesthetic.

Admire the piece de resistance, a wall of disappearing doors making a seamless connection to the massive undercover alfresco entertaining terrace on the northside. Windows stretching almost the width of the residence on the northwesterly side, this time revealing a super inviting aqua pool with travertine sun deck and a magnificent verdant back drop of the nature reserve. An oasis of calm with manicured lawn on the south side features a kid’s cabana, purpose-built in the style of the residence.

Back inside, also embracing the beach chic aesthetic is undoubtedly the galleykitchen with creamy stone-topped benches including splashbacks and lengthy island breakfast bar, every high-end whizz-bang Bosch appliance and all the latest features desired by a budding master chef. No surprise, entertaining is obviously at the heart of the home.

Off the hallway are four plush carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes. The king looks into the front garden, has a wall of timber-fronted robes, louvres and an on-trend ensuite with stone-topped timber cabinetry, white tile walls and mirrors.

Three bedrooms have built-in robes, two have desks and the main bathroom has a free-standing white oval bath and stonetopped timber cabinetry with two basins.

The laundry and a powder room are nearby.

There are two driveways, one with garaging for two cars and the other is perfect for a boat.

“There’s nothing like enjoying the good life including a nature reserve backdrop adding privacy to the pool area,” comments Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Zoe Cooke, who is taking the property to auction on Saturday 20 January 2024, “also given the proximity

to transport links, schools, cafe/medical/ specialist services, a 10-minute walk or a cycle to the Noosa River.

Facts & Features: Land Area: 600m2 House Area: 210m2 Pool: 3.5mx7.5m; travertine surround & sun terrace About: completely rebuilt/revitalised by talented builder/carpenter Kane Short; interiors - Roki Interior Design Studio; quiet cul de sac; white fences w sandstone feature; looks through to garden courtyard; gracious curved, walls, bathroom tiles, small & large mirrors; VJ interior doors

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& feature walls; linen sheers; french oak flooring; aircon/fans; living w raked ceilings; Merbau terrace 5.7m x 3m off living northside; doors disappear Norwest side to pool; 4 bedrooms w BIRs main suite w wall of timber robes, louvres; VJ doors VJ wall, blinds, ensuite stone-topped timber cabinetry; 3 bedrooms w BIRs 2 w desk; main bathroom free standing white oval bath; stone-topped timber cabinetry 2 dble basins; laundry & powder room Kitchen: galley w creamy stone-topped benches incl splashbacks & 6m island/ breakfast bar; integrated Bosh dishwasher; Bosch 900 oven & induction cooktop

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reserve backdrop; kid’s cabana; shed; outdoor shower; 2 driveways Location: close to transport links, Good Shepherd Lutheran Collage, cafe/medical/specialist services; Noosa Civic shopping centre, Bunnings etc in the ‘hood; 10 min walk or cycle track to Noosa River via Noosa Leisure Centre, Noosa Library etc; close to Gibson Road precinct + Noosa Village Shopping Centre; few mins more to Gympie Terrace & Noosa River foreshore; 7km to Noosa Main Beach, Hastings Street ●

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SPACIOUS ELEGANCE, BREATHTAKING VIEWS NOOSA Harbour Resort, on Noosa Sound, has always been considered a desirable and highly sought after location. This exclusive address boasts a north facing waterfront apartment with 180-degree panoramic river and hinterland views.

Just sit and gaze at the boats and Noosa Ferry meandering by or take in the incredible sunset at the end of a lazy Noosa day.

The position is simply a slice of paradise, with sheltered waters, a white sandy beach, and tropical island style grounds.

From the moment you walk into apartment 31, you are wowed by the level of opulence.

This stylish renovation will stun the most discerning buyer.

A high-end contemporary design with generous open living, and a designer kitchen, with the latest appliances and a well thought out island bench top or breakfast bar. There is a seamless flow from the entry through to the balcony. The coastal grey tones flow out through the large sliding doors, where you can take in one of Noosa’s finest water views.

The master bedroom is ensuited and has plantation shutters over the windows.

There is a wall mounted LCD TV, so you can escape to watch your favourite movie.

The second bedroom is serviced by an

adjoining bathroom, and also has an LCD TV installed.

Situated on the banks of the Noosa river, you can take a swim, kayak off the sandy beach, or take your boat up to the private jetty, to enjoy the river sights.

There is a large, heated pool and spa, surrounded by beautifully manicured tropical gardens, a half size tennis court, and barbecue facilities, perfect for that night in.

Hastings Street and Noosa main beach are only a short 15-minute stroll away, and the fine dining of Ricky’s restaurant is only 100 metres away.

Whether it is the Noosa river or Hastings Street that you are after, you are centrally located to take in all that is Noosa.

This is an exquisitely renovated apartment with the finest quality high end finishes. Don’t let an opportunity like this pass you by.

Fully equipped laundry in the apartment.

A large 98 square metres Good income and professional onsite management Half size tennis court and barbecue facilities Heated pool, spa, and sauna Secure undercover parking Elevated 180 degree north facing water views.

Ducted air conditioning ●

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- Penthouse with private rooftop terrace - Just footsteps from the sandy beach - Brand newly renovated inside and out - Undercover security parking on title - Expansive rooftop terrace with spa, BBQ & outdoor kitchen - True north aspect for the winter sun Price Auction 27 Jan On-site 1pm Inspect By Appointment Shane McCauley 0403 646 930

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TRANQUIL SINGLE LEVEL LIVING DISCOVER serenity and comfort in this inviting single-level home nestled in a secluded area of Noosa Heads. Priced to sell, this residence offers a downsizing opportunity, presenting a haven of relaxed easy-care living.

Fully fenced and lush garden, offering both privacy and tranquility. An open-plan design, generous living area, high ceilings, and large windows create an airy, light-filled space overlooking the inviting pool and outdoor entertaining area.

Spacious kitchen with stone benchtops, gas cooker top, pantry and plenty of cupboard space. While the dining opens to an undercover patio entertainment area.

Generously sized main bedroom features an ensuite and walk-in robe, strategically set apart from the family bedrooms for added privacy. Air-conditioning, fans and security screens, a home office all add to the comfort retreat style of this home.

A dedicated TV room or second living area complements the single bedrooms and main bathroom, complete with a

powder room and a sunny work space in laundry offering ample storage. Step through the breezeway from the sliding doors at the rear of the garage to discover a clothesline and convenient garden sheds, adding to the practicality of this thoughtfully designed home.

Located within a secluded enclave surrounded by mature trees and manicured gardens, this home offers a tranquil escape while being just a stroll away from Noosa’s Sunday markets and Noosa Junction shops.

Enjoy the peace and privacy away from the tourist hustle, with long-term neighbours creating a warm community.

Open plan living flowing outdoor entertaining area Generous study / home office 3 bedrooms walk-in robe and ensuite.

Spacious double garage auto door, internal entry back yard access Air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and security screens Heated pool and cover. ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1 Stormbird Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1.499m Inspect: By appointment Contact: Correen Mackay 0414 742 238, RICHARDSON & WRENCH

31/6 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads 2 bed | 2 bath | 1 car

- Elevated 180 degree north facing water views - A large 98 square metres & carpark on title - Newly renovated, high-end contemporary design - Fully equipped laundry in the apartment - Only a short 15 Minute stroll to Hastings Street Price Offers Over $3Million Considered Open By Appointment Shane McCauley 0403 646 930

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Superb 25 Acre Noosa Hinterland Estate 51 Lone Hand Road, Eumundi Bed 3 Bath 3 Car 4 Pool For Sale Offers Over $6,500,000 Land 10.38ha View

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• Absolute stunning blue chip hinterland location • Surrounded by peaceful privacy and mountain views • Architect designed home that embraces the aspect • Light filled expansive spaces, indoor/outdoor flow • Stroll the lush grounds, flood lit tennis court • Desirable running creek, bore, and a dam • Home automation, security assured, gated entry • Business opportunities with approved conference centre

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TOWN CONVENIENCE WITH A RURAL FEEL WITH privacy, peace and proximity to everything you need, this lovely property is ideal for investors or anyone seeking some space close to the heart of Cooroy township. Set on a quiet no-through-road, the 2.72 hectares are mostly covered in natural bushland, giving you the sense of being far from the hustle and bustle. But a three-minute drive gets you to the schools, shops, cafes, clubs and public transport of Cooroy.

The three bedrooms, one bathroom home is rich with charm and character.

The first thing you’ll notice is the elevated, full-width front verandah, where you can sit in the shade and enjoy the outlook across the trees and gardens. Stepping inside, the open plan living area boasts timber flooring, ornate fretwork, and raked, exposed beam ceilings. This area is also air-conditioned, with a traditional fireplace to keep you warm on chilly winter evenings.

The kitchen features a gas cooktop and generous walk-in pantry. The bathroom was recently renovated and has a separate toilet. All bedrooms are a good size.

Additional features include ceiling fans throughout, security screens, and a private, covered back patio accessible from the main bedroom.

There’s plenty of room for your toys, including a shed with attached carport, a timber barn and a garage shed. The home is surrounded by lovely, easy-care gardens

dotted with shady trees and flowering shrubs. Water should be plentiful with large tanks and a huge tree-lined dam.

If you enjoy bushwalking or mountain biking, the Noosa Trail Network is close by.

If days lazing on the beach or enjoying the

best of coastal shopping and dining are more your thing, Noosa Heads is less than 30 minutes from your doorstep.

With tenants in place until June 2024, new owners are guaranteed an income.

You can keep it as an investment or

start making plans for living your Noosa hinterland dream lifestyle from this fabulous base.

This property will appeal to a wide range of buyers, so be sure to arrange your inspection without delay. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 43 Ponderosa Drive, COOROY Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, 2 garage Price: Offers over $1,100,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Dannielle Preston 0435 405 656, dannielle@hinternoosa.com.au, HINTERNOOSA 28 NOOSA TODAY

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BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED OPEN PLAN VILLA

327/61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS PRICE: $1,625,000 • Newly renovated • 24 hour manned security • Low maintenance garden with outdoor living area • Resort style pool nearby • Double garage with golf cart space • Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort facilitieas nearby

3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR OPEN FOR INSPECTION Saturday 13th at 11.30am OPEN FOR INSPECTION Wednesday 17th at 10.30am

DEB LANGLEY 0417 753 961

NEW HOME IN QUIET NOOSA LOCATION

8 SAMARA PLACE, NOOSA HEADS • Only 1 year old modern design • 49 year builders warranty • Expansive family-friendly living • Ducted Aircon & ceiling fans throughout • 10kw Solar inverter system • Automated garden light and irrigation system noosatoday.com.au

4 BED | 3 BATH | 2 CAR • Walking distance to Noosa Junction Shops and Restaurants OPEN FOR INSPECTION Saturday 13th at 12.30pm

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ESSENCE OF LUXURY IN NOOSA HEADS IMAGINATIVE and inspired Residences on Wyandra, is a stellar collection offering an exhilarating lifestyle beyond compare, in the magical heart of cosmopolitan Noosa Heads Discover the epitome of uber contemporary sophistication with four captivating residences, each with a definitive exterior design, a soft white coastal palette and distinctive vertical slats. Artfully designed interiors with ohso high ceilings and one-of-a-kind floor plans, have expansive open-plan living from indoors to alfresco, where generous terraces and a pearlescent pool exude living the good life every day.

Edgy design functionality continues with exceptional finishes, high-end accents, and everything to love in a generous custom kitchen with the latest high-end appliances - integrated where possible, stone-topped cabinetry including island/breakfast bar, and let us not forget a built-in barbeque and under-bench wine fridge.

Residences on Wyandra have been designed by Molti Group and built by Archend, both highly respected companies.

They range in size from 221m2 to 260m2.

Expected completion is Winter 2024.

“Achieving a strong sense of place

stellar collection in an exclusive Noosa Heads enclave.”

10% Deposit to secure a residence with the remainder not due until completion planned for Q4 2024.

Facts & Features: Area: 14/1 - 260m2; 14/2 - 259m2 12/1 - 222m2; 12/2 - 221m2; Designer/Builder: Molti Group/Archend About: 2-level 4-bedroom/3-bathroom/ double garage, min 3m ceilings living areas; 4 bedrooms incl master w ceiling to floor panes; open plan living extends to terraces, pool & landscaped gardens; floor to ceiling tiling all wet areas; laundry w under bench washing machine & dryer; brushed copper tapware throughout; designer kitchen w stone-topped 2-pac cabinetry incl island/breakfast bar, high-end appliances incl 2 sep ovens, integrated fridge/freezer & dishwasher, 800mm induction cooktop, built in bbq; under bench wine fridge Location: walk to Noosa Main Beach, Noosa National Park; very close to Noosa Junction’s myriad bars, cafes, boutiques, cinema & supermarkets, + transport links, essential services, Noosa Aquatic Centre, sporting fields & schools. ●

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is Residences on Wyandra’s totally harmonious connection to the outdoors and location which really is second-tonone,” enthuses Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Jesse Stowers. “On-trend cafes, bars and restaurants in the cosmopolitan heart of Noosa Junction are so close as are parks and transport links,

plus further on is Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach and the Noosa National Park.

Interestingly the environs around Wyandra Street, are becoming very gentrified with much residential building activity confirming its livability and financial viability.

“I invite you to discover the essence of 5-star Residences on Wyandra, a truly

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OPEN HOMES Time

Address

AB C

Price Guide

Agent Time

Address

Boreen Point

Monday 15th January

Saturday 13th January

12.00 - 12.30pm Hinternoosa 0415 111 370

302/71 Hastings St

AB C

Price Guide

Agent

1

1

-

$3,150,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

11 Blue Gum Rd

4

4

2

$2,395,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

Wednesday 17th January

11.30 - 12.00pm

2 Boreen Pde

1

1

-

Offers Over $650,000

12.00 - 12.30pm

7Toolara Street

3

1

3

O/O $795,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0411 328 488 10.00 - 10.30am

12.00 - 12.30pm

9 Orchard Avenue

3

2

1

Offers Over $1,295,000

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370 11.00 - 11.30am

706A/61 Noosa Springs Dr

3

3

2

$4,300,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

12.00 - 12.30pm

551/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4

3

2

$2,575,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

Coolum Beach

Noosa Springs

Saturday 13th January 1.30 - 2.00pm

107 Grandview Drive

4

3

2

O/O $2,300,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

Cooroibah Saturday 13th January 11.00 - 11.30am

7 Amaroo Place

4

2

2

O/O $1,900,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0411 328 488

Saturday 13th January 10.45 - 11.15am

108/61 Noosa Springs Dr

3

2

2

Offers over $1.8 mill

Joe Langley Real Estate 0419 883 499

11.30 - 12.00pm

327/61 Noosa Springs Dr

3

2

2

$1.625 million

Joe Langley Real Estate 0417 753 961

12.00 - 12.30pm

521/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4

4

2

$5,750,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130

3

2

2

$1.625 million

Joe Langley Real Estate 0417 753 961

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0438 259 956

Wednesday 17th January

Cooroy

10.30 - 11.00am

Friday 12th January

Noosaville

11.00 - 11.45am

43 Ponderosa Drive

3

1

5

Offers Over $1,100,000

Hinternoosa 0435 405 656

Saturday 13th January 9.00 - 9.30am

13 Dianella Court

4

2

2

$835,000

7 Dolphin Crescent

4

4

2

By Negotiation

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370 9.00 - 9.30am

2 McKenna Court

4

2

2

O/O $1,340,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0411 328 488

10.00 - 10.45am

4/28 Nannygai Street

3

2

2

O/O $1,900,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

10.00 - 10.30am

28/291 GympieTerrace

3

2

1

O/O $1,900,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0402 833 303

11.00 - 11.30am

4 June Cres

4

2

2

Auction

1/22-24 Nannygai Street

2

1

1

O/O $720,000 Considered

11.00 - 11.30am

4 Nannygai St

4

3

2

$2,250,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0448 966 867

11.00 - 11.30am

4/22-24 Nannygai Street

2

1

1

$620,000

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

11.45 - 12.15pm

4/5 Sylvia Street

2

1

1

$900,000

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370 12.30 - 1.00pm

1/219 Weyba Road

3

3

1

O/O $1,890,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

Saturday 13th January 23 King Creek Road

4

2

4

Offers Over $1,400,000

Hinternoosa 0419 491 448 11.00 - 11.30am

Lake MacDonald Saturday 13th January 10.00 - 10.30am

4 Koala Crescent

4

2

4

Offers Over $1,195,000

Thursday 11th January 1/81 Noosa Parade

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0428 329 291 Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

Wednesday 17th January

Noosa Heads 10.00 - 12.00pm

Saturday 13th January 9.00 - 9.30am

Eerwah Vale 10.30 - 11.00am

327/61 Noosa Springs Dr

2

2

1

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0456 110 383

Friday 12th January 10.00 - 12.00pm

1/81 Noosa Parade

2

2

1

Auction

11.00 - 11.30am

9 Bottlebrush Avenue

2

2

1

From $1,595,000

Laguna Real Estate 0456 110 383

10.00 - 10.30am

28/291 GympieTerrace

3

2

1

O/O $1,900,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

11.00 - 11.30am

4/22-24 Nannygai Street

2

1

1

$620,000

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

11.00 - 11.30am

1/22-24 Nannygai Street

2

1

1

O/O $720,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

12.30 - 1.00pm

4/5 Sylvia Street

2

1

1

$900,000

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

5

2

2

$1,790,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0402 903 733

Noosa Waters

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0410 512 364

Saturday 13th January

Saturday 13th January

11.00 - 11.30am

46 Shipyard Cct

9.00 - 9.30am

56 AllambiTerrace

4

2

2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0417 624 059

10.00 - 10.30am

10 Honeysuckle Lane

4

3

2

Contact Agent

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0410 512 364

10.00 - 10.30am

11 Blue Gum Rd

4

4

2

$2,395,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

11.00 - 11.30am

9 Bottlebrush Avenue

2

2

1

From $1,595,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0410 512 364

11.00 - 11.30am

706A/61 Noosa Springs Dr

3

3

2

$4,300,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

11.30 - 12.00pm

1/81 Noosa Parade

2

2

1

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0456 110 383

12.00 - 12.30pm

551/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4

3

2

$2,575,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034 Wednesday 17th January

12.00 - 12.30pm

1/15 Grant St

3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282 11.00 - 11.30am

12.00 - 12.30pm

521/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4

4

2

$5,750,000

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Peregian Beach Saturday 13th January 11.00 - 11.30am

69 Podargus Pde

4

2

3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

1.00 - 1.30pm

25 Currawong Cres

4

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

69 Podargus Pde

4

2

3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130 12.00 - 12.30pm

1/4 Avocet Pde

3

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

Joe Langley Real Estate 0417 753 961 1.00 - 1.30pm

25 Currawong Cres

4

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

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Address

AB C

Price Guide

Agent Time

Address

AB C

OPEN HOMES Price Guide

Agent

Auction Diary

Peregian Springs Saturday 13th January 10.00 - 10.30am

4TeaTree Grove

4

2

2

Offers Over $1,400,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0456 636 443

Castaways Beach Friday 19th January

Sunrise Beach

12.00 - 12.30pm

Saturday 13th January

Noosa Heads

11.00 - 11.30am

2/23 Ventura Street

2

2

1

$945,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

12.00 - 12.30pm

11-13 Woodlark Rs

6

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

1.00 - 1.30pm

31 Orealla Cres

5

3

3

$2.750,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

1.00 - 1.30pm

31 Orealla Cres

5

3

3

$2,750,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

Saturday 13th January 10.00 - 10.30am

11A Webb Rd

5

3

2

$9,750,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0411 122 331

10.00 - 10.30am

10 Ferris St

5

3

2

$2,695,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

11.00 - 11.30am

62 SeaviewTce

3

3

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0411 122 331

11.00 - 11.30am

48 Elanda Street

5

3

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

Monday 15th January 3/18 Bryan St

3

62 SeaviewTce

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0438 259 956

1/81 Noosa Parade

2

2

1

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0456 110 383

1.00 - 1.30pm

8301/5 Morwong Dr

2

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

2.00 - 2.30pm

1/15 Grant St

3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

Noosaville 11.00 - 11.30am

4 June Cres

4

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0428 329 291

12.00 - 12.30pm

10-12 Ann St

-

-

-

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0419 757 770

4

2

3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

4

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

3

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

6

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

Peregian Beach Saturday 20th January 10.00 - 10.30am

69 Podargus Pde

Saturday 27th January

3

1

$4,450,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282 11.00 - 11.30am

25 Currawong Cres

1/4 Avocet Pde

Sunrise Beach 3

3

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0411 122 331

Saturday 27th January 12.00 - 12.30pm

11-13 Woodlark Rs

Tewantin

Sunshine Beach

Saturday 13th January

Saturday 27th January

10.00 - 10.30am

1/1 Werin St

3

2

3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130

10.00 - 10.30am

7 Oakleaf Close

5

2

2

$1,550,000

Laguna Real Estate 0411 328 488

Wednesday 17th January 1/1 Werin St

Auction

Saturday 17th February

Wednesday 17th January

11.00 - 11.30am

2

Saturday 3rd February

1.00 - 1.30pm

11.00 - 11.30am

2

Saturday 20th January

Sunshine Beach

1.00 - 1.30pm

4

Saturday 13th January 11.30 - 12.00pm

Wednesday 17th January

30 Seafarer Court

11.00 - 11.30am

62 SeaviewTce

3

3

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0411 122 331

2.00 - 2.30pm

48 Elanda Street

5

3

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

3

2

3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130

Tewantin Saturday 20th January

3

2

3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130 3.00 - 3.30pm

1/1 Werin St

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STUNNING TIMELESS BEAUTY

6 KIMBERLEY COURT, DOONAN Open Saturday 13th January 12:00-1:00pm • First-class, as new Master Craftsman renovation • Private oasis on over 1 acre of pristine lawns and gardens • Expansive and versatile floorplan with two master suites • Distinctive formal dining, open living and bespoke kitchen • Expansive entertaining terrace and a custom pool • Abundant natural light throughout with soaring high ceilings • Porte cochere, double lock up garage, 6x9m shed, bore, solar • Peaceful, luxury living conveniently close to Noosa

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Lian Scott 0402 221 823 lian@sutersmithcleine.com.au sutersmithcleine.com.au

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HOME FOCUS

PRIVATE FAMILY OASIS - PRIME LOCATION IMAGINE your serene family life in this spacious modern home in a very secluded no-through leafy enclave just a casual stroll to the best of Noosaville’s many famous attractions and extensive range of facilities.

Everything the family could need is nearby - the pristine Noosa River and extensive parklands activities, excellent Gympie Terrace restaurants, coffee houses and boutique shopping, riverside Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club, the convenient amenities provided by the Noosa Hospital, the extensive medical and health services precinct, child-care centre, school, the Noosa Library and sporting complex, hobby and community meeting facilities - all within easy walking distance.

Loads of options for family relaxation in this substantial modern home - 3 generous air-conditioned living areas, splash in the refreshing saltwater pool, relax in the huge entertaining cabana. This family sanctuary also offers high ceilings, a spacious separated main bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite, 3 guest bedrooms (built in wardrobes and fans), large bathroom, functional modern kitchen

(quality stainless Smeg appliances) with outlook to the cabana and pool.

Sought after benefits include: North easterly aspect for the pool, cabana, lawn and main living zones Chic, modern kitchen – stone benches, quality Smeg appliances Air-conditioned family rooms; fans throughout Level 711m2 corner allotment Home is very private from the street Window & door security screens Double lock-up garage – remote auto entry Close to transport, Noosa Hospital, wide range of medical facilities, child-care, Noosa Library plus hobby and community facilities Choice of shopping centres and schools.

Live the Noosa lifestyle in this tightly held precinct – just move in and enjoy the peace, privacy and plenty of space.

Ensure you consider this outstanding opportunity to own prime Noosa real estate - contact Roger today. **Disclaimer: virtual furniture is displayed in images. ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 2 McKenna Court, NOOSAVILLE Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Priced to sell: Offers Over $1,340,000 Considered Inspect: Saturday 9am-9.30am Contact: Roger Omdahl 0412 043 880, LAGUNA

OWNERS READY TO SELL-A MUST SEE GROUND floor one level unit (no stairs) offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in a small complex of 7 units. In a quiet street within walking distance to Noosa’s famous river precinct and Gympie Terrace where walking tracks, waterside BBQS, cafes, restaurants, and boutiques abound.

Leave the car at home, stroll to ALDI or the Farmers Markets for your shopping needs, or take a quick drive and Woolworths and medical centres are on your doorstep - everything you need to live Noosa’s enviable lifestyle at its best.

Take a 2-minute walk and you can enjoy your morning coffee at Little Cove Cafe or choose to dine at Sum Young Guys or Nisa Thai, everything is at your fingertips.

Wanting to get into Noosa’s property market, this unit offers brilliant opportunities for entry level, downsizing, lock-up and leave or an excellent investment. Properties like these do not last long in Noosa’s hot property market for all of the above reasons, in particular because there are no stairs, low body corporate fees and the location. Be quick to inspect. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 4/22 Nannygai Street, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $620,000 Inspect: Saturday and Wednesday 11am-11.30am Contact: Anita Nichols 0434 236 110, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE noosatoday.com.au

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ground Floor, Direct Water Access!

1/81 NooSA pArADe, NooSA HeADS

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• Spacious ground floor, 2 bedroom unit in a small complex of 7 • Light and bright, open plan living and dining with modern kitchen • Indoor/outdoor flow from lounge to large exclusive use courtyard • Split system aircon, fans, single lock up garage and lush palms • Pool, bbq area, sandy beach & direct water access to Noosa Canal • Kids playground, Noosa River and a bus stop only metres away • 10 min flat walk to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach • Lifestyle and location, it doesn’t get much better than this!

AUCTIoN On Site Sat 13 Jan 12pm vIeW Fri 10-12pm Sat 11.30-12pm

Christopher Kazal 0402 833 303

leigh vercoe 0456 110 383

An Inspection Will Truly Delight

4/28 NANNygAI STreeT, NooSAvIlle

3 A 2+ B 2 C

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• This outstanding property is one of only four in a prestigious enclave • Featuring a massive downstairs ensuited main bedroom and robe • Upstairs two additional bedrooms, family bathroom and balcony • Ideal entertainer, fabulous kitchen with butler pantry, powder room • Easy indoor outdoor flow to covered north facing terrace and lap pool • Stroll to the Noosa River, markets, restaurants, 5 mins to Hastings St • Low maintenance, low body corps, pet friendly, loads of storage • This is a brilliant opportunity to position yourself in the highly desirable Noosaville market

For SAle O/O $1,900,000 Considered vIeW Sat 10-10.45am

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Mel Butcher 0407 379 893

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