Noosa Today - 21st November 2025

Enviro leaders awarded

By Margie Maccoll

Winners of the 2025 Noosa Biosphere Awards were announced on Thursday 13 November at The J Theatre at an Awards Ceremony that included a special presentation titled Our Noosa Biosphere.

Telling the story of Noosa’s Biosphere Reserve, Our Noosa Biosphere, featured guest presenters Kabi Kabi Tribal Link and speakers Tony Wellington (President, Noosa Parks Association), Emeritus Professor Ian Lowe, Phillip Moran (Environmental Steward), Peppie Simpson (WhaleSongs Noosa Charters), Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie and youth conservationist Jarrah Small.

ProfessorIanLoweemceedtheevent,guiding guests through a program that celebrated local champions contributing to a more sustainable and resilient Noosa community.

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E-bikes banned

By Margie Maccoll

State High Schools of Sunshine Beach, Noosa District and Coolum will ban all e-bikes and escooters from school sites from the beginning of the 2026 school year.

Parents were notified by email of the ban which comes after schools consulted with the Queensland Police Service and reached out to school families regarding the use of non-compliant vehicles.

“Despite repeated requests for parental support in managing the use of non-compliant ve-

hicles we continue to see students riding and storing e-mobility devices that do not meet Queensland road laws. This has led to ongoing, numerous concerns from community members who have contacted our schools with reports of unsafe student behaviour,” the letter states.

“A recent audit conducted by QPS revealed that the vast majority of e-bikes and e-scooters on our school grounds are not compliant with Queensland legislation.”

The move comes after reports of several recent fatalities involving young people and e-mobility

devices and multiple serious injuries and in light of safety concerns over the additional fire risk posed by lithium battery storage.

Schools have told parents from 2026 any student reported to be breaking the law by riding a non compliant e-bike or e-scooter in school uniform will face a school-based consequence.

The school encourages students to travel to school via school bus services or using conventional bicycles.

The reaction to the notification was swift on social media with a mixed reaction but a majority applauding the move with comments such as

“brilliant ... great news ... wise decision ... finally someone taking a stand on the prevalent illegal use of these vehicles”.

Some opposed the move.

One saying, “a few kids do what I agree is stupid things on the road on e-bikes, and every person is punished. You know, what’s stopping the police from working harder and actually getting those shits doing the wrong thing and leave the other kids alone? I did my job well, my child rides his ebike safely, I think it sucks that you can’t just punish those doing the wrong thing”.

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Environmental Steward Award (Under 30) winner Chaka Wood and UniSC vice chancellor Alex Elibank Murray. (Supplied)

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Noosa farewells tourism legend

Noosa has lost one of it’s legends with the recent passing of Carolyn Krueger at the age of 84.

A powerhouse figure, Carolyn moved to Noosa from Melbourne in 1981 and became a founding member of Noosa Tourism, was instrumental in establishing Noosa’s international brand and became a dedicated member, former president and past District Governor of Noosa Rotary clubs.

Carolyn arrived in the region with her children and partner and settled in Peregian Beach.

Her son Adam said it was the start of a new life for his mum and stepdad in what was then a sleepy village.

Aged 10 years old Adam enjoyed an idyllic life growing up and establishing lifelong friendships with the small group of kids who lived permanently in the area.

“We had lots of freedom as kids,” he said.

“There was the drive-in theatre where the kids were dropped off, we had the skate bowl, Blue Light Discos and the kids would hang out at Hastings Street on a Friday, Saturday night.”

Carolyn began working in real estate at Peregian Beach.

Having been involved in the printing business in Melbourne she soon moved to Noosa Graphica where she began working as a sales rep before taking over the business.

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The only printing business in Noosa at the time, anything that needed printing in Noosa was done at Noosa Graphica.

Soon after buying the business Noosa Graphica moved from Gympie Terrace to the Noosa industrial estate newly created by Noosa Council.

Adam started his apprenticeship with Noosa Graphica as a school student then began working with his mother full time after school in a partnership that continued for 45 years.

Adam said as a graphic artist Carolyn was responsible for the designs of many iconic Noosa logos including the original logo for Noosa International, The Jetty Restaurant and Accom Noosa.

“The feel and design of Noosa was mum,” he said. “Just driving around Noosa you still see the influence of mum’s designs. It moved Noosa from

being that sleepy little getaway to being an international destination.”

Carolyn was among a small group who started Tourism Noosa and began marketing the area as a tourist destination in southern states.

“They used to do roadshows down to Sydney and Melbourne, take Hey Bill and Yum Yum down and do displays in shopping centres, saying

Come stay in Noosa,” Adam said.

“That’s when we started to see the development of Hastings Street, five star resorts and started to get the international tourists. We saw some big changes in Noosa at that time.”

Adam said his mum would always speak her mind, stand up for what she believed in, traits that weren’t always popular.

“There was that hard side of her but that was the side that drove the passion,” he said.

It was that passion that drove her involvement with the Chamber of Commerce, networking with other like-minded business owners to support the Noosa community.

When the digital revolution changed the face of printing Adam took the reins and Carolyn became more heavily involved in Rotary, retiring from the business in 2010.

She became District Governor of Rotary and the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship.

Carolyn was heavily involved in Rotary’s polio eradication and travelled widely working with the program, an initiative close to her heart as own mother had contracted polio when she was young.

Carolyn won recognition for her efforts, work and energy put into making Noosa what it is today, including a Queensland Day award in 2017, presented by then Noosa MP Glen Elmes.

She was also made a Dame of Hutt River Province for her services to Noosa which was presented to her by Western Australian farmer Leonard Casley who in 1970 had declared his farm to be a sovereign state.

Adam said Carolyn sometimes used her Hutt River Province passport, recognised by some non-Commonwealth countries, when checking into hotels during her travels.

Carolyn lived at Peregian Beach in the same house by the water tower for 40 years and passed away in Arcare Noosa.

At her request her ashes are to be scattered on Mt Tinbeerwah.

Schools ban e-bikes following audit

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Another saying: “Got no dramas with them, see kids riding to sunshine from Tewantin everyday helmets on following rules just getting to school, this will prob add more traffic to already congested morning run.”

A bike mechanic posted his safety concerns regarding materials and parts of the ebikes and speed restrictions that can be easily modified to increase from 25 to 50km without pedalling.

“The weight alone of these bikes combined with the speed is too much to make an emergency stop with those little brakes that are made for a normal kids bike a third of it’s weight going a quarter of the speed. It’s like putting Suzuki Swift sized brakes on a truck, there’s no way that truck could make an emergency stop ... most of those bikes are not serviced either so bald tyres and worn brake pads are what we see 7 out of the 10 bikes that come in and kids do not have the money to spend. At our shop we’ve seen loads of bikes with all sorts of shoddy work done too with tie-rips and sticky tape the preferred fixes, it’s just not safe. So it’s time something is done before more kids have very serious accidents,” it said.

When questions were put to the state government asking if all Queensland State High Schools would ban e-bikes and e-scooters from their sites a Department of Education spokesperson said: “all Queensland state schools place the highest priority on the safety of all students, staff and members of their communities and, as part of this, road safety is regularly highlighted at school”.

“Individual school principals and their communities work together at a local level to address issues of concern regarding student

road safety.

The spokesperson said “schools maintain strong relationships with local Queensland Po-

lice Service officers as they continue to crack down on illegal e-bikes and scooters to help keep our communities safe”.

State High Schools ban e-bikes and e-scooters from school sites in 2026.

Carolyn Krueger. (Supplied)

Stranger stories to be told

An OG podcaster/keynote speaker and a rockstar have settled their differences and teamed up to unearth amazing stories from the streets of Australia and the world.

What A Stranger Told Me is a new podcast celebrating that everyone has a tale to tell, not just celebrities and those who’ve walked Kokoda. It’s been described as ‘storytelling meets human connection in this loveable Australian podcast.’

It’s made by the very tall Tim Reid (The Small Business Big Marketing podcast) and the very deaf Jon Coghill (Powderfinger drummer).

In the first 12 episodes, you’ll hear from a young girl who collects dead animals, a woman

on a lolly hunt who just lost 40kg, an annoyed magician on holiday, a homeless granddad celebrating his granddaughter’s birthday with Bluey, and a humanitarian worker’s Haiti survival story.

Jon says walking the streets chatting to people is daunting but hugely rewarding.

“I traditionally chew other people’s ears off, but I’ve managed to control my manners and listen ... actually listen!” he says.

“What a Stranger Told Me is a cacophony of conversations with strangers we meet on the street - it’s both heart-warming and shocking.”

Tim says the podcast is inspired by the classic 90s SBS series Front Up.

“Since 2004 when host, Andrew Urban, stopped wandering the streets with his signature ponytail and talking to everyday Australians, there’s been no one checking in on how folks are travelling, and the stories they hold close ... until now!”

“We get rejected a bunch, Jon more than me, but then we’re blown away with an absolute gem.”

What a Stranger Told Me is conversations... with everyday people.

Season 1 is out now on all good podcasting apps (and some really bad ones, too). We even have a website www.WhataStrangerToldMe. com.

Noosa SES set to celebrate half a century

This year SES will mark its 50th year of operation in Queensland with celebrations of the milestone occurring in November.

To mark the occasion Noosa SES will stage a celebratory week beginning on 24 November with a special function at its Tewantin SES facility for all members and special guests including Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie and Councillors, high ranking QPS, QAS, and Fire & Rescue officials, plus other supportive Noosa community members.

Having generously been offered space in Noosa Civic centre from 25-29 November SES will present a display which includes its 66 year old Willy’s Jeep.

The 1959 Willys Jeep holds a proud place in Noosa’s history - not just as a classic vehicle but as a true workhorse of the region’s emergency services. Originally built as a fire truck the Willys was acquired by the SES in the early 1980s and become their first vehicle.

Over the years it was modified with an impressive array of rescue equipment including the Jaws of Live, ladders, stretchers, ropes, pulleys, generators and winches for frontline emergency work, and was often called out to road accidents.

Noosa SES local controller Warren Kuskopf said the organisation was proud of its 100-mem-

ber strong, dedicated, experienced, and committed team.

“We have some of the most capable members in Queensland and are on call for Disaster or Emergency assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the Noosa Community and beyond,” he said.

“As most are aware, SES is there to assist with storm and flood emergencies. We also spend considerable hours each year assisting QPS, both here in Noosa and across the State, with missing person land search, and traffic control both with road crash and community events.

“We are very much grateful for all the support and contributions that our community shows us, as well the very impressive equipment that is provided to us by QPS and Noosa Council and the service clubs such as Rotary and Lions.

“In this past year we have been involved in over 500 calls for assistance and in the beginning of the year, oversaw 40,000 filled sandbags being provided to the Noosa-wide community.”

Noosa SES is highly thankful for the diverse make up of our membership, the youngest member being 16 years to the oldest being in their late Eighties. The average age being in the 40s and also includes a balance of female and male, transgender and nonbinary.

SES volunteers clear fallen trees from a road.

Noosa SES local controller Warren Kuskopf joins Ken Anderson and Jackie Kirk from Rural Fire Service at a recent Noosa Council-organised Get Ready for disaster event.

Noosa SES member Glenn Allen prepares some sandbags.

Noosa SES provide information to the public on preparing for emergencies.

Jon Coghill and Tim Reid have created a new podcast, What A Stranger Told Me. (Supplied)

Enviro leaders awarded

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Professor Lowe acknowledged that the complexity and beauty of the Noosa Biosphere being a product of an immensely long period of custodianship of the Kabi Kabi people. “Over tens of thousands of years they learnt how to live sustainably, to live within the limits of the natural systems of this beautiful but harsh and unforgiving land and they embodied that knowledge not just in custom and practice, not just in ceremony and dance but in their system of Lores and it’s that legal framework that enabled them to be here for tens of thousand of years and enabled them to protect the complexity and beauty that we recognise in the Noosa Biosphere,“ he said.

Among the other speakers Tony Wellington delivered a summing up of Noosa’s environmental activism, Mayor Frank Wilkie spoke of current work on the Biosphere Reserve and Jarrah Small spoke from the perspective of youth.

Former mayor Tony Wellington said the Noo-

sa’s environmental activism began in 1962 when a group led by GP and botanist Dr Arthur Harrold formed Noosa Parks Association with two projects in mind.

The first was to prevent the development of Noosa Headland, squashing the plans of the then council to build roadway around the foreshore from Hastings Street to Sunshine Beach to facilitateoceanfrontdevelopment.Furtherlobbyingresulted in the area being transformed into the existingnationalpark,extendingdowntotheshoreline.

“Today it is the jewel in Noosa’s tourism crown,“ he said.

The other project was rescue of Cooloola from mining, logging and development in a decadelong battle that resulted in Cooloola becoming part of Great Sandy National Park, he said.

Other imaginings realised through schemes and battles have been a ring of national parks which has been achieved bit by bit with the most recent addition of Yurol and Ringtail.

Mayor Frank Wilkie said for next 12 months there would be an undertaking of the second 10 year review of key indications tracking Noosa’s progress of its Biosphere Reserve.

He said significant work had been undertaken in PhD study of biosphere indicators by Rodrigo Oliveira to refine our understanding of how we are living in the biosphere and planning to deliver regenerative programs. We need to demonstrate different by nature is not just brand it’s our responsibitity.

With 43 per cent of Noosa land protected, the target for Noosa is 50 per cent protection by 2030, he said.

“Noosa’s natural beauty is our greatest asset and most fragile resource,“ he said.

Jarrah Small told a packed audience at The J every time a young person stands up for wildlife that’s leadership, ownership, our generation showing we don’t just hope for change we create it - that’s the future happening right now.

“As a 16 year old volunteering in my local community and through my environmental education work in schools and at events I’m fortunate to see the next generation active and passionate grassroots action as they learn to care for country,“ she said.

“Small actions, changes in behaviours and caring about wildlife is the foundation for the next caretakers of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve, that’s what gives me hope.“

Presented by Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation and sponsored by Noosa Council, the 5th annual Noosa Biosphere Awards recognised individuals, businesses and organisations making an outstanding contribution to the Noosa Shire, a UNESCO designated Noosa Biosphere Reserve, through environmental stewardship, conservation, social impact, innovation and business sustainability.

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Minister to share Olympic Vision at Noosa’s 2032 event

With the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games drawing closer, Noosa is being called to the starting line—not just as spectators, but as active participants in shaping the region’s future. In a special event hosted by the Noosa Chamber of Commerce & Industry, local business owners and resident business members will have the chance to hear directly from Andrew Powell MP, Queensland’s Minister for Tourism and Environment, about the State’s vision for 2032 and what it means for Noosa.

Titled The Olympics and Our Region: Noosa 2032, the event will spotlight the Sunshine Coast’s role on the world stage and explore how Noosa can leverage the Games to drive investment, tourism, and regional development. Minister Powell will outline Queensland’s strategic plans and offer insights into how local businesses can prepare to benefit from this global opportunity. Joining the Minister is a lineup of influential speakers who bring diverse perspectives on the

Games and their potential impact:

• Roz White, Chair, and Mal Brough, Deputy Chair of Sunshine Coast 2032, will discuss regional opportunities for business and investment.

• Matt Stoeckel, CEO of Visit Sunshine Coast, will share strategies for engaging with the Games momentum to boost tourism and economic growth.

• Larry Sengstock, four-time Olympian and former professional basketballer, will offer a personal reflection on the Olympic journey—from funding dreams to life after competition.

With the countdown to 2032 underway, now is the time for Noosa’s business community to be inspired, informed, and ready to collaborate.

Whether you’re a local entrepreneur, tourism operator, or community leader this conversation is one not to be missed.

Tickets and registration are available at: noosachamberofcommerce.au/events”

Minister for Tourism and Environment Minister Andrew Powell. (Supplied)

Zero Emissions Noosa receive the Social Impact Award, from Kabi Kabi People’s Aboriginal Corporation CEO Susan Markey.

Conservation Indications PhD researcher Rodrigo Oliveira and Jordan Vance of Noosa Council.

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The 2025 Noosa Biosphere winners were:

• Environmental Steward Award, sponsored by UniSC: Chaka Wood (Under 30) and Paul Ryan (Over 30).

• Over 30 environmental steward Paul Ryan has been working with Noosa and District Landcare for the past 25 years and helping to run its waterworks monitoring program. A forrester by profession Paul hopes we could bring more forrests in among the people including the urban areas. “This is a way we really should be living,“ he said.

• Under 30 environmental steward Chaka Wood uses art to inspire awareness of native species. Her Go Frog game and polymer clay frog models of Sunshine Coast species spark fun, curiosity and connection. Chaka hopes to publish a book on the frog life cycle soon.

• Social Impact Award, supported by Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation: Zero Emissions Noosa and its Noosa Low-Income Solar Project which has provided 10 eligible low-income households in Noosa Shire with free solar power systems, helping to reduce energy stress and ongoing electricity costs.

• Thriving Nature Award, sponsored by Noosa4Sale: Tourism Noosa’s Plastic Free Noosa, which aims to help local businesses, residents and visitors to Noosa easily eliminate singleuse plastics from their everyday life.

• Smart Biosphere Award, sponsored by Noosa Council: UniSC Indicators of Conservation Success by Rodrigo Oliveira, a PhD candidate, whose research is paving the way for more effective, real-world conservation strategies.

• Sustainable Business of the Year, sponsored by Tourism Noosa: Eastwell Farms whose passions have been centred around environmental stewardship since discovering the importance of Regenerative Agriculture as well as mushroom cultivation.

Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation General Manager, Anna Macklin, congratulated all winners and finalists.

“Our 2025 Award winners exemplify what it means to live in balance with nature. Their passion and commitment to the community, environment and innovation in the Noosa Shire continues to inspire us all,” she said.

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton praised the winners and delivered the final address of the evening.

“People often say what’s a biosphere. Tonight says it all. It’s about how we look after and connect with out environment, with each other,“ she said.

“We work so hard every day so we can reduce

impacts alongside our furry, feathered and fin friends. It’s not easy but we can see through the diversity of the businesses and the efforts that we will get there.“

The Noosa Biosphere Awards are an initiative of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation.

They recognise the people and businesses making a positive contribution to advancing the objectives of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Program within the Noosa Shire. For a full list of finalists and more information, visit noosabiosphere.org.au/awards

Kabi Kabi Tribal Link.

Jen Sharpe of Plastic Free Noosa and Alex Harris of Noosa4Sale.

Eastwell Farms Bryant and Susie Ussher and Anthony Wynne Hoelscher of Tourism Noosa. (Supplied)

Paul Ryan and UniSC’s Alex Elibank Murray.

How to help with housing

By Margie Maccoll

Taking in lodgers was one of the options raised last week when for the first time three lead organisations came together at The J Theatre to discuss affordable housing needs in Noosa, particularly for older women, and possible solutions.

Better Together Housing, an organisation that supports women 55 years and over facing homelessness and housing insecurity, the QUT Housing Security Research Group, and WomenKind, a local group which tries to support women and children around housing and homelessness, connected face-to-face to talk about what needs to happen around this issue.

“There’s not just one answer, there’s many, many answers,“ Better Together Housing shared living for women 55 years and over program lead Maggie Cairns said.

“It’s very crucial that we talk to the people living this experience because they’re the experts, they know what needs to happen. It’s incredibly valuable for (QUT) to gather the evidence to show what people of lived experience, older women specifically, what their lived experience says of the difficulties of finding affordable accommodation in this region.“

QUT AHURI Research Centre director and QUT Housing Security Research Group Leader Dr Lyndall Bryant suggested in a recent briefing paper for the QUT Centre for Justice that, at least in the interim, Australia’s 13 million spare bedrooms ought to be part of the solution.

She is conducting further research to explore the concept of using spare bedrooms to help ameliorate the rental crisis, particularly matching older women with older women.

“Everyone knows we have a housing crisis, a rental crisis, but Australia actually has 13 million spare bedrooms so we’re trying to work out ways to match the spare bedrooms with the people in need,“ she said.

“This is more the concept of matching home owners,gettingthemtotakeinaboarderandthen to share house that way, and often you’re talking about an older demographic who own their own home. They may or may not have shared houses in their youth, they may not know what share housing is all about, they may have fears about losing their pension, how it might impact capital gains tax and things like that.

“So if we can overcome some of those fears and some of those barriers we can try to normalise the concept of share housing later in life as a way of building community and just creating an alternate affordable rent option and also helping with the cost of living for people who may be asset rich and cash poor.

“It’s also the companionship piece rather than living alone and the environmental piece, instead of knocking down trees and building new estates. You can use the existing housing.“

Through an online survey launched about a month ago the researchers have sought input into the concept from both people who have a home with a spare bedroom they’re looking to offer to somebody and others who are looking to enter into that sort of arrangement.

There have been more than 120 respondents so far with about a 50-50 response rate.

“What’s nice about early findings from people who have a home to offer there’s a high incidence

of people saying it’s not just the money, it’s the right thing to do,“ Dr Bryant said.

She said there was no provision under current tenancy legislation to cover a homeowner bringing in someone into the spare bedroom as a boarder or lodger for any cohort including older women or homestay students and they would like to see some.

“(Without it) that creates risks and unsafe environments and that’s not a good thing. We’re just trying to normalise home sharing and create some frameworks around it so people who are interested in them it’s easier to investigate or enter into, it’s easier to potentially matching parties and that interest becomes a culturally natural thing to do like it is in other countries,“ she said.

“In Ireland, the government established what’s called a rent a room scheme. Under that scheme any homeowner in Ireland can rent out one of their rooms and they can earn up to 40,000 Euro a year and it’s not taxable income and just uses existing housing.“

Ms Cairns said of the women facing homelessness or housing insecurity they speak to, a common thread is they feel invisible, hidden, they are doing so much to pretend they’re not in this situation because most people in their lives

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don’t understand.

“They’re very ashamed and therefore when they come to us and they sit with each other for the first time they may feel safe and able to say what’s really going on and that’s the beginning of the change because then they can lay all their cards on the table, they can understand they’re not the only ones and they can start to go, OK what do we need to do,“ she said.

“In past six months we’ve had 20 plus amazing outcomes where women have come in in a desperate situation, a variety of situations and through our connections and our support and coordination they’ve all found individual levels of success. Some or those have navigated social housing, some are living with other women, some are getting support around how on earth to apply for rental in this current situation.

“Currently one in 10 older women 55 years and over are experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness. It’s the fastest growing cohort of homeless people. Before the pandemic in older women homelessness had increased by over 35 per cent and it has dramatically increased.

“We have women coming to us, they’re never needed welfare. They’re never experienced any kind of poverty or difficult situations. They’re

always managed to get by but when you’re on a pension which is about $520 a week or Jobseeker and you cannot find any kind of housing for $400 a week if you’re by yourself and that’d be like finding a needle in a haystack. We have women whose rents have gone up hundreds of dollars very suddenly. They say my job was to look after family. I’ve cared for my parents, cared for children, cared for my husband. We didn’t get taught about gathering superannuation. I’ve come from a time when I wasn’t even allowed to be pregnant and be in a job or to have a bank loan when I got married. This has been written on the cards for a very long time. Even today there’s still inequity around pay gaps, so many things. I feel the older women are the matriarchs, the elders, the knowledge keepers. They have cared for communities and they say I feel like I’ve been put out to pasture and it’s not OK.“

Ms Cairns said a recent PhD study of shared living in Germany showed to the level you get success for shared living that has positive long term outcomes is to the level that there is facilitation, coordination and match arrangement.

“Organisations that have minimum employees have minimum outcomes, organisations that are a little bit bigger have incredible outcomes,“ she said.

QUT AHURI Research Centre director and QUT Housing Security Research Group Leader Dr Lyndall Bryant.

Robyn Sanders of Noosa Women’s Shed.

Better Together Housing program lead Maggie Cairns.

Resources are a concern for Better Living Together whose Queensland government funding runs out the middle of next year.

Josanne Falla of WomenKind said housing affordability was one of the big issues for Noosa.

She said since being made aware of the situation WomenKind had been raising money and talking to other organisations including Youturn, Salvation Army, Noosa Council, Better Housing Together about possible solutions.

“We hold an event and the money goes into the bank. The idea in the beginning was for a tiny home with the Salvation Army. They had a property we could put a tiny home on. They didn’t get the grant from state government to do that so now we’ve gone to look at every other avenue we can to get a home,“ she said.

Ms Falla said WomenKind focused their attention on women in transition who were needing homes coming from homelessness or DV.

“We have people come to us. We can offer legal advice up to six hours free. We can offer through our fundraising, crisis care, psychological care. We’ve got taxation advice if they have financial needs, which they often have and investment. But our main goal is housing, how do we create housing in Noosa.“

Ms Falla said many women have told them they want their own space so they are looking at the possibility of converting houses into self-contained spaces.

“Women are the queen of their home so we need to find a way we can infill some houses. So we buy a three bedroom and house and maybe create five separate studios within that one house so everyone has their own bathroom, their own kitchen,“ she said.

“Perhaps we can’t afford to purchase but maybe we could lease. There are so many good ideas. It’s about getting them happening. We do have some issues with council planning. They put a lot of rules and boundaries so we can’t get more houses built. There’s big issues. It’s about how to fix it.“

Also at the event was Robyn Sanders of Women’s Shed.

Having established their own space at Noosa Women’s Shed is aiming to run workshops to teach women to use tools, gain confidence and be more independent in their own homes.

WomenKind founder Josanne Falla.

LLEW’S NEWS

On 31 March 2007 Kevin Rudd stood in Parliament House and declared that “climate change is the great moral challenge of our generation”.

A baby born that day was old enough to vote at this year’s federal election. Eighteen years on, it’s worth asking what has become of that moral challenge and who exactly is paying the price.

Since then, the debate has maintained its volume and drama. We are still told we stand at the edge of catastrophe, we now hear that the “best” science is settled, and that salvation lies in ever more extreme energy and emissions policies. Yet after nearly two decades of promises, subsidies and slogans, has the world’s climate truly worsened in ways that match the rhetoric? Or have the costs of these policies, soaring power bills, industry closures and struggling families, become the real moral challenge of our time.

I do not deny that humans affect the climate, but we must be honest.

For many Australians, the cost of living crisis made worse by energy and climate policies is biting harder than the changing weather. Pensioners need bill relief. Young families are cutting back on essentials. The people doing it toughest are paying for political virtue that delivers no measurable practical change to the planet.

Labor’s 2022 election platform put emissions reduction above all else. Anthony Albanese sold it as a win for everyone, a $275 cut to household power bills by 2025, tens of thousands of new jobs, and a new age of clean cheap electricity. Australia would become a renewable energy superpower powered by green hydrogen, one of the

Instead of cheaper energy, Australians have faced soaring prices, up around 40 per cent for electricity and 42 per cent for gas since 2022. The so called savings have been replaced with billions in taxpayer funded subsidies as the government hands back our own money in the name of cost of living relief. It is extraordinary. Labor breaks its promise and then celebrates paying compensa-

While Energy Minister Chris Bowen does his best Energiser Bunny impression at the despatch box, spruiking subsidised home battery schemes, he never mentions the collapse of the $12.5 billion Central Queensland Hydrogen Project or the $750 million Port Pirie green hydrogen plant. Nor does he talk about the industries driven to the wall, nickel smelters closing, plastics manufacturers shutting down, and urea production, the process our agricultural sector relies on, no lon-

ger occurring in Australia.

If we continue with Labor’s reckless plan, Australians will only feel more pain, with the estimated cost of Net Zero at $7 to $9 trillion, or $300,000 per Australian, further threatening the environment, the economy, our security, and the services that Australians rely on and expect.

Australia must never compromise its quality of life, jobs, industry, or national security in the pursuit of ideology. The best environmental and economic policy is one that keeps power bills down and safeguards our nation’s prosperity. Cheap reliable power must come first, and that is why I successfully moved the motion at the National Party Federal Council at the start of November calling on the party to abandon Net Zero and focus on the need to deliver the lowest possible electricity prices for Australian households and businesses.

Australia should only reduce emissions in line with comparable OECD nations, not ahead of them as we have been doing. The Nationals are in the business of putting Australia first and we have an energy plan that is cheaper, better, and fairer. You can find out more about our cheaper, better, fairer energy plan by visiting the website www. powering.au.

Eighteen years after Kevin Rudd declared that “climate change is the great moral challenge of our generation,” that young Australian who cast their first vote at the last election did so in a country where power bills have now soared, industries are closing and families are struggling to keep up. They have grown up hearing promises of cheaper electricity, green jobs, and global leadership, yet the reality they inherit is an energy system in chaos and a government still confusing ideology with reality and responsibility.

The real moral challenge today is not to chase applause on the world stage as the Prime Minister desperately desires, but to ensure Australians can afford to heat and cool their homes, run their farms, and keep their industries alive.

great pillars of this promised nirvana. If it sounded too good to be true, that is because it was.

tion for the mess it created.

Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien says no to net zero.

Imaging expert welcomed

Prostate cancer remains the most common cause of cancer death in men worldwide despite many studies proving that early detection significantly reduces mortality. Australia has emerged a world leader in early prostate cancer detection and research and Australian men are very fortunate to have access to the latest advances in prostate cancer imaging via our Medicare system.

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month, a reminder for men to take proactive steps in managing all aspects of their health including prostate cancer detection and cardiovascular fitness. Noosa Radiology is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology to establish accurate and early diagnosis in critical disease amongst men.

Dr Lisa Tarlinton has recently joined the team at Noosa Radiology. She is one of Australia’s most experienced cancer Radiologists, with a special interest in prostate imaging, particularly the fusion of PSMA PET CT and prostate MRI. She completed her medical degree at UNSW, her Radiology training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital before undertaking dual fellowship training in PET/CT and body imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York. Until now, she has been working at Sydney Adventist Hospital.

“One of the biggest attractions that drew me to Noosa Radiology was the unique combination of having the latest prostate imaging technology under one roof whilst working for an independent doctor led practice with traditional values of patient care. Noosa Radiology has invested heavily in state of the art Siemens digital prostate imaging equipment that many large tertiary care teaching hospitals would only dream of. Using integrated AI software, I can combine the PET and MRI images to provide the greatest accuracy in the detection and staging of prostate cancer for our local patients” Dr Tarlinton said.

Noosa’s beach lifestyle was obviously also a big drawcard. “I grew up in regional Queensland so its nice to be back home and for my husband and two children to experience the laid back life-

style and kindness of Queenslanders.

Noosa Radiology received a full Medicare MRI licence on July 1. Many MRI studies, including Prostate MRI, can now be performed with no out of pocket expense for patients. “Both the Siemens Lumina 3T MRI and the Biograph 450 Digital PET/CT are at the forefront on imaging technology. The digital PET / CT platform can pick up lymph node metastases as small as 1 mm.

We have also commenced theranostic treatment services for those prostate cancer patients who will benefit. We are the 1st provider of this service on the Sunshine Coast,” Dr Tarlinton said. Prostate cancer often develops silently, with no obvious symptoms in its early stages. This is why regular screenings are so important for men commencing aged 40-50 depending on their risk.

Noosa Radiology also offers a full range of preventative imaging services including screening for heart disease with CT calcium score and CT Coronary Angiography, dementia with CT, MRI and PET/CT and lung cancer with Chest Xray and CT, osteoporosis with DEXA. For more information visit www.noosaradiology.com.au or talk to you GP or Specialist.

We are committed to providing a comprehensive range of imaging services for referrers and patients in our community.

o 3T MRI

o Dual Energy CT

o Digital PET/ CT

o SPECT/ CT

o 3D Mammography & CEM

o DEXA

o Interventional Radiology

o X-ray

o CT Coronary Angiography

o Ultrasound

o Dental Imaging

o Cardiac Imaging

o Fluoroscopy

o Sports & Musculoskeletal Imaging

o Obstetric Imaging

Dr Lisa Tarlinton joins the team at Noosa Radiology. (Supplied)

Services back

Gregson & Weight Funeral Directors announce the return of their annual Christmas Memorial Services and invite members of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa community to attend.

Now in their 15th year, thousands of Coast residents have attended the Christmas Memorial Services, which feature local Coast musicians, a photographic tribute and lighting of the Christmas Memorial Tree.

This years’ services will be held from Monday 1 December to Thursday 4 December at each of the four Gregson & Weight branches across the Sunshine Coast, from Caloundra to Noosa. Starting at 6pm, the services will be followed by light refreshments.

Established in Noosa in 2012, Gregson & Weight Funeral Directors are centrally located at 202 Eumundi-Noosa Road, Noosa.

With their state of the art chapel, seating up to 300 people, large tea rooms and crematorium facilities, Gregson & Weight are able to cater for

direct cremations, burial services and the smallest funeral to the largest memorial service. The office is open 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday, with a 24-hour telephone service available for assistance outside these hours.

Noosa Gregson & Weight Manager and long time local resident, Mark Shelton, says that attending a Christmas Memorial Service gives families the opportunity to come together to remember and honour those we have loved and lost this year.

Families wishing to attend the Noosa service on Monday 1 December can RSVP by Friday 27 November by contacting Gregson & Weight Noosa on 5470 2664.

In 2022, Gregson & Weight celebrated 50 years of service to the Sunshine Coast and during this time have provided funeral services for almost 45,000 families in their time of need.

Transforming young lives through education

Maria Montessori, a pioneering social reformer, began her work in the slums of Rome, transforming the lives of disadvantaged children through education.

Her vision — that every child holds immense potential waiting to be nurtured — has inspired generations of educators worldwide. Montessori’s doctoral thesis (Hearing Voices in Conflict—Hallucinations), after a hospital internship in Rome, marked a turning point, shifting her focus from adults to children.

At Montessori Noosa (MN), we proudly uphold two enduring mottos: “The hand is the instrument of knowledge” and “Help me to do it myself.”

These principles shape the rhythm of our school, welcoming children aged 4.5 to 12 years. Within our carefully prepared environment, students engage with unique, self-correcting materials that foster independence, confidence, and curiosity. Here, children learn to make thoughtful choices, take responsibility, and show respect — whether by returning materials to their place or extending kindness to peers. Freedom is balanced with responsibility, and in this nurturing space, children flourish.

Alongside the Montessori and Australian Curricula, we place equal emphasis on emotional, social, and spiritual growth. Our community cultivates virtues such as courage, humility, unity, and resilience, equipping students to navigate life with strength and compassion.

Our teachers embody another Montessori principle: “Follow the child.” Through careful observation and listening, they Honour the deeper meaning of education, rooted in the Latin educare —“to draw out from within”.

Learning at MN is not about memorising

facts; it is about cultivating higher-order skills: critical thinking, exploration, and wonder.

Montessori Noosa is more than a school — it is a community where children are nurtured, challenged, and supported to grow into their best selves.

Enrolments are now open. Visit our website, call 0487 891 638, or email admin@montessorinoosa.qld.edu.au

Montessori Noosa principal Joël Rioux. (Supplied)

Gregson & Weight Funeral Directors will hold their annual Christmas Memorial Services from 1-4 December. (Supplied)

Housing proposal a fiasco

By Johann Holdysz

The affordable housing proposal at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy is back on the agenda.

For many Cooroy residents — particularly those in Dianella Court and Viola Place who previously lodged complaints, petitions and submissions — this is another opportunity to make their voices heard.

Formal submissions on the current Planning Application MCU25/0118 (for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use to establish 25 small dwellings as Affordable Rental Premises) may be made until 24 November 2025.

Council’s Decision to Use Cemetery Land

In its search for land “surplus to Council needs,” the Noosa Council identified the former rubbishdump site next to the Cooroy Cemetery — previously earmarked for cemetery expansion purposes as a candidate for affordable housing. That decision is questionable. The cemetery is already nearing full operational capacity, and there is no clear evidence that the need for future burial space, or for alternative community uses such as open space or recreation, was properly considered before declaring the land “surplus.”

Distance and Access Problems

Community concerns have focused strongly on the site’s isolation from shops, services and public transport. Councillor Nicola Wilson noted that the site is far from essential services and that it would be difficult and potentially unsafe for vulnerable residents to walk either up Kauri Street’s steep slope or along Lake Macdonald Drive, which lacks footpaths. Councillor Jessica Phillips emphasised that housing developments should be carefully located, appropriately scaled, and should not undermine community amenity or impose hidden costs on ratepayers.

The site lies roughly 1.3 kilometres walking distance (or about 1.16 km “as the crow flies”) from the Cooroy shopping centre — too far for comfortable access on foot, especially for elderly or mobility-restricted tenants. The nearest bus stop, on the Cooroy-Tewantin Road near Olivene Street, is about 830 metres away, reachable only via Pear Tree Lane —with a creek crossing that floods, a

rough hill climb, a lack of footpaths, and is obviously not a community safe place.

Why Location Matters

Modern affordable-housing principles favour sites within easy reach of shops, community services and reliable public transport — ideally within 400–1000 metres of high-frequency bus or train services operating at least every 15 minutes in peak periods. Cooroy simply does not have such transport services. On access grounds alone, this proposal should have been rejected outright.

Developer’s Response In its planning report for Coast2Bay Housing

Group, consultants RPS Group argued that the site is “close to key services offered within the Cooroy Town Centre” and that tenancy allocation would “favour those with high transportation needs, given the proximity to Cooroy train station and bus services along Tewantin Road.” However, local residents and councillors strongly dispute that description of “proximity”.

Density, Amenity and Infrastructure Councillor Phillips and the community have also raised concerns about the excessive density and intensity of the development, its impact on Cooroy’s limited infrastructure (roads, intersections,

parking), and the loss of valued open green space intended for cemetery expansion.

Councillor Phillips supports working collaboratively with the State on affordable housing — but only when developments are well-planned, balanced, and located where they make sense, not simply “forced through because of urgency or political pressure.” Councillor Wilson summed up community frustration in February 2025 as follows: - “It’s too late to consult with the community about how to use the land when we’ve already taken steps to remediate it; we’ve jumped the gun and built a road.”

Poor Planning and Misplaced Priorities Council’s rushed move to rezone and push affordable housing on this site appears to be planning by opportunity, not by design. It was followed by a $4.1 million grant for essential infrastructure from the Crisafulli Government — money that could arguably have been spent on a site closer to town, free of contamination issues, and better served by infrastructure. Choosing this location has sacrificed trees, added unnecessary costs, and reduced space for future cemetery needs.

Unresolved Concerns

Key issues that remain unresolved include:

1. The site’s distance from public transport, shops and essential services.

2. The social and psychological impact of isolating vulnerable tenants without adequate access to amenities.

3. The development’s incompatibility and excessive density, more akin to townhouses or unit complexes than the with surrounding singledwelling character.

4. The risk of setting a precedent for similar highdensity developments on adjoining Lots 2 & 3, and the surrounding area.

Conclusion

Cooroy residents have long supported the principle of affordable housing — but they also expect it to be planned responsibly, located sensibly, and integrated thoughtfully into the town’s existing character and infrastructure. The proposal for 64 Lake Macdonald Drive fails those basic tests.

Johann Holdysz. (Supplied)Land clearing for affordable housing proposal at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy.

Land at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy is prepared for housing development.

Where Are The Signs?

Public notification signs for the impact-assessable development application at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy appear to have been placed in locations that significantly limit public visibility.

Sign 1 is positioned on Lake Macdonald Drive in a recess created by the safety fencing where the fence line shifts back from the roadway, making it difficult to see—particularly for motorists travelling toward Cooroy.

Sign 2 is located on Dianella Court, similarly recessed behind fencing near the work-site entrance.

Sign 3 has been placed in the Dianella Court cul-de-sac, and Sign 4 at the end of the footpath leading from the cul-de-sac to the boundary of the Dianella Court development, an area used mainly by pedestrians.

Three of these four signs are positioned in locations with limited public exposure and do not form part of the usual “passing parade” of residents. While Council has satisfied its minimum legal obligations—erecting signs on the land, advertising in the newspaper, and notifying adjoining landowners—notification letters were sent only to those with a shared boundary, excluding other nearby residents who may be affected.

This approach raises concerns about transparency and whether the broader community has been adequately informed of the opportunity to lodge a submission, either in support or objection. Submissions close on 24 November 2025.

Pat Spicer Cooroy

Siltation Runoff Testing Essential

Noosa Council has approved in principle the construction of up to 100 affordable houses on an old dump site at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive.

The remediation of this contaminated site is in full swing, however the folly of attempting to remediate an old dump, located on a steeply sloping hillside, has become blindingly apparent.

During two recent storms, a considerable quantity of ‘siltation runoff’ escaped the erosion safeguards, including the main bioretention basin. This possibly contaminated soil and water travelled out the main gate and under the safety fence, crossing the main road, and ran into the nearby tributary of Six Mile Creek.

LENSCAPE

The next four months is our wet season and extreme weather events are forecast for our area. I doubt that erosion safeguards, no matter how well designed and implemented, would be able to cope with the expected rainfall, due to the slope of the property and the large amount of rain falling in a short period of time.

The council must ensure that siltation runoff is tested and publish the results.

Julia Walkden Cooroy

E-mobility rules

The rules for riding e-scooters and e-bikes are defined on the Queensland Transport and Main Roads website.

Riders must wear a helmet

Riders must not exceed a speed limit maximum of 25kph on the roads and bike paths; and/ or 10kph on footpaths;

Riders must be at least 16 years old or 12 years old under adult supervision.

Passengers are not allowed.

Scooters and ebikes capable of exceeding 25kph are illegal unless registered as a motorcycle.

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There’s not much point having rules if there is no will to enforce them.

Woody Dass Noosaville

In the outer Paroo

In the outer Paroo reported facts are few and Where people of science are scanty, On a line never crossed

By those in the bush are the thoughts of renewable energy.

It brings shame to the names of those who are game

To give wind farms some land on which to expand

Or anyone who dares to praise them.

While fame out-lives blame In policy games,

There are naysayers who’d rather get fracked.

Margaret Wilkie Peregian Beach

Climate change denying

You do have to wonder what planet the LNP are living on with their proposal to scrap their target of

Net Zero by 2050. Haven’t they noticed the climate extremes that we are experiencing: unprecedented bushfires, unprecedented floods, hurricanes coming ever further south, changes to vegetation and weed infestations.

You also have to wonder just how much they know about the costs related to nuclear power. Unless governments are prepared to heavily subsidise this industry, the costs to consumers are enormous, and the industry provides only limited employment in one location. On the other hand, renewables provide abundant decentralised employment, and cheaper power. As someone who has had solar panels, and solar hot water since 2012, I can personally attest to the financial benefits of renewables.

The LNP energy proposals are half-baked and climate denying. Guaranteed to weaken an already disintegrating party.

Joy Ringrose Pomona

Act now on climate change

What is it about Australian and some American conservatives that motivate them to doubt the cause of climate change? In less than 25 per cent of countries around the world, climate change is politically contested. There is nothing innately conservative about doubting that the science of climate change is valid. In fact, conservatives, according to Matt Kean, former NSW Liberal politician, should embrace action to stop climate change in order to maintain a safe environment.

Yet, here we are in 2024, and some far-right conservatives are encouraging the Coalition to pull back support for the goal of net zero emissions of CO2. This is ludicrous in face of one of the most serious threats to human existence since the threat of nuclear war.

The arguments to pull back support for action on climate change vary from claiming that electricity prices are too high to worrying that batteries won’t provide enough power to believing that jobs will be lost in the fossil fuel industries. The most likely reason, though, is that the progressive side of politics thinks action on climate change is a good idea so conservatives have to oppose it. That is how Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison ran their show.

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On the edge

Lesley Downie sent us images of these plover chicks, born on 8 November after weeks of parents sitting on three tiny eggs in open grass area in Noosa Waters.

“The parents are very territorial, swooping on anybody or any other bird in range,“ she said.

“Three chicks hatched but by 9 November, only two remained and unfortunately by 10 November only one remained. I also rescued it via my kayak and fishing net as it had fallen into the canal. The two squawking parents on the edge of the canal were obviously distressed.

From page 12

Electricity prices are likely to remain high while the infra structure to support solar and wind power is being upgraded but prices will invariably become lower than electricity provided by burning fossil fuels because there will no longer be any cost to the power source. This has already been demonstrated.

There may be some jobs losses but these will be replaced by jobs in the renewable industries. In Texas, for example, there are already many more jobs in renewables than there are in the famously oil rich state’s oil industry.

While it is true that we will need a lot more electricity provided by renewables than we produce by all means right now, that is just another reason to move faster to install the renewable capacity.

There is also an argument that we can never reach net zero emissions so there is no need to spend money to try. This, of course, is ridiculous. It is true that the Albanese government is not doing enough to reach net zero but that is not a reason to stop trying.

The big take away from the arguments to advance action to stop climate change is that whatever the increased costs are right now, they will be dwarfed by the cost of dealing with the destruction brought by storms, drought, floods and fire if we don’t act. Insurance is already becoming more expensive and some people will not be able to insure property in some locations. If you don’t believe in the importance of doing what we can to slow down climate change, you will have some very shocking surprises in your life.

Steve Hall Cooroy

Polystyrene Pollution

The pressure is on to build new homes as quickly as possible, but a dangerous downside is toxic polystyrene pollution spreading from building sites.

Polystyrene waffle pods are increasingly used in constructing houses to contain the rising cost of concrete placements and speed up construction.

All admirable for builders, our young people, and the homeless.

When they blow off-site, the issue goes beyond the visual pollution in our neighbourhoods as the pods contain powerful additives, including flame retardants and plasticisers. These can generate alarming environmental and human health problems when they break into tiny particles.

Like other people in the neighbourhood, when I’m out enjoying our beautiful state of Queensland, I often pick up litter if I see it. But the threat comes from what we don’t see.

Microplastics are almost invisible and linger lethally in the natural environment for years. They are incredibly difficult to remediate.

When they end up in our waterways and are ingested by fish, our community is at risk from eating seafood contaminated with the chemical toxins that break down in the gut of a wide range of aquatic species.

The microplastics are not only dangerous in themselves but absorb notorious nasties such as

heavy metals and pesticides.

Children and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to these chemical cocktails that can leave a legacy of chronic illnesses in babies and ticking time bombs into older age.

As the construction industry continues to grow, so too does its responsibility to prevent further environmental harm and risk to humans.

With frenetic activity on so many sites, regulation is difficult. It is hard to identify the site where the microplastics came from in polluting the food chain, and to rely on penalties as a deterrent.

The solution lies in collaboration between developers, builders, and tradies with local government and State pollution control authorities to address a problem that is not going to go away soon.

Let’s not turn a blind eye to the threat as we try to make up for the housing deficit inherited from decades of neglect and the human cost of homelessness.

Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs

One chick remains.

Two plover chicks at Noosa Waters on 9 November. (Lesley Downie Photography)

UQ leads liveability study

Students from the University of Queensland were in Noosa recently to explore the attitudes and practices of residents and tourists around four themes – sustainable transport, community liveability, public safety and tourist mobility and experience. They are second-year undergraduates studying planning and environmental management and their research was core to their Digital Geographies: Geospatial Data and Analysis course.

“A major part of the course is a human spatial behaviour study for Noosa.” Dr Frank Zou, the course coordinator and lecturer in the School of the Environment, explains, “We’ve run this fieldwork-based study for 17 years, with established connections in Noosa, mostly through Tourism Noosa and Noosa National Park.”

Volunteers from Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN) ran into students in Hastings Street in mid-September as they were conducting observational studies of car, bus, bike and scooter commuters. Following this fortuitous encounter, Dr Zou invited ZEN, together with Noosa Council staff, to the student-led presentations in late October.

The student group focused on transport found that buses were infrequent with delays and cancellations. They witnessed crowding at both the Noosa Heads and Noosa Junction stations with up to 110 commuters waiting at one time.

Car congestion coming into Hastings Street was another observation, with cars taking up to 20 minutes to approach the main roundabout near Lions Park. Cars circulating to find limited parking amplified this congestion. Just under 100 bikes arrived at Hastings Street in the three hours between 9 am and 12 noon on a sunny Sunday, and interestingly 70 per cent of these were electric.

Another part of the study, was a journey-to-

work survey of workers around Noosa Beach and Noosa Junction. 83 per cent of about 100 surveyed workers commuted by car and only 9 per cent by bus. The main reasons given for not using public transport was the comfort and privacy of

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a personal car, the length of time buses take, and the lack of bus services at the times people need to arrive at work on time.

Another group of students explored tourism mobility and experience used survey and ano-

nymised, volunteered GPS logging technology to create heat maps of visitor behaviour in the Noosa National Park. Astoundingly, they recorded up to 600 visitors entering and exiting the park in a 30-minute period on a Sunday morning. Maybe less surprisingly to locals, they found most visitors went out and back on the main Coastal Walk, with fewer taking alternative loops. Their recommendations included an upgrade to facilities to protect the high-traffic zones, and incentives for visitors to explore lesser-known tracks.

Liveability in general was very positive. A student survey found that healthcare, shops, recreation areas and other community facilities were rated as “very easy” or “easy” to access by most people interviewed. Even public transport, while rating less positively, was easy or somewhat easy to access for over half of those surveyed. By mapping the responses against where people lived, the students found however that the ease of access to healthcare and public transport went down the further someone lived from the main coastal section of Noosa Shire.

The fourth and final group of students investigated perceptions of public safety in Noosa. Overall, most people feel safe here during the day, but this perception falls at nighttime. Residents tend to feel safer than tourists because we are familiar with our surroundings and see familiar faces.

We at ZEN want to thank the students for inviting us to their presentations. We hope to continue working with university educators and students on fieldwork and survey design to provide evidence-based recommendations for future transport and community plans in Noosa. If you would like to learn more about ZEN check out zeroemissionsnoosa.com.au or email info@zeroemissionsnoosa.com

‘Drop crocs’ a fossil find

By Arthur Gorrie

Scientists at the University of New South Wales have annoounced a major fossil find near Murgon, just west of Gympie in the South Burnett region.

They say the find involves egg shells potentially from Australia’s earliest ancient crocodile - one that climbed trees and dropped on its prey.

A spokesperson said the discovery of Australia’s oldest known crocodile eggshells is helping unlock clues to ancient ecosystems.

The find, on a Murgon district grazing property, follows decades of digging in what looks like an unremarkable clay pit.

“But within the clay lies one of Australia’s oldest fossil sites – a window back in time to when the continent was still connected to Antarctica and South America.

“Now, an international team led by the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont, including researchers from UNSW Sydney, has uncovered the oldest crocodilian eggshells ever found in Australia.

“This group of now extinct crocs dominated inland waters 55 million years ago. Modern saltwater and freshwater crocs only arrived around 3.8 million years ago.

“These eggshells have given us a glimpse of their intimate life history,” says the study’s lead author Xavier Panadès i Blas.

“Unlike today’s saltwater and freshwater crocodiles, they filled strange ecological niches.

UNSW palaeontologist Professor Michael Archer, says there are suggestions of this through younger fossils discovered in northwestern Queensland.

Prof Archer says some riverine species there grew to at least five metres long.

“Some were also apparently at least partly semi-arboreal ‘drop crocs’,” he says.

“They were perhaps hunting like leopards –dropping out of trees on any unsuspecting thing they fancied for dinner.”

Panadès i Blas says eggshells are an underused resource in vertebrate palaeontology.

Coauthor Dr Michael Stein says the crocs may have lost much of their inland territory because of encroaching dryland – eventually having to compete in the shrinking waterways not only with new arrivals to Australia, but dwindling numbers of their megafaunal-sized prey as well.

Dr Stein says the Murgon lake was surrounded by a lush forest.

Prof Archer says the Murgon discovery is part of a much bigger story – one that enriches the understanding of ancient ecosystems before Australia became an independent continent.

While this has since been confirmed, at the time it seemed so strange to Prof Archer that he consulted Professor Max Hecht – a reptile specialist at the American Museum of Natural History.

“When he saw it, Max nearly dropped his coffee cup,” Prof. Archer says.

“It closely resembled another kind of extinct croc with dinosaur-type teeth that had been found in South America.

Prof. Archer says he and his colleagues have been excavating in the Murgon area since 1983.

“That year, UNSW colleague Henk Godhelp and I drove to Murgon, parked the car on the side of the road, grabbed our shovels, knocked on the door and asked if we could dig up their backyard,” Prof. Archer says.

“After explaining the prehistoric treasures that might lie under their sheep paddock and that fossil turtle shells had already been found in the area, they grinned and said, ‘Of course!”.

An amazing find at Murgon has the scientific world agog. (517378)

UQ students in Noosa for planning research. (Supplied)

CEO joins Chamber lineup

Noosa Council CEO Larry Sengstock will join the speaker line-up at Noosa Chamber of Commerce’s The Olympics and Our Region event on 25 November.

Mr Sengstock said he looks forward to sharing his unique Olympic perspective as both a fourtime Olympian and a local government leader experienced in delivering major sports facilities.

“The Games certainly present opportunities for our region, with our location making us an attractive training base for athletes in the lead-up to, and during, Brisbane 2032,” he said.

“Council is doing groundwork now to ensure we’re well positioned to leverage opportunities that arise, including infrastructure investment by other levels of government.

“We’re undertaking gap and needs analysis of our sporting facilities and precincts to prioritise areas for improvement. We are producing feasibility studies and upgrade plans for our major facilities so we are in a position to apply for any funding that may be offered,” he said.

“Ultimately, our aim is that any investment we might secure would benefit Noosa long after the Games, through improved infrastructure for the local community.”

Mr Sengstock brings a wealth of experience, having served as Chief Executive of Basketball Australia and Head of Sport and Operations for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.

He’s a highly regarded local government executive with extensive experience in business and infrastructure project delivery.

Mr Sengstock said Council has an internal working group preparing a readiness plan for the 2032 Olympics both in terms of sporting, cultural and economic benefits to the Noosa community and on the operational logistics of having such a significant event on our doorstep.

Mr Sengstock’s presentation will touch on his own sporting achievements, which include four Olympic Games, more than 290 games played for Australia, four World Championships, and five National Basketball League titles.

Other speakers include Queensland Tourism & Environment Minister Andrew Powell, Sunshine Coast 2032 leaders Roz White and Mal Brough, and Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Matt Stoeckel.

Royal Mail Hotel is the ultimate weekend for locals

ADVERTORIAL

After an extensive renovation that has re-energised one of the region’s most beloved historic venues, The Royal Mail Hotel is throwing open its doors and inviting the community to experience the new era of their iconic pub.

And in true country-meets-coast hospitality style, they’re marking the occasion with a three-day Local’s Weekend celebration from Friday 21 – Sunday 23 November.

Every corner of the venue, sports bar, public bar, bistro, and beer garden, has been refreshed, expanded, and revitalised to deliver a premium pub experience that still feels unmistakably local. From upgraded dining spaces to a more vibrant outdoor precinct, the overhaul blends old-school character with modern comfort.

And the best part? There’s something for everyone, from tradies and families to food lovers and live-music fans.

FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER — Tradies, Tunes & Cold Beers

Kick off the weekend with a Mega Tradie Club BBQ, a classic meat tray raffle, and live tunes from 4pm, all enjoyed across the refreshed public bar and beer garden.

SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER — Food, Family & Nightlife

Enjoy roaming pizza, a Market Produce Box Raffle, kids entertainment 12–2pm (face painter and balloon twister), TAB giveaways, live music from 3pm, and a DJ from 7pm to carry the vibe into the night.

SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER — The Family Fun Finale

A colourful day featuring kids entertainment 12–2pm, a baby dinosaur meet-and-greet, dinosaur keychain craft, plus a mermaid meetand-greet with hairstyling, a glitter bar and

A three-day Local’s Weekend celebration will be on from Friday 21 – Sunday 23 November. (Supplied)

bubbles, followed by live tunes from 3pm to close out the weekend.

To mark the reopening, The Royal Mail Hotel will offer all-day dining all weekend, with

the bistro and public bar serving continuously from 11am to 9pm on Friday and Saturday, and 11am to 8.30pm on Sunday. Guests can expect elevated pub classics, family favourites, and

fresh new dishes that highlight the hotel’s upgraded kitchen and renewed commitment to quality.

Council CEO and four time

Olympian Larry Sengstock joins speaker lineup at Chamber of Commerce event.

The Royal Mail Hotel has been renovated and is throwing open its doors to locals.

The Royal Mail is inviting the community in to experience a new era for the historic pub.

After an extensive renovation that has re-energised one of the region’s most beloved historic venues, The Royal Mail Hotel is throwing open its doors and inviting the community to experience the new era of their iconic pub. And in true country-meets-coast hospitality style, they’re marking the occasion with a three-day Local’s Weekend celebration from Friday 21 – Sunday 23 November.

Every corner of the venue, Sports Bar, Public Bar, Bistro, and Beer Garden, has been refreshed, expanded, and revitalised to deliver a premium pub experience that still feels unmistakably local. From upgraded dining spaces to a more vibrant outdoor precinct, the overhaul blends old-school character with modern comfort.

And the best part? There’s something for everyone, from tradies and families to food lovers and live-music fans.

FRI 21 NOV — Tradies, Tunes & Cold Beers

MegaTradieClubBBQ,MeatTrayRaffle,livetunesfrom 4pm across the refreshed Public Bar & Beer Garden.

SAT 22 NOV — Food, Family & Nightlife

Roaming pizza, Market Produce Box Raffle, kids’ entertainment 12–2pm (face painter & balloon twister), TAB giveaways, live music from 3pm, and a DJ from 7pm.

SUN 23 NOV — Family Fun Finale

Kids’entertainment 12–2pm with baby dinosaur meetand-greet, dinosaur keychain craft, mermaid meetand-greet, hairstyling, glitter bar & bubbles, plus live tunes from 3pm.

Celebrating the reopening,The Royal Mail Hotel offers all-day dining all weekend—Bistro and Public Bar open 11am–9pm Friday & Saturday, and 11am–8.30pm Sunday. Enjoy elevated pub classics, family favourites and fresh new dishes from the upgraded kitchen.

Planning gong won

Noosa Council’s Pomona Place Plan has been recognised at the 2025 Queensland Awards for Planning Excellence, receiving the Award for Excellence in Stakeholder Engagement and a Commendation in the Strategic Planning Project category.

The annual awards celebrate outstanding contributions by planners and planning teams who are shaping healthy, sustainable, and vibrant communities across Queensland.

Developed in partnership with Archipelago and CRED Consulting, the Pomona Place Plan was co-created with the community through deep listening and creative participation.

More than 1000 community members helped shape a shared vision for Pomona, resulting in a plan that celebrates local identity, delivers quick wins, and establishes a transferable model for inclusive, community-led planning.

Council adopted the finished plan in March, with several early improvements delivered throughout the planning process, including new timber park furniture, sandstone block seating, upgraded lighting for the basketball half court, and a refreshed Stan Topper Park barbecue area - all responding directly to community feedback.

Other more recent actions underway include new management of the Pomona Pool for public access, the commencement of a walking network plan, a street furniture audit, a new footpath to improve safety walking to and from the high school and a review of heritage signage in the village.

Council’s Environment and Strategy Director Kim Rawlings said Pomona was a great place to pilot Council’s new Place Program due to its strong village character and engaged community.

Pomona Place Planning in action. (Kylie Harber Photography)

“Placemaking focuses on understanding what is important to communities, helping shape places and spaces to improve quality of life, and this program will guide how Council respects the unique identity of towns and villages across Noosa Shire,” she said.

“We’re delighted to receive this prestigious award. It acknowledges the efforts of our staff, project partners Archipelago and CRED Consulting, and the community for getting behind this placemaking project to shape a future for Pomona the whole community can be proud of.”

Creek to go weed free

Almost three-and-a-half hectares of land within the Burgess Creek catchment will undergo weed removal works over the next 12 months to improve the local ecosystem.

Unitywater executive manager sustainable infrastructure solutions, Mike Basterfield, said Unitywater had funded the works, in a collaboration with Noosa Council and Noosa Landcare, that will see invasive weeds eradicated to enable native species to thrive.

“These important works will help remove problem weeds that would otherwise take over native species in this catchment,” Mr Basterfield said.

“Our Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant is an input into Burgess Creek and the cleaned and disinfected water from our plant keeps the creek flowing, improving water quality in the creek. Because we have infrastructure in this area, we have an interest in maintaining the catchment and these weeding works will

contribute to the ecological health of the area.”

Noosa Council natural areas recovery officer Kara Reading said weeds would be targeted and removed using a number of methods, including hand weeding.

“Council officers identify the locations that require weed removal and the top end of the catchment has significant Singapore Daisy growth,” Ms Reading said.

“We’re also removing asparagus fern and umbrella trees. This area is also a known glossy black cockatoo feeding site so it’s important we look after it,” she said.

“The Burgess Creek catchment has a beautiful, diverse ecosystem and we want to ensure the native species can remain there and flourish, without being overrun by weeds.”

Teams from Noosa Landcare and Skilling Queenslanders for Work trainees will carry out the works on a monthly basis for the next 12 months.

Unitywater, Noosa Council and Noosa Landcare will be removing weeds at Burgess Creek for the next 12 months. (Supplied)

The Guide

CRICKET: THE ASHES FIRST TEST

Seven, Friday, from 11am

A scorching summer of cricket awaits fans, with riveting WBBL action already underway, the electrifying atmosphere of the BBL around the corner, and one of sport’s greatest rivalries – the Ashes – making its way to Perth. Seven has assembled the best in the business to call their coverage, with renowned broadcaster David “Bumble” Lloyd and former fast-bowling great Stuart Broad delivering witty, informative and entertaining commentary alongside cricket greats Ricky Ponting, Aaron Finch (both pictured), Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer, to name a few. Pat Cummins’ injury, which rules the Aussie captain out of the first Test, might have the Barmy Army thinking they’ve got a glimpse at glory, but neither history nor the weather is on their side.

Friday, November 21

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

HARD QUIZ KIDS

ABC Family, Saturday, 7.30pm

He’s quick to knock comedians down a peg or two on Taskmaster Australia, and doesn’t mind grilling the contestants on HardQuiz– but does Tom Gleeson hold back any barbs for the junior quiz contenders on this tweenage spin-off? Not a chance. Luckily, the kids can give as good as they get (and admittedly, some of Gleeson’s more sarcastic zingers go straight over their heads). Another quartet of aspiring quizmasters land in Gleeson’s roasting pan in tonight’s episode: Veda is ready to show off her extensive dolphin knowledge, Viyona (pictured) is cricket legend Jasprit Bumrah’s biggest fan, Tyler talks all things Titanicand Hrishi sets out to prove his Pluto prowess. It’s fun for the whole family.

LIVE AID: WHEN ROCK ‘N’ ROLL TOOK ON THE WORLD

Nine, Sunday, 8pm

Back in 1984, rock star Bob Geldof (pictured) saw a BBC news report about Ethiopia’s “biblical famine” while on his way to a book launch, and the rest is history. The Boomtown Rats frontman was able to assemble just about every pop star in Britain to record charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, which would spawn a global movement and catapult Geldof into the complex world of African politics. Four decades on from the Live Aid concert, this insightful series combines new interviews with behind-the-scenes footage and performances to uncover how it all happened – without shying away from the controversies along the way.

SHANE DELIA’S MALTA

SBS Food, Monday, 8pm

Much like Stanley Tucci’s travels through Italy and Eva Longoria’s recent trek through Spain, Shane Delia (pictured) charts the history of his homeland Malta through its unique food in this docuseries.

The celebrated Melbourne-based chef says the vibrant cuisine of the Mediterranean archipelago has long been overlooked, so it’s high time viewers got an authentic taste of its delectable delights, including the national dish stuffat tal-fenek (rabbit stew) and street food such as pastizzi (savoury pastries). In Monday’s premiere, Delia starts his culinary journey in the fishing village of Marsaxlokk.

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 11.05 The Forsytes. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 2.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 QI. (PGs, R) 3.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh discovers a tropical haven. 8.30 Maigret. (PGav) Maigret is forced to confront his past when a politically connected billionaire demands his help. 9.25 Hard Quiz. (R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

9.55 Crime Night! (PG, R) Hosted by Julia Zemiro.

10.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 Silent Witness. (Mal, R)

12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Wildlife ER. (PG, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Hurricanes From Above. (PGa)

8.30 Unlocking The Secrets Of The Nazca Lines. (PGa, R) A look at the Nazca Lines.

9.20 The Welsh Valley That Won The Lottery. (PG, R) A look at how a community won the lottery.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Sisi. (MA15+av, R) 11.45 Tokyo Vice. (Malsv, R) 1.50 New Zealand From A Train. (R) 3.35 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Morning Programs. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Ashes Pre-Game. 12.20 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Morning session. 2.20 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Afternoon session. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Evening session.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Evening session. Continued. 8.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 18. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder.

10.30 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

11.00 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+ls, R) 12.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG, R) 1.00 In Plain Sight. (Madv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 12.30pm Millie Magnificent. 12.55 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 2.15 Thomas. 2.50 Gardening

News At Six. 10.00 Mastermind Aust. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Deep Fake Neighbour Wars. 1.00 Beach Volleyball. World C’ships. Quarter-finals. Afternoon. 5.05 WorldWatch. 5.35 Jeopardy! 6.30 Beach Volleyball. World C’ships. Quarter-finals. Evening session. 10.30 Deep Fake Neighbour Wars. 11.00 France 24. 11.30 What It Feels Like For A Girl. 1.25am Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 2.15 Letterkenny. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 6.30 Bicycle Thief. (1948, PG, Italian) 8.05 The Ploughman’s Lunch. (1983, PGals) 10.05 Marmalade. (2024, Malsv) Noon Drunken Tai Chi. (1984, Msv, Cantonese) 1.40 Finding Graceland. (1998, PGs) 3.30 Hajjan. (2023, PGav, Arabic) 5.50 Brief Encounter. (1945, PGa, R) 7.30 Defiance. (2008, Malv, R) 9.55 Syriana. (2005, MA15+alv, R) 12.20am Lansky. (2021, MA15+av) 2.30 The Client. (1994, Mv) 4.45 The Movie Show.

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Zoe’s Having A Baby. (2023, 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. 7.30

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: Saving Asia. (PGa) Presented by Sir David Attenborough.

8.45 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven. (2016, Mv, R) Seven mercenaries are hired by a small town. Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt. 11.25 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Drive TV: Launch Pad. (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)

6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 Ambulance UK. (Ml, R) Paramedics respond to calls regarding an attempted suicide and an 81-year-old who has fallen off his mobility scooter. 9.50 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Celebrity guests include Paul Mescal. 11.00 10’s Late News. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Gatecrashers. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 1.30am The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Find My Country House NZ. Noon Poirot. 1.00 MOVIE: The Magic Box. (1951) 3.15 MOVIE: Where No Vultures Fly. (1951) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House.

9GO! (82, 93)

7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Late Programs. 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: Get Smart. (2008, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: Conan The Barbarian. (2011, MA15+) 11.55 Ghost Hunters. 12.55am The Vampire Diaries. 2.35 Supernatural. 3.30 Nanny. 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 LEGO Jurassic World: Legend Of Isla Nublar. 4.50 Hop. 5.10 Booba. 5.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Pawn Stars. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Aust v England. Evening session. 7.00 Cricket. WBBL. Heat v Thunder. 8.00 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE: Ambulance. (2022, MA15+) 11.25 MOVIE: The Forever Purge. (2021, MA15+) 1.35am Storage Wars. 2.05 Pawn Stars. 2.35 Surveillance Oz. 3.00 NFL. NFL. Week 11. Los Angeles Rams v Seattle Seahawks. Replay.

Saturday, November 22

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Return To Paradise. (PGav, R) 1.25 Maigret. (PGav, R) 2.20 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 3.10 ACO: Gershwin And Shostakovich. (Return) 4.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)

6.25 I Was Actually There: Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race Tragedy. (Final, PG, R) Looks at the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

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

7.30 Return To Paradise. (PGa) A rock star is murdered in a locked theatre, forcing Mack to uncover the truth.

8.30 Vera. (Mv, R) Vera investigates the death of a young man whose remains are discovered in a remote cave.

The only clues she has to work with are a crucifix found on the body and ticket stubs in the victim’s pocket.

10.00 The Forsytes. (PG, R) Jolyon makes a life-changing discovery.

10.55 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) Bergerac searches for kidnapped baby Lily.

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 5.35 Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. 6.00 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Waterworld Africa. 2.25 Nula. 2.55 Big Sky Girls. 3.20 Supreme Team. 4.30 Faboriginal. 5.00 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 6.00 Amplify. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: The Lost Boys. (1987, M) 10.15 Uncharted With Alicia Keys. Midnight Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.10 Ireland’s Historic Gardens. (R) 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PG, R) 11.00 Shepherdess. (PG, R) 11.30 Soccer. Australian Championship. First quarter-final. 2.30 Soccer. Australian Championship. Second quarter-final. 5.30 Going Places. (PG, R)

6.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) Ernie Dingo visits Kangaroo Island.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 A Royal Guide To Wales. A look at Wales’ relationship with the royals.

8.25 This Is Joan Collins. (Malsv, R) Takes a look into the life of Joan Collins using never-before-seen home movie footage.

10.15 Reckless. (R) June scrambles to cover her tracks.

11.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R) A member of Little Italy’s community is found dead.

2.40 All Is Bright. (R)

3.55 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (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. 4.05pm WorldWatch. 5.35 Impossible Engineering. 6.30 Beach Volleyball. World C’ships. Semi-finals. Evening session. 8.30 BBC News At Ten. 9.00 Mastermind Aust. 9.30 Presidential Planes. 10.30 Snowpiercer. 12.20am While The Men Are Away. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

SEVEN (7)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The Ashes: Pre-Game. 12.20 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Aust v England. Morning. 2.20 Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session. Continued.

8.00 Unfiltered: Cricket. (Premiere)

8.30 MOVIE: Oblivion. (2013, Mlv, R) A drone repairman stationed on Earth must rescue a stranger from a downed spacecraft. Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko. 11.05 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+as, R) Presented by Jim Jefferies.

12.00 In Plain Sight. (Madv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. 5pm The Yorkshire Vet. 6.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Second prelim. 8.15 Escape To The Country. 9.15 The Yorkshire Vet. 10.15 Escape To The Country. 12.15am The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Animal Rescue. 2.30 Creek To Coast. 3.00 Weekender. 3.30 Weekender. 4.00 Harry’s Practice. 4.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R)

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today

Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 My Way. (R) 1.00 Our State On A Plate. 1.30 Explore. 1.35 The Golden Bachelor. (Final, PGa, R) 3.15 David Attenborough’s Asia. (PGa, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: The Wizard Of Oz. (1939, G, R) In the middle of a tornado, a young girl from Kansas is transported to the magical land of Oz, where she and her companions search for a wizard who can fulfil their wishes, including returning her home.

Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr.

9.35 To Be Advised. (R)

1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) Neville shares tips on fruits and citrus.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) Religious program.

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6am Morning

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Airport 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGl, R) 12.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.00 Buy To Build. 1.30 The Yes Experiment. (PG) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. (Return) 3.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.30 Well Traveller. (PG) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. The team helps a woman whose home has been neglected since her ex-husband moved out.

8.40 Location, Location, Location Australia. (PGl, R) Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie head to Melbourne’s inner city and western suburbs. 9.50 Harry And Meghan: The Rise And Fall. (PGa) Looks at Harry and Meghan’s life, including their controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey. 10.50 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team investigates a series of fires. 11.50 FBI. (Mav, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Seinfeld. 2.10 Creative Generation: State Schools On Stage. 3.55 MOVIE: Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life. (2016, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Cats & Dogs. (2001, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring. (2001, M) 11.05 The Winter King. 12.15am Love Island Games. 2.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.45pm Let Me Introduce You To Sofia. (2018, Mal, Italian) 2.35 The Ploughman’s Lunch. (1983, PGals) 4.35 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PGalv) 6.30 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988, PGals) 8.30 Reservoir Dogs. (1992, MA15+alv) 10.20 The Sex Of The Angels. (2012, MA15+s, Spanish, Catalan) 12.20am Late Programs.

Programs. 11.35 MOVIE: Carry On Teacher. (1959) 1.20pm MOVIE: Outcast Of The Islands. (1951, PG) 3.20 MOVIE: Kings Of The Sun. (1963, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Lawman. (1971, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Stargate. (1994, PG) 9.50 MOVIE: Stargate: Continuum. (2008, M) 11.50 MOVIE: Slayground. (1983, M) 1.45am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Cool Cars & Bikes. 2.00 Football. AFL Women’s. First prelim. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Aust v England. Evening session. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Godzilla. (1998, PG) 10.20 MOVIE: The Woman King. (2022, M) 1.10am Late Programs.

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Sunday, November 23

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7) 6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, 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… (Final, PG, R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (R) 4.10 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Heat five features an array of unique talent.

8.50 The Forsytes. (PG) James attempts to sabotage Joylon. 9.45 Return To Paradise. (PGa, R) A rock star is murdered in a locked theatre.

10.40 When The War Is Over. (PG, R) 11.15 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School: Let’s Eat. 3.30 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Paddington. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.10 Crongton. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Gold Stars: The Story Of FIFA World Cups. 4.10 Motor Racing. World RallyRaid Championship. Highlights. 5.10 The Throwback. (PG) 5.20 Primitive Medium. (R) 5.30 Hitler-Stalin: A Secret Relationship. (PGavw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Black Death: Patient Zero. (PG) Looks at the history of the bubonic plague.

9.10 Army Of Lovers: Ancient Greece: The Sacred Band Of Ancient Greece. (M) Looks at the Sacred Band of Thebes. 10.45 Odysseus Returns. (PG, R) 11.45 Uri Geller’s Secret Treasures. (PG, R) 1.05 MOVIE: Fiona Clark: Unafraid. (2021, M) 2.35 Mariupol: The People’s Story. (MA15+alvw, R) 4.15 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Women’s Big Bash. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades. 12.00 Ashes: Pre-Game. 12.20 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Aust v England. 2.20 Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Aust v England. 5.00 Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Aust v England. Evening session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session. 8.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 22. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. 10.30 MOVIE: The Invisible Man. (2020, MA15+av, R) A woman is tormented by her ex-boyfriend. Elisabeth Moss. 1.10 Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney. (PGa, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Cross Court. 10.30 Next Stop. (R) 11.00 Fishing Aust. 11.30 Drive TV: Launch Pad. 12.00 Explore TV. (R) 12.30 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 12.45 Budget Battlers. (PGl, R) 2.00 MOVIE: Blueback. (2022, PGa, R) 4.00 Getaway Presents The Arctic. (PG) 5.00 News. 5.30 My Way.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took On The World. (Premiere, Mal) Takes a look at Live Aid. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Essex Millionaire Murders. (Mdlv) 11.25 Mobsters: Mob Ladies. (Madv)

12.15 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Mav, R)

1.05 Fishing Australia. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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. 10.00 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.30 10 Minute Kitchen. (R) 11.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. (R) 11.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 12.00 The Dog Academy. (PGa) 1.00 Wheel Of Fortune. (R) 1.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 10. Tasmania JackJumpers v Sydney Kings. 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. (PGalns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.10 Ghosts Australia. (Ms) Kate and Sean’s date night is interrupted by the ghosts and their ‘help’. 8.40 FBI. (Mv, R) After three customs officers are shot dead in a cargo heist, the team enlists OA’s old army buddy to help investigate. 10.40 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 11.30 NCIS. (Mav, R) The NCIS team must help Torres. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Beach Volleyball. World C’ships. Bronze medal matches. 4.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Abandoned Engineering. 6.20 Beach Volleyball. World C’ships. Gold medal matches. 8.40 Jeopardy! 9.30 Liaison. (Premiere) 11.30 Forbidden History. 12.25am Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 1.15 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 12.35pm La La Land. (2016, Ml) 2.55 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PGlv) 4.55

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6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Surgery Ship. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Hornby: A Model Empire. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.30am Harry’s Practice. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 Vera. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Red’s Fishing Adventures. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Mt Hutt Rescue. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Aust v England. Evening session. 7.00 Cricket. WBBL. Heat v Stars. 8.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Safe House. (2012, M) 10.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm MOVIE: The Small Back Room. (1949, PG) 2.15 MOVIE: Danger Within. (1959) 4.20 MOVIE: Flight From Ashiya. (1964, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Matrix Revolutions. (2003, M) 11.00 Major Crimes. Midnight MOVIE: Alfie Darling. (1976, M) 2.05 MOVIE: One Million Years B.C. (1966, PG) 4.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Adelaide Equestrian Festival. 2.30 Surfing Aust. 3.10 Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.40 Young Sheldon. 4.10 Dinner With The Parents. 4.40 MOVIE: Superman. (1978, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Batman Forever. (1995, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: Batman & Robin. (1997, PG) 12.30am Late Programs.

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Thirty years of awards

By Jacqueline Trewin

The 30th Sunshine Coast Business Awards (SCBA) 2025 held at Novotel Twin Waters Resort on Saturday 8 November celebrated the dedication of local businesses at SCBA’s biggest gala yet. Arriving in red-carpet style, the finalists gathered for the Coast’s annual ‘night of nights’.

Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie said this year saw a record-breaking 137 finalists and 263 entries, with 22 of those finalists from Noosa.

The night opened with illusionist duo Soul Mystique, but the real magic was found in those who make the awards possible.

SCBA Chair Jennifer Swayne addressed the audience with grace during her welcome speech.

‘’For 30 years, these awards have celebrated the beating heart of our economy, our businesses, large and small. And tonight, as we look ahead to the next 30 years, we do so with pride, optimism, and immense gratitude. So, let’s raise a glass to you - the entrepreneurs, to the creators, and the change-makers who continue to make the Sunshine Coast shine!’’ she said.

But only one company could take home the ultimate accolade.

Almost 1000 guests packed the grand ballroom, waiting in anticipation during a drumroll as Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Rosanna Natoli announced the winner.

“The Winner of the 2025 Business of the Year is Noosa Black Garlic!’’

In just a few years, the multi-award-winning business based at Coolum Beach has come a long way, supplying gourmet retailers and restaurants nationwide with locally sourced produce.

Noosa Black Garlic also won the Food and Agribusiness Award (small business).

O’Brien and Teneille

accepted the award together, celebrating the success of their locally made black garlic products.

“Our small humble business started out four years ago. We had a little old table with a shabby old tablecloth at Peregian Beach Markets,’’ Tony said.

“We are committed to produce, to make, and to execute our product here on the Sunshine Coast,’’ he said.

Wellbeing innovation

Queensland-based EdTech social enterprise Switch4Schools has been celebrated at the 2025 Sunshine Coast Business Awards, winning the Personal Fitness & Wellbeing category.

The award recognises local businesses that make a tangible impact on the region’s economy, culture, and community wellbeing — shining a spotlight on Switch4Schools’ work in schools across the Sunshine Coast and beyond.

Founded by educators and behavioural specialists, Switch4Schools helps schools embed emotional wellbeing into the school day. Its innovative platform and classroom resources guide students to recognise and regulate their emotions, while giving teachers realtime insights to better support every learner. The result: calmer classrooms, more engaged students, and stronger school communities.

Since its launch, Switch4Schools has supported thousands of students across Australia, helping them build self-awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Teachers are equipped with simple, evidence-based strategies, called ‘Switches’, alongside instant lesson plans and access to a library of hundreds of activities and videos. These resources both give the student insight while also give teachers practical, ready-to-use tools.

Phil Slade, co-founder of Switch4Schools, said, “Winning the Sunshine Coast Business Award is an incredible honour. It underscores that wellbeing isn’t just a ‘nice to have’ — it’s central to student success and the health of our communities. We’re proud to represent both the Sunshine Coast and Australia in helping schools make wellbeing a core part of learning.”

“We love the Sunshine Coast. We had no idea what we were doing when we started this. We just wanted a creative outlet, and four years later, this is where you can end up with persistence. Just show up when no-one else does, always show up. We love you!’’ Tenielle said.

“We age it to perfection, turning it into the ‘truffle of the garlic world,’’ Tenielle said.

“No one here is getting garlic breath tonight if you eat Noosa Black Garlic,” she said.

“You can still make out on the dance floor later, no judgement!” Tenielle said, drawing laughter from the audience.

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Aspartofauniqueageingprocess,NoosaBlack Garlic turns white garlic into sweet, savoury-rich black cloves without additives or odour. Ms Newton, a qualified, experienced naturopath, who was awarded 2024 Small Business Woman of the Year, is passionate about her product.

For more information, visit switch4schools. com.au.

“WinningtheSunshine CoastBusinessAward isanincrediblehonour. We’reproudto representboththe SunshineCoastand Australiainhelping schoolsmakewellbeing acorepartoflearning.”

PhilSlade Co-founderofSwitch4Schools

Switch4Schools wins the Personal Fitness & Wellbeing category at the 2025 Sunshine Coast Business Awards. (Supplied)

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Newton

Teneille Newton and Tony O’Brien of Noosa Black Garlic announced 2025 Business of the Year. (Supplied)

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Business making waves

For more than 25 years, Advanced Aquarium Technologies (AAT) has grown from a small Sunshine Coast enterprise into one of the world’s leading specialists in the design, construction and operation of public aquariums. This month, the company celebrates a milestone that reflects both its strong local roots and its global impact: being named a Sunshine Coast Business Awards Hall of Fame inductee, with formal induction to take place at the 2026 awards ceremony.

AAT has received ten Sunshine Coast Business Awards since 2021, including twice being named Overall Business of the Year. While the company has enjoyed recognition in earlier years, 2025 marks the first time AAT has won awards three years in a row—an achievement that qualifies it for the Hall of Fame.

Though proudly homegrown, AAT’s story

stretches far beyond the region. From its headquarters in Kunda Park, the business has delivered major public aquarium projects in more than 25 countries, earning a reputation as a trusted partner to some of the world’s most prominent marine attractions. Prestigious projects include Den Blå Planet – the National Aquarium of Denmark, Hong Kong’s Ocean Park, the Sea Shell Aquarium in Vietnam, and the Taichung Aquarium in Taiwan, which opened recently.

In Australia, AAT has provided services and specialist equipment to every major public aquarium and several leading zoos. Whether overseas or at home, the company is known for integrated expertise spanning design, fabrication, installation, operations and maintenance.

Today AAT employs more than 160 people across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, China,

the Philippines and Guam, with additional remote specialists based in Japan, Germany, the Netherlands and beyond. This diverse talent base is central to the company’s success. Engineers, technicians, designers, fabricators, aquarists and project managers collaborate across borders to deliver large-scale, technically complex environments.

The company’s achievements of recent years reflect more than short-term performance—they are the outcome of decades spent refining specialist capabilities. Since the 1990s, AAT has been at the forefront of aquarium innovation, including the manufacture of advanced filtration systems, FRP tanks, and world-class acrylic viewing windows.

Founder and CEO John Langmead says the Hall of Fame recognition is a proud moment for

the entire company. “This award is a tribute to every member of our global AAT family,” he said. “From our team here at Kunda Park to colleagues across Australia, New Zealand, China, the Philippines, the USA and beyond, every success we’ve achieved reflects their dedication and skill. I couldn’t be prouder.”

He adds that AAT’s journey proves something important about the region: “We are living proof that you can build and manage a multinational business from the Sunshine Coast. It’s not only a wonderful place to live—it’s a thriving base for global enterprise.”

As AAT looks ahead to its formal Hall of Fame induction next year, the company remains focused on its mission to design and deliver worldclass aquariums that educate, inspire and connect people with the oceans we all share.

Sunshine Coast Business Awards marks 30 years

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But she was not the only one to entertain the crowd. Emcee Shane Jacobson returned for a fourth year, keeping everyone in stitches with his trademark humour throughout the evening.

Amid the laughter and celebration, the awards also shone a spotlight on other businesses making a meaningful impact, particularly from Noosa.

Noosa Junction Chiropractic won the award for Health and Medical Services (small), which recognises excellence, innovation, and community impact among local businesses.

Cr Wilkie highlighted the region’s UNESCO Biosphere status, praising over 70 businesses in the Sustainability Category for balancing environmental care with economic growth.

“As you know, Noosa and Sunshine Coast Local Government areas are both UNESCO Biospheres - areas recognised for the way human development has occurred whilst respecting and preserving the environment and natural resources of the area,’’ Cr Wilkie said.

“Over 70 businesses elected to participate in the Sustainability Category.

They understand that protecting our environment is key to preserving our lifestyle, and as time goes by, nurturing an increasingly prosperous economy, all of which will be inherited by our children, and theirs,’’ he said.

Two businesses from the Noosa Shire won the Sustainability awards.

Eastwell Farms, which focuses on the power of regenerative farming, and works closely with Slow Food Noosa (small business) won, while multi award-winner Laguna Pest Control took out the large business category.

In an interview posted on the Sunshine Coast Business Awards 2025 Facebook page, Laguna Pest Control owners Jay and Nicky Turner reflected on their commitment to sustainability, describing their journey that led to an epiphany.

“Pest control and sustainability are not two words that normally go hand in hand,’’ Jay said.

“You’ll find that pest controllers are very pas-

or Rosanna Natoli told the audience.

sionate about what they do. We don’t want that stigma of killing or burning everything,’’ he said.

“We’re always looking at alternative ways, and like to embrace that green-approach to come up with new methods, like our no spraypest management program, and rescue-honey, where we relocate bees’ swarms, instead of killing them,’’ Jay said.

Nicky said the couple’s shift toward sustainability came after Jay’s cancer diagnosis, just two weeks after winning Australian Pest Manager of the Year in 2017.

“From there, I really wanted to fully embrace a green approach, and it changed the way we think about pest control,’’ Nicky said.

This commitment to sustainability and innovation reflects a growing focus among Sunshine Coast businesses on balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility, a theme echoed by the region’s leaders.

“Sunshine Coast Council has been a proud sponsor all of the way along with these awards because this program is more than just a celebration.

It is a cornerstone of the Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Program, what we do,’’ Sunshine Coast May-

“Over this weekend there’s a ship sitting about a kilometer off the Coast, bringing a cable. It is our second submarine cable and will land in a few days here in Maroochydore. Another cable where we’ve partnered with Google,” Cr Natoli said.

“This brings enormous opportunities to the Sunshine Coast for innovation, for high-speed internet, for data, and it will link into NEXT DC data centre.

For those on the edge of innovation on the Sunshine Coast, you should feel very excited as I do, because the future is here now, and it is unfolding and we are all part of that,” Cr Natoli said.

One business leading the charge in technology and export excellence across the region is Advanced Aquarium Technologies, which won both the Building and Construction (large) and Export (large) awards.

Chief operating officer Tim Eldridge made a significant point during his acceptance speech as he accepted the Export Award on behalf of his team.

“Our team is constantly moving around the world doing international work and over 85 per cent of our revenue here in Australia is based on international activity,” Mr Eldridge said.

“But it’s not just the export piece, it’s the entrepreneurship and I’ll tell you a short story, which is a tribute to our boss John Langmead. We have this

extraordinary entrepreneurial spirit in our company that is entirely driven by John. He sees opportunities and he grabs them with both hands, and he figures out a way to make it happen,” he said.

“A great example is at the beginning of this year we heard a story from one of our overseas colleagues about a particular weed that was taking over marine ecosystems off the coast of New Zealand. With our engineering department, we figured out a way to put some technology on an underwater drone driven by robotics that flies along the surface of the seabed and kills this particular toxic week. And the New Zealand Government has given us a lot of money to expand this program in New Zealand. We’re super excited about it,” he said.

“But it’s just a great example of when you take a lot of knowledge, a lot of entrepreneurship, and a lot of skill, and you say, ‘let’s go do it and make it happen’, and that’s what we did,” Mr Eldridge said.

Major sponsor Coraggio celebrated the SCBAs’ success, with CEO Richard Skarzynski praising the event for uniting entrepreneurs.

“Congratulations to Jennifer Swayne and the team,’’ Mr Skarzynski said.

“Across the five locations - Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbournethis is by far the biggest event out of all of them when it comes to bringing entrepreneurs together,’’ he said.

The gala ended with the funky band Amplify, as the crowd danced without a trace of garlic breath on the dance floor.

The Hall of Inductees nominees were Maleny Dairies, First Light Fabrication, Amaze World, Your Brand Crew (YBC), Grease Boss and Mercure Hotels.

For more information on other winners, log onto: sunshinecoastbusinessawards.com.au

Advance Aquarium Technologies has delivered major public aquarium projects in more than 25 countries.

John Langmead, Founder and CEO, Advanced Aquarium Technologies. (Supplied)

The 30th Sunshine Coast Business Awards (SCBA) 2025 held at Novotel Twin Waters Resort.

2025 Hall of Fame winners.

Thank you to our talented international team for this exceptional achievement.

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Driving Noosa Forward

When travellers arrive on the Sunshine Coast, the first friendly faces they often see belong to the team at TransfersToNoosa, a local, familyowned business redefining private airport transfers to and from Noosa. Known for its reliability, warmth, and community spirit, the company was named a finalist in the 2025 Sunshine Coast Business Awards in the Experience category.

Owned by Steve and Tash Laughton, TransfersToNoosa offers professional, private transfers between Noosa, Brisbane Airport, and Sunshine Coast Airport, with a focus on comfort, service, and local connection.

“We don’t just drive people to Noosa,” says Steve. “We create seamless, memorable experiences, and we take pride in being some of the first locals our visitors meet.”

The business operates with a simple mission: to make every journey stress-free and enjoyable, while giving back to the Sunshine Coast community. They proudly engage local retirees as professional drivers, offering flexible work and purpose, while ensuring guests receive a warm, knowledgeable welcome to the region. Drivers often go the extra mile, helping with luggage, sharing insider tips, or even collecting groceries or keys before guests check in.

TransfersToNoosa also partners with Steve and Tash’s second business, RentaCar Noosa, to provide a complete local travel solution. Guests can book a private transfer from the airport to their accommodation, then enjoy a rental car delivered and collected directly from their door, all arranged by one local team.

“Our customers love the convenience,” says Tash. “It saves them time and hassle, no waiting for shuttle buses or juggling luggage. Plus, our pricing is competitive, with no airport surcharges or hidden extras. Even if you only need a car for a day or two, RentaCar Noosa has you covered.”

Families are particularly well looked after, with

complimentary, high quality and fully adjustable child seats with ISOFIX, the gold standard in safety. The spacious fleet accommodates surfboards, golf clubs, bikes, and even pets, helping visitors make the most of their Sunshine Coast stay.

Behind the scenes, innovation drives the business forward. They monitor flight delays and diversions and with our real-time GPS fleet tracking it gives them the ability to redirect their fleet where required to meet customers and be able to communicate with them giving them peace of mind.

Despite growing competition from rideshare platforms, Steve and Tash’s approach remains people-first, focused on staff wellbeing, personalised service, and genuine hospitality. Their dedication has earned them over 200 five-star Google reviews, a perfect TripAdvisor rating, and an ever-growing base of loyal customers.

“We’ve built our success on genuine care, for our team, our customers, and our region,” says Steve. “Being recognised as a finalist is an honour, but it’s really a reflection of the amazing people

behind the wheel and the travellers who choose to support local.”

Whether you need private airport transfers to Noosa, a local sightseeing tour, or a car hire service delivered to your accommodation, Steve, Tash, and their team make every journey smooth, safe, and distinctly Noosa.

For more information, visit TransfersToNoosa. com.au or RentaCarNoosa.com.au

TransfersToNoosa is a local, family-owned business redefining private airport transfers to and from Noosa. (Supplied)

Tash and Steve Laughton of TransfersToNoosa celebrate their recognition as 2025 Sunshine Coast Business Awards finalists.

Success through learning

Maths and English are essential foundation skills that underpin success across the school curriculum. When students build confidence in these core subjects, they are better equipped to thrive academically, but many children struggle to master these skills in a busy classroom.

That is where NumberWorks’nWords can help. For over 40 years, we have supported students with specialist maths and English tuition, tailored to learners at every level. Whether your child needs help to catch up or is ready to go beyond the school curriculum, our proven approach can help them move forward with confidence.

Our success comes from a combination of world-class learning software, experienced subject-specialist tutors, and personalised programs designed around each child’s needs. At NumberWorks’nWords Sippy Downs, every student begins with a complimentary assessment to identify strengths and gaps. Our centre owner, Rochelle, works with parents to create a targeted tuition plan that focuses on closing gaps or extending knowledge, rather than repeating what the child already knows.

Students receive one-on-one instruction from knowledgeable tutors who explain new concepts clearly, followed by engaging computer-based practice to reinforce understanding and build confidence. Our centres are positive, encouraging environments where learners feel supported and motivated. Because students who have struggled often lose confidence, we provide regular feedback, celebrate achievements, and highlight progress to rebuild self-belief and foster a more positive attitude towards learning.

If you are concerned your child is falling behind, or simply want to extend their learning, call Rochelle on 54454412 to discuss your child’s learning needs.

NumberWorks’nWords are specialists in maths and English tuition. (Supplied)

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A greater vision for health

Winning the Sunshine Coast Business Award for Health & Medical Services is an incredible honour for our team at Noosa Junction Chiropractic.

We’re deeply grateful for this recognition and proud to represent natural, vitalistic health care on such a respected stage.

This award reflects the dedication of our Team and the trust of our amazing community. Yet for us, it isn’t the finish line — it’s the beginning of an even bigger chapter.

At Noosa Junction Chiropractic, our mission is simple but powerful: to help our community live healthier, happier lives — naturally. We hold a vision of each person’s health that is greater than they see for themselves. Every day we witness what we call chiropractic miracles — individuals rediscovering their mobility, vitality, and confidence through gentle, specific adjustments that help the body function the way it was designed to. We don’t just help people get out of pain — we educate and empower them to stay well for life. Our greatest point of difference lies in the time we take to teach and inspire. Through community workshops, in-practice conversations, and personalised guidance, we share a deeper understanding of what it means to live in alignment with nature and with the body’s innate intelligence.

As Chiropractors, we see health as something that begins from the inside out. Whether it’s a child who finally sleeps soundly, a parent free from constant headaches, or an older person who can move without pain again — each story reinforces why we do what we do. Our focus is always on finding the cause, not just easing the symptoms.

We’re proud to serve a community that values natural, drug-free health care and believes that wellness should be accessible to everyone. By keeping our visits efficient, our systems seamless, and our environment welcoming, we make it easier for busy families to stay consistent with their care and see genuine results.

As locals raising our young family here in Noosa, we’re passionate about contributing to a region that’s vibrant, healthy, and conscious—a place where our children can grow up connected to nature, movement, and community. Noosa has given us so much, and this award inspires us to keep giving back through education, mentorship, and service.

We also recognise that our success comes from Teamwork. Every person who walks through our doors becomes part of the Noosa Junction Chiropractic family. Our chiropractic assistants play a vital role in supporting, guiding, and educating patients on their journey — an approach that has earned us the most five-star Google re-

This recognition is an honour, but it’s not the destination. Our focus remains on serving our community and helping more people discover what true health feels like. The real reward is seeing lives change every single day—and knowing that together, we’re building a healthier, happier Noosa for generations to come.

Gregson & Weight are recognised with award

For most people, arranging a funeral is not something they do every day but at Gregson & Weight Funeral Directors, they do.

With high quality premises, vehicles and facilities and well-trained professional staff offering exceptional service, they have built a reputation for excellence, which has now been recognised with the company being announced as the winner of the Professional Services category at the recent Sunshine Coast Business Awards.

Established on the Sunshine Coast since 1972, Gregson & Weight are the Sunshine Coast’s longest serving Funeral Directors, having helped almost 45,000 families in their time of need. General Manager Luke Gregson said that the award was a great recognition of the dedication, service and professionalism offered by their staff to the people of the Sun-

shine Coast.

“We’ve been supporting families on the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland for over 50 years and our experienced team of arrangers truly know what organising a funeral is all about,” said General Manager Luke Gregson. “Memorable funerals don’t just happen, it takes a team of dedicated, professional staff with the experience and facilities to bring your ideas to reality and to help relieve the burden at a difficult time” said Luke.

The team at Gregson & Weight take pride in being the Sunshine Coast’s most trusted funeral business, because they don’t just arrange funerals, they build long-lasting relationships with families. With four branches across the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland, the team from Gregson & Weight Funeral Directors are here to help you.

The professional staff at Gregson & Weight Funeral Directors offer exceptional service and have built a reputation for excellence. (Supplied)

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Noosa Junction Chiropractic receive the Sunshine Coast Business Award for Health & Medical Services. (Supplied)

Noosa Junction Chiropractic team at Sunshine Coast Business Awards.

Noosa’s #1

Chiropractor

Feel better. Move better.

Live betternaturally

We won this award because of:

Short wait times & efficient visits

Long-term results, not quick fixes

A team that truly listens & cares

Personalised care plans with guaranteed results

Education at every stage of care

Most 5-star reviews in Noosa (150+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Leaders in community health & education

“After countless visits to GPs, neurologists, physios, and trying multiple medications… this place has been lifechanging.” - Maira

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Savoury win

There are wins… and then there are moments that stop you in your tracks.

For Noosa Black Garlic, this year’s Sunshine Coast Business Awards delivered both. Not only did the artisan producer take out the Food & Agribusiness category, they went on to be named Business of the Year for 2025. It’s an extraordinary achievement, and one the tight-knit Noosa community has been quietly cheering for.

What began as a small, hands-on venture in the Noosa region has grown into one of Australia’s most awarded gourmet food brands. Teneille Newton and Tony O’Brien built Noosa Black Garlic on a simple philosophy: champion local growers, honour slow food, and create something genuinely special from our region’s rich agricultural landscape. Their black garlic, made from organically grown elephant garlic and slowly aged over weeks, has become a staple in kitchens across Australia and the rest of the world, loved for its velvety sweetness and signature umami depth, known as ‘The Truffle of the Garlic WorldTM’.

But behind the jars and bottles is a story the Sunshine Coast knows well: long days, late nights, a commitment to sustainability, and a belief that doing things properly matters. From aligning with ‘Plastic Free’ and ‘Slow Food’ Noosa principles to collaborations with local farmers, everything about Noosa Black Garlic feels grounded, thoughtful and distinctly “Noosa.”

Winning Business of the Year isn’t just recognition of a great product, it’s a nod to the heart, grit and community spirit behind the brand. And, in true Noosa fashion, the celebration is shared. As Teneille puts it, “We wouldn’t be here without our local growers, our customers, and the incredible support of this region.”

For a business inspired by the land that surrounds it, this award marks a beautiful milestone, and a reminder that world-class food can grow from local soil, local hands and a whole lot of passion.

Visit noosablackgarlic.com

Pest Control celebrates

What a year it’s been for Noosa’s own Laguna Pest Control.

The local powerhouse has just secured its fourth major accolade for 2025, taking out Large Business – Sustainability at the Sunshine Coast Business Awards on 8 November.

This latest honour caps off an impressive run.

In March, Laguna was named Champion Pest Control at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards.

In May, co-owner Nicky Turner represented Noosa internationally, receiving an Impact Award at the National Pest Managers Association Women’s Conference in Austin, Texas.

By August, the team was recognised as Best Pest Control Company at the Australian Trades Champion Awards in Sydney.

Laguna’s growth is rooted in its strong fam-

ily foundation.

Now a team of 11, the business is led by owners Jay and Nicky Turner, with Jay bringing his expertise as a qualified biologist and entomologist. Their eldest daughter manages the office, while their son — also a qualified pest technician — supports both fieldwork and operations. Together, they’ve built a business grounded in integrity, innovation, and community.

Since 2017, Laguna’s PESTShield – Keen For Green Initiative has been transforming how people think about pest control, championing eco-friendly application methods and sustainable solutions that protect both homes and the environment.

Congratulations to the entire Laguna team — leading the way in sustainability and proudly representing Noosa on the local and national stage.

Laguna Pest Control celebrates their major Sustainability Win at 2025 Sunshine Coast Business Awards. (Supplied)

Tony and Teneille from Noosa Black Garlic with mayors Frank Wilkie and Rosanna Natoli. (Supplied)

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7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story: Peter Garrett. (R)

8.30 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty: People Power. (Final, PG) Presented by Annabel Crabb. 9.20 Media Watch. (Final, PG) Presented by Linton Besser.

9.40 Planet America. (Final)

10.10 I Was Actually There. (Ml, R)

10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.15 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 11.45 Parliament Question Time. 12.45 Grand Designs. (R) 1.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PGa, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.40 Pop Paper City. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 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 Batwheels. 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 Waterworld Africa. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 My Name Is Gulpilil. 10.50 MOVIE: The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 12.40am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.05 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Wildlife ER. (PGa, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Supertrains: The Race For Speed. (PG, 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. (PG) Bill Bailey heads to the region of Da Lat.

8.30 American Prince: JFK Jr. The Final Summer. (PG) Carolyn Bessette is pursued by the paparazzi.

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

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 The Man Who Died. (Mv)

11.30 A Criminal Affair. (Mal, R) 1.10 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes. (Mavw, R) 2.15 The Story Of Spice. (R) 3.10 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning

Programs. 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 DNA Journey. 9.30 MOVIE: Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PG) 11.10 Buzzcocks. 12.30am Everyone Else Burns. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 12.40pm Corsage. (2022, Madlns) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 The Remains Of The Day. (1993) 5.55 The Company. (2003, PGals) 7.55 Man Up. (2015, Mls) 9.30 Late Night. (2019, Mls) 11.25 Let Them All Talk. (2020, Mls) 1.30am A Call To Spy. (2019, Mav) 3.45 A Walk In The Woods. (2015, Mls) 5.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Ashes Pre-Game Show. 12.20 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Aust v England. Morning. 2.20 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Afternoon. 5.00 Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session.

8.00 Why Planes Vanish: The Hunt For MH370. (PGa, R) A look at the disappearance of Flight MH370.

9.20 The Rookie. (Madv) The team helps Skip Tracer Randy when his new love interest is kidnapped.

10.20 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The team probes a customs broker’s disappearance.

11.20 Why Trains Crash. (PGa, R) 12.30 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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

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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Hornby: A Model Empire. 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.

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6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Mt Hutt Rescue. 3.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Aust v England. Evening session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 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 MOVIE: Candy Cane Christmas. (2020, 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.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics.

9.00 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee

II. (1988, PGlv, R) Mick Dundee returns to the Australian bush after his girlfriend is kidnapped by drug dealers. Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon.

11.15 9News Late.

11.45 Transplant. (MA15+am, R)

12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Building Icons. 2.00 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Alive And Kicking. (1958) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 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.

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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: We’re The Millers. (2013, MA15+) Midnight Veronica Mars. 1.10 The Vampire Diaries. 3.00 Supernatural. 4.00 Late Programs.

Tuesday, November 25

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (Final, R) 10.30 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Forsytes. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 QI. (Ml, R) 3.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PGl, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30 7.30.

8.00 When The War Is Over. (PG) 8.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) Talented locals play a piano in Glasgow Central Station.

9.20 The Art Of. (PG)

9.50 The Assembly. (PG, R)

10.35 Media Watch. (Final, PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (Final, PG, R) 12.15 Keating: The Interviews. (Final, R) 1.15 Parliament Question Time. 2.15 Grand Designs. (PGl, R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)

3.40 Rage Closer. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm 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 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 9.10 Super Shark Highway. 10.00 Late Programs.

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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

Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.05 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 10.55 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Wildlife ER. (PGa, R) 2.55 Portugal’s Atlantic Train. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, 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. (R) 8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Chris And Xand Van Tulleken. (PG) 9.40 Australia: An Unofficial History. (M, R) 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Families Like Ours. (Malns) 12.10 Carmen Curlers. (Mas, R) 2.25 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes. (MA15+avw, R) 3.30 The Story Of Beer. (PG, 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. 2.20pm Dreaming Whilst Black. 2.50 Forbidden History. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Tribe With Bruce Parry. (Premiere) 9.40 Go Back To Where You Came From UK. 10.45 Hoarders. 11.35 Dark Side Of The Ring. 12.30am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

SEVEN (7)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Ashes Pre-Game Show. 12.20 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Aust v England. Morning. 2.20 The Ashes: Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Afternoon. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Evening session.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Evening session. 8.00 Highway Patrol Special: Cops Tell All. (Mal, R) A look behind the scenes of the show. 9.00 Murder In A Small Town. (M) Karl is reunited with a serial killer. 10.00 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gina Rossato. (Mav, R) 11.00 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Final, Masv) 12.00 MOVIE: Secrets At The Inn. (2022, Mav, R) Tamara Almeida, Zoë Belkin, Luke Humphrey. 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 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 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 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 10.45 Autopsy USA. 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 3.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Aust v England. Evening session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Outback Farm. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 12.30am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm Voyage Of The Damned. (1976, Mav) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 5.30 The Last Wave. (1977, PGaln) 7.30 The Furnace. (2020, Madlv) 9.40 The Winter Guest. (1997, Mal) 11.40 Dance First. (2023, Malv) 1.35am Late Night. (2019, Mls) 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 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 NCIS. (Mad, R) As NCIS mourns the loss of Ducky, the agents find comfort in working on one of his unfinished cases. 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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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas In Alaska. (2023, 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.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Gorilla Warfare. (PG) 8.30 Jamie Durie’s Future House. (Premiere, PGl) Hosted by Jamie Durie. 9.40 Beyond The Build. (Premiere, PG) Bec and George create their dream home.

10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Wild Cards. (Ma) 12.00 Around The World With 30 Kilos. (Madlv) 1.00 Cross Court. (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: Confession. (1955, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Chelsea Detective. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Poirot. 1am Late Programs.

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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: Valentine’s Day. (2010, M) 12.15am Veronica Mars. 1.20 The Vampire Diaries. 3.10 Supernatural. 4.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 Jamie Cooks The Mediterranean. (R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. (R) 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PG)

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 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The Fugitive Task Force must hunt down a team of killers who are competing in a twisted game. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Wednesday, November 26

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00

Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (Final, PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. (R) 1.35 Media Watch. (Final, PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 QI. (PGl, R) 3.25 Home Delivery. (Final, PG, R) 3.55 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 Hard Quiz.

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

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

9.30 Celia Pacquola: I’m As Surprised As You Are. (Mls) Celia Pacquola performs a comedy show.

10.35 If You’re Listening. (R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15 The Business. (R) 11.30 Planet America. (Final, R)

12.05 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 12.35 Parliament Question Time. 1.35 Grand Designs. (R) 2.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm 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 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.55 Adv Time. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Late Programs.

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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 Waterworld Africa. 7.30 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 8.30 Reckless. 9.30 MOVIE: Radiance. (1998, M) 11.00 Five Seasons. Midnight Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.55 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Wildlife ER. (Mal, R) 2.55 Spain’s Atlantic Train. (PGaw, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (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. (PG) Michael Palin explores Zulia State.

8.30 Reckless. (Malv) As June’s shady business empire starts to crack, Roddy gets closer to the truth of the hit and run.

9.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (PG, R) Alan Cumming’s trip continues.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Crime. (M, R)

1.50 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes. (MA15+avw, R) 2.50 The Story Of Beef. (PGaw, R) 3.50 Travelling In The 1970s. (PGdsv, 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. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Forbidden History. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.55 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: Glory. (1989) 11.35 MOVIE: The Promise. (2016, M) 1.55am We Need To Talk About Cosby. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm The Girlfriend Experience. (2009, Mlns) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.25 The Company. (2003, PGals) 5.30 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012, PGals) 7.30 All The Pretty Horses. (2000) 9.40 The Children Act. (2017, Mals) 11.40 Cat Call. (2023, Ma, Hungarian) 1.25am Late Programs.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Rule Of 3. (2019, Mav) Kelly Rutherford. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) A man plans to start a new country.

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGd, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at the world of cricket and catch up with the stars.

9.30 Unfiltered: Cricket. (M)

10.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well.

11.00 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Herrmann and Kylie team up.

12.00 MOVIE: Secrets In The Snow. (2020, Mav, R) Aubrey Reynolds. 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 The Zoo. 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 Autopsy USA. 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am Our Town. 1.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 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.

Thursday, November 27

ABC TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 When The War Is Over. (PG, R) 10.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) 11.30 Crime Night! (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mal, R) 2.00 Parliament. (Final) 3.00 QI. (PGl, R) 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PGl, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Yass Earth Berm. (PG)

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

9.45 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 The Art Of. (Mns, R) 11.35 Grand Designs. (Ml, R) 12.25 Parliament Question Time. (Final) 1.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm 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 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Secret Life Of The Koala. 10.05 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Radiance. (1998, M) 1.30 The Lore Of Love. 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 Waterworld Africa. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Reservation Dogs. 9.30 MOVIE: The Long Kiss Goodnight. (1996, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 10.55 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Royal Autopsy. (Man, R) 2.55 History Of The Amalfi Coast.  (PGa, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain.

8.25 Britain’s Railway Empire In Colour: Tracks Of Empire. (PG) Explores the origins and impact of Britain’s railways. 9.20 Vigil. (Mav)

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Vienna Blood. (Ma, R) 12.50 Willie Nelson: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw. (PGad, R) 2.50 The Story Of Sugar. (PGa, R) 3.50 Travelling In The 1970s. (Md, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: An Organized Killer. (2021, Mav, R) Allison McAtee. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) Customs inspect paint scraper tools.

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGadl, R) A motorist is caught on a phone.

8.30 MOVIE: Uncharted. (2022, Mv, R)

A street-smart young man is recruited by a seasoned treasure hunter to recover a famous lost fortune. Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali. 10.50 The Amazing Race. (PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

12.20 The Front Bar. (Ml, R)

1.20 Life. (Malsv, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.30 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

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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

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Budget Battlers. The team transforms a late friend’s home.

8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Under The Gun. (MA15+alv, R) While serving as an undercover police officer,  Keith Banks became used to a high-octane lifestyle.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Parole. (Mal)

11.30 Resident Alien. (Malv)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Hello SA. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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: Folly To Be Wise. (1952) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Good Karma Hospital. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 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: Magic Mike. (2012, MA15+) Midnight Veronica Mars. 1.10 The Vampire Diaries. 3.00 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 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) The team investigates when Remy’s ex-girlfriend is assaulted by a serial rapist. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

(8, 9)

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, 1)

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) 10.20 Jamie Cooks The Mediterranean. (R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. (R) 3.30 News. 4.00

6.00 9News.

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 Graham Norton Show. (Return, Ml) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by guests including Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. 9.50 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) Benson tries to help the Flynn family. 10.50 10’s Late News. 11.15 10 News+. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Forbidden History. 2.15 Bamay. 2.45 Insight. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 12.50am Somewhere Boy. 1.50 Latecomers. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS VICELAND (31) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Our Town. 3.00 The Zoo. 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. 9.50 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.50 Father Brown. 12.50am Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Waterworld. (1995, M) 11.15 MOVIE: Cold Pursuit. (2019, MA15+) 1.40am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.25pm All The Pretty Horses. (2000) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.45 Bring It On. (2000, PGals) 5.40 Golden Years. (2016, PGals) 7.30 The Tender Bar. (2021, Mals) 9.30 Dead Again. (1991, Malsv) 11.30 Suffragette. (2015, Malv) 1.30am Death Proof. (2007, MA15+lv) 3.40 Late Programs.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.30 Topknotz. (Premiere, Ml) Rob Palmer and Tom Williams catch up with Judy Johnson, a kiwi ocean swimmer.

9.30 Red Eye. (Premiere)

A police officer escorts  a criminal back to Beijing.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.55 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.45 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 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) 9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 4pm GolfBarons. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Find My Country House NZ. 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 8.30 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee II. (1988, PG) 10.45 Major Crimes. 11.45 Poirot. 1am Creflo. 1.30 MOVIE: Every Home Should Have One. (1970, M) 3.30 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 Survivor 49. 9.00 Love Island Australia. 10.15 MOVIE: Sunflower. (2023, MA15+) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00 The Vampire Diaries. 2.40 Supernatural. 3.30 Late Programs.

Escape to New Zealand

At this time of year Aotearoa New Zealand is bursting with exciting new escapes, unforgettable experiences and fresh culinary delights that make if very worth-while to trip across the Tasman for a short break.

From the serene shores of Tasman Bay, where the luxurious new Domu Retreat offers a tranquil hideaway surrounded by nature, to an exciting three-day kayaking adventure through Mahurangi Regional Park, whether seeking peaceful luxury or outdoor exploration, there’s something to inspire every traveller.

Domu Retreat - Nelson Tasman

A luxurious new escape by Michelin-starred chef Toby Stuart has just been unveiled in Nelson Tasman, perched high on a coastal ridge with sweeping views across Tasman Bay and the iconic Abel Tasman National Park. Designed for ultimate relaxation and embracing stillness and presence, this exclusive retreat blends worldclass cuisine and the natural beatify of breathtaking landscapes.

Earnscleugh Castle Historic Coach HouseCentral Otago

From 1 November, the historic Coach House at Earnscleugh Castle welcomes guests to stay in a beautifully restored 19th-century retreat boasting impeccable stonework, warm timber, and refined design. The Coach House offers modern comfort wrapped in historical charm nestled on the grounds of the Earnscluegh Castle. This elegant accommodation invites guests to step into a world of heritage, surrounded by nature, countryside and the beauty of Central Otago.

The Clements in Cambridge - Waikato

The Clement in Cambridge is a redesigned boutique hotel steeped in rich history, complete with restored Edwardian rooms with soaring ceilings and sweeping stained-gained-glass windows. Following a multimillion-dollar makeover of the original 1866 Beaux-Arts Masonic hotel, this luxurious restored 29-room property now offers the perfect blend of history and modern luxury.

New Experiences

Auckland Sea Kayaks - Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland

Aukland Sea Kayaks is now offering a new three-day kayaking adventure through the stunning Mahurangi Regional Park, featuring sheltered bays, native bush and remote beaches. This immersive experience takes paddlers on a journey along secluded coastlines and past pristine beaches. All set against a backdrop of lush naïve bush teeming with birdlife.

The West Coast Penguin Encounter/ West Coast

Coastal Five Marathon/Taranak

On 15 and 16 November the Coastal Five begins its five unique running events all set against the incredible backdrop of Mount Taranaki and the New Plymouth coastline. Over two days runners can choose their distance and number of events they would like to participate in. Run the world class Coastal walkway and see iconic spots like Pukekura Park. Pukeiti Gardens and Lake Mangamahoe throughout the Coast Five. Keep up to date with the latest running, hik-

From 18 October, The West Coast Wildlife Centre has introduced its newest experience, the West coast Penguin Encounter. This new experience makes the West Coast Wildlife Centre the only place in Aotearoa New Zealand where visitors can see kiwi’s, little blue penguins, and tuartara’s all under one roof.

ing and cycling events in New Zealand. Coming up this quarter. The Spectacle kicks off from 5 December for trial and road running lovers, the First Light Marathon on 24 January is perfect for those who like to watch the sunrise as they run, and the Coast-to-Coast marathon begins from 13 February for those who like to cycle, kayak and run all in the one day.

Food and Beverage

The Loft/ Hawke’s Bay

Now open, The Lort at Hawke’s Bay welcomes guests to enjoy seasonally inspired menus, exclusive wine pairings, and a setting that invites lingering conversations, all framed by sweeping

views of the Tukituki Valley. This immersive experience offers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere that celebrates the very best of Hawkes Bay’s food and wine culture.

Dark Sky Reserve Gin/Wairapapa

Launched on 22 October, Greytown Distilling Co’s new Dark Sky Reserve Gin is a must-try for all gin lovers. Inspired by Wairarapa’s newly awarded Dark Sky Reserve status, this limitededition spirit celebrates the region’s crystal-clear night skies with a unique blend of botanicals and a smooth, celestial finish.

The West Coast Penguin Encounter - West Coast Wildlife Centre.

Earnscleugh Castle Historic Coach HouseCentral Otago.

Earnscleugh Coach House - Central Otago. Domu Retreat - Nelson Tasman.

Domu Retreat - Nelson Tasman.

Kayaking the Hauraki Gulf and Mahurangi.

Luxury hotel group expands

Meliá Hotels International, a leading Spanish hotel group, is accelerating its luxury presence across Asia with a series of landmark openings in 2026 and beyond.

Led by the debut of Paradisus by Meliá Bali next month in Indonesia, the company is expanding its premium and luxury portfolio, bringing its signature blend of Mediterranean warmth and destination-inspired hospitality to some of the region’s most sought-after destinations.

Paradisus by Meliá Bali marks the company’s first all-inclusive luxury resort in Asia and introduces its signature Destination Inclusive concept to the region. Guests can immerse themselves in Bali’s culture, nature and wellness through curated experiences beyond the resort. This is complemented by The Reserve adults-only enclave; Family Concierge offering personalised luxury for families; signature kids club Kidsdom; YOURWAY club designed for teenagers; and a dedicated water park and modern sport facilities.

In 2026, Meliá Serenity Cam Ranh Beach Resort will open along Vietnam’s Long Beach, designed as a sanctuary for personalised well-being. Families can unwind in spacious pool villas and enjoy the benefits of Kidsdom and Teens Club, while couples and wellness seekers rejuvenate at the YHI Spa and adults-only Level Pool.

Later in 2026, Meliá Aurea Nha Trang will join the portfolio beside the iconic Villa Le Corail Gran Meliá, offering refined beachfront luxury in one of Vietnam’s most vibrant coastal destinations.

Over the next two years, Meliá Hotels International will also transform Meliá Ba Vi Mountain Retreat into a property under The Meliá Collection, the company’s curated collection of independent hotels. Nestled within Ba Vi National Park, just an hour from Hanoi, the property blends French colonial architecture and Vietnamese village style, surrounded by misty mountains and lush greenery.

Currently operating as Grand Luang Prabang, Affiliated by Meliá, the property will be rebranded under The Meliá Collection within the next two years. This will bring the company’s curated approach to luxury to Laos for the first time. As the only international hotel overlooking the Mekong

River, the property blends colonial heritage with serene gardens and timeless design, celebrating the city’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage treasure. Set to open in 2026, on Dubai’s prestigious Port de la Mer peninsula, Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah will deliver more than a hotel—it’s a destination in itself. The refined food and beverage lineup features global names such as Zuma Dubai Beachhouse with 140 metres of shoreline, a dayto-night beach club atmosphere and signature izakaya menu. Top-tier concepts like Novikov

Beach and Park Chinois bring Mediterranean, Asian and 1930s Shanghai-inspired aesthetics to the coastline.

Marking the brand’s first property in the Maldives, Meliá Amilla Fushi will introduce the group’s refined approach to resort living in Baa Atoll. Scheduled to open in 2026, the resort will feature private villas, a spa and leisure centre, and a collection of world-class dining concepts.

The group’s Asia Pacific Managing director Ignacio Martin said luxury travel in Asia was evolving rapidly.

“It’s no longer defined by exclusivity, but by meaningful connection and sense of place,” he said.

“With one in every three Meliá openings worldwide positioned in the luxury segment, we’re accelerating that transformation.

“Through Paradisus and The Meliá Collection, we’re not only expanding our footprint but reimagining what luxury means for today’s traveller – authentic, immersive, and deeply connected to the destination.”

Paradisus by Meliá Bali.

Meliá Serenity Cam Ranh Beach Resort.

Canada’s festive offering

More than a million visitors from all over the world are expected to pass through the Toronto Distillery Historic District again this year for the World-Famous Christmas Market.

The Market officially opened for the year on 13 November with the lighting of a 16.7-metre silver fir – destined to be Canada’s most photographed tree over the holiday season.

Thousands of onlookers filled the cobblestone streets to help Santa light the 2025 Christmas Tree, marking the official start of The Distillery Winter Village, presented by L’Oreal Paris — one of the most recognized holiday destinations in the world attracting one million visitors annually.

Many Australians make their way to Canada for the Christmas season - chasing a white Christmas, snow and a little skiing but the Toronto Market is fast becoming another major attraction on the Christmas list.

“This year, we are celebrating our 16th season of The Distillery Winter Village, formerly known as the Toronto Christmas Market,” The Distillery Restaurant Corp Director of Experiences and Events vice president Rik Ocvirk said.

“Our goal is to create moments that become memories – whether it’s a first date under the canopy lights, a family tradition by the tree, or a hot chocolate shared with friends. We hope every visitor leaves with a little more wonder and joy than when they arrived.”

This year’s Christmas Tree — shimmers with over 80,000 lights and 750 ornaments, ranging in size from 15 to 50 cm (six to 20 inches). The dazzling display features elegant gold starbursts and Winter Village snowflakes adorned with red finial ornaments, creating a striking contrast against the tree’s lush green branches.

At its base, a custom-built circular platform now surrounds the tree, featuring a 3.6 metre (12foot) performance stage. Built within the base and reminiscent of an enchanting holiday shop window, are handpainted, 3D-printed ornamental vignettes that recreate scenes of a classic nostalgic Christmas — including a whimsical red and green Bachmann Big Haulers G Scale Train that moves around the entire tree and Canadian wildlife like caribou, fawn, moose and bears. Lanterns inspired by those found throughout The Distillery Historic District add a warm glow, tying the installation to its heritage surroundings. In total, more than 1,000 hours were dedicated to fabricating, detailing and decorating this year’s Christmas tree.

Following the season, the tree will be donated to Habitat for Humanity GTA to be used as mulch and reclaimed wood for 60 new homes being built in 2026.

Running November 13, 2025 through 4 January 2026, The Distillery Winter Village transforms Toronto’s 13-acre pedestrian-only heritage district into a glowing winter wonderland, foodie destination and shopping market.

Visitors can explore 47 vendor cabins and nine outdoor holiday bars — the most ever — serving sweet and savoury food options from around the world, warm drinks, and handmade creations from local artisans.

There is more magic than ever with lots of new things to enhoy this year.

Because ‘Tis the season to feel worth it, visit the L’Oreal Paris Cabin - a chic holiday pop-up inspired by the joy of giving. Write a heartfelt note

and create a custom greeting card for someone who inspires you.

Chef’s Lane: An exclusive holiday culinary experience featuring four elevated holiday creations by four top Canadian chefs.

Netflix’s Stranger Things Five Immersive Experience – step inside the Byers’ living room for a supernatural photo op.

A tropical chocolate paradise awaits at The Pura Vida Chocolate Experience presented by Visit Costa Rica.

Enter through the wardrobe at this year’s new Narnia-themed Santa’s Village where the Soulpepper Theatre lobby is transformed into an enchanting winter forest filled with snow-flocked ever-

greens, twinkling lights, shimmering ice crystals, and whimsical Narnia-inspired animations designed by students from OCAD University

There are 40 food cabins – new this year: Rick’s Good Eats, Santa Spuds (spiralized potatoes on a stick), Robata-style meat skewers, Dubai Chocolates, and a Craig’s Cookies pop-up. Plus, some returning favourites: Cluny’s viral torched s’mores hot chocolate, Yorkie Burrito, Santa’s smoker and BBQ, Japanese tacos, poutine, handmade dumplings, empanadas, pierogies, mini donuts, mini pancakes, fresh strawberries with chocolate, and classic Swiss Raclette.

Two new festive-themed outdoor bars – the Ugly Sweater Patio Bar and Peppermint Patio Bar.

As well as performances by The McGregor

Carollers, the Canadian Opera Company, Mirvish Productions, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, and the Myriad Ensemble and family-friendly entertainment including daily Storytime with the Elves, A Super Simple Christmas with Caitie and Tobee and holiday puppets from Crane Creations Theatre Company.

Tickets and Planning a visit: Tickets are required for peak times, including: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays after 4pm.; Thursdays in December after 4pm and daily after 4pm from 15-31 December; and New Year’s Eve. Kids aged nine and under are always free.

Heading to Canada?

For tickets and event information, visit TheDistilleryWinterVillage.com.

Aerial view of Trinity Street on Opening Night 2024. (Supplied)

The Distillery Winter Village Elves.

Santa arrives.

The Centrepiece Christmas Tree (2024).

Santa and Elf on Trinity during the celebrations.

FULLY ESCORTED TOURS OF ADELAIDE & KANGAROO ISLAND

Full-Board River Cruise

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

Tour of Murray River Bridge and historic Roundhouse

Guided nature walk of Salt Bush Flat

Taste Riverland food and wine

Dragon-Fly flat-bottomed boat wildlife tour

Hotel Stays

3 nights four-star hotel stay in Adelaide with breakfast

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

Fully Escorted

Barossa Valley Tours

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

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

Fully Escorted Kangaroo Island Tours

2 day Kangaroo Island tour including: Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, Clifford’s Honey Farm, In-Flight Birds of Prey Display at Raptor Domain, Seal Bay

Conservation Park guided beach walk, lunch at Emu Bay Lavender Farm, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, and Flinders Chase National Park

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Noosa Junction sparkles

ADVERTORIAL

This Christmas, explore Noosa Junction — a vibrant village full of surprises.

From the latest fashion finds, one-of-akind treasures and wellness havens, to gourmet treats and hidden gems, the Junction’s eclectic shops promise discoveries around every corner.

Make a day of it — fuel up on great coffee, linger over lunch, and soak up the street art

and festive vibes that make the Junction shine brighter than ever.

And while you’re exploring, you could win big! Every purchase gives you the chance to score a $2000 Noosa Junction shopping spree — drawn weekly.

So this festive season, discover what makes us sparkle — and celebrate the local businesses that give Noosa Junction its unmistakable spark.

Guide for coastal custodians

The value of vegetated sand dunes keeps going up and now the Noosa community has a guidebook to keep it growing.

Whether resident or visitor, everyone in the region can now learn how to become a Coastal Custodian with the release of a new locally made book: Coastal Custodian Guide Book – Noosa Coast.

Long-time Noosa locals Rochelle Gooch and Sharyn Kerrigan have created a timely and visually stunning publication designed to inspire greater understanding, appreciation, and protection of our fragile coastal environment.

Motivated by the increasing gap in accessible environmental education along the coastline, the authors set out to craft a book that is both beautiful and deeply informative.

Sharyn’s library of striking photographs — captured during years of daily beach walks — pairs seamlessly with Rochelle’s insights from more than three decades as a Bushcare volunteer and Coordinator. Together, they have produced a guide that speaks equally to locals, newcomers, and visitors.

Part coffee-table treasure and part practical field guide, the book invites readers to slow down, observe, and really connect with the natural systems that make the Noosa coastline so unique.

Easy-to-read scientific snippets help readers identify species, understand seasonal conditions, and recognise the delicate interplay between dunes, wildlife, and human behaviour. QR codes throughout the book offer pathways to further learning and highlight the remarkable network of caretakers working quietly behind the scenes.

At its heart, the Coastal Custodian Guide Book is an invitation to:

• Become more connected to our ocean edge.

• Recognise harmful habits and replace them with protective ones.

• Understand our coastal ecology — and its importance to our future.

“By better understanding our coastal precinct and eliminating damaging behaviours,” the authors say, “we can all become Coastal Custodians — committed to protecting our beautiful beaches for ourselves and generations to come.”

The Coastal Custodian Guide Book for the Noosa Coast is available now and will be officially launched on 10 December at 4.30pm at Annie’s Book Shop, Kingfisher Drive, Peregian Beach with an introduction by Noosa & District Landcare general manager Sharon Wright.

All welcome to this free event. Limited seating, you are welcome to BYO folding chairs.

Santa drops in for carols

Peregian Beach is turning on the twinkle once again as the Coast’s most-loved and longest-running Christmas Carols returns for its 61st year on Wednesda, 17 December, 3–8pm — bringing festive cheer and one very adventurous Santa!

This coastal Christmas tradition draws thousands of families, friends and holidaymakers to celebrate the season with live music, community joy and a spectacular sky-diving Santa landing right on the beach — a moment that has become pure Sunshine Coast Christmas legend.

Yes, Santa really does drop from the sky!

Sunshine Coast’s longest running and largest carols, is supported by generous local sponsors — including presenting partner Neller Real Estate — this seaside celebration brings heart, community spirit and Christmas magic to Peregian Beach Park and the Surf Club precinct.

Gourmet treats and hidden gems.

Linger over lunch and soak up the street vibe.

Visit the Junction’s eclectic shops. (Supplied)

Sharyn Kerrigan and Rochelle Gooch with tree-sculptor Kay Christochowitz in Peregian Beach. (Supplied)

Santa will again be skydiving into the Peregian Christmas Carols. (Rob Maccoll)

Paint ‘n’ sip

Ready to unleash your inner artist?

Frida’s is teaming up with Matso’s Eumundi for a social arvo of awesome beverages, tunes and creating masterpieces.

Everything you need to create your masterpieces, canvases, paints, and aprons is included along with a guided painting session led by a talented local artist from Frida’s. No experience required.

Come along to Matso’s Sunshine Coast on Thursday 4 December, 5.30-7.30pm.

Grab a drink, let your creativity flow, and make it a night to remember.

Tickets are limited and these ones always sell out. Cost $59.

Tickets at events.humanitix.com/matsos-sunshine-coast-x-frida-s-sip-and-paint-gxqw95hx

What's On @

Christmas festive market

Cakes, fruit mince balls, shortbread, jams— the little extras that make Christmas so special are on sale this Friday (21 November) at St Andrews Anglican Church on Bicentennial Drive, Sunshine Beach.

The Christmas Festive Market will be open from 11am to 4pm and the funds raised be used to support the work of the chaplaincy programs and their wide range of family support activities at Sunshine Beach State Primary School and Sunshine Beach State High.

Organiser Dr Anne Jobling said: “The market will have everything you may need to celebrate Christmas plus plants, table decorations, jewellery, classic china (Shelly and Royal Doulton) and glassware (Waterford) and books. There will be a coffee van and a sausage sizzle.”

Payment may be made by cash or Eftpos.

Celebrating

of

Ageing down under

“On January 1st, 2026, the first baby boomers will turn 80. If 70 is the new 50, will 80 be the new 60? This is just one of the questions we plan to ask Dr James Lergessner who will be the guest speaker at our next meeting,“ said Joy Fenty, President of the Tewantin Noosa Probus Club.

“Last year, Dr Lergessner entertained us with his Snippets...from a Baby Boomer’s Diary. He shared with us his love affair with Brisbane during the conservative Menzies’ decades when nearly four million babies were born in Australia. World War II was over and parents wanted to give their children a far better life than they had experienced. We are thrilled Dr. Lergessner is returning to talk to us about his latest book Ageing ’Down Under’, Feeling Invisible and ’Is 70 the new 50?’“ Joy added.

“Positive ageing is a subject close to my heart“ Dr Lergessner explained. Why do the years and decades pass so quickly as we get older? Does technology speed up our use of time?

This showcase highlights the passion, dedication, and creativity of Little Seed Theatre Company’s students at every stage of their theatrical journey.

3 Dec 6.30pm

From a biological point of view, ageing is essentially the progressive loss of the body’s ability to repair itself. As we age, many people feel their attractiveness is declining. They often feel invisible. Yet they are educated, opinionated, articulate, literate and technically savvy. They also control trillions of dollars and have rations of time on their hands.

Many older people complain that their world has “contracted“. They are no longer flying around having adventures, no longer basking in the past achievements of their careers, or even going out at night. Their world has become disconcertingly “small“. Their self-confidence has waned and there is an absence of structure in their lives.

My story will be filled with the topics and

Dr James Lergessner will speak on ageing. (Supplied)

themes I love to explore in life - ties, tensions, triumphs of family, love and humour, found in everyday lives as well as the joyous, or sadder, darker times, which all of us experience.“

As Elvis Presley sang, “You only pass through this life once. You don’t come back for an encore.“

“If you would like to hear Dr Lergessner’s talk, you are welcome to join us at The Tewantin Noosa RSL on Tuesday 25 November. Our meetings start with morning tea at 10am, followed at 10.30 by the guest speaker. To reserve a seat, please phone Christine on 5442 7397.“

Christmas market on Friday. (Supplied)

Frida’s paint n sip at Matso’s Eumundi. (Supplied)

Woman’s professional outfit (8)

South American carnivorous fish (7)

Small egg-shaped wind instrument (7)

Decorative display (11)

Fuel (3)

Wet weather wear (8) 16 Mendicant monk (5) 19 Loop with running knot (5) 20 Admits (coll) (6,2) 22 Bunch (3)

Determinants (11) 26 Form of sugar (7)

Sports ground (7)

Logical whole (8)

Alliance (6)

Pouring edge (3)

Film director, Quentin – (9)

Of the moon (5)

No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised

apostrophes or plural nouns ending in “s”.

Cherished (6)

Compromises (coll) (5,4)

Manipulating (5)

8 Written versions of speeches (11)

10 Attractiveness (6)

12 In date order (11)

15 Threatening actions of persuasion (9)

17 Uplifting (9)

18 People who abstain from all animal products (6)

21 Man’s formal evening suit (6)

23 Verity (5)

25 Effigy (5)

28 French term for a married woman (abbr) (3)

1 Sardinia is an island belonging to which nation?

2 The spirit Ariel appears in which Shakespeare play?

3 What makes up 60 per cent of the human brain?

4 The song NorwegianWood appears on which album by The Beatles?

5 Which prince governed the United Kingdom as ‘Regent’ during the years 1811–1820?

6 What literary movement began as a reaction to 18th-century romanticism and the rise of the European bourgeoisie?

7 The common barbel is a species of what?

8 'Stay gold, Ponyboy, stay gold' is a famous line from which novel?

9 True or false: champagne is only produced in the Champagne wine region of France?

10 Starring Julia Stiles (pictured) and Heath Ledger, the 1999 movie 10ThingsIHateAbout You was based on which Shakespeare play?

Notice of Precipe

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Amazing behaviour

Only the best will do

It’s no secret that plants which do best in growth, productivity and beauty, are those afforded the best attention in their infancy in the nursery and beyond.

And if you had to figure out who in the Noosa hinterland region were best at it, the many green-fingered Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens would be in the top five at the very least.

Which is why, if you are looking for new indoor or outdoor plants for your home that you want to last, look no further than Noosa Botanic Gardens Friends’ final Plant Sale for the year.

As always, the Friends have been beavering away to ensure the finest, and widest range of plants will be on offer straight out of their propagation shed at the gardens.

This Plant Sale is also their major fundraiser for the upkeep of the gardens which is one of many good reasons to be there on Saturday 22 November from 7am to midday.

So don’t miss out.

And there will be the all-important coffee supply on hand so you don’t have to go somewhere else first to pick up that heartstarter!

Noosa Botanic Gardens are located on Lake Macdonald Drive, about 4km from Cooroy’s town centre.

Come along to Friday Environment Forum on 28 November and be astonished as Tony lifts the veil on the secret lives of our non-human neighbours.

Everyone is welcome at the Noosa Parks As-

Local author, wildlife photographer and former mayor Tony Wellington will speak about the astonishing mating habits of Noosa wildlife, from birds and mammals to invertebrates. While we humans attempt to project our preconceived notions of appropriate behaviour onto wildlife, nature often refuses to conform to our expectations. Which species leave all the parenting to the males? Do same-sex swan couples make better parents? Why do some reptiles, amphibians and birds change their sexual orientation regardless of their genetic programming? How do echidnas manage to mate? Is it OK to eat your sexual partner?

sociation Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville which starts at 10:30am with morning tea available from 10-10.25am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door which includes morning tea/coffee.

Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.

For more information: www.noosaparks.org. au

Enjoy a rattling good Christmas fair

A full day of entertainment, train rides and Christmas shopping awaits at the Rattler Christmas Community Fair on Saturday 6 December from 9.30am to 4pm at Gympie Historic Railway Station.

The Mary Valley Rattler team is putting on the Christmas cheer with a day of non-stop entertainment for the whole family, with performances throughout the day by Gympie’s best homegrown talent including singers, dance schools and musical theatre groups.

There will be plenty of pre-Christmas shopping opportunities available at market stalls including Isobel Lane, Everything Dogz, Healthy Rainbow Art, Pallie Crafts, Trendy Threads, Cotton Wood Crafts, and Uniquely Yours by Sam.

There will be foods for all tastes and ages provided by Rusty Rails Cafe, Kylie’s Sweet Treats Icecream Van, Aaliyah’s Slushies and Confectionery and stalls operated by the volunteers from Gympie Lions and Rotary clubs, Children will have plenty to entertain them during the event with Camel Rides, Old MacDonalds Farm Petting Zoo, Ebony Rose Face Painting, Party Pals Gympie Balloons and timber-made toad racing experiences available for purchase.

Dogs are welcome and special Santa Paws photos can be taken in front of the C17 967 steam train – a perfect festive memory for humans and their furry friends. Cost is $15.

Highlight of the day will be the Silver Bullet Train Rides which will run regularly to Monkland for just $10, giving adults and children the opportunity to step back in time and enjoy a taste of history.

Bookings for Santa Paws photos and train rides can be made via the website (under events) – maryvalleyrattler.com.au/ – or via Gympie Station (07 5482 2750) prior to the Fair to guarantee availability.

General manager of the Mary Valley Rattler, Sherry Lowe, said the Fair was a chance to give back to the community which had helped preserve the Rattler and keep it on the rails, despite all the challenging conditions.

“We are spirit by name, spirit by nature and that same community spirit drives everything we do here at the Mary Valley Rattler,” she said.

“From raffles and donations to prize give-

aways, we’re proud to have provided over $50K in support for schools, charities, clubs and community groups that provide such valuable services to the community.

“The Christmas Community Fair is a great

way to bring everyone together and celebrate the power of local community, while kicking off the Christmas countdown in style.” For more information, visit maryvalleyrattler. com.au

For more information about the plant sale, draft plan, and being involved with the Friends, visit noosabotanicgardensfriends.com, or Facebook/noosabotanicgardens friends

Landscape on show

Frame Tree Custom Framing is thrilled to announce a major solo exhibition by renowned Eumundi-based artist James McKay, running from 1 December to 30 January.

The exhibition will feature more than 20 original artworks, each exemplifying James’ distinctive style and deep connection to the Australian landscape.

James grew up on a farm in Africa, where he began painting with watercolour more than 40 years ago. In 1999, he moved to Australia and was immediately captivated by the country’s unique landscape, soft colours, and luminous light. James has since travelled extensively across Australia, painting and exhibiting his works in a variety of settings.

Now based on the Sunshine Coast, James teaches workshops and exhibits his art in galleries nationwide. Largely selftaught, he enjoys sharing the many innovative techniques he has developed through years of experimentation. While watercolour remains his primary medium, James also produces stunning pieces in oil, acrylic, and gouache.

His paintings are known for their heartwarming messages, gentle colour transitions, and romantic, nostalgic storytelling. James’s work continues to inspire and connect with audiences, reflecting his passion for both the Australian landscape and the creative process.

The public is invited to celebrate the opening night on Wednesday 3 December , from 5-7pm at Frame Tree Custom Framing, Cooroy. Art lovers, collectors, and the local community are encouraged to join for a vibrant evening of creativity, conversation, and inspiration. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

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The Rattler Christmas Community Fair is on 6 December. (Supplied)

One third of all black swan pairs are same-sex couples, yet they still manage to raise young. (Tony Wellington)

Many dragonfly mate on the wing, while males have numerous strategies to ensure the offspring are theirs alone. (Tony Wellington)

Tony photographing a bearded dragon. The sex of developing bearded dragons is determined by the ambient temperature, not their genes. (Judy Ditter)

Thunder victory over Storm

By Samadhi Baker

1st

Grade vs Gympie Gold

TNCC 1st Grade returned from Gympie with a convincing victory and the sense of something special building. Sent into the field after losing the toss, the boys were more than happy to bowl first and the attack delivered.

Michael Eckard struck early, before Josh Gittins produced a dream first over, claiming two huge scalps in Waugh and Dennien. With Eckard and Ben Giddy chiming in again, Gympie were reeling at 5–38 after 16 overs.

Some middle-order resistance nudged the home side upwards to 7–76 and later 8–107, but Josh Christensen’s tidy spell tightened the screws. Gympie eventually scraped to a competitive 142, with our bowlers grinding away bravely in the heat. A few runs went begging through loose fielding, but the collective effort was excellent, no dropped catches and a hard slog in oppressive conditions.

Our chase began with purpose as Samadhi Baker and Eckard ticked over ones and twos with ease. After a wicket, Joe Murray played with intent and added 26, and at 2/89 the innings was humming. A mini-wobble at 3/92 and the skipper cramp-ridden, who toughed out for 41, caused a few nerves.

A partnership between Andy and Tristan steadied things before both fell in quick succession, the score 6/125. Cooper Lea and Riley Woolmer put it to bed closing the game out clinically in the 31st over. A very good win against an experienced Gympie outfit who we play in the T20 semi-final next week in Maroochydore.

2nd Grade vs NUSCCC

After Seconds were sent out to field, Levi opened superbly, hooping the ball and beating the bat repeatedly. “Rowdy” backed him up, striking first with a bowling an opener. Levi continued the pressure, drawing two edges taken by Ben Blackwell at slip.

Riley Carroll then trapped a batter LBW, and Benny Woolmer produced a beautiful slider to hit the stumps. Adam Graves and Rory Ramsden closed out the innings clinically, each taking wickets as NUSCCC finished 8/150 from 40 overs. Superb discipline from the bowlers backed up by some flawless fielding.

The chase was dominated by Blake Steele, who was gifted a life early and made the visitors regret it. He launched an extraordinary 68 from 32 balls, clearing the boundary with regular sixes. After Steele chipped one back to the bowler, Rory added 30 before falling and Ben Blackwell and the skipper finished the job quickly—2/155 in 21 overs. A near-perfect start to the one-dayers.

3rd Grade vs Maroochydore

A youthful 3rd Grade side travelled to Maroochydore and encountered a pitch that looked “lively”. Despite planning to bowl first, thirds lost the toss and were sent in, but the group knew if they could bat the overs, they were a chance.

Batting was difficult early with a couple of

early wickets, but Jason Toohey displayed some resilience, making a valuable 26 while steadying the innings through a rain delay. Regular wickets followed but Bailey Hozier (29) shifted the momentum back our way before falling late. A strong finish was needed and David Baker (23*) and young Lewis Ramsden added a crucial 31-run partnership before lightning ended play. Disappointing not to play a full game as the team felt they were a chance.

6th Grade vs Caloundra

At Dale Officer Oval, a pristine wicket courtesy of Matt Mayo greeted both sides. Caloundra elected to bowl, and in the oppressive heat the batters grafted their way to 140 from the 40 overs. Mayo led the way with a hard-earned 35 (71), supported by contributions from Craig Moore (13), Brian Lee (11) and Morgan Avery (14).

With ball in hand, Justin Latimer was tight early, and breakthroughs came via Cooper Withers (1–20 from 4) and an excellent spell from Morgan Avery (3–24 from 6), who found himself on a hat-

trick. Brian Lee and Matt Mayo added a wicket apiece as TNT pressed hard getting Caloundra down to 7-129. Unfortunately, lightning caused an early finish and meant 6th grade went down.

14B vs Coolum Tiger Sharks – Two-Day Match, Day 1

Winning the bat flip in Marcoola, the team bowled first and immediately hit their straps. Will, returning from a week off, struck twice in his opening two overs. Coolum worked their way to 2/76, but disciplined bowling and patient fielding kept scoring tight.

Eli broke the partnership with skilful flight before Will, Tian and captain Stella cleaned up the innings. A target of 101 was set.

Eli and Jimmy began solidly, with Eli seeing off the new ball. Jimmy fell LBW, bringing Tian to the middle—and he put on a show. After settling in, he unleashed eight boundaries and three sixes in a commanding 62*, partnered ably by Henry (18*).

TNCC finished the day 2/103, already in front and well positioned to push for an outright next weekend.

U12A vs Maroochydore Swans Reds

Losing the toss and being sent in turned out to be a blessing. James and Chris opened beautifully, adding 91 with smart running and positive intent. James retired, Olly fell to a screamer, and Chris (36*) retired soon after.

Eddie (24*) and Zack (32*) continued the momentum, retiring as well and pushing the total beyond 160. A small cluster of wickets prompted a declaration at 5/191, with James returning and finishing an excellent 46*.

With 12 overs to bowl, the energy was outstanding. Will snagged the first wicket with a sharp catch from Zack, Louis bowled superbly to earn his scalp, and Olly produced a brilliant runout. At stumps the Swans sat 3/50, with Tewantin in a strong position for next week, with pressure building and no byes conceded thanks to Leo’s tidy keeping.

New junior softball team swings into carnival success

There were big smiles, big hits, and even bigger cheers as Noosa’s brand-new Under 12 softball team — the Noosa Seagulls — flew high at Softball Queensland’s U12 Junior Carnival in Brisbane last weekend, proudly taking home third place overall.

Representing the Noosa District Softball Association, the Seagulls showed incredible team spirit and enthusiasm, especially for a group that’s only been playing together for a few short weeks. From the first pitch to the final play, the kids gave it their all — and the energy was electric.

The Seagulls not only played their hearts out, but made plenty of new friends, mixing with players from the Brisbane Softball Association and soaking up the fun and excitement of a big sporting carnival.

And it wasn’t just the players having a ball — the Noosa cheer squad (aka their families) made sure everyone knew who the Seagulls were, stealing bases just as well as they steal chips!

With colourful chants and endless encouragement, they were the loudest and proudest supporters of the day.

Coach Richard Wakeham said he couldn’t be

prouder of how far the team has come.

“They’ve worked hard, supported each other, and had so much fun along the way — that’s what it’s all about.”

Wakeham, along with assistant coach Doug Friske have spent countless hours teaching, encouraging, and sharing their love of softball — helping the kids develop their skills and confidence with every game.

Families keen to join in the fun can head down to the Noosa District Sports Complex, 31 Butler Street, Tewantin, on Saturday mornings from 9am.

Kids can grab a glove, join in a game, and enjoy a free trial session to see what softball is all about.

The Noosa District Softball Association is all about fun, friendship, and fair play, offering a safe and welcoming space for boys and girls aged 4 and up, plus adults.

With experienced coaches and a great community vibe, it’s the perfect sport for anyone who wants to get active, make friends, and have a great time!

For more info: facebook.com/noosadsoftball or email noosasoftball@gmail.com

Noosa Seagulls U12 softball team. (Supplied)

Under 12s in full flight. (Supplied)

Talking Sport

Ron Lane

Pee Wee champs

By Ron Lane

The saying “Get ‘em young and teach them” is a well-known proverb in sports. And if you are looking for a good example of this look no further than the Impact Boxing Pee Wee Program Cooroy.

Situated at Unit 16/17, 5 Taylor Court Cooroy and under the control of Head Coach Mark Evans and wife Kylie. This is just one of the many youth sporting clubs that have sprung up within the boundaries of our community. Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, and Karate have become key disciplines in combat sports, earning respect in the sporting community. As coach Mark Evans puts it, “We’re building champions from the ground up.”

This program is aimed at athletes ages 5 to12 and in 2025 it continues to grow bigger and for good reasons. During the past two decades, this program has cultivated an impressive roster of talented individuals. State champions, Australian champions, and national representatives: representatives, who have travelled the world. Proud to say they started right here as members of the Pee Wee Program.

The Pee Wee program teachers’ young kids’ discipline, respect, coordination, balance and motor skills and helps build confidence, self-worth and a strong sense of well-being. The club runs three classes a week-Monday, Wednesday and Friday and the program is open to all kids aged 5-12. This program is led by Head Coach Mark Evans one of Australia’s most highly accredited coachers. Supported by Assistant Coacher’s Mika Davey and Slade Gray and has proven to be nothing short of an outstanding success year after year. Each session encompasses fundamental coordination exercises, collaborative partner drills, bag training, and pad work.

But everyone’s favour part would have to be without a doubt, a fun spar with coachers at the

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

NOOSA FM AGM 2025

Noosa Community District FM Radio Assoc. Inc. inviting all financial members to join the AGM to be held at Noosa Springs 11am – 12.30 pm on Saturday 29 November. This will be followed by the organisation’s Christmas party for Noosa FM members, volunteers and invited guests.

END OF YEAR CONCERT

Good Vibrations A Cappela Choir, based in Cooroy, are having their end of year concert on Friday 28 November at 7pm at CWA Hall, Maple Street, Cooroy.

Admission $15/$10. Email andrewjemmet@ gmail.com

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The Christmas meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 5 December - our meeting first at 10.30am followed by our Christmas Lunch in the Bistro. Please bring a gift for the Salvation Army children’s xmas appeal, not wrapped. To book please phone Kay 5447 5042. Cost: $20 members, $30 visitors.

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.

SEWING & CRAFT

This is the last month we’ll be meeting at the Masonic Hall, Moorindal St, Tewantin. In the new year we’ll be meeting at Wallace house, 1 Wallace Drive,Noosaville. This month we’ll be meeting 29 November, 9am-3pm. Come along, meet new friends,enjoythecompanyoflikemindedpeople. All crafts welcome. This month we’ll be making a Xmas decoration. Phone Angela 0408068148.

HERE’S

A NOVEL IDEA

So you want to write a best-seller? Or perhaps you’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.

end of the day’s session. ‘’ The systems we have built over two decades continue to shine as kids graduate from Pee Wees into our Technical Boxing, General Boxing and eventually competition classes. This is the grass roots of boxing- boxing at its purest level: resulting in the kids becoming like family to all of us at Impact Boxing.”

With four weeks left of the school term, now is the perfect time to get your child started. If your son or daughter is interested, please reach out to head coach Mark Evans or Kylie Evans to experience the buzz and see exactly what the Pee Wee Program is all about.

We have a few vacant places available at our meetings on Monday mornings at Wallace House, Noosa, when we read and comment on preemailed 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.

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 (previously the Waterfront Hotel) in the Cabin Function Room 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. Costs are a mere $3 per session, annual membership is $45 per year. Like to try out? Call Barry 0478 837 708 or barry.henze@gmail.com

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Workshops (booking required): Underpainting for pastels with Karol Oakley, Saturday & Sunday, 22 & 23 November, 9.30am to 4pm.

AGM, Monday 1 December at 10am.

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

Masters

By Terry Parker

This was a much smaller team compared with Noosa Masters’ usual contingency but, never the less, provided some outstanding results.

Jo Matthews almost pulling off a clean sweep winning six of her seven events in her age group. Jo is our very own Madame Butterfly, taking out the 50m, 100m, 200m and 400m Butterfly 400m IM 400m Backstroke and 2nd in the 200m IM. What an amazing swimmer.

Robert Pugh set a blistering pace in all his events in a supercompetitive field in his age group. Taking first place and a massive PB in the 50m Breaststroke in 32.71 seconds and a second place in the 100m Breaststroke while clocking a sub 60 second 100m freestyle to take out third place.

Anne Besser proved that she is the perennial stayer in her age group with a first place in the 400m backstroke along with two second places a third place

It is the largest program of its type on the Sunshine Coast: and is run by fully accredited blue card compliant coachers. Most important of all a highly decorated and respected Head Coach calls the shots: thus, making it the place to bring your child. “Thank you to all parents, an amazing group of kids and of course the ongoing support of my wonderful wife Kylie.”

It is good to see that Karate and Jiu-Jitsu are also starting to become more popular. Sports rooted in long-standing tradition, discipline, and respect offer valuable virtues that remain relevant in today’s societ

Disabled-friendly access. Tel: 5474 1211; Visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au

NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. Full details available on U3A website u3anoosa.com.au/ or phone 5440 5500.

SUNDAY DANCE

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

COMMUNITY GARDEN

New Members welcomed. We can offer memberships for fit and active individuals, who are eager to participate in our organic vegetable, herb and fruit garden activities on Friday mornings in Noosaville. Call 0416 054 650.

THURSDAY GIRLS

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

SANTA’S CLASSY HELPERS

Santa’s Classy Helpers are a small charity supporting disadvantaged families, we collect donations and fundraise all year round to buy food, gifts, household items etc for over 500 families for a Christmas give-away at the J Noosa Junction early December every year. We are always looking for more helpers for our Christmas extravaganza, last year more than $500K of goods were

given away so lots of helpers needed to make it all happen. To put your name down to be in the loop when we need help, please leave your contact details with Lorraine at the Classy Lady shop in Noosaville.

AUSTRALIAN MOTORHOMING LIONS CLUB

Are you passionate about giving back and supporting the amazing charitable work that Lions Clubs accomplish across Australia? The Australian Motorhoming Lions Club is looking for new members from all walks of life—no camping vehicle required! As a travelling club, we assist other Lions clubs with their projects as we journey from place to place, raising funds and lending a helping hand wherever we go. Join us now, for further information please contact us via email: membership@amlc.org.au, or phone Lynne 0408 366

299

VIEW CLUB

The Noosaville VIEW Club is a valued part of The Smith Family dedicated to supporting the education and wellbeing of disadvantaged Australian children. On the 2nd Thursday of each month this warm and welcoming women’s club gathers for our “Friendship Day” event and camaraderie. On the 4th Thursday of each month we have our club lunch meeting at the Tewantin RSL with a guest speaker and update on our fourteen Learning for Life students. New members and guests are always welcome to come along for fun and friendship.

For more information email viewnoosaville@ gmail.com

CHORALE SEEKS NEW SINGERS

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

Anne Besser, Robert Pugh and Jo Matthews. (Supplied)

Impact Boxing Head coach Mark Evans and wife Kylie with young boxers who earned their place on the Queensland team for the Australian National Championships earlier in the year.

Life of Brine

Phil Jarratt - philjarratt.com

Hunter gets a toothpick

As old age circles us ever closer in the lineup at Noosa West Beach Access 11 (aka God’s Waiting Room) and our posse of ancient surf dogs talks more about waves we’ve ridden rather than are still to ride, it’s so heartening to see the traditions and culture of the surfing life we grew up with still alive and resonating down the generations.

A Noosa local of several years now, Hunter Williams is younger than all but one of my grandchildren, so there’s a bit of an age gap, but there are few surfers I’m happier to see in the lineup than the 11-year-old all-boarder, surf savant, film-maker and shaper, who is undoubtedly the most stoked grom in a town full of them. Before I stop burying the kid in praise, let me just say that the thing I admire most about Hunter is that not only does he want to ride surfboards, shape surfboards, film people riding them, watch other people’s films of people riding them, and share the waves with other people riding them, he wants to peel back the layers of the onion and discover the how, the why and the wonder of what came before. No doubt other groms feel the same, but I haven’t met them yet.

Which brings us to Hunter’s “toothpick”, a magnificent reimagining of the 1940s and ‘50s designs of the late Bill Wallace, delivered in September as the result of a promise made by shaper and councillor Tom Wegener 18 months earlier.

During the local government election campaign early last year, Tom Wegener and family hosted a “festival of great ideas” at the Land and Sea Brewery. A lot of good ideas were thrown around that afternoon, but taking the prize was Hunter’s idea of a “lending library” of historic surfboards so that his generation could learn more about what came before. The prize, thought up by Tom in the excitement of the moment, was that he would shape Hunter a scaled-down toothpick to get the ball rolling.

Being a busy councillor, frequently distracted by the business of roads, rates and rubbish, it took Tom a while to get going on this project, but eventually he sourced a well-loved but beaten-up paddleboard from Noosa’s long distance paddling legend and multiple world champion Lachie Lansdown, who had won many events on this board. As he stripped the fibreglass off the board to get to the foam core which would become Hunter’s toothpick, Tom explained the Hawaiian concept of “mana” a spiritual energy or life force which can be carried by objects, like Lachie’s board. Hunter watched wide-eyed as the plan shape for his toothpick was laid out over the foam blank.

For the official launch of Hunter’s Wegener Tool Co toothpick, they had to wait out Noosa’s long winter wave drought, with filmmaker Samuel Fairbank (who also made that great short Book of Hunter last year, so he’s as big a Hunter fan as I am) on speed dial as they waited for the conditions to come together. A small window opened just after midday on a weekday and they had their chance, without the weekend crowd.

Tom says: “On small days like this you can see that Noosa has the perfect sandbank for the toothpick to find its trim and keep going on a nice clean swell. It shows how incredible the toothpick is as a surfboard. With down the line speed and control, it offers perfect trim on a wave. [California shaping legend] Skip Frye says perfect trim is the ultimate surfing experience, and I have to agree.”

In Samuel’s great short film, Once Upon A Toothpick, you can see the power of the glide and the stoke of the trim written on the faces of the old dog and the young pup, not to mention in cameo appearances by family and friends. Also starring is an afternoon of tiny, perfect waves on the Noosa points, reminiscent of what we used to take for granted at First Point.

You can watch Once Upon A Toothpick at the Wegener Tool Co YouTube channel, and it’s also worth visiting wegenertoolco.com to see what else is in store from the highly creative Margie and Sunday Wegener.

NFS #35 registration open

Earlybird registrations for the 2026 Noosa Festival of Surfing opened on Monday 17 November. I’m writing this ahead of that date so not sure what divisions are open, probably age divisions only, but I do believe that the earlybird window is quite short, so don’t dilly-dally to get your 10 per cent discount! The festival starts on Black Friday 13

March and runs through to 22 March. Info at noosafestivalofsurfing.com or social media. All the usual fun and games and hopefully a week-long swell for the points.

The mana of Lachie’s board revealed.

Hunter’s first toothpick ride.

Delivery day at Creation Plantation. Hunter feels the weight. Master and apprentice.

A perfect day and a perfect trim for Tom. (All toothpick images Samuel Fairbank)

He’s got it! Almost a barrel.An arty angle on last year’s NFS action.

(Melissa Hoareau)

Turn to pages 10 & 11

FINDING HOME ON COUNTRY ROADS

PROPERTY MATTERS

ERLE LEVEY

FROM the moment you drive into the Noosa hinterland property it stretches its arms out and embraces you.

It’s a feeling of being welcome. You feel settled. You feel on top of the world.

Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Beau Lamshed was talking about a lifestyle property at Eumundi he is taking to auction Saturday, 22 November, at 5pm.

The property, at 7 Finley Rd, is within a minute’s drive of the hinterland market town and features a four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool on 0.91ha.

“The response has been great,’’ Beau said. “ ... really consistent enquiry.

“It’s been coming from those who have been looking for a long time.

“Properties such as this don’t come up too often.’’

Interest has been from Brisbane and Melbourne predominantly. Some have been renting here, as well as those flying up from Melbourne.

The property is quite remarkable, Beau said. Flat useable land with the feeling you are floating from each of the levels of the house.

“People literally walk out onto the balcony and say ’wow’ ... that is even when you wake up in the main bedroom on the top level.

“You look out at Mt Eerwah, Mt Ninderry and with Cooroy Mountain as a backdrop. In the neighbouring paddock you have cattle, horses. - just brilliant.’’

Wide balconies and soaring gables capture the imagination. Timber floors, a flickering fireplace, classic disposition, and state-of-theart Miele appliances combine effortlessly with modern comfort.

The gracious, colonial-style homestead has been lovingly revived and comes with heated saltwater pool, multiple living areas, air-conditioning and electric weather screens for

year-round comfort

every aspect of the property

Beau has another property coming to the market - in Tinbeerwah, a very spacious home on 3.6ha with tennis court and gym.

Set for auction on Saturday, 6 December, the property in Sivyers Rd is an estate in every sense of the word.

VERSATILE LAYOUT APPEALS

It’s a very cool house ... one that offers something special.

In the heart of Noosa Heads on 887sq m and one in which you can rent out the private studio.

Mike Hay and Rachel Sellman of Century 21 Noosa are taking 4 Weyba Park Dve to the market on Saturday, 22 November.

The six-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car house with pool goes to auction at 3pm.

“It’s a reflection of the way the world is,’’ Rachel said. “The versatile layout will appeal for extended family and friends to come and stay or to earn an income. It offers a lot.’’

There has been a very mixed lot of buyers ... some locals with recent sales, as well as Sydney and Melbourne interest.

Having inspections twice a week has brought a consistent response.

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.

Spanning two levels, the primary residence

offers space and luxury, with the open kitchen, dining and lounge area at the heart.

A statement gas fireplace anchors the room while engineered timber floors and a wall of glass sliding doors ensure a bright and contemporary appeal.

An oversized island and sweeping stone countertops highlight the kitchen, along with bespoke cabinetry, high-end appliances and a well-equipped butler’s pantry.

A servery opens to the covered poolside entertaining area and outdoor kitchen with pizza oven.

A guest bedroom with a walk-in robe and ensuite has external access.

Dual office/media rooms and a stunning family bathroom are upstairs, plus there are three additional bedrooms, including the main suite complete with a walk-in robe, ensuite and covered balcony.

The fully self-contained, two-bedroom, onebathroom apartment comes with a gated entry, an open kitchen and living space that flows out to a patio and fire pit area.

POTENTIAL

IN THE HINTERLAND

Hinternoosa’s Jeanette Catalano has enjoyed a perfect success rate with auctions and is hoping to continue that with two properties that will appeal to different interests.

On Wednesday, 26 November, Jeanette will take the four-bedroom, two-bathroom, house with pool on 2ha with barn and dam at 478 Black Mountain Rd, Black Mountain, to the

market at 12pm.

“The campaign has been going gangbusters,’’ Jeanette said. “We knew it would.

“It attracted so much attention in the first week. There is everything people are looking for - character, views, not too far from town, peace and quiet, a beautiful jacaranda, and renovation potential.

“There are absolutely cracking views to Mount Cooroora over the rolling hills.

“It’s a character home but needs some cosmetic work.’’

The main living area has five-metre high ceilings and direct access to the full-length entertaining verandah.

Timber floors are throughout with the central U-shaped kitchen designed to focus as a gathering hub. There’s an induction cooktop, soft-close drawers and stonetop bench.

Separated from the open-plan living is the lounge/media room while the bedrooms are up the timber stairs together with an office nook.

The carpets on this level need replacing, Jeanette said, and both bathrooms have seen better days. However, everything works and functions.

The home’s exterior has been upgraded already to a quality Weathertex board, plus there’s 3kW solar panels and an in-ground pool.

Set slightly away from the home is the three-bay American barn style shed. With extra height in the middle door, this huge shed is great for parking more vehicles, storage, or even

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool on 0.91ha at 7 Finley Rd, Eumundi, goes to auction Saturday, 15 November, at 5pm. (515502)

Tom Offermann Real Estate marketing agent Jesse Stowers at 31 Wavecrest Dve, Castaways Beach, with vendors and longtime friends. (515507)

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool on 0.91ha at 7 Finley Rd, Eumundi, goes to auction Saturday, 15 November, at 5pm. (515502)

a workshop as it’s complete with power and a workbench.

This two-hectare property has three paddocks and a dam.

PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN SURROUNDS

On the following day, Thursday, 27 November, Jeanette Catalano is taking a spectacular 12.11ha property at Eerwah Vale to auction at 1pm.

Gently undulating, the property at 52 Musavale Rd comes with a one-bathroom shed, machinery shed, dam, stock yards and creek.

Tightly held for the past 15 years, this block is a five-minute drive to Eumundi.

“It’s just a delight,’’ Jeanette said. “There are views all around.

“You can build on the property or use the shed. The fertile, cleared land has intersections of the North Maroochy River headwaters flowing through.

The steel shed comes with 4m verandah, has all services connected including airconditioning, solar panels, and a wastewater treatment plant.

There are several internal paddocks and quality boundary fencing, plus a sizeable dam and cattle yards.

The seven-bay machinery shed has a full concrete floor, three phase power, and a car hoist is included.

The beauty of this land is enhanced by the picturesque panorama in every direction, including vistas to Mt Eerwah, the Cooloolabin State Forest, and distant Mt Cooroy.

The creeks have well-maintained crossings and there’s a couple of swimming holes.

BIG BLUE VIEWS

It’s gorgeous ... a one-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car beachfront apartment in Noosa Heads.

Eliza Coppin of Tom Offermann Real Estate said 19 On The Beach at 49 Hastings St, enjoyed enviable north-easterly views across Laguna Bay, then around to First Point and Noosa National Park.

Set for auction Saturday, 22 November, at 12pm, the apartment is very popular due to access and aspect.

“It is a heavily-booked apartment,’’ Eliza said. “The main interest is from interstate and people wanting to upgrade.’’

The apartment features a transformed, remarkably detailed and appointed living area with a wall of glass that seamlessly takes you 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. The sumptuous white boucle sofa, custom console and designer mirrors are complemented by pendants, artifacts and accessories.

A six-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 4 Weyba Park Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 22 November, at 3pm. (515502) pool, on 2ha with barn, dam, at 478 Black Mountain Rd, Black Mountain, goes to auction Wednesday, 26 November, at 12pm. (515502)

A six-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 4 Weyba Park Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 22 November, at 3pm. (515502)

The undercover terraces feature sun lounges, and a day bed. The galley kitchen features grey terrazzo-topped oak cabinetry including lower as well as floor-to-ceiling cabinetry.

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.

The bedroom 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 seldom come to market,” Eliza said.

For something different, watch for a spacious Noosaville apartment Eliza will be taking to auction in the New Year.

HAPPY HAPPIES AT WAVECREST

There were sentimental reasons aplenty at 31 Wavecrest Dve, Castaways Beach, that was listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate marketing

A six-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 4 Weyba Park Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 22 November, at 3pm. (515502)

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home just five minutes to the dog-friendly beach and popular surf breaks was sold under the hammer for $1.75m.

Happiness all round with a family from NSW heading north to join friends in the area, while underbidders from NSW and Victoria watched closely from the sidelines.

FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS

FRIDAY, 21 November

Noosa Heads

• 24 Kareela Ave: 4bed, 2bath house on 698sq m, 11am, Tiffany Wilson 0468 922 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate

• 1/70 Upper Hastings St: 3bed, 2bath, 2car apartment, 12pm, Adam Offermann 0475 804 467 Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770 Tom Offermann Real Estate

• 29 Tarina St: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, 1pm, Erica Newton 0410 603 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom house, pool, on 2ha with barn, dam, at 478 Black Mountain Rd, Black Mountain, goes to auction Wednesday, 26 November, at 12pm. (515502)

SATURDAY, 22 November

Eumundi

• 7 Finley Rd: 4bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, on 0.91ha, 5pm, Beau Lamshed 0402 699 303 Tom Offermann Real Estate

Noosa Heads

• 19/49 Hastings St: 1bed, 1bath, 1car beachfront apartment, 12pm, Eliza Coppin 0423 726 639 Tom Offermann Real Estate

• 4 Weyba Park Dve: 6bed, 4bath, 2car house, pool, 3pm, Mike Hay 0417 624 059 Rachel Sellman 0422 719 041 Century 21 Noosa

WEDNESDAY, 26 November

Black Mountain

• 478 Black Mountain Rd: 4bed, 2bath, 1car house, pool, on 2ha, barn, dam, 12pm, Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Mario Catalano 0400 613 879 Hinternoosa

THURSDAY, 27 November

Eerwah Vale

• 52 Musavale Rd: 12.11ha with 1bath shed, machinery shed, dam, stock yards, creek, 1pm, Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Mario Catalano 0400 613 879 Hinternoosa.

agent Jesse Stowers and vendors he has known for 40 years.

24 KAREEL AA VENUE , NOOSAHEADS

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 Friday10.30am

Agent

TiffanyWilson 0468922519

tiffany@offermann.com.au

29 TA RIN AS TREET , NOOS AH EADS

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 Friday12.30pm

Agent EricaNewton 0410603519 erica@offermann.com.au

19/49 HASTINGS ST REET , NOOSAHEADS

Ifseasideglamourisallaboutanincomparableposition mere footsteps to thesqueakywhite sandofNoosa MainBeach,sparklingshallowsofLagunaBay,sizzling viewsofFirst PointandNoosaNational Park,andithas theaddressofHastingsStreet,thisisit. Surrounded by sublimenaturalassets,theperfect matchis aluxuriousapartment,morearomantichaven, whichhasbeenbreathtakingly reimagined,remarkably

detailedand executedtoa finitedegree. Beenthralled by thetransformedlivingareaand undercoverterraces.Wispy linensheerscatchthe breeze,naturallightbouncesshadow-likeoverthe cork flooring,curvedfeaturesare aplenty includingthe sumptuouswhitebouclesofa,custom console,designer mirrors,all complementedbypendants,artifactsand accessories.

Auction Saturday22November12.00pm

View Saturday 11.30am {DOC.OPENHOMETIME}

Agent Eliza Coppin 0423726639 eliza@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.

Auction Saturday 22November5.00pm View Saturday 4.30pm

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

23 SPOONBILL ST REET , PEREGIA NB EACH

Immersedinnatureandframed by thecanopyof Spoonbill ParkReserve,this reimagined residence blends refinedcraftsmanshipwithunderstated coastal elegance.Light-filledinteriors,soaring ceilingsand seamlessindoor–outdoor flow createanimmediate senseof calm.Professionallylandscaped by InStyle Habitat,thegrounds centre aroundan expansive timberdeckandmagnesiummineralpool -perfect

forentertainingorunwindingbeneaththetrees. Themasterretreatoffersatranquilescapewitha travertine-cladensuite,freestandingbathandanortheastterraceoverlookingthetreetops.Across two levels arefourbedrooms, apremiumkitchenwithGaggenau appliances,generousliving, studynooks,privatedecks andsmartmoderninclusions,allmomentsfrom PeregianBeach.

Auction

Friday5 December11.00am

View Saturday 11.00am -11.30am Wednesday4.00pm- 4.30pm

Agent

TracyRussell 0413319879 tracy@offermann.com.au

4L ITTLE CO VEROAD , NO O SAHEADS

Pictureaspectacularaddress,mereminutes totoesin-the-whitesandofirresistibleLittleCove Beachand beingalmostsequesteredwithintheforeververdant NoosaNationalPark.It’s eye-catchingfromthe streetyetwith awalledfrontagea senseof mystique prevailsmomentarilyalongthe walkway,wheregarden artamongstthesub-tropicalplantings,grabs your attention.Insideit’ssuper coolandsassy withtwo

north-facing terracescleverlytakeprizedplacein thesun,whilst maximisingthenotionofinvitingitself indoorstoshadowdanceoverseeminglyendless brushbox flooring.The centre ofattractionisaneversohighvoidwithglass ceilingandbelow,balustrading withguitartensionerscreatively connected to the nauticallyinspiredcurvedwestern redcedar staircase.

Auction

Saturday 6December10.00am

View

Saturday &Wednesday 10.00am -10.30am

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offfermann.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 PrivateAuction- registeredbiddersonly

Agent TomOffermann 0412711888 tom@offermann.com.au

Agent CameronUrquhart 0411757570 cameron@offermann.com.au

61 SIVYERSROAD , TINBEER WA H

Through statelywrought-irongatesandbeneaththe towering CanaryIsland Palmatthegrandcircular entrance,youenter aworldofprestigeandelegance, steepedinheritageandrareprovenance.Theairitself seems tocarrythequietdignityofanotherera. SetonnineelevatedacresintheNoosahinterland, DevonParkunfoldsin rollinghills,morningbirdsong, private gardens,andold-worldcharm.Theestate

offersleisureandluxurywitha lagoon-stylepooland spa, floodlit tennis court,privategym,andtreehouse, whileaccommodationincludesfourensuitebedrooms, amastersuitewithgranddressingroom, asecond dwelling,three-bay barnshed,fruitorchard, rolling field, andpecangrove

Saturday 6December12.00pm View

Saturday 11.00am -12.00pm

Agent BeauLamshed 0402699303 beau@offermann.com.au

203/61 NOOSASPRINGSDRIV E, NOOSAHEADS

Embracing apeacefulleafyoutlook overthe15th fairway ofNoosaSpringsGolf& CountryClub, thiselegantvillaoffersrefinedlivingwithinoneof Queensland’smostexclusivegated communities. Privatelypositionedattheendofa quietcul-de-sac, Villa203hasbeenbeautifullyrenovated,capturing soft naturallightand sweepingfairway views.The open-planlivingarea flowstoalarge coveredterrace,

complemented by adesignerkitchenwithCaesarstone benchtops,an oversizedislandandpremiumMiele appliances. Featuringtwo luxuriousmastersuitesplusa gueststudio,manicuredgardensand agolfbuggybay, thisfullyfurnishedvilladeliverseffortless,move-inreadyNoosaliving.

Auction Friday12December12.00pm

View Saturday& Wednesday12.00pm- 12.30pm

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

Agent AdamOffermann 0475804467 adam@offermann.com.au

1/2 PA NDANUS ST REET ,

PerfectlypositioneddirectlyoppositeLittleCove Beach,just fiftyfootsteps to thesand,nestledin betweenNoosa MainBeachandNoosaNational Park;isthislight-filled,northfacing,ground floor apartment,withits ownexclusivelagoon-stylepool, in covetedLittle CoveCourt. Asplit-leveldesign facilitates excellentseparation,anditsendposition ensuresprivacy,access,naturallight,andseabreezes

aremaximised.Floor toceilingglassintheliving room showcases astunningvista acrossthepool to the shimmeringhuesofazurebluesandturquoisegreens oftheCoralSea.Checkoutthewaterfromthe comfort andprivacyoftheapartmenteachmorning,grabthe surfboard andheadacrosstocatch awave

Auction Saturday13December1.00pm

View Saturday& Wednesday2.00pm -2.30pm

Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

NOOSAHEAD S

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

View Saturday 9.30am-10.00am

Agent Roark Walsh 0437447804 roark@offermann.com.au

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EVERYTHING AND MORE ISLANDER-STYLE; CAFE CENTRAL AND NOOSA RIVER

SEIZE the day and forget the fear of missing out. An affordable townhouse so close to the Noosa River and in the cosmopolitan heart of Gympie Terrace is a rare find, especially when it is located in a quiet corner of the resort complex.

A mere minute from the Noosa River foreshore, also the gazebo-dotted park, is the riverside bijou that exemplifies an investment opportunity to slip your toes in at the shallow end. It also pacifies seekers of waterfront dining, casual cafes, good coffee, also finding solace in myriad elements of the popular resort.

Step inside and look around the bright open plan living and dining areas with sandy-hued flooring, leather modular lounge, timber coffee table, glass topped dining table, and colourful seaside art, all designed to complement the overall monochromatic aesthetic.

Natural light aplenty invites itself in, thanks to slide-away doors to the private undercover terrace on the north-westerly side with alfresco furniture for entertaining and palms swaying in the breeze.

The U-shaped kitchen has roomy upper and lower 2-pac cabinetry, appliances such as Westinghouse fridge and cooktop, Simpson oven, Haier dishwasher, also every accoutrement for casual dinners or maybe sundowners in a gazebo by the foreshore. The laundry is well equipped, plus there is a powder room.

Upstairs are two carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes. One is queen-size; the second has twin bedrooms. The bathroom has been totally refreshed with a new look of white wall tiles, grey floor tiles, single basin cabinetry, large walk-in shower and toilet. The ceiling also contains a handy loft with a skylight, perfect for storage or working space.

“This year-round holiday hotspot is much coveted for good reason,” comments Tom Offermann Real Estate marketing agent Julie Bengtsson. “There are dedicated cycle and walkways along the dog-friendly gazebo-dotted riverfront. It runs parallel to Gympie Terrace and is a top spot for splashing and paddling in the shallow water, stand-up paddle boarders, kayakers, flite boarders, leisure boats and the Noosa Ferry. The Noosa Yacht & Rowing club is not far away, so too are many wonderful cafes, restaurants, boutiques, shopping precincts, transport links and essential services.

“It’s naturally a popular proposition for sage investors, sea-changers and downsizers with a keen eye, to buy in Noosaville and this townhouse will not last long!”

Inside Intel:

• Interior/Exterior Area: 87m2/10m2 incl 2mx3.3m u/c terrace

• Features: 2 level; townhouse in popular & quiet part of resort; lockable loft space; ducted aircon/fans; seaside art; venetian blinds/curtains; single car space

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• Living/Dining: sandy-hued floor tiles; under stairs cupboard; cabinet & TV, leather modular lounge; timber coffee table/chest; seaside art; opens to NW-facing terrace w leisure furniture; dining w glass topped table.

• Kitchen & Laundry: C-shaped w roomy upper & lower cabinetry; Westinghouse fridge & cooktop, Simpson oven, Panasonic microwave & Haier dishwasher; separate laundry w Whirlpool washer, Simpson dryer. + powder room.

• Bedrooms: 2 upstairs w verdant outlook &

carpeted, main w queen bed; 2nd w twin; updated bathroom w white wall tiles, grey floor tiles, single basin neutral cabinetry; large walk-in shower & toilet Inventory: fully inclusive to cater for back-to-back bookings

• Islander Noosa Resort: on-site management; set amongst 1.6 tropical-styles hectares right in the heart of Noosaville. Facilities incl 2 full size tennis courts, 1 large lagoon + 2 smaller pools, 3 spas, 2 saunas, gym, BBQ, clubhouse & games room

• Location: central to restaurants, cafes, boutiques, supermarkets, essential services; 5-minutes to Hastings St; Noosa River is home to Noosa Ferry – between Tewantin & Hastings St. landscaped riverside park w BBQ facilities, paths/cycle ways, & exercise equipment; hire boat companies, SUPs, kayaks, jet ski, BBQ pontoons, sailing, tennis+ safe swimming; minutes to Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club

Address: 76/187 Gympie Terrace, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $890,000 Inspect: Saturday 22 November, 10.00am-10.30am

Contact: Julie Bengtsson 0418 980 247, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

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WHITE HOUSE: A COVETED CLASSIC DIAMOND

CLASSIC river-side residences, are like a coveted diamond - highly valued and much loved, especially when it’s a mere 50-metres to the foreshore, and contemporary iterations with splashes of understated yet timeless retro, pay homage to its romantic architectural style. The White House is a functional and family-friendly beauty, that shines with life.

From the quiet cul-de-sac, the residence with American-style white clapboard exterior looks captivating. And for good reason muchadmired. Open the double glass-paned front doors of the wide verandah into the foyer. Look ahead and marvel at the high ceilings, architraves and deco-inspired light sconces in the generous living room.

Thanks to French doors opening either side of the wood-burning fireplace, natural light shadow dances over the beautiful oak flooring, whilst alfresco, the predominantly undercover terrace is perfectly positioned for entertaining poolside, whatever the season.

Awaiting sunseekers and families is a lush oasis, the north-westerly back garden. There’s a nod to Palm Springs, with a giant Bahamas palm, manicured low maintenance plantings, jasmine-espaliered glass pool fencing, also a pavilion - more an outdoor room.

The dedicated dining room on the east side, has oak flooring, distinctive conservatory-style ceiling and windows looking out to the jasmine garden, and terrace with huge potted plants, while adding a sense of theatre is a statement chandelier.

Retro rocks in the shaker-inspired kitchen with white stone-topped royal-blue cabinetry including large island breakfast bar, brass lantern pendants, double farmhouse sinks, walk-in pantry plus store room, and high-end appliances such as a 900 Falcon gas cooktop with oven. Adjacent is a meals area, also a laundry with sink.

There are four roomy bedrooms. In the north wing on the ground level is the premier king suite with walk-in and built-in robes. The ensuite has nickel tap ware, marble mosaic tiles, marble topped two-basin classic white cabinetry, large shower plus freestanding bathtub. The second bedroom with walk-in robe, bathroom has a shower and single basin cabinetry.

Upstairs are two queen bedrooms. One opens to an undercover terrace with Noosa River views, has a walk-in robe, ensuite with single-basin cabinetry; and the other has builtin robes, two-basin cabinetry plus separate toilet and shower.

“This distinctively year-round cool, heart of class is a potential investment triumph,” enthuses Tom Offermann Real Estate marketing agent Rebekah Offermann.

“It really is a much-coveted location in a

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cul-de-sac several streets from Noosaville, just 40 metres to the Noosa River foreshore, and obviously much sought-after given the extraordinary building activity in the neighbourhood.

“Swim in the river, fish from a jetty, kayak to Lake Cootharaba, paddle board with the family and go boating to the Everglades. Walk to Gympie Terrace with its bevy of riverside cafes and restaurants, up-tempo bars and sassy boutiques or take a right turn to multiple offerings at the Noosa Marina – home of the Noosa Ferry. And the proximity to the Noosa Library, Noosa Leisure Centre, famous Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach and the Noosa National Park, is a definite bonus.”

Address: 4 Ernest Street, TEWANTIN Description: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 garage, pool Price: $3.295M Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

SUNSHINE HORIZONS, PINNACLE BEACH LIVING

PERCHED in one of Sunshine Beach’s most prestigious pockets and just moments from the water’s edge, Sunshine Horizons on Arakoon is a luxurious coastal retreat that pairs architectural elegance with sweeping ocean views and an unbeatable beachside address.

Overlooking the sparkling Coral Sea and world-famous Noosa National Park, this expansive five-bedroom, five bathroom residence promises a relaxed yet refined living and or holiday experience in the heart of one of Noosa’s most coveted enclaves.

Spread across three beautifully designed levels, the layout maximises both space and privacy for families and large groups.

The main living zone occupies the central floor, where dramatic stacker doors open to a covered balcony capturing panoramic ocean vistas that stretch endlessly across the coastline.

Perfect for long lunches and evening cocktails, this is the ultimate backdrop to soak up Sunshine Beach’s laidback luxury.

The state-of-the-art kitchen caters to effortless entertaining with premium appliances, a walk-in pantry, waterfall-edge countertops, a bar area, Breville coffee machine, dual Vintec wine fridges and a Zip tap providing chilled, boiling and sparkling water at the touch of a button.

A statement staircase leads to a captivating poolside level — complete with a second living

area, home office, bathroom and a covered alfresco with an outdoor fireplace.

Framed by lush, low-maintenance landscaping and complete privacy, it’s a yearround oasis for sun-soaked days and relaxed nights.

Beautifully appointed bedrooms are spread across all levels, each air-conditioned and styled with coastal sophistication.

The opulent owner’s suite features a walk-in robe, ensuite and private balcony — the perfect place for a quiet morning coffee or a night-cap under the stars.

Multiple additional bedrooms include ensuites or easy access to designer bathrooms.

Additional features include ceiling fans throughout, louvre windows capturing fresh sea breezes, a dedicated media room and study nook, double garage and solar panel system.

Stroll to Sunshine Beach’s patrolled surf break, vibrant village cafes, boutique shops and iconic surf club, or take a short drive to the glamour of Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach.

Prestigious schools, Noosa Junction and Noosaville are also within easy reach, offering the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience.

Sunshine Horizons at 7 Arakoon epitomises refined coastal living, delivering an exceptional permanent home or exclusive holiday sanctuary designed to inspire.

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Address: 7 Arakoon Crescent Sunshine Beach Description: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 garage

Price: Expressions of Interest closing Friday 12 December Inspect: By Appointment

Contact: David Conolly 0438 259 956 & Mike Hay 07 5447 2451, CENTURY21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP

Acreage,MomentstoNoosa

Address 71ParadiseDrive,WeybaDowns

Bed 3 Bath 2 Car 7

AuctionFriday5thDecemberat10:00am Onsite

View Sat11 -11:30am

•6,390m²(1.6acres)Flat,UsableBlock •LakeWeyba 2min Walk,HighlySoughtLocation •DamwithPump, WaterTanks,WWTP •3-BayPoweredShed +Workshop •2-CarGarage +Boat/ CaravanCarport •OutdoorEntertaining,U/C TimberDeck •NoosaCivic 5mins,NoosaHeads12mins •RenovationOpportunity To AddValue

CarolineJohnston 0409953311 caroline@hinternoosa.com.au

DanielMcAlpine 0448491906 dan@hinternoosa.com.au

An AuctionNot To Miss!

Address 478BlackMountainRoad,Black Mountain

Bed 4 Bath 2 Car 4 Pool

Auction26thNov at12:00pmOnsite View Saturday9.30–10am

•Two storey homewithhugecharacterandcharm •Soaring ceilingsinopenplanliving •Modernkitchen,induction &softclosedrawer •Timber floors,north facing verandah •Peacefulposition,shortdrivetoCooroy •Fullyfenced,3 paddocks,damandbigshed •Add finishingtouchesandreaptherewards •Sellersboughtelsewhere,bein by Xmas

JeanetteCatalano 0422923851 jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au

Mario Catalano 0400613879 mario@hinternoosa.com.au

52MusavaleRoad, Eerwah Vale

•Manyspots to buildyournewhome

•Huge comfortableshedwithbathroom

•7 baymachineryshed, concrete floor,3 phase

•Beautifulcreeks,head waters of NthMaroochy

•Stunningvista to localmountainsandranges

•Clearedandfertile,suitany ruralpursuit

•For weekendsor forweeks onend

•PrimeSunshine Coastlandholding

•5 mins to Eumundi,10toCooroy,35 to beach

•Makenomistake,oursellersaremotivated!

jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au

Mario

mario@hinternoosa.com.au

HINTERLAND CHARM MEETS REFINED LIVING

TUCKED away in a peaceful cul-de-sac in Doonan’s lush hinterland, this elevated timber retreat on 1.25 acres captures the essence of hinterland living at its most graceful; warm, welcoming and wonderfully private. Surrounded by established gardens alive with birdsong, the home is beautifully complemented by a sparkling pool and a versatile studio.

Inside, character and comfort unite. The light-filled open-plan living area with raked ceilings and rich timber floors centres around a combustion fireplace, creating a cosy heart to the home. VJ panelling adds timeless appeal, while wide French doors open to sun-drenched verandas and leafy outlooks, blending indoor comfort with outdoor serenity. The kitchen is equally impressive, featuring panelled cabinetry, soft-close drawers, stone benchtops and a deluxe Falcon freestanding cooker with double ovens and gas cooktop.

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Accommodation includes three generous bedrooms, each with direct access to the surrounding verandahs, ceiling fans, built-in robes and air-conditioning. The master suite offers a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, while the central bathroom showcases a classic clawfoot bath, separate shower and toilet.

Outdoors, the tropical gardens frame a resort style pool area and an air-conditioned studio, perfect as a home office, gym, or artist’s retreat. Designed for an easy, sustainable lifestyle, the property also features a 5.2 kW solar system, a large under-house workshop, sealed driveway and six car accommodation for all your hobbies and toys.

Peaceful, private and beautifully presented, this home offers the perfect balance of tranquillity and convenience — just minutes from Noosa’s beaches, cafes and dining. A true reflection of Noosa hinterland living, where every day feels like a getaway.

Address: 2 Bartle Frere Court, DOONAN Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 garage Price: Offers Over $1,799,000 Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Kess Prior kess@hinternoosa.com.au 0404 344 399, HINTERNOOSA

TROPICAL SANCTUARY ON 5 ACRES WITH DUAL LIVING

PERFECTLY positioned in the heart of Doonan’s infamous Golden Triangle, this exceptional property sits within one of the hinterland’s most coveted enclaves. The rare, level and fully usable five acres stretch all the way to Doonan Creek, offering a lifestyle of peace, privacy and connection with nature.

The beautifully renovated main residence captures the essence of refined hinterland living, with light filled open spaces, calming green vistas from every window, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The modern kitchen with butler’s pantry and Bosch appliances connects effortlessly to generous living and dining areas, a dedicated office, and expansive decks framed by tropical gardens.

Each of the three bedrooms provides a peaceful retreat, including two elegant master suites with travertine-finished ensuites, walk-in showers and walk-in robes. The primary suite also includes a walk-in wardrobe and opens to its own private deck overlooking the new appcontrolled heated pool, while the third bedroom is serviced by the main bathroom.

Adjacent to the main home, a charming self-contained and approved cottage offers flexibility for guests, extended family or passive income.

Featuring a main bedroom, an upper-level loft ideal as a second bedroom or office, a full kitchen, air-conditioning and verandahs front and back, it’s a perfect complement to the main residence.

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Electric gated entry, solar power, ducted air-conditioning, bore water, a 6 x 6m shed plus an additional 6 x 3m shed with breezeway or carport ensure every practical need is met. The property is also teeming with local wildlife - kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, koalas and

Address: 160 Wust Road, DOONAN Description: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 6 garage Price: Offers Over $2,499,000 Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Kess Prior kess@hinternoosa.com.au 0404 344 399, HINTERNOOSA

TODAY | Friday, 21 November, 2025

abundant birdlife all call this peaceful haven home. A true hidden oasis - where rainforest serenity meets refined modern living.

OPENHOMES

BlackMountain

Saturday22ndNovember

9.30AM -10.00AM368BlackMountain Road 443 AuctionOnSiteLaguna RealEstate0421283951

9.30AM -10.00AM478BlackMountain Road 421 AuctionHinternoosa0422923851

Thursday27thNovember

5.00PM -5.30PM368BlackMountain Road 443 AuctionOnSiteLaguna RealEstate0421283951

Cooroy

Saturday22ndNovember

9.00AM -9.30AM 6PinbarrenCourt4 22 $1,180,000 Hinternoosa0407730987

9.30AM -10.00AM 8DianellaCourt4 22 $1,250,000 Hinternoosa0407730987

Doonan

Saturday22ndNovember

9.30AM -10.00AM 8PanavistaCt 42.5 2$2,000,000 Laguna RealEstate0412043880

10.00AM -10.30AM 2Bartle Frere 325 OffersOver$1,799,000Hinternoosa0404344399

11.00AM -11.30AM34BonavistaCrescent 753 $4,000,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0423972034

12.00PM -12.30PM 160Wust Road 536 Offers Over$2,499,000Hinternoosa0404344399

Eerwah Vale

Saturday22ndNovember

12.00PM -12.45PM52Musavale Road AuctionHinternoosa0422923851

1.00PM -1.30PM 15 to31Neeraway Road 643 OffersOver$2,799,000Hinternoosa0404344399 2.00PM -2.30PM448GoldCreek Road 314 OffersOver$1,999,999Hinternoosa0409953311

Eumundi

Saturday22ndNovember

11.00AM -11.30AM26CapricornCourt4 36 OffersOver$2,195,000 Hinternoosa0404344399

NoosaHeads Friday21stNovember

10.30AM -11.00AM24 Kareela Avenue 42 -Auction

11.00AM -11.30AM 9WhiteBeechRoad 432 $2,550,000

11.30AM -12.00PM1/70UpperHastingsStreet 322 Auction

12.00PM -12.30PM 17/2HastingsStreet 221 $2,575,000

12.30PM -1.00PM29TarinaStreet 422 Auction

Saturday22ndNovember

TomOffermann RealEstate0468922519

TomOffermann RealEstate0409685211

TomOffermann RealEstate0475804467

TomOffermann RealEstate0414367282

TomOffermann RealEstate0410603519

10.00AM -10.30AM 3SpringsCrescent 33 2.5 BY NEGOTIATION Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

10.00AM -10.30AM 4LittleCove Road 332 Auction

10.00AM -10.30AM 2SmokeBushDrive 432 $2,500,000

10.45AM -11.15AM 105/61NoosaSpringsDrive 32.52.5 BY NEGOTIATION

11.00AM -11.30AM214/1AlbaClose 221 $1,259,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

TomOffermann RealEstate0423972034

Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

TomOffermann RealEstate0410603519

11.00AM -11.30AM 9WhiteBeechRoad 432 $2,550,000TomOffermann RealEstate0409685211

11.00AM -12.00PM 19/49HastingsStreet 111 Auction

11.30AM -12.00PM 135/61NoosaSpringsDrive 33 2.5 BY NEGOTIATION

12.00PM -12.30PM203/61NoosaSpringsDrive 432 Auction

12.15PM -12.45PM 1411/75 ResortDrive 32.5 2BYNEGOTIATION

1.00PM -1.30PMLasRias,3/8QuambyPlace 221 $4,650,000

Wednesday26thNovember

10.00AM -10.30AM 4LittleCove Road 332 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0421785512 11.00AM -11.30AM214/1AlbaClose 221 $1,259,000TomOffermann RealEstate0410603519 12.00PM -12.30PM203/61NoosaSpringsDrive4 32 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0475804467 2.00PM -2.30PM1/2PandanusStreet 321 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

Noosaville

Thursday20thNovember

11.00AM -11.30AM3/235GympieTerrace 321 O/O$2,600,000Cons.Laguna RealEstate0407379893

Saturday22ndNovember

10.00AM -10.30AM 76/187GympieTerrace 211 $890,000TomOffermann RealEstate0418980247 10.00AM -10.30AM2/235GympieTce 321 P.O.A.Laguna RealEstate0407379893 11.00AM -11.30AM1/110HiltonTerrace 332 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0421785512 12.00PM -12.30PM5/265GympieTerrace 321 O/O$1,600,000Cons.Laguna RealEstate0407379893 12.00PM -12.30PM3/235GympieTerrace 321 O/O$2,600,000Cons.Laguna RealEstate0407379893 1.00PM -1.30PM7/169GympieTce 321 $2,200,000Laguna

Sunday23rdNovember

-9.30AM14/161-163Gympieterrace

Tuesday25thNovember 12.00PM -12.30PM3/235GympieTerrace

Wednesday26thNovember

PeregianBeach

Saturday22ndNovember

TomOffermann RealEstate0423726639

Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

TomOffermann RealEstate0475804467

Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

2.00PM -2.30PM1/2 PandanusStreet 321 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

2.30PM -3.00PM 4Weyba ParkDrive 643 AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0422719041

SunriseBeach

5.00PM -5.30PM 7Finley

AuctionDiary

-12.30PM203/61NoosaSpringsDrive4

OPENHOMES

PRIMEPOSITION AT SUNSEEKERLODGE

•Breath-takingoceanviews,northfacingbalcony

•Spaciousair-conditionedopen-planliving

•Highlysought-after,well-managedcomplex

•Resort-styleamenities:ocean-viewpool,spa&gamesroom

•Justfootstepsfromthesand-beachaccessacrosstheroad

FORSALE

$1.395m INSPECT Sat22ndNov 11-11.45am

LIVE THE DREAM - STUNNING RIVER VIEWS

SET within the exclusive “Como” complex on Gympie Terrace, this house-sized apartment offers a rare blend of space, style, and convenience—all on a single level. With elevator access, the apartment opens to expansive, light-filled living spaces, where three generously sized bedrooms radiate from the heart of the home.

A well-appointed kitchen overlooks the openplan lounge and dining area, seamlessly flowing out to a sun-drenched north-facing terrace. From here, take in the stunning views of the Noosa River, framed by beautifully manicured gardens and a sparkling pool.

Perfect as a private retreat or an investment, this apartment is a popular holiday rental, allowing you to enjoy your own getaways while generating income when you’re not in residence. It comes fully furnished, with strong forward bookings already in place.

Secure and gated, the complex includes under-building carparking, owner storage, and space for your kayaks—everything you need for a relaxed Noosa lifestyle. Just steps from the vibrant Noosa River restaurant and boutique

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precinct, this is an incredibly convenient and highly desirable location.

Elevator access is a rare luxury in Noosaville, making this apartment an exceptional opportunity to secure prime real estate in one of

the area’s most sought-after addresses. Property highlights you’ll love......

• House sized apartment, generous proportions, one level

• Rarely available elevator access from the

under-building carpark

• North facing with Noosa River views across manicured, tropical gardens

• Three large bedrooms radiate from the lightfilled central living

• Well equipped kitchen overlooks the lounge/ dining to the sun-filled terrace

• Lovely pool area, sheltered and catching the northern sun

• Fully furnished; secure and gated owner storage for your kayaks

• Popular holiday let with strong future bookings – and enjoy your own holidays

• Convenient to everything – cafes, restaurants, boutiques, water activities

Address: 7/169 Gympie Terrace, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $2,200,000 Inspect: Saturday and Tuesday 1.00pm – 1.30pm

Contact: Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

LIVE THE HINTERLAND DREAM

YOUR OPPORTUNITY . . .

This distinctive Tudor-style 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

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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 Inspect: Saturday 10.00-10.30am or by appointment Auction: On Site Saturday 29 November at 1.00pm

Contact: Craig Taylor 0421 283 951 and Jasmine Taylor 0430 848 277, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

•Prime positioninOldTewantin, minutes to theNorthShorecar ferry

•Ideal fordualliving, approved forholiday or permanentrental

•Light filled, east facing,openplanflowingtoa large timber deck

•Moderngranite kitchenwithqualityBoschand Blanco appliances

•Mastersuite withspabath,doublevanity, walk-inrobe,leafyviews

•Lowerlevelwithtwo bedrooms, bathroom,secondlivingarea

•Sparklingingroundpool;solar power;ceilingfans; doublegarage

•StrolltoTewantinVillage,theMarina, RSLandnewlyrenovated Royal Mail family hotel.Around 10minutes drivetoHastingsStreet