Noosa Today - 15th August 2025

Inclusion boys get the job done

By Julian Pitts

The Noosa Tigers Inclusion team are the 2025 QAFL premiers after a scintillating victory at Weyba Rd over Carrara last Saturday.

In cold, often wet and windy conditions the Tigers were just dominant from start to finish with great team play and superior ball use the difference between the two teams.

The Brett Evans-coached Tigers were elated when the final siren went as the pro-Noosa crowd went berserk in celebration.

Wade Sargent received best on ground honours in what was a flawless display by the elusive and very skillfull left footer.

Champion footballer Grayden Poulson was everywhere as usual while skipper Khye Williams and defender Dylan Evans both had terrific grand finals also.

A massive congratulations to Brett Evans, Rob Purvis and all their support team on a fantastic victory.

All three Senior Mens teams went down last weekend to Sherwood with the undermanned Senior men gutsy for the most part. They not only ran out of cattle but steam also. Without the likes of Conn, Pettigrove, McNiece, Byrne and Gaul it was always going to be tough with the boys now needing to win their final two games to play finals.

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Creating new life

By Jim Fagan

merce Court, Noosaville, but owner Brendan Melling is creating there a new and hopeful world for youth and victims of domestic violence.

Brendan is a quietly spoken 48 year old who believes in giving a sheltered environment to young people with problems like autism, depres-

sion and anxiety. In any one week, he has up to nine working for him, doing repairs and refurbishing computers, laptops and mobile phones, tablets through to drones.

“I just feel they should be given the skills and the opportunity to develop and make a life for themselves.”

He also believes women who have endured domestic violence deserve a fresh start.

“When nurses at Sunshine Coast University Hospital get women who are being abused, they send them to the shop where we help them to get control of the email accounts, Facebook and provide a computer and phones – clean, safe and ready to use - to try to get their lives back.”

Building wealth for generations

Says Brendan: “For a person suffering domestic violence and trying to rebuild their life a donated laptop can help apply for jobs. A tablet can allow a child to complete schoolwork. A phone can mean safety and independence.

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As well, Rotary Club of Eumundi members have heard of the service My IT Shop provides and are helping to obtain donations from the public in unused technology to assist people in need.

Noosa Tigers Inclusion team Premiers. (Supplied)

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Whale marks spark shark net concerns

When environmentalist Bernard Jean captured an image on Tuesday 5 August of a whale swimming about 50m from shore at Dolphin Point in Noosa National Park it looked to be carrying remnants of a shark net on its back and he quickly contacted authorities to report his concerns for the whale’s welfare and posted his findings.

Bernard received a call soon after from Fisheries (Department of Primary Industries) to tell him the marks on the whale “was scarring due to entanglement in a commercial net and that the whale appeared to have got rid of the net”.

“Scarring did look superficial and shouldn’t put the whale’s survival at risk. This explained its behaviour, swimming in shallow waters, next to the shore, to avoid predators and get a rest. Its whereabouts and behaviour still need to be mon-

itored on its way back to Antarctica,” he was told.

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton rang the Shark Control Program Hotline (1800 806 891) in response to Bernard’s notification and was also advised they believed it to be scarring from a previous fishing net entanglement.

The Hotline encouraged people to always report these to them, so they can check and also record any entanglements, she said.

Ms Bolton also spoke to Seaworld as the whale was cruising in their direction, forwarding them Bernard’s email and photo, which they said they would examine and if they believed the whale was in any risk they would respond urgently to find it.

Bernard also received comments on his photo from Whale Watchers and Nature Lovers Sun-

Win two double passes to the Jazz Party at the J

Noosa Heads Jazz Club is offering two double passes for Friday night and Saturday night for the Jazz Party at The J.

That’s right, eight tickets in total!

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• Date: 5 September and 6 September at 6.30pm

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The Jazz Party nights at the J are always an unforgettable night of exciting improvisation by an extraordinary line-up of talented musicians. Several musicians who are well known to the festival lovers will be playing in these line-ups.

These events always deliver an unforgettable experience of live jazz music.

The program for Friday features three jazz sessions with Smacker Revisited up first then Hot 6 + 1 and Swings the Thing will finish this night of entertaining, lively jazz.

The program for Saturday features three jazz sessions with a final jam. Frisco Jazz up first then From Paris with Love and Oliver meets Morton in the final fling before The Jam Session featuring all the musicians still standing!

The J Theatre in Noosa is well known as a community, arts and entertainment hub and presents the 31st year of the Noosa Jazz Festival.

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shine Coast who suspected most of the marks on the whale were not from a net but were tooth rake marks likely from a killer whale.

“It’s very common for humpbacks to get these and can be seen on their body and most commonly on their flukes,” Alexis Levengood posted.

“The one section on the peduncle is slightly more suspicious and could be net indentations but hard to be certain from this photo alone. It’s worth stating from this photo alone there is no evidence it is currently entangled in a net, but rather has predation markings (and potentially, though not confirmed, older entanglement marks on its peduncle).”

To report suspected shark net entanglements of whales phone the Shark Control Program Hotline on 1800 806 891.

A Majestic competition

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A fabulous concert with traditional jazz music played live for anyone who loves good music to enjoy.

Many of the festival’s favourite musicians will be playing in this lineup to entertain and delight in an unforgettable afternoon of favourite toetapping tunes.

Just sit back, listen and relax in the surrounds of the historic Majestic Theatre.

The Majestic Theatre in Pomona is set in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and community spirit that is more than just venue; it’s a vibrant hub for the performing arts.

For full program of events, visit noosajazzclub.com

A whale swimming close to shore in Noosa National Park showed marks that raised shark net entanglement concerns. (Bernard Jean)

Noosa Heads Jazz Club are offering 2 double passes for Friday night and Saturday night for the Jazz Party at The J. (Supplied)

Show goes on after fire

By Margie Maccoll

Noosa music community has rallied to the aid of Trev Simpson to lend him their music equipment so his Pomona Hotel’s Muso’s Jam on Wednesday would go ahead, after his equipment was lost in a fire in a building behind the hotel early Sunday morning.

About 3.30am on Sunday the smell of smoke and a popping, crackling noise awoke the Pomona Hotel manager who quickly sprang into action, raising the alarm, banging on the doors of rooms in a full house of guests, yelling “get up“.

“We were all asleep,“ a staff member and resident said. “Everyone got out. It went so well.“

The fire was not in the hotel but in a building used as storage space to the rear of the hotel which burnt to the ground in minutes, she said.

Next door to the hotel, bakery owners who live atop their shop were also quick to respond. They quickly phoned the fire brigade then ushered hotel residents inside their premises, providing them with coffee.

Luckily no one was injured in the blaze but items stored in the building were destroyed.

Among the items was the musical equipment of Trev Simpson who runs the pub’s Wednesday afternoon Muso’s Jam open mic event.

Trev’s daughter and son-in-law who live near the pub were also woken by the smell of smoke and rushed to the hotel to see if they could help.

They rang Trev to tell him all his gear was gone.

Concerned he’d be unable to deliver the popular music event Trev took to social media and within a day local musicians had offered him the equipment he needed to proceed.

While on his way to collect a borrowed drum kit on Monday Trev told Noosa Today the storage unit had contained an array of equipment including stands, base amp, leads that had made it easier for him to set up the music sessions, so in addi-

tion to losing to equipment he now has nowhere to store new equipment for future events.

Trev started running the Muso’s Jam in February after hosting similar sessions at the Apollonian Hotel at Boreen Point and in Cooran.

“I noticed there were many in my age group coming along. People who were coming to return to performing and people who were going out for the first time,“ he said.

“We did 12md at the Apollonian and had a lot of regulars. We decided to do it again.

So with the blessing of publican they launched the Muso’s jam in the beer garden.

“So many people came out,“ Trev said.

“We have a band set up. We keep it non-judgemental. People can have a go.

“You don’t know who’s going to turn up.“

Trev has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the local music community who have responded to his call for help.

“It shows you how beautiful people are,“ he said.

Better compliance, fewer complaints, after review

By Margie Maccoll

Three years after Noosa Council’s Short Stay Letting local law was established a Council review of its operation, with consultation by a stakeholder group composed of residents, community interest groups and short-term accommodation (STA) industry representatives, found better compliance with the law, fewer complaints to its hotline and 31 initiatives were identified to improve it.

The local law which commenced operation on 1 February 2022 was developed to regulate and manage the ongoing use of short stay letting to reduce the impacts on permanent residents and residential amenity through a local management framework and code of conduct for guest behaviour, staff told Council’s Planning and Environment Committee meeting on Tuesday.

After 12 months a review was undertaken which was generally supportive of how the local law was operating and being implemented.

The council officer said at the time there were challenges retaining staff and recruiting new staff and at one time there was only one officer in the team.

In 2024 a new director came on board and another review was commenced.

The report from this review which was presented to council this week identified 3086 properties operating STA in Noosa with approval under the local law.

Of those 2349 are duplex or multiple dwellings.

Analysis of the complaint data undertaken following the commencement of the local law in February 2022 identified 87 per cent of all registered properties have not received a complaint, with 13 per cent receiving at least 1 complaint, and 3 per cent of properties receiving more than 3 complaints. Analysis of complaints by property type identified that most complaints are associated with dwelling houses, which comprise approximately 15 per cent of registrations yet 65 per cent of complaints.

It also found 96 per cent of complaints were responded to by the nominated contact person within the required 30 minutes. The 4 per cent who failed to respond in the required time were issued infringement notices, staff said.

Over the three years council has refused 97

applications for STAs, 229 approvals have been surrounded and 47 have expired.

The review process included a survey sent to stakeholders which returned 92 responses where improvements were identified under the key themes of the 24-hour hotline, compliance activities, opportunities to improve education and awareness, general administration of the local law and advocacy opportunities.

Staff said of the initiative identified 13 actions have already been implemented. These include activities such as collaborating with Queensland Police Service in relation to complaints, investi-

gating all hotline complaints the next working day and changes to the scripting on the hotline. Key remaining actions to be implemented include continued rigour around hotline performance, targeting audits on properties based on complaint data, a review of general compliance with the local law and a review of the fee category process resulting from resort managers voicing concerns over inequity in the fee-category process.

The team is in better space, has more consistent data collection, more reliable data. It is a well resourced team able to respond to complaints when they occur and to undertake proactive compliance, the officer said.

The officer said introducing a new local law as the first council in Queensland, understanding the process and dealing with an initial 2000 applications had been challenging for staff but they now had a well-functioning team and they were seeing greater local law compliance and hotline complaints decreasing. Councillors noted the report and voted to continue implementing the identified actions with the decision to be ratified at council’s ordinary meeting next Thursday.

Fire destroyed all of Trev Simpson’s gear for his Muso’s jam events. (Trev Simpson)

Fire destroyed a building to the rear of Pomona Hotel that was used for storage. (Trev Simpson)

Noosa’s STA local law is experiencing greater compliance and fewer complaints three years on.

How Noosa cheered VP Day

Eighty years ago on August 15 the war in the Pacific came to an official end, followed on September 2 with the Japanese surrender ceremony on board the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Jane Harding reports on how the news of the end of the war swept a wave of rejoicing swept across Noosa and Jim Fagan talks to Tewantin RSL sub branch committee member Robin Stopford about her father’s eyewitness account of the scene in Tokyo Bay.

By Jane Harding

At 9am on Wednesday August 15, 1945, the anxiously awaited news of the Japanese surrender was finally announced. The war in the Pacific was over. A wave of rejoicing swept across Noosa and the hinterland.

Church bells pealed, enthusiastic crowds cheered, and residents grabbed anything at hand to make a noise.

In Pomona, the school children beat kerosene tins. Public holidays were declared by Federal and State governments and local communities hastened to plan celebrations.

Thanksgiving services were widespread; many held in churches. In Tewantin, adults, children, toddlers clutching flags, and babies in prams gathered by the river at Soldiers’ Memorial Park. Even the piano was brought along so Methodist Church pianist Esme Tait could provide musical accompaniment for the singing.

In Pomona, the locals gathered in the Memorial Park for a program of events hastily

compiled at a meeting in the Shire Hall. It commenced with an address of thanks to all who served abroad and those who provided support at home. It also expressed sympathy to all those bereaved or effected by the events of the preceding six years.

An afternoon of games and sports followed and was rounded out by an evening of community singing and dancing on the lawn under flood lights until midnight.

The next morning, a procession of servicemen, patriotic and war workers, school children, and citizens moved from the Shire Hall by way of the subway to the Park.

Along the way, cheers were exchanged with a passing home-bound troop train.

The rest of the day was taken up with more games and displays.

Refreshments were provided by the ladies.

In the evening, a packed crowd enjoyed singing, musical numbers and a quiz competition at the Majestic Hall, followed by dancing.

In Cooran, the ‘young folk’ held a free dance

in the Memorial Hall on the evening of the announcement.

On Thursday morning, a large number gathered for a Thanksgiving Service in the Hall.

On Saturday, a procession of returned service people, decorated cars, citizens and children, led by the Gympie Pipe Band, marched from the Premier Hotel to Alfredson’s Joinery and back to the Sports Grounds.

In the afternoon, sports were held and the children enjoyed lollies, ice-cream and soft drinks from the lunch baskets distributed by members of the Country Women’s Association and Citizens Force.

A night of dancing and community singing rounded out the celebrations.

In Cooroy, a week after the declaration, the Christian Endeavour Society held a social evening for young people at the Methodist Hall that started with the singing of patriotic songs, followed by musical games and competitions, and concluded with a rendition of Auld Lang Syne.

Along with these spirited social gatherings

there was individual reflection on what Victory in the Pacific meant.

When asked what she was most looking forward to about peace, Mrs L Boxsell of Cooroy answered, “I just want a peaceful afternoon with all the family on the veranda at home at once.” Cooroy resident Pam Maryatt, who was 12 years old and staying at Laguna House on Hastings Street for the school holidays when peace was announced, recalls, “I didn’t believe it at first. But Mum was ecstatic because Dad was still overseas at the time” [and would now be able to come home].

No doubt similar simple yet poignant sentiments were echoing across the shire, possibly more loudly than all the kerosene tin drums, cheering, and singing combined.

(Jane Harding is a freelance professional historian. Contact details:jane@dottingthepast.com.au)

Thanksgiving Service, Victory in the Pacific Day, Memorial Park Tewantin, 15 August 1945. Image No T4002418. (Courtesy of Heritage Noosa)

Aussie tunes in Tokyo Bay

By Jim Fagan

Among her father’s World War II mementos treasured by Tewantin Noosa RSL sub branch committee member, Robin Stopford, is a Nambour Chronicle news cutting of his eyewitness account of the surrender ceremony at Tokyo Bay on 2 September,1945.

Ted Stopford was a signaller on the HMAS Shropshire and he told the paper 80 years ago how “the band played good old Aussie tunes as we steamed into the bay.

“The great host of ships already anchored made a stirring sight. USS Missouri, great flagship of Admiral Halsey, where the surrender was to be signed, Iowa, South Dakota, Idaho, Colorado and the British battleships, Duke of York and King George V.

“Ships with great names and great records but I doubt if there were prouder ships present than Shropshire and her small squadron.

“Dimly visible were the high cranes and factory chimneys of the great Yokosuka naval base. Close inshore could be seen the sole remnant here of what was once the world’s third largest navy, the badly damaged Nagato. All along the shoreline at frequent intervals were idly flapping white flags, symbol of unconditional surrender.

“From early morning on September 2 the Bay presented a scene of ceaseless activity

Destroyers and other craft hurried to and fro bringing five representatives of many nations to Missouri. General MacArthur signed for the allies, squadrons of super fortresses roared over the fleet and receded into the distance over Tokyo.

“The sun broke through the clouds for the first time in days. Even Fujiyama’s peak put in a momentary and sultry appearance.”

He continued: “Home is uppermost in the thoughts of all of us now and the conversation soon comes around to the two favourite subjects “when are we going south?” and how soon can we

become civvies.

“Maroochydore may not have a volcano or any cherry blossoms but it certainly appeals to me a lot more than Japan right now.”

Daughter Robin who lives in Tewantin remembers how she used to “tag around behind him on their farm at Caboolture. He didn’t talk a lot about the navy, although he had a lot of photos of the war.

“He was very involved with RSL. He was president in Caboolture and was a member in Cairns and Bundaberg. He died in 1988.”

Robin was a warrant officer in the Australian Navy for 20 years and she and her family have a long tradition of military service.

“My grandfather served in the First World War in British Army and with the Australian Army in the Second World War. I have a grandniece in the army and my grandnephew was in the air force.”

A chance at a new life for victims of domestic violence

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“All my workers have purple t-shirts with DV messages which they wear on Fridays.”

My IT Shop was at Noosa Civic for 15 years before moving to Commerce Court and Brendan’s decision to form the team is due to his son William who has autism and now works in the business. “A year ago he struggled to talk to people he doesn’t know. Now he is serving customers.”

He is convinced helping his young people with difficulties builds their confidence and gives them skill sets able to help them to progress through high school, university or to bigger and better careers.

“It gives them an opportunity to get a job but it’s important to install a sense of community pride and assist where you can,“ he said.

“I’ve worked for big business and I’ve watched it chew people with learning difficulties up and spit them out. There was nothing I could do at the time to stop it. School doesn’t prepare them for life. It doesn’t prepare them

for how to deal with angry customers who don’t understand technology or expectations, how to deal with people with different ideas, how society works.

“It’s sink or swim and a lot of them sink, and I would like to help more. This is my third rotation of staff since we moved to Commerce Court. It’s a better set up. I’ve helped so far about 27 young people.

“I have two who now work with my opposition, and I was asked how I felt about that and I said that’s great, it helps us raise the bar higher and it’s awesome to know our staff have opportunities.”

Brendan says the skill level is high.

“People with these issues are far better suited to these types of jobs than people who are not due to the complexity and their ability to complete the job.

“For example, they pull apart computers and they might put through 10 to 16 in a day. A person who doesn’t have that type of cognitive ability would get bored after an hour or so. You have to meticulously remember what type of screw went into what hole and where it sits on a programming board, breakdown the issues and solve the problem.

“When you’ve finished you start again and each job is different”

His customer base includes the young to the elderly and veterans.

“They come in with questions like ‘how do I work my mobile phone?’ or ‘have I been scammed?’ to ‘I dropped my phone’ and we basically give them the information. The first five minutes free of charge.”

Brendan is thinking of setting up his business as a ‘not for profit’ but says he is not sure about what’s involved.

“I spoke to my accountant and she was gobsmacked by the sort of services we are offering the public.

“I didn’t come here to make a million dollars. I came to help young people get a start and the community.”

Donations of mobile phones, computers, laptops and tablets may be made at My IT Shop at 6-9 Commerce Court, Noosaville or to the Rotary Club of Eumundi.

Ted Stopford. (Supplied)

Brendan Melling with daughter Hannah who is wearing her domestic violence shirt. (Jim Fagan)

Robin Stopford. (Jim Fagan)

Celebrating 150 years

Tewantin State School marked 150 years since opening on 2 August 1875 with a march down town for current and past students led by a convoy of classic cars, a formal parade and roll call, an old fashioned fete, an evening adult event and a school open day.

As the event arrived the buzz built on social media with past students keen to catch up with old friends.

Tewantin State School was established with one teacher and 16 students as Tewantin Provisional School No. 181, located on Doonella Street, in response to the educational needs of a growing European settlement centred around the timber industry and the school’s development mirrored the broader growth of Tewantin from a timber town to a more diversified community.

The first European settlers arriving to harvest the region’s abundant timber resources, particularly giant cedar and kauri trees, which had been noted by explorer William Pettigrew in 1863.

As the community expanded, there was a clear need for educational facilities to serve the children of these settlers.

In its early years, the school faced challenges due to its inadequate building, which was both physically deteriorating and too small to accommodate the increasing number of students. As a result, the school experienced periodic closures based on the availability of teaching staff.

By 1887, the school had grown sufficiently to be officially designated as Tewantin State School. This transition marked a significant milestone in the development of education in the area, reflecting the community’s commitment to providing formal schooling for its children.

Among its teaching staff were Irish-born Thomas Hodgens who served as head teacher from 1895 to 1916 and Principal William Hooper who in the 1930s established a Forestry Project Club responsible for planting hundreds of pine trees on the school grounds between 1937-38.

In 1875, the area surrounding Tewantin was characterized by its reliance on the timber industry. The town served as a river port for the Noosa region, facilitating the transport of timber and other goods. The community was small and primarily focused on industries such as timber getting and milling, with the steamer Culgoa operating along the coast to Brisbane, delivering timber, fish, and oysters.

Tewantin State School has maintained a strong connection with the local community throughout its history. The school has been involved in various community events and initiatives, fostering a sense of pride and continuity among residents. Its long-standing presence in the area underscores its role as a cornerstone of education and community life in Tewantin.

The school now boasts almost 600 students and almost 70 staff providing a well-rounded education from Prep to Year 6, emphasizing academic excellence, environmental sustainability, and student leadership. Students engage in various programs, including dance, debating, and sports, promoting holistic development.

It’s extracurricular activities include Under 8s Day, Book Week, Fun Runs, Reading Challenges, and School Discos.

Tewantin State School is proud of its strong

ties with local organisations such as the Noosa Regional Art Gallery, Rotary, Noosa Tewantin RSL, CWA, Lions Club, and Noosa Council which enriches the students’ learning experiences and fosters a sense of community.

With a dedicated team of teaching and non-teaching staff, Tewantin State School fosters a safe and respectful learning environment and is committed to the academic and personal growth of each student, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere.

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Head teacher Thomas Hodgens with his dog on the steps of the Head teacher’s cottage in Tewantin. (State Library of Queensland)

Tewantin old school house. (State Library of Queensland)

People having tea in the shade of the school’s play area. (State Library of Queensland)

Tewantin State School lines up to mark 150 years. (Supplied)

Survival ‘only by chance’

By Arthur Gorrie

It was largely by chance that Garry Casey was not among those killed when an armoured personnel carrier he was originally supposed to be driving was hit in a rocket propelled grenade attack, which also ignited its cargo of claymore mines.

All the crew and five of the six infantry soldiers sitting on the roof were killed.

It was during his service in the 3rd Cavalry Regiment in 1970-71.

Garry’s job when the APC was recovered was to clean out the remains of his comrades.

He remembers it as probably his worst experience of the Vietnam War.

It was during an operation carried out in the Long Hai Mountains, recorded in the book he co-authored, Rice Paddies and Rocket Fire.

“The squadron wanted as many vehicles in the field as possible and I was offered the chance to drive one of the APCs.

“I didn’t have the required experience or time in the field so another guy, who was also due to go home, was substituted for me.

“On this particular day, I was listening to the radio traffic when it became apparent the APC had been hit.

“Word soon came back that the crew and four or five infantry guys had been killed.

“I broke out in a cold sweat, thinking it could so easily have been me.

“The remains of the APC were returned the next day and I was given the job of cleaning it out. It was a mess.

“This was the first time I had come face to face with death. It is something that you can never forget.”

Conscripted in 1969, he returned home to Darwin and joined the Northern Territory pub-

Australia and recalls the lack of understanding in the public mind of what he and his mates had gone through.

“The public did not accept the war or us and some old diggers referred to it as a ‘police ac-

tudes had changed by 2002, when he was among 500 veterans marching in Perth on Anzac Day.

“The crowd reception was fantastic. Words of encouragement came from everywhere, with kids wanting to touch our hands and people holding signs saying ‘Thank You’ and ‘Welcome

“I am proud to be identified as a Vietnam

“My grandfather did not talk about his war and my father only started telling of his shortly before he died in 2001.

“A lot of my Vietnam mates have passed on also and more are ill, and each one tears a little more from you.”

Gympie will mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day at a service in Memorial Park on Monday, 18 August

Retired Gympie veteran Garry Casey dealing with one of his most fearful expereiences in Vietnam.

Cooroy pair charged

Two Cooroy residents are among three people charged with drug trafficking after a joint police operation in the Wide Bay area.

The Organised Crime Gangs Group (OCGG) and the Sunshine Coast Gangs Squad has been established as part of broader efforts to dismantle organised crime and drug trafficking networks operating in the North Coast Region.

Investigations led detectives to identify three people allegedly involved in the trafficking of dangerous drugs between Brisbane and the Wide Bay area.

On 11 July, police conducted a targeted intercept of a car travelling northbound on the Bruce Highway in Chevallum.

During a search of the car, police located and seized 2kg of methylamphetamine.

A 48-year-old Cooroy man was charged with one count each of possessing dangerous drugs Schedule 1 drug quantity of or exceeding Schedule 4 and possessing utensils or pipes etc that had been used.

He has since been remanded in custody and is due to reappear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 22 September.

On 31 July, police executed a number of search warrants across Gympie, Rainbow Beach, and Cooroy.

Throughout the operation, including the car intercept on 11 July and subsequent search warrants, police have located and seized nine weapons (including firearms, handheld conducted energy devices, and knives), 2.1kg methylamphetamine, 8.4g cocaine, 92g MDMA, 135ml GBL

and $25,000 cash.

Three people have been charged with drug trafficking.

Detective Senior Sergeant Bristow said this operation was focused on addressing serious and organised drug offences.

“The operation underscores the ongoing commitment of the OCGG and regional police to combat the proliferation of dangerous drugs and associated criminal activities,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bristow said.

“On behalf of the OCGG, I’d like to thank the units who have supported this operation including Sunshine Coast Gangs Squad, Wide Bay Burnett District Tactical Crime Squad, Gympie Criminal Investigation Branch, drug dogs and Rainbow Beach General Duties officers.

“As a team, we’re committed to disrupting the movement of dangerous drugs in the region to protect our community from the harm they cause.”

On 31 July, the 48-year-old Cooroy man involved in the intercept in Chevallum, was arrested at a Cooroy property and further charged with one count each of trafficking in dangerous drugs, possessing anything used in the commission of crime, and possess utensils or pipes etc for use.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear at Gympie Magistrates Court on 13 October.

A 39-year-old Cooroy woman was arrested at a Cooroy address on 31 July and charged with one count each of trafficking in dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs Schedule 1 drug quanti-

Police investigate serious crash on Sunshine Motorway

The Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) is investigating following a two-vehicle traffic crash in Marcoola on 5 August.

Initial investigations indicate around 7.20pm, two vehicles, traveling in opposite directions, collided on the Sunshine Motorway.

The driver and sole occupant of a white Mazda 121, a 42-year-old Pacific Paradise man, was tak-

en to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.

A 22-year-old Victoria man, who was the driver and sole occupant of a black SsangYong Musso, was not physically injured in the crash.

The FCU is appealing for anyone with information or relevant vision of the crash to contact police.

ty of or exceeding Schedule 3 but less than Schedule 4 and possessing dangerous drugs.

She is due to appear in Noosa Magistrates Court on 12 August.

A 31-year-old Gympie man has been arrested and hit with a string of charges after police allegedly uncovered dangerous drugs, weapons, and explosives during a local operation.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear in Gympie Magistrates Court on 29 September.

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Teen charged

Police have charged a teenage boy following a disturbance at a business in Noosa Heads on Monday 11 August.

It will be alleged just after 10pm, police were called to a Sunshine Beach Road business following reports of a disturbance between two males and one was armed with a knife.

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No one was injured during the incident.

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with one count each of going armed so as to cause fear, unlawful possession of suspected stolen property and obstruct police.

He was expected to appear in the Maroochydore Children’s Court on 12 August. Investigations are ongoing.

Upon police arrival, it will be alleged the armed male, a 17-year-old boy, attempted to flee the scene, however, was taken into custody a short time later.

Police executing a search warrant at a Cooroy home on 31 July. (Supplied)

The search resulted in the arrest of a 48-year-old Cooroy man and 39-year-old Cooroy woman.

The Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) are investigating following a two-vehicle traffic crash in Marcoola. (Supplied)

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a teenage boy following a disturbance at a business in Noosa Heads. (MyPolice)

Safer paths

Pedestrians and public transport users across Noosa can now enjoy safer and more accessible travel, following the completion of pathway and bus stop upgrades across Tewantin, Noosaville, and Sunshine Beach.

Delivered between March and July 2025, the infrastructure works include new and improved pathways and upgrades to four bus stops, improving accessibility and supporting Council’s commitment – through the Cycling and Walking Strategy – to active transport.

The pathway upgrades were fully funded by Noosa Council while the bus stop upgrades were co-funded through the Queensland Government’s Passenger Transport Accessible Infrastructure Program, which provides grants to local councils to assist upgrades to existing transport facilities.

Noosa Council Director of Infrastructure,

Shaun Walsh, said the upgrades reflect Council’s ongoing commitment to improving day-to-day connectivity across Noosa Shire.

“The works not only enhance access and safety but also support healthier lifestyles and more sustainable travel choices for our community. We thank our contractors, staff, and the community for their patience and support while works were underway,” he said.

The completed upgrades include new and improved pathways on Moorindil Street at Tewantin, Gympie Terrace and Seagull Park in Noosaville, and Alex Dan Park, Noosa Heads.

Upgraded bus stops have been delivered at Gympie Terrace Noosaville, Moorindil Street Tewantin, Pacific Avenue and Belmore Terrace in Sunshine Beach. All are now compliant with the Commonwealth Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport.

Brave police duo honoured

Two Sunshine Coast police officers received Queensland Police Bravery Medals on 12 August at the Sunshine Coast District Honours and Awards Ceremony.

The two Bravery Medal recipients stood alongside 52 fellow police officers and two civilians who were recognised for their service to the Sunshine Coast community.

The awards presented include the National Medal, National Police Service Medal, District Officer Certificate, Russell Sheehan Memorial Award, Bravery Medal and 15–40-year clasps of the Queensland Police Service Medal.

The Queensland Police Bravery Medal will be awarded to Senior Constable Matthew Clark and Senior Constable Harrison Meier for performing an act of bravery in hazardous circumstances.

The officers attended a fire in a home in Buderim in August 2023.

Without hesitation, Senior Constables Clark and Meier ran into the home and towards the fire where they worked together to remove a woman from the fire.

Using bed sheets, they first successfully extinguished the flames that were impacting the woman, and then moved to extinguish the fire in the bathroom.

Both officers then performed first aid on the woman until paramedics arrived.

Sunshine Coast District Officer Superintendent Craig Hawkins said, thanks to their intervention, the woman only suffered superficial burns.

“More serious injuries were undoubtedly prevented by their swift and courageous act, putting their own safety at risk to assist a member of the public,” Superintendent Hawkins said.

A District Officer’s Certificate will be presented to Senior Constable Thomas Ayling, Senior Constable Danny Baker, Senior Constable Mitch Burton, Detective Senior Constable Michael Duff, Sergeant Phillip Stephens, Plain Clothes Senior Constable Michael Maguire and Detective Senior Constable Daniel McMah for their work in addressing unsafe and illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters on the Sunshine Coast.

Lead by the Noosa Child Protection Investigation Unit, police launched Operation Surron Carrion and Operation Zappo Stoppie in 2024, focused on education, disruption and enforcement concerning the use of e-bikes

Medals on 12 August. (QPS)

and e-scooters.

The operations involved innovative thinking and collaboration with local schools, community groups, and stakeholders, to raise awareness of the rules and regulations and encourage safe riding.

“These officers have demonstrated excellence in innovative policing methodologies, and dedication to reducing road trauma and embedding road safety standards to support the safety of the Noosa community and broader Sunshine Coast District,” Superintendent Hawkins said.

The Russell Sheehan Memorial award is awarded to a Plain Clothes Officer within the Sunshine Coast District to honour investigators who possess the attributes of the late Detective Senior Constable Russell Sheehan who died in 2015.

Detective Senior Constable Jarrod Horne from the Sunshine Coast Criminal Investigation Branch will be awarded the Russell Sheehan Memorial award for his work ethic, professionalism, dependability, consistency and value in a team.

Superintendent Hawkins said he’s proud of his colleagues.

“Police officers show up to work every day not knowing what to expect. The only thing that remains consistent day to day is their bravery, selflessness, and dedication to service of their community,” Superintendent Hawkins said.

“It’s important that we thank and honour the work they do in protecting community safety.”

How do we share this place without losing what makes it special?

Noosa Shire’s Draft Destination Management Plan will create a better Noosa experience for everyone, both residents and visitors. You live here. You get it. We’ve listened, we’ve drafted the plan, and now we’re checking in. Did we get it right?

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Two Sunshine Coast police officers received Queensland Police Bravery

Gympie Terrace pathway upgrade completed. (Supplied)

Community Bank Tewantin–Noosa is pleased to welcome Bill Shakoor as our new branch manager — a highly experienced leader with more than 21 years in banking, business, and customer service.

Bill’s background includes both corporate and business banking, complemented by the practical insight gained from running his own business. Whether you’re planning to expand, restructure, or seeking sound financial advice, Bill brings the knowledge and experience to support your goals. With a practical, people-first leadership style, Bill is already making a strong impression in the branch. He understands that every customer’s journey is different and is committed to providing tailored banking solutions that are straightforward, effective, and personal.

Community Bank Tewantin–Noosa is one of three branches managed by Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services Ltd, alongside Cooroy and Marcoola. Together, these branches remain focused on what matters most — personalised service underpinned by local knowledge, a deep commitment to community support, and a long-term presence as a stable and reliable banking partner in the region.

Bill’s passion for community banking reflects his belief in grassroots engagement and meaningful local impact. His personal motto, “your word is your bond,“ speaks to his values and leadership approach. And while he’s committed to achieving strong outcomes for customers, his team also knows him as a full cream latte loyalist and a keen (if occasionally outsmarted) fisherman.

Whether you’re a local business owner or exploring your home loan options, we invite you to meet Bill and the team. You’ll find expert guidance — and a trusted partner — ready to help you move forward with confidence.

Community Bank Tewantin–Noosa branch manager, Bill Shakoor. (Supplied)

Award deadline looms

With entries closing on Monday 18 August, the 2025 Sunshine Coast Business Awards are on track to mark the awards’ 30th year with record levels of engagement from the business community.

A week ahead of the deadline, 237 entries have been started or submitted – representing 99.2 per cent of last year’s total submissions – with more expected to come in.

Sunshine Coast Business Awards Chair Jennifer Swaine, said momentum was strong and busi-

nesses were encouraged to make the most of the remaining time.

“We’re delighted with the volume and quality of entries so far. This final week is always when we see a surge, and we’re excited to see who else puts their hand up to be part of the 30th year of the Awards,” she said.

“The process itself is incredibly valuable - it helps businesses take stock, celebrate wins, and uncover growth opportunities. Our advice? Don’t overthink it. Just start.”

The most popular categories in 2025 so far show both consistency and evolution in the region’s business landscape. Trades and Services and Business Services remain strong performers, topping the list for a second year running, while Retail holds firm in the top five.

Notably, Building, Construction and Engineering and Health and Medical Services have climbed into the top five in 2025, edging out Professional Services and Hospitality, which were

among the most-entered in 2024.

The newly split Health and Medical Services and Personal Fitness and Wellbeing categories have both seen strong early interest.

There are 17 categories in this year’s Awards, each with small and large business sub-categories.

Entries close 5pm Monday 18 August, finalists will be announced on Thursday 18 September with the awards gala on 8 November.

Noosa pitches perfect perfect work-life balance

Tourism Noosa is inviting event planners who deliver business events to swap the boardroom for the beach with the launch of its latest campaign: Discover Noosa – Where Business Events Meet Sunshine Days.

Noosa is fast becoming a preferred destination for business events thanks to its unique combination of natural beauty, sophisticated venues and local expertise.

From luxury eco-resorts and beachfront locations to immersive, team-building experiences, Noosa offers the ideal setting for corporate retreats, incentive trips and strategic planning sessions.

But Noosa is more than just a beautiful place to visit – it’s a destination with purpose. As Aus-

tralia’s first community to gain EarthCheck Destination certification, Noosa has long championed environmental preservation and is deeply committed to shaping a sustainable future for generations to come. That ethos runs through the local business events offering, resonating strongly with organisations that value nature, community, and the principles of regenerative tourism.

Tourism Noosa is enticing business event organisers with a national campaign that highlights Noosa’s unique blend of professionalism and lifestyle – and offers a chance to experience it firsthand.

means business for four colleagues.

The prize includes:

• Three nights at Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas.

• A sunset dinner cruise with Noosa Cruiser Restaurant & Bar.

• A 4WD beach adventure with Sunny Jeeps.

• Return flights from the winner’s closest Australian capital city or Auckland.

Valued at $5500, the prize showcases some of the best of what Noosa has to offer for business events that combine productivity with lifestyle.

“This campaign is all about showing how Noosa can elevate business events with impact, creativity and sustainability,” Tourism Noosa Trade & Business Events manager, Vynka Hutton said.

“Noosa inspires great ideas and lasting connections, all in an unforgettable natural setting.”

With exclusive offers from local venues and operators available for a limited time, now is the perfect moment to plan your next event in Noosa.

• To find exclusive deals and plan a Business Event in Noosa visit: visitnoosa.com.au/business-events/

At the heart of the campaign is an exciting competition, giving one lucky business event organiser the chance to win a Noosa escape that

Business Events Noosa, a specialist service of Tourism Noosa, offers tailored, independent advice to assist planners every step of the way, from finding unique venues and trusted suppliers to curating memorable experiences for delegates.

• To enter the competition: visitnoosa.com.au/ business-events/business/win-a-work-escapeto-noosa

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2024 Sunshine Coast Business Award winners including Business of the Year. (Supplied)

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Full steam ahead

62 Lake Macdonald Drive (LMD), Cooroy

At the Ordinary Council Meeting on 17 July, after many delays and long discussion in confidential sessions, Council awarded the Contract for “62 Lake MacDonald Drive - Remediation and Subdivision Works to Palmgrove Holdings Pty Ltd t/ as Carruthers.

Contracting as follows:

1. A combined lump sum price of $3,091,486.08 (excl. GST) and schedule of rates to undertake Separable Portion 1 – Remediation and Major Earthworks;

2. A lump sum price of $2,684,542.27 (excl. GST) to undertake Separable Portion 2 – Subdivision Works; “

(from Minutes Ordinary Meeting 17 July 2025)

Council has agreed to testing a selected number of nearby residences to check that houses are not contaminated during the remediation works when contaminated soil will be dug up, either removed or managed on site. Baseline testing will be carried out mid-August. One lot of further testing will be done during the works and a final testing at the end to ensure residents safety. Remediation will start with the removal of the pine plantation.

Council expect remediation will be completed in six weeks. Remediation work is expected to commence late August.

Coast2Bay has lodged their application for the Material Change of Use for multiple dwellings to be allowed on Community Facilities Zoned land. This will set a precedent for Community Facilities zoned land as multiple dwellings will be a new annotation allowing social and affordable housing to be built in this zoning.

The Development Application (DA) is the first opportunity for the public to support or object to the development through submissions. The public notification is unknown at the moment as a statutory assessment process has to be followed by council. A formal properly made submission to council about the development can only be made during the public notification period. Signs will be placed on road frontages to notify the public.

Note: Council has renumbered the site since

the reconfiguration. 62 LMD is the area set aside for cemetery expansion and 64 LMD is now the lot to be subdivided into 3 lots with Coast2Bay DA for lot 1.

Pat Spicer Cooroy

Bushfire Hazard Reduction

Having attended the recent disaster resilience information session at Lake Macdonald, which was organised by Noosa Council, promoted by The Forest Star and attended by the Queensland Fire Department, Noosa Council Disaster Resilience and Fire Management teams, State Emergency Services and others, I would like to express my appreciation to the organisations and volunteers who made this possible.

It was encouraging to learn that the Council is working with the Queensland Fire Department and the Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service (QPWS) to identify areas where fuel loads should be managed and undertake planned hazard reduction burns on council-controlled land.

According to Noosa Council’s website, Council Bushland Reserve represents less than 4 per cent of all land in Noosa Shire, with significant larger portions of native habitat present in National Park and on private land.

Uncleared land held by private landholders who fail to undertake any fuel reduction intensifies the risk to adjoining properties. Much more needs to be done to educate, engage, and support private landholders responsible for large tracts of land in actively managing their bushfire risk.

Paul Lovell

Lake Macdonald

Quarry Conundrum

In NT there has been an ongoing fuss about the Kin Kin quarry expansion with punitive measures applied. These include court cases, rates tripled on quarry land to cover damage to local roads despite the trucks use State Controlled Roads; requests for road usage restrictions, and recently referral for Commonwealth review as a Controlled Environmental Action.

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All of this because of conflict between increasing car and truck traffic on the Kin Kin Road. This has come about over the past 30 years as more car trips arise due to an increasing density of rural residential housing.

The dairies, horticultural and grazing enterprises have gone and every paddock now has a house and associated infrastructure.

Collectively, these also have a significant environmental impact that is overlooked; increase traffic, and the demand for quarried materials.

Quarry materials are a large volume low unit priced product with profit margins decreasing significantly as delivery time and distance costs increase. Even if the Kin Kin quarry is closed, another quarry within a close range (less than 40km) will be required to supply the residential expansion across Noosa shire.

So do we ban the use of quarry material or new rural housing within the shire?

Jim Porter Cootharaba

Successful People

People often believe that success depends on a sliding door moment when their life could have gone one way or the other.

Personal coaching guru, Steven Bartlett, sees it differently.

“Successful people have mental health challenges, bad habits, gaps in their knowledge, moments of self-doubt, procrastination issues, imperfect routines, insecurities, and imposter syndrome. But they also know that these are perfectly normal, - that is the difference.”

They don’t let these issues define who they

are or serve as excuses for not achieving their dreams.

Famous basketballer, Michael Jordan, gives us all hope when he says, “I failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.”

Recently, I awoke to the news that my fleeting association with a successful person was marked by a shimmering gold gown when I saw my girlfriend from 1969, Lynne McGranger, bestowed with the Gold Logie for her role as Irene in Home and Away for 33 years.

She retains a great sense of humour, which she had to date me when she was 15 and vivacious, and I was 19 and nerdy - beauty and the geek.

In accepting the Logie, Lynne said, “This is going to take pride of place next to my 1974 Wagga Wagga drama festival best actress award. That’s when I thought this acting is kind of good! Maybe I will be better at it than I am teaching.”

Like Michael Jordan, Lynne persisted and went on to fame and fortune because, as Vidal Sassoon remarked,” The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.”

Lynne’s husband sounds like an interesting chap. After she spoke of her love for him, Lynne said his reply to her invitation to attend the awards was, “I would rather swallow a hammer!”

Steven Bartlett concludes that no matter what cards we are dealt, no amount of regret can change the past, and no amount of worrying can change the future.

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World Car-Free Day coming

Zero Emissions Noosa, together with the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) and Tourism Noosa, and supported by Noosa Council, are promoting World Car-Free Day – 22 September –for the first time in Noosa this year.

We are asking people to pledge to replace at least one car trip between 15 – 22 September with active or public transport. And by doing so, you can win some great prizes.

Fiona Berkin, Chair of NBRF said, “World CarFree Day is a powerful reminder of how our everyday choices shape the world we live in and the Foundation is pleased to support this initiative by ZEN.“

“Fewer cars mean cleaner air, quieter streets, and a safer, more connected community. It’s not just about reducing emissions—it’s about improving the livability of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve, for people and nature alike.”

World Car-Free Day was first launched in Europe 25 years ago, and since then has been observed annually around the world on 22 September. It came from a global concern with our over-dependence on cars. By going car free as often as possible we can reduce emissions and congestion and make our neighbourhoods and cities more liveable – less cars means more open and green spaces.

Since its inception, World Car-Free Day has evolved from a simple initiative promoting carfree streets to a global movement advocating for sustainable urban mobility. Over time, the day has gained momentum, with cities around the world participating by closing streets to traffic and encouraging alternative modes of transportation. As the movement has grown, World Car-Free Day has become a platform to promote long-term urban planning reforms and encourage a cultural shift toward greener, more sustain-

able commuting habits.

For instance, No-Car Sunday in Bogotá, Colombia is one of the world’s most celebrated and long-standing urban car-free initiatives. This is a weekly event where 120 kilometres of Bogotá’s streets are closed to cars and opened up for cyclists, walkers, joggers, skaters, and families. More than 1.5 million people take part every Sunday. And it has inspired similar programs in other cities including Los Angeles, Mexico City and Jakarta.

The former Mayor of Bogota, Enrique Peñalosa has been quoted as saying: “A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It’s where the rich use public transportation.”

Australia ranks among the highest countries for car ownership with about 78 motor vehicles per 100 people.

Here in Noosa more than half the households own two or more vehicles while only 1 per cent of residents currently commute regularly by public transport.

There are lots of barriers to going car-free in Noosa Shire. Our roads were designed for cars not people, so solutions to active and public transport will need to be retrofitted. But through public awareness and active participation we hope to see some of the innovations from other parts of the world influencing the future of Noosa’s transport – and ensuring it remains a great place to

visit and live.

If you are inspired, enter our #GoCarFreeNoosa competition. You could win $500, ebike hire for two from ecoTekk Noosa worth $180 or day passes on the Noosa Ferry. To enter, pledge your commitment to swap out at least one local car trip between 15 and 22 September. You can choose to travel by foot, bike, scooter, bus, ferry or car-pool. Post a photo or a video of your car-free commute on social media. Use #GoCarFreeNoosa in your caption and tag @ZeroEmissionsNoosa. Winners will be selected on 23 September.

More details will be provided closer to that date, so make sure to keep an eye on zeroemissionsnoosa.com.au

No-Car Sunday in Bogota, Colombia is one of the world’s most celebrated and long-standing urban car-free initiatives. (Supplied)

Standing ovation for choir

By Erle Levey

Oriana Choir’s presentation of work celebrating the elegance, passion and rich musical heritage of France at Saint Patrick’s Church deservedly earned a spontaneous standing ovation.

Under artistic director and conductor Kim Kirkman, the program for The French Connection ranged from the harmonies of Faure to the impressionistic beauty of Debussy.

The works brought to life the charm of Parisian streets, the serenity of ancient cathedrals and the vibrant spirit of French artistry.

Accompanied by a string orchestra comprising the Sinfonia of St Andrews and Sunshine Coast members, together with piano and organ featuring Annabelle Clucas, the performance presented an afternoon of both emotional depths and exquisite musical craftsmanship.

The 40-strong Oriana Choir was joined by talented feature solo performers, including guest artist Daniel Smerdon, together with Oriana‘s own soloists Gabrielle Deschamps, Vanessa Smith, Elisabeth Wallis Gaedtke and Sarah Laws.

The unsung star of the afternoon was St Patrick’s church - its acoustics together with charming timber ceiling providing one of the best spaces for choral work the choir could wish for.

Kim Kirkman considered St Patrick’s to have among the best acoustics he has had the privilege to work in.

Oriana president Melissa Innes said each and every member of the choir considers it a pleasure to perform at such a venue, and one at which they are so warmly welcomed and appreciated.

“Each time Oriana has a programmed performance in St Patrick’s Church, our singers look forward to it in great anticipation.

“Singing in this venue invokes magical memories of all the magnificent cathedrals the choir has performed in throughout Europe, the UK and Wales - the acoustic is that good.

“The beautiful high wooden beams of the vault, the glass-stained windows and ethereal ambience coupled with the warmth of the Gympie au-

dience’s welcome and standing ovations - bring Oriana back to Gympie time and time again. We cannot wait to return!”

The concert was the culmination of the choir having spent several months of intense, and intensive, learning and rehearsing of a repertoire in which there was not one word of English.

To many of the choristers, having to learn, not only how to correctly pronounce the French lyrics, but also to give them the correct inflexion, and to sing them with the same high level of musicality that they have brought to every other Oriana project through the years, represented a huge, and somewhat daunting challenge.

However, Oriana Choir has a well-earned reputation for aspiring to excellence and The French Connection proved to be no exception.

A season that started with some concern as to whether such a seemingly esoteric program would have broad appeal concluded on a high note with the unanimous feeling within the choir that they had experienced something special and wonder-

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ful. And that feeling was shared with their audience.

Starting the program was the Agnus dei from 14th century composer Guillaume de Machaut’s Messe de Nostre Dame … the first mass to be presented at the landmark Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Highlights included Habenera from Carmen featuring mezzo Soprano Gabrielle Deschamps, sous Le dome epais (Flower duet) by Delibes, with soprano Elisabeth Wallis Gaedtke and mezzo soprano Sarah laws.

Daniel Smerdon’s rich baritone voice projected beautifully through Saint Patrick’s - first with Ah Chloris by Hahn, then La Mer (The Sea) by Trenet - made famous by French vocalist Maurice Chevalier, and more recently was featured in the movie Finding Nemo.

Trois Chansons by Debussy saw the quartet of soprano Melissa Innes, alto Sarah laws, tenor Bruce tasker, and bass Ian Rix lead the choir in the third song about Winter.

The second half of the program was devoted to an exquisite rendition of Requiem by Faure that featured solo performances

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Oriana Choir and will feature a gala concert on November 2 at Venue 114, Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.

Oriana singers past and present will present an unforgettable afternoon with music memories and the magic of this special milestone event.

It will feature a handpicked selection of choir and audience favourites from the past two decades to provide an uplifting retrospective of the songs that have defined the Choir’s journey.

Special guest will include key figures who have shaped the choir’s musical legacy.

Artistic director Kim Kirkman will be joined by special guest conductors to celebrate the power of community and song.

The afternoon promises to be a choral celebration that has been two decades in the making.

by Vanessa Smith and Daniel Smerdon.

Oriana Choir was warmly applauded for their afternoon of music by French composers at St Patricks Church, Gympie. (493227)

Premium steer snapped up

Queensland based family-owned hospitality and entertainment giants Comiskey Group stepped up to the plate this week to outbid all parties to secure a 350kg purebred Tasmanian Hereford steer at the Ekka.

Paul Comiskey was present to bid $8000 on behalf of the family who own a number of iconic venues like Eaton’s Hill Hotel, Sandstone Point Hotel, The Imperial in Eumundi, The Doonan and the newly opened Dakabin Hotel.

“For a long time I’ve loved the work that Farm Angels has done to support farmers from across Australia and the sole reason for me to go to the Ekka this week was to ensure we won the auction. I spoke to Liam Richards the night before the auction and told him it would take a lot to outbid me because we really wanted to ensure the Hereford steer got a good price and the money would go to support the amazing work of Farm Angels.

“I’m from Emerald originally and I know what it’s like to live and work on the land, it can get lonely at times and it’s good to know that organisations like Farm Angels are out there to support farmers and their families when they need it most.

“The Hereford will be processed at Nolans in

Gympie and delivered to our butcher store at Eatons Hill and then distributed to our various pubs across north Brisbane,” Paul said.

Liam Richards said he was blown away with the success of the auction which far exceeded his expectations.

“We had a number of people bidding including several hospitality identities but I knew it would take something special to outbid Paul Comiskey.

“This was a real team effort to make this fundraiser a success and it’s great to support the

incredible work of Farm Angels. I’d like to thank everyone who put in a bid at the auction and a big vote of thanks goes to the Comiskey Group whose generosity and leadership within the community continues to make a real impact across the state,” Liam said.

Crowne Plaza Maroochydore set to transform street

A significant new development is set to be built in Ocean Street in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, Crowne Plaza Maroochydore.

Felix Capital and IHG Hotels & Resorts revealed the updated plans on Thursday 2 August.

Crowne Plaza Maroochydore will feature 180 guest rooms alongside more than 770 square metres of premium, flexible meeting and event space including a 600sqm ballroom.

The hotel will also include a 30-metre pool and spa, wellness retreat, gym, sauna, and secure basement parking across two levels.

Its food and beverage offering will include a 210-seat all-day restaurant, a 160-seat signature dining venue, an outdoor pool bar and lounge alongside a lobby bar that will collectively create a destination equally suited for corporate events, weddings, family getaways and local gatherings.

The project has been reimagined from a previous concept for voco Maroochydore, recognising the opportunity to deliver a hotel that responds to the region’s fast-growing demand for quality conference and event (C&E) infrastructure.

Michael Maroun, director at Felix Capital, said: “The response to our original vision was

overwhelmingly positive, and securing additional land gave us the chance to think bigger.“

“With Crowne Plaza at the heart of this development, we can now create a space that truly meets the needs of the region, particularly in the conferencing and events space.

“We’re confident this hotel will not only attract events and activations to the Sunshine Coast but also elevate the broader visitor experience and boost the region’s appeal as a year-round destination.“

Matt Tripolone, IHG Hotels & Resorts managing director, Australasia & Pacific, said:

“We worked closely with Felix Capital to reimagine this opportunity, thinking strategically about the elements that will create the best outcome for the hotel and the Sunshine Coast region.“

“Through discussion and feedback, it became clear that there was real value in delivering a hotel that puts conferences and events at its core as well as delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Construction of Crowne Plaza Maroochydore is expected to commence in early 2026 with a targeted opening in 2028.

Matt Tripolone, managing director IHG Hotels and Resorts Australasia Pacific and Matt Stoeckel CEO, Visit Sunshine Coast. (Supplied)

New plans have been announced for a Crowne Plaza hotel on Ocean Street Maroochydore.

The hotel will include a 30-metre pool and spa, wellness retreat, gym, and sauna.

Crowne Plaza Maroochydore will feature 180 guest rooms.

The Hereford Steer sold for $8k to Paul Comiskey from the Comiskey Group with all funds going to Farm Angels. (Supplied)

The Guide

PROFESSOR T ABC TV, Friday, 8.30pm

This very solid British crime drama (which is actually a remake of the Belgian series of the same name) stars Ben Miller (Austin, pictured) as the titular academic, who teaches Criminology at Cambridge University. Professor Jasper Tempest has obsessive-compulsive disorder, so his life is one of cleanliness and order – and it’s about to be completely upended when one of his former students, DS Lisa Donckers (Emma Naomi), ropes him into helping her out on an investigation. In Friday’s premiere, when a student is sexually assaulted at the university, something about the offender’s MO seems familiar to Donckers. So she reaches out to the genius professor to get his take on the case.

Friday, August 15

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PICK OF THE WEEK

SURVIVOR: AUSTRALIA

V THE WORLD

10, Sunday, 7pm

AustralianSurvivorhost Jonathan LaPaglia’s swan song is set to be an absolute doozy, with some of the franchise’s most legendary players taking on a ‘World’ team of previous castaways from the US, Québec, South Africa, New Zealand and Finland. From fan favourites (Luke Toki, Kirby Bentley and the “Godmother” Janine Allis) and former winners (self-crowned “Golden God” David Genat, who’s rumoured to be LaPaglia’s replacement, pictured) to the game players (Sarah Tilleke) and ones we love to hate (“King” George Mladenov, Shonee Bowtell), the producers have assembled an all-star cast for LaPaglia’s farewell party. With existing alliances in tatters, can the Aussie veterans trust each other long enough to take on giants of the global game?

LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE

SBS Viceland, Saturday, 8.30pm

Unsurprisingly, suburban mysteries had a stranglehold on viewers in 2020 – as we all got to grips with not leaving our own backyards, what mysteries lay over the fence became more interesting than ever before. A spiritual successor to BigLittleLies– also produced by and starring Reese Witherspoon – this adaptation of Celeste Ng’s 2017 novel makes its free-to-air debut tonight. It follows the intertwined fates of Cleveland mothers Elena (Witherspoon) and Mia (Kerry Washington). Mia’s arrival in town upends Elena’s illusion of a picture-perfect life in no time. Set in the late ’90s, with frequent flashbacks as we piece together their past lives and the secrets each hides, this is slow burn is irresistible viewing.

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Family Next Door. (Ml, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Professor T. (Premiere, Mav) A university criminologist works on a real-life case.

9.15 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R)

10.25 ABC Late News.

10.40 Austin. (PG, R)

11.10 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 12.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6am Morning Programs. 9.55 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. (PGv, R) 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Cyprus. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv) 8.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals: Money. Suzannah Lipscomb explores royal spending. 9.25 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys: Scotland. (R) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Catch Me A Killer. (Malv) 11.40 The Shelter. (Ma, R) 1.20 Romulus. (MA15+av, R) 3.15 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.15 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 4.45 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 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (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 Better Homes And Gardens. Joh meets Gold Logie winner Lynne McGranger. 8.30 Football. AFL. Round 23. Fremantle v Brisbane Lions. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 11.30 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

12.00 Touching Evil. (MA15+av) Creegan questions Cyril. 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 9.50 Mixmups. 10.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 10.30 Mini Kids. 11.00 Sesame Street. 11.35 Fizzy And Suds. 12.55pm Mecha Builders. 2.05 Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.05 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.35 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Late Programs.

France 24 Feature. 8.10 NHK Newsline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 Front Up. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 The Language Of Love. 3.10 Over The Black Dot. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.40 The Fast History Of. 6.05 If You Are The One. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Love And Sex In Mexico. 9.35 Sex With Sunny Megatron. 10.45 Homeland. 1.45am Somewhere Boy. 2.15 Point Blank: Gun Obsession. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

THE ROOKIE Seven, Monday, 8.55pm

Fans of this police series have been eagerly awaiting its return, and now season seven has finally arrived on our shores. Original rookie John (the always likeable Nathan Fillion) is back in action after taking a bullet, but is feeling every bit of his almost 50 years. Meanwhile Lucy (Melissa O’Neil, pictured) and Tim (Eric Winter) appear to be moving on from their breakup and are put in charge of a new pair of LAPD rookies – nervy Seth (Patrick Keleher) and cocky Miles (Deric Augustine) – who find themselves thrown right in the deep end. With baddies Oscar (Matthew Glave) and Jason (Steve Kazee) still on the run, things soon take a high-stakes turn for the whole MidWilshire Division.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love, Game, Match. (2022, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Sydney Roosters v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.

10.45 MOVIE: Man On A Ledge. (2012, Mlv, R) A suicidal man distracts authorities. Sam Worthington.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 The Zoo. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 The Great Outdoors. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am Room For Improvement. 1.00 The Real Seachange. 1.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 The Zoo. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.30 The Real Seachange.

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R) Highlights from the recent series. 10.50 10’s Late News.

11.15 10 News+. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

9GEM (81, 92)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The West Wing. 12.10pm MOVIE: Everything In Between. (2022, 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 Birdcage. (1996, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Strange Creatures. (2024, MA15+) Midnight Seinfeld. 12.30 Pretty Little Liars. 1.30 Supernatural. 3.30 Below Deck. 4.30 LEGO Jurassic World: Legend Of Isla Nublar. 4.50 Wild Manes. 5.10 Booba. 5.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Hope Springs. (2012, Mas) 11.55 India Sweets And Spices. (2021, Mls) 1.45pm Widows’ Peak. (1994, PGalv) 3.40 All At Sea. (2010, PGans) 5.15 First Cow. (2019, PGalv) 7.30 T-34. (2018, Malv, Russian, German, Belarusian, Ukrainian) 9.35 Sniper: The White Raven. (2022, MA15+av, Russian, Ukrainian) 11.40 Mad Heidi. (2022, MA15+avw) 1.25am The Frozen Ground. (2013, MA15+adlv) 3.20 Nobody Has To Know. (2021) 5.15 The Movie Show. 5.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 Billy The Exterminator. 11.00 American Resto. 11.30 Storage Wars. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 1.30 Towies. 2.30 Desert Collectors. 3.30 Timbersports. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Motorbike Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Black Hawk Down. (2001, MA15+) 11.25 MOVIE: The Karate Kid Part II. (1986, PG) 2am Golf. LIV Golf League Indianapolis.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Dalgliesh. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Quiet Weekend. (1946) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Police Rescue Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: San Andreas. (2015, PG) 10.45 MOVIE: Collateral Beauty. (2016, M) 12.45am Explore. 1.00 Creflo. 1.30 Midsomer Murders. 3.30 Dalgliesh. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House.

9GO! (82, 93)

Star power: Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon in LittleFiresEverywhere

Saturday, August 16

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 11.55 Rage Closer. (R) 12.00

News. 12.30 Grantchester. (Ma, R) 1.15

Professor T. (Mav, R) 2.05 All Creatures Great And Small. (Final, PG, R) 2.50 Great Southern Landscapes. (R) 3.25 Earth. (R) 4.25 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 4.55 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story: To Bilo And Back – The Nadesalingam Family. (R) Leigh Sales checks in with the Tamil family.

6.30 Back Roads: Mataranka, NT. (PG, R) Kristy O’Brien explores Mataranka, NT.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (Final, Ma) Alphy and Geordie investigate a murder.

8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) Barnaby must uncover whether a myth has become a murderous reality after a man is murdered.

9.50 The Family Next Door. (Ml, R) A stranger arrives in a Victorian coastal town.

10.40 Miss Austen. (R)

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Octonauts And The Ring Of Fire. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Super Monsters. 5.40 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Nula. 3.05 MOVIE: Another Country. (2015, PG) 4.30 Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 5.00 Stompem Ground 2022: Blekbala Mujik. 6.00 Amplify. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Big Backyard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Poltergeist. (1982, M) 10.30 Ub40 Feat. Ali Campbell Live Concert. 12.10am Late Programs.

Community Bank Tewantin-Noosa

6am Morning Programs. 10.05 Blue Water Safari. (PGa, R) 11.00 BBC News At Ten. 11.30 France 24. 12.00 PBS News. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 4. Day 1. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. 5.10 Dylan Alcott: The Road To Kasama. 5.40 Kursk: 10 Days That Shaped Putin. (Premiere)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman: Glasgow. (PG)

Susan Calman visits Glasgow.

8.20 Leonardo Da Vinci: The Disciple Of Experience Pt 2. (Final, PG) In Milan, da Vinci joins Duke Sforza’s court.

9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Piedmont. (PGl, R)

Stanley Tucci visits Piedmont.

10.15 Great Australian Walks: Cape To Cape Track. (PG, R)

11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)

2.50 24 Hours In A&E. (Ma, R) 3.45 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning

Programs. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Abandoned Americana. 12.55 Alone: Frozen. 2.30 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 2.55 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 Mastermind Aust. 6.35 The Frontier. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Little Fires Everywhere. (Premiere) 10.35 Marcella. 2.15am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 11.55 T-34. (2018, Malv, Russian, German, Belarusian, Ukrainian) 1.55pm The Movie Show. 2.30 Spitfire. (2018, PGa) 4.25 The Movie Show. 5.00 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PGal) 6.55 Gambit. (2012, PGlsv) 8.30 The Prestige. (2006, Mav) 10.50 Everyone Else. (2009, MA15+ns, German) 1.05am Late Programs.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 12.30 Football. AFL. Round 23. Gold Coast Suns v GWS Giants. 3.30 Horse Racing. The Rosebud Day, Caulfield P.B. Lawrence Stakes Race Day and Mekka Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team visits a record-breaking city.

7.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Marafiote Murders. (Madlv, R) Ron Iddles revisits the 1985 murder of Dominic Marafiote and the deaths of his elderly parents.

8.35 MOVIE: The Martian. (2015, Mal, R) Believed to be dead by his crew, an astronaut is stranded on Mars and has to rely on his ingenuity to survive. Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Horse Racing. The Rosebud Day, Caulfield P.B. Lawrence Stakes Race Day and Mekka Raceday. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 6.00 Every Bite Takes You Home. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 NFL. NFL. Preseason. Week 2. Seattle Seahawks v Kansas City Chiefs. 3.30pm Teeing Off With Daisy Thomas. 4.00 Motor MythBusters. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Football. AFLW. Western Bulldogs v Melbourne. 9.30 American Pickers. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 12.30am Storage Wars. 1.00 Late Programs.

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Sunday, August 17

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Griff’s Great American South. (PG, R) 3.15 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.40 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PGa, R) 4.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Austin. (PG) Austin fakes pop culture tastes to sell books.

8.00 The Family Next Door. (Mls) Essie finds a new friend in Isabelle.

8.55 Miss Austen. (Final, PG) Cassandra prepares to leave Kintbury for the last time and delves into correspondence from Jane.

9.50 MOVIE: Puberty Blues. (1981, Mdlns, R) Charts a teenager’s coming-of-age story. Nell Schofield. 11.15 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. 5.25 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.05 Abbott Elementary. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Sunny And The Dark Horse. 2.00 Lionel. 3.30 Big Sky Girls. 3.50 Boxing For Palm Island. 4.50 Ub40 Feat. Ali Campbell Live Concert. 6.40 Colombia’s

6am Morning Programs. 10.05 Blue Water Safari. (PGaw, R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 4. Day 2. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. 5.10 Going Places. (R) 5.40 Kursk: 10 Days That Shaped Putin.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Colosseum Rise And Fall. (Premiere, Mav) 9.25 Pompeii’s Secret Underworld: Inferno And Inequality. (Mav, R) Experts uncover what Pompeii’s society was like. 10.20 Tutankhamun: Secrets Of The Toxic Tomb. (PG, R) 11.15 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico. (PGad, R) 1.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (PGa, R) 3.25 Wuthering Harlots: Pride And Prostitution. (MA15+as, R) 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Jeopardy! 4.05 WorldWatch. 4.35 PBS Washington Week. 5.00 Kars & Stars. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The Sinking Of A Superyacht. 9.25 Great Australian Road Trips. 10.25 Forbidden History. 12.15am A Beginner’s Guide To Grief. 1.35 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 12.25pm To Leslie. (2022, Madl) 2.35 First Cow. (2019, PGalv) 4.50 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PGa) 6.40 Bring It On. (2000, PGals) 8.30 Boogie Nights. (1997, MA15+adsv) 11.20 3/19. (2021, Mal, Italian) 1.30am Everyone Else. (2009, MA15+ns, German) 3.45 To Leslie. (2022, Madl) 5.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 7. Cronulla Sharks v Gold Coast Titans. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 7. Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Parramatta Eels.

9.25 Soccer. English Premier League. Matchweek 1. Aston Villa v Newcastle United. From Villa Stadium, Birmingham, England.

11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) The taskforce tracks down a murderer.

12.30 Space Invaders. (PGa, R)

1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

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6am Morning

Programs. 12.30pm MOVIE: The Winslow Boy. (1948) 3.00 Rugby Union. Hospital Cup. Finals. Week 1. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. NZ Warriors v Canberra Raiders. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 7.30 MOVIE: You’ve Got Mail. (1998, PG) 9.55 MOVIE: Magic Mike’s Last Dance. (2023, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Portland. H’lights. 2.55 MOVIE: Mr Holland’s Opus. (1995, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo. (2002, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. (2016, M) 10.10 MOVIE: The Huntsman: Winter’s War. (2016, M) 12.25am Late Programs.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. Steve’s house has been on the market for seven months.

8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) Follow two first responders as they help a patient in need of urgent care after an incident involving a car.

9.40 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGl, R) Gordon Ramsay surveils and works to save a legendary soul food café on the verge of losing its legacy.

10.40 Elsbeth. (PGv, R) Elsbeth tries to solve a murder. 11.35 Watson. (Mm, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

Fire Country. 12.30pm Australia By Design: Architecture. 1.00 A Million Little Things.

JAG. 5.00 Reel

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.30 Sunday Footy Feast. 12.30 Behind Behani. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.40 24 Hours In Police Custody: Sex And Corruption. (MA15+as, R) A man in Luton reports he is being blackmailed by someone who knows that he visited a prostitute. 10.40 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Assassination Of John Newman. (Mav, R) A look at the assassination of John Newman. 12.00 Jamestown. (MA15+av) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Discover. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Your Money & Your Life. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Manhunt: The Night Stalker. 11.30 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 12.15am Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Fishy Business. 12.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Brisbane v Hawthorn. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. Sydney v Geelong. 6.00 The Wash Up. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000, M) 11.40 Border Security. Midnight Golf. LIV Golf League Indianapolis. 5.00 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 11.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 7. Wests Tigers v St George Illawarra Dragons. 1.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 7. Sydney Roosters v Newcastle Knights. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. North Queensland Cowboys v Newcastle Knights.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Body In The Suitcase. (Mav) Looks at the murder of Deborah Chong.

11.10 The First 48: What About Me/Last Round. (Mal) 12.05 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R) 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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6am Morning Programs. Noon Getaway. 12.30 The Baron. 1.30 MOVIE: The Hallelujah Trail. (1965) 4.30 Dad’s Army. 5.00 M*A*S*H. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. North Qld Cowboys v Canterbury Bulldogs. 8.00 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Silence Of The Lambs. (1991, MA15+) 10.55 The Closer. 11.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Project Impossible. 2.30 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. 3.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.30 MOVIE: Getting Even With Dad. (1994, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Flash. (2023, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Chaos Walking. (2021, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 8.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 8.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 MasterChef Aust. (R) 1.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) 2.30 House Hunters Aust. (R) 3.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. 3.30 Wheel Of Fortune. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Survivor: Australia V The World. (Return, PGa) Fourteen returning contestants head to Samoa. 8.45 Watson. (PGals) Watson treats a sickle cell patient with an unorthodox surgery. The team faces their own dilemma with a young woman.

9.45 FBI. (Mv, R) The team investigates when a federal judge is gunned down execution-style in broad daylight. 10.45 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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What makesourDMPdifferent?

Abold regenerative planto restore,enhance,andensureNoosaisleftbetter thanwefound it—forthepeopleandnaturethatcallithome

ThedraftDestination ManagementPlan(DMP)aims toset anew standardfortourism -onethatrestores,enriches,and empowers.

Inspiredbyprinciplesof regenerativetourism,theplan aimstoencouragevisitorstocare forNoosaasguardians,notjust guests.

“Unliketraditionaltourism plansthatfocusonattracting morevisitors,thisplancomes fromthecommunity,” Noosa CouncilDirectorStrategyand Environment,KimRawlingssaid.

“ItsteersNoosatowards becoming aregenerative destination -wherewe collectivelycontributethrough ouractionsandbehaviourto

improve theplacewealllove –residentsandvisitors.”

Rawlingssaidthedraft DMPencourageslong-term stewardship,supportslocal businessesandpromotes experiencesthatalignwith community values.

“It’sdesignedtoensuretourism benefitslocalsasmuchasvisitors,

preservesournaturalbeauty andrelaxedlifestyle,andeases pressureoninfrastructureand neighbourhoods.”

“Sofutureactionsmightinclude simple experienceswherevisitors cantakepartinnative tree planting,cleaningbeaches,or engaginginculturalstorytelling programs.”

AleshaGooderhamisurgingresidentstohave asayontheDMP.

Youthleadingconservation

Award-winningconservationist JarrahSmallhasthrownher supportbehindNoosaCouncil’s DestinationManagementPlan, callingit avitalsteptoward protectingtheregion’snatural beautyandbiodiversityforfuture generations.

“I’velivedintheNoosaregionfor quite afew yearsnowdoingmy conservation work,”Jarrahsaid.

“Mygenerationislookingto thefuture,wonderingiftherich biodiversityandnaturalbeauty ofNoosawillstillbeherefor us.That’swhy we’rededicated toprotectingandnurturing ourregionsoitremainsjustas vibrant,wildandwelcomingfor decadestocome.”

The2022NoosaBiosphere ‘YoungEcoLeader’Award

winnerbelievesregenerative tourism –amajorfocusofthe draftDestinationManagement Plan –willplay avitalrolein shapingNoosa’sfuture.

“Regenerationmeanswe’re notonlylookingoutforwhat’s happeningrightnow, we’realso lookingoutforwhat’sgoingto happeninthefuture,”shesaid.

“WhereveryougoinNoosa, there’sgoingtobesomepartof natureyou’lldiscover—whether it’stheriver, theoceanand beaches,thehinterlandorthe mangroves.Evenjust walking downthestreet,you’re boundto seesomanybeautifulbirdsand otherwildlife.”

The16-yearold,whoisa passionatewildliferescuerand youthrepresentative ontheNoosa BiosphereReserveFoundation Board,has aclearmessagefor Noosaresidentsandvisitorsto ourshire.

“Helpusleave thisbeautiful biospherereservebetterthanhow youfoundit.Respectourwildlife andenvironment,andlookoutfor what’saroundyou,”shesaid. Headtoyoursaynoosa.qld.gov. autoviewthedraftDestination ManagementPlanandhave your saybefore14September.

Surfingtowardsa sustainablefuture

Standupandprotect Noosa’sbeautyandbelovedbreaks

GrowingupsurfingNoosa’s pristinebreaks,DeanBradyand KirraMolnarknowthe valueof protectingwhatmakesthisplace special.

Aprofessionallongboarderand PresidentoftheNoosa World SurfingReserve,whichadvocates fortheprotectionandsustainable enjoymentofNoosa’ssurf spots,Kirraisurgingthesurfing communitytostandupandhave theirsayonthedraftDestination ManagementPlan(DMP).

“My favoritethingaboutgrowing upandsurfinginNoosaisthe communityandhowitprotects theplacesthatwelove,” shesaid.

“IhopethatNoosastilllooks likeitdoesin10or20yearswith abeautifulnationalparkthat surroundsperfectwaves.Sojump inandcontributeto afuturethat regeneratesandrespects.”

Dean,founderofNoosaSurfing Academy,agrees.“Ouractions todaywritetomorrow’sstory.If you’rehereforthebeauty,respect it. We allhave arolein keeping Noosanatural,safe,andsurfable forgenerations,”hesaid.

“Itcomesdowntousindividually wantingtorespectandlook afterthisbeautifulland. We’ve gottojustdowhatwecanas individuals,assmall businesses,

to keeplookingafterthisplace, protectingit,respectingitand sharingitwitheachotherandthe visitorsthatcometoNoosato enjoyitsbeauty.”

InBrief

TheDMP –what youtolduslast time

Councilreceivedmore than3000piecesof communityfeedbackin September2023toinform thedraftDMP.

Youtoldus:

-75%saidprotectand stewardourenvironment.

-72%saidimprove the managementofshort-term accommodation.

-69%saidimprove traffic managementandreduce congestion.

-55%saidaligntourism withcommunity values.

Yourvoice, Noosa’sfuture

There’sstilltimetoattendoneof theDMPcommunityinformation sessionsnearyou.

·PomonaMarkets,Saturday16 August,6:30am –12pm

·CooroyLibrary,Saturday16 August,2-4pm

·RACVNoosaResort,Monday 18August,7-9am &5-7pm Headtoyoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au toregister.

Youcanalsopopintooneofthe CoffeeChatsaroundtheShire:

·HarvestFresh,Cooroy,Saturday 16August,11am –1pm

·Canteen,NoosaJunction, Monday18August,11am-1pm

Passionatewildliferescuerandyouthrepresentative JarrahSmall.

Monday, August 18

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

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 10.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Grand Designs. (R) 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.35 Planet America. Hosted by Chas Licciardello and John Barron. 10.05 ABC Late News.

10.20 The Business. (R)

10.40 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R)

11.30 Grand Designs. (R) 12.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.10pm Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 8.40 Contraption Masters. 9.25 The Crystal Maze. 10.15 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm Lurujarri Dreaming. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.25 National Indigenous Fashion Awards. 10.30 Black And White. 12.15am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Brendan Gleeson’s Farewell To Hughes. 3.10 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (PG) Michael Portillo visits Coimbra and Aveiro.

8.25 Abandoned Railways From Above: Wales. (R) A journey along a Welsh line.

9.20 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road. (R) The journey draws to a close.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Classified. (Malv)

11.35 A Criminal Affair. (Mal, R) 1.15 Blackport. (Mln, R) 2.00 Incredible Homes. (PGn, R) 3.00 Curious Traveller. (R) 3.30 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning

Programs. 2.25pm Roswell: The First Witness. 3.20 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 New York Super Airport. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Jon Richardson: Knitwit. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. 10.05 Big Backyard Quiz. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 12.25pm Knight Of Cups. (2015, Malns) 2.35 Gambit. (2012, PGlsv) 4.10 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PGan) 5.50 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PGav, French) 7.50 Two Many Chefs. (2022, Madl, Spanish) 9.30 Studs. (2006, Mlv) 11.15 Joe Bell. (2020, Madlsv) 12.55am Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.35 Motorbike Cops. (PG, 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. (PGa) Irene says her goodbyes.

7.30 The Voice. (PGal) A fresh batch of undiscovered artists step into the spotlight for their blind auditions.

8.55 The Rookie. (Return, Mav) Nolan and the team welcome two new rookies and hunt for two dangerous inmates with personal vendettas.

9.55 S.W.A.T. (Return, Mv) The team heads to Mexico.

11.00 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.

12.00 Gone. (MA15+v, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Your Money & Your Life. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 What The Killer Did Next. 11.30 Doc Martin. 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Motor Racing. Supercars. Support Races. Carrera Cup. H’lights. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars. Support Races. Dunlop Series. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.00 Aussie Gold Hunters. 10.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams face hurdles.

8.45 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel.

9.45 Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip: Kimberley Diamonds. (PGl) Rod and JC prospect a long-defunct diamond mine.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 A Killer Makes A Call. (Mav, R)

12.10 Footy Classified. (Ml) 1.05 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Survivor: Australia V The World. (PGl) Fourteen returning contestants head to Samoa. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.25 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 11.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: The Man In The White Suit. (1951) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Recipes For Love And Murder. 9.40 Harry Wild. 10.50 The Closer. 11.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Cards And Collectables Australia. 12.30 My Way. 12.45 MOVIE: Dangerous Medicine. (2021, M) 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: Clash Of The Titans. (2010, M) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Late Programs.

NOOSA JAZZ FESTIVAL - A CAPTIVATING AND DIVERSE PROGRAM OF EVENTS

A Wide Range Of Classic Jazz Ensuring Something For Everyone The Jazz Party Concerts feature individual musicians forming bands that deliver exciting improvisations of Traditional Jazz – A Unique Musical Experience Free Family Picnic Concert on Sunday, 7th September – A perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day at the Riverstage along the Noosa River in Noosaville.

Tuesday, August 19

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (R) 11.05 Miss Austen. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Countdown 50 Years On. (PG, R) 2.50 Grand Designs. (R) 3.40 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (Final) In Borneo, Dr Ann Jones looks for pangolins.

9.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Cheese. (Final, R)

9.30 Earth: Human. (Final, R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 The Howard Years. (R) 1.05 Grand Designs. (R) 1.50 Long Lost Family. (R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.10pm Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.45 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.35 Ice Vikings. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Mekko. (2015, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

15 August, 2025

6am Morning Programs. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Miscarriage And Me. (Mal, R) 3.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG, R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Zurich/ Rotkreuz To Brienz. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi looks at modern parenting. 9.30 Dateline: The Cost Of Doing Business Pt 2. Continues the investigation into Mosaic Brands.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Secret World Of Snacks. (R) 11.25 The Shift. (Ma) 1.05 Everything You Love. (Mals, R) 2.05 Curious Traveller. (R) 3.35 Incredible Homes. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Home And Away. (PGa, R) 1.30 To Be Advised. 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 Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.55 Boyzone: Life, Death And Boybands: When All Is Said And Done. (Final, Mal) With fame, loss and reunion, Boyzone faces highs and heartbreak.

10.00 Kylie Vs Bee Gees. (PG, R) A look at Kylie Minogue and The Bee Gees.

11.00 The Agenda Setters.

12.00 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.15 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.45 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Foreman Dan is accused of stitching up a contestant.

8.40 Paramedics. (M) Bill deals with a violent knife fight.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 La Brea. (Mav, R)

(5, 1)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00

(PGa, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 10.30 Survivor: Australia V The World. (PGl, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. (R) 2.30 Lingo. (R) 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa)

12.05 Footy Classified. (Ml) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Survivor: Australia V The World. (PGl) Fourteen returning contestants head to Samoa. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.25 10

Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Roswell: The First Witness. 3.10 Aussie Jokers. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 New York Super Airport. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Pitino: Red Storm Rising. (Final) 12.15am Alone Denmark. 3.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Room For Improvement. 3.00 The Real Seachange. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.55 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm Studs. (2006, Mlv) 2.05 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PGa) 3.55 The Company. (2003, PGals) 6.00 Emu Runner. (2018, PGadlv) 7.45 The Fence. (2022, Mdlv) 9.30 In Bruges. (2008, MA15+adlv) 11.30 Taking Lives. (2004, MA15+asv) 1.30am Snowpiercer. (2013, MA15+av) 3.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Aussie Gold Hunters. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Outback Truckers. 10.00 Aussie Truck Rehab. 11.00 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. Midnight Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Death In Paradise. 3.00 Explore. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: The Blue Lamp. (1950, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 9.40 Grantchester. 10.50 The Closer. 11.50 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Clash Of The Titans. (2010, 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 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Five Year Engagement. (2012, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Pretty Little Liars. 1.00 Supernatural. 3.00 Late Programs.

Wednesday, August 20

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

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.20 Back Roads. (R) 2.50 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.40 Grand Designs Transformations. (Final, PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Fuddy Duds. (PGs)

8.30 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG) Hosted by Shaun Micallef. 9.10 Austin. (PG, R) Austin fakes pop culture tastes to sell books. 9.40 Would I Lie To You?

Family. (PG, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.10pm Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.45 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.35 Casketeers Life & Death Across The Globe. 8.30 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Mississippi. (1996, M) 10.45 Lagau Danalaig: An Island Life. 11.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Wonders Of Volcanoes With Dara Ó Briain. (PGa) Dara Ó Briain travels to Sicily and Naples.

8.25 Aerial Australia. (PGaw) An aerial exploration of Western Australia, home to colossal gold mines and massive sheep stations.

9.20 Smilla’s Sense Of Snow. (M) Smilla is framed by a deepfake.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Estonia. (Ma)

12.30 Das Boot. (MA15+av, R) 2.25 Curious Traveller. (R) 3.25 Incredible Homes. (R) 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning

Programs. 2.10pm Tales From A Suitcase. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 New York Super Airport. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Flags Of Our Fathers. (2006, MA15+) 10.50 MOVIE: Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets. (2017, M) 1.20am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 11.40 Broker. (2022, Malv, Korean) 2pm Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PGan) 3.40 Bicycle Thief. (1948, PG, Italian) 5.15 The Way. (2010, PGadl) 7.30 The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry. (2023, Mal) 9.30 Calvary. (2014, MA15+lsv) 11.25 White Squall. (1996, Malsv) 1.45am In Bruges. (2008, MA15+adlv) 3.40 Late Programs.

Thursday, August 21

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Home And Away. (PG, R) 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Paramedics. (M, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 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 Armed And Dangerous: Breakouts. (Mav, R) Authorities hunt for a double-murderer.

11.30 Border Security: International. (PGadl)

12.00 Imposters. (Madlv, R)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

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 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Outback Truckers. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 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 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Nightwatch. 12.30am Late Programs.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) The hosts check on the teams’ progress.

8.40 Clarkson’s Farm: Jobbing. (Ml) It’s Christmas time on the farm and Kaleb gives Jeremy a festive surprise.

9.45 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) Brad Fittler, Danika Mason and Andrew Johns take a look at the talking points of the season.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 The Grand Tour. (MA15+l)

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.

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6am Morning Programs. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 New Tricks. 3.00 Explore. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: Sailors Three. (1940) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Closer. 11.40 French And Saunders. 12.20am Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. Noon 9Honey Hacks. 12.15 MOVIE: Homekilling Queen. (2019, 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 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Assault On Precinct 13. (2005, MA15+) 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 Veronica Mars. 12.40am Late Programs.

SEVEN (7) 6am Morning Programs. 10.55 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 11.35 Nigella Bites. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Griff’s Great American South. (Final, PG) Griff Rhys Jones heads to New Orleans. 9.15 Culture By Design: Wanita. (Final, R)

9.45 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (Final, PG, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.25pm Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.50 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Ghosts Of Mississippi. (1996, M) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Tribal. 9.25

MOVIE: Kill Bill: Vol. 1. (2003, MA15+) 11.20 Kindred. 1am Deadly Funny 2023. 2.00 Big Backyard Quiz. 3.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Mystery Of The Assassination Of JFK. (Mav, R) 2.45 Garage Dreams. (Premiere) 3.15 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG)

8.30 National Parks From Above: Ireland. (Premiere, PGa) Showcases the beauty of Ireland from the skies.

9.25 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v) Layton and Till’s manhunt reaches a climax.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Dopesick. (Mals, R)

11.50 Desperate Measures. (Malv, R) 1.30 Curious Traveller. (R) 2.30 Incredible Homes. (R) 3.30 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Secrets By The Shore. (2022, 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)

8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) Contestants compete for a top prize of £1 million. Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.

9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Firebomber Down. (PGa) Looks at the crash of a C-130 firebomber.

10.30 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R) 11.30 Kick Ons. 12.00 Life. (Madv, R) 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.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Alone: The Skills Challenge. 2.35 Insight. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 The Fast History Of. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 1.35am Alone Denmark. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 3.30 The Real Seachange. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Line Of Duty. 9.50 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.50 Father Brown. 12.50am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) TEN

6am Morning Programs. 3pm The Movie Show. 3.35 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 5.40 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PGans, French, Japanese, English) 7.30 Dog Day Afternoon. (1975, Malv) 9.45 Perrier’s Bounty. (2009, MA15+dlv) 11.20 Into The White. (2012, Malv, Norwegian, English, German) 1.15am Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Highway Patrol. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 The Force: BTL. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Towies. 8.30 MOVIE: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. (2019, MA15+) 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (Return, PGl) Presented by Graeme Hall. 8.30 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal) Gordon Ramsay’s investigation of MacGregor’s Restaurant reveals mouldy leftovers and a storage room full of junk. 9.30 FBI: International. (Mv) The Fly Team heads to Belgrade. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

1)

5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.30 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal, R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. (R) 2.30 Lingo. (R) 3.30 News. 4.00

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. South Sydney Rabbitohs v St George Illawarra Dragons.

9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis. 10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl)

12.00 First On Scene. (Mav, 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.

10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+a) The team investigates if a car theft involving a young girl in the backseat was random or a planned kidnapping. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Dalgliesh. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Eight O’Clock Walk. (1954, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 RPA. 10.30 Chicago Med. (Return) 11.30 The Real Murders Of Atlanta. 12.30am Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. Noon 9Honey Hacks. 12.15 MOVIE: You Killed My Mother. (2017, 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 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game Of Shadows. (2011, M) 11.10 Seinfeld. 12.10am Late Programs.

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9GEM

9GO!

TEN (5,

PUZZLES

To solve a Sudoku

every

from 1 to

in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

ACROSS

1 Sharpshooter (8)

5 Aggressive maniac (6)

10 Relish (5)

11 Incapable of being seen (9)

12 Latin name of England (arch) (6)

13 Forest workers (7)

14 Endured (8)

15 Sickness (6)

18 Conviction (6)

20 Float (8)

21 Blasphemous (7)

24 Inflated (6)

27 Waxy secretion of sperm whale (9)

28 Prickle (5)

29 Cricket team (6)

30 Fire-resistant fibre (8)

DOWN

1 Extremely big in size, importance, etc. (4)

2 Indignant (9)

3 Multitude of fishes (5)

4 Brings to life (8)

6 First name of William Shakespeare’s oldest child (7)

7 Metal rope (5)

8 Hyperbolise (9)

9 Declare positively (4)

14 Conquer (9)

16 Taker of blame (9)

17 Fierce storms (8)

19 Declare one’s approval (7)

22 Wall with pointed roof (5)

23 Anecdote (4)

25 Measure of length (5)

26 Singles (4)

1 What was the first film to be released in the Barbie franchise?

2 Which living mammal is the only one covered in scales?

3 Which 20th-century writer is known for their works titled The Trial, TheJudgment and The Castle?

4 What colour is smaragdine?

5 Regarding the character trope in movies, what do the letters MPDG stand for?

6 Which Australian men's doubles pair won the 2023 Australian Open title?

7 And which Australian pair won the 2022 title?

8 What is the ancient Egyptian underworld called?

9 In which country is the Lotte World theme park complex located?

10 Name J. K. Simmons' (pictured) recurring character who appears in both the original Spider-Man trilogy and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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No. 250

New scenic river voyages

Debuting in Late 2027, the new Viking Brahmaputra will sail the company’s first River Voyages in India and as with everything Viking, the trip will be a stunning journey discovering the senses of this amazing country.

The Viking Brahmaputra, a new 80-guest vessel has been designed specifically for the Brahmaputra River. Currently under construction and scheduled to debut in late 2027, the Viking Brahmaputra will set a new standard for modern river voyages in India. The ship will sail between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the northeastern state of Assam as part of Viking’s new 15-day itinerary, Wonders of India. In addition to an eight-day river voyage, the itinerary includes a fully guided land program with overnights in Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur.

“With its rich heritage, deep cultural traditions and fascinating natural wonders, India is a vast and vibrant country that has captured the imagination of explorers for centuries,” Viking Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen said.

“In recent years, our guests have particularly enjoyed visiting Indian ports on our ocean itineraries. We are now delighted to introduce a new way for curious travellers to explore the heart of this phenomenal country, in-depth and in Viking comfort.”

The new Viking Brahmaputra will host 80 guests in 40 outside staterooms. Featuring the signature Scandinavian design for which Viking is known, all staterooms and suites will have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with a veranda. Guests on the three-deck Viking Brahmaputra will also enjoy a range of amenities, including a Spa and Fitness Centre and an open-air Sky Bar on the Upper Deck.

The fifteen-day Wonders of India itinerary program will operate round-trip from Delhi, with hotel stays in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur that bracket an eight-day Brahmaputra River voyage, sailing east or west, respectively.

With thirteen included tours, guests will be immersed in India’s cultural treasures and will have the opportunity to experience as many as ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Guests will delve into the rich history of India’s Golden Triangle, exploring Agra’s fabled Taj Mahal, strolling through Old Delhi’s winding streets and glimpsing Jaipur’s ornate Palace of Winds.

While sailing the Brahmaputra River, guests will see Guwahati’s temple, encounter the thriving villages along its banks, search for the onehorned rhinos and buffalo of Kaziranga National Park and discover the cultures of Majuli, one of the world’s largest river islands.

For additional immersion opportunities, Viking is also offering a variety of new pre- and postland extensions for Wonders of India, including Delhi (two nights), Dubai (three nights; fully guided), Kathmandu (four nights; fully guided) and Cochin and Mumbai (five nights; fully guided). Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans

and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen

often says Viking offers experiences ’For The Thinking Person’ and has more than 450 awards to its name.

The new Viking Brahmaputra will sail the company’s first river voyages in India in 2027 and it’s time to book for great discounts.

Window views and comfortable seating ensures dining is a pleasure on board the newest ship in the Viking fleet.

The comfortable and charming Lounge aboard the brand-new Brahmaputra. (Supplied)

A comfortable relaxed and immaculate Explorer Suite aboard the Viking Brahmaputra.

A stunning Veranda Stateroom aboard Viking Brahmaputra.

LEE MCCARTHY

Full-Board River Cruise

3 night Murray River cruise on board PS Murray Princess with all meals and sightseeing

Tour of Murray River Bridge and historic Roundhouse

Guided nature walk of Salt Bush Flat

Taste Riverland food and wine

Dragon-Fly flat-bottomed boat wildlife tour

Hotel Stays

3 nights four-star hotel stay in Adelaide with breakfast

1 night four-star hotel stay in Kangaroo Island with breakfast, lunch and dinner

Fully Escorted Barossa Valley Tours

Full day Barossa Valley tour with lunch and wine tastings including:

Saltram wine estate, lunch and wine tasting at Lambert Estate, visit to Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, photo stop at Menglers Hill Lookout, vineyard tour & wine tasting at Jacob’s Creek visitor centre, stop at Beerenberg Farm, and free time in Hahndorf to explore the historic German settlement

Fully Escorted Kangaroo Island Tours

2 day Kangaroo Island tour including: Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, Clifford’s Honey Farm, In-Flight Birds of Prey Display at Raptor Domain, Seal Bay Conservation Park guided beach walk, lunch at Emu Bay Lavender Farm, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, and Flinders Chase National Park

All Flights, Taxes & Transfers

A unique travel experience

If you’re seeking a unique travel experience

rich

breathtaking scenery, and authentic

culture—all with the ease of fully planned travel — then look no further than Noosa Travel’s small group, fully escorted Norfolk Island tour from 25 to 30 October 2025.

This 6-day tour is your opportunity to explore one of Australia’s most fascinating and picturesque destinations in a relaxed and enriching way. With everything taken care of — including flights, accommodation, tours, and meals—you can simply relax and immerse yourself in all that Norfolk Island has to offer.

Norfolk Island is a place like no other. Located in the South Pacific, just a short flight from Brisbane, the island is a treasure trove of natural beauty and captivating history. With rolling green hills, rugged coastlines, and crystal-clear waters, it’s a nature lover’s paradise. But what sets Norfolk Island apart is its rich heritage — from Polynesian settlement and British convict history to the legacy of the Bounty mutineers.

October is a fantastic time to visit. The island is calm and uncrowded, with pleasant spring temperatures, vibrant greenery, and clear skies that make for stunning views and comfortable touring.

This fully escorted tour is designed to offer a deep, memorable experience without the stress of organising anything yourself. Travelling with a small group ensures a more personal connection with both your fellow travellers and the destination.

Sightseeing included in the package:

• Convict Settlement Tour – Step back in time as you explore the UNESCO-listed Kingston ruins and learn about Norfolk’s harsh yet fascinating penal history.

• Sound and Light Show – Watch history come alive after dark with this immersive storytelling experience.

• Bounty Folk Museum – Discover artefacts, stories, and memorabilia that bring Norfolk’s unique past to life.

• Women of Norfolk Tour – Learn about the strong, resilient women who shaped the island’s story.

• Over the Cattlestops Tour – A quirky and scenic way to explore the island’s countryside and local secrets.

• Island Culture Tour – Meet locals and gain insight into traditions, crafts, and the island way of life.

• Breakfast Bush Walk – Start the day with a

It’s a beautiful time of the

Inclusions:

• 13 Nights accomm with breakfast

• English speaking Japanese guide

• Transport by bullet train, coach & public transport

• All sightseeing

• 9 Lunches

• Escorted by Noosa Travel staff

*Conditions apply. Airfare additional.

peaceful guided walk through nature, ending with a delicious breakfast overlooking the ocean.

A Progressive Dinner through local homes offers a warm welcome into Norfolk hospitality. The Ghost Tour Dinner adds a spooky twist to your evening.

A classic Island Fish Fry features fresh, locally caught fish and island favourites.

With Noosa Travel, you’re not just going on a tour—you’re travelling with a dedicated escort who ensures every detail is handled with care. From airport transfers to daily excursions, all logistics are managed, so you can focus on enjoying the experience.

Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, or with friends, this tour offers the perfect mix of discovery, relaxation, and connection.

Book now to secure your place on this unforgettable Norfolk Island journey. Contact Noosa Travel on 07 5449 7000 for more information.

Inclusions:

• Return airfare ex Brisbane

• 5 Nights accomm at South Pacific Resort with breakfast daily

• All sightseeing • 5 Dinners

• Fully escorted by Noosa Travel staff

*Conditions apply.

Norfolk Island - a unique travel experience that combines rich history, breathtaking scenery, and authentic local culture.

SCANDINAVIAN DISCOVERY

Oslo to Stockholm or vice versa

8 DAYS | 4 COUNTRIES | 6 GUIDED TOURS

SET SAIL: MAY-SEP 2027; MAY-AUG 2028

From $7,895pp in Veranda Stateroom

From $9,595pp in Penthouse Veranda

SCENIC SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC JEWELS

Bergen to Stockholm or vice versa

15 DAYS | 4 COUNTRIES | 12 GUIDED TOURS

SET SAIL: MAY-SEP 2027; MAY-AUG 2028

From $14,595pp in Veranda Stateroom

From $17,995pp in Penthouse Veranda

Uncover the long history and rich culture of Bergen, encircled by majestic mountains, fjords and glaciers, and take in the setting that inspired the Viking sagas.

Bergen to Copenhagen or vice versa

22 DAYS | 8 COUNTRIES | 17 GUIDED TOURS

SET SAIL: JUN-AUG 2027; MAY, JUN, AUG 2028

From $21,295pp in Veranda Stateroom

From $26,395pp in Penthouse Veranda

BERGEN, NORWAY

See country kings

Tickets are on sale now for The Kings of Country Rock Tour, performing live at The J Noosa on Friday 30 January from 7.30pm.

It’s an epic musical salute to America’s number one country rock legends: The Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

This two-hour stage spectacular captures the sounds and excitement of Americas country rock Icons. Featuring all the timeless classics that defined The Eagles and CCR as 1970s superstars.

Part one of the highly acclaimed show takes the audience on a musical journey of The Eagles – the highest-selling American band in U.S. Master pieces such as; “Take It Easy”, “Witchy Woman”,

“Already Gone”, “One of These Nights”, “Lyin’ Eyes”; “Take It to the Limit”, “New Kid in Town”, “Desperado”, “Hotel California” and “Life in the Fast Lane”are all faithfully reproduced.

Part two of the show kicks into overdrive, featuring the chart topping sounds of San Francisco’s favourite sons - Creedence Clearwater Revival.

With more than 26 million album sales in the US alone, it was CCR’s take of Dale Hawkins’ rockabilly classic “Suzie Q” that set an irrepressible force in motion and making the band a platinum household name.

CCR anthems such as “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Up Around The Bend”, “Born On

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The Bayou”, “Have You Ever Seen the Rain”, “Travelin’ Band” and “Green River” will surely get the audience singing a chorus of hits.

The Kings of Country Rock Tour is much more than a concert; it’s the ultimate rock experience. The cast of multi-talented and internationally respected musicians bring to life a stage show unlike any other. So get aboard proud Mary, as we set sail down the dark desert highway of the 1970s featuring the platinum hits of The Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

For tickets to the show at The J Noosa on Friday 30 January 2026 visit thej.com.au/kings-of-country-rock/

Love fills the air

By Jim Fagan

Love was in the air at Cooroy last Sunday when the Pacific Chamber Players presented Rhapsodies and Romances at the Memorial Hall.

There are 10 musicians in the Sunshine Coast Players and in a word they were magnificent in their ability to woo the audience with the mastery of their instruments and the studied variety of the program.

Their interpretation of the expressive melodies of 19th century and 20th century composers like Elgar, Schumann and Strauss, particularly his Viennese waltzes, right through to George and Ira Gershwin was a delight with classical trumpet player Warren Brewer showing a great empathy for swoon with the hit, Our Love Is Here to Stay, from the movie The Goldwyn Follies starring Gene Kelly,

There are 10 players in the group— Anna Moores and Cathie Roberts (violin), Andrew Paszowski (viola), Franziska O’Connor (cello), Nik Davey (bass), Janet Brewer (piano), Sue Hunkin (oboe), Christy Dykes (clarinet), Neil Heymink (bassoon) and Warren Brewer.

While they played as an ensemble, they also split up as duets, trios and quartets and particularly notable was the world premiere of Australian composer Noel Fidge’s Romance for Violin and Piano which he wrote last year.

All in all, it was a brilliant performance and worthy of a much larger venue and a bigger audience than the 70 or so who were lucky enough to be there.

With

Get ready for an electrifying start to this year’s Noosa Jazz Festival with a sizzling performance by the Noosa Chorale and the Australian Jazz Ensemble!

The Kings of Country Rock Tour will be performing live at The J Noosa on Friday 30 January 2026. (Supplied)

Solo stars to jazz up The J

By Jim Fagan

Noosa Chorale’s solo talent will be on show at the J on August 29 and 30 when the choir presents its I Got Rhythm concerts to sing the first notes of this year’s 10-day Noosa Jazz Festival.

Music director Kim Kirkman has invited choir members to audition to perform their favourite numbers. Twelve have been selected and the songs have been woven into the repertoire of jazz standards featuring The Australian Jazz Ensemble.

Soprano Lia Marelie, who joined the choir at the start of this year, is excited to have been selected to sing one of her favourite jazz numbers — Summertime.

Lia says Gershwin’s song touched her soul when she first heard it in the film “Porgy and Bess”. She is a special fan of Ella Fitzgerald’s rendition of the song which she says, “draws on the inherent melancholy in the film’s message about abject poverty.”

Bass singer Jonathan Anstock is well-known throughout Queensland for his tribute performances to the great Canadian singer Leonard Cohen. Jonathan will shine a new light on “The Girl from Ipanema.”

Like Jonathan, Belinda Griffiths is no stranger to singing solo, following a family tradition by singing with a jazz band. Her late father was a jazz clarinettist and her uncle played jazz guitar. She will present “Don’t Get Around Much Any More.”

Fellow soprano Jenny Jackson has chosen to sing “Personality” which was sung by Dorothy Lamour in the 1946 film “Road to Utopia.” Says Jenny, “it’s fun to sing, a little bit cheeky.”

When not singing a capella, they are accompanied on piano by Olena Kruta, a tenor in the choir. Olena has also introduced the group to singing her own arrangement of a Ukrainian jazz number from her homeland.

Towards the end of the concert, the group Ariabella will kick off with a jaunty little a capella number leading into their version of that old favourite, “Mr Sandman.” The group’s singers (choir members Pamela Turnbull, Fran Wilson, Debra Schneider, Susi Fox, Cal Webb, and newest addition to the group Debbie Boyles) have been singing together for the last year with a wide repertoire encompassing classical, folk, and popular music in English, German, French, Latin and, lately, Ukrainian.

The final solo number, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boys from Company B” channels the famous Andrews Sisters and the trio of Fran Wilson, Debra Schneider, and Debbie Boyles will swing to the fabulous beat of this great war-time number, accompanied in full throttle by the jazz ensemble.

Conductor Kim Kirkman, along with choir soprano Paige Allen, also auditioned with a playful

version of one of the classics of the 1940s jazz era. We’re not going to spoil the surprise by revealing the name of the song!!!

The whole show will culminate in an upbeat version of “Nice Work if You Can Get It,” with an intro crooned by four singers (Beryl Dwyer, Fran Wilson, Lorraine Bates, and John Davies).

The art of old Masters

By Jim Fagan

The art of Old Masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals is just one part of the celebrated content at the Rijksmuseum, the museum of the Netherlands.

There’s also medieval art, jewellery, musical instruments, Asian art even an FK23 Bantam plane from 1918 and on Saturday 23 August ArtsNationalNoosa members will hear Dr Sophie Oosterwijk give a one-hour introduction to the museum’s intensive collection

She will also talk on the history of the neo gothic building and its recent extensive 10-year renovation.

In her second hour long talk Dr Oosterwijk will discuss the history and mysteries of crypto portraits in European art.

“Throughout Western art we can discover concealed portraits,” she says. “These are visual games artists play with the beholder.”

She will focus on those in the Rijksmuseum.

Dr Oosterwijk has an MA in Medieval Studies (York) and a PhD in Art History (Leicester), as well as an MA and PhD in English Literature (Leiden).

She has taught at the universities of St Andrews, Leicester and Manchester, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, National Trust, V&A, U3A, WEA and other organisations. and organised many study days, tours and visits.

ArtsNationalNoosa - special event, double lecture. St Mary’s Church, 17 William Street, Tewantin, Saturday August 23, 2.30pm start. Visitors $30 includes afternoon tea. Bookings essential. Contact Jenny Reeve at membershipnoosaadfas@ gmail.com. Further details at artsnational. au/societies/noosa/

Dr Sophie Oosterwijk. (Supplied)

Johannes Vermer’s The Milkmaid.

Belinda Griffiths. Lia Marelie. (Supplied)

Rescue and rehab

Images of injured wildlife tug at the heart strings, but most people are unsure of what to do when confronted with a real-life situation.

With a lifelong love of animals, Bev Trevithick spent 20 years on her family’s Sydney acreage as a WIRES carer of numerous birds and possums while also carrying out her profession as a physiotherapist.

On moving to the Sunshine Coast in 2005, Bev continued in her profession until her retirement in 2018, when she began volunteering at the RSPCA Eumundi Wildlife Centre (EWLC) as a Wildlife Assistant. At the upcoming Friday Forum, Bev will present an overview of EWLC’s development from its inception to the present day. The session will cover the importance of wildlife rescue, fun-

damental rescue procedures, guidelines on when not to intervene, and provide insight into daily operations at the centre, including triage and release protocols.

Bev’s love of koalas led her to join Wildcare Australia’s Noosa/Sunshine Coast koala rescue group. At this forum, Bev will be joined by Katrina Koutsellis, a qualified animal ecologist who is also a dedicated member of this team. Koalas that are injured, displaced, or diseased are rescued through trapping or poling by the team, transported to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital for treatment, and subsequently released back into their natural habitat. Beyond fieldwork, Katrina has contributed to the Noosa and Gympie Koala Conservation Plans, the Noosa Koala Connect

Program and is focused on practical, field-based conservation outcomes for koalas and other endangered species. Bev and Katrina will discuss Wildcare Australia’s role in the rescue and release of wildlife, specifically koalas.

Join this engaging and educational session with Bev and Katrina at Friday Environment Forum on August 22nd at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville, starting at 10.30am with morning tea available from 10am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & 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: noosaparks.org.au

Plastic free

The Sunshine Coast Environment Council will be holding its World Environment Day (WED) Festival on Saturday 16 August at Marina Bar Noosa along the Tewantin riverfront from 12-3pm. This year, SCEC’s dedicated program aligns with the United Nations Environment Programme’s campaign of ‘Ending Plastic Pollution’ calling for meaningful action to address the pressing issue of plastic pollution and its harmful effects on the environment, human health, and the climate.

WEDFest 2025 will be opened by Noosa Councillor Amelia Lorentson with feature presentations from Simona Paganetto (I’m Plastic Free) Jennifer Sharpe (Plastic Free Noosa) and Alison Foley (Ten Little Pieces); music by Roanna Law and Jeremiah Montgomery; and documentaries on ‘Plastic Unwrapped’ and ‘Who is Polluting the Ocean’. Carin van Grunsven of Ploy Design will be offering upcycled products to inspire collective commitment for improved waste management and policies to sign a global treaty for tackling plastic pollution.

WEDFest is always a milestone in SCEC’s annual calendar. This year promises an engaging program of collaboration for a ‘Plastic Free Celebration’. A gold coin donation will be requested upon entry with tickets for raffle prizes. For further information, email info@scec.org.au or call 5441 5747.

World Environment Day (WED) Festival, aimed at ending plastic waste will be held on Saturday 16 August at Marina Bar Noosa.

A koala encounter with Bev Trevithick at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. (Supplied)

Katrina Koutsellis releasing a rescued koala. (Bev Trevithick)

How boycott split Australia

By Ian Jobling

Last week’s interview by Noosa Today editor Margie Maccoll with Sunshine Coast Olympian Benny Pike about his experiences at both the 1980 Moscow Olympics and the belated ‘welcome home’ of the athletes at the Australian Parliament recalls an issue which divided Australia greatly.

The Moscow Olympics are primarily remembered for a large-scale boycott led by the United States in protest of the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan. Approximately 65 nations joined the US boycott. In spite of the boycott, 81 countries did send athletes to compete.

Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, a grazier from the Western District of Victoria, was adamant that the Olympic athletes accept his government’s request to boycott those Olympics but neither expected nor requested ‘trade’ between Australia and the Soviet Union be curtailed.

The Australian government had contributed $700,000, including $200,000 for pre-Olympic competition. The remaining $500,000, however, was withheld because it was made clear no athletes were to receive funds to compete in Moscow.

The Australian Olympic Federation (AOF) used investment funds for the team and purchased a building with the half-million-dollar government grant.

erly. If I’d gone to the Moscow Games. I know I wouldn’t have swum as well as I wanted. I’d have retired straight after because I ‘d have disliked swimming”.

Four-time Olympian Raelene Boyle, now living on the Sunshine Coast, had been selected for the 200 and 400 metre track events, wrote about watching while in Australia the Opening Ceremony in Moscow on television: “I wept like a baby as the teams walked into the stadium. I remembered what it was like to walk behind the flag (or in my case in Montreal, carry it), and feel like you’re floating on air.”

Pre-Olympics, Raelene wrote: “One night at training the stress finally got to me. … The pressure is too much. Not only was the controversy on the front pages of the newspapers almost every morning but the issue had plunged the dagger into the heart of Australian athletics, dividing colleagues in the Australian public. I had even received death threats.”

home’ gathering on July 25 and appreciated greatly that many fellow Olympians appreciated that their efforts and achievements in Moscow had finally been acknowledged.

Even today, it is not widely known that further pressure was put on athletes to make decisions personally about the ‘boycott’, Letters from Prime Minister were sent to numerous Olympians offering them funds to compete in ‘alternative events.’ Tracey Wickham wrote: “I received $6,000 for not going to the Moscow Olympics.”

Raelene Boyle also received funds. She writes in her autobiography: “… the entire Moscow imbroglio ended up leaving a bitter taste in my mouth… For years afterwards … I felt [what] politicians and politics had done to me, my career and the sport I loved. Not even a cheque that arrived on Christmas Eve that year for $6,000 from the federal government .. for withdrawing in Moscow would change my mind”.

In March 2008, at a time when a boycott of the Beijing Olympic Games was being mooted, Malcolm Fraser for the first time acknowledged that the attempted boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics was wrong - it was “bad and divisive policy’.

A Gallup poll in mid-February showed 52% for and 4%c against a boycott; the AOF deferred an executive board meeting until 23 May. After much deliberation the vote was 5-5. The decision ‘to go’ to Moscow was cast by Lewis Luxton, Honorary IOC member on the AOF Board; he had the deciding vote, one day before the IOC’s deadline from nations throughout the world. [81 nations attended; 26 nations did not.] Benny Pike who ‘went to the Games’ has told how the media reported the anguish and dilemma of athletes, some selected for their first Olympic Games.

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

COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERT

Yandina Country Music will welcome guest artists Sandy Ann and Ian to the ACMA concert on Sunday 17 August. You’ll also enjoy popular country music and other upbeat, crowd-pleasing favourites from talented local artists backed by a great house band. See you at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, 11am start. Raffle and door prizes, byo lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry $10, members $8. Enquiries 0437 191004. We are a not-for-profit organisation and the proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the hall.

ORCHID SOCIETY

Noosa District Orchid & Foliage Society welcomes visitors and members to its Saturday meeting, 6 September, at 12pm for socialising and plant sales, with meeting from 1pm,Tinbeerwah Hall. Visitors can attend two meetings for free before joining. For more information visit noosaorchidsociety.com.au or phone Trevor Cook on 0419 431 008.

AIR NOOSA

Australian Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch monthly meeting of the Investment Discussion Group will be on Thursday 21 August at Uniting Church, Grasstree Crt, Sunrise Beach at 9.30am, celebrating our 25th anniversary. Guest Speaker will be Maurizio Scoglio of Sunrise Beach Retirement Village. Visitors $10pp incl morning tea (first 2 visits free of charge). For more airnoosasecretary@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/ AIRNoosa, phone 0478 479 049.

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 5 September at 10.30am. All members going to the Caloundra Auxiliary lunch, please pay Kay at this meeting. All members and visitors welcome. Phone Kay 5447 5042.

SUNDAY DANCE

Every Sunday, from 12.30pm at the Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. We start by teaching basic dance steps, then Waltz, old time, New Vogue, Ballroom Dances and a little Latin. We run to 5pm. Lots of fun and dancing, including a 20 min. tea/coffee break to socialise. (Only $10) Hope to see you there. Singles or couples welcome. Just rock up or phone Andrew 0429 829 328. For more info, please visit www.andrewsclassdance.com COMMUNITY GARDEN

New Members welcomed. We can offer memberships for fit & active individuals, who are eager to participate in our organic vegetable, herb and

In an interview in 1982 Queensland swimmer, Tracey Wickham revealed her emotional stress as a 17-year-old as the weeks went by; she told her mother, “I can’t go. I just can’t concentrate prop-

fruit garden activities on Friday mornings in Noosaville. Call 0416 054 650.

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

THURSDAY

GIRLS

The Thursday Girls is a registered Australian charity, run by a committee of volunteers. We are a group of women who are passionate about supporting children whose families are suffering financial hardship. Local schools apply to The Thursday Girls for grants for individual students. If the application is successful, The Thursday Girls will transfer funds directly to the school to provide the nominated student access to new opportunities and educational resources, such as a school camp or new sports or educational equipment. The committee arranges monthly fundraising lunches (and other events) at local restaurants. Join us and meet others or get your friends together. Contact: Linn 0418 103 008

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.

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 fourteen Learning for Life students. New members and guests are always welcome to come along for fun and

Track sprinter Denise Boyd (nee Robertson), now residing on the Sunshine Coast, left Australia six weeks prior to the Moscow Olympics to train and compete in Europe. She told Noosa Today that “Personally I did not have any friends or family who thought I should not compete in Moscow. The stress for me was the decision the AOF would make on the team’s participation at the Games.” She recalled feeling how difficult it would have been for other Olympians who were actually in Australia hearing and reading about issues almost daily.

Denise and swimmer Max Metzker both carried the flag - not that of Australia, but the Olympic flag in the Opening Ceremony.

Denise was in Canberra for the ‘welcome

friendship.

Mr Fraser said allies of the USA were not consulted and it became a matter of deciding whether to support America: “I never thought it was good policy because policy, to be successful, needs to be sustainable. … The impact on athletes was terrible …The individual choices that were made created divisions within sports and between sports. It’s not something I would want to see repeated.”

[Ian Jobling is Honorary Patron of the Queensland Centre of Olympic and Paralympic Studies attheUniversityofQueensland]

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For more information call Di on 0419 271 377.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Workshops (booking required):

• Escape to the ocean with Lizzie Connor: six week workshop starting Tuesday 19 August 2025, 9am to 12pm

• Pastel skills with Maxine Thompson: Saturday & Sunday, 6 and 7 September, 9am to 4pm

• Abstract landscape charcoal and cold wax with Kym Barrett: Saturday 13 September, 9am to 4pm

• Noosa Shire Arts & Crafts Association is a centre for creativity, learning & friendship. New members welcome. Visit our Gift Shop. Disabledfriendly access.

Tel: 07 5474 1211; Visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au

NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. Friday 17 July to Friday 22 August (6 weekly episodes): Alan Roberts – Nicholas and Alexandra.

A repeat of Alan’s series on the Last Czar. Full details available on U3A website u3anoosa.com.au/ or phone 5440 5500.

CHORALE SEEKS NEW SINGERS

Noosa Chorale is recruiting new singers to enjoy the fun and challenge of making fantastic music together, to develop their singing skills under the direction of talented conductor/maestro Kim Kirkman, and to perform on stage in three major concerts each year with instrumental accompaniment by exceptional musicians. No auditions are required, nor is the ability to read music although this is an advantage. Rehearsals are held each Monday from 7-9pm at The J Theatre. For more information, see “sing with us” at www. noosachorale.org.au or email noosachorale@ gmail.com

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA

Fabric donations always needed. Boomerang bags are sewn from recycled fabric with the aim of reducing single use plastic bags and minimising landfill from discarded textiles. Any unwanted fabric: doona covers, sheets, denim, curtains or upholstery fabric can be dropped off at Wallace House on a Monday or Wednesday morning. Phone Ned: 0411 784 911. Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/groups/boomerangbagsnoosa

SENIORS SOCIAL GROUP

We welcome singles and couples to join us for coffee and conversation in a warm, friendly atmosphere, with no joining fees, at the Boathouse on the Noosa River, Thursdays, 10am as well as Tuesdays at the Tewantin Marina Wine bar, 10

am. We also have other optional social activities including lunches, dinners, trivia, picnics, live music events etc. Please call Joan on 0419517869 for more information.

CAN LAUGH

We are a small group who meet once a month. We started some years ago as a Breast Cancer Support Group, but over the years we have people who came with other forms of cancer for support, so if you would like to come and have a chat with us we would love to say hello. We meet the first Friday of the month at the CWA Hall, Tewantin 10am to 12noon. Phone Val: 0422 997 781 or 0427 868 163.

GUILDED LILIES

The Guilded Lilies meet on the last Saturday of every month at the Masonic Hall, Moorindal St, Tewantin, 9am-3pm. Come along, meet new friends, learn new skills, enjoy the company of like minded people. All crafts welcome. Phone Angela 0408068148

SALVOS MATES SUPPORT

Phone us about our new men’s mental health support group. You may be interested as a bloke who would like a private chat about your wellbeing? Or you have a friend in need? We (SMS) are an all-male group, typically outdoor type retirees. If you are interested as a volunteer, we are particularly looking for men living in the regional towns such as Cooroy, Pomona, Eumundi. Phone Mike, Al, or Peter on 0423 317 375.

NOOSA

DAYBREAK ROTARY

If you’ve had a fulfilling career and are interested in ’Giving Back’ to the community, join us at Noosa Marina, Cafe VinCino. We meet every Thursday at 7:30am for about an hour or so, and breakfast. We are a group of around 24 people who live in and around Noosa. We raise funds and support organizations that assist people in our community. Our current major project, in partnership with the Salvation Army’s ‘First Response Team,’ is helping the homeless transition from sleeping in their cars to leading a normal life. Come and have a chat with us.

NATIONAL SENIORS

Tewantin Noosa National Seniors Group meetings are held at Tewantin Noosa RSL Club on third Thursday of the month. Doors open at 10am morning tea is offered before meeting starts at 10.30am with a variety of guest speakers each month. We offer outings, social gatherings, information sharing and friendship. New members and visitors are welcome. Please contact Jenny Clarke (secretary) on 0414 804 988 for more information.

The 1980 Moscow Olympic team on the steps of Parliament House is welcomed home 45 years after the event. (Courtesy Of Benny Pike)

Talking Sport

Ron Lane

Great month for junior sport

By Ron Lane

For the month of August this month should go down in our sporting Calander as one to be remembered. Two of our junior athletes, Sophie Innis a student of Shotokan Karate, and Lachlan Burnett, a paddler in the junior Outriggers, will be representing their country at international level ln their chosen sport.

For Sophie this comes as a result of her winning the gold medal in her division at the recent Australian Championships. Prior to this Sophie had, while representing Australia, also won the gold medal at the Oceania Karate Championships: achievements which have now seen her ranked 18th in world ratings.

On 11 August, Sophie left for China where she will compete in top international tournaments in both China and the Philippines.Under the guidance of Karate Noosa head sensei Bryan Dukas 6th Dan, “Her achievements are the result of consistent and hard work, never missing even a single training session.”

Karate Noosa will host their annual Karate Tournament on September 13, thus giving the students the opportunity to gain experience as well as building their self-confidence. Then, because of the success achieved by Bryan Dukas Sensei, at the 2023 World Shotokan Karate

Federation Championships, they will on the 25 September attend an international training seminar, as well as the World Championships in Tokyo. We wish Bryan Dukas and team all the very best at the Tokyo titles.

Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club has their first junior paddler to ever represent Australia: this will be in the U16 V1 Division, at the upcoming Word Marathon Championships in Rio Brazil in August. He is 15 yr old Lachlan Burnett. At 10 years of age when he joined the club, he got serious about competing in the single craft races-and just two years ago, he really got the bug.

Since then, he has been part of the Noosa Outrigger canoe program: a program that began nearly eight ago. This has continued to grow ever since: with a fun environment for junior to learn to paddle on the river, and to race at events in south Qld area and beyond. The World Championship journey began a year ago. This occurred when Coach Flea White mentioned to the juniors that were eligible in age to have a go at working towards qualifying.

Regarding this Lachlan said, ‘’I knew that if I worked hard, I could have a chance to represent Noosa and Australia in Brazil.’’ The qualifications were held in April on the Gold Coast and Lachlan qualified in the U16 Boys V1. Coach Flea said, “The training program is to build

Lachlan’s speeds, technique and endurance ability to its very best. He is new to elite training and at 15 years of age, the focus is much more than anything he has yet experienced in life.”

The competition will be fierce from Hawaii, New Zealand, USA to Tahiti and all the nations in- between. We have set challenging, but achievable training goals, and Lachlan is achieving them every week.” Lachlan agreed. The training schedule was tough at the start to balance between year 10 studies at Sunshine Beach High School and working part time. The early morning starts in winter are hard but, the Noosa sunrises are the best on the water. Our club have four people selected to go to Rio, so there has been group training sessions which make it fun.

Lachlan trains on the water four times a week, plus five gym sessions at Integrated Rehabilitation Centre in Tewantin. I can’t wait to get to Brazil and to represent Noosa and Australia: I am going to do my best and hope I make everyone proud.”

The cost involved to make it to Rio are completely self-funded. Only very minor support comes from the governing body of the sport. Coach Flea mentioned, “Lachlan comes from a single parent income household: the financial battle to get him to Rio is real. His mum Nico-

la is super resourceful and has set up a raffle with paddling prizes for the paddling community to enter into and also a Go Fund Me page for friends, family and any kind members of the community who wish to help with travel expenses.

With only four weeks to go, Lachlan is 75 per cent there: so, if you would like to support Lachlan don’t hesitate to do so. One of our communities who is doing us proud.

Rugby League.

Massive weekend for Pirates at Pirates Park when they celebrated Ladies Day on Saturday. Big thank you to all the ladies who help run the club, play for the club and volunteer for work around the grounds. This is why Pirates are going strong both on and off the club: and the growth of the girls game is indeed a massive plus. Most of our seniors had a successful weekend. Big win in the A grade beating Caboolture 26-4. This cemented their spot in the top 4. Next weekend a bye which will give them a chance to refresh their weary bodies as they head into the final series. Reserve grade also came out on top with a 28-6 win over Caboolture. Sitting 5th on the ladder they face big one up at Gympie on Sunday. Open Ladies went down to Caboolture 16-0 so a big effort will be required in Gympie for them to make the finals.

Sophie Innes in action. (Supplied)

Lachlan Burnett training on the Noosa River. (Supplied)

Noosa Outrigger’s Lachlan Burnett, his coach Flea White (left), and Rose Edyvean who is competing in the over 75 years category in Brazil 2025. Both Lachie and Rose are flagbearers as they are the bookends age-wise in the Australian team. (Supplied)

Women set for showdown

By Alasdair Scott

Football Queensland’s 2024–2026 Women & Girls Strategy is clear: women and girls are the future of the game.

With a bold target of achieving 50/50 gender parity across participants, referees, committees, and club officials by 2027, the state body is determined to create a lasting legacy. The vision is simple but powerful — to make football the game of choice, for all, for life.

Noosa Lions Football Club has embraced this mission wholeheartedly and appointed Grant de Chastel as Head Coach of the Women and Under 23 girls’ teams at the end of last season. Former Noosa player and coach of junior boys teams, the bulk of whom are now playing Senior football for the club, De Chastel is passionate about his role

as a coach and mentor.

De Chastel’s approach is grounded in the belief that developing great coaches is the fastest way to grow the women’s game.

“Produce 10 good coaches and we can improve the technical level of 150 players — and that’s achievable at Noosa,” he says.

True to his word, he mentors first-team player Sunny Law as his Assistant Coach and supports eight senior women who coach junior girls’ teams. He helps them with session design, training delivery, and match management, building a network of skilled, confident female coaches.

His holistic approach to his own coaching with a laudable focus on an individual’s development rather than just football skills aligns with Football Queensland’s vision and is a great draw card for female players of all ages and abilities to

come and play for Noosa Lions.

“A target for next year is to have three Senior Women’s teams and as a club we need to establish coaching programs with an emphasis on technical skills for our ten to thirteen year old girls, so they can in time progress seamlessly into Senior football.”

This season, De Chastel has been impressed by the exceptional attitude of his senior squad, many of whom are aged as young as 15-18yrs old and started the season with a range of players from different footballing backgrounds. He is justly proud of his Under 23 team who have come up against far more senior and experienced teams.

Match videos, technical support, and a focus on decision-making have been key tools in their development.

Noosa sailor shines at world championships

Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club’s young sailing talent, Leon-Wei Petit, has achieved an impressive result at the 2025 Open Skiff World Championship in Osaka Bay, Japan, placing 22nd out of 61 competitors in the U17 division and 16th out of 43 boys.

This was Leon-Wei’s first-ever World Championship regatta, a remarkable milestone just two years after he first began sailing. Selected to represent Australia, he competed against some of the best young sailors in the world.

Throughout the week-long regatta, LeonWei focused on steady improvement and consistency in each race, gaining invaluable experience in boat handling, tactical decisionmaking, mental focus, and adapting to shifting weather conditions.

The championship delivered a true test of skill, with early races in heavy 20-knot winds and later rounds in lighter 7-knot breezes. The choppy open-ocean bay and strong currents added another layer of challenge, providing Leon-Wei with a wide range of racing conditions to master.

Leon-Wei credits much of his preparation and performance to the dedicated support of his team:

• Coach Scott Sinclair of Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club, whose pre-event coaching program and daily remote guidance ensured LeonWei was ready for world-class competition.

• His father, Jerome Petit, who provided detailed race debriefs and goal-setting after each day of racing, helping him fine-tune his performance.

“This event has been a huge step forward in my sailing journey,” Leon-Wei said.

“Competing at this level has shown me what’s possible, and I’m more motivated than ever to prepare for the 2026 World Championship and see how far I can take my performance.”

Off the field, de Chastel has worked with Matt Upton at IRC to support the growth of a female specific strength program and injury management processes, with plans to expand next season. The results are already evident in the team’s performance and resilience.

The Noosa Women’s team will be playing Finals football again this year, with their final league game next Wednesday away at Kawana, the team will finish third on the ladder.

In the first round of Finals on Friday 15 August, Beerwah will be their opponents – so get along and cheer on the team.

For de Chastel, there’s no distinction between coaching boys and girls. His work is laying the foundations for lasting success in women’s football at Noosa Lions — and for the game’s future across Queensland.

Inclusion boys get the job done

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Sam Willoughby was everywhere for Noosa whilst Will Mckenzie and Big Jono Freeman caused the opposition many head aches with four goals apiece. Tallis Buntain and Frank Free battled hard in defence whilst Charlie Bowes and Nathan Horburys return were really uplifting.

It’s the powerhouse Gold Coast club Palm Beach this weekend in the Goldy for our Senior men who will all be looking for a victory.

Our Senior Women had a magnificent hard fought two point victory over the third placed Sherwood to move one game clear into the four with one game to play.

Amanda Tessari was again a massive influence in the victory collecting posssessions at will whilst youngsters Maya Bovalino and Ayla Airdrie were just awesome in what was a very physical Senior Womens game of football.

Skipper Kellie Barker and Indi Maddin were again great players in what was a superb result.

The Senior Women have a bye this weekend before hitting ladder leaders Sandgate in the final round at home to grab an all important finals berth.

The ‘old boys’ hit Rococos oval this Friday night for their final game of season 2025. Legendary coach Wayne Fletcher will be hoping to clinch the series over good mate Damien Walsh with Fletchs’ boys up 2-1 at present.

Game starts at 6.30pm with bar and canteen open.

Junior finals this weekend so good luck to all Noosa Tigers teams who are participating.

Gary Ablett Jnr luncheon and mega auction day sold out.

Go Tigers

success in the sport.

The Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club congratulated Leon-Wei on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to supporting his continued growth and

Leo-Wei Petit racing.

Australian team. (Supplied)

Best on Ground Wade Sargent. (Supplied)

Dolphin seniors make finals

By Jon Lewis

The Ray White Noosa Dolphins have secured top of the table Minor Premiership honours with an astonishing 53-21 victory over ladder leaders University Barbarians at Sippy Downs last weekend.

The match started as an evenly matched race until the 14th minute when Dolphins George Loose scored the first of eight Noosa tries. From that point, the Dolphins were clinical in all aspects the match, dominating the scrum and lineouts.

“We have been steadily improving over the second part of the season having beaten the top two sides now in the past three matches, but we could not have envisioned a scoreline like that,“ said assistant coach Mark Winder. “University, just like Caloundra who we put a similar scoreline on in our last encounter, are very good football sides and both will bounce back in the final’s series. We are not in any way complacent.“

The close to full strength Dolphin side showed a determined hard edge to their game with stiff defence and hard running led by flanker Drew Narby-Nimeti, Sonny Uaua, Albie Polu and captain Levi Shaw in his 50th appearance for the Dolphins. Orchestrating the affair was again Joey Caputo, named KB’s man of the match at number 10. Caputo put in an exceptional kicking game continually forcing the University side onto the back foot. “Joey was very good again today as was Ben Condon at half back. They were good though because of the outstanding forwards display, who to a man left nothing on the field,“ said Winder.

The Ray White Dolphins went into the match having to defeat the Barbarians and restrict any bonus points to take the minor premiership. By half time, at 27-0, most observers quietly felt the team had achieved their goal, however in the back of their minds was last years grand final in which the Dolphins held a 29-0 half time lead only to secure just a three point victory following the University second half comeback. The victory has now secured a home Major Semi Final this Saturday where they again meet the University rivals in a repeat of last season. The winner of that match progresses directly to and hosts the Grand Final.

The Dolphins Reserve Grade secured second place despite their loss to University in their 23-13 match. Like the A Grade side, they now take on University in Saturdays Major Semi Final. Reon Fortington again was dominant in his KB’s man of the match performance supported by Joe Mort and Max Summerfield taking the two and one points respectively.

The Dolphins Friday Night team stood up again with a victory over Caboolture 59-27. The win has secured the Dolphins Friday team fourth place on the ladder and are semi final bound. Louis Griffen was once again best on ground taking out the KB’s Man of the Match

award. The team face Nambour at Nambour on Friday night ion the knockout semi.

With the senior women having a bye, they now head into the finals series in third place and face a sudden death semifinal against Brothers at Maroochydore on Sunday.

“As a club we are very proud to have all senior teams into the final’s series,“ said President Chris Burton. “Like all clubs, they have worked hard this year and deserve the opportunity that now presents. With great weather predicted for Saturday, we hope to see a big Noosa crowd in attendance at Sunshine Beach to help get our A and Reserve grade directly through to the grand

Juniors play with heart

U14s Noosa Dolphins vs Caloundra

In what looked like a David vs Goliath clash, the bottom-of-the-table Dolphins took on ladder leaders Caloundra on their home turf: but this was no walkover.

Despite a depleted squad due to injury and illness, the Dolphins played with heart, grit, and a nothing-to-lose attitude that rattled the competition favourites. Henry crossed for two tries, and the teams were locked at one try apiece at halftime. This was a massive turnaround from their last meeting, when Caloundra ran riot and the mercy rule was applied.

The second half saw a few costly errors from the Dolphins in their all-or-nothing approach, allowing Caloundra to edge ahead for the win. Still, it was a powerful and proud performance from the underdogs.

Domino’s Player of the Match went to Eli P for an outstanding debut in the forwards, with special mentions to Henry for his try-scoring double and Victor for his strength and sharp rugby IQ.

U13s Noosa Dolphins vs Caloundra

It’s been a tough season for the Dolphins U13s side, with plenty of injury and illness impacting a side full of talent and grit. Round 12 was no different, with Caloundra dominating in the wet and windy conditions. The Dolphins showed some excellent field play, but on what was the last match of their season, came away with a disappointing result. Training has not ended for the

season though, with constant improvement and a love of rugby always on the agenda for the Noosa Dolphins. Dominos Players of the Match went to Noah and Marcus.

U8s Noosa Dolphins vs Grammar

The U8 Dolphins boys played their hearts out in Round 12 against Grammar, battling against torrential rain and muddy conditions. Gus made two amazing textbook tackles around the legs. Owen displayed bursts of pace throughout the game and led line-out throws in trying conditions. Alfie ensured momentum up the guts with strong, powerful running. Hemi—what a fend—knocking the opposition out of the way as he weaved his way towards the try line. Hudson was quick off the mark with his tackles, keeping Grammar from breaking the advantage line, and feeding the ball to the team with precision. Jaxon made a couple of impressive runs up the middle, taking the tack-

final. A win on Saturday would secure a home grand final at the end of the month.“

Dolphins Matches this Weekend – Please note starting time changes:

Friday Night 8pm

• Noosa v Nambour at Nambour

Saturday at Sunshine Beach ($5 entry fee)

• 1.30pm Reserve Grade Noosa v University

• 3.30pm A Grade Noosa v University

Sunday at Maroochydore

• 11.30am Senior Women Noosa v Brothers

For all the up today information including team announcements, please go to Dolphins Facebook and Instagram pages.

le and releasing the ball cleanly back to the team. Domino’s Player of the Match went to Buster for making solid line breaks throughout the game: so good to have you back in full force, Buster!

U6s Noosa Dolphins vs Grammar

The Noosa Dolphins

12. Plenty of tries were scored, and there were some tough tags in the slippery conditions. The skills and teamwork have really progressed throughout the season, with more passing, a better understanding of how to place the

Captain Levi Shaw in his 50th match. (Alfie Hill Photography)

Drew Narby-Nimeti was again dominant. (Alfie Hill Photography)

U6s played some tricky wet-weather rugby against Grammar in Round

ball, and improved onside discipline each week. The team had fun and really gelled.

Dolphins U14s Victor charging down the centre. (Supplied)

Dolphins U13s Marcus ready to offload. (Supplied)

Phil Jarratt - philjarratt.com

Barrels at end of the road

There were some incredible and highly consequential moments last weekend over the opening two days of the Tahiti Pro, the final event of the WSL regular tour ahead of the finals series at Cloudbreak, Fiji at the end of the month.

Nearing the end of a huge and perfect run of swell, the break they call The End Of The Road because it is, sometimes in more ways than one, turned it on for the men on day one and again, slightly scaled down, for the women on day two. With its jungle-covered volcanic peaks looming behind the bay, it is unquestionably the prettiest surf break in the world, but not for me in this lifetime.

As I write the men are at the round of 16 and won’t resume before deadline, but following the eliminations we have an intriguing situation developing for the composition of the final five, especially if you’re an Aussie supporter. Four of the current top five are still in the event, but the inevitable overtaking of current number four Kanoa Igarashi, who isn’t means that numbers six and seven, California’s Griffin Colapinto and our Jack Robinson, two of the best performers in the opening round, are vying for one spot. The complicating factor here is that if our Ethan Ewing falters, an Aussie might be replacing an Aussie. Still with me? The women’s draw is a lot simpler, if disappointing for our Tyler Wright, who was an outside chance to make the five, and even more so for Bella Nichols, who was in it for most of a stella season until knocked out at Chopes. The women’s heats produced some stellar performances from all of the frontrunners, but no one more so than Molly Picklum who wears the yellow jersey into Fiji and is now just two heats away from her first world title, and Australia’s first since 2022. Go Pickles!

Farewell to mates

Being officially old means you get invited to more farewells than weddings, but it’s been a particularly bad and sad run of departures lately, and last week I lost two mates you may have heard of.

David Dale was never a surfer but he loved hiking the coast trails and early swims in Sydney Harbour’s rock pools, almost as much as he loved long lunches. And apart from an annoying habit of sampling food off your plate without asking, he was the best and most entertaining luncheon companion I ever had. We were cadet journos together at the Sydney Morning Herald from 1970, him out of uni, me out of the copy boy room, but more than a decade later our friendship blossomed when I worked under his editorship at The Bulletin.

There were a lot of lunches and Dale was always getting us or himself into trouble. It was deadline day and we were at Lucio’s in Paddington when our publisher rang for Dale just after 4pm to demand that the editorial team return to the office immediately. “We’ve just ordered desserts but we’ll be along after that, ta ta,” we heard Dale say before handing the phone back to Lucio.

That didn’t get him sacked but publishing

the special issues “Australia’s 100 Most Appalling People” and its sequel, “The Great Australian Balance Sheet”, for which I wrote many of the brief and unflattering descriptions of Bulletin owner Kerry Packer’s best mates, certainly did. But before he departed for greater conquests, Dale and I were hiking in the Blue Mountains one weekend, en route to the fabulous Cleopatra restaurant and guesthouse in Blackheath for dinner and a bed, when he asked, “Do you know a good hand who might be interested in becoming The Bulletin’s Queensland correspondent?” “I might, but would the correspondent have to live in Brisbane?” “Maybe not, where would you want to live?” Dale and I toasted my new and ongoing Noosa chapter with very good bubbly that night.

Vale David, and condolences to Susan and Millie.

Film director and producer Bill Leimbach is probably best known for the award-winning feature Beneath Hill 60, a beautifully realised depiction of World War I tunnellers, but he covered so much ground and moved so many people with his documentaries on indigenous cultures over a half century career, too many to recount here. We became friends soon after the start, when he made Balinese Surfer, the first surf film to focus on our sport’s cultural impact. Later, making Gulpilil Goes To Hollywood, he brought his friend David Gulpilil around to our house and my kids have never forgotten the tricks and games that sweet man played with them.

Billy was a big affable yank with a huge heart who loved his work and his family. In later years nothing gave him greater pleasure and pride than to be called “the dad of Lime Cordiale”, the hugely successful band of his sons Ollie and Louie.

A life well lived, old mate.

FOOTNOTE: In this column a few weeks back I wrote about Noosa Council passing a motion to request a trial removal of shark nets during whale migration season, wondering why Cr Amelia Lorentson, a surfer who has pushed more than anyone for a review of our netting since election in 2020, voted against it. This is the salient part of a longer response from Cr Lorentson: “My decision was never about opposing non-lethal shark mitigation; I have been a strong advocate for it for years. It was about process, consultation, and respect for community voices.”

Joao Chinch on an opening day bomb. (WSL)

Crosby Colapinto perfectly slotted. (WSL)

Pickles on the foam ball, day two. (WSL

David (right) with broadcaster John Laws and Lucio Galletto at the launch of their book Coastline in 2017. (Supplied)

PROPERTY

IRREPLACEABLE WATERFRONT MASTERPIECE

ALWAYS A GOOD TIME FOR NOOSA

PROPERTY MATTERS

ERLE LEVEY

THE quality of the properties in Noosa continues to amaze.

A look back through the years reminds of the way the homes in Noosa have improved in design, construction and value.

Stand in the main street of any one of our communities along the coastline or in the hinterland and appreciate what is around ... and all in one of the most agreeable climates and environments.

The variety of properties available at the moment show it is always a good time to be a part of the Noosa lifestyle.

LAKE-SIDE STYLE ON SHOW

There is nothing quite like it in Noosa Springs - a showpiece in a location that will surprise.

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car residence with pool at 752/61 Noosa Springs Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 23 August, at 1pm.

Erica Newton of Tom Offermann Real Estate launched the totally renovated property with a twilight Friday open house that attracted some genuine quality buyers.

That has been followed up with equally impressive inspections of a Saturday and midweek.

With strong Mediterranean inspiration and flourishes of sculptured modernist flair, Kristy Giumelli of Gmelli Design has redefined this residence, set in an elevated position on the edge of Lake Weyba.

“It sets a new standard for quality,’’ Erica said. “The designer doesn’t cut corners ... she has an eye for things and executes perfectly.

“You could be anywhere in the worldprivate, peaceful, designed to perfection.

“It would suit a number of different requirements … families, golfers, professional people.

“From this secure golf course environment you are within minutes of beaches, restaurants

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car residence with pool at 752/61 Noosa Springs Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 23 August, at 1pm. (492150)

and shopping.’’

A gated entry reveals a courtyard and water feature reminiscent of the Greek islands.

Once inside, the position of the multi-level home reveals a totally different outlook to what is expected … more than a peek-a-boo view through trees of the lake yet in complete privacy.

With multiple living spaces, there is extensive tactile milky-white micro-cement, similarly natural textured raw elements, reclaimed timber beams and media room hidden behind 100-year-old wooden doors.

The well-designed custom kitchen is framed by custom louvred doors and natural textures including Tasmanian oak cabinetry, pendantadorned island breakfast plus separate coffee bar.

The splashback features handcrafted mosaic tiles and the latest appliances such as an Ilve oven and six-hob gas cooktop.

Multiple living spaces on the ground floor include a dedicated dining room. There’s a two-way eco fireplace and striking pendants in hand-woven fibres of coconut shell, palms and leaves.

Wherever you look there are wonderful

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car residence with pool at 752/61 Noosa Springs Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 23 August, at 1pm. (492150)

furniture choices.

Outdoors is a barbecue and bar fridge, with the the terrace providing those views across the swimming pool to the lake, with Mt Coolum in the distance.

Upstairs are two premier bedroom suites with terrace access and lake views. Both have stylish walk-in robes and spa-inspired ensuites with limestone/pebble flooring, stone and rough marble-topped cabinetry - the larger ensuite having a bath tub.

Downstairs are two bedrooms with custom desks and robes. The central ensuite has a bathtub and features that are similar to upstairs. The bonus is a sauna with adjacent powder-style room.

PENTHOUSE BY THE SEA

Steven Field of Richardson and Wrench Noosa has been out and about with a hinterland property sold and another at Tewantin under offer.

On Friday, 22 August, at 11am he is taking a two-bedroom penthouse apartment at Sunshine Beach to auction.

Apartment 9 Vista Pacific at 14 Bryan St comes with study, two bathrooms and two-car basement parking, along with unobstructed

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car residence with pool at 752/61 Noosa Springs Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 23 August, at 1pm. (492150)

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car residence with pool at 752/61 Noosa Springs Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 23 August, at 1pm. (492150)

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car residence with pool at 752/61 Noosa Springs Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 23 August, at 1pm. (492150)

ocean, beach, and headland views.

“The open homes have been really busy, Steven said, “with a mix of interstate and local interests.

“They like the separate home office and the fact it is near the beach, the village and surf club.

“You can see the flags on the beach, the sand as well as the white water and north to Lions Head.

“It is appealing to downsizers, those looking for a holiday home or for short-term stays.

“The lift access from the secure basement car-parking to the door is also a benefit.’’

There are nine apartments on each of the three levels of Vista Pacific.

The main bedroom suite comes complete with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, with floor-toceiling windows framing the blue of the ocean and sky.

Steven’s recent sales include a threebedroom, one-bathroom, two-car house at 1 Gem St, Cooroy - a post-war Queenslander that attracted multiple offers and sold to a local buyer at $775,000.

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car residence with pool at 752/61 Noosa Springs Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 23 August, at 1pm. (492150)

Under offer with Richardson & Wrench colleague Frank Milat, is 5 Lake St, Tewantin, a free-standing original riverside house opposite Noosa Marina on 706sq m with medium-density zoning.

OCEAN-FRONT

LIVING

In a rare offering, Adam Watts and Michelle van der Splinter of Watts Property Group are taking a house-sized oceanfront penthouse at Sunshine Beach to auction on Saturday, 23 August,

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom, fourcar duplex with in-ground pool at 2/31 The Esplanade goes to the market at 10am.

At 344sq m, the apartment comes with private lift access and secure four-car parking.

All on one level, the penthouse offers full ocean views and interiors filled with natural light, accentuating the seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.

A designer kitchen comes with ocean views while the grounds include in-ground pool, manicured gardens, and covered alfresco areas.

“This is one of the best properties of its kind in Sunshine at the moment,’’ Adam said. “Stand on the verandah and across the road you can see the waves breaking onto the sand.

“On the top floor ... the views cannot be built out. There is access from Stevens St as well as The Esplanade.’’

The first open houses have attracted serious interest - those looking to downsize and improve position, notably from large residences in the immediate area as well as other parts of Noosa.

Featured are three spacious bedrooms and two elegant bathrooms. The primary suite comes complete with ocean views, a walk-in robe, spa bath, and dual vanity basins.

Two additional queen-sized bedrooms open onto private outdoor areas, surrounded by lush greenery.

Beach access 29 has you on the sand in minutes while the village and surf club are a five-minute stroll.

RELAXED ... AND LOVING IT

An auction program for a four-bedroom, threebathroom, two-car house at 6 Maher Tce, Sunshine Beach, is off to a good start with strong interest in the first week.

Rebekah Offermann of Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking the property to the market at 11am on Saturday, 23 August.

“Properties are very tightly held in that area and bracket,’’ Rebekah said, “so we already have some good interest.’’

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac among

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car penthouse apartment 9 Vista Pacific, 14 Bryan St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Friday, 22 August, at 11am. (492150)

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car penthouse apartment 9 Vista Pacific, 14

Bryan St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Friday, 22 August, at 11am. (492150)

leafy natural surrounds, mature grass trees, dieffenbachias, palms and pandanus, a statement entry timber door opens to a highceilinged beach house designed to maximise the sea views. In doing so it captures cool salty breezes and blurs the line between indoors and outdoors.

Multiple tiled living spaces run the length of the residence and feature banks of louvres, panes and walls of disappearing doors at either end.

There are approved architect-designed plans for a rooftop terrace to take the outlook to the next level.

The galley-style kitchen black granite-topped cabinetry including island breakfast bar takes advantage of the sea view.

Upstairs, the premier bedroom suite has a sizeable walk-in robe, ensuite with charcoal wall tiles, and black granite-topped cabinetry. It also has access to the main terrace.

Another bedroom has a robe while a bathroom is nearby.

Downstairs is a wet bar central to the living

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car penthouse apartment 9 Vista Pacific, 14

Bryan St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Friday, 22 August, at 11am. (492150)

spaces with its funky custom wall of mirrorbacked glass cabinetry.

Thanks to disappearing doors, living spaces open into the great outdoors to a tiled terrace, lawn, tropical greenery, timber deck and a wood-fired pizza oven.

There are two bedrooms with robes plus bathroom. Meanwhile there’s a serious office with custom timber-topped desk and garden view, plus internal double doors as well as sliders to the terrace.

FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS

FRIDAY, 22 August

Doonan

• 163 Tallgum Ave: 3+bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, on 1.68ha, 12pm, Kess Prior 0404 344 399 Ruth Venning 0410 243 487 Hinternoosa

Sunshine Beach

• 9 Vista Pacific, 14 Bryan St: 2bed, 2bath, 2car penthouse apartment, 11am, Steven Field 0447 915 953 Richardson and Wrench Noosa

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car penthouse apartment 9 Vista Pacific, 14 Bryan St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Friday, 22 August, at 11am. (492150)

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, four-car duplex at 2/31 The Esplanade, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 23 August, at 10am. (493351)

SATURDAY, 23 August

Noosa Heads

• 752/61 Noosa Springs Dve: 4bed, 3bath, 2car residence, pool, 1pm, Erica Newton 0410 603 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate

Sunshine Beach

• 2/31 The Esplanade: 3bed, 2bath, 4car duplex, 10am, Adam Watts 0410 512 364 Michelle van der Splinter 0413 582 670 Watts Property Group

• 6 Maher Tce: 4bed, 3bath, 2car house, 11am, Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 Tom Offermann Real Estate

• 2/18 Bryan St: 3bed, 3bath, 1car apartment, 12pm, Adam Offermann 0475 804 467 Tom Offermann Real Estate

• 23 Ross Cres: 4bed, 3bath, 3car house, pool, 2pm, Mike Hay 0417 624 059 David Conolly 0438 259 956 Century 21 Noosa

THURSDAY, 28 August

Noosa Heads

• 12/49 Hastings St: 1bed, 1bath, 1car beachfront apartment, 11am, Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 Tom Offermann Real Estate.

6M AHE RT ERRACE , SUNSHIN EB EACH

Baskinthenotionofblue-skybeachydays,balmy nightstingedwithvitaminsea, year-roundsummer tranquility,andmereminutestosqueakywhite sand andsurfbreaks.Thisis astellar ray onSunshine.The sparklingpremiumquality,high-ceilingedbeachhouse wasdesigned to maximiseCoralSeaviewsbyblurring thelinebetweenindoorsandoutdoors,whatever theaspect.Encapsulatingtheessenceoflovinglife

aremultiplelivingspaces,whichrunthelengthofthe residence. FromtheNEterraceenjoy picture-perfect turquoisewaterandwhite-tipped waves,whilerightout front,inseasonarepodsofwhalesheadingnorthand oftenparagliderscatchingthewind. Whicheverwayyouturn,whatevertheseason,and whoneeds areason,isthis residence nirvanafor entertaining?

Auction

Saturday 23August 11am

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Saturday 10.00-10.30

Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

2/18 BR YA NS TREET , SUNSHINEBEACH

This exceptional Mediterranean-inspiredresidence, spread overfourlevels,showcasesunique sophisticationandduallivingzones,offeringan enviablelifestylewithpanoramicnortheasterlyvistas ofthe CoralSea,surfandwhitesandsofpristine SunshineBeach,LionsHeadland,theNoosaNational Parkandallthe way downtoMooloolaba.As youenter themainlivingarea,curvesandsculptedforms evoke

exotic resortopulencecomplementedbyterracotta tile flooring,a fireplace,andanopenplandesignthat flowsstraightoutontothesun-drenched terrace.Head upstairstothe exclusiverooftop terracewhereyoucan take in sweepingoceanviewsfromnorth to southand watchthe wavesrollinwhilerelaxingwithfamilyand friends.

Auction

Saturday 23August 12pm

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Saturday 11.30-12.00&

Wednesday12.00-12.30

Agent AdamOffermann 0475804467 adam@offermann.com.au

NOOSASPR I NGSDR I VE , NOOSAHEAD S

Boasting asenseofgrandeur,whispers of cool Mediterraneaninspiration, flourishesofsculptured modernist flair,and etchedwiththeunimpeachable credentialsofGmelliDesign,thisISluxury redefinedin NoosaHead’smostexclusivegatedestate,ontheedge ofLakeWeybaandviews toMtCoolum. Bebesottedbymultiplelivingspaces, extensivetactile milky-whitemicro-cement,similarlynatural textured

rawelements,reclaimedtimberbeamsandmedia roomhiddenbehind100-year-old woodendoors. Thanksto disappearingbanksofglass,naturallight invitesitselfindoorsto shadow danceovertheendless oak floors.Meanwhileeffortlesselegancemorphs alfrescotocoalescewiththe terrace.Custom‘floating’ sunloungesandelevatedgardensaccentthelengthy iridescentpool.

Auction Saturday 23August 1pm

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Saturday &Wednesday 12.00-12.30 Agent EricaNewton 0410603519 erica@offermann.com.au

12/49 HASTINGS ST REET , NOOSAHEADS

Imagineseasideglamourisallabout apeerless incomparablepositiona fewfootsteps to thewhite sandpearlescenceofNoosa MainBeach,sparkling shallowsofLagunaBay,and a5-staraddress -the epicentreofsophisticatedHastingsStreet. Tallslidersseeminglydisappearmorphingintothe undercoverterraceand180°northerlyaspect from NoosaNorthShoreand ColouredSandstoLittleCove

andFirstPoint. Perfectforenjoyingbreakfast aftera swimintheoceanor awalkinthenationalpark. Watch nature’s ever-changingvisual tableauxunfoldfromthe spaorsunlounges,alternativelyenjoysundownersora romanticdinneralfrescoaccompanied by thesoundof wavesbreakingontheforeshore. Beingoneofonly240apartmentsonthebeachfront, therarityfactorisundeniable.

Auction

Thursday 28August 11am

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Saturday 12.00-12.30& Wednesday11.00-11.30

Agent

RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

2L ANDRAI LS TREET , PEREGIANBEACH

Breatheinthefreshseaairand take in sweepingocean viewsfrom‘TheSun TowerHouse’,perfectlypositioned almost directlyoppositebeachaccess to thesand andsurfof PeregianBeach.Thisclassicbeachhouse showcasestimeless finishes,a swimmingpool, atranquil mainsuite,and atop floortowerwith180degreesea views,alllocatedinoneoftheSunshineCoast’smost premieraddresses.As youapproachthehomepast

manicuredgardens,thesoundoftheocean’s waves accompanyyourevery step.Headinside to thelightfilledmainlivingareawhereglasswindowsonthree sides captureseabreezesandviewsofthepool,while thecathedral ceilingwithexposedbeams complements thecoastalaesthetic.

Auction Saturday30August 1pm

View Saturday10.00-11.00

Agent AdamOffermann 0475804467 adam@offermann.com.au

Agent TracyRussell 0413319879 tracy@offermann.com.au

369 - 387 CO ORO YM OUNTAINROAD , CO ORO YM OUNTAIN

Experiencethegrandeurof amagnificentestate with lushgreeneryandframed by breathtakingviewsof MtCooroy.Hiddenbehindtoweringstone walls, Four MountainEstate offersluxury,privacy,andbeauty Perchedon atranquilknoll,capturing360°views overrollingpastures,SixMileCreek,andmanicured grounds.Designed to impress,thehomefeatures expansivelight-filledlivingareas, Frenchoak floors,a

stone fireplace,andseamlessindoor-outdoor flowto anItalian-tiled terraceandsparklingpool.Themaster suiteisaprivatesanctuarywithpanoramicviews,a luxe ensuite,and walk-in robe.Idealforentertaining or relaxing,thisestate blendsmodernelegance witha stunningruralbackdrop—just19minutesfromNoosa.

Price $6.7M

View Saturday11.00-11.45

Agent CameronUrquhart 0411757570

cameron@offemrann.com.au

Agent JulieBengtsson 0418980247

julie@offermann.com.au

HOME FOCUS

REDEFINING ZENITH ON NOOSA WATERS

THERE are many things in life that evo ke immediate pure joy, envy, and a realm of design inspirations as modern as tomorrow.

Visualise an exclusive sparkling sapphire blue waterway, a prestigious peninsular cul de sac location morphing across a whopping 1083m2 block, a 41-metre waterfrontage, gun barrel north-facing views of wide canals, and a sprawling laid-back residence with faint whispers of Palm Springs.

Potentially everything your heart desires … and more, is here.

As the gate into the private driveway slides away, admire the mature foxtail palms, poinciana, cycads, hedge, frangipani and white façade with forged iron gates. Step inside. Custom timber front doors open into a pared back lofty foyer. Eyes are transfixed to the clever design which fans out to the waterfront, similarly from the lounge and beyond to living spaces of varying scale and mood, such as the wood-burning fireplace for a cosy winter’s night, also unnumerable banks of static and slideaway panes.

Naturally, the northerly light blurs the lines to outdoors by inviting itself in to shadow-play across the white-bright flooring.

The expansive undercover terraces unabashedly extol the virtues of privacy, the good life, and entertaining to the max. They stretch and zig zag almost the width of the double-width block, and face due north, considered the holy grail of aspects, thus ensuring the residence and grounds are drenched in idyllic sub-tropical sunshine yearround.

Akin to taking a seat in a beautiful theatre as the late afternoon sun paints the sky pink, purple and orange, look right to the shimmering aquamarine pool, ahead to the long jetty, and in between manicured lawn to the revetment wall - all framed with lush shrubs and statuesque palms.

Look ahead to the broad waterways where paddleboarding and canoeing are de rigueur or jump in the boat and spend the day fishing in the upper reaches of the Noosa River near the Everglades. The world really is your oyster.

Those with a penchant for creating culinary delights will feel at home in the sizeable kitchen with granite-topped cabinetry including semiisland breakfast bar, also featuring a glass splashback, pantry and premium appliances such as gas 5-hob cooktop.

When it comes to sweet dreams there are four bedrooms. In the east wing, the premier suite retreat has a calm considered ambience, plus direct access to the north-facing undercover terrace and pool, also a walk-in robe and ensuite with white stone-topped two-basin cabinetry.

Two bedrooms also on the entry level have built-in robes and a share bathroom with a bathtub. There’s also a powder room, laundry and dedicated study space nearby. A bedroom on the upper level has a built-in robe, ensuite

HOME ESSENTIALS

and undercover terrace to enjoy a morning cuppa.

“The location is second-to-none and the residence on The Peninsula is undoubtedly in a blue-ribbon location,” comment Tom Offermann Real Estate marketing agent Rebekah Offermann and principal Tom Offermann.

“Noosa Waters is known nationally as one of Australia’s premier residential precincts because of its high calibre properties, awardwinning designs, deep-water frontages, and the residents only access via a lock and weir system. Pride of ownership is evident throughout the estate with well-maintained gardens, streetscapes and numerous parks, tantamount to a prevailing overtone of community, family safety and security.

“This really is an extraordinary opportunity to own a substantial slice of Noosa Waters’ magic.

“Think opportunity gold by reimaging contemporary living, totally redefining the spirit of everyday-is-a-holiday with the addition of an entire upper level, or why not a dare-to-be different showstopper by renowned Australian and internationally-awarded avantgarde architect, Rob Mills.

“Rob’s respectful, sustainable and exceptional design ensures it will be discreet and private from the street; the northern light hits the entire house; the configuration is characterised by indoor-outdoor living

and a seamless connection between land, architecture and interior spaces, albeit redefining Zenith on Noosa Waters.

“Potentially everything your heart desires … and more, is here.”

Insider Intel:

• Land Area:1085m2

• Waterfront/Jetty: nth facing 41.2m/6mx4.5m

• Internal/External Areas:260m2/86m2

• Pool/Terraces: 9mx4m/5.3mx1.9m poolside + 2.7mx12.5m & 10.6mx3.5m off living; all undercover; nth views incl Seahorse Park & Seahorse bridge

• About: built 1995 wedge-shaped site fans to waterfront; secure auto gates; forged iron entry gates & custom dble timber front doors; white tiled flooring; aircon/fans; 2-car garage w storage & 2V 2500Ah battery/charger

• Living: wood burning fireplace; living/dining & lounge w undercover terraces nth & east sides

• Kitchen: C-shape w granite-topped cabinetry including semi island breakfast bar; glass splashback; Westinghouse dishwasher; F&P oven & 5-gas hob cooktop; pantry

• Bedrooms: total 4; premier suite retreat access to UC terrace & pool w WIR; ensuite w white stone topped 2-basin cabinetry; 3 bedrooms w BIRs; 2 entry level; bathroom w bathtub; dedicated study space; 1 bedroom upper level w BIR, ensuite & undercover terrace

Address: 48 The Peninsula, NOOSA WATERS Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $8.9M Inspect: Contact Agent

Contact: Tom Offermann 0412 711 888, Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

• External: solar panels; extensive use of river stone; auto gates; auto secure gates; front garden w mature foxtail palms, poinciana, giant bromeliads, cycads, hedges & frangipani; rear garden w palms, hedges & lawn to revetment wall; shed

• Concept Plan: about architect Rob Mills.

• Location: prestigious Noosa Waters’ cul-de sac; deep wide waterway; look left to Seahorse Park & Bridge; close to numerous parks & walking/cycle tracks to Shorehaven Drive; close to Gibson Road precinct, transport links + Noosa Village Shopping Centre; few minutes more to Gympie Terrace & Noosa River

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WATERFRONT ELEGANCE IN NOOSA SOUND

EXPERIENCE the pinnacle of Noosa living in this beautifully appointed waterfront home, ideally located in the prestigious enclave of Noosa Sound. Offering timeless elegance, modern comforts, and direct canal frontage, this exceptional property is perfect for families, pet lovers, and lifestyle seekers alike.

Step inside to discover generous, light-filled living spaces designed with both relaxation and functionality in mind. The stylish kitchen is a culinary dream, seamlessly flowing to multiple living areas and out to the expansive outdoor entertaining zone with multiple servery windows. Here, a brand-new pool awaits—your private oasis to cool off, unwind, or host friends in true Noosa style. You’ll enjoy the ultimate luxury of a heated pool—perfect for the cooler months and accessible year-round.

Set along the peaceful canals, the home captures tranquil water views and an unmistakable sense of calm. With your own private jetty, you have direct access to the Noosa River waterway for any water sports that you might enjoy. This could include activities like jet skiing, boating, paddle boarding, or kayaking. Positioned between iconic Hastings Street and the vibrant riverside precinct of Gympie Terrace, you’ll enjoy easy access to world-class dining, boutique shopping, and Noosa’s pristine beaches—all just minutes away.

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Address: 17 Wyuna Dr, NOOSAVILLE Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: By Negotiation Inspect: Contact agent

Contact: Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH NOOSA

Just Steps Away from the Sand

A short walk from the pristine sands of Sunshine Beach will take you to this expansive family home. Solidly built and beautifully presented, this stunning property would make the perfect permanent residence or beachside hideaway, the choice is all yours. Spread over multiple levels, the layout has been cleverly designed to offer room to spread out and relax while also taking full advantage of the shimmering ocean views.

The open-plan kitchen, dining and family room resides on the upper level with banks of glass doors leading to the wrap-around balcony. A true entertainer's dream, this effortless indoor-outdoor connection makes hosting guests a breeze as you listen to the waves crash to shore and admire the glorious outlook.

Soaring ceilings and a light-filled void enhance the sense of space, including in your sleek chef's kitchen with a walk-in pantry, breakfast bar seating and a suite of quality appliances.

A powder room is also on this level, along with your main bedroom, boasting an ensuite and an attached balcony where you can rest and recharge at the end of the day.

32 4

23 Ross Cres, Sunshine Beach

AUCTION

Saturday 23 August On Site 2pm

INSPECTIONS

Contact Agent

AGENTS

Mike Hay 0417 624 059

David Conolly 0438 259 956

IRREPLACEABLE WATERFRONT MASTERPIECE

IN a quiet cul-de-sac along Noosa Sound’s most coveted waterfront, this exceptional residence is the result of uncompromising design ambition and enduring creative relevance. Designed by renowned designer Paul Clout and spanning over 1,000m² under roof, the home stands among a select few that predate current council limitations. Its scale, design pedigree and position make it irreplaceable in today’s market.

Arriving through a private gate, a floating timber bridge carries you over a tranquil pond lined with tropical landscaping. From there, the home reveals itself gradually. Expanses of slatted timber provide both privacy and visual depth, giving way to the glow of a heated pool and spa, halo-lit and perfectly framed by manicured gardens and a resort-style daybed. Inside, the atmosphere is unmistakably refined. Soaring ceilings and carefully layered finishes create a sense of volume and calm. A twostorey stone fireplace draws the eye upward, while large panes of glass welcome in natural light and garden views. Travertine and polished timber flooring underfoot enhance the feeling of warmth and elegance. The living and dining zones flow seamlessly into a vast terrace and outdoor entertaining space, where a fully equipped kitchen awaits for both intimate evenings and large-scale gatherings. The interior kitchen is equally impressive.

A 4.5 metre stone island forms the centrepiece, surrounded by premium

appliances including dual ovens, a 900mm gas cooktop, and extensive bespoke cabinetry.

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A walk-in pantry and direct connection to the alfresco dining area enhance the home’s culinary function and ease of entertaining. Each of the five bedrooms is generously proportioned and individually appointed. All include private terrace access, walk-in wardrobes and ensuites with custom finishes. The main suite occupies a private upper-level wing and features a fully fitted dressing room, spa bath, dual showers and finely detailed joinery. Adjacent to the suite is a second lounge or office space with a vaulted timber ceiling and fireplace. A striking glass bridge with a central skylight connects the home’s two upper wings and leads to a peaceful north-facing bedroom. Downstairs, a second king suite enjoys a water-view bath, while a flexible fifth bedroom sits nearby and can serve as a home office or gym. The gardens are lush and carefully curated, extending to the water’s edge and bordered by a revetment wall. A wide terrace runs the length of the home. Boating facilities are exceptional, with a substantial jetty, private boat ramp and a rare boathouse. The home also carries short-stay holiday letting approval, a valuable asset for investors. This is a rare opportunity to secure one of Noosa’s most significant designer homes. A property of this calibre, with its scale, privacy and position showcasing Paul Clout’s exceptional design vision, will not be repeated. Address: 29 Cooran Court, NOOSA HEADS Description: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: BY NEGOTIATION Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adrian Reed 0409 446 955, Donna Taylor 0414 554 214, REED & CO. ESTATE AGENTS

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STUNNING COASTAL GEM WITH VIEWS

FROM the moment you enter ‘Hale Lani’, the sparkling ocean stretches before you, providing a stunning visual centrepiece to everyday living. Sunlight floods the interiors, accentuating the seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces while drawing your eye constantly to the horizon.

Reflecting the gentle charm of its beachside setting, the home is superbly finished and designed to embrace the essence of coastal living. The open-plan living area forms a welcoming hub for relaxation and connection, flowing effortlessly into a designer kitchen where home chefs can cook with inspiration and space, all with views of the sea.

Featuring three generously proportioned bedrooms and two elegant bathrooms, the residence delivers both comfort and sophistication. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with breathtaking ocean views, a walk-in robe, spa bath, and dual vanity basins. Two additional queen-sized bedrooms open onto private outdoor areas, offering peaceful escapes surrounded by lush greenery.

Outdoors, the experience is equally exceptional. A private inground pool, manicured gardens, and covered alfresco spaces invite year-round enjoyment. With multiple entertaining zones and direct ocean breezes, every detail is designed to celebrate Sunshine Beach’s relaxed, yet refined, coastal lifestyle.

Step across the road to access the pristine white sands and turquoise waters, or enjoy a scenic five-minute stroll to the vibrant village,

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surf club, and patrolled beach. Nearby, Noosa National Park offers lush walking trails and access to both Alexandria Bay and the world-

famous Hastings Street. With a generous 344m² of land, lift access, ocean-facing living spaces, and rare six-car

parking, this exclusive penthouse captures the very best of seaside luxury, made unforgettable by its panoramic, uninterrupted ocean views.

Address: 2/31 ‘Hale Lani’ The Esplanade, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 4 garage Inspect: Saturday 9:30 – 10am Auction: On-site Saturday 23rd August at 10am

Contact: Adam Watts 0410 512 364 , Michelle van der Splinter 0413 582 670, WATTS PROPERTY GROUP

21OCEANIACRESCENT

A 4 B 3 C 2 E

-Immaculatelypresented,family-friendlyhomeon716m2 -Sweeping180°panoramicviewsofoceanandhinterland -2separatelivingareas,officewithbuilt-incabinetry -Splitsystemair-conditioning,ceilingfansandfireplace -Generousprivateingroundpoolandsunbathingterrace -WalktoNationalPark, Village,beachandschools

CaitlynMcConnell M:0417637697

Address 163Tallgum Avenue,Doonan

Bed 4 Bath 2 Car 2 Pool

Auction22nd Augat12:00pmOnsite

View Sat16th11:30am-12:00pm

•Over4acres of elevatedlandin aprivatecul-de-sac

•ElevatedBarnHousedesign by GeorginaPrice

•Architecturalstyling by GastonOttl, by GTOBuild •Open-plan,soaring ceilings floor-to-ceilingwindows •Suspendedwood fireplace,alarm &security cameras •Gourmetkitchen,Smegappliances,stoneisland •Largealfresco entertainingdeckwithsaltwaterpool

•ClosetoNoosa,schools,cafes,beaches

KessPrior 0404344399 kess@hinternoosa.com.au

Ruth Venning 0410243487 ruth@hinternoosa.com.au

auction

auction

Address 279 Cooroy MountainRoad, Cooroy Mountain

Bed 6 Bath 5 Car 16 Pool

Auction28thAugustat1:00pmOnsite

Land 38.56Hectares

View Sat10-11AM, Weds1:30-2:30PM

•Locatedinthe exclusiveGolden Triangle

•95.3acres (approx.) of improvedpasture •Two beautifullypresentedhomes •Viewsof Mt. Cooroy andMt.Tinbeerwah •120,000Lsolar-heatedsaltwaterpool •Poolsidekitchen &alfresco entertaining •Extensiveinfrastructure:sheds,solar •Minutes to Cooroy,30minutes to NoosaHeads

WarrenBerry 0407730987 warren@hinternoosa.com.au

CharacterHomeon10Acres

Address 221PoulsenRoad,CartersRidge

Bed 4 Bath 2 Car 2

Auction28thAugustat3:00pmOnsite

Land 4.27Hectares

View Sat12-12:45pm, Wed12-12:45pm

•10.55clearedacres,idealforruralpursuits •Originalhomesteadhas arelaxingcharm •Soaringtimber ceilings& potbellyinliving •Timberwindows& doors,fulllength verandah •Recentlypaintedinside,lightandbright •25mins to Cooroy,midwaytoGympie&Noosa •Tightlyheld for30years,thiswillbesold •AffordableacreagebuyinginNoosahinterland

JeanetteCatalano 0422923851 jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au

Mario Catalano 0400613879 mario@hinternoosa.com.au

OPENHOMES

BlackMountain

Saturday16th August

10.30AM -11.00AM 147BlanckenseeRoad4 13 AuctionHinternoosa0419 491448 CartersRidge

Saturday16th August

12.00PM -12.45PM221 Poulsen Road 422 AUCTIONHinternoosa0422923851 CastawaysBeach

Saturday16th August

10.45AM -11.15AM57WavecrestDrive 442 AUCTIONWEDNESDAY 13TH AUGUST1PM Reed &Co.EstateAgents0424610 414 Cooroy

Friday15th August

3.45PM -4.15PM 15 MaryRiver Road 418 OffersOver$715,000 Hinternoosa0449921662

Saturday16th August

9.30AM -10.00AM 10 CedarStreet 422 OffersOver$1,395,000 Hinternoosa0415111 370

10.30AM -11.00AM60MapleStreet 412 OffersConsideredHinternoosa0415 111 370 11.30AM -12.00PM 8SpottedGumCourt4 22 OffersConsideredHinternoosa0415111 370 12.00PM -12.30PM2/3B KauriSt 322 $1,000,000 ByNegotiationLaguna RealEstate0434236 110

Wednesday20th August

12.00PM -12.30PM2/3B KauriSt 322 $1,000,000 ByNegotiationLaguna RealEstate0434236 110 CooroyMountain

Saturday16th August

10.00AM -11.00AM279CooroyMountain Road 65 16 AUCTIONHinternoosa0407730987 Doonan

Saturday16th August

9.30AM -10.00AM 8PanavistaCt 42.5 2O/O$2,100,000 Cons.Laguna RealEstate0412043880

10.00AM -10.30AM 17 PanavistaCourt5 32 OffersOver$1,999,000 Hinternoosa0404344399

11.30AM -12.00PM 163Tallgum Avenue 422 AuctionHinternoosa0404344399

12.00PM -12.30PM 74 FoxtailRise 732 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 MarcusBeach

Saturday16th August

12.30PM -1.15PM 6JasminCourt 422 All SeriousOffersWelcomeRichardson &Wrench Noosa54474499 NoosaHeads

Friday15th August

11.00AM -11.30AM25/1QuambyPlace 321 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Saturday16thAugust

9.30AM-10.00AM2001/11LakeviewRise4 22 CONTACTAGENT Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

10.00AM-10.30AM347/61NoosaSpringsDrive3 22

PRICEGUIDE$1,600,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0407 194146

10.15AM-10.45AM 1ThornbillCourt3 32 OFFERSFROM$2,000,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

10.30AM -11.00AM 139CooyarStreet 422 $2,150,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0402699303 10.30AM -11.00AM25/1QuambyPlace 321 BY NEGOTIATIONReed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505 10.30AM -11.00AM20CottonwoodCrt3 22 ContactAgent WattsPropertyGroup0410512 364 11.00AM-11.30AM11/13Noosa Parade 111 $920,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0413889 130 11.30AM -12.00PM 8Berrima Row4 23 BUYERSGUIDE$3,000,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505 12.00PM-12.30PM33WaranaStreet 423 BUYERSGUIDE$2,100,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158 12.00PM-12.30PM 12/49HastingsStreet 111 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413044241 12.00PM-12.30PM752/61NoosaSpringsDrive4 32 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0410603519 12.30PM -1.00PM1/15GrantStreet 322 NEGOTIATIONFROM$2,095,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505 1.00PM -1.30PM5/17LittleCove Road 321 ContactAgent TomOffermann RealEstate0419757770 11.00PM-11.45PM333/61NoosaSpringsDr 322 ContactAgent

Wednesday20th August

11.00AM-11.30AM12/49HastingsStreet 111

RealEstate0413044241 12.00PM-12.30PM752/61NoosaSpringsDrive4 32 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0410603519 Noosaville

Thursday14th August

4.00PM-4.30PM61/185-187GympieTerrace 21+1 $795,000 Laguna RealEstate0412043880

Saturday16thAugust

10.00AM-10.30AM 11/261WeybaRoad2 11

110 10.00AM-10.30AM5/112-114 HiltonTerrace 321 O/O$1,500,000

NoosaEstateAgents0414424333 11.00AM-11.30AM5/265GympieTerrace3 21

Laguna RealEstate0407379893 11.00AM-11.30AM61/185-187GympieTerrace 21+1

Laguna RealEstate0412043880 12.00PM-12.30PM214/299WeybaRd2 11 $750,000 Laguna RealEstate0407379893

Wednesday20th August

10.00AM-10.30AM 11/261WeybaRoad2 11 $870,000 Laguna RealEstate0434236 110 11.00AM-11.30AM5/265GympieTerrace3 21 $1,750,000 Laguna RealEstate0407379893 12.00PM-12.30PM5/112-114 HiltonTerrace 321 O/O$1,500,000 Cons.Laguna RealEstate0407379893

Thursday21st August

4.00PM-4.30PM61/185-187GympieTerrace 21+1

Noosa Waters

Saturday16thAugust

9.45AM-10.15AM68ShorehavenDrive 432 OFFERS OVER$2,800,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158 10.30AM -11.15AM77ShorehavenDrive 532 PriceGuide$4.65MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499

11.00AM-11.30AM 17WatersideCourt4 42 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0419757770 12.00PM-12.30PM32ShipyardCircuit 433 BUYERSGUIDE$2,350,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0407 194146

PeregianBeach

Saturday16th August

10.00AM -10.30AM 2LandrailStreet 422 Auction TomOffermannRealEstate0413 319879

11.00AM -11.30AM1/20Oriole Avenue 221 $1,780,000

TomOffermannRealEstate0413 319879 Pomona

Saturday16th August

10.00AM -10.30AM 158PomonaConnectionRd 623

$1,300,000 Laguna RealEstate0421283951 1.00PM -1.30PM 2WhistlerWay4 24 OffersConsideredHinternoosa0415111 370 SunriseBeach

Saturday16th August

10.00AM -10.30AM 11 PalumaStreet 543 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

11.30AM -12.00PM1/29VenturaStreet 322 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158

SunshineBeach

Friday15th August

5.00PM -5.45PM21OceaniaCrescent 432 AuctionSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

Saturday16th August

9.00AM -9.30AM5/1 ParkCrescent 221 OffersOver$1,195,000 Richardson &Wrench Noosa54474499

10.00AM -10.30AM 6MaherTerrace 432 Auction TomOffermannRealEstate0413 044241

11.00AM -11.30AM2/11NebulaStreet 221 $1,150,000 Laguna RealEstate0434236 110 11.00AM -11.30AM2/18DouglasStreet 433 BUYERSGUIDE$4,500,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0407194 146

11.30AM -12.00PM2/18BryanStreet 231 Auction TomOffermannRealEstate0475804467

12.00PM -12.30PM 4DukeStreet 321 $2,590,000 TomOffermannRealEstate0408710556

12.00PM -12.45PM21OceaniaCrescent 432 AuctionSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

Wednesday20th August

12.00PM -12.30PM2/18BryanStreet 231 Auction TomOffermannRealEstate0475804467

Tewantin

Saturday16th August

10.45AM -11.15AM 12 Birch Court5 33 BUYERSGUIDE$1,675,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158 12.30PM -1.00PM56MckinnonDr4 22 ContactAgent WattsPropertyGroup0410 512364 Tinbeerwah

Saturday16th August

9.00AM -9.30AM32McIntyreLane 312 OffersOver$1,395,000 Hinternoosa0415111 370 Traveston

Saturday16th August

2.00PM -2.30PM441TandurTravestonRoad 211 OffersOver$575,000 Hinternoosa0415111 370

WeybaDowns

Saturday16thAugust

OPENHOMES

11.00AM-11.30AM49LakeWeybaDr 537 BY

AuctionDiary

BlackMountain

Friday22ndAugust

2.00PM-2.30PM147BlanckenseeRoad4 13

CartersRidge

Thursday28th August

3.00PM-3.30PM221 PoulsenRoad 422 AUCTIONHinternoosa0422923851

CooroyMountain

Thursday28th August

1.00PM -1.30PM279CooroyMountain Road 65 16

Saturday23rd August 1.00PM -1.30PM752/61NoosaSpringsDrive4 32 Auction

RealEstate0410603519 Thursday28th August

11.00AM-11.30AM12/49HastingsStreet 111 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413044241

PeregianBeach

Saturday16th August

9.30AM-10.00AM31TheEsplanade 324 AuctionOnsite23Augustat 10am WattsPropertyGroup0410512 364 10.00AM-10.30AM9/14BryanStreet 222 AuctionOn-Site22ndAugust 11amRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499

Saturday23rd August

11.00AM-11.30AM6 MaherTerrace4 32

12.00PM-12.30PM2/18BryanStreet 231

SPACIOUS AND MODERN DUAL-LIVING

SELF-CONTAINED dual-living for you and your loved ones or a set-and-forget investment with holiday rental approval already in place, the choice is all yours with 9 Depper Street. This beachside oasis is spacious, luxurious and modern with a dream location that places you only a short stroll from shops, cafes, restaurants and the patrolled surf beach.

Each level is fully self-contained with its own entry for peace and privacy, offering endless potential for the lucky new owners.

On the ground floor, you will find three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a large primary suite with a walk-in robe and a luxe ensuite. The guest bedrooms enjoy built-in robes and easy access to the main bathroom with a separate bath, shower and water closet. The heart of the home will be the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area with glass sliding doors that lead out to the gorgeous pool and poolside deck where entertaining will be a breeze.

The upper level also revolves around the open-plan kitchen, family and meals space, with an attached balcony for hosting guests. Large, light-filled and beautifully presented, this will be a favourite place to gather with loved ones after a day spent exploring this vibrant location.

There are also three bedrooms and two

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bathrooms on this first floor, including a second primary suite with a walk-in robe and ensuite.

Built-in robes, a laundry nook and a wellappointed family bathroom await, and there’s even an office nook for those lucky enough to

work from home.

An attached double garage, lush landscaped gardens, air-conditioning and ceiling fans are just a few of the extra features on offer. This must-see property is so close to a host of

Address: 9 Depper Street, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Contact Agent Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Mike Hay 0417 624 059 and David Conolly 0438 259 956, CENTURY21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP

RENOVATE, RESTORE, REIMAGINE

OFFERED to the market for the first time in 28 years, this enchanting hinterland hideaway is a rare chance to secure 4.92 hectares of serene semi-rural paradise 5 minutes to Cooroy.

Nestled amongst lush trees and open clearings this original 4-bedroom character home is brimming with warmth, history and heart. Elevated and embraced by wide verandahs, it welcomes you in with timberlined interiors, soaring raked ceilings and an undeniable feeling of calm and comfort.

With its wraparound deck, rustic textures and cottage-style charm, this is a home where memories are made, and time slows down. Whether you’re sipping coffee on the deck as the morning sun filters through the trees or relaxing inside by the fire this property offers peaceful private living without compromising on convenience.

There’s space to roam, grow, create and dream. Ideal for tree changers, renovators, families and with enough space for a horse or secondary dwelling (STCA). 147 Blanckensee Rd presents an exciting canvas ready for its next chapter.

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Located just 10 minutes to Cooroy, 30 minutes to Noosa and surrounded by the natural beauty of the hinterland, this property

is a once in a generation opportunity to create your version of rural bliss. This is a property that offers more than a home it offers a lifestyle.

amenities, including the Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club, and you’ll be just minutes from the Noosa National Park, Noosa Junction, Hastings Street and Noosaville.

Address: 147 Blanckensee Road, BLACK MOUNTAIN Description: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 3 garage Inspect: By Appointment Auction: 22 August at 2:00pm Onsite

Contact: Sheridan Hodgetts 0419 491 448, HINTERNOOSA

NOOSA RIVER GEM – A STYLISH INVESTMENT

RARELY does a unit like this become available! This beautifully renovated and furnished investment property is ready for one lucky new owner. Situated in the professionally managed Clearwater Resort complex, this top floor unit offers stunning views of one of the resort’s three pools and BBQ facilities.

You’ll have the luxury of a designer chef’s kitchen, modern stylish bathroom, chic furnishings, new flooring throughout. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the unit is designed to maximize cooling breezes and privacy.

Just a short 100m stroll leads you to the pristine Noosa River, complete with sandy beaches and scenic walkways perfect for relaxing or taking in the views. Indulge in the vibrant lifestyle of the Gympie Terrace precinct with an abundance of nearby restaurants, cafes, bars, and boutique shops.

With strong holiday rental returns and dedicated onsite management, your investment is in expert hands. Noosaville river units have shown impressive growth—it’s no surprise given the unbeatable combination of location and lifestyle.

Don’t miss this opportunity to own your slice

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of Noosa paradise!

TOP CHOICE FEATURES:

• Renovated, furnished, top floor with pool views

• Designer chef’s kitchen, stylish bathroom, chic furnishings, new flooring

• Professionally managed onsite

• Lush landscaping, tropical setting

• Easy, flat 100 metre walk to Noosa River and a myriad of water activities

• Enjoy the numerous restaurants, cafes, bars and boutiques

• Three minute drive to world famous Hastings Street and Main Beach - take the bus or ferry

• Strong holiday income returns and impressive capital growth

Address: 214/299 Weyba Road, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $750,000 Inspect: Saturday 16th August at 12.00-12.30pm

Contact: Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893, Laguna Real Estate

ELEVATED, WIDE HINTERLAND VISTA TO NOOSA

DOMINATING its surroundings, “Chateau Panavista”, an elevated hinterland haven in a quiet cul-de-sac, offers the new owner an unrestricted vista over lush green Doonan forest, Lake Weyba, Noosa Heads and the distant horizon.

This north facing single level home provides expansive open plan relaxed living spread across the top of the 7633m2 elevated allotment and you will be within 15 minutes drive to numerous world-famous Noosa attractions, schools, medical facilities, boutique and supermarket shopping, quality restaurant & coffee outlets, the country vibe of Eumundi township and the Bruce Highway.

Suitable for year-round family enjoyment, entertaining visitors, expanding your culinary expertise or just relaxing. Or you can easily pop down to Hastings Street or Eumundi to explore. The solid family home features ceilings, very generous formal and informal living domains; a renovated modern kitchen with ample stone “waterfall” benchtop and storage; adjacent dining zone; huge parents retreat including ensuite (spa-bath & shower), separate wardrobe / dressing room, separate powder room: there are also 3 guest bedrooms plus dedicated

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office / study (or 5th bedroom) near the front door and a spacious separate laundry.

The light filled living zones are oriented to north facing floor to ceiling glass doors and windows to a huge alfresco dining / relaxion pavilion adjacent to the sparkling blue pool and showcasing those amazing views.

Gardens and manicured lawns have been professionally replanted or rejuvenated to an

exacting standard.

Benefits and features we love include:

• Generous floor plan provides timeless charm & practical enjoyment 285m2 internal plus 143m2 external (total 428m2; meticulously maintained)

• Floor to ceiling glass opens the home to the northerly hinterland & Noosa vista

• North facing under-roof alfresco pavilion adja-

cent to the sparkling blue pool

• Renovated chef’s kitchen – ample stone benches, quality Miele & DeLonghi appliances, ample cupboard and drawer capacity – soft close

• Dedicated office / study near the front door (or 5th bedroom)

• Economical living with solar power and hot water systems

• Huge parents retreat (ensuite with spa-bath & shower) overlook the pool and long northerly hinterland vista

• Year round comfort is assured ducted airconditioning and ceiling fans throughout

• Security screens in all rooms

• Termite protection system

• Double auto lock up garage with internal house entry ample cupboards, work bench and external door

• Ample tank water in 3 concrete tanks; over 90,000 Litre capacity

• Striking sandstone retaining walls at the street front and driveway entry

• Steel garden shed for your convenience. Your attractive Noosa hinterland lifestyle awaits: please contact Roger for all information.

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Address: 8 Panavista Court, DOONAN Description: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathroom, 2 garage Price: Offers Over $2,100,000 Considered Inspect: Saturday 9.30 – 10.00am

Contact: Roger Omdahl, 0412 043 880, Laguna Real Estate

3 A 2 B 1 C D SpecialLocation -BrilliantlyPriced! 5/112-114 HILTOnTERRACE,nOOSAVILLE

•Premierlifestyle pocket nowonthe radarofastutepropertyinvestors

•Surroundedbymulti-milliondollar homes,in apeacefullocation

•Sunny north-facing 3bedroom,covetedground floorapartment

•Small, petfriendlyresidential complexwithlow body corporatefees

•Calming green parklandand sparklingNoosaRiver at yourdoor

•50metrestothe water- kayak,fish,sail, no roadstocross

•Perfectly positioned towalk to theYacht Club, minutes to Marinadining

•Rarechancetosecureprime realestate nowattracting seriousbuyer interest.Lifestyle,location,potentiallong termgrowthallinone.

FORSALE OffersOver$1,500,000Considered VIEW

Sat10-10.30am; Wed12-12.30pm

Melanie Butcher 0407379893

mel@lagunarealestate.com.au

2 A 2 B 1 C D RiverViews -OutstandingInvestment 112/1FIJICOURT,PARREARRA

•Prime waterfront locationinoneofthe Coast’sfastest growingareas

•Vibrant dining scene,shoppingprecincts, excellent transportlinks

•Immaculate 2bed,2 bathapartmentwithlovelywaterviews

•East/northeastfacingbalconycapturing coolingsea breezes

•Resortstyle facilities:20mlap pool,tenniscourt,BBQarea

•Secure, gatedcomplex withliftaccess,lowbodycorporate fees

•Carport positioned directlyoutsidethe apartmentfor convenience

•Strongrentaldemandand excellent capitalgrowthpotential

FORSALE OffersOver$750,000Considered VIEW Inspection By Appointment

CraigTaylor 0421283951

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