Race for remission
By Abbey Cannan
After tragically losing her dad to brain cancer, Noosa local Sophia Marian, 21, is honouring Bruce by giving back to the foundations that helped her family during his final weeks.
Her best-friend Leila Jacob, 20, has been by her side the entire time, and now she’s helping raise funds by competing at Tatts Finke Desert Race in Alice Springs, which is classed as one of the toughest off-road events in the world.
So far, they’ve raised just over $1000, and they need the community’s help to reach their $20K target before the 460km race on 6 June.
Sophia said, “We’re honouring my dad, Bruce Marian, who passed away just 10 weeks after being diagnosed with terminal Glioblastoma. It is a highly aggressive type of brain tumour with no known cure.“
“My dad passed away on my birthday last year. That was something that a lot of people looked at me and they were like, ’How are you going to be able to deal with that?’ I said, ’Honestly, I couldn’t have been gifted with anything better. I’ll have him with me every year.’“
In her dad’s final weeks of his life, he was told to start ticking off his bucket list. With this, Bruce smiled and said, “I’ve been doing that my whole life”.
Sophia said his final days were full of music, food, beer, and ocean breezes — his kind of love. Having fulfilled his bucket list long before his passing has been something that inspired the girls.
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Funding locked in
By Margie Maccoll
After a two hour special meeting Noosa Council last week voted 5:2 in favour of continuing its funding of Tourism Noosa (TN) with a one-year agreement reducing its annual payment from $2.5m to $2m, the transfer of events management and funding from TN to Council, the inclusion of a roadmap guiding future operations and new KPIs related to identifying new revenue sources.
Everyone agreed TN was a well respected, highly successful tourism marketing organisation though the meeting acknowledged the community had mixed opinions on council’s continued funding of TN and held concerns about Noosa’s over-tourism and traffic congestion.
Only Crs Tom Wegener and Nicola Wilson voted against supporting the agreement and raised issues on council’s finances and shortfall on strategic direction.
Cr Wegener described council’s situation as a “financial bind“ an did not believe and agreement to pay TN $2m was “financially responsible“.
“We’ve just been through numerous financial meetings doing the budget,“ he said.
“We’ve painted ourselves into a budget corner. We should have raised rates two years ago and last year and now we are in a bad spot and I think it is just terrible financial management to be paying $2m to TN when we know what’s going
to come ahead of us with rates so I cannot support this.
“What would happen if we didn’t support TN?,“ he asked.
“Well, TN is a very strong organisation. They have a great board. They have a substantial membership. They get grants. They’re a fine organisation with enormous history that we all respect and love.“
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Noosa local Sophia Marian and her best-friend, Leila Jacob, who will be competing at Tatts Finke Desert Race. (Abbey Cannan: 477080)
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Landcare nominees
The 2025 Noosa Queensland Day Awards are all about honouring our generous-spirited local volunteers and recognising the incredible difference their efforts make to our community.
There are dozens of deserving nominees who will be honoured at Sandy Bolton MP’s Queensland Day ceremony at The J on Friday 6 June.
In this article, we put two of those nominees in the spotlight – Geoff Black and Nancy Dittrich from Noosa & District Landcare Group (NDLG).
Geoff Black has been a stalwart of the NDLG since its inception in the early 1990s and has been the organisation’s secretary for more than 10 years. With an extensive background in land and community development and natural resource management, he has volunteered his time for the past 30 years to conserve Noosa’s natural beauty for future generations.
“Geoff is the man working away silently in the background, never asking for recognition or accolades,” said newly appointed general manager Sharon Wright.
“We want to change that this year, by having his incredible contributions recognised not only for Noosa Landcare, but also for the work he has done in the ecological and natural resource management space across the Noosa state electorate.”
Meanwhile, Nancy Dittrich has been volunteering in the NDLG’s Riparian Nursery for more than 20 years. As a spritely octogenarian, Nancy leads a cracking team of ladies at the Potters Club. Recently they announced that they beat their record, potting over 1,830 plants in just over three hours.
Nancy and her team’s contribution remains vital to revegetation efforts across the Noosa state electorate, with NDLG planting more than 107,000 trees in the past two years.
“There is no messing with Nancy and her team of leading ladies,” Ms Wright said.
“They mean business but also enjoy sitting down to a lovely cup of tea and a chat after a long morning getting their hands dirty. We would like to thank Nancy for her incredible contribution to Noosa Landcare over the last two decades. She is a true natural treasure!”
To learn more about Noosa & District Landcare and to find out how you can become involved, visit noosalandcare.org/
The Noosa Electorate Queensland Day awards are an initiative of Noosa MP Sandy Bolton with sponsorship support from Noosa Today and Cooroy RSL.
All local community groups can nominate, until 12pm on 19 May up to two individuals who have not received a Noosa Queensland Day Award before and have volunteered their time or provided pro-bono services for a minimum of two years within the Noosa state electorate.
To complete an online nomination, visit sandybolton.com/qld-day-awards. Hard copies of nomination forms can be downloaded from this link and are also available from Sandy Bolton’s office at Suite CB05, 28 Eenie Creek Rd, Noosaville, across the carpark from the Ampol Noosa Civic petrol station or by calling 5319 3100.
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With $2.5 million in state government funding on the table for an upgrade of Noosa River recreational boating facilities there’s a possibility local boaties will have some of the improvements to boat ramps and trailer parking that they have been calling for over the past few years.
At council’s meeting this week council officers spoke about the possibility of progress in the near future at least on design work at Noosa Woods Jetty, Noosaville Boat Ramp and the Hilton Esplanade Tewantin (Doonella Bridge) boat ramp. There’s still a few questions to be answered on the confirmation of the funding from MSQ, such as whether council can use it to upgrade onshore facilities and not just on-water facilities, which would be the usual scope for MSQ activities, and if council or state government would direct where the funds would be used.
The meeting heard there are 36 allocated parking spaces in Noosa with 5000 trailer boats so those trailer boats won’t be disappearing from parking in residential streets any time soon.
- Margaret Maccoll
Queensland Day Award nominee Nancy Dittrich and Noosa & District Landcare general manager Sharon Wright.
Sunshine Coast takes on DV
By Abbey Cannan
The Sunshine Coast community marched for Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month before gathering for a candlelight vigil at Cotton Tree Park in Maroochydore on Wednesday 7 May.
This year’s theme is Don’t Stand By - Stand Up!.
Anti-domestic violence advocate-survivor Jas Rawlinson said, “I stand here as a survivor myself and I think any opportunity to bring the community together to talk about these issues is so important. And to send a message to anyone out there that feels alone, that they’re not.“
“...Even people that are maybe walking by as well, and seeing what’s going on tonight, they might stop and listen, and they might hear something that they really needed to hear today.“
Jas said awareness was important but more action was needed to match it.
“We definitely need to see more action in terms of the way that domestic violence is treated in the court systems,“ she said.
“We’ve seen so many homicides lately where the perpetrator already had a long outstanding history of violence, and it should have been dealt with swiftly in the beginning before it got to this stage.
“I think it’s also really important for to bring awareness to the fact that we do have the new coercive control laws coming in very soon here in Queensland, and I’m hoping that will be another step in the right direction, in terms of action being taken early by our legal system, to stop these horrendous acts before they continue on.“
DV Safe Phone began in 2020 as a mission for Sunshine Coast local Ashton Wood, and five years later it has turned into a national movement.
He was originally shocked to learn that more than 2 million Australians are impacted by domestic violence – and that abusers often destroy,
monitor or confiscate victims’ phones.
DV Safe Phones founder Ashton Wood said, “People all over Australia donate their phones to us. So far, we’ve given out 12,000 phones. That’s 12,000 lives saved or protected with a safe phone.“
“People can go to our website and there’s a map of Australia with all of the locations, and there’s hundreds here in Queensland.“
Centacare Sunshine Coast area manager Adam Beck said the march and vigil was an act of remembrance for the lives lost to domestic and family violence across Australia over the
past year.
“From 26 May 2025, coercive control will be a criminal offence in Queensland, so it is important the community understands that domestic violence is not only physical abuse but can also be a form of social entrapment,“ he said.
“Understanding the dynamics of coercive control helps people appreciate the complexities and challenges associated with trying to leave an abusive relationship as well as the severe, longterm impacts for victim survivors exposed to this form of abuse.”
Noosa Ferry & Cruise launches new accessible vessel
Noosa Ferry has announced the official launch of its newest vessel, HV Stillwater – a boutique, hybrid-powered catamaran, delivering an unmatched blend of environmental innovation, accessibility, and laid-back luxury on the Noosa River.
Proudly supported by the Queensland Government’s Accessible Tourism Elevate Fund, Environment and Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said the new vessel marked a significant milestone in making tourism accessible for all.
“The HV Stillwater is setting a new standard for inclusive tourism in Queensland, offering the chance for everyone to explore the natural beauty of the Noosa River in comfort and style without damaging our waterways,“ Andrew said.
“With the help of the Accessible Tourism Elevate Fund, we’re removing barriers and creating opportunities for both locals and visitors, helping to attract a wider range of travellers to our region and strengthening Queensland’s position as a leader in inclusive and sustainable tourism.”
This commitment to accessibility is matched
by Stillwater’s advanced hybrid-electric propulsion system, creating a peaceful and eco-conscious cruising experience that aligns with the region’s strong environmental values.
Noosa Ferry & Cruise co-owner David Stielow said, “We are incredibly proud to welcome Stillwater to our fleet.”
“This vessel represents a new chapter for us—one where sustainability, accessibility, and elegance come together to offer a truly special experience on the Noosa River.”
Built locally in Noosa and crafted with a boutique feel, HV Stillwater features bespoke finishes, comfortable lounge-style seating, and panoramic views that invite guests to relax and connect with the surrounding beauty.
Whether enjoying a scenic sunset, an afternoon cruise, or private charter, Stillwater offers a uniquely refined way to cruise the Noosa River.
HV Stillwater has started operations with her official launch event on Wednesday 14 May at the Noosa Marina, Tewantin.
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HV Stillwater features comfortable lounge-style seating. (Supplied)
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli (right) joins the march. (Supplied)
Zonta says no to violence against women.
A candlelight vigil was held in Maroochydore.
Attendees at the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month March.
50 years of meals’ service
By Margie Maccoll
It’s been 50 years since Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels dished out their first community meals, cooked, at the time, by volunteers and ladled out of pots carried in the back of the car to clients who collected them in their own bowls and containers.
Their first premises was a small building beside Noosa River on Hilton Terrace that regularly flooded at high tide.
At their Noosaville base to mark their milestone on 7 May, Noosa Meals on Wheels’ Jo Cunningham-Pettet said the organisation, that now prepares and home delivers about 400 meals to clients across Noosa each week from its commercial kitchen, was “a lot better organised now“.
More than 100 volunteers help to cook and clean and deliver the meals that provide not only nutrition but a lifeline for many clients.
Jo thanked the wonderful volunteers and staff without whom the organisation wouldn’t exist and for the care they provide to clients.
“You’re the only people the clients see sometimes. The clients are stuck and they see nobody. They just sit in front of the TV all day. You are the guys who keep them sane and make sure they’re OK and if you see they’re crook you come back and tell Sharran and she gets hold of their family member or, if needs be, we’ve called the ambulance on occasion.
“That’s the important difference of Meals on Wheels. We’re not a drop and go service. We’re a go and check on you service.
“We have found two or three clients like that. One guy was there all weekend until the driver found him on Monday. It sounds dramatic but it can be the difference between life and death.“
Queensland Meals on Wheels chief executive officer Evan Hill travelled from Brisbane to congratulate the Noosa service, describing the five decades as “an amazing period of longevity of an organisation that’s so long serving the community“.
“Think about over those years the amount of interactions that have been made with each delivery and the amount of lives across Tewantin
Noosa that have been touched,“ he said.
“Today is a day to celebrate.“
Evan spoke about the challenges ahead for the organisation that from 1 July will be covered by the Aged Care Act for the first time.
“It is built around lifting the standard of care for older people,“ he said.
“It is in itself a good thing. It’ll mean a range of changes these organisations will have to navigate through. There’s a code of conduct. It’s compulsory the volunteers are trained in this code and for breaching the code there’s a penalty. They’re
good things because they lift the standard of care for the community but for these small organisations they’re additional work and challenges for people who are already working pretty hard for no income.“
Among those volunteers is one of their longest serving helpers Jerry Griffiths who for the past 16 years has worked in various roles in the Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels kitchen.
“I think everyone of our age should be involved in doing some sort of volunteering,“ Jerry said.
“It’s just absolutely critical that people do and yet it’s a problem getting younger people because they’re still involved in their families and their businesses.
“When you do get to the situation where you’ve hung up your spurs and you’ve really got nothing on your time only your personal requirements I think everybody should be doing something, and I shall continue to do it until I can’t.
“You meet an interesting array of people. You get a certain glow out of giving back to the community.“
Jerry took pride in the meals produced which he described as being of “a very good standard“ and said one the advantages of the organisation was its ability to handle people’s diverse dietary requirements.
Jo was keen for the community to know that Meals on Wheels are not just for the old people, but available for anyone to purchase.
Residents can view the menu online and select what they want to be delivered to their home, with discounts available to eligible clients.
“Anyone can choose what they want,“ Jo said.
“It’s all individually charged. On the discount rate main meals are $9, without the subsidy it’s $13 and home delivered. Everything comes down to choice“.
For more information or to place an order, visit mealsonwheels-tewantin-noosa.org.au
The Wave plans to ‘revolutionise’ travel
The State Government has briefed the construction industry and stakeholders on how they can play a part in the delivery of The Wave, a landmark public transport project set to revolutionise travel across the Sunshine Coast.
The Wave - which forms a key legacy component of the Sunshine Coast’s 2032 Delivery Plan - encompasses an integrated public transport solution featuring heavy passenger rail and metro-style services.
Stage 1 of The Wave is approximately 19 kilometres of new dual-track rail line from Beerwah to Caloundra and will include two new stations at Bells Creek (Aura) and Caloundra, and a major upgrade for Beerwah station.
Two new stations at Aroona and Birtinya and a further seven kilometres of rail line will be delivered in Stage 2 from Caloundra to Birtinya.
The Wave will roll through the Sunshine Coast, with heavy passenger rail from Beerwah to Birtinya, then metro to the Sunshine Coast Airport with stations at Mountain Creek and Maroochydore.
Passengers will be able to ride The Wave, with seamless transitions between stations.
Procurement for Stage 1 of The Wave is well underway and applications for Registrations of Interest for contractors that are interested in leading construction of Stage 2 are currently open.
The Mooloolah River Interchange will also be delivered to facilitate The Wave, and clear traffic congestion from the well-known bottleneck, after years of delays and funding cuts under Labor.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent
Mickelberg said the briefing marked another important milestone in moving from planning to delivery.
“The Wave will take passengers further than ever before. It will not only enhance connectivity and reduce travel times but also create good jobs and long-term opportunities for local businesses,“ Mr Mickelberg said.
“Industry expertise will be a driving force behind this project, and we welcome their involvement and insight into delivering this critical transport infrastructure.
“Developing world-class infrastructure isn’t a solo effort – it’s about partnerships. By working with industry, we can deliver the transport network needed to support the Sunshine Coast community long after the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg.
Meals on Wheels Qld CEO Evan Hill, Noosa Meals on Wheels’ Jo Cunningham-Pettet and volunteer Jerry Griffiths in their Noosa kitchen. (Rob Maccoll)
Noosa girls doing it for dad
From page 1
“Leila actually only got into dirt biking about six months ago,“ Sophia said, “We were on a camping trip and she was like, ’How cool would be to get a dirt bike?’ And then two days later she bought the dirt bike. Now, she’s racing in one of the world’s hardest enduro races.
“She’s been told that she won’t be able to do this race and she’s got that motive to prove people wrong.“
Despite knowing what the future held for him, Bruce sat with zero regrets in his life, and sought ways to help others battling the same thing.
“When he was actually diagnosed with it, the first thing he thought of was, ’How can we make this easier for other people?’ And it just shook the whole family,“ Sophia said.
To honour her dad’s legacy, the money raised will be distributed amongst Ambulance Wish QLD (AWQ), Katie Rose Cottage, Palliative Care QLD, and Queensland Rural, Regional, and Remote Cancer Network.
“We ended up caring for dad at home ourselves, but Katie Rose kept a spot open for him,“ Sophia said.
“They actually can’t open up a spot for longer than like two days, but they had it open for him for about a week for us to go in there. My Pop (grandpa) passed away and was in Katie Rose hospice as well. They’re a beautiful community foundation and we just wanted to give back to them.
“AWQ gave my dad his last beach day. They give patients that have life ending illnesses their last wish, and dad’s last wish was to go down to the beach. So, they organised everything for us and they gave us a beautiful last day down there for dad.“
May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month. This fundraiser is for every family facing this fight and feeling alone.
“Awareness changes lives. Access saves them. Let’s do more. This community deserves it,“ Sophia said.
To donate today visit the ’Let’s go grey in May together’ page on GoFundMe at shorturl.at/ pL3bQ
Sophia Marian with her dad Bruce, who she sadly lost to brain cancer.
Leila Jacob will be competing on her dirt bike at Tatts Finke Desert Race to raise funds. (Supplied)
Sophia will be continuing the legacy of her dad, Bruce Marian.
Leila Jacob. Leila and Sophia at Noosa Main Beach.
Sophia Marian.
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Nearly 200 local women enjoyed an afternoon of amazing food and entertainment while raising more than $53,000 at the second annual BLOOMED for Bloomhill Mother’s Day fundraising lunch at Palm Creek Estate in Yandina last Friday.
The event is undertaken by sisters-in-law Melanie and Maritza Barone who set a goal of raising enough funds to increase nursing staff at Bloomhill Cancer Care.
“Last year’s event raised $30,000 and we felt we could do even better this year by securing a larger venue to hold more guests as well as attracting seventeen generous sponsors who helped to offset some of the event costs,” Maritza said.
“The end result was nothing short of amazing. Best of all, everyone had a fantastic time while supporting the great work which Bloomhill undertakes in our community.“
The event is inspired by Melanie’s mother, Maria, who passed away from cancer in 2023.
“I think mum would be super proud of what we have achieved with this event. It’s a great day and we’ve worked hard to ensure our guests want to come back each year because it’s a lot of fun and we all get to support a super important charity like Bloomhill,” Melanie said.
“Mum found great comfort in the complementary therapies similar to those that Bloomhill offers so this event is our way of honouring her memory while helping ensure other local families receive that same level of comfort and support.
Bloomhill general manager Mervat Quirke said she was thrilled with the ongoing support from this event.
“Once again Maritza and Melanie have pulled off a fantastic event which reflects everything which is great about Bloomhill. Guests had a great time, the venue was spectacular and the food was second to none. We receive no ongoing Government funding so events like BLOOMED for Bloomhill are vital to help continue our work. This event has helped to secure funding to increase our nursing staff which will be a vital
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Nearly 200 local women enjoyed an afternoon of amazing food and entertainment.
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Tourism Noosa agreement
Noosa councillor Amelia Lorentson
Tourism Noosa was established over 20 years ago, when Noosa was a quiet, seasonal town whose economy largely relied on school holidays. Its purpose was clear: bring in events, attract visitors outside peak periods, and build a stronger, yearround economy.
It costs $2.5 million a year to market Noosa. That funding has always come from the same source—our commercial, industrial, and shortstay accommodation businesses. Residential households do not fund Tourism Noosa.
But Noosa has changed. We are no longer a sleepy beach town. Our population has grown, our pressures have increased, and our priorities have evolved. It’s time to take a fresh look at how Tourism Noosa operates, how it’s funded, and— most importantly—how our decisions affect not just local businesses, but also the people who call Noosa home.
Mycommitmenttothiscommunityhasalways been simple: transparency and value for money. Every dollar of public funding must be accounted for. Every decision we make must deliver measurable benefit to the people who live and work here.
That’s why, at the recent Council meeting to approve a 12-month, $2 million transition agreement with Tourism Noosa, I supported the staff recommendation—but not without conditions. This was not a vote for the status quo. It was a vote for reform, oversight, and accountability.
I moved a series of amendments to ensure this funding is used responsibly and with transparency.
First, I requested that the CEO provide a report to Council outlining the finalised agreement with Tourism Noosa. This should include any additional KPIs, the agreed roadmap, and a breakdown of event sponsorship costs—including operational and staffing impacts. This isn’t about red tape. It’s about ensuring the community understands how public funds are being used.
Second, I called for meaningful consultation—not just with tourism operators, hoteliers, event organisers, and retailers whose businesses fund this work, but also with residents who are directly affected by tourism in their daily lives.
Third, I called for benchmarking. We can’t evaluate Tourism Noosa’s performance in iso-
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The report before Council (imo) didn’t go far enough. It lacked clearly defined structural alternatives for Council or the community to evaluate. That’s why I argued we must put two well-developed future models on the table for public consideration.
As I said in the meeting:
“The community is asking the right questions— questions we can no longer afford to ignore:
Is $2.5 million too much?
Are staffing levels appropriate for a $3 million organisation?
Are we getting the best value for every ratepayer dollar?
Is Tourism Noosa aligned with the values and expectations of our community?
And most importantly—is it fit for the future?
The current model may have served us well once—but it may no longer be delivering what this community expects.
Every Council department is being asked to find savings. Every public dollar is under pressure. And every organisation receiving public funds—regardless of where that money comes from—must be held to the same standard of scrutiny and accountability.
We are not here to protect the status quo. We are here to manage public funds with integrity, to make tough decisions, and to balance the needs of our tourism sector with the expectations of our
community.
We need to be thinking about new structures—not defaulting to the same.
Retaining the current structure until the Destination Management Plan is complete may be the only formal option on the table right now—but it is not ideal. It falls short of the bold, decisive leadership this community expects.
Do I think the report went far enough? No. In my opinion, it fails to address the ongoing concerns about financial efficiency and the longterm direction of tourism management in Noosa.
We owe this community a proper review of Tourism Noosa’s structure—not to dismantle it, but to future-proof it. We need a model that is leaner, more transparent, and firmly aligned with Noosa’s long-term vision. A model that delivers real value, draws on expert capability, and reduces unnecessary overhead.”
As I said during the meeting:
“This funding may not come from residential households—but it is still public money. And no matter the source, it must meet the same standards of transparency, accountability, and return on investment as every other dollar we spend.”
The community deserves more than delay. It deserves leadership. And it deserves a tourism model that is modern, efficient, and aligned with Noosa’s values—because that’s the only way we protect what makes this place so special.
(Note: The majority supported the staff recommendation, 5:2)
(Please note this is my personal opinion and does not represent the position of Noosa Council.)
Cr Amelia Lorentson. (Supplied)
Shorebirds need protection
By Margie Maccoll
The quiet, unassuming, often solitary nature of our shorebirds belies both the incredible abilities of some to migrate extraordinary distances to our shores and their need for our help for their continued survival.
Noosa is home to resident shorebirds that breed and live on our coast, some migrating domestically within Australia, and international migratory shorebirds that fly up to 13,000km each way each year from the Arctic tundra of Alaska, Siberia, China and Russia where they breed, to feed at our wetlands.
Sunshine Coast Council’s Coastal Conservation and Planning team leader Simone Bosshard spoke about the shorebirds that include many threatened species, at Noosa Parks Association’s Friday forum last month.
“There are a lot of people who don’t know what shorebirds are or that they even exist,“ Simone said.
“They’re not very obvious. They sit on the sandbank and are hard to see. They can be easily missed. It doesn’t help if you’re trying to raise awareness of them with the public. People think there are no shorebirds here.“
Shorebird populations have declined by 80 per cent in the past 30 years.
Their biggest challenges are habitat loss and climate change. In Noosa the shorebirds that breed and feed on beaches and mudflats face disturbance mainly from people involved in activities including 4WDs, kayaking, jet skis, dog walking.
Regular disturbances threaten the survival of chicks and the ability of migrating birds to feed enough to survive their long flights. If they are disturbed too frequently they will abandon the habitat.
the migration. They can shrink organs they don’t need. They shrink leg muscles, They shrink their stomachs and intestines because they won’t be feeding. They grow their heart and wing muscles. On the migration they can sleep in half their brain, the other half keeps them going.“
Most of them will stopover on the way with their most important stopover in the Yellow Sea tidal areas between China and Korea, but developments in the region have greatly reduced the habitat, she said.
“While here their life is determined by the tide on the intertidal banks, estuaries and some on rocks. They feed when banks are exposed and sit and rest away from predators during high tides. They are well camouflaged but are vulnerable especially during high tide. They have to eat about a third of their body weight every day. Different species have different shaped bills specialised for their food and avoids competition for food.
“When in the Arctic they change their lifestyle. There it’s cold, they live in vegetation and eat insects. They time their arrival for when snow melts, creating pools containing an explosion of insects that the chicks feed on.“
Simone said climate change had led to changes in the timing of snow melts, the arrival of the insects and impacted their breeding cycle.
Disturbance is something we can do something about, Simone said.
If disturbed birds have to constantly fly off they can’t build up reserves for migration.
Simone said for the long haul migrators being only 10 per cent underweight, means the shorebird may survive migration but won’t have
Some domestic shorebirds nest on local beaches and islands. Their exposure in these areas leaves the chicks really vulnerable to predators, climate conditions and even being trampled by people. If parents see anything as a predator, they move away from the chick to attract the predator, leaving chicks very vulnerable, Simone said.
enough energy to breed. If it’s 20 per cent underweight it won’t survive migration. In terms of tiny shorebirds 20 per cent may be only 5gm.
Simone said the long migration is an enormous effort for the shorebirds.
They can’t soar, they can’t land on the water, they have to flap their wings all the way, she said.
“To survive migration shorebirds change their bodies, they have these adaptations to survive
Through education, awareness and restrictions Simone aims to improve the survival of our shorebirds and explain the need for people to learn to share the environment, particularly in the shorebirds two main habitats in the Noosa river and Pumicestone passage where they depend on the estuaries, mudflats and sandbanks.
Simone said a Shorebird conservation program had been developed which she was trying to get endorsed.
The regional plan is to support recovery and ecological sustainability of shorebirds across their range, by reducing threats, protecting habitat and education, she said.
Shark mysteries explained
It’s a well-known fact that bull sharks are present in the river systems of Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, but their numbers and movement have always been a mystery.
At the next Friday Environment Forum, Dr Bonnie Holmes from the University of the Sunshine Coast will clarify fact from fiction surrounding the ecology of bull sharks based on the current research of the Sunshine Coast Bull Shark Program.
Dr Holmes’ research focuses on the biology and ecology of large sharks and fish. She has specialised in using techniques such as satellite telemetry to understand and answer complex questions about how these species use their habitat in time and space. She also has an interest in population genetics and has undertaken behaviour ecology work on a diversity of keystone species marine species, ranging from teleost fishes to marine mammals.
The research has been important for improving the sustainability of species management, as well as understanding food web ecology and the impact of humans upon it. Currently, as a Senior Lecturer in Animal Ecology, Dr Holmes has both PhD and Honours students working on shark and fish biology, ecology and genetics. Come along to Friday Forum on May 23 to find out more about bull sharks, their movement, breeding areas and importance to our local habitats. Everyone is welcome at the forum at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville which starts at 10.30am with morning tea available from 10-10.25am. Entry is $5 by tap and go at the door which includes morning tea/coffee. Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.
• For more info: Friday Environment ForumNoosa Parks Association Inc.
Pacific golden plover. (Simone Bosshard)
Make a splash this winter
Looking for a way to stay active, refreshed, and healthy this winter?
Noosa Aquatic Centre has you covered with its fantastic off-peak sale, running from 1 May to 30 September.
Take advantage of the quietest hours of the day with discounted swim passes designed to make wellness more accessible. During off-peak times from 10:30am to 2:30pm, you can grab a 10 visit concession swim pass for just $42.50 or a 10 visit adult swim pass for $52.50—great value for
locals looking to maintain their fitness without the crowds.
But there’s so much more on offer than just lap swimming! The centre boasts:
• 16 aqua classes per week for low-impact, highenergy workouts.
• 11 adult swim squad sessions weekly, perfect for improving endurance and technique.
• 11 circuit training classes to get your heart pumping.
• 15 wellness classes weekly, including yoga and pilates to relax and reset.
Families are well catered for too, with learn to swim programs available from fix months to adults, and a teen gym running after school on weekdays. Parents of younger children can take advantage of the creche, open weekdays from 8.30–11am for ages six months to 10 years.
Fuel up or unwind at the Poolside Cafe, open from 6am to 5pm on weekdays and 7am to 4pm on weekends, and don’t forget the centre is
proudly home to the Noosa Swim, Noosa Masters, Noosa Tri and Noosa Waterpolo Clubs, nurturing local talent year-round.
Whether you’re aiming to swim, train, unwind, or socialise, Noosa Aquatic Centre is the place to be this season - especially off-peak, when the winter sun is gentler and far more comfortable than the harsh summer heat.
Phone (07) 5448 0288 for more information, 6 Girraween Crt Sunshine Beach.
Noosa Aquatic Centre is the place to be this season.
Try yoga or pilates to relax and reset. (Supplied)
The Guide
PICK OF THE WEEK
MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA
10, Sunday, 7pm
Usually when plating up dishes for the MasterChefjudges, a cracked crispbread, smouldering s’more or bubbling broth would be cause for concern – but in tonight’s elimination challenge, it’s the name of the game. Judges Jean-Christophe Novelli, Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow and Sofia Levin want to see the bottom two teams from the French service challenge showcase their very best tableside theatre tricks. Novelli gets things started with a fiery crêpes suzette demonstration, Allen reveals his salt-baked mud crab and Yeow presents her intricate and elegant thousand-cut tofu lily. With 75 minutes and an open pantry, the contestants race to create their own showstoppers – or risk going home.
CALL THE MIDWIFE
ABC TV, Saturday, 7.30pm
This popular period drama follows a group of midwives and nuns working in the East End of London – initially set in the late 1950s, the series has now stretched into the 1960s and 1970s. Delving into the happenings of the neighbourhood of Poplar, it weaves historical events into the narrative while focusing on the personal lives of the sisters and medical staff. Series 13 is set in 1969. Tonight’s double episode sees Reggie (Daniel Laurie) back home and helping Fred (Cliff Parisi, pictured, right with Laurie) in the garden, while Violet (Annabelle Apsion) runs for mayor. Then, everyone is excited about the moon landing and the Nonnatus House television set is in high demand.
Friday, May 16
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LIVING BLACK NITV, Monday, 8.30pm
Aussie pop music duo Shakaya stormed the charts with their debut single “Stop Calling Me” in 2002, a hit which earned an ARIA nomination and took trailblazing First Nations singer-songwriters Simone Stacey (pictured) and Naomi Wenitong around the world – touring with Destiny’s Child, Usher, Kylie Minogue and Human Nature. Stacey sits down with Karla Grant for an intimate interview about her life and career – the highs and lows of Shakaya’s whirlwind rise to fame, the domestic violence that changed her life and why she has now dedicated her considerable talents to helping atrisk Indigenous youth in Far North Queensland find their voice. It’s an inspiring, extraordinary chat.
TRAIN RESCUE DOWN UNDER 7mate, Tuesday, 8pm
Sure to pique the curiosity of fans of RailroadAustralia, OutbackTruckers or RoadTrainAdventures, this new factual series follows the mechanics, welders and electricians who keep the country’s trains running. Jumping into action at a moment’s notice, these dedicated teams are on call 24/7 to repair all manner of mechanical mishaps. Tonight, The Ghan’s crew (including engineer Patrick, pictured) is under the pump in Adelaide, where Australia’s most iconic train is in urgent need of new bogies (or wheelsets). Meanwhile, in Brisbane, a routine job turns into a time-consuming challenge. It’s a fascinating insight into what happens when things go off the rails.
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (Final, R) 11.10 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Madl, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 3.00 House Of Games. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Final, PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Sherwood. (Final, Mlv) The Sparrows are on the warpath. 9.30 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
10.05 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 10.35 Big Boys. (Mls, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.20 Father Brown. (PGa, R)
12.05 Mayfair Witches. (Mal, R) 12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 10.55 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Military Strongholds. (PG, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (al) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 6. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Eurovision: Access All Areas. (M) Catch all the behind-the-scenes action. 10.00 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Seahouses – Les Ferdinand. (PGa, R) Robson Green is joined by Les Ferdinand. 11.10 Atlantic Crossing. (PGal, R) 12.15 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R) 2.05 The Head. (Malv, R) 3.40 Incredible Homes. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 House Of Wellness. (PGl) Melissa Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Abbey Holmes and Archie Thompson to talk baby names.
9.30 MOVIE: Bridesmaids. (2011, MA15+ls, R) Two best friends have a falling out. Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph. 12.05 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv) 1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Kidnapped In Paradise. (2021, Mav) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 11. Canterbury Bulldogs v Sydney Roosters.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.45 MOVIE: Into The Blue.
(2005, Mdlv, R) A group of divers finds illegal cargo. Paul Walker.
12.50 Drive TV: Launch Pad. (R)
1.20 Explore: Well Bread. (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)
6.30 The Project. 7.30 House Hunters Australia. (PG) A couple search for a house. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists Mel Tracina, Lloyd Langford and Emma Holland join the panel. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Celebrities include Keira Knightley. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 7.20 FBC News. 7.55 France 24 Feature. 8.10 ABC America Nightline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm France 24 English News. 12.35 Patriot Brains. 1.30 Planet A. 2.20 Cancelled! 2.50 Over The Black Dot. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.15 If You Are The One. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 1.35am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.30 Beep And Mort. 11.00 Sesame Street. 11.25 Play School. 12.20pm Bananas In Pyjamas. 1.40 Ben And Holly. 2.05 Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Wildlife ER. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am Wildlife ER. 1.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Medical Emergency. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Are You Being Served? 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: A Man About The House. (1947, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 West Coast Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2015, PG) 10.55 MOVIE: Going In Style. (2017, M) 1am Creflo. 1.30 Midsomer Murders. 3.30 Danger Man. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers.
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ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.05 Seinfeld. 12.05pm MOVIE: Nerve. (2016, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: The Mask. (1994, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Dumb And Dumber. (1994, PG) 11.45 Seinfeld. 12.45am Love Island UK. 1.40 Supernatural. 3.30 Addams Family. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 4.50 Hop. 5.10 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 5.30 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.25 Bushwhacked! 7.50 Motown Magic. 8.40 Spartakus. 10.00 Tales From Zambia. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Salute. (2008, PG) 1.35 Out Of The Ashes. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 MOVIE: The Goonies. (1985, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: Hairspray. (1988, PG) 11.20 Nula. 11.50 Our Voice, Our Heart. 1am Statue Wars. 2.00 Stand Up And Be Counted: A NAIDOC Concert Special. 4.00 On The Road. 5.00 Bamay. NITV (34)
6am The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PGlns) 7.50
Bright Star. (2009, PGa) 10.00 La La Land. (2016, Ml) 12.20pm Winter’s Tale. (2014, Masv) 2.30 Selkie. (2000, PG) 4.10 Lara. (2019, PGl, German) 6.00 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG, R) 7.40 Bring It On. (2000, PGals, R) 9.30 Fame. (1980, Madlnsv, R) 11.55 Heavier Trip. (2024, MA15+aw, Finnish)
1.45am The Trust. (2016, MA15+v) 3.25 Zola. (2020, MA15+alnsv) 5.00 Lara. (2019, PGl, German) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The Neighborhood. Noon Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Rules
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Storage Wars. Noon American Resto. 12.30 American Pickers. 1.30 Pawn Stars. 2.00 The Car Club. 2.30 Desert Collectors. 3.30 Timbersports. 4.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Sydney v Carlton. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.15 GetOn Extra. 11.45 MOVIE: Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. (1991, PG) 2.45am American Resto. 3.30 Pawn Stars. 4.00 Motorway Patrol. 5.00 Kings Of Pain.
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Blaze of glory: Jean-Christophe Novelli.
Monday, May 19
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Gospel According To Marcia. (PG, R) 11.30 Art Works. (PGa, R) 12.00 News.
1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 3.00 House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.
9.35 Q+A. (Final) 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. (R) 12.10 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 1.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 4pm Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Anthem Sessions. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.35 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Ochre And Ink. 9.30 Bill Reid Remembers. 10.00 MOVIE: Mad Dog Morgan. (1976, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Death In The Tower: King Richard. (Mav, R) 3.00 Travel Shooters. (PG)
3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (al) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 9. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Stockholm With Michael Portillo: Stockholm 1. (Premiere) Michael Portillo braves the frozen waters of the Baltic Sea.
8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania And The Adriatic. (PGa, R) Albania’s secrets are explored.
9.20 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R) Takes a look at Windsor Castle.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Classified. (Mlv)
11.35 Don’t Leave Me. (Malv, R) 1.35 Incredible Homes. (R) 3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Morning
Programs. 4.05pm WorldWatch. 6.00 Alone Denmark. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnBelievable. (Return) 10.10 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.40 Alone Australia. 11.45 Secrets Of The Chippendales Murders. 12.40am QAnon: The Search For Q. 1.35 Big Backyard Quiz. 2.40 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 12.25pm Hive. (2021, Ma, Albanian) 2.00 The Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond. (2008, ads) 3.55 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PGa) 5.40 Courted. (2015, PGal, French) 7.30 The Last Vermeer. (2019, Malv) 9.40 Prison 77. (2022, MA15+asv, Spanish) Midnight Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: A Criminal Affair. (2021, Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Eden delivers some distressing news.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) The farmers take the new ladies on a solo date.
9.05 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen makes a decision about his future. Tommy receives devastating news.
10.05 Suits L.A. (M)
11.05 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
12.05 Treadstone. (MA15+av)
1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs. 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. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Shetland. 11.10 Born To Kill? 12.10am Doc Martin. 1.30 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 2pm Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Riverbend Nationals. Replay. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Support Races. Dunlop Series. H’lights. 4.00 Aussie Lobster 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 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Lifeguard’s Obsession. (2023, Mav) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Floor. (PG) 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 Aussie Road Train Truckers. (Ml) Follows road train drivers in Australia.
11.15 Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup: Independence Is Scary. (Mals)
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.
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Dad’s Army. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Fallen Idol. (1948) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 9.40 Harry Wild. 10.50 The Closer. 11.50 Footy Classified. 1am Late Programs.
Morning Programs.
MOVIE: Blueback. (2022, PG) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre. (2023, M) 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 The O.C. 12.40am Love Island UK. 1.40 Supernatural. 3.30 Late Programs.
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ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (7) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 If You’re Listening. (R) 11.20 Gruen. (PGs, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 2.55 House Of Games. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.
8.00 The Kimberley. 8.50 David Attenborough’s Galapagos: Adaptation. (R) Hosted by Sir David Attenborough.
9.40 Australia’s Wild Odyssey: Following The Rain. (R)
10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.15 Four Corners. (R) 12.00 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.15 Q+A. (Final, R) 1.20 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 2.05 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 4pm Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. (Premiere) 9.20 Croc Watch. 10.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. The contestants face off with a mystery box. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Making Mission: Impossible. Looks at Mission:Impossible –TheFinalReckoning 10.10 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.35 Taskmaster Australia. (Mls, R) 11.45 The Project. (R) 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 I Am Not A Number. (PGa) 2.25 Going Places. (R) 2.55 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Scotland’s Riverwoods. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (al) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Patrick Brammall. (Ml)
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores chronic illnesses.
9.30 Dateline: Harrods – Delivered To A Predator. Takes a look at the case of Mohamed Al Fayed.
10.05 SBS World News Late.
10.35 Living Black. (R) 11.05 Snow. (Malv) 12.00 The Lesson. (Mals, R) 2.25 Incredible Homes. (R) 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.35 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Theo is running out of time.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) Farmer Tom meets families in home town visits.
9.10 Doc. (Ma) Amy and Sonya endeavour to help a teen in need of a bone marrow transplant.
10.10 Accused. (M) A tech entrepreneur finds himself on trial. 11.10 The Agenda Setters. 12.10 The Act. (MA15+ans, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Floor. (PG, R) 1.15 My Way. (R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 MasterChef Aust. (R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG,
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Floor. (PG) Hosted by Rodger Corser.
8.45 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Fatal Relations. (MA15+av) A look at the hunt for Malcolm Naden.
9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Wild Cards. (Mv) 11.15 The Equalizer. (Mav, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Fish Forever. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Renowned pastry chef Steven He visits. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The team searches for kidnapped victims. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm France 24 English News. 12.45 Homicide. 2.35 Cryptoland. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.10 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.00 Alone Denmark. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 9.15 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 1.35am Shoresy. 1.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS VICELAND (31) SBS
6am Morning Programs. 11.55 Johnny Mnemonic. (1995, Mvl) 1.45pm Clockwatchers. (1997, PGl) 3.35 Arthur And The Two Worlds War. (2010, PGav) 5.30 Viceroy’s House.
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6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Ludwig. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.55 Bargain Hunt. 12.55am My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.30 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Train Rescue Down Under. (Premiere) 9.00 Outback Truckers. 10.00 Railroad Australia. 11.00 Deadliest Roads. Midnight Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Death In Paradise. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Count Of Monte-Cristo. (1975, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Chelsea Detective. 10.40 The Closer. 11.40 Footy Classified. 12.40am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm MOVIE: Dumb And Dumber. (1994, PG) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Ready Player One. (2018, M) 11.15 Seinfeld. 12.15am Love Island UK. 1.15 Supernatural. 3.05 Young Sheldon. 3.30 Late Programs.
Wednesday, May 21
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (Final, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 3.00 House Of Games. (PG, R) 3.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Gruen.
8.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. A satirical news program.
9.05 Planet America. Hosted by Chas Licciardello and John Barron.
9.40 Big Boys. (MA15+l)
10.10 Mayfair Witches. (Mal, R)
10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 12.25 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 1.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School: World By Night. 4.00 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Abbott Elementary. 9.25 Doctor Who. 10.15 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Dream Of Italy. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten.
12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (al) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 10. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Alone Australia. (M)
The survivalists make difficult decisions.
8.40 Mysteries Of Sink Holes: Hidden Worlds. (PGav, R) An investigation into the subterranean mysteries that sinkholes can actually help solve.
9.35 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+)
June faces her biggest challenge.
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 My Brilliant Friend. (Mal)
12.05 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Malv, R) 3.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning
Programs. 12.15pm France 24 English News. 12.45 (Re)Solved. 1.40 Queer Sports. 2.35 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.10 Forged In Fire. 6.00 Alone Denmark. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 The Day The Rock Star Died. 8.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 1.35am Letterkenny. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.40 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.
11.00 Born To Kill? The Hillside Stranglers. (MA15+av, R)
12.00 Midnight Texas. (MA15+hv)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Floor. (PG, R) 1.15 Innovation Nation. 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls) Comedy panel show.
8.30 The Grand Tour. (Ml) The boys race from central New York to Niagara Falls, where Jeremy Clarkson cruises in a 647-horsepower Ford GT.
10.00 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) Hosted by Brad Fittler, Danika Mason and Andrew Johns.
11.00 9News Late.
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
12.15 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
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.
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. In Sydney, teams compete for immunity. 8.40 Elsbeth. (Mv) Elsbeth is thrown into the world of television after the showrunner of a long-running police procedural is brutally murdered in his office. 9.40 NCIS: Origins. (Mv) The team works with the FBI. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Unleash The Beast. 1.30 Boomerang Today. 2.00 The Casketeers. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 9.00 MOVIE: LUV. (2012, M) 10.40 Sons Of Namatjira. 11.30 Our Law. Midnight Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm Belli Ciao. (2022, Mal, Italian) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 5.45 RBG. (2018, PG) 7.35 The Flood. (2019, Malv) 9.30 A Most Violent Year. (2014, MA15+av) 11.50 Mindscape. (2013, MA15+an) 1.40am Pride And Glory. (2008, MA15+alv) 4.00 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Law & Order: UK. 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 New Tricks. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Carry On Cleo. (1964, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Yes, Prime Minister. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Closer. 11.40 See No Evil. 12.40am My Way. 1.00 Late Programs.
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ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm MOVIE: The Mask. (1994, PG) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Twelve. (2004, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Love Island UK. 1.30 Supernatural. 3.30 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 2.30 Train Rescue Down Under. 3.30 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.
Thursday, May 22
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (7) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 The Weekly. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Sherwood. (Final, Mlv, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 3.00 House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs UK. 8.50 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Atlantic. (PG) Hosted by Martin Clunes. 9.35 The Kimberley. (R) Hosted by Mark Coles Smith.
10.25 ABC Late News.
10.40 The Business. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 11.50 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 4pm Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Saved By The Barn. 10.05 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Dream Of Italy. (Ml, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 12.55 PBS News. 1.55 Alone Australia. (M, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (al) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 11. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 History’s Greatest Mysteries: The Sinking Of The Titanic. (PG, R)
8.25 Liberation: D-Day To Berlin: Germany. (M) Looks at the true cost of liberation during the last year of WWII.
9.15 Sherlock & Daughter. (Mav) Amelia goes undercover.
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Carmen Curlers. (Mas, R) 12.45 Pagan Peak. (MA15+a, R) 2.50 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Fanatics: The Deep End. 2.15 Insight. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.10 Over The Black Dot. 6.40 Travel Man. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.35 Elon Musk’s Twitter Storm. 9.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 1.35am Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Lethal Love Letter. (2021, Mav) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Kirby and Remi are at loggerheads.
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa) Hosted by Graeme Hall.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The third set of semi-finalists set out to impress the judges and viewers at home.
10.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) The remaining teams reach Portugal. 12.00 Raines. (Mahv)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.40 Grace. 10.40 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.40 Father Brown. 12.50am Late Programs.
(74) 6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm MOVIE: LUV. (2012, M) 2.00 The Casketeers. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Tribal. 9.25 MOVIE: Kiss The Girls. (1997, MA15+) 11.25 Songlines On Screen. Midnight Bush Bands Bash. 1.00 Late Programs. NITV (34)
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6am
6am Morning Programs. 11.50 T-34. (2018, Malv, Russian, German, Belarusian, Ukrainian) 1.55pm After Yang. (2021, PGal) 3.45 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PGal, Spanish) 5.25 Capricorn One. (1977, PGalv) 7.40 Arctic. (2018, Mal) 9.30 Gangster Squad. (2013, MA15+lv) 11.35 Rob The Mob. (2014, Malsv) 1.30am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.30 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Football. AFL. Geelong v Western Bulldogs. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Kick Ons. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls, R) 1.00 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.
4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 MasterChef Aust. (R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. (R) 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 12. Canterbury Bulldogs v Dolphins. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Canterbury Bulldogs versus Dolphins match.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl)
12.00 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
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.
6am Morning Programs. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Yes, Prime Minister. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Some Will, Some Won’t. (1970, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E Crash Scene Emergency. 10.30 Panic 9-1-1. 11.30 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Young Sheldon. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Survivor 48. (Final) 10.30 Made In Korea: The K-Pop Experience. (Final) 11.30 Seinfeld. 12.30am Love Island UK. (Final) 1.45 Supernatural. 3.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Ml) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 The Inspired Unemployed: The List. (PGlsv) In South Africa, the boys stick-fight with Zulus, get dissed by a Soweto rapper and train with a K9 anti-poaching unit. 9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
Basel — Eurovision Central
This week the world’s eyes will be on Basel, Switzerland where performers from all over Europe plus Australia are gathering for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, screening here live and in prime time from 14-18 May exclusively on SBS and SBS On Demand.
Basel can look back on more than 2000 years of history - there has been a settlement there since Celtic times. Its geographic location between Vosges, the Black Forest and the Jura Mountains gives the city an exceptional amount of sunshine and one of the warmest climates in Switzerland.
But with the world’s biggest song contest in town, the historic city’s population – usually about 190,000 - is expected to swell as thousands of people from all over the world arrive to watch the 36 contestants, including Australia’s own GoJo (Marty Zambotto), compete for the coveted glass trophy.
There is no permanent home for the contest which is hosted by the country that wins the year before with the host city chosen from a group of bidding cities – competition is fierce with international exposure on the line and so when Switzerland’s Nemo won in Mamo, Sweden in May 2025 Basel, Bern, Geneva, and Zurich all officially declared their interest.
Eurovision fans wait with bated breath to see where it will be and are quick to book tickets and accommodation when the host city is announced. And while last year 2.2 million Australians watched Eurovision on television in 2024 –there were hundreds maybe thousands more on the ground soaking up the atmosphere.
Going to Eurovision is a holy grail for many –something that long-time Sydney-based fan Henry Yau and his wife Lauren Davis finally achieved two years ago when Liverpool hosted for war-torn Ukraine. It was a long-held ambition for Henry, who had been a fan since 2004, originally planning to go to Rotterdam in 2020.
“Having been a fan for as long as I have, I suppose it had always been on the bucket list. And so, when we were planning the wedding and the honeymoon to follow – and given that my wife Lauren is also a fan, thanks to my influence – it sort of became an opportunity to actually go there and do something,” he said.
“We needed something as extravagant and celebratory as a honeymoon to kind of justify the not-insignificant expense of the international travel, as well as the tickets to the event itself. And of course, for the past few years Eurovision has been hosted in countries that tend to not be particularly affordable to travel to, and then you add Eurovision on top of that….
“But my wife and I got married in March of 2020. So, we were originally planning on going to the Rotterdam contest – with the idea of spending a week in the Netherlands, a week in Germany and a week in the UK – and that fell through. We
weren’t really feeling comfortable with the international travel for a few years after that, which meant that we ended up going to Liverpool 2023 instead.”
Of course, Eurovision wasn’t the only reason for Henry and Lauren choosing the UK for their honeymoon.
“It certainly wasn’t the only drawcard, because both my wife and I are big Anglophiles,”
he explained.
“There were plenty of things going on in the UK that we were very keen on –pop culture stuff, just lots of little nerdy things that we’re interested in.
“The UK was always going to be on the cards for our honeymoon, even before we knew they were hosting, because there was so much stuff that we were interested in that we wanted to
check out. So, we spent time in Manchester, in Liverpool, in Cardiff, in some more village-y parts of the south of England, and in London.
“I’m not sure if we would have visited Liverpool necessarily if Eurovision had been hosted in some other part of the country, but that said, the time that we spent there, it seemed like a really lovely place. Like we’re not Beatles fans particularly, but just the fact that we’re big Doctor Who fans, and there have been some scenes and episodes shot in Liverpool, meant that we were able to knock that out – two big things in the one city.”
Liverpool’s event was a special moment for Eurovision – a real coming together with UK hosting geographically but culturally the event was about Ukraine.
“There were all these really lovely Ukrainian cultural touches dotted throughout the city, with Eurovillage at Liverpool Pier Head being the kind of centrepiece for that,” he said.
He said the circumstances made the event “really something special.”
And was being emersed in the Eurovision culture what he expected?
“There’s a big difference between watching it at home, and maybe talking about it with some mates or colleagues afterwards, and seeing how an entire community can get behind this event,” Henry said.
“I think the sheer scale of that – even though you sit at home and you’re aware that there are people that are really passionate about it, and there’s a huge community, and there are lots of fans, and it brings a lot of people together – you’re not really prepared for the scale of how it impacts things.”
TANIA PHILLIPS
Beautiful Basel will be on display for the world to see this week when the Swiss city hosts the Eurovision Song Contest. (SBS: Julien Mayer)
Basel will be on display this week as it hosts Eurovision. Look out for the “postcards” for each artist during the semi-finals and finals for more glimpses of Basel and Switzerland. (SBS)
Basel by night. (SBS)
Eurovision comes to Basel. (SBS)
More of the beauty of Basel. (SBS)
Escape to super Switzerland
Is it time for Switzerland? What does the name summon up? Pristine Swiss Alps, chocolate tasting, panoramic sightseeing cruises, cable cars, glaciers, train rides through the alps, glaciers, chalets, and fondue?
Anyone who has travelled to Switzerland will agree the reality is every bit as good as the guidebooks say and by far one of the most stunning and luxurious ways to explore this pristine country is with Viking.
From the Rhine River, Viking offers unparalleled journeys through Switzerland to discover the country’s scenic beauty among the Alps.
Whether it’s a Basel walking tour or a day spent among the rich culture of alpine Switzerland with a drive to the charming village of Brienz travellers never fail to thrill at the beauty of the country.
Holidaymakers can pedal through the beautiful Alsatian countryside, following its famous wine route to quaint villages.
Savour the taste of Switzerland with a delicious cheese fondue dining experience. Fondue is a meal of bread dipped into a hot pot of cheese flavoured with garlic and a dash of wine and is synonymous with Switzerland.
Derived from the French word fonder, meaning “to melt,” fondue has its origins in the 18th century as a way for Swiss farmers to stretch their limited food stocks during the winter months.
From its simple origins, fondue has become a winter tradition and the national dish of Switzerland.
Guests of the Viking Rhine and Main Explorer cruise can experience this tradition. Travellers leave their stunning rooms onboard to board a tram for a short ride to one of Basel’s Beiz to dine on national and local dishes. Swiss hosts love to show guests more about cheese fondue as they dip their bread into the mouthwatering concoction, accompanied by a glass of white wine or beer and a shot of Kirsch.
Take the opportunity to explore Zürich’s charm with its stunning lake setting and exceptional architecture with scenic alpine views from the traditional Swiss town of Lucerne.
Viking guests can take advantage of extension tours before or after selected cruises with a favourite being the four Nights in Geneva and Zermatt extension which is an ideal option for those seeking to take in more of the beauty of the region.
On this extension guests have the chance to breathe in the pure mountain air of Zermatt, a car-free haven high in the Alps set at the foot of the famed Matterhorn and explore the rich culture and stunning setting of Geneva.
The Glacier Express train from Zurich to
Zermatt passes through dramatic mountain tunnels, and up and down alpine slopes with breathtaking vistas and soaring peaks, and wide green valleys.
Guests rest for the night at the Resort Hotel Alex, Zermatt before they jump on board a cogwheel train to the summit of Gornergrat.
Stroll its narrow lanes lined with chaletstyle buildings and venture into the surrounding countryside, with its high meadows and breathtaking views.
On day three head to Lausanne to enjoy the impressive Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, the largest continuous vineyard in Switzerland. Taste Chasselas wine with lunch then travel on to Geneva for a two-night stay at the elegant Intercontinental in spacious, well-appointed accommodation within walking distance to the Botanical Gardens.
Another extension choice is ‘Five Nights in the Swiss Alps’ where guests explore Switzerland’s renowned lakeside cities of Zürich, Lucerne, and Geneva.
Guests love the two-night cruise extension in Basel where they discover the city that stands at the point where France, Germany and Switzerland meet.
Here travellers can enjoy the lovely Middle Bridge, the Basel Cathedral and the winding cobblestone streets lined with medieval houses and colourful fountains and explore the museums and art galleries.
The opportunities are endless and now is time to talk to one the Viking staff about a trip to Switzerland in 2025.
For further information please visit www. viking.com or phone 138 747 to plan the trip of a lifetime.
Witness stunning sights like the Lago di Poschiavo by train.
LEE MCCARTHY
Zermatt, the car-free village at the foot of the Matterhorn.
Spectacular sights in Switzerland - rated as one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
Beautiful St-Moritz.
Iguazu
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Santiago, Puerto Montt, Castro, Puerto Chacabuco, Chilean
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Drake
Towering icebergs, dramatic glaciers, and snow-capped mountains create a mesmerising backdrop for wildlife encounters on the Antarctic Peninsula. Marvel at colonies of penguins, seals, and seabirds in their natural habitat, and spot majestic whales swimming in the icy waters.
One of two larger ships in the fleet, Oceania Marina takes advantage of increased space aboard to cra grand interiors with dramatic, unforgettable touches. The Lalique Grand Staircase will linger long in your memory as a stunning visual centrepiece.
Complimentary escorted tours of Iguazu Falls
Includes specialty dining, drinks*, Wi-Fi & gratuities
Includes 4-day Antarctica Experience
30 Nights | 13 February 2026 | Prices fr $14,899pp Your holiday includes Full Board Cruise
Explore the wonders of Antarctica and South America, from the mighty Iguazu Falls and Christ the Redeemer to the Glaciers of the Chilean Fjords.
Your holiday begins in Santiago, where you’ll enjoy a one-night hotel stay before embarking the luxurious Oceania Marina for a 20-night, all-inclusive voyage. Enjoy two days cruising through the Chilean Fjords, where shimmering glaciers cleave between snow-capped mountains. Explore the vibrant cultures of Punta Arenas and Ushuaia before you reach Antarctica for four days of scenic cruising.
Disembarking in Buenos Aires, the ‘Paris of South America’, you’ll enjoy a two-night hotel stay before flying to Iguazu Falls for an immersive tour from both its Argentinian and Brazilian sides. Finally, your holiday culminates in Rio de Janeiro, where you’ll ascend Corcovado Mountain to stand at the feet of Christ the Redeemer.
20 night full board cruise on board Marina
Visiting: Santiago, Puerto Montt, Castro, Puerto Chacabuco, Chilean Fjords (scenic cruising), Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Drake Passage (scenic cruising), Antarctic Peninsula (scenic cruising), Port Stanley, Puerto Madryn, Buenos Aires (overnight in port)
Complimentary Specialty Dining, Drinks*, Wi-Fi & Gratuities
Hotel Stays
Four-star hotel stays in Santiago and Rio de Janeiro
Five-star hotel stays in Buenos Aires and Iguazu
All hotel stays include breakfast Escorted Tours
Complimentary walking tour of Iguazu Falls including both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides of the falls Tour of Christ the Redeemer
All Flights, Taxes & Transfers Overnight flights
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Passage (scenic cruising), Antarctic Peninsula (scenic cruising), Port Stanley, Puerto Madryn, Buenos Aires (overnight in port), Iguazu, Rio de Janeiro
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Solo travel and freedom
Five great reasons for women to travel solo - as compiled by the people from Lonely Planet.
The chance to escape the comfort zone, meet new people and discover more about yourself are just some of the well-known reasons for giving travelling alone a go –but what are the benefits for women specifically?
From shaking off stereotypes to finding a sense of sisterhood, here’s why solo travel for women is a balm for the soul.
1. IT’S EMPOWERING
Travelling alone is the ultimate confidence boost and the rewards can be game-changing for women. Lugging a heavy backpack from place to place, navigating new cities and learning to handle touts and hustlers, all – shock horror -without a male companion or ‘safety in numbers can reveal strengths the female traveler never knew they had while also defy stereotypical gender norms in the process.
2. BEING THE BOSS, BUT NO-ONE’S CALLING THEM BOSSY
There is a big chance that those who have travelled on their own or are considering a first solo trip, are reasonably bold and assertive. These are characteristics of natural leaders which, when possessed by women, can bamboozle certain types of people. (Hint: the types who are quick to use labels such as ‘control freak’ and ‘bossy’.)
Even travelling with close friends and partners can be a challenge when travel styles clash. The joy of independent travel? Getting to choose exactly how to spend a day, guilt-free, without fear of judgment.
3. NEVER REALLY ALONE
Think solo travelers are lonely? Think again.
While loneliness is a reality of life on the road from time to time, it’s not as common as people might expect. It’s easy to meet people in hostels,
on local tours and guided trips, or even on public transport, and so the traveler may find that they are hardly ever on their own. A solo woman,
is rightly or wrongly – likely to be perceived as non-threatening and approach- able. This results in the occasional irritating encounter, but it can also work in their favour when it comes to finding travel buddies.
4. THERE IS FREEDOM FROM SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS
A solo female traveler is nurturing no-one but herself. She’s at the top of her own list of priorities, which is subversive even in today’s societies. Solo travel is often thought of as a pastime reserved only for carefree singles, but mothers, grand- mothers, loved-up ladies and wives are also benefiting from taking leisure trips alone. Forget that TV-ad-worthy bubble bath or fleeting moment of peace on the sofa with a slab of chocolate: a solo adventure is the epitome of modern-day ‘me time’, giving women a break from traditional caregiving roles.
5. GET A SENSE OF SISTERHOOD
While many destinations are totally safe for solo travelers, some are more challenging than others, and women always have more to consider when it comes to personal safety. Gender inequality therefore affects solo female travelers by default, at the planning stages and throughout their trips – but it’s not all negative.
Cultural norms and attitudes towards women vary dramatically around the world, and experiencing these first-hand can be eye-opening. From adopting local dress codes in India to immersing in domestic life at a Guatemalan homestay, connecting with counterparts abroad gives women the opportunity to learn more about the roles and rights of women around the globe. Exchanging smiles, sharing stories and celebrating the things that connect – as well as differentiate – us.
Discover the magic of Africa on an unforgettable LADIES-ONLY SAFARI TOUR – designed just for women who crave connection, adventure and a touch of luxury.
This small-group tour includes thrilling safaris, stunning landscapes and authentic cultural experiences, all with like-minded women in a fun, supportive group.
Whether you’re dreaming of the Big Five or the breathtaking beauty of Victoria Falls, don’t miss your chance to find out more.
WHERE: Tewantin Travel, Suite 11 91 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin
WHEN: Thursday 29 May
TIME: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Enjoy a glass of bubbles as we share all the details of our Kruger to the Falls tour – an incredible journey from South Africa to Botswana to Victoria Falls.
Spots are limited – RSVP today! 07 5447 1011 catherine@tewantintravel.com
Africa as a solo female traveler. (Supplied Lonely Planet, Picture Alice Greenfield)
ACROSS
1 One who believes in sharing evenly amongst the community (9)
6 Majestic (4) 10 Possessive pronoun (3)
11 Notorious dispute (11)
12 Of cooking (8)
13 Situate (6) 14 Without (arch) (4)
15 Hitchhiker'sGuide author, – Adams (7)
20 Enterprise (7)
21 Not genuine (4)
25 Invisible (6)
26 Tied up (8)
28 Offender (11)
29 Special effects (1,1,1)
30 US university (4)
31 Not at all sleepy (4-5)
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1 Patience (8)
2 US state, North – (8)
3 Climb (6)
4 Closest to the centre (9)
5 Duration (4)
7 Package (6)
8 Wild dog native to North America (6)
9 Infested (7)
16 Clothed (9)
17 Erased (7)
18 US actress who portrayed Allison Dubois, – Arquette (8)
19 News title (8)
22 Provide, furnish (6)
23 Of the stars (6)
24 Himalayan mountain person (6)
27 The bow of a ship (4)
1 Who wrote the novel ACuppa
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The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, UK is home to which annual tournament?
3 In Norse mythology, what is the name for the world tree?
4 Elizabeth Barrett Browning was an English a) poet, b) singer or c) actress?
5 What does the phrase ‘per contra’ mean?
6 TheJazzSinger (1927) starring
7 In what year did the division of Korea take place?
8 Which famous gem was extracted from the Kollur Mine in Guntur, India in the 17th century?
9 What is the name of the town in the Netflix TV series StrangerThings?
10 Karen Gillan (pictured) plays which character in the Marvel cinematic universe?
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On The Soapbox
Noosa MP Sandy Bolton
Toxicity disappointment
By Noosa MP Sandy Bolton
Pope Francis made positive changes in many realms through equity, compassion and collaboration, and as I raised in a Matters of Public Interest speech last Parliament, leaders must follow his example. As we saw in the federal election with a continuing trend of decreasing support for the major parties, Australians are frustrated by an inability of governments at all levels to manage their responsibilities in a respectful and factual manner, To say I have been deeply disappointed by the toxicity between both sides of Chamber since the 2024 state election is an understatement, and as I said, how can we ask for better behaviours in our youth and communities and an end to bullying in our schools, when we cannot demonstrate this in our own parliament?
Our governments must rebuild trust and integrity through needed reforms, including a review into the flawed committee system and an independent inquiry into Queensland’s Covid response. In addition, an end to the hoodwinking on postal vote applications sent by political parties, and the cherry picking of data to suit a narrative, versus for the solution.
The reality is that hardworking Queenslanders and our retirees are not interested in bickering, whitewashing, blame, nor in band aid slogans. They want answers, evidence-based solutions, transparency, and facts to their questions. It is time for our state and country to collaborate and move beyond the combativeness and divisiveness of our immature parliaments and to pass the ‘pub test’, as Pope Francis did, leaving a legacy that moved beyond religion to one of a template for all politicians.
Now to some updates which are also available in more detail on Noosa 360 at SandyBolton. com/Noosa360
Noosa River Management Next Stages With stages 5 and 6 commencing May and October respectively, there has been concerns raised that these changes will lead to further upstream being used as a ‘dumping ground’. We have been assured by Maritime Safety QLD (MSQ) that they will be delivering the agreed upon outcomes for our whole river system on the 28-day rule and will be advising of further stages later in the year. Further information regarding the current stages are available at Noosa 360 with more information expected on further changes as we get closer, and for any concerns contact MSQ direct via sunshinecoast.martime@msq.qld.gov.au and please us in via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au
Electric bikes, scooters and illegal motorbikes
The Noosa community welcomed the announcement on 1 May of a Parliamentary Inquiry by the State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee following our advocacy and call for action the previous Parliament sitting. We thank the transport minister for listening, however, are disappointed that an amendment to see this inquiry completed by August this year was voted down, and instead it will be 2026. We have raised the dangers since 2022, and while there had been some action, including new enforcement laws, it has not been enough. On April 1, I stood in Parliament and requested the government implement innovative and proactive solutions to further curb reckless and dangerous electric bike, scooter, and illegal motorbike usage to ensure safer roads and pathways and submitted recommendations to the relevant ministers from our first responders, local community groups and residents on what urgent reforms are needed to increase community safety. These including enhanced monitoring, awareness and education in schools, and potential licensing and registration for legal ebikes. May actions that emanate from the inquiry deliver real improvements, and we will post up when submissions are open. In the meantime, we continue to work with our police, as well with EBike Safety Australia and schools to do a pilot and ask everyone to report any incidences of dangerous riding to our police on 131444.
Northern Sunshine Coast Transport Strategy
A key issue that we have continued to raise since funding was secured by Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to undertake the Northern Sunshine Coast Transport Strategy was that the area covered under the strategy excluded our north-
ern hinterland rail line towns. We included this in our advocacy, along with public transport options needed for our hinterland communities, increased connections to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, improved rail frequency on the northern end of the Sunshine Coast line and a rail shuttle between Gympie North and Nambour stations. The Transport and Main Roads Minister has confirmed that the Strategy’s focus area would be broadened to the north and west to accommodate the needs of our hinterland rail villages, and I thank him for this.
Queensland Parliamentary Committee Reform
As we have highlighted since 2018, the estimates and committee processes have serious flaws that require reform to improve transparency and efficiency. With a new state government, I asked the Premier, via a Question on Notice, to commit to a timeframe for commissioning an independent review of the committee system. Referring to the Budget estimates, the Premier confirmed that work has commenced on a reform process, however, there was no mention of what will be done regarding the failings of the broader committee system. Given that the Committee of the Legislative Assembly under the former government was set to decide on a path forward, we will continue to push for action as this is one of the most important ‘tools’ to build transparency and integrity, as well develop bipartisanship.
Noosa National Park
The $1.1 million coastal walk upgrades have recently been completed, including track resurfacing in some areas, construction of new rock retaining walls, enhanced accessibility, and upgraded interpretive signage. With some residents raising concerns regarding damage from over visitation and the need for more rangers and compliance patrols, there has been some positive progress with the Minister for Environment confirming that Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) are increasing patrols, boosting the number of rangers in our parks, as well promoting user etiquette on the Coastal Walking Track and the Fairy Pools in an effort to improve amenity and reduce the impact of visitation on the
environment. In addition, encouraging runners to use Tanglewood Track which is a positive start!
Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project Seqwater has advised that a larger siphon system has now been installed to assist with the lowering of Lake Macdonald to 42 per cent capacity. This will be operational in May and enable greater control over water releases, with regular environmental monitoring to be conducted throughout the project. The construction of the temporary cofferdam will also commence in line with the lake lowering, to provide a safer work area to demolish the existing dam wall and allow water to remain in the dam during the construction of the new wall. This will assist in minimising impacts on aquatic life and allow some recreational activities to continue where safe and practical to do so. For more information on this project, visit the Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project website.
Cooroy Intersections and Overpass
We welcomed the government’s commitment to fund an upgrade business case and designs for both the Myall/Elm and the Diamond/Elm Street intersections, and sought a timeline on delivery, as well as a further commitment for construction funding. So far the Minister has only confirmed preliminary planning had been undertaken and that the department was in the process of developing project scope and timelines. As the majority of Cooroy, including these intersections, are outside the Noosa electorate, it is important if you have any questions or concerns to contact our State Member for Nicklin Marty Hunt MP, who can be contacted via nicklin@parliament.qld.gov. au and please cc our office in.
Queensland Day Awards
Nominations for this fabulous recognition of selfless Noosans close at 12pm on Monday 19 May 2025. Local community groups can nominate up to two individuals who have not received this award before and have volunteered for at least two years within or provided services to the Noosa state electorate. All successful nominees will receive a personalised medallion and a certifi-
cate of recognition at the ceremony on Friday, 6 June at The J, and I look forward to seeing everyone there and giving each volunteer a huge hug to thank them for their tireless work for us! For more information or to complete an online nomination, visit sandybolton.com/qld-day-awards. Hard copies of the nomination forms are also available from our office or by calling 53193100. Be Always Prepared
For anyone that has not yet got their disaster plan doneandevacuationbaghandy,canIaskthatyou please do so by heading to www.getready.qld.gov. au. With many new to our community, and others not so new unprepared for any eventuation, I can only reiterate that being organised and knowledgeable takes away any fear, as you know what to do, where to go and who to call! Importantly, if you have some time, please consider volunteering for our incredible organisations who assist us all during floods, fires and other disasters such as the SES, Rural Fire Brigades, Lions’ clubs and others, as you will not only become much loved, you also will make fantastic new friends!
To finish. We finally have our official photo for my Health, Environment and Innovation Committee (HEIC) and as you have seen over the last six months, we have been extremely busy! Between an inquiry into Queensland’s container refund scheme, review of several proposed bills, visits to the Kedron Emergency Services Complex, regional public hearings in North Queensland, and the consideration of AuditorGeneral reports, including planning for sustainable health services, there has definitely not been a ‘quiet’ moment. For more information on the work of the HEIC, visit https://bit.ly/HEICWork with a gentle reminder that my role as a Member of Parliament is different to my role as a committee member, so if you ever wish to discuss any of the work of HEIC, please contact HEIC@parliament.qld.gov.au
Until next month, may we see less rain please as our tanks versus cups continue to overfloweth, if that is a word?
Sandy
Health, Environment and Innovation Committee. (Supplied)
DIGGERS BAR- 8pm FRIDAY 16th MAY
DIGGERS BAR- 8pm FRIDAY 23rd MAY
BISTRO STAGE- 8pm SATURDAY 17th MAY BISTRO STAGE - 12pm SUNDAY 18th MAY
BISTRO STAGE- 8pm SATURDAY 24th MAY BISTRO STAGE - 12pm SUNDAY 25th MAY
AROUND THE CLUB
Jazz on show
Internationally acclaimed performers will come together for Noosa Jazz Club’s May concert.
John Reeves is a jazz accordionist, pianist, composer and teacher who studied at the Royal College of Music and with Jaques Mornet at the Centre National et International Music Accordion. For Noosa Jazz Club’s May concert on 22 May, he will bring together an extraordinarily talented quintet with internationally acclaimed performers.
Join in for a wonderful afternoon of swinging jazz standards, Gypsy Jazz classics, and French Musettes in the acoustically fabulous Majestic Theatre, Pomona. Make up a party, bring snacks, share a glass of wine, beer, or soft drink from the bar, relax, and enjoy an afternoon of fantastic jazz.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary musical experience! Secure your seating of choice now at noosajazzclub.com.
The ensemble features fiddle player Jan Van Dijk, who has made New Orleans his second home and has been entrenched in the Gypsy and Swing Jazz scene for more than fifteen years. Drummer, composer, and arranger Kym Ambrose has toured extensively worldwide and is one of the best vibraphone players in Australia, whose band sits at the pinnacle of Bossa Nova and Brazilian jazz in Australia.
Samuel Vincent, who plays the double bass, is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator with 20 years of experience. Rory Dollard, on guitar, fuses nostalgic melodies and inventive improvisations with rhythmic precision reminiscent of Django Reinhart, having played at festivals across Australia.
For further information and ticketing, log into Noosa Jazz Club’s website at noosajazzclub.com, email info@noosajazzclub.com, or phone/text 0478 256 245.
Band and organ concert
Sunshine Brass is a 30-piece brass band and will combine with Organist extraordinaire Barry Moore to present Bach to the Beatles concert.
This will be held at the Majestic Theatre at Pomona. This Theatre has an international reputation as the only Theatre in the world that has continuously shown silent movies and Barry will perform on their famous Crompton Grand Organ. This is a concert not to be missed.
It will be held on Sunday 1 June at 2pm at Majestic Theatre, 3 Factory Street, Pomona.
Cost: $25. Online Booking at themajestictheatre.com.au (or tickets at the door). For further Information phone 0434 675 529.
High-fives to top 10 garden
Botanic gardens are not just a place to see pretty flowers, shrubs and trees.
They’re also sanctuaries for an increasing number of endangered plants – and are also a place of study for botanic education.
The tenth anniversary of Botanic Gardens Week Australia and New Zealand (BGANZ) gets underway between May 19-25, and Noosa Council in conjunction with the Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens are celebrating.
The first event organised by the Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens will be on Thursday, May 22 and will run from 8am until midday - and you are invited.
“As part of this anniversary celebration the guides will be on hand to talk to visitors, hand out maps and take guided walks through the gardens for plant lovers and botanists alike, highlighting ten species with extraordinary conservation stories, quirky traits, or geographical significance,” said Friends president Jill Brownlee.
Each listed plant will be given a marker in the gardens for future visitors. For those who can’t make the Thursday event “we are organising a special event on Sunday, May 25, where you can meet the garden’s Friends and take one of two guided walks, the first at 8.30am and the second at 10am”, Jill said.
“We have a role as guardians of species en-
demic to this region, to ensure their survival.
“As BGANZ Week coincides with Volunteers Week, it will also be a chance for those considering volunteering with the Friends to see what we do here, and the joy, friendship and satisfaction it brings to our members.”
That Sunday will also see the famed Shade Garden opening from 8am to 1pm – and the Little Seed Theatre Company will be performing Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Amphitheatre that afternoon.
The event underscores Noosa Botanic Gardens’ long-term future, too, as Noosa Council’s proposed Master Plan for the gardens gets closer.
“Council will soon be presenting a consultant’s recommendation of the five-year plan for Noosa Botanic Gardens, upon which they are calling for community consultation in June.” Jill said.
“The Botanic Gardens are a quite distinctly different creature from a typical council green space, and the community recognises that.”
“Just as importantly as the conservation role the gardens play is the environmental statement the gardens portray in eco-tourism
For more information, visit noosabotanicgardensfriends.com or the Facebook page of the same name. All events are weather permitting.
Noosa Botanic Gardens Friends group with Jill Brownlee (in the green shirt)
Sunshine Brass. (Supplied)
Barry Moore performs at the Majestic Theatre.
Rory Dollard. (Supplied)
John Reeves
Dolphins in winner’s circle
By Jon Lewis
The Ray White Noosa Dolphins A grade returned to the winner’s circle in dramatic fashion with a 45 – 10 victory over Wynnum last Saturday.
Following the disappointment the previous week, the Dolphins’ improvement in generating clean quick ball from breakdowns resulted in numerous free flowing attacking raids.
“The clean ball gave our speedy back three the room and space they needed,“ said assistance coach Mark Winder.
“It was great for us to see what we can do. Our discipline however was another issue. We continue to invite the opposition back into the game with 17 penalties conceded. We saw what Maroochydore did to us as a result last week and that will continue to be the case if we don’t get that right.“
With the added pressure of injuries to key players from the previous week, depth could have been a challenge for the Dolphins, but the performance of the replacements was very impressive.
coach Damien Cogill said. “Shelby Beardmore, who scored her first senior try, and Stevie Moana were again very strong all around the paddock today being awarded the 2 and 1 points respectively in the players’ honours. Bridget Duncan was also awarded the 1 point for her try scoring display. It was also great to see Keeva Waters, a dolphin junior make her senior debut,“ Cogill said.
Next weekend see the men take on last years grand final opponents University at Sippy Downs in what presents as another exciting match. University sits equal second with the Dolphins on the A Grade table so much to be gained by the victors. The University side sits one behind the dolphins second place on the reserve grade ladder.
The Dolphin women have a bye this weekend returning to take on current premiers Nambour on 24 May at Sunshine Beach.
The Dolphins reserve grade also kept the scoreboard attendant busy in their 51-18 victory. Reon Fortington putting on an impressive display finding himself again in the player points along with Jack Davies and man of the match Harry O’Conner.
With the Dolphins celebrating their annual
Man of the Match and captain for the day Ben Ashman stood out ably supported by his partner in crime Kai Atkinson, making his A grade run debut for 2025, putting on a display of aggressive pilfering and defence they are known for. It was a day for the back rowers with Alex Tollis also in the player points with the defensive effort evident with the Wynnum side not crossing the Dolphins line until the 78th minute of the match.
Ladies Day, it was only fitting that the Ray While Noosa women’s team started the days on field festivities with a runaway 86-0 victory over their Brisbane Wynnum rivals, with nine individual players scoring tries. Despite a four try haul by Meg Fortune, it was fullback Bronte Wilson earning player of the match honours. ‘It was a great performance by the women today, but despite the score, credit has to go to the Wynnum girls who whilst outplayed, never stopped competing’
Junior round up for weekend results
U14 Dolphins vs Grammar
Unfortunately, the U14s faced a tough loss this week, defeated by a cohesive and dominant Grammar side at Grammar, with a final score of 33–0.
Post-match messages from the coaching team were clear: reset, regroup, and go again.
The boys were urged to reflect on their positions, watch the post-match video and consider what they could have done differently or better.
Domino’s Player of the Match was awarded to Victor for his work ethic, rugby IQ and defensive and attacking capabilities, with special mentions to Lewis and Sidney for their enthusiasm around the ruck and breakdown.
U13 Noosa Dolphins Vs Caloundra
The U13 Noosa Dolphins travelled to Kawana for a wet, slippery and muddy showdown with Caloundra. In a much-anticipated clash, the boys started well and were once again led up front by their dominant forward line. Caloundra fielded
From singing and bush care to service clubs and art, there is a wide variety of groups in Noosa.
SANTA’S CLASSY HELPERS
Santa’s Classy Helpers are a small charity supporting disadvantaged families, we collect donations and fundraise all year round to buy food, gifts, household items etc for over 500 families for a Christmas give-away at the J Noosa Junction early December every year. We are always looking for more helpers for our Christmas extravaganza, last year more than $500K of goods were given away so lots of helpers needed to make it all happen. To put your name down to be in the loop when we need help, please leave your contact details with Lorraine at the Classy Lady shop in Noosaville.
WHODUNNIT?
ArtsNational Noosa will host Agatha Christie’s Life and Crimes in London presented by Simon Whitehouse on Saturday 17 May at 4pm at St Mary’s Church, 17 William Street, Tewantin. In this talk we play armchair detective and follow a trail of clues to discover more about the London life of the “Queen of Crime“. The author left clues for us to follow all over London and penned 16 of 66 novels from one London address. Visitor fees: $30 includes wine/canapes. Bookings to membershipnoosaadfas@gmail.com
RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY
Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will hold its 90th birthday lunch on Friday 6 June at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL. We will have our usual meeting at 10.30am. Come along and enjoy a fun Lunch. All members welcome. Please Phone Kay to book on 5447 5042.
ZONTA CLUB
some big, strong boys leading their charge, which demanded the Dolphins work even harder in defence under difficult conditions.
Both teams were evenly matched, with Caloundra holding a slight lead at half-time. Unfortunately, the match was cut short due to an injury:
The Zonta Club of Noosa will be holding our annual Trivia Night at the RSL on Tuesday 27 May. Funds raised will assist women facing DV and homelessness in our community. Tickets are $15.
CLASSICAL MUSIC CIRCLE
Here’s to everyone keen and enthusiastic about Classical Music: Our group has been running for almost two years now at the U3A. My wife Irmi and myself Barry are presenting the most beautiful music from all popular composers. We meet every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm in the Auditorium of the U3A Noosa. The music is presented on a big cinematic screen with a fantastic sound system. Costs are a mere $3 per session, annual membership is $45 per year. Like to try out? Call Barry 0478 837 708 or barry.henze@gmail.com
AIR NOOSA
Australian Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch monthly meeting: Investment Discussion Group will be on Thursday 15 May at Sunrise Uniting Church, Grasstree Crt, Sunrise Beach at 9.30am. AIR/ASA Members - no charge. Visitors $10ppinclmorningtea(first2visitsfreeofcharge). Email airnoosasecretary@gmail.com phone 0417 431 303 or visit facebook.com/AIRNoosa
BIGGEST MORNING TEA
Sunny Fundraisers will be raising money for cancer at their Biggest Morning Tea on 27 May at 10am at The Boathouse Reception Room, 194 Gympie Tce, Noosaville. Cost $25 pp includes beautiful Morning Tea, entertainment, raffle prizes. Phone Rose for bookings on 0477 444 437.
SEWING AND CRAFT
We do all sorts of sewing, hand and machine,
a frustrating result, but both teams will look forward to a rematch in a few weeks.
Domino’s Man of the Match went to Caesar for a solid display. Unfinished game score: Noosa 7, Caloundra 17.
U12 Noosa Dolphins Vs Maroochydore
The U12 Noosa Dolphins delivered against the Maroochydore Swans on Saturday, securing a convincing 41–14 victory built on strong team play and individual brilliance.
The Dolphins started with intent, with Damo making a powerful run down the sideline before being pulled into touch. From the resulting lineout, Mason crashed over in the corner to open the scoring.
The Swans responded with a penalty close to the line, muscling over to narrow the gap.
Dominos Player of the Match: Jerry. U9s Dolphins vs Peregian Round 3 and U9s Noosa vs Peregian was the kind
dressmaking, quilting and embroidery ect. We are a friendly group and welcome new faces, new members and visitors. We meet on the last Saturday of each month. This month will be 24 May at 9am-3pm at the Masonic Hall, Moorindal St, Tewantin. Phone Angela 0408068148.
YANDINA COUNTRY MUSIC
Yandina Country Music welcomes guest artists Judy and Owen Oxley to the ACMA concert on Sunday 18 May from 12 noon at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road. You’ll also enjoy popular country music and other upbeat, crowd-pleasing favourites backed by a great house band. Raffle and door prizes, byo lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry $10, members $8. Enquiries 0437 191004.
RED CROSS
Tewantin/Noosa Branch of the Australian Red Cross April next meeting will be Friday 16 May at the RSL Tewantin at 10.15am. All welcome. Enquiries: Valerie (President) 0466 846 110.
GARDEN WORKSHOP
Head to to Victory Park, Peregian Beach at 10am on Saturday 17 May to learn from the experts how you can attract more native wildlife to your coastal garden. The free Urban Wildlife Garden Workshop will include tips and advice from the Noosa Integrated Catchment Association on attracting native birds and butterflies and you’ll learn about the unique animals that live in our coastal foreshore bushland and dunes and how to create an ideal wildlife habitat in your garden. There’ll be free native plant giveaways and gardening guides to help start you get started. Bookings are essential, to RSVP contact environment@noosa.qld.gov.au or call 53296500.
“That evening, we are having our formal 40th year celebration at Peppers,“ Dolphin President Chris Burton said. “It promises to be a great night to reflect on our history and catch up with old friends. Plenty of great food, refreshments and entertainment is promised.“
This Saturday matches at Sippy Downs commence with Reserve grade at 2pm and A Grade 3.30pm.
For all up to date Dolphin’s news, including ticket purchases for the 40th, are available on the Dolphins’ Facebook site.
of game kids dream of: wet weather rugby. Even before kick-off, the boys were covered in mud from one of Higgo’s famous warm-ups.
The Noosa boys turned up to play. Their defensive efforts were exceptional: they defended as a team. The team’s phase play was the best it’s ever been.
Domino’s Players of the Match were Sol and Gus: Sol with strong wide runs to score, and Gus with carving runs resulting in tries in the corner, along with brave, up-front tackling.
The boys had so much fun and played this game for their mums.
U8s Dolphins vs Caloundra Round 2 Playing Caloundra at Sunny Coast Grammar, the Dolphins outplayed and outscored their opponents in very muddy conditions. A real team effort: go the Dolphins.
Domino’s Player of the Match went to Buster for excellent sealing off at the breakdown.
NOOSAVILLE VIEW CLUB
The Noosaville VIEW Club is a valued part of The Smith Family dedicated to supporting the education and wellbeing of disadvantaged Australian children. On the 2nd Thursday of each month this warm and welcoming women’s club gathers for our “Friendship Day” event and camaraderie. On the 4th Thursday of each month we have our club lunch meeting at the Tewantin RSL with a guest speaker and update on our twelve Learning for Life students. New members and guests are always welcome to come along for fun and friendship. For more information call Wendy on 0417 267 281. ARTS AND CRAFTS
Talk: An Afternoon with Simone Z Leao, Saturday, May 10, 2-4pm
Workshops (booking required):
• Crochet workshop with Janelle Turley: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings, 9.3011.30am
• Expressive Abstractions with Dianne Smith: Saturday & Sunday, May 24 & 25, 9.30 am to 4.30pm
• Introduction to Gouche with Jan Lawnikanis: Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22, 9am to 4pm
• Pastel and pets with Lizzie Connor: 4 week workshop, beginning Tuesday June 3, 9 am to 12 pm Noosa Shire Arts & Crafts Association is a centre for creativity, learning & friendship. New members welcome. Visit our Gift Shop. Disabled-friendly access.
Tel: 07 5474 1211; Visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au @gmail.com
U8s - A muddy day (Supplied)
Inside centre Joey Caputo takes advantage of a quick ball from his forwards.
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Talking Sport
Ron Lane
Weightlifting back on track
The recent cyclone that swept across Queensland may have halted the State Masters Titles (weightlifting) but for the Noosa Barbell Club it was turned into a positive: it marked the start of a new and exciting chapter.
With the competition plans suddenly upended, the Noosa lifters have redirected their focus to a long block of training, working with coaches to address weaknesses and building a stronger foundation for the year’s major events. The unexpected break from competition has already been seen as a massive positive – not a setback.
“Of course it’s disappointing to miss the State Masters Titles,” said Noosa Barbell Club President Taj Marsh. “However, it’s also a blessing in disguise. This extra time gives our athletes a real chance to fix technical errors, get stronger and set themselves up for a huge end to the year.”
The next checkpoint for the club will be Queensland Club Round 2, scheduled for midJune. This event will provide athletes and coaches with a valuable opportunity to assess, progress and adjust their strategies in preparation for a major final push towards the Nationals in September.
Despite the challengers Mother Nature delivered, the Noosa Barbell Crew remains focused, determined and hungry for success. “We’re taking the long view,” said club President Taj Marsh and- he added, “By the Nationals we will be ready to show just how far we have come.”
The ability to sit back, address the situation, and turn a massive negative into a positive, shows a great club attitude. Well done and good luck to all. Little Athletics
For the Noosa Little Athletics their season has come to a very successful end. Last week a gathering of the clans celebrated what must be one of their best- ever seasons, a club that has it all: good committee, great coaching panel, top athletes and great family support.
Celebrations for the evening were under control of Masters of Ceremonies Val Hooper. Annual presentation and awards were the highlight of the evening with athletes and volunteers being recognized for their efforts throughout the season. Public relations officer Tanya Mattila advised that outstanding performances at centre, regional, state and national levels were recognized by the club, “Our Presentation and Awards night was a fantastic way to end our season. It started with a delicious spread of food and refreshments, shared by all, and followed by the award presentations.”
The MC opened the celebrations with the first awards given to long term committee members and volunteers, Dani Allgood and for Samantha Hooper, for their five years of dedicated service.
An array of awards were presented, starting with the youngest group of athletes the Tiny Tots. The age champion and Runner Up trophies were presented to each of the age groups from under 6 to under 17 boys and girls. The Centre Perpetual awards were presented to Marlon Andrews- Athlete of the Year, Eli Melinz- Out of Stadia, Most Improved Athlete Violet Hunter. Centre Encouragement Award Violet Hunter
The Encouragement Trophy- Charlie Horne, Coaches Trophy- Eli Melinz, Captains Choice Junior Freddy Frisby, Captains Choice SeniorCharlotte Brown, Sprint Award-Melinz Family, Volunteer of the Year- Brenda Toovey and Age Manager of the Year- Lucy Corley. For all those wishing to see a full list of award recipients can be found on Noosa Little Athletics Club website, including details on how to register for the next season commencing in September 2025. Caza Jiu Jitsu Club
From the Caza Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club Noosa Heads, comes a full report from a three-day JiuJitsu camp, that was held for all Caza affiliated clubs on 3-5 May at the newest affiliate, Caza Agnes Water on Bicentennial Road in Agnes Water. It was attended by 60 adults and kids including Caza affiliated members from Headquarters in Noosa, Caza Hinterland in Cooroy, Caza Caloundra in Monday Beach, Drop Bear in Ipswich: with some members driving up to six hours to come and participate, thus supporting the new club. The new club opened 10 months ago, and has almost reached an impressive membership of
100 members
Caza has currently six affiliations. These consist of Caza Headquarters, Caza Hinterland, Caza Caloundra, Caza Agnes Water, Caza Drop Bear (Ipswich) and Rolling Fitness (Maroochydore). Day 1 the first session was taught by head coach and owner of Caza Hinterland, Cheyne Douglas who taught gi fundamentals,and some advanced submissions.
The second session was taught by Andrew Bailey, head coach and owner of Caza Caloundra, who taught a no-gi class focusing on standup takedowns and some advanced controls and submissions. Day two was taught by the owner of Caza Headquarters in Noosa, Yoshinori Hasegawa, focusing on passing guard techniques.
Day three was taught by Kallan Callcott and David Vass- Bowen, instructors at Drop Bear in Ipswich: teaching advanced no- gi controls, particularly taking the back. It was a very successful trip, and all members had an enriching jiu-jitsu learning experience: happy to say, filled with laughter and sweat.
Rugby League.
It has been a very busy weekend for Noosa Pirates with games from the senior A grade right through to the U11 Girls. A big well done to the U11 Girls as this was their Gala Day. This is a new division (this year,) and it is a great step forward, because there are now six teams.
In the A grade vs Stanley Rivers, the Pirates went down 16-4. The Reserve grade men started slow being 12-0 down at half time. But a great effort by the Pirates saw them come back to win 1612. The C grade had it really tough in Kilcoy going down 44-6, and Opens women’s had to forfeit, and the U19 men’s had a bye: this rounded off the senior games.
Juniors started Friday night with the U15 girls winning over Nambour 50-0, the U15 boys beat Caloundra 16-14 on the bell. The U17 girls had no game -opponents forced to forfeit, while the U17 boys had a good win against Bribie Island 18-6: the U14 boys had a win 28-18 over Maroochydore, but the U13 boys, just short to Gympie 24-20. The U13 girls and U14 boy have now won all their first three games. Good to see juniors on the move, as the juniors are the future of club football. Between the Flags
At this time of the year our volunteer lifesavers in the state of Queensland stop and do a down-toearth assessment of beach fatalities. This season 2025, unfortunately saw a total of 12 drownings, on the state’s beaches: from 11 in 2022/23 and 8 in 2023/24.
It is to be noted that all the drownings happened outside the patrolled areas, away from the red and yellow flags, on non-patrolled beaches. “Five of these drownings happened on the Gold Coast, as more than two million people flocked to
those beaches.“ Another major problem according to SLSQ operating officer Greg Cahill were, “The number of people swimming outside patrol hours.” Another problem is experienced with swimmers encouraging others to swim outside the flags.
It has also come to note that had it not been for the outstanding effort of the lifesavers and lifeguards, who performed an incredible 1052 rescues and 109,760 preventative actions (performed to avert trouble) as 4.28 million arrived on the state’s beaches, the figures would have been worse.
Mr. Cahall also draws attention to the Emergency Response Beacons, like the one installed at Noosa.
When we talk about incredible rescues, what could be better than a rescue performed by three Sunshine Beach nippers, Louie Hammersley, Liam Wright and Kai Ackerman, who rescued a stricken swimmer, during a surf carnival at Mooloolaba in February.
These three 13-year-olds, who train under former top iron series competitors Wes and Jade Berg, have just finished a very successful season competing at state and national level. Success at both rescue work and competition shows these young lifesavers to be great all-round clubmen.
Game winning try in the last 30sec of the Noosa Pirates U15s game on the weekend. (Supplied)
Caza Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu members at their three day camp.
Little Athletics Volunteer of the Year Brenda Toovey.
Noosa Little Athletics Athlete of the Year Marlon Andrews. (Supplied)
Senior athletes Eli Melinz and Taya Clayton with three Tiny Tots athletes.
Life of Brine
Phil Jarratt - philjarratt.com
The showdown at Burleigh
Having spent half of last week’s Brine raving about the strength and audacity of Julian Wilson’s comeback party at the Burleigh Pro, I’m not going to repeat the dose by raving about what happened when the point got a bit more serious, however…
Since Jules finished a heroic second to a rampaging Fil Toledo in front of an exuberant and totally partisan Saturday arvo crowd on the headland, I need to focus on a few curious elements which took the edge of an otherwise brilliant five days of surfing at the highest level.
I missed the finals live and caught up on Saturday night over a pinot noir or three. There was no question in my mind that the best two surfers in the men’s draw contested the final. Brazil’s two-times world champ Toledo, making his own comeback of sorts with a slow climb (until now) back up the rankings after having taken a year’s sabbatical to address his morbid fear of really big waves, had improved with every heat appearance at Burleigh, confidently combining his brilliant air game with a knack for finding makeable barrels in the rough. He looked unstoppable, except by the 36-year-old comeback kid from Newcastle via Noosa, who matched Filipe’s growing confidence and cunning in every round.
It never really looked like the wheels would fall off for either of these great surfers, particularly as other form surfers, like Burleigh’s Liam O’Brien, title contender Ethan Ewing, wildcard Morgan Cibilic and powerhouse Jordy Smith fell away in the round of 16 and the quarters, with Kanoa Igarashi taking it all the way to the semis, where Jules had his measure.
The clash of the Titans began as expected, an air battle unleashed over the first two minutes with both Fil and Jules soaring above the lip for excellent eight-plus scores. Then the deep but difficult barrels came into play, with Fil possibly getting the edge but Julian’s intensity growing. Then, with 17 minutes to go and nothing separating them, I noticed a 9.07 score pop into the box for Toledo. Wait, what! I was watching the condensed replay so I switched to the full one and scrolled to 20 minutes remaining, then watched every move. Nothing. No vision, no comments from the box. Jules needed an 8.8 to get home and never got there, despite several valiant attempts.
On Sunday morning I went in search of answers to the mystery score and found an explanation of sorts on Swellnet from the astute Steve Shearer: “The highest score of the heat, a 9.07 from Pip, was never broadcast, never replayed, and never mentioned by commentators. How does the highest score of the final just go missing? It was like an alien spaceship landing on the lawn at the White House, abducting Donald Trump and it doesn’t make the nightly news. No-one saw anything? When we finally saw the wave taken out of the context of the heat it looked nowhere near a nine, despite all five judges awarding a number within 0.2 of each other. Most peculiar...”
But as Steve also noted, “A fitting finale for the event, with 28 waves ridden, 0.4 of a point separating eventual winner Toledo from runner-up wildcard Wilson.”
The story of the women’s event was, again, more about the runner-up than the winner, with veteran campaigner and happy face of pro surfing, Sally Fitzgibbons, struggling at the bottom end of the rankings with the mid-season cut looming, charging through the rounds knocking more fancied wunderkind out of her way as she went, to meet Hawaii’s Betty Lou Sakura Johnson in the final. But it could have been Tahitian Vahine Fierro instead.
In another moment of strangeness on finals day, the judges called an interference against Vahine in her semi against Sakura. I replayed this half a dozen times and Sakura’s staged claim became more obvious with every play. At the pointy end of a big comp, nerves can make you do strange things, but this was unfortunate, and Betty Lou would have won anyway.
Sal had had a great comp, but she was spent by the final. While Sakura surfed smoothly, tight in the pocket most of the time, Sal had no timing at all, and when all else failed she threw nonsensical air attempts until the final siren ended her pain. Shame, she’d been brilliant up to then.
Onward to the last leg of the Oz tour at Marga-
ret River, where wings will be clipped in the midseason cut. Come on, Sal, you can do it!
Vale Uncle Clyde Aikau
Tears all over Oahu and the rest of the surfing world last week with the news that the legendary Clyde Aikau had been claimed by pancreatic cancer at 75.
Clyde, younger brother of Hawaiian icon Eddie Aikau, who disappeared at sea in 1978 at the age of 31, carried the family legacy through the following decades with passion, bravery and a quiet dignity. In 1985 he helped establish the Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, always known as The Eddie, a big wave contest which Clyde won in huge waves at Waimea Bay in 1986. He continued to compete at The Eddie until he was 66.
I got to know Clyde and Eddie when they brokered a peace deal on the North Shore in 1976, stopping attacks on Australian surfers by Hawaiian underworld figures. It was a tense few weeks, but I got to see the lighter side of the Aikaus when they were invitees to the first Stubbies Pro at Burleigh Heads in ‘77, where we enjoyed ukelele tunes over beers at the yacht club. A year later Eddie was presumed dead, having paddled his surfboard for help as the Hokule’a slowly sank at sea. His crew mates were subsequently rescued.
In later years Clyde became an important elder of the Hawaiian surfing tribe, visiting the Noosa Festival of Surfing on several occasions where he led the traditional blessing of the waters and paddle out as our honoured guest.
RIP, Uncle, you will be sorely missed.
Felipe Toledo on his way to victory. (WSL)
Julian Wilson takes to the sky in hot pursuit. (WSL)
Jules even higher. (WSL
Uncle Clyde in his happy place. (Supplied)
Clyde streaking across a Bay monster at The Eddie. (Supplied)
Clyde in da barrel! (Supplied)
Clyde blessing the waters at the Noosa Festival of Surfing 1999.
Wildcard Morgan Cibilic on fire. (WSL)
SERENE ESCAPE WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS
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A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, three-car house, pool, on 4047sq m 14 Pear Tree Lane, Cooroy, goes to auction Wednesday, 21 May, at 10am. (473773)
Tenahya Thompson and Joel Hood of Joel Hood Property have former Ray White head auctioneer Phil Parker calling the event, to be held at 5pm.
The immaculate Hamptons-style residence is about 250m to the Noosa River, in a highlysought part of Noosaville.
With pool and two-car accommodation, this luxury home creates a statement in coastal elegance, Tenahya said.
“It is stunning, with a floorpan that works really well.
“There has been a good mix of interestmainly locals through the door at open homes, otherwise from interstate.
“They have been knocked out by the presentation and position.’’
French doors and stacker doors open to connect the home with the outdoors, while stone benchtops, plantation shutters, decorative wall panelling and feature lighting add elegance and character.
A soaring void with a striking coffered ceiling is set above a light-filled living and dining zone containing a feature fireplace.
This pairs with a beautiful Hamptons kitchen showcasing a double-bowl farmhouse sink, a 900mm Smeg cooker, a walk-in pantry, an integrated Bosch dishwasher, and a picturewindow view over the blue of the pool.
Plush bedrooms and fully tiled bathrooms are zoned upstairs, including a main suite with a pool view.
Further features include zoned ducted heating and air-conditioning, a remote double garage, a security system, a garden shed, and an outdoor shower.
EASTERN BEACHES RETAIN POPULARITY
Brilliant sunshine and the popularity of the eastern beaches were the perfect combination recently for properties listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate.
Marketing agent Zoe Cooke was constantly busy at open-for-inspections during the four-
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, three-car house, pool, on 4047sq m 14 Pear Tree Lane, Cooroy, goes to auction Wednesday, 21 May, at 10am. (473773)
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, three-car house, pool, on 4047sq m 14 Pear Tree Lane, Cooroy, goes to auction Wednesday, 21 May, at 10am. (473773)
week campaign for single-level, four-bedroom, three-bathroom house at 17 Rainbow Cres, Sunrise Beach.
Offering a relaxed coastal life in a tranquil cul-de-sac, just 700 metres to a wonderfully private stretch of Sunrise Beach, it attracted a great crowd especially locals and two very keen registered bidders on auction day. It was sold under the hammer to an overseas family for $2.225m.
SUNRISE STUNNER
Listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate marketing agents Nic Hunter and Tracy Russell, a stunning Sunrise Beach surprise at 28 Newfield St was always going to attract attention.
A seven-minute walk to squeaky white sand, everything about the house was sparkling newa statement of the absolute latest in up-tempo design, form and function.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence with a reserve backdrop to the lustrous pool was sold post auction, to a couple whose two-year
search for their dream home was finally over. Meanwhile, it was a close call at the auction for 26 Resolute St, Sunrise Beach, listed by Erica Newton. However, negotiations continue for the recently renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence. It has a price guide of $2.7m.
Similarly post auction, for a rare gem of unparalleled beachside living at 36 Seaview Tce, Sunshine Beach, listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate marketing agent Tim McSweeney. The five-bedroom, four--bathroom residence is now listed with a price guide of $8.55m.
AUCTION ACTION
FRIDAY, 16 May
Noosa Heads
• 7404/5 Morwong Dve: 1bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, 1pm, Chris Miller 0412 894 542
Tom Offermann Real Estate
SATURDAY, 17 May
Noosa Heads
• 9401/5 Morwong Dve: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 11am, Chris Miller 0412 894 542 Tom Offermann Real Estate
• 11/13 Noosa Pde: 1bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, 1pm, Patrick Sherwood 0413 889 130 Clare Sherwood 0402 903 733 Tom Offermann Real Estate
Noosaville
• 8/9 Barbados Cres: 2bed, 2bath, 1car waterfront townhouse, 9am, Eliza Coppin 0423 726 639 Tom Offermann Real Estate
• 5/1 Howard St: 2bed, 2bath, 1car riverfront apartment, 10am, Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 Tom Offermann Real Estate
Sunrise Beach
• 6 Captains Ct: Vacant 750sq m, 4pm, Cameron Urquhart 0411 757 570 Tom Offermann Real Estate
Sunshine Beach
• 6 Stevens St: 4bed, 2bath, 2car architect-designed house, pool, 3pm, David Conolly 0438 259 956 Century 21 Noosa, Sam Walker 0400 730 457 Walker & Rigby
Tewantin
• 4 Ernest St: 4bed, 4bath, 1car house, pool, 12pm Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 Tom Offermann Real Estate
WEDNESDAY, 21 May
Cooroy
• 14 Pear Tree Lane: 3bed, 2bath, 3car house, pool, on 4047sq m, 10am, Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Ruth Venning 0410 243 487 Hinternoosa
8/9 BARBADOSCRESCENT , NOOSAVILLE
Ifparadiseis swayingpalms,anidyllic year-round climate, swimminginazurewaters,lollingona sun lounge, watchingkidsbuildsandcastlesfromthedeck almostbeside youaspleasurecraft bobontheNoosa River,beingsurrounded by innumerablenaturalassets, and exceptional eye-catchingviews,itisliterallyonyour doorstep.
Inside,thereisaseamless flow betweenthegenerous livingareas.Withcoastal cool-hued floortiles,a captivating contemporary fit-out,matchingfurnishings andloadsofnaturallightthatsaturatesfromtheliving spaces to thenorth-facingoutdoors,all combinedspell year-roundholidays.Alllocatedwithina smallandvery tightlyheldcomplex ofonly9.
Auction
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Agent Eliza Coppin 0423726639 eliza@offermann.com.au
4E RNES TS TREET , TEWANTIN
Classicriver-side residences,arelikeacoveted diamond -highlyvaluedandmuchloved,especially whenit’s40m to theforeshore,and contemporary iterationswithsplashesofunderstated retro,pay homage to its romanticarchitectural style.TheWhite Houseshineswithlife. Fromthecul-de-sac,the American-stylewhite clapboardexterioriscaptivating. Openthedoubleglass-panedfrontdoorsofthe
wide verandahintothefoyer. Lookaheadandmarvel athigh ceilings,architravesanddeco-inspiredlight sconces.Thanksto Frenchdoorsopeningeitherside ofthewood-burning fireplace,naturallightshadow dances overthebeautifuloak flooring,whilst alfresco, thepredominantlyundercover terraceisperfectly positionedforentertainingpoolside,whateverthe season. A 4 B 4 C 1 D
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Blessedwith ascene-stealinglocation,simplydazzling viewsofbobbingpleasurecraft ontheNoosaRiver, pelicansandospreysglidingabove,whileembracinga waterfrontdottedwith swaying coconutpalmsadding splashesofthe Caribbean tocomplementthebuilding’s curvaceousarchitecturallines,isholiday paradise. Insidebeinstantlydrawntothe expansivemain terrace, withviewssweepingnorthandeast,acrossandalong
theNoosaRiver waterwaysincludingtheNoosaSpit andNoosaNorthShore.Below,thewhite-sandbeach, impressiveoval-shapedpool,spaandsun terrace, twopontoonjettiesandmooringbollards,soundlike heavenforthosewanting to becomeboatiesfora day,thoseinto fishingorkidsjustwanting to build sandcastlesand swimintheshallows.
Auction
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Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au
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MarvelattheluminousturquoiseofLagunaBay, sweepingacrossNoosaNorthShoreandbeyond to DoubleIsland Point.Admirehow theawe-inspiring northerlyviewistingedwith coolsalty breezes andmatched by aninteriorwhichisasfreshand exhilaratingasanearlymorningswimatLittleCove Beach,justaminuteaway. Insideadmirethe overallfeel ofbrightness.Superloftyceilingsarecomplementedby
doubleheight wallsofglass,massivepicture windows, banksofplantationshutters,classic terracottatiles andsplashesof tonesmimickingoutdoors.Upstairs isparadise -adazzlingrooftop terraceostensively floatinginthetrees,naturallywiththosejaw-dropping viewsplusoutdoorkitchen.Imagineholidays,with strikingviewsofLittleCove Beach &NoosaNational ParkOnDoorstep, aremarkablesight!
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Agent EricSeetoo 0419757770 eric@offermann.com.au
2/19 ANN ST REET , NO O SA V ILLE
Areyou consumedwithdesiretoliveandlove thegood life everyday, afew minutesfromthesparklingNoosa Riverforeshore, watchingkidssplashintheshallows, everhopeful fishingfolkononeofthejetties,envying localswho walktheirdogsor two-wheelitalongthe dedicatedcycleways,andhavingclassycafésand waterfront restaurantsonyourdoorstep? Whataboutmakingthedream cometruewithafree-
standingtownhomesetinaprivateenclaveofjust two?Inside,beinstantlyattractedtobrightnatural light,whichthankstodisappearingdoorsoff theliving andthediningareasinvitesitselfindoors.Linesare alsoblurred to theidyllicnorth-facingoutdoorsand expansiveterrace.Itabutstheturquoisepoolandno doubtafavouritespotforkidsisthelawn.
Auction
Saturday 24 May2pm
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Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au
3/15 MITTI ST REET , NOOS AH EADS
Justtwo minutesfromLittleCoveBeach,thisrare freestanding cottageintheboutiqueAlderly complex offerstheultimateNoosaescape.Perfectlypositioned betweenLagunaBayandNoosaNational Park,it’sideal forrelaxingholidaysor ahigh-yieldinvestment,with provenshort-term rentalsuccess.Accessiblefromboth ParkRoadandMittiStreet,thenorth-facing cottage features Frenchdoorsthatopen to asun-drenched
terracewithpoolsideloungers,alfrescodining,anda rooftop retreat.Recently renovated,theinteriors blend polishedtimber floors,stone walls,andastylishbeachchicpalette.Themodernkitchen flowsseamlesslyto aprivateoutdoor terrace,perfectforentertaining. Nestledinlushtropicalgardensandfootstepsfrom thebeach,thisis arareopportunitytosecureaprivate sliceofparadise.
Auction Sunday 25 May1pm
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Agent EricSeetoo 0419757770 eric@offermann.com.au
6S ILVER TO PR OAD, DOONAN
IntheheartoftheprestigiousNoosahinterland,this elevatedproperty deliversabeautifulbalanceoflush, greenspacesandendlesspossibility,perfectlysuitedto growingfamiliesorthoseseekinganacreageescape. Perchedon afullyfenced5,246m²block,entertaining ismadeeffortlesswithlarge stonebenchtopsinthe kitchen,gas cooktopandbi-foldserverywindow allowing youtotakeintheviewsofthepool,citrus
gardenandfreshwaterdamfromthe expansive covereddeck.Withscenicsurroundsandthedelights ofNoosajustminutes away,6SilvertopRd,Doonanis theperfectblendoffamilyentertainingandthelush Noosahinterlandlifestyle.
Auction
Saturday 31 May12pm
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Agent BeauLamshed 0402699303 beau@offermann.com.au
5/1 HO WA RD ST REET ,
NOOSAVILLE
An exceptionalopportunityawaitsinoneofNoosa’smostsought-afterlocations. Thisfully renovatedapartmentofferssomeofthemost breathtaking waterviews Noosahas to offer.Uponentering,youareimmediatelygreetedbypolishedtimber floorsthatleadtoagenerousnorth-facingbalcony,wherethetranquilityofNoosa’s shimmering waterwaysunfoldsbeforeyou, stretchingfrom TewantinHarbour to TheNoosaRiver Mouth.Whether you’rewatchingthevibrant waterlifeorenjoying thegoldenhourwithfriends,theviewscreateanever-changingandcaptivating backdrop. Perfectlypositionedonthe first floor,this stylishlyfurnishedapartment isdesignedwith acontemporarycoastalaesthetic.Enjoysastrongdemandfrom holiday guests,furtherenhancingitsappealas apremiuminvestmentproperty.
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Auction Saturday17May 10am
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Friday1.00-1.30& Saturday9.30am
6C AP TA INS CO UR T, SUNRISEBEACH
Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au
Imaginetheprivilegeofbuildinga one-off showstopper,inspired byevocativeand innovativearchitecture,onthelastremainingallotmentinacovetedquietculde sac,withpotentiallyspectacular coastaland CoralSeaviews,mereminutesviaa reserveandpathwaytosqueakywhite sandandpopularsurfbreaks. Itisimpossiblenottobeimpressed by thelevel750m2sitewitha substantial19.8m street frontageand19.7mboundary to theridgelineofHeathland Park,anature reserve.Baskinthepleasureofa dream comingtrue. Waketo thesoundof waves breakingononshore,grabbingtheboard,kidsanddog,andbeingsoclose to SunriseBeach.
Auction Saturday17May 4pm
Agent CameronUrquhart 0411757570
cameron@offermann.com.au
HOME FOCUS
WATERFRONT RETREAT, WALK TO HASTINGS STREET
IF escaping to year-round forever summers of tranquility, to a top of the class immaculate waterfront residence, with its own white sand beach, a private jetty to park the boat and jet skis, plus dreamy river views, including from the riverfront pool sounds too good to be true, then start packing.
Aspire to enjoying life in the sub-tropics beyond all expectations, on a tranquil, deep sapphire-blue and expansive reach of the pristine Noosa River waterway - a remarkable backdrop. Roll the kayak down your private boat ramp and start your morning in paradise, gliding along sparkling waterways with salttinged fresh air and natural ambience aplenty. Life becomes a daily breeze when in close proximity to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach by foot, bike or by boat, or take a stroll to enjoy the multiple celebrated restaurants in nearby Quamby Place. Alternatively, explore Gympie Terrace’s picturesque river views, park lined pathways and charming cafes for a further relaxed experience.
Situated along Noosa Sound’s serene canal, this newly rejuvenated and fully approved for year round holiday letting residence offers a unique opportunity for exceptional income generation, whilst enjoying year round personal use in one of Noosa Sounds most celebrated and established waterfront locale’s “Hideaway Island” a street lined with luxurious new homes - a stalwart for future value growth.
From the residence, enjoy picturesque water views to the North/West that create a calming atmosphere inspiring the epitome that is Noosa waterfront living. Inside, the home exudes warmth and comfort, featuring an open plan living and dining area, feature windows to invite ambient natural light and large spaces designed to comfortably accommodate families. The well-equipped kitchen has incredible storage, near new appliances, ample bench space, a breakfast bar and is ideal for hosting and connecting with the outdoor space via multiple servery windows.
The residence comprises four bedrooms, two upstairs and two downstairs. The master bedroom enjoys river views and features a private ensuite whilst two further bedrooms are large enough to accommodate multiple bedding configurations including dual double beds –there are six beds total. Wall mounted Smart Tv’s are also a modern convenience to utilise along with ducted air conditioning throughout, a security system, storage rooms, double garage, boat parking, electric gate and pool heating for continued enjoyment in the cooler months.
The highlight of the outdoor area is the newly built pool and cabana deck, providing a refreshing escape and a perfect spot to relax and unwind, enjoy a sunset drink or cast a line and reel in a bream, mangrove jack or trevally, all popular catches found in the Noosa River.
“For anyone seeking to cultivate a sunny state of mind in a safe, secure and stunning
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waterfront, this residence simply has it all, including being fortunate to have Noosa Councils approval for full time Holiday Letting
Golden Ticket, “comments Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Jesse Stowers, “and the millionaire’s playground on Noosa Sound, is the
Address: 17 Wyuna Drive, NOOSAVILLE Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Auction: On site auction - Saturday 7 June, 2:00pm Inspect: Saturday 17 May 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Wednesday 21 May 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Saturday 24 May 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Contact: Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE
perfect destination for high-flyers seeking an unrivalled lifestyle and generational investment in the ultimate destination and position.
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raised, purchasing 88 pieces of life-saving paediatric medical equipment.
Together, we have reached new heights.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, our recent 6 Peaks in 1 Day event held on Sunday 4th May, raised an outstanding $63,210.75.
This event adds to a growing legacy that Reed & Co. have been commited to since opening their doors in 2018. We have now raised over $1,162,082.86 purchasing 88 pieces of vital paediatric medical equipment for local Noosa and regional hospitals across Australia. This is only the beginning.
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MODERN COASTAL MASTERPEICE
A masterclass in contemporary coastal design, 18 Boxsell Rise captures the essence of luxury beachside living.
Perched on an elevated, private rise with a glorious westerly outlook, this recently renovated residence is a sanctuary of sophistication, crafted for families who demand the finest.
Step inside and experience a seamless interplay of light, space and bespoke finishes.
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Open-plan living and dining areas flow effortlessly to a designer kitchen, where premium Neff appliances - including an induction cooktop, dual ovens, integrated fridges, and dishwasher - are complemented by a spacious butler’s pantry, ensuring effortless entertaining at every turn.
Designed with versatility in mind, the home features four generously sized bedroomsthree with custom walk-in robes - alongside
a private, fully self-contained studio with its own ensuite and hot and cold outdoor shower, offering ideal guest accommodation or a serene work-from-home retreat.
Outdoors, a Palm Springs-inspired haven awaits. A heated sparkling resort-style pool with a Naked filtration system, an expansive flat lawn, and a stylish powder room create the ultimate entertaining destination - all framed by lush landscaping and whispering coastal breezes.
And with the golden sands of Sunrise Beach just a 700-metre stroll away, the best of coastal living is quite literally at your doorstep. Offering both seclusion and convenience, 18 Boxsell Rise is more than a home - it’s a lifestyle statement.
A rare opportunity to secure an exceptional coastal retreat in one of Sunrise Beach’s most prestigious addresses.
Address: 18 Boxsell Rise, SUNRISE BEACH Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 garage Inspect: Saturday 17 May at 11:30AM Auction: Wednesday 4th June at 1:00pm
Contact: Mark Hodgkinson 0409 484 159 and Chris Roche 0424 610 414, REED & CO. ESTATE AGENTS
There’sStillTime To Inspect!
Address 14Pear TreeLane, Cooroy
Bed 3 Bath 2 Car 3 Pool
Auction21stMayat10:00AMOnSite
Land 4047sqm
View Sat1-1:30pm, Wed9:30-10:00am
•Private,andpicturesqueon 1acre
•Zoned formediumdensityhousing
•CharmingQueenslanderstyleabode
•Timber floors,high ceilings,picturerails
•Country-stylekitchen, coveredentertainingdeck
•Sparklingpool,level,lawn areas,shed
•Walk to schools,shops,library,club, cafes
•Motivatedseller, rareacreagespotin town
JeanetteCatalano 0422923851
jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au
Ruth Venning 0410243487
ruth@hinternoosa.com.au
Boreen Point
Saturday17thMay
11.00AM -11.30AM20UranganStreet2 22 O/O$845,000 Cons.Laguna RealEstate0412043880 CastawaysBeach
Saturday17thMay
10.30AM -11.00AM36DriftwoodDrive 424 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0410603519
Wednesday21stMay
12.00PM -12.30PM36DriftwoodDrive 424 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0410603519 CoolumBeach
Saturday17thMay
2.00PM -2.30PM47 PacificTerrace4 42 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413044241 Cooroy
Saturday17thMay
9.00AM -9.30AM38 Pearsons Road 522 OffersOver$1,249,000 Hinternoosa0419491448
9.30AM -10.00AM7/13KauriStreet 432 OffersOver$749,000 Hinternoosa0415111 370 10.15AM -10.45AM 7ColonialCourt4 22 CONTACT AGENTReed &Co.EstateAgents0409484 159
11.00AM -11.30AM 181MaryRiver Road 325 OffersOver$1,295,000 Hinternoosa0415111 370 12.30PM -1.00PM 16 DiamondStreet4 12 OffersConsideredHinternoosa0415111 370
1.00PM -1.30PM 14 PearTreeLane 323 Auction Hinternoosa0422923851
Doonan
Saturday17thMay
10.00AM -10.45AM 6Silvertop Road 334 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0402699303 1.00PM -1.30PM 156ValleyDrive 554 BUYERSGUIDEFROM$5,200,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955
NoosaHeads
Friday16thMay
12.00PM -12.30PM1/81HastingsStreet 321 6,450,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0419757770
3.15PM -3.45PM25/1QuambyPlace 321 CONTACT AGENTReed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505
Saturday17thMay
9.30AM -10.00AM2001/11LakeviewRise 422 CONTACT AGENTReed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955
10.00AM -10.30AM2231/15LakeviewRise 221 OFFERSFROM$1.3MCONSIDEREDHarcourts PropertyCentreNoosa0415558656
10.45AM -11.15AM232/61NoosaSpringsDrive 322 CONTACT AGENTHarcourts PropertyCentreNoosa0415558656
11.00AM -11.30AMLasRias,7/8QuambyPlace 321 $5,390,000TomOffermann RealEstate0419757770
11.00AM -11.30AM 1ThornbillCourt3 32 BUYERSGUIDE$2,300,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955
11.30AM -12.00PM753/61NoosaSpringsDrive 432 OFFERSINVITEDHarcourts PropertyCentreNoosa0415558656
11.30AM -12.00PM25/1QuambyPlace 321 CONTACT AGENTReed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505
11.45AM -12.15PM 17 MossmanCourt4 42 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955
12.00PM -12.30PM7/25AllambiRise 321 Auction
12.00PM -12.30PM 5WildAppleCourt3 22 $2,750,000
OPENHOMES
Saturday17thMay
-9.00AM8/9BarbadosCrescent
-9.30AM 16/24MunnaCrescent
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12.15PM -12.45PM835/100 ResortDrive 22 1BYNEGOTIATIONHarcourts PropertyCentreNoosa0415558656
12.30PM -1.00PM 11/13Noosa Parade 111 Auction
1.00PM -1.30PM3/15MittiStreet 421 Auction
TomOffermann RealEstate0413889 130
TomOffermann RealEstate0419757770
1.00PM -1.30PM1/15GrantStreet 322 NEGOTIATIONFROM$2,095,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505
2.00PM -2.30PM21EugarieStreet 422 CONTACT AGENTReed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505
2.00PM -2.30PM 16/30HastingsStreet3 32 CONTACT AGENTReed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955
Noosaville
Thursday15thMay
12.00PM -12.30PM5/112-114 HiltonTerrace3 21 O/O$1,600,000 Cons.Laguna RealEstate0407379893
4.30PM -5.00PM61/185-187GympieTerrace2 1+ 1$880,000 Laguna RealEstate0412043880
Friday16thMay
11.00AM -11.30AM214/299Weyba Road 211 O/O$750,000 Cons.Laguna RealEstate0407379893
12.00PM -12.30PM 19ValCrescent 422
RealEstate0413044241
-9.30AM61/185-187GympieTerrace2 1+ 1$880,000 Laguna RealEstate0412043880 9.30AM -10.00AM5/1HowardStreet 221 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512 10.00AM -10.30AM 17/7-11JamesStreet 221 ByNegotiationLaguna RealEstate0434236 110 10.00AM -10.30AM2/19AnnStreet 322 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413044241 10.15AM -10.45AM4/2LakeWeybaDrive3 22 OFFERSOVER$1,725,000
&Co.EstateAgents0409446955 10.30AM -11.00AM2/59BluefinCourt3 22 BUYERSGUIDE$1,900,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505 10.30AM -11.00AM 12 JaileeCourt4 32 OFFERSOVER$3,300,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158 11.00AM -11.30AM71WyunaDrive4 42 $19,500,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512 11.00AM -11.30AM 17WyunaDrive 422 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0414367282 11.00AM -11.30AM5/265GympieTerrace3 21 O/O$1,800,000 Cons.Laguna RealEstate0407379893 12.00PM -12.30PM2/10HowardStreet 322 $3,450,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512 12.00PM -12.30PM5/112-114 HiltonTerrace 321 O/O$1,600,000 Cons.Laguna RealEstate0407379893 12.15PM -12.45PM7/140Noosa Parade2 21 BUYERSGUIDE$1,450,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505 1.00PM -1.30PM 13 ElyStreet 423 PRICEGUIDE$2,700,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409484 159 1.15PM -1.45PM4/40-42 JamesStreet 321 BUYERSGUIDE$1,350,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505 2.00PM -2.30PM 19ValCrescent 422 $1,565,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0409685211
Tuesday20thMay
12.00PM -12.30PM214/299Weyba Road 211 O/O$750,000 Cons.Laguna RealEstate0407379893 1.00PM -1.30PM 19/173-175GympieTerrace3 22 $1,250,000 Laguna RealEstate0407379893
Wednesday21stMay 10.00AM -10.30AM 17/7-11JamesStreet 221 ByNegotiationLaguna RealEstate0434236 110 10.00AM -10.30AM4/299Weyba Road
10.00AM -10.30AM2/19AnnStreet 322 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413044241 11.00AM -11.30AM5/265GympieTerrace3 21 O/O$1,800,000 Cons.Laguna RealEstate0407379893 11.00AM -11.30AM 16/24MunnaCrescent 221 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413044241 11.00AM -11.30AM 17WyunaDrive 422 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0414367282 12.00PM -12.30PM5/112-114 HiltonTerrace 321 O/O$1,600,000 Cons.Laguna RealEstate0407379893
Thursday22ndMay
12.00PM -12.30PM214/299Weyba Road 21 1O/O$750,000 Cons.Laguna RealEstate0407379893 1.00PM -1.30PM 19/173-175GympieTerrace3 22 $1,250,000 Laguna RealEstate0407379893 4.30PM -5.00PM61/185-187GympieTerrace 21+1 $880,000 Laguna RealEstate0412043880
NoosaWaters
Saturday17thMay
11.30AM -12.00PM 108ShorehavenDrive 422 AUCTIONFRIDAY 6THJUNE AT 12PM Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158
Pinbarren
Saturday17thMay
11.30AM -12.00PM52Binalong Road 322 ForSale RayWhite PomonaHinterland0411121661
Pomona
Saturday17thMay
11.00AM -11.30AM 5EewahCourt4 2.5 6O/O$2,100,000 Cons.Laguna RealEstate0411328488
RingtailCreek
Saturday17thMay
10.30AM -11.00AM22Turpentine Road 536 OffersOver$1,599,000 Hinternoosa0431 001083
SunriseBeach
Thursday15thMay
-10.30AM 19/1BeaconCourt2
SunriseBeach
Saturday17thMay
9.30AM -10.00AM26 ResoluteStreet 322
10.00AM -10.30AM36WoodlarkRise 532
$2,695,000
$2,895,000
11.30AM -12.00PM 18 BoxsellRise 533 AUCTIONWEDNESDAY 4THJUNE AT 1PM
SunshineBeach
Friday16thMay
11.00AM -11.30AM2/13NebulaStreet 321 $1,475,000
Saturday17thMay
OPENHOMES
Cooroy
TomOffermann RealEstate0410603519
TomOffermann RealEstate0409685211
Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409484 159
TomOffermann RealEstate0409685211
10.00AM -10.30AM1/5BelmoreTerrace 221 1,799,500TomOffermann RealEstate0468922519
10.00AM -10.30AM1/20BelmoreTerrace3 22 $3,190,000
10.00AM -10.30AM1/6DouglasStreet 221
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10.30AM -11.00AM1/96Ben LexcenDrive 311 BUYERSGUIDE$1,000,000
11.00AM -11.30AM2/13NebulaStreet 321
$1,475,000
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Reed &Co.EstateAgents0407 194146
Reed &Co.EstateAgents0424610414
TomOffermann RealEstate0409685211
11.00AM -11.30AM2/11NebulaStreet 221 ByNegotiationLaguna RealEstate0434236 110
11.00AM -11.30AM2/18DouglasStreet 433
BUYERSGUIDE$4,500,000
Reed &Co.EstateAgents0407 194146
11.00AM -11.45AM3/47ElandaSt 321 Offersover$1.625mCentury21ConollyHayGroup0456636443
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12.00PM -12.30PM2/12CoronaStreet 321 $1,775,000TomOffermannRealEstate0412672375
12.00PM -12.30PM2/3 ParkedgeRoad3 22 BUYERSGUIDE$2,450,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955
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Wednesday21stMay
11.00AM -11.30AM2/11NebulaStreet 221 ByNegotiationLaguna RealEstate0434236 110 12.00PM -12.30PM1/5BelmoreTerrace 221 1,799,500TomOffermann RealEstate0468922519
10.00AM -11.00AM 5GoodchapStreet 422
10.00AM -10.30AM8/159MoorindilSt 321
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NOOSA HINTERLANDS MASTERPIECE
ONE of Doonan’s Hinterland’s most unique, contemporary master-built homes.
Elegantly nestled among Noosa Hinterlands finest hilltop residences expansive panoramic views over the valley to the Coral Sea.
A sense of grandeur welcomes you upon entering this bespoke master-built home.
Large open plan spaces extend seamlessly to private outdoor terraces creating idyllic resort style living.
The lifestyle offered by this blue-chip location in the golden triangle of Doonan close suburb offers all that Noosa lifestyle has to offer.
Sit by the pool and enjoy the panoramic wide-angle views and see the ships pass by.
Meticulously finished with stone walls magnificent gardens and an alfresco dining area close to the kitchen to entertain guests.
This family retreat represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial home in one of Noosa Hinterlands’ most desired locations.
Casual living, several dining areas a gourmet kitchen and a media room to relax and watch the world go by.
Smart wired, programmable lighting create a
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relaxing atmosphere.
Option for a 90sqare meter studio separate entry with views across the Noosa Hinterland
and coral sea could be added.
Six large bedrooms five bathrooms and 4 car garage secure.
Don’t miss this supremely private home nestled in a premier position and a premier address with easy access to Noosa famous beaches and all the Noosa Lifestyle benefits.
School bus close by for most schools and Sunshine Coast International Airport 27 minutes away.
The Noosa valley recreational club just down the road for a game of golf or just a beer in the club house and the new Doonan up market hotel and restaurant close by.
Address: 331-335 Sunrise Road, DOONAN Description: 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 8 garage Inspect: Saturday, 17 May 12-2pm Auction: Saturday 24 May, 4pm onsite
Contact: David Berns 0408 629 438, DAVID BERNS REAL ESTATE
NOOSA HINTERLAND MASTERPIECE
ON-SITE 24TH MAY 4PM
CHIC NOOSA RIVER CHARMER
TUCKED away in a private north-facing position, this beautifully renovated Noosa River gem is bathed in natural light and offers a tranquil, leafy outlook. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening wine on the sunny, secluded balcony, surrounded by the beauty of lush tropical gardens.
Inside, the apartment features stylish finishes including stone benchtops, VJ timber feature walls, and modern flooring, creating a fresh coastal aesthetic. The open-plan living space flows effortlessly, making it ideal for relaxed living or entertaining.
You will love the fabulous onsite amenities, including three sparkling swimming pools, BBQ areas, and meandering pathways through the beautifully maintained grounds. Just 100 metres from the shimmering Noosa River and its sandy beaches, you’ll be perfectly positioned to enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, or a peaceful riverside stroll.
Step out and discover the vibrant energy of Gympie Terrace, with its array of acclaimed restaurants, charming cafes, and boutique shopping—all within easy walking distance. And
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when you’re ready for a beach day or a night out, Hastings Street and Laguna Bay are just five minutes away, with a bus stop conveniently
at your doorstep.
With expert onsite management available, this property offers a fantastic lifestyle
and investment opportunity. Featuring two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a dedicated carport, it’s equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, built-in robes, a dishwasher, and durable block and tile construction.
Whether you’re seeking a serene coastal escape, a smart investment, or both—this is a rare find in a sought after location. Priced to sell at offers over $750,000 (considered) — be quick!
FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE:
• Privately located, north facing, renovated
• Light filled, sunny private balcony
• Stone benchtops, VJ timber feature walls stylish, flooring
• Pools, BBQs, tropical gardens
• 100 metres to the stunning Noosa River and its sandy beaches
• Walk to restaurants, cafes, boutiques, water activities
• 5 Minutes to Hasting Street and Laguna Bay, bus at door
• Experienced expert onsite management available
• A great investment and lifestyle option
Address: 4/299 Weyba Road, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: Offers Over $750,000 Considered Inspect: Saturday and Wednesday 10.00am-10.30am Contact: Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE
SMALL GYMPIE TERRACE COMPLEX
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.
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
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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
Address: 5/265 Gympie Terrace, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage, pool Price: Offers Over $1,800,000 Considered
Inspect: Saturday and Wednesday 11.00am-11.30am Contact: Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE
• 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
• Prime location plus lifestyle opportunity