Noosa Today - 29th May 2026

Culture rebuild delivers success

By Steve Linnell

A major cultural rebuild at Cooroy Gymnastics is paying dividends, with the club producing historic results at the 2026 Senior WAG State Championships.

After several challenging years, the club has undergone significant change in 2026, including a new leadership structure, stronger governance, a renewed committee and a complete shift in coaching direction and club culture.

Club leaders told Noosa Today the focus this year has been on rebuilding stability, professionalism and trust across the organisation.

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Vandalism fight

By Steve Linnell

Noosa Council says repeated vandalism by youths at the sand recycling intake jetty near the Spit has forced the shutdown of electricity to the site and prompted calls for police assistance.

According to Council, the gate at the jetty has been targeted for more than six months, with repeated attempts to secure the area ending in further damage.

Public Realm Infrastructure Manager Craig Young said the ongoing destruction of public infrastructure was frustrating and costly for the community.

“Youths repeatedly destroying public facilities is frustrating and has a significant cost impact on the community,” Mr Young said.

“Attempts to secure the gate have resulted in further vandalism shortly after installation.”

Council says reports indicate young people have continued accessing the restricted area by damaging the gate, climbing up from the water and scaling fencing surrounding the site.

As a result of the repeated break-ins and damage, electricity to the jetty infrastructure has now been switched off.

Mr Young said Council was also seeking support from Queensland Police to move unauthorised people away from the jetty.

“A new fence completely surrounding the jetty equipment is on order, however, there have been delays from the contractor, due to inability to source materials,” he said.

Council confirmed a replacement fence had been ordered, but installation had been delayed because contractors had been unable to source the necessary materials.

Noosa resident Ray Giddins says he has been raising concerns about unsafe access at the sand recycling intake jetty for more than seven months, but claims little has been done to address the issue.

Mr Giddins said children were regularly gaining access through the damaged gate and climbing around the restricted area, creating what he believes is a serious safety hazard.

“Kids have been getting access through that gate. Kids could be killed. It’s dangerous,” he said. “They need to make it safe.”

He said children were also climbing underneath the platform to gain entry to the jetty, before jumping from the handrails into the river.

“It’s so unsafe. Kids get up on the handrail and jump. They could easily slip and fall on the concrete,” Mr Giddins said.

Mr Giddins said he had repeatedly contacted Council and even emailed Mayor Frank Wilkie, urging authorities to secure the site by adding an extra chain and lock at the bottom of the gate.

“All they need to do is put a lock and chain at the bottom, but they haven’t even done that,” he said. “I’ve contacted the Council so many times. It really makes me angry that nothing has been done. I walk past it every day and I’ll take this further. It’s been a safety hazard for seven months.”

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Thousands take to streets for marathon

Thousands of runners have taken to the streets of Noosa for the ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon, with the 2026 event the largest in its history.

Runners from across Australia and around the world took on either the marathon, half marathon, 10km or 5km event, with Noosa’s perfect late-autumn weather making for a day to remember on course.

Noosa local Alex Harvey made it back-to-back victories in the men’s marathon, crossing the line in 2:23:32, more than four minutes clear of Jamie Lacey, with Lachlan Kerin third.

“That’s two wins in a row, and I think the year before I won the half, so it’s been a pretty good event for me. Having moved to Noosa maybe four or five years ago I know these streets so well, so to come here, I know the conditions, I kind of know what’s going to happen on the course and today I used that to my advantage,” said Harvey. “I had someone with me for the first lap which was a bit unexpected, but I knew when we went around the corner to start the second lap that he had to stick pretty close because we were coming through the back of the half marathoners and I lost him pretty comfortably in there. I had a pretty even effort for the rest of the race, it was one of those comfortably hard ones, I wouldn’t say it was easy, definitely had those moments with a lot of challenges and I’m still a long way off how fast I want to run.

“The best thing is you get to run a marathon on a beautiful course and then go to the beach, there aren’t many marathons in the world where you can do that,” he said. “Because it’s a four lap course, while that has its challenges you get so much support out on course, if you have any friends or family they see you eight times, there’s never a quiet moment out there, that’s really unique for a marathon.”

The women’s marathon title was taken out by Melbourne’s Sophie Houghton, who broke the tape in 2:55:27, edging out Eleanor Goldrick and Harriet Beavis.

“I really enjoyed it out there today, the vibes were insane and I’m pumped to be running in this location and soak it up and go and celebrate now,” said Houghton. “There were so many spectators, the level of support was great and I actually quite liked the four laps because you’re constantly seeing people, you continually get support which helps when you get towards the end and you can push through and get that last push to the finish line.”

Tim Vincent is normally on the sideline sup-

porting others at Runaway Noosa but a last-minute decision to race certainly paid off, with Vincent winning the men’s half marathon in 1:05:20, over two minutes ahead of former champion Kieren Perkins, with Rhett Baker rounding out the podium positions.

“I’m pretty excited, I’ve been up here before but normally a spectator for this weekend, watching my partner and friends and family run. I’ve just come back from London so I’m pretty soft at the moment, I found it really hot, we had a crosswind the whole morning, I would have liked to have found it a bit easier than I did so I probably need a bit of sauna work, but saying that the crowd was great, all the runners cheering for each other made for a great morning out there,” said Vincent.

“I’ve raced Kieran a lot at these Queensland races and have a lot of respect for him, I made a move at 2km which literally showed that I didn’t want to be mucking around at 18, 19k, so I made it harder for myself but we both had a strong run and I managed to come out on top.”

New Zealand’s Arleah Tippins won the women’s half marathon on her Runaway Noosa debut, finishing in 1:16:04, 90 seconds clear of Lydia O’Donnell, with Siobhan Sefton third.

“I feel pretty good right now but out on the course it was pretty brutal with that wind, I struggled a little bit on the bridge, the wind was coming across so I tried to not look at the pace too

much because it was hard to stick at it even with the pace dropping, but it was a beautiful morning and a lot of fun,” said Tippins.

Tippins enjoyed the chance to test herself on the Runaway Noosa course, a change from her training routine at home in New Zealand.

“It’s amazing to be honest, it’s so nice to be running and be somewhere different, I’m used to running the same roads every day, early mornings, it’s nice to be amongst a different crowd,” she said.

Runaway Noosa appeals to runners of all ages and abilities, with the multi-lap course meaning that people are never far away from their supporters, with a large number traveling from outside of the region to take part. One group who headed to the event from across the Tasman included Brodie Kane, who enjoyed the chance to take part with her run club that drew in runners from across New Zealand.

“I’m a little bit cooked but if you don’t feel cooked at the end what was the point of it, we must do hard things on a Saturday morning. There’s 21 of us, a female only run club from New Zealand, we’ve come from across the country and have had a great weekend so far,” said Kane. “Awesome course, good vibes, cracked a PB and I think we’ll go and throw ourselves in the ocean after this and then celebrate.”

Start of the half-marathon. (Alex Polizzi)

Runners on course at the 2026 ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon. (Alex Polizzi)

State of the economy

By Margie Maccoll

A growing economy, an ageing population, a workforce increasingly living outside the region and workers significantly impacted by cost of living pressures and unaffordable accommodation were factors facing the Noosa economy, locals heard at a business breakfast last week.

In a partnership between Noosa Council and the Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the breakfast held at Noosa Springs Resort and Spa brought together local business leaders to connect, build relationships and gain insights into the Noosa economy.

Chief economist at .id (Informed Decisions) Rob Hall delivered an overview of the national and Noosa economies and a panel of government and business representatives discussed programs and initiatives available to support the small business community.

For close to 25 years economist Rob Hall has worked with councils and organisations across Australia to help them understand the economy in the places they live, work and invest in.

“The economy is going to keep growing,” he told the audience. “Our forecast is the Noosa economy Gross Regional Product (GRP) will be growing from $4.4 billion today to around 5 billion in 2035,” he said.

On a national scale Mr Hall said inflation was growing faster than wages, with inflation at about 4.1 per cent and wages about 3.2 per cent.

He said discretional spending in the over 65 year old demographic was up 14 per cent in the past year, a rate about four times that of the 25-34 year olds who are feeling the impacts of housing and cost of living costs.

Mr Hall said employment was growing, but at only 1.5 per cent it was nowhere near the level of the past few years and part-time employment was growing faster than full-time which usually meant businesses were becoming more cautious.

In 2025 Queensland was the second fastest growing economy in Australia after the ACT with the growth led by healthcare followed by transport, construction and agriculture, he said.

One of the drivers has been migration, both international and domestic, increasing significantly during Covid but that was changing.

Mr Hall said the main migration drivers were lifestyle and affordability with people moving from Melbourne and Sydney getting more value for their dollar in Queensland homes.

“That gap has now eroded,’ He said. “Brisbane houses are up 18 per cent over the last year and the rest of Queensland is also up 18 per cent.

“Queensland’s still strong but the migration advantage is not what it was.”

Mr Hall spoke about Noosa’s ageing population and a workforce increasingly living outside the shire due to a lack of affordable housing.

He said the birth rate was at six per cent with the death rate at 14 per cent and the number of jobs were growing faster than the population.

“The economy can keep growing but more of the workforce is being housed outside the shire,” he said.

Mr Hall said there were many elements that could influence Noosa’s future economy including the diversification of the economy, more young people staying at home longer and filling local jobs, the creation of more housing options, the impact of education, industry and AI.

A panel of government and business repre-

sentatives

After the talk Rhiannon Murray of Workforce Australia, Megan Barkle from the Department of Trade, Employment and Training, Small Business financial counsellor Kylee Nicolusi and energy savings advisor Josh Stevens of Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN) provided guests with an overview of programs available to small business owners.

Rhiannon Murray works with employment providers and as part of the local jobs program engage jobseekers for re-skilling and upskilling.

Megan Barkle spoke about the government’s Right Skills Strategy aimed at supporting jobseekers including school leavers and skilling workers wanting to re-skill or change careers.

As a small business financial counsellor Kylee Nicolusi if funded by state government to provide a fee free service to support small businesses to get back on their feet if they are facing financial difficulties.

Energy advisor Josh Stevens provides a fee free service helping local business save money on their energy bills.

“Most businesses don’t have the time to look at this stuff, it’s about walking them through opportunities there,” he said.

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Cops seek info over hit run

Police have released vision of a vehicle, the driver of which may be able to assist police after a cyclist was hit in Buderim on May 7.

Investigations indicate a 13-year-old Mooloolaba boy was riding his bicycle on Sugar Road just after 6pm when he was struck by a vehicle at the roundabout intersection with Wises Road.

The vehicle is now believed to be a white 4wd dual cab utility with black rims and a white canopy which initially travelled south on Maud Street to Sugar Road prior to the incident. After the incident, the vehicle continued briefly on Sugar Road before it’s believed it turned right onto Okinja Crescent.

Investigators are appealing for the driver, or anyone with further information or knowledge of similar vehicles to contact police.

Forensic Crash Unit officers would also like to speak to the driver of a white Hyundai i20 three door hatchback with P plates, who stopped at the time and possibly witnessed the incident.

The boy sustained serious leg injuries and has undergone four major surgeries. He remains in the Queensland Children’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Forensic Crash Unit investigations are continuing.

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Violence in Cooroibah

Police are investigating a burglary with violence at a house in Cooroibah last night, 20 May.

Around 8.25pm, a 22-year-old man attended a Pine Avenue residence and threatened a male resident with a firearm.

A struggle ensued during which the resident sustained minor injuries.

The 22-year-old man fled the scene on foot and was located by police a short time later.

The 51-year-old resident was transported to Nambour General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Policelocatedafirearmanda22-year-oldman is in police custody.

A crime scene has been declared and investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with relevant information or vision is urged to contact police.

Economist Rob Hall delivers a talk on the economy. (Noosa Council)

A panel of government and organisation representatives provide information on business services. (Noosa Council)

Emily’s path to a dream

By Margie Maccoll

A sliding door moment led Noosa’s Emily Potts on a path to a dream job she didn’t previously know existed as entertainment hostess on Disney’s newest mega cruise ship Disney Adventure based in Singapore.

Emily knew from a young age she wanted to be a performer.

At six years of age she began dance classes at a Noosa dance academy and performed in her first stage show, playing the role of a dog in a pantomime at Noosa Arts Theatre, and she loved it.

She performed in more than 10 shows at Noosa Arts Theatre, then joined Little Seed Theatre Company, where she trained with company founder Johanna Wallace and performed in various roles including lead roles in musicals Guys and Dolls and Wicked.

After graduating high school Emily auditioned for drama school. The first year she didn’t get in, so instead she took up a course at the Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre.

A year later she auditioned again and was accepted into the Queensland Conservatorium (the CON) to study a Bachelor of Acting, a three year degree.

Emily decided not to pursue that path but to complete her final year of a musical theatre course, a move she believes led her to her current role.

At the end of the course she landed her first paid acting role with Jally Entertainment touring with two shows to rural and regional shows across WA, Queensland, NSW and Victoria.

Returning to Brisbane she completed an apprentice program with Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble, staying on after for a paid gig at Roma Street Parklands.

Then Emily and her best friend made the move to broaden their horizons in London, where she started working as an usher at West End Theatres.

“It was a way to meet people who like theatre. Everyone there was an aspiring actors,” she said.

“This was always my dream to work in West End.”

Keen to work as an actor Emily auditioned for an agent.

“It’s always a scary thing,” she said.

“You have the nerves - it means you care about what you’re doing. I was always told by my teachers just have fun, just relax.

“You prepare monologues, prepare a song. You have to have a dramatic, a comedic and a Shakespeare monologue in your pocket.”

Emily ended up getting a month-long Christmas gig in Dubai playing an Elf in a team of 10 Elves for a big entertainment London-based agency, then back in London she set her sights on working for Disney, either at their theme parks or cruise ships.

“I did five Disney auditions,” she said. “They were open calls. Anyone can do it. Sometimes there were lines around the corner, with hundreds of girls.”

At 176cm and measured at each audition she came to realise her height was a disadvantage for the Disney shows, but she persevered.

“I was 176cm, technically you have to be 175cm. I would have had a bigger chance if I was shorter,” she said.

But on the fifth Disneyland Paris audition she got to the interview process and they put her on

the books.

“I really wanted to work for Disney,” she said.

During an audition for dancers on the Disney cruise line a director told her about the position of entertainment host.

“Entertainers if they’re not on the main stage, you have entertainment hosts, from karaoke to game shows, kids shows, adult entertainment, deck shows. You could be performing to 2000 people. You’re dancing next to Mickey and Mini.

“I liked the sound of it.”

Impressing them with her passion and enthusiasm Disney, having just announced their brand

new ship, Disney Adventure, based in Singapore, signed her on for the ship.

“I went to Orlando to Disney University, you do your training there,” she said.

Emily met the new mega cruise ship in Bremerhaven, Germany where it was built and sailed on its maiden voyage from Germany to Orlando, LA, Tokyo then Singapore.

“We had to get the ship sailing. We started to rehearse the shows, set up the shows. Twenty shows you have to learn as part of the Kids Club,” she said.

“It was the first Disney ship in Asia.”

The ship has a capacity of 7000 people and Emily is now working on the the ship’s three-four night cruises, spending three and a half months at sea with a seven week break, which she used this month to return to Noosa.

“When I look back on it I could have stayed at Uni,” she said

“There’s always those moments in life you can go either way. There’s so many paths. I believe there’s no right or wrong way to get to where you want to go. I didn’t know about entertainment hosts, but it’s the best job of my life.”

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Emily Potts takes a break in Noosa. (Rob Maccoll)

Emily performs in her first role as a dog in a pantomime with Noosa Arts Theatre. (Supplied)

Emily performing as an Elf in Dubai. (Supplied)

Emily Potts loves her job as an entertainment hostess on Disney Adventure. (Supplied)

Dog petition grows

By Steve Linnell

Nearly 400 people have signed a petition calling on Noosa Council to change the way it handles dog registration renewals after hundreds of pet owners were hit with fines they say arrived without warning.

The Change.org petition was launched after residents reported receiving $333 infringement notices for failing to renew dog registrations, despite claiming they never received reminder notices from council.

One Noosaville resident told Noosa Today the issue was not about avoiding registration fees but about the lack of communication before penalties were issued.

“We’re not disputing the need to register our dogs - we’re annoyed that no renewal notice was issued before fines were handed out,” the resident said.

“Sending infringement notices without first sending a renewal reminder is unreasonable and erodes trust with ratepayers, especially when we have done the right thing for years.

“Council should be focusing on compliance through robust communication, not revenue through oversized penalties.

“We’re asking for common sense: withdraw the infringements and fix the notification process.”

The petition has attracted almost 350 signatures and describes the fine as “a shocking moment” for dog owners who believed their registrations were up to date.

The petition organiser said they were unable to locate any email or reminder notification before receiving the infringement and argued the

situation exposed “a significant flaw” in council’s system.

“A simple reminder could make all the difference,” the petition states.

The petition calls on council to introduce a multi-step notification system, including email reminders followed by text messages or postal notices before fines are enforced.

Supporters argue the change would improve transparency, increase compliance and rebuild trust between council and residents.

Council’s Acting Local Laws Manager Clint Irwin defended the compliance campaign, saying around 10,000 dogs are currently registered in Noosa and approximately 95 per cent of owners continue to keep registrations current as required by law.

“Registration helps our local laws staff track down owners - especially when pets are lost - as well as respond effectively to dog attacks or roaming dogs, identify dangerous animals and enforce responsible pet ownership,” Mr Irwin said.

“This helps keep public spaces like parks, footpaths and beaches safer for all.”

Mr Irwin said council sends renewal notices for dogs currently recorded as registered, but owners whose registrations lapse no longer continue receiving annual reminders.

He said the recent infringements were issued to owners who had not registered their dogs over a two-year period.

“There is also a legal obligation under State legislation, Section 57 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 (QLD), to update registration details and register your dog with Council irrespective of whether or not the owner has received a renewal notice,” he said.

“The onus for updating registration details including correct phone numbers, email and postal addresses rests with the owner to ensure Council has accurate records.”

Council said it had previously warned residents through online information and media coverage earlier this year that owners with lapsed registrations risked fines if they failed to renew.

According to council, 576 fines have been issued and about 200 appeals processed so far.

Forty-seven appeals were upheld, including cases where dogs had died or owners had moved out of the shire, while 76 infringements have already been paid.

Mr Irwin said the enforcement campaign had triggered a surge in owners updating their details and registering pets.

“In the past month alone, more than 700 owners have updated their details and 94 new dogs have been registered with Council,” he said.

Council noted the registration fee for a desexed dog is $51.50, while pensioners can register dogs for free. The $333 infringement amount is set under the State Penalties Enforcement Regulation 2014.

Mr Irwin said registration fees help fund dog attack investigations, responses to complaints about barking or roaming dogs, education programs, dog waste bag supplies and signage across the shire.

“It’s a small minority of dog owners who have not renewed their dog registration over a twoyear period and it is these owners that have recently received a fine,” he said.

More information about dog registration obligations is available on Noosa Council’s official website at: https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/Home

Noosa Aquatic Centre’s 50-metre pool and Children’s Program Pool will close from 11 June until the end of August to allow for filtration system upgrades.

Patrons can continue to use the 25-metre pool during the works. To minimise disruption, Noosa Aquatic Centre (NAC) will extend its opening hours, with the works scheduled during the cooler months when pool use is typically lower.

The closure will allow Noosa Council to replace ageing filtration equipment installed when the facility first opened back in 1999. The upgrades will improve water quality, efficiency and reliability. All programs will continue but move to the 25-metre pool during the closure period. These include Learn to Swim classes (excluding Jellyfish, Hermit Crab and Goldfish), Swim Squad, Adult Squad, Triathlon Squad, Masters Squad and Aqua Aerobics.

Staff will adjust schedules and lane allocations and will adapt sessions to suit the shorter pool length. Some groups may run at the same time during peak periods.

The NAC will defer all private, not-forprofit, school and birthday bookings until after the pools reopen.

The works will not affect the crèche, cafe, gym, retail shop, wellness programs or the Learn to Swim office, which will all continue to operate as normal.

NAC members are welcome cancel or suspend their memberships during the closure period. Suspensions during this time will not count toward the standard 90-day allowance. Visit pass expiry extension option will be available upon request.

The NAC will also defer new financial year fee increases until the pools reopen. Noosa Council appreciates the community’s patience while these essential upgrades take place.

For more information about arrangements during the closure, visit: https:// www.noosaaquaticcentre.com.au/ nac-closure/

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Parkyn’s Hut 25 years service

Volunteers celebrated 25 years service at the Tewantin Visitor Information Centre at Parkyn’s Hut during National Volunteers Week last week with Noosa MP Sandy Bolton there to thank all those who volunteer at Parkyn’s Hut and to present their service awards.

Parkyn’s Hut sits beside the Royal Mail Hotel in Tewantin and is home to the Tewantin Heritage and Historical Society. It became a Visitors Information Centre (VIC) in 2001 as the Noosa area grew in popularity.

“2026 sees Parkyn’s Hut celebrate 25 years of serving the Wide Bay Area as an information centre ... 25 years of telling people where to go!” a spokesperson said.

“This year two of our current volunteers, Sonya Heinl and Gail McBurney, have been awarded 25 year certificates for their continued service. “They both trained at the turn of the century in Hastings Street when Tourism Noosa operated out of an old bus shelter.

“Gail McBurney is a foundation member of the Heritage group and is currently serving as president. She strongly believes that Tewantin is the ‘Heart of Noosa’ and works tirelessly promoting this concept.”

Silver Jubilee celebrations are being planned for Saturday 13 June in and around the Tewantin RSL square.

Parkyn’s Hut began its life as a miner’s hut in Gympie before being transported by bullock team to Tewantin in 1920-21 by owner Jack Hart, a builder, who moved the hut to his property bounded by Pelican Street and Poinciana Avenue.

The original construction was typical of the time with an iron roof and scallions and heavy hardwood walls which were oiled rather than painted.

In 1938 Mr Hart sold the land and the hut to the Parkyn family. A year later it was moved to a new site on their property and a kitchenette was added.

From 1939 to 1941 Jack Heirdsfield, a boot cobbling and odd jobs man and WWI veteran, occupied the hut which was improved with the addition of a shower and septic system. He left the hut after his marriage and the Parkyn’s used it for guest accommodation for their numerous visitors, enticed to the area by the generosity of Howard and Iris Parkyn and the proximity of Noosa River.

By Steve Linnell

Noosa’s biggest celebration of food and drink is calling on locals to help welcome thousands of visitors, with the launch of a new volunteer program for the 2026 Noosa Food & Wine Festival.

Running from Thursday June 11 to Sunday June 14, the festival will again showcase the region’s culinary scene through the American Express Festival Village, Signature Events and the popular Restaurant Series. New for 2026, the Volunteer Program has been launched with support from community partner Airbnb, giving local residents the opportunity to become festival hosts during the four-day event.

Sharon Raguse welcomed Airbnb’s involvement in the festival and the launch of the community initiative.

“We welcome Airbnb coming on board as a community partner for this year’s festival,” she

After 60 years of ownership the Parkyn family sold the land and hut in 1999 to make way for an RSL car park.

Food

said.

The RSL subsequently donated the hut to the Tewantin Heritage and Historical Society and in 2001 it was renovated and moved to its current location with funding from Noosa Council and a Centenary of Federation Celebrations grant.

For anyone seeking a place to volunteer, look no further than Parkyn’s Hut. Drop in and have a chat to those on duty or contact Carol on 0415 169 415.

Wine Festival

“The new Volunteer Program is a wonderful way for locals to be part of the event experience, helping create the warm and welcoming atmosphere Noosa is known for while supporting visitors to connect more deeply with the destination.

“It’s also positive to see Airbnb contributing back to the local community through initiatives that support both the visitor experience and the broader destination.

“Their involvement also demonstrates a recognition of the important role they play within the local visitor economy and the value of contributing positively at a community level.”

Festival Director John Guise said the initiative would strengthen the visitor experience while involving more locals in one of Noosa’s premier annual events.

“Our local community and hospitality industry do an amazing job hosting events across the

four festival days. This year we’d love more locals to join our team and play a part as hosts, to welcome visitors to the festival,” he said.

Volunteer roles will include roaming hosts along Hastings Street, ticketing assistants and support staff in a new “Airbnb Zone” lounge space within the Festival Village.

Volunteers will receive a range of benefits including an official Noosa Food & Wine T-shirt, a ticket to the Festival Village on Saturday June 13 and an Airbnb gift bag.

Susan Wheeldon said Airbnb was proud to support the new initiative and the volunteers helping deliver the event.

“Our hosts on Airbnb are passionate about helping people discover what makes communities so special and keep them coming back yearafter-year,” she said.

“It’s also an opportunity for visitors to take in all the other great experiences this region has to

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offer, providing local businesses with an important economic boost during the quieter months.” Mr Guise said the new volunteer program and timeout space would further enhance the festival atmosphere for visitors and locals alike. To take part, contact: noosafoodandwine. com.au/volunteer

The original miners hut. (Supplied)

Tewantin Tourist Information Centre at Parkyn’s Hut. (Supplied)

Gail McBurney receiving her 25 year certificate from Sandy Bolton. (Supplied)

Gail McBurney, Patron Evie Johns and Sonya Heinl. (Supplied)

Restore Peregian playground

By Margie Maccoll

A petition, started by resident Traci Castle and signed by more than 500 people is calling for the rejuvenation of the playground at Peregian Village.

“The Peregian Beach playground has been slowly deteriorating for years, with major sections progressively removed, dismantled, or fenced off without meaningful replacement. What was once a vibrant and well-loved community playground has now been reduced to a fraction of its original size, leaving local children and families with extremely limited play facilities,” Traci said on her petition.

“For many local families, this playground was once an important community hub where children played, parents connected, and visitors gathered while enjoying the village atmosphere of

Peregian Beach. But over time, as the playground has continued to decline, more and more families are leaving the area to visit neighbouring suburbs with safer, cleaner, and more modern playgrounds. Local families should not feel forced to leave their own community just to access quality recreational spaces for their children.”

Traci also raised concerns about the use of red bark ground covering throughout the playground and its possible affects on people with respiratory problems.

“This issue is especially concerning given Peregian Beach has become one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular coastal destinations, attracting huge numbers of families, tourists, and visitors every weekend, particularly during the Peregian Beach Markets and holiday periods. The current condition of the playground does not reflect the quality, growth, or reputation of the area

and has become a growing source of frustration for local residents and visiting families alike,” Traci said.

The petition calls on Noosa Shire Council to prioritise the restoration and redevelopment of the Peregian Beach playground, including replacement of removed and ageing equipment, installation of modern and inclusive play infrastructure, removal of the dusty bark surface in favour of safer and cleaner alternatives such as sand and long-term maintenance.

Mayor Frank Wilkie posted on the petition site, saying funds had been allocated for the much needed upgrade to the playground in the upcoming draft budget.

“Unless there is any change, it will be approved in June,” he said.

“Peregian Beach is a thriving family and tourism destination. Its playground should reflect that,” Cr Wilkie posted.

He said he would be happy to present the petition to Council.

Council takes next step for upcoming Quota Park upgrade

A major upgrade to public amenities at Noosaville’s popular Quota Park is set to begin next month, with Noosa Council awarding the construction contract for the new facility.

Council this week endorsed Carfax Commercial Constructions Pty Ltd as the successful tenderer for the project, which will deliver a new public amenities building featuring a Disability Discrimination Act-compliant and accredited Changing Places facility.

The project forms part of the wider Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, adopted last year to guide long-term improvements to safety, accessibility and public amenity along the Gympie Terrace foreshore.

Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie said the new amenities responded directly to community calls for more accessible facilities in the area.

“The new amenities will bridge a 950-metre gap between facilities so everyone, and especially people with high support needs and their carers,

can enjoy this fantastic riverside parkland,” Cr Wilkie said.

Designed by local firm Bark Design Architects, the building has been tailored to reflect Noosa’s coastal character while improving accessibility for residents and visitors.

The accredited Changing Places facility will include an adult-sized change table, ceiling hoist, peninsula toilet and privacy screen for people with high support needs and their carers.

Additional features planned for the site include landscaping upgrades, improved pathway connections, seating, external showers, updated signage and wayfinding, and a new footpath link connecting to disability parking spaces.

Queensland Minister for Local Government and Water Ann Leahy said the project demonstrated a commitment to making public spaces more inclusive.

“By investing in facilities that make a real difference for people with disability and their carers,

we’re ensuring Noosa’s foreshore is welcoming and accessible for everyone,” Minister Leahy said.

The project is being funded through a partnership between Noosa Council and the Crisafulli Government, including a $1 million election commitment and additional support from the South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program.

Quota Park was chosen as the preferred location following extensive community consultation

undertaken during the foreshore master planning process. Council said engagement included popup information sessions, meetings with nearby residents and businesses, and collaboration with disability advocacy groups.

Construction is expected to begin in June and be completed by November 2026, weather and site conditions permitting.

During works, temporary fencing will be installed around the construction zone. The nearby off-street car park will remain open, although about five on-street parking spaces will be temporarily used for site facilities and deliveries. Foreshore pathways will stay accessible with minor detours where required.

“We appreciate the community’s understanding while this important upgrade is delivered,” Cr Wilkie said.

“Once complete, it will provide lasting benefits and help ensure our foreshore can be enjoyed by people of all abilities.”

Calls for Peregian playground rejuvenation. (Rob Maccoll)

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Celebration of fresh food

By Erle Levey

The benefits of good, healthy food cannot be under-estimated.

The Mary Valley Farm and Food Trail as part of GourMay showed the amount of interest there is in what is available in the region, how it is grown and presented, and the value of fresh, nutritious food.

Two hosted tours and a series of self-guided visits to eight farmers and producers resulted in a high level of engagement between farmers and those on the tours, as well as bringing forward some interesting questions and explanations.

Celebrity chef Matt Golinski and Sunshine Coast Foodie Martin Duncan hosted the bus tours on a day that saw the producers open their gates to show what goes into getting healthy food to the dinner plate.

What the tour underlined was the need for good food choices as the costs to health can come later, when we are more vulnerable.

The farm trail was a highly-successful new addition to GourMay, the month-long celebration of food in the Mary Valley.

As participants found, there is nothing quite like getting out into the country on an autumn morning to give a fresh start to the day.

At Forage Farms in Kybong, the Andrews family welcomed guests with a quiche freshly baked by Matt Golinski, utilising farm-fresh eggs and vintage cheddar cheese from Kenilworth Dairies, topped with farm-grown tomatoes and relish.

In his introduction Matt said he had been coming to the Mary Valley for 10 years to meet with farmers and use their produce.

“The story of this place is amazing,’’ he said. “The people you’re going to see today are people who are really passionate about what they do, and about the place as well.

“It’s what makes the Mary Valley special. The people who grow food here want to leave the Mary Valley in a better way than when they came.

“They will tell us about the way they approach that, and what they do here.

“This will be a love letter to the region.’’

On the way to the farm trail on the Saturday morning, Matt dropped in at Pomona Market and went to the Mary Valley Country Harvest stall - a group of people who have combined to present their produce in a co-operative way.

For example, somebody might have lemons, somebody’s got dragon fruit and someone’s got finger limes - so they pool their produce for a stall in Pomona on Saturday morning and then in the afternoon they take it to Dagun Railway Station precinct for their own market.

“If you want to get a snapshot of what’s fresh, I go to Pomona and walk around the Country Harvest stall twice to see what’s actually in season.

“That’s where I bought a lot of stuff to be cooked up this week.

“This is a great start to the trail. We’re going to be eating pretty well today.’’

Stuart Andrews said Forage Farms was developed from a need to understand the landscape system.

Their base is natural sequence of farming, a regenerative agriculture method developed by Stuart’s father Peter Andrews that focuses on restoring degraded landscapes by rehydrating the

soil and emulating natural water cycles. It emphasises repairing the land from the top down without synthetic fertilizers or chemicals.

“That’s how we operate,’’ Stuart said, “and then we overlay a production system which at present is predominantly chickens and beef cattle.

“For anyone who hasn’t seen it, we’ve just done a documentary on the work we do - Rehydrate Australia.

“It’s for those looking after land and how they can replicate something of what we’ve done here.

“The more you see and share, the more people will have access to this information.’’

Stuart said it was really important what chefs such as Matt Golinski were doing in promoting and using local, seasonal food.

“He’s at the other end, where he’s turning it into food. We’re at the production side, and if those two aren’t connected the system doesn’t work.

“That’s the system we currently have. I don’t know where you buy most of your food, whether it’s a supermarket, the corner store, the markets or from the farmers direct.

“What a lot of people don’t realise is that how we buy our food determines how farmers farm. Not the other way around.

“Farmers don’t farm based on what they want to do or what they want to produce.

“It’s based on where the food we produce goes to. As consumers, you hold all the power on what happens.

“We’re trying to make people aware of how they hold the power - that how they buy the food is how farmers will produce it.

“If you want farmers to produce it cheaply, that can happen. But it will come at the expense of something - their business or the landscape.

One or the other.’’

For the past 100 to 200 years, the cost has been at the expense of the landscape, Stuart said. Through natural sequence farming to regenerate the soil, and in the production methods of growing food, the family is trying to encourage people to think differently.

on chemical pesticides and fertilisers.

Regenerative and organic farming is an evolving process with farmers embarking on individual journeys to suit their situations.

Lunch at Kandanga Farm Shed saw Matt Golinski prepare lasagna made with K2 Beef or vegetarian moussaka served with salad and the option of Dingo Creek Vineyard wines.

Amber Scott said the farm trail comprised a real mix of people from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Gympie and the Mary Valley.

There were farmers and those who had been on the land, consumers and those passionate about knowing where their food comes from.

The self-drive numbers were similar to the hosted tours.

Mick and Kylie Carr at Bunya Grove Produce manage their Amamoor farm holistically and with regenerative practices. They specialise in pastured meats, fresh eggs and seasonal fruit such as their persimmons.

Martin Duncan cooked fresh scones served with cream, persimmon jam and, from Woolooga Country Kitchen, rosella and rhubarb jam.

They are concentrating on pasture-raised chickens and grass-fed cattle.

“If nobody buys what we produce, then you send a signal that you don’t want food produced this way.

“It’s as simple as that. Every time you go to buy food, give it a little bit of thought of where and how it was produced. See if that fits with your thought process.’’

To see the farm trail come together is very heartening. Those involved all have good stories to tell.

As well as Forage Farms, there was John Tidy Organics at Amamoor who are very passionate about organic avocados.

As part of the farm tour and talk, John and wife Julia prepared home-made guacamole, chocolate avocado mousse, then avocado leaf, ginger and turmeric tea.

“If there’s one thing you do today when you go away,’’ John said, “it’s to ask where your fruit and vegetables are grown. How they are grown and what chemicals have been used in the process.’’

John and Julie have been at Amamoor since 2003 and have transformed their 80-acre farm to be certified organic and driven by biodynamic and regenerative practices.

John follows one simple belief: Leave the soil better than when we came by the use of mulch and cover crops

“The key for me growing avocados is mulching every year because they are surface feeders. The roots are close to the top of the ground.’’

The Amamoor property has volcanic red soil which allows deep roots and good drainage.

John has used contours designed by Tarwyn Park Training to stop the amount of run-off and erosion of topsoil.

Then there is Tim and Amber Scott at Kandanga producing organic K2 Beef, who have been regenerative farming leaders for more than a decade.

A farm tour and talk included a demonstration of microbial spray to enhance the beneficial microbial populations in the soil instead of relying

Farm trail members were given a tour of the sprawling property, including the persimmon orchard.

While the season is relatively short - from February to April - the fruit this season was of exceptional quality, Mick Carr said.

Dave and Julie Moffatt at Mary Valley Yuzu are seeing the benefits of a five-year investment in planting the trees - best described as a fragrant Japanese lemon that is finding popularity with chefs, distillers and for aromatic therapy. They use bio-dynamic methods and use approved organic sprays wherever possible.

More recently, Dave and Julie have branched out to plant sudachi limes, and calamansi - a kind of cumquat that’s very big in South East Asia.

For the farm tour, Matt Golinski made kosha - a savoury Japanese condiment of yuzu, chilli peppers and salt, fermented together and served on crackers.

As Dave Moffatt explained, like everyone has Vegemite in Australia, everyone has a jar of kosho in Japan.

Part of the farm stop included tastes of an oil derived from a Mountain Yuzu in Victoria’s northeast collaborating with Mt Zero olives from the Grampians region in Victoria’s western district. There was a taste of yuzu marmalade, prized for its intensely floral aroma and sharp, tart-sweet flavor. It is a highly versatile ingredient that can be spread on toast, used as a glaze for savory dishes, or stirred into hot water for tea.

Yuzu curd is a silky, vibrant, and aromatic citrus spread made by cooking bright, tart yuzu juice with eggs, sugar, and butter, Matt also created profiteroles filled with yuzuflavoured creme pat and then topped with white chocolate and candied yuzu zest.

At Upper Kandanga, the Wheeler Family welcomes visitors to step into farm life at their family-run dairy farm as well as their Christmas tree farm and shop.

The generational farms are dedicated to jersey and friesian cows, and the farm visits trace the journey from paddock to dairy, and into the bottles in the store.

John Tidy explains the different types of avocados and the harvest seasons. (553854)

The Christmas tree farm brings the chance to learn how the trees are grown and cared for prior to being selected.

At Belli Beef/Wild Barrel in Ridgewood, brewer Shane Kent hosted tours that included the production of grass-fed beef, organic barrel aged beer and seasonal fruit flowers and vegies.

Located on a 375-acre regenerative agriculture farm, it’s the chance to experience the art of hand-crafted, barrel-aged beers in a natural environment.

As an amazing conclusion to the day the Mary Valley Country Harvest Co-op provided supper at Dagun Station that included finger lime guacamole, Thai papaya bites and pumpkin soup with sour cream, then pork and bunya sausages in puff pastry with bunya pesto.

There was lamb curry, red dahl with eggplant and kumara, yam with ginger sauce and dukkah on betel leaf, black sapote brownies, finger lime cake, as well as Atherton raspberry and Davidson’s plum cheesecake.

Having been to all these farms and producers in the past six years for On The Land features, the farm trail shows something of a circle coming to fruition.

These are all either regenerative farmers, certified as organic - or both - and caring for the land.

“This is a fantastic area for that,’’ Stuart Andrews said. “The variety we have here.

“What I do like is there are so many different people who are trying different things. Most other places I go throughout Australia you don’t have that degree of variety.

“You might have a couple of people thinking differently but it’s like a pimple on a pumpkin. Whereas here, there’s heaps of people and ideas.

“A lot of the businesses around here are focused on production. They are selling their produce.

“They are running traditional businesses but the production system is different. That’s a key difference from this area to others.’’

As such, there are benefits in smaller scale and higher quality production as opposed to the economy of scale with industrial versions.

With large volumes of production comes a risk to supply, such as during Covid and the severe shortage of eggs and poultry in 2024 and 2025, largely triggered by devastating Avian Influenza (bird flu) outbreaks.

Changes in lifestyle, particularly in urban areas, see it much easier for time-poor consumers to buy food in the supermarket rather than go shopping around.

However, for all of that convenience and price there is always a cost, Stuart said.

“And the cost unfortunately is hidden. Most of the times it’s the land that pays, and the land has been doing that for a long time.

“We are reaching a point where the land is not capable of keeping giving unless we look at changing.

“We’ll still be able to produce food but it’ll be of a low quality.

“The cost will be born initially by the land and at the end by our health.

“We can change that in the way we buy food. If we are prepared to spend a little bit more when we buy the food, so long as the person who grows that food is doing something to improve the land, then there is a benefit to you as the consumer.

“If you’re getting food that is nutritionally complete, then your health will be so much better. This means you’re not paying at the end, and generally that happens to people when they are most vulnerable.’’

Like farmers, the role of local butchers and greengrocers cannot be under-estimated.

They have to be active in presenting their produce, Stuart said, but their business model should not be to compete with the multi-nationals and supermarket chains.

“It should never be about that because you can’t win. If you’re a small business you can’t compete against a multi-national due to cost efficiency.

“If you want to compete you can only do it by being different. Unless you can’t change the product then it has to be something else that you offer.

“Find that point of difference. Otherwise it’s better not to sell the same product.’’

Finding a product or a service that’s different to the supermarkets is being appreciated by more and more people, Stuart said.

By simplifying everything or centralising decision-making, whether it be a farm’s production system or sales system, we lose the ability to bring about change. The constant search by farmers to innovate, to find better solutions and more nutritious food - is at risk when decisions are being driven mainly by one person or entity.

The Mary Valley Farm and Food Trail has been a way of showing the amount of work that goes into preparing food. It’s not just a matter of selecting it from the supermarket shelf.

The paddock-to-plate experience shows the issues and challenges that are faced by producers - some of the intricacies of producing and then marketing their food.

The degree of engagement and the questions being asked showed the high regard people have for good food and the role of the farmers.

We met a lot of people with small farms or holdings, even backyard gardeners, looking for hints on the way they grow their own produce.

And that can only make for a healthier environment and stronger community.

• For further information on GourMay: https:// www.gourmaymaryvalley.com.au/

Matt Golinski and the morning tour at Forage Farms. (553854)

Tim Scott explains regenerative farming methods as part of the production of Kandanga Farm K2 organic beef. (553854)

John Tidy welcomes the morning bus tour group to the Amamoor farm. (553854)

Delivering a place to call home for more Queenslanders

The new Queensland Government is unlocking new housing supply to deliver more Queenslanders a place to call home.

Before a home can be built, the right foundations need to be laid.

Infrastructure for water, stormwater, roads, sewage, power, and telecommunications all need to be in place.

That’s why the Queensland Government is funding these types of essential infrastructure projects that are ready to start immediately – so more homes can be built sooner.

The $2 billion Residential Activation Fund is part of a range of housing initiatives being delivered across the state, and a key pillar of the Queensland Government’s Securing Our Housing Foundations Plan, unlocking housing supply and ensuring communities have the infrastructure needed to grow.

Alongside the new Residential Activation Fund, the Queensland Government is also:

▶ supporting first home buyers by removing stamp duty on new builds, helping 2204 Queenslanders since May 2025. Eligible buyers save $9096 on a median-priced house and land package in Queensland.

▶ extending the $30,000 first home owner grant to 30 June 2026 – which has already helped 2629 people this financial year.

▶ delivering a nation-leading Boost to Buy shared equity scheme to help reduce the deposit gap, already helping 150 Queenslanders get into their first home. Round two is now open.

▶ increasing rental availability by lifting subletting restrictions.

▶ delivering one million homes, including 53,500 social and community homes by 2044.

To find out more visit aplacetocallhome.initiatives.qld.gov.au

The Government is also unlocking underutilised government-owned land, allowing surplus sites to become much-needed homes for Queenslanders, through the Land Activation Program. Inside the $2 Billion Residential Activation Fund

Round one of the Fund is already supporting 98 projects across the state, unlocking land for more than 98,000

At least half of the $2 billion in funding under Round two is dedicated to fasttracking land supply for housing in

The new Queensland Government’s Residential Activation Fund is delivering a place to call home for more Queenslanders, supporting one million new homes by 2044, with at least 50 per cent of the overall funding invested in regional, rural and remote Queensland.

The Fund is delivering essential infrastructure like new water and drainage pipes, new roads and transport links, and improved connections to power and telecommunications.

Delivering critical infrastructure is driving housing supply and easing housing pressure, with land unlocked for more than 98,000 new homes for Queenslanders.

Round one of the fund is already supporting 98 projects across the state. With $500 million available in round two, and fifty percent of those allocated to regional Queensland, more Queenslanders will have a place to call home sooner.

Queensland Property Council Executive Director Jess Caire said the funding had been warmly received by industry.

“The Property Council advocated strongly for this funding due to the obvious feasibility gaps for new housing that were clearly precipitated by a lack of sufficient infrastructure,” she said.

“The Residential Activation Fund goes to the heart of this issue, and we congratulate the Government for announcing and enacting it so quickly.”

To ensure these projects deliver results quickly, they need to be ready to start within 12 months of the project being announced and completed within three years.

Local Government Association of Queensland Chief Executive Officer, Alison Smith said the initiative is delivering game-changing infrastructure that will see thousands of new homes built right across the state.

To find out more visit aplacetocallhome.initiatives.qld.gov.au

A growing Queensland needs more housing. That’s why the new Queensland Government’s $2 billion Residential Activation Fund is delivering the essential infrastructure needed to build more homes sooner.

This includes new water and drainage pipes, new roads and transport links and improved connections to power and telecommunications for more Queenslanders. Because before a house can go up, the groundwork has to go in,

Projects to change lives across Queensland

Across Queensland, the Residential Activation Fund is unlocking land to get Queenslanders into homes sooner.

In South East Queensland, the $2 billion Residential Activation Fund is unlocking land and accelerating housing supply to meet the growing needs of communities.

Projects delivering at least 52,000 new homes in South East Queensland, include:

Ipswich: Up to 11,300 new homes are being unlocked through two critical infrastructure projects - $15.8 million to upgrade Fischer Road including stormwater drainage, street lighting, turning lanes, and a 3m shared path. $57.9 million to transform Ripley Road into a four-lane urban arterial road with stormwater drainage, cycle tracks, footpaths, bus stops, and a service road.

Moreton Bay: Unlocking more than 10,300 homes through four critical infrastructure projects, including a new Caboolture River bridge for Waraba and $24 million towards upgrading the Bellmere Road Corridor. This $45.8 million investment is supporting vibrant new residential communities.

Brisbane and Scenic Rim: A $47 million boost towards the Gardner Road Extension in Rochedale, unlocking 685 new homes. $14.7

million investment in the Rochedale Road and Ford Road Stormwater Project, unlocking 600 new homes. In the Scenic Rim, a $7.3 million investment in Beaudesert for road, water and sewer infrastructure supporting sustainable growth for 384 homes.

Sunshine Coast: Delivering more than 1800 new homes in the Maroochydore City Centre, placing residents close to transport, jobs, and services. This initiative is supported by a $82.9 million investment in critical upgrades.

Logan: Unlocking 20,000 homes by enhancing essential infrastructure with $135.98 million investment in the Chambers Flat Wastewater Treatment Plant. Delivering another 8250 homes in Flagstone and surrounding growth areas with $30 million of investment.

Yarrabilba: $10 million boost supporting a new $20 million intersection at Jimbillunga Drive, providing greater connectively with a crucial second exit and access point for the community.

The nation leading Land Activation Program

A6.4-hectare site in at Banyo - 16km north of Brisbane’s CBD - brought to market, is paving the way for up to 400 new homes through the Queensland Government’s Land Activation Program.

Unlocking underutilised governmentowned land, the program fast tracks housing developments by turning surplus sites into much-needed homes for Queenslanders.

A transforming family-friendly suburb with excellent transport links and amenities, the Banyo site is just one

example of the program’s potential.

Developers will also be able to nominate unused government land for consideration, with assessments completed in just 30 business days.

Land supply is critical to meeting the Queensland Government’s one million homes by 2044 target, and with further sites set to be released across the state, Industry leaders welcomed the initiative.

Urban Development Institute of Australia Queensland President Michael

Loney said unlocking land for new homes was a crucial step to deliver more homes for Queenslanders.

“Housing supply is our way out of the housing crisis. To get housing supply we need land supply,” he said.

“The Institute has long supported efforts to identify surplus government land and give it a new life as housing for the community.”

To find out more visit edq.qld.gov.au/land-activation-program

Social and Affordable Housing at the heart of Queensland’s long-term plan

Two periods of homelessness and a stint in emergency housing would shake any family. For Amy and Floyd, they’ve found what every parent wants for their kids – a safe, secure, and affordable place to call home.

The journey wasn’t easy for this Wide Bay family of seven. With five children aged between four and 20 years, including three with ADHD and intellectual disabilities, Amy and Floyd faced significant challenges in finding stable housing. But with the support of the RentConnect team at the Bundaberg Housing Service Centre, they were able to turn their situation around and secure a Helping Hand Headlease on a suburban 4-bedroom home.

Amy says life is much easier now. “Before, we were living day-to-day,” she said.

“Now, we can see the future and make plans to own our own home. We

couldn’t do that before because we were terrified of being homeless again.”

With a $5.6 billion pipeline for additional social and community housing and $500 million in annual funding locked in from 2029–30, the Queensland Government is committed to creating 53,500 social and community homes by 2044.

This investment is about more than building houses – it’s about giving Queenslanders like Amy and Floyd stability and opportunities.

The Government is also supporting Community Housing Providers through the $4 million Community Housing Futures Program, which helps them build their capacity and grow to deliver more social and community housing.

Community Housing Industry Association Queensland CEO Julie Saunders said

Boost to Buy bringing ownership dream to reality for more Queenslanders

For first-time home buyers Mitchell and Samantha Stanger, the dream of owning a home felt like a distant reality – until they discovered the new Queensland Government’s nation-leading Boost to Buy shared equity scheme.

Boost to Buy helped the Stangers bridge the deposit gap, turning years of saving into the security of home ownership for their young family.

“Even though we were working hard and saving, the deposit gap kept our goal of owning a home out of reach,” Mr Stanger said.

“We had been living with our in-laws on the Gold Coast along with our twoyear-old and four-year-old to try to save as much as we can.

“With the Government’s equity contribution, we were able to buy and have payments we can manage and ultimately have the security of knowing we have a place to call home.

“I’m so proud of myself and my wife and my family that we were able to achieve this goal in a short amount of time thanks to the Boost to Buy scheme.”

The Stangers’ story highlights the Government’s commitment to unlocking more homes and supporting first home buyers.

the government’s pipeline shows what long-term funding can achieve.

“Through the Queensland Community Housing Investment Pipeline and the Community Housing Futures Program, providers are growing portfolios and delivering a ordable homes faster,” she said.

QShelter CEO Fiona Caniglia agreed sustained investment is key.

“The extension of the Community Housing Futures Program means every dollar of funding turns into more homes for those who need it most,” she said.

The Queensland Government’s A Place to Call Home initiatives are about more than bricks and mortar – it’s about creating opportunities, fostering independence, and helping every Queenslander thrive in a home they can call their own.

Three months since its launch, more than 150 buyers now have the keys to their first home through the scheme.

Round two applications for the scheme are now open, with an additional 500 placements available, and half reserved for regional Queensland.

The Boost to Buy scheme provides a government equity contribution of up to 30 per cent for new homes and 25 per cent for existing homes, and to be eligible, home buyers need to have saved a minimum of two per cent deposit for the purchase price of a property up to $1 million.

The Queensland Government has committed $330 million for up to 2000 places in the scheme over three years.

To find out more visit aplacetocallhome.initiatives.qld.gov.au

Flagstone Priority Development Area, Logan, is set to unlock thousands of new homes.

First-time home buyer Mitchell Stanger said the Government equity scheme turned something that felt like years away into a reality for their young family.

Sunshine Coast school’s

AI approach wins award

The rise of generative AI has forced schools into an uncomfortable question: when a student can ask an AI tool to research and write an essay in seconds, what does genuine learning look like?

In response, Sunshine Coast school St Andrew’s Anglican College built a whole new Digital Research Hub that helps redefine how students use and think with AI and is now being nationally recognised for it.

The Peregian Springs based school has been named an excellence awardee by the Educator in the 2026 Australian excellence awards best for its use of technology, after responding to the challenges of the AI revolution, by redesigning the traditional library model to help redefine how students learn to think in an evolving landscape.

Recognising that AI is part of the world our students are the future of, College Principal, Ms Karen Gorrie said she wanted St Andrew’s to move beyond restrictions and empower them with the skills to understand it and how they can harness it.

“We don’t want our students to fear AI or be naive about it,” she said

“We wanted them to be the kind of thinkers who know how to interrogate any source and hold it to account.”

That conviction became the foundation of an ambitious project: the redesign of the College’s Digital Library into a structured Digital Research Hub, developed through a partnership between teaching staff, library specialists and the College’s IT team.

The new platform, which went live in 2025, gives secondary students a structured framework for research in an AI-enabled world. Two learning pathways guide students through the full research process: defining questions, lo-

cating credible sources, evaluating information critically and constructing evidence-based arguments.

Crucially, AI tools sit inside that framework, not above it. Students are taught how AI sys-

tems generate responses, why errors and bias occur, and how every claim, whether it comes from a textbook, an academic database or a chatbot, must be tested against the same standard of evidence.

“AI tools are taught as one of many research aids. Not a shortcut, but a thinking partner. The goal is developing students who use these tools with real discernment,” Ms Gorrie said.

Five core thinking skill modules run through the platform: Inquiry and Investigation, Systems Thinking, Evidence and Data Literacy, Critical and Ethical Reasoning, and Communication. These are embedded directly into subject hubs so students apply the same research habits across all subjects.

Running alongside the Hub is an AI Learning Insights Dashboard, which tracks patterns of AI usage across curriculum contexts, helping teachers understand how students are actually engaging with AI tools during learning tasks and informing how they design assessments.

In the first 12 months, teachers are already seeing a shift in how students engage with AI tools, with data supporting it. Following targeted classroom sessions on effective prompting and verification, the quality of student AI prompts improved by 40 per cent, indicating students are beginning to approach these tools with greater intention and critical awareness. Rather than accepting a generated response at face value, they are comparing outputs across platforms, identifying inconsistencies and verifying claims through academic databases.

“What we’re seeing is students who ask better questions. They’re not just prompting AI to give them an answer, they’re using it to think. That’s exactly what we hoped for,” Ms Gorrie said.

The Digital Research Hub is one strand of the College’s broader AI Action Research program, through which teachers are exploring how artificial intelligence can support both student learning and teacher practice through a whole-school approach.

Schools are embracing AI

An AI program, Corella, for both teachers and students will be introduced by the Queensland Government to state schools next month.

By June 2026, state schools will be able to access the secure, government-owned artificial intelligence (AI) software.

As part of the Crisafulli Government’s election commitment to reduce red tape for teachers by 25 per cent, Corella promises to empower teachers to leverage AI to support lesson planning and workload management.

The platform is grounded in the Australian Curriculum, with strong safeguards in place to protect users and ensure content is suitable for the school environment.

The Corella expansion follows trials in selected state schools and once fully rolled out, it will be available to teachers, teacher aides and leaders, as well as Years 7 to 10 students with parental consent.

Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek said Queensland students would benefit from a well-rounded education that sets

them up for success.

“Corella is part of the Crisafulli Government’s plan to deliver a world-class education to students while helping to build a workforce for future industries,” Minister Langbroek said.

“Corella is a tool for the future and we’re embracing this cutting-edge technology to help students learn how to use AI responsibly and think critically about the information they’re working with.

“It’s important for students to learn this emerging technology and we’re balancing these lessons with a back-to-basics focus on lifting literacy, numeracy and NAPLAN results.

“This program reduces red tape in state schools, and it’s already helping teachers get hours back by streamlining administrative tasks.”

College principal Karen Gorrie at St Andrew’s Anglican College.

Bushfire safety lessons

More than 20 Teewah and Noosa North Shore landholders attended a free ‘Backing Onto Bush’ workshop on the weekend, hosted by Noosa Council and Healthy Land & Water.

Residents learned how to prepare for bushfires, stay safe, and understand local rules. They also explored how fire helps keep bushland healthy and how fuel levels affect fire risk.

The workshop included a bushwalk, where participants saw how fire can move through the landscape and how to better protect their properties.

Council’sSeniorFireManagementOfficerHannah Etchells said planned burns help reduce risk.

“We walked through sites where cool, ecological burns we have implemented over the last few

Doonella Bridge set for upgrade

One of Noosa’s busiest transport links is set for a multi-million-dollar upgrade.

Council is expected to appoint a contractor – at the upcoming Ordinary Meeting - to deliver major works on the Doonella Lake Bridge in Tewantin, starting July 2026.

The upgrade will result in traffic changes with single-lane closures in place. Some night works may occur to minimise disruption and marine access beneath the bridge will be closed during the entire project.

“We know major roadworks can be inconvenient, but it’s important to be aware that work will be on one lane, so the bridge won’t be closed during the project,’’ Infrastructure Services director Shaun Walsh said.

“We appreciate the community’s patience as this is a critical piece of work.”

“This project will modernise safety and design standards, improve durability and connectivity for the community well into the future,” he said.

Council anticipates that work will begin in July, but motorists are being encouraged to start considering alternative routes and be aware that extra travel time will be required once the project commences.

Built in 1968, the bridge across Lake Doonella is a vital link between Tewantin and Noosaville, carrying more than 20,000 vehicles daily, along with pedestrians and cyclists.

Mayor Frank Wilkie said the upgrade will extend the bridge’s life by about 50 years and involve traffic disruption during construction.

“Reinforcing the structure and upgrading safety barriers reduces long-term maintenance and helps ensure the bridge’s integrity for decades to come.”

Works will include structural strengthening, new safety barriers, repairing underwater bridge piles, improving the Hilton Terrace approach, and exploring options for better cyclist access.

Construction is expected to take about six months, weather permitting.

The upgrade is part of Council’s ongoing investment in maintaining and strengthening critical transport infrastructure across the shire.

The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, in partnership with Noosa Council.

Council has an extensive communication strategy in place to keep residents and road users informed.

“We also encourage the community to regularly check the website to stay informed as works progress,” Mr Walsh said.

For further updates and information, visit www.noosa.qld.gov.au (Doonella Lake Bridge Upgrade), or contact Noosa Council on (07) 5329 6500

years have lowered fuel levels, promoted biodiversity and helped protect the surrounding environment,” she said.

Kerry Jones, the Director and Lead Ranger of the Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation, opened the event with a Welcome to Country. He also shared cultural knowledge to support land care and help landholders identify cultural artefacts.

The workshop is part of a series to build bushfire resilience across Noosa, supported by the Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium and Healthy Land & Water.

Registrations are now open for a ‘How to Plan a Burn’ workshop on 11 July for landholders in Cooroibah, Cootharaba and Boreen Point with bushland properties.

Ms Etchells said managing bushfire risk is a shared responsibility.

“Many areas across Queensland are privately owned, so landholders play a key role in reducing risk,” she said.

“It’s important we work together, and plan burns carefully to protect the wider landscape.”

The upcoming workshop will cover burn planning, permits, weather and terrain, ignition methods, and safety.

“It’s a great chance for neighbours to connect, share ideas, and work with local rural fire brigades,” Ms Etchells said.

“Participants will also each receive a personalised property map to help plan their fire management.”

Residents attend a Backing Onto Bush’ workshop. (Cameron Etchells)

Rebuild a success

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That renewed approach translated into outstanding results at the state championships, where Cooroy athletes recorded an extraordinary 30 personal bests across seven gymnasts over two days of competition.

Every gymnast achieved their highest allaround score of the season.

Club representatives said the success reflected a deliberate “culture first” philosophy, with the emphasis moving away from medals and placings and toward personal growth, athlete progression and long-term development.

“There has been a conscious move away from focusing purely on medals and placings and toward individual personal bests and athlete progression,” the club said.

“We want gymnasts focused on performing to the best of their ability, understanding their own journey and benchmarking their own pathway.

“Long term, we believe that creates stronger athletes under competition pressure, healthier mindsets and longer participation in the sport and with that, future achievements will come.”

The club said the success belonged to the wider Cooroy Gymnastics community.

“These results feel so good because it should never be about one person,” representatives said.

“Our entire club has lifted from a culture first approach. We want to recognise every person that makes this happen - the leadership team, the coaches, the committee, the parents and the gymnasts themselves.”

“We are creating an environment that has had heads turning in the gymnastics world and we are only just getting started.”

Leading the way in Level 8 competition was Neve Whitehill, who claimed the Floor State Champion title in the Turning 13 and Under division. Whitehill achieved three personal bests, finishing first on Floor, sixth on Beam and ninth overall.

Teammate Hailu Atkins also impressed in the

same division, recording four personal bests and earning selection in the Queensland State Team for Nationals in June. Atkins placed eighth on Beam and 10th overall.

In the Level 8 Turning 14 division, Alana Mason delivered four personal bests, finishing fifth on Floor and ninth overall while also earning selection in the Border Challenge Team.

Cooroy’s Level 8 athletes combined for 11 personal bests.

The club’s Level 7 gymnasts also produced standout performances, recording 19 personal bests.

Samantha Donnolley delivered six personal bests and finished third on Bars, third on Beam and sixth overall in the Turning 15 division.

Lylah West recorded four personal bests on day two and received the Level 7 Artistry Award, while Emily Bird produced one of the strongest meets of the championships with seven personal bests across two days.

Pippa Elmes added two personal bests in Bars and All Around competition.

The club’s boys also made their mark in Level

Teammate Stefan Giorgi impressed with a sixth-place finish on

The results mark a significant milestone in Cooroy Gymnastics’ rebuild and reinforce the club’s renewed direction, centred on athlete wellbeing, accountability, strong leadership and sustainable success.

90th year

The Eumundi Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 90 years since the documented formation of a Chamber of Commerce in Eumundi, following historical research undertaken through the National Library of Australia’s Trove archive.

Newspaper records from 1936 confirm the establishment of the Chamber and reveal that local business leaders were already advocating for roads, infrastructure and regional development almost a century ago.

The earliest identified article, published in the Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser on 11 September 1936, records the formation of the Chamber from the earlier Eumundi Business Men’s Association.

The article identifies President J. R. Candy and Secretary-Treasurer T. O. Jones as the inaugural office bearers and details the Chamber’s early advocacy efforts to secure improvements to Eumundi’s main street as part of the Bruce Highway.

Subsequent records show the Chamber also advocating for town beautification and infrastructure, upgraded railway stockyards, water supply infrastructure, telecommunications services, road improvements, and emergency services.

Historical reports indicate the Chamber later became inactive and was described in 1970 as having been “in recess since 1966” before being successfully reformed later that year as the Eumundi and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The current incorporated entity, Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Inc, was formally established in 1995.

The Chamber acknowledged the 90year milestone as part of its 2026 AGM on Tuesday 26 May.

More information is available on the Chamber website.

3 MAG competition, with Sam Rackemann finishing fifth overall while being crowned Queensland State Champion on Vault. He also secured third on Rings and sixth on Parallel Bars.

Pommel.

Airfield future up in the air

Many may not realise the time my office spends researching, fact checking and making inquiries to get to the truth. Why? Because informed decision-making matters, whether it is legislation before Parliament or a government decision that may impact our electorate and residents.

State governments are supposed to actively push out information and make it available to all. Unfortunately, too often and increasingly so, that is far from reality, and Queenslanders are left fighting to pull it out themselves.

For the first time in my eight years as Noosa’s MP, our office had to lodge a Right to Information (RTI) request to obtain information that had already been released to an organisation. Nearly three months later, we are still waiting.

The subject? The Noosa North Shore Landing Ground, also known as the Teewah Airfield.

For those unfamiliar, in 2022, Noosa Council relinquished the trusteeship of the site to state government who had for decades sought to revert it to National Park, and I requested that government consult with our community, which they did in 2023.

That consultation asked whether the full reserve should become National Park, or whether part of the site should be retained for community use.

At the time, submissions from Noosa Council, the local bushfire brigade, McDermott Aviation and our office highlighted important concerns, including emergency service use, aerial firefighting training, and the lack of any suitable identified alternative site for the recreational clubs.

Government proceeded with the transfer, with our efforts securing a two-year transition period for the two recreation clubs and establishment of a steering committee consisting of three departments and stakeholders including the clubs, as well Noosa Council, to help find a suitable site for relocation within the designated 60km radius requested.

At the time as I said in an update, whilst we appreciated that many in our community were in favour of transitioning this land to National Park as part of conservation efforts, it was disappointing that DES would not retain 10 per cent of this nearly 1000-acre site for recreational and community use.

Fast forward to a new government with updates increasingly difficult to obtain. Requests to attend the stakeholder meetings were ignored. Questions to ministers and departments often delivered little clarity in their responses.

One public response to a Question Without Notice even misrepresented our correspondence, where we had simply stated that relevant information was needed to make informed decisions regarding the site, including whether a) previous government commitments were being delivered, b) recreational clubs were being properly supported, c) that the site would continue to be maintained for emergency service use, and d) what the community consultation had actually shown. This was relevant, following online reports from one recreational club that had received the consultation results, stating that 66 per cent of respondents were against transitioning the site to National Park status.

If that was the case, we just need that evidence so all can move forward. However, when we asked the recreational group, they refused to provide a copy of the results and the Minister said he could not. Hence our own RTI application.

At the same time, petitions were tabled in Parliament calling for the airfield to remain in its current configuration to allow for emergency services and their contractors to undertake training, as well for recreational clubs. In a recent briefing with the Department of Environment, they reiterated again that emergency services have access to the site regardless of national park status, however site options for the recreational clubs were not suitable as they were too far away. The petitions have resulted in some questions, including whether

revoking the land from national park status is the only way to address the needs and how many of the signatories to the petitions are Noosa residents which we have not been able to ascertain as of yet.

This matters because, as you know, we represent our community, and that means ensuring decisions reflect the views of those who live here and are directly affected. If the consultation does show that a majority of Noosa respondents support retaining the airfield, and details on any proposals as alluded to during the departmental public hearing provided, as a community we could then assess any proposals based on facts. As you know, the devil is always in the detail!

With revocations of protected areas made via subordinate legislation and consultation not required under the Act, if the minister considers there has already been adequate prior public consultation there may not be opportunity for you to have your say coming up, hence we must validate what is being touted.

Throughout this whole process, key information has remained difficult to access, and as you can see, making informed advocacy and decision-making increasingly challenging.

This is yet another demonstration of flaws in our systems. This is not specifically about the airfield, the users or who wants what. It is about government processes, transparency, and the ‘push model’ that is supposed to exist, instead of communities and MPs pulling their hair out through the cost and time to get innocuous data out!

Now onto some updates.

Electric Bikes and Scooters

The State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee’s review of the Queensland Government’s E-Mobility Safety Bill has now been completed, and it is positive to see some of the nuances and concerns we raised reflected in the recommendations. These include an exemption framework for those unable to obtain a driver’s licence due to disability, age or medical reasons, refining the proposed 10km/h speed limit so it applies in high pedestrian areas rather than broadly across shared paths, and allowing compliant e-mobility devices access to designated public areas, while enabling supervised use by under-16s in controlled settings. However, concerns remain around areas of ‘overreach’, and as we have consistently raised, responses must stay focused on unlawful devices and dangerous behaviour, alongside increased QPS resourcing to improve safety outcomes, without unfairly impacting riders doing the right thing.

Noosa River Management Plan

With Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) advising that enforcement action will soon

commence for vessel owners not yet compliant with the 28-day anchoring regulations, reports that some vessel owners may have entered into agreements with the Sovereign Native Tribes of the Kabi First Nation to remain living on anchored houseboats have raised understandable questions. MSQ has stated that private agreements do not override Queensland marine safety laws or Noosa River restrictions, however ultimately where the lawfulness of any action is contested, that is a matter for the courts. As raised previously, including in matters involving the decommissioned TAFE site and differing views between Kabi Kabi groups and recognised Native Title Holders, these are often complex matters of legal recognition, rights and interpretation. Whilst the Federal Court has recognised non-exclusive native title rights of the Kabi Kabi People, we have been advised those rights must still be exercised in accordance with Commonwealth, State and Local Government laws. As legislators, an MP’s role is in the making and amending of laws through Parliament, while interpretation and adjudication rightly sit with the Judiciary under the separation of powers.

Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority

With the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority (SCWA) now established, questions remain as to whether it will deliver the outcomes supporters hope for, particularly for Noosa. The Queensland Government has committed $35.6 million over three years toward its establishment and operations, despite ongoing concerns around consultation, governance, duplication and what tangible benefits this will provide locally. As raised throughout debate, Noosa did not ask for this authority nor was there appropriate community consultation. We will continue monitoring its implementation, particularly to ensure costs are not shifted onto Noosa ratepayers, and that any investment genuinely improves waterways management, infrastructure, safety and local outcomes. To view my full parliamentary debate speech, https://documents.parliament.qld.gov.au/speeches/spk2026/Sandy_ Bolton-Noosa-20260514-775835118365.pdf.

Pomona Rangers Hut

Following the demolition of this building due to significant white ant damage, a positive outcome was secured with the Queensland Government transferring the state-owned site at 1 School Street, Pomona to Noosa Council under a freehold-in-trust arrangement, which Council unanimously accepted. This will ensure the site remains in community use, provide greater certainty for the ongoing tenure of the Pomona Men’s Shed into the future, and help address longstanding access concerns raised by neighbouring residents. It is good to

see this matter progress toward resolution, to view the full issue history, visit https://www. sandybolton.com/?s=Pomona+Rangers Review into Governance

In Parliament, I again called for an independent review into Queensland’s governance and parliamentary systems, highlighting escalating issues around transparency, accountability and decision-making. With billions of taxpayer dollars lost through failed projects, cost blowouts and poor oversight, these are not isolated issues, but symptoms of deeper structural failings within how government operates. We need stronger checks and balances, improved parliamentary integrity, and a system that genuinely serves everyday Queenslanders rather than vested interests. If governments continue to resist to reform themselves, ultimately it will be up to Queenslanders to drive the push for a more accountable, better-functioning system themselves. To see my full speech, visit https://documents.parliament.qld.gov. au/speeches/spk2026/Sandy_Bolton-Noosa-20260513-473087804670.pdf

And Finally…

Until next time, if you need any assistance regarding state government matters, call us on 53193100 or email noosa@parliament. qld.gov.au and don’t forget to visit us at Noosa 360, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn for other updates, as there are plenty! As well our monthly polls and we send gratitude to all who share their views on a range of topics raised in Parliament.

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton speaking on the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority Bill. (Supplied)

Mens Shed Pomona secure the future of their shed. (Supplied)

The Guide

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Friday, May 29

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6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Advice for the home gardener.

8.30 Shetland. (Mv) Thesearch ison for Ian, asCalder and Tosh dig into Annie and Bergen’s relationship.

9.30 Gruen. (PG,R) Presented byWil Anderson.

10.05 Urzila. (Mals,R) Urzila’s camping hatred sparks woe.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG,R)

11.40 Love Me. (Mls,R)

1.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

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Since coming to prominence in the UK after a year-long stint marooned in the Outer Hebrides for the BBC documentary Castaway2000, adventurer Ben Fogle (pictured) has delighted in completing extreme feats, witnessing natural wonders and sharing his passion for environmental conservation in all manner of programs. In this three-part exploration, Fogle embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime journey across China, delving into 3000 years of history and discovering how the country rapidly transformed to become the global powerhouse it is today. Friday’s second chapter finds him in the heart of the country, where deep-rooted traditions endure despite modern technology.

9-1-1

Seven, Monday, 8.40pm

Stealing the title of “most adrenaline-pumping season finales” from Grey’sAnatomy, this Los Angeles-set first responder drama doesn’t hold back when it comes to setting up a (literal) cliffhanger. From bombings to a train derailment or bridge collapse, sergeant Athena Grant (Angela Bassett, pictured) of the LAPD and her firefighting friends at Station 118 are able to handle almost anything the show’s writers throw their way. Season nine’s hardhitting send-off is no exception, with Athena battling for her life in hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound and her colleagues working overtime to track down the man responsible before he can endanger anyone else – or worse, finish what he started.

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Shaun Micallef (pictured) has uncovered several sobering truths behind the glitzy facade of the gambling industry in this insightful docuseries, but Tuesday’s conclusion ups the ante. Visiting a Wollongong family, the comedian finds out if the odds are already stacked against the next generation of Australians, for whom sports matches seem to go hand in hand with advertising and betting. He also spends a baffling afternoon with poker machine influencer Luca Kante and his fans, before heading to Parliament House in Canberra for a chat with independent senator and former Wallabies captain David Pocock about the Murphy Report and gambling reform. Forsupport,callGambler’s Help(1800 858 858).

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Compass. (R) 10.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 11.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Assembly. (R) 1.45 Bad Company. (M, R) 2.10 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 BBC News At Six. 8.30 France 24 English News. 9.00 DD India News Hour. 10.00 Legacy List. (PGa, R) 11.10 Making It. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Land Wars. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 18. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. Paul Merton travels onthe Glacier Express. 8.30 China With Ben Fogle. BenFogle journeys through the heart ofChina. 9.50 Rock Legends: Simple Minds. (PGs,R) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The King. (MA15+av) 11.40 Babylon Berlin. (Mav, R) 1.40 Syndrome E. (MA15+s, R) 3.35 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Malicious Mind Games. (2022,Mav,R) Laura Ault. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted byLarry Emdur.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted byJohanna Griggs. 8.00 MOVIE: The Da Vinci Code. (2006,Mav,R) Anacademic uncovers aconspiracy while helping investigate amurder inside the Louvre. Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.35 Quacks. (MA15+dns) John falls inlove with awoman from the apothecary.

1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.15 The Makery. 11.30 Wiggle. 11.45 Andy’s Global Adventures. 1.30pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.45 The Makery. 3.05 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.55 BattleBots. 9.40 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.05 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 7.20 FBC News. 8.10 NHK Newsline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 France 24 English News. 10.30 The Movie Show. 12.15pm DW The Day. 12.45 Red Flag: Music’s Failed Revolution. 2.05 Masculinity. 3.00 Bamay. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.35 Inside The Huddle. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 1.35am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am Morning Programs. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Imagine Holidays Iconic Rail Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.00 Fresh TV. 1.30 Room For Improvement. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (74) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: The Darkside. (2013, PG) 1.40 Bigger

6am Morning Programs. 9.35 Kindred. 11.25 The Thicket. (2024, Malsv) 1.25pm Spear. (2015, Malw) 3.00 Another Country. (2015, PGaw) 4.25 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PGv) 5.55 The Unknown Country. (2022, PGa) 7.30 Haywire. (2011, Mlv) 9.15 Looking Glass. (2017, MA15+asv) 11.10 Hail, Caesar! (2016, PGlsv) 1.05am The Sweeney. (2012, MA15+lv) 3.10 The Tracker. (2002, Mav) 5.00 The Movie Show. 5.35 The Unknown Country. (2022, PGa)

6.00 9News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Perfect Wedding Match. (2020,G,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.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round13. Cronulla Sharks vManly Sea Eagles.

9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage ofthe NRL game.

10.45 MOVIE: Rambo III. (1988,Mlv,R) Rambo sets out torescue his former commander. Sylvester Stallone.

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)

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6.00 10 News+.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG,R) Hosted byRebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Acouple must bring their house upto date.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns,R) Celebrity panellists compete tosee who can remember the most about events ofthe week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage ofnews, sport and weather. 10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PG,R) 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Danger Man. 7.00 7.30 CruiseAway. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon London Kills. 1.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 3.00 MOVIE: The Baby And The Battleship. (1956) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day6. Midnight Major Crimes. 1.00 See No Evil. 2.00 Parole. 3.20 Antiques Roadshow. 4.00 Danger Man. 5.00 Open Homes Australia. 5.30 My Favorite Martian.

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ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.30 Bewitched. 11.30 Rugby Heaven. 12.30pm Manifest. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: 17 Again. (2009, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The DUFF. (2015, M) 11.30 Seinfeld. 12.30am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.35 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.35 Australian Ninja Warrior. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 5.10 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Storage Wars. Noon American Resto. 12.30 American Pickers. 1.30 Pawn Stars. 2.30 Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Carlton vGeelong. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.15 GetOn Extra. 11.45 MOVIE: 21. (2008, M) 2.15am Pawn Stars. 3.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 4.00 Surveillance Oz. 5.00 Ax Men.

Saturday, May 30

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend

Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage

Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00

ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 1.30 Shetland. (Mv, R) 2.30 The Dark Emu Story. (PG, R) 4.10 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kath’s

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

Presented by Tom Gleeson.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv) A local women’s football match is cut short when the star player is found dead.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Final, MA15+av) When six people are slaughtered by an unknown gunman, Nikki and Jack must work against 10.15 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) Bergerac’s career is on the line as the case gets personal.

11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm The Scarecrows’ Wedding. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.05 Octonauts And Operation Deep Freeze. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.55 Caper Crew. 9.15 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

12.50pm Wildest Places: Great Barrier Reef. 1.45 Nula. 2.15 Over The Black Dot. 2.45 Always Was Always Will Be. 3.25 Songrites. 4.30 This Is Indian Country. 5.00 Treaty Road. 5.50 Our Law. 6.35 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Rogue. (2007, MA15+) 10.20 Yothu Yindi Tribute Concert. 11.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 12.50

PBS News. 1.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (Malv, R) 2.55 Stories From The Cities. (PG) 3.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.30 Cycling.

UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. Highlights. 5.30 Sinking The German Fleet. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean: Ibiza. (PGaw)

8.25 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland: From Lucerne Via Interlaken To Jungfraujoch. (Mn, R) A train journey from Lucerne to Jungfraujoch.

9.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar: Passion. (Mal, R) Elizabeth Taylor challenges the studio system.

10.20 The Wonders Of Europe. (Mv, R) 11.20 Snowpiercer. (Mv, R) 2.05 Matched. (PG, R) 3.50 My Unique B&B. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am Morning

Programs. 10.30 The Movie Show. 12.15pm The Swiping Game. 12.35 Black Comedy In America. 2.25 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 Mastermind Aust. 6.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 12.30am Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm Blackout Love. (2021, Mdls, Italian) 2.10 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PGa, Tamil) 3.50 Discovering Film. 4.40 The Red Turtle. (2016, PGa, No dialogue) 6.15 Trinity Is Still My Name. (1971, PGv) 8.30 O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, Mv) 10.30 Lonesome. (2022, MA15+adlnsv) 12.20am Late Programs.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Lord Mayors Cup, Bel Esprit Stakes and Queensland Derby. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

8.00 Ooops! I Bought A Pub. (PG)

Shane Jacobson buys a rundown country pub sight unseen and attempts to bring it back to life.

8.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000, Mav, R)

A successful Roman general seeks revenge after he is betrayed and his family is murdered by the emperor’s heir. Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen.

11.40 To Be Advised.

12.40 Devils. (MA15+av)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Australia’s Amazing Homes. 1.00 Australia’s Big Backyards. 2.00 Animal Rescue. 2.30 Harry’s Practice. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Garage 41. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing C’ship. Top Fuel C’ship. Riverbend Nationals. 4.00 Football. AFL. Brisbane v Fremantle. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Taken 3. (2014, M) 9.45 MOVIE: The 6th Day. (2000, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 TBA.

12.30 Destination WA. (R) 1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R) 1.30 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 2.00 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. (PGalm, R) 2.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGl, R) 3.30 Tasman Trails. (PGl) 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Dune. (2021, Mav, R) A young nobleman and his family accept stewardship over a dangerous planet. Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac.

10.30 MOVIE: Species. (1995, MA15+hlsv, R) Scientists chase a half-alien girl who escapes from a laboratory, concerned she intends to breed. Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley.

12.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) Stabler uncovers

1.30 Soccer. UEFA Champions League. Final. Paris Saint-Germain v Arsenal.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 MOVIE: Father’s Doing Fine. (1952) 12.45pm MOVIE: The Small Back Room. (1949, PG) 3.00 Rugby Union. Hospital Cup. Sunnybank v Easts. 5.00 Poirot. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Midnight Rizzoli & Isles. 1.00 See No Evil. 2.00 MOVIE: Aces High. (1976, M) 4.05 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 5.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. Noon Soccer. English Premier League. Crystal Palace v Arsenal. 2.00 Snackmasters. 3.30 MOVIE: Bookworm. (2024, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Show Dogs. (2018, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Shazam! (2019, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Cooked. (2025, MA15+) 11.50 Top 20 Funniest. 12.45am Prodigal Son. 2.30 Late Programs.

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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. (R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 The Assembly. (R) 3.15 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Assembly: Ian Thorpe. (Final, PGa) Students return to interview Ian Thorpe.

8.15 Bad Company. (Final, Ml) Opening Night of LePaysan... arrives.

8.40 Bergerac. (Final, Mlv) Bergerac must negotiate for his life and solve the murder.

9.40 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) A star football player is found dead.

10.40 Silent Witness. (Final, MA15+av, R) 12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00

Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 4.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Bluey’s Big Play. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 Caper Crew. 8.05 Secrets At Red Rocks. (Final) 8.30 Animal Park. 10.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point. (R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 4. 4.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. Highlights. 5.25 Marilyn Monroe: The Rise Of An Icon. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Hunt For The Last Nazis. (Malv) A look at Nazi war criminals hiding in Australia. 9.00 Mysteries Of Stonehenge: Secrets Of The Sun. (Mav, R) Takes a look at the prehistoric structure that is Stonehenge on England’s Salisbury Plain.

10.50 Pan Am: Rise And Fall Of An Aviation Icon. (PG, R) 11.50 The Fastest Bicycle. (Ml) 1.40 Matched. (R) 3.25 U-96, The True Story Of Das Boot. (PGaln, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

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6am Morning Programs. 12.35pm Everything’s Gonna Be All White. 1.35 Faithless. 2.05 Jeopardy! 4.10 WorldWatch. 5.35 The Frontier. 6.30 Abandoned Engineering. 8.20 Travel Man. 8.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. 11.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. 3.25am 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 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) Hosted by Jim Jefferies. 8.10 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.10 How To Poison Your Husband. (Ma, R) Details the shocking true story of Heather Mook, a conwoman who was convicted of poisoning her husband.

10.45 24 Hours In Police

Custody: Sudden Death –Think Murder. (Mav, R)

12.00 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+a, R) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Harry’s Practice. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Surgery Ship. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.30 My Greek Odyssey. 5.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Maternal. 11.30 The Coroner. 12.30am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. (Return) 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. Melbourne v GWS Giants. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Football. AFL. West Coast v Essendon. 10.30 AFL PostGame. 11.00 MOVIE: S.W.A.T. (2003, M) 1.30am Blokesworld.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 11.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 12.00 MasterChef Aust. (PG,

6.30 The Dog House. (R) A biker hopes a miniature pinscher that lives life in the fast lane can be his new sidekick.

7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (Return, PG) The team helps a family of six that is bursting at the seams in a two-bedroom house.

9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mad, R) NSW Ambulance crews race to a call for a slashed throat, perform life-saving CPR on teens, treat a suspected drug overdose at a brothel and rush to a potential stroke at a building site.

11.30 Elsbeth. dies in a suspicious cleaning accident. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 GolfBarons. (PGl, R) 1.30 Fish Forever. 2.00 Oz Off Road TV. (PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. Canberra Raiders v North Queensland Cowboys. From GIO Stadium, Canberra. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.30 Key Ingredient. (R) 10.00 The Chef’s Garden. (R) 10.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.40 MasterChef Aust. (PG, R) 1.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGals, R) 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 3.00 Wheel Of Fortune Australia. (R)

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Shark! (Premiere, PGal)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 The First 48: What About Me/Last Round. (Mal, R)

11.10 American Ripper: Blood And Bone. (Mav)

12.00 Oz Off Road TV. (PG, R) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Getaway. 12.30 Avengers. 1.30 MOVIE: Cage Of Gold. (1950, PG) 3.15 MOVIE: Fire Over Africa. (1954) 5.00 Midsomer Murders. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Midnight Major Crimes. 1.00 See No Evil. 2.00 Transplant. 3.00 Iconic Australia. 4.00 Avengers. 5.00 My Favorite Martian. 5.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.40 12.10pm Soccer. English Premier League. Manchester City v Aston Villa. 2.10 The Summit. 5.30 MOVIE: Goosebumps. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Black Adam. (2022, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Locker. (2025, M) Midnight Gotham. 12.50 Arrow. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.15 Race Across The World. (Ml) The teams travel through Sumatra, enduring an ad-hoc transport system, limited accommodation options and virtually zero English spoken. 9.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGal, R) Anisa Nandaula, Brett Blake, Celia Pacquola, Joel Creasey and Rove McManus decipher a Roman numerals task. 10.30 FBI. (Mv, R) A bus explosion kills several people. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Health & Wellness Winter 2026

Locals helping locals hear

Meet Nick, Tanya and Cherie. Hinterland Hearing are an independent hearing clinic, the only fulltime clinic in Cooroy and the surrounding hinterland. They are locals helping locals throughout the Noosa hinterland and based in Cooroy on Emerald St. Being independent means they can offer all brands of hearing devices and solutions. As well as hearing tests and hearing aids (free for eligible pensioners and veterans), being independent means they offer a wider range of services than your traditional multinational clinic, such as tinnitus treatment (Oritone & Neuromonics), ear wax removal with suction, and hearing tests for children from age four.

Hearing rehabilitation requires devices with computer chips making millions of calculations per second, combined with brain training. Therefore the experience of your audiologist is key to helping you come through with clearer hearing and ultimately a healthier, easier, and more enjoyable life. From the Noosa pioneer Parkyn family and with 19 years experience, Nick is an audiologist who holds a Bachelor degree in Psychology and a Master of Clinical Audiology, so rest assured he has the expertise and compassion to help you and your loved one reconnect with the sounds and conversations that make life mean-

ingful. He is passionate about hearing health and Noosa history, and is available for talks and presentations on either topic.

Tanya had her own wellness business

and has experience in allied health consulting, and Cherie a former pharmacist before having kids and passionate about audiology through her son’s hearing difficulties, so they

have the care, passion and competence to help our clients.

Locals helping locals — that has always been at the heart of what we do.

Hinterland Hearing is the only full-time independent hearing clinic in Cooroy and the surrounding hinterland.

Led by experienced audiologist Nick Parkyn, Hinterland Hearing offers personalised care, hearing aids, tinnitus treatment, ear wax removal with suction, and hearing services for children and adults.

Independent means more choice, tailored solutions, and access to all major hearing aid brands, including fully funded options for eligible pensioners and veterans.

With 19 years’ experience, Nick, alongside passionate practice managers Tanya and Cherie, is dedicated to helping locals reconnect with the sounds and conversations that matter most.

Locals helping locals at Hinterland Hearing. (Supplied)

Health & Wellness Winter 2026

Your eye health is our priority

As the cooler months settle in, winter often brings a natural shift in focus toward our overall health and wellbeing. While many of us think about immunity, nutrition, and staying active, eye health is something that can easily be overlooked, yet it plays a vital role in how we experience the world around us every day.

At Sunshine Coast Ophthalmologists (SCO), we believe great eye care starts with feeling comfortable, informed, and genuinely cared for. Proudly based in Noosa, our team is made up of locals who are passionate about looking after the eye health of our community. Led by experienced ophthalmologist Associate Professor Kris Rallah-Baker, Your Local Eye Doctor - we provide specialist care across a range of conditions including cataracts, pterygium, macular degeneration, and medical retina treatments.

Winter is also one of the most popular times for patients to proceed with eye surgery, particularly cataract and pterygium surgery. With recovery often requiring a short break from activities like swimming, many patients choose the cooler months so they’re not missing out on the outdoor lifestyle and water-based activities that summer on the Sunshine Coast is known for. Planning ahead during winter can mean being fully recovered and ready to enjoy the brighter months with clearer vision and greater confidence.

We understand that navigating eye health can feel overwhelming at times, which is why we place a strong emphasis on clear communication, thorough assessments, and personalised care. Our goal is to ensure every patient feels confident in their diagnosis and supported in their treatment journey.

A key part of our mission is making eye care more accessible to our community. We proudly offer bulk-billed initial cataract consultations for eligible patients, helping to reduce barriers to specialist care and ensuring more locals can access the treatment they need, when they need it. At a time when cost-of-living pressures are be-

ing felt by many, this initiative reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality care without compromising accessibility.

Beyond the clinic, we are passionate about working closely with local GPs, optometrists, and community groups to support early detection and education around eye health. We believe that strong collaboration within our local healthcare network leads to better outcomes for patients and a more connected community.

This winter, we encourage you to take a moment to prioritise your eye health. If you’ve noticed changes in your vision, increased discomfort, or if it’s simply been a while since your last check, seeking advice early can make all the difference.

At SCO, we’re more than just a clinic - we’re part of the community. And we’re here to ensure

Stand tall with Sensokinetic Orthotics

For more than 40 years, Dan Everson Podiatry has helped Sunshine Coast locals stay mobile, confident, and independent. Our focus is simple: identify the real cause of your foot, ankle, knee, hip, or balance concerns, then create a treatment plan that helps you move better every day.

One of our key treatment options is Sensokinetic orthotics — a specialised orthotic approach designed to improve foot function, posture, balance and movement control. Unlike standard inserts, Sensokinetic orthotics are tailored to support the way your body moves, helping reduce strain and encourage more natural alignment.

At your appointment, we take the time to assess your walking pattern, foot posture balance and lifestyle needs. We may use gait analysis, balance screening or footwear checks to understand how your feet are affecting the rest of your body.

Sensokinetic orthotics may assist with:

•Foot, ankle, knee, hip, or lower back discomfort

•Poor balance or instability

•Arthritis-related foot changes

•Age-related changes in walking and mobility

•Difficulty staying active or confident on your feet

We also stand behind our care with treatment guarantees, giving patient’s confidence that their orthotics and treatment plan will be reviewed, adjusted, and supported properly. Our goal is not just to provide orthotics, but to make sure they are comfortable, practical, and helping you achieve better movement in daily life.

Whether you want to keep walking, shopping, travelling, gardening or simply moving with more confidence, Dan Everson Podiatry can help you take the next step.

Book today and ask us about Sensokinetic orthotics and our treatment guarantees.

Sunshine Coast Ophthalmologists (SCO) believe great eye care starts with feeling comfortable, informed, and genuinely cared for. (Supplied)

Associate Professor Kris Rallah-Baker. (Supplied)

Dan Everson Podiatry helps locals stay mobile, confident, and independent. (Supplied)

about the large Pin & Tonic sign?

You may have driven past it and wondered what exactly happens inside.

Pin & Tonic is a modern natural medicine clinic bringing together Acupuncture, East Asian Medicine, Naturopathy, and Nutrition.

The name itself is a cheeky play on words: “Pin” refers to Acupuncture, while “Tonic” reflects the Naturopathy and Nutrition side of the clinic.

Patients commonly seek Acupuncture for pain and injuries, headaches and migraines, period pain, neuropathy, allergies, and chronic tension. Naturopathy and Nutrition consultations are often sought for digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, stress, fatigue, and immune support.

What makes Pin & Tonic different is its integrative approach. Patients can choose their preferred therapy, or combine modalities for more comprehensive support tailored to their individual needs.

Pin & Tonic has its roots in Launceston, Tasmania, where Belinda Matkovich and fellow practitioner Katy ran a busy clinic together for more than a decade before Belinda made the move north to establish the Noosa clinic.

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With more than 20 years’ experience in natural medicine, Belinda is known for her calm, grounded style and practical consultations, helping patients cut through overwhelming health information and feel more confident in their next steps. If you’re ready to feel more supported in your health journey and prioritise wellbeing for the whole family, now is the perfect time to book an appointment with Belinda at Pin & Tonic in Noosa Junction.

Health & Wellness Winter 2026

A caring collective

Overlooking the Noosa River at Quamby Place, the newly opened Noosa Health & Wellness Collective is a welcome solution for local practitioners looking for a home for their private practice. Created by a local psychotherapist to meet the needs of caring professionals, these brandnew consulting rooms for hire offer a perfect blend of solo-practitioner autonomy with built-in support and connection.

With an emphasis on sensory experience and nervous system regulation, every practitioner room has natural light and fresh air streaming in from windows that overlook a lush green park to the Noosa River. The calm and modern rooms are filled with consciously chosen furniture and artwork to further enhance the client and practitioner experience. This space has also been designed with the health of the community and the planet in mind. Low-tox paint has been applied to minimise VOC’s, no synthetic room sprays are used, natural cleaning products are used in all rooms, and lighting has been designed to offer many options for sensitive eyes.

Most importantly, the Noosa Health and Wellness Collective comes with a ready-made community of like-minded health and wellness practitioners who understand the highs and lows of private practice. Being a solo practitioner in private practice can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be isolating. The need to network and grow your referrers can feel daunting and exhausting after a week of clients.

“Being a solo practitioner can mean missing out on a team to share ideas with, have a laugh with, and grow together. The collective offers this missing piece for Noosa wellness providers” , says

Noosa Health and Wellness Collective founder, Psychotherapist Christine Davies.

As well as organic opportunities for cross-referring and networking, the collective offers regular optional networking events for their practitioners. “I know from experience that when a therapist feels relaxed and supported in their work, this naturally flows on to benefit the client. I wanted to offer a space that not only supports our wonderful Collective practitioners but also ripples out to positively impact the health and wellbeing of our wider Noosa community”

Currently offering Counselling, Psychotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, this new addition to Noosa Heads offers an opportunity for you to elevate your business in a space that you and your clients feel calm and supported in. If you’re a Psychologist, Counsellor, Social worker, Nutritionist, Naturopath, or other allied health and wellness practitioner who has been looking for a new home for your private practice, this new community-filled space supports you to grow your clients and your business at the same time.

If you’re interested in joining the Noosa Health and Wellness Collective, room hire is currently available. Get in touch via email admin@ noosawellnesscollective.com.au, or visit us online www.noosawellnesscollecitve.com.au.

Noosa Health & Wellness Collective currently offers Counselling, Psychotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics. (Supplied)

Noosa Health & Wellness Collective is a welcome solution for local practitioners looking for a home for their private practice. (Supplied)

Relieve pain and trauma with Body Therapy

My name is Silvia Febres and my Health & Wellness practice improves the connection between your body, mind and emotional wellbeing.

Many people carry the effects of emotional stress, busy lifestyles, injuries, anxiety or past experiences within the body without fully realising it. Over time, this can create tightness, discomfort, fatigue and a feeling of disconnection from ourselves. Body therapy works by helping the nervous system relax - allowing the body to soften, rebalance and return to a more natural state of ease.

My approach to wellness is centered aroundcreatingasafe,supportivespacewhere you can slow down, reconnect with yourself and feel supported through periods of change, healing or personal growth. This philosophy combines physical wellbeing with emotional balance, mindfulness and self-awareness to help you feel healthier, calmer and more aligned to your dream life.

I also offer meditation, movement and holistic wellness practices that reduce pain and tension, helping you feel empowered, peaceful and living your happiest life.

For more information please visit silviafebres.com.au or call me on 0418 571 787

Growing wellness

The global wellness economy has grown rapidly in the aftermath of the pandemic and reached a new peak of $6.3 trillion in 2023, according to the Global Wellness Institute.

Whiletheglobalwellnesseconomywasinitially hit hard by the pandemic in 2020, it accelerated following Covid-19, fueled by the ever-expanding consumer interest in and need for wellness.

In its 2019-2023 report the Global Wellness Institute determined that in 2023, the global wellness economy stood at $6.3 trillion dollars, over 25 per cent higher than its size in 2019.

Looking at its overall trend since before the

pandemic, the global wellness economy has been increasing at an average annual rate of 5.9 per cent from 2019-2023, a growth trend that is significantly faster than the global GDP growth rate of 4.6 per cent, the report states. The report projects that the global wellness economy will grow at a robust rate of 7.3 per cent annually from 2023-2028, a growth rate substantially higher than the projected global GDP growth (4.8 per cent according to current IMF, World Economic Outlook Database forecasts) with the wellness economy is expected to reach nearly $6.8 trillion in 2024, and march toward nearly $9.0 trillion in 2028.

The wellness economy is expected to continue to grow across the world, including in Noosa.

Silvia Febres. (Supplied)

Cardiac imaging a great boost for Noosa region

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in our community, yet imaging has proven to be able to detect disease with a sensitivity of up to 98 per cent.

The Noosa Radiology network has recently added Cardiac MRI services to its cardiac imaging department, providing the most comprehensive range of cardiac imaging services on the Sunshine Coast.

MRI is a non-invasive, diagnostic tool with no radiation. It uses magnetic fields to produce detailed high-resolution images of the heart structure and function with no radiation.

Noosa Radiology is the only provider with a full Medicare MRI licence in the Noosa region, allowing it to bulk bill Medicare eligible GP & specialist referrals.

Professor Christian Hamilton Craig, director of cardiac imaging at Noosa Radiology, completed advanced cardiac imaging international fellowships in Australia, Europe, and the USA. Prof. Hamilton-Craig helped establish the RANZCR/CSANZ Conjoint Committee for Certification in Cardiac MRI.

“Cardiac MRI is an emerging powerful diagnostic tool for specific conditions, such as myocarditis, congenital heart disease and cardiomyopathy. This investment will benefit patients and we’re excited to be able to provide a complete range of cardiac imaging services to our patients locally, utilising the best imaging test based on the patients’ clinical need.”

Noosa Radiology offers a full range of screening and diagnostic cardiac imaging services including, CT calcium score, CT coro-

nary angiography (CTCA), echocardiography, stress testing and myocardial perfusion scans (MPS). It is actively involved in cardiac imaging research in collaboration with Griffith University, UQ and the University of the Sunshine Coast. It has just commenced studies to

help identify women at high risk of cardiovascular disease based on changes on screening mammography.

“This new service aligns with our goal of providing the most comprehensive and highest quality preventative, diagnostic and

procedural radiology services for all patients and referrers in our network.”, Referrer Liaison Manager Katrina Kellett said. Noosa Radiology accepts all radiology referrals. connect@noosaradiology.com.au

Health & Wellness Winter 2026

Helping with looking after your vision as you age

Many of us expect our vision to change as we get older. Reading glasses become part of daily life, smaller print gets harder to see, and driving at night may not feel quite as easy as it once did. While some changes are a normal part of ageing, others deserve attention. One condition that becomes more common with age is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), one of the leading causes of vision loss in people over 50.

AMD affects the macular, a small but important, central part of the retina at the back of the eye. The retina is the “film part of the camera” of the eye. Although the macula is tiny, it is responsible for the sharp, detailed vision we rely on every day for reading, driving, recognising faces and seeing fine detail. When the macula becomes damaged, these everyday tasks can become more challenging.

AMD is categorised as early, intermediate and advanced. Usually, vision is not significantly affected until the advanced stages. There are also two main types of advanced AMD: geographic atrophy or “dry” AMD and neovascular or “wet” AMD. Dry AMD is the most common form and usually develops slowly over time. Small deposits called drusen can build up beneath the retina and gradually affect the structure of the macula, eventually producing “holes in the film” , leading to patches of missing or blurred vision.

Wet AMD can cause sudden changes in eyesight, distortion of lines or blurring of central vision. It occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow beneath the retina and leak fluid or blood. Early treatment is particularly important in

Dr Madeleine Adams. (Supplied)

these cases, as prompt intervention can help protect sight.

Many people in Australia receive regular eye injections for wet AMD treatment to maintain their sight. The thought of having an injection in the eye can understandably sound scary. In

reality, most patients are surprised by how easy and straightforward the process can be. The procedure itself is quick and can be performed in an ophthalmology clinic, so there is no need for hospital admission. Before the injection, patients have their vision and eye pres-

sure checked, followed by specialised imaging scans of the retina to assess the health of the eye.

Recently, there has been encouraging progress for geographic atrophy (dry AMD). New injectable medications are now becoming available this year for some patients with geographic atrophy helping to slow the progression of retinal damage. While these treatments do not restore vision that has already been lost, they can help preserve useful vision for longer.

AMD can develop gradually and may not cause obvious symptoms in its early stages, which is why regular eye examinations with your local optometrist are so important.

All current AMD treatments work by controlling rather than curing the condition and therefore, treatment is ongoing. Some people may initially require injections every month, with treatment schedules later adjusted to have longer time periods between visits. Attending appointments regularly is an important part of protecting vision over the long term.

If you notice changes in your vision, particularly distortion, missing areas of vision or a sudden reduction in central sight, then seek advice promptly. Early detection and treatment can make a significant difference in maintaining your vision and independence. Your local optometrist can assess the health of your eyes and arrange referral to an ophthalmologist if further investigation or treatment is needed.

Dr Madeleine Adams, Ophthalmologist, Insight Eye Surgery, 59 Mary Street, Noosaville, Phone 07 5345 5011, www.insighteyesurgery. com.au

Dr Madeleine Adams is a Noosa based ophthalmologist specialising in refractive lens and cataract surgery providing custom vision corrections to best suit your eyes and your lifestyle.

We offer refractive lens surgery including:

• cataract surgery with astigmatism correcting or extended vision intraocular lenses

• Refractive Lens Exchange

• Implantable Collamer Lens for correction of myopia.

Dr Adams also takes care of all aspects of general ophthalmology including Pterygium, AMD, Glaucoma and Dry Eye.

Ask your local GP or optometrist for a referral today.

Cataract

Monday, June 1

ABC TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Silent Witness. (Final, Mav, R) 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. (PGl, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.55 Restoration Aust. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.35 Planet America. A look at American politics.

10.10 Todd Sampson’s Why? Alien Church. (Ml, R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R)

12.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Chopped Jnr. 10.15 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 The Declaration. 9.45 MOVIE: Walkabout. (1971, M) 11.35 Late Programs.

SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 3.05 Arts Centres Keep Our Elders Connected. (R) 3.25 No Distance Between Us. (R)

3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 21. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend

Escapes: Jo Joyner. (PG) Robson Green and Jo Joyner go horse riding.

8.40 Ancient Greece By Train: Cyclades To Turkey. (PG, R) In Paros, Professor Alice Roberts tours ancient sites and takes a small boat to the island of Delos.

9.35 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted by Greg Davies.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Sambre: Anatomy Of A Crime. (Mav)

12.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+s, R)

2.45 My Unique B&B. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. (Madls) Hosted by Glenn Robbins and Mick Molloy.

8.40 9-1-1. (Mav) Following Athena’s shooting, the 118 gathers at the hospital awaiting news.

9.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest rugby league topics. 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGadl) 12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R) 1.10 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

Programs. 2.20pm Inside The Huddle. 2.50 Over The Black Dot. 3.20 Stories From The Cities. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone Finland. (Premiere) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Is The Cloud Damaging The Planet? 9.05 Soccer’s American Dream. 10.00 The Hunt For The Last Nazis. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Auction Squad. 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 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Air Crash Inv. 11.50 Doc Martin. 12.50am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. Noon 100 Yards. (2023, Mv, Mandarin) 2.05 The Red Turtle. (2016, PGa, No dialogue) 3.35 Trinity Is Still My Name. (1971, PGv) 5.50 Emu Runner. (2018, PGadlv) 7.40 Hope Springs. (2012, Mas) 9.30 Cats. (2019, PG) 11.35 Let Them All Talk. (2020, Mls) 1.40am Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Motor Racing. National Drag Racing C’ship. Top Fuel C’ship. Riverbend Nationals. Replay. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 10.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Shark! (PGal, R) 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Shark! (PGal) The celebrities complete an open water swim.

8.40 100% Footy. (Mal) Features the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel.

9.40 9News Late. 10.10 Outback Opal Hunters.

a dangerous mine section. (Ml)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Borderline. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.00 MOVIE: The Amorous Prawn. (1962) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Midnight Major Crimes. 1.00 Chicago Med. 2.00 Transplant. 3.00 MOVIE: The Amorous Prawn. (1962) 5.00 Late Programs.

(82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Jeopardy! UK. 12.40pm MOVIE: Penguin Bloom. (2020, PG) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Dumb And Dumber. (1994, PG) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 The 100. 12.35am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.35 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.30 Late Programs.

Tuesday, June 2

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.05 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob. (M, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 3. Highlights.

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

8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (Final, PG)

8.50 Murder In The Skies: Who Downed MH17? (Final, PGa) 9.35 Compass: Gangs And God. (PG, R)

10.05 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Savage Builds. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Aaron Pedersen. (PG)

8.30 Insight. A look at the terrible effects of dementia.

9.30 Dateline. International current affairs.

10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.05 The Negotiator. (MA15+av) 11.55 Divided We Stand. (Mal, R) 2.40 My Unique B&B. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm The Grudge. 3.00 Brady Vs Belichick: The Verdict. 4.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Alone Finland. 6.50 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.40 The UnXplained. 10.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. 12.50am The Swiping Game. 1.10 Curious Australia. 1.45 Under The Banner Of Heaven. 3.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (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)

7.30 My Reno Rules. (Ma) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 9.15 House Of Wellness. (PG) A team of industry experts, media personalities and wellness advocates shares insights and experiences to highlight living well.

10.15 The Agenda Setters. 11.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mamv, R) 12.15 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Escape To The Country. 11.50 Hornby: A Model Empire. 12.50am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.25pm Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, Ms) 2.00 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PGa) 4.00 Notorious. (1946, PGa) 6.00 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.40 My Uncle Jens. (2025, Ml, Norwegian) 9.30 Victoria & Abdul. (2017) 11.35 Waiting For Anya. (2020, Mv) 1.40am Late Programs. 7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 The Point. 8.30 First Australians. 9.30 MOVIE: The Tracker. (2002, M) 11.15 Elder In Residence Oration 2025. 11.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 2.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Rookie Truckers. (Premiere) 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Train Rescue Down Under. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 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 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather.

The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R)

(R)

(8, 9)

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

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGl) Comedy panel show.

8.30 Explore TV: Western Australia. (Premiere) Six friends track an unforgettable journey across Australia’s largest state. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 9News Late. (Ml)

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Building Ideas. (PG, R) 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG)

Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.10 Sports Tonight: The Weekly Kick Off. Takes a look at the world of soccer. 10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 11.30 10 News+. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Borderline. 1.00 Chicago Med. 2.00 Our Yorkshire Farm. 3.00 MOVIE: Crooks In Cloisters. (1964) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Men’s and women’s Midnight Rizzoli & Isles. 1.00 Chicago Med. 2.00 Late Programs.

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

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Jeopardy! UK. 12.30pm Manifest. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Hangover Part III. (2013, MA15+) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 The 100. 12.25am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.20 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.35 Jeopardy! UK. 3.30 Late Programs.

Wednesday, June 3

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

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Gruen. (PG) Presented by Wil Anderson.

8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery.

9.25 Urzila. (Final, Mdls) Urzila nit picks an assailant.

9.50 Bad Company. (Final, Ml, R)

10.15 Planet America. (R)

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Business. (R)

11.20 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Steven Universe. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.35 News. 6.05 Bamay. 6.45 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.35 Walkabout To Hollywood. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding: USA. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 Mabo: Life Of An Island Man. 12.10am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.05 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob. (M, 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 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. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 4. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wonders Of Volcanoes With Dara Ó Briain. (PGa, R) Dara Ó Briain embarks on a quest in Italy.

9.20 The Audacity. (MA15+a) Crises hit the Winter Forum and Winter Gala, grotesquely held in adjacent ballrooms.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Rise Of The Raven. (MA15+av)

12.30 Golden Boy. (Mal, R) (Mlv, R)

3.05 My Unique B&B. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning

Programs. 2.50pm Brady Vs Belichick: The Verdict. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone Finland. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Darkness Of Man. (2024) 10.30 Travel Man. 11.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. 2am Under The Banner Of Heaven. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Oskars Kleid. (2022, Mal, German, Spanish) 2.00 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PGad, Hindi) 3.55 Cats. (2019, PG) 6.00 Storm Boy. (1976, PGa) 7.35 Dirty Dancing. (1987, Mas) 9.30 Shakespeare In Love. (1998, Ms) 11.45 Crash. (1996, MA15+ansvw) 1.35am November. (2017, MA15+v, Estonian) 3.45 Late Programs.

Thursday, June 4

ABC TV (2)

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (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 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGl, R) 1.00

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (M) The recruits try to traverse a high wire.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. (PG) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.

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

11.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Ma, R)

12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Australia’s Big Backyards. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 11.00 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. Midnight Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Surviving The Moment Of Impact. 12.30am Late Programs.

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Gruen. (PG, R) 10.35 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.20 Urzila. (Final, Mdls, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Bergerac. (Final, Mlv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 4.00 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PG) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point. (R) 2.05 The Lost City Of Ramses. (PGa, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 5. Highlights.

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

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Restoration Australia: Boorowa Convent.

9.00 The Assembly: Ian Thorpe. (Final, PGa, R) Students return to interview Ian Thorpe. 9.45 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (Final, PG, R)

10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.05 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGv, R) 11.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Ultimate Vets. 9.05 Animal Park. 10.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Pro Bull Riding: USA. 1.00 Over The Black Dot. 1.30 Inside The Huddle. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Warm Props. 9.30 MOVIE: G.I. Jane. (1997, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

29

TEN (5, 1)

Explore TV: Western Australia. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Events That Changed

Australia: The Fight For Marriage Equality. (Mav) Looks at Australia’s journey to LGBTQIA+ rights.

8.30 NRL Origin Story. Before 1980, NSW dominated as the “Origin” rule let players play where they started their career, not lived.

9.35 9News Late.

10.05 To Be Advised.

11.05 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning

Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Borderline. 1.00 Chicago Med. 2.00 Our Yorkshire Farm. 3.00 MOVIE: CarltonBrowne Of The F.O. (1959) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Men’s and Midnight Rizzoli & Isles. 1.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Jeopardy! UK. 12.30pm Manifest. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Hunter Killer. (2018, MA15+) 10.50 Seinfeld. 11.50 The 100. 12.40am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.40 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 3.00 Jeopardy! UK. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PGa, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.40 Elsbeth. (Mv) Elsbeth battles a veteran gossip columnist who trades in people’s secrets and may have killed to keep her own. 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 11.40 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

9GO! (82, 93) TEN (5, 1) NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Rick Stein’s Australia. (Final, PG)

8.40 Saving Yellowstone: The Keystone. (Return, PG) Looks at the wolves who call Yellowstone home.

9.35 A Gentleman In Moscow. (Mals) The Count must undertake a dangerous mission.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Under The Bridge. (Madl)

12.10 De Gaulle. (Mv, R) 3.05 My Unique B&B. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Framed. 2.50 Insight. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone Finland. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Travel Man. 11.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. 2am Under The Banner Of Heaven. 3.10 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 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Tane lays down the law. 7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (PGadl, R) A look at badly behaved drivers.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. The semito secure a spot in the grand

10.30 Police Code Zero: (M)

11.30 To Be Advised. 12.30 Brave New World. (MA15+asv)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Grace. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Father Brown. 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL. Adelaide v Geelong. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Kick Ons. 11.30 MOVIE: Underworld: Awakening. (2012, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.50pm In A Land That No Longer Exists. (2022, Mns, German) 2.45 Victoria & Abdul. (2017) 4.50 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968, PG) 7.30 An 9.30 Red Joan. (2018, Mas) 11.25 Beneath Hill 60. (2010, Malv) 1.40am Crash. (1996, MA15+ansvw) 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Infamously In Love. (2022, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 14. Manly Sea Eagles v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 10.40 9News Late.

11.10 The Inheritance. (Final, Mav)

12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Fish Forever. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Our Yorkshire Farm. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Pink String And Sealing Wax. (1945, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 TBA. 11.00 Midnight Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Detroit Grand Prix. H’lights. 12.35pm Manifest. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Hot Pursuit. (2015, M) 10.20 Seinfeld. 11.20 Rugby Heaven. 12.20am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.20 Late Programs.

(R) 12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG,

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Mls) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 NCIS. (Mdv) When a desperate man barricades himself inside an ammunitions warehouse, Knight is the only negotiator he’ll talk to. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (Mas, R) 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in 's'.

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India dazzles at every turn

India is a destination that dazzles at every turn — a vibrant tapestry of colour, culture, history and unforgettable experiences.

From the lively chaos of ancient bazaars to the serenity of sacred rivers and the grandeur of royal palaces, every moment invites travellers deeper into the heart of this extraordinary country.

Noosa Travel’s fully escorted India tour has been thoughtfully designed to showcase the very best of India, blending iconic sights with immersive cultural encounters and premium accommodation throughout.

The journey begins in the energetic capital of Delhi, where guests are immersed in India’s vibrant atmosphere with an exhilarating rickshaw ride through the winding laneways of Old Delhi. Passing bustling spice markets, colourful storefronts and centuries-old architecture, it is the perfect introduction to India’s rich culture and daily life.

Travelling by air-conditioned train, the tour continues to the sacred city of Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world. Here, guests witness the magic of a sunrise boat ride along the River Ganges, as the morning light illuminates the riverbanks and ancient rituals unfold before them.

Watching locals gather for prayer and ceremony on the ghats is a deeply moving cultural experience and one of the true highlights of the journey.

In Agra, travellers encounter one of the world’s most breathtaking landmarks, The Taj Mahal. It captivates visitors with its flawless white marble beauty and extraordinary symmetry. Built as a monument to love, this UNESCO World Heritage site is even more magical in person and truly something to tick off the bucket list.

The tour then continues to the colourful Pink

City of Jaipur. Here, guests enjoy an exciting jeep ride to the magnificent Amber Fort, elegant high tea at the luxurious Rambagh Palace and immersive cultural activities including henna painting and traditional turban tying.

A true highlight of the tour is the two-night stay at the magnificent Ranbanka Palace in Jodhpur. Rich in heritage and royal charm, this beautifully restored palace hotel allows guests to experience India like royalty.

With grand architecture, elegant interiors and warm hospitality, Ranbanka Palace offers a memorable glimpse into the regal lifestyle of Rajasthan’s former maharajas while exploring the famous “Blue City” of Jodhpur.

The journey concludes in vibrant Mumbai, where colonial history, modern India and coastal glamour combine. Throughout the tour, guests enjoy carefully selected four-star accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, expert local guides and the reassurance of full escorting by Noosa Travel.

Blending iconic landmarks, authentic cultural experiences and palace-style luxury, Noosa Travel’s escorted India tour promises a journey filled with wonder, connection and unforgettable memories.

For more information, please contact Noosa Travel on 5449 7000 or visit their website for the full tour itinerary - www.noosatravel.com.au.

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• 14 Nights 4 star accommodation with breakfast daily and 13 dinners

• Internal flights Varanasi to Delhi, Jodhpur to Mumbai

• Entrance fees to sights and monuments

• English speaking National tour guide and local guides

• Train journey Delhi to Varanasi in Executive Chair Car

• High tea at Rambagh Palace, boat ride on River Ganges

• Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi

• Air conditioned transport for all transfers and sightseeing

• Fully escorted by Noosa Travel

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The lights are on and everyone’s out

The Sydney harbour and CBD has once again been reimagined as a vibrant city in colour as Vivid Sydney kicks off its 16th year.

In a festival-first, there is no theme for artists and creators to work within, so visitors can expect to see unparalleled creativity across curated Light, Minds, Music, and Food events and experiences this year.

Festival-goers can experience more than 200 events over 23 nights that will ignite the senses, stimulate their minds, and tap into unexplored wonder, giving both locals and visitors a unique opportunity to experience Sydney in a whole new light.

This year’s program is home to more than 80 percent free events across both daytime and evening, a condensed 6.5km light walk with 43 installations, projections and large-scale public

artworks, as well as the eagerly-awaited return of the drone show – this year, shining bright over Cockle Bay across 22 performances.

Additionally, the well-loved Vivid Fire Kitchen has a new home in Barangaroo reserve and boasts a significant lineup of culinary heavyweights, while Vivid Minds (formally Ideas) delivers world-class conversations and performances from some of the leading creative minds globally.

Headlining the exceptional list of talent this year are some of Australia’s most-beloved homegrown talent from Matt Corby and Mallrat, through to Mark Best, and Julie Goodwin. Joining them, we have global creative trailblazers Chloe Zhao, Sean Baker, and Zane Lowe, to renowned Light artists Chris Levine, Yann Nguema, and David Moraton.

NSW Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve

Kamper said Sydney had become the canvas for one of the world’s greatest arts festivals, as Vivid Sydney once again transforms our city through Light, Music, Minds and Food.

“The Minns Labor Government is proud to deliver a bold new creative direction in 2026 — an immersive, accessible program spanning 23 unforgettable nights, with more than 80 per cent of events free to attend,” he said.

“From the iconic Light Walk and the festival’s biggest-ever drone show to world-class music, food and cultural conversations, this year’s program gives locals and visitors more reasons than ever to experience Sydney in completely new ways.“

Vivid Sydney Festival Director Brett Sheehy AO said, this year marked the start of an exciting evolution of Vivid Sydney.

“We’ve expanded the program across all pillars and have opened up the brief for artists and removed the creative limitations of needing to centre around one key theme,” he said.

“Visitors can expect a more immersive and interactive experience that will encourage them to explore new locations, unexpected installations, and spend more time enjoying the festival – both after dark and during the day.

“We’ve gone back to the core of what Vivid Sydney is all about which is tapping into creativity, and through this, there’s this incredible platform to showcase leading Australian talent as well as a chance to bring legendary international talent to the Sydney landscape too.”

Vivid Sydney runs until to Saturday 13 June. For more information visit www.vividsydney.com.

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Magpies leading in Aussie Bird Count

The results of BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count are in with a record breaking 5 million birds counted during the week-long national bird counting frenzy held in October last year. 64,000 Australians took part in the Count - the 12th year running of what has arguably become Australia’s most popular citizen science event.

The Australian Magpie swooped into top spot as the bird Australia sees the most. One in every two surveys completed in 2025 included a sighting of the iconic black-and-white bird, highlighting its ubiquitous presence in Australian life.

The Rainbow Lorikeet claimed second position on the list of our most commonly spotted species, ahead of the native Noisy Miner, the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, and the Magpie-lark. As in previous years, the Rainbow Lorikeet was the most abundant bird we counted due to regular sightings of colourful flocks.

“Because rainbow lorikeets are more social, hanging out in flocks, when we see them, we see more of them.” said BirdLife Australia’s National

Public Affairs advisor (and chief bird-nerd) Sean Dooley. “But the magpie is the bird we encounter most often. Every second person who did the Count last year added a magpie to their list.”

Australia’s most commonly seen birds in the 2025 Aussie Bird Count

Australian Magpie

Rainbow Lorikeet

Noisy Miner

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Magpie-lark

Galah

Red Wattlebird

Crested Pigeon

Welcome Swallow

Common Myna

Sightings were recorded in all corners of the country, even in far-flung territories of the Christmas and Cocos Islands and sub-Antarctic

Heard Island. Most bird counts though (about 70 per cent) were conducted in built-up areas, adding to a national snapshot of the birds sharing our increasingly urbanised world.

Most wild dogs are dingoes

A new genetic test has revealed that most of the free-roaming canines in Australia, often labelled ‘wild dogs’ , carry a significant amount of dingo ancestry.

A team of Adelaide University researchers from the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA and the Environment Institute analysed more than 300 free-roaming canines across Australia including K’gari, and found that, on average, just 11.7 per cent of their DNA comes from domestic dogs.

Levels were highest in southeastern Australia, particularly Victoria and New South Wales, and much lower in the remote north and west.

“For decades, different genetic tests have given conflicting answers about how much European dog ancestry free-roaming dingoes carry,” said senior author Dr Yassine Souilmi, whose study was published in Conservation Letters.

“Our study used pre-colonial dingo DNA as a true reference to resolve that disagreement, and we have concluded the vast majority of free-roaming canines in Australia are overwhelmingly dingo.”

The finding, which was also informed by Ancient DNA records, has major implications for

how the species is classified and the way the population should be managed.

“The ‘wild dog’ label hides important biological and cultural differences. A predominantly dingo individual is not the same as a stray domestic dog,” said Dr Souilmi.

“Future management should be regionally informed, and developed in close partnership with Indigenous Australian communities, for whom dingoes have been companions and kin for thousands of years.”

The new testing technique remains accurate with few DNA markers, making affordable, largescale ancestry screening feasible for the first time.

“Because our test works reliably with so few markers, ancestry screening is finally affordable for routine use,” said co-first author Shyamsundar Ravishankar.

“Wildlife agencies no longer need a whole-genome budget to get a trustworthy answer.”

The study also resolved Australia’s dingoes into eight genetically distinct populations, including two previously undescribed groups in northern and central Australia.

After accounting for domestic dog ancestry,

Search begins for next koala detection dog

A nationwide search is underway for a new fourlegged conservation hero to carry on the legacy of world-famous koala detection dog Bear.

The beloved canine, now 11 years old, retired earlier this year after spending a decade helping locate koalas and other wildlife in need of rescue across Australia. Bear was one of the first dogs trained to detect the scent of live koalas, becoming a global ambassador for wildlife conservation. Now, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Innovation for Conservation and the University of the Sunshine Coast Detection Dogs for Conservation program are searching for Bear’s successor.

IFAW Oceania head of programs Josey Sharrad said Bear had set the benchmark for conservation dogs around the world.

“Bear set the gold standard for koala detection dogs. He’s leaving very big boots to fill, but now it’s time to find his successor to follow in his pawprints and keep protecting koalas,” Ms Sharrad said.

Notable shifts in the overall results from previous years include some birds outside of the top ten climbing the ranks of those we see most often. The Australian White Ibis has climbed from 23rd place in 2021, to 14th last year. In NSW and Queensland the Australian Brush-turkey is also scratching its way up the ladder.

“Birds respond to the changes we make to our environment,” Sean said. Birds like these have found ways to take advantage of urban growth, and it’s encouraging to see native species adapting like this.

“Sadly, the flipside to that story is the birds in need of other kinds of habitat, like smaller bush birds, get pushed into decline as their habitats are destroyed,” said Sean.

In Queensland, the Rainbow Lorikeet topped the list, followed by the Noisy Miner and the Australian Magpie.

The full results are available on the Aussie Bird Count website.

The 2026 Aussie Bird Count will take place in bird week, from 19–25 October.

Most wild dogs are genetically mostly dingoes.

southeastern populations were found to be much less genetically diverse than those in the north and centre.

The Mallee (Big Desert) dingoes of northwestern Victoria stood out, with even lower ancestral diversity than the small, isolated K’gari population.

“Once we remove the domestic dog component, the picture changes,” said co-first author Nhi Chau Nguyen.

“Dog ancestry has boosted overall variation of Southeastern dingoes, but it has eroded some of what makes these dingoes genetically distinct.”

The team also confirmed earlier work showing that gene flow from European dogs into dingoes peaked in the mid-20th century, especially the 1960s, coinciding with rapid post-war population growth and farming intensification in southeastern Australia.

The new recruit will be trained under the guidance of IFAW’s director of canine units Frederic Chappee, who has more than 20 years’ experience working with dogs, including service in the French army and training canine units to combat poaching and wildlife crime globally.

“Since I was a child, I have been around dogs and loved working with them,” Mr Chappee said. “I am honoured that passion is taking me to Australia to help protect one of the world’s most loved animals and one that needs our help – the koala.” Innovation for Conservation director and handler Russell Miller said the ideal recruit would likely be a rescue dog with endless energy and an obsession with toys.

“By only recruiting a rescue dog, it’s a win-win, giving a dog the chance of a new life while helping our iconic koalas,” Mr Miller said.

He said training dogs to detect koalas high in trees had been one of the toughest challenges the team had faced.

“Training Bear was a long journey, and we had to consult with many other dog trainers,” he said.

“With Fred’s extensive experience, we are hoping we can fast-track the process this time and get a new koala dog trained and working quicker— hopefully, in time for the next bushfire season.”

The team is searching for a medium-sized rescue dog under two years old with high play drive, confidence in unfamiliar environments and no interest in chasing wildlife.

Potential recruits can be assessed on the Sunshine Coast, while interstate applicants are encouraged to submit videos for consideration. Go to: www.ifaw.org/au

The Rainbow Lorikeet was one of the most common birds in the count. (Andrew Silcocks)

Ladies’ off-field success

The past two weekends have highlighted exactly what makes the Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club such a special club - not only the performances on the field, but the strength of the community surrounding it.

While players across all grades continued to represent the Dolphins with pride and determination, it was equally pleasing to see the club thrive away from the scoreboard through two of the most important events on our annual calendar - Ladies Day and Sponsors Day.

Ladies Day once again proved to be one of the standout social events of the season, with a sellout crowd of 150 ladies filling Dolphin Oval with colour, laughter and tremendous club spirit. The afternoon brought together junior mums, senior women players, supporters, local businesswomen, life members and friends of the club in a celebration that reflected the inclusive and welcoming culture the Dolphins continue to build.

The success of the day would not have been possible without the incredible support of our local community and businesses, whose generosity through prizes, sponsorship and attendance helped create such a memorable occasion. Events like Ladies Day, sponsored by Pensar Infrastruc-

ture the past three years, are far more than social gatherings - they strengthen relationships, connect generations within the club and showcase the important role rugby continues to play within the wider Noosa community.

Eastern Ground Parrot and Water Mouse update

The Eastern ground parrot (Pezoporus wallicus) occurs in remnant heath in some areas of the Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay, Cooloola and K’Gari.

Previously widespread in coastal heaths along the south-eastern Australian seaboard, the mainland populations of this bird now exist in isolated remnants. Kieran Aland, an experienced field ecologist, will discuss the current status of the Sunshine Coast population and the challenges that these beautiful birds face.

Kieran will also briefly discuss the status of the water mouse (Xeromys myoides) on the Sunshine Coast. Found in only three areas of Australia, this tiny, rare rodent eats crabs, shellfish, mud lobsters and marine flatworms and therefore is highly dependent upon the preservation of mangrove ecosystems.

Come along to Friday Forum on June 12th, to learn about the status of the Eastern ground parrot and the water mouse and how these Sunshine Coast treasures are faring from constant threats.

Everyone is welcome at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville where the forum starts at 10:30am with morning tea available from 10-10:25am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door which includes morning tea/coffee. Free admittance for current members of Noosa Parks Association.

Join the bird observers at 8:30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.

For more info; www.noosaparks.org.au

Community update

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

LEARN UKULELE

Come and learn to play the Ukulele at a six week group course for adults with Cherry the Ukulele Lady.

The ukulele is the easiest, most portable and happiest instrument to learn (and you need no prior musical knowledge). Many of Cherry’s former students had never played an instrument before and now go along each week to the ukulele group that plays at the Tewantin RSL. Playing a musical instrument will give you a new and happy dimension to your life. Cherry has taught the ukulele basics over the last 10 years to at least 250 students, mostly aged between 55 and 90. It’s all about ‘FUN’ and meeting other fun people. You can buy a ukulele on the internet on ‘market place,’ or the guys at the local Noosa music shop are very helpful. The lessons

will be at Cherry’s home near Cooroibah (12 minutes from Tewantin). Each lesson is about an hour with a cuppa afterwards. For more details phone 0410 573 629 and leave a text message with your email address.

CHORALE SEEKS SINGERS

Noosa Chorale is recruiting singers for their June commencement of rehearsing their joint annual jazz and blues concerts which for 7 years have launched the 10-day Noosa Jazz Festival organised by Noosa’s own Jazz Club.

This year the concerts (Friday and Saturday, August 28-29) are called “Ain’t Misbehavin” and will feature choir singers alongside a band of famed jazz musicians playing trad jazz songs and music.

If you are a tenor or bass and think you sound like Louis Armstrong or Frank Sinatra, the Chorale would especially love to welcome you to our rehearsals. No auditions are needed.

Equally significant was Sponsors Day, where the club had the opportunity to recognise and thank the businesses and organisations whose support keeps grassroots rugby alive and thriving on the Coast. Community sport simply does not

function without sponsors, volunteers and supporters working together, and the Dolphins are fortunate to have an outstanding network standing behind the club.

The Noosa Dolphins proudly acknowledge the ongoing support of our Principal Sponsor Ray White, along with our Platinum and Gold Sponsors including Heads of Noosa, XO Embassy, Matai Sports, 4 Pines Brewing Co, Phil’s Tiles, Noosa Heads Builders, Noosa Toyota, Kennards, KelpieAI and Store Local, as well as all of our valued sponsors who contribute so much to the continued success of the club.

Their investment helps provide opportunities for players of all ages and abilities - from juniors taking their first steps in rugby through to our senior men and women proudly wearing Dolphins colours each weekend. It allows the club to continue improving facilities, supporting volunteers, growing female participation and ensuring rugby remains strong and accessible within our region.

Keep up with all our Club activities by following us on social media @noosarugbyunionclub or on the website www.noosarugby.com.au

Oriana choir at their finest

The Sunshine Coast’s premier vocal group, Oriana Choir presents An Oriana Songbook on Sunday 28 June at 2pm at Sella Maris Primary School Hall, Maroochydore, and Saturday 4 July at 1pm at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Gympie - a moving celebration of the music that has shaped Oriana’s story across the years.

Conducted by founder Daniel Calder and accompanied by Denis Feletto, this exquisite concert will showcase Oriana at their finest, weaving together stunning a cappella singing, luminous harmonies, and beautifully crafted choral works that speak straight to the heart. From moments of breathtaking stillness to soaring joy, An Oriana Songbook is a musical journey filled with beauty, reflection, hope, and wonder.

“An Oriana Songbook is a reflection of who Oriana is as a choir,” said Seasonal Music Director and Oriana founder, Daniel Calder. “Songs filled with beauty, humanity, and hope have travelled with the choir across the years. Music has the power to shape us, challenge us, and inspire us, and it is a joy to share this col-

An ability to read music is an advantage but not essential.

Send us an email to register your interest (noosachorale@gmail.com). Rehearsals are every Monday night 7- 9pm at The J Theatre, starting on 8 June. And there’s a special welcome event on 1 June 6.30-7.30pm to come and meet the choir. For more info, see www.noosachorale.org.au/sing-with-us

NOOSA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MARKET DAY

The annual car boot sale and market day will be held on Saturday 30 May from 8am-12 noon in the grounds of the church at 117 St Andrews Drive, Tewantin. Bacon and egg rolls and Devonshire Teas will be served.

All profits go to supporting our local Salvation Army Charity organisation.

lection with audiences.”

Drawing from treasured repertoire both past and present, the program promises audience and choir favourites such as A Red, Red Rose, Weep No More, Brushstrokes, and the uplifting spiritual Go Where I Send Thee, along with sparkling new additions to Oriana catalogue, The Seal Lullaby, The Kingdom and Stars I Shall Find. Each piece has been carefully chosen to create an afternoon of music that will soothe the soul, stir the imagination, and leave audiences deeply inspired.

Also performing will be the Sunshine Coast Youth Choir, conducted by Sarah Laws and accompanied by Annabelle Clucas, along with selected soloists whose voices will add even more warmth, colour, and spirit to this memorable event.

An Oriana Songbook will be more than a concert - it is an invitation to pause, breathe, listen, and be uplifted through the power of choral music. Tickets are on sale now. For all the details visit oriana.org.au. For enquiries phone 0431 542 343.

ORCHID SOCIETY

Noosa District Orchid & Foliage Society welcomes visitors and members to its monthly meeting from 12.30pm on Saturday 6 June, Tinbeerwah Hall; for socialising and plant sales to members, with meeting from 1pm. Meetings are first Saturday each month, excluding December and January. Visitors can attend two meetings for free before joining. For more information visit noosaorchidsociety.com.au or phone Trevor Cook on 0419 431 008.

GARDEN CLUB

The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club will be held on Monday 8 June at the Anglican Church, William Street, Tewantin at 1.30pm start. The Guest Speaker will be Steve Flood from Meelum Creek Nursery speaking on Bugs for Bugs. Plant sales raffles competition table afternoon tea and friendship. For more information contact Vickie 0417034300

A water mouse by Kieran Aland.

The Eastern ground parrot by Dr Ed Meyer.

Conducted by founder Daniel Calder this concert will showcase Oriana at their finest.

Ladies enjoying their special day out! (Supplied)

Sparkling Baroque show

By Jim Fagan

Conductor Kim Kirkman and Noosa Chorale promised a Vivaldi concert filled with “lively, vivacious fun” and last Friday and Saturday at The J they delivered before two packed houses.

The warm glow from the row of electric candles lining the stage front was outshone by the sparkle and excitement generated by the en-

semble of sixty choir singers, three guest soloists and an orchestra of twelve Sunshine Coast musicians led by concertmaster Chrissy Davis. This was the first time in its 34 years the Chorale has presented a baroque concert devoted entirely to the 17th and 18th century Italian composer and virtuoso violinist Antonio Vivaldi. Previously, Vivaldi has been featured with other composers in concert programmes.

In the first half the choir and orchestra presented eight of Vivaldi’s most well-known works. It was baroque with a brilliance, two of the works, Vivaldi Beatus RV598 and Vivaldi Lauda Jerusalem RV609 featuring soloists Michelle Bull and Elisabeth Wallis Gaedtke (sopranos) and Gabrielle Deschamps (alto).

Each worked beautifully solo and in unison and again when singing with the choir in the

second half which was given over to one of Vivaldi’s most famous pieces of music, The Gloria RV589. Noosa Today spoke to enthusiastic conductor Kirkman after the concert who said he was “very happy with the choir, the soloists and the orchestra and their exciting performance. “They really came together as a whole ensemble. Made the music come to life.”

If you haven’t got your Saturday night plans sorted yet, give the Diggers Bar at Tewantin Noosa RSL a thought for this Saturday 30 May.

Apart from being able to get a good meal downstairs first, some pretty good live music is kicking off at 8pm, supplied by popular fivepiece Coast band The Claptomaniacs.

These guys are probably closest to what has lately been described as ‘yacht rock’, with their mellow, sophisticated set list of West Coast American and British invasion repertoire from the late 60s through the late 80s.

The Claptomaniacs have developed a great

reputation for covering the likes of Steely Dan, the Doobies Brothers and the Steve Miller Band, but lead singer Kenny Gamble also has a particularly awesome ability to recreate the Joe Cocker sound in stylish fashion. The band offers a good mix of dance and listening music, so come on down for a special night at the RSL.

Elizabeth Wallis (soprano), Gabrielle Dechamps (alto), Kim Kirkman, Michelle Bull (soprano). (Photo Ann Milland)

Angie and Vince Ford. (Photos by Ann Milland)

Adam Beadsinoorey and Bronya Merry.

Catch the Claptomaniacs at Tewantin Noosa RSL on Saturday 30 May. (Supplied)

Tigers’ loss

By Julian Pitts

The Rococo Noosa Tigers have given the bottom placed Sherwood their first victory of season 2026 in a high scoring tussle in West Brisbane last weekend.

In front of their 1976 and 2006 Flag winning teams (2006 of course when they defeated Noosa at Metricon stadium) the young magpies just kept coming and in the end were outnumbering the, for the most part, flat Noosa Tigers. Noosa looked terrific after being 3 goals down in the opening quarter banging on 6 unanswered goals to take a 4 goal lead into the first break but after that it was black and white jumpers everywhere. Noosa’s tackle count and pressure dropped off as did their kicking skills either many a kick smothered or basic target missed. Sherwood in the end were too good, coming away with a rousing 10 point victory.

Teenager Jai Mure was a standout up forward for the Tigers booting 5 goals and laying 7 tackles whilst gun onballer Sam Willoughby was again prominent with 30 plus disposals and a game high 10 tackles. Max Marsh and Archie Shannon also good contributors for Noosa in what can only be described as a very disappointing loss.

One positive was the senior debut of 17-yearold Nate Payse who gathered 13 touches and laid 4 tackles and certainly didn’t look out of sorts at the standard.

It’s a credit to the amount of work he has put into his game over the last year or so. Grest stuff Nate!

An undermanned development team had a day they would rather forget going down to the lowly ranked Sherwood by over 100 points, the first real shocker the reserves have had in 2026 whilst the Colts battled hard in a terrific contest

to go down by 3 goals against a formidable Magpie outfit.

All in all not a good day for our Senior Men’s teams who now head back down the Bruce highway to play Cooparoo in very important games for all 3 grades.

Our Senior Women had a thumping 90 odd point win over Hinterland at Palmwoods last Saturday night. Right across the board the girls were all over the Navy blues and produced some high quality transition footy. Yani Delaney Taylor was a star up forward booting 3 goals whilst Noosa juniors Harper Weir, Inez Harrop and Maya Bovalino continue to shine and dominate games at Senior level. The senior women have a bye this week before playing Caloundra at home on June 6th which will be their first home game of the season!

Speaking of June 6th, remember to get your tickets to the Presidents luncheon where Brownlow medallist and Collingwood Premiership star

Tom Mitchell is our special guest.

Good luck to all those representing the Noosa Tigers this weekend!

See you at the footy!

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Hillclimb powering return

By Steve Linnell

For almost three decades, the Noosa Hillclimb has combined roaring engines, driving precision and community spirit to become one of Queensland’s most respected grassroots motorsport events.

The iconic event will return to Tewantin on 13 and 14 June for its 2026 Winter edition, with organisers celebrating the Noosa Hillclimb’s 29th year of competition.

Established in 1998, the event has grown from a small gathering of motorsport enthusiasts into a nationally recognised showcase of motorsport heritage, engineering excellence and volunteer-driven community spirit.

Held on the winding Gyndier Drive course, the Noosa Hillclimb challenges competitors across a 1.5-kilometre stretch of closed public road featuring 14 tight corners, elevation changes and demanding technical sections through natural bushland.

Organisers say the event’s appeal lies not only in the competition but also in its festival atmosphere and strong community involvement.

The Noosa Hillclimb is operated as a notfor-profit event by volunteers from the Noosa Beach Classic Car Club, with hundreds of volunteer hours contributed each year by club members, community groups, emergency services personnel, Australian Defence Force veterans and motorsport supporters.

Women have also played a significant role in the event’s continued success, with strong participation from female competitors, officials and volunteers helping foster an inclusive environment within the sport.

Local businesses and sponsors continue to support the event, which organisers say delivers important tourism and economic benefits for the Noosa region.

The unique course has become one of the event’s defining features, drawing competitors and spectators from across Australia.

Over the years, the hillclimb has welcomed a host of well-known names from Australian motorsport, including touring car legend Dick Johnson, Kevin Bartlett, Glen Seton, Supercars

Spectators attending the Winter edition in June can expect a diverse field of vehicles, experienced drivers and a weekend atmosphere celebrating the region’s long-running passion for motorsport.

For further info, go to: https://noosacarclub.com.au/wp/

rising star Broc Feeney, Ben Walsh, Fabian Gulhard and Harri Jones.

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Century marked with win

A Grade

Players and spectators paid their respects to Tyler Searle who played his 100th first grade game on the weekend, turning in a man of match display to mark the occasion.

Irish centre Ben Heath impressed in the midfield with powerful running and rock solid defence along with Tipene Maxwell and the ever reliable Billy Tait was one of Noosa Dolphins best again.

Noosa led from the beginning showing excellent footy, and again showing our sponsors and potential sponsors why our club is great to be a part of with a 40-17 win over a stacked Brother squad. With A grade having a bye round, it’s a great time to recoup and recover before competition again on 6 June.

Friday night saw 3rd grade start fast and put a clinical display to shut Gympie down 31-5 in the first half. Quick try after halftime and the game was pretty much out to bed. Reserve grade

It was great to be back home for a second week in a row for Reggie’s after last weeks resounding victory.

The first half was a proper arm wrestle, with high physicality, but with some recurring lapses in urgency and accuracy, Brothers used the windy conditions to their advantage with plenty of high ball.

The second half we started behind on the scoreboard, but started to click in some of our game play.

Captain Reon Fortington again playing strongly from the front, picking up the man of the match award for a second week in a row.

Both teams traded scores before Brothers kicked their conversation to lead 20-19 with only a couple of minutes remaining.

Noosa’s pressure granted us a penalty and number 10 Josh Taylor stepped up to kick a penalty on full time to secure the win 22-20.

3rd Grade

Friday night saw 3rd grade start fast and put a clinical display to shut Gympie down 31-5 in the first half. A quick try after halftime and the game

was pretty much out to bed. With a triumphant return of a favourite son Tim Moody to the No. 10 jersey, no less, the backs playing a beautiful running rugby and Lincoln, Fletcher and Jimmy the jet were all playing at too high of a level for the boys from up the Bruce.

Another home game next week.

Dolphins Women

The Noosa Dolphins women produced a statement performance in blustery conditions at Dolphin Oval on Saturday, running out 39–0 victors.

Playing into the wind in the first half made ball control difficult and, despite enjoying the majority of possession and front-foot ball, the Dolphins

Dolphin Juniors weekend round up

U15s Noosa Dolphins Round 5

A late Friday game-day ruling by the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union meant the scheduled U15s clash between the Dolphins and Saints could not proceed, leaving players disappointed after a week of preparation. Despite the setback, the boys are eager to get back on the field, hoping SCRU can facilitate a rescheduled fixture so the young players get their opportunity to play. U13s

The U13s faced off against old rivals Peregian Saints in a hard-fought clash on a damp field in a late 2.30pm fixture last weekend. After narrowly defeating Saints in last year’s U12 grand final, the Dolphins knew they were in for another tough encounter against one of the competition’s strongest sides. Saints struck first to lead 7-0, before Ben crossed from a penalty play. Both forward packs battled fiercely in the wet conditions, with the Dolphins eventually spreading the ball wide for Eric to score and convert, giving Noosa the lead. The Saints responded quickly to edge ahead 14-12, but Eric again delivered for the Dolphins with another try and conversion. Despite several Saints surges and plenty of endto-end football, the Dolphins held firm for a 3119 victory.

U12s Noosa Dolphins by Inside Centre, Freddie Jones.

were unable to fully capitalise early on due to a few execution errors. Still, they managed to take a 5–0 lead into the break.

The second half saw a different side. The Dolphins started quickly with a well-worked try that set the tone for the remainder of the match. The forwards laid a powerful platform with a series of strong carries. Tess Evans, making the switch from No.8 to her first start at inside centre, made a big impact in the midfield. Rhianon Behn was a dynamo at scrum-half, while Lydian Alo-Emile and Jess Rough were outstanding in the forward pack, influential with and without the ball.

The result reflected a complete team effort.

Last Saturday we went down to USC to play a fun game of rugby. The Noosa Dolphins u12s were short on players due to illness and injury, and the Barbarians’ players kindly gave our team three of their players to make the numbers even. The game started off not very well for the Dolphins, with three runaway tries from University, followed by a try from the Dolphin’s Number 13, Ollie. Leading 19-5 at halftime, the opposition managed to find more weak spots in our defence, leading to many more tries. In the closing minutes, the Noosa Dolphins prop Eden, scored a try from stealing the Barbarians line out. The Noosa Dolphins fought hard, but it just wasn’t enough against a strong University side; the Barbarians walked away with a dominant win. The Dominos Player of the Match was our halfback, Stella, who played incredibly well. U11s

The U11s played Maroochydore at Grammar this week, on muddy grounds with gusty winds. The Dolphins started very strong, with an early try from Forrest (Captain), after excellent teamwork from Toby E and Theo. This was followed by another try from James after impressive teamwork. Maroochydore responded with their first try, finding their feet after the break. Despite dominating in the first half, it was a close match, with Noosa winning by only a single point.

U10s

The Dolphins made the scenic pilgrimage to Grammar’s tree-lined hallowed grounds, where a fired-up, top of the ladder Saints side was waiting. Saints came out swinging, and for a while, theDolphinslookeddiscombobulated.Themud made the ball a piece of wet soap, and Saints repeatedly found the try line. But as the first half wound down, something stirred. The forwards began charging like rhinos on a mission, the centres started weaving like eels in a washing machine, and the wings were pure Road Runner: all blur and no catch. Half-time talk done, the Dolphins returned with one gear: forward. Tries flowed, the scoreboard smiled as we overtook Saints, and the vocal parent contingent reached decibel levels previously uncharted.

U9s

The Dolphins showed up as a team to produce an absolute blinder against a formidable Grammar side on Saturday. Buster scored three amazing tries with pace, out-running, out-stepping and out-playing the opposition. Alfie ran powerfully all game, Liam was a tackling machine, Otis tackled low and often to ensure the Dolphins maintained their competitive edge, while Lachy kept defensive pressure on by sealing strongly at the breakdown. Hemi impressed with great

passing and stepping out wide, while Billy rallied the troops from halfback with strong running. Max burst onto the ball at pace with an exhilarating run down the open side.

U8 White

The Noosa Dolphins U8 White team had a fantastic win over Brothers on Saturday at Sunshine Coast Uni. Tries were scored by Albee (2), Hugo, Arden, Dylan, Peio and Frankie, with the boys showing great confidence in attack throughout the game. It’s fantastic to see the hard work from Friday training sessions paying off, with the team really beginning to gel.

U8 Red

The Noosa Dolphins U8 Red team continued their strong form on Saturday with an impressive win over Uni at Sunshine Coast Uni. In an intense game of junior rugby, the two passionate teams went head-to-head for the second week in a row, producing an exciting contest.

U7s

The Noosa Dolphin U7’s was on the road again this week venturing to Grammar where they took on the Flinderians. In short, it was the most skilful and entertaining contest of the year so far. Both teams displayed great running rugby and ruthless defending.

Happy U11 Dolphins

U9s Dominos Player of the day Eli.

U8s Noosa Dolphins leading the charge.

U14s Noosa Dolphins dominating the line out.

A-grade, ready to pack their scrum. (Alfie Hill Photography)

A grade props Soane Makasini and Salu Manu.

Tough weekend of play for Pirates football club

It was a tough weekend for the Noosa Pirates Rugby League Club. Before the A-grade clash on Sunday afternoon, the club farewelled founding member Gary “Goo” Christensen. A minute’s silence honoured his enormous contribution to both the club and the local rugby league community.

Out on the field on Friday night at Cooroy the competition got under way when the U17 Girls took on premiership favourite Caloundra. After a slow start Pirates fell behind early but with a good response Pirates fought back and closed the gap in the second half, before late tries saw Caloundra claim victory 34-20.

The U15 Division 1 boys then produced one of the best performances of the weekend. In a tough back and forth contests with a pair of long range tries and a powerful effort from their front rowers, they secured an impressive 28-20 win.

The final internation match of the night saw an injury hit, U16 Division 1side, face a strong Caloundra outfit. Despite strong determined efforts the Pirates went down 50-0 and also suffered more injuries heading into the coming weeks.

Saturdays Junior action at Cooroy, featured three home international games. The U13 Division 1 boys showed plenty of fight against Kawana and led for much of the first half- before the visitor’s size and power took control, running out 32-16 winners.

The U13 Division 2 boys bounced back with a strong 32-16 win over Caloundra, while the U14 Division 2 boys recorded a comfortable 42-10 victory against Beerwah. The club’s U13 Division 2 girls also impressed, returning home with a dominant 44-8 win over Stanley River.

In senior women’s football, the Open Women faced Maroochydore but struggle to find momentum going down 42-0 after a difficult afternoon, with handling errors and defensive lapses. The C Grade men travelled to Yandina and also endured a tough outing, failing 38-10.

Sunday senior fixtures at Tewantin began with the U19 Men taking on Nambour. The Pirates stayed in contest throughout the first half and trailed by just two points at the break: but Nambour proved too strong in the second half to win 26-12. The Reserve grade then delivered one of the standout performances of the weekend, producing a dominate display to defeat Nambour

Leaving a lasting legacy

By Ron Lane

In every successful club, throughout our community, there is always those who stand head and shoulders above all. Therefore, it was indeed a very sad occasion, when on the weekend the members of the Noosa Pirates Rugby League Club, stood in mourning to acknowledge the passing of one such a person. Gary “Goo” Christensen.

His contribution extended beyond the Pirates to the wider local rugby league community. In 1975, he was one of the founding members of the senior club, and in 1985 he also helped establish the junior club, playing a major role in building both. He was also instrumental in uniting the club under its blue and gold colours, which are still worn with pride today.

Over the years, “Goo” filled many roles, including player, coach and manager. He was a member of the Pirates’ first premiership-winning team in 1977, the first of many successes for the club. It was fitting, then, that on Sunday 24 May the club paid tribute to a man whose legacy will forever remain part of Pirates history. Via Con Dios, Old Pirate. Via Con Dios.

26-0.

The final game of the round, saw the A grade battle Nambour in an important clash with both level on competition points heading into the match. The A Grade men ran out, with our little future Pirates the U6’s. It was great to see the interaction of our Senior and Junior players.

It was a tight contest throughout the game before Nambour scored two quick tries midway through the second half. The Pirates kept fighting but went down 28-20. They now prepare for a big weekend at home, with all five teams taking on Caloundra on Saturday, as part of the club’s Mental Health and Inclusion Round.

The round aims to raise awareness around Mental Health in rugby league, while celebrating the club’s all-abilities team. Senior games begin at 11.30am with the U19 Men’s and the club is encouraging the community to come down and support local football.

Pickleball

Members of the Noosa Pickleball Club recently celebrated their most successful Doubles Classic Tournament at the Noosa Leisure Centre, proudly supported by Noosa Council. Players and vol-

unteers travelled far and wide and 400 plus local members were on hand for the most attended and enjoyed tournament so far in the club’s short history.

Deputy Noosa Council Mayor Brian Stockwell came along, joined in some of the activities and tried his hand with a paddle. He stayed on to present medals and chatted with players. He admitted to having played a few times and understands how addictive the sport is and acknowledged the hugh growth in our area. Club President Nick Hooper, Vice President Kathrine Crawford-Gray and Head Referee Margot Tredinnick were on hand to be interviewed by 7 NEWS Sunshine Coast and highlighted the desire for larger and more frequent tournaments in Noosa which are currently being held back by lack of courts in the area.

PresidentNickHoopersaid:Theclubisstrongly working towards gaining our own home, which ideally, would have 16-24 courts and a clubhouse. Our desire to grow this sport to be inclusive for all ages, is at the front runner of our strategic plan.

Club member and one of our local coachers

Ron Gratliff said: “Having 24 dedicated pickleball courts would provide the best pickleball facility in

the Southern hemisphere and be a major drawcard to attract visitors when the 2032 Brisbane Olympics are being held.

This would also allow our club to host the Queensland State Championships, which attracts more than 900 players, and become part of the Queensland pickleball tour series, drawing over 450 competitors. The Australian Championships would also be a possibility if we had 24 courts. Imagine the Australian Championships being held in Noosa over 10 days.”

Inter club visitors would also occur from all over Queensland, let alone interstate and overseas visitors, who currently we care turning away. We only have two dedicated pickle ball courts at the Olive Donaldson Pavillion and they are highly utilized. The Noosa District Sports Complex is an ideal location for a future club home with more courts and would not cause additional congestion to tourist hotspots while being beneficial to local businesses.”

Nick Hooper also said they had received many enquiries for come and try sessions and we are looking forward to introducing more people to their sport.

Noosa pickleball’s Nick Hooper, Margot Treddinnick and Katherine Crawford-Gray. (Supplied)

Pirates hold a minute’s silence to mark the passing of one Gary “Goo” Christensen. (Supplied)

Legends reunite in Noosa

While everything was on hold at the New Zealand Pro in Raglan last week, one of the greats of Kiwi surfing, surf life saving and the surfboard industry quietly slipped into Noosa to spend some time catching up with family and old mates.

Denis Quane, 84 next month, was a junior star of paddling events at New Zealand surf life saving carnivals in the mid-1950s, while dabbling in building his own paddleboards and surf skis. When Denis was selected to represent at international carnivals, it was only a matter of time before he met a young Queenslander named Hayden Kenny who was on the same trajectory, starting to build his own equipment while beginning a rapid rise through the competitor ranks which would see him become Australia’s first ironman champion.

Last week in Noosa, the two young mates, now old, who hadn’t seen each other for half a century, found plenty to reminisce about.

If you live in Noosa and you surf, you know all about Hayden, recently turned 90, who was one of the first to ride our point breaks on a finned “okanui” hollow plywood board in the late 1950s, and went on to have a storied career in surfboard production. Not so much is known about self-effacing Denis Quane, who became a legend of Kiwi surfboard production and surfwear retailing.

When Denis left school he went straight into a junior position with a stock and station agent in Christchurch, but the pull of the surf was already strong, both through his paddling prowess at the Sumner surf club and the inspiration of an early mentor named Tony Johnson, an older clubmate at Sumner and a fine woodworker who had turned his skills to surf skis and hollow plywood boards.

Denis recalls: “Tony was an amazing craftsman who made fine furniture, but when he started making boards he proved to be a great innovator too. In fact his wide-tailed skis were quite revolutionary.”

While Tony made a name for himself with his Dolphin brand, Denis went into backyard

production with his own surf skis, and when he started winning New Zealand titles on his own designs it was time to quit the agency and move into a factory. Around that time Californian board manufacturer Bing Copeland and photographer Ron Stoner turned up at Piha on a yacht on which they had a couple of finned balsa Malibu boards. Denis was already experimenting with hollow plywoods based on what he’d heard about the “okanuis” being made in Sydney, but when he travelled to Taranaki to compete at a surf life saving carnival and saw Bing demonstrate the Malibu, it was a sliding door moment for the youngster. He remembers: “It was just a paddle race out and back, but everyone who was there saw what was possible on those American boards, and a lot of us started trying to make them.”

As in Australia in the late 1950s, there was no balsa available to replicate the Malibu, so Denis Quane Surfboards was in the okanui business, at least until some kind of foam option became available. Says Denis: “The only foam we could get was being produced by a guy in Auckland. It was free-blown and mainly used for refrigeration units. If you made a mould you ended up with a real hard crust on the outside and a soft inside, so you had to use a grinder to get through the crust. The blanks were horrible but we managed to make popouts from them.”

Realising that the fledgling industry was moving fastest in Sydney’s Brookvale, Denis borrowed the fare and went off on a fact-finding mission, and met the two Australian manufacturers who would secure his future. First, he was able to cut a deal for blanks with Barry Bennett, and within a couple of years would be blowing his own under licence to Barry. Second, he became mates with Greg McDonagh, who had just gone into retailing with Surf Dive n Ski.

By 1965, Denis Quane was New Zealand’s biggest surfboard manufacturer. By 1969 he was also its biggest surfwear retailer. These days they are just happy memories for the octogenarian, although he still keeps in touch. “And I think I’m still the patron of the Sumner Longboard Club,” he laughs.

FOOTNOTE: The WSL New Zealand Pro at Raglan finally reached its conclusion in the final hours of the waiting period, but not before a shark or seal attack on an official photographer put the event on hold for three hours. WSL photographer Ed Sloane suffered only minor injuries when a marine creature bit him on the ankle while he was shooting the Yago Dora versus Italo Ferrei-

Highest-placed Aussie Morgan Cibilic lets fly at Manu Bay. (WSL)

Pioneers Tony Johnson (left) and Denis Quane with pioneer Malibus. (Supplied.)

Reunion group, left Denis Quane with his sister Helen Brown, right Hayden and Fae Kenny. (Leigh Brown)

Inside the second Quane factory, mid-‘60s. (Supplied.)

Carissa Moore goes vertical. (WSL) Beautiful Manu Bay, Raglan. (WSL)

A set of Quane popouts from

early ‘60s. (Supplied.)

AUTUMN SUN SHINES ON NOOSA

PROPERTY MATTERS

ERLE LEVEY

WHERE else would you rather be on a late autumn day than in Noosa.

Thank about a large waterfront apartment with sparkling 180-degree views of the Noosa River.

Jesse Stowers at Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, ground-floor apartment in Noosa Quays on Noosa Sound to auction on Saturday, 6 June.

There are already potential buyers registering their intention to bid at 1pm on the day for 1/4 Quamby Place.

“It’s a larger-than-most waterfront apartment,’’ Jesse said. “People are attracted by the size and proportion of the north-facing apartment, but also its proximity to Hastings St and Gympie Tce.

“Just bring your holiday spirit in spades, sunscreen and fundamentals. Everything else is here, thanks to a recently completed high-end refurbishment.’’

The apartment features natural-hued stonefloors, a dream terrace and exclusive-use lawn with several steps to the foreshore.

There are lofty ceilings, plantation shutters, and a wall of disappearing doors in the expansive individually-styled living and dining spaces.

Furnishings include fabric-covered sofas, solid timber coffee tables, custom cabinetry, hessian rugs, and specially-chosen artworks in various mediums. In the dining space are an oak table, rattan and oak chairs, plus wine fridge and glasses cabinetry.

The designer kitchen has a stainless-steel benchtop and creamy-white cabinetry; the stone-topped island breakfast bar has a linear pendant; then there is the hydro tap and suite of the latest Miele appliances.

There are three classy bedrooms. The whitebright main suite has access to the terrace and beautiful views to wake up to, while the ensuite has cream stone-topped two-basin cabinetry

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 14 Frangipani St, Peregian Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 30 May, at 11am. (553239)

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car waterfront apartment 1/4 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 6 June, at 1pm. (553239)

and a bathtub.

Stone-topped single basin cabinetry is in the main bathroom, and the shower has timber seating.

BEACHSIDE HAVEN

It’s like having a beachfront property without the traffic and the elements to contend with.

Tom Offermann Real Estate’s Steven Field is taking a four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool at Castaways Beach to auction Saturday, 30 May, at 1pm.

A special feature of 4 Driftwood Ave is its proximity to a quiet part of the ocean beach.

There is no public parking on David Low Way, just the underpass to get to the sand - so it’s a relatively quiet part of the beach.

This family home is one house from the underpass. At the same time you are protected from the elements.

“It’s a good-sized family home,’’ Steven said, “with the living downstairs, three bathrooms, the pool, and a very private backyard in the north.’’

As such, it is attracting locals wanting to be closer to Noosa Heads, and at the same time Noosa Heads people attracted by the privacy.

The well-designed, double-storey family home, is in an elevated position on a 780sq m block. It comes with 12.5kW solar, Tesla Powerwall battery, and solar hot water.

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car waterfront apartment 1/4 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 6 June, at 1pm. (553239)

The private, solar-heated in-ground pool is fitted with a heat pump.

Good separation is provided in the floor plan - indoor/outdoor living is very much in line with the Noosa climate and lifestyle

Both living areas open out to an expansive wrap-around undercover terrace, while the central kitchen has a large bay window overlooking the pool and gardens.

The u-shaped kitchen has stone benches, soft-close cabinetry, ample storage, and is centrally located between both living areas.

The main bedroom features front and rear balconies, and an elegant fully-tiled ensuite with luxe spa bath.

Split system air-conditioning is fitted and there are ceiling fans together with porcelain floor tiles and plantation shutters.

A workshop/shed adjacent to the double lockup garage provides extra decluttering space.

RESORT-STYLE FAMILY LIVING

Enjoy coastal family living with poolside entertaining at a four-bedroom Peregian Beach house that Brad Schultz of Richardson & Wrench Noosa is taking to auction Saturday, 30 May.

Designed for a relaxed coastal lifestyle, the house at 14 Frangipani St centres around entertaining and private outdoor spaces.

Set for auction at 11am, the property is a

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 14 Frangipani St, Peregian Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 30 May, at 11am. (553239)

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 14 Frangipani St, Peregian Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 30 May, at 11am. (553239)

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car waterfront apartment 1/4 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 6 June, at 1pm. (553239)

ready-made resort, Brad said.

“It’s got everything … the owners have not compromised on anything.’’

High ceilings and a stylish kitchen create comfortable living, while a media room adds flexibility.

Located in family-friendly Peregian Breeze estate, the two-bathroom, two-car house with pool is on 544sq m.

High ceilings enhance the sense of space, while hybrid flooring and a neutral palette create a fresh, contemporary feel throughout.

The spacious main retreat includes a walk-in robe that stretches the full length of the room, plus ensuite with large walk-in shower and double vanity.

There is a great outlook from the bedroom, with the grounds and pool area having been professionally landscaped.

Stone benchtops, five-burner gas cooktop and butler’s pantry are highlights of the kitchen.

A separate media room offers versatility as a second living space or dedicated home office.

There is solar power, air-conditioning to the main living area and main bedroom suite, and a double garage with internal access.

Outdoors, there is composite decking, builtin concrete seating, and a dedicated barbecue zone. The saltwater pool comes with a brandnew filter system.

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 11 Kareela Ave, Noosa Heads, has been listed for sale.

Keen interest has been attracted from Brisbane, northern New South Wales and from Victoria.

Steven has a new listing coming in Marcoola - a beachside house with four bedrooms all including a separate unit.

POSITION, COMFORT

James Callianiotis has a long history in real estate, notably as an auctioneer and top-selling agent.

Now with his own banner of Realcorp International he has some interesting properties coming up.

Among them is an three-bedroom, twobathroom villa in the gated Noosa Springs estate at Noosa Heads.

With two-plus vehicle garaging and private pool 329/61 Noosa Springs Dve goes to auction at 10am Saturday, 30 May.

The villa has been owner-occupied, James said, and to have a villa with a pool is exceptional.

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 11 Kareela Ave, Noosa Heads, has been listed for sale. (553239)

Interest has been predominantly localsdownsizing, improving position or looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle.

“They know the value is there … the Noosa address and post code. It’s a real stepping stone for them.’’

Positioned within The Woods cul-de-sac

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 4 Driftwood Dve, Castaways Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 30 May, at 1pm. (553239)

A three-bedroom, study, two-bathroom, two-plus vehicle garaging villa with pool at 329/61 Noosa Springs Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 30 May, at 10am. (553239)

precinct, and set on the elevated side of a private road, the home is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping

Inside, a striking central void draws sunshine through both levels, enhancing the home’s bright, airy atmosphere and relaxed open-plan design.

The lower level has been created for easy everyday living and year-round entertaining, with open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas opening to the outdoor entertaining zone and private in-ground pool.

The central kitchen is well appointed with quality appliances, gas cooking and good connection to the main living spaces.

A spacious home office provides flexibility for those working remotely, studying or seeking a quiet retreat within the home.

Upstairs, the main bedroom enjoys its own private balcony and ensuite, creating a peaceful sanctuary away from the main living areas.

Two additional bedrooms, a second bathroom, lower-level powder room, double garage and additional golf buggy space complete a residence that is practical, low-maintenance and beautifully suited to

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 4 Driftwood Dve, Castaways Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 30 May, at 1pm. (553239)

A three-bedroom, study, two-bathroom, two-plus vehicle garaging villa with pool at 329/61 Noosa Springs Dve, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 30 May, at 10am. (553239)

professional couples, downsizers, retirees, young families and keen golfers.

Another property James has just listed is an Alan Starkey-designed, four-bedroom, twobathroom, two-car house on 658sq m in Little Cove.

With two-street frontage and one neighbour, 11 Kareela Ave is like being on an island.

Resort-style outdoor living features an elegant pool, expansive terraces, and lowmaintenance subtropical gardens.

FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS

SATURDAY, 30 May

Castaways Beach

• 4 Driftwood Dve: 4bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, 1pm, Steven Field 0447 915 953 Tom Offermann Real Estate Noosa Heads

• 329/61 Noosa Springs Dve: 3bed, 2bath, 2car villa, pool, 10am, James Callianiotis 0418 794 970 Realcorp International Peregian Beach

• 14 Frangipani St: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, 11am, Brad Schultz 0493 063 023 5447 4499 Richardson & Wrench Noosa.

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 4 Driftwood Dve, Castaways Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 30 May, at 1pm. (553239)

1/4 QUAMB YP LACE , NOOSAHEADS

Picturetheunbeatablemagnetismofa lavishhideaway withsqueakywhitesandon yourdoorstep,and the ever-changingvisual tableauxofscene-stealing 180°viewsoftheNoosaRiver.Imaginehalcyondays watersidewiththeperfectnortherlyaspect? Easy Justbring yourholiday spiritinspades,sunscreen andfundamentals. Everythingelseishere.Next levelbraggingrightscomeintoplaywhena wallof

disappearingdoorsanddiaphanoussheersinvites brightlight to shadow danceoverthenatural-hued stone-floors,whileoutdoorspastthedream terrace andexclusive-uselawnwithseveral steps to the foreshore,thoughtsof fishing,kayakingandboating disappearintothejoyofjustlyinginthesunwitha cool oneinhandand watching othersmakinghay untilthe sunsets.

Auction

Saturday 6June1.00pm

View

Saturday &Wednesday 12.00pm- 12.30pm

Agent JesseStowers 0414367282 jesse@offermann.com.au

3/4 EDGARBENNETT AV ENUE , NOOSAHEAD S

Cultivateasunnystate ofmindandthinkforever holidaysfortheunretiringwith aprestigiousapartment of atightly-heldtranquilboutiquecomplex,inthe cosmopolitanheartofNoosaHeads,yet within walking distancetoNoosa MainBeachandLagunaBaywhere swimming year-roundintheturquoisewateris amust. Aperfectlocationwithsomanypleasurableoptionson offer.Comeinside,begreetedbya cool contemporary

aesthetic.Admirebrightnaturallightwhichappearsto shadow danceacrossendlessnatural stone-huedtiles inthegenerouslivinganddiningareas.Channellinga whisperof PalmSprings,andthanksto awallofwhite slide away plantationshutters,indoorscoalesceswith theexpansivenorthwest-facing terraceoverlooking theluminescentpoolinthefrontgarden.

Price $1.35M

View Saturday 10.00am -10.30am

Agent Luke Chen 0417600840 luke@offermann.com.au

24 NOOSA PA RADE , NOOS AH EADS

Itisirrefutable.NoosaParadeis arealestate HolyGrail, aselectrow of36houseswith acoveted,absolute riverfrontaddress,onthedoorstepofglamorous HastingsStreet.And24Noosa Paradeisattheprime endofthisstrip, amere10housesfromtheGarth Prowd BridgeandElysiumResort.Boastingincredible bay-spanningviewsandanortherlyaspectacrossa wideandtranquil reachoftheNoosaRiver to apristine

stretchofbushland,edged by awispofshimmering sand. Atributetoitslocation,naturalenvironmentand perfectlypoisedon asizeable yetprivatesitewitha 20mwaterfrontageandjetty,this retro,playfulparadise is acelebrationofcolour,quirkinessandcontrasts.

Price $20.5M

Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

Agent TomOffermann tom@offermann.com.au tom@offermann.com.au

18/2 - 10 BLAKESLEY ST REET , TEWANTI N

Imagine wakingeachmorning tosweeping water viewsacross aprotectedexpanseoftheNoosa River,withlushbushlandbeyondcreatingaserene naturalbackdrop. Welcome to apartment18atNoosa RiverQuays, atop floor,end-position residence that representstheabsolutepinnacleofriversideliving inthissought-afterboutique complexofjust20 apartments.This residencehasbeenmeticulously

renovatedandupgraded overrecentyears;fromthe state-of-the-artzonedductedair-conditioningtothe kitchenwithstonebenchesandpremiumappliances. Thisismore thananapartment,it’s ameticulously craftedriversidesanctuaryin asecurecomplex wherecommunity spirit,naturalbeauty,andvillage convenienceconvergeperfectly.

Auction

Saturday 20June10.00am

View Saturday 2.00pm -2.30pm

Agent StevenField 0447915953 steven@offermann.com.au

3/43 DUKE ST REET , SUNSHINEBEACH

PositionedintightlyheldSunshineVista,thisNorthfacingapartment capturestheessenceofrelaxed SunshineBeachliving,justmomentsfromthevillage andpatrolledshoreline.Held by thesamefamilyfor 37 years,thesingle-levelresidenceoffersgenerous proportions,privacyand excitingfuturepotential. Expansiveopen-planliving flowsseamlesslybetween thekitchen,diningandloungeareas,while oversized

bedrooms,includingaspaciousmainsuitewithspa ensuite,ensureexceptionalcomfort.Tranquilgarden outlooksand resort-styleamenitiesincluding aheated pool,BBQ terrace,secureparking,lift accessandonsite managementcomplete thisoutstandinglifestyle andinvestmentopportunity inoneofNoosa’smost covetedbeachsideenclaves.

Price $1.65M

View

Saturday 10.00am -10.30am

Agent JesseStowers 0414367282 jesse@offermann.com.au

4D RIfTwOODDRIv e, CAS TA WAYSBEACH

Adesirablebeachsidelifestyleisonofferwiththepurchaseofthisquality-built, well-designeddouble storey familyhome,inanelevatedpositionon a780m2 block,where privacyandnaturallightare maximised;literally twominutes’walk to kilometresofspectacular coastline:thesoundofthesurfwilllureyou to thesand everysingleday.

The floorplanisultrafamily-friendlyprovidinggoodseparationandfacilitating seamlessindoor/outdoorliving verymuchin symmetrywiththeNoosaclimate and lifestylewhere thesunnyweatherenticesoneoutsideforexercise, relaxation,and entertaining.

Sophysicallyclose to awhisper-quiet stretchofbeachwhereyoumightnotpass anothersoulonyouroceansidesojourn;thisis coastalblissof acalibremaycanonly dreamof…

A 4 B 3 C 2 D

Auction Saturday 30 May1.00pm view Saturday 12.30pm

Agent StevenField 0447915953

steven@offermann.com.au

3/235 GY MPIETERR ACE, NOOSAVILLE

Ovationsforlivingandlovingthehighlifeneverlookedbetterwithaprivilegedsunsplashedfront row addressboastinga180-degreepelican-eye view. Justlooknorth fromtherivermouthandalongtheNoosaRiverfromthe top floorapartmentof aptlynamedRiverside complex. Easyto appreciate whythisisa winner.

Admirethewhite-bright contemporaryaesthetic,high rakedceiling,sophisticated design tendingtowardsbeachysimplicity withimportanceplacedonimmaculate furnitureandaccessoriesinnaturalhuesandpopsofblue.

Naturallightinvitesitselfindoorsthankstobanksofdisappearingdoors whichopen fromthesizeablelivingspacetoaterrace forentertainingoptionswhateverthe reasonorseason.Notforgettingsunsetsanddrinkinginthosesensationalviews.

A 3 B 2 C 1 D

Price $2.425M

Agent ChrisMiller 0412894542

chris@offermann.com.au

ELEVATED LITTLE COVE APARTMENT

TUCKED away in the tightly held Little Cove enclave, this elevated three-bedroom apartment at 3/8 Bayview Road captures the essence of effortless Noosa living where privacy, proximity and panoramic views converge.

Framed by lush rainforest surrounds and positioned just a short stroll via scenic pathways to Hastings Street and Main Beach, the location offers a rare balance of seclusion and connectivity. The calm waters of Laguna Bay and the iconic National Park boardwalk are also moments from your door.

Set within an exclusive complex of just three, “Bahai Lindo” is designed to embrace its coastal setting. Light-filled open plan interiors spill seamlessly to an expansive terrace, where sweeping views stretch across Laguna Bay toward Main Beach and beyond to the hinterland. Full-width retractable glass doors dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, while a retractable canopy ensures comfort in every season.

Accommodation is thoughtfully arranged across the three generous bedrooms, including a private master suite with ensuite. Each room enjoys its own connection to outdoor spaces, enhancing the relaxed, breezy feel synonymous with Noosa.

Surrounded by prestige homes many commanding double-digit price tags, this is a rare offering in a blue-chip locale.

Agent Nic Hunter comments, “It’s rare to have available three-bedroom apartments in

this location, particularly with a lovely outlook toward Main Beach. You truly have the best of both worlds: just a five-minute walk to the beach, yet elevated to capture beautiful views. This is a genuine opportunity, and one that won’t last long.”

He adds, “It’s the ideal Noosa lifestyle - enjoy the apartment when it suits with friends and family, and when you’re not in town this one has the short term holiday license. Leave a car securely in your own lock-up garage so you can arrive and move with ease, whenever it suits.”

A compelling blend of lifestyle and investment in one of Noosa’s most coveted pockets.

HOME ESSENTIALS

Address: 3/8 Bayview Road, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $4.15M Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Nic Hunter 0421 785 512, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

HOME FOCUS

THE ULTIMATE HOME AND LIFESTYLE

POSITIONED in the heart of Noosa Heads, this near-new coastal residence delivers the ultimate family lifestyle - combining exceptional space, privacy and everyday convenience in one of Noosa’s most connected locations.

Designed for busy families, who value both entertaining and retreat, the home offers effortless access to everything that makes living in Noosa so desirable.

Walk to the vibrant Noosa Junction for cafes, restaurants, boutiques and everyday essentials; enjoy relaxed Sunday mornings at the renowned Noosa Farmers Market just moments away; or spend your weekends surfing and swimming along the iconic Hastings Street beachfront and nearby Sunshine Beach.

With quality schools, sporting facilities, golf courses, public transport and the lifestyle hub of Noosaville all within minutes, the position perfectly embraces an active and connected coastal lifestyle.

Set across a generous 651m² parcel in a private setting, the home unfolds over two levels of living; with a functional floorplan that responds intuitively to modern family living.

Grand open-plan living, dining and kitchen zones form the centrepiece; where high ceilings, plantation shutters and natural light enhance the sense of scale and sophistication.

Large glass sliders dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, extending the living space to a covered alfresco area designed for year-round entertaining, framed by established, low-maintenance gardens and lawn areas ideal for children and pets.

Central to the home’s design, the kitchen forms a natural gathering hub where family and friends connect with ease - from casual meals and entertaining to the rhythm of relaxed everyday living.

Perfectly positioned to overlook the sun-soaked north-facing pool (saltwater) , it delivers a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, whether hosting guests or keeping an eye on children at play.

Thoughtfully appointed with timeless style and functionality, it features a waterfall island bench with seating, free standing 90cm gas oven with pyrolytic function, quality appliances and custom cabinetry, complemented by a walk-through butler’s pantry designed for effortless entertaining.

A separate media room provides a dedicated retreat, while additional upstairs living spaces create flexibility for work, study or quiet downtime.

A ground-floor guest bedroom with a walk-in robe and ensuite adds further versatility for extended family or visitors.

Upstairs, the accommodation is generous and thoughtfully designed.

The grand master suite serves as a true retreat, featuring a large custom walk-in robe and a beautifully appointed ensuite.

HOME ESSENTIALS

All four bedrooms include walk-in robes, while the family bathroom is complete with a double vanity and bathtub, complemented by a separate powder room.

The home continues to impress with a range of thoughtful, practical features.

Fully fenced and secure, it is enhanced by electric gates and integrated security for complete peace of mind. Comfort and convenience are further elevated by zoned ducted air conditioning, tinted windows, generous storage throughout.

Additionally; solar power, EV charging capability, and an oversized double garage with ample room for sporting and lifestyle equipment, including surfboards, a jet ski, scooters and more - perfectly supporting the demands of the elevated Noosa lifestyle that awaits here.

A home designed for families to grow, gather and enjoy the very best of Noosa Heads - effortlessly.

HOME FOCUS

COASTAL RETREAT

SET within the prestigious Park Crescent enclave in Sunshine Beach, this exceptional single-level end unit delivers an enviable combination of privacy, natural light, and coastal sophistication. Boasting direct lift access and positioned on the mid-level at the highly sought-after ocean end of the complex, the residence enjoys an elevated ocean view outlook, capturing cooling sea breezes and the soothing rhythm of the nearby ocean.

Designed for effortless living, the unit offers, two generous bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms. The master suite serves as a peaceful retreat, complete with its own ensuite, while the second bedroom is ideal for guests or family and is conveniently located near the main bathroom. As an end unit, the property benefits from additional windows and enhanced natural light, creating an airy, open feel throughout.

At the heart of the residence is a spacious open-plan living and dining area that flows seamlessly to the north-east facing deck. Generous in scale and perfectly oriented, this outdoor space captures ocean views and abundant morning sunshine, making it ideal for alfresco dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing

HOME ESSENTIALS

with a coffee while watching the sunrise. The connection between indoor and outdoor living is effortless, enhancing the overall sense of space and lifestyle appeal.

The kitchen is centrally positioned and thoughtfully designed, offering ample bench space, quality appliances, and excellent storage. It integrates seamlessly with the living area, ensuring practicality for everyday use while remaining perfect for entertaining.

Additional features include lift access within

the complex, secure parking and a dedicated storage cupboard - ideal for surfboards, and beach essentials. The single-level layout further enhances convenience, appealing to a wide range of buyers including downsizers, investors, and those seeking a low-maintenance coastal retreat.

Residents also enjoy access to resort-style amenities, including a sparkling swimming pool and a communal BBQ area, perfect for relaxed gatherings with friends and family. These facilities create a holiday-like atmosphere, allowing you to enjoy the best of Sunshine Coast living year-round.

The location is truly exceptional. A short stroll brings you to the vibrant Sunshine Beach village, home to an array of boutique cafes, restaurants, and local conveniences. The

Address: 8/2 Park Crescent, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Rob Spencer 0408 710 556 or Shane McCauley 0403 646 930, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH NOOSA

AUCTION

nearby Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club offers a popular spot for dining and socialising, while the patrolled beach provides safe swimming and pristine sands just moments from your doorstep.

Combining a blue-chip address, premium end position, ocean views, and superb lifestyle amenities, this residence represents a rare opportunity to secure a slice of coastal paradise. Whether you are seeking a permanent home, a luxurious holiday escape, or a sound investment, this property offers timeless appeal in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most desirable locations.

A Statement in Style, Space & Serenity

Architecturally designed and surrounded by nature, this private single-level home offers light-filled living beside a conservation park. Soaring ceilings and expansive glass create a sleek modern feel, flowing to an entertaining deck with bushland views.

Featuring a designer kitchen, media room, luxurious master retreat and access to premium Elysium facilities.

Villa 329/61 Noosa Springs Drive Noosa Springs Noosa Heads

Live Where You Love To Play

Nestled within the prestigious gated enclave of Noosa Springs, this elegant two-level villa offers a rare balance of privacy, tranquillity and effortless access to the very best of Noosa living.

Positioned within the exclusive cul-de-sac precinct known as The Woods, and set on the elevated side of a private road, the home is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, creating an immediate sense of calm from the moment you arrive.

Auction Saturday 30th May 10am

James Callianiotis 0418 794 970 noosarealestate.xyz

Hidden Serenity In The Heart of Little Cove

Walk everywhere, escape everything. Positioned within Noosa’s most exclusive enclave, this new architecturally designed residence offers an extraordinarily rare lifestyle where the beach, Hastings Street and Noosa National Park exist quite literally at your doorstep, yet the home itself feels completely private, peaceful and removed from the world around it. 6 Mitti Street Little Cove Noosa Heads

Price $12M

James Callianiotis 0418 794 970 noosarealestate.xyz

David Conolly Century21 0438 259 956

Architectural Sanctuary in Little Cove

Positioned within the lush, whisper-quiet hillside of Little Cove, this architecturally designed sanctuary by acclaimed architect Alan Starkey is a rare composition of structure, light and landscape where refined design meets the raw natural beauty of Noosa’s coastline.

Privately positioned on an elevated 658sqm corner allotment with dual street frontage, the residence unfolds beyond manicured subtropical gardens into a series of beautifully connected spaces designed not simply for living, but for feeling.

beautifully designed Sonoma residence. Featuring expansive indooroutdoor living, a north-facing pool, wraparound entertaining terrace, premium kitchen, and luxurious accommodation throughout, all just moments from Noosa’s cafés, boutiques, parklands, and Hastings Street. A rare opportunity to secure front-row riverside living in one of Noosa’s most coveted locations.

INSPECT 30TH OF MAY & 3RD OF JUNE AT 10 AM

6 ELY STREET, NOOSAVILLE

Modern Family Living in Noosaville completed in 2022 by awardwinning Edge Designer Homes, this spacious 5-bedroom residence offers effortless indoor-outdoor living with multiple living zones, a resort-style pool, theatre room, office, and 3-car garage. Positioned on a private 600m² block with solar, ducted air conditioning, and premium finishes throughout, all just moments from the Noosa River and Noosa lifestyle.

INSPECT 30TH OF MAY AT 12 PM & 3RD OF JUNE AT 11 AM

Auction: Saturday, 20th of June at 11:00 AM

Belli Park

Saturday30thMay

10.30AM -11.00AM 19 LockesLane 328 OffersOver$2,100,000 Hinternoosa0404344399

BlackMountain

Saturday30thMay

11.00AM -11.30AM64Lawnville Road 422 OffersOver$1,499,000 Hinternoosa0404344399

11.30AM -12.00PM70BlackMountain Road 533 OffersOver$1,695,000Hinternoosa0415111 370

CastawaysBeach

Saturday30thMay

11.00AM -11.30AM3/512David LowWay 432 $5,950,000

12.30PM -1.00PM 4DriftwoodDrive 433 Auction

Cooroibah

Saturday30thMay

12.00PM -12.30PM346LakeCooroibah Road 432 $2,150,000

Cooroy

Saturday30thMay

OPENHOMES

Wednesday3rdJune

12.00PM -12.30PM 2MirrabookCourt4 32 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0410603519 1.00PM -1.30PM26/6QuambyPlace 11 -$2,350,000TomOffermann RealEstate0417600 840

Thursday4thJune

12.00PM -12.30PM7/1HastingsStreet 111 AuctionCoastalNoosa0411737 767

Noosaville

Saturday30thMay

TomOffermann RealEstate0411757570

TomOffermann RealEstate0447915953

TomOffermann RealEstate0423972034

9.00AM -9.45AM7 SatinwoodStreet 422 Offers Over$1,200,000NoosaEstateAgents0418332247 10.00AM -10.30AM2/43BluefinCourt3 22 Interest From$1,795,000NoosaEstateAgents0407 147521 11.00AM -11.30AM 11/279 Weyba Road 321 Offers Over$1,265,000NoosaEstateAgents0418332247 11.00AM -11.30AM 19 SternlightStreet 422 $2,350,000TomOffermann RealEstate0423972034 11.00AM -11.30AM25 RoseAshCrescent 422 SuitBuyersHigh$1MsLaguna RealEstate0434236 110 11.00AM -11.30AM3/229-231GympieTerrace 32+2 $3,950,000Laguna RealEstate0407379893 12.00PM -12.30PM30 RegattaCircuit

10.15AM -10.45AM 5NorthedenCourt4 24 OffersOver$2,395,000 Hinternoosa0404344399 Cootharaba

Saturday30thMay

9.30AM -10.30AM334LakeFlat Road 544 O/O$1,650,000 ConsideredLaguna RealEstate0411328488 Doonan

Saturday30thMay

9.00AM -9.30AM23 ValleyCourt4 22 OffersOver$1,899,000 Hinternoosa0404344399

10.00AM -10.30AM58to62MarlockCourt4 23 AuctionHinternoosa0409953311

10.30AM -11.30AM86LagunaGrove5 32 Offersover$1,720,000SuzieMcDonald RealEstate0420874813

Eumundi

Saturday30thMay

9.00AM -9.30AM 140JocelynDrive 432 OffersOver$2,999,000 Hinternoosa0404344399 NoosaHeads

Friday29thMay

10.00AM -10.30AM329/61NoosaSpringsDr 322 Auction RealcorpInternational0418794970 11.00AM -11.30AM 11 Kareela Ave4 22 ContactAgentRealcorpInternational0418794970

Saturday30thMay

8.00AM -9.00AM 11 Kareela Avenue 422 CallAgent RealcorpInternational0418794970

9.00AM -9.30AM713/61NoosaSpringsDrive 43.5 3$4.2-$4.3MGuidePrestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

9.00AM -9.30AM4/16SerenityClose3 22 $3,985,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0413044241

9.30AM -10.00AM329/61NoosaSpringsDrive 322 Auction RealcorpInternational0418794970

9.45AM -10.15AM541/61NoosaSpringsDrive 443 GUIDE$3,495,000 Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

10.00AM -10.30AM 154/61NoosaSpringsDr 322 $1.9million JoeLangley RealEstate0419883499

10.00AM -10.30AM 6WhiteBeechRoad 423 $2,395,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0423972034

10.30AM -11.00AM346/61NoosaSpringsDrive 43.5 2AUCTION Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

10.45AM -11.15AM24 KatharinaStreet 222 ContactAgentCentury21ConollyHayGroup0438259956

11.00AM -12.00PM515/61NoosaSpringsDrive 442 $5,250,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0418714 653

11.00AM -11.45AM45ArkanaDrive 432 ExpressionsofInterestCentury21ConollyHayGroup0401807697

11.00AM -11.30AM314/61NoosaSpringsDr 332 $2.75million JoeLangley RealEstate0419883499

11.15AM -11.45AM 2SmokeBushDrive 434 GUIDE$2.3M Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

12.00PM -12.30PM1/4QuambyPlace 321 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0414367282

Wednesday3rdJune 11.00AM -11.30AM3/229-231GympieTerrace 32+2 $3,950,000Laguna RealEstate0407379893 12.00PM -12.30PM 7SatinwoodStreet 422

Palmwoods

Friday29thMay 1.30PM -2.00PM 6RangeleighCourt4 22 $1.2MRealcorpInternational0418794970

PeregianBeach

Saturday30thMay

9.00AM -9.30AM38LowryStreet 534 $3,470,000TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 10.00AM -10.30AM 106PersimmonDrive

-11.30AM 9ShearwaterStreet 532 $5,250,000TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879

PeregianSprings

Saturday30thMay

12.00PM -12.30PM87 PavilionDrive 321 Offers Over$995,000Hinternoosa0422675057 12.30PM -1.00PM 5LacewoodCourt5 3.52 BY NEGOTIATION PrestigePropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

Pomona

Saturday30thMay 9.00AM -9.30AM79HighfieldRise 422 Offers Over$1,495,000Hinternoosa0415111

10.00AM -10.30AM40 Ferguson Road 433 Offers ConsideredHinternoosa0415111

12.00PM -12.30PM 19TreeStreet 422 Offers ConsideredHinternoosa0415111

-12.30PM51Hollis Road 533 Offers Over$1,799,000Hinternoosa0404344399 2.00PM -2.30PM 5SchoolStreet

SunshineBeach

Saturday30thMay

10.00AM -10.30AM 16 SeaviewTerrace 542 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0447915953

10.00AM -10.30AM3/43DukeStreet 221 $1,650,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0414367282

11.00AM -11.45AM 17 DukeStreet 211 $2.6mSunshineBeachRealEstate0417637697

11.15AM -11.45AM22EnterpriseStreet 342 ContactAgentTomOffermann RealEstate0447915953 Tewantin

Friday29thMay

4.00PM -4.30PM 14 AdaStreet 324 PresentalloffersLaguna RealEstate0438026300

Saturday30thMay

9.30AM -10.00AM 9GumnutCourt3 13 PriceGuide$1,190,000.00Laguna RealEstate0411774 699

10.00AM -10.30AM 17/4RiverstoneCourt3 2.5 2O/O$1,350,000 ConsideredLaguna RealEstate0407379893

11.00AM -11.30AM58HiltonTerrace 432 InterestEarly$3,000,000RangeNoosaEstateAgents0407 147521

11.00AM -11.30AM28CooroibahCrescent 422 O/O$1,750,000 ConsideredLaguna RealEstate0411328488

12.00PM -12.30PM61StAndrewsDrive 322 OffersOver$1,280,000Laguna RealEstate0438026300 1.00PM -1.30PM 14 AdaStreet 324 PresentalloffersLaguna

NoosaHeads

OPENHOMES

11.00AM -11.30AM 14 AdaStreet 324 PresentalloffersLaguna RealEstate0438026300

12.00PM -12.30PM61StAndrewsDrive 322 OffersOver$1,280,000Laguna RealEstate0438026300 12.00PM -12.30PM 17/4RiverstoneCourt3 2.5

Tewantin

YOUR PRIVATE OASIS AWAITS

IF you’ve been searching for the ultimate Noosa lifestyle, this beautifully renovated California style bungalow, four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence delivers it in style. Designed for effortless indoor–outdoor living, the home unfolds to a stunning resort-style entertaining zone with terraced decking that leads to a spacious paved pool area — the perfect setting for long afternoons of relaxation and entertaining with family and friends.

At the heart of the outdoor space is an impressive 7 x 4 metre heated mineral magnesium pool, allowing you to enjoy a refreshing swim year-round. After a dip, unwind in your very own poolside cabana, pour a chilled drink from the drinks fridge, or fire up the BBQ on the expansive deck while taking in the peaceful surroundings.

Inside, no expense has been spared in creating a home that combines comfort, quality and contemporary style. The designer kitchen features elegant stone benchtops, soft-close cabinetry, warm timber accents and a convenient servery window that connects seamlessly to the outdoor entertaining area. The single-level layout offers generous open-

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plan living and dining, complemented by a separate TV room and a flexible office or fourth bedroom.

Accommodation includes three additional bedrooms along with a spacious master retreat complete with a stylish ensuite and French doors leading to the pool area. The main bathroom is equally impressive, featuring twin vanities, a walk-in shower and a separate bath, creating a luxurious space for family or guests. Practicality meets sustainability with thoughtful inclusions throughout, including

a large cooktop, 1200mm oven, extensive cabinetry, the extravagant heated mineral magnesium pool and a substantial 17.6kW solar system to help keep running costs low. Perfectly positioned in central Noosaville, the property enjoys a peaceful bush backdrop with walking paths leading through to beautiful Lake Doonella. This is a unique opportunity as the home is newly renovated with stunning attributes you would struggle to find elsewhere. Call me for a private inspection or come along on Saturday Opens.

Address: 25 Rose Ash Crescent, NOOSAVILLE Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Price Reduction – Now $1,780,000 Inspect: Saturday 11.00-11.30am

Contact: Anita Nichols 0434 236 110, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

RENOVATIONS ALREADY DONE

POSITIONED in St Andrews Drive, you’re a short flat stroll next door to local shops and cafes, with easy access to schools, childcare, Tewantin village, Noosaville and the Noosa Hinterland.

This beautifully presented home delivers relaxed family living with modern, newly renovated spaces, light filled interiors and great flexibility for modern lifestyles all on a single level.

Inside, open plan living and dining zones

connect seamlessly to a large covered outdoor entertaining area, perfect for alfresco meals and weekend gatherings. With three bedrooms, a dedicated study, two bathrooms (main with bath), air conditioning, ceiling fans and a fully fenced yard for privacy, this is a home designed for comfort, space and everyday ease.

A standout feature is the separate building with its own car spaces and its own entry, ideal as a home office, studio, consultation rooms, or a teen retreat.

Property Features

Home

• 3 bedrooms plus dedicated study

• 2 bathrooms (main with bath)

• Central open-plan kitchen

• Separate living and dining zones

• Air conditioning and ceiling fans

• Large covered outdoor entertaining area

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• Fully fenced yard with high fencing for privacy

• Double carport plus additional off-street parking

• Two garden sheds

• Separate Bonus Space (Own Entry)

• Reception/waiting area with separate entry

• Two additional rooms suited to offices, studio or treatment rooms

• Off-street parking available

• This property is currently tenanted until December 2026 at $950.00p/w.

Address: 61 St Andrews Drive, TEWANTIN Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Offers Over $1,280,000 Considered Inspect: Saturday and Wednesday 12.00-12.30pm

Contact: Glenda McKenzie 0438 026 300, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

•“Mari”- Aprivate 15+acre hinterland sanctuaryimmersedin nature

•RestoredhistoricBrisbaneQueenslanderrichincharmandcharacter

•Spacious3 bedroom,2 bathroom home plus self-contained studio

•Separateprivate cottagewithown waterideal forguestsordualliving

•Hardwoodfloors, VJ panelling, stainedglasswindows,highceilings

•Expansive entertainingdecks with peacefulbushlandoutlook

•Hugehigh-clearanceshed,doublegarage,lean-to, watertank

•Minutes to Boreen Point, Everglades,LakeCootharaba forsailing, kayaking.30minutes to Noosa’sMainBeach

ChrisForde 0411328488

chris@lagunarealestate.com.au