The 2025 Noosa Country Show kicks off today bringing with it two days of show time events, displays and entertainment under a new theme of Seasons focused on celebrating nature’s grand cycle. Highlights include the Grand Parade, Honky Tonk Rodeo, Skylighter Fireworks, equestrian events, the dog show, aerial acrobatics, the classic car show, rides and sideshows and a lineup of entertainment including a guest appearance by 2025 Australian Idol Marshall Hamburger. For more information visit noosashowsociety.org.au
Noosa Plan time
By Margie Maccoll
Noosa Plan 2020 proposed amendment No 2 has reached a crucial milestone where the final step remains for councillors to either adopt the package along with eight Ministerial conditional requirements or not adopt, setting it aside to con-
tinue with the existing planning scheme.
The proposed amendment, which was on the agenda of Tuesday’s Planning and Environment Meeting, is the result of more than three years of work, discussions, workshops, submissions and community consultations and has been signed
off by the state government with eight conditions from the Minister.
According to the report delivered to council, proposed amendment No.2 implements the recommendations of Noosa Housing Strategy and Short-term Accommodation Monitoring Report. It
and establishes a
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All the fun of the Noosa Country Show. (Rob Maccoll)
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Time to celebrate at country show
Noosa Council is set to bring colour, creativity and connection to the Noosa Country Show on 12 and 13 September at the Pomona Showgrounds, with a lively marquee full of activities, giveaways, and demonstrations.
Located just left of the main entrance gate, the Council marquee will be a vibrant hub where locals can explore everything from free plants and creative workshops to expert advice and exciting prizes.
Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie said Council’s presence at the show reflects its ongoing commitment to connecting with the community in meaningful ways.
“The Noosa Country Show is a wonderful celebration of our shire’s heritage and spirit and Council is very proud to be part of it,” Mayor Wilkie said.
“Events like this are another great opportunity for us to listen, share and celebrate with our community.”
Visitors can get involved in art activities hosted by the Noosa Regional Gallery team, learn about food safety and water testing with Environmental Health officers and discover native plants and wildlife through engaging displays.
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The Noosa Library team will also be at the Showgrounds with the Library bus, Seed Library, and Heritage Library.
“There’ll be hands-on demos, free passes to Noosa Aquatic Centre and Noosa Leisure Centre and a chance to win a Council prize pack featuring comedy tickets from The J and dinner vouchers,” said Public Relations Officer Heather Williams.
“Bring an empty coffee cup and we’ll fill it with soil and a free plant,” Ms Williams said.
“We’ll also have a special feature on safety and prevention of fire ants and plenty of helpful resources for the upcoming storm season, includ-
ing our Emergency Action Guides.” Visitors to the Council marquee can connect with the Local Laws team and meet their popular dog-safety mascot, ‘Butch’. There’ll also be opportunities to learn about the draft Destination Management Plan (DMP) and share your thoughts to
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help shape Noosa’s future. Traditional country show treats like dagwood dogs and fairy floss will be nearby, adding to the festive atmosphere. For tickets and full show details, visit noosashowsociety.org.au
Imagine takes over Noosa foreshore
Imagine takes over Noosa River foreshore along with Noosa Stars Alive talent search at a free community event filled with wonder this Saturday 13 September from 11.30am to 6pm.
As Bendigo Community Bank TewantinNoosa branch celebrates 21 years of community banking, everyone is invited to celebrate with them.
There will be meet the authors events, unicorn rides, reptile encounters, sandcastle shaping, circus workshops and fun photobooths as the Noosa River foreshore comes alive with colour, creativity, and pure magic.
This all-ages event will feature immersive zones inspired by some of the most popular children’s books of all time, including Narnia, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Neverland, The Secret Garden, Alice in Wonderland, Storm Boy and Snow White.
Joining the celebrations the NOOSA Alive! festival will showcase an exciting lineup of live music and performing arts on
Chance to win double passes
the River Stage, including the finals of Noosa Stars Alive talent search and a special performance by Australian Idol winner Marshall Hamburger. For more information visit noosaalive. com.au/na-events/imagine/
Australian Idol winner Marshall Hamburger will be special guest at Imagine on Noosa foreshore on Saturday 13 September. (Supplied)
Council staffers Michael, Jeff, Emily, Ian, Amy and Kate ready
the show. (Supplied)
Bravery in heroic rescues
By Margie Maccoll
In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with conditions among the most dangerous seen on the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Beach lifeguard
Tommy Cervi and life member Max Pettigrove launched a jetski into the extreme surf in the fading light of the day to rescue two teenage swimmers swept out to sea.
Last Friday night the men were presented with Surf Life Saving Queensland Bravery Medals at Sunshine Beach surf club in recognition of their heroic rescue in March this year.
Recalling the event, Tommy said when one of the swimmers managed to reach the southern end of Alexandra Bay and told them “his mate was out there somewhere“, “it wasn’t looking good“.
“I guess we were pretty lucky,“ he said.
“It was using our local knowledge and following the way the ocean was moving. He ended up way out the back on the top of the swell. He was waving his hands.
“He was very happy to see us and we were very happy to see him.“
Tommy told presentation guests their rescue wasn’t just down to he and Max.
“Tim was on the headlands (guiding them through on radio). There was a doctor on the headlands signalling us to go around the corner to A-Bay. We could have been stuck in Paradise Caves for 20-odd minutes and that would have changed the rescue completely.
“Also the ERG (Emergency Rescue Group) from Noosa - they all joined in,“ he said.
“It was just a good outcome. Some days don’t go this way. It was nice that it did.“
Lifeguard supervisor Trent Robinson told how he was on the Mooloolaba boardwalk looking at six walls of white water in surf the likes of which
he’d never seen before in his lifetime when he got the call about 5.30pm that there was an incident.
“It was bloody big that day and it was a real strong southerly swell heading straight up to Noosa. Sunshine as we all know gets it more than anywhere,“ he said.
“It was getting pretty dark. They told me there were a couple of kids missing off Sunshine Beach.
“They were going to launch the jetski. I was thinking, I don’t know if this is putting my boys into danger.“
Trent said when he was told it was TC and Maxi launching he thought there’s probably only two guys who can do that and that’s TC and Maxi.
But about quarter to six when he got told they still hadn’t found a missing swimmer he was about to call it in.
“It was getting right on dark. Having a jetski out there in those sort of seas I was thinking it was time to call it in,“ he said.
“At the last minute we got the call that the young fella had been found 400m off Hell’s Gate. If anyone’s tried to find anything in the water on a flat day it’s hard enough let alone in 4m-5m seas. It’s almost needle in a haystack so to do that is fantastic.
“For me what they did was pretty courageous. For all my years in lifeguarding and all my years on the beach I think it’s one of the best rescues I’ve ever seen.
“It was just a great team effort.“
The event recognised not only the bravery of two men who went above and beyond their duty to rescue the swimmers but the entire team including lifeguards, lifesavers and trainers whose efforts every day save lives.
Queensland had 90 drownings in the past year, 31 in coastal areas, 21 on the beach.
“We had 21 drownings on Queensland beaches but without you we would have had a lot more.“
Crunch time for council’s consideration of Noosa Plan
From page 1
It defines clear outcomes for Noosa Business Centre (Noosa Civic) as an integrated village combining diverse housing and employment opportunities and supports the future of sports medicine through the creation of a health and wellbeing precinct within the Noosa District Sports Complex.
Among the eight conditions applied by the Minister several relate to issues that have raised debate in the community.
Condition 3 restricts dual occupancies to lots smaller than 600sqm meaning lots 600sqm or greater need to develop as multiple dwelling developments of three or more dwellings.
Condition 4 allows for an existing dwelling in the Community Facilities zone (such as a caretaker’s accommodation or presbytery) to be used more broadly as a dwelling house, where the occupant is not necessarily associated with the community use on the site.
Condition 7 applies amplified music provision only to outdoor spaces. The condition no longer provides the option for extending hours
for amplified music to occur in outdoor areas beyond set hours where acoustically treated.
Therefore for business uses, amplified music will need to cease in outdoor spaces in Hastings St mixed use precinct or Noosa Junction’s hospitality precinct by 9pm Sunday through Thursday and by 10pm Friday and Saturday.
Condition 8 removes the requirement for
dwellings immediately adjoining Major Centre Zones to be acoustically treated and incorporate privacy measures to reduce amenity impacts from adjoining business uses.
At the meeting Mayor Frank Wilkie said the changes to the planning scheme had been a long time coming and community and industry had been waiting for it.
He viewed one of the most significant changes to be the provision to allow tiny homes or crisis accommodation on church land for which there was a great need.
Other changes he considered significant included restrictions for development in medium density zones to permanent residents further limiting their loss to short term accommodation, the provision for residential development in Noosa Civic and allowing allied health services to set up and support members at Noosa District Sports Complex.
Cr Amelia Lorentson said she was unable to support the amendment which restricted property owners from building a dwelling house on land over 500sqm or building dual occupancy
on land over 600sqm. “The ability to build a home or develop a lot is an expectation of land owners,” she said.
Staff said there was no ability to challenge the minister’s conditions at this stage in the planning process but councillors could use the next round of amendments to put on the table what they wanted to amend.
Staff said the planning scheme was an evolving process and more changes may be required to the Noosa Plan to meet the SEQ regional plan, after the state government recently announced a review under the new government, prioritising housing and employment.
Noosa Plan Amendment No 2 was referred to council’s general meeting next Monday for further discussion with a decision to be finalised at council’s ordinary meeting the following Thursday.
Staff said if adopted the new planning regulations would commence on 26 September, but applicants would have 12 months to apply for developments under the superseded planning scheme.
Lifeguard Tommy Cervi and life member Max Pettigrove receive SLSQ bravery medals. (Rob Maccoll)
A final decision on Noosa Plan Amendment No 2 draws closer.
Support grows for Daniel’s Law
By Abbey Cannan
Bruce and Denise Morcombe announced the opening of submissions for the landmark Daniel’s Law at Daniel House in Palmwoods on Wednesday 3 September.
The law establishes Queensland’s first public child sex offender register.
They were joined by the chair of the Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee and Nicklin MP Marty Hunt.
Daniel’s Law is named in honour of Sunshine Coast teenager Daniel Morcombe whose life was tragically taken in 2003.
It follows two decades of advocacy from his parents, and through the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.
Modelled on the proven West Australian scheme, the law introduces a three-tier disclosure framework for public access to offender information.
Denise said, “Last week, the Bill was finally
introduced into the Queensland Government and we’ve had overwhelming support from everybody that we’ve met in the street, phone calls, and so many people on social media saying how great it is going to be. We just think it’s a great idea.“
When asked if this law would’ve made a difference for Daniel’s case, Bruce said, “Our short answer is probably not because Daniel was abducted off the side of the road by somebody he did not know and later murdered. So, that is a very heinous crime in Australia but fortunately one that’s not repeated terribly often, and we don’t want it ever repeated.“
Denise added, “But we do know that if that sort of law was introduced back in 2003, Daniel’s family could have put in an application to find out about Cowan because they did not know of his past history.“
Bruce said, “Certainly if they make an application under tier one, tier two and tier three, as the planned legislation is, Cowan would’ve
shown up to those making an application under tier two and tier three. So he would be identified to the general public and those close to Cowan himself. And that’s a good thing.“
Brett Peter Cowan is serving a life sentence for the 2003 abduction and murder of 13-yearold Daniel Morcombe on the Sunshine Coast. Cowan was arrested in Perth in 2011 following an extensive undercover police operation. Daniel’s remains were discovered near the Glass House Mountains, around 40km from where he disappeared. Cowan was convicted in 2014.
Former police officer, Marty Hunt MP, said, “Denise and Bruce have advocated for this for a long time and I’m very proud to be here with them today introducing this Bill.“
The Parliamentary Committee, chaired by Marty Hunt, will consider submissions and report before MPs debate the Bill.
Submissions for Daniel’s Law are open until 10 September.
Police target youth
Anti-social behaviour by young people on the Sunshine Coast is the target of a new joint police operation.
Police from the Tactical Crime Squad, Child Protection Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigation Branch and local officers have established Operation Xray Sorcerer, which beganonSaturday6Septemberandwillcover the September school holidays and then lead into the Christmas school holidays.
Several disruption and prevention strategies will be executed, targeting 11 to 17-yearolds in public places, including high visibility patrols, wanding for weapons, and bail compliance inspections.
Beyond enforcement, the operation will prioritise engagement with children alongside the Sunshine Coast Youth Co-Responder Team (YCRT). The YCRT engage with young people who come into contact with the criminal justice system or are at risk of doing so.
The team may be involved in proactively de-escalating and problem solving where groupscongregate,transportingyoungpeople to safety, connecting young people and their caregiver with support services, and exploring diversionary pathways. Detective Inspector Chris Toohey said engagement with the YCRT will be a key aspect of this proactive and targeted work.
“It’s important that we surround young people who are at risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system, and their friends and family, with support and the tools they need to stay on the right path,” Detective Inspector Toohey said.
“We’re asking parents to work alongside us in preventing and disrupting anti-social behaviour and offending. “Particularly during the school holidays, I urge you to be aware of where your children are, who they are with, and what items they have with them.
“We want to work together with parents and the YCRT to ensure our children are safe and directed away from any criminal offending.
“Though we haven’t seen a notable increase in youth crime on the Sunshine Coast, we know that young people tend to gather in groups in public places during the school holidays, which can lead to anti-social behaviour.
“We want to ensure that both our young people and the wider community are safe, and feel safe.”
Denise and Bruce Morcombe speaking to media outside Daniel’s House.
Bruce and Denise Morcombe speaking with Marty Hunt MP.
The Daniel Morcombe Foundation team with Bruce and Denise Morcombe and Marty Hunt MP. (Supplied)
Over $50K raised for Oz
By Abbey Cannan
More than $50,000 has been raised for Noosa humanitarian Oz Bayldon, who recently suffered from a double aneurysm on the brain requiring surgery.
In true Oz fashion, he’s already planning ways to help the community with funds left over from their expenses.
Fundraiser organisers Bob Birkhead and Naomi Todd have been blown away by the response from the community.
Bob said, “When we set out to do the appeal for Oz and his family, a target of $10,000 was set. That was reached in something like 12 hours and the responses just kept coming in.
“The 472 donations since launch date on 15 August totally reflects the love, admiration and respect for Oz, for both his humanitarian work for those in need, but what he also does to embrace events that enrich our culture.“
A fundraising gig, Hands Together For Oz, was held at the Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Wednesday 3 September.
Musician Darren Griffis said they raised $880.
“Great night, great music. Thanks to everyone who came along,“ Darren said.
“Special thanks to Patricia Richards-Scott and her band The Page, John Veloso, Huey, Karen Thomsen and band, and the boys from Jukejoint. Also thanks to Kate Rose for doing the door and singing. Appreciate the support for Oz and we wish him well with the operation next week.“
With his surgery set for 9 September, Oz shared a touching statement online.
“It’s hard to put in words the amount of support me and my family have received in the last few weeks but here goes,“ Oz stated.
“I want to take a moment to thank everyone for the incredible love and support I’ve received over the past weeks. I’ve had messages of well wishes from all over the world, and while I may not be a millionaire in money, I am truly richer with the amazing people I have in my life.
“The response has been overwhelming, and although I’ve struggled to keep up with all the communication, please know that every message is hugely appreciated.
“If I’m honest, I’ve struggled and a bit embarrassed by the GoFundMe, but the response has been crazy and truly blown my head off. The financial help on the other side of the operation will be amazing and will definitely lift a weight off our shoulders. It’s given me the chance to focus on getting back on my feet without the financial stress, and I can’t thank you enough for that generosity.“
To give back, Oz has made the decision to
A 15-year-old boy has been charged following an incident in Landsborough on the morning of 5 September.
Police were called to reports of people allegedly attempting to break into a home on Mill Street in Landsborough around 8.20am.
The group left the scene in a silver Subaru Crosstrek, allegedly stolen from a Bracken Ridge address sometime after 5am.
Police tracked the stolen car to a business on
work full-time for the community at the Hub, with the funds left over from expenses.
“For the first time in my life, I’ll be able to dedicate myself completely to charity work across the three countries we support and extend what I do in the Noosa community, which I’ve never been able to do in my life,“ he said.
“With focus and proper systems in place, I truly believe we can achieve some amazing results.“
Steve Irwin Way, Glenview where they took one boy into custody.
A Fitzgibbon boy has been charged with one count each of enter dwelling and commit, dangerous operation of a vehicle, face masked with intent commit indictable offence, stealing, possessing dangerous drugs, possess tainted property and two counts of unlawful use of motor vehicle and driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence.
Oz is working on several community projects but says full-time work makes them hard to achieve.
Plans include a healing farm for domestic violence survivors, a tech platform to match people with affordable housing, and an elderly housing project inspired by a successful Moreton Bay model.
“Your support makes all this possible. The more we raise, the longer I’ll be able to dedicate
He is due to appear in Maroochydore Children’s Court on 16 September.
Two additional people, believed to also be involved in the initial incident, remain outstanding. Anyone with information or relevant vision of the Mill Street, Landsborough or Steve Irwin Way, Glenview areas at the time are urged to contact police.
No one was injured in the incident. Investigations are ongoing.
myself fully to community work and building the systems and teams to take the help I do to the next level,“ he said.
Oz said he hopes to see the community at the Noosa Come Together party on 20–21 September at the Yacht Club from 12pm each day.
“A touch of mortality certainly highlights priorities and the universe knows I still have too much to do, so I’m expecting the best possible outcome,“ he said.
Oz Bayldon pictured at the Noosa Come Together Festival. (Rob Maccoll)
Police tracked the stolen car to a business on Steve Irwin Way. (Supplied)
Alma’s big century
Tewantin resident Alma Grice has reached an incredible milestone, celebrating her 100th birthday on Friday 12 September.
Born in Henty, New South Wales, Alma Grice was one of five children. She was a hairdresser by trade but also dabbled in floristry and cake decorating.
Born in 1925, Alma has lived through a century of extraordinary change, from the hardships of the Great Depression and the uncertainty of World War II, to the excitement of Queen Elizabeth II’s first royal tour of Australia in 1954 and the arrival of television soon after.
In her lifetime, Australia has moved from horse-and-cart travel to space exploration, from telegrams to instant video calls, and from gramophones to streaming TV — an incredible span of history.
Alma is a very independent and active lady who enjoys having her hair done weekly, playing cards, bingo and creating beautiful craft work.
She enjoys crossword puzzles and adult colouring and enjoys quiet time watching her favourite TV programs and sports.
Lifestyle coordinator at Estia Health Noosa, Galina Leung said, “Today we celebrate not only a remarkable milestone, but also the remarkable woman you are.“
“Your kindness, wisdom, and spirit brighten our home each and every day, and we feel privileged to walk alongside you in this chapter of your life. “It is an absolute honour for all of us to share this special day with you.
“May your 100th birthday be filled with love, laughter, and all the joy you so richly deserve.
“From all of us here at Estia Noosa, we thank
Tewantin resident Alma Grice is celebrating her 100th birthday. (Supplied)
you for the warmth you bring to our lives and wish you continued happiness and peace in the years ahead.“
Bidding for a good cause
The Wishlist charity’s annual Spring Carnival Silent Auction has officially opened for bids with more than 100 items up for grabs, ranging from luxury spa treatments and hampers, to 12-month coffee or gym vouchers, and wonderful weekend giveaways.
It’s open to everyone, which means no one misses out on being part of one the region’s signature charity events, the Wishlist Spring Carnival.
Funds raised by the silent auction will go towards lifesaving medical equipment, affordable hospital accommodation, medical research, and therapy services on the Sunshine Coast and Gympie.
Make a bid on the Wishlist Spring Carnival Silent Auction site at aus.givergy.com/Spring Carnival2025/?controller=home thanks to the Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group.
Wishlist chief executive officer Brendan Hogan said every bid makes a big difference.
“Wishlist is our local hospital charity and we want to help deliver even better health experiences for patients and their families close to home,” Mr Hogan said.
“Last financial year, beds at our affordable accommodation centres were occupied for 15,576 nights by the families of patients, and we funded more than half-a-million-dollars of medical equipment.
“We can only do these things because we have the most generous region in the country, and we thank the people of the Sunshine Coast and Gympie for all their support.”
The silent auction is part of this year’s sold out Spring Carnival on Friday 12 September with proceeds going towards our goal to raise a million dollars in 12 months for even better health care in the region.
One of Wishlist’s priority fundraising items is specialised nerve hyperexcitability testing equipment, which will help doctors better understand how nerves connect to muscles, while also expanding research opportunities.
This will give local patients access to advanced testing equipment and improve diagnosis and treatment of nerve and muscle disorders.
Learn your bush foods
So many people are fascinated by the number of plant species that are edible and used for medical and other purposes - but they don’t know which is which.
So here’s your chance to remedy that - and bring new, yet ancient, inspiration.
The next Bush Tucker Guided Walk is taking place at Noosa Botanic Gardens this Sunday 14 September.
Joining the Tourism Noosa Board can be a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the local community and promote this beautiful region to visitors from around the world.
As a Board member, you will have the opportunity to:
1. Make a positive impact
2. Network with other industry leaders
3. Expand your professional skills
4. Give back to the community
Overall, joining the Tourism Noosa Board can be a fulfilling and rewarding opportunity for anyone who is passionate about destination management and marketing, supporting the local community, and contributing to Noosa’s regional prosperity.
Desirable skills sought are:
• Community Leadership and Engagement
• Destination Management and Regenerative Tourism
• Leadership and Values Alignment
• Strategic Thinking
• Governance, Finance and Not-for-Profit Leadership.
Candidates are asked to submit a written expression of interest which:
• Highlights their specific talents, career strengths and experiences and
• Addresses the skills-based criteria (which can be found on the below website).
For information regarding the background strengths and understanding required to best service our industry, members and community and Director commitment expectations, please visit www.visitnoosa.com.au/ board-position
Expressions of interest are now open and must be received by the Secretary no later than 5pm on 26 September 2025
Please email your expression of interest to corporate@tourismnoosa.com.au
Gubbi Gubbi Elder Lisa Powell will be inviting participants on a journey of discovery to identify bush tucker plants and divulge their special secrets.
Bookings are essential for this walk and can be made via trybooking.com
The price is $15 for non-members - or only $10 if you are a member of the Noosa Botanic Gardens Friends volunteer group. Yes, friends get benefits!
The walk is one hour long, starting at 9am and good walking shoes, water and a hat are recommended.
For further details, visit Facebook/noosa botanic gardens friends, or noosabotanicgardensfriends.com
Noosa Botanic Gardens are located on Lake Macdonald Drive, about 4km from Cooroy CBD.
Lisa Powell leads a guided walk at Noosa Botanic Gardens. (Supplied)
Bob Piesse with his trainee therapy dog Molly. (Supplied)
The Calm Fairy.
Triathletes are back
Athletes from around Australia and across the globe are preparing to hit the course at IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast this Sunday 14 September.
This weekend’s event will see almost 2000 athletes take on the 1.9km swim starting and finishing on Mooloolaba Beach, a 90km ride taking in the Sunshine Motorway and a 21.1km run finishing on the Mooloolaba Esplanade.
Leanna Ali, regional director for The IRONMAN Group Oceania, said that the team was excited to welcome athletes back to the ever-popular Sunshine Coast event.
“IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast is a popular event for athletes from home and abroad and we look forward to seeing almost 2000 out on course this Sunday,” Ali said.
“The Sunshine Coast is the perfect setting for an event like this and we’re thrilled to be bringing athletes back to the region for the 12th running of IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast.
“We’re also set to welcome some of the top professional athletes in the region back to the Sunshine Coast with an incredibly strong women’s and men’s field which is sure to feature exciting racing,” she said.
“We also have an IRONKIDS event taking place on Saturday meaning that there are plenty of opportunities for the whole family to be involved in IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast.”
On race day, Sunshine Coast Council’s ThinkChange team will operate a BikePark service, providing free and secure bike and scooter parking, at Charles Clarke Park between 5am-4.30pm. Sunshine Coast Council is encouraging event participants, workers, volunteers, supporters, locals, and visitors to ditch the car and roll in using active travel options, whether they’re pedalling, scooting, or cruising in on your wheels.
Pre-register to streamline check-in to make arrival smooth and sustainable.
Dog owners warned: Hefty fines over $800
Dog owners in Noosa will soon cop an increased fine of $834 for not having a dog under effective control.
Noosa Council’s Local Laws officers are heading off road to ensure four-legged friends (and their humans) are playing by the rules.
With tails wagging and wheels turning, it’s all part of a paws-itively proactive push to educate dog owners about off-leash areas and responsible pet ownership.
Mayor Frank Wilkie says the fine increase follows Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act changes by the state.
“We love our pets and want to ensure they’re
an education-before-enforcement approach to ensure our local dog owners are well informed of the rules and the significant fines they risk by not being responsible pet owners,” he said.
Acting Local Laws and Environmental Health Manager Clint Irwin said keeping a dog under effective control is more than just having it on a leash.
“Effective control of a dog means you must be physically able to hold the dog on the leash and in an off-leash area such as our off-leash beaches, a dog must be under continuous supervision and control using voice commands, so it needs to be well trained,” he said.
“With the new signs we’re hoping to make it clearer for dog owners regarding where exactly dogs are and aren’t permitted so they can be sure they are doing the right thing.”
The Queensland Government made its changes to the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act in response to a rise in dog attacks.
Across Queensland there were 8500 complaints about negative dog behaviour and dog attacks in 2022, with 2500 of those incidents resulting in victims being hospitalised.
Dog-related public hospital emergency department admissions increased 57 per cent from 2021 to 2022.
For more information about responsible pet ownership and off-leash dog exercise areas, visit Council’s website - noosa.qld.gov.au/Communi
IRONMAN 70.3 will be back on the Sunshine Coast this Sunday, 14 September. (Supplied)
Mayor Frank Wilkie and local laws team members Andrew and Jodie with the ATV and Council’s responsible pet ownership education mascot
Have your say on the DMP
Noosa Council has developed a draft Destination Management Plan (DMP) aimed at ensuring tourism remains a positive force for our region and is urging the community to fill out the survey and have their say on it by 14 September. “As Noosa’s popularity continues to grow, so do the pressures on our environment, infrastructure, and community wellbeing,” council states on its website. “This long-term strategy puts community values and environmental care at the heart of the visitor economy.” This week Peregian Beach Community Association (PBCA) and Noosa Chamber of Commerce delivered submissions to council on the DMP. Here are excerpts from their submissions. To view the DMP and have your say visit yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au
PCBA reviews DMP
By PCBA President Barry Cotterell
PBCA wishes to commend Council for placing community values, lifestyle protection, and environmental stewardship at the centre of the proposed plan. The DMP is an important reset towards managing visitation pressures while safeguarding Noosa’s unique environment and liveability.
PBCA welcomes the recognition that Noosa is not just a visitor destination, it’s a home - a place where we have chosen to live.
Sustainable tourism must go hand-in-hand with policies that protect local character, enhance liveability, and put the needs of the community first.
While regenerative tourism and a stewardship approach should be key pillars of the DMP, PBCA advocates a broader vision for Noosa’s futureone that balances environmental care with housing security, transport solutions, and genuine local involvement.
To assist Council in refining the draft, PBCA has examined the proposed actions and identi-
fied gaps and risks, hopefully to provide a clear picture of where the DMP is strong and where further definition or commitment is required.
Unfortunately, our consideration was hindered by the fact that Council did not provide a report specifically identifying the 70 per cent of projects it claimed were already underway within Council.
The Report to Council states that 70 per cent actions/solutions were already under way, identified in existing plans. 30 per cent of actions/ solutions had not been commenced or were new ideas. Nothing further is said to inform Council or the community. Why not?
Of those actions said to be under way, it would help to know what is happening, which area is responsible and timelines.
If there are some actions which have not commenced, it is essential that the community have an explanation.
Likewise the new ideas should be identified as to their feasibility and any unintended consequences and then funding, resource require-
ments and timelines should be stated.
This should be addressed in the final DMP as Council should accept credit for the work it is undertaking and criticism where implementation of the projects has been delayed or not achieved with the reasons stated.
Our key findings are as follows:
Strengths:
• strong principles of environment-first stewardship, continuation of programs like Go Noosa, and
• emphasis on community wellbeing.
Gaps:
• limited enforceable mechanisms,
• absence of clear KPIs,
• uncertainty around funding especially longterm funding,
• potential overlaps with Tourism Noosa’s industry strategy
• Lack of transparency on implementation of prior plans and strategies
• lack of clearly identified transformative actions which the community sought in the initial consultation.
The draft is good until it gets to the “Draft Destination Management Action Plan” section where the transformation wanes and it “Fails to lead the way”.
The DMP needs to seriously address how best to manage visitors - both the number and the nature i.e. day visitors and longer stays. The draft DMP focuses on the longer stay visitors but largely ignores the more significant impact of the day visitors.
Risks: without
• stronger compliance,
• identified funding sources, and
• role clarity, the DMP’s aspirations may struggle in execution and may join the increasing list of Council’s Plans and Strategies which have been adopted but not successfully implemented.
PBCA respectfully urges Council to strengthen
the DMP by introducing transformative projects with clear performance measures, funding pathways, and enforceable mechanisms. It must ensure transparent role division between the Council, the proposed Stewardship Council, Tourism Noosa and the State Government.
These steps will give the community confidence that the plan is both ambitious and will be implemented.
Whatever is proposed in the DMP needs to be accompanied by a detailed timetable for implementation, including how the implementation is proposed to be managed and funded, with an estimate of the cost and the source of the funding. KPIs with meaningful measurements and realistic time lines need to be provided for each activity so that the community can assess success (or failure). Unless this occurs the DMP is likely to end up as another plan which is endorsed but never successfully implemented.
These KPIs are our accountability tools. They must reflect our community values, our environmental responsibility, and our leadership in regenerative tourism.
The proposed Stewardship Council should be chaired by the Mayor (or Deputy) and comprise representatives from the Noosa Biosphere, TN, the Kabi Kabi people, relevant State and Federal Departments and community groups as well as experts in community development.
By centering stewardship - shared responsibility, transparency and adaptive management - this DMP can ensure Noosa’s tourism remains worldleading in conservation, culture and community well-being. The collective guardianship model seeks to transform every visitor, business and resident into a steward, safeguarding Noosa’s “different by nature” promise for generations to come.
The Kabi Kabi people occupied this land for thousands of years and at the end of each season were able to leave it so that it would sustain them the next season. They walked lightly, using only what they needed, so that the land would regenerate. We need to follow their example.
PBCA president Barry Cotterell.
The Plan must be balanced
A DMP should be a strategic plan for the future of a tourism destination, and which provides for a balanced economy, environment and community liveability with measurable objectives, strategies, actions and accountability for implementation, according to Noosa Chamber of Commerce.
Noosa already benefits from very successful tourism performance earned over decades and its value is the foundation of the Noosa economy, supporting the community (residents and business) and the environment, and demonstrated by:
o Tourism represents approx 30 per cent of (gross regional product) GRP
o Employs approx 3000 people
o Economic value flows throughout the community via direct and indirect expenditure by visitors and businesses
o The range, quantity and quality of services, facilities, amenities, infrastructure and property values enjoyed by the local community. Without a strong tourism industry, Noosa would be much poorer and have serious sustainability challenges.
o A strong and consistent brand with environmental sustainability at its core
o Since the Covid pandemic, visitor expenditure from target interstate and international markets has exceeded past performance and is growing. Excellent work by the industry sector!
o The environment is a core visitor attractor. Nearly 50 per cent of the Noosa Shire is protected public land, featuring National Parks, Biosphere status, Surfing Reserve and outstanding beaches. This is supported by quality and range of hospitality and retail services.
o Generates significant rate revenue from differential rates and property values.
o The proposed vision in the Draft DMP is conditionally supported. It aims to provide balance and particularly includes the nurturing of a thriving local economy.
o The four principles proposed are also sup-
portable but should also include a “thriving local economy “as per the vision. The proposed “Tourism for Good “is supportable but insufficient.
o Noosa needs a strong and vibrant economy driven by high yield tourism to support industry and business sustainability and development, services provision, infrastructure development and investment attraction
o The Goals proposed for the four principles will need to have measurable strategies and accountable actions. Most of the actions proposed are on the face of them sound. However, most will require, feasibility, cost and benefit analysis, implementation capability assessment, resource allocation and further “whole of Community “consultation and support.
o The success measures proposed, while comprehensive, are not all measurable and many are more strategies and actions. The final plan needs to have key objectives and measurable strategies, which will make a real difference.
o The Community Priorities articulated in the Draft DMP may be valid but don’t fully represent the priorities of the business community, in particular the lack of a core priority to sustain and grow the economy. This would seem to indicate a lack of understanding in the community of the value of tourism. Or is the analysis of the community consultation flawed?
Some comments on the principles presented.
- “Protect and Steward our Environment”is a fundamental
- “Improve Management of Short-Term Accommodation” solutions do not go far enough. Reducing STA in residential areas can be enhanced by supporting and encouraging investment in quality tourist accommodation in appropriate and possibly expanded tourism zones, and recognising the importance of existing purpose-built resort accommodation.
o-“Improve traffic Management and Reduce Congestion”may be desirable but Noosa does
not have a year-round, all shire congestion problem. What real problem are we trying to solve?
- “Align Tourism with Community Values”may also be desirable but the solution regarding funding an industry body and governance of
same is problematic
- Success for the business community is a strong, vibrant and growing economy, driven by high yield tourism and growth of visitation beyond seasonal peaks. Supported by a local council and community which understands and values tourism. The tourism sector contributes to the broader economy via the supply of goods and services.
- The tourism sector provides significant employment on a part time basis to school students and adolescents as their first job. The industry helps teach this cohort disciplines required to “fit” into the workforce.
- The plan needs to consider the external economic, environmental and government policy risks and opportunities which could impact on success.
- To achieve sustainable economic success will require investment and adoption of the final DMP as a policy driver by Council, including
- Increased funding of an industry body to develop and implement a performance measured strategic marketing plan as well as industry development, product development and visitor information services. The recent reduction in funding is counterproductive.
- We need to encourage capital investment in the sort of key assets that are complementary to the plan in a timely manner. RACV resorts experience wishing to build eco lodges and the lengthy approval process of the Carlisle resort are examples of Council not encouraging development that compliments this plan and as a result causing construction cost blow outs.
- Maintenance and development of infrastructure, amenities and facilities to enhance the visitor experience and community liveability.
- Land use planning reform and investment attraction strategies to attract demand driven, quality standard, visitor accommodation.
Noosa Chamber of Commerce president Ralph Rogers.
Spring into the holidays
Get ready for an action-packed spring school holiday season filled with excitement, creativity, and endless fun.
Noosa Council has curated a vibrant program of activities and workshops to keep children of all ages entertained and engaged.
From arts and crafts to swim intensives, puppet-making, and youth theatre, there’s something for everyone.
At the Noosa Aquatic Centre, children can dive into the Intensive Learn to Swim Programs running across two weeks. These five-day sessions are tailored to all skill levels and designed to fast-track swimming progress in a fun and supportive environment.
A note to also remember- Learn to Race classes will be running over these holidays. Parents can enjoy lap swimming, the air-conditioned gym, wellness studio, and crèche facilities, while the Poolside Cafe offers fresh meals and great coffee.
Noosa Leisure Centre is buzzing with energy.
The Kids’ Playroom is perfect for children under five, featuring mini tramps, climbing walls, and balance beams. Outside, the new activity area includes basketball hoops, a handball court, and a pickleball hit-out wall. Casual hoops are also available—just call ahead to check court availability.
Libraries in Noosaville and Cooroy are hosting a variety of engaging activities. Children can help build a giant recycled city in Cardboard Cities, attend the Curious Kai Asks Why? book launch with Dr. Sarah Pye, and enjoy Spring Safe Storytime teaching water safety for under-fives. The Junior Book Cafe invites kids aged 8–12 to share their favourite reads, while Kookaburra Kulture offers nature-based outdoor adventures. LEGO Build, Create, and Imagine sessions provide freestyle and structured building fun for ages 5 and up.
At Noosa Regional Gallery, creativity takes centre stage with workshops led by local artists. Children aged 6–12 can explore Drawn to Nature and Botanical You with Zoe Awen, craft sock puppets and cardboard characters with Shaun Bennett, and dive into mixed media with Masterpieces in the Making and Nature Layers. Cartoon Dave brings Rockin’ Robots and Fierce and Ferocious Creatures to life through drawing and storytelling.
Tech-savvy kids and teens aged 7–17 can head to the Peregian Digital Hub for 18 exciting workshops. Led by talented Hub Cadets, sessions include battlebot building, 3D printing, app and game development in Rust and Python, digital art with Procreate, Minecraft Redstone engineering, LEGO robotics, and more.
Don’t miss the youth production of Mamma Mia! by Little Seed Theatre Company, running from Thursday 2 October to Saturday 4 October. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise, told through ABBA’s greatest hits.
To explore the full range of activities and workshops, visit Noosa Council’s Spring School Holiday activity guide at noosa.qld.gov.au/ school-holiday-activities
Most activities require booking in advance, so secure your spot and plan your family’s unforgettable school holiday adventure in Noosa!
Live music, food trucks and parade fun
A joyful explosion of colour, kindness and creativity is about to set the Sunshine Coast alight.
The region is turning up the colour, music and community spirit with the launch of the first-ever Hot Mess Parade and Hot Mess After Party.
Part of The Rangebow Festival, these events will be held on Saturday 27 September, at Kings Beach Foreshore and Amphitheatre – and everyone is invited!
The free event will feature local talent Frank and Louis, Shanleigh Rose and The Bowery Boys alongside Madagascar-born, Reunion-based singer and composer Claudio Rabe and Ben Swissa, a Sydney-based multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer carving out a name with his signature blend of groove-heavy soul-pop.
It will be a wild celebration of community; the kindness, colour, and fabulous diversity that makes the Coast so special.
This is just a taster for what is to come from 9-12 October when The Rangebow Festival spreads across the Sunshine Coast. Tickets are on sale now.
Sunshine Coast Council resilient economy Councillor Terry Landsberg said the Hot Mess Parade and After Party would be an opportunity to see something different.
It’s great to see this celebration taking place at Kings Beach, bringing the spirit of Rangebow to our coastal community,” Cr Landsberg said
“We haven’t had a parade for some time, so this will be a powerful expression of community pride and inclusion.
“Council is proud to support The Rangebow Festival through our emerging events funding program.
“The Hot Mess Parade is a shining example of
how creative events can unite us, inspire us, and celebrate the unique character of our Sunshine Coast Biosphere.
“I encourage community groups and businesses from all over the region to register now and join in the fun.
“Come dressed loud and proud in club uniforms or group colours, in a theme or just bring your best smile and be part of this multi-coloured moment.
“Let’s celebrate who we are, together.”
Festival director, Wayne Parcell said the community was invited to an inclusive day of celebra-
tion, music and community pride at Kings Beach for the start of The Rangebow Festival.
“Everyone - performers, audience and families are encouraged to come dressed in fabulous attire,“ Mr Parcell said.
“Admission is free if you are dressed for fun, please register on the website to ensure you gain entry and get messy in the best way possible.“
Event details - 27 September
The Hot Mess Parade, 10–11am Kings Beach Foreshore, Ormonde Terrace
Kicking off the day in true Sunny Coast style, the Hot Mess Parade is a vibrant 200m celebration
of the people and groups that make this region shine. Expect Surf Life Savers, Nippers, SES, RFS, Sunny Coast Pride, drag queens, school groups, dance troupes, First Nations walkers, Compass Disability Services, and more. And the best part? You can be part of it too – costumes, colour and community welcome!
The Hot Mess After Party 11am – 4pm Kings Beach Amphitheatre Rolling straight into the ultimate beachside bash at Kings Beach Amphitheatre, the Hot Mess After Party features free entry, a massive 5-hour celebration of live music, a sea of food trucks, and without alcohol this is a safe space for everyone with a line-up of live performances.
The Rangebow Festival is supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism & Events Queensland and Sunshine Coast Council through the Major Events Sponsorship Program for Emerging Events.
Get ready for an action-packed Spring school holiday season. (Supplied)
Don’t miss the Curious Kai Asks Why? book launch with Dr Sarah Pye.
The free event will feature local talent Frank and Louis. (Supplied)
The Rangebow Festival will be on from 9-12 October.
You can go car-free in Noosa
For the first time, Noosa will recognise World Car Free Day on 22 September.
To support this initiative, Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN), together with the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation and Tourism Noosa are asking people to embrace going car-free at least once between 15 to 22 September.
Jenny Clement from ZEN says there are many benefits to going car free, including great prizes.
“If you pledge to replace at least one car trip between 15 to 22 September with active or public transport you will have the chance to win one of our great prizes.”
“Simply by making the pledge to go car free, you could win an ebike tour for two with ecoTekk Noosa or one of five Noosa Ferry double day passes.
“For those who are keen to be part of the fun challenge, if you share your car free trip on Facebook or Instagram and tag Zero Emissions Noosa you could win the major prize of $500.
“We are really keen to encourage participation in this first year so people are reminded of the many benefits of leaving the car at home and choosing active or public transport,” she said.
Why go car free? Queenslanders are doing well in the transition from fossil fuel powered electricity to solar energy. But our use of fossil fuels for transport is proving harder to shift.
Transport makes up one-third of Noosa’s carbon emissions.
“Every car trip we can swap for a more sustainable option is going to help move the dial in the right direction – walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or ferry adds up to less congestion and a more liveable neighbourhood,” Ms Clement said.
“We know the shift is not easy for everyone. Rural parts of the shire have less access to public transport and the paths for walking and cycling
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can be inadequate. That’s why in our first year of Go Car Free Noosa, we’re asking the community to aim for at least one swap in their regular com-
mute in the week leading up to World Car Free Day.”
Going car free every now and then isn’t just good for the planet - it’s great for our health too. Research shows that cycling and walking supports weight management, boosts mental wellbeing, improves overall fitness, and lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
The benefits add up: Australian’s switching car trips to walking or cycling helped avoid over 500,000 tonnes of CO? emissions in 2022, while health and productivity savings from cycling alone are valued at almost $1 billion a year.
Top tips for going car free: (for all or part of your trip)
• Walk or cycle with your kids to school: Gain more time to chat about their day and model healthy travel.
• Park N Ride: Park in Tewantin for instance and enjoy a leisurely trip to Hasting Street on the Noosa Ferry.
• Plan your bus trip on the go: As well as Translink’s Journey Planner, Google Maps also provides real time bus information. Simply enter your destination, choose the public transport icon, and choose the best bus time and route for you. And it’s only 50 cents a trip.
• Discover local cycle paths: Noosa Council has a cycle path on their website. Or use Google Maps for specific details using their cycle map icon.
• Carpool: This is a great way to share resources and the responsibility of driving while connecting with friends and neighbours. How will you go car free? Make your pledge at www.zeroemissionsnoosa.com.au/carfreenoosa
Simone is leaving the car at home and going by ebike. (Supplied)
Award milestone
The Sunshine Coast Business Awards will celebrate another major milestone this year, with a record six businesses being inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame as the program marks its 30th anniversary and a record 263 entries.
The Hall of Fame recognises businesses that have won their category three years in a row – an accomplishment considered one of the highest honours in the region’s business community.
The 2025 inductees are:
• Maleny Dairies – a family-owned award winning dairy based in Maleny, renowned for producing fresh milk and dairy products that support local farmers.
• GreaseBoss – an award-winning advanced technology company providing smart lubrication management systems to global industries, headquartered on the Coast.
• First Light Fabrication – a Bells Park based manufacturer specialising in precision fabrication and innovative engineering solutions.
• AmazeWorld – a family attraction in Tanawha featuring a living hedge maze, puzzles and adventure experiences.
• Mercure Kawana Waters – a premier Sunshine Coast hotel located in the health and medical precinct, offering quality accommodation and hospitality services.
• Your Brand Crew – a Sunshine Coast creative agency delivering brand, marketing and design services for local and national clients. They will be officially recognised on stage at the Gala Celebration on Saturday 8 November, alongside this year’s category winners.
Chairwoman of the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, Jennifer Swaine, said this year’s Hall of Fame cohort reflects the depth, resilience and innovation of the Coast’s business landscape.
“Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is a truly prestigious achievement – it represents sustained excellence over many years. To have a record six businesses, across so many industries, reach this milestone in our 30th year is something very spe-
cial,” Swaine said.
“The Sunshine Coast Business Awards not only celebrate success, but also tell the story of a region that continues to grow, innovate and make its mark nationally and globally. Our Hall of Fame
inductees are shining examples of that spirit.”
The gala will bring together nearly 1000 business leaders, government representatives and community members for one of the Coast’s most anticipated annual events.
Police officer charged
A 47-year-old police officer faced Noosa Magistrates Court this week after being charged with drink driving.
The male senior constable from the north coast region has been charged with driving while under the influence of liquor (in charge), allegedly committed while off duty.
The member has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and appeared in the Noosa Magistrates Court on 9 September.
QPS stated, “In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when a member of the Service faces serious allegations of misconduct.“
Ross and Sally Hopper at Maleny Dairies. (Supplied)
A police officer will face Noosa Magistrates Court after being charged with drink driving. (Supplied)
Woolies concerns raised
By Johann Holdysz
An application to build a $100 million Woolworths shopping complex and aged care facility at an isolated site on the southern outskirts of Cooroy, with no frequent or reliable public transport, has created considerable debate in the community and about 200 formal submissions to Council.
The application includes a “full line” supermarket, 12 specialty shops, a post mailbox service and a 120-bed aged care facility, Woolworths, holds a dominating 67 per cent market share of the Australian supermarket landscape with Coles, and together often cited as being a duopoly. The Australian Consumer & Competition Commission (ACCC) recently found that the “big two” hold significant numbers of undeveloped sites, with Woolworths having the bulk at 110 lots compared to 42 held by Coles.
The ACCC reiterated concerns that there is far less competition here than overseas, with very few major players, making the sector oligopolistic. Together, they have significant market prices control and output, often leading to limited competition.
Woolworths says it will deliver long-term benefits, provide more shopping options, generate jobs and that it would be a boon to the region, while others say that the proposal could harm the Cooroy Town Centre’s businesses and worsen traffic.
Woolworths argued that their existing supermarkets in Maleny and Mullumbimby had faced similar community concerns about the village environment and harm to local business, but did not mention that both stores were virtually in the town centre or nearby (200m), or that they had no associated specialty shops or traffic issues.
So, who is right?
Woolworths have painted a nice, rosy spin on the project and even conducted their own community consultation exercise on matters such as a convenient shopping location, easy access, shaded parking, village-style architecture and support for residential aged care etc., “to make sure they get the project right”.
I see an entirely different picture and it’s not very pretty.
Woolworths seem to have missed the existing dynamics, social and rural fabric, interacting intimacies and historic village feel of the town, the existing traffic choke point at the railway bridge and the anticipated traffic and aesthetic impacts of the proposal.
Is this the predicted killing of Cooroy that previous Mayor Tony Wellington suggested in his article titled “Could this retail giant be a “village killer” by killing a town with apathy, self-interest, bad planning plus a heavy-hitting developer with very deep pockets?
The proposal looks like other suburban Woolworths stores or their out-of-town stores throughout Australia, and with a massive shaded carpark. Nothing historic or village like about that. The Palm Lake Resort development at the northern outskirts of Cooroy involved a large chunk of land (12 ha) and is said to have given the shopping and commercial precinct a major business boost, but aerial photography shows a packed sardine can of housing with little if any landscaping.
Not content with a free-standing supermarket, Woolworths threw in some 12 specialty shops and
Moral law
Garry Reynolds asks what should our parliamentarians have prayed for at their recent church service in Canberra. I would suggest our lawmakers pray for humility and discernment of the moral law.
Moral law may be defined as a universally applicable and unconditional set of principles governing conduct, either derived from divine command, human reason (natural law) or a combination of both, that dictates right from wrong for the sake of the common good.
Surely, the end of public authority is to realise the moral law, a task for which both knowledge and understanding, as well as the possession of power, are indispensable. Yet inherent in power is the tendency to breed conceit. Power is spectacular, while its end, the moral law, is inconspicuous.
Bill Bodkin, Tewantin
a post box mail centre within an area of 22,367 sq metres, seeking to increase their market share in non-food areas and siphon off whatever business they can from the Cooroy Retail and Commercial precinct.
The NeuBau Group in applying for a proposed a Coles supermarket in Palmwoods (currently listed for appeal) has specifically chosen to exclude specialty shops in the design to provide the choice, convenience, and competition of a fullline supermarket without detracting from other retail offerings within the Palmwoods town centre.
Woolworths assessed that there are no other suitable sites of size available. That is understandable, given that their proposal is 3.6 times the site area of their Tewantin store and 4.2 times the site area of their Maleny Store. Woolworths could get rid of the specialty shops and mail centre, downsize to 4000 sq. metres (a full line supermarket according to Aldi) and make use of underground car parking like they did in Tewantin and Maleny.
Maybe then, they could find a suitable site.
Robodebt justice
Even after a Royal Commission, a sealed ‘known unknowns’, a NAAC and a $587 million ‘compensation’ pay- out, will anyone ever see Mal Pheasance and Korr Rupshon found and brought to justice to answer for the 2000-plus victims of Robodebt? Just asking who knows where they’re hiding out?
Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach
Gen Z Challenges
Gen Z Australians (1997-2012) have been dealt a tough hand to play with the legacy of heightened house prices creating ambiguity in their lives.
While a long way in years from Gen Z, I’m concerned for their happiness and the ability of Australia to replace its ageing population.
What is different today from the past?
At a stage when their parents were pairing up
Zoning maps of Cooroy shows a mosaic of colours radiating out in patches and elongated strips, in a seemingly unorganised array of land uses that reflect the piecemeal development of the Cooroy Shopping Centre and resulting in a lack of car parking and street parking congestion. Aldi complained in 2011 to the Retail Industry Inquiry Productivity Commission that major planning and zoning issues affected the rollout of ALDI stores and the unavailability of appropriately zoned and sized land.
They stated that the structural planning process for activity centres is often years behind schedule, bears no relevance to changing community, business and economic needs and often results in a minimal expansion of suitably zoned retail/commercial land.
So, is Council to be blamed for not being proactive in monitoring and analysing market needs, available land and coming up with a better planned and balanced land use outcomes. The standard hierarchical business/retail centres planning scheme approach is obviously flawed.
Woolworths say that their proposal will ben-
and contemplating starting a family, Gen Zers are barely out of the dating starting gate.
They may be reluctant to form a permanent bond after seeing the dissolution of their parents’ marriages or the rise in domestic violence.
Meanwhile, young women are taking on further education at a greater rate than men and studying longer for higher degrees.
They could be well into their 30s before they feel it might be the right time to have kids, and then they’ve got to find the right partner.
Meeting the right partner online has proved increasingly problematic as trust in dating apps has declined following horror stories and the exasperation of incessant ghosting and breadcrumbing.
Online dating has become the fast fashion of romance in the hope that there’s always going to be someone better at the next swipe.
Young people increasingly view dating and finding a life partner as two separate endeavours,
efit Cooroy with about 300 jobs, but are scant on details as to how many town centre business losses will occur. Big supermarkets have caused significant economic, environmental, and social damage by concentrating market power, harming local economies and retailers in other Australian towns.
Other concerning issues is that the currently pleasant and scenic approach road to Cooroy will be blighted aesthetically and create unnecessary traffic delays by the addition of another large roundabout entry to the shopping centre (83 metres from Ferrells Road) and two new bus bays in Myall Road adjacent to the proposed Shopping Centre. The proposal will also create unnecessary dual shopping/business/commercial trips etc., when it can currently be carried out in one trip.
The proposal goes against all the planning principles that l have learnt and practiced in my long, civil engineering and town planning career.
(Johann Holdysz, Tewantin resident, planning and development consultant)
whereas in the past they tended to go together.
Rightfully, they don’t want to rush into a relationship to fulfill their dream of starting a family.
They may be torn between their parents’ expectations and the biological clock ticking, while not wanting to miss the boat in finding a loyal partner as a good father.
These challenges of Gen Z dating are resulting in an increasing number of young women freezing their eggs.
Without that fallback, the generation following WW1 faced even greater difficulties when so many men did not return from the front or were a shattered shell of the young man who departed our shores.
It was hard for young women to find a suitable life partner from a diminished pool of eligible men, but they did, enabling Gen Z to try again today.
Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs
Johann Holdysz. (Supplied)
Key to long-term wealth
In wealth management asset allocation remains one of the most powerful tools to influence longterm investment outcomes. It is widely accepted that asset allocation decisions - how much to invest in shares, bonds, property, cash, and alternatives - are the primary driver of a portfolio’s overall risk and return profile.
Selecting the right investments is important, but allocating your wealth across the right asset classes, in the right proportions, and adjusting thoughtfully over time is what ultimately shapes performance.
Strategic vs dynamic asset allocation
Successful asset allocation balances two critical objectives: maintaining a consistent longterm strategy while responding intelligently to short-term risks and opportunities.
Strategic asset allocation forms the foundation of a portfolio. It reflects an investor’s long-term objectives, risk tolerance, and any constraints. Once established, say for a balanced investor, the strategic mix tends to remain stable over time and is designed to endure through cycles.
Dynamic (or tactical) asset allocation, by contrast, allows for shorter-term adjustments in response to evolving market conditions. While it can enhance returns, its core function is often risk management - reducing exposure to asset classes that present an unfavourable short-term risk/reward trade-off.
Why dynamic thinking matters now Asset allocation today requires agility. Recent developments across global markets have reinforced the need for a dynamic approach:
• Bond Market Divergence: In the U.S., shortterm rates are falling in anticipation of Federal Reserve cuts, while long-term bond yields remain high. This disconnect reflects persistent inflation and fiscal uncertainty, potentially limiting bonds’ traditional role as a defensive hedge.
• Gold’s Resurgence: Gold has rallied strongly in 2025, with prices above US $3,500/oz and forecasts pushing higher. This reflects rising
demand for protection against political instability, central bank interference, and macro volatility—restoring gold’s relevance in diversified portfolios.
• Equity Market Fragility: U.S. equities have rallied on soft-landing hopes, but elevated valuations and geopolitical risks (e.g. trade tensions) could quickly shift sentiment.
• Australia’s Resilience: Locally, the RBA has delivered several rate cuts, and improving domestic conditions are driving optimism. Small-cap and domestic-facing sectors appear well-positioned, presenting selective opportunities to tilt exposures toward Australian equities. These dynamics highlight the growing impor-
tance of active oversight. Dynamic asset allocation allows investors to reweight exposures in response to shifting risks, rather than staying locked into outdated positions. Bringing it together Diversification is only effective when portfolio components behave differently under pressure. If everything moves in the same direction when volatility strikes, diversification fails.
In today’s environment, wealth management demands both strategic discipline and tactical flexibility. It’s not about reacting to every market move but making deliberate, evidence-based adjustments when the macro backdrop changes.
A robust asset allocation process anchored to long-term goals, but responsive to short-term risks is essential for protecting and growing wealth over time.
Chris Harris is an Authorised Representative (no 435773) of Ord Minnett Ltd ABN 86 002 733 048, AFS licence 237121. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you. Before acquiring a financial product you should consider the relevant product disclosure statement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Chris can be reached on 07 5231 9966.
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The Guide
ATHLETICS: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand, September 13-21
Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout (pictured) is one of many talented Aussies with their eyes firmly on the prize as they chase glory at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Fresh off breaking the magical 10-second barrier for the 100m at a low-key school event in Queensland, the 17-year-old will make his long-awaited debut at a senior international event when he competes in his preferred 200m. Other rising stars chasing a coveted spot on the podium at the nine-day event include Claudia Hollingsworth, who recently broke the national 800m record, and middle-distance runner Cameron Myers. Legendary commentator Bruce McAvaney is behind the mic once again to call all of the thrilling action.
THE BLOCK Nine, Monday, 7.30pm
For the most part, TheBlock’s remarkably friendly cast of renovators have adopted a sharing and caring mindset as they build and furnish five luxury Daylesford homes. But seven weeks in, with 100 members of the public about to descend upon the site for the Open House challenge and $50,000 on the line, the reality of the competition is starting to dawn on the teams. Former shopping buddies Britt and Alicia go their separate ways, and Sonny (pictured with Alicia) takes a tiff about timber to the next level, but they’re just getting started. At the chumps’ dinner, House 4 incites a fiery body corporate meeting about Robby and Mat’s underground wine
AUSTIN
ABC TV, Sunday, 7.30pm
Habitual scene-stealer Sally Phillips never fails to make an impression on-screen, whether it be as one of Bridget Jones’s besties in the beloved film franchise or as former Finnish PM Minna Hakkinen in the political comedy Veep. The Brit has charmed viewers further as exasperated showrunner Ingrid in season two of this sitcom, which wraps up with Sunday’s finale. Furious once she realises that the actor in the BigBear suit is in fact her estranged husband Julian (Ben Miller, pictured with Phillips), Ingrid quits their TV series and prepares to head back to the UK.
Friday, September 12
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R) 10.30 The Pacific. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Family Next Door. (Ml, R) 1.55 The Piano. (R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.10 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Professor T. (Malv) Professor T befriends a girl who witnessed a murder. 9.20 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
PICK OF THE WEEK
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 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGl, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 SBS50. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 18. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (PGv) 8.30 Dictator: The Hitler Interviews. (M) 9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: Secrets Of The Mummy Tombs. (PGa) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Catch Me A Killer. (MA15+as) 11.45 Pray For Blood. (Mal, R) 1.40 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 2.30 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG, R) 3.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG, R) 4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SEVEN (7)
TALKIN’ ‘BOUT YOUR GEN 10, Tuesday, 7.30pm
It’s on for young and (not so) old in this next-gen reboot of the popular comedy quiz. The baby boomers and gen alpha are out of contention here, with generations X, Y and Z duking it out in a pop culture battle for the ages. The hilarious Anne Edmonds oversees (and occasionally causes) the mayhem as the trio of teams clash in a series of cheekily titled games and nostalgic trivia rounds sure to have viewers shouting at the screen. Rising star Anisa Nandaula leads the blindly confident “zoomers”, millennial Tommy Little plays it cool as gen Y captain and Dave Hughes (pictured, left, with Nandaula and Little) ups the X factor for those aged 45-plus. Tuesday’s premiere welcomes Todd McKenney, Carrie Bickmore and Will Gibb to the chaos.
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 1)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love In Translation. (2021, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 The Brighter Side. (R)
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Adam Dovile share clever ideas to help save water in the home.
7.30 Football. AFL. First semi-final.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 To Be Advised.
1.20 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R) Georgina tries to track down the art collector.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.35 Super Monsters. 8.50 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 9.05 Play School. 9.50 Mixmups. 10.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 10.30 Mini Kids. 10.55 Sesame Street. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.40 Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6am Queen Bees. (2021, PGadls) 7.55 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988, PGals) 10.00 Death In Brunswick. (1991, Mlnsv) 12.05pm Breaking Up In Rome. (2022, Mls, Italian)
6.00 9News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First qualifying final. 9.45 NRL Finals Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up of the first qualifying final, with expert analysis and player interviews.
10.45 MOVIE: Analyze That. (2002, Mlsv, R) A mobster is placed in his therapist’s custody. Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R) 6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Tracey and Antony must decide
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ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.05 The West Wing. 12.05pm MOVIE: To Kill A Stepfather. (2023, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: The Legend Of Tarzan. (2016, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Hercules. (2014, M) 11.45 Ghost Hunters. 12.45am Pretty Little Liars. 1.40 Supernatural. 3.30 Tom And Jerry. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Lego Dreamzzz. 4.50 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.10 Booba. 5.30 Late Programs.
2.15 Murder Party. (2022, PGad, French) 4.15 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PGalv, Italian) 6.05 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984) 7.30 Enigma. (2001, Mals) 9.45 Legend. (2015) 12.15am The Black Hole. (2024, Estonian) 2.10 Goodfellas. (1990, MA15+adlv) 4.50 The Movie Show. 5.25 Murder Party. (2022, PGad, French)
NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Room For Improvement. 1.30 Business Builders. 2.00 Animal Rescue. 2.30 Weekender. 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. 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am Escape To The Country. 1.30 Room For Improvement. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon MOVIE: Heavens Above! (1963, PG) 2.30 MOVIE: Law And Disorder. (1958) 4.00 Antiques Downunder. 4.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 5.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Eels v Canterbury Bulldogs. 7.30 Find My Country House Aust. 8.30 MOVIE: Gran Torino. (2008, M) 10.55 FBI’s Most Wanted. 11.55 French And Saunders. 12.35am My Favorite Martian. 1.00 Creflo. 1.30 MOVIE: Five Golden Dragons. (1967, PG) 3.30 Gideon’s Way. 4.30 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Nature Gone Wild. 2.30 Carnage. 3.30 STIHL Timbersports: Jamie Head Special. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Football. AFL. First semi-final. 7.30 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE: The Bounty Hunter. (2010, M) 10.50 MOVIE: U-571. (2000, M) 1.15am Pawn Stars. 2.00 American Resto. 2.30 Sound FX: Best Of. 3.00 NFL. NFL. Week 1. Seattle Seahawks v San Francisco 49ers. Replay. 9GO! (82, 93)
Saturday, September 13
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend
Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.25 Beyond Paradise. (R) 1.25 Professor T. (Malv, R)
2.10 I, Jack Wright. (Mal, R)
2.55 The Larkins. (PG, R)
4.35 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)
5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Say My Name – Louisa Ioannidis Pt
2. (R) A continuing look at the case of Louisa Ioannidis.
6.30 Back Roads: Van Life Pt 2. (PG, R) Myf Warhurst continues her van life odyssey.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG, R) A man is found in the centre of a crop circle.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After the body of an unknown man is found in a theatre, DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate.
10.00 The Family Next Door. (Ml, R) The truth of Isabelle’s investigation is revealed.
10.50 I, Jack Wright. (MA15+s, R)
11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Peppa Pig. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Thomas. 5.55 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Kids Baking C’ship. (Final) 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs.
12.15pm MOVIE: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968, PG) 2.45 Waterworld Africa. 3.35 Nula. 4.05 The Lake Winnipeg Project. 4.30 Off Country. 5.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 6.00 Amplify. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Big Backyard Quiz. (Final) 8.30 MOVIE: Cujo. (1983, M) 10.10 Nat King Cole: Afraid Of The Dark. 11.50 Late Programs.
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 Canary. (R) 2.15 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.15 2010 FIFA World Cup: The Media Circus. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 19. Highlights. 5.30 WW2 End Game. (Premiere)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys: The Contrasting Bernina Railway. Looks at the Bernina route.
8.35 A Royal Residence: Hatfield House. Explores Hatfield House, one of Britain’s finest stately houses and the childhood home of the most important queen in British history.
9.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 1. Evening session.
10.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Sardinia. (PGaw, R) 11.20 Great Australian Walks. (R)
12.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)
3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning
Programs. 1pm CBC The National. 1.50 BBC News At Six. 2.20 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 The Story Of. 5.30 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 Athletics. World C’ships. Evening session. 11.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. 1.50am Curious Australia. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 12.50pm The Daughter. (2015, Mals) 2.40 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PGalv) 4.40 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PGans, French, Japanese, English) 6.30 The Ploughman’s Lunch. (1983) 8.30 Vengeance: A Love Story. (2017) 10.25 Nymphomaniac: Vol 1. (2013, MA15+alnsw) 12.30am Legend. (2015) 3.00 Late Programs.
SEVEN (7)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Crown Makybe Diva Stakes Day and The Run To The Rose Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Second semi-final. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.00 To Be Advised.
12.30 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R) Georgina uses the Clios Foundation’s lavish gala as an opportunity to pin down a person of interest.
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Host Greg Grainger explores the Newell Highway in outback New South Wales.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.
7TWO (72)
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Room For Improvement. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Better Homes. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 Horse Racing. Crown Makybe Diva Stakes Day and The Run To The Rose Day. 5.30 Animal Rescue. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
7MATE (74)
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 2.30 Football. AFLW. Carlton v Gold Coast Suns. 4.30 Deep Water Salvage. 5.30 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 6.30 AFL Pre-Game. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part II. (1989, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: Ghostbusters II. (1989, PG) Midnight Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 12.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 11. Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys. 1.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 11. Gold Coast Titans v Canberra Raiders. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Second qualifying final.
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First elimination final.
9.50 NRL Finals Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up. 10.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 1. 11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGal, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)
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6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Explore. 1.30 Rugby Union. The Rugby C’ship. Aust v Argentina. 4.00 Test Rugby: Australia v Argentina Post-Match. 4.30 MOVIE: The Bridge At Remagen. (1969, PG) 7.00 Athletics. World C’ships. 10.30 MOVIE: Platoon. (1986, MA15+) 1am See No Evil. 2.00 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Oz Off Road TV. Noon Seinfeld. 1.00 Tennis. Davis Cup. Aust v Belgium. 7.00 MOVIE: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. (2012, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Cowboys & Aliens. (2011, M) 11.30 MOVIE: Radio Man. (2023, M) 1.45am Supernatural. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.00 Barney’s World. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 Lego Dreamzzz. 5.10 Late Programs.
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.40 Selling Houses Australia. Princess and Inca have had no luck. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) Paramedics are called to help a 92-year-old pinned under his mobility scooter. 9.40 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.40 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) Follows two families in 1880s New York City high society. 12.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
TROPICAL DANCE SEXTET
Sunday, September 14
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 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.10 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (Final, PG, R) 5.15 Antiques Roadshow.
6.15 Britain’s Great Cathedrals. (Premiere) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Austin. (Final, PG) Ingrid quits Big Bear. Austin cancels fame.
8.00 The Family Next Door. (Final, Ml) Isabelle unravels the truth.
8.50 I, Jack Wright. (Ml) Sally’s legal challenge runs into trouble.
9.40 MOVIE: Goldstone. (2016, Malv, R) A detective uncovers a web of corruption. Aaron Pedersen. 11.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PGa, R)
12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm The Gruffalo’s Child. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.05 Zog And The Flying Doctors. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. (Final) 8.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.05 Abbott Elementary. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 1.20pm Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. St Marys v Darwin Buffaloes. Replay. 2.40 Stable: The Boxing Game. 3.50 Yothu Yindi Tribute Concert. 5.00 Nat King Cole: Afraid Of The Dark. 6.50 Waterworld Africa. 7.40 Aerial Australia. 8.30 Like My Brother. 10.10 MOVIE: The Piano. (1993, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Blue Water Safari. (PGal, R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Preparing To Give. (PG, R) 4.00 Dylan Alcott Interviews. (PG, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 20. Highlights. 5.30 WW2 End Game.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Titanic: Secrets Of The Shipwreck. (PGav) The team scours the ocean floor.
8.25 Titanic Revisited. (PG, R) A look at the RMS Titanic 9.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 2. Evening session. 11.30 Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness. (PGl, R) 12.30 Hating Peter Tatchell. (MA15+a)
2.15 Women Who Rock. (Mls, R) 3.15 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Motorcycle Racing. Superbike World C’ship. French round. 2.50 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Athletics. World C’ships. Evening session. 11.30 Abandoned Engineering. 12.30am Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. 4.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Behind Behani. (PGa, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 4.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Voice. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 10.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: Too Close For Comfort. (Malv, R) Authorities deal with a case of stalking. 11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Date With A Serial Killer – Rodney Francis Cameron. (MA15+av, R) 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. AirTouch 500 At The Bend. Highlights. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Animal Rescue. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Your Money & Your Life. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Pembrokeshire Murders. 11.35 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984) 5.00 Lara. (2019, PGl, German) 6.50 Brief Encounter. (1945, PG) 8.30 The Outpost. (2019, MA15+av) 10.45 Copenhagen Does Not Exist. (2023, MA15+as, Swedish, Danish, Serbian) 12.35am Late Programs. 7MATE (74)
6am Morning Programs. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Brisbane v North Melbourne. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Armageddon. (1998, M) 11.30 Border Security. 12.30am Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 11. Wests Tigers v New Zealand Warriors. 1.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 11. Newcastle Knights v St George Illawarra Dragons. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Second elimination final. 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 10.00 GCBC. (R) 10.30 The Brighter Side. (R) 11.00 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal, R) 1.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) 2.30 House Hunters Aust. (R) 3.00
6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) The teams are judged on their kitchens. 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 Athletics. World Championships. Day 2. 11.30 Mobsters: Whitey Bulger. (Premiere, Madv) Takes a look at James “Whitey” Bulger. 12.30 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Morning Programs. 1.05pm Getaway. 1.35 Dad’s Army. 2.15 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 3.30 MOVIE: Alexander The Great. (1956, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Athletics. World C’ships. 9.40 TBA. 12.10am MOVIE: Fear In The Night. (1972, M) 2.10 MOVIE: Sweeney 2. (1978, M) 4.25 My Favorite Martian. 4.55 The Baron.
6am Morning Programs. 11.50 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. Lone Star Le Mans. H’lights. 1pm Tennis. Davis Cup. Second Round. Aust v Belgium. 8.00 MOVIE: Honest Thief. (2020, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Toy Soldiers. (1991, M) 12.15am Gotham. 1.10 Arrow. 3.00 Oz Off Road TV. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGl) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 Watson. (PGa) Watson runs into an old friend of Sherlock’s when her son is admitted to UHOP for temporary paralysis. 9.30 FBI. (Mv, R) The team works to find a pregnant woman and the killer who took her hostage after a security guard is murdered. 11.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 The Piano. (Final, PG, R)
3.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.
9.35 Planet America. Hosted by Chas Licciardello and John Barron. 10.05 ABC Late News.
10.20 The Business. (R)
10.35 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 11.30 Grand Designs. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.40 Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 8.35 Contraption Masters. 9.20 The Crystal Maze. 10.05 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Bluey. 2.00 Island Echoes. 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 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 MOVIE: Walkabout. (1971, M) 10.50 Treaty Road. (Premiere) 11.50 Late Programs.
SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGa, R) 2.55 Garage Dreams. (PG) 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 21. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend
Escapes: Siblings.
8.35 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Physical Challenge. (R) Michael Portillo’s Pyrenean quest continues.
9.30 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PG, R) Nick Knowles explores South America.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Classified. (Malv)
11.40 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+s, R) 1.50 Blackport. (Ml, R) 2.50 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 3.40 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG, R) 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (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. 2.20pm Small Business Secrets. 2.50 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.20 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.40 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 Athletics. World C’ships. Evening session. 11.30 Big Backyard Quiz. 12.30am Where Are You Really From? 1.00 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 12.50pm Dating The Enemy. (1996, Ms) 2.50 The Ploughman’s Lunch. (1983) 4.50 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PGan) 6.30 The Chaperone. (2018, PGals) 8.30 Barton Fink. (1991, Mlv) 10.40 The Good German. (2006, MA15+l) 12.40am The Outpost. (2019, MA15+av) 2.55 Late Programs.
SEVEN (7)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. 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 Home And Away. (PGa) Justin calls Sonny out.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) The team searches for a serial killer as Harper struggles with the aftermath following the attack.
10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv) Street trains with Long Beach SWAT.
11.00 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
12.00 Hooten & The Lady. (Mav) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (72)
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Room For Improvement. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Impossible Builds. 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 Late Programs.
7MATE (74)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Supercars C’ship. AirTouch 500 at The Bend. H’lights. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. AirTouch 500 at The Bend. H’lights. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.00 Aussie Gold Hunters. 10.00 Late Programs.
Tuesday, September 16
ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (7) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.15 Britain’s Great Cathedrals. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 I, Jack Wright. (Ml, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PGds, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.
8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Aaron Chen. (Ml)
9.00 PNG: The Road To Independence. (PG)
10.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 10.30
ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 Whitlam: The Power And The Passion. (PG, R) 1.05 Grand Designs. (R) 1.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, 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. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Island Echoes. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Waterworld Africa. 7.35 Ice Vikings. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Restless River. (2019, M) 12.15am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGa, R) 2.55 Garage Dreams. (PG) 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Every Family Has A Secret. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (Return, PG)
8.30 Insight. Explores how blended families are on the rise.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The World According To Kim Jong Un. (Mav, R) 11.30 Screw. (Mals) 1.20 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 2.10 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG, R) 3.10 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R) 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams question Robby and Mat. 8.40 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel.
9.40 Athletics. World Championships. Day 3.
11.30 Murder In The Family: Kelly Fitzgibbons/Ava And Lexi Needham. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Footy Classified. (Ml) 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.
NINE (8, 9) 9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. 1pm My Favorite Martian. 1.30 M*A*S*H. 3.00 Antiques Downunder. 3.30 MOVIE: Raising The Wind. (1961) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Athletics. World C’ships. 9.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 10.40 Whitstable Pearl. 11.40 Late Programs.
(82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. Noon My Way. 12.15 MOVIE: Nanny Killer. (2018, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Broken Arrow. (1996, M) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Veronica Mars. 12.45am Pretty Little Liars. 1.40 Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGl) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Anne Edmonds: Why Is My Bag All Wet? (Mls, R) Stand-up special with comedian Anne Edmonds. 11.10 10’s Late News. 11.35 10 News+. (R) 12.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) Brett navigates shared custody with Melissa and Connor. Alice’s grief over her dog clouds her judgment.
10.10 Tik Tok: Murders Gone Viral: The Killing Of Alexis Sharkey. (Mav, R) 11.10 The Agenda Setters. 12.10 Pretty Hard Cases. (Premiere, Madsv) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (72)
6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Aussie Jokers. 2.50 The Mega-Brands That Built The World. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 Athletics. World C’ships. Evening session. 11.30 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. (Premiere) 12.20am Bloodlands. 1.25 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 3.15 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Impossible Builds. 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 Foyle’s War. 10.45 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 12.45pm The Worst Ones. (2022, Malsv, French) 2.35 Lara. (2019, PGl, German) 4.25 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PGa) 6.15 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PGaln) 8.30 Hail, Caesar! (2016, PGal) 10.35 I Want You Back. (2022, Mdls) 12.45am Barton Fink. (1991, Mlv) 2.55 Late Programs.
7MATE (74)
6am Morning Programs. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Aussie Gold Hunters. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Outback Truckers. 10.00 Outback Pilots. 11.00 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. Midnight Late Programs.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) An icy challenge shows a different side to Ben.
8.40 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) Brad Fittler, Danika Mason and Andrew Johns take a look at the talking points of the season.
9.40 Athletics. World Championships. Day 4. 11.30 La Brea. (Mav, R)
12.30 Footy Classified. (Ml) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (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.
(81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. Noon M*A*S*H. 1.00 Whitstable Pearl. 2.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Captive Heart. (1946, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.30 Athletics. World C’ships. 9.40 Agatha Raisin. 11.40 French And Saunders. 12.20am Late Programs.
(82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm MOVIE: Stalked By My Ex. (2017, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Mad Max: Fury Road. (2015, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Veronica Mars. 1.00 Pretty Little Liars. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (Premiere, PGls) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The Fugitive Task Force hunts climate
Wednesday, September 17
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Wan Kantri: PNG – The Next 50 Years. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club.
1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 2.50 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.20 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGs) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
8.30 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.
9.10 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) Hosted by Rob Brydon. 9.40 Austin. (Final, PG, R) Ingrid quits Big Bear. Austin cancels fame. 10.10 ABC Late News.
10.25 The Business. (R)
10.40 Planet America. (R) 11.10 You Can’t Ask That. (Mas, R) 11.45 Grand Designs. (R) 12.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.40 Pop Paper City. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 The Mysterious Benedict Society. (Final) 10.05 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Chatham Islanders. 2.00 Island Echoes. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.45 Arctic Secrets. 7.35 Casketeers Life & Death Across The Globe. 8.30 MOVIE: Lean On Me. (1989, M) 10.25 Eddie Murphy: Hollywood’s Black King. 11.25 Eddie Murphy Raw. 1am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (R)
12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France
24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R)
2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 SBS50. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 My Grandparents’ War. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In India. (PG)
8.30 DNA Journey: James Nesbitt And Sarah Parish. (PGa) James Nesbitt and Sarah Parish delve into their family histories.
9.30 Code Of Silence. (MA15+) Alison conceals Liam’s admission from the police.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 COBRA. (Malv) 11.40 Vigil. (Malv, R) 1.45 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 2.35 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 3.40 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (PG, R) 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (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. 12.30pm Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. 1.40 Stay Tooned. 2.10 Tales From A Suitcase. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Food That Built The World. 6.05 Jeopardy! 7.00 Athletics. World C’ships. Evening session. 11.30 The Bloody Decade. 12.30am Bloodlands. 1.35 VICE. 3.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 1pm I Want You Back. (2022, Mdls) 3.10 Manganinnie. (1980, PGa) 4.50 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PGadlsv) 6.40 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PGalnsv) 8.30 O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, Mv) 10.30 Juliet, Naked. (2018, Ml) 12.20am Black ’47. (2018, MA15+v) 2.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.40 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) John gets to work.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGal) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hamish McLachlan sits down with AFL Brisbane Lions premiership coach Chris Fagan.
10.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG)
11.00 Chicago Fire. (Ma)
12.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (72)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Air Crash Inv. 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.30 Late Programs.
7MATE (74)
6am Morning Programs. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Outback Truckers. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Live PD: Police Patrol. Midnight Late Programs.
(8, 9)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams are in full swing getting their homes ready for open for inspections in the hope of winning $50,000.
8.45 Athletics. World Championships. Day 5. From National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan.
11.30 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars: Merchant Of Death. (Mv, R) A look at Operation Relentless.
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
(81, 92)
6am Morning
Programs. Noon M*A*S*H. 1.00 Signora Volpe. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: It Shouldn’t Happen To A Vet. (1976) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.30 Athletics. World C’ships. 8.45 Midsomer Murders. 10.55 Major Crimes. 11.55 French And Saunders. 12.35am Late Programs.
(82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm MOVIE: The Wrong Cruise. (2018, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: There’s Something About Mary. (1998, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Veronica Mars. 1.00 Late Programs.
(5, 1)
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal.
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGals) An overweight border collie hates walking and loves food. 8.30 The Gilded Age. (PGa) Marian receives a visit from Tom Raikes, whose legal advice Peggy seeks. 9.30 Elsbeth. (Msv, R)
Thursday, September 18
ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (7) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PGl, R) 11.40 If You’re Listening. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) 2.00 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 2.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Back Roads: Gippsland Lakes, Victoria.
8.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG) A couple build a house in Waikanae.
9.15 The Family Next Door. (Final, Ml, R) Isabelle unravels the truth.
10.10 ABC Late News.
10.25 The Business. (R) 10.40 Grand Designs. (R) 11.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 4.10pm Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.45 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.40 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Ticketyboo. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 My Grandparents’ War. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 9/11: One Day In America: The South Tower. People in the south tower watch the north tower burn.
9.25 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v) Layton leads the lower classes in rebellion.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Dopesick. (MA15+ads, R)
11.55 Blue Lights. (Madlv, R)
2.10 Hugh’s Wild West. (PGa, R) 3.20 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R)
4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Making A Killing: Triads, Cartels And The New Business Of Drugs. 2.30 Insight. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 Over The Black Dot. 6.05 Jeopardy! 7.00 Athletics. World C’ships. Evening session. 11.30 Homicide. 1.20am Conversations. 2.00 Mental Illness On Death Row. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: A Stepmother’s Secret. (2022, Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)
8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) Contestants compete for a top prize of £1 million. Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.
9.30 Why Bridges Collapse. (PG) A look at the Key Bridge collision.
10.45 What The Killer Did Next: Peter McMahon. (Mav, R) 11.45 Kick Ons.
12.15 Life. (Malsv, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (72)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Air Crash Inv. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Line Of Duty. 11.50 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.50am Father Brown. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Late Programs.
7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. 11.50 MOVIE: Lean On Me. (1989, M) 1.45pm First Sounds. 2.00 Island Echoes. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets.
7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Tribal. 9.20 MOVIE: Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 11.35 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Highway Patrol. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 The Force: BTL. 4.00 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.00 American Dad! 8.30 Family Guy. 9.00 American Dad! 9.30 MOVIE: The Longest Yard. (2005, M) 11.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Juliet, Naked. (2018, Ml) 2.20 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PGaln) 4.35 Hail, Caesar! (2016, PGal) 6.40 RBG. (2018, PG) 8.30 A Serious Man. (2009, Mdlsv) 10.35 While We’re Young. (2014, Mdl) 12.25am O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, Mv) 2.25 Black ’47. (2018, MA15+v) 4.15 Late Programs.
7.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 6. From National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. 11.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) Halloween chaos takes over the ED. 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program. 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 8.30 The Office Australia. (Ml) When Hannah learns that a staff member who she can’t quite remember has died, she decides to put on a wake. 9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (Mv, R) Tutuola and Velasco investigate a flash mob robbery that led to a sexual assault. 10.00 10’s Late
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. Noon M*A*S*H. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: She’ll Have To Go. (1962, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 8.40 Fawlty Towers. 10.00 Blackadder The Third. 11.20 French And Saunders. Midnight Are You Being Served? 12.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Garden Gurus Moments. 12.15 MOVIE: Your Boyfriend Is Mine. (2022, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: RoboCop. (2014, M) 10.50 Seinfeld. 11.50 Veronica Mars. 12.45am Late Programs.
9GEM
9GO!
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This exhibition is unmissable
FOR those with a love of all things Viking and historic but without the time to head overseas in the near future comes an amazing new exhibition at the Melbourne Museum - Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard.
The exhibition opened on 29 August and will run through to 26 January giving enthusiasts from around Australia plenty of time to head to Melbourne.
The Galloway Hoard is a rare and unique collection of Viking-age mementos, jewellery and heirlooms and is considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the century.
Featuring items buried around AD 900 and discovered by metal detectorists in 2014, The Galloway Hoard brings together materials and treasures from the early medieval kingdoms of Britain and Ireland, mainland Europe and as far away as Central Asia.
The exhibition is being produced in collaboration with National Museums Scotland.
And if you are a museum looking for a partner to help bring such an impressive collection like this to Australia who is at the top of your call list?
The Viking Cruise Line.
“We are very pleased to partner with the museum and help bring one of the world’s most extraordinary Viking-age collections to Melbourne,” Viking ANZ Managing Director Michelle Black said.
“This is a rare and exciting opportunity to connect Viking travel partners with Museums
Victoria’s vision to inspire and enrich visitors through knowledge and experiences.
“We are looking forward to inviting our culturally curious guests to explore the significance of the Viking-age treasures featured in this oncein-a-lifetime exhibition.”
Museums Victoria Chief Executive Officer and Director Lynley Crosswell said they had been creating knowledge, entertaining visitors and building Victoria’s State Collection for 160 years.
“We are delighted to welcome Viking as a sponsor for the Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard exhibition,” she said.
“Melbourne Museum helps people understand and connect with the world around us and view our cultures and history through different perspectives.
“Viking’s contribution reflects our shared ethos of creating engaging and compelling experiences of global relevance.”
Michelle said Viking shared a vision to inspire curiosity and a deeper understanding of culture and history through education and immersive experiences respectively.
“Viking offers destination-focused travel experiences For The Thinking Person through onboard cultural insights and enrichment programs, while Museums Victoria brings to life the opportunity for exploration of bold new ideas and smarter ways of doing things,” she concluded.
Conserved bird pin from the Galloway Hoard.
Anglo-Saxon metalwork from inside the lidded vessel from the Galloway Hoard.
The lidded vessel from the Galloway Hoard and the Viking-age treasures it contained.
Gold objects from the Galloway Hoard. (Copyright Museums of Scotland)
Inspiring Vacations empower solo travellers
Leading Australian-based tour operator Inspiring Vacations has launched a new Solo Journeys range of small group tours, designed exclusively for solo travellers.
The new Solo Journeys range provides singlesupplement-free holidays, making it more convenient for independent travellers to visit many of the tour operator’s most popular destinations including Japan, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Africa and South America.
Each Solo Journeys tour includes return airfares from Australia’s major airports, a guaranteed solo room (with no single supplement), airport transfers, expert local guides, fully escorted small group touring, and extra meals.
Brendon Cooper, chief product officer and cofounder of Inspiring Vacations, said: “Whether marvelling at the mighty Iguazu Falls, tasting takoyaki in Osaka or on the trail of elephants in Sri Lanka, our new Solo Journeys remove the costly barrier many lone travellers face when planning their trips. We’ve had a great response to Solo Journeys with our customers particularly interested in the trips to Japan, South America and Sri Lanka.” Inspiring Vacations’ decision to launch a dedicated tour range for solo travellers reflects the company’s deep commitment to customer service. Solo travel is expected to continue its rise in popularity, with 87 per cent of Australians planning a solo trip in the next 12 months according to a recent report by Scoot.
Paul Ryan, chief executive officer and cofounder of Inspiring Vacations, said: “Demand for solo travel is growing among people of all ages, whether they are single or want to visit a destination their usual travel partners aren’t interested in. But travelling solo doesn’t have to mean travelling alone. Our new Solo Journeys range con-
nects people through the power of small group travel, encouraging them to fulfil their travel dreams with the assistance of experienced local guides and shared camaraderie.”
To book, visit inspiringvacations.com or call 1300 72 71 74. The new Solo Journeys tour range by Inspiring Vacations includes:
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and visit Machu Picchu. From $13,495pp including flights departing Brisbane.
13 Day Inspired Sri Lanka - A Solo Small Group Journey - be enchanted by the history, wildlife and landscapes of Sri Lanka. From Colombo’s vibrant streets to the lush greenery of tea country and relaxing beaches south west coast, experience the wonder of Sri Lanka. From $4,795pp including flights departing Brisbane.
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The flicker of flame
Afterglow is a mesmerising and magical world premiere experience, emerging from the shadows to transform Brisbane’s iconic City Botanic Gardens until Saturday 27 September 2025.
It is a chance to follow the flame and be captivated by a glowing dreamscape of dancing shadows, candlelit installations and fire sculptures in the world premiere of Afterglow.
The fire trail is an all-ages experience, perfect for family outings, date nights or solo moments of reflection and is presented by Sony Music Entertainment as part of Brisbane Festival 2025.
A nocturnal wonderland, the City Botanic Gardens beckons visitors to enter its gates as the sun goes down and immerse themselves in a multisensory experience.
Live performances and a carefully curated ambient soundtrack spark wonder and awe as visitors journey with purpose along a 1.4km trail brought to life by world-renowned fire artists and local creative talents.
Expect to be warmed by glowing embers, intrigued by light bending and bouncing through the tree canopy, dazzled by shimmering illusions and captivated by the pulse and rhythm of flickering flames.
Brisbane Festival Artistic Director Louise Bezzina said the world premiere season of Afterglow brings a blend of spectacle and solemnity to the 2025 Festival.
“Across time and cultures, people have always felt a connection to fire – as an element of nature, a force of renewal or a symbol of ceremony and ritual,” Ms Bezzina said.
“Afterglow is a slow-burn experience, an invitation to deliberately and respectfully engage with the artistry and power of fire.”
Music Australia and New Zealand Chair and CEO Vanessa
said the company was proud to partner again with Brisbane Festival to debut its new multisensory experience following the overwhelming success of Lightscape in 2023 and 2024.
“Afterglow is unlike anything Brisbane has witnessed before, a fusion of stillness and surprise where fire, sound and shadows combine with artistry, creativity and nature to create an unforget-
table experience,” Ms Picken said. Culture Creative Managing Director Zoe Bottrell said the brand-new fire trail was created to complement the Gardens’ natural beauty.
“Afterglow is unique. With consideration and care, we design and structure every element to illuminate this beautiful location and offer moments of transcendence and wonder to all who step into this nocturnal dreamland,” Ms Bottrell said.
Session times begin nightly at 5.45pm and run every 15 minutes until late. Visitors can experience the glowing multisensory trail at their own pace with an average duration of 90 minutes.
Afterglow is suitable for all ages and is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.
Afterglow’s world premiere Brisbane season runs until Saturday 27 September, with tickets on sale from 10am Wednesday 11 June 2025 at afterglowau.com and brisbanefestival.com.au.
Melbourne Garden & Flower Show Tour Discover the Silk Road, Escorted Tour
23 - 27 March 2026
Join us on an escorted tour around Melbourne, designed for garden lovers and those that love to explore.
Inclusions:
• 4 Nights accomm 4 star with breakfast
• Visit to Melbourne Garden & Flower Show
• Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens
• Cruise on the Yarra River
• Day trip to Mornington Peninsular
• Visit to Heronswood House & Garden
• Tour of the State Library of Victoria
• Visit Melbourne Skydeck
• Fully escorted by Noosa Travel
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• 17 Nights accomm mostly 4 star
• 16 Breakfasts and 15 Dinners
• English speaking guide in each country
• Sightseeing and excursions
• 2 Train journeys – Bukhara to Tashkent & Tashkent to Kokand
• Economy class airfare from Osh to Bishkek
• Day use of hotel in Dubai
• Fully escorted by Noosa Travel
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TOBiAS here to celebrate
Following a string of sold-out performances, local music sensation TOBiAS is taking his celebrated tribute show “Tobias Celebrates The Cure“ to new stages.
This immersive live experience pays homage to one of the most influential bands of our time, The Cure — blending nostalgia, artistry, and heartfelt performance into one unforgettable night.
Hailing from Noosa, TOBiAS has earned acclaim for his rich musicality, compelling stage presence, and deep emotional connection to the music he performs. Backed by a powerhouse ensemble of top-tier musicians, TOBiAS brings over four decades of The Cure’s iconic catalogue to life—from haunting ballads and post-punk anthems to synth-laced pop gems.
Audiences can expect faithful renditions of beloved hits like “Just Like Heaven,” “Lovesong,” and “Boys Don’t Cry,” alongside carefully selected deep cuts that showcase the band’s musical evolution and emotional range. Every performance is meticulously curated to honour the spirit of The Cure while offering a fresh, intimate perspective.
“This isn’t just a covers gig,” TOBiAS said.
“It’s a celebration of the emotional connection people have with this music. I’ve poured my heart into every detail - from the arrangements to the
atmosphere - because The Cure’s music deserves that level of respect.”
Opening the night is Noosa’s own rising star Jemzel —an electrifying talent who’s rapidly gaining momentum with 14,000 monthly Spotify lis-
A global jazz journey is coming to Noosa this month
Noosa Heads Jazz Club Inc invites audiences on an exhilarating musical voyage to celebrate the vibrant sounds of the Tropical Dance Sextet, showcasing their latest album, Chin, Chin. Embark on a journey through ballads, spirited rhythms, and fresh cross-cultural arrangements that span France, North America, and Spain.
The Sextet’s collective passion for Latin sounds and European flair promises an unforgettable af-
ternoon. Leading the group is vocalist Grace Rigby, whose bold interpretations and emotive stage presence have made her a standout performer with the UQ Big Band, the Braben Jenner Hot Five, and her ensemble, Grace Rigby and The Straight A’s. She is joined by carioca guitarist Eddie Gazani, a fine guitarist, singer, composer, and writer. Eddie is a master of the Brazilian/Italian musical crossgenre.
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Accordionist Kay Sullivan contributes her refined mastery of the Italian Scandalli and a deep affinity for choro, forró, bossa nova, and gypsy jazz. Italian-born trumpeter Roberto Fontana delivers warm, lyrical solos that have earned him high demand across Brisbane and South-East Queensland. Percussionist and vocalist Nico Iaia injects unpretentious energy with rhythms rooted in Southern Italy. Anchoring the ensemble is
musical director Peter Freeman on bass, whose inventive arrangements and dynamic low end underpin every performance. The Majestic Theatre at Pomona is one of the best live music venues, and it is perfect for an exciting afternoon of jazz on Thursday 25 September from 1-3.30pm. For tickets, please log in to Noosa Jazz Club’s website at noosajazzclub.com. Email info@noosajazzclub.com, or phone/text 0478 256 245.
teners and a string of standout releases turning heads across the Australian music scene. Prepare to be transported. Get your tickets now and be part of the magic.
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Local music sensation TOBiAS performing live. (Supplied)
TOBiAS is backed by a powerhouse ensemble of top-tier musicians.
Opening the night is Noosa’s own rising star Jemzel.
TAG’s record art show
By Jim Fagan
Expect a record 40 artists, 140 paintings and no limit to the imaginative style of the works on display!
That’s the excited report from Tinbeerwah Art Group committee members, Julie Dare and Mary Zouglakis, on TAG’s annual three-day art show which starts on Friday 19 September.
Using acrylic, oil, watercolour and pastel the show has attracted a wide range of styles, subjects and approaches, including realism and abstract.
The 60-member TAG paints in groups on Thursday and Friday mornings and is now in its 31st year.
“So many people are finding it a joy,” Julie said.
“We have very strong supportive environment. It’s about having fun and part of that fun is being creative.
“Our tutors this year are prominent local artists Pam Miller, Fiona Groom and Paulus Kooij. They provide practical guidance for newer artists in developing drawing and painting techniques and guide our more experienced artists to achieve more professional results.”
She said Sunshine Coast Bendigo Bank director Gerard O’Brien would open the art show.
“The Tewantin, Cooroy and Marcoola banks have held exhibitions for us and individual members and we just want to say thank you.”
And, as in previous years, five per cent of all paintings sold, raffle proceeds and all coin donations will be donated to Katie Rose Cottage Hospice in memory of TAG’s founder Gwen Blair who died at the hospice in 2013.
TAG Art Show, Tinbeerwah Hall, corner Sunrise and Noosa-Cooroy Rds, Tinbeerwa, Friday 19 September, 12 – 5pm, official opening 5.30pm. Saturday 9am to 4pm, Sunday 10am to 3.30pm.
TAG team from left, back row Mary Zouglakis, Julie Dare. Front, Pam Miller, Melva Girolami. (Supplied)
Dazzling quilters
By Jim Fagan
Apply the applique, the satin stitch, the bargello!
The quilters at Wallace House are preparing for their Quilts 2025 exhibition with a dazzling selection of quilts, cushions and wall hangings.
Twenty-eight members of Noosa Arts and Crafts Association are contributing some 50 works of art, some small, some large and, according to show coordinator, Lyn Midgley, have taken up to 12 months to create. “Visitors can expect a kaleidoscope of colours, patterns and fabrics. The quilts, cushion covers and wall hangings are each a unique arrangement of colourful, comforting fabric pieces expertly chosen to present the artistic originality and needlework skills of the creator,” Lyn said. “Our exhibition aims to spread the intrinsic love and warmth associated with cuddly fabrics.”
The “quilties” started as a group in1984, calling themselves Noosa Patchwork. They met in each other’s homes until 1993 when Noosa Council helped establish Noosa Arts and Crafts Association at Wallace House. They joined and became known as Wallace House Quilters where their examples of their art proudly hangs all year round on the walls. With the exception of Wallace House open days, a regional art gallery exhibition in Tewantin five years ago and a Bendigo Bank showing last year, they don’t often display their work to the public.
Quilts 2025: Official opening Friday 19 September at 6pm by Noosa Arts president Jan Bentley then Saturday and Sunday, 2021 September from 9am to 3pm, Wallace House, Wallace House Drive, Noosaville.
Heart of Gold celebrates
Guests gathered at the Australian Institute of CountryMusicintheMusicHallfortheannouncement for Gympie’s Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival 2025 on Friday 6 September.
While guests celebrated with a drink and nibbles for the new program, speeches from Councillor Warren McEwan and festival director Nicole Harper were given highlighting the special place this event holds for the Gympie community and the exciting new program that comes with it.
The first is the Go Gold Block Party which will be a free party filled with music, community, artisan stalls, open air cinema and more on Thursday 9 October from 5-8.30pm at the Grounds of Gympie Regional Gallery, via Nash and O’Connell Streets.
Then the Golder Opening Night Gala will be an evening of music, film, and food on Friday 10 October.
Then join local Americana duo Those Folk for the premiere of a film about their music and life on Saturday 11 October.
See the film then enjoy a chat with Lawrence and Clare before a special musical performance in Gympie Cinema from 2.20-3.45pm then after-
Then wrap up the festival with writer and
will host a guide to writing your own memoir on Sunday 12 October from 10am to 12pm.
Find out more about the festival and program at heartofgold.com.au/
wards join host Jenny Wynter for an evening of comedy and music, musical comedy from 6.308.15pm.
poet Sheryl Anderson
Fiona Herrington and Councillor Warren McEwan (Gabriel Laidler-Burns, 501970)
Denise, Pauline and Helen.
Mal Dodt and Rae Gate.
Councillor Allona Lahn and Elise.
Vegas shares the chair
When vice president, Sue Bolton-Wood, was asked to chair the August meeting of The Caloundra 86 Probus Club, her guide dog and faithful companion, Vegas, was right there beside her.
“I was matched with my beautiful black Labrador five years ago. We do everything together,“ Sue said.
“Vegas will be a special guest at The Tewantin Noosa Probus Club’s meeting on Tuesday 23 September,“ explained president, Joy Fenty.
“Vegas will be accompanied by Sue and also by Richard Langford, who is the Major Gifts Advisor for Guide Dogs Queensland.“
“I am passionate about informing the community of the wonderful work of the Guide Dogs. They start their working lives at the age of two and usually work until they are ten. It costs
about $50,000 to breed and train a guide dog. They are supplied to the visually impaired at no cost to them, so fund raising is a vital part of our work and crucial to our existence,“ Richard said.
“When Sue was matched with Vegas it changed her life forever..“
“In 2015, after contracting an autoimmune disease, I lost all vision in my left eye and retained about one per cent of very blurred vision in my right eye. My confidence was shattered and I was not dealing at all well with my loss of independence,” Sue said.
“Previously, I led a very busy life raising a family and working for 20 years as a receptionist for Greenslopes Private Hospital and later a chiropractor.
“The day I met Vegas, I knew my next adventure was about to begin. We travel together
by bus and train. We fly interstate and she just loves being out on the water. CityCats is her favourite mode of transport.
“I trust Vegas implicitly. If she is not happy with a situation, she sits in front of me so I cannot proceed.“
“If you would like to meet Vegas and hear more of Sue’s story, you will be most welcome. We meet in the Tewantin Noosa RSL at 10am for morning tea. The guest speakers will be introduced at 10.30am. There is a small charge of $6 to cover the cost of morning tea and other overheads,“ Joy said.
“We do ask that you phone Christine beforehand on 5442 7397, so that she can save you a seat.“
Lunch with locals: A light-hearted series in Noosa Junction
Noosa Junction’s vibrant heart will come alive on Friday 19 September as Beach Road Noosa presents Lunch with Locals, a new lighthearted luncheon series. Designed to spark connection, collaboration, meaningful conversations and celebrate community, Lunch with Locals brings people together in a relaxed setting, blending lifestyle, wellbeing, business, and personal growth in a way that is fresh, accessible, inspiring and uplifting.
Launch Topic: Smarter Living – Lifestyle Hacks explores practical strategies for thriving in today’s world, with an inspiring lineup of local guest speakers: Amanda Stevens – Consumer futurist, bestselling author, and dynamic keynote speaker; Deena Shanahan – Founder of Committed to Collect, expert in supermarket, travel, and lifestyle shopping strategies; Ali Pilling – Family wealth coach, owner of ePlants, and founder of the Money Savvy movement.
Guests will also be treated to entertainment by Chris Cobb, a soulful Sunshine Coast musician whose journey has taken him from local markets
to national recognition as a featured artist on The Voice Australia 2025.
The luncheon will feature a networking-style dining experience and inspiring keynote talks.
This inaugural event supports Waves of Kindness, a local Sunshine Coast charity making a real difference through programs such as the Breakfast Club for 11 schools, emergency relief for families in financial need, and their Care Centre offering advocacy and welfare services. As part of this initiative, attendees can also choose a “Pay It Forward” ticket option, gifting a special guest Waves of Kindness ticket to someone who might not otherwise be able to attend but would deeply benefit from the experience. Event curator Christine Mackay of Key Elements by Christine said through Lunch with Locals, her vision was “to provide a platform that not only brings people together but also shines a light on the voices, businesses, and charities that make our region so special.”
Tickets are $65 and available via Humanitix at shorturl.at/Z58sS
Sue Bolton-Wood with Vegas. (Supplied)
Talented musician Chris Cobb.
Talking Sport
Ron Lane
The world of Shotokan Karate
By Ron Lane
Martial Arts
Recent updates from the Shotokan Karate, indicate that both local and international competition is underway, demonstrating high standards of participation and engagement, across all arenas.
From Karate Noosa Head Coach Bryan Dukas, Black Belt 6th Dan he brings us up to date in both areas. On the 13 September a local tournament, the main aim of which will be the development of all students, will be held at the Noosaville State School, 75 Beckman’s Rd. In past years, this tournament has achieved considerable success, and once again it is open to members of other clubs.
On 25 September, nine competitors will depart for Japan to participate in the 17th World Shotokan Karate-do Championships, the most prestigious event of the year. The event will take place in Tokyo, where Noosa will have nine competitors. Additionally, three members will be graded: two for 4th Dan and one for 1st Dan. Add to this Noosa’s head coach, sensei Bryan Dukas and Kimberley Bateman will be defending their veteran World Titles.
To receive up-gradings and medals for competition in Japan, (which is the centre of World Shotokan Karate,) is indeed the highest honour of all, and is something, that we in Noosa, as a sport loving community, should take pride-we wish them well. For this event Noosa will not be taking new members.
Bryan Dukas stated that the club teaches students key values: honesty, respect, patience, self-confidence, and above all the indomitable spirit. Next week we take a more in-depth look at this martial art that has now spreading throughout the world. For those seeking more information please email: info@karatenoosa.com or visit website, karatenoosa.com Jiu-Jitsu.
On 14 September at 9am at the Caloundra Indoor Stadium, approximately 600 competitors will gather to contest the Sunshine Coast Open Championships. Nooses Caza club will be represented by 15 kids and 10 adult competitors. This will be the 3rd of 4 major tournaments in Caloundra this year and gives a good indication as to the growth of the sport on the Sunshine Coast and immediate areas. For the Noosa Caza club they have consistently been winning the kids division: add to these the men’s often return home with medals.
Rugby League.
Last weekend saw the end of a long season for the Noosa Pirates with two junior international teams playing Grand Finals, down at Stanley River on Saturday. For the undefeated U13 girls they kicked off the day facing the Coolum Colts for the
title: the game started with a try in the very first minute to the Pirates and from then on, the girls never looked back.
The final score said it all for the girls with a 44-4 win to finish off a perfect year. Now they are looking forward to next season with almost the same team moving to the U14/15 Division. Next came our heart attack kids, the U17 boys who took on the Caloundra Sharks. For most of the boys it would be their last game as juniors as they are ready to move up to the U19’s division next season.
After splitting the regular season with a win to each, the Pirates and the Sharks, it was shaping up for a classic Grand Final. Unfortunately for our boys they couldn’t pull off that one last win. Although they gave it their all, Caloundra came out flying and took control right from the very start and finished with a 38-0 win. However, the club should be proud of them as in their last two games they came from behind to pull off big wins: thus, taking them into the final. But Saturday was not to be a day of joy for the Pirates.
However, despite this, the 2025 season for Pirates has many good things to celebrate. Pirates finished with eight teams into the finals, a solid Senior program, that is continuing to make sure that we have top teams in all senior divisions.
The junior program is rapidly expanding, with record participation—especially among girls— making it one of the most competitive football competitions for girls. The future is looking very bright for the Mighty Noosa Pirates, and we are already looking forward to the pre-season training. This starts in early 2026, and the countdown has begun.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all Pirate supporters and sponsors for their unwavering commitment. We especially acknowledge the dedicated individuals behind the scenes, who show unwavering loyalty and reliability. But perhaps the biggest thank you of all should go to that man for all seasons: the windy days, the cold days, and worst of all the wet ones. And this is of course the gate man. Life Member Greg Furner-Ever Faithful.
Water polo coming up
Sunshine Coast Water Polo is making a splash this September, with local clubs joining in the celebration of National Water Polo Day on Saturday 13 September. In partnership with Noosa Today, the community is invited to get involved in one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most exciting sports by attending Come and Try Days at Sunshine Coast water polo clubs. Children and adults of all abilities are encouraged to dive in, give the sport a go, and experience the thrill of the game first- hand.
“Water polo is about fitness, fun, and friendships. It’s a sport that anyone can enjoy, and National Water Polo Day is the perfect chance to jump in and be part of it. We have some of the best water polo coaches in Australia located on the Sunshine Coast nurturing athletes of all ages towards Brisbane Olympic history,” said Andy Muller, President of Sunshine Coast Water Polo.
This campaign is part of a broader national push as Water Polo Australia recently unveiled its 2024–2032 High Performance Strategy, which lays a clear pathway toward Brisbane 2032. This ambitious vision includes enhancing performance systems, fostering athlete development, and building world-class programs to support the Ord Minnett Aussie Sharks and Aussie Stingers, aiming for podium performances and sustainable success in the upcoming Olympic cycles on the green and gold runway to Brisbane Olympics 2032.
As part of the celebrations, Sunshine Coast Water Polo is also calling on the community and local businesses to get behind the sport through sponsorship opportunities, helping Sunshine Coast clubs grow, support junior athletes, and increase access to this dynamic game. Join after your work or school day and unwind in the water learning the skills of water polo with some of Australia’s best coaches located here on the Sunshine Coast.
- Come And Try Details (for competent swimmers only): Wednesday 10 September – 4:30pm-6:30pm
St Andrews Aquatic Centre (All Ages Free Event)
- Friday 12 September – 5pm-7pm
Mountain Creek High Aquatic Centre (All Ages Free Event)
- Sunday 14 September – 12pm-1:30pm
Nambour Aquatic Centre (18yrs & Under Free Event + BBQ)
Karate Noosa Head Coach Bryan Dukas, Black Belt 6th Dan will be defending his world title in Japan.
Sunshine Coast Water Polo is making a splash this September. (Supplied)
Champions crowned
After three days of competition, the Noosa RSL Open has wrapped up in style, delivering high-quality tennis across three days and a vibrant atmosphere.
A total of 160 matches were contested across the weekend, with players travelling from across Australia to compete for a share of the $5000 prize pool.
In the Men’s Singles Final, top seed Calum Puttergill lived up to his billing, showcasing his class and consistency to claim the title. On the women’s side, Lala Fannin emerged as the Women’s Singles Champion, displaying grit and talent to take home the trophy.
The event also highlighted the strength of competitive tennis in the region, with a wide mix emerging and established players testing themselves against strong fields.
Tournament director Pete Taylor said the success of the weekend was a credit to the players, volunteers and the Noosa RSL for backing the event.
“The Noosa RSL Open was a fantastic showcase of tennis at the elite level. To host 160 matches in just three days, with players from all over the country, really shows the demand we have for competitors to come and play these events in Noosa”
The Noosa RSL Open is set to return in 2026, promising even more opportunities for players and a bigger festival of tennis for the Noosa community.
Noosa Lions end on a high
By Alasdair Scott
“Three out of four ain’t bad,” was the proud verdict from Noosa Lions technical director Matt Digwood after a memorable day of grand final action at Sunshine Coast Stadium on 6 September.
The club walked away with three premiership trophies thanks to the Under 11 girls, the Under 15 boys, and the Under 23 men – while the gallant Under 12/13 girls (Div 2) went down by the narrowest of margins, 1–0.
It was a day to remember for players, coaches, and supporters alike.
The Under 11 girls, playing in the Under 12/13 girls Division 3, set the tone early with a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory over Grammar. To cap off a golden afternoon for the youngsters, coach Nikki Holland was recognised with the Sunshine Coast Female Coach of the Year Award, a proud moment for both her and the club.
The Under 15 boys, coached by Sunny Law, faced a tough battle with Coolum. After saving a controversial penalty in the first half and reduced to 10 men in the second half, the Lions had to dig deep and show real character.
With penalties looming, the young side produced a moment of magic to snatch victory at the end of extra- time and secure the double, finishing the season as both minor and major premiers.
For the Under 23 men, it was a case of “third time lucky.”
Having been crowned minor premiers for
the past two years but falling short on grand final day, this time the Lions made sure the trophy came home.
Coaches Phil Oyston, Craig Thompson and Michael Cookman utilised the wing backs, Jacob Abbott and Jackson Schulz, to great effect out wide and rotated their substitutions to keep the pressure on Woombye.
With the Noosa supporters in full voice, O’Halloran sealed the win in style, rifling home from the edge of the box in the 86th minute.
The final whistle sparked jubilant celebrations as players and fans joined together on the touchline, singing the team song in unison.
The 4–1 victory was a fitting finale to a dominant display – and a well-deserved reward for a squad that had worked tirelessly all season.
Cricket starts with a bang
By Samadhi Baker
The Tewantin Noosa cricket season is almost here, and we’re looking forward to seeing players, new and returning, back on the field.
Training has already started but it certainly isn’t too late to come give it a try. If you are interested, come down and try it out. If you want to register head to Playcricket.com and register for Tewantin-Noosa.
There is a Come & Try sessions for women and girls on Wednesday 10 September. The session is open to all ages and experience levels. No gear needed - just wear comfortable clothes and runners.
U13s crowned winter premiers
Our U13s took on UQ Saints in the Ware-
house Division 1 North final at Marchant Park. Sent in on a soft pitch, there was plenty of pressure early and after a few early wickets the score was 3/18. Steady contributions from Ben, Ansh, Elijah, Dex, and a late push from Mitch and West helped post a fighting 149. Competitive but our lads will have to bowl well. With the ball, the U13s started stronglyMitch and Archie set the tone, and tight spells from Ansh, Jacky, and Westy had UQ 0/24 after 17 overs. Key wickets to Elijah and Dex before drinks shifted the momentum.
UQ recovered to 3/77 but consistent pressure from Ben, Hammo, and Brax kept things tight. Dex (4/11) and Zacky closed it out with UQ needing five more runs — final wicket fell in the 56th over.
Colts roar into prelim
By Julian Pitts
The Rococos Noosa Tigers Colts have it themselves into a QAFL Prrliminary Final after a tough grinding victory over a gallant Wilston Grange at Aspley last Saturday. The Tigers trailed at the main break after what was a very error riddled first half and after a good old fashioned spray from coach Greg Brain the intensity surrounding the Noosa boys lifted immensely. The move of star onballer Jai Mure to the forward line was a master stroke as the explosive play maker bamboozled his opponents booting three second half goals to be the match winner. Smooth moving playmaker Archie Shannon was a constant throughout the entire contest with his silky skills and elusive run whilst the hard working Foxx La Monica continues to do the team thing and play his role to the letter.
Riley Mackay was dangerous whenever he touched the footy whilst co skipper Will Cooke was a tower across half back the entire day.
‘Juice’ Delaney Taylor was brave and blocking throughout whilst the second half of Wispa Brain was Harris Andrews-like as the 16 year old showed the poise and tempo levels of a much more experienced campaigner.
All in all a wonderful win for this very impressive group of young men who now face Morningside at Redlands this Saturday from 11.30 am. Very exciting times!
Bar is open this Thursday from 4.30pm as the Tiger faithful watch the colts go through their paces before the big game.
Game will be live streamed through our ‘Tiger TV’ facebook page with commentary for those that can’t get to Redlands.
Go Tigers
Noosa RSL Open champions Calum Puttergill and Lala Fannin. (Supplied)
Watching the WSL finals in a crowded G’s Boathouse in Huntington Beach where the locals were shouting themselves hoarse at every wave made by Caz Marks and Griffin Colapinto, it was hard not to feel a tad defensively nationalistic.
After all, we had our Molly Picklum in the yellow jersey as top seed and needing only one or two heat wins to take the title (don’t ask, it’s complicated), and gutsy Jack Robinson coming in at fifth seed and needing to surf brilliantly all day to get across the line, which we know he can do, and Steph’s already done it. So, ‘go Aussies’, your columnist murmured, not wishing to disturb the patrons. Okay, Griff is true blue San Clemente and it’s also Caz’s adopted home, but it’s all part of Orange County, and to be honest, the HB crew don’t need much provocation to boozy belligerence.
In any case, I had my favourite local, Peter Townend at my side, and although the ’76 world champ has lived in California for more than 40 years, he still roots for the Sharks, the Magpies and any Aussie with a shot at the WSL world title. So there we sat, back to back for security, Coronas in hand (his a Zero, I might add), and let the games begin!
As the first of the women’s got underway, later than scheduled because of the wait for the arriving swell, I couldn’t help but feel that this was my perfect Cloudbreak, big enough to challenge, small enough not to hurt. Which is another way of saying it was way too small to decide a world title or two, but I would have loved to be out there. As the day progressed, maybe not so much, and by the grand finals, it was pumping.
First heat of the women’s title match, Caz Marks, 2023 world champ and feeling at home on herforehandandunderthetutelageofLukeEgan, who has won big events at most of the world’s best lefthanders, including this one, looked in charge from the first exchange. Under the rules, Pickles wins the first set, she’s the champ, loses and she gets another chance. She loses.
Maybe this plays into Molly’s game plan all season long, when you’re in trouble, just go for it. And she does, equalising in the second with clean, concise carves to go excellent once with a perfectly timed barrel and close for a backup.
Evens. The decider is all Pickles. Double excellent and she’s the new champ.
The men’s progression is much more complex, yet in some ways similar. Perhaps Australia’s greatest surfer on the world stage at the moment, not with the grace of Ethan Ewing but more adaptable, Jack Robinson does virtually nothing that can knock Italo Ferreira off balance, and loses with a single digit total. New start next year for the zen master.
2019 champion Italo Ferreira gets taken down by a rampaging Griff Colapinto, who then meets #2 seed Jordy Smith, a tour veteran who has had a brilliant season and is a sentimental favourite to take a title before bowing out. Not to be. Griff is on fire. (At the Boathouse the crowd is going wild.)
Patriotism and sentimentality aside, it is hard to deny that Brazil’s speed machine style master Yago Dora has been the most worthy competitor of 2025. Griff, in my opinion, number two.
First set goes to the wire but it’s really all over halfway through. Griff reaches deep and pulls out some incredible moves, but no one is going to beat Yago on this, his day of days.
And so we say farewell to the seriously flawed play-off finals series after a handful of years at Lower Trestles and now the experiment of Fiji. If Cloudbreak had been maxing out, it would have been a very different contest, but producing the same result. The advantage of being top seed and coming in fresh when it counts would have been amplified while a lower seed (like Italo or Caz) fighting their way up would have had to contend with exhausting reef encounters and sets on the head.
For all that I thought it was an intriguing day’s surfing (albeit a rowdy one from my bar stool) but I’m very happy to see the WSL revert to the time-honoured and much fairer first past the post system next year.
And now, with a few days left in California, I’m off to Malibu to try to get through a heat or two in the codgers’ event at the MSA Longboard Classic. Wish me luck, I fear I’m going to need it. And I’ll report on this momentous event in this space next week.
Pickles is the first Australian women’s world champ since Steph in ‘22. (WSL)
PT and me getting excited in G’s Boathouse. (PT selfie)
Precision surfing from men’s champ Yago Dora. (WSL)
Jack Robbo pushing hard but not hard enough. (WSL)
Jordy Smith’s expression says it all. Will he get another chance? (WSL)
Future world champ Griffin Colapinto. (WSL) Griff barrel hunting. (WSL)
Molly takes cover. (WSL)
PROPERTY
AT THE HEART OF THE MATTER
PROPERTY MATTERS
PROPERTIES above Noosa Junction are well sought due to their proximity to the buzz of the shopping precinct and of the outlook.
At times these views sweep from Coolum Beach in the south and across Lake Weyba to the Noosa River system. In the distance there can be glimpses of Mt Ninderry, Cooroy Mountain and Mt Tinbeerwah.
While it is the elevation that proves to be a drawcard, it is not always possible to find a level block.
However, Adam Offermann and Nic Hunter at Tom Offermann Real Estate have a threebedroom, three-bathroom, three-car house with pool going to auction this month that is on a level, useable 1050sq m.
The house, at 50 Nairana Rest, Noosa Heads, is listed for auction at 4pm Saturday, 20 September.
On the doorstep of the Noosa National Park and walking distance to Hastings Street and Noosa Heads Main Beach, this house comes with elevated views of the Noosa River, two living areas, a swimming pool, and the opportunity to renovate or rebuild in time.
The main living area on the top level offers a sense of spaciousness with high ceilings, plenty of natural light, timber flooring and an openplan design.
From the living and dining area, head out to the wrap-around terrace that overlooks the pool to one side of the home, and the Noosa River to the other.
“There have been a lot of people through already,’’ Adam said.
“The appeal is the size of the block, the fact it is level, and the outlook. There are not many that size in the area.’’
Early interest has been from locals who know what is on offer, and the potential.
The expansive main bedroom is upstairs and comes with sensational views, twin walk-in robes, and a private ensuite.
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom, three-car house with pool at 50 Nairana Rest, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 20 September, at 4pm. (500743)
A second bedroom and bathroom complete the top level, while a further two bedrooms and bathroom are downstairs. There is also a second living area with a bar that flows out onto the covered terrace and pool area.
Adam reports that the four-bedroom, twobathroom house with pool at 2 Landrail St, Peregian Beach, has attracted post-auction interest and a list price of $3.7m.
A generational beachside house, it is in a sought-after area and on an elevated corner block. The house is private and offers coastal views as well as sea breezes, from the top level.
EVERYTHING YOU COULD NEED
Tom Offermann Real Estate’s Peter Peter TeWhata has had a good deal of success in the Elysium estate at Noosa Heads with the threebedroom, two-bathroom house at 11 Smoke Bush Dve selling prior to auction at the first open for inspection last month.
Similarly, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 20 White Beech Rd sold at auction before that at $2.63m.
On Saturday, 20 September, Peter takes the four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house at 2 Smoke Bush Dve to auction at 3pm.
“It’s a beautiful home,’’ Peter said, “on 822sq m it is one of the larger sites.
“This has all you need - beautifully presented and well maintained, on one level and having off-street parking.’’
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom, three-car house with pool at 50 Nairana Rest, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 20 September, at 4pm. (500743)
Initial interest has been from New Zealand, Melbourne and locals within the 4566 and 4567 postcodes.
Included are those downsizing from acreage properties and larger houses, as well as those looking for a family home.
On offer is a blend of open-plan design and alfresco elegance, with over-sized stacker doors peeling back to make the most of Noosa’s yearround sunshine.
Cool, clean wooden flooring is offset by a designer kitchen complete with over-sized butler’s pantry, waterfall benchtops, high-end appliances, and thoughtful finishes.
The guest suite, with its own ensuite, offers a private haven for visitors, while ducted airconditioning, solar power, and ample parking elevate the home’s comfort and practicality.
The two-car garage comes with epoxy flooring and ample storage, while the property is fully fenced.
Coming to the market in early October is a beautifully-built house on 2ha at Doonan.
It comes with granny flat and guest house, as well as a lake with jetty to moor the dinghy.
OPTIONS IN NOOSAVILLE
Nathan Howie Howie and Jack Newton at Noosa Estate Agents have listed a number of properties in Noosaville that offer buyers a variety of choice.
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 46 Shorehaven Ave goes to
three-bathroom,
auction Saturday, 20 September, at 11am. Then at 12pm on the same day they will present the four-bedroom, three-bathroom, townhouse with pool at 2/49 Bluefin Ct to the market.
The Shorehaven property comprises a single-level home ready to move straight into and which offers an entry into the Noosa Waters precinct.
Neat and affordable, there were good numbers through on the first week of the campaign, Nathan said.
And the interest has been from anywhere from Brisbane and to the north.
The appeal has been the spacious living and the way it opens to the outdoor pool area, Nathan said, where it catches the morning sun.
There is also gate access to the yard for a boat or caravan.
The house features light-filled interiors, terrazzo-look tiles, plantation shutters and expansive open-plan layout with multiple living zones as well as a wide terrace. The kitchen features stone benchtops, an island breakfast bar, and quality appliances.
A king-size main bedroom suite enjoys bay windows with views over the pool, a walk-in robe, and a private ensuite.
Two additional bedrooms come with builtins, while the office has its own entrance and storage.
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A three-bedroom,
three-car house with pool at 50 Nairana Rest, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 20 September, at 4pm. (500743)
A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car waterfront house with pool, jetty, at 157 Shorehaven Dve, Noosaville, has sold for $8.2m. (500739)
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house at 2 Smoke Bush Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 20 September, at 3pm. (497584)
TIMELESS ELEGANCE
The townhouse at 2/49 Bluefin Ct is a duplex and offers privacy as well as proximity to shopping, the Noosa River and Gympie Tce precinct.
Bluefin is always highly sought and with this property the back yard orientation is the key, Nathan Howie said.
“It is private, there is plenty of natural light and you are away from the traffic.
“This is one of few duplexes in the area without an adjoining wall.’’
The property has been refurbished and comes with solar power.
Most interest has been from owneroccupiers, downsizing from bigger properties in the area and from the hinterland.
A soaring double-height entry and polished timber floors set the tone, while plantation shutters and ducted air-conditioning add yearround comfort.
Designed for flexibility, the floorplan includes two main bedroom suites - one on each level, making it ideal for multi-generational living or guest privacy.
The ground floor features open-plan living, with a bedroom and a two-way bathroom, a curved island kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a paved entertaining area overlooking the pool and gardens. Upstairs, a second main bedroom opens to a large private balcony and a spacious ensuite. The two additional bedrooms share a full bathroom with a laundry chute.
Additional features include secure, gated entry and fully-fenced, low-maintenance surrounds.
STREET RECORD SALE
Amanda Baldwin at Richardson and Wrench Noosa has secured a street record for
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house at 2 Smoke Bush Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 20 September, at 3pm. (497584)
Shorehaven Dve at Noosa Waters, and within 48 hours of listing.
The renovated Paul Clout home at 157 Shorehaven Dve has sold fully furnished for $8.2m, a street record for a single block.
The interstate buyers had inspected six other properties before Amanda showed them through the five-bedroom waterfront house with pool and jetty..
They wanted a quality property but also privacy.
Overall, it is the sixth-highest sale for a single block in the estate, Amanda said.
“With a property of this calibre, I knew we had the buyer and was not going to auction. It was so special.
“Having hand-selected the private preview buyers we had an offer within two hours.
“Noosa Waters is fast becoming the most sought-after waterfront in town.
“The homes don’t command the same prices as Sunshine Beach and Noosa Sound but The Waters gives value for money and privacy.
“This property was impeccably renovated by Luxify Designs and has really elevated the bar. Both my vendors and buyers are ecstatic about this outcome.’’
Meanwhile a four-bedroom, two-bathrooms, two-car house with pool at 6 Jasmin Ct, Marcus Beach, is creating interest.
“It’s a stunning home,’’ Amanda said, “an award-winning home with coastal views.
“People are being drawn to it.
FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS
FRIDAY, 12 September
Noosa Heads
• 211/1 Alba Close: 3bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 12pm, Erica Newton 0410 603 519
Tom Offermann Real Estate
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house at 2 Smoke Bush Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 20 September, at 3pm. (497584)
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car villa with pool at 2/49 Bluefin Ct, Noosaville, goes to auction Saturday, 20 September, at 12pm. (500739)
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 46 Shorehaven Ave, Noosaville, goes to auction Saturday, 20 September, at 11am. (500739)
IdeallypositionedonthedoorstepoftheNoosa National ParkandjustashortwalkfromNoosaJunction, HastingsStreetandNoosaHeadsMainBeach,this substantialpropertyset on1,050m2isan exceptional findwithelevatedviewsoftheNoosaRiver,two living areas, aswimmingpool,and aseamlessconnection to its stunningnaturalsurroundings.Asyouenterintothe mainlivingareaonthetoplevel, youwillimmediately
beimpressedwitha feelingofspaciousnesswithhigh ceilings,oodlesofnaturallight,timber flooringand anopenplandesign. Fromthelivinganddiningarea, youcanheadouttothewraparound terracewhich overlooksthepool to onesideofthehome,andthe NoosaRiver to theother.
DO you yearn for waves of euphoria, that moment of waking each day to the sight of Coral Sea’s deep sapphire blue, sound of whitecaps rolling onto the beach, feeling of squeaky white sand between your toes in a minute or two, surfing the ultimate breaks, and walking the water’s edge with kids and dogs?
Imagine you can reach for the stars, that’s 5-stars of course in a sparkling absolutely new modernist beach house, and with travertine, tactile micro-cement renders and pale oak timbers used extensively, it shrieks barefoot luxury, whichever way you turn.
There’s a sense of mystique looking from the street, however open the entry gate, push aside the massive glass door into the lofty foyer, admire the fluted American oak curved walls and decide on the lift or the stairs to the ground floor.
Be instantly besotted by this brilliant albeit serendipitous find which draws on its strength of character, like a confident embrace. Check out the lofty banks of louvres and disappearing doors the width of the residence’s east side inviting salty breezes. Sunlight splices through and shadow dances across endless travertine, in the capacious living and dining spaces where a center piece is a gas fireplace with custom stone base and corner window seating.
Another wall of disappearing doors spills seamlessly out to the expansive north-facing undercover terrace, as well as the luminescent pool - a perfect spot to catch sea views from too.
Cleverly designed by award-winning Reitsma & Associates and GTO Building, the residence was a category winner in the latest HIA Master Builders Sunshine Coast Housing & Construction Award, undoubtedly for design and construction, privacy, minimal maintenance, considered living and accommodation spaces, and naturally the serious entertainer whatever the season or reason.
Hear the waves from almost everywhere including the kitchen. The custom galley design incorporates travertine-topped fluted oak and white cabinetry including a lengthy island breakfast bar and over-generous walk-in pantry. When it comes to appliances only the latest, with Liebherr wine fridge and integrated fridge/ freezer, while Miele’s stamp is on the 5-hob gas cooktop, two ovens and two integrated dishwashers.
Bedrooms and bathrooms are all next level in every way. The lavish premier suite retreat on the upper level with feature wall of fluted oak, has wispy linen sheers, banks of louvres and wide panes, overlooks the pool and captures the sound and sight of the Coral Sea. There’s a
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fashionista-style dressing room and walk-in robe and the sizeable luxe travertine ensuite with large coffered skylight, has a separate toilet and shower, and includes custom travertine double basin-topped cabinetry, finger-tiled wall and large mirrors. A free-standing oval bath suggests soaking away the blues whilst admiring the sea view. In the mezzanine area is a dedicated study space.
On the mid floor are three bedrooms with built-in robes. One has a generous ensuite, there’s a powder room also a bathroom including custom travertine single basin-topped cabinetry and walk-in drencher shower, all similarly styled. A leisure/lounge or media space overlooks the pool and terrace.
Close by is a fully equipped laundry with travertine-topped bench and sea glimpses a shute from the upstairs bedrooms and easy access to a drying area.
When it comes to technology and security expect a camera, intercom and keyless security system plus a Sungrow 10kW 3-phase hybrid inverter/charger on the lower level beside the two car garage with abundant storage for all the beach toys.
“The prized location is undeniable, and this seaside masterpiece is the true essence of modern living,” comments Tom Offermann Real Estate marketing agent Tracy Russell. “Its overall character is naturally charming, permeable, translucent yet transparent, and vertical design elements echo its surrounds with an immediate connection from indoors to out.
“Swap the alarm for the sound of waves breaking on shore and walk directly 70-metres to the sand, the famous Pitta Street surf break and four-footers paradise. Alternatively take a leisurely 1.5kms stroll along the pristine beach to the trendy Peregian Village Square for coffee. This location simply has it all. And more in spades.”
Address: 19 Shearwater Street, PEREGIAN BEACH
Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage, pool Price: $8.25M
Inspect: Saturday and Wednesday, 1.00pm-1.30pm
Contact: Tracy Russell 0413 319 878, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE
HOME FOCUS
THE HOME ON THE HILL; FINEST OF ACREAGE
SPRAWLING over 27 acres of luscious rainforest and wide open fields, this home is as much a part of the region as the land it resides upon, a true statement piece the Noosa hinterland.
Rising gently from the hillside, the liquid ambers trace your steps upwards as the homestead, affectionately known by locals as “The Home on The Hill, reveals itself with a warm and vibrant presence. Its wide wraparound verandahs extend like open arms inviting you to stay and take in the beautiful northern sun, rolling hills and vast spaces here in your own slice of acreage paradise. Is this the homestead dream come true?
Once inside, the interiors balance timeless character and modern comfort with expert precision. Timber tones and VJ wainscotting establish warmth and rhythm, the pressed metal feature wall and art deco lighting nod to craftsmanship of years gone by, while playful tropicana decor brings colour and vibrancy. Modern amenities include the rejuvenated bathrooms, ducted air conditioning, 13.26 kW of solar and even an EV charger ensuring every convenience of contemporary living is met without compromising on vintage charm.
• 27.7 acres of vast paddocks and luscious rainforest
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• 2 minutes to beautiful Eumundi town
• Less than 15 minutes to world famous Noosa River dining
• 13.26 kW solar power, 14.2kWh battery, 11kW Tesla wall charger
• Large barn for entertaining with equally as impressive storage
• Charming Queenslander with exquisite fretwork highlights
• Northern aspect bathed in natural light with
wraparound verandah
Whether it be in the eclectic barn or within the home itself, the property allows you to experience the many aspects of life that hinterland living provides. It could be enjoying the morning coffee on the front verandah while the kids play on the lawn, afternoon entertaining on the elevated western deck as the sun sets over the hills or even a relaxing conversation under stars, around the warmth of
Contact: Beau Lamshed 0402 699 303, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE
A PRIVATE HINTERLAND ESTATE
SET along one of Tinbeerwah’s most exclusive, tightly held streets, this remarkable lifestyle property spans 2.5 acres of lush, tropical beauty. Surrounded by prestigious homes and just a short drive from the beaches of Noosa, it offers the ultimate blend of privacy, luxury, and laidback living.
Framed by lush gardens and surrounded by other high-end homes, this residence feels more like a boutique resort than a family home. At its heart is a showstopping kitchen, complete with stone benchtops, premium appliances, and a full butler’s pantry, purpose-built for hosting, feasting, and gathering. The expansive openplan living and dining zone spills out to a grand undercover alfresco with a built-in BBQ kitchen, where you can entertain by the horizon-edge pool, soak in the heated spa, or shoot hoops on your private basketball court.
Inside, the lifestyle continues. A bar and games lounge, a dedicated theatre, and a music room ensure there’s a space for every mood and moment, whether it’s a quiet evening in or a lively night with friends. The accommodation wing offers three generous bedrooms, each with built-ins and ceiling fans. The master suite is a
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sanctuary in itself, with dual walk-in robes and a private ensuite. Positioned beside the garage, a flexible additional bedroom includes its own kitchenette and bathroom, ideal as a teenager’s retreat, private studio or home office. Zoned ducted air-conditioning, a full security system adds everyday comfort and peace of mind
Tucked away with its own separate laneway
entry, a self-contained guest cottage delivers added lifestyle flexibility or income potential, with the ability to rent for approximately $500 per week. Outside, the land is picturesque, usable, and well-equipped. You’ll find a series of sheds including a 9m x 9m Colourbond shed with high-clearance roller doors for your boat, caravan or toys, along with an additional 6m x
a fire with friends by the barn. Life is meant to be lived easy here at The Home on The Hill. This is a property designed to be cherished, celebrated and remembered. Its scale offers freedom, its natural beauty offers serenity, and its presence connects deeply with the essence of Noosa itself. Though not approved, there is further space downstairs to enjoy. The land is vast and beautiful, rugged and refined and summarised with its own waterfall hidden in the hillside. It is the kind of holding that rarely comes to market, one that captures both heart and imagination and it’s one that could be completely and utterly yours to call home.
6m shed and a carport for the cottage. Ample rainwater storage and scattered bore water provide reliable supply, while a fire pit creates the perfect spot for cool hinterland nights beneath the stars.
Peaceful, private and beautifully designed, this is more than a home, it’s a lifestyle. A sanctuary to retreat, entertain and enjoy, nestled in nature and within easy reach of everything Noosa has to offer. Can’t make the open home? Get in touch and we’ll arrange a private inspection for you.
Contact: Nathan Howie & Jack Newton 0414 424 333, NOOSA ESTATE AGENTS
203/61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS
2 3.5 3
SUIT BUYERS FROM $3M
Discover an elegant golf-course residence offering privacy, luxury and a seamless move-in opportunity – available fully furnished.
Perched on a slightly elevated 473m² allotment at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in The Point, this timeless home enjoys approx. 15m of frontage along the 15th fairway of Noosa Springs’ championship course. Wake up to panoramic fairway views from both lower and upper-level master suites, or entertain on the sun-filled patio framed by manicured gardens.
Inside, soaring ceilings, expansive windows and a clever airy design capture natural light and cooling breezes. The near-new gourmet kitchen features Caesarstone benchtops, large island with breakfast bar, and premium Miele appliances including dual ovens and induction cooktop.
A flexible layout includes:
• Ground-floor master with ensuite & WIR
• Separate guest studio with ensuite
• Secondary upstairs master with ensuite & WIR
• Study/TV room or optional 4th bedroom
Additional highlights: double garage plus golf-cart space, internal buggy access to clubhouse facilities (tennis, gym, day spa, dining), and just 10 minutes to Hastings Street.
Experience low-maintenance luxury and a coveted Noosa lifestyle.
OPEN SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 10.45-11.15AM
MARCUS DOLBY 0415 558 656 WWW.PPGNOOSA.COM.AU
SHOREHAVEN DR, NOOSA WATERS
Sian Preston brings a wealth of experience in business, marketing, and property to her role at Hinternoosa, along with a lifelong passion for real estate. After 17 years in the USA, she returned to Australia and quickly embraced the Noosa Hinterland lifestyle she now proudly calls home.
Known for her approachable nature, strong communication, and commitment to her clients, Sian combines her personal history of property investing with a driven, caring approach. She is passionate about guiding buyers and sellers with honesty, professionalism, and support every step of the way.
Mario Catalano 0400613879 mario@hinternoosa.com.au
TheAustralianPropertyPendulum:
BuyersandSellers-
EnteraNewPhaseofOpportunity
Noosa Hinterland buyer demand is up - open homes have jumped 64%, and one property sold $102K over asking after just two inspections.Opportunity is knocking.
SAVOUR spectacular sunsets and breathtaking 180° panoramic views encompassing ocean, iconic hinterland mountains and national park from the huge elevated rear deck of this charming well-designed residence.
The two-level residence sits on a lowmaintenance generous sized 716m2 block, covering approximately 251 square metres. The generous home comprises formal entry with soaring double storey void, four bedrooms, three bathrooms (two fully tiled), modern kitchen, separate living areas including rumpus with sink, office, covered deck on upper level plus under-deck entertaining on ground level, separate laundry with external access to private sunny drying courtyard, and tandem lock-up garage with workshop/storage.
Impeccably presented and meticulously maintained by long-term owners, the home’s features include raked ceilings on upper level, hardwood flooring and fireplace in formal lounge, stone benches in kitchen, gas cooktop, soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, 3 x split system air-conditioning, ceiling fans, under-stair storage, and huge inground pool.
The well-designed floor plan facilitates
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excellent separation and includes versatile options that could extend to guest accommodation, intergenerational living or teenager’s retreat with its own external entry on the ground floor of the western side of
the home.
Established, low-maintenance gardens frame the home, with a majestic poinciana tree in the front garden, absolutely resplendent when in bloom, gorgeous blue fan palms poolside, and a high wall of lilly pillies at the rear infusing lashings of green as well as maximising privacy.
Located at the northern end of the Sunshine Beach just 300-metres to scenic walking trails through Noosa National Park, also walking distance to the village, surf club, patrolled swimming, off-leash dog beach, local schools, sporting/leisure facilities including aquatic centre. Noosa Junction’s boutique shopping, dining and cinemas are just a 20-minute walk.
Tightly held since 2008, the property is vacant and turnkey ready to move straight into, live and love. There will be nothing better than relaxing alfresco with a few drinks any time of the day or evening, admiring the stunning vista that never fails to impress. Summer is on the way and you can keep cool in the pool, swim in the sea and embrace a desirable Noosa lifestyle that many can only dream of.
Stock is tight in Sunshine Beach and
demand is high; if you have any interest in 21 Oceania Crescent, act with haste, time is of the essence.
• Well-designed, immaculately presented, family-friendly home on 716m2
• Sweeping 180° panoramic views encompassing ocean, national park & hinterland mountains
• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 separate living areas, office with built-in cabinetry
• Modern kitchen with stone benches, soft close cabinetry and gas cooktop
• Floor plan can facilitate intergenerational living or guest accommodation
• Huge elevated rear timber deck showcasing the stunning vista in all its glory
AUCTION ONSITE13/9/25 AT 1PM INSPECT Fri12Sept 12-12:45pm Sat13Sept 12:30 -1pm
AGENT CaitlynMcConnell M:0417637697
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DISCOVER the historic character of “Yellow Creek Cottage” and its ultimate sustainable living on offer. This beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, set on 6.2 acres in the peaceful surrounds of Wolvi is just a short drive from Gympie and the Noosa Hinterland.
Originally built in the 1920s, this charming 105-year-old residence features striking 3-metre-high ceilings in the original section of the home and timber floors made from Northern Rivers hardwoods giving the perfect combination of traditional warmth and modern comfort.
Ideal for families or those seeking a serene retreat with self-sufficient living, this property has something for everyone. Inside, you’ll find a welcoming and spacious layout, with multiple indoor and outdoor living zones perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
In the heart of the home is a large, lightfilled country style kitchen complete with white cabinetry, a striking farmhouse double bowl sink, two drawer dishwasher and plenty of working bench space. Designed to make life easy, the kitchen also boasts a free standing 900 electric oven with a 5 burner gas stove, perfect for large families or entertaining guests. The generously sized master bedroom with ensuite has direct access to a wide verandah, the superb space to enjoy the morning light or unwind with views of the surrounding rural landscape. The second large bathroom with a luxurious double shower, leads directly outside
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to a screened outdoor bath.
Fitted with so many extras this home also comes with a wood fire place, 5kW solar power system and 2 x 10,000L water tanks. There is also a below ground swimming pool and a separate single garage.
Live sustainably with 14 raised and fenced vegetable beds, a netted chicken coop for daily fresh eggs, and a running creek through the rainforest section of the land. There is even a bore connected to nine garden outlets - perfect for all year round food production.
An established orchard features an abundance of fruit including oranges, lemons, Tahitian and Kaffir limes, pink grapefruit, five varieties of dragon fruit, figs, avocados, mangoes, pawpaw, mandarins, custard apples, cumquat and blood oranges.
Located just 5 minutes from Wolvi Primary School, 15 minutes from Gympie High School, and 45 minutes from both Noosaville and Tin Can Bay, this property offers rural privacy with practical convenience. Buses to private schools pass the front gate with collection available via school arrangements.
This is more than just a home, it’s a lifestyle steeped in history, nurtured by nature, and built for the future. If you’ve been dreaming of wide open spaces, sustainable living, and the charm of yesteryear with all the comforts of today, this is your rare chance to make it a reality. Don’t let it pass you by, come and experience it for yourself.
Contact Craig Taylor for your personal appointment.
Address: 1157 Kin Kin Road, WOLVI Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment
Contact: Craig Taylor 0421 283 951, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE
HAMPTONS CHARM MEETS PEACEFUL SECLUSION
TUCKED away at the very end of a private road and embraced by a lush, leafy backdrop, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Hamptons-style haven delivers instant charm and a relaxed coastal vibe. With classic VJ panelling, delightful decks flowing from the master and second bedrooms, and a generous front entertaining deck, it’s the perfect blend of character and lifestyle. There’s even dedicated space for your caravan or boat.
Inside, the layout offers both comfort and privacy. All three bedrooms are generously sized, with the master suite boasting a spacious ensuite, while the main bathroom features a separate bath and shower. The modern kitchen is a cook’s delight, offering abundant cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and seamless connection to the open-plan dining and living areas. Glass sliding doors invite breezes and natural light while opening to the covered deck—your private green sanctuary with the backdrop of birdsong for year-round comfort and entertaining. With parking for two vehicles including a caravan or boat, room for all your toys, and a peaceful setting that feels worlds away yet just minutes from Cooroy town centre and a short drive to Noosa’s mecca holiday destination, this home is your ticket to space, charm, and absolute beauty.
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Address: 2/3B Kauri Street, COOROY Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: Saturday, 11.30am to 12.00pm Auction: On Site Saturday, 13 September at 12.00pm
Contact: Anita Nichols 0434 236 110, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE
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