Noosa Today - 7th November 2025

Triathlon events for all

Everyone had a different reason for being at the Noosa Tri.

For the Olympians and elite athletes who travelled from across the country and the globe it was the chance to battle for the title of the Garmin Noosa Triathlon at the world’s largest triathlon event, to tick it off their bucket list and to enjoy their chosen sport in the beautiful environment of Noosa.

Competitors entered the triathlon as a personal challenge or achievement, as a group such as Smiling for Smiddy or KIDS Foundation to raise money and awareness of a cause, as a family, a work group, a team or just for fun.

The Tingirana Special Tri gave people of all abilities the chance to be part of a triathlon and was a joy to experience. Noosa councillor Amelia Lorentson praising the triathlon group for presenting the all abilities sport in a better way than any other sport she’d seen.

This year NSW entrant Oban was one of more than 900 kids to take part in the Superkidz Tri on Saturday. It was his fourth Noosa Tri and the first for his friend Julian. Their dads are work colleagues and Oban’s mum Kirsten is a regular participant in the Sunday Triathlon. “It’s just fun,” said Oban of the event.

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Tributes for Finley

Tributes and condolences have flowed for 21-year-old Finley Bone who died after being struck by lightning at the Cooroy Sporting Complex about 5.30pm on Thursday 30 October.

Ms Bone was taken to Nambour Hospital in a critical condition but later died.

Her mother, Donna Markert, told the ABC the family was in complete shock.

“No-one can believe this happened,“ Ms Markert said.

“Fin had her life taken away in a minute.“

A talented athlete, Finley and her partner had

gone to the local soccer fields to practise goal kicking when tragedy struck.

“Finley is in the prems team for the Noosa Lions Soccer Club and trained a junior squad,“ her mother said.

“Fin excelled in swimming, sprints, discus, javelin, and later in touch football and soccer at Noosa Lions.“

Tributes flowed in on social media for Finley from individuals and clubs speaking of their devastation at her loss and describing her as “a wonderful, kind and positive person, and an amazing

teammate“, an “amazing and inspiring young woman“ and “a beautiful soul“.

Noosa Lions Football Club posted of its devastation at the tragic loss of Finley Bone.

“Finley was a much loved member of our FQPL3 Women’s team and a coach of our u12/13 girls,“ they said.

The Matildas posted: “Our hearts are with Finley’s family, friends, and teammates during this incredibly difficult time.

Her dedication to the sport represented everything beautiful about the game, and our thoughts

are with everyone at the club.

Finley will always be part of our football family“.

On behalf of the region, Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie offered “our heartfelt condolences“.

“This heartbreaking event has deeply saddened our community, particularly the Noosa and Cooroora football families, her team-mates and our thoughts and prayers are with all those grieving,“ he said.

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Daisy completes the swim leg of the TIngirana Tri with the help of buddy Jo Power and a chair borrowed from Noosa Heads Surf Club. (Rob Maccoll)

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Remembrance Day services on Tuesday

More than 100 RSL Sub Branches across Queensland will be holding Remembrance Day services for their local communities, inviting everyone to come together and commemorate the service and sacrifice of our Defence personnel.

Each year Remembrance Day is held to acknowledge the service personnel who have died while serving, including in wars, conflicts and

peacekeeping operations. In Australia and many other countries, people are encouraged to wear a poppy, attend a service and observe a minute’s silence at 11am on 11 November.

The following services will be held in Noosa on 11 November:

• Cooroy-Pomona RSL Sub Branch, Cooroy Cenotaph, 18 Diamond Street, Cooroy at 10.40am.

• Tewantin/Noosa RSL Sub Branch, Tewantin Cenotaph, Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin at 10.50am.

• Coolum-Peregian RSL Sub Branch, 1906 David Low Way, Coolum Beach at 10.45am. For a full list of services visit remembertoremember.com.au

Storm tragedy: Tributes flow for Finley Bone

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Cr Wilkie said council was assisting with support services, and stood ready “to provide any assistance required to family, friends, and community organisations during this incredibly difficult time“.

Cooroy-based Cooroora United Football Club confirmed the incident occurred on its grounds.

“Out of privacy for those directly impacted, it is not yet appropriate to share details of the incident,“ the club said in a statement.

“It is appropriate to share that those in and around the grounds, including both members and emergency services, showed admirable action, respect and care for each other.“

The club has asked for patience as the community navigates the aftermath of the tragedy and urged members to maintain a supportive environment for those affected.

All football activities at the club were suspended until further notice.

Ms Markert said the close-knit family including Finley’s older brothers and sister, nephews, aunties and uncles would be spending time together.

She expressed her gratitude to first responders.

“Our heartfelt thanks to the emergency team who responded in minutes, and the ED at Nambour Hospital,“ she said.

“They gave us next-level care.“

Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) senior operations supervisor Danielle Williams told the ABC bystanders and paramedics worked extensively to try to resuscitate Ms

Bone.

“It was a very challenging scene because the storm was still happening when we arrived,“ she said.

“These scenes are always traumatic for the people at the scene as well as our emergency services personnel … our hearts go out to the community.“

Ms Williams said it was a timely reminder for people to take shelter during the “unpredictable storms“.

Queensland Police said a report would be prepared for the coroner.

Over the past week storms, arriving day and night bringing heavy rain, hail in some places and strong winds have dominated daily life in Noosa.

Our condolences to the family and friends of 21-year-old Finley Bone who tragically and so suddenly lost her life after being struck by lightning at Cooroy last week.

Noosa Lions Football Club of which Finley was a valued member, have posted that a service is to be held this Friday for Finley at Gregson and Weight Noosaville at 1pm.

Across Noosa no other injuries have been reported from the unpredictable weather but fallen trees causing damage to roofs and skylights and blocking paths and driveways have been keeping SES volunteers busy.

Council and emergency services have been actively advising residents to prepare for the storm and bushfire season. It’s been timely advice.

Our SES local controller Warren Kuskopf said volunteers were helping residents over the weekend in Federal, North Shore, Tewantin and Doonan where trees had come down in the storms across houses and driveways and at Kin Kin where power was lost for an extended period.

SES this year celebrates 50 years of voluntary service assisting people in all types of disaster and will this month celebrate that milestone.

Finley Bone and her mother Donna Markert. (ABC)

Remembrance Day services will be held across Noosa on 11 November.

Support for the close-knit family and community has been welcomed. (File)

Hauser and Fullagar impress

Australia’s Matt Hauser and Great Britain’s Jess Fullagar have claimed the men’s and women’s titles at the 2025 Garmin Noosa Triathlon, with both athletes impressing on their way to the top step of the podium.

Hauser backed up from his recent World Championship victory to take the finish tape in Noosa in 1:42:38, claiming his first win at the iconic event, while for Fullager it was victory on her Noosa debut, crossing the line in 1:56:08.

Hauser was joined on the podium by American John Reed, who was a minute behind him, with former champion Luke Willian third.

“I’m feeling elated after the win, I finally got a win here in Noosa, it’s been a few years coming to this race and there’s such a great crowd here, so it’s always a place to come back to and good to get on the top step,” said Hauser. “In the swim I took it out for the first few hundred metres and then Brayden Mercer, the defending champion, took the reins and then kind of controlled the pace a little bit.

“I think it grouped up quite a bit with the calm conditions, and then there was a big group on the bike. Only a few of us were working like myself, Luke Willian, and Ben Dijkstra towards the end. Thankfully, Ben rolled through, I knew he wasn’t doing the run, so I knew he could push a little bit hard on the bike, so it was good to have him up there,” he said. “And then the run, I kind of just tried to get a bit of a gap for the first one or two K and then consolidate from there. And when I turned around and saw John Reed with only a 15 second deficit back to him, it was time to turn on the jets and I kind of attacked the race like I did in Wollongong. I made sure I was conservative in the first half and then was able to back end it with the heat and humidity out there, overall a very pleasing race for me.”

Hauser headed to Noosa just a fortnight after becoming the first Australian male to win a World Triathlon Series Title in 20 years.

“I think it was hard to kind of keep the motivation for the last two weeks leading into this race after obviously the high of Wollongong, but for me this event holds a special place in my heart, coming here. Since the age of 12, 13, 14, getting autographs and photos of the likes of Aaron Royle who retired out here today, it’s just really special to come back here every year,” said Hauser.

It was tight at the front of the men’s race with just six seconds separating the top 10 out of the water, with Jack Crome, defending champion Brayden Mercer and Hauser the first three back to the beach. Hauser quickly made his way to the front of the field on the bike and controlled the pace from there, returning to transition with a slender lead over Willian and American Chase McQueen. The World Champion pushed ahead on the run, managing his gap to Reed well across the 10km course to take his first Noosa title.

Three-time Noosa Triathlon champion Aaron Royle finished 10th in his final race after he announced his retirement from competition on the eve of the 2025 event.

In the women’s race Fullagar was more than three minutes clear of Richelle Hill at the finish, with Paris 2024 Olympic Games gold medallist Cassandre Beaugrand rounding out the podium.

“This is my first experience of Noosa and I absolutely loved it, hopefully I’ll be back very, very soon. I had no idea what to expect, so I just said

to my coach, I’m just going to race the race that’s in front of me,” said Fullagar. “We were kind of in this small group in the swim and I just slid in, and then I came out of T1 first and thought, this is my opportunity, head down, just ride like you normally do, aggressive from the front and see what the time split is at the dead turn. I saw I had a bit of gap, so I just thought even pace it now all the way in and then again see what times that you’ve got in transition.

“Then again, I was like, okay, just break it down in your head kilometre by kilometre and it was definitely getting hot out there and the girls were keeping me honest because Richelle and Cassandre, they ran very fast,” she said. “I’ve never experienced anything like this event, 8,000 people, to be out there at the same time as them, something quite unique, and there were people everywhere on the course, and music as well, I just loved it, everyone’s so friendly in all the events yesterday and today. It’s a whole atmosphere, an event that I encourage people to experience once.”

Much like the men’s race it was close at the front of the women’s field throughout the swim, with Beaugrand coming to shore just two seconds clear of Fullagar, with Hill another second behind. Once onto the bike Fullagar surged ahead, opening up a 90 second lead within the first 10km, pushing further up the road at each timing point across the 40km.

The British athlete returned to town more than two minutes clear of Danielle De Francesco, with Dutch athlete Lotte Wilms moving up to third. From there on Fullagar controlled her pace well, not letting the fast-finishing Hill and Beaugrand close the gap as she claimed victory on debut in Noosa.

Noosa Triathlon is supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and

Events Queensland. For more information on the Noosa Triathlon visit https://noosatri.com.au/ Garmin Noosa Triathlon – Elite Men’s Results

• Matt Hauser – 1:42:38

• John Reed – 1:43:38

• Luke Willian – 1:44:44

• Brandon Copeland – 1:45:12

• Jack Willis – 1:45:42

• Brayden Mercer – 1:46:36

• Chase McQueen – 1:47:14

• Jack Crome – 1:47:20

• Sebastian Asher – 1:48:59

• Aaron Royle – 1:49:34

Garmin Noosa Triathlon – Elite Women’s Results

• Jess Fullagar – 1:56:08

• Richelle Hill – 1:59:34

• Cassandre Beaugrand – 2:00:32

• Lotte Wilms – 2:04:04

• Danielle De Francesco – 2:06:42

• Charlotte McShane – 2:10:43

• Kerry Morris – 2:11:10

• Megan Chapple – 2:11:24

• Emily Donker – 2:11:27

• Ebony Webb – 2:12:34

Jess Fullagar taking the Garmin Noosa Triathlon win. (Korupt Vision)

Matt Hauser winning the Garmin Noosa Triathlon.

Triathlon events for all

Best friends Grace Wilson and Minty Chamberlain travelled from Melbourne for the Superkidz Triathlon and also took part in other events, just for the fun of it.

Of the more than 9000 entrants in the 2025 triathlon about 3000 were part of a team.

Among them were Douglas Dennell and Scott Foster from Brisbane who this year were the runners for their teams. For several years they and four friends have entered the Tri in two teams. “It gives you something to train for,” they said, providing them with the motivation to keep fit and train during the year and the fun of a weekend away with mates.

The action-packed Noosa Run Swim Run held last Wednesday kicked off the five-day Noosa Triathlon event.

All ages took part in this race, which also plays host to some of the state’s best school kids, battling it out in the hopes of becoming the Noosa Run Swim Run Schools Aquathlon Challenge Champion.

The Men’s race was taken out by Mason Kopff

in 22:38, with Mia Caple winning the women’s in 25:10.

Oscar Kisby was the fastest junior boy in 7:02, with Sella Howard the fastest girl.

On Friday almost 2000 runners created a sea of pink across Noosa Main Beach and the boardwalk for the ASICS Breakfast Fun Run.

Covering a 5km course before finishing on Noosa Main Beach the annual event raises funds for the McGrath Foundation as participants walk, run or dance their way along it.

Friday afternoon’s wet weather did nothing to deter hundreds of swimmers across age groups from U13s to over 70s who took part in the 2XU Noosa 1000 Ocean Swim.

The 2XU Noosa 1000 Ocean Swim has created its own place in history over the past 25 years.

As one of Australia’s premier ocean swims, it is on the bucket-list for elites and age-groupers alike.

Olympian Nick Sloman won the men’s race in 9:21, with Chelsea Douyere the women’s champion in 10:51.

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The Ocean Swim attracts all ages. (Polizzi Studio)

Hundreds of swimmers joined in the 2XU Noosa 1000 Ocean Swim.

Noosa transforms into a sea of pink at the ASICS Breakfast Fun Run. (Alex Polizzi _ Polizzi Studio)

Superkidz wait in line for their event.

Youngest Tri athletes, the seven-year-olds launch themselves into the event. (Rob Maccoll)

Superkidz on the home stretch to the finish line.

The ride to the finish.

Best friends Grace Wilson and Minty Chamberlain travelled from Melbourne to take part in the Noosa Superkidz Tri and other events.

Enjoying being in the swim.

Powering on.

KIDS Foundation CEO and founder Susie O’Neill with Bowie, Alfie, Lewi and Frankie at the Superkidz Triathlon.

Oban and Julian at the Superkidz Triathlon with their families.Gearing up for the Tri.

High five the transition from Tingirana’s swim leg to the bikes.

Scott Foster and Douglas Darnell and four mates were part of two teams in the Garmin Noosa Triathlon.

Law changes promised

The death of an eight-year-old boy following a crash between two e-bikes at Mountain Creek on Thursday 30 October has prompted Premier David Crisafulli to promise to reform electric bike laws.

Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the crash with initial investigations indicating about 3.30pm a 15-year-old rider and eight-year-old rider crashed on the bike path near the Kawana Way and Sunshine Motorway interchange.

The 15-year-old rider of the other electric bike was not seriously injured and declined treatment from paramedics.

Both boys were wearing helmets.

Police are appealing for witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.

Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said the crash was an “absolute tragedy“.

“We need to have a look at what changes can be made,“ he said.

“Nothing should be off the table — we have got to keep our kids safe.“

The incident is the latest in a string of serious accidents involving e-bikes and scooters.

A recent study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health found there were 176 children aged five to 15 hospitalised with e-scooter injuries on the Sunshine Coast in 2023 and 2024.

A parliamentary inquiry into the safety of the bikes and scooters is underway, with the final report due to be handed down in March 2026.

Speaking on the Sunshine Coast last Friday, Mr Crisafulli said the laws “must“ be changed.

“I just say to the family of the young child involved and the broader community how sorry we are to hear the news,“ he said.

“We are taking it seriously and you will see change. That’s my commitment to every parent, every child and everyone who values community safety.“

A year ago Noosa councillor Jessica Phillips initiated a motion, supported unanimously by

councillors, to formally advocate to the state government for a review of police powers, recognising the growing safety issues, resulting from increased use of e-bikes and e-scooters, and the introduction of e-bike rider education.

Last week she said nothing had changed.

Cr Phillips said, a year ago, speaking with local police about the current e-bike and e-scooter legislation made it apparent the laws were not

sufficient to address the real dangers that we’re seeing everyday.

“The laws in place are not adequate to give the police powers required to give meaningful consequences to dangerous uses,“ she said.

“We’re talking about potentially life-threatening situations. This is why I’m asking Noosa Council to formally advocate to the state government for a comprehensive review of this legisla-

tion because we need laws that are fit for purpose, providing the clarity of authority the police need to address rules that will protect everyone - riders, pedestrians and motorists.

“This review should address the key issues like speed limits, helmet use, safe riding for all age groups, but most importantly be legislation that’s straight forward and easy for police to enforce so dangerous behaviour on our roads is met with appropriate action. We must make our roads safe

Sunshine Coast locals raise $24,000 to rescue kids

The 2025 Loanright Legacy Lunch has raised more than $24,000 to support Destiny Rescue’s life-saving work, funding critical rescue missions and aftercare services for children trapped in human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Held at Altitude Nine in Maroochydore, the sold-out event saw more than 150 Sunshine Coast professionals come together for an inspiring afternoon of purpose, generosity, and community action.

Loanright co-founder Luke Meisenhelter said the overwhelming support was a powerful reminder of what the local business community can achieve when united by purpose.

“We couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who showed up, sponsored, or donated,” Luke said.

“This event was driven by purpose, and the outstanding result proves what’s possible

when people unite to create real change for children who need it most.”

For Destiny Rescue, which was founded on the Sunshine Coast and now operates across more than 10 countries, the funds will directly support rescue missions and vital aftercare programs that help children stay free.

Destiny Rescue chief operations officer Geoff Harrison said events like the Legacy Lunch play a key role in extending Destiny Rescue’s impact, especially as the demand for rescue grows globally.

“It’s incredibly moving to see so many people here on the Sunshine Coast rally together for this cause,” Geoff said.

“Every dollar raised fuels our mission, bringing hope, freedom, and opportunity to children who deserve safety, opportunity and a brighter future.”

Brett Nicholas (Loanright), Greg Bradley (Destiny Rescue), Lisa Messenger (keynote speaker), Luke Meisenhelter (Loanright), Matt Whittaker (Destiny Rescue). (Supplied)

Police forensic crash unit are investigating an e-bike crash after the death of a boy.

Isabella’s safe ride closer

Taylor who lives with dyskinetic spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy inspired two local groups to unite to donate $10,000 toward the cost of the vehicle.

Isabella who has a Gross Motor Function Classification Scale of five, being the most severe form of cerebral palsy, lives with her mum Lauren and little sister Ohana.

“She has epilepsy, hip dysplasia, developmental delay, terrible dystonia, is non verbal, and has an array of associated health problems directly related to her severe brain injury,“ Lauren told Noosa Today.

“Despite this - she is a social, funny, clever, kind, caring and happy beautiful little girl.

Isabella’s condition affects her life profoundly daily.

Unable to walk or even grasp and hold things with her hands, Isabella needs a wheelchair to get around.

“That means my family and I rely on our car for everything - hospital appointments, specialist appointments, endless therapy appointments every week, school drop offs and pick ups for my sister, doctors appointments, the pharmacy, the supermarket and simply being able to go out in the community or on adventures together,“ Isabella posted on her gofundme page.

Lauren used her superannuation under compassionate medical grounds to buy an imported wheelchair car for Isabella when she was three years old but the car has become unreliable and unsafe.

“Every trip is now stressful because we never know if it will break down and it’s no longer safe for me to travel in my wheelchair inside the car at all anymore. This means my mum has to lift me in and out of the car and transfer me everywhere we go and now it feels like me and my chair don’t belong in the car at all anymore,“ Isabella said.

“For me, a safe and reliable wheelchair vehicle isn’t just about transport - it’s about my freedom

and being able to access my appointments, therapies, the community and just get out of the house.

“It means I’ll be able to keep joining in with the world around me, instead of missing out (I do already miss out on a lot).

“This car means that my mum won’t have to lift and struggle with carrying me all the time or struggle with unsafe equipment. It means my mum won’t be stressed and worried and feel like she’s not doing ‘enough’. And it means that we can actually plan trips again, do things together, or even just go on simple outings without constant worry and anxiety.“

Isabella and her mum set up their page with the aim to raise $20,000 for a safe and reliable, wheelchair-accessible vehicle, an amount out of reach for Lauren.

Their goal was to reach local community businesses and kind-hearted people who could support Issy and her family during such a difficult and meaningful time in her life.

In an update last week, Lauren said in what had been one of the tough days — “a long neuro appointment, endless injections, and confronting discussions and distressing decisions — we received an unexpected phone call that brought us to tears“.

They received the news that Smile for a Child Foundation and the Noosa Surf Club had united to each gift Issy $5000 ($10,000 in total) towards her new wheelchair car.

“We are completely overwhelmed and beyond grateful,“ said Lauren, who broke down in tears after hearing of the donation.

“What an incredible act of kindness and generosity from such wonderful humans who are choosing to make such a profound impact on Issy’s journey. This donation brings Issy another big step closer to achieving something that will completely change not only her life but her quality of life — giving her a sense of love and support, safety, reliability, and freedom.

“To everyone who has shared or donatedplease know that we see you, we appreciate you, and you are changing Issy’s and our family’s lives. Every share and every dollar brings us closer and this is not an easy achievement.“

With their generous donation Isabella is only about $5000 short of reaching the family goal of $20,000 to buy their car.

To donate to the fundraiser, visit gofund.me/ b4213b5ec

Glenn Puckeridge, Ian Young OAM, Tamara Giles, Anton Mogg, Lauren Taylor, Michael O’Connor present Isabella Taylor with a $10,000 cheque. (Supplied)

Isabella Taylor with her mum Lauren and sister Ohana.

A farewell to Di and Doug

By Kathy Sweet

The Noosa Parks Association’s Friday Environment Forum team hosted a special lunch to farewell their much loved leader, Di Shun-Wah and her husband Doug last Friday.

Among guests was Noosa MP Sandy Bolton whose speech to Di and Doug was heartfelt and sincere, making the event all the more special for them. We were so grateful for the time Sandy spent with us.

Di has led the Friday Environment Forum for the past 15 years. Her dedication, commitment and passion have been inspirational. Her husband, Doug, has also been a great support, always in the wings with assistance when required and a good sense of humor.

During 2009/10, Di started as MC for the Forum, sharing the role with other members of Noosa Parks Association, Cecily Fearnley and Sandra Lilley.

Di found almost all the speakers for weekly forums, communicated expectations to them and wrote and sent press releases to several local newspapers.

It was only a matter of time before Di took on sole responsibility for the forum. It was a monumental job!

By 2013/14, Liz Diggles and other members came on board to assist with all the tasks as well as morning tea. Alison Jones assisted with computer operations. Di initiated the donation of quality audio equipment, making presentations far more professional. By this time the forum was attracting quite large numbers, due to the number of highly qualified, interesting speakers. There was no doubt Di and her team were fast becoming the public face of Noosa Parks Association, generating many new members for NPA.

Then, in 2020, the dreaded Covid hit! Of course, the forum had to cease for some time, but this did not deter our intrepid leader. Di ran Zoom Forums and picnics in the Botanical Gardens to keep people in touch. During this time Di also launched the Friday Environment Forum Newsletter which continues.

Under Di’s leadership, the Forum has become an environmental education hub, attracting many members of the community as well as visitors to the region. Many young people have attended the Forum and been inspired to take an active interest in their environment. Audiences have grown to an average of 60/70 and even reached 130. You

Fit-out underway: Noosa

One of Australia’s leading private hospital operators, Cura Day Hospitals Group (Cura), has announced plans to develop its 38th hospital in Australia, a purpose built facility within the existing Noosa Health Precinct on Hofmann Road, Noosa.

Cura Day Hospitals Group chief executive officer Peter Freeleagus said the Noosa Day Hospital would provide high-quality day surgery services for patients across the Sunshine Coast region and beyond.

“This is our latest addition to Cura’s national network of 38 hospitals and will be our third Day Hospital on the Sunshine Coast in addition to our well established local hospitals including Sunshine Coast Day Surgery at Maroochydore and Kawana Private Hospital.

“The new multidisciplinary hospital will feature three state-of-the-art operating theatres which are equipped with the latest surgical technology and supported by modern recovery and patient care areas.

can learn more about the Friday Environment Forum at noosaparks.org.au

We are all fortunate that Di has handed the baton to Lyn Graham, who has become the new Team Leader.

Di will be greatly missed. Her contribution to the community has been immeasurable and her legacy will remain. We wish her and Doug well and hope to see them in the audience from time to time.

Our thanks go again to Sandy, for recognizing Di’s achievements and adding a special note to our farewell lunch.

Day Hospital to open in 2026

ensure ease of access for patients, staff, doctors and suppliers,” he added.

Mr Freeleagus said Noosa Day Hospital has been developed in close consultation with surgeons to ensure it meets the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and comfort for patients, doctors and staff.

“We are really excited to have found this space within the Noosa Health Precinct build-

“Our services will support a broad range of surgical specialties including Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Breast Surgery,” he said.

ing. This new hospital reflects Cura’s ongoing commitment to investing in sustainable, highquality hospitals in areas of growing demand.

“To be located in a growing health and commercial hub in one of Australia’s most popular destinations is vitally important for our business. As well as exceptional care, the hospital will offer ample free parking, a patient drop-off zone, and dedicated ambulance bays which will

The hospital is expected to generate approximately 60 new jobs across clinical, administrative, and support roles. Surgeons and staff interested in opportunities at Noosa Day Hospital are encouraged to contact Kaylene Elliott, National Hospitals Operations Manager at kelliott@curagroup.com.au.

The Hospital fit-out is set to begin in the coming weeks and is scheduled to open in mid 2026.

Noosa Day Hospital is set to open in 2026 on Hofmann Road, Noosa. (Supplied)

Cura Day Hospitals Group chief executive officer Peter Freeleagus. (Supplied)

Di and Doug Shun-Wah with Noosa MP Sandy Bolton. (Supplied)

Di and Doug Shun-Wah at their farewell lunch. (Supplied)

Nats backing O’Brien’s view

By Arthur Gorrie

The National Party future of Gympie’s Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien is no longer under an emissions cloud after his colleagues voted unanimously on Sunday to pursue an emissions reduction plan that does not include net zero by 2050 and does not rely on renewables.

The meeting of Nationals MPs in Canberra endorsed a “technology agnostic” pursuit of reduced emissions, including High Efficiency Low Emissions coal technology which uses higher temperature and higher pressure steam, using less coal.

Party leader David Littleproud asked Australians and their media to “open your minds,” saying the current Government’s pursuit of net zero by reliance on renewables and storage was costing jobs and hurting consumers, while also destroying farmland and natural habitat.

He said the party was committed to preserving jobs and providing cheap power, as well as reducing emissions, asking people to “open your minds to a better and cheaper way to achieve it.”

He said the proposal for nuclear reactors was at sites (including in the South Burnett) where they would use existing water allocations and existing powerlines.

“The National Party will stand up for Australians who have trouble paying their energy bills and losing jobs in heavy industry.”

He said environmental groups were lying by attacking farmers for allegedly clearing remnant vegetation, when it was regrowth.

Mr O’Brien said he was happy with the result.

“I moved the motion at the National Party federal council to instruct MPs to abandon net zero and only one or two out of more than 100 voted against it.

“Obviously there is a lot of detail, but we’re in a better position now.

“It’s difficult to unscramble Labor’s egg.

“We’re going to structure things so there is a level playing field and we’re looking at putting coal and gas into the Capacity Investment Scheme.

“We want cheap reliable electricity,” he said, arguing it was possible to do this while still caring for the environment.

Solar panels and transmissions lines were headed towards occupying an area “three times the size of Tasmania.”

“We were promised electricity $275 a year cheaper - that hasn’t eventuated and nor have promises of prosperity and jobs.

“We’re in the business of putting Australia first and not the UN,” he said.

Mr O’Brien said his stance had received overwhelming social media support in Wide Bay.

Mr Littleproud said the party would tie Australia to the actual performance of other advanced economies, and not try to get ahead of them, nor lag behind.

Questioned closely on national television recently, Mr O’Brien agreed that he would probably have no option but to resign from the Nationals if the party did not ditch net zero by 2050.

“It would not be the party I joined,” he said.

As reported in Gympie Today’s 24 October edition, Mr O’Brien said the 2050 target was unachievable and went against his principles of smaller government and individual freedom.

Both Mr Littleproud and Mr O’Brien have previously voted against net zero.

The Nationals’ meeting came after an apparently inconclusive Liberal Party meeting last week.

Illegal campfire doused

By Gabriel Laidler-Burns

What started as an illegal campfire led to a grass fire that quickly took hold up the Dunes at the Teewah Campgrounds on Sunday 26 October.

The Teewah Fire Brigade attended and was joined by Noosa North Shore Brigade and QPWS crews.

What turned out to be an all day effort had the Teewah brigade thankful that air support came through to try and stop the fire from travelling over the dune system.

“Hot, windy, dry conditions were challenging but great to work alongside our local crews,“ said the Teewah Rural Fire Brigade.

“The cracking evening storm brought the rain we desperately needed.“

Carry-on baggage embraces new meaning with pet trial

If you’ve ever tried explaining to your dog why they can’t come on holidays, you’ll know the look: that sad, soulful “but I’m family” stare. Well, good news! Things are changing, with Virgin Australia now trialling pets on flights between Maroochydore and Melbourne.

It’s about time - the final frontier for pets in Australia. Europe and the USA have been ahead of us for years when it comes to pet-friendly air travel. With pets considered valued members of the family, it’s no surprise people want to bring them along for the ride. And honestly, figuring out what to do with the family pet can be one of the biggest barriers to taking a holiday, not to mention that boarding kennels don’t come cheap. There is a small catch though. Only dogs or cats under 8kg can travel in the cabin and they’ll need to fit in a specified carrier that slides under the seat in front of you. So, if you had it in your mind that Rex would be riding shotgun on the seat next to you, that just ain’t happening.

You don’t get much dog for 8kg, so it’s limited to the small breeds like terriers, Chihuahuas and the like. While my own kelpie is twice the weight and will need to remain with her paws on the ground, it’s perfect for her little Jack Russell friends next door, Curly and Spots, who could well find themselves on a trip down to Melbourne.

And of course, what more could the dogs of Melbourne be dreaming about right now than a trip to the Sunshine Coast! Here they will find that the Sunshine Coast is one of the most pet-friendly destinations in Australia, with so many petfriendly accommodation options for them

For anyone worried about planes being overrun with pets, no need to stress, as the trial is capped at four pets per flight and runs until January 30, 2026. So, here’s to the dawning of a new travel era — where ‘carry-on’ might just mean a pug!

fire quickly took up the Dunes

Llew O’Brien. (510021)

Sports forum supports clubs

Noosa Council’s Sport and Active Lifestyles team will host the Noosa Sports Club Forum on Monday 10 November, bringing together local sports club representatives and Council staff for an evening of networking, learning, and collaboration.

The forum will feature Michelle Hemley, a leading consultant in sport development, coaching, wellbeing, and leadership.

Michelle will lead a thought-provoking session exploring some of the key themes and practical solutions grassroots organisations can implement to attract, engage and retain members in today’s environment.

“Modern sport has different needs to days gone by and community sport needs to adapt,” wMs Hemley said, who is High Performance Coach Adviser at QAS and co-owner of a gym which hosts school, club and youth athlete development programs.

Kylie Rixon from The Hopkins Centre at Griffith University will also present on the night, sharing insights from her current research on concussion (also known as mild traumatic brain injury). Her work explores the use of mobile and web-based app technology to better understand and manage concussion in sport.

Representatives from Game Plan - the Australian Sports Commission, and Blue Card Services, will also be in attendance to provide valuable updates and resources.

Council’s Shezi Mobarak said the event was an

opportunity for local sports club representatives to connect with peers and gain valuable insights to support their clubs’ continued growth and success.

“Our Sport and Active Lifestyles team looks forward to catching up with representatives of

Event details:

• WHEN - Monday, 10 November 2025

• TIME - Arrive from 5:15pm for a 5:30pm start (concludes at 7:30pm)

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This is a free event. Finger food provided, please register your attendance for catering: https://bit.ly/4nUkXeq

Always watching: Motorcyclist pops wheelie, blows licence

Police have fined and suspended the licence of a man after he performed a wheelie, not realising a police officer was nearby on 20 October.

During proactive patrols of the area, an officer from Moreton North Highway Patrol witnessed two motorbikes, riding in convoy, allegedly speeding on the northbound lanes of the Bruce Highway in Tanawha.

One of the motorbikes, a Yamaha YZF-R7 LA, then performed a wheelie before being intercepted by police.

The driver of the Yamaha, a 22-year-old Carters Ridge man, was allegedly detected travelling 155 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.

He was issued with nine demerit points and $3008 worth of traffic infringement notices (TINs) including drive defective vehicle that does not comply with vehicle standards, fail to attach

number plate(s) in a way that complies with regulation, driver not have proper control of vehicle,

and exceed speed limit in speed zone by more than 40km/h.

The man also received a six-month licence suspension.

A 23-year-old Bli Bli man, riding a Kawasaki Ninja 650R, was also deleted allegedly traveling 155 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.

He was issued with nine demerit points and $2085 worth of traffic infringement notices (TINs) including drive defective vehicle that does not comply with vehicle standards and exceed speed limit in speed zone by more than 40km/h.

The man also received a six-month licence suspension.

Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant Shane Panoho said this poor driver behaviour was concerning.

“We continue to see irresponsible and danger-

Man charged with dangerous driving

Police have charged a man for dangerous driving and drink driving, the man producing a blood alcohol level of 0.205, following a traffic crash in Kybong on Friday 31 October.

About 5.40pm, police alleged a Toyota Landcruiser driving on Cooroy Gympie Road (Old Bruce Highway), near Keefton Road, had collided with a Mitsubishi Triton and a Toyota

Corolla travelling in the opposite direction.

The driver of Mitsubishi Triton, a 56-yearold Carters Ridge woman, received minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

The driver of Toyota Corolla, a 38-year-old Cooran man, was not physically injured.

The driver of Toyota Landcruiser, a 40-yearold Glenwood man returned a positive roadside breath test.

He has been charged with driving a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor (0.205), dangerous operation of a vehicle and driving a motor vehicle other than as allowed under an interlock condition.

He is expected to appear before the Gympie Magistrates Court on 4 December.

ous driver behaviour across the coast, which is a contributing factor to the unacceptable loss of life for motorcycle riders this year,” Senior Sergeant Panoho said.

“Like all motorists, motorbike riders are responsible for their own safety, and performing stunts like this and driving at high speed puts them at great risk of being involved in a crash that causes serious injury or death to themselves or other road users.

“Motorbike riders are overrepresented in the 257 lives lost on the roads this year.

“The trajectory cannot continue.

“I urge all motorbike riders to consider the consequences of their choices on the road and make their safety their top priority.”

accident. (QPS)

Police have fined and suspended the licence of a man after he allegedly performed a wheelie. (QPS)

Noosa’s many local sports clubs on the night,” Ms Mobarak said.

WHERE

Noosa Pirates Rugby League Club –Noosa District Sports Complex, 31 Butler Street, Tewantin QLD 4565

Noosa Pirates 2025 A grade team. (Supplied)

Step inside future of living

This weekend, local residents have a rare opportunity to experience what the future of home design feels like - literally.

H4 Living, one of Australia’s leading Passivhaus design and construction specialists, is opening the doors to three of its latest highperformance homes as part of the International Passivhaus Open Days.

For those unfamiliar with the term, Passivhaus (or Passive House) is a globally recognised building standard that focuses on energy efficiency, comfort, and health. It’s not a style - it’s a science. Every element of a Passivhaus home, from insulation to windows, ventilation, and airtightness, is designed to maintain stable indoor temperatures year-round while drastically reducing energy use. The result? Homes that are cool in summer, warm in winter, whisper-quiet, and filled with fresh, filtered air - all while using up to 90 per cent less energy than a typical build.

H4 Living has been at the forefront of this movement in Australia, combining contemporary design with the technical precision required to meet the Passivhaus standard. Founded in South East Queensland, H4 Living has delivered projects across Queensland and New South Wales, proving that sustainability and luxury can go hand in hand.

“Our goal has always been to bring the worlds best standards to local homes. Being energy efficient and healthy better doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style or comfort,” says H4 Living director Tiago Guerreiro.

These homes are designed to last for generations - they’re healthier to live in, cheaper to run, and far more comfortable in every season.”

The featured Noosa Heads duplex, open for tours on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November, is a perfect example of that philosophy in action.

Behind its elegant façade lies a meticulously detailed structure — high-performance windows, continuous insulation, and advanced ventilation systems - all working together to cre-

ate a home that breathes naturally and performs exceptionally.

Visitors who attend the open homes will not only see the craftsmanship firsthand but also feel the difference as soon as they walk inside.

“You can talk about energy ratings all day, but the best way to understand Passivhaus is to experience it,” says Tiago. “People often walk in and immediately notice how quiet and comfort-

able it is — it’s a completely different feeling.”

The open homes are part of a global initiative where certified and under-construction Passivhaus buildings around the world open their doors to the public. It’s a chance for anyone — homeowners, designers, builders, or the simply curious — to see what the next generation of sustainable living looks like.

If you’ve ever wondered how a home can stay

Passivhaus (or Passive House) is a globally recognised building standard that focuses on energy efficiency, comfort, and health. It’s not a style - it’s a science.

naturally comfortable without air-conditioning, or how design and science can create true living harmony, this is your chance to find out. Spaces are limited, so registrations are essential.

Visit h4living.com.au/international-passivhausopen-day to reserve your spot and experience the future of living - today.

H4 Living is one of Australia’s leading Passivhaus design and construction specialists. (Supplied)

H4 Living will open the doors to three of its latest high-performance homes as part of the International Passivhaus Open Days.

Revealing the light within

Fifteen graduating students will take the stage to share the stories of their year-long adventures in pursuit of a question, a vision, or a goal of their own making.

That is the final task awaiting the Class 12 students of Noosa Pengari Steiner School on Friday 14 November and Saturday 15 November, as they present their Independent Research Projects — the culmination of a year of inquiry, creativity, and personal growth.

The Independent Research Project is the culminating task of Class 12 at Noosa Pengari Steiner School and a cornerstone of the Steiner approach to “education for freedom.” Throughout the year, each student designs and carries out a major project that integrates intellectual, practical, artistic, and reflective elements. They are guided by a mentor with expertise in their chosen field and supported by a school supervisor — but the direction, motivation, and meaning of the work come from within.

Each student has spent the year pursuing a self-chosen project that combines intellectual, practical, and creative exploration. The range of projects includes an album of original songs, a bilingual children’s book, and a designer wedding gown transformed into a homage to New Zealand wildflowers. Past years have featured ventures such as a wellbeing magazine focused on mental health and body image, and an ecological study testing the viability of livestock grazing as an alternative method of vegetation management.

For the students, it is a powerful rite of passage — a threshold between adolescence and adulthood. To stand before one’s community and say Here I am is an act of courage and self-realisation. For the audience, it is an inspiring and deeply human experience: a window into the boundless creativity and determination of young people stepping into their futures with purpose and open hearts.

The project is a compulsory component of the Certificate of Steiner Education, a fully accredited senior school qualification that provides pathways to tertiary study and vocational training.

12 students will share their year long journeys of

Independent Research Projects are described by project co-ordinator Simon Oats as a ‘rite of passage’ for students.

Project co-ordinator Simon Oats describes it as “a rite of passage — a chance for students to experience what it means to bring something original into the world through their own initiative and effort, developing independence, creativity, and resilience along the way.”

As one of the most anticipated events of the school year, the presentations are open to the broader community. Visitors are warmly invited to witness this vibrant celebration of youthful initiative, artistry, and purpose.

Noosa Pengari Class 12 Independent Research Project Presentations Friday 14 November, 5.15pm – 7.30pm and Saturday 15 November, 8.15am – 5pm at Noosa Pengari Steiner School Hall, 86 Nyell Road, Doonan.

Students will present their self-chosen projects that combine intellectual, practical and creative exploration. (Supplied)

The Independent Research Project is the culminating task of Class 12 at Noosa Pengari Steiner School.

Class

discovery on 14 and 15 November.

Go car free Noosa - a wrap

In the week leading up to World Car Free Day on 22 September Noosa residents and visitors pledged to swap out at least one car trip, together saving over 5000 kilometres of car travel and putting about 1 tonne less of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Going by bike or bus were the most popular alternatives with a few choosing to scooter, carpool or enjoy the Noosa Ferry. This inaugural #GoCarFreeNoosa was organised by Zero Emissions Noosa, with support from the Noosa Council, Tourism Noosa and the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation. Thanks also to Noosa Ferry and Noosa ecoTekk for generously donating prizes.

22-month-old Charlie and his mum and dad, Nicky and Ben, were the major prize winners of this year’s competition to promote alternative travel. The family are Brisbanites who make regular trips to Noosa and the Sunshine Coast. “Charlie’s grown up on the beaches of Noosa. His first swim in the ocean was on Noosa Beach quickly followed by a lovely beach nap. We’ve walked the National Park together many times and explored the stunning beauty that is Tea Tree Bay Beach.”

Nicky and Ben made the decision to go completely car free in 2022. As Nicky explains, “We save thousands each year on car rego, insurance, petrol, parking, and servicing. It all adds up. We now spend less than $100 per month on transport.”

They also value the healthier lifestyle and the lack of stress, not having to worry about traffic congestion or circling to find a car park. Other changes in their lifestyle include a slower pace of life, getting to know their neighbours and neighbourhood better and doing small, local shops. And of course, it’s better for the planet. “We’re shrinking our footprint. We feel proud knowing our choices help create cleaner air for our kids.”

Their transport fleet now includes buses, scoot-

ers, trains, rideshares or walking. “We live more seasonally. We feel the rain, the crisp winter mornings, the scorching summer sun. Life has texture when you’re not sealed off behind glass.” They also believe that by going car free Charlie will learn more independence and skills – navigating buses, trains and footpaths teaches confidence, problemsolving, and street smarts from a young age.

“We’re really excited about the level of engagement from locals and tourists to the idea of going car free.” says Zero Emissions Noosa event

NOTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION OF PRELIMINARY DOCUMENTATION

Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storge (PHES) ProjectExploratory Works (EPBC Ref: 2023/09461)

The following notice is published pursuant to section 95B(2) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

Queensland Hydro Pty Ltd proposes to undertake the Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storge (PHES) Project – Exploratory Works (EPBC Ref: 2023/09461) at Lake Borumba and surrounding areas located in between Imbil and Jimna.

The Borumba PHES Project –Exploratory Works was determined to be a controlled action under the EPBC Act, with assessment by Preliminary Documentation, due to potential significant impacts on matters of national environmental significance. The controlling provisions are listed threatened species and communities (Sections 18 and 18A, of the EPBC Act).

The draft Preliminary Documentation for the action was published and public comments were sought between 14 February to 14 March 2025 inclusive. A total of 115 public comments submissions were received. The public comment period is now closed.

A copy of the final Preliminary Documentation and the Public Comment Response Document that provides responses to the submissions received, is available for public viewing for a period of 10 business days from 10 November 2025 to 21 November 2025. The documents will be available at the following locations:

• Imbil Library, 123-125 Yabba Road, Imbil QLD 4570

• Kilcoy Library, 15 Kennedy Street, Kilcoy QLD 4515

• State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Brisbane QLD 4101

• Queensland Hydro office, 6 Imbil Island Road, Imbil QLD 4570

An electronic version of the documentation and public response document may be viewed or downloaded from https://qldhydro.com.au/projects/borumba

For further information, or if you require support to access the documentation, please contact the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project team on 1800 433 939 or by email at borumba@qldhydro.com.au

organiser, Jenny Clement. “We had so much positive feedback from people we spoke to, especially around Hastings Street.”

“We know going car free is not easy, especially if you live in areas with limited public transport options. Change has to come from government and council to improve transport services and walking and cycling infrastructure, and events like World Car Free Day can create awareness and show there is demand.”

“Next year we promise to be bigger and bold-

er. Building on our experience this year, we aim to work with Council and other community groups and businesses to demonstrate what is possible.”

If you would like to follow Charlie, Nicky and Ben’s car free lifestyle on Instagram follow them @charliehateshiscarseat.

And to get involved locally to promote sustainable transport in Noosa, check out www.zeroemissionsnoosa.com.au or email info@zeroemissionsnoosa.com

Oly Homes wins award

Sunshine Coast-based builder Oly Homes has added another accolade to its growing list of achievements, taking home the 2025 Master Builders Queensland Award for Prefabricated and Modular Housing at a gala ceremony on the Gold Coast last weekend.

The award recognises Oly Homes’ impressive Thursday Island project, which involved constructing eight modular homes at its Sunshine Coast factory under controlled conditions before transporting them more than 1700 kilometres to their final destination.

General manager of Oly Homes, Steven Nousala said successfully delivering the project shows how modular construction can deliver high-quality, architecturally designed homes in remote and challenging locations.

“This award is one of Queensland’s highest industry honours and celebrates the teamwork, innovation and care that go into every Oly Home. We were thrilled to be chosen as the award winner at a regional level earlier this year and to take out the state title makes this recognition especially meaningful for my team and I.“

“Our team faced significant logistical challenges, including limited infrastructure, unpredictable weather, and constrained transport access, despite this, all of the homes were delivered on time to deliver much needed

housing for the local community.

“Each home was carefully designed for the local Thursday Island climate using passive design principles to improve ventilation and energy efficiency. We also constructed two fully accessible units in order to meet the needs of residents with disabilities or mobility impairments.

“This award is significant recognition for our growing business as it highlights how modular homes can be an important and cost effective solution to housing supply in metropolitan, regional and remote communities. We are not just delivering houses, these homes will have a positive and lasting community impact which will benefit generations of Thursday Islanders for years to come,” Steve said.

Oly Homes also took out two awards in the Steel Frame project and Modular and Prefabricated Housing category for the Thursday Island project at the HIA Cairns ceremony last Friday night.

The Thursday Island project was delivered in partnership with the Queensland Synod of the Uniting Church Australia and the Queensland Government’s Housing Investment Fund which addressed a critical housing shortage in one of Queensland’s most remote communities.

Debbie Bennett, Reid Thornton, Steven Nousala, Kate Ebbstein, and Matt Donald. (Supplied)

Nicky, Ben and Charlie are GoCarFreeNoosa winners. (Supplied)

Wisdom of hindsight

Way back when dear Noosa was a one-horse town, lots of us tried to bolster economic down times by urging that poor horse to propagate. Now some of us very much wish we hadn’t. Take events: in the early ‘80s we helped the crowd putting on this strange thing called a triathlon. In a couple of years it became very healthy, creating so much noise on an early November morning that people started talking about decibels. Forty-plus years later it has spawned so many side events soon it will be encroaching on Christmas. And there we were, happily believing Council was promising to reduce the duration of and number of what we politely term “events”.

Susie Osmaston Noosa Heads

Have your say on development

Noosa Council has invited residents to have their say on a proposed development of multiple dwellings - affordable rental premises (of 25 small dwelling) proposed for 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy. Approval is sought for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for application reference number MCU25/0118.

Residents can make a submission from 3 to 24 November. Send submissions to Noosa Council, PO Box 141, Tewantin, QLD, 4565 or email mail@ noosa.qld.gov.au

For further information or to view a copy of the application, contact Noosa Council, noosa.qld. gov.au or phone 5329 6500.

Pat Spicer, Cooroy

Active Street Project

I refer to the well-crafted, knowledgeable letter from Shane Mohr published on 10 October.

The Active Street Project information session which I attended at Peregian Beach House was hijacked by one person who was blindly opposed to the concept. Unfortunately, this cut into time available for the council staffer to provide detailed information and certainly limited any open discussion.

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As a cyclist I was supportive of the concept but had reservations about how it would be accepted by motorists.

Shane’s letter rekindled my question of “is it feasible for Lorikeet Drive from Jabiru to Oriole to be one way heading south and Oriole Ave from Lorikeet to Jabiru heading north to be one-way“. This should address Shane’s concern of rat-running be less expensive, provide more parking and enable ample road reserve space for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.

Ron Gooch, Peregian Beach

His and her tax mystery

Nothing sexy about this sticky tax web. Who’d have thought tax could potentially be an issue for the Sex Discrimination Commissioner? I know many politicians and bureaucrats struggle to define what “female” actually means these days, with some states only require a tick on an application form to officially change one’s

gender regardless of biological block and tackle. But what could that possibly have to do with tax?

The question arose last week when I received a letter from the Queensland Treasury’s Revenue Department, informing me that, following the latest unimproved land valuation on our coastal property, I could now be liable for land tax as of 30 June 2025. Even if it was my principal place of residence I would have to register and submit a formal application to verify this within a relatively short time or I might be assessed on my half of the property’s value.

Wind the clock back a couple of weeks and my wife received a letter from the same department also informing her that her share of the property had exceeded the lower limit for land tax. But there was a difference: she was exempted from the requirement to take any further action!

To provide some historical context, my wife and I have jointly owned a number of investment

properties, these were all subject to capital gains tax based on 50 per cent of the profits, and they were all sold before we moved to the beautiful Sunshine Coast 12 years ago. We have lived here in our jointly owned home ever since, have never rented out the property or used it for business purposes.

Land tax had never been on my radar, so my first thought was that this could be some extra money making scheme introduced by an earlier Labor state government — Wayne Goss, Peter Beattie, Anna Bligh or Anastacia Palaszczuk maybe. But nope, a quick search showed it was actually introduced way back in 1915.

And what a money-spinner it is proving to be in modern times with rapidly increasing land values and a scale of non-indexed tax rates that kick in at a relatively low level of $600,000 and rise rapidly after that. Judge for yourself from this table provided by the Queensland Revenue Office:

Cows at Cootharaba, by Leanne Airey. If you have a Lenscape please email it to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

$500 + (1 cent × $80,000 excess) = $500 + $800

Tax

Example 2: Total taxable value of $6,400,000

Tax band is $5,000,000–$9,999,999

Tax calculation = $62,500 + (1.75 cents × $1,400,000 excess) = $62,500 + $24,500

Tax payable = $87,000

Whew! All that is, of course, on top of council rates and separate water charges.

I think a majority of properties in our local government area would now be caught in the potential tax net, with numerous owners having to declare their status or pay up. Some home sales here in recent years have exceeded $30 million, so the land value would be well up in the list and many would include absentee owners.

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is just one organisation aware of the widening web, issuing a media release last year which included the following:

Astonishing new data from the ABS has laid bare the Queensland Government’s bumper bounty from property tax revenue over FY23, all while the State endures a housing crisis.

The data, which excludes coal royalties, shows stamp duty now accounts for 25 per cent of the tax base for the State Government compared to 20 per cent 10 years ago.

Additionally, property taxes (stamp duty and land tax) have risen by 133 per cent (more than doubled) over the past 10 years, equating to an additional $4.2 billion per year.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said that, given the steep upshoot in property values in the Sunshine State, it is time to reset reasonable property-tax parameters.

“Over the past five years, Queensland has recorded the highest growth in property taxes of any state,” Ms Mercorella said. “Even with Victoria increasing taxes on property such as windfall gains tax in that period, Queensland is still taking the cake for escalating tax take.

“Despite record revenue and announcements relating to housing, it’s insulting and ironic that very little is being reinvested back into building social housing – with only 56 completed last year,

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the lowest on record and the lowest of any state.”

Ms Mercorella said Queensland’s property taxes may be aimed at home buyers and property investors but, make no mistake, they have a flowon impact on everyone and the economy…

“The REIQ continues to call for the indexation of land tax – the threshold has been set at $600,000 since 2007,” she said, “so it’s well overdue to readjust the value at which land tax applies.”

All other states have similar land taxes, some (such as Victoria) may be worse, some better, with only the Northern Territory being exempt.

I have since filled out and submitted the required form declaring my main-residence status, so hopefully I will enjoy the same exemption as my wife. But the reason for the contrasting treatment for a male and female co-owner remains a mystery which only someone with the bureaucratic skill of Yes Minister’s Sir Humphrey Appleby might be able to explain. But I won’t be ticking any sex change form any time soon.

John Mikkelsen, Noosa

Preserving our Regional Voice

The refrain goes that you ‘don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone’.

But we do know what we’ve got with the ongoing benefits from having a strong, independent regional media looking out for our interests across town and country.

Noosa Today is at risk of not being there at all if the AI tech giants have their way by implementing a death by a thousand cuts strategy.

The big corporations are exploiting legal loopholes and slow-moving domestic regulators, who are addressing yesterday’s problems rather than the immediate challenges.

Recently in Noosa Today, Damian Morgan, president of Country Press Australia, warned that the AI corporate invaders are treating regional Australians with contempt by acting as though they are above the law while undermining our home-grown value of a fair go.

It’s hardly a fair go when the toil of hardworking local journalists compiling the news

from scratch is stolen by soulless bots and sold as theirs by the corporate masterminds.

While it’s great that Damian is standing up for Australian values and regional businesses and employment, we have to be careful of thinking she’ll be right mate before it’s too late.

Our grassroots democracy and freedom are built on being given authentic independent information from our local publications.

The price of that freedom is eternal vigilance, and as we have seen before with the global tech giants, it’s only 95 per cent of them that give the rest a bad name.

Damian is a regional hero in identifying the urgency of the threat.

We still need to find a national champion within the government to follow up on its good work in constraining some of the earlier excesses of the tech giants, who are coming back greedy for more insidious AI pickings.

Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs

Storm approaching Peregian Beach on Friday 31 October. (Rob Maccoll)

The Guide

MAIGRET

ABC TV, Friday, 8.35pm

Whether your memories of fictional French detective Jules Maigret feature Richard Harris, Michael Gambon, Gérard Depardieu or even Rowan Atkinson, this modern British adaptation offers an enticing update for Georges Simenon’s iconic character. This time, Benjamin Wainwright (pictured, Belgravia:TheNextChapter) brings a deadpan sense of humour to his Maigret, a relatively young chief inspector who prefers not to play by the rules of the Parisian police. In Friday’s premiere, he’s tasked with investigating a series of bank robberies, but instead is drawn to the murder that his colleague Foulon (Jack Deam) is working on. He decides to juggle both cases, racing to solve them before he gets himself fired.

Friday, November 7

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (R) 11.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 2.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The Adriatic Sea. (PGaw) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Cancer Killers. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGaw, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 QI. (PGals, R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis supercharges veggie soil.

8.35 Maigret. (Premiere, M) Maigret must choose between his sense of justice and his career when a burglar is found murdered.

9.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

10.00 Crime Night! (PG, R)

10.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Silent Witness. (Mad, R)

12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Why Cities Flood. (PGa)

8.30 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. (PG, R) Nick Knowles explores Death Valley.

9.25 Ancient Builders Of The Amazon. (PG, R) A look at the Amazon’s ancient civilisations.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Sisi. (Mansv, R)

11.55 Rogue Heroes. (Mlv, R) 2.05 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 3.00 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

HONG KONG GOURMET WITH JUSTINE SCHOFIELD

SBS Food, Sunday, 8pm

Home to an eclectic mix of individuals and cultures from all over the planet, Hong Kong is a truly global city, with the culinary scene to match. The latest destination for MasterChefAustraliaalum Justine Schofield (pictured) has everything from iconic street food at night markets, timeless cafes where East meets West, Michelin-starred eateries and traditional Cantonese dining. It’s lucky this one is airing after dinnertime – it’s not one to watch on an empty stomach. Schofield begins her adventure with sizzling seafood stir-fries at a legendary diapaidong(open-air street food stall) before yum cha at Man Wah and a visit to Ozone, the highest rooftop bar in the world.

ANNABEL CRABB’S CIVIC DUTY

ABC TV, Monday, 8.30pm

Every three years, Australians make their way to the local primary school, church or community centre to line up, number a couple of slips of paper and scoff down a sausage in bread – civic duty done. But there’s a lot more to our democracy than what goes down on election day. In this informative threepart series, Annabel Crabb (pictured) explores the more unique aspects of our electoral system, with help from politicians, experts, journalists and even some former PMs. In Monday’s premiere, “Fairness”, Crabb examines the preferential voting system and the distinctly Australian invention of an independent, permanent election authority. It’s more fun than it sounds.

For reigning A-League Men champions Melbourne City and premiers Auckland FC, the first three rounds of this season have almost been a warm-up for Saturday’s dynamite derbies. Each faces their fiercest rivals (Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix respectively) in an unmissable double-header. Auckland managed to top the table in their first season, coming out ahead of their neighbours in all three of their matches. While the Kiwi rivalry is just getting started, the Melbourne clash has a long and storied history, with the crowd antics almost as electric as what unfolds on the pitch. The action is live from Sky Stadium at 4pm, before Andy Harper and Robbie Thomson (both pictured) call the 50th Melbourne Derby from AAMI Park at 6.35pm.

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Cooking Up Love. (2021, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R)

6.00 Seven Local News.

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

8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Legacy. (2012, Mav, R) A top-secret government project, involving the creation of super soldiers, is threatened with exposure. Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton. 11.15 GetOn Extra.

11.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGadl, R) 12.15 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG, R) 1.15 In Plain Sight. (Madv) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 10.55 Bananas In Pyjamas. 11.10 Mister Maker Around The World. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 12.45pm Vida The Vet. 2.15 Thomas And Friends. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.55 Stan Can. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 TBA. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Late Programs.

Birdsville Or Bust: Untold Australia. 1.20 The Bee Whisperer. 2.10 A Fork In Australia. 3.10 Bamay. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Women Who Rock. 9.35 Sex Unlimited. 10.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.25 Liam Gallagher: Knebworth 22. 1.05am Letterkenny. 3.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 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 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am Escape To The Country. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (74) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Going Places. 11.55 MOVIE: Mama Africa. (2011, PG) 1.30pm

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: Crowded Continent. (PG) Presented by Sir David Attenborough.

8.40 MOVIE: The Dry. (2020, MA15+alv, R) A federal agent returns to his home town. Eric Bana, Matt Nable.

11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

9GEM (81, 92)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Pretty Little Liars. 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 Addams Family 2. (2021, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Chaos Walking. (2021, M) 11.25 Ghost Hunters. 12.25am The Vampire Diaries. 2.15 MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016, MA15+) 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 LEGO City Adventures. 4.50 Hop. 5.10 Booba. 5.30 Late Programs.

6am Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 8.05 The Movie Show. 8.35 Spitfire. (2018, PGa) 10.25 Brother’s Keeper. (2021, Malv, Kurdish, Turkish) Noon Blue Jean. (2022, Malns) 1.50 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PGav)

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

7.30 The Dog House UK. (Premiere, PGa) Breeze the American bulldog meets Charlotte. 8.30 House Hunters Australia. (R) Newlyweds must decide between inner-city Sydney and suburban North Shore for their first home. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml,

4.35 The Chaperone. (2018, PGals) 6.35 Enigma. (1982) 8.30 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+v, R) Tom Hanks. 11.40 Rendition. (2007, MA15+av) 1.55am Platoon. (1986, MA15+alv) 4.00 Long Story Short. (2021, Ml) 5.40 The Movie Show. 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Bold. 10.00 Family Feud. 10.30 Ridiculousness.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 America’s Game. 9.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 10.00 NFL Tailgate. 11.00 NFL. NFL. Week 10. Denver Broncos v Las Vegas Raiders. 2.30pm Pawn Stars. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 TBA. 8.15 Surveillance Oz. 8.45 MOVIE: Contraband. (2012, M) 11.00 MOVIE: The Chronicles Of Riddick. (2004, M) 1.30am Pawn Stars. 2.00 Surveillance Oz. 3.00 NFL. NFL. Week 9. Las Vegas Raiders v Jacksonville Jaguars. Replay.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 MOVIE: The Amazing Howard Hughes. (1977, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: Our Man In Marrakesh. (1966) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Secret Life Of The Auction House. 8.30 MOVIE: Under Siege. (1992, M) 10.40 MOVIE: Cold Sweat. (1970, M) 12.35am My Favorite Martian. 1.00 Creflo. 1.30 MOVIE: Our Man In Marrakesh. (1966) 3.30 Danger Man. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6am Shopping. 8.00

SOCCER: A-LEAGUE MEN

PICK OF THE WEEK

Saturday, November 8

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG, R) 1.30 Maigret. (M, R) 2.20 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 3.10 Last Night Of The Proms. 4.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story: It’s My Party – Kirsha Kaechele. (Final, R)

6.25 I Was Actually There: Cronulla Riots. (PG, R) Looks at the 2005 Cronulla race riots.

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

7.30 Beyond Paradise. (Final, PG) Chaos ensues at Humphrey and Martha’s wedding.

8.30 Return To Paradise. (Final, Mav, R) Mackenzie investigates when a mine owner is found dead in his locked bedsit.

9.25 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Final, MA15+l, R) Cheryl and Alice discover that in order to really challenge Rob, they will have to stop playing by the rules.

10.30 Neighbours Does Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.45pm We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. (Final) 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

1.55pm Nula. 2.25 Black Angels. 3.25 Tales From The Daly. 3.45 The First Inventors. 4.35 Homesteads. 5.05 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 6.05 Amplify. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Friday The 13th. (1980, MA15+) 10.10 MOVIE: Under The Cherry Moon. (1986, M) 11.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.55 Travel Quest. (R) 11.55 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 5. Sydney Olympic FC v Moreton City Excelsior FC. 2.00 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 5. South Melbourne FC v Broadmeadow Magic FC. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Royal Homes: Bagshot Park. (PG) A look at the royal residence Bagshot Park.

8.25 A Year At Kylemore Abbey. Autumn descends on the estate.

9.25 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train: From Osaka To The South Of Japan. (PG, R) Takes a look at the Sanyo Shinkansen routes.

10.20 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Future. (Ma, R) 11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mv, R)

2.50 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning

Programs. 2.30pm A Fork In The Road. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Eddie Murphy: Hollywood’s Black King. 9.30 The Idea Of Australia. 10.30 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Jokes. 11.30 Snowpiercer. 1.20am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 12.35pm The Heartbreak Kid. (1993, Mls) 2.25 Spitfire. (2018, PGa) 4.15 Under The Cover Of Cloud. (2018, PGals) 5.55 Thirteen Days. (2000, PGal) 8.30 Six Minutes To Midnight. (2020, Mav) 10.20 Bang Gang (A Modern Love Story) (2015, MA15+adlns, French) 12.10am Late Programs.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 Horse Racing. Five Diamonds Ladies Day and Charity Raceday. 4.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Presented by Chrissie Swan.

8.00 MOVIE: Independence Day. (1996, Mv, R) The US president and his motley group of allies battle to save Earth from an armada of attacking aliens. Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum.

11.00 MOVIE: 65. (2023, Mv, R) An astronaut crash lands on prehistoric Earth. Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt.

1.00 In Plain Sight. (Madv)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Animal Rescue. Noon Hornby: A Model Empire. 2.00 Better Homes. 4.30 Harry’s Practice. 5.00 Hornby: A Model Empire. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30am The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Animal Rescue. 2.30 Creek To Coast. 3.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Dipper’s Destinations. 2.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Finals Week 1. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Finals Series. 8.15 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Far From Home. (2019, M) 10.55 MOVIE: The Man From Toronto. (2022, M) 1.15am Late Programs.

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

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Stakes Day. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) The team checks out Hong Kong.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Speed 2: Cruise Control. (1997, Mv, R) A woman and her policeman boyfriend’s romantic cruise is interrupted when a computer genius disables the ship. Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric.

9.55 MOVIE: Exit Wounds. (2001, MA15+lv, R) A Detroit cop encounters corruption. Steven Seagal, Isaiah Washington. 11.50 Next Stop. (R)

12.20 Rugby League. Ashes Tour. Third Test. England v Australia.

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)

6am Morning

Programs. 12.30pm MOVIE: Turned Out Nice Again. (1941) 2.10 MOVIE: The Brigand Of Kandahar. (1965, PG) 3.50 MOVIE: Fire Over Africa. (1954) 5.30 MOVIE: Foreign Intrigue. (1956, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2015, PG) 9.55 MOVIE: Bank Of Dave. (2023, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Soccer. English Premier League. Nottingham Forest v Manchester United. Replay. 4.00 Hot Wheels. (Final) 5.00 Young Sheldon. 5.25 MOVIE: DC League Of Super-Pets. (2022, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug. (2013, M) 11.10 The Winter King. 12.15am Love Island Games. 2.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGls, R) 12.00 How Did They Fix That? (Premiere) 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.30 The Yes Experiment. (PG) 2.00 Charming China. 2.30 Buy To Build. 3.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) A woman with too many items wants to sell her house. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Ml, R) Multiple crews, including police and fire, are dispatched after a suicidal patient phones in a bomb threat. 9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 11.15 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) Ada and Aurora rush to stop Marian. 12.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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Sunday, November 9

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PGns, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 3.00 APAC Weekly. 3.30 PBS Washington Week. 3.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 4.00 Gold Stars: The Story Of FIFA World Cups. (Premiere) 5.10 Freedom Is A Verb. (PG) 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGaw, R)

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. Nine artists compete to create celebrity portraits.

8.50 The Forsytes. (Premiere, PG) Looks at the lives of a wealthy late Victorian family.

9.45 MOVIE: Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994, Mals, R) Drag queens travel across the Australian desert. Guy Pearce. 11.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.55 Rage Closer. (R) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (R) 3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Super Monsters. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Octonauts And The Amazon Adventure. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.05 Crongton. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Abbott Elementary. 10.00 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 1pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. WAC v Bourke Warriors. Replay. 2.00 Finding Place. 2.30

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 JFK: One Day In America: Manhunt. (M)

8.25 The Castle: Rebuilding History. Looks at the rejuvenation project of Norwich Castle. 9.45 Watergate High Crimes In The White House. (Mas, R) 11.25 Ancient Superstructures. (R)

12.25 MOVIE: The Endangered Generation? (2022, PGal, R) Laura Dern, Klaus Ackermann, Simon Angus. 2.00 Sue Perkins: Along the US-Mexico Border. (PGadlv, R) 4.15 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 2.45pm Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 AK47: The Legend Behind The Gun. 9.25 Uncanny. (Final) 10.35 The Change. 11.35 Hudson & Rex. 12.25am Forbidden History. 1.20 Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 2.10 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 12.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 1. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades. 4.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 8.30 The Girl Who Caught A Killer. (Premiere, MA15+av) Looks at the tale of Rachel Watts, who at sevenyears-old, miraculously survived being abducted, assaulted and left for dead.

11.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Thrill Kill – The Janine Balding Murder. (MA15+av, R) 12.30 MOVIE: Secrets By The Shore. (2022, Mav, R) Christina DeRosa. 2.30 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. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Marlow Murder Club. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 11.30 Heathrow. Midnight Harry’s Practice. 12.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 TBA. 4.00 Cricket. WBBL. Thunder v Hurricanes. 7.30 Cricket. WBBL. Scorchers v Sixers. 11.00 Border Security. Midnight Blokesworld. 12.30

6.00 Weekend Today. 9.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 10.00 Rugby League. 2026 Men’s World Cup Qualifier. Cook Islands v South Africa. 12.30 Rugby League. Women’s Pacific C’ships. Final. 2.30 Rugby League. Men’s Pacific C’ships. Final. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 My Way.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGas) 8.20 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.20 9News Late.

9.50 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Bianca Devins. (MA15+al) A woman in upstate New York is murdered. 10.50 Mobsters. (Madv) 11.45 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Mlv, R) 12.35 World’s Greatest Journeys. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Getaway. Noon MOVIE: Carry On Cruising. (1962) 1.55 MOVIE: Angels One Five. (1952) 3.50 MOVIE: Ice Cold In Alex. (1958, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, M) 10.45 Major Crimes. 11.45 MOVIE: Sweeney! (1977, M) 1.45am MOVIE: Angels One Five. (1952) 3.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 The Chef’s Garden. 10.00 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.30 10 Minute Kitchen. (R) 11.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 12.00 The Dog Academy. (PGa, R) 1.00 Wheel Of Fortune. (R) 1.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 8. Adelaide 36ers v Perth Wildcats. 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Big Brother Australia. (Return, PGalns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.30 Ghosts Australia. (Ms) Kate’s renovation plans are derailed by a treasure hunt for Joon’s lost gold. 9.00 NCIS: Tony & Ziva. (Premiere, Mlv) With their family in danger, a couple must find out who is behind a nefarious cyber-attack. 10.00 Matlock. (PGl, R) Matty helps Olympia. 11.00 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

(2019, MA15+lv, Spanish, English, Polish) 12.45am Late Programs.

10. Atlanta Falcons v Indianapolis Colts. 4.00 NFL. NFL. Week 10. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Six Minutes To Midnight. (2020, Mav) 1.20pm The Assistant. (2019, Mal) 2.55

6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Milwaukee Mile. H’lights. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Batman Movie. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Batman. (1989, PG) 10.05 Late Programs.

YOUR NOOSA

Recyclingactivitiesforkidsandafreescreeningof‘HowtoTrain aDragon’atNoosavilleLions Parkonthe14November.

Pleasedon’tbinyourbatteries!

Urgentpleafor residentsto recycletheirlithiumbatteriesafterbinnedbattery causesfierynearmissatNoosalandfill

NearlyeverydayinQueensland someone’slifeisputindanger by abatterythat wastossedina householdbin.

Morethan300lithiumbatteryrelatedfireincidentswere reportedacrossthestate over thepastyear,including arecent ignitioninthescrapmetalpileat Noosalandfill- suspectedtohave beencausedby alithiumbattery

fromane-bike.

“Lithium-ionbatterieswhich arecommonlyfoundine-bikes, e-scooters,powertools, vapes, mobilephonesandmixed householdbatteriescanignite or explodeifthey’redamaged, improperlystoredordisposedof ingeneral wasteorscrapmetal,” NoosaCouncil WasteCoordinator PeitaOtterbachsaid.

“We’ve seenmanyincidents acrossQueenslandofbatteries sparkingfiresin wastecollection trucks,whichcauseshundredsof thousandsofdollarsdamageto these vehiclesandputsdrivers’ livesatrisk.

“Pleasedon’tputanybatteriesin yourhousehold wastebins.You canrecyclethemforfreeatany ofCouncil’swaste facilities,and

wealsohavecollectionpointsfor smallhouseholdbatteriesatour customerservicecentresandlocal libraries.

“Smallhouseholdbatteriescan alsobedroppedoffatColes, Woolworths,Aldi,Bunningsand Office Works –justlookforthe specialbinrecyclingboxes.” Visit recyclemate.com.auordownload theapp.

NewlifeforDoonellaLakeBridge

Amuch-lovedlocallandmarkis setfor amajormakeover, with Councilpreparingtoupgradethe DoonellaLakeBridgeinTewantin fromlateFebruary2026.

Builtin1968,thebridgehas servedgenerationsoflocals, carryingmorethan20,000 vehiclesdailyandprovidinga vitallinkbetweenTewantinand Noosaville.

Now, it’sgettingtheattentionit deservestoensureitremainssafe, strong,andreliablefordecadesto come.

Theupgradewillstrengthenthe bridge’sstructure,improve safety barriers,and exploreoptionsto widenitfor cyclists.

TheHilton Terraceapproachwill alsobeimprovedfor asmoother ride.

Majorremediation work, includingpilerepairsand protective encasement,will ensurethebridgehas adesign lifeof50yearsandreducefuture maintenancecosts.

NoosaCouncilDirectorof Infrastructure,Shaun Walsh,said theprojectwillsafeguard akey communityconnection.

“TheDoonellaLakeBridgeis partof everydaylifeforsomany locals,”MrWalshsaid.

“Thisupgradeisabout keeping ourcommunityconnected,safely, nowandintothefuture.”

To minimisecommunityimpact, workshave beenprogrammed tostartaftertheschoolholiday periods.

Motoristscan expectsome disruptionsandareencouraged to keepan eyeoutfortraffic managementupdates.

Theprojectisproudlyfundedby theAustralianGovernment’sSafer LocalRoadsandInfrastructure Program,inpartnershipwith NoosaCouncil.

Forupdates,visitnoosa.qld.gov. au/wip.

RackitupNoosabikeriders

We needyoutotellusthewheeldealforbikeracks

IstheresomewhereinNoosathat reallyneeds abikerack?Council iscallingonresidentstoshiftthe futureof cyclingup agearinthe shirebynominatinglocationsfor newbikeracks.

“We’reinvitingallresidents tosubmittheirsuggestionsto Council- whetherit’snear alocal park, ashoppingprecinctorbeach accesspoint, everynomination willbeconsidered,”Directorof InfrastructureShaunWalshsaid.

“Wewanttoencouragemore peopletotakeupactive transport optionsinNoosaShireand providingmorebikeracksisone waywecanenablethatchange.

“ThisalignswiththeNoosa Cyclingand WalkingStrategy andImplementationPlan20202040whichaimstogetmore peopleriding abikeand walking forhealth,transport,congestion reduction,theenvironmentandto enjoyNoosa’soutdoorlifestyle.”

To sendinyoursuggestions, emailmail@noosa.qld.gov.au orheadtoCouncil’shomepage, noosa.qld.gov.au,clickon ‘Contactus’atthetoprightcorner ofthepageandcompletean onlinecustomerrequestform.

Council’sTransportand Traffic teamwillassesseachproposed locationbasedonfeasibility,

demand,proximityto key destinationsandalignmentwith programobjectives.Prioritywill begiventositesthatofferthe greatestbenefittothecommunity.

InBrief

Coffeeandchat withcouncillors

Grab ahotcoffee,share ideasandtalkaboutwhat matterstoyouandyour community. Noneedto book,justcomesayhello tothecouncillorson Friday14November9am11am.

TheCoffeeChatswillbe heldinthreelocations: •PeregianattheOuter Squarecoffeeshop •Pomonaat Trail518 coffeeshop

•NoosaHeadsatNoosa SpringsPlantationLounge attheGolfClub.

Councilmeeting goesonthe road

Thefinal CouncilinCommunity meetingfortheyearwillbe heldattheLake Cootharaba SailingClubinBoreenPointon Thursday, 20November.

Themeetingstartsat5pm but youcanjoinusbetween2:30and 4:30pmforthecommunityinfo sessionwithCouncilstaff and councillors.

Nobookingneeded,simplypop intodiscusswhatmattersthe mosttoyou.

Thiswillbethethirdcommunity meetingthisyear,following similar eventsinKinKinin AugustandCooroyinMay.

TheupgradetoDoonellaLakeBridgein TewantinwillbegininlateFebruary2026.

DamianBurkeatthebikerackin Tewantin.

Monday, November 10

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 9.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.25 Annika. (Ma, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55

QI. (PGls, R) 3.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs Revisited. (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 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story: His Brilliant Careers (Update) – Sam Neill. (R) 8.30 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty: Fairness. (Premiere) Presented by Annabel Crabb. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG)

9.35 Planet America.

10.10 I Was Actually There. (Mns, R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Ml, R) 11.45 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Final, Mal, R) 12.35 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 1.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.05 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. 3.30pm Wiggle And Learn. 3.45 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Gladiators UK. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs.

1.35pm Shepherdess. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 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. (Final) 9.40 MOVIE: Bran Nue

Dae. (2009, PG) 11.10 Sons Of Namatjira. Midnight Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 The Airport: Back In The Skies. (R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30

Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (Premiere) Bill Bailey explores Vietnam.

8.30 American Prince: JFK Jr. The Boy Who Would Be King. (Premiere) Charts the life of John F. Kennedy Jr.

9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (Premiere) Comedic game show.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (MA15+al, R)

11.40 The Man Who Died. (Mals, R)

2.25 Looking For Rembrandt. (PGa, R)

3.30 Curious Traveller. (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 3pm History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.25 Bamay. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Sue Perkins: Into Alaska. (Final) 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.05 Warren’s Vortex. 11.05 Tell Me What You Really Think. 12.05am Everyone Else Burns. 1.05 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. Noon A Walk In The Woods. (2015, Mls) 1.55 Thirteen Days. (2000, PGal) 4.30 Whisky Galore. (2016, PGl) 6.20 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PGav) 8.30 Before It Ends. (2023, MA15+lv) 10.25 Operation Napoleon. (2023, Mlv) 12.35am Traffic. (2000, MA15+adsv) 3.15 Late Programs.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 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 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

9.00 The Rookie. (Ma) Documentary filmmakers interview the LAPD on a complicated missing person’s case connected to Nolan.

10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A woman is abducted while shopping.

11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) A crew of violent eco-terrorists abducts a teenager. 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

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6am Morning Programs. Noon My Kitchen Rules. 1.30 Jabba’s Movies. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Doc Martin. 12.30am Bargain Hunt. 1.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Drag Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Nitro Champs. Replay. 2.30 Full Custom Garage. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGas, R) 1.20 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PGa, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (PGa) Hosted by Samantha Armytage. 9.00 To Be Advised.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The Equalizer. (Mav) McCall grapples with her feelings for Dante.

11.20 Transplant. (MA15+am, R) The team deals with one of their own.

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Building Icons. 2.00 Journey To Europe. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Queen Of Spades. (1949, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Poirot. 12.50am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

Noon Pretty Little Liars. 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 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: 22 Jump Street. (2014, MA15+) Midnight Veronica Mars. 12.55 The Vampire Diaries. 2.35 Supernatural. 3.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.40 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGdls, R) Hosted by Anne Edmonds, with team captains Dave Hughes, Tommy Little and Anisa Nandaula. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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Tuesday, November 11

ABC TV (2)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.40 Remembrance Day Memorial Service. 11.45 ABC News Mornings. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Forsytes. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 4.00 Grand Designs. (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 7.30.

8.00 I Was Actually There. (Final, M)

8.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) Amateur musicians play pianos in train stations.

9.20 The Art Of. (Mns)

9.50 The Assembly. (PG, R)

10.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 10.55

ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (R) 12.15 Planet America. (R) 12.45 Keating: The Interviews. (R) 1.45 Grand Designs. (R) 2.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Wiggle And Learn. 3.45 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Shark With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay.

6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 The Point. (Final) 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: The Wind And The Reckoning. (2022, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The Rover Of Tobruk. (PGalv, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 1.55 The Australian Wars. (Mav, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Romford To The Blackwater Estuary.

8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Adrian Dunbar. (Premiere) Actor Adrian Dunbar traces his family’s history.

9.35 The Cancer Killers. (PG)

10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 The Point. (R) 12.10 Carmen Curlers. (Masv, R) 2.15 Looking For Rembrandt. (Ms, R) 3.25 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.25 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (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 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) 8.30 Murder In A Small Town. (M) Karl and the team investigate a bear attack.

9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Mandy Ahmadi. (Mav, R) A look at the case of Mandy Ahmadi.

10.30 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) 11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGa) 12.00 MOVIE: Secrets Of A Marine’s Wife. (2021, Mav, R) Sadie Calvano, Evan Roderick, Tom Stevens. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm Dreaming Whilst Black. 2.45 Where Are You Really From? 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hoff Roading. (Final) 9.25 Go Back To Where You Came From UK. 10.25 Hoarders. 11.10 Dark Side Of The Ring. 12.05am The Nine Lives Of. 1.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon My Kitchen Rules. 1.30 Our Town. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (Return) 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 10.45 Autopsy USA. 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Ka Whawhai Tonu. (2024, Malv, Maori) 2.40 Loophole. (1981) 4.35 The Orator. (2011, PGa, Samoan) 6.40 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PGv) 8.30 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, Mav) 10.40 Unknown Soldier. (2017, MA15+av, Finnish) 1.15am Before It Ends. (2023, MA15+lv) 3.05 Late Programs.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGa, R) 1.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Toothless Tiger. (PGm) 8.30 Bump. (Madl) Oly thrives with Santi at the Hernandez house.

9.50 9News Late.

10.20 Wild Cards. (Ma)

11.20 Around The World With 30 Kilos. (Premiere, Madlv)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 1.30 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.

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6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Find My Country House NZ. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Amorous Prawn. (1962) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Chelsea Detective. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Poirot. 1am Late Programs.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The team hunts down a team of killers. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Outback

10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 12.30am Storage Wars. 1.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Pretty Little Liars. 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 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Horrible Bosses 2. (2014, MA15+) Midnight Veronica Mars. 12.55 The Vampire Diaries. 2.35 Supernatural. 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 2.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn

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Wednesday, November 12

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

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 3.00 QI. (PGls, R)

3.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PG, 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 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)

8.30 Crime Night! (PG) Hosted by Julia Zemiro.

9.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 9.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.

10.15 If You’re Listening. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.05 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Wiggle And Learn. 3.45 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 TBA. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 1.30 Talking Language. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Chatham Islanders. 8.30 Reckless. (Premiere) 9.35 MOVIE: The Drover’s Wife. (2021, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Black Death With Dan Snow. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Megabridges: Spanning The Void. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin In Venezuela. (Premiere) Michael Palin visits Venezuela.

8.30 Reckless. (Premiere, Mdls)

Two siblings stage a cover up.

9.35 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (R) Presented by Alan Cumming.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 I Am Scrooge. (Ma)

11.55 Headhunters. (MA15+av, R) 2.30

Looking For Rembrandt. (PGa, R) 3.35 Curious Traveller. (PGa, R) 4.05 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning

Programs. 1.45pm If You Are The One. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.25 MOVIE: Empire Of The Sun. (1987, PG) 12.10am We Need To Talk About Cosby. 1.15 WWE Legends. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm The Road Dance. (2021, Mav) 2.15 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PGav) 4.25 RBG. (2018, PG) 6.15 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 8.30 Tigerland. (2000, MA15+s) 10.25 Infinite Summer. (2024, PG) Midnight The Lighthorsemen. (1987, Mav) 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 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 RFDS. (Mad) A mediation attempt takes a turn for the worse.

9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG)

Mel Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Dr Ahmed Kazmi where no topic is off limits.

10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav) The team responds to a crisis at a community centre.

11.30 The Amazing Race. (PG)

1.00 Life. (Malsv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

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6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 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 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Air Crash Inv. 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am Our Town. 1.15 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 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 Live PD: Police Patrol. Midnight Late Programs.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Budget Battlers. Hosted by Jess Eva and Norm Hogan. 8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Uncovering Evil. (Madv) Looks inside the harrowing investigation that exposed one of Victoria’s most dangerous predators.

9.40 Parole. Takes a look at Britain’s parole boards.

11.00 9News Late.

11.30 Resident Alien. (MA15+a)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.15 Innovation Nation. 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.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning

Programs. 11.30 Find My Country House NZ. Noon Poirot. 1.00 The Chelsea Detective. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Dancing Years. (1950) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 TBA. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Major Crimes. 11.50 Poirot. 1am Creflo. 1.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Pretty Little Liars. 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 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Hot Pursuit. (2015, M) 11.30 Seinfeld. Midnight Veronica Mars. 1.10 The Vampire Diaries. 3.05 Supernatural. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 The Celebrity Traitors UK. (PGl) As morning breaks, breakfast proves to be a wakeup call for the faithful as the traitors strike again. 10.05 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.30 Elsbeth. (Mav, R) Elsbeth and Captain Wagner join forces. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Thursday, November 13

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 I Was Actually There. (Final, Ml, R) 10.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) 11.30 Crime Night! (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mad, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 2.55 QI. (PG, R) 3.25 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Black Death With Dan Snow. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Blue Mountain Tardis. (PG) A couple move to the Blue Mountains.

8.55 Long Lost Family. Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell.

9.45 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 The Art Of. (PG, R) 11.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.45pm Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Amazing Animal Friends. 10.05 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: The Evers. (2020, M) 1.40 First Sounds. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas.

7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Reservation Dogs. (Return) 9.30 MOVIE: Blood Diamond. (2006, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs. NITV (34)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PGd, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain: San Sebastian And The Basque Country. (PGa) Eva Longoria visits the Basque Country.

8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story: New Worlds – The First Irish Diaspora. (PG) The Irish spread from Europe to America.

9.25 Blue Lights. Grace encounters a former social work client.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Ridley Road. (Premiere, Mav)

1.15 Exterior Night. (MA15+v, R) 4.25 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 5.00

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

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Bamay. 2.55 Insight. 4.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Our Medicine. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (Return) 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Kabul. 1am Homicide. 1.55 Conversations. 2.30 Somewhere Boy. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

(8, 9)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Budget Battlers. (R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Bold. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away.

8.30 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (PG, R) A show of military precision, entertainment, massed pipes and drum performances from Scotland.

10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R) Explores life behind bars.

11.30 Gatecrashers.

12.30 Life. (Malsv, 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. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Air Crash Inv. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Line Of Duty. 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.10am Father Brown. 1.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

Always Sunny In Philadelphia. 12.30am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm The Sitting Duck. (2022, Malv, Hungarian, English, French) 2.25 The Orator. (2011, PGa, Samoan) 4.30 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PGv) 6.20 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PGa) 8.30 Heartbreak Ridge. (1986, Malsv) 10.55 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, Mv) 1.20am Late Programs.

PG) 11.30

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 RPA: Ballerina Valma. (PGm, R) Robotic surgery could offer a former professional ballerina a second chance to dance.

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm, R) Nightshift staff deal with drunkenness.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 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.

(81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Find My Country House NZ. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: It’s In The Air. (1938) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 8.30 MOVIE: Analyze That. (2002, M) 10.30 Major Crimes. 11.30 Poirot. 12.40am Late Programs.

(82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Pretty Little Liars. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Survivor 49. 9.00 Love Island Australia. 10.15 MOVIE: A Simple Favour. (2018, M) 12.30am Seinfeld. 1.00 The Vampire Diaries. 2.40 Supernatural. 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon NFL. NFL. Week 10. Atlanta Falcons v Indianapolis Colts. Replay. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PGs) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 The Celebrity Traitors UK. (PGl) As the game nears the end, the murders become increasingly harder for the traitors.

10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.25 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) 11.25 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 12.25 10 News+. (R) 1.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Save on Viking’s Spring sale

By Lee McCarthy

VIKING is holding its Spring Sale where a companion can fly free on its 2026, 2027 and 2028 voyages.

This special offer is on Viking River voyages and Viking Expedition voyages and the only thing to decide is who to take.

Let’s whet the appetite with some of the magnificent destinations on offer to get the ball rolling.

The special offers are available if booked before 1 December on 2026, 2027 or 2028 sailings those who get in quick can save up to AU$2,400 per couple on some 2025 voyages.

Viking voyages offer a different kind of journey. With no kids, no casinos, just award-winning small ships designed for cultural exploration, guests can discover the world in comfort, with immersive itineraries and refined Scandinavian design.

Special offers on Viking Expedition Voyages include Antarctic Explorer from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia for thirteen days.

How about Canada and the Northwest Passage from Nuuk to Toronto, Ontario for twentyseven days including eight tours?

One of the current highly sought after expeditions is the thirteen-day round trip Nuuk, Greenland with eight tours included.

On this fantastic trip guests discover Nuuk’s open-air murals and sculptures. Nuuk is home to one of the world’s largest fjords, the Nuup Kangerlua Fjord, whose waters are brimming with marine life; whale sightings are commonplace in these waters. Visitors to Nuuk come to enjoy nature, hiking along the dramatic coastline or exploring the fjord by boat or kayak. Its rugged landscape is dotted with colourful houses, set amid a beautiful backdrop of the Sermitsiaq mountain.

The city’s architectural highlights are centred around Colonial Harbor, with its plethora of colourful residences.

Hear stories of Greenlandic heritage and indulge in a spread of traditional Greenlandic dishes while enjoying a local storyteller as they share insights about Greenland’s history.

While in Greenland delve into the heritage of the sled dog and gain an appreciation for its role in Greenlandic culture or discover the

rich history of the Inuit people who have lived in the region for thousands of years through their traditional clothing and artistic heritage.

Pond Inlet in Nunavut, Canada is a gateway to Sirmilik National Park, “the place of the glaciers” in the local language. Covering more than 8,400 sq m., the park is a declared migratory bird sanctuary and supports an array of Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, wolves, narwhals and beluga whales.

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Leaving from New York City and sailing the Atlantic Ocean, enjoy the beauty and history of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Quebec while savouring the diversity of the food scenes in Toronto.

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Viking have so many exciting cruises heading out in 2026, 2027 and 2028 so whether an Ocean Voyage, a River Voyage or an Expedition Voyage is calling out, Viking has it covered.

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The stunning La Mauricie National Park Panorama. (Supplied)

Don’t miss the chance to experience a breathtaking Greenlandic sled dog visit.

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For treat, the sky’s the limit

By Tania Phillips

Ridgemill Estate is a shining light in local tourism

– a star – so it’s kind of fitting that one of the winery and accommodation venue’s most popular events is a stargazing night.

The venue, which has just been recognised as one of Queensland’s top shelf catering stays, is about to hold it’s second annual Stargazing Night on Saturday, 15 November 2025.

This magical evening combines award winning Ridgemill Estate wine with live music and breathtaking views of the night sky.

Nestled in Granite Belt Wine Country, Ridgemill offers the perfect conditions for stargazing: high elevation, crisp country air and near zero light pollution.

It’s the ultimate backdrop for an unforgettable night under the stars and is one of the many different events and experiences on offer at Ridgemill according to owner Michelle Feenan.

“There is always something happening for our guests who come to visit us or visit the region,” Michelle said.

“We let fellow accommodation providers know what we’ve got underway so if they want to refer their guest on, then that’s an opportunity for them. The Stargazing night is an annual event. We did it in August last year and decided to do it again this year based upon the huge response.”

The event involves a group of avid night sky watchers coming along with their telescopes and making them available to the general public.

“Through a colleague we’ve got ten different telescopes lined up at this year’s event of all different sizes,” she said.

“I think the biggest one will be 24 inches which provides an amazing opportunity to see different parts of the night sky through these very powerful telescopes.”

Many people who came along to last year’s inaugural event had never looked through a telescope before let alone being able to experience one of the quality on show that night.

“It’s very exciting,” Michelle said.

“People often think - lets check out the night sky and look at the moon which is very close to us and very impressive in its self - but we actually look for those nights where the moon is not present or at least not present during the time that we are wanting to do the viewing.

“This is because the moon throws out so much light that it actually drowns out the visibility of many other things in the night sky. We purposely target very dark skies so it gives us the opportunity to see other planets and I believe Saturn will be one of the planets that will be readily seen on that evening. We also get to look at nebulae, constellations, different constellation formations – the obvious one is the Southern Cross. But between Brian (local astronomer Brian Middleton) and his team they will point out a whole heap of other constellations and just tell the story of how

they got their name, what they’re made of and how they feature, not just in the Southern Hemisphere, but also what can be seen from the Northern Hemisphere.”

And this is not just an event for visitors with locals coming along and checking out the event in drove last year was predominantly local.

Michelle said they had around 120 people attended what was a free event last – not bad for something that came about through a chance meeting with astronomer Brian Middleton who moved to Stanthorpe three years ago.

“He and his wife Irene are both very avid astronomers and have good quality powerful telescopes,” she said.

“Irene is more into the astrophotography side of things while Brian likes to have his telescope available for people.

“He came to one of our soiree events and we got talking. I’ve had an interest in the night sky myself. I’m not a skilled and knowledgeable as Brian of course, but when we first started talking about it, I said Brian I think we need to do this as event.

“It was very very popular and the talk of the town for a couple of months,” Michelle said about the first event last year.

“So, we decided to have this larger event in November (the venue runs smaller events most months with just Brian’s telescope) and ask some of the local astronomer groups and visiting groups if they would be play a part.”

Local astronomer group members will come to the site set their gear up and make it available for public viewing.

“It’s really generous of them,” she said.

The Stargazer event is just one of the many things that helped put Ridgemill estate on the 2025 Star Ratings Australia Gold List.

Nestled in the heart of the Granite Belt wine region, Ridgemill Estate Accommodation offers guests a boutique blend of luxury, tranquillity and gold standard guest experiences like the stargazing. With 12 stylish self-contained studio cabins and a beautifully appointed three-bedroom Winery Escape House, it’s the perfect place to sip, savour and slowdown in one of Queensland’s most scenic destinations.

The Star Ratings Australia Gold List celebrates officially rated properties that consistently deliver outstanding guest experiences, using verified traveller reviews collected by ReviewPro. With a 2025 Gold List acknowledgement, Ridgemill Estate has achieved some of the highest guest satisfaction ratings across the state.

Owner, Michelle Feenan said the recognition was an exciting milestone for the family-run estate.

“QTIC which is the Queensland Tourism Industry Council has a number of different programs and things that they look at in terms of the tourism sector,” she said.

“They have this Gold List program which is recognising Accommodational Tourism – so tourism supplier or operators who are achieving good results with respect to what they call the ReviewPro program.”

She said the program it looks at a complex series of data.

“But essentially they look at the way in which customers are reviewing the tourism operators,” she said.

“Based upon the analysis of that data you get scores. Then if you’ve got consistently good scores in that area it tips you into consideration for this Gold List Logo.

“It’s not anything that can we apply for, it’s something that the QTIC recognise with their

Winter at Ridgemill.

own analysis of the relevant data.

“They have had the program running for quite some time. We did receive this same gold list recognition back in 2022, it’s lovely that we’ve again been recognized for our customer reviews.

“I guess that’s the real test of how we’re performing - when the customers are giving high scores and good description with respect to our service.

“It’s a real credit to our team.

“There are quite a number of people that contribute to this kind of outcome. It’s not any single person, it’s a team effort.”

She said it was lovely recognition and came as a “bit of a surprise to us”.

“Again, we don’t know when it happens and it’s not something we apply for so when we get advice of this recognition and the associated material then it’s just a great treat,” Feenan explained.

“It’s like Christmas,” she laughed.

For further information on the Stargazing night:

Event Details:

• Where: Ridgemill estate, 218 Donges Rd, Stanthorpe QLD

• When: Saturday, 15 November 2025

• Time: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

• Tickets:

• Adults: $35 | Kids (5–17): $10 | Infants: Free

• Family Pass (2 adults + 2 kids): $80

• Bookings are essential.

• Ridgemill Estate

• Phone: (07) 4683 5211

• Mobile: 0434 466 517

• Email: info@ridgemillestate.com

• www.ridgemillestate.com

• 218 Donges Road, Stanthorpe QLD

Ridgemill cabin.

The night sky at Ridgemill. (Kenny Kwan)

Owners Michelle Feenan and Martin Cooper. (Supplied)

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Festival’s huge line-up

Australia’s largest gathering of music, art and ideas, Woodford Folk Festival, has unveiled its 38th edition program and announced tickets are now on sale.

Running from 27 December to 1 January , the six-day festival will transform Woodfordia, in the Moreton Bay region, into a vibrant village of music, culture and community.

The 2025/26 line-up features Electric Fields, fresh from representing Australia at Eurovision 2024, alongside Troy Cassar-Daley, Sarah Blasko, Budjerah, Hollow Coves BARKAA, Lior, KU?KA, Birdz and Fred Leone, San Cisco, Briggs, Mama Kin Spender, Gordi, Dizzy Days, Beddy Rays, and C.W. Stoneking.

International artists include South Africa’s Msaki, Canada’s Richard Wood, Kenyan percussionist Kasiva Matua, and Scotland’s Talisk.

Beyond the main stages, the programme spans more than 1500 performances and workshops, including trapeze by The Stunned Mullets, comedy from Otto & Astrid, and traditional rhythms from Papua New Guinea’s Ambum Cultural Group.

The Tinlids Children’s Festival returns with dirtgirlworld and an expanded program of play and discovery while the lake will be open for those wanting to cool off in between dancing.

Around 100,000 people are expected to attend across six days, with 25,000 campers and glampers staying on-site at Tent City and Pitch Luxury’s bell tent village.

The Festival culminates on New Year’s Eve before continuing through New Year’s Day with the Renewal Ceremony.

“Woodford is a village of play, curiosity and renewal,” festival director Amanda Jackes said.

“In a world that can feel divided, the Festival reminds us that joy is never frivolous - it’s transformative.”

Program Manager Courtney Wild said, “It’s an incredible privilege to help shape a programme of this scale.”

“Whether on the main stage or beneath the trees, audiences will discover new sounds and new perspectives.”

Through the staging of the festival, Woodfordia temporarily becomes the 67th largest town in Australia and Queensland Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation, Andrew Powell commented on its scale and impact to the state’s tourism sector.

“We see Queensland as the future events capital of the nation, acting as a powerful drawcard to the regions as part of our 20-year tourism plan - Destination 2045. This year the Woodford Folk Festival is set to provide a $28.35 million boost to the region, with approximately 165,000 direct vis-

The Brisbane Lions celebrate their premiership win. (Supplied)

Footy Feast is ready to present Lions Live

It was a month ago that the Brisbane Lions achieved the ultimate as they secured backto-back AFL premierships.

The question being asked now by footy experts is can they go all the way again in 2026 and claim a three-peat to match the Lions of 2001, 2002 and 2003.

On Saturday 15 November, two of the Brisbane Lions stars will be appearing at Noosa Lawns Club for a mega back-to-back premiers “Live Show” presented by The Footy Feast Panel Show.

The Footy Feast Panel Show is the show where the fans meet the players and the players meet the fans up close.

Join Josh Dunkley alongside Darcy Wilmot at Noosa Lawns Club on Saturday 15 November for a night of fun, laughter and entertainment as they reminisce about the 2024 and

2025 premierships and discuss a possible Three-Peat in 2026.

The night will include plenty of Q&A, prize giveaways, photo opportunities with Josh and Darcy along with their premiership medals, audience Interaction, premiership memorabilia auctions and much more!

Tickets available from $49.50 with the option to also include a Footy Feast photo experience with Josh and Darcy with their medals (1 x professional high-res photo & 1 x selfie) or a personalised signed Brisbane Lions premiers guernsey.

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itor nights, supporting local jobs, businesses and regional vibrancy in the process,” he said.

Minister for the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said this year’s Woodford Folk Festival will deliver a vibrant celebration of arts and culture this summer, with its 38th festival program featuring incredible Queensland artists alongside national and international performances and conversations.

“The Woodford Folk Festival is an iconic, home-grown event that attracts Queensland audiences and visitors to the state that has sustainability and storytelling at its heart,” Minister Langbroek said.

“The Crisafulli Government invests in Wood-

ford Folk Festival as a platform for local artists, to grow the state’s reputation as a world class cultural destination, and to deliver on our Queensland’s Time to Shine 10-year strategy ahead of the global spotlight of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”

The Woodford Folk Festival is supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland and Arts Queensland. Held in Jinibara Country, the Festival will run from 27 December 2025 to 1 January 2026. Tickets, including single-day and multi-day passes with payment plans, are on sale now at woodfordfolkfestival.com

Matt Cairns of Hollow Coves, Aisling O’Byrne of Dizzy Days, Mikaela Swan of Dizzy Days, Ryan Henderson of Hollow Coves. (Supplied)

Festive time

By Cal Webb

Eighteen festive songs and carols in seven different languages—that’s the delightful Christmas Cheer concert Noosa Chorale singers will present at The J next month.

Under the direction of maestro Kim Kirkman, they will sing in Spanish, German, Ukrainian, Estonian, Tagalog, Latin and English.

The song Shchedryk, which the choir will perform in Ukrainian, will be known to most people, especially those who heard it in its English version as Carol of the Bells in the 1990 film Home Alone as arranged by John Williams.

The song is based on a Ukrainian folklore song featured in a 1919 concert tour of Europe to generate support for the newly independent nation of Ukraine and quickly came to be associated with Ukraine’s national revival at the time.

From Estonia, Üle Lume Lagedale has the choir racing along on a joyous sleigh road through the Baltic snow, looking forward to the arrival of Santa, and from Canada, its oldest Christmas song, the “Huron Carol” speaks of a nativity attended by “hunter braves” rather than Magi, with the baby Jesus wrapped in “a ragged rabbit skin”. The hymn dates from the mid 1600s.

The choir will also sing the United States’ songs Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, a Nat

The Spanish lullaby to the baby Jesus, A la Nanita Nana, is much loved throughout the Hispanic world, and is intertwined beautifully in Greg Gilpin’s arrangement with the traditional English Coventry Carol.

Also sung in Spanish, El Burrito Sabanero tells the story of a little boy riding a donkey to Bethlehem to see the newborn baby Jesus.

Christmas carols like the German arrangement of Stille Nacht (Silent Night) is hauntingly beautiful and quite unusual. Likewise, the arrangement by Zoltan Kodaly of Veni, Veni Emmanuel sung in Latin.

The Noosa Chorale Christmas concerts with their singalong carols and songs are now in their 18th year and have become traditionally accepted by local audiences as the official start of the festive season.

With this Yuletide fare of international and well-loved audience favourites, Janet Brewer at the piano, some special solo numbers from choir members, and a stunningly decorated hall, this joyful concert will continue the tradition.

Noosa Chorale’s Cantique de Noël, The J Theatre, Friday 12 December at 7pm, Saturday 13 December at 2pm.Tickets $49 adults; $30 children/ students. www.thej.com.au

Spellbinding ballet at The J

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A spellbinding evening of ballet and contemporary dance will be presented at The J Theatre on Wednesday 26 November at 6pm.

The Dance Centre Peregian Springs proudly presents its annual showcase — an unforgettable evening of classical and contemporary dance at The J Theatre.

This year’s performance opens with La Bayadère: Kingdom of the Shades, one of the most iconic scenes in the history of classical ballet. In this breathtaking sequence, Solor envisions his beloved Nikiya in a celestial dreamscape — a vision brought to life through a hypnotic procession of ghostly temple dancers. Revered for its precision, grace, and ethereal beauty, this scene stands as a pinnacle of 19th-century ballet and is a tribute to Marius Petipa’s enduring legacy.

We are honoured to welcome special guest artist Alfie Shacklock of Queensland Ballet — and a proud alumnus of The Dance Centre — whose appearance lends professional brilliance to this timeless work.

The second half of the evening offers a vibrant shift into Contemporary dance. A curated series of short works explores the evolution of the genre — from the expressive experimentation of its early pioneers to the bold, boundary-pushing choreography of today.

These compelling performances showcase the talent, versatility, and creative voice of the school’s emerging artists.

Celebrating over 20 years as the leading Classical Ballet school on the Coast, The Dance Centre Peregian Springs continues to cultivate world-class dancers, with alumni gracing the stages of prestigious companies including the Birmingham Royal Ballet, Australian Ballet, Queensland Ballet, Ballet Koblenz, Victoria State Ballet, Ballet Florida, the Sydney Dance Graduate Company, and most recently, the Dutch National Ballet’s graduate program.

Join us for an evening of elegance, innovation, and extraordinary talent.

Tickets available now at The J Theatre Noosa.

The performance will open with La Bayadère: Kingdom of the Shades. (Supplied)

Alfie Shacklock of Queensland Ballet will be special guest at The J Theatre.

King Cole hit, and Let it Snow, a chart stopper by Dean Martin.

Christmas December 2024 with Noosa Chorale and music director Kim Kirkman. (Supplied)

row, column or box.

ACROSS

Kitchen appliance (6)

Vows (8)

Melodramatic show (4,5)

Fact of being elsewhere (5)

Reflected sound (4)

Persistently attempt to sell (4)

Colloquialism (5)

Women’s underwear and nightwear (8) 20 Lawyer (8)

Swear (4)

Two-armed cooking implement (5)

Nailed (4)

Heroic story (4)

Breed of dog (5)

Copying (9)

Eavesdropped (8)

Freedom from risk or danger (6)

Romantic touches with the lips (6)

Windpipe (7)

Be ominously close (4)

Holiday by car (4,4)

6 Significant (10)

7 More exciting; more fragrant (7)

8 Swayed (8)

9 Sampler (4)

15 Developing backwards (10)

18 Strategic (8)

19 Calming drug (8)

21 Flat, frozen wastelands (7)

23 Steady (7)

24 Awkward (6)

27 Revise (4)

29 US space agency (1,1,1,1)

In what country was composer Ludwig van Beethoven born?

Who wrote the novels

7 In what year was Gmail first released (in beta):

8 Actress Maggie Smith (pictured) played which character in the Harry Potter movie franchise?

9 In the equation E=mc2, what does the ‘m’ stand for?

10 Which Renaissance artist painted the fresco Assumption oftheVirgin?

Karla the Koala celebrates

The Sunshine Coast’s cheekiest and most loveable little koala, Karla, is making big waves with over 10,000 books now sold.

Born right here in Noosa, Karla the Koala has captured hearts across Australia and around the world.

What started as a passion project between lifelong friends, author Fizzi Reynolds and artist friend Lili, has blossomed into an international hit that’s even caught the attention of worldrenowned environmentalist Sir David Attenborough and King Charles III. Each beautifully illustrated story celebrates

From singing and bush care to service clubs and art,

of groups in Noosa.

Good Vibrations A Cappela Choir, based in Cooroy, arehavingtheirendofyearconcertonFriday28November at 7pm at CWA Hall, Maple Street, Cooroy. Admission $15/$10. Email andrewjemmet@ gmail.com RED CROSS

The next and final Branch Meeting of 2025 of the Australian Red Cross Tewantin / Noosa will be Friday 21 November. Doors open 10am followed by the meeting at 10.15am. All welcome. Reminder: Remembrance Day: Tuesday 11 November at 11am at Tewantin Cenotaph.

QCWA

The QCWA Tewantin Noosa Branch’s next Street Stall is being held on Thursday 13 November from 8-10.30am, unless sold out earlier. Proceeds will support OzHarvest Sunshine Coast. The Branch welcomes new members. Come along to our weekly social craft and hobbies group, the DIY Divas, held each Thursday, 9-11am. Work on your own project, learn new skills and enjoy the company of

the stunning natural environment and supports a powerful cause of saving Australia’s endangered koalas.

So far, more than $7000 has been donated to local wildlife and environmental charities, plus hundreds more to community causes.

And Karla’s adventures don’t stop there. The creative duo has launched a new chapter, crafting customised storybooks for businesses and organisations wanting their own tailor-made tales.

Their first bespoke collaboration, It’s a Ripper to be a Nipper, created for the Noosa Heads Surf Lifesaving Club, was such a hit that Karla became

like-minded women. Gold coin donation includes morning tea. Find us at the QCWA Hall, 123 Poinciana Avenue, next to the Tewantin Post Office. Call Robyn on 0428 385 747 if you require further information.

HERE’S A NOVEL IDEA

Soyouwanttowriteabest-seller?Orperhapsyou’ve had the idea of a story rattling around your brain forever, and now’s the time to write it.

Well, if that’s the case, bring your novel ideas or part-written fiction and join us at Noosa Novelists. We have a few vacant places available at our meetings on Monday mornings at Wallace House, Noosa, when we read and comment on pre-emailed chapters of each other’s work, offering ideas and suggestions in friendly discussion to help develop our stories.

Between us we’ve had a fair amount of our work published, but we’re still learning all the time. We’re passionate about our writing, and work together as a mutual self-help group.

If interested, please email Noosa Shire Arts and Crafts at create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au and head it ‘Novelists enquiry.’ Please give details of any publications past and present, or work in progress.

Trades & Services Real Estate

TO LET

the Club’s official mascot.

Karla the Koala book sales also help to support Noosa District Landcare and Tourism Noosa’s Trees for Tourism program, helping plant more koala food trees and protect local habitats.

The Karla the Koala books are now available as a beautiful three-book gift pack, perfect for kids, visitors, and anyone who loves precious wildlife.

• For more info, visit karlathekoala.com.au

Author Fizzi Reynolds and artist friend Lili. (Supplied)

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 7 November at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL at 10.30am. Don’t forget Remembrance Day, 11th day of the 11th month to commemorate the event at the Cenotaph. All members, friends, and visitors welcome. Phone Kay 5447 5042.

NOOSA COAST GUARD

The Noosa Australian Volunteer Coast Guard needs more volunteers for both radio and boat crews. For more information call 07 5474 3695 or email fao.qf5@coastguard.com.au

BECOME A JP

The Queensland Justices Association is conducting a short course on the Sunshine Coast in November for anyone who would like to become a Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner for Declarations. The course will be held on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 November at the Northern Ground Hotel (previouslytheWaterfrontHotel)intheCabinFunctionRoom from 9am-5pm each day. Those wishing to become a Commissioner for Declarations will complete the course in one day only and those doing the Justice of

the Peace Course will complete it in two days. Registration to do the course and all enquiries can be made by phoning the Queensland Justices Association on 3392 2455.

CLASSICAL MUSIC CIRCLE

Here’s to everyone keen and enthusiastic about Classical Music. Barry and Irmi present the most beautiful music from all popular composers 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. Costsareamere$3persession,annualmembership is $45 per year. Like to try out? Call Barry 0478 837 708 or barry.henze@gmail.com

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Exhibition: Christmas Market, 14-16 November. Workshops (booking required): Underpainting for pastels with Karol Oakley, Saturday & Sunday, 22 & 23 November, 9.30am to 4pm. Noosa Shire Arts & Crafts Association is a centre for creativity, learning and friendship. New members welcome. Visit our Gift Shop. Disabled-friendly access. Tel: 5474 1211; Visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au

Glamour and grace at ball

Storms threatened to dampen the glamour of this year’s Good Shepherd Lutheran College Year 11 Formal, held at the picturesque Novotel Twin Waters Resort, but in a moment of perfect timing, the skies cleared just as the first students arrived.

Families and friends gathered with excitement as the red carpet came to life with an incredible array of arrival vehicles, from gleaming muscle cars and elegant vintage classics to a semi-trailer that turned plenty of heads, and even an entrance marked by the stirring sound of bagpipes.

The girls looked absolutely stunning in their gowns, while the boys were every bit the part, extremely dapper in their suits, as they stepped confidently onto the red carpet. The evening that followed was a celebration of style, friendship, and new beginnings.

Principal Anthony Dyer said the evening was a wonderful reflection of the maturity and spirit of the cohort. “It was wonderful to see our Year 11 students embrace the occasion with such confidence and joy,” Mr Dyer said. “Their conduct, presentation and enthusiasm throughout the evening were a true credit to themselves and to the College. The formal marks an important milestone as they prepare to step into their final year, a moment to be proud of and to celebrate together.”

Frightful weather but ghoulish fun at scare night on Hendry

For the past few years a number of dedicated residents have turned Hendry Street into the place to be on Halloween in Tewantin.

They estimated last year’s event attracted more than 1500 attendees and this year despite the rain and stormy conditions several hundred arrived, many in elaborate costumes.

Organisers posted on social media that residents who get involved love welcoming everyone to the street and get massive joy from seeing all the kids enjoying themselves.

Many people continued their Halloween celebrations at another Halloween event at Noosa Marina.

The wet conditions had a deflating effect on some. Scary surfing.

Hendry Street was the place to be on Halloween.

Dressed to impress.

Stunning arrivals. (Supplied)

Unforgettable entrance.

A special moment on the dance floor when students joined parents for a memorable tango. (Supplied)

2026 College Captains commence their official duties. (Supplied)

Fast and furious racing

Tight racing and last second victories have highlighted Super Saturday at the 2025 Garmin Noosa Triathlon.

Saturday’s action-packed schedule of racing included the ASICS Noosa Bolt, GWM Australian Open Criterium and the ever popular Celebrity Triathlon in front of thousands of spectators who lined Noosa Parade.

Jude Thomas claimed back-to-back ASICS Noosa Bolt men’s titles, edging out Callum Davies by just one second, with Matthew Buckell just behind in third after the 5km run.

“It was a windy day out there so I didn’t want to hit the front until it was absolutely necessary. I went to the front on the last bend with about five, 600 metres ago and I definitely went too hard,” said Thomas. “I probably decided to slow down after I came down the bridge but I was able to get it done today.

“It’s pretty special, I love this race I’ve been doing it for a few years now, I’m in Brisbane so it’s nice to do one in my own state, it’s great to win. I’ll be back next year trying to defend it again,” he said.

In the women’s ASICS Noosa Bolt Maudie Skrying claimed the title in 16:05, just a second ahead of Georgie Grgec and defending champion Leanna Pompeani.

“I feel like that’s one of my first big road race wins, so I’m really excited with that. It means a lot, I have just come off the back of a pretty good track season and had a break and then just a bit of a preseason training build. So, this was sort of just to get back into training, turn the legs over a bit before heading into a big training block up in Falls Creek,” said Skyring. “It’s good to know that I’m in good shape this early on in the season and can really just build on that throughout the rest of the year and going into next year.

“The plan going into that race was to just try and stay composed and stay with the front leaders. I knew it was windy, so I just wanted to try and sit in as much as I could and I knew a majority of the girls in that race were more longer distance girls,” she said. “They’ve been running 10Ks on the roads, half marathons on the roads, and they’re in a bit more race shape than me, but I knew I had the fastest 5K time in the field. I thought back your speed and just try and stay with them, don’t let any gaps open up and if you’re there in the last 500 just bring it home fast, and that was what I was able to do today so I was really happy with that.”

The GWM Australian Open Criterium men’s race was won by Blake Quick, who took victory in the final metres ahead of Thomas Cornis and Declan Trezise.

“I’m stoked, I wanted to win this race for a very long time since I was a boy, so it was very nice to come here and win. It’s a really good feeling, to be honest, it’s not the biggest title, but IRONMAN puts on such an amazing event here and I’m super grateful to come every year. It’s really nice to win in front of the home crowd, in front of my friends and family who really never get to watch me race,” said Quick. “I had to be pretty active quite early, I was out there alone, I didn’t have a teammate, so I had to react to a lot of other teams. We got caught by a crash in the last corner, so we were really out of it, it’s really hard to come back, I wasn’t sure I was going to get there and I just locked in and focussed on chasing Tom all the way into the line and thankfully I got it done the end.”

Amelie Sanders won the GWM Australian Open Criterium women’s title, standing on the top step of the podium following a three-way sprint with Emily Herfoss and Rachael Wales.

“I’m really, really happy to have taken that one out, I came here last year and I got third with my team, so to be able to just come back and get first, it’s really exciting. It was really fast at the beginning and obviously everyone was really excited to race, so everyone was just going, going, but we were all stuck together, which was quite nice for me, but then, Emily went first and I knew how strong she was, so I knew I had to go as well, and then the three of us got away so that was perfect,” said Wales

The race to the line went right down to the wire, with the top three swapping positions a number of times on their run to the finish.

“It was a bit of cat and mouse looking over the shoulder, looking at the front, looking back at the shoulder, but I knew that I had to kick early just because of the corners it would be a bit harder for them to pass, so I knew I had to go early,” said Sanders. “I think this is one of the best experiences that anyone can have because it’s just so packed. Everyone’s there to support you, so much cheering and obviously the coverage is re-

ally good as well, so it’s a really great experience.”

Super Saturday also included the popular Celebrity Triathlon, featuring a host of well known names from the sporting world, including Olympic gold medallists, World Champions and football stars.

The fast and furious, though light-hearted, triathlon was won by Touk Miller, Ken Wallace and Pete Jacobs.

Sunday will see the 42nd running of the Garmin Noosa Triathlon, with thousands of athletes taking on a 1.5km swim, 40km ride and 10km run.

Noosa Triathlon is supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland.

For more information on the Noosa Triathlon visit https://noosatri.com.au/

• ASICS Noosa Bolt – Men’s

• Jude Thomas – 13:51

• Callum Davies – 13:52

• Matthew Buckell – 13:57

• ASICS Noosa Bolt – Women’s

• Maudie Skyring – 16:05

• Georgie Grgec – 16:06

• Leanne Pompeani – 16:06

• GWM Australian Open Criterium – Men’s

• Blake Quick

• Thomas Cornish

• Declan Trezise

• GWM Australian Open Criterium – Women’s

• Amelie Sanders

• Emily Herfoss

• Rachael Wales

Blake Quick taking the title in the GWM Australian Open Criterium. (Korupt Vision)

Jude Thomas winning the ASICS Noosa Bolt.Maudie Skyring winning the ASICS Noosa Bolt.

Talking Sport

Big advancement for club

From the world of Surf Life Saving it’s good news indeed. We have received a short article draft, from the Noosa Heads SLSC Education Coordinator Gary Borham, that has been put together regarding a Noosa Heads Surf Life Savings Club Surf Education Program. The purpose is to efficiently showcase notable developments at the beach during this term. The key points from the article are as follows.

Strong numbers, Term 4. We will welcome around 1300 students from almost 20 schools, including local Brisbane and First Nation schools from Murgon and Cherbourg.

Program focus: teaching essential beach and water safety. Rips, tube rescue, signalling and spotting hazards.

Broader impact: supporting older students to gain their Certificate 2 in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue).

Future growth: schools already lining up to return in 2026.

Community spirit: all made possible thanks to the support of local schools and our dedicated Surf Educated Teams. The club Education Coordinator Officer Gary Borham, then again, went

on thanking Noosa Today for our on-going support for helping to share these community stories. And he added, “It is very much appreciated.”

The surf lifesaving programs in our district schools, have achieved great success, thanks to the dedicated supervision of Donald Mckill, who also currently serves as our club president.

Throughout its history with the Noosa Triathlon, the Noosa club had never been more involved than now. Eighty qualified lifesavers volunteered, over five events from Wednesday to Sunday. Add to this they still had to do their patrol duties if required.

The event schedule commenced on Wednesday with the Run Swim Run, followed by the 2XUB 1000 Ocean Swim on Friday. The third event was the Super Kidz Triathlon, followered by the Celebrity Triathlon as the fourth activity. The final and most prominent event was the Noosa Triathlon Swim. With 9000 competitors overall, the water extractions numbered only 31. Club captain Trevor King described the weather from Wednesday to early Saturday as unbelievable.

‘’The only way to explain it is that we must have had a rain God up there in the heavens,” he said

Sunshine Surf Club goes red for Daniel, child safety

Sunshine Beach Surf Lifesaving Club was a sea of red on Sunday 2 November as Nippers, Youth, Cadets and the Supporters Club joined together to “Paint Your Club Red for Day for Daniel,” supporting the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and its mission to promote child safety across Australia.

The event complemented the club’s regular Nippers program and combined surf lifesaving education with an important community message about child protection and awareness. Young lifesavers proudly wore their red Nippers t-shirts for the occasion, while parents, carers and volunteers also dressed in red to show their support.

Throughout the morning, participants took part in fun games, beach relays and safetythemed activities that encouraged teamwork, awareness and communication. Child safety discussions were woven into the program alongside surf safety sessions, reinforcing the key message, “Recognise, React, Report,” and the importance of staying safe both in and out of the water.

Director of Junior Activities, James Beer, said the event was an opportunity for the club to support a vital national cause while also strengthening the values that underpin surf lifesaving.

“Surf Life Saving Queensland is proud to partner with the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to help keep kids safe, on and off the beach. Our Nippers and their families really got behind the Day for Daniel message,“ Mr Beer said.

Beach Surf Life Saving Club mark Paint your Club Red for Day for Daniel. (Supplied)

“The Daniel Morcombe Foundation does incredible work educating children about personal safety and how to recognise and respond to unsafe situations. Bringing that message into our surf lifesaving environment felt like a perfect fit.“

The club acknowledged Pip Covell from Sunshine Beach Real Estate and Darren Fraser from Queensland T-shirt Company for donating the red t-shirts, and Matt Vardy for donating the StretchLab Noosa prize for the raffle, with funds raised being donated to the Morcombe Foundation.

with a laugh. There were starting time changers, just before every event.

To all of our club members involved in the entire program, well done people well done!! Pickleball.

Last weekend, around 400 people gathered at the Mooloolaba Tennis Club for the annual Pickleball Tournament. Over 30 members of the Noosa Pickleball Club participated on the courts as official representatives of Noosa.

It’s important to recognize those making their mark in this rapidly growing sport. Medal winners include(mens) Bob Bleicher, Don Gillett, Makk Latham, Warren Cole, Jake Lekki, Mackenzie Johnson, Ron Gattliff, and Andrew Middlin. For the ladies our women who figured predominantly with medals were as followers. Rose Gillett, Janine Bayer, Lynne Nisbett, Michelle McMagh, Leandri, Pretorius and Kate Rorrison. Their good hard training sessions have not been in vain.

Coach Ron Gatliff also highlighted the achievements of the Green brothers. Tommy, 14, and Frankie, 11, the club’s youngest members, won medals in their divisions. A big shout to their

father Shaun. As a fierce competitor himself, he encouraged his sons to try the game and discover firsthand what all the excitement was about. Family involvement in the membership drive, cannot be emphasised enough

We are pleased to announce that Noosa Pickleball now welcomes members ranging in age from 11 to 84 years. This is a good indication to not only the growth of the club, but also the attraction to the very young and the older generation. Once again it emphasises the important aspect of fostering a sense of family among members, which again helps to establish a robust club culture.

Private enterprise is now embracing the game throughout the length and breadth of Australia, thus building more complexes, with another opening recently in Maroochydore. It is hoped that this will encourage local councils and tennis clubs to offer more venues for this rapidly growing and popular sport: thus, making it possible for more people to participate. If you or any members of your family are interested in learning pickleball contact the Noosa Pickleball club by email-info@noosapickleballclub.com

Surf Club restaurant bronze

This week at the National Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence, Sunshine Beach Surf Club received Bronze in the Family category.

The awards, held annually by the Restaurant & Catering Association (R&CA), celebrate excellence across Australia’s vibrant foodservice industry.

Darren Sandilands, Restaurant Licensee at Sunshine Beach Surf Club, said:

“It is great for all involved to be recognised for our hard work and quality of food and service.”

“Everyone in and around the Sunshine Beach Surf Club restaurant have earned this prestigious award among Australia’s top restaurant and caterers.”

The R&CA is the voice of Australia’s foodservice sector, representing thousands of businesses nationwide and recognising those who set the benchmark for quality and innovation.

This accolade highlights Sunshine Beach Surf Club’s commitment to providing an exceptional family-friendly dining experience and further cements its reputation as a leader in the region’s hospitality scene.

“Sunshine Beach Surf Club is so proud to have had a partnership with Darren Sandilands for over 15 years” said Manager, Julie Strudwick. The team from the kitchen offers exceptional dining 7 days, including breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, and our front-ofhouse team is committed to providing a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. With all this, it’s the perfect venue for the whole family.”

Patrons enjoy the view from the deck at Sunshine Beach Surf Club.

Ollie and Darren Sandilands with the bronze award for family dining. (Supplied)

Sunshine

Noosa Heads SLSC education officer Gary Borham.

Noosa Heads life savers keep watch over swimmers in the Superkidz Triathlon. (Rob Maccoll)

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Small step for First Point

By Phil Jarrett

But a giant step for Noosa’s surfing community?

Maybe not, but last Monday’s routine pre-cyclone season maintenance testing of the Main Beach sand pumping system can be seen as an olive branch being extended to the surfing community by Noosa Council.

After two years of growing pressure from the Save First Point Action Group and other stakeholders, and after more than six years since the last sand was pumped onto the First Point surf break, Council CEO Larry Sengstock (a one-time surfer himself) and his staff appear to be promoting a more open approach to finding better outcomes for all in addressing the issue of sand distribution, hosting a tour of the pumping facilities during the testing at which all points of view could be heard. This resulted in a trial shifting of the First Point pump outlet 12 metres back towards the boardwalk.

This was warmly welcomed by Save First Point spokesperson Reid Johnson, who described it as a “giant breakthrough”. Reid was one of three veteran Noosa surfers who started a website and petition in 2023, fed up with what was then four years of the classic waves of First Point being buried under a Sahara of sand.

The petition called on Noosa Council “to cease all future sand pumping onto the area known as First Point and to work with interested groups to find a solution to the present situation…

First Point Noosa is renowned worldwide as one of the world’s finest surf breaks, but it is currently buried under hundreds of thousands of cubic metres of sand. Positioned within the internationally recognised Noosa World Surfing Reserve, its perfectly formed waves have been a magnet to surfing families since it first began appearing in surf movies and magazines in the early 1960s.”

But the problem was, and remains, that the causes of the sand overload can’t be fixed by simply switching the sand pump on or off, as conceded by Save First Point in 2023: “Due initially to the effects of offshore sand dumping, followed by sand pumping by the Noosa Council, and two recent sand flow deposits following flooding, we need a pause to future sand-pumping to allow First Point and Little Cove to recover naturally.”

As I reported in these pages in March 2021, in an article titled, ‘The science behind the sand’: “The massive buildup of sand has been caused by a complex set of factors, both natural and manmade, and there is no easy fix. What we do know is that, in time, storm swell events will gauge out the record sand level, allowing perfect waves to stand up over a rock and sand bottom and peel down the point as they once did.”

Despite promising signs following TC Alfred, First Point is still not really back, but the Save First Point Action Group is playing the long game, hoping to convince the council – and the general public – that we need to be proactive to ensure that the natural asset doesn’t disappear again. And it seems to be working.

USC’s Professor Javier Leon has been a leader in explaining the science of sand for more than a decade, as well as introducing “surfonomics”, placing a valuation on our surf assets in order to protect them. Javo told me this week: “Sand pumping has never been the whole problem, but I would emphasise that while it can be a contributing factor to sand buildup, if it is managed properly it can also be a means of controlling it. Save First Point has done a great job of creating awareness that there is a problem, and going

forward I think this might result in a working group of surfers liaising with council about the timing and scope of future pumping to ensure that it meets the objectives of all stakeholders.”

BOM blows up

I have no idea how many people visit the Bureau of Meteorology website on a regular basis, but as a surfer I’m on it almost every day, usually as a backup to forecasts of swell movements provided by the surf forecast sites.

When I visited the BOM for the first time in a few days about a week ago, I couldn’t believe what I found there. Holy moly! A very good, easy access site which provided short and long term regional forecasts, an excellent and colourful radar page tracking rain, hail and just about everything else vaguely weatherish, switching in or out to cover the area you want to see with one stroke, had been effectively trashed, leaving a confusing jumble of about half the information it used to carry, and minus the colour-coded radar.

Imagine my shock when I subsequently discovered that this “makeover” had cost us, the taxpayers, $80 million! Then I remembered that a couple of years ago the BOM, working under the guidance of the dreaded “consultants”, had decided that the handy acronym had to go and that it would henceforth be known as the Bureau of Meteorology or more simply “The Bureau” as in the FBI. That advice cost us $220,000. It lasted about a week.

The new look BOM site didn’t even get that far, since its unveiling coincided with a huge pattern of violent storm cells engulfing most of Eastern Australia and many of us wanted to use the old and reliable BOM radar to see if we were going to be smashed by giant hailstones, high winds and electric skies, the new one being hard to find and practically useless.

As I write the federal government has stepped in and demanded immediate rectification of the radar page and other features. They’re not there yet, but I’ve just learned that you can access the still-functioning old site, including radar at reg. bom.gov.au

Remember the long-buried cage? Still there.

Pump testing and sand grooming last Monday.

We used to take pretty little waves like this for granted.

Save First Point founders, Paul Beaver, Kim De Marco and Reid Johnson.

Main Beach sand pump stations. (Map courtesy of NSC)

First Point turns it on for the very first Noosa Malibu Classic, 1992. (NMC)

Perfect First Point peelers, way back when. (Ian Borland)The classic lineup from the air, just before it got buried, February 2020. (Supplied)

PROPERTY

AUCTIONS SET TONE FOR CUP WEEK

RECENT sales activity has been consistently strong across the Noosa region and in all price ranges, with auctions again proving their worth as the most dynamic and effective path to achieving premium results.

Many properties marketed by Tom Offermann Real Estate agents sold before or shortly after auction, showing clear evidence of strategic marketing, accurate pricing, and the depth of genuine buyer demand.

Amongst the stand-out recent results was the listing by Rebekah Offermann of a threebedroom riverfront residence at 27 Ward St, Tewantin, that sold under the auctioneer’s hammer for $4.75m.

It commands the most spectacular presence in a private cove, leeside of Sheep Island nature reserve and the world-famous Makepeace Island. As such, it is a highly sought-after Noosa River hideaway on 1485sq m, with extensive lush lawn area connecting it to the water’s edge and aptly named Riversong.

The sellers lovingly built the residence and lived there for 27 years. Auction day proved to be a full circle moment for interstate buyers whose back story included growing up in Tewantin.

An apartment in Alderly Tce, Little Cove, achieved almost double the Ward Street amount just one week before its scheduled auction while in Noosa Waters, a residence on Waterside Place changed hands two weeks post-auction close to its $6.9m asking price, all reaffirming a strong appetite for prestigious waterfront properties.

Noosa hinterland also enjoyed notable momentum, with a Cooroy Mountain Road residence selling for $6.6m, and another on Eumundi Range Road achieving $4.32m. TWO FROM TWO

Scoring two from two under the auctioneer’s hammer was Tom Offermann Real Estate’s marketing agent Luke Chen.

A three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment at 12/1 Kareela Ave, Little Cove, attracted three keen, registered bidders.

It was sold to a Brisbane buyer for $3.465m.

Success number two for Luke Chen was 35 Noosa Harbour Resort, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom gem at the ever-popular riverfront complex in Quamby Place, Noosa Heads. It sold for $2.25m with Melbourne vendors passing the

baton to Sydney buyers and regular visitors to the resort.

PICKING THE TRIFECTA

To use horse racing parlance in the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup, there was a Tom Offermann Real Estate auction trifecta in Noosaville.

Marketing agent Adam Offermann’s listing at 5 Laburnum Cres attracted five registered bidders on auction day who battled it out for 40 minutes, all obviously appreciating the singlelevel, three-bedroom home, proximity to the Noosa River, also land value interest. It was sold for $2.18m.

Marketing agent Tim McSweeney joined the trio with the top-level penthouse at 3 Wai Cocos at 215 Gympie Tce with secure entry from Gympie Tce and Elizabeth St, plus exclusive pool area with terrace.

The good life doesn’t get much better in the dress circle of Gympie Terrace with 180-degree, pelican-eye views to an abundance of natural assets from the jetty-dotted dark turquoise Noosa River, and parallel parkland to perfect sunsets.

It was sold prior to auction.

Completing the Noosaville success story was Tom Offermann Real Estate’ s Erica Newton with her listing of a two-bedroom , two-bathroom townhome at 6/269 Weyba Rd.

Several weeks prior to the auction and one week after being launched, it attracted multiple offers and was sold.

The investor from Pomona was ecstatic, as was Erica who assisted the seller gain shortterm letting approval prior to the campaign. In doing so she helped with the great result of

$1.297m.

BEACHSIDE RETREAT

Tucked away in Castaways Beach, a fourbedroom, two-bathroom house with pool at 31 Wavecrest Dve has been attracting interest ahead of auction on Friday, 7 November, because of its location.

Jesse Stowers at Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking the property to the market at 1pm on the day.

Positioned between beach and the bushland of Noosa National Park, the single-level house sits on a 793sq m corner block.

With an ideal north-facing orientation, the layout features multiple indoor and outdoor living zones.

A spacious U-shaped kitchen comes complete with classic timber cabinetry and a picturesque view over the established gardens.

The lagoon-style pool is surrounded by lush landscaping and features an island-inspired gazebo and indoor sun terrace.

Most interest has been from Brisbane - looking to relocate - young families and local builders with the aim of refurbishing or renovating.

NORTH-FACING WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY

Blending privacy, space and lifestyle, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 46 Shorehaven Dve, Noosa Waters, sold postauction with Nathan Howie and Jack Newton of Noosa Estate Agents.

Featuring sunny alfresco living and a sparkling pool, the house had a family-friendly lay-out and has gone to buyers who had lived in Noosa previously.

“It’s a very active market,’’ Nathan said, “and the auction at 14 Lyndhurst Gve, Tewantin, went off like a firecracker.’’

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool on 2571sq m sold for $2.215m.

On Wednesday, 12 November, Nathan and Jack will take the five-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car waterfront house, with pool and jetty, at 99 Shorehaven Dve, Noosa Waters, to auction at 12pm.

“It’s a ripper,’’ Nathan said. “This presents as an opportunity to get into a north-facing Noosa Waters property.’’

Interest is coming from everywhereinterstate buyers who already own property here and are looking to upgrade, as well as international.

A feature is the house has two ensuited downstairs bedrooms that opens up guest accommodation as well as outlook to the pool.

A covered terrace comes with Teppanyaki, barbecue, bar fridge and television as well as the pool and cabana.

A bright sunroom or home office at the front adds flexibility, while a double garage with an integrated workshop and internal access gives ample storage.

Air-conditioning throughout, an 8 kW solar system, and fully fenced, the low-maintenance retreat blends contemporary style with waterfront living.

VARIETY OF INTEREST

Position and privacy have been driving interest in a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool at 27 Honey Myrtle Dve,

to

Noosa Heads, that goes

auction Saturday, 8 November, at 9am.

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house, pool, at 27 Honey Myrtle Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 8 November, at 9am. (512517)

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house, pool, at 27 Honey Myrtle Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 8 November, at 9am. (512517)

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house, pool, at 27 Honey Myrtle Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 8 November, at 9am. (512517)

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house, pool, at 27 Honey Myrtle Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 8 November, at 9am. (512517)

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house, pool, at 27 Honey Myrtle Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 8 November, at 9am. (512517)

In the Elysium estate, and close to the recreation club, the property has been attracting interest from locals looking for low-maintenance living, Brisbane buyers and Melbourne interests who have been living in Noosa and been prepared to wait for the property that suits.

Lachie Woods and Ryan Bradeley of Ray White are marketing the property that sits beautifully in the estate, that is known for its privacy as well as the quality of homes and the mixed demographic of residents.

“The house has been well looked after,’’ Lachie said, “and features high ceilings, multiple living areas, as well as the ability to lock and leave.’’

The alfresco and heated pool capture the northern sun, while the designer kitchen, main bedroom suite and dedicated home office provide a family-friendly layout. There is 6.5kw solar and ducted air-conditioning.

TOWNHOME ON THE PARK

It’s one of three in the Park View Sunshine complex and this end townhome in Sunshine Beach looks out to parkland yet maintains its privacy.

Kathy Wise of Sun and Sage is taking the three-bedroom townhome with two-plus bathrooms and single-car parking at 3/1 Ferris St to auction Saturday, 8 November, at 1pm.

“From here, you are looking directly across the park,’’ Kathy said, “but you cannot see in.

“Instead, there are kookaburras landing on the fence.

“It’s a flat walk to the village, there is secure parking and the complex is gated.

“Beautifully renovated, this is a very easy place to live in.’’

Brisbane interests are looking at it as a weekender, while Melbourne buyers and locals are looking to downsize.

The living areas on the ground level with raked-ceiling and split-level design stepping up into the kitchen.

A dining space and reading alcove take advantage of the green outlook to the park.

A central, light-filled kwila timber staircase with glazed balustrade leads up to the bedrooms and bathrooms.

“It’s easy to lock up and leave,’’ Kathy said, “and you are not compromising on size so its comfortable to have people over or guests to stay.’’

FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS

FRIDAY, 7 November

Castaways Beach

• 31 Wavecrest Dve: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, 1pm, Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282 Tom

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car

Friday, 7 November, at 1pm.

Offermann Real Estate

Noosaville

• 6/269 Weyba Rd: 2bed, 2bath, 1car townhouse, 12pm, Erica Newton 0410 603 519

Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold prior to A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car townhouse at 6/269 Weyba Rd, Noosaville, has sold prior to auction

SATURDAY, 8 November

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 31 Wavecrest Dve, Castaways Beach, goes to auction Friday, 7 November, at 1pm. (512517)

Noosa Heads

• 27 Honey Myrtle Dve: 4bed, 2bath, 2car, house, pool, 9am, Lachie Woods 0477 552 268 Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670 Ray White

• 6 Mitti St: 4bed, 3bath, 2car, house, pool, 3pm, David Conolly 0438 259 956 Mike Hay 0417 624 059 Century 21 Noosa

Sunshine Beach

• 3/1 Ferris St: 3bed, 2+bath, 1car townhome,

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WEDNESDAY, 12 November Noosa Waters

• 99 Shorehaven Dve: 5bed, 3bath, 2car waterfront house, pool, jetty, 12pm, Nathan Howie 0414 424 333 Jack Newton 0418 332 247 Noosa Estate Agents

1pm, Kathy Wise 0407 968

300 Sun and Sage

house with pool at 31 Wavecrest Dve, Castaways Beach, goes to auction Friday, 7 November, at 1pm. (512517)

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 31 Wavecrest Dve, Castaways Beach, goes to auction

(512517)

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 31 Wavecrest Dve, Castaways Beach, goes to auction Friday, 7 November, at 1pm. (512517)

A three-bedroom, two-plus bathroom, one-car townhome at 3/1 Ferris St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction at 1pm Saturday, 8 November. (512517)

three-bedroom, two-plus bathroom, one-car townhome at 3/1 Ferris St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction at 1pm Saturday, 8 November. (512517)

31 WAVECRES TD RIVE , CAS TA WAYSBEACH

There’smoretolove aboutthisbeachsideabodethan itsproximitytopristinesand, coolsurfbreaksand thedog-friendlyshoresofCastawaysBeach-though beingjusta five-minutestroll to thesoft whitesandis certainly adream!Whattrulysetsthishomeapartis itspositionandorientationin aprestigiousresidential Estate,knownforits warm communityspiritand relaxed coastallifestyle.

Tuckedbehindlushsubtropicalgardensbrimmingwith swayingpalmsandvibrantbougainvillea,thissingle-level beachhousesitsproudlyon afantastic,largerthan most 793m2 cornerblock.Withitsidealnorth-facing orientation,thehomeisbathedinnaturallight,making everylivingspacefeelbright, warm,and welcoming.

Auction Friday7 November1.00pm View Friday12.30pm

Agent JesseStowers 0414367282 jesse@offermann.com.au

4E DW ARD ST REET , NO O SAVILLE

Unparalleledluxuryaboundsinthisdesignerhome with commandingviewsoftheNoosaRiver, ahighendkitchen,immaculate finishes, afabulousmaster suite,and aprivateoutdooroasiswithasparkling inground swimmingpoolofferingtheepitomeofgrand riversideliving.As youapproachtheproperty,the home’selegantexteriorwithinvitingentryand striking contemporaryfeatureshintatthe stylishinterior

that awaits you.Setinanenviablelocationwithin minutesfromNoosaNational Park, world-renowned beaches,and5-stardining,thisriversidepropertyoffers exceptionallifestyleappeal combinedwithunmatched prestige.

Auction

Friday14November1.30pm View Saturday 10.30am-11.00am &Wednesday4.30pm- 5.00pm

Agent AdamOffermann 0475804467 adam@offermann.com.au

15 BAYVIEW R OAD, NOOSAHEADS

Boasting apeerless5-starLittle Cove address, seeminglypoisedintheNoosaNational Park steered by 180° wow-worthyviewsfromLagunaBay,NorthShore, ColouredSandsandbeyond,the resplendentresidence is exceptional by design.Livingareashave angled disappearingglazed wallsopeningin concertwith parallelnorthside terracesonewithadazzlingpool.

Naturallightinvitesitselfintoshadowdanceover gloriousspottedgum flooring.After40 yearsof exceptionalholidaymemories,thisfamilytreasure mereminutes to LittleCoveBeach,istheultimate investmentprize.

Auction Saturday15November12.00pm View Saturday10.00am -10.30am

Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

Agent Luke Chen 0417600840 luke@offermann.com.au

24 KAREELA AV ENUE , NO O SAHEADS

InoneofNoosa’smostcovetedenclavesliesthevery essenceofcoastalliving.MomentsfromLittleCove Beach,HastingsStreetandtheNoosaNational Park, 24 Kareela Avenueoffersarareopportunityto secure a698m²siteprivatelyset fromthe flat street and adjoiningtheNational Park.

Atranquilhavenwhereserenityand connectioncoexist -wander to thesurf,strollthe coastaltrails, returnto yourprivateretreat.Createyourdreamhome, aplace wherecherishedmemoriesaremade,righthere in prestigiousLittle Cove

Auction Friday21November11.00am

View

Saturday 10.00am -10.30am Wednesday12.00pm -12.30pm

Agent

TiffanyWilson 0468922519

tiffany@offermann.com.au

29 TA RIN AS TREET , NOOS AH EAD S

Invest in relaxed coastallivingallthefamilywilladore, withthepurchaseofthis2020-builtdesigner residence on afullyfenced655m2block,boasting aprized northerlyaspect floodingthehomeandalfresco entertaining zonewithnaturallight;withinthecoveted CooloolaEstate,offeringquickeasyaccess to allthe essentialsandthefun stuff! Soaring ceilingsincludinga doubleheight voidat

frontmaximisethesenseofspaceandlight;andthe integratedindoor/outdoor flow is fluidandseamless. Thisis aresidencedesignedforrelaxation, celebration, andendlessjoiedevivre

Currentownershaverecentlyundertaken atasteful renovation,trulyelevatingitsappeal to thenextlevel; itisturnkeyready to move intoandfullyembrace a desirableNoosalifestyle.

Auction

Friday21November1.00pm View

Friday5.00pm- 5.30pm

Saturday 10.00am -10.30am

Wednesday12.00pm -12.30pm Agent EricaNewton 0410603519 erica@offermann.com.au

7F INLEYROAD , EU MU ND I

Perchedatopits rolling two-acre haven,thehome shimmerslikeadiamondbeneaththeendlesssky.Wide balconiesandsoaringgables capturetheimagination, unfurlinglavishlylikeabridgetothehorizon. Mornings beginwith coffeeasdaybreakspillsacrossthe field,and eveningsclosewithsunset paintingthehillsbeyond. Inside, every roomhumswith aquiet charm.Timber floors,a flickering fireplace,classicdisposition,and

state-of-the-artMieleappliances combineeffortlessly withmodern comfort.Afternoonsdrift by betweenthe open field,thepoolterraceandthebreezybalconies, whilesparrows flitthroughthecitrustreesliningthe hillside.Minutes toEumundi,20minutes to NoosaMain Beach,andmoments to theBruceHighway,thishome blendsserenity,sophistication,andthetimelessspirit oftheNoosaHinterland. A 4 B 3 C 2 D

Auction Saturday 22November5.00pm View Saturday 2.00pm -2.30pm

Agent BeauLamshed 0402699303 beau@offermann.com.au

1/110 HIL TO NT ERRACE , NOOSAVILLE

Discovertheepitomeofriversidesophistication,a sparkling5-staronHilton residence,dazzling water viewsoptimisingtheperfectnortherlyaspect,andan expressiveChrisCloutdesign,juxtaposingthespiritof indoor-outdoorspacesforallseasons,withtheenergy of aremarkablesettingsurrounded by nature Indulgingdefinitive flairareloftyceilingheights,and an extensiveuseofglasswithbanksofdisappearing

doorsinthelivinganddiningspaces.There’s aseamless connectiontothe expansiveundercoverterrace,lawn andshimmeringpool.No reasonsneeded to entertain familyandfriendswithsuchamesmerising everchangingscene,proximitytoforeshoreandluminous blue-greenNoosaRiverwithbobbingleisurecraft,plus thepicturesqueNoosaNorthShorebeyond.

Auction

Saturday 29November1.00pm View

Saturday &Wednesday 11.00am -11.30am

Agent

NicHunter 0421785512

nic@offermann.com.au

7/56 DAVID LO WW AY , SUNRISEBEACH

Maravilla.Onlyonesoutterlyextravagantdesign statementlikenootheronNoosa’seasternseaboard, splicedwithintimationsofworldclasspure indulgence ontheabsolutebeachfront.Enrichedwithanextensive curatedart collection, exclusiveluxuryfurniture, bespokeaccessoriesandartifacts,itisravishinglynew andbreathtaking.Itdistilssophisticationwithdramatic foyer,curvaceous staircaseandrenownedAustralian

artistsgracingthepolished walls, evoking amodern artanddesigngallery.Next-levelaudaciousnessisa seriouswinebar,cellarsand anod to boujee wellness withmirror-walled gym,spaandicebathbesidethe sauna.There’ssimplynothinglikeinvestingina dazzling bluediamond.Enough to makeyousigh.

Auction Saturday6 December11.00am Registeredbiddersonly

Agent TomOffermann 0412711888 tom@offermann.com.au

Agent CameronUrquhart 0411757570 cameron@offermann.com.au

21 CRAN KS TREET , SU N SHIN EB EACH

Thereare homesthatwhisperofluxury,andthosethat declareitwithquietconfidence.At21CrankStreet, SunshineBeach, you findthelatter- acontemporary sanctuarythatfusesarchitecturalsophisticationwith effortless coastalliving.Everylineandmaterialspeaks thelanguageofmodernluxe,drawingtheoceaninto dailylife. Poisedonaneast-facingridge,it captures unbrokenoceanviewsandaneasystroll to Sunshine

BeachvillageandtheSurfClub.Expansive glazing floodstheinteriors withlight,whileopen-planliving flowstoa terraceand resort-stylepoolbelow. The kitchenis asculpturalcentrepieceforentertaining, withoceanvistasfromeveryangle. Fourbedroomsand threebathroomsoffer comfortandrefinement,the mastersuiteahavenof calmwheresunriseandsea becomepartof everydaylife.

Price $13.95M

Agent Roark Walsh 0437447804 roark@offermann.com.au

HOME FOCUS

HIDDEN GROVE; LUXURY RESIDENCE

ASPIRE to a wonderous absolute picturesque sought-after location tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac, somewhere between the sea spray of Noosa Main Beach, and ten minutes to cafe central Gympie Terrace, parallel to the foreshore of the ever vibrant Noosa River.

Admire the scenic sweeping driveway sculpted by botanical-like gardens more a serene hidden grove, magnificent lily-adorned lake with jetty, fringed by paperbarks, lawn and rainforest, and ahead be in awe of the substantial modernist residence poised sublimely to perfectly capture nature’s best from every angle.

Take the walkway and prepare for a beautiful surprise. Inside, marvel at how it is fashioned with ravishing over-sized design forward living spaces, ever-so lofty ceilings, fireplace with feature wall of river stone, and notice how the full height picture windows and doors on three sides ‘invite’ oodles of natural light to shadow dance over endless spotted gum floors.

When it comes to impressive kitchens for the consummate entertainer this takes the cake and is undoubtedly a cracker! The galley side has marble-topped white/charcoal cabinetry including a lengthy island breakfast bar and wall benches. They extend around the corner to the butlers-style pantry with black stone topped cabinetry, also a cellar with wine fridge. Appliances are top-end and include integrated Pitt gas hobs Fisher & Paykel fridge, Miele dishwasher, and water aficionados will love the Billi Hydro Tap.

Inside also blurs the lines to outside thanks to numerous disappearing doors including to the expansive outdoor room, the perfect casual entertaining space adding to the numerous options whatever the season. There’s an outdoor kitchen with granite benchtops, integrated barbeque, sink and a drinks fridge.

When it comes to sweet dreams, upstairs with four plush carpeted bedrooms and picture windows looking over the gardens, lake and pool, is serious bliss, especially the lavish premier suite retreat. It is matched by a fashionista-style dressing room, a walk-in robe and an uber chic white and charcoal tiled ensuite with stone topped basin cabinetry, double shower and a freestanding bathtub to soak away the blues.

Three bedrooms with built-in robes share a bathroom and a powder room styled as per the ensuite. Nearby is an open study perhaps leisure space.

Cloistered amongst the trees near the main residence is a classic 20’s cottage with original verandah, French doors, pink and translucent paned casement windows, timber floors, kitchen and modern bathroom. Upstairs with its vaulted ceiling and Juliette balcony is the bedroom.

In addition, two studios each have a bathroom; one has a kitchenette, the other an undercover terrace; and in-between is a single car garage.

HOME ESSENTIALS

“Looking for a sea change albeit an escape to a slice of nature’s paradise where the sub-tropical climate is idyllic,” comments Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Peter TeWhata. “Prefer to be close to Noosa’s myriad natural assets, Noosa Main Beach, famous Noosa National Park with world recognised Surfing Reserve plus sophisticated Hastings Street with its bevy of boutiques, art galleries, bars and beachside restaurants.”

“Seeing is believing what this exhilarating hidden grove estate on 1.91 easy hectares, with an exciting contemporary residence that keeps on giving, has to offer!”

Insider Intel:

• Land Area: 1.91ha

• Pool: 13m saltwater w water feature; ‘beach end’ for kids; spa

• Lake/Jetty/ 2.83m2 w water spout feature/7m x 2.5m

• Residence: areas 320m2 Int/31 Ext;

• Features: 3.6m ceilings w walls/paned doors on 3 sides; gas fireplace with floor-to-ceiling river rock wall & floor lights; ducted air/fans

• Extras: u/c outdoor room/entertaining 5.3mx5.9m w built-in BBQ, fridge, granite benchtops & sink; laundry fully equipped w storage, & Vacuumaid; 2 car garage w epoxy floor; tesla battery

• Kitchen: galley w marble-topped white/charcoal cabinetry incl 4.3m island breakfast bar + wall benches; marble splashback; statement rattan pendants; walk-in pantry w black stone top cabinetry & white tiled splashback; cellar w wine fridge; Pitt x4 integrated gas hobs; Fisher & Paykel ovens + integrated fridge; Miele dble dishwasher; Billi hydra tap; black tapware

• Bedrooms: 4 upstairs w plush charcoal carpet, wispy sheers upstairs & picture windows + louvres w nth aspect over gardens lake & pool; premier suite retreat w over-sized dress-

ing room & curved cabinetry; WIR; white & charcoal tiled ensuite, black stone topped 2 basin cabinetry, dble shower & freestanding bathtub; 3 bedrooms w WIRs, share bathroom, styled as per ensuite

• Cottage: areas 102m2 Internal/28 External; classic 20’s features incl verandah, French doors, timber floors, casement windows w translucent & pink window panes; kitchen w oven/cooktop; modern bathroom w shower & 2-basin cabinetry; laundry & store; upstairs w pitched timber ceiling, 1 bedroom & Juliette balcony; overlooks lake & gardens

• Studios: 2 total 78m2 internal/15m2 external; each w bathroom; 1 w car space & kitchenette/1 w terrace

• Exterior: Solar; Water tanks; landscaped gardens w frangipani dieffenbachia, palms, pandanus; lighting; fruit trees, raised veggie beds & chicken coup; 3 phase pump irrigation; rainforest trail; fully lit concrete driveway

Address: 34 Bonavista Crescent, DOONAN Description: 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 garage, pool Price: $4M Inspect: Saturday 8 November 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Contact: Peter Tewhata 0423 972 034, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

REDEFINING BEACHSIDE LUXURY AND GLAMOUR

IF seaside glamour is all about an incomparable position mere footsteps to the squeaky white sand pearlescence of Noosa Main Beach and sparkling shallows of Laguna Bay, also sizzling enviable views of First Point and Noosa National Park, and it has the address of sophisticated Hastings Street, this is a slice of paradise.

Surrounded by sublime natural assets, the perfect match is a luxurious apartment, more a romantic haven, which has been breathtakingly reimagined and executed to a finite degree.

Step inside. Be enthralled by the transformed, remarkably detailed and appointed living area, exuding a sense of fluidity and space thanks to a wall of glass that seemingly disappears and morphs from indoors to the undercover terrace and beyond. Textures, colour, unique fixtures, finishes, custom upholstery and one-of-a-kind pieces, create a playful interior.

Wispy linen sheers catch the breeze, natural light bounces shadow-like over the cork flooring, curved features are aplenty including the sumptuous white boucle sofa, custom console, designer mirrors, and all complemented by pendants, artifacts and accessories.

The class act continues on the undercover terraces, the perfect place year-round to prop and enjoy breakfast after a swim in the ocean or a walk in the national park and watch nature’s ever-changing visual tableaux on Laguna Bay unfold from the sun lounges. Alternatively, for those with a penchant for low-key albeit a romantic night-in, how about cocktails for two on the day bed, maybe sundowners or a barbeque accompanied by the sound of waves gently breaking onto the foreshore?

Commensurate with the high-end fit out, is the galley kitchen with grey terrazzo-topped oak cabinetry including lower as well as floorto-ceiling cabinetry. The upper shelving has feature russet tiles around the rangehood; there’s a marble semi-island breakfast bar; and a range of Siemens premium appliances such as oven, cooktop and integrated fridge as well as a Miele dishwasher; plus, all the necessary accoutrements for an easy holiday.

The king suite continues the luxury curvaceous theme with custom bedhead, white side tables and robes with oak doors. Similarly in the ensuite with marble custom basin-topped oak cabinetry, russet wall tiles, designer mirror, drencher shower and wall of glass bricks.

“Apartments of this calibre and commanding such presence on the beachfront

HOME ESSENTIALS

Address: 19/49 Hastings Street, NOOSA HEADS

Description: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 garage

seldom come to market,” comments Tom Offermann Real Estate marketing agent Eliza Coppin.

“When it comes to our idyllic sub-tropical climate and spectacular rental returns this uber-chic apartment in the On The Beach complex has retained its history of back-toback, year-round bookings, making this a judicious one-off investment opportunity.”

Insider Intel:

• Internal/External Areas: 41m2/18m2

• Terraces: undercover 4.1mx2.8m + 3.5mx3m; sun lounges custom daybed & seating + table & stools; cabinetry w integrated Cookout BBQ

• Design: totally reimagined/fully renovated, interior design, furniture fit-out & styling by CLO Studios; completed Aug 23

• Features/Living: cork tiled interior; aircon/ fans; custom cabinetry; fresh palette mimics nature; designer curved mirrors, pendants, artifacts & accessories/wispy linen sheers; white boucle curved sofa; wall-hung white cabinetry/console & TV

• Kitchen: galley-style w grey terrazzo-topped oak cabinetry incl lower & floor-to-ceiling; upper open shelving w feature russet tiles around rangehood; marble semi-island breakfast bar; Siemens oven, cooktop & integrated fridge; Miele dishwasher

• Bedroom: curvaceous bedhead & white side tables; BIR w curved oak doors; ensuite w marble custom basin-topped oak cabinetry; russet wall tiles w designer mirror; drencher shower & wall w glass bricks

• On The Beach Complex: heated pool & spa, lawn terrace, hedges, palms & pandanus; path w gate to boardwalk & beach; gym; guest laundry; secure parking & lift access; on-site management

Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am and Wednesday 1-1.30pm Auction: Saturday 22 November 12pm

Contact: Eliza Coppin 0423 726 639, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

“Noosa Beachfront”

Rare & Exclusive Noosa Beachfront

Relax on the furnished terrace and listen to the sounds of the waves. Apartment 18 Fairshore is located directly on the Noosa beachfront, beautifully renovated enjoying an uninterrupted view of Laguna Bay. It has the perfect ground floor position, one level up from Hastings Street, offering the best views and direct access to and from the beach.

18 ‘Fairshore’ 41 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads 2 2 1

Auction Saturday 15th November 1pm Friday & Wednesday 12-12:30pm rwnoosa.com.au

Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Frank Milat 0438 528 148 5447 4499

Richardson&Wrench 23 Hastings Street, Noosa

HOME FOCUS

SUNSHINE BEACH MAGIC: RENOVATED PENTHOUSE

IMAGINE starting each morning on your private rooftop terrace, coffee in hand, as the sun rises over the endless Pacific horizon.

This isn’t just an apartment – it’s a meticulously reimagined masterpiece where every detail has been crafted for those who refuse to compromise on style, comfort, or location. Picture this: You wake in your luxurious master suite to uninterrupted ocean views stretching as far as the eye can see.

After a refreshing shower in your spa-like ensuite, you wander to the designer kitchen where premium appliances and sleek cabinetry make breakfast preparation a pleasure.

By mid-morning, you’re on your expansive ocean-facing balcony, where floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors have transformed your lightfilled living area into one continuous indooroutdoor space beneath soaring curved ceilings. Lunch calls from one of Sunshine Beach village’s acclaimed restaurants – just a short stroll away.

You explore boutique shops and cafes before heading to the patrolled beach at Sunshine Beach Surf Club for an afternoon swim. Returning home, your secure undercover parking makes arrival effortless.

As evening approaches, you ascend to your exclusive rooftop terrace – the crown jewel of this extraordinary home. Here, 360-degree views create the ultimate backdrop for sunset cocktails and alfresco dining under the stars. Later, your second bedroom guest enjoys their own tranquil retreat with private balcony access overlooking the sparkling swimming pool below – perfect for their morning coffee ritual tomorrow. Every element of this Apartment 12 residence speaks to refined taste.

The expansive living area, bathed in natural light and crowned by dramatic curved ceilings, creates an atmosphere of sophisticated serenity. The master suite is your private oceanfront sanctuary complete with sweeping views, spacious walk-in wardrobe, and a luxurious ensuite finished to the highest standards.

HOME ESSENTIALS

The second bedroom offers its own slice of paradise with direct balcony access to peaceful pool views. A fully renovated main bathroom with contemporary fixtures and elegant styling completes this picture of coastal refinement.

Whether you’re seeking a permanent seaside residence or the ultimate holiday escape, this is more than a home – it’s a lifestyle transformation.

Opportunities to secure such a meticulously renovated penthouse sanctuary in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most coveted enclaves are rare and fleeting.

Your coastal dream life is waiting. Don’t let it slip away.

Address: 12 ‘Cote D’Azur’ 6 Douglas Street, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1

Contact: Steven Field 0447 915 953, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH NOOSA

Wunya – Where Zen Minimalism Meets Mediterranean Soul

Nestled just a minute’s walk from the white sands of Little Cove Beach and the lush trails of Noosa National Park, Wunya is a once in a lifetime opportunity and remarkable brand new residence where wellness, design, and nature exist in perfect balance. This architectural sanctuary fuses Zen-inspired simplicity with Mediterranean warmth to offer a living experience that is both grounding and elevated. It’s not just a home — it’s thoughtfully designed to support the mind, body, and spirit. Every detail at Wunya has been selected to enhance wellbeing and comfort.

Designed for flexibility and comfort, this spacious home features up to seven bedrooms, three bathrooms, and multiple living zones —including an upstairs retreat—and a two-car garage complete with EV charging capabilities. At the heart of the outdoor experience is a self-cleaning, heated magnesium lap pool with powerful swim jets — perfect for both relaxation and performance. Wellness amenities include a hydrogen hot/cold plunge and a Cell State infrared, red light, and hot coal sauna. Wunya is a home defined not only by what’s visible, but by what’s intentionally hidden — where technology supports wellness, and every finish, fixture, and space has been designed for longevity, serenity, and sensory softness. Whether you're swimming at sunrise, or sharing a meal in the warm glow of evening light, Wunya invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect — with yourself and the world around you.

6 Mitti Street, Noosa Heads

AUCTION

Saturday 8 November 3pm On Site

INSPECTIONS

Saturday 2.30-3.00pm

AGENTS

David Conolly 0438 259 956

Mike Hay 0417 624 059

Luxurious Apartment Living in the Heart of Noosa Heads

Experience relaxed Noosa living in this beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, perfectly positioned in the heart of Noosa Heads. Set within one of Noosa's original holiday complexes, the residence captures the charm and relaxed spirit of old Noosa, thoughtfully updated for contemporary comfort.

Elevated and light-filled, the apartment enjoys gentle breezes and filtered views through the gums to the Noosa Sound and out across Laguna Bay. The main bedroom serves as a private retreat with a walk-in robe, ensuite and Juliette balcony, ideal for morning coffee or an evening wind-down.

Two guest bedrooms, both with built-in robes, open to a shared balcony and are serviced by a family bathroom with a separate bath, shower and powder room.

The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area forms the heart of the home, flowing effortlessly to a covered entertainer's balcony. With its ideal north-facing aspect, you can enjoy soft morning light and vibrant sunset views. The kitchen is well appointed with quality appliances, ample storage, a walk-in pantry and breakfast bar seating. Additional features include an internal laundry, contemporary lighting, louvre windows, secure parking and access to the complex pool, perfect for a refreshing swim after a day at the beach.

18/4 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads

AUCTION

Saturday 15 November 11am On Site

INSPECTIONS

Saturday 10.00-10.30am

AGENTS

David Conolly 0438 259 956

Oliver O'Reilly 0429 827 224

LUXURIOUS DUAL LIVING IN A PRESTIGIOUS POCKET

FORM meets function in this spectacular Noosa Heads haven, brought to life by Cameron Jones from the renowned Innovate Architects. Every inch of this one-of-a-kind property has been carefully considered and meticulously crafted to create a truly spectacular property that you will be proud to call your own.

The versatile six-bedroom, four-bathroom layout will delight, whether you’re looking to comfortably accommodate extended family and guests or even generate a rental income and capitalise on this prized location.

Spanning two levels, the primary residence offers space and luxury, with the heart of the home sure to be the open kitchen, dining and lounge area.

Here, a statement gas fireplace anchors the room while engineered timber floors and a wall of glass sliding doors ensure a bright and contemporary appeal.

In the kitchen, you will find an oversized island and sweeping stone countertops along with bespoke cabinetry, high-end appliances and a well-equipped butler’s pantry. A servery to the covered entertaining area will make hosting

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guests a breeze as you cook up a storm on the outdoor kitchen and pizza oven while admiring views over the sparkling swimming pool.

Indoor and outdoor powder rooms await on this level alongside a laundry, double garage and a guest bedroom with a walk-in robe, ensuite and external access. Dual office/media rooms and a stunning family bathroom are all yours upstairs, plus there are three additional bedrooms, including your decadent owner’s

suite complete with a walk-in robe, ensuite and covered balcony.

Adding to the versatility of this show-stopping layout is the fully self-contained two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with a gated entry and an open kitchen and living space that flows out to a patio and fire pit area. Depending on your family’s needs, the options are truly endless for this council-approved secondary dwelling, making it an absolute must-see.

As you might expect, the list of extra features is extensive and includes CCTV, an intercom and a back-to-base alarm system, heated towel rails throughout, fibre-optic internet, a carport, irrigated and landscaped gardens, a Sonos sound system, and so much more.

Noosa’s picture-perfect waterways and beaches are close by, and you’re just minutes from the famous farmers’ markets, bustling cafes, popular shops and entertainment.

Address: 4 Weyba Park Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: Saturday 11am-11.30am Auction: Saturday, 22 November 2025 at 3pm On Site

Contact: Mike Hay 0417 624 059 and Rachel Sellman 0422 719 041, CENTURY21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP

27 Honey Myrtle Road, Noosa Heads

Tucked within a private, leafy estate beside Noosa Springs Golf Course, 27 Honey Myrtle Road blends luxury with low-maintenance living. A modern open-plan layout flows to multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, with floor-to-ceiling glass inviting in light and greenery. The alfresco and pool capture the northern sun, while the designer kitchen, indulgent master suite and dedicated home office deliver effortless comfort. With no lawns to mow and resort-style amenities nearby, enjoy contemporary Noosa living just moments from Hastings Street and world-class beaches.

99 SHOREHAVEN DRIVE, NOOSAVILLE

Perfectly positioned with a coveted northern aspect, this modern five-bedroom residence captures the essence of relaxed Noosa waterfront living. Its spacious design invites natural light and cooling breezes, while a private jetty provides seamless access to the Noosa River and beyond.

INSPECT SAT 8TH 10 - 10:30AM; WED 12TH 11:30 - 12PM

BlackMountain

Saturday8thNovember

10.00AM -10.30AM368BlackMountain Road 443 O/O$1,895,000 Cons.Laguna RealEstate0421283951

Sunday9thNovember

9.30AM -10.00AM478BlackMountain Road 421 AuctionHinternoosa0422923851

10.30AM -11.00AM220BlackMountain Range Road 421 OffersOver$3,000,000 Hinternoosa0422923851

Boreen Point Saturday8thNovember

10.15AM -10.45AM 13ToolaraStreet 332 OffersOver$1,250,000 Hinternoosa0415111370

CastawaysBeach

Friday7thNovember

12.30PM -1.00PM31 WavecrestDrive 422 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0414367282

Saturday8thNovember

11.00AM -11.30AM 19 MoonbeamCrescent 422 AuctionCoastalNoosa RealEstate0411737 767 Wednesday12thNovember

11.00AM -11.30AM 19 MoonbeamCrescent 422 AuctionCoastalNoosa RealEstate0411737 767 Cooroy

12.30PM -1.00PM 18 Forest OakCourt3 22 OffersConsideredHinternoosa0415111 370 2.45PM -3.15PM 2DunbarCourt4 23 Offers Over$1,500,000 Hinternoosa0415111 370

Doonan

Saturday8thNovember

9.00AM -9.30AM343Sunrise Road 546 OffersOver$2,895,000 Hinternoosa0415111 370

9.30AM -10.00AM 8PanavistaCt 42.5 2$2,000,000 Laguna RealEstate0412043880

10.00AM -10.30AM 17 PanavistaCourt5 32 OffersOver$1,999,000Hinternoosa0404344399 11.00AM -11.30AM34BonavistaCrescent 753 $4,000,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0423972034 Eerwah Vale

Saturday8thNovember

10.00AM -10.30AM 15 to31Neeraway Road 643 OffersOver$2,799,000 Hinternoosa0404344399

Sunday9thNovember

12.00PM -12.45PM52Musavale Road AuctionHinternoosa0422923851

Eumundi

Saturday8thNovember

11.15AM -11.45AM26CapricornCourt4 36 OffersOver$2,195,000 Hinternoosa0404344399

2.00PM -2.30PM 7Finley Road 432 Auction

NoosaHeads

Friday7thNovember

TomOffermann RealEstate0402699303

9.30AM -10.00AM203/61NoosaSpringsDrive 332 BUYERSFROM$3M Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

11.00AM -11.30AM 9WhiteBeechRoad 432 $2,550,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0409685211

12.00PM -12.30PM 18/41HastingsStreet 221AuctionOn-Site 15thNovember1pmRichardson &Wrench Noosa54474499

12.00PM -12.30PM26/5QuambyPlace 221 $1,450,000

1.30PM -2.00PM214/1AlbaClose 221 Auction

5.00PM -5.30PM29TarinaStreet 422 Auction

Saturday8thNovember

TomOffermann RealEstate0412894542

TomOffermann RealEstate0410603519

TomOffermann RealEstate0410603519

8.30AM -9.00AM 105/61NoosaSpringsDrive 32.52.5 BY NEGOTIATION Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

9.15AM -9.45AM203/61NoosaSpringsDrive 332 PRESENTALLOFFERS Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

10.00AM -10.30AM 15 BayviewRoad 452 Auction

10.00AM -10.30AM29TarinaStreet 422 Auction

TomOffermann RealEstate0417600 840

TomOffermann RealEstate0410603519

10.00AM -10.30AM 2SmokeBushDrive 432 ContactAgentTomOffermann RealEstate0423972034

10.00AM -10.30AM24 Kareela Avenue 42 -Auction

TomOffermann RealEstate0468922519

10.00AM -10.30AM 135/61NoosaSpringsDrive 32.52.5 BY NEGOTIATION Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

10.45AM -11.15AM 3SpringsCrescent 33 2.5 BY NEGOTIATION Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

11.00AM -11.45AM314/61NoosaSpringsDr 332 Offersover$2.8m JoeLangley RealEstate0419883499

11.00AM -11.30AM59/6QuambyPlace2 11 PriceGuide$2.5MillionRichardson &Wrench Noosa54474499

11.00AM -11.30AM 19/49HastingsStreet 111 Auction

11.00AM -11.30AM 9WhiteBeechRoad 432 $2,550,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0423726639

TomOffermann RealEstate0409685211

11.30AM -12.00PM 1411/75 ResortDriveNoosaHeads32.5 2BYNEGOTIATION Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

12.00PM -12.30PM 12BWYANDRA STREET 322 CONTACTAGENT McLurePrestige0499270691

3.00PM -3.30PM516/32HastingsStreet 111 $1,600,000TomOffermann RealEstate0418714 653

OPENHOMES

12.00PM -12.30PM24 KareelaAvenue 42 -AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0468922519 12.00PM -12.30PM29TarinaStreet 422 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0410603519 1.00PM -1.30PM 19/49HastingsStreet 111 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0423726639

Noosaville

Thursday6thNovember

-11.30AM3/235GympieTerrace

-4.30PM 15 LintottCt3 23 ContactAgentLaguna RealEstate0412043880

Friday7thNovember 11.00AM -11.30AM3/235GympieTerrace 321 O/O$2,600,000Cons.Laguna RealEstate0407379893 12.00PM -12.30PM 104/295 WeybaRd 211 $750,000Laguna RealEstate0407379893

Saturday8thNovember

9.00AM -9.30AM73LAKEWEYBADRIVE 322 FOR SALEMcLurePrestige0499270691 9.00AM -9.30AM4 ArmitageCourt4 32 ForthcomingAuctionNoosaEstateAgents0414424333 9.00AM -9.30AM63LakeEntranceBvd 322 Offers Over$1,295,000NoosaEstateAgents0414424333 10.00AM -10.30AM 4SILKWOODDRIVE 322 FOR SALEMcLurePrestige0431468 001 10.00AM -10.30AM3/7-9SylviaStreet 231 ByNegotiationLaguna RealEstate0434236 110 10.00AM -10.30AM2/235GympieTce 321 P.O.A.Laguna RealEstate0407379893 10.00AM -10.30AM2/49BluefinCourt4 32 $2,295,000NoosaEstateAgents0414424333 10.30AM -11.00AM 4EdwardStreet 432 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0475804467 11.00AM -11.30AM1/110HiltonTerrace 332 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0421785512 11.00AM -11.30AM 15 LintottCt3 23Offers Over$1,425,000ConsideredLaguna RealEstate0412043880 11.00AM -11.30AM 4LimosaCct 422 BuyerInterest$1,975,000NoosaEstateAgents0412585494 12.00PM -12.30PM5/265GympieTerrace 321 O/O$1,600,000Cons.Laguna RealEstate0407379893 12.00PM -12.30PM 104/295 WeybaRd 211 $750,000Laguna RealEstate0407379893

Monday10thNovember

12.00PM -12.30PM214/299 Weyba Road 211 $750,000Laguna

Wednesday12thNovember 9.00AM -9.30AM4 ArmitageCourt4 32 ForthcomingAuctionNoosaEstateAgents0414424333 10.00AM -10.30AM3/7-9SylviaStreet 231 ByNegotiationLaguna RealEstate0434236 110 10.00AM -10.30AM2/235GympieTce

Noosa Waters

Saturday8thNovember

OPENHOMES

-3.30PM 6MittiStreet 432 AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0438259956

11.00AM -11.30AM 18/4 SerenityClose 321 AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0429827224 12.00PM -12.30PM 15 BayviewRoad 452 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0417600 840

1.00PM -1.30PM 18/41HastingsStreet 221AuctionOn-Site 15thNovember1pmRichardson &Wrench Noosa54474499

Friday21stNovember

11.00AM -11.30AM24 KareelaAvenue 42 -AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0468922519 12.00PM -12.30PM1/70UpperHastingsStreet 322 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0475804467 1.00PM -1.30PM29TarinaStreet 422 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0410603519

Saturday22ndNovember

12.00PM -12.30PM 19/49HastingsStreet 111 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0423726639 3.00PM -3.30PM 4Weyba ParkDrive 643 AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0417624059

Noosaville

Saturday8thNovember

12.00PM -12.30PM1/24SunseekerCl 321 AuctionNoosaEstateAgents0412585494 12.15PM

BREATHTAKING VIEWS, PRIME COVETED LOCATION

ENJOY one of Noosa’s most enviable riverfront positions with this stylish first-floor, north-facing apartment capturing breathtaking panoramic views across the Noosa River. Designed for effortless living and entertaining, it combines generous indoor-outdoor spaces with a prime Gympie Terrace address, footsteps from restaurants, cafes and boutique shopping.

The apartment boasts one of the largest balconies on the river, complete with a 6.5-metre motorised retractable awning for all-weather enjoyment. With space on the side terrace to store kayaks, paddleboards or even nurture a herb garden, this is an outdoor haven perfect for hosting family and friends or simply soaking up the iconic Noosa lifestyle.

Inside, plantation shutters, ducted reversecycle air-conditioning and a light-filled open plan design enhance year-round comfort. The well-appointed kitchen is finished with AEG appliances, a pyrolytic oven, abundant storage and a new dishwasher, making it ideal for the home entertainer. Three bedrooms, all with builtin robes, are serviced by two bathrooms, while a full internal laundry comes complete with Miele washer and dryer. A secure lock-up storeroom in the undercover car park provides additional

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space for golf clubs, bikes or fishing gear.

The boutique complex features a private tropical resort-style pool and spa and multiple

visitor car parking spaces, offering flexibility for permanent living, weekend escapes or holiday letting (subject to STCA). This is a rare

opportunity to secure a spacious riverside retreat with lifestyle, location and convenience all in one.

Address: 2/235 Gympie Terrace, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage, pool Price: On Application Inspect: Saturday and Wednesday, 10.00-10.30am or By Appointment

Contact: Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

LIVE THE HINTERLAND DREAM

YOUR opportunity .... This distinctive Tudorstyle residence isn’t just a home, it’s a lifestyle. Set on two verdant hectares with sweeping hinterland views, it perfectly blends character, charm and modern comfort. Designed with entertaining and versatility in mind, it offers an exceptional opportunity for families wanting space to spread out, host in style and enjoy the benefits of dual living.

Cleverly designed to capture the stunning hinterland outlook from most rooms, the three-level home has been freshly painted and thoughtfully updated, offering four bedrooms and three bathrooms to accommodate family and guests with ease.

The middle level has been fully renovated and is the true heart of the home. Here, the kitchen shines with a sleek induction cooktop, two drawer dishwasher, spacious pantry and premium appliances, all designed to make everyday living effortless and entertaining a pleasure.

Downstairs, a fully self-contained studio with its own private entrance opens up endless possibilities. Perfect for extended family, teenagers seeking independence, or visiting guests, it also offers the option to rent out for

extra income, making it a true asset to the property.

At the heart of the outdoor experience is a hand-crafted mineral swimming pool, a serene oasis that invites long afternoons under the sun. Just beyond the pool, an Australian outback-inspired entertaining area sets the stage for barbecues, celebrations and sunset drinks with friends.

Practical features enhance the appeal,

including three car accommodation, a 6 x 6 shed, two large water tanks, solar panels, tinted windows, insulation, and a cozy Nectre wood fire heater for the cooler months.

A recent roof restoration, still under warranty, provides peace of mind for years to come.

Positioned only five minutes from the charming villages of Cooroy and Pomona, and just 30 minutes from world famous Noosa Beach, this property combines peaceful

hinterland living with coastal convenience.

Excellent schools are close by, ensuring everything a family needs is within easy reach.

This is more than just a home, it’s a retreat, a place to entertain, relax, and create unforgettable memories.

A rare opportunity to secure your own piece of the Noosa Hinterland, where lifestyle, charm and breathtaking views come together in perfect harmony.

Address: 368 Black Mountain Road, BLACK MOUNTAIN Description: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 garage, pool Price: Offers Over $1,895,000 Considered Inspect: Saturday 10.00am-10.30am

Contact: Craig Taylor 0421 283 951 and Jasmine Taylor 0430 848 277, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

RefinedCoastalLuxuryAtTheRiver 27 HiLTonTeRRACe,TewAnTin

•Noosa excellence, ultraspaciousarchitecturally designed home

•Two mastersuitesw/ensuites;two guestbedroomsand 3.5bathrooms

•Premium finishes,burnished concrete,Blackbutttimber,natural stone

•Luxurykitchenwith top-tierappliancesandhighenddetailing

•Resortstylelivingeachwithpool,gazebo, firepit,BBQ,vintner’s fridge

•Lush, landscapedgardens offeringprivacyandtranquillity

•Immaculate attention to detail usingthe finest ofarchitecturalanddesign features

•Minutes to NoosaMainBeach, Marina,Yacht Club,Noosalivingatitsfinest