Noosa Today - 21st June 2024

Alexa’s set for Paris

By Abbey Cannan

Noosa local Alexa Leary is living her ’second life’ to the fullest, swimming her way into securing a ticket to the Paris Paralympics.

The 22-year-old has inspired the nation at the Australian swimming trials, with her vibrant energy capturing the crowd’s attention.

Alexa said, “It’s nearly my three year anniversary since the accident, and I’ve had a lot of support along the way.“

“I’m really proud of myself as I’ve come so far.“

Despite her happy-go-lucky nature, it’s taken a lot of literal blood, sweat and tears to reach this point, and Alexa credits her swim coach Jon Bell for his support along the way.

“I was actually swimming when I first got out of hospital for rehab as it was one of the main things that the doctors wanted me to do,“ she said.

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Green revolution

By Phil Jarratt

Noosa Council this week gave its final rubber stamp to what many regard as the most significant environmental project ever undertaken in Noosa – the acquisition and transition to National Park of 2400 hectares of former forestry land, linking Cooloola to Coolum in an almost uninterrupted arc of green space.

Councillors voted unanimously to accept the final report of the transition committee of theYurol-RingtailConservationproject,chaired

by former Council CEO Brett de Chastel, bringing to a close the formal side of a remarkable project, dreamed about for half a century and delivered over the past decade. All the key players from the past four councils were present in the chamber for the historic vote.The other side of the picture, out there in the former logging camps, will be completed with the final handover of forestry in late August.

“A lot of people don’t realise the scope of what is now National Park,” Mr de Chastel told Noosa Today on the eve of delivering his

report. “This is a vast tract of land on which replanting is well underway [some 131,000 trees already planted] and will be a magnificent addition to Noosa’s natural environment for generations to come.”

As Noosa Today reported two years ago when the project entered its final phase:YurolRingtail is perhaps best understood by taking a hinterland drive. From Tewantin, head out along McKinnon Drive towards Boreen Point. To your left, with the exception of a few private properties, all the forest you see is part of the

new park. At Louis Bazzo Drive go left. The forest you see to either side is parkland all the way to the outskirts of Pomona. From Pomona to Cooroy, the forest to the left is parkland. Take the Cooroy-Noosa Road towards Tewantin. From Tinbeerwah to the bottom of the escarpment, the forest on both sides is parkland.Welcome to Yurol-Ringtail. But strangely, few people outside a small cohort who helped create it seem to know much about this extraordinary achievement.

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The S9 100m freestyle world champion qualified for the 50m freestyle on Tuesday 11 June.

WEATHER

$11.9m hall for school

Independent Member for Noosa, Sandy Bolton was thrilled to join school principal Stacy Wilmore, students and staff this week to open the new hall at Noosa District State High School (NDSHS), Pomona Campus.

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“Noosa District State High School is a vital part of our community and will soon be celebrating 61 years of educating our children, including my own, and it is essential that current and future students have access to modern, well-equipped facilities to support their learning and development,” Ms Bolton said.

The new $11.9 million State Governmentfunded Noosa hinterland facility also has 52 new car parks, a fire system with two holding tanks and electrical system. In addition, the hall includes a performance stage, storage and staff rooms, kinesiology lab/gym, kitchen kiosk, foyer, office, backstage area and other amenities.

“The uses are vast, from school assemblies, performances, sports and events to community gatherings.This is a fantastic achievement and addition to our beautiful Noosa countryside,” Ms Bolton said.

NDSHS, via their school budget and P&C, contributed $121,000 towards covered walk-

ways and pathways around the building as well as a retractable seating storage alcove.

School principal Stacy Wilmore said “The completion of our multi-purpose hall is an exciting addition to our Junior Secondary Campus facilities in what is already an amazing place for students to grow and learn. This facility will value add to our bespoke Junior Secondary campus and programs that provides the perfect environment for students to commence their high school journey. We look forward to sharing this with our wider community at every opportunity.”

Ms Bolton sends her gratitude to all involved including the former Education Minister Grace Grace MP, and current Di Farmer MP and their departments, the North Coast region staff, contractors and construction workers.

“What started as a conversation with the previous school principal some years ago has now become a reality. Special thanks to principal Stacy, the P&C and all our students. You are our future, and I hope you love this hall as much as we do,” Ms Bolton said.

Updates on many local matters Sandy is working on are available on Noosa 360 at www. SandyBolton.com/Noosa360.

It’s school holidays again, so what do you do with the kids once you’ve exhausted your time on the beach or hinterland walks.

Don’t despair, there’s plenty on offer. For the tech savvy, Peregian Digital Hub has organised two weeks of fun and creative technology-related workshops for girls and boys aged 7-16. Theatre buffs will enjoy The Sponge Bob Square Pants musical at The J or The Wizard of Oz youth edition at Noosa Arts Theatre. At Noosa Regional Gallery children can step into a magical world where art and nature collide at Imaginate, a biennial event especially for children. Our libraries at Noosaville and Cooroy have a host of activities planned. They include creative adventures involving making an ancient headdress, then snapping a shot of it in their Photo Booth, making your own Sock Puppet and putting on a puppet show and for the environmentally-minded, building a bird house. If something more energetic is more your style there are step classes for kids or casual hoops at the Noosa Leisure Centre and holiday swim classes at the Aquatic Centre.

Shopping centres also have activities. At Noosa Civic test your agility, strength and ninja skills at the Ultimate Ninja Kids Obstacle course. At Noosa Fair for those little green thumbs, plant your very own sunflower to take home and watch as it blooms under your special care. For more visit noosa. qld.gov.au/school-holiday-activities/schoolholiday-activities-1

- Margaret Maccoll

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, principal Stacy Wilmore celebrate the new hall with students.

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton and principal Stacy Wilmore with dignitaries

Native title recognition

By Kiera Jenkins, AAP

It was a long fought victory for traditional owners whose native title rights over more than 365,000 hectares of land in southeast Queensland have been recognised in the Federal Court.

The Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners’ non-exclusive rights to an area of 10,280 square kilometres along the Sunshine Coast were recognised in Brisbane on Monday.

The recognition spans Gympie, Noosa, the Glasshouse Mountains, Maroochydore, Caloundra, Bribie Island and Mudjimba Island.

Kabi Kabi man Brian Warner said while the decision was cause for celebration, there was also sadness as the long process meant some Elders who started the battle had died while waiting for an outcome.

“There’s elation, but there’s also sorrow and sadness,” he said.

“Many of the people who started this journey aren’t with us here today.”

In handing down her decision Justice Berna Collier said Kabi Kabi people “have and always have had native title rights and interests in this country”.

The determination is the first on the east coast to recognise native title in a heavily urbanised area.

It’s also the first time the right to take resources from the area for any purpose has been recognised in southeast Queensland; previously the right to take resources had been limited to personal, communal and non-commercial purposes.

Kabi Kabi Elder Michael Douglas said this would mean the right to access the resources his ancestors had been using for thousands of years.

“That gives us our rights to go back and utilise, for our people to take timber ... to make boomerangs or spears,” he said.

“All that stuff is in our hand and we can proudly walk away today, and we have been empowered.”

Mr Warner said the right to take resources from the land was also a way of caring for country.

“Our people have a sustainable way of life and living,” he said.

“It’s not about the over-demand or oversupply of resources, it’s about protecting those resources.”

There are three parts to the Kabi Kabi native title claim - Monday’s decision applies only to part A, with parts B and C yet to be determined.

Tim Wishart, chief executive of Queensland South Native Title Services, which assisted Kabi Kabi people with their claim, said the decision was an acknowledgment of the rights of traditional owners.

“Kabi Kabi people have a right to move about on the land, to camp on the land, to build temporary structures, to teach their kids, to take some resources, to hunt, fish,” he said.

“Rights that coexist with the rights that every other Australian has.”

Kabi Kabi woman Helena Gulash said she hoped the decision would mean a strong foundation for future generations.

“It’s been very hard for us to afford to live on our land, and it still will be, but we want to make sure for our younger generations that there’s a really bright future ahead of them,” she said.

“So they will be able to live, work, camp on country, raise their families on Kabi Kabi country.”

Noosa Council congratulated the Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation on the Federal Court’s formal recognition as native title holders.

Mayor Frank Wilkie said the ruling was a significant milestone for the Kabi Kabi People.

“This has been over a 10-year process and an incredible journey for those involved,” he said.

“This claim sits with the 616 others already determined around Australia and highlights our collective responsibility as custodians for this place we all love,” Cr Wilkie said.

Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings welcomed the decision, labelling it a massive achievement for the Kabi Kabi Peoples.

“This has involved an incredible amount of work and is well deserved,” she said.

Ms Rawlings said the determination does not interfere with freehold property rights as freehold land is

claims.

“Under Australian Law, no private landowners would be impacted by this Federal Court ruling,” she said.

Ms Rawlings said a key part of Council’s new Corporate Plan is to reinforce a stronger commitment to improving our relationship with Kabi Kabi.

“Our staff continually work with the traditional custodians to inform our strategies, plans, and operational work with respect to cultural heritage and this will continue,” she said.

Cr Wilkie said this recognition strengthens our collective commitment to care for Noosa Shire as joint custodians.

excluded from native title

Kabi Kabi man Brian Warner

The Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners’ non-exclusive rights to an area of 10,280 square kilometres have been recognised.

How the west was

In this edited version of his final report, former Noosa Council CEO and chair of the Yurol Ringtail conservation project’s transition committee BRETT DE CHASTEL reveals for the first time the inside story of this remarkable environmental handover.

The Yurol Ringtail conservation project is one of the most significant environmental projects ever undertaken in Noosa. While complex in terms of its arrangements, it will result in approximately 2400 hectares of land being transferred into National Park, protecting it for future generations.

It is opportune to tell the story now, as June 2024 is a milestone date in this project. The transition committee which has been overseeing this project for five years has completed its role and the process for all of the land to become National Park tenure will be completed by the end of August.

The problems

In the context of conserving land for environmental purposes in the Noosa Shire, the problems to be solved were:

· Scale – for a range of reasons, including cost and the availability of relevant-size parcels of land, many conservation efforts are hampered by a lack of scale. Acquisitions are often made on a piecemeal basis and the multiple ownership of different parcels of land make it difficult to piece together a conservation project at scale. This is especially the case in South East Queensland where most land has already been subdivided and developed.

· Connectivity – conservation estates work best when they are connected to other conservation estates. On a regional perspective, the broader Noosa National Park needs to be connected to the Cooloola National Park to create connectivity for wildlife corridors.

· Cost – land in the Noosa region is some of the most expensive land outside of the SEQ inner urban areas. This means that acqui-

sition costs can be prohibitive to establish conservation estates of any scale. How is it possible to do so without breaking the bank?

· Holding the line - traditionally, acquiring and protecting land for environmental purposes has focused on“saving” parcels of land which still have high environmental values and have not been developed. This approach endeavours to “hold the line”. However, it does not address the opportunity to “push back” and restore land which has been cleared and used for other purposes.

Origins

For over 60 years, Noosa Parks Association (NPA) has worked to link Noosa National Park and Cooloola National Park estate, connecting Tin Can Bay in the north to Coolum in the south. In 1962, when NPA was formed, Noosa

Shire was home to only one of two national parks on the Sunshine Coast, and it was only 240 hectares in size. By 2015, the protected areas in the Noosa and Cooloola areas were nearing 90,000 hectares in total.

In 2011, following lobbying by NPA, the 2500-hectare Tewantin State Forest was converted

to the Tewantin National Park. The missing link to achieve the long-term vision was the 2400 hectares of Ringtail and Yurol State Forests.

Just over half of Ringtail andYurol State Forests was under long-term licence agreements granted by the State to privately owned HQPlantations (HQP). These were largely allocated to the growing of softwood plantation pine trees. The rest was publicly-owned state forest, some of which was in remnant condition while other areas were under native hardwood plantation.

In 2015, NPA put out feelers to HQP to determine if they might consider selling their Ringtail and Yurol interests. By early 2017, Brian Farmer, CEO of HQP and Michael Gloster, then-president of NPA, had reached an “in principle” agreement based on a lump sum payout of $3.5 million. The planets had begun to align. HQP owned and operated pine plantations on Yurol State Forest and Ringtail State Forest under a 99-year plantation licence with the Queensland Government. HQP had a longestablished commitment to ensuring the economic, environmental and social integrity of its plantation forests.

NPA laid the foundations for theYurol Ringtail Conservation Project by holding a series of one-on-one meetings with key government agencies at director general and ministerial level, and with the then Noosa Council mayor and CEO. The relevant government agencies and the Council all indicated a willingness to enter more detailed negotiations to acquire HQP’s interest.

An initial meeting of the potential parties in Brisbane in April 2017 was the first time that

all stakeholders realised that a multi-partner agreement might be forged, largely due to the prior work of NPA to get commitments on an individual stakeholder basis to work towards a common goal, which was to have all plantation timber harvested, and for that land to be revegetated with endemic species.

Complexity of stakeholders and land tenure

At this early stage of the project, there were six distinct stakeholders involved – three government departments (Agriculture and Fisheries, Parks and Wildlife, and Environment and Heritage Protection) a plantation forestry management company (HQP), a local council (Noosa) and a community based not-for-profit environment group (NPA).

All of them initially had different ideas about the project, but it is important to acknowledge the critical role of HQP in being willing to negotiate an outcome that was both commercially realistic and aligned with its sustainability and stewardship commitments. Their CEO at the time, Brian Farmer played a very important role in establishing a co-operative tone during the negotiations.

The complexity of the land holdings also brought challenges to the project, including:

· small areas of existing National Park (generally not connected to other National

· Park areas)

· State Forest areas in a pristine state

· State Forest areas that had specifically been planted with hardwood species for future harvesting

· Plantation licence areas within State Forest areas managed by HQP, with 85 years remaining until expiry

Establishing a Memorandum of Understanding

After six months of discussion in late 2017 all parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This allowed them to move from looking at the issues from their own perspective to agreeing on joint outcomes.

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Noosa’s arc of green complete after council approval

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Hopefully Brett de Chastel’s detailed report and background to the project, an edited version of which appears in this edition, will go a long way towards rectifying that situation. Mr de Chastel was also at pains to recognise the work of Noosa Parks Association, and specifically NPA strategist and current vice-president Dr Michael Gloster, acknowledged as the architect of the multi-faceted deal, which involved three different State government departments, a private enterprise plantation forestry management company, a local council, a community based not-forprofit environment group and an Aboriginal People’s Corporation.

Mr de Chastel said: “It is important to recognise the significant role that Noosa Parks Association and Michael Gloster played in

this project. From developing the concept, laying the ground work with various stakeholders and agreeing to fund one third of the acquisition costs, NPA was one of the key players in achieving this outcome.

“This was one of the most significant projects I personally worked on while I was Noosa Council CEO. It will have a legacy for generations to come.”

Dr Gloster told Noosa Today: “Over the past 60 years Noosa Parks Association has been honing its skills in facilitating the formation of strategic partnerships, culminating in the success of the multi-partnership Yurol Ringtail Conservation Project. From here on in, only genuine long-term strategic partnerships between Noosa Council, multiple state government departments, environmental groups, tourism and business groups com-

munity groups, Kabi Kabi peoples, and at times private sector organisations, will get the job done in tackling the biggest issues Noosa is facing.

“Think community and lifestyle degradation, inadequate and fragmented public transport, dumbed-down town planning, over-tourism and day-tipper gridlock, and a river and lakes system in ecological decline. NPA is in awe of the magnificent ‘let’s get the job done’ innovations of all our project partners in the Yurol-Ringtail project, NPA stands ready to work with them again to tackle Noosa Shire’s looming key challenges.

“Where there is a will, there is always a way.”

Transition committee chair and author of the report Brett de Chastel.

“Yep, this is my new home.”

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National Park transition

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Importantly, the MOU established a transition committee (chaired by the Noosa Council CEO) which would act as a clearing house and co-ordinating group for project management, and was also used to gain commitment at a political level prior to the 2017 State election. The project in a nutshell

Following further negotiations, the parties entered into a series of formal contracts in September 2018:

· HQP would surrender its plantation licence interests in the Yurol Ringtail area in exchange for $3.5M in compensation. HQP would have five years to complete its final harvest of all commercial pine plantations in that area.

· The compensation for HQP was funded by DES (department in charge of Parks and Wildlife), Noosa Council and NPA on an equal share basis. NPA also had an agreement with Noosa Council to pay their one third share over a five-year period. All of those financial obligations have been met.

· Land parcels were be transferred into National Park over the next five years in a series of tranches as forestry activities were completed.

· All of the parties agreed to work co-operatively via the transition committee to achieve the agreed outcomes.

· There was also a requirement for Noosa Council and NPA to fund remediation work in the harvested pine plantation areas for five years once the harvesting had been completed, however, the agreement also recognised that Noosa Council and NPA could seek to find other parties who would contribute funding for restoration and if that was to occur, the Council and NPA could seek relief from their restoration obligations.

Making a good project even better

This project received a lot of attention when it was initiated, particularly in environmental circles, and hit the radar of Greenfleet CEO Wayne Wescott. Greenfleet is a longstanding Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers climate action for corporate and individual supporters. This funding is used to restore legally protected native forests and remediate land from an environmental perspective.

Greenfleet indicated that they were keen to be involved in this project and began several years of very patient negotiations with the State (primarily DES) and the Kabi Kabi Aboriginal Peoples Corporation to bring this to fruition. Greenfleet also entered discussions with Noosa Council and NPA as they needed to be parties to any variation to the previous agreement.

Ultimately, Greenfleet, DES, the Kabi Kabi Aboriginal Peoples Corporation, Council and NPA agreed that:

· Greenfleet would assume restoration responsibilities for all of the Yurol Ringtail project land that had been subject to harvesting – plantation and hardwood areas. On that basis, Council and NPA would not need to undertake any of their proposed restoration work.

· The State would grant Greenfleet the rights to carbon offsets they generated, enabling

them to attract funding from those who wished to purchase those carbon credits.

· Greenfleet entered into an Indigenous Land Use Agreement with the Kabi Kabi in relation to the subject land in September 2021.

As part of that ILUA agreement, Greenfleet agreed to provide job and training opportunities for the Kabi Kabi people and also committed to undertake cultural surveys on the land.

· The Greenfleet involvement in this project would result in a significant increase in restoration work than would otherwise have been achieved. The Greenfleet agreement covered restoration of the hardwood harvesting areas which were not previously subject to specific restoration works.

· Greenfleet also agreed to use the Noosa and District Landcare Group as its local partner to undertake tree planting activities.

The Environment Outcomes

At its heart, this is an environmental protec-

tion project. Studies undertaken in the initial assessment stage revealed there were 23 threatened species in this locality that were identified as endangered, ranging from the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly and Giant Barred Frog through to the iconic koala. Nine of those 23 threatened species were endemic to the SEQ Bioregion.

For astute political and marketing reasons, the koala became the signature species to be protected, with additional funding and support received due to it garnering more publicity. For example, the Body Shop philanthropic arm provided funding for tree planting, including koala-specific food trees. At those community tree planting days, the volunteers were much younger than usual. There were a lot of “selfies” taken with a koala at the community tree planting day.

By the end of this project, almost 2400 ha of land will be protected in perpetuity as National Park. This land will be preserved for future generations and create regional connectivity

between the Cooloola National Park and the Noosa National Park. It will provide important habitat for the koala and 22 other threatened species across our region. What next?

Greenfleet will be working with Noosa and District Landcare to complete their planting program over the next few years. This will see an additional 186,156 trees planted in addition to the 131,038 trees already planted. QPWS has also taken over responsibility for the land as National Park and will implement management practices including fire management in conjunction with Greenfleet. An Operations Co-ordination Group has been established between QPWS, Greenfleet and Landcare to assist in that process.

This project can also stand as an exemplar for other communities as to how stakeholders with very different constituencies and perspectives can successfully work together to achieve outcomes that benefit all parties.

Cheesy koala shot for funding purposes, 2022, with former mayor and former environment minister. It worked!

Yurol after logging.

Picture: BRETT DE CHASTELSame shot, three years later, regeneration happening.

AM for women’s educator

By Margie Maccoll

Dr Laurie Margaret Cowled of Noosaville felt immense pride to be recognised with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in this year’s King’s Honours List for her significant service to philanthropy in the arts, education and health sectors, and to women, but also “rather naughty“ to receive an award for doing something which has brought her “so much joy“.

Over the past 20 years Dr Cowled, who will be 95 on 9 August, has gifted donations to artistic and educational institutions including NIDA and the Australian Ballet and scholarships to more than 250 women through these institutions and universities in Brisbane, Sydney and the Sunshine Coast.

Born a sheep farmer’s daughter in 1929 at Bethungra, near Cootamundra, at the start of the Great Depression, Laurie Cowled attended her local primary and secondary schools, walking across paddocks to get there, before going to work in the Commonwealth Bank, where she enjoyed a “worthwhile“ 35-year career, then 40 years ago, retired, married Ron Macnamara and moved to Noosa.

She chose career over marriage and children, at a time when women were forced to give up their jobs on their engagement to marry. In a surprising twist, through her philanthropic work, she has amassed a large and expanding family.

“I had wonderful jobs, a whole career at the bank, as you did in those days,“ Dr Cowled said.

“I became very attached to it. I had very good jobs, I was one of the first 30 women in the bank they gave equal opportunity to. I was very proud of that.

“I did everything back to front. I retired from the bank and got married and came up here to live with my husband.“

Sadly, 21 years later in 2005, Laurie’s husband, Ron, died, the couple having agreed the remaining spouse would leave their money to charity.

“I didn’t just want to leave it in a will,“ Dr Cowled said.

“I decided I wanted to educate young women and make up for the girls who missed out like I did.“

As a child she was interested in the arts but there was little scope for her ambitions in regional Australia.

“When I was growing up, of course, I wanted to be an artist or ballerina,“ she said.

“There was no one in Bethungra to tell me I had no talent at all,“ she laughs.

“I began to wonder how I could help cashstrapped country girls get educated.“

By chance she heard the Queensland Premier speaking on the radio about a proposed Queensland Community Fund that would enable people to invest and use their dividends into charity.

“I thought that was fantastic. I rang him the next day. That’s how I got started,“ she said.

Dr Cowled then got in touch with QUT and arranged to donate a block of land she had bought at Noosa Waters to the university on the priviso they sell it and match it dollar

for dollar. The Cowled Gift, a scholarship program, was born and is funded in perpetuity.

She now funds 16 undergraduates scholarships, all for women, at QUT.

Each of her many scholarships have resulted from a journey of their own.

Her husband, a pilot for more than 40 years had always wanted to be a doctor. This led her to provide scholarships to women in the area of health.

A keen bridge player, Dr Cowled was interested to hear of research at Neuroscience Research Australia on the benefits to the brain of bridge playing.

In no time she had a scholarship organised at NRA for a woman to do her PhD and has provided six more since.

It was a tribute to her sister Ruth that she established scholarships, the Ruth Cowled Memorial Scholarship and Ruth Cowled Design Fund, with NIDA. The sisters had been very close and travelled together in Europe as young women.

“My sister Ruth was very artistic. She went to teacher’s college. She was particularly interested in stage stuff and did stage designs when they put on plays at university,“ she said.

After further studies in Bristol, Ruth returned to Australia, where she suffered an aneurysm and died at the age of 25.

“That was very sad,“ she said.

“All the same I’ve had a lot of girls go through NIDA.“

After hearing of plans by University ofTechnology Sydney (UTS) to build an Indigenous regional college for Indigenous and non-Indigenous she became one of first donors to the project’s capital works.

More than five years on she also provides a scholarship at the college for an Indigenous female to undertake undergraduate studies.

“The first girl came from Kempsie. She was the first to go even to high school in her family, the first to go to university. Her brothers had no idea of going to university but did after she did and her mother went to college and became a councillor. It’s pebble in a pond,“ she said of the way in which some of her scholarships have delivered expanding benefits.

Dr Cowled oversees the scholarships and keeps in touch with many recipients.

“Some like to keep in touch, some don’t. I keep up with some of them and I really like to do that,“she said.

Among the five recipients of her scholarships with the Australian Ballet is Evie Ferris, an Indigenous ballet dancer who has since become a member of the Australian Ballet and is also a Wiggle.

“She’s doing very well with the Wiggles and the Ballet,“ she said.

“I’m very fond of her whole family.“

“To have these wonderful young people as part of my life when I should be sitting in a chair twiddling my thumbs is simply marvellous.

“I feel rather naughty that I’ve got this award because I’ve got so much joy out of all I’ve managed to do. It’s been a fantastic time.

“More than 250 young country women and Indigenous women from anywhere have been empowered by benefits of education or training that would might not otherwise have been available to them.

“I’ve come to believe education is the key for everyone especially Indigenous people.“

Dr Cowled is the principal patron of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), a supporter of The Australian Ballet since 2005 Dr Cowled and has provided numerous scholarships across the Arts, Education, STEM, Agriculture and Health.

Her scholarships at QUT include the Cowled Gift, Women in Leadership scholarship, a learning potential fund for undergraduates and PhD students, rural nursing scholarships and Indigenous scholarships for business studies.

At USC she established a regional scholarship and Women in Engineering prize.

DrCowledprovidesapostgraduateresearch scholarship for brain research at Neuroscience Research Australia and several scholarships at UTS for indigenous female students.

She is also a benefactor of Queensland Ballet, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney Theatre Company, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation, Room to Read’s Education Resilience Fund, Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Laurie Cowled International Scholarship for Costume, NIDA and has established the Ruth Cowled Memorial Scholarship, NIDA and Ruth Cowled Design Fund, NIDA.

Internationally she is a supporter of Indian health program and established Trust Banks in 2008 in West Timor.

Dr Cowled received an award for Outstanding Philanthropic Support for Higher Education, at the Business-Higher Education Round Table Awards in 2012 and the Premier’s Award for Queensland Seniors in 2010.

In her self-published book of the same name, Dr Cowled describes her philanthropy as her ‘joyous addiction’.

Dr Laurie Cowled was recognised for her philanthropy with an AM in this year’s King’s Honours Awards.

“My mum and dad were like ’Wow, she

The Pomona cycling accident on 17 July 2021 left Lex fighting for life in

with a severe traumatic brain injury, a

scapula, ribs, shoulder blade and wrist, along with a major knee injury and a collapsed lung.

The traumatic crash took place after her bike clipped the wheel of a cyclist in front of her and she came off at high speeds of more than 65kms.

“I had to start a whole new life after the accident and I’m actually living my second life,“ Alexa said.

“I don’t have a memory of three years prior to the accident.“

When it came time for her 50m race on Tuesday 11 June, Alexa got into the zone by putting her headphones in and following her coach’s stretching directions.

“I looked at the time and I knew I could do the time but I was, of course, nervous as it’s a big thing to be able to make the Paralympics,“ she said.

The S9 100m freestyle world champion qualified for both the 50m freestyle on Tuesday and theWomen’s 100m freestyle multi-class on Thursday.

“I managed to whip out the times and I was so proud of myself,“ she said.

Her parents Belinda and Russell have been there every step of the way cheering her on.

Mum Belinda said in a TV interview after the race, “She wasn’t meant to live, let alone walk or talk. To see her, such a big personality, we’ve got such a different daughter back.“

“I love her personality. She’s funny, she’s crazy, but most importantly she’s fulfilling her dreams — what she wanted to do prior. She always wanted to go to the Olympics.”

Her dad, Russell, said she had to prepare for the swim both mentally and physically.

“We couldn’t be more proud of her. She lit up a nation this week,“ he said.

“It’s a world wide stage but she takes it in her stride. I think I was more nervous than she was. You’re just so nervous for her because any little mistake can cost her the spot. Because her brain doesn’t react quickly, when the gun goes off she’s always a little bit behind. So, she’s got a lot to make up for the minute she starts racing.“

Before the accident, Alexa was a triathlete and wanted to go to the Olympics.

“She was always an amazing swimmer. As a young girl she won four national titles as a swimmer,“ Russell said.

“She qualifies in the Paralympics for her physical damage on the right side of her body, but she also has a severe traumatic brain in-

jury, so she’s got two things to compete with.“

Russell said it was amazing to see the nation supporting Alexa’s journey to the Paralympics.

“I want to say a really big thank you for the Noosa community’s support when she had the accident and throughout the journey,“ he said.

“Without that community support, we wouldn’t have made it.“

Alexa Leary thanking her swim coach Jon Bell.

Keira Stephens and Alexa Leary with their tickets to Paris Paralympics.

Shark control policy in focus

Noosa Council is moving toward a policy on the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Shark Control Program (SCP), specifically in relation to the use of nets and drumlines adjacent to Noosa beaches, in response to a motion put forward last month by Councillor Amelia Lorentson.

From a report prepared for Council’s general meeting on Monday Council officers said to date Council has not held a policy on the Shark Control Program and \therefore was unable to provide guidance to the general community on the matter.

However Council and the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) had actively supported DAF in the delivery of SharkSmart programs, while Surf Lifesaving Queensland (Noosa) has supported the trials of alternative shark bite mitigations (drones) under the Queensland Shark Management Plan (2021–2025).

Local Governments play only a minor role in the delivery of the Queensland Shark Management Plan, primarily through providing assistance in the delivery of SharkSmart community awareness programs as requested by DAF, the report stated.

The willingness of Council to further assist the role out of SharkSmart programs, or where appropriate, alternative shark bite mitigation trials was discussed at a recent workshop held between Noosa councillors and DAF Shark Control Program staff.

Under a staff-recommended policy position Council would continue to support the DAF Shark Control Program (SCP) under the Queensland Shark Management Plan, with the vision of the SCP transitioning to lower by-catch potential alternatives in waters adjacent to the Noosa LGA; and Council would work alongside DAF to explore further opportunities to actively support SharkSmart educational programs, and alternative bite mitigation trials where appropriate.

At present outside of the DAF Shark Con-

trol Program, Council holds some responsibilities for managing shark risks to the community through marine animal (whale) carcass management and Bull shark (dangerous marine animals) advisory signage in Councilmaintained canals of Noosa Waters.

The report stated that leading up to the whale migration season in SEQ waters (May to September), community concerns were often reignited over the potential for marine mammal entanglements in shark control equipment off the northern (Noosa) Sunshine Coast nearshore waters.

“Some individuals and community groups have been actively campaigning for the removal of nets, and or drumlines for several years. Contrary, ocean users including tourism operators and members of the surfing community often demonstrate elevated concerns over the risks of shark attacks, particularly during periods of rain and high runoff (bull sharks) and during cooler months (when white sharks are more common in Sunshine Coast waters). Elevated shark risks concerns also occur during marine animal stranding events,” the report stated.

Queensland’s Shark Control Program start-

ed in 1962, following a number of fatal shark bites across the State and aims to reduce the risk of shark bites. Shark control measures used by DAF in local waters include a combination of nets and drumlines, drone surveys, SharkSmart community awareness programs and research and trials on alternative shark bite mitigation technologies (including drone trials).

The report revealed shark control equipment deployed within Laguna Bay, Noosa, regularly record the highest annual catch rates of bull sharks across the Queensland Shark Control Program (DAF 2024). During the annual humpback whale migration season from May to September, the chance of humpback whales (and other cetaceans) becoming entangled in shark nets increases and increased numbers of white sharks are also present within Sunshine Coast waters.

DAF advised at the recent Council workshop, that the State government are awaiting the outcomes of all current trials, along with recommendations from the Queensland Shark Control Program Scientific Working Group to inform the review of the Shark Management Plan. Any potential changes to the

SCP, or the use of alternate technologies will only occur following this process.

Final evaluation of the SharkSmart drone trial (including Noosa) will be completed by mid-2024 to inform the end of Management Plan review. The final evaluation of all trials will include an assessment of cost-effectiveness and suitability to local Queensland conditions. The end of Management Plan review will commence in late 2024 and will provide advice to government, in consultation with the SCP Scientific Working Group, on future options for the Program from July 2025 onwards. The report stated Council would pursue all opportunities to provide input and feedback into this process.

Council’s role in shark management under the Shark Control Program is limited to assisting DAF to educate the community to be SharkSmart, and supporting DAF and SLSQ to undertake drone trials as required, including the issuing of permits

In 2022, Noosa Council, the NBRF and DAF launched the SurfSmart community awareness program, to educate surfers and other ocean users on how to reduce the potential of shark interactions in our local waters. Noosa Council will continue to work closely with DAF in future SharkSmart community awareness programs under the Queensland Shark Management Plan.

Council and NBRF have recently partnered with the USC to undertake a Bull Shark Research Program across Noosa and Sunshine Coast waterways. Considering the presence of bull sharks within the Noosa Waters canal system is well known, the report recommended Council consider a marine animal warning advisory signage investigation within the Noosa Waters canal system at the completion of the research program, to align with public information standards set by other SEQ Councils.

A Council policy on the SCP will be further discussed at Council’s Ordinary meeting on Thursday.

Council discusses a policy on DAF’s shark control program.

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Fire safety for students

With the cooler months approaching, the risk of fire hazards in homes increases.

At Sunshine Beach State School, education extends beyond the traditional curriculum to include vital safety lessons that can help prevent future tragedies.

Recently, Year One students were treated to an informative visit from the Noosa Fire Brigade, designed to instil fire safety awareness.

The firefighters shared a variety of essential messages, teaching the young students what to do in the event of a fire at home.

One student said, “They taught us how to keep safe and not to hide from them. If you hide from them, they will think you are safe, but you won’t be. They want us all to be safe.”

Year One teacher Sophie Ward said, “The students enjoyed practicing ‘Stop, Drop, and

Roll’ and ‘Get down low and go, go, go!’ The firefighters showed us all the special equipment they use when they are fighting fires. The students particularly enjoyed seeing the fire truck.”

“It was a fantastic learning experience and a great reminder that we all need to have working smoke alarms and an evacuation plan in place to keep our families safe. Thank you, Queensland Fire and Rescue, for keeping us safe!”

Principal Alison Welch said, “This initiative is a crucial part of our commitment to comprehensive education.”

“Fire safety is a life skill that we believe every student should master.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Noosa Fire Brigade for their dedication and effort in teaching our students how to stay safe.”

Noosa Council is excited to announce the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan is almost complete.

This plan reflects the collective vision of over 400 community members and stakeholders, gathered during the first phase of consultation last year.

Now, we need your feedback to ensure we've got it right!

Visit Council’s website to read the summary of community input to date, review all precinct plans and have your say on the final draft before 7 July, 2024.

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Mary Street Wellness moves to a new home

Howard Frye graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in March 1978 and in JuneofthatyearhemovedtoAustraliawhere he did locum work in Canberra, Dubbo, Armidale, Melbourne,and Nambour before settling in Noosa in October 1979 where he established Noosa’s first chiropractic practice in the Junction. After eight years he relocated to his home/office combination at 1 Dolphin Crescent on Noosa Sound, home of the iconic much loved and photographed, but sadly no longer, Poinciana tree.

After 16 years he relocated to 31 Mary Street, Noosaville and developed Mary Street Wellness, a multi-disciplinary allied healthcare practice incorporating chiropractic, physiotherapy and dietetics fostering a strong referral relationship with local medical centres. After 22 years at Mary Street,

the time has come to downsize and hence their move to a home/office environment. Theye are still able to offer both physiotherapy (Chris Malouf) and dietetics (SallyAnne Livock) at the new location. Howard’s enthusiasm and passion remain as strong as ever and he welcomes both existing and new patients alike, assisted by his wife Fiona. They are open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays from 8.30am and from 1pm in the afternoons.

Howard remains an ACA member and DVA provider and provides on the spot health fund claims and welcomes GP referral care plans.

The phone number for Mary Street Wellness remains the same, 5449 7958, and online bookings are available at marystreetwellness.com.au

Call Mary Street Wellness on 5449 7958.

Year 1 Sunshine Beach State School student Theo with local fire brigade.

Funding welcomed, but more to be done

The Independent Member for Noosa, Sandy Bolton MP shared both the good and ‘not so good’ news in her budget reply speech in Queensland Parliament last week. On the specifics for Noosa, Ms Bolton was thankful that after delays to the Lake Macdonald refurbishment, $72 million has been allocated to get this work underway. While the official opening of Six Mile Creek Bridge #7 was celebrated, the need to create greater safety on Kin Kin Road remains, and a total of $37 million is in the budget for this.

“That these sums have been required due to inappropriate levels of heavy haulage through our villages is another example of our systems and processes failing. That we also require around $1 million for a pedestrian crossing on Factory Street, Pomona so that residents can safely traverse this road, is another example. This is missing from the budget, and we have requested the Minister to urgently reconsider this vital inclusion,” said Ms. Bolton.

$25 million has been allocated to widen Eumundi-Noosa Road from Emu Mountain Road to Beckman’s Road, however, this is where the second disappointment lay. After the completion of the Tewantin Bypass stage one (1), stage two (2) needed construction funding by the next budget to address the congestion, however the detailed design funding required to make that happen is nowhere to be seen.

“Regardless of the reasons for the delays that have led to this, whether on State’s or Noosa Council’s end, we have reiterated that the Minister must fast-track and fund the re-

quirements to get it back on track,” said Ms. Bolton.

Sandy shared that our businesses are receiving some assistance, with $650 off their electricity bills and increased access to initiatives in the Queensland Small Business Strategy including supports, natural disaster recovery and extra cash grants, however as she raised, they need a reduction in ‘red tape’ and contributors to the higher rents and costs associated.

On the education front, this week we celebrated the opening of the new $11.2 million hall at the Noosa District State High School, Pomona Campus with funding secured last budget. In the new budget, there is progress on the advanced manufacturing unit for Sunshine Beach State High School, with smaller amounts of funding spread across eight (8) Noosa Electorate schools for other purposes such as maintenance and essential upgrades.

Therewaswelcomednewsregardinghealth, with additional funding for the Queensland Ambulance Service which will result in twelve (12) extra paramedics for the Sunshine Coast, which Noosa will benefit from. In addition, for mental health, there was the extra requested youth co-responder team and a second mental health CORE team for our region. Sandy looks forward to finding in amongst the buckets of funds either grants or allocations for our Noosa Salvos to provide after-hours and weekend supports for both mental health and emergency accommodation.

“We also need co-location of services provided through the Better Care Together mental health program. There was no mention of

fairer funding models for our palliative care hospices which we have been fighting for, and even though the review is nearly complete, and increases have been provided to our Katie Rose Cottage Hospice, it is not enough,” said Ms. Bolton.

For our environment, there is $1.1 million for coastal walk upgrades in Noosa National Park, with the only extra funding being very targeted such as to improve firefighting capabilities. The budget also provided for ninety-eight (98) additional police officers for the Sunshine Coast, and welcomed news was the $1.12 billion allocated to community safety, with many of these measures aligning with the recommendations from Sandy’s former Youth Justice Reform Select Committee. They include the all-important much earlier interventions to support children from their earliest years through to preventions via educational engagement and health services from birth, as well family support coordinators and behavioural specialists in primary schools and early childhood coordinators. Especially appreciated has been the extra funding to Victim Assist to reduce the delays and to expand supports to victims of non-violent crimes and an expansion of the intensive case management program including on the Sunshine Coast.

“Overall, from the 60 recommendations from our Youth Justice Reform Select Committee report, between the Community Safety Bill that has been introduced, and this budget, it looks like over half have been addressed so far,” said Ms. Bolton.

For more Noosa specifics and Sandy’s full budget reply speech, please visit www.SandyBolton.com/Budget-2024-25- Summary

‘Huge loss’

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli has written to Premier Steven Miles seeking a meeting to discuss the regional economic impacts felt through the loss of Bonza Airlines, which she says could exceed $100 million.

Those affected include the airline’s 150 staff, as well as suppliers, cleaning, catering and support services and the many accommodation providers, restaurants, retailers, car rental and attractions, who had benefited from the record numbers of visitors brought in by Bonza.

Since the low-cost carrier started in January 2023, more than 490,000 additional passengers travelled through Sunshine Coast Airport representing more than 20 per cent of the airport’s activity.

In addition, the airline had established its headquarters on the Sunshine Coast.

Mayor Natoli said airline’s presence, along with the other major airlines, helped achieve a record number of interstate visitors last year.

“I have written to the Premier of Queensland to explain what this loss means to our region,” she said.

“The annual economic impact associated with the loss of Bonza is likely to exceed $100 million and will be felt hard, particularly by the region’s smaller businesses.

“Many of these businesses will now be joining the reported 60,000 creditors in a lengthy process with the hope of recouping some of their losses.

“The number of indirect jobs affected by the sudden closure is also likely to be significant with dozens of businesses impacted.

“The majority of products sold on board Bonza were supplied by 11 SEQbased suppliers.

“Whilst we are hopeful a solution might be found to allow Bonza to resume operations, the likelihood of this outcome now appears remote - which is why we need Queensland Government support now to mitigate the impacts on our community.”

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli is calling on the State Government to address impacts of loss of Bonza Airlines.

Independent Noosa MP Sandy Bolton shares Budget insights.

Why not feed the birds?

By Margie Maccoll

Feeding wild birds draws mixed reaction from encouragement to absolute disapproval. Influential environmental, governmental and other agencies roundly condemn the practice, but this is unique to Australia.

In Europe and North America, by contrast, bird-feeding carries the blessing of bird lovers who do all they can to promote it.

Looking at the literature, the tide turned against wild bird feeding in the 1980s from encouragement to condemnation as historian Adjunct Professor Russell McGregor of James Cook University pointed out when he attempted last week at Noosa Parks Association’s Friday Forum to offer some tentative answers as to why that came about? He concludes the reason is more moral than scientific in basis.

Russell told attendees that for most the 20th century, Australian birders enjoyed unimpeded feeding of birds.

An article in Nature magazine in 1940s urged friendships with birds, observing bird feeding as a social exercise, he said.

Sydney lawyer and respected birder Harry Wilson in 1980 wrote in The Emu, a respected bird journal, of fostering friendships with fairy wrens in his backyard.

“This is common stuff in The Emu of those days,” Russell said.

Some birders used food to lure birds to their cameras but most of the time birders fed birds not for any ulterior motive but for sheer joy of interacting with wild creatures, he said.

Until the 1990s literature carried no hint of a need to justify the practice. It was just an observation as an unremarkable activity.

“The growth of an anti-feeding stance was gradual, piecemeal, harsh, beginning in 1980s, and intensifying thereafter,” he said.

“Many birders didn’t participate in it. Eminent birder Graham Pizzey continued to advocate feeding birds, after it became controversial.”

In 1985 Ellen McCullough in what is now Birdlife Australia magazine noted opinions regarding bird feeding ranged from disagreement with the practice to those who had to get in a bird sitter before going on holidays.

In the 1990s opposition to bird feeding stiffened, Russell said.

In 1996 The Bird Observer editor Zowie Wilson remarked that the European tradition of providing supplementary food to birds to survive icy winters was completely inappropriate for Australia and instead recommended attracting birds by planting native plants.

“Never allow birds to become dependent. Don’t feed them every day. Constant artificial feeding makes them fat and lazy,” she advised.

The tides were turning against feeding, but stopped short of total opposition.

A 1998 Bird watching field guide noted that there was debate over the matter of feeding birds in gardens, some regarding It as an “immoral act”, and preferred the more natural option of planting native bird-attracting trees and shrubs.

It counselled moderation, warned against

birds becoming dependent on human-provided food and “overweight suburban freeloaders”.

By 2000Wingspan magazine editor advised readers the best source of feed for native birds was native plants, but if they wanted to feed them to do so on adhoc basis so they didn’t become dependent, Russell said.

Birdlife Australia never had a formal policy on bird feeding but since the 1990s discouraged the practice.

Russell said non-feeding of birds was much stronger in non-birding circles and noted ecologist Daryl Jones agreed with his assessment.

In the 1980s and 90s, in contrast, Europe and America bird feeding was increasingly encouraged.

One possible explanation for the Australian response was an awareness of avian disease and feeding as an agent of transmission of avian disease, Russell said. But this was known before the 1980s, just before tide on attitudes began to turn.

“There was no evidence of an outbreak around the 1980s nor evidence of it in birding literature,” he said.

The knowledge of avian disease was more confined to veterinarian literature, and while the role of feeding and spreading disease has become a factor against feeding more recently that was not the case in 1980s. The big issue in 1990s was dependency. There were outbreaks of avian disease overseas too but the response there was to inform the public to be more careful.

Opinions were mixed. Graham Pizzey warned against dependency in his book A Garden of Birds, but also gave advice on how to feed birds.

Russell concluded it was a puzzle with no single factor, but his explanation lends something to a purest conception of nature associated with the wilderness movement, “celebrating wilderness patches of the planet that have escaped the hand of humankind”.

He said the most strident opposition came from wilderness movements worldwide but the rest of the world did not experience the backlash against feeding.

The answers lie more in the realms of morals than science. “Some birders regard the act as an immoral act,” he said.

A retired avian veterinarian in the audience suggested the sway of opinion may have resulted from an increased knowledge of nutrition and disease resulting from poor nutritional feeding, but Russell discounted this.

The same issues of avian nutrition were met overseas but the response was to get better food,” he said. “Sectors in Australia were against feeding altogether.

There was no good advice to Australian people where feeding overseas had the support of official bodies, he said. “That advice wasn’t getting through because of that official opposition”.

Russell’s next book, Enchantment by Birds: A history of birdwatching in 22 species, will be published by Scribe next February. It has something to say about bird feeding.

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Bailey to represent nation

WorldSkills Australia competitor Bailey Loenneker, a fourth-year refrigeration apprentice from Noosa, will represent Australia at the international tournament in France this year.

The refrigeration industry will be among over 30 trades represented at the 47th WorldSkills International tournament, a global movement dedicated to promoting the skills excellence of young tradespeople playing a crucial role in the visibility, development, and empowerment of tomorrow’s experts.

Bailey will be joined by his expert Carl Balke to compete in the refrigeration and air conditioning category on the global stage in Lyon, France in September to compete against the best young apprentices in the world.

The contingent of apprentices, trainees, and students, known as the Skillaroos, is the largest delegation of competitors, trainers, officials, and team management ever sent to an International Competition.

Bailey, the Skillaroo for Refrigeration, shares how the competition has ignited his passion for skills development.

“Through WorldSkills, I have developed a growing passion for developing the skills I have learned. Competing on a national level and meeting like-minded individuals has really sparked my interest,” he said.

“It’s about more than just competing; it’s about personal growth and professional development.“

Bailey highlights the confidence he has gained through recently competing in the WorldSkills Regional and National competitions to qualify for internationals.

“Each competition has built my confidence. It’s not just about winning.WorldSkills is about the experience and the education that comes with it. My confidence has grown immensely, and it’s great to have supportive people around me who believe in what I’m doing.“

“Competing in WorldSkills is thrilling and fun, but the best part is the time management,

efficiency, and practical skills that I use in my job – these are all things I’ve honed through WorldSkills.”

Looking ahead, Bailey is optimistic about his future.

“I’m excited to see where it takes me,“ he said.

“The skills and connections I’ve made will be invaluable for my career. I hope to continue growing and maybe help others the way I’ve been helped.

“WorldSkills has given me a strong professional and personal foundation for the future, and I’m looking forward to building on it.“

Refrigeration represents a crucial yet often overlooked trade. Despite the vital role refrigeration tradespeople play in maintaining the cold chain essential for food safety, healthcare, comfort cooling, air quality, and numerous industrial processes, their numbers are significantly lower compared to other trades on offer.

This is one of the reasons that the WorldSkillsAustraliainitiativeissupportedbyRefrigerant Reclaim Australia (RRA) and like-minded organisations committed to the promotion and development of skills excellence in Australia.

Kylie from Refrigerant Reclaim Australia

said this disparity highlights the need to elevate the profile of refrigeration professionals, by increasing awareness and appreciation for their specialised skills.

“Our longstanding partnership supporting WorldSkills helps to promote the importance of refrigeration tradespeople and underscores their contribution to public health, safety, and the economy,” Kylie said.

Carl, WorldSkills Australia Expert, emphasises the transformative impact of the competition on young apprentices and highlights the importance of the competition in promoting refrigeration apprenticeships to the wider sector.

“The competition is not only great for the young apprentices coming through, but it also lifts the profile of refrigeration apprentices which historically has remained unseen,” he said.

In addition to raising the profile of refrigeration apprentices, Carl said the main driver for him to train and lead Skillaroos participants is seeing the young people grow.

“They start unsure, but by the end of the program, they’re transformed, and they go on to do great things,” he said.

“Through the competition, they develop invaluable soft skills that they will continue to use for the rest of their lives. They emerge with self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment.“

“We support each other, whether it’s training together or offering a helping hand. This sense of community is one of the best parts of WorldSkills,“ Carl said.

Through competitions, training, and community building, WorldSkills empowers young people to achieve their best and build a strong foundation for their future careers.

For more information, visitWorldSkills Australia: worldskills.org.au

For more information on RRA and its initiatives, visit refrigerantreclaimaustralia.com.au

Thought provoking ideas from Noosa business owners

Noosa Chamber of Commerce is all about business and when the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, Noosa Chamber of Commerce, Noosaville Business Association and Noosa Council collaborated to focus on Business Success and Resilience for local small business operators, a thought provoking morning of ideas was shared.

A generous buffet breakfast at Peppers Noosa Resort and a 7am start for the Chamber business breakfast was enjoyed by the local business community as informative speakers Jen Swaine and Wallis Westbrook (SC Business Awards) shared the tangible benefits businesses can reap from applying for an award. Applications for the 2024 awards can be made via sunshinecoastbusinessawards.com.au

Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie, followed by Sue Monk and Tanya Neville from Articulous

and Noosa councils Disaster Resilience officer Ian Williams spoke on the need to be prepared in the face of challenges, and the steps you can take to ensure your business is resilient.

Chamber of Commerce president Ralph Rogers said, “This event has been a fantastic chance for the local business community to connect, share experiences, and build valuable relationships.”

Mr Rogers also encouraged Noosa business owners to attend next week’s seminar Understanding the Proposed Changes to the Noosa Plan with a presentation and Q and A with Russell Green from RG strategic.

Book now via the Chamber website for this very important discussion to be held at Noosa BoathouseTuesday 25 June at 5.30pm. Welcome drink on arrival.

After 40 years of operating we are pleased to announce our appointment to Auction M & K Pipelines closing down sale due to retirement.

Plant and equipment include the following:- 5 Excavators including – 2010 Sumitono 24 Tonne Excavator, 2 x 14 Tonne Sumitono Excavators (2013 & 2017), 2 x 8 Tonne Sumitono Excavators (2016 & 2018), 2 x Kawasaki 60ZV (122hp) Front End Loaders (2008 & 2012), 2012 Isuzu FXY 1500 Series Tip Truck 42500kg GCM with Fassi F95 Crane, 2011 Isuzu FSR 850 Tip Truck, 2011 Isuzu FRR 500 Tip Truck, 2012 Nissan UD-PKC Series Tilt Tray Truck (7 Metre Tray), 2012 NPR Series Truck with 4.5 Metre Tray Back, 2014 Mustang Skid Steer Loader, 2013 Toyota HiLux Ute, 2010 Toyota HiLux Tipper, 2010 Toyota HiLux Ute, (note: all Trucks and Utes are Registered), 4 On Site Offices, 6 x 20ft Shipping Containers, plus more including: Chainsaws, Concrete Saws, Generators, Pipe Lasers, Loading Ramps, Poly Welders and more.

Note: The Auction is approximately 8klm from Tewantin. Viewing from 7.00am on Day of Sale, Bid Card Registrations from 7.30am, Auction commences at 9.00am Terms: Payment on day of sale. Cash or Direct Bank Payment or Cheques by arrangement. (No Cards) (I.D. Required)

Bailey Loenneker will compete against the best young apprentices in the world.

Expert Carl Balke with Bailey Loenneker.

Bailey Loenneker is a fourth-year refrigeration apprentice from Noosa.

Mike Butler and Nikki De Renzy from Laguna Pest Control with Mayor Frank Wilkie.

50 Shades of Green launch

Tourism Noosa has launched 50 Shades of Green, a comprehensive guide designed to assist event organisers in achieving their sustainability objectives while hosting events in Noosa.

This innovative resource aims to strike a balance between economic prosperity, social responsibility, cultural preservation, and environmental stewardship.

The 50 Shades of Green guide has been meticulously curated to align with the various phases of event planning, including pre-event, during-event, and post-event actions.

Organisers can navigate through the guide either sequentially, from Shade 1 to Shade 50, or directly to the shade most pertinent to their event’s sustainability needs. Each shade provides an introduction to the topic, actionable steps, and a wealth of useful tips and resources.

“With the launch of 50 Shades of Green, Tourism Noosa reaffirms its commitment to fostering sustainable practices within our local event industry,“ said Tourism Noosa chief executive officer Sharon Raguse.

“This guide serves as a roadmap for all event organisers, offering practical strategies to minimise environmental impacts while maximising the positive contributions of their events to the community.“

One of the distinguishing features of the guide is its dynamic nature. The online platform will regularly update links, tools, and supplementary information to ensure event organisers have access to the latest, most relevant resources tailored to the Noosa region.

“We recognise that sustainability is an evolving journey, and our aim is to provide local event organisers with the best, tailored resources at their fingertips,“ Tourism Noosa’s tourism sustainability manager Juanita TerryBloomfield said.

“By continually updating the guide, we empower organisers to stay ahead of the curve

and implement cutting-edge sustainable practices in their events, with the end goal to become zero emissions, zero waste and minimal community impact “ Ms Terry-Bloomfield said..

Tourism Noosa events manager Lee Huber said, “Tourism Noosa’s event funding program supports a diverse portfolio of tourism events by enhancing existing events and helping emerging events in Noosa so they may be enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. Events sponsored by Tourism Noosa must demonstrate progress and commitment to being environmentally sustainable.

“Utilising our Sustainable Events Criteria auditing tool and checklist for benchmarking each year, 50 Shades will event organisers additional support to navigate this challenge with greater confidence”.

50 Shades of Green represents a collaborative effort between Tourism Noosa, local stakeholders, and industry experts, reflecting a shared commitment to preserving Noosa’s natural beauty and cultural heritage for future generations.

In congratulating Tourism Noosa, festival organiser for the Noosa Festival of Surfing John Findlay said, “I commend Tourism Noosa for

the launch of 50 Shades of Green.

“This guide is an invaluable resource for event organisers, providing practical solutions to enhance sustainability efforts in Noosa.

“As an event organiser, each year we strive to make our event more memorable for our visitors and for the community.

“Tips provided in this guide will further assist us on our journey to becoming more environmentally responsible.”

The guide is now available online at visitnoosa.com.au/images/50-Shades-Green.pdf

Alesha Gooderham, Lee Huber and Susan Ewington.

Cr Brian Stockwell and Juanita Terry-Bloomfield.

A perfect adios for Aido

Surfers paddle out beyond the break and form a circle for several reasons: it can be to seek blessing for an event, to protest an action that may damage our revered coastline, or to celebrate the life of a surfer who has passed.

Occasionally it can be all three at once. Such was the case when more than 100 Noosa surfers of all ages gathered at Tea Tree Bay last Friday in perfect weather to give a surfer’s farewell to Adrian “Aido” Spelt.

The day before it had been the turn of the musician tribe and the general community when more than 300 gathered riverside on another perfect Noosa winter day to celebrate in song the life of a man who touched so many lives in his 73 years. The A-list of local musos, including several iterations of Aido’s band The SandFlys, The Freddies, the Charles-Camilleri Connection, Harii Bandhu and folkie Brendan Dowd, played a magnificent two-hour set, culminating in the whole lineup joining in a rousing Stand By Me.

Local music guru Barry Charles posted: “I’ll never forget this morning. What a beautiful but sad experience it was for me and I’m sure for many others. To lose such a very special person who meant so much to many in our community, I felt his spirit while I was singing, and the emotion was overwhelming at times.”

Emotions were still running high when the surfing community gathered atTeaTree (Aido’s favourite point break) the next day. For participants and observers it was another happy/sad occasion. We were there to bless Aido for a life well lived, and to bless his family in their grief; we were there to protest him going too soon; and we were there to celebrate every moment we got to share with him. Vale Aido. – Phil J All paddle-out photos courtesy of Melissa Hoareau Photography.

An estimated 100 joined the circle of remembrance.

A floating flower says it all.

Surfers of all ages came.

Part of the crowd at the riverside tribute concert.

A special moment on a perfect afternoon.

Surfers paddle out for Aido, Tea Tree, Friday afternoon.

On a flat sea, Aido pushed a wave our way.

Be dazzled

New chamber music concert series Coastal Cadenzas has already established itself as Noosa’s most premium musical experience.

Locals snapped up tickets for the inaugural performance Tres Magnifique, where violinist and former QSO leader Warwick Adeney dazzled his audience with virtuosity and passion.

Excitement is building for the next event featuring Judit Molnar, an A-list soprano who trained in Hungary and now calls Queensland home.

Molnar is a versatile musician with an international portfolio career performing operas, oratorios, and solo works with numerous elite ensembles. On a smaller scale, she is often on stage singing baroque works with the Arioso Chamber Ensemble.

Upcoming concert The Dawn Dressed in White will treat audiences to a light afternoon of popular classics for clarinet and soprano - a most agreeable pairing, as the purity of the clarinet almost sounds like singing.

Schubert’s Shepherd on the Rock and Spohr’s Six German Lieder are the big numbers, contrasted by a pleasant selection of popular favourites by Mozart, Bizet, Leoncavallo, Puccini, Vaughan-Williams and some novel arrangements prepared especially for this concert.

On keys once again is the legendary Janet Brewer, who has tirelessly supported Sunshine Coast music for decades.

Coastal Cadenzas aims to be an enduring cultural institution like no other in the region, thanks to the unique experience of artistic director Sacha Gibbs-McPhee.While studying at the famous Royal Academy of Music in London, Sacha was immersed in the music of his tradition and gained a mastery of clarinet technique. He is quickly

gaining prestige as one of Australia’s leading chamber musicians, and has ambitions to bring world class performers together to entertain his beloved local community in Noosa, his home town since childhood.

Tickets can be purchased online at sachagibbsmcphee.com/dawndressedinwhite and at the door. Show starts 3pm on 23 June at Good Shepherd Church, Noosaville and 3pm on 7 July at the CCSA Hall, Caloundra.

Don’t miss All Abilities Expo coming up soon

Noosa Council is hosting the THRIVE All Abilities Expo on Tuesday 25 June from 1-3pm at the Noosa Leisure Centre to connect individuals of all abilities, their families, and caregivers with local disability services, supportive networks, and programs that assist with everyday well-being and resilience.

Attendees will learn about emergency planning, mental health for disaster resilience, nutrition for well-being, and available support services, all while enjoying live music, giveaways, free afternoon tea, yoga, and sensory crafts.

An Auslan Interpreter from Deaf Connect will be on site for all scheduled talks and the All Abilities Yoga session.

Council’s Community Development Coordinator, Cheryl Pattison, said the event was about enhancing the well-being and disaster preparedness for individuals of all abilities by providing them with the opportunities and resources they need to thrive in our community.

Local area provider Sian Parris, from the Endeavour Foundation Learning and Lifestyle Centre, was thrilled to have the All Abilities Expo right opposite the Centre.

“An Expo is a great way to open conversations with our people and caregivers, allowing them to expand their community participation and meet new people,” she said.

“At our Learning and Lifestyle Centre, we realise the importance of emergency preparedness, and our people regularly participate in fire drills, which also include natural disaster emergencies.”

The THRIVE All Abilities Expo is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their friends and family to explore a variety of services and programs that cater to the unique needs of the disability community.

For more information visit noosa.qld.gov. au.

Coastal Cadenzas has already established itself as Noosa’s most premium musical experience.

Local provider Sian Parris with Matthew Kerr

Electrify it all and save

It was a 15-minute intense hailstorm that started Mark Purcell on his Electrify Everything journey.

In January 2020 a severe storm with golf ball sized hailstones swept through Canberra, damaging 44,500 cars. Mark’s car was one of them.

Faced with having to buy a new car, Mark’s priority was technology, and the Tesla met this criterion with features not seen in other cars in the same price range. The fact that it was electric, cost less to run, and was kinder on the environment weren’t really on his radar at this stage.

Once Mark had his new Tesla, he realised that it would make sense to install household solar to charge the car. The panels started to save the family across their electricity needs. Then after a $4000 gas bill over winter the family decided to also replace all their gas appliances to take advantage of both the renewable electricity and a government rebate for discontinuing gas. This included replacing their gas heater with split system air conditioning, their gas stove with an induction cooktop, and their gas hot water with a heat pump hot water system.

Immediately, they began to see significant savings on their energy bills.

Then came the family’s move to Noosa so they decided to take on the electrify everything challenge for a second time. But this time was much easier as Mark had learnt from doing the first time around. Although there were still obstacles. For instance, it took six months to

find a tradie that was familiar with heat pump technology and could install it for him.

The first step in their new Noosa home was to extend the modest roof solar system to increase its capacity, and this time Mark added a battery to his home. This stores energy gener-

ated during the day and Mark sells it back to the grid when the energy wholesale price is at it’s peak.

He has also set up a home automation system, monitored over his phone, to optimise the most cost-effective times for using energy

for his car, pool pump etc. Most quarters they actually earn money on their electricity bill. As in their previous home, they have replaced all the gas appliances.

Mark knows everyone’s experience and ability to make the big switch to electrifying everything will be different. One of the first steps might be to have a look at ZEN’s online Rewiring Noosa toolkit (zeroemissionsnoosa. com.au/rewiring-noosa) After that, Mark believes that the biggest bang for the buck is definitely solar panels. That’s an early win that will pay itself off in 2 -3 years. Heat pumps can also lead to big savings. Many of us aren’t aware that hot water can be half of the energy consumption in a household.

But also people can initially look to replace appliances at the end of their life. As Mark says, “When your car is going, think about alternatives like an electric car…when you’re redoing your hot water system look for electric alternatives.”

Starting as a novice a couple of years ago, Mark is now a true convert. He’s been net carbon zero for the last two years. As deputy chair for Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN), he often talks to community groups about his experience and how others can also save money and do their bit for climate change through electrification. He hopes to contribute to Rewiring Noosa.

ZEN also promotes energy efficiency options for renters and strata residents. To learn more, visit zeroemissionsnoosa.com.au or noosaevexpo.com.au

Mark outside his e-home.

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The Guide

PICK OF THE WEEK

DO YOU WANT TO LIVE FOREVER

Nine, Monday, 7.30pm

FATHER BROWN

ABC TV, Saturday, 7.30pm

Unabashedly twee and wholesome, this British crime procedural staple following a savvy priest sits cosily in an afternoon slot in its homeland. It’s an entertaining, 1960s-set distraction that leaves witty crumbs and clues for its loyal viewers to nibble on. Tonight marks the end of its 10th season, with a finale that shakes things up and will leave some avid watchers scratching their heads. In “The Serpent Within”, Inspector Sullivan is arrested, derailing his plans to leave Kembleford. While not as cosy as usual, fans can rest assured star Mark Williams (pictured) will return for season 11 as the lovable, crime-solving man of God.

Friday, June 21

Eminent journalist Tracy Grimshaw returns to our screens alongside medical expert Dr Nick Coatsworth for this docuseries that explores the limits of human health and longevity. It sees eight participants embark on a 12-week journey looking at health and ageing, seeking the secret to turning back their biological age as they undergo medical tests to determine ways they can live longer. Tonight’s second episode sees Dr Nick lead TheBlock’s Liberty and Eliza through the chilling experience of cryotherapy. Amid subzero temperatures, they delve into the potential health benefits for the human body.

DREAM HOME

Seven, Sunday, 7pm

Although having more than a few similarities to Nine juggernaut The Block(and Seven’s HouseRules), this house reno offering is actually based on an NZ format. Either way, the tried and true formula of “everyday Aussies” renovating houses, while expert judges look on – with clashes, competition and Dr Chris Brown thrown into the mix – is proving popular. Tonight, a storm causes chaos with just hours to go on the final renovation in Queensland. When the sun comes out for judges Rosie Morley, Simon Cohen and Lana Taylor (pictured from left with Brown), what they see impresses and horrifies them in equal measure.

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SECRET SCIENCE

ABC TV, Tuesday, 8.50pm

This smart, entertaining series delves into what it means to be human, looking at a range of scientific topics from an everyday point of view. Myf Warhurst and Sammy J have already investigated our emotions, senses and intelligence. Tonight’s episode is the first of two in which Matt Okine (pictured) explores the world of fertility, learning what can be done to improve our chances of conceiving. It’s an eye-opening investigation (and not just thanks to the comedian’s on-theme costume) as Okine hits the lab to discover the latest in reproductive technology and joins a group of would-be fathers looking to improve their sperm counts.

Health check: Tracy Grimshaw and Dr Nick Coatsworth.

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News

At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 2.00 The Split. (Mals, R) 3.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PG, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross grows flowers under gum trees.

8.30 Silent Witness. (MA15+a) The team helps a police officer accused of murder in a coastal community.

9.30 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson. 10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

10.40 Austin. (PG, R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.25 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)

12.10 Love Your Garden. (R)

1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 11.05 Icons. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.05 Zoo Mum. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Abandoned Railways From Above: Scotland. (PG)

8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: Empress Of Britain. (PGa) Explores the EmpressofBritain 9.20 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters: Alien Abyss. (PGa, R) The team searches for two air force planes.

10.05 SBS World News Late. 10.35 World On Fire. (Malv) 11.35 Cargo. (MA15+v, R) 3.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (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 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Client List. (2010, Mads, R) Jennifer Love Hewitt. 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

8.30 MOVIE: Notting Hill. (1999, Mls, R) The simple life of an English bookshop owner changes after a celebrity enters his shop. Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts, Rhys Ifans. 11.05 Dream Home. (PG, R) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

12.50 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Coastal Paradise. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

7TWO

8.00

9.30

7.30

Shopping. 6.30

9.00

TEN (5, 1)

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

12.00 MOVIE: Before I Fall. (2017, Mal, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. (R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 16. Dolphins v Melbourne Storm.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Dolphins versus Melbourne Storm with NRL news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: Ronin. (1998, Mlv, R) Freelancers steal a mysterious package. Robert De Niro, Jean Reno.

1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

9GEM (81, 92)

And

1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Mighty Cruise Ships. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30am Australia’s Best Backyards. 1.00 Auction Squad. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Medical Emergency. 3.00 Better Homes.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ms, R) Graham Norton is joined by Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Saunders, Daisy Haggard and Take That. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

10.30 10’s Late News.

10.55 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Saturday, June 22

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Ladies In Black. (Ms, R) 1.25 Father Brown. (PGav, R) 2.15 Gruen. (R)

2.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

3.30 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. (PG, R)

4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)

5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Stuff The British Stole: Parthenon Sculptures. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 Back Roads: Katherine, NT. (R) Presented by Albert Wiggan.

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

7.30 Father Brown. (Final, Mv) Sullivan’s dream of leaving Kembleford is scuppered when he’s arrested for receiving stolen goods.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) A real estate agent is murdered in front of a crowd at the unveiling of a new doll’s house collection.

9.45 Ladies In Black. (Ms, R) Women working in the ladieswear department of a Sydney store face tumultuous lives.

10.35 Shetland. (Mal, R) DI Perez investigates a disappearance.

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.05 Wales: Land Of The Wild. 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Superbike World C’ship. Round 4. 3.00 World Rally-Raid C’ship. Round 4. Desafío Ruta 40. 3.30 No More Spectators. (R) 3.45 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.40 Black Panthers Of WW2. (PGav, R) 5.30 Forgotten Heroes. (PGav, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Civic Stakes Day, Ipswich Race Day and VRC Country Race Day. 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 15. Port Adelaide v Brisbane Lions. From Adelaide Oval. 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Jersey And Guernsey. A couple operate a charter boat. 8.25 Portillo In The Pyrenees: An Emotional Journey. (PGa, R) Part 4 of 4. On the final leg of his adventure, Michael Portillo heads back in Spain and the Catalonian Pyrenees. 9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PGadl, R) Part 4 of 4. Richard Coles and Hamza Yassin travel to the remote Ardnamurchan Peninsula. 10.15 Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call Of Freedom. (Mdhlv, R) A look at the life and career of Jamie Lee Curtis. 11.15 Paris Paris. (PGa)

12.15 Face To Face. (Mals, R) 2.05 The Witnesses. (Ma, R) 4.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A French party-goer is lying to officers. 7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic Park III. (2001, Mv, R) A scientist is persuaded by a couple to join them on a sightseeing flight over an island inhabited by dinosaurs. Sam Neill, William H. Macy. 9.20 MOVIE: Terminator: Dark Fate. (2019, MA15+v, R) A cyborg and a seasoned warrior team up to stop the death of a young woman. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Mackenzie Davis.

12.00 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Inspired By Nature. (PG, R) Experts try to find Australia’s best homes.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Tales Of Aluna. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: The Lord Of The Rings. 10.20 Biography: KISStory. 11.55 Better Things. 1.25am The X-Files. 3.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Home Shopping.

(74) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm MOVIE: Masters Of The Universe. (1987, PG) 2.20 MOVIE: Molly. (1983, PG) 3.45

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Pitch Perfect. (2012, Mls, R) A university freshman is coaxed into joining an all-girl a cappella group. Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow.

9.40 MOVIE: The Spy Who Dumped Me. (2018, MA15+lnv, R) Two best friends become unwittingly entangled in an international conspiracy. Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon.

11.45 MOVIE: A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, Mls, R) John Cleese.

1.45 My Way. (PG)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Getaway. (PG, 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 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. Australians share bright ideas and tips.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) It seems Christmas might have come early for a six-year-old pug when it meets a widowed 61-year-old. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mlm) An advanced paramedic responds to reports of a man found lying facedown in the road. A call handler deals with a verbally abusive patient who has called the service 35 times in the past year. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

MOVIE: Dr Seuss’ The Lorax. (2012) 7.30 MOVIE: Around The World In 80 Days. (2004, PG) 9.55 MOVIE: Pieces. (2022, MA15+) Midnight Court Cam. 1.00 Aussie Snake Wranglers. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. Austn Top Fuel C’ship. H’lights. 4.00 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Face/Off. (1997, M) 10.20 MOVIE: Midnight Run. (1988, M) 1.10am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 6.30 The Producers. (1967, PG) 8.10 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 10.05 Flee. (2021, M, Danish) 11.45 Seven Years In Tibet. (1997, M) 2.15pm A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 4.30 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 6.15 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.35 Broken City. (2013, M) 10.35 99 Moons. (2022, MA15+, Swiss German) 12.40am Late Programs.

Sunday, June 23

Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.25 The Secret History Of The British Garden. 3.25 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.55 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 4.45 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG,

cope with her grief.

10.20 Shetland. (Mal, R)

11.20 Annika. (Ma, R)

12.10 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R)

12.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00

Classic Countdown. (R) 4.00 Landline. (R)

4.30 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Powerchair Football. (R) 1.00 Sports Woman. 1.30 ProMX Championship. Round 5. 4.30 Such Was Life. (PGa) 4.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.35 Hitler’s Olympics. (PGa, R) 6.00 To Be Advised. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 4.10 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender. Takes a look at a variety of leisure options. 6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Eiffel Tower: Building The Impossible. A look at the Eiffel Tower.

9.15 Royal Autopsy: Anne – The Forgotten Queen. (Ma) Part 4 of 4. Professor Alice Roberts explores the final days and cause of death of Queen Anne.

10.10 Lost City Of Gaul: Unearthing Bibracte. (R) A look at the Gallic settlement of Bibracte.

11.10 Dambusters With Dan Snow. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 3.

1.55 How To Get Fit Fast. (PG, R) 2.50 Fergal Keane: Living With PTSD. (MA15+avw, R)

3.50 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.20 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 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: Horror On The Harbour. (Ma, R) A look at a boat collision.

11.15 Born To Kill? John Duffy And David Mulcahy. (MA15+av, R) A look at John Duffy and David Mulcahy.

12.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl) The guides go on a bus tour in Canada.

8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Everything That Glitters. (MA15+al, R) Part 2 of 4. Almost everyone at Cromer High School knew Mr Dawson was having sex with his teenage student.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The First 48: The Deadliest Sin/Bloodlines. (Ma) 11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.15 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mamv, R) 2.10 The Lap. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges. 8.55 Tulsa King. (MA15+v) Dwight returns to New York under unfortunate circumstances, where his reunion with family does not go quite as expected. Back in Tulsa, Tyson runs into some trouble. Armand gets some news from Roxy. 9.45 FBI. (Masv, R) The team investigates a series of assaults on women, while OA withholds information about his own attack. 11.35 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00

Denmark. 6.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 MH370: The Lost Flight. 9.30 WWE Legends. 11.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Our Town. 9.30 Industry Leaders. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. 2.45 The Highland Vet. 3.45 Bondi Vet. 4.45 Escape To The Country. 5.45 Escape To The Perfect Town.

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YOUR NOOSA

Finaldaystohaveyoursayonamendments

NoosaCouncilisseekingtoimprovehousingchoiceanddiversitythrough a suiteofplanningschemeamendments,nowopenforpublicconsultation.

Theproposedamendmentsto NoosaPlan2020aimtoenhance economicdevelopmentand tightencontrolsonshort-term accommodationinmediumand high-densityresidentialzones and keycentrezonestoprioritise permanentresidents.

SomeTouristAccommodation zoneareasinNoosaville,Noosa HeadsandSunshineBeachare

alsoproposedforrezoningto prioritisepermanentresidentsand providefor abroaderrangeof local businessuses.

Theproposedamendments willhelpCounciltoimplement keyrecommendationsofboth theNoosaHousingStrategy–developedwithinputfromthe communityin2022 –andthe Short-termAccommodation

MonitoringReport2022.

Youcantalkto astrategicplanner outsideHarvestFresh,Cooroy on Friday,June21,9am-12pm.

Findalldetailsincluding factsheets, FAQs,maps,and3D fly-throughimagery,availableat yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au.

Electroniccopiesofthe amendmentscanalsobe

viewedatCouncil’s officesand NoosavilleandCooroy libraries. Submissionsontheamendments canbemadeuntilSunday,July14 viayoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au,by emailtoNP2020amendments@ noosa.qld.gov.au,orbypostto NoosaPlan2020,POBox141, TewantinQld4565.Submissions mustincludethesubmitter’s name andaddress.

Have asay onforeshore plan

Council’snew Infrastructure MasterPlanprovidesa visionaryblueprintforrenewing Noosaville’spopularforeshore. Itfocusesonamenityand ageinginfrastructureupgrades, promisingimprovedparks, BBQareas,shelters,pathways, andtoilets.Retentionofshade trees,enhancedlandscapingand increasedshadingwillcreate

agreenerandmoreinviting environmentfor everyone.

TheMasterPlanoutlines theforeshore’s20-plus-year direction.Deliveringitwill requirefunding,furtherdesign studiesandapprovalsbeforeany on-siteconstructioncanbegin. Futuresite workswillbecarefully stagedandcoordinatedtoensure minimaldisruption.

InfrastructureServicesDirector Shaun Walshsaidtheplanwould maintaintheforeshoreparkland’s beauty,safety,efficiency, and resilience.

“AnInfrastructureMaster Planisessentialtoensureour community’sinfrastructure includingpathways,playgrounds, furniture,shelters,carparksand landscapingisof agoodquality, safe,efficient,andresilient,as wellassupportourabilityto securestateandfederalgrant funding.

“Theplanaddressesageing facilities,accommodates communitygrowth,protects culturalheritage,andprepares forclimatechangeimpactssuch asheatwaves,flooding,sealevel rise,andstormtides.”

Strategicallyplanningthese upgradeswillensureinformed decisions,resourcing,and createsustainablesolutionsthat enhancetheforeshore’sbeauty andusability.Thedraftmaster plan,shapedbyinputfrom over 430locals,isreadyforfurther commentatyoursay.noosa.qld. gov.aubeforeJuly7.

“Weareeagertohearresidents’ feedbacktoensuretheplan reflectsourcollective vision.”

Get readyforschoolholidayfun

There’s somethingforeveryonetoenjoyoverthebreak. Schoolholidaysarepackedwith activitiesacrossCouncil facilities.

NoosaRegionalGalleryhosts Imaginate, abiennialchildren’s exhibitionfeaturingPipand Pop’senchanting world.Brooke BowtellfromtheGallery encouragesvisitorsto explore SunshineDaydream,offering creationstationsandinteractive experiences.“Enterthemagical worldofSunshineDaydream whereyouwillfindyourself amidst afairytalelandscape.

Unleashyourcreativityatoneof the excitingcreationstationsand enjoymakingplayfulpuppets,3D sculptures,andcolourfulflowers.

Visittheinteractive videoroom andplay agameofbowling!”

The Jpresentsmusicalslike TheSpongeBobSquarePants MusicalandThe Wizardof Oz.TheNoosaAquaticCentre offersintensive swimlessons, whileNoosaLeisureCentrehas basketballandkids’stepclasses. Andforthoseseekingcreative outlets,thelibrarieshave it covered.Buildminibeast hotels,craftsillysockpuppets, experimentwithCricut,ordesign your ownheaddressinspiredby ancientcivilisations.

Don’tforgettocaptureyour

creationsatthethemedpicture booth!Search‘schoolholidays’at noosa.qld.gov.aufor afulllistof activities.

Gardenswedding chapel reopens TheNoosaBotanic Gardens WeddingChapel hasbeenbeautifully renewedandisnowopen forceremonies.

Afterservingasa weddingdestination for over20years,the chapelnowfeaturesa newcourtyardpavement, awedding gazebo,and anarbour walkineight hectaresofnativeand exoticplants,hometo diversewildlife.Tobook thisenchantinglocation, visitnoosa.qld.gov.au.

SkateandClay holidayFun

TheSkateandClayinto Resilience workshopsatApex Skate ParkinCooroy,onFriday, July5,offer auniqueschool holiday experienceforyouth. Thisfree eventrunsfrom10am to3pm,featuringcreative and sportyactivitiesdesignedto build resilienceandnewskills,witha freesausagesizzlefrom12pmto 2pm.

Artist TessMillerwillberunning theClayClub -atimetorelax andcreatemagic.AndChiggy’s Skateboardingsessionswill provideopportunitiestolearnnew skillsandapplythemtolife. Formoreinformationvisitnoosa. qld.gov.au

Thedraftplanandonlinesurvey are availableatyoursay.noosa.qld.gov.aubeforeJuly7.

Experience the vibrant colours, sights and sounds of India during an iconic rail journey and a series of immersive tours, as you explore the gleaming Golden Triangle.

Embark the Kalka-Shimla Toy Train through 103 tunnels and over 800 bridges to spend three nights in the quaint Himalayan city of Shimla.

Explore its fascinating history, and venture into the wilderness with a captivating walking trail through the Himalayas. Next, explore the incredible sights of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur on your Golden Triangle tour. Discover the many layers to Delhi, visit the world-famous Taj Mahal in Agra, and delve into the time-worn majesty of Jaipur’s palaces and forts.

Your Golden Triangle tour will also take you into the wilderness of Ranthambore National Park for a one-night hotel. Here you’ll enjoy close encounters with India’s wildlife, comprising of tigers, leopards, jackals, sloth bears and Indian wild boar#

5* Golden Triangle & Ranthambore Tour

Experience the incredible sights of four of India’s most popular destinations, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Ranthambore.

Discover switchback alleyways and colonial relics, delve into the history of grand forts, marvel at the splendour of Rajasthan’s opulent palaces, and journey through Ranthambore Tiger Reserve exploring rich heritage and wildlife.

Your holiday includes Rail Journey

Fully Escorted Tours

• 1 day rail journey from Kalka to Shimla on board the Himalayan Queen Toy Train

• Tour of Jama Masjid Mosque, Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and more

• Tour of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri

• Tour of Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory and more

• Trail walk through the Himalayas

• Game drives through Ranthambore National Park#

• Shimla sightseeing city tour

• Exclusive hosted event with Kay McGarth & specialty dining experiences on 03 Feb 2025 departure Hotel Stays

• Five-star hotel stays in Delhi, Shimla, Agra, Ranthambore and Jaipur

All Flights, Taxes and Transfers

• Overnight flight

Experience

Kalka-Shimla Toy Train

Embark on a rustic journey through the Himalayan foothills on board a historic locomotive that’s as fun as it is adventurous. The route, which ascends through lush pine forests to Shimla, is such a feat of daring engineering that it’s now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traverse more than 800 bridges and 100 tunnels as the train chug-chugs its way upwards, delighting in vistas of mountains, waterfalls, pine forests, and wildflowers.

Monday, June 24

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Australia Remastered. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (Final, PGl, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (Final, PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Stuff The British Stole: Australia’s Mummy. (PG) Marc Fennell investigates a mummy. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Monday’s Experts. Hosted by Tony Armstrong and Catherine Murphy. 10.05 Gruen. (R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R) 11.15 Planet America. (R)

11.45 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 12.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.30 Miniseries: The Suspect. (Mal, R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 11.05 Icons. (Man, R) 12.00 Such Was Life. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Fragile Black Heart. (Ml) 2.40 The Cook Up. (R) 3.10 Such Was Life. 3.20 Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story. 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Vietnam. (PGav, R) Nick Knowles explores Vietnam by rail.

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) It is a time of sadness for the staff and Yeoman Warders when the death of Queen Elizabeth II is announced.

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: Tales Of The Unexpected. (Mal, R) A 45-year-old is rushed to Queen’s Medical Centre after dislocating her ankle on a fun run.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+l)

12.40 Sisi. (Mav, R) 2.30 Marry Me, Marry My Family. (PG, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Dream Home. (PGal)

The Queensland teams get to see their fully transformed dream homes.

9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Premiere, Mav) Members of Philadelphia PD’s Missing Persons Unit investigate the abduction of a child.

10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mv) The team races to thwart a terror attack.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Evil By Design: Roots Of Evil. (Malv, R) Part 1 of 3.

12.40 The Event. (Mav, R)

1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Do You Want To Live Forever. (PGam) Part 2 of 4.

8.40 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Shock. (PGa) Chris Hemsworth heads to the icy Arctic in his search for health and longevity.

9.40 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 La Brea. (Mav)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 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 Today Early News. 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 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Aaron Chen Comedy Special. (PGal, R) A stand-up comedy performance of Aaron Chen’s IfWeren’tFilmed, NobodyWouldBelieveshow. 10.35 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 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. 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 VICE Sports. 10.30 Most Expensivest. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Beyond Oak Island. 2.05 Cook Up Bitesize. 2.10 Insight. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.25 Underground Worlds. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30

6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.40 Bushwhacked!

4.05 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Arabian Inferno. 7.30 The Blinding Of Isaac Woodard. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Soh Presents: Generations And Dynasties. 10.40 Late Programs. NITV (34)

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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Sprintcar Series. Final. H’lights. 2.00 Motor Racing. Aust Rally C’ship. Forest Rally. H’lights. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Support 3.30 Nature Gone Wild. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 9.30 Appalachian Outlaws. 10.30 Late Programs. 6am Black Narcissus. Continued. (1947, PG) 6.50 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 8.35 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 10.55 Black Box. (2021, M, French) 1.20pm Baby Done. (2020, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 5.50 Footy Legends. (2006, PG) 7.30 Shaolin Soccer. (2001, PG, Cantonese) 9.35 North Sea. (2021, M, Norwegian) 11.30 Late Programs.

Tuesday, June 25

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

(7) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Secret Science. (R) 10.25 Monday’s Experts. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mav, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (R) 4.00 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PG, R) 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 11.05 Icons. (Malv, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Inside Air Force One. (Ma, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.35 Such Was Life. (Final, PG) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. (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. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Heather Ewart. (PGa) Heather Ewart explores her roots.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores how more older couples are getting divorced and at the possible impact of this trend.

9.30 Dateline: Sleuths Of Seoul. A look at South Korea’s obsession with true crime.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Monday’s Experts. (R) 12.10 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.25 Parliament Question Time. 1.25 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 2.10 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (Ml, R) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.25 Miniseries: The Suspect. (Ma, R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 Unbroken. (Malv)

12.40 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. (MA15+dv, R) 3.00 Rosemary’s Way. (PGavw, R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.05 The Good Doctor. (Masv) Asher’s views on marriage complicate his future with Jerome.

10.05 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mamv) A boy is injured in a traffic collision.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 The Real Manhunter: The Disappearance Of Maureen Hale. (Mav, R)

12.35 The Disappearance. (Mav, R)

1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Ride Australia. 1.00 MOVIE: Playing With Fire. (2019, PG) 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 Full House. 4.00 Kenan. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Riddick. (2013, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Love Island USA. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs.

Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Do You Want To Live Forever. (PGam, R) 1.15 Talking Honey. (PG, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30

6.00 9News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) Jimmy and Kasie are exposed to a deadly bio-toxin while investigating the death of an intruder at Quantico. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Most Expensivest. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 UFOs. 1.10 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 1.20 Curious Australia. 1.50 The Bee Whisperer. 2.50 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Underground Worlds. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Dark Side Of The Ring. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 10.20 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 11.20 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 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 Saved & Remade. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Kind Hearts And Coronets. (1949,

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Paramedics. (Mam) A patient has paramedics on high alert.

8.30 Under Investigation: Death Of A Model. (Mlv) Liz Hayes and the panel investigate the murder of a 25-year-old model.

9.30 The Murder Of Lynette White. (Mlv) Part 2 of 2.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl, R) 11.50 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Business Drive. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

Wednesday, June 26

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (R) 3.55 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PG, R) 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 11.05 Icons. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. (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 Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

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

8.30 Gruen. Wil Anderson and a panel of experts analyse the advertising industry and consumerism.

9.05 Austin. (PG, R) Julian goes on a tour with Austin.

9.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.

10.05 Planet America. (Final)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Wreck. (MA15+v, R)

12.45 Parliament Question Time. 1.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 2.35 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (Mls, R) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Concorde: The Race For Supersonic. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 2.

9.20 This Town. (Final, MA15+sv)

The pressures that formed the band threaten to destroy it before it even gets on stage.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Don’t Leave Me. (Malv) Elena recovers in the hospital. 12.55 UFOs. (PGa, R)

3.05 Diversity Theatre Project:Transformation. (PGa, R)

3.45 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Hosted by Lee Mack.

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

9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments captured on camera by members of the public.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Talking Footy. A look at the week’s AFL news.

12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 2. New South Wales v Queensland. 10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of Game 2 of the State of Origin match between New South Wales and Queensland.

11.00 The Big Break. A look at Australia’s Olympic breakers.

12.00 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R) Delilah meets her mother’s vigilante team.

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

2.00 Drive TV. (R) A look at cars and Australia’s landscape.

2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges. 8.40 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv) A glitzy tech launch turns into a disaster, leaving half of the NCIS team trapped underground. 9.40 FBI: International. (Mv) A sweet 16 celebration is cut short after the mother of the birthday girl is found dead near their European estate. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 8.00 MOVIE: When We Were Kings. (1996, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: American History X. (1998, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

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9GO! (82, 93) 6am The Movie Show. 6.15

3.20 My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 5.00 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 7.10 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 9.30 The Outpost. (2019, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

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Thursday, June 27

ABC TV (2)

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.30 Simply Nigella. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Secret Science. (R) 1.30 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. (R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (Final, R) 3.55 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (R) 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 11.05 Icons. (Mav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Conspiracy In The Harem: Ramses III Case. (Mv, R) 3.00 Zelenskyy: The Man Who Took On Putin. (R) 3.35 Such Was Life. (R) 3.45 Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. Part 2 of 5.

8.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R) Stacey Dooley meets five sisters in Lancashire who only found each other as adults.

9.40 The Responder. (Final, MA15+lv) Chris gives in to corruption.

11.55 Talking Heads. (Ma, R) 12.25 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.10 Parliament Question Time. 2.10 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (Ml, R) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Son Of. (MA15+av) 1.00 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R) 2.50 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R) 3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination

Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGa, R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Work. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Underground Worlds. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. (Final) 9.20 Inside The Manson Cult:

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Office Mix-Up. (2020, PGa, R) Kate Mansi, Matthew Lawrence, Joey Lawrence. 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R) 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Mr Mom. (1983, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Bold. (PGa,

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

11.00 Air Crash Investigations: Double Trouble. (PGa, R) A look at Trans-Air Service Flight 671.

12.00 Criminal Confessions: Vanished In The Night. (MA15+alv, R)

1.00 The Goldbergs. (PGls, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. Women’s State Of Origin. Game 3. Queensland v New South Wales.

9.35 NRL Women’s State Of Origin Post-Match. Post-match wrap-up.

9.50 9News Late.

10.20 The Equalizer. (Mv) McCall races to save the team.

11.15 The First 48: Officer Down. (Mal, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Great Australian Detour. (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 Today Early News. 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 Taskmaster Australia. Jenny Tian plays duck, duck, goose. Wil Anderson shows off his love for sketch comedy. 8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) An assault in the street leads Carisi

ACROSS

1 Ribbons (5)

4 Enchanted (9)

9 Sooner (7)

10 Burdensome (7)

11 Illicitly distilled liquor (9)

12 Buffalo (5)

13 US tech company (1,1,1)

14 Body of water to the east of Italy (8,3)

16 A baptism (11)

19 Hint (3)

20 Varnish (5)

22 Broadening (9)

25 Wayne –, head coach of the Dolphins (7)

26 First (7)

27 Substances discharged (9)

28 Opponent (5)

DOWN

1 Load-bearing bar structure (1,4)

2 Actor (9)

3 Hides, pelts (5)

4 Obstacle (7)

5 Aboriginal spear-throwing device (7)

6 Quivering (9)

7 Rings (5)

8 Release (9)

13 Terminal (illness) (9)

14 Yes-men (9)

15 Offering (9)

17 Prefix with 'magnetic' (7)

18 Suggests (7)

21 Egyptian peninsula (5)

23 Din (5)

24 Expression of surprise (5)

letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in “s”.

1 Who won the 2000 AFL Grand Final?

2 Karl Lagerfeld (pictured) famously said ‘One is never overdressed or underdressed with a little,’ what?

3 Which is the world’s largest island nation?

4 What does the French word ‘oiseau’ mean in English?

5 Who wrote the novel The Bell Jar?

6 Which element is represented by the letter W?

7 What is the name of Fantine’s daughter in the musical Les Misérables?

8 And who wrote the novel on which the musical is based?

9 Lime juice, triple sec and tequila are the main ingredients of what cocktail?

10 What is a common cause of scurvy?

No. 190

No. 190

AROUND THE CLUB

EV interest ‘electrifies’

By Margie Maccoll

Thousands wandered up and down Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Junction last Sunday on a spectacular sun-fuelled winter’s morning to view the latest in everything electric from luxury vehicles to electrifying homes and businesses at the annual EV and Electrify Everything Expo.

More than 60 exhibitors showcases EVs and e-bikes to solar panels, household batteries, heat pumps, pool heating and pumps, induction cookers and more, Zero Emissions Noosa chair Anne Kennedy said.

Among the exhibitors was Ian and Carlia Wilson who brought with them their Huonpine hulled 1940s built electric boat. Powered by a Bellmarine 3kw Eco Line 48V electric motor, the vessel can travel a comfortable 4knots/ hr for about seven hours along the river or an hour and a half ‘flat out’.

Tim Arndt travelled from Sydney to promote the benefits of the Australian-made FONZ electric motorbike. Local resident Dan, who has owned one for two years“loves it”. Not only has he adorned its side panels with his own artwork, Dan said it had plenty of pep to scale the hinterland hills, its design attracted lots of attention and it was an easy four-hour charge to fuel.

UQ Racing Formula SAE team, currently the number one electric racing car team in Australia, were proud to promote their studentdesigned and built, 600-watt powered vehicle. Each year various universities build the racing cars as an extracurricular activity and pit them against each other.

Kieran Harvey of Team Arrow told visitors about their solar-powered entry in the Darwin to Adelaide race. Travelling 600km on a single battery the one-person vehicle performed well on solar-powered panels on its 3000km journey, he said.

Many people came to the expo to learn about the latest in EV vehicles and test drive some e-bikes.

Ecotekk’s Stuart Whitney, who has been selling e-bikes in Noosa for the past decade, said people of all ages were looking at e-bikes for a range of health and cost effective reasons.

“We’re getting people referred from doctors for the health benefits, both mental and physical,” he said. “People are transitioning to enjoying cycling without maximum effort. We’re getting families who want bikes to get the kids to school instead of using cars.”

For more information visit zeroemissionsnoosa.com.au

Tewantin Noosa RSL Club: A pillar of the community

By Amanda Payne

At the heart of Tewantin and Noosa lies the Tewantin Noosa RSL, an organisation renowned for its unwavering commitment to the wellbeing and development of the local community.

This organisation plays a crucial role in supporting local groups, schools, and organizations that benefit the community, alongside a steadfast dedication to assisting veterans.

The Tewantin Noosa RSL’s recent initiatives highlight the breadth of its support.

A notable example is their donation to the Yandina 128 Army Cadets, aiding in the purchase of a club trailer. This contribution is not merely a gesture; it is an investment in the future leaders of the community. The Yandina Cadets, like many youth organisations supported by the RSL, provide invaluable training and life skills that will benefit society for years to come.

Beyond their youth-focused efforts, the Tewantin Noosa RSL’s support for veteran service organisations remains a cornerstone of their mission. The Tewantin Noosa RSL Club have confirmed financial support for veteran organisation such as Mates 4 Mates, Soldier On, and Legacy, among others, to ensure veterans receive comprehensive support.

These partnerships facilitate a range of services, from mental health support to physical

rehabilitation, reflecting a holistic approach to veteran care. Closer to home, the Tewantin Noosa Sub-Branch benefits from the Clubs ongoing support which includes providing prem-

ises for the veterans Men’s Shed and meeting space in the CWA Hall for the Vietnam Veterans, and Veterans Yoga.

The Club recognises that these programs

are essential in providing veterans with a sense of comradery, belonging and purpose, aiding in their transition to civilian life and fostering enduring friendships.

The Tewantin Noosa RSL Club is not just an organisation; it is a vital part of the community’s fabric.

Their efforts are directed towards creating a supportive, vibrant, and inclusive community for all. Whether through supporting local cadets, aiding veteran service organisations, or providing a haven for veterans, the RSL continues to make a significant positive impact.

Recently the Club began hosting a Veterans Appreciation Day lunch, with the next event scheduled for Tuesday 16 July. If you are a veteran and are interested in joining other likeminded veterans over a meal and a possible beer or two, please contact the Club to register your interest addressed to Amanda at marketing@noosarsl.com.au.

As the community looks to the future, the Tewantin Noosa RSL Club stands as a beacon of support for both the community and veterans.

They invite everyone to join in their mission, engage with their programs, and help build a stronger, more united community. For further information on how to get involved or support their initiatives, visit the Tewantin Noosa RSL. Together, we can continue to make a difference.

Jim and Craig at the March On for Soldiers fundraiser.

Carlia and Ian Wilson showed off their electric boat.

Pictures: ROB MACCOLL

Visitors were keen to check out electric vehicles on display.

Noosa police acting sergeant Nic Van Der Maat and senior constable Maree Woods give advice on road rules.

No new policy

Is it true that the late, great Spike Milligan wrote the policy for nuclear power proponents – “We haven’t got a plan so nothing can go wrong doesn’t it”? Just asking for new clear details, isn’t it?

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

Focus on play

Watching Thursday, Friday nights NRL games and now looking forward to this afternoon Newcastle Knights v Penrith Panthers I am hoping the commentary during and after the game is not about who is going to be chosen for the Blues next State Of Origin game. It appears some of the players are applying for a position on the NSW Blues team, instead of playing to keep their team in the run for the 2024 Premiership.

Not a good look for their teammates, coach and supporters who with their weekly support assist in paying their excellent income.

During the 2023 State of Origin players received $30,000 per match.

To my thinking their talents and drawing of spectators and TV Viewing was well deserved.

But let’s not forget the penalties caused by injuries inflicted on the players and their home teams. Which in some cases affected that team’s final position in the 2023 Premier League.

I hope those players playing today play for today and their team and spectators and not just for a Blue State Of Origin Shirt (Jersey).

Ernest Wright, Tewantin

Nuclear makes sense

Steve Hall’s (NT 14/6) criticism of Ted O’Brien and the Coalition for the use of nuclear power as part of our energy mix is uninformed.

There are two main types of nuclear technology, large and small.

Type 1 are very large structures. The 360 GW reactor at Calder Hall in the UK which opened in 1956 was the world’s first. The latest in the UK is the 3200 MW Hinkley Point C, construction started in 2017 with first power expected in 2025. Its estimated cost is 46 billion UK Pounds (88 billion Australian dollars).

Type 2 are Small Modular Reactors (SMR’s) with outputs of 300 MW or less. The US military have been using SMR’s for

60 years.

Nuclear power from SMR’s has revolutionised the US Navy. SMR’s are ideal for vessels which need to be at sea for long periods of time particularly submarines and aircraft carriers.

The US Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers are powered by two SMR nuclear reactors. The crew of about 4700 personnel live and work next to the nuclear reactors. The reactors only need to be refuelled once in 50

years.

SMR’s are completely safe. Safety records on board the nuclear US ships show there has not been one radiation accident over a period of more than 50 years.

Australia has the largest deposit of uranium in the world at Olympic Dam in South Australia. Ted O’Brien is correct. Nuclear must be part of our energy mix.

John Turner, Noosa Heads

Salty crew at Boiling Pot

An enthusiastic group of aspiring surfers caught a wave of inspiration with Noosa Salty Sisters at the Boiling Pot Brewing Co last weekend.

The event, celebrating the vibrant surfing community, featured an inspiring talk by guest speakers Peppie Simpson and Kirra Molnar, both local surfing champions and surf instructors with heavy involvement in surf community initiatives.

Peppie said afterwards: “A great group of girls doing some very positive things for women and surfing”.

Spencer’s love for the environment

Thirteen-year-old conservationist, environmental educator and photographer

Spencer Hitchen has spent more than half of his life learning from many local, knowledgeable environmentalists.

Spencer’s thirst for knowledge about the natural world far exceeded the knowledge his parents could provide from books and the internet. They felt great relief when they found Noosa Parks Association’s Friday Environment Forum where members welcomed him with open arms, answering his endless questions about nature.

On 28 June Spencer will lead an intergenerational fun forum for youth and adults where attendees can learn from him and his mentors. Spencer will speak about his conservation journey and chair a panel discussion with young conservationists and his environmental heroes. There will be short interpretive walks about botany, birds, insects and fungi with local experts, workshops and stalls with conservation groups from across the Coast.

Spencer wants everyone to be inspired to Observe, Learn, Protect- their Local Environment. “I think all kids and adults love the environment and want to protect it, they just need a spark, an idea, to get started,” he said.

Meet the Bird Observers in the carpark at 8.30am to learn about the birds of Wallace Park or begin with morning tea at 10am whilst browsing the exhibits at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. Expert presentations for all ages are from 10.30am to 12pm. Entry is by donation by ‘Tap & Go’ on the day. All welcome.

Happy, salty crew.

L to R: Tegan Arnold, Kirra Molnar, Peppie Simpson, Monique Martin.

Spencer Hitchen.

Are you ready for it? The Taylor Swift Tribute Band will present Reputation under the Bendigo Bank Marquee on Noosa’s Main Beach at the upcoming Noosa Alive Festival.

As an all weather event, the show on Sunday 21 July is sure to please the ‘Swifties’ with the ultimate Taylor Swift show.

Also announced for the 2024 Festival is the NOOSA alive! tradition, opera on the beach with Twilight Classics.

It’ll be an evening of gourmet food, fine wine and exceptional music on Noosa Main Beach, under the Bendigo Bank Marquee on Sunday 21 July.

Trio of flute, cello and harp by Carisma ABC classics group, String Quartet by Bridgerton Strings performing music from hit period drama on Netflix Bridgerton and superb vocal artists Tarita Botsman, Natasha Veselinovic and James Shaw perform a combination of Operatic Arias, Art Song, musical theatre and popular contemporary classics.

William McInnes will set the stage on fire at The J Theatre presenting his book Yah, Nah!. An intimate in conversation with McInnes on Monday 22 July. As expected, this event has almost sold out.

Exclusively created for NOOSA alive!, Australia’s master magician Tim Ellis has been wowing audiences around the world including Hollywood’s Magic Castle, Le Double Fond in Paris and New York’s world-famour Monday Night Magic. Suitable to all audiences, this performance will broaden the mindset of what is possible. Tim Ellis is the Guinness Record Holder for The World’s Longest Magic Show at 85 hours non-stop. Don’t miss this mesmerising performance 22 July at The J Theatre.

The Literary Program is growing nicely at the NOOSA alive! and they are proud to present, a Crime Writing Panel bringing together superb authors Michael Robotham, Candice Fox and JP Pomare to The J Theatre on 23 July to kindly discuss their craft and process in pro-

ducing this special genre of novel writing. This is a hot ticket, seats are limited.

Harry Milas invites you get up close and personal with his small workshops teaching slight-of-hand magic tricks. Promising to astound, this event will be an unforgettable jour-

ney into the world of magic. Five mesmerising workshops, Harry has limited places on 23, 24 and 25 July in the Lorrikeet Room at The J Theatre.

A second show of Reputation is being performed at The J Theatre for those wanting a

to immerse themselves in rising talent, Taylor Swift. This experience, dancing allowed of course, can’t be missed and only a few tickets remain, Tuesday 23 July.

Popular Film With Food event, A Taste of Things is a drama film set in 19th Century France with a love story and a passion for preparing food.

This event has sold out and sure to please in the theatrical Majestic Theatre in the Noosa Hinterland, Tuesday 23 July.

The Box Show provides something unique, an eco friendly performance explaining the transformation of discarded items from around the world which can be reused and converted into musical instruments.

Jodi Rodgers comes to the rescue of families who deal with autism and spectrum disorder. A hot topic in early education, Unique is a book where Jodi Rodgers teaches us about difference, connection and belonging.

Selling fast, this morning tea is a popular choice for Mums attending after drop off, Wednesday 24 July at Noosa Springs.

Indulge tasting and sample produce from Noosa hinterland locals at this fabulous feast.

Sensational Seafood is a three-course lunch at Ricky’s River Bar and Restaurant on Thursday 25 July where seafood is the indisputable star of the show. Estampa entertains with world jazz notes, again a fabulous event to attend, finishing at 3pm.

Festival Dates: 19-28 July.

NOOSA alive! also enjoys collaborative events with:

· Sunny Coast Film Collective (Sunny Coast Showdown);

· Noosa Regional Gallery (many events and exhibitions to be announced);

· Noosa Performing Arts;

· Slow Food Noosa (Film With Food). Visit noosaalive.com.au for more information, to purchase tickets.

Get ready for the Noosa Alive Festival events on Noosa Main Beach. Picture: VISIT NOOSA

Wonderland

NoosaRegionalGallerytransformsintoasweet pastel wonderland for the return of Imaginate, Noosa’s biennial children’s exhibition event.

Step into the magical world of Sunshine Daydream, a fantastical world created by Australian artists Pip and Pop.

Discover an enchanted dreamlike place; a land of vibrant plant life swirling in a pastel rainbow.

A place where art and nature collide, igniting the senses to spark the curiosity of visitors young and old alike.

Inspired by the beautiful flora found in Noosa’s Biosphere Reserve, Imaginate: Sunshine Daydream provides an exciting opportunity for visitors to become immersed within a fantastical landscape where imagination and joy rule.

Noosa Regional Gallery’s Education Public Programs officer Brooke Bowtell said, “Australian artist Tanya Schultz and her team create colour-saturated installations from an eclectic array of everyday materials including candy, modelling clay, crystals, and beads.”

“In their excess, these wondrous installations resonate with audiences as joyfully optimistic.”

Under the pseudonym of Pip and Pop, Tanya draws inspiration from fictional geographies and paradise mythologies described in folktales, literature, and cinema.

“For Sunshine Daydream however,” says Brooke, who has curated this year’s third iteration of the popular children’s biennale at the Gallery; “we wanted to reflect upon the beautiful flora found in Noosa’s own Biosphere Reserve and celebrate its incredible uniqueness.”

Pip and Pop’s sensational artworks are internationally renowned, their installations appearing in galleries and museums all over the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Asia, USA, UAE, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, UK, and Mexico.

QUINN, Gloria Francis Jean

Born Charleville Late of Sunshine Beach

We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Gloria on 14/06/2024. Gloria will be remembered for her love of dancing, endless affection for ‘The Sound of Music’, and her unwavering sweet tooth.

Family and friends are invited to join us as we say goodbye on Tuesday June 25 at 10am at Drysdale Funerals 27 Butler St, Tewantin QLD.

Australian artist Tanya Schultz and her team create colour-saturated installations.

With assistance from Friends Noosa Regional Gallery and First 5 Forever, Imaginate: Sunshine Daydream has been made available free of charge to all visitors throughout the winter school holidays.

Noosa Regional Gallery director Michael Brennan said, “It was important to us these school holidays to create an exciting event that’s accessible to all.”

“Parents are always looking for opportunities to entertain and create lasting memories with their children, and we’d like to think that Imaginate certainly meets this brief. It’s the perfect opportunity to spark curiosity and share the joy of possibilities.”

IMAGINATE: SUNSHINE DAYDREAM will run from 15 June to 7 July 2024. Entry to the exhibition and creative-making spaces is free.

Visit: noosaregionalgallery.com.au to book your free entry tickets.

Don’t

miss One Act Play

Now in it’s 47th year, Noosa Arts Theatre is once again set to present their One Act Play Festival.

Every year this competition attracts entries from all over the country and overseas.

From nearly 100 entries this year, a panel of readers select 10 out of which three are judged the finalists.

These are then performed for the first time and a professional judge chooses the best play with second and third prizes.

There is also an audience choice award plus awards for best actor, director and ensemble.

This year they have three excellent new works to perform. They are in no particular order:

The Tiniest of Things – written by Rob Selzer and directed by Liza Park.

Bill Markus is a popular professor in line for the Nobel Prize. But his trip to Stockholm is put in jeopardy when he is called to account for an off-the-cuff, offensive remark. He sees no harm in it but Jess Green, law student and staunch protector of hu-

man rights thinks otherwise! Party Conversations– written by Sheree Anne Veysey and directed by Sue Clapham. At a friend’s engagement party Abbie meets a young woman crying in the bathroom. The conversation that results proves to be more than either of them anticipated. Magpies – written by Michael Olsen and directed by Maria Karambelas.

After Uncle Gio’s funeral, his nieces, Rosa and Carmela descend on his house in search of his secret“sacco”, his hidden stash of cash. Neither of them are in Uncle Gio’s will. Rosa and Carmela drag along their husbands. Colin and Derek. to help them with their search. Will the two sisters find anything?

Last year’s One Act Play festival had a play called The Magpies but this is not the same play, in case anyone was wondering. The season kicks off on 4 July and runs for eight performances until 14 July. Book your tickets at noosaartstheatre.org.au or call the theatre on (07) 9449 9343, Tuesday to Friday between 10am and 2pm.

NOOSAVILLE

2beds,

The Tiniest of Things - Nicole Ennis and Emily Chapman.

Girl at the fall of the wall

By Phil Jarratt

They are as young as she is, those who now scramble up the wall—an activity which just the other day would have seen them shot. Ahead, a crane raises its steel arm and comes crashing down on a section of concrete. The Brandenburg Gate appears ghostlike through the rain beyond the wall, on the east side… A gust of wind threatens the umbrellas of those who hope to hold back the weeping November sky. People coalesce, thousands of raincoats glimmering in the floodlit night … Everyone in the city, East and West, wants to be here, at die Mauer, at this moment. A young man with a pickaxe hacks at the concrete, chipping away. ‘Passt auf!’Watch out!

Thus begins Sunshine Coast academic and author Shelley Davidow’s remarkable new novel, The Girl With The Violin.

This is a work of fiction but the events, the mood of the crowd and the fear Davidow describes are as real to her now as they were that November night in Berlin in 1989, the night the wall came down, because the author was there, a frightened, trembling teenager a long way from home and inadvertently, accidentally, in the front row of history.

Screenshots from some blurry salvaged film shot that night, and now on Davidow’s website, show a pretty girl with rain-tangled hair, masking her fear with a faint, brave smile to camera. The image is enough to bring a tear to the eye of a father of adventurous girls, but it is not nearly as powerful as the author’s description, drawn from a gulf of half a Biblical lifetime, during which time she learnt how to write but not how to forget.

Seeing the fall of the wall through the eyes of her protagonist, Susanna, Davidow deftly draws us into the larger event unfolding around her, while building our interest in who she is and why she is there at the wall.

She writes: “People stack against each other like cards with no air between. She has never been in such a crowd. Her life in Australia has been defined by space and air and light. But now it’s almost too hard to breathe. People crush her from behind, from in front. She tries to suck in air and her ribs don’t expand … Will she die here in front of the Berlin Wall, a twenty-year-old Jewish Australian violin student, trampled to death by a stampeding crowd? It would make some kind of sense.”

We learn a lot about Susanna in these opening chapters, even down to her minor abnormalities, such as a haematoma on her left ring finger, an extra vertebrae (L6) and a strange extra half-rib. But while the author admits she shares all of these, she is quick to point out that Susanna and Shelley are not one and the same.

Davidow says: “How much of Susanna is me? Well, I don’t play the violin and I’m not at all of the same disposition, but I do have those quirky abnormalities she has, and I understand age gap relationships. I draw on personal experience to explore the dynamic and the complexities of the relationship she has with her violin teacher. I really enjoyed writing that because I like impossible love stories that dare to go into the grey areas.”

I am interviewing Shelley Davidow by phone from Melbourne, where she is reading

Girl With The Violin for the talking book edition ahead of its publication next month. Although she has published 50 books, reading one aloud is a first for her. “I’ve learnt a lot,” she laughs, and I redirect her to my probing questions about the book, keenly aware that there is a fine line between exploring what lies between the pages and creating the need for a spoiler alert for readers.

She says: “I think what I also share with Susanna is the deep experience of geographic, emotional, psychological and even spiritual dislocation because I come from a long line of refugees who ran from something at one time or another. I’ve been running for a large part of my life. Susanna runs too but not nearly as much, from Australia to Germany and back to Australia, always running away from and towards something, and each time she loses part of herself. She is also a kind of wish fulfilment for me too, because I really wanted to be a violinist.”

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa in the time of Apartheid, Shelley saw as a schoolgirl the dislocation of people from their society and felt in her bones that this was her heritage too. She says: “It’s a difficult time to talk about my own refugee background because the mainstream media has decided that all Jews are bad guys, but I come from a line of Ashkenazi Jews who spoke Yiddish and originated in the Rhineland north of the Alps. When I went to Germany as an exchange student at 15 I learnt fluent German without an accent in just five months. I speak other languages without that level of fluency, and people often ask if my family is from Germany, which it’s not but I feel that strong hereditary connection.”

But the inciting event for what would become The Girl With The Violin came three years later, when she returned to Germany to

visit her host family. She explains: “This family had rescued me from a bad situation and I went back to thank them. I went to Berlin with their 16-year-old daughter to visit her sister.We heard that the wall was coming down, so we went to see. I held her hand and off we went, and I thought I was going to die. Thoughts ran through my head, like I didn’t plan for this! Maybe I’m going to die on front of the Berlin Wall. There were so many people and there was so much anxiety. The people from the East were desperate to get into the West, and the people from the West were curious to see family members they hadn’t seen since 1961.There was a small gap in the wall and they were pushing through from both sides. I ended up in a crush, and beyond that there were young people climbing up onto the wall.”

The years rolled by and Davidow became a distinguished writer and academic, with some 50 publications to her credit, and lived and worked in many countries, but the experience of 9 November 1989 at the Berlin Wall never dimmed. She says: “I tried to write different versions of the elements of this novel, but all of them went dry. The experience of 1989 kept burning under my skin.”

After moving to Noosa with partner and fellow academic Paul Williams, she became a senior lecturer at University of the Sunshine Coast, and, with bookseller Annie Grossman and now-Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie, she and Williams founded the Sunshine Coast Creative Writing Institute with the catchy tagline of “Write On The Coast”. In what spare time remained she published two acclaimed memoirs and worked up a few sample chapters of her Berlin book. With the publisher’s advance, in 2023 she went back to Berlin for the first time since 1989.

She recalls: “The last time I had stood in

front of the Brandenburg Gate was 35 years earlier. It was such a contrast, a beautiful early summer day, but it felt like no time had passed, that I was standing on the west side in ’89 in the rain and the cold and listening to the desperation of the crowd. This time I was on the opposite side of where the wall had been, in absolute tranquility, with no echoes of the past. But it still felt like a place of shadows and light. There’s so much that is disturbing about what happened there, and so much that is inspiring in terms of the art and the people.

“I couldn’t anticipate what I found when I went back because it transcends the physical. Most of the conversations in the book with East Berliners are based on real conversations I had last year, and what I found was that somehow there was a sense of loss that reunification had caused, that what they had, had been replaced by the consumerism of the West. There’s a narrative about the East that simply doesn’t ring true for them.”

There is a complex, intricate and international love story running through this cracker of a novel, but underlining it is a deep sense of time, place and culture, and how society endures. As Davidow says: “There are levels of meaning to the falling of the wall that you can never appreciate unless you were there, and if you were, they never leave you.”

The Sunshine Coast launch of The Girl with the Violin will feature two amazing women on violin, performing pieces from the novel. There will be a two-course dinner (with wine) and Shelley Davidow will be in conversation with Sally Piper.

Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club, 4 July, 6pm, $90.

To book, call Annie’s Books on Peregian at (07) 5448-2053.

Book cover.

Shelley (right) with partner Paul Williams, bookseller Annie Grossman and Mayor Frank Wilkie at the launch of Write On The Coast.

Young Shelley at the wall.

Picture: SUPPLIED

Shelley Davidow.

Picture: SUPPLIED

Chamber to host seminar

The Noosa Chamber of Commerce presents a seminar on the proposed amendments to the town plan at the Noosa Boathouse on 25 June at 5.30pm.

This is a not to be missed opportunity to get a high level understanding of the implications for you, your family and business if/ when these amendments become embedded in town planning approvals.

Guest speaker Russell Green of RG Strategic will present a high level overview of the implications of the amendments and how such changes may affect your businesses future viability and your commercial property’s future use.

“You don’t really know how the town plan

From singing and bush care to service clubs and art, there are a wide variety of groups in Noosa.

ARTS NATIONAL LECTURE

The Rise and Role of the Modern Sculpture Park’ will be presented by Geoffrey Edwards. As one of the oldest art forms, monumental sculpture has been presented in spectacular outdoor settings since antiquity. The princely estates of Renaissance and Baroque Europe were populated with marble nymphs and classical deities. Major art museums throughout the world feature large scale sculpture in their gardens and courtyards. But the idea of a park or garden conceived expressly for the display of sculpture is essentially a modern phenomenon. This talk is an account of the creation from the mid-twentieth century onwards of public and private sculpture parks in Europe, the US and Japan including more recent and remarkable examples in New Zealand and Australia.

It will be on Saturday 29 June at ArtsNational Noosa Venue, St Mary’s Church, 17 William Street, Tewantin at 4pm start. Bookings preferred: membershipnoosaadfas@gmail.com Visitor fees:$30 including wine and canapes after the lecture.

ORCHID SOCIETY

Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society welcomes visitors and members to its monthly meeting Saturday, 6 July, at 1pm Tinbeerwah Hall. Visitors can attend two meetings for free before joining. (Meetings are held first Saturday of each month Feb-Nov). Learn more about growing orchids and foliage with our friendly club. For more information visit noosaorchidsociety.com.au

GARDEN CLUB

The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club will be held on Monday 8 July at the Anglican Church, 17 William Street, Tewantin at 1.30pm. The Guest Speaker is Danny from Buderim Broms. Plant sales competition table raffles and afternoon tea and friendship. For more information contact Len 0417604889.

QCWA

We invite you to join us on Thursday 27 June from 9-11 am for our popular Hobbies and Crafts Morning. It’s a chance for women to come together, work on their projects or learn new skills. Or just drop in for a cuppa and enjoy the company of like-minded women. You never know you may discover and unleash your hidden talents. $2 donation includes a delicious morning tea. Members and nonmembers are welcome.

Our next Branch Meeting is on Wednesday 26 June from 5-7 pm. Members and non-members are welcome. All meetings are held at the QCWA Hall, 123 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin.

WOMEN’S RSL AUXILIARY

The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 5 July at 10.30am at The Royal Mail Hotel. All friends and visitors welcome, please phone Kay 5447 5042.

SEWING NEWS

The Guilded Lilies Sewing group will meet on Saturday 29th June at the Masonic Hall,

will affect you until you want to expand your business or redirect the use of your property,“ Chamber president Ralph Rogers said. “I encourage every resident business owner and commercial property owner to attend to better understand the potential impact and intent of the amendments.”

Tickets are on-sale via the Noosa Chamber of Commerce website noosachamberofcommerce.com.au

Noosa Chamber of Commerce president Ralph Rogers.

Moorindal St, Tewantin from 9am-3pm. Come along, meet new friends, learn new skills, enjoy the company of like minded people. All handcrafts are welcome. Phone Angela 0408068148.

VIEW CLUB

The Noosaville lunch time VIEW Club is a valued part of The Smith Family dedicated to supporting the education and wellbeing of disadvantaged Australian children. On the 2nd Thursday of each month this warm and welcoming women’s club gathers at a popular venue for our “Friendship Day” lunch and camaraderie. On the 4th Thursday of each month we have our club meeting at the Tewantin RSL at 11:30am with a guest speaker and update on our twelve Learning for Life students followed by lunch. For more information call Wendy Brooks on 0417 267 281.

WOMEN’S SHED

Change in meeting for July. NWS will be celebrating our sixth birthday in July at a members only event. Our next general meeting will be 10 August from 1.30pm at Wallum Lane, Noosa Heads. BYO chair. If it is raining we will be at Noosa Seniors. You are invited to attend our meetings to hear our story. We are a group of like minded women who come together to learn tool skills. Find out more about us at noosawshed.com.au or facebook.com/NoosaWomensShed

NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. Friday 14 June –

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

NOOSA ORCHID SOCIETY

Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society welcomes visitors and members to its monthly meeting Saturday 6 July, at 1pm Tinbeerwah Hall. Visitors can attend two meetings for free before joining. (Meetings are held first Saturday of each month Feb-Nov). Learn more about growing orchids and foliage with our friendly club. For more information visit noosaorchidsociety.com.au

NOOSA STARS ALIVE

Inviting Expressions of Interest from talented young artists eight-18 years of age to audition for Noosa STARS alive 2024. Selected finalists will perform in front of a live audience at Noosa ‘STARS’ alive! FINALS on Sunday 28 July 2024River Stage, Noosa Lions Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville. The finals will be hosted by Damien Anthony Avery-Rossi, and the winner will enjoy a $1000 cash prize. Audition registrations are now open (and will close 31 May). Group number is limited to 10 people.

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.

FROM

BACH TO RACH

Last year we launched a New Circle inviting all Enthusiasts of Classical Music to experience their favourite programs on a Big Screen with

a Fantastic Sound System in a great setting at the Noosa U3A each Wednesday 10am-12pm. Interested? Call Barry on 0478 837 708, who is looking forward to chatting with you or email barry.henze@gmail.com

TEWANTIN NOOSA PROBUS CLUB

Retired or semi retired? Bored? Need to use your leadership skills? Our Probus Club will welcome you. We meet at 10am on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Tewantin RSL. After a delicious morning tea, we have an interesting guest speaker followed by a short meeting and a game of trivia. Most members stay on for lunch. We have lots of weekly activities including Sunday lunches ranging from Pubs to Fine dining. We offer free lessons in Mah-Jong and Rummikub, theatre outings, trips away and lots of other fun activities. Visit probustewantinnoosa.au or phone Christine on 5442 7397.

VOLUNTEER AT THE MUSEUM

Join a vibrant community organisation working to preserve our local heritage. Our displays recreate the times of first-nations people and the pioneer settler lifestyle, early technology and tools, even vintage fire engines. We’re custodians of heritage photos and family histories, we do themed displays, live events, publications and presentations.We need people with a range of passions, including writing and promotion, information management, historical research, mechanical and general maintenance, administration and all-round people skills. Volunteering at the museum is a rewarding experience. For more information, see our website noosamuseum.org

VEGGIE VILLAGE

Veggie Village at Rufous St Peregian Beach is a community garden growing organic fruit, herbs and vegetables. Membership is open to anyone who wants to learn more about gardening, share their knowledge or just make some friends. Veggie Village has individual plots for rent plus communal plots that we look after and share. Contact us on info@veggievillage.org.au or visit veggievillage.org.au

UKULELE LESSONS

New group starting soon. No musical experience necessary. Beginners welcome. Adults only. Phone Cherry on 0410 573 629.

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA

Fabric donations always needed. Boomerang Bags are sewn from recycled fabric with the aim of reducing single use plastic bags and minimising landfill from discarded textiles. Any unwanted fabric, doona covers, sheets, denim, curtains or upholstery fabric can be dropped off at Wallace House (near the Noosa library) on a Monday or Wednesday morning or phone Ned on 0411 784 911.

WAVES OF KINDNESS

Waves of Kindness Care Centre Cooroy meets at the Uniting Church Hall, 51 Maple Steet Cooroy on Tuesdays. Join our ladies’ craft group every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm for morning tea, BYO craft. We are open from 1-3.30pm for welfare appointments. Call 0499 091 352.

ACTIVITY WITH PARKINSONS

The Parkinsons Activity Group, provides activities for Parkinsons sufferers, the activities range

from Boxercise in the Box Office, 25 Project Avenue (0422 485 482) Georgina, Physio-led exercise (0490 444 255) Emily, SpeechTherapy voice and choir (0400 037 901) Edwina. Call Ann for an info pamphlett on 0458 009 601. 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. 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 NoosaTri 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 throughacommunitygardeninarelaxed,social and sustainable environment through growing together“. Our summer gardening hours are Friday 7.30-10am. After harvest which is shared amongst the gardeners, we enjoy a chat over a cuppa. Further details please call Erika 0409 300 007.

Weekly roster for Meals on Wheels

Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels Beginning Monday 24 June 2024

Monday Drivers: Tony, Darryl, Nina, Geoffrey, Rosemary, Joy, Lorraine, Jason, Julie L, Judy and Eileen

Kitchen: Geoff, Renee, John, Janet

Tuesday Drivers: Laguna, Lin, Tania and Friends, Penny, Driver needed for E Run, Parani and Peter, Driver needed for H Run, Simone, Bill and Cecily

Kitchen: Christine, Ann, Glenn

Wednesday Drivers: Christina, Council, Alan and Cynthia, Kevin (End), Everlyn and Mary, Catherine and Trevor, Simone, John and Helen, Driver needed for K Run

Kitchen: Denise, Chris, John, Jerry, Christina

Thursday Drivers: Kyle, Alison, Ray Z, Donna and Julie, Margo and Jim, Kerryn and Stuart, Ian, Julie L, Darryl, Sharon and Mal

Kitchen: Donal, Loz, Sharon, Claire

You can also check the roster on 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 & Kitchen Volunteers.

‘Marathon effort’ to raise money

Triathlete Fiona Livock is completing a 10km ocean swim this month to raise funds to help other Queensland athletes with a disability.

Having amniotic band syndrome, Fiona knows the difficulties athletes with a disability face on a daily basis and how expensive it is to buy equipment.

“I’m looking forward to this new goal I’m challenging myself to with my 10km ocean swim,” Fiona said.

“Training has been going fabulously with my super incredible coach working her magic to make this goal achievable.

“I’m doing this as a challenge for myself, and to help raise money to help other athletes with disabilities because finding the money for things like specialist equipment is never cheap.”

Fiona is donating 100 per cent of money raised on 30 June to Sporting Dreams, a notfor-profit set up by Sunshine Coast Paralympian swimmer and motivational speaker Marayke Jonkers in 2008.

There’s a GoFundMe page, or you can go to the website sportingdreams.org.au to make a tax deductible donation.

Fiona, who was a Sporting Dreams grant recipient in 2022, said it made a huge difference in her life and this was her way of saying ‘thanks’.

“I love a challenge and want to be able to help others,” Fiona said.

Fiona is also inviting other swimmers to join her in the water – for the whole distance, or just 2.5km.

Fiona’s syndrome means her hands and feet are deformed and one leg is shorter than the other which has a significant impact on the difference in strength between both legs.

Regardless, she pushes on. But she said it’s not always easy.

“I have a lot of mental health stuff, including PTSD, depression and anxiety,” she said.

“As a kid I was made fun of and laughed at if

I didn’t get things perfect first go.

“Therefore, I quickly learned to give up.”

Fiona said she never learned to ride a bike as a kid, however now competes in triathlons.

“I only started running in 2014 and worked my way up to my first half marathon in 2016. I sat watching the Mooloolaba Triathlon wishing I could do that but“knowing“ I never could because I couldn’t ride a bike.

“The next year my thinking started to

change. I never thought I could run a marathon, but here I was doing that after five months.

“On Sunday 2 October 2016, I got on a bike and learned to ride for the first time. Less than five years later, I finished my first full Ironman distance in a time that I felt proud of!”

To help Fiona reach her fundraising target, go to GoFundMe Sporting Dreams Charity Ocean Swim Fundraiser or sportingdreams. org.au.

Dolphins reclaim the John Currey Shield

By Dolphins president Jerry Lewis

The Ray White Noosa Dolphins rose above their own ill-discipline, including 6 penalties given away when in possession and a very calm and disciplined Maroochydore side to take Saturdays match and the John Currey Shield in a nail biting 26-23 win.

The Dolphins got away to a flyer with a clinical exit from their own half kick and chase, forcing a penalty and turn over. The quick thinking of prop Pala Mailangi took a quick tap to barge over the Swans line. That was one of the very few positive plays by the Dolphins until the 70th minute though according to assistant coach Geno Costin. ‘There was a litany of mistakes by us and the flow on is the inability to build pressure on the opposition. That Maroochydore side was the complete opposite, managing their game, slowly building scoreboard pressure at 23-11’ Costin opined. ‘Given we won the match, it may seem odd to say, but we must be better if we want to take the ultimate prize at seasons end. We looked flat at time during that game, and you wont aways get away with that.’

The loss of the returning half back Will Christie with an ankle injury late on the second half sent a shockwave through the Dolphins, with Ben Condon already sidelined for the season. Enter 19-year-oldWill Miller in his first A grade appearance, putting in a performance that belied his inexperience. Pinpoint passing and courage in defence impressed the coaching staff with his inclusion in the player points. Joining Miller was the introduction of Josh Munro and Ben Rogers returning from injury, along with Matt Kelly, into the match. The Dolphins lifted with the fresh legs on the field as they faced the two try deficit, with the first coming soon after. With five minutes left on the clock and behind on the scoreboard, the Dolphins finally clicked, with a controlled

march downfield on the back of dynamic runs by Jock Hansson and captain Levi Shaw, in his best performance of the year. Off the back of some good lead up work, lock Billy Tait sowed his strength and determination, carry-

Tigers too slick for Vultures

By Julian Pitts

The Rococo Noosa Tigers hit the bye weekend after a comprehensive 15 goal thumping of a pretty stoic Mt Gravatt in Brisbane last Saturday. As per usual it all started in the middle of the ground where big Maccy Johnston got first use of the ball and fed the scavenging Tiger smalls McNiece, Fitzpatrick and Pettigrove the entire day. Whilst McNiece looked to be the standout on the ground, both Fitzpatrick and Pettigrove complemented their terrific work bagging 3 goals apiece to sit firmly next to him as possible best on grounds.

Ex Brisbane Lions players Daniel Rich and Jono Freeman both bagged 5 a piece and were forever damaging whilst Charlie Bowes and Nathan Horbury again were solid contributors in the victory. A special mention also to 17 year old debutant and life long Noosa Junior Rory McKenzie on debut who showed the poise and class of a season campaigner in his maiden Senior game.

It’s so exciting watching these young Noosa locals come through the ranks and much credit must go to the recently re-signed Noosa Coach Matt Luenberger and his coaching and selection staff. The Tigers are firmly heading in the right direction.

Media Award Votes

5. J.Fitzpatrick

4. B.McNiece

3. M.Pettigrove

2.J.Freeman

1.D.Rich

ing several opposition players as he crossed the line to score, converted by Ross Magnus, taking the Dolphins to an unlikely lead. With two minutes to play, the Ray White Dolphins had to withstand the attacking onslaught of the Swans and it was a Matt Kelly steal at the breakdown that allowed the Dolphins to control the final minute and take the victory.

KB’s Player of the Match went to Levi Shaw with his lock partner Billy Tait taking 2 points and debutant Will Miller 1. The win leaves the Dolphins second on the ladder two points behind University.

The A Grade was not the only heart stropper with the Ray White Reserve Grade side winning with seconds to go in the earlier match 25-24. In a match described by coach Rocco Perugino and the literal Game of Two Halves, the Dolphins executed the match plan in the first half to perfection, ball control, kicking for field position and patience in defence and attack. The plan worked with the Dolphins going to the break with a dominant 18-3 scoreline. ‘Not sure if there was something in the water, but in the second half we did the opposite’ Perugini said. ‘Poor discipline on our part handed 9 penalties to Maroochydore in the first 15 minutes of that second half gifting them a 24-18 lead’. With match seemingly out of reach, the Dolphins were awarded their sole second half penalty and the players dug deep to take advantage. Ball control returned and the Dolphins were able gain field position. With 30 seconds left, lock Goerge Noble picked up the loose ball from the ruck diving over to score and level that match at 23 all. With the full-time siren in the background, captain Reon Fortington steered over the winning conversion. KB’s Player of the Match went to Jake Serex with Matt Kelly 2 points and Josh Munro 1. The win secured top spot on the ladder.

The Dolphins are away at Caloundra this weekend.

Our Senior Women were much better against one of the competition heavyweights Moreton Bay as a stand alone game on Saturday. After a very even and competitive first quarter the Opposition really put down the pedal in the second to snuff out any chance of an upset Noosa victory. Tigers coach Tony ’Tunza’ Brennan saying “our second quarter really did let us down after a good start and after a spray at half time I thought the girls were pretty good. We are just still struggling to transfer the footy cleanly enough for longer periods but the improvement is very noticeable”.

Media Award votes

5.G.Ross

4.R.Mills

3.K.Barker

2.L.Towndrow

1.A.Partridge

A full bye weekend for all the Noosa Tigers this weekend so kick back and enjoy this beautiful winter weather Go Tigers

Paralympian swimmer Marayke Jonkers (left) and Fiona Livock.

A full bye weekend for all the Noosa Tigers this weekend.

Dolphins captain Levi Shaw holds aloft the John Currey Shield presented by Jack Currey.

Dolphins magic moments

Under 6s – This week we headed to Nambour with Noosa Red taking on Grammar and Noosa White up against Matthew Flinders. Both games saw our boys playing at a high level with the ball and without. Domino’s Pizza Player of the Day for Noosa Red went to Brody who was untouchable on his way to the try line on multiple occasions. For Noosa White, it was Ned M for having his strongest game of the season in both attack and defence. Well done boys!

Under 7s – Playing Peregian Saints at Nambour, we got there early to cheer on the U6s. Training this week focussed on positions and spreading out wide, which showed on game day. One of our first in-game lineouts resulted in Hemi receiving the ball in the halfback spot and setting up a strong attack. Alfie had a great catch from the kick-off and Owen came in with a breakaway run stepping his way through the line and scoring a try in the corner. Otis had a good game holding position and offering lots of talk and encouragement for the team. Archer had an impressive kick-off and sealed the game with a try at the end, working hard to convert. Awesome to have Carter and Reiko supporting play also. Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went to Owen and Alfie for being strong pillars in the centre of the field.

Under 8s – Noosa v Maroochydore. The team took a morning road trip to Gympie to take on the Swans. The boys were focused on teamwork from the start. The offloads were Sonny Bill-like, Hugo with an offload, Owen with an offload, Archie with offload, Hudson with a flick pass. The boys just kept on marching forward. Eddie strode out with good runs and Alfie found the space to score. Flynn’s passing was great, clearing the ruck area and opening up space out wide. Captain Koa used his speed and step to carve up and jump through the air for a try in the corner, taking out the Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match. It was exceptional game of teamwork and fun. The Swans were a great bunch with both teams beaming with smiles at full time.

Under 10s – U10s were off to Eumundi this week and began the game with lots of talk and organisation at the kick-offs, followed by some classic breakthroughs and rapid-fire early tries. After a dip in Dolphins focus, Gympie managed to claw back to just about even the score heading into half time. Some firm motivation and reminders from the coaches brought the Phins back into focus, with significant improvement in their defence and even a little added creative flair with a neat little kick-and-chase try. Props to Zachy D and Paddy for showing the spirit of the Dolphins with their sportsmanship and full effort when helping to make up Gympie’s numbers. Congrats to Domino’s Pizza Player of theWeek Fynn for his cooperative play, and this week’s Laserzone awardee, Jack. Under 11s – University made a quick score and took us by surprise. But it didn’t take long for the U11 Dolphins to regroup and send Benny over the line via great play from Eric and Sol, 7-7. Following a strong Uni run and a menacing Zion tackle, Uni scored under the posts and converted it. We hit back quickly again with a wide try to Eric. Thanks to Monty and Taylor’s fine set-up, the ball went through our pack and Benny crossed again on the sideline, making it 19-14. Mason’s impressive line-out break saw him carry five defenders

over the line, with Ben converting for 26-14. Eric and Ben combined effectively and Ben scored yet again, under the posts for his hattrick. But he didn’t stop there – Benny’s next try was extra special, supported by Mason. 40-14. Hudson’s strong run up the middle followed with Tom executing a decisive push over the ball enabled Eric’s solid run to score another try, which he converted himself. Sol showed some great running before Uni’s subsequent efforts culminated in another try on the wing, exploiting gaps in the Dolphins’ defence, Final score - 47-19.

Under 12s – Reds – The U12 Reds travelled up the Bruce to Gympie to play rival neighbours, the Saints in Round 9. Always a tough contest, the boys arrived ready and determined to dominate. Despite a few ball handling errors in the first half, this was a game characterised by fantastic team play, very well executed set moves and breakout runs. The Saints didn’t go down without a fight however, pushing back hard against the Reds blistering attacks with the final score not a true reflection of the gritty contest between the two sides. Disciplined training is really starting to pay off: the boys are demonstrating a much more nuanced understanding of the game as well as great developing teamwork. Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went to Max for blistering footwork and brick-wall tackling. Reds 27 – Saints 7

Whites – Saturday morning in Caloundra to face Maroochydore, Tough and uncompromising, the boys are bound to be sore.

The Whites ambushed with a terrific fast start,

Each player involved and playing his part.

Emerson capitalised scoring a tackle-busting try,

It’s back to back games now he’s grabbed a meat pie.

The onslaught continued when Ollie found Lenny;

He sprinted away rewarded with high fives there were many.

Loose forwards Louie, Connor and Seb were dominating Front rowers Jack, Ollie and Bailey were bruising and intimidating.

The scrummaging was immense winning ball against the feed, Providing plenty of grunt for the scrum to succeed.

Perry schemed down blindsides; Tyler fended with force.

Finn thrust into half back, kept the game plan on course

Domino’s Player of the Match was Louie for his game-winning double; His defence too,reduced the Swans to rubble.

Whites 24 - Swans 12

Under 13s – The U13s played with ticker against Peregian Saints in Gympie. Having really struggled against them in our first match of the season, we showed the improvement we’ve been building each week under superb coaches, Ben and Frankie. This was despite having many players unable to play and nil reserves.Thankfully two awesome U12 Reds, Zac and Xavier, came to our call for much-needed back-up. The gusty pair playing the whole of the second half. Unfortunately this was due to injuries to Sam P and Nate. Our boys excelled in defence. Despite the other’s team’s star number 8 getting more ball than anyone in the game, the Dolphins didn’t let him cross the line once. At about twice the size of most of our boys, it sometimes took four players to hold him back, but that’s what they did time and again. Max took out Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match for the second week in a row thanks to his strong ball running and immense defensive effort, making two tackles in a row multiple times. Eli F, Oscar, Matty and Luke were also excellent defensively. Baden and Sam N made their best tackles yet, both driving their ball runners metres backwards. Well done boys, lots to be proud of.

U7s pillars of strength and players of the match Owen and Alfie.

U12 Reds Max leaving all the Saints behind.

U13s line out in their best clash of the season in Gympie.

U12 Whites’ Jack storming through the Swans defence.

U12 Whites Try.

Talking Sport

Ron Lane

ValHooperandMichelleMoore-LittleAthleticsLifeMemberswere recognisedfortheirwork.

Pickleball has a home

It was in the summer of 1965 on the Island of Bainbridge Washington USA, that three fathers, Joel Prichard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum got together to invent a game that would keep their bored children entertained.

Little did they realize, that across the other side of the world in a beautiful little sleepy fishing village,( a description made by a trendy Melbourne tourist) called Noosa Heads, that in this day and age their invention, which they called Pickleball, would be consolidated and now played by 155 members of the local Noosa Pickleball club: and also, in our country, we would be rated as number 7 amongst the top playing countries in the world. The game is now one of the fastest growing sports.

Now for the third consecutive year it is also the fastest growing sport in the USA. Regarding age groups for players, the largest age group is the 18 to 34 years.The game is definitely on the move.

Now after a long tough struggle, President of the Noosa Pickleball Club, Bob Bleicher said, ‘’Although we don’t own it, we now have a venue where we can play: a venue that we can call home: the Olive Donaldson Pavilion in Tewantin. The Olive Donaldson Pavilion (the Olive) pickleball courts have become very popular with our members and the weekly use of these courts is continuing to grow. Member are using the courts almost every day.

The Management Committee lowered the court hiring fee which stimulated use of the facility and of course, was very popular with members. The club continues the Free Friday Night Social at the Olive, originally organised by Miriam Brace.

Woody Dass and Glenice Ault, ran free Workshops for Trainers to grow a group of club members who can run the newcomers and followers, up sessions. This was a very successful workshop providing both training and takehome workshop, resources that will allow attendees to run newcomers sessions.

Gina Foster secured a Queensland Active Women and Girls Grant ($7,500) that will provide a specialised training program for our female players. This will subsidize coaching by renown coachers such as Gail Aiken. Noosa Leisure Centre (NLC) is an important venue for club play: this includes a very popular Tuesday and Thursday sessions.

The Tuesday round-robin sessions for intermediate and above players, is receiving very popular feedback. Thursday League format is a great opportunity for players of all levels to play competitively and grow their skills. Keith Bing, a long-time club member, runs a popular newcomer and beginner on Sunday at NLC.

Noosaville State School provides another venue of club sessions on Monday nights thanks to the efforts of Miriam Brace and Gina Foster. The Management Committee just run the day-to- day business affairs: but cannot do this without the tireless efforts of a dedicated team of volunteer members.

We have created a President’s Circle Volunteer of the month page on our website that highlights outstanding volunteer service to the club. There are several active volunteers that are doing a wonderful job of making things happen both socially and at our NLC and Olive sessions. Next week we talk to Pickleball regarding Social Events, Player Development and Competitive Play.

workshops, guest presentations and networking with fellow clubs throughout Queensland. Saturday night was the annual awards dinner which each year has a dress up theme. This year being the year of the Paris 2024 Olympics Games, our members embraced the theme, dressing up as French Artists for a memorable night.”

For the Noosa Club, a major highlight came when club Life Member Val Hooper was recognised by Little Athletics Queensland with a Distinguished Merit Award for serving in various capacities for more than twelve years at Club, Regional and State Level. This included eight years serving on the Board of Little Athletics Qld. “This award,” said proud husband and Head Coach Mick Hooper, “had to be kept secret: I don’t know how the Board achieved it but they did. It came as a total surprise.”

The following morning was the AGM which saw Noosa’s latest Little Athletics Life Member Michelle Moore voted back on to the Board of Little Athletics Queensland for another two years’ service. “Our Noosa club is very proud of the achievements of these two incredible women.” Coach Hooper. Once again, we have yet another success story from within the ranks of our Noosa sporting community: it’s good to be able to acknowledge those who work behind the scenes, not just the athletes. Without these people there would be nothing.

Rugby League

they started strong but it was KiaraWoods who stole the show again scoring a double and defending strong at the back. This resulted in a 20 to 16 win for Noosa thus allowing them to leap frog Caloundra on the ladder and keeping their finals hopes alive.

In the reserves Noosa came out firing against Bribie crossing their line twice in the opening minutes with tries to Will Cousens and ChanseWilson. Noosa continued to dominate the first half by controlling the rucks. The return of club legend Terry Carrol, provided stiff defence laying out a few opposition players. Tries to Jai Turner and Glen Jarrett gave us a commanding lead going into half time.

The second half was much the same, turning away the Bribie attack with strong defence. Fullback Ashar Buckman sealed the game with a 90m line break. Then continuing his try scoring ability front rower Jake Bullen, crossed the line again just before the full- time hooter.This great win by the reserves saw them tied in third place on the ladder with a 12 points gap, to head off Maroochydore.

This weekend will see the still undefeated Noosa A grade playing at home against Stanley Rivers. Early games will be Reserves playing Stanley Rivers at 4pm and Women kicking off the day against Maroochydore at 2.30pm. Outriggers

Free Come and Try lessons for newcomers to the sport, organised by Woody Dass, have been offered every fortnight. Follow up sessions, are held to allow newcomers further practice and lessons as beginners. Rod Edwards has offered several free Tournament Readiness sessions, which have been attended to encourage members to enter tournaments.

Little Athletics

Last weekend saw eight of Noosa’s club members, head to Seaworld on the Gold Coast for the annual Little Athletics Queensland Conference. Noosa’s Head Coach and Life Member Mick Hooper was very happy with the results.

Last weekend saw Noosa Pirates A grade team sitting out a bye: however Reserves played Bribie Island, Women’s played Caloundra and third grade played Mary Valley. In the Third Grade they travelled to Kandanga to play the Staggs. Noosa started well holding their own but errors proved costly and ball control was erratic. This resulted in a 26to 12 win for Staggs. Best on field for Pirates was young front rower Joe Dwyer.

Mooloolaba has a slender lead over Noosa with 1610 points to 1591. The Brisbane Club 1338 points, Scarborough are on 1140 and Surfers Paradise 980 points. The last round will be atTalobilla Club in Redcliffe on July 6th and coming at the end of the month is the GC30. Here’s hoping for a great finish for our proud Noosa Outrigger club: a club that has definitely had a good season. NoosaLittleAthleticsmembersenjoyingtheParisdressupthemeattheLAQannualconference.

“It was a great learning experience with

For Noosa women’s it was a must win game against Caloundra and they answered by coming out strong in both attack and defence. Led by hooker Maria Graf and Tigerlily Livingston,

Last weekend was a very busy time for members of the Noosa Outriggers Club as they put in a big day at Chaplin Park with a massive working bee to get the fleet ready for the final races of the year. The season has reached an exciting climax with the last round deciding the champions of 2024.

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Jack takes on Point Panic

I love the idea of bodysurfing, have done since I watched my friend Mark Cunningham kick into a monster set wave at Second Reef Pipeline back in the ‘70s, half twist down the face and go straight into an el-rollo as he planed into the barrel.

Well, memory is a funny thing, and so is technical terminology, but I can assure you that what Cunno did on that huge wave nearly half a century ago defied logic. Mine at least. Of course he was the best bodysurfer in the world at the time, and remained so for decades, honing his technique by swimming out in treacherous seas to save lives at Sunset Beach and Ehukai Beach Park, where he was chief lifeguard.

I had a few cracks over the years, but to be honest, I was useless. Fortunately my enduring friendship with Mark meant that I got to see a few of the best strut their stuff at various breaks in Hawaii and at the Newport Wedge in California. We even introduced a body-surfing event to the Noosa surf festival on a couple of occasions, with Mark flying in to preside, of course, and at its peak Bali’s Deus Nine Foot and Single event had some hilarious womp comps, with Noosa’s Harrison Roach, Matt Cuddihy and Doc Bexon often starring.

All of this is fresh in my mind because I’ve just been watching a bunch of clips from last week’s International Bodysurfing Association World Finals, held at body surf central, Point Panic in Hawaii. A fast-breaking right with sections custom-made for wompers, Point Panic is close enough to shore to give you a good look at the amazing stuff the surfers are pulling off, sometimes difficult to see if you’re watching an offshore reef with the naked eye. The downside is that it runs right into a bunch of rather ominous rocks below a cliff.

No problem for our Jack Lewis, the top Australian qualifier for the Hawaiian Worlds and Australasian team captain, who put in some stellar performances right through the rounds, just missing the final to finish equal fifth. Not bad for an old bloke who just turned 40! Sydney’s Dylan Kelly finished fourth in the final, taken out by France’s Alix Schorsch. Ally Zillman was the highest placed Australian woman, also finishing equal fifth.

Tewantin-based Jack, an all-round waterman who won the ’23 Coolum Wedge event and the world qualifier from ironman Ky Kinsela, saw Ky turn the tables on him this year, but he still had the points on the board to secure his spot at Point Panic. Next year, the World Finals is set for Coolum, where Jack would have to be considered a real chance for the world title.

Smales wails at Indigenous

Meanwhile, a bit closer to home and in much chillier water, Noosa surfing bros Landen and Kaiden Smales made another huge impression at this year’s Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles at Djarrak/Bells Beach, Victoria.

Surfing Australia reports: “Landen Smales (Noosa Heads) made history by dropping two

perfect 10 point rides on his way to claiming victory in both the Mens Longboard and Junior Boys divisions. Landon showcased his exceptional talent, delivering standout performances. In the Open Longboard semi-final, Smales chose the Rincon walls to demonstrate his skills. Utilising the entire length of his board, he walked up and back between the nose and the tail multiple times before executing huge drop knee carves to score a perfect 10 ride. This gave him a convincing win and momentum heading into the final.

“Before competing in the longboard final,

Smales switched to his shortboard for the Junior Boys final. Incorporating his longboard style, Smales flowed seamlessly through the Rincon walls again. Smales then tapped into the innovative side of the shortboard criteria. Taking off on a critical section, he built up speed before launching into a huge lofty air reverse, earning his second 10 of the day and an 18 combined total to secure the win.

“Smales went on to dominate the longboard final against Ben Cole (Yamba), Rhys Collins (Red Hill, Vic), and his brother, Kaiden, who finished a close second.

‘For my first 10 on the longboard, the wave was just perfect and gave me so many opportunities to nose ride and carve my way through,’ Landen said. ‘In the shortboard, that 10 was pretty sick too. The wave also gave me so many opportunities, and I got to tee off some sick snaps and then finish with a big air.’’

The event, held three days, was a vibrant mix of competition and cultural celebration, showcasing the top Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander surfers from across Australia. Well done again, Landen and Kaiden!

Jack Lewis in total control at Point Panic.

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And 10 for 10 from Landen. Picture: SA

Australasian Ospreys captain Jack Lewis. Picture: JESS

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Kaidenclassyhangten. Picture:SA

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Another great event for the Sales boys. Picture: SA

Another howler for Jack. Picture: SUPPLIED

Weather holds strong

The weather held strong this past week, but there was a slight increase in wind and swell towards the weekend, causing some choppy conditions along the beaches for a few days, which thankfully settled for a window of opportunity over the weekend.

The swell is expected to get a little bumpy over the next two weeks, so when venturing offshore or being around the beach and rocks, be sure to pick your optimal time frames.

Offshore the reefs continue to provide an amazingly diverse range of fish with quality snapper and pearl perch being dragged up from the deeper reefs 10-15nm east of the Wide Bay Bar.

Red emperor, tusk fish, job fish, sweetlip, hussar, cod and cobia are all being caught in good numbers and sizes.

Inshore reefs saw numbers of schools and spotted mackerel as well as longtail kicking about.

The mac tuna were still hanging around Inskip Point with queenies also popping by occasionally.

Flathead and whiting can be caught on the flats upstream from Teebar Creek mouth.

Try targeting these guys on the outgoing tide.

Flathead will be sunning themselves in the shallows and are likely to strike a well-presented bait or soft plastic like the Zman Grubz or Powerbait Fantail shrimps.

Natural colours are a win for me but greens are proven more than effective when targeting large lizards.

Trevally have been hanging around the points and moored boats with squid and whiting also around the boats.

Give the micro jigs or really small slugs a go

here and you will clean up on the trev’s as well as entice the whiting.

Again beaches saw a rise in swell and winds at the back end of the week but all the usual suspects were about if you had a long enough stick to point at them. Saturday saw a break in the swell and had bream and whiting schooling in the gutters.

Tailor were around but in smaller numbers than last week, however, most of them and the fisho’s had moved into the rivers.

The rivers have really been on fire and with the full moon on Saturday it may be worth pumping a few yabbies and going for a flick after dark in pursuit of some river monsters.

In the fresh, not too many people are keen on the cold mornings and evenings and I can’t really blame them.

But if you are brave enough to head out to Borumba, the bass are schooling in the deeper pockets so a deeper-diving crankbait seems to be the most effective.

Toga seemed quiet this week but a few nice ones were caught hanging around the surface before winds picked up.

In the Mary, sooty’s and perch took a liking to small soft plastics like grubs and shrimps while the bigger fish wanted something a little bigger and shinier to demolish.

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.

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STAY ACTIVE in Noosa

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

TOUCH FOOTBALL GRAND FINAL

Check out the Noosa Touch Football Grand Final on Saturday 22 June at 31 Butlers St, Tewantin. There will be a licensed bar, Chef Mikey’s Burgers, pork roast spit, coffee van, raffles, some great touch football and a lot of fun.

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 bowls every Tuesday afternoon at 12noon and Saturday morning at 8.30am. There is no need to book, simply turn up. For further information contact Maureen (club president) on 0419 588 661.

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. Tuesdays 8.30am - 10am in Tewantin. Phone Margaret for details on 0425 269 988.

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) Hope to see you there. Singles or couples welcome. Just rock up or phone Andrew 0429 829 328. For more info, please visit andrewsclassdance.com

WALK WITH WISDOM

Join us every Friday morning from 7.30-9am for a revitalising walk along the Noosa River. Designed for active professionals and individuals seeking growth in personal, professional, and mental well-being, our sessions are led by a diverse team of coaches and therapists. Start with brief introductions, then pair up

to exchange insights as you walk. The morning concludes with a 10-minute engaging talk from a member, all while enjoying coffee from O-Boats. For more information, visit our Facebook page: Walk With Wisdom.

SUNNY COASTERS LINEDANCING

We are a warm, welcoming, inclusive, friendly bunch who love to dance. With five classes offered each week together with absolute beginner workshops also starting periodically each term, there is something for everyone. Classes are held in Tewantin and Noosaville and taught by Sue who is a passionate teacher with over 30 years experience. Take an average day, build in some dance and realise the positive and rewarding results from a little music, a few Boot Scoot’n steps and encouraging vibes.Visit sunnycoasterslinedancing.com.au or phone Sue on 0408 337 262.

WALK AND WORKOUT

Mature ladies, if you’re not as fit as you used to be and you want to get back into moving your body in the great outdoors, then this might just be your answer. Accountability and achievability with a healthy active lifestyle plan customised just for you. Vitality, mobility, stability and longevity are a few of the benefits of 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.

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 in-

termediate class from 5-5.45pm. The intermediate class runs from 5-6pm. Contact Helen on 0448 621 788 for more.

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 andWednesdays 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.

spangled emperor caught with Offshore Fishing Charters Noosa.

PROPERTY

BUYERS BASK IN THE WINTER SUN AT AUCTIONS

PROPERTY MATTERS

THE surrounds of nature, the ultra-mellow beach scene as well as significant views of Noosa Heads, and a simply dazzling white-washed six-bedroom, three-bathroom modernist residence had buyers from near and afar entranced during the marketing campaign.

On a sunny auction day, the 1.01ha property at 74 Foxtail Rise, Doonan, listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate’s Tiffany Wilson, drew an interested and excited crowd and was sold under the hammer for $2.8m.

Reminiscent of Greece’s Cyclades Islands, and located at the end of a whisper-quiet cul-de sac, six-minutes from cafe central on the Noosa River, the home featured massive custom timber entry doors, curved wall features, high ceilings and black granite flooring in the immense open-plan living spaces.

On the lower level was a partially selfcontained apartment, while an alfresco terrace, lawn area and sail-shaped pool with white granite surround highlighted the entertainer features.

MIDWEEK AUCTION SUCCESS

Jeanette Catalano and Mario Catalano of Hinternoosa have continued their run of success at mid-week auctions, this time at 28 Overlander Ave, Cooroy, of a Wednesday.

It was the first time for sale in 35 years for the three-bedroom, one-bathroom, fivecar house on 1716sq m.

Lovingly maintained and freshly refurbished, it attracted good enquiry during the campaign. Two registered bidders on auction day saw the property selling under the hammer for $815,000.

The buyers were locals, a young family looking to move off their acreage to something more manageable.

Tablelands

“The speed in the market at the moment, is seeing sellers ensuring they have a property to go to,’’ Jeanette said, “and that is always a balancing act.’’

7 Blueberry, 2 registered bidders, but conditional buyer was grateful it was passed in.

DREAM HOUSE ON ACREAGE

Absolutely divine inside and out - that is how Alisa Wythes at Hinternoosa describes the four-bedroom, two-bathroom, four-car house with pool, sheds, on 2ha at 99 Tablelands Rd, Cooran, she is taking to auction at 10am Friday, 21 June.

“It is meticulous,’’ Alisa said. “A character home ... something to fall in love with.

“It’s almost like a Swiss chalet or Cape Cod look.

“There has been lots of interest … local and international. I have no doubt it will sell at or straight after auction.

“This is the most life I have had on a property in a long time.’’

A meandering concrete driveway, lined with established gardens, leads to the house that is highlighted by timber-crafted ceilings, solid timber floors, and soaring high ceilings.

The open-plan living area features a fireplace and air-conditioning. The kitchen has views and a servery to the expansive

outdoor verandah.

Equipped with soft-close drawers, Miele gas cooking, a dishwasher, and a double Electrolux dual pyrolytic oven, this kitchen combines functionality with style.

An expansive covered veranda serves as the perfect outdoor dining room, adjoined by timber decking that features a cabana, an 8m by 4 m saltwater pool, and customseated outdoor fireplace.

There is a guest retreat with two bedrooms, living and bathroom.

Originally part of a dairy farm, the property is ideal for grazing animals. The three paddocks are secured by reliable electric fences.

There are two 6m by 9m garages, both with remote access, and a twovehicle carport. Bore water is available for animal drinking water and irrigation to two paddocks. The third paddock features a dam, fed by a seasonal creek that runs across the entire rear of the property.

SOUGHT-AFTER LOCATION

It’s a special block and lots of peopleespecially locals - have had their eyes on it for a long time.

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, twocar house on 653sq m at 2 Orient Dve, Sunrise Beach, has been attracting plenty of attention ahead of the auction scheduled for

Friday, 21 June. 410335

12pm on Saturday, 29 June.

Zoe Cooke and Roark Walsh of Tom Offermann Real Estate are taking the twolevel house to the market.

“People have always had their eye on that street or location,’’ Zoe said. “It’s a corner block and the house is in right location for an ocean view.’’

The bright, white classic timber beach house with wrap-around verandahs has north-east aspect and views to the ocean.

It features polished timber floorboards and a fireplace in the living area.

In the east wing are three bedrooms with built-in robes. The main has an ensuite while the family bathroom has a bath.

The space under the house is immense, whether for storage or leisure time activities. At one end is the carport with extra storage space.

MAGICAL OCEAN OUTLOOK

The views are stunning … and uninterrupted. The three-bedroom, twobathroom, two-car beachside townhome 3/18 Peregian Esp, Peregian Beach, has a view from most rooms.

It’s an apartment that is big enough to live in or have as a holiday retreat, Tracy Russell of Tom Offermann Real Estate said.

Tracy is taking the property to auction Saturday, 29 June, at 1pm.

“The three bedrooms are spacious,’’ she said, “and there are high ceilings - even a courtyard on title at the back where you could add a pool.

“Sunrises are a delight. There are views of the whales in the ocean at the moment as they migrate north for winter.

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, four-car house with pool, sheds, on 2ha at 99 Tablelands Rd, Cooran, goes to auction at 10am

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, four-car house with pool, sheds, on 2ha at 99 Tablelands Rd, Cooran, goes to auction at 10am Friday, 21 June. 410335

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, four-car house with pool, sheds, on 2ha at 99 Tablelands Rd, Cooran, goes to auction at 10am Friday, 21 June. 410335

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, four-car house with pool, sheds, on 2ha at 99

Rd, Cooran, goes to auction at 10am Friday, 21 June. 410335

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A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, four-car house with pool, sheds, on 2ha at 99 Tablelands Rd, Cooran, goes to auction at 10am Friday, 21 June. 410335

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house on a 653sq m corner block at 2 Orient Dve, Sunrise Beach, is set for auction Saturday, 29 June, at 12pm. 410335

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car beachside apartment 3/18 Peregian Esp, Peregian Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 29 June, at 1pm. 411975

“This is a quiet neighbourhood yet 900m to the village.

“There has been a very positive response to the campaign - particularly from Brisbane, local, and interstate … especially Victorian.

“Peregian Village is getting better and better all the time. That draws investors as well owner-occupiers with visitors.’’

The townhome is one of five in the complex.

On the upper levels are high-ceilinged, open-plan living and dining spaces, and a full-length and eco-timbered terrace.

The main bedroom is on the north side - with built-in robes and ensuite - and also opens out to the terrace.

The contemporary kitchen comes with crisp off-white Corian benchtops, 2-pac cabinetry, semi-island breakfast bar plus premium appliances.

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house on a 653sq m corner block at 2 Orient Dve, Sunrise Beach, is set for auction Saturday, 29 June, at 12pm. 410335

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car beachside apartment 3/18 Peregian Esp, Peregian Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 29 June, at 1pm. 411975

On the mid-level is a second living roommedia room-home office. This opens onto the wide terrace on the ocean side.

Another bedroom on the sunny eastern side has that ocean outlook and there’s a family-sized bathroom with spa and shower.

The third bedroom with sliders opens to the courtyard.

With two-car garaging and a huge amount of dedicated storage, this property is secure, private and invisible from the street.

AUCTION ACTION

WEDNESDAY, 12 June

Cooroy

· 28 Overlander Ave: 3bed, 1bath, 5car house on 1716sq m, 12pm, Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Mario Catalano 0400 613 879 Hinternoosa. Two registered bidders, sold under the hammer

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house on a 653sq m corner block at 2

Dve, Sunrise Beach, is set for auction Saturday, 29 June, at 12pm.

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car beachside apartment 3/18 Peregian Esp, Peregian Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 29 June, at 1pm. 411975

$815,000

THURSDAY, 13 June

Eumundi

· 7 Blueberry Lane: 5bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, on 5417sq m, Kess Prior 0404 344 399 Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Hinternoosa. Two registered bidders. Passed in and negotiating with conditional interest.

SATURDAY, 15 June

Doonan

· 74 Foxtail Rise: 6bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, on 1.01ha, 12pm, Tiffany Wilson 0468 922 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold at auction $2.8m

FRIDAY, 21 June

Cooran

· 99 Tablelands Rd: 4bed, 2bath, 4car house, pool, sheds, on 2.02ha, 10am, Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370 Hinternoosa

Cooroy

· 23 Wattle St: 4bed, 2bath, 1car house on 1012sq m, 11am, Sheridan Hodgetts 0419 491 448 Hinternoosa

SATURDAY, 22 June

Noosa Heads

· 2/15-17 Attunga Heights: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 10am, Anita Nichols 0434 236 110 Laguna Real Estate Noosaville

· 65 Lake Weyba Dve: 5bed, 5bath, 2car waterside house, 1pm, Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 Erica Newton 0410 603 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate Sunrise Beach

· 2/41 Tingira Cres: 3bed, 2bath, 1car beachside apartment, 12pm, Zoe Cooke 0428 329 291 Tracy Russell 0413 319 879 Tom Offermann Real Estate. ●

Jeanette Catalano of Hinternoosa with buyers and sellers of 28 Overlander Ave, Cooroy. 411975

Orient

410335

2/41 TINgIRACReSCeNT , SUNRISEBEACH

Thissuperband stylishfully renovatedapartment has expansiveCoralSeaviewsandtheperfect north easterlyaspect.Withspaciousentertaining terraces thatwraparound,it’sidealforentertainingall year roundandmakesthemostofthe stunningviews,and it’sonlyfootsteps to thepristinesandsofSunrise Beach.Thisluxuriouslyappointedapartmentis filled withnaturallightandis tastefullyandmeticulously

presented.It’sanideal weekender,lockupholiday homeorperfectdownsizingopportunity. Currently aholidayrental,thepropertyhasincomeproducing potentialand couldbeofferedfurnishedifsodesired.

Auction Saturday22June12pm View Saturday11.30am

Agent ZoeCooke 0428329291 zoe@offermann.com.au

Agent TracyRussell 0413319879 tracy@offermann.com.au

65 LAkeWeYbADRIve , NOOSAVILLE

Poised by LakeWeyba,TheLakehouse, asparklingnew, ultra-luxury residencewithmirrorimageselfcontained guesthouse.Stepinsideandbedrawn by architectural symmetry,openplanlivingspacesandsoaringdouble heightclerestory ceilingsthatburst withnaturallight. Shadow-dance acrossthelimewashedAmericanoak parquet flooring.Anostensiblychicneutralpalette ofwhitesandlighttimberssuchascurvaceous,often

flutedcustom cabinetryand topoftheline fixturesand fittings. Locatedonlya fourminutedrivetoHastings Street,Noosa MainBeach, atwo-minutedriveto Gympie Terraceand a500-metrewalk to theNoosa Farmers’ Market and café centralonWeybaRoad.

Auction Saturday22June1pm view Saturday12.30pm

Agent EricaNewton 0410603519 erica@offermann.com.au

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

2O RIENT D RIVE , SUNRISEBEACH

Do youyearnforthemomentof wakingeachdayto white-capped wavesrollingontothebeach,thefeeling ofsandbetween your toes,surfingtheultimatebreaks, andwalkingthe water’sedgewithkidsanddogs,all beforebreakfast?Do youhavememoriesofarchetypal Aussiesummers whiled awayinholiday houses by the sea,thesoundofsurftunes,smellofsaltyair,thefeel ofsaltytousledhair,kickingoff sandals,beingbarefoot,

andhappyeveryday?Theanswerislovingandliving thedreaminanelevatedbrightwhite classictimber beachhousewithwraparound verandahs,andNEtoSE CoralSeaviews. To capitalloff,OrientDriveisarguably thebeststreetinSunriseBeachandthebeachhouseis amere200mtothesand.

Auction Saturday29June12pm

View Saturday11.00-11.30

A 3 B 2 C 2

Agent ZoeCooke 0428329291 zoe@offermann.com.au

Agent Roark Walsh 0437447804 roark@offermann.com.au

3/18 PER EG IANESP L ANADE , PERERGIA NB EACH

Anenviablelifestyle awaitsthefortunate,when centre stagerightoutfront,arestrikingpanoramasofthe CoralSea,white-capped wavesrollingontoPeregian Beachsand,andthecoastline stretchingbeyond Point Arkwright toMooloolabaand Caloundra.Soeasytoget lostinthemoment.

Adding to theeasy-breezinessofthiscoastalgem, perchedonanescarpmentandin aboutique complex ofonly five,isitsproximitytotoes-in-the-sandplus diverselocalofferingssuchasthelively PeregianBeach Village,onlya shortstrollaway.

Auction

Saturday 29June1pm

View Saturday &Wednesday1.00-1.30

Agent

TracyRussell 0413319879 tracy@offermann.com.au

54 SOLWAYD RI V E, SUNSHINEBEACH

Is yourmaxim to encapsulatetheartofSunshineBeach investingandlivingwith asecond-to-nonelocation surrounded by theNoosaNational Park,a mere tenminutes to whitesandbeachesandsurfbreaks. Thinking rare andabsolute investmentopportunity? Nowdoubleit.It’sallaboutprime realestate,asite larger-than-mostinthenearneighbourhoodabutting theNoosaNational Parkatthe rearwith koalasinthe

eucalypts,localbird lifeon-song,andtwo dwellings nestledinwhat couldonlybeperceivedasan extension ofthe floraandfauna-filledpark,withmeandering pathways.

Anewly renovated70’sbeachhouseandanew Canadian-inspiredmid-centuryA-frame come togetherharmoniouslyacrossthe1099sqm,attractinga generousincomethankstoSTA approvalforthesite

Auction Saturday 6July12pm View Saturday 10.00-10.30

Agent LaurenChen 0412672375 lauren@offermann.com.au

1/5ST EVENS ST REET , SUNSHINEBEACH

Discovertheepitomeofseasidesophistication,with anabundanceofnorth-easterlyviewsfromtheNoosa National Parkheadland sweepingthe CoralSea,and minutesfrom toessinkingintothewhitesand.Loving SunshineBeachdoesn’tget muchbetterthanthis! The strikingbrightwhiteduplexcalled Paperbark, designed by the renownedStephenKidd,iscentered aroundsavvyindoor-outdoorspacesforallseasons

and reasons.Checkoutthesuperhigh ceiling, wallof louvresandbankofdisappearingdoorsmaximizing naturallightwhichseeminglydancesacrossthe travertine flooringandmeldseffortlesslywiththe alfresco nucleusoftheresidence,albeitthewide undercoverterraceadjoiningthelustrouspool.

Auction Saturday6 July1pm

View Saturday12.00-12.30

Agent Roark Walsh 0437447804 roark@offermann.com.au

Agent TiffanyWilson 0468922519 tiffany@offermann.com.au

11 ALLAMBIRISE , NOOSAHEADS

Diamondsareforever,ostensibly floatingabove the trees,with worldclass,unrivalled explosive views alongtheluminescentsandofNoosa MainBeachand azurewaters ofLagunaBay,beforesweepingacross spectacularNoosaNorthShore, ColouredSandsand stretchingtoDoubleIslandPoint.Picture irresistible Little Cove wherethe CoralSeameetsrainforest, albeittheforeververdantNoosaNationalParkwith

its world-classsurfbreaks. Feeltheseabreezeand capturethoseunobstructedviewsfroman expansive rooftopentertainingterraceofBimbadeen,whichis oneofonly tenpropertiesonthecovetedwesternside overlookingLagunaBay

Auction Thursday11July11am

Entryforpre-registeredbiddersonly

Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

Agent Michael McComas 0447263663 michael@offermann.com.au

Thebeachside stripofHastingStreet isknownfor itslaidback coastalvibe,glowwormtreelightsand sophisticatedarray ofsassyboutiques,galleries,cafes, barsand restaurantsalmostonthesand,whileinthe veryheart,aretwo super cooldual keyapartments–yes, adoublefortuityfor ashrewdinvestor.

ThinkLagunaBayandNoosaMainBeachonyour doorstepandfamousNoosaNational Park aboardwalk

stroll away. Turnleft atespresso centralakaAromas, openthesecure gatesoftheSebelNoosaand take the meanderingpathwayfringed bywaterfeaturesand pools, to thequietside.

Forget thelift,bothapartmentsareontheground floor. Bothhave hadidenticalmakeovers andrefurbishments, howeverthereare naturallydifferencesrelated to area andbrands.

Auction Friday12July12pm

View Saturday 2.00-2.30 Wednesday11.00-11.30

Agent AdamOffermann 0475804467 adam@offermann.com.au

139 BLANCKENSE ER OAD, BL AC KM OUN TA IN

Admiredramatichillsidesandvalleyssculptedbynature’sbestverdantofferings, bein awe of astunninglymajesticandsensitivelycrafted centrepieceperched sublimelyonanidyllicknollofBlack MountainEstate. Thesubstantial residencestealsthelimelight,blendsperfectlyintothenatural terrainakin to anationalparkwithwalkingtrails,haspostcardviewsofthe countryside,andisfashionedwithcleverdesignresponses. Frommultiple fireplacesin extensive livingandentertainingspacesindoors andout,topoolwith hydrotherapyspa,luxurystudio,creativelylandscapedgardens, certifiedbaysand storagefacilities,numerouseco featuresincludingoff thegridliving,andmuch more ensuring asafe,secureunrivalledlifestyle5-minutesfromthecentreof Cooroy

A 5 B 4 C 8 D

Auction

Friday12July2pm

View Saturday12.00-12.45

4B ENNETSASHROAD , NOOSAHEADS

Agent CameronUrquhart 0411757570

cameron@offermann.com.au

First impressions count,especiallywiththis contemporary coastal-stylehome featuring anatural-tonedpalette andfunctionaldesignthroughout.Thelayout offersmulti-generationalfamily’sspacetoconnect,entertain,and retreat,allwithin abeautiful structure.Enjoyanenviablelifestylein aprestigiousestatewith alake and recreation/nature parks accessibleviathewalk/cycleway opposite. Thehome’snorth-easterly-facing courtyard,fringedwithPandanusandbright Tibouchinas,provides aserenesettingformorning coffeeor eveningsundowners. Inside,thespaciousopen-planlivinganddiningareasboast high ceilingsand seamlessintegrationwithanall-seasonsalfrescotimber terrace,perfectfor entertaining.Withamplespacefor relaxationandfamilyactivities,thishometruly offersaperfectblendofstyleandfunctionality.

A 4 B 2 C 2

Auction Saturday 13July2pm

View Saturday11.00-11.30

Agent EricaNewton 0410603519

erica@offermann.com.au

HOME FOCUS

CONTEMPORARY ONE LEVEL NOOSA LIFESTYLE

FIRST impressions count, especially when the contemporary coastal-style home offers an enviable family lifestyle in a prestige part of an estate with a Noosa Heads postcode.

Note the streetscape, the winding pathways with bird-attracting sub-tropical shrubs, and the stand-out yet serene location’s strong connection to a section of the Noosa National Park with its plethora of flora and fauna, also a lake and recreational parks, which are easily accessible via a walk and cycle way opposite.

Admire Pandanus and bright Tibouchinas partially fringing the north-easterlyfacing courtyard. Coffee mornings and sundowners spring instantly to mind.

Open the pretty aqua-coloured door in the portico and look along the cool, grey-tiled hallway, but first be enticed by the master suite - it looks out to the front terrace and has a walk-in robe, well-designed storage to suit the fashion conscious, double vanities in the ensuite and a separate toilet.

The residence with its natural toned palette certainly has design functionality throughout. Zones offer a multi generation family the room to connect, entertain and retreat, with the parts wrapped into one lovely structure.

The generous sun-drenched open plan living and dining zones with high ceilings, a northerly orientation and bi-fold doors and roller screens, extend and meld effortlessly with the great outdoors. In this case, it’s an all-seasons covered alfresco timber terrace with spaces for dining and lounging.

The hub of the home, where every facet of entertaining is a breeze, is the L-shaped kitchen with huge island/breakfast bar, stone bench tops, walk-in pantry with window into the garden, plus the latest appliances including a 5-burner gas cooktop.

HOME ESSENTIALS

In the south wing is the media room, every teen’s dream of a retreat, which can be closed off for say study and computer games, plus two double bedrooms with built-in robes, also a family bathroom with oval tub. A fourth queen-size bedroom also has built-in robes.

Outside from the laundry is a low maintenance garden with natives and a vegi patch which extends around to the rear of the property. The double garage has heaps of storage.

“There is lots to love about living here, especially for families,” enthuses Tom Offermann Real Estate agent, Erica Newton, who is taking the property to auction. “A park is at the end of the street, there are cycle and walking tracks around the estate,

along Lake Weyba, through part of the Noosa National Park and it’s less than 5 minute bike ride to the Noosa Farmers’ Market.

“Nearby is a championship golf course and clubhouse, plus those with a serious exercise regime will hot-foot it to the resident’s only private recreational facility. It has two tennis courts, two solar-heated swimming pools, a gym and changing rooms.

“Adding to the cache of a Noosa Heads postcode, is its proximity to numerous schools, Noosa Aquatic Centre, football clubs/fields, Noosa’s Main Beach, the boardwalk to the Noosa National Park and world-famous surfing reserve, Hastings Street’s boutiques and restaurants, Gympie

Terrace plus several shopping centres.” Facts & Features:

· About: built by Plantation Home; 2-car garage with multi storage units; air conditioning & fans; soft grey tiles; bi-folds to alfresco space filled with roller screens; outdoor cooking space & BBQ; ceiling heater

· Kitchen: 2.5m x 1.2m island/breakfast bar; stone-topped benches, 900mm oven, 5-burner gas cooktop, smaller oven + microwave, L-shaped fully-shelved walkin pantry with translucent glass door + window to garden

· Garden: low maintenance, surrounds house, paved courtyard in front, vegetable bed to rear ●

Address: 4 Bennets Ash Road, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am Auction: Sat, 13th July 2:00pm

Contact: Erica Newton 0410 603 519, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

IRRESISTIBLE, AMAZING VIEWS TO SIGH FOR

THE excitement is palpable. Admire sweeping views across Noosa Main Beach, Laguna Bay Coloured Sands and beyond to Double Island Point, waves peeling off First Point, and lustful beach, glistening waters also verdant Noosa National Park on the doorstep. And the cachet of Little Cove, a world class destination, is unequivocal.

The luminosity of the ocean is matched by the interior. A chic breezy overlay, polished marble flooring, high ceilings and a beachy monochromatic aesthetic, create a tranquil environment - a sanctuary of barefoot luxury and exclusivity.

Admire a thoughtful design spelling holidays for all seasons and reasons, with light-saturated generous living spaces and a curved wall of custom timber cabinetry.

Banks of sliders on two sides coalesce naturally from indoors, out to a substantial wide undercover terrace, more a stage of indulgence, thanks to perfect northerly views, and a glistening pool enticing you to plunge into serenity. Enjoy sundowners and barbeques with a side of listening to waves lapping onshore and trilling local birdlife.

The trapezoid-angled kitchen with granite topped cabinetry and outer side underbench custom cabinetry and integrated fridge, has all the whizz-bang appliances to suit every cook, every entertaining occasion.

Curved walls along the hallway lead to a second living/leisure space which has access to an undercover terrace on the east side, also three bedrooms with built-in robes. The premier king with Noosa National Park and Coral Sea views, has main terrace access, and a marble ensuite with double walk-in shower and two-basin granite-topped cabinetry. The additional two bedrooms each have access to an undercover terrace, and the bathroom has a bathtub.

Totally irresistible everything. The only limit, as they say, is the horizon.

Magical Little Cove, pure coastal bliss, day and night, is known globally for its plethora of natural assets such as the 477-hectare Noosa National Park, with its abundance of flora and fauna, walking trails, surf breaks and world recognised Surfing Reserve.

“Let’s also not forget the year-round idyllic sub-tropical climate,” says Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Nic Hunter who has slated the property for auction on Saturday 13 July 2024. “The whole-floor apartment captures everything wonderful

HOME ESSENTIALS

Address: 3/54 Park Road, NOOSA HEADS

from stillness, serenity and absolute privacy to stupendous views and location, which is also first class.

“Turn left on the foreshore boardwalk to Little Cove Beach, & mins away Hastings Street’s sophisticated array of boutiques, art galleries, nationally known restaurants, bars and beachside cafes, as well as Noosa Main Beach. Turn right on the boardwalk and spot a koala on a walk to Alexandra Bay and Sunshine Beach.”

Facts & Features:

· Apartment Area: 195m²

· Pool/Terraces: 2.3mx2.7m/ 5.1mx5.1m nth-facing main

· About: whole floor; lift from garage direct to entry foyer; pale polished marble; high ceilings; blinds/ducted aircon/fans; laundry w Fisher & Paykel washer & dryer; secure garage w storage; living - open plan w mid-blue carpet; curved wall of custom timber cabinetry w TV & storage of technical & sound equipment; banks of sliders on 2 sides out to nth facing undercover main terrace & pool; curved walls along hallway to second living/leisure

Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage

Inspect: Saturday and Wednesday 10-10.30am

Auction: Saturday 13 July 1pm

Contact: Nic Hunter 0421 785 512, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

space w access to undercover easterly terrace; 3-bedrooms w BIRs - premier king w Noosa National Park & Coral Sea views & main terrace access; marble ensuite w dbl walk-in shower & 2-basin granitetopped cabinetry; 2 bedrooms each w access to an undercover terrace; bathroom w bathtub

· Kitchen: trapezoid-angled, granite topped 2-pac cabinetry w outer side under bench custom cabinetry for storage incl inte-

grated Liebherr bar fridge; pantry; Miele Oven & Cooktop; Whirlpool fridge; Blanco micro; rainforest view

· Anse Vata: 3 - only whole floor apartments; secure underground garaging

· Location: 1-min walk to Little Cove Beach; left turn at boardwalk to Hastings Street & Noosa Main Beach 450m; turn right along boardwalk to main entrance of Noosa National Park & world recognised Surfing Reserve ●

OurImpact

MUCH SOUGHT AFTER HASTINGS ST LOCATION

PERFECTLY positioned on cosmopolitan Hastings Street, the Ocean Breeze Resort is the ideal complement to Noosa’s stunning beach setting. With Noosa main beach directly opposite, you can take a swim, enjoy the stunning views, or take a short stroll through the Noosa National Park.

Apartment 20 has a generous floor plan, with great separation between the ensuited bedrooms, and a large open plan living area. Relax on the balcony, or simply enjoy the tastefully renovated apartment. It is surrounded by palm trees and tropical gardens, which will relax you on your Noosa stay.

Right on your doorstep are world class restaurants and cafes, or simply stroll down Hastings Street for some boutique shopping that Noosa is famous for. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS

Address: 20 ‘Ocean Breeze’ 52 Hastings Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: Offers Over $1.75 Million Inspect: By appointment Contact: Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 and Frank Milat 0438 528 148, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH NOOSA

10 The Promontory, Noosa Waters

AUCTION

Thursday 18th July at 12 PM

An architectural design by Trevor Reitsma in a revered cul-de-sac street on the waterfront, indulge in unparalleled fusion of luxurious waterfront living and expansive interiors where every detail has been meticulously curated to elevate the home. This exquisite retreat encapsulates the essence of coastal elegance, offering a harmonious blend of serenity and sophistication.

43 3

INSPECT

Saturday 22nd June at 10:15 AM

Wednesday 26th June at 3 PM

BY NEGOTIATION

Nestled within a quiet cul-de-sac lies this showpiece, a fusion of Japanese serenity and mid-century design, by renowned architects Cox Rayner. Exuding elegance and tranquility this four-bedroom with separate office sanctuary reflects bespoke design and refined living, offering an unparalleled retreat within an exclusive residential enclave, whilst still maintaining that all-important liveability factor.

15 Wild Apple Court, Noosa Heads

From June 2023 to May 2024 we had a total digital reach of 2,674,341 people.* Our marketing campaigns have no borders. And our results speak for themselves. Connecting with every buyer has never been more critical to a successful campaign.

SELLER REVIEW | 4 Challenge Court, Sunshine Beach Every Detail Taken Care Of

I live interstate so it was difficult for me to know how to proceed with a sale in Queensland. Monique was amazing arranging everything, repairs, new carpet, staging, gardeners and solicitors. She was always available to chat if needed. Anything whatsoever that needed to be done, Monique was more than up for the task. The end result was I got a great price and the buyer was also very happy. I would highly recommend Monique to anyone selling their home or for that matter purchasing a property.

4 Challenge Court, Sunshine Beach SOLD for $1,220,000

7/11 Woorookool Place, Noosaville SOLD for $1,100,000 46 Shorehaven Drive, Noosa Waters SOLD for $2,150,000

the QR code to connect with Monique.

*Unique website visitors, Facebook & Instagram reach.

Polo & Property... A Winning Match

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A Luxury Coastal Oasis

• Discover your own private oasis with a secluded pool and outdoor shower

• Enjoy lush landscaping and a leafy backyard with low maintenance native plant species

• Experience the beautifully appointed, generously sized chef’s kitchen, complete with Miele appliances and an expansive butlers pantry

• Appreciate the free-flowing design with seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living areas for effortless entertaining

• Cozy up by the outdoor wooden fireplace & custom built-in BBQ

• Bask in the light filled 2-storey void with

carefully positioned skylights providing ambience to every corner of the home

• Indulge in the primary suite’s luxurious retreat with a polarising ensuite, customised cabinetry, opulent finishes and private balcony

• 3.2m and 6m high ceilings on living level

• Elevated position to capture cool breezes and aspects of azure

• Benefit from the oversized double garage with 3.2m ceiling height that is ideal for storage of recreational craft or vehicles

• Ducted Climate control

• 6.6kw solar system

• Integrated security and Sonos systems.

INSPECT: Saturday, 22nd June 9:00am–9:30am

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

AGENTS & CONTACT: Lucas Jeffries 0405 818 219

SATURDAY

33 SALTWATER AVENUE, NOOSA WATERS

Coveted Location: Exclusive Noosa Waters

Waterfront: 20-metre frontage with long vistas

Award Winning Home: Meticulously transformed

Designer Appliances: Gaggenau appliances, Liebherr fridges

High End Finishes: Patagonian quartz, bespoke Soktas lighting

Smart Home Technology: Control 4 system controls lighting, security, climate and entertainment at the touch of a button

Ambient Lighting: Warm Led feature lighting throughout

Feature Wine Rack: Refrigerated display wine rack

Superior Sound: Surround sound speakers indoors and outdoors

E.O.I CLOSES JULY 6th 12pm-12:30pm INSPECTION TIME 1064m2

Lavish Bedrooms: Four king bedrooms, each with luxurious en-suite bathrooms

Ultimate Climate Control: Ducted air conditioning reverse cycle Daikin

Outdoor Oasis: Private jetty feature lighting, magnesium pool and mini bar

Gourmet Kitchen: Custom cabinetry, integrated appliances with full functioning butlers pantry

8 THE PENINSULA, NOOSA WATERS

Prestigious Street Address: The Peninsula, Noosa Waters

Waterfront: 19-metre frontage, with some of the longest view on offer

Sumptuous Interiors: High ceilings, spacious living spaces.

High-end Custom Elevator: Access upper level with ease

Indoor-Outdoor Living: Stacker doors integrating spaces seamlessly

Architectural Excellence: Warmth, Character and designer finishes.

Gourmet Kitchen: Custom designed kitchen with butlers pantry

Impeccable Finishes: Travertine floors, stone wall features.

Elegant Fireplace: Stunning Sandstone centerpiece

Outdoor Entertaining: Bespoke outdoor kitchen perfect for entertaining guests and family

Gourmet Kitchen: Custom cabinetry, integrated appliances with full functioning butlers pantry

Sophisticated Design: Architectural flair is evident with the thoughtful design and detail in the home

OPENHOMES

BlackMountain

Saturday22ndJune

12.00pm -12.45pm 139BlanckenseeRd 53 10 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0411757570

Boreen Point

Saturday22ndJune

12.00pm -12.30pm45 WoongarStreet 322 PriceGuide$940k -$970kLaguna RealEstate0412043880 Cooroibah

Saturday22ndJune

12.00pm -12.30pm20AAmarooPlace 633 O/O$2,150,000 ConsideredLaguna RealEstate0402699303 Doonan

Saturday22ndJune

10.30am -11.00am273-289Sunrise Road 534 BUYERSGUIDE$2,150,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

1.00pm -1.30pm69PheasantLane 438 BUYERSGUIDE$4,250,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

NoosaHeads

Friday21stJune

3.00pm -3.30pm1/28ViewlandDrive 221 BUYERSGUIDE$998,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

4.00pm -4.30pm1/23CoralTree Avenue 222 BUYERSGUIDE$2,585,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Saturday22ndJune

9.30am -10.00am1/28ViewlandDrive 221 BUYERSGUIDE$998,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

9.30am -10.00am8/47Picture PointTce 321 AUCTION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

9.30am -10.00am2/15-17AttungaHeights 221 AuctionLaguna RealEstate0434236 110

10.00am -10.30am3/54 ParkRd 321 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

10.00am -10.30am 6SUNSETDRIVE 432 FORTHCOMING AUCTIONMcLurePrestige0499270691

10.00am -10.30am20 SarahCourt5 34

$3,599,000 TheMcLureGroup0400084975

11.00am -11.30am 4BennetsAshRd 422 ContactAgentTomOffermann RealEstate0410603519

11.00am -11.30am739/61NoosaSpringsDr 443

11.00am -11.30am1/30AlderlyTce 321

11.00am -11.30am 19 KeyCourt 442

$7,450,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0413889 130

$4,800,000TomOffermann RealEstate0419757770

$13,750,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

11.30am -12.00pm 1ArkanaDrive 432 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

12.00pm -12.30pm522/6 SedgelandDrive1 11 BUYERSGUIDE$900,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158

12.00pm -12.30pm29GrantSt4 32 Auction

12.00pm -12.30pm 124/1EdgarBennettAve 221

12.00pm -12.30pm207/61NoosaSpringsDr 443

12.00pm -12.30pm2224/15LakeviewRise 322

TomOffermann RealEstate0413044241

$990,000TheMcLureGroup0400084975

$3,250,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0413889 130

$2,150,000TomOffermann RealEstate0402903733

12.30pm -1.00pm 15 WildAppleCourt4 22 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

1.30pm -2.00pm1/23CoralTree Avenue 222 BUYERSGUIDE$2,585,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

2.00pm -2.30pm312&313/32HastingsSt 331 Auction

TomOffermann RealEstate0475804467

2.30pm -3.00pm 1Banksia Avenue 533 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Wednesday26thJune

10.00am -10.30am3/54 ParkRd 321 Auction

TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

10.00am -10.30am20 SarahCourt5 34 $3,599,000 TheMcLureGroup0400084975

11.00am -11.30am312&313/32HastingsSt 331 Auction

11.00am -11.30am739/61NoosaSpringsDr 443 $7,450,000

11.00am -11.30am 19 KeyCourt4 42 $13,750,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0475804467

TomOffermann RealEstate0413889 130

TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

12.00pm -12.30pm 124/1EdgarBennettAve 221 $990,000 TheMcLureGroup0400084975

12.00pm -12.30pm2224/15LakeviewRise 322 $2,150,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0402903733 4.00pm -4.30pm8/47Picture PointTce 321 AUCTIONReed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

NoosaSprings

Saturday22ndJune

11.00am -11.30am739/61NoosaSpringsDr 443 $7,450,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0413889 130 12.00pm -12.30pm207/61NoosaSpringsDr 443

Wednesday26thJune

11.00am -11.30am739/61NoosaSpringsDr 443 $7,450,000TomOffermann RealEstate0413889 130

Noosaville

Thursday20thJune

12.00pm -12.30pm 18/239GympieTerrace 221

Friday21stJune

2.00pm -2.30pm2/7GeorgeStreet 221 BUYERSGUIDE$1,750,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Saturday22ndJune

10.00am -10.30am3/152-158Noosa Parade 221 $1,170,000NegotiableLaguna RealEstate0407379893 10.00am -10.30am53/28MunnaCrescent 211 AuctionLaguna RealEstate0412043880 10.00am -10.30am50/187GympieTerrace 221 O/O$805,000ConsLaguna RealEstate0419332973 10.00am -10.30am5/7RussellSt 221 ContactAgent TomOffermann RealEstate0402903733 11.00am -11.30am 18/239GympieTerrace 221 $1,365,000Laguna RealEstate0407379893 11.00am -11.30am4/5BarbadosCrescent 211 O/O$1,200,000Laguna RealEstate0419332973 12.00pm -12.30pm2/299 Weyba Road 211 O/O$730,000Laguna RealEstate0407379893 12.30pm -1.00pm65LakeWeybaDr 552 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0410603519 2.00pm -2.30pm 8WILLIAM STREET 432 EXPRESSIONSOFINTERESTMcLurePrestige0499270691

Wednesday26thJune

10.00am -10.30am5/7RussellSt 221 ContactAgent TomOffermann RealEstate0402903733 10.00am -10.30am53/28MunnaCrescent 211 AuctionLaguna RealEstate0412043880 10.00am -10.30am50/187GympieTerrace 221 O/O$805,000ConsLaguna RealEstate0456 110383 11.00am -11.30am3/152-158Noosa Parade 221 $1,170,000NegotiableLaguna RealEstate0407379893 12.00pm -12.30pm 18/239GympieTerrace 221 $1,365,000Laguna RealEstate0407379893 1.00pm -1.30pm2/299 Weyba Road 211 O/O$730,000Laguna RealEstate0407379893

NoosaWaters

Saturday22ndJune

10.15am -10.45am 10The Promontory4 33 AUCTION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 11.00am -11.30am 102SHOREHAVENDRIVE 422 PRICEGUIDE$1,995,000McLurePrestige0499270691 11.00am -11.30am 18 SeahorsePlace 433 AUCTION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158 11.45am -12.15pm91ShorehavenDrive 432 AUCTION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 12.00pm -12.30pm33 SALTWATER AVENUE 442 EXPRESSIONSOFINTERESTMcLurePrestige0499270691 1.00pm -1.30pm 5BroadreachCourt4 22 OFFER OVERS$2,550,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158 1.00pm -1.30pm 8THEPENINSULA 432 EXPRESSIONSOFINTERESTMcLurePrestige0499270691 1.15pm -1.45pm40TheAnchorage 543 OFFERS OVER$6,300,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

Wednesday26thJune

11.00am -11.30am 18 SeahorsePlace 433 AUCTION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158

PeregianBeach

Saturday22ndJune

10.00am -10.30am53 ParakeetCres 322 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 1.00pm -1.30pm3/18 PeregianEsp 322 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0413319

Wednesday26thJune

SunriseBeach

Saturday22ndJune

SunshineBeach

Saturday22ndJune

10.00am -10.45am2/47ElandaStreet 321 ContactAgentSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

10.00am -10.30am1/18HendersonSt 322 Auction

TomOffermann RealEstate0437447804

10.00am -10.45am 15 McanallyDrive 332 AUCTIONSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

10.00am -10.45am1/5DouglasStreet 211 ContactAgentSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

10.00am -10.30am54 SolwayDrive 32 -Auction

TomOffermann RealEstate0412672375

11.00am -11.45am6/20DouglasStreet 211 AUCTIONSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

12.00pm -12.30pm1/5StevensSt 322 Auction

Wednesday26thJune

OPENHOMES

NoosaHeads

-10.30am2/15-17AttungaHeights

TomOffermann RealEstate0437447804

12.00pm -12.45pm 15 McanallyDrive 332 AUCTIONSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999 Tewantin

Saturday22ndJune

10.00am -10.30am 12 OutlookDrive 434 OffersAround$1,650,000Laguna RealEstate0456 110383

10.00am -10.30am2/48 Poinciana Avenue 211 $590,000Laguna RealEstate0402699303

10.00am -10.30am 3CypressClose 425 O/O$1,575,000 ConsideredLaguna RealEstate0411328488 10.00am -10.30am 17TingaraCourt4 22 BUYERSGUIDE$1,900,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158

11.00am -11.30am 103OutlookDrive 434 O/Around$1,350,000 ConsLaguna RealEstate0412043880 11.00am -11.30am 15TinarooPlace 422 O/O$1,100,000 ConsLaguna RealEstate0411328488

12.00pm -12.30pm 5SydneyStreet 432 AuctionLaguna RealEstate0434236 110 12.30pm -1.00pm58HiltonTerrace 432 BUYERSGUIDE$2,700,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

12.00pm -12.30pm 5SydneyStreet 432 AuctionLaguna RealEstate0434236

AuctionDiary

PeregianBeach

HOME FOCUS

MCANALLY MAGIC: CHARM, LOCATION, VIEWS

LOCATED in one of Sunshine Beach’s most coveted streets, is this charming dual level residence perfectly positioned on its huge leafy north-east facing 908m2 block to maximise elevation, natural light, breezes, and a sweeping never-to-be-builtout ocean view…you can even see the white tips of the waves as they break; absolutely breathtaking.

Across two light-filled levels with a floor plan that could be adapted to facilitate dual living; the home comprises three bedrooms, three bathrooms, large office/fourth bedroom, two living areas, well appointed central kitchen, north facing wraparound balcony, separate laundry, and oversized double lock up garage with storage.

Soaring cathedral ceilings on upper level, timber flooring, electric skylights flooding living area with sunshine, plantation shutters, 2 x mini ducted air-conditioning systems, ceiling fans, direct deck access from main bedroom, stone benches in kitchen, woodburning fireplace, outdoor hot/ cold shower, private freeform pebblecrete pool with sunbathing deck, mini skate ramp,

HOME ESSENTIALS

electronic security gate to property, off-street parking, 2 x 5,000-litre water tanks with pump, and 6.6kw solar power system with 5kw inverter, Intelligent Automation G-switch energy management system – are among the property’s existing notable features.

The residence is framed by lush leafy established tropical and native gardens and backs directly onto bushland reserve, further enhancing and protecting privacy, as well as attracting an abundance of birdlife.

The size of the block does allow the possibility of extension of the existing home or even the building of a second dwelling/

granny flat (stca).

Located on the northern side of Sunshine Beach just a two-minute stroll to direct beach access and four minutes to the dog beach; plus, scenic walking trails to Alexandria Bay, Paradise Cove, Granite Bay and Tea Tree Bay through the Noosa National Park are at the end of the street; and walking distance to the village and surf club – the convenience is exceptional.

If you enjoy a surf, the location is optimal with walking access to the most consistent surf breaks within hundreds of kilometres that not only capture swell but are also protected from the wind; so, make sure you pack the surfboards as well as the sunscreen and beach towels, and look forward to living your very best life in this most enviable of locales.

McAnally Drive was recently listed in the top 10 most expensive streets on the Sunshine Coast; it is one of Sunshine Beach’s most desirable. This is an outstanding opportunity to invest in your slice of this leafy desirable beachside neighbourhood and look forward to not only

Address: 15 McAnally Drive, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Auction: Saturday 13 July at 12:00 pm

the most amazing lifestyle but capital gain among the highest in the nation.

· Dual level, coastal charmer on leafy 908m2 block

· Elevated, north-east facing, stunning ocean views

· One of Sunshine’s most prestigious neighbourhoods

· Just two-minutes’ walk to direct beach access

· 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 separate living areas

· Well appointed central kitchen with stone benches

· Wraparound upper balcony showcasing sea vista

· Private inground pool with sunbathing decking

· Oversized double lock-up garage with storage

· Fully fenced garden with electronic security gate

· Backs directly onto protected bushland reserve

· Walk to beach, national park, village, surf club ●

Inspect: Saturday 22nd June 2024 10-10.45am and Wednesday 26th June 12-12.45pm Contact: Caitlyn McConnell 0417 637 697, SUNSHINE BEACH REAL ESTATE

15MCANALLYDRIVE

SUNSHINEBEACH

A 3 B 3 C 2 E

LocatedinoneofSunshineBeach’smostcovetedstreets,isthis charmingduallevelresidenceperfectlypositionedonitseast facing908m2blocktomaximiseelevation,naturallight,breezes, and asweepingnever-to-be-built-outoceanview.

•Twoseparatelivingareas,office/fourthbedroom

•Privateingroundpoolwithsunbathingdecking

•Backsdirectlyontoprotectedbushlandreserve

•Justtwo-minutes’walktodirectbeachaccess

AUCTION SAT13JULY24 12PMON-SITE INSPECT SAT22JUN 10-10.45AM WED26JUN 12-12.45PM

AGENT

CaitlynMcConnell M:0417637697

PRICE ADJUSTED NOOSA RIVER APARTMENT

LOCATED in the ever popular Colonial Resort, this enormous apartment offers the desirable northerly aspect.

Featuring large rooms and generous living spaces with an easy indoor outdoor flow to the huge sun-filled terrace.

Lovely views over the resort pool, manicured gardens and elevated to draw in the cooling Noosa River breezes.

Offered fully furnished and equipped, with expert on-site management to ensure continuing strong returns for your investment lifestyle property.

Exquisite resort pool and spa, outdoor BBQ facilities, private owner storage, secure gated carparking and gymnasium.

Situated in the heart of the Gympie Terrace restaurant and boutique precinct with exciting Noosa River activities right at your doorstep. Leisurely strolls, stunning sunsets, Noosa River Ferry, pristine river and sandy beaches, the ideal location for holiday pursuits. Only 5 minutes to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach. Tightly held, rarely available prime Noosa River location, make it yours. ●

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Address: 18/239-245 Gympie Terrace, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $1,365,000 Inspect: Saturday 11-11:30am, Wednesday 12-12:30pm

Contact: Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

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NOOSA INVESTMENT

DAVID Brinkley and Paul Forrest from RWC Noosa & Sunshine Coast are pleased to present Suite 2, 168 Noosa Parade, Noosaville to the market for sale.

“If you’re seeking a set and forget investment we recommend you register your interest today,” says David. “The property has a secured lease with long standing tenants Noosa Parade Dental care who have operated in the area for over 20 years.” The current lease runs until December 2028 with a further 5 year option to follow.

Paul said this ground floor strata investment’s location, just 100m* from the picturesque Noosa riverfront, offers excellent exposure to the main road leading into Hastings Street.

“You’d have to think that this is an investment for the future, considering the position of the land and its future development potential in the hub of the Noosaville premium precinct,” said Paul.

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Staff and patients can utilise allocated off-street parking as well as ample street parking directly in front of the building. Multiple windows on each side of the property also natural light to fill the tenancy, making it a very pleasant working environment.

The asset will be auctioned on site at 11:00am on Friday 12 July, 2024.

For further information contact David Brinkley on 0448 594 361 or Paul Forrest on 0408 985 254. ●

Address: Suite 2, 168 Noosa Parade, NOOSAVILLE Inspect: By appointment

Auction: On site at 11:00am on Friday 12 July, 2024

Contact: David Brinkley 0448 594 361 or Paul Forrest 0408 985 254, RAY WHITE COMMERCIAL NOOSA & SUNSHINE COAST

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A FIVE MINUTE WALK TO HASTINGS STREET

RARELY does a property of this quality in such a prime location come to the market in this price range, lifestyle properties like these are tightly held. The unit is in a cul-de-sac with stair access to Noosa’s famous Hastings Street and Main Beach, so grab the beach towels and surf boards, leave the car at home, everything Noosa is famous for is a five minute walk from your doorstep.

If you’re looking for a spacious one level 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit in excellent condition flooded with natural light and airflow, ground level with no stairs, look no further this unit is arguably more spacious than units you will find in holiday resorts and offers privacy and peace and quiet.

The complex is of a solid brick build with suspended concrete slab between the two levels ensuring peace and quiet for all with only six units in the complex and low body corporate fees.

There’s oodles of room in the remote lockable garage for surfboards, paddle boards and all the toys, create your own workshop with the advantage of a power source and still have room for the car.

As soon as you enter the property, it’s lovely and airy and you feel a sense of openness and space. Cook up a storm in the large kitchen for friends and family, create memories in the open plan kitchen, living, dining and balcony areas - room for everyone!

The master bedroom has a lovely treed outlook, includes a great size ensuite offering that all important second bathroom with the second bedroom also being of a generous size, plus there’s a designated laundry.

This property is a rare find, presenting Noosa`s lifestyle at its best. Be quick to inspect. ●

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Address: 2/15-17 Attunga Heights, NOOSA HEADS Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Inspect: Saturday 22 June 9:30am - 10am Auction: On Site Saturday 22 June at 10am Contact: Anita Nichols 0434 236 110, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

enviableLocationInriversideresort 50/187 GympIeTerrace,NooSaVILLe

2 A 2 B 1 C D

•Entry levelpricedapartment inthepopular“IslanderNoosa”

•2 bedroom townhouse,large windowsforlight andairflow

•Spacious,open plan,lovelybalconyoverlookingthe tenniscourt

•The attachedlockupgaragewithinternalaccessis avaluableasset

•Tropicalpools, tenniscourt,games room,outdoorkitchen

•Location,location!Central to cafes, restaurants, boutiques

•Noosa Ferrytakes youtoHastingsStreetand Noosa’sMainBeach

•Withhomeoccupierorinvestor options,theapartment willsell!

ForSaLe OffersAbove $780,000 VIeW Sat& Wed 10-10:30am

anne powell 0419332973

2/299 Weybaroad, NooSaVILLe

2 A 1 B 1 C D

LeighVercoe 0456110383

•GorgeousHamtonstyle renovation,sleekkitchenfresh bathroom

•North facing sunnyterrace,rearcourtyard,private andquiet

•Holiday letapproved,owneroccupy or permanentlyrent

•Stunningpools,tropical gardens, expertmanagement available

•Walktoeverythingexciting aboutthe Gympie Terraceprecinct

•Noosa Ferry, bus at door,easystrolltoshops,boutique andrestaurants

•Only100metres to thepristine NoosaRiver,5 minutes to HastingsSt

•Thisone ticksalltheboxes,bequick to make it yours

ForSaLe O/O$730,000Considered VIeW

Sat12-12:30pm Wed1-1:30pm

melaniebutcher 0407379893

mel@lagunarealestate.com.au

4 A 3 B 2 C D

•CasaD’Acqua-Luxeresidence stepstoNoosaRiver

•2 mastersuites,one onthelowerlevel, bothensuited

•2 masters, 2queen bedrooms, 3bathrooms, powder room

•2 living areas,open plankitchen, stackerdoors, expansivedeck

•Something forevery generationintheoutdoorarea pluspool

•Remotetofront gate,doublegarage,outdoor blinds,fans, heaters

•2 minutes to Gympie Terrace&5minutes to HastingsSt

•A lifestyleaspiredto, but rarelyachieved,call now!

AUCTION

OnSite Sat13July10am vIEW Sat& Wed 12-12:30pm

AnitaNichols 0434236110

anita@lagunarealestate.com.au

2 A 1 B 1 C D AUCTIONSAT 13 JULY -UNLESSSOLDPRIOR RenovatedLuxury RiversideLifestyle

•Fully renovatedapartment closetothe NoosaRiver

•Light filledluxury, fullyfurnished, air-conditioned,firstfloor

•Openplanliving, dining,kitchen zonesopentofront balcony

•Bothbedroomsopentoa rear balcony

•Lushtropicalgardensettingplus asparklingheatedpoolandspa

•Capture stunning riverand oceanviews fromtherooftop terrace

•Ideal forholiday letting or afantasticliveinlifestyle

•Apartmentsinthisareasellquickly-contact Rogertoday!

AUCTION

OnSite Sat13July11am vIEW Sat& Wed 10-10:30am

RogerOmdahl 0412043880

roger@lagunarealestate.com.au