The Deputy Premier last week revoked the State Facilitated Development (SFD) at the intersection of Poinciana Avenue and Sidoni Street, Tewantin.
The decision follows significant opposition from locals, who believed the proposed fourstorey, 40 unit development’s excessive height, its impact on local character and the resulting congestion would pose challenges for the area.
In addition, locals and council were concerned about the lack of alignment with provi-
sions in the Noosa planning scheme.
Deputy Premier and State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Minister Jarrod Bleijie, said the views of council and residents shouldn’t be ignored on planning decisions in their community.
“We’ve been working with council to try to resolve some of the issues, but it’s clear that’s not possible with this development,” he said.
“Fast-tracking housing approvals, shouldn’t come at the expense of council and community
buy in and consultation.“
For Tewantin to progress, the development would need to meet the requirements set under council’s planning scheme, including the preferences around heights.
Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie thanked the Deputy Premier for following through on this pre-election commitment to responsible planning by ensuring SFD projects comply with the Noosa Plan.
“In this case, the action has prevented an overheight, over-scale development with insufficient
Final service for stalwart
Don Drysdale and his bagpipes have been a feature of Anzac Day ceremonies since he arrived in Noosa Shire in 1981.
As he retires, the founding member of The Noosa Band reflects on its history:
“The Noosa Band became a registered band in the year 2001,” Don said.
“However, I would like to take you back to 1981 when it all began.
“I had just come up from a farm at Terang in Western Victoria with my wife and young family of three girls
“I had not missed an Anzac Day since I was born as Dad was a returned soldier and attended the Anzac Day march at Terang each year with the Terang Pipe Band. He was the drum major leading the band.
“Dad encouraged me to learn the pipes, which I did and joined him in the band.
“So naturally, when I came to Tewantin I attended the march.
“The Pipe Band that used to lead the Tewantin march could not do it anymore so I found John Arnell playing the side drum on his own, leading the march. I spoke with him after the march and said I played the pipes. The following year the two of us led the march.
“So after that Anzac march in 1982 in Tewantin, two pipers came up to me from the crowd.”
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car parking and no guarantee of any genuinely affordable housing from being imposed upon our community,” Cr Wilkie said.
“We are working to facilitate truly affordable quality housing that respects the Noosa Plan 2020 and aligns with Noosa values.
“This decision clearly shows the government is listening to local communities and aspiring to work with councils as an equal partner, as pledged, to deliver outcomes the community expects.”
Piper Don Drysdale at the Anzac Day dawn service. (Rob Maccoll)
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Tewantin man charged
Detectives have charged a 41-year-old Tewantin man with 15 offences after a fatal crash, shooting, and armed robbery on the Sunshine Coast on Monday 21 April.
Police will allege around 12.10pm, a red Porsche Macan caused a six-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of the Bruce Highway at Palmview.
The driver of the Porsche Macan allegedly lost control of the car and struck the passenger side of a Nissan Micra.
A passenger of the Micra, a 22-year-old Upper Mount Gravatt woman, died later of her injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the Micra, a 22-year-oldStrathpineman,wastakentohospital with minor injuries.
Police will further allege the offender left the Porsche and approached a white SsangYong Rexton, while armed with a firearm.
The driver of the Rexton, a 62-year-old Branyan man, stopped to help people involved in the crash. After an altercation, the offender allegedly shot the Rexton driver in the arm and drove off in the vehicle.
The 62-year-old man was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital where he was treated for his injuries.
Officers found the stolen Rexton crashed on Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough around 12.35pm.
Police will further allege the offender then approached a grey Mazda 3, while armed with a firearm.
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The driver of the Mazda 3, a 16-year-old Newmarket girl, and her parents, ran from the car and were not physically injured.
Officers arrested the man around 12.48pm at the intersection of Steve Irwin Way and Forestry Road, Landsborough without further incident. The firearm was recovered inside the vehicle.
Theoffendersustainedheadandbodyinjuries in the traffic incidents. He was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital where he remains under police guard.
The 41-year-old Tewantin man has been charged with two counts of armed robbery, two counts of possessing dangerous drugs, two counts of unlawful entry of vehicle for committing indictable offence, and one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, dangerous operation of a vehicle adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, going armed as to cause fear, unlawful possession of firearm used to commit indictable offence, possessing tainted property, authority required to possess explosives, driver fail to remain at incident, and driving suspended licence.
He is expected to appear before Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 22 April.
Three crime scenes were declared and processed by Forensic Crash Unit and Scenes of Crime officers. Investigations are continuing with further charges likely.
Police urge any witnesses or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam vision to come forward.
Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge reflected on his memories of the pontiff who he said continued to surprise everyone through his actions which included remoulding the papal ministry in new and liberating ways.
While working at the papal court the Archbishop marvelled at how the Pope from Buenos Aires could break free of its age-old protocols, create more relaxed audiences and choose not to live in the Apostolic Palace. He, the Pope, followed Jesus’ example by giving prominence to the sick and most vulnerable and that gave him a voice that was heard around the world.
Noosa District Catholic Church has invited people to drop by Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Church at 5 Moorindil St, Tewantin during office hours this week to spend a moment in prayer for their beloved Pope Francis and light a candle in his remembrance.
While federal election campaigns paused in respect of the Pope’s passing, early voting began on Monday.
Early voting in the Noosa Shire is available at the Noosa Baptist Church hall, 1 Lake Weyba Dr, Noosaville.
Today is Anzac Day and services will be held across Noosa Shire including Cooroy-Pomona RSL services at Cooroy: dawn service at 4.45am, gunfire breakfast at 6am, march and service from 10am, and Tewantin-Noosa RSL services at Tewantin: dawn service at 5.30am, march and service from 9.25am.
- Margaret Maccoll
Three crime scenes were declared and processed by Forensic Crash Unit and Scenes of Crime officers.
Rowing club moved
By Margie Maccoll
A rowing club of only nine members will be relocated on Seqwater land on the banks of Lake Macdonald for the duration of the dam upgrade.
Noosa Council last week approved the temporary relocation of the Lake Macdonald Rowing Club from its existing location on the northern side of the lake adjoining Collwood Road, to Hoy Road located at the lake’s southern end for up to seven years while planned improvements are undertaken to Lake Macdonald.
On its proposed site the club will have two
containers to provide temporary storage for their boats and equipment, a grassed car park for members and direct access to the lake.
Council staff said though the site was not consistent with the Noosa Plan 2020, given it was zoned Environmental Management and Conservation, they deemed its temporary occupation would have minimal impact on the lake and surrounding area and enable the rowing club to continue its community-based activities.
The facility had been strategically positioned above the designated flood line and set back from the lake frontage to minimise potential impacts.
Detectives continue to search for answers
Detectives are continuing to appeal for information regarding the alleged homicide of 49-yearold Sunshine Coast mother of two, Crystal Beale.
At 5.40am on Saturday 22 February, Crystal’s body was found in the Brisbane River by a member of the public.
Operation Xray Saba was established to piece together not only what happened that night, but Crystal’s life leading up to this tragic incident.
Investigations indicate at 8.30pm on Friday 21 February, Crystal left a family dinner at a Sunnybank restaurant. Crystal travelled with her son and former partner in a car from Sunnybank to an Annerley address, before continuing to travel with her former partner by car to Ryan Street, West End.
Crystal’s last confirmed sighting was by her former partner when she left the car at 9.30pm on Ryan Street, West End.
Subsequent police investigations have found one of Crystal’s sandals in shrubbery on Ryan Street and several personal items at Orleigh Park near the Brisbane River.
Police are continuing to urge anyone who was near the Brisbane River at Orleigh Park or on Ryan Street, West End, late on Friday 21 February, to come forward. Detective Acting Inspector Rod Watts said detectives have reviewed over 1000
hours of CCTV footage and interviewed Crystal’s former partner, friends, and family.
“The piece of the puzzle we are trying to understand is how Crystal got from Ryan Street into the Brisbane River,” Detective Acting Inspector Watts said.
“This incident happened on Friday evening in West End. It is 1km from her last confirmed sighting to where we located her personal belongs at Orleigh Park.
“If Crystal had taken this route on foot, part of her journey should have been captured on CCTV, but we are yet to receive any eyewitness accounts or CCTV footage to confirm this.
“From everything that we have been told, Crystal was a loving mother of two, she was well known in the Sunshine Coast community and there is no reason why this has happened to her.
“We know people, who are not suspects, were in this area that evening, and we continue to ask them to come forward. Even if the information you have seems small, it may be the crucial piece of the puzzle we need to solve what happened to Crystal that night.
“To everyone who has already come forward with information – thank you.”
Two submissions were received by council against the move, raising concerns over “visual impacts, noise, traffic and the potential for antisocial behaviour“.
To address the concerns council imposed conditions that included limitations on hours of operation, limiting the number of people who can use the club, requirements for landscaping and fencing and event restrictions.
At the end of the approval or within 60 days following the completion of the dam work, the club is required to remove all onsite structures and provide planting of disturbed areas. Lake Macdonald. (Seqwater)
Injured pilot airlifted
By Arthur Gorrie
A seriously injured man in his 50s was dragged from the wreckage of his gyrocopter after it crashed near Moon Point campground on the west coast of K’gari on Good Friday (18 April).
The Sunshine Coast-based Lifeflight aeromedical crew airlifted the man to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said the man suffered head, leg, chest and back injuries in the crash.
The Lifeflight chopper was tasked to the west side of the island at 12.43pm.
Relatives of the man erected sun protection for the man as he awaited hhis rescue.
The LifeFlight critical care doctor and a QAS flight paramedic worked with local QAS paramedics to treat the patient for spinal, chest and limb injuries, a Lifeflight spokesperson said.
He was transported in a stable condition, after reportedly being dragged from the burning wreckage of his aircraft.
He also reportedly suffered facial ahd hip injuries.
Whalesong Cruises owner Rebecca Greenshields said on social media the crash occurred about 50m from where her crew was on the island’s western beach.
Hero of the moment was deckhand Mark Davies, from the Karma Dives business, who dragged the man to safety and other Whalesong crew members extinguished the blaze with on-board fire extinguishers.
The man was found, unconscious but breathing, about 5m from the wreckage after he was thrown out of the craft on impact.
He was reportedly conscious and talking when the rescue helicopter arrived.
The Lifeflight rescue helicopter airlifted an injured pilot from G’gari on Good Friday after his gyrocopter crashed near Moon Point on the western coast of K’gari. (Supplied: 473029)
Detective Acting Inspector Rodney Watts appealing for information on the case. (Supplied)
Pipes down for Anzac Don
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Then as the years went by more and more came up to us as there was no official pipe band in Noosa at the time.
The pipers included Ken McGregor, Jim Bennie, Dr Charlie Elliott, Brian Gough, Geoff Farrow, Ian Towers, Preben Nielson and Ian Power.
Then drummers came out of the woodwork including Don Rosie (a Canadian), Don Gutry, (NZ) Heather Ford, Lou Brennan, Helen Farrow, Bruce Dalton (who’s wife worked at the nursing home and said my husband plays base drum), drum major Dave Chalmers and, of course, the original drummer John Arnell.
During this time we were asked to lead the Cooroy RSL march as well, so that is why still today the Tewantin march is 9am and Cooroy 10.30am to give us time to get to Cooroy to play there.
We would get together just a month before Anzac Day and get the pipes and drums going.
All pipers had their own pipes and the Tewantin RSL Sub Branch bought our first drums which were second hand, from Sunshine Coast Pipe Band.
Our first new base drum was donated, brand new by Agnes Banaghan, then owner of the Kin Kin Hotel because we played up there on St Paddies day. She was Irish and proud of it.
We would wear our own kilt, which were all different tartans.
I might say there were some very good pipers and drummers in this group from quite high level bands.
Then, Mike MacDonald came on the scene around 1998, when we were starting to be asked to play at quite a few different functions, including King of the Mountain at Pomona, the Noosa Show and the Noosa nursing home fete.
Mike MacDonald came up to us at the Noosa show and said he had a lot of experience in pipe bands
Charlie Elliott asked Mike if he would become more involved and tutor the band. His experience came from pipe bands as a boy in a school cadet band in England, then in Scotland and then Australia in the Canberra and Sydney areas.
Well, he initially said he had had enough of pipe bands and would help where he could. It was not long before he was treasurer, secretary, president, tutor, pipe major and manager of the band.
He organised a roll of ancient MacDonald tartan from a family woollen mill in Scotland and had 20 kilts made for $250 each.
We learnt lots and lots of new tunes and the original band members would have the biggest repertoire of any band going. Practices were held every Sunday morning at Pomona Show Grounds.
Drum sargent Len Wilkie travelled down from Gympie every week to tutor the drummers.
We have competed in band competitions in Brisbane, McLean and Yandina and have done reasonably well at times.
In 2018 the band went through a big change.
Mike retired at 80 years of age and we now have a new pipe major named Rod Echague and, as they say, you put young blood into an old well established business and it will continue to flourish, so too it is with the Pipe Band.
Members come and go for various reasons but the underlying reason why you belong to a band is the love of the music, the sound you produce and the friendships you form.
We were very fortunate to have Rod Echague take over the role of pipe major and along with a number of very capable pipers who come into the district ensured the band continues to move forward in a positive direction.
Eumundi became a very important venue for us. We started with myself leading a street walk
back home.
By 2018 the band was playing at many events in the Noosa area including Anzac marches at Eumundi 8am, Tewantin 9am, Cooroy 10.30am, Dawn Services at Verierdale, Tewantin and Cooroy, the morning services at Tewantin and Cooroy. We also provided entertainment at the Cooroy RSL after lunch and some social play a little later in the afternoon at Eumundi’s Imperial Hotel.
Other events in 2018 included St Patrick’s Day at two hotels in Noosa and the Imperial Hotel, Eumundi, Boondooma Scots in the Bush Celtic Festival (we are the main Pipe Band for the event in the middle weekend in August where 600 caravans and their owners turn up for the weekend), Christmas in Cooroy Parade, Noosa Waters Canal Flotilla Christmas Lights Parade, the Noosa Gift Athletics Carnival, Festival of the Waters, Noosa Netball march past, Noosa Football championships opening, the local Australia Day ceremony, Cooroy Woodworkers Club, the Commonwealth Games Baton Relay and Pomona Heritage event.
Members of our band were also asked to play for weddings, birthdays and funerals.
2018 members of the band were:
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Drum Major - Bruce Hamilton
By 2024 the band was going stronger than ever.
In 2019 we held a piping night at the Imperial Hotel, Eumundi and invited pipers from all over the coast, even getting some from Brisbane.
Amongst the pipers was Robert Gibb who had emigrated from Dumfries in Scotland, found beautiful Sarah from down Warwick way and settled on the coast, and offered to help Rod with the tutoring and tuning of the pipes
It was not long before Rod realised Robert who was only 30 years of age and an outstanding piper should take over his job.
Rod still plays a big role in the band with Robert’s guidance. The band has learnt lots of interesting sets and the pipes have never sounded better.
We have run a couple of bus trips entertaining people along the way and played at the Woodford folk festival two years in a row before Covid stopped it.
Now we have been invited to Maleny for a festival and continue to play on Anzac Day and St Patrick’s day.
The 2024 band has 12 pipers, four snares, two tenors and one bass.
Current members are:
Pipers - Pipe Major Robert Gibb, Rod Echague, Cameron Ritchie, Barry Laws, Don Drysdale, Jimmy McKinley, Kevin James, John McLanachan, Jeremiah Montgomery, Karl Brown, Barry Baldwin, Gordon Walker.
Drummers - Len Wilkie, Peter Scott, Ivor Moulds, Warren Harris, Gabby Scott, Angie McNab, Aoy Boodee.
The membership is ever changing as you can see by the list with 34 pipers and 34 drummers having played in the band over the years.
We have made life long friends and I wish the Noosa Pipe Band all the best in the future as I sadly step away from being a playing member.
on Anzac Day. Then the whole band did it, and on St Patrick’s Day the Imperial Hotel sent a bus to Noosa to pick us up to play at their pub and take us
Pipers - Rod Echague, Barry Laws, Cameron Ritchie, Kevin James, David Price, Howard Carlsen, Mike MacDonald, John McLanachan, Adam Casey, Karl Brown, Eric Rennex and myself.
- Len Wilkie, Peter Scott, Gabby Scott, Adele Horn, Nan Morrice, Alan Morrice, Melissa Lancaster, Isla Echague and Fiona Echague.
Anzac Day at Tewantin. (Supplied)
Day march. (Supplied)
Piper Don Drysdale. (Supplied)
Legacy beyond the grave
By Tanya Easterby
This year we commemorate the 110th Anniversary of Australian and New Zealand Corps (ANZACs) that mark the first campaign which led to major casualties for Australian and New Zealand forces during the Great War.
In the first engagement of the war on 25 April 1915, a troop of 16,000 men formed part of the allied expedition were landed under fire on the shores of Gallipoli, Turkey.
Those troops that survived the bloody shores of the Dardanelles joined a greater number of troops to serve on the Western Front in Europe from 1916 to 1918. With a further devastating loss of life of some 46,000 Australians killed in action or died from other causes and more than 100,000 were wounded.
Research undertaken of interred veterans and service personnel at Pomona Cemetery last year by volunteer Tanya Easterby has revealed a connection of how the acronym Anzac was endeared at the time by a local Pomona couple expecting their fourth child in 1919.
News of the war ending on the Western Front and other battlefields on the 11 November 1918 was communicated globally and Australian troops were allotted transport back home throughout the following year.
Australian troops did not return to great victory parades at the end of the war. This was partly because their arrival home depended on available shipping, but also because of the influenza epidemic of 1919, which prevented people assembling in large numbers.
On Anzac Day 25 April 1919, parents Harvey Joachim Petersen and wife Annie Christina of Cedar Park, Pomona, welcomed the birth of their daughter, who they named Vera Anzac Petersen.
Vera’s older siblings, James Andrew Theo-
dore Petersen, Harvey Allen Petersen, Doris Caroline Petersen (Hempsall) and Charles Harold Petersen and parents all survived Vera who passed away at the age of three years and eight months on 4 January 1923 and is interred at Pomona Cemetery.
Anzac Day traditionally referred to those who fought in the Great War, now represents all service personnel who serve Australia. A national day to remember, reflect and show gratitude to the many Australians who paid the ultimate sacrifice, those who returned home from overseas with the trauma of combat and loss of comrades, some either wounded, diseased or mentally shocked, and those who served on the home front all answered the call of this nation in its time of need.
Vera’s older brother James Andrew Theodore Petersen who enlisted at Pomona, during World War 2 was allotted as a signaller in the Militia, writing his previous occupation as a dairy farmer.
However, James was soon discharged and blocked from enlisting full time in the armed services to take up the Australian implemented ‘reserve occupation’ of essential industry (agriculture/dairying) to maintain the vital sectors of production on the home front which were critical to support the war effort.
A century later, volunteer Tanya Easterby located Vera Anzac Petersen in an unmarked grave and placed a vase to provide a visual token of remembrance and a space of reflection this year, in honour of Vera’s short life and to her parents who acknowledged the significance of remembering for eternity Anzac Day in their daughter’s namesake.
Tanya Easterby at the unmarked grave of Vera Anzac Petersen at Pomona Cemetery. (Supplied)
War grave for John Andersen
Last year for Remembrance Day, Noosa Today published an article to ask the community to assist with finding descendants of Anzac John Andersen who is interred in an unmarked grave at the Pomona Cemetery.
“Our country defender who embarked from Australia on February 1915, served with the 2nd Light Horse Regiment at Gallipoli, before proceeding to France in September 1916, to be taken on strength with the 31st Battalion AIF.
Private Andersen was wounded in action in the fields of France on three separate occasions, receiving gunshot wounds to the right foot, knee and left thigh.
In his later years, John relocated to Pomona and was residing with his brother Arthur at Mountain Road under the shade of Mount Cooroora, ‘King of the Mountain’ until his passing on 1 August 1969.” (Extract from article)
Last week, we were notified by volunteer researcher Tanya Easterby that the article was found on Google by a member researching their family tree of John’s mother’s side, Emma Agnes Masters who married Ole Hansen Andersen.
The family was initially shocked to discover their lineage included another WW1 serving member, grateful that John had returned to Australia and was living with his brother Arthur in Pomona before his passing.
John’s brother Herbert James Andersen, 28 years old, was taken on strength to 42nd Battalion and sent into the field of France on 7 February 1917 and four days later was killed in action on 11 February 1917. Herbert is placed at Cite Bonjean Cemetery, Armentieres in France.
John’s descendants, are now completing all the necessary paper work to formalise the offer of the Office of Australian War Graves who will commemorate John with a war grave at his unmarked grave at the Pomona Cemetery in recognition of his war service.
Acknowledgement also includes the 31st Battalion AIF Memorial Association that placed a copy of the newspaper article on their Facebook page and for the assistance of further descendant research by Katrina and Cate from the Australian Remembrance Army in Brisbane.
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Anzac John Andersen’s unmarked grave at Pomona Cemetery. (Tanya Easterby)
Our council - one year on
By Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie
It’s been just over a year since this council was sworn in.
Whether it be pushing back against overscale development, changing the planning scheme to enable more available and affordable housing, taking the time to get the Noosaville Foreshore Master Plan right, moving against illegal camping in our public spaces, preparing for a cyclone or tracking down unregistered shortterm accommodation properties, these actions have been driven by one key priority -- Respect for our residents and natural assets.
The challenge has always been to retain this focus amid ever-increasing development and cost of living pressures.
The most significant threat of over-development surfaced last year when the previous state government brought in laws that could see apartment blocks of any height built on any site in Noosa.
This State Facilitated Development (SFD) process bypassed council’s planning laws if the development contained 15 per cent of affordable units.
The definition of affordable under this bill included units under $800,000, not just the council’s planning definition of rent costing no more than 30 per cent of low to moderate wage earners’ household income.
This skyline-changing threat to Noosa’s liveability was averted when we gained a commitment from Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie that all SFD developments must comply with the Noosa Planning Scheme and its amendments.
The goal of Noosa Planning scheme changes and the introduction of Queensland’s first and only Short-Term Letting local law is the reduction in disturbances to neighbourhood amenity.
The promised review into the Short-Term Letting Local Law has revealed that of the 5200 Noosa properties initially estimated to be STAs, 1200 are exempt under the local law as they
were always approved as holiday properties, 3579 have been identified and assessed by the Local Law Team and 2991 are now registered. Some 421 properties thought to be operating as STAs were found not to be, 97 applications were refused, 311 approvals were cancelled by owners (often during compliance action) and 130 remain under assessment.
Of the 78 complaints to the hotline made in the past year, three were not responded to
by managers to in the stipulated 30-minute time frame. Fines of $806 were issued in each case.
Just over 88 per cent of STAs have received no complaints. Three per cent have received more than three. Complaints have fallen from 592 in 2023 to 266 in 2024.
There’s more work to be done in this field and recommendations from the review include more focused action and audits on the problem properties.
The protection of residents’ interests and our environment also lies at the heart of the Destination Management Plan (DMP)
The DMP’s first round of consultation identified traffic congestion, environmental protection, managing visitor numbers and short-term accommodation plus a review of the governance of the destination marketing body Tourism Noosa and its relationship to Noosa Council as key themes.
DMP phase 2 consultation is scheduled to take place shortly and will propose key actions to address these impacts on residents’ lifestyle and environment.
Any Tourism Noosa reform was intended to take place after consultation so that alternate function, form and funding sources could be robustly investigated.
Recently, the renewal for the Tourism Noosa funding deed, by June 30, 2025, has generated feedback on its future. Some want the funding extended for another two years , some want funding reduced and some want the body defunded immediately.
For the record, I can confirm residential ratepayers are not funding Tourism Noosa.
To give Noosa Council more direct control over Tourism Noosa’s strategic focus in 2021 it abolished the Tourism Levy, which had been applied to all commercial properties to fund the organisation.
The Levy was replaced with an increased rate in the dollar for those same commercial properties.
Total rates generated from these commercial properties in the 22/23 rating year was estimated to return $21.54million.
Part of this $21.54M has been used to fund Tourism Noosa and vast majority of it used for general council services and community infrastructure.
Tourism Noosa’s intended focus has been on attracting the interstate and overseas, socalled high-spending, low-impact, (no-car) visitor through advertising and work with travel agents in northern Europe, North America, New Zealand and interstate capitals like Sydney and Melbourne. These travellers spend an estimated $2000 plus per day and tend not to drive, while the day visitor spends at $120.
Latest Tourism Research data shows numbers of domestic overnight, international overnight and day drive visitors to Noosa are lower than in 2019, but their contribution due in part to longer stays and inflation is at an all-time high.
Work on paid visitor parking and other means of addressing the 50-year-old issue of (mainly day tripper-generated) traffic congestion is underway and sits among the actions connected to the DMP.
The council’s prime focus for the 2032 Olympics has been on securing enduring benefits for residents through upgrades to existing sporting facilities like the Aquatic Centre and perhaps a new stadium with multi-use courts for pickleball, basketball, badminton etc.
Housing options are being increased for residents through planning scheme incentives for smaller units, restrictions on STAs in all residential zones, incentives for private industry to provide genuinely affordable housing, reduced charges for secondary dwellings, partnering with a community housing provider to deliver affordable units, changes to community facilities zones to allow tiny homes and working with the State to provide affordable units in Doonella Street, Tewantin.
The work continues. Thanks to everyone for your feedback and your patience.
Noosa’s young football stars shine at Charity Cup
More than 80 local children laced up their boots and took to the field on Thursday 17 April for the grand finale of Fun Football Noosa.
This fantastic grassroots initiative is a free, community-focused football program that’s been energising the region these Easter holidays.
The event culminated in a vibrant Football Carnival at the Noosa District Sports Complex, where 12 teams of boys and girls aged six–14 competed in a knock-out style tournament for the Charity Community Cup, proudly sponsored by Waves of Kindness Noosa.
Fun Football Noosa head coach Rob Vaneveld said, “The carnival went well and was a great day for the children in the community.“
“There were lots of stories and memories being made from children and parents alike.
“We had a tournament of the local children
with 12 teams. The winners were team ‘Nigeria’ comprising of six players.“
Fun Football Noosa has welcomed children of all ages and abilities, with a mission to make sport accessible to everyone — completely free of charge.
The program has been designed and delivered by FA-licensed coaches, providing a fun, inclusive environment where kids can learn new skills, build confidence, and make lasting friendships.
Waves of Kindness Noosa has played a vital role in bringing this vision to life — not only sponsoring the event, but also providing a free sausage sizzle for all participants at the Carnival.
For more information, email funfootballnoosa@gmail.com
The tournament winners were team ‘Nigeria’ comprising of six players. (Supplied)
Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie.
Make, sell it
The Sunshine Coast’s vibrant creative scene takes centre stage at the third biannual Maker’s Market, hosted by Kim Wallace at Kim Wallace Studios on Friday 2 May, from 4-7pm.
The founder of Kim Wallace Ceramics is thrilled to bring together more than 30 talented artisans for an evening of twilight shopping, showcasing jewellers, potters, artists, furniture makers, candle makers, and more.
“The Sunshine Coast is bursting with creative talent,” Kim said.
“Our Maker’s Market, held twice a year, is about connecting the community with local makers, offering unique finds just in time for Mother’s Day.”
Held at Kim Wallace Studios (10 Leo Alley Rd, Noosaville), this year’s event is the biggest yet, featuring Seabourne Distillery cocktails and gins,
delicious food, live music by Nick Rivers, and the recently opened on-site Noosa Coffee Roastery coffee shop serving special drinks and coffee. Families are welcome, with a free clay-craft table for kids to create and take home their own masterpieces.
These resident artists will showcase their work at the Maker’s Market and welcome visitors into their spaces, offering a rare glimpse into their creative process.
“Our rented artist spaces and Maker’s Space workshop are my way of giving back to the creative community that’s supported me,” Kim said. Free entry and street parking make it an accessible evening for all.
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Mates Rates Mowing: ‘Brilliant and reliable’
When Julian and Ben Slavin started their property maintenance journey, it began simply - with a push mower and a shared vision.
As a father-and-son team, their initial goal was to provide reliable and quality lawn care to their local Noosa community.
Little did they anticipate how their humble start would flourish into Mates Rates Mowing and Property Maintenance, a widely respected and cherished business proudly serving property owners across the Sunshine Coast.
The Mates Rates family has grown significantly, comprising over fifteen dedicated professionals.
The team’s size and responsiveness enable them to quickly address smaller gardening and maintenance tasks while also efficiently handling more extensive and challenging projects. Homeowners, renters, and property managers appreciate their flexibility and swift service, reflecting the team’s commitment to excellence.
However, what truly distinguishes Mates Rates is their unwavering dedication to reliability and exceptional quality.
Customer Angela Wright describes the team as simply “brilliant and reliable.” This reputation for dependability is built on punctuality, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine desire to exceed client expectations on every job.
At its heart, Mates Rates remains deeply rooted in strong family values. Their sincere approach to customer service has fostered deep connections within the local community.
Ben is a local boxing legend and together with Julian, during Covid times they volunteered their time and business to help the less fortunate.
As client Jenny Dawn Pulford-Linacre warmly puts it, working with Mates Rates is “like having extended family”.
Testimonials like these highlight the authentic, community-focused ethos that endears Mates Rates to older property owners, who deeply value trust, personal relationships, and consistent quality.
For property care that seamlessly blends professional excellence with heartfelt personal attention, Mates Rates Mowing and Property Maintenance represents more than just a service - it’s truly neighbours helping neighbours.
Julian and Ben Slavin. (Supplied)
Kim Wallace with team members. (Alexandra Rose)
College has new principal
Noosa Christian College is pleased to announce the appointment of Bronwyn Rosendahl as its new principal commencing in Term 2. Bronwyn brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, having most recently served as the primary deputy principal at Darling Downs Adventist College in Toowoomba.
Bronwyn will succeed Jeanette Martin, who has been closely associated with Noosa Christian College since its inception.
Jeanette leaves behind a strong legacy, and Bronwyn’s appointment ensures a smooth and confident transition into the next chapter of leadership for the College.
With a career in education spanning multiple schools across Australia and internationally, Bronwyn is a passionate and faith-driven educator.
She has held key leadership roles, where she has been instrumental in supporting both students and staff and is now excited to embrace the Noosa Community.
“I look forward to bringing my leadership experience and passion for Christ-centred learning to Noosa Christian College,” says Bronwyn.
“I am committed to fostering strong relationships and supporting the holistic development of each student.”
Noosa Christian College warmly welcomes Bronwyn and her family and looks forward to a bright future under her guidance.
NOOSA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
•Meet the teachers • Visit the classrooms • See displays
•Secondary tours - 4pm & 5pm
•Year 7 information session - 5pm
•Junior Secondary information session - 5:30pm
(for Year 7 & 8 students to find out about Years 9 & 10)
•Senior information session - 5:30pm
(for Year 9 & 10 students to find out about Years 11 & 12)
Building Pathways to Success
Vote 1 for Buhse, Greens
I didn’t plan to be a political candidate. As a young wheelchair-dependent woman, I’ve known first-hand about cost-of-living pressures, unaffordable accommodation and poor health services. My profile shot up after appearing on the SBS ‘Insight’ program, and I’ve become a well-known activist in my hometown Gympie. I’m a familiar sight, powering my electric wheelchair to the Gympie Council chambers and community meetings. My advocacy has helped improve the daily lives of numerous fellow citizens, particularly those doing it tough.
My roles have included volunteer/board member of Bravo Disability Support Network, member of the Gympie Regional Council’s Access Advisory Committee, Director of Inclusion and Accessibility at the Gympie Gold Festival and volunteer at the Gympie Pride Festival and the Space Girls Festival.
I became a Greens candidate because they are the only party that realises that today’s challenges require ambitious, targeted action.
Today we face multiple crises – cost-of-living, housing shortages, sky-rocketing energy bills, poor health services and natural disasters (storms,floods,fires)causedbyclimatechange.
The Greens propose bold action to deal with these crises. Predictably, those with vested interests criticise them. Only the Greens are serious enough to: establish a public housing authority to build 610,000 affordable homes in the next decade; cap rents; outlaw price gouging by supermarkets; build a national grid using renewable energy and battery storage; make childcare free; extend bulk-billing and put dental and mental health services into Medicare. The Greens’ ambitious actions will be funded by ending unfair tax concessions for multiple investment properties and making large corporations pay their fair share of taxes.
I’m realistic. I won’t win this election. But every No.1 vote for me will shake up the ALP and Coalition, convincing them that ‘business as usual’ won’t fix today’s multiple crises and that they must match the Greens’ bold policies.
Emma Buhse, Greens candidate for Wide Bay. (Supplied)
Noosa Christian College’s new principal Bronwyn Rosendahl. (Supplied)
Growth comes from retirees
The President of Noosa Chamber of Commerce suggests Noosa is in economic downturn due to its ageing population and lack of workers in the 25-34 years cohort.
It’s true, Noosa has an aged and ageing population. Most of the growth in Noosa’s population in the last decade has been older people retiring here.
41 per cent of Noosa’s adult population over 15 is not in the workforce and while some might derisively refer to the shire as God’s waiting room, our large retiree population brings money from elsewhere into the shire to support local businesses, construction, healthcare and other services. Like tourists, their contribution to the shire’s economy is not generated here, but it is spent here, boosting the shire’s economy. Basically, retirees import money into the shire, arguably more than tourists.
It’s also true that there is a lack of young adults in Noosa’s population.
Affordable housing is an issue everywhere but there are other reasons for the lack of young workers in Noosa, such as the lack of career choice, educational and entertainment opportunities and the necessity of young people heading to cities for education and work. Additionally, the 2021 Census may be skewed due to it taking place in the middle of the Covid pandemic when young people who form the itinerant workforce that serves the hospitality industry, were not around.
Comparing Noosa to its larger SCC neighbour with a much more diverse economy, many more opportunities for young people, and nearly seven times the population as our shire is not helpful. And suggesting building shoebox affordable housing is the answer to worker shortage ignores the fact that finding young workers willing to work in low-paid hospitality and tourism service industries is not a problem confined to Noosa.
Judy Barrass, Noosa Heads
Housing crisis myth
For Noosa Chamber of Commerce President Ralph Rogers to say (Noosa Today 18 April) that we can solve the Noosa workforce crisis by “delivering a housing product for residents that can
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be afforded” somewhat misses the point. The workforce crisis is, of course, related to house prices and rents but the problem won’t be solved by building more houses, even socially affordable ones - whatever that means. The idea that developers are going to build homes, any sort of homes, and then sell them at less than market price or that owners will rent them out for less than the maximum they can get is a bit naïve.
The “housing crisis” is one of the central themes of both main parties in the Federal election - but it is a myth. There is no housing crisis, there are plenty of houses and apartments, even for immigrants. There is an ownership crisis. Too many homes are in the hands of too few people –private owners and corporations.
For far too long the easiest way to increase personal wealth and profits is to invest in property to rent out and to make a capital gain. People and corporations who are already in this market can go on investing in multiple properties indefinitely, pushing up prices and rents on the way and increasing their wealth at the expense of those, mostly younger people, who are not property owners. This process is known as landlordism and it is out of control. It is obviously not a problem for Noosa alone but is exacerbated locally by the socially and culturally disastrous STA situ-
ation, an example in tourist destinations of the consequences of unrestricted residential property ownership. As long as it is possible to finance property purchase through negative gearing, charge unlimited rents and obtain some capital gains tax relief this process will continue.
The solution is not to build more houses but to place restrictions on negative gearing, remove the capital gains tax advantages, cap rents and limit residential property ownership to no more than two properties.
There might be some short-term pain for legacy mortgagee investors but only by taking these measures over time will we avoid the increasing wealth inequality, generational inequality and unwanted social consequences of the present system.
John
Spencer, Noosaville
Renewing our history
A patriotic 90-year-old friend, Creel Price, gifted me a six-volume set of the leather-bound History of Australia for writing his recollections. The other day, the shelf supporting the weighty volumes in my leadlight bookcase collapsed.
Turning the pages, I realised they were a century old, printed in 1925.
As with Creel, what came through was a tremendous sense of pride in Australia as an exceptional country and people united around shared compelling visions.
The prime ministers of the time embraced these authentic beliefs.
Billy Hughes spoke of uniting to create a land fit for heroes in gratitude to the Anzacs and those who followed for their sacrifices for current and future Australians like us.
Stanley Bruce launched nation-building policies under the vision of Australia Unlimited. The pages overflow with optimism for what we could do as a united people.
Today’s cynics may see this as the naivety of our forebears who hadn’t experienced the Great Depression, World War 2, or the threat of nuclear war.
However, what we still have is a bountiful land populated with locally born and other talented people from around the world in a fully functioning democracy.
It would be great if we accept the electoral decision of the Australian people and advance together, harnessing the optimistic spirit of 100 years ago and the pure patriotism of Creel.
Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs
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“He is risen”. Anglican Church Noosa congregation attend a dawn service on Easter Sunday at Noosa Main Beach. (Ian Jobling)
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Royal Gala Apples
Eschallots Bunch
Pork Scotch Fillet Steak
Boned and Rolled Lamb Shoulder Roast
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Kids’ book on C-sections
Sunshine Coast author Alice Ebert released a children’s book during Caesarean Awareness Month (April) to help young children understand the temporary changes they experience when their mother has another baby by C-section.
The mum-of-two said a lack of child-friendly resources to help little ones through these changes inspired her to write Mummy has an Ouchie on her Tummy.
“We prepared our toddler a lot for the impending arrival of his baby brother and talked about how I wouldn’t be able to pick him up as I was having a planned C-section,” Alice said.
“I thought it would be lovely to have a book for him about what to expect, but there were none that I could find. While I was on maternity leave last year with my second baby, I decided to progress
this idea to help other families.”
The book explores common family scenarios where Mummy is unable to do some things in the early days and weeks while recovering from a Csection.
“It can be difficult for young children to understand why their Mummy can’t pick them up for a cuddle, carry them to bed, or go swimming with them after they’ve had a C-section. While there are some things Mummy can’t do for a little while, she still shows her love in many ways,” Alice said.
“The book is designed to help young children understand the changes they’ll experience for a little while, in an age-appropriate way.”
Alice said part of her vision for the book was to ensure it included diversity.
“It was really important to me that different families were represented,” Alice said.
“Any mum, regardless of culture, religion or sexual orientation can have a C-section and so I have included diverse families.
“The hand-painted watercolour illustrations by Cara Ord are simply gorgeous so the book has a lovely message while also being beautiful to look at. It’s perfect for a C-section Mum having her second or subsequent baby.”
The book can be ordered online at aliceebertauthor.com.au
Author
Alice Ebert. (Supplied)
Can’t make it on Election Day?
Line history
As part of the National Trusts Australian Heritage Festival 2025, the Tewantin Heritage and Historical Society is planning to recognise and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Gympie to Tewantin Electric Telegraph line and Telegraph Office.
On a track cut through some very dense bush in early 1875, the 30-plus mile long telegraph line, erected on Bloodwood and Ironbark poles, enabled messages to be sent from Tewantin via Gympie, to Brisbane within minutes, rather than the hours or even days previously required.
What a day it must have been for the “metropolis“, as it was described, when the first message was received in the temporary Telegraph Office set up in Mr Richardson’s Hotel and accommodation house in Sidoni Street, on 6 May 1875.
Only 14 or so years after the first line was erected in the fledgling colony of Queensland, Tewantin had joined the communications revolution.
A proper Telegraph Office and Post Office was constructed later that year in much the same prime position as that enjoyed by the current Tewantin Post Office.
Join the Tewantin Heritage and Historical Society as they celebrate 150 years since that first message was received, at an event to be held on Saturday 3 May including interactive displays featuring old telegraph equipment, including Morse code messaging and hear the ancestor’s stories of descendants of three of Tewantin’s pioneering families.
If you can’t vote on Saturday 3 May, you may be eligible to vote early.
All Australian citizens aged 18 years and over are required by law to vote.
So, if you can’t make it to a polling place on election day, you may be eligible to: · vote early at an early voting centre, or · apply for a postal vote.
If you’re travelling, working or will be outside the electorate where you’re enrolled on election day, you can vote early.
To check early voting options and eligibility, visit aec.gov.au/early
Your vote will help shape Australia.
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Photographic displays will be on show at Parkyn’s Hut Visitor Information Centre and the CWA hall in Poinciana Avenue. For more visit parkynhut.com
Music event
The Sunshine Coast’s music community is gearing up for its biggest night of nights with tickets now on sale for the inaugural Sunshine Coast Music Awards (SCMAs).
This landmark event, to be held at Birtinya live music venue The Station on 1 June, will shine the spotlight on the region’s musicians and reflect the hard work of the industry as a whole, while promoting the Sunshine Coast as a premier destination for touring artists. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said support for our music industry was also incredibly important for developing our night-time economy, a key action in our Regional Economic Development Strategy and crucial for attracting and retaining talent in the region. QMusic artistic director Kris Stewart said he was excited for the Sunshine Coast music community and loved that the awards celebrates not just the artists but the people behind them - punters, recording studios, and visual artists. Guests can expect performances from a diverse mix of local acts, special appearances from music industry legends and rub shoulders with the who’s who of Sunshine Coast music.
All attendees at this year’s Sunshine Coast Music Awards will be in the draw to win two tickets to this year’s Woodford Folk Festival.
The judging of the awards will be undertaken by a diverse range of independent music industry professionals.
Tickets are available at moshtix.com.au
The Guide
Seven, Friday, 8.30pm
Overindulged on sweet treats this Easter? The state of world politics causing you stress? Reinvigorated for prime time in its ninth season, this wellbeing staple is here to help. Melissa Doyle and Shane Crawford (both pictured) take the reins to present an entertaining show filled with practical tips related to life, health and happiness. Podcaster Yvie Jones, former Socceroo Archie Thompson, ex-AFLW player Abbey Holmes, and medical experts Dr Renee Lim and Dr Andrew Rochford are also on hand for candid chats and exciting challenges. The team’s infectious energy and easy, accessible advice will help motivate even the most committed of couch potatoes to put down the phone and have fun with healthier habits.
MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA
10, Monday, 7.30pm
The first time MasterChefcontestants walk into the show’s famed kitchen, there’s usually a mix of nerves, excitement and gratitude. But in this all-stars season, the 21 returning contenders are playing to win. When they arrive with everything to prove in tonight’s season 17 premiere, judges Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Poh Ling Yeow (pictured, clockwise from left), await with Gordon Ramsay and a service challenge. That alone should have them quaking in their chef whites, but there’s a surprise: they’re competing against third-timers Callum Hann, Laura Sharrad and Sarah Todd, who have all been within a tuile biscuit of lifting the trophy before and are hungrier than ever to taste victory.
It’s the end of an era for fans of this homely crime series: after 14 years, star Brenda Blethyn is hanging up her iconic hat (and mack). Fans have the chance to say goodbye with two epic films (catch part two tomorrow at 7.30pm) and an emotional behind-the-scenes special, Vera:Farewell,Pet(Sunday, 9pm). In this final season, two high-profile cases land on Vera Stanhope’s desk: the accidental drowning of a former prison inmate in the Tyne, and a cold case being reopened after a 20-year-old conviction was overturned. Lewisstar Kevin Whateley (pictured with Blethyn) guest stars in this fitting farewell as Gary, the now-retired copper who bungled the case in the first place.
Friday, April 25
6.25 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
6.55 Governor-General’s Anzac Day Message.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Sherwood. (Mlv) Ian re-joins the police.
9.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R) A satirical news program.
8.30 Last Secrets Of The Great Sphinx Of Giza. (R) A look at the Great Sphinx of Giza.
9.30 Scotland’s Scenic Railways: Edinburgh Waverley Station. (R) A look at the Edinburgh Waverley station.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 A Body That Works. (Mls)
12.00 Between Two Worlds. (Mal, R) 1.50 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v, R) 3.35 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.30 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm Pfffirates. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.35 Fireman Sam. 5.45 Tish Tash. 5.50 Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20
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Nine, Tuesday, 7.30pm
Like a life-size version of board game Risk that has quiz questions instead of dice rolls, this new game show hosted by DoctorDoctorstar Rodger Corser (pictured) is addictive viewing. Eighty-one Australians, each with a specialist subject, stand on one tile in an enormous light-up grid for a winner-takes-all competition with $200,000 on the line. Over nine episodes, the contestant pool is whittled down one by one as the players challenge their neighbours for their share of the board in a series of trivia showdowns. There’s a few familiar faces in the mix, too: MarriedatFirstSight bride Jules Robinson, former NRL player Cory Paterson and MasterChefAustraliaalum Amina Elshafei.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
8.30 House Of Wellness. (Return, PG)
Melissa Doyle, Shane Crawford and a team of industry experts, media personalities and wellness advocates share insights and experiences to highlight living well.
9.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (R) Natalie Gruzlewski brings together a group of new farmers on a quest to find true love.
12.50 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
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6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 8. Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.45 MOVIE: Criminal. (2016, MA15+lv, R) A CIA operative’s consciousness is transferred. Kevin Costner.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Airborne: Nature In Our Skies: Flight Path. (Final, PGa) Looks at remarkable
and weather. 11.25 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
VERA ABC TV, Saturday, 7.30pm
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PICK OF THE WEEK
Saturday, April 26
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 In The Room. (Ml, R) 1.30 Darby And Joan. (Final, PGad, R) 2.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 3.00 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? (Final, R) 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PGa, R) 4.45 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PGl, R) 5.15 Landline. (R) 5.40 Australian Story. (R)
6.10 Father Brown. (Mv) Flambeau finds his estranged father at St Mary’s.
6.55 Federal Election Announcement. (R) An election announcement.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Vera. (Return, Ma) The sudden prospect of promotion confronts Vera with a life-affecting change.
9.05 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and DS Nelson investigate after a forest ranger’s body is discovered in a mysterious black pod near an RAF base and the UFO spotters infesting the area are convinced aliens are responsible.
10.35 Unforgotten. (Final, Ml, R) Jess and Sunny get the truth.
11.20 Boat Story. (Final, MA15+v, R) The final face off with The Tailor ensues.
12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Continuous music programming.
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 10.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 11.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Heroines. 3.00 Running. Marathon De Paris. Highlights. 4.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Elvis And The USS Arizona. (PGa, R) 5.30 Kirby At War.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 MOVIE: The New Boy. (2023, Mav, R) When an Aboriginal child arrives at a remote monastery, his presence disturbs the location’s delicately balanced world. Cate Blanchett, Aswan Reid, Deborah Mailman. 9.35 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Milan. (PGa, R) Stanley Tucci heads to Milan, Italy’s second-biggest city and a business powerhouse. 10.25 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Farne Islands To Berwick-UponTweed. (PG, R) Hosted by Michael Portillo.
11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R) Giardello attends a retirement party.
3.50 Bamay. (R)
4.50 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R)
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Our Law. 6.40 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Chernobyl: A Bomb That Keeps Ticking. 9.30 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. 11.10 Sugar Babies. 12.05am PEN15. 1.15 The Public Image Is Rotten. 3.10 NHK
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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Saturday at the Valley, Charity Race Day and SA Oaks & Sangster Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast. A look at the latest in outdoor activities.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Americas: The Gulf Coast. (PG) Takes a look at the Gulf Coast.
8.00 MOVIE: Evan Almighty. (2007, G, R) A newly elected US senator’s life is thrown into chaos after God appears and orders him to build an ark. Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham.
10.00 MOVIE: No Hard Feelings. (2023, MA15+lns) An aimless 30-something woman is paid by the parents of an awkward teen to date their son and bring him out of his shell. Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman.
12.15 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv) Jenny discovers the truth about her father.
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
(74) 6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm Nula. 2.45 Something Of The Times. 3.30 Where The Dreamings Come From. 3.40
Above Us The Waves. Continued. (1955, PG) 6.55 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 8.55 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 11.00 Decision To Leave. (2022, M, Chinese) 1.35pm The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 4.35 Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 6.35 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 8.30 The Quick And The Dead. (1995, MA15+) 10.30 Original Sin. (2001, MA15+) 12.40am Silverado. (1985, M) 3.05 Late Programs.
7.00 The Nine Telethon. (PG) A concert to raise money for the Queensland Children’s Hospital Foundation.
9.00 MOVIE: Midway. (2019, Mlw, R) Follows the Battle of Midway during World War II, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific, from the point of view of the participants.
Woody Harrelson, Patrick Wilson, Ed Skrein.
11.40 MOVIE: The Man With The Iron Heart. (2017, MA15+asv, R) Two assassins target a Nazi officer. Jason Clarke.
1.50 Innovation Nation. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6 Hours Of Imola. H’lights. 3.00 Hunting Hitler. 4.00 Jeopardy! UK. 5.00 Young Sheldon. 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. (2014, M) 10.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 7. St Kilda v Brisbane Lions. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Mega Mechanics. 9.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 10.30 When Big Things Go Wrong. 11.30 Late Programs.
April 27
(Final, Ma) A student is violently killed.
9.05 Vera, Farewell Pet. (PG) Brenda Blethyn reflects on 14 years of Vera
9.50 MOVIE: My Brother Jack –Part 1. (2001, Mnsv, R) A boy tries to stand up to his father. Matt Day. 11.25 The Story Of The Kelly Gang. (R)
7.30 Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes. (Ma, R) Explores the story of Chernobyl. 9.15 The Crusaders: Fortresses Of Faith. (PG, R) Takes a look at Crusader fortresses built to control a Christian territory in the the Middle East. 10.15 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings: George IV The Party King. (PGav, R) Explores the 10-year reign of George IV. 11.10 Rebel With A Cause: Tiga Bayles. (PGa, R) Chronicles the life of Harold “Tiga” Bayles. 12.10 The Boys Who Said No. 1.15 Hell On Earth: WWII. (Mav, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 1.00 Football. AFL. Round 7. Gold Coast Suns v Sydney. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.
8.10 7NEWS: The Final Showdown – Leaders’ Debate. The third and final leaders’ debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
9.10 7NEWS Spotlight.
10.10 Menendez & Menudo: Boys Betrayed: Roy Tells All. (Premiere, MA15+av) Roy Rosselló talks about his experience in Menudo.
11.20 Autopsy USA: Elizabeth Montgomery. (Ma)
12.20 MOVIE: The Flip Side. (2018, Mls, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 Travel Guides. (PGln) Ordinary Australians become travel critics.
8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.10 To Be Advised.
10.10 See No Evil: Three Masked Males. (Mav) A man is gunned down during a robbery.
11.10 The First 48: Death In Desire. (MA15+a)
12.00 Oz Off Road TV. (PG, R)
12.50 Destination WA.
1.20 Explore. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Paul and Michelle have outgrown their home. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) A diverse range of people open their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows, with the help of special, locked-off cameras which capture every unpredictable moment. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Maln, R) A crash results in a broken leg, but paramedics fear the patient may also have spinal cord injuries. 10.30 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) An employee at a jewellery store is found dead. 11.30 FBI. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6.00 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.
7.00 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. (2023, PGlv) Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames.
10.30 FBI. (Mav, R) The FBI stages a sting operation to secure a bomb from an illegal arms dealer.
11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.
12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.
6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships. H’lights. 1.35 Pandemicland. 2.35 Jeopardy! 4.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 PBS Washington Week. 5.30 Abandoned Engineering. 6.25 Great Australian Concerts: Tina Arena. 7.30 The Day The Rock Star Died. 8.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-BastogneLiege. Men’s race. 12.45am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal SOS Australia. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Great Rail Restorations. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon My Favorite Martian. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 2.20 MOVIE: Danger Within. (1959) 4.25 MOVIE: The Wonderful Country. (1959, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Den Of Thieves. (2018, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs. 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 6.10 Children’s Programs. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
Children’s Programs. 8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.30 Only Fools And Horses. 10.10 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 11.20 Ancient Aliens. 12.20pm MOVIE: Paper Planes. (2014) 2.15 Lost Gold Of World War II. 3.15 Hunting Hitler. 4.15 Jeopardy! UK.
Monday, April 28
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Vera. (Ma, R) 11.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PGl, R) 12.00
ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana. (Ms, R) 3.00 Travel Shooters. (PG) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
6.55 Federal Election Announcement. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.
9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R)
11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R) 12.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Prague With Michael Portillo: Prague 1. (Premiere) Michael Portillo enjoys a long weekend in Prague.
8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Turkey. (PGas, R) Bettany Hughes explores the wonders of Turkey including Cappadocia and Göbeklitepe. 9.20 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. (PGalv, R) Presenter Alexander Armstrong explores the Indian Ocean island nation of Sri Lanka. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Classified. (MA15+v) 11.30 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R) 1.35 Son Of. (MA15+v, R) 3.10 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.05 Barkley Manor. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Fun With Dick And Jane. (2005, Ml, R) Jim Carrey. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Taken In Montana. (2023, Mv) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point.
6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Mali won’t accept help.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) Four farmers continue their search for love as the ladies arrive on the farms.
9.05 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) A gang killing leads Carlos to new information on his father’s murder.
10.05 Suits L.A. (M) Ted and Stuart’s friendship is tested. 11.05 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 12.05 Treadstone. (MA15+av) Bentley discovers the truth.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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. (Return) A batch of 24 former contestants return to impress judges Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli. 9.00 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 10.00 Taskmaster Australia. (Mls, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 11.10 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.35 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Soccer. Major League. St Louis v LA. 11.30 Small Business Secrets. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 The Movie Show. 1.35 Devoured. 2.30 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.20 Alone: Frozen. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. (Final) 9.25 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. (Final) 10.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Floor. (Premiere, PGl) Hosted by Rodger Corser.
8.45 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel.
9.45 9News Late.
10.15 The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard: Secret Engagement. (MA15+av)
Gypsy recalls appearing in court. 11.15 Police After Dark. (Mlv, R)
12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (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.
Martian. Noon Are You Being Served? 1.10 MOVIE: Cage Of Gold. (1950, PG) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Up Jumped A Swagman. (1965) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Warren Williams: The Stories, The Songs. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Inside The Pack. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Backs To The Blast. 10.00 MOVIE: Jindabyne. (2006, M) 12.10am Late Programs. NITV (34)
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6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 10.00 Seinfeld. 11.00 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. Noon MOVIE: Music & Lyrics. (2007, PG) 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Suicide Squad. (2021, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Border Security: Int. Noon Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Silver Cup. Highlights. 3.30 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Mountain Men. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.00 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.00 Appalachian Outlaws. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Wild Duck. (1983, PG) 8.20 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 10.15 Real Genius. (1985, M) 12.15pm Silverado. (1985, M) 2.40 Helene. (2020, PG, Finnish) 4.55 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 6.35 Summerland. (2020, PG) 8.30 The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 10.50 The Spy. (2019, M, Swedish) 12.55am Body Double. (1984, MA15+) 3.00 Late Programs.
Waterways. (PGaw) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Point. (R) The team is in Broome.
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores the reasons Australians are less trusting than they have been before.
9.30 Dateline. Takes a look at Taiwan’s unique dementia village.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Wareham. (R) 12.00 Guillaume’s Paris. (R) 12.30 Unbroken. (MA15+l, R)
2.10 Faking Hitler. (Ml, R) 4.00 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Frozen. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Guy Martin: Arctic Warrior. 10.20 The Most Dangerous Man In America. Midnight Taskmaster. 12.55 Shoresy. 2.30 NHK
The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (R) 2.35 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Alf’s ticker is against the clock.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
8.45 Doc. (Ma) While at the hospital recovering, Amy can’t help but insert herself into her roommate’s case.
9.45 The Irrational. (Mav) Alec takes part in a prisoner exchange.
10.45 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.45 Autopsy USA: Burt Reynolds. (Mad, R)
12.45 The Act. (MA15+ans, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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3.30
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Floor. (PG) Hosted by Rodger Corser.
8.45 100 Days Of Trump. Jonathan Kearsley reports on the turbulent first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term in the White House.
9.45 9News Late.
10.15 Wild Cards. (Mv) George gets a three-day pass from jail.
11.15 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)
12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Fish Forever. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Building Ideas. (PG) 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.
Foyle’s War. 10.55 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.00 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 2.00 Grantchester. 3.00
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 batch of 24 former contestants return to impress judges Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Return, Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS.
Unique nomadic adventure
Scrolling Facebook in the middle of the night, I came across the profile of a lady with an eagle on her arm. She was mounted on a horse. The post said, “If you can’t stop thinking about something, it’s a sign from the universe you should do it…”
The following morning, I woke and wondered if I had imagined the horse-riding-eagle-lady. I found her. “We still have a place or two available on The Great Noman Expedition starting First of July in Mongolia. -Come ride with us from the bottom to the top by camel, horse, yak and reindeer…”
No way, it was seriously 19 June! I hadn’t ridden a horse in about four years.
My mum lives in Melbourne, I called her. “Only you would be crazy enough to ride a reindeer from China to Russia right about now, Amelia!” Laughing, I reassured her, “It’s ok mum, the Russians are looking the other way!”
As a last-minute wild card entry, I joined the expedition.
Ten ladies from across the world met in Ulaanbaatar, ready for the trip of a life time!
Three Aussies, five Kiwis, a Canadian and Yank. I know it sounds like the start of a joke, but these women had the grit to ride over 1200kms across the desert, the steppe country, mountains, valleys and up into the snow where we stayed in a tee-pee near the Russian border.
Ten Mongolian men were hired to put up our ‘ger’, cook our food, catch and saddle our animals and help us across the countryside. Every 30-40kms we would change animals, the dozen or so horses we were riding would be herded back to their family and we would ride on.
Over three weeks, we camped in beautiful places and stayed with nomadic families. At the end of another 100km day in the saddle, we rolled out our little mattresses in their circular tents tied up with horse hair and lined with animal skins and blankets for insulation. Stacked in like sardines, us riders were warm and cosy in homes that are full of love.
The families showed us their best hospitality, blessed us with their home-made vodka and shared their meat and milk products. They entertained us with displays of horse racing, archery and a group of local dancers performed a concert for us is in the desert.
They shared their double clotted cream on bread, rhubarb jam and milk tea. They sacrificed goats for us and we were blessed in their country. Our translator, relayed back to us their words of kindness, “We wish you gold and silver and we hope you live until you are one hundred years old,” followed by the jokes and laughter, they added, “Not even Mongolians are crazy enough to ride four different types of
animals across our country!”
We survived saddle sores, sprains, strains, squat toilets and minimal showers for three weeks on the trip of a lifetime.
We have a new appreciation for the stamina and striking beauty of everything Mongolian. The gentleness of their Bactrian two humped camels, their spectacular yaks which were like riding big hairy cows who would shy every time they caught a glimpse of their rider on their back. The horses were fast paced and phenomenal endurance animals, trotting and
cantering non-stop for 2.5 to 3 hours at a time.
And finally, the reindeer who would graze the snow as we walked along, listening to the clicking of their tendons making a snaping noise over the sesamoid bones in their feet, which was an amazing adaptation to hear where the rest of their herd are in a blizzard.
For me, The Great Nomad Expedition was a soul-searching experience where music is like medicine. Mongolians sing for the baby camels until they drink from their mothers, they
sing to bless the last horse in a race. One of the most beautiful experiences was listening to a dad hum in the middle of the night to put his baby girl back to sleep so she wouldn’t wake us up as we slept on the floor of their tent.
Nearly a whole year later, it really does feel like a fairy tale…and my goodness as a culture, we have so much to learn.
For further information please visit The Great Nomad Expedition at thegreatnomadexpedition.squarespace.com
Three Aussies, five Kiwis, a Canadian and Yank booked a spot on the adventure.
AMELIA OLSEN
A journey on camel, reindeer and horse.
Traditional Mongolian dress.
The Great Nomad Expedition guests travelled 100km each day.
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Spoilt for arts choice
The Sunshine Coast’s award-winning arts festival, Horizon, returns 2-11 May, bringing 10 days and nights of art, music, performance and more, set across the stunning landscapes of the region.
Visitors and locals are invited to explore, experience, and immerse themselves in the bold new program, boasting more than 50 events across 10 Sunshine Coast locations.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said Horizon 2025 was deeply connected to place and was presented in collaboration with artists, producers, communities and Traditional Owners.
“Our flagship arts festival celebrates the stories and beauty of our special region and provides a platform for our artists to showcase their practice, while connecting and inspiring communities,” Mayor Natoli said.
“This year’s program features internationally acclaimed artists showing on the Sunshine Coast for the first time, together with much-loved Sunshine Coast-based artists displaying new work that has been commissioned by Council.
“We are incredibly proud of our festival.
“Whether it is enjoying an arts experience at a hinterland pub in Mapleton or Kenilworth, the magic of Stumers Creek in Coolum, the urban streets of Maroochydore and Nambour, or the stunning coastline of Alexandra Headland, we invite you to explore our special region.”
“Under the guidance of Gubbi Gubbi elder Lyndon Davis, Horizon’s signature Dawn Awak-
ening event, has evolved to become Yauar Warai Wandi – Sing, Dance, Gather.
“Now spanning a full afternoon culminating at sunset, visitors will experience a historic gathering of traditional dance groups from surrounding Gubbi Gubbi Country, in a celebration of traditional dance, song, music, language and storytelling at Stumers Creek Park, Coolum.
“This event marks the first time in more than 20 years that such a significant number of traditional dance groups have come together, making it a must-see highlight of the festival, Mayor Natoli said.
Sunshine Coast Council Horizon creative director Megan Rowland said at its heart, the 10day festival celebrated the intersections of art, people, and place on the Sunshine Coast.
“This year, we embrace hope - not as wishful thinking, rather as a force for change,” Megan said.
For program information and tickets head to horizonfestival.com.au and follow @horizonartfest on socials.
Milner to open fantastica Artastica show
By Jim Fagan
He has been a workshop tutor and lecturer there and on Friday 2 May, he will open the threeday exhibition of works, Artastica by members of Noosa Arts and Crafts Association.
“Any group that brings a facility that grows the arts has to be good for the community and good for all those participating,” he told Noosa Today. The exhibition will feature exhibits from 20 or so groups in the association –from acrylics to watercolour, beading to weaving and contributions from haiku enthusiasts.
Don has been earning a living from his paintings for the last 32 years, his work being hung in close to 50 exhibitions and winning many awards along the way.
He said: “Volunteers are the lifeblood of everything an organisation does and Wallace House has an enormous group of volunteers who spend their time and energy on a daily basis to try to encourage their fellow artists and crafters.
“I’m happy to be associated with them. They are a lovely bunch with a great community spirit. “I’m always there to support them in any way I can.”
President Jan Bentley said “Artastica” would be the group’s only exhibition this year. “It will be
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an elaborate and spectacular display of all forms of art and creativity, “Any creativity is good creativity. Some of our members are in four or more groups. New members often move around until they find their niche. We have ceramicists who paint brilliantly. “Explore what’s possible! That’s what we believe.
“We are very fortunate Don has agreed to open the exhibition and be our guest speaker.”
Artastica, Noosa Arts and Crafts Association. Friday 2 May for official opening 5.30pm then Saturday, Sunday and Monday 9am to 3pm at Wallace House 1 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. Shop and cafe open.
Friday night and music
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To find out more or to register your attendance, please call Noosa Seniors on (07) 5329 6175 or scan the QR code below.
The Claptomaniacs. (Supplied)
Prominent Sunshine Coast artist Don Milner has a soft spot for Wallace House and the art and craft works it inspires.
The Daily Muse - Sunshine Brass. (Timothy Birch)
Tigers ready
By Julian Pitts
What a weekend of football coming up as the top of the table Noosa Tigers come up against arch rivals Maroochydore at Fisherman’s Rd in what is just a mouthwatering Anzac weekend clash.
The Green Sline have had the wood on the Rococo Noosa Tigers in the recent past with their last three matches being thunderous losses to the Tigers.
But this writer can sense a fair bit of difference within the mindset of this current group.
The Matt Luenberger-coached Tigers are healthy, fit and brimming with confidence starting the year three from three and heading into the Easter break sitting on top of the QAFL ladder for the first time in their short five year state league history.
The Tigers will be without tireless ruckman and local Sunrise boy Maccy Johnston who must serve a one week suspension for a sling tackle against Mt Gravatt.
Big Benny Archard will probably take over the rucking duties along with Paddy Monk so
that area remains in good hands. McNiece and McNally will be back in to further strengthen the backline and keep looking for names like McCarthy, Conn, Gail and Horbury to be among the Tigers’ best again. It’s always a super crowd but this will be even bigger!
Our Senior Women make their season first appearance away to Sandgate on Saturday from 4.45pm after their opening can was cancelled due to inclement weather.
All the best to Rocket McConnon and his team as they face last year’s grand finalists!
And all of our Junior teams begin their 2025 seasons this weekend so a massive smorgasbord of local footy.
The Senior men’s game will be livestreamed and commentated on YouTube (just type in QAFL live) but please try and get down there and support our ladder-leading Tigers.
And don’t forget to get your tickets for the first president’s luncheon with John Longmire as our special guest on 10 May.
Go to our Noosa Tigers website or Facebook page for all details.
Anzac Day match to mark Dolphins’ 40th anniversary
The Ray White Noosa Dolphins commence their 40th anniversary season when they take on Brothers in an Anzac Day special at Sunshine Beach this Friday.
In a first for rugby on the coast, the match will be played on Anzac Day and form part of a full day of junior and senior rugby culminating in a special Anzac ceremony, a time to reflect and remember those who have lost their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today.
“What better way to start 2025 – our 40th year – than a full day of Rugby incorporating an Anzac ceremony so our rugby community can get together and remember what the day is about; honouring those who have and continue to serve and the sacrifices they have made,“ Dolphins president Chris Burton said.
“Junior matches will commence at 8.30am, Senior Womens at 12.30pm, Reserve grade 1.50pm and A Grade 3.30pm. Our Anzac ceremony will commence at 3.15.“
Coming into the season as reigning A Grade Premiers, the Dolphins have enjoyed a solid preseason with trial matches against Dalby and Maroochydore. Last year saw the club benefit from a raft of changes on and off the field.
A number of significant changes to playing personnel has occurred including the loss to Sydney rugby of last year’s best and fairest Jock Hansson, Pala Mailinga to Brisbane and the retirements of the consistent Jonathan Davies and Jimmy Wilson-Bishop. With the inclusion, though, of the reigning Queensland Country Number 8 Tai Ford, former Caboolture centre Kegan Tuhega and kiwis Albie Polu and Drew Narby-Nimiti to the senior men’s squad, along with longtime Dolphins Alex Tollis, Matt Kelly, Reon Fortington, Tyler Searle and Julian Scott-Davies
and the return to rugby of Ethan Pohlner, the battle for A Grade starting positions has been intense.
“The preseason has been good, but we are still building and that is by design,“ said coach Jim McKay. “We know competition will be tough when we face all our opposition, that’s just how it is, clubs quite rightly want to knock off the reigning champions. We will continue to play exciting running rugby, and when I look at our squad, I know we can do that.“
The Ray White Noosa Dolphins entered the competition in 1985 with the A Grade side appearing in 34 grand finals, winning 19 of those. The 40th year will see a formal celebration on 24 May with a cocktail night at Peppers.
For all information on the dinner and the Anzac Match Day, go to the Dolphins Facebook Page.
10.03.1939 – 14.04.2025
Late of Doonan, passed away peacefully at Arcare Birtinya on 14th April, 2025, aged 86 years.
Loving wife of Stanley (dec’d), sister to Ron, mother of Cathy and Daniel, Nanna to Sammie and Rylee and mother-in-law to Neil.
The funeral service for Margaret was held on Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025. Lovingly laid to rest with her Stanley in Tewantin Cemetery.
Levi Shaw will again be crucial to the Dolphins fortunes in 2025. (Supplied)
Tigers will play against arch rivals Maroochydore in their Anzac weekend clash. (Craig Slaney Photography)
Talking Sport
Ron Lane
Boxing’s impact continues
In this year’s 2025 Queensland amateur Novice Titles, Cooroys Impact Boxing Club has competed with good results. The importance of this tournament cannot be emphasized enough. For the young athlete just starting their career, it can be a great confidence builder: but most important of all, it is then that a good relationship between coach and athlete comes into being.
Impacts and Boxing Queensland’s Head Coach Mark Evans. “This event has shown once again why Boxing Queensland continues to lead the charge, when it comes to amateur boxing in the state. There were 225 bouts, across the threeday event. It has been a huge credit to everyone, working behind the scenes, making this event what it was- it’s no small feat to run a show of this scale. And once again they delivered: spot on.”
A team of seven boxers represented Team Impact on that weekend: boxing times to walk away with 11 wins. “However, the three defeats were just as valuable. Each loss was a learning moment, a steppingstone, a reminder of how we grow in this sport-not just in victory, but also how we respond to setbacks.”
Medal wins for Team Impact were as followers. Gold medals went to Luke Austin, Theo Rivera, Zayden Johnston and Jackson Davey. A silver medal was won by Tom Peard. “Tom stepped into the ring for an exciting and hard-fought Super Heavyweight clash: he walked away with a silver medal. But most important of all he walked away with our respect and admiration. He fought with courage and gave it everything-a real crowd pleaser and a performance to build on.”
The standout of the tournament was Luke Austin. Luke boxed three times over three daysand won all three: that alone was impressive. It is even more remarkable, considering Luke fought in the two weekends prior to these titles. He is the epitome of a real fighter - fit focused, humble, and always ready to compete, no matter what the challenge.
“Luke, you’ve earned every bit of respect coming your way. We are proud of you. To every boxer who stepped into the ring wearing the Impact badge- you did yourself proud. You fought with heart, you listened, you learned and most importantly- you grew. This is what the journey is all about.
To my assistant coach, Kylie Evans, I shout a massive thank you. Your work over that weekend (and every day before it) made a world of difference to our athletes and me. Also, another big thank you for being in the corner with me.”
Finally, there were all the families and supporters who continued to show up and support the Impact Team. “We appreciate you all: to each and every one of you, our sincere thanks” Coach Mark Evans.
Karate
A very successful team trip to Japan by members of the Karate Noosa Shotokan Club, to not only train, but also learn something of the culture has been followed up by yet another success. An
announcement from head Sensei Bryan Dukas Black Belt 6th Dan, tells us that club member Sophia Innis, while contesting the Australian Open All Styles Karate Championships (sparring) in Sydney, won the Gold Medal in her weight division.
“She dominated her division by beating every opponent convincingly to win the Gold. With contestants from New Zealand and New Caledonia competing, the standard of competition was high. “
Following this, this young lady then went on to compete in the Open Division and against all odds (regarding her small size and light weight) fought bravely through many rounds: qualifying for the final. In this she finished in second place, bringing home the silver medal. Her overall performance means that she is now up for selection in the National Team to compete in the Oceania Championships
Head Sensei Bryan Dukas Black Belt 6th Dan, said, “We are extremely proud of this young girl: she has dedicated her life to karate.” Sophia started her career at age 8 and at 16 she is now a black
belt: a grading which she earned in Japan. Congratulations, one and all.
Noosa Outriggers
The Southern Queensland Zone of the Australian Outriggers Marathon Championship has been contested at Mooloolaba: and this year the home club took out the championship. Spokesperson for Noosa Colin Jones, tells us that Mooloolaba was on 511 points in front of Noosa on 264, the Outrigger Canoe Club 3rd on 187 just in front of Brisbane Outrigger Canoe Club on 186.
“Noosa paddlers who did well at the titles were Team Bodo, in the Silver Senior Masters Division winning the18km race; Noosa Golden Masters Women, coming 3rd in their race over the same distance. Our Women’s novice team came second in their division, and Team Rocco finished third in theirs. Special mention to Oscar White, an emerging young paddler who excelled in his age group. It is good to see the youth of this sport starting to make their mark.
Rugby League
For supporters of the Mighty Noosa Pirates
Rugby League Club, Saturdays Anzac weekend games will feature, A Grade, Reserve Grade and Open Women’s matchers. All three games are home fixtures and will be played against Maroochydore.
The first game, Open Women’s will kick off at 2.30pm, followed by Reserve Grade at 4.0pm and the main game at 5. 30pm. With no games during Easter weekend, we take the opportunity to share something that is very special in the Rugby League community and that is, the Connect Rugby League Program.
Information just come to hand from club secretary Tim Burger, makes us fully aware of proceedings so far. “This is a fully inclusive sport to promote a feeling of value within everyone, a sense of community to promote inclusion, diversity and connection along with supporting good physical and mental health. It’s because of the incredible heart, dedication and vision of Daniella Lenord, and the amazing participants behind this initiative, that we would truly love to rally our community to support this powerful movement.”
They are also very excited to announce that over the last couple of months, they have been lucky enough to have Rob Brough produce a short film for Connect Rugby League. Rob is very community-minded and understands the need to explore sport at all levels: having been involved in the rugby league for many years. This journey delves into the lives of the players, players who play, not just for victory- but also a feeling of belonging: thus, showing their pride and the pure love of the game.
Their Connect Rugby League Committee, players, families, carers and partnering clubs, Dolphins NRL, Kawana Rugby League, Noosa Pirates, Caboolture Snakes Junior Rugby League and the Lavender Sky Foundation, are looking forward to presenting the premier Sunday May18th 5.30.pm 2025, at the Strand Cinema Caloundra. (The first show at 4.30pm has already sold out).
“We’d like to see who can join us and watch it on the big screen at the Caloundra Strand Cinemas: thus, showing what collaborative, valuebased community support really looks like. Let’s all turn up together: and cheer them on!”
With the results from the Queensland Novice Titles and the karate Australian All Styles Championships, it once again emphasizes the high standard of coaching that is available within our community. This will on occasion produce champions who will go on to achieve national selection for overseas competitions.
However, with the many small clubs that we have in our community this would, for some families, become a major financial problem. Should we now consider establishing a Noosa Sports Federation to address this issue and other related challenges. With one or two premises that could be available for fundraising, it is definitely food for thought.
Coach Mark Evans with Zayden Johnston.Coach Mark Evans with Jackson Davey at Queensland Amateur Novice Titles. (Supplied)
Karate Noosa Shotokan Club head Sensei Bryan Dukas with Sophie Innes who won gold in the Australian Open All Styles Karate Championships.
Coach Mark Evans with gold medal winner Luke Austin.
Life of Brine
Phil Jarratt - philjarratt.com
Let’s have a holiday whinge
Having scored a few pleasant and relatively uncrowded sessions on the points during the week leading into Easter, not to mention a beautiful morning of small but perfectly-formed Crescent Head the week before, I took one look at the cams on Good Friday morning and made the executive decision to leave the holy holiday wave offerings to those whose need of a surf, in some cases for the first time, was far greater than mine. Instead I jumped on the e-bike to check out the circus, walked the beach until the covering of cool cabanas made it impassable, enjoyed a couple of body womps, and then sat down over a good coffee to make a list of old guy tourist whinges. Here they are:
1. A roundabout is not a pedestrian crossing. In peak holiday season, tourists walk out onto the road at Noosa Drive and Hastings Street without looking and with scorn and even rage if a driver cuts them off. Most drivers would rather not maim a child or its entitled parents to prove a point, so all day long there is a log-jam of stalled traffic trying to leave or enter the Main Beach precinct, caused by people who dawdle across the street as if it were a pedestrial mall, which it isn’t. Yet. There are zebra crossings on Noosa Drive and up and down Hastings Street. Please use them.
2. If you must drive your car to the beach, learn a bit of parking etiquette. At the surf club car park, for example, there is one way in and one way out, with a system of one way lanes within. It is not nice nor appreciated when you zoom up a lane the wrong way in order to cut off the cars (usually surfers) waiting at the other end for a spot to become vacant. At the Woods end of Hastings Street, where there is a remote chance you might find a park, don’t block the road while you eye off people moving in the general direction of parked cars, even if they are jangling keys or pressing remotes.
3. Don’t put your cabanas up blocking clear access points from sand to surf.
4. If you’re going to have a crack at surfing, buy a couple of lessons first. Or at least tell your board hirer your level of ability and ask him/ her to suggest a suitable break. And read the Noosa World Surfing Reserve surf safety signage before you hit the water.
I could go on, but that makes a neat segue into the next piece.
Noosa needs a surf management plan
It’s more than five years now since we succeeded in having Noosa declared the 10th World Surfing Reserve, at which time the idea of a management plan to help sustain our five point breaks and six beach breaks was first mooted.
I’ve long since retired from the presidency of the NWSR, but I was delighted to hear that current president Kirra Molnar and her hard-working group are at long last getting somewhere in presenting the case for a surf management plan along similar lines to existing plans at the World Surfing Reserves of Southern Gold Coast, Santa Cruz (California) and most recently North Devon (UK).
The Noosa plan is being developed in collaboration with Noosa Shire Council, so let’s hope that it doesn’t end up stalled like the destination management plan, but it’s off to a good start, partly thanks to a serendipitous offer of assistance from Plymouth University undergraduate Rosie Brooks, who had previously worked on the North Devon plan.
Rosie has been resident in Noosa for three months under secondment to the NWSR and over that time has developed a very impressive scope plan for consideration of council.
I was able to take a sneak peek at it this past weekand,whileI’mnotsureabouthercontention that Hastings Street business owners don’t appreciate itinerant workers, and I could live without the detour into Blue Mind Theory, Rosie, with the support of the NWSR team, has produced a wellresearched, perceptive and compelling argument for the development of a surf management plan, one which she should be very proud of and which we who surf in Noosa should read and support on its progress through the bureaucracy.
Community Awards coming up
Still on the Noosa World Surfing Reserve, hardworking Kirra Molnar tells me that nominations for this year’s NWSR Community Awards close on 30 April, so if you want to nominate yourself, or someone even worthier, scan the QR code on the poster image reproduced on this page and read all about these worthwhile awards.
And while you’re at it, grab tickets for the presentation night at Boiling Pot Brewery coming up 10 May and featuring the cool sounds of DJ Kurt. As Kirra notes, all profits from the night will go towards protecting our beautiful beaches and surf breaks.
FOOTNOTE: As I meet deadline for this week’s edition, nothing to report of note on the homefront Easter swell, which never really fired, and not much to report from Bells either, where only seven heats had run by Easter Sunday night. But Sydney, oh my lordie, just a month after the Alfred beating, a monster ground swell caused havoc in some places and brought tears of joy to Northern Beaches surfers. Waxhead Matty Chojnacki posted this Good Friday gem of him enjoying all-time North Narra. Don’t know who shot it, but great work!
Waxhead goes for broke at big Narrabeen. (Supplied)
NWSR Community Awards poster. Scan the QR and nominate!
Veteran surf snapper Ian Borland snapped this shot of the cabana takeover of Main Beach early on Good Friday morning.
Steph Gilmore in the Icons heat. Still got it in spades! (WSL)
Form surfer Gabby Bryan jams a cuttie at Bells on Good Friday. (WSL)
PROPERTY
EVER-CHANGING OCEAN VIEWS
PROPERTY MATTERS
ERLE LEVEY
A beautifully-built home with one of the best beach accesses you could wish for is set for auction this weekend.
The five-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car beachfront house with pool at 36 Seaview Tce, Sunshine Beach, highlights the quality and variety of property in Noosa.
Tim McSweeney of Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking it to the market on Saturday, 26 April, at 12pm.
Predictably, there has been strong interest in a property such as this, with good attendance at open for inspections.
Architect-designed and with side access to a beach pathway, the house has been presented immaculately by the owner and is to be offered fully furnished.
“It’s a huge house, ideally located and affordable,’’ Tim said. “There are fabulous views - especially from the pool, deck, lounge and main bedroom.
“There is a massive family area on the ground level and it has the added benefit of holiday-letting approval.’’
The front door makes a bold statementboth modern and commanding. It harmonises with contemporary art pieces, which are thoughtfully curated to enhance the gallery-style entrance and lofty open-plan living spaces.
Expanses of glass in the form of floor-toceiling windows and sliding doors blur the line between indoors and out, while maximising the ocean and beach views.
The layout ensures that every space enjoys a connection to the surroundings. Numerous balconies, terraces, and decks-including a stunning poolside retreat offer vantage points from which to enjoy the coastal panorama.
A comfortable alfresco entertaining area, with a lush subtropical garden as its backdrop, has a wood-fired pizza oven to complement the over-sized kitchen featuring premium Miele
five-bedroom, five-bathroom,
appliances and a spacious walk-in pantry.
The ground floor accommodates two spacious bedrooms and a stylish, family-sized bathroom.
Upstairs, the main bedroom suite is nothing short of extraordinary, both in size and finishings. Tasmanian oak floors add warmth and elegance, while the suite boasts a private living area, a kitchenette, a walk-through robe, a study, and expansive balconies, each framing ocean vistas.
Two additional bedrooms and a beautifullyappointed bathroom further enhance the upper level.
Yet the home’s surprises don’t stop there. The lower level reveals a world of entertainment and functionality.
There’s a climate-controlled wine cellar, and a state-of-the-art home theatre with a digital projector.
A dedicated games room and a ’boardroom’ provide additional space, while a well-equipped workbench caters to the needs of the home’s resident handyman.
Adding to the home’s practicality, this level also features specialised bathroom facilities designed for those returning from a refreshing surf.
A HOME ON THE RANGE
Nestled behind elegant electric gates, a former prize home at Eumundi offers the best of town and country.
Within a three-minute drive from the main street, the five-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-
car house with pool and study, on 4.49ha at 70 Eumundi Range Rd offers privacy in a rural setting.
Rick Daniel of Coastal Noosa is to take the property to auction Friday, 2 May, at 11am.
It’s an extraordinary, split-level, modern Queenslander and an architectural gem.
The timeless elegance of the house is complemented by an expansive new studiowith spectacular hinterland views from both.
“It’s a stunning house,’’ Rick said. “The beauty is it’s a real hinterland retreat.
“There are not many properties of this calibre in which you could be home from Eumundi in two to three minutes.
“Sited high and dry on the property, the house features wrap-around decks.
“The rolling green hills and sunsets make it a really appealing property. The brand-new studio enjoys the views as well.’’
Inside, polished timber hardwood floors stretch beneath high ceilings, connecting the living spaces with views of the countryside through rosewood-framed doors and windows.
The open-plan design boasts an impressive, state-of-the-art kitchen equipped with premium Gaggenau appliances, including an induction cooktop, a dedicated Teriyaki grill, and a spacious self-cleaning oven.
A cleverly concealed barn-door pantry adds a touch of rustic charm alongside a built-in dishwasher and refrigerator.
The living and dining areas are positioned around a fireplace.
five-bedroom, five-bathroom, two-car
Each bedroom features its own private balcony, while the luxurious main bathroom features a clawfoot tub and an oversized shower with a rainfall showerhead.
Living spaces extend to the outdoor terrace, with a beautifully-designed external split staircase.
As well as the 25-metre lap pool there is space for equestrian pursuits or livestock.
The downstairs area features a separate living space with an ensuite bedroom. Retractable screens and bi-fold doors ensure seamless integration with the surrounding landscape.
The brand-new, professionally crafted and customised studio features soaring ceilings, an ensuite bathroom and private decks.
This studio can serve as a potential solid income stream, a versatile workspace, an artist’s retreat, or a serene guest sanctuary. SOMETHING SPECIAL AT SUNRISE
An absolutely new beach house with ocean views and a year-round sunny aspect, offers an aspirational lifestyle in a highly-sought location at Sunrise Beach.
The five-bedroom, five-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 52 Southern Cross Pde goes to auction Friday, 9 May, at 10am with Rebekah Offermann of Tom Offermann Real Estate.
“This sparkling new residence, with highly desirable everything, has been meticulously designed to the enth degree,’’ Rebekah said.
Within walking distance to the surf and the dog-friendly beach, the house reveals a modernist design with whispers of Palm Springs.
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two-car house with pool at 52 Southern Cross Pde, Sunrise Beach, goes to auction Friday, 9 May, at 10am. (471415)
A five-bedroom, five-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 52 Southern Cross Pde, Sunrise Beach, goes to auction Friday, 9 May, at 10am. (471415)
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house with pool at 52 Southern Cross Pde, Sunrise Beach, goes to auction Friday, 9 May, at 10am. (471415)
affectionatelydesignedandmeticulouslyconstructed, reflects arefinedaesthetic.Naturallightplaysacross slickandsumptuoustextures,whileterracesand decksseamlesslyblendindoorandoutdoorliving. Each levelofthis casuallysophisticated yet laidbackhome boastsloftyceilings,creatinganimposingyet inviting atmospherewhetheritservesasafamilyresidence or aholiday getaway. A 5 B 4 C 2 D
Auction Saturday 26April12pm
View Saturday 11.30am
Agent Tim McSweeney 0411122331 tim@offermann.com.au
AUCT IONSATURD AY 12.0 0P M
28 NEWFIELD ST REET , SUNRISEBEACH
Thisis astunningSunriseBeachsurpriseandit’sonly minutes to squeakywhite sand!Everythingissparkling new- astatementoftheabsolutelatestinup-tempo design,formandfunction, restrainedcleanlines,anda gentle yet monochromaticpalette.Admire seemingly endless washedoak flooring,theserenityandthesense ofeuphoria,asbanksoffull-lengthdoorsthewidthof the residence,quietlydisappearandembraceoodles
sheerdelight,is atwo bedroomin-vogueapartment onthemuch-coveted top floor.Feelthesaltybreezes, unwind,andappreciatetheabsolute serenityfromthe generousopen-planlivingareawhichopensseamlessly ontotwobalconies:theperfectspotforbreakfast, lunch,andsundowners.Don’tforgetto listenforthe relaxingsoundofthecreekbabblingthroughthe valley. A 2 B 2 C 1 D
TallowResidencesmarks the final releaseinthe covetedSettler’s Cove,andwithconstructionnow complete,there’s anarrow windowofopportunityto secureyourbrand-newapartment.The firstresidents aresetto move in by mid-lateMay2025,withonly threeofthe twenty-twoluxuryapartments available. The remarkablepopularityofthis final residential offeringunderscoresitsdesirability,showcasinga truly
WISH for a marvelous townhome with year-round lashings of sunshine, an address forty footsteps to the edge of Lake Weyba in one direction, and forty footsteps in the other direction to the sparkling shallows and boardwalk of the Noosa River, at the quiet end of Gympie Terrace? Here it is. And all yours.
Open the front door into the entry way. Look ahead. Admire the innate sense of gravitas and material sincerity with high ceilings, VJ features, and how brilliant light dances across beautiful Blackbutt flooring in the sizeable living space, whilst practicality, calmness and an affinity for neutrals underpin the chic aesthetic.
Full-width doors seemingly disappear, blurring the lines indoors out, to the expansive undercover dining albeit entertaining terrace, with the idyllic north-east facing aspect for every reason and season plus ceiling heaters for those cooler evenings.
Frameless glass fencing gives a totally unobstructed view of the glistening aqua pool with feature waterspout, whist also on this slightly lower sun worshipper’s terrace, is an area with custom seating and a fire pit. The totally private space for relaxing is landscaped with Alexandra and golden cane palms plus specially designed lighting adds a romantic glow.
The ultra contemporary L-shaped kitchen with w stone topped cabinetry including island breakfast bar, rattan pendants, pantry and pastel grey mosaic-effect wall, has all highend appliances aka the bells and whistles for culinary creations to suit every taste bud and whim, including the catch of the day!
Note the rattan giant clam shell-shaped pendant in the void as you head upstairs to the main sweet dream zone. In the north-east wing is the premier suite retreat with private terrace overlooking the garden and pool, raked VJ ceiling, wall of built-in robes, also a roomy ensuite with marble-hued wall tiles, white stone double basin-topped cabinetry and a spa bath. On the south-west side the bedroom has built-in robes and a terrace. Close by is a bathroom with a bathtub, similarly, styled to the ensuite, also a walk-in shower and single basin cabinetry. There’s also a media room, maybe a bedroom or study. You decide.
Downstairs is a light bright bedroom thanks to a wall of large paned glass and a verdant outlook. It has a built-in robe. Nearby is a powder room, also a laundry which leads to a storeroom. It is currently a dedicated cellar.
The location of Riverstone, a tandem style duplex of two townhomes, really is secondto-none. Forty metres away is the water’s edge, a boardwalk for delightful sunsets, watching activity on the river, casting a rod for a delicious feed of flathead, or walking a few steps further where it joins with Gympie Terrace and myriad well-known restaurants, cafes, bars, and take-outs beckon. There are jetties to catch the Noosa Ferry to Hastings
HOME ESSENTIALS
Street, leisure craft hire companies, shallow waters for safe swimming, and parallel to the river is the parkland is dotted with gazebos.
“Opportunities so close to the foreshore and in such a prestigious location are ultrarare,” explains Tom Offermann Real Estate marketing agent Nic Hunter. “This is the domain of the canny and on the wish list of many looking for the magical power of a lifestyle change or investment especially with a current STA approval by Noosa Council, in Australia’s favourite holiday destination.”
Insider Intel:
• Land Area: 322m2
• Internal Area: 175m2
• External Area: 38m2
• Pool: NE aspect; 2.4mx4m w feature waterspout
• Terraces: 3m x6.1m undercover dining w 2 overhead heaters; lower terrace 7mx6m w
fire pit & custom seating + landscaped illuminated garden incl Alexandra & golden cane palms fringing fence line adding privacy
• About: complete renovation 2020; front entry + side entrance from garage & laundry access main terrace & pool area; high ceilings; void w statement rattan clam pendant; blackbutt flooring; VJ feature ceilings & walls; louvres; living w mirrored upper wall & slide away doors; aircon/Bigass fans; powder room; laundry adjacent dedicated cellar; garage w storage + visitors parking
• Kitchen: L-shape w stone topped cabinetry incl 2.5m island breakfast bar; pantry; rattan pendants; dble sink; Hisense 3-door ice maker fridge; Technika 4-hob gas cooktop, oven & dishwasher; Samsung micro; paste grey mosaic-effect splashback/wall
• Bedrooms: 3 carpeted incl upstairs premier suite w raked VJ ceiling; wall of BIRs; private
terrace 1.2mx4.3m overlooking garden & pool; hear sound of water; roomy ensuite w marble hued wall tiles, white stone dbl basin topped cabinetry + spa bath; 2nd bedroom w BIR & terrace; bathroom w bathtub, walk-in shower & single basin cabinetry - styled as per premier ensuite; media room/bedroom/ study; downstairs 1 w BIR & wall w large paned glass & verdant outlook, BIR & powder room nearby
• Location: turn right 40m to Noosa River foreshore; turn left 40m to Lake Weyba; close to Gympie Terrace, Quamby Place, Noosa Village shopping precinct, transport links; Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach & Noosa National Park
Address: 2/10 Howard Street, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $3.45M Inspect: Saturday 26 April 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Contact: Nic Hunter 0421 785 512, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE
COVETED RIVERSIDE CLASSIC WHITE HOUSE
CLASSIC river-side residences, are like a coveted diamond - highly valued and much loved, especially when it’s a mere 40-metres to the foreshore, and contemporary iterations with splashes of understated yet timeless retro, pay homage to its romantic architectural style. The White House is a functional and family-friendly beauty, that shines with life.
From the whisper quiet cul-de-sac, the residence with American-style white clapboard exterior looks captivating. And for good reason much-admired. Open the double glass-paned front doors of the wide verandah into the foyer. Look ahead and marvel at the double-height coffered ceilings and architraves, deco-inspired light sconces and wood-burning fireplace in the capacious living room.
Thanks to French doors, natural light shadow dances over the beautiful oak flooring, and also open alfresco to the perfectly positioned undercover terrace, where entertaining poolside is de rigueur whatever the season.
What a lush oasis awaits sunseekers and families in the north-westerly back garden. There is a nod to Palm Springs with a giant Bahamas palm, manicured low maintenance plantings, jasmine-espaliered glass pool fencing and a pavilion with a fireplace. Or maybe it’s an outdoor room.
The dedicated dining room on the east side, has tiled flooring, distinctive conservatory-style ceiling and windows looking out to the jasmine garden, and terrace with huge potted plants, while adding a sense of theatre is a stupendous chandelier.
Retro rocks in the shaker-inspired white stone-topped royal-blue cabinetry including large island breakfast bar, brass lantern pendants, pressed metal ceiling, double farmhouse sinks, walk-in pantry plus store room, and high-end appliances such as a 900 Falcon gas cooktop with oven. Adjacent is a meals area, also a laundry with sink and integrated washer and dryer.
There are four-oversized bedrooms. In the north wing on the ground level is the premier king suite with walk-in and build-in robes. The ensuite has nickel tap ware, marble mosaic tiles, marble topped two-basin classic white cabinetry, large shower plus freestanding bathtub. The second bedroom with walk-in robe bathroom has a shower and single basin cabinetry.
Upstairs are two queen bedrooms. One opens to an undercover terrace with Noosa River views, has a walk-in robe, ensuite with single-basin cabinetry; and the other has built-in robes, two-basin cabinetry plus separate toilet and shower.
HOME ESSENTIALS
“This distinctively year-round cool, heart of class is a potential investment triumph,” enthuses Tom Offermann Real Estate marketing agent Rebeckah Offermann.
“It really is a much-coveted location in a quiet cul-de-sac several streets from Noosaville, just 40 metres to the Noosa River foreshore, and obviously much sought-after given the extraordinary building activity in the neighbourhood.
“Swim in the river, fish from a jetty, kayak to Lake Cootharaba, paddle board with the family and go boating to the Everglades. Walk to Gympie Terrace with its bevy of riverside cafes and restaurants, up-tempo bars and sassy boutiques or take a right turn to multiple offerings at the Noosa Marina – home of the Noosa Ferry. And the proximity to the Noosa Library, Noosa Leisure Centre, famous Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach and the Noosa National Park, is a definite bonus.”
Facts & Features:
• Land Area: 559m2
• Internal Area: 245m2
• External Area: 95m2
• Pool/Terraces: 2.7mx6m/6mx3.8m terrace/ outdoor room w fireplace & storage + auto awning; 4mx6m undercover terrace/pavilion
• About: American-style white clapboard timber exterior; front entry via verandah/terrace width of house front; dble glass paned front doors; high ceilings, coffers & architraves; french doors/plantation shutters; solid oak flooring; deco-inspired light sconces; aircon: ducted/split + fans
• Living/Dining: wood-burning fireplace/ conservatory-style sky lights, accesses 3.7mx4.3m terrace w huge potted plants; looks out to jasmine garden
• Kitchen/Laundry: Shaker-inspired white stone-topped royal-blue cabinetry incl 3m island breakfast bar; dble farmhouse sink; walk-in pantry + store room; pressed metal ceiling; Falcon 5-hob gas cooktop & oven; Miele dishwasher; Fisher&Paykel dble fridge; LG micro; brass lantern pendants; adjacent meals area; laundry w sink + integrated washer & dryer
• Bedrooms: 4 incl ground level premier king suite w WIR + BIR + ensuite w nickel tap ware + Noce & Bottocino marble mosaic tiles; marble topped 2-basin white classic cabinetry; large shower + freestanding bathtub; 2nd bedroom w WIR; bathroom w shower & marble topped single basin cabinetry; 2 queen upstairs; 1 w WIR ensuite w singlebasin cabinetry; opens to undercover terrace; 1 w BIRs; ensuite w dble basin cabinetry; sep toilet & shower
• Location: quiet cul-de-sac; 40m to Noosa River foreshore; walk to Gympie Terrace with
cafes, bars and boutiques, Noosa Marina, Noosa Library & Noosa Leisure Centre; short drive to Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach and the Noosa National Park; close to transport links & schools.
THE ALLURE OF SUNSHINE BY THE SEA
INTRODUCING ALLURE a dream beachside abode that certainly lives up to its name. Located in a precinct of Sunshine Beach often referred to by locals as the “golden triangle”, this exclusive duplex is nestled within a stone’s throw of the world-renowned white sands of Sunshine Beach and vibrant village eateries. It’s little wonder Belmore Terrace is considered a platinum address, highly sought after by discerning locals, national and international buyers alike.
Framed by a statement Pandanus, clever Chris Clout has etched his inimitable pedigree, design style and apply the name Allure on the façade note the timber and stainless-steel security gate seems to disappear into the wall to fully reveal translucent glass balustrades on the upper terrace, exposed timber batons and a conical-shaped roof.
The class act continues indoors. A pivoting glass-panelled timber door opens wide, staircase treads appear to be suspended, upstairs, it’s easy to be mesmerised by elegant albeit casual living spaces with custom Timber Art cabinetry.
Classic detailing and a fresh neutral palette coalesce with an abundance of light emanating from a terrace off the dining space, but primarily from sky lights. It bounces across the beautiful Blackbutt floors which in a seamless fashion, stretch to the north-easterly undercover terrace. Time to sigh and drink in those views of the Coral Sea.
Central to the upper level is the galley-style kitchen with expansive stone-topped benches and breakfast bar, plus every accoutrement to please a cook with the passion of Jamie Oliver.
Ocean views are also on show from the terrace of the master suite with its walk-in robe, marble bathroom and custom-made conical-shaped vanity basin.
Downstairs are two queen-size bedrooms which share a chic bathroom with a freestanding bathtub. Shrieking coastal cool is the bedroom with a walk-in robe and doors which slide away to show-off an undercover terrace, a dazzling pool and water feature on a slatetiled wall. It is semi surrounded by lawn and espaliered walls. Oh, and spiral staircase for those upstairs wishing to join the pool party.
A short stroll from the property takes you to the charming Sunshine village eateries, the stylish surf club, and the patrolled beach. Alternatively, head north to explore the national park and Alexandria Bay, with picturesque coastal walks leading to the vibrant Hastings Street in Noosa.
“Opportunities to acquire a property of this calibre in such a prime location are exceedingly rare.” enthuses Tom Offermann Real Estate’s Rob Spencer “ Don’t miss out on this chance to own a quality piece of real estate in one of Australia’s most prestigious beachside suburbs. Act now and enjoy the unmatched rewards of Noosa coastal living at its finest.”
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Property Features:
• House Size: 197m2
• Land Size: 206m2
• Pool: 2.5m x 6m w slate wall & water feature
• Chris Clout design; 2-level Duplex.
• Blackbutt timber floors.
• Elevated timber ceilings.
• Timber Art custom cabinetry, aircon/fans;
• Terrace off living room 2.8 x 5.2m;
• Master suite w walk-in robe, marble tiled ensuite,
• Custom conical-shaped vanity + terrace 3m x 3.5m;
Ground level;
• Queen bedroom w walk-in robe, access to pool/undercover terrace;
• Shared bathroom w freestanding oval bath;
• 3rd queen bedroom with built-in robe;
• Skylights garage w shelving; VJ-profile doors;
• Security door/gate/side fence, lovely cross ventilation on both levels.
Kitchen:
• Plantation shutters; galley-style w stonetopped benches incl 3m island/breakfast bar; 2-pac cabinetry w soft close drawers;
• Fisher & Paykel 3-door fridge w icemaker;
• Miele ovens x 2 cooktop
Exterior:
• Undercover terrace poolside 3m x 5.4m; lawn suitable for pets; espaliered gardens; spiral staircase
Location: 2/5-min walk to popular restaurants, cafes, bars & boutiques at Sunshine Beach village, Sunshine Beach Surf Club & patrolled beach; 5mins to Noosa National Park w walkway to Noosa Heads & Hastings Street via Alexandria Bay
Address: 1/20 Belmore Terrace, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $3.19M Inspect: Saturday 26 April 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM and Saturday 3 May 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Contact: Rob Spencer 0408 710 556, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE
2 bed | 2 bath | 1 car
- North-West facing for that winter sun
- Newly renovated complex with secure onsite parking
- Tastefully renovated with lift Access
- Strong holiday income and tax benefits
- Direct access to Hastings Street opposite main beach
Offers above $2.75Million considered
Shane McCauley 0403 646 930
Proudly Richardson&Wrench Noosa | 07 5447 4499
Frank Milat 0438 528 148
2 bed | 2 bath | 1 car
- Extensive river views and stunning sunsets
- Larger dual key, renovated apartment with 106m2 on title
- Strong holiday income with experienced on-site managers
- Smaller complex with access to beach, restaurants and cafés
- End top floor apartment with air conditioning throughout
Frank Milat 0438 528 148
CHARMING LIGHT FILLED GEM
NESTLED between Noosa’s Iconic Hastings Street and Noosa Junctions thriving village precinct, this Apartment is filled with character and charm.
Showcasing some contemporary elements, the apartment enjoys an abundance of natural light throughout the day. Presenting two sizeable bedrooms with built-in robes, the master includes a dedicated ensuite, with double shower and a good-sized main bathroom.
The kitchen offers ample bench and storage area, leading through to the dining & living, with space being no contention. Enjoy indoor to outdoor dining off your roomy balcony, with glimpse Noosa River views. Beautifully maintained throughout, it offers excellent scope to make it your own, with tasteful contemporary enhancements.
Situated in a cul-de-sac Street & only a few minutes’ walk to some of Noosa’s prestigious dining hot spots, high end boutiques and of course, Noosa Main Beach. Positioned within a small tightly held block of only 6 apartments and set on the ground floor.
Contact: Catherine Silveri 0435 803 337, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH NOOSA
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PREMIUM RESIDENCES, ENVIABLE POSITION
WITH exclusive water frontage and expansive, uninterrupted views over Lake Doonella, these architecturally designed residences blend effortless, contemporary luxury with seamless indoor-outdoor living to create the ultimate waterfront lifestyle, just moments from Tewantin Village. Perfect for those seeking a high-end, low-maintenance retreat-whether downsizing in style or simply embracing a laid-back coastal way of life.
As well as its coveted waterfront position, these properties are just a leisurely stroll to the charming Tewantin Village, where you’ll find all essential amenities, including Woolworths, medical services, and shopping, along with a vibrant selection of cafes, bars, and pubs. Also a short walk away, Noosa Marina offers access to the Noosa River Ferry, providing a scenic route to Hastings Street-Noosa’s premier boutique shopping and dining precinct.
Stunning, modern coastal interiors welcome you, each mirror-image property boasting crisp white interiors with organic timber accents, soaring, double-height ceilings and expansive use of glass that flood the interiors with natural light and showcase the views. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the open-plan layout flows through stacker doors to a covered alfresco deck, perfect for entertaining against a stunning waterfront backdrop. At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen is functional and stylish, featuring a sleek, stone-topped island, a generous walk-in pantry, extensive cabinetry, and high-end appliances.
Upstairs, the refined elegance continues with three beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with built-in robes and serviced by a stylish bathroom featuring a stone floating vanity and a contemporary LED mirror. The master suite is a true sanctuary, with soaring cathedral ceilings enhancing its sense of grandeur. An equally sophisticated ensuite adds to the luxury while stacking doors open to a private balconycapturing the gentle water breezes and offering an idyllic retreat for a morning coffee or evening nightcap while soaking in the tranquil views.
Adding to the lifestyle appeal, the sparkling pool is a private oasis framed by glass fencing for uninterrupted views as you unwind in the cool waters. Beyond, the fully fenced yard offers lush lawns and easy-care gardens sloping to the shoreline.
These exceptional homes embody effortless luxury, modern coastal elegance, and an unrivalled lifestyle.
GROUND LEVEL PROPERTY FEATURES
• Striking street presence with architectural timber screening
Contact: Luke Burton 0427 228 202, HARCOURTS PROPERTY CENTRE NOOSA
the $5m+ price tag, not to mentioned you don’t have a jetty to maintain or maintain a large house that you only use half of.
Architecturally designed home features a fully integrated kitchen with butler’s pantry, ducted and zoned air conditioning, security system, huge void with 2 large skylights, walls of glass and a beautiful view over Lake Doonella that will never be built out. On top of the high end finishes you’re a 2-minute walk to Tewantin Village and a 10 minute walk to Gympie Terrace. Located in the thriving suburb of Tewantin where you will benefit from the coming years of potential growth that has only just started in Tewantin.
balcony,
With exclusive water frontage and expansive, uninterrupted views over Lake Doonella, these architecturally designed residences blend effortless, contemporary luxury with seamless indoor-outdoor living to create the ultimate waterfront lifestyle, just moments from Tewantin Village. Perfect for those seeking a high-end, low-maintenance retreat-whether downsizing in style or simply embracing a laid-back coastal way of life.
As well as its coveted waterfront position, these properties are just a leisurely stroll to the charming Tewantin Village, where you’ll find all essential amenities, including Woolworths, medical services, and shopping, along with a vibrant selection of cafés, bars, and pubs. Also a short walk away, Noosa Marina offers access to the Noosa River
Ferry, providing a scenic route to Hastings Street-Noosa’s premier boutique shopping and dining precinct.
Stunning, modern coastal interiors welcome you, each mirror-image property boasting crisp white interiors with organic timber accents, soaring, double-height ceilings and expansive use of glass that flood the interiors with natural light and showcase the views. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the open-plan layout flows through stacker doors to a covered alfresco deck, perfect for entertaining against a stunning waterfront backdrop. At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen is functional and stylish, featuring a sleek, stone-topped island, a generous walk-in pantry, extensive cabinetry, and high-end appliances.
Doonella Street, TEWANTIN
Step into a world of refined executive coastal living with this beautifully designed residence, tucked away in a peaceful cul-de-sac just a short stroll from beautiful Mudjimba Beach. With a vibrant community, breathtaking coastline, and seamless access to all the best the Sunshine Coast has to offer, there’s never been a better time to call this slice of paradise home.
Beyond the ornate timber gates, discover a private oasis where soaring ceilings, French oak flooring, and expansive open-plan living spaces create a warm and inviting atmosphere. At its heart, the stunning gourmet kitchen seamlessly blends contemporary and coastal style, featuring a butler’s pantry, island bench, double SMEG ovens, induction cooktop, and elegant pendant lighting.
| Stunning executive home in a quiet cul-de-sac, just a short stroll from Mudjimba Beach
| Detached dual living option-ideal for extended family, guests, or extra income
| Seamless indoor-outdoor flow to alfresco entertaining with outdoor kitchen
| Heated pool, sundeck, and stone water feature in a private, landscaped setting
752/61 Noosa Springs Drive Noosa Heads
Recently renovated and designed for the Noosa lifestyle, situated on 868sqm, the property holds a scenic and private spot by the lake front.
This architectural masterpiece in the grounds of the coveted Noosa Springs Estate possesses the most envious far reaching views across Lake Weyba and beyond to Mount Coolum.
Featuring a crisp white colour palette inside and out this beautiful Noosa residence has been flawlessly softened by multiple arches, gentle curves and accents of a European island villa.
This lakefront grandeur certainly steals the limelight; let it steal your heart.
| Designer kitchen with rustic beams and micro-cement finishes
| Outdoor areas include a resort-style pool and expansive alfresco zones perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
| A rare offering that blends architectural beauty, privacy, and lifestyle in one of Noosa’s most coveted estates.
520/61 Noosa Springs Drive Noosa Heads
5 Bed | 3 Bath | 5 Car | Pool | 1,476m² | Offers Over $8.5M Considered Offers Over
| A home that exudes style, class, and grandeur, in immaculate condition.
| A cobbled driveway behind a secure electric gate.
| High-quality construction, with reinforced block work and concrete slabs.
| Beautiful finishes, including polished limestone, travertine, and blackwood parquetry floors, and hand-crafted wrought iron door handles.
| A huge private media room with a walk-in wine cellar.
| North-facing, with some of the Sunshine Coast’s most spectacular views, abundant wildlife, and kangaroos-even swans at your back door.
| Located in a safe, secure gated community, just a short buggy ride to Relish Restaurant and all the amenities: golf, gym, pool, tennis, pro shop, & day spa.
| A stunning gallery-style corridor, perfect for displaying art.
| Just 5 minutes to the Junction shopping precinct, 8 minutes to Hastings Street, and 30 minutes to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Open 26th of April 12:30 - 1:00pm
MODERN MASTERY BY ARCHITECT DAVID TEELAND
CONCEPTUALISED by local architect
David Teeland 97 Orient Drive was designed with generational intention, never to be sold. This intent is instantly evident, high quality finishes and designer fixtures, every detail hand selected for a forever home. Like all things in life, plans change…so a rare opportunity now presents itself.
Orientated carefully on an elevated coastal site with only one neighbouring property, this newly completed home is a study in architectural refinement.
Nestled in the gentle slope of Orient Drive, traces of the exterior are almost completely camouflaged from the street. It’s only when you step inside can you truly appreciate the full scale of the property.
From this moment, light and design take over. Burnished concrete floors ground the space, stretching beneath soaring ceilings, while expansive glass invites the northern sun to shape its interiors.
Cross flow living and dining adjoin with purpose, revealing a private entertaining terrace alongside the elevated pool; an intentional standout on a canvas of sand dunes and national park.
Organic surfaces are more than just a feature; they are sculptural, anchoring a kitchen designed for both performance and presence. Integrated European appliances disappear into custom joinery, while an impressive butler’s pantry ensures every detail is as functional as it is beautiful.
Accommodation is curated for both retreat and indulgence, with a guest bedroom, bathroom and overflow bunk room thoughtfully positioned on the ground level. Upstairs the arrangement has been reserved for family, with an impressive master suite and three additional bedrooms, while a second large living area provides a quiet counterpart to the home’s bold entertaining spaces downstairs. A dedicated home office, three exquisite oversized bathrooms and abundant custom storage continue the home’s commitment to considered design.
Floor to ceiling doors of 2.7m astonish even before you enter a room. The master suite reserves the right to impress with tranquil views across an Australian coastal landscape, completely protected and never to be built out. Add to this a lavish walk-in robe, generous ensuite and private balcony that delivers the sound of the ocean while soaking in the bath.
This home balances prestige living with modern mastery, where clean lines, rich textures, and spatial generosity create an effortless sense of luxury.
The Ultimate Beach House, Just Steps Away from the Sand
A short walk from the pristine sands of Sunshine Beach will take you to this expansive family home. Solidly built and beautifully presented, this stunning property would make the perfect permanent residence or beachside hideaway, the choice is all yours. Spread over multiple levels, the layout has been cleverly designed to offer room to spread out and relax while also taking full advantage of the shimmering ocean views. The open-plan kitchen, dining and family room resides on the upper level with banks of glass doors leading to the wrap-around balcony.
A true entertainer's dream, this effortless indoor-outdoor connection makes hosting guests a breeze as you listen to the waves crash to shore and admire the glorious outlook. Completing the extensive list of quality features is the functional laundry room, with storage, a double lock-up garage, a solar panel system and a sparkling swimming pool where you can rinse off after a day at the beach. Sunshine Beach's bustling Duke Street is only minutes from your new home, with shops, cafes and renowned restaurants to explore, and you can also walk to the vibrant Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club for a casual catch-up with friends.
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AUCTION
AGENTS
Mike Hay 0417 624 059
David Conolly 0438 259 956 Saturday 26 April On Site
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WHERE NATURE AND LUXURY ALIGN
POSITIONED perfectly between the pristine Noosa National Park and the tranquil waters of Lake Weyba, this exquisitely designed residence by Paul Clout Design and masterfully constructed by Clout Build offers a rare and elevated lifestyle opportunity with never-to-be-built-out views. With nature as your backdrop and craftsmanship at the forefront, this is coastal living at its absolute finest.
Just metres from the Lake Weyba boat ramp, launch your boat and meander through breathtaking local waterways, taking in spectacular scenery all the way to Noosa Main Beach and the Noosa River. This location offers a sense of privacy and escape while still being minutes from the vibrant heart of Noosa.
Completed in 2024, this architecturally crafted, resort-inspired home blends organic materials with cutting-edge functionality. A true sanctuary, the home features four spacious bedrooms—including a private master retreat with custom mirrored robes—plus a dedicated media room, home office, three designer bathrooms, and a powder room. Soaring 3-metre ceilings, French oak floorboards, wool carpets, American oak cabinetry, and natural stone benchtops create a palette of understated elegance and warmth throughout.
Indoor living flows effortlessly to the alfresco entertaining space, where you’ll find a built-in BBQ, curved tiled seating with custom cushions, and a sparkling magnesium pool and spa.
Surrounded by Travertine crazy paving, lush gardens, and Italian large-format tiles, this outdoor space is designed for both relaxation and celebration. Retractable wave shades, motorized screens, and bifold doors offer yearround flexibility and climate control.
This smart home is powered by a fully integrated Control4 system, offering centralised control of lighting, audio, security, spa, and the gas fireplace. Every detail has been carefully considered, from custom cabinetry and premium
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finishes to the 3.5-car garage providing ample storage for coastal living.
This is more than a home—it’s a statement of
Address: 155 Lake Weyba Dr, NOOSAVILLE Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Contact Agent Inspect: By Appointment
Contact: Rachel Sellman 0422 719 041, CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP
timeless design and elevated living, crafted by one of Australia’s most renowned luxury design and construction teams. A rare opportunity to
own a Paul Clout-designed masterpiece in one of Noosa’s most tightly held and naturally beautiful locations.
POTENTIAL, GROWTH AND A PASSIVE INCOME
1 Duke Road is a highly attractive property, ideal for anyone seeking a rural retreat with the potential for both residential living and diverse income opportunities. Whether you’re looking to work from home or invest in a property with long-term financial growth, this property offers exceptional value.
The residence is a modernized, comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, perfect as a family abode or rental property. Complementing the home is a large 180-square-meter shed, offering endless possibilities. Whether for storage, farming equipment, a workshop, or even a business space, the sheer size of the shed accommodates multiple uses. You could easily create a dedicated home office or business hub, completely separate from the main house, providing flexibility and convenience.
Key Features Include:
• $12,000 Annual Passive Income from Bishopp Billboard Rental
• Land Size: 19,131 m² (approx. 4.7 acres) –offering ample space for both residential and commercial use
• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms – spacious and
comfortable living
• Large 20m x 9m Shed (180m²) – perfect for a variety of purposes including storage, machinery, and business needs
• 22,500L Water Tank – essential for rural living, ensuring a reliable water supply
• Ozzi Kleen Wastewater System – an ecofriendly and sustainable waste management solution
• 3 Dams on the property – providing additional water resources
• Bore (No Pump Installed) – offering the potential for an independent water supply for domestic or agricultural purposes
• Separate Power Pole from neighbouring properties – ensuring independent electricity access
• Individually Metered House and Shed for Power – providing clear utility management and cost control
This property offers incredible versatility, combining the charm of rural living with numerous opportunities for income generation. Whether you’re looking to invest, create a business, or simply enjoy the space, 1 Duke Road has everything you need.
OPEN SATURDAY 11 - 11:30AM
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING 30 APRIL 2025
10 MOONBEAM CRES, CASTAWAYS BEACH
Tranquil Castaways Beach Retreat
This home effortlessly blends modern elegance with the peaceful atmosphere of beachside living. Located in a charming neighbourhood, this property offers the perfect escape, just a short walk from the golden sands of Castaways Beach and the crystal-clear waters of the Noosa coastline.
4 2 2 629m2
Upon entering, you'll be welcomed by a bright and airy open-plan living space that seamlessly merges style with practicality. The sleek, well-equipped kitchen with high-end appliances and plenty of storage flows into the dining and lounge areas, creating an inviting space for family time and entertaining guests.
20 COTTONWOOD COURT, NOOSA HEADS
Bold Testament to Visionary, Eco-Conscious Architecture
Designed by the celebrated architect Elizabeth WatsonBrown, this exciting home is located at the quiet end of Elysium’s most prestigious street and borders the renowned Noosa Springs Golf Course. From the moment you step inside, the home’s unique design resonates with creativity and sophistication, promising a lifestyle that inspires as much as it excites.
OPEN SATURDAY 12 - 12:30PM
PRICE: CONTACT AGENT
3 2 2 512m2
Upon entry, you are greeted by a grand foyer that flows effortlessly into an expansive living area, where soaring ceilings and an abundance of natural light create a sense of openness and airiness. The home's architecture is defined by striking black steel beams, towering glass sliders, and extrahigh French doors that invite the outside in, allowing the elements to fill the space with light and cool breezes.
LOCATED in a boutique complex on vibrant Gympie Terrace, this top floor apartment offers an exceptional lifestyle with pretty Noosa River views. Recently renovated and beautifully light filled, the north facing residence boasts a seamless open plan design, enhanced by wraparound balconies that invite you to relax and soak in the scenery. The central kitchen is a standout feature, equipped with sleek European appliances and designed for effortless entertaining.
The apartment comprises three generous bedrooms, including a master with a private ensuite, ensuring comfort and privacy. Including a secure lockup garage, this property offers both convenience and peace of mind.
Step outside and immerse yourself in Noosa’s sought after riverside lifestyle—stroll along picturesque walkways, enjoy a morning coffee at one of the many nearby cafes, or indulge in world class dining just moments from your doorstep. For those who love the water, the Noosa River offers endless activities, from kayaking and swimming to fishing or catching the ferry for a scenic ride.
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All this, just three minutes from Hastings Street and the iconic Noosa Main Beach, making this a rare opportunity to secure a premium apartment in one of Noosa’s most desirable locations.
Whether you’re looking for a permanent residence, a holiday escape, or an investment, this property is a must see.
FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE:
• Top floor living, north facing, Noosa River views
• Freshly renovated, light filled, kitchen with European appliances
• 3 bedrooms, ensuited master
• Open plan living with wraparound verandas
• Low Body Corporate fees, small boutique complex, LUG
• Walk to restaurants, cafes and shopping
• Meander walkways, throw in a line, catch the ferry
• Kayak the river, swim its sandy beaches
• 3 Minutes to Hasting Street and Noosa’s Main Beach
Contact: Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE
LAKESIDE LIVING IN NATURE’S WONDERLAND
WELCOME to laidback Boreen Point with its enviable village lifestyle and bounded by pristine Lake Cootharaba on 3 sides: ideal for sailing, wind surfing, SUP, fishing or simply relaxing.
Do you feel yourself being called to enjoy your chosen water sports, just meander along the sandy shores or explore nature’s wonderland in the local UNESCO Biosphere Reserve?
And you will be just 15 minutes drive from all amenities and professional services at the vibrant Tewantin Shopping Village, the Noosa Marina with restaurants, cafes and weekend markets, the RSL, hotel and entertainment venues. Or venture a little further to the internationally famous attractions along the Noosaville river foreshore and Noosa Heads Hastings Street, Main Beach and Noosa National Park.
Key property benefits you’ll love;
• Centrally located – stroll to all 3 lake foreshores
• This highest area attracts cooling lake breezes
• Easy access to ideal sailing etc on Lake Cootharaba and Sailing Club
• Your choice of boat ramps nearby; access Council jetty
• Easy stroll to the idyllic country style Apollonian Hotel (a nostalgic slice of history relocated to its present site)
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• 3 minute drive to Elanda Point modern restaurant, micro-brewery, glamping.
• Home with clever, flexible design features:
• 2 separate self-contained sections divided by a breezeway
• Single level building - all under one steel roof
• Each section consists of a very large bedroom, full kitchen (filtered water), bathroom, open plan living / dining space, patio
• Both sections excellently presented, updated throughout, professionally painted internally and externally
• Fully fenced private zone at the rear of the allotment
• Native trees and bird bath attracts gently singing birdlife.
Access to unique natural attractions:
• The local UNESCO Biosphere Reserve - home to 60 different ecosystems, approx 1365 species of plants, 700 species of native animals (49 are internationally significant) and 44&per-
cnt; of Australia’s birdlife diversity
• 3 minute drive to Elanda Point Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco Camp - glamping sites, unique local tours
• Great Sandy National Park, genuine everglades and Harry’s Hut
• Noosa Trail network through the area’s most beautiful environment
• Noosa River is the only system with its entire catchment protected in National Park. There is so much comfortable lifestyle on offer here – your early inspection will not disappoint.
Address: 20 Urangan Street, BOREEN POINT Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Offers Over $845,000 Considered Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am
Contact: Roger Omdahl 0412 043 880, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE
