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End of an era for Fratellini By Margie Maccoll

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It’s a favoured restaurant of the rich and famous and a Sunshine Beach landmark for the past 13 years. But with a site development imminent and the rising costs of running a restaurant, Andrew Powell has decided to close the doors permanently on his beloved Fratellini Restorante Italiano this Sunday. Andrew counts among his regular customers former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and wife Therese Rein, mining magnate Gina Rinehart, playwright David Williamson and actor wife Kristen Williamson. TV presenters Karl Stefanovich and Kerry O’Brien and many other famous faces have also graced his premises. Fratellini’s black-walled interior, alfresco dining, international flavour and prominent position on Duke Street make it an immediate drawcard, its good food and welcoming atmosphere have made it a regular go-to for a generation of customers since Andrew bought it as a going concern and turned it into a success. “I’ve done very well out of Fratellini and really enjoyed it and had some really loyal customers come in for so long,“ Andrew said. “I love when the restaurant’s pumping, the phone’s ringing, people standing at the counter, I’m behind the counter. There’s nothing like that buzz. Continued page 3

Olympic legacy Who knew that Noosa Aquatic Centre, regarded by many as one of the best swim venues in the country, was a legacy of the Sydney 2000 Olympics? As was Noosa Equestrian Centre at Doonan and several more of our best sports facilities along the Sunshine Coast, funded so that they could provide Olympic standard training facilities before the event and a community benefit after it. Such thinking resulted in our NAQ, originally planned as a 25-metre pool, becoming a world class facility. Now, a group of current and former Olym-

pians, sporting and public officials and community warriors is hoping to spread the magic across the coast again in the leadup to Brisbane 2032. The Sunshine Coast Region 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Taskforce has a long name but a short message: the Brisbane Games must spread its legacy across the entire South East Queensland region. In the Sunshine Coast region, including Noosa and Cooloola, this would involve building or improving infrastructure that will benefit the entire community and by decentralising facilities, assist in cost of living issues and preventing the spread of youth crime.

In this mission the taskforce has a very good ally – the International Olympic Committee has now made it official policy to encourage the spread of resources across regions, rather than winning bid cities. Says taskforce member and Olympic academic and historian Ian Jobling: “That’s the IOC philosophy now, to spread the impact across regions, even to another country in some cases. So, in a sense, Brisbane doesn’t really have a choice, it’s policy.” But, as far as our region is concerned, the SCR Taskforce, chaired by Sunshine Coast Basketball chief Shane Truscott, with Dawn Fraser as patron and including such warriors of

sports and community campaigns as former Olympian Benny Pike and former Maroochy mayor Alison Barry-Jones, is taking nothing for granted. Says Shane Truscott: “The creation of events like the Olympics, as we’re seeing worldwide, is incredibly difficult to pull together, not only financially but from a legacy point of view. Governments and populations are expecting more in return for the outlay, knowing that the Games themselves potentially may not make any money, so they’re looking at infrastructure benefits. Continued page 6

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to voice their messages to voters. As you can imagine there’s also plenty of comments. Members of Noosa Women’s Shed utilising the newly purchased equipment from grant funds received from Council.

Grants are up for grabs Noosa Council will soon begin taking applications for the latest round of Community Grants, Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants, and a new Youth Grants Program. “Council’s special one-off out-of-round Youth Response Grants Program will support projects that tackle social, cultural, environment and economic issues impacting young people,” grants officer Meagan Monk said. “We aim to support youth-led entrepreneurship, innovation, active citizenship, and social cohesion.” Each of the grant programs opens for applications from 9am, 1 February. The Community Grants Program provides essential assistance to local community groups, organisations, and clubs to execute various community projects and events. RADF grants are specifically for individuals and community groups involved in arts and culture in the Noosa Shire. This program, in partnership with the Queensland Government, supports the growth of local arts and culture in regional Queensland. The application period for these grants,

plus Community Grant applications, closes 14 March, at 12 noon. The Youth Response Grant program closes on 29 February at 12 noon. For more information about each of the grants, visit council’s website at noosa.qld.gov. au To help potential applicants, and facilitate networking, council will host a Grants Connect event at 5.30pm on 8 February at The J. “This free, community grants networking forum is an excellent opportunity for individuals and groups to gain insights, clarify queries, and connect with like-minded project leaders,” Ms Monk said. “We encourage all interested parties to attend the Grants Connect event to gain a comprehensive understanding of the various grant opportunities. “Our team is ready to help both individuals and groups that may need some help and encouragement completing the application process,” Ms Monk said. Bookings can be made through Eventbrite on the Grants Connect Event page on council’s website – noosa.qld.gov.au

Not so quick on the uptake has been the official registration by candidates with the Electoral Commission Queensland. It could be that the system was inundated or the Returning Officer has a lot of nominations to certify but on Monday there was only one candidate registered on Monday and a second one on Tuesday. No doubt that will pick up. Apart from the upcoming election another event coming up on the calendar, the lunar calendar, is Chinese New Year, which this year falls on Saturday 10 February. Being the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac it is considered special and auspicious. The dragon is the most revered creature in Chinese mythology and symbolises power, strength, and good luck. It’s considered a particularly good time to take bold steps, embrace change, undertake

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End of an era for icon From page 1 “Every Christmas we’re full. Those nights are hard work but also great fun. “When Gina (Rinehart) bought all the parents of Olympic swimmers here, that was a great night. “We used to do a lot of wine dinners with winemakers - like Geoff Merrill, Kevin Mitchell -a lot of top wineries came here to do wine dinners - it was always a full night. “Every year we had at least one jazz night, playing here during their jazz festival. They were really good nights. “I worked out I’ve been here 4800 hours. It’s been a big part of my life.“ Andrew didn’t start out in the hospitality industry but it was something he knew from a young age. “My grandma had a pub, I used to work in it from the age of eight, washing glasses. She said, don’t go into the hospitality industry, it’s a mug’s game. You’re always working when everyone is having fun. “So I went into the fashion industry, but it got me.“ English-born Andrew had a very successful career in the fashion industry, working across the world. He was based in South Africa when Country Road brought him to Australia to head up their menswear and that led him to Noosa. “My boss, a good customer of mine now, said you can’t understand Australia living in Melbourne, you need to go to a tourist resort to understand resort wear,“ Andrew said. “He paid for me and my designer to come up to Noosa for a weekend and I said ’this is where I want to live’.“ Andrew left Country Road after four years and bought a little cafe in Hastings St, cutting his teeth in hospitality in the cafe, then sold it to go back to the clothing industry. When he hit 50 he decided the clothing industry was a young person’s game and returned to the Sunshine Coast, finding Fratellini’s on the market. Three weeks later he was in business. A lot has changed in Sunshine Beach since he began and rising costs are taking their toll on the restaurant industry. “Thirteen years ago Sunshine Beach was very different to what it is today,” he said. “Property prices were still considered high. “To make a living what could you do - hospitality, real estate, council. “Certainly, you couldn’t work from home like you can now. Covid changed all that. “Sixty per cent of houses in Sunshine Beach were rented to people in real estate and hospitality, who came in regularly. “They can’t afford to rent here anymore and regulars who owned homes have cashed in and bought elsewhere. “People who bought recently are from interstate or overseas and come to their property a couple of times a year. “You drive around the streets at night, it’s dark. “It’s the same all over the world, tourist re-

Andrew Powell shuts the door on Fratellini’s. sorts become popular, they go through a demographic change. “People who work at the restaurant today can’t afford to live here or anywhere remotely close. We employ a lot of people who stay at the backpackers.“ Backpackers are good for the restaurant. “They’re generally highly intelligent people. They just want to get a hospitality job, they need the money and want to travel. They’re all fresh-faced, happy to be here. They bring an energy, my customers love it. It makes it more cosmopolitan.“ Andrew counts himself lucky to have had the same head chef for eight years and Joel looking after the kitchen for the past 10 years. When the building owner told Andrew of his proposed development, recently approved, to turn the site into five one-bedroom apartments on a top level with two restaurants below, he decided it was time to pull the pin. “The costs of running a business are very hard to pass on,” he said. “Electricity has doubled, gas has doubled.

Picture: ROB MACCOLL When you’ve got pizza overs firing all day long that’s bloody expensive. “Rent on the building is linked to CPI. We have inflationary increases on the lease. “The main driver is produce - those bills have doubled. We buy a lot of imported Italian products. “The biggest killer is the cost of labour. “People say Noosa is an expensive place to live so we have to pay a fair wage but what we pay is the highest in the world that you pay an unskilled waitress. “Because I’m a rag trader and I know how to make money, and I can’t make money. “The problem we’ve got, from Boxing Day to New Year’s day there isn’t enough seats in Noosa for all the people here, then February and March there’s too many restaurants, May and June, there’s too many restaurants.“ “We’re fortunate that people who have houses here are very wealthy and (rising costs of living) don’t affect them as much, but for an average family who have a $600,000 mortgage, they’re interest payments each year have

gone up $16,000, so where does that money come from - so holidays and eating out - that’s the first thing to go when discretionary income goes. It feels like we’re hit from a perfect storm.“ It’s cyclical, says an optimistic Andrew, “the situation will change and when two restaurants open up in Sunshine it’ll bring new life to the village“. This weekend is the last for Fratellini. “Our last night we’re open is Saturday night. There’ll be pastas and pizzas and we’ll be using up everything we’ve got left,“ he said After that he says he plans to spend time “just enjoying living in Noosa“ but the driven business man has already traded in his Porsche on a luxury Mercedes SUV and launched his new business venture called Noosa Executive Transfers, where he can conduct airport transfers and keep in touch with his many customers. Anyone wanting to book a lift from the airport can call Andrew on 0409 095 349. To book for Fratellini’s final Saturday night phone 5474 8080.

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Arts leader receives AM Bronwyn Edinger, a Noosa resident and chief executive officer of The Events Centre Caloundra, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2024 Australia Day Honours list. She received an AM for services to the performing arts, recognising her leadership roles across the country including Black Swan State Theatre Company, Merrigong Theatre Company, Arts on Tour NSW, Bell Shakespeare, City Recital Hall, Glen Street Theatre, and Perth Theatre Company, where she was the joint founder. Bronwyn has been a member of the NSW Premier’s Arts Advisory Council, Chair of the NSW Ministry for the Arts Theatre Committee, and chaired a number of Create NSW funding panels. She was a peer assessor with the Australia Council for multiple programs including Playing Australia. She has contributed on the boards of Awesome Childrens Festival, Country Arts WA, Sydney Arts Management Advisory Group, Performing Arts Touring Alliance and Performance Space. She chaired Circus Monoxide, Theatre Network NSW, and the Australian Performing Arts Centres Association. On receiving the news of her appointment Edinger responded, “I’m very grateful to have received this award.” “I come from a family who contributed to community, and I believe in the power of the arts to make a positive impact on individuals and society. “It has been a privilege to contribute to

maximising access to the arts for Australians and I look forward to increasing opportunities for people to engage with the arts in the Sunshine Coast and Noosa region.” Bronwyn has been an instigator of change, particularly in national performing arts touring. She drove innovative sector improvements that increased access to high-quality national performing arts for regional communities. She was the driving force behind the current national Performing Arts Exchange. The sector peak body, PAC Australia, has awarded Edinger both the Touring Legend award and a life membership. Chair of The Events Centre, Caloundra, Jeanette Burrows, congratulated Edinger saying, “I am very pleased and proud to be celebrating Bronwyn’s contributions to the national performing arts sector with this prestigious Order of Australia.” “The Events Centre is fortunate to have someone with Bronwyn’s experience, knowledge, and passion to drive a thriving arts community on the Sunshine Coast.” Bronwyn is also a board member of the Theatre Royal Hobart and sits on the Regional Arts Development Fund committees for both Noosa and Sunshine Coast councils.

Bronwyn Edinger received an AM for services to the performing arts.

A life of remote service: Nod to retired doctor’s work Noosaville resident Dr Christine McConnell is one of three Queensland doctors awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to medicine through a range of roles. Dr McConnell, now retired, began her storied career serving the medical profession in remote areas with a long stint in Antarctica, starting with the ANARE at Macquarie Island from 1990. In 1992 she transferred to Mawson Station where, according to mother Isobell, she was doctor, dentist and vet for the last dogs at that base. “She saved many lives and had a remarkable story,” says the proud mum. In 1995 Dr McConnell joined the Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations, and was based out of Meekatharra in outback Western Australia until retiring last year. A Fellow of both the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, Dr McConnell held roles with the RFDS for nearly 30 years, including 24 as Senior Medical Officer. Her many awards included an award for clinically challenging medicine, Rural Health West Awards, 2010, and a 20 Year Doctor Ser-

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Dr Christine McConnell. vice Award, Rural Health West, 2016. Congratulating her on receiving the OAM, Queensland AMA president Dr Maria Boulton said: “After a career dedicated to serving remote and regional communities, Dr Christine McConnell was recognised for her work as an Antarctic Medical Officer and with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Accessing quality medicine in remote communities can be extremely challenging, and Dr McConnell has made an outstanding contribution to change this.”

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Alexa’s powerful new role Australian Para swimmer and much-loved Noosa local Alexa Leary has taken on a new role as the Australian brand ambassador for F45. Alexa’s inspiring journey, marked by resilience and determination, along with her dedication to fitness through her swimming career, makes her a powerful addition to the F45 family. Alexa, a passionate sports enthusiast with a zest for life, experienced a life-altering bike accident in July 2021 that left her fighting for her life in hospital. Her tale is one of tenacity and courage that captured global attention through the social media campaign Move for Lex with her F45 family, which encouraged individuals to embrace an active lifestyle, advocating for the transformative power of exercise and its ability to overcome obstacles. At the time of the accident, she was a 19-year-old trainer at F45 Noosa and a talented competing triathlete. Following the challenging incident that left her with permanent brain damage, her recovery journey was lengthy and brutal, with the teenager spending months in ICU in Brisbane re-learning how to walk and perform basic everyday tasks. F45 Noosa played a significant role in her recovery, with Alexa drawing inspiration from the like-minded community to continue the ‘Move for Lex’ sentiment. Alexa said, “My accident showed me the true value of resilience and the incredible strength that lies within each one of us.“ “Having worked as a former F45 trainer, I am so excited to continue my work with my F45 family and to have the opportunity to inspire individuals to push their boundaries and achieve their fitness goals, without their limitations. “F45 was such a positive player in my recovery journey; a happy place where people just

Alexa is throwing her energy into her training with the Australian swimming team. let me be me“. Two years on from her accident, Alexa swapped her headgear for a gold swimming cap as she qualified for the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships in Manchester. The Aussie superstar defied all odds and won gold in the Women’s 100m Freestyle S9 and silver in the Women’s 50m Freestyle S9. F45 chief marketing officer Brian Killiing-

sworth said, “Despite facing unimaginable adversity, Alexa has emerged stronger, using her experience to motivate and inspire others.“ “Alexa’s story epitomises the resilience and strength we celebrate, and her dedication to leading a healthier life aligns seamlessly with the ethos of F45, making her a perfect fit for the F45 family. “Alexa’s determination is an inspiration to us all, it’s a joy to have her infectious positive

Australian Para swimmer and much-loved Noosa local Alexa Leary. energy in our studios every day.“ With the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games fast approaching, Alexa is throwing her energy into her training with the Australian swimming team. As an F45 brand ambassador, Alexa will be an active member of the F45 community through the brand’s events, brand campaigns and initiatives.

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A piece of the Olympic pie From page 1 “With the Brisbane Olympics, quite apart from the IOC policy, there was a feeling that they couldn’t go it alone, that it would be better to spread out across the regions. The Gold Coast already had a number of Olympic standard facilities from the 2018 Commonwealth Games, and the other regions have jumped on board with the hope of getting something out of it. But we’re one step ahead. We’ve actually begun the process.” Shane is referring to the taskforce’s advocacy to the state government and Noosa Council to upgrade Noosa’s coastal rowing facilities, following the admission of that sport to the Olympics in 2028. He tells Noosa Today: “Our basic mission is to try to spread the limited funds that are going to be available [in the leadup to Brisbane 2032] across as many grass roots sports communities as we can. From our point of view, a couple of mega-stadiums are not going to cut it because the other social benefits don’t flow from that. For example, looking at basketball resources along the coast from Kawana to Wallace Park, we could extend them to deliver five five-court facilities, which is standard for state titles and other carnivals. But the more important benefit is that kids can have access to courts close to home, without parents having to drive them from one end of the coast to the other. “One of our priorities is to cut back the long distance travel often required of parents to turn kids into champions. And it doesn’t have to involve a huge investment. If we look at what Peter Watson and Ian Jobling have been able to do with Coastal Rowing, for example, that is not a huge investment but the outcomes for the sport are huge. We’ve recently sent out a letter to a great number of sporting associations on the Sunshine Coast and asked, what would make your venue suitable as a training venue for internationals? If there are associations out there who haven’t got the letter, then we’d dearly like to hear from them.”

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Alison Barry-Jones adds: “When I was in public office I always supported groups who had a passion, because you know they will drive the project to its outcome. They’re the groups we want to hear from. And our timing on this is very good because not only do we have local and state elections coming up, but governments are revisiting projects in line with the cost of living issues, like the Gabba rethink, for example. What we’re pointing to is

we don’t think along those lines. We’re happy to work with anyone to achieve this, and we’re happy to talk to any organisation which has a plan for growth. After all, we’re only eight years out.” Sporting organisations in the Sunshine Coast region who have not received the introductory letter from the SCR Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Task Force are invited to contact Shane Truscott at struscott58@gmail.com

smaller, more affordable projects that will deliver a broad community legacy.” But if there is one big ticket item in the funding drawer, the taskforce is hoping it might be a multi-purpose sports and cultural centre, which has already been mentioned in despatches. Says Shane: “That would offer so much legacy benefit to a huge number of people in sport and in cultural pursuits. We acknowledge the real world of party politics but

VOTE NICK HLUSZKO 2024 EXPERIENCED LEADER. POSITIVE DIFFERENCE. Dear residents of Noosa Shire, I am standing for Mayor because I am devoted to and want to protect ‘our' Noosa. I am a seasoned executive and deeply involved community leader who has the experience, qualiﬁcations, passion, and energy to lead and guide our community in the face of signiﬁcant challenges and opportunities facing Noosa today. We are not the Gold Coast and should never be, but we do need to be realistic about growth pressures. Many have never seen the community so divided before. Public trust in Council is low and I, like many, have become disillusioned with how it is run. It’s time to stop dividing the community and to unite it.

There is a growing perception that this Council is a “Boys Club” that do not represent nor listen to all sections of the community and is perceived as anti-business. This council has failed to address the major problems of infrastructure. We keep talking about traﬃc, parking, roads, etc but never do anything. Residents’ money has been wasted on low priority projects. The policy of doing nothing in the hope that people will not come, has failed. To get us through this and to build a sustainable and prosperous future for all of Noosa’s communities and regions, we need proven leadership with the right priorities. Learn more about my campaign via www.nickfornoosamayor.com

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BETTER MANAGEMENT An efficient, well-managed Council controlling costs and imposing only the very minimum rates and levies (at a time when far too many are struggling with the cost of living and interest rate rises). A FAIR AND EQUITABLE NOOSA RIVER STRATEGY Let’s work with the state and access the benefits of collaboration and funding to deliver a Noosa River and Catchment Plan that has defined goals, budgets, timeframes, and accountability to the community. A PLAN FOR INFRASTRUCTURE While I oppose the State Government’s 18,000 additional residents, we need to be realistic - and plan for the impact that growth will have on infrastructure needs. STRONG LEADERSHIP A positive, can-do Council culture, that accurately plans for future needs, fosters transparency and communication, with defined goals to deliver cost-effective, accountable results. 12664349-JB05-24

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SEQ deal pushes forward Two Noosa projects, an extension to the Cooroy Sports Complex and installation of coastal pathway signage between Peregian Beach and Noosa Junction have passed the first hurdle to be included in $285 million in infrastructure projects unveiled under the South East Queensland (SEQ) Liveability Fund.

Noosa Council will now be invited to submit a detailed application for the projects aimed at boosting community lifestyle in SEQ. “The projects identified will support the lifestyle and liveability of two growing communities in the shire,” Mayor Clare Stewart said. “Enhancing our shire’s liveability is key part of council’s new Corporate Plan 2023-2028 and the SEQ Liveability Fund demonstrates what can be achieved when all levels of government work together,” Cr Stewart said. “The latest outcome once again demonstrates the tangible benefit to our community of being a part of the SEQ Council of Mayors and how it is creating opportunities for the health and wellbeing of our community.“ The Australian Government, Queensland Government and Council of Mayors (SEQ) partnered to establish the SEQ Liveability Fund as one of the key commitments being delivered under the SEQ City Deal. Eleven eligible local governments submitted expressions of interest (EOI) as part of the initial assessment phase for funding to deliver projects that will help build healthier, liveable and more inclusive, connected communities. Projects could include new parks and initiatives that improve access to quality public open spaces and the natural envi-

Coastal signage put forward by Council as part of SEQ City Deal.

ronment, community infrastructure that complements new housing supply or urban renewal and sporting and recreation facilities to drive engagement in local sport in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A list of 24 eligible projects has been finalised across councils of Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Somerset, Brisbane, Redlands, Logan, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Ipswich and Toowoomba. A final decision on funding of projects will be made after assessment of detailed applications in 2024. The SEQ City Deal is a long-term partnership between the three levels of government to deliver 29 commitments aimed

at generating long-lasting benefits for the region. “The SEQ Liveability Fund will give local councils the opportunity to create better places to live through access to more open spaces, infrastructure that complements new housing or projects that support health and wellbeing,“ Queensland Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Grace Grace said. “With another 2.2 million people to call our region home, we need to ensure important community infrastructure like local parks, sport and recreation precincts keep up with this growing demand,“ Council of Mayors (SEQ) Chair and Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said.

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The 11 Local Governments partners have funding allocated to them on a prorata population rate determined when the SEQ City Deal was signed with allocations ranging from $1.7 million up to $120.8 million. The SEQ City Deal Implementation Plan was launched on 15 July 2023 and provides details on all commitments. It is available online at statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/__ data/assets/pdf_file/0029/80696/southeast- queensland-city-deal-implementation-plan.pdf A list of the projects progressing to the detailed application stage is available on the Department of State Development and Infrastructure website.

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Rescue integrated The move to bring together the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association and Volunteer Marine Rescue Association Queensland within Marine Rescue Queensland as a single entity moved forward last week with the appointment of Tony Wulff as chief officer of the new Marine Rescue Queensland. As the inaugural Marine Rescue Queensland chief officer, Mr Wullf will play an instrumental role in establishing the new organisation. Mr Wulff, an international Yacht Master, has more than two decades experience in transformational leadership across the public sector and marine industry will take on the role from Monday 19 February. The progressive transition of existing volunteer units seeking to onboard to MRQ will initially commence on 1 July 2024 and is expected to continue over the medium term. Police and Community Safety Minister Mark Ryan said: “Mr Wulff brings to this important position a wealth of experience and leadership, which will benefit the new Marine Rescue Queensland and the 3000 volunteers delivering marine rescue services to Queenslanders every day.” “I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead the new Marine Rescue Queensland, which is an exciting and vital outcome of the State’s disaster and emergency services reforms.“ Mr Wulff said. “Volunteers are the lifeblood of marine rescue services in Queensland, and I’m excited to meet as many of the volunteers as possible very soon.” “Mr Wulff’s appointment should bring a much needed boost to the team’s momentum in bringing about the transition to a single Government funded Marine Rescue entity,”

Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association deputy national commodore Allan Tennent said. “We forward look to working with Tony to assist the incorporation of over 50 years of relevant marine rescue experience into MRQ,” Volunteer Marine Rescue Association

Queensland president Dr Graham Kingston said.

The chief officer was last week announced for the Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) as part of major reforms underway to enhance the delivery of disaster and emergency management in Queensland. Chief officer Mark Armstrong commences work from 5 February and will assist with the reform work currently underway before officially assuming operational command of the SES by mid-2024. Mr Armstrong has more than 25 years’ experience in the Australian Defence Force and major multi-national corporations. In 2022, he commanded the ADF response to the South-East Queensland floods. Work is well underway for both the SES and Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) to be established as entities in their own right hosted by the Queensland Police Service by mid-2024. A Queensland Government spokesperson said as part of these reforms, the SES will have its own operational budget, allowing for a strategic approach to critical disaster and emergency responses and benefit from

more staff and more resources, including crucial safety equipment, vehicles and vessels. “Everyone in the community sees the extraordinary efforts of Queensland’s dedicated SES personnel in support of the safety of our community,“ Police and Community Safety Minister Mark Ryan said. “Chief officer Armstrong’s leadership skills and experience will help build on the important service that the SES provides across Queensland as well as assist in a reform work underway. “He will lead a workforce which includes thousands of dedicated and hard-working volunteers who assist communities when they need help the most.” Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll said the new emergency reforms would streamline co-ordination and improve interoperability with existing capabilities in the QPS. “Unfortunately, Queensland has already faced significant weather events this season, and this impact has again, demon-

strated how important our emergency services and partner agencies are in protecting Queenslanders and their communities.” Queensland State Emergency Service Volunteers Association president Eddie Cowie said QSESVA acknowledged Mr Armstrong’s extensive service to our country and knew of his significant contributions to major events in Queensland. “Significant change is in the future of QSES and we are confident his demonstrated leadership and engagement will create an improved, more robust, Queensland SES,“ he said. SES Volunteer Consultative Committee chair Sharn Pogan said the new leadership and experience Mr Armstrong brings to the Qld SES will not only be refreshing but also beneficial to the organisation in this exciting period of growth and changes. “The transition has its challenges and we are sure Mark Armstrong can help us navigate through this journey to the new QSES,” Ms Pogan said.

The 55-year-old man initially arrested, has since been released from custody.

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Noosa Coast Guard will join a single marine rescue entity called Marine Rescue Queensland.

Sunshine Coast Detectives investigating the sudden death of a 53-year-old local man at Parrearra on 18 January are preparing a report for the coroner. Following an extensive post-mortem examination, investigators are considering underlying medical conditions that may have contributed to the man’s death. The 55-year-old man initially arrested, has since been released from custody without charge at this time. Investigators continue to prepare a report for the coroner.

The Queensland Government’s 2020 election commitments included $35.38 million to establish an integrated marine rescue service, called Marine Rescue Queensland.

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only chair but also motivate a diverse team of Councillors as well the CEO and administration team, fostering a positive and productive municipal government. Health and wellness advocacy: John’s transformation and subsequent health and wellness advocacy align with a growing need for public leaders who prioritise community health. As mayor, he could champion public health initiatives, support recreational activities, and promote a healthier lifestyle among residents.

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STA wars still developing PHIL JARRATT concludes his two-part series on short term accommodation (STA) and its impacts. In 2024, not one of Noosa’s outgoing councillors would support the unrestricted growth of short term accommodation letting across the shire, although there would be shades of opinion as to how that might best be achieved. What a difference a term makes! As the new council tried to wrap its head around the issues through the back half of 2020, Tom Wegener was the only councillor prepared to put his head on the chopping block and go all in to restrict STA. As he writes on his website: “From January to August 2021 I argued that the STA applications that were coming before council should be refused on the basis they did not comply with the town plan, though all other councillors and staff argued that they did. In the most general terms, the Noosa Plan 2020 supports STA in residential neighbourhoods, however this is conditioned on housing being predominantly for residents and that the resident amenity must not [be allowed to] deteriorate. I argued that STAs had passed the tipping point where housing is not predominantly for residents and that amenity of neighbourhoods was being shattered. Through 2021, councillors and staff began to agree with my interpretation of the plan.” Mayoral candidate Cr Frank Wilkie was the first domino to fall, and his stance on STA has only strengthened since, advocating for, amongst his 2024 campaign promises in these pages last week, “vigilance against overscale and out of zone development, [and] reducing short term accommodation impacts on neighbourhoods.” In 2021 Crs Stockwell and Jurisevic followed close behind, giving the STA restrictions lobby the numbers, but this did not stop Mayor Stewart and Cr Lorentson pushing for evidence that the STA situation was contributing to a growing housing crisis before

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they would consider supporting restrictions. As a result Noosa Council funded two reports investigating linkages between the issues, with both finding that the growth of STAs diminished the available housing stock. Council then set out to create a set of local laws governing STAs in 2022. Speaking with Noosa Today last week before council moved into pre-election caretaker mode, Cr Wegener recalled: “I forcefully

of STAs throughout Noosa because I saw that STAs were taking the place of residential rental properties. Between 1998 and 2001 I lived in three rental properties in Sunshine Beach. Through my income in a basic job making surfboards, I was able to rent accommodation and put down roots in Noosa. Today, my journey would be nearly impossible. Noosa’s future resident population has been compromised severely.

argued that there should be a 24-hour hotline and properly funded strict enforcement. If reelected I will continue to advocate for restricting STAs in Noosa.” While Cr Wegener was at pains to point out that STA restriction was now an all-of council issue with widespread support, rather than his personal campaign, his “skin in the game” is still clearly evident: “Throughout my first term I campaigned against the unregulated spread

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Traffic overload. Screen shot from ‘Where neighbours are strangers’. “The other big problem is the amenity of residents who live next door to STAs in residential zones. The Noosa Plan clearly states that amenity comes first in any sort of development, but it’s been circumvented by this proliferation. The substance of my argument against this is that while the plan refers to ‘consistent use’ in predominantly residential

neighbourhoods, residential is no longer predominant and therefore the use is in breach of the plan.” Noosa Today understands from sources close to council that the groundwork for a clearer and fairer way forward on STA in the 2024-28 council term may have already been identified in the confidential meetings on

amendments to the planning scheme, but there have also been stumbling blocks along the way – like the proposal that social housing be included in multi-storey development applications, which has become a state issue – thereby creating the probably false impression that council has been sitting on its hands on STA. But we won’t know until the amendments

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come before the new council later in the year. Some critics of the council approach to the STA issue are not confident. As longtime hard-liner Julia Craddock posted on the Residents For Noosa Facebook page on 19 January: “These issues are going to worsen. We thought this Council was bad. Wait ‘til you see the next. I see the overt business focus of candidates. STA are the quintessential small business supported by micro businesses. No business-oriented Council will act on STA.” While Noosa Today doesn’t have access to Ms Craddock’s crystal ball on the composition of the next council, there is no doubt that the priorities of the new councillors are going to be crucial in determining the future of residential amenity in Noosa. Says Cr Wegener: “When the planning scheme amendments are adopted, I am hoping the community will push for more action to limit the spread of STAs, while at the same time council might be able to alleviate some of the so-called ‘blunt instrument’ problems for purpose-built motels and resorts. So, in summary, the way forward is about two things – slowing the spread of STAs and making regulation fairer for all. “I think we have to look at the cost to the social fabric of Noosa Shire and the cost of losing its future residents because of the proliferation of STA in residential neighbourhoods or other places outside the visitor accommodation zones. Council works on cost/benefit analysis across the board, so we have the best waste system we can afford, for example. STA has to be recognised as a tremendous cost, so if you’re benefiting from it, you have to pay it forward. “I think the community will support that as opposed to a BandAid approach. I’ve supported the Local Laws and I’ve advocated for more funding for them because we have not been able to get enough staff to fulfill the compliance work. People ask why this is all taking so long, and one of the reasons is that we have difficulty getting staff because the wages aren’t very high and people can’t afford to live here. “The irony is that STA has pushed long term renters out so that people who might become STA compliance officers can’t afford to live in Noosa. How’s that for a vicious cycle!”

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The official launch weekend over Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 February promises an explosion of flavour, entertainment and community spirit.

Ultimate weekend party Matso’s, the creator of Australia’s Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer, is throwing the ultimate housewarming party to mark their official launch weekend of Matso’s Sunshine Coast in Eumundi. Located in the heart of Eumundi, Matso’s Sunshine Coast opened its doors just before Christmas to a festive rush of locals and visitors, but they’ve shared that it is now time to properly introduce themselves to the community and hold a ‘housewarming party’ to get to know their new neighbourhood, showcase all that they’ve got and give a sneak peek at what’s still to come. Matso’s head of marketing and sales Mick McKeown said the Sunshine Coast community and visitors alike have welcomed the redeveloped venue with open arms and adventurous taste buds. “Matso’s is not your run-of-the-mill brewery and distillery, it’s an adventure in every sip, and since opening, we’ve had locals and out-of-towners complimenting our brews, cocktails, bites, and laid-back vibes,“ he said. “Our menu is packed with local goodness and a mix of classic pub grub and cool twists that go hand-in-hand with Matso’s deliciously refreshing drinks. The mashup of flavours is spot-on, and we’ve been blown away by the love so far.” Mick said the official launch weekend

Matso’s head of marketing and sales Mick McKeown. over Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 February promises an explosion of flavour, entertainment and community spirit, with a lineup of activities and offerings that capture the essence of Matso’s. “This is our way of throwing a house party to welcome everyone into the Matso’s family. We want this venue to be more than a brewery and distillery, we want it to be a hub for social connection and collaboration within the local community.“ “There’s no charge to enter and we will have an eclectic mix of live music, local artwork displays, family-fun activities and Hot 91.1 FM broadcasting live from the venue on Saturday. We want everyone to feel the Matso’s vibe – where good times, great drinks, and a bit of eccentricity collide.“

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What to know for election Queenslanders will go to the polls next month to elect mayors and councillors in each of the state’s 77 councils, with election day on Saturday 16 March. Early voting is expected to be available around the shire from Monday 4 March to Friday 15 March, with local details to be confirmed in this paper and at ecq.qld.gov.au The electoral roll will close next Monday 5 February with candidate nominations now open and set to close at 12pm on Tuesday 13 February. Postal vote applications will close at 7pm Monday 4 March. In Noosa, voting for the six positions of councillor are conducted by the first-past-thepost system, while the mayoral vote is optional preference, meaning you may choose to vote for just one candidate, or list some or all in order of preference. In this and future editions leading into the elections, Noosa Today will keep you updated on all aspects of the campaigns for six councillors and our next mayor and associated news stories, including equal-space miniprofiles and questionnaires, starting with our current four mayoral candidates in this week’s edition. A shire since 1910, for more than 100 years Noosa has trusted its residents, rather than councillors to elect our mayor (or chair in days gone by). Over the past 50 years of Noosa’s growth spurt, the primarily rural-based and conservative councils of Ian Macdonald and Bert Wansley gave way to the progressive and more ecologically-minded councils of Noel Playford and Bob Abbot. Despite a referendum result of more than 90 per cent of residents against it, Noosa Shire was amalgamated into the Sunshine Coast Council in 2008, only emerging from it in 2014 after six years of protest, at which time divisional representation was abolished. Following a two-year caretaker council led by former mayor Noel Playford, Noosa elected

Noosa Shire residents will vote on their new Council on 16 March. a full-term council led by Mayor Tony Wellington in 2016. In 2020 Wellington was outpolled by the LNP’s Clare Stewart, who became Noosa’s first female mayor.

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Noosa Today sent a questionnaire to each one of Noosa’s Mayoral candidates and asked them to complete it. Here is their response:

Candidate Nick Hluszko What is your working background? Born in Brisbane to parents who were WWII refugees, Nick’s career began as a 21-yearold truck driver and after 20 years, I climbed the ranks to a global management role in the Americas. Later was General Manager of YUM Restaurants International, Eurasia, overseeing over 4000 staff followed by consulting as the CEO for major retail brands in Eurasia and lastly as CEO of one of Eurasia’s largest cinema chains. Why are you running for Mayor? At a time population pressures affect our daily lives more and more and when many are struggling with the cost of living and interest rates, it is time to change. I believe there is a clear lack of leadership and accountability and when put into the context of staffing and culture problems, I feel that we are in trouble. You cannot deliver community expectations if the house is not in order! Today it is not. There is a perception that Council is antibusiness led by a ‘boys club’ who do not represent nor listen to all sections of the community. Public trust is low citing a failure to address the major problems of infrastructure and ratepayer monies has been wasted on low priority projects. The policy of doing nothing in the hope that people will not come has failed. What qualifies you to be Mayor? Nick holds a B.Bus. and a Master of Business

Nick Hluszko from Monash University. He has also studied at Harvard USA, the Graduate School of Management at the University of New South Wales, and Financial Management at INSEAD in France. Over thirty years, community involvement has included serving as the President of the Noosa North Shore Association, Chair of the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Sub-

Committee, and contributing to the Council Climate Change Round Table, Teewah and Cooloola Working Group, Rural Fire Brigade and as an oyster grower for the NICA Oyster Project. Are you a member of a political party? If so, which one? None

What organisations in Noosa are you a member of or affiliated with? I have resigned from all associations, groups, etc so as to focus only on the role of Mayor and to avoid any conflicts going forward. If elected, will you be undertaking any other paid employment? If so, what would that be? No List the four top Council issues you believe to be the most important to Noosa residents. In the core context of protecting our environment and Noosa lifestyles: 1. Better Management – a more efficient, stable, accountable and well-managed Council controlling costs and imposing only the very minimum rates and levies. 2. Noosa River Strategy – Partner with the State to create a Catchment Action Plan including implementation of the approved anchoring, mooring and live-aboard vessel recommendations. 3. Infrastructure - We need to stop putting our heads in the sand and start prioritising infrastructure such as public transport, roads, parking, and boating access urgently. 4. Strong Leadership - We need to fix our staff problems and culture to build an effective, streamlined management team who has defined goals and are accountable for their results.

Candidate Frank Wilkie What is your working background? 1996-2007. Noosa journalist, newspaper editor where I learned to respect the identities and needs of the communities that make up our Shire, plus the reasons why and how Noosa is different. 2007-2008 Elected in by-election. Worked to help ensure Noosa’s planning scheme and community advisory boards were retained to protect Noosa’s points of difference during amalgamation with other councils 2008-2013 Amalgamation years. Noosa Journalist, high school teacher. 2014-2016 re-elected councillor. Part of the team that rebuilt Noosa Council on financially sustainable and service-focused principles. 2016-2024 Served as Deputy Mayor (and Acting Mayor as needed), gaining deeper understanding of how all council departments can best deliver quality services for the Noosa community while keeping rates as low as possible in face of increased development pressure, fires, floods, COVID and the rise of Short Term Accommodation. Why are you running for Mayor? I feel compelled to help shape a team that

Frank Wilkie respects what makes Noosa different, places our residents and environment first and is not afraid to make decisions that can unite and change Noosa significantly for the better in the long-term.

An old fashioned term for this is “vocation”. In recent years, we’ve seen voting against key planning scheme principles, STA refusals and environmental projects. It’s time to get back to core principles. What qualifies you to be Mayor? I have the experience and understand how to collaborate with colleagues and staff within a local government framework to get the best results for our community. Having served with four Noosa Mayors, and two as Deputy/Acting Mayor, I understand what needs to be done to be an effective Mayor, and how. My background as a journalist and teacher means open and accountable engagement with the community is an absolute must. Are you a member of a political party? If so, which one? No. Never have been. What organisations in Noosa are you a member of or affiliated with? Noosa Arts Theatre, Noosa Gymnastics Club, Sunshine Coast Creative Writing Institute, Cooroora Historical Society, Peregian Community House, Institute of Company Direc-

tors If elected, will you be undertaking any other paid employment? If so, what would that be? No List the four top Council issues you believe to be the most important to Noosa residents. Ensuring the responsible financial management that delivers good quality council services- well maintained parklands, footpaths and roads, protection for our environment and keeping rates low.

Reducing traffic congestion and improving access to popular areas through parking and travel solutions that give priority to residents. Protecting Noosa against overdevelopment, halting the spread and impacts of short term accommodation in residential areas by planning law changes and a properly resourced enforcement regime. Managing tourism and events in a way that respects Noosa residents’ lifestyle, environment and community identity.

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Candidate John Morrall What is your working background? From starting work as a bouncer, aged 17, I went on to run one of the biggest music venues in Melbourne. In the late 80s I left hospitality for retail, joining Brashs Music, an Australia-wide music and electronic business. I relocated to Queensland, running 26 retail stores and managing over 300 staff for Brashs, in a role that oversaw the finances and general management of these stores. Following an approach from Harvey Norman in 1997, I moved to Noosa to open Harvey Norman Noosa, in 1999. In 2006 I began my fitness journey, qualifying as a Personal Trainer and developing my skills as a business coach which led me to take on the role of National Training Manager for Jetts Fitness Australia. Today, at the age of 60, I am the owner of Jetts Fitness Noosa, a business I have owned for the past 10 years. Why are you running for Mayor? Having lived and worked in Noosa since 1999, I know and understand our Shire and the issues we face. And there are many. Noosa Shire needs new blood, with fresh ideas, to help keep the shire safe from over-development, while, at the same time, supporting growth. I have no hidden agenda. I am not allied with

Noosa Shire needs a different and independent perspective and a new mindset. I am not a politician. I am someone who has been involved in the Noosa community for over 25 years: in business, through my family, friends

and in day-to-day life, living here. Are you a member of a political party? If so, which one? No, I am not a member of any political party. What organisations in Noosa are you a member of or affiliated with? I have no affiliation with any organisation. If elected, will you be undertaking any other paid employment? If so, what would that be? I will remain the business owner of Jetts Fitness Noosa. My Business partner and our experienced team will run the business for me. I will still train there and meet regularly with my manager, while working full-time as Mayor of Noosa. List the four top Council issues you believe to be the most important to Noosa residents. 1. Rebuild confidence between our residents, ratepayers, council administration and council with a focus on cost of living 2. Focus on our infrastructure from the water to the hinterland. 3. Affordable Housing 4. Working with all stakeholders of the river system with a common-sense approach.

As a Councillor I took firm stands on important issues, weathering opposition from the then mayor and councillors. I had great community support and achieved live-streamed Council meetings and other important initiatives. I have an MBA in Public Administration (AGSM, UNSW), a Graduate Diploma in Education (UNSW), a Bachelor of Arts (U of Al-

berta, Canada) and am a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Are you a member of a political party? If so, which one? No. What organisations in Noosa are you a member of or affiliated with? I am a member of Noosa Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Noosa Arts & Crafts Association and Zero Emissions Noosa. I have relinquished my management committee roles at the Noosa Chamber and Tewantin-Noosa CWA to avoid potential conflicts of interest. If elected, will you be undertaking any other paid employment? If so, what would that be? No. List the four top Council issues you believe to be the most important to Noosa residents. Council’s most recent Community Satisfaction Survey found residents continue to be dissatisfied with Council’s performance on traffic and parking, economic development and jobs, roads, and responsiveness to the community. I’m determined to address each of these and I’m committed to listening and being responsive to residents. I want to see Council moving on plans which have been inadequately progressed, including the Transport Strategy, Economic Development Plan, gravel roads guidelines, and also the Housing Strategy, and Health and Wellbeing Plan.

John Morrall. anyone. My only priority is the residents and ratepayers of Noosa Shire. What qualifies you to be Mayor? My 45-year career in business, much of it spent in Noosa, my ethics, values, and my belief that

Candidate Ingrid Jackson What is your working background? Initially I worked for the Department of Foreign Affairs directing high level courses for human resources managers from Asia, Africa, the Pacific and the Caribbean. My next role was Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator at NSW Ministry of Education. I left the public service to work for Westpac, managing its executive development and national communication programs. I then established a consulting company, Executive Management Solutions, specialising in communications, change management, organisational design, executive development, and performance appraisal systems. Its long-term clients included the Commonwealth Bank, Sydney Water, NSW Public Works and David Jones. I also undertook projects for UNESCO, Hornsby Council, Elders and Delta Electricity. I was elected to Noosa Council in 2016 and fought to achieve improved transparency, evidence-based decision-making and a fair go for Noosa residents Why are you running for Mayor? I’m committed to ensuring well managed local solutions to impacts such as population growth, economic uncertainty and climate change. An important priority is to work towards the intent of the Noosa Plan with its vision of creating a resilient community and thriving economy in harmony with the environment.

· Ingrid Jackson I’m concerned to see greater Council action on plans that go nowhere, greater transparency and accountability, and a more respectful culture. What qualifies you to be Mayor? My long managerial career and four years as a Noosa Councillor have prepared me for the role.

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Dig out your whisks, hammers and bedazzlers and get ready, as this viewer favourite returns for a 30th season. Delightful host Johanna Griggs and the team are back to demonstrate ideas to spruce up your house and garden and create delicious meals in the kitchen. And they are bringing the star power, with celebrity chef Colin Fassnidge (pictured) joining the team, bringing his much-loved family recipes to the Friday-night staple. Tonight, Fassnidge and Griggs whip up a lamb kofta with pita bread, Dr Harry Cooper gets an up close and personal view of some little penguins and landscaper Charlie Albone takes a bland, uninviting paved area and turns it into a backyard oasis.

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TIPPING POINT AUSTRALIA Nine, Monday, 4.30pm

THE HUNDRED WITH ANDY LEE Nine, Tuesday, 9pm

If you’ve had the telly on during the day over the past few years, it’s likely you’ve come across the UK version of this popular game show, pitting contestants against an arcade-style machine, with a cash jackpot and mystery prizes on the line. Well, now Australians have the chance to make the counters fall and try to win $20,000. Hosted by former tennis champion and TV broadcaster Todd Woodbridge (pictured), it sees three players answer trivia questions, with one lucky contestant playing for the jackpot. New Aussie initiative “jackpot temptation” adds an exciting new twist – Woodbridge has an array of appealing offers in store for contestants who reach the end of the game.

After taking the show to the tennis, Andy Lee is back in the studio for season six of this irreverent and fun comedy panel show. Lee will be joined by a panel of Australian comedians and 100 regular Aussies via Zoom to explore the fun behind the facts that make us tick as a nation. Tonight’s series return sees regulars Sophie Monk and Mike Goldstein joined by Gold Logie-winner Tom Gleeson to discuss and dissect what Australians are really up to. There will be surprises in store as the real stories behind the stats are told and we discover what’s actually going on out there in Australian homes – and what the panel members really think about all of us.

AUSTRALIAN SURVIVOR 10, Sunday, 7.30pm

For its ninth season, Australian Survivor is back in Samoa, after two instalments filmed domestically, and heading back to its roots. You will not have spied a famous face in either of the two tribes, with 24 brand new players and “ordinary, everyday Australians” making up the Titans and Rebels. The Titans are overachievers and leaders in their field while the Rebels are those used to forging their own paths, who aren’t scared of breaking a rule or two. Jonathan LaPaglia is again guiding the players through challenges and tribal councils, while, back at camp they are scheming and creating alliances, while aiming to “outwit, outplay and outlast”.

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SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 2.00 Total Control. (Ml, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.30 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (R) 11.00 Make Up: A Glamorous History. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PGl, R) 4.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 4.30 Jeopardy! (R) 4.55 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Paralysed By Danger. (2021, Mav) Jessica Morris. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 Mr Mayor. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Riverina, NSW. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.35 Gardening Australia. (Return) Clarence Slockee explores a herbarium. 8.35 Midsomer Murders. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 4. Village tensions reach crisis point thanks to the popularity of a local artisan bakery and mill. 10.05 A Life In Ten Pictures: John Lennon. (PG, R) Takes a look at John Lennon’s life. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.05 Miniseries: Innocent. (Mals, R) 12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (Premiere, PG) A cruise ship singer investigates murders. 8.30 Silk Road From Above. Part 1 of 3. 9.30 Sex: A Bonkers History: The Victorians. (MA15+as) Explores the link between sex and civilisation. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 L’Opera. (Ml) 11.50 Departure. (Ma, R) 2.25 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Malv, R) 3.15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (Return) Host Johanna Griggs and the team demonstrate some terrific ideas for the house, garden and the kitchen, as well as effective and appealing ways to renovate, cook and decorate. 8.30 To Be Advised. 1.25 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) Cassie confronts a younger Olivia. Cole helps Jennifer find the meaning behind her final Primary vision. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 MOVIE: The Dry. (2020, MA15+alv, R) A federal agent returns to his home town in regional Victoria to attend the funeral of a childhood friend. Eric Bana, Matt Nable, Genevieve O’Reilly. 10.45 MOVIE: Widows. (2018, MA15+lsv) Four women plan a heist. Viola Davis. 1.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.05 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 The Garden Gurus. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Bradley Cooper. 8.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGlv, R) Dog whisperer Graeme Hall meets an Aussie cattle dog with a rather unusual quirk. 9.30 Fire Country. (Mv, R) The crew engages in a search-and-rescue mission after a building collapses. 10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Christians Like Us. 1.05 Prison Experiment. 1.55 Small Town Secrets. 2.45 VICE Sports. 3.15 WorldWatch. 4.15 PBS News. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 The Fast History Of. (Return) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.25 Secrets Of The Female Orgasm. 10.20 Yab Yum: The World’s Most Legendary Brothel. 11.50 Secret World Of Las Vegas. 12.45am Radio Hate. 1.35 Sex Before The Internet. 2.30 Couples Therapy. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (72) 6am Home 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 And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Last Chance Learners. 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Maternal. 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 Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Train Of Events. (1949, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet. 8.40 MOVIE: The Notebook. (2004, PG) 11.10 Madam Secretary. 12.10am Memory Lane. 1.30 MOVIE: Train Of Events. (1949, PG) 3.25 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Ghosts. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 The Middle. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 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 South Park. 3.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Modern Times. Continued. (1936, PG, No dialogue) 6.35 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.15 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 10.00 Delicious. (2021, M, French) 12.05pm The Current War. (2017, M) 2.00 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 4.10 Menashe. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 5.40 Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, PG) 7.30 French Exit. (2020, M) 9.35 Haute Couture. (2021, M, French) 11.30 A Mermaid In Paris. (2020, M, French) 1.30am I’m Not There. (2007, M) 4.00 Another World. (2021, M, French) 5.50 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG)

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 American Restoration. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Counting Cars. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Amazing Spider-Man 2. (2014, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Cold Pursuit. (2019, MA15+) 12.40am Pawn Stars. 1.10 American Pickers. 2.30 Sound FX: Best Of. 3.00 Late Programs.

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 14. Macarthur FC v Perth Glory. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.10 Pfffirates. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Looking For Alibrandi. (2000, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Two Hands. (1999, MA15+) 11.40 Would I Lie To You? 12.15am QI. 12.45 Killing Eve. 1.30 Back. 1.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Snow And Ice Special. 2.40 ABC News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Numberblocks. 5.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.50 Tales Of The Moana. 8.55 Nanny Tuta. 9.00 Toi Time. 9.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 10.00 Wild Rockies. 10.50 Woven Threads: Refugees. 11.00 Going Places. Noon The One And Only Dick Gregory. 2.00 Going Native. 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 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.35 MOVIE: Luis And The Aliens. (2018) 9.10 MOVIE: Friday. (1995, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs.

11.00 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You! (2017, PG) 1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 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: The Croods: A New Age. (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Get Smart. (2008, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: Tower Heist. (2011, M) 11.45 The E! True Hollywood Story. (Premiere) 12.45am Love After Lockup. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Gus, The Itsy Bitsy Knight. 4.30 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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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. (PG, R) 2.15 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.45 McCartney 3, 2, 1. (PG, R) 3.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 3.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.30 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 5.30 Muster Dogs. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 The World From Above. (PGa, R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 12.00 Surf Life Saving. Iron Series. Round 5. 2.00 WorldWatch. 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.55 PBS NewsHour. 4.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (PGa, R) 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGaw)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Southern Cross Stakes Day, Caulfield Members Day and Eagle Farm Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast. A look at the latest in outdoor activities.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Mr Mayor. (PGs, R) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 2.00 MOVIE: Everything, Everything. (2017, PGals) Amandla Stenberg, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose. 4.00 The Garden Hustle. (PGl) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 GCBC. (R) 9.30 Cook With Luke. (R) 10.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 10.30 Healthy Homes. (R) 11.00 The Chef’s Garden. (R) 11.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 12.30 To Be Advised. 2.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGa, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. (PGa) 3.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

6.25 Back Roads: Home Hill, Queensland. (PG, R) Heather Ewart heads to Home Hill. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) Sparks fly when Jack and Joan are forced to share a hotel room in a small-town pub on New Year’s Eve. 8.15 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 4. Quiet life in suburbia takes a dark turn when a woman is discovered lying dead in her backyard. 9.45 Total Control. (Ml, R) At a Parliamentary event, Rachel gathers the numbers for her alliance. 10.40 Midsomer Murders. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 4. 12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres: Highclere Castle. Pam Ayres heads to Highclere Castle. 8.25 Scotland’s Scenic Railways: The Jacobite Steam Railway. (Premiere) Takes a look at the landscapes along some of Scotland’s most scenic railway journeys. 9.20 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 3. Explores the truth behind Queen Victoria’s reputation as a stern buttoned up monarch. 10.15 Stolen: Catching The Art Thieves: Oslo. (Ma, R) Part 1 of 3. 11.25 In Therapy. (Mls, R) Dayan is grumpy. 2.35 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (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 Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Authorities investigate a nervous man. 7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Identity. (2002, Mlv, R) A man sets out to discover his identity after being hauled from the ocean with amnesia. Matt Damon, Franka Potente. 9.55 MOVIE: Atomic Blonde. (2017, MA15+lsv, R) An MI6 agent is sent to Berlin to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of operatives. Charlize Theron, James McAvoy. 12.25 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) Team Splinter goes back in time. 1.25 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGl, R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. (Return, PG) Experts help people declutter their lives. 8.30 MOVIE: Rocketman. (2019, Madls, R) Follows the life of Elton John, from his years as a prodigy to his musical partnership with Bernie Taupin. Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden. 11.00 My Life As A Rolling Stone: Mick Jagger. (Madl, R) Part 1 of 4. 12.10 MOVIE: Wish Upon. (2017, Mhlv) Joey King. 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Destination WA. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 To Be Advised. 8.00 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) On a busy night shift in Lancashire, a call involving a man threatening to take his life by walking into the sea takes priority for the North West Ambulance Service and is triaged by a mental health nurse. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 FBI: International. (Mv, R) The International Fly Team investigates when the hijacking of a billionaire’s cryptocurrency wallets en route to a safety vault in Switzerland leaves the escort, an American, shot dead in the Alps. 12.00 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 Live At The Apollo. 9.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.45 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.15 MythBusters. 11.05 Portlandia. 11.50 Black Mirror. 12.55am Unprotected Sets. 1.45 MOVIE: Walkabout. (1971, M) 3.25 ABC News Update. 3.30 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup Series. Replay. 2.00 The Story Of. 2.30 WorldWatch. 4.30 Asia’s Next Top Model. 5.30 The Bob Ross Experience. 6.40 The Toys That Built The World. 7.30 Building The Ultimate. 8.30 Music Videos That Defined The 90s. 9.25 Music Videos That Defined The 2000s. 10.20 Better Things. 11.15 Fear The Walking Dead. 12.10am Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Horse Racing. Southern Cross Stakes Day, Caulfield Members Day and Eagle Farm Raceday. Noon Cities Of The Underworld. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Danger Man. 8.30 Tomorrow’s World. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 MOVIE: The 14. (1973, PG) 1.10pm MOVIE: Carry On Cleo. (1964, PG) 3.05 MOVIE: Muscle Beach Party. (1964) 5.00 MOVIE: The Way West. (1967, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Rain Man. (1988, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Lions For Lambs. (2007, M) Midnight Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Frasier. 12.30pm The King Of Queens. 1.30 Becker. 2.30 To Be Advised. 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. 11.40 Sesame Street: 50 Years Of Sunny Days. 1.15pm Wild Rockies. 2.05 NITV News: Nula. 2.35 Pecan Summer: The Opera. 4.10 MOVIE: Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 5.50 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 6.20 News. 6.30 The Cotton Club: The Musicians Story. 7.00 Family Rules. 7.30 Call Of The Baby Beluga. 8.30 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.40 Late Programs.

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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 JAG. 4.30 Camper Deals. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 Reel Action. 6.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 15. Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners. 9.15 NCIS. 10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.05am FBI: International. 2.00 48 Hours. 3.00 JAG. 5.00 Home Shopping.

Green Tomatoes. Continued. (1991, PG) 8.15 Coco Avant Chanel. (2009, PG, French) 10.15 Farewell, Mr. Haffman. (2021, M, French) 12.25pm Blow Dry. (2001, M) 2.05 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 3.45 Steamboy. (2004, PG) 6.05 Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 8.30 Benediction. (2021, M) 11.05 Nymphomaniac: Vol II. (2013, MA15+) 1.15am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon On Tour With Allan Border. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 1. Afternoon session. 5.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 1. Evening session. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 Mighty Ships. 10.30 Mighty Planes. 11.30 Late Programs.

1.45pm Motor Racing. Formula E. Diriyah ePrix. H’lights. 2.55 Motor Racing. Formula E. Diriyah ePrix. H’lights. 4.05 Surfing Australia TV. 4.35 World Rugby Sevens Series Show: Perth. 5.45 MOVIE: Astro Boy. (2009, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Ready Player One. (2018, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Lucy. (2014, MA15+) Midnight The E! True Hollywood Story. 1.00 Kardashians. 3.00 Late Programs.

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SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. (Return) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. (R) 1.00 New Leash On Life. (Final, PG, R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.55 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (Final) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PG, R) 4.40 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.30 The ABC Of. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 The World From Above. (R) 10.00 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 12.00 Surf Life Saving. Iron Series. Round 6. 2.00 APAC Weekly. 2.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 2.55 Wheelchair Sports. (R) 3.00 Speedweek. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (PG, R) 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGav)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Highlights. 1.00 To Be Advised. 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.

6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 GolfBarons. 10.30 Golf. Jack Newton Celebrity Classic. Replay. 11.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. (PGm, R) 12.30 Fishing Aust. 1.00 Swimming. National Open Water C’ships. H’lights. 1.30 MOVIE: The Cure. (1995, PGla, R) 3.30 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 My Way. (Return)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 9.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 To Be Advised. 12.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 1.00 Buy To Build. (R) 1.30 Healthy Homes. (R) 2.00 Cook With Luke. (R) 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. 3.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Grand Designs Transformations: South Yarra And Flemington. (PG, R) A worker’s cottage gets a radical makeover. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) Part 4 of 5. 8.30 Total Control. (Ml) Alex makes an unsavoury deal with a political rival on a nation-changing piece of legislation. 9.30 Miniseries: Best Interests. (Ml) Part 4 of 4. As the two sides go to battle in court there is growing hope for Nicci’s case. 10.30 Mystery Road. (Malv, R) 11.25 Harrow. (Mav, R) 12.20 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Mals, R) 1.20 Sanditon. (Ma, R) 2.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.10 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Giza Pyramid: Reaching For The Stars. A look at the pyramids of Giza. 8.30 Secrets Of Modern Archaeology: Making Sites Speak. (PGa) Part 1 of 4. Documents how cutting-edge technology is being used to help save archaeological sites. 10.30 Viking Empires: The Dynasty Of Ivar. (PGav, R) Part 2 of 2. 11.30 Muhammad Ali. (Mav, R) 1.50 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.40 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 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie. 8.40 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Jane Thurgood-Dove. (Return, Mav) Ron Iddles revisits the 1997 murder of Jane Thurgood-Dove, a woman who was gunned down in her driveway. 9.45 What The Killer Did Next: Sabina Nessa. (Return, Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister. 10.45 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. (Mav) Part 1 of 3. 12.10 Bates Motel. (MA15+asv, 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 Married At First Sight. (PGls) The social experiment continues. 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 To Be Advised. 11.10 The First 48: Score To Settle And In Her Arms. (Malv, R) 12.00 Prison. (Mal, R) 1.00 Golf. Jack Newton Celebrity Classic. Replay. 2.00 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 GolfBarons. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After a Japanese sailor is murdered on American soil, the NCIS team must find the killer before the wrong person is accused and the case triggers a diplomatic crisis. Captain Milius makes a personal request. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

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: Mothers On The Edge. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 9.50 Interview With The Vampire. 10.35 Doc Martin. 11.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Midnight Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 1.55 ABC News Update. 2.00 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.20 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 1.30 Noisey. 2.25 Rise. 3.20 Jungletown. 4.15 WorldWatch. 4.40 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.10 Retro Gamers. 5.45 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Ocean Wreck Investigation. (Premiere) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 World’s Best Electric Cars. 9.25 Cracking The Code. 10.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Extreme Animal Transport. Noon Cities Of The Underworld. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.10 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.10 I Escaped To The Country. 6.10 Escape To The Country. 7.10 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Call The Midwife. 11.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Skippy. 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.15 MOVIE: My Brother Jonathan. (1948) 1.30pm MOVIE: Pacific Destiny. (1956) 3.30 MOVIE: Sayonara. (1957, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Man On Fire. (2004, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Middle. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 Ghosts. 12.30pm The Big Bang Theory. 1.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Tasmania JackJumpers v Adelaide 36ers. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Perth Wildcats v New Zealand Breakers. 5.00 The Middle. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 South Park. 12.25am Shopping. 1.20 Just For Laughs Montreal. 2.20 Late Programs.

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Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Replay. Noon Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 1.25 Away From Country. 2.25 VICE Sports. 3.25 Dance Rites 2023. 5.00 Woven Threads Stories From Within. 5.10 Going Places. 5.40 Moko. 6.10 News. 6.20 Yellowstone. 7.30 No Maori Allowed. 8.25 MOVIE: Tupaia’s Endeavour. (2019, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

Menashe. Continued. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 6.10 Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, PG) 8.00 Lady L. (1965, PG) 10.00 Haute Couture. (2021, M, French) 11.55 A Mermaid In Paris. (2020, M, French) 1.55pm Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 4.20 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 6.15 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 8.30 Arctic. (2018, M) 10.20 Lingui: The Sacred Bonds. (2021, MA15+, French) 11.55 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.45pm To Be Advised. 2.45 Rich House, Poor House. 3.45 MOVIE: 100% Wolf. (2020, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Penguins Of Madagascar. (2014) 7.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Fallout. (2018, M) 10.20 MOVIE: Creed. (2015, M) 1am World Rugby Sevens Series Show: Perth. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 9.00 Wildlife Rescue Australia. 10.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 Camper Deals. 2.30 JAG. 3.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 15. Macarthur FC v Western Sydney Wanderers. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Fish Of The Day. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Disasters At Sea. 5.00 Storage Wars: New York. (Return) 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

Monday, February 5 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. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Ma, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.30 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Cook Up. (R) 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.15 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 11.15 Icons. (PGalv, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China. (PGa, R) 2.10 Good With Wood. (PGal, R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 The 66th Annual Grammy Awards. (PGa) 3.30 Border Security: International. (Mad, R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls, R) 1.45 9Honey Hacks. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 GCBC. (R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGas) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Snow Journey, Victoria And 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 Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Nemesis: The Turnbull Years. Part 2 of 3. 9.30 Media Watch. (PG) Paul Barry takes a look at the latest issues affecting media consumers. 9.50 What Broke The Rental Market? (R) Takes a look at the rental crisis. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Planet America. (R) 11.50 Changing Ends. (Final, 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 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (Return, PGa) Hosted by Michael Hing. 8.30 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (PG) Marine biologist Theo Vickers goes in search of a sea slug to photograph. 9.25 Building The Snowy: The People. (PG, R) Part 2 of 3. Explores the human element of the Snowy and its role in creating a multicultural Australia. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Blanca. (MA15+a) 11.50 Bloodlands. (Malv, R) 2.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) The nationwide search for a singing superstar continues as the hopefuls vie for a spot in the top 30. Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie, with judges Amy Shark, Kyle Sandilands and Marcia Hines. 9.05 The 66th Annual Grammy Awards. (PGa, R) Coverage of the 66th Annual Grammy Awards from Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. Featuring performances by Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott and Dua Lipa. Hosted by Trevor Noah. 12.35 Bates Motel. (Mas, R) Norma is torn between Norman and Romero. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The first dinner party sees a shock exit as all the couples meet for the first time. 9.00 Big Miracles. (Return, Mam) Follows a new group of hopefuls on their journey to becoming parents with the help of IVF. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) Reyes goes undercover at Rikers. 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor. 9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) After two land management agents go missing while executing a land seizure warrant, the Fugitive Task Force heads to a hostile Wyoming county to track them down. Hana’s catfishing turns deadly. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 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 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.10 Louis Theroux: Selling Sex. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 QI. 12.10am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.55 MOVIE: Two Hands. (1999, MA15+) 2.25 ABC News Update. 2.30 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Cult Of Elon. 1.20 Planet A. 2.15 Counter Space. 3.10 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 Everyone Else Burns. 10.25 Scrubs. 11.20 Hoarders. 1am The Devil You Know. 1.50 Shrill. 2.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 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 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Swimming. National Open Water Championships. Highlights. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Mandy. (1952, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Signora Volpe. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 How We Roll. 11.30 Friends. 1pm Charmed. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 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 Workaholics. 2.30 Just For Laughs Australia. 3.30 Bold. 4.30 Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Moko. 2.00 Going Native. 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 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Survivors. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Karla Grant Presents. 9.10 Message From Mungo. 10.25 MOVIE: The Justice Of Bunny King. (2021, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

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7MATE (74)

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 All 4 Adventure. 9.30 iFish. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 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.

Cutthroat Island. Continued. (1995, PG) 8.05 Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 10.30 Benediction. (2021, M) 1pm Chocolat. (1988, M, French) 3.00 The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. (1988, PG) 5.20 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 7.30 Inseparables. (2016, M, Spanish) 9.35 Benjamin. (2018, MA15+) 11.10 Looking For Grace. (2015, M) 1am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Storage Wars: New York. 11.00 Border Security: Int. Noon Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Boating. Circuit Drivers Championship. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Ax Men. 11.30 Late Programs.

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Tuesday, February 6 ABC TV (2)

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SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Project Wild. (PG, R) 10.30 Courtney Act’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 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.30 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 Cook Up. (R) 9.15 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.05 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (R) 11.00 Icons. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 No Maori Allowed. (Mal, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Patrol. (PGa, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA: Audrey Hepburn. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 Kenan. (PGals) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGas, R) 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads: Timber Creek, NT. (PG) Presented by Kristy O’Brien. 8.30 McCartney 3, 2, 1: Couldn’t You Play It Straighter? Paul McCartney continues his chat. 9.00 Earth: Green. Part 3 of 5. 10.00 You Can’t Ask That: Gay Men. (MA15+s, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Nemesis. (R) 12.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.55 Parliament Question Time. 1.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.45 Tenable. (R) 3.30 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 Who Do You Think You Are? Rhonda Burchmore. (PGa, R) Rhonda Burchmore traces her roots. 8.35 The Earl, His Lover, The Escort, Her Brother. Explores the disappearance and murder of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 10th Earl of Shaftesbury. 9.50 Robson Green’s Icelandic Adventure. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 3. 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Das Boot. (MA15+av) 12.10 Dark Woods. (Mav, R) 2.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan 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) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie. 9.05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) Gordon Ramsay tries to transform a six-month-old gastropub that is in jeopardy due to its fiery head chef. 10.05 First Dates UK. (Mal) Couples meet for the first time in a restaurant. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Autopsy USA: Rick James. (MA15+ad, R) 12.40 Bates Motel. (Mav, R) 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues. 9.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Return, PGs) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 Family Law. (Ma) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGs, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor. 9.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates a string of Russian spy encounters that may be linked to a murder. 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav, R) A petty officer is found dead. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm 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. (Final) 9.30 Portlandia. 10.15 Back. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.10 MOVIE: Looking For Alibrandi. (2000, M) 12.50am Unprotected Sets. 1.45 MOVIE: Walkabout. (1971, M) 3.25 ABC News Update. 3.30 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Devoured. 1.25 Cryptoland. 1.55 One Star Reviews. 2.25 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.35 Fringes. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 WorldWatch. 6.10 Duckrockers. 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. 10.15 Hudson & Rex. 11.55 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 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 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Iron Maiden. (1963) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Tasmania JackJumpers v Adelaide 36ers. Replay. 10.00 King Of Queens. 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. Noon Becker. 1.00 Frasier. 2.00 King Of Queens. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 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.

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Woven Threads Stories From Within. 2.00 Going Native. 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 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Survivors. 7.30 Chatham Islanders. 8.30 Boy Called Piano: The Story Of Fa’amoana John Luafutu. 9.30 Herbs. 11.05 Late Programs.

A King In New York. Continued. (1957, PG) 6.55 Amazonia. (2013, No dialogue) 8.25 Lost In Paris. (2016, PG) 10.00 Arctic. (2018, M) 11.50 Looking For Grace. (2015, M) 1.45pm Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 4.00 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 5.40 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 7.35 Mahana. (2016, M) 9.30 An Impossible Love. (2018, MA15+, French) Midnight Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 MOVIE: Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back – Evolution. (2019, PG) 1pm Raymond. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Legend Of Zorro. (2005, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. 11.30 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 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. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 American Restoration. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Aussie Salvage Squad. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

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NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Nemesis. (R) 11.30 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.30 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.10 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 11.05 Icons. (PGavw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China. (R) 2.15 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (PGa, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Patrol. (PGa, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA: Desi Arnaz. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 Explore TV: Viking Cruises Portugal. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGas, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (Return, PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Return) A satirical news program. 9.00 This Is Going To Hurt. (Premiere, Mals) Follows the life of a junior doctor. 9.50 Planet America. 10.20 Miniseries: Best Interests. (Ml, R) 11.20 ABC Late News. 11.35 The Business. (R) 11.50 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.40 Tenable. (R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 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 Scottish Islands With Ben Fogle: Isles Of The Clyde – Arran And Holy Isle. Part 1 of 4. 8.40 Shackleton’s Endurance: The Lost Ice Ship Found. (PG, R) An in-depth look at the recent discovery of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s long-lost ship Endurance. 9.50 Kin. (MA15+lv) Bren Kinsella returns home from prison. 10.50 SBS World News Late. 11.20 All Those Things We Never Said. (Ma) 12.30 Miniseries: Holding. (Mls, R) 2.20 Germinal. (Mav, R) 4.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, 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. (PGas) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) The nationwide search for a singing superstar continues as the hopefuls vie for a spot in the top 30. 9.10 MOVIE: Spider-Man: No Way Home. (2021, Mv) When a spell meant to cause people to forget his true identity goes wrong, dangerous enemies from the multiverse start to appear, forcing Peter Parker to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch. 12.20 Parenthood. (PGa, R) Kristina babysits Noel. 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 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) A photo ranking challenge causes grief for the couples when they rate the other brides and grooms. 9.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 La Brea. (Mv, R) Eve embarks on a perilous journey. 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard. 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Swimming. National Open Water Championships. Highlights. 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Return, Ma) Follows paramedics as they respond to a seven-year-old boy who is gasping for air. 8.30 FBI: International. (PGav) The fly team searches Bucharest for a Romanian surrogate who went missing shortly before carrying the biological child of an American couple to term. Scott fears for his neighbour’s safety. 10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) Jamie helps a former officer. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.30 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 Doc Martin. 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. 10.05 Killing Eve. 10.45 Would I Lie To You? 11.20 Louis Theroux: Mothers On The Edge. 12.20am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.40 Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 2.35 ABC News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Planet A. 1.20 Nuts And Bolts. 1.50 The Tailings. 2.00 Australia In Colour. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 WorldWatch. 6.10 Duckrockers. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Winona Ryder: Fighting Demons. 9.35 Pussy Riot: Rage Against Putin. 10.45 MOVIE: So Close. (2002, MA15+) 12.45am 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 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. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Let’s Be Happy. (1957) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 The Real Murders Of Atlanta. 11.50 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.00 Ghosts. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 NBL Slam. 1.30 Big Bang. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 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. Noon Herbs. 1.30 Going Places. 2.00 Going Native. 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. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Survivors. 7.30 High Arctic Haulers. 8.25 Rodman: For Better Or Worse. 10.20 Stan Walker: Impossible Live. 11.15 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.15 The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. (1988, PG) 8.35 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 10.45 Benjamin. (2018, M) 12.20pm Bright Young Things. (2003, M) 2.15 The Movie Show. 2.50 Amazonia. (2013, No dialogue) 4.20 Lost In Paris. (2016, PG) 5.55 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 7.35 Summerland. (2020, PG) 9.30 Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 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 FBI: International. 11.15 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Truckers. 1.00 American Restoration. 1.30 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 2. Afternoon session. 5.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 2. Evening session. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Motorway Patrol. 10.30 Police: Hour Of Duty. 11.30 Late Programs.

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Noon World Rugby Sevens Series Show: Perth. 1.00 Raymond. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Jupiter Ascending. (2015, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Medium. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

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Thursday, February 8 ABC TV (2)

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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 Earth. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.30 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.05 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 11.00 Icons. (Man, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China. (R) 2.10 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 2.30 Border Patrol. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 Mr Mayor. (PGas, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations: Belmont And Oatlands. A Victorian cottage is being transformed. 9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PGad, R) Part 2 of 4. 9.50 Fake Or Fortune? Modigliani. (R) Part 2 of 4. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 This Is Going To Hurt. (Mals, R) 12.10 Finding Alice. (Final, Mls, R) 12.55 Keeping Faith. (Mal, R) 1.55 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.40 Catalyst. (PG, R) 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 DNA Family Secrets. (PG) Hosted by Stacey Dooley. 8.40 Hitler’s Jewish Soldier? Australia Uncovered. (Mav) Takes a look at the story of Alex Kurzem, a Jewish boy who became Hitler’s youngest soldier. 9.45 Culprits. (MA15+v) Joe and Officer track down Youssef and Azar. 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 A Class Apart. (MA15+d) 12.05 My Brilliant Friend. (MA15+av, R) 4.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan 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. (PGas) 8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (Mls) Rumours swirl around Foley’s bar that Agnes has won the lotto jackpot. A DNA test and the surprise visit of Cathy’s childhood friend leaves Agnes with some serious questions to answer about her past. 10.00 The Latest: Seven News. 10.30 Australia: Now And Then. (Ma, R) Presented by Shane Jacobson. 11.30 Monster Mansion: Evil Behind Bars. (MA15+av, R) 12.40 Black-ish. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (PGdl) Follows the activities of police units. 8.30 Emergency. (Mlm) Dr Andrew Trezise is worried a dirt bike rider will have life-altering injuries after a crash. 9.30 RPA. (PGm, R) When a young man’s first kidney transplant fails, he gets a second chance thanks to an offer from his sister. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.50 Emergency Call. (Ma, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. (PGlm) Part 2 of 4. A two-year-old labrador is rushed to the hospital because of a severe infection. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) The search for a suspect who is drugging women’s drinks leads the unit to Muncy’s brother. 10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mav, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 10.10 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.50 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.15 Bliss. 11.40 Would I Lie To You? 12.15am Black Mirror. 1.45 Live At The Apollo. 2.15 Louis Theroux: Selling Sex. 3.15 ABC News Update. 3.20 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Heimo’s Arctic Refuge. 1.20 Toxic Farmland. 2.15 Munchies Guide To Bohemia. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 WorldWatch. 6.10 Duckrockers. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 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. 8.30 The Coroner. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Angry Silence. (1960, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.50 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Ghosts. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 Friends. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 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 The Movie Show. 6.30 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 8.15 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 10.10 Clandestine Childhood. (2011, M, Spanish) 12.10pm Two Of Us. (2019, M, French) 2.00 Summerland. (2020, PG) 3.55 A Month Of Sundays. (2015, PG) 5.55 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 7.35 The Way Way Back. (2013, M) 9.30 Stuck In Love (A Place For Me) (2012, MA15+) 11.20 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 15. Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

Going Native. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Dreaming Whilst Black. 9.05 MOVIE: Once Were Warriors. (1994, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs. 24 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 2 February, 2024

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Motorway Patrol. Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 The Lost Corvette. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Counting Cars. 8.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future II. (1989, PG) 10.45 Late Programs.

Noon Scorpion. 1.00 Raymond. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Under Siege. (1992, M) 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 The Emily Atack Show. 12.20am Medium. 2.05 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

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On the Soapbox Vivien Griffin

Candidates, get specific Climate change 2030 is only six years away, and Noosa voters will elect their mayor and councillors for a four-year term in just seven weeks. No doubt we will be inundated with hand on heart claims of environmental values, business acumen and community commitment. Personally, I would prefer to hear specific proposals, which show that candidates have done their homework on key issues for Noosa. In the coming weeks I would like to see a contest of ideas, not broad generalities. In essence, what is the candidate’s 10-year vision for Noosa and how do they propose we get there? To kick off the process, here are three proposals from me. (Hopefully it will be the ideas which are criticised, rather than the author.) 1. Start seriously tackling the transport issues Where do I start? Frankly, free buses and shopping centre-style signs telling me where there are car parks, are no substitute for a proper 10-year vision for traffic congestion. Similarly, a cycling strategy which goes out to 2040 for completion is no excuse for alternative transport action. As a beginning, I would recommend car parking fees for visitors to Noosa Woods for the next 10 years, using the funds derived to deliver on a visionary alternative transport outcome, including cycling and shuttle buses to Noosa National Park and Noosa Woods.

Vivien Griffin.

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There are 371 car parks in Noosa Woods, and at $25 a day and discounting for free ratepayer access, these could potentially raise in the order of $1 million per year. Use those 10 years to overcome the age-old resistance by Translink to a shuttle bus and develop real alternatives. At the end of the 10 years, trans-

form Noosa Woods into a people’s park, with access by shuttle bus. All Noosa ratepayers currently pay the $30 Sustainable Transport Levy, but visitors do not. It seems a reasonable proposition to establish parking fees for them, particularly when ratepayers are funding the cost of the free bus alternative. After all, Noosa Council already charges a flat fee of $20 for parking in Lions Park, Noosa Heads. 2. Noosa Council to build worker accommodation The lack of affordable accommodation for workers is well recognised, with businesses across the board struggling to find staff. Just as mining companies provide accommodation for their workers, Noosa Council could respond to this problem by building affordable accommodation above key public car park locations near to employment hotspots. Examples would be Bottlebrush Avenue car park, The J car park, Noosa Transit Centre car park and Lanyana Way car park. If constructed at one level, there would be no tree clearing and no visual pollution. Noosa Council could draw upon the sustainable design principles of Nightingale Village in Victoria, and minimise car parking provision, as excellent public transport is available in this location. With sound economic analysis and affordable rents, the initiative should mean no burden on ratepayers. Surely it is at least worth exploring by the new council.

3. Reintroduce the Tourism Levy With very limited consultation, the current council arbitrarily removed the Tourism Levy in 2021, thus effectively removing the transparency and partnership which had prevailed for nearly 20 years. The current situation is the worst of all possible worlds for all parties. A complicated and murky rate schedule now applies to tourism properties, so that it is impossible for any parties to know the truth of what funding is raised and how it is spent. Rather than a clearly defined levy with statutory obligations, funds now go into general revenue which may or may not be directed to tourism. The argument that Council needed to develop a destination management plan simply doesn’t justify the removal of the levy, as that option was always available since Council was responsible for approving the Tourism Levy each year. If newly elected councillors place value on financial transparency, and respectful partnership with business, their only option is to reintroduce the Tourism Levy, conditional on a partnership to finalise a Destination Management Plan. Concluding remarks If candidates are seeking a model for visionary leadership, I would refer them to Paris Mayor Annie Hidalgo, who has an amazing vision for making Paris a liveable and sustainable city. Different challenges perhaps, but an inspiring example of someone with a clear vision and working to achieve it in partnership with her community.

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More dingo deaths on K’gari (Fraser Island) The New Year has not started well for the dingoes on K’gari (Fraser Island) with one animal euthanised and another shot. A young dingo was euthanased at Hook Point for nipping two children and an adult. The other animal was remotely assessed with an injured leg and the decision was made to destroy her. She managed to elude the rangers for many months but was eventually located and shot. The Dept of Environment and Science (DES) justifies euthanasia as a last resort, but is killing more dingoes really the solution? This response is clearly not working as incidents continue to occur and the only outcome is we lose more animals from what is already a depleted gene pool. There is no simple solution, but the problem is not the dingo, known as wongari by the Butchulla, but human behaviour and the number of tourists that flock to the Island over the holidays. It was once just the east coast that was inundated with visitors but now the west coast and northern regions are also coping with an influx of visitors with reports of people driving on the dunes, harassing the dingoes, dumping rubbish, and a general disregard and disrespect for the Island by some, which makes it difficult for the majority who do follow the rules. Compliance and education are two main factors where resources need to be focused, but it is difficult to enforce fines and educate the public because of the sheer number of visitors. The focus must also be on sustainably managed tourism that can generate revenue but also protect the environment and wildlife. It is not sustainable to allow visitor numbers to continue to increase without the infrastructure and resources to manage the impact. We must find an acceptable balance between conservation and tourism and stop killing dingoes. Cheryl Bryant, Save Fraser Island Dingoes (SFID)

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Leave nature intact Thank you Rhonda Prescott for your letter concerning the Queensland Government’s proposal to allow a commercial developer to exploit the natural assets of the Cooloola Recreation Area. In this respect they are following in the footsteps of Campbell Newman and are in no way different to the LNP in their cynical desire to make National Parks pay for themselves. We should keep this in mind before we vote in the coming Queensland election. Rhonda’s letter inspires me to offer my own thoughts on the matter of wilderness protection. Wilderness allows us to abandon for a while our complex and contrived urban existence, immersing ourselves instead into Nature’s unstructured yet coherent majesty. The inaccessibility of wilderness is an inherent part of its charm as well as its challenge. The more we try to bring it to our doorstep so that we may simply choose to catch the occasional glimpse of nature’s workings, the more we impose our limited vision of reality, thereby losing sight of what lies out there yet to be discovered. The only imprints we have the right to make

on nature’s evolving tapestry are our own fleeting footprints in the shifting sands of time. We do not have the right to make such irremediable and damaging changes to this unique and fragile landscape to facilitate human access, just for the convenience and the profit of a few. Noel Bird, Boreen Point

Councillors need to come clean on Cooloola A big thank you to Rhonda Prescott for her excellent letter in last week’s edition of Noosa Today. It was not only a succinct and informed outline of what is being proposed for the Cooloola Great Walk, but also a plea for all candidates for the Noosa and Gympie Councils to clearly state their positions concerning this project. All present councillors and Mayors also need to declare their positions. We need to hear this transparency in interviews and read it in our local papers. The Cooloola Great Walk project is an environmental disaster for the Cooloola and Great Sandy National Park. Ten 38 sqm cabins plus

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infrastructure at Double Island Point and Poona Lake make a mockery of all the principles of conservation which the environmentally informed communities of Noosa and beyond hold dear. I was encouraged to read in the recent newsletter from Noosa Parks Association that they are, “winding back existing and proposed private-sector development leases in Cooloola National Park.” I can only interpret that to mean they are stepping back from their previous position of support for this project. This is indeed good news and not before time. As Rhonda said in her article, the poll conducted by Sandy Bolton to gauge public opinion of the CGW project resulted in a resounding “NO”. In light of this, the private South Australian company CABN, has no social licence to continue their negotiations concerning the building of their proposed structures for the Cooloola Great Walk. Unlike Noosa National Park, which we all love, Cooloola is not exactly in the public gaze. Consequently many in the community aren’t aware of what is happening regarding the Cooloola Great Walk or don’t really care. However, there is a very large group of concerned people who have been working tirelessly to bring these issues to public attention. Protect Parks and Keep Cooloola Cool are two such groups. To quote Greg Wood from Protect Parks, “Councils need to act NOW in the community interest to help ensure full disclosure of project details and full exposure upon all project implications and proponents’ public relations narratives. Councils do have the power and the moral responsibility to do that”. Rhonda Prescott stated that with State Government elections looming, we do need to pressure Stephen Miles to overturn the Newman LNP Government’s decision to allow private development in our National Parks. Act now and pressure the Government to remove the amendment made in 2013. Although it will not be binding, councils will have to make a decision about whether the CGW project should go ahead. It is up to us to make sure there is transparency from all present Councillors and Mayors and all candidates in the upcoming elections. Continued page 28

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From page 27 I strongly urge anyone, who is in conversation with our candidates, to seek the candidate’s position regarding our beautiful Cooloola. It is so important for the current proponent, CABN, to know exactly where the local councils stand. Kathy Sweet, Tewantin

Australia Day history Although Australia Day was a week ago, it should be noted that the information of its origin is not as stated in the recent letter by Lesley Hordyk. Even though the Nationality and Citizenship Act became law on 26 January, 1949, it was on 26 January 1788 that Captain Phillip raised the Union Jack on the shores of Sydney Cove, and declared British sovereignty over half of Australia. Victoria adopted 26 January as Australia Day in 1931, and it didn’t become a public holiday in Australia until 1994. Bruce Hallett, Tewantin

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Protect Noosa community

For those persons standing as candidates for the Noosa Council Elections, I would vote for those who promise the following: 1. Return to the four ward/Division election system, where persons get voted in to represent their area. Councillor numbers by population. 2. Give every ratepayer two free rubbish vouchers per year. 3. Confirm that council will continue to h old Australia day ceremonies and only display Australian flag, on the day and in council. 4. Provide monthly reports to newspapers on new development applications, standing of existing developments and possible outcomes. 5. Continue/introduce regular councillor ward/ division reports. Is Margaret Wilkie standing for council? Just asking! Jim Bennett, Tewantin

Phil Jarratt must be applauded for his exceptional journalism regarding the absolutely fraught issue of STAs in Noosa Shire. He writes with exceptional clarity and with no bias other than advocating for Noosa people concerned about the fabric of their community! A lot of effort and time has gone into making Noosa a community so there is a lot at stake. And there is no doubt Noosa is a community with schools, hospitals, small businesses, community facilities and generational input into the betterment of all these! It is hard not to overstate this with extreme emotion but there can be no other view other than-the lives of families, individuals and organisations that are working towards strengthening communitarianism completely overides in a moral/legal sense the financial interests of a powerful minority. Whatever people think, there is no ethical justification for residents lives to be wrecked by an individual property owners purported “rights“... Never was and never will be. Family

and community is life, not financialisation of property. This is not even taking into account the effects on Noosa’s workers trying to find reasonably cost housing. Your sovereignty as a property owner does not begin and end with your own thoughts! You are not a entity that is separate from the polity as a whole. You are a citizen in a community and your “rights“ must align with this fact. I pray that the upcoming elections can protect Noosa’s social fabric! Dylan White, Coolum Beach

Don’t fix if not broken State Opposition leader David Crisafalli’s pitch to Noosa voters rings hollow in the light of the LNP’s history here. When the LNP’s Glen Elmes represented us, he did noting to stop the LNP state government from drastically defunding the Noosa hospital. We also lost our TAFE on his watch. Noosa hospital was originally 65 per cent

Lesley Hordyk (Letters 26 January) is wrong in claiming that 26 January was chosen to mark Australia Day due to the enactment on that day in 1949 of the Nationality and Citizenship Act of 1948. Just under two centuries before that, on 26 January 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip raised the Union Jack flag in Sydney Cove and officially declared British sovereignty over half of Australia. By this action was perpetuated the legal fiction of terra nullius for over 200 years until the Mabo Land Rights decision by the High Court in 3 June 1992. By 1935 all the states had adopted a common date and name for Australia Day on 26 January, again long before 1949. However, it is only since 1994 that Australia Day has been marked on 26 January with a national public holiday. It should also be noted that First Nations’ opposition to 26 January as Australia Day goes back to at least 1938. The continuation and growth of Invasion Day and Survival Day events is testament that Australians should reconsider this date and find one which is more inclusive and respectful, and less hurtful to First Nations people. Surely as a fair-minded nation we are capable of this?

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Leap in to find a frog Find a Frog Coordinator Eva Ford and the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee are encouraging everyone to contribute some time to be part of this year’s FIND a FROG in FEBRUARY search by taking photos and/or recordings of frogs and their location. As the MRCCC prepares to kick off their annual ‘Find a Frog in February’ Citizen Science program, they are hopeful that there will be success stories as great as the recent recovery of the vulnerable Giant barred frog in Maleny. Prior to 2012, this magnificent species had been absent from the creek system in that area, until several were found during surveys in the Maleny Precinct area. Apart from these few individuals, there was no knowledge of other populations living in the whole Obi Obi Creek catchment. One third of frogs worldwide, and one quarter in our local region, are threatened with extinction. MRCCC raises concern that eight of the most commonly seen species look like they are declining in recent times. Frogs are very sensitive to all components of our environment; water for breeding and hydration, soil and vegetation for hiding and feeding, and clean air to breathe, not only with lungs but through their skin. Unfortunately, this means that dangerous substances in the air or water can end up in their body. This in turn makes frog presence a useful indictor for ecosystem health. Or people can enter records through the ‘Find a Frog in February’ project in iNaturalist, or the ‘Find a Frog – MRCCC’ Group in FrogID. All data ends up in the Queensland WildNet

database for safekeeping and future access for research and planning. “Help to care for our frogs by increasing your knowledge of their whereabouts and improving their habitat areas.” Eva Ford says. “If we want to maintain frog populations, we need to keep an eye on where they are and how many there are. “Then we can make decisions that ensure their perpetual survival, and maybe understand what causes distribution or population changes. “If we look after our frogs, we look after ourselves and all beings.” Participants can attend frog workshops that are occurring throughout the district and should call the MRCCC for more information and to register. Go to the MRCCC website www.mrccc.org.au/ frog-in-february/ for all the information and tools you need to get involved with prizes for outstanding participants Join iNaturalist at www.inaturalist.org and join the ‘Find a Frog in February’ project. Join the Find a Frog in February group on Facebook for ‘Frog of the Day’ videos and to join the discussions with other fervent FROGGERS Join the ‘Find a Frog –MRCCC’ group in FrogID to submit frog records. Explore the FROGGING AROUND FrogID KEY that helps you identify the frogs you encounter at www.froggingaround.com/ frog_id_key.php. This program is supported by all councils of the program area; Sunshine Coast Council, Noosa Shire Council, Gympie Regional Council and Fraser Coast Regional Council

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It’s a great time to go solar With Australians suffering the effects of soaring temperatures at dangerous highs and extreme weather patterns and storms, there has never been a better time to capitalise on the multiple Queensland Government rebates and go solar. Australian authorities recently released multiple severe weather warnings and health warnings advising Australians to stay cool in any way possible and be aware of those more vulnerable and the signs to look out for of dehydration and heat stroke. While many Noosa residents and visitors took advantage of the blazing sun, enjoying a summer of sun and splashing at the beach, many other more vulnerable residents were forced to stay indoors to seek respite, often spiking power bills, running expensive air conditioning to seek comfort from the heat. Sadly, some residents complain the rising cost of electricity simply renders air conditioning an unaffordable luxury. Thankfully the Queensland Government is one of the more generous incentive providers, offering generous rebates to install solar systems. Couple this with the reducing cost of purchasing the solar systems, and the average system now pays for itself quicker than ever before, with the average discount for a single storey, tin roof home in Queensland around $2664 at the point of purchase. This doesn’t factor in the ever-rising cost of purchasing electricity. Being Queenslanders, locals and homeowners can now also purchase battery storage to reduce and eliminate the peak time costs of purchasing energy, and receive up to $4000 in rebates towards the system. This

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Help clean up wetlands This summer NICA and Bush Renewalls are working with conservation volunteers to clean up and repair some of the most degraded wetland sites in Noosa Estuary. NICA’s Peter Hunnam said the hot and humid foreshore fun continues with weeding and cleaning up the foreshore at Shields Street on Friday 2 February from 7am. On Saturday from 7-10am everyone is welcome to join in the clean up and weeding, learn about the Wetland restoration process, help to start re-planting of the degraded areas, if conditions are suitable and share morning tea and discussion on the progress. Next week the team are looking for volunteers to weed and clean up the Tewantin Park foreshore, in front of the Gallery on Wednesday 7 and Friday 9 February. On Saturday 10 February there will be

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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.”

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The best job in Australia The year has started incredibly well for Jack Brew, he’s just been appointed the inaugural Chief Beer Tasting Officer (CBTO) for Heads of Noosa Brewery. Beating more than 1000 other applicants, the aptly named dad from the Sunshine Coast in Qld can officially add beer taster to his CV. Heads of Noosa started the search for their latest employee back in November and were overwhelmed by over 1000 applications from Aussies eager to apply for the role. Co-founder and head brewer Lance Masterton said, “We usually get a handful of applications when we’re hiring for a new role so this completely blew us out of the water.” The job description is the stuff of dreams – get paid $250 per hour to taste test the limited editions brews for 2024. Yes, you heard that right, Jack Brew will be paid to taste test brews. And yes, that is his real name. When he’s not a professional beer taste tester, Jack works as an operator for a global dredging company based in France. He’s the father of two young kids, is married to Kate, and lives just south of Noosa on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. To say he’s stoked about his new role is an understatement. “I have been a huge fan of Heads of Noosa since the very beginning. My dad and I already spend a fair bit time at the Taproom sharing a lager so to paid to be part of the team is a dream come true,” Jack said. Since being offered the role, he has been

Lance Masterton, Jack Brew and Craig Masteron. flooded with messages of congratulations from friends and family. He said several have offered to fill in for him when he is away. Jack’s first day on the tools will come in late March when the first limited edition brew is ready to be sampled.

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Sunshine Coast vodka wins gold on the global stage Sunshine & Sons, a Sunshine Coast distillery, has taken out gold for Australia in the highly coveted World Vodka Awards. Vodkas from over 20 countries were put to the test with ‘new world’ drops up-staging traditional producing countries like Poland, Sweden and Canada. An expert panel had the tough job of testing vodkas in four categories: pure neutral, varietal, botanical and flavoured. Globally, 38 country winners have been selected and will undertake additional judging and compete to be deemed the World’s best - including Sunshine & Sons Original Vodka. The results will be announced on 20 February. Sunshine & Sons founder Matt Hobson said, “From our humble beginnings distilling spirits on the Sunshine Coast, we are thrilled to be on the world stage alongside the world’s best distilleries from South Africa to Scotland.” “Our Original Vodka is one of less than five per cent of vodkas globally that are produced from grapes giving a soft, spongy and velvety texture that is unmistakably premium in comparison to traditional grain, sugar cane and potato vodkas. Combine this with our uniquely local filtration system, using millennia old volcanic rock from the Sunshine Coast, gives our vodka a beautiful minerality that can be comfortably described as a floral pepperiness,” he added. Veronika Karlova, Chair of Judges for the World Vodka Awards, said, “Today’s approach to vodka production has taken a new turn. Forget the traditional perception of vodka as tasteless and boring – it’s anything but plain and flavourless. Producers really pay attention to ingredients and focus on how to retain the character of raw material in vodka.” The accolade is a further boost for Hobson and his team who are celebrating 12-months since launching their innovative pouches of spirits onboard Australia’s newest airline Bonza. Sunshine & Sons Original Vodka is amongst one of the most popular drink choices on the airline’s all Aussie menu. “We know Aussie consumers love to support local and the success of Bonza’s 100 per cent Australian menu is proof of that alongside our popularity with retailers and surf clubs,” Hobson said. The now award winning vodka is available nationally and is the number one seller at popular surf clubs on the Sunshine Coast and is a popular choice for discerning customers at 32 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 2 February, 2024

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Sunshine & Sons, a Sunshine Coast distillery, has taken out gold for Australia in the highly coveted World Vodka Awards. liquor retailers - led in numbers by Noosa Dan Murphys. “The award is a great way to start 2024 as we double down on export markets this year. In March, we will join AusTrade in London and we’ll be working with our distributors to increase presence globally. We’re also working closely with Visit Sunshine Coast and the Food and Agriculture Network to shine a light on the food and agritourism sector here on the Coast - both to a national and international audience,” Hobson said. The World Vodka Awards country winners will now go on to compete against each other for the title of World’s Best in each category.

Plant-based medicine offerings to grow A 100 per cent Australian-owned medicinal cannabis company has opened a new distribution facility on the Sunshine Coast. The new facility at Coolum Beach is fully licenced to provide Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) compliant products to any Australian-licenced pharmacy, which can then dispense the products on prescription. Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said he was pleased to officially announce the opening of the new facility and welcomed Canntic to the community. “Canntic’s warehouse, dispensary and virtual clinic facility has an estimated capital expenditure of $1.3 million,” Mayor Jamieson said. “This major company has a forecasted economic impact to the region of $9.44 million, generating more than 29 direct and indirect local jobs. “The new facility will bring patient and tele-health access to plant-based medicine for regional and interstate patients and advance our region in line with the priorities from our Regional Economic Development Strategy 2013-2033.” Canntic chief executive officer and managing director Shaun Anderson said he was thrilled to see the group expand its facilities

to the Sunshine Coast. “We are a Sunshine Coast-based company started by two locals, with myself having worked for 30 years in big pharma, and my partner being an engineer involved in the renewable energy space,” Mr Anderson said. “Our aim now is to provide patient access to the clinical benefits of plant-based medicine through prescribed authorised avenues via the TGA approved channels. “All our products meet the rigorous TGA standards for unregistered medicines. “Sunshine Coast Council has provided business support measures over a number of years assisting us with finding potential sites, investment support and promotion through its Sunshine Coast Economic Resurgence Plan. “We look forward to growing our presence on the Sunshine Coast and continuing our mission to build locally owned and operated plant-based medicine businesses, in a socially responsible and environmentally aware way.” To book a medical consult, visit the HanaMed website at hanamed.com.au/. For future employment opportunities at Canntic visit canntic.com or email info@ canntic.com

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Your questions answered By Abbey Cannan The Road to Patagonia has been sparking deep conversations from audiences since hitting the big screens, and now it’s the Noosa community’s turn to ask questions at The J Noosa on Thursday 15 February. A 50,000km surfing odyssey turned love story may read like a generic film, but the theme of ecology underpins the entire documentary. Shot over 16 years, the film follows director cinematographer Matty Hannon on an incredible solo adventure, to surf the west coast of the Americas by motorbike, from the top of Alaska to the tip of Patagonia. But deep in the wilderness - alone with the wolves and the bears - his plans unexpectedly fall to pieces. After losing everything, and on the cusp of quitting he meets the girl of his dreams, a permaculture farmer named Heather Hillier who throws caution to the wind and sells her urban-farm to buy a bike of her own. Together riding south, the duo meet with Zapatista rebels, Amazonian shamans and Mapuche leaders whose salient words crack the adventurers’ cultural veneer, leaving them with existential questions. It was like stepping into the future being able to speak to Matty and Heather while watering their garden, with the couple now having a baby and living back in Australia. Here’s five questions with The Road to Patagonia director cinematographer Matty Hannon: 1. Would you recommend travelling without a plan? “I would definitely recommend travelling without a plan. I don’t know whether I would recommend going and making a feature film without having a plan. That was incredibly challenging. But also if I had have done a structured plan around it, it never would have been the film that it is. I don’t think any of the magic moments of the film which are really serendipitous would have ended up in the film.“ 2. How does it feel to now have your story out in the world? “Films that I enjoy are personal and so a big part of our film is that intimate relationship between Heather and I. But that’s not the reason we’re excited to be out and touring the film. The premise behind the film is more about how humans exist in the world in how we relate to each other and to nature. I think we’re exploring some reasonably underrepresented themes. It’s really rewarding to be meeting people who not only identify and have a good emotional response to the love story but also sparking conversations about how we exist as humans in the world, especially now when we’re seeing all manner of depressing statistics come up around the environmental crisis.“ 3. How did you stay patient across the 16

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The couple decided to downshift from motorcycles to horseback. year journey of creating the film? “I think I started the journey in America about 10 years ago now, with the footage from 16 years ago coming from a different part of my life. I guess for us, we rarely had phone reception or a sim card. As far as patients go, we weren’t connected to the internet most of the time and so we just weren’t able to share much online. It was such an endeavour to do the shooting so to be able to edit on the fly and be posting to an audience regularly, I think would’ve changed the experience.“ 4. There’s two Sunshine Coast events right at the beginning of our tour; at The J Noosa

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on Thursday 15 February and Maroochydore Event Cinemas on Saturday 17 February. Are you excited to visit this area? “The event at The J in Noosa is almost sold out and I’m happily surprised about that because I don’t really know too many people in Noosa. So, to be getting bums in seats is a great thing. It does feel like the sort of film that might appeal to your Noosa community. We’re trying to explore some things that are on the edge of that surf culture; loving nature and loving each other. So we’re really excited to be coming up that way. I feel very privileged to be able to get on the road with our little family. We’ll be doing

a surf trip up along the east coast.“ 5. What can people expect from the event in Noosa? “We’ll be doing a Q and A after the screening for the audience to be able to ask a few questions and to sort of dive a bit deeper to some of the scenes. One thing I’m really happy with is the film does seem to spark a few questions within people and some emotional responses. It’s nice to be able to provide a little bit more context for people.” For more information, visit thej.com.au/ road-to-patagonia/

Ampersand launches debut single following success By Abbey Cannan Local band Ampersand launched their debut single Originality at Sunshine Coast’s premier live music venue, Solbar, on Sunday 28 January. The release of the single follows two years of non-stop successes for the independent nu-funk/soul/retro pop fusion band. Harriet Wensley opened the launch event, before Ampersand took to the stage in front of a crowd of family, friends and fans. Jarrod Tutbury, the manager and pianoman of Ampersand, said “After three years of performing together, it’s surreal to be celebrating the launch of our first piece of recorded music at one of our favourite venues on the coast.“ “We couldn’t have achieved that without the support and help of so many people along the way. “I’m very grateful and proud of what the band has accomplished as an independent group literally run out of the back shed.“ Off the back of performances at Caloundra Music Festival and Noosa Alive, Ampersand recorded Originality in response to public demand from a supportive community. Inspired by experience with copycats, the song calls out those individuals who can’t

Ampersand preparing to perform their debut single at Solbar. seem to find that self-motivation and inspiration within themselves without resorting to imitating others. “We have to thank Scott and Justin from Yama Nui Studios for doing such an amazing job recording the chaos of a band who had practically no studio experience, just big ideas,“ Jarrod said. “Paul Blakey put the polish on top with spectacular mastering work. We’re also huge-

ly appreciative to Flying Arts Alliance for funding the recording process through their Regional Arts Grants program.“ He said Originality captures their trademark sass and snark and smooth rapport from live shows. “The process behind releasing a single, for an independent artist, involved a hefty amount of learning on the job,“ Jarrod said. “There are hundreds of platforms and

variables you have to consider and manage to ensure your song has the best chance of being noticed. “Although I am very proud of the song. I personally don’t expect anything spectacular to happen from our first release. It’s a step into the streaming world and a step in the right direction.“ Co-written and arranged by the entire Ampersand team; Originality features vocals, lyrics and melody by Katie Brown and Isi Semmler, keyboards and chords by Jarrod Tutbury, bass by Jed Green, drums and percussion by Orlando Hamilton-Craig and guitar by featured guest artist Doc Hamilton. Recorded, engineered and produced by Scott Mathison and Justin Tresidder at Yama Nui Studios and mastered by Paul Blakey, this single’s creation was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, provided through Regional Arts Australia, administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance. Originality is available to stream on Spotify, Amazon and wherever you listen to your music. Follow Ampersand on Instagram @ampersandbandnoosa or check our their website ampersandbandnoosa.com for news on events, singles and their EP. Friday, 2 February, 2024 NOOSA TODAY 33

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Blair set to star in festival Sunshine Coast’s own, Lisa Blair, is set to star in the 11th annual Ocean Film Festival World Tour. The Ocean Film Festival World Tour aims to captivate audiences with a spectacular lineup of films celebrating the wonders of the ocean from both aerial and underwater perspectives. This year’s spotlight shines brightly on Lisa, a world-record-holding Australian solo sailor originally from the Sunshine Coast, whose incredible story takes centre stage in the festival’s highly anticipated lineup. Lisa’s gripping tale unfolds in the film Ice Maiden, showcasing her audacious solo adventure to achieve the unprecedented feat of becoming the first woman to sail solo, nonstop, and unassisted around Antarctica. This perilous journey, accomplished only twice before, not only tests the limits of human endurance but also confronts the unpredictable and treacherous conditions of the Southern Ocean. Facing unexpected and life-threatening weather challenges, Lisa must summon every ounce of courage, determination, and self-belief to break records and survive in the world’s most dangerous waters. Jemima Robinson, founder and chief executive officer of the Ocean Film Festival World Tour, expressed her excitement about this year’s event, stating, “In our 11th year, the Ocean Film Festival Tour continues to be a platform for storytelling that brings the beauty, challenges, and importance of our oceans to audiences worldwide.” “Lisa Blair’s remarkable journey is a testament to the incredible stories, talents, and environmental messages that resonate with us all. “We are thrilled to showcase this inspiring film and celebrate the magic of the ocean with our dedicated audience.” Beyond her remarkable achievements in sailing, Lisa is a fervent climate activist, seam-

Sunshine Coast’s own, Lisa Blair, is set to star in the 11th annual Ocean Film Festival World Tour. lessly integrating her mission with her solo sailing ventures worldwide. Underpinning her commitment to environmental advocacy is her initiative, Climate Action Now, which encourages individuals to reflect on their role in shaping a more sustainable future for our planet.

Lisa, through her audacious spirit and unwavering dedication to environmental causes, aspires to broaden awareness and become a formidable advocate for transformative change. The family-friendly event is screening for two nights only at The J Theatre on 13 and 14

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The best of the Bee Gees Mary-Lou ready to launch a sweet read at Annie’s Books The Best of the Bee Gees brings the Greatest Hits Tour to The Events Centre Caloundra on Saturday 17 February, with special guests Colin Smiley Petersen and Roslyn Loxton. This brand-new show has a high energy set list with more favourites, more disco and more hits written by the brothers Gibb which were career highlights for icons of the entertainment industry – Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Yvonne Elliman, Graham Bonnet, Samantha Sang, Barbra Streisand, Frankie Valli, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. The Best of the Bee Gees show celebrated a successful Silver Anniversary year on the road with rave reviews in 2023 and brought audiences hustling to their feet at full houses, including Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena and Brisbane’s Queensland Performing Arts Centre. The much-loved troupe features globally seasoned musicians in Creator/Producer Evan Webster (Barry Gibb), Russell Davey (Robin Gibb) and Greg Wain (Maurice Gibb), Ralph Muller (guitar), Brad Poole (Bass) and Greg Loxton (drums). Special guests include child actor and drumming protege, Colin Petersen, who was the first official non-Gibb band member and essential to the Bee Gees sound.

He drove the evolution of the supergroup on stage and in the studio over four albums and said, “It’s wonderful that these incredible songs live on through this great show and I am thrilled to add another dimension by sharing my memories.” Global chanteuse Roslyn Loxton is a vocal powerhouse and also shares the stage to perform classics especially written by the Bee Gees for female artists Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick and others. It would be a tragedy to miss the ultimate debut of The Best of the Bee Gees on the Greatest Hits Tour at The Events Centre, Caloundra on Saturday 17 February with Special Guests Colin Petersen and Roslyn Loxton, plus songs throughout the decades in abundance. If you fancy a little Night Fever with your Valentine and an iconic set list of soaring harmonies, a sensational band and timeless classics … EVENT DETAILS: VENUE: The Events Centre, Caloundra DATE and TIME: Saturday 17 February at 7.30pm TICKETS: From $69 BOOKINGS: Call 07 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au

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A great friend of Annie’s Books, Mary-Lou Stephens, is set to launch her latest sweet release on Thursday 22 February at 6pm. A tangled web of ambition and intrigue melts into a tale as delicious and rich as chocolate in her latest release, The Chocolate Factory. Readers will delve into love, friendship and dangerous secrets in the early years of Cadbury’s Tasmanian factory. “Our friendship was forged when MaryLou worked as a presenter with ABC Sunshine Coast Radio,” Annie wrote. “She is the author of the bestselling novel The Last of the Apple Blossom, and an hilarious memoir Sex, Drugs and Meditation. MaryLou has kindly interviewed many fabulous authors at our book events over the years, but this is her own time to shine!” Mary-Lou Stephens was born in Tasmania, studied acting at The Victorian College of the Arts and played in bands in Melbourne, Hobart and Sydney. Eventually she got a proper

job - in radio, where she was a presenter and music director, first with commercial radio and then with the ABC. She received rave reviews for her memoir Sex, Drugs and Meditation (2013), the true story of how meditation changed her life, saved her job and helped her find a husband. The Australian called her debut novel, The Last of the Apple Blossom (2021), ‘an outstanding historical novel about women and the secrets and burdens they carry.’ Mary-Lou has worked and played all over Australia. Now she’s travelling the world with her husband, slowly, and writing, mostly. EVENT DETAILS: WHAT: Mary-Lou Stephens - The Chocolate Factory book launch featuring an author talk with wine and cheese WHEN: Thursday 22 February at 6pm WHERE: On the footpath at Annie’s Books COST: Free event LIMITED SEATING: You’re welcome to bring a folding chair

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Soak it up on Sunday Yes, it’s back. The music, the nature, the walks, the floral mysteries – and the coffee. Put Sunday February 4 in your diaries for a return to the magic of Noosa Botanic Gardens, where all your favourite activities will once again brighten your Sunday. Take a guided walk from 8.30am to see what summer means in the gardens. Step into the cooling Shade Garden from 9am to experience some of the more exotic

plants the gardens offer. Bring a chair or mat to sit down under the poinciana trees and be regaled by Jay Bishoff, Andy Higgins and friends from 10am – pooches welcome under leashed supervision, too. And don’t forget to order your fresh Bus Stop coffee before settling in. Maybe make a day of it by bringing some lunch and bag a picnic table – there are many dotted around Lake Macdonald’s edges to

choose from. Finally, check the weather on the day at the Noosa Botanic Gardens Friends Facebook page – also for any more information you want about Noosa Shire’s hidden treasure, Noosa Botanic Gardens. The gardens are situated on Lake Macdonald Drive, about 4km from Cooroy.

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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.

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ers, we enjoy a chat over a cuppa. Further details please call Erika 0409 300 007.

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Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society welcomes new and existing members to its first meeting of the year this Saturday, 3 February, at 1pm Tinbeerwah Hall. Learn more about growing orchids and foliage with our friendly club. For more information visit noosaorchidsociety. com.au

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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.

The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club is on Monday 12 February at 1.30pm at our new venue The Anglican Church, 17 William Street Tewantin. Guest speaker will be Noosa Integrated Catchment Association speaking on suburban gardeners who wish to create wonderful gardens for our local wild life. Plant sales competition table raffles friendship and afternoon tea guest welcome. For more information contact Len 0417604889.

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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 program of lunches, dinners, picnics, walks and other fun activities. Contact Joan on 0419517869 for more details.

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

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Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch will hold a general meeting on 8 February at 10am at Function Room, Villa Noosa Hotel. Guest Speaker: Rhonda Piggott, Topic: My Life in Foreign Affairs. Email: airnoosasecretary@gmail. com or phone 0478 479 049 www.facebook.com/ AIRNoosa Visitors welcome.

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.

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The Parkinsons Activity Group, provides activities for Parkinsons sufferers, the activities range from Boxercise in the Box Office, 25 Project Avenue (0422485482) Georgina, Physio-led exercise (0490444255) Emily, Speech Therapy voice and choir (0400037901) Edwina. Call Ann for an info pamphlett on 0458009601. Parkinsons Group meets the third Friday of each month at Noosa Tewantin Bowls Club at 10.30am for information and lunch. You need to stay active and socialise to help deal with the symptoms.

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30 pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. Friday 23 February – Associate Professor Kevin Alford - Heart Attacks. Exactly what are they and how are the treated. Explained in a simple, informative fashion for non-medical people. Full details available on U3A website u3anoosa.com.au/ or phone 5440 5500.

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY 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 Tewantin-Noosa RSL. All members and visitors welcome. Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

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.

RED CROSS 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.

LIONS CLUB NOOSA HEADS 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.

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 garden-

ARTS AND CRAFTS Workshops (bookings required): 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. Cityscapes with Palette knife with Lizzie Connor: 6-week workshop starting Tuesday 20 February for 6 consecutive weeks, 9 am – 12 noon. To book events phone 5474 1211, email create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au or visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au

WOMEN’S SHED At Noosa Women’s Shed our focus is to teach women tool-based skills. Members can attend tool learning sessions on Mondays and Saturdays in our workshop. On the second Saturday of every month, we have a general meeting, held at Noosa Seniors, 11 Wallace Drive Noosaville from 1.30pm. All are welcome. Come along and hear our story, tour our shed, chat with like minded women. Find out more about us at noosawshed.com.au or www.facebook.com/NoosaWomensShed

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

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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.

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

SINGING IS GOOD FOR YOU If you enjoy music and would like to join a fun loving, vibrant, friendly group who sing beautiful, joyful, easy to learn songs from around the world in a relaxed and fun atmosphere we would love to hear from you. We meet Tuesdays at 4 till 5.30pm at the CWA hall in Eumundi. All levels of ability accepted and no auditions. Come and give it a try. For more information call Joan on 0419517869.

FROM BACH TO RACH We have launched a new circle inviting all enthusiasts of classical music to experience their favourite programs on a big screen with a fantastic sound system in a great setting at Noosa U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin, each Wednesday 10.30am – 12.30pm. Interested? Call Barry on 0478 837 708 or email barry.henze@gmail.com

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

TEWANTIN NOOSA PROBUS CLUB New friends? New activities? A happier life? We can make it all happen with weekly dining experiences to suit all tastes, walks by the river, theatre outings, bus trips and plenty of opportunity to play Mah-Jong and Rummikub. No experience necessary. Free tuition. Our meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the RSL starting at 10 for a delicious morning tea, followed by an interesting guest speaker. After the meeting, most members stay on for a game of Trivia and to socialise during lunch in the Bistro. Visit www.probustewantinnoosa.au or chat with Christine on 5442 7397.

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

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MEET YOUR NOOSA JPS The JPs in the community programme is a valuable voluntary community service. If you are a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations living in our Noosa region and would like to volunteer your services a few hours a month at our JP signing centres or to just learn about the JPs in the Community programme, branch forums, workshops and social activities, please email Deb Davis at deborah.davis007@gmail.com

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

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

TOASTMASTERS Do you have a message you would like to share with the world? Or maybe you’d like to improve your confidence when speaking in public. We are a supportive public speaking club dedicated to improving your confidence and creativity in a safe environment. Our meetings are every 2nd and 4th Mon- day of the month, from 6.30-8.30pm at the CWA Hall, Tewantin. The first two visits are free. For more information email noosatoastmasters@ gmail.com

Meals on Wheels Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 5 February

Monday Drivers: Rotary D’Break, Tony, Gail, Maria and James, Liz and Lis, Patricia, Ian, Jason, Robyn, Frances. Kitchen: Geoff, Janet. Tuesday Drivers: Laguna, Paul H, Tania and Friends, Margaret and Jill, Denise, Barani and Peter, Carlee and Gordon, driver needed for Run K. Kitchen: Christine, Ann. Wednesday Drivers: Martina, Trish and Karen, Alan and Cynthia, Jan and Bryan, Elsa, Kath and Melody, Simone, John and Helen, Paul. Kitchen: Denise, Christine, Judi, Jerry, John. Thursday Drivers: Kyle, Heidi, Sue, Donna and Julie, Margo and Jim, Kerryn and Stuart, Martin, Martina, Michael, Sharon and Mal. Kitchen: Donal, Sharon, Vicki, Loz, Claire. You can also check the roster at mealsonwheels-tewantin-noosa.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. Friday, 2 February, 2024 NOOSA TODAY 35

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New Australian citizens make their pledge.

There was excitement as residents were announced official Australian citizens.

Mayor Clare Stewart presents certificates of citizenship.

Noosa welcomes citizens There were cheers at The J Theatre on Australia Day when about 40 people from around the world were told they were now Australian citizens after completing their offical requirements with the reciting of a pledge during a citizenship ceremony last Friday. Amanda and Dave of Jazz Strings set the atmosphere with some stirring renditions of Aussie favourites before MC on the day, Noosa poet, Ian McKay, announced that the event marked the 75th anniversary of Australian citizenship. “Seventy-five years ago on 26 January the Nationality and Citizenship Act of 1949 came into effect creating a new status of Australian citizen,” he said. “Before that there was no legal status as an Australian citizen, everyone was considered to be British subjects. “Since 1949 more than six million people from over 200 nations have been granted Australian citizenship.” A proud Australian marking her 31st year as an Australia Day ambassador, long distance swimmer Susie Moroney was guest speaker at the event. Susie was happy to be in Noosa for the occasion and particularly pleased to be able to arrive by car, she told guest, after being asked to swim to previous engagements including one in Newcastle which took her two days to complete from Sydney. Susie Moroney became famous for her incredible swimming achievements. Among them, at age 15, she became the youngest and fastest Australian to swim the English Channel and in another, the first person to complete a 115 mile-swim from Cuba to Key West in Florida. “I grew up in Cronulla Beach and leant to swim in rock pool,” she said. “It was love at first sight. Over the years I represented Australia in swims overseas but it wasn’t until I was 15 and swam the English Channel that the true meaning of being Australian became more important and meaningful. “When the fishing boat captain in Dover asked where I came from, he said. ‘You’ll probably make it, you’re a tough lot over there’. “I got a glimmer of national pride when I raced in the marathon race in Manhattan in New York. I was in the middle of the Hudson River when mum put an Australian flag on the mast of our escort boat. Watching the flag through my goggles I felt I wasn’t just swimming for me, I was swimming for my country and my home. “In one of my last swims from Cuba to America we had three flags on the boat - Cuban, American and Australian. I focused on the Australian flag, where my heart is. 38 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 2 February, 2024

Adilen Frometa from Cuba with baby Anna

Luke Rowley from New Zealand and Holly Rushton from the UK.

Amanda and David of The Jazz Strings performed at the ceremony.

Natalie Poa from New Zealand obtains her Australian citizenship at the ceremony with Richard. Pictures: ROB MACCOLL

Laura from Spain, Melisa from Argentina with French-born Adrien who had earlier gained Australian citizenship.

Tara Moore from the US and Australian Paul Bloxham.

Floyd Robichanx from New Zealand with Karen Eyre.

Lenka Bujnakova from Slovenia and Michael Musialowski from Poland.

Australia Day ambassador Susie Moroney was guest speaker.

“It made me proud, made me realise how much I love my country. “It’s not just about calling Australia home, it’s an understanding of the history, acknowledging the traditional owners, our heritage, a pride in the diversity of people who come from other parts of the world and make it such a wonderful place to live in.

“How lucky we are to live here.” “Citizenship is a common bond that unites all Australians, our rich heritage stems from contributions made by all of us,” said Mayor Clare Stewart who was officiating at the ceremony. “Acquiring Australian citizenship enables you to participate fully in our inclusive society,

realise your aspirations regardless of race, gender, religion language or place of birth. Citizenship lies at the heart of a national culture premised on all-round equality. “Our country’s heritage is made richer by the contributions of people from many lands. “This county gains immeasurable by your commitment today.”

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Festival unites community By Abbey Cannan A Rotary big breakfast was a scrumptious start to the day for guests at the 2024 Noosa Community Festival on Thursday 26 January. Brought to you by the volunteers of Tewantin Noosa Lions Club, the event was an entertaining and welcoming day out for the whole family. The festival came alive with vibrant live music from a range of homegrown talent like Tobias, and kids were delighted with activities from rock climbing to face painting. The 2024 Noosa Community Festival was made possible thanks to the sponsors including; Noosa Council, the Tewantin Noosa RSL, Woolworths, Noosa Today, the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, LiveLife Pharmacies, and Pet Barn.

Guests loved the QCWA Tewantin Noosa bakesale.

Benjamin, Nico, Sam and Casey Languillon.

Helen Lawson, Pam Pile and Leigh McCready at the CWA Bake Sale.

Alison Taylor, Sue Arber and Lisa Arber.

Lions Club member Lola McDonald wearing her ‘smile’ stickers.

Festival attendees loved listening to Noosa’s amazing local talent during the event. Picture: ALISON TAYLOR

Sibylle Reisch and Alex Nitzsche from Noosa FM.

A bit of rain couldn’t stop the community from having a dance.

Veronica Whitter and Jay Roach spreading smiles from the Lions Club.

Oz Bayldon introducing the festival’s entertainment.

Tewantin Noosa Lions Club members handing out free sunscreen and water bottles.

SES volunteers Amy and Warren.

Kath, Zach, and Mike keep cool with a softserve icecream. Picture: ABBEY CANNAN

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Cashing in on the weather With the forecast wet conditions not really happening over last weekend, plenty of anglers took the opportunity to head out. Conditions offshore were a bit hit and miss, with both the swell and wind making offshore difficult to predict. Most anglers opted for the inside of Fraser with some great reports coming through. Plenty of schools of tuna have been reported with both mack and long tail plentiful, as these fish feed to the north try and position your boat to the north of the school and let the fish come to you, Halco Twisties, Stick Baits and 5” soft plastics have all been working. Make sure you try and vary your retrieve and the amount of time you let the lure fall through the water column after casting, you may well pick up a nice spanish mackerel as they like to feed under the schools. Fishing the many ledges along the channels in the bay has seen plenty of squire and sweetlip on offer, for the bait angler’s half pilchards, squid, fresh mullet, and larger prawns have all been prime baits, lure-wise, try larger paddle tail soft plastics like the Zman Swimmerz and the Pro Lure Fishtails. These will both work better with scent applied. Out to the Reefs off Double Island, the charters from Noosa made their way up there early last week with plenty of great fish on offer. The much sort after spanish mackerel hit the decks as well as tuna, larger snapper and pearl perch, tusk fish, cobia, and jew. Also out of Noosa, we saw some great coral trout come out of Sunshine Reef alone with sweetlip and red throat. Most anglers have been getting out early and getting back before the wind picks up. For those fishing Tin Can Bay and the creeks, there has been plenty on offer and with the bigger tide in the morning and the full moon on Australia Day, plenty of action has been had. Trevally and Queenfish have been feeding on the schools of baits brought in on the tides

A nice snapper from the reef off Double Island. with some nice-sized GTs amongst them. These fish can pull like a train so make sure your gear is up to the task. Queenfish have also been feeding hard with plenty of these great sportfish taking to the air after being hooked.

Fishing the mouths of the creeks and the flats has been where we have seen most of the action. Jacks are still on the chew with plenty coming from Kauri Creek. Live baits continue to be the most produc-

tive baits so make sure you have the cast net with you. Some bigger flatheads have also been accounted for, and drifting the edges of the sand and mud banks on the run-out tide has been very productive with soft plastics in pinks and chartreuse the popular colours. Whiting is also plentiful and are feeding well on freshly pumped yabbies and soldier crabs. These fish will also take a small popper in the right conditions. Up in the Mary around Beaver Rocks and River Heads, some nice threadfin have been taken, and live poddy mullet are the perfect baits and the only problem is that the big catfish love them as well. On the beaches, there was plenty of holiday traffic with the long weekend so first and foremost keep an eye on the kids. The water temperatures are still up there a little so reports of tailor are still a bit hit and miss. Jew on the other hand has been in good numbers with most fish struggling to make legal size. With the full moon, the best time to target them is between sunset and moon rise. Fresh mullet, squid, worms, and pilchards have all attracted these fish. Dart numbers are right up there with plenty of fish inhabiting the closer gutters. These fish are great fun for the kids and are easy to catch using a size 6 baitholder hook loaded with prawns, pippies, or worms. Trevally numbers are good around Inskip Point, along with the odd pelagic and giant herring. 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 us on Facebook and remember Tight Lines and Bent Spines.

Get active: There’s plenty on offer - and for all ages From sport to dancing or walks there’s plenty of ways to get active in Noosa. FREE TENNIS AT TEWANTIN As a special promotion, there will be free tennis court hire at the Tewantin Noosa Tennis Club from 1 February to 28 February. The Tewantin Noosa Tennis Club is situated at the Noosa Sports Complex, McKinnon Drive, Tewantin. Simply log onto the Club website and use the promo code “FREEFEB24” to book a court. https://play.tennis.com.au/tewantintennisclub/court-hire. 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. $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 NOOSA WEATHER FORECAST THU 1ST FEBRUARY:

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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 building strength and improving flexibility with an easy active fitness plan. Please call Donna on 0419 373 319. CROQUET Every Sunday morning is Come and Try Day at the Club in Noosa Waters’ attractive grounds in Seashell Place. Be at the Club by 8.15am where experienced trainers will help you understand what this strategic game is all about. And remember our offer – four free lessons before you need to think about joining. For further information ring Niven on 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 Every Sunday, from 12.30, at the Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. We start by teaching basic dance steps, then Waltz, old time, New Vogue, Ballroom Dances and a little Latin. We run through to 4pm. Lots of fun and dancing, including a 20 min. tea/coffee break to socialise. (Only $10:00) Hope to see you there. Singles or couples welcome. Just rock up. or Phone, Andrew 0429 829 328. For more info, please visit www.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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Officer arrests collapse By Randall Woodley Quote of the week- “If you try and fail- Congratulations. Most people won’t even try!” M.S. Dhoni, champion Indian cricketer. A well-timed century by Jarrod Officer was one of the three major highlights of the Tewantin-Noosa Thunder Club team’s matches last weekend. The other two were David Baker, wicketkeeper for the Fourths who featured in seven dismissals. (five caught, one stumping and a run out) and Wayne Moore’s 92 in Fifth Grade. FIRST GRADE: After the disappointing display the previous weekend, the players were determined to play to their strengths, show more determination and ensure they won their two-day match against the Nambour Cutters at Read Park commencing last Saturday. The Thunder captain won the toss and decided to bat first on a hot and steamy day. There was plenty of juice in the pitch from the week’s weather but the batters knew that if they could get through the first hour or so they could cash in later. Those plans went out the window as the Thunder fell to be 3-13 then 4-50 with Blake Steel’s 20 the only double digit score from the top four batters. Then Andy Batten joined Jarrod Officer at the crease and these two very experienced cricketers decided to bat some time and keep their wickets intact. They did this and ended up putting 130 on for the fifth wicket before Andy went for a close to run a ball 66. Officer was the next to go out after his very intelligent and forceful innings of 110 (14 fours and 2 sixes). Cooper Lea the birthday boy wicketkeeper then put on another very impressive display with a run a ball 45 supported by Talon Reichert’s 20. Thunder decided they wanted a dozen overs to bowl late in the afternoon so the declaration came with 302 on the board after the remarkable recovery. There appears to be great spirit in this team and this showed through on these tough days. Although the opening bowlers performed well they only managed to snag one wicket with a tough chance also going down. The day ended with Nambour on 1-44 and the Thunder In a very strong position for next week. SECONDS: The team travelled to the University ground to endeavour to get their two-day campaign back on track. Winning the toss they elected to bowl. After an early wicket Thunder were made to toil for the next few wickets on a hot, humid day as chances went down and any loose balls were getting punished for fours and sixes. All the bowlers bowled reasonably well but the shining lights were the team’s spinners, Finn Mayo and Jarred Davis, who bowled with great control, turn and bounce with Jarred claiming his maiden 2nd grade 5 wickets (for 68 off 13). Finn took 2-54 off 16. University eventually declared on 9-243 after 58 overs giving Thunder 15 overs to see out the day. After losing an early wicket stalwart Jason Toohey and young gun Joe Murray saw the team through to stumps on 1-18. The team will tackle a huge challenge next Saturday to overhaul USC’s score. FOURTHS: Fallon Solutions Division 4 Team travelled to Yandina for their round 13, twoday match. After Jeremy Holland lost the toss the team entered the field with 10 men. Opening bowlers Brandon Henderson and Jackson Holland bowled well without luck before Brian Lee took the first wicket. Then skipper Jeremy Holland figured slow and straight would

Jarrod Officer after scoring another ton for the Tewantin-Noosa Thunder team last Saturday. take wickets on the Yandina pitch. Wickets fell regularly throughout the afternoon before Alek Dillewaard took his first seniors wicket followed by a superb celebration. Best bowler was Brian Lee with 3 for 51 off 16 overs. The team fielded and bowled well considering the very hot conditions restricting Yandina to 263. A special mention to David Baker for his excellent performance of 5 catches, 1 run out and 1 stumping and keeping for the whole 75 overs. Overall, the team performed very well, not letting Yandina get away at any stage throughout the game. The Thunder boys finished with great energy and will take this into next week’s

batting innings. FIFTHS: The team has been struggling to find form this season but Saturday they turned the corner against Nambour. Batting first the team put on 180 with the two Moores leading the way. Opener Craig Moore played a patient innings for his 23 but it was Wayne that set the scene. He scored 92 with 13 fours and set the team up for a good chance at winning the match next Saturday. At stumps the Cutters were 0-38. UNDER 15s: Playing the Maroochydore Swans at their ground the team registered a score

of 168 in their first innings., Top scorers were Jackson Holland 44, Rory Ramsden 41, Ben Blackwell 26 and Aedan Mayo 21. Next Saturday the bowlers and fielders will need to be on song if they are to defend their score and take home the points. UNDER13s: Playing at Caboolture the Thunder 13s scored 154 for the loss of only 4 wickets. Top performers were Nate Watson 31*, Cooper Maloney 27*, Liam Sweet 23 and Cooper Christensen 21*. In reply the Sharks were 8 for 97. The wickets were shared around between the eight bowlers.

Australia’s top swim club is Noosa The Noosa Swimming Club has won the prestigious Australian Champion Club award at the 2024 Australian Open Water Championships. Held in Busselton, Western Australia, the club collected a swag of gold medals at the three day championships from January 24-27. Local talent Tom Raymond grabbed double gold in the Open Water 10k and 5K swims, while emerging junior star Nolan Carrell took out the Boys Open Water 19 years in the 5-kilometre swim. Noosa Swimming Club head coach Kareena Clark said the outstanding performances

are a credit to the tight-knit club. “We are based at the Noosa Aquatic Centre and these results are testament to the dedication of the swimmers and club members,“ she said. Kareena, an Olympic medallist, was thrilled to watch her charges get amongst the medals against the nation’s best. “The performances were exceptional and it was a huge thrill to see the club’s Open Water Mixed Relay (4 x 1500mm) team of Tom Raymond, Killian Carrel, Madi Armstrong and Ella Reynolds grab gold,“ she said. Esther Davies won silver medals in the 18

Years Girls 10K and 5K events and the medal rush continues in the Girls 14 Years 5K event by Neela Carrel, who grabbed silver in her event. The club’s world class talent will also be on display this weekend at the 2024 World Aquatic Championships in Doha, Qatar between 2 to 18 February, when club member Nick Sloman will compete in the Open Water 10K for 2024 Olympic Games selection. Noosa Swimming Club high performance program is based at the Noosa Aquatic Centre (NAC).

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A man for all seasons In every sport there are many athletes who in their chosen field, become champions of the highest order but because their sport is relative unknown, they receive little or no publicity. Despite their many outstanding achievements, they still remain in the shadows. Such a man is Kai Thompson. Kai is a member of the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club and as such, represents his club at surf carnivals. His speciality is beach events: at all levels Branch, State and National. This young man, who started his career as an U9 in the Noosa Nippers, is now at the ripe old age of 20 years one of the best, if not the best, beach event competitor in Australian Surf Lifesaving. A quiet young man, who has little to say unless pushed, said of himself, ‘’Since I finished school I have been working for my father as a chippie. Other than my career as a beach competitor for Noosa I am very passionate about the sport of Downwind Foiling. Last year I went over to Hawaii for the month of July to race in the Molokai to Oahu Downwind World Championships: this year I am doing it again.” ( For the uninformed Downwind Hydro foiling is a water sport that involves riding a hydrofoil board on the downwind side of a wave or wind swell) His introduction to beach events was under Noosa Coach Omar Bakhach. “He took me from the U9s to U13s. Omar gave me the spark and taught me the fundamentals of beach sprinting and beach flags: but above all made us understand it was also fun. From the U15 to U17, my coach was Mitch Hunter. It was Mitch who made me achieve something that not many runners in the beach sprinting have done. I won both the Beach Sprint and the Beach Flags at the Australian titles in the U15s. He taught me how to push myself and also the importance of good gym programs. Currently I am training under the eyes of Australia’s best beach flags coach, Simon Harris. He is really helping me refine my skills and push my limits. Now, I am competing in the Opens and racing against the big boys.” His results since U9 have been outstanding. Since joining, he won nipper age championship every year and then as the U14, he was awarded the Sunshine Coast Lifesaver of the Year. This has been just the start: and his achievements, are too many to mention. Today we list just some, and in the weeks ahead, we will keep in touch with this outstanding young athlete. As a member of the Noosa club, he has been named the Athlete of the Year, every year from 2018 through to 2022. He has been a member of the Interbranch Team for five years from 2013 to 2018, Interstate Team four years 2015 to 2019, and the elite Super Surf Team League, four years 2021 to 2024. He has also represented Queensland in water polo, triathlon and athletics. However, his life has not been just travelling and competing: for now, he contributes to others, where ever possible. Helping the Noosa Seahorse Nippers, sprint and beach flags coach for the Noosa Nippers, and working as water safety officer, for major swimming events at Noosa’s Main Beach. He has worked as a mentor, at the Branch Commando Advance Training Camp, for young lifesavers: attended the LEP (Leadership Excellence Program) which was to enhance his leadership abilities, thus helping within the club and community. With all the travel and success, he has achieved, his readiness to put back into the community is to be noted and acknowledged: in some cases, it is just not happening. Noosa Athletics Noosa’s Athletics club, took a small team of four athletes to experience the AIS facilities and hopefully, run some good times in nice conditions, against national level athletes. Head Coach Mick Hooper said, “ We had Courtney Steel and Brielle Steel competing in the Open women’s 100m and 200m. In the 42 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 2 February, 2024

All the beaches from the Super Surf Team League at an event at Maroubra.

Noosa athletes Courtney Steel, Jaxon Retchless, Brielle Steel, Mailee Scott-Jones with head coach Mick Hooper

Kai Thompson has also represented Queensland in water polo, triathlon and athletics.

Noosa Surf Lifesaving beach events champion Kai Thompson

U20s 100m and 200 we had Jaxon Retchless and Mailee Scott Jones. Now only seven weeks out from the Queensland Championships and 10 weeks out from the Australian Championships, this was an important hit out to gauge areas of performance that we can work with, going forward. All our athletes responded well to the challenge, with everyone running seasons best times: Courtney Steel running a Personal Best time in the 100 m, securing the national qualifying standard for the Australian Championships, to be held in Adelaide April 2024. Noosa Athletics, also had Kristie Edwards return to the track on Saturday in Brisbane, at the Dennis Boyd Shield meet. Kristie picked up

where she left off last season winning the Open Women’s 100m and 200m events. This shows that she will be a force to be reckoned with in this Olympic year. Zane Branco, will also return to competition next week in Brisbane in the Open men’s Long Jump: hoping to make a statement early in 2024.’’ Outriggers The next racing for the Noosa Club, is on 10 February in Brisbane’s Scarborough. This will be Round 3 of the South Queensland Zone Club Challenge. Racing is for 6 person canoes as well as small craft. One of the highlights for our racing calendar is in Sydney on March 2nd. Hosted by the Bondi Outriggers, is the Sydney Harbour Challenge. This is a gruelling se-

ries of races with craft going out Sydney Heads and back. Following this there will be racing at Coffs Harbour on March 16 and April 13 will be racing at Surfers Paradise. Then on May 10, 11 and 12, the Noosa club will play host to a massive three- day event, at the beautiful Rainbow Beach. This will be done in conjunction with the Gympie Council and the Rainbow SLSC. All indications are, that a club with such a busy calendar must be heading in the right direction: with plenty competition the club can only go from strength to strength. And we wish them every success. The door is always open and the club is only too happy to greet new members, so check out the website: www.noosaoutriggers.com.au

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Victor Faria on a clean line.

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Brownie swallows universe Okay, at 30 he’s not exactly a boy and, although he’s Brisbane born-and-bred, he wasn’t exactly dragged up in the drug-infested struggle streets of Darra, but there was something about Josh Brown’s incredible charge up the ladder of cricket success last week that put me in mind of my recent viewing of the Netflix adaptation of Trent Dalton’s amazing first novel. Perhaps it was the way Eli and Gus, the brothers at the heart of Boy Swallows Universe, used self-effacing, naïve charm to mask great endurance and even greater spirit, just like Brownie. Of course, unless you’re a Big Bash tragic (puts hand up) you may have missed the heroics of Joshua Brown in getting the Brisbane Heat over the line for its first BBL championship in a dozen years, and by the end of the week his name had already been scrubbed off the sports pages by the equally astonishing heroics of Shamar Joseph, a West Indian fast bowler 10 years his junior and making his Test debut in a series which the visitors equalised thanks to the kid’s astonishing seven-wicket haul at the Gabba. But by the end of the week Brownie was also on a plane enroute to Bangladesh for his first international T20 contract, signed for a fat fee to the Chattogram Challengers in the Bangladesh Premier League, with a multi-year Heat contract also in his back pocket and the Australian T20 selectors also taking a close look at him. It’s worthwhile briefly reflecting on how two brief knocks changed everything for a bloke who, even after showing promise in his first season, spent most of his second on the Heat bench. It was only when the Heat’s Test stars and internationals departed at the start of the finals series that the stopgap big hitter got his chance, and opening the batting in the Challenger final against Adelaide Strikers on a strange wicket at Carrara, Brownie alternately bludgeoned and finessed his way to 12 sixes and 10 fours on his way to 140 off just 57 balls, the second fastest 100 and third biggest score in the history of the league. Two days later at the SCG he led the team through a difficult start with a superbly constructed 53 off 38 balls, setting the Heat up to claim their second championship. Josh Brown’s sporting journey started out in soccer where he showed a lot of promise as a junior, but at 13 his focus switched to cricket and, after junior representative success, he joined Brisbane’s Northern Suburbs club, making his first grade debut, as a batting allrounder who bowled handy medium pace, at 24 and playing in Queensland’s Second XI 18 months later. In 2019 he spent a season in the UK playing in the Cambridge and Hunts Premier League where he scored over 1000 runs (including one mammoth 290) and took 43 wickets. He was a late signing for the Heat’s 2022-23 season and made his debut on 15 December

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against the Melbourne Renegades. Two weeks later on New Year’s Day he sent shock waves through the Heat camp with a blistering 62 off 23 balls against the Sydney Sixers. Watching that game, I remember thinking, where have they been hiding him! Adam Gilchrist said: “Josh Brown is my new favourite player.” Never the first pick until now, the humble Brownie has just got on with the job, making an alternate career for himself as a bat builder and repairer for Cooper Cricket, the brand on the magic bat that has taken him to the top of his sport. Not surprisingly, Cooper’s are doing a very brisk trade in Brownie model willows. Nazare fires for Challenge Okay, it wasn’t the maxed out epic that we’ve

seen in recent years, but the waves at Praia do Norte at the beautiful old Portuguese port town of Nazare for the WSL Big Wave Challenge last week were XXL big, offshore groomed and smooth as silk. According to the WSL report: “The Tudor Nazare Big Wave Challenge unfolded today in 30-to-40 foot waves. Surfers woke up to a glorious day with light winds and very clean wedges across the various peaks of the Nazare lineup. While the bigger sets were a little slow in the morning, forcing competition to go on hold for a couple of hours, the action got underway just after midday as massive crowds assembled on the headland and around the iconic lighthouse. A little under five hours later, compe-

tition wrapped in fantastic fashion in massive waves and with enthusiastic crowds cheering on the world’s best big wave surfers. “The defending event winner Lucas Chianca (BRA) put on an incredible show all day and could not be denied a second, back-toback Men’s Best Performance Award in Nazare (his fifth Nazare title). Despite a last-minute partner change due to Kai Lenny pulling out injured, Chianca wasted no time to find his rhythm with fellow Brazilian Pedro Scooby (BRA). Brazil’s Maya Gabeira (BRA) successfully defended her title at Nazare, a break she has dedicated most of her life to and where she remains undefeated.” Friday, 2 February, 2024 NOOSA TODAY 43

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EYES WILL BE ON HASTINGS BEACH HOUSE PROPERTY MATTERS ERLE LEVEY THERE is sure to be keen interest in The Hastings beach house apartment in Noosa Heads that Tom Offermann Real Estate’s Jesse Stowers is taking to auction on Saturday, 3 February, at 12pm. It’s one of an exciting list of properties that Jesse is bringing to the market. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom, onecar beach house 12/30 Hastings St, Noosa Heads, is part of an interesting development that stretches back to the 1980s. The Gabriel Poole-designed, freestanding beach houses were demountables on a prime site opposite the beach in the centre of Hastings St. They are individual land parcels in the complex for each of the 26 owners. Three beach houses have been removed and luxury villas built in their place. More applications are thought to be in the planning stages, Jesse said, and that will further transform The Hastings. This is one of the larger sites, away from traffic and with the beach house renovated in 2016. There has been a positive response, Jesse said, with a mix of interest ranging from some owners on Hastings St to interstate as well. The beach house will be sold fully furnished, holiday ready and income producing. “Hidden behind the shops of 30 Hastings Street, many walk by not realising The Hastings complex exists,“ Jesse said. “Beach houses 15, 17 and 19 have been rebuilt; upcoming are 9 and 10 being amalgamated into a single luxury residence; 16 on the front is an incredible Paul Clout design; and beach houses 2 and 3 will also be upcoming new builds in Proudly Australian Owned & Independent noosatoday.com.au

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Happy buyers at 48 Elanda St, Sunshine Beach. The five-bedroom house with pool sold under the hammer with Tom Offermann Real Estate’s Roark Walsh for $3.45m.

A five-bedroom, four-bathroom, threecar house with pool on 5844sq m at 35 Musgrave Dve, Yandina Creek, hasgone to contract after being listed at $2.6m. 378675

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A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car beach house 12/30 Hastings St, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 3 February, at 12pm. 383674 2024.“ No.12 features open-plan living and dining with wood tones in the kitchen complementing the bright, white cabinetry and stone benchtops. The U-shaped kitchen includes a semiisland breakfast bar with blue bar stools, a full-size pantry plus the latest appliances and fit-out to suit the holiday market. Indoors makes an almost seamless connection to outdoors with a fantastic outdoor terrace that comfortably hosts an entertainer’s outdoor setting. On the upper level, two large bedrooms have white and grey-tiled ensuites to match the downstairs aesthetic, built-in robes and air-conditioning. The ground level has a laundry combo with a very handy store room. Some owners have built in a third sleep-out and bathroom to this area. HIDEAWAY IN HEART OF NOOSA A second auction with Jesse Stowers on Saturday, 3 February, is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car residence at 1/15 Grant St, Noosa Heads. Set to go to the market at 2pm, the hideaway in the heart of Noosa has been attracting interest out of Brisbane and from interstate looking for a Queensland base to

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establish a good work-life balance. “It will be interesting to see who will secure it,’’ Jesse said. “There have been some intriguing sales in the street.’’ The vendors are the second owners after it was bought off the plan, and they have kept it immaculate. The contemporary residence has been designed with sensitivity to the climate, season, and the natural landscape in mind, while offering the best elements of living in the cosmopolitan heart of Noosa Heads. With a timeless sophistication and a beachside feel, it has dramatic voids, high feature ceilings with skylights, pastel porcelain-tiles, seemingly endless natural blackbutt timber flooring, Bradnam architecturally-designed, 90-degree opening casement windows, with wispy linen sheers catching the breezes. Then there is the engineering achievement of a suspended “bridge” spanning the kitchen and dining room either side, providing passage to the main bedroom. Bridging the indoor-outdoor divide is the open-plan living space on the lower level. Thanks to slide-away doors, layers of bright light and colour which - depending

on the time of day - are filtered by the lush nature reserve. Shadows dance across the floor as well as meld with the undercover alfresco space. A private, serene back garden with ’no maintenance lawn’, is fringed by bamboo. The L-shaped kitchen, with Norwegianorigin Labrador Antique granite-topped cabinetry including splashback, features an island breakfast bar, European tapware plus high-end appliances. There are three bedrooms; in the prized central position mid-level is the main suite with walk-in robe, ensuite, again with the Labrador Antique granite-topped cabinetry, separate toilet, and an undercover terrace. Also on this level, though well-separated, is another bedroom, a powder room, laundry and two dedicated storage rooms, while on the upper level is the second bedroom with a study, a bathroom, including bath, and separate toilet. Renowned architect Phillip Buchanan and original owner-builder Paul Lanskey were undoubtedly a formidable duo with this project and among the best when it comes to longevity of construction considerations, high quality finishes, execution and build integrity. noosatoday.com.au

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, four-car house, pool, shed, on 9995sq m at 29 Coral Fern Dve, Cooroibah, is for sale at offers over $2.150m. 385570 COUNTRY AND COASTAL LIVING Unless you have been into the residential acreage part of Cooroibah then chances are you would not understand what’s in there. Over the years the rolling landscape has seen some extremely comfortable houses built. Another new listing with the Hinternoosa team is a small acreage with large home at 29 Coral Fern Dve. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom, four-car house is on 9995sq m and comes with pool and shed. Danielle Preston and Jeanette Catalano are marketing the property at offers over $2.150m. The Grandview home comes with study and media/rumpus room. Sprawling, tranquil and in a cul-de-sac, it has already attracted private inspections from interstate interests. A wide timber-stepped entrance leads through the double-door foyer to several living spaces, including a formal carpeted lounge. Features include ducted air-conditioning, high ceilings and neutral tones. The central, open-plan living and dining areas are built around a modern kitchen and connect to the covered alfresco deck by double glass sliding doors. The main bedroom features a walk-in robe and ensuite with a spa bath, twin vanity basins, and access to a private

timber deck. The equally impressive grounds include a sparkling in-ground pool with tropical surrounds and a large umbrella for shaded poolside lounging. A large Colorbond shed has had many uses over the years and could easily be converted to extra living or work-from-home space. There’s already power, lights, water connected, and its air-conditioned. There’s a circular driveway, garden shed, 21 solar panels, solar hot water, and four rainwater storage tanks. Enjoy a rural retreat feel less than 10 minutes drive to Tewantin. SOMETHING TO VALUE Coming to the market by auction this month with Hinternoosa is a substantial fourbedroom home on 1.25acres at Doonan with ocean glimpses. Tightly held for the past 20 years, the property has a pool and shed, and been featured in home magazines. SOLD ON SUNSHINE Tom Offermann Real Estate’s Roark Walsh had the PURCHASED sticker out on Saturday for the five-bedroom, threebathroom house at 48 Elanda St, Sunshine Beach. Immaculately finished and with pool, it is in an elevated part of Sunshine with a walking track down to the village and beach. The property sold under the hammer at

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car residence at 1/15 Grant St, Noosa Heads, is set for auction at 2pm Saturday, 3 February. 385570 $3.45m to buyers from Canberra. However, they own another property in Sunshine they were going to renovate ... but now there’s nothing to do except move straight in. HIDDEN GEM Zoe Cooke has had a good start to the year with the five-bedroom, four-bathroom house at 35 Musgrave Dve, Yandina Creek, going to contract after multiple offers. The Tom Offermann agent had the ridgetop house, positioned on the most elevated point of the 5844sq m block, listed at $2.6m. “It is a really valuable area,’’ Zoe said, “and this property was at the northern end of the ridge, so the views were incredible.’’ Locals, moving up from the beach, were taken by the space and privacy. The views stretch from Double Island in the north to Moreton Island in the south and beyond to the peaks of the Glass House Mountains and Mount Ninderry. The custom-designed and master-built home featured north-easterly orientation and floor-to-ceiling windows, maximising the views from virtually every room. Eco-friendly and with energy efficient inclusions, the versatile floorplan included a self-contained studio on ground level that could suit dual occupancy, guest accommodation, or generate an income stream. A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car home at 4/19A Sunrise Ave, Tewantin, has sold to interstate buyers.

In a private, gated community of seven residences, it backs onto bush reserve while still being within walking distance of the Noosa River and Lake Doonella. Another property to go to contract has been the three-bedroom, two-bathroom house on a corner block at 66 Podargus Pde, Peregian Beach. In an elevated position with hinterland views, the house and buyers - locals looking for the beach - was a match made in heaven. Zoe now has a gorgeous near-new townhome in the Parkridge Noosa residential development listed. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom, threecar residence at 1612/3 Lakeview Rise is listed at $2.1m and comes with lift access from the secure basement car park. Set on a ridge, it enjoys sunset views of the hinterland and Lake Weyba. AUCTION ACTION SATURDAY, 3 February Noosa Heads 12/30 Hastings St: 2bed, 2bath, 1car beach house, 12pm, Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282 Tom Offermann Real Estate 1/15 Grant St: 3bed, 2bath, 2car residence, 2pm, Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282 Tom Offermann Real Estate 8301/5 Morwong Dve: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 1pm, Chris Miller 0412 894 542 Tom Offermann Real Estate. ●

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1 / 4 AV O C E T P A R A D E , P E R E G I A N B E A C H

Showcasing sweeping 180° white water views that are

surfers catching a wave, and the container ships making

truly spectacular; this end townhome in a sunny corner

their way to and from the Port of Brisbane, from the

position with a prized north-easterly aspect, directly

comfort and privacy of your exclusive rooftop terrace.

opposite Beach Access 52 - is so close to the sand and

This would make a fabulous holiday home, permanent

surf you can see and hear the waves breaking, feel the

sea-change, or investment, with plenty of potential to

caress of the salty sea air, plus get the sand between

value-add; in a sought-after oceanside pocket, just 15

your toes within 80-metres of your front door.

minutes’ walk to the vibrant village hub.

Auction Saturday 17 February 11am View Saturday 11.00-11.30

Watch the whales on their migratory journey, the

Agent Tracy Russell 0413 319 879 tracy@offermann.com.au

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1/13 NEBULA STREET, SUNSHINE BEACH

After nearly 30 years of happy memories living in a

Upstairs is a carpeted light, bright open plan living and

quiet leafy street in northern Sunshine Beach, ten

dining space, with an undercover terrace on the north-

minutes to the glimmering white sand as well as the

easterly side, perfect for a morning cuppa. There’s also

vibrant cosmopolitan village, it is now a bittersweet

a natural flow of fresh air through to the undercover

time, and the charming much-loved duplex must be

terrace on the south-west side with verdant district

sold.

views. Another perfect spot, this time for barbeques

Indoors, note the cool sandy-hued tiles, the ‘secret’

and sundowners.

Auction Saturday 24 February 12pm View Saturday 11.00-11.30

airconditioned wine cellar and the timber treads.

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8/21 HENDERSON STREET, SUNSHINE BEACH

Wake to the sound of the surf, grab the surfboard,

Coral Sea and lots of look-at-me features, such as every

kids and towels and it’s toes-in-the-sand, also popular

entertainer’s dream, a true butler’s pantry.

surf breaks in two minutes, and for coffee aficionados,

Admire a generous open plan living space with

vibrant café central of Sunshine Beach village is a mere

white-washed fluted Tasmanian oak wall, northerly

minute away. Yes, all entirely possible especially when

light shadow dancing over beautiful blackbutt floors

you discover the epitome of seaside sophistication is a

and how it coalesces with the terrace, a perfect

completely revitalised contemporary apartment with

entertaining option.

A3 B2 C1 D Auction Saturday 24 February 1pm View Saturday 10.00-10.30

salty breezes, a verdant outlook, northerly peeks of the

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Pinnacle on Sunshine. Embrace the carefree spirit

hand-blown large glass baubles of the designer pendant

beyond the sun-kissed spectrum of vibrant blues

in the entry void, endless honey-hued timber floors,

and greens of the 180-degree eagle-eye views from

sandstone feature wall and fireplace, and oh-so-high

the Noosa National Park to the north, sweeping the

floor-to ceiling walls of glass and disappearing doors,

Coral Sea and white tipped waves, to Mooloolaba.

which coalesce naturally on two levels with sunny north

Unparalleled Chris Clout design is complemented by

east terraces.

astonishing views from most over-sized rooms, multiple

Auction Saturday 24 February 3pm

terraces and infinity pool. Admire the spectacular

View

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3 / 1 8 B R YA N S T R E E T , S U N S H I N E B E A C H

Enjoy the best of Sunshine Beach in this luxurious multi-

and terracotta tiles, while curvaceous lines throughout

Price $4.35M

level villa with stunning sea, sand and coastal views, sun-

suggest art deco.

drenched decks, rooftop terrace and perfect North

The beauty of this luxurious residence is matched

Eastern aspect to the panoramic of the Coral Sea.

only by its superb location just 50m to the sand and

View Saturday 3.00-3.30 Wednesday 11.00-11.30

It’s impossible not to be impressed at the front

opposite popular cafes, bars and boutiques. Ideal for

entrance, followed by the vast living areas and beyond.

holiday letting or a place to call home – the choice is

There’s a nod to the Mediterranean with banks of

yours!

sliders and glass louvres, stone benchtops, VJ cabinetry

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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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MAIN BEACH ON YOUR DOORSTEP TAKE the plunge for unmissable good times with nature, specifically the lush Noosa National Park right on your doorstep, in fact spilling out before your eyes from four terraces, and sophisticated Hastings Street’s myriad boutiques, bars and beachside cafes, north-facing Noosa Main Beach plus the glistening azure water of Laguna Bay, a mere 500-metres away. What a sure-fire investment opportunity in an exclusive area of everyone’s favourite 5-star hot spot of Peppers Noosa Resort, with its lagoon pool, lap pool, and direct access from the nearby Hollindale Track to the Laguna Lookout. Come inside. Imagine finding nirvana amongst the tree tops. Admire the unstinting attention to detail with many features especially ash timber and banks of louvres, bearing the hallmarks of architect John Mainwaring in the highceilinged generous entry, living and dining spaces. Note how the aesthetic mimics the great outdoors with a grey fabric modular sofa, timber coffee table, console and round dining table with eight tan leather chairs, also seaside artworks. Thanks to expansive disappearing doors opening to west-facing long wide terraces, the open plan living areas benefit from abundant filtered natural light. The main alfresco undercover space with large rattan table and chairs suggests many entertaining options from barbeques to quiet moments recharging life’s batteries. That’s so easy when you’re seemingly perched in the canopy of verdant rainforest plantings including palms, listening to choruses of birdsong and the trickling freshwater creek below. Those views can also be seen from the C-shaped kitchen with stone-topped twopac/timber cabinetry, high-end appliances, walk-in pantry and every accoutrement needed to whip up even a fancy dinner party. A chic look in oversize spaces with terraces, continues in the four-carpeted bedrooms. Sweet dreams are a certainty with two premier king bedrooms on the mid entry level and the upper level, both with ensuites, walk-in robes, dedicated shower room and separate toilet. One has a deep bathtub. Similarly, the lower level where there are two very roomy bedrooms with built-in robes, a shared bathroom with stone-topped timber cabinetry and bathtub, plus a bonus retreat/leisure space with sofa and television. Adjacent is a store

room, also a laundry. “This beautiful oh-so-private housesize villa in the front row of the rainforest, defines luxe naturally on every level,” comments Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Chris Miller, who is taking the property to auction. “Located in one of only two villas with four-bedrooms in the exclusive tightly-held Tree Top Villas, this is its first time to market. “It is a short stroll to Hastings Street, simply brimming with designer fashion boutiques and beach and street-side alfresco cafes, plus there is the Noosa Heads Surf Club, the sheltered and safe Noosa Main Beach, also The Woods and the Spit. Along the boardwalk is First Point, the 477-hectare Noosa National Park and the world-famous Surfing Reserve, all a boon to joggers, walkers, nature lovers and of course surfers. Nearby is the walking track to Laguna Lookout with its stunning sunsets and breathtaking views across the ocean to the Glasshouse Mountains. What are you waiting for?” Facts and Features: House Area:333m2 Terraces: 4 undercover west facing – 3.5m x 8.5m off living/dining/bedroom on lower/ mid entry levels; 2.7m x 6.1m off premier bedroom suites on mid entry & upper levels About: one of 2 w 4-bedrooms in Tree Top Villas; architect John Mainwaring designer of Peppers Noosa Resort; first time to market; westerly aspect w outlook over & into rainforest incl freshwater creek; high ceilings; abundant filtered natural light; timber incl treads + light sand-hued flooring; feature walls/ceilings in ash/ grey/perspex/timber + banks of louvres; generous open floor plan living/dining open to terraces w outdoor dining for 8 + BBQ; aesthetic reflects exterior; living w grey fabric modular sofa, timber coffee table + console w TV; timber dining table + 9 leather chairs; nautical artworks; 4-carpeted bedrooms – 2 premier kings on 2 levels w terraces, TV, dedicated walk-in robes, shower room & sep toilet + 1 w bathtub; lower level 2 bedrooms w terrace access + BIRs; retreat area w TV – 2 x zip king singles + 1 twin; share bathroom w stone-topped timber cabinetry & bathtub; laundry w washer & dryer + store room; aircon/fans; dble garage w internal access Kitchen: C-shaped w views into rainfor-

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est, stone-topped 2-pac/timber cabinetry; walk-in pantry; Smeg 2 x ovens + 4xhob gas cooktop, Electrolux fridge, dishwasher, bar stools; adjacent powder room Tree Top Villas: complex of 17; located in exclusive area near Hollindale Track w direct access to Laguna Lookout & Noosa National Park; close to Peppers Reception, Park & Cove Restaurant & Stephanie’s Ocean Spa Inventory: fully inclusive to cater for highend holiday market Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas: architect John Mainwaring; eco-conscious sustainability resort w solar energy & rainwater irrigation; facilities incl buggy service to and from Hastings Street; Park & Cove

Restaurant presents fine food in a relaxing environment; Stephanie’s Ocean Spa; heated lagoon pool; 25m lap pool; gymnasium/steam room; one of the region’s largest conference centres incl theatrette, private boardrooms, pre-function terrace & conference facility; 24 hour onsite management/ reception, concierge Location: 500m walk to Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach & Noosa National Park & world-famous Surfing Reserve; Eumundi - 22km; Sunshine Coast Airport - 30km; Australia Zoo - 70km; Brisbane International & Domestic Airports 137km ●

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SUPER COOL BEACH HOUSE WHAT’S not to love about your very own beach house and land parcel right in the heart of Hastings Street? Think Laguna Bay and Noosa Main Beach on your doorstep, famous Noosa National Park with its Surfing Reserve a boardwalk stroll away and an array of superb cafe’s, restaurants and trendy boutiques at your fingertips – yes you are right on Hastings Street. Located so close to the sun, surf and sand of the world renowned lifestyle destination ’Noosa Main Beach’, all you will need to bring is your surfboard, thongs and a smile to fit right in with the relaxed local lifestyle. The new owner of the renovated beach house 12 will be able to enjoy countless enjoyable Noosa holidays; own a prime positioned property in a central and highly sort out location which will be sold fully furnished, holiday ready and income producing. It is also one of the largest land parcels in The Hastings which allows for a larger footprint as a new build. These classic holiday villas are on a Group Title Plan which means each owner actually owns the land that these Gabrielle Poole designed free standing beach houses sit upon, which can be redeveloped to a modern Luxury Villa. “Hidden behind the shops of 30 Hastings Street, many walk by not realising The Hastings complex exists,“ comments

“Properties of this type and with such presence, are one-of-a-kind on Hastings Street, and with history of The Hastings complex achieving back-to-back year-round bookings and with the changing landscape of ’luxury homes on Hastings Street’, this is a judicious investment opportunity.“ FACTS & FEATURES: House Size: 96m2 Land Size: 112m2; group title New Build: Up to 15m height / Over 200m2 of living space About: 2-level; refreshed throughout; open plan living/dining upper-level w nth/east-facing 2.1m x 5m terrace; 2 bedrooms w ensuites & built in robes;, laundry & store room; aircon/fans; Ushaped kitchen w stone-topped 2-pac/ timber fronted cabinetry incl semi-island/ breakfast bar; bar stools, full size pantry, latest appliances & kitted out for visitors / holidaymakers. Inventory: fully inclusive for high-end holiday market The Hastings Complex: middle of Hastings Street, 25 freestanding beach houses; 80s design by Gabrielle Poole set amongst trees; dedicated on-site management; fully refurbished heated pool, wading pool &BBQ area for guests Location: Opposite Noosa Main Beach; boardwalk to First Point, Noosa National Park & Surfing Reserve ●

· · · · Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Jesse Stowers who is taking the property to auction on Saturday 3rd February 2024. “Also of interest, beach houses 15, 17 and 19 have been rebuilt; upcoming are 9 and 10 being amalgamated into a single luxury residence; 16 on the front is an incredible Paul Clout design; and beach houses 2 and 3 will also be upcoming new builds in 2024.“ Inside, the current free-standing beach house evokes a smart holiday aesthetic with subtle things making an impact. In the open plan living and dining a monochromatic palette is evident with elements of wood tones in the kitchen complementing the bright white cabinetry

and stone benchtops. The U-shaped kitchen includes a semi-island breakfast bar with blue bar stools, a full size pantry plus the latest appliances and fit-out to suit the holiday market. Indoors makes an almost seamless connection to outdoors with a fantastic outdoor terrace that comfortably hosts an entertainer’s outdoor setting. On the upper level, two large bedrooms have white & grey-tiled ensuites to match the downstairs aesthetic, built-in robes and air-conditioning. Downstairs on the ground level is a laundry combo with a very handy store room. Some owners have built in a third sleep out and bathroom to this area which is also a feasible value add.

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WORLD-CLASS DESIGNER LIVING THIS Tim Ditchfield architecturally designed and custom-built residence, located in the exclusive Eagle’s Nest enclave in the Noosa Hinterland’s Golden Triangle is a veritable lifestyle masterpiece, perfectly positioned on a pristine park-like 4.81 hectares to showcase a resplendent view of Mount Cooroy, absolutely breathtaking in its scale and majesty. Built in 2020 to the very highest of standards incorporating eco-friendly environmentally sensitive components, bespoke fixtures and fittings, luxury inclusions, and construction excellence all cantilevered elements are suspended slab; it is next-level in terms of quality, aesthetics, and sustainability. From the glass pivot door entry your eyes are immediately drawn to the built-in window seat with panoramic view to display the mountain view in all its glory; and as you meander through this expansive home there is a sensory overload of ‘wow’ from every room. The floor plan is essentially split into two wings providing excellent separation and functionality; all bedrooms have ensuites; all have walk-in robes; their own exclusive viewing terraces, and the master bedroom even has an outdoor shower with timber-look battened privacy screen. From the cosy fully equipped media room, open plan living and dining with double-sided fireplace, through to the Ironbark timber terrace overlooking the 10-metre raised infinity pool, across the picture-postcard spring fed dam and beyond to Mount Cooroy – this is an exquisite entertainer’s delight in every sense. A high-end kitchen with Miele appliances, butler’s pantry and elegant decor provides a central point for the host to prepare culinary wonders for family and friends to savour as they soak up the mountain vista and clean, crisp country air and gentle breezes; whether sitting out on the deck, gathered around the firepit, or enjoying a picnic by the gorgeous dam - a stunning centrepiece on the landscape. In addition to the residence there is a 5-bay shed providing versatile options; currently configured to accommodate a 2-bay self-contained studio, 1-bay storage/ tack room, and 2-bay stables/multipurpose space plus full length covered verandah. The manicured grounds are fully fenced, including two paddocks, and are livestock friendly with premium grazing pasture. A fruit orchard and vegetable/herb garden provide fresh produce from garden to plate, and there is also a custom-made chicken coop, so you can gather your own genuine free-range eggs. If you’ve ever considered the benefits of self-sustainable, gentle living; you can take a giant step forward right here. “Located in arguably the Sunshine Coast’s most blue-chip

boutique estate, this exemplary property is an absolute stand-out, that is truly next level, virtually beyond compare in its quality, lifestyle, and design,” enthused Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Cameron Urquhart who is marketing this world-class acreage property. “I have every confidence that this is one of the finest semi-rural properties on the market in southeast Queensland, and will attract the attention of buyers locally, nationally, and internationally.” “Only 15 minutes to Noosa River for riverfront dining, sailing, and fishing and 25 minutes to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach – you can be on the beach in the morning and back home poolside with a glass of bubbles in hand by lunchtime.” Facts & Features: Land Area: 4.81ha House Area: 651m2 House Design: Tim Ditchfield (build completed 07/20) Shed/studio: 17.5x7m w high clearance & 3-phase power, 5-bays w 3m wide full-

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length verandah – currently configuration 7x7m self-contained studio with kitchenette, bathroom/laundry + single bay storeroom + 2-bay stable/multipurpose space Pool: 10m infinity edge, saltwater concrete pool, formed up out of ground w stunning dam view About main residence: cantilevered suspended slab; mountain views from all main rooms; recessed skirting boards; square set cornices; built-in mountain view seat; double-sided fireplace; ceiling fans; tinted glazing throughout; polished concrete flooring; outside shower in master bedroom; all bedrooms ensuited w walk-in robes; integrated indoor/outdoor flow; 8m wide glass stacker doors; wet bar w zip HydroTap, drawer-dishwasher & double stone sink; 2 x gas hot water systems; 10kW solar PV system; eco-friendly design w excellent cross-ventilation & premium insulation; Ironbark terraces; 3-car carport w storage Kitchen: butler’s pantry; Miele combi-

nation microwave/steam oven; Miele integrated dishwasher; Miele combination induction cooktop/rangehood; AEG 900w undermount wall oven; timber & Caesarstone bench tops; timber laminate feature wall; custom made LED pendant Land/Infrastructure: full boundary fencing; 2 x paddock fencing; heavy duty concrete driveway for all-weather access; magnificent spring-fed dam w jetty; firepit area; concrete platform w picnic table; Fuji Advanced Secondary septic; 1 x 24,000-litre poly tank to shed; 2 x 22,500-litre Aquaplate tanks w double filtered water to house; fruit orchard; herb/ vegetable garden; chicken coop; high-end underground drainage system Location: private, peaceful exclusive Eagle’s Nest enclave w only four other properties; arguably the Sunshine Coast’s best boutique estate; 5 mins to Eumundi; 15 mins to Noosa; 25 mins to Noosa Main Beach; 30 mins to Sunshine Coast Airport; 85 mins to Brisbane Domestic & International Airport ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 138 Solar Road, COOROY MOUNTAIN Description: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 6 garage Price: $7.4m Inspect: By appointment Contact: Cameron Urquhart 0411 757 570, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE noosatoday.com.au

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- Top floor apartment, beachfront complex - Sliding doors running the full width of the apartment - Master bedroom opens directly onto large balcony - Lift, gym, pool, spa & security carpark on title - Modern luxurious light and airy with air conditioning - Impeccably fully furnished with substantial size kitchen Auction On-site Saturday 2nd March 1pm Open By Appointment

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LUXURY APARTMENT, DIRECT BEACH ACCESS SITUATED on the famous white sands of Noosa Main Beach, Netanya offers luxury beachfront accommodation in the heart of Hastings Street. Right on the grass with direct access to the beach and a view of Laguna Bay, 111 Netanya has to be the perfect apartment right on the beachfront. Boasting a sunny north facing terrace for that quiet afternoon champagne this is a great place to just put your feet up and unwind after a hard day’s lying on the beach and shopping in many of Noosa’s stunning boutiques and clothing outlets. Tastefully done with modern furniture designed to suit the apartment and the beachfront lifestyle you will soon become very uncustomed to. The entire Netanya complex has only just been renovated to the very highest of standards with no expense spared. It offers many facilities to its guests. Boasting a beautiful, heated swimming pool and spa which you can enjoy lazing around on your deck chair while watching the surf roll in.

Barbecue on the lawn area, day spa, inhouse cellar, personalised grocery service and professional onsite management. With direct access to Noosa Main Beach, you can swim in the azure waters of Laguna Bay, stroll along the waterfront at sunset or take advantage of the many walking tracks through the Noosa National Park. After a lazy day by the pool or an adventurous day taking in the sights, settle into one of many fine restaurants situated along Hastings Street. Here you will find world class cuisine and many boutique shops. This fantastic offering embodies the ultimate beachside lifestyle. Excellent holiday income and tax advantages to make the toughest accountant smile are just the icing on the cake for your next beachside or superfund opportunity. Own a piece of paradise in one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 111/71 Hastings Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Inspect: By Appointment Price: Contact Agent Contact: Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 and Frank Milat 0438 528 148, RICHARDSON & WRENCH NOOSA 16 NOOSA TODAY

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NORTH-FACING FOR THE VIEWS POSITIONED on a near level pad in the most exclusive street in Doonan is this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom older styled cottage. Perfectly positioned, overlooking Noosa Heads and Laguna Bay, offering the chance to build your dream home with total privacy. These properties are rare to the sales market and must be sold at auction on – site 17 February 1pm or before for the smart buyer. The property is North-facing with a dual driveway, over 2 acres elevated private and very close to Noosa. You can also build a secondary home 90 m2 with as much deck as you want 20 meters from the home. Be quick these opportunities don’t come often. David Berns, Principal says: “I am delighted to be presenting this parcel of land complete with an older style cottage

ready for renovating or knock down to build your dream home in one of the most prestige streets in the Noosa Hinterland. The discerning investor will jump on this opportunity as land is extremely scarce, especially ones with phenomenal views from Noosa Heads and across the coral sea. We are expecting a high demand considering the amount of enquires so far and it’s only being on the market for a week.” Features of home and land 2-bedroom ,1-bathroom older style home. Over 2 aces with views over Noosa Heads and Laguna Bay. Elevated with a near level pad. Dual driveway, Sunshine Coast Council. Close acreage to Noosa. School bus in street. Very private and tranquil. 12 minutes to the hub of Noosa. 25 minutes to Sunshine Coast International Airport. ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 221 Duke Road, DOONAN Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Inspect: Saturday 3 February, 12 - 1pm Auction: 17 February, 1pm Contact: David Berns 0408 629 438, DAVID BERNS REAL ESTATE

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PRIVATE AND LUXURIOUS WITH VIEWS ALL of the hard works been done for you, it’s time to move in and enjoy this enviable lifestyle. This is a golden opportunity to buy one of the finest homes available in this very exclusive and sought after address.. Nature lovers, Golf lovers, or astute investors who can appreciate an above average home when they see it, this is a home for those that appreciate the finer things in life. A stunning home that has been painstakingly pulled apart and fully renovated to the highest of standards and has both privacy and serene views over the award winning Noosa Springs Golf Course. The house has been redesigned to achieve maximum space and to capture the best available views, with the kitchen positioned in the middle of the living area, you can see everything that is on offer and be at one with both nature and your fellow occupants, this kitchen is to die for, with a mixture of Miele & Neff appliances including

gas cooktop and electric ovens, there’s even a Butlers Pantry/laundry to store those items that aren’t needed every day. The way that this house opens up to the outside world is first class, offering 180 degree views and soaking up the cooling breezes, the home is fully airconditioned and has ceiling fans in every room plus the Terraces, there’s also a remote controlled gas fireplace for those cool winter days. There has been major works and modifications to this house to accommodate the larger footprint that it now enjoys and to accommodate the heavy duty glass sliding and bi folding doors, no expense has been spared in this renovation, with a garage of approx. 9 x 9 dimensions, you can easily store 2 cars plus golf buggy and a scooter, to truly appreciate the beauty of this home, you need to inspect it for yourself. Private inspections to qualified buyers are welcomed. What we love about this property.

· Impeccably renovated from top to bottom. · Stylish coastal colour palates. · Magical vistas overlooking the 16th Green at Noosa Springs. · Expansive frameless glass sliding and Bi Folding doors. · No immediate neighbours, ultra private. · Gourmet kitchen with commanding views. · Downstairs master with a lovely treed outlook. · Indoor/outdoor design, very liveable home.

· 3 large ensuite bedrooms. · Feature timber features throughout. · Travertine and oak flooring. · High ceilings, fully airconditioned + fans throughout. · Endless cooling breezes. · Massive lock-up garage, 2 cars + golf buggy & scooter. · Room for a pool if required. · Total security in the gated community. · Lifestyle of travelling to restaurants and facilities in your golf cart. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 322/61 Noosa Springs Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: By Negotiation Inspect: Saturday 3 February 11.30am-12pm and Wednesday 7 February 11.30am-12pm Contact: Marcus Dolby, marcus.dolby@hpcprestige.com.au 0415 558 656, HARCOURTS PRESTIGE NOOSA

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3 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car | Acquire one of the finest homes in a highly coveted address.

| Seamless indoor-outdoor living, capturing refreshing breezes.

| Expansive terraces on North/Eastern side overlooking the 16th hole.

| Impeccably renovated throughout with breathtaking views of Noosa Springs Golf Course.

| Centrally positioned kitchen with panoramic views.

| Significant renovations, spacious garage, and frame-less heavy-duty glass doors.

| High vaulted ceilings, premium travertine, and Oak timber flooring.

| Miele & Neff appliances, gas cooktop, and convenient butler’s pantry/laundry.

| Main bedroom downstairs with natural light and private bushland views.

| Fully air-conditioned home with ceiling fans and remote-controlled gas fireplace for cozy winter evenings.

| Three ensuited bedrooms.

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Price Guide

Agent Time

Belli Park Saturday 3rd February 10.00 - 10.30am

50 Paddy Melon Lane

Offers Over $2,700,000

Saturday 3rd February 9.00 - 9.30am

44 Boreen Parade

Offers Over $1,350,000

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370

12.00 - 12.30pm

7Toolara Street

O/O $795,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880

Coolum Beach Saturday 3rd February 107 Grandview Drive

O/O $2,300,000 Considered

AB C

Price Guide

Agent

11.30 - 12.00pm

322/61 Noosa Springs Drive

Contact Agent

Harcourts Prestige 0415 558 656

11.30 - 12.00pm

12/30 Hastings St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

12.00 - 12.30pm

521/61 Noosa Springs Dr

$5,700,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130

12.00 - 12.30pm

551/61 Noosa Springs Dr

$2,500,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

12.30 - 1.00pm

8301/5 Morwong Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

1.30 - 2.00pm

1/15 Grant St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

Hinternoosa 0407 730 987

Boreen Point

1.30 - 2.00pm

Address

Wednesday 7th February 10.00 - 10.30am

11 Blue Gum Rd

$2,395,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

11.00 - 11.30am

32/5 Quamby Place

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

11.30 - 12.00pm

322/61 Noosa Springs Drive

Contact Agent

Harcourts Prestige 0415 558 656

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

Noosa Springs

Cooroibah

Saturday 3rd February

Saturday 3rd February 11.00 - 11.30am

7 Amaroo Place

O/O $1,900,000 Considered

11.00 - 11.30am

29 Coral Fern Drive

Offers Over $2,150,000

10.00 - 10.30am

760/61 Noosa Springs Dr

2.4m

Joe Langley Real Estate 0417 753 961

Hinternoosa 0435 405 656 11.00 - 11.30am

108/61 Noosa Springs Dr

Offers over $1.8 mill

Joe Langley Real Estate 0417 753 961

12.00 - 12.30pm

521/61 Noosa Springs Dr

$5,700,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880

Cooroy

Wednesday 7th February

Saturday 3rd February 9.00 - 9.30am

30 Kensington Drive

Contact Agent

Hinternoosa 0407 730 987 10.00 - 10.30am

760/61 Noosa Springs Dr

2.4m

Joe Langley Real Estate 0417 753 961

11.00 - 11.30am

3/14 Opal Street

Offers Over $830,000

Hinternoosa 0407 730 987 11.00 - 11.30am

108/61 Noosa Springs Dr

Offers over $1.8 mill

Joe Langley Real Estate 0417 753 961

Cootharaba

Noosaville

Saturday 3rd February

Friday 2nd February

11.30 - 12.00pm

185 Dr Pages Road

Offers Over $1,590,000

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370

11.00 - 11.30am

414/99-105 Eumundi Noosa

Contact Agent

Harcourts Property Centre Noosa 0433 237 422

Doonan

11.30 - 12.00pm

10/130 Noosa Parade

Contact Agent

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

Saturday 3rd February

1.00 - 1.30pm

7/213 GympieTerrace

$1,550,000

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

10.00 - 10.45am

357 Sunrise Road

Auction

Hinternoosa 0422 923 851

Saturday 3rd February

Eerwah Vale

10.00 - 10.45am

4/28 Nannygai Street

O/O $1,900,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

Saturday 3rd February

11.00 - 11.30am

1/22-24 Nannygai Street

O/O $720,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

414/99-105 Eumundi Noosa

Contact Agent

Harcourts Property Centre Noosa 0433 237 422

$1,550,000

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

$1,550,000

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

NEG FROM $5,700,000

12.00 - 12.30pm

23 King Creek Road

Offers Over $1,400,000

Hinternoosa 0419 491 448 11.00 - 11.30am

Lake MacDonald

Tuesday 6th February

Saturday 3rd February

1.00 - 1.30pm

9.00 - 9.30am

26 Happy Valley Road

Offers over $1,500,000

Hinternoosa 0435 405 656

10.00 - 10.30am

4 Koala Crescent

Offers Over $1,195,000

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370

Wednesday 7th February 1.00 - 1.30pm

Noosa Heads

7/213 GympieTerrace

Noosa Waters

Saturday 3rd February 10.00 - 10.30am

11 Blue Gum Rd

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$2,395,000 Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

Saturday 3rd February

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893 10.00 - 10.30am

2The Promontory

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

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Peregian Beach Saturday 3rd February 11.00 - 11.30am

1/4 Avocet Pde

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

1.00 - 1.30pm

25 Currawong Cres

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

Sunrise Beach

Doonan Friday 23rd February 11.00 - 11.00am

Saturday 3rd February

357 Sunrise Road

Auction

Hinternoosa 0422 923 851

Noosa Heads

9.00 - 9.30am

31 Orealla Cres

$2,750,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

11.00 - 11.30am

2/69 Southern Cross Pde

Price Guide $1,095,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0402 903 733

Saturday 3rd February 11.15 - 11.45am

16 Nairana Rest

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12.00 - 12.30pm

12/30 Hastings St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

1.00 - 1.30pm

8301/5 Morwong Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

2.00 - 2.30pm

1/15 Grant St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

AUCTION

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

1/13 Nebula St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 980 247

1.00 - 1.30pm

8/21 Henderson St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

Verrierdale

3.00 - 3.30pm

29 McAnally Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 711 888

Saturday 3rd February

Saturday 9th March 3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

Sunshine Beach Friday 2nd February 11.00 - 11.30am

1/13 Nebula St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 980 247

Saturday 3rd February

Saturday 10th February

10.00 - 10.30am

10 Ferris St

$2,695,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0447 263 663

10.00 - 10.30am

8/21 Henderson St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

10.00 - 10.30am

11A Webb Rd

$9,750,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0411 122 331

10.00 - 10.30am

29 McAnally Dr

Auction

3.00 - 3.30pm

3/18 Bryan St

$4,350,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 711 888 12.00 - 12.30pm Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

2.00 - 2.30pm

Saturday 17th February

12.30 - 1.00pm 3/18 Bryan St

$4,350,000

32/5 Quamby Place

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

Peregian Beach

Tewantin

Saturday 17th February

Saturday 3rd February

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163 11.00 - 11.30am

9.00 - 9.45am

19 Harlow Crescent

$1,290,000

10.00 - 10.30am

7 Oakleaf Close

O/O $1,550,000 Considered

10.00 - 10.30am

1/1 Werin St

$3,450,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130

10.00 - 10.45am

43aTait Street

$1,875,000

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163

11.00 - 11.45am

26 Cooroibah Crescent

$1,925,000

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163 12.00 - 12.30pm

11.00 - 11.30am

68 Furness Drive

$1,250,000

Laguna Real Estate 0411 328 488

11.15 - 11.45am

6109/5 Morwong Dr

Saturday 24th February

Wednesday 7th February 11.00 - 11.30am

301/71 Hastings Street

26 - 30 Greenacre Road

Offers Over $1,550,000

Laguna Real Estate 0411 328 488

1/4 Avocet Pde

Sunshine Beach Saturday 24th February

Hinternoosa 0404 344 399 11.00 - 11.30am

5/20 Henderson St

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Accelerating success. Significant Price Adjustment - Resort Investment with Balance Land in Iconic Beachside Town For Sale

9 Wyvern Road, Rainbow Beach, QLD

Colliers present a rare beachfront investment with immediate income and option to further develop within one of Queensland’s best known beachside communities at the gateway to K’Gari (Fraser Island).

Sale Price - Offers over $3,900,000

Significant 7,260m²* beachfront site

Forecast Gross income $427,000p.a.*

12 x Ocean view villas

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1,686m²* parcel - plans for 24 units

Over $1million spent on improvements

Emerging beachside precinct

Jesse Howitt 0468 495 640 Baydn Dodds 0418 173 187

Approved Plan of Development designating the site for ‘Multiple Units’ suitable for detached residential lots, Townhomes or Apartments

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NEW PRICE, PRIME GYMPIE TERRACE SPOT TOP floor corner north facing apartment offering sweeping panoramic views of the beautiful Noosa River, Noosa River Mouth, North Shore and Hinterland. First time on the market in 35 years! Situated on the quieter eastern end of Gympie Terrace, this is a rare opportunity so close to the water in such a prestigious sought after location. Gympie Terrace will always remain a favourite amongst locals and visitors boasting its abundance of activities including fishing, boating and swimming. Simply relax on the foreshore with a picnic lunch or a stroll along the riverbank. So many activities to choose from. The one level spacious apartment features open plan living and direct dual access to an L shaped balcony capturing stunning views and sunsets. Picture entertaining friends and family while watching the close of day over the everchanging vista of the Noosa River and foreshore. Generously sized with 3 large bedrooms, the master enjoying an ensuite and walk in robe. The family bathroom has

a separate toilet. Restaurant, cafes and shops are all on your doorstep with Hastings Street and Main Beach just minutes away. In excellent original condition the apartment comes fully furnished with appliances and undercover carparking. Christmas is just around the corner. Why not make this the perfect gift and celebrate

the Yuletide season in Noosa! Stand out lifestyle or investment. Mesmerising Noosa River views. Generous L-shaped balcony. Ducted air conditioning. Undercover carpark. Fully furnished with appliances. Inspection by private appointment. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 28/291 Gympie Terrace, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: Offers over $1,900,000 considered Inspect: Saturday, Monday, Wednesday 11-11.30am Contact: Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

PRICE REDUCED FOR IMMEDIATE SALE STROLL to the delights of Noosa River, famous Farmer’s markets, an abundance of stunning restaurants and only 5 minutes drive to Hastings Street. This outstanding, beautifully presented property is one of only four free standing homes in a quiet prestigious residential enclave. Offering an easy lifestyle, it features a massive downstairs ensuited main bedroom and fully equipped walk through robe. Upstairs finds two very generous bedrooms, the family bathroom with separate powder room and covered north facing balcony to take in the river glimpses. An ideal entertainer with a central kitchen and butler’s pantry, it offers an easy indoor outdoor flow to the covered north facing terrace and lap pool. Enjoy the convenience of a downstairs powder room and direct internal access from the massive double garage. Providing a low maintenance lifestyle, low body corporate fees, loads of storage, lock and leave options and it’s pet friendly too. This is a brilliant opportunity to position yourself in the highly desirable Noosaville market. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 4/28 Nannygai Street, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,850,000 Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45am Contact: Warren Evans 0428 711 163 and Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE noosatoday.com.au

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Absolute Waterfront noosa Sound 32/5 QuAMby pLACE, nOOSA HEADS

2A 2B 1C

• Exciting opportunity to own “Culgoa Point” Prime Noosa Real Estate • Well positioned, stunning views of the beautiful lagoon and marina • Elevator access, great accommodation for families or couples • Recently renovated with easy indoor outdoor flow to covered balcony • Stone benchtops, stylish shutters, complete with all furnishings • Private sandy beach, marina, pool, sauna, spa, gym, bbqs • Excellent returns, expert management to care for your investment • Easy flat stroll to Hastings St and Laguna Bay, or take the ferry from Rickys. This is Prime Real Estate, put yourself in a position to own!

AuCTIOn On Site Sat 24 Feb 12:30pm VIEW Sat & Wed 11-11.30

Melanie butcher 0407 379 893 mel@lagunarealestate.com.au

Marvellous Family Home

68 FuRnESS DRIVE, TEWAnTIn

4A 2B 2C • Stylish, coastal sophistication and newly renovated • Four bedrooms, master with ensuite and private patio • New, Gull Design kitchen; new appliances, loads of storage • New flooring throughout; split aircon; ceiling fans • Large shed; double garage with new motor • Fully fenced yard, professional landscaping and irrigation • Two minutes to local shops; childcare and schools nearby • 16 minutes to Main Beach; 5 minutes to Noosa Marina

FOR SALE $1,250,000 VIEW Sat 11-11.30am

Queensland’s Multi Award Winning Company Est. 1978 24 NOOSA TODAY

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Chris Forde 0411 328 488 chris@lagunarealestate.com.au

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